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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
THREATS TO \ BRIDE.
prctense of Stopping Miss Blair's Mar.
 riagc Unless $5.0OO Was Paid

Prctense of Stopping Miss Blair's Mar.
 riagc Unless 5000 Was Paid.
 Chicago. March Threatening let. ters are reported to have been received at the home of Sidney 0. Blair. i3I9 DreXel boulevard. whose daughter. Mary Louise. was married to Russell Ely Burke of New York city last night
 The missives are said to have lOn- tained warnings to the young woman that the Blair residence would be de- strovcd by dynamite or that revela. tions of such a character as to prevent the proposed wedding would he made if she did not place S1.G00 where the writer could get it. It was said that the police would guard the house. hut police officials said they knew nothing of the affair.
 Chief PostoffiCc Inspector James F. Stuart said that complaint had been made to him. but that the letter did not threaten scandalous revelations, and that the writer did not attempt tc extort money. He said the letter did not violate the postal laws and that he did not consider it seriously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
THE IRISH REBEL"
The First Dress Rehearsal Will Re
 Held This Evening,

Held This Evening.
 The costumes arrived from New Ha- ven last night that will be used in the coming production of '.The Irish Rebel" which will be presented on the City hall stage next Friday evening. under the auspices of the Patrick Sars- field club. The cast of characters is strong one and each and every mem- Der of that cast has worked hard and faithfully to be ready on the evening Oe the performance. 'The Irish Rebel'' is written partly oh the lines of all Irish dramas. but differs just enough to make it more interesting It tells the hardships of the year of '9S in q vivid manner. It is the old story Of the Irish lad who hated the English oppression and who had drawn around him lot of brave fellows like him. self. Punishment followed. but he re turned was again captured and was about to be executed when the pardons for all arrived. It shows the renegade lrishman who sold out his countrymen and depicts the heroine who bravcly trusted her banished lover Ii is . play that will more than compensate :'ou for your attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
BOAkD lf PUBLIC WORKS.
Ice Corie Hay Damage Bridge Over
 Nauia.uck River

At the meeting of the board of pub lie works yesterday afternoon atten- ton was called to the seriousness of the situation in the Naugatuck river, at the iron bridge. where the trolley company dumped all the snow and slush carted from the streets this winter. It has been converted into a mountain of ice and the commlsslon- CTS fear that when the thaw comes the gorge will do some damage at the bridge. The superintendent of streets was instructed to talk the matter over with Mir Sewell and agree upon some plan whereby the ice will he re- moved supposing it had to be dyna- mited.
 The pavement to be used on streets to be permanently improved was agreed to as follows: Benedict street. Belgian blocks: Grand street. wood paving; North Main and Cooke streets. the same material as has been used directly above and below that point: Scovill street. vitrfad brick. The pro position to pave Dublin street from East Main street to the river went over.
 l Ii was voted to recommend to the aldermen that the board be authorized to report chances in the grades of Grand. South Willow and Meadow streets to conform to the plans of the railroad company for the union sta- ton.
 1 Property owners on the Watertown i Fo tive to new layout and grade be- tween IrvingtOn avenue and the town line. It is understood that the work of macadamzng will he continued on the Wntertown road this season. and in order that nOthin" should stand ill tine way it was voted to recommend that d sewer he laid there from the present termination of the sewer to Robbins street. The matter of pre- paring an ordinance governing the con- structiOn of sidewalks was referred to the engineer and the city attorney. The proposed change of grade in the sidewalk on Cooke street. east side. from North Main street to the south line of the property of NJ. l.. Sperry was favorably reported to the alder men. The superintendent of streets was instructed to submit a report onl the condition of the sidewalk at the corner of North Main and Aetna streets.
 It was voted to recommend to the aldermen that ten foot building line be established on Chestnut avenue from Ridgewood street to Babcock avenue.
 On recommendation of the enginee: it was voted to ask for proposals 10: 1 cast iron pipe to be used in the follow. ing streets: Grand street. from Bank to Field, 10 inch pipe; Plaza avenue. from North Willow to Elmwood ave nue: Piedmont street. Baldwin street east, 1920 feet. and Railroad Hill street. from terminal to end of street. all six inch pipe. Bids to be received up to and including March 21. Ex-Mayor Barlow appeared and was heard regarding the petition for tho extension of Round Hi1 street from its present terminus to Camp street. This is project that has been before , the city government for years. If carried out 1t would be great public improvement and this is an Opportune time to take hold of it before the way is blocked by buildings. The board voted to visit the premises this after noon at 1:30 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
VOTE WAS 3l TO l9.
For Separate Presbyteries-Plan Op.
 posed v Gorously.

