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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
RATS IN THE FURNACE.

A Slater man tells q rat story which he assures a reporter for the Rustler there is absolutely true. Yesterday morning John, the colored man em- ployed by Hull & Edwards. butchers, went to the slaughter house." said he, 'and attempted to start fire under the scalding vat. For some unaccount- able reason he could get no draft through the chimney. It developed later that on account of the earth be- ing warm under the vat, from previ- ous fires, the rats. which were known to be numerous about the slaughter house, had taken refuge under 1t. There was but one way for them to get out and that was to come through the mouth of the furnace. As they left the furnace John got stick and began slaughtering them. He suc-. ceeded in killing 104 by actual count. and I presume more got away than were killed. So many had accnmu-' lated under the vat that the drau4ht was cut off. After they made thelr exit no further trouble was experieu<e6 in making the fire burn.7 7<- -KansA1 CttE4 Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

United States army. w. J. Le Moyne, of excellent record as an actor, is equalled by his. record as d soldier. Lieutenant Matt E. Snyder, U. $. N, was at Vicksburg during the siege and has q good record, is now at the hospital, lamed for life from an incl dent that occurred at the American theater a few weeks ago. W. r. Paul. who died recently. was sailor during the Civil war. Milton Nobles was a high private. and did good service. Ma jOr Frank Bangs served in the Confed- crate army and has a splendid record for bravery. After the war he went to the National theater, Washington. D. C., as leading man. The resident population of the city were all south ern and endeavored to control the en- tire house on the occasion of his first appearance. Knowing there would be demonstration, some, of ''Otficial-and Yankee-Washingto gained en- trance. The gallery gods were all reb- el to the core. When Major Bangs came on the stage the "Yanks" start ed to hiss. But the thunders of ap- plause from all over the house, and the rebel wells soon drowned the misses and the major was allowed to proceed.
 
 has a good record as d fighter for the Host cause" The late Charles IT, Crisp was an actor before he became successively judge, member of con- gress and speaker of the house of rep resentatives. He, too, was in the Con- federate army. Charles Wyndham, the English actor, was a surgeon in the United States army during the same war, and is a member of the G, A. R. The late Harry Meredith was ser- geant ill the United States marine corps and served with Farragut through the Civil war. There were many others. no doubt, that do not recalls James l.. Clark. writing from the Soldiers and Sailors home, Bath. N. Y., says: ''Here are the names of the actors who served in the Union army during the rebellion. of whom I have personal knowledge: Robert Johnston, captain of Twenty-fifth New York infantry; Charles T. Smith. at one time manager at Buffalo, Roches- ter. Troy, Albany, New York and Col umbus, lieutenant and quartermaster of an Ohio cavalry; Thomas Finn, of the same regiment; William Harris, captain in the New York cavalry; Thomas Herndon, lieutenant in the New York infantry; James Oates, lieu tenant of Delaware infantry; William Sheridan, captain in signal corps on General Thomas's staff; Charles Wal ters, captain ill New York cavalry. killed at Brandy Station, Va: William H. Hamblin, captain of Virginia cav ; airy: Frank Cutler, lie,renant in Mas sachusetts artillery; Thomas De Well den. chaplain of Twenty fifth New York infantry, well known at the old : Park theater: Robert McWade, lieu ; tenant i'll the New York infantry; John Jack, captain of Pennsylvania infant ry; Michael Lacy, of an Ohio regi-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
INDIAN NIAIDENS.

The popularity of burlesque will again be tested at Polls next week. and the Indian Maidens. who open Monday evening for a three nights en- gagement, will make the first try at this popularity. So far as the quality of the performance goes. it may be'said in a general way that it is at least up to the average, and those who affect burlesQue will know what to expect from this statement. There are some good comedians in the company. and the burlesque divinities are quite up to the standard in the matter of shape and friskfness. The seats will proba- bly. therefore. be well filled at the various performances. Seats are now on sale at popular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
PRIMROSE AND DOCKSTADER.

