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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
CORONER DOTEN
 WILL INVESTIGATE

Stamford, Dec 29.-Coroner Doten will come to Stamford tomorrow to hold an official investigation as to the cause of the railroad accident which occurred at this place on Tuesday night and as result of which Con- ductor George Rowland was killed The blame for the accident, it is said, may lie between Engineer Bahyn of the Boston express and Towerman Tiger of Stamford. Tiger claims the signals were set against the express, while the engineer asserts that he had the right of way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
RESCUED IN TIME.
Grew of Chester Taken Ofr In Hid
 Ocean.

Hayre, Dec 29.-The British steam CT Anglo -Chilian Captain Johnston, from Pensacola December 6, via New port News December 12), which ar rived here yesterday with Captain Nelson, his wife and five members of the crew of the American schooner w. R. Chester on board, reports having rescued them in mid-ocean when the Chester was sinking after having en- countered four days storm. Cap tain Nelson set fire to the schooner be fore abandoning her in order that she should not prove danger to nayiga- tion. The American consul at Havre will send the rescued persons home.
 The schooner W. R. Chester, Cap tain Nelson, sailed from St Martins, N. B., November 24, and Jonesport, Me, December 8. for Barbados. She was owned by Charles Nelson of Ma chias, Me, and was built at that port in 1880. The schooner was of 121 tons, was S5 feet inches long. had 24 feet 8 inches beam, and was 8 feet 1 inch deep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
STEAMER PURITAN PUT
 OUT OF BUSINESS

Newport, R. L, Dec %. The steam CT Puritan of the Fall River line, which met with an accident after leav, ing this port for New York last night, was still anchored off Watch Hill early to-day. with the freight steamer Bos, ton lying alongside to give any needed assistance. A rod in the Puritan 's wheel was broken and it had not been decided early in the forenoon whether the steamer should proceed to New York or return here for repairs.
 Later the Boston took the Puritan in tow for New London. The disabled steamer will make temporary repairs. The Puritan was to have been taken off the line tomorrow to be overhau1ed for the winter She will be replaced by the Plymouth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
HAND IN YOUR NAME.

Subscribers of the Democrat who wish the Woman's Home Companion sent to them should hand in thefr names right away. The list for the January issue will close in a day or two. The next number of the maga- zine promises to be the best yet issued. Why not have it when there is no cost to you? The magazine will be deliv- cred to your house free if you pay your subscription to the Democrat in auvance. Hand in your name now and begin the year Well
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
CONVENTION DATES
 ARE ANNOUNCED

New Haven. Dec 29.-The annual convention of the State Letter Car riers' association has been called for February p at Bridgeport, and at the same place and date the Sons of tho American Revolution will hold their annual gathering. Among other con- vention dates already announced are those of the Grand lodge of F. A. M. in this city January Is, the State As sociation of Civil Engineers on Febru, ary IA, the State Dairymen's associa- tion at Hartford January 1S-19, to be followed a fortnight later by the State Pomological society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
THREE ARE DEAD
In Fire Which Destroyed the Farm House of
 Charles McNillan.

Geneseo, N. T., Dec. 29-Three per- sons lost their lives in fire which de- stroyed the farm residence of Charles NIcAfillan at the head of Conesus Lake early to-day.
 The dead are:
 Charles McNIillan.
 Lottie McNIillan, his sister.
 Frank McNIillan, nephew.
 Lulu AIcMillan, another sister, who resided at the McNIiIlan home escaped. The cause of the fire has not been ex- plained
 The McNIiIlans were among the prominent families of Livingston county.
 The big farm residence was totally burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
FORWARDED BY RUSSIANS.

Tokio. Dee % (noon).- -AIanchurian army headquarters reporting today says:
 ..Ons December 27 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon the Russians with heavy field guns bombarded the Shakhe river railroad bridge in the neighborhood of the station, and the Russian guns at Taliantun sheHed Chihsiangtun and Shulintzu Russian cavalry attacked Hellintun at sunset on the same day, but were repulsed by Japahese cav alry At S:30 o'clock on the same even ing the Russian cavalry enveloped tho Japanese piekets, who were reinforced and finally repulsed the enemy. The Japanese casualties were three men killed. 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
THE LAPS GET ANOTHER
 RIHLUNG FORT TAKEN.
There Were One Thousand Japanese Casualites-The Garrison. 800 Men and Officers Escaped Admiral KaznOhOR is to Retire from the North Sea Board of Inquiry.

