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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-20
No Large Yield.

II have covered the larger part OF
the cotton belt since the growing sea-
son, and in my judgment, the out
look is not flattering for a large
Weld; the demand is certainly tor a
large yield. The dry goods trade ana
the manufacturer Of cotton goods ap-
preciating the fact that the demand
for cotton products is increasing fas-
ter than the supply, also that there
is being some intelligence used in the
sale Of the crop, have raised the
price Of manufactured articles to that
point that justifes them in giving a
much higher price for the raw ma
terial and still save to them a fine
dividend. I am creditably Informed
that within the last few years all
bleachel goods, print and the finer
manufactured articles have advanced
at a rate far in excess Of the advance
in the price Of cotton.
"Reeent advices from Texas, Ark
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
DANCING

Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks aca- demy, 43 East Main street, advanced class with orchestra music Friday evenings. Beginners classes Mon- day and Thursday evenings and Sat- urday afternoon. Academy can be rented for private dances, etc. Tel 177-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
Jacques
MRS DANES DEFENSE. 1"

1 Polls own stock company this
 week will be seen in the powerful
 play Mrs Danes Defense" by Henry
 Arthur Jones. The play was first played in this country few years ago by Miss Margaret Anglin and is an interesting study of English social | life. It is problem play and dur ing it's four acts are many moments | Of intense dramatic strength. The stock company during the past week
 has shown that the organization is
 capable of excellent work and this weeks play affords greater opportuni- ties to the different players. The new leading woman, Miss Edna E. Bruins, will have the role of Mrs Dane. She is an actress of much
 ability and is especially suited to a role of this kind. Miss Bruns is a
 niece of Francis Wilson and has been
 trained under his direction for the past few years. Richard Gordon, the
 leading man will have a role suited to his talents and George o. Nichols, under whose direction the play has been produced will play one of the strong parts. Miss Tree, Miss Ab- .bey, and the other members of the cast will have roles which are sure to be capably handled. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
RIGHT FLANDERS BEST.
Eaters in Big Leagues Averages to a
 Recent Date.

Figuring on the averages, the righ
 handed batters have had all the bes
 of 1t to recent date. Of the mer
 that have batted .250 Or better, 23 fl
 number. l6 are right handed and sev en bat left handed. The leaders anc their percentages are: Jones, Chicago
 .43S; Hoffman, New York, .378; Un glaub, Boston, .378; Clarke, Cleve land, .375; Laporte, New York, .356 Crawford, Detroit, .351; Knight, Ath letics, .345; Anderson, Washington .343; Schreck, Athletics, .341; Orth New York. .333; Harstel, Athletics .33S; Parent, Boston, .333; Stoval Cleveland. .324; Conroy, New York .Sl7; Pickering. St Louis, BIO; Klei, now, New York, 1903; Hickman Washington, 300; Elberfeld, New York, .294; Wallace, St Louis. .293; l.. Cross, Washington, .293; Schmidt Detroit, .292; Schaefer. Detroit, .290; Chase, New York, .290, and Mcintyre, Detroit, .290.
 Several of the American leagues star hitters of previous years were very slow to get started this season. Among them are George Stone, who led the league last season; Napoleon Lajoie, Willie Keeler and Bill Brad ley.
 In the National league the differ- ence between the right and left-hand batsmen is not so great. Six of the Giants who play regularly bat right handed and four left-handed. Dahlen, a right-hander, leads, Seymour, Strang and shannon, left-handers, follow in order. Then come Devlin and Bresnahan, right-handers.
 The Chicago clubs are also about equally divided. Harry Steinfeldt, who has led the National league bats men with .429 per cent, bats right handed. Hoffman, who is second of the Cubs, is right-hander, and Shulte, the third, is left-handed.
 Of the 300 per cent class batters Of the Nationals ten are right-hand- CTS and six left-handers. The five lead CTS bat left-handed. Of the first twen- ty-two, thirteen bat right-handed and nine hit from the port side.
 The leading batters of the National iedBue d snort time ago and percent ages were: Steinfeldt, Chicago, .429; Lobert, Cincinnati, .421. Magee, Phil adelphia, 400; Dahlen, New York, .360; Leach, Pittsburg, 1858; Holly, St Louis, $50; Hoffman, Chicago, .333; Huggings, Cincinnati, .333; Beaumont, Boston, .333; Schlei, Gin .333; Mclean, Cincinnati, .316; Jordan, Brooklyn. .313; Brars- field, Philadelphia, .30S; Seymour, New York, .302; Hallman, Pittsburg, 300; Shulte. Chicago, 300; Beckley, St Louis, 300; Strang, New York, .299: Ritchey, Boston, .289; Byrne, St Louis. .2S2; Kane, Cincinnati, PTS; Chance, Chicago. .273.
 Wagner, Lumley and King are the batting leaders of last season who Ire now struggling but gradually gaining on the advance guard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
EAGLE HALL VAUDEVILLE.