A large audience is in attendance at the matinee performance by Primrose and Dockstader's minstrels this after noon at Polls. and the advance sale indicates another large audience for the second performance this evening. This is undoubtedly the most popular minstrel company, as it certainly is the best. that comes to Waterbury. and anything but an Overtlowing house would be an anomaly for which there would be no accounting. George Prim- rose and Lew Dockstader have cer- tainly no equals in their peculiar line of minstrclsy, and they have never contrived performance with so much novelty and mirth as they are giving this season. The result is an enormous business, and everywhere the company appears it is the same un- ending story of overflow houses. That an evening of rare enjoyment is in store for those who go to Poli's to- night is certain. and there ought to be an immense audience on hand. Prices are p, So, 50, 10 cents and $1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

not been bestowed upon any other ar tist that can be called to mind at pres ent. When Miss Crosman closed her engagement at the Savoy in q sensa tional manner, deep regret was eN- pressed that so clever an artist was forced out of New York. Her season on the road, however, has been a series of triumphs, and her return to Wal lacks will mark another Interesting epoch in theatricals.
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 Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the pianist, who is creating such q favorable i'm pression in this country, was in Hart ford Wednesday night. The Times critic, among other nice things, has the following paragraph: "Gabrilowitch is an artist in whom one finds many things. A wonderful touch to begin with, so musical, so firm, so capable in color and nuance, so infinite in the power of his fortes, and the delicacy of his pianos, so eloquent in expres- sion. And with this goes a tone of marvellous quality, round, fluent, so norous, closely in hand and yet of ut most finish. And then the phrasing. the clear outlining of every figure, the harmony and balance of the whole! In execution he one of those mod ern marvels, dazzling virtuoso, for whom the instrument has no impossi- bilities. But behind all these is the poet and the man of feeling, whose interpretations seize our sympathies, and to whom we respond with uncOn- scious readiness and warmth. At first we listen to him astonished, over whelmed. And next we are with him. part of the play, and share the ecstasy and the refined passion of the perform ance. And soon gladness of spirit overfows us at the triumph and the masterful beauty of the whole.
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 Giles Shine, in g letter to the Mir TOT, largely adds to the roster of ac- tors that were in the war. Says Mir Shine: ''Allow me to submit a few names of actors who served in the army and navy during the Civil war: Major General Nathaniel r. Banks, who also served many years in con gress, and was speaker of the house of representatives: Major General Dan Macauley, later mayor of Indianapolis for three or four terms; his brother. Colonel Jack Macauley, of Macauley's theater, Louisville, who, think, was a lieutenant-c colonel at 21 years of age: Brigadier General George W. Giles, who was a member of tie Actors Or der of Friendship at his death: Major Willis Page, of Philadelphia, who was brevetted on the battlefield for bray cry; he has a great war record. Cap tain William Harris. also an actor, was advanced from the ranks, which is sufficient indication of his record. His brother Hamilton Harris, was q drummer boy and prisoner of Ander- senvi,le Lieutenant Herne, brother of James 4. Herne, was. I believe, the youngest commissioned officer in the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
Theatrical @ = Fraternal

Grace George will play an extend ed engagement in New York next sea- son at Hammerstein's new tneater Re public. A play of modern society is being prepared for her by one of the test known of American dramatists.
 :ll:
 Joseph Jefferson will begin his an- nual tour on April in Jacksonville Fla, reaching New York on April p for an engagement of one week. His repertoire will include Rip Van Win kle,'' The Rivals.'' ''The Cricket on lngG."
 "I.over's I.are,' the new Clyde Fitch pastoral a. the Manhattan, New York. has turned out to be one of tie most successful plays that William A. Brady has ever staged. It is nearing the 1:fticth performance and will cas- fly continue until the demolition Of the house next May compcls it's withdraw al.
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 "Nay Down East" in it's fourth year represented by three companies uador William A Brady's manage .aeEt, continues to be the marvel of managers by its versatility and draw ing power. It goes irto New Eng land towns, considered One and two night stands, and plays 8 week to ca paciry.
 Fl:
 Millic James, daughter of the traga- dtaii. Louis James, is obtaining -col- CnEs ofespace ill the New York pa- pers. because Of her remarkable per fofDlance of 10-year-old waif from ike orphanage in Clxde FrItch's "Lov- etss 11ane.' She is I swell young wo- -nan of p in private life, but in tie frocks and bralds of Simplicity John- so;." she does not look 10 have en- tered her teens.
 The committee having in charge the erection of monument to Verdi in Milan has written to Signor Mancinel- Il, musical director at the Metropolitan Opera house New York, to ask the cooperation of an American commit tee in the project. The American committee will be composed of Sig nor Hancinelli. Maurice Grau, G. Cam aanari. Filoteo Greco. Celestino Piva asId George Maxwell.
 :,i:
 William A. Brady. whom Hilary Bell in the New York Press describes as ~thc theatric chameleon" has sup 1iemented his many pastoral, society and melodramatic productions, by a Hfnpdndous revival of Uncle Toms Cabin" at the Academy of Music. He 1W given it rare scenic splendors and 1lQ ned remarkab3e cast including
 - Iac4Ar3s T6e0 Roberts. Odell s ms, EH 9toekwe1l. William. 5 mt 1lrn Annie 4ea1nans, Emily
 2 1fAnd Ray
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
PAULINE HALL,

