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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
MRS TEMPLES TELEGRAM.

Frank Wyatt's clever farce. Mrs Temples Telegram" which had run of over hundred nights at the Madi- son Square Theater in New York City, comes direct to Polls Saturday for a matinee and evening performance. William Morris the eminent actor who earned such high praise when seen here before in Lady Ursula's Secret" and When We Were Twenty heads the superb cast that will present this dramatic hit. In the company sup porting the star are Miss Grace Kim ball, Margaret Drew. Marion Lorne. Amy Vincent, Stephen Grattan, Harry COnnor, John Westley, Harry G.. Hockey and others. The scene of this play Is in England is written around the efforts of man to appease his wife to whom he has told the truth as to his previous evenings whereabouts and being disbelieved tells a lie. iie result of this fabrication leads to all sorts of complications. and results in Il two hour and half entertainment brim full of fun and laughter. Prices are 9, %. a. s1.OO and $l.5O; matinee p. B. 20, 75 and $l.OO. Sale of seats Friday. aia a.t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Jacques
. VAUDEVILLE.

There is something more than
 laughter in ''The old NeighbOrhoOd'
 which Callahan and Mack use to lead
 the bill at the Jacques this week. Of course the comedy element largely
 predominates. but there are several touches of the pathetic worked into the action that bring something more than the tears of pleasure to the eyes of the audience. One in particular is especially noticeable. The old man has been tormented almost to anger by the pranks of the young piper and
 is about to leave him in disgust with
 a delicious bit of sentiment regarding the faults of the rising generation
 when the strains of Believe Me. If All Those Endearing Young Charms" floats out on the air. The sadly leased old fellow tries his best to withstand the charm of the music. but without success. and at last com Dlefely fascinated by the melody takes a low stool and sits beside the youth. every passing thought the mu- sic calls into life mirrored in his wrinkled face Finally when the last notes have melted away he throws his unsteady arms around his tormentor and in d broken voice tells him that he heard his father play the self-saipe tune on those pipes back in the years when both were lads together. The touch is so true and the acting so ex- auisitely done that others besides the old man reach for their handkerchiefs to wipe away the mist from their eyes. The picture is only one of the thoroughly charming features of the art of this pair of superb players The lighter portions of the bill after their fashion entertain as completely as .The old Neighborhocd- delights The Esmeralda Sisters and their Sun flower girls are presenting an act that is pretty. graceful and novel One of the sisters is an unusually good aero bat and the other executes toe dance which never fails to get round after round of applause. Quinlan and Mack the Zarrow Trio. Fetching Brothers. the D'Almas and Curtiss -and May look to it that no one gets away without a safety of enjoy ment- Prices are 1o. 2O and 30 cents: afternoons 10 and 2O cents. ladies 10. To-morrow holiday prices will be in use Next week Violet Black and company in A. West Point Reguls- ton" ~ r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

good old southern type. the sort very seldom seen in the north.
 They seem a bit bewildered in the great crowded city. but walk along pa- tiently to the colored chapel. Aunty does not go in for any of the silk petti- coats and satin ribbons of the younger generation; a calico dress. a big white apron cover her comfortable person. She carries hymn book and Bible. Uncle looks clean, his worn clothes are we'll brushed.
 One hesitates to inquire where the Cth- ersgett their costly clothes. White satins and long lace cloaks represent much money. and yet these are not sb uncom- mon in the Sunday parade in darkey- town. The coquettishly lifted skirts dis. play silk hose: the most expensive shoes. Real diamonds. as well as great deal of brass and glass. show on the cos- tunes.
 But let us omit this. We were speak, ing of the Sabbath. were we not! Let us 20 to church. The sermon will not be logical. perhaps. and surely will be long-winded: but the music will be sung with a will. there will be no lack of elo- quent gesticulation and exhortation.
 The little children are encouraged to attend Sunday school. and regularly they wend their way Of Sunday to mis- sion school and church school I ven- ture to say that no children recite their verses with shriller voice. keener rivalry of parrot learning than these pick aninnies-
 A big question. the negro question: and one many northern cities now have to deal with In spite of the cold lake breezes. the winds of winter. Chicago opupts the American-African-
 MART MANNING.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
In Defe.se of Judee Hooker.

