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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
TWO SMALL FIRES
Cave Work to Companies Between
 l2 and 1 To.Day,

The Scovill and Leavenworth street fire laddies were called to the Holo- han block on South Main street this noon about 12:30, where blaze threat ened to do much damage. Some thoughtless person threw a pan of hot coals into small closet, full of rub bish, at the head of the stairway. The hallway was quickly filled with smoke and an alarm was sent to the houses named above. Although there was not much damage done 1t was fool ish act and might have proved serious if not noticed in time. About o'clock the Leavenworth street company was summoned by still alarm 10 1S1 North Main street where chimney was smoking. The house is occupied by Mrs Sarah Shardy. No damage, but plenty of excitement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
VENDETTA OF MAFIA
 CAUSED DEATH OF COSTA
Mysterious Butcher Shop Murder Apparently Cleared Up--Two Brothers of the Dead Man Paid Similar Penalties-All Were Forced to Flee Across the Water to this Country Where the Fatal Edict Followed Them.

New York, Oct 13-That Gaetan0 Costa was murdered in his butcher shop in Brooklyn on "Wednesday night rot because he had refused to accede to blackmailing methods for money, but as the result of political plot in spired in Sicily eight years ago by the Mafia, executed by it's agents of the Black Hand society in this country, and to which at least seven other lives had already been sacrificed, was the remarkable revelation made to the po- lice yesterday.
 According to information given by fellow countryman and former as sociate of the dead man. Costa was one of band of 6 dozen or more wealthy Sicilians,, included among whom was his two brothers, who for daring to oppose a dominant political faction closely allied with the Mafia, were driven across the seas, pursued with relentlessness that has been hindered by neither time nor distance, and systematically put to death when ever an opportunity to escape detec- ton offered.
 Realizing their heplessness against their enemies the leading members of the Costa faction according to the po- lice informant, came to this country and settled In various places Some \ had been compelled to leave all their worldly goods behind them in the haste of flight and went west to be- gin life anew. Among these were Cos ta's two brothers, Giuseppe and Liu- gi.
 With the exodus of the threatened men, howeevr, the Mafia apparently did not drop the matter. Three years later, according to the narrator, the body of Giuseppe Costa was found in Jackson park. Chicago, bearing six teen stab wounds. Around the waist was a blue sash, placed there evident ly as warning to other Italians who knew the methods of the Mafia.
 About a year after that three ltai- ians were mysteriously murdered at Riverside. III. Not long after that Luigi Costa was killed at Geneva, III. Finally few months after this, the headIess body of man was found at Erie, Pa. also with blue sash around the waist.
 Tn the light of these events and the peculiar circumstances surrounding the murder of Gaetano Costa, Police Captain Evans of Brooklyn, is con yinced he fell victim to the same vendetta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
BRITISH OFFICERS ARE
 RECEIVED AT JAPAN
Visitors Had Lunch With the Imperial Family Russian
 Press Expresses Sorrow at Death of Prince Trou. betskoy- Russian Government Will Lend Baku Oil Men Honey. But With Interest Clause Attached Odessa Students Vote Against Reopenng University.

Tokio, Oct 13-The emperor of Ja- pan received Yice-Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, commander of the British squad ron now at Yokohama. and his staff captains in the Phoenix hall at tue palace today and welcomed them heartily to Japan. General Burnet of the British army and other military attaches who have arrived here from the front, were received in audience simultaneously. All the visitors sub sequently had lunch with the imperial family Prince Arisugawa, the elder statesman, and the cabinet officers were also present. The emperor has placed the Shiba palace at the disposal Of Admiral Noel and his party.
 The city today is again filled with British sailors and marines engaged i'll sightseeing. All classes are most bospltable. Yesterdays program of athletic games, etc, was repeated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
COMING TO VOTE
Gangs of Tough Characters Are Being Brought
 to New York.

