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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS.
Commissioners Report Shows 1s,oso,
 $40 Pupils In School.


 Washington, Nov. 5.--The report oi last fiscal year places the total number of pupils enrolled in the common schools during the year at 15,925, ,887 or over 20 per cent of the entire popu lation.
 The average daily attendance fol 1902 was 10,999,273, being 69 per ceni of the total number enrolled. This is the largest average attendance on the number enrolled ever reported in the United States.
 The average monthly wages of teach CTS for 1902 was $49 for males and about $40 for females. Less than % per cent of the teachers were males or 122,392 out of total of 439, ,596.
 The private schools are tabulated al ], 1,103,901 for the elementary schools and 168,636 for academies and other secondary schools. The total enroll ment for the year, including public and private, elementary, secondary anc higher educational, was 17,460,000 pu pills, and to this there should be an ad@ dition made for evening schools, bust. ness schools, private ktndergartens, In. dian schools, state schools for defec tives, orphans, etc, B20,840, making 8 grand total of 1s,oso, $40 in general and special schools.
 The value of the school property ot the high schools Of the United States amounted to nearly $125, 100000. That of private schools of the same grade nn < nHr L one-half of the private schools are con trolled by religious denominations.
 The total number of universities, col. leges and technical schools is 63S, ot which 131 admit women only; 134s uni versailles and colleges admit only men to the undergraduate department and 33O admit both men and women. Oi the 43 schools of technology 27 institu tions report women among their under graduates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
PRINTERS GETTING UNEASY
They Think Wages Are Too Low
 in Waterbury

Letter to the Employing Printers -It
 Claims That Waterbury Pays Lower Wages Than Number of the Cities
 in the State-Want Conference
 The following is a copy of circular letter now being sent to the employing printers of Waterbury. It explains it. self: as
 Waterbury Typographical Union. To the Employing Printers of Water
 bury:
 Dear Sir We, committee repre- senting Waterbury Typographical un- ion, No .329, beg leave to submit a pro position for your consideration.
 1t is needless to say that our scala of prices is very low in comparison with other cities in the state, so much so that the employing printers in other cities are referring to the low wages in Waterbury with which they have to compete; and still with this fact ilD view, the wages have been advanced In several cities. We woufG refer to New Haven, Hartford, New Britain, Meriden, where $16.5O to $18oO is paid < and it is also fact that the newspa- per men in Waterbury receive less than in any city in the state
 With this fact in view it seems no more than justice to the enploye as we'll as employer to put us on an equal footing with the cities in this ianmedi- ate vicinity, which will enable the em- ployer to secure and retain more com- petent help.
 The committee will call on yon shortly and will be very grateful fl you can consistently grant us short interview. Most respectfully,
 THE COMMITTEH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
BOYS BODY LACERATED
He Fell Into Hemp Separating
 Machine

One Thousand Needles Were Plunged
 Into His Body-Machinery Had to
 Be Taken Apart Before He Could Be
 Extricated.
 New York, Nov 5.-THonas Walsh, lad of IA, employed in rope fac tory here, has met with peculiarly horrible accident which undoubtedly will cost his life. His body was per tforated by a thousand steel needles in the machinery. Walsh's duty was to watch the machine which separates the hemp into strands, and regulate the movement of the hemp. As he bent over to pick up piece of hemp he was drawn into it, shrieking for aid. There were 1000 steel needles moving up and down and his body was fright fully torn. The machinery was stop ped, but it was found necessary to take it apart before he could be released So acute was the pain that the boy prayed for death after reaching the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
TROUBLE FOR CHATTERTON
Indian Agent Brennan Writes
 Him Pertinent Letter

