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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07

Boston in October. when will be held session of he international peace congress, but Russia and Japan need not feel obliged to wait until then be- fore ending their war.-Ansonia Sen tinel.
 It has been definitely determined in the case of the Oregon that the life of a modern battleship is about 12 years. As the Oregon would
 now cost about SS,0O0,0OO to build, the
 annual loss on each vessel of our navy is approximately $75O,O0O. A navy
 of forty battleships would cost at least $3O,O0OOOO year in wear and tear, to
 say nothing of other cost. A navy is
 therefore an expensive luxury, even if the boats never get within gunshot of
 actual service.--Des Moines Register
 Leader.
 A mans reputation sticks to him like a burr to a yellow dog. New
 Jersey woman who bought a lot of
 strictly fresh'' eggs from q street
 peddler the other day, found eight of them were made of wood. Then she called in the reporters, told them the , story, and intimated that the bogus eggs were made in Connecticut. Our. fathers, who sold wooden nutmegs and j basswood hams, piled up q lot of trouble for their descendants in the
 way of suspicion for every fraud per
 petrated on a credulous public.-Ridge-
 field Press.
 Two hundred men are discharged by the New York City Railway com pany every month for dishonesty. This is at the rate of 2,40O thiever1es per year in the service of this one corpora tion. It appears that the company has been letting the thieves go unpun- ished heretofore unless the amount stolen was large. But an attempt is : now to be made to deal severely with them. As it is probable that many of the conductors who knock down. fares manage to escape detection, it , looks as if the practice of stealing from the big company in New York was looked upon as no sin by the na-
 iority of its employees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07

1n discussing presidential elections and nominating conventions. 8 writer In the Booklover's Magazine says that the Chicago convention of '96 will long remain notable in our annals because of the peculiar conditions under which It met, the extraordinary scenes. which took place, and the crushing defeat which followed. It nominated the youngest man who ever contended for the honor--one almost unknown. and one who made a remarkable personal campaign. The convention split tue democracy, and a gold faction met later at Indianapolis and nominated Palmer and Buckner, two redoubtable generals of the civil war who had fought on opposite sides. The personal spell which Bryan exercised over the con- vention has now lasted longer than in any previous case He is the only de- feated candidate to be unanimously renominated in q succeeding conven- ton. He rode twice to defeat, but sur wives to maintain a notable personal J with arrogance, though possibly with truth-that he can control the coming platform and nominees of his party Whatever one may think of the finan- cial heresles of Mir Bryan. it is iinpos- sible to ignore Alm as man. In tenn perament he is like Clay and Blaine, and like them, So far, in record of fail ure. Psychologically MT Bryan is as interesting study of Mir Harrison. They were at opposite poles i'll prlnci- ples. environment, heredity and tenn nerament. Less conspicuous intellettu- ally than Harrison, or temperamfental- ly than Bryan, 1t was left to the De nign Mckinley to triumph twice where both had failed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
CHILDREN IN WILD PANIC.
! Fifty Scholars Penned in Building for Nine Hours, Watched by an
 Angry Catamount.

Fifty children of the Bear Rocks school. in Dean township, near Al toona, Pa. stood siege of nine hours the other day while a catamount, full grown and vicious, remained on guard in the boughs of a, maple tree near the schoolhouse door.
 The school held it's first session in several months, the thaw having opened the mountain roads. The last lad who arrived discovered when a short distance from the door that he was being trailed by a catamount. He rushed into the building, bolted the floor and told his news.
 Benjamin Mccartney, the teacher, smiled, but when he looked out of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07

A remarkable piece of tapestry val ued at S1OU,O0O is exhibited at the worlds fair. It was made by hand py A. M. de Lynski, who consumed six teen years in the work. The tapestry measures 25x12 feet and into that space the artist had crowded com pleted illustrated history Of the United States. The pictures are executed in silk and the work was done partly in Europe and partly in America. The picture of the landing of Columbus IS very effective, as is also that of Ma poleon ceding the territory of Louisi- ana to the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
BLOWS UP AN OLD HORSE.
Wisconsin Farmer Uses a Stick of Dynamite to Get Rid of an
 filling Animal.

