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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

It was not q very large audience which sat in Poli's tbeatcr last even ing fo listen to tho program of enter iainment furnished by the Waterbury Svmphony orchestra. under the leader ship of Charles F. Farnhau. hut it was most delighted audience. which evincei much plcssBrr and apprccis- tjon throughout the admirable program. Mir Farnham did mt cxaggerate one iota in his advance notices on the splendid corps of musicians he mad banded together. and every number by that orchestra cf sixty pieces was q musical treat. Ii was an evening of musiral pleasure and tho appreciation vas 90 earnest and generous that some little return was afforded the cou,luc- tor for his months Of arduous dirert- ing. Miss Helen Frame of Philadei- phia. the soprano soloist of the even ing. sang herself well into the hearts of those present hy her selections Possessed of sweet yet powerful sni dramatic voice. she rendered her vsrf- oss numbers in s manner which ~hsrmcf and delighted her hrarcrs- ,sssrre Ira Tompkins. Che violin sc'ciss- Is young in yea-s- but possesses excei- lent musical siilifes and dtspiayei them ss wo7drTful advsnfser last ereaise. 1be orchestra deserved hcf- ser su1leace. but Wsteresry- Ike many cehR eitteD. oeens to be Qa fH uuet- cu1 educnejo1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
CITY NEWS

If you have been working overtime in the factory or housekeeping you will find beef, wine and iron a helpful bracer. If made as they make it at Lakes drug store 1t Is both tonic aud nourishing. They use the best beef extract, pure soluble iron and a fine grade of sherry wine. Fifty cents a pint bottle.
 James Young the leading man. in Viola Aliens Co, which plays here June ?, will deliver his famous Shakespear ian lecture, "A Defense of Shylock." in Assembly hall, High school, Friday af- ternGon, June ?, at D. Tn. This will be an intellectual treat to all lovers of Shakespeare. Tickets may be pro- cured from members of the senior class.
 The sale of lots at Althea park will open next Monday, and continue until all are sold. This park is situated in the Simonsville district, so called, and is the property of James Coughlan, and is being handled by the real estate firm of James A. Hynes X Son. The land is close to churches. schools and trol- ley and will no doubt be sold quickly, Those who desire to purchase should be on hand early. se
 The foreclosure proceedings insti- tuted by Elizabeth H. Peasley. wife of Judge Peasley. against Leroy c. Gaines of Meriden have been withdrawn. The property involved is situated on Bunk CT Hill road and consists of eight acres of meadow land. situated near Morton NJ. Woods property. The amount of the debt was S1.534. Attorney byrne, counsel for Gaines had the judgment obtained by the plaintiff in the superior court few weeks ago. reopened and the suit withdrawn.
 Lovers of music will find it to their advantage to visit the Fulton Music Cos store some time this evening. From : to 10 o'clock there will be q free orchestral concert. A special, sale of sheet music at greatly reduced prices will be on tonight and visit to the place will afford you an opportunity of securing several copies for what you usually pay for one. The selections are all of the latest, such compositions as Yankee Boy" African Dream land.- Peter Piper Bunker Hill" Down at the Baby Store" and score or more of others being among those which will go at the sale for 10, IF and 15 cents. The store is well equipped with everything in the musi- cal line and visit to the place will not be regretted.
 At the meeting of the board of pub lie works yesterday afternoon report was read from City Engineer Cairns relative to communication from James !. Cassin regarding the condi- ton of Little Brook wnere if passes through his property on South Main street. The engineer sees no remedy except in the widening and deepening of the channel at that point and for some distance farther down the street. No action YVES taken on the matter. Property owners on Newell place sub mifted communication stating that they have no objection to l. Gilmour connecting his property with the sewer in that street. This was referred to the engineer with the understanding that an assessment he levied In case the connection is made there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
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n IaS Csllsctef Disl at an Early
 Hear This Aofni1a