New York, March By vote of 31 10 10 the Brooklyn presbytery has gone on record as in favor of allow ing the organization of the separate for negroes within the bounds of presbyteries established for white persons. Rev w. A. Alexander. pastor of the only negro church in the opposed the plan vigorous ly, declaring it was un-scriptural. ur- American, and contrary to the spirit of the declaration of independence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
BATTLE ON SHAKHE.
Russians, Under Heavy Artillery Fire,
 Seize Bridge.

LONDON, March l.--SpeclaI auv1ccs from St. Petersburg say that fighting on large scale is in progress between the Russian and Japanese armies in Manchuria. General Kuropatkin, after meeting the initiative of the Japanese tn the eastern part of the Shakhe valley, has assumed the aggressive in the west ern portion under cover of a heavy ar- tillery fire from Putiloff hill and Nov. gorod hill and succeeded in driving the Japanese from position ill the out. skirts of Sandiapu. Simultaneously the Russians attacked and captured rail. road bridge on the Japanese centre.
 Much more serious is the Japanese operations against the Russian left wing, which threatens unless quickly checked to oblige General Kuropatkin to abandon the positions on the Hun river which he has occupied and forti- fled during the winter. There Is no con. firihation of the report that the Russian commander in chief has notified tbe emperor that retreat northward has been imperative.
 Mukden reports say that fighting is in progress along the line, the Japanese attacking the enemy everywhere. All attacks have been beaten back. the Russians making counter attacks at many places. On the right flank the Russians occupied the village of Ba. otatzsi, which is close to Sandiapu, and from that position hurled hand gre. nades across the intervening ravine in- to the Japanese trenches in Sandiapu. causing heavy loss and great disorder.
 The Russians have seized the head of the bridge across the Shakhe river in the centre of the Japanese lines. assist cd by artillery firing of particular energy from Putiloff hill and Novgorod hill.
 Ten determined attacks opposite ian. sintung and west Of vanupudzi were all repulsed with heavy loss.
 As the Japanese are pressing the whole Russian line such an operation must almost inevitably end in dis aster of the first magnitude.
 The capture of Da pass opens the road to Fuchau. east of Mukden. and Tie pass. but the Russians are gather. ing d strong force to meet the threat ened attack on their line of communica- tions. The Japanese attack was sup ported by strong park of artillery. a reserve of seven batteries being dis covered east of kandOlesan. which is yet silent.
 The .Iapanese army now holds line from Syaboehe. opposite Dzhantan. through Shahopao along the Shakhe river to Vanupudzi. and thence to Da pass and Toumadzi southeastward
 The Japanese effected a crossing of the Shakhe river at vanupudzi and at tacked the Russian centre under cover the darkness. driving back the Russian advance posts and capturing the posi- fion.
 Muktlen dispatches say that the seiz- ure of the. railroad bridge across the Shakhe river was tho occasion of a sharp combat The Russians succeed- ed in surprising inc Japanese bridge guards and. rc-enfcrcesi. beat on all attempts of the Japanese to regain possession of it.
 The fight appears to be developing in intensity along the whole line
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
THE TROLLEY HEARING.

J. E. SeweIl and W. q. Smith of tie Connecticut Railway and Lighting (" were the principal opponents of the Waterbury MiIldale trolley project at Hartford yesterday. The bill was in dorxed by John J. Cassidy. Judge Cow eIl. Otis $ Northrop. C. D. Nye. N. Heminway. Senator Phelan and Ser ator Peek. J. B. NuIling<. Dr Rod man. I. Rawson Hughes. John Mori- arty. R. William Hamp=on. F. H. Gar rity. N. (. Cheney. B. R. Kelsey. (. J. Finley and A. B. Pierpcnt. all of Wa terourr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
CUllal DrV Goods to Remnant
 Sale
 -OF- Arnold, Constable
 $ Lk Slots 49C,59c, 79C Value $L00 10 Sl50 a yd.

