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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
STRENGTH OF OPEN SKY.
The Great Things of Earth Are Con- ceived in the Free Out
 of-Doors.

What great deed was ever done in- doors? What great thing of the earth in art, in science, in romance was ever conceived and brought forth within walls?. Pathos grows there, and small tragedy, aud bitterness and pessimism;
 but not great tragedy, nor the vast and useful pessimism which uplifts human nature and humanity, writes Emerson Hough, in the Reader. The joyous, hopeful, optimistic things, the large and cheerful motives, are found be- heath the sky. The Indians say that the babe born in the wind will be chief, and that might we'll be so. What strong blood ever grew indoors? What great drama of the ages was ever played there? What duel on the stair ever equaled the battle under the trees? Science may delve. lamp wise;
 but what great things even of science camo wholly from within walls? Elec- tricity, navigation by the stars-the things which have really conquered the world-did these appear to man as he studied at some table side?- No. the great and- sweet things of knowledge came from the naked stars. Guilty and troublous wisdom may have hous- ing, concealment, and so make confess sion that 1t is evil; but before guilty Eden knowledge was out of doors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
RECESSION OF THE FALLS.
Rate at Which the Niagara Cataract
 Has worn Its Way Backward.

The only reliable data that can form
 a basis for speculation as to the prog.
 ress of Niagara Falls from Lake 01-
 tario to the present site is found by
 comparing the two surveys that have
 been made of the falls. one in Is42 and the other in 1sss. writes Archer
 Butler Hubert, in Four-Track News.
 The first of these was trigonometri-
 cal survey made by Dr. John Hall, nestor of the New York State geologi- cal survey. Al the suggestion of Sir Charles Lyell, who visited the falls with him. monuments were erected at the points at which the angles were taken in order that some later sur- veyor would be able to find with &C., curacy the exact extent of the changes The second survey was made in 1sss by R S Woodward. of the United States geological survey. nou director of the Carnegie institute at Washing ton. The result surprised the world . woodvzrd's survey showed that the falls had moved zz9 feet since 1s4z: the rate at the center had besn. therefore. Eve feet per snnum; Wood ward proved that the trsmendozs area of five acres of rock had been precfpi- ,ztsd from the face of the fall in the half E1t1ry
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
ENGLISH AS A CLASSIC.
Study of the Language Is Now Pre- dominant in American .- Colleges.

A generation ago the education of a college man confined itself almost en- tirely to a study of Latin, Greek, phi losophy and metaphysics, while now the study of history. economics and other subjects of practical bearing pre- dominates, says President Schurman, as reported in the Cornell Sun. Inter est in the classical languages has now largely abated, even with persons who make a study of them. The student was formerly supposed to get his training from Greek and Latin; Eng fish he studied incidentally. Now the study of English is predominant in the American colleges. This should not be considered, however, as disparage- ment of the progress of American cul- ture; 1t should be remembered that the Greeks themselves wrought out their wonderful culture, literature and art entirely without the aid of a for eign language. The schoolboys of Greece were required to commit to memory the best poems of the lan- guage- notably the poems of Homer which shaped their thoughts, con- versation and acts. and finally their character.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
Billion of Nfckela

