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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

of all kinds and for all ages as well as for sizes of Pocket Books can be found in our store. The poor as well as :fi" ricll Can fl ID what they need with HIS, for wb;le our line of Toys, Games and other amusing, interest ing and instructive things for the chfl- dren is larger than ever, our stock of useful articles for those of the oIder growth and more sedate habits is re- plete with the useful as we'll as orna- mental, and the housekeeper is al- ways pleased with gifts that are both useful and ornamental A handsome China Salad Dish, Chocolate Pot or anything that will add to the appear anee of her table or make more easy her household duties is appreciated and most joyfully received and in our store these things can all be found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE sEARCH FOR HOLIDAY GIFTs.
Last Night Opened Chrstmas Rush Stores-Al Places
 of Business Open Every RI int Now

Some little help may be afforded people who do not know just where to locate the article wanted, by look ing through this column or any other column Of this paper. Nearly every page has Interesting information on where to spend your money.
 PAUL ASHEIM'S
 is a we'll known establishment where smokers can get the best in meer' schaum and briar pipes, amber and meerschaum cigar holders, cigar cases and snuff boxes, tobacco jars, etc, Best brands of tobacco and cigars al Ways on hand. L.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
pawn ef,a New Era n, Rusuaa.

: MOSCOW, Dec. 15. Professor Tint riazefH, whose article on Academic Freedom recently published, was made the occasion of friendly dem onstration by the university students. received a remarkable ovation when he appeared in the lecture hall of the university yesterday. The students cheered and showered him with low ers. Tn reply to their demonstration Professor TimiriaEefG expressed the opinion that they were about to wit, ness the dawn of new era in Russia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Ph4lade1pI.an Editor Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15. l., Clarke Davis, editor in chief Of fthe Public Ledger of this city and one of the best known newspaper men in this section of the country, is dead at his home here of heart disease after an ill., ness of two months. He was seventy fears old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Ynln Prenlaent,a -sfrennomn rinnn.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Doc. 15.--Dr. Arthur T. Hadley, president fof Yale university, detained visitor 3hO want ed to borrow "$1o or so'' byl telling a fake story until detectives arrived and in the interval was in the thick of an exciting struggle between several men and his quarry. Three students whom Dr. Hadley summoned to his assist ance also knew they had been in a tus- ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Cnbnn cat1ea to Re c1ean.

HAVANA, Dec. 15.-The house of representatives has passed the bill ap- propriating $190,O0O for the sanitation
 of the streets of Santiago, Gienfuegos, Cardenas and Matanzas, the work to be done in accordance with the request of the United States and the recon mendations of President Palma under the auspices of the general government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
T, R. MuLLINGs & SON

say you should be we'll dressed to en. joy the feast Their stylish double breasted suits, with concaved shoul. ders, can be had anywhere from $10 to $20. They have a nice line of smoking jackets and gloves ill kid, wool, dog skin. elk, sable and reindeer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
REID & HUGHES co

have made careful preparations foF many months to complete every detail of Christmas buying. Dolls, toys and games of every description make ai- most store of their own; fancy goods of all kinds, and candy, put up in box es especially for this time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
o,vo,ceo ovesn .na-H.r ch,,dren.

Divorced queen and Her Children.
 DRESDEN, Dec. 15.-The divorced wife of the king of Saxony, now known as Countess Montignoso, is reported to have sent a request to the king that sine be allowed to give Christmas pres ents to her five children, including the crown prince. The permission has not yet been granted nor is there the slight est probability of acquiesence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
GRIHyn B1ssRr & HOLLANDS

GREENE, BISSET & HOLLANDS display of Christmas books and dolls will delight the little ones. Books for boys by all the best authors, drawing and painting books and untearable linen books for the babies, Everything to be found in an up to date dry goods store for young or old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
F. P. BECToN

has 8 full line of jewelry for the Christmas trade. Complete line of sig net rings, brooch pins, scarf pins, bracelets, watches and rings set with opals. rubies, garnets. pearls, sap phlres, diamonds and other precious stones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
A c. WALKER,s

