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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
GAS METERS DON'T
 ALWAYS RUN FAST More Apt to Work Too Little, and Some Of Them Even Fail to Register
 Says Mi. SIade
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES
When Meters Work Overtime Peo- pie Kick, But Some Claim They
 Are Not Paying Enough.

Hartford June 23.-The Hart ford City Gas Light con- pany will complete its year of exam nations of meters July 1 and Mana ger R. B. Slade yesterday gave some interesting figures concerning the ex- aminations. It is the custom of the company to examine every meter held by consumers once in four years and the number is so great that the work is going on all the time. Inci- dentally it may be no /, from the fig ures that the general exposition that the gas company gets all the best of the cratic workings of meters is in- correct.
 Last years figures, from July I 1904, to July l, 1905, shows that s. 11S meters were tested and of these 6,951 were correct; S5 worked too fast and 998 were slow, against the interests of the company. The num- Der that didn't register at all was SS. Of the fast meters the average was 612 per cent, fast, while the slow ones were p per cent slow. so it will be seen that the company was getting much the worst of the situa- tion.
 We always hear of fast meter without delay" said Manager Slade, but 1t is seldom that we are noti- fled that meter is slow"
 Are you ever notified that one is slowT was asked.
 "Yes,7 was the reply. Tn Hartford we have been notified by several. At least half dozen persons have called us up of their own accord and told us that the meters were not reg istering enough. have known of such thing In just one instance in my career in the gas business, in anoth- CT town"
 Last month the inspection of regis ters showed a total of 971 tested of which 922 were correct, 1 fast, 42 slow and & that did not register at all. The fast one was 15 per cent fast and the slow ones an average of 30 per cent slow.
 Hartford had been found a partic- ularly honest town with the gas com pany, Mir Slade said. much more so than some cities of less size that he had had dealings with. There are comparatively few attempts to beat the company and none that were se- rious. In some instances the quarter meters have been found to contain plugged quarters. beer checks or quarters with string tied around them. 1t being the evident belief of persons resorting to such practice that the quarter could be withdrawn and used continuously. In any of these instances the attempt has proved boomerang to the consumer holding the meter for the beer check and bad quarter have been put up to him immediately with the request to make good. while attention is call ed to the fact that tying strings to coins is not conducive to the welfare of the mechanism. In every instance of course. the consumer so confronted wonders who did it. but the practice usually ceases. If 1t continues the quarter meter service ceases
 Only once since he has been con nected with the company has there been case of pipe tapping, Mir Slade said.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
SENT TO PENrTENTIARY.
Victims of Scheme to Beat Grain Mar. ket Have Their Leader Convicted.

Chicago, June 23.-Mrs Helen r. HulshIper. prominent In church work and social affairs in Joliet has been convicted in the criminal courts here of operating a confidence game and sentenced to the penitentiary in her home town. Mrs Hulshiper told her women friends that she was In with a clique who controlled the wheat market on the board of trade. She not only told them, but made them believe it.
 They ''invested- large sums of money with her upon her representa- tlons that she could beat the game" Among the investors" were school teachers. society women. Sunday school teachers. working girls and a score of men.
 She came to Chicago and began her campaign. The system went awry and everybody lost Now. her former friends assert she is confidence wo- man and have convicted her. The case will go fo the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Took Wrong Medicine.

intending to take dose of salts, Mrs Bliss, mother-in-law of Professor of the Connecticut Agricul- tural college at Storrs. this morning came near fatally poisoning herself. She is 70 years old and her eyesight is poor. She secured what she sup posed to be a bottle of salts and in- stead took one containing corrosive sublimate. She Is in critical condi- tIon. but may recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
CITY NEWS

