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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
HAPPENINGS

The funeral of Mrs Charles II. Ora ham, who died Sunday morning, took place at All Saints church yesterday afternoon with a very large attend ance, notwithstanding the cool and rather unpleasant weather. The Rev H. w. Cunningham of Watertown, as- sisted by the Rev MT Stanstield of Wa terville performed the service. The floral offerings betokening the great esteem for the deceased were numer- ous and beautiful. The pallbearers were Edward !. Bates, Frank Allen, Eugene Skilton, William c. Hunger ford, George +. Bates and Edward Ingraham. The burial was ill Ever green cemetery, Watertown.
 Mrs o. Gazley of Newton heights has gone to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., to consult an eye specialist.
 Miss l.. K. Woodbury of Springdale, who taught at Newton heights school during several terms, was in this place yesterday to attend Mrs Graham's funeral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
WATERVILLE:.

The monthly rally of the Waterbury group of Epworth league chapters will be held at Grace M. F. church this evening, commencing at 7:45 o'clock. Rev Dr Arthur w. Byet of Brooklyn, N. T., will give the. evening address.
 Thomas -Goreerans of New York city spent yesterday in the village.
 Mrs Burdett Lewis is recovering from severe attack of illness.
 James Burns is reported little im- proved.
 The Acorn Whist club will meet with Mrs Prior on Broad street this evening.
 Regular meeting of Court Welch, No S4, F. of A. in Carter's hall this evening at s o'clock !, George and John Bride were called to Morris yesterday to attend the fu- neral of an aunt.
 Thomas McMahon Of George street, who for the past week has been con fined to his home, is once more able to be about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
THE PANAMA ROUTE
Commissioner Parsons Re-
 turns Home From Colon.
WATERWAY NOT HARD PROPOSITION
Climate Not Half as Bad as Repre- sented-PIans Being Rewarded For Good Water Supply to
 Colon and Panama

NEW YORK, April 21. -- United States Canal Commissioner Parsons, who has just arrived home from Co., lon, gave out the following statement in regard to the work of the commis- sion:
 ."The commission arrived at Colon after a pleasant and rapid voyage and on landing were met by the officials at Colon, who welcomed the commis- sion to the isthmus in the name of the president. After an examination of Colon and its surroundings the com- mission proceeded to Panama and were formally presented to the presi- dent of the republic. The commission then in a body began the serious labor of inspecting the work already done and studying the details of the work to be done.
 '"To this end they passed through in boats such portions of the canal as have been sufficiently finished to be navigable, examined at great length the celebrated Emperador and Culebra cuts, which form the most serious ob- atacle to construction, traversed the Chagros river for some miles above the line of the canal so as to study the details of construction necessary to control this stream, which at times of flood carries an enormous amount of water, The commission also ex- amined the various sites selected for locks, the site of dam which has been proposed to be constructed at place called Bohio, which would con- vert the central portion of the canal route into large artificial lake, and also examined sites for other dams as alternate schemes to the Bohio dam.
 "The net result of these investiga- lions is that, in my judgment, the con- struction of the canal is perfectly feasible, and when constructed the ca nal can be successfully operated. As to the details of the plans to be fol- lowed, 1t Is of course far too early to speak. That decision rests on many questions which will have to be care fully studied by the commission at some length, in order that the best location may be followed.
 .I had never been on the isthmus be- fore but from all accounts had expect cd that the climate would be exceed ingly disagreeable and with health conditions that could be improved only at great expense. In both these re- spects wss agreeably disappointed.
 Neither Colon nor Panama has made any attempt to secure drainage or any system of water supply except such as is furnished by cesspools for the for mer and by cisterns or wagons bring ing In water from the surrounding country for the latter. Steps were taken before I left Panama to begin Investigations for the selection of a proper supply of water for both Colon and Panama"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
JOHN DREW.

