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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
MYSTERIOUS LETTER
Received by witnsss in ffurssr Case
 New Going On.

Antonio Soiomita received a letter this morning which may furnish some work for the detective department of the police force It was mailed night before last and addressed to his home on "Jakson st." Apparently the hand writing is disguised. and a NeapOiitan iialecT. which Attorney Bauby could not translate. was used. It contains only a few words. but it was of suffi- ciept import to Solomira to hand it over tO his couHsel Attorney John F. Mcfsrarh
 The letter writer calls Soiomita big pig. says his wife fs sn. x..- and tiEat if he impiicates Savfno PeTieIIo In the murder case against Capobi- anco he win ret what his brother An eeio gut. before Christmas. There is 10 signature tO the letter and Solo mita has DO idea who sent 1t. Attor- nev McGrafh would not say what sc ton he will purs0e in fte matter.
 Attorney Bauby could not under stand the diniect. but said ft is uaesf in the backwoois about thirty or for fy miles from Naples. A few rar- sffp~ fhe murder tf Angelo SoIouifs Georre HaskinS the foreman in the clock factory undT whom CapotfaBco was employed. received a letter siznei sRiark Hand informing him thaf un- lezs he uvuld diseilarze certain ItaL isnE fn his department ke wouh be Habse to ret hurt. Inst letter wss given to the pofcs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
COAST OFFENCES FORCE
 TOO SMALL SAYS MILLS
Chief of Artillery Gives Some Interesting Figures and Flakes Recommendations President Roosevelt Sug- gesred the Report in Letter Sent to the Secretary of War Last March.

Washington, Nov 15.-General Sam
 uel M. Mills, chief of artillery, says
 that for manning the coast defenses
 of the United States force of 1,754
 officers and Al, ,S33 men is needed. while
 the corps has at present only 525 oi1-
 cers and 13, "A men. He also estimates l the cost of the installation of fire con trol equipment for coast artillery ar S7,000.O00. Following the advice con tained in a letter of President Roose- welt to the secretary of war last March, in which the president desig mated nine specific subjects relative to the organization and training of the artillery arm of the service, the annual report of General Mills makes the fol- lowing recommendations
 The separation Of the coast and field artillery; provision for submarine mine defense; an increase of the coast ar tillery for gun defense; the proper or ganization of the coast artillery; ade- quate pay for technically skilled en- listed men of the artillery; an increase of the field artillery; the proper organ iAdlAOu DI Luc llNiu tion for promotion of artillery officers of all grades; increased appropriations for target practice by both branches of the artillery.
 General Mills says that of the 125 companies of coast artillery forty seven are without captains and thirty one without the prescribed two lieu tenants. These officers are absent on various duties. He says that it is im- portant that the coast artillery com panies should be commanded by cap tains.
 General Mills refers to the joint ex' ercises of the army and navy which were held in Chesapeake bay last sum- mer and says that the value and inter est was greatly increased by reason of the fact that they gave an opportunity to test the methods of fire control and other systems adopted by the coast ar tillery. He recommends that joint ex- ercises be adopted for the year 1907 because such exercises afford the only opportunity that the artillery has for drilling and practicing with com plete units higher than a battery. The joint exercises, he says, empha- sized the inappropriateness of the present company organization of the coast artillery and be recommends that the present company organizations be abolished and that the present coast artillery be made to consist of speel.
 fled officers and enlisted men. He also recommends the separation of the fielG artillery from the coast artillery and that the field artillery be organized in regiments of six batteries each with an increase of eighteen in the present number of field batteries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
FRIENDLY LEAGUE.

