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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY.
Decorations That May Be Bestowed by Uncle Sam,

 Uncle Sam Is not averse to bestow- ing decorations. says the Philadelphia Press. While the constitution prohib- its government officers from accepting orders from foreign governments. the president has the power to award in signla. which mean considerably more than most of the stars, garters. etc, of the old world. These are medals for bravery.
 Besides the medals for conspicuous bravery iD battle and the decorations for life saving on the water. the chief executive can honor men and women who display heroism on the railroad lines of the country.
 Award of the decorations is made by the chief executive on recommendation from the interstate commerce conimIs- sion. Applications must be accompa- nied by aftidavits from eyewitnesses of the heroic deeds. and they must be approved by a committee of five of the commissioners.
 A bronze medal and a button of gold and enamel are the insignia given.
 The medal is about us big as a silver dollar. On one side. the obverse, there Is a figure of a man upon a railway track. with one knee upon a rock which blocks an approaching train. He Is warming the trainmen by means of brand.
 On the reverse side is a laurel wreath, symbolical of herolsm. The In- scriptlon. The United States Medal For Life Saving on Railroads" appears near the medals rim. and within the wreath Is the following: "For Bravery. Awarded to =."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
AN OLD TIME BREAKFAST.
What One Visitor Was Treated to at
 Washnqtor's Home.


 The diary of Manasse Cutler. the founder of Ohio and the author of the ordinance of 17S1. gives an account of a visit he made to Mount Vernon two years after General Washington's death. We say General Washing ton, for that was what Mrs. Washing ton was pleased to call nina copy for all those good women whose husbands have won them honor on the field of war.
 Mir. Cutler says it was the desire of their party to arrive at Mount Vernon in time for breakfast q o'clock) with Mrs. Washington. but the bad roads and worse horses detained them, so they did not reach there until about 10. which Mrs. Washington regretted, but she said, Breakfast would be ready in q few minutes" The diary goes on to say:
 'In a short time she arose and desired us to walk into another room, where 6 table was elegantly spread with ham, cold corned beef, cold fowl, red her ring and cold mutton. the dishes orna- mented with sprigs of parsley and other vegetables from the garden. At the head of the table was the tea and coffee equipage, where she seated her. self and sent the tea and coffee to the company"
 The point of interest is that break. fast menu--five kinds of meat decked with sprigs of parsley and accompa, nied with divers vegetables. Isn't there an appetizing array and doesn't the heart long for just such scene7 Of course the mere feeders, the fel- lows that banker for hot things, may not think so. but the very mention of cold ham. cold chicken, cold mutton and cold corned beef all in the same breath is an appeal to a conscientious appetite that is unresisting. And that was breakfast of the long ago.
 Most generous providers these we'll to do people in the early days! How good everything must have tasted! That roast chicken and roast mutton and that-great tender clean chunks of it, that he would not dare say which was best. for each was best Compare it with our latter day breakfasts-a roll and an egg and a cup of coffeei Of course we like our way. but that is possibly because these are degen- crate days.-Ohio State Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
ON A MAN-0F-WAR.
Hints to Landiubbers Who Want ts
 Do the Proper Thing.

DO tne ProPer inin9.
 As you pass over the ships side and step aboard, if you are man touch your hat in salute to the flag. The of l! ficer of the deck, who represents the majesty of the nation while he is on watch. will return this salute. Don't say downstairs" or upstairs" There are no stairs on board ship only ladders. Say below" or lon deck"
 Looking forward-that is, toward the bow--the right hand is .starboard." the left hand port" Everything on board ship is starboard or port. except with reference to gun, where right" and left" are used as on shore, the gun being movable.
 Keep clear of the starboard side of the quarter deck. The quarter deck is the after-or rear-end of the upper deck. Its starboard side is sacred ter ritory. to be used by the admiral. the captain. the officer of the deck. other officers and men when there on duty and official visitors. Never peep into the officers private quarters. They are no more to be en- tered into than any private citizens bedroom. They can be entered only upon invitation.
 Keep your hands of the bright brass Work, the polished guns and the clean paint work. Remember that jack tar has to put in hard labor every day keeping these clean. Do not increase his work
 Do not expectorate on the decks. This warning is unnecessary to gentle men. who do not expectorate in public anywhere.
 Never dream of tipping man who shows you about the ship. He is sui f1ciently rewarded by the entertain ment he gives you. Men-o'-war's men are not servants. and they resent a tip. The navy has pride.
 Never take lady up or down an "undressed" ladder. It is immodest- for the lady. Dressed" ladders have flags or canvas spread beneath them. "Undressed' ladders have no such screens.
 Upon leaving the ship salute the flag as upon coming aboard.-San Fran cisco News Letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
L.e. Mad. From Hair.

