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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-18
The Knock ont Blow.

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was a revelation to the ltilc j-ut,T3.
Prom tie earliest days Of the ring tuo
Knockout blow was aimed for the jaw,
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punches were thrown In TO worry and
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most vulnerable spot was the region VI
the stomach, he'd have laughed at him
tor an ignoramus. Dr.. Pierce is bringing
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-18

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
ELKs, MINISTRIES ABROAD.

The first performance of the Elks' minstrels, as is we'll known. will not take place in Waterbury. but in Thomaston. The Thomaston town hall has been engaged for Thursday evening, February 20. The troupe will leave Waterbury in a special train at D. m. and will leave Thom- aston on the return trip at 12 o'clock midnight. The performance in Thom- aston will. 1t is believed, cause the minstrel men to get into excellent condition for the real premier in this city the following Monday night. There will be S1 people in the company which will go to Thomas ton. Any others who desire to make the trip in the special will be accom- modated. The special scenery for the production will also be taken on this special.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
MIR DAMRosCH SURPRISED.

Walter Damrosch, the famous in- terpreter of Wagner. who will appear in Waterbury on February Is, with Mime Lillian Nordica and the New York Symphony orchestra, had very pleasant surprise one day last week The occasion was the forty-fourth birthday of the noted conductor. The 50 members of the New York Sym phony orchestra on the morning oi his birthday, repaired to Mr Dam- rosch's home in New York, and hay ing entered cautiously, surprised their conductor from his slumber by strains of beautiful music. Mir Damrosch dressed hurriedly. and descended to the lower floor. Congratulations and good wishes greeted him on all sides and the orchestra and its beloved leader enjoyed a delightful breakfast together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
CLOCK co AID ASSOCIATION.

On Friday evening. February [. the Waterbury Clock Co Employees Aid association will celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary. During the past twenty-five years they paid ont for sick benefits. S50.aa0. They start ed out with a membership of fifty two. and were assessed as high as sixty-fve cents per week. the mem berShip later dropped Co tventy-tWo. to-day it is seven hundred ausl twenty. This being their fweuty-ffth snlver- sary. the oli committee will try to make the event ono of the pleasant est for their o,d and new friends. Ma jor Philips has drilled fer the past six weeks seventeen young ladies en- ployed hy fhe company. sud they are so well drilled that they form many fn- fricste and beautiful figures. inciu.ling the rnn0xram of the ". q. Co. The rvmnastic exercises br f11e ziri<- class of the Turn EeTein Turwaerfz. who have heen driHed hy PrssesSor Rlstt- man vHl pruluoe seDe Of the nicest exercises th1t have bexa sen Ia Wa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
COMING EVENTS.

Feb 5. G. [. s-City hall. Annual fair united courts, Foresters Of Am erica.
 Feb 6-Friendly League hall. Fri vate dance.
 Feb 7-St Francis Xavier parish hall. Washington street. card party given by the Children of Mary.
 Feb T-Music hall. Reception and dance of the Alba society.
 Feb I4-Music hall. sociable and dance given by The Three of Us.
 Feb II-SpeedweIl han. Whist and dance given by Myrtle Temple No 3. Pythian Sisters.
 Feb I4-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy, masquerade leap year dance
 Feb fS-Kuights of Columbus hall Social given by Court Me Givney. No 2S. n. Of l.
 Feb 21-odd Fellows hall Second annual soeiable and dance given by the Pioneers.
 Feb. 2T-city han. seventeenth annual concert and sociable given hy R. J. Costello lodge. No 4z3. B. Ot R. R. IT.
 Feb 2S-Music haIl. Citizens Bank buidTng. Sociahle and dance given hy the nwI Social rluh.
 Feb 1s-Cit- nall Leap rezr whist party under suspscex of fOunz La diss soiaIify of St Thenas's ehEreh
 Feb zs-Nsv hall. e Green street grand bail for benefit Of Theo- dors Sabsleuckzys
 March 1-Jascques opera house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
Ways and Means,

