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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
oliver want. canal co.srscr.

WASHINGTON. March 1--wilIiam ]. Oliver has declined to receive from the government formal no.ice of the rejection of his bid for the contract tO construct the Panama canal and rr fuse-i to sc-ept the -rrfIfed check fe- <2pgp which be had placed h poses sion of the isfhnIan canal commission ss c guarantee that he would carry cut the contract should it bs awarded to In.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Mar. Burns O'Brien Fight Pictures.
 Mar 2-"The Mayor of Tokio." Mar 5-John L. Sullivan.
 Mar 6-"Secret Service Sam" Mar My Wifes Family" Mar. S-Mary Shaw in "Alice- sit-by-the-Fire."
 Mar 11-"A Wife's Secret" Mar. 12-Lawrence D'Orsay in Lord Doncaster."
 Mar. 13-Marshall P. Wilder Mar 14-"How Baxter Butted h" Mar. 16-At Piney Ridge. Mar 15-Henrietta Crosman in "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy" Mar. 20-East Lynne.
 Mar 21-"The Squaw Man" Mar 23-Thomas Jefferson in "Rip Van Wrinkle"
 Mar 29-Kellar.
 Mar 3O-"Piff. 'Paff. Pouf." April Tn the Bishops Carriage. April 2-The United States Marine band. "The Presidents Own." April 3-"The Gambler from the West"
 April 4-"Zaza."
 April Billy Kersands Minstrels. April 6-Washburn's Uncle Tom April 9-Mildred Holland. April 12-Me, Him and I. April 13-"At the Crossroads" May 13-Paul Gilmore in At Yale"
 April 16-The Roger Brothers. April 19-Chauncey Olcott. April 22-"Queen of the White Slaves"
 April 24-"The Smart Set" April 26-Richard Mansfield. May 10--Fay Templeton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01


 remarks in court it appeared truly that the natural and real goodness of the witness is above his comprehension"
 Attention was first attracted by Thaw handing a carbon copy of his statement to newspaper reporter who sat close to him and asking him to compare 1t with the original. Four or five other copies lay on the counsel table in front of the defendant. One of the reporters reached over, picked up the copies and hastily left the court room. He was quickly followed by other reporters. and soon the state ment was known to all.
 Jerome showed his hand during the examination of Dr. Evans. the alienist, who is testifying for Harry K. Thaw.
 The district attorney is preparing to put Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton upon the stand, and by Hamilton's testi. mony he hopes to prove that Harry Thaw is now crazy man, that Harry Thaw was a crazy man when he killed Stanford White on his wife's account last June and that he has always been crazy. Then the district attorney thinks he will be amply fortified to make the motion for the appointment of a commission fin lunacy and so to end the trial before 1t goes to the jury, . move which his present tactics make almost inevitable.
 From another source it was learned that Jerome has every expectation of inducing Dr. Hamilton to testify that from the time he first visited Thaw in the Tombs last summer he has been convinced that the prisoner was a vic tim of an incurable and progressive form of insanity.
 It was just before adjournment was taken and after many long hours of wearisome expert testimony as to the sane or insane meaning of extracts from eight letters written by the de- fendant that Thaw caused the sensa- tion by giving out his statement in court.
 Clifford Hartridge of Thaw's counsel and Mir. Delmas declared later they had no knowledge of the statement having been prepared or given out
 Dr. Britton D. Evans. the alienist, was in the witness chair all the ses- sion undergoing cross examination at the hands of District Attorney Jerome The prosecutor said before adjourn ment that he would probably keep Dr. Evans on the stand another day. This means that the cross examination of Dr. Wagner. another alienist. will not be reached until next week and makes definite the time when the defense will rest.
 pr. Evans and Mir. Jerome spent tho entire day in going over eight letters written by Thaw and culling out of them excerpts on which Dr. Evans based his expressed belief that they were written by g person of unsound mind.
 "Do you mean an insane rersonr' asked Mir. Jerome.
 Yes replied the witness. "but not in the sense that the person might d. ways remain insane
 The above was the essence of the days work. Mir. Jerome seemed as in ferestcd as the expert in searching out the phrases in the letters which might be construed as the writings of an in- sane man. and for the frst time the jurors vere permitted thoroughly to examine the photographic copies.
 Jeromeis attitude in this direction again led to the circulation of rumors that he intends to pave the wsy if pos sihIe for a commission in Iuuecv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
Lobsy,n. w.. Too E.pensIve.

