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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
D. D. KETCHAM RETIREs.
Employe of scovill Go for the Past
 Thirty-one Years.

A presentation occurred last Thurs day to E. D. ketcham who has retired from the Scoyill Manufacturing Go after thirty one years's faithful service The following articles were presented to him by the employees with whom he was connected: One gold vest chain, one 1. 0. o. +, gold chain, one signet ring, two Morris rockers, one marble timepiece. The presentation was made by MT Grannis in neat speech and who in the course of his remarks paid tribute to Mir Ketcham and voiced the feelings of regret that were felt on his retirement by his former employees and associates. His reputation for honesty, rectitude, pleasant converse and big heartedness won for him a friendship by all who knew him. The character istics he displayed stamped him as a true gentleman; very modest, all ways going straight with a single eye to that which was right He was very successful in avoiding the unpopularity and personal enmities which are gen. orally associated with the holding of a position as an employer of help, and it is safe to say that of the great numbers that have been under his charge that not one ever left his service without having a good word to say for him. His great gentleness that was con- sistent with duty, his love for man and horse. has established for him certif- cate of good will that will be handed down for all time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
The Rhode Island peaalocE.

PROvIDENCE,' R. l., April 1.-The deadlock in the house of representa- tives as the result of the attempt to le- galize the sale of liquor at Block island has been made complete by two addi- tional members Joining the two who on Thursday announced their intention to prevent legislation until the liquor bill was killed. With four members taking an obstructive position all legislation must give way, including the general appropriation bill. If that fails to pass, the various departments will be left without funds. The residents of Block island voted no on the license question, but bill was passed by the legislature last year authorizing the sale of liquor during the summer months. The repeal of this law was demanded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
ATE, DRANK AND GIGGLED.
Bosses. Supers, Strike Breakers and
 Reporters at Farley's Expense.

Bosses, Supers, Strike Breakers and
 Reporters at Farley's Expense.
 Boss James J.. Farley announced his intention to depart to his former haunts from this scene of strife Thursday evening and what supper are they not and what SUD- gave supper to the local officials of the trolley company and some of his friends and admirers. The supper was served at the Exchange hotel and 1t was in some respects like SSsle supper given by Med" Murphy some years ago to his friends and admirers, and the newspapers that gave him space" at the close of his weeks speeches here only that there was more than mineral waters at this one. One of the feat ures of the affair was the absence of Manager Sewell and Colonel Burpee. Both sent their regrets and the latter box of cigars. x
 On the front of the cover of the menu card was picture of a trolley car with the date of the supper and, on the 1n- side was the famous quotation from Caesar .'Veni, Vidi, Vici," q came, saw, conquered0 and at, the bottom of the cover was the popular old saying satan still finds mischief for idle hands,"
 Of course there were speeches. At what supperare they not, and what sup per, except it takes place in Danbury, is a success without speeches? Sheriff Walsh. who was the star of the night, b1rrlesqued verse of Tennyson's fa- nous old 'Six Hundred the last two lines of which went something like this:
 Right through the mouth of hell,
 Rode Farley's Bustersl
 The supper wound up with cheers for Farley, Sewell and Burpee and all the officials of the company.
 The following is the official list of those at the banquet as given by one of, the newspaper men present: Messrs Wales, Meth, e. J. Mooney of New York. Grilley. Templeton, Cummings. Hotchkiss, Wheeler, Noonan, Attorney Meigs, Connolly, French of New York, Deputy Sheriffs Mallory, Walsh, 1rv- ing. Booth and Nicely, J A. Somers, Arthur Middleton and thitty-three of "Farley's men, as follows: Fischer, Young Candage, Ward. Murray, Stein, Bond, Weberndprfer, Kuhry. Danes Shuppe, Layton, Paterson, Reardon, Dixon. Hanson. Hebberd, Herwood, Brennan, Ecrement, Slough, J. John- son, O. Johnson, Howard, Cotter, Fitch, Gallagher. Gentil, Thompsont Doyle, Higgins, Chambers and Taylor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
widener's Art Collection.

