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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

-John Santefeau is seriously ill at bis home on Lafayette street.
 Mrs A. Naylor of North Leonard street and daughter Lottie have rl:. turned from a short visit with rela- tives in New Britain.
 An enjoyable birthday party was given in honor of Master John Han non at his home on South Leonard street on Tuesday night Among the presents received was q handsome piano from his parents.
 Frank Johnson of John street, Frank Smith of James street and Will liam Mccarthy of Porter street stu dents at the Ottawa university. Can- ada. which was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. are expected to return home today. All their per- sonal effects were destroyed by the fire
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors are rushed with calls. Sick people will do well to remember whenever they want q prescription to be filled, to send it to A. c. Walkers pharmacy, where the prescription materials are the best that money can buy. Every thing is fresh and pure. There is no substitute. The doctors directions are always carried out with absolute accuracy and the utmost care is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices are the lowest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
HENRY IRVING IS COMING
Will Play in Waterbury in Two
 Weeks

Announcement is made that the dis tinguished English actor, Sir Henry Irving, will visit Waterbury, his ap- pearance being scheduled for Friday evening December IS, at Polls. For this occasion he has elected to present double bill, consisting of .sWaterloo' and "The Bells.'' Both of these plays have obtained great prominence in the repertoire of Sir Henry Irving and will always be remembered as two of his most artistic impersonations th;it he has ever given in his long career in England "Water1oo is ofle-act play that was written especially for. the English actor by Conan Doyle It will be followed by .sThe Bells,n in which Sir Henry Irving won his first triumphs in London when he was be ginning his career as a young actor at the Lyceuln theater It is drama tization of q French play which has often been given in Paris, but which has never attained the vogue given it by Sir Henry Irving's great characters ization of the leading role. It is not only as an actor of great intelligence, superior magnetism that Sir Henry Irving has won his present position as the leading actor ill his own coun- try. He has also been noted as an. artistic producer of plays and he never spares any time, labor or expense in securing the best and most correct eff fects in all the plays in his repertoire
 When he appears in this. city he will be surrounded by all the members of his London company, and both s'Wa- terloo' and "The Bells will be pro- duced here exactly as they were origi- nally presented on the. stage. of the Lyceum theater in London. Sir Hen ry Irving will appear in both plays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
FRIENDLY LEAGUE.

The members of the Friendly league held another of their very enjoyable parties last evening in the entertain ment hall to which they had invited their families to join with them in celebrating Thanksgiving. An attract i've program was arranged by the members who were assisted by Miss F. G. Kerr. director of domestic arts; Miss Louise Demmon, director of elo- cution: Miss Curtis, Godfrey R. Reed, director of the Friendly League chorus, and MT Stone, teacher Of the violin. After the program refresh- ments were served and then the chairs were removed and the hall used by the good people for dancing, while the children went into the parlor and were entertained with games-the old CT friends proving happy spectators.
 The following program was render ed.
 Mandolin Solo. :. Miss Martha Pnllen Recitation. .... :. Miss E. c. Kerr Violin Solo o............... Mir Stowe Song Miss Rose Quinn Recitation. Miss Annie Newman Piano Solo. .. \. Miss Bessie Leggett Song Y. Miss Della Shaughnessy Recitation Mrs " H. TayloI Song Miss Annie Strong Piano Solo. Miss Margaret Dykernan Songs Godfrey R. Reed. accompanied
 by Miss Curtis. Monologue. Miss Louise Demmoz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
BOARD OF FINANCE.
The Sum of $1,4oo Transferred from

The sum or $I,4UU ITaHsleIFed lEOHt
 Water Service to Streets.
 The board of finance met last night and approved the miscellaneous and monthly bills.
 A communication was received from the board of education asking that $S5O be transferred from the item, interest, to the account of furniture and janitors' supplies. $450 for furniture and $4O0 for janitors' supplies and $500 for maintenance Commissioners Lord, Goss and Wells, the trio that has de- cided the fate of various other meas ures. opposed the request. while Conl- missioner McEvoy and Comptroller Russell favored it. The matter was then disposed of by transferring $45O to the item, expense, $125 from jani- tors supplies to fuel and light, and S40O for maintenance.
 On recommendation of the board of' public works the sum of $1 400 was transferred from high water service. $1,OOO to streets, new work, and $4O0 to extension of water pipes
 The report of City Treasurer George A Gibson was read and ordered on file It showed balance on hand Dep cember of $66. .246. %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
PLANT ESTATE LITIGATION.

