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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
EAST AFRICAN MONARCH.
August Sovereign of Eight Years Sits on a Throne of
 Scarlet.

The king of Uganda, in British East Africa, rejoices or grieves in the some what picklish and chow-chowy name oi Daudi Chua. This august sovereign may his tribe increase!-is now going on" eight says Everybody's Magazine To beft colored scepter bearer he has a highly colored court. He sits on a throne of scarlet, and probably the court carpenters have made it world too long for his chubby little legs. Under the British protectorate folks have to be economical in Uganda, and king must grow up to his throne, and can't have custom made one every time he has growing pains. We can remember when king of Uganda was every inch a king, no matter how few his inches. So sacred, no supra purple was he tha. the remains of his food had to be buried lest its sacredness strike dead some un- happy subject. The British have changed all that Daudi-we wish we had a photograph of him-Daudi sits on his scarlet throne, leopard skin under his bare feet, a toy gun in his little hands Probably not a bit more absurd and many times more sympathetic" in. the eyes of the heavenly powers than many a wide ruling czar or kaiser that has been, is, or shall be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
THE OLD STORY
Man Didn't Know Gun Was Loaded and Shot Two
 Persons.

Plattsburg, N. r.. Nov 20--A double shooting accident occurred at West Chazy, near here, on Saturday night tne victims of which were Private Harrington of H company, U. $. in. fantry, stationed here, and Miss Belle Wltherill of West Chazy.
 Harrington was on a visit to his wire when his brother-in-law, in handling a double-barrelled shotgun. pointed 1t at Harrington. The latter pro.ested ,aa put Robinson said it wasn't loaded and to prove his assertion null. ca the trigger. The charge struck harrington just below the hip. In the excitement Robinson pulled the trigger of the other barrel and it's contents struck Miss Witherill in the neau .es making wound above her temple and tearing off a portion of her scalp. The wounds of both were aressed ,es and the physicians say they
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
INJUNCTION DENIED
Wiiner-Lishting Company Suit Will
 be Tried Out In Court.

The question whether a corporation has the right to rplace pole for It's own uses on another persons proper " without consent of the owner, will pc heard on or before December 15 by Judge Cowell in the district court. The question will come up in the suit Of Abraham Willner of Meadow street against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company for S2OO0 damages, To-day at II o'clock Judge Cowell heard motion for permanent in. Junction to restrain the company usine q pole on the plaintiffs property on Meadow street. Attorney c. G. Root appeared for the piaintif and Attorney Hlncks of Bridgeport for the defen- dant. Willner claimed that the com. spany had no right to place the nole on his property, that it has damaoad him $500 and that every day. as Jono as IL remains there, it will damage HIS property to the amount of S1O.
 Attorney Hincks replied that the poe was on the plaintiffs premises Derore the last legislature convened ana that body validated every pole tnen Ill use by the company. To which Attorney Root answered that the nola was illegally placed there at first nnd or course no legal body, the legislature or even the supreme court. cannot Ia. galize an Illegal act. Judge CowaII denied the motion with the nndar. standing that the suit for tIamages Will be tried on or before Decemh ho,. lo. Both sides agreed to this decis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
BURTON AGAIN
Kansas Senator Indicted Once More for Offering
 a Bribe.

