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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
WAS SHOT DEAD.
Negro Who Resisted Arrest He Kill-
 ed One 0fficar.

Memphis, Oct 17.-In a battle to- day between three police officers and q negro fugitive, two men were killed and two injured. The dead are Rob ert Jamieson, police officer, and John Pop, a negro. The officers were sent to arrest Pop who was regarded as fugitive from justice. The negro armed with a rife opened fire on the officers. The first shot hit sJamieson in the abdomen. The negro fired two more shots, one striking Officer Mon creith and the other Captain Perry. Pop was then shot dead in his tracks. Jamieson died shortly after being shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
COCHRAN BREAKS DOWN.
 TONNE IN HIS PLACE.

Hartford, Oct n. .--At the big demo- cratic rally tonight the place of Bourke Cochran will be taken by ex- Senator Towne. MT Coclran's throar has become irritable and 1t is -imrosst- ble for him to make speech.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
AUTOMATIC F1Rp AI,ARM

Chicago, Oct l7.-zAs q precaution against disastrous fires, automatic department are being installed in Chi cago theaters. The wires are connect ed with the sprinkler systems. and when the atmosphere becomes heated beyond certain degree the alarm is turned in automatically.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
MANY FAMILIES AFFLICTED.

Newminstey, B C., Oct 17.-Thirty. families at White Horse are afflicted with diphtheria and several deaths are reported. There are no physicians to administer to the needs of the sick and the unaffected portion Of the pop. ulation is leaving the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Lnax Curxon Imnroves.

LONDON, Oct. 17.--A bulletin from Walmer castle, issued last night, an nounces the continued improvement of Lady Curzon She has been removed to Walmer palace, house in the vi cinity of Walmer castle, where it was intended to remove her before the last relapse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
5 GERMAN CONSUL ILL.

New York, Oct 17.-Carl Buenz, German consul general to New York, is seriously i'll with appendicitis at his residence here. An operation has been performed, but his condition is report ed to be quite serious and considerable alarm is felt as to the outcome Con- sul Gneist has notified the German foreign office of his chefs illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
THIRD .SHEKEL DAY"
The New York Hebrews Celebrated It
 Yesterday.

New York, Oct 17.--Five thousand Hebrews have observed in this city the third ..Shekel day. of the move ment in the United States by paying fee of 25 cents and enrolling them selves as members of the association. Two thousand new members were eli. rolled at the Zionist headquarters and 5000 additional names were secured by 100 young men who canvassed the whole of Greater New York with mem- bership slips.
 The registration of the name and the payment of the fee confers. the franchise to vote for delegates to the next Zionist congress. The total mem- 'bership here is now about 10000. M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Moh1nk Indian Conferenco.

LAKE MOHONK, N.> Y., Oct. IT, Arrangements have been completed for the twenty first annus. session Of the Lake Mohonk Indian conference, which opens here on Wednesday. Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will preside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Ordered Ont of Pulpit.

PITTSBURG, Oct. 17.-.The Rev Mir, Lowrey, presiding elder of the Ale gheny district, was ordered out of the pulpit of the Bethlehem African Meth odist Episcopal church yesterday by the congregation, who took n rising vote to retain the Rev. I. s. Lee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
FLEEr IS SUFFERING.

Tokio, Oct IF (9:30 q. m.)--It is au. thoritatively reported that the Russian fleet at Port Arthur is suffering se- verely from the fire of the Japanese land batteries. Reports of a recent attempt by the fleet to sQrtie are un- founded, as is the reported capture of another blockade runner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Civil War volunteer D.ad

WATERLOO, N. Y.. Oct. l7.-Georgs B. Sherwood, leading 8nsiness, nias. of tliis village, is dead dlsre after long illness. He was born in Auburn, N. Y, in 1889 and served through the civil war in a New York volupteee reg iment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17

minister here, Baron Hayashi, in an interview to-day on the results of last weeks fighting, said to an. Associated Press representative, "The war will be continued throughout the winter, which in some respects is more suit able for operating than during the summer. The next point of real ini- portance to be taken Is Tie pass. When that is taken there is nothing to prevent the Japanese from advanc- ing on Harbin."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
rnrmer Dropped bead.

