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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

YOU WILL NOW ON THE BOX spent that day over Barley Flat way. Always brought home something, too; if 1t wasn't. mountain lion 1t was a story about bear he'd killed.
 We'll, about this time there was trou. ble in camp owing to a shooting that wasn't according to Cat Hollow eti- quette-Pig Obrien dies with his boots on, shot in the back by Lefty Smith. Nobody cared whoop for Pig, but shooting In the back wouldn't do, so the leading citizens held a meeting at Pat Sheedy's dance hall the next night and elected Fritz Stoessel sheriff. How they come to elect Fritz was that Lefty Smith, when he heard of what was in the wind, said he'd take pleasure in filling the new sheriff full of lead After that nobody wanted the job that Is, nobody but Stoessel. He said he'd take 1t if they'd make him judge too, and things being as they was the boys didn't think twice about it. 'The jobs yourn, and welcome" says Three. finger Bill; you can be mayor and coroner, too, if you like"
 The funny thing about 1t was that when Lefty Smith heard who'd been elected he laughed to kill hisself. and the next time he seen Stoessel on the street, instead of pumping lead into him, he takes of his hat very solemn and says: How are ye. judge?"
 Stoessel he stops and looks at Lefty very dIgnifed and says: You will go, away. yes? Soon, yes? Or I will to the jail commit you"
 Lefty grins and says: Sure. your honor. I'm leaving for Virginia City to-morrer."
 5000, It iss we'll" says the judge T will no more foolishness have. The next man who kills I will with a rope hang"
 whereupon Lefty goes over to Big Mikes and tells the crowd that the judge had ordered him out of town and is going to hang him the next time he turns loose on anybody And the boys all laugh, and drink a lot. and sure enough. Lefty leaves next day for Virginia City.
 After that stoessel was the pet of the camp. The boys made point oi referring little disputes to him-set. ting 'em up on parposA-snd it become the custom for the judge to turn up al Biz Mixes every evening and dispense justice to whoever Uas needing it
 That was the wa5 things stood vhsrl Little Johnnie vent and put his s3oi in it It happened on a Sunday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Barto Got Life sentence.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Dec. 2S.-In the murder case of Charles Barto, twenty-one years old, who was accused of killing Stephen Rinko by shooting him twice as the result of bad feeling between two cliques of Hungarians, a verdict of murder in the first degree was returned by the jury. Barto turn ed deathly pale when Judge Roraback sentenced him to life Imprisonment. Before Barto left the courtroom he found time to write note to his sweet heart, Mary Balint, bidding her goodby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
DIVINE SARAH PROTESTS.
Appeals to French Ambassador For
 Protection Against Trust,

Protection Against Trust. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s. J Through her managers, Sam. S. and Lee Shu- bert, Sarah Bernhardt, the actress who is on farewell tour of this country, has appealed to Mir. Jusserand the French ambassador. to protest against what she terms discrimination of the so called theatrical syndicate against her as a citizen of France.
 ay Charles W. Strine. general represent ative of Mime. Bernhardt, who came to this city from New York for the pur- pose, has had conference with the ambassador. He represented that com mercial interests were against the ac- tress because of the opposition of her managers to the so called syndicate and that the alleged discrimination barring her from theaters in Texas and Louisiana not only affected her, but large number of French people in New Orleans.
 Mir. Jusserand was asked to voice a protest at the John Doe proceedings now being brought against the so called syndicate in New York by District At torney Jerome. MT. Strine alleged that the actress was originally booked in syndicate theaters, but that the latter recently withdrew those bookings. and urged that the French authorities pro- test against such action.
 Ambassador Jusserand asked for complete record of the case and stated that he will then review the matter with a view to possible instructions to the French consul in New York to take any action the latter may deem expe- dient.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
A VICTIM OF
 LUCK
By wYMoND ADDERLY


