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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
NAVAL BILL PASSED
Congress Voted $ee,OOo,ooo
 For Defense.
TWO MORE EMPHASIZES ORDERED
New York Representative Condemned Action of President In Sending Coincidence tO Russia Regard
 ing Late cAssassination.


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The house after a seven hours session passed the naval appropriation bill, carrying to- tai of S99,9l4,359. The provision for two battleships, as reported by the committee on naval affairs, was re- tained. Both the majority and minor ity were badly divided over the propo- sition, at least forty members of the latter going over to the Republicans, while about an equal number of Re publicans voted in opposition. Several important changes in the bill were made. The proposed increase of 1,2O0 men and officers for the marine corps was stricken out. as was also the pro vision authorizing the construction of a collier somewhere else than at the Mare island navy yard in California. in order to do the work better an item of Sl75,OO0 was inserted for the proper equipment of the Mare island navy yard.
 Several times during the debate the
 
 was referred to, the subject being brought up by Mir. Baker (N. Y.), who condemned the action of President Roosevelt in sending a message of con- dolence to Russia expressing the senti- ment that the government and the American people viewed the act with ahhorrence. The people, he declared, did view with abhorrence the massacre in St. Petersburg on Jan. p, but the president. he said, had not seen fit to send message of cOndolence on that occasion.
 He was replied to by Mir. Grosvenor O., who took the ground that, regard less of the character of the duke or the question of the right or wrong of Rus sia's policy toward her subjects. the president in sending the message he did had done exactly what civilization recognized as his duty.
 With particular reference to that &C., tion Mir. Grosvenor O. was bitter in his criticism of Mir Baker. Mir. Bakers action he declared to have been unpre- cedented. Had adjournment been talk en. he said, it would have been a meaningless and stupid exhibition of ignorance. The public and the world knew that the American congress did not sympathize with riot and unneces- sary bloodshed. Whether it was neces- sary or not there was no doubt a strong critical opinion in the country. but he said no intelligent man would suggest that congress express an opin- ion on that subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
North Sea JnuutPy nec1u4on

