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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
looming EVENTS
Entertainments, Fairs.
SOciableS Of local interest

May 14-21-st Michaeps church
Hebdomad at Pythian hall. Waterville.
May 17-Miss Nellye Reeds concert
and closing reception in Leavenworth
| hall
Nav 10 Irsieal farce "rhe Hash
| Brigade at Pythian hall, Waterville.
Nav l9-Shirt waist party at st
Patrick's hail under auspices OF Cath
Ollie Women's association
Nav 1a-Ann,,a1 ra,,nion Of tbe Con
necticut Assoniation IF Women Work
ers at rho EgJandlu leao,,e
Nav 2O.-Rarn dance by Brooklyn
Athletic club at their club rooms.
May 2O-Whist by Liberty circle,
/ No $50, G. of n. Of AL. at Mechanics
| hall.
Nav oO-North End A. G. dance at
their club rooms. cor North Vine and
! Division streats
Nav 2O-NTonthly gathering for
| lea p,le nnmbers with Concert by st
Margaret,S lolee club in Friendly
Jaa ono hal,
Nav STA no,;non Mani promenade
~ the anditari,,,o
NAV NEentertainment and dance
a Tnrn : han i1e Iaffe ,s,,,, street
Nav o1~Promenade nv the Water
bury Military band at Citv hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
|. CHASE
miller G Peck Co
Hosiery
FOR MEN, WOMEN
AND CHlL DREN.

Ibis Hosiery business Of ours has
been built on the foundation of selling
reliable goods only, at less prices than
they can be purchased elsewhere
AT BE, 2 pairs for 25c2- MEMS black,
4 tan and gray mixed Hose, made from
tWo-thread yarn and With a gus
setted heel, insuring more fullness
over the instep.
At 19c- Mems full fashioned fast black
Hose, AIaco soles or all white feet,
value Zoe.
At 25c-A large showing of Mems
Hose in blacks, tans and fancies.
CHILDREN'S HOSE.
At 1Oc-Ipswich fast black Hose for
children, sold elsewhere at 121ac.
AT 13c, 2 pairs for 25c-Children's fast
black Hose, sold elsewhere at 15c.
At 1Tc 3 pairs for 50c-Our School
Hose have been famous for years for
their wearing qualities, come in
either fine or derby rib sold else
where at 25c.
WOMEN'S4 HOSE.
Hundreds of styles to select from;
from the lowest in price to the high
est, but each one the best of its kind
procurable.
At 1Oc-W omen's fast black Hose,
double soles, heels and toes, sold
elsewhere 125ac.
At 13c pairs for 25c-Women's fast
black seamless full fashioned Hose,
the only one of its kind on the mar
ket, sold elsewhere at 17c.
At 13c. 2 pairs for 25c--W omen's fast
black Hose, with Maco split soles,
cannot be bought elsewhere
At 19c- Women's fast black full regu-
lar made Hose, these are just a few
samples, from 25c.
At 29c-Women's full fashioned all
over lace Hose, from soc.
At 25c Womens gauge Isle and cot
ton Hose, in three weights.
AT 13c. 25c, 39c and 49c-Ful1 lines of
Women's Hose, all shades.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
Brass City Liquor Ce

PASTERNAK BROS. Props.
2IS South Main st. opposite Grand.
Branch 293 Bank. near Il. n. Depot.
Ladies entrance around Union
street. See sign Brass City,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
NJ. A. PACKARD co.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
BrOCktOn, Mass

May II 1901.
Messrs H. G. Dodge & Co. Waterbury.
Conn:
Gentlemen: Your recent order for
Waterbury Boys received. and we
are giving the same prompt and care
full attention.
We are glad to note the Increased
sale of these goods, and feel that your
efforts and, ours in combining the vert
best quality Of material with all the
latest ideas OF styles and nicely of fin
ish are rewarded in the increased bust
ness you are receiving.
We have been curious to look over
our books and see how many of these
goods YOU have been using during the
past year, and we are pleased TO note
YOU are the largest customer in Com
necticut on our goods: in fact, your
yearly business win rank among our
largest customers in New England.
Yours very truly,
NJ. A. PACKARD co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
HUBAR & co
i21 SOUTH MAIN ST.
WE CARRY

in stock the best known and highest
grade of Imported and Domestic
Wines and Liquors and our prices
speak for themselves; If you have not
dealt with us come in and try us and
Gaa for vourSelf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-17
SUMMER NECKWEAR
oNeAoNo

UR north window, Bank street will gyeI you an
kM ma idea Of the extensive line Of nobby silks we carry
ESVw EE#R for up-to-date and boys. Rumchundas,
EENA2KA Grenadines. Shan lungs and Shih Silks The
En15MlN different styles carry them in Folded and
Reversible Four-in-hands Ascots Tecks and
Club Ties Csc SOC and $lOO Blues and Blacks with neat
figures the most popular though this great many
coors in fancy figures will be, used The colors
bright but loud You safe when you buy neckwear from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
Little Five.Year-0ld Joseph Win
ward Falls Into a Tub Of
Boiling Water
PULLED OUT BY HIS MOTHER.
While Boy is in a Critical Condition,
His Burns Are Not Neees.
sarily Fatal.

