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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
FIDDLER THROWN OUT,
 HIS WAGON DAMAGED

A rag peddler named Abraham Vic novicz got wheel of his wagon caught in the trolley track just above the Wa tering trough this noon, and this threw the horse to one side causing it to run away. The wagon was thrown against the curbstone and the horse in trying to get to the street again, slipped and fell, and over and over the horse and wagon rolled. In the first somersault the driver was thrown off and in the next his head was caught under the dash board but was not in contact with the ground. The second somersault smashed the shafts and threw the horse, and before it had time to recover itself a dozen men were at hand. some holding the terrified ani- nal and others lifting the wagon off the owner. Everybody supposed Vic novicz could not have escaped without some bones being broken, but he got up smiling. Before the excitement had abated fellow countryman of vicnovicz, also peddler, drove up hitched the broken wagon to his own and drove away, while Vicnovicz marched off with his horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
REDUCTION OF BIO.

New York. June 15.-The first cut on east bound steamship rates has been announced. It represents a re- duction of S1O from the $30 rate that has been in force between New York and Hamburg by the Hamburg Ameri- can line and becomes effective at once for the steamship Pennsylvania, sailing on Saturday next. The Gu nard line steamers have been booking third class passengers to Hamburg, trans-shipping them at Liverpool, and 1t is expected they will meet the Ham burg cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
GEORGE. JUNIOR.
Going to Cripple Creek General Bell Bids Him
 Welcome.

Victor, Colo, June 15-RepoEts have reached the district that Henry George, Jr, would come here for the purpose of looking into the labor diff fioulttes and that the intention was to immediately arrest him This report gained such prominence that General Bell decided to issue the following or der which he personally sent to MT George, now in Denver:
 'sIt having come to the knowledge of the military commander that Henry George, IT, of New York, is contem- plating visit to the greatest gold mining district in all the world, Grip pie Creek, for the purpose of thorough ly Investigating conditions, and the report being in circulation throughout the country that he would be arrested, it is hereby ordered that said Henry George. Jr, a law-abiding American citizen, who has the good of the coun- try at heart at all times, shall be treated as an honored guest by every officer and enlisted man in the Nation al guard of Colorado. and the, 10000 loyal law-abiding citizens Of Teller county, Colorado.
 Assuring him every courtesy and attention under military Jurisdiction with every possible convenience and protection as long as he may care to remain in our district as a citizen of the United States, with the advance guarantee and assurance that Colo rado is in America to-day
 (SignefIl
 SHERMAN BELL, Brig Gen.
 "Adjutant general state of Colo rado."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
HORIZONS TO BUILD.

Mexico City, June 15.-More than i. 300 miles of railroad. it is said, are to be built in Mexico under the direct auspices of the Mormon church. Blsh- op w. D. Johnson, who represents the church in this country. is here arrang- ing for the construction of the road. It is expected the road wll run from Ameca in the state of Jalisco to Ofu- dad Juarez, opposite E1 Paso, Texas The Mexica ngoyernment has given tue Mormon church another grant of 100000 acres of land in the state of Chihuahua.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
TRADES UNION MEN TO MEET.
Will Discuss Carpenters Strike Other Matters Togh Union Men Say Strike is Still On--Not Dozen
 Good Carpenters At Work.

fore hitting it." The reporter said that the Master Builders association was authority for the statement "oh," he replied, s'don't take any stock in what they tell you. If they want to bring common laborers here from New York and pay them anywhere from $3 to $4 a day, that is thair bust ness, but I object to seeing these men referred to as carpenters, for they know nothing about the business"
 In answer to a question as to what was the present status of the strike, the gentleman said that 1t was on as tight as the first day and that there was not much Likelihood of a settle ment, although the men now as at the outset were willing to meet the bosses and straighten out the kinks that had set them apart and still keeps them at swords point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
CITY NEW $