c. J. Grlggs, ex-collector of taxes, died this morning at o'clock, at his home, 20 Field street, after an illness of ten days. From the beginning his sickness was serious, but 1t did not as- sume fatal character until yesterday, when cerebral hemorrhage set in and carried him away.
 Charles Jared Griggs was born in Waterbury, November 28, 1864. He was. a son of Henry c. and Mary Foote Griggs He was prepared for college at the private English and classical school then conducted on North Will low street and graduated from Yale college with high honors in 1886 and from the Yale law school in 1888. He was admitted to the bar and com menced practice in the office of Gill lette X Webster and later formed a partnership with W. R. Mattison. After the dissolution of this partner ship he opened an office for himself and conducted it ever since. He served as collector of taxes for several years and appeared before the board of finance few weeks ago and filed a final accounting of all his accounts with the city. MT Griggs was strong republican, but by no means an of fensive partisan and was always re- garded as formidable opponent by the opposition candidate on election day. He was very agreeable gentle man. patient with callers and tried hard to do the right thing by all who had business relations with him. So- cially he was most companionable man and had hosts of friends not only in Waterbury but in all parts of the state. He was member of the Third Ward Republican club and of the Wa terbury club.
 In 1865 Mir Griggs married Miss Elizabeth Bowers of this city, who sur wives him. He also leaves three broth CTS. Wilfred E., Robert J. and David C. Griggs. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Dr Anderson will conduct the service The burial will be in Riverside cemetery and will be at the convenience of the family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
, MARK MADE CONVERSION.
1etails sf Killing of Rodecki Impli- cates Another Man.

ISet0hh1 VI Nishbn8 Oh RO0eCA1 bW Whs cates Another Man.
 HARTFORD. Conn. May 24.-In an interview Attorney John J. Cuneo of Eouth Norwalk. who was associated
 with counsel in> the ~trfaf of Gersbon
 Marx, it is said. declared that Marx hdmitted to him that he and another Fnan killed Rodeckl. Marx holding his Farm hand while the friend struck the blow which killed him. Marx was ex. |ecuted for the crime last week.
 Mfr. Cuneo said that the confession |was made at the depot at New Lon
 don on the day Marx was convicted.
 Marx. it is alleged, related the full de- tails of the killing of Rodecki and said khat if his instructions had been car Fied out the dismembered body would
 hot have been found where it was. A townsman of Marx in Colchester. it is stated. received $25 for killing Rodecki by blow on the head with an ax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
TnE DIyo1 ; 5 ! ! ! rQyI!'T| ; ! '|I }
|nt WsnsA Wisnsssss We're uesrd
 ia Super5ss Cssrs.

 Nrhis was ladies' day in the superior
 lst. The case beforN the. court WAS
 D contested divorce suit of Burton Q. Hainst Minnie Austin Smith. The
 kintiff is employed' by the Waterbury
 bck Co and ro0mA on North Elm
 Feet. Some weeks ago he was or
 led to pay his wife g week pend-
 the trial of the case. About score NJ women were involved in the case
 witnesses for and against the peti-
 b, which was represented by AttOr-
 Thoms. while the defendants tn- Feats were in the hands of Attorney hssell
 1.-The Smiths were married on May 4, lB2, and it is alleged that on various eAsions and in different places toughout the state the defendant was ilty of infidelity. James Burns, who as not present in court, was named l respondent. The trial of the case ay cost Mrs Minnie Owen her sum- er engagement in light drama. She a member of Poli's stock company aying in his Bridgeport house on lirfield avenue.
 Attorney Thoms informed the court |at Mrs Owen was notified by Mir
 bli that unless she would be on hand
 this afternoons performance she
 uld consider her contract violated
 Ia void. On that account Mir ThOms |yked that the rules of examination be LIspended to accommodate the woman, Hereby taking her evidence first so that Re could catch her train, but Attorney |6lssell said the case was too serious | waive any of his clients rights. Mrs Margaret Clark was then called. he testified that she keeps -roomers at l}9. Golden Hill, Bridgeport, and that lr three weeks in December. 1903, the efendant. and the correspondent lived |l her house together. She did not how the defendants name was Smith |htil letter so addressed came to the |buse. When questioned on that point N the witness, defendant said she |eed the name of Smith for business fasons. She afterward registered at Re Nurses registry as Smith. ssti |l Two weeks ago Mrs Smith and a Hrs Kershaw called at her house to how if she had been summoned as q Fitness in the case, and if she would |Astify against her. Witness said she Eould tell what she knew if asked. f Attorney Russell got out of the wit less that Smith promised her $25 if be would testify. She expected that mount until after she was summoned, hcn she knew she would receive only that the law allows. under such cir hmstances, her witness fee, 60 cents, nd 80 much for railroad fare.
 Mrs Owen, the actress, then testified hat she saw the defendant and Burns b the house. Carrie Wilson, 75O Broad treet, Bridgeport, who also kept room. fs, testified.
 Attorney Russell tried to prove that he plaintiff was not whit better than he defendant. but the court would not How him. The defense is a general |ehial. Mrs Smith lives at 31 South Willow street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
ran at coiumbrs Convention.

