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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
DEATH OF MARTIN BERGEN
Took Place After Few Days Illness
 With Pneumonia.

~ ',E z < Martin Bergin, the well known un- dertaker, died at, 3 o'clock this morn ing at his home, 102 Walnut street, after a few, days sickness with pneu- monia. He was in the enjoyment of his usual good health until about a week ago or so, when he contracted a cold WhIch develaped' into pneumonia, and despite the best medical aid that could be secured, the disease carried him away.
 Martin Bergin was born in Ireland and came to the United States about forty years ago and settled in Water bury. He was employed for a time in the stamping department of the Water bury Buckle Co, when the concern was very modest plant. Later he removed to SSouthington, where he worked In a facknry and finally engaged in the bakery business which he conducted until about twenty years ago, when he returned to Waterbury and bought out the undertaking and stationery busf- ness of the Maher Bros, Michael and Edward brothers of his wife, then To- cated on South Main street beside the entrance to the old postoffice. Tn time he needed larger quarters and he re- moved to the Holohan block, corner of South Main and Scovill streets, where the firm Is still located. Several years ago he dropped the book and sta- tionery line and since then the business has been confined to undertaking and livery. Mir Bergin was widely
 known and had a host of friends
 not only in Waterbury, but in almost every town in the state and in New York city. He invariably looked on the bright side of life and in conse. | quence he was rarely out of sorts, so that it made no difference whether
 business was dull or rushing with ! him, those who met him in his office or elsewhere found him the same
 cheerful, good natured man the year
 round. He was faithful husband, a
 kind father. and left his widow and large family a reputation which they never will have to make any apolo. gies for.
 He was a member of Sheridan Council, K. of C., Court Shields, F. O A., Waterbury council. Catholic Be nevolent legion, and the A. O. H.. He served term as member of the Cen I ter District committee
 l Besides his widow MT Bergin leaves l eleven children, five sons and six
 daughters, Thomas F., Patrick S..
 John J., a member of the police de partment, Martin 1T, and Daniel; An nie, teacher in the public schools
 Margaret, Mary, Frances. Elizabeth 1 a pupil at the City Training school and Jennie.
 l The funeral will take place Satur- day morning at 9 o'clock to the Sacred ! Heart church. The interment will be ! in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Just Formed a Union at New
 Brunswick.
HAVE ADOPTED A SCALE.

Constitution Also Adopted Setting
 Forth the Aim of the Union-One
 of the Planks of the Platform is to
 Render the Profession More At
 tractive and Permanent.
 Moncton, N. B., Dec 24.--The school teachers of New Brunswick have formed a union and have agreed on minimum scale of salaries. The Constitutions sets forth the objects of the union as being:
 To aid the cause of education; to ex- alt the character and efficiency; to Iengthen the period of service and to increase the salaries of teachers; also to render the profession more attract i've and permanent; to secure laws beneficial to the profession and to inn prove the condition of teachers and schools.
 The executive committee adopted the minimum salary schedule, but 1t does not indicate the salary of teach CTS, as in addition to the pay from school districts, the government large ly adds to the teachers incomes. The minimum salaries expected from school districts along are: First class, males, $275 a year; second class, males, $20O a year.; third class, males, $15O year.
 First class, females, S16O year; second class, females, $130; third class, females, $15.
 Each subordinate association may adopt higher local schedule, but none can establish a scale lower than the provincial one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
AT INSIGNIA. TOO

Ansonia, Dec 24.-Leveling two re- volvers at his head, and at the same time grabbing the bridle of the horse which he was driving, Sherwood Ster- ling, who lives in the town of Seymour, Just over the Ansonia line, was held up this morning, while on his way to this city, by two highwayme4i. MT Sterling daily takes an early morning train to New Haven, where he is in business, and the robbers laying in wait for him. jumped out of a clump of bushes, darting for the horses head. They demanded his money, and the victim was compelled to hand over $7, which was all he had with him. Ap- parently satisfied with the poodle, they permitted MT Sterling to go his way, the highwaymen proceeding toward Seymour.
 Mr Sterling drove hastily to this city, notifying Chief Ellis of the ho1d-up. The latter immediately telephoned to the Seymour police, Constable McNer- ney hurTying in the direction indicated taken by the robbers. Nothing has been heard of their capture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
PARDON GAME roo LATE.

sereeter Mccoy. Train Robber, Died Five Minutes Before It Was Signed.
 Canon City, Dec 24. While Governor Peabody was dictating a pardon for Streeter Mccoy, he was informed by the warden of the penitentiary that none would be needed for the convicted murderer of George Withers at Coal dale, who was one of the notorious Nc Coy gang of train robbers.
 Mccoy died i've minutes before the executive called his stenographer to write the pardon. He had served about one year of a twenty-five year sen tence, being sick all the time.
 His father spent eighteen years in the same prison for murder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
THE TRADE OUTLOOK
Cold, Clear Weather Has Favor ..s ed the Shoppers.

