davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
IN THE LEGISLATURE,
Fridays Session Made It Possible to < Close May 26.

'oIOSG NIdy 70. M
 Hartford, May 16.-Friday's short session resulted in no action of any kind on any of the measures now be- fore the house, but advanced the call endar one day, making it possible for the legislature to close, according to Speaker Kenealy, by May 26, as was originally planned. Final adjournment now hangs on the speed with which the railroad, labor and appropriation committees get through with the mat ters now hanging before them. The railroad committee has some dozen or more trolley charters and extensions to be reported upon, among them the inn portant extension of the WiIlimantic trolley to Manchester, there connecting with the Hartford street railroad The railroad committee is also to report this week on the demurrage bill, which is desired by the New Haven road in@or- der to save it monthly net loss ill de murrage charges to foreign roads of $10O,000a The labor committee is to report on the labor union incorporation bill, over which there has been put up a vigorous fight on both sides. The appropriation committee has a number of important matters still before it, re- ported to it from other committees
 This past week gave great impetus to business, with long calendars dis posed of in both houses, the railroad repeal bill rejected and the constitu- tion adopted by the house. If the coming week sees as much new busi- ness accomplished early adjournment should be assured.
 On Tuesday will come up the re- tstraint of trade bill. which the demo- cratic members of the house are decid- edly interested in. On Tuesday will also come up the New Britain Water Go charter amendment and this prom ises to produce some sharp discussion. This week will also see the re-district- ing of the state for new senatorial dis fricts concluded. It is expected that Holland county will make a fight for second senator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
FUNERAL OF JOHN CORR.
Father of Dead Man Arrived from Ire.
 land at 80 This Afternoon.

land at l 80 This Afternoon.
 The funeral of John Corr, who was drowned in 'tShelI'' Hitchcok's pond last Sunday morning, took place this afternon at 2:30 from the residence of his sisters, the Misses Martha and Maria Corr, at IS Orange street, and was largely attended Funeral ser vices were held at the Immaculate Conception church and interment was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were Edward McEligott and Matthew Byrnes, members of the High school class of 1900. Michael CaEonaugh, Ed ward Rush, William Matthews and Jos eph Gagain.
 Among the many beautiful floral offerings were the following: Pillow, marked "Comrades,'' Patrick Phalen. John Dunphy, William Flynn, Edward Kinney, William Garthwaite and James NIcAuley; harp, marked ''Friend": Tyre. Mrs James Healey; mound, Mrs John Corr and family; bouquet, Francis Jackson; mound, MT and Mrs Louis Corr; Tyre, employees of Conlon Bros; cross, "Faith, Hope and Charity" family.
 Joseph Corr, father of the deceased, arrived home at 1:3O this afternoon from a trip to Ireland. He was told on the train from Bridgeport of, the drowning of his boy by friend. sad,in- deed, was the scene which took place when the father looked upon the life less form of his son, whom be had left about month agofin the full bloom of youth. It was scene long to be remembered by those who witnessed if t..-'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Fish Farminr i'm c,hina.

The Chinese are great at fish farm ing, and one of their little dodges for matching young fish is most ingenious Taking fresh egg, they suck, the con tents through a tiny hole, and refill the egg with the tiny eggs of the fish they want to hatch. The hole is then sealed up, and the egg placed under setting hen. In very few days the fish ova are so far advanced that one has only to break the shell into moderately warm water, and the little fish spring to life at once.-Cleyeland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Effect of rrnra.

Certain substances which are dead in their effects upon men can be talk en by the brute creation with inn punity. Horses cantake large doses of antimony, dogs of mercury, goats of tobacco, mice of hem1ock and rab- bits of be11adonna, without injury. On the other hand, dogs and cats are much more. susceptible to the inf1u- ences of chIoroform than man, and are much sooner killed by it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
NO CARS RUNNING AT BRIDGEPORT i.

ing paid a higher rate1of wages than on any other road in the state. Continu- ing, Mir Sewell stated: We, have done every thing consistent to try and avoid this trouble, but there is an element among the men who seem determined to strike, and they did so. We know that many men in the employ of the company did not care to strike. In fact,'' said MT Sewell, 'I have appli- cations up to this time from 20 seeking reinsta tement.'' ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
RUSSIAN LABOR DAY.