An immense variety; solid colors and fancy silks as W. Il as the most reliabe e blacks, which have the Arnold, Con- stable guarantee woven on the selvedge
 ON SALE TONIGHT AND FOR THE
 BALANCE OF THE WEEK.
 Extra specials from all over the store, for tonight and to morrow which is our Regular Bargain Day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-01
Look Out 1!

Pneumonia Is very prevalent just now. White pine and tar wards it on Take ours. Take no other. and ron take TO chances. 9 cents takes the bottle. FITZPATRICK'S Pharmacy. East Main and Wall streets.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
willing and nirtntinn.

The modern method Of letter writing
composition through the agency Of the
stenographer Is having a peculiar ef-
feet upon the popular use Of the Ian
guage. II must be evident 20 even the
noncritcai observer that carelessness
and d.nuseness OF expression have be-
come a feature and n fault OF CORE
spontence. from the reproach Of which
u was quite free In the earlier days.
when pen and ink were directly en-
ployed by the Individual 20 the end OF
giving form and coherence TO his idea.
Probably when dictatlon under the
present system becomes more OF n FIX
cd habit and institution the human
mind viii become so accustomed 10 Il
that II VIII operate more rapidly and
% accurately with such assistance as
under the old plan in which the writer
only dictated 10 himself. Yet 20 him
with whom pen and ink have always
been potent solvents OF thought the
change involved In dictation must
bring with II serious embarrassment
In the matter ~ adequately denoting
ones thoughts-Philadelphia Ledger
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
a Dangerous Cargo.

Lame Is one OF the most dangerous Of
cargoes for a vessel 70 carry. when
u catches nre. as II frequently does. in
spite OF the greatest precautions
against the admission OF water into
The holeI, II Il almost impossible 20 ex-
angutsh H. The only method that ey-
er aVails Is 10 stop every crack with
soap. so that no air can reach the lime.
sometimes this viii stop the fire, but
often these fires will burn for weeks,
till the vessel sinks beneath the water.
mass Of charred embers holding to-
gether When n vessel with cargo OF
lime once catches fire II Is sure death
to 80 below. Not long ago a schooner
with a cargo Of this commodity caught
lire and was sealed up as tightly as
possible. The crew was composed OF
the captain and his two sOns. One day
tie latter went 10 sleep on the deck.
and their father inIprudently entered
BIS cabin. shutting the door behind
him. When they awakened and found
their father missing they. supposlng
that be had fallen overheard. sailed the
SHIP for home. quite unconscious that
they were bearing the body OF their
father with them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
An Ingenious Printer.

II requires a great deal OF ingenuity
20 become a successful printer. Boys
with printing presses and ambitious 10
develop into great printers should re
member this and exercise their inven-
tive qualities AZ every opportunity.
A story il told OF a Prague printer
who got himself out OF a very disagree
able dilemma by the use of his ingen.
ious mind He was once called upon 20
print a report % the board Of trade Of
bis native city In the two languages Of
the country. German and Czech. and
the representatives of each national.
ity strenuously desired that their
tongue should occupy the first Of the
parallel columns on each page. The
wary printer got out Of his dilemma
by printing one column upside down
throughout the book and arranging the
titles accordingly. 50 that each Ian
guage had a front column on every
page
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
TRUSTING TO FATE.
An Incident That Gives an Insight
Into Russian Character.

A few years age | was taking
country walk In Kovno. The road lay
through a dense forest. and the DAY
was oppressiyely hot. arrived at last
at a crOssroad aud sat down under the
shade Of the trees 20 rest. 4 signpost
pointed It's two arms down the con.
verging roads. on one of them was In.
scribed IA versts 70 Janoya." on the
other III versts 20 shadowa." Present.
ly the creaklng OF wheels and the slow
"cl0p, clop" Of n horses hoOfs On the
road behind reused me. a cart piled
high with tinware was coming down
the road. with the driver perched on
the top ~ the load.
Good day. brother" I called out ne
the cart with It's sorry horse. came
abreast of me. The man returned my
salute. and the horse. glad OF any ex.
cuse 10 rest his We legs. came 90 n
standstill IN the middle Of the road.
(which way are you goingJ" asked.
TO Janova. There l. a market there
tomorrow"
But there Is also market In Sha.
dowa." answered. "and il Is moro
important place than Janova."
so II IS. 50 il IS" the driver replied. .
with perfect Indifference.
What have you FOR saleT'
Plenty of good tInware. as you can
see. brother. | have worked for six
weeks 20 make this cartload."
well. good luck 90 you and your
tinware" ! said. pulling and eating the
berries within reach. "Will you take II
TO Janova or ShadowaT
TIE man picked up the bit OF cord
which served as relns and prepared TO
so on.
Il shall leave that TO my horse" he
answered callously.
The numbering wagon moved OF and
finally passed out OF sight down the
Jnnova road. which the horse had elect.
ed 90 take.-St. James Gazette.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
Memorial 60 n Robber.