Petition Asking That Proceedings in
 This State Be Made Ancillary
 New Haven. Dec 4.-Litigation 4. in this state over the ST, 100000 estate of the late Henry Bradley Plant will be ended if the petition filed late yes terday is granted by Judge Cleaveland at a hearing to be held on December 15 The petitioners are Charles E. Hoadley. Emma J. Hoadley. Horace C.. Hoadley, of Waterbury, who have been in litigation with the executors of the estate for more than year. and Nor 2 ton F. Plant of Groton. George H. Til ley Of Darien, and Mrs Margaret J. Plant of New York. widow of the tes- tator
 Although Mrs Plants name appears as one of the petitioners. her name is not signed to the petition and the court understood that to be a mere oversight.
 The petition sets forth the history of the litigation from the death of MT Plant. in 1899, and details the mafn points of his will Under 1t the Messrs Hoadley and Emma J. Hoad- lev were the recipients of an annuity When the executors won the New York courts approval to the claim that MT Plant was q resident of that state. they placed with a trust company a fund to secure the payment of the an nuity to the Hoadleys, Contest was brought by the latter in Connecticut to prevent the further removal of the es- tate and also suit was brought, praying for the removal of the execu- tors on the ground that they were actS ing illegally.
 The fact that the Hoadleys now join in petition which asks that the pro- bate court of New Haven district de clare that MT Plant was at the time of his death a resident of New York and that proceedings in this state be made ancillary to those in New York, indi- cates that settlement has been eff fected, and that the suits brought by the Hoadleys will not be pressed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
STATE POLICEMAN QUITS.

Gives Peculiar Reasons for Violating
 His Oath of Office.
 A Danbury dispatch says that Will liam w Clark member of the state police force whose home is in that city, announced yesterday that he had resigned He received orders few days ago to proceed to get evidence against saloon keepers in and near Danbury who were violating the law.
 He is quoted as giving the following reasons for resigning: don't like that kind of work. know nearly all the men in the business here. and many of them are friends of mine. I'm not going to play the sneak act upon my friends. because I'd rather have friends than few dollars a day as a state policeman"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
APPEAL FROM SALVATION ARMY

Ask Assistance to Provide Provisions
 and Coal for 200 Families
 The Salvation Army has sent the fol lowing letter circular broadcast, and look for enough returns to carry out its proposed plan:
 Waterbury, Conn, Dec |, 1903.
 Dear Friend: Another Christmas is fast approaching when all hearts will be joyful in remembrance of heavens best gift to the world.
 Year after year the public spirited people of this city have given we'll to bless and help the poor of their midst through the agency of the Salvation Army. This year we desire to spread to the homes of the poor man more Xmas cheer than ever.
 We appeal to you to assist with dona- ton in order to provide 200 families with POO pounds of coal and a basket dinner
 The industrial branch is now proyid- ing sheap coal at 254 South Main street and at PIP Meadow by the bucket to those who have but scant means. charging 10 cents merely enough to cover the cost of the coal. but Xmas let it be a gift from the liberal public. The industrial branch has through its salvage store dispensed over 11,000 gar ments and pieces of furniture to poor people since February IF, besides giv- ing work to Sl3 poor men at the baling room and wood yard at PIP Meadow. We thank all who have helped so nobly with salvage.
 The industrial department is in touch with the poor and know where they live and what they Leed. Moreover we have the equipment and teams to collect and distribute the Xmas offer ings.
 Thanking you in anticipation and wishing you a Merry Xmas,
 Very faithfully yours ADJT AND AIRS ". W. WINCHELI..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
TO STOP sNoWBALLING.
Policemen Will Be Instructed to stop
 This Practice

