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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
ffr. Foy and a ''Centleman.'

Edward Foy, the comedian, who played a heroic part. at the recent fire in the Iroquois theatre, Chicago, Is in private life, a quiet, unobtrusive man. Nevertheless, when occasion demands, he is capable or exhibiting off the stage much of the 1ry humor that he displays upon it. Not long go while the guest of New York club, he was accosted by one of the members-one of the type of those who are politely dubbed 'insuffer- able cads,"-who said:-
 ''say you're Eddie Foy, eh?'' N.
 Yes" replied the comedian.
 "Well," asked the other, aggressive iy, '"do you feel at home among gentlemen? 'r.,. .e-
 Quite. Do you?" answered MT Foy, blandly. .sr tJ
 f"I am a gentleman, v understand snorted the aggressive one.
 And I'm an actor-thank good ness!' retorted the comedian.
 And bad one, at that" was the reply. ! l.u
 "How did you form that opinion? ?? asked the unruffled Foy.
 By seeing you play ohee-only once. I couldn't stand for a second time"
 ''Um," reflected the actor, eff I re collect right you were a member o1 MT Blanks box party last Tuesday night. I saw you from the stage"
 "Wel, what if I was?"
 Nothing, nothing, only every theat rical manager knows that th{ grumblers, the won't-be-pleased-a a any price people, the critical crank are always the 'deadheads' Of an au dience. You did not pay for a tick ct on the occasion in question, for sent MT Blank an invitation to tn, box, with my compliments"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

Sealed proposals for the improve ment of the NIiddlebury road from the Middlebury town line easterly r. GOO feet in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the State Highway Commissioner, will be received by the Board of Public Works for the City of Waterbury un- til p. m., March l. 1904, at which hour they will be publicly opened and read. s
 Bids shall state the price per lineal foot for finished road complete. The city through it's Board of Public Works and the State Highway Com missioner reserves the right to in crease or diminish the number of feet to be improved after the con- tract Is let. The surety company bond or certified check in the sum of not less than one-tentll of the cost of the work, which must accompany each proposal, shall indemnify the city upon the bidders refusal to sign the contract at the prices he submitted and furnish a like bond for the per formance of the work; in case the bidder should refuse to sign the con- tract he shall forfeit from his bond Or check a sum equal to the difference in price between his bid and the next lowest bidder, or if he is the only bidder, the lowest bidder on re- advertisement. Plans and specified tions may be examined at the office of the City Engineer, or at the office Of the State Highway Commissioners at Hartford. The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 By order of the Board Of Public 1 Works.
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer. Febrllary 1S 1904 2-1S-27-29
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
AMERICAN BAND PROM"

Following is the program for the American band prom at the Auditor ium tonight:
 Two-step. "The Gossips'' ...... Allen Waltz, "Bower of Love- .... Bratton Two-step. "Lockstep Luke e. Balfour Waltz, Message of the violets" .. Two-step, "silly Billy" ...... Bendix Schottische. "Beaumarie''l .... Carnes Two-step, up the Street, .... Morse Waltz. "Whdle the Moon Shines
 bngnt ................ Mack1e Two-step, "Pocahontas'' ...... Meyer Waltz, When Knighthood Was in
 Flower" .........s. ...... Blank Three step, "Mazurka Russe". .Ganne Two-step ''Three Little Maids".
 .''s..' .... ...... HalneS Waltz, "Bleue" ............ Margris Two-step, Laughing Water'. ,Hager Schottdsche, "Angeline" ...... Evans Waltz. "Say You Love Me, Sue'' ..
 ...... .:.:...- ........ Stromberg Two-step. "Cosey Corner .. Bratton Waltz, "On a Saturday Night ...l
 ..'..... .... .'.... ......... Beyer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
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 SUBURBAN NEWS l
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Rev Father McDermott of Ohio Off,
 ciated at Brothers Funeral.
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heV tatner McDermott of Ohio Om-
 ciated at Brothers Funeral.
 The funeral of James McDernott took place yesterday morning from St Franciss church, where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev Father McDermott of Danville. 0. a brother of the deceased. The inter- ment was in St Jamess cemetery.
 Next Friday night in the Gem opera house Ed O'Connell of New Haven and Benjamin Herman of Bridgeport will meet on the mat. There Is a strong rivalry between these two men and an exciting match is expected. The preliminary will be between Cor don of this town and McCarthy of Wa, terbury.
 A large number from this town IS expected to attend the promenade to be given by the American band in Jacques auditorium this evening.
 A colored woman named Mary Bron- son. who is employed in the c. M. R. Shoe Co.'S No factory, was taken seriously i'll yesterday afternoon while at work. A physician was called and worked over her for nearly three 4-ours. The unfortunate woman was taken to her home on. Church street. Her con- dition is still quite serious. ..4
 St Francis's choir will meet tonight at o'clock for rehearsal. s-. .r.. ,s..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
CHARLIE pIpp!

