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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

passing of the gypsy, though he re- move picturesque feature from ossr national cosmopolitanism, and, in his way, has brought pleasure to many a small boy of both city and country.
 But modern conditions are against them. It is as though & policeman were continually saying Move on" Long since the farmer decided that he would no longer let them camp even in the most useless corner of his fields. They used, whenever possible, to pitch their camps on commons, but the local au- thorities are averse even to that, and they are obliged to pursue their calling, as 1t were, on sufference. Not only so. but other things are highly unfavora- ble to them. In quiet country villages the tttnerant vendor used to be a nec- essity, and from morning till night from house to house. Our good friend Autolycus, with his pack we'll stuffed with fine hacks for ladies'" went sing ing and testing, while he palmed off g bunch of blue ribbons for Mary to go to the fair with, and sold cap or 8 necktie~f for her laddie He supplied her mother with caps and linen and spectacles and snuff boxes. while the father bought from him stuff for a Sunday waiStcoat. Then came the clockmaker, selling huge watches that would not go, and spectacles you could not see through, and many other triaes of light description. The tinker came shouting 'Oid pots to mend" and soon drew concourse of children to watch him at his little fire soldering the cot tage kettle and mending broken ware. And when at night they foregather at Poosie Nancie's store, or its equivalent. we doubt if the beggar's opera they performed was ever quite so brilliant as the one drawn by the imagination of Burns, for the wandering people are a jealous people, and they give point to the adage "Set a thief to catch a thief. " Yet they pick up many songs that, though scarcely adapted for the mod ern drawing room, are not without a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
FAYETTEVILLE.
Branyah Club Will Give Masquerade
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Branyah Club Will Glye MaSqueraQS
 on February 16
 A New York costumer was in town yesterday taking the measures for the costumes for the officers of the Bran yah club who will give masquerade in Carter's hall, February 18th.
 The Waterville Dramatic Club will hold rehearsal in Carter's hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
 The Good Will Uniform Rank will accompany the E. F. Durand company to the fair at the Auditorium in a body this evening. They will leave on the 7.3O car from the village. Ernest Post is i'll at his home in East Hampton with a severe atteack of pneumonia. t There is large party arranging to go on a sleigh ride party tomorrow evening to Thomaston, to attend the masquerade to be given by the Eagle Rock Social Club.
 The Sprague school alumni will give q social and dance in Pythian hall Fri day evening at o'clock. This is looked forward to by the young people of the village as the leading event of the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Fire Department Held Regular Meet
 ing Last Night

Fire Department Held Regular Meet
 ing Last Night
 MT and Mrs Edwin Peck, of Litch- field, have moved into the house with Edward Bryon, i'll the north part of town. MT Peck will take the position made vacant by the death of his father. . Charles Warner Is under the doc tors care.
 The family of Robert Chatfield are i'll with the grip.
 Mrs John Moore, who recently nov ed to Waterbury. is fin poor health.
 w. J. Munson's tenement occupied bv the families of Charles Baldwin and Carl Barlow, came near being burned yesterday. Annie Baldwin thought there was something burning and upon investigation found the wood work on fire in the part occupied by Barlow Prompt action by him and Rufus Rose saved the house.
 O. H. Wells, of stratford, was in town yesterday.
 The regular meeting of the Water town fire department was held last  evening. About a dozen members were present. A committee was ap pointed to draw up an appropriate res olution upon the death of Edwin B' Barten. The buildings of the depart ment have been draped, and every thing about the rooms has the appear ance of mourning.
 The annual kettle drum social dance will be held at the town hall this even ing. An excellent entertainment iI the giving of short sketch "A Troub lesome Tramp" has been prepared Immediately after the entertainment dancing will be indulged in. A chick en supper will be served in the ban quet hall.
 Mondays wind storm drifted the snow on the outskirts of the town SC that in some places it is well nigh i'm passable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
"THH wATERBURIANs."

