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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
NO PICTURES.
Democratic Convention Hall will Have Only Jeffer-
 sons to Look At.

St Louis, June 29.--Tt was stated at the headquarters of the national dem- ocratic convention, which will con- vene in the Coliseum on July 6. that the only portrait that will be hung in the convention hall will be one of Thomas Jefferson.
 John L. Martin, temporary sergeant at arms of the convention, said that it would hardly do to have portraits of living democrats displayed as perlnan- ent fixtures in the convention hall.
 Plans for the decorations have been completed and the large hall will pre- sent gala appearance. Red, white and blue will predominate, but the Louisiana Purchase exposition colors will be a feature of the decorative scheme.
 The dome of the hall will be formed of ochre bunting. The walls will be decorated with national colors exclu- sively and the stage will be done in q star spang1ed effect. The coats of arms of the several states and terri. tories will be placed at intervals along the walls and on the platfor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
EXERCISES AT HARVARD.

Cambridge. Mass, June 29.--In striking contrast to the ideal condl- tions under which Harvard's 1904 class day exercises were held, the weather for commencement to-day was most unfavorable. rain having be gan to fall shortly before the candi- dates for degrees and invited guests assembled for the day's proceedings. Nevertheless the attendance at the ex- ercises was larger than in many years. The march from the yard to Sanders s theater where the exercises were held took place as soon as possible after the bugle call from Harvard square, nearby, had announced the arrival of Governor Bates and his staff.
 The exercises in the theater were Of ficialIy opened by Sheriff Frederick Seavy of Suffolk county. Prayer by Professor Francis c. Peabody, dean of the Divinity school, was followed by the announcement of the com mencement speakers by President Eliot. According to custom the Latin salutatory was first. It was present. ed by Francis Howard Forbes of Lex ington. Mass.
 The English disquisitions were de- livered by Frederick w. Catlett of O.. who spoke on "The Millionaire in Politics. and by John J. Rogers of Lowell, Mass, whose subject was ''The Gunpowdcr Plot"
 The th-ee orations, all in English, followed. SeIden o. Martin of che graduate school, considered "The In fiuence of the West" Harry Lebaron Sampson of Middieboro, Mass, of the law schooi. spoke upon ''Legal Settle ment of Controversies Between Ma tions." Earl c. Davis of Auburn, Me, representing the divinity school, spoke upon the topic, "A Prophet of Democracy"
 After n brief internlission President Eliot was escorted by Marshal Won dell to a chair in front of the guests on the platform The various cantli- dates for degrees were then presented to him. Through q delegation of chosen nle'f on the platform President Eliot admitted the hundred candidates for the degree of bachelor of arts Unto the fellowship of educated men. Y Bachelors of science and masters of arts followed and the doctors of phil osophy were admitted "as men of learnsng," into the ancient and unlver- sal company Of scholarism. Degrees were then conferred upon the candi- dates for bachelors of agriculture, upon the graduates of the medical and dental schools. the graduates of the law school and the graduates of the divinity school. There were eleven canuldates Tor honorary degrees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
FAMILY EvICTED
 IN THE NORTH END

Michael Collins was evScted last night from the tenement he had occu- pied on Avon avenue, and his furniture got good soaking under the rainstorm of this morning. His three children were kindly sheltered by the owner oe the building, who took them fin and. will care for them until the authorities decide what to do in the premises. An eviction is sad thing, but nobody re- sorts to it except under great proyoca- tion. It is pretty hard for man who is working hard to maintain a home. to see somebody with good means oc-| cllpy it and positively refuse to payl rent. The town took charge of the flr~l niture and will keep it for the present. The mother of the children is dead andI probably this is why the children are now stopping with their aunt Mrs James Mitchell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
BUSINESS GOOD.
Cut Rates Taken Advantage of and Big Crowd Going
 to Europe.