 St Cecilia's drum corps will meet toA morrow night atsT:30 for rehearsal.
 A son was born yesterday to MT and Mrs John O'Donnell of 40 Franklin street.
 MT and Mrs William Fitzpatrick of 62 Pleasant street.
 A baby boy was born this week to Baldwin street.
 Mir and Mrs Timothy Thompson of 281 Dublin street are receiving cons gratulations. It is a boy.
 The engagement of Charles A. Fine of this city to Miss Sophie Schwartz of New Haven is announced.
 The Holy Name society of st Frari- cis Xavier's parish will hold meet- ing at the church at T:15 o'clock fl1is evening.
 There will be an important meeting of Division 1, A. 0. H., tomorrow night. Every member is requested to be present.
 Hugh M Crean and Miss Anna F.. Stack were married yesterday morning at o'clock at St Francis Xavier $. church by Rev Father Curtin. James Crean was best man and Miss Nora Crean was maid of honor, sister and brother of the groom. The couple will reside at 746 Baldwin street
 The hearing held few days ago on the account of A~ H, Wells, adminis~ trator. on the doings of Franklyn Todd as conservator for Mrs Evelyn F. Arur< ris, was decided to-day by Judge Lowe He disallows a claim of $21 Of Mrs. II11t, al f,~ Hot two claims. one for $ST5 and another for $25.
 The supreme court has found error in the case of George IA Boughton. trustee, vs Henry I. Boughton, and re mands the case to the superior court but only for reassignnlent of dam ages only. Prentice, judge. Tn the. suit of James A. Mulligan, adminisfrH tor ys the Predential Insurance Co Of America, no error has been found. Hammersley, judge.
 Tn connection with the athletic events which willsbe run by the South End Social olub at the grounds of tho Waterbury Driving Assocfatfon July 4. ". W Pease. th8well known horse man, will put on a race tor the 2:30 class. half mile heats. for 30 bushels of oats Entry blanks canea1ee had by calling on so1 writing to Mr Tease, 23 Spring street.
 "Oh,' exclaimed Mayor EftOnsat the meeting of the dgpaEtneTHttso1 public works yesterday afternopn when the vote passed by the aldermen 9fvinG them a tip about seatEson the green was brought forward, and fhen as if lrecOIlecting himself he placed his' hand on his forehead. fr0EVned. cast HlfeEl1ata Glesncea sssf 4fh3 rnznall lssiumers ana hnalf# Ehugh EAss srEueozaa moved The seats sa71s orE nbklE Ibak their whereabouts xpas mystery to the public when the a1aernaen took the EnASssssstp aand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15

Representative of the different trades unions will hold a meeting in Carpenters and Joiners' hall tonight for the purpose of getting together. This is in accordance with a general law which it seems Waterbury was rather slow in complying with. It is understood that the attendance will be large and enough headway will be made to establish the new organizati ton on solid basis.
 Talking about the. matter to-day one of the union men said that he laughed the other day when he saw in the Democrat that the bosses had, secured two hundred carpenters from out of town. Why" he continued, ''as a matter Bf fact, they haven't dozen practical workmen Go around and look at them and you'll see some of them make a dozen aims at nail be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
PAYNE COLLAPSED.
Chairman of Republican Convention
 Ovarcnrne To-Day.

Chicago, June 15-Postmaster Gen. eral Henry c. Payne, chairman of the national republican committee, col lapsed at the Auditorium annex today MT Payne has not been i'll good health for some time. Recently he took an ocean voyage for the purpose of recu- peration. He was in his room when the attack occurred. His ailment, it appears, was of an apoplectic charac. ter. 1t took place shortly before the time set for the meeting of the com- mittee over which he expected to pre- side. sit was stated that Senator w B. Scott of West Virginia would assume the position this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
KILLED A CHINAFfAN,
 GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE

Plymouth, Mass, June 15s-A life sentence in the Massachusetts state prison was imposed to-day on Cyrus L. Ryan, who was convicted last week of murdering a Hanover ChinamaJl, Soo Hoo Tee Yoke by name, and oth- erwise known as Quong Sing. On January 28 Ryan choked the Chinaman to death and then placed the latter's head and shoulders in a tub of water Ryan's defense was that the Chinaman attacked him first with 8 revolver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
RUN ON BANK.
Depositors at South Framingham
 Have Drawn Ont SaO, 1000.

South Birmingham. Mass, June 15.-- When the doors of the Farmers and Mechanics Savings bank here were opened for business at 9 o'clock today 50 or 60 depositors were in line wait ing to withdraw their funds. News of the run of the previous two days had apparently spread to Saxonville, Hop- kinton and other nearby places, as de positors from those localities appeared to be in the majority at the banks doors.
 The bank officials said they were ready to pay depositors with all inter- est due, as fast as. books were present ed. About 200 deposftors had with drawn about $4O,O0O up to this morn ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
NAVAL FIGHT IS ON.

