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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-03-14
conveniences in the Capitol,

The capitol at Washington contains
book stores, drug stores, barber
shops, restaurants, baths, hardware
store, post Offices, machine shop, car.
penter shop, banks, libraries, black
smith shop, boiler rooms, police sta
ton, telephone, telegraph and mes.
senger service, plumbers and cleo.
tricians, storerooms, repair shops,
stenographers, physicians, preachers.
and even bier upon which ones cot.
fin might lie in state. This sounds
rather comprehensive, but : it is
actually true.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-03-14
Never Burnt Before.

will you direct me to Farmer
Skinner's house,? asked the new
=ly arrived summer boarder.
4 will eff you want me to-, re-
piled the station lounger.
I shall have to ask you for ex-
plicit directions because I've
never been there before Z
Gosh! / know that, seem ye're
so sot on goin' there now. Z Tl,e
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-03-14

There is something wrong with a
woman who isn't Jealous Of somebody
or something.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-03-14
An Apt Pupil.

A small boy who lives in an i'm
portant railway center had been ac-
customed to visiting the station and
making friends with the railway ser
wants. He persuaded his aunt to play
train with him the other day: He ar
ranged the chairs in a line and then
said:
"You be engineer and I'll be the
guard. Lend me your watch and get
up on to the engine" He then hur-
ried down the platform, watch in
hand.
..Pull out you red-headed, pie-fac)l
OWL he shouted at the astonished
young woman.
.eWhy, Willie!" she exclaimed in
amazement.
..That's right, chew the rag he re-
torted. ..Pull out. We are five minutes
late already"
That boy is not allowed to fratern-
ize with railway men any more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
MARROW ESCAPE
EIks Chorus iD a Crash at Stage
 Rehearsal Last Evening.

That none of the members of the Elks minstrel company was injured last evening was miraculous, for the spectators who were present on the stage of Polls theater at the first stage rehearsal and many members of the company themselves feared that all could not have escaped safe ly in the crash which sent the whole company, practically, to the stage floor. The big chorus of fifty voices had taken their seats on the tiered platforms. The music cue had been given by the orchestra and Director Freney had called on all to arise just before the curtain was to as cend. As the singers arose to their feet there came a crash and the plat forms beneath them gave away, pre- cipitating all into a heap in the cen ter. Many were tangled up in the chairs and the debris and were un- able to extricate themselves. The others, who had escaped the wreck and the spectators on the stage, rushed to their assistance. When all were pulled out of the heap it was discovered that none received any serious injuries. Some received slight cuts or bruises, while many were nursing parked shins. All were able to continue the rehearsal, which was held then without raised seats:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
ARE YOU UP TO THE MARK? ?
You Cannot Be If Your Digestion Is
 In Any Way Disturbed.

Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion, nervousness, weak stomach and the thousands-and-one aches due to dyspepsia and allied stomach disorders.
 Mrs M. c. Sheehan, IS Third street, Waterbury, Conn. says:
 Having used any number of so- called remedies and having spent a great deal of money for the past five years for medicines without receiving the slightest benefit, it gives me pleasure to say a word in praise of a remedy that has cured me of a serious stomach trouble when everything else failed. My whole system has been built up and strengthened in a won derful short time. No person who has not suffered as have can appre- ciate what it is to be relieved of in- digestion. l can now sit down and eat good hearty meal with no dis tress whatever. can eat things that I dared not look at two months ago, before began taking Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. shall never cease to be thankful for the good this medicine has done me. consider the 90 cents spent for 1t at Apotheearies Hall the best investment ever made"
 For sale by all druggists. Accept no other. Price 50 cents per bottle. Made by Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tab let Association. 5 and 55 Worth street, New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

