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The leader., 1904-07-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

SNSeSNftr e-A-A ~
are spending the week. at Cold
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. j. Hoyt are
now at home with the Misses
MikeIl.
Mr.. Griffith Bailey left We'd
nesday to spend a week with his
wife at Winona.
The corporation limits will
stand as they are for at least six
months longer.
Charley Heuck says be is going
to have "a barrel opening and
invite his friends.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. G. Maxwell is now pro-
nounced out of danger.
Miss Annie Lowe, of Bogue
Chitto, has been the guest of Mrs.
N. &. Spencer this week.
Mrs. j. M. Wood entertained
in honor Of her little sister,
Wyeth, on Thursday afternoon
Hon. 3. r. Brennan and family
have moved into one of Mrs. "A.
COINS pretty new cottages near
j. M. Woods.
Miss Bessie Van Hook return
ed to her home in Brookhaven.
Saturday, after pleasant visit to
her cousin, Miss Idelette Harris.
Hazlehufst Courier.
Miss Ida Pace entertained the
Bachelor Girls at the home of Miss
Helen Sherman Thursday after
noon. The prize was won by Miss
JAMIE Jones in an interesting con-
test.
r. P. Willing has returned to
Hazelhurst, from Texas where
he spent a week visiting the cot
ton district infested with the Mex
lean boil weevil. Mr.. Willing
says the weevil is playing havoc
with the crop and in many coun-
ties the crops have been abandon
ed.
VIM. Haydock. Brookhaven's
artistic cement worker, who has
been here several months making
walks for some Of our progressive
citizens, is making a nice walk
for Mrs. Mangold. He will soon
be through and other citizens
wishing bis services will do we'll
to see him as he does not remain
idle long in any town. Halle
hurst Courier.
The young ladies of the town
who pose as Bachelor Girls are
all agIow over the Leap Year re-
ception for next Tuesday night.
It will be rendered the blushing
young men of the town at the new
residence of Mr.. f. F. Becker,
whichis to be designated as Oak
land, X when completed, and prom
ises to be d very ENJOYABLE func-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Red
ding will chaperone the affair.
Mr.. Robt. S. Purser is being
heartily congratulated upon bis
accession to the permanent Office
of Superintendent of the Brook
haven Light and Water Works.
Upon his being chosen as such by
the City Council some months
ago, MI. Purser modestly request
ed that be be given only trial Of
The leader., 1904-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Melville
leave today for a two month 'svisit
to Chicago. Their address is 94
South 41st Avenue. It has been
eleven years since they last visit
ed the great Western metropolis.
The leader., 1904-07-09

Most of our citizens spent the
Fourth putting up fences around
their yards and gardens and clean
ing up tree tops and other dam
age caused from the wind and rain
storm Sunday night. On the east
side of the railroad the wind
played havoc with pretty shade
trees and garden fences. The
new coIored church in course Of
erection was blown down and de-
stroyed. Hazlehurst Courier.
The leader., 1904-07-09

edOAS ANOs VS. VI 5cSO LIZ u AAUAtA
Front street.
The following appeared in
Tuesdays Picayune in dispatch
from Hazlehurst: Albert Dun
bar, a white man, shot Gussie
Williams, a negress, dead, in a
car at the station at $50 this af-
ternoon, and then turned the pis-
tol on himself. 1t is believed that
he will die. The woman was
shot three times. The couple had
been friendly and the woman
threatened to leave and go to
Brookhaven, and was attempting
to do SO when she was killed. She
entered the Illinois Central train
going south and before the train
started Dunbar appeared and the
tragedy was enacted. =
The leader., 1904-07-09

Mrs. Emma George Heming-
way, second daughter Of the late
Hon. j. q. George, died at Biloxi,
after a hopeless illness Of more
than a year. She leaves a daugh-
ter and two sons. +
The leader., 1904-07-09

Mr.. j. b. Nalty is in jackson
on business.
The leader., 1904-07-09
Good Public Draw.

