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The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
Maritime Interests Excited.

For several hours maritime inter
ests were intensely excited by the un-
heard-of presence of an iceberg in the
bay. Later, when the true story of the
wonderful feat was flashed over the
wire, it seemed so utterly incredible
that the excitement, If anything, was
increased. 1t was not until one of the
fastest tugs in the harbor had steamed
down the bay and wired verification OF
the story that the panic was allayed.
Only the providential cooperation of
the winds and tides, and the most ia
vorable weather conditions enabled
the tug to accomplish the feat. In spite
of the almost incouceivable risks at
tendant upon the berg's capture. not a
member of the tugs crew was injured
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
Two Men Frost. Bitten.

Two men suffered from bad frost
bites, but this was due TO their Owl
carelessness in Drawing the arctic TEN
perature in the berg's vicinity without
proper clothing. Their experience was
n warning to the rest of the crew nd
when the tug with the prize pass j ID
Breakwater every man aboar3 ~
muffied as If for Peary relief cNP. .'
ton.
The length OF the iceberg W
feet, and 1t is estimated that u "
yield fully 500 900 tons. which is u,... s.
sufficient to make up the shurta-o Il
ice crop due to the mild winter T "
work OF cutting up the mountain II g
will have to be pushed because Il q
rapidity with which 1t will melt uu r
the spring sunshine.
The monster berg was capture
the Grand Banks of Newfoun :.a'
Ii was made fast at great risk g' '
daring men on the tug. who. in ~u
boats tied staunch ropes around
mountain of ice. and then let rE /
long tow-line from the tug ami
graphing hooks. secured fas'"r
which held firm after several atrr"
had resulted in failure. The Cr'"
the tug will share in the money
prize will yield, AS icebergs are nr
en- off portions of glaciers, III,
yielded will be Of good quality.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
School Garden Education.

Every child likes to play in the uH
and dirt, to make sand houses a.
caves, mud pies. and even to plan
garden. breaking off the twigs OF {. .
and pulling weeds. which are CarctH
planted and watered. furnishing DIV
sion and pleasure for the day. l.
an easy matter to direct the yout' J
mind a little further along this IT,.
and interest 1t in a real miniature -
den, 1t Is not an untried theory, "l
fact. abundantly proven in all r.
large and many OF our small Ci'
Philadelphia has what are ca.
Municipal Gardens" Boston has
dozen School Gardens" Chcan'
Detroit. Washington. Cleveland, l'
Angeles. In fact. almost all cities hA''
successfully worked out either Z"
school garden or the vacant lot Cu''
vation idea. two separate proposition
II Is true. but closely allied. tn
school garden idea opens up an cas-,
and agreeable avenue to what Prov
more Of diversion than task to IN
Young. New York has only one sue
farm garden. but on its one or tw
acres, tho children plant and raise bot
flowers and vegetables, while in n
extemporized cook-house they prcpar
the vegetables for the table and cnjo
the flavor of the fruits of their labor
Besides this Instruction In the cultn1r
art. n bedroom in miniature furnisNC
an opportunity for the girls to lcar'
how to care for rooms. In Phtl1
delphia the relation Of the municipa
gardens and the schools Is intimate
But to see this idea worked out, pei
haps. at Its best one must study II Il
II is in Boston. There. private organ
ization known as the School Garde'
Association. for six years or more ha
been developing little centers whcr
the children delight to plant and cult
vate. furnishing object lessons Of tn
utility OF such work which II is hoped
may lead to Its addition to the schoc
curriculum. and with this idea /
mind these school gardens are locate
quite generally on land adjacent t
school-houses. some of the regula
school teachers gladly acting tho par
of Instructors. The effect upon tn
little workers In these plots Is in ever
way happy and should lead to thsl
more general use,
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11

remedy for the evil which is beinA
done, and one which is not dependent
Oh Canadian cooperation. This
remedy could be accomplished by New
York State alone, and would be to so
deepen the river channel south of
Goat Island, between that island ami
the New York State bank, that I'll.
American Falls would divide with the
Horseshoe whatever water was not
diverted from its natural bed. Tile
Treaty of Client places the American
boundary at a point we'll out int the
deep part of the river channel and
affords ample opportunity to make
necessary excavations.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11

