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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
SEES FOR sIGHTLEss EYES.
Young Woman in New York Who Paints Word Pictures for Her
 Blind Employer.


 The person who is blind loses much of the beautiful in life through the aff1iction. There is one woman how, ever, in New York city who, having means, finds a way to satisfy her taste for knowledge of all that is going on. This she accomp,ishes with the help of companion of the same sex, but much younger (the woman herself is 77 years old), who takes her from place to place, ex- blaming everything.
 Thus an afternoon at an art ex- hibition results in both coming away with an excellent idea of the most notable canvases. The architecture of the various new buildings is de- scribed at length; the bindings and illustrations of late books are laid before the mind of the afflicted one with much circumstance.
 Even the new operatic and dra- matic events are attended with great regularity, and the costumes, forms and faces of the performers are de- scribed in the fullest detail; the scenery and properties are the sub- ject of comment, and the people in the audience furnish material for dis cussion between the acts.
 In travelling, says the New York Mail and Express, the companion is the same faithful painter of pictures for the sightless eyes of her em- ployer, and every feature that goes to give that variety which seems necessary spice to living is brought out with the utmost particularity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

"A cloud of labor troubles hangs over the country and forebodes a stormy, spring and summer" writes Finley Peter Dunne in Golfers. "The Wa bash Railway Co Is quarreling with its employees. At the time of writing the employees of one of the great railway lines of New York and New England are threatening to go out. The strike of the street railway employees of Wa terbury now promises to develop into a broad struggle between the unions and the street railway compan- les affiliated with the Waterbury cor poration. There are scores of smaller strikes and lockouts in other parts of the country and the weatherwise in these matters are hoisting storm sig nals. Tn short, the air Is full of the clash of capital and labor. The time unhappily seems ripe for such mis- fortune. The period of imitation is at an end and the great corporations of the country are unable to increase their expenses without seriously injuring their +.,gh-priced stocks and bonds for which they have fixed dividends and interest based upon past revenue and expenditures. The workingmen after a long stretch of steady work are we'll organized and they feel that they have not had a just share of the countrys prosperity. The prices of the neces- saries of life have increased. A pro- found social antagonism between em- ployers and employees has grown up and finds expression in such campaigns against labor unions as the one under taken by the president of the Wabash railway. All these things are as easily explained as the origin of atmospheric disturbances, but the resultant hurri- cane is none the less disastrous be- cause nearly every weather observer can tell whence it sprang. It is a mournful commentary upon human wisdom, that with all the general
 knowledge of the source of these in dustrial disasters the American public Is as powerless to avert them as the ship-owner is to avert the tornado which the weather bureau has told him is starting in the West Indies Like the superstitious mariners, the public can only pray to the blind forces be- hind the whirlwind and hope that the storm will blow oyer.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

Mckinley Portrait For White House.
 WASHINGTON, March 27.-The DOT trait of the late President Mckinley painted by W. D. Murphy, who was in competition with a number of artists, has been accepted by Colonel Bing- ham, superintendent of public build ings and grounds, as the one that will be hung in the White House. The portrait has met the approval of some of the late presidents closest friends from Ohio. The portrait is life sized and represents the president in one of his characteristic attitudes. It was submitted to Justice Day before being accepted, and he suggested few mi nor changes, which have been made. The picture is incased in a frame of gold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
INQUEST FRUITLESS.
Burdick Case Closed, but
 Murder Mystery Unsolved.
pENNELL INQUIRY NEXT WEEK.

