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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
LINES TO LOUISA.

THE same being our forty-seventh maid
who has gone to smash elsewhere.
A week ago we had maid
Whose memory will never fade.
You should have seen Louisa!
She piled the plates on which we dined
So very high they called to mind
The leaning tower of Pisa.
At other times they did not lean
When carried by our kitchen queen
.(Whose other name was Dennis,
But rose as straight as spire or tree,
And then her model seemed to be
The campanile, Venice.
The leaning tower was first to go. \
And when 1t hit the floor below IT,
The havoc was appalling! "A
At once another crash occurred, 4
And then, alas. we knew we heard
The campanile falling!
! see its shattered remnants yet.
Twas half our wedding dinner set
The other half was Pisa.
My chatelaine her protest filed.
pray leave" she cried. "ere / go wild,
For Pelion on Ossa piled
Would be your next. louisa
Earle Hooker Eaton in Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
Could We Live on Marsf

The physical conditions on Mars are
In many ways intermediate between
those found upon the earth and the
moon, and It seems plausible that the
life existing upon It should similarly
be of higher type than that found on
the moon and Of lower type than
that found at present on the surface Of
the earth. Even II the physical condi-
lions, as we understand them, were
equally favorable with those on the
earth, civilization would by no means
be a necessary consequence. Had 1t
not been settled by Europeans the
United States would still be a wilder
ness. How much less should we hasten
to accord civilization TO planet Of
which we know little, except that If
we were transported there ourselves
we should Instantly die.-Professor w.
II. Pickering in Harper's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
THE OPEN TURRET.
What a caustc Critic Of Our Navy
Has to Say About II.

What causto Critic Of Our Navy
Has to Say About II.
The most important protection OF a
battleship, outside of the hull itself, ID
that given to Its magazines. Never
since the use of powder upon fighting
ships has there been such danger to
the magazines as exists In every bat
tleship and armored cruiser In the
American feet. 1t is first principle,
recognized even in the days Of wooden
frigates, that powder must not be
passed directly up to the gun deck
through vertical shaft. The open
turret of the United States battleship
is the only violation of this principle if
the practice of the world.
The open turret is conical shaft
leading straight down into the hull Of
the ship. At the top of this shaft the
powder is loaded into the heavy gun.
At its bottom is the handling room,
where the powder is delivered from
the magazine. Around this handling
room and opening directly into 1t are
me IudSdZlueS.
The guns in the turret are fired with
charges of smokeless powder. This
powder is a hard round substance, OF
a composition which looks not unlike
celluloid. It's grains-in the charges
for the heaviest gun-are cylinders
about the size of spool of thread.
These grains of powder when uncon-
fined do not explode if they are set on
fire, but are consumed like fixing fire.
crackers. Now, under present condi-
lions at least, certain number OF &C
cidents in loading and firing guns can
be counted on. When these occur the
burning powder grains will fall straight
down into the handling room. The
charges in the handling room will be
set on fire and the whole turret will
be filled at once with a poisonous,
flaming gas that destroys life imme-
diately and even melts the softer met
ais. Three times already by miracle
American ships have been saved from
the explosion Of their magazines be-
cause of this kind of accident.-Henry
Reuterdahl in McClure's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
Joining the Great.

An Oxford undergraduate was recir-
ing a memorized grafton in one of the
classes in public speaking. After the
first two sentences his memory failed,
and a look of blank despair came over
his face. He began as follows:
Ladies and Conference.-The is dead.
Fox is dead. Gladstone is dead
Then, forgetting, he hesitated for
moment and continued, "And-I-I-I
am beginning to feel pretty sick my
f."-Lloyds Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SIS. PRO-

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SIS. PRO-
~ bate Court, Jan. 2tlh, 1905.
Estate OF Samuel Friedman late OF Water
bury in said district, deceased.
Upon the application Of Irene Friedman
praying That letters of administration may be
granted to her on said estate as per application
on file more fully appears, 1t it
Ordered that said application be heard and
determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury
in said district. on the 25th day of Jan. A.
d. 1908 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon and that no.
tice be given OF the tendency of said applica-
ton and the time and place OF hearing thereon
by publishing the same one time in some news
paper having q circulation in said district.
BY order OF Court,
James j. Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
The Poets Son.

