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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
FoREIGNERs GOING HOME.

New York, Dec 9.-The rush of for eigners to their native lands continues unabated. Every outgoing steamer, particularly those to Italy, is crowded with steerage passengers. Last week S figures show that 13,6O0 sailed, while only 12,OOO arrived, and this weeks total undoubtedly will be still greater as to departures. Steamship agents believe, however. the rush will be over with the departure of the past ships due On the other side by Christmas. Foreign bankers estimate that the re- turning steerage passengers take with them an average of $2OO cash.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
ITALIAN BARK ASHORE

Astoria, Ore, Dec 9.-The Italian bark Cavour, of Genoa lumber laden, for East London, South Africa Is ashore on Peacock Spit. and is believed will be total loss. She is pounding to pieces, her hold is full of water and her stern is so far down as to subject her to the fury of the seas that break over the split. The Point Adams life saving crew took off the master of the ship and sixteen men, even saving the dog. All else was left aboard The men were taken off in two boatloads and placed on the tug Tatooch, which reached this city this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
MERIDEN ASSAUL TER HELD FOR TRIAL
SNEAK nEHBvRs ARE BUSY.
One Made Call at East Clay Street
 Residence Last Night

Residence Last Night.
 Sneak thieves are operating in all parts of the town just now and people who want to make sure that some sharp fellow is not ransacking the house while they are asleep should see that the windows are fastened before retiring, and even then 1t would pay to wake up once in a while during the night and listen This is the plan that saved the family of the late Frank L.. Malttin of East Clay street from a visit from some prowler last night. One of the women folks heard the window blinds rattle and got Up to see what was the matter. As she walked through the house she heard footsteps hurrying off the veranda and when she reached the window she noticed the retreating form of a man going through the yard When he got some distance away he turned and looked back. and then jumped the fence into the lot near Ben edict & Burnham's barn. Upon fur- ther Investigation the family saw by footprints in the snow that the fellow had been standing close to the window so that in all probability he would have entered the place had he not been Scared away. Many neglect to fasten windows and the oversight often costs them all the money and silverware in the house, for as rule men who make living by dropping into houses uninvited usually try all the doors and windows before trying any other way of geEting on the inside
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
BOSTON'S WEST END THREATENED
CONSPIRACY TO BRIBE.
Investigating the Nebraska Postof1ce
 Troubles To-day.

Troubles To-day.
 Omaha, Neb, Dec 9.-The federal grand jury to-day continued its inyes- t1gation of Nebraska postolnce appoint ments, that under consideration being the alleged conspiracy to bribe in con nection width the naming of a post master at Alma. Former State Sena- tor Elliott Lowe of Harland county was given an opportunity to testify during the day and a number of wit nesses from other points were before the jury. J. G. Thompson, who came here from Alma and who has acted in the capacity of counsel for Postmaster Mitchell of that city, was summoned to appear before the grand jury and probably will be questioned to-day.
 Dr W. H. Ba1well was called before the jury, it is stated, to corroboralte testimony given iby ". R. Berreo and former Postmaster Billings of Alma with regard to a trip taken by him to Denver in company with Senator Lowe and Beddeo, and of alleged negotia- tions for the Alma postoffice appoint ment
 In a signed statement pr BanweH denies being a party to any money transaction in connection with the post office appointment at Orleans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
RED STAR L!NER INJURED
Was Able to Reach Queenstown
 Without Assistance

Steering Gear Had Been Knocked Out
 The Nine Hundred Passengers of
 the Kroonland, the Disabled Steam
 CT, Will Be Transferred to the leu
 tonic.
 Queenstown, Ireland, Dec 9.-Ihe Red Star line steamer kroonland ar rived in the inner harbor of Queens town to-day without assistance. Her steering gear was disabled yesterday morning, but she had little difficulty 1n steering by means of her twin screws. The Kroonland has 900 passengers on board.
 It is anticipated that the passengers of the Kroonland will be transferred to the White Star Nine steamer TeIl- tonic. which sails from Liverpool to- day and from Queenstown tomorrow for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
CAIRNS-M'EvoY CASE.
The Evidence Given dn the DistricS < Court To-day

