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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
ATWOOD, SR, TESTFIE
He Says His Son Stiles Has Been
 a Weight on Him.

The hearing of the suit of Stiles Atwood against his step-father, Ephriam E. Atwood, was resumed in the district court to-day before Judge Cowell. Stiles is endeayoring to recover $1,000 for wages said to be due him.
 About noon Ephriam went on the stand. but he was not allowed to tell one-half of what he had to say. He said that Stiles was never in his em- ploy, and that he came to his house one midnight and begged to be let m and work around for his board. He had Bill Davis, Charles Munson, Bill Brown and Stiles one whole win ter on his hands and their hardest work was keeping warm and drinking cider around the stove.
 Some one took my books out of my desk, b'gosh, when 1 went to live with my married daughter" said Ephriam, "an' only for that I could tell something about that there Stiles what would state prison him for the rest of his nat'ral life, b'gosh.
 That there man (Stiles) used to call me father, an he'd say, Father, let's go to Naugatuck and see if the old town is in the same place, and b'gosh off we'd go an Stiles would say, "Twont cost yeh anything, father. But b'gosh I gin'rally paid the piper. We'd have drinks and throw the dice and have more drinks and I'd say, Corners, how much do I owe yeh?' and I'd fork out every time, b'gosh."
 Ephriam said Stiles never did any legitimate work, but lived on his deviltry all his life. He would like to tell few samples of this devil try" but the court would not allow him.
 The case may last a few days more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
SKI JUMPING.
Dangerous But Exciting spoFt 1oe
 quires Much Nerve.

I Ski jumping bids fair to becorno
 one of the most popular of winter
 recreations. More persons have tak-
 en to this sport this winter than ever
 before in the colder parts of tho
 country. Ole Feiring of Duluth ia the Amer-
 ican champion at this game. He won this title last week in his home town, by flying leap of 112 feet. For sev-l Ieral years Gustave Bye, also of Due lluth, held this record. His best jump:
 was 106 feet.
 Ski jumping Is one of the moat lspectacular of sports. It Is also . daring feat, and for person to com- pete in ski jumping contest he must not only be possessed of great supple
 ness but must also have an abun-
 dance of courage, for without either it would be as dangerous as is high diving.
 Ski jumping is Norwegian sport. The skis are about a yard long. slightly turned up in the front. They are made of wood and are fastened to the wearer's shoes and resemble the runners of sled
 In competition the contestants start down steep hill at full speed. In the middle of the hill a projecting ledge of snow is formed, the upper part of which has less slope than tho hill itself; in fact, at its edge it is almost horizontal. From there there is sudden drop of about ten feet. beyond which the hill continues at a steep angle for about quarter of a mile. It is taking this drop that Is most dangerous. When a competitor leaves this ledge he shoots up in the air to height of fifty feet, from which he descends like meteor. Should he not land squarely on his skis, a serious accident is the proba- ble result.
 At all places where ski jumping meets are held physicians are in at- tendance. In Norway all contestants must be more than 26 years old, and before any one is allowed to compete he must be examined by a physician. who will pass upon the competitors temperament. Should the entrant show the least signs of nervousness his entry is refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Are You Fond of Embroidery. Embroideries v.R with laces in pop.

Embroideries v.s with laces in pop. ularity.
 Mousseline dc eoie braids embroid. cred in gilt or in rich oriental colors are one of this years features. In deed, touch o: color introduced into almost any embroidered article sell dom comes amiss.
 The allovers and "strip-embroidery" blouses are, on the contrary, made With elbow sleeves, and may be trimmed and finished as elaborately as possible. One exquisite blouse in the finest allover embroidery was trimmed with Irish crochet lace.
 Turnovers are worn as much as ever. Cuffs that turn back are shown in the most exquisite designs.
 Stocks vary little in shape, the tab fronts being still very much in evi. dence. There are new designs in the embroidery, however, and here, too, the touch of black or some color Is often found.
 Plate doilies are great favorites just now for the woman who has ample time to give to her embroidery. The custom of using table without a cloth for breakfast and luncheon is so largely on the increase that no housekeeper can have too many of them. A set done in colors with cen. terpieces to match might be selected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
ID GUARD SEALS
INHABITANTS OF eT. PAUL Is. LAND BEING ARMED AGAINST
 RAIDERS.
United States Taking Steps to Pre-. vent a Recurrence of Difficulty of Last Year with Japan
 ease Teachers.