Another large crowd will in all probability take in the show at
 Eagles hall this evening as it is anna lteur night. Several acts will be pre- sented by local talent and judging l from the fun at the hall last Monday might, the attendance this evening
 should be bigger than any other night since the continuous show has start
 ed at the Auditorium. Two { con- certs were given yesterday, one in the afternoon and one at night. These concerts will be given on Sunday from now on. Starting this week
 the price of admission is ten and
 twenty cents. the last amount en-
 titling the person to reserved seat
 This weeks bill includes Shirley, the refined musical artist; Robin, the
 juggler, said to be very good comedian; George Kane with a Ger man dialect that keeps the audience
 laughing during his entire act; Miss Minnette Sullivan. soprano that knows how to sing; moving pictures that are up to date and illustrated songs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13

ings in time of war. No matter ir
 what direction they are hurled the throwing knives will infiict a danger ous wound if they come in contact with the living target. The collection contains examples of the principal patterns in use. although there gre in. numerable individual variations. The arrow shields in the new collection are unusually fine.
 It Is not generally known that many of the African tribes excel in wire work. They make wire of copper and brass, which they use in the orna. mentation of the handles of assegalis, the hilts of knives, the helves of bat. tlo axes and the Ike. One of the fancies of the African savage is tho oruameniation of gourds and vases ornamen;ed in this way are almost as striking as inlaid work produced in Russian shops. although, of course, crude in execution.
 Gems of the pottery collection came from Bechuanaland. Some of the ex- amples suggest the classic forms of the Greek urns and vases and set the archaeologist to speculating as to how these patterns could have SO much in common with designs which belong to the highest civilization.
 Experts who have examined the numerous baskets in the collection find that in weave and pattern some of them are identical with those woven by Mexican Indians. This phase of the subject alone furnishes material for fascinating speculation as to the history of the race.
 From every point of view the ob- iects which are gathered in the re- gently purchased collection are of the highest importance as the eniighten- ment of the Dark Continent is alter ing the primitive arts and Is leading the natives to add conventional Euro-> pezn designs to many objects which they manufacture. Tke present col lection has not a single object which shows the influence of anottar civil izatioa and Is therefore regarded as Of unusual value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13

New London, the Holyoke leader having been invited to take a place outside the fence at the New Ha- ven lots last week. In almost every game Beeeher has had conflicts with players over his alleged poor de- cisions.
 Three former Connecticut leaguers are now included in the lineup of the wilkesbarre club of the New York State league. Dan Conghlin of Hartford has been purchased from tho Lancaster Tri-State club. where he was given a short tryout in the box: Tommy billion. former Pony. is covering shortstop. and Frank Doran. who caught in Hartford sew eral seasons ago. is doing the back stop stunts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
IT BEATS RUBE wADDELL,
Can't Understand Why His Wife
 Should Have Him in Court.

At Philadelphia last week George Edward, better known as 'Rube' Waddell, the Philadelphia American league southpaw, was brought into court to answer to charge of deser- tion and non-support preferred by his wife, Mrs May Waddell, who came from her home in Massachu- setts to prosecute the charge, but no testimony was heard.
 Mrs Waddell was waiting in the office of the magistrate when George and the constable got there.
 Now you know, May, that al- ways supported you" said George. "I gave you everything you wanted. And here you are bothering me just when I want to do my best work"
 'I know" said Mrs Waddell, that you have been trying your curves on me and 1 am getting dizzy trying to hold you. So I got my lawyer to take you in hand. He's legal catch CT. You've simply got to be good"
 Well, this beats me-" said George. Five hundred dollars bail for court" said the magistrate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
WERE sAVAGES, BUT,
SKILL OF AFRICAN ARTISANS : AMAzEs AMERICAN EXPERTS.
Remarkable Skill Shown by Savage Tribes In the Manual Arts Splendid Collection Brought
 to This Country.

