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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

say we were all crazy, wouldn't you?"
 ''Of course" remarked chorus of voices.
 Well, if any one of you should walk In our lane without an umbrella, after dark, you would wish you hadn't
 What ails the lane?" everybody asked. 'Is it haunted by ghosts who walk only on moonlight nights?"
 Mot quite," replied the citizen of the countryside, but just now we have B curious set of conditions that might not be met with anywhere else in the whole round world.
 'Our lane happens to be densely shaded on both sides with big forest trees. These old trees are full of owls nests, and at this time of the year-when they have young ones in the nests, we tnfer-the owls are very warlike and vicious Without sound, except f1ut- ter of wings, they will swoop down on an unprotected traveller through the lane at night and peck him on the head sayagely.
 ''One of my boys had his head scratched until it bled, and my daugh- ter had her hair pulled until she screamed with pain and terror. Still, we can't give the lane up altogether on these lovely summer nights, so we stroll about safely with ourlumbrellas hoisted."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
NUTMEG GRATINGs
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readars.

z interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readers.
 Mrs James V. Cowles of Queen street, Southington, was severely in- jured yesterday morning by base ball while she was driving through Main street, near Center street. Sev. eral young men were engaged in passing" ball while waiting for the arrival of buses to. take them away for an outing and one of the throws went wide, the ball striking Mrs Cowles in the back to the right side Of the spine, causing partial paraly sis. Assistance was rendered prompt ly as it was early apparent that she was unable to control the horse She was taken to pr Sawtelle's office. Later she was taken to her home Dr SaWtelle said yesterday afternoon that Mrs Cowles has had considerable spinal trouble, that there was a strong tendency towards conyulsions and that the blow may result in permanent in jury.
 Boys who are arrested to be brought before Judge Garvan in the police court at Hartford will not be put in the dock with rounders and other of lenders, in the future. Two boys were in the dock yesterday morning. Judge Garvan had them taken out and he told Court Officer Tinker that in the future boys who are to be brought be- fore him should not be put in the dock.
 A consignment of nearly 200 pounds of fish was seized on the arrival of the New York steamer yesterday after noon at Bridgeport and ordered sent to the city creamtory to be destroyed as it was too badly decayed to be used as food. Inspector D. W. Lynch was on hand when the boat came in and the odor arising from the fish made the matter of detecting it easy. He promptly condemned the fish and had it removed to the crematory, where it was burned as soon as it was received.
 The body of Cornelius O'Brien of Bridgeport, father of City Sheriff Mat thew E. O'Brien, was found floating in the harbor yesterday morning by one of the employees of the railroad No marks indicating foul play were found on the body, nor can it be other than surmised how he met his fate Yesterday he gave his bank book and insurance policy on his life to friend. after drawing $3O out of a bank with which he paid some bills, receipts for debts amounting to $24.50 being found in his pockets. Besides Sheriff O'Brien two sons survive. It is supposed that Mir O'Brien walked off wharf Tues day night.
 Francis A. Murray, who defrauded many Roman Catholic domestics in Hartford by false representations, was arraigned before Judge Garvan in the police court yesterday morning under complaint which charged him with false pretenses in eight counts. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail for three months under each count. with costs. He will be kept in jail for more than two years. Murray is an old hand at the game which he worked in Hartford. He had clever way of operating. The mans business was soliciting subscriptions for Roman Catholic publications. for which he claimed to be m agent. He claimed that he was student and would ob- tain a scholarship at Roman Catholic college if he obtained 800 subscriptions to the publications which he solicited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
POWERS NOT TO HELP l
Bulgaria Not to Expect Help From Foreign Arms.
TURKEY RAPIDLY MoBILIZING ARMY

