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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
AN INCREASED DEATH RATE.
Report of Surgeon General Just
 Made Public.

The Officials Say Increase is Due to
 Cholera-The Addition of 5000 Fil-
 sideration in Looking at the Increase
 Reported.
 Washington, Oct 7.-An increase in the death rate of the army from 1894 per thousand in 1901 to 15.49 per thou sand in 1902, is shown in the annual report of Surgeon-G General R. M. O'Reilly for the fiscal year ending June 30. This increase is attributed to cholera, which caused 3.54 deaths per thousand. A slight improvement ap- pears in the admission rate for disease and injury which decli1fes from 1,791.5o per thousand in 1901 to 1716.51 per thousand in 1902. Discussing other features of the health of the army, Sur geon- General O'Reilly's report says:
 "The enrolment of about 5000 na- tive Filipino scouts having added 8 new racial element to the army, it be- comes a matter of much interest to study the comparative effects of dis ease on them and on our white and colored troops. For the whole army. at home and abroad, during the year 1902. the white troops showed an ad- mission rate of 1,700.33 per thousand and death rate of 14.4O. The negro troops had 1,S97.74 admissions and 24.11 deaths per thousand, and the Malay scouts 1,707.21 admissions per thousand and 2404 deaths. The white race, therefore, gave the lowest figures in sickness and much the lowest nor tality. The black race led in both, al though the Malay closely approached it in death rate.
 "The freedom of the Filipino from the vice of drunkenness is strikingly shown wha1 we find that out of 5000 men only three individuals were treat ed for alcoholism in one year. and that while white soldiers were admitted to sick report on account of their own misconduct. in the use of alNS ol at the rate of 24.78 per thousand and colored troops at the rate of 11.7O. the Malay scouts showed the extremely small ad- mission rate of O62 per thousand.
 "The steadily increasing prevalence of venerea1 disease is the most discour- aging feature in the sick report of the army. During 1902, 13,CO0 admissions were from this cause, equivalent to a AotS OA IOO.DT pGE luOuSdnlI. AumlS~ sions to sick report from alcoholism in 1902 were slightly in excess of the number (including volunteers) for 1901. A total number of 1880 cases, equiva- lent to 22.65 per thousand of strength, occurred. It is impossible not to at tribute a large part of the steadily in creasing yenerea1 disease of the army to. the loss of the canteen where the soldier if he so desired could get his beer throughout the month. but was not subjected to the temptations to in temperance and vice now attendant on the expenditure of full months pay at the low resorts infesting the out skirts of our military reservations.
 "A slight diminution of insanity oc- curred in the army during 1902 There were 13S new cases. equivalent to the admission rate of 1-71 per thousand. which is almost identical with the rate for the decade 1891 to 1900''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
OWED THROUGH PLATE GLASS.
John Hayes Projected Headlong Into
 a Saloon at.the Foot of a Hill

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 New Brunswick, Oct "A man on a, runaway bicycle performed the un- usual feat of diving head first into a plate glass window at 2 o'clock yester- day afternoon. He was so badly cut and bruised that it looked as if he would soon die of his hurts. He was John Hayes, age 35, of Philadelphia, who has been spending a two weeks vacation here.
 He was coming down the Bayard street hill, between George and Neil son, and as he descended the wheel kept getting away from him. He appeared to be an inexperienced rider. He could not, or dared not, make the short turn at Nelson street and the front wheel struck the curb in front of Charles R. Voorhees's saloon.
 Hayes was projected head first over the handlebars into the big plate glass window of the saloon. The win- dow is six feet square. He made a hole in the window big enough for horse to walk through. Dr JaneWay found that his skull was fractured. His recovery is doubtful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
BAPTusTs IN SESSION.

New Haven, Oct 1.-The New Ha- ven Baptist association began its sey- enty-eighth annual meeting to-day in Calvary Baptist church. Among the places covered by this association are Waterbury, Anson1, Derby, Shelton, Meriden and towns east as far as Es- sex. Churches in all these places are represented. After the formalities of organization were completed, the an nual sermon was delivered by the Rev G, H. Ferris, pastor of Calvary church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Australian Ballot System Useda in
 Electing Officers.