New York, Oct 13.--That gangs of thieves have been imported to New York to register for the fall elections on the lower east side was the state ment made to the police today by q prisoner who was arrested after a series of bold assaults and robberies had been committed in the streets last night
 The prisoner told the police that 1all the cops in New York" could not prose cute him because he had come to town only to register and intended to leave again immediately. He refused to give his real name. The police make the charge that the thugs have regis tered falsely and believe they have political license to rob and plunder. One of the gangs was pursued for an hour by the police last night, who traced it in the vicinity of East Hous- ton street by the noise of breaking windows, by evidences of freshly com mitted robberies, and finally by finding q woman beaten into helplessness on the sidewalk who directed the police where to find the gang. The woman, Margaret Plumb, was so seriously in- jured that she was sent to the hOs= pltal. She said the gang robbed her of $8 A few blocks from where the woman was found the police discovered the gang at work footing butcher shop, the window of which they had smashed. The robbers fled, however, and the police got only one of them, who was locked up on charge of bur glary and highway robbery. He re- sisted arrest and told the police he would be at liberty tomorrow. He gave the name of George 0'Brien of Mott street, this city, but the police said the name and address were fic- titious They do not know where the gangs have come from.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
REMAINS SILENT.

Paris. Oct 13.-The French govern. ment continues silent concerning the alleged revelations of Great BrItaln's offer of naval and military aid to France if Germany assumed bel. l llgerent attitude over Morocco. In the meantime the newspapers add new phases to the disclosures. The Figaro gives detailed version even more sen. sational than the previous alleged dis closures of the Matin. It says that the previous report of Great Britain offering tO mobilize her navy and lanG British troops in Germany ls not cor. rect. but that the actual occurrence was as follows:
 Before the Moroccan crisis became acute the British government made three distinct overtures to learn if France was disposed 10 conclude treaty of defensive alliance. France declined to consider the question. Later when the Moroccan crisis be- came acute. N. Paul Cambon. the French ambassador to Great Britain. re-Opened the question and obtained a verbal assurance from Foreign Secre- tary I.ansdOwue of Great Britain's ef- fective cOncourse in the event of con fiagration. N. Cambon was thereupOn able to announce to M. Delcasse. who was then foreign minister. that if a casus fOederis ease coming within a treaty.. was desired Great Britain would relterate her assurance in writ ing. The German ambassador in Lon don. Count woln- -Netternich. learned of these assurances and informed Der In. Emperor William decided on a counter move and made Italy the medium of It's execution. He informed Italy that any treaty whereby Great Britain gave France military stN port realtive to Morocco would constitute a casus beIH The Figaro asserts that this amounted 10 an indirect ultima tum and that the Italian government communicated the situation to M Barrere. the French ambassador fo Italy. who informed Paris. June 4 immediately thereafter V. DeIcasse resigned June 0 as a result of .rlO lent scene in a cabinet council During this council M. DeIcasse is alleged ts have said.
 ~I have a formal sssuTauce of Great Britain's support
 Premier Rouvier fs rspreseuted as answering
 And ! have M. BsrEeres teEezran provinE thzt tAis means war ff Bs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
WILL LEND THE MONEY.

St Petersburg, Oct. 13-The govern ment has decided to lend the Baku OH men the money necessary to repair the damages caused during the recent riotlng there but has declined their re- quest that the loans be without in terest The sum necessary Is estima- ted at S15,000,0O0 to $20,0O0, 600 on which five per cent. interest will be charged. NJ. Kokovsoff. minister of finance, has sent an urgent telegram to the viceroy of the Caucasus urging immediate compliance with the oil mems request that the troops in the pumping districts be strengthened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
VOTED no BUY.

Philadelphia. Oct 13-At a special meeting of the boari Of directors of the Lehieh Valley railroad company. held here today. the purchase of the entire capital of Core Brothers: Dela- ware. Susquehana & Schuylkil rail- road. and the allied water companies and Othcr wafer companieS together with all colIieriez and other proper ties. was authorized The prupertiss uil be paid for by the issue of oalIaf- ersi bpn1s to be redeemed beginning ln 11O7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
OFFICERS
 TOO OLD Admiral Dewey Criticises Navy.
All the Officers Above Rank of Lieutenant Should be Retired for Younger Men or Disaster Night Come.

