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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
FLIGHT AT A SCHOOL MEETING.
Thirty Men in a Eracas, Using School
 Books and Ink weIls fo1. WeanonS

Thirty Men in Eracas, Using School
 Books and InkWeIls for Weapons.
 Buffalo, Sept 17.-A fight occurred in the schoolhouse at Sloan, Erie coun- ty, Tuesday night, at a meeting called for the purpose of enabling the citi- zens of Sloan to hear what the mem bers of the school board had to say in their own defense relative to charges of irregularity in the transaction of their business. School Commissioner John H. Meahl offered resolution to the effect that the board had done nothing which should require the mem bers to resign. The introduction of the resolution angered William Brer nan, IT, secretary of the citizens in vestigating committee, and he struck blow at Meahl.
 The thirty men who were at the meeting took sides and began to fight. The cries of the struggling men could be heard for blocks. School books. inkwells and furniture were hurled about the room, and though some blood was spilled no one was seriously hurt
 When the fight was over nearly a dozen men were exhausted by their struggle. At II o'clock the meeting was declared adjourned, after it had been voted to lay the charges before Superintendent Skinner of the state department of public instruction. The peculiar thing about the whole affair was that at no time was any specific statement made revealing the exact nature Of the charges against the school commissioners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
AWAITING TIE PRIMARIES.
Lynch and Thoms Men Strain
 ing Every Nerve.
One of the Liveliest Political Struggles the City Ever Saw-One Week Fought Out at the Polls.

From To-Morrow the Battle Will Be
 Fought Out at tEe Polls.
 A week from tomorrow is the date for the holding of the democratic pri- maries. On that day the democrats will decide whether Tax Collector Thoms or Attorney Lynch, aspirants for the mayoralty nomination, will lead them to victory in the city cleo ton this year.
 For many weeks the adherents of both men, have been exerting every eff fort to secure victory for their candi- date. Much work has been done and much more will be done from now un- til the last vote is polled on next Fri day night. Seldom has a primary contest in this city attracted so much interest, not only in this city but throughout the state. The interest created is due to the entrance of the labor question into the contest. It is the first time in many years that the laboring men of the city have partici- pated in the primaries as a separate faction. The is no doubt that Wa terbury is a strong union town and that Attorney Lynch would win cas- fly if all the laboring men should vote for him. But in every organized body there are members who do not vote as the majority desires. Sometimes these members are. few in, number, oth- CT times they are nearly as strong as the majority. The questio4r this elec- ton is which condition exists in the present state of affairs Of course a person could make guesses on this point, but they would be rather hap hazard It remains for the primaries to settle this much disputed question.
 The adherents of both candidates will be glad when the primaries are over. There has been SO much work and so much anxiety. Uncertainty causes much 1neasiness of mind.
 At the present writing both candi- dates are confident of victory, of an easy victory. They See nothing but triumph in the air. But both candi- dates cannot win and therefore one faction is doomed to a bitter disap- pointment. Will it be the Lynch or the Thoms faction? Let the fight go merrily on until the primaries are over. Let both sides struggle for su- premacy. If democratic voter dis likes a certain candidate let him give vent to his feelings at the primary polls. Let him vote against that can didate and have his friends vote against him. That is the time to show your dislike.
 But once the primaries. are over and the voters have decided upon their candidate, it is4the dHty of every demo crat, no matter what his feelings are, to turn in and vote for that candidate and help elect the democratic ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
ENTITLED TO MEDALS.
Chief Egan, Attorney O'Neill and G
 A. Boughton File Claims

Chief Egan, Attorney O'Neill and G.
 A. Boughton File Claims.
 The medal which the state has de- cided to distribute among those who responded to the first call for men in the civil war has been received by some of those entitled to it. The medal is made of bronze suspended from a blue and yellow ribbon and bears a good raised picture of Connec- Hcut's war governor, Governor Buck ingham. There is a short inscription on it commemorative of the cause that called forth the men who responded to Lincoln's call on April 16, 1864 The widow or the eldest surviving mem Der of the family of soldier who re- sponded is entitled to a medal. In all about twenty-five medals will be dis tributed here. Among those known to have filed claims for one are Chief of Police Egan, Attorney John O'Neill and George A. Boughton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
STATE ACCEPTS DERBY LINE.
Regular Trips Over the Extension Will
 Begin Friday.