Headquarters of the Japanese Army before Port Arthur, via Fusan, Dec -Rihlung fort was captured at 5 o'clock this morning with thousanC Japanese casualties. Seven dynamite mines exploded at 10 o'clock yesterda4 made breaches in the front wall through which large body of Japan ese troops charged under cover of Il tremendous bombardment and cap tured the first line of light guns. A bitter fight resulted in the capture .oz the fort The garrison, numbering 300 men escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
pastorn Capture . Tbief.

BLOOMFIELD, N. J., Dec 29.-In the postohlce here yesterday the Rev. Dr. Charles s. Woodruff, pastor of the Park Methodist church, and the Rev. Edwin A. White, rector of Christ Epis- copal church, caught and turned over to the police man who was trying to cash two money orders payable to pr. Woodruff and which he is believed to have taken from letters ii the mall box ak pr. Woodrute's house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
MANY COLLEGE MEN THERE.

New York, Dec 29.-About 300 col lege men from universities all over the United States are here attending the biennial congress of the Alpha TNu Omega fraternity, which was formed in Richmond soon after the close of the war, to help restore goNd feeling between the north and the south. About 5 chapters are represented. The congress will last until Friday and be- sides the regular business sessions, many entertainment are planned by the local alumni.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
The Couch k,arket.

As Waterbury is famous as h Brass City so is the Hampson. Sel store famous for it's line of C0uche Upwards of 75 kinds may at all time be found on show in their big f0ux floor wareroom. At the present 1s the stocks are unusually attract You will find the coverings more dg able, more artistic and in prettier fleets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Member of Board of safety DAly Gets
 Slice Of Work.

The board of safety met this morn ing and awartIed tie contract for the north end fire house to the following: Mason work, Chatheld &c Chatfeld, $7, $50: carpenter work, J. J. Macauley, $3.951; plumbing. M. J. Daly & Son. $7O5; steam heating, M. J. Daily & Son. $446; painting, Austin S Wood ruff $2.75; electric wiring, $140.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
COME HOME. EDWARD.
A Fortune of $sOO.OO Is Awaiting
 This Kissing Man.

New York, Dec. Heirs to the es, tate of Jacob Lawson, manufactures who died recently from accidental asphyxiation at his home in Brooklyn, are seeking to locate his son, Edward J., supposed to be somewhere in the west.
 Lawson, who was supposed to be only fairly we'll off, was found to have left an estate amounting to $1 ,5OO, ,000, to be divided among three sons and q daughter. The missing son, Edward, is said to have gone to California some years ago after a disagreement with the father, but recently was heard from in St Louis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
cHoATEs FrTuRE.

London, Dec 29.-Joseph H., Choate, the American ambassador here does not intend to take up law practics when he returns to New York, as re ported in the press here. He consfd, CTS he has been away too long from the bar to resume practice at his age
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
Mirrors.

No matter what it is you may rn in the mirror line, you can get t the Hampson-SelIew store. S mirrors for bath rooms, kitchens. TOTS for railways with coat ana ha hooks on them, long mirrors for rooms, swinging clleval mirrors, TOTS for dressmakers and bean mirrors for the parlor At this s you can also have mirrors pun Ii own frames and replace broken 18
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
ANOTHER MOVE.
Fall River Workers to Be Asked to Vote on Strike
 Question.

