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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
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Arrangements for. the Convention in
 Norwalk Next Month.

Arrangements for. the Convention in
 Norwalk Next Month.
 John J. Corbett of New Haven, state secretary of the Cathloic Total Absti- nence society of Connecticut, has ar engagements all completed for the state convention which will be held in Nor walk on Monday and Tuesday, Septem- Der and 9. It Is the first time in the history of the state organization to hold a two days convention. Up to the present time one day was sufficient in which to do the work of the conven- ton.
 The convention will be composed of delegates from all over the state. The secretary will report net increase of three societies since the last conven- tion of a year ago. There are now in the state 6,SO0 pledged total abstainers in +he ranks of the 1T. A. B. societies. net gain of about 200 members. Of these there are eight T. A. B. societies in New Haven with a membership in good standing of 1.2OO
 The state president the Rev P. Nc Lean of Milford it Is expected, will be unanimously reelected if he accepts anots,eY term which the rank aud file hone he will as the society has made excellent progress under his leader ship
 It is expected that several or the most noted Catholic temperance aead- ars ln the country will be present at tha convention and make addresses. On Monday evening, September S Ta finer Burke of New York and Father P Doyle, whose names are house s,oJd words in the temperance move n,en+ will make addresses at a grand raI,,- Ao 5,e f1eh in the Catholic church as Norwalk. The Rev Walter ]. shan ,ar Y, yac+nr of the Hartford cathedral, ar5 national president of the Total Ao- a4 s4in narca union. Is also expected to at tend the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
s7, ,5oe,ooo FOR CHARrrT.
sam Lewis Leaves That Out of ar
 Estate of s12,5oo,O0o.

Sam L6WlS ISNNCS AHi"e MY
 Estate of s12,5oo,ooo
 London, Aug 26.-Sam Lewis, tne most famous and fashionable nsurer in England in the past generatlon' who died two years ago leaving TOT tune that was estimated at SS,0oo,ooo' left. it now proves S12,5O0,ooo.
 Over S7,500,eOO goes for charltapie and other public uses including S1,- oOO. GOO for dwellings for the poor ID any part of England that the trustees may select, and $500, 900 for the Jew ish hospital.
 For many years Lewis advancea money to society men and women who had expectations. but no avaii- able cash. He always insisted upon the fulfilment of the whole bond, ana his was one of the chief cases adduceu for the passage of the recently adopt ed Money Lenders act which eTnpoW CTS judges to revise or cancel con- tracts where money lenders have oD- tained extortionate terms.
 Lewis once broke the bank at Mou- ts Carlo and gave all his winnings S0 fAc poer of Marseilles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss May Doyle of Bank street is visiting friends in Torrington.
 John and Miss Lillian Doyle are enjoying two weeks vacation at Savin Rock.
 Mrs John McGrath and family ot South Leonard street left to-day for two weeks visit at the shore.
 Miss Lillian Reis of Bank street will leave to-morrow for Savin Rock. where she will spend her vacation.
 Miss Nellie Kilmartin of South Leonard street is spending a twt weeks vacation with friends in New Haven.
 -Dr Farrell is attending to the prac- tice of Dr Delaney of Naugatnck while the latter is away on his vaca, ton.
 1.-The Misses Nellie Brennan of South Fifth street and Agnes McGrath of South Leonard street are visiting friends in New York.
 Miss Rose veillette of Bank street is expected to return home this week from Canada, where she has been spending the past two months
 Tickets are selling rapidly for the concert and promenade which will be given by the St Thomas Cadets Jun. iors on the evening of September B
 George Callan of Washington ave- nue has resigned his position as ma chinfst with the E. J. Manvilie Ma chine Go and has accepted position at the Barrel foundry.
 An enjoyable party was given nj the home of Miss Helen Smith on South Wilson street last evening. A number of her friends were present and spent several hours in merry manner.
 Miss Mary Carroll of TIT South Leonard street met with a painful ac cident on Saturday when she was re- turning nome from her vacation. Two of her hngers were caught in the door of one of the railroad cars and were badly crushed. It will be a week or more before they will be better.
 Only few weeks remain before the opening of the grand carnival and promenade of the Brooklyn Athletic club, which will be held in the club's quaEters from September 12-19. Ar engagements are being made to make 1t the most enjoyable and successful car nfval ever given by this popular ath- fetfc organization.
 Michael Kilmelavagzs of 695 Riv- erside street was badly scalded this morning. While at work at the factory of the Holmes. Booth & Hay dens Go. pot of metal was over turned and the contents fell all over him. His face, shoulders, arms and chest were badly burned. Dr Good enough dressed the wounds
 "A very delightful lawn party was given at the home of MT and Mrs John Mraz on South Leonard street last night. The lawn was prettily decor ated with many Chinese lanterns. IA dancing pavilion was erected in the rear of the house and there fancine was enjoyed for several hours. Music was furnished by the Rosebud Man dolin orchestra. An excellent sunpe, was served.
 We have just received a fresh sup- ply or Lowney's famous chocolates ana Don-bons, put up in fancy pack ages, all sizes. Also bear in mind we are experts in compromising physicians gist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
THE POLISH POPULATION.
Looking for Representation in the
 American Hierarchy.

