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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
ASSESSORS AT WORK.
Will Be in Session. Every Day During
 the Present Month.

the Present Month.
 The assessors commenced their la bors on the lists for 1902 this morning and will be in session every day dur ing the present month for the purpose of giving property owners an oppor- tunity to comply with the law regard ing the filing of sworn statements as to the amount and value of their rat able property. They will be in session from 9 to 12 in the forenoon, from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and from ' to 8 in the evening. The board is anxious to have people call early in the month and thus avoid croWding later on. They also wish to remind merchants and business men of every character that it will be to their advantage to file statements of their taxable property, for every dealer will be looked up this year and those who fail'to report will have the ten per cent added. This law will be adhered to In all cases so that it behooves every rate payer to see that his list is In before July 1. Don't re- main away because of any trouble you may expect in writing out your lists You don't have to do anything at all The clerks will attend to that part of the program. Just step in and tell the assessors. how much property you own, where it is located and what you consider 1t worth and the board will do the rest. |s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Held in St Margaret's School This
 Morning.

Morning.
 The graduating exercises of the class of 1903 of Sit Margaret's school were held this morning at II o'clock, in the school bIlilding. There was a large attendance, including many guests from out of town. The class was ad- dressed by. Edward Howard Griggs of Harvard university, who spoke elo. quently on "Educatton for the Art of Life" Diplomas were presented to the twenty-four young ladies, members of the class, by the Rev Francis T. Russell, rector of St Margaret's school for so many years. The program of exercises was as follows: Processfonal- Hymn 519
 Two Skylarks" ........ Leschetizky
 Mary N. Davidson. (a) Cradle Song ........ Franz Ries Cb) Spring .............. Oscar Well
 G1ee club.
 Address Edward Howard Grfggs School Song" ............. GIee club Presentation of diplomas. Benediction.
 Doxology
 After the exercises luncheon was served to the graduates and the out Of town guests. The comm encemen day exercises will be ended tonight. when the annual dance of the senior class will be held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
Bacon i'm His steamer Trunk.

"What do you think of shipping a couple of sides of bacon to Germany in a steamer trunk?" asked a grocer "A customer whose people live in the fatherland came in here the other day and bought two sides of meat and gave us particular orders to have them carefully done up, as he wanted. to put them in his steamer trunk. He said his old folks liked American bacon, and that he always took a couple of sides as a present to his people, who live in one of the villages just back of the Rhine. I have made shipments of all sorts to European countries, but I never had another such order as that."--N. Y. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
Queer Land Tenure.

At Broughton, near Brigg, in Lin- colnshire, England, some lands are held by the following tenure: Every year on Palm Sunday & person from Broughton enters the church porch at Caister having green silk purse containing two shillings and penny, tied up at the end of cart whip, which he cracks three times in the porch and stays there until the sec- ond lesson begins. Then he enters the church and cracks the whip again, finally depositing the purse and contents.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
LETTER CARRIERS.
Annual Meeting of State Association In Stamford Saturday.

Annual Meeting of State Association Tn Stamford Saturday.
 The Connecticut State Association od Letter Carriers held it's annual meet ing at the Burlington arcade, Stam- ford, Saturday. The report of the secretary showed 335 members, an in crease of twenty three during the year. There are now twenty four branches one new one having, been formed in Putnam during the year. Officers elected were as. follows:
 President-E -Elbert M. Clark, South Norwalk.
 Vice president-Fred L. sunburn, New Britain: es
 secretary-John B. Gossman, Hart. ford. .
 Treasurer William c. Moore, Meri- den. l
 The annual banquet was served Tn the Burlington arcade.
 A resolution providing for an equali- zation of salaries provoked considera- ble discussion, but was tabled, as the delegates failed to agree. 7 Provision was made for the retire ment of letter carriers when they reach 65 years of age or after thirty years service on a pension of $500 a year, to. be paid from fund contribut. ed by the carriers. The officers elect. ed will select the place for the next annual meeting. At the banquet in the evening Postmaster T. A. Fessen' den of Stamford presided. Included among the speakers were Congress. man E. J. Hill, Postmaster Howarth of New Haven and Postmaster Mari- gold of Bridgeport. Congressnna an Hills speech was the feature of the evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to return our thanks to the friends who sympathized with us in our recent bereavement, and par ticularly to the Brooklyn Athletic club and the Bartenders' union for floral offerings
 MIR AND MRS VALENTINE HAS
 SELL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-01
OUR SEMI ANNUAL
 I-3 OFF SALE.

