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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
NO DECISION MADE.
President Will Take His Time to Ap-
 point a Justice.

Washington, March 16-Secretary Taft was in consultation with Presi- dent Roosevelt this morning. No de cision has been reached regarding his acceptance of a place on the supreme court bench and probably none will be reached for some time.
 President Roosevelt later authoriZ- ed the issuance of the following state ment regarding the successOrship of Justice Brown in the supreme court of the United States:
 "As Mir Justice Brown will not re tire until June when the supreme court will take vacation until the second Monday in October and no pub lie inconvenience can arise from va cancy continuing through the vaca- ton, the president will take further time to decide the question of MT Justice Browns successor. Several names including that of Secretary Taft, have been under consideration, but no decision has been reached or is likely to be reached or announced in the near future"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
HEARINGS ARE ENDED.

Albany, March 16.-The hearings before the legislative insurance in- vestigating committee on the bills by it for the amendment of the insurance and other laws, as the result of its investigations of life in. surance methods and conditions, were concluded and finally adjourned at half-past two this afternoon. The to-day were devoid of any sensational features.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
DIED WHILE TALKING.

Rockville, March 16.-Miles Kins of Worcester, Mass. dropped dead at the home of his daughter to-day. heart disease being the cause. He came here a few days ago to attend the funeral of a relative and while talking with his daughter Mrs Henry Sheehan. fell over and expired almost immediately. He was 70 years old and leaves son. Miles King, Jr, of Worcester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
WANTS NEW BUILDING.

Washington, March 16.-Director Walcott of the geological survey has recommended to congress that a new building be erected for the use of that branch of the government ser vice at an estimated cost of $1,- 100000. The director says the gov ernment property and records in the rented buildings now occupied by the survey, the value of which amounts to about $6,000,000, are in constant danger of loss by fire, as the build- ings contain over 100000 square feet of vanished and inflammable wood- en partitions. Many of the records could not be replaced at even larg- CT expenditure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
Hotel Fire Which Claimed Four victims-Estimated Loss
 About s22.O00.

Grand Rapids. Mich, March 16.- The business portion of the village of Tustin, Osceola county, was destroy ed early to-day by a fire, which start ed in the basement of the Hotel Compton from defective furnace. Ten guests escaped, in their night clothes while four were burned to death.
 The dead:
 William H. McGrane. proprietor of the hotel.
 Mrs William H. McGrane.
 Edward .Demorest. porter.
 Charles Workman, travelling man of Pierson.
 The financial loss is about s22,- GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
L.uxh prok. sh. ,rsteA,

While vaIkins to the village church at sinnenthzl lsvitserisndD vfth hIs finances. on the vsy to their wedding, a bridegroom slipped in the snov and fell His bride. instead of being sym pathetic. burst Into laughter at his disoou1ture White vith anger. tks young nan q o1oe broke oR ths Eatch- sai tke sorrovful bride had te costinas her psy alone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Showers of oil.

At Baku. on the Caspian, the peopls have been suffering under most de- testable infiiction ever since the recen: firing of the oil wells by the rioters The burning naphtha throws up with the oil great quantities of water, which. transformed into steam by the tremendous heat. hang like snow-whits clouds above the town. When thess clouds fall in the shape of rain they bring down with them a quantity O: finely atomized naphtha, which covers houses. windows and streets with a greasy coating of ill-smelling oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
GLEASON FOUND GUILTY.

Norwich, March 16.-George Gleason was found guilty of murder in the second degree by the jury in the superior court here to-day. With Manuel Silva, who was convicted of the same crime a week ago, he was to life imprisonment by Judge Case. They were convicted of the murder of Chares H. Witter of New London on March IT last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Found Dynamite Bomb.

Spokane, Wash, March 16.-Fol- lowing an attempt made three weeks ago to blow up the Standard mill, three miles west of Wallace. Idaho, a dynamite bomb was found yester- day in the ice on the south fork of the Couer d'Alene river, back of the fire station and in the heart of Wal lace. The bomb was a sheet-lead encased cylinder 13k inches long and f27h inches in circumference. The whole thing weighed forty-eight pounds. It contained thirty pounds of dynamite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Fear . Renewal of War.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 18.-Gen- eral Grodekofrs order excluding the Japanese from Russian Manchuria and beginning the distribution of land among the disbanded troops and the fact that many oficers are dispatched to vlsdivostok daily indicate that the situation in the far east is considered far from safe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
CarneEle oaers a11. .ooo.

