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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Chance coior of Feathers.

c. Crabb. president of the National Cage Bird show. which has just closed at the Crystal palace. London. says: Orange colored canaries are becom- ing more and more popular. The pro- cess to turn a canary's feathers orange is simple one. With its food is mixed a small quantity of cayenne pepper. and in a few weeks or months the feathers change color. If the pep per is given to the bird when 1t is young. a more vivid color will be ob- tained."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
MorRan.s Book Costly.

LONDON. April 27.-J. r. Morgan Is preparing. under the direction of W. Williamson. the noted English author ity on miniatures. one of the most sumptuous and costly volumes ever published. It will contain reproduc- tions in color of Mir Morgan's unrival- ed collection of miniatures. Forty cop ies of this superb book will cost s2.5OO each and forty more s1.250 each. $lJO.. no fin sIl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
want. Roo.ev.lt ,o Take |. Rest.

PITTSBURG. April 27.-In an inter- view published here former Represent ative In Congress H. Kirk Porter of this city pointedly attacked President Roosevelt. asserting that he thought "the White House should not be made a political headquarters" that the pres ident's continued fight against the rail- roads was injurious to business and that the country would be greatly bene- fted if Mir. Roosevelt took rest of a month or six weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Free!
 FREE!

The first six ladies that enter my store on Monday. April 29th. at ? ?. m. will receive free, packages con- taining valuable articles. the rest Will be sold at 25 cents each. package ut your choice.
 A Diamond Ring and Gold Watch among the packages. We also guar antee that every package contains ar ticles of value not less than 9 cents. They are all useful articles. .OO packages containing articles valued from soc to S1.OO and more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Not to Be Osunted.

The old gentleman greatly disap- proved of the young man who was courting his daughter staying so late every night. so he told him he really couldn't have it. as il caused such a dreadful waste of gas The next even ing the young man cane triumphsntly round to the house carrying bulls eye lantern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Ore Man On. Care.

The specialization in games. which Is characteristic of the present day. may be regarded as beneficial. in so far as it has raised the standard of play. and betokens increased keen ness on the part of amateurs to be in the first rank at their particular sport-C. B. Fry's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27

fortune has been dwindling, according to report, ever since. A few days ago 1t was said that Smith had not left more than $10.O00,000. but today there are those who say 1t will foot up $30,- 100000. This last figure is based on the reputed fortune of George Smith, the uncle, who left his entire estate, said to have been S50 100000. to be di- vided equally between James Henry and Lady Cooper. formerly Mary Smith. "Silent" Smith is supposed to have added $5.000.O00 to his inherit ance
 "Will Lady Cooper share in the es- tate of her brother?" Sir George was asked.
 Well, she is his sister," the bnronet replied Automatically.
 Sir George spoke for his wife. It was explained that Lady Cooper was tired after her voyage and could not be questioned. Sir George was asked if he had heard that there was to be contest of the will. He replied:
 "I have not. nor do believe that any such contest is likely"
 "When will the will be read?"
 "Not until after the funeral un- derstand that the body cannot reach here until tomorrow at the earliest"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Cleared the ptsce of Rs..

The inseza5ty of a South Norfolk fConnJ wO-k-aH in tying a small bell around the neck of a rat and then Iiberatins 1t has completely freed the ecnpznyis factory of aa army of these pests The noise Of the i1klins bell frightened them away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Blast Uncovered Dandits' Lair.

TULSA. I. T., April Workmen blasting rock for ballast on Turkey mountain. seven miles south of Tulsa. discovered a large cave, in which they found parts of several human skele- tons and many curiosities. On the wall, near the entrance. is carved, "J. A. Cox. 1S64." Cox was the leader of a band of outlaws that operated in In- dian Territory in the early days. The cave is believed to have been the lair Of his band.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Hore Iencnzte.

Put in a jug one pound O. granu- lated sugar. one ounce taTtarfc acid: add a few drops of essence of lemon and pour about a pint and a half of boiling water over the mixture Stand in a cool place 4 very little of the sirup is required to Dske a glass of lemonade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Hot Water for Rheumatism.

