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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
sIGHTSEERs OUT.
Show Windows Are Beginning to Pht
 on Holiday ADnparance

Show Windows Are Beginning to PGl
 on Holiday Appearance.
 The store keepers have commenced making things more attractive in their show windows than usual with view to putting the best side of their wares where they can be seen to good advan- tage during the Christmas time. Al, ready some of them have made a hit i'll this line and others are working in that direction, so that by tonight near ly all the stores will have something special prepared for the public eye. Things looked very much like the Christmas season about town to-day, the number of shoppers being large and sight seers being so numerous that at times one would think all the fac- toriss were closed and young and old were out enjoying a holiday. It was q good day to bring out the little folks, and some of them who are noticing the Christmas toys in the show windows for the first time in their lives scarcely know what to make of the situation. What appears to worry them most of all is the fear that Santa Claus will not be able to find out where they reside and in. such an event decide to give " IdI w dS illlCl1utu IOl ILCLH u OthC1 D. An old lady had a hard time on South Main street this morning with q couple of boys. They saw something in window that took their fancy and wanted to carry it home and save Santa Claus the trouble of delivering it. The chaperon, evidently the grand mother of the youngsters, tried to ex- plain Santa Claus would be angry at such interference on their part, but the boys didn't think so and acted as if they thought they would be doing the gray bearded gentleman favor by de livering the goods themselves, and young as they were they were old-fash- toned enough to realize that it was a sure way of getting hold of what they wanted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
yanderbilt Inspected Tro,,nx

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.--On board the private trolley car Sunbeam, provision ed with six pint bottles of mineral wa ter and eighteen ham sandwiches. w, K. Vanderbilt, Jr, journeyed over the perilous tracks of the Union Traction company on the far north side. It was virtually admitted by traction leaders that the inspection of the wealthy young New Yorker concerned his prob able participation in the financing of the Chicago Railway company, recent ly arranged by Alderman Skitt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
119TH COAST ARTILLERY.
Chartered at Worlds Fair Grounds In
 St Louis.


 St Louis
 St Louis, Dec 5.--A company of regu- lars, the 18th coast artillery, is quar- tered at the worlds fair grounds. un- der command of Captain Archibald Campbell. The detachment has been assigned to the fair grounds by the war department to install on their eln- placements the heavy guns which form part of the war departments exhibit, and to maneuyer the guns during the exposition.
 S Mural, the Japanese government architect, who designed the Japanese national pavilion, F. Hasegawa. the contractor who will erect the building. together with seven Japanese carpen- ters and workmen, reached St Louis to-day to begin the construction of. the pavilion, accompanied by N. Kanzaki the secretary of the. Japanese commis- sion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
60 REPLIES TO ONE
 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT

The Democrat has in its office the present lime 6o 10 one small advertisement carried the past week in its PENNY WORD column. This probably beats all records for this city
 me answers are in office and scanned by any who doubt the statement
 The Democrat has for number of years claimed has on more than one occasion that is the best adve Using medium in the city.
 the paper that into the home read by every eoe or every family It read by the people that buy and have the money to pay word to the wise is sufficient
 number of Waterbury people have already got wise and are usns the columns o this because brings them results
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
SURPRISED THE POLICE.

Raid on Supposed Thieves Den
 Brought to Light Counterfeiters.
 Chicago, Dec 5.--In raid on a sup posed thieves resort the police instead have stumbled on counterfeiters gang. In his effort to escape Charles Belknap engaged in a struggle with the police. His wife also was taken into custody. A laboratory contain ing the most improved appliances for making counterfeit silver dollars was found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
CASES WERE NnILEn

New London, Dec 5.-The eases against James Cornell and Clarence Essex, brakemen, charged with the theft of diamonds from Mrs P..J. Cas- sidy, were nolled in the city court this morning because of lack of jurisdfc- tion. They were immediately re-a1rest- ed by Captain Richmond of the Willi- mantle police and were taken there tor trial this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
CoNFIsCATED CIGARS.

San Francisco, Dec 5.-The govern ment authorities have confiscated 14O,- 900 Mexican cigars in a private ware house here, many of them valued at 25 cents each. It is believed the cigars were brought in, concealed in casks, by members of the crew of tn ! cruiser New York upon her last arriv.l here from Mexico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
The Typhoid Enidemic.

BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 5.-only eleven new cases of typhoid fever were re- ported to the board of health during the day, but more deaths occurred than on any previous day since the epi- demic commenced, the number being six, which makes the total to date for ty-three. Eight nurses and four doc tors have arrived from points in the western part of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
MEETING OF ALDERMEN.

Mayor Kilduff has called special meeting of the board of aldermen for Monday night for the purpose of mak- ing a special appropriation to meet cur rent expenses in the police department The regular meeting will be held later in the evening when the estimates for 1904 will be read and ordered pulp liShed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
SECTION HAND KILLED.

Zanesville, O., Dec 25.-A Zanes- vile and Western engine last night ran into the rear coach of Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley passenger train at Crooksville, O., and one man, a section h9nd, was killed, four seri- ously hurt and twenty others slightly injured. The coach which was filled with railroad and contract employees was thrown over an embankment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
='--------------- Deserted i'm Summer.

The villages near the north Italian lakes are in summer inhabited almost entirely by women who till the fields. which do not yield much. The men go to Switzerland and bring back their earnings in winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
ST PAUL HEARD FROM.

London, Dec 5.-The American fine steamer St Paul, which left New York, November 28 at 9:30 a. m., one hour and half ahead of the Cunard line steamer Lucania, (which reached Liverpool yesterday, passed the Scil- Iy islands at 12:30 p. m., to-day on her way to Southampton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
MANAGEMENT TO BLAME.
For Recent Accident on New York
 Eleyanted Railroad.


 Eleyanted Railroad.
 New York. Dec 5.--A coroner's jury which has been Investigating the re- cent collision on the Fifth avenue line of the Brooklyn elevated railway, in which two men were killed number of passengers hurt and great loss of life narrowly averted, has returned a verdict expressing the opinion that the disaster was caused by carelessness Of the management. The jurors recom- mend that two motormen be placed in the motor box of every train to avert accidents caused by the. collapse of the man in charge of the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
BUCHANAN's SECRETARY.
Man Who Worked for Former Presi-
 dent ia Dead

New York. Dec. William Henry Welsh, once private secretary to Pres fdent Buchanan, is dead at his home here. He was v years old. In 1853 he served as an attache of the United States legation in London, where he became intimate with Thackeriy, Dick chs. Bulwer-Lytton and Cobden. MT Buchanan and MT Welsh were the first diplomats who ever appeared at a British royal function in ordinary evening dress, and their action caused much comment at the time Sfnea the civil war MT Welsh had conducte-l newspapers at York and Philadelphia, Pa, and in Baltimore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
HE VISITED ROME

Rome, Dec 5.-Senor Gutierrez Poas, the Colombian minister, had long iL < terview with the papal secretary of state and other prominent cardinals. His interview bore no fruit. for lie left without guaranteed support Of the rati- can in the Panama Colombian troubles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
INTERVIEW WITH EMPEROR.

Seoul, Corea. Dec 5.-United States Minister Allen had long interview with the emperor of Corea to-day on the request of the United States for the opening to the commerce of the world of the Corean port. on the Wiju river. No definite decision was reached and the Corean government is in a dilemma over the demand Of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
MRS EDDY DECLINES GIFT.

Concord, N. H., Dec 5.-The net, building erected at a cost of S1, 1S5.00O by the First Church Scientists In New York city, has been declined as a gift by Rev Mary Baker G. Eddy, president of tho Christian Scientists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
ARTIST AsPHYIATED.

Overcome By Gas While Preparing
 for her Bath.
 New York, Dec 5.--virginia L. Thornton, a young artist, was found dead early to-day in the bathroom of her apartments in East 16th street She had been asphyxiated by gas from small heating apparatus, the tube of which had become disarrang-x ed while she was preparing her bath
 Miss Thornton is said to have come recently from Lexington, Ky, where her brother now resides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Man for the Place.

Searett, who was elected president of the Automobile Club of America, has an appropriate name for the position Per- haps, says the Chicago Daily News, the members could find no man named Run nunr;ft
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
BUSHELSOF PEANUTS STALLED
Sudden Change in Channel of
 River the Cause.