PARIS. Feb. 2l.--Admiral Baron von Spaun of Austria-Hungary and Rear Admiral Charles II. Davis of the Unit. cd States have been designated to draw up the report of the nterna tional com mission of inquiry into the North sea incident. This will be presented in secret session tomorrow for final ap- proval. Vice Admiral Doubassoff of Russia. Admiral Fournier of France. president of the commission. and Ad- miral vOn Spaun incline to the Russian view. while Rear Admiral Sir Lewis X. Beaumont of Greal Britain and Ad- miral Davis are consi 'ered favorable to the British view ,Eat no torpedo boats were present and that therefore there was no justification for firing.
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not to see but tapped the floor of the cell yet more impatiently with her foot, as was her fashion when angered. Here was the prisou door open and the captive. enamOred of confinement, at the culminating point conjuring req sons why he should not flee. To have gone thus far. 10 have eliminated the jailer and then to draw back, with the keys in his hand-truly no scene in n comedy could ba more cxtravagant. The girl laughed Iervously.
 What ecotists men are!'' she said. Good Sir Jester. in offering you liber- ty l am serving myself-myself. you understand she repeated. Let Us hasten on. lest ip defeating your own purpose you defeat mine"
 What will you answer when he'- indicating the drugged turnkey-"ac- cuses you:"
 Was ever such perversity".' was all she deigned 10 reply. biting her lip. You are somewhat willful yourself. Jacqueline." he Tetorted. with that smile which 50 exasperated her.
 Listen" she said at length. slowly tnpressively. "You need have no fear for me when you go. tell you that more danger remains to me by your staying, than in your going: that your obstinacy leaves me unprotectai; that your cOmplianc" would be boon tn me. Ky ihc memory of my mother by the truth of this holy book draw ing little volume passionately from her bosom-"i swear io what I hav'' told you" Eagerly her eyes met his searching gaze. and he read In their depths only truth and candor. ''i have s quest for you. It concerns my life. my happiness. All have done for ynu has been for this end
 Her eyes felI, but she raised them again quickly. will you accept . mission from one who is not a prin- ress:'
 Name her not. exclaimed the jest CT sharply. snd then. recovering him self. added less brusguely. What Is it you want. mistreSsE
 This k no time nor place to tell if. '' she went on rapidly. seeing by his face that his doggei humor had melted be- fore her appeal. but soon. before We part. y0u shall know all-whst it is I wish [" intrust in your hands
 : moment she waited -'Your argu- Ient Is unanswersbIe. Jsrqueline, he said finally T own myself puzzled. but ! believe you. so-hsve your way
 This cloak then handing him a garment she hsd brought with her. throw it over you she continued huTTiedly. If ve meet any one 1t may serve as disguise And here is a sword bringing forth q weapon that sh~ had carried r,,acesIs-i t-ensath . fioviHg mantle -v-au you use ft:-
 T can but try Is-aueiine- he re- rIie-I- fastening tIse zirfIe about hi. waist zrI half drawing snd then tlsrus'ing rh" blade hz.k into the srsb-
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presence. new light was sudden!v shed upon the enterprise. and hc pause,i abruptly even 1s he turned to leave the .eli With growing wonder she watched his altered features.
 Well" she exclaimed impatiently why do you stand there:-
 should ] escape. you. Jacqueiine. would remain fo bear the bruni." he said TefiectiveIy The jailer. when he awake. will tell ii5e story who brought the wine who sH"vor,rl tine prisoner To go but one course Is D,,en and he glanced down upon the pr0strate man-to ~ilenr- him for eveF
 She started aDJ half shrank from him. --COuld yOu do itE-
 He shook his head In fair contest would have slain him but now-it i< not he. buI [ wlso am helpless Aud yet uHat is Slsc,, sos~ life worth. Nothing. e-erythiFe- Farewell sEeeJ lsstre~s. rCu<t trust to o5heT means. sHd thank TOE
 Tbe .tatSir.tril--I bansi she seemei
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 fool. for a man merry in
 adversity is as wise as . ZS Master Rabelais. Many the time have l heard him say a it of laughter drives away the devil
 ''.Ah. you know the great philosopher. fhen:" commented the jester from the couch, closely watching the sottisb. iE- temperate face Cf his keeper and run ming his glance oyer the urwieldy form which bade fair to G.lt-iva. one Of the vine butts ir the cnstle cellaI
 Know him exclaimed tAls iowly entary ''I have cen Dtea admitted 10 his table. Not fot IT., " was thus honored. but ae suse giant fagor nppesred but thi.ds fipy m r'v hanG> How my heart s~cll"i with pride: And then-and then
 With q crash the bottle fe!l from the hand of the keeper 70 sh" stone iiror The massive hcdy swaye': on the small ssonl and foliowei, the bottle. , Why" thought the fool TT Jscqur |line fails me no; all may get be well co But even as he thus reflected the door of the cell opened. and a face wlite as lily booked iu- Her gIanro passed hastily to The moiionIesS figure and an expression of satisfaction cross fd he- features
 line keys.' she said. ami Ihe jester bending over :he pr"strate jaileF d" tached them from his girilc .Iock the door when we leave sine continued The other keeper does moi some to relieve him for six hours"
 .-It would i'c an offset for iEe many times he hes Iocke'i me in. answered .sle fool
 .-Is this a time for jesiinE eNeIaim ei the girl iinpatienily- and iy delay sa1reasing osIr ,langsr:"
 sOur danger He started
 since she had first broached the sub s.-f of escape but one sweet and all Absorbing idea had puSSeSS~d hlEl-re- [.iation- I.ibeTty was the means tO stat end. and every other thought an,i rUnsi6erafioa had given way to this desire. He had fallen ss5esp Uifh tle fire. iBzroa-s .iark features fEHazezs 1ii his fcverp,i Israin- when ise hai awaE- p-pf the rnorFsII fantasy had not left :,s,ss s:Et 5ou st her words. in he-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Pneumonia Epidemic at Pitssburs.

PITTSBCR RG. Feb. 2l.-Owing to an epidemic of pneumonia in this city the health authorities have issued warn- ing. Since New Years SO persons have been affected. nearly One-half of this number dying. and as yet there is no relief. During the last week out of IIO deaths a were due to this disease. and in the six previous weeks there were l94 deaths from the same cause. making 2G6, or 25 per cent of the deaths In 1905. due to pneumonia.
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less fear of your being taken
 Thanks to your he answered, searching her with his glance.
 Here he doubted not she would make known the quest of which she had spoken. Whatever 1t might be, hs would faithfully requite her, even to making his own purpose subservient to 1t.
 Tt is now time" she said demure- ly, ito acquaint you with the mission. Of course you will accept it1''
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Russian Cavalry Raid.