London. June 15.-A dispatch to the Central News from TOkio filed this Wednesday, afternoon says 6 naval engagement is now in progress off Tsuschima island in the Korean straits, between three Russian cruisers which escaped from Vladivostok and a number of Japanese ships.
 The Central News dispatch adds that the Vladtvostok squadron was first reported June 14 from Oki island (off Kioto, Japan. in the sea of Japan) Later in the day cannonading was heard northwest of Nagato, lon the Japanese coast. in the straits of Ko- real. The captain Of a Japanese mer- chant ship reports this morning that his ship was fired upon by a Russian Warship.
 Heavy cannonadin9 was heard early this morning in the neighburhOod o1 Oki island, and subsequently, came news of the engagement already re ferred4toet etn the Tokfo dispatch.
 NAVAL FIGHT SOON.
 St Petersburg, June 15. 3 :35 D. n,. No 4iHform06fonesi UK5sRinahle here re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
ROOMS FOR PARKER-

New York, June 15.-It is reported in political circles here. says the Times that a suite of rooms has been en- gagged at leading St Louis hotel for Chief Judge Alton B. Parker during the democratic national convention The report that he will go to St Louis is not confirmed, however, and his friends discredit the story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
The Champion Skipper,

NEW YORK, Juns 15.-Pretty little Katie Deckerman, six years old is the champion rope skipper of ths-east side,
 bat in reaching that distinction may feRfeit her life. Katie was playing in the street with her girl friends when some one boasted of her rope skipping record. Why, can skip 200 times without rest,0 daclared Katie. When 200 was called Katie feil into a swoon. her heart refusing t6 bear up under the strain. The child is in a critical state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
MANY CHILDREN DROWNED.
IN HONOR OF AMERICANS

Athletic Tournament at Lisbon King
 Carlos Wen Tennis Match.
 Lisbon. June 15.-There was an ath- letic tournament in the royal grounds here yesterday in honor of the Amer ican fleet. King Carlos attended and won the pigeon match. shot pigeons and did remarkable shooting with 8 pistol
 Four men from the flagship Rear sarge and the Alabama had boxing contests at the kings request.
 King Carlos, who takes great inter est in athletics. remained on the ground, from 10:3O to D. m. The combined bands of the feet furnished the music. There was a large attend ance, including Rear Ar1niral Barker, MT Bryan, the American minister. and other diplomats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
FURRY AT RED TOP.
IL Was Thought One of Crew Had
 Measles- Only Prickly Heat.

Harvard Quarters, Gales Ferry, June 15.-After last nights hard time row, the Harvard varsity eight had easy work this morning. The crew went out with the second and fresh man eaghts and took a half-mile pad dle. the varsity moving we'll at high stroke. Quike a furry was caused at Red Top last night when it was feared that Ober had measles. but it was q false alarm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
TRAIN GUARD
 HEIR TO $500, 900

New York. June 15.-At one time a lieutenant in the French army and now guard on Brooklyn Rapid Transit train. Desire Bretiginere has been notified by members of his fam fly in France that his father is dead, leaving an estate of which the guard is heir to, to the extent of $300,0OO Bretiginere came to New York ten years ago and obtained his first em- ployment as a news agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
cAsEs CoNTINUED.

New Haven, June 15.-The cases of the five Yale students who were ar rested on a trolley car early Saturday morning, charged with injury to pri- vate property, were continued in the city court to-day until next Tuesday at the request of their counsel, Harry G. Day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
DIED FROM BURNS.

