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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
SALESLADY
 MISSING. Funds, Unaccount- ed For.
Hunt Trading Stamp Man. aeers Found Their Stock Running Low Without Sufficient Returns.

Mrs Augusta SteinmetZ, a saleslady for the Hunt Trading Stamp Co, whose store is over 1O3 South Main street, is among the missing and the company is minus several hundred dollars Of goods. Last Monday morning Mrs Steinmetz disappeared, and it Is now minus several hundrsd dollars worth ot unexpected departure is said to be the result of a discovery by the man. ager of the concern, John w. Lennon, that the stock in the store was remark ably low and there were no returns for it. This took place late last week and on Monday Mrs Steinmetz was among the missing. But Manager Lennon is on the track of most of the goods that were removed from the store and he expects to recover all in time, for Ow. ing to the system of the concern it is almost impossible for an article to leave the store unaccOunted for.
 Mrs Steinmetz at the close of each days work should cancel with a ma- chine all the books that were re, deemed that day. This machine pierced hole in every stamp in the book. thereby making it impossible to use them again. The books she would tic up in bundles and leave them for the manager to count
 According to Manager Lennon, Mrs Steinmetz's custom was to tie up A few books without cancelling them with those that were cancelled ana these she would give to friends, thus enabling them to obtain more goods upon them. The discovery was made by John Bowers. the general utility boy. One evening he happened to count the books that were redeemed that day and were supposed to be can celled, and by accident happened to see that some of them had not gone through the cancelling machine. A | watch was kept to see if the matter was the result of mistake and more uncantelled books were found. It was also disclosed that whole pages were taken from different series. On the surface matters were conducted prop erly. But the cOmpany's system showed otherwise. When book is redeemed the name of the owner and | the article received in exchange are noted in day book and in this way the company keeps informed of where its goods go to.
 After Mrs Steinmetz's departurt
 Manager Lennon proceeded to take in
 ventory and found considerable goods
 were missing. The cOmpany's system
 informed him where some of them hat gone to and he proceeded to recoyei them. A good deal has been vOlunfari
 ly returned and Manager Lennon ex
 poets to he able to locate the rest oI
 most of it at least. The exact amount taken he was unable to say. but sur
 missed it might be few hundred. dol
 lars worth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
THE CURTAIN IS DOWN
 AT THE SEAT OF WAR.
No Word Received in st. Petersburg for 1wenty'Four Hours-0minous Words of the Only Correspondent With Russian Army-Tokio Has No Word Either, but Proposes Now to Push War to the Limit

St Petersburg, Mar 1s-2:1O p m.r Photographic communication with the retreating Russian army has been cut for over twenty four hours but the au- thorities hope it is only temporary de- claring that they have no information that the Japanese have reached the railroad in General Linevitch's rear. Nevertheless with the curtain down the war office naturally is the prey'sof the direct forebodings. The last word from the front was contained in tele- gram from one of the Associated press Russian correspondents, the only cor respondent with the retiring army. It: The telegram although Changtutu presaged an attack from the rear. fOrty miles north of Tie pass) at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon was sent from Kaiyuan thirty miles north of Tie pass and only reached St Peters burg this morning. It was very brief saying simply that the army was re- treating in good order and destroying the railroad as it went but was con stantly pRssed by the Japanese the rear guard action being continuous. There were ominOus words in the con- cluding sentence, as follow: We believe the Japanese are mak- ing a wide turning movement north and that they. are ready -tosfall upon us when we get out of the ring-like group of mountains which surround the Tie pass porge."
 In the long retreat to Harbin the Russians only have the advantage of the mandarin road so far as Kaiyuan whence it bears westward to Kirin while the railroad continues north to Harbin. According to the general staff however a good wagon road runs parallel to the railroad with impedi- ments, with ans active enemy relent- lessly pursuing and operating on it's flank, and the constant threat of the enemy closing the line of retreat It IS admitted that the single railroad, and wagon road afford poor prospects of General Linevitch being. able to bring off the remnants of the army cOnflded to his care without tremendous sac rifice of life. If the Japanese actually succeed in throwing strong force across the line of retreat 1t is recog- nized that the army might be forced to capitulate.
 In the meantime the mObOlization of a new army has already begun in sev' eral provinces although the orler has not yet been published A division of the imperial guards at St Peters burg received orders to-day.
 The, newspapers generally endorse I.inevitch's selection as temporary commander in chief on the. ground that Kuropatkin's lacls~~of success made his supercession imperative. At the same time it is "e, ''' t"n
 Kuropatkin's failure also rests on oth. CIT shoulders and pity Is expressed at his sad fate. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
TOKYO, TOO, IS SILENT.