A couple of girls, after the manner of girls since the world was young were recently discussing the affairs of their various friends.
 'I don't see why in the world Clara lets that little snob Charlie Blank come to see her so oftenr' the dark haired one said. "They nre together almos. constantly"
 Hum" the blond commented, with a worldly wise little smile.
 "well, don't. wouldn't" her friend asserted. He is not good look ing and has such ugly ways"
 "well. perhaps be has ugly ways, but such handsome means" the other said, and something very near sigh got past the piece of fudge she has, tened to put into her mouth.-St. Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
FORESTERS FAIR.

Tonight the Foresters will open their annual fair at City hall and will continue the event on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. In connection with the affair there will be street parade tonight in which all the courts of the city will be represented. Many of the degree teams will appear in their uni forms and the grand court officers will all he in line. The parade will form at City hall and all members are re- quested to be present at the hall at 7:45 sharp. The fair will be opened by Mayor Thoms, who will deliver a short address, after which the remain der of the evening will he devoted to dancing. Lallier's Military band will furnish music for dancing. Each evening at the fair different courts have been assigned to look after af- fairs. and in this way it is hoped that all that Foresters will become Inter ested. The assignments for the differ ent nights are as follows: This even ing Courts Fruitful Vine. Hancock, Verdi and Hellmann: tomorrow even ing Courts Wolf Tone. Falcon, vigi- lant and America: Friday, Courts Shields. Wagner and Oregon: Satur- day. the closing night. Courts Meany. Linden. Phelan and Rose Hill. To- morrow evening promises to be one of the big nights of the fair. as great enthusiasm has already been shown in the tug of war match between David Sheehy's team and Alex Swanson's delegation of Naugatuck. This con test is for a purse and a side het. In addition to this Professor Ashburu's acrobatic dogs will give a performance and a good portion Of the evening will be devoted to dancing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
GOT HIS OMELET.
Why One Man Ceased Trying to Be
 Funny With Walters.

Funny With Walters.
 i've never tried to be funny with a waiter" the traveller was saying, .'since the time when had little ex- perience with one in California. It was several years ago. and was rather fresh I stepped into restaurant one morning and ordered an omelet.
 "'What kindY asked the waiter.
 "'Why, are there more kinds than one?' said.
 "'Oh, yes, sir he answered me; there are several
 "'Well, bring me an ostrich egg ome- let
 "'All right sir he said, but you'll have to wait quite awhile. It takes a long time to make an ostrich egg ome- let
 q told him had plenty of time. He went away and was gone fully an hour. Then he came back with big covered dish.
 "'There you are. sir he said, plac- ing it before me and uncoyering it.
 Well. it was an omelet. all right. and big enough for half dozen men. Whether there was an ostrich farm in the neighborhood and he got real ostrich egg or whether he made it from a couple of dozen hens eggs I don't know. but I distinctly remember that 1t cost me S2-and I learned a valuable lesson. ."-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

terbury in long time. Mrs Brown and MT Bayley are to furnish some
 very fine soprano and baritone solo selections. The full American band
 will render several selections. The tug of war team from the movement and case factories will settle the question
 of supremacy, which was not settled on their excursion to Steeplechase park. The decoration committee have been working night and day in order to transform Eagle hall into place of beauty, with evergreen and laurel, etc. The lobby will be decorated with a large grandfathers clock. with a double dial, the outer dial with hands pointing to their twenty-fifth anni-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
gard for general effect and realistic detail always so conspicuous in their many productions. Popular prices.
EDDIE FOY.

Eddie Foy, in his biggest and best success, "The Orchid," is to be seen at Polls tomorrow evening. "The Orchid" which is the joint work of six important authors, carries q plot which deals with one Aubrey Ches- terton, a wealthy American, who is residing in England and is arranging to marry his nephew. Guy Scrymo- goor to the daughter of the Countess Anthruther Prices 25c to $50. Seats now on sale. Telephone 10S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
Warned.

