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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
MAY FESTIVAL.

When 1t was learned that Walter Damrosch, the famous director, had been engaged with his New York Symphony orchestra to furnish the instrumental music at the Waterbury
 May festival, the comment was gen. |eral among musicians in this anG
 other cities that the local festival
 management has made master stroke and practically insured the
 success of the festival from the start.
 There is no doubting the fact that
 this orchestra Is one of the best, If
 not the best, that has ever been
 heard in Waterbury. In fact it prob- ably ranks next to the Boston Sym
 phony orchestra in ability and par
 ticularly in finish-and the Boston Symphony orchestra isn't to be se-
 cured for festival performances. The
 best to be had is to be brought here
 for the May event in Music hall.
 MT Damrosch's orchestra consists Of over 50 musicians, every one of whom
 is virtuoso. and the men have been playing together so long that they
 have achieved unity in style and
 interpretation that is constant de-
 light to those who listen to their
 work. At the head of the cello sec
 tion, for instance, on the orchestra's appearance here. will be Leo Schulze, lwho was the soloist at the last Ora Itorio society concert, while instru- |mentalists of similar conspicuous ability are in the ranks of the or |ganization, heading its several di- visions. The band is capable of playing any music ever written for orchestra, as is evidenced by the an- nouncement that 1t will play the Tschaikowsky "Pathetique" sym phony at the afternoon concert on May IA This work is one of the most difficult among modern instru- mental compositions, excepting the Strauss and some of the Sibelius scores, but the New York symptom ists are winning their greatest suc- cesses wherever they go by their mas- terful interpretation of it under Mir Damrosch's direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
OIL CITY TRAGEDY.
Thaddeus s. Ross Killed on
 Eve of His Wedding.
HIS FORMER SWEETHEART SUICIDE
Miss Isabelle stroup of Bradford, Pa, shoots Young Postal Clerk In Phy. sician's once, Thus Preventing
 Marriage to Her Rival,

OIL CITY, Pa, April 25.-Thaddeus 8. Ross, thirty-five years old. q clerk in the postoffice here, was shot and in stantly killed by Miss Isabelle Stroup, twenty-eight years old, former sweet heart, who Immediately shot herself through the heart Both victims of the tragedy were of prominent families in this part of the state.
 Three shots were fired at Ross, two lodging in the forehead and one in the heart. Ross was to have been married last night to Miss Drusilla Sampsell.
 Ross was veteran of the Spanish American war and served with the reg ular army in the Philippines at it's close.
 There were no witnesses to the shooting. Ross was dining at home with his family, discussing the com ing marriage ceremony, when the tel. ephone rang. His father answered the call, and woman's voice made inquiry for Thad. MT. Ross called his son, and the young man, after answer ing, picked up his hat and informed his family he had to go to the doc tors office for few minutes, but would return. as soon as he could. This was the last time his parents saw him alive.
 Miss Stroup arrived at noon from Bradford and went directly to the of- flee of Dr. Magee. Finding no one in the office, she called Ross on the tele- phone and asked him to come to the office and see her. What took place there no one will ever know. Dr. Ma gee found the dead bodies. Tn chair in a corner of the office sat Ross, his head lying back on the chair and blood streaming from bullet wound in his neck. His forehead was burned with powder where a bullet entered his brain. Another ball had pierced his heart Miss Stroup was lying few feet away, face downward, where her body partly blocked the office door. Blood was flowing from a wound in her left side. Ross had seated him. self in a large chair and apparently while talking to the girl had placed both hands in his trousers pockets. The girl wore long black kid gloves. but before doing the shooting had slipped both her hands from the gloves. Miss Sampsell. the bride elect, is prostrated by the tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

VAUDEVILLE.

Callahan and St George in "The Old Neighborhood" are winners at the Jacques this week where they are at the head of an excellent bill. This quaint Irish playlet tells a pret- ty story and MT Callahan portrays a character which is very true to life. For this reason 1t is attractive and the musical features and the bits of pathos and comedy which are intro- duced make an entertainment of un- usual worth. The Bottomleys, the local boys, do sensational high bar act. The Levinos in "Hypnotizing Husband" have a feature of their act which makes big hit. MT Le- vino is an excellent artist and draws good portraits of local men. The couple also sing When the Autumn Leaves are Falling" song written by MT Levino's son. It is pretty composition. Ila Grammar and Grant and Hoag are among the other feat ures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
a,s-~w Carnegie m.

