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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
BLOOD ON
 THE WALK.
w fitness at Bechtel
 Case Saw It.
Directly i'm Front , of the Bechtel Resident-nO- ther and Daughter Off, ten Quarreled Says One Witness.

Allentown, Pa, Jan 15.-ln the trial to-day Of Mrs Catherine Bechtel, as an accessory after the fact to the murder of her daughter, Mabel, counsel for the defense continued the cross-exam- ination of Mrs Margaret Miller, who was on the witness stand when court adjourned yesterday. Mrs Miller tes- tified that she observed three blood spots on the sidewalk directly in front of the Bechtel home. The first drop, said Mrs Miller. was about three feet from the entrance to the areaway where Mabels body was found. lne second was two feet nearer the curb, and the third was about the same dis tance from the second. Changing the subject of examination, Attorney Schaadt asked Mrs Miller if she mo- ticed any carriage tracks ill the rear ot the Bechtel house after Mabeis body was found. Mrs Miller said she saw carriage tracks and hoof marks, add ing:
 '"They looked as though the horse did not stand still"
 Mrs Miller. you said yesterday" continued Mir Schaadt, ''that Tom did not talk to Mabel Is it fact that Tom hardly spoke to any member of the family?"
 ..Yes, sir,' replied the witness.
 ''What did Mrs Bechtel say about Iom?"
 'sShe often said: I've got a deaf and dumb boy.''
 ..How was Mrs Bechtel toward Ma beIf"
 '.She was too good to her. Mabel controlled her mother and did as she pleased.'
 Did Mabel ever quarrel with her mother?"
 'sOh. yes, sir, she used to swear at ger something dreadful
 Questioned by the district attorney Mrs Miller said she found pair of overalls in her yard on the day follow ing the murder but she could not say they were Thomas BechteFs. The wit ness testified that Mrs Bechtel and Mabel frequently quarreled about Weisenberg, the mother objecting to her daughter associating with him.
 Mrs Lizzie Wieand. who lives ill the house adjoining the Bechtel home, tes- tified that only thin partition Sep arated the two dwellings and that she could easily distinguish the voices of the Bechtels in conversation. She said she heard nothing unusual on the night Mabel was murdered. She heard the front door of the Bechtel home open and close twice, the first time about 12:15 and again about 1 o'clock.
 Albert Hartzell, brother of Mrs Wieand. said that on Monday night preceding the nnding of MabePs body. he was home entertaining some friends. Shortly before midnight they were d4s- turbed by the loud barking of the dogs in the yard of the Bechtel house. It was midnight when his friends left the house.
 the witness was asked.
 stNot right away" replied Hartzell.
 Did you hear anything?"
 ''I heard the door in the Bechtel house open and shut"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

 WANTS AID
Makes Appeal to the
 Officials.
Wants to Exterminate Mag azine Swindlers More Than $5O,OOO Made by the Schemers Since Be- gining Operations.

New York, Jan 15.-Inspector Nc Clusky of the detective bureau has asked the postoffice officials to help his department exterminate a petty swim ding operation being carried on in this city whitA4 Is said to have drawn i'll the aggregate more than $5O,000 from the mldde and far west,
 Three men are back of the scheme, which consists of securing yearly sub- scriptions # $1.35 for magazine that Is barred from the mails. Procuring lists of thousands of persons in distant states, circular letters were sent out saying that a friend had ordered the magazine sent them for a year; that. at 9 monthly prize drawing, they have won valuable watch, but, unfor- tunately, the friend failed to send S1 .35 for the magazine. The recipient of the letter is invited to send the money in order to procure the prize, and the Do- lice say thousands have done so. How ever, they refuse to come from their homes to give evidence owing to the small sum involved, and the police say they are powerless to suppress the sWindIers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
NEARLY ASPHYXIATED.
Louis Hill and Family of South Leon-
 ard Street Extension.

