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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

taking chances on her from being re- vealed.
 ssThe mare was pitchforked, with nothing worth mentioning in the way of weight on her back, into an over night handicap with a lot of swagger horses, which made good price against her certainty. Her people de- signed to blister the poolrooms throughout the country on the win, and so they sent their commissioners to various points with the money couple of days before the race.
 "Now, a short time before the day of the contemplated killing, the owner of the mare got permission from the jockey club stewards, for some reason or other, to change the mares name from Fleur-de-lis to Maxine. The com missioners who had gone west and Fleu-de-lis didn't know anything about this switch of the mares name to Maxine, and, through an oversight, they were not informed.
 ''It happened that the poolrooms the commissioners went to failed to chalk formerly Fleur-de-is' after the name of Maxine, as is occasionally done on the poolroom blackboards when a horses name is changed, and so the commissioners, concluding, for some reason or other, that the mare hadn't been entered in the race that was to be the killing, kept all of that fine Fleur- de-lis money right in their clothes. You can draw for yourself a little charcoal sketch of how these commissioners felt when the operators in the poolrooms, after calling off the race and announc- ing that Maxine had strolled in some thing easy, supplemented their calloff with the dry remark: Maxine was formerly Fleur-de-lis." {"
 ''The Maxine party made a big thing of the win at the track, of course; but so trivial an oversight as their failure to inform their commissioners that change in the mares name had been applied for cost them a good many tens of thousands of dollars"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
4 STRIKE FAVORED.
New York s.L" Roads Not to Be Tied
 Up at Once, However.

New York "L" Roads Not to Be Tied
 Up at Once, However.
 NEW YORK, April 17.-Just before I o'clock this morning the executive committee of the elevated employees union gave out statement that by an overwhelming vote the men had de cided in favor of a strike. The state ment, said, however, that there would be no strike until such action was au- thorized by theiP national. president There are 3,625 members of the organi- zation. To strike requires two-thirds vote, or 2,416 votes.
 E. F. Bryan, general manager of the Interborough,1 was asked about re- the afternoon letter had been sent to President Pepper of the union. MT. Bryan said no further concessions had been made, but that the company stood just where it did before April 12. 'I learned today" he continued, ''that many of the men have the impression that the company has withdrawn it's last offer of 8 general increase, to go into effect on April 12, which was turned down by the union. This is a mistake, and to correct 1t at D. m. sent letter to MT. Pepper, chairman of the executive committee, saying that I wanted the men to know the company still stood by this offer. The door is still open. We will not grant the nine hour day, on which the men made the ultimatum. In my opinion there will be no strike"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Do Not Suppress a yayvn.

If you feel like yawning, do not put your hand or your handkerchief over your mouth and make desperate eff fort to overcome the inclination. Yawn we'll, and wide and long. It is the right thing for you to do. More over, it is good thing for society in general. It means a stretching, a relaxation of the muscles and an ex- pansion of the interior economy of the human breast, which in turn leads to an expansion of the human heart, an expansion of the human thought, and aspirations after the ex- hlted ideals. It is, good to yawn, and the man or woman who feels like yawning should go into a quiet place, where he or she will be free from Interruption, and yawn, not hesitat- tngly or spasmodically, but boldly, throwing the arms up, the chest forward, the head back and the mouth wide open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
WATERTOWN J0TTINGS
Soldiers Monument Entertainment a
 Town Hall Tonight.

1OWn Hall Tonight.
 Charles Baldwin will move into the house formerly occupied by Arthur and John Rose. The Rose brothers will move into the house recently vacated by George Hardt.
 Henry l.. Rowland will move into his summer residence here on April 25.
 The Rev Father O'Donnell, former pastor of St Johns, but now pastor of St Maryis church in Norwalk, was re- gently presented with a beautiful suit of vestments by the ladies of his pres ent parish.
 George Hardt, IT, employed by F. o. Peck, who disappeared from this town last Saturday, returned to town on Wednesday. He said that after taking horse belonging to MT Peck to the blacksmith shop he set out on fishing tour with young man of the name of Judd, but that after leaving this town he knew nothing of his own where abouts until Tuesday, when he found himself in small town on Long Island. How he ever reached that place without his own knowledge he says Is great mystery to him.
 A large attendance is expected at the soldiers monument entertainment at town hall this evening.
 The Watertown base ball club will give a promenade md dance in town hall next Friday evening. Great care will be taken by the management to make this dance a success, so that all who attend may feel assured of having a good time. The proceeds of the dance will be used in purchasing new uniforms for the team members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
ELECTRIC ROAD ENTERPRISES,
Improvements and Extensions in the
 New Haven Section.