MUKDEN. Feb. 21.-General Ren. neDIumpf's division. which moved out Feb. N. has returned from a daring reconnaissance. having succeeded in passing around the Japanese left flank and penetrating we'll to the rear. caus. ing considerable cOnsterDatiOn along the line of Japanese communications. The losses were insignificant. It was merely raid. with no intention tu strike the Japanese forces, in the di. rection of Yinkow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Assassin Was Afraid of Takins Cold

MOSCOW. Feb. 21.-Although the identity of the assassin of Grand Duke Sergius has not yet been ascertained the police have become convinced that he is not q workman. but man of good birth. His underclothing is of good quality and fashionably made, and his outer workman's garb evident. ly was assumed as disguise. He strongly objected to donning prison at. tire and refused for long time to take of his warm undershirt for fear of catching cold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
xi.. Rs..e~eH [. vIsi, Phn,p,,..s

Miss Roosevelt ts Wait Phuippiaes.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-It is un- derstood that Miss Alice Roosevelt will accompany Secretary and Mrs. Taft on their visit to the Philippines next July unless other engagements prevent. It is probable that the trip will be made on the army transport Sumner and will occupy about three months. allowing one month each way and one month in the islands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
DECIDES FOR SOBOR
Emperor Nicholas Will Con. vene Russian Parliament.
MARTIAL LAW AT TSARSKOE.SELO
Spirit of Revolution stirs St. Peters. burg Students-DestrOyed Cxar's Portrait-Wave Red Flag-De-
 mand That War End.

mand That War End.
 LONDON. Feb. 21.-A dispatch from St. Petersburg says that Emperor Mich. olas has decided to convene the Zemsky sobor and that an imperial manifesto announcing the convocation probably will be issued on March 4. the ami versary of the liberation of the serfs by Alexander II.
 Martial law has been declared at TsarskOe-Selo owing to numerous threatening letters being received at the palace.
 The chief of the secret police has or. dered special precautions to prevent any outrage on the imperial family.
 The spirit of revolution had con- plete possession of the great meeting of professors, students and directors of the St. Petersburg university. which assembled at noon to discuss the ques- ton of joining in the general strike be- gun by similar institutions in Russia. and decided to close the university till fall.
 In anticipation of possible trouble when the meeting broke up sQuadrons of Cossacks again paraded the streets, especially the Nevsky prospect and the neighborhood of the Kazan cathedral, which is always point for student demonstrations.
 The meeting was held in the auditori- um of the university on Basil island, Neva hall being comparatively small and incapable of holding one-fifth of the 4,0O0 students assembled. The au- ditorium was packed to suffocation. and the doorways and window en- brasures were banked with students, who held others on their shoulders.
 From the outset student orators set the imagination of their auditors aflame with the spirit of liberty. unsparingly denouncing the course of the govern ment, declaring that promises could no longer avail and that the only satis- faction would be freedom of speech, conscience and the press and the con- vocation of national assembly.
 The majority coupled this with de- mand for ending the war. Almost every orator went back to the French revolution for parallels. Again and again was Russia declared to be on the eve of a revolution.
 The whole student body sang the Russian "Marseillaise." which begins: You fell victims of love of your country.
 A wild scene followed. The students unfurled red flag on which was writ ten, Hail to the Constituent Assem- bly,"
 A large portrait of the emperor in the great auditorium of the university where the meeting was held was torn into strips. The police did not inter- fere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Panana's Anaivepssvy.

PANAMA. Feb. 21. - This was the first anniversary of Dr. Manuel Anna dor's presidency of Panama. and he re. ceived congratula tions from every. where in the repablic without political distinction. A great popular meeting of all classes took place last night. After the lapse of . year the affairs of the republic gre prosperine. and the whole country appreciates the policy followed by the presidents administra- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Rider UneGsrd Co~sur

LONDON. Feb. 2i.-Tbe White Star line steamship Teutonic. which sails from Liverpool for New York tomor- row. will have among her passengers Mir. Rider Haggard. who has been ap- pointed a commissioner to inquire into the conditions and character of the az ricultural and industrial land settle ments organized in America by the Salvation Army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
~Can you ask ? bs answered earnest.

