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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
Reade's Dramatic Failures.

It was not until 1856, when Charles Reade was forty-two, that he obtained reputation as novelist, reputation to which he did not aspire, for it was his ambition to be dramatist. From the beginning of his career until the last year of his life he wrote play aft CT play, every one of them failure and he alone refusing to believe it. He attributed their want of success to ev- cry cause but the right one, and he went on squandering the money gained from his more successful novels on the production of bad plays. 'The &C., tors are duffers, sir" he would say, "who have deiled my composition, mixed ditch water with my cham pagne, murdered my work" and he would pour out maledictions on the heads of all who had anything to do with the unfortunate piece, from seen. ic artist to super, never conceiving that be himself was the sole culprit. And yet, as his novels show, he had dramatic ability of high order and could produce the most thrilling eff fleets and situations. He wrote two or three dramas in collaboration with Tom Taylor and Dion Boucicault that had a brief success, but apart from these he never wrote play that met with the slightest degree of popular favor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of John Schwartz will be held from his late home on Newell place at o'clock tomorrow after noon.
 The funeral of Mrs Michael Kelley will be held from the family resi- dence. S46 North Main street to St Thomas church at S:30 o'clock to- morrow, morning.
 The funeral of John II. Bucking- ham was held at his home in Middle bury to-day. MT Buckingham was eighty-eight years of age and prom inent resident of that town.
 The funeral of Edward, the eight months old son Of MT and Mrs P. F. Bowe of 70 Sylvan avenue was held yesterday afternoon with interment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 Henry Trumbull Bronson native of Waterbury, died Tuesday at his home in New York. He was vet eran of the civil war and leaves his wife, one son and two daughters.
 The funeral of Mrs Anne Donahue took place from her late residence on Grandview avenue to St Patrick s church at o'clock this morning where solemn high mass was sung with Father Gleeson as celebrant. Father Curtin deacon, Father Laffln sub-deacon. At the offertory Mrs G. w. Holian sang an Ave Maria. " After the mass Mrs P. J. Boyce sang Some Sweet Day" There were a number of beautiful floral offerings. Among the out-of-town people were MT and Mrs Beatty and Miss Beatty of Brooklyn, N. Y. The pallbearers were Charles Begley, Max Kamak, William Byron, T. B. Kieley, Owen Donahue, John Cooney The inter- ment was in the family plot in the new St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
The Msruin of Profit.

"There was general storekeeper,~ said financier, "who was forced to the wall by hard times and resolved to make an assignment. He figured out that he would be able to pay 40 cents on the dollar. We'll, certain whole saler that he had dealt pretty heavily with heard of his plight and came post haste to see him.
 "'what. the wholesaler shouted Going to make an assignment. Pay only 40 cents on the dollar. 4 pretty state of things this isr
 "'Calm yourself. Mir. Wholesaler. said the general storekeeper. It is true I am going to assign. These hard times have played the very deuce with me. And it's true I'm going to pay only 40 cents on the dollar. But al1 your goods. it happens, are intact. Noe a case has been opened. and they shnll be returned to you at once
 "'whatr shouted the whoIesaIer. nn< grier than ever. Return my eoc6ol' Not on your fife, I insisf on my 1nw> ful 70 per cent. the sane as fhe of1o1 ueditors. - aehinstsq etax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
SILENT GUN TESTED.
Maxim's Report Eliminating Device
 Tried by Army Officers.

Springfield. Mass., Sept. 4.-Hiram Percy Maxlm's gun silencing device received it's final test here at the hands of board of officers attached to the United States army, the test being to determine whether the device would afford protection to skirmishers or sharpshooters advancing on an enemy. The test is said to have been entirely successful.
 The testing board went to the rife butts, and Mir. Maxim took the gun firer in his automobile to points at different directions from the butts. Shots were fired at varying distances, and in no case was the testing board able to determine with unanimity the direction of the shots, the discharge being inaudible even at the shortest distance, 250 yards, and the officers be. ing compelled to judge the direction from the whirr of the bullet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
CROSBY ARRESTED
Man Who Lost Bis Wife Accused
 of Tbell.