PHILADELPHIA, April 11.-P. A. B. Widener, the capitalist and traction magnate, has offered to the city his en- tire art collection, providing an art mu- scum is erected at the Green street en- trance to Fairmount park. MT. Wide ner says also that the collection of MT. and Mrs. w F. Wilstach will be add ed to his. The proposal was made to Mayor Weaver, who says he can see no reason why the project cannot be ac- complished. MT. Widener has been for many years one of the most extensive buyers of paintings in this country. His outlay in this direction is calculated to be nearly $1,000,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
Ru.sia,s Evacuation Delayed.

LONDON, April il. The Times cor respondent at Picking telsgraphs that the evacuation by Russia of Niu- chwang and the second section of Man churia is delayed, according to the Rus sian version, because the Chinese taotai has not yet arrived, and formal resto- ration is therefore impossible. The Chi nese, however, declare that the Rus sian authorities are detaining the tao tai at Moukden, and the failure to re- store Niuchwang argues in favor of Russia's intention to exercise pressure in respect of her forestry rights on the Chinese side of the Yaluvalley and of Russia's claim to establish an inde, pendent customs at Dalny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
SPEAKER KENEALEY WAS ROUTED.
ATTORNEY HUNT CALLED IN.
Will Assist Judge Peasley in the Pc
 lice Officers Gases.


 Judge PeasIy will be assisted by At torney Hunt in prosecuting charges against certain members of the police force. This afternoon both of them called upon Chief Egan for information regarding the rules and conduct of the police department and for quite while they studied the photo group of the whole police force, special and regular. along with the board of safety taken on the occasion of .the first police in- spection last fall. This picture was pre- scented to the department by Franklin A. Taylor commissioner of the board of safety.
 Judge Peasley said that nothing has yet been done regarding the drawing up of the charges and that he did not think the information will be formed for presentation to the board of safety for week or so. He was not brought Into the matter until last Thursday evening, he said, when he was called upon by MT Sedgwick in his office
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
RACE OF TIE TWO SHANROCKS
The Old Boat Won To-Day on
 Time Allowance.

The Old Shamrock Was Fouled by a
 Steam Yacht, But Kept Right On
 The New Shamrock Crossed the
 Line Six Minutes and Twenty seven
 Seconds Ahead of the Old Boat.
 Weymouth, England, April 1.-The first contest to-day or the challenger tor the Americas cup unoer actual rae ing conditions was distinctly disap- pointing to those who exu4ted so much at the result of the preliminary trial. The Shamrock l won on her handicap allowance, the new craft only beating her six and one-half minutes over q course thirty-four miles long. On the first half of the course the challenger outsailed the older boat handsomely, but in the fresher wind on the second turn she little more than held her own. This was only partially explained by Q fluke of the wind which favored the Shamrock and enabled her to make 8 considerable gain.
 After turning Lulworth cove in the second round the Shamrock 1 was fouled by steam yacht when half way through Her spinnaker boom and the steam yachts bowsprit were both car ried away, but the Shamrock l escaped any other injury and continued the race. The accident was of little disad- vantage to her, as the Shamrock III immediately abused her spinnaker in order to make the conditions even.
 The time at the finish of the second round was as follows:
 Tho Sharnrop1< TIT i .4S.3S
 The Shamrock I, 1:55:05.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
BOYS FIGHT DUEL.
Two New York Lads Quarrel
 Over Game of Marbles.
ONE NORMALLY WOUNDED

