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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
LOLLYPoP IN THROAT.
Raymond Bergen Would Not Care
 for a Second Experience.


 Raymond Bergen, son of Contractor Edward Bergen, of Baldwin street, had an experience with lollypop last evening, which will be apt to prompt him to give the palatable morsel a wide berth for the future. He was holding onto the stick in the regulation style and had the candy in his mouth when the juicy part of 1t became detached from its moorings and slipped into his throat The pas sage was not wide enough to let it through and the boy commenced to choke. A physician was hurriedly summoned and when he entered the house the patient thinking an opera ton was going to be performed upon him slipped out and ran down tic street, wieh few other urchins after him. After short time they brought him back, but at that time there was no need of the doctor. In the mean time the candy kept growing smaller and in the excitement it disappeared and then all the trouble was over. It was reported that the boy had a close call for his life, but Dr Dwyer, who was summoned. said to-day that he didn't thing SO, and added that he was called because the family didn't want to take any chances.
 Raymond is one of the bright pupils at the High school and while his class mates were pleased to meet him this morning those who knew of the incl dent could not refrain from asking him about his experience with the lol- lypop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
CO-PARINERSHIP CHANCE

The undersigned hereby desire to notify their customers and the public in general, that the co-partnership in existence for some years under the name of C. l.. Holmes & Co, has been terminated, and that c. l. Holmes, the senior member, has withdrawn entirely from the firm and retired from the business, and will hereafter occupy himself with other affairs.
 Walter w. Holmes. and C. Stanford Bull, who for some time past have had the active management of the firm of c. l.. Holmes < Co, will here after conduct the same business un- der the firm name of Holmes & Bull, as successor to c. l.. Holmes X Co.
 All obligations of c. l.. Holmes S Co, have been assumed and will be performed by Holmes & Bull.
 Waterbury. Conn, May s. 1907.
 CHARLES l.. HOLMES.
 WALTER W. HOLMES.
 c. SANFORD BULL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
SMALLPOX PATIENT.
Case Developed at Thompsonville,
 Due to Lax Quarantine.

Thompsonville. May 10.--It be- came known yesterday that another case of smallpox has developed on Cottage green and the board of health is being criticised for lax quarantine methods. The windows in the Landry family home have been open daily and no watchman is kept around the house and it Is alleged that during their illness Mrs Samuel Bellveau visited the Landry family and played cars with the patients. Dr Terry c. varno was called yester- day to visit Mrs Beliveau and i'm mediately pronounced her illness smallpox.
 Altogether the physicians report seven cases and all are doing we'll with the excetpion of Mrs Landry. who Is reported in a serious condi- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
Case of slIstaken Identitr.

New London, May 10.-Patrick Ward. who has been held on the charge of a murderous assault on Mrs Mary Octavio of Lyme. will not be tried. as State Attorney Hull Is con- vinced that Wards arrest is a case of mistaken Identity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
pers, eee. ,e shanshsI.

WASHINGTON. May 10. - Charles Denly relinpuished to Wilbur T. Carr the ofice of chief clerk of the depart mcnt of state and took the cath of of- fee as American consul general at Shanghai. China.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
shoek rrs- street Light Fatal.

TUPPER LAKE. Y. r. May 10y- Fred Garrison. the manager of the To- cal electric light plant. was instantly Killed by electricity at Tupper Lake Junction last night while fxing . ffreet Hrhf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away

Mrs Carolina A. Granniss. widow of Norman D. Granniss, both former prominent residents of this city, died yesterday at the private sanitarlum of Dr NJ. J. Adams, West Haven Mrs Granniss fell last week at the home of her sister. Mrs $. A. Clark of 10 Gilbert avenue. New Haven. with whom she had been stopping and infictel a cut in her knee that required twenty stitches, and entered the sanitarium on advice of her phy- sician. Blood poison set in and car ried her away. Besides Mrs s. A. Clark she leaves another sister, Mrs Eliza A. Clark of TerryyilIe, also two brothers, Martin A. Pond of this city and Edward L. Pond of Terryville. The remains will be brought to this city on the train arriving at 1:10 to- morrow afternoon and the funeral service will be held at Hall Memorial chapel. The burial will he in River side cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

The funeral of the late Charles E. Turner took place at o'clock this afternoon from the residence of his mother, Mrs E. T. Turner, on John son street, with service by the Rev John c. Davenport, D. D., and inter- ment in Riverside cemetery. The bearers were Charles c. Belden, Homer F. Filley, w. D. Martin and Edward w. Johnson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
For Sale

