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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
LABOR ORGANIZATION.

The Greatest Moral Force of the
 Twentieth Century.
 In his annual address International President Daniel J. Keefe after pro testing against sympathetic strikes and for adherence to trade agreements pro nounces organization of labor to be the greatest moral force of the century and declares:
 Organization removed the child of tender years from the mill and mine and brought sunshine into the lives of the little ones.
 < Organization has limited women's s toll in the sweatshop and improved the surroundings and sanitary conditions.
 Organization has promoted economy and encouraged sobriety, taught the worker not to waste his opportunities, has removed ignorance and prejudice.
 Organization has been a positive force in the awakening of higher duty in the parent in the education of his offspring, that they may be better equipped to fight the battle of life. , Organization has eliminated many of the burdens and evils that were the inheritance of centuries.
 Organization has made us better men. and today our actions are con trolled by sentiments of justice, equity and humanity, promoting peace, com fort and happiness"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
THE EARTH's. MOTION. ]

vhy We Do Not Feel the Worlds
 Rapid Flight Through Space.
 We have no direct sensation of the arth's motion because of its absolute smoothness and freedom from all jar br vibration, and, as everything Hand, aa and air-is carried along at the
 he rate as ourselves, there is nothing
 afford us any evidence that we are loving at all until we make reference o something altogether detached from the earth-as sun, moon or stars--and even then, until reasoning and mathe-. nautical calculation are brought to bear, it is these bodies and not ourselves which seem to move.
 Gliding in boat down smooth riv- CT it is often impossible to perceive that we are moving except by refer ence to objects on the banks. and even then it is difficult to resist the impress sion that they are in motion while we are at rest
 The mere detail of speed does not affect the question, and, although the earth is rushing trough space at the rate of eighteen miles a second, the motion, infinitely smoother than that of boat on placid water, is absolutely imperceptible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
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VAUDEVILLE.

While novelty has the chief place on this weeks bill, there is so much conn edy in the other numbers that the show may be regarded as practically a comedy one throughout. Ricobono's horses provide the novelty, and even In this there is touch of comedy. The chief interest centers in the good night horse, although the work done by the other horse and the dogs is not without attractiveness. The good night horse introduces a retiring act that is little short of marvellous as an exhibition of animal intelligence. When he begins the horse is dressed in trousers, top a man. At sign from Prof Rico bono he pulls off each garment in turn with his teeth, goes over to the lighted candle, blows it out and then proceeds to the bed. Carefully turning back the clothes, he gets into bed, covers him. self, closes his eyes and affects to go asleep. It Is all very wonderful, the more so that the Horse works less un- der the whip than the majority of trained equines. As novelty the act is splendid one and it should attract large audiences during the week. Smith and Campbell head the comedy part of the bi l with rapid fire ex- change of repartee and smart talk They are, perhaps, the leading expon- ents of this always amusing kind of act, and they keep the audience in roars every minute that they hold the stage. J. c. Nugent and Grace Fertig present very neat comedietta entitled 'sAn Absent Minded Beggar," in which there is delft mingling of pathos and laughter that keeps the audience alter nately sympathetic and amused. Some excellent singing is done by Miss Aurie Dagwell, a tall and statuesque young woman whose voice is much above the average of those we hear in vaudeville. Other contributors to the pleasures of the entertainment are Ma son and Francis, the three Gardner children, Toledo and Price, and the electrograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, a. dies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
THE COMPASS.

The Belief was Once Held That 1t
 Disclosed Men's Thewghts.
 A belief that the mariners compass disclosed mems thoughts was enter tained by a number of ancient Mexi- can companions and allies of Herman do Cortes. His habit of dbnsultfng his compass and chart in his advance through the country and the ease and with which he reached whatever town or village he deter mined to make for tended to confirm this idea
 In the estimation of the Mexicans the compass was 8 universal oracle. Accordingly in one of the conspiracies which were set on foot against CoYtes by the Aztecs number Of the natives, most likely innocent of what was in contemplation, were earnest in entreat- ing Cortes to have recourse to his in- fallibie guide, the compass, that he might ascertain for their mutual satis- faction that they at least were faith full Cortes himself records the singu- lar idea held of the powers of the mag netic needle by his Aztec associates and their request in letter addressed to the Emperor Charles V. Their be- lief, he adds, was one in which he took care to confirm them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
rhe ChaYaren of the Min..