Bridgeport. June 15.-Miss Sarah Hackett, 42 years old, of 597 Stillman street, who was terribly burned through her clothes catching fire from a bonfire she had built late yesterday afternoon, died at the general hospital at 5:20 o'clock this morning after suf- fering agonies for nearly twelve hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
DEGREE OF LID.
 FOR JULIA WARD HOME

Medford, Mass. June 15.-Tufts col lege conferred to-day upon Julia Ward Howe and Secretary of the Navy Will liam H. Moody, the degree of L.L~D. The degrees were given by President Elmer H. Chapin in Goddard chapel in the presence of large number of guests, including Mrs Howe and Mir Moody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
SOLDIER HELD FOR
 MURDER OF POLICEMAN

Burlington, Vt, June 15.-Benjamin Williams, an enlisted man from Fort Ethan Allen, was held without bail for the higher court here to-day, charged with having murdered James l.. Me Grath, a policeman of this city. Nc Grath was shot and killed May 12 while attempting to arrest alleged de serters from the fort,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
wHAT GOV oTERo .sAYs.

Santa Fe, N. M, June 15.-Governor Otero, in reply to request for his views on the proposed deportation of citizens of Colorado to New Mexico. said: New Mexico has no ob1entions to any citizens who respect our laws and we are well able to uphold them under any and all. conditions. If the deported citizens from Colorado con duet themselves in a law-abiding man her they will be welcome; if not, they are coming to 8 poor place.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
HUFF PRoFBssIoN,AL ALSO.

Chicago, June 15.--The Tribune to- day says: Recent reports that George Huff, graduate athletic manager of the University of Illinois would become an American league manager, have been confirmed and that he will take charge of the DetrottAciub uAxtt Eats1rday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
HEARD AT PRESENTATIONS

Washington. June 15. The Japanese legation received cablegram t His. morning from Tolxio stating that the. Russian cruiser Novik emerged froin Fort Arthur yesterday and engaged 4 number of Japanese torpedo boat de struyers. The commanders of the de. stroyers made an effort to secure chase of the Novik, but after following the boats a short distance the Novlk returned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
ENGAGEMENT IN PROGRESS

Tokio, June Private adxices have been received here from Kafsu. moto, town at the north end of OlkI Island, in Krusenstern strait. to tlle effect that an engagement was in prog ress between Japanese and Russian warships.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
RHsUTn NOT YET KNOWN.

Nagasasd, June IS, 5 IL m..A tele. gram received from ORd island says that Japanese warships have engagAd a Russian squadron near there and that the result of the encounter is not yet known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
HARBoR IS NOW OPEN.

Tokio. June 15.-The entrance to the harbor at Port Arthur, having been cleared of obstruction. is now open for the passage of ships in and out Yesterday the Russian protect ed cruiser Novik steamed out to sea and engaged with vessels of the Jap anese blocI1ading fleet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
CHURCH PARTY ON BOARD
Fire Started Shortly After the Boat Left Its Dock Panic Immediately Start ed and Hundreds of People
 Jumped Overheard.
 500 Dead.

steamer sailed from the foot of Third street, East river, shortly after 3 o'clock
 The exact point she had reached when the fire was discovered was off the sunken meadows near Randall's Island So quick was the spread of the flames that the captain could not turn the boat around and headed with full steam on for North Brother Island. When the boat reached 135th street the excursionists were seen at the rails, many of them with their clothing on fire, and they began to jump in by ones and twos. At 138th street the heat was so intense that mothers seized their children and leaped overheard into the whirlpool and were carried to sAe rapids on either side.
 THE DECK COLLAPSED.
 When the alarm first spread the hur- |ricane deck was crowded and when off 13Sth street the deck collapsed. Many were thrown into the wafer and hum dreds were plunged into the lower deck among the mass of struggling and shrieking women and children. Many bodies were horribly burned when dis covered. Bremen who reached the scene say the greatest loss will be found in the hold of the steamer, where hundreds of women and children were crushed or burned to death. The women and children were watch ing the machinery work when pillow of flame rushed out from the furnace room up through the engine room and directly in the faces of the watchers. Pandemonium reigned and the frenzied mothers leaped into the seething waters of the whirlpool only to be carried to death in the rapids. Boats Of all de scriptions hastened from every side to the rescue and many were saved from the burning cauldron
 There is no doubt about hundreds perishing and the estimate will not be definitely known until the families oI relatives of those on the boat begin to figure up.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
sOUNDS OF FTRTNts q.

Nagasaki. June 15. D. mA Russ sian naval squadron was lately sight. ed off Okishima Ken and Yamaguchi Ken, and sounds of firing. 1t is nom stated. were heard yesterday off Olzz island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
CsARDAs WON ROYAL HUNT

London, June 15.-At Ascot to-day the Royal Hunt cup was won by Csar- das. Hazafi was second and Wild Oats was third. Twentyseight horses started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
WEATHER F0RECAS1,

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Thursday. light sousherly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
CAPTAIN ARRESTED.

