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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
PRACTICE OF EXCHANGE.

Washington. D. C.. Oct 11.-Inciden- tal to the convention of the American Bankers association was the meeting yesterday Of representatives of clear ing houses of the larger cities of the country. who discussed the plan of doing away with the practice of ex- change on country banks without charge. The only action taken was the appointment of committee con- sistlng Of W. IT. Fenton and August Blum of Chicazo and Fred F. Earns worth Of Detroit. to present the mat fer 10 the convention with a view to having the national assOcist ton desie nate a permanent committee to assist the movement Mr FeltOn was elect ed president and Mfr Farnsw0rth sec reiary respectively Of the clearing house representatives for the ensuing rear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
EMpERoR's DECISION.

St Petersburg, Oct. 11-Emperor Nicholas has decided to turn over to the national assembly the final settle ment of the question of the abolition of the restrictions on Jews being ad- mltted to the universities with other general legislation relative to the status of the Jews.
 In reply to petition from the fac ultIes of the St Petersburg and Mos COW universities advocating the un- restricted admission of Jewish stud ents submitted to him by General tilasoff. the minister of education, the emperor has notified the faculties of the above decision and at the same time pending the e3action of the nation al assembly, he has authorized the ad- mission of Jews who are applying this wear in excess of the legal percentage.
 The ministry of education Is elab- oratlng bill providing for the remov- al of the restrictions on the admission of Jews to the universities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
THE boMB oL TRACE.

Victoria, B. C., Oct. 11-According to advices received by tie steamer Empress of Japan, the bomb outrage at the Pekin railway station winch in- volved the death Of the bomb throWer and others. is alleged to have been instigated by Dr Sun Yatsen, ring leader of the revolutionary party in China. The Japanese Advertiser of Yokohama. says that Sun Yatsen. who is in Japan. has sent over thirty as sassins to Tien Tsin since August. Following the outrage the Chinese government telegraphed to the Chi nese minister at Tokio asking that he secure the aid of the Japanese gov ernment to apprehend Sun Yatsen, who escaped from prison in China and from the Chinese legation in London when arrested there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
THE KING.s DEpARruRE.

Madrid. Oct 1.-The palace authori- ties have been ordered t0 prepare for the departure of King Alfonso to Ger many November 3. The king will re- main in Berlin from Nov c to NOvem- Der IF. attending elaborate festivities. a military review and hunt The pre- mIer, General Montero Rios. will prob ably accompany the king. whose de parture for Germany immediately fol. lowing President Loubet's visit to Madrid attracts comment. since the premler's accompanying his majesty in. dicates that questions Of state will be considered in Germany. However. the kings visit to Germany was arranged long ago and is generally believed tu be connected with the matrimnoial projects of the Spanish royal family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
THREE WIVES
Young New York Man Brought Into Court
 this Morning.

New York, Oct 11.-Accused of hay ing had three young wives living sim ultaneously In the same fiat building on Eighteenth street, each of whom be- lieved that she was the only wife, Rob ert Benicker was arrested last night and arralgned in court to-day on com plaint made by two of them. He Is 70 years old and painter.
 The woman who claims to be his first wife, Norma, 19 years old, and Emily, 20 years old, who says she is the second Mrs Benicker, told the po- lice that third wife was now in Low ell, Mass, and that they two, while ig' norant of each others relation to Ben lcker, were pursuaded by him that the Lowell girl was his sister. They said they had both supplied the money which recently sent her back to Low ell.
 The woman who says she Is the first wife, Norma Benicker, told the police that after her husband left her and went to housekeeping with second wife in Eighteenth street, she herself moved to the same house without knowing that Benicker was maintain ing another wife there. Emily, who claims to be this other wife, corrobo- rated this story. and said furthermore that she and Norma had been acquaint- ed with each other before their mar riage.
 When they met again in the Elgh- teenth street house they say they dis covered that Benicker was husband of both of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
FELLOVERBOARD
Captain of Tug Cumberland Lost His Footin g During
 Severe Gale.

