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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
ACQUITTAL DENIED
Nan Patterson's Case Must
 Go to the Jury.
PRISONER MAY TESTIFY MONDAY.
Defense Counsel Not Decided as Yet whether They win Make Amy Defense, but simply Ask .
 Verdict of Not Guilty.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Without hear ing argument by the prosecution, which had rested it's case, Justice Yer non NJ. Davis, in the criminal branch of the supreme court, denied the mo- ton of Nan Patterson's counsel to ac- quit her of the charge of nnurdering Caesar Young and adjourned the trial until Monday at the request of the de- fense.
 MT. Levy, representing Miss Patter- son, said he had not yet decided wheth- CT be would make any defense, or simply let the case 90 to the jury as it was. The question Of the admis&ibil- ity of evidence concerping ,. Mofgan smith and his wife was again raised, and Justice Davis decided to admit the evidence,
 John Mellin, Young's racing partner, was recalled and identified several let ters written by Young to Miss Patter- son, Only two other witnesses were called, the greater part of the session being taken up by argument of coun- seI.
 After adjournment Abraham Levy, chief of defendants counsel, would neither affirm nor deny that there vas to be . defense, but from, another source it was learned that witnesses will be questioned on Monday by coin- sel for Nan Patterson.
 In all probability the defendant her self will then testify. This she has been anxious all along to be permitted to do, although her counsel have ar gued against such a course. They have feared she might break down under the ordeal, but she declares she has no fear of such result if allowed to give evidence in her own behalf Abraham Levy said:
 Tt is very embarrassing for counsel for the defendant to have proofs of evidence in his possession that the prisoner /at the bar is not guilty, and be fully confident that the state has not made out case against her and yet be in quandary as to whether or not defense in her behalf should be offered.
 we will not make any declaration as yet as to our probable action when court opens on Monday. We will have several conferences between now and that time and will not make known our decision before then.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Mystery deep and dark attaches to ''She," the principal attraction billed to follow the show that has it's con. cluding performance at the Jacques this evening, and since the announce. ment of this engagement people have been wondering as to just what the nature of the attraction. Perhaps the mystery can be solved when ''She" Is seen, and perhaps not; at any rate there were many who failed dismally to reach solution during the weeks of excitement that t'She'' created at Hammersteins New York theater this past fall. Kaleidoscope changes repre- seDting "The Four Elements are in- troduced which constitute what one eloquent reviewer styled "a transcen- dent chiroscopic myriaStic miracle" All sorts of beautiful fora and glow. ing anemones are shown In this spec tacle as "She" floats gracefully about in the limpid loveliness of the placid sea, dazzling the eyes and awakening the awe of the spectators. Unless all signs fail She will make aagenuinely popular attraction here and draw great crowds to the Jacques all of nextfweek. In offering this beautiful Parisian nov city however, Manager Poli has not neglected the comedy part of the show. giving LIS for headliner i'll this de- partment Press Eldridge, "the com mander-in-chief of the army of fun" This jolly joker is a whole show in himself, having the faculty of keeping an audience In roars for any length of time. and this season he is presenting better material than ever before. Tn addition to him there wl:l be other fun-makers in the NIignani troupe, Cooper and Robinson, Barr and Evans, Frances May, Hathaway and Walton, and the electrograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 80 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
cauae of nie Gun Explosion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1T. . General Crozier, chief of ordnance. has received a report saying the recent premature discharge of a ten inch disappearing gun at Fort Wetherili, Jamestown. R. l., which knocked over and seriously endangered the lives of the gun crew, was due to the premature explosion of a primer, in which slight change had been made and without the knovVl~ aGanA 0e tha nfaOnsa as cha annA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

by the roadside Two beautiful St. Bernard dogs appear upon the scene ana rescues the little one. This scene provokes great enthusiasm with audi ences and may be classed as one of the strongest in the play Another act shows the Interior of a church with its organ, pulpit, choir loft and the choir boys singing. Master Willie Nelson and Floyd Hunt who scored such pep. ulartty with audiences last season. are still members of the company and ap1 pear in this scene. The play is finely cast for this engagement, includinS such well known names as Harriet Merritt, Edith Arnold, Mary Stoddard, Frederic Burt, Edgar Halstead, Allan Pierce, Sigmond Bellwood and Charley Ecents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

