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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
THE PARENTAL CATFISH.
Good Trait That Does Not Seem to Be Possessed by Other
 Fishes.

"The catfish" said an angler, ac- cording to the Philadelphia Record, Sis the only fish I know that seems
 to have any affection for it's young. Other fish disregard their young al- together-will even eat them at times but not so with the scatty.' The first time | Idiscovered this good trait was last summer. l was angling in
 a mill dam, and in the clear water I saw a host of little catfish, accom- panied by two adults. The adults husband and wife, no doubt--watched
 over the babies with anxious care.
 They darted in this direction and that, keeping the coast clear, and if a stranger fish approached they ruff fled up and fought it off like lions. They did thing that indicated great intelligence in them when they saw me. Happening to glance up and catch my eye, they feared that meant mischief, and instantly they sank down. to the bottom and thrashed the mud about with their tails, thus creating an opaque cloud wherein their young and they were invisible. Since that time have often seen catfish with their young. TFere have been two adults in each cs.se to look after the small fry, and in the presence of some great dan- ger the opaque cloud of mud has al
 Vays been drawn about the brood '
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17

"'The Southerners" is true story of life in the south, and will please you.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
HEARTS OF OAK"

James A. Herne's dramatic master piece, Hearts of Oak, will undoubtedly attract many lovers of heart-stirring drama to Polls on Thursday evening When Mir Herne wrote this play it was said by many that he was ahead of the times. h the face of fierce opposition the author upset all stage traditions. He broke away from the rawlings and rantings of the footlights, he swept aside impossible scenes and situations, he cast out the ugly stage properties and evolved new order of things. He gave to the stage Hearts of Oak'' and Shore Acres, "reaF' men, women and children. He used no makeshift and stage properties where it was possible to present the genuine article. Who can ever forget the real supper scenes in these two dometsic plays and the real babies that are introduced with such exquisite realism? MT Herne has written many fine plays, but none bet ter than s'Hearts of Oak" Seats will go on sale tomorrow at 25, B, 30 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
THE LATEST CRUSADERS.
How tIae DonlShobors Flooded to the East ii Search of tho
 New Light.

While the women were being cared for, the men pilgrims of the Doukho- bors-so1ne 500 in number--had start ed on their walk to Jesus" Early in the morning they paraded Yorkton, singing their dirge-like hymns, says writer on "The Doukhobors," in Leslie's Monthly.
 For ten days the seekers for the new light plodded to the east Neither hunger nor exposure could daunt their determination. Thirty returned to their villages at various points in their journey, but 50 others came from dis tant points to take their places. At Millwood, three days after leaving Yorkton, they expected the Saviour to reveal Himself, and when He failed to appear they were confident they would meet Him in Winnipeg. The strain of long-continued religious excitement, combined with insufficient nourish- ment, made many of them subject to Authorization. ssJohn the Baptist ; the leader, would frequently cry aloud and leap and clutch at the'air. "I see Himi" he would scream in an agony. ssI see Jesus, my brothers. He is here. You will see Him soon" Ateyery such outbreak a paroxysm of emotion would sweep like wave down the long procession. Three or four were so weakened that they had to be carried on filters. And at last, discouraged and exhausted, they were forced into trains by the police at Minnedosa and taken home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
ETHEI, BARRYMORE

