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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
EUROPE BEHIND US.
Over There They Stick to Chloro-
 form and Kill Patients.

Dr John A. McKenna of Philadel- phia, who arrived yesterday on the Oceanic, went abroad to study the subject of anaesthetics, but decided after investigation that they know less in Europe about the subject than Americans.
 Tn England" said Dr McKenna, 'they stick to chloroform rather than ether, apparently through pre- judice, because Scotchman, Dr Simpson, was the discoverer of chlo- roform.
 had a long talk with Dr Waldo, a London coroner, who told me that in seven years he had been called to investigate fifty-nine deaths due to the use of anaesthetics in one form or another. Of this number chloroform had been used in fifty two cases, in four ether and in three a mixture of the two, ethyl-chloride.
 "Chloroform is administered here by the so-called open method, but no the other hand it is administered by means of complex apparatus not under control.
 So far as I can judge, and my opinion is an honest one, we are we'll ahead in anaesthetics and the man. ner of administering them"
 Dr McKenna will continue his study of the subject here and pub fish a book.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
PAWNBROKERS BUSY.
Many People Pawning Jewels to Get
 Ready Cash.

New York, Nov. 14.-An old phase of the present financial stringency is the lively business being done by pawnbrokers. The number of persons who are seeking cash by pledging family jewels and all sorts of person. al property has greatly increased. But the pawnshop proprietors have had to reduce their loans,a in some instances limit has been placed by them on the amount to be given any one person no matter what the pledge
 "If we cant get the money from our bankers, we cant push it across our counters" is the attitude of the pawnbrokers, voiced by one of them. Along the Bowery and Park Row the limit in most shops has been set at $25 to $50, but few of the larger shops are paying out $50.
 The character and number of the people who are trying in this way to raise money are declared by a 42nd street pawnbroker to be astonishing. A man came to his shop, he says, to pledge large number of government bonds and another fetched family jewelry worth S20,000 Neither man could be accommodated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Patrick Clark of North Leonard street left yesterday for Philadelphia to visit a relative who is seriously ill.
 The Daughters of Ruta's fail opened last evening in the hall al 1O3 Green street. Before the fai1 was started a parade was held, the officers of the organization riding in automobiles. There was much red fire along Bank street.
 It is said that much gambline of late has been going on in a couple of saloons on Bank street. The games are according to report more open than ever before and some lively fights have occurred of late as result of the card playing.
 The polo team representing Brooklyn in the City Amateur league is getting into its stride and from now on should give a good account of itself. The manager nevertheless should see to it that all his players are on hand to play as team is un- der a big disadvantage when there is one man missing. Under the cir cumstances the Brooklynites were fortunate to win last evening.
 Another meeting night for the Brooklyn and Town Plot Improve ment committee is near at hand but it is not likely that the members will get together. Tomorrow evening is the regular meeting night but of late very little interest has been taken in the organization and it is apparently on the wane. The mem- bers are of the opinion they have done about everything they can do for the Improvements needed and seem to think they should disband It is evident from the few members that have appeared at the meetings in Git yhall of late that only a few Of the old guard are still taking an active part in the seeking of i'm provements for this section
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
. JUDGE ELMER BURIED.
Funeral Attended by Many Members
 of the Bar,

Middletown. Nov 1.-The funeral of Judge William T. Elmer was held this afternoon, the services being al 2 o'clock at his home and at 2:3O at Holy Trinity church. They were conducted by Rev E. Campion Ache. son. Members of the Middlesex county bar attended in a body and many prominent men from all uarts of the state were also at the funeral services The active paIIbearers were members of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity now in Wesleyan unfversi- ty. The honorary bearers were Judge s. X Robinson, MiddIetown: Judge George ". Wheeler. Bridss- port; Judge Ralph Wheeler. New London; Judge Milton Shumway. killingly: Judge Alberto T. Rora. back. Canaan Judge William s. Case, Hartford; Judge Joel Reed. Stafford: Judge Howard Curtis. Stratford: John R. Buck of Hart ford. Donald T. Warner of Salisbury and Senator Stiles Judson of Strsf- ford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
NOT OUT OF DANGER.
Pneumonia is Feared for Miss Bis
 selI-AIiss Gould Better.

