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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
GAS SITUATION IN NEW YORK.

The worst feature of the gas situ- ation in New York. so far as the in- terests of the general public are con- cerned, lies in the disposition of the money which has poured into the treasury of the Consolidated Gas company. Instead of using these mill lions strictly in the development of it's gas business. the company has de- voted the greater part of them to the acquisition of the securities of cleo tric lighting and other companies which have so far paid either very low dividends or none at all. With out regard to this state of affairs, however, the Consolidated has con- ttnued to charge it's customers enough to enable it to pay per cent dividends on it's own capital of ss0. 900, 900, although only about one-third of it is invested in its gas plants. with the result. that the gas consumers are in fact being taxed through their gas bills to meet a de- ficiency created by the investment in securities which have SO far proved unprofitable. Eventually. these cleo
 
 tric lighting companies are certain to make enormous profits. and as they are owned by the Consolidated Gas company these profits will pour into the Consolidated's treasury. What then Is to become Of the pub lies interest," Will the price of gas be voluntarily reduced because of the trusts greater income. or vill the prosperity be made the basis for am other watering of the stpckg What ever the future has in store. the fact remains that at the present time com petition has been stifed. and vheth- CT one uses gas. electricity CT only kerosene. it ss all the same to the men who are waiting with open poesets at the confluence of the gold en streams-Ths American Msga- zine for August
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
0AKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

A party in honor of Mrs James Stone of Mantle, who is visiting her son, A. A. Stone, on Main street, was given by about twenty of her friends last evening at her sons home on Main street. A number of out of town guests were present and very enjoyable evening spent.
 The Congregational church Sun day school will hold their annual picnic on Saturday. The affair will start with dinner in Hoxley's lawn on Main street. An elegant spread has been arranged for and all kinds of refreshments will be served.
 John Mclean of Main street has entered the employ of B. H. Nun son.
 Mrs Sarah Nelson of Main street went to Walnut Beach yesterday af- ternoon, where she will remain the remainder of the summer months.
 Mrs B. A. Warner is reported on the sick list.
 F. N. Barton is sporting brand new delivery wagon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
WATERFOWL jOTTlNCs

Father Loftus has completed the job of grading around the Catholic church in Woodbury.
 A number of baseball enthusiasts witnessed the game in Waterbury yesterday between the Hartfords and Waterburys, and saw poorly played game.
 A carload of cattle arrived last ev- ening for Clinton Judson.
 Mrs George Mansfield, aged h7 years, died at the residence of her daughter, in Waterbury yesterday af- ternoon. after lingering illness. Be sides her husband, she leaves che daughter, Mrs Layton Rose of Wa terbury and a sister who resides in Middle Valley, N. Y., also her father, Stephen Munson, who resides in Northfeld.
 Mr and Mrs -Buell Hemminway and daughter, Nellie have gone to the Adirondacks for few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
MAINS CIRCUS COMING.

The Hippodrome elephants, which are seen with the Walter C. Main circus. which will be here next Mon day, are worth double the price of admission. They are most good na- tured animals in the world. Watch them in the tent annex after their act and you will find that when they are not reaching out for gifts they are playfully interested in each oth- CT. They will interlock trunks and pull in the spirit of a tug of war. They will pull until the strain al- most breaks the thick hide of their trunks, bringing this one to knees and the other. and all the time shak- ing their huge sides with merriment. In the matter of usefulness, elephants such as this Hippodrome quartet, are more handy than men at times. They will move any obstacle. or carry any load without a whimper. and it is only last month that the authorities of the Metropolitan street railway in New York were glad to avail them selves of the help of the Powers ele- plants when one of their thirty-ton CATS Tell luIO du eACdNdIlOu anu blocked the traffic of Broadway dur ing the rush hours. The derricks were powerless to lift the ponderous car and the wrecking gangs were in quandary as to the mannuer in which they should proceed to relieve the congestion of traffic. when down Broadway came the Hfppodrome ele- phants who pressed orderly through the crowd and kneeling in line op- posite the sunken side of the car. put their trunks underneath the trucks, and lifted the heavy car back on the track. After performing this herculean task the elephants went back quietly to the Hippodrome and appeared Tn their regular turn. With Colonel Cummins' Greater Wild West and Indian Congress these clever ele- plants will be seen in all of their sensational acts with which they electrified New York. besides a num- Der of new turns of a comedy nature whicn the most intelligent animals were never dreamed capable of. And. if that were not enough. on show day morning the grand parade will leave show grounds at 10 o'clock to tra- verse the principal streets of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT. THURSDAY, 1906.
DEWEY AND GoRKY.
A Magazine Writer Makes Compari.
 son Between the Two.