 tCopyright Ieo5 by Joseph B. Bowles.)
 Aunt Maria is devout worshiper at the shrine of the Goddess Luck imagine from her uncertainty this deity is feminine.
 Aunt Maria is fat, fair and 50, with well-endowed purse and eccentric; the very type of aunt to inspire affec- ton in the bosoms of her relatives, particularly as she is widow and childless.
 One day last month when funds were running low, and the world seemed full of importunate people who expect to have their bills paid, I thought that perhaps a visit to Aunt Maria with timely reference to the ex- penses of the season might reap it's due reward. I flattered myself was her favorite nephew, and so in my most unimpeachable get-up presented my self on her doorstep one morning, and inquired of John Thomas if Mrs. Smith -Brcwn-Jones was at home.
 I may say here that Aunt Maria s married name is Smith, but as we have all heard there is luck in odd numbers she has superadded her maiden name of Brown, and to make the mystic spell complete her mothers maiden name.
 Aunt Maria was bustling down the stairs as 1 entered
 Why, Arthur, this is luck" she ex. claimed. T am just going off to do days shopping. I hate shopping alone and shall be so glad to have you with me-"
 I feigned a delight I was very far from feeling, and meekly followed my respected relative down the steps.
 As we bowled round the corner Aunt Maria turned to me with a face of dismay.
 'sThere. if haven't forgottenq my, purse she said; well I am an idiot. |" did not of course contradict her, but merely suggested we could easily
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Cate. Nina . BI.nk.

LAKEWOOD. x. T.. Dec. 2s.-Dr Henry H. Cate. the physician who dis appeared from his home on Dec. 3 and turned up fin Springfield. Mass. last Sunday. was positively identified by Walter Shinn. his brother-ln-Iaw. IL was with apparent difficulty that Dr. Cate recognized his relative. He claims to be suffering from a lapse of memory just as he did three years ago. pr. Cate Is now at the Interpines santa. rum st Goshen. \. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
srrretary of s,,te A.l.s ,. oo

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 2s.- Governor HaDley has asked for the resignation Of Daniel T. Storms. sec. retary of state. after a two hours con. ference with Mir Storms and Attorney General Miller Alleged irregularities discovered by an investigating commit tee in the auditors office with refer enee to the condition in the secretary of states office are thought to be the real reason for the requested resigna- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
New York Girl Fatally Burned.

BROWNSVILLE. Ga. Dec. 2s.-Miss Goldberg. twenty-two years old. sister of B. B. Goldberg. merchant of New York, was probably fatally burned at their winter home here. Her dress caught fire from a stove. She ran into hall where her brother in attempting to strip on her burning clothes was himself severely burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
sao.ooo. 900 For p.rr. Canal.

ALBANY, \. r.. Dec. 2S.- Besides asking slO00O.0O0 for next years barge canal work State Engineer Van AL styne in his annual report will recom- ment to the legislature that it request the federal government to complete the improvements of the Niagara river from Buffalo to Tonawanda and the Hudson north of Troy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Lake captain kinea.

oGDENsBURG. \. Y.. Dec. 2s.- Captain ormsn Johnson. who had sail cd lake and river craft for nearly forty years. was killed at the George Hall Coal company's plant. where he had recently been employed as superintend- ent A car loaded with coal passed over his body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
ID NHaM II MAY CONCERN.

My wife Frances deserted me with out reasonable cause in August, 1905. I shall therefore pay no bills contract ed by her in my name since the date of her desertion.
 ANTONIO CIARLEGLIO. Waterbury, Conn, Dec 26, 1905. 12-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
sr.nkea aIrl snicia..

PROVIDENCE. R. l.. Dee. 2s-An- gered because her mother took Der across her knee and spanked her as soe would an erring child. Mary Leonard. a mill girl seventeen years old. swat lowed paris green on Christmas day and died at the Rhode Island hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

X BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE U Two Al tenement house three minutes walk from the center, Owner living out of town has not the time to look after if. price S5,Soo. Address P. o. Box 729, City.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
van nrLe tn n. n-.,.-

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. zs-Dr. Hen v Van Dyke Of Princeton will deliver the oratiOH before the University of Pennsyivania on wsshineton's birth day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
FOR REQT.

