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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
POLICE ARE BUSY
Slot Machines in Four Places Confiscated This
 Morning.

Somebody who has been broke by siot machines was the cause of having four men arrested today charged with maintaining gambling appliances. Tho accused are Joseph Barebra, a barber. whose shop is over the Park Lunch cafe on West Main street: Angelon bargamo. another barber, doing busi- ness at 566 East Main street; George Harrington, a cigar dealer on south Main street. and Aurelius Reichen- back, Who keeps q saloon in the Con. cordia hall building on Bank street.
 The machines are mostly of the same make. They stand on a high pedestal and by dropping coin in the slet a card game Is operated. IL is un. derstood that there are many more n4achines of the gambling kind in the city and tue proprietors will be arrest cd when the police find it convenient. Prosecutor Meigs does not wish 10 pose as Waterbury Jerome, but the law must be obeyed and carried out.
 The complainant is said to b. a young fellow who has Il mania for this kind of gambling, and lost his last weeks wages trying 10 beat the ma. chimes. In each case the machine was contiscated by the police
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
WORKMEN ABSENT.

Lodz, Russian Poland. Feb 1.~ The factories opened this morning. but scarcely any of the workmen appeared. At one factory the men worked until lunch time and then left and refused to return, saying they did not want to be killed by bullet from the street fired through the door. Another fac tory abruptly ended work.
 The situation appears to be growing worse and critical time is expected February 9. the date on which some of the largest manufacturers have decid- cd to pay their employees the balance of their wages, dismiss them and shut down the mills indefinitely.
 The strikers are becoming more az gressive. This morning they forcibly entered mill and destroyed the ma chinery
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
TWO MEN IMPRISONED
 IN A CAT BOAT

Chatham. Mass. Feb 1.-Two men iu q large eat boat. imprisoned in the ice well out in the hay, were sighted at daylight by Captain Kelley of the Monomoy Point life saving station. and it k thought they are in danger The boat is SO far out that # is impossible |" reach her over ihe ice from the shore. arid Captain Kelley telesraphed tO Woods Hole for a revenue cutter to cpne to the assistance of the men. The men had been seen walking about on the ic,. late yesterday. and it Is be- iieved that they tried to return 10 shore and their boat became fast il. the Ice. The shift of the wind to northwest and the deci,led fall in ten- perature during the night brought back much of the ice which had gone out yesterday and to-day It was steadily growing thicker in the haro0r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
WAS WORKING FOR
 THE GOVERNMENT

Chicago, Feb While postoffice inspectors were searching for John M. Burnett, the man was working in the federal building, drawing money from tbe government as an expert tile set ter. He has been arrested charged with using the United States mails to defraud unsuspectins women in Pitts burg, Pa.
 It is alleged that. Burnett with an. other man operated the Colonial Man ufacturing and Supply Co in Pittsburg by which they were able to secure thousands of dollars from women, each of whom sent them s2 for mater ial for crochet work and fancy needle work.
 Burnett was taken before Commis- sionec Humphrey and waived examin- ation. He was returned to Pittshurc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
THE RAILROAD BILL
 SEEMS TO BE A POSER.
Connecticut Congressmen Receiving Many Letters and Petitions-hanufacturers and Business Men Opposed toBil-Chanse in Custom Officer Salary-C Connec,i- cut Party Welded at Washington.

trayelng gown and vas unattended, The ushers were R. w. Thompson Of Ellington and George k. Baldwin or this city. Immediately after the cere m0ny MT and Mrs Camp left for q wedding trip in New York and Connec- ticut. They will return about March 1 and will live at l414 K street.
 Mr Camp is a clerk in the postoffics department here and was formerly ill the Norwalk postotfice. He is also the, president of the Connecticut Republl. can association of the District of Go. lllmbi't Mrs Camp is Virginian, bur has for several years conducted one of the most fashionable boarding houses in Washington. She is also one of the principal singers in the Epiphany clloir.
 To Encourage Rife Practice
 The National Guard of Connecticut. through it's officers, nas appealed to inc Connecticut members to assist ip the passage of the bill to provide means for training in rife practice. The bill asks for an appropriation of $l,Oop.O0O for this purpose. It is pro, posed to have this money expended under the direction Of tue secretary of
 
 clubs. as well as the militia. Arms and ammunition are also to be distributed, and proper shooting galleries arc to be constructed.
 The bill is before the military af, fairs committee. but it is hardly proha- hle that it will pass this session.
 Connecticut Pension Bills.
 The senate committee on pensions has reported favorably on the following Connecticut bills. which have already passed the house: In behalf of Albert $, Granger of PutnarA Company c. Eighteenth Connecticut Volunteers, at S24 per month: for Alonzo r. Spooner of Clinton, Company l, Twenty-fourth Connecticut Volunteers; for Mrs Mary F. Fuller of Norwich, widow of Will liam |, Fuller. Company F, Eleventh Connecticut Volunteers, at SIP per month: and in behalf of Solomon Car penter of Danbury, Company D. Sixth Connecticut Volunteers, at s20 per month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
ABLAZE IN HOSPITAL.
The Nurses Dress Caught Fire From
 Gas Stove.

