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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
SHOT BY A NEGRO.
One Mail Clerk KilIed--The Shooter Was Later Captured By Posse.

Birmingham, Feb 29.-Two mail clerks were shot, one fatally, by a negro to-day The shooting was done by Jim Paris who entered the mail car at Meriden and immediately opened fire on the two clerks. Stockton was almost instantly killed and Bass was shot in the arm. The negro then seized a package of registered letters and jumped from the train. He fell as he left the train, and one leg was crushed beneath the wheels. As soon as the train reached the next station a posse was formed and bloodhounds were se- cured to track the negro. At daylight he was discovered two or three miles away from the scene Of the robbery. having crawled that distance on his hands and knees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
CLOSE OF A VERY
 DISAGREEABLE WINTER.
The Coldest Record-Two- Thousand Fires in the City of New York During the Past Three nonths--It Cost the Big City More Than $60O,- 900 to Remove the Snow From its Streets.

New York, Feb. 29.-The winter of 1903-04, with it's long roll of fires and disasters, closes to-day with record in New York of having been the cold est in the weather bureau annals. The mean temperature has been 26,3 de grees.
 Blizzards and heavy snowstorms were responsible for a snowfall of < twenty eight inches, which cost the street cleaning department more than ing to the officials of the department no such amount of snow has ever been shoveled from the streets of New York in the city's history.
 There were nearly two thousand fires in the city since December l, and with the high cost of meat and pro- visions and the raising of rents the sufferings and privations of the poor have kept pace with the record break ing winter.
 Statistics of the United States weather bureau show that the mean temperature was 5 1-3 degrees lower than any winter during the last thir- ty-one years and one degree lower than the winter of 1S74-75, heretofore the coldest on record.
 The changeabIe weather of the sea son caused much illness, especially pneumonia, bronchitis and pulmonary diseases. The deaths from pneumo- nia. and kindred diseases due to the unhealthy weather exceeded former statistics in the health department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
TREASURER ARRESTED.
Ofs-ial of Bank That Closed Its Doors
 Charged With Making False Entries

Nashua, N. H., Feb 29.-John F Goggin. former treasurer of the Nashua Trust Co. which closed its doors on January 25, was re-arrested to-day on a warrant charging hin with making false. entries in the books Of the institution. thereby GOV ering up deficiency in the accounts of $73,S33. In court GoggiIa pleaded not guilty and waiv1ng examination was held in $15.0O0 bonds for the grand jury.
 The ex-treasurer was held for the grand jury on a charge of being a de failter at the time Of the closing of the bank by the mn1issioners The total amount involved in the alleged nisapplicatfon of funds by Goggin, bad investments. etc, is now placed at $191, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
LOST HIMSELF.

San Francisco, Feb 29.-Four days ago man called at the Central Elmer gency hospital and said he had forgot, ten his identity. He has since been detained under the name of John Meyers, a small bible in his pocket bearing that name. The man thinks he is a native of New York, also that is graduate of Yale, and that he may at one time have been engaged in lit erary work, either as an illustrator or writer. This is borne out by his con- versation and he drew character pie ture and down i'll the corner placed q signature "P. G. w. 'O4.' The case has excited much interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
FOUND IN CANAL.
Body of Man Who Had Been Missing
 LOng Time.

Chicago, Feb 29.-After police, en- ployers and friends had searched for him in vain for weeks the body of James Flick. Northwestern railroad freight conductor, has been found ill the drainage canal There was a deep gash in the forehead and nearly all his money was gone. The police believe Elick was attacked on his train by tramps, killed robbed, and his body thrown from the cars while crossing the canal. Thousands of dollars have been spent by the rail- road company in the search for the body. The body apparently had drift ed nearly thirty miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
AN ACTIVE MARKET.
Large Buying Orders from Outside
 Sources the Cause.

New York, Feb. 29.-There was great activity at the opening af the cotton market here to-day. The cir culation of the weekend statistical position report throughout the coun- try and abroad seemed to have at tracted buying orders from outside sources and, While receipts for the day looked rather heavy, the firmer cables and the belief that interior SUD- plies are practically exhausted, led to continuance of the recent advance. First prices were 9 to 3S points high CT There was heavy profit-taking on the advance but the demand absorbed all offerings and prices soon after the opening were at net advance of half a cent pound on the active positions with May selling at 1925 and July around 15.24.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
TEN HOUR FIGHT.