Three New Witnesses on the Closing Day, but No Light Thown on the
 Ashland Avenue Tragedy-Sev-
 eral Theories Developed.
 BUFFALO, March 27.-The inquest into the death of Edwin L. Burdick, who was murdered just a month ago in his home on Ashland avenue, ended at o'clock yesterday afternoon. At the close of the inquest Judge Murphy announced that an official inquiry into the tragic death of Arthur R: Pennell, who has figured so prominently in the, Burdick inquest, will be begun next Monday.
 The Burdick inquest has served to develop several theories relative to the crime that had been suggested many days ago, but it would be hardly cor rect to say that the investigation has added anything more than an appear ance of reasonability to any of these theories. Aside from the failure of the authorities to secure evidence bearing directly upon the commission of the crime or to establish the identity of the murderer, there is a feeling of sat isfaction that the name of MT. Burdick  has been lifted from the mire in which it was first dragged and his character shown in it's true light The evidence brought out under the skillful exami- nation of witnesses by District Attor- ney Coatsworth has shown Burdick to have been loving father, always will ing to sacrifice his own happiness and pride for the sake of his children; that he was the victim of false friendship and broken pledges and, in face of it all a forgiving, indulgent husband.
 The efforts of the authorities to fix the crime upon some one of course will not end with the inquest. At the same time there is now little hope of fasten- ing the crime upon any one, and the murder probably will go down in crim- inal history as one of the great un- solved mysteries.
 Three new witnesses appeared on the stand yesterday. They were the Rev. L. M. Powers, pastor of the Church of the Messiah, where the Burdick fami ly and Mrs. Hull were regular attend ants, and Detectives Cornish and Coughlin, who were the first police off, cials to arrive at the Burdfck home when the crime was discovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
7Hey are 'ds good as fife best and that's qood enough.
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go lP0
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P.)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road. 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-Waterbury Manufacturing Go (P) 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. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. 3o-Conn By X L't'g Go, car h'se (P) 36-Waterbury Brass Go P) .~ 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go P, 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sts. 5l-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Waterbury Clock Co. case fac.P) 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.: .-fr.s: :. 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. e.. 57-No 5 hose house. *s .. 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sts 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st. cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 142-Wolcott st. beyond Howard. 1G2-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros Go. (P) 2l3-Hammond Buckle Co CP) 214-Waterbury Clock Co,m'v't fac (Pl 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts.~. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 2T2-Grove. bet Central & Holmes avs. 311-S. N. E. Telephone Go building (P) 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph & Gloves (P) 314-Plume & Atwood P) 315-American Ring Go. P) 316-Electric Light Station P,, 31S-Holmes. Booth Ss Haydens (P) 321-No 4 Hose House. a@ 323-Cor Washington ave 1S Porter sts 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st X Washington ave 371-City Lumber & Coal Go. P) 412-Tracy Bros P) 432-Cor Liberty and $. Main sts. x Johnson Mfg Go. (P, 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hal
 II. Two strokes. fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, 12 m, 9 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., 1903-03-27
Passing of the Strike Predicted.

PEORIA. H., March 27.-Bishop spaulding, who has just returned from his labors on the anthracite strike con- mission, in an interview gave it as his opinion that the period of strikes in the United States has passed forever and that arbitra tion will be used to set tie all labor difficulties in the future
 The bishop thinks that the precedent established by the commission will do much to bring about this state of af- fairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Carthuwtan Monks Shut ov+

PARIS, March 27.-The chamber of deputies has completed the govern ment's programme regarding the male religious orders which applied for au- thorization to remain in France by re- fusing by large majority the applica- tion of the Carthusian monks, who were separated from the other orders as forming class apart, they being employed in manufacturing a cordial Theirs is the wealthiest order in France.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
E y@@lOn.

Mother-Tommy, what's your little brother crying that way for?
 Tommy (who has taken the little fellows cake)-I guess that's the only way he knows how to cry, ma.-- Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Real Walking Dictionary.

: A 14-year-old boy in Chiffon, Wis,
 knows by heart the definition of
 every word from "a" to "e" in Web
 ster's dictionary. #~..~.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
TAKE NOTICE.
PENMANSHIPl ] PROF HoLLEY

Teaches every pnpll 1o write nnss snpid, business hand. in . cotlrsG of 10 private lessons and no failures. All kiEds of pen work executed in tho highest degree of art.
 16T BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

TO CURE A COLD III ONE DAY rake Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets. This signature 6M-Grz~.uo uo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
A woman,s Brain.

A woman's brain declines in weight after the age of 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27
Bargains in Medicines.

S5.O0 worth of stamps with 1 bottle Peruna, 95c B. .00 worth of stamps with bottle Lydia Pinkhan
 95c. $500 worth of stamps with bottle Paine's Celery
 QEc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-27

1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 II. Two strokes. fire out, recall.
 1-1-1. Three strokes, 12 m, 8 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.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
WIFE CHARGES CRUELTY.
Mrs. arthur Bird Files Suit for
.SeDdrdtiOH.