Worcester, Mass, Oct 7.-When the delegates to the state branch of the American Federation of Labor reas- sembled for the first of to-day's ses- sions of their convention. it was ex- pected that it would be possible final ly to adjourn early this evening. Ths most important matter before the con. vention to-day was the election of off cers. The Australian ballot was used and as the voting and counting took up much time the result was not an nounced until several hours after the opening of the session. There was no opposition to the reelection of Presi- dent James R. Crozier of Boston. A contest which created some surprise, dnasmuch as no opposition was expect cd to the present official developed for the office of delegate to the national convention. It was generally SUD- posed yesterday that Frank K. Foster of Boston, the well known labor lead CT. would be reelected to succeed him. self without contest. but when the nominations were made the name of Patrick Mahoney was proposed.
 Several committees which held meetings last night reported upon cer- tain proceedings and measures to-day,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
CITY NEWS

Eugene Storm, ice handler, mel with an accident yesterday. A part of the wagon was broken on East Main street in front of Polls theater and the. driver was thrown to- the ground The wheels of the wagon passed over one of his legs. His ankle was badly sprained.
 Three new horses. two grays and one black, for the fire department ar rived here to-day. The grays will be stationed at the Brooklyn engine house while the black will be used by Chief Snagg. The horses were purchased in Newark several weeks ago by Chief Snagg and Commissioner D. J. Lahey.
 Every member is requested to attend a meeting of the alumnae association of St Marys school in the Mulcahy Memorial building tomorrow night. The subject of debate will be: "Re- solved, That it would be beneficial to the United States to annex Canada and Mexico" The speakers will be-Af- firmative, James Brennan, Neil Buck ley, Miss Emma Boyle; negative, John Gaffney, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Miss Mary Healey. The Rev Father Slocum will be judge. President William Ryder will preside.
 There is going to be big row over the matter of the assessment of bene- fits and damages arising from the lay out of Highland avenue to Bank stre tt George A. Boughton feels aggrieved at the size of his bill, $447, and stated so this afternoon to the city through his attorneys, Burpee & Carmody. The allegations are numerous and include a broad hint that property specially benefited by the proposed public im- provement is not assessed in accord ance with the charter. The complain ant asks the superior court to inquire into the situation.
 The Rev Timothy O'Sullivan, assist ant priest at St Patrick's church, has been appointed assistant priest at St Thomas church. He@will succeed the Rev Father Kennedy, who has been transferred to PlainviIle Father Sul- livan has been assistant priest at St PatricI's for the past three years, dur ing which time he has gained the es- teem of the parishioners of St Pat rick's church and hundreds of other people throughout the city. Though the parishioners of St Patricks church will regret his departure from their midst, their regret will somewhat be softened by the fact Chat he will still be stationed in Waterbury. Father Sullivan will be succeeded by Father Keane of New Britain. Father Keane, who is a Meriden boy, was or dained to the priesthood about a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
SHOT A LAPATESE.

Honolulu, Oct 7.-several robberies have recently occurred on the road be- tween here and the Honolulu planta- tion.. On the third inst a Japanese was shot and seriously wounded while resisting highwayman. The next night a Japanese was killed by Chi nese robber who rode a bicycle. The murderer was captured by the police, who also arrested three of his associ- ates. Several burgIaries and other crimes have been traced to the three men and a counterfeiting outfit was found at their headquarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
STEAMER ASHORE.

New York, Oct "A dispatch from the Highlands says there is a steamer ashore at that point She is probably the Lamport and Holt steamer Ter ence, from Brazilian ports. She is stern on to the beach. A tug is as- sisting her. The Terence sailed from Santos September 12.- Rio Janeiro 18th, Bahia 21st, Pernambuco 23rd and Barbados the 3Oth for this port. The stranded steamer was later identified as the Terence, coffee laden. The tide is ebbing and there is small pros pect of getting the steamer off the beach before the next high tide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.

