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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Fir. and Hrs. Edward H. Smith Were Euried Io.Day.

Ridgefeld, Feb 27.--For the first time in the history of Ridgefeld dou. blc funeral took place to-day, when the bodies of the aged Mir and Mrs Ed. ward H. Smith were laid at rest in the family vault.
 Mr Smith died Friday last at 1 a. m. and his wife survived him only seven hours. Both husband and wife were natives of this state, he being born in Westport in 1927 and his wife in WiltoE in 1S29
 Mr Smith had been a member of the l. 0. 0. F. and of the F. and NJ. for the past fifty years. Twice he repre- Sented his town in the general assen,. 5iy and was once candidate for sen. 'tor from the old twelfth district. He was president of the Library asso- chtion for a number Of years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
TWO ARE DEAD.
Result of a Quarrel Between a Eo.ander and Ne.
 gro Workmen.

Yazoo City, Miss, Feb 27-A quar- rel between Edward Stevens, d prom inent planter, and four negroes, has led to the killing of Stevens and his brother, w. H. Stevens, and the wounding of negro named Wilder, one of the slayers of the Stevens brothers. The negroes escaped. A sheritf's posse is now searching for thes negroes.
 Edward Stevens, it is said, had gone to the cabin of Wilder, near the form CTS home and had become engaged in a quarrel with him. Wilders wife and two other negroes. W. H. Stevens, running up to the cabin, tried to quiet the disturbance. Later the quarrel was renewed and he hastened back to the scene, when he saw Wilder's wife rush upon his brother W. H. Stevens raised gun and fired at wo- man. Wilder and his companion fired on the Stevens brothers, killing both.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
WILL BEAT
 THE RECORD
The Highest Wages
 Ever Paid.
That's What New York Ericklayers Will Get if They Vote to Accept the Agreement.

New York, Feb Elf they vote to accept, more than 5000 bricklayers in this city, in accordance with their agreement with the Mason Builders association, will have their wages raised from 65 to 70 cents an hour on Wednesday, the highest wages ever paid to bricklayers in this country.
 Under this rate of wages 1t will be possible for bricklayer to make $61.2O a week, for, during the busy season, the men work twelve hours a day. For every hour overtime they get double pay, so for the extra four hours receive as much as for the previous eight. The men say this really is not so much, because they are only en- p.oyed six months in the year. En- ployers say the average is about nine months.
 The present agreement was made last May when there was a strong agi- tation foI the elimination of the clause providing that the installation of fire proofing brick should be done only by n.ason builders and could not be sub- let. At the convention of the lnterna. tional union in Trenton year ago it was ordered that this clause be elim- iEated and that any contractor who paid union wages and conformed to union conditions could install fire. probing brick. The New York brick layers already had an agreement with the Mason Builders association con- taining the usual tire-prooof clause, and ignored the order of the Trenton con. vcrtiOn.
 At the recent convention of the brick layers international union in San Fran cisco the Trenton order was reatfirmed, but ill the meantime the bricklayers unions in New York had made their agreement which does not expire until December 31 of this year. This agree n.ent provided that the present wages of 65 cents an hour should continue until March 1, when there would be an increase to 70 cents. The unions for the last two weeks have been vot. ing on the question of living up to their agreement with the builders on accepting the ruling of the interna tionai body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
TRUCK TIPPED.
Two Bremen Injured Go. ing to 8 Fire m New
 haven,

New Haven, Feb 27-Two firemen were injured to-day by the overturn- ing of the chemical truck while on ing house at 11S College street near the Yale divinity school. In turning the corner of York and Wall streets two blocks from the fire, the truck tip- ped over and all the firemen were thrown out. The two most seriously injured were removed in the police ambulance. The others though bruised required no medical attention.
 The fire damaged the house which was run by Mrs Walter G. Tillou to the extent of $2,0OO It started in the attic room of student at the read end and spread between the walls to the front of the house before it was dis covered, but the firemen succeeded ill cOntining it to the attic and roof.
 Several hundred Yale students who gathered in narrow passageway be- tween the burning building and the next house indulged in some raillery at the expense of the firemen. The latter finding their work hampered by the crowd, turned hose stream in that direction. In the rush to escape the water, several persons fell and tripped others, but no one was injured though nearly all received thorough drenching.
 John W. Camp, captain of Engine company 3, and Michael Rourke, were most severely injured by the upsetting of the chemical Captain Camp, who is heavy man struck on his head on the icy pavement. He received bad cuts and bruises and it was feared that he was internally injured also. He was taken to his home. Michael Rourke. a hoseman of the company, suffered a sprained ankle and cuts and bruises. He was removed to the New Haven hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
CITY NEWS

