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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
ANNUAL CLASS MEETING.
Miss Martha Bowen Will Be Valedic-
 torian of Class of 1903.

The annual class meeting of the members of the graduating class of the Waterbury High school was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the High school building. Principal Stephen W. Wtlby presided. Before the cleo tion of officers took place, Principal Wdlby announced the names of those members whose marks were high enough ito have their names appear on the list of honor. Miss Martha Bow en is the valedictorian, having attain ed the high standing of 93 5-17 during the four years of her course in the High school. Miss Alice Metheney and Miss Sara Keenan come next, respectively. The other honor mem ber$ of the class are sInez Kimball, 90; Mary Hartnett, 90; Ruth Merwin, 90; Alexander Brandvein, 90; Nathan Redwood, 90; Julia Hayes, S9; Harry Heaton, S9; Jessie Locke. S9; Elsie Pol lock, 80; Ella Bronson, SS; Rose CoughIan, SS; Lillian Judd, ST, and Ethel Wood, ST. Twenty-four mem bers of the class, an unusually large number, had an average of s in tf1eir studies. This is a very creditable showing for the class.
 This years class will consist of about T5 members. Only those members who had obtained an average of 70 or more in the prescribed course of studies for three years and eight months, were al- lowed to vote for class officers to-day. FEhnpa is slightly below 70 just now, but they will De given an opportunity to make Up for this deficiency between now and the end of the term. Those who al ready attained the necessary percent age must maintain it for the remainder of the term or they cannot graduate
 Those who participated in the class election are as follows: Messrs Alex ander Brandvein, Howard Chapman. George Coyle, Alexander Dallas. Ed ward Darling, W. Dunphy, R. Dawson, Fruin. Clarence Gardner, John Hay den, John Hayes, Kirjassoff. Lane, WllliamfLarkin Lewis, Marshall, Mat toon, McGowan, Thomas McGrath. Clyde Miller. Joseph Murray, Edward NOOnan, Nathan Redwood. William Slayin. Frank Thompson. F. Tompkins, Tyrrell, Won Tobel, Harry Heaton and Kilroe; the Misses Babin. Bergin, Ber- tolli. O. Bowen. NJ. Bowen, Bronson, Burton, K. NJ. Casey. Coughlan, Downs. Duggan. Fgan, Ford, Freney, Hartnett, Hayes, Hincliffe, Judd, Kee- nan, Kilmartin Kimball. Knjasoff, Larkin, Locke, Merwin, Metheney, Me Wheeney, AIintie, Partree, Pollak, Reynolds. Rowley, Russell. Sanford, Schmitz. Shields. Snagg. Tobin. Twin ing. Wall, White, Wheeler, Withey and Wood.
 Much interest centered in the class election. especially in the contest for the office of the president of the class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
Pony I'm the White House.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-Archie Roosevelt, who is recovering from an attack of measles, had a visitor the other day whose call will do more to restore him to health than all the med fcine the doctor can give him. Soon after he began to convalesce he begged to be allowed to. see his spotted pony, Algonquin. It was too soon for Archie to leave his room, and Mrs. Roosevelt was compelled to decline the request. Charles, the groom, who looks after Algonquin and who also is a great chum of Archie, thought the matter over and concluded that if Archie wanted to see his pony he should do so Without conhding his plan to any one he led the pony into the White House and along the corridor into the elevator. When the second floor was reached Charles led the pony to Archie's room and ushered it in. To say that Archie was delighted expresses it mildly, and the pony also seemed to enjoy the visit. This is the first time that a horse has ridden in a White House elevator
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
RT7TCHER's SUICIDE.

South Kent, Conn. April 27.-Seth Munroe, a butcher. committed suicide in his slaughter house to-day by cut ting his throat He is supposed to have been Respondent on account of recent misfortunes. His wife died a short time ago of scarlet fever, leav- mg him with a family of young chil- dren, and he had himself suffered a shock of paralysis within d few weeks. He was 60 years of age and a well known and respected citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
New Orleans Journalist Honored.

NEW ORLEANS, April 27.-Armand Capdevielle, editor of La Belle de la Nouvelle Orleans, has received from the French government a brevet of of1cier d'academie, a title and decora- ton of crossed palms, with violet rib bons, awarded by the minister of pub lie instruction to Frenchmen or de- scendants of Frenchmen abroad for useful and meritorious services rem dered the mother country. MT. Capde' vielle has been thirty years in active journalism on the oldest French daily newspaper in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
USED REvOL YER
Man Who Was Ordered Out Of
 House.
TWO SHOTS TOOK EFFECT.

