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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
CITY NEWS

Commissioner H. l.. Wade of the de- partment of public works has left for a trip south to be absent about # month.
 An anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart church tomorrow morning at o'clock for the repose of the soul of Mrs Sarah Suspicion.
 James Coyle died this noon at the residence of his son, Terrence Coyle. 56 Washington street. He had been. in poor health for some time past. He leaves three sons, Jafnes, Bernard and Terrence. MT Coyfe came to Water bury in 1857 and worked for time ilf Brown & Bros. Later he removed to Mystic, where he remained until the seventies, when he returned to Water bury and resided here continuously since. He was widely known among the older residents Of the town and was well liked by all who knew him. gAe time of the funeral will be an E9uEced later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
RABBI SILVERMAN..
Declares Agnosticism Sign of In-
 tel.ectual Weakness.

New York, March 21.-RepIying to articles published recently in London, raising question as to the success of the ministers of the world in spread ing the gospel, Rabbi Silyerman, of the Temple Emanuel, has declared that atheism and agnosticism are now generally looked upon as evidences of intellectual weakness.
 The Ingersollian type" he assert ed, "has almost disappeared from po- lite society. There is an under standing that religion is an evidence of culture and refinement and that it has wholesome effect upon the de yelopment of man.
 There never was a time,'' he con tinued, ..when men of all shades of belief were as interested in religious study, in worship and practice as to- day. The religious press has in creased and is successful financially Theological institutions have i'm proved and are better endowed II is no unusual spectacle to see rich men who devote their energies all the week to making money spend their Sundays ill teaching Bible classes.
 These evidences and others that could be presented demonstrate that in our own day the ministers have certainly not failed. They are a great social and even political influence, for they exert that silent ethical force that is effective in all social and government reform"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
ANOTHER COLLISION.
Two British Steamers Came Together
 ia the Fog To-Day.

Holyhead, Wales. March 21--The British steamers Merion and Clan
 Grant put into harbor to-day after having been in collision off this place, during dense fog. Both ships were injured. The Clan Grant was struck amidships and her forepart is full of water. She has a large hole i'll her starboard side and was obliged to go on the beach to prevent sinking. The damage to the Merton is evidently slight as she subsequently proceeded for Liverpool. She sailed from Phil adelphfa March 9. The Clan Grant was last reported as having arrived in the Clyde, March 6. from Antwerp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
Electrician Attempts Suicide.

1LENOX, Mass, March 21.-Thomas F. Barney of Providence, R. l., an cleo trician en route for Rochester, N. Y., attempted suicide in the rear of the Catholic church here. The man, who is about thirty years old, arrived in Pittsffeld Saturday from Springfield, where he spent the night and came on to Lenox. He appeared in St. Anne's churchyard during the celebration of mass and first attracted attention by kneeling on pile of snow which was heaped up ill ethe churchyard. Later he went into the church and spoke with the sexton. The man implored the priest to save him from his perse- cutors. A little later, Mir. Grace was summoned from the rectory by the sexton of the church, who informed the priest that the man had attempted suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
A SMALL RIOT.
Police of New York Kept Busy-One Man Killed
 and Several Wounded

New York, March 21.-Dur1ng riot in an Italian settlement at ll4th street and First avenue. one man has been killed, several wounded and the police were drawn into a battle which lasted half an hour. They succeeded in arresting three men suspected or complicity in the murder.
 The trouble started when Alexander Fico sand Vincenzio Maresco got into a fight over a woman. Knives were drawn and friends of the men has- tened to the spot. Soon hundred were fighting. Several pistol shots were heard, and then the crowd made way for the escape of three, who ran into a house. Fico lay dead OH the paving The police were endeavoring to beat their way through the mob and finally reached the murdered man. A weeping girl at his side pointed to the house where three men had taken refuge Then the police had another fight, but finally dragged the men from their hiding place and carried them away.
 It was found that they had ex- changed their outer garments and thrown away their weapons, but three little girls identified them and declared one had fired the shot which killed Fico.
 An Italian was probably fatally wounded by a city detective who was trying to hold at bay the mob which had attacked him at 1S7th street and Arthur avenue. The detective was Investigating the violations of the liquor law when about 100 Italians pitched upon him. He backed against a wall and for a time held them off.
 It soon became q matter of life and death and he fired at one ef the lead CTS. Just then aid arrived and the comrades of the fallen man were cap- tured while trying to carry him off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
BRASS AND SILVER
 WORKERS IN SESSION.

