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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
KOREAN IMPERIAL FAMILY.
Legend Ascribes a Supernatural Or
igin to It's Founder-A Curious
Story Told in the East.

The origin of the Korean imperial
family, which is just at present expert
encing the pressing attention Of both
the devil and the deep blue sea, is sufh-
GENTLY picturesque that is, if it is pos
sible to believe the legend which relates
it, says the Manchester Guardian. 1t
seems that the favorite wife of the king
of certain province in north China
was walking along the banks of a river
when she noticed something approach
ing with the current. The something
proved to be a large egg, from which,
when it was broken, emerged boy child
of great beauty. She carried the infant
to the king, who seems, however, to have
been of a skeptical turn Of mind. for he
ordered the child to be at once thrown
into the royal sites, which housed pc
culiarly savage breed of pig. Far from
killing the child, however, they lavished
porcine attentions upon him, which, be-
ing related to the king, caused him to re-
pent, to have the child brought back to
the palace, and to name it Light of the
Orient" The boy grew up to so many
virtues and other excellencies that the
king again grew jealous, and sought his
death. The young man heard of it and
fed. Closely pursued, he arrived at the
Yalu river. He fired an arrow into the
water, and at once great shoal of fish
appeared, and formed themselves into
living bridge, over which he crossed the
river in safety. On the other side he
found an amiable nation, who elected
him their king, and from him. the pres
ent dynasty is descended, or purports
to be, which is much the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
70
POLLS
"BEN HUR."

The coming of ben Hur' to Polls
next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
is the uppermost topic now in the pub
lie mind. 1t was shown by the ire
mendous demand for seats yesterday
and to-day that all records for theatre
cal business in Waterbury will be
broken during this engagement.
Some Of our people have already
seen ben Hur" in New York, and it
may be of interest to mention that the
Interpreting cast and scenic equipment
are exactly the same that have been
identified with the production since it
was originally brought out in New
York. with only one or two slight
changes. ben Hur" is noted not only
for its dramatic excellence, but for its
sumptuous mounting, it's faithful rep
resentation of scenes and costumes of
a most picturesque period, and para
mount to these, perhaps, is the interest
centered in the realistic chariot race
in the fifth act. This Is considered the
most effective reality ever seen in the
theater, either in this country or
abroad. Its development into an actu-
atty may be considered the triumph
of stagecraft. In this incident eight
horses and two chariots will belshown
apparently racing at breakneck speed,
the animals gaIlop1ng with all their
power. Four hourses, two blacks and
two whites, are driven by Messiah, and
the Arabian bays, owned by Sheik.
lIlderim, by Ben Hur. In the race Mes
sala is leading, but Ben Hur
smashes one of the wheels OF Messala's
chariot. the Roman falls beneath the
feet of his crazed horses, and Ben Hur
wins the race. For the proper presen-
tation of this scene the entire stage Of
the local theater must be reconstruct
ed. 1t has already cost the local man
cement between 5000 and 500 to ar
range for the production, but no ex-
pense will be spared to make it COM
plete in every detail Prices are so, rs
cents. 81, $1.50 and So, with an abso-
lutte and entire suspension of the free
list. The box Office wip ne open every
day from $50 a. m. until 3 p. m. for
the accommodation of seat buyers, but
1t should be remembered that all or
ders must be accompanied by cash.
Curtain will Use at 8 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Eastman VIII Be shut Up.

NEW YORK, April 15.-With the
conviction of monk" Eastman,
"scoundrel, thug, burglar and self CON
fessed perjurer," as Assistant District
Attorney Rand characterized him in
his address to the jury, the police be-
lieve there will be noticeable de-
crease in the activity of the many
bands Of young rufians who are will
ing to shoot, stab or beat any man
who is pointed out to them provided
they are compensated adequately. For
years Eastman has been the dominat-
ing spirit in one of these bands, which
has been terror to the east side in
New York for long time. He set
the police at defiance and has laughed
at the law, but now it has caught him
at last.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
WATERFOWL JOTTINCS

The Taft base ball team will play a
team from Yale tomorrow afternoon.
Sanford will pitch for Taft.
Tonight the firemen will give their
first dance at the town hall.
The Greenville factory will run but
fifty hours per week during the sum-
mer months.
John Griffin has secured position
in the printing department of the Oak
vile Co.
Edward Bartlett has given up his
position in a New York office and re-
turned to Watertown.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
THE THEATERS

that is preparing that theater for the
bition will be- under the direction of
Morgan and Hoyt and will have fea-
lures that make it really more of a
concert than an exhibition of pictures.
For instance, there will be the Ladies'
Imperial band and orchestra, with the
Hoyt sisters as cornet and trombone
soloists, Rose Katherine Hawkins.
Whistling soloist, G.. Theodore Girard
In illustrated songs, Lillian B. Graves
as trombone so1oist, and other musical
features. The very latest Japanese
Russian war pictures viii be shown in
addition to the miscellaneous collec-
ton. Admission will be % cents to all
parts Of the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Administrators Sale

