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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
MEANS AN OPEN SHOP.
Ultimatum Sent to Electrical Work
 ers' Union.

Hartford, July 1.-Diplomatic rela- tions appear to have been broken off for all time by the parties to the con- troversy between the electrical con- tractors and the electrical workers, the former having issued their ultimatum yesterday, saying they would never sign another agreement with the men. This action followed the offering of arl- other agreement by the representatives of the local union, which is understood to have been in the main like that re- jected at the conference some days ago. The latest proposition. however, made one concession, in that the mini mum daily wage was made $3, instead of $3.50, the rate named in the agree ment submitted at the conference. That conference was the last held, as the more recent negotiations were con- ducted trough the United States mail.
 The letter, which is signed by B. NJ. Baldwin, secretary of the Hartford Electrical Contractors association, no tifies the electrical workers of the ac- tion taken by the contractors at meet ing held yesterday, and one of those present said last night that the vote was unanimous. He said it meant that the contractors were to have the open shop and that in future they would not treat with the union, but with individ- ualss It is addressed to W. J. Goltra, as secretary of local No 146, Interna- tional Brotherhood of Electrical Work CTS, and is as follows:
 Tn reply to yours of the 18th inst. am instructed to inform you that at a meeting of the H. B. c. A. held this day the following resolution was adopt ed: That we will not sign the agree ment as presented. neither will be sign any agreement with the T. B. E. w, local 186, at this time or at any future time
 EDWARD M. BALDWIN, Sec'y."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
B. A. c. WHITE CITY TRIP.

The Brooklyn Athletic club will give it's fourteenth annual excursion to Savin Rock and the White City, Mon day. The White City is an ideal place to spend the Fourth and all those who will make up their minds to go wiM be assured of good time given by the B. A. c. boys, who are great entertainers. The White City has nearly all the at fractions that one would see at Coney Island, and they are not cheap attrac- tions, either. All those who wish to go should make haste to buy their tick cts or else they will be disappointed, for the number of tickets is limited to 1000 and they are selling like hot cakes. Tickets are on sale at the following stores: McCarthy's drug store, Bishop street; McCullum's drug store, North Main street; A. O. Walk ers drug store. Bank street, Brooklyn district; West End drug store; Smith s drug store on Bank street; Burpee's drug store, South Main street; Casey's s drug store, Baldwin street; Rose drug store, Baldwin street; Duncan's drug store. East Main street; James Mad den's cigar store on Bank street; E. J. Donahue's news store, Bank street; Cassin's drug store, Baldwin street: Moore's drug store East Main street The price of the tickets are: Adults 1.25. children 90 cents. These include the trip to the White City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
IN THE POLICE COURT.
WhisKey the Cause of Several Cases
 i'm Court To.Dav.

Oliver Mansfield was charged with 1ntoxicat1on and resisting arrest this morning. Yesterday about Il o'clock the officer saw Blansfeld on West Main street unable to navigate, and he LOOK him into custody. Then Blans- field began to fight. He bit the officer 1n the right arm, his teeth penetrating the sleeve of his blouse; he kicked and fought, like madman, and finally al- most tore the left sleeve off the officer. 1t was so badly torn he was unable to use it to-day. Blansfield was sentenced to. 120 days in jail, Judge Peasley re- marking that man guilty of such con- duct was not deserving of clemency <<
 Thomas Poland tried to get feesh with Officer Bowling this rnofning about 12:30 o'clock, accordiEg to the officers, evidence. Po1ard boards at '250 East Main street and the officer seeing him sitting csf the doorsill took him to be one of~o6hose whom the pro- prietors of tbe place have been com blaming of 4for some time, and told him to clear out. Instead. Poland cleared in and when he reached the door he made some uncomplimentary remarks to the officer. Attorney Reeves. coun- sel for Poland, said that while Poland may be guilty of making stump speech es to the officer, he was not guilty of breach of the peace. Judge Peasley thought differently. however, and fined him S2 and costs and gave him an op- portunity to pay by putting him on probation for sixty days.
 Michael Brahny Of Waterville made things unpleasant at his home yester- day and last evening he was arrested. He pleaded hard for clemency. but Judge Peasley thought ten days in jail would enable him to think upon the error of his ways. He was also fined S5 and costs and put on sixty days probation.
 A complaint against Joseph Donsav- age for breach of the peace was settled for .S7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
clT7
Laborer Complains use He Ha
 to Wait Three WSNNs for Pay.