ITHACA. \. Y-. April 2s.-Pressdcnf schurman of Cornell university receiv- ed word from Mir CarnezieTs secre- tsry that Nr. Carnegie was suffering from sn attack of brOnchitis and ais doctor wcuh not allow him ont for ~ev- ersl dzys. Mir. Carnegie has forward- ed an address o1 Ezra Cornell to bs rcd at Friday's anniversary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
MOVING PICTURES.

Manager Steiner is arranging a novel moving picture show for Polls Sunday afternoon and evening. The very latest films will be shown and again the excellent singing duo. Ira Kessner and Ida Corbett will appear. This pair of vocalists made big hit last week and will be welcomed again. They will sing new songs. Prices 15 and 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

TO RENT-5, 6 and 2 room tene- ments; all modern Improvements. including steam heat. hot water sup ply. dumb walters and janitor sup ply: no coal needed; no. dirt; save time and money; no need for coal range when you live in this modern apartment house; steam heat to keep you warm and hot running water at all times; all you need is gas range to do your cooking with;
 623 North Main st. Inquire 81 Division st. Phone 995-2. S-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Death Me..axe. Cro...a

LOCKPORT. N. Y.. April 25.-while members of the family were mourning the death of the father, Hugh Gardner Marshall, in their home here tele- gram was received that the son, Charles E. Marshall, had died in St. Francis hospital in Pittsburg of ty- Uhoid fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
For Sale

A centrally located business block having two large stores and several tenements. splendid investment. Particulars will be given only to par ties meaning business.
 A six tenement building. finely fin- ished, all improvements and paying over 10 per cent on price asked. On North Main street. a 3-family house. all improvements. pays about 10 per cent on price asked
 Splendid building lots on South Main street. Lounsbury street and South street. Can be bought at req sonable prices.
 Those lots are the most conven- lent and desirable building lots in the cify.
 Just the place for a home or in- yestment-
 ID. ,. GRIFFIN.
 Real Estate. Investments.
 l3 East Nah S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
NOTICE.

A special meeting of the officers and members of the Royal Neighbors will be held this evening at the home of Mrs Watts. 476 North Main street. to take action on the death of Mrs Joy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
THE FINAL BILL.

A big bill is announced for the final bill of the vaudeville season. It is the Kita Banzai troupe of Japs in a fine variety act. The troupe has its own Japanese settings and they are very beautiful. They display much comedy as we'll as skill during their performance. There are ten actors in the troupe. Another feat ure is Watson's barnyard, the only act of its kind ever put upon the stage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

TO RENT-Fine 5 and 6 room apart ments at 559 South Main st, new building, opposite Watch shop. Apply to M. Raphael, 193 South Main st. 4-22-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

SPECIAL NOTICE-The American Decorating Co have moved from 27 Phoenix ave to 455 Baldwin st. We do nothing but the best work. Re- spectfully, H. P. Stark. 4-20-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Miscellaneous.

'LOST-A gold watch, between Son. nenberg's music store on Bank st and Lake & Strobels jewelry store. Finder will be rewarded on return ing to Lake & Strobeps jewelry l store. 4-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
FOR SALE.

At . price to suit Qses1nouM tract Of land confnininG e Du1G lots on Washington. Falrupuuk nu sf G Fr1ncisch9rsA an1 Wol11 ton school wilI be G1o1 ew W& Alss . few DseD oo woowyu1e o1I
 1e7 nank e Wo1nr1uFXs Gnmn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

MONEY-Advanced to men or wo- men, to be repaid in small weekly payments. Odd rellows' building, room 36. $5 for 25c. 4-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

HAVE YOU seen Olanoffs New Place? If not, why not? Now the largest bar in the city; 60 feet of front bar. insuring you quick, prompt and pleasant service. Free refreshments with pool. 9-11 Grand st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

