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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
THE TALMA CLUB.

A rare evening of enjoyment will be furnished the public Thursday night at Polls when the TaIma minstrels present their melange of song, joke and burlesque. The city officials will be present prepared to act on the va rious tips that will be given for prop erly conducting municipal affairs dur ing the balance of their term of of- flee. New songs, at present the lead ing favorites in the newest produc- tions of New York, will be rendered in Raymond Moore style; a chorus of forty voices will be there to assist the singers in pleasing the audience, and the stage setting itself will be far be yond in its brilliancy any attempt that has preceded this performance Come and see Dr Moriarty and Martin Me- Evoy as premier end men. Hear At torney Cassidy's monologue on his ex- perience at City hail. Hear Joe Ken nedy relate his experience with the moon. See the predicament of mem Der of the board of public safety on trial replying to the questions of his subordinates. These are but few of the features that will furnish enjoy ment to the large audience that will throng Polls Thursday, April 7th, when the ''Talma minstrels come to town"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Rose Naynon with her trained birds will close her engagement at the Jacques this evening, giving place on Monday to Pat Rooney and Emma Francis as the leaders Of bill that will just teem with comedy and the Old time features of vaudeville. Many people will remmeiber what tremen- dous furore this clever pair caused When they appeared Int Polls with
 The Rogers Brothers Tn Harvard" last season, and this was only an echo or the tremendous enthusiasm aroused everywhere they played with tue VerInan comedians Indeed, had they not scored such a tremendous success actually outshining the stars themselves, they might yet have been playing in the company, depr1ving vaudeville of two of its best expon- ents. That success with the Rogers brothers however. has made them In extraordinary demand on the yaude- vile circuit, but Manager Poli has been able to secure them notwith- standing, and in presenting them at the Jacques he Is quite confident they Will duplicate the success tllat has at tended them elsewhere on the circuit and which they scored at Polls last season. Another Interesting number Will De the appearance of Miss Kate Minnahan, who has a number of rela. tives and friends in this city an6 whose mother Hattie Slater, was some years ago organist at the Church ot the Immaculate Conception The bil Will include in addition Smith and Fuller, George w. Stewart, Baby 1 Jeanette and others. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 2t cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
THE THEATERS

the treachery of his former friend, Messala, and his mother and sister are condemned to a living death among the lepers. 1t is at this point that the action of the play commences.
 Following the dim interior of the Roman gallery Astraea is shown, re- yealing the grim-visaged slaves tug ging at their cars with cIock-like pre- cision. The exciting and realistic wreck scene is next presented, show ing Hur's escape with Arr1us, the Ro- man tribune and master oT the craft.
 The same picture then changes to the home of Simonides ill Antioch, and from that to the Grove of Daphne and the Temple of Apollo. Here Ro- man maidens dance and Ben Hur stands in the group grave and stern. Again the picture changes and the Fountain of CaStalia is revealed, q beautiful setting fringed with tower ing palms. Next in order is the great spectacular chariot race. The opening scene depicts the great gate way to the circus at Antioch, where the race is to be held Crowds of pleasure seekers enter and betting is lively, some shouting Tor Messala and others for Ben Hur. Above the shouts of the crowd a rumble is heard and above it the clattering of horses hoofs Tn moment all is dark, but in another instant the interior of the circus is revealed and the race under full headway, which terminates with Ben Hur the winner. The last act of the spectacle is fitting one in ev- cry respect. 1t shows the Mount of Olives crowded with lepers, all appeal ing to our Saviour for cleansing. The presence of the Messiah is indicated by powerful white light, and che curtain falls on a great chorus of thanksgiving, in which 200 voices | take part.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

