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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
THE CHICAGO MURDERS.
Confession In Chicago, Railway Barn
 Crime.

Confession In Chicago Railway Barn
 Crime.
 CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-With a confes- sion duplicating himself and naming Gustave Malatesta, former convict, as leader in the raid, John Sleuder, a prisoner at the Englewood police sta ton, is said by Captain Shippy to have told a complete story of the S3,OO0 rob- bery and double murder at the Chicago City railways receiving office early Sunday morning.
 Sleuder, who is a former employee of the railway company, denied knowl- edge of the names of the other two men who took part in the crime but the po- lice believe he may be brought to re veal their identity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
saa Death From Farmer,s Error.

OTSEGO, Mich, Sept. 2.-Duncan Swan, a farmer living north of this village, shot his daughter Mary dead, mistaking her for crows in the corn
 Swan had been troubled with crows iu his corn. He saw the stalks moving and, thinking crows were in the patch
 discharged his shotgun at the moving corn. To his horror his daughter screamed, and he found that he had shot her in the breast She was gath. ering corn for dinner, and her father did not know it. Swan is nearly crazed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
MoLINEux DIVORCE CASE.
Father Announces For First Time
 the Grounds of Wife's Suit.

Father Announces For First Time
 the Grounds of Wife's Suit.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-For the first time since Mrs. Roland B. Molineux brought suit for divorce at Sioux Falls, S. D., the allegations that she has brought against her husband have been made public. General Molineux has announced that it is based purely and simply on desertiou and that in all probability his son will make no de- fense.
 Concurrently with this announce ment news has been received in this city that Mrs. Molineux's application for divorce has either been thrown out or held up by the courts because she announced on her, arrival at Sioux Falls that her reason for coming there was to secure a divorce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
veranda Rugs.

Here is how one woman made them: stT bought green burlap and cut it into several rugs of different sizes, which I hemmed to prevent raveling. Then with an ivory crochet hook I made a border of green felting by cutting 1t into very thing strips-less than an eighth of an inch in width. These pulled through the burlap with my hook in loops. A few rows of these weighted my rugs nicely and made a pretty bordering. the two shades of green according well together and looking cool and pretty on my vine covered porch. Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Deciined Peernwea.

Tho instances of Englishmen de- clining peerages are few. MT. John Walter was one, and the late Squire Montagu, of Yorkshire, was another. Sir William Harcourt was third, and Mr. Chaplin fourth. Sir Michael Hicks-B also declined peerage by anticipation in saying publicly when the project was mooted that he considered his baronetcy Gone of the 'oldest) was a greater honor than 8 newly-created peerage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
JACKSON FOUND GUILTY.
&Oxbury Murder Trial Ends In Con M vfoti0u 0F NaRrpo

Noxbury Murder Trial Ends In Com viotiOn of Negro.
 NEW YORK, Sept 2.--After having been out less than two and half hours the jury in the Roxbury murder trial returned a verdict of murder in the first dsgree against Charles Jackson, the negro. Jackson entered the court room smiling when it was announced that a verdict had been reached. He listened unmoved to the verdict and left, still smiling, on his way to the Tombs.
 Jackson listened to Recorder Goff's charge to the jury as ceolly as though he were merely spectator at the trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Enrtneer Luco. K,1Ie5

CHARLOTTE. N. C., Sept 2.-Engi- neer H. W. Lucas was killed and Fire man J. w. Stafford was fatally scalded by an accident on the Norfolk and Western near Winston Salem. The ac- cident was caused by several cars breaking from freight train and run ming back down the grade into the train handled by the injured men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

EOR SALE-Lumber. stone, timber, I boards flooring, sheathing. doors and window frames. brick, stairs, etc. Must be sold this week to make room for new postoffice, corner Grand street and Cottage Place. 8-3l-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Lemou, Butter.

