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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
HAD TO BE SHOT.
Horse Fell on Pavement-H. II. Rig-
 naY Used fha Pistol.

Arthur Roy of 2e8 North Main street was driving down North Main street yesterday afternoon shortly be- fore 3 o'clock, with horse which he was just about to dispose of, and while turning the corner at the Citizens bank, the horse slipped on the pave ment and was thrown. A crowd of several hundred was soon on the scene and Officer James Madden assisted the owner and friend who was with him in unhitching the animal rom the shafts of the carriage. 1t was then found that the horse was unable to rise and several of the spectators assisted in raising him to his feet. The right hind leg was discovered injured and the animal was unable to touch the hoof to the ground. Dr Bland was called and after an examination pro- nouAced the right hip fractured and it was decided to shoot him. Garbage Contractor Rigney was present and Officer Madden gave him his revolver to do the killing. One shot in the forehead was all that was necessary and the horse dropped dead in his tracks. The animal was a valuable one and would have been sold this week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
LARGEST cUT-GLAss VASE.
Biggest Article of the Kind in Exist ence Is on Exhibition in
 C% T0Yrsc

St. Louis.
 The largest piece of cut glass in the world, a vase as tall as a man, and as brilliant in every part as the finest small piece. has been completed in Philadelphia and shipped to the St. Louis exposition, where it has been placed in the industrial art display. The vase is five feet six and three fourths inches in height, and every inch of it Is perfectly worked in sun- bursts, chrysanthemums and beaded and notched effects that shed prismatic rays of brilliance and luster. The sunbursts on the star are too large to be designated by that usual cut glass term, so they have been given new name, the Louisiana Purchase star. Tn all there are 100000 cuts or deep incisions on the vase, which required turning it 100000 times. The vase weighs 200 pounds. It was produced by nine men, who spent 2,000 work ing hours on it. The man who made the blank is six feet seven inches tall. A shorter man could not have handled the great piece of glass. Twenty blanks were turned out before perfect one was produced The remarkable bril- fancy of the vase is caused by the fusing in the glass of ten per cent, more lead than is ordinarily used The vase is several times larger than the previous greatest piece of cut glass, completely dwarfing 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
LAW WILL SETTLE IT.
West Main Street Property Owners
 Want More Money.

The row is now on over the question of benefits and damages with refer ence arising from the widening of West Main street and the public will be interested in the result. John Gill mour has frontage of fifty feet and the bureau of assessment awarded him $500, $6 q foot. He sues for $1,2OO, or $25 per foot. The other suits are on the same basis. Louis Archambault was awarded $22S; he sues for $950. Dr Robbins was awarded $204; he sues for $S5O MT Tomainson was awarded $264; he sues for $1,0OO. Judge Root is attorney for the plaint- ifs, all of whom claim the benefit was not equitable. It is a strange case. Many of the aldermen who voted to confirm the report of the bureau of as- sessment said that there was some thing wrong. The change takes a strip six feet deep from the different lots and puts 1t into the street. This brings the buildings close to the side walks while before they stood back six feet and were to the grade of the street Now they will be below the established grade The owners take the ground that 1t is a serious detri- ment to store property not to have a place to exhibit goods on the outside, and that tenement close to the side walk is not as, desirable to live in a one with a grass patch between the veranda and the walk. They would call it square If the city would raise their houses and buy them as much property in the rear as was taken from them abutting on the highway It will be an interesting battle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
nterest,nf Items Rolled Down For
 she Benefit of our Busy Rsaders.