The Evidence Given dn the Districs
 Court To-day.
 The far-away look in the left outic of City Sheriff Elect William J. Rig rey was explained yesterday when he stated on the stand in the district court that he was not sure that he is living and in fact that he is not sure of anything at all. His friends were under the impression that the pecu- liar look. in his left optic had ita source in the question ssWh0 earned the reward if I didn't9. but now they are certain that when he made the above answer that he ''is not sure that he is sliving'' he spoke not as an official but as q private citizen. The sheriff, as he sAsstill called. for past honors cling lovingly to him, and as he soon will be called by virtue of the office to which he has been elected, was tes- tifying in the case of George ". Cairns of Boston against Frank F.. McEvoy in which the plaintiffs ask $10,0O0 damages for alleged illega, impriso sonment and arrest. It was ha who arrested the plaintiff and locked him up. He said that he went to the Franklin house on Grand street to ar- rest the plaintiff and that he saw porter issue from the hotel. cast his searchlight eye up and down the street and a minute after he went back Cairns came out and he arrested him.
 Attorney McGeough of Boston, conn sel with Attorney Church for Cairns, showed the sheriff the writ and asked him if he observed any change in the writing. He replied he saw none The question was repeated and the sheriff said he was not sure; that he was not sure he was living, in fact not sure of anything at all.
 This morning Charles A. Babb of Boston testified he sold twelve lots to Cairns which he traded with McEvov for his bicycle business. Mir Babb said he is in the law and collecting business with another man and their firm name is the National Investigator and Legal Process Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
CROWN PRINCE AND ART.

Berlin, Dec 9.-It is learned that Crown Prince Frederick Williams tastes in art matters differ radically from his fathers who, it is well known, patronizes academic art styles exclusively. The crown prince. on the other hand. is an ardent admirer of impressionism. The prince lately purchased a large number of impress sionist posters and caricatllres at 8 Potsdam art store and, it is said, TO- guishly declared that part of them were intended as a present to the ,em peror.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
BAD NAN FLOURBHED RAZOR.
New Havener Slashed Sisters While on Their Way to Work

Mad Because the Girl Rejected His At
 tentions The Girls Might Have
 Been Killed Only for the Interfer-
 ence of Passersiby.
 New Haven, Dec Jealous be- cause his attentions to Miss Jennie Suho were being rejected, G1liseppd Di Nenna of 1O1 Haven street, badly slashed the faces Of both Jennie and her sister while the two girls were on their way to work early this morn ing.
 The two girls had arrived within half block of the Candee Rubber Go, where they are employed, when upon turning the corner Of Wallace and Green streets, Di Nenna jumped out from behind building and with 3 drawn razor attempted to cut Jennie's throat. Louise, however, upon seeing what the man was about to do, made bold attempt to hold him, when the man turned upon her and slashed her across the face twice. As she released her hold the man again sprang at Jan- Iie and after once cutting her, became frightened at the crowd that had been attTacted by the girls screams and turned and ran.
 Although one of the girls, Louise, is cut very badly, neither of them is in any danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
GIBBS HAS CONVERSELY

Springfield, Dec g.. George F. Gibbs. who was arrested last night for forgery and robbery of the United States mails. has confessed to being the George $. Atwood who was inpli- cated with a. man named Morgan fin the mail box robberies in Boston in 1897. He was arraigned in the pos lice court here this morning and plead ed guilty. A woman giving the naRae of Hattie Gibbs. who was arrested with him, pleaded not guilty to being implicated in the crimes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
WANTED HER HANK BOOK

Lynn, Mass, Dec 9-While fire was raging in the lodging house conducted by Mrs A. B. Moves, in big block on Summer street, here to-day, the woman attempted to get her bank books and was overcome by smoke Bremen dragged her out of danger. As soon as she recovered consciousness she rushed back into the building, only to faint at the head of the staircase. Pc licemen groped about: in the smoke un- til they found her and took her away, leaving her in the care of physician Twenty-two other persons in the building escaped without injury. The property damage was not heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
SILVER COMPANY CIRCULAR.
Employees Can Leave Without Givin,

