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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs Narcissa F. Sperry, widow of the late Dr Isaac Sperry, aged S5 years, died this morning at her home, B Chestnut avenue. The deceased was a sister of the late Dr Jacques and was well known among the older residents of the town. She had been i'll for over year. The funeral will take place at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, with service at Hall Memorial chapel and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Thomas Phelan took place this morning from the residence of his parents, MT and Mrs Phelan, 12 Riverside street. with q mass of requiem at St Patrick's church by Father Keane, and interment ill new St Joseph's cemetery. The floral tributes were as follows: Bouquets. Mary James and Edward Longworth; Francis and Madeline Calvin; Baby Hogan; May. Bella and Eddie Root; May and Walter Kilburn; Mary Di Giovanni;I Mr and Mrs G. l.. Atwood; Playmates and E. M. Perpoint's clerks; Mir and Mrs Hartnett; Mir and Mrs w. r Hotchkiss; Alfred Grilley; Alfred and Lawrence Mum; May Ross: Mer- Til Bronson: Katherine Gussie Keenan; MT and Mrs A. Mulley; All fred and Walter Oyerton; pillow from family, lettered "Tommie," wreath from Grandmanna Hogan and Aunt Nellie Mulville; standing cross from Irene and Leo Phelan, William Phelan, Margaret and Catherine Boyle; Ed mund Kane; Mrs Jog; Ida Clark; Mrs Hogan; Elsie Bergin; May and Edna Packard: Mrs Lessard; Mrs Frances Irene Marchant; Florence Me Murtrey Mrs Murnan; Frank Mayo; Mary and Jennie Barrett: Bennie Iuffle: Mamie Rogers; Anna Schneider; Vincent Kel- ly: Evelyn and Rena Scott; wreath from MT and Mrs c. L. Atwood. The pail bearers were: James Hartnett, Leo Phelan, William Phelan, Robert Phelan, Ralph Craine and Alfred Oyerton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
BURNED OUT AGAIN.
Baltimore Americans Temporary Of-
 flee Destroyed To-Day.

Baltimore, Md, April 5.-A fire broke out to-day i'll the Baltimore Carr ,riage < Toy factory, destroying the contents and the interior woodwork Of the structure. The temporary bus tiness office of the American newspaper which was located i'll the building was also destroyed, though the books and papers were saved. The fire be- gan with two loud explosions ill the cellar, the cause of which Is unknown. The flames spread so rapidly that fac tory employees, about 100 in number, had to get out of the building by the fire escape. The loss is estimated at about $25,O00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
LOST HIS LIFE.
Aged Man Burned to Death Trying to Save
 His Friend

New York, April 5.--At the age of 90, Samuel Mowery has sacrificed his life at Washington, N. J., to save William Drake, aged 80 from burning to death.
 Both men lived on the same farm, and were inseparable They went out into a meadow to burn off some dead grass. The flames were famed by a brisk breeze, and soon Drake, who started the blaze discovered that his clothing was on fire. He tottered and fell, crying in themuloas voice for aid. Mowery hastened to him and tried to beat out the flames with his cap and bare hands. Too weak to carry the victim, Mowery managed to roll him over several times and then fell senseless overcome by the smoke and his exertions.
 No person was within hailing distance, and Mowery perished in the flames. Members of the family found both men lying in the charred rubbish several hours later. Mowery was burned to crisp but Drake may recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
MEADOW STREET MAN
 LOST HIS DINNER.

This is q fast day with John Me- Lean of A Meadow street, not because. he cannot afford to have all he wants but on account of an unwillingness to eat anything for the present. Last night he put about S2. 50 worth of meat in the refrigerator on the back veran- da, but when he went for it this morn ing he couldn't find it. Some wander ing Willie had got there ahead of MT Mclean and made off with the steak and roast. The shock Was too much for the lineman and he got so mad over it that he refused to touch any thing for hesrcst of the day. lie says he has dog that can take care of the veranda if he wants to let him loose, but if he does this and the dog bites some midnight prowler he supposes he would be liable for damages. No wonder Mir Mclean has come to the conclusion that things have come to such pass in Waterbury that you cannot take your eye off anything belonging to you that can be moved without running the risk Of being touched up.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
INSURANCE HELD UP.
County Health Officer Investigating
 d Recent Death.

