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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
CITY NEWS

The department of charities will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 All interested in the Condon testi- monial are requested to meet Sunday afternoon at 2:3O at Thomas Diilon's barber shop. Baldwin street.
 About 100 people attended the enter tainment given in Leaveuworth hall last night by the ladies or St Cecilia-s parish. The march was led by John SheeI and Miss Joseph Armbruster.
 Tickets for the Sheridan council banquet can he obtained this evening at the following places: F.. ]. Finn-s shoe store. D. H. Tierney's real estate office. J. A. Hynes' real estate office. J. T. BOylan at the postoffice. or at the Democrat office. Those who are going should see about tickets now. as the caterer must be given sufficient time to prepare the dinner.
 An adjustment has been effected in the suit of F. A. Lewis against thes terror of delinquent administrators, Dwight F. Atwood The case was to have been heard this morning but counsel for the defendant came from Bridgeport and offered terms to Attor- ney Rogers counsel for the plaintiff which were satisfactory Plaintiff held defendant's note for 1895 includ- ing interest. The original amount WAS $gS1 and Mir Rogers agreed to accept so h cash ene-haf the costs and . renewal of the nofe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
JOE JEFFERSON.
Dr. Hirsch Says He Con. sidered Him 6 Priest
 of God.

Chicago, April 29.-In a glowing tribute to the American stage Dr Emil G. Hirsch has declared that Jo- seph Jefferson was as much a conse- crated priest of God as any minister in any faith. His pulpit was his stage, and for three generations he had worked for the betterment of the world.
 Dr Hirsch's tribute came at the close of his lecture in Temple Israel, in which he discoursed upon Laugh ter and those who make us laugh"
 "The man who does not laugh is despicable," said Dr Hirsch, "and it is the jealous, envious, deceitful hypO- crite that does not laugh. Those that make us laugh fully serve their pur- pose in life and the world is better by far for their being. The stage is ele- vating. For three generations great Rip Van Wrinkle made us laugh. He lifted us from cares and made us see things in a better light. He is passed away and his will be the kingdom of heaven. He was in truth conse- crated priest of the Almighty God. His stage was his pulpit, and when he occupied it the theater was the temple.
 "The stage presents to rs life from all it's aspects, and therefore it's pie tOrial elOquence opens our eyes to deeper realities. The true stage will never recognize the vile. the pure who enter the theater shall leave it as pure as they were when they en- tered. Life is not all in Sunday school"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
TRAINS IN
 COLLISION.
Ogden Educational
 Party in Peril.
Prof. Farnam and Wife of Yale Injured Editor St. Clair hcKelway of Brook. lyn Bruised.

Greenville, s. G., April 29.-The Ogden educational party ran into a special train bearing the Robert c. freight train to-day just outside of Greenville. None of the Ogden party was seriously hurt. The engine, bag gage car, library car and two dining cars were badly damaged.
 Nearly all of the party were asleep when the accident occurred. The passengers injured were in the dining car. The fireman on the special train was killed and Prof Henry w. Far nam, of Yale university, had his right arm broken and was severely cut and bruised. Mrs Farnam was cut and bruised. Others hurt were:
 St Clair McKelway, of the Brook lyn Eagle, bruised about the shoul- ders by being thrown through the window of the dining car at the side of the table at which he was break fasting.
 R. M. Ogden, secretary to R. c: Ogden, cuts, bruises and wrenched leg. Mrs J. G. Thorpe, Cambridge, Mass, cut about face and shoulders and badly bruised.
 A fiagman and three colored em- ployes of the dining room car were killed. Their names are Charles M. Cooper, J. Little, w. w. Cummings and J. r. Hanes. The wreck caught fire after the collision.
 Professor H. w. Farnam of Yale university is perhaps the most seri- ously injured. His head is bruised and arm is broken Mrs Farnam is hurt on the shoulder and arm. Both were removed to the hospital.
 Mir Ogden has given orders that the dead be given the best funeral possi- ble and that everything possible be done for the injured The trip will not be continued and the party will return at once to New York.
 The injured are:
 Bishop McVickar, of Rhode Island, shock.
 Capt John F. Mccoy, tourist agent Pennsylvania railroad. scalp wounds.
 w. c. Kershaw, electrician, Jersey City; scalp wounds.
 c. B. Wilcox, dining car conductor; cuts over right eye.
 D. R. ROhns, dining car conductor; scalp wounds.
 J. R. Hunter, engineer of wrecked special; left leg broken and scalp wounds. The name of the cook who it is be- lieved was burned to death, was w. w. Canning.
 When news of the wreck reached Greenville wrecking train and a party of physicians were hurried to the scene.
 Among the passengers on the train were Charles B. Aycock, former gov ernor of North Carolina; Dr A. &. Draper. New York state commission CT of education; Dwight Kellogg, the Rev Dr Arthur R. Kinsolving, Seth Low, Robert Treat Paine and George Foster Peabody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
PEDDLERS CONVENTION.
Were Rounded Up by Police to Locate Stolen Carpet.

