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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The demand for squash courts in this town is a rising quantity. Some orders are expected from Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The Equitable seems to be con ducted chiefly by sisters, cousins and nephews. It Is full of fat piclings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The stockholders of the steel trust are glad they swapped Schwab for Corey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The iig's up. A man has been ar rested in New York for stealing q beefsteak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Boston is engaged in a crusade against adulterated foods. The purity of English has been for the time be- ing forgotten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Come Karl" pleaded Mrs. Van Palo to Bigamist Hoch, but Karl" didn't come worth cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The Equitable society may be mu- tualized, but not the firm of Alexan- der and Hyde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Taft and Shonts are stars, but just now they are eclipsed by the favorite pitcher and the spit ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Uncle Sam will have occasion to use great deal of tainted money in the building of the Panama canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Edward Atl1inson's woman must be one who never goes to church on Easter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The President is not saying any thing against the snow, for he is tracking grizzlies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The President should not get caro- less in Colorado, for he might other wise hit one the states ex-govern- OrS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21
USUAL RESI-

He tried to stop a bullet An easy thing to do. Now he's dead and buried and His widows feeling blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Field Marshal Oyama Is also hunt ing bears. He hunts the Adamza1 sort, while the President shoots griz- zlies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The courts are being appealed to to assist in discharging the hired girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

far been very satisfactory. Japan, in other words, can finance war as we'll as she fights one out to full conclu- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

The theatrical trust is not quite so strong as some of the other octopi but it appears to be sound of wind and limb, with every prospect of growing, provided David Belasco does not have several of it's tentacles amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Chicago professor says that the Rockies are a bungling job and the Cre- ator was way off when he made the American continent. The professor seems to be mistake, himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21
GOODBYE TO AzzIE.
t,o n,o,ld is darl. and drearv

Alas, the world is dark and dreary
 All joy from us is sped. We'll never laugh the same old way,
 The azimuth is dead
 Note: Azimuth-Animal which was cross between a turtle and a monkey an' was ''the only specimen of its kind il captivity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

What fertile field for paragraphers and doggerel poets has been opened up by the hoopslSirt revivall Already the word has gone around and there Is merry-mak-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

S NlrPnD mepaa by r,n..Dsasr.a ,s. ,ss, of ans sns
 O well-worn phrase that is still doing duty in describing how delinquents trek for parts unknown Of all the happy colloqualisms that have cropped up in the United States and for which the fer tility of American minds and the spright- Illness of American wit are responsible nothing seems to Init the spot so aptly as skipped by he light of the moon." It matters not whether the moon is shin ing on that particular night when the skipper sldps-the moon may be behind a cloud or it may be in eclipse; he may go away by the dim light of the stars, Or he may buy u railroad ticket in the glare of a thousand electric lights-he has skipped by the light of tue moon. What a fascination there is about the phrase, What mystery and cnarrn of hidden adventurel To be sure, there IS very little romance when fugitive is brought back to the point of his depar- ture in the pitiless light of day. but skipping by the light of the moon must be a lot of fun.
 
 Dr. E. II. Arnold's remarks to the effect that women's skirts hide ugly an llles show that he is either misnformed or else is a very ungallant savant and hypocritical.
 When President Roosevelt surpasses President Daz of Mexico in originality he will have to get up at an unusually early hour in the morning. While Pres ident Roosevelt hunts grizzlies President Diag makes matters warm for deer in the mountains of Mexico Of course, it is more dangerouss to hunt bob cats and grizzly bears than it is to hunt deer, but then President Diaz is older than Presi- dent Roosevelt and the younger man must be permitted a trifie more strenuos- ity in his sport.
 Colossal exhibitions of "nerve'-which, by the way, seem to be frankly engen- uous and npremeditated-turn up now and then in a newspaper office. A mem- Der of a woman's literary club has just asked The Age-Herald tu write an essay on the Life and Works" particularly the works, of celebrated novelist whom she must treat at meeting of her club. She was obliging enough to enclose a stamp and naively insisted on an early reply We are anticipating deluge of similar requests from college graduates who have not time in which to prepare theses and may possibly retain an expert at salary of $10.0OO year just to write essays for admiring constituents. The fair petitioners request will be granted and she will accept the essay gratefully, os course but with never thought or imposing on any ones good nature.
 A Chicago professor says that the Rockies are a bungling job and the Cre- ator was way off when he made the American continent. The professor seems to be a mistake, himself.
 The theatrical trust is not quite so strong as some of the other octopi but it appears to be sound of wind and limb. with every prospect of growing provided David Belasco does not have several of it's tentacles amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Washington Bureau Age-Herald. 12l G Street. N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

