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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
MAYOR ELTON HONORED.
Waterbury's Executive the Guest of
 vice-President Todd.

Hon John P. Elton. Waterbury's s new mayor, was the guest of honor at dinner given Saturday evening by Vice President Percy R. Todd at the Union league, New Haven. After enjoying a fine menu. the guests heard several eloquent and witty af- teardfnner speeches. 6ass &sq al
 Those present were: Mayor Elton, Charles S. Mellen, president of the New Haven road; the Hon Charles +. Brooker of Ansonia. a director of the railroad; George B. Martin, president of the Union league club; Charles Hopkins Clark of Hartford; Charles M. Jarvis of New Britain; Fl. s. Chase Of Waterbury; George L. Con. nor. passenger traffic manager of the New Haven road: F. J. Brown, J. s, Leeds, 0, M. Shepard, general super intendent of the railroad; c H. Net, teton of the New Haven Gas Go; E. { 0 Goss of Waterbury; F. s. Holbrook, general freight agent of the railroad, and H. B. Wade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
At Jacques Yesterday.

The. Rev W. c. Ballantine, .D.D., LL.D., was the speaker at the Y.. M. Q. A. meeting for men only at Jacques opera house yesterday after noon. Dr Ballantine was formerly president of Oberlin college. but for several years past he has been in- str-uctor of the English Bible in the International Y M. c. A. training school at Springfield, Mass He Is one of fhe most prominent scholars and theoloeians of the day. Dr Bal lanfine. who was introduced by Gen- eral Secretary R. s. Ross, gave a very interastdng address on .tThe Teachings of Jesus" He devoted most of his time in speaking Of sew en great truths which underlie the teachings of Jesus. He classed the seven great truths as follows: First, ssMagnanimity of God" second. sTn- finite Value of Mans' third, "The Way t0 Worship God Is to Serve Man. fourth, "The Supremacy of the Spirit;;" fifth. '4The Greatest Thing is Possible to Everybody" sixth, ..The Vitality of Love-" seventh, 's1'he Vic torv Over Adverse Things The ad- dress was much enjoyed by those present.. Previous to the address there were pleasing vocal solos by MT Alden, bass soloist at the First Meth odist church. Prayer was offered by the Rev E. E. Root, pastor of the Third Congregational church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
CRIPPLE BROKE JAIL.

Convict Charged With Svvindlfn@ Ho-
 te1s Makes Unique Escape.
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan H. = William J. Reid, alias l. o. Hoffman, who is charged with swindling thirty two hotels of about $10,0o0 from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 1902 and is now under sentences aggregating ten years for these offenses, made his ssr tape from Jail here under remarkable circumstances
 He unlocked nine doors and sawed through three chains, visited six differ snt rooms of the county Jail, passed In front of watchers and finally climb cd an eighteen foot wall. This was accomplished at o'clock yesterday morning, yet he was not missed until o'clock. He was supposedly too weak to move without the use of crutch, had been practically bedridden for three months and so far as tha prison officers know had eeten nothing but beef broth in all that time.
 R While he was working his way out he broke into various rooms and shops to obtain suit of clothes, some tools that he afterward found were not need. cd and small ladder for use in seal Ing the outer wall. Sheriff E. ?. Clark has made thorough investigation. but he finds that many details of the escape are still unexplained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
NOTES FROM THE
 N. K. Q. P. LODGES.