By virtue of an order of the probate
court of Waterbury, to me directed, I
will sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, on the 18th day of April,
1904, at o'clock in the afternoon, the
following described real estate belong
ing to the estate OF Margaret Harry,
late of said Waterbury, deceased, viz:
that certain piece of land situated in
said Waterbury, on the westerly side
of South Leonard street, bounded
northerly one hundred and twenty-five
(125 feet. on land now or formerly
owned by Napoleon Des Jardin: easter
ly fifty $50 feet, on South Leonard
street; southerly one hundred and
twenty-five l25) feet, on land belong
ing to the estate of Margaret Harty,
and westerly fifty (50 feet, more or
less, on land now or formerly owned
by the Fourth National bank, J. r.
Smith and Edith j. Alling.
Being the same premises recorded In
Waterbury Land Records, Vol 155, p.
p 80, 81 and 90.
Sale to take place on the premises.
JAMES e. RUSSELL.
Administrator on the Estate of Mar
garet Harry. Alb
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
n1sFRIcr on WATERBURY,. ss. PRO

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, IS. PRO-
- bate Court. April IA, 1904.
Estate of Jane Williams late of Waterbury
in said district.
Upon the application or Edward williams
administrator prayin that he may be author
lied TO sell land belonging to said estate SIT
uated on Wall street Waterbury as per APP
plication on file more fully appears. 1t is
ORDERED. that said application be heard
and determined at the Probate Office In -Nater-
bury in said District. onthe 90 tn day of April A.
D. 1908, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that
notice begtTen of the tendency of said applica-
ton and the time and place ofhearing thereon
by publishing the same one time in some news
paper having circulation in said district
By order of Court,
James ]. Cassin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
CAPTAIN CoWLEs.

man, and O. 3. Moe, apprentice, Sec
ond class. The total death roll is now
thirty-two men and officers. Admiral
Barker telegraphed also that he had
appointed court of inquiry, with
Rear Admiral French E. Chadwick as
president.
Varying views regarding the eXplo-
sion on the Missouri, in which twenty
eight officers and men were killed out
right, were expressed in Washington.
The navy department bureau of navi-
cation has given out the following
statement:
"It is learned from unofficial infor-
nation that previous to the accident
on board the battleship Missouri
there had been no flame blown back
whatever; that the rapidity of the fire
Of all the Missouri's guns had been
relatively very slow-in fact, only half
as rapid as that of the Alabama. The
turret roof was not injured, but one
man was blown overheard from the
turret top"
Expert turret officers say the ex-
plosion was the result Of the wind
blowing the flames back from the muz-
zle of the gun and through the open
breech, thus igniting the powder
charge being hoisted.
Captain Cowles and Lieutenant
Hammer, the ordnance officer, had TAX
en- extra precautions against such an
accident, and for three days no firing
with the large pieces was done on ac-
count Of the wind being from offshore,
but the wind shifted, and the officers
deemed it safe to commence firing.
Only three shots OF the second string
had been fred when the explosion oc-
Cured. So rapidly was the gun being
fired that it is thought some fire re-
manned in the barrel and that powder
being hoisted ignited Officers OF the
vessel differ about the explosion, but
the exact cause may never be known,
as there were no survivors among the
turret crew.
The board of inquiry that has been
convened is still in session and will not
reach a finding for several days.
The president has contributed 500
and the secretary of the navy like
amount as the nucleus of a fund for
relief Of dependent next of kin OF en-
1lStCu u1Gu WHO lOSL lAClT lives On Lie
Missouri. The president accompanied
his check with the following letter to
Secretary Moody:
MAY send through you this contri-
button to be used for the dependent
kinsfoIk of the enlisted men who have
just been killed on board the Missouri?
Under the conditions of modern war
fare, in order efficiently to prepare for
war, risk must be run similar in kind,
though not in degree, to the risk run
in battle, and these men have died for
their country as much as If the ship
had been in action against the enemy"
A London report says Lord Selborne,
first lord Of the admiralty, sent a rep
resentatiye to the United States en-
bassy to express sympathy in behalf of
the admiralty with the United States
government on the accident on board
the battleship Missouri
Captain Prince Louis of Battenberg,
in his capacity as director of naval in
telligence, has also telegraphed to the
United States naval attache, Captain
Charles H. Stockton, as follows:
Eve are deeply distressed and
grieved at the terrible accident on the
Missouri and the loss of so many gal
liant brother. seamen."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
How He Encaned.