Thirteen persons were nearly as phyXiated by coal gas in house on South Leonard street extension on Wednesday morning. The persons were MT and Mrs Louis Hill and chil- dren. Four of the children were so badly affected by the gas that at first their lives were despaired of.
 When MT and Mrs Hill were about to retire to rest on Tuesday night, they decided to place some coal on the fire so that it would keep burning until the morning, and thus it would not be necessary to build a new fire in the morning. So the stove was filled with coal and MT and Mrs Hill retired for the night. All went well, apparently, until MT Hill aWoke about 5:3O We'd nesday morning. He had a very sick. ening feeling. He could hardly breathe, as the air was filled with coal gas. Mr Hill arose with all possible speed. Fealizing the situation at once. One of the doors of the stove had been left open and as the drafts had been closed the coal gas had no way to es- cape except through the opened door. And 1t made good use of this opening.
 MT Hill hastily summoned Dr Belle mare, who found that every member of the family had been affected by the coal gas. Four of the children were in a serious condition and the doctor had to work over them for some time be- fore lie succeeded in getting them out of danger. Two of the children w-4- have to remain in bed for few days. It was q fortunate escape and Mr anu Mrs Hill are thankful that there were no fatal results from the oversight of closing the drafts and leaving the stove door open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Cool, Deliberate Suicide.

MORA, Minn., Jan. b. After ar- ranging device which would make the recovery of her body easy Mrs. J. o. Pope, wife of prominent attorney, has committed suicide. She left a note containing the sole information that her body would be found in the lake. Searchers along the shore came upon q post to which was fastened a rope The rope extended into the water, and when it was drawn i'll the suicides body was found at the other end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
CAPTURED AT LAST.
Han Who Ran Away With Woman
 and Some Iewelry.

The police made quite capture to- day. For some time tho authorities of New Jersey have been looking for man named Anniable Dt Rienzi, who ran away with q woman named Mrs Dominica Marrottn of Hoboken and cash and jewelry amounting to $1.375. Di Rienzi and Marrotta are related by marriage and Marrotta is jeweler of large means in Hoboken.
 For some time he had suspected that Df Rienzi and Mrs Marrotta were on more than familiar terms, but objections by him ayailed noth- ing and few months ago they dis appeared, taking with them S6OO in cash, a bracelet worth $15O, gold watc hworth $75, ring worth $15O, earrings said to be valued at $25O and a diamond pin worth S2OO. The couple were traced as far as San Francisco, where they remained some time, pre- sumably. but they couldn't be found when officers went to arrest them and it was supposed they went south. From that time to week or so ago the movements of the couple were a mystery, and then, as suddenly as they had disappeared. the woman re- turned.
 Her companion came to Waterbury few days ago and word to that ef. feet reached Marrotta. This morning lawyer from Hoboken came to town with the usual papers containing a description of the man and he was ar- rested on Chatfield avenue this noon by Supernumerary Policeman Cola santo.
 None of the missing jewelry was found on him. He was staying with a baker on Chatfield avenue. After the requisite extradition papers are procured Di Rienzi will be taken to HobolSen unless he valves all that red tape bother.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
CITY NEWS