Things looked like convention of peddlers on Baldwin street yesterday afternoon when the police rounded up all the men in that line they could find about town and held them up ill front of the residence of Mrs Patrick Hughes to see if she could recognize any of them as the man who made off with her carpet out of the back yard. The woman and the rest of the neighbors eyed the peddlers closely, but none of them thought the right man was in the crowd. While this was going on Chief Egan cOllared fellow on Cherry street and finding carpet answering the description of the one reported stolen he'headed him to the police sta tion, where Mrs Hughes called later and identified the carpet as her proper ty. Then the peddler was locked mp, but to the great confusion of the au- thOrities the woman objected to ap- bearing against him and he was let go. This made him sassy" and he called at the police station to-day and gave the chief to understand that he bought that carpet, so that after all Mrs Hughes may have to appear in court. It is a pity that people should show such unwillingness to defend them- selves from people who come around and pick up everything they can get hold of. Another case of the same kind happened in that neighborhood last week and the light fingered peddler got away for the same reason. Some day these peddlers who make practice of taking things that don't belong to them will find themselves confronted in the city court by somebody possessed of the moral courage to stand on his rights. and then the business of steal- ing carpets won't he any more com mon in that part of the town than it is elsewhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
OIL TANK ON FIRE.
Traffic on Erie Railroad Blocked ri
 Five Hours.

New York, April 29.-Traffic on thas Erie railroad at Binghamton and Sus,s quehanna, which was interrupted early to-day by the burning of an oil stanltss car, has been restored, according to aus' nouncement given out at the company,4j ohces to-day. Both tracks wenS3 blocked for nearly five hours by th$ accident and several through trainaI were held up.
 When the oil tank car took fire tn flames quickly spread to six other carr, The heat from the fire was so intensoss that no one could approach the burns. ing cars for some time and the rafls: on both tracks were badly twisted bx the heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
THE MONEY COUNTED.

San Francisco. April 29.-In the course of investigating the affairs of Edward J. Smith. the defaulting for mer tax collector of this city, the money in the Joint custody vault of the treasurers' office has been counted and found correct. The gold was counted in 291 sacks. each containing S20OW. or a total of S.94O.UO. The money was replaced in the vault. which has been sealed up by representatives of the surety company interested and of the grand jury. The contents of this vault are under joint custody of the city treasurer and auditor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
EPIDEMIC IN GERMANY.
Intimate Connections Between In6u.
 en1a and Spotted Fever.

Berlin, April 29.-An intimate con- nection between influenza and spotted fever or cerebro-spinal meningitis now epidemic in Germany is surmised by some German investigators of the cause of the disease. Scientists. ap- pear not to be fully satisfied that the bacillus is present in pneumonia. The so-called pfeiffer bacillus which causes influenza has been discovered in num- Der of cases of meningitis. The epi- demic latterly has assumed n more serous form in Silesia. Sporadic cases are now reported daily from nearly all parts of Germany but the physicians do not fear general epidemic. In Berlin the population is greatly alarm cd. Several deaths from meningitis have occurred here within a week and the sanitary and police officials are publishing comprehensive instructions for the public showings the measures to be taken to prevent its spread.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

