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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
TEACHERS PENSIONS.
Commissioners LarKin's Bill Nearly
 Ready to Present.

The bill which Commissioner Larkin of the board of education proposes to have made law to pension school teachers who become worn out in the service has been completed and will be presented to the board by Commis- sioner Larkin at the meeting to be held next Monday evening. Tn draw ing 1t up Commissioner Larlzin con- suited with his fellow commissioners of the board so that it cannot fail to have their endorsement next Monday evening. Besides the sanction of the board of education it will be necessary to have the bill inserted in the city charter as an addition or amendment, and only the legislature can give per- mission to do this. Opposition to the bill is not expected from any source, though there may be some created in the legislature, as Commissioners Lar kin expects the state to supply DOT tion of the pension fund However, MT Larkin says he is prepared to meet opposition and objection of every kind. He has been thoroughly over the fields wherever such bill is in op- eration and has obtained stacks of in formation and basis for arguments that will knock every opponent and objector to the wall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Number of Cases Disposed of at 0pen-
 ing of Criminal Term.

Quite a number of cases were dis posed of at the opening of the criminal term of the district court to-day during the hour the court was in session The jury was excused until next Monday. when a few cases in which the ac- cused refused to plead guilty will be put on. The case against the four small boys for assauldng Ruth Griffin, aged 9syears, was disposed of without trial, the boys pleading guilty. The accused and their ages are: Michae. Kramer, II; Edward, Druen, Il; Will liam Squires, 13, and Edward Deely, IA.
 The assault took place on the after noon. of August 26, in barn on Vine street owned by a Mrs O'Neill. The parents of the boys went on the stand and told of their virtues and boyish vices, and it would appear from their stories. that they were the best boys in the city.
 But the story told by Prosecutor Bradstreet showed the boys in a con- trary light. They seemed to have planned to decoy the girl into the barn. Squires was leader and Deelg lookout The fortunate arrival of Mrs 0'Neill in the vicinity of the barn scared away the boys.
 The parents of the little girl were not anxious to have the case pressed, and considerable tears were shed on the witness stand by the boys par ents. Kramer was fined $50, Deely $40 and Druen and SQuires $2O each, and they were given until the next term of the court, which comes in in December, to pay the fine.
 Christopher Hapenny, charged with theft of an umbrella and gold watch is in jail serving out the sentence im- posed by the city court, he having withdrawn his appeal.
 The following cases were continued to the next term of the court: John Nolan, non-support of his wife; Joe Patentof and Jim Mungee, breach of the peace. Mungee has flown to Italy and Patentof was unable to be in court, one of his legs being broken; George Rankin, non-support, and Ben jamin Hall, assault.
 Cameo Pace was fined $50 for dis, orderly conduct in the presence of Wo- men, and case against John Tracy and John Quill for breach Of the peace was nolled. These young men were sitting on wall near their home one evening some months ago when along came Michael Quilter, who interfered with them By Paying down the law.' Eugene Sullivan held Tracy while Quilter punched him, whereupon Quill ter then buckled into Sullivan and there was a four handed scrap.
 Alfred Jannetto, charged with breach of the peace, is in jail for violating the law in Bristol Beacon Falls and Hartford will have something to set tie with him before the district court can have him.
 Judge Cowel! presided. Court ad, journed at II o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
J. L. MURPHY BURIED.
Relatives and Friends Paid Their
 Last Tribute To-Day.

The funeral of the late James I1 Murphy, who died in Nauheim, Ger many, where he went for the benefit of his health, took place at New Brit ain this morning. A solemn high mass at St Afary's church was sung at o'clock, the pastor, Rev Father Winters. being the celebrant, Father Hart was deacon, Father Fay subs deacon and Father Walsh, formerly of this city, master of ceremonies. After the mass Father Winters delivered touching eulogy on the life of the de ceased. The church was filled wifh sorrowing relatives and friends, many business and professional men being among the number. The employees Of the factory over which Mir Murphy presided were also in attehdance the moulders marching in a body to the cemetery. This city and Naugatuclk was also well represented at the faas neral, among those from the latter place being Judge Hungerford, exr Senator Kennedy, Henry Mccarthy and MT and Mrs Andrew Brennan and family. During the mass Miss Helena Coyle of Branford sweetly rendered an J. E. Dunlay of New Britain and c. Maloney of Waterbury. represenfina the family, Joseph Neale and Thomas Benton of Naugatuclx, representing Ojeda council, K. of O., of which tho deceased was member, and H. Cs# Noble and William Blair, superinten- dent and assistant superintendent re- spectively of the North & Judd factory. where the deceased last labored. The flower bearers were William and Mat thew Kennedy, nephews of the de- ceased. The floral tributes were eIaDo- rate and profuse, including pillows and cut flowers from members of the family, friends and shopmates. The interment was in new plot in St Mary's cemetery The funeral arr arrangements were conducted by the firm of W. J. Dunlay & Go, ". J. Spain of this city assisting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Canadian Troops or to St. Louf..