Tokio, March 17 S( D. m.)-BeyOnd the general retirement of the Russians along the railway northward, little ia known here of the details of the pas, three days events in Manchuria. Va rious reports of the number of addi, tional Russian prisoners captured are in circulation. One estimate is 10000. It is impossible to confirm the reports.
 There is much speculation over tho extent of the Russians retirement. Harbin Is regarded as logical base. but 1t is suggested that they may at- tempt to hold the Kilin line. The country between Kiayllan and Sungari is inhospitable.
 Formerly the, conservative element in the high councils of Japan favored set ting a limit to the Manchurian ad, vance. It opposed advancing to Har- bin. but the results of the victory az Mukden are removing opposition and t.,e bulk of opinion and judgment now favors pressing advantages and carry. tug the war to the utmost limits pOssi- blc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
WEIGHED SEVERAL TONS.
nsfs Beck Fell KillisG 0ns sf the
 Worknen.

. New York. March 1S-One man has been killed and six sustained severe injuries by the falling of a rock weigh ing several tons in Long Island ter minal tunnel near the Belmont race track in Queens. L. I. One of the in- jured probably will die. All were workmen engaged in excavating for the station at the new race track. The falling rock brought with it an ava lanche of earth which completely GOV cred the men. They were dug out ny their fellows
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
SECRETARY OF STATE HAY
 TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.
Was About to Board Steamer for England When He Collapsed Gang Plank-Carried to Pile of Freight and Later Wheeled on Board the Steamer In Passing Sandy Hook Cedaric Signalled.

New York. Mar 1S-Secretary of State John Hay, as he was about to board the steamer Cedric to-day to sail for Europe. was seized with a fit of weakness. As he stepped upon the gang plank he very nearly collapsed and willing hands soon came to his assistance and he was carried to a pile of freight where he was allowed to rest Attendants from the steamer soon arrived and Mir Hay was placed in wheeling chair and taken on board. While Mir Hay appeared to be very weak there was nothing serious thought of his sudden collapse and he decided to pursue the plans he had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
STEAMERS IN DENSE FOG.

New York, March 1S.-In a dense fog which hung over the lower bay and far out to sea. it was believed a number of liners from European ports were waiting early to-day for chance to get into port Among those due and probably held mp by the fog were the St Louis from Southampton, La Sayoie from Havre. the Cedric from Liverpool. the Slavonia from Palmero. the Cl- tonia from Plume. the Ethiopia from Glasgow. the Main from Bremen. the Patrisia from Hamburg and the Min netonka from London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
ANOTHER CITY SLIT.

Notice !was served upon City Clerk Nettleton to-day by Attorney M. J. Byrne. counsel for Michael Walsh. that he will claim damages for injur- ieS received by falling yesterday on d defective walk near School and East Main streets. Mir Walsh sprained hIs left shoulder and was otherwise bruised and will he idle for long ti:le. so the complaint states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
CORONA SENTENCED.
llinistsr Given Maximum Penalty
 for Dssertion.

New Brunswick. \. J.. March 1S.- J.F. COrdova. the unfrocked minister. who twice elOped with Julia Bowne, and who was convicted of the abandon ment of his wife and three children and also for assaulting his wife. was to-day sentenced to serve term of four years in prison. The sentence i'm posed is. the maximum one. The costs will add nearly another year to the sentence and will balance the com. mutation allowed for good behavior.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
FLYING SIGNALS OF DISTRESS.

Chamham. Mass. March 1st-An un
 known loaded three-masted schooner flying signals of distress was sighted off Orleans to-day and Captain Charles and crew of the Orleans life saving station went to her assistance- It looked from shore as if the vessel was leaking badly. The sea was calm. but the weather was rather thick and the identity of the schooner was not learned until the life savers returned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
FRIGHTENING ITTP.