Rostoff- on -the-D Don, Russia, May 16. -7In spite of the agitation of the social democrats who urged the public to start disturbances, the Russian Labor Day, yesterday, passed off quietly and work went on as usual. Infantry and cossacks, however, were held in readi- ness to preserve order. Some social democrats tried to incite3 crowd to make demonstration in the evening but they failed There were numer- ous arrests of agitators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
sYBIL sANDERsoN pEAp.

Paris, May Gsr Sybil Sanderson, the well known American opera singer, died, suddenly this morning from the effects of an acute attack of the grip. The announcement of the death of the famous artist caused a profound shock in the American colony here where she was we'll known, and throughout musi- cal and theatrical circles. She returned to Paris from Nice six weeks ago, suf- fering from slight attack of the grip Her condition was not regarded as ser ious, but she gradually grew worse and her sickness finally developed into pneumonia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
LIPToN's REGRETS.
Wanted to Start shamrocks To-day,
 But Weather Was Bad.

Gourock, Scotland, May 16. The final race between the Shamrocks on this side of the Atlantic had been ar ranged for to-day, but the severity of the weather prevented the yachts from leaving their moorings.
 Sir Thomas Lipton in expressing his regret said to a representative of the Associated Press: T would have liked at least one more trial in fresh weather. This, however, is no time to take risks. The yachts, therefore, will immediate ly be stripped and prepared for the voyage across. I am quite satisfied with the challenger's work iii every kind of weather in which she has
 t..p9IIBs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
MOTOR COMPANY SOLD.

Bristol, May 16.-The Bristol Motor Car Go, recently organized, has sold out to the Russell & Erwin. division of the American Hardware Go of New Brit ain. The price paid is not stated, but it is announced that the plant will be removed to New Britain and that $200, GOO will be spent in improvements. The Bristol Motor Car Go has controlled patents on automobile devices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
MAJOR GAsTON MARRIED.
First Cavalryman Took Lavinia Has
 kins for a Wife To-day.

flrSC CaValryman TOOK LaV1n1a Has
 kins for a Wife To-day.
 Waterford, May 1e. Major Joseph A. Gaston of the First cavalry, U zS. A., and Miss Lavinia Haskins, daugh- ter of Colonel and Mrs w. L. Haskins, were married at Villa Hermosa Col onel Haskins's summer home at Os- wegatchie this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The wedding was very quiet, only the relatives and few intimate friends from the posts in the New London ar tillery district and from New York being present.
 Miss Haskins was beautifully gowIied in white with bridal veil and orange blossoms. She carried a hand some bouquet of lilies of the valley She was unattended.
 Immediately after luncheon Major and Mrs Gaston left for Philadelphia, where they will remain for two weeks, returning to Oswegatchie week be- fore they depart for the majors post in Texas.
 Colonel Haslins, father of the bride, is absent from his post in Havana, Cuba, on thirty days furlough After his return he will retire as a brigadier- general.
 Major Gaston was formerly.cin the Eighth cavalry Tn February of this year he was promoted to be major of the First cavalry.
 Among the guests present at the wedding were officers in the New Lon don district, and Major Russell, retired, of Washington; R. A. Garden, Forbes H. Hennessy and Mrs M. W. and the Misses Lent of New York. a%yss
 Dr w. H. Haskins of New York, Jos eph l.. Haskins of Buffalo and Law renee Haskins, of Cornell college, brothers of the bride, were, also pres pnt a{t e-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
CLASH IN NEW YORK.