NEWBURG, N. r., Oct IT,. VII liam Edgar Brinckerhoff, prominent and well to do farmer of East Fish kill, dropped dead here yesterday of heart disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
RESUMES DIRECTION.

Rome, Oct 1.-The American am .bassador, MT Meyer, arrived here to- day and resumed the direction of the, embassy. He was detained a day at Turin, the Duke of. Aosta, cousin of King Victor Emanuel. having invited him to spend the day with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
BALTIC FLnDT SIGHTED.

Fakke-Berg, Langeland Island, Dem mark, Oct 17.-The Russian Baltic fleet passed the southern UKteremity of Langeland Island at 6:3O o'clock tnls morning. The Danish cruiser Heimdai exchanged salutes with the Russian flagship and then accompanied the Russian vessels to the northward. The fleet comprises twenty-four vessels. Shortly afterwards the ships anchoried- in Langeland belt between Fakke-Berg and Brolykke to take in coal. Three steamers were awaiting them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to. night and Tuesday: warmer i'll west portion tonight; light west to south. west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
WAITING TENDENCY

Berlin, Oct 17.--A waiting tendency was manifested on the Bourse to-day. quotations slightly breaking. Russians were depressed on General Kuropat, kin's defesss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
FI,AX WAREHoUsE BURNEp,

Salem, Ore, Oct 17.-Fire, which is believed to have been incendiary, has destroyed flax warehouse leased by Eugene Bosse, Loss S0O GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
A CARLOAD OF
 GRINDER SUITS
Highland Division Flooded With Hampson-Se
 lew's Freight.

Another carload of the handBOm6St Chamber Suits ever made have arrived at the Highland division for the Hampsr son-Sellew Furniture Co. Carloads of China Clossts Buffets, Sideboards, Dining Chairs, D4ping Tables. Koch. CTS, Parlor. Suits. Bedroom Furniturs and lots of novelties in fsirniture. 'hav< been arriving at the depots for thl. concern.
 The Wires are Hot between Waterbury and Taunton, Mass, the home of the Glen6loBd Range, telegraphing for more ranx6 Glenwoods are the popflar range ox New England, becauae they bake fhS best, have the best castings. look bsat and do the work with tho leaSt amount of fuel. Be in the swim and have GIenwood Range in your Kitchen Tho Hampson-Sellew store is, the only Wa terbury agency and 1t is said that the prices here are less than. in almost every otAer town in New England. That's the way the Hampson-sellew Co has. made itself popular with Wa |terbury housekeepers.
 $2O China Closets Why keep your pretty china stows1s away in some dark cupboard7 The chance ia yours now at the Hampson- Sellew store to obtain one of the big consignment of China Closets just re ceived to sell at $20 each. As wed ding gift one of these handsome China Closets would be greatly appreciated. There are lots of others down as low as $13.50, and again the prices advance for the finer pieces up to $60. Go in and see the showing anyway.
 Iron Bed Couches
 The Hampson-Sellaw store is head quarters for these popular room saving pieces of furniture. Get one if you need an extra bed. They don't cost much $10 to $20, and all well made at that.
 Upholstered Bed Couchcs
 For those who want an upholstered Bed Couch, the Hampson- Sellew Co has bought some very handsome styles to sell from SIS to $25s
 Office Desks
 Another lot has arrived. The Hamp. son-s -sellew Co are selling lots of desks lately There is good reason for it when you see the desks and hear the sprices.s
 Desk Chairs
 The best place in Waterbury to buy T desk chair is at the Hampson-Se stcxe. Co and sec for yourself,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17

WAR WILL GO ON. London, Oct 17.-The Japanese
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Desk Chairs

The best place in Waterbury to buy n desk chair is at the Hampson-Se
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
$2O. China Closets
Iron Bed Couches

The Hampson-Sellaw store is head- quarters for these popular room saving pieces of furniture. Get one If you need an extra bed. They don't cost much $1O to $20, and all well made at that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Office Desks

Another lot has arrived The Hamp~ son -Sellew Go are selling lots of desks lately There Is good reason for 1t when you see the desks and hear the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17

TT WAS STILL ON. Berlin, Oct IT, t1I:51 a. Colonel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-17
Upholstered Bed Couches

