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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
THE ANNUAL SHOOT.
Local Military nen Must Go to Wal.
 linSford.


 Captains Fitzpatrick and Garter of Company G and Company A respec- lively, have been notified that the local companies must hold their annual shoot at the rifle range in Wallingford this year. Company A will shoot on October 20 and Company c will shoot on the following day The shooting will be according to the latest regula- uons of the regular army in regard to small arms practice and will be Sat 200, 300, 400, 800 and 600 ySrds range There will also be skirmish firing at range of from 600 to 200 yards.
 The selection of the Wallingford range for the local companies is due to the fact that no suitable range could be secured in this city in time for the shoot. A committee consisting of Lieu. tenant-Colonel Geddes, Captains Fitz. patrick and Carter, have been inspect ing the, surrounding country for sev- eral days, but could secure no place satisfactory for the shoot. The new guns are causing all the trouble. The gun carries long distance and conse, quently much territory must be had for a range.
 It is possible that Waterbury may have range of it's own. next year. Lieutenant-Col Geddes and Gap tain Fitzpatrick inspected part Of the farm of Hans Rasmussen on Town Plot yesterday and were favorably i'm pressed with the place. MT Rasmussen is willing to allow range there and 1t is possible that the committee may decide upon it as the most suitable place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
HE IS A VOTER.
Henry Hotchkiss Has Voted for
 Twane, ; nur Yaars.

It was rl1mored about town to-day that Henry Hotchkiss, the superin- tendent of streets is not voter in Waterbury and that his name has not appeared on the lists In over eight years. This sounded strange to peo- pie who know Mir Hotchkiss and es- 'pecially to some of the reporters who had heard him declaim in the alder manic chamber, and a representative of this paper decided to look 1t up. Why" said Mir Hotchkiss with a smile, "there's nothing to 1t. I have voted at every election held in Wa terbury for the past l24 years, with one exception, and that was some small affair that amounted to nothing. Yes sir, am an elector in Waterbury and nobody ever had to send n car riage after me on election day or keep track of me, either"
 After getting such an intelligent answer to the query, the scribe thought he would find out all about MT Hotchkiss's politics for the past 24 years and innocently inquired If he could recollect how he voted every year. This was too much for the su- perintendent and with q wink of his eye, which seemed to imply it's none of your confounded business, he step- ped into his teaM and drove away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
SCOvlLL co SUED.
The Brodeurs-Ask for $ls,ooo on Two
 Suits.

The Scovill Manufacturing Co has been made defendant in two law suits which are returnable to the superior court the third Tuesday in November. George Brodeur sues for $1OOO0 dam1 ages. He claims that on May 9, while engaged repairing q belt that was sus- pended over machinery which was in motion, he was seized by,a moving pull ley and whirled against a wall, his right arm was torn from the body at the shoulder, his left foot was smashed against the wall and Is and will be permanently paralyzed, and he re- ceiyed other injuries which have crip- pied him for life.
 His father, Hubert, sues for $3,O00, alleging George to be minor and that he was entitled to his wages until he reached his. majority. And that on account of the injuries he received George will be unable to work for the rest of his life; that he was inexperi, enced i'll the work he was engaged at when the accident occurred and but fer the negligence of the foreman the accident would not have happened. Kennedy and Cassidy appear for the plaintiffs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
WRECK.
Car Left on Siding and a Train Ran
 Into it.

Torrington, Oct 3.-A railroad wreck which resulted in the damaging of an engine and freight car occur red at this place at 5:45 this morning. Last evening a freight car was inn properly switched, the rear wheels ex- tending from the frog to the siding
 The early morning freight while run ming on the siding in order to allow the south bound passenger to pass ran into the rear end of the protruding freight car. The engine tender was partly demolished and the engine was hauled to Winsted. The rear end of the freight car was badly splintered and the, car was taken to Waterbury for repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
SHOT IiIn DEAD.
Woman Taken to Police Station Carrying
 Her Baby.

