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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
JOSEPH JEFFE ERSON
THE VETERAN ACTOR HAS SAID FAREWELL TO THE PUBLIC.
For Years He Has Been the Idol of the American Theater-G Going \, People-Forty Years
 on the Stage.

Best beloved of American actors, most widely known of American act ors. dean of the American stage, Jos eph Jefferson says his final farewell to the public.
 May he in the proposed journey to Florida regain strength and health; may he live to enjoy the long holiday he has promised himself fer years past, live to enjoy the pleasures count ed by him the choicest" nature ana outdoor life, my paintings, my books, and pleasant companionship with wife, children and friends
 It is almost 40 years genial old Rip has played and danced and philosO- phized and repented before the eyes of an understanding public, but doubtless never again will be be interpreted as only Jefferson could interpret the gypsy like old man. June, 1903, saw what is to be, without doubt, Jefferson's s last appearance on the stage, the occasion being the presentation of Rip Van \ Wrinkle in Paterson, N. J., near which city stands his summer home of Ho- hokus. Though 75 years of age, the actor had expected to go. on as usual with his travels and theatrical life this fall, but the beginning of the sea- son found him too i'll to keep his en- agreements, and the illness brought him to the decision that the time had come to make his exit from the stage.
 His debut was made 72 years ago when, tot of three. he appeared on the boards as a small Jim Grow. Jeff ferson, as is true of many of our most noted actors, was born to the stage. He is the fourth of his line. to make a name in the theatrical profession, his father, grandfather and great-grand- father all having won distinction as actors. The Jefferson chronology is as follows: Thomas Jefferson, 1728-80; Joseph Jefferson, 1774-1832; Joseph Jefferson, 1804-1842; Joseph Jefferson. born at Philadelphia 1929. The last Jefferson, "our Joe" is of English, French and Scotch blood, the French from his mothers side.
 Joe Jefferson's parents led the un- certain life of the strolling player, and during his childhood the family experi- ] enced varying fortunes in their wan derings in the west and south, Chicago for 12 years being their headquarters. Jefferson served his apprenticeship in scattered field, the company of which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24

he was a youthful member ..even fol- lowing the armies of the republic into Mexico" Tn New York he early made a good impression, but it was in Eng land that Rip Van Wrinkle began it's great career-in 1865, I believe. On his return to America, the demand for his presentation of this character was shown by unprecedently long seasons and crowded houses and the lame of Rip and Jefferson became indissolubly connected.
 Fame and fortune both have reward ed the life-work of Joseph Jefferson; he is a great man. and also rich man. Many years he has been able to enjoy the good things wealth can buy, and the building up of beautiful estates has been one of his passions. Years ago he bought an estate on the Hudson river, purchased ore at Hohokus, N T.. a dwelling at Buzzard.s Bay, Mass, and an island home near New Iberia, La. This southern plantation, down near the Gulf of Mexico, has been, per- haps, his favorite retreat, a secluded spot where the beauty of wonderful old trees, tropic flowers and surrounding waters appealed to his artistic soul.
 For Jefferson is an artist in more ways than one, has displayed very con- siderable talent as a painter; and since 1880 has acted but part of each sea- son, preferring to devote his time to the art of painting. His landscapes are said to possess the same charm as his acting, distinguished for tenderness and touch of mystery.
 Jefferson has done as much as any one actor towards the elevation of the stage; has stood for clean living and clean acting. In fact. some actor has spoken of him as the Sunday school comedian" Jefferson, in reply to gibes concerning his custom of cutting out indelicate lines, said: You take an unfair and unmanly advantage of people when you force them to listen, to coarseness. They are, for the time, imprisoned, and have no choice but to hear and see your ill-breeding You have no better right to be offensive on the stage than you have in the draw ing room
 KATHERINE POPE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
STRANGE MONUMENT
THE CELTIC STONES FOUND IN
 SOUTHERN BRITTANY.
Authorities Differ as to Their Mean ing-A Relic of Prehistoric Peo- ple-Thought to Have Had
 Sepulchral Origin.

