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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17

the government forces, long telegram asking him to be magnanimous and to show mercy to all if the revolutionists surrender.
 Telegrams exchanged between the ident Castro with respect to condi- tional equalization of the insurgent forces were as follows. General Ro- lando's dispatch said:
 T desire to avoid shedding blood which must prove sterile in view of the exceptional circumstances In which the revolution is placed. After having agi- tated the public for upward of two years it seems that you have an oppor' tunity of terminating the long struggle by the exercise of little patriotism by guaranteeing the personal liberty of General Ferrara, who, according to Vice President Gomez, is the only ob, stacle, and authorizing the latter to ac- cept formal treaty instead of an un- conditional surrender as he desires, which is also another ohGtacle.
 "The foregoing suggestion does not in any way involve a manifestation of weakness either on the part of the self denying and heroic army have the if, unfortunately, we are not able to ar rive at an honorable settlement my ar my will know how to do its duty"
 General Castro replied as follows:
 'T have received your telegram. If you were really an honorable and pa trtotic man you would not have entered into this revolution of most unjusd- fable and criminal nature, not only be, cause of it's entire lack of motive, but because of the connivance 1t has he'd with the enemies of the country, or which is the same thing, with foreign CTS.
 ''It seems to me to ask, under these circumstances, that the double traitor Ferrara be included in the exercise of mercy is the height of idqufty. Speak ing to you in sincere language, so that you may realize for all time that prefer the triumph of the ideas and principles of justice at all cost, guar antees cannot be granted to Ferrara by one who upholds above all else truth right, justice and equity.
 RSIefIlAS to LAS IdSt PoA opA VI your telegram regarding the fulfllmen' of your duty, it is neither for me ne7 for you to judge who have done theil duty That remains to posterity and history"
 President Castro has ordered Genera 1 Gomez not to open fire if he is not at l tackled, but to simply besiege the city The revolutionists, having no provi sions, cannot resist more than ten days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS
Special Train Will Be Run on the
 Evening of Lawn Fete.

Special Train Will Be Run on the
 Evening of Lawn Fete.
 The base ball game between the strong team of Thomaston and that of the Oakyille. company will take place tomorrow at 3. p. m. on the local dia- mond. There will doubtless be a large crowd to witness it, for people wonder whether the 0akville boys will con- tinue to defeat all those that~play with them. We will give the score and full particu culars in Mondays edition. j.
 Mrs Fred Shade has bone to North Forth. Me, to spend a few weeks with a cousin of Chicago, who has a sum mer residence there.
 Miss Mary Frederick, who recently came here from 1Ansonia. has accepted a position with the Oakville company.
 Mrs c. A. Smith went on a visit to Bridgeport yesterday.
 Charles Lynn has resigned his posi- tion as clerk at the local meat market.
 Mrs Walter Straw left Oakyille this morning with her mother fnlaw for Philadelphia, Pa, where the family will reside. Mrs Straw expressed a deep regret in leaving her friends and she herself will be missed by them as a we'll liked and esteemed neighbor
 Father Traynor of Watervil1e, who applied to the superintendent of the N r.; N. H. and H. R. R. Go some time ago to have them rln> the 11:o6 p! m train to Waterville on the evening of the lawn fete, which is to be given in St Mary Magdalene's church, Oakville on July 23, has had his request grapt ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Uhina wil1 Open severa1 Ports

LONDON, July 17.-The announce ment that the state department at Washington has received assurances from the Chinese government that it will shortly open several ports to the worlds trade and from the Russian government that it will not oppose such opening has been received with interest in official circles in London. Two of the ports to be opened imnne- hiately are Mukden and Tatungkao on the Yalu river. The United States has agreed to substitute the latter port for Takushan, the latter being closed by Ice ip winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Robberx and Arson.