St Louis, Mo, Nov 20.-For the sec. ond time within two years United
 States Senator J. Ralph Burton of Kansas to-day was a defendant in the United States circuit court on an in- dictment charging that he was oeffred and accepted compensation from the Rialto Grain & Securities Go of St Louis, now defunct, for using his in- fluence, while a member of the Unit ed States senate, in behalf of that con cern in certain matters pending be- fore the postoffice department at Washington.
 Senator Burton was tried and con vcited on the first indictment in March, 1904. He appealed to the United States supreme court and the case was reversed. A new indict- ment was returned last spring and about month ago demurrers filed by counsel for the defense were sustain ed by United States Circuit Judge vandevanter, who ordered that new federal grand jury be summoned to consider the evidence in possession of the United States district attorney.
 On November 10, eight days before the statute of limitations became ef- fective, the third and present indict- ment against Senator Burton was re- turned. Demurrers to this and plea in bar filed by Senator Burton's attor. neys were overruled by Judge Vande- vanter and the case ordered to trial.
 The salient point of difference be- tween the first and third indictments is that in the former Senator Burton was charged with receiving the al legged compensation in Washington, D. C., and one of the points on which the supreme court reversed the conviction was that the St Louis court did not have Jurisdiction; while the present in- dictment alleges that Senator Burton agreed to accept and did accept com pensation for his influence fin St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
SHOT, THEN
 RUN OVER Oakland Boy Trying
 to Escape.
Rode On Platform of Bag- gage Car.-Compelled En- gineer, at Point of Re- vOlver to Start His Train.

San Pablo, Cal, Nov. 2O-Joseph A.
 Wiley, an Oakland boy, IS years Of age, was mortally wounded last night by bullet fired by John Bouquet, q local constable, after fight in which revolvers were freely used, with the constable and Southern Pacific train officials at this station. After being wounded he staggered across the rail- road track and was run down by a train just pulling into the station.
 Wiley boarded the north bound train out of Oakland by jumping on the front of the baggage car while it was in motion. When the train stop ped at Stege, Brakeman Reeves and Conductor Wells went forward to force him from the train. Engineer Aitken climbed from his cab over the tender to assist if necessary. Before they got close to him Wiley drew two pistols and pointed them at the men and fred
 A bullet whizzed by Wells ear and caused him to retreat. Aitken ran back to his cab followed by bullet. Wiley then ordered the engineer to pull out and threatened to kill him if he refused and the train was started for San Pablo. Here the constable who had been warned by wire, made an attempt to capture Wiley who defied him, and the battle began anew. Ar ter number of shots had been es changed Wiley dropped mortally wounded and staggered over the tracs where he was run down by the in, coming train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
THE FIRST sTAcE-coAcH.
Line Started Between New Bruns. wick and Trenton, N. T.,
 in 1744.

As public conveyances or the stage coach had been in vogue in England since 1610, the establishment of a sim. liar conveyance was demanded ir America many years before the war for independence, says the Metropolitan Magazine. As early as 1744, therefore, stage line started to run between New Brunswick and Trenton, N. J., and by 1756 this route had been ex- tended over from New York to Phila- delphia. Moreover. as in England, so in America-the advent of the stage coach necessitated marked improve. ments in the highways, while the build. ing of better roads and turnpikes nat. urally created a greater demand for more coaches. and, what was more to the purpose. lighter vehicles. In 1771 there were but 3S conveyances of ev- cry description in the city of Phila- delphia, but by 17s4 their number had increased to S2T-more than two-thirds of which were comparatively light ve. hIcles-a condition which led one of the local papers to publish most dep- recatory article concerning the use of conyeyances in which 1t was stated that 'even farmers wanted carriages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
KEPT FIREnEN MOVING
Plenty of Alarms But Little Dama s e
 Since Saturday.

