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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury in the matter of the assessment and determina ton od benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the change of grade of Prospect street from West Main street northerly about $50 feet as the same was accepted by said Board the 25th day of May, 1903, ap- proved May 26, 1908. made report to the Board of Aldermen Of said citv setting forth that they caused reason able notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public im- provement in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and we full lly heard at the time and place speci- fed in said notice all persons who ap- peared before them. and thereupon they did assess and determine that the following named persons pay to the City of Waterbury for benefits accru- ing to them and each of them by the proposed public Improvement over and above all damages the sums written opposite their names. to wit:
 Waterbury Hotel Corporation. $1, .0o Report accepted. assessment of ben efits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen June Il, 1908, approved June 8, 1903. Payable July 3, 1903. at the office of Collector of Taxes. William B. Thoms, City Hall building.
 Attest: MICHAEL J. RYAN,
 6-s-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
FIRES ARE QUENCHED|
Rain and Plenty of It Tn New
 England.
FIFTY DAYS OF DROUGHT ENDED.
Dry season Just Ended Is the Lar- gest and Most Severe Experi-
 enced In q Great Many HI@ Years

BOSTON, June 9.--Rain, and plenty of 1t, has ended the fifty days drought in northern and southern New Eng land and quenched most of the forest fires which, have turned vast areas into blackened wastes
 Fitful showers came to different and widely separated localities during the afternoon, and at the setting of the sun the indications were not especially promising for rain. But with night fall the wind swung around into the easterly section of the compass, bring ing in s'sea turn" and heavy rain which drenehed the entire New Eng land coast line.
 The storm is travelling inward and before daylight is likely to bring relief to entire New England, The drought just ended has been the longest and most severe for a great many years.
 Temperatures during the last fifty days have ranged from frost to mid summer torTidness, and damage has accompanied each extreme, frost hav- ing killed early vegetables and the hot weather parched meadow and brush lands until it was finder fuel for fires, which sprung up on every hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
LANDS RECLAIMED.
Situation at Kansas City Is
 Improving Fast.
RAILROADS AND FACTORIES RESUME
Condition StilI Had, but Much Work Is Now Being Pushed, and All Laborers Obtainable Are
 Put to Work.

KANSAS CITY, June 9-Ail the la borers obtainable were put at work in the region lately submerged. The rail- roads have reclaimed only small part of their yards. Water was shut off from the city owing to accidents to the pumps, but the aqueduct bridge across the Kansas river will be com pleted today, when there will be an abundant supply of pure water, The Western Union has stretched a cable across the Kansas river, thus closing an important gap in telegraphic com municau ton. The Missouri Pacific has begun to repair the Kansas river bridge, and trains will cross late this week.
 Many factories have resumed work, and others will soon start. The Ar mour Packing house was unable to begin killing, repairs being still incom- plete.
 The Santa Fe, Frisco, Missouri, Kan sas and Texas and Rock Island roads are using the Union depot. The Rock Island is operating to Chicago by way of boat to Kansas City, Kan, and the Alton's route to Chicago is over the Missouri Pacific tracks to St. Louis.
 The St. Joseph and Grand Island, Union Pacific, Chicago Great Western, Burlington and Milwaukee lines are op- erating by boat to Randolph and thence north by railroad The Wabash lines are not operating out of Kansas City,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