The regular quarterly meeting of District council, No 3, was held in New Haven yesterday. Delegates represent ing more than 12,0OO brass and silver workers were present. M. J. Hanlon of Meriden, district organizer, was present and read his annual report, which was received with much en- thusiasm. Though it showed that there is an industrial depression in this state as well as in all parts of the country, it also showed that District council No was i'll a fourishing con- dition. The report of the label com missioner was also read and his reeom- mendations approved. This report showed that much progress had been made ill having the union label placed on different articles and in increasing the demand for union made goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
CARPENTERS IN SESSION
The Annual State Convention Beir
 Held Here To-Day.

The annual convention of the Sta Association of Carpenters and Joinel was held here today in Carpenter Joiners hall, South Main street. and attracted a 1argR attendance, manz members of the lochl organization b sides the regular delegates, being E. attendance. Owing to some nisuIlN derstanding about train service, sorh5 of the out of town delegates did not arrive until noon.
 The convention was called to order at 11:3O o'clock this morning by State President, Benjamin B. Fillmore of New Britain. The following comnait- tees were announced:
 Press committee, J. G. Smith, Was .terbury: Fred c. Walz, Hartford; J.. F. Plunket, New Haven.
 Committee on credentials. E. NJ. NIof>; ris, New Britain; George Stanley, New Haven; M. J. Gillette, Waterbury.
 Committee on rules, Fred O. Walz,1 Hartford; J. F. McKerness. New. Has. ven, Arthur Bradley, Meriden.
 Committee on constitution, K. F. Lewis, Middletown; J. M, Griffin, Bridgeport; Alexander Valcourt, Wa-2 terbury
 Committee on resolutions. T. ]. Suls livan New Haven; W. A. Ruthforcs ,Unionville; Thomas West, Bristol.
 The afternoon session was devoted to discussion upon line of policy to! be pursued for the present year. M. J 4 Hanlon of Meriden. district deputy of the Buffers and Polishers' union, was present and addressed the meeting., The delegates will be entertained to-1 night at Turn hall on Jeffefson street. . The convention will be continued to1l yr1oT-rrru
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
DIR. .BARR'S FUNERAL.
Built His Own Coffin and Arranged
 All the Preliminaries.

Chicago, March 21.-A funeral unique from the fact that the coffin was made by the man who was placed In 1t and because the service was ar ranged by the same man, Dr Jehu Barr. has been held from his late reS- idence here. The body was laid in d vault which he built in the Oak Ridge cemetery. and another coffin of his manufacture will be used at his wid- oW's funeral. Both coffins were painted blue, with red and wl.ite trim mings. Barr was 69 years old. an author and a follower of Robert C. Ingersoll's atheistic teachings. In Bars book were marked passages which, by his dire .s'on. were road at the funeral. The pail bearers. whom He chose, all wore badges by the au- thor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
THE THREE LETTER.
 BOOKS IN COURT.

Boston, March 21. - Henry H. Rogers of New York, who resumed testimony in the hearing In the suit to enjoin the sale of the Boston Gas com panies to-day announced that three letterbooks containing all correspun- dence with reference to the gas com panies under litigation were in court ready for inspection. MT Rogers was threatened with contempt proceedings last week for refusing to produce these books.
 ! In course of his testimony to-day Mir Rogers said that as a director of the Standard Oil company he was indirect Iy interested in the sale of oil and naphtha to the Boston gas companies. ngingave7 byha I8kyd. plllll SD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
WOMAN REFUSED
 CUSTODY OF HER CHILD.

Boston. March 21.-Mrs Agnes Mary Hendricks of New York was refused the custody Of her five year old boy Thomas, who has been in an institu- tion here, by Justice Barker in the supreme court of Massachusetts to- day. Mrs Hendricks through her at .torney claimed that the boy had been illegally removed from her in New York by the child's father, Dr Charles E. Hendricks. and she claimed control as the natural guardian. Judge Bar ker ruled that there was no evidence to show that the boy was not legally within the care of the House of the Angel Guardian, where he was found, and denied the motion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
ONLY CIGGLING GIRLS.
California Professor Dismisses Poetry
 Class in a Huff.

