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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
CROKER'S ESCAPE
Fire Chief Fell Into Cellar Got Out and Rescued
 Two Others.

New York, Sept 3o.-Nearly a quar- ter of a million dollars loss has been caused by a fire which started in one of the meat packing plants on Tenth avenue. The. fire started last night and early to-day firemen were still fighting incfGent blazes that were constantly breaking out.
 Chief Croker had a narrow escape when he fell with falling floor into cellar. A few minutes later he rushed up a ladder and rescued two overcome firemen.
 Ammonia fumes from the refrigerat- ing plants, and smoke from burning soft coal seriously hampered the fire men, nearly twenty of whom were overcome.
 The loss to the Cudahy Go is esti- mated at $125, 900, while losses of $75,- GOO to~ $1O0,OOO are sustained by the G. H. Hammond Go, T. A. Wheeler Go and D. F. Cunningham, keeper of small hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
HAS sEcURED OPTION.

Bellingham, Wash, Sept 30.-The Rockefeller interests are reported to have secured an option on the estate of the late P. B. Cornwall and if the report is true, the Bellingham bay and British Columbia railway may fall into the hands of the Chicago, Mill waukee & St Paul railway as an out let to the coast. The road now ex- tends fifty miles eastward, its route to the extreme eastern part of the state has been surveyed and construc- .tion, it is said, is planned to begin next year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
NEWS AT BOSTON.
All Classes Express Sorrow at Sena-
 tor Hoar's Death.

Boston, Sept 3o.-News of the pass ing of Senator George F. Hoar, al- though long expected, was received with great regret by all classes of cit izens. In politics he had no enemies in this state, and democrats were not behind the members of his own party. in paying tribute to his worth.
 Soon after daylight the flags on the state house were half masted and later similar tokens of mourning were displayed on City hall and other build ings throughout the city
 Upon learning of the death of Sena- tor Hoar, Governor John L. Bates at once issued the following proclama- ton:
 To the Citizens of the Commonwealth
 of Massachusetts,:
 It becomes my solemn duty to an- nounce the death of our United States senator, George Frisbie Hoar, who died at 1:35 a. m. on this day at his home in the city of Worcester.
 A great man has gone from us. He lived and died in the service of Massaz chusetts.. Five times he was commis- stoned by this commonwealth to repre- sent her in the highest council chamber in the nation, and under those commis- sions he served longer than any other man who has represented this state. The character of that service may be measured by the highest standards, and 1t will not be found wanting. It made him a national figure for gener- ation. By great abilities and un- swerying rectitude he won the respect of the nation, and established himself in the hearts of his fellow men. They gladly honored him because they be- lieved in him. He was a scholar of deep learning, an orator of impassioned power, but, above all, a sincere man, wholly devoted to conscience, hewfng close to the line, scorning the arts of the demagogue, not anxious to please men, but to serve them, not seeking to be popular, but determined to be right. Intensely conscious of the loss our state has suffered, we find even in the hour of extreme sorrow a great cause for qualification in that the record of his noble life will ever remain to us as a precious legacy.
 In recognition of his eminent service, ] it seems fitting that the state depart ments be closed on the day of his flu neral; that the flags throughout the commonwealth be placed at half staff, and that our citizens by such other appropriate methods as may suggest l themselves, express their respect for I.ihis memory.
 Given at the council chamber in Boston this 3Oth day of September, in 1 the year of Our Lord, nineteen hun dred and four.
 JOHN l.. BATES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
BIG DOG UNDER
 CARRIAGE WHEELS

The republicans of Waterbury came near getting rid of one Of their unruiv members this afternoon when a huge Newfoundland dog got under the wheels of carriage in which T. Ciif- ford Fills and lady were driving along West Main street, and almost upset the vehicle The dog screamed making noise almost like that of a human being in distress, and althoueh the Jolt gave MT ELS quite a shock be laughed and looked around in great glee, thinking, evidently, that he waa grinding the life out of some of the republican henchmen, C0ngressman Ldlley, John Kellogg or Ralph Biakes- lee, men who are said to have good deal to do with keeping Mir ETle on the outs for some time past The dog was very badly scared, but not seriousl V hurt, and ran as far as the S0ldiers monument before it stopped Then it sat down, parked viciousIy and com menced to lick its bruised back and sides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
LEST WE
 FORGET
Indignant Citizen .Jogs Our Memory.
Attitude of So.CaIled 'sIrish Papers" Reminds Him
 Some Things That Were Done in the Philippines.