beauty of Niagara Falls little can he
accomplished. and from past cNpCrl
euCe ii seems more than doubtful thai
such will be the case. In the matter
Of the il tcrnational boundary and the
seal controversy, Canada certainly did
not show an over friendly spirit aud
there is no reason to assume that her
attitude has changed in the least. but
il would seem probable that-she will
use all her great influence with the
mother country to defeat any friendly
agreement that might be proposed.
This conclusion of Canada'S probable
attitude is not reached entirely on ac-
count of any unfrieudly feeling. but
because of two very important facts.
one of these is the greater width anu
depth of the channel on the Canadian
side. which would insure splendid
flow over the Horseshoe Falls after
the American side is entirely dry.
1t is asserted that Ontario Province
now receives from the Commissioners
OF Queen Victoria Niagara Park. h
minimum annual rental of 100000 for
the water rights granted there, and
when the plants for which these
grants were made are in full operation,
the annual rentals to the government
will amount to over 100000.
1t Is further asserted that additional
water could he granted by Canada
which would produce an annual rental
OF another 100000, and still not seri-
ously affect the Canadian side of the
Falls. while the American Falls would
be entirely drained long before this
enormous rental was due.
There would seem, however. to be q
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
IN ROCKEFELLER'S CLASS

Chief Quanah Parker. of the Co
manches, has all the great mans hor-
ror of the camera. While waiting for
q train at Stanton. Okla, young
man began making photographs OF
him. The Indian grew angry. opened
his pocket knife. and threw 1t at
the camera man. As this did not de
ter the latter, Parker went indoors,
took a revolver from his valise, and
started on the warpath. The police
had to disarm him.
]. Pierpont Morgan, John d. Rock
efeller. H. II. Rogers. and others
doubtless have sent messages Of ap'
proval to the big Comanche.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
MISS HELEN CANNON.
SPEAKER REPRESENTATIVES.

gard 1t in that light too. but the fact
remains that the enforcement OF such
recognition is due the dignity of her
fathers position, and she is too good
politician not to insist upon the
Speaker OF the House enjoying all the
prestige which is due him. Should Mr..
Cannon one day be President of the
United States, as is by no means i'm
possible, his daughter will by reason
OF her kindness and democracy, make
an ideal First Lady of the Land.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11

When Congress is not in session,
Miss Cannon is mistress of her fathers
home at Danville, Illinois. There, as
in Washington. she is always prepared
for company, for the Speakers married
daughter with her children, spends
much time at the Cannon home, and
relatives and friends always feel free
to drop in" at almost any time.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11

II anything is to he accomplished
in the matter it i necessary to act
at once. for if more corporations OBJ
tain control of the water rights it
will he impossible for either the nation
or New York State to rcpurchase them
without an absolutely enormous ex-
penditure of money.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
Joys Of Good Cooking.

Incidentally 1t may be noted that
Miss Cannon Is largely responsible for
so many OF these political star cham
ber sessions being held at the Cannon
residence instead of In the Speakers
private Office Mt the Capitol or some
where else. Few readers of this need
be told that the average man sets
great store by good cooking, and the
popularity won by Senator Hannas
famous hash breakfasts" goes to
prove that the President and other
high officials of the nation are no OK
ception to the masculine rule.
Well. just here one has hint as to
the magnet which helps to draw many
men of affairs to the Speakers home
instead OF to his office. Miss Cannon
is n splendid housekeeper and is an ex.
pert in preparing or superintending
the preparation Of those plain. whole
some dishes which never fail to make
hit with men who are weary of hotel
cooking. In things to eat. ns in dress,
Speaker Cannon does not go In for
much in the way Of "frills'. but no man
who knows what Is In store for him
ever declines an invitation to dine at
his house.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11

in official life than any other member
OF her sex. yet never so much as once
has she let her tongue slip when
mum was the word, and this is more
than can be said of some men of exalt-
ed position.
Moreover, Speaker Cannon's conf
dence in his daughters discretion and
common sense is shared by the leaders
In the lower house of Congress who
have occasion to confer frequently
with the presiding officer. Many Of
these confidential confabs are held at
the unpretentious vine-covered brick
house which constitutes Speaker Can.
mons Washington home. and many
times newcomer at such conference
has been surprised to see the wheel
horses OF our national legislature freely
telling state secrets before the hostess.
The Delta independent., 1906-05-11
Dependent on Canada.

