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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
MARK TWAIN TOUCHED.
Amerlca's Great Humorist opens Actors' Fair at Rooscvelt's Signal.

America's Great Humorist Opens
 Actors' Fair at Rooscvelt's Signal.
 NEW YORK, May 7.-When Presi- dent Roosevelt touched button In the White House at Washington he thus gave signal to Mark Twain, who then began his speech in the Metropoli- tan Opera House here, formally open ing the fancy fair for the benefit of the actors fund.
 The humorist declared he was never before touched by the president.
 Daniel Frohman introduced Mark Twain, who wore a mock puzzled ex- pression as he looked around on the fairyland into which the Metropolitan had been transformed.
 Fairy banners were everywhere, with bewitching fairies in charge, and the man of humor-when he found his tongue-acknowledged that he would willingly spend eternity in such a scene without a change.
 Then Fluffy Ruffies, impersonated by Miss Irene Perry, drove up in her automobile and, saluting Mir. Clemens. set Bert Murphy, ''the man who sings to beat the band" in a contest with the full complement of Twelfth regi- ment musicians.
 Whilo all this was going on one heard nevertheless from odd corners cherubs whispering, Wont you take a chanceg" or perhaps they were ''seraphs." Mark Twain declared he was not up in angelic titles and was afraid he might make mistakes as to sex in the nomenclature.
 A psychic theater is one of the fea- lures of the fair, and one may read the future at a glance in a ''mazograph" or "mystiscope."
 And there are photographs every where.
 John Jacob Astor and Fay Temple ton each sent gifts of $500 bills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
ELLEN TERRYs SECRET.
Her Third Venture on Matrimonial
 Sea Told by Wireless.

Her Third Venture on Matrimonial Sea Told by Wireless.
 NEW YORK, May 7.-Ellen Terry and James Carew, aged thirty-two, hei leading man during her American tour were married in an anteroom of the courthouse at Pittsburg by George j. Campbell, justice of the peace, on March % last. The ceremony was wit messed by James R. Bell and Benjamin H. Thompson, attorneys. Bell, a friend of Carew's, kept the issuance of the H. cense secret.
 Were you ever married beforeg' Miss Terry was asked.
 "Yes, sir; twice. My last husband, MT. Wardell. died My correct name is Ellen Alice Wardell."
 'What became of your first hus- band?'
 Do have to answer that?'
 ''Yes.'
 My first marriage was very unhap- py, and secured divorce. I was very young. It was great mistake" ]"
 ''How old are you?"
 Good gracious! Do I have to tell that too?'
 When she was told it was necessary she whispered:
 T am fifty-nine, but please don't tell any one."
 The actress laughed merrily and beamed on her prospective bridegroom. The ceremony was performed immedl- ately after the issuance of the licenss.
 q kept the marriage secret" explain ed the justice, "at the earnest request of the bride. She said that she did not want any publicity until she left the country, fearing that she would be ac- cused of using her marriage for adver- tising purposes
 It is learned by wireless that Miss Terry announced the marriage to her associates on board the Minnetonka of the American line shortly after the ship left New York and that formal an nouncement will be made by the actress upon her arrival in London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
THE BUILDING BUSINESS.
Waterbury Architects and Contractors
 Have Plenty of Work Ahead