New York, May 16.-There was a clash between Italian strikers and non union men in the Bronx to-day in which several persons injured. The strikers attacked number of men who had been engaged to take their places. A lively fight was in pro- gress when thespolice arrived and dis persed the rioters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

There will be an pworth league an- niversary service at Grace M E. church tomorrow evening at 7:3O. Messrs Barnes, Potter and Palmer will give short addresses on topics of in- terest to the league. A male quartet of Watertown will also assist at the service. This will bake the place of the regular service in the evening. Morning service at 10:3O. Rev J. J. Moffett will oficiate. Sunday school at F o'clock The regular services at St MichaeTs tomorrow. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Mass at 1O:3O. The Rev M. J, Traynor will officiate. The regular services will be held at St Pauls tomorrow. Morning service al 1O-3O, Sunday school at 12, evening ser vice at 7:30 o'clock. he Rev MT Stans- field will off1ciate
 The many friends of Mrs Charles Deardon will be pleased to know that she is out and able to walk about with out the aid of crutches, which she has not been able to do for the past ten years. Mrs Deardon has spent a large sum trying to get relief. Finally she tried a patent medicine, the handbfll of which was left at the door and Thursday she was out for short walk.
 Charles Sherman, ST, who has been i'll for the past few weeks, is reported much improved.
 Gustave Weible is confined to his home with severe attack of rheuma.- tism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
NEW HAVEN TRoLLEYMEN.

The union of trolleymen employed by the Fair Haven and Westville railroad held meeting yesterday and voted to present request that the pay of the men who worked ten years for the com pany shall be twenty-five cents an hour and that men who have worked five years shall be paid twenty-two and one-ha1f cents an hour. At present the men get twenty cents an hour. The pe- tition embodying these requests will be presented to the company soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
SERGEANT WING APPOINTED.

South Norwalk, May 16.-sergeant Charles l. Wing of Go D, Fourth in fantry, c. N. G., has been appointed sergeant major of the Fourth infan- try. Colonel Charles W. Hendrle con- manding. Sergeant Major Wing sue ceeds Sergeant Major Alexander Weed, .sjr, and is son O. Rev H. E. Wing of South Norwaik
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
EMPLoYEs TO BE LAID OFF.

New York, May 16.-As a result of the refusal of fstwenty-five men to work on the battleship Conneeticut under the piece system of payment, fully TOO employees in the shops in the Brooklyn navy yard will soon be laid off The ship is now far behind her sister yes sel, which is being built by private con tract at the Newport News shipyard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNED.

Sandy Hook, May 16.-The railroad bridge over the Pomperaug river be- tween this town and South Britain was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The fire was started by hot coals which dropped from the fire box of a passing engine. Until the bridge is re- placed, trains will be sent around by way of HaWleyville
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
NO ONE TO BLAME.

Shelton, May 16.-Coroner Doten, who has been investigating the rail- road accident of May 7, when Frank Roteh of New Haven was killed, has decided that no one was to blame for the accident and no arrests will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Rubbing It In.

Husband-Last night I dreamed I was in Heaven. wonder what ahat's sign of? -A
 Wife-It must be a sign that Gasp old adagea about the contrariness of dreams is true.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
NO ALARM FELT.

5 Washington, May 16.-Ihe training ship Alliance has arrived at Hampton Roads from Kingston, Jamaica, from which port she sailed April IT. The navy department denies that alarm has
 been felt about her safety
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
G|RL KILLED AT WA1ERVILLE
Edna Debopde's Head Crushed -.. With Steam Drill.

The Child Was Picking Flowers to
 Place Upon Her Grandmother $
 Grave--Epworth League Anniversary Service ~To-Morrow.
 This morning little Edna Deborde daughter of MT and Mrs John Deborde of North Main street, while at play in the rear of the Ward residence where they are at work getting out stone for the Pin factory, was instant ly killed by the overturning of the steam drill. The child was picking flowers for her grandmother's grave. She was badly crushed about the head and shoulders. Mrs George Ward lift ed the steam drill from the child's body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
ELECTRICAL PLANT BURNED.

Concord. N. H., May H6.-A fire which broke out early today destroyed the extensive. plant of the Whitney Electrical Go at Penacook. The loss is estimated at $50,O0O, partially 1n- sured The cause of the fire is not known to the owners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
The best business positions are SC

The best business positions are se- cured through advertising for them BECAGgSE the best business men want people t6 do things in business way. AND IT'S A BUSINESS WAY TO AD- VERTTSEt. Try the Democrat want columns, the position might be secured for 10 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
A..umed at the AItar.

Tess She's travelling under an as- sumed name now.
 Jess-You don't say sol What is it? "Her husbands. She was married yesterday .'-Modern Science.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and sunda "; Warme- Sun- SaE light east to ssuth winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
DEAD AT ST PETERSBURG.