MADISON. Wis. March 1.-In de- batting his antitights bill Assembly, man Hughes declared his intention to take the whole legislature to some theater to witness the alleged evil. but when he came to figure sut that it would cost something like $459 he said he guessed that was too expensive a form of lobbying for him to indulge in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
UPRIGHT . IA N o
 $5O.OO FULTON MUSIC co. < Opposite Postoffice.
through Portland. Ore.
omeer.. re.tlmony Against Negroes.

Omeer's Testimony Against Negroes.
 SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March L. Major A. P. Blocksom. on the witness stnnd in the Penrose court martial. told of finding bullet holes in houses at Brownsville. Tex. and by sighting along one of them he discovered that the hole pointed directly to the rear of the gallery of Company B's barracks. Witness stated that all the .b-Ilets which he found in the houses oi the town were fired from Springfield army rifles. The negro soldiers. he said could have easily done the acts with which they are charged and returned to their quarters before the roll call was completed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
.a F.I.e Amba..aidor of God.-

OMAHA. Neb.. March 1.-The fight of Charles Bassett of Washington to secure custody of his children from the wife from whom he was divorced ard whose counter divorce petition was dismissed here Monday, opened with Mir. Bassett on the stand. Bassett de- nounced Rev. E. Lawrence Hunt. de- claring the minister false ambassa- dor of God"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
c,, sell Fr.nchi.e.. Say. Jackson.

ALBANY. \. Y.. March 1.-In let ter sent last night to William E. Eli son, corporation counsel of New York city. Attorney General Jackson holds that the city of New York can sell at public auction the special franchires of corporations for nonpayment of the franchise tax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
POLES
o'BRIEN-BURNs PICTURES.

The moving pictures of the famous O'Hrien-B light will be shown at Poli's this afternoon and evening. The 20 rounds were taken at the ring side of the great battle and are said to be wonderfully clear. There is no flicker to puzzle the eye for the views are steady and very plain. They show Jim Jeffries as referee and after seeing the pictures 1t can easily be seen why he called the bat tie a draw. Prices matinee, 15 and 20 cents, evening. 25, 35 and 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
The sAsvpurs sus.ssy ptu.

WASHINGTON. March Twin q veised charge of bribery added to the charge that the shipping subsidy bill is heinr promoted solely for the interests of big finsnriers and the rsiIresds tke chances for the passage cf the bEll to Ssr .-z r----~s = -sr--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
THE MAYOR OF ToKIo."

The music of Richard Carle's "The Mayor of Tokio," which will be the attraction at Polls Saturday matinee and night is by w. F. Peters and is unusually pretty. Among the num- bers that have become most popular and which may be heard wherever an orchestra plays popular music are, Pity My Pitiful Plight" Silver Sea of Love-" "Tokio," When the Ocean Freezes Blow.' "I Like You'' and "Foolishness." The company is a very large and well balanced organ ization, numbering seventy people. with chorus christened by Boston critic "the blue ribbon chorus of America" New scenery and cos tunes have been provided and the production is said to be one of the most pretentious of the year. Prices, matinee 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents, evening 25. 50, 75, s1 and $1.5O. Seats now on sale. Telephone 1884.
 IMPERIAL MOVING PICTURES.
 By far the most interesting and most sensational moving picture show of the season will be seen at Polls Sunday afternoon and evening. The big feature will be Robert Ma caire and Bertrand" or The Troub- les of Hobo and his Pal in Paris. !" There are 25 big special scenic effects in the series and have just been i'm ported to this country. All the criminal dives and places of note in the French capitol will be shown. There will be other features too. in- cluding illustrated songs. Prices 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
Miss Daily Was Cured of a Severe Cough by Fla. ther Johns Medicine.