Haskins-Don't you think Taylor's a
hard man to get along with?
Wyllys-On the contrary, he's al
ways ready to meet one half way.
Why, he is always willing to make a
compromise. l remember once when
his wife advised him to wear his rub
bers, and his wife's mother said he
didn't need them, that he came down
town with a rubber on one foot and
none on the other.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

Mrs. Newpop- Baby was awake all
last night with collie, and tonight I'm
afraid there's something worse the
matter with him.
Her Mother-Why do you think so?
Mrs. Newpop-He's been asleep for
four hours and hasn't stirred once
Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
Go to the Jacques if you want to
paugh; stay away if you don't Over
Ithere you will have to laugh whether
IOr no, so funny are the various acts
on the bill. From the headline turns
offered by May Edouin and Fred Ed
wards and the Arolos to the smallest
|turn on the bill there is something to
.Rttract and to tickle those who like to
laugh, and one will get full value for
THE money spent in watching the cur
trent show. Prices are 10, 20 and 80
.pents: afternoons 10 and 20 cents, la
dies 10. Next week Rosson's midgets.
MOVING PICTURES AT JACQUES.
As announced yesterday, the exhibit
'tion of moving pictures Sunday even
ling will be shifted from Polls to the
Jacques because of the need of Polls
being given up to the working force
engagement of '.Ben Hur." The exhi-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Had Experience.

81 see Jones is going to write a
novel"
81 never thought he had imagination
enough for that
"The deuce he hasn't! He's been
making out expense accounts for near
ly eleven years. New Orleans Times.
Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Rosedale camp, M. w. of A.
Fidelity court.
Danish lodge, No 1O3.
Court lincoln, A. o. #.
Third division, A. o. III.
Speedwell lodge, X. of p.
Sheridan lodge, N. n. o. z.
Mizpah colony, U. o. p. f.
/. o. o. f. school meeting,
Catholic Literary association.
Waterbury lodge, B. p. o. e.
Connecticut lodge, A. o. U. w.
Household Rurth, G.. q. o. o. F.
Winona council, Jr O. u. A. M.
Court Stephen J.. Meany, r. of A.
Court Richard Wagner, f. of A.
Waterbury Steam Filters and Help
ers.
Court Champlain, f. of A.
Liberty circle, No $50, Lady Forest
ers.
Socialist party.
Electricians union.
ST AIMS drum corps.
Friendly league, elocution, 8 p m.
commercial course in English branches
3 p. M; spring millinery, $50 to $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Hard on His Friends.

when hears a man sayin dat he likes
dogs better dan he does human folks
said Uncle Eben, II can't help suspect
In dat mebbe he's picked out de kim o.
friends OATS as good as he deserves
Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Velocitv Of the Moon.

The moon moves with mean veleci-
ty of $3.50 feet per second little fast
er than the highest speed yet given to
a cannon ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Nerves and Longevity.

According to Prof Mosso, people are
able to live longer the more their
nerves are enfeebled. The less robust
a person is, he points out, the ADLER he
is to resist the ravages of time and dis
ease
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
POPULAR PENNY.AW WORD ADVS'
FOR gHIlE.

DOR SALES Slightly used furniture; two
Il bed room suitsqwith iron bed, springs
and mattress, only So Sanford range. hot
water front. only used 8 months, $l7 par
Tor suit of s pieces, $40; leather rocking
chairs. $l.75; refrigerator, SIS; Sewing ma
chine, drop head. single. $16. Apply Ralph
Blakesee, Meadow street. 4-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED-To move your furniture at
reasonable prices. Alsoseveral first
class turnouts to let. double or single rubber
tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larscn'a
livery and trucking stable, corner Water
and North Elm streets. Telephone 253-4s
4-i2-im
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

harm FOR SALE-56 acres wood.
Il (About 1900 cords standing 40 acres
arabic and pasture, good house, 7rooms, and
barn. Cultivated as market garden for Is
years. 5000. Good chance for work
ing man. E. F. Hunt, Spindle Hill. VOL
colt. 3-23-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Rig Gold yield.

The gold production of the Cripple
Creek district in Colorado was $12,967,-
1913 in 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
ORANGES for rhroat rrouhle.

An orange put in the oven and baked
will be found an excellent cure for bad
threats, eaten just before retiring for
the night
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
BEARDED Men.

According to an experienced barber.
men with heavy boards are most liable
to become bald.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
A Fallacv.