Lariviere x Co have been awarded the contract to build the house on Catherine avenue for Otto Dechand. The sub-contracts have not been awarded as yet. The plans for the house are by Architect c. J. Bailey, and have been fully described in a re- cent issue.
 James DeAIarriano has the contract to put in two cellars for Frederick Gillmor on North Willow street. The other contracts will be awarded soon. The houses will be 3Sx3S feet. of wood arranged for two families and will be provided with every conven- fence.
 The contract to build the three story building on Bank street for !; yincenzo Jamele has been awarded | to John Mraz. The Bronson-Knibbs 1 Co will do the mason work, E. E.. Ziegler the plumbing, and the W. T.. Disley Co the roofing and skylghts. The plans are by Architects Freney & Jackson, and have been fully de- scribed in a recent issue. The contract to build the new house ], in watertown for W. II. Beers. the plans for which are by Architects Griggs & Hunt, has been awarded to G. H. Scott. The George $. Chatfield Co will do the mason work, the Bar low Bros Co the plumbing and heat ing and the \. E. Engineering Co the electrical work. The house has been fully described in recent is- sue.
 From plans drawn by R. W. Zedlitz, the contract has been awarded to John Mraz to build q tenement house on Pearl street for John Sachenhauser. It will be a frame house. arranged for three tenements of six rooms. The roofing will be with gravel. John Emmons will do the mason work and the Barlow Bros Co the plumbing, hot water heating and roofing.
 Work is to be started at once on the proposed tenement house on Locust street for E. Levin, the plumber. The foundations will be put in by tine day and the other contracts will be award ed soon. The house will be arranged for three tenements. Freney 6 Jack son are the architects.
 Architect John B. Duhaime has drawn plans for some changes to a house on Bishop street for r. Per rofti. An addition of brick and wood. two stories high. g2x24 feet will he built on, and other changes made. The new building will be arranged for two stores and teEcments.
 Plans have been drawn by Archi- tpct John B. Duhaime for some changes fo a house on Hill street for John s. Neagie. The present frame house will be arranged for four tene- nlents of three rooms. provided with the usual convenienceS-
 The contract has bea1 awarled tO T. s. Goodwin to build an addition to the residence of Dr C. ". Jack son of Wafsrt8vn. IL will be of wood. providing two rooms and a hath room. The Barlow Bros will do the plumbing
 The contract has been swarsie-I to the Tracy Br0s Co for the proposed addition fa two structures at the planf of the Waterbury Clock Co Tbe buildings wIlI ise esTFied up a1 a5fIfionaI story The rI1ns are by Arrhifecf F F. Benedict
 Architects FreneT q Jackson have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
Patrick Says He Was Tricked.

NEW YORK, May 7.-Albert T. Pat rick, now serving life sentence for the murder of the aged Texan million aire, William Marsh Rice. at his home here in 1900, will ask for a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that he was tricked into withdrawing his ap- plication for an appeal to the United States supreme court while he was under death sentence and accepting communication to life Imprisonment from the late Governor Higgins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
BLACK FLANDERS CONVICTED.
Eleven Italian Crooks Found Guilty
 of Outrage at WiIkesbarre.


 WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 7.-Elev- ell of the thirteen Italians who had been on trial here charged with Black Hand crimes were declared guilty in the Luzerne county court when the sealed verdict of the jury was opened. The other two defendants were acquit- ted. Those found guilty are Charles Buffulina, Antonio Taglorina, Charles Gonzaza, Josey Comella, Steven La tore, Salvatore Luehinna, Pietro Lu- chinna, Charles Domenican, Guechina Cimmone, Vincent Loubouna and Charles Cornella. Those acquitted are Salvatore Volpand and Andrea Pater- nostra. The principal charge against the men at the trial was the blowing up of the home of an Italian named Rizza because he refused to pay money to band of men calling themselves the Black Hand society.
 Counsel for the eleven conNicted men made motions for new trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
MISS MARY HEIDELBERG.

This popular woman lives at q Market street. Hartford. She says:
 T had rheumatism in my limbs. and had tried everything and spent hundreds of dollars. but nothing helped me For years had stomach trouble. my food not dlgestlng and my kidneys also were affected.
 Then 1 went 10 the x-Rav Doe tors. Their good treatments began to cure me from the start. and now. after regular course. the stomat5i and Kidneys gre sll light. no more headache or backacbe. and my lieu mztism is cured.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
Sheriff Made Insane Sy Hanging.

GREENvILLE. S. C., May T.--Sherir K. F. McCarlin died here raving about an execution in which he had taken part, the first that was ever held in Greenwood county. Three weeks ago he executed Joe Evans for assaulting his brothers wife and then killing his brother The sheriff went to bed i'll as soon as the execution was over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
Tongue Cut on by Auto Engine.

CHICAGO, May 7.-Bion J. Arnold, the $30,000 head of the traction board of supervising engineers, is a mute as the result of a peculiar accident. While attempting to fix his brothers automo- bile his jaws were forced together by the engine 'kicking back" His tongue was caught between his teeth, and that member was cut off. He made wild run to Mercy hospital, where the tongue was stitched together. He will not be able to speak for weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07

months ago a tunor started under my chin. getting to be quite large.
 ~I vent to the x-Rzy Doctors. for [ thought theT could e4fe me. be- Ean to improve st once. having no pain after the second week. and now none at slE The tunor has nearly gone, and cannot he seen fsiere6l
 EDWARD c. WHEELER"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
THE EXPOSITION IN ART.