After the business meeting of. Sheri- dan lodge, No 21S, N. IL. o. F., held at Columbus hall last evening, Dr J. F. Hayes, in the name of the members of the lodge, presented to the warden, William H. Dineen, an elegant gold watch and fob as a token of the es- teen in which he is held and in recog- nition of his services as warden of the lodge for three years. At the next meeting, which will be held on Friday evening, January 22, the officers elect ed at the last meeting will be installed by the deputy of the lodge, F. J. slavin. One member was balloted for. Broth CT Baker of Anchor lodge was present.
 Mattatuck lodge, No 1S7, N. D. O. F., are planning for an elaborate meeting the 10th of February, when they will hold an open meeting for all of their friends. They expect to have Grand Warden J. J. Wooster of New Haven, Grand Secretary F. D. Grfnnell of New Haven, Grand Treasurer F. M Drew of Ansonia, Supreme Guide Frank E. Hill and Brothers Wall and Carr Of New Haven as guests of the evening. This order is in a prosperous condition and pay their claims promptly, having paid the claim of Mrs R. l. Winter, who died December 24 on January 5. All who are interested are invited to attend this meeting and learn more about the order.
 The officers of A. von Humboldt lodge, No 21O, N. E. O. F., were duly installed on Friday evening, January 8. the meeting being very largely att tended, the hall being filed.
 Among the notabilities in evidence might be mentioned Grand Warden Joseph Wooster, Supreme Guide Frank Hill, Deputy Grand Warden w. O. Mcintosh, Deputy Grand War den Jerry Wall, all of New Haven. and Grand Sentinel F. Mcdonald and Deputies Slavin, Payne and Steinman of Waterbury.
 After the ballotings for applicants and initiation of three candidates was through with. the installation of officers for the ensuing year was pro ceeded with.
 At the particular request of Dep utv Fl. c. Steinman the following off, cers were duly installed by Grand :. Warden Wooster. assisted by Deputy J. Wall as second guide and the full staff of grand officers:
 Warden, Max Kiessling; vice war den, Lena Honegger; secretary, Lena Browns; financial secretary, Ernest Penner; treasurer, Clara Armbruster; guide, Margaret Senderman; guard ian,. Anna Kaiser; sentinel. Amelia Lippert: trustee for three years, Franklin Reed.
 At athe conclusion of the fnstalla- ton ceremonies addresses were made by the visitors. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
 If anyone has an idea that the fra ternal organizations are losing any of the old time interest just come into Humboldt lodge and they will quickly change your minds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
SHOT HIS WIFE.
William HI. Day Took Rev&nge For
 Being Fired Out

William HI. Day Took Rev&nws FoR
 Being Fired Ou&.
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. It. William H. Day of Northampton has shot his wife in the railroad station of this city as the result of domestic in falicity. Mrs. Day is proprietress of a lunch room in this city, which her hus- band managed until few months ago, when he went to work in New Haven. He visited her at her Northampton home, and, according to his own words, she fired him out.
 They arranged to separate and to let him have possession of their little hoy. She promised to bid the boy goodby in the station. At this meeting Day asked her if she stiu persisted, and upon her statement that she did he fired one shot at her. The bullet entered her shoulder and was afterward extracted by Dr. T. E.. Breck
 The husband was promptly arrested by Patrolman John Mccormick. Day had but ona bullet in his revolver and 10 could not carry out his evident fnten- don to kill her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
LIKE THE HEART OF BRUCE.
A Peculiar Request In the wi11 @&
 Frederick Window.

.1 4 Peculiar Request In the wiM of
 Frederick WfnsIow.
 SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 1.-The re- markable provisions of a will made twenty five years ago have been brought to Night through a letter to County Clerk James from Mns. Robert Irving of New York asking for infor- nation regarding the disposition made of the estate of her grandfather, pr. Charles Frederick Winslow, an ecaen- trie naturalist, who died in this city in 1877, leaving valuable estate. This consisted mainly of personal property, including large and valuable eolle0- ten of shells, fossils, minerals, antiqui- ties and rare books, three volumes of the latter alone being valued at SIG, GOO
 After making hequests to his children Dr. Winsiow in his will requests that after his death Shis heart be cut out, embalmed, inclosed in glass vessel and placed on the coffin of his mother on the island of Nantucket In simi- lar vessel he requests that the ashes of his cremated body be buried with the body of his wife in cemetery near Cambridge, Mass. As there had been but two previous cremations in the United States and none in Utah, much difficulty was found In carrying sut this request, 1t being necessary to con struct temporary furnace in the heart of the city at cost of S1 ,5O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
SNEAK THIEVES.
Were at Work Both Saturday. and
 Sunday NiGht.

