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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
JACQUES
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VAUDEVILLE.

The bill at Jacques this week is fairly good and yesterday the at tendance at both performances was large. Although at times it seems to drag considerably, nevertheless it is mighty entertaining in places and is good programme considering this is a holiday week. "The Fifth Com mandment" as played by Julius Steger & Go, is easily the leading feature. The playlet was written by MT Steger and although the first part is rather tame, the act livens up having a climax that is sure to ap- peal strongly to an audience. Carl Winters as played by MT Steger mar ries the daughter of millionaire and the rich man practically disowns his child because she has married a man against the wishes of her par ents. The usual tale of how the let ters of the husband who was abroad never reached their destination and at length the messaget hat his wife dies of a broken heart is described. | The husband craZed by the death of his wife loses all ambition and be- comes a wanderer, at times almost penniless, but ever using his voice to bring him bread when his funds were low. While singing in the street one day, his voice strongly appeals to a young woman who is passing. She invites him to the home of her grand father and there it turns out that the street singer is her father whom she had been taught to believe was dead. Of course happy reconcilia. tion follows. Steger does well with the role and sings sweetly. John Romano accompanies him on the harp and the effect is pleasing. The Faye. Bisset & Miller trio have 2 lively singing and dancing act and entered the graces of the audience last night. Miss Faye is enjoying hel honeymoon this week. She is harC worker and with Bisset and Millel gets along very well. Marron anC Heins. who have been seen here timt and again. sing as well as ever. bu
 their comedy is not as enjoyable. Th' end man has no new material t' speak of. W. F. Whittle. the ventri louuist. made up as the president ha ! all NUlEH iS EObu anu bhAH EhA NS of this kind has to be very good t' leave a good impression and unless i
 is of the best, the audience is likel, to tire of it. Wynn and Lewis. tn sophmore and the freshman. send ou Iot of foolishness some of which eniovabIe and some otherwise. Tn freshie has much fun with a magi
 hat. Baptiste and FrancOni. noyelt
 euuilihrists are as good as the aver age. Undoubtedly the show woul seem much better if the first act wa
 omitted. It is furnished by Hill' animals. chiefly dogs It puts th audience in such a mood that the are yawning before the next aC
 comes. An animal was introduce
 as being the smallest performing DOn
 in the world. it was the nearest lOOE
 ing thing to a goat that has been a Jacques in q long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
HIS HONOR THE MAYOR"

The two part musical entertain ment, His Honor the Mayor" was presented at Polls theater last even ing before a small but appreciative audience. There was no change in the musical or comedy work since it was seen here before. It possesses all the amusing features that has made it one of the best musical ve- hicles of it's kind travelling. The choruses were all we'll rendered, the solos were excellent. two in particu- lar, those sung by John H. Pratt in the character of Captain Zitzky. "A Little Girl Like Me-" as sung by Miss Mae Botti, was also one of the gems Of the evening, although some of those at whom she aimed her glances and smiles might have felt little unpleasant. Deacon Flood and his daughter May, impersonated by Harry Kelly and Miss Madelyn Mar shall, had the audience in roars of laughter while they were on the stage. Bobby Barry in the charac- ter Of the Mayor of Kankakee had plenty of work cut out for him, but he did it so well that he shared hon. ors with the leaders. The skippine rope dance was again we'll executed The costumes and stage settings were attractive and the whole was deserving of bigger audience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
COMING EVENTS.

Dec 3O-New hall, Green street. band concert given by Stoses s Lithuanian band.
 Dec. 31-City hall first annual re- ception and dance given by the Unit ed French societies.
 Dec. 31-Rick's hall, East Main street, reception and dance given by the Adelphia orchestra.
 Dec. 31-Speedweil hall, annual sociable and dance given by Court E. R. Crosby, N. 120, F. Of A.
 Jan. City hall, eight annual concert and prom given by the Good will Social club.
 Jan 1.-Red Mems hall, Neary build- ing, Naugatuck. Zoo dance ana re- ception given by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 Jan 3-Music hall, Citizens bank building, reception and dance given by the American Mills Co. January 9-Mr and Mrs John F Kicks dancing academy leap yea dance and reception.
 Jan 10-Leavenworth hall, forty first annual dance given by Y. M. C L.. A.
 Jan 17-Leavenworth hall. Sec end annual social and dance giveI by the Berma Deltas..
 Jan 24-Leavenworth hall, 17th an nual reception and dance given by $ Thomas Cadets Athletic association I Jan 31-Leavenworth hall. Firs annual dance given by Laurel Socia : club.
 1 Feb. 27-City hall, seventeent annual concert and sociable given b R. J. Costello lodge, No 423, B. Of | R. T.
 Feb 29-New hall, A Gree street, grand ball for benefit of Thec dore Sabaleuckays.
 March 17-City hall, the powerfr Irish drama, Daniel O'Connell," UT der the auspices of Ladies auxiliar! division 5, A. o. H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
Queer Names.

