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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Valley of the shadow.

ThH place which has the reputation of being the coldest between London and York Is not ten miles from Charing Cross. It is the valley, locally known as HThe Valley of the Shadow" at the northern side of Royal Oak hill, between ChiId's Hill and Finchley, and is about the first bit of real country that g1ad- aens the eyes of the cockney cyciist The road makes dip into a dell be- tween green fields, and in the valley on the left, water cress farm, much pat ronized for it's penn orths by bona fide Sunday travellers, shows the existence of plentiful supply of running water. Tn spring autumn, winter, and one may include what stands for suinmer now Rdays, there is dividing line distinct ly noticeable between the upper air and Sn unexpected layer of clammy chilli ness which hangs motionless over the @Va11ey Of the Shadow" throgh the sky may be blue and the trees green on either side Most people prefer to travel down hill, but in this case it is quite a relief to leave that queer penetrating cold stratum for the mellow air of tho hill above.-W Westmi7ster Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
NEWS / FROM ; THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS
Several of the Town Roads in Need of
 ....' RepairS

Several of the Town Roads in Need of
 Repairs
 Although the time for requiring the roads has nearly expired, there are still several roads about town which are badly ill need of repair. In some places there are large stones which were washed up by the recent heavy rainfalls This is particularly the case near the old stone bridge on Cutler street.
 Miss Mary Denehy and MT Shannon of Waterbury were the guests of, MT and Mrs M. J. Dunn last evening.
 The condition of Samuel Hoskins remained unchanged last evening.
 Joseph Dunn has severed his con nection with the Heminway X Bart lett Silk Go and has taken a position in Oakville.
 The Taft school students arrived to- day. The school will open to-mor- row.
 Charles Smith and Miss. Grace Sey- mour were married at the home of the bride in South Norwalk yesterday The wedding was private, only close relatives being, present.
 Thomas Maxwell has moved into D. E. lannon's tenement on the Heights
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Flies Tbat Pester.

The. presence of flies in the house Is reproach. It is a falling away from hygienic standard, for the fly is pestilential fellow It must be admitted. however, Sthat it is very diff ficult to keep habitabIe places free from flies. Poisonous hy-papers are unsightly, and glutinous cords and traps are not very pleasant accessories in the household. Yet it is matter 0ot only of comfort but also of health that the fly should be excluded The fly may easily be pathogenic agent owing to the fact of it's choice of en- viroRment being oftentimes of the most disgusting character. When 8 fly walks across a suitable culture me- dinm it leaves infection behind 1t, as shown in the colonies of organisms which develop on the points with which the insects legs have been in contact. The fly, therefore, should be driven out of our haunts. It is a cu- rious fact that flies will not pass through netting even though the meshes be quite large unless there be a source of light, as from 8 window, behind it. Thus, in rooms with win dows only on one side net over the window will absolutely keep the flies out, although the meshes of the net may be an inch apart.-Lancet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
MAYOR OGDEN GONE.
A Newport Pooh-Rah Has Not Been
 Seen Lately.

A Newport PoOh-Rah Has Not Been
 Seen Lately.
 KEYPORT, N. J., Sept. 16.-Benja- min B. Ogden, mayor of Newport post master president of the town commits sioners, president of the school trustees and until ten days ago director in the Peoples National bank, is missing.
 He was last seen Friday, Sept. Il. His resignation as bank director had been demanded and accepted. There had been run on the bank, which the government examiner had declared within two weeks to be in sound condi- ton. Scores of persons whose inherited estates were in Ogden's hands for set clement had called upon him for state ments without obtaining satisfaction. His bondsmen in these transactions and indorsers of his paper were greatly alarmed
 MT. Ogden sold fer $400 his hand some pair of horses, carriages and sill yer mounted harness. He had paid $500 for the harness alone in Norfolk, Va, a few months ago. His naphtha launch he transferred to a personal friend. At his home it was said that he had gone to Virginia for week Is rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
INDIANS ON STRIKE
SUarncr's Ranch Red Men Want Al
 to Work OF None,

