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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
Notice to Contractors.
LATIN 6 OF WAFER MAINS.

Sealed Proposals for laying water mains in North Willow street, First avenue, Woodlawn Terrace, North Main street Welton street, Walnut street, Wall street, Wall avenue and Bank street, will be received by the board of public works until 8 o'clock D. m., Tuesday, May F, 1903.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders and accompanied by d certified check for $500, made payaf ble to the order of the comptroller of the city of Waterbury, as security for the exception of the contract within the time Specified in this notice, in case the, bid is accepted.
 The board reserves the right to re ject any or all bids if deemed for the interest of the city.
 The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board.
 Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank forms of pro posal and bond may be obtained, with all available information, by intending bidders applying in person at No 3 Leayenworth street.
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 R. A. CAIRNS.
 ef City Engineer. April 3o 1903.
 4-30-5-9-11
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

ness wouIu so Tar honor q subaltern as to declare his ignorance of the matter even to myself should ask permission to retire upon the spot"
 FIorizel up to the last moment had regarded his adventure in the light of a trifie. only serious upon international considerations. At the name of Van deleur the horrible truth broke upon him in a moment. He was not only ar rested, but he was guilty. This was not only an annoying incident-it was a peril to his honor. What was he to say? What was he to do2 The rajah's diamond was indeed an ascursed stone, and it seemed as if he were to be the last victim of it's influence.
 One thing was certain. He could not give the required assurance to the de- tective. He must gain time.
 His hesitation had not lasted sec ond
 "Be it so," said he, "let us walk to- gether to the prefecture"
 The man once more bowed and pro- ceeded to follow Florizel at respect full distance in the rear.
 Approach" said the prince. T am in a humor to talk, and, if I mistake not, now look at you again, this is not the first time that we have met.''
 q count it an honor" replied the off cer, that your highness should recol lect my face. It is eight years since
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

thy of this rare possession, or to take some sweeping and courageous meas ure and put it out of the reach of all mankind at once and forever-was a problem too grave to be decided in moment The manner in which it had come into his hands appeared mani festly providential, and as he took out the jewel and looked at 1t under the street lamp it's size and surprising bril- liancy inclined him more and more to think of it as of an unmixed and dan- gerous evil for the world.
 God help mer' he thought. If I look at it much oftener, shall begin to grow covetous myself"
 At last. though still uncertain in his mind, he turned his steps toward the small but elegant mansion on the riy- erside which had belonged for centu- rfes to his royal family. The arms of Bohemia are deeply graved over the door and upon the tall chimneys, pas sengers have look into green court set with the most costly flowers and a stork, the only one in Paris, perches on the gable all day long and keeps a crowd before the house. Grave serv-
 hts are seen passing to and fro with
 n. and from time to time the great late is thrown open and carriage #rolIs below the arch For many req 8sons this residence. was especially dear to the heart of Prince Florizel. He
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
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never drew near to it without enjoying that sentiment of homecoming so rare in the lives of the great, and on the present evening he beheld its tall roof and mildly illuminated windows with unfeigned relief and satisfaction.
 As he was approaching the postern door by which he always entered when alone a man stepped forth from the shadow and presented himself, with an obeisance, in the princes path.
 T have the honor of addressing Prince, FIorizel of Bohemian" said he.
 ''Such is my title,'' replied the prince. "What do you want with mel" tI am,'' said the man, "a detective, and have to present your highness with this billet from the prefect of po- lice"
 The prince took the letter and glanced it through by the ght of the street lamp. It was highly pologetic, but requested him to followle bearer to the prefecture without de1a2.
 Tn short,' said Florizel, 1T am ar rested"
 'tYour highness," replied the officer, nothing, I am certain, could be fur ther from the intention of the prefect. You will observe that he has not grant ed warrant. It is mere formality, or call 1t, if>you prefer, an obligation that your highness lays on the authori- ties"
 At the same time" asked the prince, "if I were to refuse to follow you"
 T will not conceal from your high ness that considerable discretion has been granted me- replied the detec- tive. with bow.
 "Upon my word cried Florizel, "your effrontery astounds me. Your self as an agent I must pardon, but your superiors shall dearly smart for their misconduct. What, have you any 1 idea, is the cause of this impolitic and unconstitutional act? You will observe that have as yet neither refused nor consented, and much may depend on your prompt and ingenious answer Let me remind you, officer, that this is an affair of some gravity"
 e'Your highness" said the detective humbly, General Vandeleur and his brother have had the incredible pre- sumption to accuse you of theft. The famous diamond, they declare is ir your hands. A word from you in de nial will most amply satisfy the pre- feet. Nay, go further. if your high
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
NOTICE.