Christmas Trade Has Been as Good
 As in Former Years-Stopping
 Place Reached in the Reduction in
 Iron and Steel Trade.
 New York, Dec 24.-Special tele- ternational Mercantile Agency through out the United States and Canada are summarized as follows:
 Continued cold weather has favored dealers in Christmas goods and retail CTS generally, and the volume of holi- day trade in almost all large centers has equalled or exceeded that of a year ago. Travellers in many staple lines are temporarily off the road, but report having done heavy business in cloth ing, dry goods, sundries and shoes. Wholesalers in the interior report the customary interregnum of dullness, but anticipate excellent orders when sales men return to the road.
 Pittsburg, Chicago and Birmingham authorities agree that stopping place has been reached in the reaction i'll iron and steel. Delayed orders, many of which were held back to see how low prices would go, will be placed after the holidays. This, many think, marks the virtual continuation of the indus trial as well as the financial depression. The year closes with a much brighter outlook and with better prospects for gains than 1902 ended. Far western railroads bear out reports of commer- cial prosperity with advices of tonnage 10 per cent more than year ago. East of the Mississippi the decline Is not over 5 per cent.
 Eastern wool buyers have been talk ing more freely and prices tend up ward. Moderate offerings of hides have been readily absorbed, and pur- chases of hennlock leather for future delivery, with higher prices for lower grades, have been noteworthy. Print makers have been refusing offers at current quotations. They are firm i'll the belief that prices must advance. New England cotton mills will proba- bly continue running for the, next six months, but some on short time owing te scarcity of cotton.
 Chicago merchants say interior job- bers. are buying cautiously.
 St Paul and Minneapolis jobbers tell of a steady and general increase of wealth throughout the northwest, with volume of business for the year fully equal to that of 1902 On the Pacific coast. notably at San Francisco, whole sale trade has been the best for years past at like periods.
 Texas railroads are taxed to handle freight offered. At Cleveland the out look for next year is. Sood in all leading lines. and at Louisville dry weather, which interferes with marketing the tobacco crop, is the only drag Tn other lines the record exceeds 1902. At Boston interest and dividend disburse- me,1ts next week will run up to about $25 GOO. GOO
 III the Dominion of Canada general trade, both wholesale and retail, has been quite gratifying. Stocks are broken and merchants are ordering freely in reasonable lines. Holiday traffic has been larger than last year. Exports have been heavy and trade in all lines for the year constitutes a rec | ord -brea a kef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
TEAM FOR MRS wALKER.
Negro Woman Bank President il
 Rinhrnnnd Ua Ga4s a Smart Gift

Negro Woman Bank President in
 Richmond, Va, Gets Smart Gift.
 Richmond, Va, Dec 24. The Order of St Luke yesterday presented to Mrs Maggie l.. Walker. president of the St Luke bank new victoria with pair of black-Aorses. The recipient of this handsome gift is the only ne- gro woman in the world at the head of a financial Institution. The horses are exactly matched in color and size. The carriage seats four and is provid- ed with robes and coachman's livery, plated harness and whip.
 The presentation was made at public meeting, the leading speakers being the Rev B. D. Lewis and James H. Hayes. Under the management of Mrs Walker the bank has thrived. She is wealthy and lives in good style.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
RUSSIA MAY GIVE IN.

Berlin, Dec 24--An intimation has reached the Japanese legation heTa that Russia will concede to Japan1s request The British government, if is understood from another source has represented to the czar that Great t Britain deems Japan's demands just and earnestly expects Russia VIII grant them. The Russian ambassa dor here has for several days been finding out what the opinions of the various diplomats of other counfxlaH were hs regard to the controversy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
FAREWELL TO TAFT.

