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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
HE No1sE1EssLY TOOK HIS PLACE BEHIND THE COUPLE

CT died while he was young, but Ills father, man of sense and probity, had given him an excellent education at school and brought him up at home to orderly and frugal habits. Francis, who was of a docile and affectionate disposition, profted by these advan- tages with zeal and devoted himself heart and soul to his employment. A walk upon Saturday afternoon, an oc- casional dinner with members of his family and yearly tour of fortnight in the highlands or even on the con- tinent of Europe were his principal dis fractions, and he grew rapidly in favor with his superiors and enjoyed already a salary of nearly f2o0 year, with the prospect of an ultimate advance to al- most double that amount. Few young men were more contented, few more willing and laborious than Francis Scrymgeour Sometimes at night, wher he had read the daily paper, he would play upon the flute to amuse his father, for whose qualities he entertained a great respect.
 One day he received a note from a we'll known firm of writers to the signet requesting the favor of an inn mediate interview with him. The let ter was marked Private and Conf dentiaI," and had been addressed to him at the bank instead of at home, two unusual circumstances which made him obey the summons with the more alaerity. The senior member of the firm, man of much austerity of manner, made him gravely welcome, requested him to take seat and pro- ceeded to explain the matter i'll hand in the picked expressions. of a veteran man of business gA pessson, who must xemaina.n anlalAsa. but ofs-sWh ham .-the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
EVERYBODY WANTS A TIP.
This Account Has It That New York Exceeds All Other Cities In
 the Habit.

There's lot of caloric air sprouted down here about the extent of the tip ping evil in Washington and good deal of it may be on the level at that, but we mt go the length of tipping barkr IS down this way. anyhow" said a ms who had just returned from a New York trip to a Washington Post writer. "I saw that idiotie stunt come off in New York yesterday afternoon.
 "A few days ago saw another New Yorker tip clerk in small upper Broadway telegraph office. He handed over the telegram that he had written, saying to the clerk: Make that rush, will you?' and throwing a half dollar and quarter on the counter.
 "The telegram footed up 55 cents and when the clerk passed back the brace of dimes for change the New Yorker said: That's all right, and the telegraph clerk, wearing a pleased expression, tucked the silver into his waistcoat and hurried to the rear to get the telegram on the wire. That looked like kind of greasy transac- tion to me, but all of that kind of stuff goes in New York. By the time get back to New York on my next trip expect to be sandbagged into tippin 6 cop tuppence ha'penny for directing ae to street, or handing car con ductor an extra nickel for letting me take a surreptitious puff at a cigar on back platform, and wouldn't be sur prised if the time would come along when 8 fellow will have to tip the pay. ing teller of New York bank for cash ing check for him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
Dogs Ate Ri. Lunch.

Rev. E. G. Pesk, an English missionary who has spent much time among the Eskimos, tells an amusing story of how he built church and how he lost it. When his flock reached sufficient size he had church built. It was IS feet long by 12 wide and was made of seal skins stretched over light framework, the whole banked with snow. It had been in existence but short time when the dogs discovered that it was edible. They scratched the snow away and be- tween two Sundays ate the church. at least its covering - Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
live will never hear another word against the clothY'

against the cloth!''
 ssYou fiatter me-" said MT. Roles.
 Pardon me-" replied Vandeleur = pardon me, young man. You are no coward, but it still remains to be seen whether you are not the worst of fools. Perhaps" he continued, leaning back upon his seat - perhaps you would oblige me with a few particulars. must suppose you had some object in the stupefying impotence of your pro- osity to know it."
 Tt is very simple" replied the cler- gyman ''It proceeds from my great inexperience of life."
 q shall be glad to be persuaded" an swered Vandeleur.
 Whereupon MT. Roles told him the whole story of his connection with the rajah's diamond from the time he found it in Raeburn's garden to the time when he left London in the Flying Scotchman. He added brief sketch of his feelings and thoughts during the journey and concluded in these words:
 tsWhen recognized the tiara, knew we were in the same attitude toward society, and this inspired me with a hope, which, I trust, you will say was not il founded, that you might become In some sense my partner in the diff culties and. of course, the profits of my situation. To one of your special knowl- edge and obviously great experience the negotiation of the ditliGond would give but little trouble. vatle to me 1t was q matter of impossibility. On the other part, I judged that I might lose pearly as much by cutting the diamond, and that not improbably with an un- Gkfllful hand, as might enable me to nzv xnn xii hnrnnn nnr aet raaskx 9cr. .zn1in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
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l c De Wese, (A 1 ArQbfur1 E4 ]; q By ROBERT AV < A. 9l ~ Fl LOUIS " S HA k AA S

