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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
"a
POL IS
A ROADSIDE MARRIAGE.

! If you really love good dramatic
Aperformance you will have every OPP
portunity to enjoy one tomorrow af-
ternoon and evening when the great
comedy drama "a Roadside Marriage
will be presented by the members of
the Waterbury Stock Co. Oscar Eat
sgIe, the author of the production was
din the city yesterday and attended
personally to the two rehearsals. That
he was more than pleased can be
Judged from what he said after the
&fehearsals were over. Better than |
Iexpected. Yes, away beyond my ex-
pectations and / am gratifed that |
compiled with the request from the
members of the Waterbury company
to allow them to put the drama on the
boards Filled with enthusiasm he
left the city and was only too sorry
that he could not remain to see at
least one of the performances. 1t must
be successful after the almost extrav-
agant praise given the rehearsals by
the author and the young ladies and
gentlemen in the cast feel that they
have a vehicle in "a Roadside Mar
Iriage" that VIII carry them to COM
Iplete victory.
Everyone of the cast worked faith
fully and diligently and the results
will be shown in the two productions
kon Tuesday afternoon and evening.
lThe play will be staged with all re-
Pspect to the necessary scenery and
stage settings. Everything will be
done to smooth off every rough edge
and make it a smooth production. Be
sides the play proper there will be
specialties between the acts in which
sClarice, the famous skirt dancer and
mOnologue artist will be the central
figure. The prices Of admission are
I25. so and rs cents and the reserved
seats are now on SALE
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
PRISON FOR LIFE.
Mrs. Powell Convicted of EsteIIa Al
bins Death.

Mrs. Powell Convicted of EsteIln Al
bins Death.
DOVER, Del, May 9.-Mrs. Mary A.
Powell has been convicted of the muir
der of Estella Albin, the jury fixing
the punishment at imprisonment for
life. The trial was in progress one
week, and the jury deliberated two
hours. The verdict was murder in the
second degree.
Estella Albin lived with Mr.. and
Mrs. Powell at Bowers Beach. near
here. On Feb. 8 she was found MUIR
dered in the attic of the house. Mrs.
Powell was arrested and confessed,
but declared the act was committed in
self defense. The evidence showed that
illicit relations existed between Mr..
Powell and Miss Albin, and the prose-
cution endeavored to prove that Mrs.
Powell killed the girl in jealous
frenzy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
THE THEATERS
AFGHAN FEUDs ARE MANY
Whole Families Wiped Out by Bitter
Warfare Between the Venge-
full Mem bers.

In Afghanistan the people are good
haters. The blood feud exists in all At
CHAN tribes, says the Chicago Daily
News. When a murder occurs the
avenger does not limit his reprisal to
the murderer, but kills any relative that
comes handy. This, In turn, calls for a
counter attack, and in time matters be-
come so complicated that whole families
are wiped out When the tribe is called
upon to meet a common enemy the
heads of the families who have had a
quarrel bury two stones side by side in
the presence of the mullah, as symbol
ical of the feud being put out of sight
during the public danger. When af-
stones are solemnly disinterred and the
two parties are free to go on shooting
at each other again.
Every Afghan village of moderate
means owns tower of refuge stand
ing at the corner of his courtyard.
These towers, made Of stone and mud.
are perfectly solid for the lower 20 feet
or SO, the top being surrounded by a
loopholed wall and covered over to
make it habitable. The base is protect
ed by gallery, and the only means of
ascent is by rope and a hole just
large enough for one man to crawl
through. Whenever man has made
things too hot for himself he takes
refuge in his tower, and by the unwrit-
ten law of the country he can never be
starved out SO long as food and water
are brought to him by woman
traveller in Afghanistan tells of
seeing one tower of refuge whose occu-
pant had not stirred outside for ten
years. His only amusement was taxi
ing shots at the occupant of another
tower, which were duly returned. In
the meantime their wives visited each
other and gossiped and were on terms
of perfect amity.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
SHIPPING TIED Up.
Great Lake Carriers and Their
Men at Loggerheads.
TROUBLE is OVER THE WAGE SCALE
Lake Carriers Association Will Not
Fix a Regular Rate of Pay For
Captains-Fi&ht Threatens to
Be Long and Bitter.

