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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

country. Naturally such book found many men desirous of presenting a stage version, but General Wallace considered that there were insurmount- able difficulties ill the way of any dramatic presentation.
 General Wallace insisted that the character of the Nazarene should not be attempted, and still he regarded this omission fatal to the success of the play, us all the incidents of the novel are interwoven with the story of the Master. 1t was not until Klaw and Erlanger submitted the outline of their project, that theGeneral became interested i'll the dramatization of his romance. He examined and studied carefully the ideas presented and IT. nally gavehis enthusiastic consent. The personality of the Savior is nowhere represented ill the actual version Of Ben Hul-'' as dramatized by William Young. Reference to Him is made, but with the greatest reverence and most absolute respect; and ill the final scene of the great spectacle, which shows the healing of the lepers on the Mount of Olives, His presence is indicated by an almost supernatural light of singu- lar beauty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
K. OF c. FAIR.

Aerial Bicyclist Hills missing np- paratus having finally reached here this morning, the Knights of Colum- bus feel that 1t is plain sailing hence forward for their big union fair in City hall. MT Hill will now make his daring ride from the roof of City hall to the Hodson building every day dur ing the rets of the week. and the big gest outdoor sensation that Waterbury has ever had will now be furnished free of cost just as the committee had promised and as it had provided for had not MT Hills apparatus been so long en route. Nothing now remains to blight the outlook for success, and with MT Hills Sensational exhibition out of doors. and the four Casting Dunbars' exciting performance inside, the principal attractions have all inn portance never nttained by any simi- lar affair given before in Waterbury.
 There was another large attendance at the fair last evening, considerably larger in fact than that of Monday evening, and the crowd seemed to en- ter most heartily into the spirit of the fun. There was dancing galore to the splendid music of Lalliers orches- tra, canvassing was carried on with n life that augured well for the treas ury, the falSirs and barkers reaped q harvest, and there was spirit of fun and frivolity on all sides. Evidently, the fair is going to be one of the red letter events in q financial way i'll the history of the city.
 The combination books, entitling purchasers to share in the distribution of $1,5OO i'll cash and q capital share of $1,O0O in gold, continue to sell well, and their sale will be kept ID to the hour of the drawing on Saturday night. They can be purchased ill the ball, at Strobel's iewelry store, Ffnn's shoe store. Duncan's drug store or from any member of the Knights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
WATERFRONT JOTTINGS

Dr Loveland had quite a time with his automobile yesterday afternoon. The machine refused to work, and he worked on 1t for over an hour, and finally had to get team to haul the thing home.
 Charles Cam of Woodbury, has moved into Mrs Louise Warren's tenement
 Taft's school will open again to- morrow. All the scholars arrived yes- terday afternoon.
 William Warrington will look after Mrs Louise Warren's place during the summer.
 The regular monthly meeting of the fire department was held last evening It was voted to expend n sum not to exceed S15Q, ill fitting up the front room of the fire building for smoking den. A committee composed of I. c. Hotchkiss, J. Suffa, Fred Doolittle, Ralph Bronson and T. Magee will look after the work.
 A number of the local fire1nen will attend the fair of the Thomaston fire men on Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
JaCqueS
yAUDByILLE AT THE JACoIrEs