County Health Officer c. E. Hoadley Of New Haven was here to-day in- quiring into the death of a man who died last week under rather unusual circumstances. It appears there was an insurance policy for 5000 on the mans life and that the money cannot be paid unless the record of death is changed i'll the death certificate. This paper was drawn up by the medical examiner. D1- Crane, upon informal tion based on the usual examination of the body and inquiry into the cause of the mans illness The man was said to be quite prominent in a well known fraternal and benevolent or ganization.
 The medical examiner finding dis agrees entirely with the history Of the mans illness, his relatives claim, and that consequently the record on the death certificate must be wrong Whether right or wrong, 1t has so far stopped the payment of the insurance policy, and it was to set matters right the county health officer came here to- day. When the case is thoroughly inquired into full particulars will be given out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
CUBAN RULERS RIOT.
Congress at Havana Scene of Wild
 Disorder.

HAVANA, April 5.--The scene in tue house of representatives was one of wild disorder. As a matter of fact there was no formal opening of the house, owing to tue inability to muster Nationalist member refused to enter the chamber, the Nationalists fearing that if the question of contested seats arose they would be outvoted by the coalition lately arranged between the Republicans and the Moderate Liber- als. The Nationalists, however, came into the building, accompanied by sev- eraI hundred local followers, who crowded into the audience part of the chamber and into the halls and the streets adjoining, shouting 'yivas" for the Nationalist party. The Repub- licans and Moderate Liberals for the most part remained in their seats.
 During the confusion the speaker of the house, who is a Nationalist, not be- ing present, the vice speaker called upon the sergeant at arms and the em- ployees of the house to preserve or der, but the crowd was too great to handle. Lionaz Castillo, prominent Nationalist, who was one of those elected, mounted the reporters table and, addressing the crowd, assured it that justice would be done and that the representatives who had been fraudulentIy declared elected would never be permitted to take their seats.
 As the disorder continued Represent ative Boza, himself a Nationalist, ad- dressed the people to the effect that such demonstration in the house was not only unlawful, but outrageous, and he counseled them that no redress of grievances could be had by such means. The people thereupon began to with draw quietly just as squad of police entered the building.
 In the crowd were many negroes, but the more intelligent of the race in Ha- vana were not represented.
 Owing to the fact that there was no session President Palma's message to congress was not Gead in the house.
 President Palma's message which was read in the senate, contained 1e,> 900 words and was chiefly a review of existing conditions. It made few def- mite recommendations and contained no direct reference to the frauds al legged to surround the election returns.
 The state of tranquility existing in the island, the message pointed out, was extremely satisfactory despite the conglomeration of various nationali- ties, and it said that the Cubans were acquiring more correct ideas as to their duties as an independent people of their responsibilities before the eyes of the civilized world.
 President Palma commended the eff ficacy. and prestige of the rural guards and recommended that that force, now numbering 5000, be increased by 1000, and he added that the reorganization of the artillery was being carried out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
84 DAYS
 ON TRIP.
Italian Bark Makes
 a New Record.
Has Been Out Nearly Half a YearLoaded With As- phalt for New York En- countered Much Rough Weather.

New York, April 5.-The Italian bark Teresita. which arrived here to- day from Trinidad and Barbados, has established a new slow record. She was S4 days on the trip from Trini- dad to Barbados. and the full time from Trinidad to this port was 154 days.
 Teresita sailed from Trinidad with Il cargo of asphalt for New York and encountered rough weather through out
 For 30 days the bark was hove down in the Gulf stream by southeast gales, and her cargo shifted so that she became practically unmanage- able. When Cape Hatteras was reached some time in December the bark was suddenly headed by terrific northwest gales and enormous seas and was driven off repeatedly until the crew became discouraged Cap tain Cafiero finally gave up the strug- gle and decided to put in at Barbados. He arrived there January 26. There Ii cargo was re-stowed and after a months delay the Teresita sailed for her destination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
LILLEY PROTESTS
Says Uncle Sam is Spending Too Much Better Hang
 Out Three.Ball Sign

