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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
MAKING A HAT.
A Process Not Altogether Unknown
 to Danburians.

The beginning of the felt hat is in the taking of the fur from the skin. This Is done with rapidly revolving shears placed under a table. The de- nuded skin passes under the table, and the fur goes along on top. The fur Is then placed In blower and all foreign particles sifted out, after which different grades and varieties are mixed together in machine called the "devll' until fur of the right quality is produced and the felt ing operation is taken up. Formerly the felting was first completed, and then the piece was beaten into the right shape to make the hat. Now, says the New York Tribune, the felt ing and the shaping are part Of the same process. The fur Is fed into former or revolving cone of brass or copper, pierced with innumerable small holes through which air is drawn by an exhaust fan and proyid- cd with an arrangement by which jets of hot water are thrown on the hat body. The fur is spread evenly over the surface of the cone and wet down, and is then taken from the cone and rolled and pressed by hand and machinery to felt it and reduce it to it's proper proportions. In the meantime it is sized with an appll- cation of shellae dissolved in alcohol to increase Is strength and durability. A much stronger solution is required for a derby than for soft hat. Up to this point the hat Is still conical. Tie next thing is to give it it's shape, and this is done by putting it on a mold. which forms both the crown and the brim at the same time. After that it Is dyed and receives a final shaping on another block The last mold is adjustable by levers to all sizes of brand. depth and diameter Of crown and width of brim. 90 that an sIKes of a given shape can be made on the same block. The trimmings. sweathand. lining and ribbon binding are the last things to be put on. In making a derby the curling of the hrim ls an art hy itself. In a wool hat or felt hat the brfm is stretched.  pulled. beaten and pressed into shape hut In a derby or a top hat it is ir0ned Into shape. and the man who does it has a peculiar knack. a twist of the wrist. that enables him Co give the same 'eurT to thousands of hats without a fraction Of difference. He cannot explain if to you himself. hut the twist is there. and H is what makes his ssrvlce vaiuahle- Some men work at the hat trade for twenty years and never acquire this knaek- Others display f oa their frst day In the business The top hat eg1sists os a covering of silk plush drawn over a ha5v uf muslin cr calico stfF- sued with sheElar-Hatter's Gaxettc. Louaoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

service at his office: For testing each set of weights or balance. ff- teen cents: set of measures. gill to gallon. fifteen cents; set of measures. dry. fifteen cents. each yard stick. three cents: with an addition Of twenty-five cents when inspected on the premises of the owner. and fwen- ty-fiye cents for each hour when oc- eupied in correcting any article.
 said fees to be paid by the persons whose articles are inspected. but no more than one fee shall be charged
 for inspecting the same article dur ing the same year. unless such ar iicle Is found to he below the stand ard. In which case the Sesler shall he entitled to charge double the above fees All fees charged and received hv the Seaier of Weights and Measures for such services shall be paid over hy him every month Go the City Treasurer. and in lieu Of such fees said Sealer of Weights and Measures shall receive a salary Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
FRENCH BALLOONIST.
Delagrane Will Probably Visit This
 Country in Two Weeks.

Rivalry among balloon clubs and the desire to create stimulus in this country for successful experi- ments with heavier than air ma chimes are likely to lead to some exciting incidents in America during the next few weeks. It is the old story of the west against the east. It was brought out recently at the meeting of the Aero Club of Ameri- ca, at New York, that a committee from the Chicago Aero club is nego- tiating with the Parisians for the purpose of bringing to this country the identical machines or duplicates with which Delagrane and Farman have lately made their notable flights.
 Tt is to head off the importation of these French machines that wish to announce that in all probability Delagrane himself will visit New York within the next month to show us how easy 1t is to make long flights in the air." said Albert Triaca, chair man of the new Aviation committee of the club.
 This statement created a decided sensation. for Delagrane Is one of the leading aeronauts in Europe, and his recent flight of six miles in ten minutes with a motor driven aero plane has stirred the aeronauts from one end of the continent io the other.
 Yes" added Wilbur R. KimbaIl. ''and when Delagrane goes. unless the American Inventors look out. he will carry back with him the cup of- fered last year by Stanley r. Reach of the Scientific American for the first public exhibition In this country of flight in a heavier than air ma chine for a distance of 3.200 feet or over It would be a picnic for the Frenchman 10 do this over a small section of the Coney Island houIe- yard. Perhaps 1T he did ii. whether ue have a big prize or mt. by that time. it will be the best thing to arouse inventive ability and practical work among our oUn people"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
lie Temple, Chicago In.

