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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
HUNGRY AND SICK.
Man Who Hadn't Eaten Anything i'm Two Days Told Story to Reporter

II haven't tasted a bite since yes terday morning, ain't got a penny to buy it and not able to work if had a chance" said man this afternoon as he stood at the corner of Harrison ave- nue and Exchange place. '.The board of charities won't give me anything, ," he continued, with sigh as if his heart were about to break, because the town physician says I'm not sick. All l know is that I'm not able to work and for that matter I'm not fit to be out of the house. I have lived in Waterbury over twenty two years and never troubled the town but once before and then only for very short time. The town house is the last place in the world a we'll man would think of going to and God knows I never should think of applying for ad- mission for treatment there if I could help it. There is my case for you. What am going to do? Steal some thing? If I do that they'll arrest me and send me to jail branded as a crim. 1nal. Now I'm hungry, tired and sick, have no money and nobody to give it to me. What would you advise me to do?'' he asked, looking piteously at a reporter. The scribe told him to go over to the office of the department of charities and refuse to leave until he got what he wanted He didn't do it, though. but ambled off in another di- Tection, evidently thinking that there was no use looking for soft spot in the heart of the business mems admin, iStratiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
DIED IN AMBULANCE.
Han Who Was Being Taken to the
 Waterbury Hospital.

Eugene Thompson, native of Corea, Erie county, Pa, died last night while being removed to the hospital. His health was poor for several weeks and his friends decided that he needed better treatment than he could expect to receive in a boarding house and he was on the road to the institution when he was taken with a sinking spell and never rallied. The vehicle turned about and brought the body of the dead man back to Mulville's undertaking rooms. MT Thompson had resided in Waterbury for several years and was a popular member of the Bartenders' union, whose members will meet at 10 o'clock tonight to take action regard ing his death. The sad news was com municated to his mother by wire at the old homestead, but up to press hour nothing had been heard from her. MT Thompson had wide circle of friends about town and in the home of his boy hood who will regret to learn of his death. He was about 35 years of age and was possessed of disposition that enabled him to look at the bright side of life no matter how dark the outlook, so that while his health was poor e never worried and managed to be cheerful and make those about him share some of his happiness to the emu. The funeral arrangements will be an nounced later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
FIRE TRAP HOTELS.
Paper Read at Meeting ofHotel Mems
 Association To-Day.

Denver, May 4.-At the meeting ot the Rocky Mountain Hotel Mems as- sociation to-day, John B. Laughlin, a member of the executive board, read a paper on Fire Trap Hotels" He said in part:
 Statistics showing tue wholesale (and too frequently unnecessary loss of valuable lives from hotel conflagra- tions in the past twenty-five years, are so appalling that they almost stagger human credence
 We cannot, nay, must not, close our eyes to the fact that an immense pro- portion of these horrible calamities are caused by gross negligence, with an al- most utter disregard of even the ordi- nary methods of proper protection to hotel guests, aside from those which the laws afford, and should compel
 Fire trap hotels are not only great nuisance to any community, but they are distinct reflection upon the legiti- mate, important and expensive hotel business itself, so that in the interest of this important industry as well as of human life they should be per- emptorily closed and permanently, or their owners compelled to comply with the laws in rendering them as safe as it Is possible to make them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
SEAnEN BROUGHT IN.
Some of the ShipwrecKed Crew of
 the Nariji.

