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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09

Toklo. Dec 9.-The ministers of State and party leaders to-day infor> aaly discussed the budget. It is prob able that a compromise arrangement will be reached, the proposed increase of certain taxes not meeting with pop ular approval, and that Il new loan will be fioated to meet the consequent deficit.
 DRIVEN. FROM TRENCHES.
 Headquarters of Third Japanese Army before Port Arthur, via Fusan. Dec 9.--On the night of November 26 the Japanese established infantry trenehes Inside the parapets of the two Rihlung and the North Kekwan forts, but on the following day they were compelled to retire beyond the meats, Since then there has been practically no fighting done along the incline or the eastern ridge of forts, the main strength of the Japanese troops having been concentrated to effect the capture of 202- Meter hill
 The battleship Pobieda has keeled over in the hard and is now burning. The battleship Retvizan and the turret ship PoltaYa have . n sunk. The arnOred cruiser Bayan has been beached. The other vessels are make ing no effort to escape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
To BRIpGE TIE sTRAITs.

Sacramento. Gal, Dec 0.-The Sacra- naento Union says today that plans for bridging Carguinez straits, per feeted by the Southern Pacific Co. are in the hands of Colonel ". IT. Heuer of San Francisco, for transmission 10 the war department for approval or re lection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
.nAps TAKE I.INER.
pRIvEN- FRoM -TRENcHEs.

San Francisco, Dec 9.--News was re- ceiyed here to-day that the Japanese liner America of the Toyo Risen Kai- sha Co has been communicated by the Japanese government and Will be placed in commission as an auxiliary cruiser. She was scheduled to leave Yokohama to-day for this city. As a result of the liner being taken from the route no vessel Of the line will sail from here for the Orient on January & as has been scheduled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
ANOTHER STRIKE ON.

New York. Dec g. Window shade makers to the numbes of 100 have de- rlared strike for the recoenition of their union. which IS affiliated with the Federation Of Labor. About z5 Etms are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
TO ENFORCE THE
 CHILD LABOR LAW

Chicago. Dec 9.-Bcginning next Monday the child labor law of Illinois will be enforced in all the coal mines of the state. Under the interpretation of the law made by Factory Inspector Edgar T. Davies and sustained by the will be permitted to work in the mines. It IS estimated the enforcement of the statute will take 2,500 boys away from employment underground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09

Paris, Dec 9.---In the chamber of deputies yesterday afternoon the gov ernment escaped defeat by the narrow majority of two votes. 276 to 274, on a resolution inviting the government to refer to the superior council of judges the cases of those magistrates who have been guilty of making serret investigations.
 The cabinets narrow escape from defeat is dUe to the JInabated indigna- tion against the system of informers in the various departments of the pub lie service, the first exposure of which. in connection with the army, caused General Andres resignation of the ministry of war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
IIST 0F KII.I.ED

Tobio, Dec O. 1e:80 a. n. Imperial. army headquarters has published a list of S6 officers killed and 58 wound d. No mpptton is made of where these casualties occurred but it was presumably at Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
sHIP BIrILDBRs AssIGN N. S

Philadelphia, Dec 9.-The Naafie < Levy shipBuilding Go assigned to-day. This company recently built the cruis- CT Denver and is now constructing the cruiser St Louis. It IS understood that financial losses on government work embarrassed the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
IErlAfIzI1A.s REspasId.

Tpizio, Dec 9, l1 a, aaTOn kos' rnura. minister of foreign affairs, has fellf eacd tue Japapese, response 10 the invitation of the American govern ment to participate In the proposed peace con nference, to l.. Q. Griscom, the American minister, who has trans-I ferred its to his government at Wash ington. The text of the response has not been made public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
COLD SWORDS CONFERRED.

