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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
OFFERS REWARD.
For Capture of Person Who is Fostering Man With
 Threatening Letters.

OswegO, N Y., June 5.-Driven al- most to the point of insanity by numer- Ous letters threatening to kidnap or murder his daughter. Rosamond. John Jay TOnkin. wealthy and prominent citizen. has announced the offer of a reward of S50.O0O for the discovery of the person who has for two years been writing letters to him demanding a large sum of money or dire results. The offer of the reward reveals story of months of haunting fear which have made life unbearable for the members of the family.
 Mir and Mrs TOnkin had three daugh- ters. One, Virginia. died three years ago. The shock affected the parents greatly. It is said the body was en- balmed and kept in the house for nearly eight months when the authori- ties interfered and it was buried.
 Soon after this came the first letter demanding money or threatening harm to Rosamond. Since then the missiyes have arrived at frequent intervals. The child has been so strictly guarded that she has grown morose and sickly.
 Mir Tonkin showed the letter to the OswegO police, but no clew to the writ CT could be obtained. Private detec- tives were employed with no better re- suits. With nerves shattered by the strain Mrs Tonkln took Rosamond to New York six months ago. where apartments were engaged but the let ters followed Mrs Tonkin and more de- tectives were hired. They were un. successful as the others had been and finally, broken in health and spirit. Mrs Tonkin returned to Oswego with the child. Armed coachmen and detec- tives always accompany Rosamond when she leaves the house.
 On May 2S, near here. Cora Sweet. child. was dragged into lonely field by n farmland and murdered. The crime stirred the whole city, and the farmland. who confessed. was pro- tcted with difficulty. This murder so alarmed MT and Mrs Tonkin that they offered the reward in the belief that it would stimulate search for the writer. The last letter received demanded Sj0.- GOO. threatening the death of the daughter If 1t was refused. None of the letters has told how or where the money was to be paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
MANY VISITORS COMING.
New Ysfk nstsl hsn Ssy There
 Never Was SacA Rush.

New York. June 5.-Hotel keepers of this city report that never in their experience has there been such an in- Aux of foreign visitors to the metropo- lis. Cursory examination shows that there is hardly hotel lobby where one may not hear several foreign languages TOT register which bears names of less than four or five nationalities.
 While this is the season for the an- nual visits of business men from South America and the West Indies. hotel managers say their coming does not ac- count for the unusual state of affairs. c feature of which is the large number of Frenchmen- The people of France have not been given much fin the past to traveling fin Anglo-Saxon countries. but this tradition seems to be breaking down and the era of cor1iality between France and England appears to have had a reflex effect here. Whatever the cause. the French language Is more frequently heard in New York hotel foyers than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
SHOT TO DEATH.
Three Persons Found Dead In .
 HilIsboro House.

Hillsboro. Ohio. June 5.-Nettie Hart, Madge Dimes and George Bald win, all under IS years, were found shot to death in an upper room in the home of Ed Dimes. father of Madge, near Hillsboro. last night.
 The mans brains were blown out with shotgun which was found ill the room. The theory that the young man murdered the two girls with q pistol and then committed suicide is entertained. A fourth person is sus- pected, but the identity of the alleged murderer and his motives are with held. George Baldwin was a neighbor. He visited the Dimes home last night, ostensibly to protect the girls in the absence of Mir Dimes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Never Washed.

A writer tells of a Kentish farm worker whose horny hand he grasped. Good Kent dirt" said the man. catch ing . critical glance. Haven't had time to wash your hands before tea?" Was the question. Wash my 'ands." exclaimed the man. Then he became explanatory. "I never washes my 'ands. When they gets ard l iles 'em."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
TENSION TIGHTENING.
Ssltan of fserocee Gases Ssas un.
 sasinsss in France.

