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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

Vernon. Allen Moves, the chauffeur, had intended turning from Jerome ave nue into the approach of the Me Combs dam bridge to cross to Manhat- tan. Whether he knew of the short extension of Jerome avenue beyond 161st street or not will never be known. The corner at that point is brilliantly lighted. but the extension leading to the edge of the embankment above the New York Central tracks Is paved with brick and the car tracks run down to a picket fence at the edge.
 Several persons, including two DO licemen. saw the automobile rushing down the avenue, and were surprised when it kept straight ahead. They shouted a warning, but 1t was too late. With no apparent stacking of speed, the big car crashed through the fence, cleared dirt embankment ex- tending about five feet above the stone retaining wall, and then, clearing the wall, made q sheer drop of twenty-five feet to the railroad track. In it's de- scent the car half turned and several of its occupants were spilled out. When 1t struck the tracks Moves, Bella Perez and the unidentified woman were thrown to the track, the others falling to the side of the rails.
 Just what happened Tn the few sec onds that preceded the crash of the local train the survivors themselves were unable to relate. They were stunned and bleeding and trying to re- cover themselves when they heard the roar of the train and then a frightful crash. Moves was caught in the wreckage of the car and tossed with 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
DEMOCRATS AT BOSTON.
Great Gathering at To-Day's Con.
 vention in Huh.

Boston, Oct 7.-The business of the democratic state convention, sched- uled to be held in the Boston theater to-day, was that of placing in nomdn- ation a complete state ticket and pres identfal electors, adopting platform of principles and electing the members at large of the democratic state com- mittee. Only upon this last issue did 1t seem at all probable before the con vention was called to order that seri- ous difference of delegate opinion would appear. It was reported that the state committee had planned to drop from the committee at large some of the leaders and 1t was freely admit ted that if the rumors proved true, the step would be strongly opposed.
 The committee on resolutions of the convention was scheduled to hold an- other meeting to consider the platform just before the convention, and this was taken by the party leaders to ir- dlcate that the radical wing Of the party, which had urged the incorpora- ton of certain of it's principles in the resolutions. had not been entirely pacified. 1t was not expected, however, that anything in the way of contro. versy would develop over the platform. which had been drawn by Charles s, Hamlin of Boston.
 The unanimity of the leaders with respect to the ticket to be nominated was one of the remarkable -conven- tion situations. The names agreed upon were: William l.. Douglas of Brockton for governor; Ion c. Crosby of Pittsfield for Lieutenant governor; Henry T. Schaeffer of Winchester for secretary of state; Edmund D. Goldman of Bostonf for treasurer; John F. Leahy of Boston for attorney general, and Francois Tetrault of Southbridae for ,state auditor.
 Nathan Matthews, Jr, former mayor of Boston, had been chosen to serve as permanent chairman of the convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
MILLER TURNED OVER.
State Chief of Police Egan Took Him
 to SouthinSfon.

William, alias Ted Miller, a charac-
 ter well known to the local police. was
 arrested in Waterville yesterday after.
 noon by Officer Lachance on war
 rant charging him with assault and
 robbery in Southington. Miller's ar
 rest was not accomplished until there
 was lively chase in which a number
 of policemen figured and in the course
 of which he jumped into the Nauga- tuck river and swan across.
 The police have been after him for several months. About twelve weeks ago the local police were notified that a PoIander, who lived in the outskirts of Southington was brutally assaulted and his watch and money stolen. His jaw had been broken with stone and he was 50 badly battered and bruised that he laid in the hospital for many days, little hope being held held out for his recovery. Miller was at once suspected but he was quicker than the police and flew the coop before the police knew It. They finally located him in Derby and on Tuesday night Chief Ellfs thought he had the fox trapped. He went Into pool room where Miller was playing to arrest him, but he stopped to make n few re- marks to the proprietor and Miller skipped out the back door. It was suspected that he walked the tracks to this city. Miller and his wife have been working Ill. Ansonia for several weeks and on Wednesday the latter went to the shop and drew her hus- bands pay. The police tracked her to Seymour and then to this city. Yes terday she reached town and was ac- companfed by n young man, but she slipped the latter on North Main street. Later Lieutenant Dodds found her in tho red house on Abbott ave- nue. but her husband was not there.
 Later Officer Chatfeld heard that Miller was in the Waterville hotel but Miller suspected that the officer was after him and got out before the off, cer got in. But Chatfield followed and fired four shots after the fleeing figure on the railroad tracks but they had no effect. When Miller arrived at the waterville station he leaped twelve feet into the Naugatuck river which is not four feet deep and waded across. Later Chatfield, accompanied by Off, cer Lachance rowed across the river In boat and captured Miller in the woods. He was soaked with water and was shivering with the cold. He was brought to the station and this State Chief of Police Egan took the prisoner to Merfden.
 Miller and Burr Johnson were ar rested several years ago for stealing chickens. Johnson got four years while Miller got six months. Many persons thought at the time that the sentences should have been@reversed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
SHOT TAME BEAR
Animal Attacked and Killed Boy--Iniured Nan Who
 Tried to Save Him.

