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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
SYSTEM OF TAXATION.
Military Tax Regarded as a Nuisance
 Law Should be Changed.

The aldermen would like to intro duce some changes regarding the sys- tenn of assessing personal property and collecting the taxes levied there on, and also in the matter of gettnS hold of the military tax. but none or them cares to take the initiative. There is also a lot of fault finding about abSIements on real estate, put nobody wants to father anything III the form of remedy, although every man that has given the subject any consideration feels the injustice of the present law which compels the collec- tor to gather in the money, supposlng he had to sell the property, 1T he cah- not get the aldermen to aDaIe It- What sticks in the necks of the c1ty fathers is the idea of abatlng Ta&eS for old folks and then when they ole the children step in and divide up what is left. the hoarded sums often amounting to thousands of dollars. The law should be framed so that the al- dermen would have the power to aDalte Or defer action on petitions for abafe- ments and also fix things so that the collector would be relieved from the obligation just the same as 1f the abatement had been ordered. In this way the lien would hold and the tax could be collected when the estates ara beinn settled in the probate court. It would do more than that. It would have a tendency to get heirs to- gether and agree to pay the face or the bill right along instead of letting a nine per cent interest be added. With reference to the military tax, it is re garded as nuisance and ought to De abolished or the law changed so that everybody who is liable will have 10 settle. Tn some places man cannot vote unless he pays poll or military tax and some of the city solons thlnk that this would be an excellent remedy to apply In Connecticut. If this should happen, the assessors lists would be better guide to the relative strength Of the different political par ties than those of the registrars. It is also believed that the license should be levied upon personal property be- fore a dealer is allowed to open his door. Tn this way nobody could do business for almost year and skip at the eleventh hour leaving his tax Dill as a legacy to the municipality. The whole system is very faulty ana the reason it remains as 1t is. is due large " uO LuS IdCL lndl AU pOAAL
 long enough in office td see the weak spots and call attention to them in way which would insure the bringing about of a new order of things in the matter of taxation that would compel everybody to carry share of the bur dens incident to the running expenses of tihe communities they live in. It would be a proper subject to refer to q committees of IeyeI-headed men who would not be influenced one way or the other on account of what those who would be affected by their action might think, and 1t Is wonder why people who are aware of the injustice of the law have not insisted upon the application of the remedy long ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit of our Easy Readers.

The committee on visitation of the Connecticut Prison association exam lned at the state prison yesterday eleven prisoners whose term expire in August, one Of whom is insane.
 The Connecticut members of the Sons of St George will hold the annual reunion in New Haven Saturday. There are thirty-two lodges of the order in Connecticut and special trains will be run from the various cities of the state to transport the members.
 James T. Quinn of Hartford has re- celved q letter from President Roose- welt in which the president expressed his appreciation of MT Quinn's recent declaration that he was going to SUD- port Roosevelt and Fairbanks, with his reasons for leaving the democratic party.
 Erastus Hart of Plainville, well known fruit grower, died suddenly yes, terday at his home near the Farming ton line, aged 78 years. MT Hart had been ill his usual health during the morning, but did not come in to dinner as usual. His wife went to the barn to call him and found him lying dead ill stall by his horse.
 AS the result of q complaint made to the Southington selectmen by Queen street residents, Mrs Sarah Churchill IS to be committed to an asylum. The woman, who is over 80 years old, lives at the home of her son Edward. The netghbors say that she is demented and that she has been neglected. They characterize her as a nuisance, as, with no one to care for her, she visited them early and she stayed late.
 The New York and Hartford Trans. portatfon Go of Hartford received an unexpected visit of steamboat inspec- tors yesterday morning. They were Robert G. Murray and Felix Smith from Galveston, Tex, and came here to inspect the steamer Hartford. They belong to the inspection department of the second district. Inspections are being made with much more care since the General Slocum disaster. and no part of the Hartford escaped the atten- tion of the inspectors.
 Thomas Gibbons of New Haven now knows what the compounl ill the chem ical engine cylinders tastes like. in as- sisting to direct line of hose from such an engine at fire in Fair Haven East on Saturday he was seen to t the nozzle in his mouth, apparently thinking he was drinking from the town pump. He then fell over the edge of the roof thirty feet to the ground, striking picket fence and breaking several pickets, although not being Severely injured. It is not thought that he drank much as he did ont complain of any stomach disorder at the Grace hospital where he was taken. The compound taken in more than small quantities is injurious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
NATIONAL COMMITTEE OFFICERS
To Re Elected by Democrats at New
 York Today.