articles. with such other remarks as he may deem necessary. and shall make a written report of such acts to the Board of Commissioners of Public Safety monthly. which said report shall also contain a separate statement of the amount of fees received by him from each person and the names. business and places of business of all persons whose scales. weights. or measures have been found to be belou the stand ard.
 Section Iz. IL shall be the duty of every policeman to assist the sealer of Weights and Measures when required. and 10 report to him any violation Of this ordinance with- in bis knowledge. and the Ssaler of Weights and Measures shall report the same fo the Prosecuting Attor- ney for prosecution forthuith-
 Section Is- The following list of fees shall be charged by the Sesisr of Weights and Measures for his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
MAY MANTON PATTERN COMPANY, Masonie Temple Chicago Ill. 321s2 West 27h 

twelve hundred dollars per annun, payable monthly.
 Section 14. Any person or cor poration aggrieved hy an act. ruling, or charge Of the seaier Of Weights and Measures. may appeal. within six days thereafter. 10 the Board of Commissioners Of Public Safety. who shall have power 10 revieE such act. ruling. or charge. and afirm. change. alter. or amend the same at their discretion. pursuant. however, to the provisions Of this ordinance Section IS. Any ordinance or part of ordinance. inconsistent here with is hereby repealed.
 Passed and adopted by the board of Aldermen. May {. 1ses Approved. May g. 1908.
 Attest
 WILLIAM H. sANDLAND.
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Why Governor F. J. HanIy of In-
 diana Dislikes It.

Why Governor F. J. Hanly of In- diana Dislikes It. The following extract from an ad- dress by Governor Frank J. Hanly of Indiana:
 Personally, have seen so much of the evils of the liquor traffic in the last four years, so much of it's eco l homie waste, so much of It's physical ruin, so much of its mental blight, so mulch of it's tears and heartache, | that I have come to regard the busi- ness as one that must be held and | controlled by strong and effective l laws.
 I bear no malice toward those
 who engage in the business, but l hate the business. 1 hate its every phase. I hate it for its intolerance. hate it for it's arrogance. I hate it for its hypocrisy. | hate 1t for it's cant, and craft, | and false pretense. I hate it for it's commercialism. I hate it for it's greed and avarice. hate it for it's sordid love of gain
 at any price.
 hate it for it's domination in pol
 itics.
 I hate it for it's corrupting influ-
 ence in civic affairs. | I hate it for it's incessant effort to
 debauch the suffrage of the county; for the towards it makes of public
 men.
 hate it for its utter disregard of
 law.
 hate it for it's ruthless trampling
 of the solemn compacts of state con- J stitutions.
 I hate it for the load 1t straps to
 labor's back, for the palsied hands
 it gives to toll, for its wounds to
 genius, for the tragedies of its
 might ve-beens. hate it for the human wrecks It | has caused.
 hate it for the almshouses 1t
 peoples, for the prisons 1t fills, for
 the insanity it begets, for its count
 less graves in Potter's fields. hate 1t for the mental ruin 1t imposes upon its victims, for its spir-
 itual blight, for its moral degreda-
 tion. I hate it for the crimes it has
 committed.
 I hate it for the homes it has de-
 stroyed. =, hate it for the hearts it has
 broken.
 hate it for the malice 1t has
 planted in the hearts of men-for It's poison, for its bitterness-for the dead sea fruit with which it starves their souls.
 | hate it for the grief it causes
 womanhood-tne scalding tears, the hopes deferred, the strangled aspira- tions, it's burden of want and care. | I hate it for it's heartless cruelty
 to the aged. the infirm and the help | less. for the shadows 1t throws upon the lives of children, for It's monstrous injustice to the blameless little ones.
 hate it as virtue hates vice, as truth hates error, as righteousness hates sin. as justice hates wrong, as liberty hates tyranny, as freedom hates oppression. hate 1t as Abraham Lincoln
 hated slavery. And as he some-
 times saw in prophetic vision the end
 of slavery and the coming of the time when the sun should shine,
 and the rain should fall, upon no
 slave in all the republic, so I some times seem to see the end of this
 unholy traffic, the coming of the time when, if 1t does not wholly
 cease to be, it shall find no safe
 habitation anywhere beneath "Old | Glory's stainless stars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
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parties in undertaking to officer the city government of Hartford. A poor man would have necessarily gone down to defeat, which in effect says the office of mayor this year at this city, from the republican point of view, had to turn on the use of mon ey.-'Trumbull" in N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

Kennzdv-s Iaxstive Cough Syrup does not oorssIpste. but on the other hand Its laxative prfxriples gently move the borels Children Hks it Sold bT B1<kiagksm pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
Sophy of Kravonia
BY ANTHONY HOPE
Author of The Prisoner of Zendo." ILLUSTRATE BY WILL JONES

The strange of brthmak the cheek of English girl of but honest percentage This odd mark resembling pale pink wafer famed red under excitement glowing like gy Venus Hence became the Red Star the of destiny Soph whose adventures many and strange related in the authors characteristic style. A. * sss @sN5 s@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

Dewitt's Little Early RIserx are small. safe. sure and gentle little pills. Sold by BHekingh4m phar-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
BOYS CLOTHING.