New York, Oct 3.-Angry because of his attempts to force his undesired affections upon her, and determined to pulse him at any cost she declares, Mrs Rosa Depietro, p years old, to- day shot and killed Michael Rago in an east side tenement house. The first shot was fired in Mrs Depietro's apartments, into which she says Rago had forced entrance, and the second in the doorway of the house, in full view of hundreds of persons. Both bullets struck Rago in the head. Mrs De- pietro made no attempt to resist ar rest and was taken to a police station carrying her two year old baby, which she had held in her arms when she fired the fatal shots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
BODY IDENTIFIED.
Young Widow Found Dead in Alle-
 gheny River.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct 8. The body of the young woman found among drift wood in the Allegheny river yesterday was identified to-day at the morgue as Emma Fryer, 2S years, widow, whose home was in Allegheny. The identification was made by Rose War ner, who lived in hte same house. She said that the woman's head had been closely shaven after her recovery from an attack of typhoid fever. The War ner woman believes that the Fryer wo- man committed suicide and was not murdered as it was first supposed:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
CITY NEWS

A son was born on Saturday, morn ing to MT and Mrs John Atkins of Hickory street
 Charles Morrissey of Newcastle, New Brunswick, is visiting his uncle, John Clark, of Taylor street.
 Mrs Edward A. Hough, aged. 80 years died in New Haven yesterday. She leaves one daughter, Mrs George Strickland of New Haven and one son, Edward w. Hough of this city. l ; The suit of Edward s. Flanagan against Pasquale Ciminera for $10O damages was settled out of court this afternoon. The trouble was over a balance due on building contract.
 The price of coal was raised 10 cents q ton nsNew Haven Saturday and is now selIing for $6.5O ton. Coal in Waterbury is selling for $7.25 ton. The fall raise has notsyet been made Michael. the infant son of MT and Mrs John Walsh of 115 Ridge street, died this morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in New St Jos ephs cemetery.
 A hack owned by John Mccarthy of Wolcott street was slightly damaged to-day. There is trench in front of Mir McCarthy's stables on Wolcott street because the high pressure wa ter mains are about to be laid there A temporary bridge has been erected but 1t proved little weak yesterday afternoon and the hack broke through the plank and was somewhat damaged
 A man who worked hard for the li- censeS ticket said late this afternoon that he was. Of the opinion that the vote would be close. They didn't show their hand on the street, he said, but they attended to that in the factories. He claimed that he shouldn't be sur prised if the town had gone fAr no li- cense. 1t is likely that in his zeal to see license ill the ascendancy he mag nified the opposition.
 Company c, Boys. brigade of St Paurs church of this city won the competitive drill for the champion ship of the first and second regiments of the Connecticut and Rhode Island divisions which was held III Derby on Saturday. accompanies partici- pated, Waterbury, Derby, New Ha-. ven and two from Bridgeport The. Waterbury team was in charge of Captain Henry Lancaster, assisted by Harry ComstOck. The work of, the Waterbury company was fine and all three Judges voted in favor of giving them the valuable trophy.
 III the fourth ward asman who could not speak English very well threw the town ticket under his feet and de eiared as he went on toward the polls that neither party was worthy of an honest mans vote He said lie was a socialist and had no use for democrats or republicans. but he was very much interested In the success of the license ticket and wouldn't miss registering In favor of license if he had to walk ten miles to cast his ballot. A man in one of the other wards looked at things differently, although he was trifie under the weather when he showed up. He had no use for license and wanted to see the sale of liquor stopped and the saloon doors nailed up so tight that fly couldn't get to any of them, Sunday or Monday. There was no organized effort made against license, but it's advocates were on the alert and prepared O give battle if need be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
kLEIGEL WILL HAVE
 TO WALK THE PLANK
Friend of the Von Plehve Regime Given Leave of Ab- sence.-R -Rumor That the Russian Battleship Orel Was Injured is False..Ambassador Mccormick is Com ing Home on Leave of Absence

St Petersburg, Oct 3, 12:45 p. m.--- lieutenant General Kleigels, govern or general of Kieff, has been granted leave of absence and there is strong reason to believe that this Is prelimi- nary to his suppression, as he belongs distinctively to the von Plehve re- gime. He formerly was prefect of police of St Petersburg.
 The recent. report that the battle ship 0rel was damaged turns out to be untrue. She touched sand-bar, but got off under her own steam. The ad- miralty says that not even plate was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
REPULsED BY sToEssEL.