A searchlight of 100000 candle pow CT will render print visible at a dis tance of 20 miles.
 A cubic foot of fresh snow weighs 51s pounds; 3 cubic foot of water weighs 621s pounds.
 Guatemala has the highest death rate of any civilized country It's death rate is Al per LOGO. At the other end of the scale comes New Zealand, with II per 1000,
 The average railroad rate across the American continent in carload lots is SIS a ton; the rate on similar goods from London around the world to Seat tie is $10 ton.
 Kauri-wood lasts perfectly under ground for 25 years. Jarrah, another Australian timber, has been tested for 3S years beneath the sea. and found sound at the end of that time.
 A strange punishment is endured by Armenian maidens when they have at tained their seventeenth year and are not engaged to be married. They are forced to fast three days; then for 24 hours their food is salt fish, and they are not permitted to quench their thirst.
 The chief desire of the municipality of Baro, in Chili, is to have the town known as a second London, and within the last decade much money has been spent to make it ar, exact replica of the British capital The streets have ben laid down and named after those in London,
 The 10,0oOOo0 inhabitants of Cau- . casia are made up of the remnants of many ancient nomadic tribes. Ac- cording to Russian statistics only B. 500,0oo are Russians. 1000, 900 are Arnenians, 1,5Oo, 900 Tartars and Georgians, while the rest are princi- pally Mohammedan tribes. It is as- serted that there are 30 different languages and dialects spoken in Cau- casfa
 Transcaucasia grows almost every known grain in the world. The for ests of the Caucasian mountain range produce saffron, madder, oak, walnut and boxwood lumber, while apples, pears and grapes grow wild in these forests to such an extent that they are exported in large quantities. The wine of Caucasia is also exported, and the cotton of the country is second only to that of Egypt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
ryord Your Chin Up.

When the organs of the body are lift cd up, the chin raised, the chest high, courage and hope are indicated. The mind follows. It is true that one keeps his head up because he is hopeful, but even if hope is wanting lift up the head and 1t will come the sooner. Dress u tramp in good clothes and he has tendency to become too self-re- specting to tramp. On dark day put on the brightest and prettiest gown, and cheerfulness follows. It is diff- cult for cheerfulness to express itself in somber surroundings. If one does not feel like, laughing, lift the corners of the mouth and he laughs perforce. Nobility has trouble to express itself in sunken chest. If the knees are bent and seemingly too weak to sup port the body, it is easier for them to shake with fear than if they are straight.Hom and Flowers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
GOVERNMENT OF THE MoRos.
General Leonard Wood Will Be First
 Governor of the Province.

G0VefnOr or the PfoY1nce.
 Manila, June 9.-The Philippine com mission has enacted q bill providing fSf the government of the AIoros. Gov ernor Taft and Major General Davis jointly drafted it. The measure prac- tically makes the Moro province an autonomous colony of the Philippines, which the Philippine government close ly controls, and creates an appolntlye legislative council to provide local laws, the. commission reserying the right to amend or annul them. The council is to be composed of governor, secretary, treasurer, engineer, attorney and superintendent of schools. Gov ernor Taft will appoint the officials. The bill will extend the Jurisdiction or the Philippine courts and censtab uaary to the province and will recognize Moro laws which do not conflict with Ameri- can laws. /The measure also directs the codifcation of the tribal laws, ere ates Moro courts, provides that the Philippine courts shall try cases be- tween Moros and Christians. gives the province its net customs and forestry collections and authorizes the council to abolish slavery. The province is di- vided into five districts, Sulu, Zambo- anga, Lanao, Ootabato and Davao. The bill provides for partial military government and it Is expected that General Leonard Wood will be the first governor of the Moro province.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
F4tt KaIaer yvsfI, :. Ysououet.

BERLIN, June 9. While Emperor William was driving to the hall iD which singing competition was to take place lady admirer threw a bouquet into the imperial carriage. The bouquet struck the emperor's hell met and was so forcibly thrown that the empress, who was sitting beside Emperor William, jumped up, fright ened. The thoughtless enthusiast was arrested, given severe lecture and then discharged The Frankfurt people had been warned previously not to throw flowers into the imperial car xiage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
THE ST. LOUIS FLOOD.