F. B. O'NeiIl. the real estate man. is helping to beautify Baldwin street and when he gets through one would harl- ly recognize the Ney property. The houses which were sadly in need of rp- pairs are being shingled. painted an'l new porches are being constructed or posite the main entrance. thus con verting them into very handsome cot taRes. In addition to this a neat fence will be put down in front of the prem ises and other general work done about the yards. front and rear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
HORSES RAN AWAY. 1,

Chicago, March 1S.-Arrs Edward P. Dunne. wife of the democratic nOm- inee for mayor, has been painfully in- jured and Judge Dunne slightly bruised when a team of runaway horses dashed into the brougham in which they were riding. The brougham was wrecked and one of the runaways so badly Iacerated that a policeman shot it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
PLAN TO FRED PRISONERS.
Rope With Large Hook Hanging from
 Window of Third Floor.

Window of Third Floor.
 Chicago, March 1S.-Two men, who gave their names as Frank Graham and Frank Ludwig. are under arrest suspected of cOmplicity in what ap pears to have been a plan to free pris Oners fro mthe county jail. As Chiet Deputy Jailer O'Neill was making a circuit of the Jail this morning he saw man lurking in a corner on the Op- posite side of the street. O'Neill called two jail guards. who, making a dash, surprised the man O'Neill had beel, watching and arrested him. together with a companion. Investigation dis closed a rope. to which was attached a large hook. hanging from an outside window on the third floor of the jaii. The bars of the window had not been tahpered with, but there were foot prints iii the soOt that had accumu- lated on the window ledge. The men were taken to the police station pen0. ing further investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
GRAND DUKE CONSTANTINE.

GRAND DUKE CONSTANTINE.
 Mecklenburg .(she is the aunt of the prince consort of the Netherlands) the bride refused to follow the usual rule of becoming . member of the Orthodox Greek church. and she has ever since re- mained . Lutheran. though. of course, her children are brought up In the Rus sian state religion. A year or 50 ago. she with her son. Grand Duke Cyril. was thrown out of . motor car whilst holiday making in the Riviera The oc- currence mortified the peasants. who heard of 1t, not little; but it was only what they expected from an inndel. Grand Duke Cyril has gained public sympathy by his romantic attachment to the grand duchess of Hesse. but ap- parently the obstacles to the marriage have not yet been removed
 What the czar has to fear is not . much the uprising of his people. but . palace revolution instituted by his au- gust relatives when his actions do not command their approval A century ago his ancestor was '-removed'' in a manner equaled snly by the Servian tragedy of May g. 1sos. and curiously enough Count Pahlen. who was the lead ing spirit in the removal. is to-day rep resented on the czar's entourage by . direct descendant
 TAe unviIlingne8 of the srand ducal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
RAILWAY SERVICE BLOCKED.

Victor, Col, March 1S--Raifway ser vice on the steam and electric lines throughout the Cripple Greek district Is practically in state of blockade. the result of storm The short lin& railway. Florence and Cripple Creek. and Midland terminal. all are affected The storm still continues with una-
 bated fury. The snow is nearly two feet deep on the level for miles around.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
KUROPATKIN OUT, LINEvITCH IN

St Petersburg, March 1S.-A tele- gram from General KurOpatkin to the emperor dated March IT was received and read as follows: "ln accordance with the orders of your majesty re- ceived March. 16, have turned over to General Linevitch to-day. March 11. the command of the land and sea forces operating against Japan Gen eral Lineyitch fin a telegram dated the same day says that he has taken charge of the. land and sea forces at the order of his majesty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18

mapped out and proceed with the steamer to Europe. The Cedric left her dock a few minutes after Mir Hay had been carried aboard. As the steamer passed Sandy Hook she sig nailed thats Mir Hay was much better and resting quite comfortably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
2,5OO Families

use. praise and recommend the Glen wood as the highest grade range on the market.
 A lady in our store last Wednesday said she had used a GS,nwood Range for almost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
cAMRIING TOOLS RrRNED.

New York. Mar iS-The final step in the raids of the gambling houses by district attorney Jerome. was taken today when over xsa0p worth of gambling paraphernslia was taken from the criminal court building and burned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
POSSIBLY FOUL PLAY.

