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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
WOMEN IN CONVENTION.

Delegates from the W. c. T. U. Now
 in Session at New Britain.
 New Britain. Oct 13.-A bright sky and the cessation of the rain of the past few days were welcomed by the delegates of the Connecticut State W. c. T. U., when they started this morn ing from the different cities and towns in the state for New Britain where the 18th annual convention opened at i 80 this afternoon in the Trinity M. ID. church. Some of the state officers including the president, Mrs Cornelia B. Forbes of Hartford, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Mary M. Andrews of Stamford Recording Secretary Mrs Caroline B. Buell. of East Hampton; Treasurer Mrs Adeline c. Dennison of Deep River, were present last night at tea rendered to them in Trinity M. B. church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
A sTANDING RBwARD.

Lincoln, Neb. Oct 13.-At a meeting last night of the executive committee of the State Bankers association, pre- liTnfnary to the two days session which begins to-day, a resolution was adopted favoring the offerings of a standing reward of $500 for the cap- ture of any one connected with rob- ping a bank, To-day's meeting will be marked by the presenceaof promi- nent financiers of the east, who will take part in the discussions, among them being Theodore Gilman of New York and Congressman Hill of Con- uecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
SOLD THE HORSES.

Derby, Oct 13.-The police are look ing for John Ryan Of New Haven, who is wanted on the charge of stealing three horses belonging to James J. Brophy of Danhury. Brophy bought the three horses at an auction sale in New Haven Friday and engaged Ryan to drive them to Danbury that even ing. He fitted Ryan out with mack intosh and $2 for the trip. It is said that Ryan sold the horses in this city Saturday, two of them going for $1450, while the third netted him $16. Bro phy values the pair at $50, while the third horse is thought to be worth about $25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Lynonehaun,s Extradition.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 13.-In the arguments in the Lynchehaun case here before United States Com missioner Moores Charles Fox, repre- senting the British government open ed. He insisted that the act for which Lynchehaun was convicted and sen- fenced to prison for life was not of a political nature and Is therefore ex- traditable. Henry Spaan followed for the defense, arguing that the act re- suited from the political conditions and was therefore political crime and not extraditable. Addison c. Har- ris, ex-minister to Austria, will follow for the defense. There may be de- cision this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Nevxsboxa, Home Erand.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Oct. 13--A warrant was issued here for the Rev. Harry Mcknight, who represents him. self to be the secretary of the National Newsboys' association, charging him with grand larceny. Mcknight has dis appeared. He turned up here six weeks ago, rented building and canvassed the city for funds for the establish ment of local branch of the National Newsboys' home. After disposing of a number of tickets of admission to a wild west show which he advertised extensively Mcknight, according to the charge sworn out against him, sold all the furniture in the building he had leased and fled with the proceeds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
CITY NEWS

David Warmer, proprietor of War ner's liIlinent, a cure-all remedy, was stricken with paralysis to-day at his home at the corner of Walnut and Di- vision streets.
 There appears to be an epidemic of sore throat in the north end. Almost everybody is complaining of it. Those who are not complaining are for the most part, those who have been through the illness.
 Attorney E. B. Kelley was appoint ed conservator to-day over William Welch. Welch lived in Hartford until recently. An aunt died and left him some $2,OO0 and his friends feared he would injure himself spending it un- less a conseryator was appointed to take care of it.
 Some more election expenses: John P. Blton. $214.sO, $15O to the republi- can town committee and the rest for pastors; Edwin S. Hunt, $59; J. J.. Nc cauley and E. A. Miller, $35 and $2.25, respectively. MT McCauley was elect ed alderman in the third ward. MT Miller was among the forces that went down in the first district.
 huWdIu JGSSOll, tue puOLO&Tdpnels returned yesterday from a visit to Paterson, and says the scenes in that city are appalling. The papers and the illustrations they contain give but a poor idea of the disaster, in MT Jes- sells opinion. One of the terrible things he witnessed was the disappear on it right through the ground on which 1t stood.
 Charles Templeton, of Hotchkiss x Templeton, hardware dealers on South Main street, is very i'll of ptomaine poisoning. How he became so is mystery to him. for he does not remem- Der eating or drinking anything that might have contained the germs, unless it were game. He was taken sick yes terday unexpectedly, but it was sup posed it was passing indisposit1on until it was diagnosed as ptomaine poisoning.
 The trolley schedule on the South Main street line was much delayed this morning owing ito an accident which occurred to one of BuShnells heavy trucks. The truck, which was loaded with groceries, was going down South Main street, opposite the Naugatuck Valley. house near Simons- ville. 1t was very close to the bank on the right side of the road. A part of the bank gave away and the wagon went several feet down the embankment. The horses were un- able to pull it out and the goods had to be unloaded before the wagon was extricated from its position. For an hour or two the trolley traffic was suspended. The passengers had to change cars ab that point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Thomas Viglotto Caught in a
 Falling Derrick To-Day
DIED SOON AFTER BEING STRUCK