Bristol, Oct 7.-Bertha Steler, aged IA years, was struck and severely in jured by an automobile yesterday af- ternoon. The machine was being op- erated by B. o. Bennett The girl was crossing the street and when she saw the automobile became confused. After starting in one direction she turned and crossed again directly in. the path of the machine, She was knocked down and was badly bruised about the head and dsbody and sustained fractured ankle. Although badly in jured she will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
DINED WITH THE KING.

Rome, Oct 7-The Italian ambassa- dor to the United States, signor Mayor Des Planches, dined with King Vic- tor Emmanuel yesterday. His majes- ty said many fattering things of Amer ica and President Roosevelt and ex- pressed the hope that Italy would be adequately represented at the St Louis exposition, The ambassador has been assured by the Italian exhibit commit tee that all will be ready for the open' ing of the exposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
IMPRISONED WATCHMAN.
Robbers Then Opened Safe and Stole
 5000 and Escaped.

Edmonston, N, B., Oct 7.-Three robbers imprisoned a night watchman in the freight car and blew open the safe in the Canadian Pacific railroad station, early to-day, escaping with $200 in money. Preparations for the robbery had been carefully made, pre- caution having been taken to prevent interruption. The watchman was re- leased from the car after several hours by persons who heard his cries. He could only give an imperfect descrip- tion of the robbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
WILL ANSWER TOMORROW.
Manager Wilcox Will Lay Demands
 of Men Before Directors.

Meriden, Oct "A committee from the Metal Workers union to-day wait ed upon George H. Wilcox, manager of factory E of the International Silver Go, in regard to the demands recently made upon the company by the metal workers. MT Wilcox informed the men that he would give them definite answer tomorrow. He said he would lay the matter before the directors at their monthly meeting to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
A NAME SELECTED.

New York, Oct 7.-As result of a final conference of the committee from the independent mills and the United Box Board & Paper Go, it has been decided to call the new selling company the Paper Products Go. The $20O,O00 capitalization of the new con cern will be apportioned among the in- dependent companies and the United Box Board & Paper Go, according to the output of each mill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
4 CRANk AT WHITE HOUSE
Norwich Mechanic Tried to See
 the President To-Day

He Carried No Arms and Made No
 Resistance When Arrested-He
 Gave Up His Job and Was Paid Off
 at the Thames Arms Go Yesterday
 Morning.
 Washington, Oct 7.-John Decker of Norwich, Conn, who evidently is a me chanic, about A years old, entered the White House soon after the doors were opened this morning. The off, cials thought from his actions that he was crank and arrested him. He was not armed and made no resistance when placed under arrest. He was turned over to the police authorities.
 Norwich, Oct 7.-John Decker, who is supposed to be the man under ar- rest in Washington, has been em- ployed for the past two years at the factory of the Thames Arms Go. He has brother Harry, who also works in the factory. Decker went to the factory yesterday morning and said he wanted to give up his job. He was paid off and he left The manager of the company says that while Deck CT was peculiar and was not consid- cred particularly bright mentally, he never showed any signs of yiole~e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
Dur Members Express Them
 selves on Boundary Matter
OTHER COUNTRIES TO FOLLOW