What shall I make for Christmas ? This same old question will be an- swered in new way at the Friendly league. A course of Ave lessons will open on Wednesday morning, Noyem- Der 22, at 9 o'clock. This course will be devoted to the making of Christmas presents and the students will be shown how to make twenty different articles suitable for Christmas gifts. Should any student wish to make any special article, if she will furnish model or picture or even a good de scription, practical demonstration will be given at the lesson following and the idea may be made a reality. This class will be in charge of Miss Kerr and Miss LIndroth; the number of students will be limited to twelve. For further particulars inquire in the office of the superintendent between 10 a. m. and 12:30. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15

from Mr Hartman and Mir Prick. He was offered $5,000.0O0 for his entire holNngs and $2.5O0.000 for half of them. George Gould also made such an offer but these were all declined because witness did not think one man should control the society. Gage +. Tarbell also made an offer and said he had a syndicate ready to buy it. George W. Young also offered to buy Alr Hyde's stock. These were all yer bal offers. .
 Reading from the acts 0f. lsss. IS60 and 1870. Incorporating the Fireproof Warehousing company and amending the act fo change the name to the Mer- cantile Loan & Warehouse company, and subsequently, in 1875 changing the name to the Mercantile Trust com. pany. Mir Hughes brought out the source of the Mercantile Trust com pany's charter. He then read bill Introduced by Senator Amber In the senate in March. 1904. to repeal all these acts and amendments. The effect of this bill if passed would have been to leave the Mercantile Trust com pany without a charter. Mir Hyde DNAN hNhiN4 AAAA nE VI AAt Life Assurance society had anything to do with or any interest in the TTni- ter States Shipbulldlng company or its securities.
 On March 16, 1901, the Equitable Life Assurance society bought 2.OO0 shares of the Lawyers Title Insur- ance company at STA per share and two days later sold HOO shares at the same price to George H. Squire. Mr Hyde said he did not know of this deal though he was a member of the executive committee and did not know that the stock was worth a great deal more a short time after. KIr Hyde said he sold to the society on October F. 1904. 2SS shares of this stock at 815 and that was the only transaction he had in this stock. The price was the market price at that time. Stock were bought on Mir Hyde's accouA from Williamson and Squire but Alr Hyde denied that he had bought from them and said that no one had his power of attorney. He knew brokers were picking up this stock but did not know 1t was being bought for any of his com m(ittee. Some of the purchases were made. for Thomas D. Jordan but Mir Hyde knew nothing about it and never had any conversation with Mir Jordan upon it
 After the change of name from the American Deposit and Loan company fo the Equitable Trust company. off crrs of the Equitable Life Assurance company were buying the stock of the Lawyers Title Insurance company in fine name Of the American Deposit and Loan company and taking the rroftS on the stock. This was the first time MT Hyde had heard of this transaction.
 Mir Hyde said he could not remem- her ever receiving any money or divis- ion of profits from George IT. Squire. sud it would he difficult tO refre<h hlz memory because his books hsd hoeu in q confused state since he left thp F1uifabIe Life. He did not know fhat it, was possible for Squire 10 sell sfo~k to the society without the know ledge of the executive committee but thought n could be done by an ar rsurpment with the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
c. ". A. WHIST PARTY

The committee in charge of the whist party which the Catholic wo- mems association is to give in City hall Thanksgiving night requests the members to report whenever they visit the rooms as to how the tickets are selling. It will facilitate matters very much to know just about how many are to attend the party. as places for whist must be provided for all. The report already Is most encouraging and the tickets have met with a ready re- ception. This party will doubtless be most attractive event for the Thanks giving holiday and the association's aim Is to make it thoroughly enjoyable In every way. The whist will start promptly on the hour. to be announced later. so that the winners may receive their awards promptly and the dane- ing begin early.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
NO
of Liquor Dealers to Be Turned Down
 This Year.

It was said yesterday that a very large number of people who are now engaged in the liquor business will be refused renewal of their license by the county commissioners this year. but Prosecuting Agent Pierce when asked about the matter refused to affirm or deny the rumor, but judging by what he said and his maner of re. ply 1t IS likely that there is something to 1t. He said he knew nothing about what the county commissioners have in mind but added that he presumed some Of them would not get their H. censes, but how many, if any, appn- cations would be denied would not he known until the commissioners had made the announcement themselves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
KILLED BROTHER
Then Himself, Said Both Were a Burden to
 His Father.