The engagement of the Wilbur opera company at the Jacques. which begins with special ma tinee on Monday. has an added popularity from the fact that the noted prima donna. Pauline Hall, will be at the head of the company. Miss Maud Daniel who Is now the owner of the Wilbur company. in making the engagement for the com rany to play here. promised the local management something in the way of genuine surprise. and this she has given in the person of Pauline Hall. who has been secured for a few weeks to head the company. It would be i'm possible, of course, for q company playing at popular prices. as the Will bur company does, to retain Miss Ha1l regularly, as her salary reaches away up ilf- the three figures, so that Wa terbury is especially fortunate in en- toying the company while she is with
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

Arthur Collins, manager of Drury Lane, London, who is now in New York. experimenting the production of ''The Prince of Peace." is negotiat- ing with William A. Brady for a Drury Lane presentation of the dis tinctively American play, Way Down East.''
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 Betsy Ross,'' to be produced by William A. Brady and Joseph R. Gris mer at the Chestnut Street opera house, Philadelphia, April 10th, is q romance of the revolution. Dramat- ic liberties will be taken with history. as in the case of Barbara Frietchie," and dainty love story will be woven around the pretty Quakeress whose hands Sewed the first American flag. One of the New York publishing houses has put the novel of Betsy Ross'' upon the market within the past few days, but in this instance the usual conditions are reversed and the book is based upon the drama. 1t is having an enormous sale.
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 It was the impulsive young thing with the great gray eyes that told of the dream to the other bOarderS at breakfast. "I had such lovely dream last evening!' she said, impressively. T dreamed that stood at the throne on the day of judgment. There was a long line of us, just as if we were buying tickets for a matinee. It was tiresome standing there and it seemed just as if l would fall down and lose my turn. I stood on one leg and then on the other. Finally 1 got within a half dozen girls of St Peter. Then I woke up." The other boarders looked disgusted.~ Finally the sleepy one spoke: Why didn't you stay abed S:ll noon,' said he, ''and find how you were coming out:"
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 The case and grace with which the 1O-year-old orphan, Simplicity John son, swings out upon rear apple tree bough in Clyde Fitch's ''Lovers' Lane,'' now at the Manhattan, New York, and makes ten-foot flying leap through space, suggests athletic accomplish ments beyond the ordinary. Millie James. q daughter of Louis James, the tragedian, who plays the little hoyden in braids and short frocks so naturally that one can scarcely imagine her ill her every day equipment of Parlsian hat and automobile coat, owes her gymnastic skill to vigorous course of training secretly indulged while pupil at Connecticut boarding school. At that time it was her burning ambition to run away and be a trapeze perform CT in a circus and the stunts which she performed in the privacy of~the dormitory won her the undying admir- alton of all the other girls. X grea II artist was lost to the tan-bark arena when little Miss James finally elected to follow the legitimate.
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 Miss Henrietta Crosman and her merry play, Mistress Nell." will re- turn to New York on Monday. April 29th. appearing .at Wallack's theater, where she will close her own and the theater's.s season In returning to New York Miss Crosman makes an other record, ill accord with her plie- nomenal success, having appeared in one season in three New York thea ters. and in the same play. The fact that Miss Crosman has been recalled to New York is proof of her substan- tial succezs daring her. .uetroQolitan en- < naeennen<, 4xtepding through three months, And n . compliment that has
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
COMING EVENTS s.