Fall River, Mass, Dec g. Renewed interest in the great cotton mill strike, which has been in existence here since July 9, was created to-day by an a1- nouncement from the textile council that it had called mass meetings of the various unions for tomorrow af, ternoon, when they will be asked to vote by ballot on the question of end> ing or continuing the struggle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
TWO BOYS DROWNED
 WHILE SKATING

Bridgeport Dec 29.-While playing on thin ice on the Poquonnock river this afternon, Eddie Germi and Mat thew Reynolds, aged and 10 sears respectively. broke through and were drowned. The bodies immediately dis appeared under the ice and had not been recovered at press hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
J. H. MOORE APPOINTED.

Washington, Dec 29-President Roosevelt appointed J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia chief of the bu- reau of manufactures of the depart ment of commerce and labor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
Shirt Waist Boxes.

The Hampson-Sellew Co arc sh6 ing a fine line of Bedroom Boxes combine both the window seat a shirt waist or skirt box. They very beautifully made and covered with the finest of Japanese straw ms ting, and are exceptionally strong
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
KAZNAKOFF RETURNING.

St Petersburg, Dec 29.-Admiral Kaznakoff is returning to Russia and will be replaced by Vice Admiral Dou- bassoff. as Russian ambassador on the international commission at Paris, which is to inquire into the North sea incident. He starts for Paris next week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
,vvo Dead From Lnmp Exp1oston

Two Dead From Lamp Explosion.
 FAIRMONT, W. Va. Dec. 29.-While Mrs. Pasquale Dell and little son were eating breakfast here lamp exploded and ignited the clothes of both. They were so horribly burned that they dte6 within a few boI1rs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
DEpEW A WINNER.
II is Now Conceded that Chauncey
 Will Go Back.

New York, Dec Senator Depew said to-day that he had won in his campaign for reelection to the United States senate. He made the announce ment after conference with Gov ernor Odell, Senator Elsberg, Speaker Nixon and Senator NIalby.
 Governor Odell announced this after noon that the United states senator ship had been settled and that the name of Chauncey NJ. Depew would be the only one presented at the repub- Hcan caucus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
WEATHER FoYEcAsT

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to, night and Friday; colder in interior Connecticut tonight; brisk westerly winds diminishing,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
$S7 5()
Great Bargain Offered the Hampson : Sell
 Company

Tn the south show window e Hampson-Sellew Furniture co Bank street, next to the Refd Hughes dry goods store, is one 0f handsomest Chamber Suits shown in this city. It is well S150.O0, but this concern takes tory in January and they desire close out some of their highest pr5eeI goods previous thereto. Such an portunity as this is very rare can see the suit for yourself in show window without putting body to any trouble at all If what you want pass it by but sQ one will soon take up this splen bargain. The mirror is of the French plate, bevnled edge measures 30xS6 lnel
 Those $45.OO Nnamber
 Certainly it would be hard to and store anywhere that carries bet line of Chamber Suits than the son-SeIlew Store, but they have sK cial Chamber Suit at $45.00 th the most remarkable value; in they claim that it cannot be dupl ed. It is made of selected qua Oak, the bureau has q swell front beveled French plate glass. II hand rubbed and polished and ea in stock, finish and design to $65.0O suit on the market New ho1 keepers ought to buy their fuFn at the Hampson-Sellaw store will always get the best grade goods. The designs are little artistic and show up in better than anything you will hnd where.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29
Paper Trust Investigation.

The action of Attorney General Moody in insituting legal proceedings against the so called paper trust has caused considerable discussion among the few members of congress now in Washington. This action is really
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24
CANAL CASE
AGAIN IN
COURT