Los Angeles, Cal Nov 15.-Fritz hafifz, 29 years of age, real estate dealer. last night shot his brother. Ludwig, 22 years of age, twice through the head and once through the heart. instantly killing him, and then turned the pistol against himself and fired a bullet through his temple, dying on the spof. Fritz left a note addressed to ms father saying that he had killed ms brother and taken his own life be cause he believed the two were a bur den to their father and were better off dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
pIEs SALOON.

New Haven. Nov 15.-Abouf eseieck last night patrons of Seholrs saloon. on Grown street. discovered a man in a eorner of the room lying 0n the 60or. and apparently suffering con riderzbls pain The police were nod fed but fhey had hardly entered the room before he died Med1cal Exam inrr Bartlett was hurrie1ly summoaed hut was unable at the time to state wheeler fhs man died from mafurza causes sr frum taking poison.
 By lstfex in his pccket t wss 1rsrned that hiz name vas F " <zp nan. and that he Eyed sf 3E fsewxs street He wss alout 5 years ot1. nnf wr<ksd fer a lccsi real ez<zzt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
MAKING NEWS
Young High School Student of Oakland Sent Out
 Startling Stories.

Oakland, Cal, Nov 15.-For some time past newspapers located in vari- ous parts of the United States have been receiving queries asking whether they wanted specials from Oakland. In every case the items were accounts of crime alleged to have been com mitted here against some resident O. the city to which the "speciar was sent, and on investigation all were proven to be, entirely without founda- ton in fact. Chief of Police Pearson has discovered that the author of these queries is an IS year old high school student. He carries cards on which he styles himself press cor respondent and Pacific representative of press syndicate"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
SAVINGS BANK TAX
Attorney General Knox Says It Was
 Not Laid Legally.

Hartford. Nov 15.-As the result o. a conference held between Attorney General Knox and Attorney Henry Roraback, representing the state bank ing association. the attorney general to-day rendered an opinion that the savings banks tax bill of the last gen eral assembly was not legally signed by the governor In his decision the attorney general recommends that the state treasurer collect of the banks the old tax of one-quarter of one per cent. instead of the reduced tax of three-sixteenths per cent, provided for by the bill under consideration. It is understood the bankers association will take the matter to the courts for a formal opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
OREGON ORDERED RAcK

Washington. Nov. 15-Ouiers have been given by the navy department for the return of the battIeship Ore gon from the Philippines to the Uni- ted States af an early date. There is no indlcation that aHv battIeship will be sent tO the Asizfic station to re- place her but two cruiserx of the Denver class will be sent to the Phil ippines later on The Oregon win bring back to the United states a crew of men whose enllstme1fz gre about fo expire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been Called Away.

