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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS.
Communications and Bills Considered
By Board Last Night.

By Board Last Night. The board of public works held n short meeting last night, Mayor KiI- duff presiding, and adjourned until { o'clock this afternoon.
 A communication was received from Thompson Bros relative to bal ance alleged to be still due for the construction of the Mill street retaiil- ing wall, amounting to $2S1.20. The document stated that not being satis- lied with the measurements made by The bureau of engineering, MT Patton was employed to go over the job and made 1t SIS cubic yards more than the firm got paid for. The measure ments made by MT Patton accompan- led tho communication. The whole tnatfer created considerable surprise ana while all believed that Mir thompson should be paid for what work he did. still nobody could under stand why he let the matter run so iohg. The board didn't see what could De done in the premises except 70 refer 1t to the city engineer for ill., vestigation and report. If the city engineer and Mir Patton fail to agree upon the number of cubic yards in the wall. something which is not like ly to happen, it may be necessary to calf in q third man.
 The bill of Charles l.. Holmes. amounting to $53, for damage caused by water from city main entering his cellar on Hillside avenue. was or dered paid. subject to the approval of the superintendent of water
 ,t,fo from Harry Wilietts. asking what had been done regarding his petition Tor the removal of city pipes off his property on Manhan street. Tn dis cussing the question it developed that the whole matter was referred to the engineer several months ago A few bills of the street and water de- partments were approved. The may or said he understood that there are few other bills to be acted upon and suggested that the board hold anoth-' CT meeting for that purpose, adding that lie supposed the members would recollect how much confused they were four years ago when asked to approve big batch of bills contract ed by the old board. He wanted the present board to clean up all it's own bills as far as such n thing could be done. It was voted that the eng- neer be requested to send in all bills to date,
 The mayor said he had the annual report of the engineer and that he knew the board would like to hear 1t read. Somebody relied that it h'a appeared in the papers whereupon the mayor remarked that that was one on him. He thought he was tho first to receive it.
 The board adjourned until o'clock this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
omcials Feared Lynohers.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia, Dec. 30.~ Nicely Zimmerman and George Burk, the negroes charged with assaultins Mrs. Sparks and her daughter, who narrowly escaped lynching at the hands of an infuriated mob here, have been taken to the state penitentiary at Fort Madison for safe keeping. The two men were taken before Judge Wheeler and waived preliminary examination. The judge then signed an order for their removal. The men were hastily spirited away, and Sheriff Cousins left with them on the first train for Fort Madison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
GO G BALL.
Hall Will Be Transformed Into Bower
 of Beauty

Hall Will Be Transformed Into Bower
 of Beauty.
 The decorations at the City hall to- morrow night will be marked by q greater brilliancy than last year. Fox & Simons of Hartford. the decorators, are preparing to furnish q most agree able surprise in this line To secure a glimpse at the handsome decorations at the hall in it's transformed state will be worth the price of admission. There will be twenty y-five boxes, locat- cd on both sides of the hall. Every box has been sold.
 Lovers of good music should not fail to be present. Wells famous or chestra of New Haven, consisting of twenty-five pieces, has been engaged at considerable expense to furnish mu- sic for the concert and dancing. This is the orchestra that plays at the Yale proms. A treat for the music lovers has been arranged in the numbers se- lected for the concert. Immediately after the concert dancing will begin. There will be no crowding of the dance floor, as the number of tickets is limited Many prominent persons throughout the state will be present. A number of military, officers from out of town companies are expected to at- tend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
AMERICAN RING GO
Report for Year 1903 of Mutual Bene-
 fit Association.


 The following is a report of the good work done by the Mutual Benefit as sociation Of the American Ring Go in relieving the sick and disabled mem bers for the year:
 Cash on hand October 1, 1902, $534.77; from collections of weekly dues, $1, ,235.75; initiation fees, $40.25; proceeds of annual sociable, $152.96, making grand total of $1,963.T3.
 The expenditures were as follows: For sick benefits, $1,7Ss.30; salaries and supplies, $36.30, leaving a cash balance on hand October 1908, of $13913.
 This association is the pioneer of fac tory benefit paying associations. It pays to its sick and disabled members, men $S per week, women $4 per week. The weekly assessments are 10 cents for men and cents for women.
 The annual concert, promenade and sociable will be given at City hall New Years night, Friday, January l, 1904. The full American band. twenty-seven pieces, J. M. Fulton director, will give a concert program from p. m. to 9 D. m. Dance music will be by Taul- mann's orchestra of fifteen pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ROOSEVELT INTERESTED.