This is good filling for layer cakes and sandwiches, Beat three eggs until light, add one cup of granulated sugar, one rounding tablespoon of butter and the juice of two lemons. Mix in small saucepan, set into larger dish of boil- ing water and cook five minutes after 1t begins to boil. Cook and use. e.--Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Army of the PhiIippfnea.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. ?. --The Army of the Philippines has selected St. Louis as the place for the next annual reunion. Tn an address of some length General Irving Hale delivered a eulo- gy on the work of the army in the Philippines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
svIuh Engineers Burned.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Sept. 2.-There was serious explosion aboard a naphtha launch of the Sylph, President Roosevelt's yacht, shortly before she left here. The engineer of the launch was caught in sheet of flame, which badly burned his face and both arms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
GeneraI e H wripbt '. Da,6

COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 2,-General George B. Wright. one of the best known men in Ohio is dead here of pneumonia, aged eighty-seven years He was prominent in state and national affairs and held office under both the state and the United States govern mAnfR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Water Requirement.. of Animals.

Water Requirements of Animals.
 Investigations made at the geological gardens in Berlin give an interesting idea of the comparative water requirements of animals. The record showed that the giraffe. whom nature has equipped to enjoy a drink, is less of a drinker than the donkey. The daily summary puts the elephant at the head of the list, as was to be expected, with the rhinoceros as an unhandsome but earnest second.- Youths Companion,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
nterionn naaperndo T1iIIed.

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 2.-Fernandc valenzuela, for whose capture dead or alive a large reward was offered, has been shot and killed by Mexican I'll. rales at Santa Cruz, Sonora. He was accused of having committed half g dozen murders along the border within a few monthp, the latest being that oi Notches Rctcies. 9 trader:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO

EB bate Court, Sept 1, 1908.
 Estate of Mary Kelly, late of Waterbury in said district.
 Upon the application Of John H. Moran, ad- minlstrator, praying that he may be authorized to sell land belonging to said estate, situated on Baldwin Street, with dwelling houses there- on, as per application on file more fully ap- pears 1t is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Water- buryi in said district on the 16ts day of Sept A. D. 1908 at g clock in the forenoon, and that mo- tice be given ot the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by paper having a circulation In sad districr,
 Robert A. Lowe, Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
six Hundred Miners Refuse to work.

Six Hundred Miners Refuse to Work.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 2.-six hundred coal miners in the Novinger district in northwestern Missouri re- fused to go to work, violating the agree ment made between the operators and John Mitchell, national president of the United Mine Workers, at Chicago last week that the men remain at work until Sept. 10, the date of the meeting of the Kansas City conference. &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WTANTED-Several persons of character
 " and good reputation in each state Gone in this county required) to represent and advertise old established. wealthy busi- ness house of solid financial standing. Sal ary S2l weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash direct each Wednes- day from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial, Caxton Building, Chicago. 8-3l-30
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss PRO-

A bate Court, Sept, 1. 1903. -,....., .
 Estate of Bernhardt Erk of Waterbury in said district, in charge of Q conservator.
 Upon the application of said Bernhardt Erk, praying that he may be restored to his capacity, hls conservator removed and his property turned over to his care and keeping, as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, 1t Is -
 ORDERED, that said application be heard and determined ct the Probate office in Water bury in said District, on the Sth day of Sept A. D., 1908, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news- paper having circulation in said district 7 By order of Court,
 E.. James J. Cassin Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

ITO RENT-Storage rooms. $l and $2 I monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Hla Rrf&hf ThOuUhf.

They stood in the darkness, hand in hand, looking out into the night.
 Dearest" said she, sadly, what does 1t make you think as you look out into the illimitable space?"
 why, you know said he, smiling thoughtfully down at her, T always think that with so much space there ought to be room enough for every- body."--Minneapolis Journal,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

EOUND-The right place to get good I breakfast dinner or supper without going too deep into your pantaloons. Only 2Oc for dinner. or six dinner tickets for $l. Only l5c for good breakfast or supper
 You can order your dinner to be ready at any hour you wish and you Twill get t on the dot. Avery's Restaurant, South Main street, opposite Union. 7.8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
nIsTRIor OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate

N w LIOpdbC 0 Court Sept. 1, 1908
 Estate of William w. Jerman, late Of Water bury, in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of Harriet A. Jerman praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate and an instrument in Writing, purportng to be the last will and tes- lament of said deceased may be proved, ap- per application on fle more fully appears 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office, in Water bury in said District. on the Sth day Of Sept. A. D., 1903. at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applicn- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulation in said District.
 By order of Court,
 ..s-0 7..-. James J. Cassin. Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Half Preserved Peaches.

