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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
NUTMEG GRATMGs
Interesting Items Rolled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

Our Busy Readers.
 Despondent because. of continued illness, Ernest A Brink, proprietor of saloon in Middletown, committed suicide last night by shooting himself twice in the head with a revolver.
 The second Connecticut Heavy Arr tillery at it's reunion yesterday elect. ed Charles Spreyer of New Haven president and Dwight c. Kilbourn of Kilboprn of Litchfeld secretary and historian and c. w. Hinsdale of Litchfeld treasurer.
 A party of four from Lafalot cot tage, Sound beach, made a record catch of fish about 1000 feet off shore yesterday. They brought back ten blackfish, forty-nine cunpers and one eel, sixty in all. being gone from the cottage less than hours and 30 min utes.
 It Is an unusual sight to see man 91 years of age in the fields superin- tending his having, but such is the case with William B. Kingsbury of Andover He has three moving ma chimes and force of men working | for him. Tuesday Mir Kingsbury' walked unaided across twenty eight foot ladder spanning stream in one of his fields.
 Lorens Golombek of New Britain has handsome carrier pigeon whicl, flew into his coop and made itself at home. On one leg was silver band land on the other piece of paper. The paper was torn, but the fragment showed the following: Steamer Oceanic, off Barnegat-by Capt B. X. Leighton of Mrs Allen H. Strong-each Have fed him and he rested-who finds him?'
 Fred Dickerman, the Milldale milk man, Wednesday afternoon requested Michael Caus, Pole in his employ. to- lead a !, bull to water and this. be- ing done the bull decided he would mix up with the Pole, who had a red patch in the seat of his trousers. He rushed the man and succeeded in tossing him to the ground and then he proceeded to stamp and paw on him. He was badly bruised before workmen could release him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
New French Shoe.

Fashionable Paris wears a new shoe. French shoes are not adven. lures for American feet to rush rash. ly Into, and these new ones least of all.
 They are very long-three or four sizes longer than the size of the foot perfectly straight and have a square toe.
 Except that they have heels, they are like nothing so much as the old fashioned straight, long. shapeiess shoes ladies in this country wore sew eral generations ago. before we had learned to make shoes to fit our feet.
 Paris may know all about hats, but 1t is we'll known by American travel CTS that neither she nor England knows very much about shoes-at least the kind of shoes American feet demand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
uss for Dry Bread.

When you have slices or loaf of white dry bread in the bread box, use 1t for the following delicious dessert: Pour hot milk over the bread; make . batter of eggs. milk and -four. With . soup skinner lift out a piece of bread. hold second to let the milk drain oil. dip in the batter. and fry In some good drippings to a nice brown. Pile on a platter and sprinkle with powdered s.gar. Serve hot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
pr. Peabody Decorated

Emperor William has conferred the crown order of the second class on Dr Francis Greenwood Peabody, professor of Christian morals at Harvard uni versity. who was selected by the Uni versity of Berlin as the first professor from Harvard in the international ex change of professors which began ir 1905. The professor returned to the United States early last year after de nyering his course of lectures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Wom,n ], pIpIom.,,. s.er.t.rr.

Among the attaches who will sc. company the United States delegation to the second peace conference at The Hague is Miss Margaret A Hanna, vho is private secretary to Mir. Ades. the second assistant secretary of state. She is said to be the first wom. an who was ever honored with such q position Miss Hanna has an inti. mate knovledge of international law, precedent and policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Confession of an Expert.

There is no safer or more heroic pastime than tilting at a straw man of ones own making. running the ras- cal through his lights and liver. and hacking at him manfully with ones sword-and all the while shouting that the vretched fellow Is an enemy of the publie.-Springheld Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
msrv.Is of the Human Body.

On an average mans body there are 34o.00o hairs Plucking one every second it would take him 12 eight hour working days to pull them all out. In his blood there are 2s.ooo.- oO0. 100000 red corpuscIes. Laid out side by side they would cover sur. face of 3.I30 square yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
hIa Salvation.