Improvements and Extensions in the
 New Haven Section.
 With the straightening and regarding of the Fair Haven and Westville cleo trio road between New Haven and WOodmont, summer resort, the time between the two places will be low cred from sixty-fve to forty minutes. The road will be double tracked all the way, and steel bridges are taking the place of the wooden structures. The work will be completed in time for the summer travel.
 The Connecticut Railway and Light ing Co. which is building the trolley line from Derby towards New Haven, will probably have 1t completed so that the road can be thrown open in the fall. This road will parallel the Derby branch of the Consolidated.
 Branford is to hold q special town meeting on the matter of extending the Branford trolley system along the Sound shore as far east as Guilford and Clinton. paralleling the Shore Line division. The proposed road will run through Pine Orchard, Stony Creek, Leete's Island. Guilford and Clinton There is already trolley route from New Haven to Branford The town meeting is to be held for the purpose of instructing the local members of the legislature as to the wishes of the towns in the matter. The proposed new road will tap the summer seashore trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
nADEn-powELL VISITS US.
Hero of MafeIxing Tr9veIing In This
 Country Inc6gnitO.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Major General R. Baden-Powell, the "hero of Mafeking," recently appointed chief of cavalry of the English army, is on a visit to the United States to study American cavalry tactics and meth ods. In order that he may accomplish his purpose with as little publicity and ceremony as possible he is travelling incogntto and unofficially.
 He arrived here Wednesday night unannounced and registered at the Ar lington hotel under an assumed name. He visited the war department yester- day and paid his respects to Secretary Root, Lieutenant General Miles and Adjutant General Corbin. General Cor bin made the acquaintance of General Baden-Powell on his recent visit to England
 The cavalry troops at Fort Meyer gave special exhibition of their pro- ficiency in cavalry drill and tactics in the afternoon for the benefit of the distinguished visitor, who left here later to visit the battle fields of Vir- ginia, following the route of the Mo Clellan campaign on the peninsula. He will make visit to the West Point Military academy and will sat for England on the 26th inst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs William Miller has returned to her home in New Haven, after few days visit with her parents, MT and Mrs Henry Davis.
 William Murtha, who is sick with scarlet fever, is doing as well as can be expected.
 The electric light near the lower pin factory has been out for the past few nights. It is greatly missed by those who have occasion to go that way. If the one who attends to the light would look to it and see that it is lighted they would be doing great favor.
 James Moshier, wh.o had his collar bone broken some time ago, is around again as well as ever. He will resume his duties as brakeman on the train Monday meSning. His many friends are pleased to have him about again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

veteran, though only nine years of age.
 The lad is Cecil c. Lyman and he has been at the trade nearly three years, now holding a chair in his fa- ther's shop and enjoying the work. Since mere baby he had an itching to get hold of razor. He first hand led dull blade and devoted his ef- forts mainly to the fuzzy first growths on the faces of his boy friends, but soon began to mow the stubble from any chin, and is pro- vided with hydraulic chair and raised platform, and has many cus- toners who like the smooth cunning of his light fingers. He has long, easy stroke, and never has been known to gash face.
 In addition to his tonsorial abilities the boy is an expert horseman, good at either driving or riding. He is full of business and energy. During the dull summer season he acts as g. mountain guide, often conducting large parties into the wilds of the San Gabriel range. He is, a pictur- esque figure in the mountains, with a rife on his shoulder. His father is c. W. Lyman and he is naturally proud of his young but able assistant. The picture shows him at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
HABITS OF SOUTHERN BOYS.
Two Characteristic Marks by Which Their Home Section May be
 Determined.