Chefoo. Oct 3, Q p. m.--An official report from General Stoessel dated Septepll CT g, has reached Chefoo to. day, confirming a previous report Of the sepLlse of the Japarese attas6 on Port Arthur. which began September 19 and ended 'Septanber p. The Gghting was of an eA tremely severe character. The Japanese having re- tired General Stoesse. issued the fol- lowing proclamation:
 .CI6ry. Thanks to God. Glory to our heroic garrison. Glory to Illman, Sychaff and Poggorsky--heroes all Thanks to our valiant volunteers who routed the enemy from the trenches, destroying them. God has permitted us to repel the enemy. Praise to God"
 The volunteers referred to by Gen eral Stoessel were made Up Of regu- lars called upon to take high hill which had been captured by the Jap anese.
 From semi-oficlal sources it is learned that the attack began on the 10th along the whole line and lasted four days; various positions changing hands many times.
 The high hill mentioned was q very important position to the Russians. The Japanese attacked repeatedly night, finally occupying position on the night of September 22, after suf- fering with severe losses. The at tempt to retake this hill being ex- tremely hazardous, General Stoessel refused to issue the order, but called for volunteers. Everybody called upon responded, whereupon n requisite number of men were selected. Lieu tenant Pogorsky and Captain Sychaff leading them. Soldiers and officers alike carried grenades Explosive shells weighing from two to six pounds which are thrown by hand1 and with these they attacked the Jap- anese temporary Qualifications and drove the latter from their positions. Several mines were exploded during the general battle, causing svere loss es. The Russians calculate that the total Japanese losses for the four days fighting will reach 20,000 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
FIRST TRAIN snIITH

General Oku's Headquarters in the Field. Oct 2, via Fusan, Oct 3.-The first south-bound train over the recon structed railway left this morning, carrying 400 Japanese wounded, 100 sick and 33 wounded Russian prisoners en route to Japan.
 The men are practically the last of the Japanese wounded at the battle of Iiaoyang. The hospitals are 1iow de- voted to those suffering from beriberi and other diseases
 The positions of the Japanese armies remain unchanged Skirmishes are of daily occurrence. Thousands of fresh Japanese soldiers are arriving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
THE LITTLE TOWN
 ELECTIONS ON TO-DAY
Quiet in Waterbury-Constable Candidates naking an Energetic Fight-List of the Officials The Vote up to 2:3O O'clock Voting in the Other Towns of the State.

don no mayor is being elected, but in the other cities there are party cons tests for the head of the ticket. The candidate for mayor in South Norwalk on the republican ticket is Charles E Dow, and on the democratic ticket Ed~ ward Barrett. In Norwalk the cons testants are George B. Buxton. reIlfb- lican, and Ferdinand B. Smith. delao- crat.
 Last year out of the 162 towns yot~ ing, 12S went republican to 82 demo*' cratic, with Marlborough and South Windsor, both in Hartford county. q tie, as compared with 123 fowIa req publican and 39 democratic in 1902<s 11S republican and A democratic jn' 1901, and 125 republican and 84 demos cratic in 1900.
 On the license question the most 6a. termined. fight has been made In fhs town of Litchfeld, which went no ll-' cense last year, and which may &o license this year in spite of the numer-| ous nO-license meetings and prayer meetings at four villages in the town |"The recent seizure of liquors at cerzI tain places in town, and the introdylea ton of New York detectives, both m0l8| and female, at the instigati0n of suni-3 mer visitors to search out places Mt} which 1t was thought She no.licenHa| law was being violated, worked up 174s: terest to fever heat, everything elaa politically being forgotten Last year Ldtchfield went against license 312 tQI 281. In Winchester there is alsl0 q light on over the very same question. the no-Iicense people having made t} house to house canvass, and rallies, have brought together people to heAr3 the question discussed The minisfef8 from their pulpits have been very out. spoken, referring to the court case tlla $ past year in which the allegation waH made that the town was carried fox3 license by a bare margin of five vofoa through manipulation of the balI0ts< In New Britain a clause for a vote or15 the question was Incorporated in the f call at the request Of a le ffl numkef of voters, and at PIainville and Brisu8 toI this is the chief point .at Issue at<i the ballot box.
 The six places which are not votin8 to-day are New Haven. Hartfortl. Bridgeport, Ansonia, Derby and Naua atuck. On the license question tlsaE record stands as follows;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
"OSLER. "MAGRUDER. "RIXEY. ksGn AXcnNO
.sGRAYSON.'