Paris, June 5.-Strong tension Is developing in the cabinet as the result of the rejection by, the sultan of Mo- rocco of the French reform proposals. The situation is similar to when For eign Minister Delcasse suddenly pre- sented his resignation. He has not given any indication of his purposes but reports circulate in weli-Informed quarters that he may retire if his Mo rocean policy does not secure the united support of the ministers. It is expected that the sultan's action in proposing to refer the question to an international conference will he sub mitted to the council of ministers to- morrow. The question of its accep- tance or rejection Is likely to involve also the cabinet situation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
THE KING
 AND QUEEN
Received Our New
 Ambassador.
Whitelaw Reid and Family Arrived in London and Were Given Quite an Ova- tiOn.

London, June 5.-The Hon White law Reid, the new American ambassa- dor, had an audience of King Edward at Buckingham palace at noon to-day and presented his credentials. Three royal carriages were sent to Dorches- ter house to convey the ambassador and the members of the embassy to the palace. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne drove up to the palace at about the same time as the ambassador whom he introduced to the king.
 The later wore field marshal's uni- form and was surrounded by his suite. His majesty's reception of the ambassa- dor was most cordial. While the am- bassadOr was presenting the king with his credentials Queen Alexandra was receiving Mrs Reid and Miss Reid. Secretary Hay paid formal visit to the American embassy this morning.
 The conversation between the king and the ambassador was quite lengthy his majesty recalling MT Reids pre- vious visits to London and expressing the greatest pleasure at the good re- lations between the United States and Great Britain. The king also spoke few words to each member of the en- bassy.
 After the official reception Mir Reid was ushered upstairs where his wife and daughter were with the queen and the ambassador was presented to her majesty. King Edward also came in and Mrs and Miss Reid were pre- sented to him. The king and the am bassador thereupon re-engaged in further conversation. The visit alto gether lasted forty minutes, after which the ambassador and his party returned to Dorchester house in the state carriages with coachmen and footmen garbed in long scarlet cloaks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
WILL BE DECLINED.

Fez. Morocco. Friday. June 2.-No doubt is entertained in diplomatic circles that the proposal in behalf of Morocco to submit the French pro posals to A conference of the powers signafory of the Madrid convention. will be catexorically declined by the British. French. Spanish and Russian gevernmenfs- Uncertainty prevails regarding the attitude of the other powers. IL Ia thought in some quar- ters that Germany may utilize the Mcorish proposals as a prpfext to en- ter into direct negotiations with Franee in which case the Moroccan question may be settled in Paris or Berlin.
 The fact that the Nccrish decision was launched on the eve of the arrival bere of Gerard A. Jovther. the Brit Ish minister. fs much comneafei up- on- and is regarded ss being dis ffn~t mark of discourte<y to Crest Britain
 Count ven Tsfssnhsch-AsheH- hesd of she German mfesion. Es evidently in hieh n VT af fhe palsce vbpr1 be has ffequpnf 'st9vievs vifh ths su1taA-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
WILL REORGANIzE 1T

Youngstown, O., June 5-Accordin1 to information given out here the Re- public Iron & Steel company will be completely re-organized at the meeting of the company in October. President A. W. Thompson 1t is understood will not again be elected as chief officer of the company but will be made chairman of the executive committee. succeeding Colonel G. Watson French. The name of the new president, al. though already decided on. has not been given out as yet. With the re- organization of the company a wire mill will be built here and other im- provements made. The general offices of the companv will also be removed here from Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
CITY NEWS

