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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
A CHANGE TO BE
 A COLONEL,

Hartford, Feb 26.-Oficers of the First infantry, Connecticut National Guard, are considerably exercised over an offer to join a military expedition soon to leave the United States. sust which foreign government is anxious to secure the services of Hartford sol diers Is not known. Some of the off, 1cers believe that an expedition is being prepared to go to some South American state where revolutions are periodical As far as learned none of the letters received in this city has been an- swered, and only few of the officers have received them. The letters, which are dated from New York, read as follows
 "A powerful military expedition will leave the United States shortly for ac- tive service You are invited to take part You will be given a rank and command higher than you at present enjoy, with a liberal salary from the start.
 The possibilities of the near future are tremendous and far beyond "1v- thing to be hoped for in home service. An able and ambitious officer may at tain very high rank. Active service under favorable conditions will be seen in a healthy climate, in move ment of which you will approve when explained.
 Naturally. we cannot enter into de- tails in this first letter, but if you are ambitious and the above interests you, please address the undersigned for full information Otherwise be good enough to hand this to a brother off, Ger.
 t'I am. sir,
 Your obedient servant,
 WILLIAM WfAYNE.'s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
MARKET IS WOBBLY.<
Wheat Dropped To-Day Great Activ-
 ity in Cotton Market Also.

Chicago. Feb 26.--A loss of over two cents a bushel in wheat prices caused wild excitement on the board of trade to-day. Wheat for May de livery, which closed last night at $1.071s a bushel, sold to-day at $1 .05, and the July option was down 21sc, selling at 96c. Lower prices at Liv- erpool were the principal cause Of the sharp decline.
 New York, Feb 26.-There was great activity at the opening of the cotton market to-day. Cables which had been expected to report decline were higher and sensationaIly strong. There was heavy buying here from the start and the market af- ter opening 20 to 40 points higher showed increasing strength, though the upward tendency was frequently interrupted by unimportant setbacks as a result of prohibiting by buyers oll~ yesterdays late break. Large Philadelphian spot interests were said to be heavy buyers Of July and May. March opened at 1880, and sold up to IA cents; May opened at l4.1S and advanced to 14.39. and July sold from 14.26 to 14.38, these changes respec- lively representing net gains of 43 and A points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
SOLDIERS DAY AT CAPITOL
Pension Bills Passed and Old Soldiers Paid Back Wages--Sperrys Several Petitions--Visitors
 at Washington.

consistent with it's property, its impoxx fance and its great commercial in ,er- ests. There is hardly dissenting voice, outside of this chamber. to the progress outlined by this naval com-I mittee"
 At the conclusion of Mir Brandegeesx' remarks a vote was taken and tha" proposition of the naval committee was carried by a large majority.
 Anti-Injunction Bill
 The house committee on th8 Judiciary yesterday held an important hearing on the antE injunction bill introduced by Congress- man GrOsvenor. Daniel Davenport Of Bridgeport made an argument of an hour and a half against the bill. AIf' Davenport said he represented flH' American Anti-Boycott association, the National Builders Trades associa~ ton and several other orgRniza ti0ns 0f manufacturers. The bill provides for! the limitation of the meaning of the word conspiracy and the use of re~| straining orders and injuncfions. xt is being pushed by the labor unionft
 MT Davenport in his argument statesfs that if the bill passed it would make lawful agreements between asS0ciaF tions of employers and labor unions by which q nofl-member of either b0dV. would be excluded and bOycotted- In| certain respects it would make lawful Sam Parkism," because exfortion. which he declared was practices1 bE members of such combinations as h$I had referred to, would be 1egaifzed pXl the passage Of the bill. It would also. take away from the states the right tif' declare criminal acts like the boycptts MT Davenport quoted the recent decisx ions of Connecticut courts in reiasioIf| 10 labor suits in the state, and shoyve0' how hard 1t was even at the presena< time to convict labor agitators or cour spiracy. He quoted the Waterpurx strike case and the teamsters' trial in New Haven as examples, He alsf scored severely the labor agitator% who drew up this bill and who were paid by the unions to keep up this slg1z tation.
 The hearing was decidedly warm and there were frequent clashes be- tween the representatives of the labor unions and Mir Davenport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
ROCHESTER VISITED
 BY A FIVE MILLION
 DOLLAR FIRE TO-DAY.
The Blaze Started in the Rochester Dry Goods Store Spread Rapidly and Full Department Was Called Out-Aid Was Then Sent for to Buffalo and Syracuse-Hgh Wind Tanned the Blaze and Car ried it Quickly to Adjoining Buildings Assistant Fire Chief Was Injured by Flying Nozzle

