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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
NATERYILLE TALK
Court Welch Met Last Evening and
 Elected of1cers.

Court Welch Met Last Evening and
 Elected Officers.
 Miss Bunnell of Thomaston was a visitor at the fair last evening.
 The following officers were elected by Court Welch last evening: Thomas McMahon, chief ranger; Frank La chance, sub-chief ranger; Peter Burns, senior woodward; Andrew Hersam, junior woodward; George Heckleman, recording secretary; Thomas McCon- nell, senior beadle; Charles Roseneck, junior beadle; Frank Johnson, lecturer.
 Mir Delaney of Orchard street Is re- ported worse.
 4 large crowd attended the fair last evening. A 1O-cent supper will be served tonight. There will be no en- tertainment, but dancing will begin early
 Prayer meeting at Grace M D. church tonight, Rev J. J. Moffatt lead CT.
 Sunday afternoon local Knights of Pyfhias will decorate the graves of de- ceased members. The Rev J. A Stans- field will preach a sermon to them in the evening at St Paul's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Requested to Plan EducatiOn For
 African Race by Lord Grey. g-,...

Requested to Plan Education For
 African Race by Lord Grey. ! WASHINGTON, June 19.-Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee institute, has been asked by Lord Grey, Cecil Rhodes successor at the head of the British South Africa com pany, to investigate conditions and recommend a system of industrial ed ucation for the African race, upon which that company draws for labor. The British government proposes to give it's assistance to such a project.
 After talking with President Roose- welt yesterday MT. Washington an- nounced that he would decline the fiat tering offer
 1T will devote all my time and eff forts to the work at Tuskegee," said MT. Washington, trusting that it will indirectly assist in the uplifting of the race in Africa. The work here is such that I do not feel I can leave it even for the few months that would be re- quired by the mission to South Af- rica."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19

orally attend the Sheepshead and Nor ris Park races, and as many of the Saratoga races as can, and always bet. have been doing this for near ly< ten years, and wouldn't miss the fun for anything.
 Make money by it? On the con- trary, my fun never costs me less than $200 year, in spite of the fact that perhaps I know as much about horses as the average woman can know. To be sure, never try for inside tips from sporting men, who are supposed to have information, for I find the un- certainty of it all one of the most fas- cinating features of horse-racing.
 Almost every woman has a pet pleasure, for wh oh she is willing to spend more than for anything else. Mine is betting on horses, for which I 'squander,' as my husband calls it, between $200 and $500 every year. I never get off under $2oo.
 "On some days I make 8 lot Of money, only to lose it the next, and in the end am pretty we'll cleaned out as they say at the track.
 II Cou1u uOC dAoIu OO 1OSC tAc money I would never go near a race track. The experiences of the major ity of my woman friends who do go in for racing are the same as mine. In fact, we all make up our minds to lose, not to win.
 There may be women who in the long run make money at playing the races, but I don't know them. In my opinion, the only way to come out a winner is, immediately, the very in- stant, one makes lucky haul, to scurry away from the track as fast as possible, and stay away"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
COLLAPSE or BOX FACTORY.
Badly Tn5ures More Than Dozen
 Employees. 4.

 Badly Tn5ures More Than a Dozen
 Employees.
 NEW YORK, June 19-More than dozen persons were buried in the col lapse of three story building at 49 Bowery. The place was box factory owned by D. Albert & Sons.
 On the upper floor of the building thirty girls and six men were at work. Without warning the floor began to sag and suddenly, with it's heavy weight of machinery. fell through to the second floor, which it carried with it to the ground. A minute later gas from broken pipes caught fire, and an explosion followed Alarms were sent in for police reserves and fremen.
 Three minutes after the arrival of the fremen three girls had been taken out of the wreckage, and later four more were rescued, all badly hurt. 1t was estimated in the confusion that at least ten more persons were buried in the debris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19

Itching Piles is one Of the most persistent plaques that the world has ever known. Men and women, old and young ,rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the exasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch- ing, protruding or bleeding. 1t is also a safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin. Doan's Ointment is pleasant, harmless and abso- luteiy sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of the skin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
THE DRINKERS DIARIES.

