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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
CENSUS HUMORS.
Returns of Occupations That Are Dif-
 ficuIt to Classify.

According to an official of the census bureau at Washington, that organiza- tion is often puzzled to know how to classify the returns of occupation in cases where the enumerators have given a too literal description of a persons employment. There are two census terms to cover such cases. Oc- equations not included in the regular list may be entered as 70. IT," mean ing "other things" or ''N. G." which stands for mot gainful." To choose between the two sometimes suggests amusing complications.
 An enumerator in Iowa reported "drunkard" as the occupation of one of his men. The census bureau en- tered him as "N. G." since the next column asserted this to be his occupa- tion for twelve months in the year.
 A New York enumerator who seemed to evince the inclinations of detective reported several men in his district as crooks" "pickpockets" and gamblers" They were entered as "N G." although their occupations may have been more gainful to them than to their victims.
 An Alabama man whose occupation was reported as odd jobs' goes on the records under 70. T"-"other things"
 While some of the occupations which the enumerators give are un- usual, they are probably correct. A tramp was described as ''loafer. not gainful, unemployed twelve months" An extra thrifty person in one in- stance was reported as occupation. miser." and another Hives on sav- ings." A New England woman whose husband was described as an ''idler" gave her own occupation as washing and wishing Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Should oseveItAccept Third Term 2


 The members of the Forum club of St Mary's alumni are preparing for warm debate Monday evening when the subject. Resolved: That President Roosevelt, in due justice to the Ameri- can people, should accept the nomina- tion for third term" will be ar gued. The affirmative side will be upheld by Kevin J. Fitzpatrick and Henry A. Lawlor, while Thomas Me Kenna and William NJ. Lawlor will try to prove the folly of a third term. The members of the club are taking great interest in the subject and are determined to see that their favOrite will get all the information possible Oh the subject. Last Monday even ing the club debated on the question. Resolved: That the present money stringency will prove more detrimen- tai than beneficial tO the country" Although Messrs William J. Sullivan and Finton s. Tehan did everything in their power 10 show how the country would benefit from the present condi- tiOn. the judges thought that John M. Hutchinson and William C. Kcenan had brought forth better reasons for the harm the country would receive from inc tight money conditions. that they gave them the deciSiOn. The Forum is enjoying one of it's most successful seasons and creating great amount of interest among it's members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
CREDlTABLE WORK
Scooping in Tilltappers and Pickp0ckeis By local Police.

Light fingered fellows who come to Waterbury to ply their game don't appear to be making bowling suc- cess of the business, and if the off cers keep taking them in pretty soon the fraternity will give this city a wide berth. The work done here the past few weeks is very creditable to the police department and goes to show, no matter what one may hear to the contrary once in a while, that Waterbury is right up to the times in all things that goes to make a progressive community. The only trouble in the police department is that it is not large enough to give proper protection to all districts, but this will be remedied in the near future. A man who goes to the opera house for any purpose thinks he should find policeman at his side in case he should need him, aid perhaps he is right, but now about the large number of residents who need protection in other places and have none? The city needs more police officers, and it should have them, even though everything else should have to be put on the waiting list. The maintenance or order is absolutely essential in any con- munity, not in one or two districts, but all over, aud this is something that cannot be had in Waterbury with the present number available. The people want protection and they are able and willing to pay for it, so that it is up to the powers that be to meet the demand. In doing this it will not be necessary to go beyond a 15 mill tax. Let the city stop de- veloping property for private indi- viduals in making new streets where neither public necessity nor conven- fence require them, and then there will be lots of money for the police department and other departments without making taxation burden some. It frequently happens that private enterprise cuts more of a figure in getting a street opened than public necessity and conven- fence, and while this thing lasts it will be an uphill job to squeeze out sufficient funds to meet actual de- mands in other departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Danuer.