 To Be Elected by Democrats at New
 York Today.
 NEW YORK, July 26. - The slate thrashed out in the lobby of the Hoff- man House by the united efforts of the largest number of members that ever attended meeting of the national com mittea is as follows:
 Chairman, Thomas Taggart. Chairman executive committee, VII. liam F. Sheehan.
 Treasurer, August Belmont.
 Secretary, Urey Woodson.
 Sergeant at arms. Sam Donelson or John I. Martin.
 These officers will be elected by the new Democratic national committee al noon today. to run the campaign ot 1904
 Barely more than half a dozen out of the fifty-two were absent. Some ot them travelled 5000 miles to get here The wide halted westerners were es pecially in evidence, and Senator Fred T. Dubois of Idaho, as he looked them over, said:
 "They have been asking how the west likes the nominations. The an swer is-here we are"
 The most important work done by the gathering of leaders was the agree ment to name William +. Sheehan as chairman of the executive committee The significance of this lies in MT Sheehan's closeness to Judge Parker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
THEIRS AND DRUnnERS.
The Annual Meet to be Held Here
 Next Saturday.

The 18th annual convention of the Connecticut Pliers and Drummers' association will be held at the Driving park in this city on next Saturday un- der the auspices of the Sacred Heart drum corps. Many drum corps from all parts of the state will be present and will participate ill the street pa rade, which will be held at 12 o'clock. The parade will be reviewed by the city officials and the members of the board Of aldermen and board of pub lie works. The line of march will be as follows: Form on north side of the green Ahen to West Main, past the re- viewing stand, to Bank. to Meadow to South Main, along South Main to North Main. to Cherry, down Cherry to East Main, thence to the Sacred Heart church and countermarch. to the center to Exchange place, where they will board trolley cars for the Driving park, where the competition for the prizes will be held. All the drum corps will compete for the. prizes. In the evening at the Auditorium the fam cy drilling, the baton swinging, fling and piccolo prize contests will be q feature. Lallier's orchestra will fur Il1SA AuuSlC 1OL HI LIEC noon at the Driving park besides the prize contests there will be various att fractions, including a ball game be- tween the Sacred Heart T, X. B.'s, the champion amateur team of Bridgeport, and the strong Merrimacs of this city.
 The prizes which will be awarded at the convention are now on exhibition i'll the window oH the jewelry store of +. F. Becton & Go and are attracting much attention. On Thursday they will be removed to E. J. Finn's shoe store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
WHO OWNS PRESCRIPTION
One of the Peculiar Questions That
 Come Un Occasionally.

A peculiar question came up this week in one of the local pharmacies as to who owns the prescriptions made out by the family physician. A man wanted two prescriptions put up and after he got the medicine and paid for it he hung around the store waiting for the prescriptions. Finally the clerk inquired if he wished any thing else, to which the gentleman
 replied politely that he supposed he forgot to return the prescriptions. The clerk promptly informed him that these are invariably kept for reference adding that if he wanted them renew ed he could call again. This didn't suit the customer and he explained that he was thinking of moving out of town and besides he might find it convenient to have them put dp some place else the next time. The clerk still insisted in holding onto the pre- scriptions and after long talk the man left apparently very much dis pleased. This is an experience that almost everybody has had some time during his life and it causes q whole lot of confusion. Druggists move and people change their residences and in this way they often lose orescrip- ton that they cannot get again with out another visit to the doctor which means an expense that they don't care to bear. Of course the druggists know their business, but it would seem that they would throw sufficient safeguards around themselves by keeping q copy of the prescription and | let the customers retain the original Still, perhaps, this would deprive them of some patronage, because if a man had the little slip of paper in the house he might be tempted to call on another dealer in case he wanted a dose, so that it is plain that in the long run 1t pays to keep the presceip- tion in the store where nobody will be likely to tamper with it. .4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
BRIDGEPORT MAN GETS IT
Successor ta ". K. Chandler in Sons
 of American Revelation.