 Admiral Dewey some years ago found himself suddenly dashed from the pedestal of the most beloved American to the pit of the most un- popular. Since then no one else has had such an experience of the cruel fickleness of our people, except Maxim Gorky.
 Long recognized by all the papers and the public as one of the greatest of living authors and as a patriot of fearlessness and devotion, he came to America and was given welcome of lavish cordiahty, people of highest and lowest distinction wing with one another to do him honor.
 In a few days, as in Dewey's case, he was brought crashing from the height of public favor, and now peo- pie trod on one another to get away from him. Public scorn was no greater in one case than in the other, and could not be appeased by any ap- peal. Time softened the rancor against Dewey, as it doubtless will that against Gorky.
 Gorky explained that Russian laws were SO relentless to the peasant class to which he belongs that there was no such thing as legal divorce. Gorky's own wife sent from Russia a protest against his being accused of deserting her. In fact, she has herself taken new husband-ac- cording to the Russian standards. But no argument availed in Cor ky's defense. Our public wanted victim; he was chosen for the scape- goat and banished to the wilderness And yet, whatever one may think of his personal affairs, Gorky Is to-day the same literary genius as yester- day; his heart still throbs for the sufferings of his fellow countrymen; his cause is just as glorious. It was only natural that he should feel bitter against America. When | it is remembered that Admiral Dewey was once on the verge of foreswear- | ing allegiance to the United States, It is not strange that the Russian genius should see America through dark glasses.
 Anything he says, however. com ling as it does from the full heart of a world famous genius, must be Of enthralling interest. and Appleton's Magazine in securing from him his impressions" under the name of 'The City of Mammon' has scored distinct victory over the other mag azines. However one may feel inn pelled to contradict certain of his statements, this noteworthy article proves that Gorky's pen has lost neither its cunning nor its edge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
NEGRO SAILS TO DEATH.
William Lee to Be Hanged on Shore
 Near Baltimore.

William Lee to Be Hanged on Shore
 Near Baltimore.
 BALTIMORE, July 26. William Lee, the negro who attacked two wo- men in Princess Anne and who has been confined in the city jail since his capture in Cape Charles City be- cause of a fear he would be lynched if taken back to the scene of his crime, was spirited aboard a state fishery steamer here and placed in charge of Sheriff Brown of Somerset county.
 On the same boat is a gallows which can be erected at a moments notice. It Is the intention of the sheriff to anchor within a short distance from the town and take the negro ashore, put up the gallows and hang him.
 The people in the county who are still much incensed would tear the ne gro to pieces if they got hold of him. and as the law directs that he must be hanged in the county in which the crime was committed there was only one way to carry out the sentence of the court.
 The governor signed the death war rant and fixed the time of execution. Before the people will have time to collect and wreak vengeance the negro will have been swung into eternity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
C0NIEG EVENTS

July 2T-CIosing novelty dance given by Miss Nellye T. Reeds dane iaz classes at the academy, q East Main street
 Aug 1f-Feld day and carnival of sports. given hy the United Courts state of Counecticdt- Ancient Order of F0resters. at Waterbury Driving park
 Sept 5-Labor dat demonstratio1 and picnic. under auspices of wstsr- bury Central Labor Ani0u. at the D-srSrz nzrk-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Voters Attention.

Until further notice the Registrars of Voters will be in their office. City Hall Annex, every day for the pur- pose of receiving applications to be made voters, also applications for party enrolment, and to make cor rections in cases of removal, etc. The last day for receiving applica- tions for the coming primaries will be August 10.
 Come in and see if you are prop erly listed.
 GEO. M. CHAPMAN,
 HENRY O'CONNOR, 7-21-6 Registrars of Voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

The American Farmer Identified.
 The American farmer who plants ia faith. cultivates in hope. and reaps in grace is the uncrowned king of the world.-Represcntative Burgess. in the House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Wonderful Dolls Houses.

The most wonderful dolls houses in the world are to be seen in Japan. They are completely furnished. have little cages for chirruping insects in- stead of birds. and queer tiny book cases filled with dolls poetry books about the size of a postage stamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

Tn the High Company of Books.
 A man is known by the company his mind keeps. To live continually with noble books, with ''high-erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy teaches the soul good man. ners.-T. B. Aldrich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Public opinicu.

Don't worry over what people are thinking about you. Already you have been sized up by the intelligent ones. and the others don't think at sll.-John A. Hovland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

sage Wilton. Fer His Wife Alone.
 NEW YORK. July 26.-Russell Sage's will left practically his entire estate. estimated at sGo.o0o.0 .0o0. to his widow. A lawyer for his Troy relatives sn- nounced that they would contest it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
rsu. P.bl;e Bank.