NEW ORLEANS, July 17.-An un- usually bold crime of robbery and ar son has occurred here. Alfred Hunter, a British subject, who owned a bar room and restaurant, was summoned to his door. When he openedyi it three men confronted him. One of them showed a pistol in his face, and the three pushed their way into the saloon. The rob- bers took all the money Hunter could find for them. Then they threw him on bed, tied him to the posts and, knotting an undershirt, gagged him. Having secured him, the robbers went into the barroom and set it on fire. Hunters screams for help brought as sistance, and he was got from the building in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Joseph Dunn Had Finger Mangled By Gear

Joseph Dunn Had Finger Mangled By
 Gear.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Grange took place at town hall last evening and was we'll attended, many Changers from other towns being pres ent.
 Joseph Dunn, while at his work in the Heminway & Bartlett Silk factory yesterday, had the misfortune to catch a finger in the gear of, the machine and mangle it terribly. Dr / Loveland dressed the wound.
 The condition of A. N. woolson was somewhat improved yesterday.
 Mrs Weller and grandson are spend ing the summer at their residence in Greenville.
 The Misses Jennie Gherity and Helen Macdonald and Mrs John Camp bell of Waterbury and Helen Norwood of Union City were entertained by Miss Mary McGowan yesterday.
 Charles Gibson, who has been troubled by having large wasp's nest in corner of his barn. made an attack upon the insects yesterday and with the aid of a little ammonia succeeded in destroying them.
 Miss Mary Bidwell has returned from short vacation in different towns in the southwestern part of the state.
 The work on the gallery at St Johns church is being rapidly pushed for ward.
 Mrs A. N. Woolson is spending a few days with friends in New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Perjury In Fair Estate Case.

FerJuFy In Fa1r E8fate Caae.
 PARIS, July 17.-A new. development has arisen in the matter of the claims tb the inheritance of MT. and Mrs. Charles L. Fair, who were killed in an accident to tner automobile at Pacy- sur-Eure, FranceS last August The ju- dicial authorities of the department of the Seine have been informed that the testimony given by an alleged eyewit- ness of the fatal accident contained contradictions and is open to the sus- picion of having been inspired by 8 party to the suit. A Parisian magis. trate was appointed to make an inves- tigation, as the result of which two ar. rests have been made on charge of perjury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
ACCIDENTS
 WILL HAPPEN

rheumatism is reIieved--1tis . remedy that ought to be iD every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Die.-ssI cheerfully add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. We use 1t for many things Was run over by team os horses and lumber wagon; did not expect I would live; badly bloated; my friends bathed me nearly ali over with Eclectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it in the house''-Mrs. Wm F. Babcock, Norvell, Jackson Co.,. Mich
 Cured the s..rain.--Mr. Chas- M. Bamann, Q wholesale jeweler, No. 9 Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. F., writes: "Ihave used your Eclec. tric Oil and can recommend 1t as the best general medicine l have ever tried. fell of my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any use to you, you can use my name. shall always carry bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle lool-bag as part of my equipment, and. will recommend it to my sfl.S..sssss. Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Underwood Got Tar and Feathers

Underwood Got Tar and Feathers.
 ITHACA, N. Y., July 1.-The citi- 1ens of Peruville, a village ten miles from here, administered coat of tar and feathers, to Theodore Underwood, who year ago was tried in Ithaca for the murder of J. F. Teeter. 1t is re- ported that Underwood drove his wife and three children from home three days ago, and they have since lived with netghbors. It Is said Mrs. Under wood attempted to return to her home, but was again driven away. A crowd assembled, lighted bonfire in the road. heated pot of tar and sent a posse for the offender. According to the report, he was stripped, smeared with tar and feathers and sent home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
REPLY FROM RUSSIA
The Jewish Petition Will Not
 Be Received.
THIS WILL LIKELY END THE MATTER
Russian Diplomats Regard the Kfsh- ineff Massacre as an Internal Af-
 fair and Will Have No Inter- ference From Outside.

ference From Outside. ,a@
 WASHINGTON, July IT. It has been learned that the state department has received a reply from Russia stat ing that it neither would receive nor consider the matter o&.the Jewish peti- ton on the subject of the Kishinen in- cident. This information came in the form of a cablegram from MT. Riddle, the American charge at St. Petersburg, to whom was committed the delicate task of inquiring of the Russian gov ernment as to its attitude with respect Co the presentation of the petition.
 It is believed that this will end the matter and that no further steps will be taken by this government to bring the views of the petitioners to the at tention of Russia, although as yet no consideration has been given by the president to the course to be pursued in the light of Russias response to our inquiry.
 The reply that Russia would make to all suggestions on the subject of the Kishinef massacre was forecasted some weeks ago in an authorized state ment when the public was definitely in formed that Russia regarded the affair as an internal matter as to which she I in the exercise of her own sovereignty must refuse to receive suggestions from any other government or outside | source
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
KNAPP MUST PAY PENALTY.
Confessed to Five Cruel Murders. ~s9 Defense Insanity