New York, Feb Miss Margaret Scott, 23 years old, whose home is in Elzabeth, was probably fatally in .iured yesterday afternoon in the New ark City hospital. She is member of the third. year class in the training school for nurses. .,
 She was preparing special diet food for patient on q small gas stove in ore of the corridors when her dress caught fire. She was all ablaze in an instant, and losing her presence of mind, screamed and ran wildly through the corridor between two wards filled with patients. Her cries caused much excitement. One of the physicians and an attendant seized her and wrapped her in blankets. She was 50 frightfully burned all over the hody that her recovery is doubtful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
STAMPS.
Bills Attacking Them Pre-. sented In The Legislature
 At Hartford To-Day.

Hartford, Feb 7-To>day is the first of the remaining three days on which new business may be introduced into either branch of the general assembly, It was productive of hooG or pro. posed legislation. There are many measures to be introduced by corpora tiOns and individuals, however, which are being held back until the last day for various reasons. It is safe to pre-. dict that Thursday will be big day in the line, of new business presented.
 Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff called the senate together at 12:30 and a large amount of new business was re- ceived. as well as the report of the arsenal and army commission, appoint ed by Governor Chamberlain in 1903. The latter caused considerable discus sion.
 Two bills were introduced dealing with the trading stamp question. One provides for fine of from $l0 to $500 on anyone selling. exchanging or dis posing of property wherein trading stamps are involved. The other pro- vides for an excise tax on all sales in which trading stamps are used.
 4 resolution directing the clerk of the superior court in New Haven to cease recording in New Haven the Judgments of the superior court in Waterbury cases and to cause all Wa terbury judgments to be returned to the assistant clerk of the superior court in Waterbury.
 The consolidation of the town and city of Danbury by charter was pro posed in a resolution.
 Tn the senate Senator Phelan of Wa terbury presented a measure relating to attachment of wages. He also pre- scented q measure providing for the erection in every town of a fire proof safe in which records are to be kept
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
CONTINUED ONCE MORE.
Case Against the Assailants Of Stu.
 dent C. D. Tennant.

New Haven, Feb T.--The case of Hollis C. Goodwin, charged with breaking q catsup bottle over the bead of Lemuel 0. Taylor. during dinner hour at the Yale dining hall short time ago, was noiIed in the city court to-day upon payment of costs of S12.Go by the accused. Neither of the princi- pals, both of whom arc students. were present. the nolle being entered by agreement of both sides.
 The eases against Joseph l.. Loves. tr. and James P. kineon. the Yale sen iors. who were charged with breach of the peace ill connection with an as- sault upon George +. Tennant. post graduate student. during which the latter received 8 fracture of the skull, was continued until February 2s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
THE ROLL TOP
 DESK STORE
Hampson-Sellew Carry the
 Biggest Stock.

If you have had 1t in mind to pur- chase Roll Top Desk. be sure to go tc the Hampson-Sellew store. You win tind there the largest and finest line in the city to select from at prices that permit of no further argument. Wa terbury's largest factories find that they can do better at this store than by sending out Of town as formerly. This concern deals largely in Flat Top Desks. Typewriter Desks, Typewriter Stands. Office Chairs of every descrip ton. and Sectional Book Cases of the latest and most approved kinds. They will he glad to see you and you can he sure of getting the hest and promrtcs' service
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
EMPTY HANDED.
Captain Morrison Returns Without
 Treasure-Several Hurt.

New York. Feb 7.--Cartain E. W. Morrison, commander of the treasure bunting expedition fitted out by Earl F'itzwilliam Of England to searcb for treasures said 10 have been buried on Cocos Island, near Costa Rica, arrived at this port to-day on the steamer City of Washington, from Colon, Panama. He was accompanied by Dr W. E. Aincer, surgeon of the Fitzwilliam ex- petition. Captain Morrison was re- ticent about the result of the expedi. ton. He said:
 The whole business B now over, our ship is laid up at Panama and the expedition is abandoned. Several were hurt in an explosion in the blowing up of cliff, but I know little about it. ''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Total paid. S1a5.e.
 ---.
$500 Couches for SS.95.

