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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
MANY CHANGES
 MADE IN co. A

At the regular meeting of Company A on Monday night Captain Garter announced that a number of promo tons among the officers had been made Owing to the promotion of General George Anderson to be first sergeant Sergeants Otto Armbruster and William Mintie had been ad- vanced one number each. Sergeant John B. Porter, who has belonged to the company for a number of years and is widely known, was discharged. Corporals William Keaverney and Frederick B, Webster were promoted to be sergeants, and Privates Wright and Kellar were made corporaIs.
 All these changes and several others were caused by the retirement of First Lieutenant Sandland and the dis charge Of Sergeant Porter. The new officers will be thoroughly instructed in their duties before the trip to Man assas Frederick B. Webster one ot the new sergeants, has been member of the company only year, but he has made an excellent soldier and his rapid promotion is we'll earned
 POrter's discharge came as a sur prise to many of his friends. Captain Garter did not state at the meeting whether 1t was honorable or dishonor- able. The changes among the officers and members of Company A during the past year, especially the last six months, have been so many that 1t Is practically new company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
RUNAWAY THIS MORNING.
Mrs. H. w. Wolfe and Child Thrown
 Out and Injured.

Mrs Hathaway Wolfe of 14S North Main street and her little child were thrown from a team on West Main street near the new hotel this morn ing about Il o'clock. Mrs Wolfe was badly injured, her forehead being cut in two places and a gash being made under her chin. She also suffered much from shock. The baby escap- ed with hardly a scratch.
 The turnout belonged to Liveryman Loucks and was hired this morning by Mrs Harry Minor, wife of the attorney. She drove to the home of Mrs Wolfe, her sister-in-law, and took her and her baby out for drive. Mrs Minor was in a store on North Main street near the post office when the horse which was standing in front of the store started to cross toward the north side of the street. The reins were hanging over the shaft and Mrs Wolfe, who had her baby in her arms, was unable to get them. The horse refused to obey her summons to stop and continued on to West Main street, going slowly, when Neil McGill tried to stop it but only made matters worse. He accidentally struck the horse in the breast and 1t started forward with jump. leaving Neil behind. But he was after 1t in minute and grabbed one of the reins, turning the horse to one side It ran into big elm tree near Pros pect street and Mrs Wolfe and her child were thrown out of the team.
 McGfll was unable to stop the horse which now, thoroughly fright ened, dashed down West Main street, cut by the Soldiers monument up past the City hall toward the center. where it was captured by Officer Daunais and Andrew Cooney. Only ond wheel remained on the team, which was rubber tired vehicle.
 Tn the meantime Mrs Wolfe and her baby were picked I'D and carried to Cones drug store where Mrs Wolfe's injuries were dressed by pr Brown. Later she was removed to her home in hack.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
FOR A BUILDING LINE.
North Willow St. Residents Petition
 Will be Heard Tomorrow.

Among the questions to come up be- fore the meeting of the board of pub lie works at 11:80 o'clock tomorrow morning is the petition for the estab- lishment of building line on North Willow street, from Hillside avenue to Johnson street. This was brought about by the alleged purchase by John Tato, the West Main street fruit deal- or, of the building at 153 North Wal low street, where he intended to open 8 store. The neighbors didn't want building projecting out to the street line and went to work to head Iato off by having building line establish ed. MT Tato said to-day that he bought the Ashenden place on North Willow street and paid $50 to bind the bargain He believed he had right to make the purchase and use the place for any legitimate purpose, but in this 1t seems he missed his guess, and as soon as Attorney Seery returns to town he will put 1t in his hands and find out what there is to It. MT Tato said that he has resided In Waterbury for the past sixteen years and never had any trouble with any body. He is not looking for quarrei now, but he does Intend to have what belongs to him. Whatever way MT Tato comes out regarding the pur- chase it is safe to predict that build ing line will be estab blished before he can close the deal and then per haps he may want to back out him. Jeff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
EIGHT MINERS DEAD.
Barringer Gold Mine Disaster at Geld
 Hill, s. (.