The graduating class of the High school will give its reception in Lea yenworth hall on Monday evening.
 The Young Golden Stars would like 10 play any team in the city under 13 years of age. They were supposed to play the Colts on Saturday for S1.2o ball but the Colts are afraid to play. Any one desiring game. call on Pa trick Galligan. S6s Baldwin street. or Dennis Day. s16 Baldwin street.
 Mrs NJ J. Mahan of Baldwin street and Mrs Edward Skelly of Walnut street are home from a weeks visit in Brooklyn. \. Y. where there they attended the commence ment exercises of St Francis college, at the Majestic theater, in Brooklyn, of which college Mrs Mahan's son, Joseph is student
 William Jackson of 31 Bishop street has been sued for divorce. His wife, Ora Than Jackson, claims he deserted her two months ago and that he is an inebriate and cruel. Mrs Jackson is in the employ of Mrs Kittie Taylor, 5l Holmes avenue. She has retained Attorney John 0'Neill and her husband, who is going to fight the case. has secured the ser vices of Attorney Hayes. The case is returnable to the superior court in September. The Jacksons were mar ried in September. 1904.
 A tramp who calls Waterbury his home. struck town today for the first time in several years and after call ing around to places where he had of ten received a warm reception and a god hand-cut. he was somewhat sur prisei to find that the old faces were no where in evidence and the new ones gave him a cool reception. He says Waterbury has undergone a wonderful change in the last ten years and thinks if the hearts of the people keep growing cold at the rate they have since he was here before It will te out of the question for a knight of the road to get bite to eat or 6 place to lay his head over night. unless he has money In pocket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
BRIDGE WORKERS QUIT.
Will Not Work With Men Who are
 Not Members of the Union.

Although the five bridge workers on the Bank street bridge were on their job this morning they laid down their tools at noon and refused to return this afternoon stating that they would not work with any one who was not a member of the bridge workers union. It was rumored around Brooklyn last night that the fellows would go on strike today. but not one seemed to be sure of the fact. The men have been working for the Pennsylvania Steel Construction company which Is doing the bridge work in this city for the New York. New Haven X Hartford railroad. It was only last week that they started to work on the Bank street bridge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
PET DOG BIT HER.
Miss Bowker, Victim of Rabies, Kept
 Dog's Attack a Secret.

Miss BOWker, Vlctim OI FeaDics, hcPt
 Dogs Attack a Secret
 New York, June 23.-Physicians who attended Miss Flora Bowker, the young high school graduate of Mill vile, N. J., who died in terrible agony few days ago from what was supposed to have been ptomaine poisoning, now admit that the case was one of hydrophobia. and 1t has since been learned that the girl was bitten by her pet dog.
 For fear that her father might kill the animal should she tell him, she kept the secret until she died.
 The general opinion of the medical men now is that the case was one of hydrophobia which had not fully de- yeloped. The dog has since gone mad and has been killed.
 The family physician says that he onticed two peculiar abrasions of the skin. but was not informed that the young woman had been bitten. Three physicians held a consultation. but the skill of all combined was bafied.
 Since his daughters death Mir Bowker has killed his entire kennel of eight valuable foxhounds. besides the pet dog which was stricken with rabies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
a.kcd Bryan to Speak.

Trondhjem. Norway. June 2s.-All the delegates attending the corona tion of the king and queen of Nor. way held a meeting to-day in the old archbishop palace and invited VII liam J. Bryan to address them. when he appeared he was greeted enthusi- asticaily and presented with the nag of the United States and one or Nor way. In concluding his remarks ne boped that the country's prosperity would last as long as its days are numbered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
santiaso shaken Up.

Santiago. Cuba. June 1.-Two earthquake shocks half an hour apart. the first occurring at o'clock yes terday morning. slightly damaged many buildings in this city and smashed erockery and rug stocks. Several persons were slightly injured by falling articles. The frs, shock lasted fifteen seconds, the second was shorter but heavier Thousands of people remained in the streets and plazas the rest Of the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
CRAA|P < CO. ARE THE LOWEST BIDDERS For Building the Two Proposed Ns1 batleships Michigan and
 Suoh Carolina. THREE MILLIONS AND 4 HALF Is the Price the Vessels VIII Cot -House Adopts Report on
 Wood Election Case.