ALBANY. \. Y.. April p. = Argu. ments for. the defense of Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker were presented here before the assembly ju. dietary committee. which has for sev. eral weeks been investigating Justice Rockers conduct in connection with the postoflices at Fredonia and Dun. kirk. The arguments were made by Judge William \. Goodrich of Brook. lyn and Lewis B. Carr of Albany of counsel for Justice Hooker. Judge Goodrich devoted his arguments to the constitutional aspects of the question, while Mir Carr discussed the various acts which have been the subject of criticism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
NOTICE.
5e5 East Main Street,

Waterbury, April 10, 1905. B. W. Scott; Esq, President Prevalent Savings Life Assurance Society, 340 Broadway New York:
 Dear Sir: We beg to thank you and your society for the prompt payment of our claims of five hundred and four hundred dollars respectively on the life of our late lamented husband and father, Thomas H. Pryor. The final proofs in connection with our claims were submitted to your local agent on April 15, and this morning, April 19, he handed us your checks. This We consider the acme of promptitude. Your society has carried out to the letter what your representatives claimed for 1t at the time the insur- ance was taken out.
 To all seeking good, reliable insur- ance, We heartily recommend the Prov ident Savings Life Assurance Society, and in 50 doing we believe their inter- ests will.be wisely safeguauleda as OUTS have been. We also w3sh@ tosSxDreSs our commendation of the courtesy ex- tended.t to us by your representatives in the preparation of proofs in connection with our claims. Yours respectfully,
 (SigneO MARGARET A. PRYOR.
 ROSE LUDDY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

theater. Portions of State. Wabash, Dearborn and Armour avenue have be- come in the course of time given over almost entirely to the colored people, and a pedestrian taking her way along their thoroughfares finds a very de cided air of topsy.turvydom. What do you think of such sign as this: Flair straightened here?' Think of beauty shop advertising to straighten hair! The beauty shops among the whites vie one with the other to discover some secret that will make straight locks kinky; but our colored sisters patronize the places where the madame can change wool into smooth bands of hair, or at least try to.
 Armour avenue north many blocks from Fortieth street is Midway of Af- rican descendants. One looks at the passers-by. nine out of every ten col ored, and thinks there seems no very long remove from those ancestors of the African wilds. Our civilization gives them saloons on almost every corner, and we wonder If the modern drinks do less harm than tlI.se native connections , the explorers derlored. We see bestial faces. reeling figures a many. and won- der if the city dos5 fraction of what she should to raise these people.
 Too we come upon a pleasant domes- tic scene now and then. are reminded that. as everywhere. good and. bad four ish side by side. Here is humble. low shanty. but in the windows are we'll cared for plants. We see protruding from q white sleeve q dusky hand. holding the evening paper. an air of home about the place. Farther on there is a bunch of merry picxaninnies sliding down some steep steps that lead up from a basement: happier by far than many . boulevard child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

American Indian. And abroad not a few things that are typically negro are looked upon as typically American-for instance. the "coon songs" and "coon dance."
 We better not attempt the proper term; we'll lazily evade it, just call him plain negro, and go on with our story.
 We were about to say that last week was marked by two matters in which the colored race was center. of inter: est. Chief of Police O'Neill the other day appointed one William F. Childs (colored) to the position of desk ser geant. and he now will occupy a place of distinction, inasmuch as he is the only negro commanding police officer in the United States. The Chicago papers have been commenting on this, and reminiscipg that 1t was just "A years ago that Mayor Harrison Gather of the mayor who has just stepped out of of- ace) created precedent by putting a colored man on the city's police force. Y The other subject to which we made reference is the negro theater. the only one in the world It is called the "Pekin," and is located in the very heart of the negro district. The builder anl manager is a negro, the talent" are all of the same race. But occasionally in the audience there is a liberal sprink- ling of whites. come to listen to the airs from Dixie, come to see what sort of affair the "Pekin" is. It is vaudeville house, but differs from the usual vaude- vile in that all the stunts are fur nished by dusky performers. Another point of difference is that this theater allows the audience to join in the n1elo- dies, and wisely. Where is there to be found an assemblage of colored folk that could keep still when music was in full swing? .a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Watchman Charged with Ar,on.

