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Evening journal., 1903-03-16

Yes, shakespeare WIS du sttuOIs Wul
he never played Hamlet or Othello, or
amy of the leading roles"
NO? Maybe he WIS afrald tho drar
matte critics would say he hadn't the
slightest conception Of the parts
one OF the youngest looking old men in
the English House OF Commons is Sir
John Gorst. He is now getting on to 20,
but he has brisk step. his complexion is
ruddy, and he speaks with the same
brightness, self-possession, and acldhy
which he displayed in the eighties.
Dr. l.. Forbes Winslow, founder Of the
British Hospital for Mental Disorders and
one OF THE greatest living authorities on
unacy is a lineal descendant OF Edward
wlnslow. first Governor OF New Ply
mouth, who left England in the Mayhower
in 1870.
Jacobs-Do yo think that the fen
ders on THE trolley cars afford any pro-
lection?
Johnson-Yes; they protect the
company from the ordinance which
says the cars shall carry them.
Historical interest attaches TO the An
derson farm. which has been bought by
General Nelson A. Miles. During the Rev
olus!on the soldiers burned beacon Nights
on the summit OF the high hill previous TO
the battle OF White Plains.
Keep the young men in check /"
says an exchange.
That's Just wnat the old men have
been trying to do; but they have ruin
ca their bank accounts in the effort.
Susan b. Anthony will place all her
books pamphlets. and other documents
rotating to The woman question I'm a
special alcove which has been set apart
for that purpose in the Congressional Ii
brary.
Small Boy got two lickings today,
one from IA and one from ma.
Big Boy-Yes; they're a spanking
team.
Thousands OF tons OF straw produced
in raising lax for it's seed in Minnesota
and TIE DaiSotahs has hitherto been burn
ed. II is now found TO be valuable for
making both binding twine and paper
pulp.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
To Stay at Home.

From the Sussex Journal.
Mr.. Holcomb introduced a bill i'm the
Legislature to increase the salary Of
its members to $40 per day. He ought
to change it so as to allow the MEM
bers SIS to stay at home.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
Bridqstender Returns.

After being i'll for two months Will
liam Mcintyre, engineer Of Pennsyl-
vania railroad bridge No. 3, returned 10
his duties today. In his absence the
plac ehas been filled by John Rutter.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
Indian Association Msstinn.

A meeting of the Wilmington Aux
iliary of the National INDIAN Associa-
ticn is being held at the home of Mrs
George c. Hall on the Boulevard this
afternoon. . =
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
VenezueIa's First Payment Ready.

Caracas, March 16.-The amount Of
the FIRST payment due to Germany un-
der the Washington agreement was
deposited in a safe at the treasury
yesterday, and will be paid on the or
der of the German minister, Herr Won
Pelldram, who is expected to arrive
here tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

In the Missouri House Of Representa-
tives on Saturday there was a fist fight
Our legislators are slow; there hasn't
been a show OF muscle since the Cpen-
ing OF the session-not even when sem
ators were elected.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
predaina Resumed -Todlar.

Dredging was resumed. today at Dan
Baker shCal and Duck Creek fats, Del
aware bay. Mariners were warmed last
week that the dredging was to be
started.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
Red Mems wiawsm COMPANY.

Directors of the Red Mems Wigwam
Company will hold their annual meet
iry on Wednesday might, when officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
Leonard Heiss is now president of the
company.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED.-A young man as clerk.
Must be strong and experienced. APP
ply Seventh and Monroe streets.
m16-2t
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

A pressure recorder attached 10 the
TOW 1ock OF the racing shell will here
after be used to determine the work
done by each oarsman.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

dyes TESTED FREE. SPECS ALL
II prices. Glasses as prescribed by US
are conceded the foremost remedy for the
cure OF headache, nervousness, facial
neuralgia, SC, due TO muscular or ner-
vous eye strain. For any eye trouble or
for new glasses consult us. Special care
of children's eyes.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

Yes, Shakespeare was an actor; but
he never played Hamlet or Othello, or
amy of the leading roles"
mo? Maybe he WIS afraid the dra-
matte critics would say he hadn't the
slightest conception Of the parts"
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

Small Boy got two lickings today,
one from IA and one from ma.
Big Boy-Yes; they're spanking
team.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

Thousands OF tons Of straw produced
in raising FAX for it's seed in Minnesota
and TIE Dakotahs has hitherto been burn
ed. II is now found TO be valuable for
making both binding twine and paper
pulp.
Evening journal., 1903-03-16

Susan B. Anthony will place all her
books, pamphlets, and other documents
rotating to The woman question I'm a
special alcove which has been set apart
for that purpose in the Congressional Ii
brary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
BOTH DEAD ON FLOOR.
Man and Woman Who Had Met to Set
 tie Differences.