The stone monuments of that prehis- toric people-Celtic or Turanian-up whom tradition and history alike throw so little light, are found all along the western fringe of Europe, but no where do they exist to such an extent, or in so perfect a state of preservation, as in the Morbihan district of southern Brittany. Around the village of Car mac, at the base of the promontory of Quiberon, a wide area of country is dotted over with cromlechs, dolmens and tumuli Some of these have fallen into decay, others only explored during recent years, stand as they were left by their early builders many centuries ago. The most remarkable feature, however. is presented by the align
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
TIME TABLE. HIGHLAND DTvTSTnN

Corrected to Sept. 12, 1904.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at 7:O5 a. m.; 12:38, 3:15, 7:15. D. m. Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. ton from Boston. Hartford and way stations at 8:16,is11:4O a. m.; 1:45' 6:50 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station Tor New York, Poughkeepsie, Dan- bury and way stations at S:27 a. m.; and l:5O and TOO p. m. rlon from New York, Poughkeepsie. Danbury and way stations at 6:55 a. m.; 12:34 and THO D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Meadow street station at S:3O Arrive at Meadow street station at 800. II 30 q. m.; 4:5O, 6:50 and $50
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION Trains leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport. New Haven and other places south at G:35. 7:55. 10: 52 a. m.; 1:14, 3:04, 4:35, 6:15 and for New Haven and way stations only, 500 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New York. Bridgeport. New Hay. en and way stations at 7:15, S:25. o:O5. IO;5S a. m; LIS, 3:45. 5:20. 6:80. 8:53, s:4s p. nn.: 12:39 Q. m. ' Trains leave Bank street station for Wlnsted and way stations at S:25. 10:5S a. m.; IS, 3:45, 6:53 and o.4a p. m. For Waterville only, GAO a. m.: 5:20 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at .35 T:55. 10;52 a. m.; IA. 3:O4, 5:47. CHS D. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way statfons a+ GAS. 6:30, 11:03 q. m; 1:22. 8:5O, 5:1O 0:1o. 6:58, S:53 and 11:20 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street statj,n frcn Watertown and way stations at GAO. TAG. 1O:42 a. m.: loo. 2:58, 80 b:5o. GAS. 7:45. 11:16 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for Nov York, Bridgeport and New Hsynn If 7:O5 a. m.; 1:05, 5:10 p. m.. and for Bridgeport and way stations only. $50 a. m. New Haven and way sta tions only, 500 D. m
 Arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport and New Ha ven at 9y:53 m; 12:50, 7:52. 1O:O5 n m.
 Leave Bank street station for Water. town and way stations at 9:oS a. m and sos ?. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations, at o:53 n. m and 4:58 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for Middietown and way stations at e:21 a. nj. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta. ion from Ariddletown and way sta lions at 7:50 a. ID. and 3:5S p. n.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at TOO 1O:5O a. m.; 4:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta. lion from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:2o q. m.; 2:35. 7:42 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:5O, II :O0 a. nn.; 5:50 p. n.
 Arrive at Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at $50 g. m.; 3:45, $50 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
PREPARING FOR OPERATION.
Surgeons Careful Attention to De-
 tails and Few Moments of Privacy.