More than one billion passengers were carried on the surface, elevated and subway roads of Greater New York last year. The exact number of paid fares was 1.17I,I51, ,sss, an in- crease of s3.4s3.I5f. Of these fewer than quarter were transferred. The increase in transfers fell far below the increase Ia paid fares. which is some what accounted for by the increased evasion of the free-transfer law by the transportation companies. On the basis of total car mileage there were six passengers paying a fye-cent fare for every mile that a car traveled. h. crease in car mileage about kept pace with the increase in passengers. show ing that the cars are now crowded to the limit of trsfhc-N. Y. World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the construc- tion of sewers in Round Hill street from present terminus of sewer to Camp street; Fourth street, from Charles street westerly 300 feet; West Main street, from present ter minus of sewer easterly to Prospect street; Easton avenue, from Brew ster street to Aetna street; Griggs street, from North Main street to North Vine street. Also for storm water drains in East Farm street. from Great brook to Round Hill street, and in West Main street from Prospect street to the west curb line of the green will be received by the Board of Public Works until p. m., Tuesday, May l, 1906.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders making it and accompanied by a certified check for $500. made payable to the order of the Comptroller of the City of Waterbury, as security for the exe- cutionG of the contract within the time specified in this notice, in case the bid is accepted. The person or persons to whom the contract may be awarded will be required to attend at this office with the surety offered by him or them and execute the con- tract within five t5) days after the date of the award, and in case of failure or neglect so to do he or they will be considered to have aban- doned it and as in default to the City of Waterbury.
 The principal items of work are approximately as follows:
 $40 linear feet of 24 inch tile drain.
 500 linear feet of 20 inch tile drain.
 50 linear feet of 12 inch tile drain.
 250 linear feet of 10 inch tile drain.
 1.sOO linear feet of inch tile drain.
 6 inlets.
 13 manholes.
 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed for the interest of the city.
 The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board.
 Forms of contract and specifica- tions may be seen and blank forms of proposal and bond may be obtain ed. with all available information by bidders applying in person at No 2 Leayenworth street.
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 R. A. CAIRNS. City Engineer.
 April %, 1906. i-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
FIRST NIGHTERs.
St Mary's Alumni Appeared Before
 the Public Last Night.

Mulcahy Memorial hall was crowd- ed last evening with members and friends of St Mary's Alumni associa- ton, the occasion being the first pub lie entertainment given by the Dra- matic club of the organization. The performance was success and re- fleets much credit, on the effort which the members have made to improve themselves along this line. There were m delays and this was one point which was very noticeable. The most interesting part of the program was the one act drama entitled An Embarrassing Inheritance" which was put on in manner which would reflect credit on professionals. The work of all was commendable. The following committees were in charge: entertainment, James White, Miss Agnes Quinn and Miss Margaret Don- ahue: music. Miss Jennie Culhane. sketch. Henry Hayden. The club will put on several more sketches in the near future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
sIMONsvILLE CLUB.
Brought to Their Feet in Hurry by
 Senator Tracy.

Senator Tracy.
 Senator Tracy sprang surprise on the members of the Simonsyille Im- provement club last night when he read the article in the Democrat relative to the proposition of resi- dents of Simonsville to remove the city crematory to South Brooklyn. While MT Tracy was reading the meeting was very impatient and as soon as he got through all wanted to speak at the same time. They acted as if they scented the stench of the plant then and there and offered such vigorous protest against such ac- tion that 1t is not likely the authori- ties will care to trifle with them. It was decided to keep a lookout for what takes place and if the occasion demands it counsel will be employed to lend hand.
 Speaking about the matter to-day MT Tracy said that if the authorities hunted all over Waterbury they could not find place where the crematory would be bigger nuis- ance than in the south end "A smokestack," he said, "a hundred or a hundred and fifty feet high would bring it to about the same elevation as the houses on the side hills and would be an intolerable nuisance. don't blame the people of Waterville tO-be anxious to get rid of it, but un- less they have something better than that to give away we don't want it. No, don't think we'll have the plant down there. Every man, woman and child in the whole district would rebel against it. The smoke and stench would remain too long in the valley and would be nuisance not only to people in the immediate vicinity, but would also be felt right in the center. Let them make the plant sanitary and leave 1t where it is. It is in an out of the way blace and on good elevation. Why talk of bringing it into the valley where it would be very difficult to get rid of any offensive odor that comes from it?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
SALE OF BOILERS.
May Cause Little Trouble Before
 Matter is Settled Up.

The sale of the boilers and other material at the pumping station, which was brought up at the meet ing of the board of public works and which none of the commissioners knew anything about, will be likely to necessitate the calling in of ex- Superintendent of Water E. W. John- son. On January IT, 1905. Mir John- son was authorized to sell the plant, but there is no record to show that he disposed of 1t. Mir Keeley feels confident that Mir Johnson will bear out his claim that he bought the ma chinery and that he authorized him to dismsntle it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
SUPERIOR COURT CASES.
Matthew Shea Brings Suit Against
 Executor of Fathers Estate.