Friends of the Injured Boy Wanted to
 Attack the One Who Did the Shoot
 ing-Were Restrained With Great
 Difficulty by the Police.
 New York, April 11.-In a duel last night between Joseph Gossang, II years old, and Mihcael Tallasco, Il years old, both of whom live in Brook lyn, TalIasco was mortally shot in the head
 The revolver with which the wound was inflicted had been given by Cos sang's elder brother to another bow. Louis Vanderberg. Vanderberg joined Joseph Gossang, .Tallasco and a num Der of other boys in a game of mar bles. and while they were playnig Van der6erg drew the revolver from his pocket.
 Gossang immediately recognized the weapon as his and demanded it. Van derDerg handed 1t over to him and tha Doys resumed their playing Present. " Iallasco drew small revolver from his pocket and pointing 1t at Gossang. told him that the weapon was better than his five-chambered one
 Gossang invited Tallascoa to fapb+ a duel '
 They moved back about fifteen fact rom each other and then, pointing the weapons straight at each other, Cos sang gave the order to fire. Gossanp pressed the trigger and the bullet en. tered Tallasco's head behind the right ear, and deaecting, came out on his left cheek. With his own pistol clasped 1n his hand Tallasco fell to the side walk
 The other boys stood appalled, with fright. A policeman sent for an am- Dulance and the injured boy was taken to the hospital
 Gossang disappeared and 1t was not untll his parents home had been searched for a third time that he was round concealed in the cellar under a plle or coal. He still had the revolver,
 It was with difficulty that squad or policemen prevented friends of the TalIasco family from getting at the Gossang boy when he was dragged from his place of hiding.
 Half hundred infuriated Italians chased the patrol wagon containing the boy to the police station. The reserves had to be called out to disperse them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
wATERTOwN NEWS.

The Junior Aromatic club of bhe Taft school will give an entertainment i'm fine parrish rooms on April 25.
 Miss Annie Dunnigan of New Haven is spending the Easter holidays at her mothers.
 Richard St George, aged milne years, died at 3:15 this modming of scarlet fe- yer. He was taken sick last Sunday, but 1t was not at first thought that he was in a very serious condition. He grew g1tadually worse, however, and was unconscious for two days. His mother and two sisters are left to mourn his loss He was very bright boy and very popular among his school. assaes, who will feel his loss keaaas-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
ROW IN BROOKLYN.
Started Over a Game of Pool in a
 Saloon.

Started Over a Game of Pool in a
 Saloon.
 Ihere was quite a row in Anthony Srazokis saloon in Brooklyn yesterday John Fellon and Charles Karnoski were playing pool They had a dis agreement during the game and then they fell to fighting. Fellon said in the city court to-day before Judge Peasley that Karnoski knocked him down and tried to choke him. There were red marks on Fellon's throat. If was evident they had terrible strug- gle, for when Fellon got to his feet again he seized a pool cue and knocked down Karnoski with a blow on the head, making wound that required three stitches. Fellon then rushed to the police station and wanted Karnoski arrested and while he was making complaint another man entered and said Fellon had almost killed Karnoski Karnoski's head was wrapped in band ages this morning. Fellon was fined $1O and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11

Severe Storm In Utah and Montana. ! SALT LAKE CITY, April 11--A se- were windstorm, accompanied by rain, hail and snow, is raging throughout the entire intermountain region. The wind at some points has reached a velocity of forty miles an hour, and telegraph and telephone service is partly demor- alized. At Butte, Mont, and west of there a heavy wet snow is reported, and snow is also reported at many points in Idaho. The weather bureau has sent out warnings through the fruit districts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
Educational Bills Deaf.

ALBANY, April H.. Chairman LaYi- don of the assembly committee on pub lie education says that he thinks that all the educational bills are dead. He does not believe the committee on rules will report the Stevens unifcation bill or any other measures before it of similar import. This is the end toward which Superintendent of Public In struction Skinner is working, and 1t is believed generally that his influence in the assembly is more potent than that of the regents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
WOLF TONES WINNERS.
Took a Game of Gaelic Football from
 New Britain Yesterday.


 Once again. have the Wolf Tones of Waterbury been honored by bringing the laurels to this city of Gaelic foot ball. Yesterday they defeated New Britain by a score of one goal and one point to one point The game was one one of the best played in this state in years and was witnessed by over 5000 people. At the close of half time the score was even. Tn the second half hour Captain J. F. Sheehan scored a goal in the midst of six of his oppon- ents which branded his team as the victors. As they have defeated all teams in the stase. Captain sheehan expects to arrange match with New York in the near future. Referee T.. Murphy of Hartford made mention of it being one of the best games he has ever witnessed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
pr. AIe4ander's Trial Po.tponed