Military Party Urging the Sultan te
 Cross the Hostile Frontier With
 out n Declaration of War, Prtn-
 ciPnltty Being vassal State.
 SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 17.--Although no formal replies hssse been received to the Bulgarian governments note, it is stated that the representatives of three great powers have repeated their coun- sels to Bulgaria to remain quiet, as in the event of war with Turkey Bulga- ria need not expect any help in foreign quarters. It is further reported that the same diplomats visited General Pe- troff and endeayored to persuade him to postpone the mobilization of Bulga- rian forces, but the premier declined.
 One of the ministerial organs in an editorial on the governments note says it hopes it will be the last time that the Bulgarian government will issue a note. If the powers do not intervene to restore order in Macedonia Bulgaria will undertake with the feeble forces she possesses to do what is expected of her and give Europe the pleasure of witnessing a bloody drama in Macedo- mia.
 From Burgas comes a report that q general massacre is beginning through out the district of Losengrad. Turkish troops and Bashibazouks attacked a Greek village near Losengrad, killed twenty-five peasants and destroyed the church, schools and many houses. The Turks attacked the village of Paoulevo and killed everybody they found on the streets.
 A fight is reported from Petchenitza between a hand of 100 insurgents and 300 Turks. The insurgents who occu- pied a strong position, fired on the at- tacking Turks, killing twenty-f
 A telegram from Uskub says the mob ilization of the Turkish army is pro ceeding rapidly, while dispatches from Constantinople assert that the military party is urging the sultan to order his troops to cross the Bulgarian frontier without a declaration of war, which the party regards as unnecessary, inas- much as Bulgaria is a vassal state of Turkey. The sultan is said to be still hesitating.
 Dispatches from Constantinople re- port that in an encounter which took place between the Turks and large body of insurgents at the village of Kermon, near Lake Perlepe, the insur- gents were routed and had over 100 killed and great number wounded. In the same vilayet the insurgents set fire to the village of Kachin. One hun dred and fifty houses were burned and six women perished in the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
THE LABOR SUIT.
National Organization of Hatters to
 Bear Expenes in the Case.

Bear Expenes in the Case.
 South Norwalk, Sept 1.-The mem bers of the United Halter of North America, whose property has been at tached in connection with the suit of Loewe & Go of Danbury, have receive communication from the national or ganization to the effect that an appear ance will be made in the two suits against the matters and the expense will be borne by the national organiza- ton. Judge Robert De Forest of Bridgeport, Judge John Fl. Light of South Norwalk and Howard Taylor of Danbury have been retained coun- sell
 At Danbury yesterday Deputy Sher- if Doolan of Bridgeport wa engaged in making personal service upon the 15O persons named a among the de- fendants in the suits. Lawyer Taylor is preparing to release the attachments by means of bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
Registrars Notice.

The Registrars of Voters and as- sistants will be in session at below named places on Thursday and Fridays September IT and 18s 1903, from a. m. to 5 D. m On Thursday, IT, to complete the list of men and women voters Ito be made," and applications will be received up to 5 o'clock p. ms and no later : The session, Friday, IS. will be devoted to correcting the lists, making of transfers and restor- ing former voters. Applications of ito be made'' will be received by thee undersigned at any time before the 17th, and they should also be notified at once of any change of residence made by voters Einca last election m order that their names may appear on the lists to be used Monday, October 5, 1903 Adjournment for final cor rection of the lists will be made to Friday, September 25, ? to 5 p. m., 43 East Main street Sessions 17th and 18th will be:
 First ward. room 3, 43 East Main street.
 Second ward, Pelkas. tailor, room over Citizens National bank, 57 North Main street.
 Third ward. court room, City hall.
 Fourth ward, Dodge's shoe store SC South Main street.
 Fifth ward, Kings cigar store 46 East Main street
 Sixth district, Waterville drug store, Waterville.
 JOHN BLAIR, JOHN H. FLANAGAN. Registrars of Voters. Room 3, 4s East Main street. 9-12-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

TNROA4 Atlantic City comes a story
 of love unique and romantic, of
 messages carried away by ocean and breezes and bringing back to the feet of five summer maidens five young fellows who are now ensnared in the meshes and who will be bound still more securely by matrimony.
 The venturesome quintette of young women were basking in the sun after their dip in the surf when vender of toy balloons approached. Mary A. Mar din, of Cincinnati. O., suggested that they buy balloons and that each write a love letter and tie it to the inflated sphere.
 The balloon man, to his surprise, was relieved of his entire stock, after being sworn to secrecy. With suppressed daughter the missives were penned and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
POLYGAMIST HAS SIX WIVES,
Admits to Boston Police He Has Mar
 ried Four Women in America.

