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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
STORE BURCLARIZED
FIDnegan-PbiIIIps Lost By 8 vlsil
 From Night Bawks.

Burglars entered the store of the Phillips clothing store in the Prichard building. corner of f.rsiid and Bank stree.s. ;.st light and helped themselves to few hum dred dollars worth of wearing ap- parel. Entrance was effected through the rolling way in the rear of the building and then cutting hole in the door leading to the downstairs portion of the store. It was qui.e a chore to get in and whoever did the job must have known the lay of the land. After passing through the outer door long winding corridor leads to the entrance to the Finnegan-P Phillips departnlpr the dooi tp waich was well secured on the inside by a strong iron bolt and board that extended the entire width of the door and rested in two catches. It was also secured by pin at either side sc that it could not be thrown out by slight touch from one on the outside. To do this one had to reach the pins with his hand and the feat was accomplished by cut ting hole in the panel of the door. The work was done with knife and while 1t was not tasty piece of workmanship 1t served the purpose. When MT Harpin opened the. store this morning he was sur- prised to find things disarrangei and at once notified MT Finnagan. The case was reported to the police and an iliv'sti saiion is being made. MT Finnegan told Democrat re- porter that it would be very difficult to tell just how much was taken. He is going through the stock with a view to finding out how many odd lots he will find and after he is through he will know more. He didn't think that the loss was over $200 or $500. but of course he was not sure. There were about $500 cash in the safe and $4 or s5 change in the register, but no effort was made to tamper with the safe or register. The articles taken con- sist of clothing and gents furnisn- ings of every description.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
STATE sAENGERFEsT.
Elaborate Preparations for Important Annual Event.

The German singers of Hartford, Waterbury and Bridgeport have arr ranged for special rates from those cities to Meriden on the occasion of the state saengerfest, June l 5 and IS. Hartford expects to send nearly 1000 people.
 Decorating firms from Hartford, Waterbury and Lawrence, Mass, have agents in Meriden getting contracts for decorating for the big event.
 Tickets for the grand concert. Mon- day evening, June Is, have been put on sale
 The beautiful silver shield, first prize in the first class. now on exhl- bition in Meriden. is attracting much attention. Only words of praise for the artistic taste of the designer. H. w. Hirschfeld. and the high grade of the workmanship are heard.
 The shield proper is of heavy siI- yer plate surmounted by a golden Tyre immediately beneath which is a silver book. SO perfectly made that the music and words of the score are exactly reproduced in etching on the silver pages. On the face of the shield in gold letters is the following inscription:
 Fourteenth Connecticut Staats Saengerfest, June 1 5 and Is. 1908, Meriden. Conn, Erster Preis. Erster Klasse.-
 Surrounding the inscription isa laurel wreath and around the entire shield an oak leaf and acorn border in green, gold and silver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
A FEW NUMBERS IN UNDERWEAR

A FEW NUMBERS IN UNDERWEAR Ladies Marguerite Corset Cov-
 CTS with val lace and hamburg
 trimming, very tastefully fin
 ished, value 39 and soc each,
 June Sale ......-.. 25e each Ladies Drawers of cambric and
 nainsook, with torchon lace
 inserting, special values up to
 75c, June Sale .............. .46c 20 styles of White Skirts, hand
 somely trimmed with lace and
 embroidery, goods in this lot
 worth up to $1-50, June Sale .SI.D1 each Ladies' White Skirts, beautifully
 trimmed with rows of lace in
 serting and deep ruffle of lace to match, regular prices $2.75
 to $10, June Sale. .S2.0O to S7 7.5O Cambric and Nainsook Night
 gowns, high and low neck,
 long and short sleeves, lace
 hamburg and ribbon trimmed,
 value S1, This Sale .75c The Merry Widow Nightgown,
 made with large kimona
 sleeves, trimmed with em-
 broidery and lace, This Sale. .S1 OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11

Peterman's Roach food for. Sc Dead Stuck for Bed Bugs, for. .25c
 HOT WEATHER GOODS.
 Watering Cans, quart, for. .45c Lawn Sprinklers for .75c Refrigerator Pans, 14-inch, for. BOG Ice Picks and Chisels for ....... loo Water Purifiers for. .. .15c and soc Garden Trowels for. .......... 40 Grass Porch Seats or Mats for. .. .5c Garbage Cans, medium size, for. 5Oc Strawberry Hullers for. .5c Sleeve Boards on Stand, for. ..... l5c Wire Dish Covers for. 10, 15 & 20c Flower or Vegetable Seeds, s
 packages for ............ .25c Nickel Gas Stoves, burners,
 for ............... .$1.49 Oil Stove, cast iron tanks,
 burners, $1.49, burner 9Sc.
 uuiuci 4Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
To Run on Fun Time.

