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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
OUT OF WORK.
These Men Say They Are Marked and Cannot Find
 Employment.

Two men who believe themselves tc be blacklisted by the local manufac. turers have stated the circumstances of their cases to Attorney Kennedy and there is a possibility that the mat ter may go to court. 1t all rests with the men themselves. If they are will. ing and able to afford the expense of a trial such as theirs could not fail to be, the matter will be ventilated in the courts and it will be seen if employ CTS have the legal right to deprive anyone of their means of procuring a livelihood. If they are not willing the matter will remain as it Is, on its moral basis.
 The case ill question is only one of a score that have occurred since the beginning of the present year. Al any street corner d number of men can be found who claim they lost their positions in the factories merely be cause they were delegates to some convention of the democratic party last fall, or because they belong to some labor union or were heard or were conspicuous ill the last cam paign, which was the most exciting ever held in this city.
 During the past year or so rules and regulations have been inaugural ed in practically all of the big fac tories which require an applicant for work to bring d recommendation from his last employer, and by this means factory hands say they are followed from factory to factory.
 A man who claims to have been dis charged because he was delegate to one of the democratic conventions last fall, bases his claim on the grounds that he was discharged first because he was the first on the delegation and that the others were discharged ac- cording5 as they were located in the factories. There were many on those delegations who were not members of any labor union, but the fact of their names being on the ticket is said to have been taken as surety that their sympathies were with the candidates. or at least with the principal ones.
 The case of the two men in ques- ton is simple one according to their own story. They were identified l, in their humble way to some extent with the fortunes of the democratic ticket in the last campaign, but did not be- long to any of the labor unions, which. it will be remembered, it was claimed, were the main factors in nominating the candidates. They had been em- ployed for two or three years where they were at that time working and were discharged without any appar- ent reason. One of them could not find work anywhere, but the other was successful after some time. He was. employed only few days in his new job when he was discharged, again without any reason, except what he himself states, that he was rather talky about the democratic candidates last fall. The reason for his discharge given on his reference card is that he was unsatisfactory. Neither of them are skilled laborers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
CITY NEWS

Miss Dollie Heck of New London is visiting friends in this city.
 In the district court this afternoon the hearing of the case of Daigle vs Cronin was resumed before sJudge Peasley,
 It was learned to-day that Wallace Scofield has withdrawn from the race to succeed MT Moran as keeper of the Brookside home, the board having de- cided to employ out of town parties to conduct the institution. The pros pective matron was In town to-day and was shown through the building.
 The divorce case of Minnie E. Reel of Nhis city against her husband, O.. F. Reel, was called in the New Haven superior court yesterday and was con tinued to next Friday. Mrs Reel charges her husband with intolerable cruelty and intemperance. She was Miss Brightman before her marriage and asks to have that name restored.
 The funeral of William Morris took place this afternoon at 2.30 from the undertaking rooms of James H. Null vile Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery. The pail bearers were Mark Me Guire, Michael Cunningham, James Crow, Michael Sullivan, James Bren- nan and Charles Miller, all members of the B. M and l. U.
 At bar meeting in the district court to-day cases assigned for hearing are as follows: Monday, Charles A. Jen- ner ys Walter Brooks; Tuesday, Fred erick Gray vs Perry Smith; Wednes- day, Frederick Faber vs Welton & Warner; Thursday, Hallwood Cash Register Co ys T. E. Maroney; Febru- ary 15, city of Waterbury vs John Rafter; February 16, John E. Maher vs Isaac Brown. and Mary A. L4awlor vs the city; February 1T, J. K. Silver man vs H. Verrier ct al; February IS, Morris Waas ys [. c. Anderson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
BUTLER IS FREE.
St. Louis Millionaire Ac. quilted of Charge of
 Bribery.

Fulton, Mo. Feb 6.-Edward But Ter of St Louis. the millionaire poli- tician who has been on trial on a charge of bribing members of the St Louis house of delegates to secure tie passage of a city lighting bill in 1899, was acquitted to-day by a jury in Judge Graves court. When the jury first came in to-day they report ed that they were unable to agree.
 'Is there any prospect of your reaching an early decislon?' asked the court.
 T cannot say," replied Foreman Rosser, i've are still considering the case.'
 Judge Graves thereupon requested the jury to retire again, saying he would recall them in a short time. The jury thereupon retired again and when the members again appeared the verdict of not guilty was announced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
sNoWRouND TRAINS.
Relief Tratns sent Ont With Fuel | and Food.

