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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
LUCKY QUILT MAKER.
Brooklyn Man Will Come In for Part
 of $400,0O0.

New York, Feb 20.-Max Fidler, Brooklyn quilt maker, has learned that he is heir to part of fortune of $4OO,. 900 left by a beggar in France, of whom Fidler was, nephew. There are seven sisters of the quilt maker, some of them living in Odessa, who also receive a share.
 Abraham Fidler of Nice. France. died there last August at the age or U years. When his clothes were re- moved the shabby receiver of aims was found to have sewed in the Things drafts amounting to the sum men, toned. A will also was found be- queathing the entire sum to Baron RCthschild.
 When informed of his legacy. the baron assigned detectives to trace the beggar's life and relationship. It was found he had been kidnapped from Odessa in childhood and became pro- fessional beggar which he continued to be all his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
GIVING AWAY
 TAXPAYERS RIGHTS
Waterbury, February 20. 19O4.

WdlefpuIy, feDruary 70, 10O4. To the Editor of the Waterbury
 Evening Democrat:
 Dear Sir-Does it not seem strange inasmuch as President Roosevelt and Tom Lawson are calling the attention of the public to the vultures in con gress and elsewhere, that the public of Waterbury does not rise up en masse to oppose the granting of ths franchise asked for by John White more and the other philanthropists. who are asking the legislature to give away to them the brthrights of the taxpayers of Waterbury? Has the leg. lslature right to give away some- thing which it has not been delegated to do? Arthur Ruhl gives a very good reason in this weeks Golfers why the people should be on the alert. Per. sonally l hope this bill will not pass ln the legislature until those men in- terested in the Naugatuck river scheme define their objects and let the public know just why they should grant these privileges. Respectfully yours,
 P. H. GARRITY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
FIRE nARSHAL'S REPORT
 WAS ISSUED TO-DAY

Hartford. Feb 20.-State Fire Mar shal John X. Rusling to day made his annual report to Insurance Commis- sioner Upson for 1901. pointing out the increase in the number of fires by reason of severe weather in the first three months of last year. Fires of all classes numbered 1876. compared with 1.232 the year before and 1.42T in 1902. Of the number looked into 12 were olassed of questionable origin. Nine arrests were made. resulting in six persons being bound over to the superior court on charges of arson. Two convictions were secured and in two other cases a nolIe was entered. and three persons discharged. one other forfeiting his bond. The mar shal has inspected upwards of three thousand buildings during the year. and experience in this line suggests this change in the law: That local fire uarshals in incorporated cities have authority to order the removal of aIl combustihle arnd inismmabFa mater iaL Acknowledgement of assistance from the stste roif~p fs made. Tn tre table of InrsIifr cf fires 1n1 are givs1 sn Bridgeport. 45 to Danburv. rs t- Derby. 1iO to HarfforH. q fo Neriden. 2n0 to New Haven- 2 to No-waIS- fg to Norwich. 21 to Stamford 1s te Torrington- S3 fo Waterbury. 10 to New Britain g to New London, % to Ansonia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
WAS SPECTACULAR.
Fire at Indianapolis With a Loss of
 More Than Million.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb 2O-The property loss by the fire in the center of the wholesale district was to-day placed at $1,100.0O0, insurance $S26,- GOO.
 The explosions of chemicals in the Keller and Delmetch house with the accompanying bursts of flames made the fire spectacular one. Falling walls added to the danger incurred by the firemen. one of whom suffered broken leg by a piece of flying cornice. There were many narrow escapes from death.
 The flames were confined to the burned district which adioins the Union station. with the greatest ditfi- culty. Several times the flames cross ed the alley which connects with other leading wholesale houses of the city, but eacn time the fire was extinguish- ed. The concussions from the chemi- cal explosions broke hundreds of panes of glass across Meridian street. The burnt district is bounded hy Mer- idian street. Louisiana street. Jackson place and an alley
 Sparks from the burning buildings flew over the city. carried by a high wind. Men were stationed on roofs to protect the buildings from the sparks. Early today the Grand hotel was discovered to be on fire A gen. eral alarm was sounded. Guests at the hotel were aroused and fled from their rooms. Many oc them had just retired after watching the adiacent fire in the wholesale district. The fire on the roof of the Grand hotel was ex- tinguished after an hour of hard work by the department. The loss was caused for the most part by water and reached $2,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
WILL BE IGNORED.
People of Brookfield Junction May
 Be Deprived of Railway.

