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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
ANOTHE RATE WAR.
Steamship Companies May Clash Over
 New Service.

New York, Oct 4.-The caDled an nouncement of the sailing of the Roy al Mail Steam Packet Cos steamer Tagus from Southampton, England, on Saturday for New York via the West Indies, inaugurating the new service of that company between this port, Jamaica, Central and South America and the Windward Islands, created considerable comment III transportation circles. The service will be fortnightly.
 Emil l.. Boas. manager of tine New York office of the Hamburg American line. yesterday said: "The Hamburg American line considers that this is an interference with their business. and they propose to take steps to protect their interests, for which reason hey have given notice of withdrawal from inc West Indian conference. to take effect October 9. They also wish em- phatically to contradict the report that the new service of the Royal Mall has been started on the basis of friendly arrangement with the Hamburg American line"
 The West Indian conference includes all the lines from England and the continent to the West Indies. The withdrawal of the Hamburg American line. it is said. may precipitate rate war on both sides of the Atlantic ln the West Indian field.
 A representative of Sanderson X Son, who are the New York agents Of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Go. when informed of the statement made by Mir Boas. said: We have no in- tenrion of antagonizing the Hamburg American line in starting a line from New York to Jamaica and other ports touched at by their Atlas line service, and had hoped to work in entire agreement with them in the West In dian field. It should be borne in mind that this line is simply an extension of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Cos service. which has been in operation for many years between England aud the ports touched at by the new ser' vice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Paper by Colonel Francis Parsons
 New Members Admitted.

Paper by Colonel Francis Parsons
 New Members Admitted.
 Hartford, Oct. 4Colonel Francis Parsons real paper on the battle of Bunker Hill at last evenings meeting Of the Connecticut Historical society. He sA,oke of the historical signlf- canoe of the battle and paid tribute 10 the part played by the soldiers of Connecticut.
 The following were admitted to membership: Arthur ID. Call. Hart ford: Arthur L. Goodrich. Hartford; Charles IT. Reyes, Hartford: Thomas Little New York: George Comstock, Bridgeport: Frederick c. Norton, Bris- tol: Walter B. Hubbard. Middletown; William E. Atwood, New Britain; Harry Houston. New Haven: Charles H. Clark, Southington; Charles 0. PersianI. Southlngton; John C. Brins- made, Washington; William H. Hall, West Hartford.
 A communication was read from the Society of Geography and Statis- tics of Mexico to the effect that It was preparing to observe the tooth anniversary of the death of Colum- bus and suggested that the Connecti- cut society take some similar action. The matter was referred to the com mittee on papers. with the suggestion that arrangements be made for the reading of q paper on Columbus at the proper time.
 It was voted that in recognition of the recent gift of Byam K Stevens of New York to the society's publica- tIon fund. the publications of the sO- cIety should be sent 10 him during bis fife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
THE F. H. LEWIS O., "A EASTMAN STREET.
BISHOP TIERNEY HOME.
Over Thirty Young Mem ofthe Dio-
 csse Being Educated in Eurepe.

Hartford. Oct 4.-Right Rev Michael Tierney, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford, got home yester- day afternoon from his decennial yisir to the vatican at Rome. lie left on July 90 and returned on the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He was met on his ar rival in New York by Vicar General Synnott who has been in charge of the diocese in the bishops absence; Rev Thomas :. Duggan. rector of St Joseph's cathedral; Rev J. c. Murray. chancellor of the diocese, and Rev Hugh Treanor of Norwich.
 Bishop Tierney. when seen by TO porter last evening. said that he had returned rested and refreshed. His trip was a vacation, with the excep- ton that he made his decennial visit 10 the holy father. Pope Plus X. to give him an account of the progress of the diocese. as required once every ten years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
MCCALL | TALKS OUT.
Startling Testimony
 on His Company.
Three Quarters of Bills on Insurance Legislation in Various States Were Elackmailing Bills.

