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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
COUPLE ARRESTED
 THIS MORNING.

Irving Regal and Frances Winsor were arrested this forenoon at Il o'clock in the building on the corner of North Willow and West Main streets on charge of misconduct. Since then, however. developments have come to light which may lead to the additional charge of bigamy against the woman. It is claimed by the police that the couple have been living together in the building men toned for some time. and that on De cember g they were married in the Church of the Redeemer in New Ha- ven. They further claim that on June 16 last, Mrs Regal. as she calls herself now. married Winsor and that in marrying Regal she committed big amy. The woman claims her name was Landon before she met Regal or Winsor. She was arrested by Detec- tives O'Gorman and Kennaugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
FIRST MEETING.
Safety Board Got Together, Organized and Trans
 acted Some Business.

The new board of safety held it's first meeting in the mayors omce th4s af- ternoon at o'clocK. Immediately be- fore the transaction of business the members were given the oath of office by Clerk Nettleton. Mayor Elton pre- sided.
 A resolution from the board of al- dermen regarding the. placing of fire alarm box at the corner of Sylvan ave nue and Luke street was referred to Commissioner Beach for investigation. The communication from Fireman Joseph Bagley regarding an article in one of the Sunday papers was referred to committee insisting of COnlmis- sioners Daly and Driggs.
 The annual report of the chief of police was then read and adopted
 Commissioner Kent was appointed a committee to inquire into the insurance policy on the old Protector Hose com- pany's horse in Brooklyn. The build- ing is worth about $SOO0.
 Clerk Nett1eton was instructed to draw up a bond for the policemen There was some discussion regarding the police pension fund. after which the board adiourned to next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock
 The new board consists of George M. Beach. Louis N Van Ke11ran Gaoroe I Driggs, NJ. !. Daily and Charles Y. Kent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
ANOTHER
 HOTEL FIRE Tontine Burned at Brunswick, ne. Man Perished in Flames Some Sensational Res- cues = Guests Jumped From WindoWs--Loss About $2O,UUO.

Brunswick, Me, Jan 5.-Several persons narrowly escaped with tnelr lives and it is proDaDle one man per ished in ire winch totally destroyed the Tontine hotel early to-day. The supposed victim was Solon Bramhall of Camden. Me, aged 55 years, a painter who occupied a room in the rear of the building and has not been seen since the fire. The loss is $13,- GOO; insurance $5.4O0.
 Carrie Grafton, waitress, crawled from fourth story dormer window and clung to telephone wires until the firemen rescued her. John Buck ley and w. H. Jefferson, guests, jumped from q third story window and were uninjured, a snow bank having eased the shock. The fire was caused by an overloaded stove in the kitchen. The hotel was a four story wooden structure with somewhat of a historical name. having been built in 1929. After the flames had been extinguished search was made and Bramhalls body was found, terribly disfigured by the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
Case of Goodenough Against Freeter
 On Again To-Day.

The January term of the district court, civil side, opened to-day. Judge Cowell presided The case be- fore the jury was that of Dr E. w. Goodenough against William Fretter. This is an old case and was brought to recover for services rendered. Fret ter runs a laundry and some years ago an employe injured her arm in a mangle. Dr Goodenough was called and rendered professional services, Fretter taking the responsibility of paying for them. Now he claims he is not responsible. Dr Goodenough asks $500. Attorney Church appeared for the plaintiff and Judge Peasley for the defense. The question of what are reasonable fees for a physi- elan is to some extent involved in the case, and the charges of members of the local medical association for ser vices were questioned. but not decided.
 Dr Goodenough testified that mem bers of the association charged S2 for a day visit, $4 night visit and more was charged according to the ser vices rendered. This was objected to by Judge Peasley because it did not show what the services rendered in this case were worth, and it did not prove that because they were charges made by members of the local medi- cal association they were reasonable charges. It was the same question as to what member of the carpen- ters' union. for instance. said. Judge Peasley, charged for his work. The union may make one charee and the
 rDenter. though member of it. may make another. The union sets a price for certain work, but that does not prove it is a reasonable price. no more would it show that what the individual member of the union charged was a reasonable charge
 Judge Peasley said that because clique of doctors got together and made a list of prices did not show these prices were fair or reasonable. Attorney Church objected to the med ical association being called clique. and then Judge Cowell stepped in. so to speak. and the case proceeded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
How to Raise Angora Kittens.