The Socialist club will give their annual picnic at Eagle grove on June II.
 The Waterbury Merchants associa- ton will meet tonight to discuss plans for a Fourth of July celebration.
 The members of F.. F. Durand com pany. No II, Waterbury company. No aO. and waterville company. No :, |. R. K. of F.. attended church at All Saints Episcopal church in 0akville yesterday. The sermon was preached by the Rev ]. A. Stansfield. They went to the end of the Oakville line by trolley and marched from that point to the church.
 Rev J. ]. McGivney. well known In Waterbury. was presented with S200 in epli by his Milford friends last week. Father McGivuey is now pas tor of the Catholic church at West vile. Rev Luke LavlOr. whose par ents reside in this city, was also pre- sentei with a purse hy the children of St Peters parochisl school at Dan bury. over which he had charge before being appointed assistant at St Pat ricks church. Hartford
 Although the attendance was not large. there was lots Of sport at the picnic of the A. O. H. on the Driving park Saturday afternoon The xressed pig was too slippery for several who tried to hold onto f. but finally Thom- ss F1tx<p-sld brought the Vorker to s halt and was swzrdei the trophy The ball game between the WashinZ- ton Hills and Psstimes was won by the former. The sssrp vss [ fo 6 The conmitfee ia charge consisted cf ChristophG Talhsf. F. H. F1nnzn- P. L. Brennan- William D. keenan and James De1aney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
AFFAIRS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, June 5.-The garment work CTS strike, which practically has been regarded as a dead issue, now unex- pectedly threatens to become an ob- stacle to future negotiations looking toward the settlement of the teamsters war.
 In the Chicago federation of labor meeting delegates from the tailors un- ion attacked the strike committee for ''slighting' the four thousand garment workers, out of sympathy for whom the teamsters went on strike. The federation. in the end, was forced to acknowledge that the two strikes were inseparable and that one could not be settled without the other.
 For half an hour the delegates wrangled over accepting the report of the strike committee. Charges were made that thousands of dollars con tributed weekly by labor unions are be- ing spent for the teamsters benefit, while the garment workers, according to statements, are starving"
 Teamsters who were present vigor- ousiy denied the assertions and sue ceeded finally in having the strike re- port adopted.
 Developments of significance in the teamsters strike hinge on the outcome of arbitration negotiations between the team owners and the teamsters withip the next few days. Both sides are in an aggressive mood. and failure tc reach an agreement it is predicted will force a walkout of 10000 more team sters and bring idleness to thousands of workmen in other crafts.
 If the members of the Chicago Team Owners association force the issue with their drivers similar action on the part of the other teaming organiza- tons, it is said. is practically certain.
 If the teamsters agree to arbitrate the question of the right of the team owners to make deliveries to strike bound houses the decision, 1t Is con ceded. will be in favor of the team owners, whose contract with the driv- CTS provides that at all times they shall further the interests of their em- pIoyers. With the team owners mak- ing deliveries to all the concerns in voIved in the struggle. the strike. it Is asserted. would lose it's force at once.
 The truck drivers union. with which the team owners have a contract. will meet tomorrow night and vote on the arbitration question.
 The Commission Team Owners asso- ciation which has taken action similar to that of the Team Owners association has confined the arbitration question to right of its members to take pro duce from the express cars and deliver it tn the various markets. The com mission wagon drivers union will vote on the arbitration question tomorrow night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
BOILERMAKERS MEET.

Chicago, June 5.-Master Boiler Max CTS from all parts of the world met here to-day at the opening of the fourth annual convention of the Master steam Boiler Makers society. The conyen' ton will continue Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday.
 The principal question to be discuss cd will be adoption of uniform rules as to the safe working pressure of steam boilers.
 Another subject which will demand the attention of the delegates Is that of securing the passage of a law mak- ing it compulsory for all boiler mak- CTS to secure licenses, thus to protect the purchasers from many "mysteri- ous, boiler explosions that might oth- erwise be traced to carelessness In the manufacture of the boiler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
rormic Acid for Strength.

Two Paris physicians claim to have discovered that formic acid can in- crease the strength of people in an extraordinary manner. One of the doc tors experimented upon himself. In two days, it is said, he doubled his strength, and in five days trebled 1t. Formic acid Is colorless liquid found in the bodies of ants, in the hairs and other parts of certain caterpillars and ir nettles. It has a pungent smell. is highly corrosive and may be prepared artifcially in many different ways. Kettles, bees and ants owe their sting ing powers to the presence of the acid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
GRAIN IS OUT.
New York Tenement House Inspector Refused an Ad.
 ditional Appropriation.