st 8 7 Relief Trains sent Out With Fuel and Food.
 DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 6.-Two Pere Marquette relief trains of twenty seven cars, bearing fuel and provisions for the snowbound towns in the Thumb district of Michigan, have worked northward from Port Huron seventy miles, as far as Bad Axe. It is ex- pected that the additional twenty miles to Port Austin will be covered today, as well as the branch line from Palms to Harbor Beach. A passenger train has been pushed through south from Bad Axe to Port Huron. The Port Huron-Sagina division of the Pore Marquette has been reopened since the storm of the past three days, and on other lines of the Pere Mar quette train service is resuming nor mai conditions. except between Grand Rapids and Chicago, where trains are running from three to four hours late.
 The storm in Ontario is reported to be over, however, and conditions are rapidly improving.
 The Michigan Central road has not resumed freight service on it's Bay City division and ran only two pas senger trains on that division instead of the four that are scheduled But conditions are greatly improved, and it is expected that today will witness 8 return to normal conditions. Michi- gan Central trains from the east are running nearly on time, and between here and Chicago the line is having little trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
AGAIN.
Twenty One ears Old Woman Charged With
 Murder.

New York, Feb e.-Bessie Healey, 21 years old, is in the hands of the Paterson. N. J., police, by whom she is charged with causing the death of James Kohn. 23 years old, son of 8 wealthy saloon keeper. The young woman separated from her husband some time ago on account of Kohn. The husband had called on her just before Kohn was kuled. All three spent some time drinking together. Soon after Healey left the woman rushed out of the fiat and told the neighbors she had stabbed Kohn with bread knife because he had threat ened to kill her. She went out uncon- cernedly and a few minutes later was arrested by the police, who found Kohn bleeding to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
MORGAN COT THEM.
A Costly Collection of Norman Frsncik
 Romances.

New York, Feb 6.--J. F, MorgRxM has purchased the Lewis Sayre BurA chard collection of Norman FrenclxI Romances, for which several un1versi.f ties and colleges of America havsI been negotiating. The price paid has! not been made public.
 The library, which will be added fol MT Morgan's private collection in his Madison avenue home was gathere0l by student of the chivalry of the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth' centuries, and contains more rare iiI Illuminated manuscripts and block printed books than any other collecs tion in this country, with possibly one exception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
COASTING ACCIDENT.
Two Young Fellows Injured on Luke
 Street Last Night.

There was big sledding accident on Luke street last night which came. near putting James Coyle, of Baldwin, street and Joseph Taylor, of South street out of. business. With otherssI Coyle and Taylor were spinning down; Luke street on ripper when they cos-l Iided. with monster double ripper| weighing over two hundred pounds op- posite the residence of D. l.. Davis. All hands were scattered about in tho snow, but after they picked them-' selves up it was found that only5 Coyle and Taylor were injured Thes boys received ugly cuts on the limbNI and will have to do some limping for| week or so. Dr Dwyer dressed tho! wounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
IN CONGRESS.
Mr. SheDpard's ERort For Reform In
 Distribution of Free Seeds.

Mir. Sh eUpard,s ERort For Reform In
 Distrfbution of Free Seeds.
 WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-Mr. Shep- pard (Dem., Tex), one of the youngest men in the house, made determined and persistent effort to bring about q reform in the matter of the distribution of seeds by the government. He con- tended that the present system is bad Mir. Sheppard's first move was to have struck from the agricultural appropria- ton bill certain sections providing the machinery for the distribution of the seeds authorized to be purchased un- der the bill. Tn this he was successful, his point of order being sustained by the chair, but by an overwhelming vote the honse promptly added the sec tions to the bill by way of amendment Only three members voted.
 MT. Candler (Miss) defended the system of seed distribution. MT. Shep- pard caused some merrlment in the house in eolloQuy with Mir, Candier, stating that the latter had received q request from 6 man for hats for him. self and his wife. Mir. Sheppard said that when he first came to congress he thought the principal occupation of a new member was to send seeds to his constituents. MT. Sheppard's effort was to secure an amendment to the re- stored sections which would provide for the purchase of rare and untried seeds, but despite his earnest appeal for this amendment it failed, and the bill was left just as the committee brought it into the house so far as seeds for free distribution were con- cerncd
 This was the only item in the bill that aroused serious discussion, and, with few minor amendments, 1t was passed by the house without division.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
PASSED ARMY BILL

Berlin, Feb. 6.-The Reichstag to- day passed the bill prolonging for one year the maintenance of the army at it's present peace strength. 1t was gen erally predicted before the last cleo ton that the government would at tempt to carry a bill this winter in creasing the number of troops under arms, but the unsatisfactory financial status of the empire prevented it. II is now believed the government mere ly postponed the execution of the plan until the next session of the Reich stag.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
EDITORS AT THE WAITE HOUSE

