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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

One who makes use of the criminal pro-
cess of the court for the purpose of over
coming the will of another to secure an
advantage to himself is not in position,
holds the Supreme Court of Utah. In the
case Of Corringe VS.. Read (e3 Pac. Rep.
902). to obtain and hold the fruits of a
contract, whether executed or executory
so obtained. on the ground that both par
ties We're in pari delicto. and that in
equity the court will leave them where
il finds them
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

A member of mutual insurance order
may. when acting in good faith, holds
the Supreme Court OF Georgia. in the
case of Ancient order United Workmen
vs. Brown t6 $. f. Rep, 800, legally
designate as the beneficiary in certi-
hcate of life insurance issued by the order
one who has no insurable interest in the
life of the member. provided there be at
the time the certificate is issued no re-
striction In the charter. constitution, or
laws of the order. or in the statutes of
the State. forbidding the right to APP
point such IA beneficiary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

The mere fact that minor who is the
sole beneficiary of homestead estate
does not live upon the property, and
leaves the head of the family to use the
proceeds of the same in such a way as he
desires for period of ten years. without
calling him to account does not holds
the Supreme Court of Georgia in
the case of Sigman vs.. Austin t37 s. f.
Rep, $50, cause the homestead estate
to terminate and become subject to levy
and sale as the property Of the head of
the fan
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

Charles F. Patrick. one of the most
widely known sporting men in the South
and West. stepfather of William A
Brady, the fight promoter. died at Nash
vile. on Thursday night Mr. Patrick
moved to the Pacific Coast from the South
In boyh0od. but in recent years made his
home in Chicago and other Western cities
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

In Massachusetts a person who Is in
jured while riding on the platform Of a
street car in violation of a notice on the
car cannot recover If he Intentionally vio-
lated the notice, holds the Supreme Court
in the case of Sweetland VS.. Lynn l5s n.
f. Rep, ii3). But the court further held
that if the employees of the street ear
company allowed passengers to ride there
without objection, and habitually crowd
ed so many persons on the car that some
of them Were obliged to ride on the front
platform, the question whether the com
pany had waived the enforcement of the
rule was for the jury to determine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

After an illness of but three days, Mrs.
John X. Mcpherson, wife OF The late Sem
ator from New Jersey, died from pneu-
monia early yesterday morning at her
apartments. 81 Lexington Avenue, New
York. Mrs. Mcpherson, who was Miss
Edia J. Gregory. was born in Buffalo In
1871. She was married to John r. Nc
Pherson about thirtyfve years ago. They
had two children-Gregory and Edla.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

The Rev. James w. Denton, who died
in the New Haven Hospital, at New
Haven, on Tuesday. aged eighty-three
years, wrote his own obituary notice two
years ago and ii was made public yester-
day. He was born in New Brunswick,
teen years old he was Instrumental in
forming the New York Youths Temper
anee Society, of which Bishop Coke. OF
western New York. was a member at the
time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

THE TINES. in all its editions Morning Even
ing. and Sunday. will be sent TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often a. desired.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-30

Where persons take up residence in a
village just a sufficient length of time be-
fore election to give them the thirty days
residence required and leave Immediately
after the election, the Supreme Court of
Illinois, in the case of Sorenson VS. Soren-
son $50 n. e. Rep, 500, holds that sts.T are
not legal voters. This case was a contest
between two brothers over the office of
president of the board of village trustees.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
PAN-AMER1CAN CLUBS.
A New Fad That Is Raging in the
 Watch Facforv.

A New Fad That Is Raging in the
 Watch Factory.
 There IS new fad in town. It has broken out in several places, notably in the Watch shop. Almost every em- ploye in that concern has become it's yotary. There are few exceptions, from the head man to the lowest. It has run through every department, from the office to the stable It is the talk of the hour. It is the con cern of the moment.
 The fad2
 It Is the formation Of Pan-American clubs. That is to say, little coteries providing for the contribution of so much weekly among the members to- wards a fund for taking in the coming exposition at Buffalo. And new de vice looking to the making of the fund has been discovered. This is 9 most effective one.
 The device?
 Nothing less than the purchase in liberal quantities of season books for the coming Knights of Columbus fair. As has already been published, these books represent cash distribution of $1, GOO. Some lucky holder of book Is going to get $500 for the expenditure of $1; other lucky holders are going to receive smaller amounts for the expen- diture of the same. All that is re- quired is the small expenditure; luck must do the rest. And the Pan-Ameri- can clubs in the Watch shop are mak- ing the expenditure; they are hoping for the luck. They are buying np the season books in, large numbers. but they can't exhaust the supply. The Knights have provided enough to go around, outside as well as inside these clubs. There is limit to the number of books, of course. but this limit is too great for the Watch shop clubs to encompass.
 The result?
 Other clubs are being formed to buy the books The fad is spreading in other factories, Other wage earners want to secure q cheap trip to the Buffalo ex- position Possibly dollar will bring someone $500. It may bring $200. Or it may bring less.
 Here's hint!
 Look up some Knight of Columbus, invest a dollar, buy book. Take q flyer!
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
GOODMAN BLINDu TONIGHT.
You Will Miss q Rare Treat If You 2 Do Not Attend This Even,no