The case OF the city OF Providence VS..
Walter ], Comstock ct al. was heard by
the appellate division of the supreme
court today on exceptions This is an ac-
ton OF trespass and ejectment to reoov-
er possession OF land in the bed OF the
Moshassuck river. 1t is another canal
street dispute
Judge Douglas heard the case without
jury and gave desision for the city. To
this decision exceptions were taken and
argued at great length today.
Defendants hold under a lease made by
the guardian OF Moses b. Jenkins, de-
ceased. and II is stipulated In the case
THAT all the right, title and interest con-
veyed by the deed OF May 26 1918 became
and was vested In Moses b. Jenkins be-
fore and at the time OF his guardians
lease 10 the defendants put in evidence ="
This deed OF May 26, 1918 conveyed a lot
bounding easterly on North Main street
and extending w4terly TO water street
and salt water.
At the date OF this deed Canal street
had not been then laid out. Ii was built
between 1920 and 1880 and was widened
towards the west in 1888. Other instru-
ments introduced showed that\defendants'
lands extended TO the water
The defendants thus claimed the right
to use the place by virtue of their
riparian rights, so long as they do not
interfere with public rights and deny that
the city can, as private owner, recover
possession Of the building and its rentals
by this action OF ejectment.
Plaintiff asserts possession and the right
TO recover under deed from the state OF
the cove lands. The question involved is
the existence as property in this state
OF riparian or lttoral rights in the owners
Of the uplands.
II is claimed by the defendants that this
question has never been squarely raised
I'm this state The case OF Murphy VS..
Bullock involving public rights, whereas
the defendant says this case only in
wolves the interests OF two private
owners, the city and the defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24

William I. Peck, a bookkeeper OF this
city. was the first Juror called. and was
promptly accepted Theodore H. Colvin.
also a resident OF this city. was next
called. He runs an iron foundry
Counsel for the defendant asked wit
ness II he ever had any trouble with
Italians in business. and the reply was
mo serious trouble;" and for the time
being Mr.. Colvin was accepted, subject
TO later challenge.
Harvey Huestis. manufacturer, was
accepted as the third juror, and Prentice
o. Hooper. post warden, as fourth: while
Algeron T. Card went intoN the box as
the fifth juror.
The next man called was Jonathan Bal
lye OF Woonsocket. a retired grocer, and
ne was promptly accepted. William A.
Bosworth, hardware dealer. was unob-
jectionable. Berah G. Reynolds OF Provi-
dence, jeweler, was the eighth man Sc
lected
Henry e. Harris OF East Providence.
q painter. had formed an opinion as to
the guilt or innocence OF the prisoner. He
lives about half a mile from the scene
OF the tragedy, and was excused
Bradley M Graffan, jeweer, OF this
city. was accepted without trouble.
Stephen c. Irons OF Glocester, farmer.
Thomas F. Connolly OF Sayles Hill,
farmer, was accepted as the 1lth juror.
Henry r. Whipple OF Lonsdale, teamer,
went into the box as the 18th juror
JURORS CHALLENGED.
Then began the challenging OF the
Jurors II was expected a number would
be taken off, but at first Colonel Bowen
only challenged Mr.. Battye and Mr.. Con-
molly.
James F. Sprague OF Sayesvlle, motor
man. was accepted to fill one vacancy.
Charles McCaw, a carpenter OF Valley
Falls, had formed no opinion and the
Jury box was again full. There were
no more challenges.
An unusual thing about the trial was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24
REGISTERED
Mail BAG
RIFL.ED

Lynn. Mass, oct. A.--The postal au-
containing the registered mail from the
Lynn and West Lynn postoffices for the
Boston postoffice was stolen Saturday
night, the letters and parcels riied and
all the enclosed money and valuables
taken. The police and postoffice in
spectors are searching for Henry Alden
and John Beaupry. recent drivers Of the
mail wagon. who were employed by J.
E. Armitage. the contractor.
4 week ago Alden gave notice that he
should quit work on Saturday. and at
noon Saturday he drove his wagon into
the stable and was given his pay.
Besupry. a friend of Alden, was appoint
ed his successor.
Beaupry called az the post office Sat-
urday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock for the
mail that leaves Boston On the 500 train.
signed a receipt for the registered mail
and drove his wagon In the direction OF
the railroad /ststion.
Later Ald6n drove the wagon into the
stable. but this occasioned no comment.
as IL was thought he was assisting
Beaupry in his first days work. After
putting away the wagon, Alden left the
sta bile. and nothing has been seen OF him
since.
Late Saturday night the night mail
driver discovered under the seat OF the
mail wagon two small pouches that had
been cut open and several loose letters.
Yesterday afternoon the missing
registered sack was discovered in the pos
session OF two boys In an alley running
of Exchange street The Toys said that
they had Just found IL there. The letters
were found In the sack. All OF them
had been cut open and the money and
valuables extracted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24

