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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
THE OLD STORY WAS
 TOLD OVER AGAIN TO-DAY
In the Perjury Case of Willis Vandemark-De Detective heegan, Wolcott and Other Witnesses-Law- yers for Defense Continued to Raise Objec-. tions But They Were Generally Overruled by the Court

, scenes of that night, February %. step by step, and Wofcott went over. them without a moments hesitation, never pondering as to where the next would ake him, or what the result might be, for he knew them all very well, this being his third trip through l the scenes of that night, and their ap- parently intermittable consequences. Thrown back in the witness chair, his hands in his trousers pockets, his eyes cast down for most part and meeting Prosecutor Kelloggs' occasionally, his right leg thrown carelessiy over his left knee, he seemed wholly at ease.1 He never changed this position until MT Kennedy rose to crossexamine.s Then he leaned forward, slipped from the glass of water in front of him., smacked his lips and then resumed his position of ease. While under di- rect examination he gave his evidence in narrative form, but the moment MT Kennedy rose to cross-examiner he answered only in monosyllables.
 Did Ira Farnsworth ever work for you?" he was asked.
 ''He did not" was the answer.
 "But you said he did, didn't yours
 T did.''
 "And that was falsehood7''
 esIt was."
 "And you knew it was faIsehood when you said it?'
 "I did"
 He said he left town for fear of bodily harm from the public of Waterbury, but when questioned closer, said it was because Of the ads vice of his attorney, who also feared witness would be harmed.
 SA q F.. .y~~s~ to mention that he had told his story not, that he did not need to be told because he knew enough to keep his mouth shut.
 Wolcott then went over bis story once again telling of the interviews he had had with Detective Rogers, Con-8 stable Rigney and Prosecutor Kellogg He told MT Thoms that he would first "pump Rogers and see if he is wise,' and if he isn't we'll fight.
 MT Kennedy then brought out Vol cott's financial conditions at that time how he disposed of his now famous pool room, and the several trips he took to New Haven and the New York Pinkerton agency with Detect< i've Rogers.
 Wolcott was on the stand at press hour
 Attorney O'Neill was unable to take. part in the trial today on account of illness.
 The "boys" were not given m out. ing this morning. They slept in the jury room again last night. The sboys" seem to greatly enjoy the recess for luncheon. They dine in the county commissioners room. Attorney Hamilton was expected to be on hand with the defense to-day and friends of the accused could not ex- plain his failure to appear. This afternoons session was ats tended by many women, all directly interested. Every seat was occupied five minutes after court had resumed business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
OWNS THE TOWN
Woman Just Found Old Pa. pers Showing Her Right
 to the Place.

New York, March 1o.--While changing the frame Of an old por- trait, Mrs Sophie Mattern of Brook lyn has found behind the canvas a deed to land occupied by the present town of CarTollton, Mo. a town of A. GOO inhabitants. Well known law yers who have looked up the title as- sure Mrs Mattern that 1t Is sound and worth half million dollars.
 The deed, signed by President Mon- roe, February 4, 1919, and granting to an ancestor of Mrs Mattern, James Darden, veteran of the War of 1912, the Missouri land. is in a perfect state of preservation. It has been hidden behind the old canvas more than seventy-five years, was almost lost in the Galveston flood, and at length arrived in the possession of Mrs Mattern through the Rev Dr Thorpes, an old friend of the family, upon his death.
 A few days ago she decided to re- new the frame and discovered the deed. Investigation is said to have shown that the title was duly entered on the records at Washington and suit for the recovery of the property probably will be instituted at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
TONGUE MUST COME OUT.
Man Who Has Smoked Twenty-Five
 or More Cigars Daily.

New York, March 1O.-Thomas J. Mcguire, treasurer of a theater here and widely known in the profession of the stage, has said farewell to his friends in preparation for surgical operation which will deprive him of ever speaking again if. indeed, he sur wives with his life.
 Mcguire came here in 1881 from San Francisco. where he had been treasurer of two leading theaters. For years he has smoked twenty-five or more cigars daily and this, 1t Is sup posed, started q cancerous growth at the roots of his tongue.
 Thinking little of the irritatiors Ma guire neglected consulting doctor un- til recently and then it was found that the removal of his tongue would be the only means of saving his life Ma guire, after long deliberation, decided to undergo the operation, but so great ly has it preyed upon his mind that his hair is said to have turned snowy white in the past six weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
PASTOR RESIGNS.
He Wouldn't Oficiate in Church That Tolerated
 a Wine Merchant.