When in need of one call up
phone No. 93, or see L. j. Laird,
Front street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
CABLE TO SIBERIA
 IS NOW CONTEMPLATED

Seattle, Wash, Nov 23.- Cable and telegraphic communicati tions with Si- beria. the orient and the old world countries by way of Behring strait is proposed by John Rosene, managing director ,of the Northeastern Siberian Co He intimates that if the United States government will extend the Nome telegraph dine from Nome on to Cape Prince of Wales, and thence es- tahlish the wireless system across Behring strait between Cape Prince of Wales and East cape, the nearest point of the Siberian side, the inter yening distance being only from 2S to 35 miles, that the Northeastern Siber- ian. Co will build an overland tele- graph line across northeastern Siberia for the whole of which 1t holds con cession from the Russian government, to a connection with the telegraph line extending the full length of the trans Siberian railway from Vladivostok to St Petersburg.
 This would place, by means of ex- isting cable connections Japan. China the Philippines, Korea, Manehuria and other far east countries, as well as all of those of the continent of Europe in cable and Telegram bic communicate ton with all point on the north and south American continents. It could be done. Mr Rosene points out. at much more reasonable telegraph and cable tariff than now obtains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
THE WORK IS
 PROGRESSING NICELY

Contractor McManus is making good headway with the surface hardenifx of Baldwin street from Stone street f6 Washington street. The east side Of the street Is now practically finished and operations are well under way o1 the west side. 1t was expected that the trolley company would lay their rails some few hundred feet farther down the street so that the whole Of the appropriation could be used, but so far they have made no move in that direction. The city fathers thought that they had nothing to do but say the word and the company would do. it, but they are finding out by degrees that the company can move the city whenever 1t wants to, while the city cannot make the company stir peg unless it suits it's own purpose. One of the aldermen said last spring that he would eat his shirt if the Baldwin street line was not running to the Pearl lakes by Thanksgfving day, and there are many who would like to see the garment dished up for him to- morrow, buttons and all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
ROMANCE OF WAR NURSE.

Che Foo, Nov 23.--A romantic story develops around Miss Corelle, the Rus sian war nurse who is on her way to Japan She refused to talk, but re- liable authority says her capture by the Chinese bandits who took her into the Japanese lines was part of her scheme to find her lover. The first re- ports said Miss Corelle had voluntarily entered the Japanese lines. This now seems to be incorrect. Miss Corelle, it is now said, was nurse during the Boxer rebellion and won the Stan1s- Iaus medal. During that war she was wounded in the arm and received the St George medal because she contin- ued to work when her wound was dressed. She is a remarkably hand some woman of 21 years of age!
 A young Russian officer fell in love with the pretty nurse, who reciprocal ed his affection. Recently this officer was among the missing and it was be- lieved he was wounded or q prisoner among the Japanese. In order to find him. it is alleged Miss Corelle stole from the Russian camp and very cheer fully allowed some Chinese bandits to capture her. This was about ten days ago.
 The next step in her scheme was to become Japanese prisoner or reach their lines. The bandits, it is asserted, allowed her to communicate with the French consul at Niu-Chwang, follow ing which detail of Japanese soldiers reached their camp and Miss Corelle was taken to Niu-Chwang. She tried to secure permission to go to Japan, and search for her lover, but the Jap anese gave her twenty-four hours Ill which to, leave the town, suspecting her of being spy. The French con sul at Che Foo is now endeavoring to obtain permission for Miss Corelle to nurse the wounded Russians in Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
TWO MEN
 SHOT DEAD
Posse In Pursuit of
 a Negro.
Shot Han Down at Mid Night = Nephew of Han Shot Pursued Negro and Was Also Killed.

Philadelphia, Nov 23.-Henry Hen derson and his nephew, George Hen, derson, were shot and killed at mid night, at Bethayres, about ten miles from this city. A posse of citizens has since been securing the surrounding country in search of Frank Saylor, a negro, who is alleged to have commit ted the murders. Henry Henderson was found dying in a field, having been shot in the groin. He said he had met Saylor on the road and that the latter had shot him without warning. The wounded man died in less than an hour. His nephew, George Henderson, started in pursuit of Sayior. He over. took the fugitive and attempted to seize him. Before he could do so, however, Saylor is said to have dis charged his ssweapon at Henderson, the ball passing through his left lung, kill ing him instantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
LIFE POLICIES.
Insurance Companies to Give Total Abstainers
 Better Rate.

