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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
WALK WAS NEEDED
So Street Superintendent Had One Laid in Front of Synagogue

The republican campaign press
 committee Is in hard lines for news
 when 1t stops to talk about Superin- tendent Kilduff laying crosswalk in front of the Hebrew synagogue with out an order from the board of alder
 men. Surely this is peanut politics and it can't be possible that anybody appreciates it. It is customary to do such things, but the public does not hear much about them because demo- crats are not small enough to drag them into the newspapers. One ot the most expensive crosswalks ever laid in Waterbury was constructed opposite q church on West Main street during Ar Elton's administra- ton without an order from the board of aldermen, but nothing was said about it, even though smart politi- cal campaign has taken place since. As a matter of fact there was nothing wrong about the walk on West Main street no more than on Kingbury street, but if anybody wanted to do DuSlueSS OH tudL ,pldu ue- Coulu say that lot of folks in the West Main street church vote the republican tick ct, and that at the time it was laid and for some time prior. thereto there was no crosswalk in front of the col ored church on Pearl street. But these things have no place in politics and somebody should call off those who are using them if they don't want to have things of that sort resurrect- ed in their own back yards that cost more than sidewalk. In like man. ner those who are constantly inject ing politics and other things into school elections never tire making in- situations of that character against their neighbors. Those fire brands are a nuisance and Waterbury could spare lot of them. What the intelli- gent voter wants to know is which candidate would make the better may or, w. E. Thoms or John E. Sewell. The question should be decided on its merits and not on small talk dish. ed up by partisan press committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
BENEDICT" IN COURT
Jndge Peasley Levied a Fine of
 $5 and Costs.

There were only two drunks be- fore Judge Peasley in the city court to-day, and while one of them was deaf the other was practically mute in the languageof the country. The former was James Ramy of Middle bury, who was picked up by Officer s. Mccarthy last evening drunk. He was fined $5 and costs. The other was Michael Vilette, also charged with intoxication.
 Where do you live?" the man was asked Prosecutor McGrath.
 "Benedict's, answered the man.
 Are you married?"
 "Benedict's" was the answer.
 Have you got a woman?" he was asked, for this is an easier way Of asking an Italian if he is married.
 "Benedict's," was the reply.
 Where did you get your drink?" he was asked.
 "Benedict's."
 The inference was that the man was employed by the Benedict x Burnham company and that drink was sold by it was new one to the court attaches and they could do nothing but smile.
 "Wheer do you live?" the man was asked in desperation for some inform ation about him.
 Benedict was his answer.
 "I guess we'll let it go at that, five dollars and costs; probation, said Judge Peasley and the business of the morning was over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

As the result of last weeks sale many new patterns of carpets have been reduced to one room lengths. These We offer at the following prices. Bring your measure. Brussels carpets. suitable for
 rooms or halls, worth S5c yd,
 special ................ 65c yd Pure wool ingrain carpets. good
 variety of patterns and col
 brings. worth 75c yard,
 special ............ 59c yard Wool velvet carpets. mostly par
 Tor patterns, excellent value,
 worth s1.10 yd. special Q. S5c yd Meavy wool ingrain carpets,
 choice of nine patterns, most
 ly small figures. worth COG yd.
 special ............... 49c yd Administer carpets. oriental and
 floral designs for parlor or
 library, worth SIPS, special Good quality lngrain carpet not
 all wool. patterns copied from
 best quality, special ..... 29c yd Stair carpets. choice of five
 patterns, good quality .... 25c yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
The Truth.

GobsaG Code descended painfully from his ninety horsepower automobile
 T wish to purchase" be said. sn engagement ring
 -Tes. sir.- said the eager clerk We have just imported superb ring. sir txo ruby hearts sarrounded--
 ~No.- said the aged millionaire In cod. disiE1sio1ed voice: -no. that won't do There Is o1ly one heart concerned Ia this sfaIr- Ihs girl is marrying ne for TIT uozeT.-Sew Orleans TimA-DeuccrzE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
TrouhIs on the ManteIpieee.

"If you'll always give me fuh swing" observed the pendulum. 'you will never have any trouble with your hands"
 "T don't know" replied the o'clock. If 1t wasn't for your going back and forth in my works, I never would have any strfkes--Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
GLASSWARE SPECIALS.
HoUsEFURNIsHING SPECIALS.