New York, June 29.-Cut rates i'll steerage passenger rates eastward all ready have resulted in an enormous increase of that class of passenger traffic to Europe. On some lines cheap CT tickets have doubled and in some cases tripled the volume of business usually done at this season of the year. In some cases persons who wished to sail this week have been told that steamships were filled to their utmost capacity.
 Steamship agents generally agree that the bulk of those who arc taking advantage of the low rates merely de- sire to pay short visit to their rela- tives on the other side and return, and that few are leaving America per- manently.
 On some of the English steamers it has been remarked that comparative ly large number of young college men are seizing the opportunity of passing the summer in Europe at comparative ly small cost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
FOUR IN THE FIELD.
Rival Candidates, With Bands. March
 Throuah the Streets.

Bangor, Me, June 29.-With four ri- val candidates for the republican gu- bernatorial nomination, each support ed by hundreds of delegates who, to show their strength and arouse enthus- dasm, marched through the streets with bands playing and banners fly ing, Bangor to-day was given some thing of an idea what great national convention is like. Delegates and al- ternates numbering more than 1,250 were here this forenoon and there was scarcely a man who was not taking ad- vantage of the time prior to the open ing of the state convention at 1:30 this afternoon to swell the support of the candidate of his choice. To add to the interest United States Senator Eugene Hale and Congressmen Little field, Allen and Burleigh, of the state, were here and were expected to ad- dress the convention during the after noon.
 The rival candidates are William T. Cobb of Roclxland, Colonel Charles H. Prescott of Biddeford, Bert M. Fernald of Poland, and Eliot Wood of Win throp. While there was little appar- ent choice between the men as shown by the ante convention demonstrations there was strong feeling among the more conservative party lenders that Mir Cobb, whose name was to be pre- scented by Congressman Littlefield, would be nominated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
AT WESLEYAN

Middletown, June 29.-C Commence. ment exercises were held by Wesleyan university in the First NJ. E. church this morning at 10 o'clock. The church was crowded with friends of the gradr, ates and the townspeople Members of the faculty formed in line in the chapel and passed into the church in a body. Prot E. T Merrill was marshal of the parade. The distinguished guests occu- pied seats on the platform.
 There were sixty-four members of the graduating class, flfty-seven men and seven women. They sat in the body of the church. The members of the faculty and others wore the aca- den1ic gown.
 The awaCtt of honorSwas as follows. In general scholarship high honors to Asa Russell Clifford, Paul Nixon; hon. ors to Harry l.. Agard. John Bentley, Jr Charles x Brown, Roland ]. Bun ten, Frank M, Freeman, Robert wv,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
FLOOD AT
 PITTSBURG. Much Damage Done by ClOudburst.
Ten or Twelve Feet of Wat CT Soaked Everything
 There Was Only One Life Lost, But Many Narrow Escapes-Loss $lOO,OOO.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 29.-Over 800 homes, business houses and schoo! houses a short distance from Pittsburg, on the Pan-Handle railroad, were fn- undated in from two to ten feet of water in Robinson's Run hollow and the Charters valley by the cloudburst there last night. Many buildings and bridges were washed away, horses and cattle were drowned and at least one life was lost. It was rumored that others had perished, but the reports have not been verified. There were many narrow escapes.
 In the Bastian hotel, Mcdonald, Charles Hayes, the engineer, was caught in the basement by the flood. He reached safety by crawling through the tranSom.
 The Murchland sisters, who conduct a millinery store at Mcdonald, narrow ly escaped death in the food Their store was washed from its base, with the three women in it. They were res cued by Charles Cameron, who waded out to the building and carried out the sisters one by one. The house of Arn- old Chaser was overturned by the force of the rushing water. The five mem bers of the family succeeded in reach ing land by swimming and wading
 Miss Blanche Bush, clerk in a news stand at Mcdonald, was caught in the structure and as it foated away her cries were heard by George Hemmer- ling, who swan out to the building and rescued Miss Bush. Both the electric light plants at Mcdonald were flooded and the town was in total darkness.
 The food did not subside until day. light and many families slept out doors all night. Railroad traffic on the Pan- handle railroad is completely tied up, tracks washed away and many towns are without means of communication
 The only fatality reported so far was the drowning of an unknown Italian, whose body was found floating in Rob- inson run early to-day.
 The damage will reach $10OOO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
EXERCISES TO-DAY AT
 SEVERAL COLLEGES
Early Morning Rains Dampened the Ardor of Cradu- ates Tutors and Cuests-The Degrees Were Con- ferred on nany Persons-Noted Individuals Took Part in the Exercises at Yale and Harvard