The first public bank vas established in Venice in 1850 by the Lombard Jexs. The Bank of England vas founded in Iss3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
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Every subscriber to the Evening Democrat can secure 6 copy of one of the best magazines published, free of charge on the following condi- tions: Pay your subscription to the Democrat in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

Keuueiy's Laxative Honey snd Tar ss thp original isrstive cough syrup and combines the qualities necessary to relieve the co1zh and puree the srx-sm of cold Co1fsins Bo opisfes. SoSd hy the H. ". Lake Drug Co. Io- .<ph suffh- szs Bank street. Brook- rru
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Special Meeting.

The taxpayers of the Town Plot School District are requested to at tend a meeting at the school on Fri day evening. July 27. 1906, at 8 o'clock. PHILIP SAVARD,,
 Chairman District Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Miss NeIIye I. Reeds

Select School of Dancing. 43 East Main street. Open throughout the year for private lessons end class work. Regular dancing Monday svsn- ings of each week. Hall may bs leased for private dances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
I.Denr-. wortntn raer.d.

Japeneze Norkmfn Iasged
 Every workman in Japan wears o1 his cap an inscription stating his business and his employers name
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
oushs ss ss Natural

The dfeculs thins sbost being good is that yo1 have to bs bad to fad euf vhy you should be gpod
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
YOUR BEST CHANCE

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 Goods come down to the old estab-s
 lished original
The Jewish outlook., 1906-03-02

whose moral force enabled him to be-
come such loving and beloved father
thereof
Just as the sea-farer who experiences
sea storms which toss his rugged ship
his castle, his ALTO and fro upon the
mighty pillows. searches assiduously for
a safe haven in which he may cast an
chor so l. when but a mere lad, leaving
the accursed land Of my nativity where
the very air is impregnated with barbar
ism, tyranny, prejudice and injustice,
sought haven Of liberty. a number Of
years were spent in travelling in foreign
lands, but in none Of the countries Wis
tied was 1 inclined to remain perma-
nently until at last l came to this glori-
Gus country-this land of the free
America is the land where black and
white, the Gentle and the Jew, the Cath
Ole and the Protestant, the Buddhist
and the Mohammedan enjoy alike the
protection granted by the colors of red,
white and blue One and the same law
is applied to punish the perpetrator OF
crime of any Of the aforementioned ma
tions and creeds America is the coun-
try which welcomes with outstretched
arms every human creature who is un-
Justly prosecuted and who is desirous Of
becoming her peaceful and law-abiding
citizen, who will honor her noble tradi-
tions Of which the bulk Of the American
people are justly proud.
When but few days after setting
foot upon the blessed soil of our coun-
try, inhaling in big draughts her fra
grant air Of freedom, new era dawned
upon me and panorama of happy shad-
ings intoxicated my phantasy. While
in this blissful ecstasy | felt impelled to
give vent to my joyous feelings by i'm
parting them to some one. l bethought
me of the Rev. DR.. Gotheil, Of blessed
memory, to whom l bore a letter Of in
PRODUCTION After cordial reception,
the great man in the course OF conversa-
ton asked me, How do you like our
country?" TO which 1 replied, AT the
time of the Franco Prussian war, during
the siege of Paris, Prussian officer was
asked how he liked that great metropo-
lis. to which he answered, [ wish my en-
tire country could be transplanted to the
Place de la Concorde. 1, too, wish that
all our people under oppression might
be gathered beneath the outstretched
wings of the American eagle" sigh
which spoke volumes was DR.. Gotheil's s
only response. 1t was expressive Of JOY
and pride regarding America and Of sor-
row for and sympathy with our perse-
crted brethren.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-03-02

The lightsome countenance Of friend
giveth such an inward decking to the
house where it lodgeth, as proudest pal
aces have cause to envy the gliding
Sir P. Sydney.
The Jewish outlook., 1906-03-02
George Washingtons
Moral Force
written for The Jewish Outlook by H. S.
StOllnitZ.)