Cody, Wyo, Oct 7.-Ifformation has reached here that James Wilson and nephew, both from Pennsylvania, who were travelling ill Yellowstone park, came suddenly upon bear in a tim bered part of the park, which attack ed them. The boy was crushed to death and Wilson was so badly torn and bitten that he died soon after be- ing rescued by other travellers. The bear was supposed to be one of the number of tame animals kept in the park and the boy fired shot at 1t. The animal became, infuriated and at. tackled the boy, killing him. Wilson went to his nephew's rescue and was himself fatally hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

St Petersburg, Oct 7.-While not withholding praise for the American spirit of desiring to do things, the Bourse Gazette to-day expresses grati- dication that President Roosevelt's idea of calling a peace conference to an accompaniment of the thunder of cannon has apparently been ship wrecked
 "We hope" the Gazette says, "that this will induce the American Journals to give up the discussion of unsolicited Intervention in the Russo-Japanese war an any shape or form. It is a mistake to suppose that we are longer In the same position as in 1877, when we had the open enmity of Austria and could not rely upon the friendship of Ger many. The attitude of Austria, Ger many, France and Italy is no longer cause for anxiety. No one knows when the war will end. There will come n time when Japan will be confronted with the might of the whole Russian nation; then she will meet the fate of Genghis Khan"
 The question of sending the Baltic sea fleet to the far east by way of Cape Horn is advocated by strong party at the admiralty on the ground that after passing the straits of Magel- Ian their progress could not be dogged and reported by cable. The colliers could rendezvous at the South sea and other smaller Pacific islands. The main risk would be that in the vast stretch the vessels might be beaten off their track and the danger of a serious breakdown of some of the ships, al- though the transport Kamchatka is equipped with appliances or the mak- ing of extraordinary repairs.
 The selection of this route would be taptamount to a decision not to reach age requiring economical speed for at least four months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
EASY TO ELUDE LAPS.

Tsingtau. Oct (noon).-The Ger man steamer Progress, chartered by Il local German and which left here twenty-six days ago with general cargo consigned to Vladivostok, re. turned from that port to-day and re ported that she found 1t easy to elude the Japanese ships in that vicinity. She reported that number of large snlps have been there recently with stores of coal and ammunition. The city Of Vladivostok is quiet and the Russians seem depressed over their land and sea reverses.
 Vladivostok is being heavily fortir fled. the harbor is being mined and repairing of the damaged ships is going on. 1t is believed that 1t will be impossible to put the armored cruiser Rossia in seaworthy condi- ton.
 It is stated in Vladiyostok that Gen. eral Kuropatkin has been very i'll and unable to personally command his army since the battle of Liaoyang.
 Russian officers at Tsingtau are re sponsible for the statement that am, intuition and guns from the protected cruiser Diana have reached Port Ar. thur from Saigon The. Germans do not believe this story.
 The huSSiauS are III c0nSConC com mt1nication with Port Arthur, it is be- lieved, by wireless messages sent to Chefoo, though 1t is claimed that junks carry the messages. 1t is claimed that the expected dash of the Port Arthur fleet has been frustrated by the ter, rife storms which have prevailed this week.
 The British collier Howick Hall is here discharging q cargo of coal to the German ship Emma The latter is expected to make an attempt to reach Port Arthur within few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

New York, Oct 7.-Driven at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. q three-seated touring car, containing nine persons, four men and five wo- men, dashed over an embankment at the southern end of Jerome avenue edrly this morning, landing on the south-bound track of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad. Just at that moment a south-bound local train, running fast to make up time, rounded curve and struck the automobile. Three persons were killed, two instantly; two were seri- ously injured and the other four, al, though badly bruised and shaken, were able to go home.
 The dead:
 Allen Moves, chauffeur of the auto mobile, killed instantly.
 Unidentified woman, killed instant ly.
 Bella Perez, died in hospital.
 The injured are:
 Unidentified woman, severe scalp wounds, decorations of the face and body and general contusions and pos sible internal injuries.
 Moses Spiess fracture of the jaw, general contusions.
 Jeanette Davis, shock and slight contusions.
 Charles Doran, 9, shock and slight contusions; went home.
 Emma Perez, sister of Bella Perez, shock and hysteria.
 Thomas Murphy, not badly hurt.
 The party was returning to the Riv- erside casino from a trip to Mount
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
DAILY A DESERTER.
Labor Man, Democrat, Socialist Now,
 What Will Real Socialists Think.

