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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
FIREnEN
 INJURED Narrow Escapes In New York Fire
Tenants Had to Jump for Their Lives - Fire Sup. posed to be the Work of an Incediary.

New York, Aug 3-Several tenants of three-story double frame tenement at 643 Lorimer street, Brooklyn, were badly injured in jumping from the windows of their rooms during what is believed to have been an incendiary fire in that building early today. The fire was started in the hallway by the use of an explosive.
 Tessia Velluci and Lizzie Cessi, girls, were painfully injured in a jump from the third story to the roof of an extension before the fire depart ment arrived. Mrs Annie Delbert and her three children were found uncon- sclous from smoke in their apartments, while the husband and father had taken refuge on the roof. He was rescued by two fremen, who were badly burned in bringing him to the street.
 The neighborhood was startled by a fusillade of revolver shots from Italians in nearby tenements who took that method of giving an alarm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
MAKES A STATEMENT.
Blanchard Hopes that Quarantine Friction May bs Avoided.

Baton Rouge. La, Aug. 3.-Gover- nor Blanchard gave out a long state ment last night concerning the con trOversy with Mississippi. in the course Of which he said:
 While it is my firm intention to employ the means at my command to afford adequate protection 10 the citi- zens of Louisiana from acts of depre- dation on the part of the Mississippi quarantine guards. I trust that furth- CT friction may be avoided. wired the governor of Mississippi this af- ternoon calling his attention to the published reports of the acts of the Mississippi quarantine patrol boats. and advising him that official reports confirmed these published state ments.
 Governor Vardeman sent this re ply: Fl shall instruct the Mississippi quarantine guards not to enter upon Louisiana territory or violate the law of Louisiana. and l am going to also see to it that the people of Louisiana are not permitted to violate the quar- antine regulations of Mississippi see no necessity for any trouble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
NEW WAGE SCALE.

Pittsburg, Aug 3.-President Shaf- fer of the Amalgamatcd Association of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers. has been notified that the officials of the Cohoes Steel Co of Troy. N. Y.. have consent eI tC operate Hnicn plant if an agree mcnt can be reached oI, wage scale. Tfis compars h.s nct recognized the unIoL in past years and it is the first move on the part of the Amalgamated association to invade the eastern mills which are nearly all operated on q acn-i basis.
 As soon as the wage scale is arranged With the Cohoes Steel Co it is said a nev wage scale will bc presented to the other easter ncJnceins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
HORSES BURNED
Big Barn Belonging to Representative
 Barnes Destroyed.

New Milford, Aug 3.-Several large barnS belonging to Representative An drew G. Barnes, who lives at Board mans Bridge, two miles from here, were burned early to-day with most of their contents. Seven horses, bull and a number of calves fell victims to the flames and large quantity of hay was destroyed. The loss is esti- mated at $12,OOO. Mir Barnes had about 5000 insurance on the proper ty. Although the cause of the blaze has not been determined, there is suspicion that it may have been set maliciously by some one having a grudge against the owner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
SUNRISE BUCLE CALL.
Booming of Guns Marked Sscond Days Exercises at Sault Ste Marie.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich. Aug 3.-Com- memoration exercises in the govern ment park here adjoining the ship canal made up the second days pro- gram of the semi-centennial celebra- tion of the opening of the St Mary's ship canal which conects Lake Su- perior with the lower lakes. The ex- ercises took the form of program of addresses, the feature of which was an address by vice-President c. w.. Fairbanks.
 A bugle call and the boom of sun rise gun at Fort Brady opened the sec ond day of the celebration. The streets leading to the park were early filled with thousands of persons walk ing to the scene of the days exercises. A concert by the Calumet and Hecla band at 9 o'clock opened the exercises. After the distinguished guests and speakers had taken their places on the stand Archdeacon Lord of Sault Ste Marie offered the invocation.
 Chase s. Osborn of this city fol- lowed with an address of welcome. Peter White of Marquette, president of the commission which had in charge the celebration, then spoke on '"The Development of tho Lake Superior region" Mir White. who is pioneer of the Upper Peninsula. described the development of the mining industry both copper and iron in the Upper Peninsula, and the marvellous growth of the lake marine traffic since the opening of the first $50 feet locks here fifty years ago.
 Other addresses were made by Con- gressman Burton of Ohio, chairman of the rivers and harbors committee of the house of representatives; Rodolphe Lemieux. solicitor general of the Do minion of Canada: Governor Warner of Michigan on ''The State of Michi- gan" and the building of the St Mary's canal: United States Senator Burrows on "The Future of American Com merce," and William Livingstone, president of the Lake Carriers associ- ation on 'The Navigation of the Great Lakes"
 A number of impromptu addresses were made by other guests.
 The commemoration services were so long that they were divided into a morning and afternoon program. the speakers and distinguished guests being entertained during the interval at luncheon at the Sault De Ste Marie club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
WAS BADLY DAMAGED.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-Advices. have been received here by the mall: steamer Siberia just arrived from the orient that the former Toyo Risen Ka- bushiki kaisha's liner Nippon was so badly damaged by the shells of the Russian warships during the battle of the Sea of Japan that it was found necessary to run the vessel ashore to save her from being a total loss She was one of Admiral TOgO's scouting vessels and was the first to discover Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet on the morning of the great naval battle. It was while bearing the news to the Japanese fleet that the well known steamer met disaster.
 Ever since the beginning of the war in the far east the Nippon and her sister ships, America and Hong Kong, formerly engaged in the trade between this city and the orient, have being doing duty for Japan as con- verted cruisers and scout ships. From all accounts the Nippon can be raised when she will again resume service on her old run.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
BRYAN'S SON ILL
Sixteen Year Old Lad Suferink From
 an Operation.

