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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
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April 6-Private whist party at Music hall.
 April l4.-Charles R. Taggart enter- tainer, at the High School.
 April 24-9th annual sociable and promenade by Ladies auxiliary, A. O. H.. at City hall.
 April 24-Grand concert and rccep- tion by the united councils, k. Of C.. at the Auditorium.
 April 25-Third annual promenade and dance by the employees of the American Mills Co.,, at Leavenworth hall.
 April 26-5th annual concert and prom by the Goodwill Social club at Eagles hall. Auditorium.
 April 27-Fifth annual promenade by the Nassau Social club at Eagles ball. auditorium.
 April o0-May 6-second annual Heb- dOmad of St Michaers church at Pyth- ian hall, Waterville.
 April 2I.-First annual entertain ment by the Quaker Athletic club at SimOnsville hall.
 April 2S-Reception by young ladies ot St Cecilia's parish at Leavenworth ball.
 May 1-Grand closing subscription cotilon of Prof Bailey's school of danc- ing and department. C.
 May 4.-Whist and reception by Barnard School at Leavenworth hall.
 May 5.-First annual barn dance by the Hamilton Park A. c. at Hamilton hall. Mill Plain.
 May 5--Thirty- eighth annual concert and reception by the Young Mems Catholic Literary association at Lea yenworth hall.
 May 9.-Twentieth anniversary of Sheridan Council. No. 24, K. of C., at auditorium.
 May 1O-Grand convention ball by the United Courts, F. of A., of Water bury, at the Auditorium.
 May 10. II. 12, 13-NIay festival by the Queens Daughters at City hall.
 May 12-tirst sociable and dance given by the Brass City lodge. No 25O, l.. X. to B. of k. T., at Eagles hall. auditorium.
 May 17. IS, 10, 2O--St Joseph's May festival at Eagles hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
FORGOT HER BABY.
Merryman Child Took Long Trip
 Alone Into lows.

Merrymam Child Took Long Trip
 Alone Into lows.
 HILLSDALE. H.. March 24.-The six-weeks-oli baby of Mrs. F.. R Mer- ryman has arrived home after having been carried anO miles by rail before the anxious mother had discovered what had become of the child.
 Mrs. Merryman and her baby daugh- ter were visiting in a nearby town. On returning home the mother was met at the train hy her sister. Mrs. MerTyman was 50 anxious to get home that she forgot about her sleeping in fant and hurried away talking about her pleasant visit After time she went to her bedroom where she thought she had placed the child but the infant was gone Mrs. Merryman. after coIIectiug he- thoughts discover cd that she had forgotten tl:e baby
 TeIezrsns were sent after inc train. and in Iowa the child was found still sleeping In the care of trainmen the babe vas promptly sent home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
WANTED COT AT THE TOMB.
aged Brooklyn Man Found Dying IT
 Cemetery Of Evergreens.


 Cemetery of EverEreens.
 NEW YORK. March 24-Uncon- Scious and apparently dying aged Jona- than Reed. a retired business man of Brooklyn. was found lying on the stone floor of his wife's granite tomb in one of the prettiest sections of the Gene tery of the Evergreens yesterday after noon. and his removal to hospital followed.
 The patient had suffered stroke of apopleXy as he sat in the lonely in closure. as was his daily custom for more than seven years. except when the tomb might be stornbound in winter time. X laborer passing by the door of the tomb noticed the man lying as if dead on the floor and gave notice to the proper authorities. Reed was still breathing faintly when the am bulance surgeon arrived. and it was said that he had fair chance of re- covery
 Shortly after the death of his wife Reed applied to the cemetery authori- ties for permission to place cot in the tomb. so he could spend all his time there This being refused. he furnished the tomb and spent his days there. carrying on imaginary coEversa- tions with the dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