A centrally located business block having two large stores and several tenements, a splendid investment Particulars will be given only to par ties meaning business.
 A six tenement building. finely fin- ished, all improvements and paying over 10 per cent on price asked. On North Main street, a 3-family house, all Improvements. pays about 10 per cent on price asked
 Splendid building lots on South Main street, Lounsbury street and South street. Can be bought at req sonable prices.
 Those lots are the most convsn- lent and desirable building lots in the city.
 lust the place for a home or in- veztment-
 ID. T. GRIFFIN.
 Real Estate. Investments.
 6 East Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED--Clocks Watches and Jewelry to be repaired; cheaper and better than ever before; work called for and delivered. Write or telephone Schneer, the Jeweler, 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED--The public to know that ]. F. Farrell has moved his photo- graph gallery to 50 Bank st, where he is prepared to do all kinds of frst-class work. Children's photos . speciality; all work guaranteed.
 5-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
NOTICE.

John H. McEvoy. who has conduct ed a grocery store at 1oG Baldwin street. for the past F years has sold out to John Kirsch. who will take charge on Monday, May 13, 1907.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-Bedding, pot and vege- table plants in large variety; strong healthy stock; Pansies the best in the city. w. F. Beerbaum, florist, South Waterbury, at end of Bald win st and trolley. Telephone.
 k-7-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-Hotel and restaurant; i; good bargain; selling because of ill.,
 ness of my husband. Inquire 240
 North Main st. 5-4-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED-Bookk at once, ex- perience and reference required. Young lady preferred. Address Bookkeeper. care of Democrat.
 4-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

distribute samples, tack signs; good pay, steady, no canvass ing. Oliver, Monroe building, Chi cago. 5-10-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

We offer for sale on the Bunker Hill road, minutes from trolley, a Groom cottage, with all improve ments, city water. fuel. gas, large lot with garden, good neighborhood. Small payment down secures it. Will make an ideal home. Let us show it to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-On Bucks Hill. 100 acre farm, 35 or 40 acres under cultivation; 700 or 800 cords of wood ready to cut. Good pond on farm; four miles from center. For particulars call on Hebert and Viger, at the farm in the forenoon or Sunday, or drop postal to IA Gal win st, city. 5-3-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE--Diamonds. watches, clocks, jewelry; cash or credit; cheaper than any store in this city. Will you not take look at our stock? Schneer. the Jeweler. 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
Miscellaneous.

your coal, wood and charcoal from Henry Robillard, successor to w. H. Scott & Co. Telephone orders in evening to
 o65-5 or during day to 145-6. 6-7-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-Three 2-family houses, paying 10 per cent on investment; i; also small farm centrally located. For rent, four room tenement, centrally located. Inquire of T. P. Hutchinson & Son, 109 Bank st, room 4. or 2S Park place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED--Cleaning of all kinds; window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinney. 59 Kings bury tt. Tel 29$-3. 9-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

THE NEW FOOD LAW has no ter TOTS for Avery's West Main St Res taurant. While our prices are down to hard pan, everything we handle is of the best. Unbelievers should try one of our 200 dinners. Lunches from 5c up. Avery's. 445 West Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

MEN WANTED to get their custom and ready made clothing, the best goods for the least money, for cash or credit. Call at 33 Grand st and see Al Arthur Bernier. 5-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

3I5 Bank st,F. 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 a special ty. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED--Sales lady; one having
 had some experience. Apply to
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland. 5-6-tf (
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-Cash or credit, strictly confidential, watches, clocks, dia- monds, rings and musical instru- ments: Also, money to loan. Schneer, the jeweler. 19S S. Main st. Phone 1852.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED-Experienced saleslady at the Paris Millinery Store, 113 South Main. st. Good chance for the right part@. 5-7-8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED-All who enjoy a game of pool to come to Olanoff's, II Grand st, where they can use tables, with free refreshments furnished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED--Cast off clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mail or ders promptly attended to. A, R. Posner. sos Bank st. 11-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

L.. P. DULAC-Stair builder and cab inet maker. jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mall orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 2-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor. stair builder and cabinet maker, store Citing a speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith < %. oo Sen edict st, Waterbury. Conn. Resi- dence 62 Tracy ave; postomce COX 1ly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-We are going out of business, our entire stock of trunks. bags. umbrellas and leather goods closing out soc on the dollar. Fix lures for sale, wall cases, counters, show cases, cash register, gas llx- lures, shelving. 124 South Main street, opposite Scovill street. Am erican Umbrella and Trunk shop, next to Union Supply Go. 5-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WENTED-Broken pipes. amber stems refltted. Only place in Wa. terbury where this Is done. Cheap CT and quicker than New York B'errsl & Markert. BPS Bank st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED-Lady for housekeeper
 and to look after children. Apply ! 27S South Main st. 5-S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