"We Chinese" said the law student, "give our children queer names. Our girls, for instance. are not called Ma bel, Jenny or Matilda, but Cloudy Moon, Celestial Happiness, Spring Peach or Casket of Perfumes.
 "Our boys get less delicious names. Boys are made for work and wisdom rather than for dancing and pleasure, and their names show this, as Prac- tlcal Industry, Ancestral Knowledge, Complete Virtue, Ancestral Piety, Dis- erect Valor.
 ITO our slaves we give still another set of names. Yes, those dear, pathetic little slaves of ours, some girls, some boys, who do hundred various little tasks about the house, these lowly creatures have names like Not For Me, Joy to Serve, Your Happiness and Humble Devotion" - Cincinnati En- Quirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
The January American Boy.


 Stirring stories, interesting infor- nation. valuable instruction and en- couragement along lines of right liv- ing and high endeavor make the January American Boy a noteworthy issue: The front cover page picture speaks eloquently of Breaking Home Ties" Dr Owens's pirate story is continued two chapters, as is also That Dillingham; Boy" MT Trowbridge's serial. "The Boy and the Beast" is concluded, and Mir Tomlinson's serial, Four Boys on the Mississippi" is begun, and prom ises to sustain the splendid reputa- tion of the author as a writer for boys. A notable article is Canal and Jungle, the Boys Own Story of the Big Ditch at Panama" writ ten by Hugh c. Weir, who was spe- cially sent by the American Boy to Panama to write up the true condi- tions for its readers, and the boys will enjoy the snap and vim of the story. Three serials under the titles, Some Secrets of Cleverness," De stroyers of Boys" and Talks by the Doctor" are begun in this number; they will prove beneficial to all who follow the rules laid down. Popular science department begins with the new year. It is edited by Prof A. H Verril, a noted scientist. All the regular departments devoted to boy hobbies are filled with the matter in which boys delight; sixty-four il lustrations. s1 year. The Spragus Publishing Co, Detroit. Mich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
OBSERVANCE OF EASTER.
Discrepancy In Computing the Date
 Not Corrected Until 1752.

Discrepancy In Computing the Date
 Not Corrected Until 1752.
 The observance of Easter dates back to about the year 68, at which time there was much contention among the eastern and western churches as to what day the festival should be ob- served. It was finally ordained at the council of Nice in the year 325 that it must be observed throughout the Chris tian world on the same day. This de- cision settled that Easter should be kept upon the Sunday first after the fourteenth day of the first Jewish month, but no general conclusion was arrived at as to the cycle by which the festival was to be regulated, and some churches adopted one rule and some another. This diversity of usage was put an end to, and the Roman rule making Easter the first Sunday after the fourteenth day of the calen- dar moon was established in England in 669. After nine centuries dis crepancy in the keeping of Easter was caused by the authorities of the Eng fish church declining to adH.t the ref ormation of the Gregorian calendar in 15S2. The difference was settled ill 1752 by the adoption of the rule which makes Easter day always the first Sunday after the full moon which ap' pears on or next after the twenty-f1rst day of March. If the full moon hap pens upon Sunday, Easter is the Sunday after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
Sittina on a Hiqh Hat.

"If were to offer to wager that I could sit squarely on my silk hat with out crushing it, you would take me up. I suppose" said clubman to a fellow member. "Well, you would lose" he continued. "A good silk hat should support the weight of man say 14O pounds without yielding, providing the weight is applied gradually and care fully. The way to do it is to place the hat on a smooth, strongly supported surface, crown downward, and lay a board across the rim, fin the hollow. On this seat yourself steadily and slow ly, and you will find the hat does not yield. Of course. hat that has once been bent or broken will not do. Nor is the rule invariable. It applies only to good hats. Have I ever tried 1t! Yes, have, but not on my own hat."- Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
COOLED THE ADMIRAL.
An Answer For Which the High Official
 Was Unprepared.

An RneWer for Whiohftho fi9n OmcIat
 Was unprepared.
 Going into a port where the water was very deep-Rio Janeiro, believe. relates Captain A. T. Mahan, the chain cables "got away" as the expression is, control was lost, and shackle after shackle tore out of the hawse holes, leaping and humping, rattling and roaring. The admiral was on deck at the moment, and when the chain had been at last stopped and secured he said to the captain: "Alfred. send for the young man in charge of those chains and give him good setting down. Ask him what he means by letting such things happen" The of- flcer was sent for, and soon his ques- tioning blue eyes appeared over the hatch coaming. Alfred was mild person and clearly did not like his job. He could not have come up to the ad- mirals standard. The latter saw 1t and intervened: Perhaps you had bet ter leave it to me. I'll settle him." Fixing his eyes on the offender, he said sternly: What do you mean by this, sir? Why in blazes did you not stop that chain?' The culprit, looking quietly at him, replied simply, How in blazes could I?" This was a shift of wind for which the admiral was unprepared. He was taken flat back. After moments hesitation he turned to the captain and said meekly, yet with evident consciousness of check mate: That's true, Alfred. How the i blazes could he?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
proverhs of Siam.