For those who want an upholstered Bed Couch, the Hampson- Sellew Co has bought some very handsome styles to sell from SIS to $25.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
A Boys wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him
to die, and a son riding for life is
miles to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
W. H. Brown, of Leesville, Ind, en-
dured deaths agonies from asthma;
but this wonderful medicine gave in.
slant relief and soon cured him. He
writes: 81 now sleep soundly every
Like marvellous cures of Con-
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Colds and Grip proves its
matchless merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles soc
and s1.OO. Trial bottles free at j. c..
Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
EVENING
c
ENGAGED
lcontlnued from argt page.l

court in the state has been invited e
participate in the event. The board
has agreed to furnish the rock, gravel
and boulders for the construction OF
the roads. and two hours every morn
ing viii be devoted to the road making.
It is expected that 1000 feet of good
road will be built under the direction
Of the government experts, who will
be in charge Of the work. Every road
supervisor in the county win probably
be present.
Another very acceptable attraction
is little Miss Leda Humphrey, of this
city, who viii appear in vaudeville
acts. She is the leading juvenile star
on the coast today, and has many ad.
mirers who will be glad to zeal Of her
engagement.
Children day will be one Of the at
fractions this year, and that day all
children under Is years will be admit.
ted free. The Chemawa and Reform
school bands viii be present, and the
latter organization has been engaged
for several other appearances during
the week.
President Downing is enthusiastic
for the fair, and believes that it viii
be a reeord-breaker. Secretary Moores
is hard at work answering his many
letters, but win establish headquarters
at the fair grounds next Monday, and
will transact all business from there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
DIED.

FoFF-At the family home on zlst
and Ferry streets, THURSDAY morn
ign. September !, 1904, at $ o'clock
Nelson Eof. aged 20 years, ? months
and "A DAYS. of consumption.
Deceased was the son Of Mr. ana
Mrs. Will Eof. and was a very orignl
Young man. He has been sick for the
mast two months. The funeral arrange
will be announced later.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
VIII Wed Tonight.

The wedding Of Miss Miriam Belt.
Huelat and Mr.. William Alfred Morris.
Of Portland, will be solemnized tonight
at : o'clock at the st. Paul's Episcopal
church, in the presence of a large NUN.
Der Of relatives and friends.
The brids-eleet is a charming young
society lady Of this city. She is the
daughter Of Mrs. 5. f. Huelat.
Mr.. Morris is principal Of the High
School Of Portland. and is a young mai
Of very high qualities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
Missionary Tea.

The Woman's Missionary Circle Of
the Fist Baptist church, will hold their
quarterly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Thos. Kay, corner of State and 18th
streets. All members and friends in
vited to be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
Bueklen's Arnica salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, u
GERS, letter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; in
fallible for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25e at j.. c. Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
NEW TODAY

For Rent Willamette University
scholarship. Apply at Capital Jour
nal Office. 9-l-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01

Wanted.-TO trade a good span OF
young mares, harness and wagon for
or on property in OF near Salem. j..
G.. Goode, 800 Commercial street.
g-1-3t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-01
Salem Steam Dying and cleaning

salem steam Dylng a dreaming
Works.-At this establishment you
can get anything cleaned, dyed and
repaired, from a pair Of trousers to
the most elaborate silk gowns, also
suits presse dby the month s1.00, by
the suits so cents; velvet collars on
~overeats, coats refined, buttons
put on, hats and gloves cleaned.
Suits called for and returned. La
dies call and we will perfume your
hardkerchiefs free. Mrs. c. H. Walk
er, 1876 Commercial street. Telephone
26s5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05