Employees Gan Leave Without Giving Notice, or May Be Discharged. Meriden, Dec 9-Employes of the International Silver Go received the following circular in their pay enve- lopes to-day.
 To Employees of the International Sil.
 yer Go:
 Every employe of this company who conforms to the rules and regulations and performs his work to the com pany's satisfaction will be fully pro- tected in his position by the company and any attempt by employees to coerce fellow workmen into the payment or contributions of any kind or makes any attempt to prevent q fellow work man from relinquishing his member ship in any organization, will subject such employe to immediate dismissal Tn the absence of contract any em- ploye has right to leave the com pany without assigning any reasonf therefor. The company has similar right to discharge employees without assigning reason therefor.
 By order
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, International Silver Go, Sanluel Dodds
 president.
 These notices will be given to every employe of the company. F H =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
MANY MEN LANDED.
They will Open Way Over Darie

They Will Open Way Over Darien
 Mountains to Panama
 La Guaira, Venezuela. Dec 9.-The French steamer Versailles, which has arrived here from Sayanilla, reports that Colombian steamers have landed LIDO men from CartageGa, near the mouth of the Atrato river, to open q way over the Darien mountains into Panama. Other troops from the de- partment of Cauca. Colombia, are said to be converging on Panama, and from all parts of Colombia troops are report ed to be marching awaiting on the re- suit of General Reyes mission to WaShington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Man Who Tried to Disfigure His
 Wife
HER NOSE NEARLY SEVERED

The Woman, in Court With Her Faca
 Bandaged-The Man Plead Not
 Guilty, But the Court Thought Oth-
 erwise and Bound Him Over Under
 $1,ooo Bonds.
 Meriden, Dec 9.-John Tabion, la- bOrer, who had quarrel with his wife saturday night during which her nose was nearly severed from her face. pleaded not guilty in the city court to- day to the charge of assault with in- tent to murder. After a hearing. however, probable cause was found. and TabiOn was remanded to fail to await trial at the January term of the superior court. He was unable to furnish bonds of $1 ,OOO.
 Mrs Tabion was in court with her race almost entirely concealed by band ages. She testified that her husband was Jealous of her friendliness toward two men who boarded at her house. Saturday evening the Tabions and fhe two men were drinking beer together, when Tabion, according to his wife. became angry and dragged her into The pantry, where he struck her sever al times with an instrument which in the darkness she could not see, When he released his hold, she felt blood running down her face and discovered that her nose had been nearly cut of.
 The two boarders gave corroborat- i've testimony, saying that they saw Tabion drag his wife into the dark pantry, and that they heard her scream for. help. but that when they reached her the injury had already been inflicted, Tabion is said to have threatened to kill his wife some time ago, and Mrs Tabion told the court that she thought the blow which hit her nose was aimed at her throat.
 Since Tabion's arrest the City Mis- sion society has had to provide for Mrs Tabion and her two children, years and 4 months respectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
RIDERS LOOK TAGGED.
Barclay Unable to Reach His Hand
 for His Food

BdTClay aUnaDle LO@ heacl HIS HauQ
 for His Food
 New York, Dec 9.-Nearly all the riders in the six-day race at Madison Square garden showed evidence of the strain at daylight this morning. The sole topic of discussion in the camps of the riders was the show of pluck made by, c. D. Barclay, who, rather than break his contract with the man agement, continued to ride while snf- fering from a broken left rib and num- berless bruises which he had received in fall shortly before midnight.
 Barclays pain was so great that he could not reach out his hand to take food from his trainers while riding. His helpers announced without any attempt at concealment that they had given him large doses of what they termed dope before he returned to the track
 Franz Krebs did all he could to re- lieve his partner, Barclay, by return ing to the track frequently. This rap idly slipped his strength and he too, was forced to lose some laps. At half past six o'clock Barclay and Rettich retired from the race Bar CIdS 1ldu LuCll IluuCA lOuI hOOIS in agony. He had to be assisted to his quarters
 Rettich's partner, Gougoltz, teamed with Franz Krebs, Barclays partner This left but twelve teams in the race out of the seventeen who started.
 The 10 o'clock score was as follows:
 Contenet- Breton, Iseander-Bu Krebs-P Petersen, NeWkirk- la cobson, John and M. Bedell, Root-Dorlan, Bowler-Fisher and Walthour Munroe 1,037 miles and s laps; Keegan- Moran 1,037 and z; Samson and Vanderstuyft 1,Q37 and 4 Franz Krebs and Gou- goltz 1,035 and 8, and Dove and He'd speth 1.027 and 4.
 At 1 o'clock the eight leading teams had scored 1,O91 miles and 3 laps. Keegan and Moran were one lap be hind that score Samson and Wander stuyft, 1.090 miles and 6 laps; Krebs and GoJpgoltz, 1,0S9 miles and laps; Dove and Hedspeth, 1,079 miles and laps
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
CLAIMED coNsULos PROTECTION
When It Was Refused Consul Left for
 Beirut. .