"Ny daughter MsbIe had hacking courh that she could not get rid of ss she tried Father Johns Medicine and was entirely cured and has be~n in the best cf bcsIfh sincr- l gladly re- cvmmeni it to any one with sHcll freuhle- tS5xnetl t. M Dsly- ss Fountain St. HsverhiH. Nsss Cures sr1p prevents paeumcuis- yo inIuTi- ous dre~L 70 rem in use-,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-01
rR AND ms JOHN F. HlcK.

select srsool for dancing saturday afternoon class for young isdies. ssd young men stsrsing Nsrrh q lns5- -speciaI afternoon pric. Acsdeuy s Fact Main sfreet TeIeD1pes 1s51&
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

a charming brunette, took second. She
was clad in a gorgeous gown of red car
nations. Her bride and reins Iere OF
red ribbon. She rode Shadow, the black
princess.
Festooned with great blankets OF
white carnations and guided by white
reins, Primo, coal back steed, car
ried his master, ]. H. Ornsby, into first
place among the equeNtrians. This
handsome animal was the only stallion
in the parade. He is owned by Mrs. M.
"A. Starbuck. c.-
An English rider, clad in red riding
breeches and coat, and bedecked with
sweet peas, took second. He H. Robert
A. Walton of 500 Grant building.
Mabel Rex. the best known horse in
Los Angeles if not in the United States,
was also there resplendent' in cowslips
and yellow ribbons. Her owner, DR.. d.
W. Kirkland had pinned to the ami
mails bride two blue ribbons which she
had won on former occasions. Joseph
Desmond rode her, taking fourth lrize.
Kitty Bell a Beauty
Kitty Bell, beautiful bay bedecked
with marigolds and smilax, brought
! rounds of applause for her rider, Mrs
H. A Sewall. The horse is the grand
daughter of the racer, Silkwood. Be.
decked in red, white and blue and Wltf
varicolored sweet peas and carnations
Juni, an Indian pony of the desert
captured third place among the eques-
trians Her rider was Louis Schneider
of Pasadena.
Two sisters, Misses Blanche and Jen-
ME Cazaux of Hollywood. rode side by
side attired in black and white. Dollie,
the white horse, was decorated with
yellow roses, and l. r hoofs were gilded
with silver The other horse, with gold
hoofs, was bedecked with red gerani-
ums.
Dot, a silver-hoofed little mare, made
a stunning picture with her garlands
of sweet peas and reins of pink ribbons
Julian Wilke, 3465 Dayton avenue, rode
her.
Bright red peas bedecked Frank, the
horse of William Ijams of the Lanker-
shim Mr.. Ijams was tried as Span
lard, dressed in silk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
Buy
Dr.. Graves
Tooth Powder

Avoid discomfort, danger and
unpleasant after taste by refusing
all other powders or pastes,
washes and soaps. Your dentist
will advise you.
In handy metal cans or bottles, 2Sc.
DR.. Graves Tooth PowderCO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

dressed in white, and her horse was
entirely covered with bed of green
ery. against which at regular Intervals
single blossoms of roses and calla
lilies were tied. The child carried
large Shriner emblem of flowers.
Pony class @, No. 3, ridden by Ruth
Brown. wore a wreath of daisies, and
his saddle was covered with the flow
ers. Little Miss Brown was dressed
all in pink.
Red and white carnations were used
in decorating pony, class Q, NO. 1,
ridden by Blanche Franklin, little
miss dressed In blue and white.
Edna Dysart rode pony, class q, NO.
5. and his wreath was made of red
carnations and maidenhair ferns.
Gets Blue Banner
The blue banner for class was
awarded to Harold Bowles, No. 3.
Over his bicycle was erected canopy
of red eeraniums and mustard, and
from each corner a small silk Amer
lean flag waved The wheels were hid
den behind a mass of ferns and smi-
lax.
Ruth Hugunin, riding wheel NO. A.
received the red banner From the
side of the wheel rose two giant yell
low wings, and from the handlebars
two long golden feelers projected, CIV
ing the effect of brilliant colored
butterfly. The wings were dotted with
flowers and Ruth wore a pretty pink
dress with a big white picture hat.
N. Rydall, riding wheel No. 2, who
received the white banner, was dressed
in white and his wheel was covered
with red geraniums, lilies and maiden
hair ferns.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
DIVISION SEVEN
Letter Carriers with Their Own Band
in Parade