St Petersburg, Dec 9.-Emperor Nicholas has conferred upon Lieuten- ant General Sakharoff and Lieutenant General Bilderling gold swords of honor set with brilliants and inscribed s'for Yalor,,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
DEAD ON EVE. OF TRIAL,
II. syvston, Who Struck rGinlssor Am
 dre, AspayKiateG,

Paris, Dec 9.--M. Syveton, the na- fionalist deputy whose action in strik- Ing War Miniater Andre iM the cham her of deputies. Novenner led to the minister's Fesig nation, was found dead late yestar,lay afternoon, MavIag been asphy ated by gas
 The eNaEeulustalices of ais death were peculiarly dramatic following upon his sensational attack upon General Andre and his committaI for trial therefor. which was to. open today.
 M Syveton told his friends that he expected q verdict of two years i'm prisonment for striking General An dre, but there is no evidence except conjectural report that the prosecution led up to his death.
 During the morning M. Syveton re- ceivsd numerous friends, the last of whom left him alone In his study at i o'clock FwU hours later Mme Syve- ton entered his study aud found him lying on the floor unconscious. The room was full Of a powerful odor from gas stove. The deputy expired at 4 o'clock.
 The authorities at first said his death wGs accidental, but Deputies QbETGLAO duQ b1uuGTS C ElnIlalulGs AElGlluS of the Syvetons. who were summo.led to the house Immediately, made a san- sational statement later in the Hobbies of the chamber of deputies. It ap- pears that the fatal stove stood with in m open fireplace of the usual type in French houses, narrow opening in an iron plate allowing the gases to ascend t4e chimney They pointed out to the magistrate who was iuves- tigating the affair that this opening was plugged with paper which proved to be a copy of yesterday $ is- sue of the Intransigeant, egidenelpg that the stoppage was effected yester- day morning. The deputies deduced from this fact that Syveton's death was due to crime or suicide. but refuse to accept the latter hypothesis.
 An evening paper says that M. Syvetop, when recently insuring his life with m American company, seem ed much depressed. affirming that he was convinced that enemies intended to make away with aim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
FIRE's DAMAGE s10O. bod.

St Joseph, Michigan, Dec. o. Fire .esulting from gas. explosion in q drygoods store in the heart of the the business section of the city, has already caused damage to the amount of Sl00,000 and is not yet under con 41-of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
MEI.I.ENl DENIES TT

New York, Dec. 9--CharIes $. Mel len, president of the New Haven road today denied emphatically the report that he is candidate for the United States senate from Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
MRS YORK Is POsITIyE

San Francisco, Dec 9.--Mrs Alice York has reiterated her statement that she is the sister of Mrs Chadwick tlonship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09

At 70 o'clock the relative positions. of the riders was unchanged. The two leading teams had covered 1894 miles 5 laps. The record for 1o6 hours is 2050 miles ' laps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
zERo wEATRI E.Es..

Saratoga. N. Y., Dec 9.-zero Nea tl- CT was recorGel here to-day for tIsss first time this season. Tee is i've inch es thick on lakes and streams
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut Fair to- night; Saturday fair. probably fol lowed by snow hl south portion. Fresh northwest winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
STOCK MARKET FEELS
 EFFECT OF BIG SLUlfP.

Opened Weak and Lower This Morning Traders Were Not Active Although the First Half Hour Showed Marked Strength-At Boston the Market Was Very Active and Irregular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
Christmas SuggestiOns at tho
 HampsOn-S elIew Co.

Thirty-eight styles of MOhRlN CHAIRS from $6.5O to $35.00. Beautl
 ful PARLOR ROCKERS $500 to $25.0O. Dainty odd designs of PAR LoR CHAIRS in GOLD or MAHOGs ANY $4.00 upwards. Lots and lots of pretty JARDINIER STANDS that will make dainty little gift at from .S1.0O to $T.50 Large, Luxurious LEATHER TURKISH ROCKERS In many styles. Some splendid LIBRARY TABLES in OAK and MAHOGANY from 5000 to $55.O0 There is not aH- other store in Connecticut that shows such a fine and extensive display of beautiful LIBRARY TABLES as iB now on exhibition at THE HAAfRs- soN-SELLEW FURNITURE STORn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
MINISTERS DISCUSS
 WAYS TO RAISE MONEY

A New Loan to Be Floated by Japan -NogTs Second Son Was Killed in Recent Engagement-Japs Hammering Away at,the Remaining Vessels in the Harbor of Port Arthur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-09
sideboards for Christmas.