About seventy-ave persons occupied seats In the orchestra circle last night and about twice as many, more could De seen in the other parts of Pon's the ater, when "The Awakening o1 -.r Pfpp," farce with melodramatic and terpsichorean incidentals. was pre- sented. The farce is very light and simple in construction and differs but the2 slightest from many which have been produced in this city. The ac- | ti4n is generally slow and listless. Charley Grapewin impersonated MT kapp and was rather interesting at
 mes His portrayal of man who
 years off from drinking for a year,
 hd at the end of the year spends one
 gbt in hilarious drinking and reveiry.
 Id his condition the next morning,
 evoked much laughter A numb CT
 specialties were introduced during
 E play, but none were worthy of
 ecial melton except those by Jules
 ReiR and George W. Reiff, whose {slnging and dancing scored the hit of 5the evening. A. W. Maddox was a Typical messenger boy. There was nothing particularly bright about the singing or the acting of the chorus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
Theatrical
 Chatter.

Captain Dieppe has a production in London at Charles Frohman's Duke of York Theatre last Monday night. The principal part was played by Henry B. Irving, and Irene Vanbrugh made much of the role played here by Margaret Dale.
 The news given out that Charles E. Evans would this week marry Helena Phillips did not come as surprise. In fact. 1t was expected that Mr Evans was to be married last January. The wedding will take place at Chicopee Falls, Mass. MT Evans first wife was Minnie French, of the famous French Sisters. She died several years ago. Miss Phillips was in David Warfield's company last season.
 :II:
 Contracts we're signed whereby An drew Mack will make complete tour of Australia and where he will be seen in his entire repertoire, supported by company of American players. This was decided upon yesterday between J. c. Williamson, representing about all the theatres in the antipodes, and William Harris, who has made An drew Mack a successful star This will necessitate sailing from San Iancisco aDuuL hAaACn I, AovO, su Mack will spend St Patrick's Day of next year on the ocean.
 II:
 J. O, Williamson, the Australian theatrical manager, now in America to secure attractions for his theaters, was in Chicago yesterday to see a performance of Maxine Elliott in "Her Own Way" at the Illinois Theater MT Williamson is so well pleased with Miss Elliotf's work that he has offered her manager, Charles B. Dil. lingham, guarantee for fourteen weeks in Australia, Miss Elliott and her own company now playing "Her Own Way to sail from San Francis. co In March, 1905. Miss Elliott's early triumphs were scored fin Aus tralia, and MT Williamson says she is well remembered there.
 :II:
 They are having hard times of it in Chicago in attempting to keep up the realistic features of plays. Recently Blanche Walsh had to secure a special | permission to smoke one cigarette in a scene illustrative of Maslova's mis- fortune in Resurrection. At another theatre an actor was called down by fireman for lighting cigar during a dark scene. Henry Irving was not allowed to use his spot lights and The Darling of Gods was severely hamper ed because all of it's beautiful light effects had to be omitted. AS mat ter of fact the Chicago officials are be coming tyrannical in their behavior and some beautiful scenes and strong situations are to suffer in consequence of the strict ordinance which prohib it's lights of any kind from being em ployed upon the stage.
 Il:
 George Ades latest comedy, with music by Gustave Luders, 'The Sho gun," goes into rehearsal next week : Whoever gets the comedy part ir ''The Shogun" is another star. He is i J. Pierpont Morgan of comedy, forms trusts and syndicates,but finally is cap- tured by barbarians and must be put : to death. Neveri He forms them into a union and makes himself walking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
JULIA. MARLOWE.