New York, June 5.-Tenement House Commissioner T. c. T. Grain resigned his office to-day, giving ill-health as his reason for doing so. After fire in Allen street few months ago in which a large number of persons were burned to death and the fire escapes of their tenements were found to have been so obstructed with refuse that their escape was impossible, the con duct of Mir Crain's department was sharply criticized. Subsequently MT Grain asked the board of estimate for $200,O0O additional appropriation to employ additional inspectors to keep all fire escapes clear but the request was refused. It was then reported that MT Grain would resign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Prize of fA.O0O.

Among the prizes offered by the Paris Academy of Science to inventors is one of f4.000, founded by Pierre Guzmsnn. which is to go to the person who finds . way of communicating with the inhab- itants of another planet. Another prize the Breant-avaits anyone who dis covers an infallible remedy against Asiatic cholera
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Chestnut Elephants.

Elephants in Uganda have peculiar aspect that have not noticed else where" writes a traveer. They cover their bodies. as protection against flies, with the bright red volcanic dust contained in the soil. This gives them . remarkable appearance, as. instead of being . slaty gray, as in the Nile val ley, their color. when thus covered with dust resembles that of a chestnut horse.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
ro MARCH OVERLAND.

Tacoma. Wash. June 5.-Purser r. c. Warrington of the steamer Lyra, just arrived here, says that while at Moti. May 10. eighteen transports were seen sailing for Korea. IL was understood that the men were to march overland and join the Japanese in northern Nanchrria. The current rurnor. which was well authenticated was that the Japanese would soon begin a forward movement. having in contemplation the capture of yiadiyostok-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Poli.h woman shot D..d.

PHILADELPHIA, June 8. = The body of an unknown Polish woman with two bullet wounds in her breast was found reclining against the en- bankment of the Pennsylvania railroad near Frankford creek, in the north. eastern part of the city. The police say there is every indication that the woman was murdered. It is believed she met death between midnight and morning. She was about thirty five years of age. The police hope to soon clear up the mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
MAYOR DUNNE MAKES
 A REPLY TO HIS CRITICS.
Says He Has Exered His Authority on Every Occasion Claims He Has No Right to Call in the Militia Until His Efforts in Conjunction With the Police Proves 0fNo Avail

Chicago, June 5.-Mayor Dunne has replied to criticisms of himself con- tained in report of the grand jury. In formal statement he asserts that the report is grossly unfair and un- just.
 Denial is made to the charge that the mayor failed to exert full author ity. He says:
 If the grand jury means that have failed to call in the militia. I answer that until fail to get wagons through the streets and maintain law and order with the police, I have no right, legally or morally, to call for the as- sistance of the militia. I do not in tend until it be necessary to deal Chi cago and its business interests hurt full blow.
 ''The animus behind the whole af- fair is apparent Over three weeks ago certain interests in this city de- manded that call in the militia. A situation under the law warranting such call did not and has not since existed. l refuse to do so and I will refuse until it appears that such step is necessary"
 Immediately after his refusal to call for the militia, the mayor asserts, he was attacked fin the most yirulent manner.' He adds: During the whole of this strike I have decided and acted upon all questions arising during the controversy as though I were still sitting on the bench, giving to each side what was its legal right, no more and no less, and my action in this regard I submit to the candid and impartial consideration of my fellow citizens having at heart the interests of the whole people without being swerved from my course by the clamor from either side.'
 Chicago, June 5.-Non-union men are still being harassed by sluggers. Albert Johnson, believed to be non. union teamster, was severely beaten to-day at Fourteenth street and Ash land avenue. When found by the po- lice he was insensible and was bleed ing from wound on the head. He was taken to a hospital where it was found that besides the scalp wound several of his ribs were broken. He will probably die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
wARMRAp HAS FALLEN.

London. June "A despatch to a news agency from Cape Town says native reports have been received in official quarters to the enect that warubad. the German headquarters fin southwest Africa. has fallen, and that the garrison has perished- No news is obtainable except from native aorrrrcz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Arn r.ttooee rith pates.

The arm of . veil-knovn London gentleman might yell be described as c genealogical tree. for 1t Is rapidly being covered with dates. In addition to his own and his wffe's birth dates and the record of their marriage. he has the name and date of the birth of sach of his children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
NO FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS.