Judge Ralph W. Storrs died at his home on Spring Hills, Mansfield, Sat urday evening of Bright's disease. Two weeks ago he had recovered suf ficiently to be able to. go out, but since that time his illness grew more serf- ous until his death Besides his J. Storrs of Mansfield, Dr E. R. Storrs Marian Storrs.
 The 175th anniversary of the or ganizatiOn of the First Congregation al church was celebrated yesterday at Meriden. Services were helG at Boul- der monument on Meeting House hill. Last night at o'clock the principal service was held in the church, which was crowded Senator o. H. Platt, for eleven years deacon of the church spoke Rev Albert J. Lord, pastor of the church, preached a historical ser mon in the morning.
 One of the, incidents of the severe storm of Friday was the blowing down of the old elm at the village of Hebron, which has been a landmark for generations. This elm was set out in 1763 by David Barber, then the keeper of the tavern on the corner now occupied by w. s. Hewitt's house and store. His 6v8ears-old daughter, Patience, helped, him in her childish way and afterwards related the facts to her descendants and from her story the 6ate of the occurrence is fixed. She was afterward the wife of the late Hon Sylvester Gilbert, M. O., and the mother of large family.
 Chester E. Ingraham, the second son of Waited Ingraham, president of the E. Ingraham Go of Bristol, return ed to his home yesterday morning and announced that he married in Shelton Saturday night Miss Edith Wedmore of New Haven. The announcement was a great surprise to the family, who had not the slightest inkling or what was to take place. MT Ingra- ham left home for New Haven on a short. visit and the first that was known of his marriage was when he arrived in town accompanied by his bride.
 Mrs Leopard, the mother of the boy baby born last Thursday afternoon in the rear of the stage at Polls in Hart ford, turned cannibal Saturday night and ate her offspring. The little leo pard gave great promise of growing up to be fine specimen as he was long in the body and looked as<if he would grow to good size. A special cage was built Saturday for the moth CT and her baby and Saturday night Miss Cecil returned the little one to its mother, who fondled the youngster so kindly that the trainer did not think there would be any danger. Yes terday morning Miss Cecil went to the theater to feed the animals and in the cage with the big leopard there was a small piece of the tail of the young one. The mother had eaten her off spring during the night and there was smile on her face in the morn ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
WAKE UP DEMOCRATS.
See That Your Names Are on Lisss--
 After Brewsr's Place.

The democrats are having lists printed showing the names and resi- dences of electors in the several wards and when they are ready they will be posted up in stores and other places where everybody will have an opportunity bos see them. Democrats are earnestly requested to look them over carefully and see that their own names and those of their nelghDors are on them and in case any omissions should be noticed the fact should De communicated at headquarters as soon as possible. At the last election the democrats lost more votes on this ac- count than would have won the cleo lion. One district was short 300 votes, another nearly POO and so onl 1t is in order to guard against repetition Of this thunder at the coming election that the lists are being printed and distributed about town. If people take advantage of the information put within their reach everybody who is : eligible to vote will be on the lists and all may go to the polls with the as- surance that there will be no, challeng- inG when they walk up to the boxess !
 Up to Saturday night the board of registration had made 6S9 electors. They did well last week. but this was a poor day, only sixty coming in dur ing the first session. It Is hoped busi- ness will be better this evening. The hours fixed for tomorrow are from 10:80 to and from 2:30 to I. Over POO names are still on the list to be made and as there are but few more days to get them in one need not be much of hand at guessing to see that some are bound to get left unless they d8l better from now on than they did this morning.
 There is no dearth of candidates for the place on the board of county com misieoners made vacant by the un> timely death of Commissioner Charles Brewer. Sheriff Doherty is believed to be in the lead and close behind him are Lieutenant-Co Colonel James A. Geddes, Henry B. Carter, captain Of Company A, and Benjamin R. Kelsey.
 The republican town committee will meet tonight in Meigs hall to nolnin- ate republicans.
 The Swedish republicans will hold a rally in Turn hall tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
1InELY TOPICS