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 There was fun galore yesterday Agafn at the Jacques and Pat Rooney nnd Emma Francis again renewed their triumphs of Monday. As q soft shoe dancer young Rooney certainly has no equal, md Miss Francis does equally effective work in the acrobatic nancing that they do as a team No Feature of vaudeville show, perhaps, Is more pleasing to the regulars than good dancing, which accounts possibly for the tremendous enthusiasm that this act arouses and for the great poprl- larity the clever pair have won every where throughout the country. Much favor was shown again yesterday to Miss Katherine Minahan, the young woman who has many relatives and friends here and whose mother was for some time the organist of the Inn
 maculate Conception church. Miss Minahan has been doing so well, and her beautiful bird warbling is making Euch marked impression, that her success in vaudeville may be regarded as an assured fact The rest of the biIl continues to attract much favorable attention also, with the numbers con- nibuted by Smith and Fuller Baby Jeanette, Belle Hathaway's monkeys
 Maritime and Balmo. Willie and Edith Hart and the electrograph. Prices are 10. 20 and 80 cents; afternoons 10 and 70 cents, ladies 10 sss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The funeral of Henry Smith, the G. year-old boy of Mir and Mrs William H. Smith, was held from the home of his parents on Main street yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown. Fol- lowing are some of the many and beau tiful floral offerings and by whom con- t1ibuted: Easter lilies. by his parents; carnations, phlox and maidenhair ferns. Alfred Alier and George Hicock; white carnations and calla lilies, Mrs A. Hicock; lilies of the valley, Mrs Hubbard; white carnations and ferns, Mrs Slocum and family; white carna- tions, tulips and ferns, Miss Mcdonald, his school teacher; roses and carna- tions, William w. Warner and family: roses and ferns. MT and Mrs George A. Smith, and the same, MT and Mrs Edith Smith; Easter lilies, Mir and Mrs B. Lake; foliage plants, Mrs Andrew Drake.
 have gone to Bridgeport on visit, Before returning the latter will go to Washington, D. G., and other places for an extended vacation.
 On the occasion of her thirteenth birthday Miss Agnes Yale recently en- tertained about twenty-five of her friends at her home on Newton Heights.
 The senior branch of the Choral so- ciety will meet at MT. Elton's studio, No 199 Bank street, Waterbury, at 8:15 this evening.
 To-day a group of about fifteen off cials of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go came to examine the rail- road bridge near the station, which. it is said, has up to this time prevented that company from extending it's line to WateTtoWn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
WATERYILLE.

Arhcie Evans will take the part ot schoolmaster in the production of "The Deestrick Skule of Fifty Years Ago. to be given for the benefit of the Sunker Hill Sunday school Thursday evening in Bunker Hill chapel. MT Evans is we'll known in this art and a number from this village will accom- pany him there.
 Mrs r. F. Mcconnell is much i'm proved.
 Edna Tullar, who has been confined to her home for the past few weeks with a severe attack of scarlet fever is much improved.
 Charles Winzig is the guest Of his sister, Mrs Louis Blackman.
 Mrs Frederick Wolf will undergo all operation today
 Bernard Taylor, formerly of New Britain. has moved his family in the house of J. NJ. Lucas on Main street.
 William Cullum, who has been i'll for the past week, Is once more able to resume dis duties at the American Pin Go.
 Mrs John Wheeler is i'll at her home on Maple street.
 Lewis Sibley of Boston is the guest of Miss Mary Stone of Sheffield street
 Thomas Van Alstyne, who has for the past week been ill at his home or Sheffield street, is much improved.
 John Olando, while at work on the cellar of the new house being erected by ID. F. Sprague, fell and badly injured his head Dr !. $. Holroyc attended him and put six stitches 1T his scalp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
THE THEATERS
AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.
General Lew Wallace the Gifted Au-
 thor of "Ren Hur.'

The presentation of Klaw x Err hangers great spectacle, Ben Hur," at Polls on April IS, 19 and 20, with its opulent wealth of scenic display, its marvellous chariot race and it's more than 300 people on the stage, calls to mind some of the facts of the life of General Wallace the author, and one of the most extraordinary fig ures in American literature General Wallace is now about IT years of age, and a native of Indiana, where he still resides. He has passed almost the whole of his life within her borders, with the exception of the periods de- voted to his country's service. These include his service in the army of the union during the civil war i'll the United States; his term as governor of New Mexico, under the appointment of President Hayes, and also his term as minister to Turkey, during the ad- nlinistration of President Garfield. When Garfield offered him the posi- tion of representative of this govern ment at Constantinople, he said: 'I not only appoint you minister. but earnestly request that you write an other book, locating the scenes in the city of Constantinople" The Prince of India" was the answer 10 this re quest.
 In speaking of Ben Hur." General Wallace said: 1'The beginning of the book was brought about from a quotation from the second chapter of Matthew: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. in Judea. In the days of Herod, the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that Is born King of the Jews? for We have seen His star i'll the east and have come to worship Him This quotation af- fected me more than any passage have ever read. How simple it
 seems, and yet analyze 1t and dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