COLUMBUS. O.. May 24.-Secretary |of War Taft. who is temporary chair man of the Republican convention. which opens here today. has arrived. with Governor Herrick. who comes from vicksburg. Secretary Taft is q guest of Governor Herrick. who has
 also arranged for public reception at the statehouse this evening In honor of
 the secretary. The convention will be
 called to order at { o'clock and will be
 addressed by Temporary Chairman
 Taft. The uncontested renomination of
 candidates for offices save lieutenant
 governor has been assured for several
 weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
Big Drop

in the price of coal. Take advantage of it and place your order for some of our nice. clean LEHIGH coal while the price is low. The I.eiigh Coal which Is sold by us Is the hard es. and best coal in the market.
 "A bin full of satisfaction"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
Ysr.aA. Swept raanam coarsy. Ga.

Tornado Swept Tattsall Cosuty. Ga.
 KEIDSvILLE. Ga. May 24. The most destructive tornado that has swept Tsttnall county for years oc- cured. lasting ten minutes. During this brief period section between Reidsville and Collins was practically cleared of all crops and many trees uprcoted. Some houses were leveled. A negro employed at sawmIII was killed by a falling smokestack. At Collins a family of i've were struck by lightning. They were stunned and their house destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
HOUSE FURNISHING
 SPECIALS
 For Wednesday Night and all day Thursday
lflxtension window screens 36 in | b;.,l, xay.f1

Extension window screens 36 in high ................... 45c each
 WATER SPRINkLERS. 4 qt Painted water sprinkler 19c each 6qt Painted water sprinkler 25c each it Galvanized water springlcr ..............g... .3oc each r 6 qt Galvanized water sprinkler V :. 39c e;teH V $ qt Galvanized water sprinkler
 .................... 45 cacl
 NICKEL WARE.
 Copper. nickel plated, tea kettle, .t,,fs cac1 5cc ? pt Tea or Coffee pot. each...... 69c . 3 pt Tea or Coffee pot. each .... 1Jcs 7 pt Tea or Coffee pot. each ..... S5c ' WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIALS. Af Mennen's talcum power at 121sc q box z Lily of the Valley and Crab Apple perfume .................s. Z.c 0z Double sewed good quality whisk
 brO0mS Sc eilcqr First quality Fish Eye peMl but tons, 10 sizes. we're 15 to J0c sssf4 dozen. a card for ............ lDc Stamped Burlap pillow top and ;. center pieces, were 39c to S1.0D
 each. special. ..... 1Oc and 23c each Stamped linen hat patterns. new x designs. the JOc kind. each ... .3Jc CHINA DEPARTMENT IN THE
 BASEMENT. a Decorated composts, salad bowls,
 chocolate jars, punch bowls. car
 barets in cherry design. each
 piece gold trimmed. regular
 price $1OO 10 $2.J0, special G9c each loo piece American porcelain din
 ner sets in four designs. rose. | pansy. -arbutus and Dresden. " each piece gold trimmed. special g,
 SPECIAL.
 A lot of highly decorated Japanese umbrella jars in six colorings at $0 Assorted cut base numbers, the 3Oc
 dozen kind. special G for lUc
 CARPET DEPARTMENT. Royal Wilton Hassocks. diamond
 and square shape. worth $1OO and sl.25. special 69c each J.ino,enm mats 29c each 30 G0 smyrna rugs, regular price S2.50, special SLi?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-24
John MCEWgOIf. O0cs =, ao o3uth MaiA
 wish Titspstrick c Glost0.
NE CORDIALLY REfURu THINKS

n~..~rsss~e..vesss ss sssvvssssss
 HAgRrsaURG. rs- usy 24--wii- liam N. Rerry cf Chester for sssrr treasurer. Jcsr B. Hesd Of crrenshzs-s for superior ~vurt jpiee- This is fhe shte rrepar>d hy fb> tesd>rs sc- to- 1ay-s Dencrrstic state ccavensicn- ssd thxe eoDesp ts be ns dssef ~ so sse1D1ofiso by she eeseUseR
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
WEEK" SCORED
HEAVILY In SALESLADIES CONTEST
Every Contestant Landed Sufficient Subscribers
to Entitle Her to Extra VOtes-Rapid
Advancement by All Interested

