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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
The Miller &PeckC Saturday Night Specials.

AT 4.sS-Misses' Prince Chap Suit
 value $6. .s.. AT $1.9S-Children's Coats, sizes (
 to 16. These are great value. AT Sl.9S-Ladies Covert Coats. all
 lined, were S4 AT 79c-Ladies' Black Mohail
 Waists, were $1. AT $2.9S-Ladies' Silk Petticoats
 full size, excellent quality, value AT 49c-All Silk Rough Pongee, 27
 inches wide, all colors, value 75c. AT 39c-Striped Mohair, splendid quality, 3S inches wide, in blue and white, black and white, and brown and white, value soc. AT 19c-Wide Hamburg Flouncing, from 25c.
 AT l9c-Five inch Taffeta and Satin Taffeta Ribbons. from 25c. A 19c-Ladies' Pocketbooks, from 25c. AT 19c-Ladies' Linen Initial Hand gerchiefs, from 25c AT 19c--Ladies' two clasp Lisle Gloves, from 25c. AT 19c-Shell Back Combs, from 25c AT 39c-Children' Curly Bearskin Bonnets, value soc. AT 39c-Ladies' Outing Flannel Long Skirts, deep ruffle, value soc AT 69c-Ladies' Outing Flannel Nightgowns, value 75c. AT 19c-Ladies' Fashioned Seamless Black Hose, value 25c. AT 15c-Children's Lisle Hose, from 25c.
 AT 45c-Boys' Heavy Weight Grey Cotton Coat Sweaters. AT 39c-Boys'. Knickerbocker Knee Pants, from 49c. AT 75c-Boys' Knickerbocker Knee Pants, value $1. AT 10c-Men's All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, from 13c. AT 25c-Infants' Ribbed Merino Vests, large size only, from 49c.
 BULBS REDUCED. First size Hyacinth Bulbs at soc, from 69c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
This js the Season of the Year fol
 Canned Fish

of all descriptions. Anything in that line can be found at our place of business. We have very fine Sardine In OH at Sc per can. as good as others sell for 10c: some at 10c and 15c per can, worth 15c and 20: Mustard sardines at .0c per can. Smoked Her. ring. Homeless Herring, Salmon oi any grade, in small or large cans; soused Mackerei, 15c and 1sc Kip. pered Herring, 20c; Lobster, finest on the market at 25c; Cod Fish oi any description. Try . Can of our St Charles Evaporated MIX at Sc pel can. 1t is sure to please you. and you viii continue to use 1t. Canned goods of any description. quality the finest, price the lowest; also large line oi Prunes at Sc to 15c per 10.
 PENN. co.
 1,e racr MArU STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
NOTICE.

The Democrat office is open every evening until o'clock and on We'd nesday and Saturday evenings until g. People who desire to pay sup scrtption or other bills, or to leave job work or advertisements will be attended to evenings if they can not call during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
MOB SHOOTS NEGRO DEAD.
He Attacked With Razor Men Who
 Came to Lynch Him.

Kingston, Tenn. Oct. 31.-A mob of thirty men stormed the Roane county jail and killed George Cook, negro, held on the charge of murdering John King. ferryman at Southwest Point.
 It is presumed the men intended to lynch Cook, as they had rope in their possession. However. when his cell was reached he showed fight and drew a razor. With this weapon he made defense and cut one of the men in the crowd. This enraged the invaders. many of whom drew revolvers, and Cook was shot to death. .l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
PENN. co.
1lS EAST MAIN STREET.

The rent card in the window will not do the work that rent adv in the columns of the Democrat will do. The card Is read by persons nv. ing in your district. The rent sdv would be read by people in all parts of the city Try . rent adv and save money; 8 days for 25 cenfs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

To Spend $1,25o,ooo For Equipment.
 Baltimore, Get: 31. - The Western Maryland railroad has arranged to spend within the next few months ST. 250,000 on new equipment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
CITY NEWS.

U. S. X Co.'S Elephant" trousers never rip; heavy all wool. $3.
 Tonight. Halloween dance carni- val at Buckingham hall, dancing at S:30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

Negro Executed In Electric Chair.
 Richmond. Va, Oct. 31. - Winston Green, negro youth, was electrocut- ed for attacking young white girl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
MEETINGS TONIGHT

National Association of Stationary Engineers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
News of MontevaIIo.