Consul at Odessa Reports No Furthep
 Massacres.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.--At the in- stance of President Roosevelt, who has interested himself in the reports from abroad of massacres and contemplated massacres of Jews in Kishineff. the state department is making active in- quiry through it's diplomatic and con sular officers with the view of asceV taining the exact situation as affecting these people.
 The United States consular agent at Odessa has already been heard from and he cabled the state department that there has been no fresh outbreak at Kishineff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
A. R. COWLRS.

A Holiday Gift at our store for ev- erybody, Wednesday and Thursday, December 23 and 24.
 This gift will be in the form of a oO per cent reduction on all Trimmed Hats in our store, for two days oLly. Your choice from Ladies', Misses. and Children's Trimmed Hats for hall former price.
 Where can you get better gift Tor your money than in buying at santa Claus's Trimmed Hat Department TOT two days?
 5a-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Bride of 72 rake. Husbana os ss.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Dec. 3o.-soA ciety here is talking of the marriage in Brooklyn of Mrs Carrie D. A. Spink. aged about seventy two, to J. Homer Altimus of Washington, aged thirty eight. Mrs. Spink is the oldest teacher of dancing in this city. Mrs. Spink met Altimus at meeting of Spiritual ists. Altimus has been prominent medium in Washington. When mar riage was suggested more than year ago Mrs. spink's only daughter. Mrs. Young, opposed 1t so strongly that it did not occur. Mrs. Young left her mother then, and the breach has never been healed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Father and Daushter Killea.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. SU.-
 Piebe Ulberg and his daughter, Mrs Ida Dwiggens of Georgetown, Mich. were killed by Holland and Lake Michigan interurban car at Grandvilie last night. The cutter in which they were riding was reduced to kindling wood. Mrs. Dwiggens died almost im- mediatsly. but her father fingered nnti4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ONLY PAWNBR 1KER IN CITY.

who advances the full value on your valuables. We have great bargains in Diamonds. Watches. Jewelry and Musical Instruments. etc, and alI kinds of unredeemed pledges. We do fine Watch Repairing at low prices and guarantee our work for xwo Tears. M. GREDN 21a Bank straat,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Andrew Patullo, MI. F. F.. . Suicide.

AmuFew FMtuKAo, M. F. P.s Suicide.
 TORONTO, Dec. 3O.--Andrew Patul- To, M. F. F., of Woodstock, Ont, com mitted suicide in London last night, where he had been visiting. He was formerly proprietor of the Woodstock Sentinel Review. By his death the ma- Jority of Premier Ross in the Ontario legislature is reduced to two, and it's resignation is probable,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
VERY LITTLE

coughing is being done by the people of the east end. Our White Pine and Tar is responsible for this. A few doses and the jig is up with MT Cough. 25 cents a bottle, with green trading stamps to boot. FITZPATRICK'S 5 PHARMACY, cor East Main and Wall streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
DoMEsTIcs.

2,000 yards light and dark Outing
 Flannel, regular price Sc, tonight
 and Thursday G 30 pieces fancy embroidered Elan
 nels. regular prices 69c to 9Sc, to-
 night and Thursday 50C 20 pieces India Linon Lawn, regu-
 lar price 10c, tonight and Thurs
 day 6c Sf0 pieces Dotted Swiss Muslin, reg
 ular price 121ac, tonight and
 Thursday Sc DO pieces figured Cretonnes, best
 quality, regular price 125ac, to-
 night and Thursday 9c 20 pieces all linen crash Toweling, -.sersf1 .fffs1es wide, regular price
 l215c, tonight and Thursday Sc $ pieces Cream Damask, 60 inches
 wide, regular price 39c, tonight
 and Thursday BOG 90 dozen fringed and plain damask
 Tray Cloths, regular price 1215c,
 tonight and Thursday 10c 1 case 32-inch Madras Cloth in
 remnants s to 12 yards), regular
 price 25e tonight and Thurs
 day 121ac 50 pairs 11-4 gray or white fleece
 Blankets. regular price S1.25,
 tonight and Thursday 98c 800 yards remnants white striped
 Madras, regular price 19c, to-
 night and Thursday 10c A0 pieces fancy Pique. regular price
 19c. tonight and Thursday 121ac
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ClIral Dry Goods Co THURSDAY.
 As usual, is our .,. Bargain Day.