Last week was the most exciting one
of the contest so far on account OF the
extra vote offer. Most every lady In
the race secured the five new three
months subscriptions and received an
extra ballot of 1000 votes. These 1000
may be the winning ballot, for there
promises to be some very close de-
cisions at the finish. Friends OF all
the contestants are rallying around
their favorites, as in a political cam
paign. On Wednesday, Nov. 1st, the
regular vote published in the paper Will
count as 10 votes, instead of one. This
vote will be published for one day only,
Wednesday, Nov. list, and same must
be polled on Saturday, Nov. 4th, only.
This coupon for 10 votes must positive
ly not be polled until Saturday, Nov.
IL, and it will not count if polled at
any other time, and candidates must
warn their friends accordingly. This
10-vote ballot will appear in the paper
Wednesday, and for one day only, and
will not be issued on subscriptions of
any kind.
A man who was deaf, dumb and blind
would be aware of the fact that The
Heralds Salesladies Contest is a big
hit in Los Angeles How can they
afford to do it?" Aren't the prizes
swell ones!' What an houor to be
known as the most popular saleslady
in Los Angeles" are some of the eX-
pressions heard daily about the con-
test. The undertaking is indeed, quite
large and involves more work and
"stick-to-itiveness" than most people
would suppose. 1t is the truth that
the most popular ladies are entered in
the race, and every one in the terri
tory aforementioned desires to have
a finger in the pie; of selecting these
ladies to receive the 5000 in prizes.
This is best evidenced by the large
number of votes received daily by The
Herald which comes from every nook
and corner of Los Angeles. Presented
today Is likeness of a popular candi-
date who is making stringent efforts
to carry first honors, Miss Florence
Dewey of the Fifth Street store. Miss
Dewey is making a very good record
She was born in Emporia, Kas., but
has resided in Los Angeles nearly
all her life. Miss Dewey was edu-
Gated at the Gates Street school, on
the East Side, and has had charge of
the linen department of the Fifth
Street store since the establishment
opened. Miss Dewey has large host
of friends who say If hard work counts
she will be numbered In the winners
Dec. 23. Many other candidates are
making good records, and their pictures
will be seen in these columns before
long. AS votes are not counted Sunday
the amounts remain the same as yes
terday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
TOM OBERLE IS CHEERFUL
Popular Actor Writes That He Is
Rapidly improving in Arizona
Climate

Thomas Oberle, probably the most
popular actor Los Angeles has ever
known, writes to friends in this city
from a ranch near Phoenix, Ariz.,
where he says he is living "the simple
life," and reports that very satisfactory
results have already become apparent
from his trip to the desert. Indications
are that his progress toward health
will be even more rapid than the ply
sician supposed possible and that he
may be able to return here much sooner
than expected.
For these reasons he is grateful to be
there and there is never a tone of home
sickness or a hint that the landscape
has a touch of sameness, in any Of
his jolly letters. He speaks of his
dear old desert home" as though he
were going to write a popular song
regarding it, as though sand were his
favorite form of breakfast food. The
atmosphere, he says, changes from 40 TO
80 degrees and later on will exceed
that. He sends regards to all of his
many friends here.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
OUTWITTED BY A FOX
Reynard Led His Pursuers Right Up
to a Farmers Gun and Then
Escaped
snecIal Cahle to The Herald,