"Why, Freddy, how dirty you are,
and only yesterday you wrote verse
for papa's birthday, promising always
to wash your hands clean"
"Well, mamma, that was only q
poetic license" -Fliegende Batter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

He-Will you be my wife? She-Ths
idea! Don't be ridiculous. He-Yes, I
know it sounds ridiculous; but, then,
TN not so particular as some men are.
Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

BURN YOUR ASHES by using Nom
Ash Product, 81 can. VIII mix
1000 lbs ashes and give as much
heat as same amount of coal; it will
save half your Goa. bill. Try 8;
can, 55c and 81 per can. For sale
Reid & Hughes's department store.
1888
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
nIsTRIcT OF WATERBURY,. s. Probate


Estate OF Philip McGlvney, late of Wat
erbury in said district deceaseI.
Upon the application OF Edward Drake
praying that letters of administration be grant
ed on said estate as per application on
file more fully appears. it is
ORDERED. That said application be heard
and determinedat heProbate Office in Water
bury, in said district on the 9th day of
Jan. A. D. 1908, at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon
and that notice be given OF the tendency of
said application and the time and place Of
hearing thereon. by publishing the same oncs
in some newspaper having circulation in said
district
Robert A. Lowe, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

Nothing is impossible to the man
who can and will.-Mirabeau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

LOST-Pair of eyeglasses and case.
Dr. Vests name on case. Lost on
way to Eagles hall, probably in
hall. Reward ii returned to the
willard Restaurant, As East Main
st. 1928
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

LOST-Ladies' silver watch, at
tached to leather fob; monogram
on watch j. A. b. Reward IL re-
turned to So South Main st, up one
fight. 1928
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

THE DUTY is of alcohol; that's why
the old Danbury Hat Store at "A
Grand st is selling a better hat than
ever for $3.50 and $1.40. Remem-
Der the number, "a Grand st, just
around the corner from Bank st.
Only one toll. from maker to wear
er. 11-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

WANTED-For the U. 8. Marine
Corps, men between ages 81 and 80.
An opportunity to see the world.
For full Information apply In per-
son or by letter to postof1ce build
ing, Waterbury, Conn. 7-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

CLOTHING Made as good as new;
all kinds of repairing, at reasonable
prices. Cleaning and pressing at
short notice. Clothing made TO
order. ]. Gildin & Co, 119 South
Main st, up stairs. 12-19-f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
WANTED
WANTED-Young girl to mind
baby. Call on Mrs Southland, ~
Grand st. 1888

MALE HELP WANTED--Men want
ed for automobile positions. Even
now we have applications for chauf-
feurs in the early spring and will
have many more. Qualify now for
one of these positions. New Eng
land Auto School, Towle's Garage,
Waterbury. 1-20-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

TO RENT-Tenement OF five rooms,
all improvements, second floor. In,
uuire Mrs Dennis Flavin, 7S5 Bald
win st. l-15-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

LOST-A small gold. watch with
monogram ]. b., fastened to II
black fob with school medal II
found please return to Polls the
ater 1888
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

WANTED-Cleaning OF all kinds;
window washing. Satisfactory work.
H. II. Mckinley. So Kingsbury st.
Tel 293-3. 9-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

FOUND-Ladies' pocketbook, be-
tween Sylvan ave and Pearl lake.
Owner may obtain same by proving
property and paying for advertise
ment. ]. M. Kellys Market, 1876
Baldwin st. 1888
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
Miscellaneous,

MONEY LOANED-On furniture, pi-
amos, etc, on easy weekly payments
to suit; business confidential. Call
43 East Main st, room 81. 1888
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

315 Bank st. r. W. Lu-
cas's cigar store, one Of the largest
and best selected stocks of pipes and
smokers articles and all the favor
ite brands of cigars and tobacco.
Cigars by the box q specially. Call
and see us and you will surely come
again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

WANTED--Cast of clothing of all
kinds; highest prices paid. Mail Or
ders promptly attended to. A II.
Posner, 303 Pank st. 11-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
REAL ESTATE WANTED-WouI

REAL ESTATE WANTED-Would
like to hear at once from owner
having good medium size farm or
small business for sale in any good,
prosperous locality. Please give
price and description and reason
for selling. State when possession
can be had. No agents need reply.
Address Lock Drawer 9S4, Roches-
ter, N. Y. 1-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

WANTED-rhe people to know u
they have not 81 for ton OF coal
they can get big bag Of Otto Coke
from their grocer for dime. 12-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

WANTED-Position as second girl
in private family. Address l.. A.
c., this Office 1-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

TO RENT-Warm furnished room,
five minutes walk from green;
$1.25 per week. Inquire Mrs w.
w. Rowe, No Grove court, second
floor. 1-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

TO Reimbursement of rooms at
342 South Main st. Inquire at the
above number. 11-19-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

TO reimbursement of five rooms,
all improvements, and big store.
Just the place 10 live and do busi-
ness; TAB North Main st. 1l-4-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-24

TO RENT--Five rooms, all modern
improvements; near center. In
ouire of ]. Gotleib. 93 Park avenue,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
EElHEL BUSINESS BOOMING.
Saving, Tanning and Railroad Ends
Are Making Good Progress.