DEAR FRIEND. ed that we hold an other circle immediately to see if the spirit would tell us something of him self. That night we met. But we pre- viously bored a hole through the wall and put piece of garden hose through. At each end of the hose we placed a funnel and at the end of it in another room we stationed one of our men. We had a little grudge against the news paper correspondent of the town, and we told him that we were having an in- teresting time at our spiritualistic meet ings and invited him to join that night. He grabbed at the chance and was bad ly excited when we got to the room
 That day one of the boys had borrowed e skeleton from doctor .and carried it to an old straw stack about a mile from town and buried it in an old pine box
 "We held the circle and soon got the spirit on the line. All of us asked ques- tions in a rather loud voice. and which were easily overheard by our man in the next room. He immediately answered through the garden hose telephone and his voice sounded so unearthly that it made little chills run up and down our backs. The spirit told us he had been murdered years before. and his body buried in the old straw stack. It said 1t recognized old man Brown as former very dear friend. but knew none of the others. We'll. sir. old Brown was just hopping. He wanted to hike out right away for the old straw stack. and the newspaper correspondent was just as bad. We got lot Of lanterns and started. We took the worst road we could find. and by the time we got there all were pretty muddy. Then we found that we had left town without spade to dig with. The correspondent walked that long muddy mile back to town for the spade. and he certainly made rec ord time. When he at last reappeared we voted to let him do the digging. He dug over the whole territory before he at last located the skeleton. Dragging it out. he looked at the innocent old thing and says: Boys. I've got a beat. Don't say a word We shouldered tha. old skeleton and waded back to town. It was placed in the window of an un- dertaker's shop. and people came from all over the country to see the remains of the victim of horrible murder. The papers from one erd of the country to the other were full of it.
 We let it run along about . week. and then let up. was sending out a little stuff to newspapers once in awhile myself. and I wrote up the hoax. And ali the papers printed that None of the papers reached here then except what received. and I kept them hid den so old man Brown would not see them. We were wondering how to put him on. when enc of the boys saw him coming up the street Grasping that little gutta- percha skeleton. he walked down the street swinging it between his fingers. The old man saw it. ard turned white. He came up to where we were and I handed him a paper with the whole thing in it He read the article through. and then turned around and looked at each of us individually and collectively He walked away. and neyer spoke to one of rs again.
 Where is he now3 Down in the Lexington asylum. where he ought fo have been long time before.'-Kansas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

THE PICTURE OF snow that there SOLID COMFORT. was something in it. He came to some of us one day and with an air of great secrecy asked if we believed in spiritualism. We immedi- ately assured him that we did. Then, one by one. he drew of and proposed that We form a small circle as he called it, and there converse with the in- habitants of the spirit world that he claimed to be able to conjure up. We entered into the spirit of the thing with a whole heap of zest and assured the old gentleman that we were ready to begin at once.
 we rented a room at the hotel. and that night we held our first meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
A WireIe.. Poolrson Scheme.

NEW YORK. March 2i-ThrOugh a technical hitch in tine arrangements the floating poolroom.- otherwise known as the steamboat Mount Desert. did not go to sea yesterday. and fully SO patrons of bedrooms were disapyoint- ed It wss announced. however. that the cause of the delay was Enimportsnt and that positively tbr trip would he nlssie irisy at ire tinc Set. The scheme Is to have races reported by wireless more than three miles out at sea thus getting outside the legal limit of prosecution for gambIing-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
THE. PROM

The regular weekly prom will be giv- ell hy the American band at the audi torium tomorrow evening" The at tendance so far during the I.enten sea son has been very satisfactory. A good sized crowd attended the prom on last Saturday evening notwithstanding there was several big dances and SO ciahles the night previous. The usual program of popular music will he rendered tomorrow evening. which will include such popular numbers as "Mammas Bay" Peter Piper." "Bil- ly." Bunker Hill" Have you seen Maggie Riley etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