RALEIGH, N. C., Aug. 12.-A spe- cial from Salisbury, N. C., says in- formation has been received here that the Barringer gold mine located near Gold Hill N. O., Rowan county, has been suddenly flooded with water, causing the instant death of eight men employed In the mine.
 The dead are William Canup, Will liam Stirewalt, Joseph Magrum, Rob- ert Deberry, Samuel Price and three others whose names are unobtainable.
 Nine men were in the mine shaft when large pond located near the entrance to the mine suddenly broke loose, the breaking being caused by excessive rains, the waters rushing in in terrific and deadly force to depth of about a hundred feet upon the men, who were powerless to save themselves Mr. Thomas Moyl manager of the plant, was the only one to escape death.
 The mine is filled with water and none of the dead bodies has yet been recovered. An unusual downpour of rain is reported in the vicinity of the mine, much damage being done to property. The flooded mine is the property of the Whitney Reduction company of Salisbury and Pittsburg, Pa, and has been operated for a num- Der of years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
ITALIANS TO CELEBRATE.
Expect to Have From l,s0O to 2,OO0
 Men i'm Line Monday.

Monday will be big day for the Italians of Waterbury, for it is the date of the mammoth celebration of the Victor Emanuel II society. The festivities will be started with a big street parade, in which about 1,5OO or 2,000 men will take part. Sergeant Pagan and dozen policemen will act as an escort for the parade. After the parade all will board cars for the Driving park, where field and athletic games and horse racing will take place. There have been many entries for the horse racing and they promise to be strongly contested. There will be dancing afternoon and evening. The famous Feather band," the New York Bersagliere, under the leader ship of Prof John LaMada, has been engaged at great expense to furnish music during the day. This band will give concerts both in the afternoon and evening and have arranged excel lent programs. This is the same band that came to Waterbury for the Go lumbus celebration in 1892 and which scored big hit at the time. They at- tracted more attention than any other band in the parade. This is the bands first visit to Waterbury since that time.
 Tn the evening there will be a grand display of fireworks. This will be one of the features of the celebration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
I've wiIl Christen Dubuque.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. Two young ladies have been invited to chris ten the cruiser Dubuque, and they will share this honor if both accept They are Miss Margaret Treadway of Du- buque, Ia,, who the mayor of Du- buque finally selected after first say ing he knew of no one who cared to come east to christep the boat, and Miss Annette Hull. daughter of Repre-. sentative Hull of Des Moines. who the contractors invited when they hearc of the mayors inability to find a young lady. The Dubuque is building at Morris Heights, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
MOTORrlAN DISGUSTED
 PATRONS ON CAR

The actions of the motorman on an East Main street car Wednesday night were disgusting to the many passengers. It was raining hard and every few yards the car would have to be stopped to let some person get aboard This made the motorman mad and he would bang the old gong with his foot dozen times for the conductor to give the signal to start the car, even If the passenger hadn't got on or off the car. When the cleo tric switch near Brown street was reached there was more trouble. He made about ten unsuccessful attempts to pass, but the switch refused to work. Each time the motorman would reverse the power a little and then start it forward suddenly, jarring the car and almost knocking the passen- gers out of their seats. Several youths on the car began to jeer at him, thus increasing his anger. Finally with an oath that he would pass the switch or knock the car off the track, he sent the car forward and passed successfully. A clergyman who is a stranger in town was occupying the front seat of the car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
TIMELY TOPICS.

Look in the south window of Upson, Singleton & Go for good $2 trousers.
 Twenty-fo different articles in Fenner's sale, every one a bargain for the housewife.
 See the Union Supply Co.'S d for bargains and large numbers of stamps.
 Midget Panel Photo Go make four 4x6 cabinet pictures for 25c.
 Jones, Morgan & Go are making a last call on bunch of 100 suits at $S.75 each.
 Men will be interested in some of the items in Miller & Peck's ad to. night.
 Green is the color of the stamps given by Holczer with his footwear.
 The alteration sale prices at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands are what you can save money on.
 Ready to wear things at Curran's tomorrow. Be sure you see their ad.
 Women's .$2.5O shoes are $1.79 at tackles. These are fine shoes and good bargains
 meats and tomorrow he will give Hunt stamps free.
 All day Saturday at Turnbulps, no matter how many purchases you make, ten stamps free with each one,
 Ribbons and neckwear at Reid & Hughes tomorrow at low prices. See rates on candy.
 Fresh shoulders for 9c a pound at Castles; rib roasts 12, and free Hunt stamps.
 A. O. Valentine has a fine selection of wall papers, paints and varnishes.
 G. W. McGregor of South Main street has fine line of meats and gives Hunt stamps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
Republicans and Democrats VIII
 Make Tar1m tine H7aSa Issue.