New York. Dec "A man and wo- man registered Hester c. Fitzgerald sand wife" were found dead early to- fday in room at the Hotel Delavan, :; in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The wo- man had been shot through the right temple The man, who was found ly. ing across the woman's body on the floor, also had been shot through the . head.
 A woman. said to be a member of a theatrical company, says she saw the man shoot the woman and then kill himself. She occupied an adjoining room and heard the couple quarrelIing Looking through a keyhole, she saw the man draw revolver and fire the fatal shots. She at once gave the alarm.
 It wa, said Fitzgerald was a glass manufacturer with an office in New { York. The couple separated about six months ago and met by appoint ment to effect reconciliation. The tragedy resulted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
INSTRUMENTS To cLosE

San Francisco Dec 7-The big res faurants in the wholesale and shopping districts of San Francisco will close to- day and will not reopen until the pres ent strike of union cooks and walters has been adjusted. When they are re opened it will be on non-union basis This action was decided upon yeSter. day at a meeting of the restaurant keepers association which has about seventy members. About 200 smaller non-umion restaurants will close out of sympathy with the movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
TIMELY TOPICS

Miller & Peck have large stock of umbrellas, beauties, the kind that make useful Christmas gifts.
 Great sale of silks and dress goods for the next two days at Conlon Bros.
 Any umbrella bought at !, Currans during the holidays will have your name engraved free of charge.
 Visit the carpet department of the Lapalme-H Hoffman store for good floor coverings.
 Tuesday and Wednesday the White Simmons Go will sell roll or package toilet paper at just half price.
 Grieve, Bisset x Holland have a large line of books for the holidays, representing all the best authors.
 Nothing equals Morris chair for comfort J. M. Burrall < Co have a new line.
 Castle has 1000 sugar cured hams, 10c and lie tomorrow; sugar cured shoulders 7c.
 Great offerings in suits, jackets, capes, misses and children's gar ments at Forman's cloak store.
 M. Green will sell off his stock of diamonds and watches at low prices before he removes from 213 Bank street on account of repairs.
 Frank Brothers can give you the best in bottled gods at prices as low as anybody. This is doll week at Reid X Hughes The upholstery department contains many articles suitable for gifts.
 Tremendous price reductions at the sale of boys clothes at Jones, Morgan X Co.'S. Mothers should take notice
 The Turnbull-Co has a large line of dolls of every description. See prices before buying a doll.
 If your nerves are not in good con ditiony you should get your tea and coffee at Phelan's tea store.
 The Brass City Liquor Go have a thorough knowledge of the goods they sell. They carry leading brands.
 E. H. Plumb will sell tea and coffee at pretty low prices Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Everything useful and interesting for boys at J. B. Mtlllings & Sons: Teefers, neckwear and rain coats.
 If you wear Holczer's shoes, r,lbbers or slippers once you will want to con- tinue trading with him.
 ~. AIaiIhiot sis selling ladies' good quality vests and pants at soc each: f4f.x1aRlr. ax. 11ifsaagrf xsIsz raasaes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
The peadtx Third Rail.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Confronted by death list of four within a year and nearly score of employees seriously injured by shock and burns, the Kings county grand jury has begun an inves- tigation into the third rail system of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company It has been learned that the inquiry has been going on for several days One of the witnesses before the jury was F.. W. Winter, president of the system. Mir. Winter coNtended that under present circumstances nothing can be done to minimize the danger. He held that such coverings as have been proposed would be inadequate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
CITY NEWS