New Haven, June 29.--Commence- ment day at Yale opened with a heavy downpOur of rain, and although the weather cleared somewhat toward 10:30 o'clock, the time set for the opening of the formal commencement exercises in Woolsey hall, it was de cided to abandon the usual commence ment procession. Some of the grad uates, candidates for degrees, faculty members and others who we're to be in the procession had formed a line on the college campus awaiting the signal to start when the announcement was made Of the change of plan. The seniors assembled in the university quadrangle and. entering the hall in a body, proceeded to the seats assigned them.
 Among the distinguished guests to whom seats on the platform were as- signed were William H. Taft, secre- tary of war; General Stewart L.. Woodford; Wong Kai Kah. Chinese commissioner to the St Louis exposi- tfon; Judge William K. Townsend of the United States circuit court; Hon Whftelaw Reid, Governor John G. Brady of Alaska; President Gordon of Tabor college. Iowa, and members of the Yale corporation and faculty and candidates for honorary degrees.
 Following the preliminary exercises, which included the rendition of the 65th psalm, which was sung at the opening of the first college erected in New Haven in ITS, the candidates for degrees upon examination were for mally presented to the president and fellows. The degree of bachelor of arts was conferred upon 2707 candi- dates, and bachelor of philosophy on 172; one candidate was made a bach elor of fine arts; one hacheIor of mu- sic; 65 bachelors of laws; PIT bache- lors of divinity; 54 masters of arts; 5 masters of laws; 6 masters of science; 2 civil engineers; 2 mechanical engi- neers; g masters of forestry; 9 doc tors of medicine, and 39 doctors Of phi losophv.
 The candidates for honorary degrees were next presented and degrees were bestowed by President Hadley.
 The singing of 'sEdn Feste Burg" and the benediction by ex-PreSident Timothy Dwight closed the exercises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
BOYS ROUNDED UP.
Youngsters Caught Stealing Cherries
 Were Placed in the Lookup.

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 Six boys, the oldest 12 years of age, and the youngest s, were arrested this forenoon on a charge of stealing cher- ries on Linden street. They are la cob Weitzman, 234 Cherry street, Harry Kimball, 14S North Main street, Thomas Borst, 440 North Main street, Louis Mallud, Vine street, Joseph and James Hodgkinson, 234 Cherry street All are locked up at the police station and the authorities have not yet decided whether they will be pros cuted or not. Chief Egan said this afternoon that complaints from peo- pie who feel aggrieved at the conduct of youngsters are becoming so com mon that something would have to be done in order to check it; what remedy should be applied he did not know. The father of one of the boys called at the station this afternoon and said that he was sorry his child had caused trouble but frankly admitted that he couldn't help it. That's it." replied the chief; 'I don't suppose anybody wants to have his child steal, bui when he does n statement of that sort is poor satisfaction for those who have suffered. People don't like to appear i'll court against boys, but when they get beyond the control of their parents and continue to annoy their neighbors, then as. a last resort, the aggrieved parties have to protect themselves.v
 The law is plain on this business and if the boys go before the cort they may find out that entering upon private property for any purpose is a dangerous pastime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
BOSSES TAKE ACTION.
New YerK Clerks Must Stop Gambling
 and Going to Races.

New York, June 29.-Some of the big life insurance companies and sev- eral Of the largest stores in the city have begun war on, race track gambling among their employees.
 One company has issued circular notifying .ts clerks that even their presence nt race course will be counted sufficient cause for dismissal.
 Tn large department store betting was found to be rife among young clerks and even among the cash girls. Their medium of gambling was learn ed to be a handbook maker who visit ed the store daily, taking wagers as low as 10 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
FIRE IN HOTEL BARN.