Where it was least expected to find skill in the manual arts American col lectors have discovered rich treasure. Among the savage tribes of darkest Africa a proficiency has been found which would do credit to the artisans of civilized lands, and choice collec- tion of HOO pieces of their handiwork has just been presented to the Ameri- can Museum of Natural History at New York city by three of the trus- tees of the institution. This collection is almost invaluable in that it is a compendium of African ethology, for they are illustrative of the skill in the manual arts which has been attained | by tribes that the western world al- ways speaks of as living in savagery They were gathered by Richard Douglas, a well known collector, who acquired all the specimens in several years travel through the Dark Cont. nent. The collection is now being prepared for exhibition, and when it is on public view the scientists de- clare that it will greatly change the common opinion of the ability of the negro in his savage state to do the work of an artisan
 Some of the most remarkable work is the handicraft of the Congo tribes, who have produced specimens of wrought iron compare favorably with weapons made in the workshops of Italy and Spain in the middle ages. The African is the oldest iron worker, and some of the specimens which are in the Douglas collection have com manded the admiration of the savans who have had the opportunity of ex- amining them, for they show an in- herited skill.
 Amorg the weapons the battleaxes chiefly indicate the development which some of the African artifcers have attained. They have heads which are light in weight, but. owing to the peculiar bracing, are strong and eff. fective. They would not be out of place in some hall of arms and armor wrought by the mediaeval craftsmen.
 Diabolical ingenuity is displayed in the fashioning of the Congo throw. ing knives" which are wrought into fantastic shapes. Their general outline Is that of a sickle, but they are so covered with projections and smaller blades forged upon the main one that 1t requires a stretch of imagination to trace the resemblance to useful agri. cultural instrument They are like fortified boomerangs. Throwing knives are used principally in the hunting of antelope and deer. although they may also be employed against human be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
BOOMING EvENTy-

May 10, II. IS. Is. IT, 1s-Cood- will hall Waterbury. St Michasl's church bazaar.
 May 16-Third Congregational church supper given by the Ladies' Aid society.
 May 17-Leavenworth hall, May party of Court McGivney. D. of I.
 May 17.-washington Hill Athletic club. Reception and dance.
 May l7-Hamilton hail, Mill Plain. Social and masquerade given by the Nassau Social club.
 May 1S-Waterbury Turn verein, annual Saturday night prom.
 May 19.-Our Lady of Lourdes hall, Moving pictures and illustrated songs. Afternoon and evening.
 May 2s, 2s-Entertainment at Mulcahy school.
 May 2s-Leavenworth hall, proms- made given by the Goodwill Social club baseball team.
 May 20. City hall. Annual muster and inspection of Company E, 1st regiment. Hibernlan Rifles.
 May 3l-Town hall, MIddlebury. May flower dance.
 June 7.-Leavenworth ball. Dance and entertainment given by St Mary's Alumni Dramatic club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
BASEBALL NOTES.

Steamer Flanagan heads the Rochester batters with a percentage of .333. Loudenslager is second with .2s5, and Jimmy Bannon a close third with mark of .2S2.
 There is some talk heard in VII. limantic. of having the Norwich club play regular games there once every two weeks. It is believed that the venture would be a success. as Will limantie will not be represented by team this summer.
 The Washington American league club has sold Jake Stahl to the Chi cago American league club for a price said to be s4.000. The action is the result of a recent decision of the national commission requiring the Washington club to dispose of Stahl within a week.
 Nobody seems to love Longlegs Bob Drew, formerly of the Connecti- cut league and more recently with Fall River and the whalers. The roads to Hasbeenville are muddy at present, but the journey is short. though not one long sweet song of unbounded bliss.--Lynn Item.
 Just when a deal had been prac- tically framed up between Manager Danaher of New Haven and Manager Clarkin of Hartford for the sale of Heine Gastmeyer to Danaher some thing went wrong and ClarkIn de- cided not to part with the player. Danaher. however. Is stiIl making an effort to buy Gastmeyer.
 An infielder answering to the name of Barbour is reported to be one of the new men that Manager Humphreys has secured to strength en the Whalers. There is an extra inielder of that name with the Holy oke club. but the claim in New Lon don is that the new whaler is the man who vas with CieTeland.
 Gene O'Leary of Holyoke hopes to be able 10 rejoin the Waterbury club within the net week. OIeary was a candidate for the berth of second string catchef with the locals. but had to retire after a few days prsc- tioe before the opening of the seq son owing to an injury to his throw Ing arm His arm is now nearly in proper shape
 Umpire Beecher fs certainly hay Ing his troubles all over the circuit. He chased Tom Dowd of the fs,d Tor the sec0nd tine this season st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
The steinert's New Manager.

The NJ. Steinert X Sons Co.,. popu. arly known as the largest retail piano house in the world has recently installed new manager. Charles s. King. in its Waterbury branch. MT. King is young man who will find his way very rapidly to the confidence and god graces of the Waterbury pub lie while the class of instruments The local Steinert house represents, the Stelnway. Weber, Pianola-Piano, Hume. Jewett, etc. have always been their own recommendation and an honor to the Waterbury market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13

When your back aches it is arnost invariably an indication that some thing Is wrong with yoHr Kidneys. De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pins zf- ford prompt relief for weak kfdnsys hacksche. inflammation of the bl1d.icr and all urinary trOuhieS Sold bT H. w. Lake Drug Co and Joseph A Smith. s18 Bank street BrooklTn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
POL'I'S
 s
MISS VIRGINIA HARMED.