Nothing that has appeared Tn re- cent years has attracted as much fa- vorable attention and happy com ment as the series of Bfederman painting of the historic Jamestown exposition at Norfolk. Life-liks col or reproductions of these paintings. on plate paper. sire I0x15. are being given with the New York Sunday World Get next Sundays World The picture is worth framing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07

Canadian Drowned In Plunge Pool.
 BUTTE. Mont, May 7.-Ernest Me Pherson, aged twenty-six years. son of e cotton manufacturer of Ontario, Can ada, was drowned in the plunge pool at Gregson Springs while swimming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
FREE X-RAY EXAMINATION!  rec
PERFECTLY SATISFIED.

David Totten lives at 2s5 South Main street. Waterbury. and has been an elevator man for the ScoviIl Manufacturing Co for eight years. He says:
 My back and kidneys troubled TIC for taonth after l had the grip. The paig was very bad-almost un- endurable at times. Ay hip and thigh down to the knee became af- fected. and walking was difficult.
 .'I heard the X-Ray Doctors reeom- mended very highly. 90 thought I would see what they could do for ne. TAs few treatments taken have given me great relief. and I am perfectly satisfied with the help obtained
 (Signedl
 DAVID W. ToTTEN.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
THREE DAYS FREE.

Owing to the large number of pa tients under the care of the Radio Chemic Physicians. who take up large proportion of their time. 1t has become necessary to limit the days for free x-Ray examination to three week. Hereafter. those desiring the free service will call on Monday. "Wednesday or Saturday only. Re- member the days thereby avoiding dirnnnninfrnnnf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
RHEUMATISM CURED.

John Pennik. who lives at s5 South Leonard street. Waterbury Is we'll known and popular. He says:
 Rheumatism troubled me for many years. and was very bad dur ing the three months before I went 10 the X-Ray. Doctors It affected the length of my leg. So walking was diff fcult I had a pain around my heart also.
 Now, after one courze Of treat ments. the rheumatism Is cured. and the heart pain Is much better.
 T am taking the treatments st present to be cured Of eatarTh. Nhich was beginning to affect my lungs recommend the Radio-Ch-mic F8ysi- clans. fSlUedb
 JOHN PENSIK-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
minino Water.

The pumps used for clearing the anthracite mines of Pennsylvania hzsdle over sea.eee. .0eo gallons of vs ter per dzy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-07
NEURALGIA CURED

. Edward O. Wheeler. who lives at s1 Union street. Waterbury. Is em- ployed in the Tivet department Of the ScoviH Manufacturing Co He says
 ''I had neuralgia of the side for rear, and 1t vas a dull. throbbing pain It grew worse. instead of bet ter, the longer I had iL Three
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09

"A. A. Hanna was visited by his
parents. Mr.. and, Mrs. Thos. Hanna
of Burt, Iowa, last week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
AN APOLLO QUINTETTE STAR.

Goodland (Kan.) News: We wish
to place stress upon Miss Fisher
Ships work, both as reader and
as soloist. Her voice is the one
thing of all that will be remem-
bered. Day after day those notes
will lead up to what is good and
beautiful. They were dazzling, pas
sionate, yet in way eternal. Her
reading of ''Sombre" was good, but
her singing is a permanent creation.
Her soprano is one of much charm,
and when, rocket-like. it burst forth
with all its beautiful intensity on
high B in "The Last Rose of Sum-
mer" the emotions were enraptured,
just as the minor mode touched the
heart with melancholy. Goodland
would be pleased to hear Miss Shipp
again. Oct. 18th.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
Y. M. c. A. PIONEERS.
Brown and Redwood Co. Convention the
Farthest West in that Line.