Washington, June 23.-Bids were opened to-day at the navy depart ment for the building of the proposed new battleships of 16.00O tons. the Michigan and the South Carolina, authorized by the recent act of con- gress.' It was found that William Cramp & Co of Philadelphia were tho lowest bidders, $3,54O, 1000 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
AIMED AT CONSOLIDATED
A Bill Before Commite On Rules in the Massachusetts House of Repre-
 sentatiYes To-Day
NO MORE STREET RAILWAYS

Boston, June 23.-A drastic bill designed to prevent foreign railroad corporations from purchasing any more street railway lines and forcing foreign companies to relinquish any railways they may own in Massa- chusetts, was before the committee on rules of the house to-day. The bill as drafted will affect particularly the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad. which has many holdings in street railways in this state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
GIVE US THE MUSIC.
Saturday Afternoon Concerts on the
 Green Will Keep People in Town.

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 The band stand on the green has been newly painted and looks as good now as ever. It is hinted that in the near future concerts will be giver every Saturday afternoon. but 1t is doubtful if any will be held on the green. If something like this is not done Waterbury will be desolate place Saturday afternoons and Sun days during the summer months. It was surprising to see the number or people that left town to-day to spend Sunday in New Haven and other places. The Cheshire cars were crowded and several made the trip on the steam cars. It is very plain that if Waterbury wants to keep the young folks home something Will have to be done to furnish little amusement for them. They have now found a way out and 1t will be mighty hard to break them on the habit of skipping to the shore at every opportunity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Wood Election Case.

Washington, June 23.-The houso to-day adopted unanimously the re- port of the committee on elections, that Ernest E. Wood was not elected to membership in the house of repre- sentatives for the fifty-ninth congre9 from Missouri and that Henry E. Coudrey was elected a member and he was at once sworn in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
FELL ON THE THIRD RAIL
Fifteen Year Old Boy Was Instantly Killed at Hartford This Afternoon
 Stumbled Crossing Tracks.
HE WAS SHOCKED TO DEATH

Hartford, June 23.-Clarence Sut- ton, 15 years of age, was instantly killed to-day by falling across the third-rail tracks near the depot. He attempted to cross, stumbled and fell and shocked to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
nYI.ssoEs AN AUTO.

Columbus. June 2s--While play ing Indian. woohrle Netcalf. aged g years. threw his lasso at a passing automobile on Fair avenue Thurs day. It caught on the gearing. and ss the other end was tied tbout his body he was dragged tvo squares be- fore the chauffeur vss spprtsed by the shouts of psssersbT of the boys ianredous position He vas not fa- tally injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
In Gnect the Ilonenorths

Kiel, Germany. June 23.-Several hundred persons assembled at the railroad station here to-day to cheer Coneressman Nicholas Longvorth and Mrs Longvorth on their arrival from Iyondou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Talked by Wireless.

Sanscouset. June 23.-The steamer Etruria. from Liverpool. was In wire less communication with the station here when fifty-fve miles east of the Nantucket IIghtship st ( a. m. to-day. She probably will dock d'3o A. m-. to- r7,orrOvr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
THE SIMMER GIRL

must have a good many little things in the way of jewelrT which need not cost much. but must be dainty and graceful We have plenty of such Pins. rines. lockets. buckles. brace lets. chains. waist sets and a thou ssnd other thinu- Tke Lake c stro- b.1 Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Another s2,.ooo Gift.

Los Angeles. June 23.-Andrew Carnegie has given S25.cco tc the University of Southern Cslifornia. The gift was announced by President George IT. Bovard at the commence- msut exercises of the university yes ter,iay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
WILL PROTECT MEMBERS.
Chinese Organization With Member
 ship of 100, 900 Is Getting Busy.