SpeCldl SdDle W L ITO
NEW YORK, Oct. ga lively Incl
dent ended the fox hunt held by the
Meadow Brook hunt at Hampstead re-
Gently, and the riders are congratulate
ing themselves that they are free from
buckshot. The hunt met near Oyster
Bay and the pack of pure-bred Ameri-
can fox hounds from Georgia, ably
handled by w. I. Warner of Arkansas
and Thomas Hitchcock, jr., started a
large fox.
The dogs, giving tongue loudly,
crossed an isolated farm. and the riders
were but fifty yards behind the pack,
when a farmer with an antiquated
shotgun suddenly came running from
his house. and without waiting for the
huntsmen to get out of range fired
point blank at Reynard. who had al
most completely depopulated his large
hennery. The farmer missed his mark
and 1T was only by good luck that the
riders were not hit.
Sorry, gentlemen, to come so near
you and frighten you with buckshot,
but these varmints have cost me nearly
two hundred chickens. Come again
with your hounds and kill 'em Off"
The shooting at the fox put the pack
at fault for a few minutes, and the
fox escaped. to both the huntsmen's and
farmers disgust. The farmer had been
endeavoring unsuccessfully for weeks
to catch the pilferer of his roost, and
when he heard the baying of the hounds
he could not restrain his delight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
WILL ENTERTAIN DELEGATES
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
SANTA MONICA Oct. GA recep-
tion and luncheon to the officers and
delegates of the national association of
the w. c. T. U. will be given next
Saturday afternoon at the casa de la
Madre," the seaside residence of DR..
Sarah Howe Morris. A number of Los
Angeles ladies will assist the hostess
in entertaining the guests
The membership and friends of the
newly organized riding club enjoyed a
jaunt to Los Tunus canyon today. A
small party of the clubs members
made an excursion to Rustic canyon
yesterday. The organization which is
less than a month old is now firmly
established and has a large and in
creasing membership.
The Santa Monica and Ocean Park
Dramatic club has organized with the
following officers: President, Mrs. w.
H. Parker, vice president, Mrs. Pfeiffer;
secretary, Miss Lucy Peasgood; treas
urer, P. G.. McGough.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
EASTERN BUSINESS MAN DIES
John F. Van Deventer Of Pennsylvania
Expires as He Arrives at
Arcade Station

John Francis Van Deventer, formerly
superintendent of street railways In
Nova Scotia, died suddenly yesterday
while being taken from the train to
the Van Nuys Broadway hotel.
He became Ill on the Southern Pacific
train which arrived here from San
Francisco at II o'clock yesterday
morning. Death Is said to have been
caused by q puncture of his stomach
resulting from a Cancerous growth.
The body was sent to Bresee Brothers
undertaking parlors. where post NOR
ten examination was made by the cor
oner and DIR. George c. Sabiehl, hotel
surgeon.
Van Deventer came to this city yes
terday with his family from West
Grove, Pa, a little country town near
Philadelphia. His wifes Illness caused
him to come to California. For several
years she has suffered with consump-
ton and was advised by her physicians
to come to California. Besides his
wife, Van Deventer leaves son and
daughter.
On leaving Nova Scotia, Van Deven-
ter went to New York state, where he
was successful in business. From there
he went to West Grove and located on
a ranch with his family. While there
his wife became i'll with consumption
and her condition gradually became
worse. Leaving West Grove they went
to San Francisco, where they visited
for a few days. They left there Sat-
urday.
The dead man was As years old. Rel
atives reside in st. Paul and New York
state
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30

found that on an evening few days
prior to her disappearance a young
man, tall, dark, wearing dark clothes
and a derby hat, was seen skulking
about the house where Miss Gallagher
STAYED. When she left the house with
friends this stranger followed them.
Another time a man answering the
same description was seen, but this
time he was attired in evening clothes,
and this time followed the young
woman some distance when they left
the house. Miss Pitt knows nothing of
this suspicious individual and she be-
lieves that Miss Gallagher knew moth
ing of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-30
GEMS IN CANADA'S WILDS
New York and London Diamond Mer-
chants Interested in the
Search
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 29.-The finding
of about twenty drift diamonds in
Northern Minnesota and New Ontario
has stirred New York and London dia-
mond merchants to the possibility of
diamond fields being located there. The
geological indications point to such
fields being found in Ontario, north of
the lakes. This is the opinion of officials
of the Dominion geological survey en-
gagged in this branch of work.
Among those interested in the dia-
mond find are the Tiffany's of New
York. They have bought nearly all the
drift diamonds found and have eXplor-
ers looking over the ground. Recently
a large quantity of what was hoped to
be diamond bearing gravel was shipped
to New York, but examination failed
to reveal precious stones.
The work to be done by the geo.
logical survey is to locate the source
of the drift diamonds. These speci-
mems drlfted away from their original
home, but their discovery proves the
existence of the diamond field in no
very remote place.