"She was even more afraid of COWS than most girls, so when she spied 8 placid animal recumbent under a tree, peacefully chewing its cud. she at first refused to go through the pasture at all. Her husband calmed her fears to some extent. and they started by. when the COW slowly commenced to get up. hind legs first, as they always do. At this the little lady shrieked with terror and said:
 "Oh. Bob. hurry. hurry. He is get ting ready to spring at us."-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
NOTICE.

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury, at meeting of said Board held December 8, 1907, made assessment for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on Columbia Boulevard, from Pine Street to Ran dolph Avenue; on Randolph Avenue, from Columbia Boulevard to Euclid Avenue; on Euclid Avenue, from Randolph Avenue to the summit of said street; and on West Main Street, from Starview Avenue to a point south of Oakh!ll Avenue, to the amounts set to their respective names as follows, to witt
 Columbia Boulevard.
 Warren L. Hall, $S9.S9; Warren L. Hall, $6O0.0O; Warren L. Hall, $15O.0O; George E. Tracy, $105.O0; William M. Hodges, $165.00; Edson w. Hitchcock, $1S0.99; William O.. Beecher, $23S.5O; s. H. Crater, w. o. Beecher, $210.O0; Eliza M. Hol- land, $129.99; Irving B. Stedman, $15O.O0; John Littlejohn, $36O.OO; Harry c. Post, $9OOO; Wm. G. Grieve, $2S9.35; Arabella w. Bissett, $139.35; Charles D. Nye, $41S.05. Total, $3.316.12.
 Randolph Avenue.
 Wm. o. Beecher, $S253; Cornell jus H. Cables, $79.6S; Cornelius H. Cables, $7S.99; Cornelius H. Cables, $S2.57; Berlin w. Tinker, $S257; Cornelius H. Cables, $239.31; Cor nelius H. Cables, $193.17. Total, $S3S.S2.
 Euclid Avenue.
 Cornelius H. Cables, $223.O2; Cor nelius H. Cables, $1S0.0O; Cornelius H. Cables. $1S0.0O; Hartley A. Cables, 5000; Winifred Katherine Mcdonald, $9O.00; Geo E. Bigelow, $180.O0; Chas. H. Brown, s1SO.O0; Mamie B. Cloves, $392.5O; Frederick Gillmour, $136.62; Frederick. Gill; mour, $1O5.00; Katherine A. Shelton, S75.O0; John w. Filling, $9O.O0; Wm. J. Larkin, $9O.OO; Margaret Dickinson, $90.00. Total, $2,1O2.14.
 West Main Street.
 James Darling, Mary Darling, $22S.OO; James A. Kelly, s150.O0; Est. Michael J. Kelly, Anastatia M. Kelly, admrX., $179.25; Rudolph Roeske. $133.5O; Bernard Hollinger, Anna Hollinger, $72OO; Mary Helen Sugrue, $71.25; Ruberto Perriello, $162.OO; Michael and Filomena Mas trodonato, $75.0O; Ella Burr, s9O.OO: Hattie B. Peck, 5000; Helen c. Worden, Fannie L. Worden, $31O.5O. Total, $1,561.5O.
 The above assessments become due and payable on Monday, December 16, 1907, at the office of the Collector Of Taxes, City Hall Building.
 Attest:
 WILLIAM H. SANDLAND.
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Pitt.bura Bank Shut, Doors.

Pittsburg, Dec. I.-The Fort Pitt Na tional bank of this city failed to open for business, a notice on the door an- nouncing that the bank had been clos- ed by order of the comptroller of the currency. It was sigSed by John B. Cunningham, national bask examiner of this district. The banks liabilities are over $J.OO0.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Shook Pri.,,s., Is Indicted,

New York. Dec. Mrs. May Pep Vanderbilt. a splritualist medium, of Brooklyn. who is the wife of Ed ward Ward Vanderbilt. a wealthy re- tired lumber merchant. was indicted by the Kings county grand jury for grand larceny ol a charge of stealing a house and lot from her aged hus- hand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
NTH Mna a. a R;.hnr-

Nashville. Tenn. Der. T.-Dr. F. q. Reese. rector of Christ church. elected by the Episcopal convention last sum- mer to be bishop of Wyoming. an- nOuuced that hs had decided not to sc- cppt the honor. bat would remain ia ~ash-sTr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
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Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. in affirm. ing the death sentence of John Car mack. a cOIored murderer. the supreme court held that a confession he made because of terror caused by a bolt of lightning could not be retracted there after and withheld from the jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
J.ps c.sI. Thank. .s Ress.rslt.