Berlin, Feb 29-Colonel Leutwien. governor of German Southwest Africa, has telegraphed from Swakopmund that Major Estorff's column, February 25, had a severe ten hours fight with the Hereros, near Otijihinanaka. The Hereros held their position, against which artillery was not available. To- wards evening F'ranke's company broke through the enemy's formation and the natives retired Their strength and the number of their losses are un- known One German officer was killed and four officers, among them Baron Schoenau Wehr, and four men were wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
ON THE BOARD WALK.
A Woman Fell and is Now Suing
 the City.

i, Mrs Nettie M. E. Roberts of Abbott avenue, through her attorney, Charles G. Root, has notified City Clerk Kettle ton that she will claim damages for in juries by falling on the board walk on Bank street, opposite the Whittlesey property. The allegations are that Mrs Roberts struck her foot against the first board at the south end of the walk and fell, breaking her nose, brr1is- ing her forehead and spraining her little finger. Suits for falls on side walks are coming in at the rate of one Or two 8 week and if they keep on the law committee will have to work over- fiTf9a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Washington, Feb 29.-The president to-day sent to the senate the following nominations: Chairman of the Isth- milan canal commission, Rear Admiral John G. Walker, U. s. A. District Of Columbia; members Of the commis- sion, Major General George W. Davis, U. S A., retired, District of Columbia; William Barclay Parsons of New York, William H. Burr ot New York, Benja- min H. Harrod of Louisiana, Carl Ewald GrlInsky of California and Frank J. Hecker of Michigan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
CAPT sARToRIs A CATHOLIC.

St Louis, Feb 29.-One of the most noted acquisitions to the Catholic church in St Louis recently is the conversion to that belief of Captain Algernon Sartoris, grandson of Gen eral Ulysses s. Grant. He was bap- tized in the chapel connected with St Louis university by the Rev Father Conway, $. J. The Most Rev J. J. Glennon, archbishop of St Louis, act ed as sponsor.
 Captain Sartoris was a former mem Der of the Episcopal church. He came to St Louis about two months ago. He had been under instruction with a view Of vecoming Catholic for some time prior to his coming here, and continued his studies after his arrival with the Rev Father Conway, $. I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
NEARLY ONE MONTH.
A Polander Spent in Walking From
 New York to Chicaao.

Chicago, Feb %. Twenty eight days have been consumed by John Krayzen- ski, a Pole, in making almost the en- tire distance from New York to Chi cago on foot, in an attempt to locate his father and brother, who are living, he says, in South Chicago.
 Krayzenski left his native country two months ago. A letter containing his fathers address was stolen from his pocket. He only remembered the name of the city and upon landing started on foot for Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
OLD CAPTAIN DEAD.

New York, Feb 29-Captain William H. Thompson, who was commodore of the White Star line a quarter of a century ago. is dead here from heart failure following an operation. He re- tired from the sea several years ago. He commanded the Britannic in 1877 when that vessel crossed the Atlantic in the phenomenal tinfe for that period of seven days, 161a hours. In 1872 --e saved the lives of nineteen shipwrecked persons and received congressional medal,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
BANK GETS PROPERTY.

Chatham, N Bs. Feb 29.-The ex- tensive property Of the Maritime Sul- phite Fibre Go here has been ac- dlired by the Bank of Montreal through foreclosure proceedings. The bank held bonds Of the company to the amount of $450,O00 and prior mortgages for $50,00o. The prop erty consists of mills and 262 square miles Of timber limits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
WAS FLoATED TO-DAY.

Chester. Pa. Feb 29-The steam Ship M. F. Plant, from Brunswick for Philadelphia, which was cut through by ice while coming up the Della ware river on Saturday and beached at Marcus Hook, Pa. was foated to- day, temporary repairs having been
 made by divers. The vessel had her bow stove i'll below the water line.
 The Plant proceeded to Philadelphia,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
FORMER SOCIETY LEADER.

