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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08
One Moman,s wi.dnm.

Her HasbaDd-"My dear. how dis
you happen TO employ such a pret.-y
nurse girl?"
His Wife, dn't happen to do T.
I did II because | wanted ne children
TO have police protection when they
are in the park or on the street"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08
EmPLoYE SHOOTS EDITOR.
Result Of an Alteration With Pub
lisher's Son

St Louis, Jan. Al H. Sphinx, ed
tor Of the Daily World. author OF
The Derby Winner and several other
plays and formerly sporting writer
Of national reputation, was shot
ana perhaps fatally injured last
night by Victor Groves, an employee,
following an alteration with WiIliani
Sphinx. the editors son. Sphinx was
rushing 70 the scene OF the quarrel
when Groves whipped out revolver
and fred two shots. one entering the
EDITORS left shoulder and penetrating
the lung.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08
Academic Finance.

Thank heaven. that's paid fogs
said the Frosh. as he turned away
having persuaded the aind merchant
to give him credit for his purchase. -
Cornell Widow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

J. Frank Zahtn. prominent broker,
tobacco manufacturer OF Toledo,
Ohio. committed suicide by shooting
himself with a revolver. u Is believed
hat melancholy induced by N health
caused the shooting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08
MIGHT Be Shorter.

Life is short at besi," remarked
the morallgeY
Yes re5oined the demoralizer,
but 10 Isn't half as short as some men
are all through lie"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

Because they believed that pronin.
ent citizens had beer murdered IN a
Chinese restaurant Of LethTidge. Al.
herta, ~ W. T., fifteen hundred men
ed the oriental quarter and left a
wreck hehind. The regular police Of
the town were poweriesf and brig
ade o. nonnted police had 10 be call.
cd ont 10 qusli the riot
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08
Did No. Know VIVA. 1t Meant.

In tl.s course on the next ten
minutes several fiocks Of birds passed
over us, flying low but very rapidly.
The grass on both sides of the trail
seemed suddenly 70 swarm with ami
NAL life Had been accustomed 10
prairie life should probably nave
REALIZED al once what was wrong; but
like all the men on the wagon with
me. was rank tenderfoct.
Before had arrived at any con.
clusions the animals In the darkenei
cages began to show signs Of rest
lessness. Lions and tigers began a
strange moaning, unlike their ordin-
airy roar and growls. Elephants
trumpeted, camels screamed and all
the animals. big and lit Q. took part
In the wierd chorus which momen-
tarily increased in volume.
Then the air seemed TO take on
a hazy appearance, and the truth
dawned upon me-the prairie was on
fret"
Superb indeed must have been the
race that followed. Straight for the
river. dashed that oriental caravan
the splendid show horses leaping ant
straining Ike so many FIRE horses
dasEing 70 fire, the gay chariots
pitching and rocking terrified canels
land. elephants swing ng themselves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
CONCORDIA CONCERT.

Herr Max DeSSauer of New Haven, solo flutist, who is to be heard with the Concordia Singing society at its morrow evening, December 13, is one of the best known musicians in the state. MT DesSauer is director of the DesSauerT school of music and is an artist in various lines of musical endeavor. Besides Mir DeSsauer, other artists on the Con- cOrdia programme will be Miss Helen Ware, the Philadelphia yioliniste, and Mrs Adele Guerin-Johnson, con tralto The doors of the Bucking- ham will be opened at s o'clock and the programme will commence at S:30' o'clock. The tickets for the concert are being sold by members of the society, the gallery being re- served at 50 cents and the lower floor unreserved at 25 cents. The pro gramme:
 Chorus Das Grab i'm Buesnto".
 ... -. ..... ..... Zerlett
 COncordia society. Flute solo-"Fantesie on Cute Nacht' .. .. .... Abt
 Max Dessaur. Contralto solo-Aria from Mar tha" ... .. Flotow
 Mrs Adele GuerinJohnson. Chorus-"In Silent Mead' ... ..... ......... F. o. Emerson
 Concordia triple quartette. Violin solo" Faust Fantasie' -. ..... -. -. Gounod-Sarasate
 Miss Helen Ware Chorus-"R Rudolph Von Werden- berg ..... .... .... Hegar
 Concordia society," Flute solo
 (a) Andante ........ Tersher b) Waltz ... ... -. Chopin
 Max Dessauer. Contralto solo" Magic Song ... .. :. Mcyer-Hellmnn
 Mrs Johnson Chorus-"Old Folks at Home" ...... Arr Van der Stucken Concordia triple quartette with
 baritone solo by Charles Lan-
 genberger
 Violin solo
 (a) "Le Deluge' ...... St-Saens (b) "Zigeunerweisen" Natchez Chorus 'Rheinische Brautfahrt'
 ConcOrias.
 Accompanies, Max Dessauer and Hans Saro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
AND