A daughter was born this morning to MT and Mrs John A. Savers of 8 Ayers street.
 The genuine Haywood gocarts are for sale at Hampson-Sellew's. They're the best out.
 The cribbage tournament of St Jos. eph's T. A. society will be resumed this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Woodruff Grocery Co are this week demonstrating Kneipp's malt coffee.
 The board of relief finished hearina appeals Saturday. Little over half those who appeared before the board of equalization called upon the board f relief.
 Robert J. Woodruff and Mrs Wood. ruff. both of Orange, are the guests of Congressman George l.. Lilley at Washington, D. C., this week. Judge l.. M. Hubbard Of the court of com. mon pleas for New Haven county is also a guest of Congressman Lilleys. Charles c. Callender died Saturday ;;i the home of his daughter, Mrs Will liam H. Porter. in New Britain. He was 6S years of age and suffered from paralysis. He served in the civil war and at its close held for time place at the state prison. He resigned and became baggage master at the New Britain station of the New York and New England Railroad Go. He then i became patrolman. He was a mem ber of Stanley post. G. A. H., and Mat tabessett tribe, I. o. R. M. He leaves besides his daughter son. William P. Callender. and two brothers, Dwight Callender of Waterbury and Fred Cal lender of California. Children's heavy ribbed hose at 12l2c a pair at K. Dougherty's. La dies fast black hose at 1Oc. The Great 4. X P. Tea Co will give 60 stamps free all week with a can of their baking powder.
 Devoe's lead and zinc are for sale by Ziglatzki- Marks.
 At the meeting of the Daughters Of Isa b lila v,sterdav it was unanimously voted to name the new organization Rev M. J. McGivney council This
 
 to the memory of the founder of the K. of C.. who was native of this city. Rev Father Sullivan of St Thomas parish was chosen chaplain: Miss Katherine Carroll Bergen. monitor: Miss Margaret Courtney. prophecies; Miss winifrei GuiIfoiIa. outside guard: Miss Nellie Shiel. inside guard. A board of trustees was also elected. The society starts off with bright prospects.
 It is late in the season now to call attention to snOwhallinC. but it may do some Voad tO remind the crowd of youngsters that cOnc-egate at South Elm and Union streets that if they conduct another exhibition such as they taId Saturday they will he lucky if the frIsilIade co-leS to srl end before the dfsturf'ers get into t-nuhle. Young and old were relfed with snow and mud and one old crutIeEnan took fIse sbT-se tc heart so much that he tried tsut to finsi s-l officer Peonla hove all ther can dO fheSe times to keen on their feet on tho sri-na-v wsIks and none oe the crowd inst rong-pesses fhe-e "a tno vo-r~ not tn t-,o-v -hst i. w-nu- to s--hsac+ snvtozv. nSr4.cis'sv sn cr,f re-sru tn <rr@t. E-tFi~-f.ie< ss r>on,n s--~o--t fhe-p S@trr-z.v sfsar- nccn- A,,a this has been going ou for a 1onR fine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Good Manners in War.

Battle as a school for manners haU not stood high. The Japanese have taught as many things. and among them the possibility of combining agreeable demeanor with war. We look upon Grants treatment of Lee as an exception, and so it was. but the Japanese leaders have not once failed in courtesy since the war began; in courtesy, or In that modesty which is equally necessary to politeness. The Japanese may be the best soldiers in the world. They are certainly the most gracefully polite of races.-Collier's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
LOSS OF Ss5. 900.
DsiIlin6 With Fesr Stores asd '. r.
 ca. Ren- DOrses. .