It has been said. Tell me peoples proverbs. and I will tell you what sort of people they are" Judged in this way. the Siamese are a shrewd people.
 The Menam. their chief river. is to Siam what the Nile is to Egypt, and the elephant. tiger and crocodile are found in jungle and stream.
 Here are a few of their proverbs: "when you go into the woods. do not forget your wood knife- Place not your boat across the stream Obecause of the currentl. An elephant. though he has four legs. may slip. and doc tor is not always right"
 GO up by land. you meet tiger. % down by water. yOu met a crocodile there are dfHiculties on all sidesl. Nobility is seen in the race. manners h the indivkiuaL- If a dog bite you. dO not bite him sgzin-- He who lives under the sky should not be afraid of the rain.- -Nourfsh 10 worms that eat timber be careful in the choice of frie1dss scraps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
Eatinu Onions.

Persons with dropsical tendencies should eat onions frequently. This simple cure has proved effective in many cases. In one instance the pa tient had been given Up by several physicians and only tried the onions to please a friend. She was complete ly restored to health and, though that was five years ago. has never had a return of the trouble. She ate the on- ions just as she would an apple. talk ing a great many during the day Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
A Complete History of the Past
 Twenty-Five Years.

Marking quarter of a century of progress and celebrating with L. 900 page edition, the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the New York World
 Almanac and Encyclopedia is now ready. This reference book, histOri- cal guide and storehouse of facts has kept pace with the growth of the na- tion and stands to-day the only im- portant book of it's kind in America. England has its Whitaker" Ger many it's "AImanach de Gotha. $ France it's "Haehette. but none equals in merit the New York World Almanac and Encyclopedia. which is recognized in every land the sun shines on as the standard American annual. By mail, postage paid, 35c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
1.-THE TRAIN ROBBERS"

"The Train Robbers" which will be
 presented by H. w. RosenthaPs con- pany at Polls Thursday, matinee and night is founded upon the recent hold up of the Pacific railroad com pany's Air Line Limited. It is sim ply told, richly embellished with scenery and staged with attention to small detail, which always character izes perfect production, the per formance of "The Train Robbers" is far above the average melodramatic entertainment and worthy of the pa- tronage accorded it. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

Save money and get the Evening Democrat and three monthly maza- zines by paying subscription in sd- vance. The prize Of paper and three magazines. nameIy. the Eyening Democrat. Spare Moments. DreSs- making at Home. and The MoSher's . Naxzzine. all fer 42 cents a month This is not a choice of the three mag azfnes. remember. but the whole combination for 42 cents . moaGh. which Is less than 2 cents a oay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
c.s BALL TONIGHT.

The charity ball of Company c will take place tonight in the Buck insham Music hall. The concert programme will begin about S:15 and the dancing is expected to begin shortly after o'clock The com rpittee will have tickets on sale at the box oHce and those who have not yet purchased them will have an ouDOrtunity to do sO- The hall has heen handsomely decorated and ev- ervthing is in readiness for a suc- eeSsfuI ball The grand march will form at II o'clock and at midnight the death of the old year will be SianzIized by the sounding Of taps The proceeds of the affair will be turned over to St MaTy's hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
Cnnnecticut Patents.

Ozias Dodge. Norwich. film; Paul C. Schmidt. Hartford. nut lock; Her bert G. Underwood, Stamford. method of casting. For copy of any of above patents send 10 cents in postage stamps with date of this paper to C. A Snow ( Co. Washing ton. ID. G.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
POLI'S
"DR JEKYLL AND MIR HYDE"
a~sSss"sssSsSse1s1SsesSeSs1so1se "

Oneof the most thrilling plays and at the sametime the most interesting and amusing is "Dr Jekyll and MT Hyde," which will introduce the eminent German-English actor, Ed- uard Waldmann to Waterbury theater goers. MT Waldmann and his com pany in the above play come to Polls theater New Years matinee and night. Matinee prices 15 and 25c. Evening 25c to 75c. Seats now on sale. Telephone 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Monday, Dec. SO-"His Honor, the Mayor"
 Wednesday, Jan. 1-"Funabashi." !"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

Would yoa ts without Enat yo1 want when a z5e zd might get its
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