Brooklyn drug store is authority for the latest word in medicine and pllar. maceutical science and customers are afforded perfect service The sub postal station at this store will take charge of your mail packages, regis tered letters or money orders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
SPBARO CREDTT CO

on South Main street can it you out with holiday clothing on the $1 week plan. There is a growing demand for this accommodation in Waterbury, and whole families can be clothed easily, as the company deals in mems or wo, mems wearabIes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
r,oloneI prael,4 Declineal,-

FITCHBURG, Mass, Dec. 1B.--ColO mel George Fl. Priest. appointed assist ant inspector general on the stan oi Governor Elect ". |. Douglas, has mailed his declination because he does not wish to sever his connection with khe Sixth lEaes gsksg resirasut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
KETJy THE RAKER

is out with his tons and tons of candy. as usual: His caramels have a lasting and the 1nolasses candy that
 will not stick to the teeth is always sought. His bakery will be working
 overtime with the tootnsome dainties for Christmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Bank of Rice Looted.

ST, CLOUD, Minn., Dec. .15. -Profes- sional burglars have made q raid on the bank of Rice near this place, and obtained $22.Ooo in money, valuables and negotiable paper The safe was blown open with dynamite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
TRTrDET,Ta

is practical furrier who can supply any style or quality to your order on short notice. If you want something exclusive you will always find 1t at TrudelI's, 1o3 South Main street. stor- ing furs is one of his specialties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
I. IT CoTTRTNBY,s

West Main street market is kept stocked with the best in meats. His line of Christmas poultry will equal any display to be found in the city, with prices that will suit everybody. Fresh milk 4c quart at this market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
S NRNAN,S,

line of suits, jackets, skirts and furs can equal if not suTpass anything in the city in quality and price. Hand some pieces of fur always make prac- tical gifts, and special sale on them is now oTl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE E. H. ToWLE co

are now settled in their new store on West Main street, on the site of the old Scoyill house. There can be found all sorts of mechanical toys, phonos
 graphs and records, dumb-bells, punch Ing bags, skates, sleds and automobiles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
R A. FERRILI,

has a first class line of smokers arti- cles and ladies who purchase for hus, band or friends can have goods nicely boxed for them. He has a large as, sortment of briar and meerscbaum pipes at bottom prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
S. sELIGsON & co

manufacture all their own fur gar- ments. They make speciality Of seal
 skin jackets, capes, collarettes, muffs, etc, of the latest designs, in all the diff ferent kinds of furs. Full lines Of children's sets from 75c up. Double fox Scarfs $8 and $10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
F. H. LEWIs & co

are showing large and handsome line Of pianos. You can select the price instrument you wish to purr chase ana make small cash pay ment and the piano will be placed i'll your home. They will also exchange your old piano or organ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
HARDING,s HOLIDAY GOODS

consist of all kinds of toys, dolls, games and novelties of every kind i'm. aginable, and his usual line of kitcl an and household goods is no small item. Separate heads and wigs for dolls, and mechanical toys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
r +, sHEEHAN's

Kentucky Liquor ware house can al. ways furnish high grade goods in whiskies and wines carefully selected from the government bonded ware house High grade imported Scotch and Irish Whiskies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
M,cARTHY,s pRuG sroRE

on South Main street has a stock of high grade perfumes and confectionery in bulk or packages. Delicious Appollo chocolates; cigars put up in small boxes for gifts, and a stock of the freshest drugs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
JOHN o,BR1ES, THE BAKER,

of North Main street, has a great vari- ety of fancy candy boxes ranging from 5c up. Buy your candy fresh and fill your own boxes for gifts. MT O'Brien is making a speciality in nicely orna, mented Christmas cake for Soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
The Reid & Hughes Dry Goods 60.
 TELEPHONE 4Io
PrOCra aSfinafiOn

Is unNse at all times and particularly is 1t true when ap piled to holiday shopping for often robs the be aed pca CT ot that satisfaction which early buying give fore delay longer for the time besl Can the here given be of assistance you have hum dreds o articles not mentioned here which will make equally acceptable gifts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Yardmaater xIlIed at New London

