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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
DEATH ENDS
 THIS ROW.
Prominent Men in Shooting Match.
A Hand Grasp on Lapel of Goat, Following Strong
 Language Started the Shooting Irons.

Hampstead, Texas, April 25.-J. E. Mills died during the night from the wound received in the shooting affray here yesterday. He was a farmer who had been long prominent in the affairs of the county.
 The trouble began during speech by K. F. Tompkins, private secretary to Congressman Pinckney. All ac- counts agree generally that he was in, terrupted by Capt Brown, who used vigorous language and at the same time grasped the lapel of Tompkins coat. At this instance Congressman Pinckney sprang forward and as he did so the shooting began. No one knows who fired the first shot. Iy is said that the congressman was the first to fall. A number of men seemed to be engaged in the shooting and al together something like one hundred shots were fired. The shooting could be heard in all parts of the town and the streets were soon filled with fran tic women whose husbands and broth CTS had gone to attend the meeting. The presence of the women unuOubted- ly prevented a continuation of the shooting
 Congressman Pinckney had lived here all his life and Capt Brown had practiced law here for twenty years.
 The shooting occurred at a. mass meeting called to petition the governor to send Rangers to enforce the local option law. The death of Mills who was leading prohibitionist makes the number of dead four. as follows:
 Congressman John M. Pinckney Thomas Pinckney. the congressman brother, J. N. Brown and J. F.. Mills. Two men, R. F. Tompkins, the con gressman's private secretary and Rol' ling Brown, son of J. N. Brown were severely wounded. There has beer bitter feeling here for several years over the prohibition question and the recent election when the "antis' failed to gain the victory they had expected, added to this. The whole county has been divided into factions as a result Recently Tucker Pinckney, a brother of Congressman Pinckney, was shot and killed by negroes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
woOdrufT-Morri Wedding.

NEW YORK, April 9. - Under . bower of white and purple lilacs in her mothers apartments at the Dorilton, Eeventy-first street and Broadway, Miss Isabel Morrison was married to former Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff at 3 o'clock. The invita- tions to the wedding were limited to the relatives and most intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom. Among those present were Senator and Mrs. T. C. Platt. Senator and Mrs. Chauncey Depew. Governor and Mrs Higgins. Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Bruce, Mir. and Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred c. Vanderbilt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
CITY NEWS

The department of public works
 will meet tonight
 The players on the basket ball team
 of the High school have been furnished
 with hobby blue sweaters.
 A fine asphalt walk was laid in front
 of the Roger Brothers factory on Sil-
 yer street during the past week. James Doran. formerly of this city but now of Danbury. will depart this week for tour of Europe. In connection with the pension hill for the teachers of this city it is said that not a single one of the men teach ing in the Crosby High would sign it. The funeral of the late F. B. Rice was held this afternoon at the family residence on Church street. Many
 prominent citizens were in attend ance. The service was conducted by the Rev Charles DinsmOre of the First Congregational church. The in terment. which was private. was in the family lot in Riverside cemetery. The honorary bearers were H. II. Peck. H. $. Chase. C. r. Goss, R. k. Stannard. ]. Richard Smith and II. l.. Wade.
 There have been several rumors flying around of late that X. w. Cas-
 tie of Castles Corner fame, was
 about to open big public market in
 this city. A Democrat reporter had
 an interview with Mir Castle and this
 is what he says: "Yes. I, or rather we. flor I have associated with me an
 other practical mann are going to open | a public market. We have secured a
 part of the Lilley block now in
 course of construction on South Main
 street. and when completed will have
 a market complete in every detail and
 second to none in the state"
 Petitioners for bootblack licenses got through the board of aldermen last | night by close shave. Mir Hewitt said he wanted to go on record as he. ing opposed to allowing the sidewalks to be used for such purposes and voted against allowing another to be place'l
 on the walk in Exchange place. He
 believed that these people should he obliged to rent stores if they cannot
 get onto private property. The recon.
 mendations of the department of pub.
 lie works that the petitions he granted
 were passed by very doubtful voTes and it is likely that they will receive
 a harder shake next year if t.Ie pres
 ent board is on deck
 If the business of establishing building lines continues all the
 streets in town will soon have them and then the trouble will he to find
 out how deep these lines are. At the present time it is pret-- -ar' to as
 certain what streets have building lines and where there are none. and
 as a result good deal of confusion
 exists and many honest people who are thinking of making purchases are put to considerable expense in looking up this information The city should
 employ somebody to go over the rec
 oris and compile all this information 1 into one volume and then keep it up
 accOriing as new streets are openel
 and lines established. It would moi
 he much of a job and if once brought up to the present time it wouH he a small matter to carry the work right along. With aII this matter in an in dexei volume any citizen could find out what he wanted to know in a
 few minutes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
JAPANESE WARSHIPS.