Oh. the silence of the children In the sunny south today y It is sadder than the cry of fettered slaves. stas f roaring of the mill And the signing of the wind through open graves, But the voices of the children-they are still. Oh, the roaring of the mill of the mill! They no longer shout and gamboi in the, blossom laden fields, t g9.r5e And their laughter does not echo down the street. They have gone across the hills; they are working in the mills Oh, the tired little hands and aching feet And the weary dreary life that stunts Oh, the roaring oftthe mills, of the mills. All the pleasures known to childhood are but tales of fairyland. What to them are singing birds and rum ming streams? For the rumble of the Till seems an echo of the mill, And they see but flying spindies in their dreams. Life is one in summers heat or winters chill Oh, the roaring of the mill of the mill! Tn this boasted land of freedom there are bonded baby slaves And the busy world goes by and does not heed. They are driven to the mill just to glut and overfill .sa Bursting coffers of the mighty monarch Greed. When they perish we are told 1t is Gods will, Oh, the roaring of the mill of the mill!
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
Hes Lost Hi. Dignity.

' A pompous individual from the east, says Texas newspaper, happened to be travelling in western Texas and stopping at a hotel, when trouble start ed among some cowboys, who prepared to conduct the argument with revolv- CTS.
 Stranger, said a Texan to the pom pous man, fit would be good idee fur you to lay down on the floor till this dispute is settled
 Tt does not comport with the dig nifty of Boston gentleman of my pro fessions," said the pompous gentle man, 'fto wallow in the dirt on the floor"
 You may be right, stranger" an- swered the Texan as he prepared to recline, "but my opinion is that you had better lose yer dignity fur the time bein than to have the daylights let into your system by A" He lost his dignity,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
TO GET THE "sAck."
|Its Equivalent In OIden Times was to Get the "Canvas.''

sIts Equivalent In Olden Times was to Get the "Canvas.''
 Canvas, called by Chaucer canevas,
 closely woven heavy cloth of hemp flax, used for any purpose for which
 rength and durability axe required,
 1ch as saiicloth or fabrics used for oil aintings. tapestry or embroidery. Its Ename Is derived from the Latin canna- bis, hemp, the material from which it is manufactured.
 TO give one the canvas" or ito receive the canvas" was the old phrase equivalent to the modern ito give one the sack" or ito get the sack, 7 in allusion to the canvas tool bags car ried by mechanics of that day.
 Tn such a phrase as ''to canvass the neighborhood," the word canvass, in which the "s'' is doubled, comes from the French canabasser, to sfft as through canvas, and literally means to sift the neighborhood, to solicit votes or interest, by separating supporters from opponents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN"

Polls will be the scene of a lively entertainment on Thursday evening when Jim Hacker appears as "The County Chairman handling the cam paign of young Tilford Wheeler, his law partner. .'As Bill says meaning William Shakespeare, quotes MT Hack Ter, he promises considerable amuse- ment, and that this statement may be verified is attested by the many hu- morous incidents which befall the hero in "TShe County Chairman AS may be inferred from it's tit e, the comedy has for a background rural setting and through the four acts in which the play is divided is threaded a tender lit tie love story with a foreground of nu- morous episodes. Unlike many rural plays, "The County Chairman moves most briskly in it's action and MT Ade is credited with presenting to the thea ter-goer a group of new characters, each of whom furnish unalloyed amusement and pleasure. The central figure Is a rugged, but lovable politi- clan, who controls the convention and manipulates affairs generally in the po- litica circles of the community. A shiftless negro, who is always in evil
 
