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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
ONLY A FICUREHEAD
Hendricks on Stand Admits Lax Inspection Methods.
EQUITABLE BOOKS WERE MISLEADING
State Superintendent Tells Why He Did Not Discover Extravaganza and Corruption In Rig
 Companies.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2o.-State Super intendent of Insurance Francis Hen dricks, called as a witness before the Investigating committee, confessed that he had been nothing more than a fig urehead in the office he has held since ex-Governor OdeIl appointed him in 1900.
 His testimony made clear why the great insurance companies which have been pilloried during the last two months by the committee and Chief Counsel Hughes have received clean bills from his department.
 He admitted that he had not enforced the laws, had left examinations to sub ordinates who did not report to him and had permitted boards of directors to run things in their own way, his only concern being that death claims were paid. Extrayagance and corrup- tion in management he has not bother ed himself about. His theory has been that the easiest way is the best way of doing things.
 Hendricks has been accustomed to leaving everything to the other fellow. The other fellow in the state depart ment of insurance is and has been since 1883 Chief Examiner Isaac w. yanderpoel. In 1902 and 1903 Hen dricks left the examination of the Mu- tual Life to vanderpoel. and Wander pol didn't find out that Richard A. Me Curdy was getting $150,OoO year and that the rest of the McCurdy tribe was milking the company. Hendricks left the examination of the New York Life to Vanderpoel last year. The examina- tion lasted from January to August, The result was the same-Nylic stayed in its hole. Andy Hamilton's yellow dog" stayed in its kennel and George W. Perkins kept his fathers letter in his pocket
 Inquisitor Hughes began the exami- nation of Hendricks by getting from him the fact that Kate Hendricks is employed in the department as conf dential clerk" at $2,5Oo a year. Hen dricks is a banker in Syracuse. He Is reputed to be wealthy man. He was appointed to office by ex-Governor odell in February. 1900. His salary Is S7,0O0 a year. with an allowance of $1,7OO annually for travelling expenses.
 Summoning Hendricks tothe witness stand came as a great surprise. It was believed that the investigation of the states insurance department would not be taken up until next week at the capital.
 Tn answer to a question from Mir Hughes Mir. Hendricks said: Since have been in office I have never at tempted to manage an insurance com pany. It has seemed to me that the management of a company should be properly placed in the hands of its of fcers.
 Now, Mir. Hughes, what you have developed here is dishonesty. I don't believe that any amount of examina- ton by an insurance department will stop dishonesty.
 Now, we will take the Equitable Unless we had had help from the in side we wouldn't have got anything. We could not find dishonesty on the books"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
WHEELSALLSTOPPED
Czar Declares Martial Law
 at Moscow.
PEOPLE AND POWERS IN TUG OF WAR
Normal Life at Russia's Ancient Cap- ital Ceased as if by Magic-Fifty Thousand Workers Strike In
 Unison For Freedom.


 itaI Ceased as if by Magic-Fifty
 Thousand Workers Strike In
 Unison For Freedom.
 MOSCOW, Dec. 22-Martial law has been proclaimed here, and normal life has ceased as if by magic. The stop ping of the trains was the first sign that the general strike had begun. The employees of the municipality and zemstvo left their offices simultaneous ly. Railway work stopped like clock run down. The principal factories fol- lowed suit Within five minutes 50,- GOO men were idle.
 The printing offices are closed, and no newspapers are published The bank clerks will join the strike.
 Many strike leaders and the mem- bers of the Workmen's council of dele gates have been arrested.
 The striking railway men are arm ed to the teeth and are meeting irl- coming trains with revolver shots.
 In the Baltic provinces the peasants are revolting bodily, seizing towns, villages and chateaux and organizing local administrations under an execu- tive committee.
 Advices from Riga show that state of terror prevails throughout Livonia, the whole countryside being held by half armed bands of farmers and la borers.
 Thirty manorial places near Riga have been burned after the peasants had driven off or killed the proprietors and their families and plundered the mansions and adjoining buildings.
 The hotels and lodging houses at Riga are filled with the refugee nobil- ity of Courland and Livonia.
 Forty-six military electricians who were recently arrested at St. Peters burg were liberated in order that they might assist in keeping in operation the St. Petersburg Electrical works. The men, however, promptly declared their adherence to the strike and re- fused to work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
r.~r,-,..s s.-,.t, c.I.sr.,.-.