Saigon, Cochin China, April 25.-Ad vices just received from Kamranh ba, say that twenty. Japanese warship passed the bay between s and 9 o'clOc. on the evening of April B. Two ship' loaded with rice for Saigon and bounl for Japan have been captured by ship belonging to the Russian squadron The Russian officers are reported l. have declared that Admiral ROjestvep sky is determined to fight Admir- Togo and will endeavor to vanquisl the Japanese squadron or sink witl it. Admiral Rojestvensky has givei every detail of the coming conflict hi
 personal attention. Togo's flagship will be his objective according to ; special plan. More firing was heard
 sea at Kamranh bay on Sunday morn ing. but the reports were extremel
 faint.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

tied down to study of the manner in which the LChinaman takes his pleas ufe.
 On each bed was mattress. hard bolster and quilt; there were two Chinamen to a bed. as a rule. that one opium lamp might do for two. Upon each bed was tray containing lamp and other smoking parapher- nalia. The pipes were long bamboo tubes; about six inches from the end was the bowl. The opium was in sticky form, mucn stronger than that usually sold. The manner of using the drug was as follows: The China man dipped long steel needle into the opium, after which he held it over the flame of the lamp. When it bubbled and boiled he pressed it into the pass age of the bowl. Another bit was in- troduced in a similar manner. this time the incest care being taken to have it unite with the opium al- ready placed. When at last the needle was withdrawn. there was a hollow cone of opium projecting about . quarter of an inch from the cen- ter of the bowl Now the pleasure seeker was ready for bis smoke.
 This last operation lasts but a half minute or so. Placed over the lamp, the flame reaches the opium. the smoker smokes fast and furiously. greedily drawing in the acrid-sweet whiffs. He loses none. the opium va- porizing in the fierce heat of the lamp. Something like 50 draws con- stitute the average smoke" But this is just a beginning, With lips blackened. tongue parched. the smoker prepares other pipes and inhales their fumes. It is said a man sometimes will smoke 50. but this is extreme
 Beside the pipes on the bed will be oranges, lemons and apples of bit ter flavor. While under the influence of the drug. the opium smoker cannot .ake ordinary food. only strongly acid Hated kind But the victims vet
 heir tongues with the acid. then re-
 ume the smoke that is to give them
 rst the dream, sfterward the night AAre-
 JOHN MANNING
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
DIED ON THE STREET.
Samuel ]. DeminS Stricken Suddenly
 this Morning.

Samuel I. Deming. aged 55 years. of 61 Locust street. died suddenly this morning at the corner of Round Hill and Farm streets. He was q blacksmith in the employ of J. E. Sunderland. and had not been feeling well for some time past. This morn- ing he took a walk from his home and had reached the corner of Round Hill and Farm streets when he fell on the sidewalk. Officer Ahern came to his assistance and he was removed to the veranda of nearby house an,l Dr McLinden was hastily summoned. but when the physician reached thers the man was dead. Nr Deming came here about ten years ago from Pleas ant Valley He leaves wife and family. Acting Medical Examiner Goodenough viewed the body and pronounced death due to heart fail urp. The funeral will take place at f3O o'clock Thursday morning. The remains will he taken to Pleasant Valley for burial fin charge of Under taker Stewart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
TRIED IT TWICE.
Tenement House in Boston Set on Fire Early
 To-Day.

Boston. April 25.-Two hours after the breaking out of an incendiary fire in tenement house in the south end early to-day which nearly caused the death of Mrs Abby Fuller. another fire broke out in the same building from incendiary origin. The first blaze was caused by some one un- known who threw a piece of burning paper into an open window from the street. The firemen found Mrs Full Ter unconscious in one of the rooms almost asphyxiated. The second fire was extinguished before any cOnsid- erable damage was done. The city and state police have joined in de- termined search for the incendiary. Several fires in this and other parts of the city have been attended by evil dence that they were set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

ashes, but the poorer classes of the people who generally attend incessant masses now spend most of their time at the doors of the churches gossipine about what may happen next week.
 The solemn religious service at the winter palace, which in ordinary years takes place Saturday at midnight, with which Easter is ushered in and when the metropolitan of St Petersburg pro claims to the emperor in the presence of the imperial family, ministers ant leading functionaries, the rising of Christ from the grave, will not occur this year on account of the danger in. volved. Instead similar service vii. be held at Tsarskoe-Selo.
 Governor General Trepoff insists Oi, his ability to preserve order and pro tect life and property.
 Among the persons arrested las' night were three of the principal revo- lutionary leaders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
NOTABLE GATHERING
 AT SENATOR'S FUNERAL
Representatives from Every Station and Walk in Life
 Present at the Services-Vice President Fairbanks
 was Present-Service was Very Simple and no Eu-
 lCgies Were Given