315 Bank st,E. w. Lu- cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favorite brands of cigars and to- bacco. Cigars by the box special ty. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-New shore cottage on Wood ave. Walnut Beach, on fine lot, at a bargain for quick sale. Circular free. w. Lamson, Jr, Bridgeport, Conn. 4-1S-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-Diamonds. watches. clocks, jewelry; cash or credit; cheaper than any store in this city. Will you not take a look at our stock? Schneer, the Jeweler. 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-Ladies and gentlemen to know that they can borrow small sums on their own name without publicity, and pay back in small weekly payments. Strictly confi- dential; $5 for 25c. 43 East Main st. Mechanics Loan Co. 4-22-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-The people to know that Schneer. the jeweler, of 198 South Main st, is having a 25-cent pack age sale, diamond ring and gold watch, and lots of other valuable articles. The cheapest article is worth over 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-Piano, Gabler Bros up- right, in good condition, cost $325, price now $100, at Steinert's, 7S Center st. 4-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

FOR SALE--Cash or credit, strictly confidential, watches, clocks, dia- monds. rings and musical instru- ments. Also, money to loan. Schneer. the jeweler, 198 s. Main st. Phone 1852.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

M. A. DULAC, builder ana contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet maker. store fitting a speciality. Ofice and shop with J. E. Smith & Co, S0 Ben edict st, Waterbury. Conn. Resi- dence 62 Tracy ave: postotace box 110
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-Two houses, one 2 rooms, barn and acres of land, other of rooms, barn and acres; half mile from center; city water. Will sell cheap. T. P. Hutchinson & Son, 109 Bank st, room 4, or 28 Park place. 4-12-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
TO RENT

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, all Improvements, on Fuller st. In- Quire 19 Laurel st. 4-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-Everybody to know that room 38, Odd Fellows building, is the place to borrow money at low, rates. $5 for 25c. 4-28-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
You Il WantitWhcn YOU sec it

It's out in the country. It has all city improvements. It has eight large rooms and spacious hall. It is about three miles from the center. It is about one and one-half miles from the trolley. It's surrounded by six acres of fine meadow land. It's a well built house with barn. It's worth your while to look it over.
 CHARLES Il. DAVIS & 60. Room z. 95 Bank St. Tel l1S6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

l.. F. DULAC-Stair builder and cab inet maker. jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 2-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-A good dressmaker, at once. Apply to Mrs Guilbert, 437 South Main. 4-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
FOR SALE
ALTHEA PARK,

Baldwin street. Look ft over, con- Dars location and price for lots 5oz lso. and you will be convinced that tt 0 . good investment
 Our term are easy. A small amou-. dovD. bala=cs monthly in- gtal!menta
 We have sold severa: ats. and caa rsfsr you to the parties who pur- chased ard you will nnc they arc entislled with their investment
 .-.- maps and full particular ap- ply to
 looH Q. 6 EAST rAu. . AYES \ HYuES 6 SOl,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-Cast oil clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mall or. ders promptly attended to. A. R. Posner. sos Bank st. 11-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A folding bed. Inquire at 140 Bishop st. 4-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-Bookkeeper, at once, ex- perience and reference required. Young lady preferred. Address BOOkkeeper, care of Democrat.
 4-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-By young man, 22 years old, position as teamster. Address LeRoy B. Decker, 19 Oak st. 4-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-ThG public to watch for
 Highlawn. It is coming. 4-23-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

WANTED-The people to know II they have not $7 for ton of coal. they can get big bag of Otto Coke from thoir grocer for dime. 12-1-tf WANTED-Cleaning of all kinds: window washing. Satisfactory work. H. H. Mckinney. 59 Kings bury st. Tel 29S-3. 9-c2-t9
 WENTED-Broken plpes. am ber stems rentted. Only place in Wa. tsrbury where this is done. Cheap. CT and quicker than New York. Terrell q Markert. 323 Bank st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
WAN TED

WANTED-A woman to wash dishes and help in Kitchen. Apply to 97 South Main st. David David. 4-24-3
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-31
Indiana Club Women.