Dead Man Was Working for Bergen
 & Sons at the New St Francis Xa-
 vier Church While Trying to Hoist
 Huge Stone Part of the Derrick
 Broke and Game Down on the Un-
 fortunate Man.
 Thomas Viglotto Of Chatfield street, q laborer in the employ of Contractor Edward Bergen & Sons, was killed at i've minutes of o'clock this morning in the cellar of St Francis Xaviers church property, at the corner of Bald. win and Washington streets, Viglotto and fellow workman were getting out stone and hitched the chain of the derrick to huge rock which was fast in the ground. Frank Bergen saw that the strain was too much for the derrick and ordered the men not to try 1t until they had shoyeled away some of the dirt and also picked out some of the small stones which held the large one fast. MT Bergen then turned his attention to something else and the men, thinking that the hoisting ap- paratus was powerful enough to haul the rock out of it's bed, decided to try it. The man at the engine turned on the steam and the next thing they knew a fve-inch cable that controlled the boom snapped and the huge timber came down with thud, catching Wig lotto under it. fractrring his skull and crushing his body and limbs.
 Father Fleming admisiniste"cd the rites of the church to the dying man. who lived but very brief period after the accident occurred. The body was pinned under the top of the boom. but if was quickly released and placed on the sidewalk where it remained until Medical Examiner Crane appeared and gave permission for its removal to Der gin & Sons morgne. A great crowd collected about the place and much sympathy was expressed for the dead man. who was said to have been a splendid workman and very agree able fellow. Tn falling the boom of the derrick came against q rock about mid wa av in the timber, wrecking 1t so badly that 1t will have to be replaced by new one. 1t was set up only a week or so ago and appeared to be able to stand any test it might be put to. the timbers and tackle being all new and apparently heavier and more sub stantial than one usually sees in Wa terbury.
 Mir Viglotto came to this country from southern Italy about three years ago. He leaves al wife and one child and a brother, the last mentioned re- siding in New York. The medical ex- amirer inquired into the facts. looked over the ground and stated that at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
ONE KINDRED LABOR MEN
Representing Many Lodges of
 the State Federation
Are in Session at South Norwalk To Day-Prestdent Domalhue Presided Reports of Officers Show the Feder- ation in a FlIourishing Condition.

South Norwa1k, Oct 13.-The eight eenth annual state convention of the American Federation of Labor opened in South Norwalk this morning, in Red Mems hall, and will remain dn session for four days. 1t was called to order at 10:3O o'clock by President Charles J. Donaihue of ,Ansonia.
 The first business was the appoint ment of a committee on credentials, after which the convention adjourned to await the committees report. The l. A. Beale of Hartford; Patrick Crowe of Danbury and J. A. Clifford of Derby.
 One hundred delegates are in attend ance from all parts of the state and others are expected to arrive during the day.
 The opening address was given by Mayor John, J. Oavanagh of South Norwalk, who cordially welcomed the delegates and extended to them the freedom of the city.
 The annual report of President Domahue will not be presented to the convention until late this afternoon,
  and wtll not be made public until af- ter 1t is read to the conv ention.
 The report of Financial Secretary F. Fl. Connolley of Danbury is as fol lows:
 Receipts Balance on 11and Septem- ber 30. 1902, $1,2o458: receipts quar- ter ending December 31, 1902, $61S. 13; receipts quarter ending March 31, 1903, $303.6s; receipts quarter ending June 30, 1903, $44209: receipts quar- ter ending September 30. 1903, $1,- 005.02: total, $3,573.5O.
 Expenditures Expenditures quarter ending December 31, 1902, $816.77; ex- pendftures quarter ending March 31, 1903, $331 .S5; expenditures quarter ending June 30. 1903, $611.13 expendi. t1lres quarter ending September 30 1903, $135.86; total. $1, ,S95.11.
 Balance on hand September 30 1903, $1,67s.39; total, $s,573.5o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Auto Up.et ana Took Fire.