Republicans and Democrats VIII
 Make TariM the Saui.. Issue.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.- Examina- hon of the literature being sent out by the Republican and Democratic con gressional committees indicates that both parties have decided to make the tariff the main issue of she campaign.
 From the Republican headquarters not pamphlet is being mailed on any other topic except in defense of certain policies which are being attacked in the Democratic literature.
 Fourteen different speeches on the tariff form the Republican ammunition on this issue. One is by Littleheld, one by Olmsted, three by McCleary, two by Grosvenor, one by Gallinger, two by Dalzell and one each by Deliver, Ald- rich and Hamilton.
 Bourke COckran's famous speech, one each by John Sharp Williams, Augus4 tus Bacon and John Lind, pleading for reduction of duties, are being ser. out for the conversion of Republicans to the Democratic faith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
IF NOT ROOT, HIGGINS.
Indications Point to Former secre-
 tary of War Being Named.

Indications Point to Former Secre-
 tary of War Being Named.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-"Elihu Root must take himself out of the field for the governorship in more positive manner than he has yet indicated or he will be nominated at the Saratoga con- vention next month"
 Other members of the committee talked in a similar strain, and the Root boom is again on in earnest. With the convention only about &. month away this kind of talk would indicate that the former secretary of war is to be drafted for the nomina- tion, no matter how much he may dis like 1t. While the talk was all Root, 1t was not so absolute that an alter native was not suggested
 'If not Root, then Higgins will be the man." was the verdict of the com mitteemen who were giving their at tention to the governorship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
REPUBLICANS MET AT
 NEW LONDON

New London, Aug 12.-The republi- can state central committee met at the Pequot yesterday afternoon. The call was for 2 o'clock, but they did not get to business until 3:30. There was a full attendance. Judge Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington, who is In the Maine woods, was represented by A. H. Condell of Plainyille Senator Tracy of Waterbury was represented by Mir Wade, and J. B. Ullman had the proxy of his brother, Colonel L M. Ullman of New Haven.
 On motion of General Fl. O. Dwight of Hartford 1t was unanimously voted to invite Senator Platt to preside at the coming convention to be held in Hartford, September 1914.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
HAVE RINCLEADERS.
Thief of Kidnapping Band Arrested
 Last Niaht.


 NEW YORK, Aug. 12-''Dear Papa -They want $50,0oo to send me back home They say weigh fifty pounds and am worth $1,000 pound to them, and that they will increase the price at that rate for every pound l gain in weight. Dear papa, why must this bef Why cannot they let me return to my little playmates ?"
 This plaintive letter was one of two received yesterday by James Mannino, q wealthy contractor of 62 Amity street, Brooklyn, whose son Antonio. nine years old, was Kidnapped on Tues- day night by members of the mys- terious "Black Hand" organization. That the letters were written by the lad himself is not doubted by his dis police share in the belief.
 Antonio Galiti, thirty three years old. and Charino Galiti, twenty-four years old, both of 35 Pacific street, Brooklyn, were arrested at 9 o'clock last night by Captain Rooney and detectives in con. nection with the Kidnapping of Antonio Mannino.
 Angelo Cucozza, the original prison CT, told Captain Rooney that Antonio GaliH was the chief of the Kidnapping plot.
 When Rooney went to arrest him , Galiti barred the doors, and the police entered the house only after a sharp fight. Charino Gslih was held prison or for interfering.
 The police of the Amaty street gta- ton by clever ruse last night ob- tained information that enabled them : fo make the two additional arrests and to obtain a full confession from An gelo Cocozza, q lad, the first to bs ar- rested in the Kidnapping plot, which, 1t is believed, will clear up the mystery and restore the boy to his parents this morning.
 To work on the lads fears a wooden scaffold was thrown up in front of his cell, where he could not help seeing it. He shrank back in his cell when his eyes rested on it. and then he ask ed what it was for.
 "Xou will be hanged from 1t if any harm comes to Antonio Mannino," he was told.
 Then Detective Sergeant Antonio Vachr16, the Italian detective, was sent for to take a hand in the case. To- gether with friend he fought fiercely in front of the station house. Both were placed in the cells, the friend in the one occupied by Angelo Cucozza
 The police agent began to rave. He cursed the police, he cursed the Ameri- cans, he cursed the government and KWore he would wreak vengeance for his arrest. Finally Cucozza thought he recognized friend in him and the two men fell to talking.
 The detectives friend was taken out of the cell an hour later, and from what he told Vachris, Captain Mooney and several detectives went at once to the home of Antonio and Charino Ga hti at 86 Pacific street Cucozaa in his condolences had told that Antonio was the .head of the Kidnapping plot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
A Welcome For Fairbanku.