AMHERST. Mass, March 16. Tt was announced here last night that Andrew Carnegie has offered $75.000 toward the construction of geolog- ical and biological laboratory for Ann herst college provided an equal amount is raised by. the college authorities. The laboratory building is to cost $1O0.00o. and fund of s50.00o will be necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
BEAT THE PRIESTS.

Leshno, Russian Poland, Russia, Marcn 16.-Members of the new Catholic sect known as the Mariavits to-day beat two orthodox priests who were sent by the bishop to close their church. The orthodox Catho- lies sided with the priests and a gen. eral fight ensued during which twen- ty persons were wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
H., syupso.s of Hyarophsbi..

BAYONNE. \. T.. March 16-Ex- hIbiting all the symptoms of hydropho- bis. John Afford was taken to the hos pitaL His wife was bitten by a dog twelve years ago and soon died of hy- drophobia- Tn her last asonies she bit her husband on the arm. he having nursed her with loving solicitude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
. Girls of Tasmania.

For many years Tasmania has been known as the ~Circassia of the colo nies--a tribute to the exceptional loveliness of its young women There have been Tssmsnian peeresses. but the pretty Tssmanian girls are mostly in demand S barmaids for Sydney and Melbourne. Some years ago it vas elicited In evidence at an oficial inquiry in Melbourne that Tasnsnian barmaids command double the ordi- nary wages for this kind of work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Conference Over Wages.

New Haven, March 16.-E. NJ. 'Pierson of St Louis, second vice. president of the order of railroad telegraphers, is in this city for the purpose of holding a conference with the executive committee of the tel egraphers employed upon the New haven system in relation to their re- quest for an increase of wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
CLOSE OF HOP SEASON.

Portland, Ore, March 1G-With the close of the hopseasOn compilation made by the leading Salem firms show that 11.300 bales still remain in the state, which with the shipments to date brings the 1905 crop of Oregon up to 113,S00 bales. The roots have wintered well and including the new acreage that will come into bearing this year, Oregon will probably har- vest from 125,O0O to 140,O00 bales in the fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16

Alton B. Parker at Charlotte. N. c.
 CHARLOTTE, N. C., March 16.- Judge Alton B. Parker of New York. who is returning home from Jackson, Miss, will deliver an address at the Southern Manufacturers club this evening after a reception rendered him by a number of prominent citizens. After his speech at the club he will attend a banquet to be given by the Greater Charlotte club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
c. A. Edwards, Life Policies PaiA.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 16.-n is announced here that all the life in- surance companies which wrote poll cies on the life of Charles A. Edwards of New York. who died in the Hitler homestead here by suicidal act. accord ing to the finding of Coroner Mix in the we'll known case. have settled the claims against them. the total amount being s32, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
REFUSED TO PLEAD.

Boise, Idaho. March 1e.-Hsrrr Orchard, vho is alleged to have con femef that he Killed former Gov ernor steaenenbsrx. yesterday re- fused to plead. ani s plea of nos rzi1ty rzs entered bT order of the osurk Nc tize vns set for trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
The Plague Again.

Sydney, New South Wales. March 16.-The plague has sreappeared here. Two cases were reported yes terday and three more were discov- cred to-day in the same block of houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
DIR BACON DEAD.

Hartford, March 16.-Dr William T. Bacon died at his home to-day of kidney trouble at the age of 60 years. He was one of the most dis tinguished eye and ear specialists in New England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Double Tragedy In New York.

NEW YORK, March 16.-Louis Nos. ser, a well known sporting man, lock ed his wife in the bathroom of their apartment in the Hotel Pierrepont, went into her bedroom and shot and killed Estelle Young, with whom he had meant to sail for Europe tomorrow and whose presence in the place pre- cipitated the tragedy and then sent . bullet into his own brain, dying in- stantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
e,u.., c.,,,,t n..sr-..

SANTIAGO. ChIIe. Msrch 1ss-The Chilean cabinet orrsni1ed Aug 1. 1906. h vhich all the Einlsters were psrs5ual sdherents of President Ries- co. has resigned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
rs,u. r.s rr.y.s wssh x.seAe..

oswEGO. N. T. March 1s.-Inez Smith. aged five years. was burned to death at Pulaski. this county. The child vas playing win matches when her clothing became IEnited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
WIFE OF PRESIDENT.

Boston. March 1s.-Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, wife of the president passed through this city to-day. on her way from Washington to Grotor to visit her son Kermit, who is q student at the Groton school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Polo Player Dead.

