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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
NEW YORK SUFFERS
 FROM ANOTHER STORM.
Many Streets Still Piled High With Snow-Ra in and Sleet Adds to the Discomfort Connectcuts Ports Are Ali Frozen Solid, and Boating Business is at Standstill

New York, Feb 6.-With miles or residence streets in the upper part Of Manhattan Island and in Brooklyn piled high with snow, the discomfort which the people of New York havs experienced from bad weather recent. ly was increased to-day when a snow storm which began last evening was changed into Il heavy fall of rain and sleet which covered sidewalks and car rails with an icy coating. Streets and crossings were flooded in many sec tions Of the city, the guttcrs being bad ly choked with the accumulation of several snowstorms. Travel by either surface or elevated lines was much i'm pedcd owing to slippery rails and nu- merous minor accidents attested to the difficulty under which traffic was moved. '..t .-..-
 Huge fields of floating ice still filled portions of the rivers and harbor and delayed travel by ferry. A rising tem- perature gave promise, however, if continued, to afford relief from some of the inconvenience caused by snow, ice and extreme cold weather.
 The heaviest snowfall of the winter Is reported as in progress In north eastern New York. ten to fifteen inch es of it having fallen during last night and today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
WILL AID COUNTRYhEN.
Chicago 5lavs Held a Rousi1& Meet.
 ing Yesterday.

Chicago, Feb 6.---At stirring meet ing, Chicago SlavS have organized to aid their countrymen in the revolution which they declare will come ;n the Austrian empire.
 Nearly thousand delegates from Slav organizations were present and listened to revolutionary address made by Dr Ante Tresica Pavicica deputy to the Austrian parliament from Dalmatia. When he completed his ad- dress the preliminary organization, known as the 'Slav Liberty Fedora tion.' was announced. It is the plan to spread the organization to other American cities.
 Dr Tresica-Pavicica made an inlpas- stoned address, telling of the financial wrongs he said had been committed aud making an appeal to the people present to organize to strike blow immediately. before the ten-year con. tract between the federated notions could be renewed.
 In summary of the situation he said:
 Tn my opinion Hungary came to the end of its aspirations in the cleo tions last week. The extremists in the country do not recognize this. and be- leve they can secure more concessions from the federated nation. If they should demand more it means the dis solution of the empire. The dissolution of Austria Hungary means the down fall of the impcrialistic politics of Hungary. While this imperialism Is founded on the support of the dynasty and the army. the Magyars. the Hun gars. will lose the support of the army and of the dynasty if they clamor for Irore than has been granted 10 them. In that case all natiOualities will re volt. No country in these days will aid the oppressor. Hungary.
 For these reasons I am glad that the opposition in Hungary was victori- ous at the polls for every such victory hastens the dissolution of the Austro- Hungarian empire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
ANOTHER LIFE OFFICE
 RECORDER THIS TIME.
Scheme Comes From New Haven-lt is to Abolish Oficf of Town Clerk-hake the New Office that of Recor CT, and Leave the Official In for Life-Another Rad ical Measure Also Coming From New Haven

New Haven parties are credited With being the fathers of bill which provides that the office of town clerk shall be filled by appointment by tbe judges of the supreme court instead or being elected as at present. It pro- vides that the appointees shall first pass an examination prescribed by the judges and shall, after appointment, be called recorders of deeds instead of town clerks. At first, ii is said, it Was intended to apply to the cities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and Meriden only, but lat CT it was decided to extend it's provIs- ions {" the whole state. The end in view cannot bc misunderstood. Wa tcrhury. Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Meriden have been work ing together on the measure for some time past, but it appears the other towns refused 10 lend a hand unless all were included. It is the boldest move toward complete disfranchise- ment yet attempted and shows that the dayfs not far distant when. if the politicians are not headed off. cleo tlobH VIII Sbuli bt Dut nlellUTY III Lllp towns and cities of Connecticut. Very few people in Waterbury think the bill will be passed but others claim that the men behind il have received assurances of favorable action. While some claim that the scheme was hatch cd up in New Haven, there appears to he some question about that some of the wise heads Contending that the idea originated in Waterbury.
 Another scheme also said to have started in New Haven concerns trad ing stamps. It is said that during this week some of the members of the gen cral assembly from New Haven will Introduce an importal+. measure aim ed at the trading >tatdp system. The bill, which is said tn have the backing of the State Business Mems associa. ton. will provide that each wholesaler who uses trading stamps shall pay a license fee of S1.oO0 yearly, and all retailers the sum of $500. the sum be- ing divided between the treasury of the town and the county on much the same plan by which the fees from iia- uor licenses are now apportioned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
CREW OF hESABA.
Taken off Vessel
 While Sinking.
The Wreck Was Then Set On Fire--The Crew Re. luctantly Abandoned The Leaking Vessel.