Watchman Charged With Arson.
 HIGHTSTOWN, N. J., April 2O.-W. H. Clouser, who for three years has served as night watchman of this vii. lage, has been arrested and committed to jail on three charges of arson. It is alleged he set fire to the stables of the chief of the fire department, destroying three valuable horses; that he fired the hay press of the mayor of the village and also fired the stable of the local hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
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M'FADDEN's FLATS.

FgtvVheh "McFadden's Flats" first be- gan its existence as laugh maker, certain situations. lines and character izations gave great offense to theater goers of Celtic blood and ancestry, and the result was a very stormy few months for the members of the com pany until the objectionable features were eliminated. That was some years ago, however, and the "McFad- den's Flats which plays at Polls to- night has been changed almost en- tirely since then. Now it Is a merry melange of music, dances and special ties and remarkable for the host of genuinely pretty girls who make up the chorus. Prices are 25, 35, and 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
PROTEST
CaHnet at Tokyo Sends Hot
 " Message to Paris.
ROJESTVENSKY'S PATROL lRRITATES
Land Operations Indicate Jntention of Marqutn Oyama to Interpose . Force Between Harbin and
 VladivOstOk.

tIaO1vONtOks
 LONDON, April 20.-The Japanese cabinet has sent strong and hotly worded protest to France regarding her violations of international law in aiding Russian war operations in the far east.
 A special from Tokyo says:
 "At a conference of the elder states ! men and the principal cabinet minis ters a strongly worded protest was sent to France regarding it's frequent violations of neutrality in providing shelter for and rendering assistance to Russia's Baltic fleet at Madagascar and now at Kamranh bay. No answer has as yet been received from the French authorities"
 Although not reported directly. 1t is believed that the Russian second Pa cif1c squadron continues the occupa- tion of Kamyanh bay or some other port of AnnafI1, where it is expected to remain until joined by the third Pa .cific squadron.
 The report that Admiral Rojestven- sky is maintaining patrol and exam ming neutral shipping of Kamrsnh bay increases the irritation toward France for permitting the use of that port as basc of operations. :. Harbin dispatches say that there was determined attempt during the night to cut the railroad between Harbin and vladivostok, formidable body of Chinese bandits making an attack near the station of Imyanpo. hundred miles east of Harbin. After desper- ate fight which lasted several hours the bandits were driven off and dis persed.
 Many smaller companies of Chinese bandits are rowing in the rear of the Russian army, but disappear when pursued. It Is thought probable that they are Manchurians, who scatter to their villages when they find them selves in danger. fF- 5i.
 There are indications that the Japa- nese are planning to thrust northeast ward and interpose force between Harbin and vladivostok.
 A report from Manchurian headquar- ters says:
 "A Japanese force advanced toward Tunghus. fifty miles east of Hsincheng. and has occupied that place. The enc my retreated to the north"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Threw cNna over mssA vs.ases.

CINCINNATI. O.. April 20--Loretta
 KrekeIer. aged nine years. was thrown from the Liberty street viaduct here to the ground, e:ghty-three feet below. The girl may die. Charles Finch was later arrested The girl and her six year-old brother. who was a witness to the assault. said Finch. who vas stupe- fled with cocaine. was the man con- cenei- Finch said ke knew nothing about throwing the girl over the via ducf. He saM a colored man gave him
 . drug, and be hAd n0t remembered anything aft1 tnking - sf the e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Cuban Minister nt Quir,n.l,

ROME, April 20.-Oreste Savina. Ital- ian minister to Cuba. has been received in audience by King Victor Emmanuel. His majesty handed to the minister an autograph letter to President Palma regarding the conclusion of treaty of commerce and navigation between Ita- ly and Cuba.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Sir Charles wyndham stiIl Ailinx

Sir Charles Wyndham Still filling. ROME, April 2O.-Sir Charles Wynd- ham Is here under treatment by Dr. Mazzoni, the famous surgeon who at. tended the late Pope Leo. The actor has not recovered the use of his arm, which was dislocated at the shoulder by trolley car during his recent en. gagement in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Where They Live.