For rheumatism try the very simple bure of hot water. Take at least pint before retiring at night. The ob- Oect of taking hot water late at night b that during the hours you are rest DnS. and the digestion is not being kried. the hot water can do its work on Inc gastric juices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Taft Busy at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. O.. April 21.-Secre- tary of War Taft is busy man here. He attended the convention of the Western Associated Yale Clubs and then a luncheon at the University club This evening he will be the guest of honor at the annual banquet of the Yale association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
r,.,c,, wurphy No, pii.a.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. April q. = Francis Murphy. the noted temperance worker. denied that he was nearly stone blind and that he is shortly to retire from active work He Is suffer ina froaa a cataract in one of his eyes. hut says there Is no danger of his los tsx his eyesieht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
chIIdren,s Defective eyesioh,.

Either defective sight is on the in. grease among the scholars of the New York city schools. or else more care eu1 examination of eyes is being made. Recent examinations made by the beard of health show that one-half of the scholars are in need of glasses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
sule,d. Followed Peculiar whim.

Suicide Followed Peculiar Whim.
 In London a photographer was called b the house of a wealthy man. whom he found dressed in the costume of King Lear. He posed and ordered several pictures to be sent to friends. Later the photographer learned the man had committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Nuaoet lono Overlooked.

A nugget weighing five ounces. which must have been passed over by wheeled trafic for years. has been found in the main street at Linton. near Ballarat. Australia. by one John Golden as he was returning from work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
The Actress lssy.

Polly PiaktOes. the soubre;'e. ce,S Srstet her silver wedding yesterday -Noosense, She's not cd enough to have been married 7s yea-s- Ger tsiuly rot. but she vas married for the tverty-efth tiEe yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
First Arror-cIsd Vessels.

There were armor-clad vessels near ~ three centuries ago. Frigstes GOV cred with iron and thus rendered can non-proof were launched in 1912 on the Lake of Geneva. and two years later small boats armed with rams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
"The People,"

By "the people" everyone means that which suits his purpose-usually a haphazard collection of individuals whom he has won over to his own views.-Bismarck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
preaehed in Empty Church.

In Bloomsbury. England. recently clergyman conducted the service and preached for about five minutes in an absolutely empty church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Have you decided to go?
The old established photograph gallery of
 FARRELL BR0S., at present located at 31z Bank Street.

before the 1st Of April
 The new gallery will he the one lately purchased from A H. BuckIsv and will be entirely made over and fitted up newly with new back grounds. furniture etc etc. Remem- Der the opening day Easter sunday and please favor us with visit yory respectfully, T. F. Farrell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Small Boy Had Grievance,

The wee boy had just begun going to school. One day he came home and said: The teacher asked me for my gum. and I gave 1t to her. Doesn't she know she mustn't chew other folks gum?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Statistics.

Statistics show" remarked the Philosopher of Folly. that one man in every six uses tobacco. Experience leads me to add. however. that only about one in every ten uses his own"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
y.,..h.. r,e,.re. Destroyed by rire-

MONTREAL. April z5- = The resi- deuce Of ]. \. Gre-nshields. criminal lawyer. on the slope Of Mount Royal vas destroyed by fire The damages are put ct considerably over floo.oD on account of the magnificent picture gallery uhIch he possessed A female servant jumped out of . third story window and uay die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
The 0ozrcirc House Stspie

A New Tors physician advises peo- pie to le; prases alone Mos: people do. unless the prune attacks them first
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Marital hspnIneaa.

Love. sers- and patience Those are The three important clements nee essay fc hsrp:I-ss ir marriage. says Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Deere,se f, De..h Rate

Tn the reign of Charles | the death rate in Loadcn was 7s per 1000. or more than three times what it is BOW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Icesls.

Fev men succeed in livirg up to their Heals. bat that is 10 argument against the ideals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
Ab,s.sodied Men i, .be West.

There are more able-bodied men to the total population in the Western states of the United States and Can ada than anywhere else in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-27
s.rn. lI,ina ir oas w.,.

There Is vor1an in Ner York uho earns her Hvfng by cosdscfing blin1 respjs about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
ST. STEPHENS MEETS
SEATTLE TOMORROW

Dutch" Newman has been selected
TO umpire the game tomorrow between
St. stephens Institute. of this city. and
the Seattle High School Team. OF Wash
ington State, at National Park. at 4:45
o'clock.
Mr.. Newman has been umpiring for
the amateur leagues for some time, and
in the early part Of this season was
with the Church League. He keeps the
players on the jump all the time.
Hagerstown defeated the Seattle High
School yesterday in twelve innings BY
to 3. The game was won BY Finn, a
left-handed pitcher. who not only held
the Westerners down to four hits. but
drove in the winning run in the twelfth
inning Sch:nitz, the elongated fresh
man crack, was on the firing line for
the Coast lads and was touched VI
safely eleven times.
The lineup OF the St. stephens team
will be announced just before the game
and from the indications = looks as II
the High School team viii have to &c
through fast ball playing 10 beat the
local team.
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GLIDDEN TOURISTS
BEGIN LONG GRIND
IN GOOD SPIRITS
Eighty-one Cars Start
From Cleveland on
1,600-Mile Trip.