American Hierarchy.
 New York, Aug 26.-Documents have been received here from William J. D.. Croke, private chamberlain to Pope Plus x, relating to the endeavors that are being made to secure for the Polish population in the United States a rep resentation of their nationality in the American hierarchy. This action opens again the controversy which caus- ed so much friction in 1900 concern ing the Italian, Slovak, Lithuanian and Bohemian representation.
 Chamberlain Croke says the pres ence in Rome of the Rev Wencestaus Kruszka, rector of Wencesthaus church, Ripon, Wis, deputy of the Catholic Polish congress of the United States, is to obtain for the Catholic Poles this representation Tbe appIf- cants, it is stated, urge the appoint ment of Polish bishops, though they would be satisfied for the time being with vicars general.
 sOut of fourteen cardinals concern ed, these deputies have seen eleven" :" the communication says, 'and they have been welcomed and gratif1ed with substantial agreement in each case, and the matter will immediately be taken up by the new pope"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
SIGHT NOT RESTORED
It is Said that Radium Will Not be
 Used Again on TilIie Spitznadel

IT Us SalQ LndL RduIum VIII ANoI o0
 Used Again on Tillie spitznadel.
 Radium is not to be used again on the eyes of Tillie Spitznadel, the little blind girl, according to reports of statement credited to her mother. IT. New York papers have had considera- ble about the case. The Mail and Tx- press quotes the child's mother as say ing that the experiments made by Drs Annon R. Jenkins and William J. Ham mer should not. be repeated. She said that they had done the child no good but had excited her and made her nerv- ous. She thought that harm was more likely to result than good. Mrs Spitz- nade1 did not like the published state ment that the family is poor. She says they are in comfortable circumstances and that they have spent about Ss,on in the effort to restore Tillie's sight
 Mrs Spftznadei says she had pre- viously been told by eye specialists that Tfllfe's optic nerves were dead and that when these nerves are once destroyed they can never be restored. This is the opinion of the eye experts, and they have been similarly quoted in the papers in connection with this case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
SATEFN SKIRTS.

Black Sateen Skirts, we'll made, with deep pleating, rufaes, tucks and henstitching, regular price $1.39, for this sale 9ScI Black Sateen Skirts, strapped dounces, pleats or rufies, value S162. for this sale S1.25I Black Sateem Skirts, with tucked, hemstftched or pleated founce, made extra full, regular price $20O for this sale $1.5OI Black Sateen Skirts, extra fine quality, with two small tucked ruffies, also hemstitched and tucked hounce, value SPAS, for this sale $1asI Black Skirts, made of permanent finish sateen warranted not to crack, with strapped and hem stitched founce, regular price S275, for this sale $225| Black Sateen Skirts made with two tucked and hemstitched ruff heS or circular ffounce, extra wide, value $3.25, for this sale $2.4SI Black Sateen Skirts, extra well made, with circular f1ounce of hemstitching and tucks, value s3.48, for this sale $2.75I vBest Quality Black Sateen Skirts, made with deep pieating and circular strapped iounce suit able for drop skirts, value $3.75. for this sale $2.9S Black Sateen Skirts. extra large size, made very full with strapped founce, value $1.9S, for this sale $1.4S ' f<--S
 Black Permanent Finish .Sateen Skirts, fiounce finished with hemstitched and tucked ruffles, several different styles to select from. value $500, for this sale $3. AS
 MoREBN SKIRTS. Black Moreen Skirts, with three small rufies, value $1.50, for this sale SIPS Black Moreen Skirts. with circu- lar strapped fl0unce, value $1.S715, for this sale $1.38 Black Moreen Skirts, with deep pleating, usual price SPAS, for this sale $1.9S
 SILK SKIRTS.
 Eilk Skirts in navy, red. green and old rose, with pleating GOT ruff fes, usual price $500, for this sale S4.9S Black Silk Skirts, extra quality taffeta, made with pleating or rufies regular price $5.9s, for this sale S4.So Extra GTeavy Black Taffeta Silk Skirts, with pleating Or strapped founce, value $7.5O. for this sale S5.9S Best Quality Black Taffeta Silk Skirts. with hemstitched, pleat- ed, ruff1ed or strapped founce, made extra full, value $8.98, for this sale $6.9S Black Taffeta Skirts best quality silk, well made. with hem- stitched or ruffied fiounce, value 5000, for this sale $7.9S Black Taffeta Silk Skirts, extra heavy, eIaborateiy trimmed. tor this sale $8,98
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
EVerything
 In Furniture.