strength and nerve, but also to hold his breath at such times as the enraged jelly monster. with its powerful mus. cles and vibrating, wart covered mem. branes drew him beneath the surface. 1t was submarine battle, In which no human being could have engaged but one who had been brought up in the water from the age Of three years
 'sThe tentacles of the devil fish still. at liberty and which had been drawn up beneath the body, were swinging and wriggling as if awaiting an open ing to fasten upon some other portion of the Kanalka's body, held in the em- brace of the sea devil
 seThe clasp of the octopus around the man afforded him a purchase with his neck and teeth, for he didn't have to bother about his footing.
 At last he succeeded in seizing the right eye of the octopus between his teeth, but could not retain his hold upon the wounded organ.
 The madder the .devli-fish grew the bigger aud moro bulging it's optics grew, giving better mark for the teeth. The innumerable suckers on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
~rHR voLrNTEER oRGAN1sT.,

The scenes of William B. Gray's beautiful drama, "The Volunteer Or, ganist,' which will be played at Polls on Monday evening" are laid in q small village in the northern part of Yer mont. and the story is enlivened Dl
 several thrilling and pathetic scenes. One act shows a realistic snow storm, with the snow heaped up in great piles, such as is only found i'll the open z country. During the storm T child is seen struggling through the vast drifts. and finally falls exhausted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
Fire In silver Lake Mine.

sILvERToN, Colo, Dec. 17.-Fire destroyed the midway ferminal'' of the Silver Lake mine, cutting of the supply of ore from three mines to the mill and throwing 200 men out of ean- plcyment. The loss 6 s1o0, 0,00o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
Coat og uevcnue colIectIou.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-secretary Shaw has transmitted to the house a detailed estimate of the cost of coi. leeting the internal revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906. The aggregate amount is $o.2s5,o1s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

FROM RAGS TO RICHES" The spirited melodrama From Rags to Riches" Wednesday afternoon and evening at Poli's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

W WANTED- pyspspt,os or those ha
 " are threatened with dread dyspepeis by reason of continued course of cold dinners 10 call and try one of our 70 com dinners, s for $ioo. or even lunch bacxs up by . cup of good hot coffee. Tho sz- pense is small and will undoubtedly sava you many dollars in the future h docterS bills to say, nothing of suffevIug Avery South Main St. opp. Castles Market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

WANTED- Soldiegs so know that dur
 ing August five pension claims. oF widows and fourteen original and lnrYsasb for soldiers we're secured through Casx Robbins. Pension Attorney. @ Center s insurance,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
POPULAR PRNNY.A.WORD ADVSI
FOR SFLE.

pcs. PIGS, PIGS, for sale, all sizes. 1 if you want nice roast pig for Christ mas, drop postal. Henry Schiidgen, Union City. ii-i6-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

EoR SALE-A first-c'ass parlog ssove. I practically new. Call at oz2 Wess Main street l2-is-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
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S A T. E frederick street. an apartment housa with all improvements. SALE Frederick street. three-fanailz apartment house with all improve ments, house and barn. one mile from cars.
 D. Fl. TIERNEYsS Real Estate and insurance Office
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

WY ANTED- Straw and felt hats to c saa.
 ty tie ssre fatters thss were for five years ~ith tte cantury Hat Co. buI new located at 74 Grand street, coyner s Bank. z.S-N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

WANTED-Boy about i6 years aid sa
 work in grocery store. Addrass Grocery" Care of Democrat. stating ape. experience and wages wanted. i1-Is-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

wv ANTED-To move your furniture a. reasonable frices. Also several figssf c.sss tuynouss 10 ,et double or slugls; rn ter tires of all descripticns. 4. M. LaFson' livery and trucking stabie. corner Vlais and North Elm streets. Main office el South Main street. Telephone 25s-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
WEQgED.