Chicago, Aug Civilian J. Bryan, lr, l6 years old, is lying at the Pres byterian hospital where he underwent surgical operation yesterday for the removal of an abscess on his right knee. Young Bryan is a student at Winona Lake, Ind, military academy.
 The hospital physicians announced that his condition was not dangerous, but that the prompt bringing of him to Chicago prevented serious opera tion. The abscess was first noted two weeks ago. A corn on his right foot first became inflamed after it had been accidentally cut. The cut became in fected and it was for this reason that blood poisoning was feared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
SUSPECTS IN BARN.
One of the Men Wanted Tries to Es-
 cape. But Is Caught.

One or tDe NIGH Wanteu lrles to Tss-
 cape. But Is Caught.
 Somerville, \. l., Aug 3.-Three men charged with robbing three houses. waylaying and robbing a farmer and attempting to hold up trolley, all in one night, were captured yesterday morning by the local police and a posse of armed citizens in q barn on the Radel estate.
 David McManus, a farmer. staggered into town at an early hour with bat. tered head and torn clothes and told the police he had been waylaid and robbed during the night on the high way near Finderne. He found the footprints of three men leading to an old barn on the Radel farm. He dis covered his assailants asleep in the haymow and hurried off to give the alarm.
 The men were about to leave the barn when the posse surrounded it. John Duffey. alias Hack Libey. a noted desperado. who escaped from the Middlesex county jail some time ago and has since been implicated in a number of rObberies. made desperate attempt to escape. He made a feint to surrender and then overpowered two policemen and made a run for his life. He was pursued by Policemen Koch and Gulich. who fired ten shots at him. Libey dodged among the un- derbush and none of the shots took ef- feet.
 In his flight he dropped revolver. Libey was captured after a hard fight The other two men surrendered when they found 1t was impossible t0 es cape. One of them is Red" Hsrring- ton. who had recently been released from the Railway reformatory. The third man arrested gave his name az John Began. The prisoners were com mitted by Justice Kitchen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
NO PAY COMING
Patterson Ohliclals Bsmoan the Ab.
 sencs of Mayor Belchsr.

Patterson, N. J., Aug. 3.-This city is without head and the city officials cannot collect their salaries, owing to the continued mysterious absence of Mayor William H. Belcher, who dis appeared on Monday last This cha otic state of affairs must continue for at least ten days from the time of Mir Belcher's disappearance before an acting mayor can assume the reins of the city government. All the sal aries of the city officials and employees are now due and are ready to- be paid, lacking only the mayors sigma ture.
 It was reported this afternoon that Mayor Belcher was on his way to Cali fornia, where his brother, Peter O. Belcher. is a big real estate deaier, ill the Red Lands district. Prosecutor Emily said today that Mayor Belcher's borrowing would amount to S75,0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
UNSATISFACTORY
Objection Made to Ssnaipf Lahorsrs
 to Panama.