San Francisco. June 23.-The Oak land and San Francisco branches of the Chinese society, Chew Hung Tong. held a meeting in oakland last Thursday and decided to take steps to protect their members who were injured and suffered loss by the fire in this city, from unfair treatment at the hands of the insurance compan- ies.
 The Chew Hung Tong is the larg. est secret society in the world and 100000 Chinese in this country con stitute part of Its membership. It IS credited with far reaching influence fin all parts of the world.
 In proportion to the number and business they represented before the fire 1t is said the Chinese carried in the aggregate more insurance than any other nationality in San Francis, co. Their losses amount 10 several millions of dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
yersl,et Of Guilty.

Washington. June 23.-The jury in the Green and Doremus pos once conspiracy and eriosry cases. retired to consider the case al 1i:so. The returned after something over an hours delfberation with a verdict Of not guilty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
rru..t Girl Attempt. Suicide.

NEWARK. \. l.. June 23 - After playing truant from the Newark High school for more than two months. all that time practicing a successful decep- ton upon her parents and teachers. Ethel Crone. nineteen years old. shot herself in her home here. inficting a
 wound which may prove fatal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
old Ieri.Iafnr Denfi.

Stamford. June 25.-Matthev Han rahsn, well known In local and state politics and a retired business man, died at his home here last night. aged so. He had been a member Of the state legislature from Stamford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
The Best Baking is: Done in
 the CIenWOOd Ranges

Three thousand Glenwood pun chasers are recommending Glenwood Ranges right here in Waterbury, Three thousand Glenwoods have beea' sold here. NEVER COULD HAVE BEEN R
 THE FLEETWOOD WASN'T THn
 BEST RANGE. The scores of new housekeeporo that are to start housekeeping this month are appreciating the advice that is constantly being given then by owners of Glenwood.
 THEY ARE BUYING GLENwOOD8
 NOW MORE THAN EVER BEs
 FORE.
 There's no better testimonial for . wife than to be able to do good bak- ing. The Glenwood is a sure help. Glenwood prices are s20. Sz2.60s s25. s27, s30. s33.5o. s35. t3S. tlos s43, s45. $50 and up to A HUNDRED DOLLARS.
 There's a possibility for anyone Co pick out just the Range they want in this magnificent selection.
 seventy-five different Dressers to pick from now. New goods have just been unpacked. We can show you the latest and best styles direct from the leading makers Prices ss.45 to ss0. Not a better line to be found in the New York stors at the prices
 Ostermoor Genuine Elastic Cotton Felt Mattresses in the best art tick ings. Made in two parts The kind you've paid t15.50 for. Special to- day s11.25.
 This store Is headquarters for the best Mattresses. Springs and Pi1lovs on the market
 Visitors to Waterbury during tne sanEerfest are especially welcome e visit our varerooms- We pack oIl goods free of charge and prepoy | freight to all stations east of ChicaGn Have some furniture from Wn1Gc> bury sent home from this storo- Tke Hsspsss-Sslsw FsFsiEss C. wsterszry Aeeney fse ths cs1s1u1r0 olenvssi 1anGA rut ts n3A . uneAmt , 1is-,se 1un ClDu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
The Duke Is Dead.

Madrid. June 23.-Duke of AL mobovar. a member of the foreign affsirs commission. who acted as president at the Moroccan conference held in Algeciras early in the year. died this afternoon He was born In 1854
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Citizens Panic Stricken.

St Petersburg, June 23.-A dis patch from Bialystok reports that the citizens there are panic stricken ow- ing to unconfirmed rumors that the excesses will be renewed to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
wIrele.. Told u C. K..x.

WASHINGTON. June 2 Senator Knox of Pennsylvania. on board the steamship Oceanic. miles at sea. learn ed by wireless that the senate had voted in favor of the lock canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
s,bvay BuI Il. signed.

Boston. June 73-Governor Guild to-day signed the Cambridge subway bill. which provides for the cons.rue- tion of two subvsys In that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Verdict Of Not GuiIsy.