New York, March 1O.-Rather than countenance ill church membership a man engaged in the liquor business, the Rev Edwin M. Martin, assistant pastor of the Lewis avenue Congrega- tional church, Brooklyn, has handed in his resignation. He came to the Brooklyn church from Richland Gen. ter, Wis, q year ago. Two deacons may also resign.
 The cause of the trouble is veal thy wine merchant. With his family, he has attended the church many years and recently decided to formally become an enrolled member. When his name was presented there was warm opposition on thepart of the Rev Martin, backed by several deaconess- es and two deacons, but the merchant was admitted and the assistant minis ter's resignation followed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
LILLEY OF WATERBURY
 MAKES A STATEMENT.
He Objects Strenuousy to Chairman Bristows Charge He Says He is Paying the Government In- stead of Getting Anything From it-The Bris- tow Report Has Made the Biggest Sensation of the Hour in Washington and Nothing Else is Talked About. ...

for purposes was made before your ed6ction. 1 am informed by the law officer of this department that a contract made by the proper officer of the gOvernment with a person, who, during the existence of same, is elect ed member of congress, is not at- fected by such elected.
 This declaration is based upon an opinion to be found in Volume 3, Opinions of Attorney General" page 697. This opinion Swas rendered by the Hon c. A. Rodney, in 1909, one year after the passage of the act of congress referred to, and to which MT White calls your attention. It is un- necessary for me to quote that opin- ion, which may be found by refer ence to the volume indicated. In that opinion you will discover that there is no need for this Apartment to take any notice of your election, so far as it relates to the contract with you as the owner of the Torrington property occupied as the postoffice.
 Having officially called attention to your doubts on the subject and hay ing had the subject investigated. take great pleasure in writing this letter at your request The lease is in effect, the rent will be paid to you or your agent.
 Very sincerely,
 (SigneD R. J. WINNIE, "First Assistant Postmaster General"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
RAW SILK STATISTICS

New York, March .1O.-A statement issued by the Silk Association of America covering raw silk statistics for the season shows that dutiabIe silk imports in the customs districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston. Hartford, Fairfield. Chicago, Cincin. nati and San Francisco for the last three months of 1908 had an invoice value of $S,4S9,OO0 as compared with S7.23S.95o in the corresponding period of the year before. Of the total. ST S12,364 was the valuation of piece goods paying specific duties; S1 ,9O1,. 46o of piece goods paying 30 per cent ad valorem duty. Most of the other goods were taxed from 90 to 60 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
CITY NEWS

Use Quick-O Soap for washing.
 American band prom at the audi. torium Saturday night.
 Frank Gallagher of Wolcott street is seriously ill with pneumonia.
 The board of public works will hold meeting tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
 Only two days more to take advan- tage of Twining's low prices on furni- tl1re in old rink building.
 James Mulholland of Taylor street has accepted a position as manager of the East End pool room.
 A leap year dance and reception will be given in Music hall on Thurs. day night, March IT, by a number of we'll known young ladies.
 Harry Williams of New York and Miss Mary Scott of this city were mar ried on Sunday, March 6, in Hudson, Mass, where they will reside.
 The funeral Of Edward Howard will take place from the family residence on School street to the Immaculate Conception church tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock. <
 The entertainment at St Patrick s hall next Sunday evening will be one of the best. Good music and recita- tions. Lovers of Irish music should be sure and attend.
 An interesting quoit match will be played at Connor's rink on North Elm street tomorrow night. F. w. Connor's team will try to prove it's SUI periority to Dan Regan's.
 Rev Father Slocum and J. H. Mul, vile, who have been south for the past six weeks, returned home this morn ing. They enjoyed the vacation and look much improved in health after the little relaxation.
 The Rev Father Kennedy of Plain vile delivered the sermon at the Lenten services at St Francis Xavier church last night. Father Kennedy was formerly curate at St Thomas 'S church in this city.
 Preparations are about completed for the annual banquet of the Ham mer club, which will be held on Si Patrick's night. The committee in charge intend to make this years banquet the most enjoyable and most successful ever given by the club.
 Benjamin Warrington, prescription druggist at Fitzpatrick's pharmacy, received word to-day that his mother who. went to a New York hospital a short time ago to have an operation performed, was dying. lie at once left for New York Mrs Warrington home is in Watertown. Qufck-O Soap saves the clothes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
SrrNDAY SCHOOL DELEGATES.