HE orlglnat0f or the "Pekin" was advised to build in the downtown district, but he clung to the idea of a place right in the center of negro population.
 The orn CT of Twenty . seventh
 and State was se-
 lected, and here stands this unique
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Garfield In Kansas Oil Fields.

INDEPENDENCE, Kan, April 2O.- James R. Garfield, commissioner of corporations, made busy day of his last one for the present in the south western oil field. He went to Bartletts. vile. J.,T.,. aud after spending several active hours there left for Kansas City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Miners Returned to Work,

CALUMET. Mich., April 20.-Strik. en at the Wolverene mine returned today after being out several weeks. The men gained concessions. Only 100 trammers struck, but they pre- vented 400 other underground employ ees working.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Rrobably Did.

rrma-Pocr Waffle. When refused him he said he would jump into the lake,
 Ida-Well did het
 T don't know. Still. it seems to ne there's . favor of Turkish cigarettes in the vat0. Daily NevA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Some Types.

w HI T B doctor could never attain
 the grandeur the colored one so cas- fly accomplishes.
 His hat is the shini. est, tallest silk hat to be found, h i . shoes the m o 8 t brilliant ever worn,
 his shirt front the whitest, his broad cloth irreproach- able, his diamonds headlights. A grand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

Carnegie's Gift to Goodwill Farm.
 wATERVILLE, Me, April 20.-lt is announced that Andrew Carnegie will give $15,0OO to Goodwill farm at Hinckley for library provided a simi- lar sum is raised as an endowment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Frost Hurt Peach Crop Badly

ATLANTA, Ga.. April 2O.-After . trip through north Georgia State Ento- mologist R. I. Smith said, There is no doubt about the fact that S5 per cent of the peach crop north of Atlanta is a total loss as the result of the recent cold weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
FIRE ALARM.

@Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 SScovill Manufacturing Co (P.)
 @Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 EExchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P.) l 1S-Cor East Main and Niagara sts.; 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road, f15-Cor High and Walnut sts. 18-Cor East Main and Cherry. sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-Burton street engine house. A-Waterbrry Mfg Co (P.)
 26-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 21-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28IC0r Hillside avenue and Pine st 20-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 82-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. &-Cor w. Main and Watertown rd. 35-Conn By & Ltg Co car h'se Q.; 36-Waterbury Brass Co P.)
 S7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 86LCor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co P.) <5-Benedict X Burnham Mfg Co (P. , 46-Wate1bury Buckle Co P.J <T-Cor s. Main and Washington sts. 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts. b3-Waterbury Clock Co. case fac (F. A-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 68-Cor Liberty and River sts. 67-No 5 Hose house.
 S6-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 12-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 13-North Willow ct, COT Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Watcrville sta l42-Wolcott ct, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Weiton stA 173-East Main st, opposite Poli's. 212-The Platt Bros Co P) 213-Hammond Buckle Co P) 214-waterbuxy Crk Go. m'v't fac Q'., 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts 251LCor Round Hill and Ward sts. 252-Farm street.
 254-Corner Edna eNd North Main sts. 261-Junction Cooke and \. Main sts. 26S-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues. 272-Grove, bet Central .& Holmes ave 311-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg, ,f.D s12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313LRandolph q Cloves P) 314-Plume & Atwood Pl 315-American Ring Go P.W 316-Electric Light Station P) 31S-Holmes, Booth q Haydels P) Sz1-No Hose house. 3z2-CW Green and N. Leonard sts- 323-Cof Washington av & Porter st 324LCr Charles ard Porter sts- S26LCor Simons st ( Washington ~. S71-City Lumber ( Coal Co Pl 412ITaC Bros Pl 4S2-Cor Liberty and 2. Main sts. 451-Steele | Johnson Mfg Co Pl 6o2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sta
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent b the city hall
 Fl Two strokes fire oct- recall HI. 1nree strokea F n, 6p n RJ PrivatA
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Gaudens to Make Masee Memorial.