Not long since we happened to be personally interested in a grave sur. gical operation about to be performed in one of our hospitals, says Medical Talk for the Home.
 The surgeon who was to perform the operation was in preparation for the ordeal before him. He had thorough ly disiEfected his hands and clothing He had donned the operating robe ot spotless white. His beard and hair and nails had been given the usual attention
 After all this, he had retired to a private room to spend few minutes by himself.
 What was he doing?
 Tn our opinion he was doing a very important thing before taking up the task that lay before him. He was ly- ing down on couch, in dark room, where no noise nor interruption could disturb him. He was lying on his back, with his eyes closed, going over mentally every detail of the surgical operation which lie was about to per- form. He was meditating upon the solemn responsibility which he had undertaken. Whether the woman about to be operated upon should re- turn to her family, well and happy, to take up again those duties that had been interrupted by her sickness, or whether she was miserably to perish, victim of horrible disease, all de- pended upon this surgeon.
 Perhaps he was praying Praying for himself. X Praying for steady nerve, clear eyesight. a courageous but kindly spirit. We hope SO.
 But whether or not he was praying, at least he was doing g very wise thing. A few minutes of silence, of calm deliberation, before entering up- on his task, was a precaution which we recommend to all surgeons.
 We also recommend all surgeons who use such precaution. Far bet ter is such procedure than to do what so many surgeons do, nerve themselves up with a glass of whisky. or possibly hypodermic injection of morphine
 The surgeon, like the priest, should feel that his function in the world IS holy one. If any man is in need of divine guidance and strength more than the priest it is the surgeon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
TO THE BOARD or COUNTY COM

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missioners for New Haven County:
 I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, at 691 South Main street, town of Waterbury. My place of business iS not located within 200 feet in a direct line of church edihce or public school house, or the premises pertain ing thereto, or any postoffice, public library or cemetery. Dated at Wa terbury this 17th day of October A. D. 1904
 GEORGE FOSTER, Applicant
 We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the town of Waterbury, hereby. endorse the application of the above named for such license: Peter Bauby, Hu- bert Rigney, Joseph Bauby, Edward s. Cullen, Thomas H. Pryor Dated at Waterbury this 17th day of Octo. Der, A D. 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
BATHE IN SOLEMN MANNER
Germans at the Seaside Seem to Take But Little Enjoyment in
 the Water.

The Germans are great, learned and scientific nation, but love of washing, for washing's sake, is not in them, say $ Short Stories.
 A course of baths, taken as "kur" (cure), commands their respect, but bath recklessly indulged in every day, without solemn preparation or doc tors sanction, awakens their amaze ment.
 An ordinary holiday at the seaside, where sea bathing is looked on as q pleasure by the British. IS much more serious affair to the German It is "kur."
 A bath lasting the prescribed number of minutes is solemnly taken every day, whatever the weather may be, until the requisite amount is reached, when they are relinquished under the firm convic- tion that one more would undo the gooG of the "kur''
 A bath taken in a private house is solemn ceremony. The doctor orders 1t, and room is prepared. If the tempera- ture is less than sultry, a fire is lighted. and sheets are hung round it to warm
 The bather is allowed no food for LuTEG uOUTSh UGIOTS tue time nXGQ, ana wears an air of importance and cour- ageous resignation.
 Punctually at the hour arranged, a bath is brought on a truck, followed by another truck, with barrels of hot water The bather then mattresses and dons an equivalent to bathing dress, and hav- ing conscientiously remained the re- quisite number of minutes in the water, dries himself, or herself, in the warm sheets.
 That person should be so lost to all sense of decency as to tbathe in the privacy of their own room without a bathing dress is very shocking to Ger man modesty.
 Two young English girls at a school were seriously demonstrated with by their schoolmistress for being so i'm modest as to wash more than their faces and hands every morning. and finding they persisted in their outrageous con- duct a screen was arranged round their washstands that the German girls might not be contaminated by the shocking sdnrhE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the city of Waterbury, in the matter of assessment and determination of bene- fits and damages accruing to all par ties interested in the layout of Louns. bury street, from Baldwin street east erly to the east line of the Mulcahy school property, and the establishment Of a grade on said street, between the aforesaid points, as the same was ac- cepted by the board of aldermen, Juno 6, 1904, approved June 9, 1904. made report to the board of aldermen, set ting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons inter ested in the proposed public improve ment pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city, to appear be- fore them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard, at the time and place specified, in said notice. all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon, they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the city of Wa. terbury, for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub lie improvement, over and above all damages, the sums written opposite their names, respectively, to wit: North side, George and Cornelius Ira cy, $44,S7; city of Waterbury, SAG. %; south side, Timothy McSweeney, $23.S .S9; George and Cornelius Tracy, $66.19. Total, $1S1.14.
 Report accepted, assessment of bene. fits and damages confirmed and adopt. ed by the board of aldermen, October IT, 1904; approved October IS, 1904. Payable November 4, 1904, at the office of the collector of taxes, Edwin s. Hunt, City hall building.
 Attest:
 GEORGE H. NETTLETON, c:ty Clerk.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24