New York, Feb. 6.-The Atlantic transport line steamer Mesaba, from London, brought into port today eight distressed and Shipwrecked seamen, who had been taken off the three masted schooner Amanda. of St. Johns, \. F., which was sinking at sea. The Mesaba sighted the Amanda flying signals of distress heavily coat ed with ice and waterlogged on the afternoon Of Feb. 1.
 The Mesaba hove to near the dis tressed craft and launched her emer- gency lifeboat in charge of Chief Officer McMath. They boarded the schooner and took off Captain William was set on fire before she was aban- doned.
 Captain Fitzgerald said the Amau- da sailed from St. Johns, \. F., on Jan. "A, bound for Bahia, Brazil, with cargo of salt f%h Soon after leav- ing port she .,, ountered northwest gales and heavy ice. The tempera- ture was l2 to l5 degrees below zero. Before the Amanda had been twenty
  a bad leak. The northwest gale mak- ing it impossible to return to port. the schooner was kept on her course and gradually became heavily coated with ice on decks, rails .spars and rigging until it became evident that some thing must be sacrificed to keep her atloat. The water gained rapidly in the hold in spite nf the continued efforts of the crew at the pumps.
 Both anchors with all the chain at tached were let go and cut away, and this frightened the vessel forward con siderably, counteractins the heavy weight of ice which constantly accu- mulated on the vessels decks. This, however, was merely temporary re- lief, as the ice continued to form and the water increased in the hold.
 The nearly exhausted crew were kept at work night and day to break out the cargo and at the pumps to keep the doomed schooner afiOat.
 When the Mesaba's boat boarded the wreck she found the crew eX- hausted. the schooner waterlogged and her captain of the opinion that she would not float through the night, The captain reluctantly decided to abandon the wreck.
 One of the crew, the cook. was seriously injured, having been knock. ed down in the heavy sea.
 The shipwrecked men. besides Cap. tain Fitzgerald. were Morris Breen. mate: James Mccarthy, boatswain; Patrick Wreck. steward. Edward Powers, SteDhen Powers. George Bra gel and William Parsons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
MORE COLD WEATHER.

Washington, Feb 6--The weather bureau announced to-day that the out look is for continued cold weather not only in this section but over q large part of the United States. Zero weath- CT extends as far south as Oklahoma
 The coldest point shown by the off cial reports is Valentine. Neb., which registered 32 below.
 The snow and sIeet storm which cen tered yesterday morning in the lower Mississippi valley states has travelled rapidly northeastward and is now off the New England coast and the mari- time provinces, passing out to sea. An unusually heavy precipitation of rain has occurred through New Mexico. Arizona and Southern California for some days. The forecasts are for con tinued snow in New England. the low. CT temperatures tonight and increas- ing cloudiness is predicted for south ern districts Tuesday.
 The weather has cleared here but continues cold. The trains from the south are arriving behind time on ac- count of the storm which swept that section yesterday.
 The boat from Norfolk due to arrive here at 7:30 had not reached her pier at 10 o'clock this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
CAUGHT IN THE ICE.

Newport E. l.. Feb 6.-The Nan tucket shoals ligbtship, which became imprisoned in the ice of Mishaum Point, Buzzard's hay. late last night. succeeded in moving short distance at daylight, but did not improve her position and early this forenoon the government wireless telegraph station at the torpedo station here received q message asking that help he s1s.t. The message follows:
 Inside Dumpling light in dangerous position. Send captain of lghtship tender Azalea to help
 Upon receipt of this message the Sunboat Hist was immediately ordered in go 10 the assistance of the light ship and q message was sent to the captain of the AzaIea also to proceed 10 the aid of the imprisoned vessel.
 Dumping light sabout two miles northward from Afishaum Point and is well inside of Buzzards bay.
 At the torpedo station it is under stood that the danger to the lghtship is mainly due 10 the direction Of the wind. which is driving inshore at the point where the vessel finds herself
 The ice embargo here was partially broken today iy the Jamestown steamer Conanicut- which forced 2 passage to her wharf after q two hours struggle. The channel opened hy the steamey enabled the launches belonging to the torpedo station and number of other boats ia move about the harbor. Shipping, however. Is still tied up. hut the icc appears to be breaking up. Ii was dangerous for large vessels to move to-day on a,- count of binding snow storm Tn" temperature rose to B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
The Best Hali Racks.

