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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26

H other contractor who is financially re. sponsible he will be given the con tract for the construction of the canal.
 The fact that the MacArthur- Giles pie company of New York, whose bid for the construction of the canal was 12.5 per cent, were represented at the conference leads many of the interest ed parties to believe that a combina- ton may be formed between that firm and Mir. Oliver. It is known that the MacArthur-G Gillespie syndicate has con vinced President Roosevelt and Secre- tary Taft of its financial responsibility, and after most thorough investiga- tion the canal commission officials have expressed satisfaction that Mir. Oliver is able to carry out his end of the agreement.
 If MT. Oliver refuses to consider the contract, after the rejection of MT. Bangs, the canal commission will im- mediately issue call for new bids.
 Anson M. Bangs of New York, Mir. Oliver's associate in the canal pro- posal. who was rejected by the canal commission, was the contractor for the Soo canal locks. He is president of the Federal Construction company of New York city, which is capitalized at $2,000.00O. MT. Bangs Is brother-in- law of John F, Gaynor of the firm of Greene X Gaynor, who were implicat- ed with Captain o. NJ. Carter in the Savannah (Ga.) harbor engineer frauds case. This fact, however, it Is stated, had no influence with the canal com mission in rejecting Mir. Bangs as joint contractor with Mir. Oliver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
TROLLEY SCHEDULE
New ssrvios soon With New Haven <. Car From the Green.

.. Car From the Green. Through service New Haven tc Waterbury, leaving New Haven every 24 minutes. beginning Jan |uary 2sth, 1907, is as follows:
 First car leaves New Haven fol Mt Carmel 5:30 a. m. and every 21 minutes to 11:54 p. m. Leave Mt Cafmel station for New Haven at 6:O6 3. m. 6:30 a. m Mt Carmel switch 6:54 a. m., and and every "A minutes to 12:30 mid. night.
 First car leaves New Haven fol Cheshire and Waterbury 6:18 g. m and every "A minutes to 11:54 p. m Leave Waterbury for Cheshire |5:45 a. m.. 5:b4 a. m. and every 2l minutes to 11:30 D. m. Leave Cheshire for Waterbury |8:15 a. m., 7:1S a. m, and every "A minutes to 12:54 midnight. 4
 Leave Waterbury for New Haven 5:54 a. m. and every "A minutes to 11:30 p. m.
 Cars leaving New Haven for Wa terbury will connect with car for Milldale at Cheshire from 7:18 a. m to 11:18 p. m., except the cars leav. ing 30 minutes past the even number hour.
 Last car from New Haven con meeting with cars for:
 Plainville and Meriden, 9:06 p. m.
 Southington, 10:18 p. m.
 Cheshire and Waterbury, 11:54 |p. m.
 Last cars from Waterbury for:
 Plainville and Meriden, 9:30 p. m.
 Southington, 10:42 p. m.
 Cheshire and New Haven, 11:30 p. m.
 Last car from Cheshire for:
 Mt Carmel and New Haven, 12:06 midnight.
 Sunday first car from New Haven to Waterbury 7:06 a. m. (then same as week days).
 Leave Waterbury for New Haven |6:42 a. m., then same as week days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
ORATORIO SOCIETY.
Great Preparations Made for Coming
 . Musical.

t '
 Not only has the Waterbury Oro- torlo society engaged for its concert in Music ball, The Buckingham, on the evening of Tuesday, February 12, two such excellent soloists as John Young, tenor, and Leo Schulz, violincello virtuosO, but 1t has secured the CO., operation of one of Waterbury's best known musicians. Hans Saro who has consented to act as piano accompan- list upon this occasion. K. A. Laslett Smith, who accompanies the society at its rehearsals, will occupy the or gan bench on the evening of the con- cert. Mir Young. the tenor, has been heard with pleasure in Waterbury in former years, and his many admirers will welcome the return of an old ac- quaintance. His lovely tenor voice will be heard to particular advantage In the solo in Horatio Parker's . Dream King" which the society will sing. Leo Schulz is equally well known here. and bis cello selections promise to add notably to the variety and general excellence of the per forraance.
 The tickets for this concert are priced at 30 cents, 75 cents and $1. The tickets which the chorus mem hers will offer for sale will be dis posed of at the uniform rate of 75 cents. Those who wish the choicest seats, which will be reserved at $1, cain obtain them by paying the extra 25 cents when making their ex- change for seat coupons. The % cent seats will not De placed on sale un- til the subscriberes to seats at the higher rates have made their seIec- lions. At the next rehearsal, Mon- day evening, the chorus members will be given their allotment of tickets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
REJECT BANGS
Government May Give Conlracl
 to ". ]. Oliver on Conditions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26-As a re. suit of an extended conference at the White House last night 1t was decided to reject the bid of Oliver < Bangs, who proposed to complete the con struction of the Panama canal for 6.7d per cent of the total estimated cost, in 90 far as Anson M. Bangs of New York city Is concerned.
 At the White House 1t was authori. tatively stated that If William J. Oli. yer of Knoxville, Tenn, can enter Into a satisfactory arrangement with some
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
Standard oil Man win Not Be J.ile.