Little Rock. Feb 29.-Mrs Horace G. Allis, formerly a prominent society leader in this city, committed suicide to-day in the county hospital by hanging herself with strips of bed clothes. Her husband at one time was president of the national bank in this city and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for wreck ing that institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
MEN IDENTIFIED

Norwich, Feb. 29.---A brother of Genttnimo Mengho. who was shot and Killed during trouble over woman in New London last night, came here to- day and identified three of the men arrested on suspicion last night, as be Ing among those who participated in the affair."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
THE KINGS LEVEE.
First of the Year Held at St James's
 Palace T0.Day.

London, Feb 29.-King Edward held the first levee this year in the throne room of St James palace at noon to-day. The function was un- usually largely attended. The prince Of Wales. most of the members of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet min isters, many peers, members of the house of commons, and naval and military officers were present. Am bassador Choate and the staff of the United States embassy were there. Major J. H. Beacon, United States military attacha in London, was pre- sented in the diplomatic circle and in the general circle Charles A. Spofford and Wade Chance of New York were preSentpd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
CAPTAIN MADDEN RESIGNS

Captain William +. Madden, Com pany G. First Regiment, c. N. G., Manchester, has sent in his resigna- ton to the adjutant general and has asked to be placed on the retired list. He has been a member of the com pany since 1897, and captain since 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain In south. rain or snow in northern DOT ton tonight; Tuesday rain or snow, followed by clearing; Tuesday warmer in north portion, fresh easterly winds increasing and shifting to southerly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
WILL INVESTIGATE.

Washington, Feb 29.-A searching inquiry will be made by the Russian authorities iq an effort to place the re- sponsibility for the false report that Commander Marshall. commanding the American gunboat Vicksburg at Che mulpo. had refused to rescue the nus sian soldiers and sailors from the Variac.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
REPRESENTED UNITED STATES

Kiel, Germany, Feb 29.-Leuten- ant Commander Potts. United States naval attache at Berlin, represented the United States embassy at the fu- neral of little Prince Henry, in the chapel of the castle to-day. Emperor William, the grand duke of Hesse and the princess of BattenbeTg were DreSent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
FIRE IN MONTANA

Livingston, Montana, Feb 29.-gire is raging in the heart of the business section. Already the postoffice block has beer destroyed, entailing loss of S160. 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
HAY IS LAID UP AGAIN

Washington, Feb. 29.-Secretary Hay is again confined to his home with slight attack of his old malady. the grip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL,

Ansonia, Feb 29.-Walking Delegate Clancy was discharged from the New Haven hospital to-day and came direct to this city. He is now at the home of his mother here. Clancy will say nothing about the man who stabbed him some weeks ago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

Suez, Feb. 29.-The Russian cruiser Aurora, with five torpedo boats, has arrived here. The British coal laden steamers, Ettrickdale from Barry, Feb. 3, for Sabang) Frankly (from
 Barry, Feb. 8, for Hong T<ong> and the Norwegian steamer Matilda, Qrom Penarth, Jan. 90, for Sasebo) which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29
FIGHT TO THE DEATH NO WAY OF ESCAPING
 SAYS GEN. STOESSEL.

This Russian Says He Will Never Give An Order Sur render-He is the Commander of the Garrison at Port Arthur-The Russian Paper, the Novoe Vrem- Publishes Strong Editorial and Says Port Arthur Must Not Be Surrendered -Japans Attack Expected To-Night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