Our policy is elaborately liberal 1t would be absurd for US to claim any special advantages in gather Ing these goods. The factories of the world are accessible to all rs- tailers. However, we ara ever alert, continually on the Qui viEe for exceptional chances No store is quicker or read1er to grasp them when they appear. That is one explanation of our leadership The other, the vital and important cause of low prices here, is, that we are willing to sell on a narrow CT a1aargin of profit than any other dealer. Admitting, for the sake of argument, that we pay the same as others, the fact that our policy insists on marking goods at the very lowest of low rates carries home the conviction that money may be saved by coming to us.
 Six thousand square feet of floor. space filled to it's utmost capacity with BEDROOM FURNITURE.
 Variety enough so that those of large or small means can come here and be abundantly satisned.
 nHB REFRIGERATOR SALE eclipses all values heretofore of fered. No time ever was that a good Refrigerator could be bought for so little money as now We want the room for the @Antumn| Furniture Show"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
Mems Boys and 11iIdrGn'S Clothing

at prices that will force you to buy. Modern business methods know of no better time to clear out old stocks anu prepare for new than the between sea son months. .....
 Departing summer is leaving mer chandise stin lingering in every de- nartmept. while autumn stocks are waiting for adanittance.
 What remains of our Sprang anu Summer Goods we intend to foh1n OUT OF OUR STORE B1 1hh POWER OF PRICE.
 SIP Suits are $s.5o; $15 Suits are SIP; $2O and $22 Suits are S15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
ASSAULTED A, WORKMAN

SUPERINTENDENT Threatened tn CInso
 Mill and the Men Went Out.
 Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug 26.-A strike was ordered at the Telluride mill last evening by the Smeltermens' un- ion. A non-union workan who had in- cured the displeasure of the union was assaulted by some of them and resigned his position. Manager Fuller ton issued a notice to the men that if such a thing occurred again he would discharge every union empIoye of the mill. The strike followed and the mill was closed. About 150 men are idle. The Telluride has heretofore employ- ed union and non-unfon men indis- criminately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
MARY ANDERSON DECLINES.
Offer of $25O, 900 Fails to Entice As
 tress From Home.

London, Aug 26-Robert Grau, the American manager, just before sailing for New York. received an answer from Mime de Navarro (Mary Ander- Con) declining his offer of $250, ,OO0 for season of 15o readings in Amer. ica.
 II cannot bear to leave my beauti full home" says Mime de Navarro in her letter, and this Is her sole excuse for declining the magnificent offer Grau has made.
 "After reading the letter I am ever hopeful that new year will see Mme de Navarro willing to again visit America" said MT Grau, and he inti mated that he would renew his pro. position at an early date.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26
Blackberry Cordial.

Fftzpatrick's Blackberry Cordial IS guaranteed to cure all summer all ments such as cholera. dfarrhoea, dys- entery, etc 25 cents per bottle at Fitzpatrick's pharmacy only, wan ana East Main streets. Telephone 6s-A'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-26