WANTED-Everyone 10 know wa mss
 " making Cabinet Photographs at ~ per dozen, regular price $5, for q short time only. No. I4s South Main atyest. l7-5g~s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

G A @ TT csr.SEa T A. Hears the g Tho Kind You Have Always BnuQli s'sss'"' . SSzz:sz<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

A story has been sent out by ". X. Brady to the effect that he is negoti- ating with Israel Zangwill for a new play for Wilton Lackaye to be called '"The Jew" Mir Lackaye had some experience In the ZangwiIl drama, '"rhe Children of the Ghetto,'' ana it is Mir Brady's intention not to use the play until season after next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
 Without danger to your present counscE1ons assure you of consideration for every position sna are corpetent to fill ho matter whexs located. Our booklets tell how we eau bring your ability Co eite grade men foE Executive, Clerical, Technie4I end Salesman positions paying from 91s000 ko @6.o1s ysaxs Oiice5 ih IA cities.
 Hap@Oods (EnO.ls ARafn BrpksFs
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

The death of Mrs Gilbert narrows down the number of elderly actresses to three: Mrs W. G.. Jones, Mrs Sol Smith and @'Aunt Louisa" Eldridge. Each of these old ladies has passed the three-score and ten which is consld- cred the allotted time for usefulness, but each of them is still hale and hearty and apparently able to enter tain us for many years to come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
To-MoRRow's PICTURE SHOWS.

TO-MORROW'S PICTURE SHOWS.
 Moving pictures have become so pop Ular of late the producers of same have strained every science to procure the and expense. Mir Shepard, who con- trols the largest moving picture enter- prisesf in existence, and whose conn pany appears at Poli's tomorrow af- ternoon and evening, has just secured n most remarkable picture called Chased by Bloodhounds. " A great portion of the escaped criminals in the south are tracked by these blood, hounds, and 1t is an exact realistic H. 1lstration of one of these man. hunts which Shepards moving pictures will present to us with forty other new and up to date pictures. Admission will be 25 cents to all parts of the theater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
TAKE YOUR CHANCE.

While the Market is LOW. II is Bound
 to Rise. ONE BLOCK ON VINE STREET. Stores and Tenements, S1. 100 YaaF ome. Win Sell at $o.000 ONE LARGE BLOCK OS SORrfz MAIN STREET, At Present pavz 10 per cent On the Price Asksa S2a.O0O. Could be Made Par ss. .so6 . Year.
 5. ;. T0RKOMlA a00 Bank atraae an 1pen ev0nInG@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

EOR SALE-sevrral good second hand Stoves. also new Oakland Ranges. the Cooking Wonder. VIII trade for you. old one. |. F. Parker. 7s5 Bank s.Teet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
LATE WANTS.

WANTED--Cirl for general ho usewoTk,
 " middle aged woman preferred. Ao- ply ''P' this office. l2.l7-3t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

ical device, and marvellous electrical lighting effects, makes the picture O. the murdered man apparently come to life and point out his murderers. When the seemingly lifeless picture does this bidding and really does point to the correct ones, there is consternation bersonified among all present and so awe-struck and terrified are the pelpe- trators of the foul crime, that ins the hour of their terror and fright they 1ln- consciously confess all before those present, thereon the detective throws off the disguise of the murdered man, that he has assumed, and captures the guilty ones. Prices are 25, 35 and 5U cents. N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17
Frank O'Neill Says

On Ridgewood street I have two 3- family houses. One is $7,200, has 6 rooms on floor and was built by rho day. The other has 6 rooms on the first two floors, and 4 on the top. S6.- 800. Both are excellent investments May take you up to see them.
 Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

In settling up the estate Of the late of the Bijou theater in Pittsburg, it is said Laura Biggar will receive $260,- GOO for her share
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

Anna Held is so pleased with sta tuette of herself which she recently had made in clay that she will have it reproduced in silver. and it will be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

EoR SALE--cYeas Bargain. Mlsfit and 1 second hand Clothing. Wm. Posner. so3 Bank St. 9-e.tg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

