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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
BY RoosEvELT's ORDERS.

Thomaston, Me, Nov 2O.-Although Warden Smith of the state prison was informed by telegraph that President Roosevelt had pardoned Ephraim Clark, alias William Smith, a life con- vict for murder on the schooner Jeffer- son Borden, Clark will not be released until the formal warrant of pardon ar rives by mail. Clark's sentence was commuted to end to-day. but Warden Smith says his condition in prison will remain unchanged until the official pa pers arrive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
JOCKEY CLUB STAKES.

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov 20.-The Hot Springs Jockey club stakes, just closed here, have received the unprecedented number of 2.63O entries to thirteen events, an average of 202 to each race. This is said to be the largest entry list on record. Among the nominators are Captain Sam Brown, John W. Schorr c. R. Ellison, Barney Schreib- CT, M. Goldblatt, J. B. Respess, w.. E. Applegate, J. Redegap, J. D. Cushing, w. O. McGuigan, F. C.. Van Meter. John Fay and J. J. Marklein.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
TO UNIONIZE HOTELS.
Two Thousand Cooks Have Plans
 Under Way.

New York, Nov 20.--At meeting Of cooks and their assistants plans have been laid to unionize the employees of every hotel, restaurant and club in the city under the auspices of the New York Culinary association. There are said to be 2,OOO members already en- rolled and these include all shades and degrees of chefs from the high salaried men uptown to those who brown wheat cakes on the Bowery. The meeting was addressed in four lam guages and the enthusiasm grew when q big delegation of German walters arrived with promises from their union to cooperate with the cooks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Well Known Danbury Physician Is
 Under Arrest.

Danbury, Nov 2O.-Dr Hiram A. Wheeler, g years old, a well known practicing physician of this city, was arraigned in the city court this morn ing on the charge of murder. pr Wheeler is accused of causing the death of Mrs William H. Waterman, 26 years old, wife of a natter, which fol- lowed a criminal operation. Mrs Wa terman's death occurred on Wednesday night Before an operation was per formed upon her on Wednesday after noon in hope of saving her life, she made an ante-mortem statement in which she accused Dr Wheeler of nal practice. This statement was present ed to Coroner Doten at an inquest held yesterday afternoon and upon the evt dence given to the coroner Prosecuting Attorney Booth issued a warrant fol Dr Wheeler's arrest. The prisoner vii be given hearing tomorrow morning Bail was fixed at 5000, which he has been unable to obtain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
ELEVENTH DAY or CONVENTION
Federation of Labor May Adjourn To-
 Morrow Night.

lnoIIOW5 NEIL.
 Boston. Nov 2O--With the most iIrl- portant questions confronting the del- egates. except those having to do with inter-union disputes and trade .juris- dlctlons, acted upon one way or an other.' there was some expectation when the convention of the American Fedora ton of Labor was continued to- day that a final adjournment might be reached tomorrow evening. This was the eleventh day of the convention and the great bulk of work given t0 the delegates had been accomplished
 The first business of to-day was to adopt some plan whereby the prob lems arising from the relations of the building trades affiliated with the fed eration might be easily and effectually settled, either by first enlarging the ex- ecutive council or by creating a spe4 cial committee which would have ex- tension powers to deal with the build ing trades difficulties Action upon this matter was postponed from yes terday, when the convention was di- yided as to the proper course to pur- sue.
 Immediately after the convention '0S OpOASu Uy II tT0Il1pGTS.$s Vice President Duncan stated that President Roosevelt had responded to the appeal of the fedora ton, repeated ly made to many presidents, and has pardoned Ephraim W. Clark, who has been serving a life sentence for mur- dar as one of the schooner Jefferson Borden mutineers. The announce- ment was greeted with applause and r-r.fa raf f1any, l~..s z5 | graphed to the president and congratll- lations to Mir Clark
 The committee on law then reported favorably on a resolution to add two members of the executive council. who shall look after all matters pertaining to the building trades
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
The Green Postal Case,

BINGHAAITON, N. Y, Nov. 2O.-The examination of State Senator George B. Green in the postal cases will be begun before United States Commis sioner Charles s. Hall here this morn. ing The hearing is to determine wheth- CT MT. Green shall be turned over to the Washington authorities for trial on the four indictments now standing against him. It is expected that the examination will last several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
SEVEN BLOCKS BURNED.