The following communication was received at the Democrat office this, morning. It shows that even unaef the so called business administration there is fault finding, and if all the au- thor of it claims be true his indignas tion is righteous:
 Waterbury. Conn, June 80 1904. Editor of the Democrat:
 Dear Sir: Tn looking over the repore of the meeting of the board of public works published in your paper Wednes- day, saw nothing about the payroll. wcnder if the board means to let the cs&y laborers go without their pay over the Fourth. This would be keeping their wages until July G. when the city will owe them twenty-four days pay. The city can afford to have a boss standing on almost every street corner Tn town watching a few laborers, and our officials and some of OUT business men want big display of fireworks on Che Fourth to show how patriotic we are. but the municipality is not able to pay its laborers, and they and their families will have to get along on In- dependence day without as much money in the house as would purchase o-cent package of f1recrackers. Every town in the state pays its help once a week with the exception of Waterbury. and gives them better wages. too, so if the taxes are increased nobody can prove that it is because of good treat ment of the city laborers. There is waste some place, but it is not in the envelopes of the sweepers, payers, sew CT dfggers and other common laborers that work for the city.
 Ilxs<~ the information of all who want to know how the great republican board of public works does business and how handsomely they used the Iaborers. this Fourth of July. The display of fire works may mean a great deal to the city officials and their we'll paid bosses but how about the families of city la- borers that have not seen a ready dol lar in three weeks and find it hard to convince the butcher and the grocer that they are telling the truth when they tell them that the city will not pay its help this week?
 CITY LABORER.
 The city pays every two weeks, but once in while things don't go right for the payroll with the two meetings each month of the board of finance, and the men have to wait three weeks. It seems that's what's up this month, and Judging by what one of the toilers says there is war in the, camp. But the money will be good when it comes, and to make good the statement of the men with reference to pay, the Demo crat llastens to assure bakers ana butchers who may have some lingering doubts on the question that the city will not pay its help tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
MANY ENLISTING.
Coming Trip to Manassas Results in
 Swelling Company Membership.

Hartford, July 1.--In accordance with the prediction made some time ago by officers of the Connecticut Ma, tional Guard, the coming trip to Man assas has resulted in bringing up the membership Of the companies and Col onel Edward Schulze of the First regi- ment said Tuesday that he expected the regiment would go on the trip with full ranks. One company, which num- bered only fifty-two, before it was an- nounced that this particular trip would be taken, now has it's full number, six ty-eight, and there are others on the waiting list. The colonel said that the experience at Manassas would be of much benefit to both officers and men and that there would be no hardships.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
EAGLES CELEBRATION.
Took Possession of Jacques Auditor
 ium for Term of Five Years.

To-day the local aerie of Eagles' took possession of it's new home, Jacques Auditorium, of which it has a lease for five years. Last , < ght the, members of the aerie held a celsbration in honor of the taking for- nal possession of the building and several hundred members were pres ent and joined in the general jollifica- tion Refreshments were served and cigars were smoked while well known artists entertained with vocal solos and recitations. Matthew J. Smith, president of the aerie acted as master of ceremonies, a position with which he is familiar.
 Daniel F. Lawlor, who possesses much talent as an elocutionist was one of the star entertainers. Ha re- cited "The Dandy Fifth" ill such ex- cellent manner that he had to respond to an encore. "The Dukite Snakes was thes subject af lis second effort and 1t was remarkably fine. Richard Hogan portrayed ''An Irish Cent in clever style and Michael Sullivan com posed song on the spot in which sev- eral prominent persons in the audi ence were made the objects Of Witty puns. Michael Curley showed he could shake his feet we'll in a buck and wing dance.
 Among others who contributed to the evenings entertainment were the following: Vocal duet P. Frank Mo- ran and Charles Helmis; selections, quartet; James Downey, Charles Con- yard, James Dunn and Charles Helmis; vocal solos, Attorney Francis kP. Guilfoile, William Barlow, John McAuliffe, John Kelly, Peter Rice. Ross and Bernhardt, William J. Spain, Charles Convard, John Hack ett Messrs Briggs and Murphy of Naugatuck. James Dunn was accom-. panist.
 The jollifcation was arranged by the members of the board of incorpor- ators, who are as follows: c. ". Messer, president; William J. Spain, secretary Francis F. Guilfoile, treas- urer; M. J. Smith, David Mulcahy, Michael O'Hearn, Charles Helms, Thomas Quinn, J. Bresnahan, George Taylor, William J. Hurley, George Skelly, Richard Deely, Thomas J. O'Gorman and Michael J. Graney.
 The committee on talent was com- posed of Thomas Quinn, J. Bresnahan and Richard Deely, while the refresh ment committee consisted of 0. W. Messer, William J. Spain and Mat thew J. Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
GOVERNOR APPOINTS.
Two Named te Succeed Themselves
 on State Boards.