Brookfield Junction, Feb 2O-It is believed here that the New York. New Haven & Hartford road contemplates a move that will practically wipe this place off the railroad map so far as its present location is concerned. Engi- ueers who are making surveys for the double tracking of the Highland divi- sion to Hawleyville are apparently running line for new right of way for the Highland division consider able distance north of It's present route through Brooktield a mile south of Brookfield Junction. It is believed that the Highland, Berkshire and Danbury branch of the New York division will be brought together at q common junction point half a mile or more south of this place and that the Brookfield Junction station will be moved to that point. This place is an important transfer station for the New York division and Berkshire division trains but beside the station building there is only small hotel aud one dwelling house in the immediate vicinity of the station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
TWO EXECUTED.
One Killed Junk Dealer, Other Strangled Woman
 -Patrick's Request.

Ossining, N. T., Feb 2O.-Frank Ri mieri, who murdered Jacob Pinto, Brooklyn junk dealer, and Adolph koenig, who strangled Mrs Mary Kaufman to death at her home in New York, were put to death in the electric chair in Sing Sing prison early to-day. Both executions were carried out without incident.
 Rimieri and Pinto were rival funk dealers in Brooklyn and the murder of the latter was the result of a quar- rel over the ownership of quantity of old bottles.
 The crime for which Koenig paid the penalty to-day was committed in May of last year. According to the evi- dence brought out at his trial he had lived with Mrs Kaufman in a West Fortieth street house for several weeks. On the night of the murder the couple had been drinking heavily and when the woman refused Koenig money which he demanded he became angry and strangled her to death. He then attempted to end his life by driving knife into his abdomen, but recovered after several weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
CITY NEWS

Mrs Patrick Byron of sharon Valley is visiting friends in this city.
 On next Wednesday evening the South End Social club will give barn dance their rooms, 653 South Main street.
 The shorthand class of the c. w. A. will meet tonight at St Patrick's hall and after this the meetings will be held every Monday evening.
 A cribbage tournament will start at the rooms of St Joseph's T. A. society this evening. Those who are to take part are requested to be on hand early. James A. Hynes X Son have sold the property of Mrs Ellen Shannahau on East Main street to c. A. Dunphy, who will have four story building erected on same.
 Charles s. Gilbert, owner of the Ballston Spa creamery, N. I.. is visit ing his uncle. Arthur A. Bradley, 4I Prospect street. Mir Gilbert, who was former Watertown boy, will also spend some time with friends and rela- tiyes in Watertown and Thomaston.
 The Young Ladies sodality of St Thomas church will hold q whist and reception on next Thursday evening at Eagles hall. Auditorium. Twenty prizes will be awarded to those SCOT ing the largest number Of games out of fifteen hands. A nicely arranged program of dancing will be carried out.
 The Central Labor union held a smoker and entertainment in Turn hall saturday night. Addresses were made by Chairman Robert Foley. Charles Brown of Hartford. T. J. Smith and D. r. Kelly. Louis Baker gave an exhibi- tion in baton swinging. Several solos were rendered with James Dunn pre-. siding at the piano.
 On Wednesday evening Company F. First regiment. Hibernian Rifles. win hold their annual muster, inspection and prom at Eagles hall. A large del egatiOn from out of town is expected. Among the officers who will be on hand for the inspection of Company l. are Colonel Murphy, Major McMurry and Adjutant Joy of Bridgeport.
 The funeral of Theophile, the eleven months old son of MT and Mrs r. F. Berube. of South Elm street. took place yesterday afternoon with inter ment in Calvary cemetery The floral tributes included a wreath from the child's parents: basket of roses. Mr and Mrs A. Dallas: basket of roses. NIr and Mrs SheDarti: bouquets. Harry Chipman and friends"
 James M. Lynch. for several years foreman of the composing department af the Democrat office. has severed his connection with the paper and will Lenceforth devote his entire time to Ike practice of law He has an office ia Odd Fellows block. North Main street. and embarks fin lis new field with bright prospects He Was ad- nittei to the bar some time ago. and although he pursued the printing bysi- ness Intil the present time. he man aged ts perf0Tm considerable profes Slonsl work and already enioys a fair practice If Mr Lynch sticks to the characteristics that have won him so many warm personal friends during his residence in Waterbury. these who dc business with him in the legal pro- fss<i0u will find him gentleInanly- hon ct and ct all times actuated by a de sire to observe the golden rule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
SET. ON FIRE.
Police Found Can of Caso. line and Oil Soaked
 Cloth.