George Crosby of Salem, Mass. who has been in this city the past few days seeking his wife and chill dren, was arrested to-day as he Is wanted in Springfield on the charge of theft Crosby was brought in this morning by Detective Keegan, but he denies that he is any way impli- cated in the theft of which he is ac- cused.
 Superintendent Beach first receiv- ed word that Crosby was wanted in Springfield in letter from William J. Guilty, city marshal of that city. The Springfield police de- scribed Crosby as man of about 2S years, feet ' inches in height, 40 pounds, smooth face and light brown hair. As Crosby answers the description the police think he is the one wanted in Springfield.
 Superintendent Beach later com, municated with Springfield and learned that Crosby is accused of stealing $500 from the nickel the- ater in that town. It Is said that he secreted himself in the playhouse one night recently and when every one had left the hall he touched up the place where the money was kept. The amount taken was about $500. When arrested this morning he had $79 in his pockets.
 Crosby dropped into town the oth- CT day and immediately received much notoriety by advertising for his wife and children whom he said he was eager to find. But he was anable to locate them.
 Chief Inspector Boyle of the Springfield police department care to this city this afternoon and took Crosby back on the 3:15 train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
The Roman Father.

A distinguished scholar was the guest of one of the high schools of Buffalo and was greatly amused. ac- cording to a writer in the Commercial of that city, by the answer given by one of the pupils in the class in Roman history to a somewhat exacting ques- tion put by the teacher
 A lad was asked to state concisely in one sentence the distinctive difference between the society of ancient Rome and that of the present day in Amer lea. After a moments reflection the young fellow replied
 "The distinctive difference between the society of ancient Rome and that of our day is that the father was the head of the Roman family:
 The whole class shared the visitors enjoyment of the palpable although probably unconscious hit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
Left Handed Finance.

He was young railroad man and went the pace. He had to borrow money to keep ''his end up" and he fell into the clutches of relentless money collector.
 q really am trying my best to pay back the coin I owe you" he pleaded.
 "I don't see much evidence of it." was the grim answer What are you doings"
 "I am buying a lottery ticket every month," answered the hopeful finan- cler-San Francisco Call
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
Wanted Them All,

Julia Ward Howe was once talking with dilapidated bachelor, who re. tained little but his conceit. Tt is time now" he said pompously, flor me to settle down as married man. but l want so much. want youth, health, wealth, of course; beauty, grace"-
 Yes" said Mrs. Howe sympathetic ally. you poor man, you do want them nu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
Still Vacant.

He was a dude of the would be masher type. and, tripping down the aisle of the parlor car, he dropped into 8 seat beside a pretty girl.
 Nobody = CT - occupying this seat with you, miss?" he queried
 With disdainful look, she replied in a tone redolent with sarcasm: No, sir. Nobody yet"--Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
srv.n,. Hom. Ao.inss Him.

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 4.-0fficial re turns from the primaries just closed show that William J. Bryan's homs precinct. Lancaster No. 1. has gone Republican by a plurality of D. Thir- ty-hve Republican votes were GAS against twenty six Democratic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

Time having elapsed the following pledges will be sold at private sale IT not called for by the 10th of Septem- Der, 1908:
 Number. Article. Date Issued. 2475-Watch and chain, Feb IS, 'OS. 1230-Watch, Jan 29, '08. 2477-Watch and chain, Feb 15, 'OS. 2212-Watch, Jan II, '08. 2165-Micrometer, Jan 6, '08. 143S-Watch,' June 28, '0S. 2197-Watch, Jan, 31, '0S. 534-Diamond ring, Oct g, 'O8. 1523-Opal stick pin, Sept IS, 'O7. 22174-Watch, Dec 27, 'O7.
 Many other bargains on hand; come in and see them.
 s. M. SCHNEER, Jeweler,
 198 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are for weak back, backache, rheu- matic pains, inflammation of the bladder and all other annoyances due to weak kidneys. They are sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
FOR SALE

A three family house in south sec tion of the city only five minutes walk to large factories. $500 down, balance to suit. Price $3,S00. Dunne, Brown & Go, 97 So Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
Not Good .t RIdd!s..