New York, Oct. 4-John A. Mccall, president of the New York Life In surance company, was again called 10 testify before the special legisla- tive committee Investigating life in surance companies of this state, when the sessions of the committee were resumed to-day.
 For the first time since the investi- gation began, James AlcKeen, asso- ciated with MT Hughes as counsel for the committee, conducted the exam ination. MT AIcISeen, who has been studying the technical end of life in surance, opened by outlining to MT Mccall the power and scope of the committee and said its report to the legislature will in no way be limited by the testimony taken at these ses- sions.
 Mir Mccall, in answer to questions by Mr AIeKeen then described in de tail the system used in making re ports to state insurance departments and also explained the mortality tables followed by the New York Life Insurance company. In statement on general legislative experience of his company, he said three quarters of the bills on insurance legislation ln- troduced into the various states. were blackmailing bills.
 He denied that tine New York Life Insurance company discriminated against American soldiers in the Spanish war. It Is alleged that the company at the outbreak of the war made more liberal terms with the Spanish policy holders who might serve as soldiers than 1t did with Americans under similar circumstan- eas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
ONLY FIFTEEN LEFT.
Monument Dedicated to the Veterans
 of North Haven.

New Haven, Oct 1.-The monument just erected fin the town of North Ha- ven in memory of the veterans of the civil war of that town, was dedicated today with exercises according to the ritual of the Grand Army. State Com mander 4. \. May of the G. 4. R. was present with his staff and presided aI the dedication ceremony. As an escorr for the veterans there marched In the parade to the monument. the Second infantry. C. N G.. Colonel T. H- Sucher commanding: Troop A, Italian societies and pupils of the public schools.
 The monument is of granite sur mounted by a cannon. and is situated in the center Of the North Haven green on the site of the old church. A pile of cannon balls and a large urn occupy opposite corners of the base Of the veterans of the civil war who enlisted from North Haven. on.y if teen are now living. and these were given the place of honor at the exer- ciSez.
 The exercises at the monument In ciuded an address or presentation bt pr R. E. Goodyear of the 27th (. y-- the unveiling of the monument by Miss Marcia Howard Thorpe. the sa- lure and the formal dedication aeeorSl- Ing to c. A. R. rites. From the mon umeut. the procession passed to the Congregational church. where an in teresting program was carried out General 2. n. S- Goodyear of the 10th C. v.. presiding. Sheldon B. Thorpe. of the 18th (. V-. presented the monH- uput to the town in behalf of his comrades. and the speech of accept- auce was by n. Walter Patten. select man. An 0ration was delivered by Chaplain William r. Hilton At the conclusion of the exercises there was a rszimentai parade on the green.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
SITUATION IS CRITICAL.
Grand Trunk Railroad Fears Strike
 of Switchmen.

Chicago, Oct 4.-High officials of the Grand Trunk railroad have been called to Chicago to prevent general strike of switchmen on the system growing out of the walkout of seyenty-hye men in the yards at Elsdon. Local officers last night admitted that the labor situ, ation is growing more critical hourly.
 Fourth Vice President McWeagin and General Superintendent Brownlee of the Grand Trunk will arrive from Detroit to-day and will confer with Division Superintendent F. W. Egan and his assistant, W. E. Costello. It is expected also that conference will be held with committee from the strik- CTS in an endeayor to adjust the dis pute.
 Vice Grand Master James E. Con nors of the Switchmen's union still hopes for peace, although the Grand Trunk officials have refused to con sider the chief demand of the men, the reinstatement of the discharged mem- bers of the grievance committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
KATHRYN BIDDER.
We'll Known Actress Weds a Coz
 lumbia Professor.

New York, Oct 4.-Miss Kathryn Kidder, who is connected with distinr guished Virginia families. has wealthy realtives fin the north and has long been star on the dramatic stage, nota- bly, in NJ. Victorian sardou's Mime Sans Gene" has. the Herald says given her friends a surprise. She has been quietly married to Louis K. An spacher, Ph D., of Columbia university. The wedding is a surprise also to his friends. The ceremony took place lat "Wednesday at the home of her brother Pancoast Kidder, in Fayetteville, near Syracuse, \. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
NEW FREIGHT PLANT.

