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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
BOARD OF FINANCE
Criticises Works Board For
 Increasing Salaries.

The board of finance met yesterday afternoon and gave the department of public works few hard whacks
 At the last session of the commission CTS of the department of public
 works 1t was decided to increase the wages of employees of the bureau of engineering and the payroll was ap- proved with the additions included.
 When the matter came before the board of finance the commissioners wanted to know what authority the board of public works had to pass upon such question and the comp troller was forthwith instructed to Top of the additions and make out a new payroll, using the old schedule It appears that when the board of public works made up their mind to advance the wages of the engineers they should have made recommen- dation to that effect to the board of finance and then in case both boards agreed 1t would be in order to change the payroll to agree with the in- creases. It is quite likely that the snarl will be strengthened out later on by recommendation from the board of public works showing why the addition to the payroll were made and asking that they be approved, for it appears to be pretty generally believed that the wage schedule in Waterbury Is none too high in any department from the bureau of en- gineering down to the street and sew CT departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
THE DISTRICT COURT
Casolene and Steam Automobiles
 Were Discussed in Court.

It was case of gasolene auto- mobile against steam automobile and the latter won. The trouble took place on Temple street in New Haven in August last and it was threshed out in the district court be- fore Judge Peasley to-day. E. P. Zimmer. local agent for the National Cash Register company of Dayton, O., was in the gasolene car and E. w. filling of New Haven was in the oth- CT. MT Zimmer claimed MT filings 10-years-old boy was running his car and that 1t was going as only an au- tomobile can, while his own was travelling at moderate rate. MT Zimmer saw collision was inevi- table, but he did his best to avoid 1t by driving across the street. At the same time MT filings car dashed in the same direction and there was a crash and automobiles were all over the street.
 The gasolene car was put out of business right there. The repairs to his car cost him a good deal, but 1t will never be the same dashing 1aunty car again. He claimed dam ages of $500. The defense was that if he had kept to his own side of the street there would have been no col liSiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
LEFT FOR NEW BRITAIN.
Statisticians Who Have Been Looking
 Up Information in This City.


 Up Information in This City.
 Messrs Raymond and Harris, the government statisticians who have been here for the past week or so looking up information regarding the financial and social status of the city, have finished their labors and left for New Britain, where the first in vestigation of this sort ever made in that town will be commenced, the law not including cities having pop ulatiOn less than 3O,000 and 1t ap- pears that New Britain had not come up to that when the statisticians made their former trip. They saw everybody here who could give them any tips regarding the makeup of the municipality. They knew when they came here what the population is and immediately commenced to find out how many policemen and firemen the city maintains. what sort of water plant we have and all such things. Another man looked after the courts and found out all about the divorce courts. Every scrap of information they got hold of was tucked into bag and carried off to New Britain from where 1t will be forwarded to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
GOLDEN ROD SOCIETY.
Had the Great Hummer Breach oe
 Promise Case on Trial,

The Golden Rod society of tho First Baptist church enacted a mock trial last evening in the auditorium of the church. "The Great Hummer Breach of Promise" case was tried and after some interesting evidence and some very amusing arguments a verdict in favor of the plaintiff was brought in. Miss Hazel Simons gave clever conception of young lady suing for breach of promise, as did Miss Edna Kayser. who portrayed a woman that had entered the matri- monial state seven times. The at- torneys for both sides handled their parts we'll and the whole performs ance made such a hit that in all probability 1t will be repeated in the course of couple of weeks. Tho cast of characters follow:
 Squire Wright tjudge) ..........
 ... .... Herbert Constantine Benjamin Scroggs tbailinD ....
 .... .... ... Charles Uffendalo Abigail Plummer tplaintiff) ....
 .... ...... Miss Hazel Simons Alonzo Highty-Tighty tdefendant)
 .. ... Albert Eggleton John Goodman (council for plain
 tin ........ Ramona Alcott Joe Sharpe teouncil for defend
 anti .... ..... Ramona Banrelf Mrs Alonzo Highty-Tighty Ca spec
 tatorD ... tMissl William Lppko
 Witnesses for Plaintiff.
 Jane Walsh -. Miss Ethel Munson Bridget O'Rooney ..........
 ... ... tMissD George Matthews Lucy Webber- Miss Elsie Johnstone Mrs Charity Hummer ..........
 .... .... Miss Edna Kayser
 Witnesses for Defendant
 Amelia Oldgirl Miss Mabel Argast Mercy Love Miss Myrtle Schroeder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
CITY NEWS

