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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
POLI'S
THE TALMAS TONIGHT.

With such favorite performers as make up the long list of entertainers of the Talma club, to-night's minstrel show at POli's is sure to be d big sue cess. Dr J. l.. Moriarty. Martin J. McEvoy. Fred Charters and Bob Stone are the end men. The uocalists are Dr J. D. Freney, Burton X. Black. John Moran and Albert Adams There are 90 or more other performers and large orchestra in the overture to contribute to ain evening of song and fun. The olio numbers of the show, including the song and dance acts, bright local political travestes. sketches and female Representations will furnish plenty of fun and amuse- ment. The report that many city of ticials are to occupy front chairs Is not true. but nevertheless they will all probably be there in different parts of the house to hear and see what is going on. The long period of prepar- ation for this evenings performance has ended and everything is in readi- ness for the curtain to reveal the beautiful red. white and gold hall of minstrelsy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
SENATOR CTLLOM SANG.

Senator Cullom said that there were iioi more than half q dozen persons in the world who had ever hearl him sing. He had been relating an incl dent connected with a commission upon W hicl hc served. At the end" he said. ''we gave ourselves parting dinner. and before We parted some one said we ought to sing Auld Lang SyHc. ~o ". stosyi Ip and held hands and one fsI- low started Us going
 But he started sO high that at the end of the first line nobosly had any thing fo say We let % to get a bet- ter hold. and another fellow started 50 lew that at the end of the second line f got lost under the table We'll we stood still and waited Nobody seemed ready to take the responsibility
 'I thought it was too bad to have the bill lost just for want of a leader when the whole house stood ready to hack it. >c I drew long breath and sailed iB- We got through first rate that time clean to the end without a Ereak. hut I've never sung q note in my life before n9 since.--Saturday Eyening Pogt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

to Fort Hancock, on Sandy Hook, would, according to reliable authori. ties, afford barrier impossible of pas. sage.
 Speaking of the new artillery record breaker an ordnance officer at the prov ing grounds said The full significance of these figures will be realized by con- pairing them with the ballastic of the 6-inch. 5O-caliber navy gun designed fer muzzle velocity of 2,900 feet a second when firing a. projectile of the same weight Yet the figures tell their own story, and to anyone who has fol- lowed the development of modern ord nance it will be seen that no other gun has approached 1.204 foot tons of en- ergy per ton weight of gun, the nearest to it being the Krupp 50-caliber 12-inch gun. which develops 946 foot tons per ton weight of gun
 Briefly. the new gun now being tested at Sandy Hook has fundamentally a forged steel lining tube. with an electric limit of 6O,000 pounds and an ultimate resistance of 105,000 pounds to the square inch. This tube extends the full length of the gun, or 26 feet inch. and it is enlarged from a six-inch diame- ter at the bors to nine inches in the powder chamber. layer being added to layer by wire wrappings until the gun is finished engine of war.
 In speaking of the new gun. Col. Smith, commander of the Sandy Hook proving grounds, said: Tt has a number of good points. excellent points. in fact: but, to my mind it's real value cannot be determined until We have thoroughly tested 10 and 20-inch guns of the same pattern. Since the best and surest cure for war is its prevention. and since the best preventive is to be always for. midably equipped for war, wesas ans tion need more big guns, rather than smaller ones. believe, after consider able study and experience. that 10 and 12-inch guns, accurately aimed and de- liberately fred are far, far more damag- ing than guns of smaller, say. three. four and six-inch caliber. This has been very effectively shown in the Manchu- rian campaign"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