The public has quite forgotten the incident of last year in which Japan ese seal poachers on the island of St..
 Paul in the northern waters were killed by the United States revenue cutter, but Uncle Sam has not, and he Is with grim earnestness preparing to protect by force next season the great American fur seal herd on the Pribylov islands in the effort to stop the brutal slaughtering of the seals before they have been exterminated.
 On the two government reserya- tions at St. Paul and St. George is- lands, where United States agents are stationed and guards maintained. there is to be an increase of the force, and modern guns and ammunition are to be provided. Cannon will be mount ed on the cliffs overlooking the coast where the seal rookeries are, and rapid-fire magazine rifles will be fur nished the agents to be used for pur- poses of protection. In addition to these precautionary measures the president has directed that the rev. enue cutter service patrol for the is. lands be required to redouble its wig ilance, and that one revenue cutter be kept cruising constantly close in shore to the rookery islands, calling at each island not less than once every two weeks in the summer months to keep in touch with the agents. It is considered likely. also, that in the season the seal herd is moving on the high seas, from May l to the end of July, another revenue cutter will be detailed to follow the herd to see that there Is no viola tion of the regulations in the 60 miles circle established by the Behring sea award.
 The extraordinary conditions at. tending the whole question of pelagic sealing and the interest of the United States in the preservation of the Pribylov herd, which, despite it's de- pletion, is the largest fur seal herd in the world. has since the clash with Japanese last summer brought into special prominence the system of guarding the islands which this gov ernment maintains. The men who did such effective service in repelling the Japanese raid on St. Paul are sturdy and strong Aleutians, natives of the islands. Their clothes are American made, because these natives are prac. tically dependent on the North Amer ican Commercial company. an Amer. ican concern, which has a lease on the sealing privileges of St. Paul and St. George islands. paying the govern ment considerable price therefor.
 No more dreary place, perhaps, can be imagined than the desolate and in. hospitable Pribylov group of islands. where steamers touch only twice year, and then only to take on seal skins and unload supplies. The is- lands are of volcanic origin, the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

beaches being strewn with basaltic powders. and the prevailing geologi. cal formations on the islands are sandy stretches and loose rocks, with not a particle of shrubbery growing anywhere. St. Paul island, the largest of the group. has a shore line of 45iz miles and a population of 16s. St. George which lies at a dis tance of about 40 miles southeast is several ssuare miles smaller, and only 9l persons live on 1t. The other three islands of the Pribylovs are un- inhabited.
 Communication with the outside world is practically at an end once a person lands on the islands. The trad ing steamer of the North American Commercial company only touches twice a year. and rarely does a rev. enue cutter make call. The near. est point to St. Paul is Unalaska. a large Aleutian settlement founded by the first Russian explorers, 200 miles away. Nome is distant 500 miles Japanese schooners are not infre- quently seen. Japan being 1900 miles away in an air line.
 The Aleutians arc a sturdy. inde- pendent people. absolutely fearless. and dead shots with such rifles as they have They live on the islands to look after the seals for the North American Commercial company. and for part of the year are enlisted by this government as a guard for the protection Of the American herd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
FEW FEET ARE PERFECT.
shoes Worn Are to Blame For Man,
 MalformatIons.

It is rare thing nowadays-s per feet foot. To compare the foot of ar infant with that of an adult of mature years makes 1t difflcult to believe that both started out as the same organ our shoes have played havoc with these members.
 TO De perfect foot is hollowed out well, Inside and out. It has a high in step, short heel and long toes, slightly spatulated at the end. A rare point or beauty is the hollow on the outside of the foot.
 Snoemakers pay too little attention 10 the conformation of their shoes to the arch, an important problem, for the arch is a series of bones which extend to the toes and Joints. In walking, this part of the foot gives the spring and impetus for the next step. It is a wonderful mechanism which can be put entirely out of proper working order by improperly made shoes.
 The racial characteristics of the foot are as pronounced as those of the lace. The Frenchwoman has an en- urely different shaped foot from that or the hat-footed English woman. The swedish woman's broad foot is a marked contrast to the American woman's foot, with its high instep.
 Feet too small for the figure are deformity and woman who totters around on number twos when she ought to wear number fours, is de. forming her feet, spelling her looks and trif1ing with her temper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Employer. and EmpIoxsd.