Make sirup with one pint of wa ter and one cup of sugar; when 1t .boils up skim and then put in the peaches and cook them slowly until they change color; turn immediately into jar and seal tight.--Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

ITO RENT-Tenement, first floor, l53 Il East Main street. Inquire John Mo- riarty. 8-20-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
New nrsarc For CnpstnI.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The war department has givensan order to the Pennsylvania Steel company of Phila- delphia for a highway bridge across the Potomac above the Long bridge The price is $014. .00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

MANAGER WANTED-T Trustworthy lady M or gentleman to manage business In this county and adjoining territory for we'll and favorably known house of solid finan- cial standing. $2o straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday by check di- rect from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent, Address. Manager, elo Monon Building, Chicago, H. 6,3l-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

EOR SALE-Country hotel. with land. with or without furniture and fixtures. Furniture will be sold at auction if not purchased by parties taking house, consist ing of horses, double and single harness, robes, blankets one rubber tire hack, wag- ons, sleighs, chickens, farm tools, as owner Is leaving town. Inquire E. Answorth, Oaktree House, Southbury, Conn. 8-3l-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED- -$5, 900 lost on the yacht races.
 " and now you are short. Come 10 Uncle Green. Cash advanced on all per- sonal property at easy rates. If you are winner, then we can sell you nice dIa+. mond for your sweetheart, ring, if she said yes, gold watch and chain that keeps correct time. Business on the quiet. Great bargains in unredeemed pledges. Some thing. you never saw the like of. Nj. Green. 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Burns Is Tennix Cbnmp,on

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, Ont, Sept. 2.-At the Niagara international tennis tournament here the all Cana dian championship was won by Ralph Burns of Hamilton in a five set match from H. N. Sucking of Montreal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

EOR RENT--One furnished room. Ap- II ply 396 Grand Street. 6-27-7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
Colonel E.1kridge nena at Mnn,1s

OUAUh1cA K1sEsFAshsS p DSNN aG Mnn1Ia.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 2. - General Wade has cabled the war department from Manila announcing the death of Colonel Richard Eskridge, U. s. A., who died there on Aug. 29
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
F. of A. NOTICE.

There will be special meeting of Court Martin Hellmann, No S6 K. of A., in +. of A. reading room, East Main street. this evening at 8 o'clock, to take action on the death of our late brother, George O. Hughes.
 JAMES CLIFFORD. 0. R.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

no YOU want truss If 50 go to Water -D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
). Litt|ejohn & Co.,, Cor BANK and GRAND StS
  UMBRELLAS

We have just received a new line of Umbel1as. The prices range from 3oc to $5.
 We call special attention to a lotof piece-dyed union Taf- feta. % inch paragon frame, cover, tassel, in a large variety of natural and fancy handles. The price is only $l, but you would willingly give more if we asked it.
 Same in 28 inch for men, SIPS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED-Th The people ot.Waterbury and
 " vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewery repairing done by B. Ruby. l72 South Main street, at very
 moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction, A full line of watches, clocks and jewelry always on hand. .a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED-Woman to do general house.
 work. Apply 50 Linden street, or 28o-82 North Main street. Bring ref ences. o.2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

XNTANTED-Old soldiers and widows ol
 w soldiers to know that secure peu- sons without delay. Pension vouchers ex- ecuted. George Robbins, 63 Center street. (Post 49, C.. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. lz75i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02
>>> PENNY A WORD ADVS. J

ITO RENT-Furnished room for one or -I two gentlemen. l34 Franklin St.
 BPS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

THOSE vegetable, fruit and poultry I farms can be bought cheaper now than six months later. You can get a good choice now. Bird, Burton street. e-l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

DOR SALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas U at very low prices. Trunks and Um- brellas repaired. All work guaranteed. 87 East Main street. next to immaculate Con- ,eption church. 6-0.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