How to Raise AngOFa Kittens.
 Many people find it difficult to bring up Angora kittens, but I find no diff culty, and have raised twelve, says writer in Good Housekeeping. Keep them always warm, away from drafts. Be sure their bedding is changed often. Keep them in dark place for the first two or three weeks. Feed the mother we'll with good, nutritious food. With hold meat or any solid food for two days after the kittens arrive. Let the mother cat go out as often as possible for rest and fresh air. When the kit tens are three or four weeks old let them have room to themselves if you can, with various things to climb over and good warm bed in a corner. When they are about three weeks old teach them to lap milk. Give them warmed milk, one-third water and little sugar. Cut their first meat fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
IS IT IN. DANGER?
Mayor Elton's Remarks About Training School
 Criticized By Some.

One of the passages in the mayors message which was discussed much to- day W as that in reference to the train- ing school for teachers. In closing hts remarks about the training school, which he said had not received the pa- tronage that it should, Mayor Elton said: If it is not well patronized it cannot of course, continue" Many persons, remembering that the training school at the Clay street school was abolished by the republican board of education six years ago, at once ar rived at the conclusion when they read the mayors remarks that the present training school would meet the same fate. Superintendent Tinker was asked in regard to the matter to-day. He replied: "No, don't think that the republican members have any idea of abolishing the training school . know that two of the members are much in favor of it. The training school has been success. Of course the present classes are small, but in Bridgeport there are only one or two pupils in the classes at times. think that the local training school Is a per- mament irstitrtion. Last year some young ladies didn't take the examina- lions, probably on account of the large waiting list, Rut next year think that there will be a much larger enter ing class. The waiting list will be much larger. But as it is now. the waiting list is none too large. Many days during the past term every teach CT on the waiHne list was engaged in st1hstituting. The training school is a permanent institution. The number Of voung ladies from this city who attend the s+ate normal school is not sufficient to sunnlv the demand for teachers in Waterbury schools"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
TELEPHONE TIPS,
How to Save Time and Annoyance
 When Using She Phone.

How to Save Time and Annoyance
 When Using She Phone.
 To be good telephone talker is some thing of an art, but in these days 1t should by all means be cultivated as much as any of the methods of polite conversation, says the American Tele- phone Journal. The first requisite is the proper pose.
 In all cases the transmitter should be as nearly vertical as possible, with the voice funnel so adjusted that 1t is on level with the lips when the head is in the ordinary arched position of conver- sation. Then the lips should be held about an inch away from the funnel and directly opposite it's center. The speaker should talk in a tone slightly above the ordinary conversational pitch, about in the same way as if he were speaking to a person across the room.
 But, more than all, care should be taken to talk slowly and to articulate with the greatest distinctness, to be de liberate in what one says and to make ample pause at the end of each sen- tence.
 The telephone is such time saver that one, even over a toll line, need not be unduly worried in being in too much, of 8 hurry to finish. On the contrary, time and annoyance for oneself and one's correspondent will be saved by talking slowly and allowing a little time for the mental reception of the ideas that one wishes to transmit.
 Nothing can be more erroneous in the use of a solid back than to stand at a distance from the instrument and en- deavor to affect it by shouting at the top of ones lungs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
EXCITEMENT OVER
 AN EXPLOSION.

