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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
PENSION BILLS.
Every Day Sees a New Batch Presented in the
 House.

(Fron1 Our Special Correspondent
 Washington, Dec 14.-Senator Platt to-day introduced in the senate bill to increase the pension of Stephen Girard Nichols of New Haven to $40 per month. Nichols served in Go D, 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
 In the house Congressman Henry presented bill to increase the pension of Franklin Taylor of Glastonbury 10 $40 per month. Taylor served in Co H, 18th Connecticut Volunteers, dur ing the civil war. This bill passed the, senate in 1902, but was not reacn- ed in the house.
 Marriage and Divorce Laws.
 Congressman Sperry to-day pre- sented in the house a petition urging congress to collect and classify statis- tics relating to marriage and divorce laws in the various states, A report. on this subject was made in 1887 and the proposition is now to bring such report up to date, and then to sry to pass a uniform marriage and C1i- yorce law through congress, The pc tition was signed by Judge Simeon D. Baldwin, Benjamin W. Bacon, Addi- son Van Name, George Trumbull Ladd, IT. D. Seymour and others, all connected with Yale university.
 With the State Board of Agriculture.
 Congressman Hill left for Hartford last night to attend the meeting of the state board of agriculture, which meets in Hartford December II, 15 and 16 MT Hill will give a lecture before the board this evening. His subject will be: Observations from the Orient. ;
 Tomorrow Prof A D. Shamel, of the bureau of plant industry, of the agricultural department, will leave for Hartford to address the same body. Prof Shamel has been detailed to deliver his address by the secre tary of agriculture at the request of, Congressman Henry. His subject will be a report on his experiments with tobacco seed in Graniy, where for two years he has been conducting his experiments.
 Prof Shamel is one of the brightest young scientists in the employ of the government. He said to-day that he hoped to do for tobacco in Connecti- cut what has been done for corn ID the west, where the yield has fn- creased ten to fifteen bushels per acre. by the experiments conducted by the government. The same is true of cot ton and fruits. Prof ShamePs address will be on these lines and will be well worth hearing.
 Connecticut Visitors.
 Prof E Fl. Jenkins, Of the agricnl- tuFaf experiment. station at New Ha- ven, is .fn the city attending the meet ings of the food standard comnis-. sion. The purpose of this commission is to determine the standard that should be placed on all food products imported into this country,
 George l.. Chase, president of the. Hartford Fire Insurance Co, is in the city looking after the interests of the insurance companies of Hartford, es- pecially with reference 10 the new in surance6 bill putting insurance com panies under the supervision of the national government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
USEFUL CHRIS
 HAS CIT
There's Satisfaction in t Hannpson-Se elIew Co.'S
 Furniture.

Sensible and useful Christmas are what everybody wants nonada A piece of furniture for the home a present fhat not only the person is sent t0 can enjoy and use, but sss there, making the house more atfzae tive looking for all time. Suppose family clubbed together and bought bookcase for mother Would she o be pleased and wouldn't the nf family enjoy it's presence and the home look the better for it9 Not ouix a bookcase does this apply to, bat sideboard, china closet, new dining table or new set of dining chairs a host of other pieces. These Ke practical, substantial, useful and las ing reminders of happy days.
 fn asy Chair for Grand pa
 One he can use and enjoy and mals his latter days as comfortable as 1lns sible. There are lots and lots large, comfortable Easy Chairs and Rockers at the Hamp son-SelleSg store nowadays, priced from about 5000 $50O0. The Morris Chairs at S8.50, $fO.OO. $12.5O, $l3.50, s1509 S1S.OO and S2O,OO are meeting wEa great favor The Ha1npson- seIlev store is offeFine greater values than ever this Christmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
TWO Engines wrecIzed, Five Hart.