Rochester, N. Y, Feb 26.-The worst conf1agration in the history of Rochester broke out shortly before o'clock this morning in the basement of the Rochester Dry Goods com pany's store at 156-166 Main street, east. The fire, which, according to the night watchman in the store, Thomas Connors, was discovered soon after it started, but 1t spread with such rapfdity that by the time an alarm was turned in, the entire front of the store was mass of flames.
 The fire departmen responded promptly. Assistant Chief Jaynes realized at once the dangerous nature of the fire and turned in q general alarm. By this time the flames had spread to the building occupied by the drygoods firm of Beadle & Sher- burne company. When Chief Little arrived he immediately appealed for more fire apparatus, to the chiefs of the Buffalo and Syracuse depart ments. Nearly five hours later four steamers arrived from Syracuse
 Within an hour after being discov- cred the fire had spread to the big granite building, occupied by the firm of Sibley, Linday & Carr, and by hun sS reds of bushes and professional men,.
 Flames soon spread to the buildings In the rear of the granite block. The extreme cold made fire fighting diff cult and hazardous, as the ladders were coated with ice. Assistant Chief Joyce was, hurt about 9 o'clock and was removed to Hahneman hospital. He was struck in the head by a fly ing nozzle.
 The loss is estimated between four and five million dollars. most of which fall on the SibIey, Lindsay & Curr company and Beadle & Sherburne company, the Rochester Drygoods company, and the Walkover Shoe company. The loss to the business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
HAD A CLOSE CALL.
Han Caught in a Pulley at Ons of Ehs
 Local Factories Yesterday

- A man named Charles Ansette, ern* ployed by the Waterbury Manufac cturs ing company had a wonderful escapf from serious injury yesterday. With another man he was engaged puttiuf' on a belt on large wheel, when hik right hand slipped and he was castglaf by the wheel and whirled about Tor " moment or two. The machinery waH stopped and Ansette fell to the noor on his knees. 1t was thought m0F every bone in his body was broizex, and for few moments if one aps preached him he would shout out n& if in awful pain. When he becara8 quiet, however, and was picked up 5f was found that his injuries consisted of two broken fingers on the lefN hand. One finger wns arnputated at the first joint and the other at the second sf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
SUIT OVER COMMISSION.
New York Man Makes Application to
 the Supreme Court.

New York, Feb 26--In order to set tie dispute between the executors of an estate of $50,0OO,OOO, the great CT part of which was left to him by his uncle five years ago, James Henry Smith, of this city, has applied to, the supreme court for the appointment of commission which shall determine the commissions to which the execu- tors are entitled. To erach an opin- ion the commission will have to ap- praise the whole estate exactly. The property in question is that of George Smith. 1t was acquired in Chicago and Milwaukee. In 1861 Smith went to London where he died in 1899. Two of the executors are residents of Lon don and it is to settle dispute be- tween them over commissions that the heir has made application to the courts, The payment of about $500,- GOO is involved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