Word has been received here Of the death at her home in Chicago of Mrs James $. Spruce. formerly a resident of this city.
 Mary. the seven years old daughter Of Mir and Mrs John Sheehan of 3TT7 River street. died last night of dip theria. The funeral took place this afternoon with interment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of the late Mis- susan Spencer took place this afternoon with service at Hall Memorial chapel by the Rev Joseph Anderson. D-D-, and infermeut in Riverside cemetery. The honorary bearers were V. ]. Weiton. Robert r.. Brown. JameS & Elton. Robert W. HHl John M- Burrall. Otis s. Northrop and !. Hobart Bronson.
 Pierce PheIan. aged Q years. died suddenly last night at his home on Raflruad Hifi street He was In the yard when he was stricken and passed away shortly after being taken into the house Death was due to apOp- lexy. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters. Mrs Michael McKe0n and the MisseS Katherine and Mary Pheian- Mr Pbelan hsd resided ID Waterbury since he was quite a young man and vas an honest industrious citizen For years he was an empioye of Benedict & Buruhsms bat he re- tired long aEo and spent the balance of his life in the quiet cf his oWa bDsne. and he had q comfortable nnp. his children bestgwinT everT possible care upon him He wns re1 kngun ard much esteemed by hls netghhnrs and others who had sn aeuuainfnnee with him The funeTnl wfu take piscr to st Pztrsck's churrh zf sso a-elork fn-norrow mHninz with faferuenf in St 7oeepha ceue1eT-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
PRIVATE PAPERS
Of Dead Cashier Clark Are In a huddled
 Condition.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov 15.-The private papers of T. Lee Clark, the dead cash fer of the Enterprise National bank of Allegheny, which are now under ex- animation, are said to show that Clark's outside financial transactions began seven years ago, and that he was interested in many corporations, including several mining ventures.
 So confusing are the papers that those in charge have no idea when they can complete their work, or what the value of the estate will be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
ORDERED TO SEA.

Washington. Nov 15.-Ihe navy de partInent has ordered the cruiser Charleston. recently commissioned, tO proceed to sea from Norfolk for a "shakedown cruise outside the Vir- ginla eapeS. The Charleston will be kept in wireless communication with the coast during her time at sen. Sub sequent Co the practice cruise. the cruiser will go tO Chsrfe~tOn. s. c. tc receive a silver service to be pre- sented by that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
oxERRrLEn nEMrRRrR

st Louis. Nov 15.-United States Cir cult Judge Devanter to-day 0verruled a demurrer filed yesterday to the in- dictment 0f United States Senator Bur ion of Kansas. The trial of Senator Burton on charges of having used his influence before the poxtoface depart meut in behalf of the RIalto Grain and Security Co of St Louis is set nfor next Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
MCCLELLAN WANTS IT.

New York, Nov 15.-Mayor McClel- Ian joined with W. K. Hearst today in requesting that the supreme court grant the application for a mandamus to compel the production of the orig inal tally sheets before the board of city canvassers. The court granted the request as soon as the mayor signi- fed his desire for the sheets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
TO BE GIVEN 10 PEASANTS

St Petersburg. Nov 15.-The Associ- ated Pres is informed from a hfTh source that a ukase will be issued. possibly tonight. whereby a large DOT tion of the imperial domain. which covers at least One-third of E1sopean Russia. and which at present ls the property of the emperor and the grand dukes. will be given to the psas- ants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15

New York, Nov. 15-James HaZen Hyde was the first witness to-day be fore the Armstrong committee on in- surance investigation. He asked to correct his testimony of yesterday relative to offers for his stock. He said he did receive four offers besides that of Mir Ryan. Two of these came
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
STEAMER SINK.

Philadelphia. Nov. 15-The Norwez- Ian steamship Eanfoud. from PiIleTis Island for PhiIadelphia. was sunk fas day st the mouth Of the Schgykin riv- CT while Ia collision with the Brittsh steamship GartbaEpnian which was hound frs1A PhiEzdelphia to st Johns and Glasgow. The crew were aII saved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
FOR STATE RANGE.
East Haven Estate Bought By Cap
 tain B. L. IsbeIl.

IaAA AS. ASs AoDflls
 Yesterday a deal was completed whereby the state Of Connecticut gains a fine rife range at East Haven. Adjutant General George NJ. Cole and Captain E. l.. Isbell purchased yester- day some 13S acres of land on High street, in that town from George IT. Bishop. and 1t will be fixed up for a first class range.
 Y Negotiations have been going on for some time. but it remained unsettled until yesterday. The price paid for the land is not given. Some time ago the state made an appropriation of S150O0 to be used to purchase three ranges for the use of the various regi- ments.
 The land purchased is near Lake SaltOnstall. aIfd ls bound on the west by High street. 3.s10 feel. on The north. 1890 on the east, 3,205. and on the south 1.sGO feet A portion of the purchase is posted by the New Haven Water Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
COUNTING THE VOTES
All Proceedings Stopped Waiting for
 Tally Sheets.