Mrs Elizabeth R. Fisher died last night at her home, 164 Union street. Funeral service will be held at the nome tomorrow night. The remains will be taken to Milford for burial.
 There will be meeting of the grad uates of Monroe's Business college next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the rooms Of the college, 151 Bank street, TOT the purpose of organizing in alum ni sN
 What you want to get for your best girl Christmas is Il handsome ladies' umbrella, in all the popular colors, navy, purple, dark green, or black; the $2.50 kinds from a popular manu- facturer. U., s. & Go have them for Sl:95. You cannot do better than have look at them.
 Joseph F. Taylor died Saturday night at his residence, 174 Prospect street, rom the effects of an operation for ap- pendtc1tis which he underwent earlier III the day. He leaves his mother, Mrs Annie Light, and two sisters. Miss Mamie Taylor and Mrs Grace Williams. lie was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Y. M. O.. A. The funeral took place this after noon with service at the house and in- ferment in Waterville.
 Owing to the large increase in busi- ness, Miss Nellye Reed has leased large and beautiful experiments in the Con- emrcial building, 11O Bank street, Where she will give special attention to private pupils and private classes. She will also conduct her large classes in Knights of Columbus hall. Miss Reed wishes to announce to her many pa- irons that after Monday, December IA, She will be glad to receive all private pupils in new apartments on Bank street.
 Jeremiah Phelan, aged g years, died yesterday afternoon at his home 9O1 Bank street. after short illness with peritonitls. He leaves a widow, one son, James F., daughter, Marguerite, his father, Michael Phelan, and three sisters, Mrs Edward Spender. Miss Mary Phelan and Mrs Joseph Costello, the last named of Chicago. He was member of Court Shields. r. of A, and of Kendricken council, K of 0. The deceased was an employe of the New England Watch Go and had a wide circle of friends. He was an honest, industrious fellow, cheerful un- der all conditions and never felt hap pier than when lending hand to some who needed assistance. The funeral will take place at S:3O o'clock tO-mor- TOW morning, with mass of requiem at St Patrick's church and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
THE LATHRoP TROUBLE.
Another Attempt Being Made to Set
 tie Up Money Matters.

Another Attempt Being Made to Set,
 tie Up Money Matters.
 Another attempt has been made to settle the trouble between E. U. Lath- TOD and his wife, an offer of $50 q month having been made to Mrs Lathrop. The offer was declined on the ground that the amount was in sufhcient to properly maintain Mrs Lathrop as she has been accustomed to live. This is the point on which counsel for the Lathrops have been un- able to agree. In her complaint for support Mrs Lathrop has set up that While she was living with MT Lathrop their household cost them about $6,- ooo year and that he was fully aware of and consented to this eX- pense. He depies this. An attempt will be made to have the matter tried III the February term of the superior court unless an arrangement, which seems improbable now, will have been made by that time -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Dovvie Claims He Is Not rnsorv

CHICAGO, Dec. 7.--By stroke of diplomacy John Alexander Dowie has established harmony between Zion, it's receivers and its creditors in and out Of court. He proposes to settle with his immediate creditors, to arrange with others on d reasonable time basis and to end the receivership. At a con ference between the attorneys repre- ,senting the heaviest creditors and Ja- cob Newman. attorney for the receiv- CTS, Dowie showed the lawyers q state ment setting forth Zion's assets and liabilities He declared he valued Zion's estate at $14,0oo,O00 above all liabilities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
POLICE COURT Do1NGs
Meriden Man Allowed to Go With a Reprimand.

NlSAAuSn hdA AAlOWeu IO 0O Wltu d
 Reprimand
 Matters in the city court to-day seemed to be rather topsy-tnrvy. Under the impression that the oft-ad- journed case against Ernest Blansfeld for burglary of M. J. Daly's premises was to have come up, Attorney O'Neill was present, to prosecute, but counsel for the defense, Attorney Guilfoile, was absent. The case was adjourned Saturday to Wednesday.
 4 case against Vito or Michael Cruco for theft of copper from the Randolph Cloves Co was put over to to-morrow on account of his counsel, lAttorney Guilfoile, being absent. Cru co was before the court a few days ago on this same charge. but sentence was suspended on account of insutti- cient evidence
 A similar case against a boy named lSalvator DeGreco was continued for Thirty days, there being q weakness in the evidence obtained against him. John Malumphy of Meriden came to |Hown a few days ago looking for work things being dull in the Silver City. Waterbury is the mecca of Meriden, and Malumphy upon finding himself here was so filled with joy that he started out to celebrate. He got drunk lSaturday night and yesterday morning Detective Kennaugh found him on Bank street unable to take care of himself. He made such plea to Fudge Burpee this morning that he Isucceeded in getting off with repri- Emand. u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Young Girl shot A..airant.