A lawyer was questioning new client, widow. the other day, about her history. My history" she replied, Ifs simplicity itself. My first was the happiness of my life. my second was goodness itself. my third'--
 Excuse me, madam" interrupted the attorney, but really we aren't here to guess charades."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

FOR SALE-$5.500 buys 20 acre farm on trolley line In center or Cheshire. Inquire P. o. box b0l' New Haven, Conn. S-2-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, all Improvements, including gas, at 36 Clarke st. 9-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
FOR SALE

tOR SALE--Motor cycle. two cylin- der, guaranteed to go from 5 to SD miles per hour: almost new; price reasonable. Bicycle store, 39 Union st. 9-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

TO RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms, Improvements, at 227 River st. Ap- ply on premises. 9-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

Weeds and bad habits are about the only things that grow without any help. -Chica go Record. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
DA'Lv FASHION TALKS
 BY MAY MANToM
A FASHIONABLE AFTERNOON GOWN.

IouSEs made with opsning always pretty and attractive
 closed the front fact certain to win admirers among the who little of anything with back osne
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04
saaaeity Rseoanizsd.

Sagacity Hecognixed. "Our forefathers who framed the constitution were men of mighty in- telllgence."
 "Yes." answered Senator Sorghum. q am sometimes tempted to believe that they knew as much about the con stitution as some of the lawyers who have since interpreted it."-Washing- ton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

FOR SALE-Second hand building material, doors, windows, etc. VIII be sold at sacrifice. Livery St, corner Meadow. Inquire from a. m. until D. m. S-29-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

FOR SALE-At a bargain, I passon- ger Cadallac touring car. just com pletely overhauled. like new; guar anteed in perfect condit!on; reason for selling want larger machine. 5. M. Schneer. jeweler. 19S So Main st. 6-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Tenemert with all im- provements. John Moriarty, over
 entrance to Poltts theater. 4-21-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Tenement of iooms. at corner Scovill and Spring sts. h. Quire of Attorney William Ken nedy, 95 Bank st. 5-25-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

ATTENTION DENTISTS We have everything in this neigh borhood except a dentist. We have the ideal quarters, over Polls en- trance, to rent. Now occupied by Moriarty, who is moving into new store down stairs. Inquire at Mori- arty's, 147 East Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

T0 RENT-Tenement of rooms, first floor. Improvements, 59 Fuller ct. Inquire on premises. 5-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-5 rooms, second floor. 60 Vine; four large rooms, second floor, 93 Wood all fine condition with all Improvements; rent very low. It will pay you to move. See me quick. w. R. Price, 16 Willard sf S-13-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT--Four room tenement at l5 Hayden st, adjoining Scovill ME Co. Apply J. H. Cassidy, s5 Bank st. S-S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms at 22 Spencer ave, all improve ments; also one of five rooms, all improvements, at 133 North Elm st. Inquire S. A. Weinstein's store, 66 So,fth Main st. S-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms in private dwelling house, Al Pleasant st. 9-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-04

TO RENT-Flats from $15 to $23, in different parts of the city. Ap- ply to F. L. Nuhn. Tel 555-4.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
Flornam Park water PLANT.

Florham Park has decided to put in
a borough water plant. An expert re-
Gently made an inspection and found
an unlimited supply on the Toothe
place about half mile from the Madi-
son water pumping station. The heirs
of William Toothe have since decided
the property to the borough for pur-
poses of water supply, for small
money consideration. Some Madison
people have some apprehension that a
pumping station there might inter-
fere with tile Madison supply.
Strangely enough the location ac-
quired by Florham Park borough for
its municipal water supply is the same
that Madison wants for it's sewage dis
posal works and last week the Madison
Council appointed committee to pur-
chase the plot If possible. The result
will probably be more law suits with
Madison forced to take the initiative.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
plans for a View Terminal.