By ROBERT
 LOUIS
 STEVENSON

MT. VandeIeur looked up. His face contracted with the blackest and most deadly poison, his eyes opened widely and his under jaw dropped in an as- tonishment that was upon the brink of fury. By an instinctive movement he had covered the hatbox with the coat. For half minute the two men stared upon each other in silence. It was not long interval, but it sufficed for MT. Roles. He was one of those who think swiftly on dangerous occasions. He decided on a course of action of a singularly daring nature. and. although ne TeIt he was setting his life upon the hazard, he was the first to break si- lence
 T beg your pardon" said he. The dictator shivered slightly, and when he spoke his voice was hoarse.
 1What do you want here?' he asked.
 tI take a particular interest in dia- monds,'' replied MT. Roles, with an air of perfect self possession. "Two con- noisseurs should be acquainted. have here a trifle of my own which may perhaps serve for an introduc- { tion.'' Anu, 50 SdylAS, He qu1elly slOoh tne case from his pocket, showed the rajaIl's diamond to the dictator for an instant and replaced it in security.
 Tt was once your brothers" he add cd.
 John vandeleur continued to regard him with look of almost painful JAmazement, but he neither spoke nor moved.
 q was pleased to observe" resumed the young man, that we have gems From the same collection.'' " The dictator's surprise oyerpowered / him.
 "T beg your pardon" he said. II begin koperceive that am growing old, and l am positively not prepared for little in cidents like this. But set my mind at rest upon one point: Do my eyes de- ceive me, or are you indeed parson"
 seI am in holy orders," answered MT. Roles
 Well" cried the other. "as long as I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
MIST RECT OF WATERBURY, ss. PRO.

MIST RICT OF wATERBURY,ss ss. PRO- bate Court. April g. l9o3
 Estate of Margaret Gaughan, late of Water bury in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts pr operly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to-
 Edward Gaughan. Administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
p~calty scr Russian Student.

By law recently enacted in Russia any university or high school student who creates or causes disorder sbal be drafted into the army for period of from one to three years. This is to curb the rashness and fondness for mischief of college students who i'm agine they have the privilege to annoy all creation.--N V. World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
nISTRICT OF WATERBUY, ss. Probate O Court April g, 1908

K bury in said district
 IJpon the application oi Garret Sullivan, administrator, praying that he may be author ized to sell land belonging to said estate, situ- ated on Baldwin St, Waterbury, as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, 1t is and determined at the Probate office, in Water bury in said District. on the 9 day Of April, A. b, 1903, at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulation in said District.
 By order of CouLt,
 James J. Cassln, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
The Up-tO-Date Jail.

Visitor-You don't mean to say that these luxuriously fitted up apart ments are cells?
 Warden-Yes; they are reserved ex- clusively for our wealthy automobile uris risoners.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
Tine Real r,hinw.

Have you ever played leading role2" asked the theatrical manager. Sure thing, replied the applicant What was iL2" queried the l. m
 .'I led the mule in an Uncle Toms Cabin company for two years" an- swered the embryo star.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
HORSE GOES INSANE.
Pride of Denver Pohice Department X Now Ts " Ravin8 RrdeDangerous
 Equine Maniac.
IcoNrINUED.l

"Black Pete," one of the finest pieces of horse flesh ever owned by the Denver police department, is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
NOW FOR A FARM.
NOW lS Y0uR GHAnGE.