John T. Daly of this city, third vice president of the International Bugrerss and Polishers' union, president of f1,e Central Labor union of Waterbury, and the leader of the local union forces, has withdrawn from the democratic party ahd has joined the socialistic party of the Jeffersonian democracy. as it is called by some. The an- nouncement of this step upen the pare of MT Daly, though expected by some. will prove quite surprise to many people. Mr Daly made his first pub lie acknowledg of his withdrawal from the democratic party on Tuesday night when he attended the $I dinner given ill New York in honor of Thomas Watson, the socialistic candidate for president He was accompanied by John Bagiey, proprietor of the Hotel Arlington.
 MT Daily arrived home to-day ana when seen by Democrat reporter he said there was not much doing. hut that he had attended the Watson aii1- ner in New York
 Does that mean you have with drawn from the democratic party and will support Watson?" asked the. scribe.
 s'Yes. I will vote and work for Mr. Watson, but have not withdrawn from the democratic party. We stand upon the same platform that William Jennings Bryan. stood. upon In 1s06 and 1900. We are Jefrersonian demo. crats. We are organizing the party this year so as to get in fine working order in 1908. But we will make tl showing throughout the country that. will surprise some people,
 'sWill you lead the local campaign ?'s was the next query.
 The labor leader replied that he will have charge of the local campaign and would start to work at once ro push forward the principles Of tho so- cialistic party. The campaign will bxs started In tlhis city next week when n big rally will be held Among the speakers secured are Judge Seabury of New York; James Buchanan of New York. president of the Ironworlx eg.s union, and Mir Forest of Albany M r4 Daily had a conference with MT Wat son and several other leaders in New York yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
ANOTHER SCHOOL STRIKE
Stock Yards Children in Chicago
 Draw Color Line in Teachers

Chicago, Oct [. That the school chil- dren Of the stock yards district learned the lesson of the recent strike well was proved for the fourth time within a month yesterday, when seventy-fiye pupils of sherman school, Fifty-tirst and Morgan streets, refused to enter their class room because of an un- founded rumor, that a negro woman had been engaged as a teacher.
 The strikers were among the larger boys of the school, and they placed n cordon of pickets about the building. These pickets prevented POO more children from entering, pushing them back violently and in several cases as- saulting them with their fists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
ACTED AS PEACEMAKER.
Woman Became Excited and Later
 Dropped Dead.

Shelton, Oct Mrs Priscilla Browning, aged 60 years: dropped dead here last night. death being due to an- gina pectoris, brought on by excite ment attending her attempt to stop some children from quarreling in front of her home Mrs Browning had been troubled of late by the congregat- ing of children Ill front of her home and last night she attempted to stop h quarrel. She was unsuccessful and going to the police station she made Il complaint against the children. On her way home she was taken with Il weakness and after being Ill the house for n few minutes died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
TALES FALLING OFF.
The News Says Bad Business in West
 HnIwNn if.

New Haven, Oct 7.--In commenting on the decrease i'll the number of freshmen this year, the Yale News to- day says that the rigidness in the ex- aminatlons in ancient and modern lam guages, and the bad business condi- tions i'll the west were two potent causes. It further says on the matter of examinations that the same number of candidates applied for entrance last spring as the year before, while eco homie conditions i'll the west deterred men of limited means from entering college this fall. The net decrease in entrants is so i'll the university.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
E. (. BENEDICT DE-
 CLINES TREASURERSHIP

New Haven, Oct 1.-The financial and advisory committee Of the demo- cratic state central comittee met Tn Judge Robertson's office to-day and selected ID. c. Benedict of Greenwich as treasurer, but he declined. The matter of treasurer was then left to the executive committed There was a discussion of the advisahility of ap- pointing two committees. an advisory committee and an executive commit tee, the later to consist of five mem barS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
THE MoRTUARY REPORT.

The mortuary report as prepared by Town Clerk Blair for the month of September is as follows: Influenza, spinal meningitis, lung fever and ac, cident and violence, each; diphtheria. 7: diarrhoeal diseases under s 12; over :, 1; consumption, 5; bronchitis. 2; all diseases Of the nervous system, T; heart failure, 3; all other causes ex- cept still birth, B. Total deaths dur. In gthe month, 60.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
MuCH ANXINrY.