E. H. Sothern and Jnlia Marlowe will next season add Macbeth, ''The Merchant of Venice and ''The Tam ing of the Shrew', to the Shakespear- can plays that they are now acting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

EoR SALE Coma and get price and L terms on those Eoughson lots. Worth $2oo moro now than before the streets were cut. but the prices for the frat 10 lots will be the ga me as before. J. E. Sandi- foTd. Real Estate, loo Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

DOR SALE-Lihe your chickencoous T. and work sheds for winter with rIatt's Patent Wind and Dampproof Paper Beards. Cheap and easily applied In sheess i9x22 i.2 inches. 50 cents a hundred: less in quantities. Twenty will covsg a wall oxe feet. Address or call al Democrat of. flee. l1.io~tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

Willie Collier, who has never before acted outside of America, will /play %rhe Dictator" in London next sprrng and summer. Kyrle Bellew in ''f2af- fes'' and William Gillette in a new piece of his own will also play in Lon don next summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

A company which went out few weeks ago to play 'Richard III' in towns of from 1.50O to 2,0oO poputa- ton, found it difficult task to edu- clte the farmers and gave up the at- tempt in Petoskey. Mich, last Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

The tour of Lights of Home has come to an end, having played all the original time booked by Harry Doel Parker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-17

''Her Mad Marriage has closed its tour and the company has returned to New York. wi ....-...
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
A Clever Ffah.

The salmon seems to be gifted with
much intelligence, or hereditary fore
sight" as 1t Is occasionally called,
which is more particularly acute when
danger signals are abroad, says Will
liam G.. Harris in Field and Stream.
They have been known, when congre-
gated in the upper pools, to become
frightened by poachers approaching
them with net or spear and to imme-
diately dash down stream 60 a distance
of thirty miles in one night, not stop
ping until they had reached pools so
deep that they could not be taken with
the appliances of the poacher. They
seemed to know that if they went high
er up the stream their doom was sealed.
When coming from the sea in schools
and on entering the estuary they have
been seen with an old leader at the
head of the school, the rest forming a
triangle about two and a half feet be-
low the surface of the water, and on
calm days, guided by the old patriarch,
they would swim around the fisher
mems nets, never approaching them
nearer than ten or twelve yards.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
Standing an Egg on End.

Any fresh egg can, without being
boiled, be balanced on either end by
any one possessing patience and a
steady hand.
In order to save time the egg should
be placed for short time on the end
upon which it is desired to balance it,
SO as to allow the yolk to settle; then
both forearms Of the person making
the experiment should be rested on the
edge of the table and the egg should be
taken between the three fingers and
thumbs of both hands and slowly turn
ed around until the center of gravity is
found. This experiment may at first
require little time, but after little
practice 1t will be found very easy to
do. 1t would be well to try it first on
the tablecloth and then on the bottom
of a plate
1t is conceded, of course, that the
present century is far more advanced
than that of Columbus, so it is only to
be expected that different ideas should
have been formed, even as to the bal
ancing of eggs.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
RUSSELL FOR CHIEF JUSTICE

The latest move of interest on the
political chessboard is covered in an
Atlanta dispatch to the Savannah
Press. 1t is to the effect that Judge
Richard B. Russell of Winder, Judge
of the superior court of the " estern
circuit, announces he will be a candi
date for chief justice of the supreme
court at the coming primary, opposing
Chief Justice Thomas J. Simmons,
who has held the position for several
years. Judge Russell is well known
throughout the state, having served in
the legislature from 1882 to 1888 from
Clarke county. He has been Judge OF
the Western circuit for the past six
years. Previous to that time he was
solicitor general for two terms. At
one time he was grand master of Odd
Fellows and is now grand orator for
the hoyal Arch MasOns of Georgia.
He once lived in Athens, where he
graduated from the State University.
He has brother in the United States
navy. 1t seems that Judge Simmons and
Judge Fish will both have opposition
this year. The latter will be fought
by Judge Evans of SandersvilIe, who
is holding court in many counties and
making an active canvass. Richard
Russell is very strong in northeast
Georgia. He was spoken of last year
for place On the supreme bench, but
his name was already on.the state tick
ct for the Western circuit. and he con.
cluded not to run for both.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
MR. GRAVES NOT a CANDIDATE