"Can you ask r hs answered earnest H.
 You promise:''
 ITO serve you with my life" "Then we had better go on," she con tinued.
 "But, mademoiselle. I thought 'That we were to part here? Not at si;. ii; am not yet ready to leave you. In fact, good Master Jester, I am going with you. I am the quest; I am the mission. Are you sorry you prUnns~~r
 gTO Rr roNrMuEnl
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n...r {. Whi.sler.. He..rx.

LONDON. Feb. 2I.-The Internation- al Society of SSulptors. Painters and Gravers. which will open q Whistler exhibition in their gallery tomorrow. gave . dinner last night. at which ardent admirers of the great American artist from the continent ss well az all parts of Great Britain were present to pay their tribute Auguste Roslin. the celebrated French sculptor. pre- sided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Nc s-.st Re,.r, Ts,. s...,.,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2I.-No report will be made in the Senator Smoot case during the present congress This has been agreed upon by several members of the senate committee on privileges aIsd elections. for the reason that time dces not remain for consideration by the senate If such report ss the com mittee might make.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Rejessvensky.s Comma ss Nsss, pe

PORT LOUIS. Mauritius. Fep. 21.- The Russian second Pacific squadron. with collers. totaling seventy ships, is still at Nossi Re. The Russians were buying stores largely. especially wines and liqueurs. They asked for 10000 bags of -four and JO.OoO cans of pota- toes at prices meaning fortunes for the sellers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
PROF. BAILEY, Citizen Bark Book
Learn To Dance

at Miss Nellyc T. Reeds Dancing Academy. 1OS Bank street. second floor Jones X MOrgan's building. Advanced class and social series Tuesday even. ing. Class for beginners Friday even. ings. Terms. 12 class lessons. $4; Lrlvate and 6 class, S5: 6 private, $5; single private lesson. S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Cs.ass ss s.srs u.r ov, c...,.

" "s1Ka uer Vwn SO0eso- OTTAWA Feb 2I-The Dominion government viII take charge of HaIifar and E<aniEnslt d~feHses on July I next An zrrzrgeweat to tbi. eaert ss said ro have b~~a ~,mpl.fc-i l-~sween Canada and the E,snsrisI su, u,horstiea
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| sweepssx u.ahsr Usuu.

ALBANY. N- Y- Fei,. 2l--A labor bill "f sweeping cf-sf was iairo.use.I iB the assembly last night ny Nr. Thompson of Kings s-,unty- IT c<ssu,- sssHs. shs -ssAs h.--~ .ssx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-21
Quite True.
By HAL REID.

it is that those of intelligence consider dancing an art and part of 6eir education. Who could not tell the diff ference between the picked up vari- cty of dancers and those who have learned at the professional school2 Here they acquire knowledge of music. essential 10 conform their steps to different dances, ease. grace, department, etc. etc. Classes. Pr- vate lessons.
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CHAPTER Avn.

s(" RULY are you right proper b fool. for man merry in
 E#kS adversity Is as wise as
 2S Master Rabelais. Many the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1905-09-20
GOOD CIVIC GOVERNMENT.
Newport Citizens Form Municipa
Association and Issue Manifesto.

Newport Citizens Form Municipal
Association and Issue Manifesto.
NEWPORT, R. l., Sept. 20.-About
fifty Of the leading citizens and cot
tagers of Newport who have been
working in the interest of good govern
ment in municipal affairs here have
perfected organization and issued a
manifesto to the public. The name of
the organization will be known as the
Citizens Municipal association. The
following are the officers:
President, George Gordon King; vice
presidents, Christopher S. Barker, John
Hare Powell, Erastus e. Allen, Theo-
dore X. Gibbs; treasurer, Thomas G.
Brown; secretary, Gardner S. Perry.
In its declaration of principles the
association declares that abuses have
crept into the city government and
that the new organization is DESTROYS
Of setting aside these harmful influ-
ences. The association desires COM
plete separation of city management
from state and national politics. The
necessity Of carefully safeguarding
city property and franchise rights is
also set forth in the manifesto.
The city council is specifically charg-
ed with violating the rights of citizens
by ignoring petition relating to GER
tain wharf improvements.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1905-09-20