offices in the granite building cannot be estimated at this time. The plans and estimates for the mammoth new block that SibIey, Lindsay & Curr company contemplate building in the spring are destroyed. The plans and estimates were in the architects of fee in the tenth floor. The original plans and specifications for the new High school were also in this office and were destroyed. There are no duplicates of these plans and specified tiOns. Almost the entire tenth floor of the granite building os occupied by the Vacuum Oil company, branch of the Standard Oil company. The Brad street mercantile agency also had of fees in this building.
 Several engines from the Buffalo fire department arrived at ii o'clock and the Buffalo men were received with cheers of the crowd.
 The firemen used dynamite early in the morning, but the use of explosives was soon abandoned. Shortly after 9 o'clock portion of the Kirley build ing occupied by the Rochester Dry goods company, fell. At 2 o'clock the front of the building occupied by the Beadle & Sherbhrne company, fell into the street with dull roar. Trol- ley wires snapped like brittle sticks and eight fremen had narrow escapes from injury. The wafI almost struck the water tower which had been do- ing effective work in the Beadle building.
 The huge granite building belonging to Sibley, Lindsay & Curr company, the upper stories of which are occu- pied by hundreds of professional men, lawyers, doctors, dentists and business men is gutted from the basement to the tenth story. The entire tenth floor of the granite building is taken up with the offices of the Vacuum Oil company, a branch of the Standard Oil company A tremendous explo- sion occurred i'll the basement of the granite building, where the SibIey company conducted large drug de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
IS NOT ALARMED.

Chicago. Feb 26.-M. Leitao of Lis bon, Portugal, an agent of his govern ment, is here on his way to Macao. China. He said: My government is by no means alarmed by events in the far east, but we wish to be prepared for contingencies as they may arise, and am going out to make report upon the condition of the colony for defense. Portugal Is simply doing what England is doing at Hong Kong and France in Tonquin-that is, nut ting things in order so that if trouble Is coming in China we may be pre- pared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
SPENT NIGHT IN JAIL.

Boston, Feb 26.-Wallace H. Ham, who has been held until March 3. charged with the larceny of $1O4, ,OOO from tho American Surety Go of New York, spent the night in Charles street jail, having failed to secure the $5O,O0O bail fixed by the court yes terday. The auditing committee of St Luhe's Home for ConvaIescents and St PauPs Episcopal church, from which Ham as treasurer is alleged to have embedded various sums, to-day continued the examination of the books of those institutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
BROKE HER NECK

rorrington, Feb. 26---Mrs Corne* Illus Sullivan, wife of the. proprieto< of the American House in this city. fell down stairs in the hotel ea1ly this morning and broke her neck. Sac died almost instantly. She waS M woman who was we'll known in Tor rington and throughout the valley. and had large circle of friends who will regret to hear Of her untimely des| cease. It comes as hard blow to! MT SuIlovan, for in the past nine yearAI the couple have lost by death a*' many as six or seven children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
OLDEST METHODIST DEAD.

Baltimore, Feb 26.-James Warden, aged 1o2 years, supposed to be the old est expounder of Methodism in the world, is dead ill the Baltimore county aalmshouse. He was born in England and was licensed to preach in 1924. AAe travelled afoot over Baltimore county and even into Pennsylvania. A few weeks ago he lost his nursery business, he said, through the treachery of 8 friend. He was compelled to seek he died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
SHOT THE ATTORNEY.
Shooter When Cornered, Blew Ous His Own Brains.

Buffalo, N r., Feb 26.--Henry L. Schwartz, of Baker x Schwartz, attor- neys, was shot and probably fatally wounded in his private office in the Marine bank building to-day by ii. A. Knowles, of the dry goods firm of Knowles & Gardner. Knowles. after holding the police at bay for & few minutes, turned the revolver on hinf self and blew his brains out.
 The crime is believed to have been the result of business complications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
BRYAN AND M'CLELLAN.

New York, Feb 26. William M, Bryan called on Mayor Mcclellan tos' day at the city hall. The mayor was summoned from meeting Of theI board of estimate to meet Mir Bryan: MT Bryan, at the end of his visit, said that he had made only q friendly call: on Mayor Mcclellan, whom he knew' very well in congress, and politics sM not been discussed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
FIFTEEN KILLED.
By Falling of Scaffolding in chicaso
 Post Office Buildins.

