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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
TRADE CONDITIONS.
R. G. Dun 4 Co.'S Weekly Business
 Report.

R. c. Dun 4 Co.'S Weekly Business
 Report.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-R. c. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
 Favorable trade reports still predom- mate. and there is no anxiety regard ing the future. Higher temperature checked retail distribution of heavy wearing apparel and other seasonable merchandise. but preparations for un- precedented fall and winter trade con tinue without diminution. Superlatives are needed in commenting on real estate transactions, building permits, bank exchanges and railway earnings, and failure statistics for the third quarter show a very low commercial death rate. Quarterly records back to 1875 disclose no three month period when the ratio of liabilities to solvent pay ments through the clearing houses was lower than the 62 cents to $1,0O0 just recorded, while the average loss to each firm in business of s16.26 was Less than in any year except 1881.
 Commercial failures for the week in the United States were 1e5 against 240 last week, 2o6 the preceding week and 222 the corresponding week last year. Liabilities of commercial failures re- ported for September are sS,0Se, ,p4T against s12.s64. .701 for the same period last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
.PALMA'S DESPOTISM
General Gomez Would Have
 Intervention In Cuba.
FRAUD AND FORGE IN ELECTIONS.
DepIores viuuendas' AssassinatieE and Gives Dynamite story the Lie. Liberal Leaders Arrested-BaI-
 lot Rox4s stuffed.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-General Jose Miguel Gomez, the candidate of tho Liberal party for the presidency of Cuba, who Is at present In New York. It is said, from fear of assassination. has stated that 1t Is the duty of the United States government under the Platt amendment to interfere in Cuba and to see to 1t that the island has gen. uine and honest elections.
 He described what he said was the despotism of President Palma's gov ernment and the combined and open use of fraud and force In Cuba's cleo tions as follows:
 "The days of the 21st. 22d and 23d of last September were days of terror ln all Cuba. The chief leaders of our par ty were arrested, respectable men. men of conservative ideas. merchants and distinguished professional men.
 The Assassination of viIluendas took place. He was a young man of great vigor and the leader of the LIb- eral party In the house of representa- tiveS. A stupid story of dynamite was invented. being made up only to make m impression on the United States. as 1t was only received with laughter Ia Cuba. resf ti
 '0n the 22d day of September. the day preceding the election of members of the election boards. the Moderates arrested the leaders of our party or gsnlEations. and on the 2sd the ballot boxes were taken to the polling places. already stuffed with votes. and defend cd by men of; criminal antecedents. armed with rifles. and also by the ril- ral guard and the municipal police. Wherever the members of our party resisted they were fired upon In the province of Santa Clara here wers many killed and wounded
 Asked whether the coming December elections might be conducted in this same manner. General Comez replied. "Yes. the result in the coming election will he that as this body of imaginary voters has been created the win of the genuine eiectors will be stined by the members of the boards of election oe3- cers. who will fIl the ballot boxes with the votes of false electors.
 ~It would not he difBcuH for the ror. ernment of the United States to sscer. tain the truth of what I have asserted and to see to t thst there are genuine and honest elections. which ls an thai ve szks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
LEGISLATIVE sEARcHLIaHT.
Inquiry Brings Out Vast Nepotism In
 Mutual Life.