"sfy friends" said the campaign ora tor, ''beware of the interruptions heel CT. TApplause.l
 "There are men so lost to shame that they will offer you a dollar for your vote. IHisses.l Do not listen to them. Spurn them. Re on your dignity. De mand more" TContinued applause. T. Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

versary, the inner dial with hands pointing to the correct time. The body of the clock is arranged in such a way that every person who enters will be obliged to pass through it. All the committees have worked to have everything in readiness on February
 ' at 8 o'clock so that they can meet their old, as well as their new friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
JUNGLE TOM'S CABIN"

The lovers of song and dance will have an opportunity of being enter tained as well as the admirer of drama when Al w. Martins biggest and best revival of Uncle Toms Cabin" is brought to Poli's on Friday and Sat urday, with maiinees. Popular prices. Children's tickets for Saturday. 10c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

fifth annual concert given by the James Meagher branch of the Gaelic league.
 March 3--Leavenworth hall. An nual dance given by the Tribune So- cial club.
 March 15--Catholic Women's as sociation concert al Jacques theater.
 March 17--City hall, the powerful Irish drama, Daniel O'Connell," un- der the auspices of Ladies auxiliary. division 5, A. o. H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
They Tried It.

q read in the papers of a profes. sional debate where one team refused to meet the other team while they kept a feminine member on the ground that they could not argue with a wo- man.
 "The objectors must be a married mems team."-Baltlmore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
Soporife,

Irate wife-But what is the use of my talking when you just go to sleep? Do you hear? CBangD What is the use of my talking when you just go to sleepy
 Tired Husband On the contrary, Jenny. it was only because I was listen ing to you that dozed ofr.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
psaI Skin Game.

There goes a man who has been working a skin game all his life" Ever been arrestedT"
 Nope"
 ~Thars strange. What kind of q skin game does he work-shell gnmeT "No. he Is a tattoo artist.--PitDb1rE Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

The best remedy known to-day for all stomach troubles is Kodol. which is guaranteed to give prompt relief. It is a natural digestant. it digests what you eat. ii is pleasant to take. Sold by Buckingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
POLES
"A RACE FOR LIFE"

Under ultra sensational condi- tions, Theodore Kremer intro duces the horse in his new tar western melodrama, "A Race for Life" at Polls this afternoon and evening. The r. II. Sullivan Amuse- ment Co have set, staged and cast it with that liberal and intelligent re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
lf It's Ma ie of Rubber,
 We Have It.
Rubber 

Bear in mind that we are headquarters for Rubber foot wear of all kinds. We do not handle cheap or poor Rubbers, but sell the best for the same or less than others ask for the poorer kinds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Wednesday, Feb. 5-"A Race For Life"
 Thursday, Feb. 6--Eddie Foy in "The Orchid
 Friday and Saturday, Feb. z and 8-Martin's Uncle Toms Cabin"
 Monday, Feb. 1-"The Daughters of Men,"
 Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. Il and 12-"Peter Pan"
 Wednesday, Feb. 19-Ethel Barry more in Her Sister,"
 Monday and Tuesday, Feb. "A and 25-The Elk's Minstrels.
 Wednesday, Feb. 26-"The Volun- teer Organist."
 Friday, Feb. 26-Edgar selwyn in "Strongheart."
 Feb 27-Leavenworth hall. Recep- ton and dance given by senior and junior girls of Crosby high school.
 Saturday, Feb. 29-"A Poor Rela- tion."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers, pleasant little pills. They are easy to take. Sold by Buckingham phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-05
Wednesday Night and Thursday
DIR DEMILS LINEN MESH UNDERWEAR FOR MEN AND WOMEN.