John Eggert, farmer of Center Wis, is one horse and one fence poorer but possesses instead of a deep ragged edged hole in one of his fields.
 The horse was an old one whose life was 8 burden to it, and it was useless to the farmer. It would not die and no one would buy 1t or take it as a gift, consequently MT. Eggert decided to have it shot Then his troubles be- gan. Neighbor after neighborl declined to act as executioner Eggert himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Tn a Perfu1ned Atmosphere.

The czarina, it is said, is more addicted to the use of perfumes than the wife of any other great ruler. Everywhere she goes an ample stock of costly scents accompanies her, together with sprays, scent-fountains, sachet powders and pot pourri. When her imperial majesty travels by carriage, train or steamboat, the vehicle, saloon-car or state cabin is invariably perfumed with one of her favorite scents, and essence of yiolets is used in her children's baths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07

window and saw, the Sbeast crouched in the boughs of the tree his amusement changed to alarm. The programme arranged for the opening was fol- lowed. By Il o'clock the programme had been carried out, but the cata- mount was still awaiting it's prey. Shouts for help from cautiously opened windows merely served to enrage tke beast.
 Noon passed and the catamount still held it's strategic position. When the sun began dropping in the west the scholars fell into panic.
 Finally their cries reached Andrew Russell, teamster, who was return ing from Altoona. With a revolver he ran to the building and saw the beast. His first shot wounded it, as it leaped from the tree. A second shot reached a vital spot. as the animal tore the coat from his back.
 Russell escaped injury, but had to be almost entirely supplied with clothing before he was able to cross the noun tain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Polish for Linoleum.

Beeswax and turpentine polish for linoleum is hard to beat as far as it's ap- pearance is concerned. but it has one de- feet; it causes slipperiness which may be very dangerous to children and old people. A polish which has no such ob- jeetion is made of equal parts of lin- seed oil and vinegar. Apply little. to flannel cloth, rub it well on the lino- leum and polish with clean, dry cloth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Not a Tall. King.

King Edward is not so tall as many people imagine, and whenever his ma jesty is photographed in a group he is invariably put to stand one some small eminence, such as step, in order that he may compare as we'll as possible with those about him. In his stockings he is just five feet seven inches. His majesty wears boots with high heels, and his to- tai height as he walks is five feet eight and one-ha!f inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Mouse Wrecks Train.

A mouse recently wrecked 8 train out west. It was walking along rail, look ing at the moon, one evening, when an owl saw it. The owl immediately gave fully into the jaws of a switch. The owl got wedged in the jaws of the switch, and prevented it's being closed, so that a freight train was derailed. Unfor- tunately. the western papers failed to say whether or not the mouse escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Mosnuitoes at Sea.

Mosquitoes do not thrive on steam ships, and are seldom seen in them af- ter a day or two from harbor. On sailing vessels leaving. tropical ports they often live for weeks, or even months, the stagnant rain water in boats, buckets and elsewhere furnish ing good breeding places for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
The Wash-RoiIer.

One often hears complaints that the washhouse boiler rusts and ironmolds the clothes. This may be easily pre- vented by rubbing the boiler, directly it is emptied and while still warm, with any good household soap. Give it good coating of soap. for the soap will not only prevent rust, but will help to make suds when the boiler is filled for the next washing day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
THURSDAY, APRIL T, 1904.

All eyes will be turned toward Chi cago now, especially those eyes whose owners favor municipal ownership That city has voted to own it's own street railways, and the new propri- etors will be watched with interest Dy people all over the country, those who believe in municipal ownership as well as those who do not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Lio,,id Glue.

Dissolve glue in whisky instead of Tn water and it will remain liquid. Put the glue and whisky together in bottle, cork tightly and leave for three or four days, when it will be fit for use. Glue thus prepared will keep for years, and will never need heating, except in very cold weather, when the bottle containing it should be stood for little while in warm water before 1t is used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Very Far Apart.

"Pessimists and optimists are so diff ferent''
 Yes, an optimist can take joke on himself; but pessimist can't even take a joke on other people. .'-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
when Buvine Tinned Fruits.