Confessed to Five Cruel Murders. Defense Insanity.
 HAMILTON, &O., July 17.-Alfred A. Knapp was convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of his wife, Hannah Goddard Knapp. There was no recommendation of mercy.
 Knapp took the verdict quietly and when it was read did not show any sign of emotion or make any comment.
 The case will be carried higher, but it is generally believed thatzKnapp will now be e1ectrocuted., s,. ...>
 Knapp confessed to officials here to five murders: .-. .e.
 Emma Littleman, killed in lumber yard at Cincinnati, June 21, 1894.
 May Eckert, murdered in room on Walnut street, Cincinnati, Aug. 1, 1894.
 Jennie Knapp, thrown into canal at Liberty street, Cincinnati, Aug. 7, 1894
 Ida Gebhard, strangled at Indianapo- lis in July, 1895.
 Hannah Knapp murdered at Hamil- ton, Dec p, 1902
 Knapp has spent two-thirds of his life in prison, but for the five murders to which he confessed he had gone dn- suspected :, until a few unguarded words he let drop set the law upon him. t ..
 For years. he had been strangler, he admitted. bouncing upon innocent children and choking them to death. He was twice in state prison for fiend- ish assaults upon women.
 Insanity was the ouly defense made by his relatives and attorneys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
| Arrests Made for Stealingg Rubber
 from Reclaiming Plant.

from Reclaiming Plant.
 Since the police made two arrests yesterday for stealing old rubber from the United States Rubber Co.'S re- ; claiming plant, at least five young men have left on extended vacations out or town. The police kept sharp lookout last night for them, but the birds had flown earlier in the day. The junk deal CT. by whose information the arrests were made, is a Hartford individual who has been doing business on Bridge street, Union City, under license ls- sued to John Weisman. The junk deal CT returned about dozen bags yester- day afternoon. He is said to have made a rather significant remark when in reply to a question he said the rubber was Russian and imported in vast qantities only, and if he tried to sell it somebody would ask him where he got it and he would have to tell. A deep laid plot to steal vast quantities of old rubber from the re- claiming plant, has in the opinion of the police, been unearthed and they hope to break up the gang who they say are the guilty ones and who have been source of great trouble to them
 
 for long time.
 Elaborate preparations have been made for the lawn fete to be held this evening" on the lawn at POS Maple street, under the auspices of the St Cecilia T. A. B. society and all who attend are guaranteed a most de Hghtful evening. A large number of tickets have been sold and large crowd will undoubtedly be present.
 Miss Louise Callahan of South Main street is spending short vacation with friends in Torrington.
 Mis Anna Sly of Maiden, Mass, is the guest of Miss Annie Corcoran of South Main street
 Mrs P. Mcdonald of New Haven is visiting her daughter, Mrs Robert H Page of Union City.
 Borough Engineer Hammond and family are at Laurel Beach for few days.
 Attorney John M. Sweeney was in New York city yesterday on business
 The Mohawk A. C. team and Moon lights of Waterbury will cross bats on Linden park tomorrow afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
If we could only see a little ways into the future, what a
 iot of distress

! ing accidents we couldprevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us in an hour-we can't tell.--But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to its soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
 s0Lp Ry AL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
..sam' Pasco Pleaded Guilty.

GLENS FALLS. N Y., July 17.-Al- win alias Sam Pasco of Thurman pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Ad- irondack woodlands. Sentence was de 3erred. Susan Harmon of North River, charged with contracting a bfgamcus marriage with George Gardner, the North River woodsman, who was found guilty of bigamy, was also con- yicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
zovernor Goes 4-m4ousn Tunnel

BOSTON, July Ex-Governor John l.. Bates made the passage from Bos- ton to East Boston through the new tunnel under the harbor.. The trip was made on foot, and the governor was the first person other than a workman to pass through the entire length of the tunnel. It took just half an hour to pass from one end to the other The governor was accompanied by R. A Smaller, president of the tunnel con struction company, and the transit commissioners
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Queen Jumped Out of Auto.