II. T. B.-Where did the lowly sandwich get its name?
 A. On one occasion the earl of Sandwich, not wishing to leave his place at table called waiter and told him to supply slices of bread with ham between them, so that he could go on playing without inter- ruption. His friends thereupon gave the sandwich its name.
 J. o. P.-Can you tell me some thing about the duties of a cowboy and what wages they get? Who should one apply to for position? Would the work suit a young man that does not enjoy good health
 A. Cowboys have charge of herds of cattle Wages vary according to supply and demand. To get a job it would be necessary to apply to those who hire. If one wants outdoor life and roughness, with a demand for quick judgment and plenty of strenu- ous work, he might like the work
 -?-
 Mrs M-How can I restore a cash mere dress that looks somewhat worn and discolored from dust?
 A. Rip it carefully and brush each width separately until free from dust. If there are greese spots remove them by applying little turpentine or penzine. Then lay the pieces on a table and sponge both sides with soft water as hot as the hand can bear Then spread singly over a clothes horse until nearly dry and Iron on the wrong side (with black material laid underneath with fairly hot iron.
 Harry T.-What is meant by va riation of the compass?
 A. Variation is due to the diff ferences between the geographical and the magnetic meridians. which are parallel only in few parts of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

earth's surface. A magnet so hung as to move freely will when at rest indicate the magnetic meridian As the magnetism shifts the location of this line changes also. Tho geo. graphical meridian is of course fixed. There are daily, monthly and yearly cycles of variation. Sudden changes may be caused by magnetic storms. T. .'..
 r. x. C.-What is the history of the Cleopatras needle in New York city?
 A. It was built about 1500 B. c. by the Egyptian king Thomas LII, and stood in the temple of the sun at Holiopolis. In the time of Tibeiius 1t was removed to Alexandria. In 1877 Ismail Pasha khedive of Egypt, offered it, through the department of state, to New York. The work of removing it begun by Lieutenant Commander II. II. Gerringe, U. s. N., in 1879, and completed in 1881. The expense was borne by William II. Vanderbilt. The obelisk is mono- lith, single shaft 69 feet high and weight 220 tons. It's twin stands be- side the Thames in London. Both shafts are of red NVbian granite.
 -?-
 II. F. D.-What is the greatest yield If cotton or cbrI Cn recori' Has the limit ever Leen reached" @ f ease print sketch of Patrici; IIe1ry of revolutionary fame, in- ciuding his family?
 A. Probably there is no authori- tatiye record. It is net at all likely that the limit has been reached. Im- provcments are being made al! the lime. t2) Patrick Henry was born a. S;rG!ey, Va, in l73G. and died at Red Hill, Va, Tn 1799. He was of English descent In 1760 he was ad- mitted to the bar and in 17G5 enter ed the Virginia house of burgesses and at once became the leader of his state in the political agitation which preceded the revolution. He was prominent member of the continental congress of 1774, the Virginia con vention of 1775, was governor of Virginia 1776-9 and 17S4-6, and in 17S8 was member of the ratiiying convention, where he acted with the His early life was most unpromising and his earlier at tempts at oratory were dismal fail- ures, but he soon became the mostt successful advocate. It was said that no jury could withstand him, and he invariably won his cases. His family is not known to history.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
COMING EvEaTa

Dec 11-Red Mems hall, first an- nual dance of the Ivy Athletic club.
 Dec 1S-Goodwill hall, WaterviIle wrestling contest held under aus pices of the Waterville Athletic as sociation.
 Dec r and 1S-Sale by St Mary's Hospital Aid society.
 Dec 17-Columbus hall Nauga- tuck, fifth annual dance of the Star light football team.
 Dec 1S-Leavenworth hall, social and dance given by the Jolly Eel lows.
 Dec 24-Turn hall, Scovill street, Christmas Eve dance given by the Waterbury Turn Verein.
 Dec. 2S.-Leavenworth hall, re- ception given by Omphalea club.
 Dec. 2S, %, 3O.-Sacred Heart hall, Wolcott street, parochial social
 Dec 30-Mechanics and Speedwill halls, dance. whist and drill given by the degree team, Daughters of Lib erty.
 Dec 31-Town hall, Watertown, social and dance given by the Hanky Panky club.
 Dec. 31.-GOodwill hall Water vile. grand ball and reception by St Michael's drum corps
 Dec. 31-Leavenworth hall seventh annual gathering of Jacques Cartier cOnclave. No S10, Improved Order Heptasophs
 Jan 1-Buckingham hall, annual concert and dance of the Goodwill Social club.
 Jan 6-St Cecilia's parish hall. German supper given by the Ladies auxiliary.
 Jan. S.-Leavenworth hall. social and dance for the benefit of Michael Lawlor.
 Jan 16-Buckingham Music hall. annual sociable and dance given by employees of the American Mills Co
 Jan 29-Second annual dance of Laurel club at Buckingham Music hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