New Haven, Sept ,14.-The state railroad commissioners took a trip over the Derby extension of the Fair Haven and Westville rail road yesterday morning, and in the afternoon notice was sent to the of ficials of the company that the road had been accepted by the commission CTS. They made the trip in the di- rectors' private car under the guidance of Chief Engineer J. K. Punderford. The company will start running regu- lar trips to the end of the ear line, three and one-half miles from the end of the present Chapel street line at Forest street, Friday morning. A new schedule of running time is being com piled.
 This afternoon the chief engineer will escort the representatives of the press over the entire line. The trip was to have been held yesterday af- kernoon, but the storm prevented
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
DOG DAYS EOR WATERBURY
Police Station Besieged By Dog
 Owners and Dogs.

Well Known Iruckman Lost His Ca
 nine-A Woman Who Wanted a
 Dog to- Mind Her Chickens and Hogs
 Told Where It Could Be Found.
 Fred Hotchkiss, the truckman, is looking for his dog, and he is gradual ly arriving at the conclusion that it is among those which have been dis patched to where they don't need col lars. Yesterday Hotchkiss called at the police station to inquire for his dog. None that were then awaiting execution or had been dispatched an swered to the description HotchlSiss gave of his canine. The last he saw of it was on the Sinaonsville road. He was going down that way with a load of furniture, his dog perched on the seat beside him, when suddenly it leaped down-and Hotchkiss was un- able to proceed with his tale. Tears stood in his blue eyes, snuf1es got into his nose, a lump blocked his throat, and he turned aside and sought relief in a 'chaw" of the weed. Unable to complete his sad tale, he left the sta ton house.
 This morning a lady entered the sta ton. She was looking for dog. Not very particular what kind of dog, but she had an idea that she could get a fair kind of dog there, lone that will keep an eye on things, ye know" she said to, the chief. who was all atten- ton. She was taken to the doggery down stairs and she selected canine. She had an idea that she could take imm ediate possession, but she was dis appointed. Dogs are kept twenty four hours before their life is extinguished. This is for the sake of the owners. Up in the office once more the woman re- sumed her remarks and said that she wanted a dog to take care of her chick ens and hogs. She had one fine hog, regular beauty, she was fattening for the Danbury fair, but, alas, it's beauty is thing of the past now. The hog was having dinner a few days ago when an ugly dog jumped off a wagon that was passing on the road and bounded into the pig-pen and almost scratched the eyes and the beauty out of the hog. No doubt the dog would have done worse had not the woman gone into her house. taken up her al- ways loaded gun and given the ugly dog the contents of it between the eyes. When she was sure the dog was dead she looked at it and found on its collar the name Fred Hotch- kiss" That is the reason why Hotch- kiss Is looking for his dog.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
DIED ON TIE TRAIN TO-DAY
Former Supreme Court Judge
 of this State

Was Travelling Between Waterbury
 and Bristol When Strick ckeIa-Senato
 Pierce, Who Was With the Dead
 Man, Accompanied the Remains to
 Hartford. >
 Bristol, Sept 17.-Hon Dwight Loomis, former judge of the supreme court of this state, died suddenly of heart disease while on, train between Waterbury and this place about 9 o'clock this morning. He was accom- panieQ at the time by former Senator N. E. Pierce of this place. who took charge of the body and went with it to Hartford. the home city of Judge Loomis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
DRIVES HORSE INTO POND.
Woman and Baby are Drowned-Man
 Rescued After Great Difficulty.