Lewis. Del, Oct. 11-Captain Swar- rington of the tug Cumberland. which arrived at the Delaware breakwater last night from Baltimore for Boston. disappeared from the tug at 5 o'clock last night when she was about F miles southeast of Cape Henlopen, and Is supposed to have fallen over board and drowned. A heavy gale was blowing at the time and it Is supposed the captain lost his footing and fell into the sea. He resided in Baltimore and was a native of Sus- sex county, Delaware. The tug Cum berland arrived at the Delaware breakwater towing three barges of the Consolidated Coal company, and was in charge of Mate W. G. Michal- ski
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
BRUTALITY MUST GO.
Circulars to Be Sent Out as Result of
 Talk with Roosevelt.

Circulars to Be Sent Out as Result Of
 Talk with Roosevelt.
 New York, Oct. 11-Cireulars will according to the Herald, be sent in a few days to the collegiate athletic world from the football experts who Inst Monday met President Roosevelt In which it will he suggested that all brutality be eliminated from the American game.
 Contests which are scheduled for this season will be played fin accor. dance with the prevailing rules. At the annual meeting of the football as. sociation. to be held late in the winter at Philadelphia, however. 1t is expect. ed that the changes which have been spoken of with such force by the presi. dent will be thoroughly considered.
 Of the three best known of the ex. perts who attended the white housp conference Professor William Reid of Harvard and Professor Fine of Prince. ton are of the opinion that the game can be so modified that there will be less brutality.
 Walter Camp declared last night that with the present. rules the rough ness of the sport could not be abolish. cd.
 John Owsley. coach of the Yale eleven. said the suggestions made by the president would have no effect in modifying the games this year. but h. timated that there might be changes in the rules next year.
 Mir Camp said that he world make a statement as soon as the president released him from the pledge of tem- p0rary secrecy which had been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
WANT REFERENDUM.
Chicago Council Will Consider One at
 Next Meeting.

Chicago, Oct 11.-A referendum clause differing radically from the pro- vision in the Chicago City Railway Co.'S ordinance will be provided in the Chicago Union Traction ordinance to be submitted to the city council coni- mittee on local transportation to-mor- TOW.
 The Chicago City Co.'S ordinance pro- vides that majority of the voters must register objections to it to make it void. By the conditions of the Union Traction ordinance 1t was said yester- day majority vote in favor of the measure will be required to carry it. Such a provision will meet the require ments of the committee and the alder men generally, it Is expected and the Chicago City Co will modify it's or dinance so as to conform to the new condition, which is said to have been imposed by Judge Grosscup.
 From high authority in the trac- ton companies 1t was learned that a referendum vote was not only desired but insisted on by I. F. Morgan, who is understood to be at the head of the financial interests controlling the Chi cagO City and Chicago Union traction companies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
POORLYMANACED
United States Minister Rock. hill is Being Severely
 Censured.

Victoria. B. C., Oct. 11-Mail ad- vices by the Empress of Japan incluG ed a Manila dispatch to the Japanese Advertiser of Yokohama which states that General Corbin severely censures United States Minister Rockhill at Pekin, charging him with dereliction of social duty in the provisions made for the reception and entertainment of the presidents daughter and party at Pekin. The Advertiser says:
 "Execrable mismanagement of the reception and direct diseOurtesy on the part of the minister are charges freely made. The returning party say the marked scantiness of attention paid them was sufficient to elicit sur prise from the various legation staffs of the other Pekin embassies"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
EASTERN STAR SESSION

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 1.-The grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held it's 32nd annual ses- sion here today with nearly all the subordinate chapters represented by delegates. Mrs Mary J. Silloway. grand patron, of Hartford, presided and made report of the work of her office for the year noting the flourish ing state in which she found the local chapters In the course of her Ssisita- tions. An address was also delivered by grand patron Milton c. Isbell, of Ansonia, and the other grand officers read their reports. The financial stand- ing of the grand chapter is the best in its history.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
HELD UP SHIP
Was Reported that Counter. feit Money Was on
 Board.