With music by one of the best bands
in the city to liVen their steps, 2lS let
fer carriers, dressed in cadet blue, made
one of the best impressions of any d1-
vision of the parade on the largest
crowd gathered this week to witness
the different parades celebrating the
= festivities.
The letter carriers band headed the
division and the beautifully rendered
selections constantly brought forth ap-
plause from the sidewalk audience.
Mounted on burro, G. d. Mcclure
dressed as clown made the hit OF the
entire parade. A tremendous nose
added to his own, which is by no means
small made his appearance grotesque
and his ridiculous antics were greeted
with shouts of delight by children,
while even their elders were forced to
laugh until it hurt.
Sorry for Donkey
In regard to weight, the donkey had
much the worst of it and many sar-
castle expressions of sympathy were
8 made by the spectators for the beneht
of Mcclure Several times he was ad-
vised to 'dismount and let the mule ride
him. to give the animal rest, as the
mule appeared to be rather tired of the
performance which was going on mis-
back, and at times needed much urg-
ing to force it to continue the weary
journey to the end.
At intervals the shaggy little steed
would. give vent to protesting bray.
This feat took considerable prepara-
tion and time, and although the rider
sometimes objected strenuously, all his
efforts We're of no avail. The donkey
would stop, plant all four feet firmly
and far apart, raise his head to the
heavens and bray forth his troubles in
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
WINNERS OF PRIZES IN FLORAL PARADE

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

Samuel Johnson, the small boy who
owned him, was dressed entirely in
white.
Fred Drummer was mounted on pony,
class P, No. 8, and the small horse
was gay with great bouquets of red
and white roses. The saddle was. of
the blossoms and around his neck was
closely woven wreath of the roses,
the red and yellow flowers with the
green of the maidenhair ferns forming
the Fiesta colors.
Pony in Yellow
The yellow thistle flower made a
pretty decoration against the sorrel
coat of pony. class P, No. 4, ridden by
Philip Desmond. The color scheme
was carried out in the horses reins
and the boys hat was tied with a
yellow ribbon. He received the blue
banner, first place.
Pony class P, No. 5, was brilliant
mass of color, with his saddle and
blanket covered with large red gera-
NUNS. Charles Lloyd was the rider.
With red gepaniums on his saddle,
in his name and on his tail, pony, class
2, No. Z, was a little beauty. The
youth who rode him, Russell Brown,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

colors Of the division waving in front,
the men sitting their horses like stat
ues, or bending gracefully to their ev-
cry motion, till it seemed as If man and
horse had been woven together and
that, like the centaurs of old, the man
had become a part of the horse.
Their big sombreros, gay with gold
and silver bands, their velvet Jackets
studded with chips of steel and laced
with gold and silver thread; the long,
sweeping trousers, wide at the ankle
and slashed with bright silk; the silver
buttons of suits that had been obtained
from far away Madrid flashed and
glittered above the heavy silver spurs
with which these knights were heeled.
Even their horses seemed to act diff
ferently. Fine animals they were, with
great long names and sweeping tails,
unhampered by any deformity in the
docking line. The animals pranced
and reared and tossed their beautiful
heads in the sunlight as if welcoming
those who saluted them, and the riders
called and shouted their courteous re-
plies to the cheers of the crowds.
Then came a change. the horsemen
swept by, and following came another
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
DIVISION NINE
Equestriennes Win Highest Praise
from Delighted Spectators

Sweeping into line, a mass of waving
color, the champing bits, tossing names,
the life, beauti and grace, with all the
inspiration the beautiful possesses, the
equestrian division of the parade was
one of the best.
DR.. Shurtleff led them, DIR. F. o.
Shurtleff president of the Vaquero club
and one of the NEST riders in Califor-
mia. Shurtleff made a great fight for a
place among the COW punchers. Last
year DR.. Shurtleff rode with the punch
ers; this year he rode as division
marshal, exchanging his native chaps
and leather for the velvet and tinsel of
Mexico, but either way DR.. Shurtleff
is horseman of the first class, and
with his magnificent black in yester-
days parade presented a splendid ap-
pearance
With him rode Jean Plummer, a
Spanish gentleman of the old school,
born and bred to the saddle and per-
feet horseman. Plummer is the founder
of the Vaquero club, and the horse he
rode was one of the finest of that outfit.
Present Inspiring Sight
Following the leaders, the gentleman
riders of the plains, came rank after
rank of horsemen and horsewomen.
This class was distinctively that of the
IaSnloHaDle rluer. OUTSIDE OF the lead
ers, who rode in their magnificently
hand-carved saddles. there were no 9TH
ers who carried heavy leather. The lit
tie English trotting saddle was COM
monty used, the tailored habits of the
fair riders showing up oddly and SOM
berly as a background to the gay silk
and velvet of the leading vaqueros.
1t was like sudden change from the
warm wholesomeness of the sunny
south to the cold formality of the east.
On they came, those men in front. the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11
DIVISION TEN
Children and Ponies cutest Things In
the Parade