Joseph Winward, the 5-year-old son
Of Mrs, Susan Winwar1, who resides
AT b6S Eighth street, met with an acct
dent yesterday morning by which the
poor LATHE fellow almost lost his life,
Mrs. W'InwaM was preparing for
wash day. and had huge boiler full
Of boiling water which she had just
emptied into a large tub. when she was
attracted by the screams Of her little
pet, who moment before was playing
with little rocking chair. on turning
around the mother was Mortified TO find
that her boy had fallen backwards into
the tub, For a moment she was cra2ed
and selling the child frantcaly tore
his clothes off, and completely covered
him IN flour, this being her first
thought. Needless to say the little fell
low Is most horribly burned, from his
hips up to his shoulders,
Or. Wilcox was called. hut could do
but little on account Of his little body
being caked with flour. Nevertheless
everything possible was done for him
end the child bore his terrible suffering
with the nerve and bravery that would
be a credit to those several years his
senior. What made the burns more
severe is the fact that the water also
contained I've. DR.. Wilcox pronounces
the boys injuries very serious but says
they are not necessarily fatal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
WILL FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
OF Manchuria from Foreign Control,
Let the Cost be What
II May.
RESULT OF RUSSO. Japan CRISIS
Ia Event Of War Chinese Viii Have to
Participate aud Wide World May
Become Involved.

London Jan, CA special dispatch
from Seoul, Corea, dated today, says
japanese railway men have been at
tackled by Coreans at several points
along the seoul.Fusan railway and that
the Corean authorities have been noti-
fed that unless they prevent recur-
renee Of these disorders necessary
measures to do so will be taken by the
japanese troops.
The dowager-empress OF China Is
thoroughly alive to the peril threaten
ing China as a result Of the Russo
japanese crisis and has, according to
the Globes Shanghai correspondent, de-
termined at all costs TO fight for the
freedom OF Manchuria from foreign
control Conferences between the dow
ager-empress and the leading states
men, IL is added. have convinced her
that any other policy would be tanta-
mount to dynastic suicide, as the dis
honor OF the ancestral tombs implied BY
foreign domination. would be unpar-
donable in the eyes Of the Chinese, and
unless a vigorous effort Is made to re.
assert Manchurian authority the Taip-
ings and Kolashui will attempt to re.
store the Ming dynasty with the result
Of the complete destruction OF China.
The correspondent adds that the dow
ager-empress has been informed that
some OF the foreign officers are willing
20 give the ManChus "a final opportunity
OF rehabilitating themselves, even to the
extent Of aiding them by force. II nee
essary, provided the Manchu govern
ment IL sincerely favorable to reform.
The Russian minister at Pekin. the COR
respondent says, has learned OF the re-
suit Of the conferences and is convinced
that IN the event Of war China will be
forced TO participate with the result
that the whole world will possibly be-
come involved,
I'm the meanwhile" the dispatch con-
cmdes, Japan, though ostensibly en-
gagged with It's own quarrel is really
the spokesman OF the whole group OF
powers devoted to the policy Of anti
partition and who have virtually agreed
toqaf har IN dafnpd China %
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
Board Of Directors Of Power Com.
pany Today Authorizes Finan.
ciering Of New Merger
100000 FIRST MORTGAGE.
Additional 1000. Horse Power Author.
lied From Water Sources--New
Generator Installed Uptown.

