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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
ALL KILLED.
Boiler Exploded on the Cunboat Bennington
 To-Day.

Sandiego, Cal, July 21.-A boiler in the United States gunboat Benning- ton, lying in the harbor here, exploded to-day and probably every man on board was either killed or wounded. It is believed at least that fifty men were killed. There were on board at the time of the explosion 27S men. It is believed all of the wounded have been recovered and have been remov- ed to various hospitals. Many were taken from the water. The work of taking out the dead is proceeding rap idly as possible As a result of the explosion one section of the upper deck from stem to stern was blown out. The ship is listing to starboard and probably will sink. Captain Young who was ashore at the time of the accident, has telegraphed the navy department the facts so far as known at the present time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
SLEUTHS LOST
Were Seeking Evidence for Murder Case in the
 Mountains.

New York. July 21.--LOst in the mountains near Midvale, N. J., while they were gathering evidence in q mysterious country murder case. Ralph Shaw, assistant prosecutor; Nathaniel Shane, county prosecutors detective and Coroner Wheeler were rescued late last night by posse of farmers, who secured the mountains with torches.
 For several hours the trio wandered aimlessly about the mountains and were preparing to sleep on the ground when they were found. No evidence was obtained in the case on which the officials were at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
TO OBSERVE ECLIPSE.

Valencia, Spain, July 21.-The United States protected cruiser Min enapolis, having on board Rear Ad- miral Colby N. Chester, superintendent of the United States naval observatory, and the other members of the Ameri' can expedition which will observe the eclipse of the sun here on August %, arrived to-day at Villanueya del Grao. (three miles from NalenciaD from Gi. braltar. The cruiser, which was ac- companied by the supply steamer Caesar. having on board instruments and materials for the observation sta ton which is to be erected ashore. ex- changed salutes with the land bat teries. The American officers later ex- changed visits with the local authorl- ties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
THE PEACE ENNOIS.

New York, July 21.-Arrangemen's for the accommodation of the Russian and Japanese peace envoys dnrlng their stay in New York city have been completed. Twenty of the choicest rooms in one Fifth avenue hotel have been engaged for Baron Komnra ana his suite. The Russian envoys will De cared for at another hostelry nearby on the avenue.
 No definite plans for any form Of en- tertainment in honor of the Japanese envoys who has just started last rom Seattle will be made until the party ar rived and Baron Koruna is consulted. With the exception of some small en. tertainments being planned by few of Baron Komura's intimate friends. among them Baron KanekO. who was a classmate of his at Harvard. It IS not thought likely that the party will ac- cept any social invitations until after the conclusion of the peace conference at Portsmouth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
FAITHFUL EMPLOYE.

Greenwich. Conn. July 21.-Ioel Charles. gardener for F.. C. Benedict of New York. died today at the sum- mer residence of Mir Benedict. Mir Benedict. who was in New York. heard of the critical condition of his old favorite. and immediately hurried to his bedside. He arrived there dur ing the old mans last moments and held his hand while he breathed his last. In an interview today Mir Ben edict said that Mir Charles had been in his employ for over 3I years. He had offered him a pension m the same salary which he was obtaining for ac- tive work but the old man would not listen to it. His death is mourned by Mir Benedict almost as one of the fam He
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
SEAWANHAKA CUP.
To-Day's Race Was on a Triangular
 Course.

To-DayS Race Was on d Triangular
 Course.
 DOrval, Que, July 21.-A triangular course was selected for to-day's race between the yachts Manchester and Alexandra for the second contest ill the series for the Seawanhaka cup. The victory of the American challenger Manchester in the first race and the excellent showing made by her under all conditions has made the challenger a prime favorite among the visiting yachtsmen and the admirers of the Canadian boat concede that the cup may be carried back to the United States for the first time in several years. No criticism is heard of the way in which the Canadian boat was handled. it being the. concensus of opinion that the better boat under the conditions won the race.
 The Alexandra today carried the sails used on the Thorella II which defeated the Manchester clubs cnal- lenger two years ago.
 Early to-day the wind was blowing due west and varying from eight to twelve miles an hour. giving promise of excellent conditions for to-day's race The triangular course measures I l-3 miles to leg. to be sailed three times over. making total of twelve miles. The time limit is 3 1-i hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
NOW IN SIGHT,
The Admir- Sigsbee Fleet Bearing Home Paul
 .Jones'S Body.