Standard oil Man VIII Not Be Jailed.
 MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Jan. 26.- John Boylan, local agent for the Stand. ard Oil company, convicted of selling oil of inferior quality and of flash test below that required by law and whose conviction has been upheld by a supreme court decision, will not have to serve his sentence of forty days in jail. this being made possible by an order issued by Judge Case of the SUI. perIor court. which places Boylan in the care of probation officer for for. ty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
ssventy-ave Miles an Hour on Ice.

seventy-hve Miles an Hour on Ice.
 PATCHOGuE. N. T.. Jan. 26.-A new form of scooter. which promises to mark q new era in Ice Competitions, has been invented by Nathaniel Roe in this village, who expresses confidence of attaining a speed exceeding a hun. dred miles an hour with his new de vice. He easily runs it at the rate of seventy-five miles an hour. An ordi. nary fourteen foot scooter is furnished with a powerful motor which last year served for drivln" flying machine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-26
TouIon Depot BufneI.

TOULON, Jan. 26. 6.-The provision de pots of the government here were de. stroyed by fire last night. The damage is placed at $2000O0. A regiment of colonial infantry was called out to as, sist in the work. Ten soldiers of this regiment were arrested for pilferins from the burned buildings.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
|B. And O. R. R.
TO TEST EYES
Will Examine Sight Of All
Men in Traffic Depart
ment

The officials Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad are preparing to ex-
anime the eyes Of all employees connect
ed with general troffic department Of
the entire service. The examination
viii begin IN about two weeks. and IL
win require about three months.
In connection with the examination
IL was rumored that il was brought
about by the recent wreck at Terra
Gotta, Md, In which so many lives
were lost, but this was denied last
night by Thomas Fitzgerald. general
manager
Mr. Fitzgeral said that such an ex-
animation is held at intervals OF about
every two years, and IS for the purpose
Of finding out those officials whose
sight has become so impaired as to pre-
vent them from plainly reading the
signals.
Every engineer, conductor fireman.
brakeman, flaglnan and trainman will
be examined by expert eye specialists.
Those who are found not to possess
normal sight viii he given other en-
ployment in the service If possible. Mr..
Fitzgerald said that by normal sight IS
meant that they are able to distinctly
tell the different signals without the
use Of eyeglasses.
II was also runored that the Brother
hood Of Railroad Employees would OBJ
ject to such an examination, but this
was also denied by Mr.. Fitzgerald.
In speaking OF the examination he
said:
"At regular intervals we have the
eyes Of every man connected with the
traffic department examined The last
examination was about a year and a
half ago, and as a result Of 1T a number
Of men were given other employment.
There was no objection at that time or
any time previous by the brotherhoods.
and therefore we cannot see how there
can be any objection now.
Before employing any man or max
ing any promotion the eyes Of the ap-
plicant are examined ON colors Many
Of our employees remain in one position
for a number of years. and thus it is
necessary for us to make these examin-
ations II we find that any Of the men
employed in any capacity in the traffic
department. have impaired sight and
cannot plainly distinguish the signals
they are given employment in some
other department.
I'VE allow our men to use eyeglasses
in some places providing they have
what we term normal sight and can
distinguish signals at the usual dis
tance.
I'm the examination thousands Of
men will have their eyes tested. and
we naturally feel that we viii find a
large number whose employment will
have to be changed. Some Of our
engineers and conductors are getting
along in years. and year and a half
often makes q decided change in their
eyesight."
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
BRIDE REGARDS LOVE
AS BUSINESS MATTER