QHinnelaug. June 1I.--It is ssatcsI that some q the machinery "a tie Puritan Woesen uilis viii le starsel CD full time. and If is expected that next week the entire plant will ss running on fuII time About 40o hands ere affected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
A TIMELY SHOWING OF
 SUMMERY MILLINERY

Just now when much desired we are displaying the latest in un- trimmed summer shapes. Mostly all are white in Milan and Chip Straws.
 The newest in Wings. Flowers, Pom-poms and Ribbons.
 And those Trimmed Hats at $3, $3.50 and $3.9S-don't miss seeing them; they are great values.
 A. F. C0WLES, Milliner. Buckingham Music Hall Building,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
CARROLL BURIED.
Services for Hartford Victim of Ten.
 nessee Explosion.

San Pedro. Cal. June 1.-The bo,ly of T. F. \. Carroll. second class fire man of Hartford. Conn. one of the victims of the explosion on the United SiateS cruiser Tennessee. was buried ypsterSlay in HaFipr View eeflsetery with military hp7orS. Chaplain (. IT. Dickens cunducted the servie~s and Captain Howard and other ofsrsrs of the Tennessee followed the boty ts the ceneterT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
THE CURRAN DRY GOODS CO.
Don't Miss the June Sale of Muslin Underwear and Summer Requisites. COME Combine Prudence
 With Economy.

Truly never to our knowledge have we offered such exceptional June values in worthy goods
 This sale of Muslin Underwear and Summer Wearables is now at its very height and visit can not be otherwise than profitable to you for the goods are just what are needed at the present moment, hence our advice is-Come join the crowds that are busy saving money on their summer outfits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11

Blue Flame Oil Stoves, wickless
 and odorless, burners. for. .$3. 39 Gas or Oil Ovens, sheet iron, for S9c Alaska Ice Cream Freezers, 3
 quarts, for. .$1.75 Vulcan Gas or Oil Stove Toast
 CTS, toasts 4 slices in two min-
 utes, for .25o Glass Wash Boards for. ........ .S9e Corn Floor Brooms for. r.,........ 19c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
WHITE GOODS FOR GRADUATION
 DRESSES


 DRESSES. 10 pieces India Linon Lawn, weare 10c, June Sale. .5c 5 pieces 45-inch Persian Lawn, were 25c, June Sale. ......... 19c 5 pieces 50-inch Fine French Lawn, were soc, June Sale. .39c 100 pieces Mercerized Dotted Swiss, were 75e, June Sale. .15e
 NECKWEAR. One lot of Gibson Lace Collars, with bow attached, value S9c, Special for This Sale. .25c ca Embroidered Linen Collars in white and colors, value 19c, June Sale Price. .... .9c each
 LACES AND NETS. A 40-inch Filet Net, suitable for wasting, in plain and figured, regular price 69c, for This sale .49c a yd A five-inch Cluny and Torchon Lace, cream and white, regu- lar price 19c, for This Sale. 10c yd Platte Val Laces and Insertions, all widths, regular price 12Mc for This Sale. Sc yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11

 in list
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11

U. S. Mail Laundry Soap. g bars
 for ....... .25t None sold without this coupon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
The New Empire Nightgown, slipover style, yoke of allover lace and ribbon belt, extreme ly short sleeve, This Sale. .$1.25 FROM THE SALE OF WASH GOODS, SHEETINGS AND WHITE
 G00DS.

Material reductions from recent prices.
 200 pieces Best Light and Dark
 Challies, were 7c, June Sale. .. .5c 20 pieces Striped and Dotted
 Madras, were 19c, June Sale. l215c 5000 yards Figured Organdies,
 were 10c, June Sale. ........... .5c 50 pieces Mercerized Foulards,
 were 25c, June Sale. ...... l2l/oo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-11
COTTONS UNDERPRICED.