Captain Van Schaick was arrested at the first opportunity. Up to 2 o'clock twenty-six unidentified dead bodies had been recovered, all women and chli- dren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
NAyAT, FIGHlI SOON

St Petersburg June 15. 3 :35 D. m No Information is Os5ssinahIa here res
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-15
BODIES WASHED ASHORE. .

The General Slocum was inspected May ana was reported to be in excel- lent condition and ready for the excur- nion season The captain was " H. Scnatck. one of the oldest excursion eaptafns tn New York harbor. The
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-05-24

luxurious home, the husband was
taken suddenly i'll and died. His wife,
instead of having him buried in q
cemetery, had him laid in the ground
in the yard in front Of their home.
The little mound that marks his rest
ing place is still there. Friends came
to the assistance of the wife and gave
her advice and all the assistance that
generous Texans can give.
AT length she settled down to Hy-
ing again absolutely alone and unpro-
tected. She keeps no help on the
ranch, as none is needed except when
it is necessary to brand her cattle or
when they are taken to market. On
these occasions she calls in the neigh
bors. But she has no one living in the
house with her, and prefers to be alone
with her dead-lying there in the yard.
Her home is furnished luxuriousIy.
She has a piano and her library and
her magazines. People visiting her
home could scarcely believe from the
interior that they were in the very
heart of the cattle country, far from
civilization. She plays the piano ex-
duisitely, and all of the best class of
music finds its way into her ranch
house. People passing that way late
at night are often astonished to hear
the sound of piano played by expert
hands coming from the house. In
dianapolis Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-05-24
WANTS TO BE CAR.
Uncle of Nicholas Credited with Am
billions and REASONABLE Designs.

Uncle of Nicholas Credited with Am
billions and Reasonable Designs.
Grand Duke Vladimir uncle of the
present Gar, has always been credit
ed with ambitious designs upon the
Russian throne. The relations between
him and the late Alexander III, his
brother, We're not cordial and it is as.
serted that on two occasions Vladimir
was involved in revolutionary move
ments which aimed to place the latter
on the throne. During the last weeks
of Alexander's life, while the Emper-
or lay dying at Livadia, in the Crimea,
military precautions We're taken, says
a writer In Munsey's Magazine, to pre-
vent Vladimir from Selling the throne.
From the dying Gar General Nous
-Pouchkine, commanding the Sew
enth and Eighth Army Corps, received
instructions how to act in the event
Of Vladimir attempting to seize the
reins Of power
A few days before the end the dy-
ing Car telegraphed for his brother.
in-law, the Prince of Wales. whom he
knew to be man of excellent coun-
sci, and a useful friend to have on the
spot at critical moment. The prince,
although he had seen comparatively
little Of Alexander since the latter's
accession to the Russian throne, left
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-05-24

harm as it does good It's psychic effect is demon
aiizlng 1t embitters paralyzes blghts.
In the second place. whipping wrong because it Gre
ates luminosity on the part Of mpels lack of
operation Most parents believe their children undearvn
OF punishment at the hands of stranger And In this
they are right What moral right some dgety school
marin or cranky principal 10 lay hands roughly on your
htte boy or girl? When sou hear that such thing has
happened you instinctvely your own flesh and
blood has been grossly nsulted you have right 70
reel So 1t makes ones blood boil lot of cross
ola maids and dyspeptc males of the teacher class getting
together and passing resolutions of whining e
ttle ones Let them take the open air
and warm up their blood
What man or woman of 40 does not look back TO
ther chdhood with fond memories recalling perhaps lust
one teacher who used to and play with them at recess
Tune or after school hours? is the KEYNOTE The
teacher who can master the fine governing by love
sympathy and the power of genuine manness or woman
hness viii never need to whip teacher is an in
spiraon His pupils admire him almost to the point Of
reverence and parents everywhere To and call him
blessed - after when the budding young geniuses
nave rped into manhood and womanhood honorable and
honored fgey because of his magic touch at the begin
ming of fes long they will him with blossoms
OF anectlon worth far more than the of king