Miss Ethel Barrymore appeared in two short pieces at Polls last evening.
 The first, Carrots a one-act curtain
 raiser, and the second "A Country
 Mouse" three-act comedy of English
 society. Carrots is a pathetic piece,
 depicting the anguish of three good natured souls living under grievous
 misunderstanding The title role is played by Miss Barrymore. Carrots
 Is boy, an only son living with his
 father and mother. His mother is a
 constant grind on his highly imagina- tive disposition and delicate constitu-
 ton. Her matter of fact stolidity
 drives him to make two attempts on
 his life, which, fortunately, are not
 witnessed by the audience. He is mis-
 understood by his father, whom he dearly loves, and finally he opens his soul to him and sunshine of domestic peace brightens I'D the boy's life The mother leaves home. but soon returns
 with tie influence of the church beam ing in her eyes and in her behavior to Carrots and her husband The act ing in this piece was splendid and nat
 ural. "A Country Mousse had no new features from the usual English society comedy The piece is built on the love intrigues of the very rich seeking for excitement and pleasure. Tn this Miss Barrymore appears as Angela Muir, the
 country mousse" being brought up among the hay fields and the clover of the country. and she enters London society redolent of perfume of "new mown hay" as the English novel would say. AIT through it the innocence Of Angela the country mouse runs in col Iision with the love intrigues and clan destine conduct of the ladies and gen tIemen among whom she moves. A
 good deal of this must be taken for granted. which is very good thing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17

Cyrus Townsend Brady's latest pro duction is ssThe Southerners." Keep an eye out for it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
"AT PINEY RIDGE.o

David Higgins and Georgia Waldron in "At Piney Ridge" Friday and Satur- day at, Polls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
A NEPHEW FROM AMERICA.
Unpleasant Surprise Given Ills Rel- atlves When He Met Thean
 An France.

A Paris tradesman named Randall received telegram from Hayre few days ago informing him that one of his nephews who had lived in America for the last 20 years was about to re- turn to France. The telegram added that the nephew was anxious to enter tain his relatives at dinner at a restaurant in Paris, after which there would be distribution of surprise packets.
 The uncle issued the invitations. The nephew duly arrived and was received with great hospitality and the banquet took place, covers being laid for 15. The traveller created most favorable impression upon his relatives and told some very extraordinary stories of hfs adventures and life generally in America. At the conclusion of the feast he announced that a famous Indian chief, whom he knew we'll, had confided to him in gratitude for ser vice rendered 2 secret process for changing gold into silver and silver into gold. He placed his own watch and chain i'll napkin and asked his guests to lend him their rings, watches and other jewelry, so that he could illustrate the process,
 The request was compiled with and the jewelry was placed in a napkin. The nephew rose and requested them to keep silence. He said it was necessary they should be in darkness for few moments to insure success of the pro- cess, and when it was completed they would see the surprise he had prepared for them. The electric light was ex- tinguished.
 The diners sat in darkness and silence for a few minutes, One of the party became inpatient and struck a match, says the London Globe, and then the nephew mad decamped with the jeWelry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
COMING EVENTS

Feb 1928 St Thomas's church fair.
 Feb IS to 22-St Anthony's Aid bene- fit.
 Feb 1e-south End $. c. concert and sociable.
 Feb 1o- -Employes Waterbury Buckle Go. annual dance
 Feb 2O-B. A. c. fourteenth annfver- sary.
 Feb 2o-Laundry Workers sociable and dance.
 Feb 22-Irish American Athletic club smoker
 Feb 22-Gem Opera House Stage Employees concert, Naugatuck.
 At Jacques opera house, Sunday, p. m., February p, E. A. Paddock of Weiser. Idaho.
 Feb 23-Juveni1e mfnstrels, Water town
 Feb 24-U. of P. Glee clubs concert Feb 24-Waterbury Military band promenade. Feb French Canadian Socia club concert and dance. Feb Masquerade sociable o1 SpeedweIl lodge and Myrtle temple. March 5-Celebration of anniversary of Robert Emmet. Mar 16-22-Mount Olive A. M. E Zion church grand rally. Mar 20-Lecture by Hon J. c. Da ney, A. M. B. Zion church.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17

The fancy shirts that are going to be worn so much the coming season. either stiff or soft bosoms, are in U. s. x Co.'S opening sale for 8 and 79 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
"THE SHOW GIRL"

Local showgoers will hardly need to be told much concerning the merits of The Show Girl" which Ed Rice will present at Polrs tomorrow evening. On both the previous occasions the show was given here it made an inn pression as the best musical comedy of the season. and it is q fact that in New York and Boston it made similar ina pression. The cast and production here will be the same as on the two previous occasions and. as i'll New York and Boston, the principals includ- Ing Frank Labor, David Lythgoe, John Ford, Robert Daley, Margaret Knight, YoIande Wallace, Marie Hilton and others. Prices are %, 50, 75 cents, $1 and S15O
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
Mems Shirts.