SUarncr's Ranch Red Men Want All
 to Work or Nome.
 WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-A strike of the Warmers ranch Indians in Cali fornia for the employment of their tribe as unit on irrigation work or dered by the government fer their sole benefit has been reported to tine inte- rior department by George Butler, irrt- gation superintendent
 Mfr Butler was ordered to the Pala ranch, whence the Warmers ranch In dians recently were transferred after years of trouble to develop q water supply and dig irrigation ditches for the benefit of the Indians He em- pIeyed eight of them at SIPS day on Aug. 31, promising to employ all whenever extension of the work war ranted it, but the Indians refused to go to work, deciding at a council meeting that all or none of their number should be employed. Mir Buffers report ar raigns the tribe as dissatisfied, unruly and unsettled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
Sir Robert F'indlay SniH Territory
 Was of Great Value.

Sir Robert H1MGlay S11M Territory
 Was of Great VaJue.
 LONDON, Sept. 16.--At the Alaskan boundary commission which is con- posed of representatives from the Unit ed States, England and Canada, now in session at the foreign office, there were present in addition to the commission CTS the American counsel, John w. Foster, Judge John M. Dickinson and Hannis Taylor The spectators includ- ed Ambassador Choate and Chief Jus tice Fuller of the United States.
 Attorney General Sir Robert Fndlay opened the proceedings OH behalf of England. He said the territory invoiv- ed was of great value, but the chief question from the Canadian standpoint was access to the Pacific.
 Sir Robert gave historical review of the dispute, beginning with 1925. When he started to read official documents bearing on the dispute Lord Chief Jus ttce Alverstone, the chairman, said the members of the commission were per feetly familiar with them, so Sir Rob ert need just refer to them by number, which was done.
 The attorney general declared that the present line was drawn by the United States fin ostentatious defiance of the treaty of 1925"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Higher Crificsaxr,.

Once upon 3 time an ambitious the atrical manager paid large price for play, and at a great expense prepared 1t for production on the stage.
 On the opening night he was very anx- ious, indeed, and with palpitating heart watched for the first evidence of it's ef- feet on the audience.
 There was quite a suspense, and then the anxious manager saw that the play did not meet the approval of the gallery gods He tried to win their favorable criticism, but could not, and the rest of the house taking it's cue from the gal lery, the play was an absolute failure and had to be withdrawn at great loss. ! MoraI-The most potent criticism comes from the higher circles.-N. Y. HaraId
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
LocomotIve Headlights.

At the last annual meeting of the Railway Master Mechanics association William Mcintosh, of the Central Rail- road of New Jersey, read paper on headlights. He said that of the AZ, 300 locomotives in the United States 37, ,450 still retain the oil lamp and planished reflector for headlights, 3,200 have electric headlights with the ordinary reflector and generating electricity with small steam motors of the reciprocal. ing or turbine type. and 1850 have acetylene generators mostly in connec- tion with lens mirrors or searchlight ref1ectors, the latter being much more compact, powerful, reliable and dur able than the former. Engineering News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Both Were Tgnornnt.

Two Highlanders, being in Glasgow for the first time, were having walk through the city Turning corner, they were much surprised to see a water-cart wetting the street Not having seen anything of the kind be- fore, Tougal, under mistaken idea, ran after the cart, and cried to the driver: Hey man, hey, man, yer 1os- in a. yer water!'' His friend, am noyed at Tougal's want of knowledge, ran after him, caught him by the arm, and said, rather testify: "Tou- gal, man, Tougal. dinna be showin' yer ignorance. Dyer no see it's to keep the laddies off the back O the cairt?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Roolk1etn n1ade at nome.

Booklets as gifts are apt to be doubly appreciated when made by the hand of the donor. A local artist has just designed one of these which is pleas ing variation on the usual form The cover is made of an oblong Of gray1sh tree bark, and upon it, worked out in colored beads, suggesting malachite of different shades, is the word Friends. 9 Inside the booklet, on sheets of thin water color paper, are quotations on friendship, beginning with one from the Bible and including others from Epictstus, Tennyson, Emerson, Tols- toi and other writers. Each quotation has an illuminated initial letter, fol- lowed by hand-painted text-Brook- lyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Preferred the Poorhouse.

wealthy veterinary surgeon of Stam- ford, Conn.,, died in the. poorhouse there recently About two years ago a cancer developed on his tongue and Dr, Murray spent a good deal of money in trying to get it cured. Fall ing to get relief, one morning he cut out the growth himself with pen knife. Much to the surprise of physi- cians and surgeons, the wound healed and MuTray's condition ap- peared to improve He became low spirited over the loss of fortune and practice and went to the poorhouse, paying f$2 week board, though at the time of his death he still had some thousands of dollars left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Prisoner May Need Protection.