''I'll bet that boy is from the south, {" said man, as he saw lad of about 12 come in and take his place at another table in the dining-room, relates the New York Sun
 Have you heard him speak ?" asked the other man.
 ''No; that is not necessary. You will notice that his hair is correctly brushed in front, while behind it looks as if it had been tumbled up in west ern tornado.
 Tt is a southren boys way. Inever knew one who brushed the hair on the back of his head. I do not know why. nor do know why a southern boy who has to shine his own shoes never puts a polish on the heels. He will labor in getting up a mirror shine on the front of his shoes and leave his heels untouched until they become russet in shade.
 There is another thing that you will notice about a boy who has been raised in the south--he rarely parts his hair in the middle, It is either parted on the side or reached.
 "I don't know what has become of the boy with what we used to call the cowlick on his hair, but at one time he was very numerous. I haven't seen a boy with a cowlick since the war, but when l lived in the south he was often seen',
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
RACE COURSE COUPs.l
kn Days Gone By It Was Quite Easy
 to Work Them.
History of One of the CIeverest Track Killings on Record-HOvv n Little Omission in the Plan Cost
 Fortune.

"I won't say that it's about as hard for a man born in 1870 to get total disability pension for participating in the battle of Gettysburg as it is to pull off successful hog Slaughtering on race track nowadays, but I don't mind mem tioning in confidence that the people who fetch through successful killing on race course at this stage of the game have got to be mighty slick and they have got to have whole lot of luck besides" said veteran trainer in charge of string out at Benning, to Washington Post reporter. Any one of thousand things can fatten pre- pared coup out like a piece of roofing tin, nowadays. The railbirds, in the first place, have got the prepared kill ing pretty nigh coppered. Nothing gets away from them on any track from dawn's- early light, and even if the word doesn't leak the battle between the layers and the players has now reached such an acute stage that the boys with the slates begin to rub the minute a man whose face they know begins to make the rounds on any horse with price chalked up against him. Not only this, but the most foolish lit-, tie 'mishap can utterly destroy all pos sibility of pulling off a killing that has been shrewdly and carefully planned and worked over, night and day, for months.
 "Afewyears ago that fine mare Fleur- de-lis. was brought east, after a suc- cessful campaign on the California tracks, for killing. There were fewer railbirds then than there are now and therefore it was a lot easier to give her her preparation and workouts without
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
NAUGATUCk NUGGETS
Trolley Car Tickets Scattered About
 the Street Yesterday.

Srolley Gar Tickets Scattered About
 the Street Yesterday.
 The St Francis T. A. B. drum corps will give their second annual concert and dance at Columbus hall this even ing. There will be eight out of town drum corps present and the St Francis boys guarantee an excellent time to all who attend.
 Mir and Mrs II. B. Futile of Millville avenue have gone to Louisville, Ky, where they will spend a two weeks va cation.
 William Garland a member of the old reliable Naugatuck drum corps, at tended the convention of the National Drummers' and Fifers' association in Bridgeport yesterday.
 Thomas Brophy, the popular clerk at ". R. Birdsall's, who has been on the sick list, is once more at his old place in the store.
 A 4-years-old daughter of Mir and Mrs Thomas Derry of Pond street is i'll with scarlet fever.
 The High school minstrels gave a de- Nghtful entertainment in the opera house last evening. The show will again be presented Saturday night.
 The Swedish American RepL ,lican club will hold smoker at their club rooms on Bridge street tomorrow even ing.
 Is the trolley company distributing free tickets in Naugatuck2 was asked the Democrats local representative last evening. What prompted the question was the finding of trolley tickets scattered all over High and other streets yesterday. The tickets were all in good condition. It is not known how the tickets came there, however, nor who put them there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
WATERVILLE DAILY. TALK
Second Night of the Kirmess Drew a
 Good Crowd.

Good Crowd.
 The second night of the kirmess was well attended and a crowd or merry makers enjoyed themselves, as is usual at one of Eater Traynor's fairs. There was an enjoyable entertainment pre- pared by Father Traynor, and he has another one for this evening fully as good: Miss Corinne, song: Miss W1nl- fred Ward. recitation; Miss Le Clair, song; Edward Huron, song, and Miss Altman, song and recitation. There Is special music for the dancers by Ser gems orchestra. Prof Bunnell prompt CT. There will be special buses run for the accommodation of out of town visitors and some of them will leave in time for the 11:2O train to Watertown and Oakville. The hall is decorated very tastily and goodly number Of young folks are always present.
 The work of remodeling St MichaePs church is proceeding rapidly. The painters and plasterers are now at work and the church will be one of the best in the state for the size of the village.
 John Chapman has taken position as shipping clerk for the Waterv1iie Cutlery Go. He was formerly night watchman for the company.
 Mrs Arthur Craw is very low, ana has been i'll for the past two months
 James Brown. while at bis work in the pin shop setting die cut two m gers off in the stamp room.
 There will be a special prayer meet ing in Grace NJ. E. church this evening at 7:45. Rev J. J. Moffett will be the leader.
 Gustave Welbel, who has been i'll for some time, sat up yesterday for the first time, and hopes to return to his work soon.
 Fl. l.. Welton is filling in the swamp on the west side of the pin companys Many of the factories are working dntil 9 o'clock.
 The depot of the Naugatuck division Is receiving it's spring renoyating.
 The condition of John Jackson, who sas been sick for the past seven weeks, 6 now 50 he can get about with the lelp of two canes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
WATERBURY
GROCERs.