Before buying timed fruits and meats see if the top is flat or de- pressed. II the top has bulged out, then air has entered the tin and fer mentation set in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Honest.

Do you think him an honest states mann"
 Sure, I've known him to buy thou sands of votes and pay for every one of them. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Inouisitiveness.

An inQuisitive man is creature naturally very vacant of thought it- self, and, therefore, forced to apply to foreign assistance.-Steele.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Ancient Carp.

There are now living in the royal aquarium in Russia several carp that are said to be more than 500 years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
A Trl1isn1.

The Debutante-I think she's just as pretty as she can be.
 The Wall-nower-Most girls are.- Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
The Golden Rule.

The Golden Rule looks we'll as a motto, but it works better as a law Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo QuInine Tab- lets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Tn Good Time

Bank Examiner-Where is the cash fer? Gone to take a rest?
 President-No. he's gone to avoid arr rest-Boston Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Last Argument.

When a man reaches the betting stage he is at the end of his argument Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
Crosses.

After crosses and losses men grow AUmbler and wiser.--FrankIin~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-07
FULTON MARKET.
New England Watches


 Ladies Watches with up-to-date castings, in all colors harmonious with dress tints: enamels with vivid and quiet colorings to match any gown shade; gun metal with gold trac- ings that denote quiet eIe- gance are few of the many products of our fac tory.
 For sale by all jewellers. NeV England Watch G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
DANA ADMITS ATTEMPT.
Says He Shot Himself-Sorry His
Father Is Coming.

Samuel L. Dana, the young man who was
found in the East Drive in Central Park on
Friday morning with a bullet wound in his risht
breast last evening confessed TO Coroner jack
son that he had shot himself He told the cOTo-
ner that his home is in Fairfield, Iowa, where he
has a father. brother and stepUother. He said
he did not remember what he did with the re-
volver
Dana az the time he was found in the park
sent a letter 70 Mrs. Beatrice w. Dignon, at the
Martha Washington Hotel. in which he said he
had been shot, and asked Mrs. DignOn TO tell his
employers the New-Amsterdam Bank He told
Coroner Jackson last evening he had written
Mrs. Dignon because she was acquaintance
OF his and also knew some of the bank authort-
ties.
The young man has been delirious much Of the
time since placed In the Presbyterian Hospital
He was so most Of the time yesterday. but late
mitted TO his bedside
MY name is Samuel L. Dana he told the
coroner. II live in Fairfield. Iowa. where
have a father. brother and stepmother.
II shot myself he said, in answer to other
questions, but do not remember what did
with the revolver"
You right handed. are you note" asked
the coroner, to which the young man replied In
the affirmative.
Then how did you come to shoot yourself in
the right side? II would be more natural to
shoot in the left side"
Il don't remember anything about that
Coroner jackson then told the patient that
his father was on his way here from Fairfield.
Young Dana seemed much surprised.
How did you hear about it?'' he asked.
What is the use OF his coming here? What
good can that do? There IS too much fuss
made about this; I'm not going 70 die"
His condition last night was about the same.
The coroner had only a short statement from
him
Mrs. Beatrice w. Dignon. the Philadelphia
widow. to whom Dana sent hts strange telegram,
left her apartments at the Martha Washington
Hotel suddenly on Saturday. and here where
aboutS are still unknown. Dana's life hangs in
the balance. yesterday showing little change In
his condition.
George F Cornwell. Mrs. DignOn's lawyer,
called at her hotel early on Saturday. and late
the same afternoon, the widow. apparently con-
hding her plans 20 none. settled up her accounts
and drove away alone in cab. The unpleasant
notoriety following the shooting and the
coupling of her name with that Of Dana are
understood TO have been responsible for her
departure. Mrs. Dignon did not call tele-
phone to the hospital before she left town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
LEEDS FOR ROOSEp ELI.
Democratic mayor of Stamford Re
nounces Party.

