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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
The Love of Nature.

A Japanese friend of mine lived in Paris for year. Waking on win ter's morning, he found that snow had fallen in the night As a matter of course he took his way to the Bois de Boulogne to admire the beauty of the snow upon the trees. What was his astonishment when with his compan- ion. compatriot, he arrived in the Bois to find it entirely solitary and deserted. The two Japanese paid their vows to beauty in the whiteness and the stiffness of the morning and at last beheld in the distance two other fig ures approaching. They were com forted. "We are not quite alone" they said to themselves. There were at least two other "just men" in that city of the indifferent and the blind. The figures drew nearer They also were Japanese.-London Saturday Re view
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
BALLOONING.
With an Experienced Pilot In Charge
 It Is Not Dangerous.

With an Experienced Pilot In Charge
 It Is Not Dangerous.
 The uninitiated are prone to look up- on the balloon as a sort of country fair attraction, whose principal inter- est lies in the risk the aeronaut takes. This is mistake.
 Like the automobile, the balloon re- quires an experienced pilot, and when such a one is in charge serious or fatal accidents are never recorded. Most balloon clubs require all ascensions to be made under a regularly licensed pilot, who receives his certificate from the club only after having demon strated his fitness. The pilot who is willing to go up only in favorable weather and to come down at the proper time need never endanger lives. He knows he has only to open the valve and he can descend. He has only to throw out handful of sand, and he can prevent his balloon from con- ing down or can send it up. When he is ready to land he picks out favor able spot ahead of him, lets his bal loon come gradually down near the ground, cuts loose the anchor which stops his progress. then opens the valve again if necessary. When the car touches the ground he tears out the ripping strip. and the balloon stretches out on the ground, flat and empty bag.-F. P. Lahm, U. S. A., in Outing Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
A HERO AND HIS MEDAL.
And the Function of Carnegie Cons
 mission in Matter.

The Carnegie hero fund commission has awarded gold medal and $3,0OO in cash to Andrew Hedger of Fin ney county, Kan, for extraordinary heroism. Hedger is superintendent of schools. He has an invalid wife and four children. He heard one. day that two men had been buried alive by the caving in of well. He ran two miles to the spot and found about 200 agitated persons there, not one of them willing to take any risk in saving the lives of the en- tombed diggers. Hedger scrubbed note to his wife, telling her how to collect his life insurance and what to do with his property, hand ed it to a bystander, and went down into the well to a depth of seventy two feet It seemed as though he was going living into his grave.
 For two hours Hedger shoveled like a mad man. He then unearthed one of the men, who was still alive. Tying the man to rope, Hedger sent him to the surface and went on with his digging He unearthed the other man, tied him to a rope, and sent him up. This man was dead. It was not Hedeer's fault. The rope was lowered, and Hedger tied him- self to it and was drawn up, more dead than alive.
 The Carnegie commission does well when it considers this the most extraordinary act of heroism ever brought to its notice." It does wells of course, when 1t gives Hedger a gold medal and comfortable lot of money. But who Is honored? Is Hedger, or the Carnegie commis- sion? Is Hedger better man, or g. more honored man, because he has the right to exhibit a gold disk with his name engraved upon 1t? The stuff that made Hedger a hero was in him when there was no Carnegie hero commission. Medals and cash prizes do not send man living into a grave, or into burning building. or into boiling sea, in the forlorn hope of rescuing human life. There is something paradoxical in the idea that a man like Andrew Carnegie can honor a man like Andrew Hedger by giving him gold medal and little or much money. The man who risks his life for others wins honor in an- other place. There is no need of Carnegie medals to perpetuate the fame of real hero, or to secure that he shall not be forgotten when the recording angel makes up his record. The Carnegie hero commission will eventually be known through the heroes it has discovered-the heroes will never be known by the medals. |-WaShington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
A SEAT IN THE COMMONS.
Going to Parliament a Costly Honor
 For Englishmen.