Force, whether physical or moral, l. e.,
whether in the workings of the uni
verse, in the mechanical branches as
steam power, electricity and lnnmera-
BILE other departments, as well as in ami
NAL and spiritual phases is but nature S
representative In either case force is
of relative conception. AT the present
moment | wish to deal with moral force.
Force is either repelling or attract
ing. Regardless of occasion, rather cir
cumstance, l. e., be it that force be the
factor for good, noble or valiant deeds,
or wrong, ignobilty or cowardice-force
conquers chiefly by attraction. Seldom
il ever does a man tranSgress solely on
account of despising that which is noble
and good. Weak of resistance, he be-
comes a prey of attraction--of a luring
and enticing and tempting force. The
man of virtue pursues Righteousness no.
only because of his love for all that is
lofty, but also, just as much, on account
of his aversion to all that is base and
evil. In the fight of his inner soul be-
tween the bad and the good he comes out
victorious and he is the conqueror OF
conqucror. He is one of those OF whom
the Hebrew Ethics (IV., y say: AYE
hoo gibbor hakovaysh es yitsro.' Who
shall Il hero be proclaimed? The one
who conquers his evil passions. Thus it
may be easily deduced that conqueror
must not needs be of gigantic stature.
Many are the qualities which enable one
to become a conqueror. In love it is by
no means always handsome face or su-
perb figure that kindles the embers IN
the BOSOM Wit, graceful smile,
kind disposition, above all intellect, pur-
ity and coyness are in most cases far
stronger magnet than is physical beauty.
How often do we find leaders and con-
auerors of diminutive stature, but OF
such force of persuasion that they easily
win the hearts of all those with whom
they are thrown in contact. Thus they
soon command over host OF followers
George Washington, the conqueror IN
war and peace, what is it that lmbedded
him in the hearts not only OF all Amer
leans. but the entire civilized, yea, even
semi-civilized, world? Was it through
the force Of his gigantic stature OF over
six feet in height and of athletic form
No, again no! 1t was his gigantic moral
force Were l Demosthenes and even
possessed Of the ability Of one OF the
greatest Of the old or modern poets, my
tongue would be too feeble to bespeak
and my pen too insufficient to describe
The Jewish outlook., 1906-03-02

the father Of our country.
Washington, like most of our great
men, was self-made, considering the few
opportunities for education his time and
circumstances offered No greater proof
can be shown of his moral force already
in his bOyhood than the Rules OF Be-
havior'' he laid down for himself when
but thirteen years Of age. The moral
force of these rules is SO eminent that L
cannot resist their Turing beauty, where
fore l beg to cite few Of them:
"Wherein you reprove another, be I'M
blameable yourself, for example is more
prevalent than precept' -
''Be not hasty to believe flying reports
to the disparagemento Of any
I'm your apparel be modest and Ell
deavor to accommodate nature rather
than procure admiration; keep to the
fashion Of your equals, such as are civil
and orderly with respect to times and
places.
Associate yourself with men of good
quality, if you esteem your own reputa-
ton, for it is better to be alone than in
bad company
''Let your conversation be without
malice or envy, for it is sign OF tract
able and commendable nature; and in
all causes Of passion, admit reason to
govern"
"When another speaks be attentive
yourself, and disturb not the audience.
''Undertake not what you cannot per-
form, but be careful to keep your prom
ise"
1t is obvious that this code of rules
had blessed influence upon his whole
eventful and fruitful life. Undoubtedly
the greatest of all his virtues-wherein
the bulk Of his moral force was concen-
trated-was his unselfshness. His pur-
pose and aim were never self-aggrandize-
ment, but to serve his country.
1t is not then to be wondered at that
a man Of such great moral force as was
George Washington, who was first in
war and first in peace should forever
be first in the hearts of his country
men. He who undertakes an occu-
patton Of great toll and great danger, for
the purpose of serving, defending, and
protecting his country, is most valu-
able and respectable member Of society;
and if he conducts himself with valor,
fidelity, and humanity, and amidst the
horrors of war cultivates the gentle man
ners of peace, and the virtues Of a de-
vout and holy life, he most amply de-
serves, and will assuredly receive, the
esteem, the admiration, and the applause
of his grateful country; and, what is OF
still greater Importance, the approba-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16

to buy Dibbin for the simpler expedient Ct forged
letter. The marriage ceremony now the great
COUP let that be rrevocabe fact and he be-
heved he would be able to manage everything.
All" said Violet, with pathos that might have
touched even a calloused heart, "you Sarah
Gssing. You knew my dear sister? You saw her
in her last hours? You heard her last words?"
"Yes, miss - snive1ed Jenny, an this gentleman
amt Mr.. Strauss, though he do resemble him bit. -
Now, this assurance came too quick on the heels
of natural question. 1t had not been asked for
yet. Violet was ready to bare her heart to this
common looking girl for the sake of the knowledge
that she was Gwendoline's only confdante. But the
exceeding promptitude of Jennys testimony forced
back the rush of sentiment. Violet recoiled a
little. Could it be possible that her sweet and gra
cous sister, the laughing sprite of bygone days, had
been driven to make something of friend of this
coarse, small-faced, mean-eyed wench? How pitt
full, how sordid each fresh chapter of Gwen S
hidden life!
Van Hupfeldt that check had occurred,
though his seethng brain, intent only on securing
unalterable verdict, unable to appreciate
the delicate poise of Violets emotions. Question
her." he said gently. She will tell you all about