Chicago, Feb. 26.--A triple floor scatfold i'll the dome of the new post. office building, suddenly collapsed this afternoon carrying fifteen men down to the first floor of the building. All the men were killed. Scores of police men eand fremen quickly surrounded the building and began the work of clearing the debris and securing the bodies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
SCRANTON HAS FIRE.

Scranton, Pa. Feb 26.---A serious fire is raging at Nicholson, aatown of 1,5Oo inhabitants. on the Delawaae Lackawanna x Western railroad. 2f miles west of this city The postof flee and several other buildings have been destroyed and the flames are spreading. The Scranton fire depart ment has been asked for assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair in north portion, followed by snow late tonight ins south portion; warmer to- night Saturday, cloudy, probably with snow and warmer, light variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

FRENCH TROOPS PREPARING.
 Cherbourg, France, Feb 26.--A strong contingent Of French colonial troops Is being organized for service in Indo- China
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
POSTAL CASES GO TO FURY,

Washington. Feb 26.--1mmediately after criminal court convened to-day, ustice Pritchard charged the jury in the postal cases. The justice con- cluded his charge at Il o'clock and the jury at once retired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
JAPANESE COMPLETING THE FUsAN END OF THE FUsAN-
 SEOUL RAILWAY.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26
THE CARS STIRRING
 APPEAL TO THE ARMY.
Gives God Speed to General Kuropatkin on Assum. ing Command--No Further News of the Sec ond Night Attack Commander of the Vicks- burg First to Offer Assistance to Russians.

of course for strategic reasons will not be published.
 Washington. Feb 26.--The navy de- partment received cablegram to- day from Commander Marshall of the Vicksburg. saying that he was among the first to offer assistance to the Russian sailors aboard the Variag and Koreitz. The cablegram was badly garbled and the officials have not been able to fully translate it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

PANAMA MINISTER RESIGNS.
 Washington, Feb 26 Nj. Bunau vae rilla, the minister from Panama, today cabled his resignation as such to the president of that republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

HAY MEETS BUNAU vARILIxA.
 Washington. Feb 26. Secretary Hay. and Minister Bunau yarilia at 10:30' o'clock this forenoon exchanged ratiz, fications of the Panama canal treaty. at the state department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

St Petersburg. Feb 26.-The gov ernment is still awaiting details of the second night attack on Port Arthur, Of February 20. A long telegram from yieeroy Alexief to tue czar tar- rived during the night, but it dealt { exclusively with the disposition of the Russian forces in Ianchurfa, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-26

Suez, Egypt, Feb 26.-The Russian squadron from Jibutdl is reported to De anchored in the Gulf of Suez, p miles south of Suez. A torpedo boat destroyer, which had already entered .tha canal bound north, has sailed south agssftl to reioin the squadron.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27
INJURIES MAY PROVE FATAL
Man and Woman Thrown From Bug.
 gy by Runaway Horse.

Sam Jones, a middle aged man who lives about three miles in the country, was very seriously and perhaps fatally hurt in a runaway incident on Wash ington street yesterday afternoon. He is now lying at the Sisters hospital unconscious and with blood ooziug from one of his ears.
 Mir. Jones is foreman of Mrs. Haul ser's dairy ranch, three and one-half miles northwest of Phoenix. He and Mrs. Hauser were riding east on Wash ington street in q single buggy Mrs Hauser was driving, the horse being q young animal and apparently not well broken. In front of Goldberg's store the horse became frightened and began running. MT. Jones at the same time began yelling pre3umably to warn those they were approaching. At the intersection of Second street the run away horse turned south on Sc ;ond street very shortly, with the result that the buggy was overturned and is oc- cupants thrown out, after which the runaway continued a block or so south on Second street before it was stopped by pedestrians.
 Both the man and the woman were at first supposed to be seriously in jured, but the latter proved to be shocked rather than hurt. They were carried into the Rives drug store on the corner of Second and Washington and pr. Foss was summoned. Mir Jones bled profusely from the ear from the time he was first injured till after the examination in the drug store, after which both were taken to the hospital. Later reports were that dur ing the afternoon and evening the hemorrhages continued to some extent, the patient at last report being still unconscious. Dr. Foss left the city last evening to attend the medical conven- tion in Tucson, leaving pr. Palmer in
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27
JIn DODSON STILL LIVES
In Spite of Private Hortuary Advices
 From Phoenix.