Tokyo. Der T--Visc0unt Kansko has cablei President Roosevelt as follows: The whole empire iS rejoieinz st your strong recuumendstiOn that America should participate in cur exposition. and thank y0u a behalf of and with the zuth0rity of the pealle of Japan"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Ass.-s.d J.H.-ssu Dsvis Iz J.a.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

MALE HELP Reliable men wanted to learn the automobile business. Our students are sending their friends; isn't that evidence they're satisfied? Join now for | positions in the early spring. New England Auto School, Towle's Garage, Harrison ave-, Waterbury.
 f 1926.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Oh. saK.

EngIfshman-I wouldn't want to hear more than the first line of The Star Spa1gied Banner tO know that 1t was written by an American Auerizn- Why sol EngIishmsn-The first tuo words tel ne thzt-E1chznSz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
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That co7vict I wzs taking to said the visisor at the prisoz- seems to he q mooth kind of nan
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
An InNitatt-r

q suppose he ventured. that you would never speak to me again if I were to kiss yOu?-
 ~Oh. George" she exclaimed ~Why don't you get over the habit of always looking at the worse side of thingT- London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
TROOPS IN
Federal Soldiers :
 da With Mach
MINERS ARE DISl
General Funston Wires A. eraI That Strike Leaders the Men Who Made Trou. and Colorado.

Goldfeld, New, Dec. r.
 trains that had the right ol
 everything on the tracks of ern Pacific railway nine com the Twentysecond infantry here this morning. They numb 260 men and are provided W field equipment and machine g
 The train, which carried five nies from the Presidio, arrived o'clock.
 The special train consisted of Pullman cars and two baggage They numbered 135 men and IA cers. consisting of Companies B, D, l and NJ, under command of Color Alfred Reynolds. His staff consists Major Kreps and Lieutenants Erhley Whitfield and Pearce.
 Four companies under Captain Cur. tis left the Presidio at Monterey yes. terday morning by another special train.
 Wild Rumors Afoat.
 General Funston was at army head. quarters in Oakland, Cal, attending to the details of the transportation of the men. He will remain in San Fran cisco unless the situation at Goldfeld becomes so serious that more troops must be sent. In that event he will take personal command of the men ill the field.
 Already wild rumors are in circula. tion as to preparations being made by the miners to resist the soldiers. One is that 300 rifles have been obtained, another that immense quantities of dy- namite have been stolen and stored, another that many of the principal buildings of Goldfield have been un- dermined and will be blown up by the miners.
 Funstons Dispatch.
 A dispatch from Washington states that General Funston's dispatch to the adjutant general of the army regard ing the situation follows:
 Have just conferred with a promi- nent mining operator of Goldfield now here, a man thoroughly familiar with all conditions there. He states the Western Federation of Miners in Gold field numbers about 3,200, of whom about 1000 have rifles and shotguns. Not more than 300 of these men might be considered dangerous and doubts If they would resist regular troops. Their leaders are some of the men who made so much trouble in Idaho and Colora- do. Danger is that before troops can arrive they will blow up mines and kill people. Sheriff is member of fed eration and in sympathy with them. Schedule time of trains is twenty-six hours. Special could make it in eight cen. I feel that should inform the department. Every morning paper in San Francisco knew that department had wired me within three hours after receipt by me of message. Informa- tion came from Washington corre- spondents."
 Miners Disconeerted.
 Despite the suppressed excitement among the miners over the arrival of troops here they are keeping the peace in every way. They seem to be dis and dazzled with the rapid ity with which the government is nov ing and appear to be totally unpre- pared for the latest coup.
 Citizens fear that the miners may make some demonstration, intiamed by the coming of the troops. and are us- ing every precaution that they may not be unprepared should trouble begin. Members of the miners union in large numbers surround the union headquar- ters, and meetings are held at fre- quent intervals. but are always guard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting a speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith $ Go, 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postoflce box 119.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