Tokio, Aug 3.-The immigration companies object to sending laborers to Panama to work on the canal on the ground that the conditions there are unsatisfactory. They assert that there are no arrangements to care for the sick, no provisions for returning home the families of deceased labor CTS and no allowance of passage mon- ey. They also assert that the drink ing water and sanitary conditions are bad. The government placed the question of sending the laborers anu the conditions before the emigration authorities who found as above stated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
DOG sTAMPEDES TENANTS.
His Yelps Cause Them to Take to
 Fire Escapes.

Fire escapes.
 New York, Aug 3.-An Irish terrier stampeded an apartment house before it was shot and killed by policemen yesterday afternoon in the bathroom of the apartments of Mrs Helen Straub, No 302 East 91st street.
 Before the dog was killed it had chased nearly every tenant out on Il fire escape, screaming and crying.
 The dog had been playing with Mrs Straub's son, Archie. when it suddenly began running about the room yeipins and snarling. The door to tine public hall was open and the dog ran at Miss Mary Hamilton. who was com ing out of her apartment across the hallway.
 Miss Hamilton ran back and got on the fire escape, closing the window af- ter her. The dog returned to the Straub apartment and chased Mrs Straub out to the fire escape. and when it found it could not get at her ran back to the dining room. where young Stradb took refuge on the table. The terrier made repeated efforts to get at him. but each time he beat it of with chair.
 The screams of the women. togeth- CT with the baying of the terrier. put the house in an uproar. The tenants thought the place was on fire and ran for the fire escapes.
 Policeman Corbett. of the East S1th street station. heard the screams and ran to the Straub apartment. Archie Straub shouted warning to him. but too late. AS he entered the door the dog sprang at him. hut was knocked down by a blow from the policeman's club. The terrier ran into ti~. bath room. where it was imprisoned by the closing of the door.
 Mrs Straub returned from the fire escape and asked the policeman to fila the dog. He opened the door and stuck in his club. which was seized ty the dog. He drew the snarling. snapping terrier to the opening and then shot 1t. The dog Is supposed to have been mad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
 AT
 The hampson SeIIew Furniture Co. ll6.I2o Bank Street. Next ts Reld { uuthes. What Pretty Dining Chairs. 7

How can you show such large as- sortment of dining chairs and all such nice patternsT
 T never saw such fine finished din- ing chairs anywhere as what Hamp- son-Sellew Co sell.''
 "why, I paid g for my dining chairs and they're not one bit better than those Hampson-Sellew offer as only s2."
 "The way those dining chairs ars made would make them last lifetime with ordinary care"
 "If there's a place on earth where you can get reliable furniture your full moneys worth-it's at the Hamp- son-Sellew store"
 That's the most graceful shaped dining chair for s4 that I have ever seen"
 "see how nicely the tables and buf- fets and sideboar1s match up with the dining chairs"
 Just look at that buffet for only s25. See the fine finish 1t has"
 Let's % up stairs and see the Glen wood Ranges
 There is no other range on the mar ket that is as carefully made and with as good iron as the Glenwood. know the foundry-have worked there. and they're swfulIy particular
 That new Cabinet Glenwood is . dandy range"
 Have seen those new psrIcr suitsi No: let's look at them
 well, We'll Mother paid a hur- dred dollars for q parlor suit that does not begin to be ss pretty as that one for ss750
 somehow the HampsonseiIew peo- pie seem to have a way ef picking out such sensible looking furniture that it's a pleasure to look through their stock---
 -ask the salesman to show us thst s5o chamber suit The one Mary Bss was the sso one the Hsnp>on-seslev Co have advertised so m1ch--
 T read this co1cernrs sdrerfisessest in the Democrat every night and I've picked SD some rccs Iarxsins by ssing 90
 -D5s vou se< the<e soz<bes in Hanp- e.n-<<u<v7s window ss a1vertisu1n They'fe . sssp bsught sne-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
MAY RAISE THE RATES

Boston. Aug. 3.-The question Of raising the assessment rates of the organization was to be considered to- day at the convention of the Inter national Catholic Order of Foresters- and it was expected that an animated discussion on the issue would devel- op. Another matter of moment tO the order was the question of excluding firemen from membership on acrount of the insurance risk involved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
DEATH BY FIRE.