New York, Jan. 5.-A mysterious explosion has caused considerable ex- citement among several hundred mem bers of the housesmith's union who were in session i'll the Teutonia As sembly room, at Third avenue and 18th streets. While the delegates were busy discussing union affairs q terrible explosion in the basement shook the building. Tn the bar on the ground floor, glassware was destroyed and the patrons fled to the street. In vestigation after the smoke cleared showed that | 5apanese bomb of pa per and tin nad been set off. The dam age was confined, however, to the glassware. Members of an opposition union are charged with the deed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
CITY NEWS

It pays to advertise in the Demo crat's .Penny-a-word" column.
 Reid & Hughes annual sale of ta- ble linens will begin tomorrow. Ab-' solutely reliable linens to be found at this sale.
 '.The Mississippi Bubble,' the opening chapters of which appear in to-day's Democrat. is an interesting story. Be sure and read it.
 Chemical Hose Go responded to still alarm of fire yesterday afternoon at 3:45. The chimney of house on Benham street on West Side Hill was on fire. It was easily extinguished. The house was occupied by John Grif- fin and family.
 For these bitter, cold days U. s. & Co have new combination head muf- der. Have you seen it? As head covering it has no equal. easily adjust ed and does not obstruct the hearing. Gan be carried i'll your pocket as easily as a handkerchief. It's worth the price five times over in one days wear. Try one. It costs only 25 cents.
 The trains on the Naugatuck divis- ion this morning continue to feel the effect of the snow storm The trains. from New York to Bridgeport made rather poor time and consequently they were from one to two hours late in arriving in this city. This after noon they are running nearly on schedule time.
 William Boucher, an congressman. narrowly escaped receiving serious in- juries this afternoon. He was del'ver- ing .drummer's outfit at E.. J. Finns shoe store and after stopping the wag on opposite the place he stenped across the walk to open the door be- fore starting to carry in the cases. He was about to reach for the lats when he stubbed his toe against the 'ep and fell forward striking against the plate glass door and putting &his head and shoulders through it. There were several customers in the store at the time and all of them thought that the building was coming down. MT. Finn was standing with his back turned towards the door when he heard the crash and when he looked over his shoulder and saw the man half in through the window he imagined that he must be some demented pers II and ran to save him from cutting himself on the broken glass, but before he got there. MT. Boucher had regained h's feet and looked just as composed as if nothing had happened. He didn't even break his hat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
WEATHER AND JURYnEN.
The Latter Told some Zero Stories at
 the Court House To-Day.

Some very vigorous stories of the weather came to town to-day with the jury for the January term of the dis trict court. Frank Bradley, of Wood bury said the mercury at his place was 36 below zero at o'clock this morning. A juror from Southbury said it was 32 below at his house and at Wolcott it was 30. Such records as these are first timers hereabouts.
 At the residence of Clerk Root of the district court, it was IA below at 7 o'clock and at Attorney Gillette's it was 10 below at o'clock.
 Sheriff Gillette underwent exper- fences yesterday and Saturday while summoning the jury that will furnish fireside talk to future generations of his family. Expecting trouble from snow drifts, he went armed with a snow shovel. On the Woodbury road some of the drifts were So deep that he feared he would have to return and get some other means of sunnnonfng those who were drawn for jury duty. But seeing no other by which he ceul do this, and having very little time to think about it anyway. .le made I'D his mind to proceed. Several times he had to work his shovel to break q way for his horse, but at last he had to hitch his horse and cover it from the furious blasts that piled up snow in obstructing drifts. He proceeded on foot and when he returned, his horse and wagon were almost covered. though he was not away on hour The snow had piled up above the shafts of his carriage and the sheriff thought his outfit was done for. He walked t. the village and got half n dozen men who dug out the horse and car riage. So solidly packed was the snow that heavy sleighs laden with wood made only very slight impression on 1t. The sheriff had as much difficulty on his way home as Le lad going. Only for his shovel and the natural in tefligence of his horse he says he would have been on the road great deal longer than he was. Sheriff Gil lette is an of-door man in all kinds of weather. The elements in their worst mood have no fears for him. He has been out in all kinds of weath- CT and in many storms. but his ex- periences in Saturdays snow storm beat all he ever went through.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
TERMS DECIDED UPON.