New York, May 1.-The North Ger man Lloyd steamer Princess Irene, which arrived here to-day from Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar, brought eight sh1pWrecked seamen from the Aus trian barkentine Mariji, Captain Bar tolOzzi, of Ragnsavecchia. which was abandoned in mid May 1. When sighted by the Princess Irene the Mariji was tossing about helplessly at the mercy of the waves, her hold near ly filled with water her boats washed away and the eight men of her crew were huddled together on the roof of the after house. The barkentine was hopeless wreck, and after the crew had been taken off by lifeboat from the steamer the doomed craft was fired. It is not thought that this at tempt to remove the hulk was success full. however, as the barkentine was practically waterlogged and the fire was burning very feebly when she was lost sight of by those on the steamer. Captain Bartolzzi said that his vessel while bound from Aruba, Venenzuela, with a cargo of guano for Genoa, was dismasted in a gale nine days before she was sighted by the Princess Irene So badly was she strained in the gale that the water poured into the hold faster than it could be removed by the pumps. After nine days of continuous work at the pumps the crew became discouraged at times and tried to aban- don their labors. The captain, how ever. stood over them with a revolver compelling them to continue. With nine feet of water in the hold and nc boats. tue outlook was dreary enough Although food and water were ample for their necessities, the health of the men gave way under their desperate exertion. The cook was taken i'll, and others became so exhausted that they were unable to work. Only four men were fit for duty when the steamer hove in sight. The Mariji was a bark entine of 36O tons burden and valued at $12,O00. Her cargo was worth $20, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
CARMEN'S UNION
 ACCEPTS THE TERMS

San Francisco, May 1.-The threat ened strike on the United Railways system in this city has been averted by the acceptance early to-day by the Garments union of the terms of the company submitted through Mayor Schmitz. This action followed some weeks of negotiation. The main point at issue was the demand of the union that employees of the company should in sixty days after entering the ser vice become members of the union. It has been agreed by the company to recognize the union and not to discrim- mate against any of it's members, and it is declared tp be satisfactory to the company if it's employees join the un- ion. The company also agrees, in the event of the discharge of any member, to notify the president of the union ex- cept when the dismissal is for a fail ure to register fares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
AGAINST EUCHRE.
Married Men of Bayonne Have Started a Home
 Preservation Club.

New York, May 4.-Twenty-on hus- bands who reside in Bayonne. N. J., have met and organized tho married mems anti-euchre and home preserva- tion society. They declare it is high time their wives and other mems wives were cured of the progressive euchre babit and propose to use all their efforts to establish such cure. Several letters from other towns and cities Weer read endorsing the move lnent.
 A gentleman of the name of Kicks, in accepting the presidency of the new society. said:
 Tt is high time we asserted our manhood and made a determined ef- fort to down this habit, which threat ems to wreck our homes. Many a night have had to walk the floor with the baby until or o'clock waiting until my wife returned fron1 euchre party. It has got so that the clubs meet every afternoon and even ing and are now talking about playing on Sunday" Other men spoke in a similar vein and resolved to curb the popularity of euchre by every means in their power.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
BROTHER AND SISTER
 MURDERED AT BUFFALO

Buffalo, May 4.A special dispatch from Angelica, N. Y, says that early to-day the bodies of John Zangorder and his half sister. Mrs Farnham who were a brother and half sister to former Senator Zangorder of Angelica, were found in a room in their home at West Alden. They were murdered during the night. Mir Za1gorder was shot through the back while his half sister was stabbed to death with sti- letto, made from a file. A red hand kerchief was found outside the door. The police are searching for the mur- derer among the laborers engaged in work on the Shawmut railroad exten- sion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
ANOTHER CONFERENCE
 AT NEW HAVEN

New Haven, May IA conference, which the machinists claim was to be the last to be held with the officials of the New York, New Haven &5 Hart ford railroad over the wage question before taking definite action to force an issue, was begun in the office of Vice President Todd this afternoon. About the same time a statement was isued by the railroad stating that it was having no difficulty in securing all the boilermakers that they wanted. It also stated that 155 boilermakers are now at work here while 102 is the number generally employed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
DECISION ON THE
 TREATY OF 1915.

New York May 4-A decision just handed down by the board of U. s. general appraisers holds that the 'fa- vored nation in the treaty of July 8, 1915, with Great Britain does not carry with it the benefits for british goods of the reciprocity agreements with other countries.
 Tn this decision the board uverrules a protest filed against the assessment of the full duty of $2.25 q gallon on spirituous liquors produced in Great Britain. The importers asserted that under the favored nation" clause of the treaty these liquors should be dG- tiable at, $1.T5 q gallon, the rate fmpos- ed under the reciprocity agreements with France, Italy, Germany and Portugal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
CITY NEWS