This evening St Mary's Alumni as- sociation will hold sociable at their rooms. It will be the first event of its kind this winter and large num- Der is expected to attend.
 The marriage of Miss Loretta lief fernan. daughter of Mir and Mrs Nor timer Heffernan of East Main street. and James Murphy of Terryville will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception church at g o'clock on Wednesday morning, January 30.
 Mrs Laura l.. Knibbs has brought suit against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co for damages of $5,- 900. Her attorney, c. c. Root, has set up the claim that she was a pas senger on a Cheshire car on Septem- Der 23 and when nearing Exchange place she was thrown out and re- ceived serious internal injuries.
 The Catholic Women's association will meet on Monday evening and ev- cry member should be present. It is an important meeting and among the things to be decided upon is the work the association is to take upon itself in connection with the bazaar for St Mary's hospital. All the Friday night classes will meet as usual tonight, including dressmaking. millinery and stenography.
 At the annual meeting of the Wa terbury Rolling Mills. Inc, yester- day, officers were chosen as follows: President. A. H. Wells; vice-presi- dent. Abel Kenworthy; secretary and assistant treasurer, Fred D. Boards ley; treasurer, Frank P. Welton; di- retcors, A. H. Wells, A. Kenworthy, NJ. E. Keeley. F. P. welton, R. D. Somers. Cornelius Tracy. F. D. Beardsley. The plant will be rum ming some time in March with Will liam D. Martin as general manager. Mir Martin has worked at Rome. N. Y., and at Benedict & Burnham's.
 At the annual meeting of the Third Ward Republican club last night officers were chosen as follows: President, George E. Sellew: first vice-president Dr E. w. Goodenough: second vice-president. Colonel James Geddes: secretary. Charles F. Doher- ty: executive committee. for two years, Adam Callan. l.. D. Van Aiken. John McKeever and Walter Wright: for one year. P. C. Cowles, Stanley H. Crater and Fred Jackie are hold over members of the executive com mittee. The election of a treasurer was deferred until the next meeting. An amendment to the bylaws mak- ing the annual dues s2. instead of s1. will be voted on at the next meeting. Addresses were made by Adam Call Ian, Senator Chase and Representa- i've Hayes
 Attorney Kennedy appeared in a new role before the bar yesterday. All his professional and political life he has been fighting corporations. but yesterday he appeared. probably for the first time since he vas admitted to the bar. ais counsel for a corpora ton. and that one of the biggest and most powerful In the state. the Con- necticut Railway and Lighting Co The plaintiff vas Adelard Pelletier. whose claim is for s3.eo0 in the ground that a trolley car knocked the dayliehts out of his wagon on Bank street last summer and dIsIo- cafed his shoulder Attorney Russell represented the plaintiff and Atfor- ney W IT. Hincks of Bridgeport the company. bat during the trial Hr HIncks found t neceasnry to leave toun O be called in Attorney Ke1- |nD1ys vho prooee&ed u1t1 tho ca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
The Curtis Art Co.,,
 135 BANK ST. Picture Framers.
THE POLICE COURT.
John Welch Given Two Fines With
 Costs in Court To-day.

Costs in Court To-day.
 Supernumerary Officer Grubb saw trouble in the face of Giovanni Sa- lini yesterday morning and on gen. eral principles he threw his arms around him and held him while an- other man went through Salini. Sa- lini struggled as one only can when caught in committing a wrong, but the arms around him were too strong and in time he reached the station house. A pair of brass knuckles and a stilettO of genuine Italian make were found on him. In the city court this morning Judge Burpee imposed a fine of $10 and costs.
 John Dolan was committed to jail for thirty days for intoxication.
 John Welch, who was very good all summer. but very bad during the last month was charged with intoxi- cation and damage to property.
 Welch's face was torn about the eyes and nose. He was sorry sight. According to, his story he went into Olanoff's saloon last evening. He was sober when he went in, but he was very drunk when he came out, and it was his impression that he was given knockout drops, though Welch is not of the kind that is giv- en decoctions of that nature. He said he was thrown down and kicked about the floor like an old rag and when he got on his feet he seized a bottle and threw it at the proprietor. The bottle went through a window worth $65. The proprietor said Welch was simply making trouble and an endeavor was made to put him ous when he took up the bottle and threw 1t at the window. He was fined VI and costs and $10 and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