Admits to Boston Police He Has Mar
 ried Four Women in America.
 Boston, Sept 17.-Garence Coigrove Perry, M. D., who, by his own admis- sions, which are borne out by the rec ords, has entered into at least four matrimonial alliances in this country, and who is believed to have married at least two women abroad, was ar rested yesterday afternoon at 88 St Botolph street, on the charge of polyg- amy. The specific charge against him is that the crime was committed in Cambridge, Mass, on July 15, 1902, when he was married to Annie Marie Britt, of Norwich, England. Perry was delivered to Cambridge officers and is now locked up at police head quarters in that city. Perry's mar rfages thus far disclosed are: To Sarah Louise Pratt. IT Dupont street. San Francisco. in 1877. She was de serted in Chicago.
 To Isabella Jane Wood, in New York city, in 1883.
 To Adeline 0. Colgrove, 181 Fremont street, Boston, in New York in 1893.
 To Annie Marie Britt of Norwich, England, in Cambridge in 1902.
 There is also evidence to show that Perry was married to woman in Paris and another in London. Perry stated to Chief Watts after his arrest and said that he told the Colgrove wo- man when he married her in 1893, that he had been married twice pre- viously, but that his wives had been divorced according to law. The police have been unable to find anything to bear out this statement Tn 1896 the records show that Perry was fined in the New York court for abandoning the Colgrove woman. While in LOn- don in 1901 he was given months Imprisonment for obtaining money un- der false pretanses.
 As early as 1880 the New York court records show that he was sent to Sing Sing prison for four years for larceny. Perry has told conflicting stories as to garding that point has been obtained. He has said that he was born in New Bedford, and again has maintained that his native place is Martinique, French West 1ndies. He had in his possession documents showing that he had graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York which were signed " George M. Tut tie, NJ. D., secretary of the faculty. This enabled him to obtain the favors of numerous members of his profes- sion in this city, to whom he told pitt full tales of his wife's illness, the ne cessity for an operation, etc, and from whom he succeeded in obtaining a sum of money in the aggregate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
A BRITISH SQUADRON.

A Report That England Will Send
 Ships to COnstantinopIe.
 LONDON, Sept 1.-The efforts of the powers, according to the latest tel egrams, are directed both at Constan- tinople and Sofia toward an endeavor to avert war. It is stated that all the ambassadors at Constantinople have drawn the porte's attention to the dan- ger of permitting continuation of the excesses in Macedonia by the Turkish troops and irregulars.
 It is reported that Great Britain has decided on a still stronger step in the dispatch of British squadron in SUD- port of her diplomatic endeavors at Constantinople to put an end to the masSacres,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
nrsrRrCr OF WATERBURY. ss PRO

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY. SS PRO- D bate Court, Sept. 17th. l903
 Estate of Annie F. Slater late of Waterbury in said district- deceased
 Upon the application of Kate c. Slater, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate and an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and tes- tament of said deceased may be proved, ap- proved. allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fnlly appears, it is ORDERED, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Nater- bury fn said District, the 24th day of Sept. A. D., 1903, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news puper having circulation in said district
 By order of Court,
 James J. Cassin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
DIR HAMMOND SUSPENDED.
Found Guilty of High Imprudence ant
 Unministerial Conduct.