Norfolk, Va, July 21.-The con- mandant's office at the Norfolk navy yard reported at 11:l5 this morning that Admiral Sigsbee's fleet, bearing homeward the body of John Paul Jones', was In communication with the Cape Henry wireless telegraph sta ton.
 The following message was received at the government torpedo station here:
 Will arrive at Chesapeake capes Saturday morning, if weather con tinues favorable. No incidents on pas sage
 This message was sent through the Nantucket shoals lightship, which the fleet passed during the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
CITY NEWS

The Colonial Trust Co. as admins trator on the estate of Hiram W. Hay den. are settling up his estate. The value of the estate Is about S1a6.op0.
 The board of assessors has appointed Joseph IT. Reid of East Main street to have full charge of the military and poll enrolment census for the present year in Waterbury.
 ]. q. BOurjois. who lived and worked in this city for some time. left here several days ago for a visit tO Hart ford. He was taken sick there and later was taken to 9 hospital ia BOs- .aa-
 At the Recognition day exercises Of inc Connecticut Chautauqua in For eSfvfIle yesterday. Anna Cashmsn. Thomas ] Peek. George N and Edith r. Credit cf this city were among those uho awarded diplomas.
 This afternoon the fire department lad e run to the corner Of River and Liberty streets where a wcodshel in Michael Curriers' started fo burn and threatened nearby buildings The shed was eaten up by the flames but noth- ing eiSe was damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
FATAL AUTO DASH.
Millionaire Flow Inventor Killed and
 Family Injured.

Los Angeles. Cal. July 21.-M. T.. Hancock, the well known millionaire blow inventor and manufacturer. is dead as the result of an automobile accident in this city late last night, in which the manufacturers wife, son and daughter were seriously injured. Hancock sustained two fractures of the skull and concllssion of the brain. He died without recovering consciousness.
 The party. in a large machine. was travelling forty miles an hour on South Main street. near Forty eighth street. when the machine collided with q buggy. The car swerved to the curb stone and crashed into a telephone pole. demolishing it and hurling the occupants to the street.
 Following are the injured:
 Mrs NJ. T. Hancock, cut and serious ly bruised.
 Engenia Hancock. left arm broken. concussion of the brain.
 NJ. T. Hancock. IF. severely cut and bruised.
 J. Saul. dairyman. scalp wound and internal injuries.
 Saul was the driver of the buggy into which the automobile dashed. He was thrown from his vehicle to the street and severely hurt.
 NJ. T. Hancock. Jr, 1G-year-Oid boy. was driving the machine at the time of the accident. With him in the front seat was his younger brother. Newton Hancock. who was the only member of the party to escape unhuTi. In the rear seat were Hancock. his wife and daughter. All were lurle,l fo the pavement by the terrific impact of the machine against the curbinc and telephone pole and several of them were rendered unconscious. They were promptly remove,l to the receiving hos pltaL The machine was wrecked.
 Hancock was known here as one of inc most reckless automobile drivers in the city He had been in the police court on different occasions for slriv- ing his machine In excess of the sT-eei limit. and on one orcasion a few months ago was fined s1J0 for fast driving. He paid his fine at the time with a cheek vhich he insisted sl1oull bear the inscription across its face. -For driving sn automobile sixty miles an hour iu the city cf Los An zeIeS-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
HAS BEEN LTQUIDATED.

New York. July 21.-An official of the Mercantile Trust company to-day said that the loan for some six hun dred thousand and odd dollars made by the company to former President Alexander and Thomas D. Jordan of the Equitable society. has been liqui- dated. When asked about how pay ments of the loan had been made. the trust company official said that the loan was paid by Mir Jordan acting for himself and Mir Alexander as trus- tees. More than that he declined to say
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
RUSHING FOR WORK.

Chicago, July 21.-The teamster strikers, who last night gave up their long struggle against their employers, broke ranks to-day in a stampede for work. The barns of the strike affect ed firms were besieged by men who have been idle for months and whose places have been filled by non-union men. The truck drivers and the coal teamsters baked at this surrender and planned to hold meetings tonight and fight it out until they can go back to work like union men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
BLOCKED BY WRECK.

Ellsworth. Me. July 2l.-The Ear Harbor branch of the Maine Central railroad today was blocked nearly ail day ig freight wreck a quarter of a mile west of Green Lake station. Seven box cars loaded with pulp wood were overturned by the breaking of wheel on one of the cars and a Bar HarDor freight following three hours later ran into the wrecked train hut was not much damaged Two hundred feet of track was torn up. Charles BOyce of Bangor. fireman of the second train jumped and was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
BRENNAN BLED
While Police Officials Won. dered What to Do With
 Injured Man.