T wuz so low down in de finances said the colored philosopher. dat wus des erbout ter hang myself ter q white oak limb wen man come Tong en paid me 40 cents he'd been a-owin' ever sence freedom broke out. en postponed de occasion en quoiled dc rope up. en went home ter supperl"-- Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Tn. Fo,Iy of Delay.

It is one of the strzngest things ia life how few people have settled ia their own minds what 1t is they really want or vho win take the trouble to be happy. T have often thought how much I should like to do so-snf-so.- . vs hear people ssy. and nine tiue< out of ten it 's scDsthing thsy could vsry szzilT have to1s. orIy fh<T q wzys ru< it oE-Lo.6ca spsc<s1pr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Medical nissor,uns.

It is one of the misfortunes result ing from the diversity and Intricsey of medical knowledge that medicine is divided into sections % numerous and varied that identity of interest be comes more and more difficult of dis covery and descriptiou.-London Hos pital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
ProfemlonaI.

Are you certain you can cook vellT' Madam, I worked two years for the great tenor Alberti- At the last dinner he gave I vas appIauded after each course. and at the end of the dinner vas recalled three times"-Trsnslated for Tales from Fliegende BIatter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
To EbonIxe-

Picture frames. chairs and other furniture may be ebonired by wash ing them four times. thoroughly dry ing between times. in boiling mix. ture of strong logwood and water. Then wash the wood in e solution of acetate of iron. which is a mixture of iron filings and vinegar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
In PIrtur.,ou, Ianan.

Japan is in all things picturesque. Three days before q Japanese we'd ding ascend soft purs of smoke sky ward-the father and mother of the It, tie slnood-blossom bride are burning her playthinss. for is not her -life's play over: her Hfs's york begunT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
n.Ives sy cs,I,o, Esve.tIsr.

She of 'o7--Nos that yoa are through do y0u honestly believe that a college educstion helped y0ur He of Os--Helped mel Wen, ye<t<rdzy l signed . coatrzct to coach the Hc-t- brsska university footbsll te.n for . period of Eve ys.s,-Pu1k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Austrian Emp.rsr,. rhron..

The Austrian emperor. like his brother. the Russian crar. has several thrones-one in the great Hofburg in Vienna and another la Budapest as king of Hungary. The latter is the more interesting oz sccoant of its his tory and safIcuIf--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
A.&P. Bulletin f0T Week

hsQl, DuIlUlln JUL uUUA
 The housekeeper has long since learned to look upon the A. & F. store as remarkable for its price savings in
 TEAS, COFFEES, GROCERIES.
 Buy once and you buy again, as prices and goods are right.
 /n STAMPS with lb of the VERY M FINEST FANCY CHOP TEA. " roc.
 . EXTRAORDINARY STAMP s OFFER EVERY DAY THIS SO STAMPS l lb our best 6oc TEA 40 STAMPS 1 lb our best 50c TEA 2 . STAMPS lb our best 40c TEA 20 STAMPS ID our best 35c TEA
 Try our Fancy Elgln ] Creamery Butter. the price only 200 a ID. 30 STAMPS with ID Coffee 35c. 2S STAMPS with l ID Coffee. BOG. 10 STAMPS with ID Coffee, 25c. 10 STAMPS with ID Coffee. a0c Great sale. extra special, Q cakes A.
 & P. LAUNDRY SOAP, for 25c.
 To the lovers of a good cup of TEA and just what it's called when ready for brewing in the cup, A .& P. BLEND GOLDEN TIPPED
 INDIA-CEYLON TEAt, 25c 1a ID
 package, it has delicious, flavor We give
 GO STAMPS with large can A. & P. Baking Powder, 50c. the best
 made.
 A large bottle of A. & P. Extracts g
 stamps free. best made, pure, 25c.
 Look at these for cut prices and compare the prices of goods as sold elsewhere. We sell best goods at low prices.
 Lea & Perrins Sauce .,........... 19c Safety Matches, dozen boxes =. 5c Fels-Naptha, r. & G. Naptha, Ivory Soap, cakes for ............ Sc Domestic Sardines, boxes for .. loo Quaker Wheat Berries ...... Sc pkg. New Extra quality Mushrooms. =. ................... 2Sc a can A. s& P. Fancy Patent Flour, s bbl
 .................. roc sack
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Special Sale At Halpern's Bargain
 Store This Week.