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 Constantinopde, Dec 9.-The Turkish official report or the incidents at Alex andretpa complained of by the United States consul, w. k. Davis, has been telegraphed here by the governor of Beirut, Syria, as follows;
 AAttarian, nat1ve of Klharput, who had for some years been abroad, re- gently re-entered the country secretly and had been travelling in the interfor with a Turkish passport. On his ar rival lately alt Alexandretta, Attarian claimed the protection of the American consul and asked for his assistance to enable him to embark for Egypt. MT Davis accordingly notified the aa1thori- ties. But the latter insisted that the sanction of the governor must be ob- tained and that the usual formalities be carried out, such as photogra aphing Alttariam.
 MT Davis refused to tolerate the de- lay and attempted to embark Attarian by force The police arrested At tariam at the quay Whereupon Mir Davis, aided by 1ds military couriers, struck the policemen, who were wound ed in the faces, and afterwards att tempted to force an entrance into the g'uardhouse, breaking windows and doors, but unavailingly.
 Thereupon MT Davis threatened that unless AttaIdan was released and all lowed to embark within four hours he would himself leave. Not receiving satisfaction MT Davis embarked for Beirut on the same steamer Attarian tried to take.
 New York, Dec t9.-Attarian, the Ar menian whose arrest precfpfeated the attack by Turkish police upon United States Consul Davis, at Alexandretta, Syria, has been a resident, during the past four years, of Paterson, N. J., where he has been employed as 3 moulder.
 Upon coming to America he left his family behind and frequently tried to interest the United States and Turkish officials at Washington in securing permission for his wife and son to join him. Finally he decided to risk a journey home and bring them him. self. although he told several friends he feared for his life if he again visit ed Turkish territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
Fire Broke Out in Manufactur-
 ing District To-Day
LOSS WILL REACH SIPS, 900
The Fire Looked so Serious That Four Different Alarms Were Sent In One Workman Rescued in Uncon- scious Condition By Fellow Work CT.

Boston, Dec 9-The heart of the manufacturing district of the west end was threatened to-day by a fire which practically destroyed the six story brick building at 195-201 Port land street occupied on the five upper floors by John A. Dunn, chair manu- eacturer.
 It was estimated that the loss en- tailed on the building, the furniture stock, and to other business men whose property was damaged will be $125,00o. The fire was practically Honfned to the Dunn building. Four alarms were sounded. calling large part of the city's apparatus to the scene. In spite of the quickness with which the blaze spread through the Dunn building, caused by the extreme combustibility of the material, not a single one of the 100 persons employed Tn the factory was seriously injured. There were. however. many thrilling escapes. Four women bookkeepers and stenographers who were at work on the third floor had to grope their way, down the stairs through blinding smoke One workman, who insisted on returning for q grip containing val uables. was made unconscious by the smoke and by falling over furniture. He was rescued by a fellow uphol- sterer. Two men. one Peter Dona- hue, employed in the finishing room on the top floor, and the other an eIec- trician whose name could not be learned. found their means of escape cut off by the stairways and they were forced to jump from the roof some twenty feet to the top of an adjoining structure, from which place they made their way to the ground by a fire es- cape in safety. They sustained slight bruises. The loss to the Dunn company is more serious than the fig nres show because of the destruction Of its property at it's busiest season, when the building was stocked for the Ghristnas trade. ,.
 The fire started on the top floor of the building from an explosion of var nish which became ignited from wires on which the electrician, who jumped from the roof. was at work.
 The prompt response of the, depart ment to the four alarms enabled them to place the fire under control before 1t had spread beyond the building in which it started. A heavy brick fire wall between the Dunn factory and that of G. w. Bent X Go in an adjoin- ing building saved that property,
 Besides the Dunn company, Philip Feinstein, florist: J. H. Coffey, fish dealer, and Harman's restaurant, who occupied the street floor of the fac tory, are losers.
 Warren F. Witherell. grocer; Cobb. Bates < Yerxa, wholesale grocers and occupants of stalls in the North Union market. though not in the Dunn build ing. will suffer considerable loss from water. as the structures which they occupy were drenched by the fremen in their efforts to prevent the flames 6rom spreading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
PRODUCE EXCHANGE MEMBERS