EOR SALE-Conlon Brothers property, II l42 to l49 South Main street. Also counters, show cases mirrors, and store fur nilure. Speak quick. 22t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED-A lady bookkeeper. Good W wages. Address F. H. S.. in care of this office. 8-27-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED-The public to know the
 W cheapest place to secure comforta. bles and bedding is at Old Rink, lo6 Bank street. J. C. Twining. 8-2o.5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-02

WANTED-Pos Position to do general house. W work by competent young woman. Inquire AS Charles street. S-3f-3
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CHICAGO CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Money on call. 2m?1s per cent; last loan,
per cent; ruling price. q. per cent. Time
money quoted at +Hd5 per cent. for sixty
DAYS DAYS per cent FOR ninety DAYS r; 1927 ~ Pes
and eight t' Months H1'I Commercial paper is
quoted at Q per cent. for prime single names
and bills receivable; other names 61ad7
per cent
Sterling exchange market was dull and
without any special feature of interest. The
supply of bills continues small, while the in
curry. from remitters is not urgent; Con- m
were quoted at Msi for long bills and N.s7
for short. Actual rates Long bills, s. s3o5M
s4ssl3' sight drafts. :4ss!oasss and ana
quoted at 5,2om5.l9,. for long and 5l7hsm
5l6's for short; reichsmarks were quoted
at 94',mo4 1918 for long and 95',m9i 7-i8 for
short. tulderS were quoted at 40m 10 l-lB
for long and 4oh,m4o 5-i6 for short
Domestic exchange on New York: Boston
goa 25c. discount and par. Charleston Buy
Bn f ing Soc. discount Selling. 75c' premium.
San Francisco Sight Sc. premium tele-
graph, 711ic. premium ST. Louis.-ioc. pre-
MUM. chica eo,?5c. discount Cincinnati
q discount; banks. 81 premium, pittsburg-
ISG hmEinn st. PansemnE SG Pre-
graph. o2Isc. premium Louisville
Money in London. 2@2!a per cent, Rate
of discount in open market for short and
three months bills. 3 7-l8M3ss per cent. Con-
soils for money closed at 80 $40 and for the
account at 80 7-l6. Amount Of bullion with
drawn from the Bank Of England on balance
to-day fl75,OOO. Paris advices quote 3
per cents OF francs 37la centimes. The
private rate Of discount is 2is per cent, Ex-
change on London rs francs 1871 centimes.
20 marks SO pfennigs. The private rate OF
discount is 81. per cent. The weekly state
ment of the Imperial Bank OF Germany shows
the following changes: Cash on hand de-
creased 100000 marks; treasury notes de-
creased 1907 900 marks; other securities de-
creased l5.9s0.OO marks; notes in circulation
decreased 9,72O,0OO marks
New York Clearing House state ment: Ex-
changes, Sl7OO2O s2s: balances. Ss,ls3, 43l:
SubTreasury debit balance. 81 ,o2s,l57.
Commercial price Of bar silver in New
York. size. Bar silver in London closed at
28'.d. Mexican silver dollars were quoted
at 4jIC,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-10

There was n moderate advance IN coffee under
the stimulus Of large warehouse deliveries ligHt
offerings and local buying. partly for outside ac-
count. IL Is expected that the receipts Will fan
OF in the near future. as heavy rains in Brazil arc
said to he delaying the movement.
METALS Copper In London declined IS for
spot $50 lis Cd. and Is. Cd. for futures to I57
IS I'D. Here prices were weak but without NOT.
worthy change. In London spot lin declined
rs 8d. 10 Gla2 and futures declined Is 10 itel,
Here the market was 10 points lower Iron here
was weak In sympathy with tho depression m
Southern marsetS. There no change Of in,
portance in other metals. The following are trn
quotations Of the Metal Exchange: Copper Lake.
spot. l375dl3s7't &C.; rlrctroytic spot. l3G?le
aila7;c.; casting spot 1887 e@l3 Soc tin. 20 SIC,
serrs ga tS' S2' .,s &c &C. IRON N"r;h,Io
nall nall steel rails a, mil, SIS,
e gpc.9" :ss$'so
s. Is; city. .s?5@sS75: refined Continent. sa2i5.
Pork was Arm at sliGsi6 for mess TaIlow, sc
Dressed hogs 5sGs E sgts bs
i7mlsc. Cheese state. C.. small colored. fame,
iO7sc white, lOasr, large, colorcd, lOi.c.: white
iOLsc Eggs Nearby, fresh gathered; extras.
&c: Western, 23c Chicago, Sept. o.. Thcrr W. r,
were given considerable support from hull leaders
and the market was helped along by covering
by local shorts, Deferred months advanced In
selling OF tho nearby months was to take proh,.
The selling OF dlstan, nthS was mainly By packers
There was good cash demand and lard and meat
shipments were considerably larger than tho,"
morrow. $4,000 Liverpool was Id higher on
lard and Cd on hams. but unchanged for bacon
Western receipts for hogs TO day al 200 against
"a. 775 the corresponding day last yca'"
81, for 80 test. Refined was fairly active anil
nrin: graduated. 5m5 5c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-10