"Yes," remarked an indignant citi- zen to-day, "the republican national campaign committee dumped lot of literature at my door yesterday. Of course the Pilot formed a portion of the cargo. I cut out an editorial which appeared in the Pilot some time ago about the footing of Catholic churches in the Philippines and admin istering the water cure to priests, and sent it to the editor of that paper, thinking he might like to put 1t in one of his campaign pamphlets, but haven't seen it yet. Probably the na- tional committee is sending that to the other fellows. They ought to have a picture of Funston masquerading in priests vestments. drinking lager out of chalices and riddling altars with bullets to see how ncur they could come to riddling them without hitting the priests head. The Pilot was very angry over the treatment of Catholics in the Philippines short time ago, but it seems it has forgotten all about that now There is not a rummage sale of the. other churches in the Pacific states that has not a goodly number of sacramentals taken from the churches and convents in the Philippines on sale and the Pilot knows this If the Pilot thinks Roose- welt better man for the country than Parker it is it's duty to say so, but whatever ground it would have to stand upon in that contention it has none at all from Catholic standpoint and shows its insincerity in aiming to deceive the unwary. It is very hu- initiating to Catholics to be told that the Pilot or any other agency controls their yOtes.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
HE MUST SWING.
Hartford's Negro Murderer Found Guilty of Murder
 Tn First Degree.

Hartford, Sept 3O.-Joseph Watson. the negro lad who shot and killed Henry Osborne of this city early in August, was found guilty of murde in the first degree to-day. The jury was out twenty-eight minutes. Before the sentence was pronounced Watson was asked if he had anything to say. He replied as follows:
 What have I got to say? You felr lows all got the power. It is no use for me to say anything ;
 Judge Roraback sentenced him to be hanged at the state prison in Wethersfield on Thursday, November IT. . passing sentence it was no. ticed that Judge RorBback omitted the words. .'and may God have mercy on your soul" which usually are included in giving the death sentence. Watson was no more worried at the sentence than he was when arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
nOnILES LANDED

Chefoo, Sept 30 q p. m.)-A Japan csc torpedo destroyer at midnight last night landed near Chefoo eighteen Chinese coolies whom the Japanese had taken from junk which was at tempting to run the blockade and carry mail from Port Arthur. The captured junk was burned. The Chi. nese say that two Russians disguised as Chinese were kept prisoners on the destroyer and that two Chinese proba- bly, perished in the flames of tn> burn Ing junk.
 The Chinese, who left Port Arthur September 27, confirm the Associated Press advices of September 2S, saying that the last assault was the old story over again, the Japanese tntrepidly en tering the Russian positions, but being unable to remain in face of the fire from the large forts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
WAR HAS TO TAKE A
 BACK SEAT AT PRESENT
The New Minister of the Interior is Taking Up All the Attention-Russia Carrying On Two Wars Says the Novoe vremya. One Being Bloodless DipiO- matic Affair.