New Haven. March 10.-Delegates from nearly 100 Sunday schools ln New Haven and nearby towns attend, ed convention held at the Unlted Congregational church to-day under the auspices of the New Haven sun day School association. Among the sneakers were Rev F. r. Talmadge. general secretary of the Connecticut Sunday School associations; H. H. Snooner. secretary of the Connecticut Temperance union, and Rev A. Ii. A-c" Kinney, D. D., New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
MOB DISPERSED.
Attempted to Break Into Jail to Lynch Mulatto.

Murfreesboro, March 10.-A mob from Carbondale attempted to take Thomas Vaughan, muafto. from the jail for the purpose of" lynching him. Sheriff Thorpe and Deputy Sheriff Jack Woodwork waited in the second story for the crowd, and when the would-be lynchers appeared, dispersed them with shots from their firearms. Four prominent citizens were recog- nized and arrested. They were later released on bail. During the scrim- mage Deputy Sheriff Woodworth's s gun fell from his hands to the floor and was discharged, the shot shatter- ing his righth arm. The prisoner is held on the charge of criminal assault on school teacher of Carbondale, who is ill critical condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
DEAD IN LYME.

Middletown, March 10.-Benaiah r. Bill, for many years selectman of tRe town of Lyme, and for several terms a representative in the state legislature, is dead at his home in Lyme. aged 90 years. He was a son of the late Judge Bill and was one of family of twelve children of which he was the last survivor He was married three times. His third wife and seven children by his second wese survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
ROOSEVELT AND HAY.
Issue Another Manifesto in Regard to
 the War in the East.

Washington, March 10.-Presldent Roosevelt after a conference with Sec retaly Hay, issued an order to-day re- specting the observance of the procla, mation recently promulgated declaring the neutrality Of the United States in the contest between Russia and Japan, the combatants ill the far east
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
"TRIP UP THE NILE.

London. March 1o.-Joseph Cham berlain is at present on a trip up the Nile. It is therefore impossible to accurately state the condition of his present health. but the last advices from him said he was, in excellent health, and thus the rumors in the house of commons yesterday that he was suffering from softening Of the brain would appear to be unfounded,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
MRS BOTKIN AGAIN.

San Francisco. March 10.-The work of impanelling a jury for the second trial of Mrs Cardelia Botkin. on the charge of murder. commenced to-day. It is expected that at least two days will be occupied in examining the talesmen and that the taking of testi- monv will not begin till either Monday or Tuesday. By that time witnesses will have arrived from Delaware.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
MARK DUNN CApTJTRED

St Joseph, Mo, March 1O.-Mark Dunn, the murderer, who was sen tenced to be hanged here Friday and who escaped Monday last, was report ed at midnight to have been recap tured at Guilford. He will be brought to St Joseph Thursday and will be hanged Friday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
MRS. CHASE WINS.
Waterbury Savings Bank Mast Par
 Her Amount Given Daughter.

winsted, March 10.--Mrs Mary A. Chase of Waterbury was to-day given a verdict to recover $3,210 by il jury in her suit against the Waterbury Saw ings bank. The money was paid out by the bank on fraudulent checks pre- sented by Mrs Keith, the daughter Of Mrs Chase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
WEATHER FORECAST

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight; Friday warmer, with increasing cloudiness; probably fol lowed by snow or rain; fresh westerly winds becoming easterly Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
Tambomora Destroyed,

LIMA, Peru, March 10.-The port of Tambomora has been almost entirely destroyed by tremendous freshets. Busi- ness is at a standstill, and local traffic has been stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
SHOE STORE ROBBED.