This has been week of surprises at the Jacques, the principal factor in the amazing process being the headlines "Phroso.' Nothing has been talked of for the past four days but "PhroSo, Phroso. Phroso.' and the proverbial lighting straw is\a peacemaker from the Hague compared to Phroso when Phroso is the topic of conversation. But great as the surprise has been which the act has aroused il will be q mustard seed in size compared with that which will he sprung tonight by Frederick Treyallion. the inventor of PhrOsO." when he exposes his secret. It took great deal of persuasion on the part of the house management to get MT Trevallion to depart from his general custom of keeping the identity Of '''Phroso" a profound secret during the entire engagement. So insistent have been the demands for the solution on the part of the house patrons that Mir Trevallion was requested to alter his rule and make the disclosure, which will be done at tO-night's per formance. The step is being taken thus early in the week in order to give those who have seen the act and think they have reached the real solution of the mystery Il chance to return and be shown how little they actually know about it.. Prof Herbert's dogs will take PhroSO'si place as mystliiers for the balance of the week and continue to astound everyone with their match less display of intelligence. No great. er disappointment was ever suffered than by those who expected 10 witness q mediocre act when these wonderful dogs had completed their part of the bill's entertainment. Every trick exc cuted by the animal actors is bit of fine art and the appreciation shown by the audiences this week has not only been great but unusually general. No matter how good an act may be or how many persons like it. there is al- ways some one who has an adverse criticism to make. Herhert's dogs have escaped q single depreciatory remark. a fact most remarkable. Gillihan and Murray have shaken goodbye to "Ah- ner Hemingway SO successfully this week that the next new song to be chantcd here will have hard time busting 1t from the public approval. The three MareenOs, Major Doyle. Huntington and Mcdonald. and the clectrograph arc the other fine features of the bill. Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents. afternoons To and 20 cents. la dies 1o. Next week Ten Ichi's Japan csc wonder workers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
MILES TO ANSWER.
Says He Will Publish a Photographic
 Copy of the Letter.

Boston, Feb 23.-"ln my own good way and in my own good time shall publish photographic copy of the let fer sent to me by Mrs Davis when her husband was q prisoner at Fortress monroe.
 This is General Miles's answer, given Tuesday. to Mrs Jefferson Dayis's de mand. as written by her to q Savannah paper. that General Miles publish any letter he has received from her thank ing him for his treatment of her hus- band. the president of the confederate states of America.
 General Miles continued to q repor. ter:
 II shall not make any answer 10 q letter of such offensive character as the one written by Mrs Davis tu inc Savannah Press. That is all l will say about this incident at this time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
NO MORE "QUEENINc."
hsn and Women Stsdents Mast Not
 be Seen Toiethsr.

San. Francisco, Feb 3.--Stanford university c0-eds are up in arms be- cause President Jordan issued, Tues day, an edict positively forbidding ''queening" on the campus. Hereafter any Stanford youth or madden who may be caught in company with one of the opposite sex after dark on the cam gus, at the lake, Or elsewhere on San, ford territory. will be subject to dis n,issal.
 .The girls are barred by the edict from receiving callers or>keeping con- pany with men students at any time during the week Particularly are they warned not to stroll with young men or to accompany them on rowing expeditions.
 President Jordan is said to have re, marked that he issued the order ito clean up the campus" Heretofore the men students have been allowed to call on co-eds in the parlors of d0"ml tories and were permitted to walk about the grounds or row on the lake until 10 o'clock at night. Abuse of this liberty caused the drastic order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
HELD CHILD'S HEAD
 UNDER WATER

New Haven, Feb 23.--The prOsecut- ing~pcwers believe that in the arrest of Mrs Nellie Shugrue. who lives in the apartment over her mother-in law. at j53 Franklin street, they have in custody one who should be charged with serious crime when the case comes to trial on Saturday in the po- lice court. She was held for trial un- der Sl,5O0 bonds by Judge Dow yes terday morning, and being unable to furnish bail went to jail.
 The police ascertaincd that last July Mrs Shugrues husband committed sui eide at his home in Ivy street, that two weeks ago three weeks old baby died. and that Tuesday the death of another child was prevented hy the appearance of the mOther-in-law. who resides on the floor below the apart. ments of her daughter-in-iaw. The mother-in-law noticed that wa ter was coming through the ceiling and rushing upstairs saw her daugl- terin-law holding her 17-months' old baby downward In :; pail of water. Submergng the child's head had forced the water over the sides of the pail and it was this that was perco. lating through the ceiling to the floor below,
 The police and Dr Marvin smith were sent for and the child's life was saved. It is said that had the child's head remained under water short time longer death would have result ed
 Investigation has been partly made into the case of this apparently unfor- trnate woman. Neigilbors think there must be somethin" wrong and that she is suffering under great mental strain over the loss of her little one q week ago and the loss of her husband last July.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
TlhELY TOPICS.