A suit for separation was filed in Special Term.
Part l. of the Supreme Court, yesterday, by VIII
lam X. Page on behalf of Kate f. T. Bird against
Dr. Arthur Bird. IN her application. which will be
argued next Tuesday. Mrs. Bird asks for at least
$50 a week pending the settlement of the case.
In her affidavit Mrs. Bird says that DR. Sfd Is
"a graduate of Harvard University and sklheo
and experienced surgeon of high reputation In this
city, that he is associated with DR.. t. Galiard
Thomas and DR.. Bache McE. Emmet and that
she was forced to leave him on account or MS
great cruelty.
On February 20 Mrs. Bird says, she was ophseu
TO leave the apartment occupied by them at NO.
159 West Forty-eighth-st. and seek shelter in a
boarding house at No. 80 West Twenty-hfth-st, and
since that time she has been i'll and under the
constant care Of DR.. William T. Bull. OF NO 90
West Thirty-fifth-st
In her complaint in which she asks for separa-
ton Mrs Bird swears that she married to the
doctor October 26. 1892 and they have child, a
boy, now nine years old: that her husband Is ad-
dicted TO the cocoane habit and the use of liquors
September 10, 1902. at their summer home at say
VILE Long Island the doctor. she says. threw her
to the floor choked her and beat her. and that
in their apartment at No. 159 West Forty-eighth-
st. he often struck her, and that one time he
struck her in the face with such violence that tie
cartilage in her nose was broken Wnlch caused the
blood to flow 80.
Mrs Bird AYERS that her husband pays $1,000 a
year for the apartment occupied by him and lives
in luxury. while she mas no income and has been
obliged borrow money to support herself; that
her boy is at boarding school at an expense or
$500 year
A H HummeI counsel for DR.. Bird. declined to
had good defence, and that the whole affair
would be made public Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
HUNGARIAN DEMOCRATS TO DINE.

The Hungarlan-Am American Democratic Ciuo re-
oept1v incornorated will hold dinner at the Park
Avenue Hotel on May T. at which Edward NJ
Shepard will be the principal speaker Congress
man Burton n. Harrison will also speak ana Po-
litcaI leaders of different nationalites OF Ihe
city are expected to be present Inc cluo IL ~
have permanent home in Eighth-st.. near Sec
ondave and will publish a weekly paper in Hun
garian the "Hungarian-American Citizen IL Is
intended to make this club the beginning OF ma
tonaI organization. The officers are Presqede. iq'
Edmund C;aauner; first vice-president, Dr AIpeL
KiraIy: second vce-president August rap; seui
tary Julius Nimsgern: treasurer, 1enauuS Si"'u0'
serseant-at-arms, George Milky
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
THREE HURT BY CAB UPSETTiNG.

Mrs. Irene Carver, wife of Amos d. Carver. a
broker. Of No. 80 Montgomery Place. Brooklyn. and
her eleven-y year-cd son. Clifford badly shaken
up and sustained several bruises by being thrown
from cab yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Carver had
arranged 10 friends who were about to sail for
Porto Rico, and after hiring a cab from Patrick
Powers, of SeVenth-aVe.. was driven in the dlrec-
ton of the pier at Paciic-st.
The cabman. Edward Harvey, of No. 55 Bergen
junction of FIatbush-ave. and Pacifc-st grocer S
wagon drove directly in of the cab. In order
avoid q collision Harvey turned his horse
sharply, and the cab came in contact with an ele-
waited railroad pillar and upset. Harvey was
hurled TO the street and sustained conclusion Of
the brain and internal injuries. He removed
to the Seney Hospital. Mrs. Carver and her son
attended by a physician and taken home
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
RIDGELY'S
FINANCIAL FORECASTS.