a j ( East St. Louis Is En Great PeTiI-Pro-
 tectea by sand Bags.
 ST. LOUIS, June 9.-The flood has claimed everything on the east side of the Mississippi here except East St. Louis. Only a few inches more of wa Yer and the flood would top the row of sand bags, plastered with mud, that now stand the sole barrier that pro tects the city from ruin. The water stands several feet higher than any Of the streets in the business part of the town.
 Several hundred / refugees were brought to St. Louis on flat cars across the Merchants bridge. Several hun dred more were rescued from house tops and carried to places of safety in Granite City.
 Opposite CarondeIet and lower down the river has spread many miles ovaR the lowlands. In the vicinity of Cape Girardeau it is forty miles wide.
 Late reports say that so great an ex- tent of territory is covered by the flood, so constantly changing are the conditions as the water creeps higher and renders the. situation the moro chaotic and unreliable, that statistics of the devastation and loss of life and property cannot be obtained. It is certain, however, that over POO, O,O00 acres of rich farming lands are under water.
 All of Venice and the greater part Of Madison and Granite City are under water.
 Twenty-fve thousand people are ren- dared homeless.
 Freight traffic Is completely para Iyzed and passenger traffic practically SO
 The shipping and manufacturing dis Erict of East St. Louis for three miles along the river front is under from two to eight feet of water.
 Hundreds and probably thousands Of head of stock have been drowned.
 East St. Louis is threatened with complete inundation. St. Louis is food cd only along the water front.
 The entire property loss is estimated at $3, ,OO0, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Myrtle temple, R. s. Court Oregon, F. Of A. Rainbow council, o. 0. F. Comstock lodge, K. of P. Evergreen court, O. of A. Court Wolf Tone. F. of A. Fraternity lodge, I. o. c. T. First church Women's club. Nosahogan lodge, |. o. o. F. Brass City lodge, c. U. o. o. r. Progressive council 0. U. A. NJ. Pride of the Valley lodge, l. Q. Q. F., NJ. U.
 Companion Court Cecilia M, Quigley, No 265, I. o. F.
 Hendricken council, K. of c. Martha Washington council, s. s. Liberty circle, F. of A. Naturalists' club.
 Lasalette circle, Companions of the Forest.
 Team Drivers. union. Friendly league, millinery, physical training. elocution.
 Carpenters and Joiners' union. f. M. o. A. boys class, leaders class, bowling league. /
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
PLANT DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Brooklyn Cooperative Go of Boston
 Sustains a $140O0O Loss.

Sustains a $140,Oo0 Loss
 Boston. June 9.-The plant of the Brooklyn Cooperative Go in South Boston was destroyed by fire to-day and financial loss of $140,0Oo and probably fatal injuries to an empIoye resulted. Several firemen also were overcome by smoke. but revived quick ly when removed from danger. The buildings destroyed were one of wood, three stories high and two smaller ones adjoining. The plant was fully insur- ed
 The fire started in the engine room and was discovered by Joseph Wood an employe, who pulled in an alarm and then rushed back into the building to secure his clothing and tools The flames cut off his exit. but he leaped through them, falling outside the building. terribly burned about the head and face
 The fire spread quickly throughout the plant. The ground floors were stocked with unfinished materials and on the second floor of the largest build ing 10000 finished barrels were stored Valuable machinery on the third floor was ruined
 This is the second time within the last two months that a fire has visited this plant, the first fire causing loss of $40,O00 The headquarter of the concern are in Brooklyn. N. Y. Low ell M. Palmer is the treasurer of the company
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

Postal Service Nm Flooded Districts.
 WASHINGTON, June 9.The rail- way postal lines between Greenville and Columbia, s. O., and between Greenville and Charleston were bro ken again by the high waters. The service also is broken between Hamlet and Atlanta, Ga. There is no postal communication between Monroe and Clinton Representative Johnson Of the Spartanburg (S. O district was at the post office department and said that 10000 people in his section of the state had been thrown out of employ ment by the washing away of factories and mills. He said that he succeeded in getting out of Spartanburg by walking and riding mule for several miles to a point where the trains could ruhn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
COMING EVENTS

R June 4-5-8-9-10-11ra Continental carnival and street fair.
 June list Thomas's school closing exercises.
 June 12-Vaudeville by Local No 88, W. "A. IT. $. D.
 June 12-St Johns choir entertain rnent and festival, Watertown.
 June 12st Thomas's school first an- nua1 commencement.
 June l3-Y Young Mems Catholic Lit erary association, 4sh aGf,ual cxcur- sion.
 June. Waterbury Military band promenade, NaugatLck.
 June % Waterbury Military hand promenade,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Walzring pelegate Arrested.

