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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14
jim LET'S BLUE LAWS ALONE
Mayor Will Do No Enforcing, but
Wait OF Legislature.
SAYS IT WILL MODIFY STATUTES
Fields Has Ceased Talking and Ca.
pituIated, So the Situation
Remains as 1T Has
Been All Along.

Confident that the incoming legislature
will modify the blue laws" Of Nebraska,
Mayor Dahlman will take no further steps
toward enforcing the laws unless demand
is made upon him so to do.
This was the decision he arrived at Fri
day morning upon the receipt of the letter
from c. E. Fields, secretary of the Retail
demand that the laws be enforced was
withdrawn.
The mayor says he understands that the
supreme court made no ruling on the blue
laws" themselves in its decision of October
%. but merely upheld the lower court in
it's refusal to grant writs of habeas corpus
to John Ryan, cigar dealer, and Jacob
Caldwell, barber, who were arrested last
winter when the attempts were made t.
enforce the Sunday closing laws, applyin,
to all classes of business. When the cour
makes a direct ruling showing just what
the law is and to what it applies, then the
mayor will take further action, he says,
but at present he believes he has done
about all that can be done in the premises
Six Complaints.
I'VE now have some 600 complaints against
people who sold goods on Sunday and I fai
to see what would be the use of makinl
further arrests until these are disposed
Of" said the mayor. "As I read the. Law
It is very uncertain as to what is mean.
and until a ruling is made on it or until
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14

definite demand is made upon me to en-
force 1t 1 believe l will allow things to be
as they are.
II take it that all this talk about en-
forcing the obnoxious laws has been for
the purpose of making them all the more
obnoxious, so there would be no danger Of
the incoming Legislature doing nothing with
them. But 1 am practically positive that
the legislature will at least modify the
laws, If it does not wipe them out COM
pletely, and in the face of this fact, es-
pecially as the Legislature will meet in such
a short time now, 1 believe it would be
best to lay low and let things take their
course.
'If an attempt were made to enforce the
Sunday closing laws we would have to
swear in nearly every able-bodied man in
town to do It."
c.. E. Fields made his demand on the
mayor Tuesday, withdrawing it two days
later. The mayor at first intended to ask
the legal department for an opinion, but
he has not done so.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14

brothers, is connected with the barber shop
under the Nebraska National bank. There
are also five sisters of the injured man.
Careful Mnn Mt His Work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14
WATTLES FEARS NO TROUBLE
Says Street Railway VIII Not Have
to Pay Iowa S23O,OOO in
Fines.

The Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Rail-
way company does not think 1t will be
compelled to pay any $4,000 to the state
Incorporation. President G. w. Wattles
of the company declared Friday that the
matter would be settled amfcably and that
no suit would ensue.
An Iowa statute provides a fine of 800
a day in the event of a failure for a foreign
corporation doing business in the Hawk
eye state to file articles of corporation at
Des Moines and to pay the required fees,
which are large. Attorney General Webb
Byers has gone with a sharp stick for other
corporations, notably the Western Union,
which, he says, have failed to comply with
the Iowa law. Thursday the Iowa execu-
tive council, including Governor Cummins
and the attorney general, heard statements
from President Wattles and other officials
of the Omaha company, who asked to be
relieved of the assessment and fine in view
of the fact that the company operates a
line to the Iowa State Deaf institute. Des
Moines dispatches state that the executive
council indicated that II could grant no
such relief.
Attention of the state officials was called
to the fact that the street railway company
transacts business in Iowa following the I'M
transfers or scent fares between the two
cities. An investigation followed and the
fact was developed that the company is
violating the statute on the matter of filing
articles of Incorporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14
DRIVER MAY BEtATALLY HURT
James Konvalin is Knocked from
Wagon by Street Car.
BASIC SKULL FRACTURE RESULTS
Alan Goes to Work for NJ. f. Smith &
Co. April 13 and is Injured
November IS, on
Friday.