St Thomas's church, March IT. Grand entertainment
 City hall. March 17-Gatholic Wo- mems association. grand entertain ment
 Town hall, Watertown. April S-En- tertainment and dance given by Wa tertown Athletic association.
 City hall. April 9-Concert and dance given by Retail Clerks assocla- ton.
 SpeedweH hall. April 11-First an- nual sociable of the Star Social club.
 Leavenworth hall. April 12-Thirty- fourth annual reception of Y. M. e. l..
 City hall. April 22-21-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of Co., lumbus.
 Speedwell hall. April 24-Third an nual sociable and dance of Sacred Heart drum corps.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

This being departure for Waterbury store, shall that shoes for durability and syle kept on a par with the other lines handled by
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

ment, died in Dayton Soldiers home; Nate Salisbury, member of an Illinois battery; William Cogswell, lieutenant in New Jersey infantry; George Bry- don, died at Soldiers home, Bath, N. Y.; Thomas Leigh, lieutenant, Thirty eighth New York infantry and aide-de- camp to General Hobart Ward
 BRANDON.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
KING DRAMATIC COMPANY.

'Dr Jekyll and Mir Hyde' will be given as the closing offering of the King Dramatic company at tbe Jacques this evening. The play is the one that Richard Mansfield made so popular, and it is presented in capital style by the King company. assuring an enjoyable performance. Prices are popular.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Nosahogan lodge school meeting. Friendly league, home evening, hand sewing.
 Carter's hall, Waterville, March 16- Reception and dance of American Pin Co.'S fire department.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. Socialist labor party. Waterbury Turn Nerein. Barcelona council. K. of c. French Canadian institute. St Francis Xavier Holy Name soci- ety.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

VO O1OC11O C11C DOyS, R1SO And with clothing that will stand the rough and tumble usage it gets. After Ia test we know it will make you wonder how we do it, but we do.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-16

it. On Monday evening, when she sings her original role in "Erminie.' Miss Hall will wear about $5O,OOO in diamonds. which will be a genuine treat for the audience. Popular prices will rule throughout the engagement. notwithstanding the extraordinary feature of Pauline Halls presence in the cast.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
KILLED HIS FATHER -IN-LAW.
SAD TRAGEDY IN sPALDING CoUN-
TY,

u. Nj. Davis Went to the House of
While Intoxicated and Renewed
Old Quarrel-His Daughter At
tempted to Prevent Trouble. but
Was Pushed Aside by Her Father,
who Was Then KILLED by Her Hus-
band to Save Himself
Griffin. Ga, Dec. 23-J. NJ. Davis,
prominent planter of this county, liv-
ing near Sunnyside was killed by j.
W. Andrews, his son-in-law, at the
latter's home last night about o'clock.
According to the best information OBJ
tainable the two men had a dispute
several weeks ago about an account and
at the time there was considerable hard
feeling. The matter was. smoothed
over, however, for the time being, and
Andrews had no further thought of
trouble. Last night while drinking
Davis went to Andrews house, and
calling him to the door told him that
he had come to settle UP matters be-
tween them even if he had to go to
Hades to do it, at the same time max
ing a motion to draw his pistol from
his pocket. Andrews, seeing the action,
closed the door and got his shotgun.
In the meantime Mrs. Andrews had
come out and was trying to
quiet her father. When An
drews returned with his gun
she got between them, and was pushed
away by Davis, who had his pistol in
his hand. AS soon as his wife was
out of the way Andrews raised his gun
and fired twice, both loads of shot taxi
ing effect in Davis neck and jaw.
Davis fell to the ground and died in
an hour Davis was known to be a
dangerous man when drinking and,
while Andrews is a quiet and peaceAble
man. he is perfectly fearless and has
the sympathy of the community in
which the tragedy occurred. Davis
leaves several children, all of whom
are married. Sheriff Freeman went to
the scene of the killing this morning,
but at this hour has not returned. 1t
is thought there will be no arrest as
Andrews was acting in self-defense.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
JUDGE w. r. CLARK DEAD.
Americus Loses "a Valuable Citizen.
Cotton Receipts by Wagon Re,Ich-
ed $4,000 Bales.