St Petersburg, May 16.-Constantine Grunwa1dt, who was prominent in the TAcific sealing industry, is dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
FIRE InSS S50. 0ON.

Spokane, Wash, May 16. Practically the entire plant of the Empire Mill Go at Harrison, Idaho, has been destroyed by fire. Loss $50, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
HARRTMAN IN NEW YORK.
Te Expects to Sail for Europe Next
 Tuesday.

New York, May 16.-E H. Hartman arrived here on his special train at 1O:4O o'clock. He walked from the train to his automobile and in an inter- view given from his automobile said that he had suffered from a slight at tack of appendicitis, but had received the best of attention and expected to sail for Europe on the 26th inst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

CONSTITUTION AT RIVERSIDE. ~ New London, May 16:-The yacht Constitution arrived last night and was hauled out to-day at Riverside. Her underbody will be cleaned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Chief Birmingham's Orders.

At police headquarters last night the following notice was posted: All members of the department are hereby Instructed to see that no serious dis turbances or breaches of the peace oc- cur during the trolley strike now in progress in this city. Members of the department are not to take sides in this matter, but to attend strictly to police duty and the protection of life and property. (signe0 Eugene Bir- nin gham, Superintendent of Police.' Police were stationed at both, barns of the company last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
TO LEAyE ST PETERsBITRG

St Petersburg, May 16.-Ambassa dor Mccormick and Miss McCormicE leave here tonight for the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
SIX YEARS FOR MAYOR AMEs.

Minneapolis, May 16.-Former May or Ames vas to-day senter eed to six years impsieenment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
CAPTAIN FERsHING RELIEVED

NAPIATN E bhSFIINI INIlLLI1 L1t7s
 Manila, May I6.-CaDtain Persling has been relieved of the command of the Lanao expedition and has been sue ceeded by Lieutenant Colonel Rodgers of the Fifteenth cavalry. Captain Pershing, who is i'll. has been ordered to Zamboanga for medical examinar ton and will probably be sent home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Strikers Statement.

For the men, MT Bane gave out a statement, setting forth the fact of the action of the meeting. He said that all but three of the 225 employees had refrained from work. He referred to the fact that the men on the Coles ex- press cars had been permitted to work. He said at the meeting the conditions had been thoroughly discussed and it was hoped to avoid strike. The step had been considered for six months. the meeting at 10 a. m to perform cer- tain duties. He wanted the public ! t6 know, as far as advisable, of thesd Angs of the men. This was their de- Ysire. Said he: eve want to be fair { to the company and to the public in general There will be no occasion for sensa tional stories in newspapers, and , all we ask is that the local press treat 3 us fairly now. as in the past" He fur ! ffler said: "We do not feel that we . have made any unrea sonable demands s in asking wage of $2.25 per day. We receive less for our work than men who are shoveling dirt on the street, 4 and while the work we do may not be S cIassed as severe manual labor yet we are called to operate cars that are keyed to speed of B miles per hour, Il and on the time schedule that we have here to follow motorman- has to keep his eyes open and his head clear to make his runs on time. We will not countenance any violence. Our men S will report twice daily at our headquar- ters for roll call, once at 10 a. m. and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Statement By Mir Sewell.

During the morning statements were made by both General Manager Sewell
 md the press committee of the trolley
 nen. MT SewelI said that the company
 uouId not recede from the position in- sicated in the letter of April 15. He
 afed that when the road was taken
 ossession of three years ago, the av- zerage wage paid was but B cents per #hollr. On December 15, 1900, it was Increased, as also in October last. He also said that an announcement had .been posted to the effect that a still farther increase of wages would begin June 1. as stated in his letter in reply to their requests. The men were be
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-30
related some a