Vo RENT -2.2oo 1t. of floor surface on Il second floor of new building in Frank lin Court, suitable for light manufacturing or storage purposes. Reasonable rent In- quire W. s. Jones, of Jones. Morgan & Co.
 i2-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
.ANTED "A superintendent for first

WANTED-A superintendent for a first " class machine shop, employing from 100 to l5o men, manufacturing anything that comes our way in the line of medium and light machinery in large or small quantities on the interchangeable basis. Location Central New York, in town of 3,ooo population. Must be up-to-date on modern methods of manufacturing and be able to maze close estimates as to cost. Must also be able to so organize his force as to insure first class workmanship and inspection. Give experience, age, whether married or single and salary wanted.
 l2-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

Vlo RENT - 6 room tenement, low rent. IL Branch street. also room tenement newly decorated. i55 Wood street. Inquire 1 Is Round Hill street. i2-Z-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Fnr PiIasoohv

A philosopher is one vho can remsm- Der his injuries without forgetting him ssif.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

TENEMENT TO RENT-Four rooms, Il modern improvements, No. Is Pratt place. I2-77-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

ITO RENT-5 room tenement, corner Hi:I Il and Burton streets. Inquire on prem ises. l2-z7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
Gains m Tran

Tn Japan coins are generally made of iron; while 10 Siam they are chiefly made of porcelain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
FOR STLE.

t'oR SALE-Restaurant, cheap if bought
 at once. Good reason for selling. It IS bargain. Apply J. F. Lunny, Con- stable. l2.26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

ITO RENT = Store at 5e ScovIII street. IL Inquire on premises. t2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
FARM

157 acres. e-reom house. 3 large barns. 5 horses. IS head of dairy cai- tie. carriage and repair shop. wood houses. chfrken houses. cattle and wagon sheds. stock or farming iools darn wsEsn<. < milrs frum cify. VIII spil or trade for 5famIiF houee
 p. ]. COOCAN, Real Estate. Insarancr. Room "A. iee
 Bank Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

The boys was lining up at Big Mikes for last drink with Johnnie, as they called it. They had lots of last drinks, and was all in good humor, except Johnnie, when the judge. looking as if he hadn't slept all night, come down the hill, pushing a wheelbarrow with | two ropes and a cracker box in it. Johnnie had settled on the tree he wanted to be strung up to some time [ before; it was sycamore oyerhanging the trail leading to Dry Rock. and not i far from camp. So as soon as the judge come down the hill we started out, the judge heading the procession with his wheelbarrow. Threefinger Bill next, astride the horse Johnnie was to ride to Dry Rock on, and the rest of us following on foot. When we arrived at the tree the judge takes a rope and ties Johnnie's arms down to his sides.
 Its all right" says Johnnie. looking over at Threehnger Bill. who was get ting restless.
 T hate to do it. Chonnie," says the judge, but it iss the law"
 Don't mention 1t. says Johnnie
 Now" says the judge. pointing at Threeanger Bill, ''it iss for you to tie the rope on the tree"
 "Yes, do.' says Johnnie.
 "It's gone far enough" says Three finger
 Don't be a fool, Bill! Tie the rope" says Johnnie.
 So Bill he rides under the tree. and, standing up in his stirrups, fastens the rope according 10 instructions. the moose having been already arranged by the judge.
 You will now on the box stand. Chonnie. says the judge. And John nie, being still game. steps up on his perch while the judge slips the moose over his head
 And then. the first thing anybody knew, the box was kicked out from un- der Johnnie's feet, and we was all of us facing two six-shooters in the hands of the judge. who was saying: If you stir a lid of the eye I will shoot. Charley Casey told me how t iss you plan. but there iss what iss greater than you-it Iss the law"
 Threefnger Bill he prayed and swore alternate. and I was that sick could hardly stand. But the judge just stood and covered us-the judge vas q dead shot and vs knoved it-whiIe Johnnie. our little Johnnie. swung over the di- vide. clean into the next world
 Then dropping his two guns Stoesssl throwed hissef down by the cracker box Johnnie had stood on and cried ike his heart would break
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

EOR RENT-4 rooms, all improvements. I g West Farm street. f2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

WANTED-To have people know that l, Robert s. Herr, am tuning, volcing and regulating pianos. All work guarar- teed. Can be found at pr. Herrs office, Apothecaries Hall building Telephone 85e.
 l2-D-t2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

V'o RENT - Two stores in Boys Club IL building. heat furnished. ready Ian lsi. rent $40 and $50 per month. cheapest centrally located stores in town. Inquire of M. Combelack. i2-le-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
DIsTRIcT OF wArERBuRY, ss. PRO.