AuNeAEs nFthkh Out Nast Ncpotlhm Tn
 Mutual Life.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The probe of the legislative insurance committee was turned from the milking propositions of the McCurdy family and the ne potism to the Mutual Life Insurance company's executive officers to the yellow dog accounts of the institu- ton.
 Auditor Charles A. Poeller was sworn, and he proved quite as igno- rant of where the money had gone as was McCurdy. the younger, about his duties as general manager of the Mu- tual. t.
 Poeller swore that he had never heard of the s2.50O which was paid by the Mutual to the Republican congress sional committee last year.
 "Well," demanded Attorney Hughes. you or some other officer of your com pany knows how that money was charged I hereby serve notice upon the Mutual company to produce those accounts"
 These facts were established at the inquiry:
 That nepotism pervades every branch of the Mutual Life Insurance com pany.
 That the loading on Mutual pre- miums last year amounted to S13.0O0.- 900 and the expense of getting in the new business exceeded that sum by more than $1.0o0.O00
 That the Mutual doesn't desire a policy holder to deal directly with the company. but with it's agents.
 That Robert H. McCurdy doesn't know what his fathers salary is or what the salaries of any other officers of the Mutual are. though on the finance committee. 2 That the Mutual Life has in all like lihood violated one of the most impor- tant provisions of the insurance law in failing to fix and regulate the sala- ries of it's executive officers from year to year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
BOSTON CONVENTION
Bay State Adopts Platform
 For Tariff Revision.
SENATOR LODGES REPLY TO FOSS.
Curtis Guild, Jr., Nominated For Gov- ernor and Eben s. Draper for Rum ming Mate-Dana Malone For
 Attorney General.

BOSTON, Oct. z. With only one voice raised in opposition the Repub- licans of Massachusetts as represented in state convention declared for re- vision of the tariff.
 Contrary to expectations, the radical wing of the party, under the leader ship of Eugene N. Foss of Boston, did not offer substitute for the plank in the platform relating to the tariff, al- though in a speech to the delegates Mir. Foss declared that the revision of the tariff favored in the state platform was not sufficiently wide in it's scope. Mir. Foss said, however, that he and his followers were encouraged at the concessions made to them and that next year they would expect to have the convention accept their proposition in its entirety.
 The following ticket was nominated: :: For governor, Curtis Guild, IT,, Bos- ton; lieutenant governor, Eben s. Ora per, Hopedale; secretary of state, Will liam M. Olin, Boston; treasurer and receiver general. Arthur B. Chapin, Holyoke; auditor, Henry E. Turner, Maiden; attorney general, Dana Ma lone, Greenfield.
 The platform presented by the com- mittee on resolutions was adopted without amendment and contained in brief an indorsement of the adminis- tration of President Roosevelt, espe- cial mention being made of his part in bringing about peace between Russia and Japan and of his enforcement of the laws preventing great corporations from expressing the people by unjust discrimination or by the destruction of lawful competition; a recommendation for the enactment by congress of a tariff provision which shall protect American markets against discrimina- tion and secure to the United States the treatment accorded to the most fa- vored nation In all foreign markets; a resolution for the increase of the navy and the upbuilding of the Ameri- can merchant marine and an indorse- ment of the administration of former Governor John l.. Bates.
 The feature of the proceedings was the address of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Senator Lodge took the plat form to reply to Eugene N Foss, who had advocated the free admission of coal, hides and the raw materials.
 In the course of his remarks Mir. Floss severely scored the Massachu- setts senators and representatives in congress, charging that they were not loyal to the interests of Massachu- sets,
 Senator Lodge made forceful and eloquent address and in a parliament tary manner censured Mir Foss for his strictures on the Massachusetts repre- sentatlon at the capital. Mir. Lodge also said that the time for tarif revi- sion was the time when the Republic an party was in power. He argued that free raw materials" was but an- other term for free trade' and that the admission of free raw materials would sound the death knell of reel proclty as well as of protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

An extraordinary headline attraction is offered at the Jacques next week in the Eight vassar Girls. who had the distinguished honor of opening Mir Polls beautiful new theater at Wor- cester this week. They are making a wonderful triumph In the Massachu- setts city. filling the commodious new house to overhowing every perform ance and creating more of q sensation than any vaudeville attraction has ever made in that Intensely conserya. tIve community. The girls are all graduates of Vassar and all are highly cultivated musicians. singers and dancers. and they have an act that furnishes opportunity for a perfect display Of their varied accomplish ments- There Is but one other act any thing at all Ike 1t in vaudeville. and for this reason 1t Is chased as a nov elty-a novelty too. that stands for nothing but the most enthusiastic com mendation The Vassar Girls have had the honor of leading many vaude- vile bills in leading houses. but it has remained for Mir Poli to try the ex- pensive experiment of playing them in a city as small as Waterbury. This cit5. however having shown such willingness 10 patroniTe anything of ligh class vaudeville excellence Mr Poli does not hesitate to send here the most expensive kind of acts. and ln line with this policy he now gives the Vassar Girls as the most costly act seen here since James ]. Corbett ap- pesred two years ago In presenting the Tssssr Girls, however. he has not hesitated 10 supplement- them with c hill that for expense and quality will stand with any of it's predecessors. A second headllner ls offered in the Bar roEs-Isancaster company with their beautIfui playlet Of the civil war. sTactics-- This ls a highly amusing story of two old veterans of the north and south who fight over again the hat ties of the war with a tender thread of lore running through it Al over the Poi carcnit thls plavist has been ere- stinx a fnrors and It bids fair to ere
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
VIOLA ALLEN.

