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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
TIME. WILL BE REDUCED.

st Petersburg. Feb 14-It turns out that at the trial yesterday of Sasoneff, who assassinated Interior Minister von Plehvea in July last, and Sikorifsky. his aceomplice, while Sasonef did not present the 'apoIogia'' he had written in the hospital, he delivered speech in his justification. Sasoneff walked with cane three of h1s toes and one finger having been amputated as the result Of wounds received by the bo. Nl explosion. He also was very deaf, one of his eardrums having been smashed. sasonef being still an invalid, was taken back to Yiborg prison after ths trial. sikorifsky was taken to the st IskteT and St PauI fortress.
 The effect of the application of En- I5eror Nlcholas's manifesto on the, occa- eton of the birth of the heir to tho throne upon the sentences reduces Sa. soneff's term (penal servitude for llfe}, to fourteen years penal seryitude ann Sik0rifsky's (who was sentenced to twenty years), to ten years penal ser Tifude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
ROW ON
 / ILLINOIS. A Colored Seaman
 Used Revolver.
He Was Tanlalized by a Seaman and an Appren- tice Cne of the Wound- ed Hay Die Shooter Arrested.

New York, Dec 14.--A double fatality on board the United States battleship Illinois in New York navy yard was narrowly aYerted to-day when George Washington, colored seaman, shot and wounded two others of the H. linois crew. Henry More, an appren- tice, received a bullet in the arm and seaman Snap another in the back. Snap is seriously wounded.
 More and the colored man occupied adjoining hammocks and Washington was said to be inoffensive until More's tantilizing got the better of his temper early to-day and be drew revolver and shot More in the arm. Seaman Snap interferred and was shot in the back.
 Pursued by crowd of sailors and with his revolver in his hand Washing ton lied to the deck down the gang plank to the cob dock and tried to en- ter the ferry to reach the mainland. On the way it is said that Washington fired several shots at his pursuers but they never halted. A corporal stopped him at the ferry whereupon Washing ton jumped into the icy water and tried to swim ashore. The sailors promptly followed and struggle en- sued between the swimmers. The colored man yielded to force of num- bers and was made prisoner. Tie wounded men were taken to the naval hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14

The proposition of eliminating the railroad crossing at Platt's Mills was heard by the railroad commissioners ill the superior court room this fore noon. It is proposed to build a bridge over the highway where the railroad crosses it, so that the underneath sur face shall not be less than twelve feet high and the width of the highway between the faces of the two abut- ments shall not be less than forty feet. This Improvement is in line with the proposed improvement in fO- cal railroad facilities which the Con solidated Railroad Co is making all along the road from Bridgeport.
 According to the statements made by Engineer Easterbrooke, for the railroad company, there will be a stairway between the highway amt a platform on the bridge for the accom- mediation of passengers.
 The change in grade will leave a pocket in the vicinity of the railroad bridge which the city fears will be a constant cause of expense. The ralI- road company does not think 50, how ever, for 1t proposes to connect this pocket with the river by two dralns and four catch basins. City Engineer Cairns's cure is to lower the Plart's Mill bridge. To do this the railroad officials say would beS equivalent to rebuilding the bridge.
 Alderman Blakeslee, who represented the city with City Attorney Kellogg in the absence of Mayor Elton, thought the bridge ought to be at least twelve and half feet high. His furniture vans would be unable 10 pass under heath Q bridge lower than that dis tance. Engineer Easterhrooke said twelve feet was the standard height and to raise the grade of the proposed double tracks one half foot would mean an additional expense of some $400, not to speak at all of the addi- tional cost of operating trains on the increased grade. x
 The parties represented at the hear ing were the Bristol Manufacturing and the city of Waterbury, tThe papers in the matter were taken by the commissi who win look over the scene of the proposed im- provement and then give lnelr ueel- sion
 During the hearing 1t was said that many of the curves which now dis tinguished the Naugatuck division from any other Tailroad in the state. will be removed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
STAMFORD FIRE.
Started in Odd Fellows Room Burned Iheater
 Loss SloO. 900.