Two EEM g1mes WEec1NeWs FNYG HMEGs
 MIDDLETOWN. N. r.. Dee. 14-The Susquehanna and Western express crashed into light engine at Franklin Furnace, N. J., owing to misunder- standing of orders. Both engines were wrecked. Conductor A. H. Corwin and Trainman Frank Lord of this city were cut and bruised. Engineer Lewis Rays, fin charge of the light engine, was bad ly injured about the hips and back. Mrs. w. D. Haggerty and Mrs stana4 back, passengers, of Sussex, N. J.s were 1n5urad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
rrvo ravorltes were Reatsn

NEW ORLEANS, Dec, 14.-Birch Rod and Gas Lighter were the beaten favorites. and though both were well supported, the losses on the remaining four events on the card brought the books out losers on the day, NJ. J. Shannon ran Alcom R. up to S60O and bought him at that price
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
aIinister FieIding saias For Naples

aEinister FieIding sails For Naples.
 IA eTFAX, N, S,, Dec. IA Minister Fielding has sailed by the White Star Line steamer Cretic for Naples. He is accompan Al by . member of his fami- ly, wNo is to receive surgical treat ment at Vienna The visit abroad. planned some time ago, will occupy at least q month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Court MartiaIeta For Cba1Ien~e.

BOSTON. Dec. 14.-Charged with is- suing challenge to fellow officer at Fort Banks to fight q duel, Major Charles w. Foster, artillery corps, for mer commandant of the post and an officer with a gallant record in the Philippines, awaits the findings of a court martial recently convened At that post. If verdict of guilty is re- turned he may be dismissed from the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
Elecfiona nt xYorcenter.

WORCESTER. Mass, Dec. 14-The elections here resulted in the follow ing vote heing cast; For ma 1or, Blol- got Hsep.l, 10,3S3; O'Connell fDem.). 9.5O1. Common councilmen stand 1e Republicans and 8 Democrats, as last year. On license Yes, 10. .O37; no, 9,570 Luce law wag repealed by vote of g1.- 2ei fo 7ef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
MILL RE couRr MARrIALEn.

Manila. Dec 14.--Nfajor Edward B. Hardin. of the Seventh infantry. is, to be court martialed on charges of ne glect in not having a sufficient guard tive prisoners escaped recently after killing three soldiers on guard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14

Hfu FaiIed to save sumnier
 ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 1-The aou4 of appeals affirmed the conviction Lawrence summerheld. who was koun6 guilty of conspiring with others 60 fraud the public h the sale Qf ing stock. Former Senator David Hill was summerheld's counsel befo this court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
A socaetN SnowhaYy rt~l,4

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-The Kaiser Wilhelm sailed from this port after an holr of vexatious delays. eElivened by q snowbaIl battle between Miss Alice Roosevelt and her friends on the steam ehip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
ONE DAY III JAIL
Bfidgeport Han Was Also Given a
 SlO Fine.

Bridgeport, Dec. IA Tn the superior court, criminal side. here to-day Har- " Kerns was sentenced to pay fine of $10 and costs and serve one day in jail on the charge Of manslaughter, because of the death of Thomas Fitz- patrick. Kerns and Fitzpatrick were friends and they had failing out over some matter and fought with each other. After the fight was over both shook hands and Fitzpatrick started for home. That night he was taken suddenly III and died, An autopsy dis closed a blood cIot on the brain caused by blow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
THE JAPANESE ARMY
 IS UNIQUE IN HISTORY.

What An Officer High in the Ranks Has to ayStrong- est in the World in Combining Rarbarism and Civilization Emperor's Manifesto Reduces Time Of Two Condemned Men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
WFATHER FoRECAsT

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to. night and Thursdays light westerly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
ELIMINATING THE
 GRADE CROSSINGS.

Railroad Commissioners in Session This City To-Day Fine fridge to be Built Near plafgs rfillsA Forty Foot Roadway Will be Made Underneath It-0ther Business Considered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
[ Ots of Furniture Sold for
 Christmas Already