East Greenwich, R. l., Nov H. No material improvement in the con- dition of Miss Florence Bissell of East Hartford, Conn, who was prob- ably internally injured in the ex- plosion of gas in a steam boiler at East Greenwich academy. was re- ported last night. The girl has re- covered from her condition of hys- teria. but was not better physically, the inhalation of gas and steam is believed to have led to a congestion of her lungs and pneumonia is feared.
 Miss Hesper Gould of Hartford, Miss Bisselrs room mate. was some what better yesterday. although the extent of her injuries remains in doubt. She also inhaled the noxious vapors, while lying half buried in the cellar of the dOrmitory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
HOURSEFURNISHING GOODS. GRAY ENAMELED WARE.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
HOW ABOUT NEW DRAPERIES AND FLOOR COVERINGS FOR
 THANKSGIVING.

Here is a chance to save money. Tapestry portieres in solid colors
 or combination, full merceriZ-
 ed with heavy lattice fringe
 top and bottom, worth $59S
 pair, special ...... S3.7 .75 neir IS patterns Scotch lace curtains.
 full length and good width.
 eitGer plain centers or with
 detached figures, value $1.75
 and s1.9S pair, special S1.25 pair Extra heavy weight full mercer
 ized tapestry portieres, choice
 of either fringed or corded fin-
 ish, all colors, value S6.5O and $7, special ..... S4 75 nair Renaissance lace curtains. made
 of good quality net, fuil width
 and length, while they last
 ........ ........... S1.69 pair Heavy tapestry portieres, either
 in solid cOlors or bagdad
 stripes. finished with heavy
 lattice fringe, worth s5.75
 pair, special ....... 8 98 uair IT rolls this seasons patterns
 Brussels carpets, suitable for
 rooms or halls. all good color
 ings and handsome designs.
 worth S1 yard. special 75c yard Wilton velvet carpets. made for
 hard wear and beauty. mostly parlOr patterns, sold regular
 at s1.35 yard. special .. 9sc yard Heavy deep pile axminster car pets in either Oriental or
 scroll designs. regular price SIPS yard. special ..... 9sc yard Genuine inlaid linoIeum. coIOrs through to the back. made for hard wear. sold regular at SIPS yard. special --.- sgc yard !. Heavy cork liroleum. the largest assortment of patterns to se- 1eet from in the city. either large or small designs .- 4oe yard Good quality. well seasoned floor oil cloth. choice line Of patterns ------ -.-- 23e yard Very best quality No 1 oil cloth e1trz heavy. all widths. worth 50c yard. special -..- 39c yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
LATHROP DIVORCE.
Judge Gsger Grants Il. Bu|
 Issues no Order For Alimony.

New Haven, Nov 14.-Judge Gager, in the superior court here to-day de- cided that Mrs Elizabeth Lathrop of Waterbury was entitled to divorca from her husband, Edward U. La throp on the ground of desertion. No order for alimony was given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL.
Academy of Music Would Not Allow
 Her to Play.

Northampton. Mass. Nov I4.-Be- cause The Second Mrs Tsnqueray'' is considered too suggestive fo, Smith college girls to witness. the Academy of Music has cancelled the engagement of Mrs Patrick Camp bell for November z5-
 The academy is the only muniefnaI thestsr in the east. and President Seelye of Smith college Is a trustee.
 Mrs Campbell said Tuesday night. T have presented The Second Mrs Tanauerzy' in London and thsy hsT. a censor over there" Further cou- Esnt she would not make.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs Margaret Calvin died last night at her late home, 292 Baldwin street, after brief illness. She Is survived by her husband, Michael, and three sisters: Mrs John Carmody of this city, Mrs Michael Griffin and Miss Kate Sullivan. both of New York. The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at S:30 from the house to the church of the Immacu- late Conception with burial ill new St JOseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-Lsdies' gold watch with blus enameled pin attached: lost be- tween the Jo1es-NoTgan store and F. DeFeofs ca Center st. or be- tween the latter place and Cooke st- Finder uiI bs rewsrdsd On re- turning szEs to Democrat o=cs-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14

The funeral of Patrick Lyman will be held from his late home, 1090
 East Main street, to the Sacred Heart church at S:30 tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14

The funeral of Timothy Guilfoile will be held from the family resi- dence on Ridge street to St Francis Xayier's church at S:30 o'clock to- morrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
DECORATED JAPANESE CHINA.
RICH CUT GLASS.
VIM. ROGERS SILvERWARE.