Manila, Dec 24.-Governor TaH was given an enthusiastic farewell to- day. A military guard of honor es- corted him from the palace to the Lu- meta, where the governor from 2 stand. reviewed the parade of 5000 troops who were followed by a pros panied by dozen bands. Thousands lined the line of march. Many de1es gations came from outside provinces. Scores of boats accompanied Governs or Taft's launch to the steamer on which the governor sailed at mid night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
ROBBED ON HE STREET.
Shelton Man Lost His Weeks
 Pay Last Night.
Also Gold Watch and Seal Ring One Man Tackled the Victim, and He Was Later Joined By Another.

Shelton, Dec 24.-A. T. Richie, aged IS years, was knocked down and rob bed while walking from the car to his home last night. Richie was after coming from Bridgeport, and had his pay envelope with him containing about $9, and upon seeing the man ap- proach thought nothing of it. When opposite Richie, the man suddenly turned and grabbed him. Richie. who is a powerful fellow, grappled with the man and succeeded in throwing him. when another man crossed over from the other side of the street, and catching Richie around the neck threw hip to the ground and there held him while his accomplice went through his pockets. They got a gold watch and chain and seal ring which they took off his finger, besides his pay envelope The police have been notified and are instituting a search.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
"WELL HANG JEFF DAVIS
Song Was Sung by Deniocrauc March

Song Was Sung by Den1oeratic March
 ing Club of Knoxville, Tenn.
 Knoxville, Tenn, Dec 24.-''We'll hang Jeff Davis to a sour apple tree, :" was sung by the members of torch light brigade, which marched to a denl- ocratic ward convention Tuesday night in the interest of J. Henry Galyon, one of the candidates for the democratic nomina ton for mayor. It caused a surprise to the 400 other democrats present who were afraid of the strength of Galyon. Galyon's candi- date for chairman of the meeting, Gen efal D. D. Anderson, was a confederate officer. He ordered the singers to stop the song.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
CHARGED WITH RIOT.

Chicago, Dec 24s-The grand jury has voted nine indictments against members of the street car mems un- ion. The charges are riot, conspiracy, malicious mischief and unlawful as- sembly, and are based on scenes of violence attending the operation of cars on the lines of the Chicago City Railway Go during the recent strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
THE CoRINTHIA ARRIVES.

New York, Dec 24.-A new steamer, the Corinthia, arrived to-day from Ma ples the first Greek merchant vessel to arrive here in many years. The Corinthia was built by R. Craggs & Sons, Middlesborough England, for D. G. Moraitis, Of Andros, Greece: Her dimensions are $40 feet 6 inches length. 46 feet beam and 22 feet inches dep,44. Her capacity is $500 tons dead weight, The Corinthia will load for Kurrachee and Bombay. E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
TO PRISON FOR LIFE.

New York, Dec 24.---Fred M. Cush- ing was today sentenced to life i'm prisonment by Justice Davis of the supreme court, Gushing was convicted of murder in the second degree for the shooting of his wife on July 21 last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
BRYAN AT BERLIN.
Met By Advocate of Bimetallism Tn
 Germany

Berlin, Dec 24.--William ]. Bryan arrived here this morning from St Petersburg. He was met by Dr Otto Ahrendt, a member of the reichstag and one of the principal advocates of bimetallism in Germany. MT Bryan goes to Copenhagen tonight and re- turns here Saturday. He will be en- tertained then, privately, at luncheon by Ambassador Tower. The Ameri- can chamber of commerce will give MT Bryan a reception Saturday even ing. His presence in. Berlin has for mally been brought to the attention of Emperor William by Baron von Rieht- hofen, the secretary of foreign affairs, and. possibly, an audience will be the result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
sETTLgMENT LOOKED FOR

St Peterbsurg, Dec. 24.-The hopeful ness in official circles of a pacific set tlement of the Russo-Ja Japanese dispute was reflected this morning on the bourse, which largely recovered from the nervousness which had prevailed for several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
WILL. VISIT ROME.

Rome. Dec 24.-Archbishop Farley of New York is expected to visit Rome in 1904, to personally settle with the congregation of the propaganda several pending questions. including the ap- pointment of an auxiliary bishop of New York and particularly concerning the consecration of St Patrick's cathe- dral. New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
WANTS COAL BILL PAID.
J. M. Belden Brings Suit Against
 Town of New Britain.