1 uc NlClIlu 1S d bOOhkeepeE TOT EQlSOu
 Electric Light Company-The Man
 Who Did the Shooting Fired Without
 Warning.
 Boston, April 27.-Stillman Bishop, a bOokkeeper for the Edison Electric Light company, was shot in the office of the company this forenoon by a stranger who entered the place, walked up to Bishops desk and began dis charging a revolver. Three shots were fired, two of which hit Bishop. Per sons in the office seized the stranger and held him until the police arrived and he was arrested. He refused to explain his action.
 Bishop was hit in the arm and side. It is thought the wounds are not dan- gerous. He is about 2S years old, un- married and lives in Dorchester. He has been a bookkeeper for the Edison company number of years and has an excellent reputation with his en- pIoyers. The man who did the shoot ing is about 45 years old. What prompted his action has not been found out.
 At station 4 the man under arrest gave the name of Hartwell Stafford of Brookline.
 Upon investigation the police learn ed that Stafford was ordered out of a house owned by Bishop in Medford and that Bishop had threatened to com mence dispossessment proceedings. Bishop will neither confirm nor deny the statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
y,s,,.n. Arn, Axainst Ma,,n.

NEWARK, N. l., April 27.-ItaIians of this city have bought up all the sec ondhand revolvers and guns they could get during the past few days. The Italians, it is said have armed themselves, fearing the Mafia, to which they refused to contribute for the de- fense fund for the men held in New York in connection with the barrel murder mystery. The pastors of the several Italian churches have ad- dressed their congregations, urging them to compose themselves and not do anything rash. The Italian districts are being patrolled by double force of policemen, who are under orders tG arrest all. suspicinns looking persnns-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
INJUNCTION GRANTED.

Kansas City, April 27.-Judge John M. Phillips, in the United States cir cult court, handed down a decision to- day granting a temporary injunction restraining the following railroads from discriminating against small shippers: The Chicago and Alton: the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul; Atch- inson, Topeka and Santa Fe; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy; Missouri Pa cific; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific; Wabash and Chicago Great Western.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
santo Domingo Revolution.

sANTO DOMINGO, April 27.-The government garrisons at Aqua de Com postela, Bani and San Cristobal have Joined the revolutionary movement, and the garrison at Barahona is ex- pscted to follow their example. The revolutionary gunboat Independence has proceeded to San Pedro de Macoris for the purpose of obliging that port to surrender. 1t is rumored here that President Vasquez and his followers are in the northern part of the island. The misery is very great here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
MAN AND WIFE DEAD.

waltham. Mass, April 27.-The po- lice here have received a report that Israel Bent and his wife were found dead in their home in Lincoln to-day, and both bodies bore marks of violence. The police were at first unable to deter mine whether it was a case of double murder or murder and suicide. From the fact that the husband and wife, up to a short time ago, had lived apart. the Authorities are inclined to believe 1t a case of murder and suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
NEW RACE TRACK OPENED.

New York, April 27.-The new track at Jamaica, Long Island, said to be one of the finest race courses in the land. was opened to-day by the Metro politan Jockey club. There will be nine days of racing and the club has made arrangements for the accommo- dation of big crowds on each day. The track is a we'll built one with a short home stretch. The grand stand wi accommodate 1000 persons, besides which there is a field stand with seats for $500 and commodious club Mouse. The club house. grand stand 'sIld paddock are connected by galler- ies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
UPTON IS CONFIDENT.

London, April 27.-Sir> Thomas Lip ton expects to have the Shamrock III refitted next week. A resumption of the prize races will probably occur on the Clyde on May 6. Both Shamrocks will leave for America on June l. Sir Thomas is taking much interest in the performance of the Reliance. He said that he felt quite confident that the Shamrock would be able to hold her own against the best boat that can be built. If America should once more be forced to rely on the Columbia, he said that he felt doubly sure of win ming
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
SCHOONER IN TROUBLE:

Chatham, Mass, April 27.-The three masted schooner Albert T. Stearns, from Bath, Me, for Wilmington, Del, with cargo of ice, is on Shovelful Shoal, off Monomoy point. with the life savers of the Monomoy point station on b}oard to render any needed assistance. The schooner is resting easily on S sandy bottom. A large part of the icargo of ice has been thrown overheard and there are hopes that the schooner Twill float on the next tide, although she grounded at high water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
CHANGED HIS PLEA.
Boy Who Killed His Father Says Not
 Guilty Now