New York, Nov 23.-Total abstain CTS in the matter of spirituous and malt liquors are likely ill the near fu- ture, to be given special low rates by the leading life insurance companies, according to the Tribune. As is we'll known the insurance companies never issued policies to immoderate drinkers where the circumstances are known but for many years numerous authori- ties have claimed that the average span of life was longer among persons who were not total a abstainers and the underwriters have never taken a de- cided stand in the matter.
 Now, however, it is stated that a number of actlaries and medical di- IectOrs have been working on sta atis- ties running over a period of several years, and from the records nf a .at.a nII'l.be of life companies several Of the authorities have come to the con- clusion that the total abstainers as q class live longer by from 20 to 30 per cent than the moderate drinkers as q class.
 There are number of details to work out before the policies in contem- rlation are actually offered to the pub lie. One of these is the danger that a man who is total abstainer when he takes out a policy may become a drinker in the future. 1t is believed, however. that this problem can be solved either by requiring applicants to take the pledge and providing that vio- lation of it shall annul the insurance policy; or by provision that if the man should become a thinker the amount payable under .thes policy should be reduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
SUSPECT UNDER ARREST
Chicago Police are Closing in on nur-
 derer of chaufFeur Bates.

Chicago, Nov With one suspect under arrest, and with ten detectives, directed by Mayor Crolius of Joliet, following another promising clew early to-day the police think they have made rapid progress toward solution of the mysterious killing of Chauf- feur John W. Bate, jr.
 The prisoner, whose name is said to be Harry Barker, and who gives piano tuning as his trade, was found in the village of Channahon, Il miles south of Joliet In a general way he an- sWered the description of Dove" the suspected slayer of Bate, except that he wore a suit of dark clothes
 He denied his name was "Dove,'s < but admitted he was in South Joliet boarding house Saturday night.
 From an unguarded remark the pris- oner is said to have made the police think that if he is not identified as Dove he may give them valuable evidence regarding that man. Tn tell ing of his stop in the boarding house he said he had gone to a room in which a man lay in bed When he opened the door the stranger buried his face in the bed clothes. The piano tuner says he then withdrew and saw no more of the mysterious person.
 On information that a. stranger ex- actly fitting the description of "Dove,' was seen at Rockdale, police from Jo- liet started for that town early today.
 Foreman Nolan of the Rock Island coal yards telephoned early to-day that the sUsDect had been lettering around the village during the evening and ia ter had starfed away walking on the railroad tracks. So sure was the fore man that the stranper was, ..DoveD that he armed the section men and farmers near the village and the crowd started in pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
IGNORED HER SIGNALS.
Capt of Steamer Finance Says the
 Verona Passed On.

New York, Nov 23.-The Panama railroad steamer Finance which was disabled on November which bound from Colon to New York and lowed to Savannah by the steamer El Paso arrived here to-day. The damage to the rudder post which caused all the trouble had not been repaired and the Finance came her in tow of two tug boats. Captain Sukforth of the Fi- nance reported upon his arrival here that the Norwegian steamer Verona passed him while his vessel was in trouble and that he signalled for as sistance. The Verona continued on her course paying no attention to the distress signals, he said.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
CITY NEWS

Leo L. Domingue and Miss Lillian Stride were united in marriage this af. ternoon at St Ann's rectory by Rev Father Senesac.
 Mrs Mary Chadwick Butler. widow of Michael Butler, died at 1:3O this af- ternoon at her home, % Kingsbury street. She leaves three daughters, Mrs Walter Wall, Mary and Catherine Butler, and one son, Lawrence. Her death was caused by para lytic shock which she received at 9 o'clock last Sunday night The fu- neral arrangements will be announced later.
 List of letters remaining unclaimed in the post office: Mrs Charles Booth, Miss Mary Bergain Field street., Mrs Gideon Beliran, J. E. Barabara, Percy Curley Miss Lizzie Conroy, Mrs Thom- as Fitzpatrick. Alex Gibbs, Mrs Anna Hertzberg. Miss Mae Moroney, Mrs Edward Reaucoulet. Mrs Betty Rife, James c. Smith (R. F.. D. No 9, Jos eph Spears, Maggie Finnan.
 Patrick Troy was injured at Holmes, Booth & Haydens last Saturday. While adjusting belt he was thrown to the floor and at first it was thought his skull was fractured. He was taken to the Waterbury hospital where it was found his injuries were not serious His friends will be pleased to learn that he is getting along nicely. He lived with his sister before the accl- dent, POT Washington avenue
 The Hammer club made social call upon Dr and Mrs P. J. Dwyer last night at their home on South Main street A musical and literary pro. gram was rendered, including remarks by Attorney Bauby, F. W. sHalpin and J. H. Devereaux; singing by Prof Gal lahan, recitations by Daniel Lawlor. recitations by Prof Shannahan and se- lections by Dr and Mrs Dwyer. The boys were royalty entertained and left wishing the doctor and his wife long and happy life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
NO SERIOUS INJURY.
Steamer Sicilian Prince Hauled Off
 and Will be Ready for Business.