Il your nall is in need ot Hall Rack oT something 10 hang ccpts and hats sTB go down to the Hau1pSon- Seilcv store and look over the largS and fine assortment gf hall furniture there IS to choose from. Standing Hali Racks arc to I.e seen there at prices ranging from S5la1 to S55o1. Pretty ana ~orvfscahIs Hali Mirrors with coat and har hooks sttachesi are there also in big assortment from s2co up so Sa5ap Hall Trees in twenty different styles from s1.ssl to sI2.sn. You will like what you huy al this store for The qualities are relishls and tbs srvie~ are the Hpst to he found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
THE BEST RIFLE SHOT.
Member of New York Guard lust
 Died in New York.

New York. Feb Commissary- Ser, geant Thomas J. Dolan of the Twelfth regiment, New York National Guard. who had many claims to being the champion rifle shot in inc world, is dead at his home here. after five months Illness. He was 52 years old.
 In 1881 Dolan vol the military championship of the National Rifle as- sociation. He was one Of the Ameri- can team contesting for the Palma trophy in England in 1883 and made the highest score of any riheman
 Dolan won the secretaries prize at Creedmoor in 1SSS. On September 6. 1896. at the tournament in Sea Grt. he won the presidents medal aud tho military championship Of the United States, making ninety-two out of q pos slble 100 on 1000 yard range. He was tbc author of several works "n gunnery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
NEW VESSEL.
Miniature Floating Navy Yard to Ee Used as a
 Repair Shop.

New York, Feb GA strange craft is nearing completion at the New York navy yard It is ill fact "a miniature floating navy yard" and will take its first plunge into the waters of the East river in about six weeks.
 When the craft is completed the United States navy will be in posses. sion of a floating repair shop the like of which the world has never seen, and one which, according to the officials at the navy yard. will make it possible to repair second class cruisers. gunboats and torpedo boats and torpedo boat de- stroyers wherever there is water enough to anchor.
 The craft is about 12O feet long, forty feet wide and will draw about SIX feet of water It is built entirely Of steel, and every inch of space has been utilized. At one end will be q steam derrick, capable of lifting twen- ty tons. while at the other end will be the boilers that will furnish steam ito operate dynamos, air compressers and the derricks. Amidships will be the navy yard proper.
 Practically every machine in repair work will be installed somewhere in this space, including a miscellaneous assortment of electrical and pneumatic !athes, drills, slotters, shears, punches, etc. The apparatus will be capable of taking off the smaller guns on battle. ships and armored cruisers and of making minor repairs to the superstruc- ture and interior of great ships. There is nothing pertaining to the smaller craft except a hole below the wate. line that cannot be attended to. The roof will be fitted with number Of big skylights, which can be removed at will and through which ordinary parts of ships can he lowered to the shops.
 The craft is practically non-sinkable but must he lowed. as there Is no pro polling machinery aboard. Should th experiment. prove successful largct ones will at once be constructed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
CITY NEWS

There will be q rehearsal this even ing of the members Of tho east Of char. acters who are to take part in the drama, Bells of Shandon.'
 The will of the late Mary K. Stone was approved ill probate today. The will leaves all of testatrlx's estate to her step-daughter, Mary A. Stone.
 Real Estate Agent James A. Hynes has sold the property of Emil Lun- Hermann, consisting of two store house and large lot on Oak street. to Scherareton.
 Frisbie Porter is at the hospital sui fering from exposure to the extreme cold weather which resulted in frozen feet threatening the loss of some of bis toes.
 Colonel Sucher of the Second regi- ment announced the dates for the an- nual inspection of the companies of the second regiment to-day. Compan- ies C and X will he inspected on March 20
 The twenty fourth anniversary of the organization of the Christian Eu-
 