Chicago, Feb 20-A can of gasoline, oil soaked cloth, and substance said to be nitro-glycerine were found last night, when fire was discovered in the tailor shop of Charles c. Pass, in the Morrison hotel building, Clark aud Madison streets The blaze it is de- clared, was of incendiary origin, and the police are making an investigation.
 The fire caused much alarm in the hotel building, it being the third time within a week that hotel guests have been aroused.
 Only the promptness of the hotel employees prevented an explosion, as the blaze had almost reached the gas oline. More than POO guests were in the hotel. No one was injured. but several chambermaids on the second floor developed mysteries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
RAILROAD HEARING.
Not More Than Dozen People in Su.
 perior Court Room To-Day.

It is very probable that from the progress made in advancing the pre-, liminaries of the proposed railroad i'm provements the actual work will begin late ill the summer. At the continued hearing in the superior court room to- day before the railroad commissioners this much was apparent. The attend ance of individual property owners whose interests block the progress of the railroad company was considera- bly, less than at the first hearing, indi. eating that many of the obstacles have been removed and the right of way bought. There were not very many more than dozen parties at the hear. ing to-day exclusive of the city and the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co, whose interests have been adjust ed to their respective satisfaction.
 Chief Engineer Ingersoll, stating the natter. said that the plans will be amended to conciliate the largest prop erty owners and so far as possible ev- erybody else. The head room under all he bridges will be not less than thirteen feet. The grade of Bank and West Main streets will not be dis turbed.
 The Plume & Atwood factory will not be affected at all. and the railroad company, according to the new ar engagement made with that concern, will have an increased capacity for the accommodation of twenty-four cars. The company will not need any of the Randolph-Clowes property, except pos, sibly a small slice of the western cor. ner.
 On account of not interfering with the grades of West Main and Crane streets. it will be necessary to build the railroad bed two feet higher from Bank to Mattatuck streets. To avoid the interests of the Plue X Atwood concern it was necessary for the com pany to acquire great deal more land in that vicinity.
 The city's interests were centered on West Main. Bank. simon. Crane and Jrdd streets. The last three will be closed up.
 The United Gas and Improvement Co has not yet been conciliated. hut Judge Burpee. counsel for the concern, said there would be no trouble in that direction.
 The only hitch that presented itself was shown by Attorneys McGrath and Bvrne. representing family named Carroll. This family owns three houses on Mattatuck street which when closed will have a passway of only twelve feet. The attorneys thought they were entitled 10 at least twenty-five feet and would claim as much.
 The change in the plans will cost the company about s11o.OOO When the amended plans will be ready. which will he in about three weeks. a copy will be on view at the town clerks office. and the next meeting will take place on Monday. March p. at II o'clock. The property owners fin the
 ( iinfty of Railroad Hill and Simon streets have not yet been bought UP.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA

Seventy-five or eighty ladies met in k. of C. hall yesterday afternoon and organized a branch of the Daughters of Isabella. an organization connected with the Knights of Columbus. Off, cers were chosen as follows: Lady regent. Miss Mary C. McKeOn: vice lady regent. Miss Mary c. Fox: record ing secretary. Miss Mary A. Clarkin: financial secretary. Mise Josephine F.. Shugrue: treasurer. Miss E. Slavin. The rest of the officers will he elected at an adjourned meeting which will he held next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Ii was an enthusiastic gath ering and judging by the success of the first meeting it is safe to predict that inside of a few months the new society will have very large mem hership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
PRESIDENT GIVES UP.