The board of managers of the Con- necticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held special meeting yesterday afternoon at the Hartford Golf club. The purpose of the gathering was to choose a sue cessor to the treasurer, w. II. Chand- erl of New Haven, who resigned to take effect August 1, as he Is leaving the state. There were present nine teen members of the board as follows President Jonathan Trumbull of Nor wich, Secretary Charles G. Stone of Hartford, Registrar Hobart l.. Hotch- kiss of New Haven, NecroTogist Hen ry R. Jones of New Hartford, Hi C.. Birdsey of Meriden. Benjamin R. English, Wilson H. Lee, W. ]. At water and General G. H. Ford of New Haven, Isaac w. Birdseye, Henry c. Sherwood and Lewis E. Curtis of Bridgeport, Rufus E. Holmes of Win sted. Merritt Heminway of Water town, Isaac w.. Brooks of Torrington and Leverett Belknap, F. B. Gay, T. Coolidge Hills and 0. H. Clark of Hartford.
 An informal ballot for treasurer was ordered. The New Haven mem bers nominated General Ford and made the claim that the office had al- ways been held by that town, and the l@Bridgeport members nominated H. c. Sherwood and made the claim that the office had never been in their town. The vote showed ten for MT Sherwood, eight for General Ford and one blank, and on motion of General Ford Mir Sherwood's election was made unanimous Charles T., Raa- sett of Derby was elected member.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Eyes on Uncle sam's Lottery.

CHAMBERLAIN, $. D., July 26.-- The eyes of 10e,326 land seekers, who registered for lands in the Rosebud reservation, will be turned toward Chamberlain on Thursday, when the drawing for the prizes in Uncle sam's land lottery will begin. Envelopes containing names of persons register ed will be drawn from box. As each envelope is drawn clerks will record the name and order of drawing. This will be continued until all names have been drawn. As there are only 2,500 claims In the Rosebud reservation for entry, persons whose names are drawn after the 2,5o0th name will receive no land
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Not Guilty of Treason.

KOENIGSBERG. Prussia, July 26.- All the accused in the trial for high trea- son and conspiracy against the Rus sian emperor were acquitted of trea- son, as had been expected, and three Koegst, Ehrenfort and Braun--were all so acquitted on the charge of con- spiracy. The other six were convicted of conspiracy and sentenced to short terms of imprisonment-Merti Poet gel and Kugel to three months, Trep- tau and Novagrotzky to two and half months and Klein to eight weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mr and Mrs Wells and family of Waterville have returned home after spending ten days at Nantucket Beach.
 Clarence Andrews. formerly of this city, is enjoying short visit here. He Is now superintendent of the machine shop connected with the penitentiary in Montville, W. Va. He would like to take back one or two good toolmak- CTS with him.
 Among those at the New York were the Misses Loretta and Gene vieve Hayes of Waterbury, Conn. Miss Loretta Hayes is instructor of physical culture and dancing and Is ready to begin work with her classes o-day.-Plattsburg Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Pathetic Plea Stopped sentence.

LAKE GEORGE, N. r., July 26.- Because of the pleadings of her sister whom she attempted to kill, May Montgomery was saved from a term in prison. She has been indicted for assault. in the first degree, having tried to murder her sister, Mrs Emma Mill leE, in Giens BaAas six months ago while in fit of jsaious rage. At the trial Miss Montgomery pleaded guilty, but Mrs. Miller made such a pathetic plea that sentence was suspended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Injured at Animal Ftrht.

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, July 26.- Fourteen persons were injured here as result of the fight between tiger and bull, including Countess Podras Lisaritury, Deputy Urquijo, the Mar. quis Pidal vice president of the sen. ate and former Spanish ambassador at the Vatican, and an American whose name is given as "Iiwertone' Giving stone2 of New York. It is said that the American will put in a claim for damages. The managers of the fight are severely blamed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
GIVEN GOLD BUTTON.
Treasurer James Mcknight Resigns
 After Mine Years.