James Konvalin, driver of one Of the
large auto trucks used by N. e. Smith &
Co. for the delivery and hauling of goods,
was probably fatally injured by being
thrown from his seat about twenty-five
feet onto the stone pavement in front of
1912 South Thirteenth street.
A swiftly moving southbound street car
of the Albright line struck the front part
of the truck as Konvalin was attempting
10 cross from west to east, and DIR. Bunce,
who attended the injured man at the
Omaha General hospital, says that a basic
fracture OF the skull may have been sus'
tanned and death may result. The mar
did not regain consciousness for severa
hours after the accident.
The accident happened at 9:52 o'clocl
Friday morning, the 18th Of the month
Konvalin started to work for the Smith
firm on the 18th of April. The recurrence
of 10 with the added appearance of Friday
in the case, has fully explained the acct
dent to those superstitiously inclined.
Konvalin 10 married and has two chill
dren. ages 4 and 1 years. He is q years ole
and lives near Fourth street and Wool
worth avenue. Until recently he lived a
406 Lincoln avenue, and his parents, MI
and Mrs. John Konvalln live near that ad
dress. John Konvalin, sr.. is a driver 70
the American Smelling company. and JohI
Konvalin, jr., one of the injured mans tw'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14
CUPID AT HIS OLD TRICKS
Invades Ranks of Railway Mail
Clerks This Fall, as is His
Custom.

It usually happens that Dan Cupid begins
playing havoc in the ranks Of the railway
mail clerks in the late fall and this fall is
no exception. The first of the clerks to
fall a victim this season is George Bach
man, who was married unknown to his fell
low clerks about a week ago to Miss Sophie
Koesper at Beemer. The first intimation
that the other clerks had Of the affair was
the presence OF a couple Of boxes of cigars
at the railway mail headquarters in the
federal building Friday morning with the
compliments Of Mr.. Bachman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bachman will make their home at
21Ol Miami street, Omaha. Mr.. Bachman is
on the Omaha and Ogden division OF the
railway mail service
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14

brothers, is connected with the barber shop
under the Nebraska National bank. There
are also five sisters of the injured man.
Careful Man at His Work.
According to a statement made by c. w.
Russell Of NJ. E. Smith & Co., who i'm
mediately visited the scene Of the accident
with e. c. Wilbur of the same firm, Kon-
valin always was a careful driver and an
excellent employe. Witnesses of the affair
say that the street car in the case was
going at a high rate of speed when 1t
struck the truck, and declare that Motor
mar Chris Christianson, No. Az, did not
ring his bell to warn Konvalin. Conductor
Charles Hudson, No. 261, was the other
member of the car crew. The car left the
scene of the accident after DR.. Bunce, who
happened to be in the vicinity, took charge
of the case. However, their names had to
be secured from the street car company's
office, as the car left before the police
ambulance arrived. Officials of the street
car company say that Motorman Chris
Hanson did sound his gong, and that Kon-
valin turned directly across the tracks in
the middle of the block.
Was Delivering Packages.
Konvalin had been delivering packages
and had one for Charles George, a whole
sale dry goods merchant at 11A South
Thirteenth. The truck passed Georges
store and continued half a block south be.
fore turning to cross the tracks, 1t being
supposed that Konvalin intended to go tc
Georges on the other side of the street
It is thought that Konvalin did not hear
The street car approach on account of the
! wind and snow. AS his truck started tc
, cross the west track, being headed east
the south-bound car struck the heavy ma.
chine, pushing it about twenty feet before
stopping, and Konvalin was thrown some
distance onto the cobblestone pavement.
His injury was Immediately pronounced
serious by the several doctors in attend
ance, Police Surgeon Harris being presen
in addition to DR.. Bunce, and DIR. Allison
also being in attendance at the hospital
1t was stated that until Konvalln regaineC
consciousness nothing could be ascertaineS
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-14

definitely about his condition, further than
that 1t was serious.
Witnesses of the accident were Joe Sher-
man, 1906 South Thirteenth street, and All.
Garleik, 1912 South Thirteenth street. The
injured man was taken into the ~latter's
shoe shop until the police ambulance ar
rived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Donoyan-Butler.