Whitman. Mass, Feb 21.-The loss by the fire which destroyed the Jen- kins block. the largest building in this town. early to-day. is estimated at about SS5.OO. The fire. which for a time threatened the entire business section of the town. was finally placed under control at about 3 o'clock and was confined to the Jenkins block. Aid was asked from Quincy. Brockfon, Rockland and Boston. and Brockton and Rockland steamers arrived in time to assist in subduing the blaze.
 The Jenkins block. a brick building. three and a half stories high was val red at <J00O. It contained four stores. several o6ices. the Y- M- C. A. rooms. the local telephone exchange. and the balls of several fraternsl or- ranizatiops- There is pestial insuf- snce on the building and most of the occupants were well insured The de- struction Of the teIephoDe olnce caused great fncoasenience today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
SIX ARRESTS MADE.
In Connection With Death of Woman
 in Patterson.

New York, Feb 27.-Six men have been arrested by the police of Pater- son, x. J., in connection with the death of q young woman whose body, almost nude, was found Saturday at the foot Of a railroad embankment on the out skirts of that city.
 The victim has been identied as Lil- liar Horton, or Belle Patterson, as she was sometimes known. She resided up to a short time ago at a small hotel in Eighth avenue, this city.
 The officials say her death was caused by exposure and Ill treatment.
 The suspects are members of band os tramps who frequent huts and caves of mountain just outside of Paterson. The woman was supposed to nave been lured to one of the caves and lost her life on attempting to leave there. Portions of her clothing were found in the stove used by the tramps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
FORMER GOVERNOR
 DIED TO-DAY

Groton, Mass, Feb 27.--After an i'll. ness of few days,> George Sewall Boutwell,, former governor of Massa- chusetts and former United States sec rttary o: the treasury, died at his home here early to-day, aged S7 years. Mr Boutwell, was stricken with pneumonia last Friday night and owing to his ex- trelne age was unable to rally. Mi Boutwell, suffered little at any time and death came peacefully at 7:12 o'clock ths morning. His son. Francis NJ. Boutwell,, who lives in Groton, and his daughter, Georgianna Boutwell,, who has lived with her father for many years, were at the beside when the end came.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 he Benefit cf Our Busy Readers.

Albert J. Leroy, New Haven coun- ty convict, died at the state prison at 9 o'clock yesterday morning of erysip- elas. He was sentenced with his wife Jnly 10, 15Jl, cu nine counts for ten years, for statutory burglary. He was 51 years old. His wife is serving q five years term now. They operated on large scale in the neighbOrhood of New Haven. John McImes died of consumption at the prison Saturday. He was convicted in New London on September IA, 1904. and sentenced for a term of from one and one-half to four years for an attempt at theft from the person. He has wife liv- ing in New York She has been noti- fled of the death.
 At a meeting of the New Enrland assembly of the Brotherhood of St An- drew. held in Boston on Saturday. Ii. F. Ploeg of New Haven was elected secretary. and Nathan T. Holbrook of the same city was elected treasurer.
 President Hadley of Yale was one of the guests at the annual dinner of the Cornell university alumni at New York Saturday night.
 Mrs John Fry of Hartford has d talking canary. Talking parrots and crows are common and other flying things have been known to initiate the human voice. but a talking canary is rare. One or two others have been written about fin the newspapers. but Miss Fry's is the only canary of such talent known in this neiehhorhoot,. This canary's vocabulary consists of the words. ''Sing. sweet, for your mother. boy.- It also laughs and whistles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27