ments, or lines of standing stones, which run across the country, up hill and down dale, for distance of more than two miles.
 The alignments of Carnac have for long been puzzle to the archaeologist. They consist of three groups separated by short intervening spaces. The most westerly Is the group of Le Menec, the Place of Remembrance" The stones, some of which are 16 feet in height and weigh many tons, are about 300 in number, and are arranged in II par allel lines, with about ten feet between each stone. At the western end, where there is circle some 300 yards in di- ameter, the stones are very large, but followed in an easterly direction they gradually diminish in size until they cease altogether near the road from Auray to Carnac. After an interval of 300 yards the group of Kermario, ..the Place of the Dead" is reached. Here the stones form ten rows of about 4,000 feet in length. The arrangement as regards size, is repeated, the stones on the west being the largest, but a grad ual diminution occurring towards the east Another short break separates the group of Kerlescant, the Place of Burning
 The stones are of unhewn granite, similar to that found in the neighbor- hood. Excavations have led to the dis scovery beneath some of them of ashes, flint chips and fragments of pottery, but no traces of human bones.
 What meaning these menhirs have, or for what purpose they were erected, Is lost in the mists of antiquity. Some have supposed them to be the remains of a great temple; others that they commemorate a battle. Most authori- ties, however, consider that they had 8 sepulchral origin, and the grim signifi- canoe of the names the groups bear has been held to support this view.
 The tumuli, of which a large number exist in the neighborhood, appear to have no very definite relation to the lines of standing stones. Each consists of mound of earth heaped over a central chamber, the walls and roof of which are formed of broad, flat stones Tn some cases there are two or three chambers opening into each other. Tn the course of long ages the earth has been washed away from many of the tumuli, and the stones of the central chamber now stand uncovered. Such a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
MUSIC OF TIRE coRiT.

 The grand armies of peace are encamping There Is no glint on the spear, no glaze on
 the shield, No flashing of helmet, nor the gleaming
 of Blade, For the shaft of each weapon is with pearl
 inlaid Their standards are glist ming with the
 dew of the dawn And glowing in splendor with the grow
 ing of morn, And there's music far sweeter than the 'Tis the life-giving music of the rustling corn. flow stately and majestic and graceful in Are 1he soldiers of peace in their mantle
 of green! Der the brow of each soldier waves a tall.
 tasseled plume An emblem of plenty Is the straw nodding
 bloom. From land of the prairies and realms of the
 morn They are coming, their arms brimming with golden corn, And there's music far sweeter than the
 huntsman's horn Iris the life-giying music of the rustling
 corn They are marching abreast where the dim The grand armies of peace, born of earth
 and the skies, Meath their ribbons and pennons there are
 ugly scars The trophies of victories, the red ensign of wars. Bread bearers for the nations, more fruit
 full than trees, The tread of their legion Is heard across
 the wide seas, Keeping step to the music of Plenty's full
 horn , Iris the life-giving music of the rustling
 corn! Baltimore Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24

structure is called a dolmen. Tn Eng land it would be a cromlech, but in Brittany this term is more correctly applied to circle of stones. Within the tumun ashes, bones, ornaments, stone axes, and other objects have been found. An interesting feature of the axes is that they have nearly all been deliberately broken, possibly that their spirits might be liberated to serve their master in another world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Street Widenine.