Willimantic, March 10.--Burglars early to-day broke into the shoe store of w. x. Patten and after tampering with the safe which they could not open, smashed the cash register and de parted with small amount of cash. The police are working on the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
MAD MULLAH SURPRISED.

Berbera, Somaliland, March 10.- General Manning succeeded in sur prising the Mad Mullah's adherents, February 26, killing 150 of them and capturing 5000 camels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
Farm Manager Broke HI. slsan..

PRINCETON, Mass, Marcn 10. - William Stewart, thirty-seven years old, is dead as the result of fall on the ice, by which his skull was fractur- ed. He leaves a wife and four chil-' dren. He was manager of the Prince ton farm of Thomas Allen of Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
INVITED TO ST LOUIS.

New Haven. March 10.-Professor Horatio W. Parker, dean of tine musi- cal department of Yale, has been iT- xited 10 give an organ recital at the St Louis exposition the coming sum- Inpr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10
BLOOD POISONING

Washington, March 10.-Represen- tative George W. Croft of Aiken, S. C.. died at his home in this city to- day of blood, poisoning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

IT OST-A ten-dollar bill in Curran's store. L on March 9 Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Democrat office.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

Nagasaki, March 10.-The crews Of the merchant vessels captured by Jap anese warships since the war began have just been released and 400 Rus- sians. Chinese and Germans have been turned over to their respective consus 10 be sent back to their own countries. Forty of the officers taken at the same tima still remain at Sasebo. The coal sor@o of the Norwegian steamer Herrnes has been released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-10

St Petersburg, March 1O.-An i'm perial ukase has been issued prohib iting the exportation of horses from Russia until further notice. Even fol the exportation of single horses with pedigrees permission from the head of the remount department must be obtained.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1904-08-18
Still Making Things Interesting for
the Russians
1oVEp from A NEUTRAL PORT
DismantIed Torpedo Boat Des-
troyer RyeshitelnI Boarded at 3:3o
O'Clock Friday Morning in the Chi-
nese port OF Cheefoo by the Crews
of Two Japanese Destroyers and
lowed Of by 4 Third.

Cheefoo, BY Cable.-Two large jap
anese torpedo d~estroyers which have
been lowering outside the harbor, en-
tered under cover Of the darkness
Thursday night, showing no lights,
and anchored a quarter Of a mile from
the Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Ryesitelni, which had been moved to
q permanent anchorage. The CORES
pondent of the Associated Press was
not allowed to board the -apanese
vessels. The Japanese officers said
they would depart at daylight.
Cheefoo, By Cable.-A boarding par
ty from asJapanese torpedo boat de-
stroyer boarded the dismantled Rus
sian torepdo boat destroyer Ryesh1t.
elni Thursday morning at $50 o'clock.
The Japanese discharged their small
arms, and during the firing a Russian
was wounded in one of his legs. Day
break showed a third Japanese de-
stroyer towing the Ryeshitelni out
Of the harbor and all disappeared.
The Japanese consul claims that the
Japanese ships were ignorant of the
dismantling Of the Ryeshitelni. An
| Associated Press informed the Jap
anese of this fact when he visited the
two Japanese destroyers at 2.30
o'clock Friday morning.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1904-08-18
Faces That Comfort One.

Il wish some rople knew just how
much their faces can comfort one!" The
speaker was a yong woman who had
passed through deer sorrows; she was tell
ing a TREND how many people comforted
her, though they vere unconscious Of #.
Ihe. Epwyorth Herald tells the story. II
often ride down il the same street car
with your father, and itnhas been such a
help to me to sit iext to him. There is
s spaet Ing So e good, and strong and Kind
feel ne was beside me. Sometimes. when
l nave been utterly depressed and dis
1eouraged, he has seemed somehow to
know Just the right word to saw to me:
but, If he didn't ttlk, why I lust looked
at his face, and that helped me. He nrob-
aoly has not the east idea of It. for /
know him 50 slight y, and I don't suppose
Peep people half realize anyway, how much
they hey are helping Or hindaring othersi3;
Ihere is a great dial of this unconscious
klndness IN the world. Moses visit not
That his face shond. The best peonle are
not "a aware of theft goodness. According
TO the old legend, i was only when it fei
nehlnd him, where he could not see It.
mat the sanity nh n's shadow healed the
SICK. This is a parable. Goodness that IS
h~1ndnesses that Ire done unconsciousiv
mean the most.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1904-08-18
PORT ARTHUR MAY BE LOST
Latest Reports Indicate That Japanese nave
Captured Russian Stronghold