AL ll4o Saturday evening the fire department was called by box 73 to a uouDle barn on Manhan street, owned Dy Colonel F. B. Mckinney, and occu- pled by colored man named .John LlttleJohn. The building was heinz rapldiy deVonred when the firemen ar rived and although they, made good tlme and put the blaze out quickly the loss will amount to about S1.OO0 There was large amount of house hold goods in the barn and they are a total loss to the colored folks who owned them.
 At l:23 yesterday morning box 216 called the department to North suuare where fire was discovered in an ash box in the rear of the house owned and occupied by John Kirschbaum Of 70 Grove street. The blaze was put out in short order. No damage to speak of was the result.
 On Saturday afternoon about 4:45 a fire in some waste on Division street commanded the laddies' attention. A few sprinkles from the chemical en- zine put the blaze out.
 At l o'clock yesterday the meadows in the vicinity of Riverside park were blazing in good shape and an alarm was sent to the Brooklyn boys. They went down and eased the. minds of the nearby property owners.
 There are some who are inclined to believe that the first fire mentioned was of incendiary origin, but the res idents in the west end need not get scared said a fireman to-dHy. The fire may have been set. but 1t is also probable that the blaze was just an accident. During August, when the western section of the city was ont in arms over the numerous fires occur ring in that district, several were sus- pected and one young fellow jumped town at that time. There was never any proof against him excepting the fact that he cleared the dust of this city and the fires stopped. Some are foolish enough to say that he came back to the city Saturday evening on freight. jumped off near the Me Kinney barn and set 1t ablaZe. AL though the conjecture is possible, 1t Is not probable and the chances are that the young man in question is far away is the opinion of most of the west end citizens.
 Deputy Chief Doids of the fire de partment. when asked to-day if he thought the fire on Alanhan street Saturday was of Incendiary origin, said emphatically: "No. The origin of all the fires Saturday and yester- day has been explained and there Is no suspicion of firebug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
srEAMER Is DETAINED.

Victoria, B. C.. Nov. 20-The steam CT Carlisle Is detained at Saigon with A cargo of arms and ammunition val ned at s4.5O0,OO0 on board because the Russian government refuses to pay her time charges according to ad- vices received here by a local ship ping firm from Saigon. The Carlisle left vIadivostok In December last with cargo of war munitions taken from the yladivostok defenses to strengthen Port Arthur. Japanese fishermen, OH learning the nature of her cargo, tried to sink her. An Amer lean warship protected her and con voyed the steamer to Manila. When Captain lessen learned that ROjest- vensky had passed Singapore he es- sayed to join the fleet. Failing to find the balance of tine squadron he went to Saigon where the steamer re- malned tied up with her cargo on honrd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Poplars in search of Watsr.

The thirsty roots of row of poplar trees in Traverse City made 1t necessary to take up and replace the tile drain which the trees choked and in some in- stances destroyed. Seeking for water the roots struck out fG the sewer. Baked by resistance, but not discour- aged, they travelled alongside. searzhing for weak or imperfect joints through which to enter, and when such were found they promptly occupied them, the roots knotting up like den of snakes in winter quarters. In one instance sey- eral roots travelled side by side many feet. inspecting every inch of pipe along the way for a weak Joint in the de- ses.-Detroit News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
PANIC AT JEWISH MASS
 MEETING IN CHICAGO
Attendants at Service Were Worked Into White Heat by Prayers and Lamentions -One Man Painted and There Was Rush for the Deor-No One Was Hurt, Those in Charge Quickly Allayed the Fears of All Present

Chicago, Nov 2O.-Scenes of panic interrupted the mourning service held Or the murdered Jews in Russia ip the synagogue of the Congregation Beth Hamedrash Hagodol U'Bnei Jacob, yesterday. Worked into q white heat of emotion by the prayers ano lamentations of the pathetic service, the 800 Jews in the synagogue, many with relatives and friends dead or in immediate danger, were startled at the ;ound of disturbance in the rear of the hall.
 A thud on the floor and frightened cries told that man had tainted. An unreasoning fear struck the women ill the galleries and many of the men below In a flash the scene was changed from one of wild grief to one ofsa mob seeking escape. It did not last long, however, and no one was hurt seriously. All through the ghetto memorial services were held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
HAD CLOSE CALL
Han Fell and Just Cleared Tracks Near Hendricken
 School as Car Sped By.

A man had very close call for his life Saturday night on East Main street, near the Hendricken school II was about 11:45 and the Cheshire car was coming along at lively speed when the fellow with his hat in ms hand went out to hail the car. He stood between the rails and signalIesa to the motorman. The latter hanoaa ms gong, thinking the victim of sDir- US would get out of the way when ina car came closer. The speed of inc car slackened none the man srood Just where he was. but just as tbe car was almost upon him he fell back on the street his feet just clearing the rails. The car whizzed on and 2 couple of fellows who were passing along ran out and picked the man MD The fall did not hurt him and he was taken home. It was close shave and the fellow was lucky to escape. Al young lady who witnessed the incident tainted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
SAILORS CRIED
English Jackies Considered Deserters and Not Al.
 lowed to Board Vessels.