University of California, Cal, March 2l-Prof Charles Mills GayIey, head of the English department, who has won prominence recently on account of his stand against co-education. has taken his poetry class of 100 young women severely to task. The profes- sor said:
 If God Almighty or the angel Ga briel wrote poem, it would not inter- est you. oYu are nothing but giggling girls. Half of you ought to be maue to pay tuition. Glass dismissed"
 Prof Gayley was trying to tell the class about the glories of some new poetry, but the girls were apparently not interested. When Prof Gayley had delivered his admonition. he tossed h1s books into hand grip and left the class room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
SEWELL ON THE BALD
 WIN STREET TROLLEY

General Manager Sewell of the trol- ley company was in town to-day and said that he saw no reason why oper- ations on the Baldwin street line should not be under way by April 15-
 While he didn't commit himself to anything regarding conditions, iu was plain from what he said that the action of the department of public works on this matter was all right. The aldermen should call up this ques- ton tonight and act favorably on it. It was kind of puzzle to. some peo- pie why it didn't come up last Mon day night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
TWO MORE AsPHYXIATED.

Hartford, March 2.-Quinnito Chizo and Errito Fibre, the former thirty five and the latter thirty -four years of ago, were found dead and dying re- spectively at their boarding house, II Walnut street, to-day, the result of accidental asphyxiation, by ilIuminat- ing gas. The two men were Italians and as they came only short time ago, nothing is known as to their rela- tions. Fibre is now in the Hartford hospital ill a bad condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
CARNEGIE FOR skIRo.
Would Not Discuss Politics OF His Latest Gift of $5,0O0,0 1000.

Would Not Discuss Politics OF His r Latest Gift of $j,e00,000.
 NEW YORK, March 21.-Departing from his usual attitude of affable com municability, MT, Andrew Carnegie would not discuss either public issues or his latest reported private benefac- ton of $5,OOO,O00 to the Pittsburg Technical institute as he stood on the promenade deck of the American liner St. Paul just ready to sail for England.
 All he would say was that the two besetting sins of the American people seemed to be drinking and gambling. He made a pun about thH cotton mar ket break, saying it was hard for nervous, ambitious Americans to keep "unsullied" and laughed heartily when he uttered the word
 His little daughter was scampering around the deck, and she proved an easier target for the interviewers. She corrected one who asked her if she was glad to go to Skibo, saying: "It's Skee-bo, not Sky-bo. Don't you know that? Of course I'm glad to go. Oh yes, I've got a lot of dollies in the trunk with me. I didn't leave all of them here"
 Have you seen your $5,Ooo lion at the zoo lately ?'
 Yes. Isn't he beauty?
 What would you do if your father gave you million dollars?''
 'Oh. I do not know. I don't know anything about money except that my papa is the wealthiest man in the world''
 'Wealthier than MT. Rockefeller
 Mister who? don't know him. But there, I must go to Mama" And the tlaxen hair stood out almost straight behind the we'll set head as the heiress to the Carnegie millions danced down the companionway and across the deck to the group where her parents stood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
COMPANY C.
 SECOND THIS TIME.

The figures of merit for the different military companies of the state shows that Company L of Meriden leads the Second regiment with the high mark of 99.41, while Company c of this city is close second with mark of 99.0S. The. standing of the twelve companies is as follows: Company A, 93.35; Com pany B, 91.12; Company c. 91,57;; ]; Company D, Ss.9O; Company B, 91.35; Company F. 97.86; Company G, 99oS; Company H, sO.23; Company I, 9697 !; Company K, 95.3s; Company l., 9941: Company M, 97.O6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
ARRIVED AT SIAM.