S3c tea spoons, set of six ...... 60c $1.65 table spoons, set of six $1,2O
 Specials in Lamps, Steins. Vases. Cutlery and Numerous Other Articles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
S9 DINNER SETS $5.9S.

American porcelain, neatly de-
 corated, in white and gold, 100
 pieces, regular $9 ........ $5.98
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06

capital. 30 dominant did her influence
become at one time that It was neces.
sary as a matter Of self-preseryation
for the leaders Of the older set to com.
blne against her sway, and az a result
there sprnng up two cIrcies-one domi-
mated by the charming countess and the
other by older and more conservative
women. Az the close personal friend Of
Alice Roosevelt she was constantly IA
the llmcl!ght and she managed TO keep
the center Of the stage for several FEARS.
She was a daring hcrsewoman and
daily was seen gallOping through tho
streets and avenues Of the capital and
through the country roads and lanes nj
the contiguous country. She was also
gifted with great hlstrlonic ability and
her amateur theatrlcals were a feature
of Washington entertainments. Gay a.
most to boldness, free almost to man.
nishness, daring to the uttermost limit.
she made Washington gasp on many On
occasion.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
THREE FREEZE IN A TENEMENT.
Woman and Two Children In Grand
Rapids Perish Miserably.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Feb. 5.-A wo-
man and two children were found fro
zen to death Sunday in an upstairs
tenement house with a third child in
an adjoining room badly frozen, but
alive. The dead are: Emma X. Liv-
ingston, aged so; Alfred T. Livingston,
aged Z. and Lincoln B. Livingston,
aged 8.
Badly frozen: Henry Livingston,
aged 10.
Miss Jennie Livingston called at the
residence to pay visit and found her
sister, Emma Livingston, and one
child dead in bed, one child dead on
the floor. and Helen in the adjoining
room badly frozen.
None of the family had been seen
since Thursday, when two of the chill
dren attended school. The children
lived with Miss Livingston, who was
their aunt. 1t is supposed that after
they retired Thursday night, they be.
came partly asphyxiated by coal
gas, and, the fire dying out. were
frozen to death.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
0PERk7|C EVENT OF THE
YEAR IN SPOKANE
i" Madam Butterfly
To Have Three Performances at the
Spokane Theater by Henry w. Saw.
ages New English Grand Opera
Company, With Orchestra Of 60, Di-
rect From New York City.

Music lovers, as well as all theater-
goers throughout this section of the
country, will he delighted at the COM
ing opportunity to hear the widely
heralded and beautiful Grand Opera
Madam Butterfly" during its engage
ment at the Spokane theater for three
performances, Monday and Tuesday,
February % and 26, with special matt
nee On Tuesday.
Madam Butterfly" will be sung by
Henry w. Savage's new English Grand
Opera company. especially organized
for the first American production Of
his masterpiece OF masterpieces. A
triple cast of artists is necessary, and
each of the three prima donnas have
won a personal triumph in the title
role. The entire company, numbering
$50 people, including the full grand
opera orchestra of 60 musicians, under
three conductors, will come here di.
rect from its engagement at the Gar
den Theater, New York.
Henry w. Savage spent eight months
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06

Fifteen years ago, when the Mason
ic Temple. In Chicago. was built. 1t
was the tallest building in the world.
1t still holds its place as the highest
business structure In Chicago, though
the limit has been outdone many times
in New York. Today such has been
the advance In sky-scraper engineer
ing that New York has now In course
Of construction a building that will be
nearly twice as high as the Masonic
Temple. The foundations for this new.
est sky-plercer. which is to be 625 feet
high above the sidewalk. and has forty
one stories, are already In, and the
work of piling the structure skyward
has begun.
TO conceive n forty-one story build
Ing. with Its roof three times as high
in air as the steeple Of Trinity church.
from which visitors formerly viewed
New York. challenges the Imagination.
This sky-scraper "limit" Is being part
ly remodeled from the fourteen-story
Singer Building. and the eleven-story
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
MM&ork:s4A2FEsT,
SKSY=1pIE;hc 1NG>W
&EFE0R1 Z -