Bethel, April 10.--It is said tnat che
Bethel mills, operated BY a. N. Wash
burn h Co., have sawed out about 3hu,-
COO feet Of lumber IN the last six weeks.
Fisher Tannery is giving employ,
ment full time, six days In a week, To
one hundred men, with an average
weekly pay roll Of $i,100, never less
inan $1,000 Seven hundred and fifty
slues Of leather are turned ont daily,
threefourths Of which are finished here
into mat leather. The Fishers have re-,
Gently installed new setting-out ma
chlne, costing $3,50o, and expect 70 add
three other machines at a cost Of 5000
q piece For the most part the Fishers
divide the work between Bethel and
Roston ends. X. G. taking the latter
ard II. A. the former In this duh bus-
mess time in almost every part Of the
country, Bethel is especially favored BY
continued work and fair degree of
prosperity, and The r. G. Fisher 4 co !,
are among the most successful, thereby
proving themselves TO be business men
oe rare ability.
The large increase in the G. v. rail-
road business at this station has made
ii necessary to increase the trackage. A
survey has revealed the fact that some
Of the buildings are located partially on
railroad land. The lumber sheds are
said to be entirely on land owned by
The road and the owners Of the sheds
have been notified that they must be
removed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
TRACE GIRLS
EARLY LIFE
Chief Of Arlington Police Goes
TO Her Home
TO TALK WITH RELATIVES
Benedict Shanahan, Alleged to Have
Been One Of Annie Mullins Admirers,
Will Be Asked to Tell What
He Knows About Case.

Boston, April 1O-chief Urquhart Of
The Arlington police has gone To st,
Johns, n. f. TO investigate the life,
habits and friendships there Of Miss
Annie Mullins, the Cambridge house
maid, who was slain in Squire's Field,
Arlington, on the night Of March 27.
He will interrogate her parents, rela.
tives and friends, will inspect all the
letters which the girl sent home, iu-
quire among ner neighbors as To her
early love affairs and viii handle every
available thread in his effort to weave
i fabric Of tangible evidence. He will
be away q week.
Owing to his absence it was decided
to defer until next Friday the inquest
which was to have been resumed to-
day before Judge Stone in the third
district court al Cambridge. Many new
witnesses have been called by the gov
ernment, and the Arlington police are
said 70 be in possession Of much new
evidence.
In spite of the opinion Of the Cam
bridge police that the real slayer of the
2Wl was among the suspects already ex-
ainined and released, Chief Urquhart
and Inspector Hooley, who have kept
up tireless search since the body was
found two weeks ago, are convinced that
they have not yet struck the trail Of
the right man.
Inspector Hooley win interview Bene-
diet Shanahan, the fisherman who Is
alleged 10 have been IN admirer of Miss
Mullins, when his schooner, the Gather
inc and Ellen, comes in today or tomor-
row at I wharf from fishing trip.
The Arlington police will sift thc
Snanahan clew thoroughly The woman
in South Boston who il quoted as hay
ing said that Shanahan told her the
night Miss Mullins body was in South
Boston that be had been engaged to the
dead girl denies with emphasis that she
q Shanahan ever said anything Of the
KIND.
Mrs. Edward T. Powers Of a22 Ever
cit street, East Boston, with whom
Shauahan lodged since his release from
The Chelsea hospital, establishes an alibi
ioT him by The manner III which she AZ
counts for his movements from HE time
lie was discharged Az 4 patient until
he shipped on the Catherine and Ellen
last Friday, week after thc murder.
Benny Sbanahan conId never think
of harming anyone said she yesterday
Son the day of the murder he came
home at 4;30 p MI, and said he was
hot feeling we'll; htat be had cold AT
e:l5 he ate his supper and at 7 o'clock
went to bed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
CHAMBERLAIN POST
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY
st. Johnsbury's G. A. R. Organization
Has Been in Existence For Forty
Years-Exercises Opened
Last Night.