I Russia is now carrying on two wars-the sanguinary conflict i'll the far east and bloodless, diplomatic one in the courts of Europe" The article concludes thus:
 sAlI these talks of peace confer ences and intervention are simply dan gerous maneuvers- turning l movements so to speak-but when the nations of the world cry out against the inhumanity of this war they must remember that we did not start 1t. Y
 The Novosti, in significant editorial article this morning, reviews the his tory of the military progress in the Orient and says the formation of sec ond Manchurian army is Russia s pledge to the world that Japan shall be confined to her original frontier The editorial calls upon the other pow CTS to take cognizance of the yellow peril" and agree that China must not be allowed to become military pow CT. but must not fall under the dom- ination of Japan.
 STORY OF ARABIA'S CAPTURE. Astoria, Ore, Sept 3O.-The Oriental 1 liner Arabia of the Portland-Asiatlc l line has arrived here from far eastern 1 points. The Arabia was captured by l the Russian Vladivostok squadron on
 July 9, 100 miles north of Yokohama. l The cruiser Gromoboi brought the 1 Arabia to a stop and three or four hun l dred men came aboard.
 ] The Arabia was taken to Vladivo-
 stok, where 65,OOO sacks of four were
 removed from her, 35,0O0 sacks being l left on board. The steamer also had on board ninety flat cars which the
 Russians threw into the sea. They.
 washed ashore along the beach where I they were rotting when the liner finally
 was released.
 'eWe were at Vladivostok for 28 1 days,'' said Captain Bahle, land there
 met the crews of several captured yes
 sels. The Russian officers showed us
 every courtesy and personally our re l labions with them could not have been
 more pleasant.
 s'In the battle with Vice Admiral
 Kamimura's squadron the Rossfa was l literally shot full of holes and am confident repairs could not be made
 inside of several months. The Gro
 moboi was also badly used up. WeSleft
 vladivostok August 28."
 OUTPOSTS DRIVEN IN.
 St Petersburg, Sept 30, 4:50 p. m.
 From a reliable source the Associated
 Press hears that sharp fighting has occurred near Mukden resulting in the
 Japanese driving in General Kuropat-
 Ki11's outpOsts.
 Important dispatches have been re
 ceived and transmitted to the emperor.
 They are beloved to confirm the Asso-
 ciated Press information. The gen.
 eral staff, however, is unable at pres
 ent to go beyond the positive assurance
 that the main Russian army is still at 1 Mukden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
MISS GOULD GETS IT.
Secures Lyndhurst After a Friendly
 Snit..WiIl Make Ii Memorial.

White Plains, N. Y, Sept 3O.-By the report of William C.. Davis, referee, filed in the supreme court yesterday, Helen Miller Gould, daughter of the late Jay Gould, becomes the sole own CT of Lyndhurst, formerly owned and occupied by Jay Gould, at Irvington.
 It has been the desire of Miss Gould, ever since her fathers death, to pos sess the family homestead, and there fore she began friendly suit for the partition of the estate, so that she could obtain clear title.
 father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
THE CURNEY AFFAIR.
London's Foreign Ofics Does MeS
 Look for His Recal..

London, Sept BOA brief report of the incident growing out Of the arrest and fining at Lee, Mass, of Hugh Gurney, third secretary of the British embassy at Washington. from Sir Henry Durand, British ambassador to the United States has been received at the foreign office, but no action has been taken. It Is added, however. that no action could be taken until the foreign office is in possession of all. the facts The case is regarded in cf~ fictal quarters as being similar to that of Spencer Eddy and J. ID. White. son Eof Secretary White, of the American embassy, in 1898, and 1t is scarcely thought here that the United States government will suggest MT Gurney'a recall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
GOVERNOR OF
 ARZILA MURDERED

Tangiers, Morocco, Sept 30.-The governor of Arzila, a small seaport 25 miles from Tangiers, has been mur- dered at Arzila by the people of neigh boring tribes. The murder was com 1nitted out of revenge for the action of the governor in imprisoning members of the tribe. The murderers released the prisoners and killed many of the townspeople. Great alarm prevails and the authorities have appealed to the sultan to send assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
DAUGHTERS OF REvO-
 LUTON AT WINDSOR

Windsor, Sept 3O.-To this place to- day came Daughters of the American Revolution from nearly every chapter In Connecticut to participate in what was quaintly termed patriotic pill grimage to the Abigail Wolcott Els worth homestead. The weather was ideal and fully 600 persons were pres ent, including Mrs Fairbanks, the wife of the republican nominee for vice president, and Sarah T. Kinney of New Haven, the state regent. Lunch con was served on the lawn of the Ellsworth home. The Waterbury con- tingent from Melicent Porter chapter, D. A. R., left on the 7:05 train this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
BOYS MUST SEW.
Wabash. Ind, School Board Insists
 on Enforcing Unpleasant Rule.