A most useful and beautiful gift would be one of those handsome SIDEBOARDS from THE HAMP- SON-SELLEW FURNITURE STORE. Their line today is made up of the finest designs on the market They are all finished in the beautiful GOLDEN OAK ana have FRENCH PLATE MIRRORS, patterned otf Go match the design of the board. It IS not necessary to pay an extravaGane price to get pretty SIDEBOARl8 THE NTPSoN-SELLEW FURNI- TURF co have a lot of very hand some SIDEBOARDS ranging in price from $13.50 to $45.00. Also an extra fine line of SIDEBOARDS up 10 SS5.00. CHINA CLOSETS to match from $13.50 to $55.OO.
 Do not omit getting one of these for Christmas and buying early.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27
Create Concerto of MusiCke.

Clayton, n. c., Jan. 26.-(Special)-A
splendid entertainment is to be given in
Clayton on Friday night of this week,
and it is heralded under the name of
''Musicke of Ye Olden Tyne it's scope
being indicated in the following announce
ment of the songs, which reads:
"a Lyste of Ye Old Tyne Tunes and
Likewise Worldly Songs to be Played and
Sunge at Ye Create Concerto of Musicke,
in We Towne Hall OF Claytone, on Friday,
xxx daye of January. in ye yeare of
Our Lorde MDCCCCIV, a portion of We
same having ben sunge in we yeare of
Our Lorde MDCCLXXVI. Ye latche-
stringe of ye hall doore viii bee hunge
out at seven-thirty and We Musicke will
begin at candle-light, VIII is VIII by ye
clocke. All We goode people are beseeched
to bring this Lyste to we Create Concerto
of Musicke.
Permission is given for conversation dur
ing intermission, the costumes will be of
olden time and these will take part:
Mesdames c. w. Carter, c. NJ. Thomas,
Ashley Horne. j. B. Robertson, Hardie
Horne R. F. Williams, Riley Gulley, Miss
Alice Carter, Miss lone Gulley, Miss Shore,
Misses Barnes; Messrs R. F.. Williams,
viii H. McCullers, Riley Gulley, C. B.
Hall, B. M. Robertson, D. 0. McCullers,
a y Creech c. w Carter
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Election of Officers.

Especial TO News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. c., Jan. 26.--At meet
ing of the stockholders of the East Caro-
lima Stone and Construction Company,
held in the office OF the Humphrey-Gibson
Company, the following officers were
elected E. A. Humphrey, president; G..
M. Price, first vice president; f. S. Ed
wards, of Ayden, second vice-president;
A. T. Griffin, secretary; j. r. Higgins,
treasurer; and w. II. Griffin, superin-
tenden..
The company was recently chartered by
the Secretary of State and has for its
purpose the manufacture of stone build
ing blocks. The machinery for three
plants have just arrived and active work
will begin the first of February.
On account OF the wreck on the AT
lantic and North Carolina Railroad which
occurred below New Bern this morning,
that road put on special at New Bern
which arrived in this city on time, the
regular train being delayed for two hours
or more by the wreck. BY putting on the
special the road saved its northern and
western connections here. The wreck oc-
CURED on freight train and was caused
by a box car jumping the track
The Board of Health of this county
held meeting this morning and passed
resolution requesting everybody who
had not been vaccinated within the past
four or five years to be re-vaccinated at
once. The reports OF smallpox from other
points in the State probably caused the
board to make the request.
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candles, fans and parasols, and was gay
with the laughter of the happy party
The score cards were small Japanese fans
Nh. and Mrs. Miller and MRS. II. McP.
Hofsteater and Mrs. Alphonso Avery, Jr.,
dressed in Japanese costumes, served the
guests in a most charming and graceful
manner with delicious refreshments in
three courses, the first course consisting
OF rice and dates-a Japanese dish vita
sticks. The guests used tabourats for
tables and sat on the floor on cushions
The first priZe-a Gibson picture-was
won by Mrs. John Pearson, and a conso-
lation prize--a toy chair--by Miss Robbie
Tillinghast. Both prizes were handsome
pieces OF burnt work done by Mrs. Miller.
The affair was decidedly the most sue
cessful and brilliant social event of the
season. The guests were very enthusi-
astic in the praise OF Mrs. Miller as IN
entertainer. Those present Were: Ma
DANES DR.. Anderson, Jessie Dickson, John
H. Pearson, A. G. Avery, Jr., Will c
Erwin, Bessie Hunt, 3. s.. Gather. M
Silver, Il. c.. Hurd, Manly Mcdowell, and
Misses Lila Burr, jamie Pearson, Olivia
Grimes, Eugenia Welsh, Nettie Mcdaniel
Thompson. Beulah Wilson, Mary Erwin
of Asheville; Mae Murphy, Gertie Davis
Minnie Ellis, of Hickory; Augusta Bum
gardner, of Staunton. Va; Maude Phifer
Sibelle and Annie King, Addie Erwin,
| Cora Mcdowell, Laxton, Mary and Robbie
! Tillinghast
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MRS. M. T. BREAZALE ENTERTAINS
A Brilliant Social Event at Violet
Tea in hiount Olive.

