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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PRO

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. FRO- D bate Court March 8. 1904 Estate of John J. O'Br.en, late Of Water bury in said district. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts pr operly attested, within said time will be debarred 8 recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to mako immediate payment to
 M, A. OBrien, Administratrix
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

 P O 1 IS

Wednesday, March o-Maude Ad- ans
 Thursday. March 1O-'The Mis- Souri Girl.' Friday, March 11-Kate Claxton in ''The Two Orphans"
 April IS, 19 and 20-"Ben Hur."
 Monday, April 25-Concert by the Waterbury Symphony orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

NOW is the time to have your Go.Carts 1N repaired; new tires put on, etc. Send in your lawn nov CTS now and have them ready for use when you need them, thus avoiding delay and disappointment. Re- scrption. c. W. Messer, Phoenix avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
New Acid with Biz Name.

Dr. William Foster, of the depart ment of chemistry at Princeton univer- sity, has discovered a new acid, here after to be labeled with the interest ing name trisulphoxyarsenic acid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

EOR SALE-My three houses on Luke I street. 20. 24, 28. containing three tenements of five rooms in each. Modern Improvements. Good investment. paying over per cent on price asked. F. J5 Coogan, 85l Baldwin street. 3-4-tf
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FOR SHLE.

EOR SALE---A lot of nice sweet cider, IL also few barrels of very choice russet cider. Charles D. Bishop, Perkins avenue. Bucks Hill. 3-8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

DOR SALE OR EXCHANCE-A fine. IL truck farm of 100 acres, lo-room house and barn, stock and lots of fruit. J. E. Sandford. real estate, lo9 Bank street.
 3-5-6
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WANTED-To move your furniture at W reasonable prices. Also several first class turnouts to lot. double or single; rubber tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larscn's livery and trucking stable, corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 2534.
 --. .t t... 4 3-5-1m
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WANTED-To buy or exchaags for
 W modern two family house in good location, farm with house. from 10 to 30 acres. Would prefer between Waterbury and Watertown and not over 15 minutes walk from main road. Address Farm Democrat office. 2-3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

Y .OST-A chain pocketbook containing
 IA sum of money and two litho graph tickets. A suitable reward will be paid If returned to this office. Lost between Water and Cherry streets. 3-lO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

I ,OST-Pointer dog, liver and white col A or. Collar marked C.. E. Carr. Re- ward if returned to c. E. Bradshaw. Simonsville. 3-6-3
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n}iscellalleous.

ITO RENT-Six room flat, End floor, all
 I improvements. private hall. Three room tenement, lst floor. Mrs Dawson, 6S4 North Riverside St. 3-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

lLD gas and electric fixtures made to V look like new a. half regular cost. Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,, Moriarty's building, East Main street. Work guaranteed, called for and delivered. Telephone 243-l5. l1-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

W7ANTED-Man and wife want furnished
 W room for light housekeeping, within 12 blocks of Democrat office. State price. Address IF. B." care Democrat. 3-lO-3
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Comfortable the Year Around

The winter temperature of the New York subway is 40 degrees when the thermometer above it shows zero and in the hottest weather of summer the tenn perature of the subway is about S5 de- greeS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

T ADIES' TAILORlNC-For the opening A of spring and summer season will offer special prices in Ladies' Tailoring Gar ments until March IS, by Frank DeFeo & Co.,, no Bank street. Waterbury, Conn
 3.3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

10 YOU want a truss If So 20 to Water- D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring stree's and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man. who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers
 7-o-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

MADAM VENETTA wants everyone in LII Waterbury to know that she can be found in WaterviHe in the house next to the Sprague block on Elm street. There one week more only. 3-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

' ,OST-Pay envelope between Benedict u & Burnham's and Hickory street, at noon hour on "Wednesday. Finder will be rewarded by returning to B Hickory St.
 3-lO-3
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WANTED--Position as feeder on cylin- w der or job presses. Address J. J. B., Democrat office. 3-8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

WANTED-Old soldiers and widows ot
 w soldiers to know that ] secure pen- sions wittou delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 4o. C. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. l2-31-ly
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WANTED-Gfrl Is to IS years of age, w for light housework. Inquire io7 Round Hill Street. 3-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