We bought heavily of Toys for this Christmas and have some left over which we are going to all most give away. Must clean the basement of these Toys as we must have the room for our regu- lar goods, so cost has been no con- sideration in cutting the prices. Hence this is a rare opportunity to add to the joys of your young ones in a most inexpensive man. ner.
 Some things the little folks longed for on Christmas they didn't get-you know now what they are. More than likely these very Toys are waiting in our Basement for some one to pick up for the most insignificant sums. Come and see. The sale of Toys and Dolls is on. Here are some of it's glad tidings:
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30

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new bonnet q ne Z her mothers Wis
itors Until the caller Synlingly asked
no you Ike Il. nv dear"
- The child innccently replied Yes.
/ do. Mamma and Aunt Milly said II
was Q perfect fright but tt doesn't
frighten me Bit"
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30
IL Hurt Ei-

IOmmy-Did the fowl hurt vou u.
sQutes? Mr.. SQuifes-Whst 60,
Mean, my dear? What fowl? TOMMY
We'll wanted 70 know II ~ hr-+
cause mummy said you had been han
p~cxeS Tor twenty rears.-strand Mag
Aztne.
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30

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ton ut "a IA lautrrur"T There MAS no
iamIPo>t. The lamp WAS hung over
the middle ~ tnr street. N the center
AZ . cvrd. which passed over pulleyS
ht the s.dss OF the street The lamp
was let down. the person 20 he hanged
WAS substituted for il. and the ends Of
fhe cord pulled Notes and
Queries
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30
A SuhsSitstA

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have married q professoe ,n.,.., ~
-Aeggendorfef Blatfsr.
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30

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suggests dignity ar kindness ON all
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content Even the starving children
t.eep about with excitement.
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hooks and lust high enough - grin
sl-eve the multitude. are the heads II
two sucking pigs. The eyes ara half
open and wear a CLASSY smile. Round
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Che oTpn CrinuinE lips + a line ~
blood They seem - hang th"ra Ike
the presiding ,iriJieS II the market. the
gods 81 This soTdid festival
Butchers stand before their opeu
windows. calling loudly aUi hT.>>'v
fr customers ana reaching dow 'oi'S
of meat from sJcel hooks. which rhry
fling q man inside - 'r weighed
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Thrust themselves among the crauH
offering l.reJ roots ou p.vrv~ u: dirty
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fustv garments. into our faces - ,vo
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The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30
The TenderfOOt.

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F.. a-y r~npr.-ty IL ia" ter.a for ur.
.-t ~n..r royal -""t fellows at
colorado SPRINGS ana soon after u.y ar-
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confess ! was tvrtratel when -,-
I,i"t.
"ua. the Matterhoru i not u ho
climbed Ike these hills about here Is
F a mountain"
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30

he who commits a. injustice II ever
made more vrstehsd than be Who srs.
fere it-Plcto
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30

knswieage aud timber shouldn't De
OSsh used till hey are sess>ned-
0olpss
The Ocala banner., 1907-08-30
LONDON'S EAST SIDE,
Fearful Picture of Poverty and
Dissipation.
A SATURDAY NIGHT SCE"E.

The Awful Spectacle That a Bitterly
Cos Evening IN Winter Disc'ose5 &c
the va yfarer In the Stree.s-Tre
t4ucAste~s anc Their Customers.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-27
VANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
Bulletin.
EAsTERTlDE AT ATLANTIC CITY.

Atlantic City Easter the Mecca of social pilgrimage and
Every pilgrim finds conditions his liking There's gaey those
who seek there's calm for those who there's the middle
ground which those may who dilute their relaxation with lust
a fling of freedom.
The comprehensive hotel system the requirements Of
every class The rich the weto-do the poor-a find
square with their purses, and they enjoy each his
sphere Out OF doors the free gift OF the great boardwalk with
wealth Of salt air and waterscape, is common spoil
Atlantic City is the peoples playground
It of the functions of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad to
promote this carnival Of sprngme pleasure by providing
of adapted the best convenience Of all every class
of visitors.
On weekdays from March p go inclusive the Atlantic
City Special through train of Pullman buffet paror
coaches will leave Washington P NJ Express trains con-
Meeting Broad Street Station Philadelphia leave Washington
A. NJ Saturdays only 3 P NJ and 80 night
weekdays so A NJ 400 P NJ, and 80 night Sundays
The Atlantic City Special returning will leave Atlantic City
2:Is P NJ. weekdays, March Is April inclusive
On Easter Sunday March 81 special train OF standard day
coaches will leave Broad Street Station Philadelphia 40 P NJ
for Washington and intermediate points Train leaving Atlantic
City 45 P NJ via Delaware River Bridge Route will connect
with special train in Broad Street Station, Philadelphia