But the boy was first. In his tiny
hand he grasped the weight. and
hosting it to his slender shoulder
sped with it like a startled hare across
the ring and out through the quiver-
Ing curtains.
"Ah. hal Ha, ha, hai" It was one
brief trickle Of laughter accentuating
the intense silence that followed: for,
in the thrill of flute 1t all happened
and no one had attempted to stop him.
Rat, tat-tatl
Now, all togetheri" commanded the
leader Of the orchestra. coming gall
lantly to the rescue, and a bunch OF
mandolins and viOlins ripped the air.
But music had no charms for the out
ragged audience, and at last the storm
broke. Loud. long and deep-voiced it
ragged; ribald laughter, shrin jeers.
dark threats and Kisses like the angry
exhaust OF steam
Gentlemen. gentlemen"
In vain did the manager attempt TO
stem the avalanche, but like sick
mans whisper against a battery can
nonade his explanations and apologies
melted on soundless lips.
"Gentlemen, gentlemen, one minute
and 1 will explain. II"
you can't do 1t, you can't do itl"
piped a thin. querulous voice.
'aTrickstersi Swindlersl Money back
Money backl Boo for Barkalowl" cho-
rused the galleries.
Gentlemen, gentlemen, I must tell
you, I must tell you"
"Ten nuthin', nuthin' at ALI" vol
leyed the leaders Square the deal at
number eight an screw out yer
nghtsl''
Gentlemen, order order"
Hiss. hiss. hiss-s-sl Square the
deal at number eight"
Gentlemen. gentlemen-l"
Hiss, hiss. hiss-s--!"
And in the ticket office a few min
utes later, though he knew IL not, the
manager was paying back the fabu-
lous price OF a threat.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05
By Martha McC. Williams

father thinks my main reason for be-
ing is to give him a chance Of calling
you daughter. To bring them to their
senses, We must pretend not only to
have taken up their quarrel, but that
we are going to marry somebody
else"
"You'll have an excellent chance to
do tiff you say sweet things to Elsie
Clayton" Jean said But it's differ
ent with mel don't know a soul
would dare to propose to-"
Il know several who are simply dy-
ing for a chance to propose to you
though" Rob said gallantly, playing
pigs-went- to-market with her fingers.
Aunt Mary tried to look scandalized,
but ended by laughing heartily. Jean
drew down the corners of her mouth,
and pretended to sigh, asking: Where
shall I find them. RoDDy, dear7 1 am
simply pining to say Yes! and
'Thanky' to somebody"
There's no time like the present
and you have never accepted me out
right" Rob retOrted. But at the
on Ben Lloyd-and Ben only. / know
it's pretty tough on him-but he has
promised not to mind. Seeing he
can't have you himself, he's ready to
do a mans part to help you get me-"
Then the three fell talking all at
once. 1t was late afternoon when
Rob went home, humming love tune,
and smiling as he rode along.
The Hymes party turned out to be
far and away the grande5t Hopewell
neighborhood had ever seen. Notw.th-
standing, Major Hymes got up the
morning after with q sense of aching
loss. He sighed all through dressing.
and at breakfast swore because there
were no waffies, only biscuit, mullins
and battercakes. At least he said that
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05
XVAY Y

was the reason. Rob, with his eyes In
his plate and a general Gir of dreams,
smiled, and waited prudently for the
storm to gather or blow over. But
lightninr struck him when he was least
prepared for it. Midmeal his father
turned square upon him, growing out:
whereabouts in your travels dId you
leave your manners and your senses? 7?
think you had better go back and try
to find them"
What's the row, governor?" Rob
demanded innocently. The major ex-
ploded:
That's what I'd like to know.
There must be row between you and
Jean Bascom-last night you hardly
were civil to her, but went tagging
around after that Clayton creature"
There's the Bascom temper-Im
afraid it's hereditary-besides, Elsie
Clayton says she would permit the
minister to leave obey in the marriage
service" Rob began.
His father cut him short. 'If mat
ters have gone as far as that" he said.
Just you listen to this. Unless you
marry to suit me you'll find that my
will ties up things as tight as that old
simpleton, Jimmy Jackson, tried to tie
up all he left
why. l thought you disbelieved in
the will" Rob interrupted.
His father turned redder than ever
but went on, pounding the table hard
between words. "Yes, sir, your wife
must please me; or you'll have hard
shedding. Elsie Clayton, indeedl Look
at your mother, sir, and be properly
ashamed of your taste"
"I have nothing against Jean Bas-
COM" Rob began judicially. But she
Is taken UP with Ben Lloyd. Then, too,
she evidently takes her fathers side
Just as I have taken yours"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05
ALEC BQCCF,