 Town of New Britain.
 New Britain. Dec 24.--J, M. Belden, through his attorney, Noble D. Pierce of Bristol, has brought suit against the town of New Britain for $2,O00 The suit Is over. AIr Belden's coal bill against the town for coal supplied the schools during the coal strike last winter. The school board refused to pay the bill, which amounted to $1 300 claiming that the price per ton was excessive.
 It seems that MT Belden agreed to supply a certain amount for $8 ton. As to the remainder of the coal, no price was mentioned or agreed upon, and this last supply of coal is where the contest over the bill comes in.The other. coal dealers settled or compro- missed their claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
oRGAN1sr AT WORLDS FAIR.

St Louis, Dec 24.-Charles Galloway of St Louis has been commissioned as the official organist of the worlds fair. MT Galloway will conduct the dedica tory recital when the exposition opens. The organ will be the largest instru- ment of it's kind in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
TO CONSIDER COAL, STRIKE,

Florence, Col, Dec 24.--John L. Gehr, national organizer for the United Mine Workers, has received telegram from President John Mitchell notifying him to attend a conference that will be held in Indianapolis, January 4, to con sider the coal strike i'll Colorado It is understood that the organizers will be in conference with the higher officials of the Colorado Fuel aud Iron Go
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
MINISTER'S HAVE CONFERENCE.

London, Dec 24.-sA dispatch to Reuters Telegraph Go from Toklo says that Premier Katsura and War Minister Terauchi visited Marquis Ito, president of the privy council. and Minister Yamagata. chief of the coun- cil of field marshals. at <seeir villas this morning. The meetings are be- lieved to have been connected with important developments in the Rus sian and Japanese controversy. The ministers returned to Tokio this even- ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
WILL RETIRE ON JANUARY i.

Cleveland, O., Dec 24.-P. F. Wright. assistant general manager of the Lake Shore railroad, will retire on January l, on full pay. MT Wright entered the employ of the Lake Shore in 1881. was with the Erie from 1873 to 1881 and again with the Lake S5anrp since
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy, probably with light rain tonight; Fri day rain, followed by clearing amt colder; fresh south to west winds i'll. ereasing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
wIT,T RESUME PRACTICE

Kansas City, Mo, Dec 24.-Associ- ate Judge Louis Sulzbacher of the su- preme court of Porto Rico, who lives in this city, has announced his inten- tion to resign his office in March next and resume the practice of law here Judge Sulzbacher was appointed to the supreme court of Porto Rico on June 4. 1900
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

Good resolutions will be i'll order from now until New Years day. Peo- pie can make no better one than that they will have the Democrat office do all their job printing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
LANDED AT BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport, Dec 24-The small boaS containing six passengers. who were missed from the wrecked stenmer Corning, were landed safely at this port this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24
ftIrB.A RECOGNIZES IF.

Washington. Dec q 4-Sflnister Que sada has received cablegram inform, ing him that the Cuban government has formally recognized tue republic 0H 2Faanafaan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-24

MCCLELLAN TAKEs THE OATH.
 New York, Dec 24. Mayor Elect IGeorge B. Mcclellan took the oath of affice today betave Justice sQ Qmass as1aaa n CT the superior sGart. X
The evening world., 1903-10-21

final scientific adjustment between the
keys and the strings. has a leverage that
enables the performer with the least
effort and with the least expenditure Of
energy to produce the most beautiful
effects through touching the keyboard.
1t is the touch that caused Mozart to
write to his mother with eloquent en-
thusiasm, Il have found it at last"
He meant the new means of ex-
preston. for the Erard is a direct
descendant of the d;scoverer IF tho
The evening world., 1903-10-21
Nhat Has Reeu tito Result?

!! We sold a vast number of pianos the first year the
} New Piano Store was opened. We gave to the piano
I business in New York a Stimulus such as it had not known
in years.
Public interes, was aroused. Lovers Of fine mu&c
began to flock to the weekly Recitals in the auditorium.
Afterwards the audiences filtered through the sales
} rooms Experts are always present to play upon any
piano you may like 10 hear and to demonstrate the various
points of superiority Of each.
- There has been no abatement in the excellent piano
business since the store started. On the contrary, there has
been a steady enlargement, and this is satisfactory evidence
Of the Stores progress.
If you purchase a piano a, the S.escl Cooper Store
you get it quickly No long delays, no waiting until your
order can be sent TO the factory. We clways have plenty
Of each line in reserve.
And such are .hc conditions uaiar waich the New
Art Piano Store begins its second year.
The evening world., 1903-10-21

