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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
TO-DAY'S PARADE
Bremen and Policemen Have Their
 Annual Inspection.

The annual inspection of the police and fire departments was held this afternoon. starting with parade about 2:30 o'clock through the prin- cipal streets of the city. The full American band was at the head Of the procession and the organization made striking appearance with their military coats. Chief of Police Beach headed the police department follow
 cd closely by Captain Ramon. The different squads of policemen were led by Captain Ramon. Sergeants Pagan. Blakely and Cahey. Detectives Dodds and Officers McEvoy. Dodds and Wagner. The full supernumerarv force was out and made a showing almost equal to that of the regulars
 The nre department was marshalled Dy Chief Snagg and Deputy Chief Dodds. The fnew chemical wagon was In line and the other hose cart. looked small in comparison. All of tne apparatus appeared in dazzling spiendor and the "hurry-up" wapon ariVen by Tom" Lunny. was in first class shape. After the parade wnto- test for the benefit of the insuronoa companies was given in front. of tho city hall Mayor Elton and tbe o,ha, clty omcials watched the narado fror. n'ea .ie reviewing stand and were highly pseaseu, About 430 an investieation or tne houses fin the city was hae.n ahu eacn Ire house is expected to ha round In first class shape. " "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
INSURANCE MEN
Opened Annnal Convention in Odd
 Fellows Hall To-day.

The seventh annual convention of the State association of Local Fire
 lnsurncea agents opened In the Odd
 Fellows hall this afternoon at 2.30. about one hundred delegates being present. The convention was called 10 order by President Orange Merwin or Bridgeport, after which he deliver. ca hls annual address. Other addres. ses were delivered during the session Dy the state officers and Iames \ Guy of Middletown, delegate to tb,. nauonai convention, was also baar,J rom. About 2:50 a recess was takan ana the delegates viewed the watsr sest gwen by the fire department in Iront Of the city hall. During tba session officers will be elected and new executive committee formad A4 tne present George E Boyd of ,hts city, Is first vice president Ha was of the committee wb,ch made arrangements for the fecent,o. oI tne delegates to-day. This ayan Ing the delegates will he hano,,stal, eu, at The Elton and among the sneators wlll De Mayor Elton, Conpressn,as Sperry, Senator Peck, Coneress,aan ss,an 1a Ihliey and Rev George Ferris of Naw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
A BAD BULL
Tossed French and kexi- ican Matad0rs and Left
 Them Bleeding.

Chicago, Nov. 17-A dispatch to the Tribune from Fl PaZo, Texas, says: At the bull fight at Ciudad Jua- reg yesterday given for the American mining convention, there was panic when Felix Robert, the French mata- dor, who claims to be the only mata- dor of that nationality, was tossed in the air and carried from the arena bruised and bleeding.
 Later the sme bull, ferOcious beast from the ranch of General Luis Terras, governor of Chihuahua, made a run and plunged its long, sharp horns through Matador Francisco Alpnzio Piquiro, tossing him into the air first. then dragging him about the ring, blood streaming from the wounds in the mans body.
 The spectators sickened at the sight and women tainted and screamed to be carried away. The arena was pack ed with Americans from every section of the United States, few of whom had ever seen bull fight. and for a time the situation was serious. Many men rushed from the slckening sight Tn horror while the women in many instances were carried out uncons- cious.
 Order was finally restored but most or the Americans left. deciding that they had already seen enough of the Mexican and Spanish national sport, although this was only the second bull up for slaughter out of the four marked for the matador's sword.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
STAGING FELL
Two Painters Clung to the Roof But the Third Fell
 to Ground.