Heavy Galvanized Wash Boilers. regular price $1, sale price {. 60C Heavy Galvanized Wash Boilers
 regular price $1.SS. sale price 00o Copper Bottom Heavy Wash
 Boilers, regular price $1.25.
 sale price sso Copper Bottom Heavy Wash Boilers, regular price $1.49.
 sale price .............. $1.l6 Copper Bottom Heavy Wash Boilers, regular price $1.69, sale price ....... .......I$l .36 All Copper Tea Kettles. regular price $1.95. sale price ..... S1,S0 Mason Fruit Jars. pint .... 40cI Idoz Mason Fruit Jars, quart \. 55c doz Wine and Lemonade Sets at very low prices.
 N. B.-Call and sec our many other bargains.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
IN POLICE COURT.
Ancient Offender Reappears Be-
fore Justice Crutchfield.

s5ts+ III " j aolASS ~ olSAAAASAOss
Charles Nelson. a negro, was drunk
and disorderly, and he didn't have much
excuse to offer when he faced the Ono
John In Police Court yesterday morning.
"Tllirty-iivo years ago tried you.
nlgger,' said tho man in tho revolving
chnir.
tYas. aar; Al, were drunk dem" an
swered the study III darkest turquoise.
lis this tho same drunk2' qucried the
MIN who wears glasses and whose hair
turned gray while ho talked to offending
ones.
"Dls de next tank All had" plaintivcly
answered tho negro.
Go and sin no more" put lntthc court,
and n dark streak passed down tho cor
ridor.
Frank Moses and John Roland, negroes.
didn't chop Ann Taylor's head completes
" OFF. and will have to spend thirty days
in jail. II they had accomplished their
purpose may DO they would have been
hanged.
Every witness in court testified about
something immateral. All Of those who
could have sent the prisoners to tho
spenitentnry wero suffering from a lack
Of memory.
'.1'nl beat, all right" uuoth the man
UP high. "but these two niggers are going
to spend thirty days in jail
Joe Payne. n small negro, was getting
the worst of SNOWFALL battle, and he
SHE'D brick at Percy Christian. 1t struck
Its object in an n-Christianlike manner.
and Joes cold man. paid 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
w. c. t. u. AT JAMESTOWN
Arrangements Are Made for Re
ception-Room at Exposition.

East End iWomans Christian TEN
perance Union held it's weekly meeting
yesterday afternoon. Arrangements were
made for the part this union Is to take
In the representation Of the State w. G.
r. u. at the jamestown Exposition. At
the recent State convention 1t was de-
clded to have a suite OF rooms. nicely
furnished and suitable for place Of
rest and refreshment, at the exposition.
Those rooms have been engaged In a
beautiful old Colonial house which has
stood for many years on the site Of the
exposition.
Each union in the State will have a
special day during tho exposition, when
a number OF Its delegates will act as
hostesses. East End Union OF this city
has chocen June 9th, when the presi-
dent, Mrs w. NJ. Bickers, and COM
mlttce Of ladies will go down to take
charge of the rooms.
This; union will combine with Its re-
ception day demonstration OF Hover
mission work, when text cards and
flowers will be distributed to the callers
at the W, C, r.. u, rooms.
Other unions In the city and through
out the state will make similar ar
rangements for the comfort Of tired
sight-seera. fe HT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
MANY COMBINATIONS.
Colonel Edgar's Lecture on Jack
son Is Highly Praised.