st. Johnsbury April chamberlain
post, /, G. A. r., began last night III
three days celebration Of the 40th an
niverSary of It's organization. 1t il be-
lieved this IS the second post organized
in the United States Members Of
Chamberlain relief corps are conducting
a bazaar in Grand Army hall, serving
dinners every night.
The exercises We're held I'm Grand
Army bali with the commander Of the
post, Capt. Lewis VI, Fisher, presiding.
Charles Ross read letter from MAJ.
Edward d. Reddington Of Evanston, ILL.,,
which paid a warm tribute TO Col.
George h. Chamberlain, for wnom the
post was named.
Col Chamberlain was native of
Lyndon VT, and after graduating from
Dartmouth college in the class Of go
enlisted from St ,1ohnshury, being the
colonel Of the 18th vt. regt. lie was
mortally wounded near Charlestown,
VA, in the summer Of 81. This letter
was followed by the historical address
by Capt Edward 4. Hoyey, The history
given BY Capt. Hoyey started with the
organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
COMMITTEES
ARE AGREED
Quarry Workers and Quarry
Owners Meet
ARRANGE NEW AGREEMENT
Which Is Satisfactory to Both Commit
tees and Will Be Acted on at a
Meeting Of Quarry Workers at
10 O'clock a. m. Tomorrow.

The committees from the Quarry
Workers Union and the Quarry Own.
ers' Association met at the rooms Of
the latter in this city this forenoon and
after a three hours session which closed
at o'clock reached an agreement on
d proposition which Is satisfactory to
both committees. While the committees
were not ready TO give out the PROPOSE
tion this afternoon, it Is understood to
provide for practically the old bill until
March !, 1909, when everyone will rel
ceive one-cent raise per hour. Several
matters Of contention were agreed 70
at the conference and members Of the
quarry workers committee expressed
themselves very well satisfied With the
proposition. A meeting Of the union
win be held in the basement Of st. Syl-
yester's church at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, when the proposition viii be
voted Oh. The committee will recon-
mend it's acceptance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
COUNTY SCHOOL MEETING
Was Held in Rutland Yesterday witA
Good Attendance.

Rutland. April 10. The second annual
meeting Of the school directors OF Rut-
land county was held here to-day with
County Examiner Winthrop P. Abbott
Of Proctor presiding and with nearly
all the towns in the county represented
The program was q highly interesting
one.
Mason s. Stone Of Montpelier gave
an address on Teachers Quantity and
Quality A strong address was given
by Henry G. Morrison, superintendent
Of public instruction in Concord, n. Ii,
on the subject. How to Have Better
Schools In the afternoon he spoke
again on the topic. Waste in School Adj
ministrations" DIR. G. s. Caverly Of
this city. president Of the state board
of health, spoke on the theme, The
state Board of Health and Public
Schools
The addresses were given by local III
rectors: eTruancy,p A. D- Tiffany, Pitts
ford Supervision and Capitalization,
w. II. Cooke, Pouitney; all the addresses
were discussed ana there was d question
box conducted by Hon. Mason 5. Stone,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
LOSERS paid FREIGHT"
WITH A BANQUET
Largely Attended Affair Participated in
by Members Of vincitia Club,
Following the Close Of the
Tournaments.

Nictors and yanquished in the winters
billiard and pool tournaments at Vim.
citia club gathered about the banquet
board last night, with the losers paying
the freight There were hundred OF
more men in the assembly, which was
held in the Masonic banquet hall. Two
long tables and d small table were sur
rounded by them. Enthusiasm, only,
was uncorked at the start and reigned
throughout the evening They cheercd
everybody and everything, from the
pleasing strains from the boys orchestra
10 the graceful collapse OF Capt. Mac
kay when bis chair hattened out under
him.
For two hours and more the company
were busy accumulating work for their
stomachs, aided and abetted by the ex-
cellence Of the yiands prepared and
served By the ladies of the uniyersalist
church, who took large-sized contract
and fulfilled it to Tie letter From vA.
=, 6" soup down through fish, entree,
roast vegetable, salad and dessert
courses, to coffee and cigars, the menu
was most paIatable.
The banqueters kept the orchestra
busy, allowing hardly 4 Iet.up IN the
music, and, most OF the time, aecompas
nied the boys with knife and glass
accompaniment, with vocal effort sand
wiched in. John w. Gordon had con-
sented to act as POSTMASTER. thereby
offering himself as target for good
natnred jokes which ranged from gbes
at the Haynes automobile to the presen-
ration OF a gigantic corkscrew.
The postmaster stated that he had
intended to have the captains OF both
the winning and the losing teams in the
tournaments speak, but the winning cap
tains-G C- Carpenter in billiards and
John II Averill ii pool had, with mod !.
esty becoming winner, withdrawn
from the assemblage SO the task OF
telling how the tournaments we're played
and lost-deyolved upon James Mac
kay, pool captain, and DR. Il, M. Lynde,
leader Of the forlofn hope in billiards,
Both showed they were good losers.
Tim Russell, who is training for club
coach in billiards. and who coached all
his proteges To defeat, told story Or
two and wound up BY presenting the
toastmaster an American cockscrew1
pr. y. q Watt was introduced as the
best rooter of the rooters" and liz spoke
Of the pleasures which the tournaments
occasioned during the winter Ward
Carver had something TO say about
"Dried.applc Pies; Emery Il. Smith got
of some hits on people in national and
local life; Hollister jackson told about
one Of his dreams (non-politieall VIII
Reynolds, president Of the club, also re-
lated dream which someone else
dreamed and the toastmaster wound up
the proceedings with an original poem on
billiards aud pool.
The club committee which arranged
the banquet were ali follows: John M.
Gordon james Mackav, II. u Slayton,
Dr. D. G. Watt and Dr. II, MI Lynde.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
GR0ToN VILLAGE AFFAIRS.
Trustees, Elected Tuesday Met Last
Night For Organization.