appointing. Shedding and rust Newbcrnc n {.
crop a,,,, In this section na' not improved Some
my. Poorest crop this country ever had Moth
Ing more can be made. Goldsboro y. c. Sept o
dsys aso Wso ne'o" s Se
per cent. lower. Henderson, -. C. SEPT so
pe iGeTsnn. change MIs this section r.
In condition, continues especially in the Young
cotton. NJ. II. carotners secretary IndIanoa Sup
and upands are doing we'll G 2eh GcKnno o3 CO..
inulanola. Miss. Sept. s.. Late cotton Is heavily
formed with squares. and afford considerable
damage and loss Of squares and then retain an
average crop, NJ H. Carothers, Memphis, Tenn
sept Crop prospects in this district are very
though three weeks late will require open fall and
late frost TO produce In excess of last year, Kcycr
Iquotc the following from the Memphis Morn
ing N . Of the Is. inst: There Is every reason
why the ri,lzens Of Mississippi and especially Tie
OF mind. for the crop prospects are excellent The
price Of cotton Is unusually high and the best
The cotton crop alone this year. estimated al pre-.
yalling prices Is worth s75oo0,0oO. which is about
sci, 600 GOO more than was received for last wears
crop. The only element OF danger Is the llkell-
hood OF early frost and the farmers are feeling
confident that the visitation OF cold weather viii be
Orleans, La, Sept. Telegram Think crop gen
orally doing well: usual deterioration for Sep.
sept. a.Telegram The usual season S deicrora,,
ton In crop transpirng. but the South does not
buy on these reports, Looks AS II further lQui-
dalton necessary to clear atmosphere. Don't think
market can withstand avalanche receipts henceforh
Detroit. Tex. Telegram, Condition about as last
year: worms doing some damage, First National
Bank. TcXarkana, Ark. Telegram, Think con
plant tender and has yet TO stand the test C. {.
Taylor. Macon, Ga, 30 Telegram Crop prospects
very good; never better. 10 not believe reports
about injury to CROP weather perfect. Ed H..
Lee & Co
COFFEE. Rio on the spot was f1rmer at s. &C
for No. 7. Sales 600 bags Rio No. s AT 47sr:
700 Savanilll: 500 Maracabo. Futures advanced
to 10 points. closing steady with sales Of 10 $50
bags Havre was unchanged to If. higher Ham
burg unchanged. American warehouse deliveries
o.. a5i bags. Holiday In Brazil Prices as follows
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TEE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
COMPANY,
oso. n"ad S,r.., Station

Executive Once. Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. Pa, September 5, 1905
A Special Meeting OF the Stockholders or TINS
Company will be held on Tuesday. the lchth Gay
Of November 1903 at twelve O'Clock noon, at the
Executive once or the Company, at Broad street
station. Philadelphia. Pa. being It's chief Office
or place OF business In the Commonwealth or Penn
sylvanla at which meeting there viii be submitted
fDr consideration and action by the Stockholders
the acceptance of the Constitution OF the state
NJ Pennsylvania and an increase OF the Capital
stock OF the Company. such increase to be made
from time TO time when and as In the Judgment
OF the Directors II may he required Tor the cor
by appropriate resolution duly authorize and
prescribe: and all matters appropriate and In
cldent 10 such Increase.