The bureau Of assessment of the City of Waterbury in the matter of the as sessment of benefits and damages ac- cfuing to all parties interested in the layout of Walnut avenue, from Walnut street to Wall street and the establish ing of grade on said street between the aforesaid points, as the same was accepted by the board of aldermen January ,, 1903, approved January F, l9O3. made report to the board of alder men setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all per sons interested in the proposed public improvement in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto and they fully heard at the time and place speci- lied i'll said notice all persons who ap- peared before them .r And thereupon they did assess and | determine that each of the following | named persons pay to the city of Wa l terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pulp lie improvement over and above all damages the sums written opposite their names respectively, to wit: North 1 Side: Charles c. Hamilton. Margaret Hamilton. S2S.SO; Edward H. Smith, S22.S7; Thomas Brannon Bridget Bran non, $27.00; Otto l.. Dechand. $27OO;
 estate Stephen E. Harrison.
 S27.O0; Otto l.. Dechand, $29. .25 estate Stephen E. Harrison, S75.52
 south Side: John Breedon, S22. 50;
 Frank Pelka. $22.5O; The Pierpont Bros Co, $2O.25; estate Stephen E. Harrison,
 $2O0.3S Total, $507.O3.
 | Report accepted assessment of bene- hts and damages confirmed and adopt
 ed by the board of aldermen April 20, l 1903. approved April 24, 1903.
 Payable May 8, 1903, at the office of l Collector of Taxes, William E. Thoms. City hall building.
 Attest: M. J. RYAN.
 4-29-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
NOTICE,
TO AN ORDINANCE i CONCERNING WEIGHTS AND
 MEASURES.

Be it Ordained by the Board of Alder
 men of the City of Waterbury:
 Sec ?. Any person who shall use scale, weight or measure of any kind, ill buying or selling any article of mer- chandise. or in determining the amount to be paid to any servant, workman or operative for his or her work, that has not been inspected by the said sealer of weights and measures within one year, shall forfeit and pay penalty of ten dollars, one-half of which shall be paid to the person or persons giving the necessary information for convic tion under this section.
 Sec3. Allpersons having scales which are to be used ill buying and selling goods or merchandise or in determining the amount to be paid to any servant workman Or operative for his or her work, may carry the same to the place of business or office of the sealer of weights and measures, who, having in- spected and found them correct, or having made them correct shall stamp them "C. w" with the year; and if such scales, weights or measures can not be made correct they shall be stamped ''Cond" and shall not be again used in the purchase or sale of goods.
 Sec P. The following list of fees shall be charged by the sealer of weights and measures for his service at his office: For testing each set of weights, fifteen cents: for testing each balance, fifteen cents; set of measures, gill to gallon, fifteen cents; set of measures, dry, fifteen cents; each yard stick three cents; for testing each plat form balance made for weighing less than five thousand pounds, fifty cents; for testing each platform balance made for weighing five thousand pounds or more, one dollar, with an addition of twenty-five cents when inspected on the premises of the owner. and twenty five, cents for each hour when occupied in correcting any article; said fees to be paid by the person whose articles are inspected, but no more than one fee shall be charged for inspecting the same article during the same year. un- less such article is found below the standard, in which case the sealer shall be entitled to charge double the above fees.
 Adopted by the Board of Aldermen
 April 20. 1903. Approved, April 24. 1903 EDWARD c. KILDUFF. Mayor. Attest M. J. RYAN, 4-29-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
6be RAJAH'S
 DIAMOND
T.6e HdOenfure ot Prince
 FIorfzeI and e DefecffVe
PARrIV