The board OF directors OF the Utah
Light g. Railway company met this
morning, and confirmed the loan Of the
president and secretary Of $4,000 to
pay the outstanding Indebtedness OF the
two old companies. such as taking up
notes, etc 1t was also decided to is
sue a series Of $4,000, 900 first mort
gage bonds at Pr value, bearing per
cent interest, Ginning 80 years, and
dated Jan, 2, VA interest payable
semi-annually, The trustees to be named
by the president and the general coun-
sci later.
The manager was authorized to nego-
tiate Tor the securing Of an additional
1000 horse power, the idea being to In.
crease the sources of power from a
water supply, ana correspondngly dim
Irish the necessity OF calling on the
steam plant,
The new great generator at the cen.
tral station back Of the Tribune, was
given its final test last night, and c0u-
pied onto the street railway service.
The result was very satisfactory, and
this afternoon, the big machine was put
into regular commission, ana is now
pulling the cars all over the street sys-
TEN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
SNOW ALMOST
CAUSED A FLOOD.
Residents Of Bingham Junction
Had a Narrow Escape
Yesterday,
THE CREEK WAS STOPPED UP.
Required One Hundred Men to Clear
Away the Obstruction Some
Damage Done.

The town Of Bingham Canyon came
very near having genuine flood yes
terday, the hard work of about 100 men
with pick and shovel being the only
thing that prevented IT, For several
days the snow and Ice have been piling
up across the creek, which runs right
through the town, and yesterday 1t
had formed complete dam. The wa
ter was thus prevented from flowing
down the channel OF the creek so Il
began TO spread across the street and
backed up into Carr Fork until there
was about six inches Of slush and wa
ter In the street and traffic was ma
terially interfered with.
About 100 men were pressed into SER
wise to relieve the situation, and after
considerable work with pick and shovel
the dam was cut and the water pro-
ceeded on its natural way The only
damage done was the flooding Of several
houses which were on the low ground,
but the dam was cut Just In time to
prevent serious damage, and the resi-
dents were relieved from anxiety as TO
the extent OF the food,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
MURDERER EXECUTED.
Pleasant Armstrong Hanged for
Murder of Minnie Ensminger.

Baker City, Or, Jan, 22--Pleasant
Armstrong who murdered Minnie Ems
minger, near llalnos, In this county on
Christmas morning. 1902, was executed in
the jail yard here this morning The
trap was sprung at 6:jS o'clock and the
doctors pronounced him dead nine min
utes after the drop, His neck was brok-
en- by the fall. The execution was per-
feet as to detail. Armstrong was brave
and maintained his iron nerve until the
last He made brief address to the
assembled crowd. saying that he was
sorry for his crime. but that he was go
ing TO meet the girl. Minnie Ensminger.
His last words were.
IL die In the faith OF Christ and In
the bosom Of his true church | sincerely
repent OF all my sins especially Of the
great crime | must now suffer for,
humbly trust In the infinite mercy OF
Christ, my Savior, who died for me. Into
Thy hands Oh Lord, | commend my
spirit"
Al the close Of his address he knelt
and received the last sacrament Of the
Catholic church administered by Father
OllvettI. his confossOr He arose and
stood firmly on the trap while the straps
were adjusted.
Armstrong did not retire last night, lie
played his violin and received visitors UNI
III almost morning when no received his
confessor tie had breakfast shortly af-
ter o'clock eating hearty meal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
DENVER MISSION HOUSE.
Building Completed, but the Sum Of
$500 is Still Owing on 1t,

President j. A. McRae of the Colo
RADIO mission IL in the city. lie says
the Denver Westinghouse has been
erected but that there is still owing on
It the sum OF $500. which II Is hoped
will soon be met By subscription. The
building IL so arranged that as well as
an assembly hall there are rooms for
the missionaries, Sunday school pur-
poses, etc, n condition that Is much
appreciated by those laboring IN that
section.
Elder NJ, y. Cowey OF the council
OF the Apostles has just returned from
a tour in the south, having been to
Denver and other place in the Colorado
mission endeavoring 10 obtain funds
with which TO liquidate the indebted
ness on the Denver mission house, He
returns well pleased with the outlook.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
MISS SH0CKLEY WRITES.
Indiana Woman Wants to Know if She
Is Related to the Murderer.

A letter was received by County Attor-
ney Westcrvelt this morning from Miss
Rachel Elizabeth Shockley, Of Olln-
vile, Ind inquiring as to whether or
not John NJ Shockley, charged with
the murder OF the two streetcar men
here on Jan, 6, is any relation to her.
She says that an uncle became scparat-
ed from her father before the Clyll war
and has not been heard from since
Her grandfathers name was John Ma.
thias Shockley, the same in.
itials as the man charged with
the murders, aud she is anxious to
know whether or not the young man Is
related In any way to the uncle who
disappeared.
The letter was mailed In indianapolis
and was addressed IN a very poor hand
ito the aposacutor Of Salt Lake Utah"
From the address It IN very surprising
that the letter was ever delivered 10
any one at all 4 stamped and adj
dressed envelope for a reply WAS on
closed IN the letter The cOmmunica-
ton follows I'm full.
"OlllnWlle, Ind, Jan. rs. 1904.
Dear Sir--As saw in the indianapolis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
lroquois Theater Investigation