Ss worth of Hunt stamps free at tue Boston Shoe store this week.
 Sale of boys shoes 95c and S1.1i. and girls shoes S9c and S1.1i. at J. G. Jackie X Sons. I3 Bank street.
 Tomorrow morning t;rievc. Blsset N Holland will put on sale Il hosiery bargain of 65 pairs at lac pair.
 Good news for housekeepers at Cur rams. Easement bargains for to-mor- row are worth yoir attention.
 Tiirnbull is selling ladies S1 percale wrapperS at 4ar. jardinicres and ped- cstals for SI. that sold for S5.
 Trott's charlotte russe. cream puffs. ice cream and frozen puddings taste just right after dinner.
 White India silk at 25c a yard. h. dies rain coats S5.as: bleached huck towels :;c each. at Miller X Peck's.
 Wilson X Tyrrell. dealers In gents furnishings. will give away sen. Look up ad for particulars
 F.. II. Plumb will give S1 worth of stamps with every 2,c purchase of fish tomorrow. TIa,ldock 1c a pound.
 AZ. Cowles k showing spring hats in chiffon and straw. winter hats at about one-thiri price
 HeIlmann's lbork beer wagons about town today sounds inc first notes of spring.
 Delicious cookies. wrapped in oiled paI,cr. I0.- T dozen. ai WoodTuff Groc cry.
 R. E. Har1cr < Co have hundreds uf isiirs uf extr.s trousers. for ietweeT season wear
 Gold jewelry at Reid X Hughes necklaces. pins. rutT buttons. etc. al regular dry go-si< prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
s50 SHOES.
Plenty of Them Made in New York.
 Not for Crinpled Feet Either

Plenty of Them Made in New York.
 Not for Crippled Feet Either
 Mems shoes such as the wearer may display to critical public without fear or shame sell in New York, at prices varying from $2.50 to S1,OOO q pair. Everybody has seen the shoes that sell at S10 or SIP pair down. ward. ComDarativelv few have seen those that sell for S2N nair upward
 Naturally shoes at $1000 a pair are made to order. They are not neces- sarily made to fit deformed feet.
 The rule of some shoemakers. like that of some doctors. is to charge all that the traffic will bear. X man with difficult and delicate foot and plenty of money went to fashinnahle shoe maker not long ago for the first time. and asked the price of shoes. The shoemaker. after a careful evamina- ton of the customers feet and men. tai calculation as tO his probable will lngness and ability to pay q high price. answered.:
 ''I will make .vour first nair of shoes for S4OO. After that I will make you a pair at any time and Tn any style for $50"
 Shoemaker and customer comprom- ised on a price about half that nr0- posed for the first pair of shoes. but the customer made no atfempt to bring down the nrice of subsen,Ient pairs. He knew S!O q pair to he the regular nrice of the shon. and one that in his case at least would not bc den"rted from.
 There arc other sh"ematers who charge wealthy and faStidinuS cnSto- mprs with troublesome feet 5000 for the first nair If shoes Some hun dralS of New Workers are probably paving r.g'iI"rlv so for every pair of shoes that they have made. Some of the sh"emakers who get such nri"es from rich customers mata shoes for other customers at Sl0 or S12 nair
 In the case of customers who nay the highest nri"e the Si,oemaLer p,aleS q east of each foot and. of course q last for each. Ne makes a snecial last in the ease of customers who pay his lowest nrice
 Into tho S.0 shoes he also nuts tue best work manShin and nateria,S. It is not prefen.lnI that the making of the casts and tho lasts costs any large InoDoriinn of rhe nrine of S-sl shoes Tue vaIna of the last. however. is q c"nsi.'pr"h'e mart of the cost of the cheane>t shoes nsa.Ie at such a slIoD
 Some psrSnnS believe that rhe great ,.r mart pf thn cost "f 2 S.p nlir nf shoes is a pera faI and hurnhue. and it is true that the nur..I,aserS of su"i shoes are tlsuaIIv women to whom rnnpev is T mafier of no conSanueno, Some os tbp most axnenS'ra shoes su.I, :,S cost from S2h1 to SI Osl for the first nair i"ade. are o-re-.-I bv hari headed bnSiness men wha are ar,!nSto'n- ed tn lnoL nreftr kppnIr to the price Of what they bnv ar sell.
 X few of the fashionablc shocmak- CTS have r..r>I....ie.l fi,air z: -,I aSi ,u,- ,.r< that the most expeneive shoes are w"rti, all they cost. and bV 2 curious :tc.-iisni S,.n. ..f ti,. nln-t .iiiii.,'- f.,s-t to .sst arsa those of the very rich. Tn. mrIfi-r,iIiinnai-e who wears pI-in and simnIe S R. without naruIiarifie< oT heel. tno- hollow ar in<fa,. s-z,n f,IIv r..-.d~ made sI'os~ along with ..iS u-p.r pei,tior. and he as .-nnnfnrfaiIr Si.pI as the man who pays S-J for lis shoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