Warren, Mass, Aug 3.-News of tho death by fire of Mrs Lyman R. Hawkes. and Miss Anna Skipper, visitor at Hawkes. homestead, was received hero to-day. The women were burned to death during fire which. destroySSf the Hawkes. family house, in a se- cluded section of the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
LINEvITCH'S ARMY.

Tokfo, Aug. 3.-An unofficial re- port has been received to the effect that General Linevitch's first army is disposed near Chungmumen, that the second army holds the Fenghwa-Pa- mienchen line, and that the third ar my occupies positions in the vicinity of Taoma. Bodies of cavalry protect the extremities of either wing. ,s
 It is reported that the Russians are gradually strengthening the forces south of the Tumen river in North ern Korea. The total number of men is estimated at twenty-two thousand. The force north of thS Tumen along the lines of communication Is said to be small.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ASSETS sHRUNK 40 PER CENT

Buffalo. Aug. 3.-The report Of George F. Heating and George R. Teller. appraisers of the defunct Ger man bank. appointed by State Super intendent Kilburn. filed their report at the County Clerks office yesterday. U shows that the face value of the banks assets was SG.199,1Ie.
 The actual worth of these assets are estimated by the appraisers to he worth only S3.930.701. The two items showing the greatest depreciation are demand notes and time notes The face value of demand notes was s1 252 324: actual value S3e9. .913 Time notes total s3.0lI. .46s: appraised vaIue. g. 227 .92S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.

South Manchester. Aug 3.-A man arrested here last night by State Po- Iicrman E. ]. Hurley on suspicion that he was the assaiIant of DesIa Anderson in Southford on July 25. vas still confined in the Iockup this noon. hut it was expected that Super |Intepdent Egan of the state police |rsuI.i arrive during the afternoon to krke him fo New Haven The man .ssd he was George C. Stewart and khat he had been a soIdier in the Phil &rpine isisuds-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.

East Hartford. Aug 3--Carl F. Bean A buiIding contractor of this place. los, by fire early today two tobacco sheds two barns. two horses. six cows. twea- ty-eight tons of hay. farming imple- ments. lumber and two car loads f shingles. the whole tOtallinz a loss O. SsGDa. An insurance of S3-30 par tiaIIv offsets the boss The fire was discovered by a neiehbor vho was driving along in a market wagon The fire is believed to be of fncendiary origin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ToR A NEW PLANT

PIzinfeld- Conn. Aug 3.-GrOund will t.e broken tomorrow at the plant of the Iavton Manufacturing Co for a mill structure 10 be 2z5 by 100 feet in area snd with weave shed ssI- joining to he 5a ty l50 feet- The a. pacity of the addition will be SsDO spinile<. and about trp additional hands VII be needed Fssey cyttcn fabrics will be made fer fnisbers si ZarleetiIIe. R I-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
RIG REVENUE FRAUDS FOUND.

AsheviIle. \. C.. Aug 3--Gigsntic frauds in the United States internsl reyenue service have been unearthed in this state by special agents sent from Washington to investigate per. sistent rumors that have reached the department of justice that wholesale violations of the revenue laws were going on in North Carolina
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ENDED RELATIVES wRANGLE

Rochester. \. Y., Aug. 3-while relatives were wrangling for control of his estate. valued at more than a million dollars. Samuel \. 0uthout. brewer and dealer in real. estate. an octogenarian. died at his home in this city last night. Justice Nash yes terday had appointed a committee to care for Mir Outhout's estate. acting upon the petition of relatives. His business had been looked after by his wife. to which other heirs object os1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ALGER'S YACHT.

Middle Island Light. via Alpena, Mich, Aug 3.-The yacht Sitarah, owned by R. A. Alger. jr, of Detroit. and the only yacht left in the Port Huron to Mackinac race conducted by the Country club of Detroit, passed this station at 12.5O a. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
CONFESS TO MANY THEFTS.
Gang of Young Jailbirds Gagged by
 Clever Merchant.

Ithaca, N. Y., Aug 3.-Through the persistent efforts and clever detective work of 0. R. Rorafaugh, a grocer of this city, whose store was burglarized twice during the past two weeks. four of a gang of thieves that has beo' en- tering and robbing scores of business places have been captured. They are Elmer Bichel. Rover Barton, Ernest Minor and Moravah Quail, ranging from 17 to 20 years of age. They have confessed to a number of rObberies.
 Bichel was recently released on sus. pended sentence Minor was only a short time ago released from jail after a four months sentence. and Barton and Quail have both been at the El' mira reformatory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
TRAIN WRECKED.