TOLEDO. July I.-Several hundred
dust-covered autoists in eighty-one au-
tonnoblles, entered in the endurance con-
test for the Gldden Cup. arrived at
Toledo yesterday IN route to Chicago.
Indianapolis. Columbus, Pittsburg, Phil
adelphia, and New York.
The cars left Cleveland at intervals OF
one minute, commencing at o'clock in
the morning. a limit OF twenty miles
an hour was placed on the contestants.
and more than half Of the number
arrived in this city between one and
two hours ahead of their schedule
All reported the roads in fair condi-
ton. though the dust was said to be
very thick. The streets in the down
town district were crowded with auto
mobiles and their passengers for several
hours 10 await the time OF checking in.
At ? O'Clock sharp the entrants began
10 check in, and after an hour the ma
jority Of them were on their way 70 the
garage to await morning, when they
started for Chicago.
In all, eighty-one cars started in the
tour. including the official car carrying
Charles J. Glidden. giver OF the trophy
which was the origin OF the run, and
Chairman Frank B. Hover. who gives
the Hover trophy for touring runabouts
The tourists will cover about l,60O miles
on the trip.
List of Starters.
The full list Of starters follows, num-
bers up to 100 being touring cars for the
Glidden trophy; the rest. runabouts
competing for the Hover trophy:
Car Car II
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Many Will Agree
With Coach Courtney

Did the Poughkeepsie regatta of this
year mark the end OF the grUeling and
heart-breaking course? That is the
hope Of such noted carsmen as Coach
Courtney. Of Cornell Titus. the national
amateur champion. and others.
-Four miles have killed athleticaIly
some OF Americas aoblesy young men, "
said Coach Courtney recently. The dis
lance is too long. That last mile is a
heaTt-breRksr- No man has ever Jeff
his boat after such a race with the
same constitution with which he en-
tered it. 1t is nigh time the American
college rowing authorities reduce the
distance. It mars the sport. IL takes
away much OF the craftsmanship OF the
race. and leaves II q gruesome struggle
between young fellows. who are willing,
but unit for it,
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JOE GRIM SEEKS
SWEET REVENGE
Institutes Suit Against Man
Who Said He Stole
Diamond.

PHILADELPHIA. July III P. Bar
ulucci and Francis H. Thole. as counsel
for Joseph Grim. the weIl-known boxer.
yesterday issued q summons from court
Of common pleas No. against George
Young. who Is also well known IN sport
ing circles. in suit begun by Grim 10
recover So 900 damages for false arrest
and Imprisonment
Messrs. Bartilucci and Thole explain
that the defendant Young sought an in
PRODUCTION TO their client at i local gath
ering Of sports on the evening Of June
10 or II last, and Young seemed 10 be
very much taken with Joe and insisted
upon him accompanying him to his home
as his guest. On the way they stopped
at many resorts and did not reach
Young's home until about 3 a. m, both
Ia more or less hilarious condition.
After q few hours rest Joe said good
bye TO Young and left him, as he had TO
go TO New York preparatory 20 his sail
ing 10 England. where he had contracted
tests.
On June 10. as Joe was standing on the
pier. about to board vessel. he was
much surprised to find himself accosted
by stranger. who Informed him that
he was under arrest He was taken a
/ prisoner to police headquarters in New
YORK, where ne learned that he had
/ been arrested on a warrant issued In
! Philadelphia by Young. charging him
with the felonious taking of one diamond
4 valued at 800 and SIS In cash. Joe al
| once communicated with his friends and
I promptly secured his release on bail.
With blood in his eye, Joe returned q
I Philadelphia to demand an explanation,
! but Young is sedulously keeping out OF
/ his path IN bringing his suit for dam
/ ages. Joe intended to retaliate by having
Young arrested on a CapiaS, and was
! greatly disappointed when Attorney
/ Bartilucci explained that this could MOI
/ be done for the reason that Young is q
< property owner
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BETHANY'S FINISH BEATS
RHODE ISLAND METHODIST