Executor of Fathers Estate.
 Among the new cases in the su- perior court is that of Matthew Shea, IT,, against Cornelius Shea, executor on the estate of Matthew Shea. On May 2S, 1905, Matthew Shea. Sr., died leaving a will and nominating the defendant and Michael Shea exc cutors. Michael refused to act where upon Cornelius Shea was appointed. At the time of the elder Shea's death the plaintiff claims he owed him S1,525 and that he put in claim for that amount to the defendant as executor and it was disallowed. The money is due for service rendered and for repairs on deceased's prop erty.
 Hattie Julia Hartford has brought suit for divorce against Charles w. Hartford, alleging cruelty. She has asked for alimOny of $500 and that her own name, Zeigler, be restored to her. She was married on September 30, last year.
 Frederick NJ. Beakes has brought suit for divorce also against his wife, Laura NJ. Beakes. Desertion is al- legged. They were married on August 15, 1896, and on January 1903 Mrs Beakes left for parts unknown. It is supposed that she is now living in New York. \ Another divorce suit left with the clerk Marsh is that of Levi F. Scott of Southbury against Sarah Scott of Middlebury. Desertion is the basis of this action. These people did not live very long together for according to the complaint in the case they were married on November 6. 1901. and on March ', 1902. the defendant abandoned the plaintiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
APPRECIATED PERFORMANCE
Looked Like the Real Thing and the AZ. Company Had to Do It : All Over. }.s K,

The late Joseph Jefferson used to say that his career came very near being nipped in the bud in small western town, relates Success Magazine. He at that time was member of small pio- neer company which progressed by means of three "bull teams" from one mining camp to another. They were always heartily received by the miners and cowboys, who readily paid the five dollars in gold required to witness their performance. MT. Jefferson was the traditional melodramatic villain, and in the third act was supposed to kidnap "the child" The supposed mother, nearing it's cries, rushes upon the scene just as he is about to escape. and fires a fruitless shot from re- volver.
 Upon this particular occasion all had gone we'll until this scene was reached, and the audience, many of whom had never before seen any kind of theatri- cal performance, sat as if spellbound. At the crack of the mothers revolver. however, the spell was rudely broken
 By heaven. she missed him." red shirted miner in the front row shouted. drawing his own "six-shooter" and leaping to his feet. Round to the back door and head him of fore he can git hoss, boys," he yelled, and following him, half the audience stam- peded for the exit.
 The excitement was finally allayed by the mother" and the villains ap- bearing nand in hand before the cur tain, and the managers explanation Of the situation. When the performance had been concluded. the audience in- sisted on paying another admission price and having an immediate repeti. ton from beginning to end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
Frances Young cabin..

Though not perhaps quite so young as the cabinet of Mr. Balfour in Eng land. which vas. in this respect. a striking departure from tradition, the nev ministry formed in France by NJ. Ssrrisn cannot De considered cid. The premier. N. sarrisn, Is himself it's "patriarch," and he is only ss M CIemencszu comes next in order with 6. and he Is followed by M- Etienns. the var minister, vho is sz. Then comes the men in their rf,ies. w. Thomson and N Bourgeois None of the rest are yet out of their forties. Of these N Raas is the yozngezt He h only n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
THE POLICE COURT.
Boys Fined $1 and Costs and Put on Probation for Stealing Newspapers.

Newspaper thieves have been quite busy of late and given the police con- siderable trouble. This morning AL bert King, IA, and Philip Dezcaviley, g, were arrested for taking twenty eight papers from Monnier's saloon on Bank street, where it is the cus- tom to leave them for the Baumgart- ner Bros, newsdealers. Nobody saw the accused boys take the papers, but they were seen on them by an agent of the New York and Eastern News Co. A fine of $1 and costs was imposed in each case and the accused were put on probation for six months.
 Annie Clark, who was put on pro bation yesterday morning, was "up" again to-day charged with intoxica- tion. She was also charged with be- ing common drunkard. Judge, Peasley sentenced her to 120 days in jail William Axsan was fined $7 and costs for striking his wife. A miner from the coal regions came to visit Axsan and they started in drinking beer. Mrs Axsan remon- strated with her husband for his drinking, whereupon the striker in- terfered, an end was put to the beer picnic and Axsan threw plate at his wife, striking her on the fore head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
BeeIl Won Easily.