The most curious lace is called point tresse It is very rare and was made of human hair. French collectors sas that 1t exists in the present day only in their cabinets. It was confined to the early part of the sixteenth century. Margaret. countess of Lennox. the mother of the wretched Darnley, sent from the tower. where she was i'm. prisoned when her son, Lord Charles Lennox. married the daughter of Bess of Hardwicke. a bit of this kind of lace to Mary. queen of Scots. This is a very strong proof of her belief in the queens innocence of the guilt that hsd been imputed to her. The little square of point tresse was worked by the old countess own hands from her own gray hair. It was. in fact. hair mixed with fine nax.-London Express
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

FOR SALE--Time having elapsed. the following pledges will be sold at private sale, if not called for by the 1st of Aug. 1908: 146S, watch, issued July 5, '07; 1470, watch and fob, issued July 6, '07; 1434. watch, issued June f9, or; 1439, diamond ring, issued July 24, '07; 1916, watch, issued Dec 21, '06: 1341, watch and chain, issued Jan g, or; 1864, watch and chain. is- sued Feb Is, '07; 1865, diamond pin, issued Nov 26, or; 1913, watch and chain, issued Dec 1S, '06; 12sO, watch. issued Oct 27, '06. Many other bargains on hand. Come in and see them. s. M. Schneer, jew eler, 19S So Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Iananana comno.itnra.

Japanese typos" have their troubles. K. Sugimura. literary editor of the Tokyo Asahi shlmbun. says that he especially admires the linotype type setting machines. Unfortunately we are unable to use them in Japan. for our language has forty-seven letters. as we'll as over 3.00O Chinese characters, and such q number of types is. of course. beyond the capabilities of any machine yet invented. In the printing ofice of our newspaper in Tokyo the composItor must often walk the whole length of the room 10 fetch one char. acter. instead of standing in one place before a single case. as the English or American composItor can do"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
FOR GAYLORD FARM.
Entertainment Planned at Pine Or chard for Wailingford Institution.

Entertainment Planned at Pine Or
 chard for Wailingford Institution.
 All Pine Orchard and friends are looking forward with eager interest and delft fingers and busy brains are fashioning and planning for the an nEal sale to be held a. the Anchor age, summer home of A. M. Young, Wednesday afternoon at o'clock for the benefit of the Gaylord sana- torium, Connecticut's institution for the cure and prevention of tubercu- losis, an institu ion supported by voluntary subscription, and the work of which has already been phenom- enally successful among the less fa- vored of the states people in this worlds goods.
 Miss Lucy Young and Miss Angus ia Smith have the entire matter in charge. They will be very ably as- sisted by some of the young matrons, and bevy of the pretty girls now summering at this resort
 Useful and fancy articles will be on sale in a booth on the veranda. A tea table presided over by two or more ladies will be feature of the after noon. Home made cake will also be on sale.
 The little affair will be just the same as last year Of course, this ob- ject, to say nothing of the pretty set ting, will attract very large contin- gent of the summer people and last year numerous automobile parties went down from Waterbury and New Haven. MT and Mrs Rutherford Trowbridge autoed down, from Stock bridge so interested were they in this annual sale given by the ladies of Pine Orchard for the benefit of the Gaylord sanitarium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Exacaerated.

The knack of looking at the bright side of things was never developed to such perfection as in the case of a man who. after a railway accident. tel egraphed to his friends wife:
 Your husband killed in railway ac- cident: head. both arms and both legs cut off."
 But later this correction was re- ceived:
 First report exaggerated. Your hus- band killed: head and legs cut off. but only one arm"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Knew H. w., p..s.

Some time after the occupation Of Manila by the American forces one of the army officers was shown through the old spanish prison in that city. He noticed a small opening through . brick wall Upon asking its use be vas told that prisoners were placed in a cell behind it and walled up alive.
 You see. senor." said the guide. ''as long as the prisoner lived bis food was handed in on a plate. and be handed the empty plate back. but when he handed the plate back with the food on 1t untouched. then the jailer knew be was dead and didn't give him sny more"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
HE WAS SCARED.
Why the Drummer Made Record Time
 Out of Pittsbure.

Out of Pittsburg.
 q am not a man to brag," said the Cincinnati drummer, but feel that can honestly say that was never real scared but one time in my life. and that happened year ago."
 When asked in a casual way to back up his statement with particulars, he continued:
 T was at a hotel in Pittsburg. had a room on the third floor, and in com ing out of it on an occasion bumped against a man who was passing. 1 was feeling in ugly mood that day and when the bump came I shot of my mouth at the stranger. He replied in kind. and I suddenly shot out my left and caught him on the point of the chin and dropped him like a log"
 And you thought you had killed him"
 "No. He lay there and snored like a seal. and went downstairs and told the clerk he had better see to him. Three minutes later had twenty diff ferent men around me begging me to fly for my life"
 But whyT'
 Because I had knocked out mid dleweight prize fighter who had won over thirty battles. Gee whiz. but when they told me who the chap was my knees gave under me. my mouth got dry as cotton. and didn't stop for my grip. was dusting across the river within ten minutes. and I didn't feel safe for the next three days. Lordy, but think of it--a dry goods drummer who had never had glove on knocking out a champion middle weight. Did I run? We'll, I made record time. all right."-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Lieutenant Was Electrocuted.