New York, Nov 2O.-About 200 sail OTIS from the British squadron com handed by Prince Louis of Battenberg were missing from their slips when the squadron made ready to sail. Sev- eral of those who had overstayed their leave were turned away when they tried to board their ships to-day. As 1t was within few hours of the fleets sailing time when they made their be- lated appearance, the officers treated them as deserters, refusing to let them step aboard. The officers said that they were willing to lose these men on the principle that they are worth less and their loss good riddance
 Many of the rejected sailors cried. Their uniforms in some cases had been taken from them in Bowery re- sorts and they had spent all their money before returning to their war ships. Many of them immediately ap- piled to the immigration authorities for their return to England. Commissions CT Watchorn said that fine of $2 a head would be levied on the princess fleet for every sailor who appears to have been left stranded in New York, the same as imposed on captains of transatlantic steamers for every i'm migrant smuggled into the United States without due examination.
 The British ships weighed anchor shortly before noon and proceeded down the Hudson river bound for Gibraltar. The Drake, Prince Louis's flagship, was the last to get under way
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
CITY NEWS

A son was born this morning to Mir
 and Mrs Patrick Cowper of Mill
 street.
 Mrs Annie Andrulis died this morn. ing at her home, 246 Bank street She
 had been III for some time past.
 Harold F. Rogers of Waterbury has l accepted a position as Organist of the
 Episcopal church of Watertown. There was a rumor current amonp
 the lawyers to-day that Attorney IT.
 u. Church began the preparation Of
 papers in an action for Comptroller |.
 A Goodrich against NJ. D. Russell, who
 was elected comptroller at the recent
 election. Only few days more re-
 main in which proceedings can be in- sututed. Attorney Church denied having begun work on such an action
 He would not say, however. if a suit Is contemplated.
 It was rumorel around town tbis
 afternoon that TrlpIett, right fackle on the Fort Terry team. who was bad
 " hurt In yesterdays game. was dead. There Is nothing to the rcpo.l as the injured man, although moi f,iliv recovered from the kick which he re- ceived in the head. was much improy ed when he left Waterbury last even Ing. There were several hard things said today around town about the treatment the fellow received after .he was Injured. He lsy on the cold ground for some time. until someone finally had sense enough to 70 through the crowd and find Dr Mum. who treated the player. Fort Terry's cap tain. Campbell. procured the services of Jimmie" Mulville's wagon and the man was finally carried to the Broad way hotel. where he was made com fortable enough to take the trip home
 A meeting of fhe CroSlg High school football team was held this af- ternoOn to determine whether tha game scheduled for this city next Fri day afternoon with MidtIle90wn High shall be played. The meeting was presided over by Principal Wfiby. No sooner was the meeting called tO or der than some of the players wanted l Manager Fitzgerald to give a report l of the money he had expended and l during fbe season. They I want to know what the manager Is | doing with the mOTgy. Fitzxeraif. 4 according to several of the students sud some of the players. is the best that the Crosby has had in years. and I from the face of things. thls is 50. He has arraugcd more ganles. c0ilectpS1 mOre mouey. purchased sweaters for the team. the first time Sslch a thing has happened in years. and a week SEQ last Saturday played the first home game here in four yearS. He had much to contend against. but he stuck it out in good fashion aFsi now some of the players want to cznrel he game Friday Principal wiIby ap- pointed FffzE1ah some tine aEo He said he would render report st the end of the season and show where lhe moneT has rone As 1t 6. tle team sill neet to-moTgw to secide about ihe game Friday F1tEEerald is a fun ler and one uf the highest mambers sf his eia2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
CREW Is DIVIDED.