Canadian Troops Off to St. Louis.
 DETROIT, Mich, Sept 20.-G Gay in their red coats and white helmets, the Twenty Essex fusileers left this city over the Michigan Central railroad for Chicago, where they will take the Illinois Central railroad for St. Louis. The Canadian troops presented gay sight as they marched fully armed through the business section of the city from the Windsor ferry dock to the Michigan Central station. As the steamer Pleasure crossed the river from Windsor with the soldiers sa- lute was fired in their honor by the United States steamer Michigan, which was anchored in the stream. The fusi- leers were about 2,5Oo strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
widow shot Dead by Her Son.

BRISTOL, Va, Sept. 2O.-Mrs. Mi nerva Greear, widow fifty years of age was shot to death by one of her sons at her home near Fort Blackman, Scott county, Va. Each of her two sons, Robert and Grover, declare that the other fired the shot which ended the woman's life. It is, said the boys were drinking in a room adjoining that occupied by their mother and firing their pistols when she entered and asked them to stop. One turned his pistol on his mother and sent ball into her heart, causing death instant ly. An investigation is in progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
MILITARY BAND PROM.
1t Takes Place To-norrow Evening
 at the Auditorium.

The Waterbury Military band will give another prom at the Audltoriuns tomorrow evening, with A. J. Lallier as director. Following is the program: Two-step- -"Fall in Line'' .... Rosey Waltz-"Tell Me With Your Eyes
 Arranged by Lallier.
 Two-step Teasing IA. von Tilzer
 Arranged by Lallier.
 Mister Moon'' Bowman Waltz Peggy Brady ...... O'Hare Three-step Golden Lily' <. Strauss Two-step Big Indian Chief" ...
 ........ ................ Boetteger Waltz-"The Altar of Friendship" Watermelon Vine'' Allen Two-step Goodbye, My Lady
 Love" ..,. ,......... Howard Waltz -t9The Pillows of Despair
 ..... ...:.:....... .....s. Becker Three-step- -"Golden Arrown ...Losey Two-step- live Feeling for Your Waltz Message of the Violets'' schottische-"Days of old'' .Robyn Waltz Sergeant Kitty ..... Sloan Two-step-"Old Friend' VI. Thomas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
JAPANESE GENERAL REcALLEDs
PRIzEs.oF THE JAPANESE.

Tokfo, Sept 20, noon Field Marshall Oyama, commanding the Japanese forces in Manchuria, telegraphed to- day as follows:
 "An investigation of the trophies captured by us, made since our last report, shows the number of Russian buildings occupied by us in the neigh borhood of Liaoyang station, to be 353 houses and PA warehouses, cover ing an area of 58,OOO square yards. We also seized T9,360 bushels of bar ley, rice, wheat and millet; 300 cases of kerosene, 1900 cases of sugar, 166 tons of coal, and much cordwood. The amount of coal captured by General Kuroki will be reported later.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
MUST SIGN PAPER.
Applicants for Rents Must Toe the
 Mark Hereafter.