 INDIANAPOLIS, April 11.-Prosecu- tor, Ruckelshaus announces that the second trial of Dr. J. O. Alexander, demonstrator of anatomy in the Gen. tral College of Physicians and Sur geons, charged with connection with grave robbing, has been postponed in- definitely. The trial was set for Mon. day, but the negro ghouls in jail await ing trial have announced that they will not testify against him. The state will proceed now with the trials of the ne- groes. MT. Ruckelshaus said after re- ceiving the ultimatum of the negroes: "Dr. Alexander's trial is indefinitely postponed. We have no witnesses against him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
RIr RenI Estate Deal.

CHICAGO, April 11.-One of the lar gest deals in real estate ever made by Chicago and New York capitalists, par tial details of which were published re- gently, has just been closed and the final papers drawn. The East Chicago company, with a capital stock of $2,- 500, ,O00, has purchased the property of the Lake Michigan Land company, the Standard Steel and Iron company and the Calumet Canal and Improvement company, corporations whose combined capital was nearly $4,000,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
MANY SHOPPERS OUT.

FaIser Bonnets of the Latest Designs
 Win Be Plenty To-Morrow.
 There is a big crowd of shoppers around town this afternoon and if the stores are not dodng a rushing b,lsd- ness ibhey have nobody to blame but themselves. Almost every girl you meet has large bundle in her hand and carries it as cautiously as if 1t con- bained something very precious No doubt it does. A peep at the inside would in most cases disclose beauti- ful Easter bonnet, and If there is any timing dn the lime of wearing apparel which young woman prizes more hfghly bhan a spring bonmet the men folks know nothing about it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
THE BLIND CHAPLAIN DEAD.
Rev. w. HI. Milburn Was For Years a
 Figure at Washington.

Rev. w. HI. Milburn Was For Years q
 Figure at Washington.
 WASHINGTON, April 11.The Rev. William Henry Milburn, the venerable blind chaplain of the United States senate, has just died in Santa Bar bara, Gal. Word to this effect has been received here by Colonel D. A. Rams dell, the sergeant-at-arns of the senate.
 MT. Milburn, accompanied by his two nieces, the Misses Timley, left Wash ington for the Pacific coast about a year ago. The chaplain was in broken health The change brought no great improvement in his condition, and when congress met in December he forwarded his resignation to Washing ton, but it was never acted on.v The de- ceased was a native of Philadelphia, where he was born in 1928.
 When he was five years of age, q playfellow accidentally struck him in the left eye with piece, of glass. For two years he was confined to dark room under medical treatment, and when he came out one of his eyes was entirely blind and little sight was left in the other. He, however, pursued his studies at school and college for about twenty years, the sight growing dim mer until gradually he became totally blind. In the spring of 1888 he went with his fathers family to Jackson vile, III, and in 1s43 he became a travelling preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church, serving charges in various sections of the country.
 Mir. Milburn was twice elected chap lain of congress, the first time in 1s46, when a little over twenty-two years of age; was twice chaplain of the house of representatives and lastly chaplain of the senate, to which office he was l elected In 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
venezuelan Rebels Victorious.

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, April H. News has been received here that the Venezuelan revolutionists have defeat ed the forces of the government in the neighborhood of Caracas and captured two cannon and large quantity of ammunition. They have also captured the city of Barquisimeto, which Is the key to the western part of Venezuela, taking many prisoners. Heavy fighting of an undecided character has taken place at Coro. Direct cable communi- cation between this city and the Unit ed States is delayed on account of the revolution in Santo Domingo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
March First Month.

Until the middle of the eighteenth century March wits the first month of the year over in England. The yeaE always began with March s5. We have had three calendars since Christi Tie first was the Roman calendar, and March was made the first month. The Romans named 1t March after their god of war, Mars. The second was the Julian calendar. and ths third, which is now used through hoaat the civilized world, is known as xn& SSeaoriaa calendar. Knowledge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
FELL. FROM A ROOF.