X fine high class comedy entertain ment will be provided at Polls on -SatSFday evening. when John Drew is to appear in Captain k. Marshall's $ successful play "The Second i'll Com man1," During the twelve years Mir Drew has been under Charles lFroh- mans management he has created as many parts, aud i'll all of the plays i'll which he has starred not one can be put down as failure. but as Major Kit Bingham in "@The Second in Com mand'' MT Drew is seen to better ad- vantage than ever before. The play is by Robert Marshall. who is also the author of His Excellency the Cover nor," which enjoyed three successful. runs in New York. and "A Royal Family in which Annie Russell starred for two seasons. ''The See ond In Command" enjoyed a run of over 500 nights in London and nearly as many ill Now York city. 1t deals with the inc!&! life of the officers sor q crack English cavalry regiment. The uniform Gull dress, parade and bar rack), worn by .hese officers is ahso. lutely correct il every detail, having been mare by ore of the lead rg of. ficial mil tary tai!ors iu Tondoa. The sale of seats oneuS tomorrow at 2o DO, 70 cents. $l ard $1.J0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
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WARD AND yoKEs

The following new songs will be heard in "A Pair of Pinks," which Ward and Vokes are to present at Polls tomorrow evening: "The Sweet est Girl i'll Dixie,' ''The Maiden I Left in Hong Kong" "It's Best Not to Say Too Much About It. "Pimlico Malin- da." "When Sally Goes Parading On the Stage" 'sThe Juice of the Grape Divine Just For Day" Betsy Brighteyes." .'If I Had You'' and Root The music of these songs will be found particularly catchy, es- peeially so that to which the words of s'The Sweetest Girl i'll Dixie" are set, "Pimlico Malinda" is an English cos ter song and will be found novelty. There are many fine dancing numbers for the big show girl chorus intro- duced by Joseph c. Smith, the ballet master, under whose direction '1The Prince of Pilsen." Peggy From Paris" '.The Sultan of Sulu' and other big successes have been staged. The chorus girl contingent i'll "A Pair of Pinks" is promised to be decided surprise. Seats are selling for 20, 35, 30, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
TIMELY TOPICS.

Holczer's Standard Shoe house say you will win the race if you wear the kind Of shoes they sell.
 The Simmons Co has some nice specials for Friday buyers. Look them up i'll the big ad to-day.
 The Turnbull Go bargain day is a money saver for the thrifty housewife. Take note of the prices.
 Grieve, Bisset x Holland have q fine line of negligee shirts. The prices run as low as AS cents.
 Wilson & Tyrrell have elegant line of spring shirts and furnishings. See them and you will surely buy. F. H. Carroll has some fine bargains iii real estate. If in the market for property see his list.
 A. F. Cowles calls attention to his "Open Work Rhubarb Pie Hats.'' The latest out. Try one on.
 Browns Quickfire charcoal warns the house, cooks the breakfast and makes life generally happy and con. tented.
 Frank B. O'Neill has a beautiful home near Watertown, and 1t can be bought for $1,500.
 Frank the shoeman is selling chill dren's shoes at 90 cents pair.
 The Miller & Peck bargain day comes tomorrow. Call around and partake of the bargains.
 D. l.. Dickinson sells the best wheat at low prices. Wheat screenings.
 The United Gas Improvements Go claims you will save time and money by using gas range.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go is selling q big lot Of sample coats and jackets at one-tbird off regular prices.
 l. +. Mullings X Son have just opened their new spring stock Of out ing trousers.
 The Public market has n big lot Of fish for tomorrow Ut the lowest prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
WATERFOWL JOTTINGs
Edward Kielty Thrown From Team
 and Had Ankle Broken.

Edward Kielty met with serious accident last evening. He was re- turning from Waterbury and when al- most home he met two men i'll team. They were driving, or trying to, on both sides of the road at one time, and the result was that the two teams came together with crash. X wheel was taken off Kielty's team and he was thrown out. Both bones of one of his ankles were broken and he was otherwise shaken up and bruised.
 Frank Hitchcock left for New York this morning to resume his duties as travelling salesman.
 George Brennan arrived in town last evening.
 Mir prindIe is in town endeavorine to effect a settlement for his son of the fracas that he was mixed up i'll recently.
 The contractor for the cellar of Mir Gray's new house arrived in town yesterday afternoon, but decided to wait until the weather was q little milder before commencing operations.
 Albert Skllton is working for Fred erick Lynn.
 The changing of the grade on the highway near the Methodist church will necessitate the lowering of the watermain at that point. One of the shutoffs is exposed about two feet.
 The Meriden High school baseball team arrived ill town about 4 D. m. yesterday to play the Taft baseball team, but as 1t was so cold it was de- cided to postpone the game.
 Thomas Kielty is laid up with a sprained arm.
 Do not forget the Pin Co.'s dance ill town hall tomorrow night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
A Record Fish Story.