When the Court Reassembles in No-
 yember Judge Penfield and Minister
 Bowen Will Be There-Dickinson
 Was in Excellent Voice To-Day
 When He Resumed His Speech Be
 fore Commission.
 Paris, Oct 7.-Wayne MacVeagh, sen for counsel for the United States, has arrived here from The Hague. having completed his argument before the Venezuelan arbitration tribunal. He sails for New York October 10 from Cherbourg on the American line steam. er St Louis.
 MT MacVeagh regards the situation as satisfactory and hopeful. The members of the court expressed satis- faction at the American view of the exalted character of the tribunal as representing the modern idea of the humane adjustment of international differences, instead of the old system Of resort to force. Counsel for, the other countries, outside the blockading powers, will probably follow the gen eral lines of the American argument. When. the court reassembles, Novem- Der 4, Judge Penfeld and Minister Bowen will look after American and Venezuelan interests. It is expected that the further hearings will last about a fortnight.
 London, Oct 7.-Jacob NJ. Dickinson, of American counsel, though now on the fourth day of his speech, resumed his argument before the Alaskan boun- dary commission this morning in ex- cellent voice. He continued his con- tention as to the meaning of the term rcoast'' as employed in the treaty and h the negotiations.
 All sides admit that Mir Dickinson is making an excellent summing up for the United States. He deals minutely with each point raised in the speeches of Attorney General Fin1ay, Solicitor General Carson and Christopher Rob lnson. K C., of Canadian counsel, en- deavoring to refute by means of count less references to legal authorities, and continues to hold the interest of the members of the commission and other auditors, interspersing his argument with humorous and other illustrations, which are listened to with evident pleasure by Attorney General Finlay and other opposing counsel and by the commissioners themselves.
 Mir Dickinson emphasized the Amer lean contention on the meaning of the word "coast" and concluded the morn Ing session with declaring there could be no doubt, judging from the maps, that the coast line must run as claimed by the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
sAGEs FR1ENDs DENY TIT.

New York. Oct 7.-Reports from Sickletown, N. Y.. that a farm owned by Russell Sage had been sold there for unpaid taxes is denied by mem bers of the financier's family. Mrs Sage explained the matter to the ef- feet that, although the property; stands in her husbands name, it actually be- f1onged to E. O. M. Rand, who for twenty years was in MT Sage's em- ploy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
TEXTILE WORKERS.

Boston, Oct 7.-Promptly at 9 o'clock to-day President Michael Dug gan of Lowell called to order the rep resentatives of the thirty-three textile districts of New England, New York and New Jersey, who are attending the national mule spinners' convention here. The convention went into se- cret session at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
RECEIVED BY KING.

Christiana, Norway, Oct liking Os- car yesterday received c. W. Kohlsaat, the St Louis exposition commissioners, in private audience. His majesty manifested great interest in the expo sition and said he regretted he could not go to the United States, but he hoped the crown prince, Gustaf, would represent him at St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
7 CAN'T TAKE PASS

Albany, Oct 7.-The court of ap- peals has affirmed the judgment of. the lower court against Fredericks, a mo- tary public, who used a Pullman Go pass, declaring him public officer within the meaning of the law prevent ing such officers using or accepting free transportation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
VERY DESPERATE PRISONER.
Escaped and Was Pursued By
 Two Deputy Sheriffs.'
In a Mix-Up He Succeeded in Fatally
 Wounding the Deputies-He Then Succeeded in Getting Horse and in
 Making His Escape.

~ Burns, Ore, Oct 7.--In an attempt to arrest an escaped prisoner named John Frost, alias Harry Egbert, wanted in Douglass county for burglary, John G.. Saxton, a well known attorney of Burns, who was acting as special dep- uty sheriff, and. Jack West, a rancher, have both been killed by Egbert.
 They came upon Egbert in ranch house in the Wild Horse valley, 135 miles south of Burns. Egbert and his wife were alone in the house at the time. It is supposed Egbert recog- nized ,Saxton and West as they came up and opened fire from behind cor her of the building. West received a bullet in the back from which he died
 Egbert then went into the house, followed by Saxton, the woman in the meantime having fled. Egbert had a rifle and Saxton revolver and with these weapons they fired at each other through thin board partition. Saxton was shot through the right shoulder, but kept up the battle by using the re- volver in his left hand. EgDert, it is supposed, fled up stairs. Saxton then went out 1T, answer to call for water from West. making two trips to a spring. As he turned away from West, he, too, was shot and fatally wounded. Egbert then made his way to a ranch five miles distant where at the point of a gun he secured a horse. He has not since been seen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
FEUD ENDS IN TRAGEDY.