ment. The people of Waterbury and surrounding towns are slowly but surely realizing that the David NJ. Hartford stock company is giving patrons the highest class productions and staging and presenting them in a thoroughly metropolitan manner. There is an adage that "Waterbur' ians demand the real goods all the time" Theatrically this is true and il is Manager Morrison's sole purpose to keep the standard of excellence so high that there can be no legiti- mate cause for complaint. The opening bill next Monday night and for the remainder of the week will be John Drew s greatest success, tha' extremely Imaginable comedy. entitled christopher Jr" This piece is. a scream from start to finish. Lind say Morrison. the new manager one of the largest theaters in Bos- ton, has already assumed charge or the local playhouse and his name alone with the reputation it com mands in the theatrical field throughout New England ought to convince people that they are going to get their moneys worth at the new theater. From now on the pub- lie may look for constant chain or pleasant surprises. All patrons are invited to register their guesses as to the middle name of David M. Hartford. The first correct guess received at the box office will entitle the guesser 10 free seats for the neXc six weeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
THE RAYS.

We have viewed Johnny Ray as ianitOr and fireman. this season we will have an opportunity of seeing him as fireman and king and fine old king he makes, one that reminds you of the merry old King of Yvetat, as sung by Thackery, whose appear ance among his subjects was d signal for merriment and mirth Johnny Ray. assisted by the buXOm and statuesqup Emma, will be at Polls Tuesday matinee and night in that happy Aaron Hoffman comedy. King Casey which was constructed
 especially for the Rays. In act one Johnny appears as Casey" the fire man, who is mistaken for Chief
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE.

Molnar's sensational play, The Deyil.' which created sensations galore in New York city. where one company is still playing it, will be presented in tabloid form at the Jacques next week by an accom- plished company headed by Preston Kendall and with complete scenic in vestiture This version of The Devil" while necessarily shorter than the entire three act play, contains so much of the original story, and all the most dramatic incidents, that it gives to the spectator a cOmprehen- sive grasp of the story, besides af- fOrding him a real dramatic treat. The Devil" is the leading feature of an all star bill. Lawrence Crane, the Irish wizard. famous on two cOnti- hcnts, has been engaged as a special feature Other acts include Kauff man brothers. grand opera bur Icsquers, in an uprOariOUsly funny singing and dancing turn: Watson and the MOrriSSey sisters. known as the fashion plates of vaudeville. ill fetching songs and terpsichOroan spe- ciaties: Roberts, Hayes and Roberts, The Cowboy. the Swell and the Lady,: Pearl and YOScO, the harper and the singer; Ben Beyer and broth CT, who are in a class by themselves as comedy cyclists. and the electro pragh with the latest creations of animated photography.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
AHEe0eG0eeeN eeGNeoeG~e.
INQUIRIES
ANSWERS
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w. M. C.-None of your coins is of value.
 II. G.-ls there any way by which diluted milk can be detected?
 A. Here is a very simple test: Dip a well pointed knitting needle into the milk and withdraw it in an up right position. If the milk has been watered not drop will adhere to the needle.
 II. r. M.-Was Robert Burns the author of "Auld Lang Sync?"
 A. It is frequently credited to him. and may be found in editions of his works, but Burns said to a friend that it was "an old song of the olden times which has never been in print" " Burns gave it to the world at least.
 s. S.--What was the origin of the two Kilkenny cats?
 A. The story is found in Dean Swifts writings and was written as a satire of the towns of Kilkenny and Irishtown, illustrating their manifold disputes, which were main tained till both towns were bankrupt.
 F. F. F-HOw is correct time as certained? That is, where is the au- thority?
 A. Official time is obtained by ob- servationS on the culminations of stars. If a clock ran uniformly and set to agree with mean solar time, it would continue to agree indefinitely.
 F. D. B.-Will you kindly "pre- scribe a remedy for an inflamed bunion?
 A. Make lotion of two drams each of glycerine, carboic acid and tine ture of iodine, and paint the in famed joint several times a day. The joint should be protected from all pressure by felt pad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
EMPIRE MOVING PICTURES.