Governor Chamberlain has appointed Edwin Hoyt of New Canaan to be a member of the board Of control of the Connecticut agricultural experiment station, and Arthur R. Leete of Thonip- sonville to be a member of the Connec- ticut board of examiners of embalmers. Both are reappointments and for three years from July l, 1904.
 x Governor Chamberlain has approved the requisition of the adjutant-general and acting quartermaster-g general for $9, 400 for various accounts.
 The governor has approved the bill of $94S.9S of the Connecticut Children's Aid society for care of children at the home for incurables at Newington, for the quarter ended June 30, 1904
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
REYNOLDS MONUMENT.
The Patrick Sarsfisld Club Will At.
 tend Unveiling Sunday.

The Patrick Sarsfield club will at- tend the unveiling of the monument to the memory of James Reynolds at New Haven Sunday afternoon The club will meet in their rooms at 1O:30 o'clock and will leave for New Haven by way of the Cheshire loop The pa- rade will start at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon and the exercises at the monu- ment will commence at o'clock. Re corder Golf and John Devoy of New York and ex-Congressman Pigott will be the speakers The Sarsfield club is anxious to make a good showing at the gathering of Irishmen and their friends to pay tribute of respect to the mem- ory of a man with whom many of them had personal acquaintance and whose career proves that one can be very desirable citizen of this country and at the same time lend hand to. others, therefore the officers hope that every member will answer the roll call Sunday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Bernard McNIahon of Torrington is visiting friends in this section.
 George Stokes, student at the Van derbilt university in Nashville, Tenn has returned home to spend the sum- mer vacation.
 Mrs John Horrigan and family, Mrs Tehan of Bank street, and Miss Julia Mccarthy of John street left to- day for Walnut Beach, where they will spend the summer.
 Edward Bradley who is well known in this city, died in Torrington yesterday. His nieces, the Misses Dwyer Of Bank street, will attend the funeral, which will be held tomorrow morning.
 Edward Bergen & Sons, contrac- tors, have been awarded the contract for the erection of tlia new St Joseph's church, the corner stone of which will be laid by the Right Rev Bishop Tier hey on Sunday, July A.
 -One of the many peddlers who travel the Brooklyn district has mon ey to burn, at least one would infer as much if they heard him ''chin'' the other morning. This man is willing " P0J PLO c Ooy IOL IhC p11t1ICSC Ol shouting his wares for sale. He was around bright and early yelling at the top of his voice, and refused to cease when requested by one lady. but ans wered with, Don't you care, it's me is shouting" Two or three others asked him to speak easy and he ans wered every one. When told it was against the law to yell as loud as he was it angered him and he retorted that "he was running the wagon, not them. ca,n pay $1O fine and that's all there's to it.'' Some of the neigh bors who heard him will give him a chance to enrich the city treasury one of these mornings if he does not de- sist.
 Better drugs for less money. Our large trade has been won by protecting the health and pocketbooks of our customers. Our mission is to supply reliable drugs and service at the low est prices that our close buying and large selling will permit. Our prices are never beaten by fair means. They are seldom ever matched. A. c. Wal ker, the druggist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
FLOOD OF BAD DIMES.
Bridgeport victimized by Product of
 COnnterfeiterS.