A largely attended meeting of the St Joseph T. A. society was held last night. Five new members were ad- mitted and the newly elected officers were installed. James +. Mcknight, who has been treasurer of the society for the past nine years. rendered his resignation, stating that owing to the pressure of other business he felt that he could not devote sufficient time to the office. It was with much regret that the society accepted his resigna- tion as he has aways been faithful worker for the society, has sacrificed considerable time to it, and has always been true to the trust reposed i'll him. A rising vote Of thanks was extended to MT Mcknight for his good and faithful service and it was also voted to present him with a gold button as a token of the esteem in which the so- ciety holds him. J. ]. Mcdonald was elected treasurer to succeed him.
 The following delegates were elect Cd to represent the society at the state convention of the Connecticut Catholic Total Abstinence Union, which will be held in Winsted next month: J. J. Mcdonald, George Pierce and James Brennan.
 The entertainment committee report ed that every possible arrangement had been made for the society's an nual excursion, which will be held q week from next Saturday. There will be three trains. The first will leave Waterbury at o'clock. the second at 0.15 and the third will be mace up at Ansonia-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
ToREsT PARK THEATER.

There is high class vaudeville com pany at Forest park this week, and the patrons of the popular summer resort are witnessing some of the best per. formances of the season. The anna teur performances every Friday even ing draw out some of the best local tai ent, and the entertainments are en- joyed. Next week will see Mile Bea- trice Eata at the park. She is cham, pion high diver, and Will give two free performances daily
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
wnmea of Sin Is nenth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 26.-- Henry Mohr of Muskegon, who was charged with embedding $2,000 from the Muskegon Dry Goods company, for which concern he had been for several years confidential secretary, was found dead in the Clarendon hotel here. He had taken morphine soon after register ing last night under m assumed name. The suicides identity was revealed by letter to his mother beginning ''The wages Of sin Is death.p
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
TIMELY TOPICS.

See the Public markets special ad on page '. No need to complain of prices on meats. Currans have selected special arti- cles from several departments tonight as a treat for customers.
 Call on George Upham. the builder, if you wantsa carpenter for any kind of work.
 Bring your girls to the midsummer sale of shoes at J. c. Jackie &S Sons. Full quart bottle of grape juice at White-Simmons's for 5Oe. They give stamps.
 The Union Supply Go have a nice list of combinations for grocery buyers this week.
 Gall at tho Hunt stamp premium store tomorrow with your stamp book; ten given free. Don't forget to bring along the cou- pon from Boston Shoe Co.'S ad when purchasing.
 Waterbury Boys at Dodge's have been marked down from $3.5o to $2.s9. Nine styles.
 You get more than a Dutch treat at Wilson & Tyrrell's. See shirt prices this week.
 Important information in Radio Chemic ad for their patrons tonight.
 Wednesday will be grocery bargain day at Turnbulrs. Barrel klndling wood 15c.
 Women with small feet will find something on Connecticut Boot and Shoe Co.'S bargain tables.
 Strictly sugar cured shoulders 10c pound at Castles, hams 13c pound.
 Everyone who makes q. purchase at Plumb's cash market gets ten Hunt stamps free.
 Reid & Hughes are offering specials from the cloak department for to-nlor- rows patrons.
 Mailhiot has clearing sale of table linen. Look over list of prices.
 Childrens dresses are cut in price at Miller x Pecks White lawns, em. broidery and medallions $1.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Death Caused by m1aaaventure.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 26.--After an exhaustive inquiry lasting for two weeks into the accident at Spanish Town, ten miles west of Kingston, on June 27 in which thirty three men em- ployed la the removal of an accumu- lation of sand in the West India Elec- tric companys pipe line lost their lives as the result of a sudden thrush of water, coroner's jury has rendered a verdict that these men came to their death by misadventure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
To stOp Amertcnn Trade.