Stamford, Dec 14.-The Grand opera house building containing theater, a number of offices, two stores and hall occupied by an Odd Fellows lodge, was burned this morning. The fire was dis covered at z o'clock in the hall of Rit- towan lodge of Odd Fellows and spread quickly to the theater part of the build, ing. At S:15 the fire was not under control and it was believed that the structure would be q total loss. Much of the attention of the firemen at that time was directed to protecting the Burlington Arcade building next door, in which the postoffice is located. 1t was thought that the building would be saved, but as precaution all the mail in the postoffice was put in bags ready for removal. AS consequence Stamford people were unable to gsN their mail this morning.
 The loss on the opera house bulTd- ing, which is owned by J. I. Raymond, is estimated at S100,00O. The theater part was leased by I, M. Hoyt, who also has theaters in Derby and Nors walk.
 The fire was under control at noon and the entire building was practically gutted. The entire loss is estimated at $75,000, of which $5OO0O was on the building. MT Raymond. the owner Of the building, had DO insurance. Crossed electric wires are supposed to have caused the fire William Campbell, a fireman. had his skull fractured by tie falling walls of the theater. He vas taken to the hospital. Two other firemen who stood near him were cut and bruised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
CITY NEWS

John D.'s rink cleared off. Skating tonight.
 The board of public works will meet at I 30 tomorrow afternoon ana the board of finance will hold a ses- sion at 8 o'clock. .
 An anniversary mass will be cele. brated Friday morning at 7:3O at St Francis Aavier's church for the late JohnJ. Phelan of 154 Liberty street.
 La Salette circle gave whist and reception in Red Men's hall last night. The first prizes were won by Miss A. Lafond and M. Pengard
 The defense in the santanna vs Greenwood case began at noon today. A motto to Ton-suit was denied. It is. calculated that the case may close to- morrow.
 Attorneys Kennedy and Cassidy. counsel for Dr J, J. McLinden, con cluded this afternoon to bring suit against the city to recover a bin of $45 Fer the doctors sarviees ir rac- cinatlng during the smallpox period An ultimatum was offered tne clty une other day, the doctors counsel sending a bill to the board of education with the information that they were in- SIrucIed 10 collect or sue. The board referred the bill to the board of heaIth. This afternoon Attorney Cassidy stated that they would not wait for the latter board to take action, as 1t has repeated ly declined to pay the bill.
 The collection of Christmas goods in 4the store of the Lake < StrobeI Go comprises many staples and novelties seen for the first time this season. Their line of quadruple plated is most extensive, including tea sets from $7.50 upwards. cake dishes at $4 ana upwards and berry bowls at all prices. The watch line comprises all the latest designs and styles and makes. foreign and domestic, gold and silver, open and hunting cases. and ranging from prices "unreasonably" low to hundreds of dol lars for the best products. If you think of buying watch be sure and look at this line. The clock display is the largest we ever arranged and the stock the most varied and best .sbleno, ed,'' all things considered. and we can please all tastes. We have lines of gold link buttons finer than wa ever carried, which is saying much. and from S2 to $25. and stick pins from $1.50 to $50. and a superb array of dia- monds, any style. set or unset, and leather dainties, mission wood speeial ties, sterling novelties, silk umbrellas. canes. the new ware for the desk ana den Of man, and hundreds of othei things admirably adapted for gifts in this seagoI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
WILL PRRsENT STATUES.

St Louis, Dec 14. President D. R. Francis. of the worlds fair. has writ ten a letter to the government of each state and territory embraced in the Louisiana purchase. informing him that the exposition company has de- eided to present to each of those states and territories the statue sym bolic of it and occupying niche III the coIonnade of states back of Fes- tivaI hall on the fair grounds. These statues are of heroic size and were designed by some of the leading sculp- tors in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
ATTENDANCE A LARGE.
Mass Meeting of Episcopalians nsIs
 at Chicago.