Al the Grand Central Palace in New York last evening Fred Beell of Wisconsin defeated John Fleming. the Graeco-Roman champion, in two falls out of three in a mixed contest BeeII. who is managed by Parker. al. lowed Fleming to win the first faIl but it was only chance to catch the suckers as he won the next two falls in jig time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
BARGAINS

Real estate bargain week-To close out quickly. a three family house for s4.500. tEo at s5.0O0 each. also a six-fanIly block for s1I. .000. All these properties are paying over 10 per cent On the asking price.
 HENRY STACKMAN.
 Real Estate. Loans and lnsurn1ca 2f East Main street Telephon. zan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25

IF you are looking for a home or an in- vestment come in and see me. I have a large list of one. two and houses. business blocks. farms, and good building lots. in fact. something to suit everybody, and at right prices.
 W. p. Jarrett, Real Estate. Room 1. 109 Bank St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
HEBERT BROTHERS

-(ForusrIy with J. F. Chsrterxl Manufacturers of Awnings. Tsrts. etc. Flag and Bunting Decoratorx
 Orders ey nzfI promptly attsrssc to. lsz Bznker Hlu aFsz1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
FOR SALE.

On Grand ueay .. Main. biz tract with pay. ins bGildisE: passway from Main
 farm of S4 screS house. barn. and pood to furnish tee, and spring water.
 HOuse oa Oak street ssBa. Call as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-25
D. H. TIERNEY,:

Real Estate and Insurance Ofsce iG5 Bank street waterDury. Conn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
WON'T LEAVE TEXAS
NEGRO TROOPS TO KEEP IN JU-
 RIsDECTTON.
Will Be Sent to Fort Sam Houston in order That They May Be
 Summoned as Witt

Houston, Tex, Aug. 25.--A special to The Chronicle from Austin says: An entirely new phase developed to- day in the Brownsville situation rela- tive to the removal of the negro troops from Fort Brown. Yesterday it ap- peared to be the intention of the gov ernment to hold the negro troops at Brownsville as witnesses against the negro soldiers who were arrested on bench warrants while today, by direc- ton of the President of the United States, the negro troops arc to be re- moved to Fort Sam Houston and kept there subject to the civil authorities at Brownsville.
 Governor Lanham today received the following telegram from Brigadier General McCaskey, commander of the Department of Texas, regarding this latest move on the part of the Federal govrnment:
 San Antonio. August 25. 'sTo Governor S. W. T. I4anham, Aus
 tin. Tex:
 Preference to your telegram this morning. Soldiers held on civil war rants at Fort Brown to be transferred to Fort Sam Houston by order of the President of the United States. The President further directs that these soldiers shall not be removed from the Jurisdiction of the State of Texas (signed.) "McCaskey, "Brigadier General Commanding" It is now believed that the destina- ton of the three companies from the 26th infantry. which left here last night, is Fort Brown, where these com panies will likely accompany the negro troopers back to Fort Sam Houston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
LOOK FOR BIG CROWD
NUMBERS OF VISITORS ASSUMES
 MAMMOTH PROPORTIONS.
Governors of Every Southern State With Exception Of Florida Execu- tive Will Attend Home Coming
 of MT Bryan.