Bristol AprdI 11--John PaI1e, aa Italian laborer. fel from the roof of a new building Which is being erected for the E. Ingraham Go, manufacturs CTS of clocks. to the basement, dis tance of 65 feet. He is 45 years ok age and is believed to be fatally ta- jured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
wATERBURY's DELEGATION.
Thirty Foresters to Represent Local
 Courts in New Britain

Waterbury will be represented by about thirty four delegates at the state convention of the Foresters which vii be held in New Britain during the early part of May. A caucus of the delegates is said to have been held last Sunday, when it was voted to support William KIeinecke for the office of grand secretary and James Freney for the office of grand sub-chief ranger. It was also voted to enter Waterbury men for the positions of national delegates. The Foresters are very strong in this city and they believe that they are en- titled to at least two of the state ofa- aprS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
A Fatal Quarrel over Cards.

ALTOONA, Pa, April 11.-Herman Henderson, aged twenty, and Samuel Hamm, aged twenty-one, both colored, quarreled over game of cards in the woods in the suburbs of the city, and the latter was severely beaten. Re turning home, Hamm secured a revolv- CT and, meeting his antagonist on the street, shot him dead. Hamm escaped by boarding westbound freight train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
CLOCK COMPANY BUYING.

Will Soon Own Big Tract of Land in
 North End
 The Waterbury Clock company is gradually buying up all the land north of their factory. Their most recent purchase was the four-story brick building on Cherry street. They are in negotiation with the Ham family on North Elm street and the Moran fam. fly on Cherry street. When these prop critics are bought, as it is said they will be, there will only be a few more in their way to owning all the land bounded by Cherry street, Cherry ave- nue and North Elm street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
STRIKERS CANNOT SECURE WORK.

retrea't and were fortunate in escaping without serious injury. No deputy sheriff was with them. The police were notified of the stone throwing and the detectives are now working on dlhe case. Detective O'Gorman paid a visit to several places on Washington avenue this morning in search of the stone throwers, but the search was flTBit1ess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
PRISONER HUNG HIMsEI.F.

Hartford, April 11.-John Seiers, who was serving a term in the Hartford county jail for vagrancy, stranglde himself in his cell last night. His body was found this morning by one of the other prisoners. He made a rope out of towels and hung himself to the bars of the cell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
Increased Postal Eteceipts.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The gross postal receipts for the month of March at fifty of the largest postofaces of the United States aggregated $5,T20,200, net increase of $449, ,479, or s11a per cent over the receipts for March, 1902. The New York receipts were $1,2o3, ,738, in crease g per cent, and Chicago $939.- NGAe iNaycSSe 5Sh per aept
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
potatoes and Tomatoes Combined.

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 11.-Attor- ney General Douglas has in his office q hybrid plant which at the roots is put ting forth potatoes and above the ground several we'll developed toma- toes. It was produced at the state ex- pertinent station by grafting tomato vine to potato plant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
un.easonnb,e Weather In Austria.

VIENNA, April 11.-Extraordinarily vailing in many districts of Austria. Heavy falls of snow are reported from Prague, Semmering, the district of Calzkanaergut and even as far south as CattarS, or the A@5yiatic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
Dinturbances In st. Petersburr.

LONDON, April LA Central News dispatch from St. Petersburg says se- rious disturbances took place in va rious districts of the city Thursday night, and nearly 2,o00 individuals who were not provided with passports as re- quired by the law were arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
Rond Reeefntn Heavy.

WASHINGTON, April H. The amount of 3 and per cent bonds al- ready received at the treasury depart ment for exchange into per cent con. eols is S2O.S26. .15Q,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11
ASSAULTED AND STABBED.
Torrington Man Roughly Handled Last Evening.

Torrington, April Patrick Din. nehan, a moulder was murderously ass saulted last night by three men whose identity has not yet been learned by the police. After being pummeled by two he was stabbed by the third in the neck and head the blade of the weapon breaking off in the skull which was fractured The police have clues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-11

Two trdanmers received a very warm reception tlds morning when they at tempted to trim an electric light on Washington avenue near South street They received a fusillade of stones from a crowd of young men, not boys, who were standing short distance away. Tue trimnlers made a hasty