Chicago, Dec 14American soy. eighty and progress of church work in the Philippines have been praised, the negro question was declared to have shifted from a southern to national one, to be dealt with accordingly. and the good and bad conditions of life in Chicago have been depicted in strong terms by speakers at q great mass meeting of Chicago Episcopa alians, held at the Auditorium.
 Fully A aO0Os persons. laymen and clergy. attended the meeting, which was held in the interest of Episcopal church extension at home and abroad.
 The chairman of3 the evening was the Right Rev Charles Palmerston An. derson, bishop coadjutor of the Chi cago diocese. A choir of 600 voices, with the speakers and guests, occupied the stage.
 The speakers were the Right Rev Charles Henry Brent D. D.. bishop of the Philippine sEslands: the Right Rev Cleland Kinloch Nelson, D. D., bishop of Georgia, and Bishop Anderson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
CHADWICK JURY. ].
Work Was Begun To-Day Post flee Iaspector <.
 Investigating.

Cleveland, O.. Dec 14.-The task of impaneInng the federal grand jury which is to consider the case of Efrs Chadwick commenced this molmlng, but it Is not certain that there will be any indictment returned immediately.
 There was little excitement about the railroad station early to-day, that would warrant the anxiety of United States Marshal Chandler last night in calling for extra police details.
 Colonel William ,. Moore, of Toledo, an inspector for the postoffice depart ment, is in the city tt make investiga- ton. Colonel Moore will endeavor to ascertain if the postal laws have been violated by anybody connected with the Chadwick case.
 Buffalo, N. Y., Dec IA. The Buffalo and Cleveland special which is carry, ing Mrs Chadwick on board reached here at S:20s o'clock, over an hour late. Mrs Chadwick rested cOinf forrably dur ing the night, although she had one nervous attack which required the ser vices of her nurse. Mrs Chadwick soc- cupied the lower berth of the draWing room and the nurse the upper berth. Deputy Marshal Kumb sat upon the couch during the entire night, while just outside the door sat Deputy Mar, shal Kelker. The vigilance of the off, cers was not relaxed in the slightest degree. Mrs Chadwick awoke shortly before reaching Buffalo and appeared much refreshed. Her headache was gone and she was cheered at the idea that she would reach Cleveland in a few hours. Breakfast was served in the drawing room and Mrs Chadwick ate heartily. To the Associated Press representative Mrs Chadwick spoke op- tinistically of the ultimate outcome of her difficulties in Cleveland.
 When the train reached Buffalo she sent out for the morning papers, which she glanced over and remarked thaA she would read them carefully before reaching Cleveland.
 The train is due to arrive in Gleye- land at 11:01, but owing to the severe cold which prevented the engine from keeping up a full head of steam, time was eadily lost in crossing New York state and it will reach Cleveland at least two hours late
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
THREE FIRE ALARMS.
Tho Fsremen Were Kspt Pretty Rusy
 This nornine.

The fire department had three calls to-day, one from the residence of George F. Hughes. S9 North Willow street. at s:55 this molming, where furnace had started small bIaze. It was extinguished by the use of chein- icals. At 9:ly box 78 was pulled calling the department to the xas dellca Of ! Y. Bittner at 22T North Willow street. where fire reached fh chimney from furnace ana works its way to the third story Th proved much more difficult t0 handlo than the one at the residence of air Hughes. Considerable chopnina fad to be done and before the men
 through, between water, smoka and axes, about $500 or $40O worth ddnage had been done. At 12Sn call came in from box 62, corner Doolittle alley and Dublin sfree When the department reached Iubliu street all eyes were turned toward the Lighthouse, which Is occuple by SyTians. The fire was fn tnat building and was caused bx m o stove The damage didn't amount m much. but the tenants were very and ly scared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE
 CLUB CONTEST

nenver, Col, Dec 14.An automobile climbing contest, entries to which will Overland Racing association. The event will occur in August, 1905, and Pike's. Peak will be the scene. MT Wahlgreen stated that he would givs cup to the winner. The roadway leading to the summit of the famous mountain will be specially prepared for the contest, The acEuaI climb will be approximately 5000 feet and the road distance about fourteen miles. The steepest grade will approach 45 degrees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Connectieut Yisitors.
KAlsER's OPERA.