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 2t-The roman
tic and sentimental side Of newly wed
ded life has no attractions for Mrs
Virginia AIcBlair Walker, who, though
a bride Of only a few days, has returned
to her duties as stenographer to her
husband. John r. Walker. secretary OF
the North Carolina Pine Association.
a position that pays a handsome salary.
Mrs. Walker belongs to one of the
aristocratic families of Norfolk. and
has been a favorite In the young So
ciety set OF the city for several years.
When she became stenographer to the
secretary Of the North Carolina Pine
Association. some months ago, it was
a case Of mutual love at first sight.
on the announcement Of the engage
ment OF the pair the bNde-elect de-
clared that, inasmucb as she regarded
love as a matter Of business rather than
sentiment and romance, she would con-
tinue her duties as stenographer after
her marriage.
The couple were married here few
evenings ago. The next morning the
bride was found at her desk, as usual.
writing letters for her newly welded
husband.
Walker, though a highly cultured
member of the younger social set of
Norfolk, is a disciple of Elbert Hub
bard, the "Philistine," and a pronounc-
ed agnostic His wife shares his views
in every respect. Both have recently
become vegetarians.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
PROSELYTES OF
TRUE RELIGION

Three residents OF the Western Shore
OF Maryland have become proselytes to a
new Christian system Of faith and prac-
tice, known as the True Religion. and
have lent their homes to become mission
aries OF the new faith. They are Miss Ida
Hawkins. daughter Of James f. Hawkins.
a merchant and Thomas Grooms aud VIII
liam Collinson, all Of Annapolis. Interest
ccnters especially around the case Of Miss
Hawkins. who IS a graduate Of the State
Normal School, and formerly taught
school at Brooklyn.
Interest in the new faith was secured
IN Brooklyn by the efforts Of two evan
gehsts-Frank Scott and David Christy.
Its tenets enforce d return to the follow
ing Of Christ as exactly as possible. and
to the methods Of the early church. The
preachers obey the command to carry
nothing with them but change Of cloth
ing and rely upon charity for place
to Sleep Failing in this, they sleep in
the open air. In all things they inculcate
a literal following OF The example of
Christ and the commands Of the Bible.
About 40 proseiytes have been made in
Brooklyn since the work began, about a
year ago. and three persons have become
missionaries. as stated. Miss Hawkins has
spent some time in Philadelphia and is
now at work in Wilmington. 1t is under
stood that she has also turned over all OF
her savings to the authorities Of the sect
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
PRETTIEST IOWA GIRL
IS WON BY TELEPHONE

SIOUX CITY, Jan. 2t--After a court
ship of nearly three years. conducted
largely by telephone. Miss Effle Hen
derson, of this city, declared by judges
at the st. Louis Exposition TO be the
"Handsomest Iowa Girl" was married
to Floyd r. Wilson, Of Chicago, a din
ing car conductor, who fen in love with
her photograph.
During the last three years Miss
Henderson has worked In a department
store in Sious City. and has been known
as the queen Of the dry goods store.
During all this time she has been get
ting daily telephone calls from she
handsome dining car conductor, whose
train passed through Sioux City daily,
and he gradually won her heart by
wire.
When Floyd r. Wilson first saw the
photograph OF Miss Henderson three
years ago he was a passenger brake
man on the st Paul road
Done day Wilson entered the Pull
man service as a conductor. and while
conducting a party of wealthy Chi
cagoans TO Deadwood met Miss Hem
derson. Who was there at the time. Tbs
courtship followed this meeting. Every
time he passed through sioux City he
left his dining ctr, with its white tables
and black faces. and went to the tele-
phone. The pretty Iowa girl was al
ways near tho telephone booth in the
department store.
MSS Henderson had many offers OF
marriage after she was awarded the
prize for being the most beautiful girl
IN Iowa, but she declined them ALL
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
DR.. BURTON HAS
DONE GOOD WORK
DeIawaTe'S Congressman is
Getting Nearly All He
Asks For

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-congressman
Hiram r. Burton, Of Delaware. IS getting
nearly everything he asks for in the way
OF appropriations for Delaware rivers and
harbors at this session Of Congress
In the short time he has been IN Con-
gress he is now serving his second term.
he has made an impression on the mem
bers Of the Rivers and Harbors Commit
tee, and what he has asked for Delaware
has in most cases been granted. The ap-
preparations for Delaware rivers are more
than have been given Delaware in years.
Not only has ne looked after the interests
OF Delaware but he has always champion
ed the appropriation asked for deepening
and widening the Delaware asked for by
tho Pennsylvania delegation.
A delegation Of Deiawareans here last
week said that he had been seriously con-
sidered as a Senatorial candidate to sue
coed Senator Alice, but as he was doing
such good work IN the House it was
thought that at this time he could prob
ably be OF more service to the State there
where he was better known than in the
esnate, where he would be new
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
OFFERS TO SELL HIS
BODY FOR DISSECTION