CLEVELAND, May 9.-The confer
ence between the Lake Carriers and
the Masters and Pilots associations,
has been abruptly terminated and the
announcement made last night that no
agreement had been reached and that
a settlement was as far away as at
any time since the opening of negotia-
tons. The conference adjourned with
out any arrangement for another meet
Ing.
This means that commerce on the
lakes will be practically tied up for an
indefinite period. 1t is said that fully
20 per cent of all the vessel tonnage on
the great lakes is represented in the
Lake Carriers association Under ex-
listing conditions no master who is a
member of the Masters and Pilots as
ISOLATION can go aboard his vessel until
settlement is reached with the Lake
Carriers association.
Secretary Henry G. Barter of the
international Longshoremen, Marine
and Transport Workers association, is
authority for the statement that 1867
800 men are affected by the deadlock
between the Lake Carriers and their
employees This does no tinclude any
men rendered idle in the mines, the
lumber mills or on the Erie canal OF
the total number given above &c, 800
men are employed on shipboard and
$4,000 on the docks
William Livingston, president of the
Lake Carriers associations gives out a
statement relative to the breaking up
of the conference between the associa-
ton and the representatives of the
Masters and Pilots in which he says:
I'VE Were in session and had a salts
factory meeting until the wage scale
was brought forward by the Masters
and Pilots The classification of the
scale Of wages which they presented
was very much higher than last year,
and the executive committee of the
Lake Carriers association felt that it
could not accede to the scale.
1--WE said that after very carefully
considering the classification of the
boats and the wage scale which they
had submitted we felt that in a num-
Der of cases the classification was I'M
fair to both masters and owners,
"As the master was the executive
aboard the boat and personally respon-
sible to the owneR as agent it was not
deemed advisable to fix the remuner-
alton that each individual should get
for successfully handling his property
The conditions of the times do not war
rant any class of labor asking for an
advance in wages over last year."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Japanese Scientists.

The japanese have already done a
great deal more than adopt western
science. They have materially added to
it Hitherto their greatest success has
been in bacteriology, study demanding
the utmost patience, manual dexterity
and refinement Of technique; and in the
records of this branch of science they
take rank only below France and Ger
many and well in front of Great Britain.
Their first conspicuous success was the
discovery Of the bacillus that causes
1ockjaw, which was made some years
ago by Kitasato, and has already been
the means of saving many lives from
this disease by the use of an antitoxic
serum prepared from the bacilli. Shiga
discovered the bacillus which is respon-
sible for the form of dysentery which is
the scourge of armies.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
BODY of Young VENT Found.

RICHMOND, Va. May 9.-The body
of Edward L. Wenrz, son of a Phila-
delphia millionaire, has been found at
Kelly View, Wise county. The young
man, who was manager of a great
mining property in and around Big
Stone Gap, had been missing since Oct.
IA last, and all that money could do
had been done in an effort to find some
trace of him. An army of detectives
and mountaineers have secured the
county without success. The body
was lying ON the ground, uncovered,
and was easily identified
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
orittcases ST. Louis women.

NEW YORK, May 9.-After spend
ing almost a fortnight in st. Louis
Redfern, the Paris dressmaker, has re-
turned to New York. When he was
not arranging for his fashion exhibit
at the exposition, he was observing the
dress Of the women on the streets of
st. Louis. II do not wish to make any
harsh criticisms, said Mr. Redfern,
"but there was such an astonishing
amount of bad dressing out there that
I feel that we who have taken really
good gowns to the exposition are doing
an educational work.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
jacques
yAUDByILLE AT THE JACQUES

/ VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
There is a big coloring of local inter
est attaching to this weeks show at
the Jacques because of the presence as
headliners of two well known local
boys in the persons of the famous Will
ton brothers. In every land under the
sun these brothers Aave become fam
ous as the worlds greatest novelty bar
experts, and after years of successful
Touring of European and African coun-
tries, Australia and South America,
they return to their native city to
show their townsmen how we'll de-
served is the fame they have won
abroad. Their fellow townspeople
have had very few opportunities to see
them for the reason that they play
NonIy short time in America each sea-
son, and Manager Polls enterprise in
placing them before their own people
will undoubtedly receive an enthusiast
tice response from our citizens who
are always proud of Waterbury boys
Hvho win fame abroad. In order that
their homeAengagement may be an as
sured success, however, Manager Poll
has surrounded them with some of the
most noted entertainers in vaudeville.
Among these may be mentioned the
waterbury brothers and Tenney, Miss
Helen King Russell Sullivan and Pas
uuelena, Radford and Valentine, Mr.
and Mrs RoByns, Bisset and Scott and
the electrograph. Prices are TO- 20 and
30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents,
ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
What the Texas Farmer Forgot.