cover the difficulties which beset it. It says these wise men came from the east, and yet gives no idea of their number. The star they have fol- lowed could not have been set in the heavens. for had it been so, 1t could not have led them. They could not have walked the entire distance, and yet how could they have known when they reached their destination? What was there in that rude hamlet, what about the babe in sWaddling clothes that led them to suppose they had found Him for whom they sought?'
 But this was only the beginning of the- or's interest. The passage of Scri, quoted, left the deepest i'm presi, pon General Wallace's mind, and he It on paper the wonderful de- scriptton of the Star of Bethlehem with which Ben Hur" opens. This he laid aside, for 1t was some years later. when he had q chance conver- sation with the late Col. Robert Inger- soil. which led him to take close ex- animation of the Christian religion and subsequently. to the writing of Ben Hur." The book was published i'll 1880, but 1t did not attract much at fentlon Tor two years. InQeeu Lne copies sold during the first two years -of its existence did not number 2,500 in all But each reader became a warm friend. and it was not long be- fore the publishers had all they could do to keep up with the demand, sQ that it is now estimated that more than five million people have read Ben HurY It has been translated into all the modern languages, and as as familiar aproad as # Y n thae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Es P O L IS .sis
t"BABEs IN ToYLAND.v

Tn Victor Herbert's great operatic extravaganza, Babes in Toyland, ;.
 which comes to Polls on Friday even ling direct from it's all winters run in New York, there is said to be a revela- ton in the way of spectacular won tders. There is series of bewildering and beautiful mechanical scenic effects ldn the contrivances of which Julian Mitchell, the supreme master, of stage craft to-day, has exerted his best eff lforts. A shipwreck ending in flames lis a weird stormy picture. A spiders forest filled with bears, frogs, toads, sspiderS of abnormal size. crawling about on the boughs of trees, is pro- Enounced to be a yeritable sensation. Then there is a parade of toy folk i'll ithe wonderful land of Toyland. An other striking scene is a glimpse into a top shop, treasure house of childish mysteries. and still another unique ef- fleet is the eruption of lurid volcano and the destruction of Teyland by an earthquake. Contrasting with these
 marvellous stage pictures are such charming scenes as the floral court of
 the moth queen, country fete Ill Con- ltraTy Mary's garden and a picturesque
 back wall of the same garden upon
 which are perched the famous person
 ages of Mother Goose lore For all of
 fhese enchanting glimpses Of the fairy world Victor Herbert has writ .fen the most characteristic music. The
 company has it's own orchestra of 16 Epieces. The sale of seats will open to-
 morrow at 20 and 90 cents. $1, S150
 and $2. The free list will be suspend l&z9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Officer Malone Has Run-in With We'll
 Known Young Man.