Bangkok, Siam, March 21.-Prof Ed ward H. StrobeI, general advisor to the government of Siam, has arrived here. Prof Strobel is bemis professor of international law at Harvard, and was formerly secretary of the United States legation at Madrid, United States minister to Chile, third assist ant secretary of state, United States minister to Ecuador and arbitrator in the Freraut claim between France and Chile. He is on leave of absence of two years from Harvard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
STRIKERS RETURN B T
 WERE SSsT HOME

New Bedford, Mass. March 21.- More than 200 of the 500 weavers at the Dartmouth cotton mills, who struck last month against an obnox- ious order to scrub floors. were turned away when they reported for work to- day. The strikers had voted to re- turn as the United Textile Workers refused to sanction their action. Agent Langshaw declined to discharge the 300 or more non-union weavers who had been hired during the strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
RANCHMAN ACQUITTED.
Dewey and His Cowboys Not Guilty
 of Murder.

Norton, Kan, March 21.-Chauncey Dewey and his two cowboys, Clyde Wilson and William J. Mcbride, were acquitted of the charge of murdering Burchard Berry. Dewey, a young mil ionaire ranchman, became involved in quarrel with the Berry family, who were also prominent cattlemen, and as 8 result Burchard, Alpheus and Daniel Berry were killed
 Dewey, McBride and Wilson were in dicted on three separate counts. this trial being upon that of killing Burch- ard Berry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
A Woman. Contempt For Japan

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The pa- triotism of the Countess Marguerite Cassini, daughter of the Russian am bassador, Count Cassini, is beyond question. Countess Cassini had q mar velous gown, newly made of embroid- cred Japanese crape, that cost large sum. The story has just become pub- lie that on the day Russia declared war on Japan the countess contemptuously gave the gown to the cook at the en- hassy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
EX-nAYOR GRACE.
We'll Known New York Millionaire Died in That City To-Day.

or William Grace, died of pneumonia to-day at his residence in this city. He was seventy-two years of age. Mir Grace was elected mayor of New York in 1880 on the democratic ticket and was again elected in 1884. His wealth is estimated at many millions. When the news of his death became known the flag on City hall was half maSted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
HEARD AT ROCKVILLE.

Rockville, March 21.-Residents in this section of the state were aroused about 80 to-day by an earth quake shock which rattled dishes and occasioned general alarm. A number Of people who were alarmed went through their houses looking for burg lars. thinking that this was the cause of the disturbance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
CossAcKs COMING

St Louis, March 21.-Captain Alexia Gregorian of the Caucasus. Russia, is here conferring with the worlds fair officials regarding the exhibition of q troop of Cossacks during the exposi- ton. He has the permission of the Russian government to bring the men to the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
Loving Cup For President Eliot.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 21.- Surrounded by members of his family hno of the college faculty, who brought many tokens of their love and esteem, Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard university since 18G9 celebrated his seventieth anniversary in a happy mood here. President Eliot was in- vited to University hall, where he met the faculty and was presented with 8 loving cup
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
STRIKING BRICKLAYERS
 ARE STILL OUT,

New York. March 21.-None of the striking bricklayers or laborers re- turned to work to-day and, according to representatives of the brickldyers' and laborers' unions, the situation is practically unchanged from last week. Negotiations which have been carried on quietly for the last few days will be continued, but the generally ac- cepted idea is that nothing definite will be accomplished before Wednes- day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
IN SEARCH OF GOLD.

St Petersburg, March 21.-The Mo- vosti declares that the real secret of the British Thibetan expedition is the discovery of immensely rich gold de posits. Thibet being, in fact, a second California. The Novoe Vremya pub fishes prominently Paris dispatch de- claring it is believed there that triple alliance between Japan, China and Korea has been formed, which was the real object of the Marquis Ito's visit to Seoul.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
HER EIGHTEENTH CHLD.

Manchester. March 21.-The eight eenth child was born last night to MT and Mrs John Jewel of Talcottville. Mir Jewel is a mill worker. The lat est arrival is boy. Of the other children, all of whom were born sin gly, twelve are living.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
DEAD AT PASADENA.