Plans are being prepared by the Pub
lie Service Corporation for the erection
of passenger terminal at the junction
of Hudson street and the present Lack
awanna and McAdoo terminals in Ho-
boken. Work will begin early in Sep
tember and the structure will be the
largest street railway station in the
eastern part of the country. 1t will
have capacity for handling 10000, 900
people year and will be ready for use
early in 1909. se es
The building which is to be of brick,
concrete, steel and ornamental lime
stone construction, will be three
story affair. 1t will be arranged so as
to handle traffic from the Lackawanna
Railroad, from the ferries and the Nc
Adoo tunnel lines, in addition to that
over the surface and the elevated
lines.
The lower floor will be used for the
subway traffic, the main floor for the
surface lines, railroad and ferry pas
sengers. and the upper deck for the
elevated traffic. The structure will be
-fireproof in every respect, and will be
located directly over the McAdoo un-
derground terminal.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
THE REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE

The Republican County Committee
Meets TO Prepare for the Campaign.
The quarterly meeting of the Repub-
lican County Committee was held at
the Republican headquarters Thurs
day morning, with good attendance.
The Committeeman were pleased to
note the signs of activity about the
headquarters, and reports from all
parts Of the county showed that the
county organization was in good shape
for aggressive work.
Chairman James Fl. McGraw presid-
ed, and after the transaction of rou-
tine business appointed the following
standing committees .a
Finance H. Capstick, chair
man; e. T. H.. Talmadge, George w.
Jenkins, d. S. Voorhees,, Grinnell Will
lis, Luther Kountze, Jas. I'll. McGraw,
w. Il. Redmond, d. Ii. McAlpin, r.
III. Thomas, Geo. G.. FrelinghuySen, @.
III. Benedict, r. b. McEwan, Thos. j.
Hillery, Walter p. Bliss.
Election-Wm. II. THOMPSON, chair
man; o. X. Day, Il. B. Cornish.
Campaign e. Coils, chairman:
r. j. Chaplin, r. Fl. Watson.
Executive-D. S. Voorhees,, Jas. HI.
McGraw, John H. Capstick, Thos. j.
Hiilery, W. e. COLES, Jacob w. Welsh,
VIM. III. Thompson.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
AN INTERESTING STORY.
Mexico and It's Maker---The Life OF
Porfirio Diaz.

Is not the present the exact psychol-
ogical moment for the publication Of
an authoritative book on this subject
WIDEN we are becoming so neighborly
with'the country that forms our south-
ern boundary, and taking such vivid
interest in her internal disturbances :?
And our minds and eyes are fixed on
Mexico and the wonderful man who
has created and still informs her.
Pygmalion-like he stands before his
statue, in almost the very act Of
breathing into his creation the vital
soul of his own patriotism.
Not his the despotic point of view
that every emeute is rebellion, and to
be punished with annihilation of all it's
participants in body, mind and estate.
His far-seeing eye can distinguish mere
unrest from revolution, and his power
of discerning and developing the best
that can be evolved from what seems
only evil has been in the past chief
factor in his success, and will be prob
ably be his greatest aid in the future.
Like some of the venerable alche-
mists to whom we owe so much of our
science Of TO day, his efforts have ever
had for their aim the transmutation of
base substances into higher mes. A
marvellous instance of this was his con-
version, in the beginning of his power,
of the mounted bandits, whose lawless
system was the terror of travellers in
his realm, into body of light cavalry
scarcely equaled in other countries,
called now rurales," who keep peace
and make travel possible through even
the distant and lonely districts of the
country.
To learn something new CT the great
ruler will enable the people of the
United States to take correct view
of events now passing into history,
we are sure that that our readers will
thank us for announcing to them the
appearance shortly of a volume from
the press of Appleton & Co., giving the
interesting story of the life and work
Of President Diaz, written by his life
long friend, Senor de Zayas, poet-lau-
reate of Mexico, and author also of
various chronological, historical and
legal works.
1t will be published in the original
Spanish. as we'll as in the translation
which has been done by Thomas @.
Browne, Jr., associate principal of the
Morristown School, who is we'll fitted
for the work not only by his English
scholarship, but also by long residence
in Spanish-speaking countries.
(Signed) MRS. JULIUS CATLIN.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
Garbage Cans Provided.