President Addresses Members of &he
 Republican National Association. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6,--During the visit of the delegates of the National Editorial association to the White House the president addressed them as follows
 T need hardly say how glad am to welcome you to Washington, and am sure also that 1t is almost unnecessary for me to express my realizing sense of the importance of the work that you do. In the proper sense of the term no man is more essentially pub lie servant than the editor, the man who in the public press not merely gives the news, but exercises so great 8 control over the thought of our coun- try.
 Tn speaking to you as my fellow Republicans I wish you to know how every man here in Washington who is striving to do what in him lies, to serve his party or make that party serve the country realizes the dependence upon you and those like you throughout this land for making his purpose effective.
 "1t IS upon your interpretation of the acts done here that we must depend for having these acts received at their proper worth by the people as a whole. feel very strongly that what we need is simply to have the exact truth told, to have our purposes interpreted in the light not merely of our words, but of our deeds, and you know that that is all that we need and to meet that need we depend absolutely upon you Feel ing this as do, it is in no perfunctory manner that I greet you and thank you for coming here'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Gets Loan or aso .ooo loco

NEW YORK, Feb. GA syndicate of New York bankers has agreed to lend 0,000,00o for the purpose of improv- ing the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg and also, it can be stated on the authority of member of the lend ing syndicate, to provide funds for the purchase of the Western Maryland rail- road by the Norfolk and Western as part of a plan for the settlement of the Gould Pennsylvania differences. The Western Maryland is controlled by Gould interests, and its president, Jo- seph Ramsey, Jr., is president of the Wabash road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Two Killed by Train,

PITTSBURG, Feb. 6.-WhiIe cross. ing the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Braddock Frederick Bacon, aged aged forty eight years, were struck by an engine and instantly killed. The men were going in opposite directions, Bacon hurrying to catch the train that Mitchell had just left, and they coilid. ed in front of a rapidly moving freight engine running light,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
DANGER OF FLOODS.
Thaw in Susquehanna Valley Makes PeOpIe Anxious.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb e.-The steady thaw which began last night is hourly increasing the danger of flood. The Susquehanna river and for thirty miles above is covered with thick ice frozen solid from bank to bank. No perceptdble rise has yet been observed, but there is such great depth of snow on the hills that when it begins to melt the creeks will be swollen and a large quantity of water, will pour into the river. Residents along the banks are preparing to move and the railroads have increased their force of track walkers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
sTRIKBRg PLACES TAKEN.

New York. Feb 6.--Officials of th& N. Y, N. H. & H. railroad said today that they had all the men they could use at the two piers where the mem went on strike The officials admits ted that the men were unskilled at the work Steve Quarry, one of the strikers, was arraigned in court this morning for assaulting a policeman who was guarding one of the per He was held in S1,O00 bail for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
ANOTHER BIG RUN.
Longest Automobile Endurance Test
 of the Season.

~sa1~%
 of the Season.
 New York, Feb 6.-Plans are being made for the largest and longest auto mobile enduran run ever held in this country. In connection with the en- durance run itself. it is also hoped to hold a series of club runs, all to have St Louis for their goal. If proper ar engagements can be made the race track at St Louis may be secured for a week or more at the close of the run, and besides being used as a garage, races and exhibition runs will be held.
 Those who have been discussing tue subject are inclined to believe that some time in June, probably from the middle to the end of the month, would be the most acceptable time for the run. It is proposed that the main event the endurance run, shall start from this city, and from one week to ten days probably will be given to reach St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Brastow Able to Sit Up.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. --- Though slowly gaining in strength, Fourth As- sistant Postmaster General Bristow is still exceedingly weak from the sharp attack of the grip which prostrated him, about three days ago. His tenn. perature and pulse are normal, his ap- petite Is returning very slowly, and he is now able to sit up in his room for a short time each day, though visitors are not allowed to see him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
ROBBERS GET AWAY

Chicago, Feb. 6.--Two unidentified robbers, shot and fatally wounded George Becker, conductor on the Western avenue electric line, early to- day when he resisted their attempts to, rob him. The attempted robbery occurred at the northern terminus of the line. The robbers escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
JURY DISAGREED.
And the Rev. Frank w. Sanford Has
 Another Chance.

Auburn, Me, Feb 6,--After deliber- ating for more than twenty hours the jury ill the case of the Rev Frank w. Sanford, head of the Holy Ghost and Us society, charged with manslaugh- ter, to-day reported a disagreement. He is alleged to have caused the death of Leander Bartlett, a 14-year- old member of the order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
ANOTHER NEW BOAT.
Christened and Put Into Service at
 New London To-Day.