New York, Nov 23.-A superficial examination of the steamer Sicilian Prince which was hauled off the bar at Long Beach last night failed to dis close any serious injury to the vessel. The steamer was bound in from ltal- ian ports. where she lost her bearings in the hazy weather last Sunday morning and grounded hard and fast on the Long Beach sand bar All day Sunday and part of Monday fairly high sea was running and for time it was feared that the steamer could not be f1oated. The passengers were taken off and brought up to this city and it was found necessary to lighter the steamer by removing all her cargo before the tugs could move her. Sev- eraI unsuccessful attempts were made but at high tide last night she was drawn into deep water. She was tow ed up the harbor to-day and necessary repairs will be made here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
HOW THEY DO IT.
Electors to Cast Ballots for Roosevelt
 and Fairbanks.

New Haven, Nov g. .-As provided by statute the seven republican elect ors will meet in the office of the sec rtary of state on the second Monday in January to cast their ballots for q president and vice-president of the United States as provided by the con- stitution, and the twelfth amendment thereto. Tn this state the ballots will be for Theodore Roosevelt for presi- dent and Charles Warren Fairbanks for vice-presfdent. Tn case of the ab- sence of an elector the remaining six electors will choose an eIector to make the number complete before proceeding to ballot. The electors will name messenger to carry the vote to Wash ington and will fix his compensation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
NO EIGHT HOUR DAY.
The New York Printers Have With
 drawn Their Demand,

New York, Nov 23.-The Typothetae of New York has announced that at conference of committees representing the typothetae, the association of em- ploying printers, and Typographical union No 6, the union committee has withdrawn its demand for an eight hour day, taking an increase in wages instead.
 The demand of the compositors ap- piled only to book and job offices. The advance in wages granted was $1.5O a week, bringing the wages ID to $21 a week after January l. Ac- cording to the union the demand for shorter hours is put over for another year only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
THE JURY DISAGREED
I'm Trial of Men Charged With Man.
 Slaughter at Paterson.

New York, Nov 23.-After eight hours deliberation the jurors at Pat erson, N. J., in the case of William T. Richards and Ernest Heller, charged with manslaughter in having caused the wreck at Midyale July 10, in which sixteen people lost their lives, announced that they could not reach a verdict, and asked 10 be discharged. It was stated that while the majority in both cases leaned toward verdict of guilty, the minority held out that the railroad company was at fault for failing to keep the semaphores in good order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
IMPORTANT DECISION
 IN A MINING CASE

Colorado Springs, Col, Nov 23.-Judge Marshall, who presided at the recent sitting of the United States circuit court at Denver. has decided that the Morning Glory Gold Mining Go owns 323 feet of the apex Of the Mary Nc, Kinney vein, which includes some of the largest ore shoots in the Mary Nc Kinney at Cripple Creek
 The Morning Glory Go sought judg> ment for $1,OO0,O0O from the Mary Nc Kinney Co in it's suit begun about two years ago. This was not passed upon by the court and the amount will be decided by referee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
SUBWAY SIGNS
Ordered Removed by Com. mission Nailed Down
 by the Owners.

New York, Nov 23.-The advertising signs in the various subway stations. which were last night ordered removed following public protests to the rapic transit commission. were nailed or screwed fast to the tiling during the night by the advertising company in charge Of such placards. It has beer. claimed that not only were many of the advertising signs unsightly, but that they interfered with the station signs and prevented prompt recogni- ton of stopping places by passengers. The charge was made that the pres enee of the signs on the various plat, forms furnished homes for innumera- ble microbes, threatening the health of all travellers on the subway
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
THRALL INVESTIGATING.
Car Load of Cattle In Bad Conditson
 at Highland Division.