ARINCE FLORIZEL walk M ed with MT. Roles to the
 door of small hotel
 where the latter resided. HETgGSSSM They spoke much togeth- KT%N3Ef@fN CT, and the clergyman
 was more than once af- eected to tears by the mingled severity and tenderness of Florizers reproaches 'sI have made ruin of my life" he said at last. 'Help me; tell me what am to do. I have, alas, neither the vir- tues of priest nor the deXterity of a rogue" Now that you are humbled,' said the prince, q command no longer. The repentant have to do with God and not with princes But if you will let me advise you, go to Australia as colo mist, seek menial labor in the open air and try to forget that you have ever been h clergyman or that you ever set Ryes on that accursed stone"
 ssAccursed indeed replied MT. Roles. $f'Where is it now? What further hurt Us 1t working for mankind?
 { Ut will do no more evil" returned Mhe prince Ut is here in my pocket. 
 fAnd this,'' he added kindly, twill show that I place some faith in your peni- kence young as it is."
 Suffer me to touch your hand" pleaded Mir. Roles.
 No replied Prince Florizel, mot yct.''i
 The tone in which he uttered these last words was eloquent in the ears of the young clergyman, and for some minutes after the prince had turned away he stood on the threshold follow" ing with his eyes the retreating figure and invoking the blessing of heaven upon man so excellent in counsel
 For several hours the prince walked alone in unfrequented streets. His mind was full of concern. What to do with the diamond whether to return it to its owner, whom he judged unwor-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

Robson, the Actor, Dles Suddenly.
 NEW YORK, April 30.-Stuart Rob son, the veteran comedian, is dead of heart disease at the Hotel Savoy. He was sixty-seven years old and had been on the stage for flfty-one years. MT. Robson was taken i'll early in March and was obliged to rest completely for two weeks He resumed his engage ment on March 19 and after playing in New York and Brooklyn appeared in various towns in the upper part of the state.l A few days ago he was talk en i'll in Auburn, N Y.., and was then brought to this city. The interment will take place at Cohasset, Mass, to- moTrOW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
NOTICE.

The Bureau of AsSessme ent of the City of Waterbury in the matter of the assessment and determination of bene- fits and damages accruing to all par ties interested by the establishing of building lines on Walnut avenue, from Walnut street to Wall street, both sides, at ten feet back from and paral- Tel to the street lines of said street, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen January 5, 1903, approved January F, 1903, made report to the Board of Aldermen. setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to all persons interested in the proposed ptb- lie improvement in all respects pursu- ant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and they fully heard at the time and place spec flied in said notice all persons who ap- peared before them. And thereupon they did assess and determine that the City of Waterbury pay to the following named persons in full of all damages accruing to them by reason of the proposed pub lie improvement the sum written op- posite their names. respectively. to wit: Charles Hamilton and Margaret Ham ilton, $144.60.
 And that each of thefollowingn persons pay to the City of Waterbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed public inn provement the sums written opposite their names respectively. to wit: Ed ward H. Smith S37.50: Thomas Bran non. Bridget Brannon. S36.OO: Otto l.. Dechand, S2s.s0: estate Stephen E. Harrison. s22.SO: Otto L. Dechand, S19.50 TotaIA S144.6O.
 Report accepted, assessment of hene- fits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the Board of 1dermen April 20, 1903. apnroved April 24. 1903.
 Payable May 8. 1903, at the office of Collector of Taxes. William E. Thoms, City Hall building.
 Attest: MICHAEL I. RYAN.
 4-29-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
NOW IS Y0IJR CHANCE

Why be troubled with leaking roof when you can get new che reasonably by seeing CHARLES F. MILLER, car per1ter and builder. Shop, 46 Benedict street; house and phone, 179 Walnut street; call, 14S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss. PRO- .aa2 bate Court. April 30. 1908 S5,sg
 Estate of Ludger Lavigne. late of Water. bury in said district. deceased
 Upon the application or Rev. Joseph E. Sen : csac praylng that letters of administration may pc granted on said estate and that an instru. meat in writing purporting to be the last will and testament or said deceased may be proved approved. gallowed and admit ted to probate as per application On file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard bury in said District. on the 4th day of May. A. p, 1903, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice De given of the pendeaey of said applica- ton ana the time and place4of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time ifl some news paper having circulation in said District
 By order Of Court, Ja Janes J. Cassin. clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
A Good German SuDDer,

will be served to all attending the 8th Anniversary and sociable of the Ger man Catholic Sick Benefit Society at Concordia Hall, Thursday, April 30 1908. Admission 35 cents. Kleineckes Orchestra, J. J. Siefen, Prompter
 4-29-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