In Regard to the Killing of Indians in
 Wyoming-The Governor Says He Has a Right to Handle the Indians as He Would White Men, and Kill Them if They Resist Arrest.
 Cheyenne, Wyo, Nov 5.-There is a prospect of a clash between the Wy om1ng authorities and the government over the Indian troubles. The Indian agent wishes Governor Chatterton to order the release of nine bucks at Edgemont, s. D.
 Governor Chatterton last night re- ceived the following telegram:
 Edgemont, s. D., Nov 4. Governor Chatterton Cheyenne, Wyo:
 From the best information l can get, the killing of seven Indians in Converse county, on last Saturday, was totally unJustifable. Indians were travelling on road with their fam flies in wagons when fired into by sheriff and posse. Ten Indians and their families under arrest here and held by order of Sheriff of Converse county To avoid any further trouble would recommend you order their re lease and allow them to return to agency. I will be responsible for them and after an investigation if any of them are wanted, will turn them over to proper authorities. They were ar rested in Dakota by one of your sher- ifs. (Signed) T. R. BRENNAN,
 Limited States Indian Agent.
 Tn answer to this the governor wired as follows: z. ---t 3 '.J. R. Brennan, U. $. Indian Agent,
 Edgemont, s. D.:
 "Your telegram received. You can not expect Wyoming to waive right to conduct investigation as to violation of it's laws. The supreme court of the United States in the race horse case, passed upon those rights. I would ad- wise respect now, though late, for this states rights. must insist upon these Indians returning with our sheriff just as would for the return of white man charged with crime. My fnfor- nation regarding killing differs from yours as stated. A legal investigation, in my Judgment is, to the interest of your Indians.
 (Signed) F. CHATTERTON.,
 Governor
 Tn his telegram to the governor of South Dakota, asking that the Indians be turned over to the sheriff of Con- verse county, Governor Chatterton says:
 "The United States supreme court in, the Race Horse case gives the right to try and punish Indians violating state laws. ask that these Indians be treated as any white man charged with crime"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
Omaha Goes Republican.

{ OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 5.-Returns re-. ceived show that Barnes Rep.) for su- preme judge will have majority of at least 5000 over Judge Sullivan. The Republican candidates for state uni versity regents, Allen and Whitmore, are also elected by a good majority. In Omaha the Republicans elect all six of their candidates for district judges, county judge, county assessor, surveyor and minor offices, and the Democrats elect clerk of the district court, county sheriff and county treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
Mayor of St. Louis Stricken,

St. Louis, Nov. D. Mayor Rolla Wells, while walking along Market street and conversing with City Coun- selor Bates, was suddenly seized with an attack of vertigo and sank to the pavement Mir. Bates hurriedly sum- moned medical assistance, and within fifteen minutes the mayor had been sufficiently revived to be conveyed home. The attending physician states that the mayors condition is not se- riouS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
PETTY THIEVING.

Leominster, Mass, Nov 5.-Thirty owners of the largest comb factories here have combined to put a stop to petty thieving of goods during the process of manufacture They claim that their loss from this source has been almost equal to the normal profit on their goods. Fred M. Kenyon has been fined $50 for larceny of large number of combs from two shops where he was employed. and further prosecutions are expected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
TO GIVE AWAY FARMS.
Senator Clark Plans to Buy 1,15o,ooo
 Acres For This Purpose.

E tI
 Billings, Mont, Nov. 5.-The% gift in fee simple of 1,15O,OOO acres of as fine agricultural and grazing land as there is on the American continent to the people or citizens of single state is a proposition so stupendous as to cause one to think of an Arabian Nights sto- ry. Yet this is what William A. Clark, United States senator from Montana plans in case the bill which has long been before congress throwing open for settlement strip of the Crow reserva tion seventy-five miles east of Billings in the counties of Yellowstone, Rosebud and Custer, this state, and Sheridan, Wyo., containing the land mentioned, fails of passage at the next session of congress.
 Senator Clark, whose wealth is esti- mated at nearly $20O, ,o00, ,0o0, will short ly be in Billings to go over all the ground contemplated in the proposed Crow treaty, it being his wish that ev- cry detail in connection herewith be made plain to him in order that he may be able to present the claim of the people of Montana as forcibly as it can be presented to the next session of con- gress, and he says that unless favorable action be had on the bill he will pro- cure the enactment of law empower ing him to make personal treaty with the Grow Indians, and he will buy the tract outright on his own personal re- sponsibility.
 The execution of Senator Clark's pur pose will cost him something over $2,, 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
WOMEN HECT OFFICERS
Missionary Ellen N. Stone Spoke
 at To-Day's Session