A few days ago a revel1er in Paris made 8 wager that he could drink twelve glasses of absinthe while the clock was striking the hour of mid night. When the clock began to strike he began to drink, and when the clock had finished striking he had fin ished the twelfth glass of absinthe. While his companions, leaping from their chairs were cheering lustily, the absinthe drinker fell to the floor, dying instantly.
 This man died as the fool dieth, He really took his own life.
 Last Wednesday number of men were caroustng in the town of Yoakum, Texas. After drinking good deal, jewellers agreed that each would drink a pint of whisky within ai period of ten minutes In the company was one known as -'Dr'' Jackson. "WIhen the others got through with their dose" says the report ''some alleged Fwags put smoking tobacco and large amount of alcohol into a glass pre- pared for Jackson. He drank the mixture, staggered to a seat and died within & short time. No One," adds the report, twas held responsible for Jackson's death"
 We'll, some one was responsible for this mans death. The act of these alleged wags'' was little less than one of murder, and it should have been so regarded and so punished.
 '"There are some men who will lose their best friends" says Carlyle, ''in order to crack joke" This observa- ton of the Sage of Chelsea needs to be revised and brought down to date. There are evidently men in Yoakum, Texas, who are willing to do to death an innocent and helpless man ''in or der to crack a joke" There are cases in which the practical joker' be- comes a practical criminal. In civi- lized society there is no place for him outside of prison walls.-4New Orleans Times es-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
Shirt Makers' Strike Ends.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y, June 1e.-The strike of the operators of the Veil Has kell shirt factory, which has lasted for nearly ten weeks, has been settled at conference held at the residence of the Key. John E. MacKay, pastor of the Presbyterian church, by Manager Has kell for the company and a connittee representing the operators. All of the obnoxious leaders in the strike lose their jobs. The strike involved nearly 7o0 persons. The result of the strike is the severest. blow which union labor has received in Glens Falls, and other manufac cturers who have been threat, ened with strikes are breathing more easily. The loss to the employees is over $5O,O00. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
MORE POSTAL SCANDALS.
George ". Beavers SRid to Have
 Drawn a Double Allowance.

George w. Beavers sa1d to Have
 Drawn Double Allowance.
 WASHINGTON, June 19. - A new feature of the post office scandals which came out was that while George w. Beavers was assistant superintend- ent of allowances of the post office de- partment at salary of $2,500 a year he also drew per diem of $4 out of allowances as an examiner of letter carriers overcharges for additional hours of work. The account was aI- lowed by the present auditor for the post office department, MT. Castle.
 The evidence of this overcharge is contained in the books of Auditor Cas- tie, which are now in the possession of MT. Br1stow, the fourth assistant post master general, who is making the post office investigation. MT. Beavers drew this double pay from some time in 1897 to 1898, when objections were raised to it by some of the officials of the department, and 1t was stopped.
 No prosecution for this offense is now possible, as it occurred more than three years ago and is therefore out lawed. .'.---..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
camden,s dfssing Postmas+er.

BALTIMORE, June 1o.-Louis T. De rousse. postmaster. of Camden, N. J., who disappeared from his home Tues day, came unexpected and unan- nounced to the residence of William H. Swindell, an old friend, who resides in this city. Derousse's physical and mental condition was such that MT. swindell became alarmed. All he could say was that he left home with the de- termination of ending his life. II sent home" he said, "alI my passes, tickets, money and jewelry and at the same time informed my family that by the time they received them would be at the bottom of the river. After this my mind was blank, nor do know what I did until found myself here."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
sA A snip oanna For NaszarIe.

NEWARK, N. J.. June 10.-Newark's boaxd of trade has taken up the pro3act of ship canal to connect this city with tho ocean. It is proposed to dredee Newark bay and to cut a channel HhrQu9h the meadows. Representative William Fl. Wiley of New Jersey is leader h tEe movement, which contem- plates the seeking of federal add James Owen, BsBex cOaanty engineeE, places the cost Of che work at from ST, ,0O0, ,000 to SeyOOo;000 and the time required for construction at from three to five years. The matter will be brought before con gress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
St Francis T. A. B. Society Will Go to
 Hartford July 4.