Washington. Feb 27.-The voting oil the impeachment case of Judge swayne began at 1O:10 today on the first article, which charged Swayne with certifying false claim for ex- penses. The vote was guilty B, moi guilty 49.
 The detailed vote on first article fol lows:
 Guilty-Bacon, Bailey, Bard, Bate Berry, Blackburn, Carmack, Clark (Mon), Clay, Cockrell, Culberson, Dan iel, Foster O.a), German. Kittredge Latimer. McCreary, McCumber, Me Emery, McLaurin, Mallory, Martin Money, Morgan, Nelson. Newlands Overman. Patterson. Pettus. Simmons Stone, Taliaferro. Teller-33.
 Not guilty-Alger. Alice, Allison Ankeny. Ball. Beveridge. Burnham. Burrows, Clapp. Clark Wyo). Crane Cullom, Depew, Dick. Dietrich. Dil' linham. Deliver, Dryden. Dubois. Fl. kins. Fairbanks. Foraker. Foster (wash, Frye. Fulton. Gallin~er. Gam. ble. Cisson.' Hale. Hansbrouch. Hey. burn, Honkips. Kean. Kearns. Lodge, Long, McComas. Millard. Penrose. Perkins. Platt Conn. Platt (N.Y1, Proctor. Ouarlas. Scott. Shoot, Spoon. CT. Stewart. Warren-49.
 The vote on the second and third ar ticles heinz similar charoes. resulted fin each case 22 ruiltv. N not guilty.
 Clark of Montana voted not guilty on the second and third ballots and this was the only change from tue first.
 The fourth article related to Swayne's use of the private car of the Jacksonville. Tampa & Key West Rail- road Ca. The vote resulted, guilty 13. not guilty @.
 The senators who voted guilty on fhe fourth article were: Railev. Rerry, Blnckhurn. Carmack. Cockrell. Culher. son Daniel. Mel aurin. Martin. Mon. ev. Nor~an. Newlands. Pettus.
 Tho 6eth charoe was si'nilar to tlio fourth ana the vote was the same as tho vote o-, the fonrth.
 The sivth article charped Jndos Sworna with ron-rpsidepce in the dis trict. The vote was. guilty 31. not guilty h1.
 On the sivth ar+icie tho vote wns the same as ou tho sncond and th'~al art;clas a~cent tho votes of Dubois a.,d Gibson which wore for conric- tion. for thu 6rst time and Clark f,ronl. who. rn.nd for conviction. and tho vote of Kittredee. which was for acrrittal.
 Tho oerep'h arf'cIn was si,niIn- tn thn si~th "nd the vote was. 19 guilty, e no. ~r',tv.
 Tho ei-hth art;nio roIatod fo tho con. temnt cnen nf F. T. Davis. guilty 31. mot ~r'I.v S1
 Nr tho ri-th a-si~in the vote was, guilty 31. not guilty 51.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
HEFT AT THE HEAD.

It was announced to-day that at a meeting held last Saturday in Green wich, the formal transfer of the Heft system of electric railways to the N. Y., N. H. X H. railroad was accom- plished. The holdings were formed into one organization with Heft at the head. The entire trackage consists of fiftr miles with ore Hundred cars II operation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
SPELLING MUKDEN.

New Chwang, Feb 27.-Accordng to person who has just reached here from the front, the Japanese are she'll ing Mukden with 11-inch mortars. Ad- vices from Chinese sources say that q general engagement is in progress. The heaviest fighting Is reported to be or tie Japanese right and General Kuroki is said to be maneuvering far north and threatening to crumple the Russians back on the railroad. A force is reported to be moving from the south and east with the intention of cutting off the Russians communi- cation by railroad with Vladivostok.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
HAND TO HAND FIGHT.

Madyadami. Nanchruia- Feb 2I- After desperate fighting the Russians remained in possession of Che and La passes. against which the Japanese had been fighting themselves madly from noon until darkness. The Rus sians withstood repeated attacks. some units receiving as high as seventy per cent in killed and wounded in hand to hand fighting with the bayonet to which they hsS teea reduced, having fred their 1ast bullet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Electric Fruit Carrier.

Further evidence to the many practic- d methods in which electricity can bs used to save money. time and help is given by the fruit unloading devices op- erated by electricity installed at many southern fruit receiving piers Hitherto this work was done by negro laborers At considerable damage te the fruit Nos . bunch of bananas is placed in an end- les chain of cloth aprons running from the ships hold out on the ooeA and car- ried up by electrically propelled maehin- cry with absolutely 10 damage and q 0nkly 6e1uaooA eust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
TURNED BOTH FLANKS.

St Petersburg. Feb 2I-A dispatch from General Kuropatain. dated Feb ruary 26 says that the enemy is con- tinuing the offensive against his front of the Tsinkhetchen detachment and has turned both its Hanks. The Japan ese have also advanced against Kontie pass. turning out left flank. but all his attacks on Tangu and Beydaling have been repulsed-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Keep New Mexico Out,

There is certainly very strong sentiment against admitting New Mexico as state. It applied for ad. mission 50 years ago, and it isn't much further advanced now than it was then. The part of 1t that isn't inhabited by Spanish speaking popu- lation is inhabited by Mormons. None of its people seems to be in hearty sympathy with the union and it's in- stitutions. Besides. 1t has very small population, big percentage of it be-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
CONNECTICUT POSTMASTER.

Washington. Feb 27.-The president teddy sent to the senate the follow. ing nominations: Consul-general at Panama. Joseph W. !. Lee. Maryland, postmasters. Connecticut. James Ora ham Taftville: Massachusetts, Charles F. Reed. Whitman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
CONFERENCE DAY NAMED.