Woman and Baby are Drowned-Man
 Rescued After Great Difficulty.
 Maiden, Mass, Sept 17.-While at- tempting to turn hls carriage around on the shore Of Spot pond late Tues day fonenoon, Thomas M. Chapman of Stoneham accidentally drove his horse into deep water, with the result that his daughter, Mrs Bessie Stonemitz of Newburyport and her 13 months old nephew, Ralph Derbisher, met their death in the pond, while Chapman himself was saved with difficulty. The accident occurred on the Half Mile road, at Pickerel cove, where the bot tom of the pond shelves off rapidly to a depth of twelve feet. The carriage was a concord covered buggy and the man and baby were caught so that they could not extricate themselves. Chapman managed to get on top of the buggy, where he was first seen by some people walking by. Dr Nichols and pr Bell, who were at nearby hotel, hastened to his aid and succeed ed in rescuing him. Medical Examiner B. $. Jack of Melrose examined the bodies of the woman and child and gave it as his opinion that the woman u1So AiohAi hScA4l uASS"SS' SNooCu oJ ehtc sudden shock of the contact of cold water, while the baby was drowned.
 Mrs Stonemitz was 26 years old, and leaves a husband, who is a dry goods clerk in Newburyport. The couple were married only short time ago. The baby was the son of Mrs Stonemitz's sister. MT Chapman Is a retired carpenter, 64 years old <and well known in Steneham. He was en- toying a pleasure drive with his daugh- ter and little grandson at the time of accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
POWER HOUSE BURNE1,.

Seattle, Wash, Sept 17-The trans former house of the Snoqualmie Power Go at Snoqualnie was destroyed by fire last night. The disaster shut off Snoqualmie power from the street rail- way lines in Seattle and Tacoma from the Seattle and Tacoma Interurban and the Seattle and Fenton railway. It also cuts off the lights from Fenton and Tacoma. 1t will be two weeks before the damage can be repaired. Meanwhile it may be possible to trans act a little power of which Tacoma will receive the first benefit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
LARoHNoNT AInsz,soRBD.

New York, Sept 17.-At the office of the Joy steamship line the following telegram from the company's agent at Providence was received to-day: "4:17 a. m.-Larchmont anchored off Saun- derstown. R. l. Very high wind and a very bad sea. Will advise when sailing" The Puritan of the Fall River line came in two hours later to- day because of the thick fog in the lower Sound
 cossacks Suppressed hars r1OI.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 17.-Fur- ther Armenian disorders have occurred at Kars, Transcaucasia, and were SUD- pressed by the Cossacks. Several Of the latter were wounded one Armenian was killed, and seventy-seven others, including two priests, were arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
STORM THE CAUSE OF MANY DEATHS

Numerous relatives reside in Booth bay and vicinity. ..
 The Edmunds was valued at about $1O,O00 and was insured.
 As soon as news of the>disaSter had been received work was at once begun here on preparing a list of the crew, difficult task in view of the fact that "a number of new men were taken on the last trip and that the owner per ished with his vessel.
 Captain Joseph Graham formerly commanded the Edmunds, but when she left port about the latter part Of August Captain Graham did not go with her. he having been transferred to another vessel. -...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
LONG LOST. SON RETURNS.
Frazee, Who Disappeared in 1890, Wis
 its Parents

P1ainfeld, N. J., Sept 17.-Walter Frazee, who disappeared from his home in Scotch Plains in 1890, return ed yesterday to his aged parents, who had long ago given him up as dead When he walked into his home and announced himself to his parents they were sceptical until he disclosed a deep scar inflicted on his brow while chopping wood in his boyhood days.
 T11is was sufficient, and the long lost son was received with open arms. He explained that during the thirteen years of his absence he had travelled all over the world, being inspired to do so through stories of adventure. He wanted to see the world and left home without telling any one where he was going.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
BANK OF ENGLAND.

London, Sept 1.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve, increased, e479,oO0; circulation, de creased, e462 GOO; bullion, increased. G27, ,469; other serurities, decreased, 92,O59, GOO; other deposits, decreased, E1, ,5S9.00O; public deposits decreased f115O GOO. Notes increased f437, ,OOO. Government securities decreased f11O,- GOO. The proportion of the Bank of England's reserve to liability is 54.40 per cent as compared with 51.26 per cent last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
UPTON SOME BETTER.
He Said To-day He Was an Awful7S
 Sick Man.