Mexico City, Nov 2O.-The fire which started at Vera Cruz on Wednesday destroyed seven blocks of dwellings, leaving 1900 people homeless. Nearly all the victims of the fire are poor peo- pie, the interests of the port not being affected. There is no esti- mate of the loss sustained, but the az gregate will not be large as practically all the property destroyed was little better than huts, but the people burned out lost all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20

Peter Mortensen was shot to death fur the murder of James R. Hay on the night of December It, 1901. The day following report was circulated that Hay, who was secretary of the Pacific Lumber Go, had abScOnued, taking with him $3, ,SOO collected from Mortensen on a bill due to the company. Mortensen was indebted to the company for ma- terial used in his contracting business and had been urged to make a pay ment. December 16 he called at the office of the company and said he had the money in gold concealed in his eel lar and asked Hay to, come around that night and get it. The men were neigh bors. Hay left his house shortly after dinner that evening, stating that he was going to Mortensen's to collect some money. That was the last seen of him alive. December IS Hays body was found buried in a shallow grave in the midde of pasture not far from Nor tensen's home. A bullet hole through the head showed the manner of death. Mortensen was immediately arrested. Soon afterwards Mrs Mortensen left Salt Lake with her children without calling on her husband to say goodbye. The laws of Utah do not permit wife to testify against her husband, but it was learned that Mrs Mortensen con- sidered him guilty of the murder be- cause of the fact that he had gone out with Hay that night and remained over an hour. When he returned he was ghastly pale and cautioned his wife not to tell anyone he had left the house. A strong chain of circumstantial evi- dence was woven around Mortensen at the trial and he was pronounced guilty on tha first ballot. The most sensa- tional incident of the trial was the testimony of James Sharp, Hays fath- er-in-law, who stated that he knew on the night before the body was dis covered that Hay had been murdered by Mortensen. because God had re vealed it to him. This so-called .rev- elation" testimony was made the basis of an appeal to the supreme court for new trial, which, however, was de. nied the jurors stating that this had not influenced their decision in any way
 The choice of death by shooting Or hanging is given condemned in Utah, and .Mortensen chose to meet his death by the bullets of the prison guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Father Sander Has Disappeared.

a NEW YORK. Nov. 20-The Rev. Fla ther George D. Sander, rector of St. .Leonard's Roman Catholic church of Brooklyn, has not made his appearance at his parsonage since he departed aft
 CT the publication of stories to the eff feet that he had maintained an estab- Iishment in New Jersey where he bred
 and kept fast horses. r.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Chinese Flows,

Chinese farmers use blow that is very small and with but one handle. the moldboard having but few inches of surface. It simply scratches the top of the soil and is frequently drawn by men and women, The Chinese have no con- ception of deep blowing and it would be contrary to their traditional agricultural, training to turn the valuable surface soil underneath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
FORTY YEARS ON BENCH.

Chicago. Nov 2o.-To-day marked the fortieth year of consecutive service on the bench in Chicago by Judge Joseph D. Gary. Such lengthy public career Is said to be without parallel either in the United States or Great Britain among elected officials. Judge Gary has presided at many memorable trials. notably that of the anarchists who were executed for the bomb throwing in Haymarket square
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
when the Japs Are Pleased

In some parts of. Japan the people have queer way Of showing their ap-: preciation of fine acting. They throw portions of their clothing on the stage and after the performance redeem the articles, the money going to the actor or actress who has excited their adnni- ration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Soldier. odered to Telluride.

