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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
GEO. WALLACE DEAD.
The Well Known Proprietor of . , QuassapauG Hotel

George Wallace, representative in the general assembly from Middle-l bury, died this forenoon at his home in Quassapaug after an illness of about & week. MT Wallace was for many,t years proprietor of the Wallace house and was highly respected by all wnoy had business or social relations with him. In his younger years he worked, as clerk in the dry goods firm of Mil- Ter and Peck and had wide acqualnl- ance here. Some time since he was awarded the contract for carrying the mail between Middlebury and Water bury and entered upon the duties of the office July 1. He was a repuDli- can in politics and took an active in- terest in public matters especially such matters as pertained to his own party. He lived near Thomas Kelly, the bak- CT, and in speaking of him to-day Mir Kelly said that no man could wish for more agreeable neighbor He re- garded him as very good citizen and considered him loss to the town in which he had resided nearly all his life time. MT Wallace was taken i'll at Hartford last week and went Home thinking that he would be all right af- ter short rest, but he grew worse and sank gradually until the end came. He leaves widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
BALTIMORE FLOOD.
Much Damage to Property But No
 Lives Were Lost.

Baltimore, July 6.-The flood last night which was caused by the. over flow of Jones's falls, a stream which runs through the central part of Balti- morex and which resulted from cloud burst at Timonium in Baltimore coun- ty, has completely subsided, the water in the falls having fallen almost as quickly as it rose.
 In the city no lives were lost and the damage will be confined to the streets in the vicinity of the falls. The total loss is roughly estimated at $5O,- 900.
 In the country north of Baltimore the storm was terrific and the fall of rain extraordinary. Several suburban towns were hemmed in until an early hour this morning, but so far no report of the loss of life has been received. Scores of small farmers were com pelled to abandon their houses and flee for their lives, in some instances their homes, furniture and wagons being carried away in the flood. The loss will be large.
 Some fear was felt for the safety of the railroad bridges near Baltimore, but all these have been found to be se- cure and the trains on all the roads went out on schedule time to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
STAYS
Union City Voters Bound to Keep Him at Head of
 School.

The voters of the Union City school district seem determined to override | the action of the committee, for at a special meeting called last evening
 they voted to engage Principal John | F. Scannell for the ensuing year | despite the fact that the committee have dismissed him. Almost every taxpayer in the district was present, and they seemed to be all in favor of | the principal. The resolution on which
 Mir Scannell was engaged was pre- scented by Harry Roberts and was to the effect that the district committee be notified by the secretary that the taxpayers of the district voted to re- quest them to re-engage MT Scannell. Howard Isbell, member of the committee, asked that action be de- ferred on the resolution until the trou- bles between the principal and the committee be settled, but no one cared to listen to him. He had no personal objection to Mir Scannell, but the chances were, he said, that when MT Scannelps bill for his salary is pre- scented it will not be honored.
 A second resolution presented by MT Roberts was also carried. It was to the effect that the cerk notify the com mittee of the peoples displeasure at tue committees action in dismissing Mir Scannell and that such action is dlsapproved of by the taxpayers.
 The next question now is where will tle money come from with which to pay Mir Scannell, for 1t is obvious that unless settlement of the difficulty is made the committee will not take any measures to pay him, and consistently they cannot do so as they have voted to dismiss him.
 Attorney O'Neill, counsel for MT Scannell, was in great. humor to-day over the action taken by the meeting last evening. He said that in view of that action all trouble is practically settled, for 1t would be the height of folly for any board elected by the peO- pie to oppose the wishes of their con- stituents. Regarding the injunction which he had served upon the commit tee yesterday enjoining them from dis missing Mir Scannell, Mir ONeill had nothing to say.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
THE VERDICT STANDS
Judie Wheeler Refuses to Grant
 Morris Dobkins New Trial