BY a strong finish Bethany beat Rhode
Island Methodist in the East Washing
ton Sunday School League yesterday
Score. S 70 g.
Ali OF Rhode Island Methodist's runs
were made IN the third inning. al the
end OF which session IL was in the lead
by 10 l. In the fourth. however. Beth
any scored another run, and In the re-
naming four innings got one or more
men across the plate in each. Rhode
Islands fielding was loose. its nine er-
roTs materially helping to boost Beth
any's percentage in the run column.
The score.
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S.S.S.r CURES GGTARRH

Catarh merely disease of inner
Innings of the body of the Indicate
blood
greater part of the system involved Like
Caarrh from and impurities accumuang
on which tate and infame the tissues and surfaces
of
the
filthy drops back offensive odor
other annoying and symptoms
the trouble Sprays washes inhaaons etc. reach
blood and therefore valuable
afford To Catah the blood purified Nothing equals
s. for this down into
blood
S has removed the the blood being healthy
the membranes and tissues instead of irritating them with
ter and the all
advice free. THE SWIFTsSPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA CA
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AMERICANS WANT
REPRESENTATION

PHILADELPHIA, July IL-At an
executive committee meeting of the
United States Golf Association here the
question Of a communication to the
Royal and Ancient Golf Club OF st. An
drews. regarding a revision of the rules
came up for discussion.
Judging by the sentiment throughout
the country the committeeman feel that
a revision that will make for clearness
and conciseness is necessary The L.
s. G. A. does not wish to 90 anything
radical. but the sense OF the meeting
was that the rules should be recast and
made clearer. A request is to be sent
to the Royal and Ancient that the l..
s. G. A. may be allowed to CO operate in
future with the Scots in revisions Of. the
rules.
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HERE'S 4 NEW
AFFLICTION
IN BASEBALL

LOUISVILLE. July u.-Jack Ken
nedy. the ex-Louisville pitcher. has
a neg and original ailment
Kennedy. whose arms and shoul-
ders have apparently been bad. has
just been looked over by a physi-
clan. The doctor says that the
muscles back Of Kennedy's shoulders
are so abnOTmalIy developed that
they have pushed one OF his ribs
out Of place.
The doctor replaced the rib, and
Kennedy is now out OF business al
together a. is promised that when
the soreness. following the operation
has been cured he will be in better
shape than ever.
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J. R. KEENE'S YEARLINGS
ARE SAVED FROM FIRE

NEW YORK. July u.-Twenty year
lings, owned by James R. Keene. the
Western racing man, were rescued from
a fire which occurred in barn near
tne Sheepshead Bay track yesterday.
Two grooms. who were asleep in the
stable with the animals. awoke in time
to lead them out.
a string of Keene's older horses had
been taken from their stalls and sent to
the Brighton track, where racing began
yesterday. The stable was destroyed.
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COMMERCE AND LABOR
LOSES TO PoSToFFICE

Commerce and Labor was easy meat
for Postoffice in the Departmental
League yesterday, the mail singers
landing right side I'D by 10 TO 3. For
only three innirgs was the game inter
esting. After that Pos,offIce took a
commanding lead and vas never in
danger OF being overhauled.
The features were fast double plays
by Fento1. McGrath. and Herring, and
McCrath and Herring. and the batting
OF Herring and Pielask
The score.
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BRENTWOOD, July u.-BrentwOod
again gained the ascendancy in the
Suburban League to-day BY defeating
BorwyE IN an errorlsss game by 3 20 l.
WiIkerson failed &c make good. allow
ing Brentwood nine hits The home
team cliEcEed its victory oy punching
hits IN the sixth fo- three runs Be--
wyn made It's lone tally in the next
inning
Bruner made a pretty twO-bagger-
Hyattsville tied with Laurel in the
sixth session to-day when the game
was called on account Of darkness Tbs
game was marked by ragged fielding
and light hitting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-11
POOLROONS STEAMER
OUT Of BUSINESS
Government Decides She
Is Not Entitled to
License.