Tn the soutl show window of the Uampsou-SeIisw Sf1re l. a lot Of Touches that have big tickets placed Iu them. showing the old price and fine new reduced price. These Couches are tll" hest make only and are moi something. bought special for a sal~ Ths-v sua flf standard goods ksJt fr ~tDgs aud iU u0 manner represent the rfasp ria>- of s-t.,niS sc often forced o- Co ths market Iy some of the sn- rsIi7t l.arzaiu sales. These pIeccs positively cannot 's duplicated excey. at tbe rarriar TsricpS- >e if you ufst ru take advantage of this offering Y Efll Fsy y0u to so to the Hsnrso-- Sa-r.sr ss..-. ar n-.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
ASSASsiN IDENTIFIED.

Helsincfors. Finland. Feb T-The assassin of Soisalon Soininen. procutor general of Finland. who was shot and kilIed yesterday at his residence by T young man dressed ii an officers uni form. has been identified as Kari Jonard Hohenthal. formerly a student st the Imperial Alexander university here. Hohenthal. who lately Lad lived in Stockholm returned to Fin lsnd J5nuarr F. He maintains 0il- stinate silence under examination Senator Akerman who has assumed 'lie duties of prccurator of the senate is directing the investigation of tho rrime. The wounds inflicted on tho assassin by the son nf Soiuinen are not of dangerous character
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
TWO LIVES LOST.
Early Morning Fire Destroyed The
 Smith Farm House al Meredith.

Merdith, Y. H.. Feb 1.-Two live. were lost in . fire which destroyed the farm house of Charles Smith, near bere. early to-day. The victims were Miss Harriet Pratt. who lived with the smith family and Smiths 5-year-old daughter Liola- The fire is supposed to bave started from defective chim- ney. The body cf the woman. charred beyond recognition. was found ill the ruins several bOurs after the fire hat: burned itself out. but the remains uf the little girl have not been seen. The financial loss is $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
MAIL TRAIN pERAILEb

White River Junction. VI. FeO 1.- The mail train which lefi Montreal last night for Boston was deTailed to- day at sharon station o1 the Central Vermont railroad fourteen miles north vest sf White River Junction The nail and Iagcsee c3r~ Left the irons. hHi nU oHs. wa~ injured except 2 mail eIerk. He was slightly hurt. Trafsr was stopped for four hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
BOARD IN SESSION.

Hartford, Feb 7.--The board tor tine examination of candidates nominated recently to fill vacancies iil the com. missioned positions of the Connecticut National Guard, met in the First regi- ment armory this morning. General Frost is president of the board and is examining the candidates in minor tactics. Colonels Cone and Schultz are quizzing them in drill regulations. Eight candidates are being examined to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
PEASANTS IN FEAR
Refuse to Bring Food
 to Warsaw.
Riotine Goes on in Many Places--Strikers Attempt to Close Electric Plant of Lunatic Asylum.

Warsaw. Russian Poland, Feb 7.-- several men were killed here today by strikers In bakeries and elsewhere where attempts were made to resume work. Many arrests have been made.
 The prices of provisions have gone up. The peasants are afraid to bring in their produce.
 Strikers to-day attempted to bring out the employees of the electrical plant of the lunatic asylum. but the doctors succeeded in pacifyinG the men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
BAYONETED FIFTY MEN.

St Petersburg, Feb 7.--General Ku- ropatkin reports that detachment of Cossacks, commanded by Prince Mag aloff, attacked village occupied by the Japanese the night of February ,, hayoneted fifty men and retired with out sustaining any loss.
 The Berlin Tageblatt to-day printed q report to the effect that Emperor Nicholas recently found in his study q letter threatening him with assassina- ton. An investigation of the rumor elicited q semi-oficial statement that 1t wnS unfounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
MnRnFEER CnNFESSES

ToEaRdz. Pa Feb s.-Vigier Iohu- sOa to-day psesd.ai guilty to the charge tf.at he murdered tis wlfe Maggie znsI her niece Annie Benjamin I0 years 0ld on Septenbe- IS last. and that al teTvsrs1< h. burned the irsi5.-< John >oa i. ys years or azr and his wife u>s 4D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
70 KILLED IN RADON.