At the Empire theater tomorrow evening, the Superior Moving Pic ture company will offer another one of it's popular motion picture eXhi- bitions. These Sunday evening en- tertainments are well worth seeing. Manager Thomas w. Ray has ar ranged a long and interesting bill which includes pictures of every kind and description. New illustrat~ ed songs will be on the bill and sev- eral musical features. The prices will be 10 and 3 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
MOVING PICTTRES

To-morrow evening at Polls the imperial Moving Picture company of New York will present a long and varied programme of new moving pictures. The feature film is called
 The Dual Life" and it shows rr- marka5ic story of unusual phase Of everyday life. The Football Fiend" Is another picture which will be of great interest. A new feature will be the appearance of the A C quartette, four well known local vocalists who will sing some new popular songs. Polls orchestra vii furnish music. Prices l5 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
POLI'S
LENA RIVERS.

While many plays have had longer runs. probably there is none that have pleased more people han Bcu- lah Poynter's dramatization of Lena Rivers which will be seen at Polls tonight. Everyone enjoys the drama of the sunny south, the life. the scenery and the manners are restful as well as pleasing. While entirely new in theme and action Lena Rivers" dramatiznd from Mrs Mary J. Holmes novel is a popular play. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

Casey of the fire department, which leads to many serious and ludicrous complications, which are further ac~ centuatcd by the fact that Casey has double who insists upon being mis- taken for Casey, borrowing money in hlS name, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
EMPIRE
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RAFFLES.

The closing performance of 'Raf- fies" will be given in the Empire theater tonight by the David M
 Hartford stock company and it is safe to assert that of all the vehi- cles selected hv the management a more appropriate one for the talents of this company as whole could not have been chosen. The production has aroused much favorable com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Saturday, Dec 12-"Lena Rivers. |" Sunday, Dec 13-Imperial Moving Pictures.
 Tuesday, Dec 15-The Rays, Thursday. Dec 17-Yiddish play. Sunday, Dec 20-Imperial Moving Pictures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

The sale last Friday afternoon of the costumes and miscellaneous be- longings of Edwin Booth at the Fifth Avenue auction rooms, attracted many ready buyers. among whom were several well known stage people. The sale realized s3,23O for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

w. M. C.-None of your coins is of value.
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
HERE AND THERE.

President Diaz OF Mexico, says in
an open letter regarding his rumored
retirement at the close of his present
term in 1910, that the reports are pre-
mature. He intimates that he will
again be a candidate.
Following In some ways the general
lines of the car bumpers in use on the
Great Lakes. an apparatus is to be
built in Philadelphia for the Lehigh
Navigation Company which will take
hold Of a canal boat, elevate it go feet
in the air and empty its contents
either on the wharf for conveyance to
storage pile, or into the hold of
another vessel
In the Northern Territory. that vast
subtropical section of Australia which
is to be opened up for settlement now
that It has been taken over from
South Australia by the commonwealth
government. some of the natives have
curious custom of eating a certain
kind of white powdery clay.
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
DUFFY TOPS
Ell. HITTERS
In Club Batting Providence
Holds the Premier
Position

Duffy. Of Providence, leads the bats
men in the Eastern League for the
season Of 1908, but as he played in
only 80 games. the real leadership is
vested I'm Jones. of Montreal who
played in 135 games, with an average
of 1903. Jones is the only player in the
league who played throughout the sea-
son to reach the 300 mark Arndt, Of
Providence. being next in order. with
.2s5 for i31 games. De We're led the
Newark players with a batting per-
centage OF ,290 while landlord heads
the Jersey city aggregation with .26S.
although Burler is three points ahead
of Handford, but he played on both the
Jersey city and Rochester teams. In
club batting Providence holds premier
position with .255. Baltimore is second
on the list with .247. and Newark oc-
cupies third place. four points away.
Schmidt, of Baltimore. Is placed in
the lead of pitchers, with five won and
one lost. but he did not ofiiciate in a
sufficient number OF games to entitle
him to first place. This honor belongs
TO Mueller. of Newark who won Is
games and lost Z, with a percentage of
100. Adkins, Baltimore. is second,
with % won and 10 lost. Minnahan.
Rochester. is at the bottom of the list,
losing all six games in which he
pitched
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
er--BdSebdH
ONE TEAM BEATS
TWO OPPONENTS

