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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
OUTLOOK NOT BRIGHT.
Weather This Forenoon Was Not Just
 Right for Boat Racing.

Dorval. Que. July 20-The pros- poets were slim for a contest between the challenger Manchester of the Man. chester Yacht club and the Alexan- dra, the Royal St Lawrence Yacht clubs defender, in the twelfth annual contest for the Seawanhaka challenge cup. when the little yachts were. tow ed out to the starting line on Lake St Louis today. At II 30 the wind was eight miles an hour due west.
 The Manchester and Alexandra were giving their finishing touches by their respective crews and when they were lined mp for the start there did not appear to be any great difference between the two boats It was claim ed. by the American boats admirers that the fuller stern of the Manchester made her q more powerful boat and this claim has been sustained by the showing made in trials in the week. the American boat standing any kind of blow and making good time in light wind.
 The course for today was straight away windwari and return. a total distance of twelve miles. This course is said to favor the Canadian boat. The time limit was fixed at 3;30 Charles Routh held the iiIIer of the Alexandra and A. Boariman was in Of the Manchester. X ques ton was raised about the mechanical device to raise sail on the Manchester but no protest was made The start will be made opposite Nuns Point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
RECEIVED WITH FAVOR.

St Petersburg, July 20-The inter- view of The Associated Press with NJ. Witte on Monday last was telegraphed back to St Petersburg from New York and was printed throughout the empire this morning, receiving high commen- dation from the press with the excep- tion of the extremely reactionary Sviet and Moscow Gazette. The Bourse Ga Zette. declares the bulk of the Russian people share Witte's views which now when the attention of the world is fixed on the peace conference are of historical importance. The paper adds:
 "Russias chief plenipotenhary does not attempt to conceal from foreign countries the internal situation in Rus sia. Strong men do not fear the truth. Falsehoods are the instruments of the weak. M. Witte leaves under good auspices but he makes it clear that ups on the moderation of the Japanese de- mands depends the fate of the negotia- tions."
 The NOvoe Vremya heartily endorses NJ. Witte'S statement that Russia docs no cOvet peace at any price and that both parties in Russia would unite to resist terms which might threaten the future of the country. M. Witte's ex- tremely impartial and temperate re- marks upon the internal conditions and the future should prove instructive abroad" the paper adds, "and should benefit those Russians who doubt the future destinies of the country"
 The Slovo rejoices at the fact that after the weakness and vacillation which have marked the later stages Of Russian history the peace negotiations have fallen into strong hands and while the paper admits that NJ. Witte will have no opportunity to retrieve tne blunders of others yet the Slovo hopes he may be successful in his mission.
 The Sviet whose voice is still for war to the last ditch sarcastically likens the departure of NJ. Wftte to the pilgrimages of the old Russian princes who travelled to the Far Scopes to make obeisance to the chiefs of the Golden Horde. The Sviet concludes that peace is incompatible with the dignity of the country which is not yet defeated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
DELANEY'S RECORD.
Man Who Pummele led Simmons Never
 Hurt Any body.

The row between the stage hands at the Jacques and Actor Simmons, and the disposition made of it, has occasiOned lot of talk in all parts of the town. Henry Delaney, who was insulted by MT Simmons and got thumped for his abusive language, is model young man, and those who know him never could believe that he would be the aggressor in dispute of that sort. He Is native of Water bury, total abstainer, and his whole life proves that he is one of the best disposed young men in the communi- ty. It is true that the law makes no provision for a man using force to defend his character, and probably it is well that this is so, for if it were otherwise men often would take sum- mary measures to chastise full mOuthed young men who think noth- ing of getting others into trouble and then rushing into court to have satis- faction for injuries which never would have been inflicted if they had even ordinary common decency. The use of vile names is very prolific source of disturbance and there is too much of it going on in Waterbury.
 A man who calls another out of his name and thus aggravates him up to the fighting point, is coward. and having no command of anything but his dirty tongue. Is invariably the az gressor in all fracases he fgures in. and the first to have resort to law. A man who is set upon and abused without cause has just grievance and he owes it to himself a'1 to so- ciety to see that the offender is pun ished, but the person who gets him. self into a row with his own fOulsOmc language. hasn't much reason to find fault if he receives slap in the face. No decent man wants to be termed a son of so and so. and the. foremost citizens in this. and every other com munity. would be very apt to do as Henry Delaney did under similar pro vocation. and for this reason every good man and woman sympathizes with people who are brought into un- desirable notOriety in this way.
 Of course it is not the right thing to do, but human nature Is much the same the world over and it often hap pens that ideal citizens forget them
 