WILLIAMSON, W Va, Dec. 7.-a William Howardson, an alleged out law of notoriety, who worked i'll the lumber camps near Thacker, this coun- ty, was shot and mortally wounded by Miss Katie Roubough girl of less than twenty years old, who is ein- ployed as q telegraph operator for the Norfolk and Western railroad at Ehacker. Howardson entered the tow CT where the girl was at work alone land attempted to embrace her, but the girl had revolver Four shots were fired, two of which penetrated How ardson's chest. He will die. Tine girl then walked quarter of mile in the darkness and surrendered to q magis- trate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
MEN's MEETING YESTERDAY.
IEditor of Rams Horn Gave Some Good
 Advice.

IiEditor of Rams Horn Gave Some Good Advice.
 The first of a. series of meetings for men only, which is given under the lauSpices of the Y. M. c. A., was held I in Jacques opera house yesterday af- ternoon and was largely attended. The
 meeting was opened with selection |by the Y. NJ. o. A. orchestra. Miss Spencer, contralto soEoist of the First
 M. E. church, sang sweetly 70 Happy Day" After a few remarks of well
 come by Secretary R. $. Ross, prayer Twas offered by the Rev John N. Lewis.
 Miss Spencer sang pleasingly, "Just as
 I ann.
 Dr Elijah Powell Brown, editor of lRam's Horn" was then introduced as
 t'he speaker of the day by Secretary
 Ross. Dr Browns address was full of
 good advice to young men and proved livery interesting. He said in part: Young men, pick out your vocation carly, and then bend every effort to get to the top. Aim for the highest pin
 naclas, take a step upward every day,
 and the topmost rung of the ladder is
 within your grasp. Keep your eyes
 open and study yourselves closely.
 Find out what the Lord intended you efo do, and then go ahead and do it.
 Make a speciality of something and \ when you have chosen your field of work, make yourself better in 1t than
 any other man who lives. Be faithful
 ! in line humble place. More than fill Ethe position you occupy, and no one can keep you down. Be something be-
 sides a machine. For goodness sake, be men, be men! Be men of war
 against the beasts in you"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Mang,. rafty 1killed . shepherd.

MADRID, Dec. While King All fonso was hunting at Casa Campo a gamekeeper fired, killing a shepherd The king was so affected by the in cident that he returned immediately to the palace. It is said that the gamekeeper suspected the shepherd of an intention to attack one of the mem bers of the kings suit. The game keeper declared that the killing was accidental.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
aoatswatn neerr Is n Hero-

NEWPORT, R. l., Dec: 7.- The plunge into the icy sea by which Boat swain Patrick Deery of the United States naval tug Peoria saved the sub- marine torpedo boat Adder was the fourth time that the daring seaman has carried lines through raging surges to wrecks and drowning men during his twenty years service in the navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Convict Recaptured nt sodum

MONTPELIER, Vt, Dec '. Earl Knapp, one of the three prisoners who escaped from the county jail, where they were awaiSng sentence for bur glary, was recaptured at Sodium, twelve miles frSm here. A posse of 150 sher- iffs and deputies are searching for Fred Colby and Eugene Davis. the other fu- gitives, bAth Of whom the police term dan9erous &nen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Bfg Lonn of cotton hx Eire,

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. z. A disas- tIous fire occurred here in which the planters warehouse, containing 500 bales of cotton and $3,500 engine, was destroyed. The total loss is more than $60,0o0 The cotton was not in. sured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
MulSden and Antung to Omen

PEKING. China, Dee. Tt is re- ported that the treaty between the United States and China for the open ing of Mukden and Antung will be ratified immediately. The benefits of the treaty to foreign trade may be nulliGed by Russian influence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
DEBs ON SOCIALISM.
He Told Chicago Audience Some
 Things Last Night.

Chicago, Dec 7.-Eugene V. Debs has addressed a socialist meeting in the Coliseum at which 10000 were present The speaker characterized the dominant political organizations as '.oapita1istic parties" told the work ingmen they were slaves of the en- ployers,' and declared labor unions misled. their only chance of benefitting their members being through the adop- lion of the socialistic program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
.Iannnene I.adaan, TI,nnI

LONDON, Dec. ' Japanese ladies here have cabled their thanks to the American nurses who had offered their services to Japan in case Of war m the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
toms wORMsER DEAD.