NEW YORK. Dec 22 The New England society in Brooklyn gave its annual dinner last night in c0mmemO- ration of the anniversary Of the land ing of the Pilgrim forefatherS on Plym- outh rock Senator !. F. Deliver of Iowa. Rev. M VI. stryksr. president Of Hamilton college. Representative !. Adam Bede of Minnesota and Rev. Nehemish Royut0a were among tbe speakers. Letters of regret were re- ceived iron Fieid MsrsAsl Lord Rob srts cf EnEisnd Lc<d RosebsrT and GsvsFnnr HixKizA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1905

M. de Berault, l have the honor to know your face" he said. But par don me. Have you business with Ills Eminence?"
 T have the common business" I answered bluntly, "by which many Of Us live, sirrah!--to wait on him."
 "But-by appointment, Monsieur?" he persisted.
 No, said, astonished. Tt is the usual hour. For the matter of that, however, have business with him."
 The man looked at me for a mo- ment, in apparent embarrassment. Then he stood reluctantly aside ard signed to the door-keeper to open the door. I passed in, uncovering, with an assured face, ready to meet all eyes. Then in moment, on the threshold, the mystery was explained.
 The room was empty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
MURDER AT MUNcY VALLEY.
Mrs. Sarah whItmire. a Recluse
 Killed by Robbers.

wILLIAMsPoRT. Pa, Dec. 9. = Mrs. Sarah whltmire. widow. aged hfty-three years, was murdered in her home near the village of Muncy Val ley. Sullivan county. Robbery is be- lieved to have been the motive. Mrs. Whitmire lived alone.
 The crime was discovered by Charles Flick of Penn township. who sought shelter at the house from a storm. No one answering his knock on the door. he entered and found Mrs. Whitmire lying in a pool of blood with her head badly battered. The sitting. room of the house showed evidence of a strug- gle Mrs. Whitmire was alive, but un- conscious. and died before medical aid could be summoned That robbery was the motive for the crime was evi- dent from the fact that every closet and drawer In the house was open and ranSacked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
THE OLD FASHIONED KIND.
Government Shipping New York Lux-
 urien For Canal Builders.

urten For 0anai Builders.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Hearty. old fashioned graft in Panama, it is said. is indicated in the shipment from this port to the canal zone by the United States canal commission of a cargo of o'clock tea sets. ladies' night robes. suit cases. imported English quadruple silver plated cutlery. toothpicks. cut glass finger bowls and other evidences of New York luxury. Loaded to the gunwsIes. the good ship Melderskin cast of from the commissions pier and headed Tor Colon.
 Shipments of similar equipment for the greatest engineering feat the world has known are to be rushed to Panama henceforth every five days according 10 Alfred Anderson. pur- chasing agent for the canal commis- sion.
 These shipments have been going on since the commission was organized. e he added. and wIll be dispatched by every steamer hereafter. Steam show els are to be sent later
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Att.mpt en Reyes. LIr..

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-The state department has received information by cable that an attempt was made in BoEota to dispose of President Reyes as an incident to plot for overturn- ing the government In consequence there were many arrests of prominent men. who were to be tried by court martial Among them wss q former minister of the cabinet and Eve lead CTS of the opposition. No details gre given of the reasons for the attempt upon General Reyes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Racing at Ingleside.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22-In the third race at Ingleside Bob Ragon, at ' to 1, found the track to his liking and. ridden vigorously by Williams, defeated the favorite, Gossiper, by al- most length. In the fourth race three outsiders, at 40 to l. took the money. May Holladay beating Expedient and Ray. all noses apart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
cold EnameI .nd BIue P,r.te

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. %. The heavy track at the fair grounds told against the favorites, and only two, Gold Enamel and Blue Pirate, were successful. In each case the favorite was driven hard to win.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Kaiser-wiIey Match a Draw.

WATERFOWL, \. Y., Dec. 22.- Charles Kaiser of Rochester and Max Wiley of Watertown wrestled two hours and ten minutes here last night without a fall, and the match was de- clared a draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Itr. Sleek u.rt.t..