This week will be good time to buy furniture at Hampson-Sellew's. Watch the prices.
 Annual sale of housefurnishings begins Wednesday at Curran's. The new spring gloves have arrived.
 The Boston Furniture Go can fur nish anything needed in the line of carpets, pictures, furniture, etc.
 Reid & Hughes are showing new silks for spring from every silk cen ter of note.
 Holdtite rubbers for men at Con- necticut Boot and Soc Co.'S for $l.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland are show ing the new spring wash goods. Pretty zephyr and Scotch ginghams.
 R. R. Harder & Co are showing advanced styles in mems clothing for spring.
 If you want any caTpentering done at a low price, George A. Upham will do it.
 Phelan, the tea man, says his tea. coffee. cocoa and buttermilk cannot be surpassed for the price.
 If you want any dainties in the desert line see list of goods at Trott's bakery.
 If you want a piano that has been slightly used. at a low price, see Driggs & Smith.
 weinstein has a line of black and colored yoile skirts that he has marked very low.
 The E. H. Towle Co are displaying lines of 1908 bicycles. New fea- lures attached this year.
 Wines and waters medicinal and table use at Apothecaries' Hall Co.'S.
 Business is good at A. & F. Tea Co.'S by reason of low prices put on goods.
 No need of stonfng prunes when you can get them stoneless at Wood run Grocery Co.'S for 1sc a package.
 Standard iron beds at Langley's s from ss.5o to s25: mattresses and springs s2.50 to $40. The IpeOus clHelcUo1 NO nave C1t prices on all heavy suits. See lines at SIC.
 A. F. CoSles has many millinery bargains He has the May Manton patffrns for sale.
 Keep up your sppesranoe by pur- chasing your clothing al Spezrois on easy terms
 Miller C Peck have put half price on many goods to clear them out See ad to-sight
 T. R. MuIIinEs & Son sre rrsdy with their spring line of clothing for mpn and boyS
 VI. 4. Green bas q Iist of articles on whlch tine expires February fp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
OLD PAPERS FOUND.
Professor Bolton Runs Across Then
 in Mexican Archives.

Colorado Springs, Col, Feb. It. General Zebulon M. Pike's original manuscripts and papers relative to his explorations in 1896 which were taken from him at Chihuashua, Mex, after his capture by the Spaniards
 have been found by Herbert E. Bol- ton, a professor in the University of Texas, who has been making exten- sive researches in the Mexican arch ives. News of the discovery has just been conveyed to General William J Palmer of this city by Dr Edgar J.. Hewett, director of the American In- stitute of Archaeology. The where aboyts of these papers have been un- known ever since their seizure by the Spaniards and their discovery is one of importance inasmuch as they are expected to throw light on early American history. It is expected not only to show General Pike's early ex- plorations but to settle the much dis cussed question as to whether he was implicated in the Burr conspiracy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
Peru honers Admiral Evans.

Lima. Peru. Feb. 1.-The American feet. which is steaming up the west coast of South America. is expected to arrive at Callao next Thursday. and the government has ordered that Rear Admiral Evans be rendered the honors of vice admiral. The cruiser Colonel Bolognesi left Callao to meet the feet and escort 1t into this port. Every thing is in readiness at Lima and Cal lao for a glorious welcome to the Amer lean visitors. for whose entertainment committees and individuals have been arranging fetes for the past month. The official programme. not yet com pleted. includes a great banquet by President Pardo to Admiral Evans and 2J0 others in commenOratiOn of Wash ington's birthday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
HOUDON AT CITY HALL
A Noisy Crowd Inieriered With
 His SpIriiuaIisiic Work

It was supposed to be a religious service that the great Houdon was to give at City hall last night, but 1t wasn't. It at times had earmarks Of a variety performance, and Manager Clancy of Jacques, who was present, received some good pointers as to how to please the people. Houdon wan right on to his job the moment the door was opened. The performance did not begin OH time because Houdon was selling tickets at the door, The open ing number was started half an hour late. The professor stated that ms strong forte was telepathy HIS next statement started the fireworks. He had learned telepathy by holding hands with "Queenie"-she of won derful power in the wilds of India. He went on to say that the "Queeuie" or whom he spoke was ill no way related tc the young woman recently murder ed in New York She was the daughter of Fatima, and from her the professor learned much of the dream game.
 After making this announcement Htudon went behind the scenes to talk win the spirits. He was then blind- foll ed and went among the audience. Ont of his workers, d MT Avery. was thin Sing of someone in the audience. He l widently gave the wrong cue to the Wonder worker, for the scheme faileS but he had another chance, and hen there was nothing doing the hall r, -echoed with some word which soundl l much like "Stung.' Again he end ,avored to pick out the person of who u Avery was thinking. When he agai struck snag it was roar of "Bacs up," 'To the woods" Rot ten,'' "F ike" "Bum," and hundred other choice remarks. But on the next attempt the spirituahst was success full. He then did some marvellous tricks right before the eyes of the au- dience.
 The great Houdon said to-day that it was a mistake to attempt to do his work in City hall, as it gave a cer- tain element chance to queer his work, and in suitable place better results are obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
IN THE COTTON MILLS.
Curtailment Has Failed to Relieve
 the Situation.