Long and short sleeve Vests, lace trimmed Pants all sizes in the Mems Shirts and Draw ers regular price is sa garment, our price ....... ...... ...... .. $1.5O garment Women's mercerized cotton Tights, fine Swiss ribbed, in white only Ono yests), ankle and knee length, regular price $1 tonight and Womens black wool and silk jersey ribbed Vests regular prices $1 and $1.50, now 25c each Chidren's jersey ribbed three-quarter wool Union Suits in white or gray, regular price wonlens 1s-Dutton length Kid Gloves, gray only, regular price $2.5o now $1.5O pair Chdren's fine ribbed black cotton Hose in all sizes, to 10, regular price 121ac, now ....... .........s.... ........ pair for 25c Womens fast black seamless Hose, regular price 1oc, ....... ...... ... ....... 7c pair
 DRESS GOODS
 46-inch all worsted Storm Serge in light and dark navy, regular price S1, now 5Sc yd
 sHEETINGs AND BLANKETS.
 Unbleached Sheeting, 10-4, full 90 inches wide
 good value at 39c now ....... 25c yd Large size heavy gray flannel Blankets. value Wool felted Blankets, full size, soft as down, Beached Sheets full size. nice quality value 65c,
 now ....... ....., ...... 49c
 WASH GOODS. Heavy Outing Flannel in stripes and checks
 good coors, incuf ing pink, blue and gray
 grounds. regular price 10c, now ....... SC yd Fine Cotton Serge Suitings, light and dark col
 ors, stripes and cheeks, regular price 25c, now Light colored Print, value 7c now 3sc yd
 LINEN AND WASH GOODS.
 Remnants of heavy Waistings, cheviots and
 madras, to yard lengths, regular price
 DUG 10 VI, now ... 25c Bleached Turkish Towels, large size, regular
 price 22c, now 17c Hemmed Linen Towels, large size. white col
 ored border, Mill End Sale price ........ .. 1Oc Heavy Satin Damask, 72 inches wide, regular
 price S1.25, Mill End Sale price .... -. 0sc yd
 HANDKERCHIEFs.
 Mems all linen hcmsttched Handkerchiefs good
 value at 12hc now ....... ...... -. Dc each Women's all linen fine embroidered Initials, all
 letters, now ....... ...... ...... 121ac each Fine Shamrock Lawn Handkerchiefs, narrow
 hemstitched, regular price 25c, .. .. 17c YELLING.
 Fine plain mesh and dotted Veilngs in black,
 navy and brown regular price .25c, 12hc yd
 IRON WARE. Old fashioned Irons ....... ...... =. Go ID Frylhs rans. ........ 30c Round Griddles (good size) ....... .. ... FOG Mrs Potts Irons set (slightly damaged) ..... 89c Enterprise Food Chopper ....... ...... .. 0Sc Meat Juice Press ....... ...... ... 9Sc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

pain and aged bones with seeming iy
nothing human about the bundle except
the shock Of coarse black hair from
underneath which two sonber black
eyes gazsd out with q look not entirely
OF this world
Why. oh why. at her age was the
involuntary exclamation
We'll shs'd have died II IL hadn't
been performed was the answer. and
IL may prolong her life az least two o.
three years"
One roor soul has spent - years in
bed Her hands are cra-n Up Ike
birds claws with infanmstcry rheu-
natisn- Yet she crOcnets. constantly.
and with her earnings supports four
children
Another old woman aaieted with
rheumatism has j-lst three positions in
which she can rest with comparative
comfort and ease frcn pain. One ok
these is 10 double I'D until her head.
frosted with years. almost touches her
tired. worn feet
But there are many who complain OF
Ills that are purely imaginary Their
V;ies sometimes are as funny as chill
dren's inpositions Ehe1 they wish 70
be excused from disa greeable tasks OF
want an extra unnecessary dose OF some
sweet cough syrup n fact like chill
dren. they delight in the Importance q
invalidism- They enjoy poor hsalth-
One old lady complains continually OF
her left leg hurting her Numerous ex-
aminatiols have proved that there Is
absolutely nothing the matter with IL
AS the story goes. it's not that she
cares. but just for the sake OF CONVEX
sarion Another has a story Of heart
trouble. but the beats OF that organ
are reduced 10 normal when a package
OF ping cut and . clay pipe are placed
Within her eager. outstretehed VITA
cred old palm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