From one end of the week to the other we are continually collecting special attractions for Thursday.
 Fhe sale oi Coats and Dress Goods makes tomorrow (the last bargain day of the year) a most important day for buy CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30

First-class accommodations for tran. sients. Restaurant with excellent table connected! Meals served to order at all hours of the day and night. All kinds of drinks served to order.
 Come and try one Of our meals; they are the best to be had in Waterbury, and our prices are too high for none.
 Unsurpassed hotel accommodations; 4S light, airy and comfortable rooms, elegant parlors, porcelain baths, gas and electric light on each floor. Every convenience of strictly f1rst-class hotel. Our service the best, our prices the lowest, our management the hest.
 RamemheRa Eh@ ng1agage@r 2p2 HMxalr,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30

L0LI>.N,l. .-.uG.
 London ~c)iceafA F: ,i45h miles of strrr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
RIBBON DEPARTMENT.

No 4O Satin Taffeta Ribbon. all
 coiors, value 2oc yard, for to-
 night and Thursday IF slNo so Satin Taffeta Ribbon. all
 colors. regular price 25c yard,
 for tonight and Thursday 1c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
2 H HANDKERCHIEF DEPARTNfENT.

HANDKERCHIEF DEPARTMENT. Pillow Handkerchiefs, new de- signs, regular price 10c, for to- night and Thursday 7c, 4 for 25c z Lace trimmed and scalloped edge embroidered Handkerchiefs, reg \ nlar price 121Ac, for tonight and
 Thursday lie Embroidered hemstitched Hand
 kerchiefs. usual price 25c, for to- night and Thursday 21c
 LACE DEPARTMENT. Point Venise Insertions and Medal. lions, regular prices 25c and 3Sc
 ward, for tonight and Thurs
 day zee atte Val Laces and Insertions,
 regular prices 10c and 121ac
 yard, for tonight and Thurs day 7c Colored Braids and Guimps, differ eut widths, values 5 and 10 yard,
 for tonight and Thursday Sc
 LADIES' NECKwBAR. aadies' Neckwear, black, white and eolors, regular price 25c, for to-
 night and Thursday 19c All our 50c Neckwear, fall kinds,
 for tonight and Thursday soc
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT. MsadIes' Coats of Rersey cloth, lined throughout with satin, navy blue, castor and black, value 80, bar gain day $4,9s Ladies' Coats of covert and Mel
 ton cloth, fitted back, fly front,
 lined with morette, value $11.50,
 bargain day $7.5o Military Coats. with shoulder cape \ and brass buttons. large flare sleeve, tans and black, value SIG. bargain day S11.5O ChiIdren's Cloalss of ziheline and
 kersey cloth, shoulder cape, piped with velvet. large sleeve, age to 14 years, value $s.50, bargain
 day $500 E5hildren's Box Coats of Kersey
 clotl, cape trimmed with bands 0f same material cnstor. blue,
 brown, red and fancy mixtures.
 value S6.50. bargain day $3.98 ghildren's School Dresses, plaids and fancy mixtures. lined through 01if very prettilv made. age 1 i0 ia years, value $I5o, bargain
 si.oo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30

WEAR.
 dies fast black Hose, double sole and high spliced heel, regu- lar price Ire pair, for tonight and Thursday 121Ac Ladles' black wool Hose, extra heavy. value 33c, for tonight and Thursday 25c Ladies extra heavy fleece lined Vests and Pants, for tonight and Thursday 25c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
DID YOU EVER FAIL

To notice that a we'll dressed man is particular as to his linen ? Otherwise he would not be we'll dressed. "ergo" he must be particular about the laundry he patronizes. We not only have facilities equal to any in the state, but due care taken of the smallest details enables us to guarantee a longer term of usefulness to all articles that 90 through our hands. Happy new year to all.
 WATERBURY STEAM LAUNDRY.
 v CANAL STREET
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
MS FURNISHINGS.