 selves and are brought into undesirable on account of the undigni- fed conduct of others whom they come in contact with. Judges have to up- hold the law and pass upon cases ac- eording to the evidence, but if you could get at their own private opinion 1t Is safe to predict they would say that almost any kind of punishment is not too severe for the fellow who makes himself the victim of assault through his own foul mouth. A mar with sharp tongue should be pro. vided with q ready pair of fists and If he is not willing to take what comes from his ungentlemanly utterances he should acquire the happy faculty of being guarded in speech. even though Ile might not have very high appre- riation Of those about him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
DISGRACE IS KILLING
Another Equitable Official is Removed
 and is Seriously Ill

New York, July 20.-Thomas D. Jordan, who has just been removed from the comptrollership of the Equi- table Life Assurance society, which office he had filled for a decade. is re- ported to be seriously ill at his home in Englewood, \. J. He went there the heat, and in the evening a physi- clan was called. It was stated later that Mir Jordan was on the verge of nervous prostration.
 No change is reported in the condi- tion of James W. Alexander, who is a patient in private sanitarium near Babylon. l.. I. Attended by a nurse, he is now able to spend some time daily in the open air.
 It is understood that the first official action on the part of the state against former officials of the Equitable soci- ety will come up in the form of suits to be filed this week by Attorney-Gen- eral Mayer. Actions of various kinds are in the course of preparation, and will be led by suit for an accounting directed against the old board of direc- tors.
 There will be forty-nine of these men cited in the complaint as having been responsible for the funds of the society, and it is said they will he asked to give an account of their off cial acts on that score. Under the con- teplated procedure the old directors can be placed on the witness stand and questioned about their transac- tfOnS Under the laws of this state if is possible to bring these actions in the broadest way imaginable, so as to leave the field of inquiry for the prose- cutting officials absolutely without re- strictiOn. It is not believed that the attorney-ge general will experience diff culty in getting service or in accom- plishing the other formalities, for many of those who are to be defend ants already have signified their will lingness to meet him half way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
NEW CONFIDENCE GAME.
Clairvoyant Recommends Investment
 Which Was Failure.

Chicago, July 20.-Dr Walter B. Metcalf, president of the Beaver Falls Mining company, with offices in Chi cago, and w. C. Barrett, secretary and treasurer of the company have been ar rested on warrants charging that tDSy obtained money by means of conH- dence game. Dr Metcalf, who is a practicing physician and is well known in medical circles. and Barrett. were released upon bonds.
 The attention of the police was call ed to the case in letter written by Robert Aird of Chicago, who invested S3O0 in stocks of the Chicago Adiron- dack Gold Mining company, which for merly occupied the present offices of the Beaver Falls Mining company.
 Mir Aird replied to an advertisement of a clairvoyant, informed him that his hand showed signs of great wealth in speculation. The clairvoyant then re- ferred him to the Chicago Adirondack Gold Mining company. Aird invested $500 in the stocks. He said he had no returns on his investment and the money paid by him was not used as represented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
FOR PROTECTION.
That is Why a Receiver is Asked
 For.

Rutland, Vt, July 20.-David Fox. general manager of the Rutland Street Railway Co, the Peoples Gas Light Co and of the Chittenden Power Co, all of this city, stated to-day that the application of Douglas Robinson, re- ceiver of the Merchants Trust Co of New York, for receiver for the street railway company in the United States district court at Burlington yesterday was made chiefly to protect the inter- ests of the company which he repre- sented. The street railway property, Mir Fox said, is proving profitable and it has been understood that investors have been giving it some attention with q view of a possible purchase. To pre- vent such a transaction, which might not be for the advancement of the trust company. Mir Robinson decided to ask for q receiver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
DAVID FOX NAMED.