Boston. Mass. Feb. 17.-Informa- ton received here by interests prom inently connected with the cotton manufacturing industry indicates that the industrial depression in their line has not been dissipated and that many manufacturers still are having difficulty in securing ready money.
 In view, of these conditions. those who are closely identified with cotton manufacturing are now admitting that the curtailment of 25 per cent of the working time, decided upon about three months ago. did not en- tirely relieve the situation. and they say that a general reduction in wages of the operatives seems inevitable
 It Is alleged that there has been a falling of in order of the mills. and that the prices received for cotton cloth have been declining. The sever Ity Of the wage cut, therefore. will depend upon the severity Of the drop ia the price Of the manufactured goods There are about 1s5. .eea per- sons smpIoyed in the cotton mills of New England when all the machinery Is h notion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
STORES CLOSED
Attachments Placed on Goods of
 Three Dealers To-Day.

The store of Sidney Hart on Grand street, which was the scene of con flagration a few days ago, was closed by an attachment Saturday evening.
 A store conducted by Frank Farno on North Elm street was closed this morning and the contents removed by Constable Walter Lannen in the interests of Frank Pope of Canal street. The claim amounts to $298.
 An attachment for claim of $50 was served upon Louis Baker, cigar dealer in William H. Ruby's building on South Main street near the Italian Catholic church. The claim was for rent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
FLOODS CAUSE BIG DAMAGE.
Suffering by High Water About Pitts
 burq Is Very Great.


 burg Is Very Great.
 Pittsburg, Feb. 17.-After reaching depth of 30.7 feet and remaining at that stage for three hours the high water in the rivers is now slowly re- ceding. The danger mark in this city is twenty-two feet. Live stock has per. ished in considerable numbers, and there are many reports of persons hay ing narrowly escaped death in en- deavors to save their property and live stock.
 Miles of territory in Greater Pitts burg and its vicinity are submerged. and 1t will be some time before the water will be back in the channels of the rivers and numerous small streams. Thousands of business peo- pie in the downtown portion of Pitts burg are attempting to clear the eel lars of their buildings of water. Ev- cry few feet along the sidewalk are men pumping water. and hundreds of these little streams can be seen spurt- ing into the streets. Electric light plants in these buildings and other val uable machinery are practically to- tai loss.
 The suffering caused by the high wa ter is intense. Thousands of persons are living in the upper floors of their homes, using skins as means of transportation. The lower portions of their homes are filled with water. In many instances the household goods were not removed owing to lack of time. and chairs. tables, pianos and bric-a-brac are floating about the rooms. To add to the suffering of the food victims the weather grew cold, and snow fell. The gas connections of the houses have been disarranged, and In their present damp condition life is made miserable for the unfortunate oc- cupants.
 The actual monetary damage cannot be ascertained at this time. but from all accounts it will run. up to several million dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
THE POLICE COURT.
Denny Street Man Fined for Break
 ing Up Furniture.