Young men! You can come here and get the same high grade clothing that is sold by the high-class clothing stores of this city at from B 1-3 to 50 per cent lower than they ask. and then again We give you the clothing on credit. We carry clothing that is made by union" workmen and guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction both for wearing qualities and workman ship. We strongly urge all mothers to bring their boys to the worlds largest and most lib- eral clothing store and have them fitted out in our clothing on our easy paying terms.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
BOARD RAISES
 FUND OF $500

President Jo Frauenthal of the Board of Trade announced this morning that subscriptions suffic- tent to cover the cost of special government agricultural agent in this county had been raised. This agent, who will be appointed by State Agent J. A. Evans, will de- vote his entire time during the next crop season to the scientific supervision of demonstration farms in this county, and will exemplify the benefits of scientific agricul- ture on about I5o of these farms. The cost of this work is borne by the subscription of local merchants and business men, 5000 being raised for the purpose.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Indoor Athletics

In an article in Mondays issue ol this paper, Prof. o. D. Long streth of the State Normal, gives some excellent reasons why Conway should have athletics throughout the winter season. Foot ball has just ended and there is but one other sport that we can have here in winter time and that is basket ball. There are several teams al- ready organized at both the col leges and the Normal school, but in short time it will be to cold to play on an outdoor field and at present there is not suitable build ing in the city for indoor field.
 A building could probably be erected that would not cost $500, which would be satisfactory, and steps should be taken at once to- wards its construction. Other places much smaller than this city have basket ball teams and indoor fields and we don't see any reason why Conway should not be up with them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Mrs. Livingston Entertains.

Mrs. J. J. Livingston gave a very enjoyable reception at her home on Scott street yesterday afternoon, which was attended by a large number of ladies of the city. A unique contest was the feature of the afternoons entertainment.
 Each guest on entering was taken to a darkened room, where Miss Lucy Livingston sketched
 from the shadow a profile of the guests features. The sketches were then passed to the guests, Miss May Belle Hildreth winning the prize for correctly naming the largest number. The color scheme of the reception was violet and white. Delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Livingston was assisted in receiving by Mrs. w. E. Livingston and Misses De- lia Pence and Lucy Livingston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
VILONIA.

Plenty of rain, which was much needed by some for stock water.
 Walter Ward has moved into his new residence and will work for J. N. Simp- son x Son.
 The Baptist brethren are overhauling their church. They have taken on re- newed energy and are much stronger than they have been for several years.
 Rev. James B. Chapman of Peniel, Tex, has recently moved his family to this place and will do work for the col lege. He IS a man of talent.
 The educational interest continues to grow here. Some of the students are teaching a winter term of school and several of the young men are preparing for the ministry.
 Vilonia wants an electric car line run. ming from Conway to Beebe, via this place, distance of thirty-fve miles It may be done without coming in con tact with a single hill of notice.
 Dr.J. B. Munns is having his residence painted, adding much to its value.
 R. F. Parker is heving his residence improved by the addition of new chimney. Let the improvement go on DRC
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
HAMLET.

Mrs. A. B. Jeffries returned from Lit tie Rock Saturday and reports her daughter much improved.
 Misses Lorena Philips and Eura Ham, lett are shopping in Conway today.
 Cleve Naylor left today for Heber, via Fourche, Ark.
 Miss Lela Watson, accompanied by her little sister, Agnes, left Sunday for Fourche, where she began her winter term of School Monday.
 The Thanksgiving supper at the home of MT. and Mrs. Weir was greatly en- joyed by all present.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Gibbons visited relatives in Conway Saturday and Sun. day Dec. l..
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
In Chancerv Court.

M. l.. Wilson has filed suit for divorce from his wife, Virgie Will. son, alleging desertion and i'm. morality. The complaint states that they were married August IS, 1907.
 In the case of J. T. Sparkman, ex parte, Mrs. Lee Smith, one oi the defendants, has filed schedule of her personal property, amount ing to $I7o.
 The petitioner filed objections to the schedule, claiming it is not properly drawn and does not cover all the defendants property.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
A Mistake.

In writing the item in yester- days paper about the basket ball game to be played in this city next Saturday between the Normal and the Y. M. c. A. team team of Lit tie Rock we stated that it would be the second game of its kind in this city. We intended to say it would be the second game of its kind this season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03

Rev. J. J. Hurt re turned this morning from Little Rock where he has been attending a meeting ot the Baptist church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Today's Marriage Licenses.