Montevallo, December 27.-(Special)-
Yesterday afternoon at the president s
home on the campus, DIR. and Mrs. Thorn
as Waverly Palmer entertained at a
beautiful seven-course Christmas dinner.
Covers were laid for IA, and there were
present, besides the host and hostess, Mr..
and Mrs. William harrington Aldrich of
Aldrich. Mrs. Morris Newfield of Birming-
ham, Miss Dora Brown of Concord, Tenn,
the Rev. and Mrs. q. A. Bowling, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Alexander Moore and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L. Chestnut.
Mr.. Walter NJ Jones' Williams has gone
to Auburn for a holiday visit to Prof.
Arthur st. Charles Dunstan.
Mrs. D. L. Wilkinson and children are
spending the holidays in Montgomery
with the family of her father, Mr.. A. s..
Flowers.
The friends who have been so often and
generously remembered with exquisite
flowers from Rajah Lodge sympathize
deeply with Mr.. and Mrs w. f. Aldrich
in the loss by fire this week of their
rose and croton greenhouses, propagating
and boiler houses.
Miss Hilda Glenn of Birmingham is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Lucille Bowling.
Mrs Morris Newfield and little daugh-
ter, Emma Ullman, of Birmingham are
visiting Mr. and Mrs William Harrington
Aldrich at Rajah Lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
LAYIE FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED
RAID ON CRAPS GAME IN ENsLEY
RESULTS IN 10 ARREsTs-PER-
soNAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF
ENSLEY.

Ensley, December 27.-(Special.)-
The funeral services over the ..sinains
of Mrs. Mary Lavie, the victia4 II the
Christmas Day tragedy at EnslSs. were
held this afternoon at the undertaking
parlors of Echols & Angwin before a
vast number of people. The Rev. o. P.
Bentley, who officiated spoke feelingly
and touchingly of the deceased and held
out to the relatives the only source of
consolation where deep and bitter sor-
row comes. The aged mother and sis
ters of the deceased were present and
at the close of DR.. Bentley's remarks
there was many tear shed for the
dead and the sorrowing relatives.
]. W. Griffith is still confined in the
city jail He is under the care of DR..
j. E. Robbins and his wounds are i'm
proving rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
OMMITTEE WILL
INSPECT CANAL

Washington, December 27-To familiar
ize themselves with conditions under the
present form of government of the Pan
anna canal zone and to consider what
changes, if any, are desirable, II MEM
bers of the House committee on foreign
and interstate commerce will leave
Charleston, S. c., tomorrow for Colon.
1t is not thought that any measure hav-
ing for its object change in the form of
civil government for the zone will re-
ceive the consideration OF Congress at the
present session, but as all but two of the
members of the committee will be mem
bers of the House in the Sixtyf1rst Con-
gress the committee will find the in
formation secured now of value later.
There has been some discussion of the
advisability of attaching the zone to one
OF the southern circuits of the federal
courts.
The congressional party not only will
investigate this matter, but also will look
into all phases of the construction of the
canal.
The committee has not had under con-
sideration any suggestion to include the
courts on the zone in one of the federal
circuits nor has there been any sugges-
ton made to it that labor conditions
there are unfavorable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
RIVER AND HARBOR
BILL IN DOUBT

Washington, December A.-The question
whether there will be river and har-
Dor bill during the present session or
Congress is becoming matter of much
concern to many members of both
houses.
The committee having charge of the
question find themselves confronted by a
constantly growing deficit in the treasury
with the accompanying complaint that it
is going to be impossible to find money
enough TO go. around without trenching
too deeply upon the reserves, with the re-
suit that they find It quite impossible to
give any satisfactory assurances to col
leagues who like themselves, want legis-
lation.
There is a camor for the beginning of
now enterprises which tentatively have
been promised New and old projects
would call for the immediate appropria-
ton of about $25, 600 600. If a bill is I'M
dertalxen there will be a strenuous effort
to get authorization for the beginning of
the much advocated deep waterway from
Chicago to the gulf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
VENEzUELANS ARE
GOING BACK HOME
President Gemez Invites All to
Return
RECEPTION At CURACAO
Revolutionary Leader Joins the Exles
and Will Go Back to Caracas and
Assist in Giving Good Gov
eminent.
RECEPTION At CURACAO