second more than any gun of similar caliber in either the army or navy.
 A ten-inch gun of the same pattern is guaranteed by its maker to have car rying range of 59 miles, Think of it! A gun which will have a tangential strength at the muzzle capable of with standing a powder pressure of between 90000 and 100000 pounds to the square inch, or about 30,0OO pounds more than any coast defense, or any other gun in existence. Among the extraordinary features claimed by the inventor for this mighty engine of war is not only that its projectile has 8 greater velocity than that of any other gun. but that itcannot be burst with gunpowder, mark ing for that reason limit of possibil- ties in gunmaking
 Uncle Sam. through his board of ord nance and Notifications. recently ap- propriated $41 900 for the construction and testing of the six-nch Brown wire wound gun whose performance was witnessed a few days ago at the Sandy Hook proving grounds. As result of the initial firing test new international record was made for a gun 30 calibers long. Under Lieut.. Charles s. Smith, in command of the United States prov ing grounds. the new gun has devel- oped velocity of 3,29O feet second or fully 300. feet a second more than sny pIln of similar caIiher in oifhar tho army or navy.
 This performance is but prelude to 235 shots yet to be fired. Owing to the tremendous power pressure in volved in these t1sts, and the volcanic detonation. numerous complaints have been registered by residents on the south shore of Long Island Even at that distance plaster has been shaken from ceilings. ana windows not only rattled. but broken with the peace oI every one within radius of ten>miles of Sandy Hook.
 Briefly forecasting the possibilities of this new ordnance wonder. it is said to promise the absolute impregnabil- ity of the metropolis against any bom- harding battieship or squadron equipped with the miehtiest guns now in commits sion. Six of the new guns. mounted so as to command the sound and harbor approaches to the city augmented by the powerful chain of forts extending erom- Fort Rodman. near New Bedford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
A NEW WIRE CANNOk
GUN THAT WILL SEND ITS PRO- JECTILE FIFTY NINE MILES.
The Inventor, Engineer Brown, Has Produced Weapon Which Re sists Enormous Pressure-Is
 Tested at Sandy Hook.

While the peace advocates are busy seeking to bring about international and worldwide peace, when war shall be no more, and warships and fighting en- zines will be out of commission, the in ventors are busy perfecting new weap- ons of warfare, and thus increasing the awful possibilities of war.
 A new gun is just being tested at the Sandy Hook proving grounds, for which great claims are being made by its inventor, Engineer John Hamilton. A l06-pound projectile fired from this six-inch gun has attained a velocity of S,2sO feet a second, or fully 300 feet a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
His Favorite Instrument.

The tout ensemble of that orchestra is remarkably good remarked Mr. Newrich's host at the box party. Don't you think so?"
 You bet 1t is!" responded Mir. New rich. enthusiastically: ''l like to watch the feller that's playin' it slidd it back and forth-lOoks as if he was swallerin' it,"-CIeveland Leader
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
An Invitation.

Jinks-I like to listen 10 a minister xho sticks to his text when he breaches.
 Blinks-Then you ought to attend our church.
 Jinks-Does your parson stick to his .ext7
 Blinks-Thats what-ab0ur TWO hours and a half. as rule--Cfncinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
M aCk G Valentine

PHOTOGRAPHERS. 112 So Main.
 Portraits in the latest style. in plat mum. at reasonable prices. Interiors and eNteriOrs Of houses. groups. pa-- ties. flash lights. etc Developing and printing for amateurs Orders taken for Sunday work. Dark room for public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Digging Out.

If your home is in the suburbs, don't despair; if you're handy with shovel, you'll get there; and. besides. for strength and muscle, there is nothing like tussel, when you hustle as you hustle digging out!"-N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
POMFRET STATION BURNED.

Pomfret. Feb S-The New York New Haven X Hartford railroad sta ton at this place was burned about o'clock this morning and considerable freight and express matter was burn cd- A passing train gave the alarm for the fire. the origin of which is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Poor Average.

