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Evening star., 1902-07-31
of $1,000 to the heirs of any railway mail

Of $1,000 to the heirs of any railway mail
clerk killed in the line of duty.
las sad and distressing as these acci-
dents are they nevertheless may be said to
be inevitable. and until the passage Of the
act in question the department could make
no provision for the families of the killed.
The railway mail service clerks have for
years tried TO get through Congress an act
which provides for their retirement. and q
sick and death benefit, the funds to come
from their own salaries. but their efforts
were not rewarded by success. The act al
lowing $1,000, as stated. may be said to be
In the nature of q compromise and conces-
sion by Congress, and is greatly appreciat-
ed by the clerks.
While the danger Of their trying occt-
patton Ia In nowtse lessened, their general
condition may be said to have improved as
the department carries on its roll those OF
the clerks who are injured In the line Of
their duty during the period Of their In.
caQseity. but not feg longer than 9 xsae.
Evening star., 1902-07-31
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS.
Something About Them and Their
Hazardous Calling.

The disastrous railway accident near
Zenia. Ohio. few days ago, in which two
railway mall clerks were killed, and two
dangerously wounded, the entire mail car
and its contents being burned, suggests
word regarding these employees OF the gov
erument." said q postal official
The families OF the two clerks who were
Killed Will be the nrst who will be the bene-
nciarfee under the act passed at the last
sesston Of Congress making an allowance
Evening star., 1902-07-31
Reductions that rIust
Mean Absolute Clearance of
Ladies' Wearables.
Ninth and the Avenue.

The sale has affected this department in way that has
made bargain of everything Such unusual bargains,
too Goods that genius has produced and made point
produce better and with originality and style
them than such goods possessed The appre
cate this sae for brings to them something unusually good
at price unusually low.
Take the suits for instance Nothing like the Parker
Bridget Suits has been shown this ExcuvenesS has
been aim and the feature of this collection they're
reducedand reduced the demands of sale of clearance
them from the dust and dirt of rebuilding dictates
Evening star., 1902-07-31
sian1ese Nepotiszn.

From the New York Tribune.
The large royal families of Siam are ad-
mirablx taken care ot bx the state - ..
Evening star., 1902-07-31
= W. Grove.

This name mnst appear evsey Aox q the
eenuins Laxattvs Bromo- Quinine Tablets, h
bsmsdy that cures q cold In one day. % cent?.
lvz2 th,sktu62s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
THE MEXICAN EARTHQUAKE.

Ruined Town to Be Built on New
 Site-Peop1e Driven Insane.
 CITY OF MEXICO, dan. 23.-Sub- scriptions are being taken up here among American and British residents for the victims of the earthquake at Chilpancingo. Further details of the casualties report that three women were crushed to death in the church at Chilapa while they were engaged in their deyotions. One woman at the first tremor ran to the door, hoping to escape, but was caught beneath the church tower as it fell. Fortunately a large portion of the population were i'll the main plaza at the time of the shock watching tight rope performance.
 Advices from Chilpancingo represent that Governor Mora and family are living in stable which has been con verted into temporary dwelling. He offers $30,00O as personal contri- button for rebuilding the city Many people are reported to have gone in- sane as a result of the horrors of the catastrophe and from loss of relatives and friends. Ii is now proposed to re- build the city on another site.
 The Presbyterian missionaries George Johnson and Walter H. Semple, both of Philadelphia, whose headquarters are at Chilpancingo, fortunately were away at the time of the disaster.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
CUBAN POSTAL FRAUDS.
Government Presents Strong Testi-
 mOny Against c. +. w. Nee1y.