The case against Morris Dobkins for theft of $l49 worth of copper scrap the property of the Southern New Eng land Telephone company from the eiee- tric light station in Naugatuck, Febru- ary 1, was disposed of in the superior court by Judge Wheeler of Bridgeport to-day. Judge Wheeler came to town to hear a motion by the defense to set aside the verdict on the grounds that it was against the evidence. Monday evening DObkins was found guilty ar ter the jury was four hours out, and was sentenced to not less than two and not more than three years in state prison.
 Some exceedingly strong statements were made to the court during the ar gument by the defense. It was said that since Dobkins has been in jail he has suffered paralytic shock and that his hair. which was quite dark MoNday morning. is now almost white. Attor- ney O'Neill laid it into Bronson. as sistant superintendent for the Con necticut Railway and Lighting com pany in Naugatuck.
 Before the arguments began. Mir O'Neill asked that man named Jones an employe of George w. Benedict, Naugatuck, whom it was said weighted lot of copper for Bronson and Dob kins on April 22. 1901. would testify that he saw Bronson and Dobkins in the office on that day. Jones ap- proached Assistant States Attorney Kellogg with his story first, but MT Kellogg said that while he had no de- sire to send any innocent person to iail or the state prison, MT oNehl was the man Jones should see.
 MT O'Neill asked the court to stay proceedings until he would speak With Jones but the court said he had given counsel all the latitude possible. and the question was not asked Benedlct when he was on the stand if any or his employees had weighed copper for the accused or Bronson.
 The arguments then began. after which the court said he would have to deny the motion for new trial and also a.motion for a bond in case of ap- peal.
 When Mrs Dobkins was told the courts decision she began to wall and cry out in a most obvious manner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
THE CORRUPT PRACTICES
 BILL WAS PASSED TO-DAY.
An Amendment Tackled on by New Haven Man Was Defeated-The Bill Concerning Car Vestibules Was Passed Also-The State Fire Marshal Bill Was Sen, Way Back With the Tenure of Office Bill

Hartford, Conn, July 6.-The house met at 10:30 this morning and after disposing of miscellaneous calendar matters considered as special order of the day the various telephone bills which have been the subjects of lengthy hearings and much agitation since early in the session.
 The following measures were reject ed by the house this morning on ad- verse reports of the railroads commit tee; Resolution incorporating the Glas- tonbury and Manchester Railway com- pany; bill repeating the statutes con- cerning the removal or snow and ice and the obstruction of highways by railroad companies; petition for q re- duction' of trolley fare between New ington and Hartford; and resolution in cooperating the Waterbury and Mill dale Tramway company.
 Representatives Connor of Enfield and Alcorn of Suffield were named as the house representation on cNlfer- ence committee on the bill requiring additional brakemen on trains, passed by the house and rejected by the sen- ate.
 l Ue Dlll requiring Suect i"ii" dy companies to enclose the platform of their cars with vestibules during the winter months, which was rejected by the senate yesterday, was passed after strong argument in its behalf by Representative Connor of Enfield.
 The corrupt practices bill was taken from the calendar and an amendment was offered by Representative Tillson of New Haven reducing the limit of expenditures allowed the candidates for United States senator, rep. esenta- tive to congress and governor The amendment was lost. The bill was then passed by vote of 72 to 57.
 The bill restoring the office of state fire marshal, passed in the senate, was rejected by the house after long dis cuSsion.
 In the senate this morning Governor Roberts announced the appointment of F. F. Arvine and Talcott H. Russell of New Haven and Walter E. Coe Of Stamford for the prosecution of the uniformity of legislation in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
FOR PURE MILK.
Beard of Health Prepares Ordinance Which is Pub.
 lished To-Day.