Three Large Steamers are Now Stuck
 Hard and Fast Passengers Were
 Landed and Went on to St Louis by
 Rail.
 St Louis, Dec 5-By a sudden change in the channel of the Mississippi river near. Selma, Mo, thirty-fve miles below here. three large steamers on their way to St Louis have been caught in the old channel as the water receded and are now hard aground. One of the steamers, the City of Memphis, is bound from Waterloo Ala, with n cargo of 45,000 bushels of peanuts. TAe other boats are the Chester and the rDolphin: The United States lighthouse steamer Lily has gone to their assist anee
 Passengers were landed at Selma and continued to St Louis by rail-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Aldermen Arrested at Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. 5.-Alder man William H. Murphy and Sigmund J. Richter, former alderman, were ar- rested here upon complaint of members of the citizens committee of ten. They are charged with having solicited and accented hrihes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Herbert spencer very III.

s LONDON, Dec. 5.-A bulletin issued
 Lere last evening announces that the coalition of Herbert Spencer. the fa- nfVN{s writer, who has been i'll for some hme is causing grave anxiety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
GOVERNOR TAFTs FETE.
Venetian Affair Most Brilliant Seen
 in Manila.

III MdnlId.
 Manila, Dec 5-The Venetian fete given by Governor Taft was one of the most brilliant affairs ever seen here. The citizens on their part or ganized a water carnival and the scenic effect was magnificent as a fio- tilla of gaily decorated boats swept past the palace ablaze with various eolored lights. Vast crowds of spec tators lined the river banks which were illuminated for miles. Governor Taft and his wife received the guests as they arrived in costume. Farewell receptions are being held nightly whoch are largely attended by resi- dents of all nationalities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
Ex-MAYOR GRACE III.

New York, Dec 5.--William R. Grace twice mayor of New York and prominent in business circles is seri- ously i'll at his home here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
GovRRNMENr RRcEIPTs.

Washington, Dec .5.-Goy re ceipts from internal revenue, $943, ,43S; customs, $920, ,239; miscellaneous. $46,- Oil; expenditures, 1,5OO, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
CENSOR FOR DAILY RECORD.
Major Naylor Forbade the Editor to
 Print Certain News.

Victor, Col, Dec 5.-A censorship of the press has been established here. Major Naylor called at the office of the Victor Daily Record, the only daily paper in Victor, and informed its editor that he must not publish any thing but ordinary news matter. Upon examining the proofs, the leading edi- torial commenting on the situation here was prohibited. Major Naylor likewise forbade the editor to print the official statement of the miners execu- tive committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
LILLEY'S APPOINTMENT.
He Gets a Place on the Territories
 Committee.

Committee.
 Washington, Dec 5.-Speaker Gan. non to-day announced the house com mittees when that body assembled. The following are the places assigned the Connecticut members of the house Naval affairs, Brandegee; territories, Lilley; agriculture, Henry; postoffices and post roads, alcoholic liquor traf- f1c, Spery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
PAINT WORKS DESTROYED.

Philadelphia, Dec 5.-The paint works ofaN. z. Graves & Go at Broad street and Geary avenue were de- stroyed by fire to-day. Loss $1O0,0 ,000, fully insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
CHARGED NTH MURDER.
Member of Co. D., Fifth infan-
 try, U. s. A.
Fired the Shot That Killed Gossie Montazzi--The Accused is Only o1 Years of Age and Must Remain in Jail Until Spring Awaiting His Trial.

Plattsburg, N Y., Dec 5-William II. Nichols. member of Go D, Fifth lnIantry, U. 5. A., stationed at Plattse Durgh barracks, occupies a cell in the Clinton county jail here. charged with murder in the first degree. It is charged that he fired the shot that caused the death of Gossie Montazzi. the Italian who died in the Platts. purgh barrack hospital on Wednesday, aTter free fight at the Hotel Savoy on Monday night. The evidence against Nichols is said to be complete, the authorities having secured testi- mony touching his movements from the time the fight began until he re ported at the barracks the following morning.
 None of the witnesses gave evidence Willingly, and in a few instances only after they had been committed to iail. The taking of testimony in prelimin- ary examination was concluded last night and later Nichols was brought into court and the charge of murder 1n the first degree read to him.
 He did not enter any plea being told by City Judge Tierney not to do so un- Ill he had secured the services of an attorney to look after his side of the matter. Nichols, who must now re main in jail until spring, at least, is but little more than a boy, being but 21 years of age. He was born at Frankfort. Ky, where he enlisted on January %, 1903, and was sent to the Fifth infantry, joining the regiment in the Philippines, during the following May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
HELD IN s1o. GOO BAIL

Boston, Dec 5.-The three alleged counte1feiters, John Davis, Moses Navik and Joseph DaunpIitz, were held in $1O,o0O bail each for a hearing next Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
.BoBo COOK ARRIVES.