A wedding which attracted many witnesses was solemnized at the If,1- maeulate Conception church this morning at 3 o'clock, the principals being Miss Mary L. Butler, until re- gently of Derby, and John L. Dono- van, one of the prominent young men of this city. The Rev J. E. o Bricn, acting pastor of the church, per- formed the ceremony and also cele- brated the nuptial mass which fol- lowed. William Donovan, brother of the groom, and Miss Agnes Butler, sister of the bride, were the attend- ants. The bride was attired in a gown of lavender silk trimmed with real lace and wore large hae trimmed with canary paradise birds. The maid wore an empire suit of green and a pink hat trimmed with white plumes. After the ceremony reception was held at the brides home, 20 Cooke street. Miss Butler was widely known in Derby, where she has resided a number of years. On their return from a short Wed- ding trip MT and Mrs Donovan will reside in the Albermarle on Cooke street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
FAD NEGRO DEAD.
Bartlett. Who Was Sorry He Did Noe
 Kill Hogan, Expires.

Hartford. Nov Civilian Bart lett, colored, AS years old, died at the state prison at Wethersfeld yeu- terday morning of heart disease. Bartlett was sentenced September 2l. 1905, by Judge Robinson to from ten to fifteen years Imprisonment for assault and attempt to commit mur- der on John Hogan in this city July 20, 1905. Bartlett had been in the insane ward at the prison for tho past four months.
 Bartlett was Kentucky negro, 6 feet tall, who could neither read nor write, He was an itinerant carriage painter, and had been in Hartford about three months when he tried to kill Hogan on Main street. because he said, Hogan had called him a vile name. In the police court on July 21, 1905, Bartlett said.
 Hogan had no kick coming. l used him like a gentleman and treat ed him highly. l only let little of his blood flow. What ought to have done was to have quartered him as they do in the south Then I would have taken his remains to tho public square, poured on little oil and turpentine, piled on some cotton and struck match. If l had done that the people would have had q kick. As it is Hogan is in the hospi. tai and not dead. I only lanced him with the knife.'
 The trial in the criminal superior court was sensational. John w. Coo- gan was appointed Bartlett's courl- sel, but the negro consistently refus- ed to let MT Coogan conduct the case, and Bartlett questioned the witnesses himself. He finally took the stand and admitted cutting Ho- gan. Then he said: After I cut him he looked up at me and his eyes seemed to say, Have mercy! and l went no further. What I ought to have done was to have cut him up as would butcher a hog, drag the car- cass to the railroad tracks, stuff it with cotton, soak it with turpentine and burn it."
 MT Coogan endeavored to bring out that Bartlett was insane, but physi- clans testified otherwise.
 Bartlett secured the courts per- mission to address the jury, and he harrangued them, shouting at the top of his voice. MT Coogan also ad- dressed the jury, and one of the striking incidents of the trial occur red during his remarks. He said that Bartlett's attack on Hogan was without provocation. That's right, no provocation at all." shouted Ho- gan from among the spectators, and Hogan was quickly removed from the room by the late Sheriff Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and determination of benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the discontin- uance of the layout and grade and building lines on Beech street, from Long Hill road to Wall street, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen, June 15, 1908. approved June 16. 1908. made report to the Board of Aldermen, setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, in all respects pursuant to the provis- ions of the charter of said city, to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon, they did assess and determine that the benefits and damages are equal to all persons in- terested in the proposed public inn provement.
 Report accepted. assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen November 2. 1908. approved Novem- Der 3, 1908. (Attest)
 WILLIAM H. SANDLAND.
 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Sfier.O,NciI

A very pretty wedding took place at noon Saturday at the Church of the Sacred Heart, New Haven when Miss Nina Veronica Stier became the bride of Harry ONeil, clerk in the pharmacy of c. Leslie Dexter & Go, of Water- bury. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Michael McKeon. The bride was charmingly attired in a directoire gown of gray chiffon broadcloth with large picture hat to match and carried huge bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The mat ron of honor was Mrs H. H. 0'Neil of Hartford, who was gowned in 8 costume of London smoke and car ried pink chrysanthemums. The groom's brother, H. H. VNeil, was best man. Following the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs Philip Huber in Plymouth street. They were the recipients of many useful and ornamental presents con- sisting of silver. cut glass, pictures, etc. After short wedding trip, they will reside at 2S2 Willow street Waterbury, where the groom has a home furnished for his bride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
CITY NEWS.