New York. Nov 15.-The examina- ton of election returns by the board of canvassers of New York county was delayed to-day by the adjournment of the board It was decided to stop all proceedings until noon, when the original tally sheets of all election dis tricts are expected to be produced be- fore the canrassers. Justice Amend issued an order last night that these sheets should be given to the board and his order was argued in the su- preme court to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
The LivelieSt
 STORE, IN THE CITY.
Better service was never Known than what Hampson-SeIIew
 Company gives.

A constant gain and improvement has been the experience of the Hamp- son-Sellew Co since they started In the furniture business. Personal at tention to detail-an accommodating way of waiting on all customers and an appreciation of your patronage has always been the way with this store. Their stow windows have had shs most wonderful attractions in the shape of beautiful furniture offered at equally wonderful low prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
anID RANm.Es

If the young lady Of your household wants 10 he up fo date she win surely want a cold xod bangle brzcelet Some are fnisled brfEht. others Ro- man and rose Some plain. some ea- EzvedL uhfle ctbeFs gre beavIly pat fsrnet We have these sane brzeeIefs in End filed zpots enarznfeed co Tesr4 WkT not kfFe fhe Yuaur laiy aqnethlrr she wIT always aprrecisfsi q Tfe roern Ieuf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
TO PROTECT CAR STARTER.
Trolley Company Will Erect a Booth
 in Central Park.

New Britain. Nov 15.-The Connecti cut Railway and Lighting Co will pc tition the street committee for permits sion to set up a round portable booth. four feet in diameter and seveA ard one-half feet high. to be attached to a pole now supporting a telephone box in Central park, to be used as shelter for the car starter in the winter, from November to April.
 This booth will be lighted by three incandeseent lamps and will be paint ed dark green on the outside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
wEArHxz ruzEcAs

Forecast for Connecficut- Fair and warmer tonight. ercepf rain CT snow in northwest portion: Tharnfay. gen erz1y cloudy. VrotabIT oura xfonzI rain and rarmer- fresh soufhwest wfnsa lnrrezsing ts brisk and ki<h-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
ODELL WANTS TO TESTIFY
 IN REPLY TO FIR. HYDE
Makes Special Request of the Committee to Cite Him In--James Hagen Hyde Was the First Witness Called To-day and He Continued His Narration on Insurance Matters.

New York, Nov. 15-Former Cover nor B. B. Odell, Jr, to-day requested Chairman Armstrong of the insurance Investigating committee to call him before the committee and give him an opportunity to testify under oath ill reply to the testimony of Mir Hyde yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15

The EveaznK DeEoczt fs the Pc pes Papsr Ike Er1re ls 2c q cepT. o. nezzA E a year. hy mau U e1rrtsr .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
See Our 5 Piece ParIor Suits.
First Customer Gets It

See our piece Partor Suitz See the hunsirsds of Parior Chairs. See the beautiful Brass Beds. See the handsome sidehoarls. See the handsome Bufefa See the handsons Diufnw Tnbiea See the Gieuwood Ranges Tn fact Hhe largest furniture Eses in ConneeticHL The Hsmpson sslIew Furniture Ca. tnssss1 ss..a i~ s.- c.'arnsl
 an--ss s-s. tafnEss saz.,s a.z, Id. ir,r-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
See that $40.o0 Birds Eye Maple Dresser---Special
 s2a.95.

The wood Is of exceptional Hne va- riety and is rarely beautiful in the quality of the Birds Eye markings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-15
This Dresser Positively Cannot
 be Duplicated.

There Is only this one ansI Ike the Mahogany suit in our last advertise ment there VII be a number Of buy ers who will Eaut it. but 1t can only be sold e1ce.