New York, Aug .25-At the headquar- ters of the Bryan Reception Committee at the Hotel Victoria 1t was said to- day that the crowd of visitors from other States to this city to attend the reception to Mir. Bryan on August 80. will reach mammoth proportions.
 State Senator David Nelson Of St. Louis. was in town today making ar engagements to lodge at the Hotel Sara mac a delegation of 250 members from the St Louis Democratic Club. stiii larger delegation Is coming from the Jefferson Club of St. Louis.
 Josephus Daniels, the Democratic National Committeeman from North Carolina, wrote the committee that a delegation of 150 will come from North Carolina. including the Governor. his staff, both United States Senators and the House of Representatives. Govern or warfield of Maryland. and his stan, will arrive Tuesday.
 Governor Folk of Missouri, the Chair man of the Reception Committee. will be here Wednesmday. The Governors of all Southern States except Florioa will be here The Governor of Florida is kept away by a campaign now Tn progress, but the State will be repre- scented by the Attorney General. two Judges of the Supreme Court, ana otnef ofiieials. The National Democratic Clup a1o the Manhattan Club, and various cinoa ,omnosed of former residents of various states. expect to entertain many or ths distineuished guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
WILL sooN Bn PuT DOWN.
Zobrado Thinlks the Government ts fl
 No Danger.

ZobradO Thinks the Government as in
 No Danger.
 New York, Aug 25.-Expressing the belief that reports of the strength of the insurgent forces have been exag- gerated. Y. Colorado. Governor of the Province of Pinar del Rio. last nignr declared that Cuba had nothing to fear from the present uprising and that 1t would be quickly suppressed by President Palma. Governor Zobrado arrived in the city yesterday from the Adirondacks and will sail for Havana today. He said
 This outbreak fs distinctly political, and 1t will not amount to a great deal. There is nothing to the movement to cause alarm to the persons who have the interest of Cuba at heart.
 There has been grumbling ever since the election among a certain class of people, who felt that they had not been properly regarded by President Palma in the way of official positions. They began to preach against the Palma administration. Talk of that kind very often led 10 revolutionary outbreaks and the pres- ent uprising consequently does not come as a great surprise
 However. 1t will be quickly put down. President Palma has all t6e resources he wants and the support and sympathy of all the leading cu- bans of the island. Followers of tha insurrectionary movement are the losv class oS Cubans."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
BOMB THROWN
 AT STOLYPIN Narrow Escape of the
 Minister. HIS DAUGHTER IS KILLED Attempt on Premier's Life During
 Public Reception. rwenty-Eisht Persons Who Were In the Room were Blown to Pieces
 while None of Assassins Escaped.

St. Petersburg, Aus. 25.--Twenty- eight nersons are dead and twenty-four wounded as the result of the dastardly attempt this afternoon to assassinate Premier Stoiypin with a bomb whlle he was holding public reception ae his country home at Aptekarsky ls- land.
 The Premier was slightly wounded in the face and neck by flying spiin- ters.
 Among the dead is the Premier's 1s- year-old daughter. who had both legs broken by the explosion and subse- quently succumbed to her injuries. Gnral Zameatin, the Premier's per sonal secretary: M. Khovoston, former governor of the province Of Penza. Col- oneI Fedoroff, commander of the Prem fer's personal guard; Court Marshal Dayidoff, court chamberlain Voronin and Aide Doubasor and four women and children.
 The wounded include NJ stolypin's three year old son, who is seriously, though not fatally injured and mum Der of persons prominent in the social and official worlds. Of the four conspirators who engf- neered the outrage two were killed with their victims, while the third who acted as coachman for the party. and the fourth who remained inside the carriage were badly wounded and are now in the St. Peter and St. Paul for- tress.
 whether the assassfns who entered the crowded reception hall threw the bomb or accidentally dropped it, proh- ably never will be known as all the immediate eye witnesses were killed. The tremendous force of the explosion absolutely blew out the front of the Premier's residence an dcarrfed away the ceilings above and the floors be- meath and the walls of the adjoining rooms.
 People were literally blown to pieces. Those who were not instantly killed were horribly mained or lacerated and all the others present were prostrated by the shock.
 The Premier's escape vas miraculous, for only "a moment before the explos- ion took place hs had stepped inside
 his study at the rear of the saloon to speak to Prince Shakovsky. Although he was but slightly injured he was completely prostrated by the catastro- phe.