TOR RENT--Furnished front room, with II or without board, l8l East Main St.
 3-lO.6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

Y OTTIE E. FITZGERALD, 26 East l1 Main street, room 10, Brown block. Stamping. embroidering and painting les sons given. Manicuring Parlors-Open evenings untile p. m., except Monday.
 2-18-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

| ,CST---Black and white wire haired fox A terrier. Return to Edward O'Neil, 454 North Main St. 3-S.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

NICELY furnished rooms and board if IN desired. Call at 2lO South Elm St.
 ...-s. 3-lO-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

WANTED-lmmedlately. tenement of
 W five, six or seven rooms, first or second floor. Price from $16 to $22. Leave word at Democrat office or address ''K," this office. 2-22.u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

WANTED-Anyone looking for an over
 W coat. and to save money at the same time. to call and inspect our misfits. Also our line of secondhand overcoats, many worn short time only. Wm. Possner, 3o3 Bank street. o-2o-tf
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Japan's Merchant mar1ne.

UUPet11 S 11S1 C11HHC NNHT1Ue. The mercantile fleet of Japan ranks seventh in the worlds shipping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

NICELY furnished rooms and board if IN desired. Gall at 2lO South Elm St.
 3-3.6 z
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"ANTED-To sell the best made
 W Watches. Chains. Rings, or any other jewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. Ruby, 172 South Main Street.
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WANTED--To invest privately, any w amount from $l to $5,ooO, on per- sonal property. J. Hubar & Go. i42 South Main street, one flight up. 2-2o-1m
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WANTED-Men or women local repre-
 W sentatives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizes. Write J. N. Trainer. 80 East Washington square. New York, N. Y. 2-l8-tf
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GA = TO 7TA. Bears the >o The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss zHzzzZx,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
YOUR CHANCE NOW

Make the most of your opportunities. and some day you'll be living on easy street. Meanwhile economize and spend your dollars where they will, bring you the best returns. One-fam- fly house, north end, for $1,300. Rents for SIP per month.
 J. T. PHELAN. 4c Bank Street Take eSevatots
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-29

knew him the moment he spoke.
didn't l, John? And so old Rocky
Woods has turned out the great firm
of James Blake & Company! want
to congratulate both of ye. Are We
all through work? Let's go somewhere
where we can have somethin in honor
of this mee-mentous occasion. Come
on, boys, it's my treat!"
MANY thanks for your invitation.
Sam, and I'd like to accept it, but it's
hardly SAFE" said John. "In a few
weeks l hope to enjoy your hospital
ity and to extend mine, but until that
time am John Burton, and you don't
know me. Sit down, Sam, we wish
to discuss business matter, or per-
haps more accurately speaking, o
political one. Jim, send one of the
clerks out for a magnum, and we'll
drink Sans health here. I'm still an
exile, Sam. Until an hour ago Jim
was the only man in New York who
was acquainted with me. But I'm
filing away ,prison bars, and you can
help me, Sam"
II can help your" echoed Sam. "You
Just call on me fer anything except,
murder-an' might manage that"
Blake had been singularly quiet.
but he joined In the laugh which fol-
lowed, and left the room to order the
proposed rsireshment.
Jim amt lookin' WE'LL" said Sam,
alphabetically. Looks sorter peaked
like; don't you think so, John?"
81 noticed that this morning and
told him So" John replied. "He has
been under a severe strain for weeks
and possibly the change of climate
doesn't agree with him. I'm going to
send him into the country for a few
days. He is entitled to a rest, and
there's no reason why he shouldn't
have 1t. Jim and have been through
many hard fought engagements to-
gether, but at last a decisive victory
is in sight. Do you know Arthur Nor
ris?" he asked abruptly.
"You bet I do; but he don't know
me except as Alderman Samuel l.
Rounds. Why dye ask, John?"
Blake returned and took a seat near
Sam.
Our firm is interested In the ordi-
nances submitted to your Board, by
the terms Of which new and amended
franchises are proposed for the Cos.
mopolitan Improvement Company" be-
gan John. 81 have studied the record
OF the proceedings, and find that you
spoke and voted against these bills
when originally proposed and passed.
Do you mind telling me. Sam, what
you know Of this matter? Can you do
so without violating your trust?"
you bet can; an know lot"
declared Sam. 81 was comm over to
tell Jim, anyhow, an I reckon know
what you are after. There's no use Of
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Artistic Fruit csnt.rnlsns..