willemstad, Island of Curacao, Decem-
Der 27.-According to wireless dispatches
received here the United States cruiser
North Carolina was 100 miles from Cura-
Gao at o'clock Saturday afternoon,
bound for La Guayra. On board this
cruiser is w. I. Buchanan, special COM
missioner of the United States to Vene-
zuela. Another wireless message stated
that the battleship Maine was following
the North Carolina at a distance of about
200 miles.
Political exiles are returning to Caracas
at the summons of President Gomez, who
has ordered the prisons to be cleared and
has invited those long since banished from
the country to come back.
The steamship Zulia arrived here this
morning from Maracaibo with IS former
political prisoners aboard.
The Zulia left here this afternoon for
La Guayra with the edles, who repre-
sent all political parties. They were given
AN enthusiastic ovation by the people of
Curacao, and before their departure were
presented with a paper bidding them adieu
on behalf of the entire population. In
| It1lS document IL was stated tnat only one
man was the enemy of the exiles and of
Curacao and he had now lost his prestige.
| Gen. Gregorio Riera, who for a number
| of years has been working here in con-
| junction with the revolutionists against
| President Castro, Joined the exiles on the
| Zulia and is now on his way to Caracas
He told the people of Curacao that they
| could consider him always as the best
| friend of Curacao.
Latest advices from Caracas say the sit
uation throughout Venezuela under tho
| new administration is excellent. The new
| presidents policy has been directed to-
wards repairing the injustice suffered by
| the people of the interior, and in es-
| tablishing harmony with outside powers
/ This policy has been received with en-.
| thusiasm by all parties.
! The departure of Jose de Paul unit
recently minister of foreign affairs, on g
, mission to Europe is confirmed. He is t.
/ enter into negotiations for the settle
ment of the existing differences be-
Venezuela and France and Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
MODERN SOCIETY
AND FAMILY LIFE

Atlantic City, December 27-The influ-
ence of modern society on family life will
be discussed in all its phases by the
American Sociological society which holds
its third annual meeting here this week
on conjunction with the twentyfirst an
nual meeting of the Statistical associa-
ton and the American Association for
Labor Legislation.
The society, which meets under the
presidency of William G. Sumner of Yale
university has it's programme filled with
many live subjects pertaining to the fam
fy under present day conditions. The
economic side will come in for a large
share of attention in papers that will be
read on the effect of modern industry on
family life in the large cities and in the
small mill towns. The moral side will
also be discussed including the subject of
marriage and divorce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
CASUALTIES IN
STATE OF ALABAMA

Montgomery, December H.--The most
serious Christmas accident reported in
middle Alabama is the accidental death
of Stewart Lotion, the son of w. H.
Lotion, merchant of Fort Deposit.
With a number of boys he was out hunt
ing when a gun was prematurely dis
charged. killing him instantly.
At Cottonwood the baby of r. P.
Tucker fell into tub of water and may
die. Two small sons of Mayor Meriwether
of Demopols were severely burned by
fireworks.
In Montgomery there were number
of fights among negroes, but only one
of them resulted seriously.
A feature of the holiday statistics Is
the remarkable record of marriage Ii.
censes issued. From Monday morning
until tonight the record shows that u;
couples secured licenses to wed in this
county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
STANDING Room Only.

Huntsville, December 27.-(Special)-
THE Traitor" company won the distlnc-
ton last night of being the first to
cause the display of the standing-room-
only sign at the Elks' theatre. Theatre
parties came in from many of the sur
rounding towns, and the house was sold
half an hour before the performance be-
gun. The play was we'll received, and
in celebration of the S. R. o. feature, the
members of the company were rendered
a banquet on the stage after the play, the
management of the Elks' theatre acting
as host. Joseph ]. Bradley acted as toast
master.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Church Services.