lumfnates it from his own personal ex- perience in various tours of investiga- ton among the tribes. School children and others should turn out in large numbers to hear MT Seton, and for the benefit of the little ones the lecture is scheduled to begin at 4 o'clock. Prices are 25 and 90 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

 Naturalist club. Drug Clerks union. Anchor lodge, K. of P. Court Falcon, +. of A. Naomi chapter, o. E. s. St Jean Baptiste society. Comsbock lodge, K. of F. Sheridan council, K. of O. Anchor lodge, K. and A. M. Fraternity lodge, I. o. G. T. Old Glory assembly, N. F. l.. Good Cheer council, O. c. F. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Bricklayers' and Masons' union Progressive council, o. U. A. NJ. Sanctuary Onward, A. O. s. of A. Friendly league, millinery, physical training.
 Y. M. c. A. boys class, leaders class, bowling league.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17

as the piece is not one of those that is intended for the elevation of the stage Nevertheless 1t beams with wit and sparkles with good humor and abounds in side splitting situations. No fault could be found with the act ing. Miss Barrymore is blessed with a first class support.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
ERNEsT THOMPSON SETON.

Lively interest is being shown in the lecture on "The Indians as I Know Them" which Ernest Thompson Seton is 10 deliver tomorrow afternoon at Polls. Mir Seton is well rememb cred for the highly Illuminating lecture he delivered on wild animals two seasons ago at Poli's, and the distinguished naturalist won the reputation then, as lae already had elsewhere of being one of the most entertaining and instructive speakers on the public platform. He has wonderfully interesting subject fn the American red man and he H.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
Everybody Can't Do Everything

We can't paint picture. or carve a statue, or make coat, but we can wash clothes to perfection. We can do 1t because we do nothing else-haye done nothing else for good while-b ! cause we have studied It. and thought about 1t, and worked hard as any painter ever did. It requires as much hard work, and practice, and talent, ia make a good laundry as to make a good picture. Everybody can't paint pic- ture-everybody can't wash clothes per. fectly. We want you to give us fair trial, and allow us to prove our word.
 Davis Steam Laundry
 I7 CANAL STREET
 Branch office. e Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
At the Field CIuh Dance.

Gwendolyne-Well, if woman's no means yes, what does her yes mean?
 Will Lander-It means that she knows that the man knows what her no means!-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-17
R ! THEATRICAL l FRATERNAL
WTLLrAiM FAvERsHAM.
.,s .,s .ss .,s Gsgss Gsgss