Bewildering was the plot, but most entertaining was the production .Iself of Clyde Titch's latest comedy, The Toast of the Town" which was pre- sented at Poli's last evening with Miss Viola Allen as the leading parsonage in the capable list of characters. It is one of the strange comedies which are enacted in theatrical lore, perhaps the strangest of all in the cOncepSion of the plot. Wierd and unreal seemed some of the scenes. but all portrayed in such an excellent manner that a feeling of pleasure and enjoy meBt permeated the whole house. The plot was so startling and so decidedly different from any other comedy seen in this city that it would seem as though a success could not be realized, yet the whole was enacted so smoothly and so beautifully that the audience was forced almost throughout the pre- sentation of the comedy to become a part of the production itself.
 Miss Viola Allen as Betty Singleton, the actress, and later the Duchess of Malmsbury won her audience before she had been on the stage moment Of course 1t was expected that any role assumed by Miss Allen would be enacted successfully, but the charac- ter undertaken by her last evening ac- corded her many chances to present her versatility, that those who have al' ways admired Miss Allen in all her stage work were given additional op- portunity to go into ecstacies over her portrayal of her dual role last even- ing. Tn fact she assumed more than dual role, for whether in the com edy, the pathetic or the tragic, she brought to her part vivid presenta- tlon that went straight to the hearts of her audience and called for those frequent appearances before the cur tain.
 And what company she had about her, and what acting the members of the company did. Everyone star even to the smaller parts and all filling in what could have been made dull mo. ments with minutes of pleasure and entertainment Miss Isabel Irving, be- wltching. charming, beautiful as ever, had a pleasing role in the character of Mistress Roxana. Delightful was her conception and that one little scene alone wherein she accepts Lord Al gernon's presents but refused himself was a delightful bit of comedy work, portrayed as only Miss Irving could poStray it. The rest of the company were equally as meritorious, for when the names of Mrs Fanny Addison Pitt. Miss Alice Wilson, A. E. Anson. Har- rison Hunter, Hassard Short, James Young. c. Leslie Allen and Joseph WheeIock. Sr, are heard, they all be- speak for themselves merit, singular merit. In each case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
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MOSCOW. Oct 7.-Disorderly dem onstrstions last night by striking print. CTS. wOrkme1 and students were re peatedly dispersed by Cossscks and gendsrmes Several policemen were wounded It is reported that a gen darme was killed and that thsre were other easualties among the crowd he Etsstnoi monastery is guarded by troops. A general strike k fhrestened. The street car lines and tobacco fac tories are already affected. Nc newE- pspers are appearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
LOOMING EYENTS~