Wilmington, N. C., Oct 7.-As the result of bad blood which had existed between the men for several years, s. H. Terry, a night Watchman for the Atlantic Coast line. shot and instantly killed his son-in-law, George T. Bland, at the latter's home. Terry immedi- ate1y gave himself up. He pleaded self defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
STOI FEN SITVERWARE.

Marlboro, Mass, Oct 7.-Silverware valued at $1, GOO was stolen during last night from tie residence of Mrs J. w. Hitchcock, a mile from the center of the city. The burglars broke through a window, but the family and servants sleeping on the second Door were not awakened The burglars left no trail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
DIED IN JAIL.
Man Who Had Been Waiting Eighteen
 Years for Trial

Oakland, Gal, Oct 7.-George Jones, who had been in the county jail for eighteen years awaiting trial, has just died there, aged 93 years. He. had been incarcerated since January IS, 1885, for the murder of Lorenzo Sutilo. He was convicted June 5, 1885, of the murder and sentenced to be hanged July ii. He succeeded in gaining a new trial. About the time the trial was begun Jones was taken with stroke of paralysis and had never been able to leave his bed. Time and again the case was set for trial but a con- tinuance always was granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
DELAYED BY FREIGHT WRECK

Portland, Me, Oct 7.-The morning New York-Portland train over the Worcester, Nashua & Portland divi- sion of thS Boston 6 Maine railroad, was two hours late to-day on account of a freight wreck at Freemont, be- tween Nashua and Rochester. Five cars were damaged and Conductor w. F. Sanborn of Nashua was slightly in- iured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
MEDICAL OFFICERS TO MEET.

New Haven, Oct 7.-County Health Officer Hoadley has addressed a com munication to health officers in the va rious towns inviting them to a meet ing in this city October H for the pur- pose of arranging systematic plan for the control of contagious diseases. The na-@ssag will be held at Hotel Gardas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy, probably with occasional rain tonight and Thursday warmer tonight; warm, CT Thursday: fresh to brisk east to south winds, inerea sing in force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
WOMEN'S CLUES.
Eighth Annual Session Opened in St
 Johnsbury To-day.

St Johnsbury, Vt, Oct 7.-As guests of the local organization the Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs opened its eighth annual session here to-day.
 Mrs Rebecca F. Fairbanks, president of the St Johnsbury club, delivered the address of welcome, to which Miss Helen Elliston Smith of White River Junction, state president, responded. After the roll call reports of officers and committees were read and occu- pied the greater part of the day. The convention will continue tomorrow. There are twenty-seVen clubs in the faction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
DAMS GIVE WAY.

Seattle. Wash, Oct 7.-The govern ment dams at the head of Lake Union have giyeu way, causing great dam agas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
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D1BI s1Y. '::|: E : E: 5 5 ,: ;;: ': } Chicago, Q l T. Baker, ex-president ay years q prominent men board of trade. and one g capital ists of this city, hly to-day. Mr Baker was wei n the grain trade throughout
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07
ANOTHER AIRsHIP WRECK.

TO-uHY. He mHCHInE WHIILH HDOuTT IUl5s yards and is now complete wreck. yK7ANTEDA first-class. all around bot.
 tier, 10 bottle ginger ale. Apply to| Jean Jacques, proprietor Diamond Bottling. company. lQ7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-07

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.
 Washington, Oct 7.-Goyernment re- ceipts from internal revenue, $74O, ,429; customs, $1,077,71; miscellaneous, $457, ,752. Expenditures, a$2, ,545, ,OOO.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-11

Casper. Wyo.. is according to the
Casper Derrick Is taking things
quietly in the Jail and Is not ap-
parently worrying much over the
outcome. The hearing will probably
not take place for several weeks.
The following dispatch from Dun
lap. Iowa, gives some of O'Day's
early history. His mother st ! lives
near Logan. and he has two married
sisters in Omaha.
Tom O'Day. who has been ar
rested In Wyoming on the charge OF
hsrss stealing, 10 = native of Gal
lands Grove, four miles east OF
here. He 10 said TO be not more
than 40 years Of age. Twenty years
[aso be quilted thsso parts, but re-