At the First Presbyterian church this
morning the Rev. l. III. swallow
preached a very beautiful and impress
sive sermon, using as his subject The
Star of Bethleh en-" The church was
decorated with holly and above the
altar was suspended a large star, rep
resenting the heavenly orb that guided
the wise men of the east to the lowly
manger, where lay the blessed Savior
of mankind. A special programme OF
music was rendered, Mrs. Grefncamp
singing a solo, 1.-THE Star In Behtle-
hem. which was very beautiful.
At the Trinity Episcopal church
repetition of the Christmas morning
music was rendered by the vested choir
which was a specially arranged pro-
gramme and very beautiful, the choir
sters in their vestments being a new
feature just recently adopted in the
church, adding much to the beauty and
solemnity of the services. The Rev. l.
o. Adams preached on a subject APP
propriate to the time, which was
strong and impressive and much en-
joyed by the congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
The Overland Limited
BURNS WAS TOO
HIGHLY RATED

London, December 2S.-The sporting crit
les of the London dailes pay the fullest
tribute to Burns game exhibition of pluck
in his fight with Johnson at Sydney,
while they indulge in ironical remarks.
about his boastful attitude prior to the
match. Practically all reports concede
that Johnson was superior to his oppo-
nent in every particular, even in repartee.
The Daily Mail, in an editorial, says:
I'm intelligence, not to mention man
ners, johnson seemed a full match for
the white man. The fight is hardly like
ly to figure among the heroic ones of box
ing history and the conclusion probably
will be that Burns obtained the cham
pionship in a period of decadence and
hardly deserved his high reputation"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Married at Scottsboro.

F Scottsboro, December H.-(Special)-
Arty S. Page of Woodville and Miss Liz
zie Childress were united in marriage at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs Mat
tie Childress, near this place on Wednes-
day morning, Rev. J. r. Miller officiating
Mr.. and Mrs. Page left Immediately after
the ceremony for Woodville, where they
were given royal reception.
On Tuesday, December %, Miss Fan
ME Shook of Langston, and Mr.. William
Hammond of Bridgeport, were married at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs Frank
Kirby at Guntersvile. Miss Shook is
the daughter of Mr.. B. f. Shook of
Langston, and is a sister of Milo Moody
of this city. Mrs. Hammond has many
friends here where she has often visited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
TRAGIC Deed of Blacksmith.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, December 2z-John
Stormer, blacksmith, on a much travelled
street. today shot his wife, her brother
and the latter's wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Kurtz of McKeesport, and then blew
out his own brains in plain view of a
crowd of Mortified bystanders. Stormer
had not been living with his wife for sew
eral years. and domestic trouble Is as
signed as the cause of the tragedy. 1t
was ascertained at the hospital that the
Kurtzes are both dangerously wounded.
Mrs Stormer was shot in both legs and
sustained scalp wounds, but will re-
cover Stormer was dead when the OFF,
GERS arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Personal and General.

The special song service at the Pres
byterian church this evening under the
direction of Mr.. e. G. Goodman was
splendidly rendered. A large congrega-
ton was present. The work of the
soloists was especially fine.
All members of the Christmas tree
committee and those of other commit
tees are urged to be present at the
meeting of the Elks' lodge Monday
night, December 28. The exalted ruler
w. T. Palmer, is DESTROYS of winding
up the special business before the new
year.
st. Johns Sunday school will hold
its annual Christmas tree Tuesday
evening, December 49, at the church on
Avenue e and Sixteenth street. All
members and teachers are requested to
be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
CHURCH BURNED
BY FOREST FIRES

Mobile, December 27.-The marsh and
forest fires that ragged Saturday and
Saturday night at Heron Bay are prac-
and driven the flames back over the
devastated territory which extends five
or six miles. Saint Timothy's Catholic
church was the only building destroyed.
The brass bell, weighing 400 pounds,
melted from the heat The residents
of the vicinity fought the flames for
IS hours, saving all other property and
preventing loss of lives or cattle. The
fire had been burning along the bay
shore slowly for several days, the high
winds of Saturday giving them much
Roadway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Personal and General.

Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Young have with
them for few days their son, J. X.
Young of Dadeville, Ala.
T. K. Downing of Okolona, Miss, is
in Bessemer on a visit to his brother,
DR.. ]. H. Downing, for a few days.
E. c. Houston, after few days
pleasant visit to his relative, re-
turned to Montgomery this afternoon.
Mrs. r. S. Carpenter of Birmingham
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. p.
Golson, for a few days.
Miss Helen McAdory of Birmingham
is in Bessemer on visit to her aunt,
Mrs. e. L. Edmundson, for few days.
Mrs. j. II. Karter and Mrs. John
Boyer are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grefincamp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Lake Tue Wrecked,

Detroit, December PA Detroit News
special from Frankfort, Mich, says: The
15-ton fish tug Rhine of Frankfort was
wrecked against one of the harbor piers
here last night, trying to make the har-
Dor In strong southwest gale. The yes
sci was broken in two and the four men
composing her crew were drowned. The
loss of the vessel was not known until to-
day, when the cabin of the vessel was
found washed ashore Captain Hanrath
was the only unmarried man of the crew,
the others all leaving widows and chill
dren
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
JEFFRIES WILL
NOT FIGHT NEGRO

Los Angeles, December 27-"There will
be no fight between Jack Johnson and
myself" said former Heavyweight Cham
pion James ]. Jeffries to a representative
of the Associated Press tonight, when he
was told that Hugh Mcintosh, the Aus
tralian promoter was going to offer
$500 for a fight between himself and
the new champion. Il don't want the
money" he said. 81 am out of the game
and the public might as well under
stand it."
Jeffries said that he was annoyed by
the persistent attempts to get him to
agree to fight.
The former champion is very fat and it
is thought by his associates in this city
that he never could be gotten into condi-
ton to enter the ring
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Chinese In Box Car.

FL Paso Tex. December 27-Em-
ployes of the Southwestern railway
yesterday found II Chinese in a box
car at Duran, n. M. The Chinese were
plentfully supplied with water and
provisions and had been sealed in a car
billed from Redlands. Cal, to Chicago.
immigration inspectors think this Ia
evidence that there is band of snug
glers operating here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Strikers Are Feared.

Stearns December 27.-Fearing an at
tack from striking miners, several of
whom engaged in bloody encounter with
deputy United States marshals on Christ
mas Day. the mines and the lumber yards
of the Stearns Coal and Lumber company
are guarded tonight by state militia.
Mounted deputies are securing the coun-
try In search of several fugitive miners
said to be in hiding in the hills east of
Stearns. The body of Deputy Marshal
John Mullins, who was killed in Fridays
fight, was buried today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Ohio CAMPAIGN to Beoin.

Columbus, O., December 27.-Congress-
man Theodore Burton returned to Column
bus today, and Charles p. Taft and Sena-
tor Foraker, the other candidates for
United States Senator will return tomor-
row. ready to begin the campaign for
election. Mr.. Burton maintained the OPP
timism which has characterized his ex-
pressions since he came to Columbus n
week ago. He is STILL It is believed, OPP
posed to the caucus plan proposed by
Tafts managers, although he has not
made a definite statement relative to the
proposal :,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
COMES TO BIRM INGHAM.
Miss Greene Is Secretary of Local
Library Association.

Montgomery, December N.-(Special)-
After many years in school and library
work in Montgomery Miss Frances
Nimmo Greene has accepted a call to tho
secretaryship of the Birmingham Library
association and will enter upon her new
duties with the first of the year.
Miss Greene was for a long time in the
local school work, resigning as principal
of the Capitol Hill school to become the
head of the library section of the depart
ment of archives and history of the
state, having special charge of the travel
ing libraries.
Dr. Thomas M. Owen, head of the de-
partment, pays her the compliment to
say that she is one Of tho most effective
library workers be has svsr known
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
Joint Installation.

There will be joint installation of
officers Monday night week at the Au-
ditorium at Jonesboro of all of the
Jonesboro lodges, the Odd Fellows, Red
Men, Reb ekahs and Woodmen, and the
public is cordially invited to be pres
emit A programme has been arranged
for the occasion, and refreshments will
be served. This is the first public
Joint installation ever held there, and
promises to be very interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-28
N.cro Dies In Church.

Columbus, Miss, December 27-(Speclai')
At a local negro church this afternoon
while the funeral of Tom Glass was be-
ing held, and was attended by crowd
of negro friends, Sam Smith, an aged ne
gro who was in the church with the Odd
Fellows, suddenly collapsed and ~ soon
as he could be carried outside the house
expired Heart failure was assigned as
the cause of his death. The tragedy hap
pened during the funeral sermon and 1t
is thought he became too excited and
oyerwrought.