 The dress rehearsal of the drama Hoodman Blind,' which is to be presented by the members of St Jos eph,s T A. society at Polls theater this evening. was held on the stage of the fheater last evening and the pub Ic can now be assured that they will witness a production that will be as nearly perfect as possible. Every character will be excellently portrayed and there will be no expense spared to make the drama one that will rank With the other successful dramatic ventures Of the society. Besides the regular drama there will be several specialties. The Excelsior Quartette will sing some bright selections and James Williams, the old-time dancer, will perform a few of his stunts. The admission to the performance is but 50 cents and this secures a reserved seat The house should be filled with the friends of the young people, who have worked so hard to make the play success.
 The plot is very easily followed. love with his ward, Nance Lendon Miss Nellie Hayden). She refuses to marry him and marries the man of her choice. Jack Youlet (Thomas Maher}. Jack is ajolly good fellow and wastes his money until his farm is heavily 4mortgaged to MT Kridge, 8 money lender (W.. F. Guilfoile), who is urged on by Lezzard. Kridge's partner. Lez- gard discovers that Nance has a half- sister, Jess Miss Hayden), who bears remarkable resemblance to Nance, Jacks wife. Lezzard pays her and her gypsy lover, Tom Lattiker {D. F. Law lor) to be seen together in public Knowing that Jess will be taken for Jacks wife. The plan works and a quarrel between Jack and his wife follows, causing separation. Jess attempts suicide by drowning and Is rescued by Jack. who then discovers how he has been deceived, A recon ciliation fellows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
POLICE COURT DoINGs
William Lapalme Bound Over to Next l Term of Superior Court.

VI HI OA NyOttIt.
 The court room was cleared. this morning to hear the complaint against William I4apalme for indecent assault upon Margaret Palmer, years old The accused was defended by Judge Lowe. The child complainant told her story without much hesitation from the time she first met the accused down to the time of the alleged assault, which is said to have been committed in the afternoon of Sunday, March 31 An nie Oschner. aged years, living with her parents on Meadow street, is Margaret's companion, and was with her at the time of the assault. She told her story in tears The place of the alleged assault was a barn on South Main street, and the place Of meeting was the vicinity of the Res- cue mission, at the foot of Grand street. Candy and two nickels was me magnet used by Lapalme Tn 8 rev details the evidence of the children dlf1ered, MT Palmer, the complain ants father, told Of the plot laid to capture Lapalme. The defense was a general denial. Lapalme said he was employed by the Shoe Hardware com pany and lives at IS Jefferson street With his mother. He is her only SUD- DOT. ana Is 34 years old. h their evidence the little girls used words when would not be expected from cmldren of their age, but notwith- standing this Judge Burpee said they couid not corcoct such story, and Wnne the1r evidence disagreed in some points, IL was corroborative in the nam. lie considered it was case Tor jury to decide, and accordingly lhe accused was bound over to the next term Of the, superior court under a pond or $1.0O0. This was the only case before the court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
To ENCOURAGE TEMPERANCE. z lsss szt Rev Father Curtin Spoke 2 Good Word
 For St Joseph's Yesterday.