Lawrence, March 1s.-Esmond H. Gavitt. a professional roller polo player. died of blood poisoning here today. He was a years of age and belonged Ia Westerly. R. l. He leaves a wife and one child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
The Rus.ian Lon.

Berlin. March 1s.-The Russian loan which rill be issued after the Moroccan question is settled. vfIl amount to s7se.oeo.eeo and perhaps more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
TUCKER MUST DIE.
Justice Harlan Denies Writ Of Error
 Asked for By Attorneya

Washington. March 1s.-Justice Harlan of the supreme court of the United States denied the vrft of er- TOT applied for in the case Of Charles l.. Tucker. under sentence of death on the charge of murdering Miss Mabel Paige Ia westin- Mass. Id March. 1904
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Death of an Editor.

Buffalo. March 16.-Eugene R
 White. proprietor and editor of the Niagara Falls Gazette, died to-day. He was stricken with appendicitis and was operated upon last Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
|. st.s,. ,f y.,>,A yeser.ss-

NEW YORK Naryh 1s-Proufre-t estiz--s are rzEsz-E ssaoco to e-ecf ia Csnfr,l psrf . stxtne of JosepA gs<- feryss e Rig Van wizkla
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
Te Consider Bzu.

wsshf1Eto1. March 1s.-At q con fersrcs Of the rspzbliczr hoase lead ers to-day it rzs decided to co1z.ter the s<ztsf1Dt btu e MAr<h 1z-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
p..s u.. O.. .s m. Ass.<s.r..

Deol Nan Ore ef His Ab4sefs<A
 NEWARK Y. T. Msrch 1s-Antou,s BoruH. the Italian bcy sbd1cfed I. New York ard given hls fre><dsn sfter tkres dsys. h&s Heufieed the nsn fsz,d nurt<r>6 I. t8e canal B>sr k>rs e one of hfs sb11<tsa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
WEATHER roRIcAn.

Forecast fer Cs-uerfsruf- Fair ts- right- szt-r1sy fair. Hgtf ~uB<eriy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-16
FINE FURNITURE AT
 REDUCED PRICES.

At this season of the year when new goods are piling in on us every day, we are always picking out odd pieces that have been through the former season and making
 Get Out Quick Prices.
 Right on the first floor many of the finest pieces of furniture to be found in the city are priced for
 Quick Removal.
 One beautiful Chartered Golden selected wood, cross band veneered on the front doors and mouldings. swell front cupboard. genuine hand carvings, extra large French plato bevelled mirror. This Sideboard b one of the finest designs that ever came to Waterbury and is low priced at s90.00.
 It's . Bargain for Some One, ee7.5o
 Only.
 s55 China Closet for Only s4f.25. An extra fine piece of furniture. massive in design. made from the best quartered oak stock and hand rubbed and polished. Here's Another Lot of Dining Room
 Special Furniture Bargains.
 A ss0.0o Buffet for only s45.0e. A s30.00 China Closet to match, s22.50.
 A s2s.oo Buffet for only s2I.o0.
 A $500 Buffet for only t33.75.
 A s75.oo sideboard for only A ,ss.oo sideboard for oniy s4s.75.
 A sIs.Oo sidebosrd for only A ,as.oO sidebosrd for only s2I.00.
 A s4e.oe Buffet for only s3o.oo.
 ss5.00 Buffet for only a1e.1s.
 A 5000 China Closet for ss0.0o. A s25.oe Square Dining Table for sis.15.
 A sso.OO Round Dining Table fer s22.50.
 The Dining Room Chairs that vs had in the clearing sale are all sold out. but to any customer buying one of the above Sideboards and China Closets or a Buffet and China Closu9 ve viiI make an extra special offer, and that is quarter of the prics . any Dining Room Chairs ia the storo- The largest and finest line in tho state to select from But mind you- the Chzfrs are not to be had retuoo1 except ss sn extrs special offer c buyers of the rest Of the einfn0 room furniture ss specified sbovs-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
MILITARY MEN ARE HANDY.
Those in Garrison Towns of France
Make Themselves Generally
Useful.