government Presents Strong Testt.
 mOny Against C. +. w. Nicely.
 HAVANA, Jan. 23.-The testimony of the postofice inspectors introduced by the government yesterday at the trials of the charges growing out of the Cuban postal frauds was to the effect that c. F. w. Nicely, ex-chief of the Cuban postal bureau of finance, came to Havana practically bankrupt in De cember, 1899, and that between that time and January, 1900, he made de- posits in the bank at Muncie, Ind, amounting to $43, TOO and that the bond of $20,O00 furnished by Nicely at the time of his arrest was forwarded from his account with the Muncie bank to the First National bank at New York.
 Inspector Holmes testified that cer- tain deposits Neely had made through the president of the Muncie bank rep resented 20 per cent of the bills of the lock box company which furnished the lock boxes for the Havana postof- flee. Holmes also testified that his in yestigation showed that Estes G. Rath- bone had not sent money from Havana during the time that he was postmas- ter general of Cuba, that the paying off of the mortgage upon his estate had been done prior to his going to Havana and that all Rathbone's transactions with the United States had been hon. orable and above suspicion.
 Inspector Sullivan was still on the stand when the court adjourned He said his inspection of the Havana post office had not disclosed irregularities and that it was the duty of inspectors 70 report upon the condition of the postoffice to the postmaster general and that the latter naturally relied upon their reports He admitted that much responsibility rested with the in- spectorS. He also said that he was aware that Rathbone had written to Washington asking that six good in spectors be sent to Havana. Only three inspectors were sent, and these had not had sufficient experience to exam inc into the details of large postofice like that of Havana.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
noutren Aaare.se. Labor Men.

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Hon. George s. Boutwell,, former governor of the state and ex-secretary of the treasury, stood on the platform of Faneuil hall last night and addressed mass meeting of labor men upon the subject sThe En- slavement of American Labor" He eloquently laid down the principles of the Anti-imperialist league and showed from it's standpoint the danger to American labor in national possession of tropical lands. The workingmen lis tened intently and later gave him q vote of thanks. He said that the policy of war and conquest had been carried on under the claim of benefting Amer ican markets. The extension of the market by war, he said, means freedom in trade. He thought the value of the markets of the world had been overes- timated. With the markets of the world, American labor will be brought into competition with cheap labor, to be followed by catastrophe which will reach every branch of industry in the land
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
 DIVORCE BILL FAILS.
Measure Recommended by Governor
 Ode1 Lost In the Senate.

Measure Recommended by Governor
 Odell Lost In the Senate.
 ALBANY, Jan. 23.-The first of Gov ernor OdelIs bills to be defeated this session was the Elsberg divorce bill, which failed in passage yesterday.
 The bill embodied the recommends tions made in the second annual mes- sage of the governor in relation to amendments of the matrimonial law and had the indorsement of the State Bar association and the New York City Bar association.
 The bill provided that in cases of ab- solute divorce the final judgment or'de- cree of divorce shall not be entered un- til six months after the conclusion of the divorce proceedings, unless in the opinion of the presiding justice it shall be deemed necessary to enter the de cree immediately.
 Senator Elsberg said that the bill was designed to prevent subsequent scandal and to put stop to divorce milP' proceedings. In his message the governor stated that some amendment should be made to stop illegal practices and to further protect innocent parties to divorce proceedings who became the victims of divorce sharks.
 Senator Bracket said that the object of the bill was poisonous and the enact ment of such q law could result in no good. He hoped that the senate would knock it out.''
 The vote stood 12 to 25 against the measure
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
A GRAND SUCCESS.