Burlington. Vt, July 20.-The ap- pointment of David Fox as receiver for the Rutland Street Railway Co of Rutland was made to-day in this city by Judge Hoyt H. Wheeler of the United States circuit court. Mir Fox is general manager of the company and also of the Peoples Gas Light Go and the Chittenden Power Co of P'r- land To-day's appointment was made as the result of the petition filed with the court here yesterday by Douglas Robinson of New York, receiver of the Merchants Trust Co of New York. asking for the naming of a receiver for the street railway company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
LYNCHED A BOY
Sixteen Year Old CslsrsA Lad Victim
 of neb.

New Brsunsfels. Tex. July 9.-A mob this morning battered down the doors of the county jail and lynehed Sam Green q 1Gyear-oh negro boy. who attempted criminal assault Tues day night on the 4-year-old daughter of William karbach. farmer The mob could not break into the cell where the prisoner was kept so the leaders thrust their guns through the opening of the steel walls and fired three shots The negro dropped dead and the mob quickly disp1Sei.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
A FAKE BOMB.
Marked Thomas W. Lawson Was
 Found at New York.

New York, July 2O.-A machine con- taining one teaspoonful of powder and primed for firing, was received through the mails by the brokerage firm of Wasserman Brothers to-day. The box which was mailed in New York was marked Thomas w. Lawson, Boston, It was a four inch pasteboard affair with string hanging out of one end and instructions to pull the string. At the end of the cord was fastened g match which would be drawn over a bit of sand paper and would light a Hash fuse leading to a glass tube, con- taining teaspoonful of powder Upon eXaminati tion the verdict was that the dangerous toy was joke on the re- cent financial history.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
TO DISCUSS ASSESSMENTS.

Boston. July 20.-To discuss the as- sessments which were recently raised. a special session of the grand c~"ncI of Massachusetts. Royal Arcanurn. was opened today in Fremont Temple wit, delegates present from many lodges It was expected that action would be taken towards joining the movement already started hy other state bodies to secure a repeal of the order of the supreme council increasing assess- ments. which takes effect in septem- her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
 AT ASSASSINATION.
Chief Procurato Constantine Perovitch pobedonostse the Man Picked Out this Time-The Aged Procu. rator Not Unnerved by the Afair-h Witte's Inter. view Received Favorably in St. Petersburg.

St Petersburg, July 20.-Reports of an attempt to shoot Constantine Pero- witch Pobiedonostseff, chief procurator of the Holy Synod, at the Tsarskoe- Selo station in St Petersburg, as re- counted by the Associated Press last night, have been confirmed.
 In spite of his greatly advanced age and illness NJ. PobiedOnostseff's nerves were unshaken by the attempt on his life. He, drove to the Holy Synod and presided at meeting, telling none of his colleagues of the occurrence until after the session closed. The pro- curator then drove back to the station alone and, unguarded, returned to TsarkskOe-SeIo,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
hINUTO ARRESTED.
A Man Who Tossed as a Waterbury
 Individual.

New Haven, July 20.-For trying to defraud the government by passing himself off as John Stone of Water bury, who has been dead number of years, Domenico Minute of this city was bound over today to the next term of the United States district court un. der bonds Of $500.
 Minute was arrested by United States Marshal Parmelee yesterday af- ternoon at his home on Lafayette street in this city. He has been making a living by touring the city with self playing musical instrument. His ar rest came about because of affidavits he filed stating that he was Jofm Stone of Waterbury, in order that he might secure pension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
HOOKER CASE.
Assembly Roll Call Began Just Before the Noon
 Hour.