A matter that attracted the atten- ton of many people yesterday after non and called for some immediate redress, was the time lost at the police station by Daniel Brennan, who was stabbed in row on Baldwin street. The man was almost unconscious in Lunny's ambulance. Mir Lunny did not know where to take the man, and Sergeant Blakely did not care to take the responsibility of sending him to the hospital. So far as the sergeant was concerned or in fact the whole police department for that matter, he nor they have any authority to send injured persons to the hospital. The man who stabbed Brennan was taken care of without much delay, but the injured man was losing blood and life every moment he was delayed from the attention of physician. Mir L,lnny did not know what to do, and the ser geant could not advise him, but at length MT Lunny, seeing the condition @AAS Adoh we III, IOOh ulll lO Llle uOS- pital on his own responsibility.
 What the public would like to have done under such circumstances is to have some provision made by which injured persons unable to take care of themselves can be given proper and immediate attention. It is done else, where and there is no reason why it should not be done here.
 At 3 o'clock this afternoon the re. port from the hospital regarding Bren nan was that he was in a serious con dition, yet doing as well as could be expected. They said his wound was very dangerous and that the operation performed this morning was apparently successful, but as to its final results they could not say for day or two al least
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
JEROME IS RELEASED.

Chicago. July 2I.-The grand jury has released Welcome Jerome. whN claims to be a cousin of William T. Jerome. district attorney of New York. from the charge of numbering Charles Faure. The death of Faure occurred last Sunday. Jerome hid at the top o' the stairs leading from the street Co the apartments occupied by Faure and Mrs Jerome. and after a struggle with the man whom he charged with ruin ing his home. threw him down the stairs to the pavement below. Faure's head struck the sidewalk snd he diel within a few hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
BOYCOTT IS NOW WORKING.

Shanghai. July 21.-The boycott of American goods is now working. but if has been agreed that the completion of all running contracts for supplies will he allowed. Meanwhile all the Chinese shops refuse to sell American goods. including Standard Oil All schools and colleges in this section have decided to discard sll American books
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
DEFEATED RIFLE TEAM HOME

New York. July 2l.-Members of the seventh regiment rife team who went to England to compete with the West minister volunteers. on the plsley ranges. and who returned on the steam or Baltic. offer no excuses for their de feat at the hands of the British marks men beyond stating their belief that the latter had an advantage on the.long ranges in the bar sights used on their rifles. However. none of the team was cast down by the defeat and all were enthusiastic over the treatment they re- ceIved. A return match will take place next year over the creedmoor range on Long Island
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
IN TOMBS PRISON.
Striking Garment Workers Held on
 Charge of kioting.

New York, July 2I-Fifty striking members of the United Garment Work CTS of America are being held in tho Iombs prison on charges of rioting. The prisoners recently quit their jobs Tn q Lispenard street cloak factory. Yesterday they made descent on ans other factory where they declared work was being done for their old em- ployers. Cloaks for the latter were destroyed, it is charged, in great quan-s titles
 Police reserves put the strikers to rout, capturing number The pris. oners declare they caused no damage. put merely visited the factory to in- duce the workmen there to strike in sympathy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
DANNY MAHER LOST.

London July 21.-At the Ssu.Iown rark EcIirse meeting today. the Eclipse stakes tof 10.p ~Overeigns- about one mile and s quarter, were won by N- Bssne's Val d-Or vhich de- fcatei the Derby winner Gjccra- Danny Nzfer- the American jockey. rode Cicero. Lord Ro<efrTTy's hitherto unteaten eoIt- Which startei warm fsvorife st n te s on The Freneh ersek however von hy half . length
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
THE PRIZE COURT.

St Petersburg. July 2l.-Ambassador Never is making representations to the government regarding the British steamer Oldhamia tburned by the Rus sians at Urup islandl in behalf of the American consignors of her cargo of oil. The ambassador is entleavoring to hasten the sitting of the prize court but the government is without infor-- nation in regard to the ship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
BEEN DISSOLVED.
The Manufacturers Met Only as lndi-
 viduals.

New York, July 21.-Statements made in trade circles are to the effect, says the Journal of Commerce, that the Eastern Bar Iron association has been dissolved. This was the las+ of the more important pools to remain in tact. As result of this the manufac- turers at their meeting on Wednesday, when they decided to make no change in prices, met as individuals and not as members of the Eastern Bar Iron association. There is still, however, d gentlemen's agreement in regard to production and prices. Under the pool arrangement it is understood that the manufacturers were under penalty for violation of agreement, but in conse- quence of the dissolution this does not hold at the present time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
MISS GRANTS CONDITION.