NEW LONDON. Conn, Dec 15--. Yardmaster Matthew H. Dunn of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company's freight yard at Fort Neck, this city, was instantly kill ed by the Colonial express, which ar rived here at 5:30 o'clock last night. He was walking through the yards when the train struck him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

lightful present for old or young. Birds of every kind. He also has a fine line of cages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
r-a.ra yvouId Moi Remove Hat Hat.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. 15. Joseph Willoughby, bartender, who shot and killed Thomas Shaw, q negro porter. because he refused to take off his hat h his presence, has been found guilty and his punishment fxad at fife f6soF3soun1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE RADIO -CHBMIC PHYSICIANS

i.have number of people to testify to the excellence of the treatment re, iceived. The wonders of this new dis coyery have been investigated by
 many Waterbury people since the com l ing of these doctors to this city and 1 has been greatly appreciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
FRANIx c4RABER

has hundreds of good singing birds at his store on South Main street 8 de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

DONAHUE, THE NEWSDEALER, has nice line of stylish pocketbooks and bags for the ladies. assortment ot pipes for the men and variety of toys at all prices for the children. News papers and periodicals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE HELLMANN BREWING cos

bottled goods are so we'll known that ''the beer that's drank'' always finds its way to. the family table, They can furnish stock ale by the barrel or bot tie. The Hellmann goods can be found on draught all over the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
CONNECTICUT DRUG co.
37S SOUTH MAIN STREET.

SIS SOUTH MAIN STREET. Il. J. Sorcl, Prop. T. c. Pratt. Mgr. Just opened Solicits share of pub lie patronage, Stock all fresh and up to date.
 N. B.--Carefully compounded pre-, scriptions a speciality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Cur Glass and Bric-a,Brac

 Celery, Butter Dishes, to sauce Saad Berry and Flower vases ...s
  Finger
 
 Artistic pieces in fine Tepitz Maoiea
 
 h Pottery Trays Vases Mante Ornaments Bnbon < # to OforT Table Pieces. to for Large
  de Fine Glass China Japanese Lamps complete Separate Globes Gesna $169 $5b0 Metal and Iron
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE.

During the winter months pr. Maloney will be at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hos piEal every Monday. Office hours on Monday will be in the evening only, from z to s:3o untiI further notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20
MONARCHS IN COURT.
Cases of Kings Who Are "AbOUe the
Lao" and of Others Who Are Not.

Inasmucb as the responsibility for the admin
istration Of the law IN the monarchical countries
OF Europe Is theoretically speaking, vested In
the sovereign. the tribunals being described as
royal courts Of justice" and judges delivering
their decisions from the bench In the name Of
the ruler OF the land. the spectacle now pre-
scented at Brussels. where King Leopold IS 0gur-
ing as an individual and IN his personal capacity
as a defendant ia his own courts. is. TO say the
least remarkable. Moreover. he sum-
nloned I'm the name Of the King-that IS TO say.
I'm his own name-to appear before the judges.
with the customary intimation that II he did not
respond 20 the invitation and enter "a defence
Judgment would be entered against him
"au nom du roi'-that is 10 say, in his own
name Additional piqUancy is given to the
affair by the fact that the principal plaintiff
proceeding against him is his own daughter. eX-
crown Princess Stephanle If Austria. who
charges her father with attempting to defraui
her of the fortune due 10 her under the pro-
visions Of her mothers viii. while the plaiutive
clause in the latter in which queen Henriette
states I'm black and white that her Efforts TO OBJ
tain from her husband any Information as
To- what be had done with hcr dowry or even the
smallest payment. either under the head Of In
terest OF principal. has served TO excite against
him not only the hostility Of The arstocracy
which crowds the courtroom. but also public
sentiment throughout ;he country.
While this IS not the FIRST occasion q mon
arch being subjected to trial in his individual
capacity by lis own courts % Justice yet such
asses are sufficiently rare to call Cor something
more than passing mention. especially at the
present moment. when the initiative and ac-
tivIty Of Edward VII I'm the afuirs Of state Of
his vast empire have called forth q discussion as
10 the rrerocatiycs Of the crown and concerning
the extent 10 which the sovereign il a constitU-
tional country is restricted TO the mere decora-
tive role OF a fEurehead. In England. II is true,
no such proceedings could be brought against
King Edward as those now IN progress against
KIM Ieouoli in Belgium, for there The monarch
is IN, the terms o. the constitution above the law
ard beyond the Jurisdiction OF every court Thus.
the other day. when the question was raised
as TO whether the recent legislation regulating
In a drastic fashion the traffic Of motors could
be applied 10 the sovereign. the legal authorities
decided that he was exempted therefrom by the
provisions Of the constitution. and consequently
his automobiles are the only ones Of his dOmin-
ions that are not compelled 10 show the number
OF a license and that may be driven at any rate
that the royal driver may please. without re-
gard TO the statutes limiting the speed Of these
machines. Should the KiHg, through his own
carelessness run over and injure = pedestrian
the latter could not either secure his punishmept
or even sUs bsn fa- daIuaEsss since. as have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20
GIN BUILT TO THROW A SHELL THIRTY NILES.
TT Is PREDICTED THAT A LARGER ONE OF THE S4lIE
KIND WOULD INCREASE RANGE TO 100 NILES.