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 21-James
Smith. who was at one time we'll known
in San Francisco as a Chinatown
guide. has appealed to the attaches OF
the Receiving Hospital I'm Oakland To
buy his body for $3.50 in order that he
may obtain funds to pay Off a mort
gage on the house OF his sister, Kittle
in San Jose. He said-that as soon as
the money was paid him he would
commit suicide and so effect an Inn
mediate delivery OF his body for pur-
poses Of dissection in the interests OF
medical science.
Smith was disconsolate when his re-
marlSable offer was refused. He ap-
peared 70 be a physical wreck and ad-
mitted that he had been a hard drinker,
but denied having used opium. lie
said to the hospital officials:
There is no reason why I should
live any longer. I could die happy II
only I could do something for my sis
ter. / have wasted my money in
drinking and have not helped her as
/ should have done. There is a mort
gage Of $3.50 on her house and I wanted
TO get money to raise it. Last wee a
man in san Francisco agreed to pay
me that amount for my body, but h'
backed out at the last moment and se
did not commit suicide"
Smith was sign painter by trade
He left his occupation to become {
guide through San Francisco's China
town. The great fire took this en-
ploylnent from him. and he admits thai
by the use of intoxicants he has nearly
ruined his once strong constitution
since that time.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
WILL ORDERS SON TO
LIGHT MOTHERS FIRES

PTTTsBURG, Jan. 21-The win Of the
late William Crawford, of Mount
Pleasant, placed on file here, Is a
peculiar document.
In 1t the chief aim Of the decendent
is the care and comfort OF his old wife.
In addition to willing her $4,000. ne d.
rected that his sons shall allow her tine
use Of the homestead. ''the use Of a
good. quiet horse. half of the orchard,
plenty OF wood, TO be cut every day all
the coal she may need and the choice Of
the cows"
He also directs that one Of his sons
shah light the fire every morning, and
continues:
Il will also that she be furnished an
nuslly with fifteen pounds Of wool,
three hundredweig of pork, fifty
pounds sugar. thirty pounds of coffee,
eight pounds Of tea, ten hundredweight
of flour. one barrel Of salt thirty
bushels OF corn and fifteen bushels of
potatoes.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
WOULD AMEND CHARTER
Initiative and Referendum League Also
Greets Peoples Leaaue.

Whether or not new city charter is
granted by the Legislature the Initiative
and Referendum League is determined
that the initiative and referendum shall
be incorporated in the document
Resolutions as follows. have been passed
by the League.
Whereas, The Initiative and Referen-
dunn League OF Delaware has learned
with pleasure and satisfaction OF the for
nation recently at Dover, Of The Peo-
pies League OF Delaware, for the objects
stated in its constitution, and which are
for the highest welfare of the people and
the honor OF the State; now. therefore.
Resolved, That We heartily welcome
this society in the field Of useful activity.
and promise 1t cordial cooperation in. all
Of the objects for which it stands. and
request our membership TO become mem
bers Of said society; that its influence
throughout tho entire State may be
strengthened and its usefulness enlarged
and extended by its securing the largest
possible membership at the earliest day.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
HAS COWS TO MILK,
WOMAN ASKS DIVORCE

NEVADA. Iowa. Jan. 21.-Ten COWS
IS more than any woman should be
compelled to milk, coupled with her
houseworx, the care OF two children,
and much other work is the opinion OF
Mrs. Grace Breese. Of Ames, in her
petition for divorce filed here. Fur
thermore. she alleges that her spouse,
Roy Breese, whom she married six
teen years ago. has been very cruel
md inhuman in his treatment toward
her, having occasional spells of vio-
lent temper. She says that he has
threatened her life by flourishing a re-
volver and razor over her head. and
frequently threatens to take his own
life by the same means.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21

Editor The Evening Journal
In regard TO the recent dismissal Of the
negro regiment by President Roosevelt,
one is inclined to wonder not at the Pres
idents action but to wonder what char
acter Of men would allow a whole regi.
ment to suffer for their crime one would
rather imagine love for and pride in their
regiment, II not regard for their COM
panions would move them to own their
guilt.
Had they been moved by so-calied
wrong 10 revenge themselves as they did,
we could not have overlooked their ac-
tion the less. but We would have respected
them the more.
AS long as this fact remains undisputed
tbat the twenty or thirty guilty men al
io@ed their regiment 20 be discharged In
dishonor for their crimes. It will be a
hard matter to convince the peop'e al
large that the President was not justified
in his recent action.
Respectfully.
3. A. p.
wilmington, January 10.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
DANCING HEALTHY;
THEATRES NOT BAD