Mount Olive, n. c., Jan. 26.-(Special)
Mrs NJ. Thompson Breazeale entertained
most delightfully."- large number of her
friends on Friday afternoon from four
to six at violet tea. The beautiful
home had been transformed, as it were,
into a summer garden, so elaborate were
the decorations-great banks of holly and
cedar, long graceful festoons of southern
bamboo and ivy, and ivy where violets
in rich profusion most artistically ar
ranged
The charming young hostess was never
more so than on this occasion, entertain
ing with her usual air of graceful hospi.
tally, and was stylishly gowned in violet
taffeta. Mrs. w. F. Martin, attired in
white silk null. and Miss Fannie Lam.
bert, wearing nile green voile, greeted the
guests in the reception hall, and in the
parlor Mrs. Thomas MCGEE, of Goldsboro,
and Mrs B. F. Burrows, of Youngsville,
received with the hostess. The guests
were next conducted to the east parlor,
where Misses Leila and Margaret Aaron,
gowned In white silk wolfe and violet
trimmings waited to receive them I'm
der an arch of green which lowered from
floor to ceiling, Mrs. Albert Pickett
wearing NIOIeI crepe ue CHeHo anu pearls,
stood beside the large cut glass punch
bowl, ready TO serve them with that de-
hghtful beverage-fruit punch. The
guests were then shown into the dining
room. where wreathe and garlands of vic.
lets, renaissance lace over violet, and the
soft CLOVIS from the violet shaded candle.
labras made a beautiful picture indeed,
the color scheme also being carried out
in the several courses served.
As they passed back into the hall, Mrs
H. l.. Cohen, dressed in silk net, served
coffee from under a bower of bamboo.
In the sitting room guessing contest
was entered into with much interest,
each trying to tell the number of violets
in certain tall vase For the first prize
there was a tie between Mrs. Du Brutz
English and Miss Maude Bird, Miss Bird
being the fortunate one received a jewel
case hand-painted in violets. Mrs Mol.
lie Hargrave and Mrs. Mel. Tatum drew
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ILLEGAL DISTILLER CAUGHT.
Lawrence Henley, of New Light, Who
Was Tried for ARRAY Last Court.

Sam and Lawrence Henley, two white
men of New Light township, were before
u. S. Commissioner John Nichols yester
day morning, charged with illicit distlll-
ing. Sam was discharged, but Lawrence
was committed to jail in default Of a bond
Of $500. The men were arrested and
brought into Raleigh Monday night, ard
committed to jail until their cases could
be heard yesterday morning. Lawrence
Henley is the same man who was tried
at the last term of criminal court Tor
ARRAY with a man named Willis Stroud.
Henley was SO badly cut about the head
in that encounter that Judge Brown let
him off with costs. is said that that
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MURDERED WOMAN'S HUSBAND.
Robert Bridsers Seeks an Interview
With Adams the Accused Negro.