A very peculiar accident occurred on
 Abbott avenue this morning with the
 result that John Pierce of Orange
 street is laid up at his home with an
 injured hip and may be seriously in-
 jured internally. Pierce and David and John McKenna were painting the large tenement house near Jacques opera house. The men were working upon a staging which consisted Of ladder and couple of large blanks. Pierce was working near the end of the staging and in some manner un- balanced the boards upon which all three were standing and immediately theref was a spill. The Mckenna brothers felt it coming and escaped by being able to act quickly and taking advantage of the means m lgnt. Frank grabbed the iron hook upon the roof of the building which held up the ropes and David seized and hung on to the cornice on the house until a lad der was pushed up to him. Pierce's fall was partly broken by the ladder md A fence below. He was immedl- ately picked up and taken to his home in Lunny,s ambulance. pr Graves was called and found that couple Of Pierce's ribs were fractured. and at first 1t was feared that the mans back was broken. His spine is hurt. but it Is not known how badly the internal injuries will prove, but the mans con dition this afternoon is serious. He ls aS years of age. The Mckenna broth CTS were at work this afternoon on the lob and did not seem tO have lost any of their nerve by the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
HIS TUITION
Reputed Son of Hing George Was Educated at
 Georgetown.

New York, Nov 17.-That the British legation at Washington paid the tul- ton of James Ord, the reputed son of King George " and his lawful wife. Mrs Fitzherbert; that British officers visited Georgetown university where he was trained and, that the original Ord bore striking resemblance to the English king, is the gist of a statement made yesterday by Rev John W. Fox, s. J., president of St Peters college, Jersey City.
 Father Fox was at Georgetown unl- yersity for many years and was inti- mately acquainted with the Jesuit as- tronomer, Father Curley, who knew James Ord. Father Fox said:
 Father Curley died at the age of 94. I recall distinctly his speaking of the Ord mystery, of the lineage of a young student whom he knew as q boy at the university. He told me that In those days, the latter part of the eighteenth century, young Ord was spoken of as one of royal birth. Father Curley told me particularly that the bills contracted by young Ord were met by the British legation and that in his time British officers frequently visited the institution to inquire for young Ord. The two eldest sons of this Ord attended Georgetown univer- sity when Father Curley was stationed there as a priest.
 "I met James Ord in 1889. I did not broach the subject but when he gave me his name I recalled Father CurIey's story. Although bent with age. there was a kingly bearing about him"
 James l.. Ord. the Western Union Telegraph superintendent in Chicago. is a direct descendant of the original Ord. and believes himself the legitt mate grandson of King George " and the legitimate heir to the estate O. Mrs F1tzherbert. said 10 be 5000. .0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
DIR. HYDE COMING
Expect to Pr.sen, Him |.
 Waterbury People Dec. H

stephen w. Wilby presided at ,ha meeting II held in the rooms off fbe caa. @ ne llc Literary society last night to dis. nus 41ss, ways and means of giving Dr Hyde a suitable reception when be v,s its Waterbury on Decemher 1I ~ ,as ture on the Gaelic Revival Tts orig- m. Philosophy and Results. Tt rs. decided to send invitations to tbe va % riolls Irish societies fin Waterhn,- ana Naugatuck. requesting them to do ah ln tneir power to make the affair success and asking them to he rrp. resented at a meeting to be he,a ,n E of C. hall a week from next Snn,,ay, night. when final arrangegpe,fs ,~ii, be made. The lecture win be given in Poifs. It Is understood that Father slocum will preside. That portion off pr Hyde's address which deals win the revival of Irish manufactures ia said to be the most Interesting mart of his discourse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
TO SAVE
 HIS LIFE
New Move in Capo.
 bianCO Case.
Attorneys Ask to Have Yer. dict SetAside-. Claim Jury Was Influenced by News paper Article.

A motion to set aside the verdict in the Capobianco murder case was filed with the clerk of the superior court this afternoon. 1t is claimed in the motion that the jury's verdict was in fuenced by an article published in the Waterbury American, the day be- fore the verdict was reached. This article referred to letter received by Antonio Solomita, brother of the dead man, to the effect that The would probably be a dead man before Christmas if the jury found verdict that the accused was guilty of murder in the first degree" The Democrat had an article on the same matter, but was more temperate and did not speculate.
 While cleaning up the jury room a copy of the paper was found in the waste basket and when this was brought to the notice of the counsel for the defense they immediately seized upon 1t as basis for operation In the opinion of Attorney McGrath, who assisted the state. the defense would not have a ghost of show or having motion for new trial grant ed, but for this discovery.
 Counsel for the defense Is positive that this paper was read by some or the jury in the jury room, else IL would not have been there, and thar it was impossible for 1t not to have some influence in forming the verdict. The suggestion that the paper might have been placed there by some court attache, after the trial, is secuted.
 Attorney Kellogg is quite upset and very angry over the matter. The fact that the jury have been dismissed adds difficulty in the way of answer ing the question how the paper got in the jury room. It is said the case has already cost the state about S30OO, and that like sum has been collected bv friends of the accused to fight his case to the very last hope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
ESTIMATES FINISHED
Bosrs Win Soon Present Li,t to
 AldsrmsB.