The many friends of Hon John
Temple Graves are congratulating him
on his wise decision in declining to b >
drawn into the gubernatorial race
against Governor Terrell. The people
of Georgia love and honor John Tenn.
pie Graves and to see him politically
sacrificed in order to satiate the spleen
of few disgruntled and disapp inted
political time servers was a bi ter pill
for his friends throughout the state to
swallow.
Governor Terrell will now have nc
opposition, which Is just, mete aud
right, for his administration has beer
| perfectly satisfactory to the people o.
Georgia and he deserves TO be re
elected without having to enter into (
political scram BILE for the honor Gov
ernor Terrall has made record fo
the past two years of which he and hi
friends, and the people of the who'll
state are and ought to be proud.
The Times Recorder wishes healtl
and happiness to genial, brilliant
talented John Tempe GraveP, for b
deserves all the good things of th1
life, and it goes without saying tina
should he enter the political arena un
der different circumstances, thous
ands of men in Georgia will rally t.
his standard and crown him with an
honor to which his ambition MAJ
aspire.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

Senator Hanna left an estate valued
at So, ,0e0,OO0. Before his death he was
rated, in the public mind and newspa-
pers, at ten to fifteen millions. One
never knows the length of snake un
til it is dead and laid out.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

Here is Georgia item from the
Florida Times Union: ''Things have
ceme to such pass in Georgia that
the papers find it necessary to warn
the farmers not to plant their garden
patches it cotton"
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

Elihu Root says we will never get
back the money spent in digging the
Panama canal any more than we will
get back the money we have spent in
the philippines. This, suggests the
Savannah Press, is an lawful though'.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

An industrial paper has printed a
picture of the ..Lowndes county repre-
sentative and labelled it Colonel W
S. West, of Valdos'a, Ga. Soldier
observation-disclosures
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

There are five candidates in Troup
county for the house of representa-
tiVes. Troup county has two places
and Editor Trox Bankston is after one
of these with a good chance to win.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

Cotton IS king in Clarke county
James Y, Carathers, a cotton factor,
and J. H. Rucker, a cotton buyer,
have announced in Athens for the sen.
ate and house, respectively.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

Grover Cleveland says that the
Democratic platform this time should
hold no cunning fnesse or use of
words that conceal intentions or carry
double meaning.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

General Charles Dick of Dick bill
fame is to succeed Mark Hanna in the
senate from Ohio. Rather poor sub
stitute, 1t would seem
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

BattIeships and Cruisers Go Eastward.
Wei-Hai-Wei, Feb. 24.-Four Japa.
nese battleships and nine cruisers
passed this port today bound east
ward.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

The steady organization of new
banking institutions throughout the
Southern States lis another evidence
of the remarkably prosperous condi-
tion of this section.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27

The war correspondents do not pro-
pose to permit the contending armies
and navies in the East to remain idle
longer than day or two at time.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
Gancer Cured
i, Rotanic RIood Pa1,,n (P.R.RNia

Botanic Blood Balm R.B.Blis
Composed of Pnre Rofanic Tneredents. StrenSthens
weak kidneys and weak stomaehs, cures dyspepsia
of 81. R. H. and Pamphlet Sent Free by
writing Blood Balm CO., Atlanta, Ga. Describe your
trouble and special free medical advice, to suit your
ease, also sent in sealed letter.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
r ALL. w A Y.
Schedules Effective, Feb, 9TH, 1904.

Arrival and departure OF trains at Ameri-
Gus, Ga.-Central of Georgia Railway Pas
sengcr Station. Goth Meridian Time.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-27
ANNOUNCER EMENTS
For County Surveyor.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
ofhcetof county surveyor of Sumter, subject
to the forthcoming Democratic primary as
VIII be ix-d by tine Democratic Executive
Committee, and earnestly solicit the support
OF my friends and YdIers in general.
NR0RERT r, HOWE,