Skating at John D.'s rink tonight. Call at United States LaDs corpor- ation office and select building lot, 25x100. free
 The store of the Glasgow Woolen Go, situated in the Moriarty block on East Main street for the past year or two, is closed to-day.
 The clothing store kept by E. I. Seiderman on Bank street was at tached to-day for bill for $135, oweu William Traurig.
 Julius zibell has just returned from the south where he has been sojourning for the past three months. Durnig his absence he has visited Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
 General Manager Sewell said this
 afternoon that the local trolley system is ready to be operated by power from the new power house at Bulls Bridge, on the Housatonic. He could not say when the change will be made, but it is liable to take place any day.
 The case of the Waterbury Wire
 Die Go was argued this morning by Attorney John O'Neill before the
 United States circuit court i'll Hart ford. The question involved is whether or not diamonds used in man. ufacturing are liable to custom du- ties
 The whole force of the water de- partment started out to-day to inspect the faucets about the city with view to getting line upon the source of so much waste of water. A thorough in spection will be made of every place in Waterbury where city water is la made to remedy the evil
 Two young women living on Bishop street named Rose Feeley and Rose Quinn, while coasting on Pine street. last night, collided with a sleigh and received injuries that will confine them to tho house for some time Miss Feeley's head was cut and required seven stitches, and Miss Quinn was cut in .--e face Yesterday Ethel Walden was sliding down Cooke street, on which she lives when she was run down by a sleigh. She was kicked by the horse and run over by the sleigh, but phy- sician found her actual injuries rather slight.
 Brigadier Alexander Lamb, the rep resentative of the American Saliva ton Army for Connecticut, Rhode Is land and Western Massachusetts, will be the speaker at the Y. NJ. c. A. meeting in Jacques opera. house 1t o'clock Sunday afternoon. Miss Flora Stops will be the soloist on this occasion. If the opera house is as <, warm and comfortable as it was last week no man will stay away on ac count of the chilly atmosphere which they experienced the Sunday when MT Haywood was the speaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Auto Exploston killed Owner.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 15.--C. L.. Caldwell, who disappeared in his au- tomobile on Tuesday night, Jan. 5, has been found dead in field some dis tance from the Compton road, south of this city. The automobile was con sumed by fire, from an explosion of gasoline presumably, and CaldwelPs body was found lying across the front of the vehicle, burned to blackened mass. The supposition is that Cald- well lost his way and the machine be- came unmanageable in the field where it was found and that an explosion di- rectly beneath the feet of the driver rendered him unable to escape from the flames that followed the igniting of the gasoline
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
FATHER KEEFE
 SENT TO ST. ANNsS.

The Rev Father William Keefe of Taftville has been appointed n curate at St Ann's church in this city, to suc- ceed the Rev Father Grenier, who has been transferred to New Haven. Father Keefe is Waterbury boy. His parents reside on Maple street. He is graduate of the Waterbury High school, being a member of the class of 1896. He received his collegiate edu- cation at Holy Cross college, where he graduated in 1899. On the completion of his collegiate course he was sent by the Right Rev Bishop Tierney to the American college at Louvain, Belgium, to study for the priesthood. He was ordained at Louvain several months ago. His first appointment on his re- turn home was at the Catholic church in Taftville. where he has been assist ant priest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
THE NOORDLAND IS IN.
The Captain Had the s.All WelI' Sig.
 nalS Set.

Philadelphia, Jan 15.-The steamship sighted off the Delaware capes at 9:22 proved to be the Nordland She passed the breakwater q few minutes after 10 o'clock. The captain signalled "All well" but gave no intimation as to the nature of the damage sustained by the NOordland. The Noordland was due to arrive in this city on Sunday last from Liverpool. On January 13 the captain of the British steamship Cornishman, which arrived at Portland Mex. reported having fallen in with the ;Noordland on January 3 in disabled condition. Before being able to learn the nature of her injury the two steam ships became separated by the severe weather The Noordland sailed from Liverpool on December 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
PIGOTT ARRESTED.
Han Who Disappeared With. His Niece
 Two Years Ago.

Chica go, Jan 15.--A dispatch to the Tribune from Denver, Col, says: Henry Herbert Pigott, who achieved notorie- ty in 1901 by clipping from Philadel- phia to Denver with Charlotte Bryan, his wife's niece, disappearing, it is claimed with funds estimated at more than $500, 900, has been arrested with the woman at Princeton, B. c. The capture was effected after long chase on dog sleds through a wild, mountainous country. Pigott asked to be allowed his liberty on condition of turned over to the police Papers rep resenting $5OO,000 were found by the detectives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Rntton Saved Life.

CHARLOTTE, N. C., Jan. 15e-Safe crackers blew open three safes in the heart of the business section of the city and within g half block of the police station. When officers interrupted the work one of the burglars shot Police man Shields in the breast at close range. The ball struck a button, and the officer escaped injury. The burglars secured about S25 and escaped. The board of aldermen offers $400 reward for the guilty parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
C0rhlara,a f,nhIe.