Albany, N. Y, July 20.-The ques- tiOn of the removal from office of Su- preme Court Justice Warren E. Hook CT of Fredonia, came ill final form be- fore the legislature to-day, when As semblyman Robert J. Fish, Chairman Of the assembly committee on the judici- ary presented for adoption a concur rent resolution calling for the removal of Justice Hooker on the ground that he has been wilfully guilty of cor rupt. unlawful and Immoral acts, which have tended to bring and have brought the said office of justice of the supreme court and the administration of justice into contempt, and which show a personal unfitness on the part of said Warren E. Hooker to hold and occupy the office of the supreme court, which acts and conduct are set forth and described in the following allega- tions and specifications"
 The vote upon this resolution was announced to be the only action neces- sary for the assembly. It was decld- ed that on the roll call each member should have two minutes in thich to explain his vote. Notwithstanding efforts to secure a full attendance, Fl members of the assembly were absent when that body convened. Ehorts were made to reach the absentees. Prior to the taking of the vote it be- came widely reported that the demo- crats would vote solidly for Justice Hooker's removal. The highest posS- ble attendance was 143 and 46 votes would bring about the justices reten- ton on the bench.
 The indications were that the assem- bly, could not complete before mid-af- ternoon at earliest it's vote upon the resolution for the removs1 of Supreme Court Justice Hooker The assembly roll call on the removal of Justice Hooker actually began at 11:2o a. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
KILLED BY BOMB.
Boy Thought He Knew How to Ex-
 plOde It.

plOde lt.
 New York. July 20.-Eleven-year old Michael Plea. of 34I East IO4th street. was instantly killed yesterday afternoon in front of 32s East IDiih street by the explosion of a fireworks bomb he and some other boys had found in the street. The police think the bomb was to have been used in the Italian celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Little Italy and was accidentally droppel in the street.
 The Pica boy and several others were playing not far from the for mer's home when he picked up inc bomb which was enccased in a tin can. There was a small fuse extend ing from the can and the Pica joy said he understood how to fire it- One of the boys gave him a match. but when he lighted the fuse they seattar- ell. Young Pica was slow in getting away. and before he had taken many steps the bomb exploded
 He was struck with piece ef the can which penetrated his chest srd tore it apart until the heart vss ex- po<ei- Another piece struck him in ffse throat inAirting q deep wound The boys mother became so hyster1- csI when she saw her cffid-s body that she hsd to he taken to the liar lem hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
BOYS CLOSE CALL.
Small Boat They Were in Turned Turtle at nadison.

Madison. Conn, July 2O.-About a dozen boys, who are camping at Camp Tuxis. the summer encampment of the Young Mems Christian association. had a very narrow escape from drowning while attempting to cross from the mainland to the island in one boat. The small boat turned turtle and the occupants thrown into the water. Mir Harvey. who saw the accident from the shore immediately put out in bis launch and with the aid of Dr Harris succeeded in getting all the boys safe ly ashore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
BARRETT IS HELD.
Young Man Concerned in Drownins
 Accident at Bridaeport.

Bridgeport July 20.-Joseph Bar rett, nineteen years of age, was heh to-day under bonds of $500 by Cor oner Charles A. .Doten pending the completion of the enquiry now being heid on the death of Lillian Bradner, who was drowned yesterday at Sea- side park. Barrett and a companion are said to have pulled two girls into deep water and the Bradner girl was held under water so long that she was unable to assist herself and was drowned Barrett said that he was taken with cramps and was unable to give the young lady any assistance,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
REroGNITIoN DAY

Forestville. July 2o.-ReCognitiOn day exercises were held today at the camp ground of the Connecticut Chau- tauqua assembly in the presence of fully 1000 members. The regular graduation ceremonies were held in the auditorium. Arthur Derin Call Of Hartford delivered the address. The following Waterbury people were awarded diplomas. George W. Credit. Edith $. Credit. Annie <. Cashman. Thomas I. Peek.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
MERCURY GOES DOWN.

Boston, July 2O.-The weather fore casters prediction of more moderate temperature to-day than that of yes terday seemed likely to be fulfilled early to-day. During the night the mercury went down to n and there was brisk northwest breeze. At o'clock the thermometer indicated so with the humidity 5S No deaths from heat were reported during the night.
 At 3 a. m. Concord, N. H., had a temperature of 76 with 64 per cent humidity; Portland, Me, at 9:3O, re- ported temperature 70, humidity 60, and Providence, R. l., temperature "A, humidity 61.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
BECOMING ENERGETIC.