Tn order to dispose of our seasonabls stock in season we generally reduce our prices early and not at the end of the season. Beginning Monday, June 1, we will offer our entire stock, with- out reserve, at 1-3 off sale, in other words, in order to make room for next seasons stock we will allow 1-3 of the price on any article in our various
 DEPARTMENTS and yet at our usual 2 terms, foa cash or on credit. Don't neglect this great opportunity, but call at once to the
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-10-03

Steam and pipe fittings Of all kinds
at Armand Psrsaoaa's hardware store.
That rich. ''nntty'' flavor is found
only in bread made from Auto-est
flour. Manufactured by the Cable
Milling Co., Post FAlls. Idaho. For
sale by ell grOcerS
How about that nsw suit for falli
We have just received two Of the
strongest lines Of samples shown In
the United States. We guarantee q
at and satisfactiOn In every instance.
The Idaho Mercantile Co.
B. H. Williams has received l. OOO
pair Of Gold Seal, Goodyear Glove
and Asply Rubber Co. rubbers and
shoes Every pair guaranteed not to
crack. II they do, call and get q
new pair free of charge.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-10-03


Defendant
f. A. ShalIis to w. NJ Ramsden
You are hereby notified that there Is nov On
the peace, in and for the precinct OF Occur d.
Alene, county OF kOOtenai, state OF Idaho, a
complaint OF the above named defendant where
In Judgment Is demanded against you in the
sum OF S2a.s5 on account of goods, wares and
merchandise. towft
Groceries sold and delivered 10 you BY plain
TN at your special instance and request together
with interest on the same at the rate Of per
cent. per annum from the nth day Of July, 1903,
until paid, together with costs and dlsburse-
ments made and expended In this action, As
will more fully appear by reference 10 a copy Of
the complaint in said action which Il attached
hereto and made part Of this summons and Is
served herewith.
Yoa are further directed and summoned 10
appear before me at my Office in Occur d'Alene
precinct. county OF KOotenai state Of Idaho, on
the second day Of November, 1908. al 10 O'Clock
a. m OF said day to answer the said complaint
OF plaintiff herein. And YOU are also notified
that unless you appear and answer the said
complaint at the said time and place, said plain
Tin viii take Judgment against you for the sum
claimed by him in the said complaint. towit
The sum Of S2S IS with interest thereon az the
rate Of ip er cent per annum from the 18th DAY
Of July 1903, until paid, together with costs and
disbursements made and expended In this ae-
tion.
Given under my hand at my Office this 2is;
day OF September, IN the year of our Lord, one
thousand nine hundred and three.
ALBERT V. CHAMBERLIN
Justice OF the Peace for Occur 4 Alene, Pre-
einct, IN and for kOotenai county state Of
Idaho
tfoode s sanders, Attorneys for Piaintin
sept afoct.24.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-10-03
summons.

In the Justice Court Occur Il Aiene Precinct
KootenAi County, State OF Idaho.
r A shalns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