Honolulu, Oct 1.-The United States transport sherman, en route to San Francisco, was held at Honolulu two hours yesterday by United States Attorney Breckens and United States Marshal Henricks pending an lnvesn- gation of reports that large amount of counterfeit American money Is aboard. Nine men were arrested, three being held as witnesses.
 According to information received about $6,000 of counterfeit money was passed in Nagasaki. Apparently but little effort was made to pass any here. Only $10 bill was offered at a local bank, and as a result c. H. Murphy .and the other men were ar rested United States Attorney Breck- ems has the worthless bill in his pos session.
 Two of the men arrested are ma- rines. They are charged with having counterfeit money in their possession The Sherman sailed at o'clock last night. She has on board under arrest a man named Chiffon who, 1t is assert. ed, conducted gambling game on the transport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED.

New Haven, Oct 11.-Ten resolutions were submitted at the second days session of the Connecticut Federation of Labor today. Among these is a resolution calling for the payment of S1O0 to fund for the benefit of the striking laundry workers in Troy. The others relate principally to internal af- fairs of the organization. All were referred to committee. During the morning session c. T. Scott of Boston, representing the typographical union, spoke on the eight hour day contro- yersy. Representative Lee. one of the national officers of the hatters' union, spoke of the matters union injunction troubles. This afternoon Rev A. F. Aryine addressed the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
KINGS NEPHEW MARRIED.

Gluecksburg. Prussia, Oct. 1.-The Princess Victoria Adelheid. eldest daughter of Duke Frederick of Schleswig- Holstein Sonderburg- Glu- ecksburg, and niece of Empress Au- gusta Victoria, was married to Prince Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Co- burg and Gotha, a nephew of King Edward, at midday to-day in the little castle here. About fifty members of the royal families of Germany were present, among them the emperor and empress and all the imperial children except the Crown Prince Frederick William. He and Prince 0etal Fred erick are the young dukes intimate friends and no one seems to know pre- cisely why the crown prince was ab- sent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
CIDER FLOWED FREELY
Wheel Fell Off Farmers Wagon and
 Barrel Landed in Street.

A farmer was out selling his sweet cider for 5 cents quart and was ad- Vertising his wares with a believing voice when suddenly one of the wheels of his wagon smashed and the barrel Of apple juice fell off and landed with thud on large rock nearby the road. The head of the barrel was broken and fin few minutes the sweet stuff had all run out and could be seen tr1ckling it's way down along the gut ter. The owner only stood by and gazed at his loss, thinking Of the many shining nickels which had been lost be- cause of the accident, He cursed his luck, cursed the wagon, cursed The stones, and was sorry he visited thar locality where he said nothing was to be seen excepting large rocks which were a nuisance and hindrance to tb earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11

Pittsfield, Mass, Oct 1.-The report Of the committee which has been in- yestigating the subject of child labor ill Massachusetts factories, and the election of officers, were the principal matters of business to occupy the at tention Of the Massachusetts Fedora tion of Labor convention here today. Joseph G. Jackson of Fan River. first Vice-president of the association, sub mitted on behalf of the child labor committee report which, after set ting forth the situation as found in this state. makes several recommends tions in the interest of the fight against employment of children in factories. The report declares that the latter should be considered by the national as well as the local body, and recom- mends that the incoming national ex- ecutiye council of the American Fed eration of Labor should be instructed to communicate with the different state branches of the organizations and with individuals and associations in sympathy with the movement with a view to starting a national legation. AhO piaho anu sIOpt OL bhO "ol n should be left to the executive coun- cil.
 The state laws of Massachusetts, the report says, regulating the employment of children are liberal and something that the citizens of the commonwealth can justly be proud of, but "as much cannot be as truthfully said of their enforcement"
 The report states that the factory inspection system of Massachusetts is Doth inadequate and inefficient" be. cause the force employed by the board is not large enough for thorough work. The committee recommended the in- troduction of bill at the next session of the legislature calling for the re- organization of the factory inspection system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
STOCKHOLDERS ON HAND.