L. H. Russ, M. w. Carlisle and w. F. Jordan are the only authorize travelling representatives of The Age-Herald in us circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21
THEY WERE sTRYcHNINE

Johnny found a box of pills They looked good to him. Little Johnny was inferred
 Next day at 4 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Entered q the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second-class matter under act of Congress, March :, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-21

Dr. l.. H. Arnold's remarks to the effect that women's skirts hide ugly an l1les show that he is either misnformed or else is a very ungallant savant and hypocritical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
GIVES LIFE AS SACRIFICE.
In Religious Frenzy, Young Girl Notary of New Cult Perishes
 from Flames of Pyre.

Chicago.-Made insane by new religion. Miss Frances Wakley. of this city. built funeral pyre of papers and books of her cult lighted it and per ished from the flames.
 For four months Miss Wakley, who was 23 years old. had been member of a sect recently arisen in EnglewoOd. which teaches the near approach of the millennium. She had been fasting and praying for several days. her only nourishment being a little rice. From her dying words it was gathered vii sion had appeared to her in the night. ordering her to offer herself a sacrifice.
 Her mother and a neighbor heard groans and rushed 10 the young wom- ans room. She lay across the bed and beneath and about her books and pa pers by which her cult had been spread were blazing. The neighbor seized a blanket and attempted to beat out the flames. The girl waved her away.
 "I lay down my life gladly al the call cf the Redesmer." sine cried. -He crdesed this sacrifice last night. You are sinnins TO. to allow me to die"
 Miss wakley died soon after being taken to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13

Kull became made and fought with his fireman. Perry Mckinney, who struggled to subdue him and check the fearful speed which had been attained before Mckinley discovered the condition of his engineer.
 The battle lasted almost the entire 30 miles between Golfers and this place. and both the engineer and fireman were exhausted when the train was brought to a standstill here. .,, ...<
 kull was turned over to doctor. who examined him and later had him con- fined in Pittsburg hospital.
 The ride shattered the nerves of all the trainmen. The forward brakeman tried to get to the engine when he saw by the speed that something was wrong. but could not stand on the run ming boards. As the train whizzed through Burgettstown the operator tele- graphed ahead to clear for runaway.
 Kull has been known as one of the best young engineers on the road. but recently he received fearfal shock at Golfers. w. Va. where a switch failed to work and his engine left the train hanging over bluff. It is thought this shattered his mind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

It Is not often that a variety Der former is received with the enthusiasm that welcomed Pat Rooney and his lovely partner. Marion Bent. as they opened their headline sketch for the week at the Jacques this afternoon. Like all right minded communities. Waterbury has its stage favorites. hut it is not usually given to demonstra- tiOns of affection over them. IL is this fact which makes Mir Rooncy's recep- ton so remarkable. It was not out of personal friendship for the liminutive dancer that the audience broke into applause. hut beca,ise the great value of his work as an entertainer has long been recognized here. since his first appearance as d member of .'Tbc Rog- CTS Brothers in Harvard" company. With advancing maturity Mir Rooney is growing more perfect in the greatest of all difficult tasks. that of making something more of himself than q mediocre dancer There are plenty of nimble feet in Jhe vaudeville ranks. hut few great dancers. which is the very reason of Fat Rooney's position. His ease. grace and cleverness have forever lifted him from the ranks of the almost -wasers'' into prc-eminencc as one of the counfry's disciples of Terpsisbore. Miss Bent. tie beautiful girl whom he married the day. after his last engagement in this city. has brought much besides good looks to her husbands act. She is indubitably clever both as singer and a musician and her beauty is accompanied by a charm of manner most winsOme. Aunt I.ouiSa'S Advice. presented by Mir and Mrs Howard Trues,iell. was taken with q relish ny the big house. The sketch is far removed from the plane of the ordinary vaudeville skit and deserves the more significant name of a comedietta. Mr TruessleIl and his wife have hitherto been unknown to the east. they are western folk. but their little play is the nest possible in- tralucticn they could have. 1t is q clean. bright. well played hit of real comedy. Hal Merritt. Sullivan and Pasguelena. Henderson and Ross. the great Chick. Flood brothers and the electrogrsph complete the program Prices are 10. .. aud 9o cents: after necHs 10 and 2S cents. ladies 10-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
BEAR CAUSES PANIC
 AMONG CHORUS GIRLS.
Animal Bushes from Its Cage, Claws Actors. and Drives Performers
 Over Footlights.