EVANSVILLE, O., Aug. 12. = Ten Thousand people gathered here to well come United States E5Tia1vT Jnarles W. Fairbanks. Republican nominee for vice president. MT. Fairbanks was born in Unionville, not far from here He was accompanied to Marysville by his wife and aged mother, the latter a resident of Springfield. On his arrival many old friends, some of whom he had gone to school with, crowded around to say, How do you do. Char HeT'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
smarnpox Scar. at Albany.

ALBANY. Aug. 12.-The Albany county penitentiary has been quaran- tined owing to a suspected case of smallpox. 4 special meeting of the board of supervisors was held today to authorize Sheriff Pitts to confine prisoners received here under sentence to the penitentiary in the county jail while the quarantine continues. There are S12 prisoners in the penitentiary now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
suicide was From New Yerls.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-E Bis sell, who registered from New York, committed suicide by asphyxiation at the Grand hotel. The hotel people as sert that they know nothing about the dead man except that he arrived from the east on July 25. He is described as thirty years of age and apparently well to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Charged with Forgery at Bunaro.

BOSTON, Aug. 12.-Joseph Booth man, who is known in Buffalo, N. r., as R. H. Thomas and wno 1iso bears two other aliases, was arrested here as fugitive from justice and held for the police of Buffalo, where he is want ed for forging and uttering draft for S9O00. The arrest was made at the request of the Buffalo police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
BoilermaI1ers neturn 10 Work.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 12.-Al the old boilermakers of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad who have been on strike since last March, have returned to work In ac cordance with the terms of an agree ment wifh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
GBRMANY,s ApyIcE TO TURKEY

Berlin. Aug 12.-Official circles here think it probable that Turkey will ask for Germany's advice regarding the situation created by the American naval demonstration off Smyrna. An swering a direct question of the cor respondent of the Associated Press as to what Germany would do in such a case. the foreign office answered that Germany would advise Turkey to at once satisfy the demands of the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Brooklyn Eagle (Dem.) says:
ALTON b. Parker is the only man
ever nominated for the Presidency by
one of the two great parties who de-
cllned the nomination, until and I'M
less his views on the money question
were considered hY the convention.
and his course in holding them and
in proposing, il elected, to carry them
out, was considered and sanctioned by
the convention itself"
The New York Times Dem.) says:
West Virginia does not go Republi-
can when Henry G.. Davis interests
himself to have it go Democratic. With
ex-senator Davis nominated for the
Vice Presidency on the Democratic
ticket, the Republicans have about as
much chance of carrying Texas as
they have of getting West Virginia.
For reasons which are not far to seek,
Maryland also now becomes a sure
Democratic state"
The Washington Post Ond.) says:
Henry G. Davis is a typical Ameri-
can. He has grown rich and power
full outside of the atmosphere of the
exchange. the market-place, the pawn
shop. He has oppressed none, despoil-
ed none. thriven on no misfortune of
the napieSS or FOLLY OF the improvement.
And he will appeal to the American
youth as an example and an inspira-
ton. The Democratic convention
builded wiser than II knew when It
put this man upon the party ticket"
The New York Post Ond) says:
The South has no desire for any
standard but the present. Along with
the rest of The country it was poor in
1896. and on the say-so of the Bryan
ties fancied that free silver would
make II rich. The end, not the means,
was what IL cared for. and the end has
been attained. What the South real
~ wanted was big bank account, and
that II has acquired In the last few
years, especially since last fall. Checks
and drafts are now seen to be Just as
good and efficient as silver. Free sill
yer could not have made that section
any more prosperous than II is to-day,
and In view of that fact. the Demo
Gratis south Of Mason and Dixon's line
are not going to get excited over Judge
Parker's gold-standard telegram. They
are, IN fac. hailing Il as the utter
ance OF a strong and brave man"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-14
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Zerubbabel Lodge No. Is,
F. and A. NJ; Confederate Veterans
Association.
Special Notices Horses for Sale,
Fire Department.; Hose Reels for Sale,
Fire Department; Proposals Wanted
for Fire Hose, Fire Department; Base
bayy. Y. NJ. c. A. VS.. w. o. w; Ship
Notice, j. F. Minis & Co, Agents;
Notice to City Court Jurors; Dividend
Notice, Citizens Investment Company.
Business Notices-A Special Tire
Sale, G. w. Thomas; While Your Folks
Are Away. Sommers' Cafe; Polo Soap,
A. NJ. & C. w. West.
Thursday Specials-Jackson & Gut
man.
St Louis Exposition-Illinois Central
Railroad.
Ball To-night-South End.
Fresh Fruits-The Delmonico Co.
Be Well Equipped-Lattimores'
Cocoanut Oil-Rowlinski, Druggist.
For Convenience of Those Going
Away-Red Cross Laundry.
Ripin & Co.'S Champagne-Henry
Solomon &. Son.
Correctly Built-Pete Daley.
We Are Not Spasmodic-Savannah
Georgia Laundry.
New Seeds for Fall Planting-J. T.
Shuptrine.
Ginger Alchemy Solomon & Son.
Look to the Leader-Lynchburg. Va.
Tinted Mill and Factory Sale, eo-
pold Adler.
Blanket Day-Estate Daniel Hogan.
Medical-Claro; Peruna Herpicide;
Dufy's Pure Malt Whisky.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Hel
Wanted: Employment Wanted; For
Rent; For Sale; Lost; Personal; Mis-
cellaneous.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-14
PERSONAL.