The average amount for many fam fly foots up all right--the man doesn't have half as much patience as he should have, and the woman has twice as much.-AtchisOn Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
E--.-znr Rec 90 --- z

ue-So you are in the habit oi ,s.a- ing to yourself?
 She-Ies. You SC. I've tried to tell somebody. and if tell it to myself I'm sure that it wort get any further. Chicago Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Ho1e.

Knieker-Do you think il will De hard for a rich man to enter the king com of Heaven?
 Bocker-Not if they judge him by the taxes he pavs-N- Y- Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Fear of Favor.

When you Goes some men afavor." said Uncle Eben, 'dey gifts scared an suspicious right away for fear your gwine to overtax deir gratitude.-Wash- ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PROPERTY OWNERS SUPPRESSED

Property oNn"T~ on Chestnut ave uJe NIlo are Tsr7siving notices to at- tend hearing regarding the establish nent of building line in that street. wonder what the city means. At the present time there is a fifteen foot line in that street and none of them wants # rpsiIl.-yI aT made sIeeTaT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
England's Clubs.

Nearly one-half of the 2,011 clubs in England are golf clubs. Of the 250 social clubs in London 26 are for women alone and six others admit women. The lar gest women's club has 3,700 members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PATRICE.

Winsome Patrice. in her new scenic production, Driven from Home.' will be the really good attraction at Polis Monday evening. Prices are 23. 33 and 00 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
BLUE BIRDS

If we have seen any, may remind us that we want q house. What house we don't know. So we drop into real es- tate office any night and talk it over. We have over 200 houses for sale, from a small one with some ground at SGO0 ur to thousands of dollars for man. sion. Let LIS help you to select what you want We will deal with you hon. orably and fairly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Cousoling,

When people appreciate our finer sen- timen,s it's very nice to remember that they are not as artistic as we are-Baitl- more American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
With Japan's Aid.

In pleading with the czar to stop the war the Tevolutionists will be aided by sundry powerful arguments supplied by Japan.-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Princess Favorite Flower.

The princess of Wales. as duchess Q. York always insisted n having rlentz A uhixe ruse bushes in her garden
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PENNY. Y.A:W0RD ADVS)
WHQgED.

WANTED All the young ladies to
 " know that the New York modiste of 47 South Ma street. over Miller & Peck's are making shirt waist suits for $3co this week only. 22l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
IATE WANTS.

NOR SALE - Millinery establishment. II good business. good reason for sell ing. For particulars inquire of J. F. Lunny. room 5. Patt Building, 95 BanS street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

WAN rED- Everybody to know that I.
 W have removed my office from 5 Center street to room l, No. 27 West Main street. George Robbins Insurance. Pen. sion Attorney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

WANTED-To do light and heavy truck
 W ing of all kinds. at reasonable prices furniture and piano moving. and bus parties speciaty, ali kinds of turn-outs. A. M. Larsen, corner Water and North Elm Sts. Branch offices Botel.e's store, l64 South Main street; Swanson's Grocery store cor. Burton and Hill streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Quite Natural.

She-Which is the most popular letter in the alphabet?
 He-You: there could be no other
 Cause and Effect. Does the razor hurt you, sir?' asked John, the jay barber. Nav" answered Ike. the Italian. but try face does. See?r- Cincinnati En- Q,Iirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

WANTED-Dyspept'cs or those who
 " are threatened with dread dyspepsia by reason of continued course of cold dinners to call and try one of our 20 cent dinners, 6 for $lOO. or even lunch backed up by a cup of good hot coffee. The ex- pense is small and will undoubtedly save you many dollars in the future in doctors bills to say nothing of suffering Avery. South Main St. opp. Castles Market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

(NHANDELlER NCRk-Nep .ating. buff V rg and polishing in the test manner. Ctarce .iers also mace 10 order at short notice. Waterbury Chandelier Works. l3o Fast ka;r street. koriarty building. Chan. ee CTS called for and delivered. Telephone 243-l5. S-25-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

I OST-Ladies eyeglasses. between cor I ner of Kingsbury and North Main streets and center. Return to Mrs. J. F. Lunny, 24C North Main street. 2-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

EOUND-A pocketbook coma ming sum II of money, on Union street. The owner can have same by proving property and paying for this ad al Democrat office.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

WANTED- Straw and felt hatsto c.ean, W ty tie sane fai,ers tfat were for five years with lie cantury Hat Co.,. but rev located at 74 Grand street, corner of Bank. 7.6-tf