The St Francis T. A. B. society held 3 meeting last evening and decided to go to Hartford the Fourth of July, to attend the convention of the 0. T. A. U, to be held in that city. They will be accompanied by the Naugatuck drum corps. The society will go on the regular train, they being unable to charter a special train.
 The Ladies' auxiliary of the A. O. H. will give a promenade concert and dance at Columbus hall this evening. Ford's orchestra will furnish music and Prof J. F. O'Brien will prompt.
 The High school graduating oxer- cises will be held Tuesday, June 23, in- stead of Thursday, June 25, as was first announced.
 The officials of the Consolidated road have expressed themselves as being agreeable to the proposition made by the Fourth of July celebration commit tee. The committeee, through Borough Clerk Neary, asked if the officials would kindly see to it that traffic on that day could be regulated so that the bicycle race would not be interrupted. The road officials agree to keep the crossing clear during the time the races are being held.
 Bartenders' local 628 will meet to- night.
 Permits to sell fireworks can now be secured from the borough, clerk.
 William Taylor of South Norwalk is in town renewing old acquaintances. Mr Taylor was at one time employed In the Naugatuck Malleable Iron Co.'S plant.
 The public and parochial schools will close Wednesday, June 24, for the sum- mer vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
Charges Against Hedges.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Charges against Charles Hedges, superintend- ent of the city delivery service of the post office department, alleging that he has pressed claims before congress, so- notted employees In the service to take stock in a mining company and other allegations, are under Investigation by the inspectors of the post office depart ment. The charges were presented to Postmaster General Payne and refer red by him to Fourth Assistant Post master General Bristow. The alIega- ton that MT. Hedges went to the capi- tol during the last session of congress and urged the passage of a claim then pending was made at that time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
lRtchmond cars cannot Run.

RICHMOND, Va, June 19.-The ef fort of the Virginia Passenger and Power company, owned by George Jay Gould of New York, to operate its cars with men brought: in to take the places of the striking motormen and conduc- tors was practically a failure. Jeers, hoots, decayed vegetables, stale eggs, refuse and filth greeted the men who ran the cars. Men, women and children in the section where many of the oper- atives live took part in throwing vege- tables and filth at the cars. There came near being one or two riots, but the police prevented them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs Walter Place, Clara and Her. bert Place, went to Lithglow, N. Y., this morning to be present at the fu- neral of John w. Mercy, who died Tuesday at the age of 86.
 Cyrus Thompson of Waterbury, who bought MT Parsons house on Newton Heights some time ago, will move his family there about the second week in July.
 The marriage of Lewis Beardslee to Miss Edith Fitts of Bunker Hill will take place on next Thursday, June 20.
 MT Dalbeck of Knob hill, who has been confined to his home about a month from bronchial trouble, is slow ly improving.
 The Oakville base ball nine will play the Rosewood team of Waterbury to- morrow afternoon on the diamond near MT stoughton's shop, if the weather permits.
 The Democrat is for sale at the local postof6ce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
New York Markets.

yLoUREtEeld 5s; higher on spring pat. patents, s4-a64bo; winter straishtg, ss. s.@9 s.75; winter sFtras, $2. S0@310; winter pat
 WHEAT-Active and stronger on bull ish cables, a higher corn market, small northwest receipts and liberal coveringi July 82B@sS 7-1Sc.; September, 7e 18-16@ 79 7-16c.
 RYE-Steady; state, 561a@59c., c. i. f.. New York; No 2 western, 5a1zc., f. o. b., afoat.
 CORN-Had a good advance on cable news, energetic bull support and light
 0ATS-Also higher on general buying; track, white, state, l14@461Ac.; track, PoRKNsteady; mess. SIS. 25@1s75; fam LARD-steady; prime western steam, 9.15c.
 sUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining, 3hc; centrifugal 96 test, 19-32c.; refined steady: crushed, 5.45c.; powdered, 495c
 MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, BIO 40c.
 RICE--steady; domestic 414@7c; Japan nominal.
 TALLOW-Firm; city, 5c.; country, 5H@ 5ssc.
 HAY-strong; shipping, 8o0s5c. good to choice, $1. .2oQ1. .35.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
In proof of it we teilwhas