BUFFALO, Sept 16. - William H. Davey of Niagara Falls, who is ac- cused of assaulting a number of young girls in that city, appeared before Jus tice White in special term on habeas corpus proceedings instituted by Mrs Davey, who alleges that he was arrest ed and imprisoned illegally. Numerous threats against Davey have been made by relatives of the young girls. Chief of Police Maloney, who attempted to shoot Davey when be learned that his daughter was one of Davey's alleged victims, says he regrets having allowed his feelings to overcome his sense of duty. DaVey will be protected if the case is tried at Niagara Falls, said Chief Maloney. @tA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
BULGARIA'S REPLY.
Government Casts Onus of
 Coming War on Turkey.
PRINCE FERDINAND AT THE CAPITAL
1t Is Said That the First Three Divi- sions of the Army Have Been Called Out For Defense
 of Frontier.

of Frontier.
 SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 16.-A fgener- nl insurrection in the vilayet of Salon ilxa, east of the Vardar river, is an nounced to have begun. The region is divided into eight districts, each com manded by Bulgarian officer. Gener- al Zontcheff, president of the Macedo- nian committee, is the commander in chief.
 Replying to notes of the Turkish rep Fesentatives here, in which it was al- legged that the insurrectien in Macedo- mia was the work of Bulgarian bands who had crossed the frontier, the Bull garian government has replied refut- ing the accusations, reviewing the his tory of the insurrection and claiming that the outbreak was the direct result of the existing form of government in Macedonia, which had forced the youth of the country to gradually organize the insurrectien. Bulgaria also declined all responsibility for the events at Ad- rianople, which, it Is claimed, are due to the persecution of the Bulgarian population. Finally Bulgaria stated that the Turkish government was pro longing situation filled with perfis to their principality and pointing out that there was danger of q catastrophe dis astrous to both countries.
 1t is expected that a week will suffice to enable the ministry to judge of the extent to which it's final appeal to the powers is likely to prove successful. Doubts are expressed in. diplomatic cir cles whether the Bulgarian note will bring any decisive results, but there is every disposition to recognize the sin cerity of the ministry's attitude and it's complete Justification for issuing such document in view of the immense forces that Turkey is gathering in threatening close proximity to the Bul- garian frontier.
 Prince Ferdinand has returned to the capital. Important steps are likely to be taken at this present critical juno ture, now that Prince Ferdinand has returned, and q reply from the powers or some intimation from them is hour ly expected in response to Bula aria's note.
 It is said that the first three divisions of the army, having their c6hters at Sofia, Philippopolis and Slivno. have been called out In official quarters it is declared that it has been decided to summon to the cclors the men of the first three divisions who retired from the army during the last three years. This will give q force of some 10,0o0 men, who will be chiefly employed in strengthening the troops along the frontier.
 The revolutionary headquarters has received news of terrible situation at Losengrad. The whole district is filled with Turkish and Albanian troops and Bashibazoulxs. Twelve villages have been burned, and over hundred fami- lies have been massacred- Many of the women and girls captured have been sent to various harems. About 400 wid- ows and orphans have arrived at the frontier village of Tekendje from Los engrad
 All the Bulgarian prisoners in the town jail at Losengrad have been kill ed by Mussulman prisoners, aided by the prison guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Litchfeld Team to Meet Bremen To
 day if Pleasant.