Mems Silk Muflers, satin lined,
 padded; just the thing for even-
 Ing wear, regular price 75c. Sale
 price .... .... .... .... ..E6c Mems Fancy Half Hose, fine im-
 ported goods, regular price 39c.
 Sale Price .... .... .12 i-2c Mems Heavy Wool CamePs Hair
 Underwear, all sizes, regular
 price 75c. Sale Price .... N. 5oc Mems Extra Heavy Wool Camel's
 Hair Double Breasted Shirts.
 regular price $1.25. Sale Price
 .75c Mems Heavy Astrakhan Back
 Dress Gloves, regular price 75c.
 Sale Price .... .... .... .39c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
Root anu ...r, ts setsIe Is.

LONDON. Jan 1s-The exchange se certain definite proposals between the United States and Great Britain foe the purpose of clearing up the ont standing differences between the Unit cd States and Canada have reached an advanced stage. 90 that well informed circles not only hop<. but beiieve. tbst the aprr5achinx meeting between Bec- retary Root and E1ri Grey. eovernor ge.eral of Cansla- st 0finua win ro- Bu1t in afrnngfng ssoe if BSf e C 11o nmg puuGIng euu1Du<u1u1n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Clerks Omce.

Clerks Office,
 January IT, 1907. At a meeting of the Board of Edu- cation to be held February {, 1907, bids for the furnishing of Stationery and Supplies to the said department will be opened.
 Quantities and kinds of the sup plies. and conditions under which the contract will be awarded may be secured from the clerk of the board at his office. High School building. Waterbury, Conn.
 Per order of the Board of Educa- tion. J. J. FITZGERALD, 1-16-3 Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the City of Waterbury will be in session on Janu- ary II, IS. IS, 22 and 25, from to 5 and 2 to g p. m.; January 8, 10, IA, IT, 21 and 24, from to p. m.; Monday, January 2S, from to 12 a. m, 2 to and to 9 p. m., at the office of the Board of Assessors, for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doings of the Boards of Asses sors and Equalization and any other business that may properly come be- fore said Board.
 IMRI A. SPENCER,
 JOHN F. GARREN, 4
 NJ. F. PARKINSON,
 1-7-19 Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
HUBERT RIGNEY's TROUBLES. Thinks Horses Might Have Died from
 Bite of Rabid Dog.

Hubert Rigney. the garbage col lector. is wondering what hoodoo is lurking in the vicinity of his proper ty in Waterville. About ten days ago Hubert was having much trouble with the crematory and when he had reapired it his wagons started to meet with accidents. During the fol- lowing week scarcely a day passed that some of his vehicles did not lose a wheel or have some other mishap befall it.
 Now his race horses are a source of worry to him. On Wednesday one of his fast trotters died and yester- day another, Colonel Anderson, passed away. MT Rigney thinks that the animals might have died from the result of the bites received sev- eral months ago from a dog which was wandering round the Driving park. He believes the dog was rabid. EVENING DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR
 70 CENTS l M0W7yn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
JANUARY CLEARING SALE OF
 HOSIERY

Ladies Black Fleece Lined Hose,
 seamless foot, regular price 25c.
 January Clearing Sale .... ..15c Ladies Extra Fine Quality Cotton
 Hose, double sole. regular price
 3sc. January Clearing Sale. .29c Ladies Black Cotton Hose. value 12h. January Clearing Sale. Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
JANUARY CLEARING OF COATS
 AND SUITS.

One lot Tourist Coats, 46 to 50
 inches long, gray mixtures,
 price $6.50. Sale Price. .S3 98 Tourist Coats, 50 inches long. made
 of dark plaids and checks. price
 SIP. Sale Price co. coo. .S7. 50 Tailor Made Suits, Prince Chap
 coats. full pleated skirts. made
 of mannish mixtures, price
 $1S.50. Sale Price .... ..sl2. .OO Walking Skirts of black Melton
 cloth and gray mixtures. price
 32.9s. Sale Price .... ... .Sl. 50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
SHORT SKIRTS.