In proof of it we teilwhas those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No. I28 Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn. :, says: ssTo any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, I can with confidence recommend Doan's Ointment. I was for long time bothered with persistent irritation on my body, and none of the many preparations and ointnents l used did. me any good until I procured Doan's Ointment at a Drug Store and applied it. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so promptly that I felt relief from the first, and improved steadily. It is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on the market. /"
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
METcALF MAkEs ANewER.
Asks For Justice and Withdrawal of
 Dismissal Order.

Asks F0r Justice and Withdrawal of
 Dismissal Order.
 WASHINGTON, June 1e.-Postmas- ter General Payne has received the fol- lowing letter from Mr. MetcalS asking a suspension of the order of dispissal until his complete defense may be heard:
 q cannot but feel that under ordi- nary circumstances such summary ac- tion as has been taken in my case would not have been had without gfv- ing me a chance to be heard by your self in my own defense.
 'EIt must be due to the heated, ex- cited and congested condition of affairs in the post office department that the postmaster general has consented to this summary dismissal of man who for the best part of bis life since at- taining manhood has devoted his whole thought and being to the honest discharge of his duties to the govern ment and the best interest of the postal service, in which no stain or suspicion has ever heretofore attached to him.
 Justice to myself, my family and my friends require that I should ap-  peal to the postmaster general to re- call this order of summary dismissal and accord me an opportunity to show that in this matter, as in all others, was consulting only the best interests of the post office money order service in whatever did concerning the Her man hdd and not my own self interest and with no thought of myself or nay famRay, as is made to appear in the charge against me.
 '"The common sense of justice and the right of defense which my score of years of faathful public service en- titles me to must irupel the postmas- ter general to grant me this oppor- tunity of demonstrating to him that his action has been nasty and unjust to a faithful public servant who has devoted his life to the best interests of his government.
 'sThe suspension of your order is re- spectfully asked until such time as you may hear from me-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
AMERICAN SQUADRON AT KEEL
German Naval Authorities Will En- tertain LavishIy.

BERLIN, June 19. V The United States European squadron is due to ar- rive at Kiel tomorrow. The gunboat Machias alone will go through the Kiel canal. The Kearsarge, Chicago and San Francisco will go through the Cat tegat.
 The German naval authorities have arranged to entertain the American seamen as well as their officers.
 Ambassador Tower will give dim ner to Emperor William June, 26, at which Prince Henry of Prussia, the members of the emperor's suit, several German adnirals, the principal Amer jean naval officers and the embassy staff will be present.
 The banqueting room of the Imperial Yacht club has been engaged for four large dinners, including one to be giv- en by the emperor.
 The American squadron will sail for England June 30, the same day the emperor leaves Kiel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
vvsM ro4 pro5sst Jewish Massacre.

Wv1M Not PRo1est Jewish Massacres
 WASHINGTON, June 19.-Because the executive committee of the B'nai BTriEh, the Jewish organization which sent to tie president a petition to be forwarded to the emperor of Russia relative to the K1shfnef incident, ne- gHected to af1x any signatures to the petition the state department can have no ofifoaal knowledge of the source of the petition. However, it is pretty generally understood that this govern ment will make no representa- tons, di- rectly or indirectly, to Russia, as the matter concerns her internal affairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
WATERFOWL JOTTINCS
Graduation Exercises of Center School
 at Town Hall This Evening.