The Bartenders' union will hold n8 special meeting at 10 o'clock to-night,i
 The young ladies of St Themas's par ish will give whist entertainment at' City hall Friday evening.
 The marriage of James Whitncf f| and Jennie McNally will take platoi tomorrow morning at 9:45 at thHs church of the Immaculate ConceptiQl|4I
 The number of dogs registered tliBs afternoon was 1,O83, a little over oli1 third of the bankers in town. BHW they are coming in and Town Clcrh Blair hopes to be able to get all to| comply with the law without having fQ take action against anybody.
 The local delegates to the staiH democratic convention are busy s}t of men to-day. Some of them are 0Ux of town and the others are makina ready to attend the county caucus I'M Hartford tomorrow night. It seeni& to be generally understood that H. Nl Rigney and ID. E. Fitzpatrick WilI represent Waterbury on the state cen, tral committee and the boys will make big effort to send w. B. Thoms to the national convention.
 In the case of Alaxandro Eilleposii against the Clock Go, Superintendent Larkin was the first witness this a ternoon. His evidence was of ges-| erai nature. Following him was the assistant foreman of the press room if. which the accident happened, Fran'z' R. Afford. He testified that it was Lis custom to work a few minutes at fine presses every once in a while so that he could ascertain if any of them wel. out of order. He could not say no,f long befoer the accident he worked Ht Fillepponi's press, but he was certali l that fifteen minutes after the accidcnf he worked it and found no defect as it. He had received no conplainis about the machine and EiIIeppOni Was instructed how to run it before being put to work. Instead of working ae- cording to instructions, Tillepponi used his fingers in putting the blanks on the die. Four blanks, showing the oper3A tions of the machine, were introdueed and one of them bore the zmprint of| Fillepponi's fingers which had been cut off. MT Afford testified as an exs pert.
 A delightful social gathering was l held at the home of Mrs John Coonev. | 3S Dover street, last night Many 1A her friends were present and spent a pleasant evening. Among those who contributed to the evenings enterUaJli ment were the following singers
 Miss Mae Morgan, Orange Blos< soms;;", Miss Margaret Sweeney, s'DayA Of Old;'' Miss Alice Hughes. The Holks City, Miss Bergen and Miss Mae Daly, s.Tell Me, Dusky Maiden;v Miss Margaret Dunn, That's How I Love You, Name" Miss Sadie Dunn, 'Let- ter From Ireland;' little Miss Helen Dunn, Mister Moon:'' Miss Katharine Carroll Bergin, T want someone to Care For Me;'' Miss Helen Mps7an l "Melinda's Ragtime Balr;;'' Georgn Dunn, Somebody's Waiting For Me- William Adams. "All the While I'm Thinking of You. Rabe:" William Hughes, "If Had You;" little Thomas Murphy. Goodbye, Eliza Jane;" buck and wing dance by Mrs George Dunn and J. NJ. MulviIle. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
SENSATIONAL.
The Charges Made by John A. Benson Against Fed-
 eraI Officers.

New York, May 4.-At the prelimin- ary hearing of John A. Benson, the wealthy California land owner, be fore United States Commissioner Shields, Attorney Platt for the defend ant has made serious charges against federal officials. MT Benson and Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco are jointly indicted on two charges, that of bribing federal officials in Washington and also for conspiracy in fraudulently obtaining titles to gov ernment lands in California and Ore gon. It is alleged that Benson paid money to Woodford A. Harlan, fed eral employe, to obtain government information.
 At a previous hearing before Com missioner Shields. Harlan swore that he wrote letter to Benson in March, 1903, in which he (Harlan) offered for $4,000 in cash to show MT Benson the result of the land agents inyestiga- tions, or for $500 to read him the short hand notes of the inquiry.
 When the hearing was resumed on the bribery indictment, Attorney PIatt, representing the defendant, asked for an adjournment.
 "I want time to bring this man Har- Ian here." said the lawyer, Ito show that at the time he swore he wrote that letter to Benson offering to make disclosures for $1,OOO as he testified want to show that at that very time the federal officials conducting the in vestigation had photographic copy or that letter. and knew that it con tained no statement or promise of that characer and that when Harlan SC testified they knew it was perjury 7
 Commissioner Shields granted MI Platt an adjournment until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
THE POWELL CASE.
State Expects to Rest Its Case Soon
 Self Defense Her Plea.