DENVER, Nov. 20.-Goyernor James H. Peabody has stated that he has or dered troops to Telluride to guard the mines and mills there so that the oper- ators may make an effort to resume The governor said that today between 400 and 300 soldiers will be sent, in cluding infantry, cavalry aud artiI- lery..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
w. Hepburn Russell Has Lost an Fly,

w. hepbuFh HuSse1A HaLS AOst hm hye = ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. .20.--William Hepburn Russell of New York city reached Atlanta with an eye so badly infamed. that he had to seek the sery- ices of a surgeon. An abscess had formed in the eye and Dr. A. ". Cal
 houn found it necessary to remove it. The operation was successful. Mir. Russell hopes to be able to go 10 the United States circuit court here today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
UnskilIed Labor.

Within the last five years the un- skilled immigrant labor has begun to organize The United Mine Workers, numbering 100000, and the longshore- men, numbering 10000, are perhaps the most compact of all organizations of labor, and they are mainly Irish, Italian and Slav. -..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
New York Markets.

ts d4 hgt 0 qHieter Mnnsso SS,9504 10: winter extras, $343.35; winter WHEAT-Opened firm and somewhat higher in December but later eased off on liberal northwest receipts and outside sell ing; December, S1AQ6715c.; May, s2 15-16@ RYE-Nominal; state and Jersey, 5s@ 5sc.: No 2 western, 63c. nominal f. o. b., CoRN-Dull and lower refiecting fine weather and local short sales; December oATs~Nominal; track, white state, 40 45c.; track. white, western, 41Q45c.
 PORK-steady; mess, $SG13.7o; family lLsARD-Dull; prime western steam, BUTTER-ouiet to firm; extra cream cry. 29c. sta te dairy, 1502oc.
 fancy, small. colored, September. l1Nc. i: late ma made los+c snnai 1ono white septem- September, 11Ac.; late made, 16szc; large, white, September 11a4c.; late made, 1os4c
 EGGS-strong: state and Pennsylvania nia seconds to firsts. 2sGs2c western ex- K tras. 33c.; western firsts. 31@s2c:
 se edntrfugs ss tezt asc & r99ns nensd quiet; crushed. 5.3oc.; powdered. 4S0c.
 TURPENTINE-oufet at 59G5s1sc.
 RICE-;steady; domestic, 4d6c; Japan, .,TALLow--steady; city, 41zc.: country. IHA9-ouiet: shipping soa75c.; good to choice, S5992Rc.
 Live Stock Market.
 GATTLE-Market .a steady eh99icsa e59H sos9 HOGS -Msrket lower. prime heavy and Workers. $485G4.9o; pigs, s4.7oG4so; roughs. = SHEEP sPfi .js AND LAMBs-Market steady :; l prime wethers s. .S0@4; culls and common. a 5012: choice laulbs, S. 4eG5. SO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
AIRSHIP BLEW UP

Paris, Nov 2O.-The Lebaudy afrship,5 on descending to-day near the balloon ing ground at Moudon, struck tree and blew up. The whole airsIip was completely destroyed, but the occu- pants. pilot and an engineer, were un- injured. M. Lebaudy was not on board A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
A Eortuue Jr Renting Chairs

NAPLES, Nov. 2O.-Pasqualino Stri- no, who has just died here, made a for tune by renting chairs in church at 2 cents each for every service. When his effects were examined it was found that he had left a fortune of S1O0,O0O. Some of the bank notes found have long been out of circulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
stromho1i.a New Crater,

> ROME, Nov. 20.-For some time past the volcano of Stromboli has been showing signs of increased activity, emitting considerable quantities of smoke, ashes and redhot stones, ac- companied by loud detonations. The opening of a new crater was signal ized by a tremendous report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Notable Relic.

The wine dagon of Admiral Bruey's captured by Lord Nelson and given by him to Lady Hamilton, was recently. sold in a London auction room! Tho, fiagon is engraved on one side, Nelson to Emma. Tn commemoration of the victory of the Nile, Vanguard, septem- Der 29, 179s. My fortieth birthday"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Henry Baxter Kingsley Missing.