In the little town OF ForlImpopolI.
near Bologna. there Is n memorial tab
let In the Municipal theater 10 the mem.
ory OF famous robber chleftaln named
Passatore The reason why the the
nter Is the home OF his memorial Is
that In II was performed his most IN.
nous exploit In September. 1854.
while one OF Rosslni's operas was be-
Ing performed In the presence OF all the
local beauty and fashion. Passatore
and his band held up" the audience
and robbed them OF all their valuables
10 the last penny.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04

There is no virtue In a dawdling
saunter. The slow and languld drag
ging one foot after the other. which
some people call walking. would tire
an athlete. II utterly exhausts a weak
person, and that Is the reason why
many delicate persons think they can
not walk. To derive any benefit from
the exercise II is necessary 10 walk
with a light elastic step. which swings
the weight OF the body so easily from
one leg TO the other that its weight Is
not felt and which produces a healthy
glow. showing that the sluggish blood
Is stirred 10 action In the most remote
velns.-Family Doctor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
A SEASONS PLEASURE.
what "a cess ose wemss In Peace
OF Mad and Comfort.

Mary Makepeace sat down In her IA.
vorite chair In her own room and
threw her head back. with long sigh.
"No words can tell how glad ! am
that I've made my last visit for the
sumner" she said. "Now shall have
some peace. not TO mention pleasure"
My dearr' said her mother reproach-
fully.
Il mean H." returned Mary. "Of
course I Ike change OF scene but
am tired Of adapting my whole life 10
Others. as ] am expected 10 do as a
welcome guest"
"Aly dear." said her mother again.
''Thlnk how kind everybody has been
10 you"
They meant 90 be-they were kind"
Mary said wearlly. yet feel as II !
had barely escaped with my life. and
you will admit that Is not Just the
right kind OF after feeling.
Let me tell you. mother" Mary
continued. AT the Fosters ! changed
my hours for rising. for retiring and
Avt 'atAAr AiF mtAiHs ~ AAN 'sae's
changed fathers politlcs-for Of course
! haven't any OF my own-to please
Mr, Lane. and had all could do 10
keep from changing my religion to
please Mrs. Lane
"At the Jenkins ! changed all my
views about what constitutes diversion
20 suit the family IN geaeral At the
Pages entirely changed my point OF
view concerning music and books. And
az tho Nevins'. where ! was IN.
changed my doctor aud took stun
which felt sure would poison me Just
90 please them
y ate cheese. which I abhor. and
gave up fruit. which { ike. nt the
Fisks' slept with closed windows at
Creat-aunt Marla's because she Is
afraid of n breath of air. and drank
twenty-one pluts 0f hot water the four
days ! was at Cousin Thomas to 'fuJh
my system
NO" said Mary In a firm voice. II
pay no more visits for months 20 come
Home keeping youth may have homely
wits but II go about much more
shall not have any wits at ALL
Youths Companion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
The Poor Artist. Provider.

Il Is related OF the late Mr.. Whistler
that he went one day with an artist In
Paris who was not overburdened with
this worlds goods and was surprised
az the sumptuous lunch provided. On
asking him how be managed TO live 20
well his host replied: Il have a pet
monkey. which I let down from my
window by a rope into that OF my
laAdlady and trust 20 Providence.
Sometimes Jacko returns with a loaf,
sometimes with a ham. His visits are
full OF surprises-one never knows
what may appear"-Leslie's Weekly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
QUiCKSANDS.
10 10 the Presence OF water That
Makes Them so Welding.