The English taste for fruit center
pieces for the dinner table has been
stimulated by the beautiful designs In
eiectroliers which goldsmiths and sill.
versmiths are turning out.
The wiring is done through a hole
In the center of the table and clever.
ly hidden by low bowls with tubes
running through the center, from
which rise and spread the electroliers.
In one design, a bowl of exquisite
carved Italian marble is supported by
six cupids and from the center spring
the gold-plated electrollers in a spray
of three, showing narcissi lights. This
bowl may be filled with fruits accord
Ing to the English fashion or, to meet
the American taste, pink roses ars
preferred.
Another centerplece has narcissi
blooms at the base as well as on the
upper electrohers, and cupids are
posed reaching from the lower row of
lights to the upper.
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my tellin' We erbout this fellow Nor
ris. He's nothin' more err less'n a
high toned thief. He owns, or thinks
he owns the Board of Aldermen. Per-
haps he does, but to my way Of think
in he's likely to be fooled. There's
er lot Of new members who are agin
him, an some of the old ones that he
bought before want ter be bought
agin, an they have raised their price.
Morris was tew my house last night.
Say, John, l wonder what he'd think
If he knew I was in your Office now?
Darned if this amt funny world"
what did Morris have to say?"
asked Blake, who did not need to
counterfeit an interest in this new de-
velopment.
"He had er lot tew say" replied
Sam. "a year ago he offered me five
thousand dollars fer my vote. told
him then that l couldn't do business
with him, an he managed tew pass
his bills agin my vote an infioo-ence.
Guess he wants me pretty bad just
now. Last night he raised his price
tew ten thousand"
"'These ordinances are all right an
fer the benefit of the public says this
self-sacrificing Morris. I'm sorry, Al
derman Rounds he says, that you're
prejudiced agin them. If you'll change
your mind there's six other aldermen
who'll dew the same, an when the
bills are passed We gifts ten thousand
more.'"
"That's what he said tew me-" con-
tinued Sam, Fan I told him that he
was a liberal sport, an that I'd take
his offer under consideration an hold
it in abee-ance. Then l asked him
who the six others were who'd follow
my lead, an he told me. The seven
of us gives him majority"
"Was that all?"
II should say not" declared Sam.
"I said tew him, says I, Mr.. Morris.
I knows all these aldermen, an they
are my personal friends. I'm bust
ness gent says, 'havin' been in boss
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tradin' an in the commission business
all my life, an perhaps this game is
right In my line. Suppose l contract,
says l. to deliver all these seven
votes I says, fer the lump sum of
eighty thousand dollars; forty per
cent. down in cash an the balance
paid over when the bills is passed.
Morris thought while an said he'd
be glad tew dew that. told him
I'd think erbout 1t lot an let him
know in few days."
Sam paused and looked keenly first
at John Burt and then at Blake.
81 hope you don't think, john" he
said, chat I'd any idea of talin his
offer. I"
II certainly do not" said John. I'm
simply astounded that Morris has
done the one thing l would have him
do. That is rare piece Of good for
tune, Jim, isn't it,"
tits great luck" declared Blake,
with genuine enthusiasm. Under the
stimulus Of Sans disclosures he for
got Jessie for the moment. and again
took his position side by side with
John Burt.
II reckon know what tew dew"
asserted Sam. "Im tew see these six
aldermen that Morris needs, an then
I'm goln' tew meet him an make my
report. II it's all right he's tew pay
me thirty-two thousand dollars in cash
an put the balance up with some man
that name. There's three OF these
aldermen that Morris couldn't buy II
he offered each Of EN- the whole lump
sum, an can handle the Others"
THAT is all right so far as 1t goes"
interrupted John Burt, "but Morris is
shrewd enough to demand positive
pledges before paying over any such
amount Of money. You should have
your hdermanic friends sign and exc
cute written promises to support these
bills, and keep certified copies Of the
same. These agreements will not be
binding, legally or morally. | will
consult my attorneys in this matter
and let you know the best methods of
procedure"
"All right, John; anything you say
goes with me-" laughed Sam. when
shall I drop in agin?"
EARLY tomorrow morning." replied
John. Send word to Judge Wilson.
JON, that shall call on him this even
ing"
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HE WAS AFTER MORE.
overworked Man Carried Out Bluff
to the Last.