BANGOR, Me, April Washing ton county is excited by the arrival of a school of whales off the Maine coast. Addison and Columbia Falls turned out in force when 1t was announced that some one had seen nine leviathans in Pleasant river. The inhabitants for got about all else and, armed with ri fies and various kinds of tackle, tried to capture the monsters. For q few hours there was great excitement Two Of the whales were captured. The larger was twenty -four feet long and fifteen feet around it's head. It had been shot eighty times. This is the lar, gest school of whales reported off the coast for many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
An ArtfuI Danish Count.

BOSTON, April 21.-A young man giving the name of Forbes Thott, but declaring that he is the son of Dan- ish count and former ambassador to this country and that he was disinher- ited about year ago, has been held for the grand jury in S4,0oO bonds on eight counts for larceny in Back Bay boarding houses in this city. He was arrested day or two ago, and the po- lice say he has been identified by sew eral Back Bay residents whose places have been robbed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
THE THEATERS
TORONTO FIRE LOSS.
Disaster Has Caused Demand For
 Wires UnderKrOund.

TORONTO, Ont, April 21.-The total loss by the fire which destroyed the wholesale district of Toronto will, ac- cording to the most conservative esti- mates, total $12O00, 900, while the total insurance is known to be $5, 5,30O,O00.
 The area swept by the fire embraced fourteen acres, and from 5000 to 7,OO0 persons are thrown out of employment. The work of tearing down the danger ous remnants of walls that stand has commenced. Tn the whole burned dis trict the only walls that appear to stand intact are those of w. R. Brock & Go. The city council placed all public buildings and the exhibition grounds at the disposal of the suffer CTS, amended the fire regulations to al- low of the erection of temporary struc- lures and appointed committee to wait on the legislature and secure an act ordering all wires underground. The fire is said to have originated from defective electric light wire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Exposed Large sum, Now Dead.

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y., April 21.-- William D. Daley, forty years old, a carriage painter, was found dead in the East Chester creek directly in the rear of the Pelham Bay Chemical com pany's plant. Mystery surrounds the finding of the body, because when Dali ley was last seen alive he was playing cards in Charles Owens saloon In the Ktngsbrfdge road and exposed a large sum Of money When the body was discovered nothing of importance was found in the clothes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Averaae Man nat. too Much.

WASHINGTON, April 21.- The chief paper read before the National Acad- emy of Sciences was description of q series of experiments recently conduct ed by the Sheffield Scientific school of Yale to determine if the average hu- man being is not eating too much. Professor Russell H. Chittenden, the director of the school, who conducted the experiments and who read the pa per, made the statement that the aver age healthy man eats from two to three times as much as he needs to keep him in perfect physical and men tai health and vigor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Fauipino Rebel. Imprisoned.

MANILA, April 21.-vicente Lucban, who was leader of the insurgents on tano Lucban, his brother, who former ly was secretary of the Filipino revo- lutionary junta at Hongkong, have been sentenced each to five years i'm for conspiring to overthrow the government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
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ROssoW M1DGETS

Interest continues well sustainedmin fhe wonderful Rossow midgets, who head the current bill at the Jacques, and the little fellows are proving quite the sensation that they have been everywhere. In London and New York these midgets were the reigning fad for month after month and all over the world they have de lighted thousands with their marvel ous exhibition of strength and agility. They are now under contract to open again ill London on October 14, play ing there for year without interrup- tion. This is the only week they will ever appear, probably, i'll Water bury, and no one should miss this op- portunity of seeing them. The other numbers of the bill are all good and make very pleasing show. They are contributed by Burton and Brooks, Garvey and Thompson, Hoey and Lee, Miss Jean Edwards. the Nedmars, and the electrograph. Prices are 10, 20 md 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Sara Jane Lippincott Dead.