AT A DISCOUNT-A credit certifi- cate, value $64, to any one pur- chasing a Hallet & Davis or Conway piano. Inquire at A Poplar ave.
 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Four rooms and pantry, water in house, second floor. h.. quire on premises; adults preferred 16 Fleet st, off Beacon st. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Six room tenement, sec ond floor, in new brick building, all modern improvements, rent reason able, 553 South Main st, opposite Watch shop. Inquire rear of build ing. 12-6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Three rooms at 15 Cole st, first floor, all Improvements. In- quire Eugene, Martin, 97 Union st.
 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
Miscellaneous,

FOR SALE-Parlor stove in good condition. Inquire at II Orange court after 5 o'clock. 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms, with Improvements, second floor, $11, s Granite st. 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement of four large rooms at 217 Hamilton ave. In- quire on premises. 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Five room tenement, Fairview st, third floor, $10. Henry Stackman, agent, 21 East Main st..
 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
WANTED

WANTED to do house. work by competent young woman. Inquire at Democrat office. 1868
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-5 rooms, newly painted and papered, at Granite st; req sonable for the winter. Inquire on premises. 12-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms at 80 Pleasant st. Inquire on second floor. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms at 32 Scovill st; newly papered throughout. Apply third floor or F. L. Nuhn. Phone 555-4. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

FOR SALE-ParIor stove, used only one year, almost new; will sell cheap. Inquire 12 Pearl st, second floor. 12-5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENTING small rooms, all improvements, rear 35 Cooke st, $12 per month. Inquire on prem ises. 12-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
TO RENT

TO RENT-Five rooms, all improve ments, 11S Johnson st, second floor. Inquire Thomas Healey, 10 Pearl st. 12-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-2 furnished rooms for light housekeeping, 923 South Main st; price reasonable. 12-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Three splendid large rooms; rent very reasonable. In- quire of Daniel c. Sullivan, 147 Baldwin st. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT--Tenement of five rooms, all Improvements, new building, 1O2 Bridge st. Inquire on premises.
 l2-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

WANTED--You to know that we have money to loan on furniture, pianos, etc, on easy weekly pay ments. Business confidential At 43 East Main st, room 37. 1926
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07
FOR SALE.

Centrally located brick block Built only few months. Pays better than 1O per cent. Three thousand dollars down. Four building lots. two of them corner lots. located at Morning side. Will sell very cheap. Well built. nine room house. all improve ments. lot GOxI2O. Located at Bun ker Hill This would make d tine home.
 CHARLES H. DAVIS & 60. Suite and :. e5 Bank St Tel 11sa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

FOR SALE-Has been used, House. hold sewing machine. Can be had for small amount. Call IT Ken drick ave. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, all Improvements, and a big store. Just the place 10 live and do busi ness; 743 North Main st. 11-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

WANTED-Cleaning of all kinds; window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinley, 59 Kingsbury st. Tel 293-3. 9-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

BEE HIVES WANTED--rwo or three or more hives of bees wanted. For particulars inquire at Democrat office. 12-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

NOTICE-I hereby forbid any dealer in liquors or drugs from selling me a drink. George H. Ross, 27 Grand st. Other papers please copy.
 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Tenement rooms, Hay den st. Apply John H. Cassidy, 95 Bank st. 12-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