There are many spurious dimes in circulation, and they are fairly good looking coins. The coins are dated 1899, but the two '49's'' do not show up very plainly. The words United States show up well, but the word America" does not stand out as plain ly.
 The head, the wreath and the words "One Dime" are the misleading points about the coin. The street car conduc- tors are handing back large numbers of the coins and the city seems to be flooded with them. The fact that dimes are the only denomination of coin which is being put out by the counter feiters has made 1t possible for the coins to become well circulated. as people are less suspicious in the hand ling of them than they would be in ac- cepting quarters and half dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
WHEN A GIRL.

she would like to go riding with her best fellow, she replied, "A sparkling ma- chine, of course" That girl is bright, and when she marries will use BROWNS QUICKFIRE CHARCOAL She can appreciate a good thing when she sees it. She cannot be deceived into taking what she doesn't want
 See that the black disc is on the bag.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
Negro Lynched at scranton, $. {

CHARLESTON, s. C., July 1--Cairo Williams, negro, who killed Thurston D. McGee, white, at Scranton, in Will famsburg county, last February, was taken from the Atlantic Coast Line train at Scranton last night and lynch ed. Williams narrowly escaped lynch Ing immediately after the killing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
You May Eat

Pastry, pork, cabbage, sinkers and many other hard things to digest if you take one or two of Fitzpatrick's digestive tablets. They are won- derful help to digestion. 50 cents for a large box. Fitzpatrick's phar- macy, corner. East Main and Wall streets Telephone 63.4-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-01
Stole A.OOo Crowns.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The secre- tary of state has granted warrants for the extradition of Jonas F. Holm, charged with embezzlement of 4,O00 crowns of public money at Saeder- hamn, Sweden, where he was a public officer.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07

there for half an hour and then the
pressure will be reduced very slowly.
The next day the process will be re-
newed with longer period in the
chamber and the pressure increased
considerably and the time of "decom-
pression," rs It is called, extended.
This Will be kept up until the men
show that they can probably withstand
the pressure necessary to enable them
10 work at n depth Of more than q
hundred feet.
When the work is really under way
these men will descend In tube by
means Of ladder to al air chamber
at the base OF the caisson. Entering
this, they will proceed TO work the
boring shield ana to brace the open-
ing made by the boring machinery that
loosens the mud and sand by Jets of
water impciled by enormous pressure.
The debris is whiZzed up q Standpipe
to the surface by the same power OF
compressed air. The men lay concrete
as rapidly as the level desired is
reached and the weight OF the con-
crete sinks the calSson into the mud as
the mud and sand from within the air
chamber ut the base is of the caisson
are removed. The further down the
caisSon sinks the more air pressure is
needed to keep out the weight of water
around the great hollow box.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07

OF the sub-metropolitan tunnel by the
Pennsylvania and Long Island Rail-
road Companies.
Few occupations are more hazardous
than working in airlOcks perhaps II
hundred feet bcnca,h the surface Of
the river or the level OF Manhattan
Island. The dreaded bends" and the
still more fatal PARALYSIS seem to seize
the workmcn sooner or later, despite
the best that modern hygiene and med
ical skill can do for them.
1t has been found that the best thing
to do for workman who collapscs
from the intense pressure of the com
pressed air in the caisson when he is
brought to the surface and the reaction
takes place is to place him in another
airlock with the pressure almost MS
great as it was i'm the chamber far be
meath the surface, and very gradually
reduce the pressure
The mOdus Operandi will be about us
follows: The candidates, preferably
veterans Of other jobs of this character,
will be critically examined by surgeons
and their histories taken. If acccpta-
bic they will be placed in an air cham
Der daily and the pressure increased
to thirty and then TO forty pounds 10
the square inch. They Will be kept
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07

trivcd n combination piece Of fu:Mi.
ture which combines in one and all
the advantages and comforts Of no
less than three separate articles.
In the early hours Of the day, when
the tired head of the family or his
worthy consort desires few minutes
rcpoSc, he or She may throw himself
or herself upon the lounge. as depicted
in the picture and, perhaps, snatch a
little cat nap.
Later in the day when the bell
rings announcing the advent Of Mary's
beau, Mary can push up the ends OF
the crstwhile lounge, when. presto
change, she has most inviting sofa
upon which she ana her suitor may
spoon until it is time for him 10 catch
his car.
Then appears tile father with Baby
Jim in his arms. From beneath the
seat of the sofa is drawn n side, which
throughout the day has been con.
ccalcd. The side is swung into place,
and Jimmy is snugly tucked i'm his lit
tie crib for a sound nights sleep.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07
nrirIn of muncIe snnn ~