there and nothing ..THANK you. was doing. Then KIND SPIRIT" one of the boys lifted up his voice and asked Mir. Brown by what sign would the spirit manifest itself if by chance one did happen to come in to get loo;. at us. The old man answered that the spirit would give a loud rap on the table to signify that it was with us Then, if we desired to ask questions. 1t would answer yes or no by means of raps. One rap signified no and two raps said yes We'll. it was not very long till a rap was heard. Mir. Brown said: Thank you. kind spirit and every fellow followed suit. Then an in- teresting conversation took place. Old man Brown asked many questions as to who the spirit was. and these were i'm mediately answered by raps. Every time we heard a rap every fellow said: Thank you, kind spirit
 We kept this up fer some time, ard when at last we got ready to stop we were admonisked by Brown to say noth- ing of the occurrences. which we all solemnly agreed to. You see. it is very easy to make the raps on the table. if you fix your fingers in the right posi- ton.
 We continued these meetings for sev- eral nights. and each time we would have surprising results Spirits came to us galore. and we had the time of our lives. Finally Kennedy. one of the fel- lows. said he was going to have a pie ture of that ghost or bust We attempt ef to dissuade him. tsIt old Brown just laughed and said to let him go on.
 -One of the boys had gutta percha skeleton that he had secured s0ne- yAwe cd one day he tnok the skeletpa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

luc OlQ IcllOW called u s to order and had us sing a little, and then ranged us around the table with the little fingers of each hand barely touching. Then the room was dark ened and the fun was ready to be- gin. For a long half hour we sat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
JOHN ERMINE."

Franklin Woodruff. formerly a well known ball player. made his first ap- pearance here last evening at Polls in the character of JUlhl Ermine of YeI- lowstOne q drama founded on a story or the Tar, west by Frederic Reming- ton. The story is rather pretty one. There is enough sentiment. poetry and nlelo drama in it to mui.e it suf- nclently Interesting for the stage. though it may become known as the drama with the shortest act that Was ever written. The second act is only about two minutes long.
 "Ermine" is supposed to be a half breed of superior intelligence. He i!Ids sun picture--a photograph Katherine SearleS in the woods one day. and around this incident Louis Even Shipman weavas the plot Lieu tenant Butler loves Katherine and the sun picture had bclCnged to him. Err mine gives valuable aid to distressed company of United States infantry commanded by Major Searles. NaIn- crimes father and thus he becomes ac- qnainted with Katherine In the third act Ermine and Butler. the '.rcsly sol dier" stir up the situation. Ermine re- fuses to give tho picture back to But- Ter. who thcreupon draws his revolver but Ermine is too quick for him and Butler is shot dead. while Katherine is hiding in Erminc's room. Erminc then sets out for home in the moril- tains and q reward is set upon his head. Major Searles and his soldiers find him but the arrival of Katherine brings q happy conclusion.
 Woodruff has a good company with him and applause was quite frequent during the evening.
 After a little more experience and voice culture Woodruff ought to be come a favorite as John Ermine." He has all the physical requirements and thoroughly understood his part.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
A SPIRITED
 HOAX

HE old colonel was sitting with his
 legs spread out in front of the fire. and with carpet slippers on his feet was the picture of solid comfort
 "Howdy, son." he said. q was just thinking of the time in the latter eos when l was a member of a club that had been organized here shortly before and known as The Knockers No matter what came'up we always knocked it. Every man had little hammer. ...
 "We had great deal of fun out of our club and had many peculiar experiences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

AA ~olAsE19alW.l
 named Br w Il worked here at a saddler's shop then and he believed that spirits could be prevailed on to come back to earth, and cited experi- ences of his in Cincinnati, N e W York, St. Louis and other cities to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

ap to the circle room, tied it in an up- right position. and took photo of 1t,
 That night, when the circle met, Ken nedy toted his camera up to the room. and when the raps began coming in be leveled his picture machine at the dark ness under the table. and let Ter go. Next day Kennedy developed a really good likeness Of the old skeleton. The whole gang of us then went running
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

down to see MT. Brown and show him the picture.
 The old fellow was overcome. and told us he recognized the skeleton as that of a very dear friend of his who had mysteriously disappeared some years before. Then some1Do1y,-annGe6t-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
Iesso, Fpou Japap.