The second annual convention of
the Brown-Redwood county Y. M.
C. A. opened last Saturday evening
with limited number Of delegates
and an unlimited amount of enthu.
siasm on the part of the live young
men present, who are making their
chief business the helping of. other
young men to make the most of
their lives. They went at things in
a business-like way from the start,
and certainly left in the minds of
many of the lockers on an increased
admiration of the extent and value
of the Y. M. C. A. undenominational
movement.
After the preliminary praise serv-
ice Saturday evening. led by Mr..
Ruenitz of Springfield, Mr.. s. G..
Peterson made brief speech of
welcome, extolling the past work of
the Y. M. C. A. movement in the
larger cities, and asking the visitors
not to judge of the people of Red
wood Falls by the small attendance
at that opening session.
A. G. VonHagen of Sleepy Eye
responded cordially, saying that a
big audience was not necessary to
the success of the convention open
ing, and bringing out the fact that
this was a pioneer movement, the
first Y. M. C. A. county convention
held as far west as Redwood Falls,
not counting the Pacific coast. This
convention was blazing the way for
the extension of the good work done
for young men in the larger cities
to the smaller towns.
President Price of Pillsbury acad-
envy made the principal address of
the evening, which was full of help
full suggestions for parents and all
others interested in the welfare of
boys and young men. He laid down
the proposition that in the progress
of civilization each age is debtor to
the age which follows it as well as
creditor to the ages gone before.
He called attention to the fact that
greater advancement had been made
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
BOARD OF CONTROL VISIT.

Messrs. Leavitt and Ringdahl Of
the State Board of Control were in
this city last Friday, to investigate
the advantages of Redwood Falls as
a location for the state training
school for girls. Messrs. H. A.
Baldwin and II. M. Aune, the local
committee, accompanied the visitors
in drive around the town and adj
joining country, and the visitors
expressed themselves we'll pleased
with the town and with their recep-
ton here, but of course gave out no
information as to their ultimate
choice, except to say that most Of
the towns applying had not been
visited by them. They took the af-
ternoon train for New Ulm, which
is also DESTROYS of securing the
school. Mr.. Ringdahl was naturally
particularly interested in our city,
having been in partnership with Mr..
Aune in business here twenty years
ago, when the latter first came to
Redwood Falls, and said some nice
things about the improvements which
have revolutionized the town since
that time.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
NORTH REDWOOD

Mrs. F. Horejsi has been enjoying
a visit from her sister.
H. w. Shoemaker, who has been
in North Dakota, returned home
last Sunday.
Master Edwin Page was absent
from school one day last week, on
account of a swelling on his finger.
Walter Seebeck was quite serious
ly i'll during the past week with
appendicitis. DIR. Boyd, who was in
attendance. thinks he may bring
him through all right.
John Neuenburg and Harold Tess
Ter Milbank, S. D., visited few
days with relations. Mrs. F. B.
Neuenburg accompanied Mr.. Neuen-
burg back to Millbank Friday last.
T. E. Green and family occupy
their apartments above the depot
for the winter, while M. A. Nc
Gowan win occupy the cottage on
the side hill
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
MONTHLY REPORT or LIBRARIAN.

The library was open for reading
and reference % days and for dis
tribution Of books Is days during
September. Total circulation $50
volumes, daily average of % books
of which 16 per cent. were non-fic-
ton.
There were I'll adult readers, 100
juvenile readers, SO reference read
ers and 13 new registrations. The
circulation was 124 volumes less
than in August but the attendance
in the reading rooms was increased
by 81 readers, due largely to the
reference work done by the school
pupils and members Of the Woman S
club.
About so new books have been
added to,the circulating department
during the past month, also 8 vol
umes of the Readers Guide, an
index to periodical literature pub
lished since 1900, supplementing
Poole's Index.
A rubber plant and an orange
tree bearing fruit have been added
recently to our collection of orna-
mental plants.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
FAREWELL PRESENTATION.

Geo. Buxton and wife were the
recipients OF farewell greetings
from the local Rebekah member
ship last Wednesday evening, when
large representation of members
OF the order met at the lodge rooms
to break bread together and hold a
social reunion preliminary to the
departure of the worthy couple for
the winter. After a bountiful
chicken pie supper, a social session
was followed by the usual closed
session of the order, during which
Mrs. Buxton was presented with a
handsome signet ring. Mrs. B. has
been an active member of the work
ing staff of the lodge for several
years, and will be missed during the
winter, but her return will be hoped
Tor another year. Mr.. and Mrs.
Buxton left here for Ortonville last
Friday, where they will visit with
their sons family for a week or two
before going on to Kamiah. Idaho.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
A SEAfORTH BRIDE AND GROOM.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. a..
Hanna of this city was the scene of
a pretty wedding last Wednesday
noon. when Miss Sadie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Longbottom of
Seaforth was united in marriage to
Mr.. I. W. Dickerson, agent for the
Youmans Bros. Lumber Co. at the
same town. Rev. r. F. Chambers
officiated in performing the cere-
mony, which was witnessed by rela-
tives and a few friends, the young
people returning to Seaforth and
going to housekeeping at once.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09