CATTLE = Receipts light: market steady. extra. EEGss0. good. Ns'14 S common. EG3H veal calves. E#eG. kst lower, prime heavy. ED: metiurn EEGs11. Torksrs. heavy. q nEs q. nEh' Torkerr. E- NGb q; pigs. G1sGsE. com. mon 10 good roughs. ATAS.
 SHEEP AND I.AMRS-Receirts light, market lower prime Wethers. EseES g eooa mixed a erf5.ss: common. SG1 .sho4ce lambs- Ea7& 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Students Will Fight Decision.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-A mass meet ing of Columbia students will be held in Earl hall today to protest against the faculty's action in abolishing foot ball and discouraging intercollegiate athletics. Columbia university stu dents last night hissed Dr. Buffers name and dropped the college flag to half mast as a protest against the fac ulty's action. upon athletics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE.
Hugh Watt Convicted of Incitins
 Agents to Murder Wife.

Agents to Murder Wife.
 LONDON, Dec. 22.-The remarkable trial of Hugh Watt, the former mem- Der of parliament, charged with incit- ing hired agents to murder his divorced wife, Julia Watt, and Sir Reginald Beauchamp, ended with a verdict of guilty. Watt was sentenced to five years penal servitude.
 The judge in summing up said it was the most extraordinary case of modern times. Improbable as was the whole story, he thought it was equally improbable that any one could con coct and swear to such charges. The question of the sanity of Watt had not been raised, so the jury had nothing to do but find a verdict of guilty or not guilty. ... .-.. s... .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
silver Sue at Ascot.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22.-Sllver Sue, at IA to 5, easily defeated a bunch of two-year-olds at Ascot Old Dutiful, heavily backed at 16 to 5, got home in front of Golden Light. In this race Hersain carried the barrier through the bunch, and the dangling webbing interfered with the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Lannarks Lad Won Stake.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 22.-Run- ming against twelve of the best field trial dogs in the country, Lannarks Lad, an Alabama dog, captured the free for all stake of the Alabama field trials
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

New Workers Won at Water Polo.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22.-The wa ter polo team of the New York Athletic club last night defeated the University of Pennsylvania team by goals to 1 in the tank at the university's gymna- sium. The match was played under the English rules. Frank Daniels, New York Athletic club, in an exhibition swan a hundred yards in 61 seconds. which Is one and two-fifth seconds bet ter than the worlds tank record for the distance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
(To be continued.)
COLUMBIA. LEADS.
Intercollegiate Chess Tournament at New York.

intercollegiate Chess Tournament at New York.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 22-At the con- clusion last night of the first days play in the fourteenth annual intercollegiate chess tournament in this city the repre- sentatives of Columbia university took the lead over Harvard and Yale, with Princeton bringing up the rear.
 Columbia was pitted against Prince ton and scored three and half points against one-half point for their oppon- ents. Harvard played Yale, and the result was tie-2 to 2.
 E. Schroeder, L. P. Wolff, o. Brown and H. Blumberg played for Columbia and W. Ward, c. Williams, H. C.. Greenland and R. Kinds for Princeton.
 Columbia will now meet Harvard, and Yale will play Princeton. The tournament will be concluded tomor- row.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
FOR STLE.

EoR SALE-Will you pay carriage. about Il $5 on my beautiful upright piano and then $l weekly until paid for? Address Responsible, care Democrat l2-2173
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

EOR SALE V Brand new Typewriter, l never been used. Inquire, German newspaper office, l99 Bank street. Room: l4-l5. l2-2l,3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
.PENNY.A-WORD ADVS
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the City of Waterbury will meet in Room No 4, City Hall, Tuesday, January ?, 1906, at 9 a. m., for hearing appeals from doings of the Assessors.
 NJ. F. PARKINSON,
 I. A. SPENCER,
 JOHN F. GARREN, 12-22-tf Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call firm at to il per cent: prime mercantile paper. 5ikd6 per cent; exchanges, s422, ,072,5 ,56O; balances. $141e4,S7k Cinafp0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

EoR SALE-Wtll you pay carriage abou II $ on my beautiful upright piano anc then $l weekly until paid for? Addres. Reliable, |" Democrat office. l2-2o-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

EOR SALE - Confectionery store with | stock and fixtures, 33o North Main St. Purchaser can have bargain as owner wishes to go to old country. i2.l8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

Purchasers for our Sl 40 and " $l.9o hats. Danbury Hat Store, "A Grand street. o-26-H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
WEQSED.