Final Meeting of the Women's Board
 of Missions Several Papers R cad
 and Reports Delivered This Fore
 noon.
 New Haven, Nov 5.--At the close of the afternoon business session the del egates listened to another sNies of ad- dresses, the first being by Miss Mary F. Long of Chihuahua, Mexico, who told of the work of girls schools in that country She was followed by Miss Mary Mills Patrick, PhD., pres ident of the American College for Girls, Consta ntinople, Turkey, Miss Patrick's paper was entitled Higher Education and National Development and dwelt upon tile wide influence ex-# erted by the institution which she rep resented through it's students and grad uateS.
 Mrs Edward $. Hume of Bombay, India, spoke on Answered Pray CTS for Enlargement" telling of the won- derful way in which answers come to- the prayers of those who so generous ly purchased Bowker Hall, where the girls of the High school in Bombay are housed, and also of the results of prayers in behalf of the work at the Hannah Hume Memorial Hall.
 Miss Ellen NJ Stone of Salonica, Macedonia. the missionary who was abducted by brigands and afterward ransomed, was the last speaker, her subject being "Our Answered Pray ers.''
 In spite of disagreeable weather conditions the second and final day of the convention of the Woman's Board of Missions opened with a fair attend ance of delegates and. visitors when the devotional service was held at 9:15 o'clock. Mrs Charles NJ. Lamson of Boston conducted this service. At it's conclusion the regular session of the convention was entered upon. The program included a series of addresses on special work in various mission fields in addition to an instructive and interesting general talk by Mrs Fran ces B. Clark of Auburndale, Mass, en- titled ssThe Use of Tools" Mrs c. c. Tracy of Marsovan Turkey, speaking from the missionary's standpoint, told of how the work looks to those on the ground. The beneficial results of mis- sionary effort among the Zulu women were described by Miss Laura M Mel len of Ifafa. South Africa, while Miss Jane G. Evans of Tung-cho, China, spoke on the revival of missionary work in North China Two papers on1I mission schools were read, one by Miss Ellen NJ Blakely of Marash, Turkey, on 'HGirls in Central Turkey College" and the other relating to the Ahmedna- gar girls school by Miss Emily R. Bis sell of Ahmednagar, India. List of officers elected as follows:
 President, Mrs Judson Smith.
 Vice presidents, Mrs N. G. Clark, | Boston: Mrs E. K. Alden, Boston; Mrs John o. Means. Auburndale, Mass; Mrs F. E. Strong, Auburndale Mass; Mrs Lemuel Gulliver, South Hadley, Mass; Mrs c. HI. Daniels, South Tram ingham, Mass: Mrs J. l.. Barton. New town Center, Mass; Miss Susan Hayes Ward. Newark, N. J.. Mrs IS. Brainard Pratt, Buckland. N. J.
 Corresponding secretaries, Mrs John J. Means, Mrs Joseph Cook, Mrs E. E. Strong, Mrs c. H. Daniels.
 Recording secretary, Mrs J. Freder- ick Hill, Cambridge, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
CONFIRMED THE LAW.

Manila, Nov 5.-Tyhe Philippine conn mission has confirmed the anti-slavery law passed by the legislative council of the Moro provinces October 5, pro llibiting slave hunting in all the Moro territory, and providing for the eonfise cation of all vessels engaged in the slave traffic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
A Mvsterious Double Murder.

Stroud, Okla, Nov 5.--A man rode up to the Ames house, nine miles south of this place. and shot and killed Mrs Ames and Jackson, the hired man, and wounded Miss Ames, nineteen years old, daughter, by shooting her in the shoulder. There is no known motive. Several officers are in pursuit of him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
DIED AT HOSPITAI.

Bridgeport, Noy 5.-Willfam Hs Thompson, a sea captain living at Greens. Farms, died at the Emergency hospital here to-day from dose of poison taken with suicidal intent, It is said that despondency over domes- tic troubles was the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
PROF MoMMsEN's FUNERAL.

Berlin, Nov 5.The funeral of Prof Mommsen, the historian, who died at Charlottenburg, Sunday, took place to- day. A great number of scholars, ann bassadors, cabinet ministers and for eign delegates were present The Crown Prince Frederick William rep resented the emperor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
STATE OF ERUPTION.

Manila, Nov 5.-T1le volcano of Nal aspina, in Negros, is in a state of vio- lent eruption. Malaspina is the lofti- est summit of the central mountain chain of the island of Negros, being S,192 feet high. It has never been en- tirely quiescent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
Fatal Drink of carbo1ic.