Tea Kettles, heavy copper nick
 led plated, sells regular at
 s1.35, Friday only .......... $l Serving Tray. 16 inches long
 with gold band and nicely
 Japanned, sells regular at l9c,
 Friday ........ ......'.. LUG Umbrella Stand, nicely Japan
 ned and decorated, stand Fl
 inches high, sells regular at
 49c, Friday ............... 29c Wash Boiler, No s, heavy cop
 per bottom, sells regular at
 S2.25. Friday ............ $1.75 Curtain Stretchers, yards wide
 by yards long, heavy nick
 led plated pins, sells regular
 at $1, Friday .............. S5c Wall Clothes Dryer, has ten
 arms, "A inches long, sells reg
 ular at 59c. Friday ........ 45c X-Ray Stove Polish, sells regu-
 lar at sc, Friday ......... Sc Lenox Soap, sells regular at DC,
 Friday .............. z for 25c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Eleasanf-

wIErag-what Is your wife mad about nou7 Henpecke-Her absent minded1ess- She was going to scold ne about something and she can't re- member what 1t vzs-Phfladelphia Pecord-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
InduIrsnr..

-Snch an Inialgsnt husband ny gln k-
 Y@. 90 I've heard IndulEss a little too -ach sometimes. doeznt hsT--yev Orleans Iue%Dezccrzt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
The peadherda.

~what started the riot at the per foEmance of Hamlet last mighty
 Ham held the skull and said. Alas. poor YOrick. yOu are not the o7ly dead head h the house." - Pezrsoa-s Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
H.r Way.

There's a young woman vho makes little things co11t-
 ~Ho- does she do ftT-
 -Teachez arithmstic i1 a p-insry school.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
SPECIAL RUG VALUES FOR TO.
 MORROW.

Wilton velvet rugs. woven in
 one piece. no seams. new pat
 terms. size 9x12 feet value
 s2750, special ........ S22. 2.50 Good quality Brussels rugs. par
 Tor and dining room patterns.
 size 9x12 feet. special ... Sl5 Royal Wilton Rugs. made for
 hard wear. patterns copied
 from expensive Persian and Turkish pieces. size 9Xl2. value s3750. special ... S5c 900 smyrna Rugs. large size. in oriental or floral designs. special ............ Sl.75 eacf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26

Do not seek giory. nothinz @ ex. peEstve ss eiorT.-Sydnsy szith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26

Inform your frien1s cut of town of the doings in waterbary by sending them she Democrat: ss . rear. <2 cents . ruouxh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
THREE MATTRESS SPECIALS.

Cotton top mattresses. value
 s5-50. special ...-... S2.45 each Cotton top and bottom mat
 dresses. special --.... S450 each All cotton mattresses. extra
 quality of ticking. special .- s5.ss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
very Lucid.

A lady left her home for her annual
visit to her mother. Beforejhe depart.
ure she told her husband that If no
wanted anything that he could not cas-.
lily find he was to write to her for d.
rections. Don't turn the house upside
down, as you generally do" she said.
II will answer at once and tell Won
just where 1t ls.' Soon after his wife,s
departure neighbor came in to borrow
pattern Of dress. The husband
wrote, as he had been requested to do.
This was the answer by return-"You
will find 1t hanging on the wall by the
garrett stairs, or In the box on ton Of
the sewing machine in Ellen's room
the green box, or the red one, / forgot
which. Perhaps, though, it is on the
top shelf In the cupboard in our room
-left-hand side, II remember cor
rectly, but look on the other side. too
II not there 1t Is in the bottom drawer
of the bureau in the hall. That is where
4 keep my patterns, and don't unite ali
the bundles. 1t is among them some.
where. Perhaps 1t is in the second
drawer. 1t is somewhere upstairs. any
way, 50 don't rummage downstairs.
P. Snow come to think of It /
may have lent 1t to my sister Ami"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