10uuy Nu1 1u6O L1OOHooo' l.. H. Flynn, 2I and Lillian Talley, IS, Naylor.
 T. E. Mitchell, 30, and Jennie Graham, 20, Cato.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
REVIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT
Rev. Wm. H. Richardson of Nashville,
 Tenn. to Conduct Meeting.

A series of revival meetings will begin at the Presbyterian church tn this city tonight. Rev. Wm. H. Richardson of Nashville, Tenn. assisted by gospel singer, being in charge of the services. Rev. Rich ardson has just closed a meeting at Argenta at which there were twenty-five or thirty conversions
 and comes to this city we'll recom- mended as an evangelist. Services will begin at 7:3o p. III. Every body is cordially invited to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03

Order your Xmas photos now at Lemons Studio. Good work guaranteed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Baptist Church Meeting.

The meeting of the members of the Baptist church of this city which was to have been held last night was postponed until tonight.
 At this meeting the committee, consisting of ten members of the church, is expected to make re- port in regard to the church build ing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Dalhoff Company Fails.

The Dalhoff Construction Co. which constructed the railway tun- nel and the Arkansas river levee in this county, went into voluntary bankruptcy at Little Rock yester- day. The liabilities are given at SIo6, 229 e9 and the assets at SIe3,- 745 94. Chris Ledwidge was ap- pointed receiver of the company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
Gov. Donaghey to Speak.

Gov. Elect George w. Dona- will deliver an address to the Co., Operative Association at Little Rock this afternoon on "Educa- tional Needs in Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
ASSESSMENTS WERE UPHELD
Drainage District Litigation is
 Settled.
Chancellor Wallace Confirms Action of the Assessors Contested by Railway
 and Others.

After listening to lengthy argu- ments by Judge Sam R. Allen oi Little Rock, representing the Iron Mountain Railway Co.,, and Geo. and B. F. Stermer; and by Frauen- thai & Robius, attorneys for the drainage district, Chancellor Wal lace late yesterday afternoon hand ed down decision holding that the assessment of benefits made by the Tupelo Swamp Drainage Dis trict was just and correct, and con- frmipg the assessment.
 Tupelo Swamp Drainage District was organized under special act of the legislature of 1907, with H. B. Ingram, G. w. Donaghey and w. w. Martin as directors, and plans were made to drain large area of swamp land lying along Tupelo pond, Tupelo creek and Tupelo lake. Dr.G D. Dickerson, w. B. Wilson and A. J. Witt were appointed assessors to assess the amount of benefits that would ac- crue to each tract of land from the proposed drainage, and when these gentlemen made their assessment, the railway company and George and B. F. Stermer, who, together, own about 500 acres in the district, objected to the assessment of their lands, on the ground that same was excessive. The board of di- rectors refused to make any change in the assessment, and these three parties applied to the Faulkner chancery court, asking for the abatement of their assessments.
 The three appeals were consoli- dated and the testimony heard be- fore Judge Wallace some weeks ago, much testimony being offered on both sides, but was not argued until yesterday on account of sick ness in the family of Judge Allen.
 Rev. J. J. Hurt turned this morning from Little Rock where he has been attending a meeting ot fho Rontict Ch1rCh
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
WEATHER FORECAST,

New Orleans, Dec. 3.-Fore, cast to 8 p. III. tomorrow: Tonight and Friday increasing cloudiness
 probably showers Friday; warmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-03
RIVER FALLING
 AT Fl. SMITH

Postmaster O. J. Owen received a telegram from the Little Rock weather bureau at noon stating that the river had fallen one foot at Fort Smith, and was expected to begin falling at Dardanelle with in the next twenty four hours.
 Little Rock, Dec. 3.-The stage of the river at the point this morn- ing was 24.I, rise of IA feet. Dar- danelle reports stage of 25.3, a rise of 8 foot. The river at Fort Smith has fallen one foot and stood this morning at 28 feet. A stage of A to s higher is predicted at Little Rock and no rain is report ed upstream.
 Little Rock. Dec. 3.-By noon today the crest of the flood in the Arkansas river is expected to reach Dardanelle, which, is just A hours from Little Rock, which means the crest of the flood reach here to- morrow at noon unless the calcula- tions of Weather Observer Alcia- tore fail. In making river predic tions, Director Alciatore has been especially accurate, and his fore casts are given much credence both up and down the river.
 According to the figuring of Di- rector Alciatore, the river should reach 25 feet at Dardanelle by noon today, and by the same time to- morrow the guage should show A and come to stand Director Alciatore expects the river to re- main at its highest point for number of hours and then fall rap idly, for there have no hard rains in the contry contributory to the Arkansas, within the past three or four days, which would prolong the rise.
 It is not expected the river will do any material damage, anywhere but at Pine Bluff, as there will not be near as much water in the Ark ansas as there was in the rise some months ago, when the river stood over 26 feet on the guage here.