D. Igo, 467 West Main st. Dixon's Grocery, 332 North Main st. J. H. Condon, 29o-292 Baldwin st J. H. McEvoy, 126 Baldwin st. A. Penner, 1863 Bank st. E D. Giovanni, 5 Watertown road. Carl Moore, TAO West Main st. s. W. Bird, 2S Burton st. D. B. Maloney, 29 Ayers st. A. Matarazzo, 339 South Main st T. Calvin, 45 Lafayette st. $. Graiceisten, IA Lafayette st. Beauchemin & Chank, "A Kingsbury
 st. s John Tato, 366 West Main st. Davis Bros, 59S South Main st. O. Mulvey, 43 Washington st. J. J. Stokes, 7O1 North Riverside st. The Greater New York Grocery Go,
 130 East Main st.
 D. Spallone, 9o2 Bank st. J. T. Tontant, TIC North Main st. J. W. Savage, 33 Farm st. Jno Laf1amme, 124 East Liberty st. Joseph Pope, 46 Canal st. H. Albert, 147 North Elm st. James Orlando 42 Union st. J. r. Cronan, 793 Bank st. Lithuanian Meat Market, 903-905
 Bank st Griszkauckas & Go, props. J. Roof, B Bronson st. A. Brunei, 150 Charles st.
 GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. James J. Connolly, s26 Baldwin st. ". Jarvis, 427 South Main st. Bridge Street Mazkata e7 Baldwin st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Senator scott at Rome.

ROME, April 17 Senator Scott of West Virginia and Mrs. Scott have ar- rived here from Egypt on their way to Carlsbad. The senator has met num- Der of prominent personages here, in cluding Cardinal Rampolla and Car dinal Satolli, who were most interest ed in hearing about the Catholic church in America It is Senator Scott's opinion that a definite settle ment of the church question in the Philippines will Ds reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
PIG THAT KEEPS CLEAN.
Won't Eat Its Breakfast Until It's Face Has Been Washed Thoroughly
 with Sponge.

MT. Samuel Marker of Loamsdale,
 d., claims to have the most remark able pig in the country. It is the general impression that pig is not remarkably careful about his person. al appearance. Tn fact. "dirtier than a pig" is a time honored aphorism.
 But MT. Markers pig is different. MT. Marker says that, every morning his pet pig, which he has named Beau Brummel," because of it's tidy habits, will squeal until some one goes to it with sponge and gives it care wash. Beau Brumnel will even re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Bo.ton Arsenic Poisoning Case.

BOSTON, April 17.-The hearing of evidence in an arsenic poisoning case of nlystifying circumstances, in which a nurse, Miss Christiana Kidston, is charged with attempting to kill by poison her patient, Mrs. Cynthia Per kins, an aged woman, has been con cluded here. In taking the evidence under consideration Judge Bolster said: :: II can't believe that 1t was an accident. The question of the blame rests merely between the defendant and the gov ernment witness Whatever was done was done was done Intentionally and with the idea of having the coffee drunk by zrs. Perkins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

fuse to touch his morning meal, no matter how hungry he is, until he has had his matutinal bath.
 MT. Marker took the pig away from the rest of it's kind when it was only a few days old and had it brought up on bottle in respectable Cor don-collie family. The mamma collie, after few days of deliberation, adopted the pig as member of her family, and has worked earnestly to make it 8 good, obedient collie.
 Beau Brummel has raced around with the dogs until he has learned many of their ways, and he is about as good at driving cows as any of the collies. MT. Marker often sends Beau down to the pasture at night to drive up the Marker family bessie, and he says Beau will scamper away to the meadow, pick the Marker COW out of a herd of 12 or IS cows, and drive the animal home as well as any of the collies can do. If the COW tries to go the wrong way, Beau rushes in front of her, squealing like steam siren, and the bessie in dismay turns about and goes in the right direction. If squealing has no effect on the COW, then Beau flies at her and bites her ankles until the COW finally sur renders and consents to go peaceably home. Mir. Marker says that the crowning sorrow of Beau's otherwise happy existence lies in the fact that he cannot bark, like the, collies can. He used to make frantic efforts in. this direction, and always appeared inexpressibly shocked and grieved that his best attempts only resulted in dismal squeals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
MEATS.