have suspected, he inspected the cham
bers Only four were loaded, and in
his fumbling the hammer had fallen on
one of the empty ones.
He turned the cylinder carefully. A
second mistake. he knew, would break
his nerve.
AT moments Of extreme tension, the
most trivial detail frequently assumes
an undeserved Importance. Emmett
was by nature ana training an orderly
man. AS he snapped the breech to for
the second time he noticed an envelope
tucked away under the looking glass
stand.
He glanced at 1t. On It was the
stamp of a firm of solicitors. The name
was unknown to him-but solicitors
letters had been painfully frequent Of
late. A freak of curiosity tempted him
to know the worst. He opened 1t, and
the lines swan before his eyes.
Dear sir" he read, 1--WE beg to In.
form you of the death of your uncle.
our esteemed client, which took place
on the 14th ult. We should have ac-
quainted you with the fact before, but
1t has taken US considerable time to
discover your address. The late John
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

~ q. BELL- was on the Right trdcK, having q
steam propelled airshp.
The fact that the Wright brothers have been able to
ny with machine that weighs 1925 pounds proves
concusivcly that the first stage has been passed Their
engine alone weighs than 200 pounds their
embodlcs great many principles which are In the line
of progress The fexlbty of the rudderprn front
and is something that to auger@e for the
future success While have not personally it. yet
readily how such rudders may be worked adj
vantageousy in controlling the machine
The outlook for aerial navigation is growing brighter
every day. Just what It will eventually amount
probematical However, the hardest part of the
difficulty has been overcome, that of really flying, and
proving to the world that 1t is reality The stage
is the studying out of the problem Of weight that
carried If the Wright brothers able navigate the
air with their structure bearing nearly ton, it
that a greater weight can be carried.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
y - INNS !mfnr El 2
under administration He may take what timber he
needs for domestic use without asking.

under administration. He may take what timber he
needs for domestic use without asking.
In the sale Of timber there is chance for monopoly
for the Secretary Of Agriculture sell as much or
little as he peases to whomever he peases what
ever price he deems fair for the best interests Of all the
people. The government gets fair return for its own
timber whereas before 1t practically gave 1t away and
gave 1t away In such that 1t monopolzed
In vast tracts by corporate interests And after 1t
cut off the land was burned and became nonpro
ductye waste.
The range is used for the grazing of live stock. On
those national forests created after March 1907 there
Will be no interference with the grazing industry. 1t
will go on just II the national forests had been
established, during the entife grazing of 1907,
without fee and without any interference
The land within national forests freely open to use
as sites for hotels sores mills residences and all other
legitimate purposes. The greatest possible of the
land is desired. The people, settlement and indus
try the better is the protection which results All kinds
OF improvements not only permitted but are decided.
ly welcomed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

The opened window sash. rests on ton
OF this frame. Weather strips exclude
the air from the room. The other
frame rests on the bed. The frames
are held in position by adjustable rods.
"A hood, similar to those on cameras.
connects the two frames.
The frames are covered with cur
'tains. The one at the window is on
"a spring roller, 80 as to regulate the
admission of air. The curtain on the
rear frame has a semi-clrcular opening
at the bottom, braced by slender rods.
A flap of flexible material snugglos
close to the neck of the sleeper, A
small celluloid window is also placed
In this curtain.
An adjustable pillow rest is in the
cabinet. 1t is board hinged to the
bottom of the rear frame and held Mt
the outer edge by hangers from the
top Of the rear frame. The hangers
are slotted and adjustable by means
OF threaded studs and thumb screws.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