Amcng the many commendntlohs OF
Colonel Icdgar's "stonewnll Jackson Lee
ture' to be delivered at the T. M. Q. q,
Monday night, are the following:
hudson College, Marion, Ala,
"December l. 1906.
u cannot too highly praise the splendid
lecture on Stonewnll jackson delivered
in the Judson auditorium by Colonel
George NJ. Edgar. From the strong en-
dorsements we had received we expect
ed 10 be pleased, but nll our. expectations
were surpassed, Colonel Edgar, himself
n gallant soldier, who WAS well acaunlnt !,
ed with stoncwall Jackson as student ana
on the field of hattie, is admirably EQUIP
ped for the portrayal Of the noble char-
ucter of tho worlds greatest genius OF
war From the standpoint OF literary ca
celcnce, az well AS IN moral Inspiration
The lecture was a great success.
"R0BT, & PATRlClS,' President"
The Twin-Clty Sentinel. Winston-sa-
lem, n, c., says:
Those who heard the lecture
were simply delighted with It. IT was
OF high literary character, and ablo and
careful In It's analysis of the great clllef-
tain, Colonel Edgar spok Of Jackson y
his work as teacher in the virginia MI,
itlY Institute, and then ~ . splenusa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
CURIOUS FAMILY.
Coffee Ruined Them.

family. 4e'
y was born OF a sick headache fam-
W she says; "Iny father, Enrl,sh Inv
birth, loved his roast beef ana plum
pudding and every rich dish that could
pc brought on the table and always
drank coffee
Associated with my earliest memories
" me picture of my father, Mt times
MSihlhg me lioor, his head bandagcd. his
me race drawn with pain, and his ewes
rolling as in dellrium. He suffered
THIS every few weeks. His brother was
: similarly afflicted, as was also their
sister.
u have had many ailments, which /
Ssn now sec We're properly chargeable
TO the coffee drank. am CO years old,
snd Tor the last half OF my llfo have
been sufferer from kidney troubles
sho extreme nervousness, often tossing
about TIL or O'Clock in the morning,
Ny general health suffered of course
and along with everything else was The
constantly recurring agonies OF sick
headache!
Loving 10 I've, yet life only burden,
friend urged me 10 quit coffee and
drink Postum Food Coffee. was ,o,h
TO give II up but at last / made the
change, and II soon made a wonderful
8cHAhEe IN me for two Years now
have used Postum Food Coffee; ii has
I brought me sound aud refreshing seer
~ night, as When q child. have. had
the headache only twice In the last ycar
The kidney trouble is passing away ant
my flesh has been renewed. used I,
eat little or no brenisfast~had no appe
rite. Now ] wake up hungry and enio,
+ the meal with Il relish, do not trembl,
Or staeger from dizziness. as formerly
my nervousness is gone. Tile old MS .
Z depression and dependency have give
way 10 the ENJOYMENT OF life.
conclude t/,m my own experienc
that coffee Is a subtle and deadly poi8or
piow but sure In ita harmful results, AN
that II II the cause Of many disorders
the human system.
u find Postum Food Coffee, prpperl
y 5,ilaae, a most delicious, inyigorating be-
f,sge that heals while IL nonrislles.
silats cured me, and I'm sure II has addt
fears TO my lsfe.' Name given by 20.
I.in Co., EatIo c:eels. Mich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
WILL ENTERTAIN
SPONSORS HERE
Colonel Gordon Makes Final
Statement on Question III
Letter.
A SCARCITY OF CARRIAGES
Nearly Thousand Dollars Added
Yesterday to Fund for Rich
mond Reunion.