Sick Man.
 Chicago Sept 17.--Sir Thomas Lip ton, who is i'll of catarrhal appendicitis in his apartments at the Auditorium Annex, passed quiet night and is doing well, according to statement made by Dr Thomas this morning. To Alexander H. Revell, who was an ear- ly caller, the patient said: "I've been an awfully sick man, but I'm easier now"
 MT Revell said he considered thg patient very encouraging. Dr Thomas spent the night in a room of the Lip. ton suite, but aside from ordinary sick room duties there was no urgent need for his services. A number of messages of sympathy from New York friends were received during the night.
 At S:30 a. m. the patient had fallen asleep again. Mir ReveIl stated that probably there would be no further formal consultations of the physicians -nless change for the worse oc- Esrred se
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
COTTON HOUSE FAILS.

Liverpool, Sept 17.-The failure of John Wringley & Sons, a firm prom inent in the cotton trade, was an nounced to-day. The house. it was stated. had sustained heavy losses in trading and could not meet the differ ences in the clearing house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
SOCIETY OF AUTHORS.

St Louis, Sept 17.-The first annual convention of the Society of Authors will be held in St Louis July 4. J. Grosvenor Dave, secretary of the so- ciety, whose headquarters are in New York wrote the exposition management asking if the convention could be held within the grounds. A reply was sent to the effect that hall would be re- served for the authors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
DEATH OF A MINSTREL.

New York, Sept 17.-Edwin French, widely known as a minstrel, is dead at Saranac Lake, N. 'Y.. from compli- cation of diseases. He had been suf- fering for more than year. French began his stage career in the early days of minstrel shows and for years was prominently identified with lead ing troupes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
WELLS. FARGO EXPRESS.

Santa Barbara, Gal, Sept 17.-Burg- lars have entered the Wells Fargo ex- press office here \and robbed the safe of $1,4o9. The safe was opened in the regular way by the combination which was found in a book in draw CT of one of the desks in the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
Budding Sentiment sque1chea.

'1 think our teacher of composition is charming, don't you, Emily?"
 Bertha! that heartless monster? Captivated by his blue eyes the other day, I slipped little affectionate note in my copy-book!"
 ''And what did he do?"
 'He gave it to me back with all the spelling mistakes corrected in red Ink. '-Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
s,vnam.,.t. rro,ected saloon.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 17.-En. ragged by the prospect of saloon in Deer Creek citizens procured dyna- mite and blew up the building in which W. H. Snyder was preparing to open an establishment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
SENATOR SCOTT WORsR

Denver, Colo, United States Sena- tor Scott of West Virginia, who has been i'll at the Brown palace hotel for the last few days, has taken an alarm ing change for the worse and is now in a most serious condition. Mrs Scott has arrived in Denver and is at the senator's bedside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
CHAMBERLAIN TO GO.
He Will Resign From the English
 Cabinet

London, Sept 1.-The Associated Press learns that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain has decided to resign from the cabinet on the ground that Premier Balfour's attitude on the fis- cSl question is not sufficiently advanc- ed to enable MT Chamberlain to re- main member of the government without the sacrifice of his own views
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
REPORTS ARE CONFIRMED
BuIgarians and Macedonians to Cross
 Frontier

HTOQLIer
 Constantfnople, Sept 17-The porte has received confirmation of the re-, ports that large bands of Bulgarians and Macedonians one of them esti- mated to number l, 1000 men have been to cross the frontier near Ketsendil, AS miles from Servia.
 Official circles have h2a6A greatly ir- ritated by the representations made to the porte by representatives of the powers regarding the excesses commit ted by Turkish troops. It is pointed out that the powers themselves advised Turkey to suppress the insurrection energeticallv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
AT ANTTETAM TO-DAY.