nISTRICT OF wATERBURY, SS. PRO- l1 bate Court Dec. 23. 1905
 Estate of Charlotte Lynch nee Carroll late Of Water.bu in said district, deceased. The court Of Probate for the district of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the dat) hereof, for the creditors oi said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immeiiate payment to
 Alexander E. Lynch Administrator, RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate
 Court Waterbury. Dec. ss. 1905.
 Estate of Andrew J. Crowley, late of Water In said district deceased.
 Upon the application of F. P. Guifoile and Annie O'Neill praying that letters of adminis- tration may be granted on said estate as per application on file ore ully appears. it is ORDERED, That salu application De heard and determined at the Probate office. in Water bury Tn said District. on the 30th day of Dec |, A. D.. 1905 at o'clock Tn the forenoon and that notice Dc given of the pendency of said appllca- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news- paper having circulation in said district
 By order of Court
 James J. Csssin, Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
WORD ADVS'
,WHDUED.

VIANTED -- Young men and women to " learn timekeeping, shorthand, type- writing, bookkeeping Seven positions re- gently filled. New term January 2, Mon- roe's Business College, l5l Bank street.
 i2-26-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

WANrED-Pupils. class of six to iearn
 nice paying business. branches taught reasonably, $ up. day or evening class. Call soon. Removed 10 No. 58 Center street. Madam France, Murray. Telephone 2o5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

CNT pay rent. If you have three hun. D dred dollars saved up can sell you a one. two CT three family house at very low figure. have a nice little home an HI street another on Bronson street, an- other on Bishop street. another on Wolcou street, also one on Orange street, take your choice oniy S3oo cash required. bal. ance can remain on mortgage. have a few bai d!nE lots that can sell at about half their value. See Daniel T. Harrington, Real Estate and Insurance. No. 40 East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

ITO RENT-2 large rooms and garden, S l per month. No, Johnson avenue.
 t2-2i-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

E'oR sALE-sor the holidays, diamonds.
 watches and all kinds of jeweiry, cash or 10 responsible rarties on easy terms. s. M. schneer. les South Main street We also loan money on personal property. iO-i7-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
IATE WANTS.

WANTED -- At once, first class meat " cutter, at Duesler Bros, 2l Phoenix avenue. 1926 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

Vlo RENT-Nicely furnished front room. IL well heated fer one or two gentlemen. S2.oo per week. g West Clay street. iss floor. i2-ii-H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28
UisCellalleOuS.

TABLE BoARD-By the day or week,
 ! all home made cooking at Mrs. T. Sherlocks, l54 Char.es street. l2-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

WANTED-A small farm to buy or rent
 with stock and tools. Address P. O. Box 522, Waterbury. Conn. l2-28-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

i, Johnnie had gone on for the day, takin, l his gun, as usual, but he didn't hay, | any luck, it seems. So when, on hi | way home, he sees Charley Casey | Chink across the hollow, he ups witl his gun and lets fly at An Sam; ant over gees Sam, dead as a doorknob I can't see what got into Johnnie tt make him do it, but that he didn' think much of 1t was certain.
 Any luck?" asks Threefinger Bill when Johnnie strolls into Big Mikes about six o'clock.
 Nope" says Johnnie, didn't see nothing but Chink all day; 1t was the only chance I had, so I took 1t. Wasn't a bad shot, neither-from clean across the gulch to in front of Casey's. 2
 When Stoessel heard about the shooting he looked very grave, and calling Johnnie over from the bar, asked him if 1t was true that he had killed An Sam.
 "I ain't sure" says Johnnie, but I'll bet hundred I did"
 Yep, he did" says Abe Fenton, who was standing near. T just come from up there"
 Then 1t iss murder" says the judge. T like you, Chonnie, but it iss mur- der. I will hang you, Chonnie, says he, looking very sorrowful. Next Tuesday, a week, will hang you"
 If that's the case, judge" says Johnnie, kind of embarrassed, have a drink on me-"
 Of course we wasn't going to jet Little Johnnie get strung up-not us. We didn't see, though, how we could make 1t all right with the judge unless Johnnie got out of town for a spell But Johnnie said he'd be hanged afore he'd leave town.
 T have it" says Threefinger Bill; we'll get pardon from Sacramento l know a party over there who's law yer, and he'll draw us up better par don that the governor could The judge ain't much on law, so he'd never know the difference"
 But the pardon didn't show up. The day before the time set for the hang ing come round and still it hadn't ar rived. We learned afterwards that the party Threefinger had wrote to didn't get his letter, owing to his being in the penitentiary under a different name at the time.
 When Charley Casey come home he was mad as hops about An Sam, Tt, ain't him, but his cooking" says he, when Threefinger Bill asked him what he was throwing such fit over dead Chink for.
 On the day set for his hanging, John- nie was on deck, having explained to the boys beforehand that if they found the judge really did mean business there would still be plenty of time for him to get away.
 "All you'll have to do," says he, lis to have horse ready, and then. if things go different from what I think they will, I'll just ride over to Dry Rock and stay there till the pardon comes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