NEW YORK, June g.. Samuel Parks, one of the most aggressive leaders in 1he great labor movement that has recently paraIyzed many industries, has been arrested on charge of ex- torting $2,O0O from the Hecla Iron company. His arrest came as a sur prise to his associates, although rumors had long been in circulation that Parks had obtained large sums of money ei- ther by threatening to call out work ingnen or by threatening to prolong 8 strike after the original order had been given
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
victim. of Gale Drist Ashore.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., June 9.-Tne steamer Home, which was sent to search for the sealing schooner Domin- ion, lost amid the ice foes with a crew of twenty-eight men. reports having seen no sign of the missing ship. They may be among the foes in Belle Isle strait, where the steamer cannot reach them; otherwise the crew must have perished. The bodies of two French fishermen drifted ashore in dory at Placentia bay, victims of the recent gale on the Grand banks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
SECRETARY coRBErrs REPORT.
Gain in Temperance Societies During
 the Past Year.

the Fast Year,
 New Haven, June 9.--John J. Cort bett, state secretary of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Connecti- cut, to-day issued his annual report for the year ending December 31, 1902. The report says the state union is com posed of 85 societies. of which A are mems, 19 ladies' and 21 cadets socie- ties. The total membership Decem- Der 31 was 6,514, a gain of 312 mem bers during the year. Since December 31, 1902, one society the St Aloysius of Putnam, has been admitted with a membership of fS9. The parade and field day to be held in Hartford July promises to be the biggest affair ever held in that city. It is expected that over 5000 people will be in line.
 The total amount in the treasuries of the various societies at the end of 1902 was $21 ,533.49, a decrease Of S2,- 101 for tfe year As many societies have failed to make report to the sec retary, the total figures given are based on theirgc gcondition for 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
MfIitia Escort Young Dewey.

COLBY. Kan, June 9. Chauncey Dewey, Clyde Wilson and ". J. Mc- Bride, accused of the murder of Daniel Berry and his two sons, have left for 8, forty mile ride across the country to St. Francis, where the trial will be held. It is believed the march will oc- cupy three days, and as telephone wires in the hills have been cut the party is uot likely to be heard from un- til St, Francis is reached. Dewey, who is said to be second cousin of Admiral Dewey, refuses tol talk, but seems cheerful and in good spirits. Of ficers of the militia and others do not fear an open battle with armed set tiers, but are afraid that as the party passes through the hills and wooded places efforts may be made by sharp shooters to pick off the prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

Served by Wireless on Honeymoon.
 NEW YORK, June 9.-At the office Of the corporation counsel there is de- light over the way in which, they man aged to notify William R. Hearst of the pending trial of suit against the city as a result of the explosion of part of his display of fireworks in Madison avenue on election night. The service was effected by utilizing the wireless telegraphic system, the notice being served on MT. Hearst personally at his stateroom door at 2 o'clock on the morning of May 5 while the North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Will helm II. was more than day off the Lizard. This is the first time the wire less telegraph has been used to serve notice in suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
GENERAL MANAGER NOW.

Camden, N. J. June g. Charles l.. Hall, formerly purchasing agent of the New York Shipbuilding Go, has been appointed general manager of the cor poration. He succeeds De Courcey May, who was elected president of the company to i'll the vacancy caused by the death of Henry c. Morse. MT Hall has also been elected by the di- rectors to the office of vice president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Edward Honora New York Arohftect

AAI1N1A A1A VN11EH NAUAEWEH NEW H UrA 1ATUMAEGEEs < LONDON. June 9>-In order to asso- ciate himself with the American na- tion and President Roosevelt in the re- cent partial ren1odeling of the White House King Edward has awarded the royal gold medal for the promotion of architecture to 0. F. McKim, the New York architect who designed the work. The presentation of the medal is fixed for June 22. On the following day a dinner will be given in honor of MT. McKim at the Royal Institute of Brit ish Architects, the invited guests in- cluding Ambassador Choate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Nevv York GirI Killed In Paris.

PARIS, June 3. Constance, the young daughter of Archibald Oracle of New York. was killed in an elevator accident at the Hotel de la Tremoille. MT. Oracle is relative of President Roosevelt Miss Oracle attempted to enter descending freight elevator and was crushed between it and the shaft. Her body will be taken to New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

INTERRUPTED BY A TYPHoON.
 New York, June 9.-The commercial Cable Co announces that all telegraph ic communication with Tonquin has been interrupted by a typhoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
YAcHr DBFIANCH FOUND.