Why be troubled with leaking roof when you can get new one reasonably by seeing CHARLES F. MILLER, car penter and builder. Shop, 46 Benedict street; house and phone, 1To Walnut street; call, 14s. 4a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED SC, 600 people to drink but termilk. Recommended by phy- sicians for Kidney and Stomach troubles. Milk received from Cheshire Creamery. For sale by jas. E. Watts, 15o So. Main St.
 4-22-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

OAFES75 secondhand, fireproof office D and house safes. Bargains. New Safes as low as SIP delivered. Send for catalogue. The E. P. Blake Co.,, Boston, Mass. Mention this paper 4-i6-3o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

EOR SALE-l5 acres of land at Mill I Plain. Address .W," care Democrat office. 4.l7-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

NOR SALE-Cooler and counters. h. II quire l86 Mill street. 4-224
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

ITO RENT-Tenement 5 rooms, A Stone
 l street, second floor, modern inprove- ments. Inquire Ann Finley 4l4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED - Position by drug clerk.
 " Seven years experience; thoroughly competent; references first class. Address H. Smith, box 795, City. 4-l4-H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
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WTANTED-All the furniture in town to
 w sell on my auction lot at 125 South Main street. The Auction Mart. Your Uncle Pat. 4-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
PART TIT

RANGES sCRYMGEoUR, a clerk in the Bank of Scotland at Edinburgh
 had attained the age of twenty-five in a sphere of quiet. creditable and domestic life. His moth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

ENOR SALE-Bedstead, Spring, Couch II and Pictures, at 40 Elizabeth St. 4-22-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

\ OST-A gold cross, marked Mary c, L between Cherry and Dublin Streets. Finder please leave at Democrat office.
 A-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED-Work of any kind by an all
 w around young man. Experience in restaurant and candy store. Address C. T. 203 East Main. 4-23-3 !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

no YOU want man to repair your biz D cycles typewriters. sewing machines, cast cash register, go-eart or violin, or any old nix avenue. 4-1l-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED-An experienced Dressmaker w at ll2o East Main Street. 4-224
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

EURNISHED ROOMs-To rent, 3s sco- II will street, newly furnished, also board
 4-22A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED-Res elderly woman, W neat and tidy, that would like good home in country, willing to exchange ser vices in household duties for the home (no further details discussed by ad- dressing box 3se, Waterbury Conn.
 AooA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED-Gir at L. c. Krooner's store,
 w 2so-282 North Main St. o-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

WANTED-Old soldiers and widows of
 " soldiers to know that secure pen- sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex- ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49, C. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. lz-3i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

DIG RUMMAGE SALE-Now going on D at No l52 East Main. Great bargains.
 4-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

EOR SALE-Brophy property, corner II Lafayette St. and Washington avenue.
 416-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

l1dA lCd1lCd 1IISS1SI1Dly LOWdIS l1IC IOOO a year and the strange conditions with which it was burdened. He discovered in his heart an invincible repugnance to the name of Scrymgeour, which he had never hitherto disliked; he began to despise the narrow and unromantfc interests of his former life, and when once his mind was fairly made up he walked with a new feeling of strength and freedom and nourished himself with the gayest anticipations.
 He said but a word to the lawyer and immediately received a check for two quarters arrears, for the allowance was antedated from the 1st of January. With this in his pocket he walked home. The fiat in Scotland street looked mean in his eyes; his nostrils, for the first time, rebelled against the odor of broth, and he observed little defects of manner in his adaptive father which filled him with surprise and almost with disgust. The next day, he deter mined, should see him on his way to Paris. .
 In that city, where he arrived long before the appointed date, he put up at a modest hotel frequented by English and Italians and devoted himself to improvement in the French tongue. For this purpose he had a master twice a week, entered into conversation with Ioiterers in the Champs Elysees and nightly frequented the theater He had his whole toilet fashionably renewed and was shaved and had his hair dress. ed every morning by. a barber tn. 9
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26