New York, Dec 9.-At a meeting of the Produce exchange members called to consider methods for broadening the operation market here in the grain
 trade. resolutions have been adopted favoring the extension of the New York delivery system to Buffalo. A committee was appointed to cooperate with the grain committee with this end in view Should the plan be adopt ed Buffalo warehouse receipts will be deliverable on the New York exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
PROMINENT REpuBLIcAN DEAD.

Fair Haven, Vt, Dec 9.-Ira R. Al len. chairman of the republican state committee and a prominent business man, died to-day, aged A years He had been i'll less than week with pneumonia. For a long time Mir Al len had been prominent in the repub- lican party in Vermont and had been at the head of the state organization for. many years. Besides having held town and county offices he had served several terms in the state legislature. He was prominent also in Masonic cir, cles. He was not married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
TRUNK MAKER KILLED.

Chicago. Dec 9.-Mistaken for a strike-breaker, as the police believe, John Oscuchowski, a trunk maker, has been shot and killed. The crime is alt tributed 'by the police to union pickets of the striking tanners of the Ameri- can Hide and Ieather Go, although the victim was a member of the union In his pockets were found a certificate of deposit for $1,000. $6O in money and a gold watch. Oschowski leaves a widow and eight children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE

Cincinnati, O., Dec 9.-The United States court of appeals in the case of the city of Atlanta vs the Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works and the Southern Pacific Pipe Works, has de cided against the defendant. The cits of Atlanta brought suit under the Sher- man antitrust Jaw, alleging that tn company with others had entered into a combination in restraint of trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
JOHN TRACY HELD.

7 New Haven, Dec 9.--On the charge of assault with inte1lt to kiln and mur- der, John Tracy was bound over to the superior count this morning after a hearing before Judge. Dow in the po- lice court. under bonds of $2,OOO. Mrs Tracy, his wife, whom he attempted to shoot as she was, coming from church some weeks ago, was in court, but she was so ill that she had to bp carried to the witness stand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
NOT READY FOR CASE.

Meriden. Dec 9-The case Of Fred Winters, who is held on charge of murder in the second degree, on ac- count of the death of Frank Cashen, a young companion, will probably be continued for several days when it comes up i'll the city court tomorrow morning. The city attorney said to- day that he will not be ready to go on with the case tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
ASLEEP FOR TWO WEEKS.

New York. Dec 9.-Doctors here are much interested in the case of a baby girl, six weeks old, which has been asleep for two weeks. The child ap- parently is perfectly healthy, takes food naturally, and continues to de velop, but has not opened her eyes or made q sound in fortnight. The coma followed high fever which was broken by the doctors and has not re- appeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
i, COTTON MARKET TALK.
Excitement and Punctuation Was the
 Order of tho Day.


 Order of the Day.
 New York, Dec 9.-While business was not so active this morning the cotton market continued excited with fluctuations showing the uncertainty of the trade as to the immediate fuS ture. Cables were lower on futures, but firm as to spot cotton and the mar ket here influenced by rather unfavor- able weather and the impression that there would be no immediate curtail- ment in manufacturing, opened firm unchanged to 10 points higher. Fol lowing the call it was very cratic. First 1t showed considerable strength on bull support and outside buying, but after reaching a level 9 to 14 points higher met with realizing and reaction ito about the opening figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-09
s1,RoNGR RUSSIAN SQUADRON

Tokio, Dec 9.A strong Russian squadron, consisting of eight warships, including two bahtleships, arrived at Chemulfo, port of Seoul, capital of Corea, to support the Russian opposi- ton to the proposed opening of Ton gannpho to the commerce of the world. The Russians threaten to land 5000 men and march on Seoul shrould Corea disregard bheir warnings.