Quicksand-L e. moving or living
sand-is ordinary sand SO saturated
with water that II will not bear any
considerable weight Sand that Is dry
or not very wet becomes on being
pressed closely compacted and less
yielding. but where there Is sufficient
water mixed with il to Keep the grains
apart II does MT cohere and yields to
any weight.
Quicksands. then. are sands from
which the water Ia not drained away.
either because a constant current
passes through them or because there
Is a dense substratum OF clay or rock.
They are commonly found near the
mouths OF large rivers or where there
ure springs or on Aat beaches.
Probably those who fall into quick.
sands would not be engulfed n they
kept quite quiet AS soon as the sand
reached their chin they would be sup.
ported rather more than II they were
In ordinary water. owing TO the greater
density OF the mixture OF sand and W..
ter which conGtitutes a qulcksand
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
Great Head. ana LItuc wiz.

Great men are usually said to have
great memories. but Il does not fol-
low that all who have great memories
are great men. | remember an idiot
in Ohio who was great curiosity
many years ago. He knew the whole
Bible by heart from beginning 10 end.
and II any verse was read or repeated
TO him he could tell exactly In what
book and chapter IL was TO be found
and its verse number In the chapter.
lie was considered q great marvel In
this particular. but In every other he
was a mental imbeclle and could not
be trusted even TO feed himself-St
Louis Globe Democrat
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
Emerson. story Of Aico,,.

/ asked Alcott what he would DO
when be came to the gate and St Pc
ter demanded his ticket. what have
you TO show TO justify your right to
liver I said. Where Is your book.
your picture. You have done nothing
In the world" NO" he said. but
somewhere on n hill up there will be
Plato and Paul and Socrates talking.
and they viii say. Send Alcott over
here: we want him with us "-Rebec-
ca Harding Davis Bits OF Gossip"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04

Naggs What did your wife say
when she let you In az > o'clock In the
mornlngl Faggs-l was so frightened
I didn't hear what she said. Naggs-
What frightened your Faggs - /
thought l was a blgamist.-Chicago
News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04

First Bachelor-DOes Nuwed call his
wife ~dearT Seconi Baohelor-No.
not exactly. but be told me confidently
that she was rather extravagant"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
Either Way.

o'Rorke-The man phwat has no VIII;
Is nawthlng Mcroole-So Is the NAB
phwat has wan. b'gobs! - Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
INSURANCE.

We are prepares to insure any kind OF insur-
aole propersy-stores, stocks OF merchandise,
naohiaerg. corporation property, warehouses,
cotton, counrtv property. gins. etc.
We ean insure your life 10 the best companies
on earth FOR less premium than many ON
pan'es charge for the sane class % properly.
This a important, a. stau-sics lnform u that
shiir Fire Iusurai &c d 20 thln.s LIFE In
sufanne ~ more imp lrtaut a. out OF tuO dre
RISKS one burn, wk5re every N n who iusures
be life dies.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
Too Expensive.

Blnks-Are you going TO get a new
suit this seasonf Jlnks-No. my tailor
says he can't afford it-Cincinnati
Tribune
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
c0uNTRr PRoPERTT

go acres. u miles norm OF Bryan. an fenced
with Eires AMI cefsr post.. sHbdiviee lnto
conv-f ient pastures; 4 prairie. 4 tinbar FIns
gas ana water. Ltn suitable for any kind OF
tarming, sock etc, Terms ) cas1, balancs
Lns Ia1mas hsnslriinx old McIver olace,
near Nafiso1F u fex. so acras Oae of tne
o. - Improves ploces IN Mtdis1a unity
The A Henst-ilnR place of e5 acres rniies
from Bryan one of the nicsst coultry homes
IN BsaE0s county
40 scres : mile ves' Of Mangan'e weIl, on
Mumford rnad, animproved
som- y'luabl- IA N lsn1s In Braros bottom
and on up lands frr sale or exchange
Ne.ef, rent, and exchange pr perty. Tltles
and claims carefully In estisatsd Ruy shere.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
7. r. BATE il FOUNTAIN
Atty a. Law. Mgr. Real Estate Dent
7. R. BATE & co.
Law, REAL ESTATE, AND INSURANCE.
T. r BATE
An'ynLAw.

WIN DO Geasral Practice o. Law Real Estate
Handled on Sale and Rental Our Iasurancs
Department, Fre Life, and Accident will b
Under toe ManageEenf OF an Experiences and
Eficient Person.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-02-04
WE OFPER FoR SAFE To.nAv.

Two orick buildings on Main street.
Lot l5x5) IN rear OF Mrs wnl e's furniture
store. A bargain.
Ies .cres o. land, ave blocks sou,hwes. Of
l. a o ~ -ilroad -
o'hereity property. Improved aad uninproyed,
OF al kinds.