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-While run ming down a steep incline at Eastern parkway, Brooklyn, an automobile driven by J. H. Schwarz of East New York tried to turn sharply, but the asphalt was so slippery that the ma chine escaped from his control and was overturned There was rush of water from the jacket" into the body of the carbide lamp, which in an instant caused the automobile to burst into flames. Mr. Schwarz was pinned be- heath the machine. He was taken to St. Marys hospital with fractured skull and serious internal injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
PARD0NS VERB FORCED
Prisoners Had More Than Two
 Years Each to Serve

Official Stamps of the Department as
 We'll as Officials Signatures We're
 There-The Pardons are Written on Official Paper.
 San Francisco, Oct 13.--James H. Darling, Joseph White, Cornelius Cokes and John l.. Moore, military prisoners at Alcatraz, have been re- leased on pardons winch it is now dis covered were forged. These fraudu- lent pardons were sent through the or dinaIy course Of a soldiers pardon, bearing the regular seals and stamps and apparently approved by the presi- dent, but by whom and with whose assistance the forgeries were perpe- trated are questions not yet solved.
 The four prisoners were sentenced to five years Imprisonment and had more than two years unexpired term to serve. They were set at liberty Oc- tober '.
 The signatures forged by the con victs were those of Major E. k. Hills, acting assistant adjutant general at Washington; Major Henri NJ. Morrow, judge advocate of the department of California, and Major J. R. Williams, assistant adjutant general, department of California. Tn addition to these forgeries the official stamps of the de- partment of California headquarters and of the judge advocates office ap- pear. The letter head on which the pardon is typewriter seems genuine.
 The irregularity of the document is admitted by both Major Williams and Judge Advocate Morrow, who say the signatures on the papers were not their own.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
JUDGE cLEAvEI4AND RESTS.
will Make No Further Efforts to Gel
 the Bennett Letter.


 New Haven, Oct 13.-Judge Cleaves land of the probate court said to-day that he will probably not snake any further effort at present to secure the sealed letter referred to in the will o1 the late Philo s. Bennett, which Wik liam J. Bryan filed for probating last Saturday. Clerk James K. Blake oa the court. whom Judge Gleaveland sent as a messenger to the Merchants Safe Deposit Go yesterday to make demand for the letter, was unable ta obtain it, the company refusing to de liver it to anyone except the qualified executors. As the executors cannot qualify until the will is admitted fa probate. as Judge Cleaveland com siders the letter essential to the under standing of the will, the situation pre- sents complications Judge Cleaves land said to-day that while he had thought of giving a deputy sherih atD thority to make n demand for the let ter he had decided to do nothing Tur ther at present. hoping that before 0cs tober 2f. the date set for the hearlna on the will. the difficulty might be ao5 iusted either through the executors oa through Mrs Bennett's counsel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Doctor Placed Under Arre.4.

MAYVILLE, N. r., Oct B. ' The Chautauqua county grand jury investi- gated the sudden death of pretty young woman at hotel in the village of Findley Lake The girl registered as Nellie Gray of Pittsburg, which is believed to be an assumed name. Her home is believed to be in Marionville, Pa. After two physicians had per- formed an autopsy Dr. Henry Chapin of Findiey Lake was placed under ar- rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Kilaea LIlxe Helen p,.nop.

WILMINGTON, Del. Oct. 1s.- Mary Kosikosh, pretty thirteen4year-old Polish girl, has been found murdered here. Frank Smith, Pole, who has been serving in the United States navy, is locked up at the police station on suspicion. The case is similar to that of Miss Helen S. Bishop, for which crime George White, negro, was talk en from the Newcastle county work house and burned at the stake several months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
CABINET MEETING.

washington, Oct 13.-At the cabinet meeting to-day Secretary Hay spoke of information he had received as to the situation in the far east and it was his opinion that there were no immediate indications of hestilities between Russia and Japan. He inti- mated that negotiations were in pro gress between the countries which seem likely to result favorably for peace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
GETTING AFTER BooDLERs.
Mercantile Club of Kansas City tc
 Take Action.