went across that prairie on a hop.
skip and jump, and only touched the
high places.
Along towards noon we saw dust
in the road ahead, and pretty soon we
met mess of Greek soldiers. with the
American consul at the head, and told
them where the bandits were, drunk
and with their legs tied, and the con-
sui and some soldiers went back to
Athens with us, and the rest of the
troops went on after the bandits. We
got to Athens before night, and found
the woman under guard in the con-
sul's office, and when she saw dad.
and he told her how he had dxed the
bandits, she cried, and said ste wasn't
to blame, and wanted to hug dad, but
he said: Nay. nay, Pauline. and
then she said he was no gentleman
because the consul did not pay the ram
som, and dad told her he wrote to the
consul not to cough up, and she looked
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mad at dad and said: You think you
are smart, don't your and then she
was taken to jail, and dad and took
an account of the stuff we robbed the
bandits of, and found We had several
hundred dollars, and besides, dad filed
claim against Greece for half mill
lion dollars, for lacerated feelings, and
left it with the consul to collect. so
if you ever hear of American warships
going to Greece, you will know what is
the matter.
THE next morning the soldiers came
into Athens with the bandits tied to
mules, and they threatened to kill dad
on sight, so we skipped out. but dad
got his pants back, and so Re didn't
have to sail with petticoats on. but
whenever dad meets q Greek gentle
man around home here it is all | can
do to keep him from robbing the
Greek. Say, give me another slice Of
that cheese" and the bad boy got up
and stretched himself and yawned.
The old groceryman looked at the
bad boy for a minute, and then said:
Either your father ought 10 be in
the penitentiary or else you are the
condemndest liar in America"
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Up TO Standard,

Belmont county, Ohio. measures up
to President Roosevelt's standard, and
deserves honorable mention in the line
Of family affairs. There were sec
deaths in that county during the fiscal
year. but the births numbered 712
males and 67s females The marriages
solemnized during that period we're 5oi.
Considering its population. Belmont
county is far above the average.-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
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when they a. got asleep. and began
70 cry. and wish I vas dead. dad woke
Up ard said. Nov Won DO a
thing to your Creeks and lie vent
around to the sleeping bandits and
took al their knives and all their
money. and he took OF the pettiooa-
they had given him to wear and tied
q blanket around his waist a-d L.
tied their heEs together with strings
o. the saddles q the mules. zn5 lust
before daylight On the second morning
dad and got On the biggest muIa and
started dOEu The trail and when re
struck Ie7sI ground re msa-ed that
uEle ard he g0t . z0ye CT hiu s-s
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the highest type. Each believes that
he can outwit the other when it comes
to tight pinch.
The New York players have Clipped
in and formed a pool of $4,000 to bet
on their own chances.
1--WE will bet $4,000 to $1,000 that
we win" says the treasurer of the
''poolers." I'VE feel so sure that If
we did succeed in placing the money
we would do so with tears in our eyes
at the trustfulness and easiness Of the
takers Of the short end Of the PROPOSE
ton
During the latter part Of the cam
paign the Pittsburgs have braced con-
siderably' and have outshone their
early season form.
Manager McGraw is indignant over
the stories that the Giants would not.
II they won the pennant. play worlds
series owing 10 Unsatisfactory terms.
Said he recently: please say for me
that we will play for the champion
ship. should we win the National
league, no matter what are the condi-
tons. l sincerely believe that the
players have been shabbily treated in
regard to the division Of the receipts,
but we will be there when the time
comes to play.
Il don't blame the players in the
American league for kicking at the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1905-09-20
DaY They Celebrate.

What st. Georges day is to Britain
what Dominion day is to Canada, aad
what Independence day is to the
American republic is August 16 to the
Yukon. 1t was on that day nine years
ago that Skookum Jim washed out dis
famous pan on Rabbit creek, the result
Of which was the bringing of thousands
.cf people to the country and enriching
the world by 1920, 900 900 in gold.-Yu-
.kon World.
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The Great Thought.

There is something beyond the philos-
ophies in the light. IN the grass blades.
the leaf. the grasshopper. the sparrow
on the wall. Some day the great and
beautiful thought which hoyers on tbs
confines Of the mind will at last alight
In that is hope. the whole sky is full Of
abounding hOpe-somsthing beyond the
books that is Richard
JefEies.