New York.--During rehearsal in the new Colonial theater the other day a bear escaped from his cage. rushed to the stage. attacked several of the perform CTS. and before he was overcome had so severely bitten and clawed several of them that they had to be taken to their homes. ''N '"
 Miss Libby Blondell and Junie Me Cree were the most severely Injured As the bear rushed on to the stage he struck Miss Blondell and knocked her down. When she fell the bear rolled over her, and. enraged by her screams and at tempts to free herself. sifuck out savasely al her.
 McCree seized the brute and tried to drag it away from the actress, but his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
CHANCE FOR JOHN l..

John l.. Sullivan ne,-i noi % bong without genuine ring encounter If fre means business His recent cllal- IenceS ts FitzsimmonS- ,icriseit ansl Ieffries have stirred up Fatty Lang try. a .sS pound citizen well knowr on the Bowery and also at Ccney Is land who says he will take John on for q six UouRi Isout and a S1."S purse for the fat men'S championship "f fIsc v7aTId- sullivan may tell Lang tIv io -gpi a -rTEtstEsl-- hut Patty won uD-iyinS faHIc wlf.B- aTIBe1l with long Be,rkei bottle hc s~tHslly chased Frank r. Siaviu- tho AustrsI- ian fighter. out of Bcwery saloon about thirteen years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
already beyond the jaws of the trar as originally set.

already beyond the jaws of the trap as originally set.
 A St. Petersburg dispatch says that General Kuropatkin has asked the en- peror's gracious permission to hand over his command. alleging that he is in urgent need of physical and mental rest. 'ts
 It is said on the best authority that Japan twice has approached Russia through informal channels on the sub ject of peace negotiations. but that in each case the proposal failed because Japan demanded an indemnity and a pledge that Russia would not keep warships in ~the Pacific for twenty five years.
 The immediate answer of the Rus sian government to the defeat at Muk den is the announcement that a new army will be raised and the forces in the far east reorganized, that Vice Ad- miral Roiestvensky will be ordered to sail on and try conclusions with Togo and that the war will be prosecuted to the bitter end.
 This is the present temper of Elm peror Nicholas and his dominant ad- visors, voiced in a firm official an- nonncement that the position of Rus sia is unchanged and that the initia tive for peace can only come from Japan. Should the island empire choose to tender moderate" terms and recognize it's adversary as the power in the far east peace could be easily arranged. The Russian government with the full magnitude of the disaster at Mukden still undetermined. but with the 1905 campaign seemingly already hopelessly compromised, retreat to Harbin inevitable and VladivostOk practically lost-declares that the time has not yet come when Russia can be forced to humble herself. -
 X late report from Tie pass says:
 "The Japanese have ceased their pursuit of the Russian army. at least temporarily. Some of the Japanese are twenty miles below Tie pass. A resumption Of their advance is ex- pected. Pumors are in circulation that the Japanese already are attempting another turning movement to drive the Russians from Tie pass.
 "The Russian troops here have been arriving with hopelessly mixed units in consequence of the change in the front. The troops are being sorted out and organizations reformed and as- signed to places to resist S,e Japanese advance"
 X Tientsin report says that outside experts roughly estimate the total Rus sian casualties at 1.D.O60 and those of the Japanese at 60.OOO. It is reported that Tie pass is practically undefend- e,i. and another great action is regard cd as improbable.
 General Kuropatkin admits that 1.19O officers and 4G.G,l men are not responding to roll calls. TN, is rath- CT vague. lt may or may n,\ include the thousands of wounded who have been sent north. and again it may not include the losses suffered by the third army. with which the commander in chief was not in communication for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
LOOMING EVENTS.
ErtertainmeAts. fai::.
 sWiables of lecal latersn
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March 15.-Basketball at Y. NJ. C. X. gym. Crosby high school vs. All Waterbury Five.
 March 17-Private entertainment. Music hall.
 March 1I-Lectur. and sacred con- cert in St Patrick's church. Lecture by Dr Cummings. . March 1I.-Ingraham Ideal Comedy Compony in "Fanchon the cricket. at Goodwill hall. Waterville.
 March 11-Sinti. aunuai concert and promenade by the Washington Hill Athletic club at Jacques Auditor iun.
 March 1I.-I'rivaic masquerade ny the North End Athletic Club at their rooms. corner No. Vine and Division streets.
 March 1I-Irish comedy. "The Bells of Shandon." at City hall. under auspices of Divisions Nos and 3, A. 0. H. Sociable to follow.
 March 2O.-Conccrt by First NJ. F.. Church choir of Waterbury. at Meth o,iist Church. Watertown.
 April 24-9th annual sociabIe and promenade ig Ladies' auxiliary. A. o. H.. at City hall.
 April 24-Grand concert and rccep- ton by the united councils. K. Of C.. at the Auditorium.
 April 2IrThird annual promenade and dance hy the employees of the American Mills Co. at Leavenworth hall.
 April .6rjth annual concert and prom by the Goodwill Social club at Eagles. hall. Auditorium.
 April 21-Fffth annual promenade by the Nassau Social club at Eagles ball. auditorium April egNay ,;-Sescnd annual Heb ,Iomsd of St MichaeI's church at Pytll- ian hall. WateryiIle
 April 2S-Recrption by young ladies of St Cecilia's parish at Leavenworth hsIL
 May 4.-Whist and reception by Barnard School at LeaveHworth hall May -Thirty eighth annual concert and re~epsion by tho Young Mems Catholic Literary sss0ciatioa at Lea veuworth hall May 1oLCrspd convention tall tg the United Courts F. Of X, of Water bun. at the Auditorium
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
POLL s
t"THE NILLAGE PARSON." :"