W. O. Langley Furniture Go will give free turkey with every House. hold range sold.
 Special figures are quoted in Miller 6 Peck's an on ladies' cIoaks, suits and skirts.
 The line of goods in Reid & Hughes dress goods department are the very latest creations.
 A baking set goes with a pound of baking powder at Phelan's tea store this week.
 Grieve Bisset & Holland have fun line of children's winter coats. Long or short sleeves.
 Choice designs in silver and gold filled watches made by the New Eng. land Watch Go.
 The Brass city Liquor Go keep on hand the best line of imported and do, nestle goods.
 Finest of all butter Elgin fancy creamery, 25c pound, at the Great A. & P. Tea Go.
 When in doubt as to where to buy your furniture. go to Burrall. He keeps the reliable kind.
 N. A. Upham's drug store can be relied on for putting up your physi- clans prescriptions.
 Jones, Morgan & Go sell the Fownes glove, combination of comfort, qual. ity and smartness.
 Holczer sells the King William shoes at $3. Waterking at $25O. He gives trading stamps.
 You can save money on meat and provisions at Castles market to-mor- row.
 If you want to see clothes of fash ion drop in and see the Spearo Credit Co.'S stock.
 Currans speak about knit goods in to-night's ad. Look over these warm and dainty garments.
 The Hampson-Sellew Go are having $40 chamber suit sale. A whole car load received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
AN IMPERIAL ENVOY.
Prince Fushimi Sails From Yokohama
 on His Mission.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24-A Yoko hama dispatch says that Lieutenant General Prince Fushimi, special i'm. perial envoy to the St. Louis exposi tion, sailed yesterday with his suit on the steamer Manchuria for San Fran. cisco amid great enthusiasm. Prince Fushimi was attended from Tokyo by officials of the imperial household, the American minister, Lloyd c. Griscom, and the entire American legation staff in uniform Arriving at Yokohama, the prince and his party proceeded to a detached imperial palace, escorted by the governor of the province, the mayor of Yokohama and the city off cials and by the American consular officials.
 embarked in the presence of an inn msnse crowd amid shouts of "Banzai' and "Americal"
 It was stated authoritatively that the purpose of the emperor of Japan in sending on visit to this country his adopted brother, his imperial highness Prince Fushini, who has sailed for San Francisco, is to strengthen by ev- cry appropriate means the traditional friendship between the United States and Japan. MT. Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister at Washington, said last night:
 'sWhen 8 person of dignity travels in a foreign country it is almost always the case that the occasion is used to start some speculation in regard to the object of such a journey. So do not expect that exception should be made of the visit of his imperial high ness alone, but to attribute it to the so called change in American feeling, as represented by some newspapers, is entirely guess from wild imagina- ton. The princess visit to this eoun- try was originally brought into con- sideration as long ago as last spring, but as it was a part of it's object to see the worlds fair at St. Louis 1t was considered advisable to defer 1t to the autumn, when the exhibits would be in more complete form for observa- ton, and for that reason this time was chosen for his visit, but there is of course no question about the prin- cipal object of his visit being to strengthen thereby the tie of genuine friendship so happily existing between the United States and Japan in most appropriate manner, but not in such patchwork fashion as has been rep- resented in some quarters.
 "His highness will maintain his off, cfal status as imperial prince only at Washington and St. Louis, but in all other cities he will travel incognito. This Is another evidence that he is not coming here to start boom, as has been reported After his visit to the worlds fair, where he will be particu- larly interested to see that great dis play of the American genius and ener- gy, he will quietly visit the education, commercial and industrial centers of this country, such as Boston, Philadel- phia, New York, Pittsburg, Chicago, etc, to study the true causes of the growing greatness of the United States and also of the legitimate influence of this great republic in the far east"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
AERIAL RAILWAY IN INDIA
Sensational Religious Ceremony That
 Takes Place in the Eimalayas.

One of the most remarkable and sen sational religious ceremonies in the whole Of India takes place annually at Anlu, in the Himalayas. says Cham bsrs' Journal
 From 8 olif overhanging preeipi- tous gorge several hundred feet deep a rope ts stretched, and fastened to a strong stake on the opposite side of the ravine. The rope is of great length, nearly 2.500 feet, and when 1t is stretched taut the upper end will be several hundred feet higher than the aoweF end
 tim or performer slides, the precaution having been taken to wet the rope to prevent 1t from catching fire from the friction.
 This descent is effected as follows: The performer sits astride on a kind of rough wooden saddle fitted with holes through wAich the rope is thread cd, while to his legs are attached bags 6lled with sand to enable him to main cain an upright position during his de- scent, and also to increase the momen- Sum. The lower end of the rope ia wound round with rugs and carpets, sn order to check the descent at land- sng, and prevent the jheri, as the per- former is called, from dashing his brains out against the pole to which ths rope is fastened.
 The first few hundred yards of the descent is accomplished with lightning velocity as is indicated by the stream of smoke which follows in his wake The incline then diminishing, the pace becomes slower and slower, so that by the time he reaches the goal he Is able to stop himself without danger.
 The underlying motive of this curi- ous ceremony is that If the flight is safely accomplished prosperity Is as- Bured to the crops for the year. This sentiment naturally minimizes the dau- ger of the feat, as it Is to every one's interest that 1t should be safely ac- ecmplished. Indeed, a similar motive Is at the bottom of certain religious festivals in Roman Catholic countries
 A well-known example of this is the eete of the Scoppio, at Florence, when . dove, albeit an artificial one, per- forms an aerial flight of somewhat similar nature on a wire stretched from the summit of the high altar of she cathedral to an OK wagon filled with fireworks, which is stationed in front of the west door. The Hima- layan ceremony can be traced back for hundreds of years. and the men who perform the feat form small distinct caste e9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
FAIRBANKS CROSSES OHIO.
Republican Candidate For Vice Prcs-
 ident on the Warpath.