New London. Feb 6.-The steam ship Dakota for the Great Northern Steamship Go Of Seattle. Washington, was launched at 1:01 to-day amid a din of whistles and salutes and the cheers of five thousand people. James J. Hill was present with nearly 3O0 guests who had come on special train from New York. Miss Mary Remington of Ellendale, North Da- kota. christened the boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
SENSATIONAL BREAK.

New York, Feb 6.--The buying of cotton yesterday supposed to be for a bull pool in order to regain control of the market came to naught again to-day when a sensational break in Liverpool. very threatening news from Che far east heavy estimated receipts and a bearish visible supply state ment rendered the local bears more confident than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
No SECRET MESSAGES.

New York, Feb 6.--The central office of the Western Union Cable ser vice announced to-day that private messages in secret language cannot be accepted for any place ill Japan. The Commercial Cable Go is advised by the Japanese administration that Ser cret language is prohibited in private messages to Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Auditor Was Net sk.r,,.

HAVhRHILL, Mass, Feb. e.-Cty Auditor Fred l.. Rowe has been re- moved from office by Mayor R. L. Wood because of alleged gross neglt. gence or ineompetency In failing ta discover that $43,0o0 worth of bonds were missing from the sinking fund of the city prior to the arrest last month of City Treasurer Glines and his confession of the embeHzlement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
Steamer Etael Sank.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. e.-The river steamer Ethel of the Southern Trans portation Conpauy's line is sank in the Savannah river near Gray's Point, thtrty-six miaes this side of Augusta. The passengers and crew were taken ont. The cargo is dagnagsd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
AREEIx OUT ON BONDS

New York, Feb 6,-James M. Abeel, who. it is alleged, acourted Miss Elean- or Anderson under the name of J. Og- den Goelet, and who was brought back from Canada yesterday, was released from custody this morning under bonds of $5,o00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
PLYMOUTH IS IN.
Nany Alarming RumOrs Sent Out
 About the Liner Last Night.

Fan River, Mass. Feb 6--The Fall Dfver line steamer Plymouth, con uerning which various alarming ru- Mors were heard along the Sound shore during the night, reached her Aock here at the usual time this morning. Her officers expressed sur prise at the rumors and said that the steamer had experienced nothing un- usual on the trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
KILLED BY EXPLOSION

Scranton, Feb. 6.--Evan Gabrieaf fire boss at the Storrs shaft of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Westernl railroad company, was instantly kill9 ed and James and Edward Webbers brothers, and William Jones were fas tally injured by an explosion of gas to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
EARTH SHOCKS CAUSE PANIC

Budapest. Hungary, Feb 6.-The populations of Brasso and Kezdi Vasarhely were panic stricken by earth shocks at 3:52 this morning. Three
 violent shocks were followed by four slight shocks, causing the people to spring from their beds and rush into the streets. No serious damage was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
RUSSIANS oyERPowERED

Seoul, Feb 6~-Russian soldiers were the cause of disorderly incl~ dent in Seoul One of the Russians seized a woman and an angry crowd gathered An encounter with the Russians followed in which the, Russians were overpowered and ona was wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
WEATHER FORECAsT

Forecast for Connecticut. Cloudy. with rain or snow tonight and Sun day; warmer tonight; warmer in brisk east to south Winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
wILL SAIL ro.MoRRoW

Algiers, Algeria, Feb G. The United States auxiliary cruiser Buffalo and the fiotilIa of torpedo boat destroyers bound for the nillppine Islands, will .sail from hare for Naples at noon to morTow .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
WOOD CARVER DEAD.

New York, Feb 6.-Robert Ellin, who had an international reputation as a stone and wood carver, is dead at his home in Yonkers from heart failure. He came from England in 1867 and was looked upon as the founder of the artistic stone carving business in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
BRITIsH SHIP ASHORE.

Rangoon, India, Feb 6.-The Brit ish ship Laomene, (Captain Hughes, from Philadelphia October 12 for Rangoon), is ashore on the Alguada reef, and will probably become a wreck There has been no loss of life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
MoRD ALIoR1Es CLOSE.

{ Chicago. Feb 6.--Seven more car NfHge and wagon factories have closed because of the demands of the union tor increased wages and closed shop. There are now 1O1 factories shut and 1,O5S carriage and wagon : workers Ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06

Indiana Brick Works Burned
 ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 6.--Fire has partly destroyed the Indiana Brick works; loss, S50,oQO. .~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
HURRY CALL FOR HAY.

ThomasvilIe, Ga, Feb. G.. Secres tary of State Hay has left hurriedly for Washington. It is believed to ha because of the San Domingo anairs 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-06
HANNA RESTED WELL

Washington, Feb 6.-The following bulletin was issued by Senator Han mas physician this morning "Sen- ator Hanna rested well. Temperature 1O1; pulse, S2.''