mended by all Of his associates for
faithful service during the half year
or more that he has been in char ge.
Resolutions of thanks 60 citizens for
entertainment and to the Christian
congregation for the use of their
church were also passed before
adjournment.
DR.. O. Schmidt Of Sleepy Eye, A.
H. Leinhard of New Ulm and A. O..
Anderson Of Lamberton were elected
to the executive committee and w.
H. Cold of this city was reelected
for the ensuing term.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09

of electricity, during the past fifty
years than in forty generations be-
fore that time. And it calls for a
splendid race of men and women to
meet the problems growing out OF
such advance.
DIR. Price is an enthusiast in the
matter Of the Importance of devel-
oping boys and young men for
future citizenship, and left some
leading thoughts in that line for
parents and others to ponder. The
home was the starting point, and
the speaker left no doubt in any
mind as to his opinion Of parents
who allowed their children to keep
late hours on the street or else
where. Send the boy to the public
school and by all means have him
complete his course in the high
school if possible. Boys sometimes
could not or would not take the
high school or college course that
was much the best for their success
in life, and in such cases nothing
was so beneficial educationally and
morally as putting responsibility up
on them. 1t was good for them to
share the burdens of supporting the
family, and he thought it was un-
fortunate that any boy should go
through school and college without
helping to pay his way by working
during vacation and otherwise.
On Sunday DR.. Price gave lay
mans view of the story of the
prodigal son at the Presbyterian
church and DR.. Pontius treated the
Christian church audience to one of
his eloquent sermons, DR.. Dubois
preaching his first sermon at the M.
E. church. All of these speakers
were greeted by large audiences.
In the evening there was union
service for young people at the M.
E. church, followed by Y. M. c.
A. platform rally at the Christian
church, which was filled to over
flowing. with the exception of the
galleries. The audience was treated
to the rapid fire speaking which
characterized trained Y. M. G. A.
men, and learned from state secre-
tary Peck that the organization has
erected buildings costing over forty
millions in the United States and is
giving instruction to over fifty
thousand young men in night schools
in all the larger cities of the land.
Secretaries Eastman, Coffin and
Hanson threw light on the county
work Of the organization, which is
in its infancy but is growing rapidly
as it's Importance becomes known.
Mr.. Ruenitz conducted the singing,
| with his usual enthusiasm and GIN
ger. It was interesting throughout,
and should the young men hold
another convention here, it will at
tract larger attendance at their ses-
sions than was the case at this first
visit. The church members who
stayed away missed many good
things.
At the business session it was de-
veloped that over 5000 was SUBJ
scribed for the work of the Y. M. C.
| A. locally in the two counties, over
$100 Of which has not been collected.
That bible classes had been organ
lied in New Ulm, Sleepy Eye,
Springfield, Morgan and Redwood
Falls, and about Is conversions re-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
THE LAST OF HIS RACE.

With all its wealth of special
scenery. gorgeous costomes, bright
and catchy specialties; is the attrac-
ton at the opera house Friday, Oct.
18th. This piece, which has at
tanned such an enviable reputation
and secured such hold on theatre
goers from one end of this broad
land to the other is from the pen of
Mr.. Clarence Bennett, author of the
Holy City," another notable sue
cess. Mr.. Bennett has located his
scenes near the city Of Mexico and
based the fabric Of the play on
events which actually occurred dur
ing the brief reign of the unfortu-
nate Emperor Maximillian. The
great treasure, the secret of which
was SO loyalty and jealousy guarded
by FL Aguilla, The Eagle who al
though serf, traced his lineage
from the royal Montezumas, is
founded on fact. The success of
this piece has been so phenomenal in
America that the firm had decided
to present it next year in England.
A. A. Hanna was visited by his
parents. Mr.. and, Mrs. Thos. Hanna
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-10-09
For Sale.

Four dining room chairs, one ma
jestic range, one side board, all in
excellent condition. Inquire at resi-
dence of A. E. Chiplnan. It.