An event of great importance is nown for next Wednesday evening at Tolls, when Julia Marlowe will ap- pear in her great success, When }kn1ghthood was in Flower" As is known, Miss Marlow is to star Jointly with B. s. Sothern next seas on, and this will probably be the last opportunity to see her as single star
 Tor several years. In the play she is 70 present Miss Marlowe has achieved one of her most signal successes, her ampersonation of Mary Tudor, being one of the most remarkable creations
 of the stage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

amusingly. The play is full of hu- man nature and heart interest with 8. pretty love story well told. The Chicago Inter Ocean of Monday, May 20, says: 1t is better than all other country plays put together" Gar loads Of scenery and properties are carried for this now famous rural drama, and the company here will in clude many of the original cast. Pri- ces are 20, 35, 90 and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
DIsTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- IJ hate COurt. Feb. 27. 1904

u bate Court. Feb 27. 1904
 Estate of Catherine Clark late of Water- bury in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward Clark. pray ing that letters of administrator may be grant ed on said estate, and an instrument in writing purportlng to be the last will and test ment of said deceased, may be proved approved. al- lowed and admitted to probate as per applica- tion on file more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, That salu application be heard and determined at the Probate Offlce in Water bury in said district. on the 5th day of Mar. A. D. 1904 at g. o clock Tn the forenoon and that no- tice be given ot the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon; by publishing the same three times in some news paper having 6 circulation in sald district.
 By order of Court,
 James J. Cassin, Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
GOVERNMENT INVESTIG GATING.

Cincinnati, Feb 27.-Suspecting an attempted violation of the neutrality laws, government officials here are in- vestigating the receipt by all the subor- dinate officers of the Ohio National Guard of letters promising positions and big pay to all who join a military expedition about to be organized. The officers are required to inquire for par ticulars of William Wayne of Norris town, Pa. The letters are dated New York and are mailed at different places
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
P LIS
Sunday. Feb 2S-Latest moving pie

Sunday. Feb 2S-Latest moving pie lures. master Tuesday, March Paul Rivers.
 Wednesday, March 2-Julia Mar lowe.
 Saturday. March 5-Edward Harri' gan in sOld Lavender"
 Monday, March 7--Lew Dockstader.
 Monday. April 25-Concert by t-e Waterbury Symphony orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
FLOW OLD IS ANN?"

There Is fun at Polls this after. noon and evening when the great catch question "How Old is AnnT' IS being exploited in musical comedy. Possibly there are few who haven't }st one time or another grappled with Shc problem, and there is real fun in ySatching the effort to unravel the mystery on the stage. Prices are 20, E6 and 90 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
MISS NELLYE T. REED.

Teacher of Dancing and Department no Bank street. Classes Tuesday and Friday evenings. Pupils received at any time. Special attention given to private pupils. Terms, 12 class les. sons, S4.O0. 4 private and 6 class lessons, $500. 6 private lessons, $500. Single lessons, private. $1.00. Larga class in Knights of Columbus hall every Wednesday evening"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
PAUL REVERE" :"

A historical romantic drama, found ed on Long Fellows idyllic poem of Paul Revere will be presented at Polps on Tuesday evening. There is a charming love story told in the play and 1t Is presented with a careful wealth of scenic equipment, making 1t production Of rarely entertaining character. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

EOR SALE-My home. No 56 Kellogg II Street. near Hillside Avenue. The house is practically new, finished through~, mantels, three bath rooms. two of which have Tennessee marble wainscottiugs, tilo floors and up to date fixtures, ceilings and side walls burlaped. Onaccount of leaving town will sell at bargain. smail pay- ment down, if desired 5 per cent interest on balance. The location Is one of the very best in the city, which will be seen by a visit to the place. A fine home for any one who buys it. Do not let this oppor- tunity go by if you are looking for hornes For further information write mo at Fulton. N. Y., JAMES V. WASHBURNE
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
NEW YORK GETS $2,Ooo, 900.