Stamford Conn., July Sl.-Mayor Charles H.
Leeds who was elected a Democrat by big
majority two years ago. has renowned MS party
and announced his intention of voting for Roose-
welt and Fairbanks. The announcement caused
sensation here because the local Democratic or
ganizaton had made plans to nominate Mt LEEDS
this autumn.
Before Mr. Leeds made his decision public an
organization had talk with him and urged
tho Mayor TO withhold his announcement, but
Leeds decided not to change his course. His state
ment in part follows:
Early in the year admitted the probability that
! would vote the Republican ticket In the approach
ing national election saving, however. that l
adoption OF the platforms ana nomination OF candl-
dates by the national conventions. The platforms
and several weeks have elapsed. During these
weeks have devoted much time TO a stuoy OF the
situation. TT,
banks. My ideas of public policy have underson a
change since became Mayor. When was electsd
was heart and soul Democrat ana 4b hon ssa,
would be attained by advancing the principles, OF
the Democratic party but have discovered that
best practical results are achieved by Republicans
and that is true from the national government
down 70 the city
Mr.. Leeds graduated from Princeton Unlver-
sty in 1895. and soon after that attracted atten-
ton by issuing a circular vigorously attacking tho
Presbyterian Confession OF Faith. For three years
he was a membe- of the New-York Stock Ex-
change. selling his seat in 1900 because he took
politics. He contributed TO BryanS campaign
fund two years ago. In his term as Mayor he has
made a record for independence. In his appoint
ments and on public questions he cut away from
weelthY. the Democrats were willing 10 gvo him
a place the State ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
ITALIANS GET TEN PER CENT.
They Asked 100000 of Venezuela, and
Umpire Gave Them 100000.

Washington July si.-Jackson S. Ralston, of thi.
city has Just signed his final award as umpire OF
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Commission and this finishes
the labors OF all the recent Venezuelan mixed COM
missions About three hundred and sixty claims.
sggregating ss00000o were filed with the Italian
commissioner. there being many Italian
claimants than OF other nationality and the
aggregate AWARDS about $4,000. Many Ques-
tons of double citizenship came before the COM
mission. and the umpire held in all cases OF diff
ference between the Venezuelan and Italian laws
that the law Of domiciie of the claimants after the
time OF birth should control
The largest claim was that Of the Corvaia heirs.
for more than 100000 The original claimant was
horn in Sicily but passed large part OF his life
in Venezuela acting abroad, however. at different
periods In various capacities for that country The
umpire held that according 20 the law Of his native
land. he had forfeited his original citizenship by
his diplomatic employment, aud his heirs there
fore could not be heard before the Italian commits
sion
Several cases OF expulsion from Venezuela came
before the commission. The umpire recognized the
ticuar Instances that IT had been exercised in dis
regard Of the law, and granted damages. For the
unlawful killing OF two Italians by or in the pres
ence and with the sanction Of the government off,
Cials. awards Of s. 900 and $40 90 were given.
The question most debated before the commission
was as 70 the responsibility of Venezuela for the
OF unsuccessful revolUtiOnistS. The umpire,
following many preceGents, held in a number Of
In several cases Venezuela had collected a Sec
ond time taxes once paid TO de facto revolution
airy government. but by the umpire's opinions such
second payment was held Illegal. and refund was
ordered.
The government will soon publish report OF the
decisions OF all the Venezuelan commissions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
FLOODS HARM KANSAS CORN.
Tor TE1EaRAFH TO ran ERIaUNl

IRT TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribunal
Topeka. Kan. July S1--While harvesting has
been completed IN Kansas. it win be impossible
to make definite statement In regard 90 the
wheat yield OF the State until thrashins has
become more general. The work Of the thrashsrs
has advanced far enough 20 make II clear that
the part Of the crop which was saved from ths
recent food was damaged In quality. II Is esti-
mated by conservative men that the wheat
acreage OF the State called for a yield q
100000 bushels. and that 25 per cent ot che
crop was lost by food. The sixty odd millions Of
bushels saved win probably net the farmers an
average price Of IS cents
Only about 40 per cent OF the corn crop has
escaped total destruction by the foods. and that
percentage will not be rrst class. The felds IN
the valleys Of Neosho. Cottonwood Verdigris
GariaS des Cynses. Walnut. Kaw. solomon. Re
publican and Nemaha rivers. where the big
crops of the State have heretofore been pro
duced. were totally destroyed. and the excessive
rains made it impossible to cultivate the upland
fields until the weeds had done great damage.
II Is the opinion OF grain dealers and farmers
that little corn will sell FOR less than so cents a
busheI this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
ONE DROWNS. FOUR SAVED
Connecticut Nan Rescues Three
Boys-Conductor Loses Life