what I can do for you here That suits me- said I, taking the pass, which got me through the gates of the other place. After investigation I returned to the vicinity of St. Peter. who saw me coming: 'Hellop said the saintly gatekeeper, I'm glad to see you're back again. You're not seeing my back said I, for I don't intend to turn 1t on you again--I've decided to come back here and 1ocate.' That's good said Peter, but what made you decide to stop here? Vaudeville busi- ness is far better in the other place. Don't you like the company down be- lowT o, yes,' said I, the company is fine. but there isn't an asbestos cur tain in the whole blamed place."
 Fl:
 The double funeral of Dan Daly, the comedian, and his brother Timothy was held Tuesday at the Church of The bodies which had lain in the house of the brothers at Revere were watched over by many friens, and the morning they were removed to the church the parlors were filled with rel ] atives and friends. The floral remem brances were numerous. At the home 1 of Dan Daily one room was filled witf l them There were eighty-four square pieces. At three o'clock the bodies were removed to the church. where services were conducted by the Rev James Lee assisted by the Rev M. J l Sullivan and the Rev. NJ. J. O'ConnCr l The church was so crowded that tht steps and sidewalk were filled witt l those who were unable to get in. Tn. choir, under the direction of Mis- Catherine Candy. rendered musica l program, and solos were sung b. Thomas E. Clifford of Boston ant Mrs Annie Stovin of Maiden. Man. people we'll known in the theatrica world attended some having com l from New York and Philadelphia The floral offerings were so large ant numerous that 1t required two larg I barges to transport them from tn house to the graves in the Holy Cros cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS
Fire Department Quarters Being Ell
 larged-Hunting for Assaulters.

Fire Department Quarters Being En-
 larged- Hunting for Assaulters. !. The additional room which is being added to the present suite of the fire department is already under con- struction. When finished the local de- padtment will have some of the best rooms in the state.
 MT Humiston of Nova Scotia Hill will move into the old Fox tenement within a few days.
 The Watertown A. c. will give an other of their popular dances at the town hall on Monday evening.
 Guy Lamson of Yale college is spending his vacation here.
 N. E. Miller attended d meeting of the members of the Connecticut In demnity association in New Haven re. gently 1t IS said that they are going to try to collect from those members who failed to pay their last assess ment.
 Leslie Barlow is attending business college in Waterbury.
 Walter Deland of Lynn, Mass, is yis- iting his brother. R. N. Deland. He expects to enter the employ of Joseph Norwood of Union City on Monday.
 Mass will be said in St Johns church on Easter Sunday at and 10:45 o'clock.
 Ben Peck of Waterbury is spending few days in town. c. $. Hungerford of New York city visited at Dr VarielPs yesterday.
 A number of people from here in tend ito take in tha- trial of B. H. Mat- toon in Winsted on Tuesday
 Fast day was an unusually quiet one in Watertown.
 It is reported that Sheriff Rigney of Waterbury is assisting Constable Peek in his search for the parties that handcuffed and beat James Me Cleary.
 Edward Bartlett, employed in the New York office of the Metropolitan Insurance Go. is visiting his parents in town.
 The Watertown fire department will give an entertainment and dance at the town hall on the evening of April 15. A good time is promised all who attend.
 The chase for Marlow and Prind1e is being kept up and Sheriff Peck hopes to have them handed behind the bars within short time. The young fellows went from here to New York city, where it is believed they now arex
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
OAKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

MT and Mrs J. B. Kelly of Newton Heights went to New York Thursday to spend Good Friday and Easter at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs Small
 Miss Josephine Barry has gone to Danbury for about a weeks visit at the home of her parents,
 Walter A. Lewis and family of New ton Heights are spending the holidays in Hartford.
 Miss Clara Place is visiting at the home of her parents in Middlebrook, N. Y., for few days.
 John J. Loughlin spent the day at his wifes parents in Hartford
 MEETINGS TONIGHT.
 School meeting.
 Bakers, union.
 Waterbury Typographical union, No 329.
 Waterbury association, N. A. S. D. Friendly league, Penny Prevalent bank, for the public, 3 to 4;30; snlrt waist class, 7:30
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. Sheridan council, K. of c.
 Melchisedeck lodge, I. o. B. R. St Francis Xavier Holy Name soci- ety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Chief Schmidt Arrested Minor for
 Smoking in the Town Hall.