NEW CASTLE. Dec 7.-Because the
Chesmar Academy first basketball
team. Of Wilmington. failed to put in
an appearance in the knights of Py-
thias Hall to play the New Castle High
School first team. the latter team play
ed one half with the High School sec
ond and another half with the Ches-
mar Academy second team. and de-
feated the H. S. second by IA to 8 and
the Chesmar by rs TO G. The specta-
tors were well pleased and rooted for
the Junior teams. The lineup;
\. &. N. s. Chesmar II. S. I'd
Pedrick ... forward. ...... King
J. Naylor
Harris .forward..... Harlins
Nallette.
Duncan .....,...centre. ........ Byrne
X Naylor.
Gemmil defense. ......... Rice
Wiley
Deakyne defense. ...... Hoover
Goals from neld-Pedrick. 6. Gem
mill. 8; Harris. 81 Byrne. 2; Hoover
Nallette. Duncan. Goals from foul
Kennard, Naylor. Referee--Jesse A
Mckay Timekeepers-H Harry Gravel
and Herbert Duncan. Times Of halves
30 minutes.
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
w. 4. S. easketbaII lean.

The High School basketball team be-
gan practice Friday afternoon and o
large number of candidates were out.
The Eleventh Street Rink has been
secured by tie association for games
each Wednesday night.
Manager Mearns has some good
teams scheduled for the season. among
them the fastest school teams in Phila-
delphia. Although there are only two
of last years players back Captain
Kyle and Mearns. the prospects are
bright for a fast team. The team will
be coached by Frank Baldwin. former
player Of the High School and Della
ware College teams
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
LOCAL SOCCERS
AGAIN WIN
This Time Wilmington Beats
Literary, Of Chester,
9 to @

Wilmington defeated Literary. Of
Chester at soccer here on Saturday
to o. il was one of the fastest games
Of tho season.
Soon after the start Wilmington
landed her first goal She added two
more goals before the first half ended.
During the interval the Wilmington
players had their pictures taken. this
being an annual event. In the second
half Chester could not get through the
defence of the Wilmington backs while
the locals ran their score up TO six
Lineup:
Wilmington. Chester.
+. Turguran .... goal... McClaymont
T. Black fright fun back. Clayerty
W. Balm ....left fun back. Murtagh
C. Jack fright half back. r. Lyons
r. McEwan ..... .centre........ Leary
J. Black .. left half back. II. Lyons
J. Montgomery outside right McDevjtt
c Holgate inside right. McKinnay
J. Balm centre forward. Bengiman
i. Conroy Inside left..... Trant
p. Mcbride outside left. Ralston
Halves of SO minutes each. Referee,
" Perry; linesmen, Ralston and VIII
Hams
The Wilmington club will meet the
Clifton Heights team Of Philadelphia.
next Saturday at South Side Park.
Evening journal., 1908-12-07
MACK And HARLEY
AFTER TRENTON
Fans There Hopeful That
the Deal Will Go
Through

TRENTON. n. j., Dec 7.-Connie
Mack. manager Of the Philadelphia
baseball club OF the American League.
ana Richard Harley. a former major
league BAH player. who was last sea-
son with the Louisville champions Of
the American Association, were in
Trenton the past week negotiating for
the purchase OF the plant and fran
chise Of the Trenton Tri- state base
ball club.
Messrs Harley and Mack have had
several consultations with Colonel and
Mrs Lewis Perrine, the owners of the
local club. and a price has been fixed
Harley was the left fielder on the
Trenton state Club the first sea-
son this city was represented In the
league, and because OF his good work.
he has many friends here.
There was much talk towards the
close Of last season in reference to the
Athletics manager wanting 90 rot
hold OF the Trenton plant but It did
not matorialize
The fans in this city would he de-
lighted n Messrs Harley and Mack get
possession OF the club. for they feel
lndl Winning team N"ulu VIC f"'
here
The Trenton Amusement Company
under which title the Tri-State club is
operated. held a meeting and reelected
Colonel Perrine president; Richard
Smith. vice. president, and Charles $
Atkins. secretary and treasurer. Thes'
three men were also made directors OF
the company.
President Perrine announced def.
nitely that John Carney, manager fol
the past two seasons, would not be re-
engaged.