 The Entertainment by Mt St Joseph's
 Alumnae at New Haven.
 The refined entertainment given at the Hyperion yesterday afternoon and last night for the benefit of the Sisters of Mercy throughout the state, says the Journal and Courier, under the aus pices of the alumnae of Mt St Joseph, was d grand success beyond expecta- ton.
 Long before the curtain took it's flight to the lofts the house was filled with the many friends of this noble band of workers. Never before have they appealed to the hearts of their friends for some little token of bygone days.
 The opening number consisted of Johnson and Wells, coontown swelis. From the beginning to the end of the act they brought forth laughter and applause MT Johnson certainly must have had rubber underpinning to keep up the bouncing he did. Their songs were much enojyed.
 Then followed Grant and Ray, md sical comedians It would be hard to distinguish the merit between these two gentlemen, their every act and motion causing laughter. The cornet selo by MT Grant was certainly appre- ciated and he rendered for the encore s'Go Forth and Bind.' Miss Atalie Claire appeared to the warin applause of all. Stately and radiant in qtfeeniy gown she rendered several selections fully justifying her title of American prima donna. Dancing and beaming with smiles came Miss Florence Bind- ley, the famous instrImentalist, whose superiority is quite undisputee by all Her mimicking of the French singer brought her abundant cheering. Maud Beall Price, female Hlonologist and imitator held the audience in rap ture by her clever essays of mimicry. She proved to be very popular. The comedietta entitled Her Uncle's Niece which, by the way, is farci- cal absurdity, cut the string to the bag of laughter. The success is due to Miss Julia Kingsley, assisted by Nel- son Lewis. MT Lewis sudden flight to the top of the piano was most amusing and comical. A ventriloquiSt is always welcome, but Alexander Wilson was more than welcome with his little Willie Green. The closing attraction was the renowned royal Japanese troupe from the court of Japan. Only eye witnesses can real ize the wonderful feats of daring per formed.
 All went home with smiling faces and full of praise for the alumnae of Mt St Joseph's and wishing the good Sis ters of Mercy like good fortune in oth- CT cities. The Catholic clergy of all the, city churches and several out of town were present to encourage by their presence the young ladies in whose excellent charge the program was prepared and matured according to promise.
 The entertainment will be given at Polls theater, this city, tomorrow af- ternoon and evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Theatrical
 Fraternal

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 The wonderful Parros remain the sensation ee the hour in their marvel Ous exhibition of head balancing ana acrobatics at the Jacques, and they are in eyerybody's mouth as the most unique novelty that MT Poli has yet presented to the local patrons of yaude- vile. As one enthusiast remarked yesterday, one has to go to Europe to find novelty of this kind, which IS, indeed. true. America affords vaude- vile comedy of the highest character, but for novelty in acrobatics Europe easily has the call. Nothing could more strikingly exemphfy this fact than Mir Polls bill this week. me Parros are from Europe, where MT Poli himself engaged them for an American tour, while all the line coll- etiy acts on the bin are distinctly American. No country but America could produce such brilliant comedy entertainers as MT and Mrs Alfred Kelcey. Harris and Walters. the Rice brothers, Clark and Candy, Emile T. Subers and the three Graces. It should not be forgotten, either, that the Vlta- graph is particularly interesting thls week with its series of pictures taken in China during the late war. Surely for such a splendid show no manager but MT Poli could offer such low prices; 10 and 20 cents for the mat inees, all ladies 10, and for the eyen- ing 10, 20 and 90 cents for all.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Feared In Afghanistan.

LONDON. Jan. 23.-The Daily Chron- icle from an influential source learns that rumors are current in India of coming trouble in Afghanistan. It is alleged that Russia will utilize the win ter to mass troops upon the northern frontiers in readiness to invade Al ghanistan as soon as the snow melts on the passes. Preparations are being made on the British side. The Puniab maneuvers have been timed for the un- usual season of February and will be on war scale Regiments are being quietly massed, ostensibly to fight the Mahud Waziris, but in reality to be in readiness for graver complications.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
CINCINNATI SHOCKED
Packing House Reported Rob- bed by Trusted Employee
SHORTAGE MAY REACH S40o,OO0.
Schroth Compuny's Treasurer and Secretary Has Resigned After Turning Over $72,OOO In Per-
 s0nnI Property to the Firm.