Washington, Feb 2T.-The senate committee on public buildings and grounds to-day ordered a favorable re- port on the bill appropr1ating $2, ,00O.- city in connection with the Pennsyl- vania station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

AT THE JACQUES. The Four Lukens, who have been [proving such sensation at the
 Jacques, will close their engagement IEhere this evening, giving way on
 Monday to another novelty headliner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
Miscellaneous.

NOTICE-The L. S.. Brow n Charcoal Co. lN are the sole agents of The American Charcoal Go. for the New England States! This charcoal is put up in large bags, on which is printed Browns Quickfire Char coal" This is the only genuine Browns charcoal. This charcoal Is prepared chemi- cally5 for family tuse. For sale by the Waterbury charcoaltCo., local agents.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

SPRlNG BARGAINS in Real Estate o In addition to my many investments in business and tenement property and my list of suburban homes, have just added to my grand list of lots the Shipley estate on the Waterville line, so Lam able to rent you a tenement, sell you farm. sell or build you a house in any part of the city. J. E. SANDlFORD. lo9 Bank street ioa South Main. Telephone 1892 o.li.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

.. MEETINGS TONIGHT. Nosahogan lodge school meeting. Friendly league, bank, 3 to 4:3O: sewing, 7:30.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. St Joseph's T. A. society. French Canadian institute. LUnion Fraternelle Franchise. Hendricken council, No 36. K. of O. St Thomas's Holy Name society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS
FOR SHLE.

EOR SALE-A we'll established grocery Il store, atinventory, on account of other business. Guarantee trade from $85 to $loo per week. For particulars inquire al $. M. Schneers jeweiry store. lo8 South Main street. 2-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
WHp8ED.

WANTED-To purchase secondhand,
 W three-quarter size pool table, in good condition. Address Box lo75, City. ,-.. 2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

EOR SALE-Two-family house. twelve II rooms, all improvements. 5e East Liberty street. 2-23-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

no YOU want truss If 50 go 10 Water -D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man. who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses 10 satisfied customers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
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-fams fly house, north end, for $1,3OO. Rents for SIP per month.
 J. T. PHELAN. 4c Bank Street. Take esavatoE.f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

' ,oTTIE E. FITZGERALD. 2e East A Main street. room 10. Brown block. Stamping. enbroidering and painting les sons givenl4<. Manicuring Parlors-O Open evenings until p. m., except Monday.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
KINEroGRAPH PICTURES. {

! As already announced. the Kineto. graph company of New York will live an exhibition of moving pictures ho-morrow evening at Polls. This company ranks among the leading dealers in moving films. and it prom ases for its first exhibition in Water bury some of the latest and best films in its collection. One of the principal features will be the presen- tAtion Of scenes during the Balti- more fire. It will make very pleas ant way to spend Sunday evening. Admission will be 25 cents to all parts of the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

M ADAM VENETTA wants everyone ir III Waterbury to know that she can be found in Waterville in the house next to ths Sprague block on Elm street. There one week more only. 2-24-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
.THE vILLAGB POSTMASTER.

1 One of the most interesting Ffea- lures of "The Village Postmaster" which will be presented at Poli's on Monday evening, is the fidelity shown in the resuscitation of modes, fostumes and manners of half cen fury ago. The flounced skirts for the women and queer garbs for the men indicate the period Of the play, way jback dn 1852, very clearly. as we'll as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

NOW is the time to have your Co.Carts N 1repaired;a new tires put on. etc. Send in your lawn moM CTS now and have them ready for use when you need them, thus avoiding delay and disappointment. Re member that we do jobbing of every de- scrlption. C. w. Messer, Phoenix avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

0LD gas and electric fixtures made to V look like new a: half regular cost. Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,. Moriartys building. East Main street. Work guaranteed. called for and delivered. Telephone 243.l5. .. ll-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