Sept. 80-Oct. 7-Fifth annual faii given by the Brooklyn athletic club at B. A. C. hall.
 Oct S-Grand scenic conceAt giveI by Prof D. J. Dwyer. assisted by Mir Jennie Campbell -Keough, under tn, auspices of the Ladies' auxiliary, A. O H., at Polls theater.
 Oct 11-Concert and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Jr football team al Eagles hall.
 Oct H-whist party and dance by young ladies of St Michael's parish at Goodwill hall, Waterville.
 Oct 12-First grand whist given by the ladies of St Francis Xaviers par ish at the new church.
 Oct 12-13-14-16-First grand faIr for the benefit of new church of Si John of the Cross, town hall, Middle bury.
 Oct 13-Annual assembly of the Pastime Athletic club at Leavenworth hall.
 Oct 13.-SocIabIe and dance by Wa. teryiIle Engine Co., No 1, in Good wul halI. waterville.
 Oct 13-whist party and reception under the auspices of the Young La dies sodalIty of St Thomass church at the Auditorium.
 Oct 19.-Sociable and dance given by Nassau Social club at Hamilton hall Mill Plain.
 Oct 20-ReceptIon and dance given by Mulcahy council, No 526, k. of C., at Leayenworth hall.
 Oct 2O-Promenade given by North End Athletic club at their rooms. cor ner North Vine and Division streets.
 Oct 23-subscription cotillon by Prof Bailey's select dancing school. Music hall. Citizens bank block.
 Oct 2B--Masquerade ball given by the Workingmen's circle. Local 70. at the Auditorium.
 Oct 2T-Concert and prom will be given by the Pontiac Social club in Good VIII hall. WaterviIle.
 Oct 90 and 31, Monday and tuesday evenings. whist and samhnlrm, danc- ing and entertainment. by Queens Daughters. at Knights of Columbus  han. 43 East Main street.
 Nov 2-whIst given by Liberty cir cIe. No G50. C. of F., at E4gles' hall.
 Nov S-Promenade and dance given by H. r. A. c. at Eagles hall, auditori- um.
 Nov e-Reception and dance given by the Algonquin club at LeavenWOrth hall.
 Nov e-Smoker given Dv the Arti- sans Canadiens-Francafs. at Franco American hsll. Bank street
 Nov ais-AnuuaI fair for the bene 1t of St Teresa's church. at town han Woodbury.
 Nov 1e17-~Ths Octoruon, or the South Before the War; hy the In- xTaham Ideal Comedy company. under the auspices of the younz ladies of St MichaeTs church. Goodwill ball. Wa terTll1e
 Nov fa. sunday evening. sscred con- ce-x nnd ieeture. hy Queen's Daura- fsrz. ak IacQnxx' thester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
"IN THE LAND OF COTTON"

"IN THE LAND OF COTTON
 Daniel L. Hart's latest play, ''In the Land of Cotton which i'll have a presentation at Polls ne Tuesday af- ternoon and evening, U thoroughly American in character and treatment and pictures the most interesting of yirginia's corners. Old Point Comfort, In the vicinity of Hampton Roads. The play tells an interesting story of the life. love and adventures of se- cret service man who is detailed for duty within the shadows of one of our countrys strongest forts. Not withstanding the intense dramatic power of the plot. the story is quietly told with here and there a suggestion of melodrama rather than the melo- drama itself One act shows the h. terior of Fortress Monroe. with Hamp- ton Roads in the distance. Comedy is sprinkled plentifully throughout the three acts, and play of unusual excel
 ence Is promised. Prices are 9, 35, 50 and 10 cents; matinee, % cents. Sale opens Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

president of the tax department. was nominated for president of the Sboard of aldermen. [
 The selection of Mir. Hughes was made at conference held at the Fifth Avenue hotel between County Chair man Halpin, State Chairman Odell, Timothy l.. Woodruff, Edward Lauter- bach, Senator Elsberg and Attorney General Julius Mayer.
 None of those present at the confer ence would reveal the name of the can didate for mayor. but the news that Mir. Hughes would make the race leak ed out some time before the conven- ton opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
Triee Tried suictds.