MOnument Ded1cateu TO-Ddy-FTeSI.
 dent Roosevelt There.
 Sharpsbrrrg, Md, Sept 1.-The mon uFnent erected on the battlefield of An tietam by the state of New Jersey was dedicated to-day. President Roosevelt and Governor Murphy of New Jersey were present and delivered addresses. The weather conditions interfered somewhat with the success of the ded- ication The monument is in the form of a Corinthian column of gran ite 40 feet high. It is surmounted by the bronze figure of an officer with uplifted sword leading his men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Showers tonight; Friday showers in northern portion; fair in southern; cooler; brisk to high westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
sALIsBURYs ESTATE.

London, Sept 17.-The probatfng of Lord Salisbury,s will to-day showed that he left an estate valued at $1,- 551, ,68O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17
RricIx OnfInafs Granffe.

A brick house is more endurable than one of stone. A welI-constructed brick house will outlast one built of granite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17


 Philadelphia, Sept 1.-The British steamship Brookline, which arrived here to-day from Bocas del Zorro, had on board Captain Chandler and the mate of the tug Spartan who were picked up yesterday off the Delaware capes. Tie others of the crew were rescued by the fishing boat Irene and landed at Angiesea, N. J. They had been floating about on wFeckage for six hours before help reached them. During the gale yesterday the Spar tan's hawser was washed overheard and became entangled in the wheel, causing the vessel to careen and fill with water. She was sinking when the crew abandoned her. At the of flee of James F. Mum S Co it was stated that the Spartan carried a crew of 15 men. This leaves three missing.
 Gloucester, Mass, Sept 1.-The Gloucester schooner George F. Ed munds carried a crew Of about eigh- teen men. The Edmunds, which left Gloucester about three weeks ago on a mackerel fishing trip along the Maine coast. was one of the largest schooners sailing from this port. She was owned by Captain Willard Poole of this city and her commander, Cap tain Graham.
 The Edmunds was built at Essex, Mass. in 1887. and was named in honor of the former United States senator from Vermont. She registered 14o tons gross and 110 net. She was nine ty-six feet in length, twenty-five in breadth and ten feet deep.
 Relatives of Captain Poole in this city received communication from Damariscotta this forenoon announc- ing that the captain had been lost. A peculiar feature of the wreck was that Captain Poole lost his life within three miles of his birthplace. which was at Bristol, Me. He was 64 years of age and is survived by son and daughter The son is Willard c. Poole, who is in business for himself here. A brother of Captain Poole is Samuel c. Poole. one of the principal owners of the American Halibut Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-17

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CfHsiai Count ct State Funds.
STATE OF NEVADA,

County of Orr7sby, S. S.
Governor John Sparks. secretary of
State w. G. Douglass and James G.
Sweeney, Acknowledgement, being duly
sworn, seyerally say they ere men,
bers of the Board CT Examiners of
tho State Of Nevada: trot On the 9th
cay Of February, 1903. 'tcy after hav-
ing asceltained from tic books Ct the
State Controller the amount f money
which should lie in TIC Treasury Of
Nevada, and found tic same correct rs
follows:
Coin %22l,r., -
Paid Coin vouchers rut
not returned & Con-
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-04-02
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Of the Continental Casualty Company
Ct t.E.G-.:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-04-02

T.
John Sparks.
w. G, Douglass.
James G. Swe eney.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this q day OF February. 1909.
J. Doane, Notary Pub
lie Ornsby County Nevada.
Seal.
IL -
Notice to Creditors.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-04-02
The State Bank s. Trust CO
Carson City, Ne vada.
CAPITAL fully PAID UP 100000

DIRECTORS.
RcScy, T. p. H. Petersen, G T. Bencer e g.
L. Lee, .. -c-n, r. /. WIdes
Hickey PRESIDENT George H. Meyers, 1at Vice President NJ
Ryan I'd Richard Cash. and seoy j.
T. and Secy.
TONOPAH BRANCH.
w. j. Harris, Cashier Agency Tcropah.
G. w. lowing, Agency, TonoPat.
DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
HUNDRED DEPOSIT BONES have been
BURGLAR PROOF perfectly
They rented yearly
Full
furnished on application Ia