Kama City, Mo, Oct 13.-The Mer- cantile club of Kansas City. Kan, has by unanimous vote adopted reso- luton authorizing the appointment of a committee to secure the signature of q sufficient number of resident prop. arty owners to. "a petition to call a grand jury to investigate the alleged boodling of certain members of the school board of Kansas City, Kan. This action was taken after the com naittee appointed last week to investi- gate the alleged scandal, had submit ted its report. The committee will be appointed to-day and a mass meeting of citizens will be called for next Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
HAS NO INFORMATION.

St Petersburg, Oct 13.-The foreign office says it has no official confirma- ton of the movements of the Japanese troops at Ma-sanpho. Regarding Man. churia, the foreign office states that the question is at present closed. The existing situation there Is the fault of the Chinese, Japanese and British. If China demands to reopen negotiations and will accept certain conditions, the situation could still be changed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
DESPATCH FROM LONE HILL

New York, Oct 13.-A dispatch from the Lone Hin life saving station says the barge Lamghorme, which was an- chored east of. the Ditch Plain life saw ing station, was taken in tow to-day and proceeded east The Langhorne, as before reported, broke adrift from the tug Lykens Friday last off Mon- tauk Point while bound from Phila- delphia for Salem.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
LAND WTTHDRAWN.
More Than Million Acres Lying
 South. of the Missouri

S0uLns or Cne NlhSSOuTTs
 Great Falls, Mont, Oct 15.-The Great Falls land office has received in. structions from Washington to with draw from entry under the desert land law all lands in the district lying south of the Missouri river. The order affects approximately 1,150,00 acres. The officials also wereinstructed to sus- pend, pending investigation, all desert entries upon which patents have been issued. These orders are the result of report made by Special Agent Chad wick, who recently was sent here by the interior department to investigate the charges that gross frauds were being committed in this district.
 The report Is said to have been a sensational one, sustaining practically every charge made by United States Senator Gibson of Montana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
PEOPLE REFUsED To R1DD5

San Antonio, Tex, Oct 13. The trac- tion company ran cars on all lines yes terday until after nightfall, but people declined to ride on them. With one exception there were no disturbances. Sheriff Mussey was attacked last night by mob of strike sympathizers and was severely injured. Four arrests hav4 been made,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
Arrest of Nrintnr Kinr ns nreraoo-

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-James V. Dig nowitz, sometimes called mining king of Mexico" was arrested at the Wal. dorf- Astoria by the sheriff on an order granted by Judge Leventritt in the SUI, preme court in an action brought by Eugene Davis to recover $1o0,000 dam ages for islander. Both parties to the action are connected with the Mexican Mining and Elaboration company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
NO CoNFERDNCH TO-DAY

Mertden, Oct 13.-On account of the absence from the city to-day of Presi- dent Dodd and Vice President Wilcox of the International Silver Go, the ex- pected conference with the representa- tives of the metal workers union did not take place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
.LYTTLETON ISSUES AN ADDRESS.
THE PULLMAN ARGUMENTS.
Counsel for Accused Asks Court to In
 struct Jury.


 Lexington, $. O., Oct 13.-E. s. As bill, of counsel for the prosecution, who began his argument before the jury in the trial of J. H. T1llman just before court adjourned yesterday, re- sumed to-day. Replying to counsel for the defense, he contended that Gonzales's mind was clear when he made his last statements.
 F.. H. Nelson, one of the attorneys for the defendant, followed. He first spoke of the law dn the case, reading the requests for instructions made by the defense giving the interpretation which the defense places on what con stitutes self-defense.
 The court was asked to instruct the jury that 1t is for the jury to say whether a man of ordinary reason would have acted as Tillman did Jan- uary 16.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
BoTrLERs IN CONVENTION.