WASHINGToN, April 21. Word has reached here of the death of Sara Jane Lippincott (Grace Greenwood, the authoregs She was a native of New York and was eighty years of age Mrs. Lippincott had been connected with periodical literature as editor and contributor for years and was also the author of a large number of books, some of which were stories for chill dren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
strIIxer. Won ~ MsIforsl

WORCESTER, Mass, April 21.-The backbone of the granite cutters strike in Milford, which has been on since April 1, was broken when T. M. Perry & Sons, who have signed the scale de manded by the strikers, put sixty men to work The stonecutters believe it will be but short time nov until all the manufacturers will yield
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
MEETINGS To-NIGHT

Haymakers 101a.
 Polishers and Buffers.
 Women's Relief corps. Brooklyn Athletic club.
 Sixth division. A. O. H.
 Court Rose Hill, +. of A.
 Wadhams post, G. A. k. Court Hancock, +. of A.
 First division. A. 0. H,
 TunXis tribe. I. O. k. NJ
 Mad River grange, r. of IT Canton T. R Martin, r. NJ Harmony lodge, F. and A. NJ. Brass City lodge, l. A. of NJ. High Rock division, s. of T. Sheet Metal Workers union. Brass Workers union No 1S6. Friendship lodge, .. D. H $. Loyal Pride of Valley, 1928. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Fifth division, Company F, H. k. Unity commandery, II. o. of G. Q. Rosedale camp, No 9615. M. w. of A. Friendly league. monthly gathering In Friendly league hall for league members: donation party for the hos. pitaI. followed by social; admission by @aamharshin Os anaaat &inkak nnlu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Founa Dead Tm ap Ice Box.

NEWARK, N. J., April 21--Adolph Grauert, forty years old, was found dead i'll tho refrigerator Of his saloon here. His body was discovered by brewery driver while he was putting beer into tho ice box. Death was due to suffoeation. and the police believe the case was 7icide. as there was n blanket wrnr 7ftitd Grauer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Crine charged After TveIve Years.

OMAHA, Neb., April 21. Thomas Dennison of Omaha, western policy king and one of the best known gam blers in the west, has been indicted in Logan, Ia., for complicity in the shoot ing and robbing of William G. Pollack of William O. Pollack & Co, 68 Nas~ sau street, New York, which occurred twelve years ago. the robbers getting away with $15000 in diamonds, which MT. Pollack carried. Mir. Pollack, who was a diamond salesman and carried large number of gems, left Omaha on a Northwestern train for Sioux City. When near California Junction, Ia, a disguised man entered the crowded car, struck MT. PollacIx on the head with a lead pipe, shot him four times, tore his waistcoat open, seized his. wal let containing the unset diamonds and leaped from the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
rAree Thousand Now Iale.

QUINCY, Mass. April 21.-Two hun dred holders and pattern makers of the Fore River Shipbuilding and En- zine company have joined the strikers, making total of 5000 men now idle. Representatives of the national organ izations concerned are here, and the boiler makers have sent delegates to New York to confer with National President McNeal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
Train Held up In Western Fashion

TELLS, Caucasia, April 21.-A train on the Transcaucasian railroad was held up between Novo-Senaki and Abascha by four armed men, who en- tered the mall car and, after binding the 0fflcials, escaped with registered letters and valuables worth $50,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
will undoubtedly prOve

once again as much of an amusing as An artistic entertainment. He is to render some "Parsival' music i'll this concert and as Sousa recently favored HIS with the same, there will be pret- ty general desire to hear Creatore and make comparisons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
mss. aoosevelt win vfsat Fnar.

SIT. LOUIS, April 21.-A telegram has been received by Miss Irene Cat lin, daughter of Daniel Catlin, from Miss Alice Roosevelt accepting Miss Catlins invitation to be her guest dur ing the latter part of May and attend the worlds fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

T. A. E. minstrels tonight
 Mrs Amos Culver of this town is in Washington, D. G.. attending meet ing of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
CREATORE.