Wabash, Ind, Sept Anything from a plain, every day strike to open rebellion may break out in the Wa bash city schools at any time. Every boy from the first grade to the high est is determined that he will eat his school books before he will obey the latest order of the board, which is to bring a piece of cloth, needle and some thread to school with him each morning and learn to sew.
 It has already stirred up a furore of excitement in the city. Parents have protested in vain. The school board says that every pupil, boy as well as girl, must learn to do plain sewing. Only the boys in the high school are exempt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
K. OF C. AT ST LOUIS.
National OfRcers to Start on October
 s From New Jersey.

Edward l., Hearn of Boston, su- preme knight of the Knights of Colum- bus, was in New Haven yesterday making arrangements for the transpor- tation of the national officers to St Louis to attend the exercises on Column bus day at the exposition. The east ern delegates will start from Jersey City on Saturday morning, October 8, at 10 o'clock. A number of members of the order from this state will ac- company the national officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
WELL KNOWN CLUBMAN
 A HEAVY FORCER

Chicago, Sept 30.-Forged mort gages to the> amount of 1000 have come to light in Du Page cotinty. Ed ward J. Lewis, club man and attor- ney of Wheaton, a suburb of Chicago whose business principally was deal ing in mortgages and bonds, has dis appeared and warrant charging him with forgery has been issued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
MAKING GOOD THE LOSSES.

Mukden, Sept 3o.-The delay in the resumption of the aggressive by Field Marshal Oyama, according to the best Information is due to the necessity of making good the losses which he sus- tained at Loaoyang and to the bring ing up of stores and munitions. But the preparations for an active for ward movement of the Japanese now seem to have been completed and a serious collision is regarded as immi- gent.
 General Kuropatkin to-day review ed several detachments of troops which have just arrived here, and conferred the St Georges cross upon eighteen officers who distinguished themselves at the battle of Liaoyang.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
HAY WILL REMAIN DE-
 SPITE PILOTS EFFORTS

Chicago, Sept 3o.- That Secretary of State John Hay is to remain at the head of the state department in case President Roosevelt is reelected in November, has been settled, according to President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California, who is in Ghica@o today,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Murder suspected at New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. 3o-An Italian laborer employed by the Con- solidated Railway company as a track repairer came across the body of a man, badly decomposed, in a lot on the outskirts of the city. It was cov- cred by few inches of mud. The coroner stated that the body had been in the ground six or eight months, and on account of the advanced state of decomposition there was no chance to identify the features. Coroner Mix is of the opinion that the man was murdered and thrown in the grass there and that the body slowly sank into the mud
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
DIED OF GRIEF.
Aged Father Follows Daughter to
 Death

Southbridge, Mass, Sept 30.- Miss Jennie B. Boyd, aged A years, died Wednesday night after an illness of but fifteen minutes from heart dis ease. Her father, Jonathan " Boyd, aged 78 years, was stricken with grief and refused to retire until into the morning. He was found dead in his bed just nine hours after the death of his daughter. Both were formerly of Providence and their bodies will be taken there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
ExPREss DRIVER KILLED.

New Britain, Sept 3O.-Franklin S. Jones, a driver in the employ of the Adams Express Go, who was thrown from his wagon on Monday afternoon and sustained internal injuries, died at the New Britain hospital yesterday. Jones was 23 years old and had been naxriad an1x ElaSAA Naamkhah
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
sCAFFOLDING FELL;
 ONE. MAN KILLED

Malone, N. Y, Sept 3O.-One man was killed and four seriously injured near Mountain View on the Malone &, Mohawk railroad last night, when scaffolddng on the railroad bridge gave way and hurled the men into the gull I.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Church and Titchener Named.

BINGHAMTON, N. Y, Sept. 3O.- George L. Church of Alton has been nominated for member of congress and Edmund H. Kitchener of this city fol senator by the Democratic convection AaA1A @.esaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Hampson-Sellew

have become household words in Wa terbury. And why? Because the cons cern has always believed in good stocks, good store methods and good salesmen- salesmen that take an in- terest in your welfare salesmen that want you to have just what you want. and who do not attempt to force you to buy any old thing Then, again. they understand the furniture business from beginning to end. The selections in the Hampson-Sellew store are more tasty, more attractive to lovers of goo1 furniture The upholstery coverings are of the most approved styles ana are always consistent with good taste.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
CINCINNATI THE PLACE.