A short distance from the CoulA rie.es mines. where so many unhappy events have recently occurred, there is an old metallurgical establishment where there has never been a strike. and where employers and employees are on the most friendly terms. Moth ing ever happens to the employers- happy or unhappy-but the workmen share in 1t. and vice versa. This most happy union of good employers and good workmen ought to be known.-Le Figaro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Telegraph Line Through ps,srt.

For the projected telegraph line from Algeria to the Niger river the telegraph posts in the Sahara will be metallic and placed at distances of 50 yards. the wires being high enough to allow the passage of man on cam elback. At intervals along the 600 miles of the Algerian section six small garrisoned stations will be established. At a central redoubt, surrounded by outer fences. provisions will be stored for three months round a cistern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
wrenne at Los Anrele,.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 3O.-Rain fell at Ascot and made the track bit slow. The feature was the mile handi- cap for three-year-olds. Wrenne, at to 1, was off second and held the posi- tion we'll and won out by head over A. Muskoday and Won Tromp, the lat ter being favorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Lasker Leads at Chess.

NEW YORK, Jan 3O.-The second game of the match for the chess cham plonship of the world between Cham pion Dr. Emanuel Lasker and Frank J. Marshall, played at the Everett House here, was won by Lasker, the latter thus increasing his lead to two points. Marshall resigned after flfty-two moves had been made. ,s ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
The seniehses ne.she..

William Jennings Bryan. in an ad- dress at Lincoln. said: Then re came to Nadzgzscar. The Nadaxa< car dealers vho give short weight or sell impure articles go to prison for . rear But in moro enlightened eoun- tries they vozld o to PaIn besch or to oFuond~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Easy Victory For Tony Faust.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3O.-At Oak land the feature was Millers wonder full finish on Williams Huerfano over the Futurity course. Davis on Avona got away first and seemed n sure win ner. Aftef being almost left at the post Miller rode Huerfano through the bunch and finished well, with Avona stopping. The Genevieve handicap proved an easy victory for Tony Faust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Notice to Contractors. Layins Water Mains.
 HIGH SERVICE.

Sealed proposals for the laying of a 10-inch high-pressure water main across the city from Dublin street, through Washington street to South Main street, thence through Washing ton avenue to Highland avenue, a total distance, exclusive of the Naugatuck river crossing which is not included in this contract, of about 1850 linear feet. with gates and other appur- tenances, will be received by the Board of Public Works until s o'clock p. m.. on February 12. 1907, at which hour they will be publicly opened and read. Each proposal must be accom- panied by a certified check for S450 made payable to the order of the comptroller of the City of Waterbury as guarantee that the bidder to whom the contract is awarded will execute the contract with satisfactory surety within the time specified in his proposal. In case of his failure so to do the check shall become the property of the city.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 Proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the board and no bids will be considered unless prepared in strict conformity to this notice.
 The contract and specifications may be seen. and proposal blanks and all available information may be ob- tained by intending bidders applying in person at the office of the City En- gineer. No g Leavenworth street.
 By order of the Board.
 R. A. CAIRNS. C. E. January 90. 1907. 1904
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
For World. Wrestling champion.hip

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 30. = Hackenschmidt's manager has accept ed the offer of the Missouri Athletic club for match with Gotch in Kan sas City for purse of $l0.OOO for the worlds wrestling championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Miscellaneous.

LOST-A ribbon watch fob, with Eagle design; probably dropped at the Jacques theater. Finder please leave at Democrat office. 1928
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

ASK THE MAN who has given up eating cold dinners and enjoys our 200 dinner instead, how much bet ter he feels. If you take your din- ner at home after your work is over, try lunch at noon with cup of good hot coffee. It will brace you up this cold weather. Avery's, East Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
swe.rlno oN

Some men swear of for the same reason that lovers quarrel. It's so pleasant making up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

FOUND-A dog. Identifier can have the same by calling at 63 Spring st and paying for this ad. 1-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
lIfe.

To have had one emotion that was bigger than you or your universe is to bave had life.-Ellen Glasgow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
RAGING Al ~DLm BEACH.
Third Annual Regatta of Motor Boat
 Association Opens.