New London. March 1&-rhe finding of a tom and bIood-stained yachting cap on Drummond-s wharf today has caused the local police to believe that there WAS a possible case of foul play. On the wharf. too. it looked as though there had been . despefate struggle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
ROYAL YACHT ON ROUGH SEA.

London. March 1S.-The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, which sailed from Portsmouth yesterday afternoon with Queen Alexandra and . party on board. bound for Lisbon. and was com peIled owing to rough seas to put into Portland harbor last night, resumed her vvyaee this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
GENERAL HAWLEY.
Funeral Win be Held From His Old
 Home in Hartford.

Washington, March 1S.-The funeral of the late General Joseph R. Hawley Will be held at his old home in Hart ford. Conn. Brief services will be held at his residence on Sunday afternoon at , o'clock, with only the immediate friends of the family present. These will be conducted by Rev Dr Harting, rector of St Paurs Episcopal church. The body, accompanied by his rela- tives and friends, will leave here on private car attached to the Pennsyl- vania road at o'clock Monday morn. ing. z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18

WANTED-Forr or more rooms cen-
 W trally located. suitable for doctors office and residence, North Main street preferred. Inquire room 38 Apothecaries Hall Building. 3-l8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain late tonight except in south portion: Sun dav probably rain or snow: colder Sun day evening sAd niGFft. fresh south west winds becoming northeriy Sun day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18

Hartford, March 1S.-A movement i9 under way to have the funeral of the der state auspices and unless objec- tions are offered by members of the family this plan will probably be car ried out. The picture of General flaw ley which hangs in the state library was draped in black to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
WILL MEET HERE.

A convention of the Turner's of the state league is to he held this evening and tomorrow in Concordia hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
Cabinet GlenwOod

the handsomest piece of range build. ing that has ever been offered for sale. Come in and see It.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
DOMINGO TREATY NOT RATIFIED

Washington. March 1S.-The senate this afternoon announced that the Santo Domingo treaty would not be ntffied this term At o'clock the president was notified that the senate was ready to adjourn sine die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
Solid Oak Bureaus and
 Commodes

at sa. sI0. s11.25. s130. sl5 ana s16.JO. \ whole carload just received. They TO the handsOmeSt lyt of bedroom furniture it has ever been our priv ilege to offer at any such prices. Closed in drawer bottoms to prevent mice from getting into the bureau
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
See the Few Cabinet Clenwood .

It's one of the finest products of the Glenwood makers. Free from orna- mentation-perfectly plain-just the range for people who want a plain style. But the workmanship and iron that is put into them makes the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-18
30 Years.

She would not part with it for any. thing It has always baked perfectly easy to keep clean-stays black and does not burn off red soon after black ing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
Pardon Whitecaps.

1t is learned that petitions are in
circulation in the counties Of Frank
lin and Lincoln asking the governor to
pardon the Lincoln County whitecap-
pers, who were sentenced to the pen
ltentlar.' come months ago. 1t is said
that tbs petitions originated in Frank
lin county, where none of the white
cappers have yet been tried. 1t is
said that the Lincoln county Law and
Order League is preparing to take a
hand in the matter, and will fight the
effort being made to get these men
pardoned. The men were convicted
last November and those who spent
their time and money in getting up
the evidence on which they were con-
victed, it is believed, do not believe
that they should be released so soon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
NlfCulG Nvulv zee vllloS.

In addition to the big Fourth Of
July cotton rallies, Secretary Fisher
is preparing the initiatory programme
Ter various prominent speakers. tc
attend the following Circuit Court
meetings 20 be held in the state: in
Wayne county Circuit Court at WAY.
nesboro, June &c; Covington, at Will
liamsburg. July 3: Lefiore. at Green.
wood, July 10; Clay, at Yves, Point,
July 10; Kinds, at Jackson, July 10;
Winston at Louisville, July II; Gre
NADIA, at Grenada, July "a; Newton.
at Newton, July "A; Tallahatchie, sec.
ond district, at Sumner, July 10. The
secretary has received plans for big
rallies in Copiah and Lafayette coun-
ties on July 4. Quitman county came
70 the front to-day with a large mem
bership role.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
Conference Days.