 For Enslishren.
 Every Englishman who Is not fortu. nate enough to be peer wants to be. come an M. P. Every man who has succeeded in business or professional life feels that coveted seat in the commons is necessary to round out his career. But many men of moderate means are deterred from pampering their ambitions by the big expense en- tailed. No salaries are paid, and, be- sides supporting himself, an NJ. P. is called upon to meet heavy drains upon his pocketbook during his entire term.
 At the most moderate estimate the expenses of a campaign are $5,000. Once elected, the member must nurse" his constituents. Clubs and charities are the greatest beneticiaries of this nursing, but many individuals come in for assistance also Not less than $3- 900 year is required for this item, which for a term of five years repre- sents an outlay of $15,000.
 All told, then, 2 prospective member faces an outlay of $20,OOO in addition to his living expenses, which in Lon don are far from moderate when he maintains himself in keeping with the dignity of his position.
 Many of the commoners of course spend far more than the above amount. And, in addition to the cash outlay, some of them find their lives embitter- ed by the worries and exactions of their positions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Inc City of Roses.

Ispahan, Persia, is known as the "city of roses" but a traveller says that the streets "are only alleys be- tween two high mud walls. without a single window or opening to be seen merely here and there low. narrow doorway, always impenetrably closed. The ground is thickly coated with dust, the streets are rarely straight, and nev- CT have they got any name The sense of ruin is everywhere n wall is falling down, there palace Is in ruins. a little farther deserted mosque is skirted. Such is Ispahan. which from having at one time a pop ulation of 100000 is now reduced to barely 100000 inhabitants"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Sail Yaeht Race to eermuds,

New York, Nov. 4.-Preparations are being made now for the race for sail ing craft to Bermuda. which has come to he an annual fixture This race was promoted two years ago by Thomas Fleming Day. who has worked 90 hard to encourage long distance racing. and that year the Tamerlane, Lila and Gauntlet started. The Tameriane won.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Simplicity.

I do believe in simplicity. It is as- tonishing as well as sad how many trivial affairs even the wisest man thinks he must attend to every day, how singular an affair he thinks he must omit. When the mathematician would solve difficult problem he first frees the equation of all incumbrances and reduces it to its simplest terms. So simplify the problem of life, distin- guish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run.-Thoreau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
The Slow Train.

A conductor on a certain train noted for its slowness asked a hoary headed, white bearded passenger for his ticket 'T gave 1t to you" said the old man.
 'T guess not" the conductor replied. "where'd you get on:"
 At Buxby's Crossing"
 Why" the conductor cried. there wasn't anybody got on at Buxby's Crossing except one little boy"
 "I." said the aged one, was that little bOy.--Lippincott's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
SPORTING NEWS.
BLUE FLAG FOR MISS ETHEL.
Presidents Daughter to Attend Yale
 Princeton Game.

Miss Ethel Roosevelt is to make her debut as college girl with a Yale flag, instead of with the liar yard crimson, which was the only flag her sister, Miss Alice, invariably waved. Alice Roosevelt consistently declined Yale mems invitations, ac- cepting those of Harvard admirers. Miss Ethel will make her entrance into college society at the Yale Princeton game and will be here as the guest of Charles Carroll Glover, Jr, of Washington. He is a sopho- more and rooms at the Hutchinson dormitory, which was all af1utter when the news came Friday night. Rooms at the New Haven house have been reserved for Miss Roosevelt and her chaperon. An invitation has been sent her to attend the social week festivities here in January, but it has not yet been accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

These boats were all under forty feet over all length and were managed by amateurs. This year the conditions were changed, so that the yachts that did not exceed ninety feet on deck were eligible, and special class was made of yachts under forty feet in length
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
TRIBUNES WON.