Cologne. Germany, Jan 5.-According to adyices received by the Cologne Ga zette from St Petersburg. the terms oi the Russian reply to Japan were de cided upon at council on Sunday. pre- sided over by the cZar and attended by the Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexis. the foreign, war and marine ministers, and H. Witte, president of the council of ministers. This correspondent. like others, understands that the reply rem dars a peaceful issue possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
HARD TO REACH
 THE MULCAHY SCHOOL

If the department of education in tends to have children continue at the Mulcahy school during the rest of the winter something should be done right away to provide approaches to it. At the present time there are no streets leading to the school and the idea of expecting people to send children there should be abandoned unless they can reach it, without going to the hips in snnW and slnsh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
ARE ALL READY
 FOR THE INQUEST,

Chicago. Jan 5.-Arrangements for the inquest to be held on the bodies of the victims of the Iroquois theater fire were completed today. It will be held on Thursday and one hundred and forty witnesses have been sum. moned States Attorney Dinoon said that no special grand jury would be called. Miss Josephine Spence who was hurt in the fire. died to-day making the list up to the present time 591.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
]. CAUGHT IN THE ICE.

New York. Jan 5--Caught among sharp fioesqaof, ice the schooner Charles K. Buckley, lumber laden, sprung leak in the harbor to-day, and had 1t not been for her cargo of 4,oOO feet of pine would have sunk The schooner is lying waterlogged off Governors Isand and when the ice breaks will be towed to Erie basin for repairs. Captain Rulon and his crew remained on board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
RAR DISEASE DISCOVERED.

New York, Jan. 5.-A case of an. thrax. which is malignant disease rare among human beings, although common to cattle, has been discovered at a hospital here. The afflicted man supposed he had carbuncle on the side Of his head, which was badly swollen. An operation for the re moval of the afflicted portion was quickly performed and it is believed the patient will recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
How to Make a Good Face wash.

HOW to Make Good Face Wash.
 A prominent beauty expert recom- mends women whose skin is fine in texture and easily roughened and irri- tated to use the following wash in place of soap and water on the face: Tincture of myrrh, five grams; rose water, 800 grams; uncture of ben zoin, five grams; tincture, of quillaia, sufficient for emulsion. This, he says, should be applied to the face with a piece of fine linen. The face should be dried with circular, upward move ment with a piece of fine, dry linen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
REPLY NOT IN YET

Tokio, Jan 5.-Russia's reply to Japan has not yet been received. It Ia reported from Vladivostok that the Russian squadron there is preparing for action. A Russian cruiser has left Port Arthur with a small military force on board. It's destination is un- bnown, but 1t is probably intended for Chomulpo, Corea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
HOW to Choose Fur..

Furs should be chosen according % the age of the wearer, so declare Pari- sian fashionable authorities. Thus Miss Baby should be wrapped in pure swans down. while the maiden in her teens looks charming in soft chinchilla. Bands of ostrich feathers and dark beaver suit coquettish young married women, while sable gives dignity to la dies of an uncertain age.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
How to Care Foot spraans

Slide the fingers under the foot and, having greased both thumbs press them successively with increasing force over the painful parts for about quar- ter of an hour. The application should be repeated several times, or until the patient is able to walk This is a sim- pie remedy for a very frequent acci- dent and can be performed by the most inexperienced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
FARLEY FINED

Thomaston, Jan 5.-F1nes amounting to $500 were imposed by Judge Foster to-day on John W. Farley, proprietor of road house which was raided by the state police last Sunday. There were four complaints for violation of the liquor laws. Farley pleaded guilty and was fined S75 on each complaint
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
How to Clean yegeta ble..