NYACK, N. T., Nov. 5.-George Bei. derman, the young son of Frank Bel derman of Rockland Lake, is dead here after drinking part of the con- tents of bottle of carbolic acid by mistake
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
MILITIA ORDERED HOME.

Niagara Falls, Ont, Nov 5.-The mill itia on guard at the power plants have been ordered home. The striking la borers have returned to woEk, accept ing dollar and half day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
CAPTURED BY LADRoNEs.

Manila, Nov 5.-A party of Ladrones yesterday captured the teniente (municipal off1cero of Buena Vista, near Ma1abon, Cavite They cut the tendons of his legs and left him on the roadway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
MARINES WERE LANDED.

Washington, Nov 5.The navy de- pertinent has received a cablegram from Commander John NJ. Hubbard of the Nashville, dated Colon, yesterday, saying that he had landed marines, such action being necessary to protect the lives and property of American residents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
EXCITEMENT KILLED HIM.

Derby, Nov D. Charles E. filling, 78, died from hemorrhage to-day from ex- citement brought on by a fire which partially destroyed his factory He was the oldest and wealthiest woo5en manufacturer in the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
FOUND IN THE RIVER.
Body of Man Who Has Been Missing
 Nearly a Month.

Nearly a Month.
 Ansonia, Nov 5.-The mystery which has surrounded the absence of John Callahan, who disappeared from his home October 1T, was unrayeled to-day when his body was found in the Naug- atuck river, where it had lodged against the piles of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. There were DO marks of violence on his body He was 50 years of. age and leaves a wife in Ireland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
NEGROES CAME BACK.
Went to Liberia to Experiment in Cot. .-a- -.-...- tnra (srnrrin

New York, Nov Son board the White Star line steamer Majestic, which arrived to-day from Liverpool and Queenstown, were twelve negroes from the southern states who went to Liberia, west coast of Africa, to ex- pertinent in cotton culture, with the view to future colonization from this country They say the experiment. was failure and they embarked on board the Majestic in penniless condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
A Chemical Clean shave,

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-According to Dr. W. E. Dreyfus chief chemist of the department of public charities, no one need shave any more if he follows the physician's instructions. According to the chemist, by allowing a certain paste to remain on the chin or other parts of the face for about two min utes it will take the hair off smoothly, giving a result similar to what is known as "a clean shave"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05


 Denver, Col, Nov Ex-Governor Pea body and Commissioner of Labor Mont gomery have practically given up hope of being able to avert a general strike of coal miners ill district 15, which 1n- cludes Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. MT Montgomery, speak ing of the situation, said:
 If the miners persist in calling 8 strike unless conference is arranged by November 9, then am afraid there will be strike. We have tried in every way to bring abiut a conference and have failed"
 It is understood that the Colorado Fuel and Iron Go and the Victor Fuel Go, which employ the greater portion of the men who will be affected by a, strike, have unequivocally refused to treat with any persons except their own employees direct.
 Notices have been posted at several of the mines ordering the men to quit work on November g. They are signed by John Mitchell, national president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
Jerome Will Continue War on Vice. NEM XOR K Noyz Iais.4,.i14 A

Jerome Will Continue War on Vice.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 5. .- District At torney Jerome said in regard to the late election: If they think they are going to have an open town they have made the biggest mistake of their lives. I am going after the gamblers and the divekeepers and am going to get the evidence. l. can get money. If this city wants the spectacle of It's district attorney applying to private funds for the purpose of enforcing the laws that spectacle will be shown. I can get all the money want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain, fol- lowed by clearing tonight; fair Fri day: colder; brisk to high west to northwest winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
MORE AsIATIC CHOLERA.

Manila. Nov 5-Twenty two cases of Asiatic cholera occurrd in Yigaen, the capital Of TIocos Sur, Luzon, last week. Twent tg~oue deaths are reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
shocIz. Hit Tennea.ee

COLUMBIA, Tenn, Nov. 5.--A slight earthquake shock was felt here at 1 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
A NEW GOVERNMENT.
Panama Sends Formal Notice Anxiety
 at Colombia.