day if Pleasant.
 On Hotchkiss field this afternoon the fire department base ball team will play the Litchfield team. It will be a battle<royal, as Tommy Tuckey the local Boy, who has made ali enVla- bIe reputation as twirler for the New Haven State league team, Will occupy the box for the locals. There will undoubtedly be large crowd present to witness the game Bill TrumbuIl. who pitched mag nificent game Saturday for the locals against Woodbury, will pitch for the Ilitchfield team.
 The funeral of B. B. Futile, which was held yesterday afternoon, was largely attended. The Rev Sherrod gosIla officiated Interment was III Grove cemetery Out of respect to Inc deceased the Naugatuek Mallea- ble Iron Co.'S plant closed at noon yes terday and about 400 employees of the concern attended the funeral in body.
 John Clifford and Louis hevalier have returned to Tufts college. where Khey will resume their studies.
 Joseph Lynch and Fred Englehardt have entered Andover preparatory school in Andover, Mass.
 The Starlight A. c. and the West End football teams will line up on Washington park Sunday, September
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
TO WATER DRYLANDS
NatioEal Irrigation Congress
 In, Session at Ogden.
"THE TIME HAS COME TO DO THINGS. "
Policy of Workers Tn the West Is to Conserve the Flood Waters Of
 the Great Rivers to W0- ter the Country.

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 16.-Twenty- six states and territories of the Union are represented at the eleventh national irrigation congress- which has begun four days session in the Ogden Taber- nacle, this being the largest number ever represented since the beginning of the movement for the reclamation of the arid west.
 Delegates were present even from New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, whiie from the states of the western plains and mountains representa- tives of state and municipal governments and commercial organizations of all kinds came by hundreds.
 An international aspect was lent to the proceedings by the presence of two representatives of foreign govern ments, Mexico and France, while the government at Washington was repre- scented by Secretary of Agriculture Will son.
 At both the morning and afternoon sessions the building was packed with delegates, and the keynote of the pres ent congress as expressed both by Gov ernor, Wells of Utah in his speech of welcome and President w. A Clark in his response that 'sthe time has come to do things was heartily cheered.
 The first resolution, introduced by Senator Burton of Kansas, favoring the conservation of the flood waters of the great rivers as a part of the scheme of irrigation of the west. was received with so much favor that there seems to be no doubt that such action will be oyerw helmingly favored.
 Other resolutions outlining distinct plan of forest preservation are expect ed to be adopted before the session of the congress closes.
 A brisk fight for the honor of enter taining the delegates to next years convention is being made by El Paso, Tex; Boise, Ida; Reno, Nev., and Port land, Ore. Sentiment seems unanimous for the reelection of President w. A. Clark and the other officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Kns,v His Rirs,ts.

The two newsboys had quarreled over the possession of six cents, of which the smaller boy insisted he had been defrauded
 They proceeded to fisticuffs, and the smaller boy was whipped.
 You licked me. all right" he said, wiping his bloody nose on his ragged shirt sleeve, but I'll fight ye agin, if ye don't fork over two cents O dat money .''
 t'What fnr?' demanded the other boy.
 'fDoggone ye, got right to claim de losers end O de purse, hain't I !'-Chic cagp Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
MronRs Are Raghts in Trelnnd.

An extraordinary affair is Reported from the famous Gap of DunIoe, Killar- ney. Some distance inside the entrance is a bridge which. crosses narrow DOT tion of the lakes. Some time ago this bridge was cut away at both sides, leav- ing width of only two feet The ex- planation of the affair offered is that tourist agents started excursions through the Gap In coaches, thus dis pensing with the familiar Kerry pony. Only ponies and pedestrians can now pass over.--St James Gazette
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
o1d Coal Mineu in Eng1and.

Coal workings around Cheadle, in North Staffordshire, England, have been traced back as far as thereign of Rich ard HI. The early mining is explained by local geological conditions, as the coal seams-instead of being hidden un- der drift as in other parts of England were brought to notice through dark streaks turned up by the blow. A late discovery is an old level that must have been driven at least 300 years ago for draining a coal tract
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
FIRE ALARM.