Bourne Office buildin. adjoining II Oh
Liberty street.
Only the Eiffel Tower, OF all struc-
lures reared by ingenious mca, rises
~ 4 greater height than will this forty
,ne-story building. But the OpenwOrk
:itfel Tower Is an engineering freak.
while the New York sky -scraper will
re the business home of multitude OF
people.
In the very block on Broadway
where the workmen are beginning to
rear this colossus, another equally Won
derful Office building Is to rise, more
roOmy even than its companion. In the
Singer building alone, an army Of 10O,-
600 men could find easy standing room
on its nine and One-half acres Of door
space.
The drawing reproduced herewith
from the architects working plans and
designs does not convey, at first glance,
an Idea of the ambitious scale on which
New York's sky-scraper limit" ID
being erected. But everybody familiar
York will recognize In the foreground,
on the corner Of Broadway and Liberty
street. the old Benedict building. This
is six stories high. Fifty years ago It
vas one Of the tallest and finest build
ings in New York.
1t Is only by comparing the Benedict
building with the forty-one story Sing
er and Bourne structures now rising
skyward behind It that the immense
height and capacity Of the latter can
be even family realized. Trinity
church Is completely dwarfed, and 30,
indeed. are most Of the famous Offica
buildings along Broadway. which were
once referred to as sky-scrapers. but
which are now beginning to present q
very shrunken appearance when COM
pared with their lofty neighbors.
Within less than year the aspect
OF Broadway, from Cortlandt street
down to Trinity church, will be totally
changed. and the finest street vista In
the world will be seen. The greatest
buildings In the world will by that time
be grouped on these four blocks, tower
Ing far above everything else In tina
city.
The necessity for such buildings In
New York, or the deslrability, Ia indi-
Gated by the fact that the Bourne
Singer building, II one-story, would COW
er Twenty-Five of the city blocks sur.
rounding It. These blocks, or most Of
them, are not large, however. still. II
one of the modern buildings requires
such enormous space II built low, the
excuse for extreme height In a city
where the sky-scraper district is limit
ed. as In New York. becomes apparent.
The sky-scraper Is unknown In Eu-
rope. and. furthermore, Is undesired.
In Berlin no building may be more
than one-half again as high as the
street on which 1t Ii located II wide.
About the same standard, subject to
various minor notifications, prevails
In the other large European cities. Few
buildings in London or Paris are more
than six or seven stories high. Farther
east In Europe the standard Ii even
lower.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06

In organizing his company, his agents
visiting every prominent opera house
in Europe for available prima donnas
to sing the exacting role. Walter Roth
well. the gifted conductor, who was so
highly praised for his work with the
Parsifar orchestra. together with the
composer himself, found one of the
prima donnas at Budapest, where
Madam Butterfly" was perfect fu-
rore last winter. This is the little
Hungarian beauty, Eliza Szamosy. Puc-
cini also selected Miss Rene Vivienne,
the American girl, who was singing
with so much success in Milan, Italy.
The other Madam Butterfly" is the
beautiful colorature soprano, Florence
Easton, from Covert Garden.
At the Berlin Opera Comique Mr.
Savage found Harriet Bahnee, con-
tralto, who has the role of Suzki. the
little Japanese maid to Madam Butter
fly, and at Dresden was secured Es-
telle Bloofeld. a pupil of Lilli Leh-
mann, who is so versatile that she
sings either the title role or that Of
Suzuki. Ethel Dufre Houston, the con-
tralto, who was brought from Paris
three years ago for the Savage English
Grand Opera company, has been reen-
gagged to alternate as the Japanese
maid
The other we'll known artists left
from the English Grand Opera COM
pany are the two superb tenors, Fran
els MacLennan and Joseph F. Sheehan.
The entire cast of Madam Butter
fly" numbers nearly 20 roles with a
chorus Of geisha girls, ladies', Japanese
officials and the friends of Butterfly.
Arrangements are being made for
excursion rates on all railroads dur
ing Madam Butterfly" engagement in
spokane
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06

Beginning with matinee Sunday
the linn Musical Comedy company
will present THE Beggrr' Prince" a
two act comic opera. All the prin-
cipals will have good roles. During
the action of the play popular song
successes and unique dances will be
introduced by Zinn's dancing girls.
Some new scenery and costumes are
also promised. Miss Jessie Brown is
down for a few novel and dive,tins
dances. Special matinee prices will
prevail TO any part Of the house. The
Beggar Prince" will run all week.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
RIOT Was AT HAND
ONLY PRESENCE OF POLICE
Prevented IT in PARIS.
New Church Move Flouted by Paris
Folk-Militant Catholics Organized
a Hostile Reception to New Idea
Several Thousand Persons took Part
In Trouble.