The man who sends private advices ] from Phoenix to the Prescott Herald ought to be publicly branded as a mis- | informer. Whoever he is, he has pri- vately informed the Herald that Jim ] Dodson is dead and the Herald there upon, relying upon the correctness of the information, proceeds to write and print an obituary of MT. DodsOn, so filled with praise and good words that MT. Dodson must almost regret that he cid not die so that he might fully have deserved the pleasant things that the Herald has said about him. But MT. DCdson is rot dead and ct the hour of going to press this morning is appar- ently no deader than he was a quarter of a century ago. But this is what the Herald said about him:
 Private adVices from Phoenix yes terday state that James M. Dodson had died in that city few days ago. Jim" Dodson, as he was familiarly known, was the chief of police O. Prescott for over ten years, and short ly before being defeated took up his residence in Phoenix. His death re- calls the day of many exciting criminal transactions of this section, and in which he rarticipate0 as an active principal while an officer of the law. While it is true several people were killed by him, and in some cases he was believed to be nasty in enforcing his duties, still, however. his vigilance and methods were of such a nature that many criminals were handicapped in carrying out their aims. Withal Dodson was a good officer. and espe-
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

cially so in the day that he served. His early life was also said to have been an adventurous one, and particu- larly in the civil war and on the Rio Grande in New Mexico. To a few in- innate friends he confided years ago that if he could write a book the reve> lations of his life while a young man would be of startling character. IL is said that he was a member of the famous Quantrell gang. He was horn in Missouri and was about seventy years of age"
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27
OVERCOATS
 TO ORDER

WE TAKE PLEASURE IN AN. hoUNcINe TO YOU THAT WE ARE RECEIVING NOVELTIES NEARLY EVERY DAY. WE HAVE ALSO A FEW HEAVY OVER COATING PAT. TERMS JUST SUITABLE FOR THIS COLD WEATHER. AN INSPECTION OF OUR LINE IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED BEFORE PLACING YOU ORDERS.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

charge of the case. The latter said tha: while it was too early to make any predictions concerning the ultimate result sucE cases are very apt to terminate fatally. Mrs. Hauser after recovering from the shock was found to be not seriously hurt though badly bruised and was taken home. Later she returned to the hospital to look after MT. Jones.
 Another incident occurred about the same time that could not be definitely traced. A horseman was run into near the Doris grocery, and either the shaft or tongue penetrated the side of the horse collided with, hu: ting the animal very seriously.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

The importations of Moet & Chan don White Seal in New York during 1903 were 92,19S or an excess of 2S.501 cases over any other. This brand has the preference at all smart functions.
 How goes the battle of life with you? If you are above seventeen and wish q position for the summer send ,:ard to L. NJ. Wallace, Congress, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27
HORSES! HORSES!

I have decided to remain at the Ambrose Corral, Phoenix, a few days longer to buy another load of horses. Want the same class as last week.
 w. l.. COOKE.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27
ATTENTION PHOENIX ELKs.
Free Picnic to EIks and their Families
 Sunday, May 1st at Mesa.

Train leaves foot of Center street 9 o'clock, returning arrives at Phoenix at 500. Only Elks carrying member ship cards are allowed. Prospective picnicers send names to secretary at once. A N. Center street. Everything furnished.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

Many young man after going the pace finds himself on the other side o1 the bars.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

It's easier to find out what a wom- ans new bonnet cost than it is to as certain her age.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

The shrewdest buyers in Phoenix patronizc Dowd's drug store, Opera | house block
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

Bring your prescriptions to Dowd | drug store, Opera house block.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-27

Through sleeper PhQenix to Chicago via Santa Fe Saturday, April 3Oth. This arrangement avoids all changes en route. See us early for your re- IservationS.
 L. H. LANDS,
 General Agent.