The last performance of the splen- |did musical extravaganza ''The Wat |erburians'' will be given in Polls |theater tonight. This musical pro- function, which is of mammoth char |acter, has already scored big hits in
 (this and many other cities throughout
 |the country. The immense crowds (which witnessed the three performan- ces in this city last week. are loud in
 their praise of the fine work of the persons who take part in the play. The nine hundred and twenty children, |who figure in the production, are well drained and finely drilled. Their work
 lis of high class and reflects much
 |credit upon Miss Marie Lurane who has directed the rehearsals. The per- |formance will be started at S.15 sharp
 tonight Judging from the advance
 sale of tickets large audience will
 be present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
SN
 P Q L IS

Friday and Saturday, Feb 5-6-"Her Marriage Vow::''
 Monday to Saturday, Feb 5 to 13 in
 |clusive-''The White Mahatma."
 Monday, Feb 15-"Buster Brown"
 Tuesday, Feb 16-"A Country Girl. V
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 Saturday, Feb 2o-"The Prince of |PHsen" Tuesday, Feb 2S-"A Chinese Honey |moon."
 Thursday. Feb 25-''A Texas Steer Monday, Feb 29-'"The Village Post |master." Tshursdlay. March 3-Andrew Mack
 lin ssThe Bold Soger Boy" Saturday, March 5-"A Gentleman
 from Gascogny." Monday, March 7-Lew Dockstader
 Monday, April 25-Concert by the
 Waterbury Symphony orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Jsxssy Iauy.s Cssa Head.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 3.-whiis her private. ear was off the track and pumping along at a frightfui rate Mrs, Lily Langtry hsad on to the tea table and pledged this toast to the frightened members of her company, who wera being knocked down like tenpins by ths swaying ear, Here's to the one who keeps the coolest head" After run. ming down steep grade for a quarter of a mile the train was stopped. MrB. Langtgy, who had been thrown against the side of the ear, tainted when the danger was over. The car loft Che track near Terrace, Utah
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Two crushsd bv water Taak.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-In a collision here between a crowded suburban train on the Chicago Terminal railway and switch engine two men were killed and a score of others slightly hwrt. The accident occurred just as the train was leaving the station at Ashland avenue with the ear plat forms crowded with people. The force of the collision hurled the water tank on ths passenger engine from itn fas. tenings, and it came down on tho front platform of the ear directly behind ths engine. The two men who were killed both Of them Bohemian iaboresa. vera standing on the platform and were crushed by the tank IS 1t fell. AN the other passengers who were on this RaaesgrsA zraaa hngle 1glsa nez18
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
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NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Fire Escapes Will Be Ordered on
 Buildings Inspected

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 AS q result of the inspections made by Warden German and Fire Marshal Fuller recently, several buildings about town which have been ordered equipped with fire escapes. Some of these buildings were found to be reg ular death traps and the owners will be notified to remedy matters instant CT. Nearly all the owners of the build ings inspected have expressed a will lingness to better conditions, so it Is hardly expected that there will be any trouble over the building of fire escapes. es
 a reception and banquet to Past State Deputy W. J. Neary tonight at the Commercial house.
 Charles Hall, the newly appointed stage manager of the Opera House, has appointed the following as his as sistants: John, Deegan, Jr.; Edward Conlon, Joseph Nixon, William Dal- ton, William Lyons and John Toft.
 The funeral of John J. Ross took place this morning at S.3O o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock from St Francis church. The interment was in St James cemetery
 Isbell Post, G. A. R., will meet to- night. % Business of importance calls for the attendance of every member.
 The shoemakers employed at the Old shop who have been idle for sew eral days on account of break in the main shaft returned to work to-day.
 Scott Company, U. R. K. of F., ot this town, will take part in the parade which is to precede the opening of Speedwell Lodges fair in Waterbury Tonight. The local company will leave here on the 7.22 car and will wear fatigue uniforms with side arms
 Ramona Council, D. of P. will hold an important meeting this evening. Substitute Carrier Gisslander is GOV. ering Letter Carrier Fairbanks route MT Fairbank is confined to the house by a severe attack of the grip.
 All arrangements are complete fol the leap year party to be held at Co lumbus hall Friday evening by Com panion Court Minerva, I. o. of F. Der. gems orchestra, of Waterbury, will furnish music. The party promises tc be a most enjoyable affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
TIE PASSING GYPSY.
Our Nomads of the Van Are Fast
 Disappearing.
STodern Conditions Are Against The em A Picturesque People Who Served Purpose--How They
 Live without Work.