Robert Bridgers, the colored man whose
wife. Mary Bridgers and little daugher,
Lille, were murdered last Friday after
noon at their home near Milburnie, was
in the city yesterday.
Bridgers came to see if he could have a
talk with Will Adams, who is IN jail here,
charged with the murder. He called on
Sheriff Page and begged to be allowed to
see Adams, but his request was not
granted.
Bridgers wept often in talking of the
death of his wife and little girl and he
terrible blows struck his four-year-old
boy, George. He is convinced that
Adams is the negro who committed the
brutal crime.
George Bridgers, the little boy, is sill
in serious condition and is at the home
of Sandy Hall, near his fathers house.
He continues to affirm his statement that
it was Will Adams who killed his moth
err and sister, and then rained blows upon
him.
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Misses Reece Millinery Establishment

The many friends of the Misses Reese
will be glad to know that these ladies
have perfected arrangements for opening
a millinery establishment in Raleigh
For a long term of years the store of
Miss Maggie Reese was the most popular
place in the State for ladies desiring
fashionable headgear. All who patronized
her will rejoice to know that her sisters,
trained under her system, are to open an
establishment of like kind. They are all
three artists in their calling and experts
In the business of making lovely hats
and bonnets. The many friends of Mrs.
Frank BEDFORD, who is likewise an expert
artist, will be glad to know that she will
be with the Misses Reese. Two members
of the firm will go North next week and
the business will open in the store next to
Pescud's drug store on Hargett street,
about the 18th of February.
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-
A BIG EVENT.
st. Mary's Guild Arranges for Mag
nificent Entertainment.

Raleigh people are promised big treat
in the event now being arranged by the
St Mary's Guild of the Church of the
Good shepherd, on February 9th.
most elaborate program is being ar
ranged and many of Raleighs most pro-
ficlent ocaBsts viii take part. Rehearsals
will begin Thursday at four O'Clock at
Metropolitan Hall and a prgram unequaled
By anything ever before given in Raj
eigh, is being prepared. About one hun
bred and twenty-five people will take part
and the most beautiful scenes from the
prince of Pilsen,' and other late operas
will be given it'll full chorus. The Tale
of the Sea Shell" and Message of the
Violet" win both be among the scenes
presented with full cast.
Any who desire to assist in the chorus
viii be given a, most cordial welcome at
the rehearsal Oh Thursday afternoon at
four o'clock sharp, at Metropolitan Hall.
All ladies who are to take part in the
St Mary's Guild entertainment. will please
be on hand at four O'Clock sharp at Met
ropoitan Hall tomorrow afternoon, as a
full rehearsal is desired.
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The "0Id Reliable" Thanked.

Especial to News and Observer
Jonesboro, n c., Jan. 26.-Our people
here are more than pleased with
the attention the News and Ooser
yer has given the Godfrey Bond
natter, and do not hesitate to state any
where that through that paper the mat
ter has been probed to the bottom. One
prominent man stated to Mr. Godfrey
that he should send in lifetime subscrip-
ton at once, on account of the kindness
done him through the paper in this mat
ter, and that there was no other paper
in this country that could have handled
it as the News and Observer has
done. Our people have always
taken a stand for the News and Observer
but it is more firmly rooted now thaG
ever, and while Mr. Godfrey has received
a part of his money back, they do not
hesitate to state that the credit is all
due the News and Observer.
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A Splendid Report.

The Raleigh Savings Bank in its report
in this issue shows that it is in very
fine condition and is doing an excellent
service for its depositors and those who
deal with it.
The deposits are in excess of $552,OOO
and during the year 1903 the bank paid
SIS, 000&in interest to its depositors The
Raleigh Savings Bank is one OF Raleigh
best financial institutions and Is succeed
ing because it deserves success. To this
the work Of President John T. Pullen
and Cashier j. O. Litchford is constantly
and earnestly directed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-27

New Bern; N. c., Jan. 26.-(Special)-
Ford charming play, "Wanted-A Chap
crone," was presented at the opera house
in New Bern on last Friday night and
again on Saturday afternoon under the
capable management of Miss Annie Dud-
ley Green, a recent honored graduate of
Peace" assisted by her elocution class
and local talent. 1t was given for the
benefit of the city library fund.
The play was decided financial sue
cess, besides being one of the most re-
chcrche social and theatrical events of
tho winter