Washington, Oct 13.-The Post to- day prints an interview with Admiral George Dewey in which he declares that the officers of the American navy above the rank of lieutenant are, as a rule, too old for the grades they occu- py. The admiral continued:
 The nation will assuredly meet with disaster in q naval war unless younger men are given command of the ships of our navy
 Continuing the older men in com mand of the ships of the navy would be certain menace to the country. In the event of war we would see in all probability a repetition of the de plorable events which occurred in the first year or two of the civil war. Old men, for the most part, were in com mand of the federal ships when hos tilities between the north and south broke out. The officers then were. old CT, by the way. than those who now are in command in our navy. You re member that disaster followed disaster, and 1t was not until younger men were placed in command of our fighting yes sels that victories succeeded reverses. And the change in the fortunes of war on the water did not come until con gross had passed the act which placed naval officers who had reached the age of 62 years on the retired list
 In the recent war in the far east all the officers in the Japanese navy from the admiral down were In the prime of life.
 Understand that in no sense do mean to criticise the officers who are now in command or have commanded our war vessels so splendidly But know from experience that in the stress of war we must have younger men to direct the fighting aboard the ships. You see." added the admiral, q can say all this because am old myself"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
IMPATIENT AT CASTRO.

Paris, Oct. 1S-Offlcial quarters here show growing impatience at President Castro's failure to thus far withdraw his offensive action toward NJ. Talgny. the French charge d'Af- faires at Caracas. Although no defi- nite determination has been reached intlmations aremade that the situation may not permit of indefinite delay as President Castro's inaction amounting to a refusal to withdraw hls offensive action may lead French public opin- ion to require the government to adopt more drastic measures to redress the offense f fRf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
TO RATIFY TREATY

stockholm, Sweden Oct 13.-Both houses of parliament to-day unani- lnousiy adopted the government bin providing for the ratification of inc haristad treaty. There was no debate ih the lower house and the criticism III the senate was confined to one ar TWO speakers who alleged that too much consideration had been shown TOT Norway by the Swedish delegates. Both houses will meet again this even ing when the government win present. Dill repeating the net of union and autnor1zing the government to recog- i!ize Norway as an independent state. measure has been submitted to the Riksdag providing compensation for tue families of the men who were called out for special service in the army and navy during the recent crisis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
KILLED A BURGLAR
Was Trying to Open Safe When tho
 Clerk Fired.

St Albans. Vt, Oct. 13-An uniden- lined burglar was shot and killed while attempting to break open safe m the store of Jennison X Galliyan at sheldon early this morning by Eugene Irudeau, q clerk in the store Tru- deau slept in a room over the stors ana nearing noise early this morning
 ne looked down through the open reg lster and discovered a burglar at worIc on the safe He drew a revolver an.1 hfed through the register hitting the burglar in the head and killing him Instantly. ''i'--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
EDNA WALLACE HOPPER
Lost an Important Point in contes,
 of Fathers Will.

San Francisco, Oct 13.-The SUI preme court yesterday decided that the order issued by Superior Judge Coffey appointing a special administra- tor, on the petition of Edna Wallace Hopper, to take charge of the property of her stepfather, Alexander Duns- muir. was wrong. aud apnroxes- -tha pe. tition of James Dunsmuir distributor of the estate, to prohibit the adminls- trator from taking the property out of his hands. By this decision Edna Wal lace Hopper loses an important point by which she hoped eventually to have the dead millionaire's will broken on the ground of fraud and undue infu- pnce
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
LONG STRUGGLE OVER
First South American Cardinal to be
 Appointed.

New York, Oct 13.--A cable dispatch to the Herald from Rome says Pope Plus X in q consistory to be held on November 23 will name as the first South American cardinal Mgr J. A. de Arcoverde de Albuquerque Calva- caati, archbishop of Rio Janeiro, thus ending the long struggle in the South American republics for represents tion in the sacred college. At the same time Mgr Cagiano de Azevedo, major domo of his holiness, will be created cardinal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
CLEAR AND COOL
Sixteen Thousand at Ball Cams-No
 Scsrs in Two Innings.