The order of the French minister Of
war tina; ,l.e sharpshoo,ers of the gar
rson towns on the coast shall devote
their time TO the determination of the
seals, which threaten the fisheries Of
the French coast. is novel, but merely
a repetition of history, states the New
York Herald
Some years ago the province OF Lux.
embourg as infested with wolves. The
alarmed inhabitants appealed to tho
minister OF agriculture. VINO in turn
called upon the minister Of war, with
the result that several regiments were
ordered IN the province and the pests
were exterminated in short order.
II is not many years ago that Ger
man soldiers were ordered to East Bel.
GUM to assist the peasants in COM
batting plague Of rats. and millions
were killed before the troops were
Withdrawn. Four thousand Russian
soldiers cleared the railway lines IL,
the vicinity Of Odessa after the great
blizzard of 1907, and compan, Of
French infantry enjoyed "a lion hun, il.
the streets of Charities when one of
those animals escaped from travelling
menagerie.
Perhaps the o,ide,, use to which SOL
diers are put is at the Heidelburg uni
versity, where the school of anatomy
draws upon the garrison for its living
object lessons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
FIRST ARTIFICIAL FIRE.
Created by Primitive Man by
Rubbing Two Pieces Of
Wood Together.

Writes S. e. Fornian in Stories of
Useful Inventions" in st. Nichola.::
In the course of time man some.
where in the world hit upon a Plan OF
kinIling fire without having any fire
to begin with; that is to say. he hit
upon nlan of producing a fire by ar,i.
fetal means. He knew that by ruiz
bling his hands together very hard ard
very fast he could make ,h-m very
warm. BY trial he learned that by
rubbing two pieces OF dry wood to-
gether he could make them very warn.
Then he asked himself the que itioa:
Ca2 lire be kindied by rubin" ,wo
pieces of wood Together. IT they arc
rubbed hard enough. He placed upon
The sroune piece OF perfectly d"y
wood and rubbed this with the end OF
a stick until a groove was made. In
the groove fine dust Of wooh-a kind
of sawtlust-was made by the rubbing
lie went On rubbing hard and fast,
and. behold. the dust in The groove be-
gan 10 glow! He placed some dry
grass upon the embers and Llew upon
them with his breath and the gras.
burst INTO flame. Here for the fis
time a man kindled fire for himself
He had. invented the match. the great
est invention, perhaps. in the history
Of the world.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
srEARNs COUNTY.

5AGA6NS .SOUNTY.
t So sys sss Msy 1san l1s
Marone one; si1 s 9Th ave- ss ). "''' casnef'ne
Division No. l.. 81. cloud-President.
Miss Anna Kennedy, l1s2 ST. Germain st. :
Vice Pres. Mrs. Margaret Zimmerman.
600 4th ave. g.: Rec. Sec. Miss Catherine
Maroney. GIL 9Th ave. s.: Fin. and Ins.
s Sci, MISS R9sa N. Ksnnsdy lisa g. Ger
Dunn. Ito 9TH ave. 8. Meetings are held
at Woodmen hall,
STEELE COUNTY.
County President-Mrs. Nora Toher.
Owatonna, MINI.
Division NJ. .. Blooming Prairie-Pres..
Laura Heron; Vice Pres. Mrs. Katie
D Is'u Financial Secretary, Mrs.: Cath
Kathryn Hanlcn: Treas, Mrs. Loretta
eastman: Examining Physician. DIR. e.
w. Cooley. lettings held first Satur-
day Of each month. Hibernian Hall.
Blooming Prairie.
MAsHlNGToN COUNTY.
County President-Mrs. Catherine Con.
1 %ics l$1s s. It, ST. SeSny
Msain: County sss;: Miss Mary Nolan: SIC
III 81 ave. I e. Counts mts' c Ann
lain. Rev. Chas. Corcoran, st. Michael. s.
3rd. saltwater. MINI.
Division No: /. stillwater-President
Mrs. Mary Curley, 1901 N. ,4th: Vice Pres,
Masgaset e pon "a oa a p Rae r. sef
D.: Ins. Sec. Mrs. Nellie Ryan. go s,
End: Treas. Miss Sarah Curley, 1901 N.
4th.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24