Manila, July 27.-Lieutenant Os- walt of the 29th infantry met death here to-day accidentally by electro cution. The officer ,yas preparing to take bath and had entered the bath tub when he endeavored to arrange the lighting current to take an elee- tric bath. In some way he came into contact with the wires, receiving the full charge, which proved instantly fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Net Liss.ninu.

She was a very little girl. but not ns small that she did not recognize swear. ing as something very wrong or that if other people used bad langusge if vas her place 10 close her ears tO It shs vas on the street with her mother. snd as they passed a group of men taking ia loud tones the passersby heard fhs small Eiri excIafm ID shocked roues -0h. Isn't that swfuig- And then. at if suddenly remembering. But In no< listening YoEk TIne4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
un.--is.a

The traveller was hurryiug along the unfamiliar frzl that led 10 the sen erzi direction of his destinsftoa- when suddeuly . large sbyss ysvued befors hIu-
 He vas rat f1 the ieast per7urbed- He uas Iecturer hft~rea frsvels snd was nee1xso-ed to have thlnz pawn bsforn him--Cs-aru Newa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Mixed.

The following appeared in an Irish newspaper:
 Whereas. John Hall has fraudulent ly taken away several articles of wear ing apparel without my knowledge this Is therefore to inform him that n he dcss not forthwith return the tame Lis name shall be made public . London Tattier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Even Ia Redlam

The manager of the insane asylum frowued.
 What is that woman in cell 77 howl ing and shrieking aboutY' be asked impatiently.
 "She objects to her straitjaeket. sir" the keeper answered.
 Wants it taken off. ehl We'll she can'e'-
 ''No. 1t isn't that. sir" the keeper h. terrupted. ~She wsuts it changed for one with the fashionable sleeves that have just come in"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
DOCTORS WIFE INJURED.
Ran Down by an Automobile ant
 May Die,

St Louis. July 27.-Frederick C.
 Peper, president of the Christian Peper Tobacco company, last night in his automobile ran down and probably fatally wounded Mrs Hart well N. Lyon, wife of Dr H. N. Lyon, at Union and Delmar avenues. Dr Lyon saw the accident from the rear platform of street car from which Mrs Lyon had just alighted, and at- tended to his wife's wounds until an ambulance arrived. MT Peper in his efforts to stop his automobile sustained fracture of the wris. and three broken ribs. He was arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
c.-. H.sovsl.s

-My tine said Mr. Dustin Ssax. is very vaIrsble-
 That's what makes ne doubt the benefit of vast weaith-- replied fhe essy goi1x scquaiatsncs Ifs had enough to be boshered ty the vaxsiss q fsv doIiars wifhout Icing vorriei eiek ererT time yua loes evs ulnuses- . -Wsshfrxron Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

FOR SALE-At bargain, passen- ger Cadallac touring car. just com pletely overhauled. ike new; guar anteed in perfect condition; reason for selling want larger machine. s. M. Schneer. jeweler. 19s So Main st. 6-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Tn. R.tniI.r.

What business is Miss Gsddie inT" -Oh. she's in evcrybody's business Wholesale. ehy'
 "Yes: except when it comes 10 a bit tf scandal She retaIls that--Cath- sic Standard and Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
I.hrnus. n.k.a;.-

What is the meaning of the word ta1falfzfngs- asked hIs teacher.
 Please. u7'am.- spoke up Iittle Johnny Ho'eouh -It means . cirrus processsoa 7assine the school snd the schola-s . snored to losk cut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Nc Lsna.r sssr,,.

50 that great inventor is dead and hls wonderful secret ls lost--
 Not at all He told it to his wife just before he dIed"
 -Yes: that's what 1 mean.--PhIladel- phia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Acres of Land Flooded.

Antioch, Cal, July 27.-Nearly 200 feet of the San Joaquin river leyee gave way yesterday and Jersey Island, comprising 1000 acres, in- cluding 300 acres of celery, was flooded. The property loss is esti- mated at $5,000, 1000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

Why is It that the only time th. newspapers spell . mans name right Is when he is arrested for street fight irrs-fos Angeles TIues
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
An Imoo,it;oa.

Magistrate - So you acknOvIeigs having stolen the overcoat Anything more to ssyf Prisoner-Yes. your honor. had to have the sleeves re- lined.-PunCh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
A svRe;.,t R.,,o..