1 bale yard wide Unbleached
 Sheeting, worth 7c, June Sale. -! 10 pieces Lonsdale Cambric,
 were 15c, June Sale. .......... Il 5 pieces 9-4 Bleached Sheeting,
 was 10c, June Sale. 2: 20 pieces Bleached Pillow Cases,
 were 12c, June Sale. ........ .,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
DRINK
 CMGGS
COL. CUNNINGHAM DEAD.
IN BOTTLES.

4 Prominent Citizen of Union Springs P@ases Away.
 Union Springs. Nov. 12.-(Special.)- Col. Cunningham died here yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Paulk.
 For several years past Colonel Cum | ningham has made his home here com | ing from Birmingham, He was eighty~ six years of age and leaves four chill dren. Mrs. D. J. Paulk, of Union Springs; Mrs. W. P, whitehead, Col | lege Park Ga; Miss Lucia Cunning | ham, Brewton, and MT. C. H. Cum ningham, Dallas. Texas. All except the latter were here to attend the funeral, | which occurred from the home at 3 o'clock.
 Yesterday afternoon at the home of | her mother, Mrs V. A. Hunter. Miss Johnnie Mae Hunter was married to Mir. Clarence Baker Kearfoot. of | Bristol, Va.
 The beauty of the home. which is
 well arranged for home wedding, was | greatly enhanced by the artistic plac-
 ing of ferns, palms and Southern | smilax and a aprofusion of white chrys- anth emums. Previous to the ceremony the following musical program was ! rendered. with Mrs. P. F. Miles at the 1 piano: Mir. Charles Norman. violin; | Mir. Hugh Caldwell. flute; solor, Miss
 Minnie Lee Rainer. 'In After Years
 When I Am Growing Old" Mrs. E. L..
 Blue sang 70 Promise Me" and Miss Mamie Belle Parsons also sang a solo.
 The bridal chorus by full choir was
 delightfully."- rendered, and then the
 wedding march pealed forth and the 1 bridal party entered. Three girls came l from the parlors on either side of the . hall bearing garlands of smilaX and
 tulle. They passed down the hall
 making an aisle back into the recep- l tion hall, where the ceremony occur
 red around an altar, banked high with
 ferns, chrysanthemums and candalebra.
 These garland girls were Miss Alice
 Waters, of Brundidge; Miss Bess Rem
 froe and Miss Louise Johnson. of Co., 1 lumbus, Ga; Misses Mabel Moore
 Emrnie Anderson and Hunter Brans-
 comb, all of whom wore white lingerie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

dresses. The maid of honor and sister of the bride, Miss Susie Hunter. came down the stairs gowned in an. embrold- cred robe over pink taffeta, and carried white chrysanthemumS. She was fol- lowed by the bride with her brother, Mir. Gordon Hunter. They were pre- ceded by little Virginia Branscomh, ring bearer.
 At the altar the groom, with his best man. Mir. J Conrad Kearfoot, of Martinsville. Va, awaited the coming of the bride, and with the beautiful and impressive ring ceremony, Rev. J. M. Thomas united the two trusting hearts. t.
 The bride wore handsome ,trsveitng suit of blue with brown hat. In yielding her to another State Union Springs gives up one oh her prettiest and sweetest girls. She is an accomplished musician and an artigt, and has scores of friends who regret her departure. Mir. Kearfoot enjoys the respect and conhdpnce of his fei- low townsmen, being A successful ar chitect and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school of the First Baptist The happy couple left op the eyen- ing train for Columbus, Ga, where they were entertained at q theatre party by MT. and Mrs. John c. Cook. They will spend several days at Look out Mountain before going to Bristol. The numerous and handsome display of presents attest the popularity of both young people.
 Wednesday evening the bride enter tained the bridal party and a few other guests with a seven course dinner. whn the decorations of the table were all In pink, the centre piece being over pink satin. with handsome pink roses The last course was served in wedding slippers and over this many happy toasts were offered to the bride, to all of which she responded most charm ingly.
 MT. T. I. Pearce of Chicago. and Mir. 1 c. A. Hunter. of Troy, were here to l attend the marriage.
 Mrs. S. F. Frazer has returned from visit to her daughter. Mrs. Col son. in Brunswick. Ga.
 Mir. John Robinson, of Marion, has accepted a position as stenogFapher | with Norman & Son. ..- Rev. R. L. Bell Is attending Synod | in Mobile this week. @ ] Mrs. J. D. Norman has returned from a visit to her daughter at WaycEoss, Ga.
 Mrs. E. L. Crawford. Mrs. R W.
 West and Mrs, J. c. Lawrence will l leave Tuesday for Mobile, to attend the W. c. T. U. Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
EUFAULA's CARNIVAL.
st Throngs of Outv~f-TOwA Vi4itoru
 En Attendance.