 " ribbed and Jaeger
 sd Shirts and Drawers,
 eavy quality, regular soc Eo-night and bargain day 39c sfurai wool or camel's hair wear, shirts, are, double and double front, drawers double gussets, some are sizes, regular 9Sc values, yht and bargain day 75c camel's hair Shirts. self Drawers same quality, oubIe gussets and suspender s 69c value, tonight and ain day 4Sc fine wool Underwear. includ- the Forest Mills. Roots and olk. New Brunswick quali- SLID and S1.3o values, to- and bargain day 95c Fitwell Union Suits. sizes 4. gray jersey ribbed. elas- ad glove fitting. regular S2.25 f tonight and bargain day S1.S9 PRICE ON THE BALANCE yt5F OTTR HOLIDAY GOODS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30

LADIES, NECKWEAR. Aadies' Neckwear, black, white and eolors, regular price 25c, for to- night and Thursday 1 All our soc Neckwear, fall kinds, for tonight and Thursday 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Special-Century Cameras-Kodaks.
Photographic Supplies of all kinds. Devel-
oping and printing. Lawyer & Wagner Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
BE thankful For
life, and money
e lou g IN to NY
Ayers Pills. l. 1. ~ a's s. c.
PLEA FOR PARDON.
Farmers Friends Ask That He Be Re-
leased From Jail.

The District Commissioners have for
warded to the Attorney General a petition
signed about forty citizens Of Bailey's Cross
Roads, Fairfax county, Va. asking that a
pardon be granted to Henry Warner, col
ored, who Is serving six months sentence
in the District Jail upon conviction on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons. The
petition was sent to the Commissioners sew
eral days ago together with a statement
asking clemency for Warner.
In his letter to the District authorities
Warner says:
Il am a farmer and produce dealer, re-
siding in Fairfax county. 1 bring my pro-
duce to Washington to market, and am re-
CURED out through the lonesome and
dangerous roads to my Virginia home late at
night. I carried the revolver only for my
protection against highwaymen in the long
drive from Washington to Baileys Cross
Roads. My reputation for peace and So
briefly is shown by the attached petition of
citizens in the neighborhood of my home
l am Woodworking man, and it is neces-
sary for the support of myself and family,
especially at this time of the year. that
be allowed to carry on my occupation as
farmer and produce dealer. 1 will in the
future strictly obey the laws Of the Dis
trict,"
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Chinese Lily. &c. Schmid, TIP 18th st.
oc13-tf
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Maine Association Meets.

A meeting of the Maine State Association
was held at the w. C. T. U. rooms Satur-
day night, when Mrs. Metcalf was the
hostess. The secretarys report was read
and was followed by a discussion on the
future name of this association which has
been suggested to be changed to 1.-THE Pine
Tree Club
The music was rendered by Mr.. D. E.
Connen, on the banjo, and Mr.. R. F. O'Don-
oghue, on the guitar. Mrs. Patten read
Hunting the Soap" Mrs. Mary Agnew read
a Morse ballad and recited a negro dialect
poem, Captain De Costa recited Tim KEEL
ly's Wake" Mr.. Cromwell "a Pike County
Wedding Judge McCreery read an orig
inal selection on "A Case of Mistaken Iden-
tity" and afterwards poem of which he
was the author, Mr.. R. F. ODonoghue read
Mrs. McDuffy on Base Ball. Mr.. Puslfer
made few remarks and Mrs. Metcalf read
paper on How We Saved for Home
The officers of the association are: Presi-
dent DR.. Alonza Patten; first vice presi-
dent Mr. Dinsmore; second vice president
Mr.. George Hall; corresponding secretary,
Mrs c. S. York; secretary, Mrs McClaugh-
lin, and treasurer, Mr.. Walter Higgins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
SALVATION OF THE LOWEST.
Theme Of Sermon by DR.. Ferguson on
Riches and Religion.


That riches hinder conversion is the opir-
ion Of DR.. W. NJ. Ferguson pastor OF Wes-
ley Chapel, corner Of 9TH and F streets
northwest, expressed In his sermon last
evening on the Salvation of the Lowest.
The parable Of the ungrateful guests who
at the last moment refused to attend the
feast to which they had been invited Is true
today, the preacher said. He pointed out
that Christ in all His teaching employed
simple everyday illustrations to make
clear His truths. He said that as the rtch
men then did not come to the feast pre-
pared for the body, so today rich men sell
dom partake Of the feast prepared for their
souls by the Lord.
''The host" he continued was angry at
the ingratitude OF his friends Why should
not God be angry with those who ddsre-
gard His invitation2 The giver of the
feast. however. was not to be deprived OF
guests entirely, 50 he sent out into the
highways and hedges for the lowest and
vilest Of the population, bidding them come
and make merry. God also extends His
call to the wretched and miserable Of the
human race, telling them to come and be
whole. 4..-
THE great power Of the gospel Is IT'S
ability to lift up the downfallen men Of
the world. putting into them the desire and
strength for good and great things. 1t 10
the lesson taught by the life of Christ that
all can be saved. His touch and voice
raised all, even the daughters Of shame.
There is none so low that He does not go
to him with comfort"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
His Mind Impaired.