would result to the public mind from the morbid interest attaching to the triple execution. The governor had even written a portion of his final opinion in the case, committing the sentence of Frederick H. VanWormer, the youngest of the three, upon the natural theory that he might have been influenced to the crime by his older brothers, but careful re-in- vestigation of the question convinced the governor that the youngest broth CT was as guilty as any, if indeed he was not in fact the ringleader in the crime.
 crime for which they died to-day, was tried alone, and was sentenced to im- prisonment for eighteen years.
 Mrs Hallenbeck soon followed her husband to the grave as also did the aged mother of the murdered man. A brother. George A. Hallenbeck, sur nerve by the awful tragedy enacted almost within his hearing.
 The triple execution of to-day raises to total of seventy-three the list of nurderers who have died in the elec- tric1 chair during the sixteen years since that form of death method super caded the gsllows and the hangman's moose.
 The simultaneous execution of three brothers is not. as has been several times enormously stated. unprecedent- ed in the history of New York state, al- though to find the parallel one must go back more than seventy-ffve years. On June '. 1925. three brothers. Nell son, Israel. IF. and Isaac Thayer, Of the town of Boston. Erie county. were hanged simultaneously on a triple gal lows erected at the west side of Ni- aeara square in the city of Buffalo, in the presence of an enormous gathering of people from all parts of western New York. and, as was then the cus- tom. under guard of an imposing array of state troops, including one regiment of infantry. two troops of horse and a battery of artillery. The crime for which the Thayers died was the butch cry Of q zpe6 Isx xEazoed John Love.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED--Se persons of character
 w and good reputation in each state Gone in this county required) to represent and advertise old established. ealthy bus- 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. o.3l-3o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

EOR SALE--My home. No 56 Kelloxs Street, near Hillside Avenue. Th1 house is practically new, finished through out in hard woods. four fireplaces. fire ozh mantels. three bath rooms. two of whicf have Tennessee marble wainscottin9s. Al< floors and up to date fixtures, ceilings ana side walls ourlaped. Cnaccount Of leaving town vii sell at bargain, small psEn ment down, if desired s per cent Interest 8 balance. The location Is one of tho WITH best in tho city, which will be seen by q visit to the place, A fine home for am one who buys 1t. Do not let this oppnb tunity go by if you are looking for horne For further information write me at Fulton IN. Y, JAMES V. WASHBURNE.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Th people to know that l
 " have large stock of unredeemed pledges in diamonds. watches, iewelry, sil- verware, musical instruments, firearms and overcoats. Also large stock of new goods. Everything will be sold at rockbct- tom prices. Also money loaned on all kinds of personal property, Business considen- tial. M. Green, 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
THE TRANSFORMATION By .e;ss" s:sss'' 4. MILES
 ' OF THE MIGHTY WEST

was my good fortune to witness the transforma- tion of the mighty vest have viewed much of it on horseback and have traversed the zones now occupied by the Canadian, the Great Northern, the Northern Pacific, the Rio Grande and Oregon Short Line, the Union and Central Pacific, the Santa Fe route and the Southern Pacific. I have seen the pioneer and the home builder supplant the savage and the lawless. In my recent journeys across the continent I was more than ever i'm pressed with the underlying wisdom and tranquil virihty of the people. THEY DO NOT WANT WAR; THEY WANT PEACE. have trav- eled far in foreign lands and observed the people
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Old soldiers and widows ot
 w soldiers 10 know that secure pcn- sons without delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49, c. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. l2-3i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

NTANTED- Mechanics and workingmen
 w who do not go home at noon to call and get one of our 2Cc dinners. You will be surprised at the meal we can give you, and you will never more be satisfied with cold dinner. If you take your best meal after your days work is over, we can give you good lunch for l5c at the noon hour. Restaurant. South Main street. Opposite Union. 7.8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

MANTED--A trustworthy gentleman or " lady in each county to manage busi- mess for an old established house of solid financial standing. A straight, bona fide weekly salary of SIS paid by check each Monday, with all expenses, direct from headquarters. Money advanced for ex- penses. Enclose addressed envelope. Man ager, 37o Caxton Building, Chicago.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

of countries have had excellent opportunities know the people of my country and grafed say that in tgn thoughtful patriotic people cannot be found the face of the globe than the people of states and territories There you find the American Independence and enterprise An American citizen with eighty 16O of land loyao demo cratic government, and he is very INDEPENDENT SOVER EIGN The rough w tough element has been replaced by the and mill owner, the herdsman and the agriculturist
 While thirty years the transformation of the great has been marvellous there yet ample for millions may seeking homes There nearly many people crowded the Philippine Islands, large territories the number that living nearly onehaf of the portion of the United while alone richly stored with the products country
 great prosperous could all ed States and millions without being hs of the states
 We not meddlesome, warning nation WHEN WAR COMES THE WAR SPIRIT WILL RESPOND and the brave patriotic American soldiers will make it effective spirit of peace should be cultivated There necessity stir the passions of be that they will be patriotic They love and appreciate their liberties and will maintain and defend them all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