 Thursday night Chief of Police Schmidt arrested a lad of tender years named Andrew Gordon for smoking in the town hall building. The chief placed the boy under arrest and yesterday morning in the borough court Judge Hungerford continued the case. There is a state Law against the use of tobacco by children as well as a fire department order prohibit ng smoking in theW town hall building. The Gordon boys arrest ought to serve as warning to the rest of those youngsters who are in the habit of smoking around public places
 At the services in all the churches tomorrow. Easter Sunday appropri- ate music will be rendered.
 MT and Mrs R. H. Page of Union City are visiting relatives in New Fla ven.
 Last night a man with a jag aboard jumped from a swiftly moving trolley car at Onion City, Those who saw him jump expected he would be terribly injured, but he escaped injury and aside from being well spattered with mud suffered no i'll effects for his foolhardiness.
 The fourth annual concert and dance will be given by the Naugatuck drum corps at Columbus hall Easter Monday evening.
 Miss Annie Grant of Oak street is visiting relatives in New Haven.
 James Rabbit of Thomaston, who has been visiting Richard Weary of Anderson street. has returned home.
 Yesterday, Good Friday, was one of the most disagreeable days of the year. The heavy rain which fell nearly all day kept many people in- doors and in fact very few were on the streets. The majority of the stores closed at noon and the day was generally observed as a holiday. The services at the churches were well at tended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
DIRRLE.s PICTuREs.

The moving picture exhibition al Polis to-nDrrow evening will be fur nished by Prof J o. Dibble, whose previous engagements here have al. ways furnished excellent satisfaction He announces among his views for to morrow evening reproduction of the battle of the Yalu. for which he has exclusive rights in Connecticut, and several showing the real Japs behind the guns There are some very vivid views of the Baltimore fire also, and any number of miscellaneous ones Admission is 25 cents to all parts od the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
TERRY M'GovERN.

Unusual interest attaches to the en- gagement of 'The Bowery After Dark" Monday and Tuesday evenings at Polls for the reason that Terry McGovern, the sturdy little fighter, and his wife have the IeadirE roles. Both are said to act reasonably well, and Terry shows what he can do with the gloves when he engages in a three round bout with Danny Dougherty, the former bantam champion. Prices are 25, 35, 5O and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
SOuSA

Tuesday afternoon at Polls the fla nous Sousa and his band will appear for a single concert, which will mark their farewell appearance in Water bury, as ''The March King is mak- ing this his last concert tour. In ad- dition to the band members he will present Miss Estelle Liebling, so- prano, and Jessie Strauss, violinist. as special soloists. Sale of seats Mon- day at 30, 75 cents and S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
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 P o L IS . ..;a

Saturday, April 2-Charles Hawtrey Mn "A Man from Blankley's."
 Thursday, April Big minstrel en- &ertainment by Talma club.
 April IS, 19 and ;l0-"Ben Hur."
 Monday. April 25-Concert by t5e Waterbury Symphony orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED-To move your furniture at reasonable prices. As oseveral first class turnouts to let. double or single; rubber tires of all descriptions. A, M. Larscn's livery and trucking stable, corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 253-4.
 3-S-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED, for U. s. Army. able bodied.
 unmarried men, between ages of 2l and 35, citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits. who can speak, read and write English. For infor~ nation apply RECRUTINGO OFFICER, 89o Chapel street, New Haven. 66 State street. Hartford, 1922 Main street. Bridgeport, or' 1oo Bank street. Waterbury. l.7-n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

XM MANTED-lmmediat tenement of
 five, six or seven rooms, first or second floor. Price from $16 to $22. Leave word at Democrat office or address TX. this office. 2-22.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED-To sell the best made
 w Watches. Chains. Rings. or any other jewelry at inc lowest prices All
 work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all It's branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. Ruby, i72 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED-Men or women local repros
 w sentatives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizes. Write J. N. Trainer. 80 East Washington square, New York, N. Y. 2-l5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED-New pupils for spring term.
 " April 4. Bookkeeping, shorthand taught sooner, positions procured quicker, tuition less, at Monroe's Business College. Gall. 15l Bank street. 3-28-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WANTED D - Carpenters. machinisis.
 w watch makers, bicycle makers and re-s pairers. in fact. everybody who does uok| want to go home at noon to try enc of my; 200 dinners, then he will surely buy six tickets for dollar, or he can get a good lunch for 1oc, with a cup of good hot cotfees Main street, opposite Castles market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
Joseph Adanlek
 Carpenter and Builder.