Chicago, Jan. ?2.-llarry j Powers one
Of the resident owners and associate
managers Of the lrOQuols thoater. took
the stand rs Witness before the cOro-
ncr's fury today. Before taking any tes-
tInony Coroner Tiaegcr requested that
VIII j. Davis. the other resident owner
Of the lIoqu0is theNter, retire from the
room during the examination al Mr.
Powers The request was complied with
after remonstranCes by attorneys for the
two theatrical managers
Mr.. Powers said ht was stockholder
IN the theHter and treasurer OF the
lroquols Theater company and associ-
ate manager OF the theater with MIR.
Davis. In a general way he was idcn-
titled with the preparation Of the plans
for the theater. He approved OF them
as layman and interested party.
KlaY & Enanger were interested stock
holders, he said and also passed upon
and approved the plans. The contract
for construction was let 10 the Fuller
Construction company. The details OF
letting the contract We're left to Mr.. Ds-
Wis ls president All concerned signed
this contract, Architect Marshall drew
up the specifications.
Concerning details as TO the opening
OF the theater, he referred his interroga-
tor 10 Mr. Davis. The latter and Mr..
Erlanger, he said, arranged the contract
whereby the date for the opening was
fixed and "Mr, Bluebcard" was secured.
Mr. Powers told the Jury the reason
that the Iroquois theater had no fire.
apparatus was because the house FIRE
man, Saller. had not ordered It. II was
Saller's business. he said, 10 provide
such things, SallerS was there for
that purpose and had come recon-
mended by Assistant Chief Camplon,
Of the FIRE department. Mr.. Powers
also placed responsibility on the Fuller
Construction company which, he said
was supposed TO be constructing the
building according 10 law. IIo de.
clared that Business Manager Noonan,
Stage Carpenter Cummings and CHIEF
Usher Dusenbery were entrusted with
looking after details
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
Young Woman 0utrageously Duped
By One William Cory, a Salt
Lake Plumber.
FAKE MARRIAGE ceremony.
HeartlesS Scoundrel, After Living With
Girl Nearly Two Years, Bolts
Home to Legal Wife.

Mrs. William Cory a mere slip Of
a girl, but almost a mother. appealed
TO the officers yesterday 20 bring back
her husband so that she might see him
once more, The officers. after hearing
her story, would have enjoyed bringing
him back had II been possible, but not
for the same reason. Every man who
listened had an itching to lay his hands
on Cory and give him a sound drub.
bling.
Seldom has girl been more out
rageousy duped than was this one, She
came here from Colorado about two
years ago and obtained employment as
waitress, living on the west side. She
met Cory. plumber by trade, after
two months. they married: that is, she
thought they did. Cory procured bo.
gus license as 1t finally appeared. and
ZONE friend Of his impersonated Jus
tice Of the peace and went through the
ceremony.
The trusting girl and her bogus hus-
band then went TO living together In
furnished rooms and apparently were
happy-"too happy TO last, as the girl
says. On the night Of Jan. H. she
thought she heard burglars In the
kitchen and started to investigate. She
found Cory and friend trying TO get
the husbands" trunk out. He then
ran and she after him, screaming at
the top Of her voice until she fell I'M
conscious in the street.
Cory later confessed. He told her
that he had wife and baby in Iowa
and that his marriage in Utah was a
fake. The license was not genuine, he
said. nor was the justice Of the peace.
AS he had just received word that his
baby was very Ill. he had determined 20
go To his other home Then he left his
victim, who was completely overcome
by his confession OF duplicity. taking
his trunk and other goods and boarding
an eastbound train Wednesday last.
The sad part Of the whole AFFAIR IL
the girls love for her mlserab BILE betray.
a. coon TO be the father OF her child.
She did not ask for any measures that
would punish him She declared she
would not prosecute him. Al she want
ed was TO see him." II only lust once
more"
The officers therefore are paying no
further attention to the pitiable case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
WAX STATUE OF UTAH.
Sculptor J. Jepperson Engaged on Novel
Exhibit for Worlds Fair.