0ME1StfMaS x G4GG&UX
 Maybe you are going 10 have some of it sent to you Think how you will enjoy 1t and is there any question ils your mind but what the person sou might buy a piece for would enjoy M just as much7
 A ( lenwOOd Fange for Xmas would please the cook and the cook ing would pIease everybody. Think lt over and see if a new GlenwOod $ not just what is needed, thereby putting your money and good wishes into something practical, useful and cessary
 Great Couch Values. just now at the Hanpson-Sallsw store. The coverings are of the most approved kinds and will appeal 0 persons of good taste. Make your se- Ieetfons early A deposit will hold any piece of furniture until later o
 Handsome Mirrors
 The Hampson- -SeIlew store may h called mirror store. Handsome Afig- TOTS of every description are on aig sides tempting tile pocketbook to las vest in one of them Mirrors for bath rooms. Kitchens, bedrooms, parlolB and front halls in great profusion.
 4nO icfures tO Choose From
 It's credit to Waterbury to hav such a handsome line of Framed Pic. tures tn choose from as af the Hanp- son.Sellew store Great values Sio to S5.00. 0thers up 10 SLIGO that a unmatchable at the prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-14
IWO Condemned Men.


 St Petersburg, Dec 14.-The general star apparently is entirely satisfied with the military situation in Man churia. being convinced that the Jap apese have reached their high tide. A high officer said to the Associated Press today:
 The Japanese arnly is unique in military history and probably the strongest in the world, combining the strength of barbarism with civilization, drawing from the former fanatical bravery and seofn of death and from the latter the latest knowledge of the science of war. We have been lighting them under heavy handleaps, but have at last definitely stopped them. They have missed the psychological moment. They should now be at Harbin, with yladivostok and the eastern littora1 cut off and de facto theirs instead o1 WinteriIlg where they are. The cold is Russla's ally now, as it was against Napoleon. The Japanese cannot en- dure extreme cold like the Russians, They are not strong enough to attempt to turn Mukden now and will not be even if Port Arthur falls and 50,00O Feinforcements are sent up to join Field Marshal 0yama. Tn the mean time Russian troops are piling up be- hind Mukden. Tn February, before the port of Wewchwang is Ice free, Gen eral Kuropatzin will have close upon half a million men disposed in three armies, amply sufficient to turn Oya- mas position at the Shakhe river and force the Japanese back into Korea and the Ldaotling peninsula.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 14.-+Sasc- neR. who threw the bomb which killed Minister of the Interior von PIehve, and sikorlfsky, his accompliee in the crime, were last night found guilty by the criminal court of appeals here. The former was sentenced to Imprisonment for life with hard labor and the latter to twenty years imprisonment The trial had been expected to last at least two days, but it was rushed to a speedy completion in view of the pos sibility 0fs revolutionary demonstra- tions The trial was held behind closed doors. and all the entrances to the building were locked and guarded, and only persons who could produce sum- nnopses were admitted. Even members of the bar wore treated as outsiders.
 Large police reserves were stationed within fhe bpihdihg and in the court .yafds of the ordnance factory opposite,
 Ha mounted gendarmerle patrolled the front and sides Of the building. At the hour set by the proclamation sever al battalions of infantry as if by acci- dent marched through the adjoining streets, and exactly at 12 a company with band of music at it's head play. Ing, strangely enough, 'sThe Stars and Stripes Forever, swung through cross street The grim effect of che fixed bayonets was enough to deter the crowds of students and workmen streaming along the sidewalks, and no vegtige of disturbance occurred.
 sasoneff's defense, or apologia, as it was called, which he was not allowed to present. is declared to be remarka- bIe document, showing the prisoner to bea man of superior intellect.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
ON JAPANESE TORPEDO BOATS.
Inconveniences to Which Officers and
Men Are Put,