A number of real estate owners held a meeting yesterday and decided that hereafter an applicant for rent shah sign paper agreeing to forfeit the usual ten days notice to quit in case they fail to pay their rent promptly, otherwise the rent shall be refused the applicant. In opposition to this there is talk of organizing tenants associ ation, for to the average spectator the house owners seem to look upon their tenants as daylight robbers. The ten ants organization will, 1t is said, be established on lines of similar organ izations scattered through the length and breadth of the British Kingdom. They are called tenats' rights associa- tions and they swing the political pen dulum any way they wish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
c R I IN sEssIoN

Meriden, Sept 2O.-The thirteenth annual meeting of the state council, Catholic Benevolent Legion, was held here to-day. The morning session was called at 10 o'clock and was devoted to the reports of the officers. Six teen councils were represented and the reports showed that the member ship was one thousand. Action upon the matter of the explanation of the new assessment rate, adopted at the last meeting, will occupy the after noon session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
JAPANESE ARE ACTIVE.

St Petersburg, Sept 2O.-The follow ing dispatch has been received from General Kuropatkin: "The reconnais- sanee made September II established the fact that the Japanese position at Banlputze is strongly held by bri- gade with guns. There was no enemy east of Baniputze, but Japanese re- Inducements arrived September IS in the vicinity of that village. Large Japanese forces from Liaoyang have already crossed to the right bank of the Taitse river"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Cheese Sales at Little Falls.

UTICA, N. Y, Sept 20.-Sales of cheese on the Little Falls dairy mar ket were: Large, colored, 214 boxes at eA cents; large, colored, 175 boxes at S15 cents; large, white, 75 boxes at e15 cents; small. white, 1,016 boxes at S% cents; small, white, POS boxes at S1a cents; small, colored, 1925 boxes at s& cents; small, colored, 279 boxes at 81a cents; twins, colored, 5o6 boxes at SA cents; twins, white, sos boxes at 81b cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Alleged Embeanler wMI Plead Guilty

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept Doug las M. Smith, formerly paying teller of the National Tradesnaen's bank of this city will be arraigned in the Unit ed States district court on the charge of embezzlement of $6,0OO from the bank His attorney. George M. Gum of Milford stated that his client would plead guilty to the charge and that Judge Platt would be asked to impose the minimum sentence, which is five years imprisonment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
WAS QUICK WORK.
Defaulting Teller Smith Gets Five
 Years In States Prison.

New Haven, Sept Douglas M. Smith, the defauIting paying teller of the Tradesmens bank in this city, was indicted by the grand jury this afternoon on the charge of embezzle- ment of the sum of S7O,O0O of the banks funds. He was immediately taken before Judge Platt, arraigned in court and on plea of guilty was sen- fenced to five years ill state prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Girl Patrlcides Confess.

HOUSTON, Tex, Sept. 20.-Two daughters of S. 0. Stuart, prominent farmer of Falls county, who was found dead in bed with his head almost sew cred from his body, have confessed to the crime. They are thirteen and six teen years old respectively. They de clare their father threatened to ex- terminate the entire family of four girls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Paased TWO peserted schooner.

/. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Sept. 20.- Captain Wyman of the schooner Louis c. Babel, which arrived from Baltimore, reports that on Sept. 15 he passed the schooner James B. Jordan waterlogged and the deckload floating from the vessel. The crew could not be found. On the same date he passed the schooner Emily F. Northam wa terlogged and on fire. The crew had deserted her. Captain Wyman reports a rough voyage from Baltimore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
CONDUCTC3R IS GUILTY.

New Haven, Sept 20.-A decision was given by Judge Tyner in the city ocurt to-day in which he found Irtis w Brown, conductor for the COnsol, idated. Railway Go, guilty of embez, zling fares on six counts. A fine of S25 on each count was imposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Federal Agents Look Into Lynehine.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 20.--A special from Huntsville says an ap- parently well founded report is in cir culation there to the effect that six secret service men in the employ of the federal government have been di rected to make an extensive investiga- tion of the lynching of Horace Naples and the attack on the jail in which federal prisoners are confined. The result of the investigation, it is said, will be reported to the federal grand jury, which meets next month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
OPENED BY QUEEN.

The Hague, Sept 20 Queen Will helmina reopened the states general to-day. In the speech from the throne the queen said the home industries ot the Netherlands were not competing satisfactorily with foreign enterprise and that the finances of the Dutch In dies and the Netherlands needed strengthening. Her majesty announced also the forthcoming introduction of bills providing for old age pensions and niger education.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
oN AGAIN TO-DAY.