man from New York named A. s. Pull
sifer was arrested at the Baltimore and
Potomac depot Saturday afternoon by De-
tective Harrison his conduct in the station
indicating that his mind was affected. He
was turned over to Sanitary Officer Frank
The police surgeons found he needed treat
ment for mental trouble, and he was sent
to st. Elizabeth Hospital for the Insane,
Two weeks ago letter was received at
police headquarters from Mrs. Pulsifer tell
Ing of the disappearance of her husband
from his home 452 West 18th street New
York city. Pulsifer has figured in this city
the representative of the Scoopers and
Grainmens and the Longshoremen's I'm
ions. AS such, 1t is stated, he collected
sums of money and got enough for his liv-
ing expenses. Mrs. Pulsifer has been noti-
fed of her husbands whereabouts, and the
board OF charities will see that he is return
ed to New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
CITY ITEMS.
"Old Braddock" Maryland Rye Is Wha,

01u OIHuetoCh NHI 1dHu rye IS w nat
You Need When a Stimulant
is necessary. It's perfect In point Of purity
very old. Should be kept handy. Grocers,
cafes. clubs. Jas. Clark Distiling Co., D. P.
Mccarthy, Mgr, 61O Pa. ave. Phone 1896 1t
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Flynn's Business College, 9Th and Z.
Business. Shorthand. typewriting-s25 yr.
Advertisement.
Death Of Mrs. Mary P. Murphy.

Mrs. Mary P. Murphy, widow Of John
8. Murphy Of Washington, D. c., and
daughter Of the late William r. Woodend
Of Portsmouth, Va, died at the residence
of her son-in-law, e. Nice. Jones, No. 2102
list street northwest, Friday, the 9th in
stant at o'clock pm.
Mrs. Murphy has resided in this city
continuously for thirty-four years, during
which time she has been active In church
and charitable work, and was much be-
loved by a large circle Of friends For a
number of years past she has been active
ly identified with the Order of the Eastern
Star, and at the time Of her death was
worthy matron Of Naomi Chapter. No: y.
and an officer in the Grand Chapter. She
was also a member Of the Southern Relief
Society and Of McKendree M. E. Church.
She leaves three daughters, all Of whom
reside in this city.
The funeral took place this afternoon at
2 o'clock from the residence designated,
and the interment was a, Rock Creek GEM
etery. Naomi Chapter, o. E. g., held
special meeting at IL o'clock for the pur-
pose Of arranging details for the partlcl-
patton Of the members in the services. me
chapter was largely represented.
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Nav Be in HOSPITAL.

Capt. Boardman was asked several days
ago to have the members Of his staff look
out for Miss Annie L. Jones. who disap-
peared from Norfolk, Va Yesterday her
brother. G. G. Jones. called at police head
quarters and told Capt. Boardman that his
sister went from Norfolk to Baltimore.
The young lady was a governess in the
house Of c. Dewitt, banker. At the
time she resigned her position in the bank
er's family she said she was going to
Smithf1eld to visit her sister. Her trunk
was sent to the wharf Of the steamer that
makes stops at Sm1thf1eld and was shortly
afterward transferred to the pier Of the
Bay Line. Miss Jones had some trouble
with her hearing and her brother thinks
she has sought employment in hospital in
order that she may get treatment. D..
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Funeral of James O'Neill.

Funeral services were held this morning
at 8 o'clock over the remains of the late
James O'Neill at ST. Joseph's Church, cor
ner of I'd and streets northeast. The in
terment took place at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
The services were attended by the members
of Carroll Council, No. 377, knights of CO.
lumbus. The pallbearers, all members of
Carroll Council, Knights of Columbus,
were: w. L. Fleishell, grand knight; c.
w. Boyle deputy grand knight; H. A. Hag-
arty, recorder; Vincent Coughlan Michael
Lynch and j. S. Severn. There were many
floral tributes, one of the most notable be-
ing large fac smile of the insignia Of the
order of the Knights of Columbus The de-
ceased had been for years engaged in the
book business in this city, and at the time
of his death was the proprietor of an es-
Establishment known as the "Washington
Book Shop" on 7th street northwest