Earl Grey. who is to succeed Lord
Mimic as Governor General of Canada,
has interested himself largely with
South African affairs. He is at pres
emit vice president of the Board of DiA
rectors of the British South African
Company, and is executor of Cecil
Rhodes.
As an English tourist was passing
Mark Twain's home in Italy one of
the humorists dogs rushed out of the
gate and barked savagely at the
stranger. Mr.. Clemens called the an
imal back and was about to apologize
for the canine guardians strenuosity
when the Britisher growled: IF 1
should kick that brute, don't you
know, perhaps he'll stop barking at
passers-by," We'll, maybe he will, -
drawled Mr.. Clemens. He never at
tempts to bark when he has his mouth
full of meat"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-14

An American has brought from Paris
a story of Rodin, the sculptor, says the
Boston Post.
'Rodin," he says, was presented
with raw daub of painting a month
or two ago by a conceited young stud
ent. He accepted the painting grace
fully, but he was much annoyed a
week later to hear that the student
was going about declaring:
Rodin says the painting l gave
him is better than the Degas over his
chimney
"Rodin decided to take down this
conceited yound lair. So, meeting him
one day at the Cafe de la Paix, he
said in the hearing of a good many
mutual acquaintances:
My house was robbed on Sunday
night. Did you hear about t.?
- No said the youth. Was much
taken?'
=" "A half dozen suits Of clothes, some
silver and-you know that painting
of yours? Well, they cut it out Of the
frame and
=" 'Hurrah!' the youth interrupted. ex-
cited and pleased. Why my for
tunes made. The newspapers--'
" They cut the picture out Rodin
continued, and went off with the
frame +"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-14

Parker stories are scarce, says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. There is no
public man about whom fewer anec-
dotes are told. This is due largely to
his reserved life and reticence, all
though no one loves a good joke or
story better.
One is related at the judges expense.
A very able New York attorney, who
was quite deaf and very sensitive, was
arguing a case before the Court of APP
peals. He dwelt at length upon a
fundamental law principle. Finally
Judge Parker interrupted.
1T would seem, Brother -, that
you infer that this court is not well
versed in this elementary law point"
Now, the attorney didn't catch what
was said, but he made it a rule to
agree always with what the court said.
So, smiling and bowling. he said:
" Precisely, your honor, precisely.
You have stated the proposition cor
rectly."
The court laughed Judge Parker
smiled and the lawyer continued his
argument.