Port Arthur, Sunday, Feb 2S.-Gen-
 eraI Stoessel, commander of the garri-
 son here, has issued a general order
 directing the attention of the troops and inhabitants to the fact that the Japanese intend to land and seize the fortress The general declares the
 Japanese consider the seizure of Port Arthur to be a question of national honor, and from their obstinate at tacks and bombardments of the fort ress and bays he can only conclude
 that the enemy will make every eff fort to capture the fortress, failing which the Japanese will destroy the railroads and withdraw.
 '"The enemy, however" proceeds the general order. 'is mistaken. Our troops know and the inhabitants are herewith informed by me that we will not yield. We must fight to the finish, as I, the commandant, will never give an order to surrender. bring this to the notice of those less daring and call on all to become convinced of the necessity of fighting to the death. Those, who leave without fighting will not save them selves. There is no way out On. three sides there is the sea and on the fourth will be the enemy. There IS no means of escape except by fight ing"
 Notwithstanding the heavy gale which is blowing, the lights of Japan csc scouting vessels were visible 1n the offing during the night.
 St Petersburg, Feb. 29.-The Nevoe
 St. Petersburg. Feb. 29.-The Novoe able editorial on the parallel between Port Arthur and Sebastopol, pointing out that the ports are identically sit uated, Golden Hill corresponding to the Malakoff, Dalny to Eupatoria, Admiral Alexieff to Admiral Narchi- maff, and the Redvzan to the Tria Svitaitelia; ;but the editorial warns the Russians to abjure fatalistic beliefs. Although written without knowledge of General Stoessel's equally remark able general order Issued at Port Arthur yesterdayl, the Novoe Vre- mya's editorial comes as 3 strong re- of its purport, that Port Arthur must in no case be surrender ed.
 Both seem to foreshadow a siege of Port Arthur and abombardment, which a dispatch from Liano Yang says it is rumored at New Chwang will occur tomorrow. Official opinion continues to be that the Japanese will make no l further attempt to infest Port Arthur l although 1t is admitted l that they are evidently determined to | force matters as rapidly as possible. | Tn 1914 they landed on the northern part of the peninsula and the Chinese made no resistance still it took twen- ty eight days before Port Arthur was 1 really infested. The object of theJapa- nese now may be to avoid this prelim- mary delay by disembarking their troops in Pigeon bay.
 ''If they do,'' said a naval expert, ''they will meet with opposition which !, will render their plan impracticable."
 Suez, Feb. 29.-The Russian cruiser Aurora, with five torpedo boats, has arrived here. The British coal laden fron1 Parr-v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

St Petersburg, Feb. Discussing the attitude of China the Syiet to-day says it considers China is 8 secret al ly of Japan, and that Hike America and Great Britain she will do every thing possible to injure Russia"
 The Sviet anticipates that China eventually will become an open enemy and says that Russian authorities in the far east are already taking pre- cautionary measures to ward off any sudden attack on the part of the Chi nese.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

were captured by the squadron in the Red sea, have been released by order of the czas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

Colombo, Island of Ceylon, Feb. %. volunteer cruiser fleet is reported to be cruising 370 miles to the westward of Colombo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

St Petersburg, Feb 29.-An exhibi ton is being arranged at St Peters. burg of all the Russian art objects which it was intended to exhibit al St Louis. The proceeds will be de voted to the Red Cross society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

St Petersburg, Feb. 29.-The Cour- fer de Tientsin says that in spite of the Japanese measures to conceal their losses, it is known that the bat tleship Yashima and the cruisers As anna and Toliva have been lowed to Nagasaki to repair the damages sus- tained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

Suez, Beb. 29.-The Russian cruiser Aurora and some of the Russian tor pedo boat destroyers have entered the canal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-29

Liano-Y Yang, Manchuria, Feb. 29.- Foreigners living at Yin-Kow say that the Japanese fleet received orders to attack and capture Port Arthur, March l, at all costs.
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
TANNHAEUSER" HEARD
At THECOLUMBIA
Wagner's Great Opera Enjoyed by
Large Audience.

iannhaeuser was presented at the
Columbia Theater last night by the
Henry w Savage grand opera company,
With that success which always attends
performance of this masterwork when
at all adequately set before an audi
ence. That the production was in al
most every respect satisfying TO the
audience that crowded the Columbia
WAS made evident by the numerous and
enthusiastic marks of approval bestowed
upon all who contributed in any way to
the entertainment. The orchestra came
In for the first outburst OF applause in
the form almost of an ovation upon the
conclusion of the overture. and it was
Sc persistent that the conductor. Elliott
Schenck- had twice to bow his acknoWl-
edgments.
The cast, so far as the female roles
We're concerned, had to be changed at
the last minute ON account OF the in
disposition OF Miss Brooks, who was to
nave appeared as Elizabeth. Her part
was taken by Rita Newman, who had
been cast as Venus. Kate Sherwood
sang tt Goddess, and in her place
herd Boy. William wege.1er assumed
the title role, and, though sonewhat
Handicapped by floarseness, contracted
on the trip Of the company from Gin
clnnati to this city, pleased the au-
dience He, as well as Miss Newman,
met with a most fiattering reception the
latter especially after her first great
aria The others in the cast not al
ready mentioned were Winfred Goff as
Wolfram Won Eschenbach, Harrison W.
bennett as the Landgraye. Henri Bar
ron as Walter. and A II. Busby as
Biterolf
Carmen will be put on tonight. with
Marion well as Carmen. Miss Brooks
as Michaela- Reginald Roberts as Don
Jose, and Arthur Dean as Escamillo
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
SUGGESTION FOR SCHOOL GIRLS COAT.
An A1flsfic Lighting Scheme