Miss May Morrisey has returned to her home after weeks visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 James l.. Duncan of this city. who is clerk in the patent office at Wash ington, was home to-day to vote. On his way to Waterbury he stopped al New York to see his daughter Kath- erine, who is in hospital there re- ceiying treatment for burns recently received in this city. While The child's condition is not critical, 1t Ia serious.
 A little : year old Italian girl while playing around bonfire in the rear of the Frank Tudor block on North Main street yesterday, had her clothing take fire and she ran around the yard. A Mrs Rice. who lives in the block, seized the girl and tore the burning clothing from her body. She was badly burned about the thighs and legs and was attend ed by Dr Lally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
TIMELY TOPICS.

Fenner sells coal hods, shovels and ash sifters at very low prices.
 Scotts dyers and cleaners renovate your old dresses, gloves, etc, at low prices.
 Look up the fannelette garments for men and women that Currans are selling.
 Get a claim on one of those Boughton park lots before the price goes up for 1909.
 Sale tomorrow at the Public Mar ket on flour, potatoes, butter and meats.
 J. B. Mullings & Son have clothing from the leading makers in the country.
 All the Waterbury girls and boys and even Nancy Dodge herself have voted to continue Dodge as shoe king of Waterbury.
 Miller & Peck has a big line of comfortables, blankets, counterpanes and all bedding supplies. Ehrlich, Rockwell & Forester will have a special demonstration of furs Wednesday and Thursday. John McElligott says your house will be comfortable if you burn his Lehigh coal Grieve, Bisset &, Holland have g fine selection of coat sweaters fol women, misses and boys. Bring your pictures to Adt's tc be framed. They have variety o1 frames and mouldings. Jones, Morgan & Co have good line of winter overcoats at prices from $10 or as high as you want l to go.
 Free plumes to ladies at the Eng | fish Woolen Mills Cos. Bring order for suit or overcoat to their store Emerson shoe for men at J. G Jackie & Sons, $3.50 and $4. Bun | ion shoe for men or women $4. The Hub Grocery Co. make a gooc
 offering this week of low prices anc
 plenty of stamps, Great values in underwear, no | tions, domestics and furnishings al Musler & Liebeskind's. Try some of ZiglatzkiMarks var
 nish for your linoleum. Preserves your floor covering. Apothecaries Hall Go have tho best paints for interior or exterior painting. Stock of stains and channels. Try some of the Astor blend cof fee at 25c a pound. See their new | line of canned goods at Model Mar 1 ket.
 Try a pair of Elton shoes from l Holczer's. Good wearing qualitie. | cost only $3. The Boston Furniture Go ha' | everything for furnishing up dining
 rooms, parlors and all other rooms. The universal bread maker is or
 sale at Reid & Hughes and the prices 1 are $2 and $2.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and determination of benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the layout of the discontinuance of Locust street, from Vine street to a point about 120 feet easterly, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen, September IA, 1908, approved Sep tember 15, 1908, made report to the Board of Aldermen, setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, in all respects pursuant to the provis- ions of the charter of said city, to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who ap- peared before them.
 And thereupon, they did assess named person pay to the City of Waterbury, for benefits accruing to it, by reason of the proposed public improvement, over and above all damages, the sum written opposite its name to wit: The Chase Rolling Mill Go. $50.
 And they did further assess and determine that the benefits and dam- ages are equal to all other persons interested in the proposed public improvement.
 Report accepted. assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen November ?, 1908, approved Novem- Der 3, 1908. (Attest)
 WILLIAM H. SANDLAND,
 City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
LAWSON TO WHISTLE LACY
Handicap Wrestling Match in NaugaA
 tuck Thursday.