Colonel john w. Gordon, general chair
man OF the Confederate reunion, on Monday
addressed the following self-explanatory
letter to AIR. j. A. Lyons, of Pulaski Va. /:
Your letter of the aith ultimo. address
go TO General w. o. Mickic New Orleans
or the reunion committees for 1907.
In reply TO the first passage of your
communication, beg TO say. that while
share Very largely your sentiments and
nose expressed by the United Daughters of
the Confederacy in their meeting at Gulf
port, and reflected in the orders recently
issued bT the commanding general. regard
ing sponsors and maids OF honor, respect
July submit that the Invitation extended
by Richmond at New Orleans last April to
nod the next reunion In this city, was un-
conditional. nothing being said about do
1ns away with or reducing the number of
spoEhors and maids of honor, and the invi-
tatiss was accepted without any such condi-
tons aaving been imposed.
You VIII readily see, therefore,, on a
moments reflection, that we hosts can
not, after our Invitation extended and nc
ceptec on the same basis former reunions
undertake 10 impose Limitations and restrlc-
IONS not contemplated at the time the invl-
tatioh was extended and accepted While IT
= may seVeEi!E YAK Ihc resources of your com
Hitee 70 ehteruHl a large number of spon-
sars anu maids OF honor we3shall have 10
90 me best we can, and we hope to- do as
Well as other cities have done IN mis- rn
sPect. The meeting of the Grand Camp
during the reunion will be- take il. the
proper time and place 10 consider and de-
clnc the question Of having sponsors and
maids of honor entertained at the expcnsrs
Eot the reunion city AT future reunions but
Your protest. and the senti-
+ lnents OF the United Daughters OF the Con
3! 13.s, nlehinond IS not in II position 10
y 90 other than entertain to the hes, OF her
4 hpllitS duly accredited sponsors end maid.
X OF honor at the reunion in 1907
response 10 me second suggestion con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
AN IMPORTANT CASE
Patient Cured OF AtaxIn Gives the
Entire Credit to DR.. NVilllnms'
Pink Pills. Is

Mrs. S. G. Wellock, Of ia Cleveland
Avenue, Everett Mass, the wife OF an.
employe In the government works at
Chelsea, says:
Il had been troubled with nervous
ness for ton years and the disease kept
growing on me. Then learned that
was suffering from locomotor ataNia.
leg which would get rigid and when
sthis happened In the street l had to
stand still until 1t passed away to keep
from falling. My right arm felt as
If thousand needles were pricking It..
The sheet touching my knee In bed
would nearly cause me to scream out
with pain and both knees were so weak
1 could hardly stand
~ had to use u cane and DO helped
about by my son. Then the pain be-
gan to settle in the calves of my legs
and tho muscles became numb and
quivered constantly. Tho cords under
my knees seemed to be drawn up tight
and the terrible shooting pains In my
legs would nearly drive mo insane MY
toes became numb and at times would
-prickle as II needles We're being thrust
into them My eyes became dull and
black spots lloated before them, My
heart was very weak ,as 4. "a q
"My attention was called TO Or, MIL
lIans Pink Pills and bought several
boxes right away and soon felt relief.
i was su pleased that ] kent on taking
them untll they cured me entirely, and
i have had no symptoms or3rhe trouble
for over n year
DR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or sent. POSTPAID, on re-
seipt of price, 80 cents per box siX
boxes sg,bO, by the DR.. Williams. Medi-
cine Company. Schenectady N
a booklet, entitled Nervous Disor-
ders," sent free on request, L 5t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
FIREMEN DISMISSED.
Minor and Haley Not Permitted
bv Board to RESIGN.

:. IT became known yesterday that the
Board OF Fire Comm ssioners had dismissed
from the force L. S. Minor. Il call;1nn of
Engine Company No. {. and j. H. Haley, of
Engine Company No. TO- on charges OF
neglect Of duty and disobodicnce. The
charges grew out OF the fires on Cary Street
Two or three weeks ago. The men were not
permitted 10 resign, but were discharged
by the hoard,
Charges Of lntoxicnton against Fireman
G, Q, Goode. Of Engine Company No !. and
of characterization against G. d. Rust were
taken up by the board but after hearing
the evidence the board adjourned without
action
The postponement of the election OF a
chief Is regarded as indicating that the
board has not yet fully settled upon a man
as reported, but that tho majority OF the
members desire time to look over the feld
, before coming TO any conclusion. II man
from the present department Ia selected for
chief he viii be Acting Chief Shaw.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
sALOONIsTs FINED.
Delarue Punished for Violating
the IInlauf Ordinance.