State Superintendent of Education
Whitfield has issued the following:
"To the County superintendent: l
am anxious to place the Institutes on
much higher plane than ever before.
| have called the conductors to meet
at the Agricultural College on July 8
for two weeks, and / am anxious to
have present as many of the county
superintendent as possible. I have
named July 3 and 4 as conference
days, and I would like to have the
county superintendent present on
these days, if not for the full time.
The one perplexing problem on hand
is work for teachers. [ need your
presence and counsel, and I hope You
will be present."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
Bond Issue May Be Necessary.

Gov. Vardaman is very much of the
opinion that it will be necessary to
borrow 100000 before the end Of the
year to meet a prospective deficit in
the state treasury. The governor has
not yet thoroughly made up his mind
on the subject, but he is inclined to
the belief that the probable receipts
. as estimated in the statement from
Treasurer Miller a few days ago may
not be realized and uhis would leave
the treasury without funds until the
fall tax collections arrive in January.
On the other hand Mr. Miller is equal
II confident that he will be able to get
alang without the 100000 loan au-
tihorized by the legislature, and that
his figures are substantially correct.
He does not object to the sum being
borrowed, of course, and is quite will
ing to acquiesce in whatever the gov
ernor decides to do in the matter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
HAPPENINGS
IN MISSISSIPPI
tTEMs OF INTEREST FROM ALL
SECTIONS.
AN EPITOME OF THE news
Culied From the Important Happen
ngs Throughout the State During
The Past Week and Reviewed IL
Brief.
New Corporations.

The charter of a $1.000,000 lumbre
manufacturing company, domiciled al
Meridian, known as the Cotton State:
Lumber Company, has been received
at the governor Office.
The charter Of the Home Bank
domlclled at Pass Christian, was APP
proved by the governor with capita
of $4,000.
The governor has received the fol
loving charters for approval:
Mound Bayou Loan and Inves tment
Company, domiciled at Mound Bayou
Bolivar county, with a capital stocl
OF $4,000. /. 7. Montgomery, vii
liam Harris and others incorporators
Hattiesburg Electric Supply Com
pany, domiciled at Hattiesburg, Per.
ry county, with a capital stock OF
$4,000. [. c. Reed, w. I. Stanley
and others incorporators.
Progress Publishing Company
domiciled at Ittabena, Lefore coun.
ty, with a capital stock of $4,000. R
Thayer, j. j. Alexander and others
Incorporators.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
July Weather.

The following data covering a pc
Rod Of seventeen years has been
compiled from the Weather Bureau
Month, July for II years. Temper
ature Gin degrees). Mean or normal
temperature, 81. The warmest month
was that Of 1901, with an average of
SO. The coolest month was that of
1904, with an average Of 70. Some of
the highest temperatures recorded
were as follows: los at Greenville and
107 at Batesville in 1901. Some of the
lowest temperatures recorded were as
follows: 50 at Duck Hill, Lake Como
and Pittsboro in 1904. Precipitation
Average for the month, 5.26. Az
erage number Of days with DOL inch
or more, 9. The greatest average
monthly precipitation was 1902
inches in 1892. The least average
monthly precipitation was 219 inches
in 1896. Some Of the greatest month
ly amounts Of precipitation recorded
were as follows: 1868 inches at
Brookhaven and 1888 at Columbus in
1892 and 1867 at Magnolia in 1900
Some Of the least monthly amounts
Of precipitation recored were as fol
lows: 013 inch at fernando and Ole
inch at Austin in 1896.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-29
Two New Enterprises.

Two new enterprises are in prospect
for New Albany. The first is a whole
sale grocery house, capitalized at $780,
900, with T. L. Grace, n. Fitzpatrick,
Walter Rogers and others as incor-
porators. The new firm expects to be-
gin business this fall. This will be
the second wholesale house which has
been organized in this city. The Sec
ond institution to be chartered soon
is the Peoples Savings Bank & Trust
Company, also capitalized at $4,000.
with W. P. Wiseman, G. W. Hines, J
A. Smallwood and others as promot-
els. New Albany already has two
prosperous banks with an aggregate
capital stock Of 100000.