EOR SALE-At half price. stock in Rink II building, as we must vacate at once. Call and see furnishings and carpets at le6 Bank. J. c. Twining, 2-27.6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

WANTED-Toolmaker, expert on spoon W and fork cutting and raising dies. Give references, experience and wages ex- pected. Oneida Community, Niagara Falls, N. Y. @ 2-22-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

WY All kinds of fancy washing W and ironing. Shirtwaists and fancy dresses specially. Mrs Atwood. II Sum mer St., City. 2.25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

WANTED-Experieno lady agent at W once to canvass for crayon portraits. Salary or commission. Inquire 50 Scovill street, Artist l. Hirsch. 2-23-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

A S TT o E T -A. n..r. x. Ths Kind You Have AlEayS Bought s's,s'''' ss Gy8zz1zsf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

DRESS HAND wants position. either in 1 town or out of town. Can work on cutting out, drawing through or blanking. Address J. K.. Democrat office. 2-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
LATE WANTS:

WANTED-People 10 know we are driv-
 w en out of business in Old Rink build ing on 10 days notice. Call for bargains. i9e Bank street. J. C. Twining. 2-27-e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

NV soldiers and widows ot
 W soldiers to know that secure pen sions witt out delay. Pension vouchers OK ecuted. George Robbins, e3 Center street. (Post AZ. & e. .A.esR.l -.. Insurance. notary public. G2-31-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

FoR RENT-Small office in the center II of city. Apply to Palace Barber shop, Ii West Main. 2.27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
FOR REQ&.

ITO RENT-A six-room tenement, first I floor, all improvements. SIS. h. quire lO7O South Main streets. 2-2o-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

w WANTED-Immediate 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. ~ .&te 2-22.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

ITO RENT-Three large rooms and gar Il den. $e per month. Inquire le9 Hill street. .-.. .....-.s 2-24-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

EOR RENT-Tenement of four large IL rooms: water in the house. $6. Isaac Trepanier, Chambers street 2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

NNO RENT-A pleasant room with board
 l. fer German man in German family 4l3 South Main, End floor. 2-25-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

Captain Dieppe has a production in London at Charles Frohman's Duke of York Theatre last Monday night. The principal part was played by Henry B. Irving, and Irene Vanbrugh made much of the role played here by Margaret Dale. ..-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

ITO RENT-Five rooms, new building I all impr ovements. Inquire Cutie Clothing Co.,, ee South Main St. 2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

WANTED-Anyone looking for an over W coat and to save money at the same time. to call and inspect our misfits. Also our lire of secondhand overcoatsA many worn a short time only. Wm. Possner, 3o3 Bank street. 9-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

WANTEID,-;Mesn I,; or ,, women o, 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-l07tf
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-17
Local Sveather Report. New Haven. March 1G.
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High water to-day. 11:25 D. m.
L. NJ. TARR. Observer.

High water to-day 11:25 p. m.
 The Smart Set for April at The Pease- Lewis Co.
 E. E. Hallock has just returned from a months trip to Cuba.
 J. M. Forman, Yale '9S, has story in the current Golfers Weekly entitled, Mine Bells
 Clifford Bryan is quite i'll at the home of his parents in Woodmont with an at tack of the grip.
 George Schenck, with Thomas Elliott, the engineer. sailed for Galveston Sat urday, going to Cuba.
 The Yale handball game with the Y. M. e. "A. scheduled for this evening has been postponed unti Friday evening.
 The Rev. c. F. Upson of Woodmont now has finely matched pair of horses, having just bought horse which is nearly like the other which he has had for some time.
 The following men have been elected committee to edit a Divinity School magazine at Yale: G. D. Castor, chair man; G. H. Driver, 0. E. Maurer, A. F. Rora back, Nf. l.. Burton.
 Hartford, Conn. March 16.-Fraank Bolster, aged 6S, a veteran of the Civil war, dropped dead this afternoon at 1147 Main street, the primary cause of death being uraenic convulsions.