An event which should create much interest among local theater-goers
 will be the appearance at Polls on Saturday evening, May IS, of Miss
 Virginia Harmed, the distinguished emotional actress, in "The Great Question" which is dramatization |of Tolstoi's great novel Anna Kare- nina" Miss Harmed will be support led by an excellent company of 60
 people and the piece is elaborately staged. Prices 25 cents to s1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS

May 21.-Mrs Warren's Profession. May 23-Paul Gilmore in At Yale"
 May 2S-"Tha Isle of Bong Bong"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-13

Here's to your health and happiness -DeWitts Little Early RIsers-fa- nous little pills. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Co and Joseph A. Smith, S26 Bank street, Brooklyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
Slate has improved during the past year,

State has improved during the past year,
and no doubt will be still better, es-
pecially as the jamestown Exposition
will appeal to better class Of men to
enter the service and thus make a most
creditable military record there for their
native State. The loss by fire on the
twenty-third of January, 1907, Of all
arms, equipment, qusrtermaster, COM
missary and medical supplies 10 the
hands of the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues battalion is great less to the
State, besides the souvenirs, trophies,
papers, records. etc., of the battalion.
The new full dress and complete rew
khaki outfit has been received recently,
aud large portion has been shipped to
the different Ct nranies.
The report to the War Department
was make by Colonel Charles A. Demp-
sey, after q careful investigation into the
strength of the Virginia State troops.
From 1908 to 1907 there was a de-
crease of 81 in the total militia strength
of the State, and there are now in the
State total of $50, 900 males available
for military duty, but unorganized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
MILITIA FORCE IN STATE OF
VIRGINIA.

In the annual report of the adjutant-
general of the army, made public yester-
day, the following reference is had to the
militia forces of Virginia:
1t is recommended that regular troops,
il only company, attend all encsmp-
ments of the militia. Example is the
best instructor for them, and they will
learn rapidly by having men of the
United States forces in their midst.
1t is earnestly recommended that one
or two competent United States nom
commissioned officers or enlisted men be
sent around the State visiting the differ
ent organizations to aid them in a bet
ter understanding of the systematic in-
struction and training in target practice.
Some few of the companies have quite
recently evinced great interest in this
practice and have made great improve
ment in gallery shooting, and if the en-
listed men recommended could be sent
here, the expense to the government
would be more than compensated for by
the knowledge impaired to these begin
ners.
That there should be better facilities
for handling all supplies sent the State,
the clerical force in the adjutant-gene-
rsPs Office being too small and there be-
ing only one storekeeper. The adjutant-
generals has but two clerks, and hav'
ing to perform the duties of quarter
msster-general, commisssry- general, CHIEF
Of ordnance, etc., his Office is rushed
with work during Office hours.
The personnel of the militia OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 80
aud 8 45 q, M, and / 35, 4 80, 8 80, 30 and
10 30 Z, n. Open at 800 a. IN, IL 20 m, end
4(Op.m. On Sundays Northern mails close
az s Is a. M, 4 80, 7 20 and 9 80 p. M.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close st
7 80 and 10 80 o. M, and 30, 80 and lO3O
o. NJ. Open at 90 q. m. and 90 p. M:
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
4 as and 10 45 a. m, and 3 80. 5 As and 10 30
D. m. Open at 8 q. m, II m and p. M.
Manassas Division mails close at 30 q. M.
and 8 80 o. m. Open at u 80 and 9 80 p. m.
Alexandria and Rouud Hill mails close ct
73o a. NJ, and 90 p. m. Open at 9Oca. M.
and 2 30 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 35 p.
NJ. @ad 10 SO p. m. Open at 500 q. m. and
500 .. m.
Washington mails close at 730, s45 and
10 45 Q. m, and 135, 4 80, 500, 80 and
10 BOB. ID. Open at s g. m, 100 m. and
400 o. %. and 80 D. m.
Office Hours--Open At 300 g. m. Close al
800 p. NJ,
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 q. m. Gloss
Carrier Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes-6 80 and 10 90 q. 10. and % and
< 20 n. m. Full route-6 30 q. "a. and 30 p.
m. Sunday O lection 500 p. N. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 q. n. and close
Deliveries made 8 100 6. m. p. m. and 4 10
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closiag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-04
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