MEATS. James Coughlan, $40 Baldwin st Louis Hliss, TIT South Main st. J. J. Stokes, 7O1 North Riverside st. William Casey, $50 Baldwin st E. S. Wooding, 382 East Main st. J. Mccarthy. 81 Kingsbury st. Lithuanian Meat Market, 903-905 Bank st. Griszkauckas & Go, props. T. F. Cough1an, 65 Washington st. Bridge Street Market, 97 Baldwin st. A. Brunei, 15O Charles st.
 FRUITS, ETC. Charles Dondero, 154 South Main st. Tony Miller, 541 South Main st A. Bergama, 567 East Main st. T. Gerandi Bros, GA Vine st. 7. K. Lillian, 149 Broadway. John Tato, 366 West Main st. A. Tocchio, BAT Bank st.
 DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. W. l.. Taylor 6 Go, 164 East Main st. k. Dougherty, 145 South Main st. N. Driscoll. 30 Baldwin st. A. Theriault 77S North Main st. A. NJ. Donohue. 552 Baldwin st. M. B. Phelan, S09 Bank st. Louis Raffel, 629 South Main st.
 LADIES' CLOTHING. M Raphael, 197 South Main st.
 SHOES. William Goldstein, 126 East Main st. Holczer Bros, 199 South Main st. John NJ. Tareila & Go, S44 Bank st
 MILLINERY. Famous Millinery, 6s East lain st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Ills Price.

Reggie-We had funny game at the party the other evening. They stood the young men up on a platform, one at a time, and sold them to the highest bidder. It gives one a queer feeling, I assure you, to be auctioned off like a piece of household furniture, you know.
 Miss de Muir-Yes; I know how you must have felt. was told you brought one and Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Natnre,n ProYiaion.

Doctors tell us thatathe skull is so constructed that it can expand with out causing death; a provision of na- ture for people who get their heads SNslled. Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Frying a auick Method.

Bings What are you going to do with that stick of dynamite, old man?
 Bangs-Pm going to blow porous plaster off my back.-Indianapolis Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
THE YOUNGEST BARBER.
Although Hut Nine Years old, Cecil Lyman Can Shave and Cut
 Hair Like a Veteran.

Azusa, Cal, Claims the youngest barber in America. He is an expert with the razor and can cut hair like
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

GROCERIES AND LIQUORS. J. H. Condon, 29o-292 Baldwin st. CLOTHING-MEN'S AND BOYS.s J. Marcus, 1S8 Bank st. GROCERIES AND CONVECTION
 FRY A. Verrastu, 31 Baldwin st. JEWELLERS. s. M. schneer, 19s South Main st.
 TEAS AND OoFFEES. New York and China Tea Co, 1S1 South Main st.
 WATERvILLE, CONN.
 GROCERS. E.. D. Tullar, Waterville.
 MEATS. E. S scofeld, Rigney, corner Water. vile st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

.Oh mo-" said Miss Eunice, with a bright smile, II just knew that when 1t came to English composition had em all skinned alive! !"Youth's Com- panion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
UNION CITY

J. Udelwitz, Dry Goods, Shoes. No tions, Main st. F. Girdoukes, Groceries, Meats and
 Vegetables, Bridge st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
lew Store at No, % Harrison Ave,

Eepdns
 s9s ssa4e. . No Others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

Servant -P'raps I was, mum; but had to tell Mis- Tattle's girl about that quarrel you had with Mr. Black.-Bos- ton Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17

But weren't you awfully afraid you wouldn't get it?" asked one of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
Such Tales rake Time. !

Mrs. Black-N orah, weren't you uIl- usually long hanging out the clothes %o.dav2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-17
used TWO Kind..

It was commencement day, and Miss Eunice Whatnot had taken eoneI of the principal prizes. At the close of the exercises her friends crowded