 young heroine; the milliner of the vil- lage who meets all the drummeHs; a wind mill agent who Is trying to sell his goods to the farmers of the dis trict, and all the ilk of the village of Antioch are graphically pictured in the course of this comedy. Tn it's pictoria character s"rhe County Chairman" Is exceedingly diverting and is portrayed by large company selected by Henry w. Savage with a special fitness for the roles assigned them. Headed by Macklyn Arbuckle, comedian of ex ability, are noted the names of Willis F. Sweatnam. Frances Ring, Rose Beaudet, Earle Brown, Charles Fisher, Fred Book, Anna Buckley, Ed win Chapman, Grace Fisher, E. E. Phil lips, Christine Blessing, J. Sidney Macy, John J. Meehan and others. The cast and production are identically the same as during the run of 312 per1 orm- ances at Wallack's theater. New York, and IF performances in Chicago. There ought to be an unprecedented demand for seats when the sale opens tomorrow morning Prices are 9, 30, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50, and the free list will be entirely suspended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
THE ELDER TREE.
In Days Long Gone by 1t Was Held
 I'm Dssreuute.

Tn Days Long Gone by It Was Held
 I'm Dasrepute.
 In olden days to be crowned with elder was disgrace. In an old play we read, Laurel for a garland and elder for disgrace" This may have been due to the story which Shake speare has noticed that Judas hanged himself upon an elder tree: We'll followd: Judas was hanged on an
 elders-'I4 Labour's Lost.'
 This legend was generally accepted Ben Jonson in Every Man Out of His Humour' has, He shall be your Judas, and you shall be his elder tree to hang on," and Nixon in his Strange Foot steps," "Our gardens will prosper the better when they have in them not one of those elders whereupon so many covetous Judases hang themselves Shakespeare also makes 1t an em blem of grief:
 Grow patience
 And let the stinking elder, grief, untwine His perishing root with the increasing
 y!ne.-"Cymbeline.' 4s London Telegraph.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
A GENTLE REPuLsE.
The Easy Way Lincoln Once Get Ria
 of an once Seeker.

The Easy Way Lincoln Once Get Rid
 of an once Seeker.
 There was an ignorant man said q senator, ''who once applied to Lin coin for the post of doorkeeper to the house. This man had no right to ask Lincoln for anything. It was neces- sary to repuise him. But Lincoln re- pulsed him gently and whimsically without hurting his feelings in this way:
 So you want to ba doorkeeper to the house, eh?'
 Yes, MT. President
 "'Well, have you ever been door keeper? Have you ever had any ex- perience of doorkeepingr
 Well, no-no actual experience, sir
 ".Any theoretical experienceP Any instructions in the duties and ethics of doorkeeping?'
 Umh-no.'
 ''Have you ever attended lectures on doorkeeping?
 No, sir
 Have you read any text book on he subject?
 ".Eo.'
 Have you conversed with any one vho has read such book9' {" No, sir. I'm afraid not, sir. "sWell, then, my friend, don't you see that you haven't a single quaIifica- jon for this important postT said Lin- oln in reproachfui tone.
 ".Yes, do,' said the applicant, and e took leave humbly, almost grate- lily. Chicago Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
A LONG LOST CITY.

TanaEra, the Site of the Modern
 Town of Grenada, I'm Greece.
 Gremada is the name of the modern city in Boeotia, Greece, which occupies the site of the ancient city of Tanagra. The old town was a rich and luxurious place, greatly renowned for the cock fights that were given there. It had the honor of being the birthplace of Corinna, the great poetess of the fifth century before Christ, and perpetuated her memory by a majestic tomb, on which she was represented i've times crowned in remembrance of the i've victories which she had gained in the lyrical contests with Pindar. Despite this comparative celebrity it appeared destined to the eternal sleep of forget fulness when. after more than twenty two centuries of silence chance drew to 1t the attention of archaeologists.
 In 1870 the inhabitants of the neigh boring villages while digging in their fields exposed to view some tombs which the French have assigned to the nineteenth century before the Chris tian era. The discovery of these first sepulchers was the cause of e1cava- tions, during which quantity of other tombs were discovered, all situated along the roads which led from the walls of Tanagra in the direction of Thebes, Chalcis, Harnia and Platae.
 Among this mass of tombs belonging to several centuries the most interest attaches to those of the fourth century before the Christian era on account of their contents. It was in these particu- larly that the statuettes known today under the name of "Tanagra fgurines" were for the most part discovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
HE COULD WAIT.
The way Lafcadi0 Hearn rushes
 Himself Into a Sifuatfom.