The boari Of finance met yesteriav afternoon and completed their iahorS on the estimates for 1a0G. Ererrthfng reccmmende'i tg' the dinerruf b1ards went with fbe exception of a few changes. including sl.O4O from, thp de. partment of elucation. divided afout equally between Expense ana
 -Maintenance and Repairs.- The sum of se.o0 was taken from 'Bridres.- - and ST!0o0 from the pr0po<e-f wi,Ieu- Ing Of South Main street. l,eiow Civ Corners The estimate on ratsbia prOperty on the grand list pras submit. fed and slowed sn Increase of e nn0 ooo over that of last year. the tntaI footinz ID S0D0.eD0 To raise fhs amount of money agreed upou hr Inc board of fuance would require a tax rate Of 14S mills on the dollar. two mills lesS Gan last vesr's hgureS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
BURGLAR IN BOX.
eecreted Himself in Packing Case
 Waiting to Rob.

New York, Nov 1T.-A thief who rave his name as John Schmidt. en- tered the Security Storage Co.'S ware house fin an express package and was caught to-day as he was about to leave the warehouse. hiding in the same package. along with STOO worth of plunder. Last night he climbed out Of his package and after rffiing the warehouse again repecked himself and his plunder. At o'clock this morn- ing his werk was completed and the case stood in the middle of the fOor waiting to be called for. An empioye saw the box move unaccountably as It sfood alone on the floor and peaking through a knot hole on the top Of the box saw the burglars hat He smashed she package open and captured the thsef Five minutes later an express mzn drove up tO the warehouse and asked for the package. A policeman nee0mpanied him to where be said q man wHs waiting for the deilvery of the bon and at the corner of the Bow erT and Second avenue Robert Arnoid was captured ss the fhl@fs accom- EzluA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
THINGS LOOK VERY
 GLOOMY FOR WHITE
Collapse of Strike Which Was Looked for is Not in Sight To.day-Bank Clerks and Telephone Girls Have Joined in the Movement-W -Workmen Return ScornfaI Reply to Count Wittes Personal Appeal.

St Petersburg, Nov 1.-The outlook for an early collapse of the strike is more gloomy today. The situation is distinctly more menacing The coun- cil of workmen's delegates, or strike committee, are manifestly encouraged by the extension of the strike in St Petersburg, various organizations in- cludfng the bank clerks, telephone girls and some of the professional leagues having voted to join in the movement. Moreover it is certain that the workmen's council have re- ceived mysterious supplies of funds and consequently they present bold CT front. Practically all the pretexts based On economic demands have been abandoned, although the eight hour day figures in the speeches at meet fngs in order to hold the workmen, who have no thought except improve men't in their material condition.
 The workmen's council returned scornful reply to Count Witte's per sonal appeal to his "brother work men" ridlculing the governments profession of solicitude for the work men and renewing their demands for the immediate abolition of martial law in Poland, etc.
 Count Witte's attempt to negotiate directly with the strike leaders has come to naught although he offered stadt mutineers in the event of their being condemned to death. But the leaders refused all compromise. "All or nothing was their response.
 The imperial ukase on the land question issued to-day, although it wipes out about 40.OO0,OOO of the peas ants arrearages of debt which under ordinary circumstances might have been received with joy, is another dis appointment. The promises of addi- tional lands are too vague to calm the agitated, starving peasants who in the valleys of the Don and Volga are again marching, pillaging, burning and murdering.
 No confirmation has been oDtalneu of yesterdays report of false emper- or leading the peasants of Penza.
 The mill and factory owners at meeting just held, while offering to make some concessions In the matter of hours of labor, generally to ten hours, took a final decision that unless the men resumed work Monday they must close down indefinitely. Should the men be locked out in the face of winter 1t would only make the situa- ton more desperate.
 The news from the provinces show that practically no movement has been started there in support of the general strike, but there is deep s'is- piclon that this may simply be the Hull of preparation.
 The social democrats and revolution Ists are keeping their plans dark. Their organizations have ramifica- tions throughout the country and at signal they might again be able to bring the industries of the country to standstill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
CITY NEWS