New Haven, Oct 13.-The fifteenth annual convention of the Bottlers' As sociation of North America was begun here to-day, with 500 delegates from all parts of the country in attendance. Mayor John P. Studley welcomed the visitors to the city in brief informal address. No business except the rou- tine of organization was attended to at the first session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
1an HamiIton at cettvrnnr~

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Oct. 13.-Lieu. tenant General Ian Hamilton, the dis tinguished British army officer, accom- panied by General Oliver, acting sec retary of war; and Generals Johnson, Nicholson and Davis, are here on visit to the battle field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
FIRE IN lwnoDBuRY.

woodTbury. Oct B. Fire caused by a defective fiue to-day burned the tvo story dwelling house owned and occus pied by Richard Cole The loss | about $2,000; insurance on butl6lna and Furnishings $1, 600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
END OF THE sTRIKp.

Philadelphia, Oct 13-The Dyers' and Mercerizers' union has given the dyers permission to return to work. thus finally ending the textile strike which began in this city on June 1. The dyers are the last of the 10000 strIkers to return to work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
st. Pierre Survivor rxalIea.

PARIS, Oct 13. Martin sThir, a Hungarian, after being one of the ex- tremely few and lucky survivors of the St. Pierre (Martinique1 disaster, was killed here by an automobile while on a few days visit to Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
BOTH WORE AsPHYxIArED.

New York. Oct 13.-Richar,d Connol- ly,sa rag dealer, and hds mother, Mar garet Connolly, aged 70, were asphyxi- ated in rhedr rooms last night by gas from a gas stove, the valve of which had been left open. it is believed, ac- xiT7nnhally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
ADVERTISEMENTS DEMANDS.
Will Strike Next Thursday Unless
 They Get Raise.

St Louis. Oct 13 Employes of the Pacific Express Go all over the United States, it is reported. are demanding an increase of 10 per cent in wages. Unless their demands are complied with they threaten to strike next Thursday.
 Delegates from all the brotherhoods of railway expressmen are here, but will state nothing further than that a general strike is likely to be declared unless the demands of the Pacific em- ployes are acceded to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
NOTICE.

Whereas, my wife, Hattie ] Al Thus Der, having left my bed and board without just cause on provocatiop, hereby forbid all persons trusting oI harboring her on my account, ae shall pay no bills of her contracting after this date.
 HERBERT T. THURBER
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
FEI.L FRoM WINnnW.

Hartford, Oct 13.--Miss Antoinette R. P. Pierson fell from her window at the home of her aunt, Miss Antoinette R. Phelps, on Washington street. where she made her home. at an early hour yesterday, and died shortly after from the injuried she received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy to partly cloudy tonight; Wednesday fair; fresh to brisk westerly winds, di- minishing in force
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
WANTS TIE REHARD1
Gave Information That Led to
 Sons Capture.

The Young Man Will Be Hanged at
 Atlanta Friday-He Escaped Shortly
 After Being Sentenced, But Was
 Recaptured.
 Atlanta, Ga, Oct Application was made to Governor Terrell yester- day for the reward of $150 for the cap ture of Tom Caruthers, sentenced to be hanged on October 16 for the mur- der of Henry Bryd and who escaped shortly after receiving his sentence, and who was re-captured. The off, cers were dumbfounded to see that the application came from the father of the condemned youth, a farmer of Wil- cox county. The papers were endorsed by the sheriff, who says the old man gave the information which led to his sons arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
vANDERBILTs ARE HOME.
Booker q. Washington on Same Boat,
 But He. Was Not Booked.

New York, Oct 13.-On the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II, which arrived to- day from Bremen, Southampton and Cherbourg, were MT and Mrs ". K. Vanderbilt, Miss Margaret Rutherford and Barbara Rutherford. Other pas sengers were Booker T. Washington, whose name was not on the passenger list; Robert Goelet, Mrs 0. T. Yerkes and F. Marion Crawford. s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-13
1t has been arranged that a similar conference shall be held annually.
CHAMBERLAIN's GoUT.
Fresh Attack Knocks Him Out at
 Highbury.

London, Oct 13.-Joseph Chamber lain Is confined to his bed at Highbury, his residence at Birmingham, by a sharp attack of his old enemy,gout He hopes, however, to have sufficiently re- covered to keep his Newcastle engage ment, October 20.