Third Annual Regatta of Motor Boat
 Association Opens.
 PALM BEACH, Fla, Jan. 30.-The third annual regatta of the Palm Beach Motor Boat association has opened here under ideal weather conditions. In the main event, ten mile race for boats rating over eightA the Dixie, owned by F. J. Schroeder, scratch boat, after completing the first round of five miles at the rate of 2S.3 miles an hour quit with broken gearing. The Katherine, owned by J. MiddIeby, Jr., Boston, with minutes IS seconds handicap, won in 2S minutes 26 seconds actual time.
 H. E. Willoughby, Jr.'s, Gray Wolf of Newport, k. l., handicap minutes AS seconds, was second in 30 minutes Al seconds, and J. P. Clarke's Bruiser of Ardmore. Pa, handicap ? minutes g seconds, was third in 31 minutes 27 seconds.
 The five mile race for boats under eighty rating had eight starters, and all finished. Smith & Mabley's Simplex. driven by H. Broesel, handicap 1 min ute 6 seconds, won in IF minutes A seconds actual time. Hot Stun, owned by D. K. Southall of Miami, handicap 1 minute second, was second in 19 minutes 12 seconds, and Possum, own ed by Lieutenant H. D. Willoughby of Newport, scratch, was third in IS min utes AS seconds.
 The most notable aspirant for the Dewarf cup for the mile championship is the Dixie. She will also try for the worlds mile record during the week.
 The success of the flag to flag race from Miami to Nassau seems assured, over ten entries for the voyage across the gulf stream having been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate ~ Court. January 29th. 1907.
 Estate of John Cuddy, late of Water. bury in snid district. deceascd
 The Court of Probate fo the district of Wa. terbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of sad estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attestei. within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 George H. Cowell, Administrator
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Clo.,pr stock auo,.,,o,.

Money on call steady at 3ii per cent: prime mercantile paper. 5Aask per cent; exchanges. s3s4. 327 sTs; balances. SIS sss. .5o5. Closing prices:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Mud saved Jockey Martin.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3O - There was great excitement at the Fair grounds race track when Zick Abrams fell at the half mile post and apparent ly rolled on Jockey Martin. The jockey was rendered unconscious by the fall, but an examination showed no bones were broken. The mud was deep where Martin fell. The winners were Law less, Bertmont, Hickey. Besterling, Grace George, Grace Larsen and link. or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

TO RENT-Two tenements, and rooms, on Silver st. Inquire at 10 River st, first floor. 1903
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

Some foolish fellows advertise
 On clouds and rainbows in the skies, Or paste their ADS. on sides of ships Sky.hootins at exciting clips.
 Take note: Tho merchant who is wise knows we'll just whore to advertiss To get resuits-the proper capsr Being to use THIS popular paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Hebrsw .mmlorstIon.

An average of 342 Hebrew immi. grants arrive in New York city each day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

LOST-White vest. between Hillside ave and Naugatuck station. Finder kindly return to Democrat office.
 1-28-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
f0R SALE! FOR SALE!

On Chestnut Avenue-2-family house, all improvements. a home and an investment: price ss.see.
 On Frederick St.-s-famiIy house in splendid condition; price ss.500.
 0f of North Main St-A s-family 15-room house, rents for s5s4 a year; ss. 400.
 A Centrally Located 6-Fauily New Tenement Building, pays 10 per cent on price asked. a hrst-claB invest ment.
 Building Lots on South Main st- Within two minutes walk of Bene- dict q Burnhamis factory. Those lots will be sold at prices within the reach of anyone desiring a site for a house or investment
 For particular inquire of
 D. 2. GRIRRfy, @ Enst Nah e
 nea1 Esenee lnvesemeun. Tsl SEA- o0ee hosn ea-n- to c nn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

FOUND-At 315 Bank st.E. w. Lu- cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favorite brands of cigarS and to- bacco. Cigars by the box special ty. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y
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FOR SALE.

s-room cottage. all Improvement. in North End. one minute from trol- ley. If you are looking for a nice little home that is bargain zee me about this.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

FOR SALE-I will sell my upright piano, stool, scarf, music cabinet, all good shape, $150 cash to quick buy CT. Write to Mrs Blivin, care Dem ocrat. 1906
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
live ss.~k u.rhess.