vaat Throngs of OutvSf-T0wA Vlaitoru In AttendaHce.
 EufauIa, Nov 12-(Special)zAs was anticipated, vast thrt ngs of out-of- town visitors attended the fall carDi- val yesterday and today and all were emphatic in pronouncing the entertain ment we'll up to their expectations
 The playing of the End Regiment Band is an especially pleasing feature and their daily concerts never fall to crowd the grounds around the band stand and frequently calls forth ap- plause.
 Remarkable to relate. the cTowds that throng the thoFoughfares from early morning until late at night, have been exceptionally orderly and quiet and there has not been ease of drupk or disorderly reported at police headquar- ters so far. The horse racing yester- day was the attraction of the morn ing features and was witnessed by thousands Tn the pacing contest. best two in three. B. T. Roberts won over all competitors during the morning and in the afternoon the Indian and Cow boy races were especially interesting The cowboy riding three horsea abreast standing upon two of them outdistanc- ed the Indian riding one and came ir for heavy cheers. The race was ar. ranged from Wild West Show, thai is exhibiting on the streets.
 Owing to rain which fell about ar hour during the afternoon the balloon ascent was called of. but is announc- ed on the program for the remainder of the week Notwithstanding the complaint of dull times, 1t is believed the carnival will pan out satisfacf' ory to all concerned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
ImproUing the Consular SerDice
By Frederic ,. Haslxin.

meut to the consular service. These examinations are not competitive. and the appointments are not made from the list of "eligfbiss." but everything else being equal the man who makes the best showing in the examination gets the job. At any rate. the exam nation system gives assurance not possess the necessary qualifications for the position. As no one may take the examinations unless especially des- ignated by the President. the powers that be still retain the ultimate ap- pointing power and politics is not en- tirely removed from the equation.
 The present administration has en- deavored to distribute the consular ap- pointment as nearly as possible among the States. As the South had very few men in the service when the new Democrats have been appointed under the examinations. In practice, there fore. politics is more nearly divorced from the consular service than ever before.
 Examinations are held about three times q year. Until this month they have been solely for applicants desir- ing appointment. This time. officers who had made good records in subord- inate positions in the service were brought home for examination for pro- motion. Advancement will not neces- sarily follow. but there Is reason to be- lieve that the men who make the best showing in the examinations will be preferred in the event of vacancies higher up.
 From the time of the establishment of the United States Government until 1856 the consular service was in 6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

Twenty.six consular representatives of the United States came to Washing- fof, from the four ends of the earth for the consular examinations which ended yesterday. On the showing made in these examinations. promotions VIII be made and vacancies filled. These examinations for promotion mark an important epoch In the improvement or the consular service under the oper- ation of the law which became effect i've July 1, 1908 In little more than two years that law, supplemented by executive orders of President Roose- welt has accomplished more to bring the consular service to a state of ideal efieieney than had been done in twenty years before.
 The United States consular service was for many years subjected to ad- verse criticism from both foreigners and Americans. Today the system Is looked upon by foreign nations as be- ing well-niEh ideal. There are still many imperfections. but the improve msnt continues and will continue un- der the administratica of President Taft. who is heartily interested in the subject.
 Briefy. the cor suIar reform law of 1908 abolished tine fee system and placed consular officers upon a salary provided . classification of consuls, and instituted . system of inspection. Five consul generals at large now travel all over the world. and the affairs of each consulate are investigated at least once la two years. President Roose- walt supplemented this law by provid- ing a scheme of consular examinations by which men designated by the Pres. ident arc examined by a special board to estsbIish their fitness for appoint
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
NOTHING ELSE
 LIKE THIS. Now Trying New Home Recipe. RELIEVES ALL CHRONIC CASES
 -a-Sl' '- q Mix 1t Yourself and Take Ac. cerding to Directions.
RELlEyEsALL CHRONIC CASES
A saner.r From i<ldnsy or Blasaer Trouble or Rheunstism should Net Leave It UntFied--Any prug-
 gist !Csn sapply the .sy Ingreasents. ..