Wilhelm Sat Impassive While Berlin
 Cheered "Der Roland yOn BerIln.''
 BERLIN, Dec 14-The stage of the Royal Opera House was piled with wreaths of laurel as Ruggerfo Leonca- vallo was recalled many times last night after the production of Der Ro- land von Berlin" Emperor William stood up in his box applauding, and the brilliant international audience cried "Bravo!' The critics, wto were there from Paris, Rome, Vienna, Lon don, St. Petersburg and all parts Of Germany, think LeoncavaIlo has equal ed his best work.
 Although Leoncavallo got all the ap- plause, the emperor sitting impressive, LeoncavaIIo said his majesty ought to have had at least quarter; as the em- peror's suggestions had been accepted in the construction of every scene.
 Emperor William sat with his sis ter-in-law, Princess Leopold, and Grown Prince Frederick William
 Of the 1,446 seats in the house 1,146 had been reserved by the emperor. The opera was richly staged at the em- perors private expense.
 T do not think many Germans know. said the emperor at dinner at Count von BuIow's, in talking over the new production. "that spent last year of my private income $1,000O O00 On operas and theaters."
 The, emperor is commonly supposed to have spent $25,Ooo on this produc- Eon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
A NEW WITNESS.

Gomel. Russia. Dec H. During to. days session of the conrt which is trying the men accused of being re sponsible for the rioting here in Sep tember. 1903. a new witness. q ra1l- road emDioye. Tecounted his attempts to. stop the workmen who were riot ing almost mechanically and without raanffestipg excitement. The witness added that it needed only q few ener- eefic orders 10 stop the Fioting. He called the attention of several officers fo ibis fact. but bis efforts were of no avail. The witness heard 0f the impendfne troubles long before they actuallv took place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
FUSION CANDIDATES
 FILED CONTESTS.

Butte, Mon, Dec 14-T. F. Forest elle and Peter Breen, lately fusion candidates for the district bench, have filed four contests against George Bourquon and Michael Donlin, the democratic-republi judges elect, who have. been given certifi- cates of election. It is alleged that frauds were committed by the coun- ty commissioners in the selection of the judges of election; that there was illegal registration; that there was il- legal voting, and that the judges of election made fraudulent returns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Rose n Pie'tro on mn.

NEW YORK Dec. 14. Without the presence of her child to comfort her as she fated the twelve men who are try. ing her for the murder of Michael Ragc, Mrs. Rose di Pietro sat in the court of Recorder Goff and listened to the witnesses for the prosecution swear her life away, it seemed. Philip K. Sweet, one of President Boosevelt's rough riders. was the first witness. He was formerly chief of police in Manila and was in front Of the Pietro home when the shooting occurred. He said he saw Rago stagger out into the street and fall dead
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
PROFITABLE SEASON.
Chicago Ship Underwriters Had a
 Good Bnsinsss. Y

? Good BuStneSss
 { Chicago. Dec 14.-The season just closed probably has been the most profitable one to ship underwriters Tn the history of that business on the great lakes. Vessel owners who car ried no insurance were equally Tor tunate, the dangers of lake navigation reaching the lowest point sine boats sailed the lakes. Several causes for this remarkable decrease in disasters are given Some of them are freedom from great storms, the nearly com pIete absence of fog, and a mysteri- ous rise in the. stage of water on all the upper lakes.
 Because of the strike of the masters and pilots general navigation did not begin until after June l. From that time until the close of navigation 430 disasters were noted in the official record of the underwriters. In 1905 there were 522 losses.
 The aggregate losses on vessels in 1904 were S1,26O, ,750 and on eargoes $2e9, 100.
 Tllirty-seven vessels of all kinds passed out of existence. Their total tonnage was i7,687. The total tom mage lost the preceding year was s1,- GA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
noris snrnfon Arnfn nendn.

. CONsTANTINOPLE. Dec. 14.-Ad vices from Sofia state ths. Bulgarian bands are crossing the Macedonian frontier in large numbers and that oth- CTS are forming. Boris Sarafoff is di- recting the movement. Telegrams from Constantfnople announce that the Aus trian and Russian embassies have call ed the attention of the porte to the re- newed activity of the bands and de manded proper measures to put an end to the existing state of affairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
.Yearh os Forn,er ouban Resure..