Michael Horan came here from Bridgeport yesterday with skate on, but as there was not the kind oe skating here that he was In quest ot, he was taken in and in the city court to-day was fined $7 and costs for in- toxication. He said he had not been twenty minutes in town when he was roped in."
 William McNally was committed to jail for thirty days for intoxica- tion.
 John Szimbroski of Denny street insisted he was not drunk yesterday. It was probably good thing for himself that he was not, else he might have done worse damage than he did. Officer Madden said he prac- tically wrecked his house. The bed steads he smashed and the bed clothing he tore into shreds. He broke the baby's crib, the looking glasses, and the chairs and tables. He chased his wife out doors wira her small baby and ran wild through the house smashing and breaking ev. erything. He was charged with tn- toxication and breach of the peace and his defense was that he was nc [ drunk. Nevertheless he was fined s5 for intoxication while sentence was suspended on the other com plaint.
 Patrick Walsh stripped a clothes line on North Elm street Saturday evening and then got drunk on the proceeds, about s5. He was charged with theft and intoxication and was fined SIT and costs and given thirty days in jail.
 Joseph Meehan was seen on the railroad tracks near the Meridcn junction Saturday night by Railroad Policeman Ahearn, in whose opinion the man was acting 'suspiciously, :" and as three cars had been broken into Freight Agent Cosgrove was ir- formed and it was determined to take the man into custody. The charges against him were intoxica- ton and trespass on railroad prop erty. Meehan said he is employed in the engine house and had been laid . on a few days on account of having burned his left hand and was cross ing the tracks as a short way to a friends house. On the charge os intoxication he was fined S5 aad costs and on the other he was let go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
COPS GUARD SECRETARY TAFT.
Trailed by Plain Clothes Man and
 House Watched.

Hartford, Feb. 17.-During his stay in the city Secretary Taft has had ample protection from the police He has been followed by plain clothes men during the day time, and two policemen have been kept on guard at the home of Charles Hopkins Clark on Garden street at night, where he has been a guest. Officer Santoro has ridden in the car riage with him everywhere he has gone, and Officer Elwood has kept close by the carriage in plain clothes.
 From 6 o'clock in the evening to 3 o'clock in the morning Officers Brown and McGrath have remained on guard at the house where he is staying and at a. m. they were re- placed by Officers Heeney and Frost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
STATE BUYS LAND.
To Be Used in Experimenting With
 Hungarian Partridge.

Winchester, Feb 1.-The state fish and game commissioners have leased 1OO acres of land on Pratt hill in the town. belonging to Joseph F. Carey for tlIe cover in which to ex- pertinent with propagation of Hun garian partridge.
 The winsted Rod < Gun club met recently and the commissioners talked over the matter with members. The commissioners believe that this cover is one of the best to be found in the e7afe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
Friendly Learue.

In the class for the making of summer gowns two vacancies re- main to be filed This class began york last Monday evening. After noon classes for teague and non league members that are forming are. Millinery. Thursday. Febru- arr %. and shirt waist suits. on the sane date: ehiIdren's clothing. the class sessions of wkich are to be kels cr Friday Of each wssk-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
"DANIEL O'CoNNELL."
Another Rehearsal Will Be Held
 This Evening in City Hall.

A splendid rehearsal Of the Irish drama, Daniel O'Connell," was held yesterday afternoon, and al most every character was represent ed. There will be another one held tonight and all are expected to be in attendance. The play will be pre- sented one month from to-day and there will be considerable hard work to be done in those four weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
VIII 9. ios Year. old ThI. Week.

Middletown. Conn. Feb. IT. The oldest woman in New England Mrs. Deborah Snliman. of EastOn. is tO eele- brafe her one hundred and eighth birth day anniversary on saturday. She has been a church member for ninety-nve yezrs. a record. it is believed which has not been equsied in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
s.n...r ciax s.ri,u,lr Il.

Washington. Feb. I7.-Senator Alex- ander c. Clay of Georgia is ili with an stfzck of acute indigestion at his apart ment In this city. The senators phy- skcsan ssys that he ts seriously m si- thourh not In immediate danger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17

Csa Dewitf's IttIe Early RIsers. pleasant little pEIis Thsy are easy to take. Sold bF Buckingham phar- usEy-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
LADIES
-PENMANSHIP- Prof, Hollcys

Teaches every pupil to write flne. rapid, business hand. in course of i6 private lessons. and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of art
 167 BANK STREET.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13