State Agent ThralI Of the Connecti- cut Humane society, came to town fiais morning and inspected carIoad of cattle which was lying on q siding ats the Highland division v station. The cattle were in very bad condition and had been exposed to many hardslsip&s on their way from Vermont to Win sted. Several of the animals were down and unable to rise and one of them had to be killed The rest wore ordered taken in charge by Valentine Bohl, who unloaded them and had them taken to his stock yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
BUNCO MAN TO
 BE BROUGHT BACK

Hartford, Nov 23.-As Governor Chamberlain to-day made requisition on the governor of Indiana for the de- livery of G. Woodruff, who is under arrest at South Bend, Indiana, it seems likely that the man who bun- coed Dr Hartwell of Judd's Bridge, Washington, of this state, out of $5,- GOO has been caught. Deputy Sheriff Kilbourne of Washington has been in- structed to go to Indiana for the prts- oner. It will be remembered that three or four months ago Dr Hartwel1 was assaulted and robbed of $5,O00 by two bunco men, who had induced him to take out the $5,O00 from the bank. Search has been made by detectives for the robbers ever since the deed oc- cured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
BIG SNOW FALLS IN
 BRITISH PROVINCES

London, Nov 23.-Unprecedented ssnowfaIls continue in the British prov iIces. Many towns and villages are isolated and everywhere i'll the ~north railway communication is delayed and in some parts entirely stopped. There are instances of funerals being snow. bound between the house and the cem- etery, and children have had to be dug out of drifts between their houses and the schools. Even in West Cornwall and the Island of Jersey, where snow is rarity, heavy falls are reported. Ten; to twenty degrees of frost were registered in the United Kingdom last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
RACE WITH FIRE
Flowing Up Land In An Elf. fort to Save Town of
 AxletOn.

Monongahela, Pa, Nov 23.-A forest fire which was started by railroad engine spark last Sunday on the hil1- side opposite here, broke out afresh last night, and the flames now menace not only the tipple of the Mongah mine and farm houses which lie in tho path of the fire, but the whole village of Axleton.
 Men are racing against the flames in an endeavor to blow up enough earth to stay their course. A stretch of mile along the high hillside has already been swept by the flames At the Mongah mine an effort is being made to save the company's property by starting smaller fires to meet the larger one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
INQUIRY ABANDONED.

New Haven, Nov 9. The state po- lice have abandoned the inquiry into the alleged assault on Henry D. Cur tiss, bookkeeper for the Tidewater Trap Rock Co, which occurred week ago Saturday night It is understood that they are of the opinion that Cur fiss was not sandbagged or assaulted. Superintendent Egan Of the state DO lice says that his men have been ur- able to ascertain if Curtiss had an. injuries whatsoever. Curtiss is now able to leave his house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
STRUCK BY A
 TRAIN AND KILLED

Bridgeport, Nov 23.-Michael Roo ney died at the hospital this noon, victim of the first grade crossing acct- dent since the elevation of the tracks of the Consolidated road. Rooney, who was driving a coal wagon, was crossing the Hall street tracks when he was struck by the Berkshire divis- ion express. Rooney's view was ob- structed by milk train on a siding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
TOWROATS COLLIDE

Boston, Nov 23.-Whi1e coming into Boston harbor early today the tow boat Annie Of the Boston Dredging Go collided head on with the towboat Nelora. and the latter sank. The ye, ioria's crew escaped by Jumping over- board and swimming to nearby point of land. The Annie was slightly dam aged and was able to reach her wharf without assistance It is thought that the helmsmen in attempting to pass each other misjudged the distance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
BUILDINGS FORWARDED.

Washington, Nov 23.-The Japanese legation has received the following ca blegram from Tokio:. Port Arthur army reports that buildings near ar ssenaI caught fire about noon Novenl- Der %, owing to bombardment by our naval guns. At e:40 D. m. still burn ing.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
A DASH FOR LIBERTY.

Concord, N. H., Nov 23.-Three pris- oners who were being taken to the stnte prison here by Sheriff Wheeler and two deputies. made dash for liD- erty at the railroad station here to- day and tWn escaped. Later one was reraptured while hiding in the cellar Of house near by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
STRIKE OF HAT MAKERS.

Chicago Nov 23.-eA strike of 25o men and 100 girls, members of the Cloth Hat and Cap Makers union, has followed the failure of that organiza- ton to secure renewal of it's agree. nent with local firm which an- neunced it's adoption of the "open shop" Twelve shops in Chicago are affected.