Pasadena, Calif., March 21.-A. w. Colgate of Morristown, N. J., a veal thy soap manufacturer, aged 65 years, has dropped dead as he was about to enter the residence of a friend in orange Grove avenue. Death was due to heart failure. MT Colgate had been staying at a hotel here since Decem- Der 19. and was apparently in the best of health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
Canada Will Increase Her Army

OTTAWA, Ont, March 21. - Even Canada is providing for war. A bill which is to be put before parliament for the purpose of providing for an army of 100000 men has been drafted and no doubt will go through without a hitch. The idea is to take such steps, by means of central depots and train Ing schools, as to have always 46,Oo0 volunteers on hand. This number can be easily increased in time of war by calling out country reserves to the number of, 100000. Tn addition to this there is to be nucleus for a second line of defense of another 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
!.JAPAN'S
 AMBITION
Restore ManChuria
 to China.
Would Drive the Russians Across the AmurS Supp ply of Paper Scarce and Russian Editors Can Hardly Get Out Papers.

St Petersburg, March 21.--V IadTVO- tstok papers which have just arrived here say that a member of the Japan csc consulate declared on the eve of his departure that it was Japan's ann bition to drive the Russians across the Anaur, restore Manchuria to China and annex Korea.
 The Vladivostok editors find it al most impossible to get out their pa9 pers. The supply of paper is practi- cally exhausted. they cannot get up { steam in the press boilers because the horses which carted the water have gone, most of the reporters and com positors have either been called to the colors or have bolted, and no adver- tisements are being received.
 St Petersburg. March 21, 2 p. m- Beyond the movement of troops to the far east, which is progressing sat fsfactorily and in accordance with Russian plans, the governments ad- vices indicate little change in the sit nation. No official telegrams announc- ing collisions with the enemy had been received up to noon. The gov ernment had no information to sub, stantiate the reported capture of 1,S0O $ Japanese near the YaIu river and it is assumed that it would immediately have been reported if true.
 Tokio. March 21.-As a result of the series of conferences between the party leaders it seems certain that the gov ernment will abandon it's attempt to create salt monopoly, place a tax on silk and also make smaller increase in the land tax than originally pro- posed.
 The members of the cabinet are hold ing series of conferences with the party leaders, who have been explain ing how the interests of the people they represent are affected by the war taxes. The cabinet is endeavoring to frame measures which will prove sat isfactory to the people.
 There is growing feeling that the government should not attempt the inn mediate payment of large part of the cost of the war by taxation, but that it should issue bonds and extend the payments over series of years.
 Tokio. March 21 The vote of thanks to the navy for it's victories off Port Arthur which will be moved ill the house of representatives tomorrow, will praise the valor and neroism of the officers and men and express the gratitude of the nation to them.
 Shanghai, March 21.-The Chinese government troops have been defeated by band of one thousand opium smugglers under a leader named Yuam. The troops lost sixteen men and the remainder fled.
 Seoul March 21-The Japanese have stopped Brigadier General Hen " T. Allen, chief of the Philippine copstabulary and United States mili- tary observer with the Russian army at Ping Yang, requesting him not to proceed nearer the outposts.
 Che Foo. March 21.-The Chinese Pea Yang squadron, consisting of the cruisers Hai-Chi, Hi-Ying, Hi-Tien and Hai Shew, under command of Admiral Tsah, have arrived here. It is under stood that 1t will proceed to New Chwang as soon as the ice is cleared from that port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

Fftchburg Mass, March Civilian A. SmallWood and an unidentified man were killed by the explosion of gaso- lene tank at the oil house of c. A. Cross here to-day. Smallwood's body was blown into the river which passes the place. The loss on the building will not exceed $3,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
sTJRyEYING PARTY ATTACKED

Manila, March 21.-Ladrones at lacked a surveying party yesterday ten miles north of Calamba. A. s. Per kins. who was ill charge of the survey ing party. was wounded and one prl- vate Of the constabulary was killed and another wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
SuIlY'S Assignee.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Daniel J. Sully & Co.,, the cotton firm whose sus- pension has been announced have placed their affairs in the hands of Joseph Fl. Hoadley of the Interna- tional Power company and General Carriage company, as the assignee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-21
EXCHANGED SALUTES.

St Thomas, D. W. l., March 21-- The Turkish cruiser Abdul Medjid Quilt by the Cramps), arrived here yesterday from Norfolk, Va, March f, and exchanged salutes with the shore batteries. She will proceed Tuesday on her way to Constantinople