Au"rneys Hayes and LawIor ware
 m New York yesterday as witnesses
 In a case.
 superintendent Atwood of the hoard
 or charities has been notified rhat. Da'
 vld Delowry of this city has escaneIl
 rom the retreat for insane at Middle. town.
 The examination for extra Iattar carriers and clerks in the local nost. once under civil service laws takes p'aee tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock nthe postoffice building. There are eight candidates. .'
 Llres Investment was the subiect or an address delivered Inst nipht ho' iore the Waterbury group of Epworth leagues at the First NJ. F. church bv the Rev F. W. Hannon of RrookIvn
 \. f., formerly of this city.
 The members of Division 5 A o H. Will meet this evening at 7:30 sharp. The division will attend "rha Octoroon' performance at wateryille and all those who are going should be on hand promptly at that hour.
 The whist partv at the St JoSeph r A. society's bazaar last evening prov ed to he big success. They have ar ranged to have basketball game to- night between two local teams. Dane. Ing will follow immediately after the game. Faulmann's orchestra furnish ing music
 At meeting of the executive eorn. mltte of the Alumni association of the High school. held last evening. arrange ments were perfected for the annual dance and reception tO be given De. cember 2S. Two meetings a week wiV be held from now until the night a, the dance
 During the past week three or four people have been attacked and bitten iy vicious dogs. One Of the injured parties has decided Co sue the owner Of the canine. but the others have ta- ken their medicine like little men. Ihis dog nuisance should be stoppesI. Nobody can excuse the conduct of the CUTS at this season by saying that these are the dog days and their pets are not responsible for their strange antics
 Pretty soon the city will have to ss- certain Its power In its present method of collecting water bills. IL Is the rus- tom now for the superintendent of the water bureau Co cut off the water IT the water taxes are not paid. Samual and Lizzie Karpieman. I4 WeIfon street. were granted an Infuurtion against the city yesterday by Judge COwell preventing the officials of tha water department from cutting of the water supply to the plaintiffs prem ises. A date has not been set for a hearing on the matter. but it ls m fa the city Co do something pretty quiel, or it will be unable t8 collect cent Of water taxes
 The Gaelic Literary soderv he'd g verT interesting meeting fn their rcOms last evening A 1arxe amount of business was transacted. Tfe rou- uIittee appointed some tine go to find a cUmpeteuf fnstructo< fn fhs Gaeiic dances rsportef nat tbsy had | secured the serviceS q q younz Izav teacher. a pupI of Mr Mzboaey. thr champi0n Gaelic 6ance- ef the world who win On next sz1ar5zy start q he- EiuneTz class in efzht four hard rpeis single reel doubleSsnxse flxx. iadfpa and eelf@nm's korrpipex. Rinnee Fada- the Tarfawers o new mnxsr reel The sucsefv aiEo voted fo arrrna the dnuce of tEE Nzmx4fnrE rasa@ na FrtaaT ntght
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
BoNAPARTEs REPLY.

Boston, Nov 1.-The carpenters, district council of Boston has received a letter from Secretary of the Nav Charles J. Bonaparte in reply pro- test made regarding a wharf con tractor working hIs men nine, hours q day at the Charlestown navy yard, In which the secretary states that the navy department can do nothing in the matter and cannot compel a con tratcor to work his men only eight hours. The district council had in- formed the secretary that other de- partments of the government haG taken action insisting upon an eight hour day on work given out. The council decided that the navy depart ment had not made an adequate inyes- tiagtion of the subject and therefore carried the case to Secretary Bona. parte.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
HINT AND CRAWFORD.