New York, Dec 5.-R. J. (Bob) Cook, the oarsman was a passenger on the steamer St Louis which arrived from Southampton today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Sunday: light westerly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29
STREET CARS AGAIN
JOIN KANSAS CITYS
Cross River Yesterday for First
Time Since Flood Flood
District Accessible.

KANSAS CITY, No, June 28.-
Street cars crossed the Kansas river
about noon today, connecting the two
Kansas Citys, after an interruption of
exactly four weeks caused by the great
flood. Only one of the three inter city
street car lines is in operation and this
one uses q temporary bridge. Armour
dale is now easy of access, but Argen-
tine will be cut off for weeks yet
There is still no wagon bridge across
the Kansas river, but two will be COM
pleted this week. Six bridges are now
in use, but only one is a permanent
steel structure. In replacing the de-
stroyed bridges stronger and higher
roadways will be built to withstand
future floods. Otherwise the inundated
district will be little changed when
fully reoccupied. Rains along the Up
per Kansas river brought a four FOOT
rise here last night. Gangs of men
watched the temporary bridges to keep
them clear of drift wood. The water
fell steadily today Fifteen hundred
men and 800 teams worked in the
stock yards today removing mud and
rubbish. 1t will cost $4,000 to clean
the yards, and repairs will require
large sum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29
JOINS WIFE AND
BABIES IN GRAVE
Brazilian in New York Ends Lonely
Existense With Pistol.

NEW YORK, June %. = Heart
broken by the deaths of his wife and
children, bankrupt in pocket and in
hope, Theodore Walkopf put bullet
through his brain today. His weapon
was French duelling pistol, it's handle
marked with six deep notches as if
in token Of as many meetings ois the
field of honor
Walkopf, a man of culture and good
family, arrived from Brazil two
months ago. He carried letters of in
PRODUCTION from the Brazilian minis
ter, and spent money literally, but
Stunned society.
My heart is dead" he said in ex-
planation of his solitary life Il buried
1t with my wife and babies in Brazil"
Beside Walkopfs body was found
two letters, one addressed to "The
Police Authorities" In this he wrote,
Il am going to commit suicide I do
this because life has become unbear-
able. Ill fate of every description has
been with me for years. Please inform
the Brazilian minister, John N. Prem
tice, and Thomas Palmer, of Chicago"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29

WILMINGTON, Del. June %. =
Thousands of persons today visited the
scene where GEORGE F. White. the ne
gro, was burned to death last Monday
by mob for the murder of Miss Helen
Bush. They came from all the small
towns in this vicinity, and hundreds
iourneyed to the execution place from
Chester, Pa, and Philadelphia. The
GSly evidence that remains of the
ySSrk of the mob are three cobble-
2ones, on one of which this inscription
4saS been place in indelible ink:
Here is all that remains Of White"
The bushes behind which the assault
and murder occurred have been cut
down for distance Of several yards
and carried away by relic hunters.
The preachers, without exception,
condemned the execution, but public
sentiment is Overwhelmingly on the
side of the lynchers. Rev. z. L. Wood,
Presbyterian minister, Who has come
in for much criticism for his sermon
of last Sunday night, in which he sug-
gested lynching in case the negro es-
capped speedy punishment at the, hands
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29
ST,PAUL BOY DNDWNS
IN PICKEREL LAKE
Percy r. Lorimer Accidentally
Falls From Trestie While
Fishing.