This appear tnopportune time 70 taiK o, &
dull and weak with actiVIS 0i.S
the and oracles predicting !" 10
% noint declines pessimism rampant even the Ts
una bic TO foresee anything than htful ralnes b
dd YOTT ever know an extended upward movement 70
start when sentiment other than bearshE Is II
Sanaerois to buy stocks AFTER than before a three
months decline? When has it not proved PT0ntap!e 10
three decline? Are there any SOUND reasons I
believing that this rule longer works? Ana Wnen we
analyze the adverse factors are they NOT ONSET
bv favorable 1t is that bank loans exceed
deposits. but capital and surplus show an a9s. % v
monetary situation VIII speeHiy
right itself grafters be made 70 keep he
hands off much-discussed ''undtgested securtes
who afford to hold tnefh
and will have time This creation OF new STOCK
ceased, but IL Is rapidly suo-
siding conditions sound Winter wheat pros
grade railway earnings etc. very very
favorable prices for American coInnod-
faI vii the outside world with our
products The been largely squeezed out or
most stocks Declines OF from 20 100 points have
brought securities a level where value approximates
price short time has arrived when IL proht
seriously desrabty Of entering the
stock market Keep with Wall Street. and when
judgment your information convnces that the
has the tide has turned,
get aboard. Five Dollars invested NOW in months
subscription Daily Letter which contains the pest
advices obtainable, may net you big return.
A. N. RIDGELY, 20 BROAD ST., N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
w. L. BOWEL DIES FROM INJURIES.

William l.. Bowel the war veteran. who fell or
jumped from a window of his home. No. $50 Sew
enth-ave, Brooklyn. early en- Thursday morning,
and was removed to the Seney Hospital suffering
from a fractured skull died there Friday He
ninety years old. He made a comforta BILE
fortune in the hardware business and as builder,
but lost a great deal of ii In financial panic. He
Mason and A member of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. In the Civil War he was MEM
ber OF Company II. of the list Regiment. New
York Volunteer Infantry, and had sixteen scars
on his body the result of wounds. He leaves
two a daughter
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
DIES FROM CUTTING A CORN.

The death of George Place. boss truckman.
whose funeral service held on Friday evening
at his home. No. 297 South Second-st., Brooklyn.
resulted the cutting of q corn on the little
toe Of mis- right foot. The corn was cut three
months ago, gangrene set in. and he died on
Wednesday evening while visiting his nephew, AL
exander Samnis, at Glendale Mr.. Place was born
in Nev-York September II. 1881, and had lived
for nearly half a century in South Second-st- He
leaves a son, a daughter and two sisters. The
burial in Cypress Hills Cemetery
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
BADGE FOR GREAT OAK JOHNSON.

Joseph Johnson ir.. the Great Oak of the Order
Of ACorns. entertained at dinner last night by
his associates the order and received badge of
office. The presentation badge is reproduction
gold and enamel of the crest of the order which,
organized by Mr.. Johnson two years ago, now
numbers more than twenty thousand enrolled
members. About fifty men were present at the
Ssv,r7ar
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
OBJECT TO NEW MARKsMANsHIp PIN
Distinguished Experts Say Design Is Not Dis
tinctive Enough

Members % the National Guard who qualified as
distinguished experts last season at the Creedmoor
rife range by making of 20 points or more
out Of possible 80 at 500 and 100 yards have Just
received for their prowess silver bar from the
State Thr pin has It only the simple
words. Distinguished Expert" Even the letters
'S " Y" are missing, and there is nothing 10 tell
what the wearer has been expert in. Many OF the
men much eispleased with the design, and say
II should be made more distinctive.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

COUCH COVERS-Heavy Turkish Couch Covers 90 inches
wide tringed all around regular S3z5: d. -,
N"NAA
kOPk POR IkRE-Handsome patterns Rope Portleres
quality yarn. all combinations of colos; regular 90
SI.75; special each. e. OSC
9LLkOiINk-5o SO inch best quality figured Slkone; ,o
(kIElONNE-Exa quality figured Cretonne inches wide.
suitable Tor slip covers draperIeS furniture
coverings; regular value special yard .. l5CI
Our SEWING MACHINES giving entire satisfaction wher
ever used Beng made by the
hg-grade machines. they Our Speed
way Sewing Machine first class every respect
woodwork OF finished all wearing OF best hardened
STEEL and SIMPLE construction The 3-drawer kind - a.
speSd dt AT.SS
Other styes-Ncw Home Climax and Universal at similar ow
prices
SLIP SOVkRS awnings and shades made shortest
notice Prices the lowest Estimates furnished
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