President Roosevelt left MT Payne's apartments at 10O5 after his daily call, having made a longer stay than usual. The president said that Mr Payne Ind taken turn for the better in the last twenty minutes. He got the impress sion that the physicians believe that if they can pull the patient theough for another twenty four hours he would have n chance for life.
 At 1:45 o'clock this afternoon one of the physicians in attendance on Post master General Payne made the fol lowing statement: Postmaster Gen. eral Payne is rapidly losing ground. He is sustained now only by artificial life. He is distinctly worse than at any time during his illness and the end is not far off"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
E Peace Conwreaa opena,

BOSTON, Oct. B. Every seat in Ire mont temple was occupied at the first of the religious mass meetings which precede the opening of the information al peace congress today. The audi torium walls were covered with decora- tions of appropriateness and signifi- canoe, including over the platform q shield bearing the word, Peace sur mounted by white drapery. Rev. Fran cis H. Rowley, the pastor of the First Baptist church of this city. presided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
canterbury Preached I'm Trinity.

NEW YORK, Oct. s.-For the first time that primate of all England has ever addressed a New York congrega ton, Dr. Davidson, the archbishop of Canterbury, preached at the morning service at Trinity church Sunday. Never perhaps since it's foundation, in the seventeenth century, has the parish, church sheltered such congregation as gathered at the high celebration of the holy communion to see and hear the archbishop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
New YorE eIantsi Got rennant

NEW YORK, Oct 3-The New York theater was crowded last night by baseball enthusiasts to witness the presentation of the National league championship trophy to the New York baseball club. It was the first time in fifteen years that the Giants had come into the possession of the coveted ban ner, but there were, many in the au- dience who were present fifteen years ago when the old Giants captured the championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
From Opera sage to Convent

From ODNrn SsGSe 60 COnvemt.
 NEW YORK, Oct 3.-Turning her back forever on the operatic stage, where she has won such signal tri- umphs in the past, Mime. Selma Kron- old, the noted prirna donna, has taken up Her abode in little cottage at the very gates of the Convent of the Sac red Heart on Convent hill and fixed her heart on the austere life of a religieuse. To all but the most intimate friends of Mme. Kronold, the announcement will come as q complete surprise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
HARTFORD HOSPITAL
 GETS $500. 900

Hartford, Oct 3. Word was received here to-day that Miss Mary Terry, who died recently in Venice, had left $5OO,0OO to the Hartford hospital. Miss Terry formerly lived here, but has been travelling much of late. She was 40 years of age and had bestowed much on charitable institutions here abouts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Earthquake Tn ItaIy

ROME, Oct. 3.-A strong shock of earthquake was experienced yesterday in the south of Italy, accompanied by floods of rain. The greatest force of the earthquake was felt in Calabria. Three houses fell at Scylla, and many others were rendered unsafe No lives were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Scandal in British Navy.

The British admiralty is Investigating grave naval scandal. It appears that the ships police at the naval schools of the different ports have been allowing the names of men who are on furlough to remain on the messing books the result being that rations were drawn for the absent men and the food or it's value ap- propriated by those who made the false entries in the books. The robbery has beer: going on for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
RITSSI AN STELAMHR LOST.

Tokio, Oct 3 (11 a. m. The navy de- pertinent reports the destruction of another Russian steamer used in clear ing mines at the entrance of Port Ar thur harbor The steamer struck q mine on September 20 and sank.
 .eavy off%ars express the opinion that the Russians are suffering from q shortage of small steamers useful in clearing mines. The reported loss Of a Japanese gunboat south Liaotung peninsula by striking mine has not been officially verified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Marconi Held For speeding Auto. .