 ident on the Warpath.
 COLUMBUS, O., Oct 24, = Senator Fairbanks. the Republican nominee fer vice president, crossed the eastern part of Ohio today from Bridgeport to Co lumbus on a special train. making four teen stops and as many speeches. Gov ernor Herrick accompanied him.
 Senator Fairbanks left Wheeling, W. Va, early in the morning, and his first stop was at Bridgeport. From that point he went through the Fifteenth congressional district where he spoke in the interest of the candidacy of Bee man c. Dawes. Three speeches were made ill the Seventeenth congressional district in the interest of the candi- dacS of NJ l.. Smyser
 Senator Fairbanks will reach Colum. bus this evening, where he will address a meeting
 Found Dead In a Bathtub.
 BALTIMORE, Oct 24-Mrs. Bridget Welsh, widow, who lived alone in a room on Christian street, lost her life here in a fire which started in her apartment, and two citizens and a DO. liceman were severely burned in a vain effort to rescue her, being prevented by flames and smoke. After the fire was extinguished the body of the wo man was found in her bathtub, which was filled with water. It is supposed that Nshe turned On the water in her efforts to escape from the fire and smoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
BOUND TO DIE.
Man Fluns Himself Under Elevated
 Car at New York.

New York, Oct 24.-Wrenching him. self free from the grasp of two men who had divined his purpose and seiz- ed him, an unknown man to-day. flung himself under Third avenue elevat- cd train at 42d street and was crushed to death in the presence of scores ot persons who crowded the platform awaiting the down town train. So tightly was the body wedged under Che forward trucks of the car that more than an hour was required to remove 1t. At the 42d street station the crowd became so great that police reserves were called to clear the sta- ton platforms and power was tempo rarily shut off the third rail to pre- vent possible accident.
 The suicide apparently is a German. He was about 45 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
Tish with Two Mouths.

An eastern brook trout, with two weli-deveIoped mouths, one above the other. was singular catch recently made in Clear lake. near Georgetown, Col, by Robert Maxwell Each of the tnouths had the customary teeth, and was practically perfect in every detail. The fish weighed more than two @aaands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
The Exception.

Two can live as cheaply as one only in the case of the young man whc spends all his earnings anyway Atchison Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-01
The Literary Woman.

F. \. Doubleday declares that more
and more are the publishers looking to
their women writers for the success
full books and, continuing, declares that
their work is increasing in merit S. S.
Mcclure thinks that some of the most
important writings of today are from
feminine iens. The power to touch
the human heart is theirs" be said
land if it is true that the devil hates
genuine wortt tie woman writer of to-
day has found the weak spot in his ar
NOR Still another publisher holds
that whether OF not women are known
as writer's themselves they are giving
Invaluable help to their literary hus
bands not only by sharp, discerning
criticism, but in actual work" Alto
gether it looks as if the great day had
at last dawned for aspiring ladies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-01
DOUBLE
APPOINTMENT
(Original.l