New York, Oct 13-It was a beau tiful day but the cool air kept the crowd attending the ball game at the polo grounds down to sixteen thousand people when the game was called for the fourth battle between the New Yorks and the Philadelphias. The smallness of crowds did away with all ground rules. When the game be- gan McGinnity and Bresnahan were in the points for the Giants and Plank and Powers for the Athletics. The first two innings were closely contest ed and neither side was able to score.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
AFFAIRS OF STATE SCHOOL
Plans Made for a New Gymnasium A Satisfactory Report.

. A Satisfactory Report
 A satisfactory showing is made by kbe trustees of the State School for Bors at Meriden. whose report for the last fiscal year. ended September 20. was filed with the governor yesterday bv United States District Attorney Francis H. Parker. president of fhe hoard. A balance of S6,934-O5 remain esl on hand ar the end of the year. somewhat greater than the average Of the last year or 90. but in December fire insurance premiums to the amount of 6. 2JO are due The receipts last year were ssS212.31. the principal items being: State. sG1Os0. 10: chair shop. ST.C243a. boarders. s2a.pJ. farm and stables. s7l46g. The ex- peuse account shows. Provisions. Sl9. ss1.TT: salaries. S1611261. repairs. f5na8: house furnishings. S500S8. fuel and lights. SS0Ss: clothing B. SIP S3.
 A scheme for a new gymnasium is receiving the attention of the trustees and plans have already been prepared for lis construction It is expecfed to cost sI0.oOo but the trustees hope that they can % manage as not to have to ssk for sny additional appropriation- Progress has been made ln ail depart nents and each boy ou entering is put on his honor. 70 that the realization of the time Of his release depends lareply ou himself is exoeeIinEiy bene- ecisL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
CRUEL TO HIS SON
Court Fined This Minister SlO0
 and Costs.

Lewis, Maine, Oct. 13-Rey Frank W Sanford of Shiloh, was sentenced in the supreme court to-day to pay fine of $100 and costs on the charge of cruelty to his son. This is the maxi mum penalty named by the statutes. The treatment given the boy in connec- ton with the discipline said to prevail at Shiloh gave rise to tlsa charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
MILL WAS BURNED.

Manchester, Oct 13.-One of the mills of the Lydall & Foulds paper 70. was burned early today, causing a loss of $20,OOO The insurance was $l5.O00. The fire was discovered shortly after G o'clock this morning Defore any of the employees, with the exception of the engineer and fireman. had entered the factory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
STUDENTS OF ODESSA.

Odessa, Oct. 13-A mass meeting of students held here today decided by 77S to 592 votes against re-opening the Odessa university until the state of siege is raised and that 1t will then be re-opened exclusively for a politI. cal struggle until full civil rights be granted 10 all Russians
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
RATIFICATION OF TREATY.

Washington, Oct. 13-It has been agreed that the ratification of the Ja- panese and Russian peace treaty shall be exchanged tomorrow. NJ. Takahi- ra the Japanese minister. will notify the state department that his emperor has signed the treaty at Tokio. The state department will notify the Rus sian government, who will in turn mo- tify the Japanese government through the French foreign office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
STILL A MYSTERY.

Hamilton, Ont, Oct 13.-The body of the woman found murdered near here on Tuesday, is still unidentified. Pro prletor Newton of the Empire hotel in Toronto was mistaken in his ldentifi- cation of the body as that of Mrs Reese, who had been employed by him as witress. Mrs Reese Is alive and well and is visiting relatives here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
nEFENsE NOT READY.

London, Oct 13.-Joseph T. McCad- don, the American snowman, who is charged at the instance of the French authorities with fraudulent bankrupt ey. was again reminded for week at the Bow street police court here to- day, his defense not being ready.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13

continue your policy. I refuse to en- dorse what you seem to treat so light ly."
 The other ministers are said to have Upheld M. Rouvier, whereupon NJ. Del easse resigned
 The foregoing version Is chiefly im- portant In the allegation that Grear br,tain sought for and promised q military defensive alliance against Ger. many.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
FUGITIvEs TAKEN EAST.