Chic Lawson of Naugatuck, who claims that he has never been de- feated by man in hjs class or In a contest with a wrestler who out weighed him by twenty pounds, IS up against hard proposition on Thursday night, when he will wrestle Tom Lacy of Adams, Mass. Lacy, who weighs 133 pounds, agrees to throw Lawson, who weighs 1l5 pounds twice i'll an hour. Lawson says he has swept the boards of men in his class and he is obliged to go out of it to get a match of any con- sequence. The match will take place in Naugatuck. Lacy claims the championship at 133 pounds. He de- feated lizzie Winters and lost to him and he has wrestled draws with Fritz Hanson and Bob Somerville. It was some time ago when Lacy met Hanson and the latter is now too heavy for match with the Adams man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and determination of benefits and damages accruing to all parties interested by the layout of the discontinuance of Vine street from Farm street, southerly, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen, September IA, 1908, ap- proved September 15, 1908 made re- port to the Board of Aldermen, set ting forth that they caused reason- able notice to be given to all per sons interested in the proposed pub lie improvement, in all respects pur- suant to the provisions of the char ter of said city, to appear before them and be heard in reference there- to, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said mo- tice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon, they did assess and determine that the following named person pay to the city of Waterbury, for benefits accruing to 1t, by rea- son of the proposed public improve ment, over and above all damages, the sum written opposite it's name. to wit:
 The Chase Rolling Mill Co.,, $500.
 And they did further assess and determine that the benefits and dam- ages are equal to all other persons interested in the proposed public im- provement
 Report accepted, assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted, by the board of aldermen November 2, 1908, approved Novem- Der 3, 1908.
 Attest:
 WILLIAM H. SANDLAND, City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

315 Bank st, F. ". 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 a speciality. Call and see us and you will surely come again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
rrominent Man Dead.

Hartland. Nov 3.-George ". Mil- Ter. a prominent man here. 4e years Of age. died yesterday, He held sew eral town offices and represented this place in the legislature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Miscellaneous.

LOST-In the 25c store, Saturday night, a pocketbook containing a sum of money. Finder please re- turn to Democrat office and receive a reward. 11-2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Fl. A. DULAC. builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting a speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith & Co, 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postofice box Ii.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

WANTED-Boys and girls to learn telegraph operating good pay, steady work. teach quickly. Ap- ply room 46 Buckingham building. Katherine Foley, experienced tele- graph operator. 11s3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

ATTENTION NTISTS S. We have everything in this neigb- 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 at.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

SUITS made from Irish tweeds. The most reliable place to get a suit, overcoat or trousers is at the Irish Woolen Mills Co, 151 Bank st, room 4, Farrelly & Dwyer. Best material, best workmanship, latest styles. Made to order on the premises.
 11-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNI- TURE-The cheapest place in the city to buy your furniture. I have whatever you want at the lowest prices. If you have any second hand furniture to sell let me give you a price on it. Philip Miller, 249 South Main st. 9-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

WANTED-The people to know If they have not $7 for a ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for dime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

LINE YOUR chicken coops and work shed for winter with patent wind and damp proof paper boards; cheap and easily applied, in sheets 1Sx221a inches; soc hundred. Twenty will cover wall 6x8 feet. Address or call at Democrat office.
 10-22-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
WANTED.

WANTED-Salesman Excellent op- portunity for up to date active man. Apply manager, 7S East Main st.
 10-3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

WANTED-To purchase a house on Union st. Give lowest price. Ad- dress box 49, city. 1l-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Gateiy 6 Brennan have a good variety of mems overcoats at low prices, women's coats s1e up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
NOTICE,

Time having elapsed the follow ing pledges will be sold at private sale if not called for by the 1st of November 1908