\ curious version of the origin Of
Uncle sam has Deen discovered in an
old almanac published in Lexington.
Ky. in 1914 The phrase is explained
in the following words. "'Uncle Sam
is scant phrase significant of the Uni
ted states. as John Bail is significant
of England The origin of it seems to
Ge this: In the year 1907 there was au-
thoriZed by law the raising OF rcgl-
ment OF light Dragons When the
company first appeared thci caps bore
the letters T. S. l.. D., signifying tha
United States Light Dragons \
countryman, seeing the company in
dress parade, asked n bystandcr what
the letters stood for. why was the
answer, that means Uncle Sans Lazy
Dogs Since that time the use OF the
term has become general. - London
Chronicle
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07
a rypewrltten rrentx.

Probably the first treaty Of peace to
be typewrittcn is the South African
peace document. Tho signatures Of
the Boer leaders form an interesting
part OF it. They are all in different
styles. Louis Bothns is described as
being in n fine hand, and though the
others are somewhat rougher Della
rey's is the rouShest OF all. lie has
spelled his name split into three sylia-
bles, de Ia Rcy. Christian de Wet is al.
so spelled with a small d.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07

One night a man whose face WAS
covered with Il thick growth of beard.
in which there were Strcaks Of gray,
siouched through the streets. His
clothes were ragged, his eyes down
cast and his hair mkempt. He was
VaSrant, and rs he walked lie cast
furtive glances about to see that no
olhcer was in sight. He came from
the direction of the railroad yards
and crept through the weeds growing
rank and tall back of Micaiah Boleans $
house His feet, covered by ragged
shoes, made no sound as he stepped
upon the porch. where he stood looking
in through the window.
The vagrant uncovered his head as
he stood there. He saw Micaiah
Bolean and his wife. sitting with the
weight of years upon them. He
waited for the sound of their voices.
and when AIicaiah Bocan spoke he
noted the firm. harsh tone-the same
harsh voice that many vagrant had
heard when he was sentenced to Jail
1t was when the aged woman spoke,
in sad, sweet voice. that the tears
started TO the vagrants eyes. He
made step toward the door but drew
back when his ragged garments came
within range of the shaft of dim light
through the window.
Down in the railroad yards he could
hear the noise OF the moving trains,
the clang of bells and the Shrieking
signals of the engines. In an interval
Of silence in all that jargon OF noise
an interval so brief that only q Drac-
ticed ear could detect 1.-THE heard n
clear note whistled rs n signal to him
self. 1t sounded far away. for at that
moment the vagrant was dreaming.
and in the dream he was Il boy again.
He looked once more through the
window at the two old people sitting
there, and with sigh that would
have wrung even the hard heart of
Micajah Bolean. lie turned away.
y few moments later the vagrant
upon car loaded with coal
and was followed by another man.
very like him in appearances As he
stretched himself out on the hard bed
the speed of the train Increased His
crawled close to him and
asked:
What luck, BlT2 Did you get any
thing?"
The vagrant did not answer. He
was looking up at the stars shining
down on them from Il clear, blue sky.
He did not even hear the words of his,
mpaniOn.-NutiondE Magazine,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07

sSound, AT length he came across
very old lady. who told him that she
had heard of man named Lu Wen,
who had disappeared six geenrations
earlier. So the woodcutter, making UP
his mind that he was hopeless
anachronlsm, went up the mountain
again and was never seen thereafter.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-07
I PLUG.

fstCan you make mile a minute? Do you
want to make it two?
Plug! u ~
Are you good and up against it? Well, the
only thing to do
is plug.
Oh, you'll find some marshy places where
the crust is pretty thin,
And when you think you're gliding out
you're only sliding in.
But the only thing for you to do is think
of this and grin
And plug"
Edmund Vance Cooke.