Cincinnati, Sept 30.- President Eus gene Zimmerman of the New CincfT@ natl, Hamilton & Dayton and Pere Marquette system, in addressing the business men at complimentary din- ner, has announced that Cincinnati s to remain the general Headquarters of the new Combination. The operating headquarters of the Pere Marquefte will, however, remain In Detroit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
To Get the Prize

you must count up correctly the mum Der of times the word sfurniture'' has been used in this lower half column from and including the issue of Sep tember 18th every night up to and isi4 cluding the issue of September 30th (to-day). If you are sure you are right sealed envelope marked "Furnitura Contest.n All answers will be opene0| at o'clock tomorrow and the first correct answer will entitle the sender to receive, free of charge. the best $5 rocker that the Hampson- Sellew Fur niture Go has in the store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
HAS HEART TROUBLE
Postmaster General Payne In Seri-
 ous Condition.

Washington, Sept 30.--The physi- clans in attendance upon Postmaster General Payne, at 9:3O o'clock this morning, issued the ro11owing bulle- tin:
 s1Tyle postmaster. general had a very restless night and is very weak. His condition is serious. He is resting quietly at present and is free from pain. (Sfgned)
 "MAGRUDER.
 "RIXEY''
 Dr Magruder remained with MT Payne all of last night and was joined in consultation early today by Sur geon General Rixey and Dr Grayson, both of the navy.
 The postmaster generals ailment is heart trouble, new development from his recent illness Secretary and Mrs Hitchcock called at the Arlington to- day and made personal inquiries as to MT Payne's condition.
 Following the issuance of the bulle- tin Dr Magruder said that the attack of heart trouble had been very severe, beginning night before Yast and c0ntin- uing all day yesterday and during last night He expressed himself as be- ing extremely anxious concerning his patients condition. The greatest trouble has been to get Mir Payne to take nourishment and retain 1t al- though he did take some nourishment this morning He has rallied slightly and, Dr Magruder said, gave some en coIlra cement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connections: Fair to- night and Saturday; cooler tonight; saturdaE cSsa-sss.;; brisk westerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
OIJTPOsTs DRIVEN IN.
RHPULsED EVERYWHERE.

St Petersburg, Sept 3O.-The general staff has received news that in the gen. eral assault on Port Arthur from Sep tember 20 to September 26 the Japan ese were everywhere repulsed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
The Bedroom Furniture

shows in marked degree the superior: ity of the Hampson- -Sellew store over the ordinary furniture store. The en. tire fourth floor of the Commercial building is used as the main show
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
THE LAST NIGHT. !.
Furniture Contest Gnds Tonight $5. % Prize
 to the Winner.

Democrat readers have been taking a lively interest in the Furniture cons test offered by the Hampson-E EeIlew Furniture Go, at 116-12O Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
All Over Reid and Faughes

over the Hampson-Sellew store, over Davis & Yves and over Driggs & Smiths is this big furniture room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Write Your Name

and address plainly on the paper with the answer. You can put it in the mail or send it to their store, but be, sure and have it there before 4 D. ms Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
TWO WARs FoR RUSSIA.

St Petersburg, Sept 3O.-The Novoe Vrenya, commenting upon the hostili- ty shown by other powers toward Nszssia, says:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
ClenwOOd Ranges

like other good things, are sold only i'm Waterbury at the Hampson- SslIew store. Get a Glenwood and you will su.:aaS De a happy housekeeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-30
Looks Like New York

That's what everybody says whu goes up there. Sixteen thousand feet of floor space with two passenger eles yators, the best and safest kind made. Leave your furniture business with the Hampson-Sellew people and you are bound to be best satisfied.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-17
YOUNG W0MEN's CLUB.

The Young Women's Club Of No. 112
Grand street,S under the direction of the
Sisters u Charity win open their even
ing classes on Monday. October II, at
the usual hour. The assembly rooms are
open every evening from z to O'clock
The branches in which instruction are
given, are English, typewriting, steno-
graphy, bookkeeping, plain sewing, dress
making, Embroidery, Millinery, Physical
culture, etc. Young women who are de-
sirous of joining the association are re-
quested to make application at the above
address during any evening through the
week. No young woman should ignore
the splendid opportunities offered BY this
very excellent organization.