a federal court against the interference Oh
strikers with men as they get on the cars
The company is the largest producer of copper
in California.
Reports have been received of a rich strike
of placer gold the Mojave Desert. near
Needles The discovery was made near Whei7
miners have been operating a plant Tor seVerai
months TO secure gold from an undergrouho
stream that sweeps beneath the desert twenty
feet below the surface. On both the Coloraoo
and the Mojave deserts many discoveries Oh eoiu
mines have been made recently. 1t is only OF
late that careful and systematic prospecting mas
been done
Mainly through the efforts of Charles L. Lum-
mis- of Los Angeles. the Warmers Ranch ina
ians of San Diego County. have secured ne"
lands in Palo Valley that will be a great I'M
provement over their old homes Untli houses
can be built the Indians will be sheltered IN
tents and fed on government rations Inc
younger Indians are much pleased by the chahge'
but a few of the older are reluctant 10
move.
The Dartmouth College Alumni Association
held its sixteenth annual reunion ana dinner
this week. The occasion was made noteworthy
by the presence of Judge Henry c. lde. 90, u
the Philippines Commission who made speech
A State polytechnic school will ba opened a'
San Luis Obispo next September Governor
Pardee will dedicate it. He is much lnleresteu
in the institution and believes that other schoois
of this sort should be established, as their III
fuence will be to educate young men 10 appre
ciate farm life and the many advantages "hi0n
1t offers in California.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

DON'T TELL YOUR WIFE
what YOU see in the narrow columns OF .
sunday Tribune. may look and hha
omatbinr that fs needed, and of course
you,u have buy it.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

Commander Dabney W. Dggs and staff of the
Veteran Association of the 9th Regiment will re-
view the active command at the armory on Friday
night A bronze tablet in memory Of the mem
bers of the 9th who died in the service of the
United States will be unveiled. The tablet is
eight bv twelve feet Two lifesize figures.
at each end represent the soldier Of the Civil War
and the soldier of the Spanish-American War The
field music will hold entertainment ana dance
at the arrnory next Wednesday night.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

Demands for admission tickets to the review Of
the 7th Regiment on Wednesday night at the
armory by Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew, are many
times greater than the supply The detail for
guard is: Captain John A. Davidson, officer of the
day and I.ieItenants Paul r. Towne and William
b Miles officers of the guard. Fifty-fiVe offcerS
and men will receive medals for long and faithful
service Company has elected Sergeant o.
w IThl second lieutenant. vice Engel, promoted.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12

General Barnes Of the 23d Regiment. will review
the I4th Regiment Friday evening, April "a
Second Lieutenant Frederick Baldwin. of Com
pany D. has been nominated for captain. This
company has been split with dissensions. but is
now making good progress. 1t is generally be-
lieved that Colonel Kline will resign the present
wear especially IL IS well known that the higher
military authorities wish to a new commanding
officer at the head of the 14th.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-12
IT'S BAD TO READ TOO FAST.
a = you may overlook the little advertise
ments n the narrow columns.
NATIONAL GUARD NEWS,

Elihu Root. Secretary of War will review the
22d Regiment :. its armory tomorrow night, and
there will be a presentation of medals for long
service as follows:
Gold and brilliants. for twenty-five years SER
vice Lieutenant Colonel Harry H. Treadwell gold.
for twenty years service, Quartermaster Sergeant
Jeremiah E. Burke; silver, for fifteen years ser
vice. Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant Daniel Nc
Curdy: bronze for ten years service, Captains A
II. Dyett and Edward F. McGrotty; Leutenants
George H. Riley. T. +. Stevens, jr.. and c. H
Smith: Regirnental Quarterraaster Sergeant T. J.
Mcbride Regimental Commissary Sergeant Thomas
a Denham First Sergeants Frank S. JudsOn and
Alfred Armstrong; Quartermaster Sergeants Will
lam Schramm and John McElroy: Sergeants A.
Conrow Walter S Wilson and James NJ. Wilson:
Privates John Fredericks, c. f. Killing, j. F.
Hearne E T. Murphy and Fred Meek. Thomas
O'Rrien. a former member of Company A, has pre-
sented a piece Of bronze to the regiment for com
ratItfon IN srnlerics The annual dinner OF Com
pany will be held April %.