Another brilliant performance is promised at Polls this evening" when William FaveTsham appears in his great New York success, 'sImpudence. The production, as has been announced already, will be the same in all respects ns during the recent run of two months at the Empire theater, New York, the entire all star cast appearaing in MT Fayersham's support. Fay Davis is tue leading woman. Her simple, nat ural style, and the fresh girlish quail fly she brings to wonderful and ex- Qslisfte art. immediately stamped her as an immense favorfte in New York. Although an American actress, her reputation was first won abroad, where she created such important roles as Iris. Miss Davis plays Billy Marr the girl with whom Faversham is in love. The other members of the company are HIlda Spong. late leading lady of Da1y's theater. and who will be the leading lady of the New Lyceum the ater, New York, when 1t opens next au- funan; Jeffreys Lewis, of La Belle Russes fame; Mrs Georgie Dickson, Maggie Halloway Fisher, Helen Low ell, Mrs Sol Smith, Caroline Starbuck, Charles Marbury. Richard Bennett, George Irving, Joseph Francoeur, Wal ter Erskine and others. Prices are 25, 30. 75 cents, $1 and $1.5O
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Again did two delighted audiences have a rare old time at the Jacques yesterday, and again did laughter vie with W0nderment as the funny acts aud novelties followed each other in beW1idering succession. First in inn p0rtance, because headlined as such, are May Duryea and John L. Kearney in the comedietta ssThe Imposter. y Like many another comedy sketch,
 The Imposter'' has confusion of per sonalities for its basis, the mistake in this case arising from young man getting into a wrong room. It is an exceedingly amusing skit. well con eeived and excellently worked out, and Miss Duryea and Mir Kearney plays ii with exquisite art. The great Nevar. r0s, who were seen here last season have the same sensational acrobatic novelty, which includes some barrel stumbling that is original with them selves and has never been copied by other acrobats. Considerable interest attached to the vftagraph illustrations of the American fireman's life. which fs Ahnue WohucTIuiIIE VlVld. The pic lures show the fireman in all the vari osls phases Of his daily life, in the quarters at play and at sleep, rushing out of bed at the midnight alarm hastily dressing and rushing to the spiral. sliding to the main floor, har messing the horses, leaping to seats and living through the streets to the scene of the fire, there to encounter some perilous experiences It is all very vivid and real. and the pictures will undoubtedly be widely talked of dur ing the week. Other acts are offered by Irene Franklin, yivaclous and sprightly comedienne: George B. Alex anfIer and Olive Kerr. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 2( rents, ladies 10.
 ERNEST THOMPSON SETON.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
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while Tue, Forbid Their Members TO Serve
In the states Army.

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
THE TREATIES GO OVER.
An Extra Session Of the senate VIII BE
Called Soon After March 4.

WAsHISoToN. Feb. 2s-To-day's devel-
opments In the Senate disposed Of the last
hope OF ratifytng either the Panama Canal
treaty or the Cuban Reciprocity treaty at
tho session. which comes to an end next
Wednesday. and the conclusion is therefor
inevitable that an extra session of the
Senate will be called to meet soon after
March I. President Roosevelt has already
determined to issue his proclamation calling
the Senators together, as he was told by
the leaders early in the day that nothing
short OF death would stop Senator Morgan's
tongue and that 1t had been decided to
yield to the inevitable and go ahead with
the transaction Of business necessary to
bring the nession to a close, leaving all the
treaties PENDING.
Contrary to general opinion. the Presi-
dent if not required to give advance notice
OF an extra session Of the Senate or Of
congress. but will, Of course, fix the date
such time that the new Senators will be-
able to get to Washington before the session
begins II is his present purpose to con-
vene the body very soon after March T.
Both houses Of Congress will be in session
Tomorrow. but in the Senate no business
will be transacted except the delivery Of
euloges on four deceased members OF the
present Congress. This will be the first
time that the Senate ever met on Sunday
for the purpose Of listening to eulogies,
and the departure from custom was not
accomplished without something OF row
To-day had been set apart for these
funeral services, but the state OF the public
business was such that is was necessarv TO
postpone the order for the day, and this ~as
done in opposition to the few Democrat c
Senators who seemed determined to emulate
the example set by their colleagues in the
House and throw obstacles In the way OF
the Republican programme.
The Statehood bill has gone by the board
along with the treaties, the only difference
being that the Statehood bill il dead until
RENT reduced in the new Congress to meet
next December. and the treaties are very
much alive and will probably be ratified
by the first OF April.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
CORNELL STUDENT MISSING.
He Bought a Ticket for Germany. hut Did
Not Take the steamship.