Shanghai, Sept 2O.-The general at tack on Port Arthur. which began yes- terday and in which the Japanese fleet is cooperating. was resumed this morning. The Japanese captured two important forts on either side of Sueiszeying, north of Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
rrnporttnr Much Grnphite.

WAsHINGTON, Sept. 20-The Unit ed States geological survey reports that in 1908 the United States consum ed graphite valued at $1,59s,589. of which only $225,554 worth was pro- duced here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
ArrAcK wATER WoRKs.

St Petersburg Sept 20.-L lieutenant General Stoessel, commanding the Russian military forces at Port Ar thur, reports by telegraph that on the night of September 16 the garrison re pelled two attacks on the redoubt pro- tecting the water works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
GENERAL ATTACK BEGUN.

Chefoo, Sept 0.-Authoritative in formation has been received here of a general attack upon Port Arthur by the Japanese forces which began yes terday before daybreak and continued until dark. All indications point to an effort to capture certain of the northeast main forts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Young Lady
 Don't You Want A Princess Dresser in Your
 Bedroom ?

The Princess dresser is the. kind that has the top one. drawer lower than the ordin- ary dresser, but has the long clleval mirror in place of the square mirror, enabling the full length of the figure to be seen. They're pretty pieces of furniture and are very popular witE an iron or brass bed. The Hampson- Sellew Furniture Company has recent put on sale large line of the Prjn- cess dressers in Mahogany, Birds Eye Maple and Golden Chartered Oak. The prices put on them are very retl. sonable, ranging from $16.50 up to S45.OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Accusea of Trying to Ham. So


 MUNCIE, Ind, Sept. 20.-On com plaint of neighbors William S. Leon ard of Wheeling, a village north of here, has been arrested and charged with attempting to hang his thirteen year-old son. Leonard says he is inno- cent of the charges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
sTEERAGB RATEs HIGHER.

London, Sept 2O-The first break in the steamship rate war occurred to- day, when the North German Lloyds raised it's steerage rate to New York to &15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
WEATHER FoRECAsra

Forecast for Connecticut: Showers tonight and Wednesday; cooler We'd. nesday; fresh south winds shifting to northwest bE Wednesday morning. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Mattress Headauarters.

For years the HampsOn-SeIlew sfOrB has been noted for guaranteed quality Springs, Mattresses and Pillows. Built on honor. Tie most particular of Waterbury residents buy all their Mattresses at this store. The prices are the lowest that good qualities can be sold at and the fact that their old- est customers keep buying there is sufficient proof of lasting satisfaction. Buy your bedding of the Hampso1a- Sellew Company by all means. It's hast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Mirrors at Little Prices.

You ought to see the large selection of Mirrors offered by the Hampson- SelIew Furniture Company. They have all kinds. Small ones for the bath rooIn-larger ones to place over the old chest of drawers for the bed- room, Nickel Framed Mirrors for tha bathroom in pretty oval styles. shaw ing Mirrors on Standards (a handsome present for any man), beautiful Goldl Framed Mirrors in oval frames for the5 parlor, Old Fashioned Mirrors irsi hand furnished gold leaf frames. and large, handsome Gold Frame Mirrors for over the parlor mantel or to hang lengthwise as you choose. You ought to sc~ shem anyway and get posted on what EaattE mirrors look Ike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
WANT BRYAN TO SPEAK.

Columbus, O., Sept 2O.-Lt has been officially announced that the democrat ic campaign in Ohio will open at Lima on October 1. An effort is be- ing made to have w. J. Bryan as the principal speaker on that occasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20

A live wire created consternation on West Main street, near Mattatuck street. this noon The construction car was hurried to the scene and things were lighted in short order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20

WTANTED-2 laborers at High street.
 Naugatuck. P. J. Sutton, con tractor. 9-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
MoRE PRONOUNCED.