overworked Man Carried Out Bluff
to the Last.
Two brothers, both active, young
business men of this city, went lately
to visit an uncle, short, stout, light
hearted man Of 60, who owns farm
up state. They found him loading
hay into a cart. Wishing to impress
his nephews with his agility, he de-
clared he could stack hay as fast as
they could pitch 1t. The nephews
accepted the challange, threw of
their coats and when he had mounted
the rack, fork in hand, work COM
menced.
The boys lifted large forkfuls rap
idly and all went we'll while the body
of the rack was being filed. But when
the load began to settle above and be-
yond the stakes and 1t became neces-
sary to place each forkful in the prop
err place for binding the mass below
things became a little mixed up on
top Of the load. Still their uncle
yelled out at the top Of his voice:
More hay! More hay! Drat II,
boys, you don't keep me half busyl"
The boys tossed the hay up faster,
and the old mans putting as he strug.
gled TO keep his head above the flood
could be plainly heard. At length,
what with his struggling and his
choking and bis being blinded under
the thick coming mass, and the clum-
sy, Ill fashioned manner In which he
had piled the last half dozen forkfuls,
the top Of the load slid of upon the
ground and the old man with It.
Hello, Uncle Sam. what are you
down here fort" asked one Of the
nephews.
Down here for" gasped me old
man, struggling up from the choking.
binding pile, why, consarn yer lazy.
good for nothing pictures. I've come
down after more hayl"-New Yorh
Press.
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CHAPTER xxII-continued.

CHAPTER Xxll--Continued.
John Burt had seated himself at his
desk, which he was putting in order.
Surprised at Sans positive state
ment he turned quickly. He saw
Blake standing by the door, A
shaft of sunlight fell full on his face.
His hand was on the knob, and he
stood motionless as if riveted to the
floor. There was that in his express
sion and attitude which challenged
John Burt's attention.
Students Of psychological phenom-
ena may offer an explanation Of the
impalpable impression received by
John Burt in that moment. His was
the dominating mind; Blake's the sub
jectiye. BY that mysterious telepathy
which mocks analysis and scorns de-
scription a message passed to John
Burt. He yet lacked the cipher to
translate 1t. 1t dotted no definite
warning and sounded none but a
vague suspicion, but the vibration.
though faint, was discordant.
John Burt glanced at Blake and
turned to Sam.
you surely are mistaken, SAM" he
said Miss Garden is abroad and
will not sail for New York for several
days."
"Is that so?" Sam ran his fingers
through his red hair and looked puz-
zled. That's mighty curious! I've
got an eye like hawk, an I'd a
sworn it was her. met her once or
twice when she was here before, an
thought sure it was her saw yester-
day. Must be wong, though. Guess
I'd better begin wearin' glasses. So
We amt seen her yet, John? I'll bet
she'll be plumb glad tew meet you
We was talllin' erbout We the last time
I saw her. That's two years ago. She
hadn't forgot We, John"
Blake closed the door and Sam
turned at the click of the latch.
why, here's Jim! Well, we'll, we'll
Here we are all together. Thought
wouldn't know John, didn't ye?
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Skirt STYLES.

Styles are, in the main, very much
what designers have been leading up
to for year or more. Skirts, instead
OF moldlng the form, spring light
away from the waist line, though
many still bear witness to the very
natural fear of looking bunchy and
thick, which haunts most women no
longer on the right side Of twenty-five,
by being set into cordings and gaug-
ings. The plisse skirt and the box
plated variety are both admirable,
and likely TO endure.
The short skirt has found It's right
place strictly as walking skirt, for
early morning wear, for shopping, or
for country and sports; the most us
ual length is that which just touches
the ground all around. Trains are re-
served for evening gowns and cere-
monious toilets.
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Skirts Lonn and Full.