{ The story of "1'le Village Parson," which is to be presented at Poli's to- night. tells the story of how Felix Gordon. q lawyer. learns that the wife of the Rev Tom Cooley has inherited q fortune of which she is ignorant, and he plots with dissolute brother of his, named Bud. to secure possess sion of the inheritance. The lawyer falsely accuses Mrs Cooley of undue friendship for Bud. An old pal of Buds threatens to reveal the plot and is killed by Felix. Gordon identifies the body as that of his brother and charges the parson with the murder. With the assistance of the general man of all work around the parsonage, the parson escapes from the officers and is next heard of during the Mardi- Gras in New Orleans, seven years later, after various vicissitudes. The wife is also in the Crescent City with her little blind daughter, endeavorilg to eke out scanty subsistence. The pair meet just as the minister is about to commit suicide and everything ends with the discontinue of. the viii lain and the restoration of the heroine to her own. Prices are 25, B and 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
FRANCIS WILSON.

Francis Wilson comes direct to Polls tomorrow night from his extra ordinary New York triumph where he appeared in Cousin Billy" at the Cri- terion theater for over three months to crowded houses. This production marks the turning point in Mir Will sons career from musical plays to straight comedy. The change has been effected by MT Frohman, whose star Mir Wilson became at the begin ming of this season. So remarkably successful has been the transition that Mir Wilson will now stick to his pres ent line of stage. work and Mir FrOh- man will present him next season again in a new comedy. Cousin Billy" is one of the funniest plays of many seasons, and even in his best days on the musical stage Mir Wilson never made people laugh Oftener or more heartily, nor entertained them more satisfactorily than he does in the character of William Jenks of AL lentOwn. Pa. who is Cousin Billy" The comedian gives himself entirely to the role and it fairly revels in fun. There is laugh in every line and a whole guffaw of joy in every look and movement of the actor Probably nothing in. Mr Wilson's career can be compared with his success in Cousin Billy not excepting his triumph as Caddie in "Erminie." Mir Frohman has surrounded him with a. very strong cast. prominent in which arc May Robson and Edward Abcles. whose artistic success in comedy and farce entities them to special men, ti0n. Other people in the cast are: Edith Barker. William Levers Syd- ney Rice. Charles J. Greene, Beatrice Agnew. Rosa Cook. Grant Mitchell Alex Bruun, Freeman Barnes. Arthur Row. Ora Lee, Angela Keir. Marion Brooks. Zelda Sears and others. Prices are S1.5O, S1. ., 90 and p cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Notice of Sale.