The way Lafcada0 Hearn Pushed
 Hinself Into a Situation.
 Lafcadio Hearn at one time in his career was employed on daily paper in Cincinnati.
 He obtained the position by present ing his application in person to the edi- tor.
 We don't need anybody at present, 7 said the editor
 Hearn sat down on chair, pulled a book out of his pocket, wiped his glass es and smiled.
 T said we don't need anybody re peated the editor loudly.
 T heard you.' replied Hearn af- fably. T will just sit here until you happen to need somebody"
 That editor was not long in need ing'' Hearn. ss
 For lack of anything better the new man was sent out for a descriptive story to be written in the steeple of the Catholic cathedral. When the story was handed in 1t proved to be com position rivaling the word painting feats of Ruslin or Gautier.
 He pictured the city as it looked from the steeple and imparted to his description something besides beauty. There was reality in it. Persons who had viewed the city from the steeple averred that the story was marvellous for photographic accuracy.
 Now. Hearn was so nearsighted that ten feet from his nose all objects were misty and indistinct and 1t is doubt full if he could distinguish the nearest house from the point to which he had climbed News Letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
statssttc. of chira Labor.

Recently published census figures show that every fifth child between the ages of ten and fifteen in the Unit ed States is breadwinner. One out of three of these child workers is girl. There are said to be 1.75O, ITS children regularly employed, an increase of 331l2 per cent in ten years. Alabama has the highest percentage of child labor, ind ing work for PIP per cent of her chill dren, while Massachusetts has the low est, having only 5 per cent of her juve- nile population at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
TRUTH TRIUMPHs.
Life Is . Conflict, and Error Dies In
 khe Struggle.

Life Is . Conflict, and Error Dies In
 fhe stru9gle.
 Life is a struggle. Wars end, but the war of the race-the antagonism of thought. the strife between men, be- tween man and the forces external to him, within the soul of the individual ends not save it be with extinction.
 Error gains many a temporary tri- umph, but the final victory is with truth. There is substance in truth that in the last balance outweighs efror.
 Natures process is by test and trial, by unfolding. changing, ripping up, un- doing, redoing. By contrast and con flict she tries sincerity and treachery, honor and dishonor, fitness and unfit ness, courage and cowardice, truth and error. The conflict of ideas between social and political systems and be- tween creeds and philosophies is as rude as the conflict between the sea and land. Error dies in the struggle From Balance: The Fundamental Yer ity," by Orlando J. Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
A PROGRESSIVE UNION.
Objects of the United Brotherhood
 of Builders.


 5ia 0f Builders,
 The constitution recently adopted by the United Brotherhood of Builders of America, A. L. U., contains by all odds the best defined set of objects of a la. bor organization which we have seer in many day, says Railway Elm. ployees' Journal. The preamble to the constitution clearly sets forth the grounds of the class struggle upon which the wageworkers must unite for the industrial liberation of their class. The men who adopted this constitution are familiar with the factors at work in the present social system. They know that while capitalism holds sway over industry they cannot obtain the full product of their toiE and that the only concessions which they can win from the owners of the tools in regard to wages and conditions of labor is to increase the rate of wages according to the increased cost of living and to according to the increased facilities of production Therefore the larger pur- pose of the United Brotherhood of Builders is closely to knit the workers together in so cohesive an industrial organization in union with the Amer jean Labor union that when political victory shall have been achieved the working class will be intelligently trained to take over and collectively administer the machineries of produc ton and distribution for the common veal.
 The objects of the brotherhood are:
 First-To bring within one fold all wage earners actually employed in the building industry.
 Second. To increase the rate of wages according to the increased cost of living.
 Third.-To decrease the hours of la bor per day according to the increased facilities of production.
 Fourth.--To establish system of fraternal insurance for the protection of its members at the actual cost Of maintenance, thereby taking the life in surance business out of the hands of the capitalist class and fakirs.
 Fifth.-To present to the building contractors plan of operation that will be as nearly just to all concerned as can be obtained under the present system.
 Sixth.-To create a fund for the pur-g pose of maintaining the unemployed
 Seventh-To teach the members to stand as unit for the collective own ership of the means of production and distribution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
Entire coy.umes of caIf.axan.