sa $ E ' 4 < N
 A young man who lives in the east ern section of the city and is q well known clerk i'll one of the dry goods stores in Exchange place, is minus brand new overcoat valued at S2o or more, and some valuable articles which it contained. The young man attend ed dance Saturday night. While he was dancing he left his overcoat In his seat. Immediately after the dance he returned to his seat, but the overcoat was gone. Some person who had his eye on 1t had stolen 1t. Tn the coat were about a dollar in change, pair of gloves, a silk muffier and several other valuable articles. @
 This is only one of many similar cases which have occurred at dances. It is unsafe to leave coat, hat or any article in seat for even i've minutes without placing some one to watch 1t. The small gang which isengaged in this mean practice does its work cleverly and is seldom discovered.
 The gang does not confine It's work to dance halls, but occasionally it pays a visit to- the churches. Last night some of them entered the yestibule of the Second Advent church on Cherry street and stole hats, coats and gloves belonging to the men who were wor- shipping. The stolen goods consisted of one hat, five pairs of gloves, two overcoats and one silk muller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
sANTO
:. BILLED.
Revolutionists Surrounding Unfortu
 nate City Use Field Gums.

Revolutiontsts surrounsifns Unfortu-
 nate City Use Field Gums.
 SANTO DOMINGO, Jan. 11.-There was heavy firing around the city, the insurgents using their field guns A shell struck the city hall, doing con siderable damage. Another shell ex- Bloded in front of the United States legation, but did not result in injury to the building The political situa- ton here is unchanged, though several arrests of insurgent sympa thizers have been made.
 The revolutionists have defeated turing two cannon and considerable quantity of arms and ammunition. Many were killed or wounded in a fierce battle.
 A man named Pierce, an American, entered the city bearing communica- tion from General Navarro, minister of war in the Jiminez government, to United States Minister Powell. The messenger was arrested by the govern ment authorities, who took the message from him and sent him back. In his communication General Navar- TO requested Minister Powell to inter- vene with the provisional government, but the minister refuses to treat with the general.
 San Pedro de Macoris is quiet The situation here remains unchanged, but matters are complicated because it is impossible to foresee the duration of the revolution or its outcome. Business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
Senator smoot Answers straight

WASHINGTON, Jan. Il. The re- Bponse of Senator Reed Shoot of Utah to the charges made against him has been presented to the senate committee on privileges and elections by Senator Burrows. As to the charge that he is polygamist, the respondent says that he was married on the 17th day of Sep tember, 1884, to Alpha May Eldridge She is still his wife and is the mother of all his children. He has never had any other wife and has never cohasit- ed with any other woman. As to the charge that the respondent is bound by some oath or obligation controlling his duty under his oath as a senator, the respondent says that he has never taken any such oath or in any way assumed any such obligation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
Sudden Death of Rev. James P. Foy

BINGHAMTON. N. Y, Jan. .11.-Rev. James P. Foy, pastor of St. James Catholic church at Lestershire, has died suddenly here. He was thirty eight years old and was born in Nor wich, N. r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
H.a..t Boom For Pre..a.ns.

WASH1NGTON, Jan. Il. - William Hearst halls from more places Nhan any other man in the United States. Be belongs to New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles already and threatens to belong to six more cities He has newspapers in each of those cit les and intends to start six other dailies In various parts Of the country. He is being scoffed at by the old line Demo erats and some of the new line Demo erats. but he is being taken seriously sy the country Democrats in many. states and his presidential boom is just at this time making more noise than all he others combined
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
Chicago, St. LouiaTor New York.

! WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Democrat- ic campaign leaders are beginning to gather here for the meetiEs of the na- tional committee, which meets at the Shoreham hotel tomorrow to select & time and place for the next Democrat ic national convention. Convention boomers from Chicago, St Louis and New York have opened headquarters at the Shoreham. It is believed Chi cago is at present in the lead as the convention city and that the eonven- tion will be held about two weeks aft
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
GEORGE FARRELL.