 served al tin" Second Congregational church yesterday afternoon. repre- sentatiyeS of the different branches of tho society in Waterbury and nearby towns being present
 Mrs Mary Mccarthy. through her attorneys. kcuprdv and Cassidy. has notified City Clerk Ncttlct0n that she will claim damages for injuries re. ceived from falling on q defective side walk on Martin street. last week. The wSman's injuries are Serious and there is some doubt as tu whether she will ever he ahle to attend tu her house. hold dutfps again.
 The weekly promnnade given hy ,ha American haud Satur,lav evening at Eagles hail attracted on" of the largest crowds that has ever attended, 2 promenade in this city. Tho hall was tastefuIly decorated with bunting and flags. which added greatly io the appearance nf the place The next prom to be given by the band will b" given on Saturday evening. Febru- ary IS and will be known aS Fulton's night
 The ca>rS tovu for hearing fn ,Iic ~jypcTiur court fhis week are William r. GriIlev against Homer Atkins. and Giovanni Castagola against J Guy A SoH "t al. Tursday: Porter L. Wood V Edwin L. M"Drin:. and Laura r.. Pear sal vs the sity. Wednesday, pavi,I B. Whccler's appeal from probate. Thurs ia, In the district court inc suit of Michael Naviu vs Dwight wooI!ne was SeJ down for Thursday and Fat -ick Tanning vs 'ourf Wcich. special for Tuesday. February II
 William \ C"uutryman. special agent in charge. from ths division nT manufacturers of the department oC labor and commerce. at Washington. has commenced taking thc intcr,ie Cenniai census cf indus,Tiex rn this state. Among the euunerators aV- pointed are Robert $. Walker, Water bury: r II. Weill. \. l.. Ho,leSon and :. ]. Byrne. New Haven. Thomas IL Allen. New London: \. H. Arnold. Frank M Fuller and James l.. Ia No67e. Hartf8rtI. Edwarl i. Eirdsey- MeTisEnu. samuel T. Cbalfee ..-ssI Ns- ihzniei H. Jone<. Bridgeport ESbert Dart Rockville James W Green uood NoTwaIE- Ernest ,.- Hubbard MiddIetoWn: Rcflsrr s Hubert. Win sfed. Dwight L. RsSerS- Isanbur- {. Ita5lisi S. SeIisCz- Sorxisli- H,srI=arf S- Stoekiug- New Britain. Ahnar n. " asIhaTns. TorrInZtsn-
 Societies. eInts and otlisI> Will Gny i; 10 their benefit to bsve printing dene a. the Democrat cfFee- >e-s sgrr Ii<s cs of u-f-eS arss Sam.ss<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
WINDOW FULL
 OF COUCHES
A Big Opportunity at Hamp-
 sOn.SelleWs.

At the Hampson- Sellew store yes- terday lot of Fine Couches were put in the south show window at the low est prices that such goods were ever sold for. They are the regular guar anteed qualities such as the Hampsop- Sellew firm banks their reputation soD. The buttons are firmly fastened on and will not come off without they are actually pulled off. The springs are th" hest ou the market and arc war ranted not to Top over. get out of pc- sition or to come through the coves' same as happens to a great many cuuches. The coverings are in the lat est and most approved patterns and colorngs and will please the most par tirnlar person
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
ICE EVERYWHERE

New Haven, Feb 6.-Every port on the Connecticut shore from the mouth of the Connecticut river at Saybrook to the westerly end of Long Island Sound is.securely ice locked at present with little prospect of a break in the ice until strong warm southerly wind blows. Marine men, especially vet eran tug-boat captains, say that the ice conditions have never been so bad within their recollection. All water traffic out of New Haven and Bridge port harbors is at standstill, and oys. ter fishing is impossible. It is be- lieved that there will be famine in shell fish from the grounds of Connec' ticut growers. At Cockenoe Island, off Westport, the tug Belle McWilliams is fast in the ice. She left Bridgeport on Saturday for New York and was forced into shoal water by an ice foe. The harbor at New London is free of ice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
.plorrd Pastor Frozen.

NEW YORK. Feb. 6. Tho Rev. John Morris, .rniored. of th;s "ity. friend ot President Roosevelt and who says thai he was the originator of the calk- walk is dying m the Mount Vernon hospital as the result of being frozen. He wss picked m in q dszsd condition in Stcvaus avenue an Saturday night where he dropped iron, exhaustion. Ncrri. who gives his age as 'jebiy says that he lived in NoTnt Vernon fo-- tr years sso.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
GUS GUERRERO INJURED.