The newest skirts, In spite of all the
prophecies to the contrary, are very
long and full, and, when pufflngs and
gagings are not employed, there are
many small frills, much tucked and
ruched, or inserted with lace. There
is a general air of droopiness about
all the smart toilettes of the moment,
and one really cannot deny their
graceful elegance. A lovely little
linen gown seen the other day-it
had been made in Paris for one Of
the smartest Parislennes renowned
for her perfect taste in dress-had
the skirt cut very long, and decorated
with four flounces Of embroidery In
graduating widths separated by nuns
plaits, The plated bodice had little
flchu fastened in front Of either shout
der by a rosette of black velours nous
seine, and the deep pointed belt was
also Of the velours mousseline.
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Misses seven-eored Killed skirt.

Misses Seven-Gored Killed Skirt.
Skirts that are made fiat over the
hips and are so plated as to mean
generous fullness below that point
increase in favor week by week, and
are shown in many variations. This
one is peculiarly attractive and suits
young girls to a nicely, being made
Of plain cut bias and stitched with
corticelli silk. The plaits are turned
backward and are so arranged as to
conceal all seams, while the many
cores do away with unnecessary bulk.
All suiting and skirting materials are
appropriate.
The skirt consists of seven cores
and Is closed invisibly at the center
back. The plaits are laid on indicated
lines and are pressed fiat for their
entire length, but stitched for por-
tion only.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size ia years. is SIS
yards Fl or 27 inches wide, or az
yards A inches wide.
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Shirt Waists Here to Stay.

"Shirt waists are too comfortable to
ever go out of fashion," said a promi-
nent modiste recently. "They are
growing more dressy every season,
and yet | doubt, too, II the real plain
tallor-made shirt waist, worn with a
white collar and black tie or a neat
stock, will ever be superseded for GER
tain occasions by the dressier affairs.
| make up quantities OF the white
handkerchief linen waists. hand-em-
broidered. right through the summer
and winter. They lauhder well, are
extremely becoming. and cool"
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KImono DRESSING sacnus.

No other form Of dressing sacque
Is quite so comfortable and satisfac-
tory as the klmono. This one is pc.
culIarly attractive and is made Of
light weight wash flannel with bands
Of wash silk in plain color. AS shown,
the sleeves are pointed, but round
ones can be substituted whenever pre-
ferred. Again, the yoke can match the
band in place of the kimono when
that combination is liked. In addition
to the light weight woods Oriental cot.
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taste. But muslin dresses are a thing
apart; they are for afternoon and gar
den party and semi-evening wear,
dainty robes painted or printed with
tiny pompadour designs of flowers,
ana commingled with cobwebby laces
threaded with the very narrowest OF
velvet bebe ribbons that look as
though fairy fingers alone had fash.
Toned them. Roses, by the way, are
the most modish of all flowers and the
most admired for wear this season.
and apropos of matters milllnerial all
the newest hats have decidedly high
crowns.
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Elaboration In Gowns.

Modes of the moment seem as fussy
as ever, and nearly all of them apper.
tain to one or other Of the Louis
periods. There is simplicity in effect,
but in reality how different It all is!
Gaugings and pufings and festooned
flounces, to say nothing of the fiat
bouillounees now in vogue, spell end.
less handwork, and 1t is really true
that dressmaklng just now is neither
more nor less than fine needlework.
More especially is this the case with
mousseline and taffetas frocks-the re.
CURED lightness and daintlness of eff.
feet can only be produced by hand
stitching, and as the newest skirts are
guiltless of lining 1t goes without say.
ing that the very finest needlework
Is alone admissible. Taffeta Is more
and more in evidence, and its most
serious rival is glace silk, softly
ruched with chiffon.
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Partisan Creation.

One Of the pretty American women
In Paris recently appeared at a re-
ception gowned In a dress of black
Chantilly, beautifully made over a
lustrous satin foundation. The hat
was great wlde.spreading black
lace picture hat and she wore long,
black gloves. The note of color was
found in a beautiful turquoise blue
sash, in a great, long, blue ostrich
plume and in handsome turquoise
brooch at the throat. The costume
was by all odds the most attractive
In the room.