Hillsboro, O., June 5.-Developments today in the killing of Madge Dimes. age IA. and Nellie Hart, age 16. lead the authorities to believe that the girls were killed by David Baldwin, farm hand of about 19 years. It is be- lieved that Baldwin killed the girls and then blew his head off with a shotgun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
Scholarly yapanese Statesman.

Baron Kantero Kaneko. the dis tinguished Japanese vho has been lecturing in some eastern cities. Is q finished scholar. educated in this coun- try and having perfect command of English He vas one of the three statesmen who drew up the present constitution of Japan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
MADE RECORD RUN.

New York, June 5.-The steamer Calderon which arrived to-day from Rio de Janeiro made the run, includ- ing 13 hours stop at Barbados. in IA days. B hours. Captain Russell of the Calderon said this was the record between the two ports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
OFFICERS ON THE CARS.

Saginaw. Mich. June 5.-Mannei by non-union crews the street railway company today sent out a number of cars with an officer on both front and rear platforms There was no re- sumption in the early part of the day of yeStcrdsy's attacks on the non-union men. No talk of arbitration Is heard and both company and men declare that the fight will be to a finish Presi- dent Nabon. of the Analgamatei As soriafIou of Street Railway Employes. will be here tonight to take personal charge of the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
NGRAw AFTER PULLAM.

Boston. Mass. June 5.-A tempor- ary injunction against Harry C. Pup
 Ham. president of the National League sf Baseball clubs was issued by jus tice Sheldon of the Superior court to- day in favor of John ]. McGrsw o< the New York Nationals. The court Gtiered to restrain the PuiIiam fire and suspension recently imp-s~ri on NcGraw pending a bearing to i'e hrld
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
TAFT REFUSED IT

Washington. June D. Secretary Taft to-day declined the application of the state of Missouri to take pos session of the merchants bridge across the Mississippi river at St. Louis on the ground that there has been no violation of conditions of the charter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
K. OF c. MEN ARRIVING.

Los Angeles. Cal, June 5.-The city is rapidly filling with delegates and visitors to the first national meeting of the Order of Knights of Columbus, which assemblies here this week. Six teen hundred visiting knights and their friends already have arrived. The first business meeting of the order will be held Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
BY WIRELESS.

New York. June 5.-The Ryndam, from Rotterdam and Boulogne Is re- ported as having been in communlca- tion by wireless telegraph with Sias- eonset. Mass. at s a. m.. when seventy miles east of Nantucket lightship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
DIED IN SANITARIUM.

Stamford, June 5.-Daniel Ottman, of Albany, who became violently in sane in New York hotel while on his wedding tour died to-day at the sanitarium of Doctor Barnes in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
NULL SPEND A MILLION

WILL SPEND A MILLION.
 New Haven, June 5.-It has been defnately decided by the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company to expend million dollars upon locomotive repair shops at Nor wich, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
BOSTON MAx REsIGxs

Boston. NnsrL- June 5-P. Je6erScu Oupiidee. cf Bc>fon- to-day announcei Shaf he hsd repienei his petition a director of the Equitnble Life Anpur- ance Society cf New YoFk- and also os q memb<r of the cuauiflee ef ser- 0 appod1on1 at . meet11g he11 il
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
cAPTURED BY RUSSIANS.

Harbin, Manchuria, June 5.-The crews of five Japanese sealing sclloo- ners numbering sixty men and includ- ing six Americans. have arrived here. They were captured by Russian tor pedo boats while poaching near Odima Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
THE FINLAND spOKEN.

New York, June 5.-The Finland, from Antwerp and Dover for New York, was in communication by wireless with the station at Siasconset, Mass, at 9 a. m., when the vessel was 105 miles east of Nantucket lightship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-05
HANGED BY MASKED MEN.

Louisville, Mississippi. June 5.-Es- sic Bostic, negro. has been hanged in the woods near town by band of forty masked and armed men. He was charged with having attempted to en- ter the room of Mrs Sarah Gordon, a widow.