San Antonio, Tex, April 29.-Pas- sengers from Chilean ports. according to a dispatch to the Express from Mazatlan, Mexico, bring the first full information concerning the terrible ravages of bubonic plague in the city of Pisagua, Chile. For some time be- fore their departure the deaths in Pisagua had ranged from ten to thir- ty day and the authorities were then unable to enforce burials. Corpses were thrown into the streets to de- compose and spread contagion. But little headway had been made in the fight on the disease and it seemed as though the entire population of that Chilean port might be exterminated by the plague. Many persons had been shot down by the soldiers. on guard while attempting to escape from the stricken city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
INHABITANTS SCARED.
Earthquake Shocks Drove Them to
 the Streets.

Geneva, Switzerland, April 20.- Earthquake shocks were felt here at 2:45 o'clock this morning. The in- habitants were somewhat alarmed and many of them rushed into the streets but the damage done in this city was very slight.
 The shocks were felt throughout the Canton de Valois and elsewhere. They were accompanied, by subterranean rumblings. Some houses were dam- aged in the Canton of Valois.
 The shocks apparently were more severe at Chamonix and in it's neigh borhood than elsewhere. Houses were cracked and some old monuments were badly damaged. The church at Ar gentieres was so shaken that it's con dition is dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
RELAY RACES TO-DAY.
The Eleventh Annual Took Place
 At Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, April 29.-The eleventh annual carnival of relay races and field sports will be held on Franklin field this afternoon. In point of num- bers and in territory represented 1t will eclipse any athletic meet scheduled for this year. More than 1,20O contest. ants. including the leading amateurs Of the country, will compete. This army of athletes represents upwards of 175 educational institutions. While the field sports and the short distance track events will not count as cham piOnships they will give the followers of college sports an opportunity to size up the men who are entered in the intercollegiate championships to be held here next month. The meet will also furnish a comparison between the athletes of the east ana the west, as the champions of the two sections will meet in many of the events. It is the only meet of the year ,n which the athletes of the two sections will come together.
 There are five championships on the program, the one, two and four mile college relay races and the pre-. parat0ry and high school one mile re- lays. The west will make strong bid to wrest the championships in the one and four mile relay races from the east.
 Yale has weakened her two mile team in an endeavor to beat Michigan university in the four mile event. The one mile relay race is expected to be a warm con test between Yale, Pennsylvania and Chicago. Pennsylvania places her hopes on Taylor, the fleet cOlOred run ner. who is the intercollegiate cham piOn and holds the quarter mile rec ord of 49 1-5 seconds.
 With the Yale team weakened, Cor nell appears to be the favorite in the tw0-mile relay race, as her runners are experienced and very fast
 It is not likely that any records will be broken as the recent neavy rains have made the track spongy and un- certain. To-day opened shilly and rain threatened to fall at any moment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
MARKET EXCITED.
Ticker Machine Worked So Hard Was
 Put Out of Business,

New York, April 29-Frantic selling made the stock market take on a fran tic appearance to-day towards the close of the two hours session.. The confusion on the floor of the stock exchange was so great that the ma chine for repeating transactions prac- tically broke down. For time there was vague rumors of financial troubles, and as no attempt was made to SUD- port the stocks the prices melted rapid ly away. Enormous blocks of security were placed on the market for what they would bring, the greatest changes were in the steel and railway stocks. The bank statements were favorable but had no effect on the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29

Wall Street, II a. m.-A wide va riety of stocks were affected by the early selling but intermingled with the substantial losses were a number of advances which imparted ragged ap- pearance to the trading. The more effective pressure was concentrated against the recent weak features such as the Southern stocks Pacifics, Penn sylvania stocks and the various metal and car equipment stocks. Losses run ming from point upwards were es- tablished in the leaders mentioned and a number of others, the aggregate reaching fully forty stocks. Advances reaching points were made by sev- eral other stocks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
EMBARKED TO-DAY.

Venice, Italy, April 29.-Prince Francis of Teck, Count Mensdorff the Austro- Hungarian ambassador in Lon don, and Lord Verulam today em- parked on the American steam yacht Margarita with her owner Anthony J. Drexel. The presence here of Ambas- sador MensdOrff during the &eeting be- tween Count Goluchowski the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister and Sig nor Tittoni the Italian foreign minister is much commented upon although it is asserted on good authority that his coming to Venice was quite accidental.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
TO ,STRIKE AT DUEIS.