San Francisco, Sept 1.-The Metho- dist Episcopal conference at Pacific Grove late Tuesday night found Dr J. D. Hammond, for many years mana ger of the Methodist Book Concern in San Francisco, guilty on five out of the six specifications in the charges brought against him last Thursday and sentenced him to suspension from the ministry for one year.
 The principal specifications on which he was adjudged guilty were neglect of the business of the Book Concern; destruction of account books and transfer of the trust fund to Eaton x Mains. On the specification which charged Dr Hammond directly with dishonesty he was held to be inno- cent but declared guilty of high i'm prudence and unministerial conduct. !"
 The conference refused to elect Hammond delegate to the quadrennial conference in Los Angeles next May. This blow was probably felt more keenly by Hammond than the others. The whole matter will be thrashed out again next May, as Hammond will ap- peal to the quadrennial conference to overrule the present decision. <
 The trial committee refused to audit Hammond's Chinese Mission accounts,
 Dr Hammond was tried by a com. mittee of fifteen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
,e,,Y.on ranks suspend,

LIGONIER, Ind, Sept. 17.-The Elil- son banks at Topeka and Lagrange have suspended payments. Much ex- citement was caused in the adjacent farming districts, as many had large deposits in these banks. The estimated deposits of the two institutions are $300,000. Both institutions were con- frolled by Rollin Ellison of Lagrange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
UMBRELLAS FOR OWLS.
Birds Are So warIike and Pugna- cious That Pedestrians Need
 Strong Protection.

I suppose" remarked genial sub urban citizen of Detroit to cluster of street car comrades, If you all came put to our place and saw us travelling up and down the lanes in the moonlight with umbrellas over our heads, you would
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

MANAGER WANTED Trustworthy lady
 uI or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory forwell and favorably known house of solid finan- cial standing. S2o straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday by check di- rect from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent, Address, Manager, 6lo Monon Building, Chicago, III. 8-3l-3w v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
Must Be Returned to China.

MONTREAL, Sept. 17.-Mr. Justice Loranger decided that the Canadian Pacific railway must return the Chi nese who were refused entry into the United States and who applied fer q writ of habeas corpus. They will be taken to China.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED-$5,o ,ooo lost on the yacht traces.
 w and now you are short. Come to Uncle Green. Cash advanced oii all per sonal property at easy rates. you arc winner. then we can sell you nice dia- mond for your sweetheart ring, If she said yes, gold watch and chain that keeps correct time. Business oh tne quiet. Great bargains in unredeemed pledges Some thing. you never saw tie like of. M. Green. 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
J. LittIejOI1Il & Co.,.
 Cor BANK and GRAND Sts
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We have secured the agency for these patterns. It is not a new pattern. It has been making for itself reputation since 1870, and is now sold in many of the largest stores in the country. All seams allowed. Easiest understood pat terms made. The most stylish. No bother and no guesswork. With seam and outlet allowance, there is no waste of material. The only pattern with perforations showing the exact 'basting and sewing lines. This feature is not found in any other pattern. Why pay g or 30 cents for a pattern when you can get the best for 10 or E cents. We invite our customers to give this pattern a thorough trial and help us to make not only this department success but all other departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WTANTED-Sever persons of character
 w and good reputation in each state Gone in this county requred) to represent and advertise old established ealthy busi- ness house of solid financial standing. Sal \ ary $2l weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash direct each Wednes- day from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial, Caxton Building, Chicago, 8-3l-3o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to all those who offered words of sympathy during our bereavement. We wish especially to thank the teachers and pupils of the Lincoln school and friends for the many foral offerings.
 MIR AND MRS PATRICK WHITTY
 AND FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
Power. to warn Bulgarin.