Boy Who Killed His Father Says Not
 Guilty Now.
 Clinton, Mass, April 27.--A previous plea of guilty to charge of murder made by walter Smith, 16 years old was retracted in the district court to- day and plea of not guilty was enter ed. Smith is accused of having killed his father Thomas Smith, with an axe here on April 20. because of the alleged ill treatment of the boys mother by his father After the plea of not guilty had been entered. Smith, through counsel, David J. Walsh. waived examination and was held without bail for the grand juoJ.
 It took about two minutes to handle the case and after the hearing Smith was taken to the Fitchburg jail The grand jury sits in Worcester on May II
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
ATTORNEY DURANT PUTS FOOT DOWN
MORRISETTE HEARD FROM.
Former Waterbury Strike Breaker Now
 ill Montreal.

Norwich, April 27.-The whereabouts of George W. Morrisette of Taftville, who formerly worked in Waterbury as a motorman during the trolley strike, and who has been missing for several weeks, became known to-day, when his wife received letter from him. The letter said he had secured work i'll Montreal and was going to remain there for a time.
 Morrisette was at one time thought to have been the victim of the 'barrel murder'' in New York. His letter says he was led to write through reading a dispatch in Montreal newspaper tell ing of the partial Identification of the body as his.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
Counterfeiters Arrested I'm Germany

BERLIN, April 27.-A band of seven counterfeiters has been arrested at Po- sen. The counterfeiters Initiated vari. ous coins and the coupons of govern ment bonds. They also counterfeited foreign coins, including those of the United States, and are said to have had American connections. Direct in- qulAv to the court at Posen for infor. matio- and details concerning this Americsu n connection brought the re- ply that the court could not answer the query |. .)r several days pending ex. animation ot the prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
winers Agree to Call om. Strike

WILKESBARRE, Pa, April .27.-- Work will be resumed at the colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Goal company at Sugar Notch and at the, Baltimore colliery of the Delaware and Hudson company. Both mines have been idle for few days on account of q strike. The officials and the miners came together and adjusted their diff ferences in an amicable manner, and the several hundred hands agreed to return. -N>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
Yellow Dog Bites General corDin

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-While Major General Corbin was inspecting the worlds fair grounds alone he was bit ten in the leg by common yellow dog, which persistently renewed the attack in spite of General Corbins protests. Finally, outrunning the animal, the general reached the Emergency hos pital, where Dr. Moore cauter1zed the wound, assuring General Corbin that At would not prove serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
STRUCK ON DOCK.

1 Wexford, Ireland. April 27.-The British steamer Manchester Market kCaptain Hikins, which sailed from Manchester April 24 for Philadelphia
 stranded on Gypsy rock off Tuskar,
 during fog yesterday. She is in a bad position. Her first and second holds are full of water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
PRESIDENT BROKE GROUND.

Grand Island, Neb, April 27.-Presi- dent Roosevelt made an early start to- day on what promises to- be a busy week. He broke the ground on which the new Carnegie library Is to stand and then delivered a short address in front of the High school building at 9:15. He then left for Hastings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
M1TRPHY's BODY FOUND.

Norwich. April 27.-The body of Jo- seph Murphy, who fell from the Gen. tral Vermont railroad bridge and was drowned three weeks ago, was found to-day. Murphy's death resE@-% from his stepping to one side of the bridge to allow two girls to pass him. He stepped too far and fell into the river and was carried over a dam. [
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
CHINESE REFTTSF

Xondon, April 27.-It is officially an- nounced here that the Chinese govern ment has sent to the Russian govern ment at St Petersburg formal refusal to grant the latter's demands concern Ing the evacuation of Manchuria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
GOVERNOR LEAVES STATE.

Hartford, April Ex-Governor Cham berlain and party left this city at noon to attend the dedication exercises of the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
TO VISIT IRELAND.

New York, April 27.-For the first time in the history of American ath- letics A football team will visit Ire land and England this summer in an attempt to gain international honors at the game under Gaelic rufes. It will be an American team, chosen from the best players in the United StataS |.-" 's.+' ,@@N Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
.RET1TRNED TO HIS HOME.

New York. April 27.-Philip Doblin, who disappeared yesterday. after being paroled by magistrate in the custody of his brothers. he being charged with refusing to pay for meal, returned to his home today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
prT,Ay IN GETTING JTrRY.