Known Young Man.
 A well known young man tried to interfere with the duties of Officer Ma lone last night and was severely chas- tised by that officer. 1t was a lucky thing for him that the guardian of the public peace did not lock him up. This is only one of the many little tilts experienced by Officer Malone in his crusade against corner loiterers.
 Mrs Annie Gaab, wife of Conrad Gaab, died early yesterday morning at her home on Aetna stret. She had been in ill health for several weeks. Her funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the home of her mother, Mrs Lynch of Rubber ave- nue, and at 9:3O o'clock from St Fran cis's church. The interment will be in Meriden.
 An alarm of fire sent in last night from box 26. situated at the G. M. k. Shoe Co.'S No 7 factory, called the fire department to the building known as the Copper Front on Church street. The blaze. which was started by some one dropping lighted cigar down among pile of papers, was only il slight one, and was quickly extin- guished
 Miss Anna Farrell, who has been spending the Easter holidays with her parents, Mir and Mrs l.. J. Farrell of Church street, left today for Chicopee, Mass, where she will resume her studies at the Convent of Films.
 Candidates for positions on the fire department base ball team are request ed to meet on Hotchkiss field this even- ing at 5:3O o'clock for practice.
 Walter Mulford, +. E., state forester and president of the Connecticut For estry association, will give an illus trated lecture on forestery in the par ish house this evening under the aus pices of the Beacon Valley grange. No admission will be charged and the public Is cordially invited.
 Frank Anderson and Miss Torieda Hazelin were married this afternoon at the rectory of the Swedish Luthern church.
 Miss Belle Squires. who has been seriously i'll, is able to be out once more.
 The dance given by the Naugatuck drum corps at Columbus hall Monday night was attended by n large crowd. the large hall being packed with dancers. A good time was enjoyed by all.
 The J. N. Norwood property on Main street was sold at public auction to Frank Bristol, the price paid being $6, $50.
 Miss Nora Whitelaw of Grove street. who has been Ill with pneu- monia, Is convalescent.
 Joseph Hughes has taken q position as bartender in J. c. Maher's saloon.
 The St Francis T. A. B. minstrels will hold an important rehearsal this evening at s o'clock.
 A basketball team composed of To- cal young men who attend college will go to Ansonia tonight to play the An sonia High school team. The local team is composed of men who know the game from A to z and they ought to give good account of themselves tonight.
 St Francis parochial school re- opened this morning.
 The Rev J. IT. Lockwood, pastor of the Methodist church. Is in Brooklyn, New York. attending the New York East conference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Menu os Irorrotes Curta,1ea.

ST. LOUIS, April 6.--After invest1. gating and holding a meeting to dis cuss the expressed intention of those having in charge the savage Igorrotes from the Philippine Islands to furnish the savages with dogs for food during the worlds fair the Humane society of St. Louis has formally given notifica- tion that prosecution would follow ev- cry attempt to furnish dogs as food. The society said that if the Igorrotes must have dog na--1 q must be import aA an cans \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
TALMA CLUB MINISTRIES.

The advance sale of seats opening at Polls theater this morning for the Talma minstrels tomorrow night was unusually large. Reserved seats can be secured by the payment of twenty five cents ill addition to the entrance ticket. The last dress rehearsal will be held this evening and the manage ment feel assured of the success of the producton, both artistically and ft- nanciaIly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Armed Men Hold Possession.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, April G.--The dispute between Leonard Jacobs and the town of Oyster Bay as to the own ership of East beach, which has been going on for year and which has raused armed men from both sides to hold possession of the property, is now In the courts. Both sides will continue to maintain forces at the beach until the preliminary fight is decided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
n1sTRlcr oF wATERRURY. E. pronase

nrSTRlCr or WATERBURY,. ss. Probate AS Ceurt April 4, 1ee4.
 Estate of Thomas Delaney late of Waterbury said district a minor. guardian of said minor, praying that she may be uthorized to sell land belong ing to said minor, situated . little easterly from William street as per application on file more fully ap- pears, it Is
 ORDERED that said application be heard bury in aid District. onthe Huh day of April. A D. 1904, at o'clock In the forenoon and thut notice be giy en of dependency of said applica- by publishing the same one time in some uews- paper having g circulation in said district
 By order of Court
 James J. Cassin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
F4rat Bont Across Lake Erie.

CLEVELAND, O., April 6.-The big steamer City of Detroit has arrived here from Detroit, being the first boat to gross Lake Erie this season. She made the run between the two cities in about schedule time. Very little ice was encountered on the passage, the vessel being compelled to slow down enlv anoa, oar that AGgoupN -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

EOUNn-The best place in the city to I get good dinner or lunch at slight expense. Five good dinners for $l. Our Sc and loo lunches are the talk of tho town. Remember, while our prices are low, we buy the best beef, veal. lamb, etc. in the market. We find we save money by this, for the best meats do not shrink like the cheap kinds. Avery's Restaurant. So. Main street, opp. Castles Market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
rsrRIcr or WATERBURY. ss. PRO-