vostock squadron in July was e1'
tremely expensive to the Japanese
and not only was retaliation tempt
ing, but it was demanded by CONNER
cial interests. The navy, however,
grimly refused to make a diversion
and stuck to Port Arthur. 1t was
confident that the harbor soon would
be untenable for the Russian war
ships, that it would eventually get a
fair fight in the open. sea away from
the Russian land batteries, and, that
the Japanese would win. These cal
culetions of the navy were correct,
and the Russians, with the chances
even, have been. hopelessly defeated.
Vice Admira. Kamimura, after
months gof weary and patient waiting,
finally got his chance at dawn today
off Tsu Island. He sunk the Russian
cruiser Rurik and sent the cruisers
Gromoboi and Rossia fleeing back
from the fight.
Japanese guns dominate the dock
yards at Port Arthur, and in view OF
this fact it would seem to be impos-
sible again to make seaworthy or
fghtable the Russian ~battleships
which have returned to Port Arthur.
1t is probable that the Russian bat.Ae-
shin Czarevitch will disarm at Using
chou.
The best possible naval force the
Russians can now concentrate at
Vladivostock is four cruisers.
In the fight Of August 10 the squad
ron, under Admiral Togo, was prac-
tically uninjured. The %battleship Mi.
kasha suffered the most, but she con-
tinues on the fighting line.
The cruisers Yakumo, Misshini and
Kaugo we're hit, but repairs have al
ready been made. Eleven wounded
officers and &c wounded men arrived
at Sasebo Sunday.
The steamer Gaelic, bound for
Shanghai, at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, sighted a Russian cruiser,
evidently the Novik, steering south.
east by east. This course showed her
to be heading for Van Diemen Strait.
Van Diemen Strait is about 120
miles south of Nagasaki ant, it would
be presumed from the Novik's going
in this direction that she proposes to
try and reach Vladivostock by the
east coast of Japan.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1904-08-18
PROMINENT PEOPLE

Augustus Thomas, playwr;ch+ hos
decided % settle permanently IN
Europe.
madame Aola mas presented her hns-
Dands manuscripts to the National LIZ
brary Of France.
"Mark Twain" and Richard Watson
Glider, editor of The Century Mara.
zine, are near neighbors at Lenoy
Mass.
Ex-Er1press Eugene NAV be seen
almost any fine day taking long drives
in a motor a in the Bots de Ronl.
ogne, Paris.
Mrs. Max Femberton edits all Of her
husbands copy" and is a charming.
cultivated w man of distinct literary
taste.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. accord
ing to a special cable despatch. has had
her first experience of automobile
driving and likes it.
The German Emperor once desienad
a pack of playing cards, the faces re-
presenting various notables. The
Kaiser himself was the king of hearts.
General w. 7. Clark, Inspector of
Lne UnlIed states treasury Depart
ment, IS the last of General Grants
Civil War staff. He served with Grant
four years.
Senator Fairbanks was born in Ohio.
The Princess Louise is the most ar
tistic Of all King Edwards sisters. She
not only paints we'll, but is quite cele-
brated as a sculptor.
Among New York's successful law
yers is Mrs. Charles Truax, wife Of
Judge TruaN, whose practice brings
in a handsome income. Mrs. Truax
! was admitted to the Far six years ago.
King Menelik recently elected a
member Of the Italian Anti-Slayery
Society, is said to be heartily opposing
the forms Of slavery that still obtain
in Africa, not far from the confines
| Of his own domain.