VIENNA, Sept. 17.-It is reported here that the powers have arrived at decision to make a new collective rep resentation at Sofia warning Bulgaria against commencing war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

NTANTED-Old soldiers and widows d w soldiers 10 know that secure pen sons without delay. Pension vouchers ex- ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49, G. A. R.. insurance. notary public l2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

ANTED--Mechanic and wordngmen
 w who do not go home at noon to call and get one of our 2Cc dinners. Youwill be surprised at the meal we can give you, and you will never more be satisfied with a cold dinner. If you take your best meal after your days work is over, we can give you good lunch foy l5c at the noon hour, including cup of good hot coffee. Avery's Restaurant, South Main street, Opposite Union. 7.6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

EOR SALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas II at veryalow prices. Trunks and Ur- brellas repaired All work guaranteed. 87 East Main street, next to Immaculate Con- ception church. 8-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

EoR SALE-Country hotel (with land) II with or without furniture. Also the following, which could be auctioned: Horses, double and single harness. robes, blankets, one rubber tire hack, wagons, sleighs, chickens, farm tools, etc. Owner leaving town. Inquire E. Dunworth. Oak tree Inn, Southbury, Conn. o-l1-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
Making It sure

q don't want to De too easily won, she said.
 Naturally he concluded.
 "So. if say no now she went on, anxiously, you won't get mad about 1t and never ask me again, will you?" Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

BARGAINS in Real Estate and Business
 D chances if taken in the next 10 days. 8 room house on Starview Ave, 2 family house on Seymour St., Cottages in tho North End and Waterville and large or small investments, also first class Dress
 making business, centrally located. J. E. Sandiford, 1O0 Bank St. o--li-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

Persian Grand viaier Dismissed.
 PARIS, Sept. 1.-The foreign office has been informed that the Persian grand vizier has been dismissed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

nO YOU want a truss If So go to Water iD. bury, Drug Co.,. corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex-s perienced truss man, who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
PENNY A WORD ADVs. <~~

TyOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A small I machine shop, fully equipped for tool making and general repairing, Centrally located. Reasonable rent. Address, Con- fidentaI," Democrat office. 9-ii-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

ITO RENT--Storage rooms. $l and $2 II monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

NOUNr-Room for four more boarders II at the Broadway Stables, rear of Polls theater. Business teams 10 let by tho week, c. Kilbourn Prop. e-5.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

saE5 rag gsne5s 5 e5 6 s ys1ss Dsm Ha to crat office. o-9-f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

yETANTED-To sell the best madc
 w Watches. Chains, Rings, or any other jewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all it's branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. RubJs l72 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED-Repairin of all kinds; Bi-
 w cycles, Cash Registers, Typewriters, Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-li-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

DIANO BARGAlNS-Special bargains I on two secondhand pianos, but little used Will sell cheap for cash or or easy payments to right party. Charles H. Percy & Co.,, 145 Bank street. o.17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

DARE OPPORTUNITY--Pa leaving ID city desires 10 dispose of piano but little used. A great bargain. Address, Box 1908 City. o-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

rNRAINED and untrained Foxhounds for
 IL sale. Address, "S, " this office It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

HNO RENT-Tenement of rooms with Il all improvements. Apply to Mrs. M. A. Thompson, 32O Baldwin street. o-ll-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

IyOR RENT-2 stores, 3 offices on second I floor and large Cloak room in rear of offices. Connected or separate. Speak quickly. Conlon Brothers. 9-l4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED Guns. locks and carriage
 w tires to repair. Keys fitted. All work promptly done and satisfaction guar anteed. J. Youmans. 9-12-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED-Cash for Furniture, Carpets
 w and Ranges, for which we will give 8 discount.of 25 per cent this week to ad- vertise space in old Rink. Twining Co.,, lo6 Bank. 9-l6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED- Sewing machine operators
 w .on corsets. Any young man who can run foot or steam power sewing ma chimes can do this work. Steady work at highest wages. For particulars address The Warner Brothers Company, Bridge port Conn o.l4-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

EOR RENT-Tenement in Simonsville. I 200 feet from car track Inquire at John Lawior's, South Main street, Simons- ville o.l7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

WANTED-Young man to collect for
 w Eagle Tea Go. Apply at once at Bank hotel. after 7 p. m. Gall for Mir. Goldman. 9-i7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

GECOND HAND HOUSEHOLD FURNl- p TURF SALE-The household and office furniture of the late A. R. Morgan, M- D., now on private sale. Call daily af- ter 10 a. n., at 50 Leavenworth Street.
 9-16-m