Washington, April Congressman Lilley yesterday afternoon, during the consideration of bill for an approprd- ation of $425,00O to the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland, Oregon, made a short speech in opposition to the appropriation. The bill did not secure the necessary two-third major ity and was laid aside to be called up Later
 MT LiIley said: q am opposed to this kind of legislation. It seems to me that if this government is going to continue in the exposition business it had better locate permanent ex- position somewhere and save the ex pense of shifting around. It seems to me that this exposition business is done on the plan of you tickle me and tickle you. I think that has been fully illustrated ill the case of St Louis, Charleston, Nashville and oth- CTS. When we loaned four and half million dollars to St Louis on doubtful security. it occurred to me that it would be a good thing to put three gold balls over the door of this capitol with the legend: Uncle Sam; money loaned on doubtful security lApplause). I do not think 1t is any excuse that because We have been in this business and found it was wrong we should continue 1t. If man goes wrong, that is no excuse why he should continue doing wrong, and I think this exposition business ought to be stopped.Y
 MT Ldlley was applauded at the end of his speech. All the members of the Connecticut delegation voted against the appropriation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
COST $lOO,OOO.
Eight Seventeenth Century Pieces of Tapestry
 Made in Rome

New York, April 5.-Probably the largest single sale of tapestries on rec ord in this country has just been re- ported here. John R. Mclean of Washington and Cincinnati was the purchaser. For approximately $1O0,- 900 he has secured a series of eight seventeenth century pieces formerly in the Barberini palace. Cardinal Bar berini was a devoted admirer of tapes tries and had looms of his own. This series was woven for him in Rome from designs by Romanelli, famous artist Al lthe tapestries are in excel lent condition. woven in eight colors. and so large that few private houses have the wall space necessary for their display. They were brought from Italy some years ago, having been sold to a resident of Washington by Prin- cess Barberini.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
CITY NEWS

Joseph Bernota was arrested to-day by Officer Gabriel for rbeach of the peace.
 When you go to the Knights of Go lumbus fair, don't forget to see the Litchtield cigar, made from the high est quality of Havana tobacco. Nor gan Bros.
 Joseph Daily was arrested to-day by Detectives Keegan and Kennaugh. He had in his hand an instrument for cut ting pie, which belonged to M. j.. Daily x Sons He was trying to dis pose of it when arrested.
 The board of public works will have an outing tomorrow. starting from the City hall building at 9 o'clock in the morning. X. NJ. Young and J. B. Sewell of the trolley company are ex- pected to make the tour with a view to explaining the company's plans for turn-outs and double tracks. Besides this other matters will receive atten- tion
 About thirty delegates representing locals of the International Moulders union throughout the state met in Buffers and Polishers hall on Sunday and decided to hold q field day. It was left to the different locals to de- eide when and where the field day will be held. Waterbury stands a good show of getting it. Torrington is the only other claimant for it
 The case of Samuel Freidman vs Lewis Simons ct al for a permanent injunction restraining defendant from interfering with plaintiff in the use of q certain doorway and cellar, and $1, ,000 damages, was decided this af- ternoon by Judge Cowell. The plaln- tiff was given all he asked. except dam ages. Defendant must also remove a certain show case from in front of plain+iff's south window. Kennedy and iassldy appeared for the plaintiff ant Bronson for the defendants.
 to officers and members of Court SiAields are requested to be at c. A. R hall Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock to accompany the degree team to the meeting of Court Hamilton, F. of A, Ut Mill Plain. Twenty-Five members will be initiated into the baby court and the initiation will be under the direction of Captain H. Hayes of Court Shields. Captain Hayes has his de- gree team in fine shape now and prom ises to make the event the greatest in Forestry. Diram Green will also be i'll attendance and is in good shape to carry any of the members of Court Hamilton around the hall.
 Samuel Jessop, an old man about 70 years of age, who lives in the northern section of the city, was arrested last night on a charge of breach of the peace on complaint of his relatives. His relatives claim that he is of unsound mind and consequently is liable to be rather dangerous. That there is some foundation to their opinion on the matter was well proven by what happened after he was in the l police cell few hours. About 5:3( o'clock Sergeant Blakeslee found him in the cell trying to see how far he could stick knife into his stomach without injuring himself fatally. He had already cut himself slightly when he was discovered. pr Goodrich, one of the city physicians, was called and | after dressing the wounds ordered tht removal of the old man to tue Brook. | side home. At the Brookside home this afternoon it was reported that he was all right again, and that he was happy and coparssscd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
POLICE COURT DOINGS
 SUPERIOR COURT OPENED
Another Liquor Case Before Judge Peasley
 the Brooklyn District-Particifants in C% Judge Thayer the Bench in Superior Hearing Carnes-M -McEvoy $4,OOO Case To-Day.