They had an almost make believe
quarrel. over the. $4,000 he paid over
to her by DR.. Sol. ~, x
Il positively refuse to touch it," Mar4
tin declared, when she handed him the
identical roll of bills. ITS yours BY
inheritance and law, and won't have
it on my hands"
II don't consider it mine." she an-
swered as firmly, land l won't keep it.
SO what shall do with it?'
Il don't care what you do with it,'f
he exclaimed with mock grandilo-
Quence in answer Give it to Hannah
to Meier, to the parson, or to the poor;
or whom you choose, but you can't
make me take 1t. I may insist that you
give me decd of the property when
tender the balance of payment, but
that is all. only bought it to keep
it away from strangers"
There were other rills of Joy flow
ing her way these days besides Mar
tins devotion. and one reached her
heart the closing day of her school:
and in the form of an invitation to
NoAAC w AilV SNLOoluOuSC luC ACAV
Saturday and be her scholars guest Of
honor. She could not even guess what
was In store tor her. and when Martin
called TO convey her thither, he res
fused to even hint 1t. She almost COLI
1apsed. however. when she once moro
stepped into the long-familiar room;
for II was packed by all her pupils. and
most of their parents. with Squire
Phinney as master of ceremonies. First
came the singing OF all improvised
song with her name used, then the
presentation of an album containing
her scholars pictures. with a speech
by>lhe squire. and lastly the good-bys.
This finale was too much for poor
Angles composurc. for as the little
ones began to file by in due orders
each to give and receive kiss, her
feelings gave way. and her face became
a shower cloud. When the old folks,
turn came. she could not speak, and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
Portable Coal Mines.

Coal mines on wheels are secuted
by Edison. Instead OF digging gross
material out Of the earth, loading it
on cars and carrying it perhaps 500
miles, there to put 1t under boiler
burn it.. and 10 get power, he says we
shall set up plants at the mouths Of
the mines. generate the power there,
and transmit It wherever it is needed
by copper wires. 1t is easier to carry
molecular vibrations, millions Of
waves a second, than freight cars full!
of crude matter. We can ship a 1O0,-
600 horse power over a wire quicker
and more economically that we can
send the equivalent In coal over a
railroad.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
CHAPTER XANIN.
a CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

Like wise man. Martin made no cf
fort 10 change Angles mind. but the
patch between IT,: doctors housc am!
her home was Kept free from snow.
and |seldOn' an evening passed when he
did not use il. lie made himself need
fnl to her in m;.ny ways also, one Of
which was to be- in front of her home
each morning in lime to convey her TO
school and bacI; ,gain each night.
You have W: ikcd long enough he
said, when she protested that people
would consider .hem engaged land
now you have got to ride, whether you
want to or not. AS for what folks Will
say, want them 10 consider us en-
gagged, for I do He pleaded with hsr
until she cOnY .nted to resign her
school at Christmas, and then hurried
away TO tell Squire Phinney, to have
another teacher engaged. and once a
week a we'll, acked box Or cut flowers
was left al Ter dwelling By the stage
driver. Martin also conferred with
Aun'. Comfort, WHO was heart and sou!
on lis Side. ami table dclicacies from
summer cllnes and quite Unknown To
Grecnvale found their way 10 her table.
He even r:ilisted Meier at 50 cents 4
day 10 90 early to the schoolhouse,
and have t well warmed ere Angie ar
rived. an II his loving care and
thought missed any points in this prac-
tical wocing, they were trii1ing ones.
When she demurred at so much atten-
ton and repeated her thanks, he would
not listen.
ITS my own happiness am hunt
ing for" he said, ''as well as yours.
and r.e many long years of neglect to
make up. You needn't marry me until
you feel ready to propose 1t, but you
can!tsstop my lOvipg,you and doing for
you, say. what you choose.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-02-24
WANTED NAME FOR BABY.
Woman at Public Directory Kept
y Many Business People
Waiting.

A stylishly dressed and altogether
good looking woman was turning over
the leaves of the directory in leisure
~ manner when an irascible old gen.
tleman. known to his many acquaint-
ances' as man with a very small
stock Of patience, entered. relates the
Portland Express. he wished to use
the directory. too, possibly to look up
the address of man who owed hin,
money. He stood about. now and then
casting heavy looks in the direction of
the directory, and coughing suggest.
lively.
A business man in a hurry followed
He wanted 10 know where Walter
Jones lived. 1t is block or two away,
but he has forgotten the number. He
fell into line.
Then a man who sought some city
official, but knew nothing Of his oftNc.
except that It closed in few minutes.
Joined the ranks Of walters.
Still the woman placidly turned over
leaf after leaf. withou, any apparent
intention to decide whether the name
she was seeking was Brown, Smith or
JONES'
Finally. when matters were begin
ming to grow very tense. a young man
rushed in. His mission would positive
ly admit Of no delay. SO he politely Of.
fered to assist the woman. suggesting
that his experience might tend TO save
time and lessen her labor. When he
asked her what she sought, with a sweet
smile full of appreciation. she replied:
"Oh, thank You. You are very kind
am trying to find a real pretty name
for my baby"