Gaudens to Make Magee Memorial.
 PITTSBURG, April 20.-The c. l.. Magee memorial committee at a meet ing held here awarded the contract for a magnificent drinking fountain sur mounted by bust or medallion of the late Senator Magee to Augustus St. Gaudens, the we'll known sculptor. It will cost $4,O0O and will be completed within three years. It is to be located in the downtown district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Albany Session End. May 5.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 20.-The date for adjournment was definitely set for May 5. Today the senate finance com. mittee, which has charge of the ad- journment resolution originally setting the date a week earlier than this, re- ported the measure with this amend ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
A Negro Sunday,

G WOAuCI II IucTc IS any other Sunday quite like it. It means here a great blatant brass band, belles and dudes pro m enading in bravest array, chill dren marching, the streets full--a reg ular parade day, s o m e g oing t 0 church.
 Among these we notice a dear aunty and uncle of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
J.... and Wife Dead After Quarrel

MOUNT VERNON. O., April 2O.- Fred W. Jones. retired railroad con tractor. shot and killed his wife, AL mira w. Jones. and then committed suicide. The tragedy occurred at Jones' home and was the outcome of a quarrel Mrs. Jones brother witnessed the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
German. Lost Two omcer.

BERLIN. April 2D. General von Trctha telegrsphs from Kubub. Ger man southwest Africa. that in fighting with rebels tine Germans had two of f1cers and several men killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
Psarsons Will Give to Small Colleges.

Pearsons Will Give to Small Colleges.
 CHICAGO. April 2O.-Gifts amount. ing in all to $25O.OOO will be made this year to small colleges in the rural dis tricts of Tennessee. Kentucky. North Carolina and West Virginia. This an. nouncement was made by. Dr. D. K. Pearsons. retired capitalist and bene- factor of many small colleges in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
seeresary Hay H.. Recovered.

NERvI. Italy. April 20.-Secretary of State Hays physician reports that Mir. Hay has recovered his health. He left Nervi today for Genoa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
On the Street Cars.

tTEN I hear peo.
 pie speak of the South State street cars as the Afri- can Central and it surely is . popular means of trans portation for the colored people of
 Chicago. And on these cars one seea more dressing oi
 a certain sort than anywh . ere
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

WANTED-Tabie boarders. first class
 W table board $4.5o per week. best of service. Nothing like it for the money. Exchange Hotel, N. Blaisdell. 4.io.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

WANTED Two men to demonstrate w Welcome soap. Apply to William England, 5l6 East Main street. 4-io-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

WANTED-Middle aged woman as w housekeeper. Call after 6:3o In tho evening at l55 Wood Street. 4.i9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

EoR SALE-Two family house and barn.
 + lot one hundred feet front by i5os feet deep with fruit trees. on Tracy avenue,
 will sell it at sacrifice. Call and see us. The United States Land Corporation, l77 Bank street. Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
WHQYED.

WANTED-By middle aged lady posi.i W ton as housekeeper. chambermaid. Nurse to children or invalid. any or responds. abe position. Address D. Democrat Offices;
 4.l9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
rw, serv.,s, F,v.s pe.s.

CHICAGO. April 3O.-Annie Finder and Annie Helm, servants. were found 1ead in bed here. Gas was escaping
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

WANTED-Woman wants place to do
 w washing and house cleaning. Apply, 45 Railroad Hill Street. 4-l0-3 es
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

WANTED-Ail kinds of furniture and
 Nkssn soooks stoves. and all your real4o Estate and Business changes to sell at the Lunny Com. and Exchange Co. under Hotel Broadway. 4-i5-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20
NEGRO IN CHICAGO.
GROWING NUMBERS OF THIS
 RAGE IN PRAIRIE CITY.
SOME or THEIR QUARTERS
The Only Negro Theater In the World
 Town Darkies Ape the Styles Many Idle Young Ne gro Men.

HICAGO. .- This last week we had ourattention called to a certain for eign element in our midst, the ne- gro.
 Come to think of 1t, is it correct to speak of the negro as a foreigner? To us of to-day the American n e gr o seems as compon- ent a part of the country as tn 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-20

BARGAIN on Fuller street. tho family
 ID house known as the Quilter property. the house contains IS rooms and . fine lot. This house Is one of the best built houses in Waterbury the lot cost $i.ooo. can sell the house and lot for $5oo less than you can build the house. For particulars about thi. place see Daniel T. Harrington, 3 No 40 East Main street.