WANTED-For the U. s. Marine Corps, men between ages 21 and 35. An opportunity to see the world. For full information apply in per son or by letter to postofice build ing, Waterbury. Conn. 7-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT-Five room tenement, all improve ments, Rock street, corner West Farm. Inquire on first floor. 12-3.6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

NOTICE-I do trucking of all kinds and make speciality of furniture moving; also furnish hacks for weddings. christenings, funerals or other occasions. Prices are right and service the best. David Carroll. 83 Pleasant st. Telephone 1127-6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-07

TO RENT--Five rooms, all modern Improvements; near center. h. quire of J. Gotleib, 93 Park avenue.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-01-03

There appears to be singular
misconception in the radical wing OF
the Democratic party concerning re-
vision of the tariff. For instance, q
West Virginia paper which doesn't
kno " any better, says that 'to re-
wise the tariff would eventually split
the Republican party and loose the
campaign contributions from the
taritf-protected trusts that have been
The breath and life to that party"
Considering all that the Republi-
can party has done toward "denatur-
ing" the alleged evil effects of com
binations known as trusts, these re-
Elections ought to come under the
head of "belated ignorance" The
life and breath of the Republican
party, it is true, depended on pro
lection to home industries, but the
party has never relied for success on
lllJuStlCc W tnOSt lIltcTcSlS W IllCil tHc
Democratic party has proclaimed
against in national conventions and
in season and out of season. Revis-
ion of the tariff is serious matter.
The "breath and life" of the Repub-
lican party has for some time been
the means of keeping in employ
ment many who were former sup
plicants at the soup houses of the re-
vised tariff of the Cleveland admin
stration. Will the survivors ever
forget those dark days? When it is
time to revise the tariff it will be
done by the Republican party, its
most friendly critic.
AS for contributions to parties, ii
was the sugar trust elected Dem
ocratic president. Now a Rcpubli-
can administration has brought that
same trust t. book for violation OF
the law.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-01-03
Mr.. J. v. Rettenbvry Svccvmbs 10 ar
Attack OF Paralysis.

John V. Rettenbury, one Of Du.
shores most prominent business men,
died of paralysis on New Years
Day at 11.30 a. M, after lingering
illness of the past two years.
Mr.. Rettenbury was born in Dew
anshire, England, IN 1881, and came
to America when eleven years of
age, locating in Western New York.
In 1878 he moved to Monroeton, and
in 1879 to Dushore, and purchased
the jewelry business of Charles Mos
bacher and has continued in that
business until his death. Honest
and upright in all his dealings his
career was one of marked success.
In 1879 Mr.. Rettenbury married
Miss Bernice KelItg of Monroeton,
who with two nieces survive.
The funeral was held from his late
residence Thursday at o'clock. In
terment at Bahr cemetery.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-01-03

An investigation into the charge
that the railroads of this country
have been paid $4,000, 900 annually
oyer and above what they have
earned in carrying the mails will be
made by congress. The charge was
made by Representative Murdock,
of Kansas, who accuses the postoffice
department of favoring the railroads
in the matter. If his charge shall
be substantiated then the postofflce
department has paid out to the rail
roads on the past thirty years $500,
OOO, 900 which the railroads have not
earned.
1t is believed that if the railroads
were required to carry the mails at a
reasonable rate the annual deficit
in the postoffice department would
be wiped out and the department
would be more than self-sustaining.
If congress shall discover that the
government has been robbed through
collusion between the department
and the railroads the latter should
be compelled to make such restitu.
tion as it is possible to demand under
the law.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-01-03
Postage stamps of the issue of 1870,

Postage stamps of the issue of 1907
put on sale at the 5000 presidential
offices will bear on their face the
name of the State and city in which
the postofflce is situated. The chief
reason for this innovation is said to
be the belief that it will help to do
away with the big postoffice robber-
les and make it much easier to trace
criminals. Another reason is to en-
able the postofiice department to
determine the amount of business
done by the different postotfices and
prevent padding through stamps
sold to some residents who do bust
ness in adjoining cities.