From the Japanese we gre slowly learning rot to bunch q miscellaneous lot of cs,t flowers in wads for vases. says thc Csrien Magazine. but to give each flower ifs natural. characteristic attitude and isolation. and the result h fhrRoCN aftaue3c and heauefful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

(yHANDELIER WoRK-Repla,inp, buff. V ing and polishing in the best manner.
 Chandeliers also made 10 order at short notice. Waterbury Chandelier Works. l39
 Eas, Main street. koriariy building Chan. celIers called for and delivered. Telephone 245-l5 6-25-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

noNT PAY RENT-H you have $500 in U cash can sell you a two or three family house. in a good location. where you can live rent free. l have four houses on my list that must, and will be sold quick. they were never offered for sale before, don't wait a month 10 think. Inquire D. T. Harrington. No. 40 East Main.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

I OST-Monday morning pair of rosary H beads. between West Clay street and the Immaculate Conception Church. The finder will please return the same to the Democrat office. 3.23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-Dyspeptics or those who
 W arc threatened with dread dyspepsia by reason of a continued course of cold dinners to call and try one of our 20 cent dinners, for sioo. or even a lunch backed up by a cup of good ho. coffee. The ex- pense is small and will undoubtedly save you many dollars in the future in doctoYs bills to say nothing of suffering. Avsry's South Main St. opp. Castles Market
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

G NORGERA,.S-.'The best market in U. ihs 'eiiy (7to Meadow st.j and at at very low prices. Porierhouse Steak 100 )b. Round Steak loc ID. Shoulder Steak Sc ID. Try n once and you will be very well pleased. 3-2o-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

w ANTED-Feop!e to call and try tho
 new Restaurant. 34o West Main St., opp. North Willow. All home cooking. Regular dinner 25c, also 5 and loc dishes. Board S3.So per week. Open from 5.3o A. M. 10 9.3o P. M. Evans & Granville, Proprietors. 3.i-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

OST-Watch Fob with Lccket attached; {; A setting of diamonds and initials ID. K." between South street and Center. Reward for return of same to David Kane, l40 South street. 3-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

W ANTED-One two and three family
 W houses, if you wish 10 sell them. p'ease let US know. The United States land corporation l77 Bank stree. Waterbury Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-$2o, coo in small amounts or
 w first mortgage security. Apply to James M. Lynch. room 25,. Odd Fellow. Building. 3-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

HOYLE'S res,auran, 59 Center street. has V been re-opened under the manage mont of E. L. Bolster. the we'll known caterer who will conduct an up-to-date restaurant. Regular meals. Como in and see us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-Geese feather beds immedi.
 ately Highest cash prices. Address, c. F. Dickinson General Delivery Water bury. 3.2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

NAN sO-P Patent Sprinkling Wagons !
 ana two horse Dump Carts. Apply 10 A. 5razos & Sons S2 Oak St., Middle town, Conn. a.,oNa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED - Purchasers for our $l.4o w and Sl.9o hats Danbury Hat Store "A C: and street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-Soldiers and soldiers widows
 w to remember tha; procure pensions without delay. George Robbins (C. A. R. 27 West Main street. Insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-To do light and heavy truck
 W ing of all kinds. at reasonable prices furniture and piano moving. and bus parties speciality. all kinds of turn-outs. A. M, Larsen. corner Water and North Elm Sts. Branch offices Botele's store, lo4 South Main street; Swanson's Grocery store. cor. Burton and Hill streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

w WANIED-By thoroughly competenta Young woman position at general nouse"ork No heavy washing. best ref- ences. Call s4 East Clay St.. City.
 3-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED--A good all round painter. " ea'i mornings at o'clock for T. W Taylor. Apothecaries Hall. 3-22.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
"A RAGGED HERO"

One of the most impressive effects recently seen on the stage closes the third act of "A Ragged Hero" which comes to Polls Saturday afternoon and evening. and which introduces the favoritc comedian. George F. Hall. in q new and pleasing role. The heroine secures q reprieve for her un- justly condemned lover and dasbes down hill on a' bObsled just as the laundering of an express train is heard. The V illain tries to prevent the train from being Tagged. but the ubiquitous ragged hero" foils him. The girl safely crosses the tracks in front Of the halted and snorting To-. comotive and speeds away on her cr- rand of justice and mercy. This of
 feet is ingeniOusly and picturesGuely contrived and furnishes d stirring eli
 max to the action. Prices are 25, 35 and DO cents: matinee h and 9 cents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- A> bate Court, Mar. q 1905
 Estate of Mrs. John Madigan, late of Water bury, in said district. deceased.
 The court of Probate for the district of Waterbury had limited and allowed six months from the date here of, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly atteSted, within said time. will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Rose A. Clarkin, Administratrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
IQiscellaneous.