Three Miles of Tracks and Two Big
 Buildings tO Go Up.
 PIafnvilIe. Oct 4.-Pians for the new freight plant of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad at Plain vile have just been approved. and bids for the contracts are now being c0Rsid cred. As soon as these bids can bs acted upon work win be begun and hurried to the earliest possible compie- ton. since the New Haven officials hope to have the work finished by the first os t,se year
 The plans fin question call for freight house s5x1fsl feet. with trans fer shed i6x525 feet. with four house tracks seven bulk tracks and storage trarks for 1no cars amounting Co total new freight traekaEe of nearly three miles. The freight house ana trarks are tO be constructed at a poins fuzt north of tho fnrersecfion of the HfehIand and N0rthzmpfon divisioa to the east of the main tracks Of ttE latter division
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
HEAVY SENTENCE
Limit Given to the Slayer
 of Song Birds.

Derby, Oct 4.-Michael Snadall was fined S142.61 in the police court to-day for the killing of ten song birds. He was arrested last Saturday with eight robins. one bluejay and one gnat catcher in his possession, but com panion who had the gun escaped.
 4 band of gypsies passed through the center this morning and were gazed after by large number of pee pie who had not seen any of the wan- derers for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
HARTFORD PRINTERS STRIKE

Hartford, Oct. 4-More compositors to take the places of the striking job printers 0rrived In this city from New York Monday afternoon and went to work for the Case. Lockwood & Brainard company yesterday morn- ing. There were five in the party, and according to the figures of the company. theer are now more than twenty hands employed in the com posing room in this office and all work is being fairly well handled. Addi- tional help from out of the city is ex- pected by the Plimpton Manufactur- ing company tomorrow to take the place of strikers.
 It was expected that the session of the supreme court of errors, which opened today, would be affected by the strike, the belief that the printed briefs would not be ready. All the briefs were printed and the session of the court was in no wise affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
TRACTION COMPANY SOLD.

willimantic Oct. 4-The Williman- lie Traction company to-day trans ferred its property to the Consoll- dated Street Railway company. Ne gotiatlons for the transfer were made in Hartford yesterday and today William D. Grant, president of the Willimantic company, announced that he had received a telegram stat Ing that the terms of the company had been accepted. The price was not made public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
NOW IN YOKOHAMA.
Miss Roosevelt and Party Nearing the
 End of Trip.

Yokohama. Oct Miss Alice Roosevelt and her party arrived here today on the steamer Minnesota from Shlmonoseki and was received by the American minister. the American con sul. the imperial master of the cere- monies and the governor, but declined and formalities. She will stay at a hotel here tonight and tomorrow will go sightseeing into the interior until October E when the party headed by E. H. Hartman and Miss ROoseyelt's party will leave Yokohama for San Francisco on the steamer Siberia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
TRANSFER OF PRISONERS
Japan and Russia Come to An Amic-
 able Agreement.

St Petersburg, Oct 4.-Russla today agreed to the Japanese proposition to exchange prisoners of war whereby 1866 Japanese prisoners in Russia will be delivered at some point on the western frontier of Russia and 64,0OO Russians will be delivered at the ports of Kobe. Nagasaki and Yokohama, whence they will be conveyed to Vlad- iyostok in ten Russian transports now interned at Shanghai and Saigon, and two or three other ships which are be- ing sent from odessa.
 The American charge d'affaires. Spencer Eddy, is endeavoring to make more speedy arrangements for the re- lease of 250 sick Japanese. for whom it is hoped Japan may send a ship dl- rect to the Baltic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
PrcKPocKErs CAUGHT.
Railroad Detectives Arrest Three With Goods on Them ct Danbury.

Railroad Detectives Arrest Ihree Nltn
 Goods on Them at Danbury.
 Danbury. Oct 4.-Three persons al- leced to te pIckpockets were arrested on the platform of the White street station by detectives employed ty the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad They gave their names as Samuel Myers. 22. of Jersey City. Isa- dore Levine. 30 years old. Of Hart ford. and Harry Miller. 10 years old. of New York
 It is claimed by the detectives that ail three of the prisoners work to- gpther and that the 10-year-oId boy ts valuable accomplice of the other two young men On Miller was found a lady's gold watch. a Christmss gift evidently. from the inscription on it and on Myers was found a handsome gold watch. and II is believed tba1 both timepieees were stolen
 It was reported to the police that 2 roman-s gold watch which answered .he description of the one found na Miller. had been lost The prisoners were held fo appear in court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
PRISON HIS HOME.
Thirty.nins Years Behind Bar Gets
 Ten Years More.