One Woman Fatally Injured and Sev-
 eral Others Seriously.
 Johnstown, Pa. Aug. 3.-The morn- ing train from Lockwood to Johns town over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was wrecked at about S:3O today eight miles from this city. One woman was fatally injured, an- other probably so. and six others so badly nurt that they had to be taken to hospital. The cars left the track because of broken rail and rolled down a steep embankment into a creek.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
RUSSIAN TOPEDO BOAT
 DESTROYERS AT WORK.
Two of Them Attacked Small Merchant Vessel Early This Morning e-captain and Small Boy Killed Sixty Shots in All Were Fired by the Russians. Seven Only of Them Taking Effect.

Tokio, Aug 3.-It is officially re- ported that two Russian torpedo boat destroyers appeared off Chung Ching on the northern coast of Korea at 4:4O this morning and attacked the Keisho, small merchant vessel. The destroy CTS fired sixty shots, seven of which hit the vessel, killing the captain and one boy and injuring two of the crew. The vessel was able to proceed on her voyage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
OFF TO SEE SUN ECLIPSE.
Scientists Go 1.4OO Miles to Watch
 Minutes 3S Seconds Spectacle.

Minutes 3S SecOnus Spectacle.
 Quebec. Aug 3.-A party of scien- lists left here yesterday on 1.400 mile trip into Labrador to make obser- vations of the total eclipse of the sun. which occurs on August 90. In the party are Professor Delury and Dr Chant. of Toronto university: Profes- sor Menies. of Agincourt observatory. and members of the Royal Astronomi- cal society. The expedition is in charge of Dr W. F. King. astronomer in charge of the observatory at Ot- tawa.
 The party will proceed to the head of Hamilton Inlet in the north of Lab rador. There the total eclipse can bc seen and the observations will not he interfered with by fogs. The eclipse will last two minutes and thirty eight seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
ARRESTED IN CHURCH.
Alleged Embezzler Had Been Missing
 From Home Three Years

From Home Three Years
 New York. Aug 3.-William Hentz. formerly meat dealer in Hackensack V. l.. who disappeared from that town three years ago when a warrant was issued for his arrest on charge of emfpezzleDent- was caught yesterday and locked in the Hackensack jail He came from New York city to at- tend the funeral services at Little Ferry of his niece. Miss Annie Magis.
 When in ehuch. someone touched Hentz on the shoulder and said he was wanted essssoe- AS he walked down the steps Marshal Van Ssderes plaFesi him under arrest
 Judge Zshriskie fixed bad st x9sl which was not furaz>he,i Ex-Prs>e- euror F. W Stszz- counsel for the sc- cu<r-f man. said fhst Henfz let the xos he collected for his employer sed did not spprcpriete t to his evn use-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
THREEMrNUTE JUSTICE.

West Virginia T. F. Administers Law
 in Record Time
 Fairmont. W. vs. Aug BE s. Amos. justice of the peace and a mem Der of the city council broke the rec- ord for quick administration of the law here last evening when he fined Nick Costello sS5 for killing rabbit out of season
 The justice was seated ct the coun- eiI table when called. and after . lapse of three minutes be vas hack again having i><uei a warrant for Costello tried him. sdjudzci him guilty. sssees<d the ane and collected it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
EXPLOSION AT ESOPUs.
Report Sent Out That Thirty Men
 Were Killed.

Kingsotn. \. r.. Aug 3.-It is re- ported here that number of men. said to be thirty or more, were killed by an explosion at Esopus to-day. The explosion occurred at the dynamite fac tory of the Nitre Powder Co at Ming's Hollow, in Esopus township. X report was received at the police station here that only six men were killed and number injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-03
DON'T COUNT CASH IN STORM.
Debiasto Did, Bolt Struck Him and
 Burned Money. $2OO of It.

New York, Aug 3.-During thun- der storm yesterday afternoon light ming performed peculiar freak. Louis Dcbiasto was sitting under his piazza in Valley street counting out his money preparatory to a trip to Italy. A flash of lightning nearly blinded him. and when he recovered his sight. his pocketbOok and money were missing.
 The lightning had struck the pocket book and burned up the money, and yet Debiasto's hands were not even scorched. There was about $200 in the pocketbook. representing many years savings Debiasto was dazed for sev- eral hours.