Richard Croker Will return to this country
some time bate in July. This information was
received yesterday by Q close personal friend
OF the master Of Vantage. The former ram
many chieftain declared in his letter that ne
had no intention of taking hand In politics
after his arrival here; that, in fact, he woulo
remain in New-York City for only day or So
going then to Saratoga to attend the races
there He would give thought to politics.
There is 70 racing in England in August ana
Mr.. Croker desires to come here to attend me
Saratoga meeting, which will be, many oeheVe'
the most successful in the history Of the asso-
citation and far and away the best racing OF
the year. The former boss said that several
Of his English friends were coming over at the
same time, and that they would make party
at Saratoga
This decision the part Of Mr.. Croker TO re-
turn to this country is believed to be only a
blind to get back into control of affairs There
is a division of opinion in Tammany as to the
wisdom of the former leaders trip Many OF the
old guard, the Croker men, are urging the Dig
chief to come back. On the other hand big
Tim" Sullivan, Charles F. Murphy and others
want Croker to remain away. They oeheVe
that public resentment against him is so great
that his mere presence here during the cam
nafgn would cost Tammany many votes
IF Croker comes back" one Tammany leaoer
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
CROKER CHANGES PLANS; TO BE HERE IN JULY.
Il POLITICAL MISSION? OH, NO-HLS "ONLY" OBJECT
Is TO ATTEND SARATOGA RACES!

was asked yesterday. will the forces arrayed
against him be strong enough to prevent his
taking up the reins Of leadership"
81 remember" answered this Tammany man.
Sin 1897, when Croker was down and out for
good and never coming back. What happened!
When the boat came up the Bay the whole crowd
was at his feet. He was invited to go to the
Murray Hill and meet the leaders, and then
was invited to Tammany Hall. He kicked Shee-
han out and became boss. History will repeat
itself If he comes back he will be in control
almost without struggle"
It said yesterday that Croker has lost
a great deal of money In England and that his
expenses have been unusually heavy. He wants
to attend TO private business here, sno
will look after these matters as we'll as go TO
Saratoga. The belief is general among Tam
many men that if Croker returns under the
yelled excuse of going to Saratoga it is only a
cover to slip back into Tammany Hall as boss
It is easy to realize that the Squire's presence
in Saratoga would mean gathering Of the clans
at the Spa. Most OF the Tammany men attend
the race meeting there in any case. With his
followers about him in the summer resort, II
would be an easy thing, say WigWamites' for
the old boss to retake the Grown. return 10
New-York vested with all his former dCta-
torial powers, assume the management OF the
municipal campaign and dictate his nominations
as in former times
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
PLATT FOR FUSION.
WANTS Low RENAMED.
Favors High License and Canal
Bius-Denies Trouble With OdeN.