l oST--A parched throat by man who
 IL chews CHlCLETS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
"A DESPERATE CHANGE "

Theodore kremer's latest effort, "A Desperate Chance" to be present ed at POli's Monday evening. is based upon the troublous times of the Bid. dle brothers. in and around Pittsburg No Individuals Te presented, only types. Beginning with the arrest imprisonment. escape and final death Of the villains. the author shows them Tn new garb. with great hypnotic power over the gentler sex. The ac. tlon of the play is intense. full of heart interest and abOunding with great surprises. The production in- cllldes snOwstorm scene produced Dy new mechanical device which haS never been used on any stage be- fore. and which causes much con- ment. Prices are 9. B and 10 cents. Sale of seats Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
WHpYED.

.WANIED-Every girl who ride. to try W CHlCLETS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
.PENNY:A WORD ADV0)
LATE WANTS.

'No RENT-Five large rooms, improve. I ments. cor South Elm and Pond Sts. Inquire M. Meyers. 2l4 South Elm St.
 3-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

WANTED-Every druggist in town to
 W tell his ousto -ners about CHlCLETS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

EoR SAIE-The spring of 1905 is here U and am still headquarters fer Real Estate inveSiment.. can show you some un6eye'oped Real Estate that rlost con- servatives claim viii double in value in . few years The wise man buys when times are dull. negotiate lcans and write fire insrrances. J. E. ssrciford. ics Bank St Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

FOR ShLE-Crea, Bargain M..fi, and U :econd hard cioihing. Win. Posner, sc3 Bank St e-s.d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

HAVING Just ma.ed my extra heavy LII laying strain of s. C. ". Leshorn Fulle,s. purchased last fall from Elm Poul- try yards. Hartford. ;o the finest male of same strain 10 be had. will be rea5y after April lst to sell settings from same. price sl.oo per i3; this season only. This strain has been bred Is years to. extra heavy egg production. There is none better. A. s. McMahon, Cook street. WsserviIle. Conn.
 3-i5-2l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
FOR S,HLE.

nENTlSTS are prescribing CHlclETS D 10 aid in the care of the teeth.
 ECR SALE-Grocery store doing good II business. al bargain. Mrs Mary Kelly 32S Washington Ave. 3-2l-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

Literary Wage Earrer In Answering President Roosevclt's Views on Du- ties of Motherhood Declares OfI- spring Would Destroy Social Use- fulncss of Herself and Husband and Make Them Lower. tt@
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-07-26
WOMEN MUST VOTE.

There is no sex in moral thinking.
Whoever is capable of clear, just,
intelligent, unselish thinking, and
unites with it the active labor of a
selfsupporting citizen, has right to
voice and ballot in the adjustment
of national affairs.
1t is not question of whether
the feminine brain is equal to the
masculine, largely considered. It
is an incontrovertible fact that we
have had no woman Shakespeare,
no woman Michel Angelo, no woman
Mozart, and that even as dress
makers and cooks men lead the
world.
But that has nothing to do with
the matter of voting to elect may
or or president, or to decide upon a
tax law in an American city, or in
deciding what privileges should or
should not be granted the saloon
keeper in an American village.
In all these matters the fact re-
mains that the moral, noble, educat-
ed wives. mothers and sisters of the
respectable citizens of the land are
as well equipped to aid in these de-
cisions as the boys of twenty-one,
who sit about pool rooms and race
tracks. or the political rogues who
make business of politics, or the
foreign day laborers who have just
taken out their naturalization papers
and are given tips by their en-
ployers how to vote.
Woman suffrage must and will
come in another decade. Ella
Wheeler Wilcox 10 New York Jour
nal.