ROME, July 17.-A slight accident to an automobile in which the king and queen of Italy were driving took place in the royal park of Racconfgi, near Turin. It was during a trial Of new motor car. When the steering appa- ratus went wrong the queen jumped out and in doing So turned her ankle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
P. M. Arthur Dropped Dead.

WINNIPEG, Man, July 17.-P. NJ. Arthur, grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, dropped dead at midnight while re- spending to a toast at banquet that closed the annual convention His last words were, Tt may be my parting words to many of you,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Aged Couple ratn1ly Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, July 17.-Robert Woods, aged eighty years, and Eliza beth, his wife, were fatally burned in their home. They are now in hos pital, and the physicians say their re- covery is impossible. William F. Buck. their son-in-law, was painfully burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
FERRARA A TRAITOR
President Castro Unwilling to
 Exercise Mercy.
TROOPS WILL STARVE OUT THE CITY
Ehe Attack by Venezuelan Forces on Caudad Bolivar Has Been De- ferred at the Request of
 American Consul.

SOI.EDAD, Venezuela, July 17.-The attack on Ciudad Bolivar by the Vene- zuelan government troops; which ap- peared imminent, has been deferred at the request of United States Consul Henderson, Herr Brokmen, the German
 consul, and the bishop, who transmit ted to President Castro, through Gen +sral Gomez, the commander in chief of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
.Exploding Lamp Fire Cost s75, ,ooO.

KINGSTON, N. ", July 17.-No cas- ualties resulted from the fire which de- stroyed the Mountain Inn hotel at Pine Hill. Nothing was saved, and several thousand dollars worth of jewels was lost, The building was owned by F. and M. Herbs of Hudson, N r., and the total loss to them and to the 200 guests will exceed $75, GOO. The fire was caused by an exploding lamp, which was used on account of the cleo ric plant becoming crippled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17

BeIIknap Nominated For Governor.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 17-Colo- nel Morris B. Belknap was unanimous- ly nominated for governor by the Ken tucRy Republican convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
LEO SLOWLY SINKING
Greatly Disturbed by Difficult
 ty of Breathing.
AMERICAN PROTESTAETS PRAYERS
Another Operation Has Been De- ferred on Account of the Ex- treme Weakness of the
 Aged POnt1R.

ROME, July 17.-The pope is being greatly disturbed by a difficulty of breathing and restlessness Dr. Lap pont again had recourse, with benef- cial effect, to an injection of caffeine, which had not been used for some days because of the pope's dislike to it. The doctors, after a. careful exami- nation of the patient, have decided to postpone another operation, as the pleuratac liquid is apparently station ary. His general condition is un- changed
 A telegram was forwarded to Carci- nal RampoIla informing him that on Sunday prayers were offered in Protes- tant churches in the United States for the recovery of Pope Leo. The cardi- nal has replied through the following letter from the secretaryship of state of his holiness:
 '@The communication forwarded by you has been most gratifying to the cardinal secretary of state, my master. His eminence hopes that the holy fa- ther's health will allow him when the opportune moment comes to inform his holiness of the contents of the tele- gram.
 ':The very great desire always felt by his holiness for the reunion of the dissident churches will certainly rem der this demonstration of the interest of the American Protestant churches most acceptable
 The pope was much pleased when Cardinal Rampolla informed him of the universal manifestation of sympa- thy toward him, coming from all, even from non-C atholics.
 The tenacity of Pope Leo is most ad- .mirable, not only in his organism. but even in his feeling. The best ex- proofs of confidence that his holiness bestows on Cardinal RampoIla, who after faithfully serving the pope for sixteen years is now being made the object of most bitter attacks, especial 1 1y during the last period, because of the Brancophdle attitude of the papacy.
 The pontif seems to have had an 1 intuition that while he lies with one 1 foot in the grave Cardinal Rampolla's s { adversarfes are beginning to take ad- vantage of his totter4ng power to pull down the idol which until yesterday ] they worshiped, so his holiness leaves nothing uninterrupted to show the world up to the last moment how much he trusts his secretary of state.
 No one was admitted to the sick room except the cardinal secretary of state, who was only allowed in on the repeated request of Pope Leo, who said to him that he desired to confirm l and extend the power his eminence already exercises because of his posi- ton and authorized him to take meas ures which in ordinary times would f1eeessitate the direct intervention of the pontiff in recognition of his per sonal devotion to the pontif and the services he had rendered to the church.
 Gibbons En Route to Par1B. 1 HAvRE, July 1.-The French line | steamer La Touraine, from New York, has arrived here with Cardinal Gib-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Snow In New York state.