New York. Feb. 6.-While attempt ing to cross Broadway at Sixty-sixth street. Gus Guerrero, a well known athlete and holder of several long dis tance pedestrian records, was knock. ed down by cab and is suffering from internal injuries which probably will prove fatal The driver of the cab saw Guerrero. but because of the slippery pavement, was unable 10 check his horse in time.
 Guerrero. twenty years ago. was one of the best known pedestrians in America, and participated in many six day contests in different parts of the country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
NJ RELIEF rN SIGHT

Woods Hole. Mass. Feb 6.-Th, southeast wind which prevailed here early to-day. accompanied hv snow and sleet, brought little prospect of relief 10 the ice surrounded islands of Nan- tucket and Martha's Vineyard. Al though the temperature had piodcrat. ed materially, the ice ih NaBtuckc: souni was too firm to be affected. while the tendency of the wind was fo drive the floating ice cakes in Vine yard Sound into the hsrbor at Vine yard Haven. The captain of ibe steamer Tncatena. forcsccinS the dan ger. Of his vessel being frozen in at Cottage City. broke his way out of that port this morning aud brought his vessel here where she ,siIl lie for ilic present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
THE STORY IS
 POSITIVELY DENIED

London, Feb 6.--No British cruiser squadron is leaving England at tho end of February on cruise around the world either under the command of the Prince of Wales or of anyone else so far as the admiralty is aware denial of the story published in New York added that no preparations were making at present for any cruise ny the Prince of Wales. As King Ed ward expects to go tn the Mediter. ranean early in March and possibly extend his trip to Egypt it is not like ly that the Prince of Wales will un- dertake long Journey at the same time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
Bishop Out For Sunday Ca m es.

SCRANTON. Pa. Feb. 6.-In ser mon on ''Child Labc.'' al St. Peters cathedral yesterday the Right Rev. N. !. Hoban. bishop of Scranton. came ont unequivocally for permitting working boys to play athletic games on Sunday. After picturing the hsrdships many of the boys of this community are put to in the mines and mills, day and night six daFs week. he criticised those who protest against them enjoying the Sabbath in harmless recreationS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
REMINDED AGAIN.

New York. Feb 6.-Johann iIorh. who is being held in this city to await the arrival of rXtraditinn papers from licago. was arraigned in court again to-day and remarded ;o police head quarters pending the receipt Of the papers. Defective Foye said the pa pers had been fin Albany since Friday awaiting the signature of Governor Higgins. but that official had left the capitol without having signed them. Ii is expected that the papers viii he received Wednesday, when TIorh will he rrarraigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
iron Couch Beds.

It you have company coming and the bedrooms arc all being used, what are you going tn do: Of course you want to be huspitabic and take care of your friends when they come tD town. An Iron "ouch Bed gill enable vuu tn have a spare bed on hand al auv time, which when not in use makes q first rate Couch The Hamp son -Srilcv Co ara selling iots Of these useful pieces If furniture. showing ten different style~ to select from. Prices sr,, Ihr lowest iu pvrrv instance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
LAPS GETTING READY.

Russian Headquarters. Huan Mouu- tain. Sunday. Feb 5.-(Delayed in transmission.t Lieutenant General Gripenberg. former commander of the second Manchurian army. left here to- day for St Petersburg.
 The Japanese are feverishly fortify, ing their east flank and center. evident ly experimenting T Russian offensive move. the Russian movement OH the Hun river having demonstrated the possibility of operations despite the winter. Tho Japanese are attempting yalnly to roll up the Russian right wing northwest of SandepaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
NEARLY ALI. CLOSED.

EatouTi. Caucasia. Feb .;-With the exception of one factory which is par iiaily working slI the factories and oil wells and many warehouses and shops are closed. The prices of fo~istuffS have risen. Patrols manage to main tain rTti7r among the crowds q inc streets. but traffic is suspended. The >artresIi railroad station and several miles of ihe railroad hav.. been wil- fuiIy damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-06
WILL FINISH THIS WEEK

Portland. Orc. Feh 6.--The federal grand jury which is Investigating the charges of fraud in connection with government lands will conclude its la bors this week. IL is stated that a number of cases will hc investigated which are of equal importance from T national standpoint to any of those in which indictments have heen returned at the present term.