Men Are Put.
A Japanese officer serving on tor
pedo boat has been telling his expert
ences. Very few caught cold. despite
the bitter weather. The officer at.
tributes this to the fact that they did
not expose themselves to variations
of temperature. as Is the case with
men In big ship where cabins can
be warmed and heat-generating pro-
cesses employed. On a destroyer or
a torpedo boat the only source Of ar
tificial heat Is brazier, and braziers
have two serious drawbacks; one that
in little craft pitching and rolling
badly live charcoal Is a dangerous
companion; the other that, as all aper-
lures have to be closed to keep out the
sea, the fumes of a brazier would be
perilous. There was nothing for it,
consequently, but to dispense with all
heating appliances and the men. liv.
ing In uniformly cold temperature
seem to have kept their health better
than they would have done had means
Of generating artificial heat been &C
cessible.
One great trouble was that the off,
GERS hardly ever got quiet sleep. Their
work was always at night, and the
strain and anxiety of moving at high
speed without lights, when every
sense had to be keenly alert 30 as TO
avoid collisions and yet keep in touch
with the other boats, became scarce
ly endurable. II was not merely want
of opportunity TO sleep; what hap
pened was that the longBustained
tension made sleep impossible. Drink
ing sake brought no relaxation of the
strain, and only by taking morphine
could sleep be obtained In many
cases. This was found much worse
than the actual fighting.
Provisions were another great diff
Guilty. 1t Is, Of course, out Of the Ques-
ton to have good fare on board
torpedo craft. But in very cold wealth
er what Japanese soldier or sailor
desires above all things is plenty of
misoshiru (bean sauce) Casks Of this
| necessary were taken, but as there
was no place to stand them under
cover they had to be dashed on the
deck, and 30 II happened that heavy
seas constantly breaking on board car
ried away or smashed many of the
casks. to the mems great chagrn.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
The Polite Baboo.

Here Is a characteristic bit Of baboo
English written by one who wanted a
holiday:
Most Exalted Sir-It is with most
habitually devout expressions Of my
most sensitive respect that approach
the ciemency Of your masterful posi-.
ton with the self-dispraising utter.
ance Of my esteemed. and the also
orgotten-by-myself assurance that In
my own mind l shall be freed from
the assumption that am asking I'm.
pardonable donations II assert that
desire short respite from my ex-
ertions|indeed, fortnight's holiday,
as I am suffering from three boils. as
per margin. l have the honorable de-
light of subscribing myself your ex.
allied reverence's servitor. x"
Apparently the young man feared
that his humble and touching epistle
would not suffice. In the margin he
had drawn a rough but graphic pic.
ture. showing the location Of the
three boils upon his own person.-Ttt'
Bits.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
How the Constitution Escaped.

The next morning left no doubt as
to the character Of the strangers,
among whom was the Guerrero; and
there ensued chase which, lasting
from daylight of July IS to near noon
of the goth, has become historical in
the United States navy. from the at
tendant difficulties and the imminent
peril Of the favorite ship endangered.
Much of the pursuit being In calm.
and on soundings, resort was had
to towing by boats. and to dragging
the ship ahead by means of light an
chors dropped on the bottom In q
contest of this kind. the ability Of a
squadron to concentrate numbers on
one or two ships, which can first ap-
prOach and cripple the enemy. thus
holding him TIL their consorts come
up. gives an evident advantage over
the single opponent On the other
hand. the towing boats of the pursuer.
being toward the stern guns Of the
pursued, are the first objects on either
nerable to a much greater degree than
ships themselves. Under such condt
tons, accurate appreciation Of advan-
tages, and unremitting use Of small
opportunities. are apt TO prove decis-
i've. II was by such diligent and skill
full exerion that the Constitution
effected her escape from position
which for q time seemed desperate;
but 1t should not escape attention that
thus early In the war. before Great
Britain had been able to reinforce
her American feet. one OF our frigates
was unable to enter our principal sea-
port. Finding the ship SO far to the
southwark and eastward" reported
Hull. and the enemy's squadron sta
toned OF New York. which would
make II impossible to get In there,
determined TO make for Boston. to re-
ceive your further orders. Serb
ner's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
THE sHREwo DETECTIVE.
Sherlock Holmes NOT In II wkh This
Wonderful Man.

SHeriock F1oImee NOT IN u Whh This
Wonderful Man.
The shrewd detective looked the
ground over carefully.
This is the third time you have
been robbed7" said he, inquiringly.
YES" replied the woman.
And this room Is the one that has
been most disturbed"
YES"
The shrewd detective examined a
comb that lay on the bureau.
'Is there any one here with red
hairP" he asked.
mo"
Hal" he cried. IA clew! She
could not resist the temptation to ar
range her hair"
"Shel Who?"
"The burglar. 1t is a woman. which
simplifies matters very much. She
has red hair" He sank into an arm
chair and rested his throbbing tenn
pie on bis hand. The throb was due
to great mental activity. He could not
think clearly without throbs. The
ordinary police method" he said at
last would be to put out the dragnet
and arrest every red-headed woman
In town and indict the one who had
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
Sharks After $50 Years Absence.