CATTLE-supply light: narkes steady: rhctc-. El-ef<n. prime S96sS. veal calves Ne6t
 vrs-s i,.sss. E ss- e<s.r ,z e-.se.
 gF1EEP ASD LAMB8 = ozppiy HgAt. 1arket stcw. prfDe vefhm8- &UDkH. euIb as1 co1noa- oU3: Ianha oG1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
New York Msrket..


 FLoUR-steady. but slow: Minnesota patents, AlopI3: winter straights, c 4ol aso: winter extras. S.&q3. winter pat wHEAT-Market was steady on cables, continued light receipts. limited offerings and in sympathy with outside markets May: Ai1usfac.: July. SSG05tc.
 BCTTER-Creamery.e extras. per pound. Sssasc.: frsts. Sgslc.: seconds. Adzc. held. extras. 3oc.: frsts. 9sG 2ec: seconds, 0anc. CHEEsE-state, full cream. small and large. September. fancy. ifisc.. October. best; is,ss. lts: winter made; average best. small. i2i1Hi3c.: good to prime. 12ixil3c. inferior. ilgI2c.: light skins. He. half skins. 91Ul0c-. part skins. prime, SG sitc.; fair to good. sifd7i1c.
 EGGS-Fresh gathered. extras. per dox- en. 9c.. firsts to extra firsts. 3t1fi1shc. Barely steady: Pennsylva- mia. choice. per bushel. s5Hssc-: New York and western. choice. per bushel lsdsec 1. New York and western. fair to good. per TALLow-stesdy: city. 6 s-isc.: coun. HAY-steady; shipping. T.sasc.: good to choice. H-6Gf-ls
 sTRAw-stsady: long rye. ecaaec
 BEANS = Quiet. marrow. GzdzHk: medi.m, Hso. pea. H-saiEii: red kid WooI-s Steady: domestic fleece. sa1ac. HOPS-Quiet: state. common to choice. iss. Isdz5c.. Ise. salic: Pscfnc coast. iesk 131fsc-: Iss. iHTf7c
 LIVE POrLTRY-Stezdy and in fair denand: fowis. 1s9lte: ga roosters. e. Gle. turkeys. isaI7c-
 DRESSED POULTRY - Firm: fowls. choic~. 1tc-: do. fair to good. 1zlsGf,i<c {: cd roo-ters. si.c- nearby chickens. lea 1sc-. western do. 1lSfp-c: turkeys near by. choice to fancy. fs6sec-: do. western. do. 1S1fsc-. fair to good do. HG1sc. ducks. nearby. 1t6rsc: western do. Iz1 Itc-. geese. nearby. la1izc-: western. do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

TO RENT-A store and tenement on South Main st, opposite Jewelry st; store rent $14, tenement $15. Good loaction for all kinds of business, being near the Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go and other factories. Also five room tenement at 54 Burton st. This rent is convenient in every re- spect. Apply Louis M. Raffel, 537 North Main st. Telephone. 1903
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

FOR SALE-Knabe upright piano, fine shape; bargain for cash. w.. Nassann, box 617, city. 1906
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w AN IT E ID {.

To negotiate a first mortgage loan of $7,600 on central property worth $10.600; interest at 5h per cent. Inquire.
 THE TRACY BROS co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

NOTICE-Eton suits $2.50; accor- dion pleated petticoat, 35c; white fancy petticoat. 40c; silk waists, 45c; every day shirt waists. 25c; children's dresses for 45c. Mrs Trudeau, S23 Bank st. 1906
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WANTED

WANTED-The people to know that the jewelry store on South Main st. 19S. will be kept closed hereafter two nights week. Mondays and Fridays. Phone 1852.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

WANTED-Cast off clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mail or ders promptly attended to. A. R. Posner. 303 Bank st. 11-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

THE MOST thorough eye examIna- ti.. m Waterbury. We make gold filled glasses from $l pair up. Any lens made to order at about half the cost of others. w. E. Pier. pont. graduate optician. 106 South Main at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor. stair builder and cabinet maker. store fitting a speciality. Oface and shop with J. E. Smith & Co. s6 Ben- edict st, Waterbury, Conn. Resi- dence 62 Tracy ave: postoffice box 119.