This Practice.
 somebody must have been snowhall- ing the board of public safety. for last evening, after disposing of the case against Supernumerary Officer Wilbur Massicotte, the question of suppressing the snowballing habit was taken up Every member of the board had his own idea as to the best means of get ting at the difficulty. 1t was suggested that the chief of police should instruct the men to carry out the ordinance which provides for a fine of $2 and costs if convicted of snowballing
 Commissioner Taylor suggested that as every factory has one or more su-; pernumeraries it would be good idea for the manufacturers to employ one or more during the noon hour, as that is the time when the practice is mostly indulged i'll. He said he came across an instance where supernumerary de- cuined to perform duty unless paid the regular rate. 40 cents an hour.
 Commissioners Hardie seemed to agree With this idea. and added that for time lost by the officer the city ought to pay him.
 Commissioner L,aheys idea was to  have the detectives and sergeants in- structed to suppress the snowballer.
 There is city ordinance preventing such practice and it ought to be en- forced hy the police N The matter was finally solved by a vote instructing the clerk to notify the chief of police to see that the men carry out the provision of the city ordinance referred to. 1t was agreed by the board that the practice of snowbaIling is very wicked
 4 communication. or rather a com pint was then read from the McLind 5n Bros. druggists, North Main stmet, in- forming the board that Firemen John Kennedy. stationed at the Burton street house, owed them bill of ST and that he has declined to pay it. There is q |rule in the police and fire departments that no employe shall owe legitimate bills. committee consisting of Com missioners Bench and Reeves was ap- pointed to inquire into the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
rs1uprr Kanuupu

The close out lots from one of the largest Doll Importers in the United States.
 Positively the greatest values we have ever seen in the doll line.
 Upwards of 1000 curly hair, smiling faces. to be sold at about one-third of their real cost 10 im- port.
 t rarely happens that just the thing you need can be purchased at the time you need it. for less than you would be obliged to pay for it any other time, but that is just the case in this in- stance.
 5 I i t E
 Our buyer, in going through the market a few weeks ago, was approached by one of the big importers of dolls, who of fered to close out the balance Of his stock for any reasonable offer.
 Notwithstanding We had placed our usual import order for these goods, the prices quoted to US by the importer were such that we could not resist the oppor- tunity to purchase for our GUS toners dolls at almost half oI what they would ordinarily cost, and, owing to the immense quantity and variety of the pur- chase we can but mention just few of the prices specimens of the values. from which you can judge the balance.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
SEE NORTH WINDOW,
ADDRESSED DOLLS.

UNDRESSED DOLLS 1O-inch Kid Body Dolls, always
 25c. this sale 15c 16-inch Kid Body Sewed Wig
 Dolls, value 35c, this sale 19c 22-inch Kid Body Dolls, French
 bisque head, showing teeth, al-
 ways Soc, this sale 25c
 LARGER KID BODY DOLLS. T5c Dolls. 42c SLIGO Dolls. 59c $1.5O Dolls. S9c JOINTED ADDRESSED DOLLS. 2S-inch Full Jointed Dolls, regular
 35c size, this sale 19c 24-fncf Jionted Dolls, French head,
 good value at 5Oc. this sale 29c
 LARGER JoINTED DOLLS. 55c Dolls. sec S1.OO Dolls. 59c $1.50 Dolls. 79c and soc Larger Dolls up to 5000
 DRESSED DOLLS. Dolls dressed in every. conceivable way Sailor. Bride, Nurse, Boy, Peasant, Lady and Baby Dolls Dresses that take off and dresses that are all differ ent
 POO Dressed Dolls, always 25c, 19c 24-inch Dressed Dolls. worth 39c, 25c
 FINER DRESSED DOLLS. 50c Dolls, 37c .75c Dolls, soc $1OO Dolls. 79c $1.50 Dolls. soc S2.0O Dolls. $t.19 $2.50 Dolls. $1.4S Larger and finer Dressed Dolls up
 to $12.oo The above Dolls represent the hand work and celebrated Kestner makes, also the Unbreakable. Positively the greatest display of Dolls ever seen in this city. Come and bring the little ones to see it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
r HANK SGIIING

has gone and now you begin to think where to buy your Christmas gifts. Come to M. Green. We carry large stock of Diamonds. Watches. Jewelry, Musical Instruments and Novelties We also have great bargains in Unre- deemed Pledges Come and convince yourself. G2 n212 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
TOOTH BRUSHES.