Oscar Spencer. OF wallingtOrd. Conn. rescueu
three boys from drowning yesterday soon
arterward John H. Williams. Of No. $40 water
ST.. saved another boy
Max Makofsky. Isaac Gordon and JACOB
Brown. all Of No. 24 Mangin-st., were IN the
East River at Delancey-st.. when Max got De-
yOnd his depth. His companions tried TO save
him, and all three would probably have been
drowned had not Spencer, who was standing ON
the pier Jumped in and swan out to them lie
first took Makofsky in. then Gordon and Brown
last
The three boys were unconscious when they
were lifted to the pier, but they were rolled on
barrels and revived. They were later taken 10
Gouvsrneur Hospital
John Corelia nine years old. Of no. us Chrys-
tie-st.. got beyond his depth at Stanton-st. ana
was saved by John II. Williams. lie. TOO We''
to the hospital - vTras.
While bathing in the North River at WesI
One-hundred- acknowledgements. James AcDOIi-
ough a conductor OF No. 749 Ninth-aVe-s Was
drowned. Otto Sausner, Of No. SuS west On S
hundred and tVventieth-st and Isaac t1usc 81.
az No 500 East ne-hundred-ano-llIII.n I
were with him. Neither McDonOugn nor t1ILSc ~
could swim. McDonOugh was seen 20 CluJSn a
the water as ii he had gone beyond MS Oep'l-
Then he sank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-01
NOT THE USUAL PLACE FOR A LECoo
This One Behind the Bars-Bankbook Rob.
berry and Forgery Charged

NIs. Jane Lecoq. OF No. b9S Tenth-ave.. was
charged yesterday by Detectives Carey and
amount OF $780, and was sent to the prison ward
at Bellevue Hospital Her husband, Noel Lecoq
and Leon Yore Of No. 800 West ThIrteenthst.. were
also arrested and locked up at Police Headquar-
tiers on a similar charge Jules Crauby, a baker.
employed by the MarseIaise French Baking Com
pany at No. 9o2 West Thirteenth-st. was the COM
plainant
Grauby had a bank account with the Union Dime
Savings Bank. at Thirty-second-st. and Broadway,
kept in the name OF his wife. NOee Grauby. About
July Mrs. Grauby sailed for Paris and left her
handbook. showing that she had 81 O5O on deposit.
IN trunk in her rooms az the bakery where she
and her husband were employed. About July 10
Grauby missed tho handbook. and reported its dis
appearance to his employers. When he called at
the Union Dime Savings Bank. several days later
he was informed that all the money had been
withdrawn
The bank officials told him that the first week IN
July appeared with Mrs. Grauby's book and
n draft for $3.50. which he wanted cashed. When
the signature compared with that Of Mrs
Grauby. file at tho bank. IT did not cor
respond. and the teller refused cash the draft
The man who presented It then ran from the store
leaving the handbook behind. Several days later
n man called at the bank and said his wife had
lost her handbook. lie represented himself as Mr.
Grauby. They told him they had the book but
refused TO give IL TO him until he brought order
following day with an order for the handbook
AS the signature on the order seemed to correspond
with that on file at the bank. the book given
10 him.
On July 10 a presented for payment check
for S45n. The signature seemed to be all right and
the check caShed. On July q the same man
presented another check for $500. and this also
paid leaving deposit in the bank only a small
amount which was due Mrs. Grauby as interest ON
her deposit.
Clusky, he said that the only person who knew
brother OF his employer. and on Saturday afternoon
Ycre was arrested. He was erraigned in the Tombs
court yesterday. and held for further examination
to-day.
Yesterday the police say he confessed that he
had stolen the book; that Mrs. LecoQ signed the
checks and her husband. Noel Lecoq, had cashed
she was arrested having given birth 20 child
nine days ago.
100 franc note and tickets for Havre on La Cham
payne. which sails next Saturday. were found in
his pockets