Russian Headquarters, at the front location not given), July 20.-The Jap anese advane from Korea is taking on a more energetic character and is be- ing pushed toward Mousan, Nangan and Hasagawa. The Japanese seem to have received heavy endorsements from Field Marshal Oyama's main army in front of General Linevitch. A landing of Japanese near Vladivostok would not be surprising and their operations appear to be concentrating in that direction. The Japanese ad- vance in the island of Sahalin has reached Vladimirovska. The Japanese artillery includes forty machine guns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
NnRErnRn nFIT

New York July 2l-There is no reoorl in any of the books of the Ner- eantils Trust company of he s'sSsO01 ban to which HOTzce ,- Demfnz. president of that company. testified be- fore Superintendent Hendricks. as h.-- ing been carried by the company for five CT six years. in the names of Prss5- dent James W Alexander and Comp trpIler Thouss n Jordan of the EruI,- ale Assursn-e sociery ss trustees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
TWELVE YEARS FREE.
Expert Countsrfeiter is Captured
 at Last.

Los Angeles. Cal, July 20.-After successfully eluding the United States secret service men for over twelve years, T. E. Gregory, alias Harry Leon- ard, expert cOunterfeiter and escaped convict, has been captured here and turned over to the United States au- thorities to serve out an unexpired term of seven years in the federal prison at Detroit Mich. For the last eight months he has been living with his wife in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
CAUGHT IN TIME.
Police Saw Man When Switch Was Thrown
 Narrow Escape.

Akron, Ohio, July 2O.-What is be- lieved to be deliberate attempt to wreck northbound passenger train No 5O0 on the Cleveland, Akron & Colum- bus railway was discovered just in time to prevent serious accident at BarbertOn late last night James Nc Graw. of Cleveland was caught after having thrown switch. He claimed that he had bet that he could throw the switch. He was charged with tampering with railroad property. The shifting of the switch was discovered by the police who happened to see the signal light change when the switch was thrown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
Arrestsd After Hiding For Several
 Years.

Los Angeles, Cal. July 20.-Sheriff White of this county has arrested D. T. Terry. 40 years old, former presi- dent of the Howard County bank at Nashville, Ark, on a charge of en- bezzlement in receiving money in an insolvent bank. A reward of $500 was offered for the mans capture by the state of Arkansas.
 He has been fugitive since 1903, and has been living here with his fam fly for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
TONED INTO PORT.

Vineyard Haven. Mass, July % The British schooner F.. T. Merriam. bound from Port Greville. \. &. for New York, went ashore on Shovelful shoal on Tuesday night and was towei into this port today, having been pulled afioat during the night by the tug Daniel Willard. The vessel did not spring a leak and she will proceed to her destination under sail. In the attempt 10 pull her off the shoal it was found necessary to jettison abOn half of her deckload of piling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
NOW IN THE LOCK TIP

South Manchester, July 2O.-Addict- cd to the reading of sensational litera- ture Robert Lewie, seventeen years of az, is confined in the lookup nere. charged with being the writer of threatening "black hand letters to Henry Robinson of Manchester Green. He is said to have owned up to the charge, He will be given hearing on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
HERMANN ENDOWED.

Cleveland. July 20.-JudSe Ford of the court of common pleas to-day en- Joined Garry Hermann or Cincinnati. Ban Johnson. Harry Pulliam and John E. Bruce from trying Howard C. Grif- fith of New Jersey on charges preferred against him of attempting to form an organization among five of the strong est teams of the minor leagues for the purpose of making war upon the American base ball league The hear- ing on the injunction was set for next Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-20
HOT WAyE BROKEN.

Chicago, July 20.-The hot wave has been broken in Chicago and vicinity. There have been only thirteen prostra- tions in the last twenty-four hours. Al though the weather was cooler than either Monday or Tuesday, the death list both of adults and of babies was larger. Although there were only thirteen prostrations, there were fif- teen deaths of adults recorded and nineteen infant mortalities. Most of the adults who died were prostrated before the extreme heat was modified. The street level maximum was S7,