mabel"
"Edith!'
i sNho ever would expect to meet you
E hese in London:'
u" a" as much surprised at meeting
Il got your wedding cards-that was
NJ months ago-but supposed you took
your wedding trip to the south"
"We did. | came here with mother
dx weeks ago. My husband couldn't
Eleave at the time and the doctor said
mother must go away at once. But,
come. let us sit down. Sightseeing is
auch tircsome work. and this gallery ia
Efnter,ainable Now we can 1aIA H.ore
.comfortably
hen is your husband conlinG:'
"Tlis morning, but he is obliged to
90 on Immediately to Paris. He wrote
me to meet hiin here close to the sta
don | am expecting him now
sYou've no idea how surprised was
4 ats YOUR being married after all Oh.
5taiks on matrlnony. The last word
.you said to me the day We left college
was never l had told you that you
would take husband within d year
.And YOU were quite ready TO take
one as soon as you should meet your
ideal
n s'Yes; l had more confidence in men
49, ho,,
en-
sstt@..And am still of my former opin-
ION that men are not to be trusted ut
all. But don't blame tIen1. 1t isn't
] their nature to be tied down to one
Woman.
"How about Your husb2ndT'
ssE.I don't expect too much OF him
"And are you satisfied with such
want of conlidenceE
#S# What can do!'
ssaY You could have adhered to your
2resolution never to marry
f28 "And been a sour old maid No
fhank you. That was a college girls
falk. | didn't mean it
a# But what prospect of happiness
have you with Il man You can't trust Z!
I'M II give him free rein. BY and by he
will tire of everybody but NE and our
schildren-when We get them. Then
hell want to spend his evenings toa st
Ing his shins before IL fire at home.
sCompanionship is better than Il blight
ed romance
N "Oh. Mabel! Why did YOU not take
Hsa professorship Of philosophy at col.
aaese: 1t would have suited you better
Sthan maria gp
q Put | am content with marriage. |
don't expect w,at lave no riIat to
#expect and siall not be DISAPPOINTED.
@But you. Edth-have you found your
v &ideal?'
Yes
Engaged -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-01
|Graphic's Daily Story
Not yet only met him a week

"Where?'
"on the steamer coming over"
And you expect him
''To propose. | am sure Of il. He is
to meet me here this morning and has
said that he shall have something very
important to sa! to me
But | should think you would pre-
fer tn hear it In less public place"
"Oh, no. There is d spice about this
affair. nothing cut and dried. We met
as travellers aud Will be engaged as
sightseers.'
Look out thy Gear, lest you are di-
vorced homcWaId bound"
Il shall not be disappointed, nor will
you when you see his frank open face
and his honest smile. But why can't l
introduce him to you here
you can unless he happens to come
at tie same time as my husband. In
that case | slAli be occupted.'
What time do you expect him.
"At II His train arrives Il few min
ntes before l. and he leaves at IL: 30. y
My appointment is for a quarter
past II. | fear we should clash
Il would not for the world interfere
with your expected happiness
Think, dear, what q prospect is be-
fore us, We are to spend a week in
London and shall make up a party for
the continent TO go to the south Of
France and FROM there to Italy"
are you going to keep him by you
with chain and collar?'
"You are incorrigible."
well Mabel. I'm delighted at your
prospect of happiness. hope for your
sake it will be fulfilled
THE clock is striking II. You Will
soon see your husband-that is, dear,
if the train is on time. 1t may be q
little late. you know
"Or my beloved may spend some time
putting d fair travelling companio, nto
a cab, chatting with her and ho ling
her hanG before sending her away"
"Doubter!'
You say II 80 is the time for your
meeting?'
Eleven fifteen"
ilt'i'c Aol 'Oui StIhG liz II pC oiI
time. You're all in a futter.'
"Nonsense. I'm perfectly COOL
There he comes
The gentleman With the umbrella 2"
"No; the one with the suit case"
"Ueavcns.
ooh, Theodore. I'm so glad you've
come in time. | want to introduce
you
No occasion, my dear l met your
friend on the steamer and appointed
this meeting With her and you that
You should know each other But how
did you come together?'
Theodore. you're q villain! Your
companion du voyage and I are college
classmates.
Good. I'm off for Paris and will re-
turn next week Then l will make up
party to visit the continent"
Mabel, you see"-
Edith. what brain you haver
MARY G. WILLIAMS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-01
EgltGrprisings
People

Like Jack O kief. are stre 20 sue
street is now one Of the neatest places
in the city TIE entire furnishings are
new, and many of his old patrons and
many new one have found tie place.
The business nen wio are too busy
to go t.. their midday meals Lave found
Jacks merchant lunch a royal treat.
He has only been in this stand a few
days, but every day has shown an ~
crease over the previous one. He
keeps his place open day and night and
every dish gets especia! attention.
When hungry don't forget tie place