ClIrdl Dly GOOQS u
 Thursday,
 As usual, is
 Bargain Day The values prepared for to- morrow are superior to any we have offered in a long time. Don't miss an item.
 DOMESTlCS
 2o. nieces Cream Domet Flannel, resulas pA'A 3Ac pieces White Wool Baby Fiah nel. regular price 25c, to-hlgh1 60, and Thursday
 a.0oo yards Striped and Checked Outings. regular price sc' eo night and Thursday oe case yard wide Baanleletles, rvi+h dots. stripes and neat nss-+ small figures, in light and oark s,.ss eeloas onss.sTSbnrsday 121sc mo nairs 11-4 Fleeced Blankets, regular price $L25, tonight ana Thursday 1f bales Sateen Covered Comfort aEbhes. regular price $125, to- night and Thursday soc $ dozen Fine Crochet Bedspreads, regular price 95c, tonight and Thursday o0o Rast Black Sateen, regular price 121kc, tonight and Thursday oc 500 pieces Plain and Fancy Out dngs. best quality, regular price a2Nc, tonight and Thursday LUG x pieces 641fnch Bleached Damask, regular price 5oc. tonight and Thursday Oc 50 dozen Bleached Bath Towels, regular price 12skc, tonight and Thursday, 3 for 25c| 10 pieces 1S-inch Linen Diaper, regnlar price SIPS, tonight and Thursday Soc 30 dozen Fringed Doylies, plain and fancy borders regular price 6Oc, tonight and Thursday DOC Yard wide Percales, light and dark colors, regular price 10c, tonight and Thursday 6cI SALE or LADIES' UNDER SKIRTS
 SEED SOUTH WINDOW.
 WASH SKIRTS All our soc Wash kirts, trimmed with one ruffe, to close out 35c Al our $1.O0 and SIPS Wash Skirts, trimmed with plain and 1nemsfitched r1rff1es to close out 75c
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THROWS MAN INTO RATHsKELLER.
Canadians Fight in Broadway-0ne Dimes
with Others Wife.

A lively fight resulted yesterday afternoon
when Hugh Collins found his wife dining with
Louis Duhummel formerly his tailor in
Broadway restaurant. Collins waited until the
two left the restaurant, and then touched Du-
hummel the shoulder and demanded con-
versation with him. The latter is said to have
responded with blow Collinss nose which
felled him to the sidewalk Collins weighs
about 12O pounds and DuhummeI about 200
Then Collins tried to his umbrella on mis-
opponent, who picked him UP and threw him
down the stairs of the Marlborough rathskeller
Meanwhile Mrs. Collins had disa ppeared. Du-
hummel went in the direction of Seventh-ave
and just boarding car, when Collins again
tried to his umbrella. The conductor rang
the bell and called Policeman OFlaherty, who
arrested Duhummel for assault.
From the stories told by the two men, they
are both from Montreal Two years ago Collins
and his wife agreed TO disagree, and she came
here having been in the chorus of "A Chinese
Honeymoon" Collins and Duhummel also came
to New-York Duhummel says there was no
reason for jealousy on the part of Collins; that
ne is merely friend of the woman.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

Lefevre Mr.. ard Mrs. A. L. Welch and ex-Gcv-
and Mrs. Thomas. Mayor Weaver and other
Philadelphia officials were also present.
The Colorado is armored cruiser Of the first
class. Coupled with tremendous battery power.
she has the speed of liner. The vessel is
5o2 feet long. SO feet inches wide. with draught
of "a feet inches. Her speed requirement calls
for twenty-five knots hour for four consecutive
triple expansion engines. which must develop 23.Gp
indicated horsepower.
All the armor is OF the most improved kruppzed
type The waterline region is guarded by seven
and q half foot belt reaching from bow to stern
Anidships for distance of 244 feet abreast the
engines. boilers and ma gazines, the belt has
ma xfrnun1 thickness of six inches. Forward and
aft will have d uniform thickness of 81
inches Five inch armor will surround the 6-inch
guns at the four corners of the superstructure on
the main deck. The four s-inch guns mounted
I'm two balanced turrets. with santirg faces, having
armcr and 6I2 inches thick a belt OF celluloSe,
extending from bow above the protective
deck. will automatically plug all shot holes ad-
mtting water.
The fgffting force of the Colorado is centred prin
cipally in two batteries. She will carry main
battery of four up date S-fnch and fourteen
e-!nch rapid rifles. secondary battery of
eighteen 14-pounders and twelve 3-pounders, and a
supplemental force Of eight 1-pounders two field
pieces machine guns and six automatic guns
for service on the bridges and in the tops. The
s-inch guns designed 70 fire once every fifty
seconds and the e-inch guns three times minute.
The contract price of the Colorado was s., 10000.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
J. B. REYNOLDS INVESTIGATING.
He Wants to Drive Employment Sharks Out
of Business

James B. Reynolds. private secretary TO the
Mayor, and Acting Chief of the Bureau Of Lii
censes is investigating the many seamen's employ
ment agencies along the North and East rivers
The matter came up at the regular monthly meet
ing of the Legal Aid Society held No ~ Wall
St, Thursday, when Miss ROsaEe Loew, its at
torney. referred TO the many fraudulent methods
alleged to be practised by employment agencies.
particularly those supplying seamen and cattle
men,
Mr.. Reynolds said yesterday: There is a very
large number of these places. which operate under
license of this bureau. and which also licensed
saloons. In seeking employment the men have TO
pass the bar going in and coming out The en-
ployment agency is in a way but piece of subter-
fuge to get the customers 10 buy liquor. In other
words these places get double out OF the men that
they give in return It's those places that We are
after If we find that can deprive such places
legally of their licenses then they VIII not get their
licenses renewed May J.
Mr. Reynolds let il be understood that he wished
to drive these people out Of business.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
NEwsDEALERs TO SUBMIT ORDINANCE.
Consult with General Greene and Captain
Piper After Talk with Mayor.