Americus, Ga, Dec. 23.-Judge Well
born F. Clarke, a prominent member of
the Americus bar, died Sunday morn
ing after brief illness. He was cap
tain of the Americus Light Infantry,
and as a citizen was held in highest
esteem. He was native of Stewart
county, and as a lawyer of ability was
widely known in Southwestern Georgia.
The funeral to-day was attended with
military and civic honors.
Americus' cotton receipts have
reached the $4,000 bale mark, and are
ahead of receipts at this date a year
ago. This is wagon cotton only and is
handled directly at the warehouses.
Adding to this the compress receipts
the total for Americus to date will
reach $4,000 bales, perhaps.
Guerry Adderton, who killed G. d.
Mize at house of i'll repute here two
months ago, and recently was re-
manded to Jail upon an indictment by
the grand jury for murder, has been
admitted to bail in the sum of IS 900.
The case win be tried at the May term.
Adderton's plea is self-defense.
Col. and Mrs. Charles c. Sheppard of
this place, win celebrate their golden
wedding on the 2Sth inst. The family
IS prominent one, and the occasion
Will be most enjoyable.
A party of Pennsylvanians were in
AmeTieus yesterday, coming from An
Jacksonville. where they selected the site
for the splendid monument to be erect
ed by that state to the soldiers of
Pennsylvania who died in Anderson-
vile prison during the Civil War. Col
John D. Walker of Pittsburg, National
Commander Union ex-prisoners of war
and Col. Ezra Ripple of the Governors 5
staff, are members of the party.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
A YOUNG PLANTER KILLED.
Shot by Negro Who Was Leaving
Him While in Debt.

Waynesboro, Ga, Dec. 23.-A negro,
Moses Reed, shot and killed Mr. Clin-
ton Mobley, young white man, near
Shell Bluff this morning. The negro
was moving from Mr.. Mobleys farm
and was in debt for some supplies for
running the farm this year, and Mr.
Mobley went to make some arrange
ment whereby he could get his money. .
On turning to go home, it is supposed,
the negro shot him as he left in the
BACK of the head. killing Mobley in
Stantly. His body was found in the
road by a passerby half an hour aft
erwaTds. The negro left and has not
been apprehended at this writing, and
further particulars could not be asN
Certained
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
Horses Smashed Plate GLASS.

Rome. Ga. Dec. 2S.-Two horses be-
longing to b. f. Saylor ran away to-
day, and dashed into the plate glass
window of the Mcdonald Brown Furni-
ture Company. Two big plate glass
windows, which cost 5000. were
smashed. The glass was insured in an
accident company. The horses were
not badly injured.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
Boy Accidentally shot.

Eatonton. Ga. Dec. 23.-Yesterday, at
his home eight miles In the country.
Wilber the 14-year-old son of David
Winslett. suffered quite painful acct
dent. He had gotten his shotgun and
rushed out TO kill a rabbit, when the
gun, in some unknown way was acci-
dentally discharged, the entire load
passing through his foot.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24

Effective Jan. 1. 1902, all shipments
of lumber received via rail lines at Sa-
vannah, Ca, and intended for export,
which are not unloaded from the cars
within five (5) running days after ar
rival will be subject thereafter to a
car service charge of one dollar C$1.OO)
per car per day, or fraction of a day,
for use of car and track.
B. L. BUGG,
Agent Central of Georgia Railway Co
B. l.. BUGG,
Agent Southern Railway.
F. B. PAPY,
Agent Plant System Railway.
G. c. MARTIN,
Agent Seaboard Air Line Railway.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24

His Reasoning You said you
were hungry" remarked the kind
hearted woman reproschfully. "and yet
when l gave you a quarter. a little
while ago you went to a saloon instead
of a restaurant" "Yes'm." admitted
the hobo. You see, it's this here way:
! was hungry an thirsty. an twenty
five cents worth OF whisky'll make me
fergit I'm hungry but twenty-five
cents worth of grub won't make me
fergit I'm thirsty. Chicago Post.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
MOURNING BLACKS

Done in one days notice for people
who have to go in mourning. Tailor
made dress or suit done up fine, and L
beats getting them away. At the New
York Dye Works, Whitaker and State.
Both phones 9s3.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-24
DIVIDEND. NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

To Bondholders of The Chattahoochee
and Gulf Railroad Company:
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing first mortgage bonds of this
company, namely Numbers 81. 1853,
207, 219. 220, and 293. have been regu-
larly drawn, under the supervision of
the board of directors, for payment
out of the sinking fund, and will be
redeemed on January 1st, 1902 in ac-
cordance with the terms of the bonds
and mortgage, upon presentation, on
or after that date, to the Citizens
Bank of Savannah, or to the treasur-
er of the company
H. w. JOHNSON,
Secretary and Treasurer