Another saloonist who violated tho UNI
lauf earlyclos!ng and screen-removing or
dinancc was before Justice Crutchfeld in
Police Court yesterday morning and was.
like the Others fined 500.
Gus T. Delnrue, the Main Street saloon
lst. was charged with having pulled down
the curtains In front OF his place Of busi-
ness for two hours on Sunday He at first
pleaded guilty. but when the heavy fine was
imposed an appeal was noted.
David Blankenship, saloonist at No. 2429
East Main Street, was fined 500 In Police
Court yesterday morning upon the charge
OF selling beer to minor. His attorney,
Mr., Edgar b. English, noted an appeal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
Craving for Drink
Destroyed

The best aid to temperance Is some.
thing that viii strengthen the drunk
ards wrecked nervous system ana cure
his unnatural craving for drink. we
believe that any man who really desires
to be cured OF the liuuor bnlut c,n
cure himself by using Orrne. This re.
narkhble discovery has made so many
cures among our customers that we are
antec to refund the money II 1t does not
cure 49,
1t is In two forms: No 1, that can be
given secretly, and No. for those who
most reliable treatment known, but ii
Is also the most economical, as 1t costs
only - a box, and there ID no detention
from the usual duties, while If cure ia
OF effected there Is no expense what
ever, Mail orders filed. The Orrine
90. Washington. d.. c., or Polk Miller
Drug 70, or Palk Auller.CAildrey CO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
BEATS HIS MULE.
Exasperated by Shortcomings Of
George Washington"

John Green. negro driver, told Justice
Crutchfield yeaterday morning that he Just
couldn't resist the temptation to beat u
mule whose sobriquet was George Wash
ington."
dat mule. boss calculated John. lis
de most stubbornest critter In dc world.
All des had ter beat her or little ter make
her pull or tall"
"And YOU are the meanest niger alive.
and will have to fine you $40 to collect
some taxes that you should have paid years
ago" vociferatcd the One John.
However, after some persuasion the cuse
was reopened, and as q result OF the negro 9
former good character he may escape
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-13
CASES ARGUED IN
u. S. CIRCUIT COURT
Heavy Matters Are Heard b,
the Judges,

the Judges,
The United States Circuit Court OF Ap-
peals roconpencd yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock, With Judges Cot, PrItchard. Morris
and Dayton sitting alternately.
The following cases were argued:
old Nick Williams Company, plaintiff IN
error, vs., United States, defendant IN error;
IN error TO the District Court AT Greensboro
n, q. Continued from yesterday. Cause
further argued by Charles a., Moore OF
AsheNllle. y. g., for tho plaintiff in error,
ana submitted,
Michael shcylln. appellant, vs.. Charles a.
HOOK. warden, appellee Appeal from the
Circuit Court at Baltimore, Md Habeas
CORPUS. Argued by Edward S. Knes, OF
Baltimore Md, for The appellant, and sub
lhlueh, ON brief for appellee.
southern Railway Company, appellant
W, Carolina Coal & Ice Company, appel
| neg, Appeal from the Circuit Court al Ashe-
| n,,lle, y, Cause argued By Charles A.
| moore, Of Aslleyille, \ c., for the appel
NM ana by james II. Merrirnon. Of Ashe.
| ny, =, " lol tho appellee
/ +, southern Hallway Company, appellant Va.
! s uip''ha Coal Ice Company, appellee Ap-
ptal rom the Circuit Court at AsheyilIe.
MSh Argued by Charles A. Moore OF Ashe.
! WV, y. g for The appellant ana Nv
Smtnss ~ Mcrrimnn, OF Asheyile ~ C.,
Tor the appellee ~
EDWARD 8 Hines, Of baltimore. Nd. war
aunltttd 70 practice In this court
s,Nurt adjourned untii This morning at lC