George Farrell, for many years one of the best known millwrights in the state, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his grandson, Harry A. Thompson, 72 Chapel street. The de- ceased was born in Waterbury .1o years ago and resided here ever since. He was a brother of Almon Farrel, founder of the Farrel Foundry and Machine Go of Waterbury and Ansonia. The funeral will be held tomorrow af- ternoon with service at the Chapel street M. E. church and interment in Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
TITUS D. PICK.

Titus D. Peck, aged 71 years, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Frank R. Allen, Prospect. The deceased leaves three sons, William and Frederick Peck Of this city and Frank Peck of. Bridgeport, and five daughters. Mrs Arthur Painter of this city, Mrs Arthur Davis and Miss Nell lie Peck of Cheshire, Mrs F. R. Allen of Prospect and Mrs Smith of Hotch- kissville The funeral will take place at l o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the house and burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
was SuMocate0 anu. s.urm@rr.

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. 11.-A special from Barre says that James Murphy, aged seventy five, was suffo- cated and then burned in a fire that destroyed a twelve room house over 100 years old and poultry and horse shed here Dr. George A. Brown says his loss is SS.OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11
Lightahin nfisninx,

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 11.-Nothing is known here concerning the fate of Dia- mond shoals lightship No. 72, report cd as missing from her station fifteen miles off Cape Hatteras by masters of incoming steamers. The vessel was built especially for this station, which is one of the most dangerous on the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11

Rufolo, the two months old son Of MT and Mrs Nicholas Ventrasca, of 36 Pemberton street, died Saturday evening. The funeral took place yes terday afternoon with service at the church of Our Lady of Lourdes and interment in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Finley took place. this morning from the family residence on West Grove street to the Immaculate Conception church, where a mass of requiem was cele- brated by the Rev Father Brennan. The remains were taken to Brockton, Mass, for burial in charge of Martin Bergin's Sons.
 The funeral of Bernadette Nolan took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Bank street, with interment in new St Josephs cemetery. The floral tributes includs ed q wreath from her sisters; basket of roses. Grandma and Uncle Morrot; pillow, Miss Morrot; basket of roses, Mrs White and Mrs ISahl; bouquets, William Nolan, Marguerite Phelan, MT and Mes Grady, Mrs Cunningham, Mrs Thourot, the Misses Chappell.
 James W Sweely, publisher of the Williamsport Sun, died Friday night at his home, TIT West, Third street, Williamsport, Pa. after & few days illness with pleuro-p pneumonia. MT Sweely was 42 years of age and leaves a widow. two children and his mother. He was staunch democrat and in recognition of his services re- ceived the postmastership of Will liamsporf from President Cleveland. The deceased was held in high es- teem by his townsmen. He had many acquaintances in this city, all of whom will regret to learn of his dea tn.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-26
FALSE REGISTRY
Three Arrests Made Yester-
day By Policemen IN
der Orders From
Chief Murphy.

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Three arrests We're made in the city
yesterday for false registration. The
men arrested were John. alias Josh.
Williams, who gave his address as No.
10 Crawford street; Willis P. J. Pen
nington, who gave his address as No.
262 Twelfth street; and Henry Dwyer,
who gave his address as No. 102 Greene
street The complainant against Dwyer
was William Harvey, of No so York
street. Dwyer was arrested by PATROL
man Burns. His arrest grew out Of his
going back to the polling place and ask
ing to have the address he gave changed
TO that of the Salvation Army Hotel in
Montgomery street. Both addresses are
lodging houses and Dwyer's confusion
over which place he ought TO register
from fastened suspicion or him and led
70 ais arrest. he said this moraiag that
re had bean living in 5e.sey City many
years, but i.rusny spsnt most Of Eia time
In ledging houses. Police Justice Fig
gins was net Impressed With his story
and decided 10 let the Grand Jury in
w.stieate his case. lie held Dwyer in
500 bail
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-26
REGISTRATION
CLOSED
Total for the Three Days
Exceeds That Of Last
Year By Nearly
5000.
INCREASE IN HUDSON CITY
Excess Over 1903 Not Great
for a Presidential Cam
paign : Figures By
Wards.
INCREASE IN HUDSON CITY