Lawrence, Mass, Oct 11.-Incoming trains brought stockholders in unusual numbers to this city today for the annual meeting of the Boston & Maine railroad, because the question of the issuance of new stock In large amount was to be voted upon. The issue is proposed to secure funds for improvements and for the proposed purchase of the Danvers and the New buryport railroads, now leased to the Boston & Maine for long term. Both gre short lines, the Danyers road run ming from Wakefield Junction and Danvers, distance of nine miles, and the Newburyport road, connecting Haverhill and Newburyport, 27 miles long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
GOOD READING FOR YOU

The November number of The wo- mans Home Companion will b. a book of nearly loo pages. and every page wfH contain something of interest fo it's vast number ofsrezders. Every subscriber to the Democrat can have this magazine delivered at ter homes free af charge every month To get fhe marzzine a1 that is reeessary is to pay your =ubscrfpticn to the Demo erzf fn advance One can Esf the mag zTine for a n.onth cr for a yezF. Par now and he sn tine fer the November issue. Tho fist of names is sent away atout the 15th cf each mguths Ifyour moneT is not Ia by thaf tine your name q c5urse. VII nst te a the Hns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES

Victoria. B. C.. Oct 11.-Mr Hurlbut of the Korean Review, according to adylces by the steamer Empress of Japan, makes grave charges against the Japanese administration in Korea. He says thousands of Korean peasants are threatened with starvation and heart-fending scenes are occurring daily. The peasants are dispossessed of their lands without compensation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
REFUSED THE MONEY.

Caracas. Venezuela. Thursday. Oci 10.-The Venezuela telegraph depart. ment has rendered the money received for the transmission of cable messages by the French company's lines during the last fortnight of September to the chief of the Caracas bureau of the com. pany. but the latter has refused to ac. cept it on the ground that he has no instructions to do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
HOME FROM JAPAN.

Victoria. B. C., Oct 11.-J. R. Hege- man, president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Ca of New York. and wife arrived from Japan last night by the steamer Empress of Japan. Mt Hegeman said he would go direct to New York to give evidence before the legislative committee investigating into the affairs, of the insurance com panies If required. He said the stor- ies circulated that he had gone to Ja- pan to escape giving evidence before the investigation committee were. to- tally untrue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
POLICE HAVE UrE

Pittsburx- Oct l1-There are nn further developments in the mysteri- cus diSaUpearanoe of Edward e Gun fife employed hy the Adams Express company and sfO1.n00 which he tnok with him While the poilce absolutely refuse to xfve uut anv information f e sasd fssat they have a elue as sn whIch dfrrrticn hs took and defeetfres are zusne aftss him fhfs aftefuoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
DINNER TO HARTMAN.

T0kio. Oct II. 5:3O ?. m-Premier Katsura gave a dinner today in hon or of F. H. Hartman. president of inc Union Pacific and Southern Pa cifc railroad companies. ...ss Alice Roosevelt was present at the garden party which Count Tnouye, secretary of the home office. gave yesterday at his residence Ia honor of Mir Hdrri- man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
CONFERENCE REPORTS.

Northampton. Mass. Oct. Ibis trict conference reports constituted the first business taken up at to-day's sessions of the annual conference of the Women's Auxiliaries to the Young Mems Christian associations of Massa- ehusetts and Rhode Island in this city. Several papers were read on subjects of assoeiatlOnal interest. Among the speakers were Mrs J. w. Little of Pawtucket. R. l.; Mrs C. w. Hitchcock, of New Bedford; k. NJ. Armstrong, state secretary; and K. C. Goodwin, of Cambridge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
A Clenwood Range makes a permanent and pleasing
 Wedding Gift.

There are lots of mothers who have used Glenwood in their kitchen that when their sons and daughters get married. makes a present of a Glen wool range to them Parents want to start the young people bousekecp- Ing with as few mistakes as possible and that's where the Glenwood cones in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
DELEGATEs WELCOMED.

Richmond. Vt. Oct 1.-The delegates to the twentieth annual state Christian Endeayor convention which opened here today were welcomed by Rev F. F. Treat of Richmond. H. c. Wood. run. first vice-president of the state association. responded. Reports Of officers then were read, The conven- ton. which Is being held In the Con. Rregational church. will continue until Friday noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
REFoRM RESIGNATION.