3 RUTLAND, Vt, Nov. 20. = Henry Baxter Kingsley of this city, who mys- teriously dropped out of sight while on visit to New York, is still missing. All efforts to trace him from the time he was last seen, last Saturday, in the Grand Central station, New York, have been without result. Friends are un- able to account for his sudden disap- Dearance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
w1lliam Jennines Bryan In London

"AAAAA" OShh2R&B 2sESAN Ah AOAAOA' 2. LONDON, Nov. 2O.-Mr. William Jen- .nings Bryan devoted his first day in London principally to seeing some of the sights of the. city. He called on the American ambassador, to whom he had letter from Senator Hay, went to Westminister abbey, saw the king and queen of Italy oil their way to the Guildhall and heard MT. Asquith deliver q speech. Tonight he is going to hear MT. Chamberlain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
CITY OFFICIALS ARRESTED.

Trinidad. Col. Nov 2O.-The mayor, marshal and other city officials of Hastings were arrested yesterday on compaint of the striking mine workers, charged with false arrest of the of1c- ia1s of the mine workers. They were brought to Trinidad and gave bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
FOUGHT FIFTEEN ROUNDS.

New York, Nov 20.-Despite the law, a fifteen-round prize fight has been brought off in the heart of the city, be- tween William Schumacher of New York and Kid Murphy, featherweights The former got the decision. A biz crowd witnessed the battle, which oc- cured in Thirty third street hall. It is said a police sergeant officiated as. referee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
MINERS VOTE AGAIN.

Louisville, Col, Nov 20.-The miners at Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Marshal and Superior have voted again on the proposition to declare off the coal strike ill the northern coal fields. The mem bers of the union refuse to make pub lie the proposition they voted on or the result, but there are indications that the strike will be declared off in this field s..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
POST COTTAGE RuRNEn.

Grove Beach, Nov 20.-The cottage of c. H. Post, cashier of the Clinton National bank, was destroyed by fire early this morning. The origin of the fire is not known, as there was nobody living in the house during this time of the year. Loss will be about $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Torpedo Boat Sinks a Smack.

DEVONPORT, England, Nov. 2O.-The torpedo boat destroyer Falcon collided in the channel during the night with a fishing smack The latter sunk, and all hands aboard of her were drowned The Falcons bows were smashed and one of her crew was killed. She put into Davenport for renairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
MASONIC TEMPLE BURNED.

Louisville, Ky. Nov 2o.-Fire early today destroyed the old Masonic tenn pie budding at Fourth and Jefferson streets. The third floor is occupied by Hopkins theater. which was totally destroyed. Other losers include the K W. Fowler Drug Co.'S store and sew. eral offices. The loss is estimated at $200,O00. The origin of the fire is as yet unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
BUSINESS MEN TO ACT.
Will Try and Settle Up the Meriden
 Strike

Meriden, November 20.-Prospects for the settlement of the strike of the buffers and polishers seemed fairly probable this, noon. when it was an nounced that the Meriden Business Mems association had decided to act as mediator if possible between the company and the strikers. The latter named a committee with view of bringing about 8 conference between the officials and the strikers. On this committee will be Colonel Charles l.. Upham and A. S. Thomas, both promi- nent dry goods merchants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Burned to Death,

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Nov. 2O.-Nfrs. George Martyr, wife of one of James towns leading manufacturers, was burned to death at her home here. Her clothing caught fire from an open stove. She was alone in the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
COWBOY HUNG.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, Nov 20.-Tom Horn was hanged at II o'clock this morning. There was no attempt at rescue by his cowboy companions as was threatened and the execution passed off very quietly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
SECRET DIED WITH HIM.

Denver, Col, Nov 2o.--Joseph Sorice, who was shot Wednesday night in q desperate struggle with Father Le- pore, succumbed to his wounds early today. Sorice refused to make any statement and the secret Of the trag- edy probably was lost forever when death claimed both men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Cyarina'r Goeditiou

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 20. - The following bulletin has been issued re- garding the czarina's condition: "The morbid process of her majestys ear is diminishing. Her temperature was 372 centigrade; pulse, 72."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Had Forty-one Children.