Dover, Del, May 4--Attorney Gen eral Ward expects to rest the states case against Mrs Mary A. Powell to- day. There are only five more wit nesses to be called for the purpose Of proving that the prisoner maiiciously murdered Estelle Albin. What de- fense will be offered by the attorneys for Mrs Powell is a subject of con lecture. From the cross-examination of the commonwealth's witnesses it is probable that self-defense will be the plea offered in eXtenuation for Mrs Powell's confessed crime.
 The usual large crowd of spectators was present when court opened to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
CHAIRMAN WALSH
 IS AT HARTFORD

Hartford, May 4.-Homer Cummings and Chairman Walsh of the democratic state committee, opened headquarters at the Allyn house here to-day. MT Cummings stated that Judge DeForest would attend the convention and would have 8 proxy. His claims to be tenn porary chairman of the convention will be disputed on the ground that his proxy does not permit him to act as such
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
POLICE COMMISSIONERS
 ASKED TO RESIGN

New Orleans, May 4.-Mayor Cap deville has asked the members of the board of police commissioners to re- sign as a result of charges by Commis- sioner John A. Woodville that the commissioners are ''grafters" and are responsible for gambling houses and lottery shops. Riotous scenes attend ed the meeting of the board and on adjournment, Woodyille was cheered and carried about by crowd of his SuDOrters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
RUSSIANS CLAIM VICTORY
 ALTHOUGH DRIVEN BACK.
Say That Japanese Dead Far Outnumber Their Own, and That Only 5000 Russians Were in the Battle, Against Thirty or Forty Thousand Japs-No Further Developments Port Arthur Since Battle of May 3.

lieved that General Kurkori is also resting on the river.
 Tokio May 1.-The Japanese author ities have received a report of the at tempt made on Monday night to block the entrance to the harbor at Port Ar thur. The report gives no details, but some are expected shortly. 1t is re- ported, however, that the attempt was successful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
PILGRIMS PROGRESS NEXT
 SPECTACULAR PLAY,

London, May 4.-Charles Frohman has arranged for the dramatization of "Pilgrim's Progress,' which will be produced next season in New York and London. There will be nineteen scenes and over 200 per ons in the cast MT Frohman says it will be one of the most elaborate spectacular plays ever presented by him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
FROM SPOTTED FEVER.

Meriden. May 4.-0Ifss Catherine Marlney. aged 21 years, died from spotted fever at the home of her uncle to-day. Miss Marlney is survived by her father and two brothers, who live in Waterbury. This is the first case of spotted fever which has been re- ported from this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
IS KELLY AFRAID
 TO SPEAK OUT3

Isn't 1t time the seats were on tlo' green? Whats the matter with IoIn' Kelly? Is he afraid to call for tha' seats simply because it is republican, administration that is holding then' back?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04

LIEUTENANT JORDAN DRAD.
 Washington, May -Lieutenanf Commander J. M. Jordan, D. S. N:. who was on duty in the brneau oI, equipment, navy department, died at his residence in this city to-day or pneumonia. He was native of Maine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04

matter said that the men who were q work there yesterday and this fore noon are bosses and that what they were doing amounted to nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Thursday; light westerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04

Rumors of a slight skirmish at the new plant of the E. J. Manville Co on Dublin street foated into the center this afternoon. but investigation showed that there was not much if anything at all to it. It was said that a few men were working there this morning, but they could not be found this afternoon. The police had heard Of no trouble and some of the men who are out when asked about the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
ORDERED TO
Sd READING
Appropriation For Monument
Property Reduced
THE COUNTY BUILDINGS
Committee Provides For Sub.
mission To Voters at Next
March Town Meeting