Shanghai, Oct 6.-Numerous reports received from the interior telling Of the activity of the secret societies at points widely apart are causing seri- ons uneasiness. 1t is known that the officials everywhere are displaying great anxiety and are procuring the most arms and ammunitions of war for the purpose of equipping the sol- diers There is uncertainty as to whether the anxiety of the officers is directed against the anticipated vio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
TRAIN WRECKED.
Panhandle Express Ran In. to an Open Switch
 One Killed.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct 1.-The Wheeling express, on the Panhandle road, on it's way to Pittsburg, was wrecked to-day near Burgettstown, Pa. s A special train left Mcdonald in re- spOnse to q call carrying several phy- sicians. Superintendent McCarty of the Panhandle railroad says the f1re- man was killed and several passengers were slightly injured, none seriously. , The wreck was caused by an open switch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

BRITISH STEAMER SEIZED.
 Shanghai. oct 6.-The British steam, CT Sishan, from Hong Kong, has been seized by the Japanese off Newchang. The Sishan carried a cargo of cattle and flour for Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut Fair to- night and Saturday,: warmer Saturday; light. variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

lence or whether 1t is a precautionary movement in view of possible danger from q success of Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
A Clenwood Given Away

Read the Democrat in this space or October Sd date and see the chance to get q Glenwood Range and High Shelf free of cost. No conditions but to count Glenwood or Glenwoods in this space during October and November and send the answer to the Hampson- SelIew Co, the Waterbury agents, on December 1st Contest free md open to everybody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Library F Furniture.

The Mission styles of Furniture ars also shown in large assortment, con sisting of many pieces that can only be found in the leading stores through out the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
MIND YOUR OWN
 BUSINESS, SAYS
 RUSSIA TO AMERICA

Peace Conference to the Accompaniment of Cannon Has Been Shipwrecked-So Says One of the Fore most Russian Newspapers-This Paper Says Japan Will Be Confronted With the Whole Russian Nation and Will Meet the Fate of Cenghis Khan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Then There's the Glenwood

Every housekeeper will tell you thai the Glenwood is the stove to buy. And why? Because they are the best foi bakinV.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
Have You Seen

the Couch line at the -Sellew store? It's surprising to see so many styles of couches as Is on the fourth 'fIoor-that immense show room that makes you think you're in New York. All the latest and best upholstery fa- .hrlcs are represented. Best grain feathers not the split leather at this store) Is used on couches and Turkish chairs and large comfortable rockers. Just the place for you to go to and buy your
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
PRETTY AND
 INEXPENSIVE.
Hampson-Sellew Co. Fur
 nish Many Homes.

Everybody loves cheerful looking, neatly furnished home. That goes without question. It's less of prob. lem to furnish n home now than ever before. You can go to the Hampaon- Sellew Furniture Company at IJ0-1&) Bank street and see the largest ant4 most complete assortment of furniture in the state. You will be waited upon by competent and experienced sales men who will do everything to please you and to guide you the right way to have home furnished with the latest and best styles. Your home ought t0 be as attractive as you can afford to make 1t. There's no place like home, Y and every dollar you put into 1t means that home will be so much more ap- preciated. Of course you do not want to throw away your money In accom- plishing this resunlt Then by all means go to the Hamps0n- Sellew store ---the store that is thoroughly reliabi8 --the store that has grown to be. the biggest furniture store in Connecticut 4-the store that Is known to give the grehtest values and sells only reliably made goods. That's the kind Of m store the Hampson-sellew Co offers you.
 ' They Know Their Business from A to z, and every detail of 1t ia: gone into thoroughly by the manage ment.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Floods in the Susquehanna.

Port Deposit Nd, is battling with Its
worst food in many years. There was
a general movement of the ice in the
river yesterday afternoon for the first
time since February II, and it was fol-
lowed by rapid rise of the water, the
high-water mark of the season being
reached in few minutes.
The situation is becoming extremely
serious. All the industries are paralyzed
and the entire laboring population OF the
town is idle. Food is scarce aud fuel is
s arcer. Thousands of dollars worth OF
damage has been done to private prop
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About 100 families have been forced to
flee from their homes by the intrusion of
the waters and are being housed by their
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All the whaves are under water, the
railroad tracks are submerged and no
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The "run" Of the ice which caused
the high water OF Yesterday occurred
about 3 o clock in the afternoon and last
ed 10 minutes. 1t was followed by the
water rising nearly four feet in almost as
many minutes. All but about $50 yards
of Main street was submerged.
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