St Johnsbury. Vt, Oct li.-Many sec. tiOns of the country were represented at the annual meeting Of the National Reform association which began here today. During the day the delegates spent the time in getting acquainted gnd discussing informally the questions 10 come before the convention. The regular meetings were not scheduled to commence until late in the afternoon. The sessions will last through tO-mor. row night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
GOLD SHIPMENTS

Vancouver. B. C.. Oct 1i.-Accori- Ing to a dispatch from Dawson yes ter,iay the gold shipments of the Yu- kon territory for the season of 1905 inst closed will amount approximate ly to SiO00.OOO It is estimated that half or more of the Fairbanks output has gone tO the coast this summer by way of Dawson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
RAINING TN PHIT.ADTLPHTA.

Philadelphia Oct ll.-lndications are that the game between Philadel- phia and New York may he postponed because of rain II was raining at half-past one and only four thousand people had assembled tO see the game. Should the game be postponed it viii be played In Philadelphia tomorrow. and games will then be played on Fri- day and Saturiay in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
BRITISH STEAMER HITS
 A AFLOATING MINE
Fifteen of the Crew and Passengers Are Missing Two Foreign Engineers Being Among the Number Instigator of the Bomb Outrage Has Been iden- tified-Premier Katsura Gives Dinner to E. H.. Hartman.
Hartman.

Tokio, Oct 11.-A report has been received at Moji that the British steamer Leho struck floating mine, 90 miles east of the Shantung light house, on September 30. Of the crew and passengers 15 are reported miss ing, among them two foreign engl- neers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
LOOKING FOR LOVER.
Twenty-one Year old Girl was Stabbed
 to Death.

Cleveland. O., Oct 11.-Mary King, 21 years old. of 60 Franklin avenue, was stabbed to death last night at her home, and the police are looking for William Towns. her lover According to Jacob Waffens. another boarder at the house. Towns returned home late last night and went into the kitchen. In few minutes he called Miss King to the door and, Waffens states, after few words between them, Towns drew large clasp knife and stabbed the girl in the heart Miss King was taken to couch and died within a few minutes. Waffens says that Towns then dashed out of the house. Towns is said to have been jealous of Miss King and is alleged to have threatened her a number of times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
TOOK PARIS GREEN.

New Canaan. Oct 11-Frederick Seeley. farm hand employed at the Vose residence about two miles from here. died today from the effects of q dose of paris green which he took last night. He attempted to commit suicide four weeks ago by cutting hls throat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
ARTIST STILL LIVING.

Randolph, Mass, Oct 11.-C. ". Sharpe, the Dorchester artist who was accidentally shot at his summer home here yesterday, was still living this forenoon although in a critical condi- ton. No hope was expressed for his recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
rn rHE cnAsr

Tacoma. Wash. Oct l1.-Charles PfeiTer. town site agent for the Chl caeo. Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co. announced suthoTitatlvely yester- day that the MiIwaukee road is to build to the coast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
POST OFFICE RoBREp

St Albans, Vt. Oct. 1.-The rob bery of the postoffice at East Fair field, a few miles from here, was re- ported to the police of this city to- day. The safe was blown open with dynamite and between S400 and $500 In stamps and S250 in cash was stolen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
STEAMER RUNNING AGAIN.

Honolulu, Oct 1.-The steamer America arrived here yesterday en route to San Francisco. resuming the Japanese line service which was dis continued during the war. Local Jap anese celebrated her arrival with fire works and sent a committee out in q tug to meet her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-11
CHAUFFEUR IS DEAD.
Man Who was Injured in Automobile
 Accident the Other Dnr.

Newton, Mass. Oct 11.-Louis E. Zeriax of Albany. \. r.. the chauffeur who was injured in a collision between an automobile and an electric car in this city on Sunday, died at the New ton hospital early today. Zeriax was driving the automobile of Senator George F. Fulford of Brockville. On tario. down a steep hill on Beacon street. at the bottom of which the Newton and Boston street railway line runs on Walnut street Buildings on the corner prevented the chauffeur from seeing m approaching car and the collision followed. Senator Fulford and companion were not seriously hurt