 Secretary Has Resigned After
 Turning over $72,OOO In Per-
 sOnnI Property to the Firm.
 CINCINNATI, Jan. Sensational reports are published here of an alleg- eGy shortage in the books of Theodore Braemer, who resigned last Sunday lis position as secretary and treasurer of the J. & F. Schroth Packing com. pany of this city. The story as first published alleged shortage of from $160,0OO to $4O0,O0O extending over period of twenty years, and claimed that Mir. Braener had turned over all of his property and chattels in trust pending an examination of the books by experts. Braemer denied that there was any defalcation, but admitted that he had turned $72,O00 in personal prop erty over to Harlan Cleveland, his at torney, and John W. O'Hara, attor- Aey for the Schroths company. While Braemer talked freely about the case, the Schroths refused to say anything, and the attorneys were also reticent.
 Braemer is forty-five years old and has been with the Schroths twenty seven years, most of the time receiving $25 per week as bookkeeper and in re- cent pears twice that much as secreta- ry and treasurer. The firm did a busi- ness of about $1,o00,o0O year, which WE handled by Braemer.
 No reports of similar character ever created such sensation in this city, as MT. Braemer always has been re- garded as man of the highest busi- ness and social standing. He owns one of the finest residences in the city, and it is furnished with all that art can supply.
 In all the sensational reports that have been published no reference is made to him as q fast man or as hav- ing any bad habits, such as are usually coupled with such sensations. The at torneyS and other interested persons will give no assurance that the report of the experts on the examination of the books win be made public when completed, as they state that every possible difference has already been adjusted satisfa ctorily by the property that Braemer has turned over in trust. All those interested state that they ex- pected after the meeting last Sunday, at which Braemer resigned, that all differences would be settled without the matter ever becoming public.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
He Lost All on the Races.

STsLOUIS, Jan. 23-The investiga ton of the books of the late H. c. Ia tum, secretary and treasurer of the Western Commercial Travellers asso. citation, who recently committed sui eide, has been concluded and shows 8 shortage of about $16,OO0. It is stated that MT. Tatum made q confession tc certain members of committee of the association when the examination of his books was commenced prior to the annual election, which was held thre days before his death He informed the committee that they would find a shortage and said that it had all gone on the races.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
-"CoLoRAno.

There were some very familiar faces seen in the cast of the above produc- fion at Polls theater last evening. and some who were not so familiar, but who will be remembered for the splen- old entertainment to which all con stributed. The first familiar counten- ance was that of Wilton Lackaye in the character of Tom Doyle. He has been seen here beforeAin Joseph Jeffer- sons company and with Mrs Cowell LeMoyne- Francis Carlyle in the the character of Ned Staples was best known before in the lead in ssThe Charity Ball." He is better known, too, under his right name of McNabb, being originally resident of Hart ford. John w Albaugh, jr, in the character of Frank Austin, J. NJ. Col vile as Colonel Kincaid. Violet Rand as Kitty Doyle and Maud Hoffman as Mrs Doyle all are well known in this city. 1t was splendid performance and e<eated upre genuine enthusiasm
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
COMPANY AS CIRCUS.

Tonight company As Barnum X Bailey outdoor circus comes to town and will exhibit at the Jacques Audi torium
 The greatest show on earth will be in evidence tomorrow and Saturday nights, with matinee Saturday.
 Tonight the admission figures, with reserved seat, will be 49c and 74c and Carson City will be on the market at 24c. At Saturdays matinee the gen eral admission to all parts of the house will be 24c. Boxes cost S1O.
 All have been disposed of for this evening. The proper way to see the show in it's entirety is to visit the sideshows, fenagerie, freak house and all the other attractions early. and take i'll the circus proper afterward
 The entire Auditorium has been con gerted into big round top exhibition. and there will be diversion on every side. The professional acts introduced tonight are of high grade but inc burlesqne portion of the show. direct eu by company As men, will creatn 1any a laugh and win many plaudit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Eastern Powders seeede.