The Tribunes defeated the Pirates at Burns lot on Dublin street yester- day, by the score of to 0. The fea- ture of the game was the running of Moriarty, right end for the Tribunes He ran about fifty yards three or four times and in the second half he ran near the whole length of the field and landed about ten yards from the goal Then he was sent around again and landed behind the goal for the only touchdown of the game. The Pirates could not get their downs once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Talkinu Golf,

From the window she saw him com-I ing up the steps.
 He comes!" she exclaimed joyfully.
 There was bit of ice on the top step for 1t was an early day in June). He struck It. Then he struck each of the other steps ill succession.
 "Heavensw she cried. He has foozled his pproach"-London Trib.I IInn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

Benson's gigantic stock reduction sale opens Wednesday morning, No- yember 6, at II o'clock. S30,O00 worth of 4 No Furniture which must he sold at once. Be on hand early for bargains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Miscellaneous.

MORE THAN fifty families made happy because their condemned sewing machines were made to work as good as new by expert, 5O years experience. James A. Peck' 16 Willard st. Phone 955-3.
 10-30-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
choosino A Husband,

4 we'll known after dinner speaker fin New York said the other day: Choosing a husband is like choosing mushrooms. If it is a mushroom you live: if it Is a tOadstOOl you die."- What to Eat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

Benson. Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. will cell one Chartered Solid Oak. extra 1arEr China Closet pol fsl7ed round ends. cross-band oak posts. top earye.i. made to sell for s15o. at Ss5-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Psrtinent Questinn.

An English juror once asked the judge after the verdict was returned whether the fact that he differed from his eleven brethren justified their knocking him down with a chair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

FOUND-At 315 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 favor ite brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box a speciality. Call and see US and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

NOTICE.-Have your fall clothing made cheap. Box pleat coat and skirt, $2.25 and up; silk waists, soc and up; children's dresses, 45c and up; every day waists, 25c. For one week. 909 East Main st.
 10-22-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

FOR SALE CHEAP-On easy pay ments, diamonds, watches and jew elry. Everything warranted as rep
 resented. $. M. Schneer, jeweler,
 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

ROUTE BOYS WANTED--At once, several good hoys in the South Brooklyn, Ben Mohr, Town Plot and Grandview Heights districts. Apply at Democrat office 10-28-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Only Then.

Docs your husband snore in his sleep. madam?
 well. doctor. I have never noticed him snoring at any other time."-Bal- tfmore American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

AUCTIONS-At the Waterbury Car pet House, PAP Bank st, Russell block, every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. George c.. Booth, auctioneer. 1O-2l-f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

WANTED-Three or four furnished rooms, suitable for light housekeep- ing, small family, best of references. Apply 194 Bank st. 1l-l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Leads Pitchers of National Leaeu.

Leads Pitchers of National League.
 New York, Nov 4.-For the second year in succession Edward NJ. Reul- bach of the Chicago club is the lead ing pitcher of the National league, ac- cording to the official records promul- gated by President Harry Pulliam. The cratic curver of the Cubs was the candy kid in 1906. with percentage of .s26, while in 1907 his figures were .S10. Reulbach last season lost the same number of games as In 1906- four-but failed to equal that years number of vl,tories by two, winning seventeen contests last season. Mor- decai Brown of the Cuss is again the runner up, with a record decidedly in ferior to his exhibit of the previous campaign. while Orvie Overall, anoth- CT member of the Chicago pitching staff, ranks third. Frank Sparks, a New York discard. now with Philadel- phia. is fourth on the list. Carl Lund- gren of Chicago fifth and Christy Mathewson of the Giants sixth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
CARD OF THANKS.