Sculptor ], Jepperson OF this city Is
completing the becswax statue OF Utah
which Is 10 be placed on exhibition at
tho worlds fair In st. Louis. The
statue Is seven feet high, pedestal and
all. and will weigh about 500 pounds.
The design Ia female figure, rather
lightly clad, seated on bank OF earth.
and holding in her left hand large
cornucopia while with her right hand
she il pointing toward the Beehive
State. AT her feet TO the right Is the
American eagle with wings outstretch-
ed, while 10 the left Of the bird Is q
large beehive. Above both are arranged
groups Of industrial implements mostly
used in Utah. The beeswax is furnish
ed through the Utah Beekeepers' ASSOC
citation and the value Of the statue will
be $500 when completed, Mr. Jopperson
expects TO he through IN two weeks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22

Star paper one Mr. John NJ. Shock
ley who was arrested and charged with
Il crime shooting two street car men Of
Salt Lake. Utah | kindly wish you 10
investigate to know II he was any re-
lation OF John Matthias Shockley, AT
old man probably between Is or SO
years OF age whom IL my grandfather.
90 my father says he got sepperated
from my father before the Ciyll war IN
1881 and has not been heard OF since,
he left my father IN Carolina and was
In good circumstances when he left.
My fathers name is william T. Shock
ley, / wish some information Mr.. Pros
ecutor Attorney Yours Respectfully,
MISS RACHEL ELIZABETH SHOCK
LEY,
OnInville, Ind. Marion County
County Attorney Westcrvelt turned
the letter over 10 Sheriff Emery, who
win enquire into Shockley's family re-
lations and give the lady the desired
information.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
Blydenburg Murder Trial.

Eldora, la, Jan. 22--But little progress
was made today IN the trial OF Eben s.
Blydenburg, on trial for the alleged pois-
oning Of his third wife. Witnesses tes-
tilted to the sale Of arsenic, and TO dis
satisfaction by Mrs Blydenburg prior to
her death, and TO her having determined
10 leave her husband Blydenburg, who
was Sunday schoolteacher and deacon
In the church and a philanthropIst, was
arrested In October last, Evidence since
has developed tending to show that his
first two wives also died violent deaths.
died mysteriously at Stony Brook, l.. L..
five years ago,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
BENEFIT FOR FAMILIES.
Elks to Give Performance for Stricken
Gleason and Brighton Families,

At meeting held IN the Elks' club
this morning, arrangements were COM
pleted for benefit performance Of 4
popular farce-comedy for the stricken
Gleason and Brighton families. II will
not be an amateur affair on the con-
trary, II will be put on by the members
Of the Hello Bill" company who We're
left here when the organization closed
its season. They Will be assisted by
local talent, notably James c. Leary,
who will play q colonel; Judge Dana 4,
Smith, a captain; Walter Little but
Ter. Miss Madge Lanlus, Miss Johnson
and Miss Peterson, who are known In
amateur circles. will also take part,
The entertainment has the endorse
ment Of several OF the benevolent or
ders, including the Elks. Gov and Mrs.
Wells and a number OF other prominent
people have become patrons OF the per-
Torrance.
The date fixed Is Saturday, Jan, 30,
at the Grand theater.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
MORE SNOW SCHEDULED.

The snowfall continues. and up 10 this
noon, the last fall had amounted to
1870 inches. Comparatively little snow,
however, seems 10 have fallen south Of
this valley and the fan In this city was
considerable more than at soltair, Po-
catello had about quarter Of an inch
Of snow. The prospects are for more
snow tonight. and Saturday. The mer.
curry fell only to 10 above zero this
morning, and the mornings are Just
beginning to get light little earlier.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
A Omaha Banl, Succumbs.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan, 22.--Chief Justice
Holcomb, Of the Nebraska supreme
court today granted the request Of
Deputy State Auditor Pierce for "A tenn
pOrary receiver for the Bankers Union
OF the World an Insurance order with
headquarters in Omaha, and Sheriff
Powers OF Omaha was appointed, The
deputy auditor alleges that the order
is insolvent, that all the liabilities have
not been reported, that the amount due
policy holders and unpaid Is $4,000
and that the assets are only S2i3i H..
&. Splnney Of Omaha is president Of
the union and his wife Is vice president
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-22
Utah Padium Was Used in the Experiments
Belief viii be So Cheap be Within
Reacho Of Branches

90 pounds IN weight" said Prof Phil
lips. 1T was not the pitchblend used
by the Curles in the manufacture of the
French radlum. II was carnotite, an
ore OF canary color, containing, as
found after experimenting with II, OK.
lido OF uranium and vanadum com.
bined with other oxides that produce
radIum,
an extracting the radlum used the
Curle method, which took from their
paper and claim no credit, Az re-
suit OF this first extraction OF American
radium arrangements have been made