Senator Thomas C. Platt last night. at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, declared himself in favor
Of the canal bill and the high license bill. and'
according to ex-senator Frederick S. Gibbs ana
President Robert c. Morris Of the Republican
County Committee Mr.. Platt is heartily in favor
Of another fusion campaign and the renonhna-
ticn and reelection OF Mayor Low
Messrs Gibbs Morris and William H Ten
Eyck. chairman Of the Republican Executive
Committee, called en- Senator Platt last nlsht"
The informal conference lasted nearly an nour
Afterward Mr.. Gibbs was seen and asked what
had been discussed at the conference
We'll" said Mr.. Gibbs, I'VE talked about the
next fusion campaign. among otEer things SEN
ator Platt said that he was in favor OF the re-
nomination and reelection OF Mayor Low, and
favored another fusion movement Didn't he'
Mr. Morrjs?" turning to the president or the
County Committed.
Yes that's correct" said Mr. Morris
Did you discuss anything else?
we talked about the coroners bill: but Sen
ator Platt said he didn't know anything ABOUT
it."
Senator Platt. when seen last night prior TO
the conference. said that he was IN faVor OF 'he
canal and high license bills
AS to the Mortgage Tax bill. 1t contains SO
many delicate questions that 1 don't care to
commit myself on it until I've had time to ex-
anime it further" added the Senator.
There is a good deal Of talk about trouoIe
between yourself and the Governor, susgested
a reporter. .,, - .,1,,
about it, / don't know as ought to dignl1y
such ahsurdities by denying them: VIII say
however. that they are without foundation
"A good many people believe that where tnere
;s On much smoke there may be some fire., one
of the auditors suggested
Yes, l understand" continued MI Fldts
but. just the same, those stories are aosurd-
l don't know much about the exact situation al
Albany and will not until / see Colonel Dunn
The colonel will probably be here Thursday or
Friday After 1 him 1 shall know more
about the Albany situation. - E.
How do you account for so much Repuoncan
opposition and SO much Tammany support OF
the canal bil?'
The canal bill Is largely a geographical prop,
osition Many Republicans in the so-caled
anti-canal counties could not see their way clear
to vote for it.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
MACDONALD A SUICIDE
Hero of the British Army Shoots
Himself IN Paris.

poris March o5-Maior General Sir Hector
Macdonald, commanding the British forces III
CeyIon, and Of the foremost ott1cers IN the
British army, against whom charges paseo Oh
immoral acts were filed some time ago, com
1nitted suicide to-day at the Hotel Regina here
He shot himself In the right temple shortly
after noon and expired few minutes later
The general was alone in his small chamber
on the mezzanine floor of the hotel at the time
of the tragedy. One of the female attendants
heard the pistol shot, and opening the door saw
the generals figure outstretched on the floor
with the blood gushing from bullet wound
in the head. She ran screaming to the balcony
overlooking the lobby OF the hotel. where many
guests, including number OF women, were as
sembled The proprietor of the hotel was the
first to reach the expiring man. Medical help
was Immediately summoned, but was found to
be useless, death ensuing quick on the fatal
act.
The commissary Of police was Informed. and
accompanied by d doctor, proceeded to pre-
lininary investigation No money papers
of any kind were found in Sir Hector's baggage
Two notes written in English were found lying
on a table in his room and these were taken
possession Of by the authorities but 1t is under
stood that their contents have no bearing on
the suicide. In the generals coat, lying
on the bed, were found some photographs.
The British embassy and consulate were in
formed later, and Consul General Inglis visited
the hotel and took charge of the body, which
was placed on the bed. The door was then
locked, the Consul General taking the key.
The French officials took possession Of the re-
volver which was of nine nillimetres calibre.
and apparently
Sir Hector Macdonald arrived in Paris last
Friday evening from London on his way back
to Ceylon. where it understood that an
immediate court martial would be held to clear
up the charges made against him. On reach
New-York tribune., 1903-03-26
CAPsToNE WRECKS A CHIMNEY.
Three Men Badly Hurt in Peculiar Acct
dent in Rhode Island.

MaplevilIe. R. l.. March 25.-By the collapse
Of chimney at the Coronet Worsted Com
panys plant here to-day three workmen were
seriously injured. The financial loss is $1,000
The men were tearing down the chimney and
were at work on a staging seventy feet high
They had loosened the heavy granite capstone
when it slipped and went crashing down the
fue It struck the framework Of the roof OF
the engine room tearing great hole through
the timbers, and crushed in the caps OF two
$50 horsepower boilers which supplied steam
for the mill. With q great uproar, the entire
supply of steam was released, and the two hun
dred employees were thrown into state OF e&-
element. On its way down the capstone struck
the side Of the chimney with sufficient force TO
loosen a large section of the brick foundation,
and in the midst of the uproar made by the es-
Gaping steam and cries Of the workmen the
chimney collapsed carrying the staging and the
men who were upon 1t to the ground.