SOUTH MANCHESTER. Conn. Oct T.-Despondent over the Illness of five of her children with typhoid fever and herself III from worry. Mrs. J. ]. suk livan twice attempted to take her fife. She first took paris green. but 1t failed to kill her. and a little later she drew a razor blade across her threat. mak- ing q deep wound. Mrs. Sullivan vas taken to q hospital. where 1t vas later stated she could not recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
chnd Murder Near MIdal.tewn, N. I

Child Murder Near Mfddletown, V. N.
 MIDDLET0WN. N. r., Oct. 7.--AIice Ingerick. nine years old, was found murdered In the cellar of what is known as the Olney farmhouse, near here, last night. Her mother, Mrs. Georgia Ingerick, was later discovered In the olney farmhouse barn suffering from severe wounds about the head. The woman kept house for Willis and Fred 0Iney, two aged brothers. Search Is being made for them. A blood stain ed iron pipe, with which the crime was probably committed, was found in the kitchen. It is feared the woman will de
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

ate sensation here. The remaining numbers of the bill are well assorted and, provide unlimited fun. They are proyided by Hawthorn and Burt, Mar low, Plunkett and company, Al Law renee, Rocco Ferranti, 0'Nell's min strels and the telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
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PAsSAIC, N. T.. Oct. 7.-MFs. Ann Bettx Of East Orange celebrztsd her one hundred and second birthday here at the home of Der nepkeu. Alfred speer. vho is eishty-hve yesrs of sFs. Mrs- Betts is the widow of Tozepe BstfH, who was a drummer boT Ia the war cf lsi2. and shs ls among tks few psnslosers Of that war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
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! 7ATLANTIC CITY, \. J., Oct. T.-- After investigating the death of Fred erick Crowell. who committed suicide by drinking poison in the street here. :. tbe authorities have deemed an inquest unnecessary. Crowell's suicide was the tragic climax of his downfall through dissipation from position high In so- cal fife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
C. E. HUGHES NOMINATED.
Insurance Investieator Named Fol Mayor by Republican Convention.

fnsuFance InvestiRafOr Named For
 Mayor by Republican Convention.
 NEW YORK, Oct T. Charles K. Hughes, counsel for the legislative in- surance Investigating committee, was nominated for mayor last night by the Republican city convention at Carne. gle hall. Mir. Hughes name was re- ceived with great enthusiasm 1oY
 Richard Young of Brooklyn, who was park commissioner under Mayor Low, was nominated for comptroller.
 James l.. Wells, prominent real es- tate dealer of New York and former
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
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SARATOGA. \. r, oct. 7.-Joseph Flsnly. the eighteen-year-old son of Joseph A. Flaniy of New York. who accidentally shot himself at BaIlston Spa. is in a serious condition at the Constock hospital ksra-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

Nov 2s-Annual ban given by fhs sf Iean Bapftste secistF ct speedEer han.
 Nov @Dzmzifc preferences, The Sh4uekrzun. Co te followed r promenade anf 3ociahIe. under fte anspieeE ef EeA. Ffrsf regiment Hi. i<rniar Kntekts. ia cItv hnM
 Nor Exception nn1 whsrt Can. eaie Wamzns ssnenint t,rn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

DANGERS OF WORKING GIRLS.


 There Is a character in the new play. Dangers of Working GIrls." which plays at Poli's tonight that is unique in melodrama- For arch-vilalny and blackness of soul 1t can be compared favorably with any real bad man ever put on the stage. The character fs s Hindu known as Dr Salsya. While Dr Sslsya Is a man Of intellect and polished in bearing and manner. he has q cruel heart. He possesses all the secrets of eastern mysticism and makes sordid use Of hls knOwIedge There Es another strange character in the play. He ls called -Handsome CharIey. and is helpless tool of the Hindu Hand some Charley has sustained fraetured skull the bone pressing on the nerve centsfs. and thereafter is controlled morally and mentally bT the ElIlsEnnus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

doctor. The comedy relief Is furnished by an Irish strong woman and Isador, a Hebrew fly thief. They get into all kinds of tangles and their antics evoke constant mirth Prices are 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07
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WINDSOR. Ont. Oct 7.-Robert Nc Leurin. champion decker player cf Canada. ls dead af hls home bare He ~xx fffv four vssrz cd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

The two College Widow" compan- les will clear $250,0Oo for Henry Say age this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-07

Young Tom Jefferson is going to make an ambitious attempt to try and fill his fathers shoes in sRip Van Winkle.''