New York. Dec 7.--Louis Wormser. brother of Isador Wormser, of the banking firm of I. Ss $. Wormser, is dead at his home here from heart dis ease. He amassed fortune in Cali fornia as merchant and had lived a retired life in this city for several wears.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
SALOON KEEPERS MUST GO.
Temperance Work Among Miners Will
 Help Close Saloons.

Pottsville, Pa, Dec 7.--As a result of ihe increase of temperance sentiment among the anthracite miners, nearly one-third of the 1, 100 saloon keepers of Schuylkill county will go out of busi- ness next year. This is shown by the decrease in the number of applicants for licenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
.LEHICH COAL.

Right into your bin IS where We de- liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehigh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little slate-no dirt, and a clinker is a stranger to it. Give us trial order and we are sure of permanent GUS toner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
KING RECOGNIZES PANAMA

Copenhagen. Denmark, Dec 1.-The ministry has recommended that King Christian recognize the republic Of Panama.
The evening world., 1903-09-21
BLAZE ON MOUNTAIN TOP.
Hotel on summit of Blue Ridge Re.
ported DESTROYED.

RICHMOND. Va. Sept. 21.-An un-
confirmed report reaches here that
Mountain Top Hotel, on the summit OF
the Blue Ridge Mountains. on the
Chesapeake and Ohio, has been de.
stroyed by fire.
The evening world., 1903-09-21
PASSENGER MISSED
FROM SOUND BOAT
Charles E. Barnes, Who Left
This City for Boston on
Steamer Priscilla, Cannot Be
Traced by Friends.

STANFORD, Conn, Sept. 2l.-charles
h. Barnes, OF this city. of the
New York Office of the Blickensderfer
Typewriter Company. Is strangely miss.
ing, and the belief is held by the fam.
lily hat he was lost off the steameg
Priscilla. OF the Fall River line, Monday
night last.
Mr.. Barnes left his New York once
Monday in time to take the steamer OIL
his way to Boston, where he had q
business engagement. He must have
boarded the vessel, for his satchel, the
family learn. was found in stateroom
No. 20, which was opened by the steam.
er officers the next morning at Fall
River.
The statcroom door had been locked
and the key taken. but the berth had
not hetn occupied.
The family did not worry ABOUT Mr.,
Barnes for several days, knowing that
he had gone on a business trip. On Sat
day. as he did not reach home, Inquiries
were made both In f!ew York and Bos-
ton, and It was found he had not kept
his engagement in the latter city.
Tie supposition is that Mr.. Barnes was
lost off the steamer during the trip
through, the Sourd.
Mr.. Barnes was superintendent OF the
Blicken sderter factory for six years ano
manager OF the New York ONCE FOR four
years.
The evening world., 1903-09-21
FRANKIE BAILEY IN
THE RUNAWAYS"
After Some Diplomatic Work on
the Part of Fay TempIetOn
the ShapeIy Actress Goes to
the Casino.

frankie Bailey's famous figure will
figure in The ~Runaways." beginning
tonight.
The former Weber & Fields prize
piece OF animated statuary will march
to the firing line of the Casino foot
lights as the lovely lieutenant OF the
volunteers.
For some time Fay Templeton has
wanted to get Miss Bailey a place in
the company. and the knowledge of this
fact caused Rita Dean, who flled the
tights of the lieutenant role, TO tremble
In her slippers.
When at last Miss Dean was told the
worst she secured a place in the humble
chorus and said The Runaways" could
go to Schenectady for all she cared.
In honor OF her new role Miss Bailey.
It Is said. a two pairs Of new tights
which are pulled on by a patented device
resembling a tackle, which works with
a wheel and a hook in the ceiling.
The evening world., 1903-09-21
NABBED MAN IN DARK.
Policeman Answers Calls O Help
and Crowd Kicks over Lamp.

Patrolman G~ertenbach, of the Wake
field station. was attracted by cries
OF '.Police!' to So Jerome street last
night. ia that place, he said, he found
a mob Of excited Italians. A fight was
In progress. He made for a man who
was brandishing a revolver. but as he
reached for him the lamp was kicked
over. But Gertenbach caught q a
and. after a vigorous use Of the night
stick. got him to the street. 1t the
station-house John Camro made a COM
plant against the prisoner, who had
given his name as James Tom. thirty
i've years old.
When Tom was arraisned. In the MOI
carrying a concealed weapon, no COM
plainant appeared. n Magistrate
Baker was forced to discharge him.