duty. A little fellow with blue uni
form, red rose, and an old army can
teen concluded the exercises as follows:
MY company was doing duty at Cold
Harbor. Our army had passed to the
left and our captain got anxious and
ordered me to climb big tree near the
edge of the woods we were stationed in,
and look around for Johnnies. The tree
was in full leaf and hid me from sight.
When half way up took off my haver-
sack, canteen and belt, laid them in a
forked branch and went on to the top
to get view. Before | could report, a
fianking party came in behind our boys,
captured every one and left me unseen in
the tree. AS soon as they passed l slid
down, forgetting my equipments, and
made tracks through the woods, reaching
our line Just ahead of the confederate
skirmish line.
Last year l visited the old route from
the Wilderness to Petersburg, hunted up
many old landmarks and well-remem-
bered points, and when l got to Cold
Harbor struck the field where our divi-
sion drove back the confederates, con-
cluded to see If the old tree was still
standing. The woods looked just as they
did in May 1864. l found the tree with
out difficulty, and determined to ascend
to my old perch and look at the country.
went up, little slower than in '64-had
to stop and rest several times. Looking
around in one of my rests, / was sur
prised to see my old haversack, canteen
and belt just where had put them 20
years ago.
"The haversack was rotten, but the
hardtack was all right. The cartridge
belt wcHlld not hold together but picked
out some of the bullets from the tin
cases as souvenirs. The canteen was o.
K. Being hungry, sat on a branch, ate
a couple of the hardtack and washed
them down with copious draughts from
the canteen. Hold on, mister said a
pert schoolboy who was taking in all
that was said You don't mean to say
that that water in that canteen was fit
to drink after hanging there 20 years in
the sun and storm?'
who said water?" replied that grand
old vet. "It was whisky, canteenful
which had bought only ten minutes be-
fore climbing that tree from darky at
Dunton's, giving in exchange my last
dollar. He had a barrel hidden some
place and peddled 1t out to our boys.
Youngster, when tell a story tell it
straight and have the documents to prove
it.
Comrades, here is the same old can
teen, pass 1t around, taste the contents,
verify my statements and convince this
boy that truth is truth"
The canteen went around, and every
veteran present was ready to affirm that
the story was true-to the best OF his
knowledge.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-30

children with imm sdiate and complete
confidence. l do not think have ever
seen a really good portrait of child
taken by man or woman who did not
instinCtively delight in children. The
simple truth will be found at the root
of the success of all popular profess
sional child photographers, for it is
essential that the little sitter shall first
of all be placed at complete ease. Many
children are as nervous of sitting as the
most fastidious of adults; others, again,
will positively refuse to sit at all, out of
sheer contrar!ness. and one must be
prepared to exert their utmost talents
to face the ordeal successfully.
But even supposing that child has
been discovered who, without tears or
the necessity of entreaty, is willing to
sit quietly for its portrait, it will be
found most troublesome operation to
find really natural and pretty position.
II children will sit at all, they will sell
dom submit to any arranging of their
hands and feet or fitting of their heads.
and the wise one will not be slow to dis
cover that If apparently left to them
selves they will naturally drop into a
pleasant and graceful pose-which one
must be prompt to catch.
The portrait reproduced of a little
girl with her right hand resting upon a
cat is pleasing example of a child's
ability to naturally assume a graceful
position. The writer simply invited her
to sit by the cat. having prearranged the
camera and put in the plate. At the
right moment he called her attention
and made the exposure, with the result
that a charming picture was obtained.
though technically, perhaps, it leaves
good deal to be desired, being some
what out of focus. In the second ex-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-10-30

bis former aid. AS he was mounting bis
chief of staff approached him with a very
serious look and a paper.
General" said the officer, 81 have re-
ceived charges against Lieut. Bayliss for
conduct unbecoming an officer and gem
tleman, the specifications being appro-
priating money and reporting that it had
been captured with the headquarters
baggage"
The scowl on the generals face and the
growl on his lips were ominous.
Issue an order" he said, "susperGing
him from the staff pending trial and an
other detailing Billy Hoyt to his old posi-
ton" Then mounting, he rode away.
He found his aid lowering between life
and death.
Billy" he said, bending over the boy,
1--WE ordered you detailed back on the
staff. You may play poker every minute
you're not on duty and draw on me for
the funds
Billy recovered. Bayliss was convict
ed Of appropriating not only brother
officers, but the generals money to his
own purposes.
Boys will be boys" said the general.
Soldiers live q reckless life, and will
have reckless amusements. Poker is
bad, but there are other things that are
worse"