Paris, Feb. 4.-Only the presence
of the police prevented riot at the
old church which has been rechris-
tened the Church Of the Holy Apostles,
in which the French Apostolic Cath
Ollie church was inaugurated Sunday.
The announcement of the attempt to
organize a schisn has stirred up the
militant Catholics, who organized
hostile reception, with the intention of
breaking up the services. Handbills
were distributed, containing the words
Of popular air. describing Archbish:'
op Vilatte, head Of the independent
Catholic movement in America, as al
American monkey, whom M. BRAND,
minister of public instruction and
worship, desired to make a French
pope.
Several thousand persons were out
side the church and scores of others
penetrated the already crowded
church. Interruptions commenced as
soon as Father Roussin, pastor Of the
church, began his sermon, welcoming
the representatives of Catholic indie
pendents and the dawning of the day
when the church of Jesus Christ will
unite in Christian charity.
He thanked Archbishop Vilatte for
aiding the French Catholics in estab-
llshing the first church, saying he
was consecrated by the patriarch Of
Antioch, the successor Of st. Peter.
A shout in the rear of the edifice,
HE is an communicated" was the
signal for a general tumult, and Faith
Ell Roussin finally was compelled to
ask that the police be summoned.
About so persons were expelled from
the church and quiet was practically
maintained until Archbishop Vilatte
appeared on the altar in the robe and
mitre of an archbishop. Instantly the
din began again, with redoubled force,
almost drowning his words.
Nevertheless he calmly continued.
saying he had been a missionary for
60 years, but no savage tribe had ever
prevented him speaking, and conclud-
ing: Even to those who interrupt
and revile me, l say l will not ex-
communicate. wish you no i'll. God
be with you. Amen" 3.
A score or more of persons were
then elected before Archbishop Vilatte
proceeded with the celebration OF
pontifioial mass, in which he observed
the Catholic rites. During the eleva
ton of the host, the militant Cath
olics, instead of kneeling, climbed into
Al II L.
police had cleared the streets outside
the church and there were no demon
STATIONS as the congregation left.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
At the Washington.

The English magician. Albini, viii
hold first place on the vaudeville bill
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. Cesar have
a comedy sketch they call "The Cham
pion Liar" one of the big vaudeville
hits in the east. Kelly & Reno come
to the theater with reputation for
clever acrobatic work. Collins & Haw'
dancers from the London stage. Bes-
sic Allen. a cute little soubrette. will
entertain with songs and dancing. The
Illustrated song for the week is when
the Moon Shines Bright on the Penn
sylvania Hills" The moving pictures
will show THE Bank Defaulter." a
new and interesting film.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
Roosevelt Aids Famine Fund.

Secretary Root. in enclosing his con-
tribution Of 500 with similar con-
tribution from President Roosevelt in
aid to the Chinese famine relief fund,
has written a letter to the Christian
Herald in which he says:
THE president has asked me to say
to you that he is much interested in
the work Of raising funds for the ben
eft Of the sufferers of the present
Dreadful famine in China. He hopes
that you will meet the same success
that you have had in similar appeals
to the humanity and liberality Of our
PEOPLE"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-06
BECOMES SISTER OF MERCY.

Countess Cassini, Chum Of Alice
Roosevelt, to Retire from World.
Not In long time has Washington
society been more surprised than by
the report which comes from Paris that
Marguerite Countess Cassini IL about
to retire from the world and assume
the black garb Of the Sisters Of Mercy.
The reason assigned for this remark.
able act on the part of the charming and
vivaciOus countess. aside from newly
awakened religious promptlngs. Is that
she loves and is loved by prince of
royal blood who can never marry her
except morganatically. Such a union
could not be brooked by the proud beau
ty whose years Of training In the uni
ted States. II nothing more. would serve