upper lip was badly cut. Judge ley fined Laskevic $15 and costs Na ell $5 and costs and the other men $1O and costs.
 AS result of the testimony of.H1 during the trial, simon Leski g owns the saloon where the fight o' cured, will have to appear in courf answer to the charges of allow1n< minors to loiter in his saloon and o selling to minors.
 Business in the superior court HsSH resumed to-day, with Judge Th43e< on the bench. The case before fnx jury was that of George n. CaTMHN against Frank P. McEvoy for $sk G< damages. This is a companion Cate l1 that which was tried in the district court some months ago, when fh@ plaintiff was given 8 verdict for 'S404 damages for alleged false arrest an5 Imprisonment An appeal wA& raken in that case to the srpTH11A& court. The particulars in both csseN are virtually the same.
 Plaintiff and defendant made a5s agreement by which the defenuAzssH H bicycle business on East Main SEFeek at that time was traded off for cesk&i5il real estate in Massachusetts. W& fendant could not locate the real eStaf4 whereupon he hastened home. s8E vinced he was defrauded- He ha6 fraud writ issued and plaintiff wasF rested one night by Sheriff Rigne5f s* he was departing for his home in 44sk sachusetts, and held in the cells s,& the court house unfil he Hurreil4e his bill of sale and the other do ments he became possessed of ip tN& transaction mentioned
 He now claims he surrendered fneS documents under duress; that he z{l fered financial loss thereby, and snaf everything he represented to the z fendant was true.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
SECOND DEGREE MURDER
 EARDLY GOES UP FORTTFF

Bridgeport, April 5.--The state to- day allowed Joseph Eardley to plead guilty to murder in the second de- gree, for which life sentence was im- mediately imposed. Eardley was tried for the murder of his mother-ilf-law, Mrs Elizabeth Lawrence, at her home last December. Evidence had been in troduced at the last day of the trial to prove that Eardley was insane when he committed the deed and it was ex- pected further testimony would be in- troduced to-day when the agreement of counsel and the state was an- nounced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
SLACK WIRE IS HERE
 AERIAL RIDE TO-MORRf #

Freight and freight trains are 16 culiar things and if you do not beIieSs it just ask the Knights of CoIunlssS committee or the bisycIe rider w'5o was to have done his stunt betwSea the roof of city hall and she Ho0soss building; At last however, after sNs eral sleepless nights the committee CID now assure the public that the biex6s4 rider will positively appear to-noTroz' noon and will perform his net. WorI was received from the freight oslIe* this afternoon that the freight had Ax rived and the apparatus will De m loaded at once and everything will bf in readiness for tomorrow noon As k'<s public has been much disappointed fhk rider will do two out door exbibft=ozi< each day for the rest Of the week { noon and in the evening. This fh0 committee says is positive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
LABAREE'S MURDER.
Persian General Has Located the
 Assassin.

URUMLYAH, Persia, April 5.-Gen- eral Midjid Saltaneh, who has been charged by the Persian authorities with the task of discovering the mur- derer or murderers of Rev. Benjamin W Labaree, son of Dr. Benjamin Labaree, superintendent of the Ameri- can mission, has returned here and reports that the murderer, whose name is Si Jafa, was found at place where he had been hidden, but that the pop ulace declined to give him up. Never theless the authorities expect to effect the capture of the murderer.
 It was at first thought that the mis- aionary who had been murdered was Dr. Benjamin Labaree, one of the best known Presbyterian missionaries In the Asiatic field, who had been sta toned in Persia since 1860; but. ac- cording to later advices, it seems that the deceased missionary was his son, Rev. Benjamin w. Labaree, who had been assisting his father in the work in Persia. Details of the death of the missionary say that an investiga- tjon has shown that Dr. Labaree was killed while returning from Koia to Urumiyah on horseback, accompanied by servant, and that both minister and servant were found dead by the roadside Their bodies had been strip ped and mutilated and had numerous stab wounds, and the horses and ef- fleets of the travellers were missing.
 United States Minister Pearson nov cd with the greatest energy to secure the capture and punishment of the murderer of the Rev. MT. Labaree, and the minister has informed the state department from Teheran that the murderer has been identified and To- cated on Mount Ararat, near the Turk ish frontier. The same man, Minister Pearson reported had committed sev- eral other murders, one being that of MT. Daniel, British subject, last De cember. The murderer, the minister said, was aided by savage Kurds who were sheltering and protecting him. His name is given as Si Jafa, and he claims to be lineal descendant of Mohammed and therefore entitled to special privileges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
ON STAND
 CASE ADJOURN z 2