Short Underskirts. cambric hem
 stitched flounce. This Sale .25c Several styles in Short Skirts. lace
 hamburg and tucked flounce.
 HIS odle DUG Extra Size Underskirts, hemstitch-
 ed tucked flounce, also torchon
 inserting and rufle. This Sale
 .... O.. .... .... .. .59c, 98c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
UNDERWEAR FROM THE yANU. AIRY CLEARING SALE.

Ladies Heavy Fleece Lined Vests.
 regular price soc. January Clear.
 ing Sale .... .... ... ... .39c Ladies Wool Ribbed Vests, will
 not shrink. value ssc. January
 Clearing Sale .... .... .59e Ladies All Wool Pants. red. white
 and natural. odd sizes. regular
 price 15c. s1. s1.25. January
 Clearing Sale .... .... ... .lsc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

Dewitts Kidney and Bladder Pills drives the poison from the body. A 9 cent box hold a weeks treatment. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Co. Jos \. Smith. S26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
g0llal Dry Goods C0
 |ThG January Clearing < PrG-inVGntOIy } Sale.
 < is proving a veritable gold N mine for shoppers

z There are hundreds of things lhown on our counters daily owing to the qualities being limited we refrain from adyer- Using. hence we urge all who aTe interested in bargains to come at the earliest oppor- tdnity-you are sure 10 find something that will well repay you.
 a Another List of Bargains From Our Men's Depart asent.
 There is general revolution going on in this department owing to change of managers.
 The values you see adver- Used in this line here may astonlsh you but they are all true
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
CHEMSE.

CHEMISE. Nainsook Chemise, lace and rib- bon trimmed. This Sale .70c Skirt Chemise. yoke of allover lace insertings and ribbons. skirt lace trimmed. This Sale.... ..... .... .... e. .98c. $1.25. $1.49
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
A Birthday

.or any other day when you are in
 need of gift visit us if you want something that will be appreciated. |. We have Pictures to suit all tastes.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18

Arrangements were made last night for moving picture show and dance to be given May 1st at Mckinley Hall for the benefit of the Fire department. Several thousand feet of fine picture films, all of which are new to the people here will be used in the show. A dance will follow the show and other special features of the even lngs entertainment will be an- nounCed later A committees is now at work on the details of the show
 New and Second Hahd-Anv- thing and Everything-at at Adler's.
 The American Magazine for February reports graphically the recent discovery of the largest dia- mond in the world-a diamond which weighs in the rough 3O244 carats.
 Up until October of last year the Alaska Jreadwell Gold Mining Company of Alaska had paid in dividends the sum of $S.385,00 or $1 1855 ,OOO more than William Fl. Seward paid for the entire country less than 40 years ago.
 A sl ipment of fresh garden seeds just received, at V. B. & M. Co.
 Lace Curtains and Door Panels at the Ladies' Bazaar.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18
Mexico, April 1S-The town of

Mexico, April 1S-The town of Crezon which has population of 5000 is reported as having been totally destroyed bv the big earth quake of Tuesday anc 70 of the residents killed. Communication has not been established with all of the outlying districts yet, and until 1t is no estimate of the total loss of life can be made.
 San Francisco, April 1S-Abe Ruef's attorney Herman Asch, was taken sick in the court room yes terday and had to be removed to q hospital. His illness was caused by Ptomaine poisoning.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Charles ThOrbunsOn:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned mas expended one hundred dollars in labor and improvements on the claim known as the "Gold Star" lode claim, situated on Glacier Island, Prince William Sound, Territory of Alaska, in the Valdez Recording District in order to hold said mining claim under the pro visions Ol Section 232i Ot the Revised Statutes ot the United States, being the amount re- qnlrt to hold said mining claim for the year i9O6, and If within ninety days from the scrvicc or tnla notice upon you. or the complete pub. licatipn thereof, you fail or refuse t0 contrib. ute your proportion of said expenditure as CO., owner your onc-half interest will become the prop rty of the undersigned under and pursu ant to said Section 232I of the Revised Statutes of the United States
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 17th day of April, 1907.
 GEORGE BARRACK Date of first publication April IS, 1907 Date of last publication July 18, 1907.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Charles Brehme:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended one hundred dollars in labor and improvements on the placer mining cain known us the Hot Dog placer elaira situat- cd In Slate Creek, Chisna Mining District. ter ritory of Alaska, for each of the years 1904 1905 and 1906, in order to hold sa i'd mining claims under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Re- Viscd Statutes of the United States, being the amount required to hold said mining claim for each ol the said years, and if, within ninety dayS rom ihr service ot this notice upon you. orthe complete publication thereof you fail or refuse to Onuubute your proportion of said eX pendlture as co-Owncr, your interest in said property will become the property of the un- dersigned under the provisions of said Section 232l ot the Reviset Statutes of the United States Dated this Tth day of April, 1907, at Valdez, Alaska.
 RAY LARSON Date of first publication April IS, 1907 Date of last publication July 1S 1907
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18