Berlin, April 29-The anti-duelling league is endeavoring to strike at the causes of duels and urges the govern ment to support bill providing for the punishment of unfaithful husbands and wives of from six to twenty-four months; punishing persons who un- truthfuliy assert that woman has been unfaithful to her husband; pun ishing with Imprisonment instead of by fine alone a man who insults an- other who libels him, and treating kill ing in duel as murder and all who participate in duel as criminals un- der the ordinary code.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
SECOND CONFERENCE.

New London. April 29.-The second annual conference of the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons of New London, Windham and Holland counties, was held in the parish house of Christ church to-day. The principal address was by Mrs F. H. Smiley of Hartford, state secretary of the inter- national conference held last Novem- Der at Memphis. Tenn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
SILVER COINS.
Secret Service Man Going to Philippines After
 Counterfeiters.

San Francisco, April 29-John E. Wilkie, chief of the United States se- cret service, is here on his way to the Philippines to investigate the counter feiting of American silver coins. The work is supposed to be done by Fill pinos and Chinese. It has grown to such an extent that the business of the islands is being seriously menaced. Chief Wilkie will organize large se- cret force to break up the gangs of colnterfeiters and on his way to the Philippines will stop over in Honolulu, where a branch of the secrer service is about to be established.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
FOR GOOD ROADS.

Baton Rouge. La. April 29.-The Ma tional Good Roads convention was called to order by President Moore Of the National Good Roads association. Governor Blanchard mace an address of welcome. Addresses were also made by President Boyd of tine Uni versity of Louisiana: Hon Robert M. Wallace. member of congress from Ar kansas: Judge Falconer of Arkansas. J. c. Clair of Illinois and Walter Clarke of Gainesville. Miss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
JEWISH ANNIVERSARY.

New York. April 29.-A movement inaugurated recently to celebrate the 2J0th anniversary of the settlement of the Jews in the United States is taking definite shape. Plans formulated by committee of fifteen provides for pub- lie celebrations to be held about Thanksgiving day together with re- ligious celebrations in all the syna- gogues of the country. A permanent memorial of some sort will be erectei.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
THE CHURCH CONGRESS-

New York, April 29.-Arrange- ments have been practically complet- cd for the American Church congress which will be held in Brooklyn from May Q to F, inclusive. The change from autumn to spring was made by the executive committee to afford greater convenience for most of those who would be likely to attend. Bishop Brewster of Connecticut will deliver the opening address fin Trinity church and the sessions will be con tinued throughout the week. Topics of interest to church workers will be discussed by well known ministers from all sections of the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
TO ACT AS JUDGES.

New Haven, April 29.--Inyitation to act as judges of the Yale-Harvard de- bate have been accepted by Prof Jere- miah W. Jenks of Cornell university, Edgar Aldrich, judge of the United States court for the district of New Hampshire, and Arthur Brown, United States judge for the district of Rhode Island. The debate will be held in Cambridge, May ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
FIRST BATTLE WON.

San Diego, Cal, April 29.-In the su- perior court in the proceedings brought by D. c. Reed to have Captain John sehon declared ineligible for the ofIice of mayor. to which he was chosen at the recent election. the contestant has won the first battle. Judge Torrane de nying the motion to dismiss, made by Captain Sehon's attorneys. and over- ruling their demurrer. The case turns upon the question whether an ofIicef of the retired list of the United, States army is eligible under the constitution of California to take the ofllce of mayor to which a salary b attached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
TAFT INSTRUCTED.
Ordered to Call Bowers Home and
 and Send Russell.