Washington Feb 20.-President Rooseveit. who for months has been hopefuI that some definite action might be taken at the present session of congress on the railroad rate ques- ton. practically has relinquished the idea of securing legislation on that question this winter. It iS reasonably certain that he will not call an extra ordinary session of congress to meet in the spring hut unless he chances his mind I,a vii r-U congress together probably next October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
AFTER HARTS MURDERER.

Providence, R. l.. Feb 20.-The local police to-day placed themselves in con- munication with the Nep York police in an endeavor to trace the movements of John Hart. who was found dead on the Joy line steamer Larehmonf yesterday. under circumstances be- lieved to indicate murder. The author ities here think that by investigating Hart's movements before he took the boat they may get some clue to the murderer. At present the only definite circumstance is the fact that a pas senger wearing a flannel shirt and frock coat was seen acting Dervously and repeatedly asked if the boat would arrive here in time for him to catch the F o'clock train yesterday for Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
TWO RAILWAYS BUILT.

Tokio, Feb 2O.-It is reported that the Russians have constructed two light railways, one connecting Fushun md Venting and another running from Fushun to the upper Shakhe. This railway building in connection with other activities and the heavy concen tration of troops indicates a plan to turn General Kuroki's right.
 General Kuropatkin is continuing his operations of increasing his entire de lenses and gives indication of a reso- lute intention of retaining his position when the expected great battle occurs.
 The Tokio newspapers print the statement that 126 Japanese who were captured at Heikoutai were roped to- gether and paraded through the streets In Mukden. This information comes from Chinese sources and it is impossi. ble to obtain verification here. It is said that there will be an official in- qulry into the matter and that the Japanese government will make pro. test if the report is found to be true.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
REDMOND
 ON DECK
Replies to King Ed-
 wards Speech.
Present System of Govern. ment He Says Is Opposed to the Will of the Irish People - Talks About Armed Revolt.

London, Feb 20.-John Redmond, the Irish leader, opened the national cam paign ill the house of commons this afternoon by making an amendment to the address in reply to the speech of the throne, declaring that the pres ent system of government for Ireland is opposed to the will of the Irish peo- pie, etc." Mir Redmonds argument followed the usual lines. ''Ireland,' he said, lis governed by a bureaucracy more devoid of responsibility than the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
BOARD OF HEALTH

The board of health will meet this afternoon for the purpose of re-eiving proposals for the colIection and dis posal of garbage in Waterbury. It is understood that the cor7pa-itors will include IT. M- Rigney, P H. Carroll Edward McNamara and Martin Ryrnes- Owing to the fact that the advertisement calls for bids for inc second district and portions c, the outside the board hss sine deci1et not to render the service On the out side it is a question if # viii not be necessary to call for new biis- But there may be some way of overcoming this provided good proposal comes
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
CONGRESSMAN DIES.

New York. Feb 2o-Congressman Norton P. Otis of the nineteenth dis trict died early to-day at Hudson ter. race. his home in YOnkers. Congress ran Otis. who was 6 years old. was formerly mayor of Yonkers and had been active in the republican politics of Westchester county for many years. He was chairman of the board of di rectcrs of the Otis Elevator Co and possessed a large fortune. MT Otis was born in Halifax. Vt. and traced his ancestry to John Otis. who came from Hingham. England. to Nassaehu- setfs in 16Ss5- His father invented the elevator and founded the company which bears his name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
MOVED A DIVISION,

TokiO. Feb 2O.-The headquarters of the Japanese armies in the field re- ports that the Russians yesterday moved division from the front of the Japanese center to the front of the left and advanced from Ta mountain. Sev- eral columns moved fifteen miles westward, halting at Hangchiataitzu, which is two miles northwest of Wan chiayuantzu. The Russians continued 10 shell portions of the Japanese lines Saturday and the Japanese frequently failed to respond to the bombardment, which often was entirely ineffective and is described as being largely q waste of ammunition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
BOILER EXPLODES
And Twelve Men We're Badly Injured
 This EOrnin6.