WANTED - woman for housework and " girl to take care of lady. Inquire l49 South Main street, room 10. l2-2f-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

WANTED-Pupils. class of six to learn
 " nice paying business, branches taught reasonably. $5 up, day or evening class. Call soon. Removed to No. 58 Center street. Madam Frances Murray. Telephone 2o5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

WANTED-The people ts know If they " have not $7 for toa of coal they can get big bag Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. 12-i-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

WANTED = All lovers of bowling ts
 " come to the Arcade Bowling and Pool room, and try the new box game. All the pleasure and skill of ten pins, and at half the cost only Sc person. i64 South Main street. Lilley's block. ior3-h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

WANTED-The public to know that s.
 W Risberg. locksmith. gunsmith, form erly employed by C. W. kes:er for the past 5 years in general repair business. Will continue to carry on the above mentioned business at the old stand No. 3e Phoenix ave. Telephone l57 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
Miscellaneous.

NJ A. DULAC-Siaif builder, stors fil- M. ting. repairing and Iohbing Of al kinds promptly attended io. Residencs. @ Tracy ave. ?. o. Fer ti9. Shop with c. A Uphsn. t5 South wlllov st.
 il-7s-if NURPzRFLUoUs hair. neisa warn. D pernaneatly removed by Eisciro'ysis without pzia CT scar. Wrinkles sarfinx nssh. pimpses. blackheads. irccker rs- nsvse. scalp frssfneni. manioarine. ces- suitafos free. Madam Frances Murray ss Center street Teiephcne 2o552
 MARTIN scBoRc = coniracsor ard ll baileef. Al ro1k promptly amended to. s5 Baldwin g.. Nsisrbury. conn-
 A RARE CHANCE-T Taksu for tsss. d several Genuine c1 Psiutars cf NsrIf hy Fsputsbis artists. rzis- 5000 to S7sno each. W7in Sacrifice al oniy $500 each a Effscs lrnme5zts Ssle. zx we have ~. uss or room fof them Nil -sk. High Clszs Christnzs Prsscnts- The ccrzizf of Bezrii- ful Lsndsczpes. Nsrins Visss. Figures. ts. H yca cannot can rf7 ss-d ty srrrs-s sn rscsfpi q no.sy ty nal cusrsrtsss Po1tHveiy ss Rsrressnss1 CT Ns1sr Re- f-zs-d. A,ss a i.E TerT Ire Et-kIr~s. CeHgre Art1z proosz. &re Itx18. Farrsr. Fzn51rh ard Fed Naas frrm szN Co E0o0. fer cn'T <Ieo esea. rz1-d CT rs1errE rf rzi1c C. g. PI1H & c1@ iit FzEth are Ns~ frlk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

To RENT-2 large rooms and garden, $ | per month. No, Johnson avenue
 i2-2i-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

EoR RENT = Flat of six rooms corner II of North Main and Kingsbury Sts. first floor. all improvements. Inquire ! E. Russell 77 Bank street l252i-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22
FOR REpE.

ITO RENT-Tenement of five rooms, al l improvements, 80 Charles street.
 l2-2i-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

MARTIN SoBoRc = couirzcior ard ll baileef. Al roTk pFonpaiy amended io. ss5 Baldwin St. WstsrbuTy. conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-22

ITO oRENT-Tenement of 6 rooms on 2nl | floor, also one of rooms 3rd floor Frank Farina, 5i Vine street. l2-2o-3
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
Sta rtling But True.

People the world over were
mortified on learning of the burn
ing Of a Chicago theatrci in which
nearly six hundred people lost
their lives, yet more than five
times this number owe 5000
people died from pneumonia in
Chicago during the same year,
with scarcely a passing notice.
Every one of these cases of pneu
monia resulted from a cold and
could have been prevented by the
timely use Of Chamberlain'S
Cough Remedy. A great many
who had every reason to fear
pneumonia have warded it off by
the prompt use of this remedy
Ihe following is AN instance OF
thlS sort: TOO much cannot be
SAID in favor Of Chainberlain's
Cough Remedy, and especially for
colds and influenza. | know that
il cured my daughter, Laura,o of a
severe cold, and | believe saved
her life when threatened with
pneumonia" w. d. Wilcox, Lo-
gan, New York. Sold at Kerrs
Drug Store,
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
Surprised.