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 21.-By a rising
vote the congregation Of the First Bap-
tfst Church of East st. Louis unani-
mous.y indorsed the views of its pas
tor. the Rev. Adam Fawcett. who be-
lieves that dancing is a healthful ex-
ercise and that indulgence in It il not
sin, and that the theatre is not wrong
or immoral
He has often preached his beliefs
from the pulpit. There are, or were.
-oId oqM EooB STU 10 sIsqmem Ms1 q
fessed TO disagree with him. A trav
cling evangelist recently attempted to
make capital out Of the pastors stand.
Mr.. Fawcett was hurt by the at
tempt 70 create discord and offered TO
resign. He wanted the congregation
to vote on It yesterday morning. Not
one voted for resignation
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
TESTS and JingIes

Il hate hint"
sWhy?"
"Iie tried to kiss me-"
Nothing very bad about that"
"why the big chump fared."-wasbington Times.
The Dad--Ny son. want to tell you that the secret
my success, it must any mans hard work
-
The Son-Sh Dad. don't care 10 hear other peoples
secrets and too much Of a gentleman take
vantage Of information gained that way Say more
Cleveland Leader
'1n have to understand sir, that poets are born
not made"
-Dont take offense old chap, wasn't blaming you-
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
COUPLE MEET FATE
Remarkable Coincidence in the Two
Deaths Caused by Same Step on
Stairway.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Jan. 2i-Judging
from results. fate decreed that Lloyd
d. French. eighiy-twO years old, and
his wife. Ellen French, should die In
the same peculiar manner. About four
months ago Mrs. French slipped on a
STEP and fell down a flight OF stairs at
the residence Of her son. dying from
the injuries received. At the same
residence Lloyd French is dying from
a broken neck. received 10y slipping on
the same step on the stairs that
brought about the fatal injuries of his
wife. Strange, too, is the fact that
bottle accidents occurred about the
same time on Saturdays, four months
apart
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
KANSAS MAY MAKE
ENGAGEMENTS PUBLIC

TOPEKA, Jan. 21-State Senator
smith Will introduce a bal I'm the
Kansas Legislature. providing that all
marriage engagements must be
published in local papers and churches
at least thirty days before the wedding
ceremony is performed. Mr.. Smith as
serts such a law would tend TO prevent
divorces, unhappy marriages, and de-
clares II is a highly satisfactory rule
IN several European countries.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
WILSON LINE
PHILADELPHIA PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT LINE.

IRON STEAMERS BRANDYWIrH AND
CITY OF CHESTER.
Leave Wilmington, sfn street wharf,
week-aaxs and Sundays. for Chester and
philadelphia, at 7.3O a. m. and 1.30 p IN
Leave Chester one hour later.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street
wharf, weekdays and Sundays, at lO.50
a. IN, AIS D. NJ.
.eat~ chester one hour later.
~, bares including Saturdays and Sundays
f,ihlladeiphia excursion. Become way Bc.
chester excursion. 15c-one way 1Oc.
Shippers of freight have frequent ser
wee careful handling. prompt delivery
Nnu @ Iu!l protection from the weather by
Ngrreieu Wnarves and wagons.
TO secure these facilities order your
s,. sni ents via WILSON LINE" Chest
nut nut street wharf PHILADELPHIA, and
pcurth Street wharf, Wilmington.
HORACE WILSON.
General Manager.
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
Peoples Column
Convention win Work Good

Editor The Evening journal
The convention OF municipalities will
no doubt, result in great good for VIII
mington. Since 1t has been in session here
the average citizen has become better ac-
Quainted with the city's financial condi-
tion than ever before. Other matters OF
vital importance to the progress OF this
community have likewise been presented
IN profitable manner and It indeed would
be a shame If the Legislature now in ses-
sion refuses TO act on the propositions
submitted TO IT,
I would like to see these conventions an
annual event IN Delaware. Let the next
one be held at the State Capital.
Respectfully,
A Citizen.
NVffNsfngfon T4nftarv 10
Evening journal., 1907-01-21
BUSH

Freight received for all points. given
personal attention, and forwarded
pIoH1lptiy az lowest rates and by besi
Boats leave both Wilmington and
philadelphia at GOO p. m. daily, Sunday
sued. e 80
GEORGE W. BUSH & SONS CO..
Pier 3. South Wharves. PHILADELPHIA
French Street Wharf. Wilmington.