Honolulu Nov. 2O-lt Is reported that the Russian cruiser Lena which unexpectedly came here went near enough to vladivostok to get into wireless communication with that port and was warned to keep away unless ln sympathy with the people in their uprising against the government. It is said that the officers were d. vided in opinion and the crew was In sympathy with the uprising. It is im- possible to confirm this report because the captain of the Lena will not be interviewed and the officers will not dIscuss the voyage. The appearance cf the Lena af Honolulu has not yet been explained She left San Fran cisco for vlsdlvostok with enough eoal to carry her to her destination, and at $ time when she was due to be in that port she steamed into Honolulu harbw with very little coal ir her hunkerz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
JAPAN DECLINES.

Tokio, Nov 20.-It is reported here that Russia, experimenting mutiny or the prisoners on board the transports conveying them from Japan, asked the Japanese government to convey them with warships to Vladivostok, hut Japan declined to do so Strong enmity between the members of the army and navy on the vessels is said to exist. Admiral Rojetvensky is re- ported to be keeping to his cabin on the Boroneji General Danieloff, who came here to arrange for the transfer of the prisoners, has left Toklo in haste for NagasaH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20

London, Nov 20.-There was an- other poverty parade" in the street or London this afternoon. Some 5000 10 6o0O unemployed men and few women marched along the Thames en- Dankment to Hyde park, where they ilstened to speeches and adopted reso- lutions conforming charity as cure Tor lack of employment and demand ing the summoning of parliament to lnltlate works of national utility. Red nags were seen and banners bearing such devices as Curse your charity, we want york; and "There is a limit to human endurance" indicated the temper of the processionists. The Iharcn, however, was quite orderly and tie to do. N' '-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
Unmarked Churches.

"one of the greatest difficulties I en- counter in seeing New York" com Flained the visitor, 'Is the lack of signs on your churches. notice a beautiful church. and, of course, want to know what 1t is A little tin sign on the side seems a help. but when I consult t learn only the name of the undertaken. Why should the church ad- vertise him to the tourist instead of stating It's own name and denomination ' This having an undertaken thrust on you when you're out sightseeing s some thing of a shock"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
LUXE LOCKWOOD DEAD.

Greenwich. Nov 20.-Luke Adol- phus Lockwood one Of the most em- inent members of the Masonic frater- nity in the United States. author oS "LockwOod's Masonic Jurfprudence.- = and senior member of the law firm of Lockwood X Wells. New York city. died at his home here to-day of rnen- mOnia. He was past master of the worshipful grand lodge of Connect cut He was n years of aze and leaves a widow and three children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
JAPAN HAS ACCEPTED.

St Petersburg, Nov 20.-Tie ques- ton of the rank of the Russian lega- ton at Toklo is practically settled. Japan agreeing to accept M. Bnkhme- .tleff as minister with the understand ing that the legation later will be raised to an embassy. During she ne- gotiations now in progress at Pekin between Baron Komura, the special envoy of Japan. and the Chinese oifi- clals. Russian diplomacy has simply been directed to safeguarding Russian interests at Pekin. The Chinese gov ernment has already given Russia as- surances that China will not enter into any secret treaty with Japan covering Manchuria and that Russia will be entitled to the benefits of any priv ileges Japan obtains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
TuG ANp scow AGRorNn

Guilford. Nov. 20-The tug Atkins Hughes of Philadelphia. is aground off the south side of Faulkner island. about two hundred feet south of fine Faulkner island buoy. The ing was towing a large barge light from Point Judith to saehem's head when through a mlscalculatiOn the tug went ashore at two o'clock this morning. The seow also grounded. Word was sent to New London for wnecking tug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-20
WILL RECOMMEND CHANGES.

San Francisco, Nov 20.-Emyron Wolfe, the present state insurance com missioner, as result of the develop ments made during the insurance in vestigation in New York, has decided to go before the legislature and recom- mend important changes in the laws covering the regulation of insurance companies in California. He has de- cided that no company should be al- lowed to do business in this state if its assets exceed $5O0.O0OOO0. Wolfe also believed there should be concert cd action by the various states so that insurance legislation might be made uniform.