WASHINGTON, Jan. b. = Admiral Coghlan has cabled the navy depart ment from Colon as follows: Report of the appearance of Colombian force between Colon and Chiriqui Lagoon due to men now in that vicinity who belonged to Colombian forces who would not join Panama men, but took to the mountains behind Davod and are now unorganized marauders. There were originally about 300 men. Some, unarmed. have been seen about Santa Fe and Goblet river, committing depre- dations''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
FATAL STROKE.
Former Governor Bushnell Stricken at Columbus
 Was at Inauguration

Columbus, O.. Jan 15.-Former Gov ernor Asa $. Bushnell of Springfield O., who was stricken with apoplexy last Monday after witnessing the cere- monies attending the inauguration of Governor Herricl, died at Grant hos pita1 here thls morning at 1:52 o'clock. The end came peacefully. All day long MT Bushnell lay in profound stupor, somewhat irregular pulse beat being the only indication of life. His wife and family, who were summoned from Springfield when he was first stricken, had been in almost constant attendance at his bedside and were with him at the eno. Mrs Bushnell has borne up under the strain with remarkable for titude. but her daughters. Mrs Me- Grew and Mrs Dimmond, are almost prostrateu. Besides the wife and daughters, one son, John l.. Bushnell, survives.
 The body will be taken to Springfield today for burial.
 Governor Bushnell was born at kome, N. Y.. September 16. 1884. He came to Ohio with his parents when II years old, residing first at Cincin- nati and since 1851 at Springfield.
 From position as bookkeeper he rose to partnership in tho Wardner, buSQu6ll CC bI6SSuGE@ OO, FludHul uldCluI- CTS of farming implements, of which he became president in 1SS6 He served in the civil war, being mustered out with the rank of captain.
 Tn 1885 Mir Bushnell was chairman of the republican state executive com mittee.
 He was nominated by exclamation for lieutenant-governo in 1887 by the state republican committee, but de- clined the honor on account of press ing private business interests. -~r Bushnell was one of the four delegates at large from Ohio to the national re- publican convention at Minneapolis Il 1892.
 He served two terms as governor of Ohio. being elected in 1895 and re- elected in 1897.
 Two weeks ago MT Bushnell divided three-quarters of a million dollars among members of his family as a New Years gift.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Favor saminen Government.

WASHINGTON, Jan 15.-The state department is in receipt of energetic protests from large importing fir1ps in New York against the action of the provisional government or govern ments in Santo Domingo who interfere with legitimate trade by paper block ades. The general tenor of these pro- tests is that at this particular season, when the sugar crop is about to be marketed, the recognition of these blockades would have a most perni- cious influence on American interests, as most of the sugar is marketed here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Thomas O'Brien of Bridgeport Badly
 Mansled on Third Rail.

New York, Jan 1o.-Thomas O'Brien Of Bridgeport, Conn, a brakeman en- ployed by the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, was killed early to-day on the structure of the Third avenue elevated railroad near the station at 133d street and Willis avenue. O'Brien had just returned to the city on his train and it is thought was killed by the third rail while walk ing across the structure. The body was struck by train and was badly mangled. It Was necessary to raise the car on jacks to remove it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Inaorsed Panama Policy.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 15.-By unaYls 4mous vote and with great show of en- thusiasm the National Live Stock as sociation adopted resolutions heartily indorsing the policy of President Roose- welt with reference to the building of the Panama canal. Tne call for vote twas the signal for a roar of "Ayesw and burst of applause. Not dissent ing voice was raised. A copy of the resolution was immediately wired to the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
AMERICAN BAND FROM.

Tomorrow evening the .Amerieas. band will give another popular prom enade at the Auditoruln. As tho band is to give concert at Polls the- ater in the near future 1t has been decided to omit the concerts at the Auditorium. which are usually given previous to the dance program. and to play dance music instead. The danc- ing will begin at S:15 tomorrow even- ing and there will be 9 numbers on the program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
sncce..fuI rest For Gas.