From the gypsies themselves ws learn that their ranks are gradually growing thinner. This, they say, is caused by the watchfulness of the im- migration officials who send back many an immigrant, who, if permitted to land, would find a place in the tent- ed wagon or van that travels north and south with the changing seasons, and also by the desertion of many men who are drifting into what we would term legitimate callings, though the gypsy will resent any intimation that his is not also legitimate. Few of them join the class of criminals who end their days in prisons. .l
 While the latter is true the owner of chicken yards will not lament the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Cn CARNIVAL

Not to be discounted in the line of attractions, Company G, Second Regi- nent, c. N. G., has secured two re-
 markabIe curiosities which will be on
 exhibition at the great military carnt-
 val and jubilee which opens at the |Cdty hall next Tuesday evening and |continues for one week. These attrac-
 lions are two of the best now before the public and both have appeared in nearly every part of the civilized
 world One is the strange human be- ing known as Crao, the missing link, a monkey man discovered in Burmah
 about fifteen years ago. Crao speaks English, French and German, sings |and plays the plano and is an fntelli-
 gent and Iadylike parsonage. Her
 face is almost hidden by her black
 haiEA nshleh falls te heE feeEs 1n fact
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Human Powers.

Although man is not we'll fitted by nature to be a swimmer, and is one o' the few land creatures who cannot swim without being taught. yet in 1ong-dis. tance swimming he can give points td any other land animals. Montague Hol- bein, in September, 1899, swan AS miles in IF hours. Even in the matter of fast ing there art few warm-blooded crea- lures who can emulate such a perform ance as the 40 days fast Of Tanner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
"HARRIBTs HONEYMOON"

short, but bright, amusing and very
 interesting was the three-act comedy presented at Poli's theater last even
 ing. 'Harriet's Honeymoon is a pretty dramatic vehicle to travel in,
 and Mary Mannering (Mrs James K.
 Hackett) is comfortably esconced therein. Opportunities were plentiful in which Miss Mannering could dis play her artistic abilities, and right
 we'll did she grasp the situations Miss
 Mannering has always been a very
 pleasing actress, but never more so
 than in the character of Harriet
 Baird, the wife of a young stock
 broker, both on their honeymoon. The scene of the comedy is laid in Kyrn-
 halden, small watering place in the
 Duchy of Saxenhausen. Mir and Mrs
 Elliot Baird of New York have. ar rived at this pretty spot on their hon.
 eymoon. Young Baird is a stock
 broker and continually keeps in touch
 with the market in New York by ca- blegrams. So engrossed does he be-
 come with his business that he neg
 Iects his young wife and the latter
 reproaches him. and there are several
 petty Quarrels. Prince Alfred Erwin of Saxenhausen arrives on the scene,
 and there are reports that he has fol-
 lowed famous Italian prima donna
 Young Baird loses his pocketbook con taining all his money and passports It is found by the prince, who imper- sonates Baird. The police authorities have been warned to be on the look
 out for the prince and the prima donna and to arrest both. After the loss Of his money Baird is in 8 qt1andary un- til he recoIIects that his wife is quite
 singer and at once proposes to raise money by giving a public concert and
 advertise Mrs Baird as famous, Ital- ian singer. The concert is a success,
 but the police inspector comes on the scene and Baird is arrested as the prince and Mrs Baird is accused of being the, singer who eloped with him.
 The real prince has become infatuated with Mrs rBaird and makes proposals | to her. He is repulsed and just when | the e1Btanglements threaten 8 fight be- tween Baird, who has escaped from l his captors, and the prince, the real state of affairs becomes known. Mss
 Mannering was pleasing to a very n1gn degree and her comedy work Tn the character of the Italian prima donna, | with her sweet Italian dialect, showed more than the ordinary artistic merit. l Arthur Byron makes q capital MT Baird and vied with Miss Mannering l for. the llonors. Henry KOlker as the prince and Thomas Wise as the police l inspector were also capital additions l to the success of the comedy. In fact, 1 it was one of the most delightful en- l tertainments seen in Polls this sea | son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
HER MARRIAGE VOW.