Waterbury. Conn March 2. 1885.
 Nutisrr is hereby given that the sub ssriItrr. pursuant tu an order of the District Court. made February -. 1885. will sell at public atction. at ths offirt. nf tine Clerk of the District Court of watsTbury- at lo o'clock in the fOrenspJn- om the IIth day of March. I.sE, the foIIowin. descgihsvl piet-s. of land IorsiIesl in Waterbury and bounded and described as follows- North on William Fraser. east on ID. Sutherland. south on Dinah Farrell and west on the highway.
 This notice of sale is subject to . provision in the oTsfer above men, tioua,i. that if the sums found .Iue ug-.l fIls .iei,t s-sI Iv virtue of uiIiel, tIsE< sab i~ c-sIe-t-i arc Jasi I-fsse tIr- tTm~ af Ssiii ~sE~- t shall not ;sks rIs~r
 The terms of the Szle arc cs<h-
 EDWARD c EILpI-FF- Sa&13 CemmIttee of District Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Sipns of Travel.

This year promises to be the recce year for travel in California from the east. It is estimated by the official: of the railroads interested in this movement that 50.000 tourists have visited the state this winter. The to- tai revenue of the railroads transport ing the visitors is estimated at not less than $5.0O0.0Oa. The conclusion i: drawn that California will derive the snug sum of sl5,O0O,0O0 from the sea sons tourist business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
ENGINEER INSANE;
 TRAIN RUNS AWAY.
Fireman Fights to subdue Him While Heavy Freight Goes at
 Terrific Speed.

Carnegie, Pa.-With an engineer. sud. denly gone mad. holding open the throt- tie, and his fireman fighting desperately to control or stop the runaway, a freight train ran 30 miles the other day at a rate of 40 to 60 miles an hour. Expect ing wreck momentarily. uhe train crew clung to the cars, unable to reach the engine.
 While pulling his fast freight train out of Golfers, w. Va, Engineer Charles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Milk Trust in Europe.

A combination of the largest milk con. densing firms in Europe, the Henri Mes tie and Anglo-Swiss condensed milk companies. is announced by the London Express. The new company will control practically. the European supply. Most of the shares are held in Switzerland Condensation consists in evaporating |: portion of the water and adding sugar Milk contains SS per cent of water in its natural state. about 60 per cent. of which is evaporated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13

strength was not sufficient. and he. too was bitten and deep gasnes were cut In his arms and legs by the bears claws
 So terrified were the chorus girls on the stage that many of them leAped over the footlights into the orchestra Stage hands and men of the company secured ropes and finally made prisoner of the bear.
 The bear was to he used in wrestling se; and vss thought to be safely in his cage while the rehearsal vss in progress Oring to the injuries sustained by the principal members of the company the opening of the theater vas posspcrsd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
OFFICE ROOMS
 TO RENT.

in Y. M. C. A. building, suitable for doctor dentist or lawyer. or for other purposes requiring central location and easy entrance from street. Soon to be. vacated by Turkish Bath estab- lishment.
 APPLY AT '. NJ. c. A. OFFICE.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Bishop Of v.rm.as VIII Reeov.r.

BURLINGTON. Vt. March IF. - Right Rev. Arthur C. \. Hall. bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Vermont. upon whom an operation for appen- dicitis was performed yesterday. was reported at the Mary Fletcher hospital as resting comfortably last night. It is thought he will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-13
Proved Genuine

MrsL O-Durfey-Tis an ilieant- sun- burst yer co he afrher wearin'. M1. Murfey- Ar-re tn di- nuns ginoo- zEnez
 Mrs. P. Nurfey-Av ooorse they are, Didn't Pst shpind . whole weeks wages fr tn sivea av thim-an' him sittia e1se . day now.-Ceveland LeaA0.