Rev Father Curtin, pastor of St Francis yayier's church, talked on n variety of subjects yesterday morning. The theme which had most interest was that pertaining to the formation of q temperance society for young men. Father Curtin reminded his con- gregation of the entertainment 10 pc given this evening by the St Josepn T A. society, and after doing this he made . few remarks on the good an organization like St Joseph's does in q narish and hinted that some day when suitable quarters can be had, similar institution will be organized on the hill. This started the boys talking and during the afternoon many wanted to know if Father Curtin had announced et the last mass that he was going to build a hall on Washington street ma deyote one floor to society purposes. Another topic which the reverend gen tleman touched upon was the ad Dll- ity of all doing a little spring cleaning about their front yards, adding thar ne wants to see things smoke Tn that neighborhood. Shouting peddlers were given an airing. They come. ne Said. ''shouting like demons. Heavy organ pipes are nothing compared to- their voices and each vies with his competitor In seeing which can make the more noise.'' The speaker drew q sad picture of the patient in the sick room, whom the physician wants kept perfectly quiet, when these shouting vendors pass, their voices re-echoing through the sick chamber, where brother. sister, husband or wife would not be permitted to enter, because words jar in certain kinds of sickness and seriously interfere with the success of the patient. He said that all vend- CTS seemed to feel obliged to tour that section and that the business is kept up from early morning until the clang-s ing of the ice cream mans bell winds things up for the day at 1lao clock at night. In bringing this part of his dis course to a close he said thaf peddlers would not make many visits into the neighborhood if they did not find that 1t paid. Many people prefer to deal with them rather than buy in the neat, clean stores about the city. How do you know he asked, 'swhere these goods the peddler offers for sale were stored the night before? They will not rent stores and they're not likely to go to the expense of paying for whole
 some storehouses, so fhat fer all y0n can tell the things you are purchasing for the table may have occupied the same room with the vendor the night before they came Into your posses aion ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
Floor FiiniSherS.

We carry everything for finishing floors of a parlor to a kitchen.
 If you have nice parquet floor use either
 JOHNSON'S FLOOR WAX,
 OLD ENGLISH FLOOR WAX,
 BUTCHERS BOSTON POLISH.
 If you have hard wood floor in your dining room or kitchen, use either
 BERRY BROS LIQUID GRANITE,
 sUPREMIs,
 BRASS CITY WOOD PREsERvA- TIVE.
 Our Brass City Floor Oil is just the thing for your kitchen or bath room floor, if you wish something less ex- pensive than varnish. It's good; just try it.
 For store and office floors use our Z-M. Dust Layer; it keeps the dust on your shelves, counters and show cases. This is not intended for use in a dwelling house.
 Our Extra Dust Layer is 8 little cheaper in price than our Z-M., and not so heavy in body.
 We have full line of Floor Brushes We show you how to use any of the above preparations.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.

Boise, Idaho, April s.-An attempt was made yesterday to wreck No west-bound short line passenger at Maladbridge, 100 miles east of here. A large number of ties were placed OH the track. The engineer did not see the obstruction in time to stop tie train. The engine was damaged and the brake beam broken under some of the cars It was a narrow escape from q serious disaster. 1t is believed that the ties were placed on the track by highwaymen, intending to rob the train.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
MIR VoLENoR's RABBITS.
Two Dogs Put Them to Rout Last
 Night and Several Are Dead.

Two Dogs Put Them to Rout Last
 Night and Several Are Dead.
 There was considerable excitement in the vicinity of Pine Hill last night and for time residents of Dublin oyer-reached itself and was toppling to pieces. The trouble was occasioned by the presence of 3, couple of dogs in the yard belonging to Fred Volenor, of 4O6 Dublin street, one of the best known rabbit fanciers in Waterbury. He has about fifty rabbits and a dozen or more imported German hares which he received from the old country last year, and were valued at s each. Last night a commotion was heard among the pets and the owner went out to see what was up and found two large dogs tearing the boxes to pieces. Some of the rabbits were picked up dead and others were so badly used up that they had to be killed. Six were missing from the premises altogether and it is supposed that the dogs carried them away. Mir Volenor reported the case to the selectmen this morning and stated that he will look 10 the town for damages.
 Se1ectman Doran said that he would want a little time to consider that matter before expressing an opinion on it one way or. another. How do you know" asked MT Doran, of the rabbit man, whether the rabbits were killed by dogs or sto1en?''
 Why, we caught the dogs in the place" replied MT vo1enor.
 MT Doran: That's all right, but did you see them kill the rabbits? Dogs are in the habit of rambling around during the night time and the fact that you saw them in the yard would not be accepted as sufficient evil dence that they were the slayers of the rabbits. How do you know but it was that big snake reporter of the Democrat saw summing itself on one of the jutting 1edges of Pine Hill that carried them away or swallowed them up body and bones on the spot F
 MT Volenor (sharply): s'There was no snake about 1t. We chased the dogs out of the yard and there wouldn't be rabbit there now if we didn't watch them
 Mr Doran: Are you willing to go on the stand and swear that dogs killed the rabbits?"
 Mir Volenor paused and then replied. with some hesitancy: Yes, sir, am. '
 The selectman: And you don't know whether they did or not ?''
 The rights of dogs and that of own CTS of property where dogs do harm was then discussed pro and con, and finally the subject was dismissed by the selectman remarking that he would inquire into the matter at his earliest convenience
 After all, who knows but there might be something in what MT Dor an said regarding the snake. It is well known that large reptiles devour rabbits as fast as they can catch them and inasmuch as monster is said to be hanging out on Pine hill 1t is not at all unreasonable to believe that 1t had it's Easter Sunday nights meal on Mr Volenor's half dozen rabbits, and is chuckling in it's hiding place to-day it the idea of the dogs being blamed for it. Be that as 1t may, the rabbits are not at their old haunts, and in consequence there is much re- gret in the Volenor family.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
BRIsToL PRIEST RESIGNS.