Jobbins of all kinds attended to promptly. Orders lett at 3l3 Bank Street or at residence, " Summer Street. 3.2l-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WTANTED-Old soldiers and widows ot
 w soldiers to know that secure pen- sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex- ecuted George Robbins, 63 Center street. (Post 49. c. A. RI Insurance, notary public. l2-31-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
BEN HIrR

zat1on, and it is the strictest part of he policy of this firm of play produc- IFS not to deal in any setbnd hand material. They preferred to let fhe ountry wait until they could send he present organization. Knowing hat when it did come the public would be all the more pleased. It is or this reason that Ben Hur' will he loubly enjoyable to theatamgr gdor hey will have the Elea eAyure ofng t interpreted bxue fhe compaiat eresensl su it in New York, Bosnd = deiphfa, with very few ces. & Ben HUT" is divided into cts Eet in seventeen scenes, the Eus bnes pass before the eye nkdm visions, and before the memorMy particular one has been tnled upon the mind, another and stre beautiful appears and overshade first. It is for this reason the dramatic action of the play st Tividly Impressed upon the pr,
 and is never lost sight of for lie moment. Two or more vfsitAe Rheater Is really necessary tor Ay enjoy and understand the hl fs spectacle, 1t being so stupendOts stage arrangements. To one h. bletely bewildered by the nbf stagecraft, the realization cont The lofty tone of the text is ie measure accountable for the s-
 sion received General Lew le hid not write "Ben Hur' fore
 purposes, and for this reason h
 Young, the dramatist, is entitA
 kenerous need of praise for tl- her in which he has supplied q,
 hcffon without sacrificing theE N points and beauties of the boo
 Edgar Stillman Kelley. wi piled the music, is graduate r kard. and has been accepted best authority of Egyptian nj
 khia country. Mir Kelley isl
 pyrAduafe from the Conservaf
 music at Stuttgart, Germany.
 he completed his musical studi
 k<rs1qer. Speidel, Finck and s Hl@ musical settings for Be
 have commanded great attent h l1nxtinted praise. He opens
 ,For4aanee of "Ben Hur" with which lends realism and ins fo fne action of the play. I'll r8nre@ents tffe Wise Men k,eserf and the appearance
 aan,ffr star of Bethlehem, tn
 Sf lsneeling men being raised
 nna expectation; the pale ligh
 hnaarf and the reverential s1
 fhe atage group holds the
 SpellBound No word is spok
 fhe next scene, where IS reve
 brilliantly colored terrace of u |zp nf HUT and she house
 | Yeratsaiem in the distanc,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

HARM FOR SALE-56 acres wood. I About l,50o cords standing,) 40 acres arabic and pasture, good house, 7rooms, and barn. Cultivated as market garden for Is years. $3,CCO. Good chance for work ing man. E. F. Hnnt, Spindle Hill. Vol colt. 3-23-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
IATE WANTS.

EoR RENr-Four.room tenement with I bath attached Apply to John Cilmour, 50 Bank street. 4'1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

ECR SALE-Sanitary building on the II Kim street school lot. Apply 10 w. E. Griggs. Chairman of the Committee on School Buildings and Hygiene. 3-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS'
WHDYED.

WANTED-Posi as teamster, light
 W work or taking care of horses at barn. Address Fred c. Box. 13 Brown place. 3-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

GPRINC BARGAINS in Real Estate R In addition 10 my many investments in business and tenement property and my list of suburban homes, have just added to my grand list of lots the Shipiey estate on the Watervile line, so am able to rent you a tenement, sell you a farm, sell or build you house in any part of the city. J. E. SANDIFORD. 1o9 Bank street, 1o3 South Main. Telephone ls2. 9.1l.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
FOR SHIlE.