piano. the great CristoforJ whose tablet is in the pantheon of
Italian seniuses at the Church of Santa Croce. in Florence,
where Calico. Michael Angelo and others are buried
The evening world., 1903-10-21
Ohe New Piano Store
Is One gear DID,

kW1HEN the hands Of the clock shall have encircled the
iva dial in their course to-day and marked off the last
- of the "a hours. the New Piano Store on the
9Th Floor will have ended its first year.
As the second year dawns there is ample cause for
sincere congratulaton Looking backward. we view
twelve months Of eminently satisfactory progress.
There are many accomplishments to be proud n, for
by investing this branch Of our business with the same
energy and attention that we devote to the others, we have
lifted it to a plane that not only gives it singular distinction.
but an individuality which makes it a factor Of u~ncon4uer~
able force
The evening world., 1903-10-21
% DeveIep Wewey
and Mlher Eeah

In the face of tens Of years of Stubborn piano traditions.
TO sweep aside the ~fogyisns that have blurred public judg>
ment to a large degree for many years. and to introduce a
policy such as we are following wa no childs play.
1t demanded long and serious consideration
Money alone cannot rear a noble piano business. It
requires an intimate knowledge Of the piano world, a!
thorough understanding of all the possibilities, and Of a
masterful ability to establish a creative force. in the sense of
being competent to go right in and build a big trade on losi>
cal grounds.
We had to begin inthe right way. and that is precisely
how we started. We engaged men who knew their business
Let no barrier prove insurmountabhe." we said
More than that. We said:
I'VE want the finest piano saleTooms in the wo-a
We do not want TO show choice pianos in other than the
best salesrooms. And. besides the finest salesrooms in the
word. we want a thoroughly representative assorment Of
pianos. They must exhibit every phase of superiority"
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1903-10-19
Nene Sneorporationem

Sn Der Office oes Staatsiecretdrs
murbsn Die folsenben neuen Jirmen etc.
incorporirt /:
vSnoinn Sails Spbraulic Co." bon
Sboals, Martin @ountp; capital $l0,=
900. Die Sirsctoren finb: Wm. 6.
Stop, .. u. Oober, Sarbep Srue=
blooo, .. 8. Sreiit uno Sarrp @roOfe.
.pruoential Oil Co." bon Chicago;
capital $4,000. SncprpOratOren;
Setter 6. See, Sultan u. 8ui9 uno
Iees 8. pbelps bon @bicasO.
vUlo6ntpt 9umber Co." BON Snoia=
napOlis; @apital $40, 900. Sirectoren:
@m. 8. Wiattbias, Samuel 6. 3erde=
bal uno 2ouis 6. 3op.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1903-10-19

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gen, Seutidlanb, ssbOren. Sm Nlter
bon Is Sabren wanoerte er na4 ben
0ereinisten Staten aus. @r fam Die
rect nad SnoianapOlis, weldes fortan
feline stpeite 9eimatb muroe. Die er.
fen Sabre arbeitete er in Sdmiots
grauerei, ipdier iibernabm er Die
@iitbidaft an Der 9isb= ano @pom=
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Sibieite. .Surnpereins, bes Bierbrauer=
llnterfiibungs 8ereins, Der Sruioen
(Octabian-9ain) unb Der rRniSbts Of
Gioelitp".
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1903-10-19
Wms benti@em Sereimem.

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0erein erlebiste in ieinsr eeffri=
gen reselmdBisen, gut beiu4ten ger=
fammltne nur &outineeeiddfte. Nah.
benz bieielben abgepidelt tpareu, fauo
nod elm ssnftbli9es geiiammeniein
Ifatt.
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t Il BUN s=8erein empfing IN
ieinea 9eifri9en in 8. Sellers Sale
absebaltsnsn Yeriammluns elm S4rei=
ben oes @ermania parf=8ereins, in
tpeldem berielbe ieinen Sanf fur Die
Wlitwirtuns oss 0ersins an Der 2irmes
ausipridt. Sis geridte Der berIdie=
oenen @omites fir bic beute ifattfin=
oenbe ibwdbiide 9irbe lauteten ielr
giinitis, 10 aaB ss fdon ieBt teinem
3weifel mebr unterliesen tann, oaB
bieielbe Elm Grfols isin wirb.