The wonderful Crea- tore and his Italian band will again appear at Polls on Sunday evening. He is the same peculiar genius with the odd maneu- yers. and his concert will undoubtedly nroyp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
The democrats held their caucuses last night as follows:
 Efrsf Ward


 The democrats held their caucuses last night as follows:
 First Ward.
 The first ward meeting was called to order by Warden John T. German. Thomas Walsh was elected clerk and John ]. Leary was chosen chairman. The following were nominated for burgesses: Joseph Reynoldsand Martin Grove. A motion was made to ballot for the selection of burgess. Thomas Benton and Bartholomew Desmond were appointed tellers Total number of votes cast 50. For Martin Grove, 13, for Joseph Reynolds. 46. The fol- lowing were elected delegates to the democratic borough convention: John T. Carroll, James J Freeman, Joseph Reynolds, J. H. Kenney, Thomas E. Walsh, Thomas r. Walsh. John M. Freeman; alternates Addison Conk- ling, Frank Campbell. Ward commit tee, John J. German.
 Second Ward.
 Tn the second ward William Nc Carthy was nominated for burgess. There was no contest. Joseph Jack son, who it was said would make Il fight for the nomination, withdrew and placed MT McCarthy's name before the caucus. The delegates elected were: William Mccarthy, James Kiely, William Kennedy, Edward Feeley, Sheldon Church, George Wiggles- worth. William II. Stevenson; alter mates. Edward O'Bren. Amos Werts. Ward committeeman. John M. Hearn.
 Third Ward.
 Tn the third ward the contest for the nomination for burgess was between Patrick O'Connor and w. F. Smith. There were ST votes cast, of which O'Connor received 20 and Smith 5S. The delegates to the borough conven- tion were elected as follows: Harvey Roberts, Patrick Scully, D. M. Linsky, Stephen Riley. Charles Murphy, Thom- IS Riley. Thomas Chiswell; alternaes, Frank Bird, Michael Scanlon. Ward committeeman, Maurice Quirk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
PROF. BONN'S MUSICAL KINDERGAR TEN

Taught by Grace NJ. Roberts. Spring term opens this week. Applications may be made at the studio, 26 East Main street. 4-21-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

WTANTED-A housekeeper In a widow
 " CTS family, children. A middle aged Catholic preferred. Address D. Car rahan, this office. 4-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Big Attendance at Whist Party
 Winners of Prizes.

An enjoyable whist party and social was held last evening in Columbus hall by the Altar society of St Fran cis' church. Whist was in order from s to 10. Refreshments were served and dancing followed. M. T. Langford won the first prize for gen. tlemen and Charles Brennan received the consolation prize. Miss Nellie Brennan was awarded the first prize for ladies and Miss Josephine Garish received the consolation prize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
WHDYED.

WANTED-Experienced laundry help. " Apply at once al Waterbury Steam Laundry. Canal street. 4-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

WANTED-A tenement of 5 rooms by W 3 man and wife with TO family Address ]. r., Democrat office. 4.20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS
FOR SHE.

ENOR SALE---Lot 40 100 feet. in western IA part of Waterbury. 25 dollars. D, General delivery, City. 4-l9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

no YOU want truss If So go 10 Water ID bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hum oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

EoR SALE cHEAP---one nickel plated I show case, 8 feet long. Apply at Democrat office. 3.l8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

C A 3 TT o R x Aa ss.,s4ba J3 The Kind You Have Always Bought ''s,a'' q EsszE EZNzz<1x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

Y OST-A Great Dane pup. Collar with u name A. M. Fouard. Reward will be paid for return to A. M. Fouard, Bucks Hill Road A-21-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

yXTANTED- SPANISH WAR SOLDIERS w to apply for two months extra pay voted by congress. George Robbins, Pens sion Attorney. 63 Center street. Insurance.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21
IATE WANTS.

NTANTED---Position as housekeeper in
 w hotel. Gan do plain sewing. Five years experience. Inquire Mrs. Kelly, 95l Bank street. 4-2l.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

IoR SALE---Farm, 56 acreswood. about II l,5oo cords standing. 40acres arable and pasture. House. rooms and barn. etc, $2,5oo. E. F. Hunt, Spindle Hill,. Wolcot. 4-l5-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

EoR SALE---Dunning hot water furnace. I in first class condition. Apply at Democrat office, 4-l8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

NOW Is the time to have your Go-Carts N repaired; new tires put on, etc. Send in your lawn mowers now and have them
 ready for use when you need them, thus avoiding delay and disappointment. Re- member that we do jobbing of every de- scription. c. w. Messer. Phoenix avenue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

WANTED-To move your furniture at w reasonable prices. Also several first- class turnouts to let. double or single; rubber tires of all descriptions. A. M. arscn's livery and trucking stable. corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 253-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-21

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