Snow I'm New York State.
 MIDDLETOWN, N. r., July 17.-An inch of snow fell at Campbell noun tain, near Townsville, and heavy hail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
McKfnIey's BrotHer Very HI.

JOHNsTOWN, Pa, July 17.-Abner Mckinley is reported dangerously ill at Somerset with paralysis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
senate Ratanes Treaties.

HAVANA, July 17.-The senate ratf. 1ed all the treaties with the United States excenting the PIat< amendment treaty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
New York Markets.

held at old. figures; Minnssota, patents, $4 4og47o; winter straights. s3.60gs &: win. ter extras. s2.so0s.2 20; winter patents. ssse WHEAT-opened easier on cables. ral- lied with the westS but again eased off 'S RYE.Duii; s1fs % state ssagssscs. ssssses e. I. f. New York; No. 2 western, 60c., f. o. b., afoat
 GoRN--oper1ed easier. ent was latsr sssE OATS There was fair trade at steady prices; track, wlnite1 wdts1o state, 42@4sc; track. PORK-Quiet; mess, s1e.5o@17; family. LARD-Easy; prime western steam. BUTTER-st to hrm; state dairy. cHEEsEnsteaay; state, full, full cream, ,g;Ia, EGGseunsettied; state and Pennsylva- nia firsts to extras. 170ls1sc.; western ex- s eeatrfusa sssNng S tsat taF Fsnngs gs sEs TuRPENNT1NE H:n at slgs1Ac. ~
 RICE--Firm; domestic 4AG81kc.; Japan TALLow-Easy; city, 4Sc.; country. HAY.Qyiat; shipping so0ssc.; good to
 Live Stock Market.
 s.zo; prime lsz; soas,io; good, ss.soass5: vsSl veal asS sstivs REF Rs,ns & hsssy,ss } Yscrksrs, 5 -sS@sso; light Yerksrs. ss.lo6 M sEEP Rsks ssSsB aaB IAMssssget fo Mapsssnz as strong best wethers, s430@45os cufls and com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
FINANCIAL AND coMMERcIAl-.
CIosinr stocIk ouotations.

Money on call steady at 3z per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 51a@6 per cent. Exchanges. $26s, ,7Ss, ,7a6; balances, $11, ,Ss1,- GR Closing pricas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-17
Gibbons En Route to Par1p.

HAvRE, July 1.-The French line steamer La Touraine, from New York, has arrived here with Cardinal Gib- bons on board. He will take short rest here and proceed to Paris, where he will remain pending the news from
The Washington times., 1903-12-02
SENATOR MONEY GOES
TO LOOK AFI TER FENCES
Reelection to Be Taken Up by Missis-
sippi Legislature Some Time
Next Month.

Although few Senator's have TO give
any attention at this season of the year
to thoughts OF reelection, there is one
member Of the upper house who IS in
that position. This is Senator Money Of
Mississippi. who has just gone home
for short visit. He win return TO
Washington for the opening of the reg
ular session, and after ten days at
tendance at the Capitol viii go TO
Jackson 10 remain until the Legisla-
ture has elected its Senator for the six
years ending March s. 1911.
Senator Moneys term does not end
until March 3. 1905, but because the Leg
islature meets only once in two years,
the election win take place next jan
uary. The Senator has been renomi-
mated. in primaries held throughout the
State last August. so his reelection is
a fOrmality.
Mr.. Moneys service at the Capitol be-
gan In the House of Representatives
in the Forty fourth Congress. and con-
tinued TO the FOrty-eighth. inclusive.
After an absence Of a decade, he re-
turned in the Fifty-third Congress.
serving also in the following one. In
January. 1886. he was elected 10 the
Senate for the term ending March
g. 1899. Eighteen months later Senator
!. l. George died, and in October, 1897,
Mr.. Money succeeded TO his place by
appointment of the governor. Later he
was elected by the Legislature 10 mi
out the uncXpired term. and il 1893
was elected for the term ending 1905