A story is going the rounds regard
ing farmer who is greatly troubled
with observation-disclosures. On the way
home from town, SO the story goes. the
thought came to him he had forgotten
something. He took out his notebook,
went over every item and checked II
OFF. He saw that he had made all the
purchases be had intended. But as he
drove on he could not put the feeling
Rside. When he arrived home and
drove UP to the house his daughter
came to meet him, and with look OF
surprise asked: why, where's maj"
Rice Rustic
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Honored mcKinIey,s Memory.

LOS ANGELES, Cal.,s May 9.-The
Methodist general conference has paid
eloquent tribute to the memory of the
late President William Mckinley A
resolution presented by Rev. J. w. &C..
Bowen, colored. candidate for bishop Of
Chattanooga, Tenn, struck a respon-
sive chord, and the conference adopted
1t by standing vote and referred it
to the committee on episcopacy, with
instructions to prepare memorial CIV
ing appropriate expression Of honor
and respect The resolution dwells
upon the loyalty Of President Mckinley
to the Methodist church, his cherished
memory as a citizen and his great
service to his country as a patriot and
statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

Daniel Shanahan Of WATERFOWL. who
agreed to manage A. J. Eddy's farm
for some time, has changed his mind
about it. MI. Eddy feels somewhat
disappointed as he expected to travel
in few days. George Ward has
taken Mr. Shanahan's place on the milk
wagon for the time being.
Mrs Ramona Galley of Hartford
spent Sunday at the nome of Mrs O.
Galley on Newton Heights.
The Oakville Social club gave an en-
tertainment at their club room on
Davis street Saturday evening.
Charles Conrad of the Back road
is reported on the sick list.
Harry Lowery, Eugene Murphy and
others from this place went to the
shore Saturday on fishing trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Saturday Half Holiday Commenced at
MalIeable Iron Works Saturday

Saturday Half Holiday Commenced at
Malleable Iron Works Saturday.
The employees Of the Naugatuck
Malleable Iron Co are to have their
Saturday half holidays this year. The
half holiday was commenced last
Saturday.
The Naugatuck fire department
team defeated the Mohawks of Meri-
den Saturday afternoon on Hotehkiss
field by a score Of Z to 0.
Miss Rose Sengstacker of Prospect
street spent Sunday at Laurel Beach.
The damage done to the heaters at
the old shop by fire last Friday has
been repaired and work was resumed
at the plant this morning.
Walter Brooks, who was badly
burned in the fire at the Goodyear
India Rubber Cos No / factory last
Friday is resting comfortably to-day.
A number of local young men went
to Stratford yesterday on a fishing
trip. They returned last night well
loaded down with fat fish and report
having a most enjoyable time
The May devotions at st Francis
church this week will be held on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at
80. Thursday, Ascension day, lis a
holy day of obligation in the Catholic
church and the masses at st Francis's
church on that day will be at 8,
and 8 O'clock a. M On Fri
day evening at 7:30 novena to the
Holy Ghost will be commenced.
The annual meeting of the eccles-
iastical society of the Congregational
church will be held this evening at 8
O'Clock in the parish house.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
WATERVILLE.
Frank Roberts Remembered by His
Many Friends.