WANTED-The people te know 1T they have not S7 for ton of coal.
 they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. 12-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
FOR SALE

FOR sALE--Automatic Wilcox 6 Gibbs single thread sewing ma chine. Address Reasonable" Democrat office. 5-8-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

easy weekly payments without publicity, at the lowest rates. Your dealings will be held strictly confidential. We make sal ary and furniture loans. $5 for 26c. 43 East Main st, room 21. 5-6-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10
WAT TED

WANTED--First-class lathe hands and screw machine operators; also grinders on Brown & Sharpe and Landis machines. The Locomohiie Go of America, Bridgeport, Conn.
 5-9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

HAVE YOU seen Olanoff's New
 Place? If not, why not? Now the l. largest bar in the city; 60 feet of front bar, insuring you quick.
 prompt and pleasant service. Free refreshments with pool. s-11 Grand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

COLLECTOR-If you have any claims you cannot collect, let me have them, and guarantee results. I am here on the ground and know the ropes. I have agents in all states, and can handle cases any where. Frank J. Rametti, the col lector who collects. 16 East Main st, Groom 3), Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE: FIXTURES-We are going out of business; wall cases, show cases, counters, shelving, cash
 register window sash, gas fixtures and our entire stock of trunks,
 bags and umbrellas at 1s price.
 Call 124 South Main, American Umbrella and Trunk shop, opposite Scovilf street. Look for the cleo trio sign. 5-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

TO RENT-Tenement four nice rooms, top floor, 228 South Leon- ard st.. 5-1O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-10

FOR SALE-Piano, Gabler Bros up- right, in good condition; former price $S25, now $100. Steinert's, cor Center and Leavenworth sts.,
 5-S-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03

just that long will real estate in this city go undervalued.
 Reform must come, if at all, through the insistence of the new state tax commission upon a uniform level in the state of 60 per cent of market value. The 60-per-cent rule would carry the valuation of Block 86 up to s1,200,00 It stands now at S970,60o. This degree of gain would extend be- yond Block s6 in all directions.
 Can the state tax commission com pei the county officials to do their duty? This is hard one, but it is safe to say the state commission can do it, for the law gives it ample power, and the query should therefore be this, Has the new commission the needful courage to apply in Jefferson county it's 60-per-cent rule? This is the prob lem as it stands today, and it's solution turns upon force and the initiative of the tax commission rather than upon public sentiment or the self-interest of property holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
ORIGIN OF THE UNION JACK.
Blending of the Three Crosses Little
 Lesson In History.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston Post.
 The British union jack, the Kings col ors, combines three crosses-the cross of St. George, the cross of St. Andrew and the cross of St. Patrick-all on blue field The union of these three crosses occurred in an interesting fashion. Pri- marily England's flag displayed a red cross on white ground The white cross of St. Andrew made It's appearance side by side with that of St. George during the reign of James l., the Scottish King, who ascended the throne of England. It was not until later, however, in 1707, that the two crosses were combined on the one banner and the white emblem of St. Andrew ran from corner to corner of the blue field and crossed the red emblem of St. George.
 Nearly a century later the red diagonal cross of St. Patrick found place on the same flag. It was after the Irish parlia- ment was united to the British that this change took place.
 In England 1t is stipulated that all col ors as flags are termed, shall be hand made. At first they were the work of women members of regimental families, but later the privilege was given to con- tractors, who number less than half a uozen. it Is said. If, however, the wives and daughters of officers want to make colors for their regiments they are per- rnitted to do so, but as a rule these regi- mental colors are submitted to the gar ter king-at-arms for his approval before they are presented to the regiments for which they have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
One-Eourth More

A Talladega citizens ascertains after care full study of the dailies pub lished Tn this state that The Age-Her- aid prints "one-fourth more state news thap<All the other state dailies com bined' This is praise indeed This is an award based on facts, and these facts are in black and white, and measurement even with the eye would quickly determine the accuracy of the Talladega statement.
 The ambition and the intention of The Age-Herald point to the gathering each morning of the news of the state in addition to the news of the city and of the rest of the world. State news is given foremost place, and The Age-Herald intends to have it's state news service keep step with the growth of the state and the growth of the paper itself. If possible the proportion of "one-fourth more" shall be in- creased. It shall not at any rate be diminished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Reform By Law and Force

a discussing the low valuations of
 l estate for taxation purposes
 .uations so low that the realty tax this city is exceeded by licenses and
 ,e like-Mayor Ward said, Whatever ihange is wrought must be through the efforts and willingness of the taxpay- CTS themselves. The chances are these efforts will never be forthcoming until the property owner. begins to realize that his personal interests are suffer- ing and his property depreciating by reason of the failure of the city gov ernment to carry on modern legitimate municipal functions"
 But reform will not come in that way, at least not very soon. So long as property owners are permitted to return their property for taxation pur- poses at 20 per cent of it's true value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
POLAR SINGING BIRD.
Sweet Notes of Feathered Songster
 Heard in Wastes of Arctic.