Washington, April 25.-Attended by one of the most notable gatherings ever assembled for an. occasion in this state, the funeral of United States Senl ator Orville Hitchcock Platt was held this afternoon at 1:30 from the First Congregational church, Dr Samuel o. Seymour of St Michael's church of Ltchfield and the Rev k. E. Carter of this place officiating.
 From the office of the president of the United States down to that presided over by the highly respected Connecti- cut farmer, representatives were here, here to fulfill bounden duty almost, in paying respect by their presence at the burial of one whose name goes hand in hand with goodness, greatness and all which is noble in public and private life ill lis home town, his state and his country.
 The congressional special reached Washington before noon. In the party were Senators Clark of Wyoming, De pew of New York. Foraker of Ohio, Burroughs of Michigan, Congressmen Brandegee. Hill, Lilley of Connecticut, Judge Dwight of New York, Sullivan of Massachusetts and Capron ol Rhode Island.
 The delegation from the state legis lature and Governor Roberts and staff arrived on special from Hartford. None of those appointed was absent. In the governors party were Chief Justice Torrance, Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff and others. The state spe- cial left Hartford on the Highland di- vision and, stopping at New Britain, Bristol, Waterbury and Hawleyville, picked up some persons at each sta tion
 At 1:15, headed by Vice-President
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
FIRST MAN FOR POSITION.

Halifax. N. S., April 25.-The Brit ish government has issued orders to have the second class cruiser LatOna, now in Halifax harbOr. carry Charles $. Hapson. recently annoiutch British consul at St Pierre. Mia. to that port. Arrangements were made recently by the British and French governments whereby Great Britain is to be repre- sented at St Pierre by a consul. and Mir Hapson will be the first man to hold the position there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
TO DIG THE CELLAR.

Contractor McNlanus has been awarded the contract for digging out the cellar of the proposed new White more block at the corner of Grand and Bank streets. and expects to make a commencement on the job during the present week. Mir McManus said to- day that there is lots If out of door work now and that men who are able to handle shovel can get all they can swing into from now until the snow flies at wages ranging from S1-J0 to g A day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
New China Closets.

One Of the reasons why the Hamp- son-Sellew Store sells So many china closets is that they always carry such a large variety for you to select from. Recent shipments include all the latest and popular styles with either wooden panel backs or mirror backs. plate glass shelves or wooden shelyeo grooved in the back for the plates to stand on. China closet prices run from S13.-O to S9. They are wonderfully pretty pieces of furniture and if you have never tried china closet in your dining room you will be more than pleased if you buy one from the pre-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
re.m.ter.- Strike Called oR.

CHICAGO. April 25.-Fer the sec- ond time in six months a big strike in Chicago has been lost to union labor. The teamsters have called off the strike on Montgomery Ward & Co It Is a defeat for labor. and an internal disa- greement is to blame. The United Garment Workers refused to join in the fight on a single firm. and this re fusaI left the teamsters without the basis upon which they entered the con- test
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
PREMATURE EXPLOSION.

West Cornwall, April 25.-Moses C.. Butler. aged 60 years. farmer. has been terribly injured by the prema- ture explosion of blast. Butler was using dynamite to remove a boulder on his farm. The charge exploded un- expectedly. and he was blown several yards. His right leg was crushed. the ankle broken so that the bone pro- truded, and he was internally hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
yud,.., Terrible Desola,iou.

LAHORE. April 25.-The lieutenant governor of the Punjab in the course of a public address on behalf of the earthquake fund stated that he hoped the deaths by the earthquake had not exceeded 15.OO0. but within the affected area. 1OO square miles. with a popula- ton of 2JO.000. nearly every building had collapsed or been rendered unin- habitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
Most Housekeepers Use .
 Clenwood.

You would if you knew about &. The new Cabinet Glenwood is sure to please anyone desiring a first clanu modern range without nickel or ornoe mentaticn- The plain glossy black suS face gives it neat and business-lfkU appearance that everyone admtfun5 large. yet the Cabinet Glenwood 0ceu pies a smaller space than any eenG< stove on the market Go mtO t
 Hannpson-SeIlew Store and luok ou1 the complete line of Glenwou1 DnmT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
I've Nor. Bears slai.f

FLEETWOOD SPRINGS. Colo. April I.-No word has been received from President Roosevelt's new camp. which WIS established on the West Divide on Saturday. A courier is expected bour- ly. It is reported that he Is bringing in the skins of two more bears slain by the party. BIizzaris raged all day east of the divide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
BARN DANCE EO-NIGHT.

The bartenders will give their big baIn dance at Eagles hall tonight. Great sport is looked fer.
 Building Inspector Chatfield made a visit to the Auditorium this afternoon and put a stop to the straw decorating which was being put up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
Family Mine.