IruacA, n Y. Feb. 2s.-Where in George
Arthur Buhl. the freshman In the College
Of Law at Cornell. who was dropped as n
result Of tho mid-year examinations When
last seen ia Ithaca he had jus, received an
order by telegraph for $3.50 and had pur-
chased ticket for Germany, where his
father il now living Later he was known
to have tried To sell the ticket. hut whether
he vas successful or not cannot he ascer-
tanned A, any rate he has left Ithaca
and his uncle and father are frantic 70
learn where he Is now staying. Bull lives
in Chicago. His father and uncle, Joseph
Theurer, are the proprie;ors Of the Peter
Schpenhoefen Brewing Company. The
company is wealthy one aud occupies
three or four blocks in Chicago.
When nuhl wrote to his uncle that he
must leave Ithaca, II was arranged that he
,,.nud GO to Germany to join the elder
Bull who was visiting there. However,
when Mr. Theurer learned tina, young Bull
did not take the steamship for Germany
le did not know where To find him, and he
has telegraphed the whole country over 10
learn his whereabouts
Buhl lived at EOS Dryden road He en-
tered Cornell in the fall Of 1901 Previous
=, his collegtlte career he was a student
in Cascadilla School. He boarded good
deal At II e. Norwood'- cafe. and Just
before his disappearance paid bill there
OF about So.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
HEAIr SNOW ~ rHE WEST
sryerrst storm Of the winter In the North
wrst Trains stalled,

CuicAoo, Feb, 2s,-A "vcr" snowstorm
sw,p, over tho Sorthwes, and West last
night, Railroad ,raf,ic vas impcdcd ~
many caHcs. and II IN believed that 'o"s OF
stock will he heavy, Dispatches from IN
Dakotas and Montana ray the storm was
tho wors, Of the season, Western hshS"S
/. buried under wha, probably IL the h"sv-
ir-, fall OF snow ever experienced In thAt
mar, Of the State. SNOW covering the ground
ON the level to u depth Of twenty inches
Union Pacific train No, D, which lr''
Denver for the Fast, has been stuck IN the
snow near Cheyenne Wells aimee o'clock
las, night, Engines sent Ia the aSrlr'anc"
Of the train arr meeting with much DIM
Guilty l~cauHo of the heavy drifts IN"
storm IL general throughout Colorado ana
Nebraska, where the snowfall war followed
by drop Of ~ degrees In the 'cmpcra'nrr,
From different towns In Iowa, WiHconr'n'
Minnesota and Nebraska reports hav"
b~en received telling Of a heavy snowfall
accompanied by high winds and f"'hhs
temperature,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
CREMONA VIOLIN STOLEN.
TRAMP Took n while mr.. Mead. Ut Owner
MAS snow bsIling Some lhtidrcn.

GREENWICH, Conn, Feb. 2s.-Dr. ClarkSon
n Mead of greenwich and Port Chester has
be.n searching since Thursday afternoon
Sor his Cremona violin. which disappeared
mys,eriously from his Office steps in Port
Chester, while he was romping with some
children. The violin was made 10y Joseph
Cuamerius OF Cremona, Italy, about the
middle Of the sixteenth century, and has
been in the doctors family for many years,
7, wa. a fine instrument and was worth
seyoral thousand dollars. The only other
Instrument like II owned ia this neighbor-
hood /, IN n q Havcmeyer's collection,
for which he IL said 10 have paid - 900
DIR Mead II not "A great NIoHnist but
he plsys for HE own enjoyment and the
ontart ainInent OF his friends On Thurs
dny sfI.rnoo he took part IN an entertain
m.ni in PORT Chester, and returning placed
the box containing the violin on his steps
Will. he engaged IN a SNOWFALL battle with
some bays and girls Of tn" neiRhtorhood
When he turned To enter has ohice the
violin was missing DIR. 7. G. Elmendorf
a brother physician. happened along, and
noticing the perturbed condition OF DR.
Mead made inquiries of him as Ia his trouble.
Dr Eim.ndorf ,old Or Mead that he had
seen a tramp walking on Ming street with
"A violin box under his arm. The doctor
started in pursuit and went ~ far ~ Glen-
Vile but could grt NJ trace Of the tramp
A.. has nov offered q ieward OF $500 Tor
IA. return 81 ia" violin and no questions
asked
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-01
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Tor s.,,-suI,part,

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rarili-- nd correction Convention held
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n be- dlin't entertain i"f -hs wouldn't
ts,ard ~th Is any ilnE"f, and that hr had
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the, Is''h disappeared from h"m" several
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