II will be noted that unless TIE
British government uniteS with TIL,
country in its effort to save the uatura
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

The big holiday bill at the Jacques continues to please the pat rons and every afternoon and even ing the theater resounds with the merry laughter of the holiday crowds. "A Jay Circus" with Sher- man DeForest & Co provokes mirth galore in the scene in the interior of the circus tent. The funny stunts of Maud. the mule. and the collapse of the circus seats are features. Bert Leslie has made big hit here with steve Hogan's Visit" Nothing quite as breezy as his up-to-date slang has been heard at the local house and the new line of talk Is catching. This weeks excellent bill will be followed next week by another entertaining list of attractions Tte headliner will be Miss May Fully. late of the Madison Square theater. New York, in the brand new sketch. Stop. Look and Listen" The playlet was written by Matthew White. jr. the editor of the Argosy Magazine. An added fea- ture will he the great impersonator. Lind. whose beautiful costumes and graceful poses arc scoring big sue cess. Prices 10. % and 90 cents evenings: afternoons. 1000 seats for ladies at 10 cents. few reserved seats at 20 cents. Tel 10so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
E~ooalNG EyEN7S-

Dec 30-31-Our Lady of Lourde. hall. moving pictures and illustrated songs.
 Dec 31.-south End Social club banquet and entertainment. Dec 31-Speedwell hall, first an nual ball given by the Club Liberal Dec 31--Lithuanian hall. 103 Green street, dance given by the Lithuanian Women's Ruta. Dec 31-Turn hall, Scovill street New Years sociable and dance given by Waterbury Turn Verein
 Jan IA reception to Rt Rev Mgr Slocum, rendered by the aIumnae and pupils of Notre Dame convent. Jan l6.-Eagles' hall. Seventh an nual promenade given by the Good Will Social club.
 Jan 17-First Baptist church, mock trial, "The Great Hummer Breach of Promise Case" given by the Golden Rod society.
 Jan 18-Leavenworth hall. SIX teenth reception given by St Thomas Cadets
 Jan 30-Eagles' hall, sixth annual promenade given by the Big Seven social cub.
 Feb 4-5-Poli's theater, entertain ment by Talma club minstrels.
 Feb 9--Turn hall, grand ball giv- en by the Russian people, for the benefit of St Voldenier society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
POLI'S
"A MARKED WOMAN"

A. II. Woods big scenic success. "A Marked Woman,s opens a two days engagement at Polls this af- ternoon with matinee tomorrow. As may be judged, "A Marked Woman" is the dowager empress of China. One of her prime ministers in an attempt to secure an American girl with whom he has become infatuated has influenced the ruler into the opinion that the Americans in China are the fofestallment of the ruin of the coun- try. and in order that he may de- stroy all except the young American girl, he excites what history has been pleased to term the Boxer uprising. Just at the crucial moment the hero of the play, young American naval officer. who has been detailed as an attache to the legation. together with his civilized allied nations, marches on the walls of Pekin. Prices, mati- nees 15 and 25 cents; evenings 25, 35 and 50 cents. Tel 10S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
OPERA OVER THE WIRES.
By Means of New Device People at
 Home, May Hear Music.