The four waste cans have ar
rived and have been placed at convent
ent points in the hope that they will
save much of the litter on the streets.
The cans are square with cover leav-
ing space to drop things into the bag
which is hung on hooks and can be
readily removed and emptied. The
cans are painted in aluminium paint
and bear the inscription "Morristown
Civic association on all four sides
and at the top is inscribed Waste
Paper, Fruit Skins, Rubbish The
cans we're donated by B. O. Chisolm
and q. S. Burke Of the executive COM
mittee Of the Civic Association and
are Of new type recently patented.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
RECEIVER OF BOARD TRUST
whippany Mills are Included in Vice.
Chancellor,s Order.

OAeshNOAAVA p OAOOAe
The United Boxboard and Paper
Company which purchased in 1902 the
Hanover and Caledonian Mills of the
McEwan Brothers Company, and the
Stony Brook board plant, of Whippany,
was placed in the hands Of receivers
on Friday last, on application Of the
Lockport Felt Company, of New York.
The Boxboard Company admitted
liabilities of 1862, 900 with current as
sets of S828,OO0 Robert B. McEwan
was treasurer of the concern forl a
short time after the formation. The
Stony Brook mill burned, the other
two are still controlled by the trust.
Vice-Chancellor Howell appointed
Thomas L. Raymond, an attorney of
Newark, N. r., and Sidney Mitchell,
who is president of the company, re-
ceiyers. Later Judge Hough, in the
United States Circuit Court, appoint
ed FL. A. Robinson auxiliary receiver.
The United Boxboard and Paper
Company was incorporated in New
Jersey on May 2S, 1902, as combina-
tion of the American Strawboard
Company and twenty-four other box
board mannfacturers. Ever slice its
orga nization it has had checkered
career, and it has labored for years
under big floating debt.
The business was organized by j. Ell.
and w. HI. Moore. o. G. Barber, presi-
dent Of the Diamond Match Company
was president, and the stock at one
time sold as high as 1925 share. Ger
tain stockholders became dissatisfied
and deposed Barber, along with the
Moores, in 1895. Several presidents
followed in rapid succession until 1902,
when the Barber people again OBJ
tanned control. Barber's incumbency,
however. was brief, and he was soon
voted out of Office again.
The United Boxboard and Paper
Company has an authorized capital OF
$l4, 1885, per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock and S14,O18. 500 common
stock. 1t paid one dividend of II pei
cent on its preferred stock in Decem-
ber, 1902, but has paid nothing since.
Its funded debt outstanding aggre-
gates SO, 962,0 900. For the year ended
December 81, 1907, it reported net pro.
fits of S7O7,739.
The officers of the company are
president, Sidney Mitchell vice-presi-
dent, S. B. Fleming; second vice
president, Herman Grossman; secre-
tary and treasurer, Hyatt Cox. The
New York offices are at Ill Broad
way. Mr.. Mitchell makes his head
quarters in Chicago. The company
has fifteen mills, In Maine, New
Hampshire, Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Ohio, Ind lana and
Tl1innic
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-14
Another unloaded pistol.

Charles Windecker, of Chatham, is
in Overlook Hospital, Summit, in a
serious condition, due to the accident
al discharge of .32-calibre revolver
while he was cleaning it. Mr.. Win
decker, who is about sixty-five years OF
age, conducts a small cigar and confec-
tionery store on Passaic avenue. On
Wednesday he got out the old revolver
and commenced to clean it, supposing
it was not loaded. One cartridge had
been left in the weapon, and this went
off while the gun was pointed at him.
The bullet entered his right side about
the waist line.