I desire to thank my neighbors and friends for the kindness shown me on the occasion of the death of my dear husband, and especially the following: Choir of St Cecilia S par ish, Concordia Singing society, Ger man Catholic Benefit society, St Barromaus society, Alexander Hum boldt lodge, No 210, America lodge, No A, A. O. U. w., Court Richard Wagner, F. of A., Thomaston Kran- kon Uv Germania, shopmates, de- partment 12, Waterbury Clock Co.
 MRS LOUIS TRITSCHLER,
 26 Coe St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A three family house price $5,000, rent $52S per year; $500 down. For particulars see w. R. Adams, 7S Abbott ave. '10-29-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

TO RENT-5 rooms on Hayden st. Apply John H. Cassidy, 95 Bank st. 1126
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

NJ. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- ter, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting a speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith & Go. 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res- idence 62 Tracy ave; postoftice bcx 119.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

DEMOCRAT SELLS FOE z2 GEMS
 A NOETE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

WANTED-The people of Water bury and surrounding towns to know that we have the best optical line in the city at prices which sure- ly ought to be interesting to those having any defects of the sight. We grind our own lenses and can re- match any broken lens, no matter who prescribes them, while you wait. All repairs done at half price. Call and see us. THE BOR- DEN OPTICAL co, Manufacturing Opticians, wholesale and retail, 232 South Main st. cor Grand. 10-24-1y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED-Work by day or week, boy of 16; good competent man.
 Call "A Scovill st. 11-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
ELEVEN NEW RECORDS.
Notable Achievements of Trotters and
 Pacers In 1907.

PacerS In l9UI.
 New York, Nov 4.-Of the sports and games scheduled for the coming week there are a few features that will attract more than passing atten- tion. Among these may be mentioned the match play between two veteran billiardists, Jake Schaefer and George Sutton, to begin on Tuesday night at Chicago, for the 1S.2 balk line cham pionship; the cross country run be- tween Yale and Princeton on Thurs day and the football games between Cornell and West Point and Harvard and Carlisle on next Saturday. These two games are classed among the "big' contests of the season.
 With the close of harness racing for 1907 review of the achievements of the trotters and pacers shows that eleven new worlds records were set, three of them by Sweet Marie. These were: Trotters, for three-year-olds, in race, General Watts. 2;06a4; for two year-ods, in race, Trampfest, 2:12A; against time, one mile on half mile track, George G., 2:06%; one mile over half mile track, for mares, Sweet Ma rie, POT; one mile over half mile track, to wagon, Sweet Marie, 2:0S15; mile over half mile track. to wagon. driven by amateur, Sweet Marie, 209%; mile, for two-year-oldfillie racing. Helen uola O.1Q fol lions, two heats, General Watts, in race, 2:o6& and 2:09l5; for record three-year-olds, over half mile track Ruth Dillon, 2:1512; for five miles to wagon, Ed Bryan, 1908; for pacers, under saddle, Kruger, 2:121a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

COLLECTOR-1f you haye any claims you cannot collect, let me have them, and I guarantee results. I am here on the ground and know the ropes, ] 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., 1907-11-04
WANTED

WANTED-Loan of $4,000, first mortgage, fir3t-class security. Ad- dress J., Democrat office. 11-2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
TO RENT

TO RENT-Four and five room ten ements, with all modern improve ments, at reasonable rates. Inquire at 963 North Main st. 10-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

NOTICE-I do trucking of all kinds and make a specially of furniture moving; also furnish hacks for weddings. christenings, funerals or other occasions. Prices are right and service the best. David Carroll. 83 Pleasant st. Telephone 1127-6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

WANTED-Cleanin of all kinds; window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinley, 59 Kingsbury st.. Tel 293-3. 9-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

l.. P. DULAC-Stair builder and cab inet maker, jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 2-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

WANTED-Thep public to know that J. F. Farrell has moved his photo graph gallery to 50 Bank st, where he is prepared to do all kinds of first-class work. Children's photos a speciality; all work guaranteed.
 5-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04
Announcement :!

I beg to announce to my patrons and the public that I have opened a meat market in connection with my established grocery business. Pa irons may rest assured of good treat ment and the best goods at the low est prices.
 NJ. J. WALL,
 11-4-3 892 East Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

TO RENT-Tencment of five rooms, first floor, 357 South Leonard st.
 11-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

TO RENT-Tenement of 5 large rooms, SIP, at 394 South Leonard st. 11-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-04

TO RENT-Two stall barn in good condition on Burton st. Inquire 50 Grand st or Tel 119-6. 11-4-tf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
STEVENS BALkS PLAN T0|
DIG CANAL BY CONTRACT
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
INCREASING RAPIDLY
Shows 1000 More Casualties Than
in Preceding Period.