COMMITTEE
SUICIDE

a suicide was discovered near the Oak
lawn station, on oaklawn avenue. in
Cranston, Sunday morning.
The victim. stranger. had taken car
bolic acid and was found dead by the
roadside.
He was ABOUT IS years old. tall slender.
clean shaven. had red hair. light brown
eyes and had a small scar from a cut,
on his lower left jaw.
The clothing worn consisted of black
coat and vest, blue cardigan jacket, dark
striped pantaloons. cotton underwear,
white cotton socks. black laced shoes
and black soft hat.
A card, bearing the name OF Katie
A Trask was in one pocket and upon
the underside was marked the letter
m" OF wv"
The body had been in the highway
probably l6 hours
Neighbors recall seeing the man asleep
under some trees in a nearby lot, Sat
urday afternoon.
They were then of the opinion that the
sleeper was under the influence OF liquor.
Medical Examiner Longfellow viewed
the body and caused 1t to be removed TO
j. VIII Carpenters undertaking rooms on
Plainfeld street, Olneyville.
Up to this noon it had not been identi-
fed.
The appearance OF the dead mans
hands and the finding of a weaver's iE-
plement near the body gives rise to the
supposition that the body is that OF a man
who had been employed in one of the
Oneyville mills.
There could be no mistake as TO the
cause OF death, as the burned condition OF
the mouth, the odor Of carbolic acid and
the empty two-ounce phial which had
contained acid was found near the body
told Just what had happened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24
TENTH WARD NOMINATION
PAfERS MAY Be FILED TODAY,

Another attempt was made by Peter c.
Cannon OF the Tenth ward today 10 file
his nomination papers and the canvassers
again barred out enough OF the names 10
make the list fall below the so required
by law Mr Cannon secured a number OF
others but as Martin B. Birmingham had
filed his nomination papers in between
the later names for the Good Govern
ment nomination papers had 10 wait till
the matter OF Mr.. Brminghams paper
was disposed Of
The Cannon ticket included the alder
man and councilmens names that were
put In opposition 10 the Covell-Grady
ticket and in addition there was a state
for school committeeman as well,
both sets OF papers were filed before
noon but the matter was not decided at
$3.50
city clerk Col. Clarke. says that all the
regular nominations have been fled thus
far and n others come I'm before midnight
he Will receive them at his home as the
office will be closed at o'clock as usual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-24

that no juror called tried 10 get on an
any of the llimsy excuses often given by
men called TO do jury service In hun
dred cases. Each man called was will
ing TO do his duty. Mr.. Bosworth was
appointed foreman. AS will be seen, the
jury is an unusually good one for service
In a criminal case. o.
OPENING FO-. THE STATE.
Attorney General Stearns made a state
ment OF the case. He said the killing
took place on Sunday. July nth, at the
home OF the deceased on Division street.
Nardozzo lived on the same street.
After some words about a gambling
debt Michele Predoladi said he would pay
Nardozzo after he. himself, got money
that was due him. There were more
words. according 10 the attorney general,
and then the defendant made a lighting
gesture.
This seemed to have angered Mrs.
Predoladi and she caught hold OF
Nardozzo and demanded what he insulted
them for by such a gesture. II is not very
clear what next happened. Mrs. Predoladi
was a large woman, and the defendant is
of slight build. There were three shots
fired.
The attorney general claims that after
his arrest NardozZo said he fired one shot
into the ground from a revolver and then
two other shots from the same revolver
at Mrs. Predoladi These shots entered
her breast and she died very soon after.
Her husband went into the house and
got a shotgun that he had. Nardozzo
went home.
HUSBAND USED GUN.
The husband went down TO Nardozzo's
home and fired shots from the gun at the
house. Mrs. Predoladi was a young
wDman.
After the opening statement OF the case
the jury went 10 the Newman for dinner
They will board at that hotel until the
trial is over. After dinner the jury went
to East Providence TO view the scene OF
the murder.