Not every woman who aims TO light
her house artisticaliy at night sue
ceeds SO well as sculptor, who, in her
home in New York, has solved the
problem-at least TO her own satfsfac-
ton.
On entering one is not made unpieas-
antly aware that any particular effort
at Illumination has been made. but a
gentle effulgence fills the rooms. trans
forming everything it touches into ar
tstlc beauty and casting a bewitchine
spell over all the persons in il. Walls
covered with dull gold buriap lend
themselves admirably to the general
Scheme.
First of al! only side lights are used.
Whlch r not uncommon. The lamps.
however. are uncommon
Being herself a sculptor, the owner
OF this home has designed the bronze
brackets, the motive being the slender.
sinuous inquire of a woman. either nude
or clad in some floating bit of drapery.
One hand holds aioft a flower OF some
sort. the petals being iridescent glass
surrounding an incandescent bulb The
effect is beautiful
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
To Resi- the Body.

Don't be afraid to open the month
wide and yawn and stretch whenever
you feel like il. Indeed. If you are very
tired but do not feel like yawning there
is nothing that will rest you so quickly
as TO sit on straight back chair and
lifting the feet from the floor push them
out in front OF You as far as possible
stretch the arms, push the head back.
open the mouth wide. and make yoiIr-
self yawn. says .'Woman's Life" Those
tense nerves Will relax. the contracted
muscles will stretch and the whole BODY
VIII be rested Do this two or three
times when YOU are tired and see what
IL will do for YOU
The Washington times., 1904-12-21

8 Fruit. cereal with cream, scrambled
4 stewed figs, ereamed salt cod, rolls,
Dinners
l. Dreamed chicken with cold rice stir
red in. cucumber salad. caramel
custard. coffee.
, Clam juice. panned chop. baked
potato, watercress, sliced orange,
B. Tomato soup, broiled chicken breast.
boiled rice, lady fingers, coffee
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
HOWE, ITS PROBLEMS AND INTERESTS
CULINARY HINTS FOR
WOMAN WHO LIVES ALONE
Bv coRNELIA c. BEDFORD.

The woman who lives alone may have
a suite of her rooms. or her domain may
be confined to one apartment, within
whose four walls she must live, eat and
sleep. In the country, with a house te
herself, she may breakfast and sup in
rooms having windows with widely vary
ing outlooks to give her meals a relish (;
in closer quarters, in a town, it will-in
the long rugl-be found wiser to take
one daily meal outside. Lack of COM
partnership and conversation at meals
tends ultimately to indigestion and
while a restaurant may not include con-
versation, it supplies variety In sur
roundinss, and so tends to give an added
taste to the meal
The Washington times., 1904-12-21
A Dish From Cod Meat or Fish.

When cold veal. chicken or fish is on
flakes. Make sauce with A level tahle.
spoonful each OF butter and -four. n half
cupful of milk and salt and pepper 10
taste: Add the meat or fish with any
acdltionai or appropriate seasoning and
stand over hot water for a few minutes
A good salad dressing (where oil is not
hked) Is made by beating an egg slightly
with two tablespoonfuls OF warm writer
adding salt, pepper and a tablespoonful
of outer. and stirring over lot water
until very thick. Take off add a tea
Spoonful OF vinegar and lemon Juice and
set away 10 Chill The following menus
may be found suggestive:
Breakfasts
J. Fruit. soft boiled eggs, rolls coffee.
= Fruit. smothered chopped beef. bread.
coffee -