St Clairsville, Ohio, Feb O.-Twelvs men were badly injured to-day by an explosion of a stationary boiler at Mine No l of the Pennsylvania Coal Co, near here. Two of the injured will die and four others are believed to be fatally injured. Among those injured was William Adams, president of the local branch of the United Mine Work CTS. One eye was blown out and he was badly scalded. The explosion blew the boiler house to pieces and knocked the men in all directions,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
Lighter Co.Carts this Year.

IT you live upstairs you will an preciate the lighter weight Go-Carts tiat we've prepared for you They're made up strong. however. and have cushiony springs that will make if comfortable for the baby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
ANOTHER BRITISH STEAMER.

Tokio. Feb 20 ,3:30 p. m.)-The cap trre is announced by the navy depart. nent of the British steamer Powder. ham. bound for Vladivostok with a cargo of Cardiff coal. Where the cap tUre was made is not stated.
 The Powderham is steel screw steamer, 3,O19 tons register. She was built in Middlesbro in 1892. and is owned by the Powderham Steamship Co of Plymouth, Eng.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
FINED S1O EACH.

New York. Feb 20-Seven men who were accused of taking part in dem- onstration of three thousand people from the streets of the East side on Sunday in a protest against the Rus sian government. were fined S1O each by Magistrate Uhlmann in the police court today. The magistrate said: This sort of thing cannot be toler- ated in this city. Serious trouble might ensue from the foolish parades of those men. If they want to hold meetings. why don't they crate for clean streets on the East side. That might do some good. than senseless cries of down with the Czar.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
Go.Carts to Suit All Ideas.

The stocks are large enough to mats it possible to suit everybody's ideas about Go-Carts. We are sure we have just the cart that you will want when you see them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
THE THIRD SQUADRON.

Copenhagen. Denmark. Feb 20.-The third Russian Pacific squadron passed the southern end of Langeland Island at 4:3O this morning. The squadron, which consisted of four ironclads and four transports. proceeded northward and passed the northern point Of Langeland at s a. m.. escorted by a Danish torpedo boat and a German ironclad. The latter after traversina the Lange and Belt returned south wards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20

Ossining, Feb 2O.-Albert T. Pat, rick, the lawyer who is in prison un- der sentence of death for the murder of William Marsh Rice, had requested that the body of Koenig be embalmed to test his theory that the embalming fluid would produce congestion of the lungs like that produced by inhal-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
HUDSON RIVER FROZEN.

New York. Feb 0--From TarTy- flown to Nyack the Hudson river is frozen over soIidIy for the first time in ten years In the channel at Dobbs Feny the ice is eight inches thick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
wrsTurp ro-rrl1

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow in north snow or rain in south portion tonight: Tuesday snow or rs4n. warm CT te-night- Ifsht. variable winds. be- coming easte-iy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20

ation of chloroform. Rice's lungs were congested. it was alleged, by chloroform. Koenig had asked that his body be cremated and Patrick's re- quest was denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
We're Away Down on Prices.

fou'n be pleasurably surprised at the nice Go-Carts we're able to offe, you this year at the small prices nut OF them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
KING EDWARD.

bureaucracy of Russia, which England is so fond of denouncing. Armed re. volt would be justiflable if chance of success existed"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
The Hampson.Sellew Co. Waterburys Best Furniture Store,
 Nos. lI6.I2O Bank Street.
THE NEW GO.CARTs ARE
 READY.

The Haywood Go-Carts, ever in the lead of carriage making, are more at. traetive than ever this year. We are the only Waterbury agents for the gen. tine Haywood Carts and are pleased to state that we have just received the largest. prettlest and most attractive lot that has been our privilege to ofre, to the people of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20
They're Peal Cute.

That's what one mother sNd about them lsst Saturday. They certainty viii appeal to Waterbury ladies with hills to go up in every direction. We've always appealed to the manufacturers in past years for lighter weight Go Carts and its with great pleasure thai We offer the new Ine-just the kind Waterbury people want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-20

P. H. GARRITY.
, 1905-11-02

j.. S. STANLEY x CO.
= Cattle branded either side horses VI
tn left shoulder. Range between I
Jacks and Cow creeks. Post-ofice
address, Saratoga, Wyo.
, 1905-11-02

FRANK X. NEASON.
Cattle branded left side, horses on
left shoulder. Range, Upper Platte
Valley. Address, Saratoga, wyo.