Hello, Central, give me the in
 termezzo from 'Cavalleria Rusticana.'
 All right-one minute-hold the
 wire"
 This is the sort of conversation that will flow over the telephone wires when the public get to using the tele-graphone. a new device per- fected by Valdemar Poulsen, the Danish inventor. Instead of going to the opera the business man, weary after days work, may sit at home with his family and enjoy the best music. If he wants to hear a political speech, perchance, without being pushed and jostled in crowd, the telegraphone will bring it to him. This idea has been partially carried out with the telephone, but it was not success because the volume of sound decreased with each wire and only few people could listen at one time.
 It has been found that by com- bining tho telephone with the new device thousand or more subscribers can listen to the same opera. con- cert or speech. It is proposed, ac- cordingly, to equip central-telephone exchanges with number of tele- graphones. each of which will consist of an endless steel band of wire run ming through the field of a double electro-magnet. connected with spe- cial transmitters placed in theaters or concert halls.
 A subscriber who wishes to hear some favorite selection will call up central and ask to be connected with the telegraphone which is making record of that particular perform ance. He can listen to opera, play, concert or speech. When he has heard one selection he can be plug ged in" with another. as the tele- graphones in the exchange will be used to.reproduce performances going on in several halls at once. The business man detained after ofice hours can ask to be called when some famous prima donna appears. and when he has heard her sing he can his work.
 The second vibrations set up by singers voices or musical instru- ments. falling upon the special trans will be conveyed along the telephone wire from the place of to the double electro of the telegraphones in the exchange. The auctuations of these magnets affect the wire passing through their field in the form of magnetic intensities. The Is localized and a record made of the voice or instrumental music at the other end.
 The magnetized wire passes through series of reproducing mag nets attached 10 the wires running to the receivers Of the subscribers The fluctuations of these magnets strike the of the receiver and when the latter Is placed to the ear the sounds in the theater or concert hall are heard with perfect clearness.
 The fact that each telephone wire will have its own pair of reproducing makes it possible to send the same volume of sound to practi- cally any number of subscribers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
BY RIGHT OF SWORD. T

Ralph Stuart, who comes here New Years day, matinee and night, will be remembered as an actor of pleas ing personality with a magnetism that unconsciously attracts all to- ward him. He will present his great est success, By Right of Sword"- a play dealing .with the Russians and nihilism--and he will portray the part of Richard Hamilton, an American gentleman. MT Stuart has been induced to make a brief tour of By Right of Sword" before he com- mences rehearsals in "The Spoilers, !" dramatic venture under the direc- ton and management of Daniel Froh- man. MT Stuart will have the lead ing part. Prices. matinee 25 and 50 cents, evening 25. 35, 50. 75 and $1. Sale of seats Monday, December 31. Tel 10S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
EAGLE HAIL. PICTURES.

The American Lifeoeraph company of Nsw York ofers smother big bill for it's moving Tscture and illustrated
 song performance which Is to be Eiv- en ss EzEIes- hall oa sunday even ing This performanee premises 10 be are Of the lest cf the season as the msnszemenf has se<ured several se- rfes Of pictures which are the equal of any kezf1,ners ever skorn fn the effv. The SauztfeT7s Deuxhter- k tks tile ~ tke kesfIiner and is s-lre tc sore c biz Bit. the fi1 pf rhEs sah'><t f< 1.rse fe<t loes .sf uirI <hor rnu< of tie nu< auusinE a.l IRantisnal skun1D sxex ro0egte1 uDsn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
THE GIRL AND THE GAMBLER. j.

Florence Bindley, in new musi- cal drama entitled "The Girl and the Gambler under the direction of B. E. Forester. will be the attraction at Polls Monday afternoon and even ing. Almost every season finds Miss
 Bindley fully equipped with new
 play, new scenery and a new com
 pany, and this season will be no ex- caption to the rule. The popular lit
 tie actress will be seen as Geraldine Lawrence. piquant, flashing and
 handsome young girl, afterwards La
 Petite Lawrence, the opera singer. The company is above the average and an excellent entertainment Is as- sured. Prices, matinee 15 and 25 cents, evening 25, B, 50 and 75 cents. Sale of seats Saturday, De- cember 29. Tel 10S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
MOVING PICTURES.

On Sunday afternoon and evening at Polls the Imperial Moving Picture Co will present the latest Parisian picture. "The Adventures of Mephis- to's Sons, Rescued in Midair." Wedding on Bicycles, and fifty others. Excellent illustrated songs. Prices are 15 and 25 cents. Tel 1084.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

a screen. Welded and Parted" "Who is Who," Pay Day" and a "Beggar's Revenge" arc other good subjects which have been selected. Frederick Norlen will sing several of the latest illustrated songs. Prices are 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

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amendments which Tho ~BannefruaH
Government vii feel cpnaeWlhei ~ 70
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pFeaent Premier baa no ~ieh lntentlon
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determination ~ lake tho hill ~ tho
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would Ninice to paralyle the opposition
In the House Of Lords, which has 10 dcsire
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Of the Parliamentary coach.