fort. peace and plenty for simple
wants
A Chimney Location
The buildings stand on slight eIe-
vatlsn that gives for miles around
glorious view Of softly rolling hills
and gentle valleys Wide vsrandas.
some q them inc.osed in glass. extend
s.Eouad the houses. and there many Of
tie. inmates 81 Tor hours Al 3 time a.
though awaiting summons. Any DAY.
any hour. any minute. tire icy. invisible
hard may tones them on the shoulder
ard beckon come FOR the aged. as
< rule. pass away quickly.
They SNUFF ou5 ike a candle said
Superintendent wsIenbe-g. They NAY
have been perfectly well the day be-
fore. There is no warning or the end.
for old age has littIe resistance. The
sscl-nesses taet come with years Sc
-cretiy sap their strength
The majority OF them seem happy
and contsnted. and there is a look Of
peace in their wrinkled faces that is
soothing 70 see There are faded eyes
that seem 10 see already into the be-
yo-d; others have returned TO memories
Of ehiidhood.- and sosss there are who
stin retain rec0siectioas Of better days.
the III concealed knowledge OF which
may be read n the half averted OF
downcast eye and reticent replies. But
al were glad and grateful as they sat
on the wide porcfes IN the sunshine OF
a California February day for the peace
ana comfort that the relief home gave
them
The new home for the cfty-s poor
was built TO accommodate 1870. but
even now. with the newness stIl cling
iEz 10 Il il is filled 10 capacity. The
ofacs building occupies the central po-
sition on the grounds. on either side Of
which are the buildings for the men
and the women The latter have nine
large dornftories that can hold nearly
700 people. These rooms have windows
their entire length. so that the air in
them is alwars fresh and pure. and
the sunlight pours through the gen
erous sized psnes. flooding the spot-
Iessly clean floor and covering the rows
OF little white beds with its grateful
warmth And on the days when there
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

But. unfortunately. al the old people
living in the home are not blessed with
good appctites There are so in the
women's ward OF the Infrm1ry and al
most as many IN the mems building
who have only the good care and free
dom from worry for which to be CRATE
fui. Healthy appetites are not among
their blessings. The infrmary is as
cheerful as q large room with many
windows that open out TO Sunshine and
fresh air can be made. Beside each small
white bed there is q window and the
light filters through a clean white cur
tain For these who are able 10 sit up
little while each day low rocking
chairs have bee1 placed within easy
reach AS dear old Mrs Watson. whose
husband was az one tire editor OF the
Record Union in Sacramento. expressed
X when asked 70 sit still long enough
for the photographer 10 take her pic
ture -Alf the old Yankx like 10 rock .
No contagious diseases are allowed
in the infrmzTy. The patients are AZ
afcted only with the illnesses attend
ant upon old age. like rheumatism and
heart trouble. All the care that ca
pable doctors and nurses Of experieree
can give is renderiy bestowed upon
these fottering 10 the last rG.e post on
Iife's journey. Looking at the feeble.
helpless. almost childish old people IN
the rows OF narrow beds In the long
room, one cannot help wondering at
the wisdom OF prolonging life after age
has withered both mind and body. II
seemed especially so when stopped
for a moment beside bed TO speak q
few simple words TO the oldest inmate
OF the home She lacks scarcely six
years TO round out . century Yet she
has just undergone capital operation
she lay doubled up on her side in her
Htx1e white bed ~ though the years
had shriveied her. Z huddisd heap Of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-03

the dining room are copper boilers
that hold ZOO gallons OF coffee or tea
for each meal. Delicious fruit pies
are also on the bill of fare. and that
the crust is light and the flling tooth
some visitors TO the relief home can
testify from actual consumption OF the
Yankee deiicaey. This IS sample Of
the menu Tor one Day
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