From Field and Stream for May.
 One of the most interesting of Artio birds Is the snow bunting or Polar singing bird. native of Spitzbergen and Nova Zembla, It's short, agreeable notes sound doubly sweet when heard in these treeless wastes. They build their nests in the mountain clefts, or under large rocks, lin- ing them with feathers and down. In winter time their plumage Is warm and abundant, and especially fits them for the rigor of an Arctic winter During the breeding season and summer they live entirely on insects. particularly gnats, while in winter they subsist on moss, roots and seeds, Some winters less rig orous than others they are in abundance. but at times famine compels them to seek 1 a more favorable climate, and they arc then seldom found, until they invariably return toward spring These bunting are distinguished by a long claw on their hind toe, a structure which really enables them to run about with ease on the soft snow
 Of the other birds I may mention puff fins, divers, looms, dovel1ies, guls, skuas burgomasters. kittiwakes, swans terms geese, hawks, eagles and every variety of ducks known to inhabit the northern l shores of America and Europe, including 1 the scooter, long tail, scaup duck, mer- | ganser goosander and raven. These dc. | light in revelling and resting among the moss covered banks and shores, and among grasses and shrubs that exist about the | polar willow with It's horizontal roots and | shrubs, for in this country the forests are more in than above the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Small industries,

T read with interest The Herald 8 account of new industry-the manufac- ture of ornamental cement blocks-that had been established near Birmingham by John T. Fisher, who recently removed here from Cleveland, O., said ). B. Babb. That plant will employ thirty men-not an army-but it is just such small in- dustries that have built up several strong southern cities. This district offers ex- ceptional advantages for varied indus tries, for not only is the raw material here, but the market as well. A hundred new plants of the extent of Mir Fisher s would mean a greatly increased popula- ton and a greatly increased value of banking business and local wealth."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Mr.. pImmIck.


 J. K. Dimmick. the founder of the Dim mick Cast Iron Pipe Works at North Birmingham, Is at the Hotel Hillman. After spending the greater part of the winter here MT. Dimmick returned to his home in Philadelphia, but is back In Birmingham now with view of remain ing here until the summer While he still gives a good deal of attention to the business of the pipe company, of which his son Fred is president, he finds time for comradeship in social life and among his old friends here he always meets with hearty welcome.
 T find industrial conditions very satls- factory" said Mr Dimmick. The pipe plant Is in excellent shape and our bus mess is about as good as could be wished for. Our product is always in demand, but we are sometimes hampered by the inability of the railroad to haul away pipe after 1t is loaded in the cars This trouble always occurs when prosperity is abnormal. The railroads have more freight than they can handle with dis patch But all in all, we have no right to complain; on the contrary We should feel grateful that prosperity has spread over the country and staid with us as long as 1t has"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Mover. Haywood and rettibone

On December 30, 1905, ex-Governor Steunenberg was killed at Caldwell, Idaho, by bomb so placed that the opening of the gate at his home lot fired the instrument of destruction. Tn the fierce troubles of 1SS9-1S90 in the Occur d'Alene mining district he was governor of Idaho, and at one time he held 800 miners prisoners in "the bull pens" of that outbreak. Five years later he was murdered. Through the confession of one Harry Orchard, President Charles H. Mover, Secretary Treasurer w. D. Haywood and Execu- tive Committeeman George A. Petit bone of the Western Federation of Miners stand charged with the murder of Steunenberg, although they were in Denver when the act was committed. The Western Federation consists of i 75,000 members and POI unions, and 1t considers the charge as one brought against itself, or rather 75,000 mem bers of the federation think that the effort to convict their leaders of mur- i der is a reflection upon each one of themselves.
 In the coming trial, which Is to be begun on May g, the men who own the silver and lead mines will be pitted against the men who handle the picks and drills underground, and each side 1 is well organized, well-equipped with high-priced lawyers, and well-inspired to do it's utmost in the court room at Boise. Before jury of twelve men, mostly farmers, will come for settle. ment and determination a question that shakes to the center the state of Idaho and all the other mining states in the far west That question is just this Did Frank Steunenberg meet his death from a conspiracy by the inner circle" of the Federation, guided by the three defendants, or did he die a victim to the hatred of miners who were burning for revenge for alleged indignities received during the Occur d Alene labor troubles Of five years ago?