Many Friends.
After eighteen years as superinten-
dent of the Tucker Manufacturing Go.
who We're afterwards succeeded by tie
Berbecker & Rowland Manufacturing
Co, Frank |. Roberts resigned his posi-
ton yesterday. Mr. Roberts was pre-
sented with five very pretty presents
by the lands who have worked under
MIN for a number Of years and who
sorely regret his departure. The pres
sents We're as follows: Meerschaum
pipe, cigar-holder, silk umbrella, watch
chain and X. of p charm, and pair Of
cuff buttons. Before Mr. Roberts's con-
nection with the Tucker Manufacturing
20 he was connected with the Ameri-
can Ring Co of Waterbury, where he
held a very important position. Mr.
Roberts left yesterday for Bantam lake
on a few days fishing trip. After his
return he will remove his family to
Springfield, Mass, where he has taken
similar position Mr. Roberts's de,
parture from the village will be re-
GREETED by all. He has been very
active member of Good Will lodge, TX.
of p, No "a, also of No 27, u. r. X. P.
There will be rehearsal for all tax
ing part in the production of "A Silent
Woman" which will be produced in
Pythian hall Wednesday under the
auspices of the young men of st PauPs
parish and personal instruction of
Jean Ingraham.
Regular meeting of Good Will lodge,
* of p, in Pythian hall this evening
at o'clock. James Lynch of Forest
vile spent Sunday with relatives, in
town.
Louis Northrop of Ansonta spent
Sunday in town.
Nathan BlodgetI has returned from
a visit with his sister and her home in
Boston Corners, N. Y. G
There are a few men who congre-
gate regularly in the rear of the Carter
building under the shed every Sunday
morning and drink and carouse while
the church going public is on its way
to church. This Is very disgusting
sight for the ladies who are obliged to
pass by. 1t is growing worse every
week. Yesterday was the worst.
William Brightman has received six
pair Of heavy draught horses and two
yoke of cattle from Northfield. Mr.
Brightman has taken the contract to
do the trucking for the new bridge to
be erected across the Naugatuck river
north of the Is. & r.. Manufacturing Co,
to connect with what is known as the
Welton property, now owned by Mr.
Jarrett, real estate agent of Water
bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Unknown killed by spsyd,s Auto

NEW YORK, May 9.-An unidenti-
fed man about forty years old was run
down by an automobile here and so
severely injured that he died short
time after being taken to the hospital
The machine, a big touring car, was
owned and driven by Clarence e.
Spayd Of Flatbush, confidential repre-
sentative of Charles M. Schwab, ex-
president of the United States Steel
corporation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
st Vincent de Paul society.
Company A drill.

st Vincent de Paul society.
Company A drill.
Concordia rehearsal.
Patrick Sarsfeld club
Nutmeg lodge, p. of A.
Arbutus camp, W. of w.
Painters and Decorators.
Magnolia lodge. X. of P.
Mantow council, /. 0. III.
Hellmann Advance corps.
Waterbury Debating club.
Townsend lodge. /. O. o. #.
waterbury Medical society.
Waterbury council, @. B. L.
Waterbury conclave. I. O. III.
st Francis Xavier drum corps.
Monumental lodge, F. and A. M.
Lady Trumbull council, d. of L.
abraham Lincoln camp, S. OF v.
Court Cecilia M. Quigley, 1. o. f.
Waterbury tent, No 36, *. O. t. M.
Central Labor union.
Court America, F. of A.
Court Fruitful Vine, No 3, f. of A.
ST Joseph's drum corps.
Friendly league, physical training
afternoon class for igrls and boys
{ 30, beginners 7:45. advanced S:45
school Of housekeeping, public schoo
cookery, 8 a. m. and 100 p. M, even
ng class; spring millinery, to 5 D. IN.
7:3O.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Fall Of ROOF Coal Doubly Natal.

MAHANOY CITY, Pa, May g.
While repairing pulleys on the slope of
Packer No. coiliery of tbs Lehigh
Valley Coal company John Garfield
was struck on the head by a piece of
roof coal and hurled to the bottom
being instantly killed. In the descent
his body struck James Hafner, VINO
also fell to the bottom and was fatal
" injured
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Wrongfully Accused.

Lady-And why did you leave your
last place?
Applicant left it because the mis-
tress lied about me.
"Mercyl Isn't that putting it rath-
er strong?"
Its the truth, all the same. She said
| broke teacun when didn't
s"That was hard"
Eyes; it wasn't a teacup at all;it was
only soup tureen. Boston Tran
script.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Wearing Off Of Coins.