Graduation Exercises of Center School
 at Town Hall This Evening.
 This evening the graduation exer- cises Of the class of 1903 of the Center following program will be carried out: Opening Selection-Piano Solo,.
 ................. Dorothy Wheeler Prayer .... Rev Fl. N. Cunningham Oration-"Arts and Inventiveness
 of the Egyptians'. >. Leslie Barlow Glass History. Edna Hosking Orat1on-fWilltam E. Gladstone"
 ......,........... Frank McGowan Music ................... Chorus Oration-'..The Crusaders. .......
 i................. Frederick Ktelty "Casandra's Prophecys" .......
 Mabel Hickox Music-Vocal Solo ..... Leah Slocum Oration-"Russia" .. Harrison Scott Presentation Address. s...........
 ............. Elizabeth Atwood valedictory ..... .Fvangeline Proffett Presentation of Diplomas. .......
 .................. Paul Kleinecke Music .................. Chorus
 After the exercises the graduates will hold reception in the hall in honor of their friends. Next Tuesday even ing the alumni will tender banquet to the graduating class.
 The contract for cutting the wood from the Charles Noble land has been filled and the contractor has moved his paraphernalia to Danbury.
 Fred Haskins has the contract for 4 s1s GG~la1 sea shore resorts and expects to be so occupied all summer.
 Mrs Charles B. Brewster is spending few days with the Rev C.. B. Ford at Milford.
 The Watertown baseball team will play at Ansonia tomorrow.
 Posters are out announcing the vaudeville show to be given by local stars at the town hall next Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
awedded Four Hours After Meeting.

SSved6ad Four Hours After Meeting.
 UTICA, N. Y., June 19.-Walter H. Tierney of New York went to the post office here for his mail. While there two young women came to the general delivery window. One was Miss Marie L. BelAnger of Mohawk. MT. Tierney and Miss Bellinger be- came infatuated with each other and attended matinee at the Majestic theater. Afterward MT. Tierney sug- gested 8 visit to a clergyman. The Rev. s. W. Brown performed the we'd ding ceremony just four hours after Mr. Tierney and Miss Bellinger had met for the first time in their lives. MT. Tierney is twenty-one years old. His wife is eighteen years of age, is handsome and a brunette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
BOY WHO CRIED HELLO, TEDDY!


 Why it should occur to boy to yell at the President Hello, Teddy when be would never have thought of call ing out Hello, Billy to President Me KfnIey, is a question which may en- gage the idle speculations of those who live to find reasons which are of no particular value when found President Roosevelt's drowning lecture to the youthful impertinent who was not overawed by the presence of the head of the nation may be a warning to some of his older ones who have been calling him Teddy Perhaps he doesn't like it. There is some diff ference in the case. What is in the grown citizen a manifestation of af- lection is in the boy only impertin- ence. Possibly the boy spoke before he thought; and more than likely, the President did likewise in his reproof Impulsiveness is something that we all have to struggle against, President as well as boys. Suppose the Presi- dent had seized the boy and spanked him; it would have been no more than he deserved; but when one rises to the height of chief executive of SO,OOO.OOO people, there are some duties one can afford to leave t Athers; scolding inn pudent boys by the roadside for in- stance There is so much in the world to be reformed and improved, much, indeed, in personal behaviour and manners that need correcting, that we may well resign ourselves to the fact that we cannot perform all No one. as Myron Reed said. need sit on the edge of his seat in the railroad car and push. We can depend on the en- gineer, the fireman, the brakeman and tho rest of the train crew to do some bi1-.--st. Louis Globe-Demaarak
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
Germnns Invate RooreveIt.

WASHINGTON Julae President Roosevelt has received an invitation extended by Representative Wilson and Senator Joseph Wagner of Brook lyn to attend the exercises incident to fhe celebration of the fftieth anniver- sary of the Brooklyn Turnverein on the 27th inst. The president expressed regret at his inability to accept the invitation. as he will be en route to Oyster Bay at that time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
rOrckofwlxv Found Guilty

NEW YORK, June 19.-Tony Torck- ofsky of Brooklyn was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Judge As pinwall when he received the verdict of the jury said it was just one. Torckofsky kiisaa John Schlagousky, a saloon keeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
Says Asaasssns Were Drunk.

VIENNA, June 19.-A Bohemian named Josef Kraus, who was for seV- eral years the late Queen Draga's valet, has returned to Pilsen from Bel grade. He hid with the other royal servants during the assassinations in the palace and thus escaped. He as- serts that many more were killed than have been reported and says the as- sassins were drunk.