DEAL ESTATE OFFER-The Boughtos IO estate will be sold in building lots cs terms never before offered in the history q Waterbury. Make your choice of lots, sa posit $ioO. which will draw bank insefea until streets are cut at no expense fo fhs purchasers. Avail yourself of this oppon tunity before November 1. Call aa oncs nsJ. E. Sandiford lo9 Bank street. room 4. o-1l-ff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

Preparations Were Completed Amd
 Precautions Taken That No Mis-
 hap Might Occur to TnfIict Tor-
 tur@ on the UnfOrtunates.
 DANNEMORA, N. Y, Oct. lon the eve of execution the three Van Wormer brothers, Willis, Burton and Frederick, were in better condition physically and mentally and, in the opinion of their attending priest, spiritually than any of the many others who have met their fate in the death chamber at this pris- on.
 The most striking exhibition of their remarkable self control was given at an early hour this morning when they said farewell to Warden Deyo in their cells. One by one, with oUtstretch- ed hands. in which not tremor was visible, they grasped that of the kindly warden, who was himself overcome by emotion, Each in turn assured the war den that they thoroughly appreciated that they were. passing their last hours on earth and that they would face death bravely,
 It is forty-six. feet. from the door of the cell room to the chain longer distance than in any, of the other pris- ons of the state. but experiments made have shown that, the time between the leaving of the cell door until the man was supposed to be dead was but l minute and 15 seconds. This rehearsal was the sole object of hlsuring against the possibility of any mishap or un- necessary halt. Keepers personating each of the three condemned were con ducted successively from the cell door to the chair, were swiftly strapped in and the electrodes applied. Every de tail save the single one of turning on the current was observed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Faithful person to call on
 W retail trade and agents for manu- featuring house; local territory; straight salary $40 paid weekly and expense money advanced; previous experience unneces- sary. Position permanent Business suc- cessful. Enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent Travellers, 62o Monon build ng, Chicago. 9-i2-tf x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

Tn almost all respects the tragedy which closed to-day at Clinton prison with the death in the electric chair Of the three brothers Van Wormer, was unique in modern criminal history. Only once before, in New York, is 1t recalled that three brothers have gone to their death together for murder in which they were jointly concerned. Their death, with that of their victim, probably wipes out the blood of their line, fulfills the avowed desire of the community in which they spent their lives from infancy, and avenges a crime for which in point of brutality one might search far for parallel. On Christmas eve. 1901, with their cousin, Harvey Bruce, the three broth CTS. in a wagon hired for the purpose, drove from their home in Kinderhook. some fourteen miles to the hamlet or Greendale. in the, town of Greenport, Columbia county, where lived Peter A. Hallenbeck. the uncle of the Van Wormers. When some distance from Greendale they turned their caats in side out. put on false-faces. or masks. and thus disguised proceeded to the scene of their crime. On the way they stopped at the Greendale church to see who if any of the household upon which they were descending might b. in attendance upon the Christmas eve services. Here also they stole from the vehicles of the farmers a number of robes and whips.
 Thence they went on to the Hallen- beck house, where MT Hallenbeck. his wife and his aged mother were sitting in the lamplight in their living room. Both of the women saw them drive past. A few moments later there was knock at the door, and Mir Hallen- beck answered it, to find the masked men in force before him, armed with revolvers, and plainly bent upon mis- chief. Burton Van Wormer led the way. and with him the old man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WY and girls to sew W hooks and eyes at their homes. Call at 88 Chapel street (Simonsville) Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Tuesday, We'd nesday and Thursday evenings, to9.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
GOIiuIpnS
FOR SEIlE.