San Francisco, Oct 13.-A. L. Rice and W. O. Gilman, wanted in Provi- dence, R. l.. on the charge of defraud- ing the National bank of that city out of $G,500 on fraudulent railroad stock, were taken east yesterday by detec- tlves from Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
sPENCER,s CoNDITIoN

London. Oct 13.-The condition of Earl Spencer. the liberal leader In the house of lords, who was stricken with paralysis yesterday while at his shoot ing box. Faxenham. Norfolk, was slightly improved today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
EIGHT INCHES OF SNOW.

Fall of the "Beautlful- Reported from
 Many Points.
 Pittsburg. ocI 1s.-Snow fell five hours at Greenville. Pa. and iis weight broke hundreds of trees. An inch of snow fell ln the Allegheny mountains Wednesday night and there was a slight fall in Altoona yesterday.
 There was a fall of six to eight inches al CharSion. O. delaying trolley traf1c. Two inches fell at Pickeus. W. Va. and three inches at James town. \. '.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
FEARS TO DRESS HERsELF

Wlnsted. Conn, Oct. 13-Mrs Agnes Bray of Torrington dreads dressing herself While putting on her clothes she dslocated her right shoulder yes terday making the fourth time she has done the same thing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and continued cool with moderate to kill- ing frost tonight: probably fair Satur- day. continued cool; light to fresh west to southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
AssAsSINATEn Tn.nAY.

KishIneff. Oct. 13-M. ossovsky, as. sistsnt chief of the police here. was assassinated today. He was held to he largely responsible for the mas sacre of the Jews in 1903 and the more recent anti-Jewish disturbances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
orARAxTTNE ovER.

Baton RouEe. La. Oct 1s--GoveEnor Blanchard yesterday afterBoon- on re. nupef af the state hpanl Of health cf f.ouisIzna- izsuet tfs prociar1aficn re- rokfnr the maritime quarauffze Tkis rrueiarnatipn goes Into sEeet N1reuiFs fn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
A Glenwood Range makes a permanent and pleasing
 Wedding Gift.

There are lots of mothers who have used a ilenwood in their Kitchen that when their sons and daughters eet married. makes q present of a Glen wood range 10 them. Parents wnne to start the young people housekecD- ing with as few mistakes as possible and that's where the Gienwood comes in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
Co on all the way up into the
 Hundreds of Dollars.

And the most satisfaction comes from good furniture such as we ars selling every day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
You make no mistake if you
 buy a Glenwood Ranee.

Glenwoods are priced as low ss s25.0O. and then aii the way ID to 5000. making a line Of prices that will meet snr expenditure you desire to make. They are sold ct Ices prira in Wstrruhry than in any other city In New England by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
They Make handsome pieces
 for Wedding Gifts.

And the mention of wedding giftv causes us 10 emphasize our stocks ax containing the most diversified selec- ton that you can think Of. No mntfer if you wish to spend only a dollar you can find desirable little pieces of furniture or pictures at that small price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
The HsmpsOn SeIIew Furniture Co krubsry atfn4 is lhs cslesrrzi
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-13
The HampsoH-SeIIew Furniture Co.

Many are the. customers that come to our store and express surprise a s the extensive line of fine parIor rock CTS that we are selling at $4.O0. $500 and $600 each. s''>o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-22
MULE DISAPPEARS
 AFTER EXPLOSION
Immense Beams and Props Are Hurled Hundreds of Yards By the
 Explosion.

One of the peculiar incidents of the ex- plosion was the absolute disappearance of mule attached to one of the ore cars in the mine. The mule is nowhere to be found, but the harness he wore was lying just in front of the car, as if the force of the explosion had blown the harness off the mule, and the animal had just enough life left to struggle into one of the openings to one of the lifts.
 The car was an absolute wreck, and seemingly it had been driven up the slope many yards by the force of the explos- ion. The force was so great that every one of the props. which are beams 30 feet long and 12x12, which support over head props. were loosened in the ground. and they all leaned towards the mouth of the shaft, upwards and against the in- cline.
 One of these beams, weighing probably 600 pounds. which was the last prop at the mouth of the shaft. was hurled up- ward and outward at least 100 yards and lodged on top of the "tipple." With it was dirt. stone, coal and smaller tim bers, many of which were hurled several hundred feet All of these timbers were supporting tons of earth, which were shaken loose and a portion of it fell, blocking the mouth of the shafN