Utica. June 2s--The jury h the Preusser murder case returned ser- diet of not gaiity this afternou1- be- cauos of fnganity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
vEArHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Local showers to-niEhf and Sunday morn ing. followed by eiearing. Light ssst-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23

The Evenine Democrat is the peo- pies paper. The price is zc q copy. 11c c week. ss . rear. bT nall or carrier t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
BstsIe>hip Launched.

CIancov. June z3-Tle Brifish bo<1toonlD Agnnemnon. of 1e.5eo tso4 - s1eeeoDfnlly Iaune1e1 se-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-23
Independent Loan and Security
 Co.

We loan money to salaried people and housekeepers without security. Cheapestrates- Business confidential
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Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-18

\. Y, at p. m. All are welcome.
First CONGREGATIONAL. Nineteenth and
Davenport-Ihe pastor, Rev. Hubert c.
vices at 1890 q. m; no evening services;
Sunday school at II; Christian Endeavor
at $3.50 n. m. Strangers especially in
St Mary's Avenue Congregational, St.
Mary's and Twenty-seventh-MO WoT-
ship at lo;3o: sermon by pastor Rev; l..
o. David; Bible school az noon. There
will he no vesper service, the church meet
ing with the rorrey meeting in the Audi
forum,
Third Presbyterian, Twentieth and Leav-
Notwithstanding at 1880 a. m. by the
pastor. In the evening we Join the ToTey-
oliver mission at the Auditorium Men p
deavorers will go 70 the Auditorium in the
evening.
Emmanuel Baptist, Twenty-fourth and
Binney-Morning worship az 1890; sermon
by pastor. The Ease OF Gods Work When
God Works." Bible school at noon, with
Young Mems guild for men. There will
be no evening services during the ToTrcy
meetings.
Plymouth Congregational, Twentieth and
Spencer, Rev. Frederick W, Leavitt, Min
ister-Preachlng service al 1890 a, m, SER
mon topic speaking the Good Word
Sunday school at noon; evening services
omitted i'm favor ct the meeting at the
calvary Baptist, Twenty Fifth and Ham
ilton, Rev. f. X. Curry. PastOr--Services NJ
1879 a, m, conducted by the pastor; Bible
school at noon, mems Baraca class at noon.
Young men invited. No evening services.
as the church joins in the Torrey mission
at the Auditorium.
Dundee Presbyterian, Fiftieth and Tn
derwood Avenue, Rev. Thomas X. Hunter,
Pastor-MorninR worship at 1880; no even
ing service until the close Of the lorrey-
oliver mission Sabbath school at noon;
Junior Endeavor az 3:b p. m,; senior En-
deaVor as announced.
81. Marks English Lutheran, Twenty
first and Burdette, Rev. l.. Groh, Pastor
Services at 10:45 a. m; subject, Faith,
the Condition OF Power, sunday school
in the Torrey-Oliver mission; the Chris
tian Endesvor does not meet,
First Christian, Nineteenth ana Farnaln,
Rev s u. butcher, PestOT--Bible school
at s:45 a. M; preaching at IT a. m. by the
ngstor subject Redeemed by the Blood
ice as this church joins IN the IoTrey meet
ings Christian EndeaVor al $50 p. m.
ST PauIs German Evangelical Lutheran,
Twenty Eighth and Parker, Rev. II. HOLE,
Pastor Regular service at 10 a, M, subject
Render Unto Caesar the Things VIII h
That Are Gods German service in tie
evening, when Rev. F'rese will deliver the
church OF St Philip the Deacon. Tween
tv-nrst. near Paul. Rev IohE Albert " w.
Hams. t-in-charge-Holy communion
at 1890 and II O. m; sunday school az
10 a M: evenEong aud sermon ~ p. m.
sermon topic. morning Enemies Of the
Cross Of Christ evening Heavenly
Citizenship
Walnut Hill Methodist Episcopal, Forty
| first and Charles, Rev. r u. Hosmdn, Pas
| tor-Sermou al 1880 by the nastor
theme. Gods Fellow Workers sunday