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Department
Of Commerce and Labor has ruled that
there shall be no more gambling boats
allowed 70 run on any Of the Great
Lakes. This decision was reached yes
terday after an investigation OF the
controversy between Chicago officers
and the owners Of the floating pool
room" City Of Traverse.
George b. rhler, inspector general OF
the steamship inspection department.
and Lawrence o. Murray, assistant sec
rotary Of the Department OF Commerce.
arrived 70 investigate the City Of Trav-
erse case. and shortly after their ar
rival the license OF the boat was re-
Voked
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LEXINGTON PROVES EASY
FOR THE INDEPENDENTS

The third game played in the new In
dependence League was lop-side3. the
Independents winning from lexington
by 70 10 g. Warthen was a puzzle 20
lexington. holding Il down to four hits.
while Callahan was batted freely.
The losers put up a good game in the
field, the work OF Lyeette, Cunpingham.
and Lewis being especially good. The
batting feature was The hitting OF Hen
bricks and Caters, each getting three
hits
e~o-e-
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Earned runs-Brentwood. g Berwyn. Z.
TTo-bass hit-Bruner- Bases OF baIls-OH
Brown. /. Hit by pitcher-By Wnksrson.
Haven Struck out-Barnhardt. :; Brown. 2.
Yilkerson. L Left on bases-Breatwood. 8.
Berwyn. / Wild piteh-Brown- Double
play-Hayes 70 Baker 70 Ravens. Stolen
bsses-Bake- and Beckett. Sacrifice hit-Bs=-
rows- Umpire-sir- Owings- Time OF game
1 hour and 50 minutes
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FIGHT GOSSIP.

STANFORD. Conn. July u.-Terry
McGovem. the ex-featherweight cham
pion. expects TO leave Stamford next
Sunday for his old home in Brooklyn.
where he probably VIII go into business
with his father-in-law. The three months
McGovern has spent here in the open
air, playing baseball ana knocking
about out OF doors. have done wonders
for the little fighter. McGovern says
ne will never fight again Although eX-
posed 10 all sorts OF temptations. Terry
has steadfastIy fought OF his old great
est enemy.
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Earned Neutrality-suspicious.. s. lexington.
l. left on bases-Independents, s; Eoking-
ton. 8. First base on balls-OH Warthen
8; OF Callahan, I. Struck out-By Warthen.
2. Tvo-base hits-Hendricks, Boushee. Sac
riaee hits-Cunninghan, p Stolen bases
Newman 90, Sissler o. Cunningham. Lewis
%. Lycette, limbaugh Double play-Cala-
han 20 Newman. Wild pitehes-Warthen-
Passed balls-Mace. I; Parker. l. Umpire
Mr.. Glunt. Time OF game-1 hour and .
minutes.
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Earned runs-R / n, 2 Leu on bases
Bethany. 10: r. / II. g First base on
balls-Om Wolfe. 1; on SymonoSiIie. s. Struck
out-By Wolfe. 5; By Synonoskie 8 Home
run-Brooks. Three-base hit-Wynkoop. Two
base hit-RiGer. Sacrifice hits-Le Not
SheGd, Wood Stolen bases-Shedd. Wolfe
King. Buckley Double play-Shedd 70 Bal
niger Hit by pitcher-By SymonoSkie I.
Passed baus-Souder 9 Umpire-Mr Hef-
man. Time Of game hour and = minutes
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Earned runs-Postofflce. 5: Commerce and
Labor l. First base by errors-Postoffice.
4, Commerce and Labor. 5. Left on bases
Postoffice. s; Commerce and labor. e. First
base on balls-Oh Waller I: of Wheatley.
! Struck out-By Mailer. 4: by Wheatley.
2. Three-base hi5-Bielasd Two-base hit
Bielaski. Sacrifice hit-Orrfson. Stolen
bases-McGrsth ~. Pennington ~. KRAFT
Waller. Sckreiner, Rapp Double plays
Fenton 20 McGrath 20 Herring: McGrath
70 Herring Wild pitch-wheatley Passed
baIl--ErWin. Cmpire-NIr. Belts Time Of
Eame--1 hour and IS minutes.
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sToRK DIED WITH ITS YOUNG.

The devotion OF a stork to its young
has been strikingly shown during a FIRE
az Basel The nest was set on Ere by a
spsrk from a chimney, but the mother
bird refused 70 leave the fiedglings. and
all were burned to death.
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DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Today's game-Interior ~. Navy.
Sis p. m