Warsaw, Russian Poland. Feb 1..-- According to q report from Radon, twenty workmen have been killed or wounded in strike disorders there to- day while at Skarzysko twenty four nave been killed and forty wounded.
 Grave trouble Is also reported d, kutno to-day. Troops have been sent to Kutno from here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Millionaire Leather Man Dead

ALLENTOWN, Pa. Feb. T.---James K. Mosser. millionaire leather mer- chant the largest owner of tauneries in Pennsylvania snd a member of the in New York and Boston. died here last night. aged seventy.five years. He was presidential elector on the Re. puplican ticket in 1892
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
CUTTING ELECTED AGAIN.

News York, Feb At meeting Of the city committee. R. Fulton Cutting has been reelected head of the Ciri zens' union. to serve two years. \" definite plans were made as to the unions course in the next city cam paigu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07

Reading, Pa. Feb 7.--Letters from all parts of the country continue to pour in upon Oliver Lentz, attorney for Mrs Kate Edwards. who is to he hanged here oh February Is for the murder of her husband. Tn each case the writer thinks tbat it would be an outrage to hang her. IL is estimated that at the meeting next week peti- tions signed by 50.O0o people will be presented asking for mercy for the woman. The press department of the ". C. T. [. has written that ,t is try. ing to get concerted action 0n the part of the entire association in the effort to save the woman.
 MT Lpntz mailed to-day to the board of pardons at Harrisburg the petition to have the sentence of Mrs Edwards commuted. He will call on Governor Pennypacker tomorrow in an endear- vo to get reprieve. and John H. Rotharmel. counsel for Samuel Grea- sen. her negro accompiice. will go to Harrisburg on similar mission on Thursday.
 Tn the meantime Mrs Edwards is preparing for death with her prison horn daughter Alma. in her cell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
RESURRECTION SUPPRESSED.

B8eaos Ayres. Argentina. Feb 1-- The local newspapers announce that the insurrection has bcen suppressed st Cordova. the city i0 which it had Isecn restricted without any further fighting The Insurgents surrenjeress rrr~,oJisicrsiIy spd :hsir leaders dei-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
VIII Not Pardon the Gran,.

WASHINGTON. Feb. T.-The presi. dent has declined to grant the applica- tions for pardon filed in behalf of Diller B. and Samuel 4. Groff. con yicted of conspiracy to defraud the government flu connection with the pnstofiice cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
The Clearing Sale.

Never in the history of Waterbury has there been q better chance to buy furniture for little money than now ~ the Hampson-Sellew store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
RUSSIANS REPTLSED.

Tokio, Feb 1.-The situation on the Shakhe and Hun rivers is unchanged. A small force of Russians attacked Sanchiatzu last Saturday but was re- pulsed. The Russians shelled various portions Of the Japanese center also on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
WILL SHE HANG.
Gov. Pennypaeker Cannot Commute
 Hrs. Edwards Sentence.

Harrisburg. Pa, Feb 1.--So numerous have been the requests from all over the country from people who want Governor Pennypacker to commute to life Imprisonment the sentence of Mrs Kate Edwards, who is to be banged at Reading on February 16. that it has been found necessary for The executive department to prepare circular letter ill answer to these requests.
 This letter quotes the state consti- tuition to show that the governor has no power to commute death sentence tr fife Imprisonment except upon the recommendation ill writing of the board of pardons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Two pundred Tables.

0f course 1T vSu want ts buy Far ,or Ur LiIrsTv Tsble you would ike tr ,l.s-s~.- frn-n ff8- largest and hne~ St1r- That's vIlzt tNs Hzmo=cs >eIrss- SfoTe 0sferS yol a PsTIo- and I.TrrsTv Tshies- Tier are of the best 6s-{SIL make and fi-iiSa on the uzrks. and at tl5e u.-ies they are ssid at they s-a within sk- rss-fa rf rve-ry--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
rnAI. PnCKETs RrENEp

For Js-rvi< V T-- Frb s.-Seyer.sI s..aI Iss-ksts of tise Ere Railroad Co. a number e ssr~ au.i several small I.sIfIdTrzs were bUTueI here early I.- ,!sr- Tha IgsS iS about s1saaal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
H.r,c, Man rro,.n to Death.

GENEVA. \. T.. Feb. ..-Michael Roche of Hanley was frozen to death two miles west of this city yesterday while walking from here to bis home distance of eight miles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Fore-Ss1 for Connecticut Fsir .o- night and we,ines4say- -skisr tonight except In Rlr,I. IsszBI and eastern NsTee- h-sS. westerly vFrris
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Here's a Sample Purchase Just
 Made.