"Oh, James, how lovely! You don't
know how terrible 1t has been lying
here. I've been horrid at times, James !;
but that's all over now, isn't 1t? Kiss
me, and then go and have your supper.
Why, you're crying!"
.I-I-the sudden change has unset
me, dear. There. I'm all right now.
and I'll see you of at the station to-
morrow. They won't care-I mean,
they'll excuse me being late at the Of
fice."
Emmett stood on the platform and
watched the train glide out Of the sta
ton. He had bought his wife maya.
line and basket of fruit, and saw her
comfortably Installed. He watched her
80 with dim eyes and an aching lump
n his throat-she had called him by q
pet name long fallen into dlsuse-as
the train moved off.
Then he turned resolutely away. He
vas feeling cold and nervous, and he
cared at the Inst moment his courage
night fall him. He entered the station
F'ar and drank brandy and soda. Then.
lie stopped at pawnbroker's shop and
;ot cheap German revolver.
Clutching his parcel, he made his
way home to the little house, let him
self in, and locked the door. The girl
bad gone on holiday, and the place
vas deserted.
Emmett went to the drawer and pull
ID out the life Insurance policy. On
he envelope he wrote, in his neat
: -lerkly hand, For my wife private
md propped 1t up against candlestick
IN the manteIplece. Then he went
slowly up the narrow, staircase to her
bedroom.
The blinds were drawn, but there
vas ample light for his purpose. The
stale, yerdigris-covered cartridges
iammed in the chambers: his hands
we're shaking, and he was naturally
lumsy and unaccustomed. At length.
lowever, he managed to fill four cham.
oers and snap the breech to. 1t was a
Mretchedly made single action thing.
ind he shuddered as the lock action
gave double click.
Lord. have mercy-have mercy!" he
muttereu, dry-llpped, and pulled the,
trigger.
1t fell with sharp snap. Dazed and
confused. hut with courage few would.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
~~~~N~No~~

Emmett was born in 1868, yet one
would have put him down as man
bordering on so; even his fellow clerks
always referred to him as "Old En-
nett" He was one of life's derellcts
worn by hopes deferred. Illusions
shattered and early ambitions nipped
1t was natural enough that tire.
days after his wife fell Ill the head OF
the firm should summarlly dismiss him
with months salary, and a hint that
his work was getting sloyenly.
How he got out OF the office he never
quite knew. He remembered nothing
until he found himself on the from.
steps, numbed with sickening apprehen.
sions for the future.
From his long connection with the
Arm he knew, and was known, at many
Offices He went the round of these and
Z OF many other strange ones. At every
one he received the same answer, some.
times bluntly, sometimes with slcw
of consideration Times were bad
cutting expenses not enough work for
their own staff, let alone extra hands. .
With SILVER, he turned to face the
five-mile trudge home. Home! BE
shivered again as he thought of IT.
the stuffy house in the little street; the
slatternly girl who slept out; the peeyisl
woman who lay Ill upstairs, crying he.
cause they could not do as their neigh.
bors dld-constantly nagging, constant
" blaming
He still loved her with a dog.iike
fidelity; yet he shrank from the slrill
voice and the constant upbraidins. She
accused him of want of proper pride, OF
helplessness. Why didn't he get his
uncle to do something for them--he had
money. When he demonstrated that he
had only seen his uncle twice in his life
and that years ago-she relaped INTO
sullen tears.
He was faint with hunger, but there
was something to do first, before touch
ing the unappetizing meal laid Cor him.
He went to drawer In the writing t;l-
BILE and drew out long envelope in
which was life insurance policy for
EGO. He had taken 1t out at the time
of his marriage and had contriyed to
keep the premiums paid up.
Having read 1t again. he gave sigh
Of relief; he had been right all along,
but he wished to make certain. He re.
placed the envelope, and counted out
the money in his pocket-there were
twelve soyereigns. One he kept for
purposes Of his own; the others he took
upstairs to the alllng wife, with fore
ed smile and brazen lie of a rise In
salary and an important post in the
Office.
"And-and SO you see. dear" he con
cIuded with little choke in his voice,
I'VE shall be able to do as the doctor
said. after all. You shall go down to-
to Margate; they say the air is very
good there, and you can get strong and
well again." BE-.
Mrs Emmett's face frightened, and
she slipped an arm round his neck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
Such a Bio Hotel.

Mrs. e. R. Thomas, the day her
horse Nemesis won at Gravesend, was
congratulated on the success of her
racing stable.
When one wins" Mrs. Thomas an
swered modestly, ones losses are
forgotten. But in racing ones losses
are many, and the keeping of stable
has Its troubles.
THE general idea of a racing stable,
the idea that it is one long triumph
and Joy is very wrong. 1t is as ex-
aggerated as the foreigners descrip.
ton Of our mammoth hotels.