The milk ordinance, which will be known as the sanitary code, now pub lished by the department of health, de- serves a careful reading by every citi- zen in the community. It is not suf- ficient that the dealers should know all about 1t; the consumer should be conversant with it's provisions, too, so that they may be able to tell for them selves whether the law is being ob- served or not. It is an important document and in addition to being read should be saved for reference by housekeepers and others who have to do with the milkman. President Rod man of the board of health considers milk the most dangerous breadstufr In the market because it is so difficult to detect foreign matter i'll it. If you buy meat or almost anything else, the doc tor says, and it is not fit for use, you can detect the deception by smelling it, but this is not so with milk, hence the necessity of throwing as much safe guards as possible about the sale aud distribution of the article.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
FOUND IN
 PASTURE.
A Millionaire Mine Owner of Mexico.
Returned to Colebrook About a Week Ago-He Was Despondent- Was a Graduate of Yale and We'll Educated.

Wnisted, Conn, July 6.-The body of Winthrop Turney, a millionaire owner of mine in Sonoro, Mexico, was found to-day in a pasture in the town of Colebrook. There was bullet wound in his head and nls hand clasp ed revolver. It is supposed that de- spondency due to poor health led him to commit suicide. He was 40 years old, and graduate of Yale clas of 1888.
 MT Turney came to Colebrook about week ago to visit his former gover- ness, Miss Sarah Darlington, and to recuperate his health. He seemed i'll low spirits, and yesterday when he failed to return to Miss Carrington's s home after an absence of several hours, she became alarmed and star.ed search for him offering a reward of $1OO for information of his where abouts, dead or alive.
 Searching parties of farmers were organized, and all night watch was kept on all roads in the vicinity, but without giving any clue to the mans whereabouts. To-day in pasture half mile from the Darlington house, they found his dead body the right hand still clutching 32 calibre revol- yer
 Relatives in New York city nave been notified and are expected tonight. Meanwhile the body is held awairing the action of Coroner Higgins who mas been summoned from this borough. MT Turney is said to have inherited the greater part of his wealth from his father,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
ANNIE MUST STAND TRIAL.

London, July 6.-"Annie Grant" of Chicago, claiming to be an actress, was committed today at a police court to stand trial on the charge of steal ing pearl necklace worth $10,0O0, from Christie's auction room. The woman whose real name is thought to be Annie Gleeson, according to the prosecuting counsel, visited Christie's, inspected the necklace and secured a duplicate of imitation pearls which on the second visit she substituted for the genuine while the attendants back was turned. The prisoner obtained a continental passport at the American embassy six months ago in the name of Annie NJ, Grant of Chicago, but nothing further is known of her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
REPORT NOT CONFIRMED.

St Petersburg, July 6.-Inqhiry at the admiralty this morning failed to confirm the report current late last night that the Kniaz Potemkine had already left Theodosia. Admira Wirenius, chief of the naval stan, in- formed the Associated Press that ac- cording to the latest adyices the bat tleship is still at TheOdOsia.
 What will be done?' asked the cor respondent.
 We cannot tell you,' was the reply. "The whole affair is in the hands O. Vice Admiral Chouknin and he has nor communicated his plans to us. Ad' miral Krugers ships were due to leave Odessa yesterday afternoon. They should now be arriving at Sebastopol."
 Do you think that upon their ar rival Vice Admiral Chouknin will dis patch the squadron to try to capture the Kniaz PotemkineY'
 We do not know what he will do. In my opinion the easiest and prompt- est solution would be to send tor pedo boat to sink her and I have ad- vocated that course. The situation IS grave The ship is not in the hands or Ter crew, Dut III luC huAuS OA s"' revolutionary committee which went on board at Odessa. They have issued a high sounding manifesto to the pow CTS. They want to be considered in- surgents. I presume their next step will be to ask for recognition as bel ligerents. They know their heads are forfeited and will stop at nothing. In the eyes of the law they are outlaws and pirates. The first thing necessary is to make an example of the crew and restore discipline in the Black sea fleet" -.
 Admiral Wirenius said there was no truth in the report from Vienna that 400 Russian sailors had destroyed a cruiser and sought refuge on board a British steamer bound for Constanti- nople. No Russian cruiser, the ad- miral added. has been destroyed 80 far as he was aware.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
MADE DEMANs.