In the neighborhood of the town of Malcolm. in Australia. there is . gold mine which has been worked for several years by one single family. consisting of father and mother. two girls and six boys. The net profits of this mine amounted last year to 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

During house cleaning time it i often inconvenient to go to the drIs store fer what you need Any tin you wait GermikiIl. potash lime- sr phur can,Ies. soap- cAmphor- japaI or anything in the drug line. telepa.on- or send a postal card to Lakes drus store and the things will be sent t0 Iou Vrsuptiy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night. Wednesday increasing cloudi- ness. probably followed by rain in west portion: warmer "Wednesday: fresh westerly winds. diminishing and becoming variable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
Great Chamber Suit Values.

The Hampson-Sellew Store has forty patterns of the best and latest styles of chamber suits to offer you ranging from SIS to 5000 for the suit. Thero is not a store in Connecticut that car. ries such fine line of chamber suitp as the Hampson-Sellew Co. The Hampson-Sellew prices are always down at the bottom and you can fur. nish your home at big saving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

BURGLARS AT WORK. West Cornwall. Conn. April 25-- Burglars entered the store of Smii ( Son last night. They stole about S worth of cutlery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
H AY FEELS WE'LL.

Bad Nauheim. Germany. April D. Secretary Hay says he feels very wel He has arranged not to receive visitors during the progress of the cure, a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

ANOTHER DEATH IN BRISTOL.
 Bristol, Conn, April 25.-John, the two-year-old son of Mrs Joseph Gigure, died to-day of cerebrO spinal menengi- ifs after an illness of several hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
Folding Iron Beds.

One of the best and most useful things in bed space economy is tho new folding iron bed. such as tho Hampson-Sellew store has recently taken the agency for. To all appear. ances it is a perfect iron bed, while it can be changed so as to fold right up flat against the wall with very little effort. These beds are not expensive. for they can be bought, including tho spring. at SIS. in different designs copied after the latest styles of iron or brass beds. This new invention is going to tax the manufacturers to tho limit to supply the demand for them. Go into the Hampson-Sellew store some time and ask to have these beds shown to you. It will cost you noth. ing and visitors are always welcome at this store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25
Roll Top Desks.
The Hampson-Sellew Store is
 HeadQuarters.

Waterbury manufacturers used to. have to send to New York for their needs in office furniture. Nowadayv. however, the Hampson-Sellew storo gets the business because you can 70 there and find one of the largest lines in the state to select from. There aro some splendid solid oak roll top desks now in stock that can be bought at S20. S22.5o. $25, S27 and up to $50. Flat top desks in great variety of styles. while the line of office tables comprises everything from a table with a twenty-four inch top up to C table eight feet long, Typewriter desks of the best makes. Office chairs of every description for typewriters' desks. high desks or the comfortablo revolving chairs in which to work is c luxury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

though this rule doubtless will often b relaxed. Mr Adams. the secretary Mr Hay. has gone to Paris for sever days on husiness for the latter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-12-14
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-12-14
Some Postscripts.

The Pennsylvania railroad is
lplanting trees so as to provide cross
J ties for use fifteen or twenty years
from now.
A motor driver was fined Sis
in the town of East Volseley, Eng
land the other day, for passing a
cart on the wrong side.
The Russian minister at Rio
Janeiro and all his family are Bud
dhists. while the japanese minister
and his secretary are Christians.
The capture of no fewer than
1870 whales last year in Newfound-
land waters points to the rapid ex-
termination of the cetaceans.
During the recent yellow fever
epidemic in New Orleans not one
case made its appearance among
the soldiers of Jackson barracks,
only $50 feet from the nearest in.
fected point.
Some minerals, such as diamonds,
give out light when rubbed to-
gether. Sir William Crookes says
that he has prepared an artificial
sulphide of zinc which is more
1uminescent under friction than any
natural mineral.
Some low water alarms for boil
ers are made dependent for opera
ton upon the melting of fusibleI
alloy exposed to the heat of the
steam. When the water falls and
the temperature rises the melting
of the alloy releases a weight-ac-
tuated circuit-closer and rings a
bell.
A large centrifugal pump at
Brighton (England) bath stopped
working, and an examination re-
vealed the presence in a pipe of a
pigeons nest with two eggs. To
reach its nest the bird had to find
its way through a six-inch diane
ter pipe-horizontal for six feet
and bending sharply into ski foot
perpendicular Houston Post.
People can get graduated from
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school of experience.
1t takes enthusiasm to like going
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Wonder how the coal trust gen !
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mace when the devil gets hold of
them?
The girl that inarries for money
has a look on her face that
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Letting her salary.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-12-14
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