A gentleman wishing h save dol lar made the following purchase a' this stor' and here Is the saving he made:
 Chamber Suit. was S95no. bought at SI5.Oo
 Dining Set complete was SsT.50 for S'in.Gi.
 PavLor Furniture worth SS5on. for St0pp.
 Total paid. S1a5.eh
 Saved S1aJ1 on tho deal.
 Tho reason was that hc recognized ;bo splendid value giving that is uo- offered at the HampsOn-Seiiew store. aS they arc anxious to clear away much of tbc present stocks to make r.,sni for the many new goods thst srs waiting tn he unugcked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
RUSSIA IS GETTING
 NEW UP-TO-DATE GUNS.
Rapid Fire Instruments Mounted on Automobile Cars Two of Them Now Being Made In Chicago Equipped With Thirty Horse Power hotors-Cossacks Attack Number of Japs and Bayonet Them.

Chicago, Feb 7.-Rapid-tire guns mounted on automobile cars are to be used by the Russians for the protec' uon of the Trans Siberian railroad. Six of these cars have been ordered by Nicholas Summertield of Moscow, a representative of the Russian govern luent, who has visited tue Chicago au- tomobile show. They were ordered fol immediate delivery. The cars will be especially built with extended plat forms in front and rear. to hold the guns, it being further specified that they. are to be equipped with thirty horse power motors of high speed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations.

Money or cali easy at per cent Prime mercantile paper. 3adsL per cent. Ex- changes. All. SIS; balances. ss.22s.isp.
 Closing prices:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Chamber Suifs.

Tle lest Rlzce In the city to hue : Cbzrlfer suit is al the Hanpsoa-se' lev store Trv r zr.f ~s~ fsr szsss- .z~tir- -- bs kad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
NO BASIS FOR RUMOR.

London, Feb 7.-The charge d'af- faires of the Russian emba. ty inform ed the Associated Press this afternoon that there is no basis for the renewed rlIpors of peace prospects. The Rus sian attitude he declared, had not changed. Peace could not be consid- cred under the present conditions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07
Connesicut weidin-.

HenTy NJ camp of Ns-usis s45 His. Rosa M- Csyee Of Wsshingtsu were married at tLe ckurch Of t1e E55uhsnr in this city s1 high noon ysz=- ts-sizy. Rev Ez1ssoITih H. aIeKin8 0sss- csatinS- Only fzraiiy F1rIy sIsd thsiz immediate fTiezEf> were present The E.~fsEe wss strT-s~f F- 1SIs bgoasi.-sssEs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07

senator Piatt to-day iH;CDdHrd iz lls senate a l,IlI allowing tIre epilS--tfss .f customs ar New Haven io Trrr5ys 2 VCr cent 0f Ihe custom iuties af That port instead sf ? ss al Pre~sn,- I-ro. v.ffef that the limit sp receivel will -t- main at S31s1 VseT year This Is n"5 au increase o. salary. but it iS many -.a-s sine the rste v-as chau-el- ami lie tiIi places New IIaveu among 5fl-- highest offices isl the gsslntry-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-28

Kinnon. 90: Private Simms is, 81 Pri-
vate McKinnon. IS. ~; Sergeant Asquith
is, 20; Mus nan Kinney, ~. ~; Private
Atherly. ls. %, Sergeant Dawson, l6. 49,:
Private Tetreault. l6 ~: Private Heap.
II. IL: Private Shepardson, l6, -; Pri-
vate Herson. rs. H.
At 500 yards the hest score Of the day
was -. shot by Private Smms The
second best score was a 81. shot by Cap
tain TraNnor. Some of the best 500-yard
scores made were as follows: Private
Slmms. 20, -; Captain Traynor ~. y
Sergeant ASquith. 10, %; Captain Traynor,
~, 81; Sergeant Asquith.- 70 - Private
Payne. II. ~; Corporal Helmick. IS. %,
Corporal Mckinnon. %. Sergeant Parntt.
IS ~; Private Heap, II, IS; Private Sim
nous. ls Il; Sergeant Dawson. l6. 17;
Private Shepardson. rs, Il: Private Tet-
reault. Ia. IS. Private IIerson II. Is.
At COO yards the best score or the day
was a ~, shot by captain Traynor The
second best score was a 30, shot by COR
poral McKinron. Some OF the best GOO
yard scores made were as follows: Cap
tain Trsynor. p. q: Corporal Mckinnou.
20. %, Corporal Ieimick Il, NJ; Private
Simms. ~ y