Sealed proposals for the widening Of West Main street, from the Naugatalch river easterly, will be received by tho board of public works until 4 D. m. Tuesday, November 1, 1904, at which hour they will be publicly opened and read Each bid must be accompanieoi by certified check for $20O, mads payable to the city comptroller Tho right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Bids must be made out on blank forms which can be obtained at tha office of the bureau of engineering. By order of the board.
 R. A. CAIRNS,
 City Engineer October 21, 1904. 10-21-8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
FIRE ALARM.

A-Cor SoutE Main ana Grand staL
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Go (P.)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro (r,.)
 18-Cor East Main and Niagara sta. l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott road l0-Cor High and Walnut sts. i6-Cor East Main and Cherry sta. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts 21-Cor North Elm and fnqsbury stn. B. Burton, street engine house. 2l--Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury cts. 25-Cor North Main and North sts. z6-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. xS--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine stz 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow ata- 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 84-Cor ". Main and Watertown ri. S So-Gonn Ky x L't'g Co. car h'se {P1 56-Waterbury Brass Go (P.) S1-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Fscfd sts
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sfa. 43--New England Watch Go (P.) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co (pYs 46-Waterbury Buckle Go (P1 41-Cor s. Main and Washington afa 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 63- Waterbury Clock Go, case fac ff31 q 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No 5 Hose house.
 58 Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sr. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sfs. 73-North Willow st. cor Hillside. 7a-Cor Johnson and WatarviIle sts. 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard 162-Cor East Main and Melton sfs. 173-East Main st, opposite Poli's. 212-The Platt Bros Go P.) 213--Hammond Buckle Go (P.) 214--W aterbury CHk Go, m'v't fac lp.} 216-Cor North Main and Grove sfs. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sfs. 253- Farm street.
 254-Corner Edna and North Main sis 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts 263- Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues 272-Grove, bet Central 6 Holmes avs 8I1-S. N. B. Telephone Go bldg, (P.) e12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. S13-Randolph &a Gloves (P.) S14-Plume x Atwood T.) S15-Amer1can King Go fP.l Bl6-Eiectrtc Light Station (P.1 3lS-Hoimes, Booth & Haydens (P.D Y2l--No 4 Hose house. Sz2--Cor Green and N. Leonard sta. 323-Cor Washington av & Porter l;t. S24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. S25 Cor Simons st & Washington .. 371-City Lumber & Coal Go (P.) 412-Tracy Bros P.)
 432- Cor Liberty and s. Main sfs 4b1-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (P3 6S2--Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 T | -k,- -1rr
 III. Three strokes, I2 n... 6 D m.
 Fire gong blows at 9 o'clock
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-T strokes quicE will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1- Fifteen strokes quick will call out the militia.
 (P.) Private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
Watch Calls the Hours.

A new Swiss watch contains a tiny hard rubber photograph plate, which calls out the hours loud enough to be heard 20 feet away. Sentiment can be added by having the words recorded on the plate in the tones of dear friend-as those of mans wife or children.-Som- eryille Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
One for Him.

"The trouble with women," said the red-faced man. Ifs that they ain't got any sense of humor."
 T suppose" said the timtd little woman, that that's the reason why we never laugh at our husbands" ."-- St. Paul Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
Comes as a Relief.

Toward the close of the day the average business man has met so many grumblers, that if man comes in with the right kind of smile on, he can get anything he wants.--At- chison Gloh~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
As He Saw the Problem.

What makes you lead this idle life?"
 Mister" said Plodding Pete, T never fought about dat side of de question What I've been tryin' to figure out is why so many people go to work. '- Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
Relief for Nasal Catarrh.

Dissolve a teaspoonful of boracic acit powder and a saltspoonful of salt in h.. a pint of boiling water Use about three times day, lukewarm,, by pouring a It tile into the palm of the hand and draw ling through the nostril. Detroit Ere Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24

Taking Unfair Advantage.
 He-You say you like manly man. What is your idea of a manly man? She-Well, for instance, one who doesn't stay and stay, just because he knows the girl isn't strong enough to throw him out.New Yorker.