The registration Yesterday, the third
and last day, showed total of 1S,901, as
against total>of 1885 last year. The
grand total for the three days registra-
tion this year is 47,911 as against Al, ,022
last year, when Mayor Pagan ran for his
second term against James j. Murphy
The increase this year over last year is
but, 2.SS9. This is the first time in many
presidential campaigns that the increase
has not been from 1900 to 10000 for the
three days registry.
In the Second Ward there is de-
crease of 2S and in the Ninth Ward a
decrease Of 36 is noted The increases
of wards are as follows.-First, II;
Third 104; Fourth, 49, Fifth, 45; Sixth,
431; Seventh. 2S1; Eighth, $40; Tenth,
1872: Eleventh, 634; Twelfth, 609.
The big increases in the Eleventh and
Twelfth Wards are said to be due to. the
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-26
SHAW AT ELKS' Hal !.

Secretary Of the Treasury Leslie III.
Shaw addressed Republican mass
maeting at Elks' Hall last night. He
aas Introduced BY Herman Waixer. Re
publican candidate fer Congress. Among
eshE chiHrs ks sr.d in attaching Judge
Parksr's ,s,ser Of aaeeptanes vas
''TAe Distinguished sGfist caSGids.e q
seems mash exercised because of the
price ofssssd rails. biit admits that rail-
read companies ds nos object. Hs ac-
eeans for tails ny an snsinustion that
shs 4Riesrs Of the railroad csmpariss
ess srsaseers sf asssisss!ls. YessuTns
that rbs s.s4s ~oalc prsssf 70 par sst
sn sscreas.d ostes for rails and aliew ii .
ce@ptaiss 70 dump thss surpls. ssrss9
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nsliiea men ,sraad out u ampis,m snt.
wsioh ~oala ussn seesivsrsk.ps fer q
'sys. asmsss 8 tbs reals.
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a, Trenssa Az saaitAry sssssrs. kath
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-26

nor did he believe that all Democrats
would be found equipped with wings and
full orchestra of harps. But Mr..
Roosevelt aud his administration, said
the speaker, have been running things
such manner that it is time for the
Democrats 10 SAY stop it. Mr..
l;ooseve!t,a ~. Nsvnsn std. sis 3
fsubsysss, ss4e,sca;sr, psretscaaicsl
ssrt ss j soss sss snniasful sf Ger
esel efsrmsas xs.as sssefrasiea liiat
'wss = t.li." ssS .lsrasHg ,astssS TO- H.,
svd tas Mdssees eAu lysw lss owu csa-
ciesioar"
NJ. Saosas mao SsekieS Edward Cas-
ssf siosss.. tAe Republican .,1abs.na-
toris, candidate. sna showed that il was
inpoasiole for nina, director of (. big
taiirssl es@pszy. % be servant cf
tas psepie 10 bringing about eauaA tax
aticr. That he wRs director of such
4 road had been bre7ea over the sigma
.are Of Ooleps, Sam Dickinson as Secrs-
,asy cf state
Nins-seag-eid :sna.irs Neonan created
much amusement aBd enthusiasm by sio-
1aentiy ssyocfting sne siection Of Parker
and Davis Es said that waeE Ropse-
welt was Police Commissioners in New
York he advised sho police to put nails
in their Clubs in order 10 wake peopie
mp. But we're going 10 pat him to.
Sleep said the Juvenile speases.N as he
concluded, amid burst of applause.
Candidate. for Street and Water Com
missioner Thomas f. Rooney made one
of his characteristic speeches referring
briefly to his record as Freeholder as
guarantee of lat he will do as Street
and Water Commissioner.
The Hon. John Finnerty of Chicago
brought the meeting to a close with a
brilliant discourse on national issues,
in which he impressed the big audience
with the fact that the lack of prosperity
for the common people was entirely due
to the trusts, which were fostered by
the National Republican administration.