DYsTRIcT OF WATERBURY. Ss PRO- 1V bate Court. April 6, 1904.
 Estate of John Sears late of Waterbury in said district. q The Court of Probate for the district of Wat erbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery All persons indebted to sald sstate are requested to make immediate pay mentto
 Mrs Lizzie Blacker. Administratrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
NO MIRACLE

about them--they are simply tho result ot 6 lifetime study and practice by the one man in America who is best qualified to treat diseases of the stomach and bowels.
 Dr. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills have greater sale on less advertising, where best known, than any other pill in the world. Eat good food, and take one of Dr. Deane's pills after each meal. Your stomach, liver, and bowel troubles will disappear. White wrapper if constipated. yellow If bowels are regular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

WANTED-To move your furniture at reasonable prices. Alsoseverai frat- class turnouts to let. double or single; rubber tires of all descriptions. A. M. La~scn'S livery and trucking stable, corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 253-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Baker to sucoeed Himself.

ALBANY, April 6.The senate rail- road committee has voted to report fa~ vorably Governor Odells nomination of Frank M. Baker as railroad commis- sioner to succeed himself. The Demo crats on the committee dissent. The re- port will probably be made today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEEIINGS IU-NIIHI, Haymakers 101a.
 Ivy temple, R. $.
 Choristers' rehearsal.
 Steuben lodge, D. o. H. Mattatuck council, R. A. Odin Benefit association. Court Harmony, A. 0. F. Toantick tribe, l. O. R. NJ. Humboldt lodge. N. E. o. r. Excelsior council, o. U. A. M. Harmonic Benevolent association. Friendly league, bank for league members, 7:30 to 9:45; elocution, 8 D.. m.; public school cookery, 9 a. III. and 1:30; beginners class, S:30 D. m.; shirt waist class, 3 to 5; dressmaking. 7:80.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

WANTED-Immediately. tenement of
 w five, six or seven rooms. first or second floor. Price from $l6 to $22. Leave word at Democrat office or address TX, this office. 2-22.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
WHDYED.

WANTED Everybody to know that |
 " have removed my barber shop from TOY to 775 Bank St. Everything new and up-to-date. Come and visit mo, seeing Is believing. John Jannetty, the old Brook lyn Tonsorial. 4-4-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Miscellaneous.

ITO RENT-A five room tenement, all in- l provements up-to-date. No. 8 Branch st. $l2.OO. Call on real estate agent Louis Raffel, 633 South Main street, Tele l3l-3
 AA3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

HARM FOR SALE-56 acres wood. II About l,5oo cords standing,) 40 acres arable and pasture, good house, 7rooms, and barn. Cultivated as market garden for IS years. $3,COO. Good chance for a work ing man. E. F. Hunt, Spindle Hill. Wol- colt. 3-23-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

nISTRIOr OF WATERBURY, SS PRO bate Court. Apr Il ' 1904.
 Estate of Isaac W. Bull, late of Waterbury in said district. dece ased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the da te hereof, for the creditors of said estate to hibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts. properly attested within said time will be debarred 5 recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi- ate pay lnent to
 Lillian A. Perkins K Executrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

or women local repre4
 w sentatives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizes. Writs J. N. Trainer. 80 East Washington square. New York, N. Y. 2-I6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
Frances r,ower oonbe Dead.

LONDON, April 6.-Frances Power Cobbe, the authoress, Is dead. She was born in 1s22
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

ITO LET-Floor rooms. all modern i'm. X provements, gas etc. Convenient to trolley. small family. Inquire B Silver Street. 4-4-tf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

WANTED-To sell the best mada
 " Watches, Chains. Rings. or any other iewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for and delivered fires of charge. B. Ruby. l72 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

EOR SALE-An up-to-date fruit farm of I 50 acres in Cheshire. Buildings prao- ticaily new. Sold on easy terms. Charles Schabel. South Meriden. Telephone l5-2l.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06
COMING.

s'When Women Love" Saturday af- Efernoon and evening, and Mrs Leslie ECarter in "DuBarry," Monday evening
 lat Po1i's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-06

0NLY OPPORTUNITY until April 18th O for ladies to have shor, or long skirts made with latest style and novelty cloth for Ss. DO 10 $l5 % and suit for $25.oO to $500 with every satisfaction, by F. De Feo& & Co.,, 10 Bank St. (Don't cost you anything to examine our style and this special price. 4-4-l2