Percy r. Lorimer, son of w w Lor-
inner, former retail liquor dealer of ST.
Paul, was drowned yesterday afternoon
in Pickerel lake, by falling from the
trestle of the Chicago, ST. Paul, Mime
apolis G Omaha railroad.
Lorimer was fishing from the trestle
and in batting his hook lost his bal
ance and fell into the water, which is
about twelve feet deep at that point
Three boys who were on the trestle at
the same time saw him fall. They
rushed to his rescue, but he had dis
appeared below the surface and did
not rise.
The boys were Peter st. Germain,
245 Fillmore avenue;s Willie Preuss,
134 Ethel street~and Otto Greipil, 459
Carroll street, Immediately made eff
forts to recover the body. The bottom
of the lake being muddy they were not
able to raise the body for over three
hours. 1t was finally recovered at Z
O'Clock, when it was taken to the coun--
tyr nlorgue.
The boys, who were Peter ST. Germain,
night by Charles O. Lorfmer and Har-
ry Lorimer, brothers of the drowned
boy. 1t was turned over to Undertaken
DaLupier' coroner r,naVlng viewed
the remains, pronounced death due to
accidental drowning.
Percy r. Lorimer was nineteen years
old. His father, W. WszLorimer, who
formerly conducted saloon at 204
East Fourth street; removed a few
months ago to Groton,s S. D. He was
notified last night, Of the death of his
son.
The funeral will be held from the
residence, $50 East Sixth street, but
the arrangements have not yet been
made
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29
THE NEWS INDEXED.

PAGE I.
Thousands View Scene Of Lynchino.
Second Feud in Breathitt County.
Mine Gas Kills Twenty four.
Percy r. Lorimer Drowned.
PAGE ii.
Alleged Pickpockets Arrested on Car.
No Picnics at Fort Smelling.
1.6OO Excursionists Grounded in River
Another Body Found in River.
Exodus of Methodists to Red Rock.
Thousands Flock to the Parks.
PAGE III.
Minneapolis Matters.
Northwest News.
Labor Leaders to Appeal From Iniunc
ton.
Teachers Prepare to Invade Boston.
PAGE w.
Editorial Comment.
Gayetes at kiel.
Faith Curists in Convention.
Kentuckians Denounce LawIessness.
PAGE v.
ST. Paul Milwaukee Game.
Baseball.
Weights for Handicap.
PAGE vi.
Popular Wants.
PAGE VII.
Markets.
PAGE VIII.
Book Reviews.
Customs Officials on the Spit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29

MADRID, June 2S.-Fourteen bodies
and fifty injured persons have been
extricated from the wreck of the Bill
boa train which overturned at Ne
jerilla river last night.
According to official information
thirty persons were killed and sixty
others seriously injured. Many of the
latter will die Of the 300 passengers
on the train it is stated that only six
escaped unhurt. The train, which was
composed of two engines and sixteen
coaches, was crossing the bridge when
the couplings between the engines
broke. The second engine left the track
and fell, followed by the entire train,
into the bed of the river. Fortunately
the water was low. The nearest medf-
cal attendance was a mile and a half
distant, and those passengers who were
least injured aided the others and did
all possible until the arrival of relief
trains, bringing nurses, doctors and
soldiers from Bilboa.
The train fell fifty feet from the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29

bridge to the river bed, the coaches
piling up in a mass Of splintered
wreckage. The scene is described as
borrifying. Many corpses were carried
down the stream, which was actually
REDEEMED with blood. 1t was found i'm
possible to extricate numbers Of the
injured who were pinioned under the
wreckage. A railway guard was ar
rested in the act of robbing the dead
and narrowly escaped lynching.
1t is believed that the official figures
underestimate the number Of killed,
some accounts giving the number of
the dead as 100. The full extent of the
catastrophe will only be known when
the wreckage has been cleared away.
The latest dispatches from Sara
gossa, near which place the catastro-
phe occurred, give the number of dead
as 80, and the injured as 100. The
rescue of the injured from the DEBRIS
is not yet completed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-29

BARATOREAN, Coahuila, Mexico,
June 2S.-Twenty four miners were
killed and about fifty others seriously
wounded in an explosion Of gas Thurs.
Gay night in Las Esperanza coal mines,
the property Of the Mexican Coal AID
Coke company. The disaster was caus-
ed by the ignition of gas by the flame
from defective lamp. The men were
on the point of quitting for the day.
Probably 100 men were in the mine a:
the time of the explosion. After the
shock of the explosion, those who were
able to move, rushed from the exits,
but the falling earth and debris car
ried many down to death. Fully fifty
miners escaped with broken limbs and
scorched flesh.
AT last reports the dead bodies of
tWenty-four men had been brought to
light. Others may die of their in
juries.