Washington. April 29.-Secretary Taft has received instructions from the president to call Minister Bowen, now at Caracas, to Washington: also to send Mir Russell, now minister to Colombia, to Caracas, and Mir Bar rett. now minister to Panama, to Co lOmbia.
 It is stated that If Mir Bowen's ac- tion relative to the charges affecting Assistant Secretary LoOmis are not subject to criticism it is the presi- dents purpose to send him as minis ter to Chilli and then probably as am bassador to Brazil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
A TWENTY-FooT GARDEN.
How . Very Small Area May Be Made to Yield Good Returns to the
 Gardener,

Anyone having a small space in the back yard, even though only 20 feet square, may gain great profit and con- siderable experience from raising . small amount of vegetables, says the Orange Judd Farmer. Only constantly appreciated vegetables should be grown, those that mature quickly and are of par ticular value when fresh. My garden was planted, one-half to tomatoes, which included IF plants, one-fourth to peas and beans and one-fourth to beds of lettuce, radishes, beets and kitchen herbs. It was well spaded and fertilized before planting. which was not done until May Is. The lettuce and radish beds were sown in succession, two sow- ings . month, so that there was . con. stant supply of young and tender vege- tables.
 A most profitable feature was a cucum. Der barrel, made IS follows: Take an or dinary -four or salt barrel, remove both ends and cut several small holes in the sides. Sink three-fourths of it's depth into the ground and fll almost full with rich manure. Bank up earth about it and make hills, in which plant cucum- bers. Water the barrel frequently by pouring large amounts ofswater inside and not upon the hills of plants. Such an arrangement will support . growth of vines which will cover . large part of the yard. requiring but little attention and occupying little real garden space.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
FIRE AT WHITE HOUSE.
Chimuey Dlaxs Pat Out With . Fev
 Dueksis of Water.

Washington, April 29.-One of the chimneys in the executive offices fin the white house caught fire today, but practically no damage resulted. One engine responded. but the blaze was extinguished by few buckets of water. A fire had been started in all the open grates of the offices which caused the blaze in the chim. ney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
VISITING IN BOSTON.

Boston, April 29.-Nriss Alice Roosc- welt. daughter of President Roosevelt, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs George c. Lee of Essex Road. Chest nut Hill. It is expected she will re. main about ten days. ordinarily she has visited Mrs Lee during Thanksgiv- ing week. but she was unable to do so last November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
ROENTGEN RAY ANNIVERSARY.

Berlin. April 29.-The international congress called to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the discovery of the Roentgen ray and to collate the latest applications and developments. opens here tomorrow and will continue in session for three days. Prof Roentgen will be present The French represen- tation will be particularly strong. Among the Americans announced to be present are pr Leonard of Philadel- phia. Dr. George Kunz of New York and Dr Rudisjicipsky of Cedar Rapids. Ia. The latter's tesis is ''The Study of the Degenerxtive Processes of the Brain by the Roentgep Rays" An ex- position of Roentgen apparatus will be c feature of the congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss. PRO.

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY SS. PRo& ~ bate Court April %. 1905 Ti' Estate of Margaret Brophy, late of watoQS bury, in said district. deceased. x Upon the application 'ofsT. F. CarmoAvl praying that letters of administration IT
 be granted on said estate and an instrument 73 writing purporting to be the last will IVY testament of said deceased, may be prov01' approved, allowed and admitted to proba1k' it is '; ORDERED. that said application be eheaeG, and determined at the Probate office in -Satots buryin said District. on the 18th day of May A. D. 1905, at o'clock in the forenoon, and thoe notice be given of the pendency of said npplic1s tion and the time and place ofhearing theroou by publishing the same one time in some aeVos paper having circulation in said districs "
 Robert A Lowe. Judge. s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
REPORTED Ry WIRELESS

New York. April 29.-The St Paul. from Southampton and Cherbourg for New York. was reported by wireless from the Siasconset station as having been in communication with the Nan tuckef lightship when the vessel was fifty miles east of that point at 9 a. m. today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
ARRESTED IN LONDON.

London. April 2a-Thomas Barry wanted in Jersey City on the charge of assault was arrested here today and remanded at Bow street police court to await extradition papers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-29
Clenwood Ranges. The
 make Cooking Easy.

And don't forget that we are sez- ing Glenwood Ranges at little Ie<s price than they are sold for in any other city in New England Stnft housekeeping right-get a Glenwood- A good second hand Glenwocd Raneo with waterfront for sale-a Co baker.