Bristol, April S.-The Rev NJ. E. Rodden, for thirty-seven years pastor of St Joseph's Roman Catholic church of this place, announced his resigna- ton yesterday because his advancing age would not permit him to under take to administrate the enlarged lu- ties of his parish, made so by the es- tablishment of q parochial school The announcement was received with much sorrow and Father Rodden's parishioners will endeavor to have him remain in charge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
Our Easter Sale

Is a great success, thanks to an ap- preciative public who responded so generously to our advertisements. Your patronage is very gratifying to us, and has encouraged us to even greater efforts in your behalf. We have as great and in many cases even GREATER VALUES IN INDIsPEN-
 SABLE MERCHANDISE for this weeks selling:
 Chartered Oak, Golden Finish Chamber Suits, with spring and mattress, price this week
 S33.5O Good Brussels Carpets, per yd, 471sc Oak Extension Tables. $3.e5 Drawer Chiffoniers, $3.95 Brace Arm Chairs, rec Go-Carts with rubber tires, $2.e5 up Largest assortment in the states
 CASH OR CREDIT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
IN FACE cuRTAINs

Nottingham Curtains 47ci pair. 5o.inch Double Border Nottingham
 Curtains. Scotch Lace Curtains in Brussels and
 Irish Point designs-S1.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
No Extra Charge

We do not make any extra charges for the credit we ex- tend to our patrons, as our prices are as low, in many in stances lower. than any cash store. Our Spring Line of all the latest novelties and staples of Ready to Wear or Custom Made is complete. and we defy competition as to styles and prices.
 Give us a trial and be as well dressed as the best at our Credit System.
 Guarantee Credit Clothing Go.
 B East rIain Street.
 15 PHOENIX VENUE
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08