EoR SALE-Great bargains of buil
 II material at the new postoffice sit windows. doors, lumber, etc. Must be a at once to clear the lot for building. MI Bobenog or pr. Ward, 9-50~1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Repairin of ali kinds; Bi-
 cycles. Cash Registers Typewritcrs. Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

NV ANTED--A barber, to take charge of
 barber shop in Ansonia, Conn. For particulars address Mrs. c. Donovan, Waterville, Conn. o.29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

EOR SALE at great bargain. one ac II land and house. barn and hennery " Wolcott street, for $l,oOo. J. c. Twinis
 l9o Bank street. 9-z9-3<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WTANTED- sell the best made
 w Watches, Chains. Rings. or any other jewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. Ruby. 172 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
LOST and HOuDD.

TOUND-Room for four more boarders
 II at the Broadway Stables, rear of Polls theater. Business teams to let by the week, FIG. Kilbourn, Prop. 9-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

,WANTED-Everybody who owns a dog
 w that is of any value to his owner to cal on Youmans, 25l South Main Street and have name, residence and registered number marked on collar. Collar alone will not protect your pets. o-l2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

W looking for an over
 w coat. and to save money at the same time, 10 call and inspect our misfits. Also our line of secondhand overcoais, many worn short time only. Wn. Possner. 3O3 Bank street. 9-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

TOR SALE, at discount of 25 per cent fo. IL cash, our entire stock of housefur nishings. in Old Rink. loe Bank street. ] C. Twining. 9-z9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
LIyETIlE. 7uEp8S.

4 GENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE
 "A Either sex, young or old, for fast sell ing article Can be sold anywhere. any time to anybody; big commission. No trouble to sell. No experience necessary. No investment on agents part. We furnish everything. You make returns weekly, Address, Albert Joseph, e7 Nassau street. New York City. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
Miscellaneous.

~ w. SMITH, Expert Chimney Builder. N. Orders received at Malley's, l64 East Main strest. 9.2o.o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

EoR SALE OR ExcHANGE-Two build I ing lots. near trolley line, oakyilla No reasonable offer refused. Party lsav ing town. M. J. B., F. o. Box es7.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
SEED TIM

Are you sowing any of your ssufpIui wealth so that it will bring you 8 bar vest later on If not begin now when you can buy that four-family house on Wolcott street with payment down of $500. Will bring in over tIa amount in rents in one year. Erioes $4,900.
 J, T. PF1ELAN.
 42 Bank Street. Taka s1evaf1ks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

w WANTED-Roomers and boarders al
 l86 Grand street. Regular dinner, 20 cents 9-2o-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

HOTEL PROPERTY FOR SALE with 8 acres of land. 2o-room house furnished complete; large barn. .icehouse poultry house; established for yeAra Best of reasons for selling. Locatea in WestfieId. ANIass. Price $a, 900 Terms easy. Open for Inspection re Hection and investigations Consul 6, 5. Lang. Room F. I5l Bank SI
 REAL ESTATE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-A competent girl for gen.
 eral housework. Apply at l22 Cooke street. S-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-The public to know of the
 " bargains the 25 per cent discount gives you in carpets, ranges, furniture. J, C. Twining, l96 Bank. 9-2o,3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Middle-a lady to do gem W eral housework Apply at 48 Wash ington street. o-3o-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

EoR SALE OR EXCHANGE ss1Sas I machine shop, fully equipped for making and general repairing. Centra located. Reasonable rent. Address e fidential," Democrat office. 9-256
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

WANTED-Four boarders in a private
 family, within 3 minutes of the Sco- will Mfg Co. Men, $4.5o per week girls, $3. Address, "Boarders. Democrat of- flee. e-ao-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
HE DEATH ORDEAL.
Story of the Murder By the Van
 Wormer Brothers.

Preparations Were Completed and Precautions Taken That No Mis- hap Might Occur to TnfIict Tor-
 %mr@ on the VufOrtuumtea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

ITO RENT-25 Denny street; three I rooms, all improvements, to small family. lo-i-5