DAMELsON, Que, Nov. 20.-Joseph Grisson, who died on Tuesday, was the father of forty-one children, thirty of whom survive him. He was eighty years of age at the time of his death and had been married three times. =.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
TxisbtneR Assaseins on Trial

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 20. - The trial of the persons accused of particf- patton in the massacre of Jews at Kishinef was begun before the Odessa court, sitting at Kishineff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Assassin of Gur,ex VIII Hang.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-The jury In the case of l.. ". Lyons, who has been on trial for the assassination of District Attorney J. Ward Gurley, has returned verdict of guilty as charged, the effect of which is to send Lyons to the gallows. The only defense offered was insanity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Dog and Goat Farms in Assa.

Thousands of dog and goat farms are scattered over the northern DOT ton of Mongolia and Manchuria. On each farm from ten to several hundred animals are reared annually, all of which are ultimately killed for the sake of their skins. ..t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
WAITING FOR PANAMA.

Washington. Nov 2O.-At cabinet meeting to-day 1t was decided to make no effort to ratify the Isthmian canal treaty here until it had been ratified at Panama. \ a,.. .,.. . ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
CONTROLLERS CALL,

Washington, Nov 2O.-The comptrol- Ter of the currency has issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business November IT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
standnrd oil Men piachnrxed.

CHICAGO, Nov. >2O.-Three hundred men employed in making steel tank cars at the works of the Standard Oil company at Whiting, Ind, have been discharged. Curtailment of expenses is given as the cause.
 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20

"Henry Seton Merriman" Is Dead.
 LONDON, Nov. 20.- Hugh Stowell Scott, the novelist who attained celeb rity under the nom de plume Of Henry Seton Merriman,D is dead at Ipswich of appendicitis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Author of children.s Stories Dead.

WALLAWALLA. Wash. Nov. 2O.- Margaret Johnston Merrill of Detroit has died here of tuberculosis Mrs. Merrill had written a number of books for children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticuf:. Fair, con- tinued cold tonight and Saturday; light winds, generally westerly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
SHOT TO DEATH.
Condemned Man Choose Bullet
 - Rather Than Moose.
EXECUTED AT SALT LAKE CITY
The Condemned Man Murdered His Neighbor-Shot Him Dead and Buried Him in Pasture Lot-TriaI Was Very Sensational One.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov 20.-Peter Mortensen, convicted of the murder ol James R. Hay, was shot to death in the yard of the state prison at 1O:31 this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
CIoninr Stock auntntinna.

Money on call nonlinally at 516 per cent. Prime mercantile paper, per cent. Ex- changes, s192,Oo3,5s balances, $s,s32. .254.
 Closing nriceS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
lt Will be Nicely illustrated

And will contain valuable information never be- fore published concerning the city, it's churches, schools and business interests; it's police, fire and water departments its military and foremost charitable organizations and other interesting things that will be worth preserving
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
The News of the Day

Up to or o'clock Sunday morning; results of the big football games next Saturday All the Saturday night local, suburban, state and general news will be feature of this edition. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-20
Judge Wheeler So Decided This
 Morning.
THE TRIAL THEN PROCEEDED

The Judge Explained at Length His Ruling for the State. All 4n and the Defense Began This After noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-06
NEIGHBORHC0D NOTES
snurHEAs ST NIENNA

Jan. 6.-Mrs. John Coleman is very
sick with heart and kidney trouble.
Mrs. Peter Cober is still confined to
her bed with typhoid fever
Rev. Day has returned from his trip
to Maxwell.
The ladies of the w. M. S. held their
annual New Years dinner at the home
of Henry Wise, and very pleasant
day was spent.
Mrs. James Mitchell and Mrs. Yves
Byrd are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Ertel, ST..
Mrs. William Apologize entertained
her children New Years.
The Young Married Peoples Club
held it's annual dinner New Years at
the home of their pastor. Rev. Croker,
and spent an enjoyable day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McCarl, from LIE
Grand, visited j. A. Lyle Sunday.
Misses Muriel and Ruth Moscrip,
from Marshalltown, are visiting at c.
r. Lynch's.
Miss Lovina Coos has returned home,
after six weeks visit with her sis