GToRE AND OFFICE TO RENT-siors D No. e5 cenier Street s4s: 2 ofilcs roems on Center Street. entrance Leavsn- vorih Street SIS each Inquire of ] w. Caffney, 76 Center Street Walertury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

EoR KENT-Ioo ns~ ssorsgs roona I Sl and @ a month Furniture aaa Plane HovinE. genera trucking. A V. Lsrson. szs Water street. Branch eiflcs ei serih Van street. Eu pzriis1 q speciaIty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

tcopyright, 1905. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-28

MARTIN soBoRc = Contractor and MI builder. Al vork promptly attended ic. es3 Baldwin s.. wafsrbury. conn.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-15
MRS. ROGERS
PUT TO DEATH
Vermont Murderess Hanged For
Murder of Husband.
BHE MET HER FATE BRAvELY


Windsor, VT, Dec. g. - Without a
tremor and without a word Mrs. Mary
Mabel Rogers marched to her death on
the gallows at the state prison here
and paid the penalty of numbering her
husband, Marc Rogers. at Benning-
ton on August 1S, 1902. To all appear
ances Mrs. Rogers was the calmest per-
son in the chamber of death. She faced
her end with the same stoical indiffer-
enee that had marked her demeanor
ever since her arrest, more than three
years ago. Governor Bell firmly refused
to interfere with the sentence.
There were no sensational incidents
in connection with the hanging.
Although the woman was not ofi-
cially pronounced dead until IA minutes
and 30 seconds after the trap was
sprung, she evidently suffered no pain.
Her neck was broken at the second
cervical vertebrae and she lost con-
sciousness instantly the drop fell. A
few feeble eonvulsive movements OF
her pinioned hands were the only evil
dence that vitality had survived the
first shock.
Since the death watch was estab-
lished Mrs. Rogers had eaten heartily,
and she has slept soundly. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. H. Loukes, of the prison staff, COM
prised the death watch, eating and
sleeping in the same room with the
condemned woman. Margaret, the lit
tie child Of the Loukes, was a frequent
visitor in the cell, and her childish talk
evidently eased many weary hours dur
ing Mrs. Rogers last days and helped
her to keep her mind off her own fate.
During the last few days Mrs. Rogers
spent a great deal of time in crocheting
tokens for relatives and friends.
When the guards went to Mrs. Rog-
ers' cell to escort her to the death
chamber they found her receiving spir-
ftual consolation from Father Delaney,
her confessor, who the day before had
administered the sacrament of Holy
Communion to her. Down three flights
of stairs from Mrs. Rogers cell the
procession wended its way. Holding
her head high, Mrs. Rogers never fall
tered for an instant as her eyes rested
on the scaffold. Unaided she mounted
the steps, walked onto the trap and
then seated herself in a chair. A mo-
ment later she arose, having declined
an offer by the authorities to make a
statement
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-15
All Run Down

ID HIS is a common expires.
sion we hear on every
side. Unless there is
some organic trouble, the con-
dition can doubtless be remedied.
Your ucesOr is the best adviser.
Do not dose yourself with all
kinds of advertised remedies =
get his opinion. More than likely
you need a concentrated fat food
to enrich your blood and tone
up the system.