Brooke-Gunson always calls a spade . spade.
 Lynn-Thafs because be lacks syno- nyms-BohemIan Mararine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Four building lots in Oakville. What have you got to offer? New York Grain and Feed store, 11S Meadow st. Phone 143-3. 7-14-1mo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
TO RENT

TO RENT-3 large rooms, closets, store room; newly renovated; 30 Bergin st. 7-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

People sridom improve when they have 10 model bat themselves to copy after.-GoldsmIfh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement of 4 large rooms, top floor, rent cheap, at 22S So Leonard st. Inquire on prem ises. 7-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

Your own words and acfious are th. only things you wili be called 10 e. count for.-A KerDis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT--Tenement of 3 rooms at West Burton st. Inquire on prem ises or at 345 Bank st. 7-24-3 i.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

Cse Dewftt's Littie Early Rissr<. pleasant lit-ls pills that are ezs1 10 take Sold by Bnckinxhsu Phx= MaeTs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, 22 Spencer ave, all improvements; also one of five rooms, all improvements, at 133 No Elm st. Inquire s. A. Weinstein's store, 66 So Main st
 6-13-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
Miscellaneous.

WANTED-The people to know If they have not s7 for a ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement of four nice rooms, 45 Baldwin ave, rent $S.
 7-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

Gezfus h . coubInatton of sspIrn- tson nnd EasplratIsn.-Irish Frurnrh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT-Three beautiful rooms. at 147 Baldwin st. Inquire Daniel
 c. Sullivan, 147 Baldwin st. 7-2T-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Large store near fac tories; desirable place for restau- rant. Will rent cheap. Call 642 Bank st.. 7-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

5 away down East" or South or West fouIi find our want ads are the best, For anything you need or sell- For country real estate as we'll, For coal and wood and Tod gfng good. And farm hands who will work foR
 fOOd-
 And everything the farmer needs Among our ads he daily reads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement of :ooms, at corner Scovill and Spring sts. h. quire of Attorney William Ken nedy, 95 Bank st. 5-25-l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Casino hall; all conven- fences; good floor, l00x4g. without 8 post, windows on all sides. four side rooms. for lodge meetings. dances, banquets or smokers. F. E. Beardsley. agent. 135 East Main st. city. 5-11-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, first floor, improvements, 59 Fuller st. Inquire on premises. 5-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

TO RENT Tenement with all i'm provements. John Moriarty. over
 entrance to Poli's theater. 4-21-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-27

Next day I found the knife" had been the point of a buat hook with which they picked me up as I came to the surface. The steamer had turned in a circle and arrived just in time London Answers.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-12-31
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 50.-Bar silver,
80 1-Sc; Mexican dollars, 45c.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-12-31
GOODBYE TO old,
HAIL TO THE NEW
Midnight Watch At Y. M, C, A,
Tonight To Welcome
Year 1909.

What will be the beginning of an
annual feature will be held tonight at
the Y. NJ c. A. building in the form
of a watchnight service held in con-
Junction with the churches of the city.
The service will begin at 1890 O'Clock
after the close of the Y. N. c. A. mem.
oership. contest. The first hour an in
formal musical program viii be held.
.P. r. Williams will render a violin
SOLO. Mrs. ]. J. Harrington and Lee
Blair will render. vocal solos. The
quartet of the Methodist church will
render several numbers in addition to
other musical numbers. A song SER
vice will also be a part of the pro-
gram The last half hour before mid
night will be given over to a devotion
al meeting led by Rev. E. D. Raley of
the Methodist church. A cord al in
yitation is extended TO both. ladies and
gentlemen to attend this service.
A special program in the gym
nasium viii be the attraction this
evening at the Y NJ. c. Al aside from
the interest and unusual excitement in
connection with the close of tae mem
bershiD contest Many members of
both sides viii be out during the day
and particularly in the evening, bring
Ing in new members in an effort to
win for their SIDE the banquet A
cordial invitation is extended to ali
men Of the camp TO be present to wit
ness the close of the contest, whether
members of tae association or not.
After 1890 O'Clock the watch night
service win begin for bothsladies and
gentlemen.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-12-31

There are not very many accomInods-
tons there for any one, and those VINO
go there should be in shape to keep
warm at night. 1t is certainly cold to
crawl into one of the tents with a
single blanket and without any FIRE. 1t
is wonder to me that there is not
pneumonia in many cases, as there
are many who are exposed to the cold
nights.
1t is remarkable hows the new
camp is forging ahead. It shows
every evidence of becoming one of the
best in this section OF the southwest.
and from the manner in which tas
large companies are getting to work
and are developing Their properties It
looks Ike a winner.
II don't know anything about what
will be done in the case Of the town
site or when 1t viii be thrown open.
/ understand that there are two or
three wao are contemplating opening
a townsite, but know nothing about it
In any way whatever Tae ground
Is situated so that the town wiz have
most desirable Site