Chicago. Oct 4-Frank Hope. 8 years old. who has served thirty-nine years behind the bars. pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of swindiing and was sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years.
 Hope's real name is said to he Punchon. and 1t Is said that he has re- spectable relatives in London, Eng land.
 He was released from the Joliet prison the latter part of last August and had been at liberty only two weeks when he was again behind the bars He confessed that he advertised for q woman to act as travelling companion for children and then robbed the appll- cants for the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
OLD CAPTAIN DEAD.
One of the Best Known Mariners in
 New London.

New London, Oct 4.-Captain Mey- CTS Bonnet. one of the best known mariners of the Atlantic seaboard, died in this city Tuesday night, aged 5l Captain Bonnet was for 19 years master of the schooner Cassie F. Bronson. of New York city, and with his wife made his home aboard his vessel. He was staying with friends in this city for much needed rest. He was native of Barnegat. N. J., and the body will be taken to Berke- ley, Va. for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
STRIKE IS OVER.
Quarrymsn Via in Their Demand
 for Eiaht Hours.

Stonington. Maine, Oct 1.-The 900 union quarrymen who striick Monday because their demands for an eight hour day and recognition of the union had been refused returned 10 work today. the employers having grantesl the demands. The agreement was reached through a conference between F. !. Mccarthy. of Barre. Vt. the national secretary of the quarrymen's union and the six granite firms affect ed. The agreement which contains an arbitration clause. will extensl three and half years. Four hundred other employees of the granite firms who went out in sympathy also re- tnrnesi today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
WorLn NoT PROsEcrTE.

Des Moines. 1a.. Oct. Hilary 2. Bateman of the Milwaukee baseball team. who was stabbed by catcher Charles Dexter last Monday. refused today 10 prosecute Dexter. who was released from jail. Bateman says he does not care to prosecute. his injury being of a minor nature. The grand fury may act fin the case in spite of Bateman's refusal to prosecute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
WHOLESALE HOUSES.
Portland Visited by . Disastrous
 Confiagration.

Portland, Ore, Oct 4.-Fire last night which did damage to the extent of S11O,OOO destroyed an entire block of wholesale houses in this city bounded by Salmon. Taylor and Front streets and the Willamette river. The fire started in the basement of the New Era Paint X oil Co from spontaneous combustion. 1t is thought. and rapidly spread to the adjoining structures of the block. which were all frame build ings. The insurance equals about half the loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
DTsCTSsIyG THE TREATY.

Tokio. Oct A prolonged meeting of the urivy council was held here this morning whieh was not concluled at noon. The unusual length Of the sit- ting shows that the matter befOre 1t is of ulure than ordinary importance. and 1t k believed that the treaty of peace win Russia is under consideration. Should the treaty meet with the ap proval of the council it win be i'm mediateiy rztifeI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
coxuI mas RESIGNED

washInxfan. Oct 4--Georxe L. Doh son Of Tawa- formerly a secretary os sfate fhere- has resiEnei his pssxifisa as cousu1 general ct Hang Chpw China affer but a very few veeks of work. He has written fo friends hTe complaining ef the mode ef Hfe pf the ChEmes1 whirh he cannot stamd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
New Housekeepers, come to us
 for your Furniture.

It's a fact that the hundreds of homes furnished hy as during tbe past years have better look to them. are tastier in their style. have a neat CT. better and more substantial ar- pearsnce. from the fact that tbe e. lscti0ns were made from CUT store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
CAUGHT AT LAST.
Low Price Captured in This City-Makes An Awful Struggle but Is Finally 0verpowered In Piano
 Store ofF H. Lewis Co, 24 East Main St.
Many People Rush to the Scene and Se-
 cure Great Piano Bargain.
)ny Three Days More of Great Clearance Sale of High Ora
 Pianos, Prices Cut Ia and I.2
STORE OPEN EVENINGS ALL THIS WEEK.