4--Cor South Main ana .srand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go {P.)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magiil. sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12--Rogers x Bro (P.)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stA. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott read. 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-COr East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-Burton street engine house. 24-WateriJtlry Manufacturing Go (Pl 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine -sts. 29-Cor Ludlow and N Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34--Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn By & L't'g Go. car h'se (ra S6-WSterbury Brass Go P1 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New EnglaHd Watch Go (P) 45-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Go. Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (P) 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sts Be 52-Cor Franklin ana Union sits. 5S-Waterbury Clock Go. case fac. .Ty 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. b7-No 5 hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts 62-Cor Doolfttle alley and Dublin sic 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. T3-North Willow st, cor Hillside 74-Cor Johnson and Waterviile sfs 142-WoIcott st. beyond Howard. 1e2-Cor East Main and Welton sis. 212-The P7att Bros Go. (P) Buckle Go. P1 214--Waterbury Clock Co-rn'v't fac rp1 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 2s1-Cor Round Hir and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sfs. 2T2 Grove. bet Central & Holmes ava 311-S. N. ID. Telephone Co bu1Idipg (sl s12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 2f3-R Randolph & Cloves (P) 314-Piume & AtwooS P1 s1y-American Ring Go (PJ s16-F -Flectrfc Light Station P| 81S-HolmeS Booth & Haydens fPI 321-No 4 Hose House. s23-Cor Washington ave & Porter -sts s24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 225-Cor Sinaons st 6 WasIfngfon eva s71-Cfty Lnmber & Coal Co. (P, : 4f2-Tracy Bros iP) 432-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts 51-SteeEe & Johnson Mfg Go. (py 582 Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 I. One stroke calls superintendent Go the City hall
 II. Two strokes, fire ont, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, 12 m. D. m.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
! Suspected Guflty oe MEurtaer.

,a ATLANTIC CITY, N. l., Sept 1S.- William H. Reed, for years clerk in the Atlantic City post office, shot and killed his brother-in- Lawrence F, Adams, aged twenty one, at their home here Reed was arrested later in the house. He claims the shooting, which Is supposed to have been done with rifle, was accidental, but others in the house say the two men had been quar- reIing before the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
OAKylLLE HAPPENINGS

The funeral of Barnabas InesoD took place yesterday at 1:30 p. m. at the home of his son, A. Y. Ineson, with inaerment in Watertown. The Rev Mr Cunningham performed the fu- neral service The paIlbearers were two grandsons of inc deceased, Frank Ineson and Harry Abbot and two sons-inlaw, Frank B. Reynolds and Yames Newell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
Kataer Acceptea Her Resienafion.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-- Henry Wolf sohn has received word from Mime Schumann-Heink that the kaiser has accepted her resignation as a member of the Royal opera in Berlin. This will permit her to return to this country next winter for concert tour begin ming in January next, to be followed by a three year opera engagement here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
American Kalled M Kars.

TELLS. Sept 16.-As the result of an explosion of grenades at Kars an American citizen, John Nachikian, who had recently arrived there, and four Armenians were killed Nachikian was killed while loading hand grenades. many of which, with a large quantity of explosives, were found in the rooms where the accident occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
No TronbIe mt All.

Wife (productng letter from hus- bands coat pocket) There's that let ter gave you to mail week ago.
 Husband-By jimini! So 1t Is. I wonder
 Wife--When I asked you If it would be too much trouble you said 1t would be no trouble at all. I ought to have been bright enough to know what you meant.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
snlvatien R.eoah 1saaers. .

WINCHESTER, Ky, Sept 16.-- Loaded with musical instruments and with Bibles in their pockets, the Saliva tion Army mountaineer brigade of rough riders arrived at Jackson, Ky, from Cincinnati. They will bave a rally meeting today, leaving there for the ride through the Cumberland InountainS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
A Slow Recovery.

Lady" said he, Il ain't no common began. I'm de victim of devastatin' fire dat destroyed our house, an now I'm a homeless wanderer"
 Poor fellow" exclaimed Mrs. Good art; here's quarter. and where was this fire?''
 Tn Chicago, ma'am; back in '71."-e Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-16
A rartu-ntne,. nanfI

WASHINGTON Sept 16 - James Kerr Kelly, formerly United States sen ator from Oregon, is dead at his resi-. dence here, aged eighy-four years. He was native of Pennsylvania Judge Kelly was forty miner, having gone to California on the discovery of gold in that state in the spring of 1849.