Friday a number of friends and
relatives, invited by his wife, most
agreeably surprised John Ross, the
occasion being his 55th birthday.
There were twenty eight present
and gave Mr., Ross some elegant
tokens of their esteem. An elc-
giant birthday dinner was enjoy
ed by the guests.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
EIks Lodge

The preliminaries for the org
anization of an Elks lodge were
fected Sunday at the club rooms
OF the Sphinx club. About fifty
members will be asked to join and
if the organization be a success
the entire top floor Of the Vail
building will be rented. 1t is the
intention 10 furnish these rooms
in the most approved style and to
make the lodge the leading social
feature of the city.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
Entertained.

Miss Cloe Prater entertained
about forty OF her little friends
Tuesday evening in honor of her
thirteenth birthday.
Two of the most interesting
features or the program was a
play entitled 1.-The Two Picinin-
les" and a Bean Contest in which
Lizzie Maddox won a large bunch
of carnations for holding the
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

Washington's birthday, probably
Friday afternoon, Feb. oath,
though his birthday is the 22nd.
Or, possibly our success teacher
is planning to celebrate both of
these days Friday afternoon. Feb.
Gath. Each teacher should have
a copy of the Special Day Pro-
gram"
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

MIR A. l., kniSely, teacher in
Dist. %, reports a total enroll
ment of SO for last month.
Miss Clara Gagnon Of the Falls
City Schools was or the sick list
last week, and Mrs. II. p. Custer
taught for her.
Miss Nora V. Fenton has re-
signed as teacher is Dist. "a Miss
Winifred Ryan has contracted to
finish the term.
Miss Lille Moran has resigned
in district No. 104. Miss Matte
Stalder has contracted to finish
the term.
Geo. l.. Townc, managing cdi-
tor of the Nebraska teacher says,
Your map of Richardson county
will certainly be very helpful to
you and your schools.'
Miss Lois Spencer, teacher in
District 6S, was compelled 20 take
a vacation last week ON account
of sickness; but was able to re-
sumo her work this last Monday.
A. ISIS Edith Robbins, who WIS
recently elected 10 succeed Miss
Miller, has been able to teach
only a few days on account of
sickness. Mr.. pill>bury has been
teaching her classes.
Teachers, why not ry some of
the experiments on page
IA and las, praska State
Course Of Study? You will find
them very interesting and instruc-
tive.
The next meeting of lhe t,,h h
ardson County Teachers Associ-
alton will be held in Falls City,
Friday evening and Saturday,
March 10 and II. The question
for the annual high school debate
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

highest number. Many valuable
presents were received. Refresh
ments were served and the guests
departed at a late hour thanking
their hostess for a most enjoyable
evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
EducafionalDe
Conducted by County -Supf. Croker

will be-Resolved: That the
United States Government should
own and control the railroads.
The pupils in Dist. SIS, Miss
Elizabeth HosSack teacher, will
furnish the music for the Satur-
day afternoon program,
Fhe following districts have
been having their pictures taken
during the past few weeks, IS, II
"a, SO, ~, 80, 10, 1911, %, rs, %, 50
Al, IS, 90, "a, SIS and 81. The
county superintendent has been
presented with several of these
pictures.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10
STELLA

Our second quarter ended Jan
uary Is. Total enrolment for
the quarter 1S5, average daily at
tendance 100, number of tardics
n, number Of visitors during the
quarter p.
Stella ha, iuedl conditions. good
school building, we'll equipped,
10 grades and 5 teachers. The
tenth grade is finishing the third
book III geometry. have completed
second book of Caesar, are study
ing ~rcfraCtlon in physics and
papal power in general history,
The ninth is beginning the civil
government of Nebraska, stimuli
taneous equations in Algebra,s sub
junctive mode and Aliquis in Lat
in and Nineteenth century in
English literature. The senior
class now number II,
Well planned is half manned"
the successful teacher is look
ing ahead. She is already plann-
ing to observe Linco}n's birthday,
Friday afternoon, Feb. 10th, al
though his birthday is the 18th.
She is also plsnning to celebrate
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

Mr.. A. l., Knisely, teacher in
Dist. d, reports a total enroll
ment Of SO for last month.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

Miss Clara Gagnon Of the Fall
City Schools was or the sick lis
last week, and Mrs. II. p. Custc
taught for her.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

Miss Nora V. Fenton has re
signed as teacher is Dist. "a Mis-,
Winifred Ryan has contracted t.
finish the term.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

Miss Lille Moran has resigned
in district No. 104. Miss Matte
Stalder has contracted to finish
the term.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-02-10

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