LONDON. July 28.-The Tokyo cor respondent of the Times in dispatch says he believes that the object of the Vladivostok squadron is to inter rupt trade between the United States and Japan and that steamers on the way from Canada and San Francisco are in serious danger. He says that another aisn of the squadron is an- narentIE to seal Tekyo baxs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Bark With Beri-Beri on Board

LEWES, Del, July 26.-The bark Foohng suey has. arrived at the Della. ware breakwater from Honolulu, Ha- wall. The crew was stricken on the passage with beri-beri, and one man died and was buried at sea. Three others suffering from the disease will be landed at the quarantine hospital here. The vessel was quarantined and Is awaiting orders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
Two Killed by collision.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 26.-Two per sons were killed and several injured last night in collision between Big Four passenger train and an electric car at Washington and Missouri streets here. The locomotive struck the front of the electric car, throwing the car twenty feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-26
HORSES IN HARNESS

AASA~@SAAa$ @~ @A AA~1 N4<SSo all day are bound to have sore backs if you don't take good care of tnem. Dr Hess's Gall Cure will cure the worst sore and your horse can work every day as usual It being powder, dirt and dust will not adhere to it: 25c a can and only sold nere,
 We have some choice HAY Tn large and small bales; 1t is the incest we have had this year.
 Blatchford's Calf Meal makes calves grow like weeds, and is cheaper than milk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Overturned a Coffee Urn.

Macon, Mo-, May 26.-The
eight-months-old child of Mr..
nd Mrs. John Fleming died as
the result of curious accident.
While sitting in its carriage in
the dInining room, near a table,
it reached out it's hands and
overturned an urn of coffee.
The COTE poured out over the
baby's face, scalding it and in.
hicting injuries from which il
died. Mr.. Fleming is book
keeper for the First National
bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

The summer meeting of the
Missouri State Horticultural
Society will be held in the Hor-
ticultural Building Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. June Z to
10 An interesting program has
been arranged and 1t will be
protita BILE for any one interest
ed in fruit growing to attend.
With reduced railroad rates and
special hotel rates the expense
of the trip would be light.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

"He run for office forty year,
BY all his friends respected
But stopped the heavenly word
to bear:
"Come up!-you're done elect
edw
Il don't see why some err
desc cullud folks is so 'fraid err
hellflre," said Brother Dickey.
You don't?"
mo, sub; kaze, takin' inter
consideration de kind er gospel
dey preachin' nowadays, hell
will des be hot enough ter put
EN- ter sleepw
De yuther side er Jordan
Is bright ez bright kin be,
But how few de folks OATS
ready
Fer de crossin' er de sea!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
AggraVating.

Has the Rattle of-the Rails
become silent, or is it turning
to a red-streak-of-rust on the
landscape. The depot of the
Katy has become a black spot
on the face of night.
Why are things thusly in a
thriving town of $500 popuia-
tomb One of the best towns on
the Katy and Wabash from end
to end.
We refer to the taking off or
taking away the night operator
and closing both the ticket Of
fee and telegraph Office at the
M K Il T depot in the Queen of
the Prairies, which will prove
an aggravation to the public.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

"Iu the "Twentieth Century
Home" for June, Prof. M. v.
O'Shea, of the University of
Wisconsin,, has a most interest
ing and clever paper on the
problem of providing the prop
er social environment for youth
in our small towns and villages.
No mother, minister or teacher
should fail to read it, for ite
suggestions are both practical
and very helpful.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Stuck in Mud.

They do say that a young
druggist of this city drove over
into Marion County to see his
inamorita and then to take her
and her sister fishing.
All went as merry as a mar
riage bell until they got into
the woods and then down, down
deeper into the mud went the
horse until it was a case of
stuck"
Then they got out of the bug
gy, the young man got the horse
out of the shafts and himself
into them, the sweetheart push
ed and the extra girl led the
horse.
Now, for goodness sake don't
say anything about it to Rush.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Many republicans in this
state are for Folk for governor
and are opposed to the romina-
ton of republican candidate.
They however are in favor OF
p utting out a lull ticket, except
for governors Shelby County
Gu rd.-If the vote at the pri.
mary Saturday May 81, is any
tn ing like an average, and we
think it is, then the foregoing
is purely Tommy-rot.