The loss incurred by the wearing of
coins in circulation has been made the
subject of precise experiments, from
which it was ascertained that the gold
coins lose 31s per cent. in 100 years.
Large silver coins lose 1874 per cent.
and smaller ones 40 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09

FONDA, N. Y, May 8. - William
King of Syracuse, a fireman on a West
Shore freight train, was fatally injur-
ed while his train was passing another
freight train at FultonvilIe at an ear
" hour. He was leaning out of the
cab window, and something projecting
from the other train struck him, knock
Ing one eye out and exposing the brain.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Pretty Small.

The other day an Australian who had
fought in South Africa received from the
been overpaid $2,75, with a request that
he return the money forthwith He says
he would not and dared the war Office to
do it's worst.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
n1srR1cr OF WATERBURY,. IS. PRO

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY,. IS. PRO
i , bate Court. May9, 1904.
Estate of Caroline S. Scovill, late OF Water
bury in said district, in charge of a consevator.
The conservator having exhibited his adj
ministration account with said estate to this
court for allowance 1t is
ORDERED that the 10th day of Maya. d.,
1904 at O'Clock in the forenoon, at the Probate
office in Waterbury, be and the same is as
signed for hearing on the allowance of said
administration account with said estate. and
this Court directs the conservator to cite all
persons interested therein to appear at said
time and place, by publishing this order in
some newspaper published in New Haven
County and having circulation In said district.
BY order of Court,
James J. CaSsin. Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Prickly Pear in Queensland

An unweIcome settler from America
is being fought by the Queensland gov
eminent. This is the prickly pear, a kind
of cactus that has proven so vigorous
weed that SIS, 900 has been offered for a
sure means of eradicating it.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
RockefeIer scores churchgoer..

1EONKAUIC4ASE SNUN%b
NEW YORK, May 9."The trouble
nowadays is that there is not enough
sociability in the churches. Why, do
you know that my wife went to church
for eighteen years, and not soul ever
had a word to say to her." This was
the most striking remark in an in
formal talk made by John D. Rookie
Teller to- members Of his sons Bible
class in the Sunday school room Of the
go Avenue Baptist church.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
What a Doctor Saws.

Death from old age, says Sir Herman
Weber, is due to atrophy connected with
changes in the blood vessels. Vigorous
circulation, promoted by keeping the va
rious organs in action. is the best pre-
aentive.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
sawdust Sold in Bricks.

Sawdust is converted into portable
fuel in Germany by a very simple proc
ess. 1t is heated under high steam pres
sure until the resinous ingredients be-
come sticky, when 1t is pressed into
bricks.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Magner's N. Y. Bargain House
81 EAST MAIN STREET.
A Good Suhst1tute.

When cheese is too soft to crate and
no food chopper is included IN the
kitchen furnishings press the cheese
through a wire strainer with the back of
a tablespoon.-Dstr Free Tress.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
ohicaeo,s Lowest Death Rate.

OF the worlds great cities, Chicago
has the lowest death rate. Berlin held
second place for decade until last year,
when London took that position with
rate OF 5.62 per 1000
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
GENTLE SPRING.

Before, you would like to buy. Now,
you should Soon. you must.
We are bed founders All our
lives we have worked at the making
of beds. It's business of itself The
making is an art, the selling not SO im-
portant, but essential STILL
We make Mattresses of every con-
ceivable material now in popular use.
We buy large and sell correspondingly
small. Just in price, you know. VIII
you please examine cur stock before
you compromise yourself? We beat
them all in prices.
We also have all the best makes Of
Springs.
Boston NJ attreSS Co.
25o272 EAST MAIN ST.
Telephone 1855.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
lxs11ed by Kick In the Abdomen.

Providence, R. l., May A.-Wil-
liam Mullaloy was kicked in the alb
domen in drunken row on the street
here and died few moments later.
Alexander Hyborg was arrested ON
snsnicaa@ Gg being the assaiiant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Brilliant snggestion.

Pat-oid WROTE to Callahan fer
job if OF knew his addriss.
Mike-Phy don't yez wrote to him
an git his addriss fudge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-05-09
Many Holidays in Russia.

The Russians saints days and inn
perial fete days are SO numerous that
he works not more than 81 days In a
month.