St Petersburg, Sept 20 d:05 D. m.)- With the arrival here of Nhe full text of the British treaty with Thibet the irritation of the Russian press at it's sweeping character is more pro- nounced. The Russ, which is now considered especially to reflect the views of the foreign office, bitterly complains that Great Britain has gone beyond her promises concerning the expedition by acquiring virtual pro- tectOrate over Thibet. The Russ fore sees that the occupation of the Chumbi valley by the British will be pro- longed even after the payment of the indemnity Tn conclusion, the Russ says significantly:
 ''TI1e proclamation of the British pro- tectorate must be regarded as an ac. complished fact, but whether it will be real and lasting must depend upon future events in central Asia. Y
 The sensational articles in the Brit ish press about the alleged Russo-Ger- man secret understanding regarding the far east have not attracted muck attention here. While feeling exists that Germany is displaying friendly spirit it is denied in responsible quar- ters that she has overstepped the bounds of neutrality in any particular. The existence of a secret treaty be- tween Russia and Germany is absos }iutely denied.
 JAPANESE GENERAL RECALLED
 Seoul, Korea, Sept 4enoral Haraguchi, commanding the Japanese forces in Korea, has been recalled to Tokio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Pretty Iron Bedsteads.

Those shown by the Halnpson Sel- lew Company certainly are pretty The newest styles are there BeautifuH scroll designs, both plain and oinn-l mental Many have the daintiest tintS used in the decoration, making tlern very attractive and to harmonize with the general effect of the room decoration. There are also lots Of them finished in the finest of white enamel and brass for those who Ilke the old way the best. A very hand- some white enamelled brass trimmed bed is sold by the Hampson-Sellew Company for S40O. Other prices rum at $500, $6.5O, $T.5O, $S.50, $0.00,l $1O.OO, S10.5O, $11.26, S12.O0, $12 50sE S13.5O, $15.O0, $1650 and so on. up@l wa rf7ss f7n S2fl 00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20
Twin Brass Bedstead.

To those who like to furnish thelr chamber with Twin Bedsteads the Hampson-Sellew Company have given special attention. Twin Brass Bed- steads cost from $40.00 per pair up wards. Then there are the White and Erase Reds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-20

Saratoga, Sept 20 This afternoon, after many conferences, it was given out that the nomination had narrowed down to Shepard and Grout. A hurried meeting was held in Senator Hills quarters and at it's close MT McCarren stated that GTout would undoubtedly receive the nomination.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-30
William McGraw Dead.
SISTERSVILLE, w. VA.

The host of friends of William
McGraw will regret to learn of
his death, which occurred at the
Wheeling hospital this morning
at 4 o'clock. Deceased was only
taken to the hospital yesterday
morning from this city. We were
unable to get full particulars in
regard to his death. He was a ma
tive of Bradford, Pa, and was
about 80 years of age. He had a
wide acquaintance throughout
the surrounding oil fields. Up to
within the past two months he
held a position with the Eureka
Pipe Line company as engineer.
He is survived by a wife, but no
children.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-30
Modern Facilities.

We have received quite num-
Der Ofnew subscribers within the
past week, to both the Daily and
Weekly Oil Review. We natur-
ally feel grateful to our friends
for their manifest interest in
these publications. Our facili-
ties at the present time for CIV
ing our patrons an up-tO-date pa
per are much more modern than
at any time in the past. We have
also increased the facilities of the
job department of the Oil Re-
view, and are now prepared to
turn out any kind of artistic
printing on short notice.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-30

The Mountain State Gas com,
pany has served notice on the city
that it is going to increase the
rate for lighting the streets Of Oul
city. /
1t pays nothing for the use q
the streets and alleys of the tow1
and, in addition to this, it hd&
used the pavement at the foot d
Main street with a house on whict
it has kept it's regulator for thE
past ten or twelve years, which
also, is free gratis. Why not col
lect little rent?
But, after all, this action Of tht
Standard is only what we coulf
expect from it. 1t is not engaged
in the gas business to help SiS
tersville, or Tyler county. II /
here pure and simple for the bus
mess they can get ana the money
it can make. 1t pays no taxes Of
the gas, nothing for the franchisl
it has occupied the pavement q
our city for years, something M
one else but a National bank is al
lowed to do, and then after ten ol
twelve years Of this free gratls
business demands an increase fol
lighting our streets of about 4OO%
of an advance, so the Council say
Yet, there are sane men IN thu;
city who have all the property
they own in the world here, ex
pect fully to spend their live:
here, whose families are growing
up here to manhood and woman
hood who must make their living
here, who went to the Republican
convention a few days since ant
voted for men who were pledged
to support and vote for Teter fol
Governor of this State-a man
who says he is opposed to the