We have toothbrush at 25c waich will hold its bristles and last you long, CT than you have any right to expect Of any toothbrush at any price. Fitzpat- rick's Pharmacy, corner East Main ard Wall streets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
DIDN'T STRIKE STRAIGHT.
Young Man While Chopping Wood, Al
 most Cuts Off His Thumb.

James McGinn, a young man em- ployed by Eugene MOriarty of West Side hill, met with a bad accident this morning. He was chopping wood and missed his aim, bringing the axe down on the thumb of his left hand, almost severing the member at the second joint. The wound was dressed by Dr Donahue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
ADA REHAN'S STARRING RELICS
AVCTIONED OFF in NEW YORK.

81 50 admission for such an occasion.
He did not deny Amelia Bingham's state
ment that he might be prejudiced. as he
had picked up several choice relics. Among
the interested spectators and occasional
bidders were Mr.. andsMrs. Bloodgood. Miss
Alice Johnson. w. ]. Brady. Father Ducey,
Mrs. Mendin and Mrs Doud Byron, sister
of Miss Rehan.
The first prices were disheartening. 70
cents being the successful bid for a pair of
pewter Colonial candlesticks. There was a
dent in one. which led to the belief that
they had been thrown about in the course
Of THE Tanning of the Shrew.' Pen and
ink sketches, quivers and arrows, oil paint
ings, chairs. swords armor and other
curios sold for less than their weight in
pennies. A richly carved screen used in So
ciety plays brought $780, the figure tempt
ing some to applaud. A mahogany Chippen-
dale drawing-room suite of three pieces
sofa, arm and side chair-in flowing tap
estry, brought 81. The highest price was
500. paid for Royal Agra carpet, medal
lion center. and cream ground" A stuffed
alligator stand sold for $l5.
The sales continued through the after
Moons of this week. Most of the property
came to Miss Rehan after the death of Mr.
DAILY, and has since been In storage She
decided recently on the public auction nile
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. March 7.-Relics Of the days
when Ada Rehan was the star at Daily,
Theater were offered at auction at the
Knickerbocker Auction Rooms this week.
The place was crowded with relic hunters
who must have left their pocketbooks at
home. according TO c. E. Smith, the auc-
tioneer. The total of the first afternoons
Gale Of $50 objects offered was 50 Ss3.e5-
Charles Richman. who was present. said
at the conclusion Of the sale that If Miss
Rehan had acted as the auctioneer she
would have hypnotized her bidders and sent
the prices skyward. Mr.. Smith was ready
for him. however. with the reply that it
might take month to sell the goods. The
additional cost of insurance, rent. and the
payment of the extra help necessary in
sale where. exclusive OF the scenery and
drops from THE School for Scandal" "As
You Like IT. and Much Ado About
Nothing there were Il5s separate objects
Of art to be auctioned. must be considered.
Nat Goodwin agreed with Mr.. Richman
that Miss Rehan would be the better auc-
t,onssr. - It would b profitable to charge
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
GIVE CHLOROFORM TO
DYING WRECK VICTIMS"
Mrs Maude Booth Advocates This 10 Suffering
and Writes Presidents Asking Them Equip
Every Train With Small Case Containing ChlorOf0rm
Ether Antiseptc Solutions.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. March THE terrible suffer
ing Of the victims Of recent railroad wrecks
mas SO moved Mrs. Ballington Booth that
she has written letter to the presidents
Of fifty railroad companies. In which she
suggests that conductors of trains be sup
piled with chlorofOrm or other anaesthetic
% be used to allay the pain of those who
are inextricably pinned beneath the wreck
age. or are fatally injured and praying for
slow-coming death to end their suffering
Mrs. Booth is herself a great traveller,
has on several occasions seen the victims
Of wrecks pinioned under the wfeckage and
slowly burned to death. She became con-
WINGED that 1t would be an act of mercy
to administer an anaesthetic that these per-
sons might die without the terrible tor
ture of burning. Here is her letter:
Dear Sir: In view of the serious acci-
dents which have been agitating the pub
lie and the painful details which have
aroused 80 much humane sympathy, trust
the suggestion contained in this letter will
receive some consideration, and. IL found
practical may be adopted by your road.
II am very extensive traveler-spending
many days and nights of every month upon
the road and, therefore. any question which
affects the life or comfort OF passengers
or Of the brave men ahead comes very
closely home to me:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
10ton Avenue and Sixth Street.