ance and 10 protect the wire from the enerny's
shot while IN action.
The elastic limit OF the steel plates IS 10000.
0f the wire 10000 The breaking or bursting
strength Of che plates Is 10000 and that OF the
wire $4,000 The gun is said 10 he safe for
pressures far exceeding those which VIII ever
he used in action. and can stand 600 pounds
pressure TO the square inch at the muzzle and
100000 pounds 70 the square inch at the breech,
a muzzle strength which exceeds the breech
strength OF the Duilt-up guns now used IN our
army and navy
In firing the gun rocoils with a tremendous
energy Of 100000 foot tons. but this force IS
checked az distance Of twenty inches by two
heavy steel recou bars, fourteen feet long. to-
gcther with a series OF heavy steel springs.
which Immediately return the gun 90 its orig
inal position.
The steel in existing guns IS cast and forged in
large pieces. and Fl Is Wen known 10 steel work.
ers that the haucso-lest forging may contain
weak places concealed WitEin ijs structure
These gather in streaks. making streaked forg-
ings, which are much weaker than clear Ones
and some steel manufacturers declare In2t IL IL
impossible to avoid them These difficulties and
dangers cannot occur. L Is asserted. IL a wire
tube gun for the reason that all parts upon
which the great IresSures come are composed
Of thin rolled steel plates and drawn wire in
which all cross strains and imperfections are
craving The more OF the metal IN the main
tube OF the wire gun runs lonEtbwise. giving IL
the greatest possible longitudinal strength. The
fibre OF the wire runs lengthwiSe Of the wire,
and as IL lis wound on runs around the gun. Civ
Ing the greatest possible circumferential
strength.
faint i5ea 81 the destructive qualities and
striking advantages claimed for the new weapon
may be CLEANED from the fact that hostile
fleet. having brOadsiGe Of batteries Of this
gun, could lie of Sandy Hook, clear out OF ef-
fective reach o. any Of the best type. Of guns
now mounted there. and from distance OF
thirty miles could lombard this city as far as
Harlem. Jersey City and Newark
ON the other hand II Sandy Hook were sup
piled with guns Of rhirty-mile range long be
fore an attacking feet armed with the best Eu-
rCpean made guns could approach cur shores
within shooting distance. the Sandy Hook bat
teries could easily DESTROY n.
Moreover. II n lG-inch OF 2O-inCh wire gun
Cf the style should be constructed and
should fulfil the expectations Of Colonel ingalls,
by throwing a shell one hundred miles, one Of
these pieces mounted on the coast Of France. in
the case Of war between that country and Eng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20