Boston, Nov .1T-William E. Hunt adn Louis Crawford who were ar rested In New York in connection with the death of Susan Geary, the chorus girl, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in the superior criminal court today on an indictment charg- Ing them as accessories before and after the fact to an unlawful opera ton which caused the girls death. Each was held for trial in bonds of $25.OO0. Bail was not furnished and the men were committed to jail The government will attempt to prove that Hunt and Crawford disposed of the dismembered parts of the victims body by placing them in suit cases and throwing them into Boston har- bor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
WANT THE DATA.

Washington. Nov 1T.-There have becn sent 10 representative farmers
 throughout the entire country sched- ules asking for information relative to the acreage and production Of corn. wheat oats. flax seed. hay snd pOn- toes. The data tiIss obtained will be used by the department Of agriculture in determining the area harvested and the total production of the~e crOps The crop correspondents have been no tffei flat the departments report for Decemter will be principaIly con cerued with the prices of most of the principal crops
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
NuT1NY IN ARMY.

St Petersburg. Nov 17.-A mutiny fin tbe Manchurian army Is the latest sensational rumor in this city. Ac- cordIng to the report the emperor has received dispatch from General Line witch telling him of a revolt in the army. which was only suppressed ar fer a regular fight in which many sol diers were killed or wounded. Forty two officers are reported to have been shot for participating in the eonspir- acv No confirmation of the rumor Is obtainable from the officials of the war office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
JORDAN IS STILL IN
 DARKNESS ABOUT FATHER
Former Comptroller of the Equitable Company On the Stand To-day-.Says His Mother is in ant Registrar hcCurdy of the Equitable Was Also Witness To-day.

New York, Nov. 17-Frank B. Jor- dan, son of the former comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance society, was the first witness called before the legislative insurance investigation committee to-day. He had testified at previous session that he did not know the whereabouts of his father or mother and that he did not know whether they were living or dead. To- day he said he had not since learned or his fathers whereabouts. He had received letter from his mother who is in Canada. She said nothing about his father. As to his profits from fire insurance written on properties mort gagged to the Equitable he said his father received none of them. He said he had no idea what proportion of his business the Equitable furnished him.
 Samuel s. McCurdy. assistant reg istrar of the Equitable society was next called. He had formerly been secretary to Secretary William Alex ander of the society. As assistant reg istrar he had custody of vouchers for moneys paid out for legal expenses. He produced the vouchers for such expenses for the last ten years. In the vouchers for 1895 was letter to James w. Alexander from Robert H. McCurdy of the Mutual Life Insur- ance company which accompanied bill for the Equitable's share of sal ary and expenses of George s. Batch eller as "plenary legal representative" of the Equitable society. New York Life Insurance company and Mutual Life Insurance company. The salary of Mir Batcheller from this combina- ton was given in a statement as S7I700. It was brought out that MT Batcheller's duties were abroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
WANTS 4 RECOUNT.

Boston. Nor IA representative of Judge HeHry S Dewey. who. on the face Of last niEht's returns. was de- efated by a small margin in the coa- test for the republican nomln8tion fer mayer. to-daT took ont paperx Co GII asking for recount The hnMl re- turns last night gave plurality sf z7S for Tnuls A Frufhineham. the SIC. eesxfmi fAndzaate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
FIRE IN WIRE PLANT

Georgetown. Nov 1.-The damage by yesterdays fire at the wire weaving plant of the Gilbert & Bennett Manu- facturing Co will not exceed S25.OOO according to an estimate made today by Samuel ]. Miller. superintendent of the factory The loss is fully covered by insurance The damage Is copsid. erably less than was at first estimated and Superintendent Miller says there Will be very little delay Tn the opera. ton of the plant dne to the fire. Dn- phcate machinery in parts of the fac. tory unaffected by the fire will he run night and day so that the total outpnr of the plant will not be reluce,I. One wing only of the factory was burned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-17
HER PRESENTS
Appraisers Are Looking Over Miss Roosevelt's
 Gifts To-day.

Washington, Nov. 17-The examina- tion and appraisement of the presents received by Miss Alice Roosevelt dur ing her visit to the orient has been be- gun. The officials at the Georgetown custom house have begun to open up the twenty-seyen boxes in which the presents were shipped. Only about one-third of the boxes have so far been opened and Collector Nyman and