Vallejo, Calf, July 6.-More than 100 members of the crew of the Rus sian cruiser Lena. which is interned at the Mare Island navy yard. have made a demand upon Commander Genther, in charge of the vessel that they be accorded the same privileges as those granted the enlisted men on the Rus sian ships interned at Manila, that is, that all of the crew except enough men to man the ship be paroled and allowed to return to their homes in Russa. Commander Genther told the men that he would communicate their wishes to the state department at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
LOWERED UNION JACK.
Canadian Captain Has Entered a Wig
 orous Protest.

Rochester, July GA protest has been filed with the Canadian minister of marine by Captain Simons. of the Canadian schooner Acacia. because the port collector. Duane Bump. compelled him to lower the British flag on his vessel in the harbor at Charlotte on July 4.
 Collector Bump was informed that the Acacia had floated a large Cnion Jack on the morning of the Fourth and ordered Captain Simmons to haul il down. saying 1t was an insult to the national holiday. Simmons refused and threatened to shoot the Collector if he boarded his vessel. Finally Sim mons lowered the flag. when threat ened with refusal of his clearance pa- pers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
UPHOLDS THE WILL.

Tiffin, O., July 6.-The jury in the case of the contested will of the late Mrs Reuben Hoyt returned verdict late last night upholding the validity of the will as made by the deceased Mrs Hoyt gave property worth $1OO,. 600 to Judge Bum of this city. Two sisters of Mrs Hoyt contested, claim ing that Judge Bum had used undue influence with Mrs Hoyt. The trial lasted three weeks and much interest ing testimony was heard. In the trial of the case Mrs Hoyt's sanity was brought into question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
PUBLIC DlETETlC BUREAU.
Physician's Proposition to Publish
 Wise Formulae of Diet.

Physician's Proposition to Publish
 Wise Formulae of Diet.
 A public dietetic bureau which shall publish in the daily papers wise for rhulae of diet and physical manage ment of the human body was suggest ed at the American Institute of Ho- meopathy in Chicago recently by Dr. NJ. o. Terry, former surgeon general of New York, says the Chicago Trib- une. He held that such an educatlve measure would result in the palliation or permanent eradication of appendi- citis and other diseases which afflict the public.
 He proposed not that the physicians should receive salary, but that they should unite in magnanimous enter prise to donate to the general welfare the latest information upon the sub ject of dietetics and preventive treat ment which, while 1t might lessen the necessity for the profession of medi- cine, would rid the world of much pain and suffering.
 Just in proportion as the people are educated to give time and attention to themselves so that the machinery of the body will perform its duties without the assistance of the various medicines so generally in use, just so sure will appendical difficulties de- crease in number until they will be brought to the attention of the physi- clans and the surgeon as only an oc- casional malady. The medical profess sion is too humane and too advanced in higher education to encourage ig- norance, but must take the position of instructors, which, we admit. might be unwise from mercenary stand point, yet physician's duty to him. self and to the public and the respon- abilities of his calling would seem to demand personal sacrifice for the philanthropic end in view.
 Finally, how best can this educa- ton be carried on? By unity of effort on the part of the professional bureau elected for that purpose composed of men especially gifted in dietetics who should formulate system of diet and management of our bodily structures. This could be given to the press as coming from this organization and as representing the most recent thought on the subject"
 Dr. Terry also paid attention to the appendicitis craze" declaring that in many cases where operations were per formed a short vacation or series of morning walks would have prevented the serious turn taken by the disease. He said that appendectomy was wrongly becoming a synonym for sur gery. and quoted Dr. Osler's statement Pain in the stomach nowadays is al- ways appendicitis and is recognized by the physicians wife over the tele- pbone."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
COMMERCIAL INSOLyENCIEs

New York, July 6.-Commercial ln- solvencies in the United States during the first half of 1905 were 6.210 In number and S55,9O4.5S5 in amount of defaulted indebtedness. according to the Journal of Commerce. Numerical ly. this shows scarcely any alteration in comparison with the 6.214 failures fin the corresponding six months of last year. but decrease appears when last years liabilities of s79. 9O9 are considered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
CITY NEWS