BUFFALO, Jan. 23.-The split in the American bowling congress which had been threatened since the body convened here in annual session came yesterday afternoon, when the east ern delegates left the hall in body and declined to take any part in tbe consideration of matters before the convention. The western delegates then elected the following officers. President, Frank T.. Pasdeloup, Chica. go; first vice president, w V. Thomp son, Chicago; second vice president, M. A. Phillips, St. Louis; secretary, Samuel Karpf, Dayton, O.; treasurer, George NJ. Sterns, Des Moines, Ia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
A ROYAL ROMANCE.
Archduchess Renoanced Title to .
 Throne to Wed Man She Loved

Archduchess Renoanced Title to n
 Throne to Wed Man She Loved.
 VIENNA. Jan. 23.-The marriage of the Archduchess Elizabeth to Prince Otho von WindischGraet who is not of royal blood, took place today. Yes terday the bride took oath renouncins all claims for herself and her descend ants to the Austrian throne The cere. mOny occurred at noon in the privy council chamber of the palace in the presence of the emperor, a number of statesmen and the foreign diplomats
 The emperor's gifts to the Archduch- ess Elizabeth include securities valued at f250000, yearly allowance of f5O, 900, jewelfy valued at 100000, a gold dinner service and several residences.
 The Archduchess Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Emperor Francis Jo. seph and only child of the late Grand Duke Rudolph, the crown prince, and Princess Stephanie, second daughter of King Leopold II. of Belgium. The archduchess was born Sept. ?, 1883.
 Her husband, though belonging to a noble Austrian house, is only a younger oOA VI q Ju1IOl pldASii anu q icutShoAa in q uhlan regiment The archduchess, however, has willingly resigned what, ever privileges her rank conferred on her. Meeting the prince at q ball in which she first appeared in public, she took fancy to him at first sight and. the barriers of court etiquette being overcome, won her grandfather's con, sent on condition that nothing definite should be decided until she had attain. ed her eighteenth birthday. That was last September.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Guard Lafayette. Company G drill.

Guard Lafayette. Company c drill. Court Acme, F. of A. Women's Relief corps. Polishers and Buffers. Court Linden, F. of A. Court Oregon, F. of A. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Tunxis tribe, I. o. k. M. Fourth division, A. o. H. American lodge, A. 0. U. W. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. Court R. r. Phelan. +. of A. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Mary Lincoln council, F. D. of A. Court Martin Hellmann, r. of A. Friedrich Wilhelm lodge, K. of F. Ansantawae encampment, I. o. O. E Friendly league, social evening,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
F,,rs, Ftrrs, Fltrs,

Nothing but Furs and at away down prices. It is simply marvellous the beau tiful furs you can buy for very little non> ey Every article stylish and of excellent finish. Nothing but first quality goods and to crown it all we have made special re- duction of B 1-3 to 50 per cent on all prices. You don't want to forget the name, as it means money saved by you to buy of US. New England Fur Go,
 Wolf Over Door. IiS South Main Street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
New York consumptive Hospital.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 23.-The board of trustees of the State Consumptive hospital met yesterday in the Hote. Ten Eyck. Howard Townsend was re. elected president and John Fl. Prior secretary of the board. The officers of the board were authorized to purchase site for the consumptive hospital al Raybrook. Plans for the hospital build ings were examined, but final action was not taken on them
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Prof Bailey

A grand success was the large open- ing last Monday evening of the entire new beginners dancing class wherein the Waltz and Two-step is exclusively taught. A few more only can now register for next week. This most prominent academy is noted for its graceful pupils, thorough teaching and select classes in the entire Naugatuck valley. Here your success is positive. 12 lessons, $5-$6. 10S Bank street. Private lessons daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
A Strike Endaa

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Jan. 23. .-The strike of the union miners at the West End colliery at Mocanaqua has ended, the men going back on the promise of the company that the nonunion men now employed would be discharged as soon ag they finished the improve ments they are working on