Washington. Feb. Railroad acci-
dents in the United States are rapid'y
increasing, according to accident bull"-
tin No. u, issued by the interstate
commerce commission, covering the
three months ended Sept. 80. 1906. In
view of the known accidents during
the last three months, when more than
100 passengers We're killed within i
week. the commission expects that the
figures of the next quarter Will be still
larger.
The bulletin gives the total number
of casualties 10 passengers and EN-
plOyes on duty as 1880 against 1G,
927 in the preceding three months.
The number of passengers and en-
plOyes killed in train accidents was
G27. against 1874 in the preceding three
months. There We're 1891 collisions
and 1,7S1 deTaiments, of which 26g
collisions and POI derailments affected
passenger trains. The damage TO cars,
engines and roadway amounted to 81,
932 100.
The number of passengers killed
was - in the quarter. The number OF
employees killed in coupling and un.
coupling cars andsengines was 81. an
increase of Is over the last quarter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
CORsETS AND COSTLY WAISTCOAT
BUTTONS new THINGS IN MEMS DRESS

or. rather. not cut at all, unless the
customer insists. and so far as possi-
BILE the tailors bind themselves to dis
courage him in persisting in following
the styles of the two last years Double
breasted coats also will be tabooed
and the sleeves will be made easy ft-
ting
Anything that is bright and expensive
will be permitted for waistcoats. and
the ultra-fashionable will add to then.
jeweled buttons TO his limit as to the
price One of the samples shown was
a sort of rich brocaded silk with am
ber buttons whose centers were tiny
rubies
Trousers may be turned up at the
bottom or according 10 the owners
taste. They will be in blue, brown,
and various shades of green. although
mixed goods will be permissible.
In overcoats the surtout and paletot
will be dropped and a form-fitting
straight box coat will prevail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
HAVE A WILD
MAN IN CIRCUS
One From Borneo to Be Exhibited in
Event in March at the Y.
M. C. A.

The executive committee on the cir
Gus met last evening at the Y NJ. c. A.
and decided to bring a wild Man
from BOrneo" here for the circus. The
regarding this wonder
full beast has been started and the an
mal will probably be shipped from
BorneO i'll few days so that he may
arrive here for the circus in March.
The reports of the progress of the diff
tfgTent committees were heard at last
evenings meeting, showing that the
work is being carried on as fast as
pointed as chairman of the committee
on the concert. which is one of the
features of the entertainment. Two
other new chairmen were also appoint
ed, George II. Duffield as chairman of
the publicity and entertainment COM
mittee and Charles Imhof as chairman
Of the committee on costumes. The
executive committee will meet again
next Tuesday evening after the Linz
coins birthday entertainment. A num-
/ Der of the business men of the city,
who are members of the association.
have expressed their willingness to
participate in the circus. and il is
| probable that they will be seen in
cages representing roaring lions. tigers
and other members of the menagerie.
| The exact date for the circus has not
| yet been set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Washington, Feb. 7.-Corsets for cor
pulent men. waistcoat buttons costing
from So to $50 a piece for those who
wish to put up a swell front, the long
soft roll effect in lapels and straight
box coats whether or not they are
friendly to your physical conformation
are few of the rules which were laid
down for the well dressed man of 1907
by the Merchant Tailors' National Pro
tective Association of America at its
meeting in the Arlington hotel yester-
dag
Spring styles and plates exhibiting
them will be issued within few weeks
according to leading members who
were present
Narrow shoulders. with a rather
square effect. and shorter sack coats
will rule Pads upon the shoulders
and the long. loose effect of all coats.
will have to go
Vents in the coats will be "cut out, :