their failure 70 pay the quarterly interest owing
10 their absence at Paris. the mortgage had been
foTeclosed and a sale arranged. with the result
that Leopold acquired for considerably less than
100000 francs property the ratabIe value OF
which exceeded four times that amount
In Germany. in Austria and in Russia as IN
England, the sovereign is above the law The
mother or the late Prince Ccnsort Of Great Brit
ain found this out to her cost when she en-
deavored TO obtain divorce from her drunken
and brutal husband. Duke Ernest OF Sake
CoburE-Gotha, on the ground Of neglect and
maitreatment. No tribunal I'm Germany was
competent to consider her. case or to grant her
the relief she sought. and at length In despair
she eloped with young officer. in the most
sensational manner that she could devise. where
upon che duke caused the courts az Coburg to
issue a decree Of divorce against her When.
two or three years ago. the marriage OF the
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Of Hesse was
dissolved by means OF a divorce. the latter was
pronounced, on grounds which have not been
made public 20 this day. by a Hess.an tribunal
specially organized Tor the purpose and by the
decision q which the grand duke agreed to con-
slider himself bound, waving II the matter his
sovereign prerosatIves. The late King Of Den
mark had not succeeded 20 the throne at the
tine when he was divorced. first by Princess
=
wife, Princess Caroline. otherwise the DEGREES
would never have been granted in their favor.
and they could only have obtained their free
dom from him as an act Of grace on his part.
There was no tribunal in Germany competent
to determine the dispute with regard 20 the
gency Of the principally of Lippe ten years ago.
both claimants insisting that they were en-
titled 10 the rights and prerogatives Of a SOW
ereigu. So they finally cot the late King OF
SaXony to act IS an arbitrator. and 10 select
among the most eminent judges Of the German
Empire a number OF assessors. on the strength
Of whose opinions he subsequently rendered his
verdict In Austria. moreover. all the members
Of the imperial family exempt from the ju-
risdiCtiOn Of the ordinary courts. and suits
against them can only be brought by permission
Of the sovereign through the "HOfnarschaI-
lamt." Ministry Of the Court. before a tri-
bunal specially designated by him. And where
as in England and in most other mOnarchicaI
countries the government and Parliament would
be called upon 70 decide the question OF the
appointment OF a regency IN the event OF the
mental afIiction of the ruler in Austria this
matter would be determined by meeting OF the
"Agnates." or adult male members OF the house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20
A WONDERFUL ESCAPE

The French police are searching for a burglar.
by name VauderweE1ete. who has made a wonder
ful escape from Lille Prison. where De was con-
hned IN undo rgrOuuL condemned cell Tie had
been placed there because he had bcasted that the
jail could not keep him. The massive door OF the
cell opened on to a corridor. at the end OF which
was another door. fitted with q safety lock
Locked up for the night on Monday Wander
wegaets was not TO be found on Tuesday morning.
He had left couple OF keys made Of tin De- hind
him as a meInerto. lt is supposed that he made
an impression OF the lock Of the cell with tho
bread given to him With some more bread hs
made mould. in which he cast a kew out OF q
tin cup. the metal being melted his stove. The
same night he opened mis- door. took a bread
crumo impression OF the corridor lock. made
another KEY. ana soon found himself outside thu
corridor. From a cupboard he distracted a sheet,
and a broom handle. which he tied together. and
made his way into the prison vard.
After scaling the interior wall. which Is nine
feet high, Ee climbed -u another wan hy q woter-
spout and chen dropped fifteen f-ct with the afS
OF a blanket. which he had taken tom his en-
Breaking into tailoring estah... .raent close bvl
he exchanged his prison uniform fog "a rashiOnabie
suit and overcOat and took fl from the til anc'
some cigarettes. He has not been heard a. sinoa-
Ut James GazeCtA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20

OF HapsbUrg. in accordance with the tenor OF
their family statutes. concerning the exact nat
ure Of which the legislature and the people are
kept In ignorance.
In conclusion II may be stated that II Is only
in his own kingdom that Leopold OF Belgium
can be made the subject OF civil or criminal
suit. as amenahle to the Jurisdiction Of tho na-
tlouaI tribunals. In all foreign countries, and
In the United states well, he would be ex-
empt from the authority Of the local courts en-
toyina, as a foreign sovereign or prince OF the
blood the same extraterrItoria1 prerogatives as
an ambassador. In one word. monarch can
be proceeded against only IN his own dominions
and then only when he does not happen to be
above the law. as are so many OF The AnOinted
OF the Lord in the Old World
EX-ATTACHE.