NEW YORK, Dec IA. Joseph NJ.
 Mora, who was connected with the banking house of Charles De Witt & Go. and was, well known in Wall street, is dead here of pAeu1nonia. MT. Mora was born some sixty years ago in Cuba and was a member of a distinguished Cuban family. For espousing the cause of revolutionary party he was fm- prisoned by Spain in Havana and then sent to the penal colony at the. isle of Fernando Pc, of the coast of Africa. He finally escaped to New York. Upon the United States governments recov- cry from Spain of the Mora property in Cuba he came into considerable wealth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Insane Acts.

BIRMINGHAM, AJa., Dec, 14.-Mon. roe Wells. aged twenrT-two years, son of a carpenter at North Bir11iugn secured pistol and fired at his moth CT, the bullet narrowly missing her. Miss Addie Beale, an aunt, rushed to the rescue of Mrs. Wells, when the young man shot her in the neck, infiict- ing fatal wound. He then turned the weapon upon himself and blew out his own brains Wells but recently nad been released from the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa as cured. Miss Beale is expected to die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
NAUCATUCK WOMAN
 BADLY BURNED.

Natgafuck, Dec I4-NIrs David Brown of BradleyvilIe WAS ferrihlx burned this morning. She was stand. ing by the stove when her dress eu il fire. Her son and husband. who at present at the time, exiting uished 1hF painful injuries. The physicians ax IS impossible to tell until t0suaorrc whether tlle accident win result " or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
quick wedding For "san Toy, Girl.

quick Wedding For "san Toy' Girl.
 DENVER, Dec. 14Admired for six days won in three hours, welded in a minute and a half. Thus might be epit- omized the romance of Nina Rudolph, leading songstress of the ''San Toy" company. who has not yet recovered from injuries received in an automo- Lille accident in Los Angeles, Cal, re gently. Miss Rudolph, in Magistrate Hynes' office, became the bride of Jef- ferson James Graves of Jamesan, Gal, who is reputed to be worth $2,0O0, 900 in his own right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Hit E1-d. ief with an Ax.

BATH, N. Y, Dec. 14.-After he had been struck twice on the head with an ax wielded by Jerry Ellington, ex- Chief of Police Avery Carregin. with the assistance of his wife, who came to his rescue, placed Ellington under arrest and took him to the city jail. Carregin, who is now a special officer, had gone to Billington's home to arrest him on 3 charge of assault
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
TROPHY UNVEILED TO-DAY.

Manila. Dec 14.-The gunnery rec ord trophy presented by President Roosevelt to the battleship Oregon was unveiled to-day. Rear Admiral Stirling. in command of the Philip pine squadron of the Pacific fleet. made the presentation speech, after which the presidents salute was fred There was a large reception on board the Oregon, which was atte@ T. ed by Major General H. c. Corbin and many officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
WAS 4 BAD WRECK.
Thas Fseisht smash at Bridgeport
 VIII Cost s 5000.

Bridgeport, Dec 14.-The freight wreck which blocked all four tracks at the viaduct of the N. r., x. Fl. and H. railroad was not entirely cleared away until after II o'clock this morning. The passenger trains were sent through on single track It is estimated that the damage will amount to between S12.O00 and SEE, ,00O. Sixteen cars were wrecked. seven of them being totally destroyed. The loss in the interrup- ton of freight will be the most serious, The moving of freight was set back for twelve hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
HOME FOR AGED.
international Seaman's Union yotes
 to Establish One.

San Francisco, Dec 14.-The Inter- national Seamen's s Union of America, at it's session, has decided to estab- fish a home for aged and decrepit members and has appointed commit tee to formulateNa plan for the prac- teal realization of the project.
 The convention adopted a declara- ton to the effect that the United States department rulings unuer which seainen are excluded from the protection of the Chinese eHclusron and alien contract labor laws are op- posed to the spirit and intent of these laws and will urge congress 10 pass law specifically including sea- men in the operation Of these acts.