That the readers of this. paper ap- preciate advice when given in good faith is plainly demonstrated by, the fact that one well-known local phar- macy supplied the Ingredients for the ''vegetahle prescription" many times within the paat two weeks. The ,an- nouncement of this simple, harmless mixture has certainly {. Accomplished much in reducing the great many cases of kidney complaint and rheu- matism here. relieving pain and mis- .ery. especially among the older popu- latlon, who are always suffering more or less with bladder and urinary trou- bles. backache and particularly. rheu. natfsn. .s
 Another welI-known druggists asks us to continue the announcement of the prescription. It is doing so much real good here, he continues, that 1t would be a crime not to do so. It can not be repeated too often, and further states many cases of remark able cures wrought. e- '- ess Ss
 The following is the-prescription,, of simple Ingredients. making harm less, inexpensive compound, which any person can prepare by shaking well in a bottle: Fluid Extract Dan delion. one-haif ounce; Compound Kargon. one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Any first- class drugstore will sell this small amount of each ingredient. and the dose for adults Is one teaspooDful to be taken after each meal and again at bedtime. There is enough here to last for one week, if taken accord ing to directions. Good results will he apparent from the first few doses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Extra Fine PIants.

Spanish Mackerel,. Fresh and Salt Water Trout, Ponpano Snapper; Eggs, Chickens and Butter: Crabs and Oys- ters daily Celery (Kalamazoo } We offer special prices to the trade, ho- tels, restaurants and boarding houses. country merchants. Phone 25e.
 We solicit your patronage. Prompt delivery, kind treatment to all.
 TATUM 6 ROBINSON. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Reeolver,n AuDOlnfed.

Cleveland. O, Nov. l2.-Judge Tyler of the Federal Court to-day named Warren Blek nell and Frank A. Scott as receivers for the Municipal Traction Company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-31

MADAME MERRI.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-31

drop, any of the objects. The first
article is to be a potato stuck fun of
toothpicks; then mechanical toy; for
instance. a beetle, big fly. one that
will keep in motion for several min
utes. A piece of fur, q jointed Jap
anese snake. and bit of ice are OBJ
5ects that will call forth shrieks. A
yard or two of sausage casing blown
up and glove filled with sand and
wet will I'LL the hearts with terror. All
these articles will have been In the
ice chest for about IL hours SO as to
be thoroughly cold.
When the articles have all been re-
turned to tie basket at the feet of the
hostess it will be funny enough to hear
the comments as to what they are.
The first course of the real supper Is
to be oyster cocktails, then a regular
supper menu. With the dessert a huge
pumpkin will be passed, into which
each guest will put his hand, drawing
out some quaint, Halloween favor
When the hour for departure comes
the men will be led to window box
In which as many cabbages as there
are ladies present will be growing"
They will be pulled; on the root will be
found the name of the lady who is to
be protected from the witches and
COLLINS that may be encountered on
the way home. In olden days Hallow-
cen was sometimes called sscabbsee
night, and fortunes were told by go
ing into cabbage patch and pulling
up the heads. Ones future mate was
determined by a crooked or straight
root.
MADAME MERRI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-31

Photo Underwood & Underwood. NJ Y.
bounds, no notifications. that is un-
dylng and impossible of mitigation.
Buigarians have never forgotten that
IN the olden days, when western Eu-
rope was for the most part sunk in
oarbarism, the czar of all the BuIgars
dominated the entire Balkan peninsu-
la, and the Bulgarian church was a
treasury of learning and art
1t is far cry from Stephen Du-
shan, last of the Balkan czars. to Fer
dinand. czar of the Bulgars, and. in
deed, the Bourbon blood of Ferdinand
contains not one drop of the fluid that
flowed in the veins of the medieval
hero, but to the Bulgars the procIama,
ton of Tirnova represents a return to
the old estate.
On the fatal field of Kosovo. "the
plain of the blackbirds," so called
from the hordes of scavengers that de-
seconded on the slain. June Is, 1889.
Sultan Amurath dealt the final blow to
the Servian and Bulgarian armies com
manded by King Lazarus From that
day until the last century the Ottoman
empire dominated eastern Europe and