Not long after the marriage of Fran cis Scrymgeour and Miss Vandeleur was celebrated in great privacy, and the prince acted on that occasion as groomsman. The two Vandeleurs sur prised some rumor of what had hap pened to the diamond and their vast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

Paul Du ChaiIlu Has Paralysis.
 ST. PETERSBURG, April 30.-Paul Du Chaillr, the American explorer and author, has been stricken with partial paralysis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
DON'T YOU SEE

that if you continue to spend all you earn you'll be poor all your life? Every man and woman should own a home. Gan you think of anything safer to in vest your money in? Two-fan1ily house and 34 of an acre of land for $3,O0O, located on Baldwin street.
 J. II. PHELAN. 42 Bank Street. Take elevator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30
NOM FOR A FARM.

Ninety acres, Bristol; big farm; everything first class; with 10 rooms In house, at $3,J0O. Trade or sell. Twen- ty acres, with buildings, 5: Water town, $1,300: $2OO down. Thirty acres. Southington, at $3,OOO, with buildings. Trade or sell
 6. 5. Lang, Room I2. l5I Bank Sl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

EoR SALE-Brophy property, corner of I Lafayette and Washington. 4-3O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

yHTANTED -Boarders at 48 Kingsbury
 w Street. 4-3O-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

TOR SALE-15 acres of land at Mill I Plain. Address 'W,p 2 care Democrat office. 4.l7-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-30

NICELY FURNISHED RooM-For two N gentlemen or man of business, with use of desk, etc. 38 West Clay St. 4-28-3
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-04
SHOOTING IN NAUGATUCK.
Young Man Shot In Germania
Hall.

Naugatuck, March 3.--A shooting aft
fray which may have interesting devel-
opnnents came to light tonight when a
young boy named Sanders was taken
to a physician suffering from a bullet
wound in the leg. The boy received
the wound yesterday afternoon and has
been without the services Of a physi-
clan until tonight. u
According to the story told by the
boy, he and several playnates were
playing in Germania hall yesterday af-
ternoon when they were ordered out Of
the building by a man whose name
young Sanders says is Nauer. One of
the boys in the party had a rifle and
when they reached the street pointed IT
at the man who elected them from the
building. This, according to the story
Of the wounded boy, caused the man
to draw a revolver and fire one shot,
which struck young Sanders in the leg.
He Immediately went to his home,
where he tainted from loss Of blood.
The boys story could not be confirms
ed tonight and although the police are
investigating the case it is not known
positively that ~Nauer did firfie the shot
which injured young Sanders.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-04
POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEET.
Officer James stevens Raised from Grade
to A-scveral Officers Honorab!y
Mentioned.