Groton, April l0 The annual meet
ing OF the Incorporated village Of Groton
was held Tuesday evening, at school
house hail
Officers elected were AZ follows Mod
orator G. G. Lord; clerk. Il. f. Clark;
treasurer n u. Hall; trustees. u. VI
Iarling, ST. d. Coffin, e. u. Clark, r. d.
Sherry and Il. q. WeIch; collector, John
Eenzie, The trustees held meeting
last evening and have appointed NJ. D
Coffin chairman, f. 7. CLARK, clerk Of
the board, G. III Knox, Al. r.. Taylor
and G. H, Hendry fire wardcns.
The annual moating Of the Connecti-
cut Wells River Unit was held Tuesday
at 1890 a. m. The forenoon session
was public and was in charge 81 e. III.
riIlsbury, chairman. The officers elect
al for the ensuing year are Chairman
Nj =. Brock secretary, M nj Giiiiliian;
committee, Richard Patter-
son, A. W. MeTam, Ryegate; G. III.
Fillabury, Greton. II, u. White. Top
sham Tie election of superintendent
vas postponed to May 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-10
GRANITE MEN WORKING
UNDER NEW TERMS
Secretary James Duncan. Says Quincy
Men Win Continue to Do So,
Unless Stopped

Quincy, Mass, April 10.--Tlat the
Quincy granite workers are working TO.
dag under the agreement signed some
days ago, and that they win continue
10 do SO, is the statement made yes
terday to reporter by James Duncan
member Of the International Executive
Board Of the International Granite Cut
tcrs' association Of America.
Mr. Duncan declared that a mistake
had been made In the statement that
the Quincy granite manufacturers had
replidiated the agreement signed last
week between the representatives of the
union and those from the manufactur-
ers. 1t was claimed that the manufac-
turers based their refusal 10 comply
with the terms agreed to on certain al
legged facts which MIR. Duncan declares
not to exist.
eve are working now under the
agreement" DE said. "as signed some
days ago, and shall most assuredly con
tinue TO do 80. unless the manufactur.
eFs stop Us through legal action.
Mr., Duncan said that il was incor,
rect that before the recent conference,
which ended in the framing of the
agreement, the representatives had
agreed that majority vote OF the six
members Of the conference committee,
three from the manufacturers and three
from the union, would carry any propo-
sition; that the union had relied upon
the vote of William S. Alexander Of
Barre. Vt. to carry their points, and
that the Quincy manufacturers had OBJ
iected to the sa-called '.elosed shop
agreement Of the conference.
sThese are the facts, said Mr.. Dun
can. ~Tae conference had agreed that
any vote, To be binding. should consist
Of i majority Of the representatives on
each side. For instance, if three union
r en- ana one of the manufacturers voted
together that vote would not be binds
ing. as a majority of the manufacturers
Lad not voted for II.
The Quincy manufacturers have al
WAYS considered Mr. Alexander an an
authority ON the kind of matters dis
eilssed at this conference. and were fully
agreed to his serving on the committee
and also acting az chairman. d. l..
Mclean, another member Of the com
miitee. represents the View England
Granite works, with quafries in Com
cord, n u. and G. Harry Rogers of
koekport, Mass Of the Rockport