What say is true. Besides, see
ing is believing you know"
ooh, not always"
! '".No?"
mo. see you, for instance
Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

DOR SALE CHEAP Secondhand Oak
4 ice cream refrigerator, holds fourty
quart cans Apply John O'Bren, 4l4
North Main street. 4-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ElOR Secondhand brick, lumber
a windows, doors. plate glass and stones.
Apply Michael Capabiango. 252 Bank st.
4-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

April 10, 1904.
From this date will not be held
responsible for any debts contracted
by anyone but myself
JOSEPH A. RIVERS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED People crippled with sors
feet to know they can get Immediate
relief without pain or Inconvenience at ISL
Bank street. DR.. Fox, Chiropodist. Is
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Are Up Too High.

In seeking their level lots Of men are
compelled to slide down hill.-Chicago
Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED-Small set CT books to keeE
w evenings or CLERICAL work Of any
kind TO be done evenings. Address boz
PAL. Also
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

EOR SALE-Columbia wheel, will sell ii
IL cheap, also a roll of S foot poultry
wire. Inquire 664 East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
Miscellaneous.

tt CST-A lady's watch between Brooklyn
~ and the Center. The initials 'fE. c.
D. on casel The finder,will please return
to Mrs. Stowe, PIG Woodlawn Terrace.
4.t4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
MISSOURI DISASTER
Rear Admiral Barker Reports
Death Roll Increase.
FOUR INJURED SEAMEA HAVE DIED
Captain COwIes Had Taken Extra
Precautions Against Such am Ex-
plOsion OccRlFred-Presiden
and others Send Sympathy.

WASHINGTON, April 15.--Rear Adj
miral Barker has telegraphed the navy
department that four of the enlisted
men injured in the turret accident of
the Missouri are dead. They were:
Chief Gunners' Mate J. f. Kennedy,
previously reported dead; J, e. knight.
seaman; ]. F. Donnelly, ordinary sea
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

no YOU want truss ? If 50 go to Water
~ bury Drug Co., corner East Main and
Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex-
perienced truss man, who has sold hum
oreds Of trrsses to satisfied customers.
loft
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ITO RENT-One or two furnished rooms.
Il all improvements, bath room, hot and
cold water connected. 1877 East Main st.
4-13.3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

FOR SALE. Two family house With
i good sized garden. 26 Seymour street
For particulars apply on the premises.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

notify the people Of Wat
w erbury that all the pledges left with
!. Hubbard & Co.. I42 South Main must be
taken out before the 22nd of April. Also
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED Tenement in cenirallocatiou
or three unfurnished rooms for light
house keeping. Address j. H. this office.
4-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
LITE WANTS.

-WTANTED-Cook at 343 Bank Street.
W. 4-l5-l
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED-Boarders at 81 Washington
w street. 4-o-9
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ONLY OPPORTUNITY until April 18th
W for ladies to have short or long skirts
made with latest style and novelty cloth
for So. 90 to $500 and suit for $500 to
90 with every satisfaction, by F. De
Fec & Co., ITO Bank St. Don't cost you
anything to examine our style and this
special price. 44-12
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

EoR SALE-Telephone and one thou
Il sand feet of wire, cost $40 will sell for
SIS. Apply to John O'Brien, Ala North
Main street. 4-t3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

EOR RENT Eight rooms over Viking
Il cafe, corner South Main and Grand
streets. Desirable for club rooms or board
ing house. Inquire at Bolin & Andersons.
4-ll-6
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15
WEp8ED.

WANTED---Heavy horse, dump cart
w harness, or would buy each separate
ly. Address Box As, Democrat office.
4-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED SPANISH WAR SOLDIERS
w TO apply for two months extra pay
voted by congress- George Robbins Pen~
sion Attorney. SO Center street. Insurance.
l2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WTANTED-Ladies' and gents clothing
w cleaned and pressed. Best work,
lowest prices. Drop card, will call. B..
Root, 276 Cherry street. 4-i5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ITO RENT--Tenement of five rooms. In
Il quire John Moriarty. 1875 Broadway.
ABB
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WANTED-Men or women local repre-
W sentatves for high class magazine.
Large commissions. Cash prizes. Write
J. N. Trainer. 80 East Washington square.
New York. N. Y. 2-lB-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

no RENT-One large room. now oc-
4 cupied by Waterbury Cigar Co., In
Holohan block. Apply to P. Holohan. i4o
South Main ST. 4-11-6
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ITO RENTS Store adjoining Poli's thea.
Il ter. Inquire John Moriarty, 1875 Broad.
way. 4-l3-3
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WANTED-Ma wants position takins
w care of lawn or gardening. or doina
out side work. Address C. Dean, GA
South Main. third floor, right 4-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

ITO RENT-Tenement of four rooms, on
a first floor, Dover street. 4-l5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-15

WE PAY the highest price for gentle
w mems cast off clothing. Prompt at
tention paid TO mail orders. VIM. Posner.
3o3 Bank. 9-2o-tf