We have provided for a large business in the furnish ing of houses this season and can justly pride ourselves on the fact that we can furnish your hope in first-class shape for less money than anyhouse in the city of Waterbury
 We have values in Curtains and upholsterings, as well as in Carpets and Furniture. that will repay those who contem- plate a purchase in that line to faTniliarize themselves with before buying elsewhere.
 The following ale but a few Specimens of our unusual good values in those lines. These are the goods which will sell so quickly that only those who are prompt to take advantage of good values when advertised may expect to secure any of then.
 IN FACE CURTAINS Nottingham Curtains-47ci pair. 50-Inch Double Border Nottingham
 Curtains.
 Scotch Lace Curtains in Brussels and
 Irish Point designs-S1.50.
 RUFFLN CURTAINsl The most popular Curtain. Satin Stripe Muslin Curtains, with
 rufHe-47c yard. Ruf1e Curtains, with lace inserting
 and lace edges-97c yard. Nottingham Curtains, with deep fish
 net rufie; very select-S1. 50. Fine BobInette Curtains with lace
 edge and rufhe, lace trimmed-$1. R1fae Bobinette Curtains. with Ken
 aissance Inserting and Edge -S29 90
 IRISH POINT CURTAINS. A Special Bargainl Elegantly Embroidered Irish Point
 Curtains, extra wide and long;
 would be good value at s5. For
 this sale S3.98.
 PoRTIEREs. 4 large range of colors-At $2.25. Reversible Tapestry Portieres; value
 S5. Price s3.98. Chenille Portieres. at s1.75 pair; val
 ue $Z.oU
 UPHOLSTERY GOODS. Inch Satin Face Tapestry Satin Finish Damask: value S1-69e. Reversible Ottoman Tapestry, from
 $1.25-s5c.
 Figured Velour, from 75c-45c.
 COTTON DRAPERIEs. A large line of the new spring pat
 terms in Cotton Decorative Fab
 rics.
 si1kolInes-from 121kc. Special for
 this week-S1kc. Art Denim and Cretonnes-121sc Sash Curtain Swiss, dot and stripe
 SEC.
 Tambour Muslin, from 15c-1oc yd. Lace Stripe Empire Nets. with single
 or double border-15c yard. zGzinch Ruf1ed Muslin. Special, 15c
 yard.
 UPHOLSTERY sUNDRIEs. Brass Extension Rods-Sc. for 5c. White Enamel Curtain Poles, with fix
 lures complete. Special He. White Cotton Curtain Loops-Sc. Odd lots of silk Fringes at 5c yard. PILLOW TOPS! Ellkine Crepe Cretonne Squares, ir
 beautiful floral designs-19c. Velour Squares for Pillow Tops. Tinted Pillow Tops. with backs com
 plete.
 A GREAT PICTURE SPECIALi 800 Artotypes and Colored Photo Pic
 lures, in new subjects, with incl
 Rild frames; size 11x15-5oc each The Curran
 nrV GnndS Tn
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
RUFFLM CURTAINS!

The most popular Curtain. Satin Stripe Muslin Curtains, with rufie-47c a yard.
 Ruffie Curtains, with lace inserting
 and lace edges-97c a yard. Nottingham Curtains, with deep fish
 net rufiie; very select-$1.50. Fine BobInette Curtains with lace
 edge and rufie, lace trimmed-$1. R1fie Bobinette Curtains. with Ken
 aissance Inserting and Edge -S2 90
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
UPHOLSTERY GOODS.

Inch Satin Face Tapestry Satin Finish Damask: value $1-69e. Reversible Ottoman Tapestry, from
 $1 5S5c. Figured Velour, from 75c-45c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-08
IRISH POINT CURTAINS.

"A Special BargainI Elegantly Embroidered Irish Point Curtains, extra wide and long; would be good value at s5. For this sale S3.98. PoRTIEREs. "A large range of colors-At $2.25. Reversible Tapestry Portieres; value S5. Price S3.98. Chenille Portieres. at s1.75 a pair; val ue $2.50.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-30
A QUEER DISCOVERY.

When the library of the learned John
 Eelden-who was known as the in
 comparable" long before Clnquevalli
 balanced bath tubs on billiard cues
 was handed over, in accordance with
 his will to his old university, the
 strange discovery was made that he
 had used pairs of spectacles as book
 marks and forgotten all about it so of ten that several score of these aids to eyesight were found within the pages of as many volumes. A number of more valuable markers were left in the books of an elderly lady who died intestate the other day in Paris. Her unpreten- stious goods and chattels were to be sold by auction, and the commissionaire en- Bployed to convey them to the sale ro1n1s, being of a literary turn of mind, perhaps, discovered that nearly every volume, contained share certificate or security of some kind or other. He did not actually regard these documents as treasdre troye. but he concealed his Knowledge of their existence, and pur- llhased the books dontafning them at the sale, At the last hearing he was engaged in conversation with juge d'instruction. How far the code will cover such use of special informa- tion' relains to be seen, unless, indeed, the case has already been decided london Morning Post.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-30
WON BY A. R. HILL.

He Took the Ten Eyck Prize in the Junior Exhibition Yesterday.
 The annual junior exhibition and Henry James Ten Eyck prize competi- tion was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock in College street hall. The Ten Eyck prizes are the income of fund of $2,6OO established in 1888 by the Kingsley Trust association in memory of Henry James Ten Eyck, of the class of 1879. Yale.
 The winner was A. R. Hill whose subject was "The Holy Grail. The Judges were members of the faculty. The other speakers and their subjects were as follows:
 F. H. Sincerbeaux, on Queen Eliza beth and Queen Mary"
 B. A. Welch, on "Dr Johnson.
 ID. H. Lehman on "The French Re public in 19O0."
 R. H. Cory, on Daniel and the Cap tivity."