gled vision in scarlet and gold. a mira
Gle of physical strength and bigness.
He stretched out his long, right arm;
his left, too, and the muscles Of them
rose up like plated whipcords. Then
he breathed. and every man breathed
with him. He broke a poker across his
thigh and the cheers rang wild and
deafening. He looked at the weight. at
the trapeze above, at Ma amselle with
critical eye, and again the audience
cheered. If before they had doubted
the claims in number eight, it was evil
dent, now, that they believed.
Mirabeau? White as chalk beneath
her mask, she held her breath and
glared from her steed at Pierrot. And
Pierrot2 Eyes bulging outward he
transdxed the little trapdoor in the
betting below the orchestra stand
Suddenly the giant stepped before the
weight and faced the hish-pr1ced seats.
ABOVE his head he raised his hands.
'Once, twice, thrice!" On the third call
ne would swing and grasp and jugKle
with the dead weight as with toy.
Click Clickl
Pierrot, and only Pierrot heard II.
The violins and the flutes were muir
der1ng sound, and the clowns heart
thumped his chest like a drumstick
beating the time.
ClickI Click
Up went the ,trapdoor and q boy, a
very little boy, hatless, but with a sun
crisped thatch OF curly hair, struggled
through the ring. For a moment he
hesitated, blinking his big blue eyes
in the glare Of light. Then, quick as q
flash he was over on the big carpet
. star.
"PIerrot, Pierrot," breathed Ma'am-
selle, squeezing the cold fingers rest
ing on her saddle.
"Once, twice-once, twice-whoop-
lahi' shouted Hercules, bending
swiftly and throwing his mighty arms
between his legs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05

'Then you're q tool for your pains.
sir" the Major fairly shouted. "Of
course, she takes her fathers side
that's the natural. the right thing for
a woman. But you-if you were half
q man, you would have shown her
that you two had nothing to do with
the case. You must be bewitched
with the Clayton fried-egg eyes"
mot particularly" Rob said, mask
ing a laugh with a At of coughing.
But I did make up to Jean-far
enough to find out she would have
nothing to say to me-not unless you
apologized to the Squire. which 1
knew was out of the question"
"Indeedl You had better not know
so much" Major Hymes said with
eringly. But If that's the hitch. why
it's mighty easy Strengthened. Come
along with me, siri By George, 1t
makes me think more than ever of
Jean. If she sticks up this way for
her father, what won't she do for q
husband or a SOM"
Five minutes afterward they were
galloping together toward the Bascom
place. AS luck would have 1t, Squire
Bascom met them just inside the gate.
Major Hymes did not wait for a word
of welcome--twenty yards off he
roared out: Say, John Bascom! I've
come to beg your pardon, and ask you
for your daughter. Give 'em to me
quick, else I'll be making a fool will
for other folks to quarrel over"
'T reckon I've a right to ask your
pardon, Major" Squire Bascom said.
smiling and holding out his hand.
but the daughter-there you've got
me where the wools short-I can't
speak for her."
"Oh! All we want is a chance to
have her speak for herself" the Major
answered.
Rob smiled to hear him. Down in
his heart he knew what Jean would
saw
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-05
Il x * A WILL AND A WAY
MEG

(Copyright, 1904. by Martha McCul-
loch-Williams.)
~ THINK there ought to be .
law against making Wills" Jean
said half tearfully.
$50 do almost" Aunt
Mary answered with a little sigh.
Thereat Jean began to laugh, a
whimsical, bubbling peal good to
hear.
IF It was any other time 1
shouldn't nind-not so very much" ="
unit Mary protested. I'm bound to
say il for your father. my brother
Jonn. ne's as peaceabIe as can be un-
III he's crowded real hard. / know
he wouldn't ever have gone out Of his
way to quarrel with Major Hymes-
but knowing poor. old Uncle Jimmy
Jackson as he did, he was bound to
stand up for that Wilt only said
what the old man had told him over
and over and over"
Il know" Jean interrupted, then
with a laugh: II know, too, Aunty
darling. you're distressed because
shall be left out Of the Hymes party.
7 do want to go-dreadfully. Not so
much on account of Rob Hymes him
self. as to see who-al else is there
and what the Claytons will do to get
q beau apiece
"H-mi I believe you'd like 70 have
a few beaux yourself, miss" Aunt
Mary retorted. Jean smiled and
nodded.
But ] wouldn't go cunning for
them, Clayton fashion-not If / grew
90 the wall. But they are bound to