Utica, N. Y, June 29.-A special from Lake Placid says that fire broke out in the large barn connected with the American house at Newman, the Lake Placid railroad station, shortly after midnight. The barn was de- stroyed and also a quantity of lumber and several small buildings. It was feared that the section of the village near the station would be destroyed, but the flames were stopped without extensive damage. This part of the village is not frequented by summer visitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
MASSACHUSETTS, MAN
 ARRESTED ON SUSPICION

St Louis, June 9.-Charles F. Mey- CTS of Warren, Mass, has been arrest ed on suspicion of having some con7 nection with or knowing something about the destruction of the balloon of Santos -Dumont's airship No z. Meyers is said to be much interested in aerial navigation and when search ed at the police station plans for an airship were found. He denies that he knows anything regarding the damage done to the Santos-Dumont balloon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Showers tonight and Thursday; warmer to, night In the northwest portions; south to southeast winds.
 A disturbance is central this morn ing over Lake Superior. Cloudy and showery weather prevails in the Lake region and along the north Atlantic coast. Conditions favor for this vi- cinity partly cloudy weather with oc- casional showers and slightly, higher temperature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29

St Petersburg, June 29.-Twenty-two sailors were drowned at the Baltic works this morning during experiments with the torpedo boat Dolfin, which had been converted into submarine boat Four officers and thirty men were on board when the signal was given to submerge the boat without first properly closing the manhole. The result was that the vessel sank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
OUT THEY co.
Train Load of Men Not Allowed to
 Land at Colorado SprinSs.

Colorado Springs, Col, June 29,-An- other train load of deported men has been sent out from Victor with orders to unload the men at Colorado Springs, but upon the arrival of the train here, Captain Moore, in charge. was met by Chief of Police Reynolds and a force Of policemen and ordered to not permit the men to leave the train. The train is being held, awaiting the result of efforts on the part of the military and police to arrange for transportation for the men to Palmer Lake or Denver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
NORWICH cH1EF RET1REs.

Norwich, June 29-The court of com mon council last night voted to retire Chief-of Police J. A. Bowen, on half pay, and Captain !. M. Burdick on $500 a year. They have been in the service thirty-three and thirty4one years re- spectively Sergeant Murphy, vice president of the State Police associa- ton, was chosen chief from July and Sergeant Linton, captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
French Monument at Waterloo

WATERLOO, Belgium, June 29.--The monument to the memory of the French who fell at the battle of Waterloo has been unveiled. It was designed by Ge- rome, represents a wounded eagle and is situated near the Caillou farm, where Napoleon@ Old Guard made their last stand. M. Gerard, the French minister to Belgium, unveiled the monument. M. Houssaye of the French academy, Detaille, the painter, and others made speeches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
Frcncb Cruirer Tor Haitt.

PARIS, June 29.-The French cruiser Juriea de la Graviere has been ordered by the ministry of marine to proceed to Haiti to insist on the punishment of those guilty of the outrage against M. Deprez, the French minister, who was stoned by the palace guard at Port au Prince recently while driving with the minister of Germany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
SLOCUM OFFICIALS
 APPEAR AND GIVE BONDS

New York, June 29.-Several direc- tors of the Knickerbocker Steamboat Go, all of whom are charged with re- sponsibility for the General Slocum dis aster, to-day surrendered to Coroner Berry and were admitted to bail. Coun- sel for the company promised that all the directors who were accessible would be on hand some time during the day for the purpose of giving bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
vEssET. ON. THn ROCKS.

Che Foo, June % (2 p. m)-Chinese arrivals from Port Arthur repeat the report of a large vessel, presumably q Russian vessel, on the rocks ten miles southeast of Iiao Tie Chan promon- tory. Three tunnels and two masts are above water. The Chinese also state that after the Japanese fleet moved away from the entrance to Port Arthur June 24, the Russian fleet again emerged, remaining out a short time. Fighting is reported to be continuous on land and from the sea. The weather has been stormy since Monday and ex- treme heat is reported from Man, chuIia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
DEATH OF .A MISSIONARY.