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 The case of Winestine against zi Iatzki- Marks company was adjopxas'' to-day in the district court A{f2 Tinkham, the previous owner of k5N property occupied by the defendatif and which the plaintiff seeks fo Te cover for his own Use, was on <iEf stand the greater part of yestekoaT afternoon and this forenoon. SFf could not recall scarcely anything ~ importance to the transaction of fli& transfer of the property to the plain tiff She did not know how rnuk2s money had been paid down at 1Ief+ but after a little prompting said t was S3,O00 in one instalIment and $2, GOO sn another, few months ia*ef. As to the period it took to rebuild tNS premises after the great ire she co1s35 not say; George E. Judd, the real aS tate and insurance agent, knew z1t about that, as he had charge of tz property.
 Mir Tinkham. Mrs Tfnkhaui's hA1&+ band. said the property was his wi1s and he never interferred with her mana cement of it, because he might get his hair pulled, he said, laughIn ". Attorney O'NeilI, counsel for fae plaintiff, provoked some laughter Q, this remark, as MT Tinkhau's hair cut pompadour as closely as macAI<7 could cut it
 The plaintiffs claim is that tho de&8 to the property having only TinizhaYn signature it is worthless because sAs was married before 1877. and the fense is that on the occasion Of df0Sx ing up the deed, Mir Tinlxharn lende' cd his rights t his wife fs.:.s making the deed operative and le&8A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
RIOT AT TIN PLANT.

Chicago, April 5.-In a riot at the plant of the Diesel branch of the American Tin Go to-day, growing out of the efforts to reopen the factory and retain thirty Greek strike break. CTS, two men were shot. The union can makers who demanded the dis charge of the Greeks were gathered about the factory when the non-union men under the escort of police ap- preached Bricks began to fly and several shots were fired. A number of girls were noticed among the strik- &rs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
New York NIarIlets.

FLOUR-Steady,, with trade light; Min nesota patents. S5. 20Q5.5O; winter straights. $5q5.2oi winter extras, $S.35Q4; winter pat-
 WHEAT-Opcned barely steady on good weather news and later turned irregular and weak on liquidation and absence of support; May 97ssQ:sc,; July, 92 1S-16Q
 CORN Rather firm, but dull.
 BEEF-Quiet; family, $1l112; mess, SS.5o ' IARD-Firm; prime western steam.
 BUTrER-Firm extra fresh creamery, 23lfc.; ,conmon to choice. l5aI22e,; state cHEEssEIsteady: state, full cream, fancy, small, colored, September, 1zc.; late made, 1ONc.; small, white, September, 12c. i; Der, 12c.; late made, 10Ac.; large. white, September 12c.; late made, 10%c.
 EGGS-Strong; state and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania f1rsts 181ac.
 .HAY-Quiet; shipping, 7oG72l4c.; good to cheiSs goTAT5SSirm 27Sei igs1i Long Islands S 5oos 4; Jerseys $35olp3. 75; state and western in sacks, $3. .26; Jersey sweets, $1.50Q450
 sTRAW-Steady; long. rye, $1.10@1. 90.
 BEANS-Dull; marrow SS: medium, $2@ 205; peas. 1.95; red kidney, S3.05@3.10.
 HOPs.Dull; state, common to choice, clfc coast, 1903, 24d3lc.; 1902 28927c.; olds.
 c5ABBAGEs-Firn; Florida, per bbl.
 LIVE PoGI.TRY-Firm and fowls high CT; fowls. 15Q1S1ac; old roosters, 91s910c uI9IsiS BRESssED 5sYgiSo PouLTRY-steady; fair de- nand; fowls choice, fresh killed, 14@ l41ac; do, fair to good 13@131ac old roosters,, loc.; nearby chickens, choice, isQ19c.; do, fair to good, 16@17c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-05
BRENNAN WAS THERE.
Attending to Duties at Clay Street School When Told of His Discharge

This morning Lawrence Brennan went to the Clay street school about 80 o'clock, as usual, to start up the furnaces, and do his customary morn ing work, such as running up the flag and ventilating the rooms. He was so engaged when Inspector TyTell entered the building and almost paralyzed the janitor with surprise by informing him of the action of the board last evening. MT Brennan immediately quit the building