In American he said, everything
is on grand scale. They have gigan.
tic buildings of incredible splendor.
live in New York in hotel of such
colossal proportions that when 1 rang
the bell Thursday evening the waiter
would come to my room Monday morn
ing. Philadelphia Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
a prince on the train.

/ Passengers on the Overland Limited
this morning were startled by the ap.
pearance in the dining car of Prince
Mahomed Agakhan, of India, wearing
a suit of pajamas. The young noble.
man had taken his seat at one Of the
tables when his secretary stepped up
to him and whispered several words
in his ear. The dining car was well
filled with other passengers, including
a number of women, who were shock
ed somewhat by the Princes apparel.
AS gracefully as possible Prince Ma
homed accompanied his secretary back
to his stateroom. He was much
chagrined over the situation and ex-
pressed great modification that the
American women could not appreciate
that by right Of birth he was entitled
to appear in any garb he chose to
wear. He is on his way East to study
Industrial conditions.-San Francisco
Call.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
Religion Ended sister. bonnet.

NehSlOn Gnueu S1btcrB ktOuhcts
An old colored nanny, who had
served the mistress Of a Baltimore
family many years, was telling that
lady's daughter some of her OWL per-
sonal experiences in her younger days.
Nanny was known as "Aunty Prior"
to the household and as isis Prior" to
fellow-negroes on the plantation. She
had small grudge against one. Eme-
line Dorsey, fellow-seryant, but
bided her time for revenge. The oppor-
tunity came when Emeline appeared at
meeting in new Easter bonnet. and
Sis Prior, catching a glimpse of 1t,
seated herself directly behind the wear
err in the church.
Every time the speaker paused in
his address Sis Prior uttered a fervent
"Amenw By degrees she began to rock
backward and forward, and finally the
spirit moved her to lay violent hands
upon the flnery adjoining Emeline Dor
sey's head.
81 just grabbed that hat of that de-
ceitful nigger's head" she told her
hearer, land tramped it and tramped
1t, and all the girls yelled 'Emellne,
H.neline, look what she do to your bon
metz And Emeline say, i guess have
to 'scuse Sis Prior; she done got re-
liglon and don't know what she's do
ing;;' but" said this arch hypocrite,
with quiet chuckle, isis Prior done
knew mighty well what she was do
ing"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

There very few of who get tired Of being
ourselves Very few of really admire ourselves and
not always do we find thoughts good, comforting
angels
Indeed, the world is trying to get away from Itself
That's just what trying to do when we 20 to the
theaters parties read novels the day long o. the Joy
of live novel, story of love and adventure: Of
hero-handsome. strong, manly; of herone-pretty,
are the heroine and forget all about the person
called "me," who perhaps may everything that the
hero isn't
The thing to do. then, is to endeayor to live hero
isn't it? Find out your lackings and fill in. Be very
careful what you do, be careful what you think
Build UP your character until you never get tired of
yourself until you find pleasant company in your
thoughts.
Daily strive to do right, and don't take any of days
Study good books and good people, yourself anew
II your thoughts bad, Danish them and find good
You will never get tired the company Of good
thoughts.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
FOR TUBERCULOSIS VICTIMS.

New Sleeping Cabinet which In
surcs Plenty of Fresh Air.
A great boon to those who are fight
ing against the ravages Of tuberculosis
is the invention Of a sleeping cabinet,
which insures plenty Of fresh air. At
the same time 1t protects the body Of
the sleeper from drafts and exposure.
The device consists of two frames.
The outer frame is extensible later
ally. and rests on the window ledge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03

A lawyer while conducting his case
cited the authority Of a doctor Of law
yet alfye.
MY learned friend" interrupted tho
judge, you should never go upon the
authority of any save that Of the dead
The living may change their minds."-
Nos Loisirs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
Tax on Irish Bachelors.

It is surely the function of the State
to encourage rather than to penalize
a high birth rate. A bachelor tax ex-
lists in many countries. If that course
be thought too extreme, differentia-
ton between bachelors and men of
family in the income tax payments
would at least tend in that direction
Dublin Freeman's Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-04-03
Emmett's will leaves you sole lesate,

. VIII 1euVes you lsuIe Ie2Hrees
as you know he"
Emmett got no further, for the sud.
den revulsion of feeling was too much
for him-that, and the lack Of food.
The revolver clattered on to the floor
and exploded harmlessly, and he fell
back in a dead faint.
Mrs. Emmett enjoyed her holiday
and altered circumstances, but she
never knew the truth.-London An
swers,