NEW YORK, oct. Civilian Mar conf, inventor of wireless telegraphy, accompanied by young woman, had the experience of being taken to a po- lice station here in his automobile and furnishing bond of $500 on behalf of Joseph F. Brady, his chauffeur, ac- cused of, speeding along the Boulevard Lafayette at the rate of twenty-two and a half miles an hour. Bicycle Po- liceman Mullarkey made the arrest. |.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
wage scale Ratifaed.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct. B. The ex- ecutive Committee of the Amal algan1at- ed Association of Glass Workers has ratified the wage scale agreed upon at the joint conference between workers snd employers held at Erie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
BROKEN AUTO AXLE.

Chicago. Oct 3.-A broken axle rrus- trated to-day an attempt upon the part of Bert Holcomb to lower the auto rec ord between Chicago and New York. When Holcomb had gone 32 miles out of Chicago, covering the distance in 5O minutes, the rear axle of the vehicle snapped and the touring car was overturned Holcomb and two com panions were thrown out, but none were seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Daruerreotvpe.

An effort is being made to revive the lost art of dagaerrotype pictures. Time has shown that the old pictures taken 50 years ago are beautiful to- day. It was real art and 1t will be reyived-Birmingham Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
THE I.NITERs ARRIVE.

Dover, England. Oct 3.-The Red Star line steamer Vaderland. on board of which were Mrs Levi z. Letter and Miss Mamie Letter, mother and sister. respectively of Lady Curzon, arrived here at 1:30 D. m. Large crowds wait ed on the pier to watch the arrival Of the Letters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
MCCORMICK COMING HOME.

St Petersb1rg, Oct 3, 124S p. m.- Ambassador Mccormick has been granted leave of absence to go to the United States on urgent private busi- ness. He leaves here Thursday and will stop in Berlin to consult with the Japanese minister there regarding the repatriation of the Japanese refugees. Mir Mccormick will sail from Cher bourg on the Hamburg American line steamer Deutschland October 14, and probably will be away from his post for six weeks. The, diplomatic situa- tion is quiet, the question of contra band of war having passed the acute stage and there are no important questions likely to arise. During MT McCormick's absence Secretary Spencer Eddy will act as charge d,affaires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Chfllicothc In FIamen.

PEORIA, III, Oct, 3.-A telegram from Chillicothe, H. says that the town is in flames and asks for aid. A high wind is blowing, and the flames are said to be beyond control A spe cial train has left for the scene with engines and men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
He Is Always Shy

''The only difference between poetry and poverty is the letter " remarked the alleged punster.
 Yes, ,"erejoined the wise guy, "and, of course the poet never has 'V.,s"-Cin- dnnati Ennnlrer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
wARsHIP AT ANOHoR.

Shanghai, Oct 3.-A Russian war ship, supposed to be the armored cruiser Bayan of the Port Arthur squadron, Is reported to have an. chored off Gutzlaff Island, in Hang chan bay. Two tugs have proceeded thither to bring her to Shanghai.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
A Rece~d Cargo of Ties.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-The large five masted schooner M. D. Cressey, which arrived from Fernandina, brought ST.. 337 railroad ties. the. record cargo of ties from that port
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
A Clenwood Range Next Prize

Watch this half column every day. in October and November and count the word sGlenwood' or Cslenwoods. # If you are sure you are correct, send the answer to the Halnp Sellew G0 on December 1st and the first correct answer opened up on December 2lla will receive, free of all charge. n hands some, large size Sunny Glepwoodl Range with high shelf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
sizable Barrel.

A barrel with capacity of 43, 800 gallons has just been completed for a great wine firm at Schiltenheim, on the Rhine A banquet was given in its interior to "A people
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-03
Free For Alls !

This contest IS open for all. Ther6 are no conditions except to count tha. word Glenwood every day during 0c< tober and November Man, woman orr child can send in an answer. Every member of the family can enter the contest. Remember there are no condl-. tions nothing to buy no money to. spend simply read this half column every night and try for the prize.