Quartz and Placer Locations at the PRosPECTOR Printerv.
 Green River Whiskey and Olym- pia Beer-That's all, at the Horse shoe.
 Onion sets and seed potatoes at the V. B. & M. Go.
 Pretty Bingham Dress Patterns for house dresses and shirt waist suits at Ladies Bazaar
 Family Receipts compounded at the Red Cross Drug Store.
 A. B Buttons Ar KERN
 Before going prospecting get your medicines at the sign of the Red Cross.
 We always have time to talk to you about your ills. 4 minutes talk often makes the treatment more effective. Owl Drug Com pany. Dependable Druggists.
 Onion sets and seed potatoes at the V. E. & M Co.
 5000 new leather postal cards. new designs. Fun and harmless mischief for old and young. Owl Drug Co. Dependable Druggists.
 A. B. Buttons Ar KEhNs.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-04-18

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
90 Not CROWD The season

The first warm days of spring bring
with them desire to get out and en-
JOY the exhilarating air and sunshine
Children who have been housed up all
winter are brought out and you won
der where they all come from. The
heavy winter clothing is thrown aside
and many shed their flannels. Then a
cold wave comes and people say that
grip is epidemic. Colds at this season
are even more dangerous than in mid
winter, as there is much more danger
of pneumonia. Take Chamberlain IS
Cough Remedy, however, and you have
nothing to fear. 1t always cures, and
we have never known cold to result
in pneumonia when it was used. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. Children
cry for it: for sale by A III Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-28
DEATH OF BENJAMIN CECIL
A Pioneer of Audubon County Pass
es AWAY At Home in Atlantic

After a struggle, lasting over two
weeks, Benjamin Cecil, prominent
resident of this city and for years a
resident of Audubon county, passed
away at his home, 1901 Chestnut street,
on Thursday, March p, 1907. For
over five years the good mau had been
a sufferer from drOpsy and at several
different times twas thought he would
die. His final illness began soon after
Christmas and for the past two weeks
his condition has been eXtreemly
grave. Yesterday afternoon at three
O'Clock the deceased entered a beauti-
full and deep sleep and near nine be
passed away The deceased was one
of the prominent farmers of this viCin-
itv, having come to Audubon county
in 1870, settling on a large farm with
his family, and continuing to reside
there until 1902, when he came to this
city. During his active years he was
a hard worker and was the pOssesSOr
of one of the finest farms in his com
munity; but he left Audubon county
when his health failed. Mr.. Cecil was
a kind hearted and generous man and
was admired and loved by all who
knew him. Until his illness, which
kept him more or less confined for
several years, he was an active work
err in the Methodist church.
Benjamin Cecil was born March 3,
1885, in Yarmouth, England, attend
ed school and grew to manhood in
that country. In 1868 he removed to
America and settled in Sheffield, Hi
nois; in 1870 he moved to south Oak
field township, Audubon county, this
state, and settled on farm where he
resided until he came to Atlantic.
The bereaved family consists of a
wife, five children, two brothers and
one sister. The children are James
B. Cecil and Thomas Fl. Cecil, OF
Anita; Mrs Edward Lahl, of Chicago;
Fannie Cecil and Garlic NJ. Cecil, of
this city. The deceased had two broth
ers, John Cecil, of Sheffield, Illinois:
James Cecil, who lives in England;
and one sister. Mrs. Mary Watkins,
also of England. Funeral services
will be from the Methodist church on
Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
l.. X. Billingsley and interment will
be made in the Atlantic Cemetery
The Atlantic Democrat.