Sharks have appeared In the Baltic
sea, after an absence of nearly $50
years. Sharks are still to be met
with IN the Mediterranean. but the
northern seas had long been rid Of
them. But now fishermen report that
in the nsrrows Of the Cattegat and
the Belt these dangerous fish are once
more to be seen. and that they follow
the boats 10 attack the nets as they
are being hauled in. II is also said
that some Of the fishermen have had
narrow escapes with their lives.
There are shoals Of sharks In the
North sea. and along the coasts Of
Germany and Norway they are to be
found In considerable numbers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
Island Ruled Entirely by Women,

Tiburon. an island In the Gulf of
California. is ruled entirely by wo-
men. The Inhabitants are a remnant
OF the Sev1s tribe Of Indians. formerly
numbering about 5000. but now
shrunhen to a few hundreds. They live
In almost complete isolation and re-
fuse TO marry any OF the Indians Of
the mainland. The woman is head
OF the household, and a council of
matrons conducts public affairs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
Indians Vote Square,

Speaking of the Indian. Chief Por.
tar of the Creek nation recently said /:
For forty years have been familiar
with Indian election affairs. and |
have never heard of a case of repeat.
ing or Intimidation of a voter. Re.
peatins IL inpoesible In the Indian
elections. and 90 far as intimidation
goes the Indian Is too good a citizen
TO attempt any such crime, "-Kansas
City Journal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
New Advertisements
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relied.

The continued use OF Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
nanently cures Piles or Hem
OrrhOids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief inmediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes. 25c.. SOC. aud al 90. Sold by
Druggists. or sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. william and
JOhu sts.. New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15

desirable sons OF
of and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15

just combed her hair. but that Is I'M
satisfactory to great detective.
prefer to be subtle. Have you full
length mirror"
Yes
And a folding glass that enables
you to see your head from three sides
at once?"
YES"
And some costly millinery"
"Yes"
And a ball gown?
Yes
Bring them all to me-"
Wondering, she obeyed. and he ar
ranged them all TO his satisfaction.
What next!" she asked.
Leave them all here tonight" he
instructed, and come up any time to-
morrow. You will find the woman
still here. But DO not send your hus.
band. for she may be trying on the
gown"
What a wonderful mani" she ex.
claimed.
Nothing wonderful about IT," he
returned. II am merely married
man who is reasonably observing"
Investigation the next day revealed
note which read: Il have taken the
gown home TO try 1t o."
Il told you 1t was a woman!" cried
the detective jubihntly."
You can't discomfort a true detec.
tive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
Both Disguised.

Aren't you ashamed TO be seen with
a whiskey bottle In your hand?" ex.
cinimed the Rev. Goodman, "Faughi
it's disgusdngl"
"It ts So" replied Weary Willie. Il
thought dey wuZ drink In 1t. but It's
empty."-Philadelph Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
A Way She Has.

Morton-Is Mrs. Styles much of q
taIker?
Norton-Much of talker? should
say so! II Is impossible for her to
play solitaire intelligently-she has
SO much to say to herself you know
Boston Transcript.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts., nv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
Lucid.

Ebenezer-Say. Gawge. whar wus
yo gwine tudder day when saw yU'
gwtne ter mill?
George-Gwine ter mill. OBJ 'corse.
Whar wuz yo' at? didn't see yo'?
Dbenezer-f neber seed yo' nudder
till yo got clean outen sight, an den.
eff l hadn't a-seed yo'. wouldn't "a
node yo.-Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-15
No GOSSIP.

They went out sailing, lass and lad.
Who liked each other we'll.
He Rugged the shore. and | might add.
But pshawl nusH't tell
Phi. adelphia Press.