The big scenic melodrama, ''Her
 Marriage Vow," will be the attraction lat Polls Friday and Saturday. with a special matinee on Saturday. Anis play has had fine success and 1t is
 said to be of extreme interest A gpe- |cial effort was made in the construc- tipn of the railroad scene in the third act. which is said to be marvel of stage mechanism. Two full sized express trains, each two hundred feet long, coming from opposite direc- lions, and running at great speed. pass lin plain view of the audience. The sale of seats opens tomorrow at popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Hia Best Audiences.

It was on the tram somewhere be. tween New York and tue west MarA Twain was traveinE besween towns on . lecture tour ana friend dad bees drawing the humorist out on the subject of his experiences. What sort of au- dience,' he asked, "do you like bests Who, in your opinion. makes the most responsive and sympathetic listeners?a College men, replied Mark, after . moments thought. ''college men and convicts."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Snake SGrum .

The serum obtained by inoculatina horses with cobra venom. so effective in the practice of Calmstte, has been found by pr. Tidswell to have no power in counteracting the venom of Australian snakes. Other experiments seem to prove that the anti-venomous serum Is only active against poison of snakes of the same species as that supplying the venom of the serum. '-..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
PROF. PROVOST

will start new beginners class on Tuesday evening, January 19. Spe- cial prices for this class as follows, $4 and s. Every afternoon and Wed- nesday and Saturday evenings I will teach the three-step in one lesson for $1 to any dancer wishing to learn it. Also Buck and Wing Dancing and all kinds of stage dancing taught by Prof Hogan in this academy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
A Story of Rrahnss. .

A rather celebrated composer asked lo be allowed to play his very latest com position to the master, and did so with tremendous vigor, the precipitation streaming down his face as he pounded the piano. Brahms at the end of the performance picked up a sheet of the manuscript and, feeling it between his finger and thumb, enthusiastically ex- claimed: T say, where do you get your scheI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Two Ways.

Can you suggest any way In which can get my poems printed?" asked the soulful young man of the hardened hack.
 "Yes," replied the man behind the typewriter, 'T can suggest two. Write them as plain prose and pay advertis- ing rates to get them in print, or to stop calling them poems when you write to the editors about them. They are more partial to plain verse. e."-Cjncinnati Times-Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Weber < Eields' Long yuzap.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The Weber 6 Fields special train has passed through Chicago on it's unbroken run from New York to San Francisco. It car ries about 100 people, among whom are Liliian Russell, Weber and Fields, Pete Daily and other stars. The trip is notable as being the biggest Tong jump'' ever mace by . theatrical or ganization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
ADGIE's LIONS.

With the extraordinary spectacle of Mile, Adgie driving three infuriated lions around their den it is little won der that the Jacques is the most IOp- ular place In town this week. People Iare resortiug there in large numbers and they are showing unlimited inter est in the terribly fascinating spectacle. For it is terribly fascinating, the spec I tacle of this daring young woman going unarmed Into tue den with these ferocious beasts, any one of which could kill her with q single stroke of the paw, and driving them around the den as though they were weak little
 kittens. Mile Adgie, however, has no fear of the beasts; were she to show | the slightest sign of fear, the animals would never permit her to leave the den alive She has them effectually
 suhdued, they being afraid Of her
 rather than she of them Mile Adgie ! is always watchfu1 of the lions, though, realizing their treacherous na-
 ture and understanding that they
 would attack her if they got the slight est opportunity. It is a wonderfully attractive act with all it's evident dan- ger, and 1t is small wonder that there I Is such widespread desire to see 1t. The vaudeville bill that is presented in
 addition has some very fine acts, not
 ably good being Arthur Whitelaw's s
 story of Paris as an Irishman saw il ! and '"The Two Juliets" as played by
 the Misses Merville and Fillmore. There
 are other capital acts. too, presented
 by Reidy and Currier, MT and Mrs
 Jimmy Barry, Baby Lund and 7. the
 Kingsburys. while the electrograph
 has "Dorothy's Dream" and other en
 tertaining pictures. Prices are 10, 20
 and 80 cents; afternoons 10 and 20
 cents, ladies 10. People can remain after the show at night and see tht alons fed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Piano Practice.