 Envious of the baby lambs popular. ity the young calf has appeared in the world of fashion and with success, says the New York Press. Muffs, stoles and cuffs of the sleek brown and white piebald calfsk.n are the latest things Many persons say the skin Is not pret- ty, but what has that to do with its being fashionable? But calfskin was commonplace beside the complete sIt of black undressed kid worn by Mrs. John Markle of New York. daughter of Mrs. J. Hood Wright, when she re- gently sailed for Genoa. The skirt was of walking length and the coat half tight and of knee length. with strap ped seams and large kid buttons. For steamer wear nothing could be better, and for shopping. golfng, and above all, for the automobile, these suits of kid are admirable. Mrs. Austin Corbin wore a huff, stole and hat of calfskin in mOdish brown and white one day recently. But it may prove that the sleek s.bossy'' will appeal more to wo. men who can afford to hunor every whim than to the lover of beautiful Earm furs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
 POL IS
"A BELL BOY"

The musical farce comedy "A Bell Boy' will be presented at Poli's to- morrow afternoon and evening. It is said to be an entertaining perform ance, there being some clever special ties introduced during the action of the piece. Among the players in the com pany are the Transatlantic Quartet, the Towner Sisters, the Great Rich ards and others. Prices are popular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
.yustihed.

City Editor Why do you say he ran into sthe police statina 4'nnHng and blowing?. sPuffing' and blowing are synonymous. Reporter Not at all. between putting man ID and blowing him up. Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
CaxsefSus.

.Leonidasr' exclaimed MT. Meekton's $ wife on his return from journey. T am at loss to understanss your con- duct when we parted. I said goodby to you.'
 Yes, Henrietta
 Why didn't you say goodby in re- sponsor
 T was just about to do So, Henrietta, but checked myself. was afraid you would accuse me of trying to have the last word again
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
Corn;rlnen Case.

Mrs. Young-Lucy, I'm afraid I mar ried the wrong man. Mrs. Elder Don't let that disturb you, dear. Every woman who marries does that Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
UntoItl Wealth.

Wagger-They say that old Coupon ness, the banker, has untold wealth. Gagger-Yes, that's what the tax col leotor suspects.-Town Topics
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
WHpyED.

WANTED-35 young ladies. 25 young
 mon. Inquire at once Thomas Corr rigan, Polfs stage. Ii-28-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
COMING TO POLES.

Ninety and Nine Friday evening, and Annie Russell in Brother Jacques" Saturday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

| WANT-An offer for, two houses on # Stone St known as the Michael Shcshy property, it pays 10 per cent on $6.o0o, and If sold at once can be got at a bargrin, this IS worth. looking after as If won't be icng on the market. Inquire of Daniel T. Far rington 40 East Main St. ii-z8-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

WANTED--At once; man for an office
 position. Experience not necessary. Address P. o. Box Se5. ll-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

WANTED-To distribute your circulars
 and tack your signs in the best pos sible manner. Satisfaction guaranteed Write or call on Charles Byram, 314 South Main street. fl-13-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

Contentment gives a crown where fortune hath denied it.-Ford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

WANTED--To rent far m with priviI- ege of buying. Suitable for raising 300 to 500 chickens and food for them. Gen tleman wishes to ma ke living on farm Address Farm" care of Democrat.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29

WANTED--A chamber maid at once Apply or write Mrs. Healy. com-
 mercial Hotel. Naugatuck, Conn. il.2e-e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-29
LATE WANTS.

ITO REIN r--5 rooms. All improvements, IL on Elizabeth street. Inquire l23 South Main street. 1923