South Norwalk, June g.. The>&acht Defiance, owned by pr Q. B. Keeler of New Canaan, which disappeared from the Norwalk Yacht club basin yester- day, was recovered last night in North port. Long Island, where it had been abandoned, and has, been brought back to Norwa1k.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
FRRNCH- cRuIsHR sATLs.

Baltimore, Md, June 9.The French cruiser Tage, after being at anchor a week in Baltimore harbor, sailed for New York this morning with Admiral Riyet in command.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
,rha4 daht has hennme harrad !,

That debt has become barred by the statute of Limitations is held, in Connecticut Nut l.. Ins. Co. vs. Duns- comb {Tenn. ), 5s L. K. A. 694. not to de- feat the creditors right to enforce payment of policy of insurance in his favor on the debtors lifA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Bargains in Houses

In any part of the city. Lots on easy terms, convenient factory; also a fine property in NorW city to exchange for Waterbury real estate Rents cared for. J. B. SANDIFORD,
 Real Estate, Loan and Ins Agent,
 1O9 Bank St. Room q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Trr, ntoea. French stYIe.

A French method of serving toma- toes is to slice them into glass dish and garnish around the edges with large white onion rings cut from raw onion slices. Make a hole in the cen- ter of the salad and fill with mayon- naise or whipped cream dressing g.- N. r. Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Hive stock Market.

CATTL E--Market higher; choice $54o@ SEQ; prime. &5.15Q5.S5; good, $4.S5Q6; veal calves, $7G7. .25
 HOGS- Market slow; prime heavies. $6Q N6Os mediums, $B.95; hesvy Workers, $590D 5.95: light do and pigs, S5.s0@5. 95; roughs S4GD5 35.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS Market steadys best wethers. s4.7Q0z 80; choice yearlingm. S560@e,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

JNANTED--To repair anything that is
 " not in working order. No matter how badly it may be out of gear we can with little doubt renew it's usefulness # not. we will tell you so, and it will nor cost you anything. Your Bicycle, Sewing Machine. Typewriter. Cash Register, Violin, etc. You ought to sec some of tho Violins we have put life into. c. ", Mes ser, 39 Phoenix Ave. 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

ITO RENT-Storage rooms, $l and @ 1 monthly. Inquire John Moriarty.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

EOR SALE-Three brand new Pianos I never used, $loo. less than regular prices, cash or installnent. great bargains 24 East Main St. 6-3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

ITO RENT-Tenement In Fitzpatrick I block, corner of East Main and Wall streets. Inquire at Fitzpatrick's drug stcrs
 5-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

NOR RENT-Three light, airy offices, fit : for doctor. lawyer, Insurance. real es- tate, barber or dressmaking apartments In the conlon building. Apply at their store.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations,

nEoney on call firm at 35h04 per cent 4rime mercantile paper. 4AQ5M per cent Exchanges. sIsO. .250, $50; balances. $8, PAS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

EOR SALE-Two two-famiIy houses in I Brooklyn district. Pays over ten per centl Address c. Democrat office
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

WANTED-A smart boy, about IS, to " work in drug store. 6-2-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

ElOR SALE-C Cash register, Glass counter, I cheap. Dalton & Go, 24 East Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

TOR SALE Store Awnings. Inquire
 l86 Mill street: 6-6-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

ITO RENT Tenement on third floor at I No, 50 Dikenan street. Inquire Hen ry Weyand, 24 Jefferson street. o-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

T OST-An Elks' watch ,srm, with in L itials of owner and}nt4s.oer of lodge, Return to ]. F. Hackett, l5o South Main
 6-6.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

W7ANTED-Any old thing you don
 WY want: Papers, magazines, clothing, furniture, iron, for Salvation Army Salvage. Wood orders received. Adjuiant Winchcli. PIP Meadow. Phone 4o5-5. 5-il-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
.1s11 PENNY A WORD ADVS. /-1

NOR SALE Property at 49 Howard I street--house and three lots; Call on P. J. Gilmour, 49 Howard street or 25 Grand street. Will be sold cheap if taken right away. 6-4-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

ITO RENT-Tenementof forr rooms lo I Seymour street. 6-6-e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

WANTED-Two men to room and board,
 w Large front room. All conven. fences Private family. 38i South Main street. second floor. 6-6-3