GARLAND, Nyyo., Jan. 15.-While several Mormons are vending their way across the pra4fies near here one, to quench his thirst, rolled a snowball and noticed strong odor of gas. Scrap ing the snow aside, he found steady current of gas issuing with hissing sound from cleft in the rocks. Light ing q match D test the substance, the Morrnons igni,ted the gas, causing an explosion, which scorched their faces and sent a column of flame many feet high. ase f=s-~-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
cannot Be P&id In Lump sum.

PRoyTDENcE,A R. l., Jan. 15-Judge Dubers of the supreme court in q re- script handed dowI2 holds that under the statutes alimony Aeannot be paid to a woman in gross slsApl. The rescrlpt was in answer to a reqSlest that Wli- Ham Hartley, whose wifeN recently se- cured divorce. be ortleredS 10 pay all- nony in a lump sum instead 0eA weekly instaIlments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Roosevelt Denies Hanna story.

WASHINGTON, Jan 15.-An au- thoritative denial has been given out from the White House of the report that the president had said When Senator Hanna comes back from Ohio l am going to make him either fish or cut bait" 1t is explained that the pres ident had never made any such remark, and that all publications purporting to quote Mir. Roosevelt on political mat ters personal to himself were false.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
sn1ior Arrested For Murder.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. 15..-Paul Braun, q sailor and an oyster steamer worker, who was serving a jail sen tence for drunkenness, has been arrest ed here charged with a murder com mitted in New London recently. Braun was arrested, with another man, soon after the murder, but was discharged in the city court of that city for lack of evidence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
EVICTION AT EAST END.

The residents of the eastern section of the city were treated to the not very edifying sight of an eviction to-day A family who occupied tenement on East Main street, near Wall street. re- fused to pay and was consequently elected to-day by Constable Lannen- The household articles remained in the street for about two hours when m &WAy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Shot His sxvectheart.

Z SOUTH NORWALTz, Conn, Jan. IS William Carpenter, young man twenty-one gearsSold. last night shot and seriously wounded Miss Margaret Nevils, young girl with whom he had been keeping company The girls con- dition is critical Carpenter has con fessed to the e.Iioe If -soifcr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
BRYAN WILL BE EDITOR.
or Hearst's St. Louis Paper Say
 Everything Points to Victory.

Chicago, Jan William J. Bryan Autographed from Hannibal, Mo. nat he never heard Of Hearst's St Louis paper, but that he would publish Il daily edition of The Commoner in St Louis during the convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Bu1garians Killed Thirty Turk

SALONIKA, Macedonia, Jan. 15.--A Turkish powder magazine in the Ku- manova district, sixteen miles from Uskub, has been blown up by Bull garians. Thirty Turks were killed A sharp engagement is reported to have occurred near Demirhissar, forty.Iiye miles from Salonika
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
F,,l,I. FROM ROOF.

While working about q house on East Main street yesterday afternoon l,atrick COughlan of Welton street, for mer1y carriage maker, fell from the roof of the house to the ground. dis tance of about thirty feet. His back was slightly sprained, but he escaped serious injury
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
JAMES M'DONALD.

James Mcdonald, a well known resi- dent of the west end, died at his home, 29 French street, last night. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mary. Margaret and Rosella, and four sons. James, John, George and Martin. He leaves one sister. Mrs James Me Ginnis. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon to the Immaculate ConeeptioEa church and interment will be in St Jeeeph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
SAFE ROBBER.
Covered by Five Policemen. Most Expert in the
 Country.

Chicago, Jan 15.-With the reyolvers Of five policemen pointed at his head, William Hoolihan, alias Bid" said to be one of the most expert safe robbers, in America, has been compelled to sub- init to arrest in Chicago saloon. The prisoner, who is said to have been q fugitive for the past seven years, is wanted for having broken out of jail in Virginia, where he was sent on q charge of safe blowing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night; Saturday fair except probably snow ill southwest portion; colder to- night: Saturday warmer in southern portion; fresh to brisk west to north winds