New York. April 27.--There was con uiderable delay to-day in impanel'ing a coroner's jury to hold m inquest in to the murder of Benedetto Madonia, victim of the "barre1 murder"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
THE REFERENCE CARD.

Bridgeport, April 27.--Au but 20 of the 80 union plumbers and all but five of the 60 union timers were locked out by their employers to-day. They refused to accept the reference card.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
rDMENT STRIKE SETTLED.

Ironton, O., April 27.-The strike of several hundred cement workers has been settled and work was resumed asD-day. The oiler on whose account be strike was called was discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-27
Iieufenant Governor l..

ST. LOUIS. April 27-"A to retire from political life ana nal publicity has prompted my tioas," said Lieutenant Governor
 that am just private citizt b.. It some of my enemies and CT les m forget some of my faults anL try to remember if possible some of the for.''
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-02-19

Report Expenditures of Snyder County
the year ending Dec. 81, 1902.
ment owe nc dout and 1907
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-02-19

the none! has yv. ueen lound, ana
the theory is that it was stolen by some
one who killed the couple and then
exploded the dynamite to cover the
crime. Evidence which developed yes
terday afternoon tends to strengthen
this theory.
The coroner's examination disclosed
the fact that Grillo's head was crushed
as if by some heavy instrument, and
his ribs were all caved in. Further
investigation is being made.
Among the places damaged were the
Exchange, Doney's and Yerkley's Ho-
tells, the Offices of Stricken e Coffield,
Alexander Wright's jewelry store and
Silverman & Goodman's general store.
The entire population of the town was
aroused. Shortly before the explosion
a man was seen running away.
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His own Crafty Way.

Fusilby-IIuman nature is funny
thing. 1t was said had quit drink
ing, and everybody 1 met asked me
to take something.
Glassby-And you couldn't accept.
Poor fellow!
Fusilby-Oh, yes, I accepted every
time. 1t was | who started the re-
formation story, you know.-Boston
Transcript.
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MURDERED AND ROBBED
Boarding House at Portage, Pa,
Blown Up to Hide Double Crime.
TWO DEAD AND TWO INJURED
Finding Of Bodies After the Explosion
Revealed Mysterious Crime - Be.
tween $500 and 5000 Missins-Many

Otner Buildings Damaged.
Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 10.-A bastard
ly attempt to hide robbery and murder
resulted in the wrecking by dynamite
of an Italian boarding house at Por-
tage this county, early yesterday
morning. Two persons are dead, two
are injured and score Of others had
miraculous escapes from death when
the explosive let so. The concussion
broke the windows in all the buildings
for nearly square and did some other
damage. The dead are: Tony Grillo
aged A; Mrs. Tony Grillo, aged Al.
Ralph Telllido and Joe Destavo were
seriously injured.
The scene of the affair was an Ital-
ian boarding house occupied by Grillo
his wife, three daughters and about %
boarders.
When the explosive let go the in
mates were hurled in all directions, but
the most of them escaped serious in
jury. The bodies of Grillo and his wife
were found buried beneath the ruins
OF the building, which was completely
demolished.
The boarders are all employed about
the railroad at Portage. They had no
occasion to use dynamite, and none of
the explosive was known to be in the
house, yet persons familiar with its
use say that at least 25 pounds must
have been put off under the room
where Grillo and his three little girls
slept. 1t was stated that Grillo had
between 5000 and $500 and his wife
$500 more in the house, but none If
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Killed While Plavinn With Pistol.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Feb. 8. - While
playing with loaded revolver yester.
day, Louis Reel shot and killed his
companion, Thomas Mossip. They are
both II years Of age and we'll con-
nected. Peel w7s arrested and placed
In the city p:isCn for a hearing.
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Earthquake at owensboro, Ky.

Owensboro, Ky, Feb. "a distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at G.4j
o'clock last night. Pictures were
shaken from walls and tables in the
second stories of many houses. The
shock was also felt at several other
Kentucky towns and by some in Illi-
OOiS
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-02-19
Endorse Slave Pension Bill.

Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. AT the
regular meeting yesterday of the r.
E. Lee Camp, United Confederate Vet
erans, a resolution endorsing Senator
Hanna's bill to pension former slaves
was introduced by the state historian.
Judge C. c. Cummings, and passed by
an almost unanimous vote. The reso-
luton urges that Texas representa-
tives in congress support the Hanna
measure to the extent of rewardins
ex-slaves who remained at home, with
in the ages set forth in the bill, or
those who went with their masters in
the war, but that those be excepted
who were Unlisted in the United States
volunteer service and already are on
the pension list.
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A WOMAN'S AWFUL CRIME
Confessed to Killing Husband and
Burning Body In Kitchen Stove.


Burning Body In Kitchen Stove. .
Monticello, n. Y, Feb. 9. - Mrs.
Lafayette Taylor, of Centreyille. Sui.
livan county, yesterday confessed to
having killed her husband Lafayette
Taylor, and burned the body on jan
uary 25 to escape detection. Taylor
disappeared on the night Of January
25 and was supposed to have deserted
his family. On February Mrs. Tay
lor attempted to sell horse to Cen
treville man. who would not buy for
fear Taylor might come back and claim
it. Mrs. Taylor told him to rest easy on
that point, for she had killed him and
burned his body
The 14-year-old daughter of the Tay
lors was asked about the story her
her father She, said the story was
true. Mrs. Taylor was arrested, and
yesterday made full confession.
Her story is that her husband, who
was a hard drinker, came home on the
night of January 25 very drunk and
began to abuse her. She secured re-
volver, which she had purchased few
days before, and tried to frighten him.
He attempted to take it from her, and
in the struggle it went off, the bullet
striking him over the eye and killing
him instantly. She was so frightened
for fear Of being arrested for murder
that she decided to cut up the body and
burn it. Her 14-year-old daughter wit
messed the shooting and helped her to
cut up the body in small pieces with
an axe and burn it in the kitchen
stove. together with the clothing of the
victim. The burnt bones were ground
fine and fed to the hens. The blood
spots were covered up with paint
Mrs. Taylor says she confessed be-
cause the crime haunted her. The
daughter has not been arrested yet
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Elections.
Miscellaneous.

Jacob Gilbert aud. co. offices 1900
Elmer shambach, jury com. l79s
X. NJ. Coleman 1922
VI. |. Potter uuscatcd l.. deeds 81
Paul Billhardt, clerk To j Com. 10 90
d. \. app, Aud co. accts 1904 - 20
j. {. Bowersox, 81 36
IL. A. hlinglcr q IS
cal. Stctlcr clerk to {. auditors - 90
A. +. Gilbert. costs Lcshcr V.
Snyder co. 10 20
Il. NJ. Coleman j. G. Feb. term 572
Z. Seebold, boarding Jury Sci.
fred VS., 4. X X. 325
Thomas A, Watts, burial Harry
Davis, Gypsie, 2l so
ii. II Grimm, Atty, petition for
release &. ShamDach, 500
=. Billhardt. clerk to J, com. SO
+ Z Walter livery hire IS
K, NJ Coleman J G June Term Sgi
} \ Thompson Int order no. loo
and note May 4, laoi s2W
l. Hummel Int July on bond 20 90
c A Bolender Int. to July ist on
sl5oo note at 3pcr cent ij 90
First Nat, Bank, Middlcburg, on
bond to July lst, 1902 2ooo
ii ID S2hnure, damage for fiat
borrowed Dy 20 iOm. 5000
j III Ritter, probate tax, SO
& knouse, burial W Nails AZ -
X VI Coleman, j {, Oct, term S9i
A w Potter, ser in Lesher case 10 90
l. T. Mctzel Telegram so
i q Thompson, Int and Prin on
Notes dated Feb %, 1901, May
Ii, 1901 and June 2, 1907. also
Int on No loo, issued Feb. -,
1900, 36!q ~
c, knousc, paid Peter Foltz,
nursing Nm VOLTAGE, 10 90
=. Billhardt, clerk Jury Co, $50
NJ & Reigcl, note and int. dated
June ), l9ol, ojS %
G \ Bolendcr, Prin. and Int.
on note dated July |, lgol, jl7 90
Geo " Wa born, Teachers lns. 1g3 ~
\ + Gilbert costs in Lcshcr case 90
X VI Coleman, J. com, Dec T, s9i
Stetler, est, preparing and
shipping Geo. Markert, $50
; l. Shive, VI. ID. services on bur
glar wounded at Binucrville - 90
& = Gutellns expressage, 775
,has Stcuingrr Freight etc. 49,
W q Johnston & Co stationery n 81
VIM II Grcvemeycr Il Co. sta. 55 II