HARM of IF acres, house. barns for sale. I 2 miles from Center. Inquire 39 Wolcott St. 5-3l-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

FCR SALE-An up-to-date fruit farm of. II 50 acres in Cheshire. Buildings prac- tically new. Sold on easy terms. Charles Schabel, South Meriden. Telephone 15-2l.
 3-31-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

no YOU want truss If 50 go to Water -D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and got the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hum oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

T OST-W Wednesday, in Rushton Place. u red valse with broken handle. Finder please return to 596 South Main street, and receive reward. 3-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

WTANTE D-Manager for branch oftioe.
 w We wish to locate here in Water bury. Address, with references, Morris Wholesale House, care this paper. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

nLD gas and electric fixtures made to " look ike new a: half regular cost. Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,. Morarty's building, East Main street. Work guaranteed, called for and delivered. Telephone 243-l5. ll-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

NOW is the time to have your Go-Carts 4S repaired; new tires put on, etc. Send in your lawn mowers 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- scripticn. c. w. Messer. Phoenix avenue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

Middle aged lady to do gen. w eral housework. Family of four. Boy years of age and girl of 6. Both at. tend school. Apply to George Scott, cor. Arch and Scott streets, Naugatuck. Conn.
 4.2.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02
IQiScellaneouS.

TCR RENT-Four rooms at 59 Fuller N street. Improvements. 3-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

IF YOU want your housse painted and pa l peied and want first-olass work, try the Mascot Painting Co.,. 17 years ex-- perience. Shop Rushton Place. Tele- phone call 49-3. Orders promptly attend cd to. 4-1-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

l WYE PAY the highest price for gentle ] w mems cast off clothing. Prompt at.
 tention paid 10 mail orders. Wm. Posner.
 3O3 Bank. o-29-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

EOR RENT--Tenement of rooms. All II improvements. First floor. 34 Chap el street. H. Schieffer. 4-2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-02

MANTED-Establis business needs w man to take charge of office. For particulars write Box s85, City. 4-2-3
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-05-17
GOOD TAX COLLECTIONS


The best record in the history of
county tax collections has been
made by County Collector Billie
Bratcher. The amount of the state
and county taxes assessed on the
rolls for the year 1903 was sl70,7 4l.05,
Mr.. Bratcher's report for the year
shows that of this amount $l63 ,097 IS
was collected. This Is a little over
95 per cent of the total assessment,
aud 10 the record breaking collection
for Ellis county.
Mr.. Bratcher also collected So
OS5.AS on back taxes, insolvent and
redemption, which would run the to-
tai collections over 100 per cent OF
the assessments for the year 1903.
The amount OF back taxes collected
more than paid the expenses of the
Office the past year. This good
showing and reflects great credit
upon the efficiency of Mr.. BratcheE
as a close collector.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-05-17
Pc r so Nal ;

&c. sIddons Of Paris il visiting
In the city.
i +. C. Todd was in Milford and
Italy today.
Mack Lamberth went to Waco
this morning.
H Frank Rogers was passenger to
Dallas this morning.
Mrs. C. A. Kirksey went to Italy
this morning to visit her mother.
Mrs.. BroyIes OF Whitney and Miss
Rroyles of Mertens are guests OF
the family OF l.. Y. Cole.
Mrs. Lamar Compton of Hills
boro, who has been visiting Mrs.
G. Z. McClain, returned home this
morning.
i DIR. S. M. Templeton of Clarks-
4 vile arrived this morning to attend
q meeting of the board of trustees
of Trinity University.
F. Brady and John Maledon re-
turned last night from Abilene,
where they attended the gun club
shoot. They report making some
good scores.
Mrs. Lula Ashford returned last
night from Bryan where she bad
been visiting relatives. She was
accompanied home by her sister,
Miss Dora Battle.
r. A. Edwards left this morning
for Liverpool, England, to be gone
about two months. He will stop at
St. Louis AID spend few days
viewing the sights at the Worlds
Fair.
Col. Jas. S. Davis has gone to St.
Louis to attend the National Good
Roads Association. From St.Louis
he will 20 TO Nashville TO visit his
daughter who is attending school
there.
Postmaster John Beatty and wife
| have returned from "A trip 60 the
Worlds Fair and visit 20 Mr.,
Beaty's home in Illinois. Mr..
Beatty says they had delightful
trip. He brought his baby home
with him.