Although many professional pianists allege that they practice for 12 hours daily in view of public recital, M. Emil Sauer, the famous Austrian musi- clan, declares that four hours of actual playing on the piano in day are enough to exhaust him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
"Doyinr~ Race Horses

In order to suppress the practice of doping horses, the French Jockey club proposes to authorize stewards to examine, three hours before or after race, any horse suspected of having had a stimulant administered to it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
Mountain of Salt

In the Island of San Domingo there is a remarkable salt mountain, a mass of crystalline salt nearly four miles long. estimated to- oantain nearly 90,000, ,000 tons, and said to be so clear that medi- um-sized print can be read through a block foot thick. ....'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

EoR SALE--My home, No 5e Kellogg I Street. near Hillside Avenue. The house is practically new, finished through out in hard woods, four fireplaees, fine oals mantcls. three bath rooms two of which { have Tennessee marble wainscottings, tile floors and up to date fixtures, ceilings aDd side walls burlaped. On account of leaving town will sell at a bargain. small pay- nent down, if desired 5 per cent interest on balance. The location. is ono of the very best in the city, which will be seen by a visit to the place. A fine home for any one who buys it. Do not let this oppor- tunity go by if you are looking for horne.a For further information write me at Fulton, N. Y.. JAMESV. WASHBURNE. <
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
ForetoId Students Future.

Years ago, when the marquis of Lans- downe was at Balliol, Prof. Jowett, the famous master of the college, foretold his future. There" he said, pointing to Lord Kerry, as he then was, there goes young man who is as sure to be foreign secretary some day as to-mor- rows sun is to rise.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
MISS NELLYE T. REED,

SdSuSt UI 0dnrtnS quo Lepufunehb no Bank street. Classes Tuesday and Friday evenings. Pupils received at any time. Special attention given to private pupils. Terms, I2 class les% sons, $4.00. 4 private and 6 clasa lessons, $500. 6 private lessons, $500. Single lessons private. $f,00 Eares class in Knights oe Columbus hai& ayarx "Wednesday aYaGainRs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
LATE WANTS.

NOR SALE-A Seabrook and Smith top I carriage, nearly new; also good sleigh, harness, robe and blankets. Must be sold at a sacrifice, owner has no use for them. 30 Spencer avenue, first floor.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Haymakers 1O1A. Ivy temple, R. s.
 Chorister's rehearsal.
 Steuben lodge, D. O. H.
 Mattatuck council, R. A.
 0din Benefit association. Court Harmony, A. o. E.
 Toantick tribe, I. o. R. NJ. Humboldt lodge, N. B. O. F. Excelsior council, O. U. A. M. Harmonia Benevolent association. Friendly league - Execution, 8 's'clocIk bank for league members, 7:3O to- 9:5. *s .@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

' OST--Ladies' small fancy watch. case
 IA enameled in green. If finder Will no- tifv L. J. Atwood or leave at his residence, 26O Grove street, he will be suitably re- warded. ,..,s 2-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

stRs SmaHIpox Sn Unitcd States.
 During the fiscal year 1903 there were reported in A states 42,5so cases of small pox, with 1,642 deaths, mortality of 3.86 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-03

nLD gas and electric fixtures made to " look like new a: half regular cost. Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,, Moriarty's building, East Main Street. Work guaranteed, called for and delivered. Telephone 243-15. 1l-o-tf