above the hem in fine colored cotton
floss are seen in the importers shops.
To give variety some OF these quaint
little dresses have ribbon shoulder
bands to match the shade OF the en-
broidery cotton. Sometimes they are
merely straight strips of the ribbon,
and at others they are elaborately
knotted bows.
Coats and dresses of allover embroid-
cry are still fashionable among ladies
whose wardrobes are purchased regard
less of expense. The convent type of
embroidery, that very fine raised
needlework on the sheerest null or
linen foundation. is the favorite for
infants. An exquisite little coat for
dress occasions was made of two very
deep flounces of this hand embellished
the upper 1ounce serving as
a cape. The sleeves were on the XII
mono style, and when the cape was
removed. Ii being detachable. the
dainty garment suggested an oriental
creation.
Bonnets and caps are quaint rather
than elaborate this season. Some
mothers prefer the tiny little close fit
ting French caps of silk trimmed with
lace or covered with sheer embroid-
cred linen and fringed around the face
with lace quillings. There is nothing
particularly new in this style of head
dress for infants, but the close shape
is always popular on account OF its
of cut and the way it can
be accommodated in a baby carriage.
A fancy straw braid bonnet decorated
with huge ribbon rosettes at the sidG
Is picturesque and charming, but not
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13

salad the dressing which is given be-
low, and do not stir up until it is ready
TO be eaten. 1t should be garnished
with hard boiled eggs cut in slices, beet
root also cut in slices or sliced cucum-
bers, nasturtiums and other things that
taste will always suggest. In making
a good salad care must be taken to
have the herbs freshly gathered and
thoroughly drained before the sauce is
added to them or it will be watery and
thin Young spring onions cut small
are considered by many persons to be
an improvement to salads. Slices of
cold meat or poultry added to salad
make convenient and quickly made
summer luncheon dish, or cold fish
faxed will also be found exceedingly
nice mixed with it.
French Dressing-Put six tablespoon
fuls of salad oil in a bowl add to 1t
three tablespoonfuls of white wine
vinegar, half teaspoonful of salt, a
little cayenne and a few drops of onion
juice; beat all together with a beater
and it is ready TO serve. A nice dress
ing for lettuce or tomatoes
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13
Sponge Cake
e. G. Bell (no address)

One cupful of flour, one scant cupful
of sugar, three eggs. beaten separately
one teaspoonful of baking powder, three
tablespoonfuls of boiling water, a pinch
of salt and vanilla to flavor. Beat
yolks of eggs and sugar add flour and
baking powder and salt after they have
been sifted together four times, then
the boiling water. then the whites OF
the eggs,And beat for Is minutes.
Bake in a moderately hot oven.
, Layer Cake-One cupful of sugar.
one-half cupful of butter. one-half cup
full of milk, one and one-half cupfuls
of flour. two eggs. one and one-half
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. pinch
of salt and vanilla to taste. Cream
butter and sugar, then drop eggs in
and beat until very light. Sift flour,
baking powder and salt twice and add
flour and milk alternately. Bake in
three layers
For the Filling-Beat the yolk of one
egg and a scant cupful of sugar to-
gether. then add the well beaten white.
the grated rind and '.rice of lemon.
one-half cupful of boiling water,
spoonful of flour rubbed to paste.
butter half the size of an egg and cook
until thick.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-13

centerpieces intended for this very pur-
pNse.
There will be a large. low, wide
mouthed dish made to hold small fruits
built up in a hattened pyramid. and
around the central dish will be clus-
tered slender vases in which to stick
posies. Perhaps there will be only room
SONS in each tiny column. or the slim
pillars may in another centerpiece fat
ten themselves into miniature globes
to hold stockade of delicate perfume
and petals.
Grapes lend themselves to this style
of decoration admirably, first because
of their rich tints and again on ac-
count of their size. A small mound Of
fresh. green Malagas. on which the
dew still shimmers, half hidden behind
hedge OF pink carnations or La
France roses, presents a combination
-s-s-s
for one person., cook them precisely
you would boil and stew down
-chicken-water TO cover, salt, pep
per and a sprig of thyme or other
sGvory herb to season. Make a dress
ing of bread crumbs (what is left of
the loaf bought yesterday or the day
before with the crusts cut away, sea-
son with salt, pepper. butter and gar
den sage mixed through with
fork or the fingers. When the meat
is tender move it to one side the
stew kettle and heap your dressing
in the other side. patting it smooth
and dipping over II a few spoonfuIs
of the liquor. Add water. sparingly.
If the meat is likely to cook too
brown and hard. Fifteen or twenty
minutes is sufficient for the dressing.
Lift out the meat and dressing on a
hot dish and add a little -four thick
ening for gravy. if you like it. and
there you have it-a chicken din
ner that didn't cost dollar and a
quarter to start with.
If you care more for the meat than
the flavor of it in gravy and dress