Don't be too late. Remember there is only three more days of this sale.
 We are clearing out many styles Of many makes of good pianos at almost half customary retail prices.
 The large number of instruments that are being sold daily concerns the general public only in so far as it is the best of evidence that this is the piano opportunity of a lifetime, not alone from money saving standpoint, but it presents a chance to get one of the good high class pianos-maybe your first ch0ice-On extremely easy pay TneDts, if desired, at no advance ill price above our plainly marked sale prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
FIRST COAL STRIKE.

Mahanoy City, Pa, Oct 4.-Alleging that union men are being displaced by non-union hands. the five hundred employees of Morea eoiliery, of the Dodson Coal Co. struck today. The firemen and pump engineers have join ed the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
If you have a restaurant or a
 boarding house.

We can it you out with a double oven range so that you can bake nlas in one oven and roast in the othe1 You will be delighted with your worlo. because the baking will be hetsaid than ever before and win h,. 8oss easer. Come in and talk 1t over wishl- uq
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
At the low prices we're selling Glsnwoods we cannot get them fast enough, so great is
 the demand for them

Glenwood Ranges are sold at less price in Waterbury than fin any other city in New England and the shrewd housekeepers who want to get the pest range on the market, a range mat Is sure baker, are quick to taRe, advantage Of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
See that elegant genuine Guar.
 tered Oak Chamber Suit.

Now in our show window. It's A special offer made especially for our special chamber suit sale. The auaI- " is limited and the suits are selling fast. Lots of chamber suits are sold at 5000. and 10 better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
R1G GRnqERY nrRNEp

RrminEham. Ala. Oct 4--Fire short- Iv hefore mtinfxht destroyed the huild- Iu< and stock q zoc1s of the Tyif Grucry Co at the corner of soufS Twentieth street snd Pewel arsnne The iazs in mhaHt fT0e0A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
MINGLED BY THE CARS
UnknoEn Man Killed oa the RaiIroad
 Tracks Near Stamford

stanford Oct 4-The body Of a man msngied heyo1d recognition was found today on the rsiiToad trzckA It is supposed he was run oxer hy a trais during the night His face vas cut or ard he uas cut snd hraisei on otber parfs e the bo1y- Ills clokhzng and shnes were nf rood quality. A penril haadkeFrkief and a kEy maEte in New Britain were fpund iu hiz eipEmims
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
RouB THRowERs ARRESTED.

Tien Tsin. Oct 4.-six men supposed to he bomb throwers. including two without aueues from Pekln- were hand e.1 over tn the virerVv for inve<fiEati0a en TuesdsI evenink Octaber 8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
Piano for Home and Children.

We are presuming that you are a prospective piano purchaser, or possi- bly, you want an organ or piano. We are also presuning that you are the head of the family. and that you have children in whom you take great pride and would like to give them start in music.
 You have had this in mind for some time, but for one reason or another you have put the matter of from time to time. You have said to your self. "The kind of a piano I want is beyond my reach,' or ''The terms re quired are more than I can meet con-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
The Price S29.ss.

Several people will remember a similar sale last spring and who were lucky enough 10 get one at that time. Don't put of. They cannot De duplicated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
The Sale Ends Saturday.

We could close this sale to-day and feel that our expectations of the busi- that would be done at this sale had teen fully realized at this moment, but our announcement said that the sale would be continued two weeks, and We shall keep faith with the public to the letter in this, as we have tried to do in all matters during our more than one-quarter of a century business ca reer in Waterbury.
 So the sale continues until Saturday night at 9:30, and We cannot urge too strongly the importance of an early call upon the part of those who may be thinking of taking advantage Of this sale; also all who need an instru- ment now or in the next two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
GlenwOod Ranges are Priced at

s250o. S2TOO. 5000, $500. s40oa S4S0o, S5o.Oo. $500 and se00o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-04
vEArEER uzEcAsf

Forecast for Connectirut. Partly rf5uay tonight in west porrign. 1hurSaay fair, light westerly wiH1&