Nashville, Tenn, June 29-The board of missions of the Methodist Episco- pal church, south, is in receipt of a telegram from Foo Chow, China, stat ing that Mrs Mary Isabella Lambuth died there on June 26. The deceased was the widow of Dr J. w. LIambuth and was one of the women missionar- ies of the church in China. She had lived in the east over 90 years and was 72 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
JULY DIVIDENDS.
Despite Suspensions the Total Will
 be We'll Up.

New York, June 29.-Despite several suspensions of payments by industrial companies and occasional omissions by railroads. the total of July dividends apparently will fall but little below the record figures of last summer, while 1t runs slightly ahead of the to- tai for last January.
 Dividend payments due July I are estimated at $58,50o,OO0 and interest payments at $76, 6,250OOO. The only noteworthy feature of the statistics is a decline of over $3,OOO,O0O ill pay ments by industrial concerns, as com pared with July, 1903. This is ac- counted for, however, by tho suspen- sion of dividends on the common stock of one great corporation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
asza.rl .-.s..e .-own ct

Young women who have been em- ployed as street car conductors at Chilli cothe, O., have been dismissed and their places filled by men. What do you sup pose was the reason? The railroad man. agement said they couldn't switch their trains!-Indianapo News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
ANOTHER BnUNpER.

St Petersburg, June 29.A report has just reached the Associated Press correspondent that the Russian iron clad Netron Menia rammed the Rus sian battleship Nayarin at Kronstadt this afternoon. The circumstances and the extent of the damage have lot yet beeu ascertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
A Historic Ta var,,

The Gate of Faunce's Tavern, in New York, where Washington bade farewell to his officers on Decemper T, 17S3, has been settled through the purchase of the historic building by the New York State Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

New York, June Manufacturers of power boats and marine motors, who some weeks ago formed q nation al organization, have held a second meeting here and selected an executive committee with power to select off, cers. This wdll be done July 15, Fifty-four leading manufacturers of the country were represented. Head quarters will be established in New York. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
To Beautify the Pie.

To give pie a beautifully brown fiaky appearance, when the pie is ready to bake put about one and half table spoonfuls of sweet milk or cream on the top and spread 1t over all the sur face. No more white crusts if this is done.-Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
Gu11s and Herring.

A scientist lately told the Belfast Natural History society that there are 100000 gulls in the United Kingdom, and during the herring season each con- sumes 200 fry per day. If all the fry reached maturity they would be worth IsRs24.O .O0N0ea-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
pritiah steamer Totnl n.o..

ST. JOHNS, N +. June 29--The British steamer Mary Hough, Captain Crossett, went ashore near Cape Ray during a dense fog and will probably be total. loss. Her passengers and crew were saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
Charged with Assas.ination.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla, June 29.--- Sheriff Fielder has arrested R. s. Windham of Punta Gorda charged with the assassination of Marshal Bowman Windham was taken to Ar cadia jail. A man named Cooper has been sentenced to hang for this same offense Aug. 5. The public believe that more than one person Is connected with the assassination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
PORT ARTHUR FORTS.

Tokio, June % (3:30 p. m.)--It is un- officially reported that three forts south east of Port Arthur were attacked and captured by the Japanese on Sunday. No confirmation of the report is ob- tainable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
1,n SnNn srIrnnNrrc

Pekin, June %, Noon.-The govern or of the province of Hu-Nan has de- cided to serd three students to Bel gium fos the purpose of studying mining and engineering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29

will sail on trial cruise in the Baltic.
 There is no truth in the report that portion of the second Pacific squad ron will sail from Cronstadt to-day for the far east.
 Upon his return to St Petersburg Minister Avellan went across the river to the Baltic works to inspect the scene of this mornings catastrophe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
RUSSIAN BLUNDERS
 PROVE DISASTROUS.

New Submarine Boat Sent Town with ManhOle Open Twenty. Two Sailors We're DrOwned-St Petersburg Awaits BreathlessIy News of Big Battle Chinese Reports Say Vessel is on the Rocks Near Liao Tie Chan.
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