Indianapolis, Ind Oct. 9Th j,
presence of scores of fair women
about the rotunda and corridors OF
the Denison Hotel today gave evil
dence of the interest manifested in
the first meeting of the Indiana
State Federation of clubs. The for
ma opening of the convention takes
place this evening and the business
sessions will continue over Wednas-
day and Thursday
The federation is composed Of the
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs and
the Indiana State Federation Of
Womans clubs which united within
the last year under the nar,c of the
Indiana State Federation of clubs
The president is Mrs Sarah P. Kin
sey of valparaiso and the cores
ponding secretary, Mrs Harriet v.
Conlogue of Kendallville.
Among the speakers to be heard
at the present meeting are Mrs.
Philip N. Moore of St. Louis, Mrs.
May Wright Sowall of indianapolis,
Mrs. Hessler of Chicago. and Prof.
Will D. Howe of Indian University
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-31

of Des Moines, sisters of Mrs. Rosa
Wittenmyer. deceased, are still here,
at the home of their brother-in-law, d.
F. Wittenmyer.
Mrs. Emily Roberts Of New Sharon,
sister of Mrs. Catherine Stout, is here
making q visit with her sister.
Mrs. Emily Taylor, formerly resi-
dent of this place, but who lives in the
western part of the state, started for
her home this morning after making
a quick visit to friends here.
w. S. McLain is re-roofing a part
of his house.
E. H. Davis and family. who have
been quarantined on account of a COM
tagious disease. Cthought by some I'd
be smallpox, are again free to leave
their home.
Next Sunday will be communion day
at the Presbyterian church
Rev. Rowe returned on Friday night
from assisting Rev. George F'ilmer in
meeting at Columbia.
Mrs. James Lancev living in the
country, Is very sick.
Mrs. L. F. Kepler, wife Of DR.. KEEP
Ter of Monroe, is here visiting at the
home Of her father and mother. Mr..
and Mrs. James Rose, also at the home
Of her brother and family, Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Ross
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-31

G. M. B. Myers went to Ottumwa
Monday. From there Mr.. and Mrs G.
o. Myers will proceed to their home at
Haleyville, Indian Territory.
w. H. Allison and family of Avery
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. N. B. Holloway returned Sat
urday from a few days visit with her
Moines
v, E Hamilton of Oskaloosa was an
Eddyville visitor Sunday.
Miss Jeanette True, who is attend
ing college at Grinnell. was a guest
Sunday Of her father Fl. G. True. She
was accompanied bv her friend, Carl
Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. DeLong moved
this week from the o. H. Seifert ten
to Kennebec. Mr.. Rogers will move
his family from Lakonta to the Saifer'
property.
Simon lager OF B4. .,.ia is s,"nding
few days with his parents, MI 81 4
M.., John Jaser =,
nesdamfs w T Merkrr ans Frank
Rainctt, who have bren quite SICK are
or, dually imrr.N,ns.,
2iaa protracrrd meetings at N"
CHRISTIAN chur n T." :cr he pastor, FL
der B. w. Petit. are pr og 'rssillS nice
ly.
DR.. Keith. president of DR.. Keith e
Co., who have large permanent of1c IS
in Ottumwa, Iowa, in the First Ma
tional Bank Bldg, by request will be
in Eddyville Friday, November l. If
you are sick or afflicted in any way
and need speciality treatment will be
pleased to have you call and see me.
will be at the leading hotel from 8
a. m. to p. m. Remember the date,
Friday, November 1.
Consultation and examination will
be free to all. This paper has pub
lished a great number of the testi-
monials of the cured people and you
cannot afford to miss this, opportun-
ity if you are in need of treatment.
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PLEASANT HOME.

Pleasant Home.-Rev S. M. john
ston preached at Bethel Sunday morn
ing and at Pleasant Home Sunday
evening to large congregations.
Miss Glennie Ross led an interesting
Christian Endeavor service Sunday
evening.
A series Of gospel services is being
held this week at the church with
large audiences and much interest.
Rev. Randolph and family and
Messrs. Ross and Ellis Bachman spent
a pleasant day at the home of Ralph
Bachman Sunday.
Mrs. George Moillard has been
spending a few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Vesteen Knox, of Fairview,
Ottumwa, who has been seriously i'll
with appendicitis, but is now much
better:
Benjamin Easley Of Charlottesville
Ind. has been visiting with friends and
relatives here and at Ottumwa the
past few days.
Marion viii have a sale November
Z, and move to Ottumwa soon.
George Willard has been saving
wood in the vicinity of Blakesburg.
Ira Gordon has returned from Spirit
Lake. where he spent the summer
working
Rev and Mrs. Randolph spent last
Thursday at the home of Frank
Thompson near Abba.
Frank Lathrop has been working fol-
Fred Ross and Wilson McFadden fol-
George Willard the past few days.
The house formerly located on the
Casner Schwartz place has been moved
to the farm occupied by Mr.. Clayton
and with the improvements put on II
1t will make a fine residence.
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MARTIN
FURNITURE
AND CARPET
COMPANY.
The News of Eddyville.