OF Ger ia mes stevens Raised from Grade
G to A-scveraI Officers Honorab!y
Mentioned.
The regular monthly meeting of the
police commissioners was held last eve-
ming, with all the members present ex-
cept Commissioner Corey, who is i'll at
his home with the grip. On account of
his absence the trial of officer John
Stanford for neglect Of duty was post
poned until next Tuesday evening.
The monthly bills were examined and
approved. The report of the finance
committee for February was read, ac-
cepted and ordered on file.
On recommendation of the committee
on efficiency the following men were
appointed special constables: James D.
Vanderbilt, Charles E. Stacey, Michael
Schmidt and Charles S. Larson.
The chief in his report recommended
Officer James M. Stevens who rescued
the woman from drowning in the Quin-
nipiac river two Sundays ago, for hon
orable mention and to have him raised
from grade C to grade A, to take effect
lHlfneuldlely, UOLi Ol WHlcN were uUue.
The following officers were also given
honorable mention: Detective Ward,
for the arrest of Van Lone; Detectives
Donnelly and Colwell, for the arrest of
sneak thieves; Sergeant Dennehy, for
the recovery of the valuable dies stolen
from the New Haven Clock company
and the arrest of the thieves; Detec-
tives Dunlap and Ward, for the arrest
of Joseph A. Fosburg, and Detective
Daley, for the arrest Of Walter C.. Por-
ter, wanted in New York for grand lar
ceny.
The resignation of Nathan Simon as
a special constable was accepted. The
application for retirement by Veteran
Reserve Sergeant lothian H. Orr was
read and referred to the committee on
efficiency. The board then adjourned.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-04
4 WOMAN THE ASSASSIN.
Arrest fn BurdIck Murder Case Likely
at Amy Moment.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 3.-The finger
of police suspicion in the Burdick muir
der mystery is pointing toward a wo-
man whose home is in the Elmwood
district. Her career is known to the
police. By far the most important
statement made since the tragedy was
given out to-day by Superintendent
Bull, who heretofore has had but little
to say. He announces a suspect, that
the motive has been established and in
due time there will be an arrest.
Superintendent Bull says the suspect
is woman. He said in part: While
have nos been taking an active part
in the work and left it to Mr.. Cusack
he reported to me fully from time to
time. l gave my ideas to Mr. Cusack
as to the motives that led up to the
murder and told who l suspected of
the crime. He has come to the same
conclusion that I did. While we think
we could make an arrest with safety
we prefer to wait and we believe that
certain evidence we wish to gather will
lead 20 successful results"
IS it woman?" Superintendent Bull
was asked.
Yes" he replied. ''It seems to me it
is a woman
"Are you quite clear and settled on
the evidence you have in hand as to
the accuracy of your suspicion?"
Yes" said the superintendent en-
phatically.
will there be an arrest?"
eyes. there will"
"When?"
II cannot say. Not until we are fully
satisfied we have evidence enough to
justify the arrest. When we have that
we will have enough to convict
The cautious manner in which the
police are moving is undoubtedly due
to the expectation that when an arrest
is made stubborn legal battle will
follow. They want to lbe sure of their
ground The social prominence of the
victim and of those who will be drag
ged into the case later on calls for ex-
treme caution on the part of the au-
thorities.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-04
VERMONT ELECTION.
An Increase I'm sho Towns Voting for
License

White River Junction, VT, March s.
More Vermont cities and towns at their
annual elections to-day voted in favor
of selling Intoxicating liquor than ia
vored the change from prohibition to
high license in the general vote last
month, while in those communities still
opposed to the traffic the majorities
were, as rule, decidedly reduced. The
total vote in 221 cities and towns out Of
246 was: Yes 27,72s. No 23,57S, as COM
pared with last months vote of Yes
2S,163, No 2S,2S9. The missing twenty
five towns stood last month: Yes 1852,
No LAPS. This shows a gain for high
license of 435 and a loss for prohibition
of 4,711.
The state, after fifty years of prohi-
bition decided a month ago to-day to
permit the cities and towns to decide
the question of granting the sale Of
liquor restricted by high license The
majority at that time was decidedly
small, about thousand in total vote
of 0,O0o, and from the result it was be-
lieved that the state might possibly re-
turn to prohibition inside of the next
two or three years.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-04
STRIKE COMMISSIONS AWARD
Expected to be Ina Hands of Miners by
Friday.

wilkesbarre, Pa, March S.-According
TO the statements given out here to-day
by some oe the most prominent mine
workers the award of the strike COM
mission is expected to be in the hands
of the district boards by Friday next,
though none Of these officers could be
induced to give their opinion as to what
the miners could expect.
4. D. Nichols. president of District
No. /. United Mine Workers of Ameri-
ca, will leave here some time during the
night for Washington. where he will
meet John Mitchell, national president,
and other mine leaders.
A number of attorneys from this city
who represented coal companies at the
recent strike commission hearing, re-
ceived notice to-day to appear in Wash
ington on Thursday next and meet the
arbitrators.
John T. Lenahan, attorney for the
non-union miners, is also wanted there
for the purpose of discussing the ques-
tion of paying the men by weighing of
coal