New York. Feb 21.-A conference between the representatives of the brotherhooiof locomotive engineers and the brotherhood of locomotive firemen. locking to a settlement of the trouble on the \. Y.. \. H. and H. railroad, VIII he held at New Haven next Wed nesGay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Prices Are Low.

Everybody is pleased at the low prices quoted. We don't want al, your money, just little Of . We're satis. fed with small margin and know you will be with the go-cart you buy from 1re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
TEXTILE PLANT BURNED.

Jewett City. Feb 27.-The plant of tte Jewett City Textile Novelty Co was totally destroyed by fire to-day, iucurring a loss of SS0,OO0. The dam age will be offset by an insurance of N.r.OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
The Hampson.sellew O., waterbury's Best Furniture Store, Nos. ll6.I70 Bank Street. SIGNS OF
 SPRING
The Co.Carts Are Sellins at the Hampson.Sellew
 Store.

The genuine Heywood Go-Carts are for sale only in Waterbury at the Hampson-Sellew store, next door to the Reid X Hughes Dry Goods Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Railroad Employes.

Railways in the United States employ an army of 1.5O0 men. The income of the railway companies last year totaled s2.00O. .Oc0 600 and their total assets for this year are valued at four times that sum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
JUDGE SWAYNE DECLARED
 NOT GUILTY BY SENATE,
Acquitted of All the Charges By that Body ToDay-Fnd of One of the Most Interesting Cases that Has Ever Been Before the Lawmakers of the United States.

Washington, Feb 27-The senate sitting as court of impeachment for the trial of Judge Swayne, district judge of the northern district of Flori- da, to-day acquitted him on all of the twelve articles of impeachment, brought by the house of representa- tives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Ebony in California

It is believed that ebony will thrive in certain parts of California. and some trees from northern Mexico will be planted in Butte county as an eI- pertinent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Dailv 1hnrrhf

Only as we love can we work beau tifully. harmoniously. courageously. Courage comes with love: it is love alone that makes tasks easy and fingers fly fast--w. J. Colville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Small Cause for worrr.

The correcs pronunciation of Okla homa should not worry us. since ve are far from being agreed on Iowa Arkansas and wyominGr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
They're the Fest Cut.

Many are the styles that are shown and every one of them are away ahead of any other line on the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27

Forecast fo- Connecticut Fair to- night and Tuesday: somewhat warner Tuesday: brisk to High westerly winds, diujnisAine-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-27
Carloads of Few Good,

Tons of freight are now coming right along. The newest and pest styles m the market are to be found at ou, store. NEW BEDROOM SUITS.
 NEW BRASS BEDS.
 NEW IRON BEDS. ~ NEW BUREAUS,
 NEW DREsSERs.
 NEW CHIFFoNIERs.
 NEW PARLoR SUITS
 NEW PARLoR CHAIRS, NEW PARLoR TABLES.
 NEW MISSION FURNITURE. NEW LIBRARY FURNITURE.
 NEW DINING FURNITURE.
 Tn fact. the greatest aggregation of new furniture to be found under any one roof in Connecticut. We Aim to Please You.
 Our customers of years and year, ago come back to us and bring theip friends Proof of satisfactory service. isn't it? Try our store for your next furniture want. The Hampson.Sel'ew C..
 Mes. u6-l1o Dank Sexvee
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-01-19
The DRAINAGE Enaineer.

The drainage engineer is a product
Of modern times and as such should
be encouraged. He has come not
without reason. for drainage has as
sumed a proportion in it's relation
to farm work that IL has never be-
fore had. There are many that do
not yet consider him a necessity, for
they have not yet found out that
poor piece of leveling In drain may
reduce its efficiency one-half or more.
A sag may cause the stoppage of the
water by allowing sand and other
drifting material to accumulate till
it covers the whole bottom and finally
clogs up the passage altogether. The
skillful drainage engineer prevents
this by having the bed of the
ditch on perfect level and on
soil that will not sink in places. If
he finds quicksands he knows how
to deal with them. When a man has
an expensive job of tile laying to do
there is temptation to save the fee
of the drainage engineer, but this
will almost never pay. In any case the
man who attempts it is taking great
chances with his work, and the results
may not become apparent for years.