Dr. William Trotter of st. Louis has
been visiting in this vicinity.
w. G. Berry departed Monday night
for Moberly, Mo-, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fitzoerald who
were called here by the death Of Mrs.
Fitzgerald's mother, Mrs. A. Tierney
two weeks ago, and have since been
visiting Mrs. Fitzgerald's sister, Mrs.
A. e. GreenWay, in Oskaloosa departed
from Oskaloosa Monday night for their
home In Paris, Texas. Mrs. Fitzgerald's
brother, John Tierney, accompanied
htem to live with them.
Alton Packard, noted crayon lee
turer and hunorist entertained me-
dunn sized audience at the opera house
Monday night, but he should have had
much larger patronage than he re-
ceived
Frank Culbertson and family, who
are moving from Burlington to Ottum-
wa. spent Monday night with relatives
here
Mr.. and Mrs Davis Edwards Of Ev-
ans, are visiting thrr daughter, Mrs.
AL McMahan.
Mrs. May Sterrenburg of Pella is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Fanny Cassatt
Eddyville and Oskaloosa played foot
ball here Sunday afternoon The score
was seven to NOTHING. In favor OF Os-
kaloosa.
Ralph Hays left Monday for Oska-
loosa and Des Moines enroute to San
Francisco, California, to join the navy
Mrs. w. P. Jaquith. who has been
visiting her son, Frank Jaquith, the
past ten days, departed Monday for
her home in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. G. o. Myers and Mrs
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Girl CONFESSES
BRUTAL MURDER
GERMANY AsTOUNDED BY DIS
COvERY THAT DAUGHTER
OF MAYOR Is CRIMINAL.

Berlin, Oct. s0.-Confession of a
crime Of the most brutal character
has been callously made by Crete
Beier a good looking girl of twenty
two, the daughter of the late mayor
of Brand, in Saxony. For cool de-
liberation on the part of the perpe-
traitor, who shared her victim with
joke the story Is one almost without
parallel in criminal annals.
On May IA a chief engineer named
Pressler was found lying dead in the
furnished room which ne had rented
in the great industrial centre Of
Chemnita A bullet had passed
through his head by way of the mouth
the revolver from which 1t had been
pointed to suicide. His landlady,
had never possessed firearm, but
the police scoffed at her assertion,
and came to the conclusion that he
had taken his own life.
as Soon to Have Been Married.
There the matter was allowed to
rest. It was remarked at the time
as an especially sad feature Of the
case, that Pressler was shortly TO
have been married, and among his
papers was found will leaving his
entire possessions to his flancee,
Crete Beier.
She however, soon consoled her.
self with another lover, merchant
named Merkel, living in Dresden.
subsequently her father died, and a
few days ago she, her mother, and
her new lover we're all taken into
custody on charge of forging the
will of a citizen Of Freiburg. In con-
nection with the accusation the
house was searched and a number Of
papers were discovered with suggest
ed that the girl must nave had a
hand in the death Of her former lover
Girl confesses in Heartless Manner.
On being confronted with these evil
dences of her crime the girl confess
ed to 1t in the most heartless man.
ner, telling the story as though 1t
was a good Joke. She said she had
called upon Pressler, and, with a
great show of animation and high
spirits. told him that she had just
been to the fair and bought him q
beautiful present 1t was however, to
no SUI P1loCS oO ne lluoC olioN
himself to be blindfolded. To this
he good-naturedly submitted. Th4n
she told him to open his mouth, and
this he also did. The girl then whip
ped out revolver, and, cody plac-
ing the barrel between his teeth, blew
out his brains. She had taken WI tn
her on her visit to the unfortunate
man the will that was found leaving
everything to her and secreted IT
among his papers.
After the girls amazing confession
further Investigations were made,
with the result that she has been
charged with number of other
crimes. 1t is alleged that she muir
dered several children and buried the
bodies in her fathers garden. She
is suspected of a series of forgeries
and has confessed to a charge of en-
bezzling a friends saving banks ac-
count of a large sum of money.