A small scrtbbing brush is unex- celled as vegetable cleaner The wa ter in which vegetables are washed should be lukewarm, not icy cold, as many housekeepers think. There is no advantage in very cold water, and it is hard on the hands of the washer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
NEWS sI1PPREssHn

Tokio, Jan 5.-An extra edition of the official gazette issued today con- tains army and navy orders prohibit ing the publishing of any report of the movements of the troops and naval vessels from this time on. Otherwise the Japanese authorities are not inter fcring with the press message.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
A VALUABLE CARGO.

San Francisco. Jan 5.-The Occi- dental and Oriental liner 'Coptic, just arrived, brought one of the most val uable cargoes that ever came here. It included 1.501 bales of silk valued at about $1,2o0,000 besides gold in Jap anese yen valued at $1,250,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
FIRE ON WARDS ISLAND

New York, January 5.--A fire alarm has been sent in from the Verplank hospital on Wards Island To this alarm fire boat and an engine have responded It is reported that all the patients have been gotten away safely from the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
DRESS TOOK FIRE.

Hartford. Jan 5.-Afarg Quinn, 19 years of age, was probably fatally burned by her dress coming in contact with a red hot stove. In the attempt to extinguish the flames Mrs Edward 5J Starr. her sister, and John Edwards. a neighbor, received severe burns, but they will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
FIRB LOSSES.

New York, Jan 5.-A record of losses by fire in the United States and Cana da for the year just closed, compiled by the ournal of Commerce, shows total of $155, ,195,700. This is the great est loss since 1893, with the exception Of 1000 and 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
COLD AT AMSTERDAM.

Amsterdam, N. Y., Jan 5.-The aver age temeprature in this city this morn ing was 26 and 29 degrees below zero. Trains on the New York Central are from three to five hours late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

How to Clean Biackened Ceiling.
 When whitewashed ceiling has be come blackened by the lamp, apply layer of starch and water to it, allow it to dry, and when brushed off lightly the black will practically have disap- Deared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

"The Mississippi BGSSDle.'' the opening chapters of which appear in to-day's Democrat, is an interesting story. Be sure and read 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Wednesday,: cold tonight: somewhat warmer Wednesdays. light westerly winds becoming variable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

TOUND--Two hunting dogs on High. I land avenue. Dogs were damaging property. Owner can have by paying dane ages. Call at Joseph Kennly's, 66 High. land. l-S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05
RoxBURGHE RESIGNED.

ROXBURGHE RESIGNED.
 London, Jan 5s--The duke of Rox- burghe has resigned his commission as a lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards, known as "The Blues"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Naugatuck, Jan 5.-At 4:30 this. morning it was 32 degrees below zero here. the coldest in fifteen years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

East Berlin. Jan 5.--The thermoua- eters at the American Bridge Co.'S plant below zero at 9 a. m., at a. m. thexA stood 26 below.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Lakeville. Jan 5.-At this morning the mercury stood at 34 degrees below zero. according to several thermonsi eters. Lime Rock reported 31 below Salisbury B below.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Wlnsted, Jan 5.-The temperature reached the lowest point last night ana to-day in ten years, according to locaf weather records. Tn Norfolk 1t ranged from IS to g degl.as below, and iks this borough from P to 15 beiows plumbers were in great demand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Danbury, Jan 5.-Not in the memtry of the oldest inhabitant nor in tho pages of the most ancient diary avaiI~ able is there any record of such cold weather as that experienced by thi& city this morning. At 8 o'clock ther- mometers about the city averaged 20 degrees below zero. Two bouE9 earlier than that time the mercur1 went from q to 26 degrees below.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Norwich, Jan ,5.-Some unusually low thermometer readings were reports ed in this section to-day. One ins ryt ment on Broadway in particularly exposed place registered 40 belows while other readings in different parts of the city varied from 20 to S2 below. In Preston City, suburb, 1t was 39 below.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-05

Woodbury, Jan 5.--Never within th6 memory of the oldest inhabitant of this village has cold of such intensity as that of to-day been experienced here All along the Pomperaug valley tenn peratures of. from 32 to, 40 below axo ported. The lowest previous recordI was in January, twenty years ago. when the mercury went down to n below.