holding the saw and Ratchet for use IN
emergency, / have asked myself why the
railroad companies have so far overlooked
another precaution which might save life
and lessen suffering.
why not equip every train. or. better
still. the conductor of EACH train. with
small case containing chioroform, ether
stimulants bandages. lotions for bruises
and antiseptic solutions for the washing OF
wounds? These could be packed In q very
small case and would represent no very
costly outlay. Accidents often occur far
from towns, and many pIecarious moments
II not hours, when lives could be saved are
of necessity lost for the want OF these
necessary materials.
Would 1t not be an unspeakable comfort
to bystanders, as well as the sufferers. IL
those dying in agony could be rendered un.
conscious by a few breaths of a merciful
anaesthetic, to say nothing of the prompt
aid which could be rendered to those who
might yet be saved?
This Is not the idle suggestion OF mo,
ment but comes from one who has watched
suffering and to whom the rhythm OF the
wheels Is the most familiar of sounds. Be
lieve me very cordially yours.
MAUD Z. BOOTH
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield Ill, March 7.-Mr. Lincoln
Steffens. in al article that appeared in Nc
Cures spoke harshly of the Shameless
ness OF st. Louis" Possibly this was well
enough. but he can find material for such
charges east OF the Mississippi. A group of
Illinois Statesmen were debating the other
night whether any honest men are in the
General Assembly.
IT think there are" said a man who cuts
quite a figure in State politics "But'-this
with the satisfied smile of a man who knows
he is hitting the truth-"but man don't
amount to much in politics unless he has
a boss and can be used
I'D rather be a cowpuncher in Texas
than in the Legislature-sometines,' said
Judge l. Y. Sherman. last week. This for
two reasons. First, l might be more use
down there-more use to the community at
large; second, the punching is of an open
air. wholesome kind"
THE practice of hiring attorneys for State
boards and paying them fat fees for doing
nothing" said Gale johnson, Democrat
of the Thirty-third degree and Of many
years standing" reminds me OF the Irish
man who bought a horse.
What dye want with horse. PatT
asked his friend.
why. to haul hay for the horse said
Pat.
They want the attorneys to haul hay
for the attorneys"
Gus Nohe wants the telegraph companies
assessed higher. He riding down to
Springfield on the train not long ago. when
he overheard a Western Union official re-
mark that the line was in fine shape-new
poles for TO- miles.
'.Bv the way" asked Mr.. Nohe, how
much did the poles cost your
-Four dollars and a half each, and we got
'em cheap"
How many to the mile?"
, Is"rhirty-six.''
Augustus remembered that the present as
sessment IL SIS per mile, and "a 50 multiplied
by thirty-six is--well. considerably more
than SIS.
Before reaching the capital Augustus had
a bill drawn up in approved style. which,
needless to say, changed the existing basis
Of assessment on this particular kind of
property. A slight curiosity exists now to
know whether that bill will pass, and, If
not, why not?
1t was happy inspiration. that OF Mr..
Nohe, but he is often inspired.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
BLACK BEARS MANGLE BABY.
Animals Kill Child in Presence OF
Ita Parents.

Bedford City, Va. March Black bears
attacked the children of mountaineer
named Parker. in this county, and kliieo
and ate the 2-year-old baby in the presence
OF the parents Parker resides near the
river leading from Mons to Arcadia, on the
James River. The road IL a much-use1
thoroughfare but the country Is wild. with
the forest primevaI covering the mountain
slopes. t.
Parkers three children were playing IN
the wood at the edge of the clearing, only
a short distance from the cabin. when the
bears made their appearance the Two
older children ran terrorized to the mouse;
and at once the father and mother rushed
to the rescue of the baby, who had been
left by the other two.
The parents found their little one al
ready dead and badly mangled. The head
had been torn from the body and the bears
were greedily devouring their baby;
During the winter the depredations OF
black bears have been serious in the noun
tains, and 1t has been necessary to keep
pigs and young cattle housed for safety