Banana GenuS FOTndl NOLlC0-AnAl0ty
 at Colombia.
 Washington. Nov 5.-Formal an nollncement was received at the state department by cable to-day from Pana- ma of the establishm eht of a new gov ernment at that place. The dispatch says that the new government is capa- blef of maintaining order. The cable comes from three consuls constituting the new government and is signed by Frederick Boyd, Jose Augustan Aran- go and Thomas Arias.
 Colon. Colombia, Nov 5.--Much anx- { iety prevails in all quarters to-day. Every place there was a disturbed feel ing, feeling of unrest. A part of the anxiety is due to the recognized fact that the crew of the Naushyille would be quite unable to cope with the crowds if any disturbances should oc- cur, consequently the arrival of the Dixie Is eagerly and anxiously awaited by the residents. It Is hoped that she will reach here this evening, but it is not known what may happen in the meantime. The Nashville is now pre- pared to land a detachment of blue Jackets. The commotion on shore is intense.
 Paris. Nov 5.-The French consul at Panama has cabled a request for in structions in view of the revolution there. and NJ. Delcasse, the premier, is considering the request. Itsis ex- pected that instructions will be for mulated and sent soon showing the at titude of the French government in regard to the revolution. There is every indication that the governments attitude will not be materially differ ent from that of the United States and will be on the same lines. The French consul says that, the revolutionists control the situation. The consular adyices allege that the American navy forces and the railroad company's of ficials are giving some assistance to the revolutionary force at Colon. The feeling is growing in French official sources that the revolution will result beneficially for the canal. It is pointed out that while Colombia was opposing the canal treaty the shares of the French company depreciated steadily. but advanced yesterday at the prospect of fhe revolution terminating this ob- Struction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
ARR[STEDON NSER|oUSCHARCE.
Flushing, L. l., Man Charged
 With Arson

E OIlSIuaL CuaLaCLeTS III lnuOcenLS
 Abroad Office of Nursery Company
 Found on Fire and Books and Papers
 Saturated With Kerosene Oil.
 New York, Nov 5.-Helmer Duncan, secretary of a firm of nurserymen at Flushing, l.. l., has been arrested on charges of arson and burglary. Dun cans father is said to have been one of the characters in .Innocents Abroad and the young man moved in the best society of Flushing. His arrest grew out of a fire in the com pany's offices. A watchman managed to extinguish the flames, and then it was discovered that ledgers and many valuable papers had been piled up ill the middle of the room, soaked with kerosene and fired. The sSfe had been opened and a lot of valuable papers stolen. Duncan assisted in the search for the property and finally was ar rested. An examination of the books is now being made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-05
COAL STRIKE IS INEVITABLE
Gov. Peabody and Labor Com-
 missioner Are Busy

Trying to Arrange Conferences and Adjust Matters Notices, Signed by John Mitchell, Have Been Posted, Ordering the Men to Quit Work No vember g.
Sharp County record., 1903-07-31
Saved That Most Dear.

The Hardeman County Free
Press man says:
"We are suffering from a bro
ken leg and we have been criti-
cised by gumpheads for not saw
ing it when we could have done
50; but any gentleman will under
stand our position. 1t was this
way: we were riding in a horse
less carriage. drawn by a mule,
with a jug of 10 year old ticker by
our side. We came TO hog wal
low into which the wheels on one
side dipped and buggy was over
turned throwing US out. Our
right leg caught in the spokes
of the wheel and we could have
drawn it out but the jug was there
in jeopardy, also, and had we
saved our leg we would have
sacrificed the jug. We saved the
jug and we did right. Anyhow,
our leg was broken only in two
places"
Sharp County record., 1903-07-31
II Reminded Him.

A boy entered street car and
left the door open behind him,
when an old nan sitting near
thundered: "Was you brought
up in a barn? Shut the door!'
The boy did as he was bid, but
the tears were seen to trickle
down his cheeks. "There, there,
never mind, lad; Of course you
wasn't brought up in a barn. "
"That's just it," blubbered the
boy. 81 was, and every time
see a jackass it brings it all back
to me.-Unclaimed.
Sharp County record., 1903-07-31

Attorney General Murphy has
issued q circular letter, showing
those officials to whom he is re-
quired by law to give opinions
when asked, and stating that he
will in the future give opinions
only TO those. This course is
made necessary by the great
amount of work in his office and
the magnitude of his correspond
ence, entailed by the frequent re-
quests from all parts of the state
and all kinds and classes of Of
ficials and citizens for opinions
on all kinds of matters. 1t is said
Col. Murphy has performed more
labor than any other attorney
general Arkansas ever had.