the Parade
With their sweet faces matching in
color and freshness the fragrant
masses of flowers they bore, the chill
dren's division of the floral parade
Yesterday morning was one of the
most beautiful.
The small ponies, gay with their be-
ribboned harness and befiowered sad
dies, carried the small riders sedately
and let the crowds of people shout and
whistle their admiration without sc
much as moving a muscle.
| Cann's band heralded their approach
and the marshal and his aides proud
| ly guided their small charges at the
rear.
| The three carriages, which came last
| were mass of color, and through the
hanging ferns could be seen the laugh
ing faces of the boys and the daintily
dressed girls. The small boys followed
on their impatient ponies and close be-
hind them were five little girls, in, pret-
ty soft dresses, half covered with the
blossoms
The bicyclists, their wheels heavy
with fragrant mass, came at the
end of the tenth division.
Horses Wear Ribbons
Glass o, No. 1, was a two-seated
vehicle, drawn by sturdy pony with
white ribbon harness and with an elab-
crate ribbon bow on his right foreleg,
and seated in bower of blossoms
were four girls, Hazel Wilkinson, Irma
Reid, Anna Logan and Ora Crary. all
in white and with their arms filled
with blossoms. The body of the car
was of white sweet peas, while, as
sharp contrast, the wheels were of
deep red sweet peas, with here and
there fern showing through to give
soft background to the mass of color.
The vehicle received the white BAN
ner, third place.
vehicle, class o, No. 2, driven by Robert
and Laura Brown. The wheels, shafts
and body of the carriage were massed
solidly with red geraniums and over
head was canopy of the blossoms en-
closing in a bower the two children,
dressed in white, the girl with red rib
bons in her hair, and the boy with red
necktie and hat. They were given the
blue banner, first prize.
Use Broom In Masses
The soft yellow Scotch broom COW
cred the vehicle, class o, No. 8, in
great masses and the pony, with his
yellow ribbon reins and yellow satin
bow on his left leg, added his share
to the brilliant color tone. The car
riage was driven by Harry w. Hor-
ton and Park Mckinney, and the two
girls with them. Margaret Steele and
Mary Gallup, were dressed entirely in
green, which made a refreshing con-
trast to the prevailing yellow. The
red banner was awarded to them.
The pony of class P, No. l, was COW
cred with a mantle of pepper boughs,
while here and there, half hidden by
the greenerys were red and white roses.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-11

side of the case. Men clad in frigid
tailored garments, in patent leather
boots and in derby hats. were next in
line. From their heels the great silver
spur did not show. In place the tiny
metal darts of the polo field clung,
while above them the boots, quite for
NAL, rose to the knee to meet well
tailored garments equally as formal.
The very animals were city bred, clean
clipped, and on their best behavior.
Many were with tails docked and names
clipped close.
In front rode the shaggy animals of
the plains, al back the well groomed
servants of civilization, and the con-
trast was immense.
Women Make Big Hit
There were many women riders in
that division and they made a decided
impression u''4'- their graceful ease.
Some were in the old-fashioned side
saddle, but few care to risk damage to
good horses with such unsatisfactory
contraptions.
over the flank of one magnificent
black the Shrine emblem of scimitar
and star was woven in glorious red
carnations. The little woman who rode
the animal-Anita M. Minor-seemed
to take enjoyment in the parade as we'll
DIS PlOPSiiJ PiCbbJ, anu ohO
laughed and waved her banner as the
crowds cheered.
Another splendid spectacle was that
of beautiful young woman riding side
saddle on a fawn colored animal This
horse was almost completely blanketed
with pink carnations and small white
lilies.
Joseph Desmond, on a fine black
horse, also came in for his share of
welcome. His animal was almost COM
pletely covered with California pop
pies.
Ride Beautiful Horses
Clad as a native Hawaiian rider,
Elizabeth Nella. 3261s Temple street,
made one Of the most picturesque fig
ures in the division. David, her horse,
was decorated with red geraniunfO, and
she wore purple cape and yellow flow
cred chaps which swept from her
horses side almost to the pavement.
She won first prize in the ladies' class.
Miss Florence Bartlett OF Hollywood.