Montpelier, Nov. 1S.-The House
this morning advanced to third read
ing the appropriation bill providing
for new janitor's house on the Ben.
nington battle monument property, but
cut the amount from $500 to s25O0 for
the house and $500 for lighting the in
terror.
The Senate passed the bill provid.
ing that no man may vote who has not
paid tax and also the bill to elect
selectmen, listers, auditors, etc., for
three years, one each year.
Newton of Vergennes introduced a
bill to allow towns to aid in establish
ing new industries. Mr. Newton also
introduced bill compelling hotels
and boarding houses to provide fire
escapes.
Mr. Waite OF Hyde Park introduced
bill prohibiting physicians and sur.
geons suffering from tuberculosis and
other contagious diseases from prac-
ticing.
The question of the Bennington
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
PRESENTED
LOVING CUP
Ex. Gov. Mccullough Re.
membered by Staffs
BEAUTIFUL SILVER CUP
Suitably Inscribed Presentation
Was Delayed By Governors
Recent Illness
BEAUTIFUL SILVER CUP

Ex-Governor Mccullough was yes
terday presented by the members OF
his staff with massive silver loving
cup, the presentation being made by
Col Linn d. Taylor of Brattleboro.
The cup is of unique design with han
dies of old ivory and was made especi-
ally for the gentlemen of the staff. A
solid mahogany box accompanied the
cup for its safe keeping.
1t was intended TO present this cup
to the governor at Montpelier upon the
occasion of the delivery OF his retiring
message to the general assembly, but
the delay occasioued by the selection
of a special design prevented.
In the front panel of the cup is in
scribed:--
ToJohn Griffith Mccullough
Governor of Vermont
l9O2-l904
In the second panel appear the names
and rank of the members Of his staff,
and in the third panel is handsomely
engraved this sentiment
Time hath taken in trust our love
for thee,
To safely hold through all eternity.
The governor was much surprised
at and greatly affected by this action
of his staff while, as Col Taylor said,
he and his associates were only too
glad Of an opportunity to express
their appreciation of the many courte-
sizes by the Governor extended during
the years of his administration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
AGAIN INSANE.
Martin Green To Be Taken Care Of By Pownal
Authorities.

The Pownal authorities have been
called upon to take charge of Martin
Green, who lives in the eastern part
of the town. Green was insane several
years ago at which time he shot two
people. He was committed to the Brat
tleboro asylum and was released after
two years. Since then he has shown
no signs of insanity till this fall,
when he has again taken to wander
ing about with a gun. He will pro-
badly be sent to the asylum again.
Green will be remembered as living
near Sucker pond not far from the
Pownal line, and his cabin has been
often listed by Bennington people.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
DROPS DEAD.
James scarey Of North Bennington Passes
Away Suddenly At His Home.

James Scarey, over 10 Yeas o. age
dropped dead at his home between
North Bennington and Sodom Wed
nesday afternoon. He was in appar-
ent good health up to the time of his
death. He had been resident of the
town for a number of years and leaves
"a wife, four sons and one daughter.
His funeral was held this morning
from the church of st John the Bap-
fist in North Bennington. Mr. Scarey
was nan we'll spoken of by his fellow
citizens that knew him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
TROUBLES TO BURN

You need not bring here, but if you
want stove to burn them in I'm just
the huckleberry you want to see and
this isn't the huckleberry season
either.
Ihave st owe bargains thicker than
old maids around wldower. Big
stoves, little stoves and stovepipe.
| would also like to sell you some
new furniture. If you aren't married
though, you better not call, as these
furniture bargainsare first aid to those
injured by cupid's arrows.
Remember
CHA RLIE POTTER'S PLACE
Where you never pay more than a
dollar for dollars worth OF goods.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18
Weather.

Fair and warmer tonight. Saturday
fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-18

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 30 cent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of
Tar if it fails to cure your cough or
cold. We also guarantee a % cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded.
j. T. Shurtleff, j. M. Ayres,
O.E. Gibson, B. A. Quinlan,
Bennington.
G. Fl. Houghton, North Bennington.
c.. r. & A. b. Hawkins, So. SALISBURY
O. f. Adams, Arlington.
E. G. Woodwork, o. E. Adams6 Co.,
East Arlington.