John NJ O-Neill. the eleven years old son of Mrs Julia O'Nein of 141 Bank street. died this morning The time of the funeral will be announced later
 George. the four months olf son of NIT and Mrs George schIosky of South Leonard street. died yesterday. The funeral took place ffis afternoon with inrerment in Calvary cemetery
 There will be s meeting of all the Fourth cf July committees this even- ing at s o'clock at the Waterbury Rusine<& Mems aseocizfion rrpIn<. Jo1es c MorEsn bsilding. Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
HEAD CRUSHED.
Six Year Old Naugatuck Boy Killed by Cake of Ice
 Falling on Him.

Naugatuck, July 6.-Willie Fowler, six years of age, was instantly killed to-day while riding on the rear step of a heavy ice wagon. While the drivers attention was diverted, young Fowler with two companions jumped on the broad step in the rear of the wagon to take a ride. During the course of the ride a large cake of ice weighing probably 300 pounds was dislodged from its position and fell on young Fowler, crushing his head into a shapeless mass. He was dead when assistance arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
SHOT AT POSSE.
Two Murdsrsrs Killed Their Own
 Father Who Was Prisoner.

Tunica, Tenn, July 6-Mark and Robert Harris. the De Soto county ne- groes who killed Robert Maston near here July 21, and who have since eluded capture, yesterday at their home near Walls shot and killed their own father and dangerously wounded Aubrey Gardner of Tunica, who was in posse that had gone to arrest the Harris negroes. The negroes were rconcealed in~aE cUrnffeidr pu6 upened fire as Sheriff Owens of Tunica coun. ty and his posse passed down the road, having in custody the father of the Harris negroes and their younger brother, whom they had arrested as accomplices in the Maston murder. The negroes escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
SECOND DAY IN CAMP.

westfield. Mass. Jnly 6.-The sec. ond day of the Massachusetts troops in camp opened with clouds and s strong southeasterIy wind. The condi- tions gave some indications of a storm
 Last night was warm in camp but low temperature to-day made the rou. tine work a pleasure Between g and n o'clock this forenoon the soldiers went through regimentaI and battalion drilling. getting in readiness for more elaborate work during the afternoon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
Appointment Cenaemnes.

PHILADELPIIIA.J July 6.-The com mittee of seventy and the committee of nine. both of which took prominent part in the recent gas lease fight. have held meetin& and passed resolutions condemnIng the appointment by Gov ernor Pennypacker of David Martin of this city as state commissioner of in surance to succeed Israel W. Durham. who resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
ALARMING NEWS.

St Petersburg, July 6-Such news as came from the Black sea fleet and the Caucasans Is extremely alarming. The whole Crimean peninsula Is on the verge of revolt and anarchy reigns in the mountains. At TheodOsia the mutineers have been joined by the workmen. The crews of several ships in tie harbor have mutinied. Almost consternation prevails here in official circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
ONE MAN KILLED.

wiIIiston. \. D., July 6-west- bound passenger train No 3. on the Great Northern railroad. was derailel eleven miles east of here last evening. One man was killed. tramp who was riding on the front end of the mail car. None of the passengers was seri- ouSIy injured. and all were able to re suIne the journey when the track was .learesl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
BEATS LAST YEAR.

Chicago, July 6.-The total figures on the Fourth of July casualties re- ceived up to 2:3O a. m. from Tribune correspondents are larger than those received at the same hour last year. The total deaths amount to 8 and to- tai injured 3,169. Last year at the same hour the deaths were 52 and the injured 3,049.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
Lives There the Man.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-06
FLANDERS WIN CUP.

Henley. Eng, July 6.--The Leanders, who yesterday defeated the vespers of Philadelphia, Pa. by length, today won the final heat in the contest for the Grand Challenge cup, defeating the Belgian crew by two and half lengths in the splendid time of 6 min utes, 56 seconds. This is five seconds better than yesterday. and is only five seconds outside the record.