proposed ordinance concerning newspa per
stands in the streets will be introduced by Alder
man Timothy 7. Sullivan TO the aldermen at
Tuesdays meeting through the efforts of
Thomas F. Martin. president of the Newsdealers
Association.
The arrest Of several newsdealers recently for
alleged violation of the ordinance pertaining 70
sidewalk stands induced the association TO send
delegation to call Mayor Low on Friday,
and ask that the arrests be stopped. At the
Mayors suggestion the committee went to Dep
uty Commissioner Piper who advised meet
ing Saturday morning with Commissioner
Greene.
That night Mr.. Piper obtained report from
the police the number Of arrests of news
dealers for obstructing the streets with their
stands. The report is said to show the arrest
of only three men. one of whom was fined -
on a complaint of blocking a fire hydrant-
Commissioner Greene yesterday said that no
further orders the subject would be issued
Under the proposed ordinance newsdealers
may place portable stands the curb line
when such placing does not interfere with pub
lie traffic. It will require that each dealer have
only one portable stand. that to be free from
advertising The dealer must pay an annual
tax of 50.
Mr. Martin said that the police magistrates
have interpreted the present ordinance in lib
raj ma
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
CROKER QUITS MEYER.
To Seuer Partnership 7oith Peter F..
on MdV [.

Richard Croker has broken with his old real
estate side partner. Peter F. Meyer Peter F.
Meyer & Co, who for ten twelve years have
conducted extensive real estate business.
lately al No. Iii Broadway, will dissolve part
nership on May l. and Mr.. Meyer thereafter
will "go it alone The official announcement
of the dissolution of the partnership made
at Mr.. Meyers Office in the old Trinity Building
yesterday, when large placards were displayed.
saving Peter F. Meyer (without the Com
pany'') would remove on or before May l TO
Nos 15J and 157 Broadway. When Mr.. Meyers
head bookkeeper was asked about the change
yesterday he said
Mr. Croker will retire from the firm on May
l. This is no news to the real estate men. who
for some time have known that Mr.. Croker
would discontinue his connection with the firm
at an early date. Mr.. Croker has not taken
active part in the business of the firm for the
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
GENERAL STAFF REFORM.
FIRST ACTION T4KEN.
FIRST
Pozcer of Quartermaster General and
Chief of Engineers Restricted

Washington. April % tSpeciaD.-The officers
cf the army staff corps are considerably exer
oised over the first sign which has been given
By the Secretary Of War of the inroads which
the General STAFF is likely make into the func-
tions Of the various departmental bureaus and
staff corps. The first intimation OF the wide
sweeping effect the establishment OF the General
staff is to have and 10 exercise for its Duties
has deprived the quartermaster general and the
chief of engineers OF some important preroga-
tives. In the case Of the former that officer IS
destined no longer TO control the annual appro-
pristion. this year amounting to S6Oonooo for
the construction Of barracks for enlisted men
and quarters for general officers at the various
army garrisons- In the case of the chief Of en-
gineers. the General Staff is likely to succeed
him in the selection and requirement of land
intended for coast defences. including not only
the tracts used for the implements proper but
the land on which the buildings for troops and
other military purposes must be constructed
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THE POSTAL SCANDALS.
TIMERS SUBMIT PAPERS.
Most Of Them Pirate Property
inquiry Into Christiancy,s Conduct.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

TDT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
Washington, April 2o-The important deVel-
opments in the pos.office scandals to-day were
as follows: An unlimited leave of absence was
granted to Acting Assistant Attorney General
Christiancy pending the current investigations
Mr.. Christancy and Harrison J. Barrett ap-
parentIy ignoring the fact that they were al
ready under investigation and that documents
which might have facilitated such Investigations
may have been distracted from the safe of the
legal division. have demanded Investigations
into their official conduct Mr.. Tyner's attor-
neys returned to the department such papers as
Mr. Tyner says were taken from the safe. and
those obviously belonging to Mr.. and Mrs Ty-
ner. after being examined by the Postmaster
General and his fourth assistant. were returned
to the attorneys.
Early to-day Mr.. Christiancy submitted his
request for an investigation to the Postmaster
General. who suggested some changes therein.
When the alterations made and the re-