Pittsfield, Mass, July 21.-FOr the first time since the runaway accident in which Miss Ethel Cram of New York recently was dangerously hurt, Dr Henry Colt, who is attending Miss Cram, to-day stated that there was a slight chance that she might recover. He stated that she rallied early to-day and gave some symptoms of a return to consciousness after seven days of insensibility.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
DISCUSSES CONDITIONS.

St Petersburg. July 21.-The Novce vremya today discusses the alleged Japanese peace conditions as publish cd by the Vienna Tagablatt and Frank fort Zeitung dwelling especially on the specification against double tracking the Siberian railroad which the pa per declares Is utterly unacceptable in every way. being equivalent to the po- liticaI and ecomic sricide of Russia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
STEAMER WRECKED.

Victoria. B. C., July 21.-Adyices re- ceived here by the steamer Iyo say the steamer Cecilia has been wrecked on the west coast of the Island of Sak. haIin. A German correspondent going to vladivostok in anticipation of the investment of that port was abroad the vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
. RUSSIANS SURRENDER.

Tokio. Jul 21, 9:3O a. mt IS or ficialIy announced that the Russians who have thus far surrendered at vari- ous points of Sakhalin island, numDer Al. including one colonel and fourteen other officers.
 An imperial ordinance was issued this morning authorizing the appoint ment of non-commissioned officers from the reserve conscripts also con verting those of sundry service rank into priyates of fighting rank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
THE GLIDDEN RUN.
Eight of the Party Paid Fines at
 Worcester.

worcester, Mass, July 21.-After elsll or their number had been fined TOT overspeeding their machines in the town or Leicester, the Glidden automo-; Dile tourists left this city to-day for fltts1eld. To indicate their senti- ments about the procedure of the Lei. ccester constable in summoning them jn- to court for speeding while they were on their way from New York to the White Mountains last week, the tour- lsts had draped their cars with crepe and at the boundary line between Lei cester and Worcester they were joined by band, which had been previously retained for the occasion and with the band in front playing a dirge. the au- tomobilists passed slowly through the main highway of Leicester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
CIGARETTES BARRED.

New York, July 21.-A campaign has been lnaugurated by Commissioner Watchorn against the use of cigarettes on Ellis Island. Their sale has been forbidden and the commissioner has caused it to be known among the em- ployes that cigarette smokers are not wanted. Men on the island say that the male immigrants are nearly all ad- dicted 10 the habit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
PETER HANSEN DEAD.

Cedar Falls, Ia., July 21.-Peter Hansen, who wrote many meritorious poems to the various kings of Dem mark, and was at one time considered very favorably for poet laureate of Denmark. died here suddenly last night. He was 80 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
GOING TO CANADA.

st Petersburg. July 21.-The DOuk- holyors are preparing another large emigration movement to Canada. The community at Yakutsk is selling its property and preparing to leave in a body
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
SQUADRON ARRIVES

Copenhagen. Denmark July 21- The first German squadron c0mmaBd- ed by Grand Admiral von KbeSter ar rived here at noon and exchanged saIute~ with the forts and the Danish squadron
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
MURDERED IN ASYLUM.

Traverse City. Michigan. July 2l.-- Mrs Mary L.arkins a patient at the state insane asylum here. was murder ed today by Mrs Emeline Berge. an- other inmate while the attendant was absent fromthe room Roth women were afflicted with suicidal mania
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
SMITH WON TO-DAY.

London. July 21.-In the challenge tennis singles for the Davis trophy at Wimbledon to-day. $. H. smith of England beat William A. LsrBed of inc TuiteI States. c-i. S4- 5-7 and 6I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
MARSHES SIGHTED.

Copenhagen. Denmark July 2l.- A dispatch from St Petersburg to the Godsiadan says that private adviees res-pive-f at the Russian capital say fhat Japanese warships have been ~rrhtesi near Nikolaiev<k al the mouth of the Amur river. Many Of the in hshjtants of Nikoi2ievsk and tlsdivo- stok. it is added. have fed to khshs- rpr<k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
TO DISCHARGE DYNAMITE.

Portsmouth V. H. July 21.-FInaI arangemeufs were completed today for the discharEe of forty-five tons Of dynamite under HenderSon's Point in Piscetsqua river, here to-morrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
This Store Wants Your Bus.
IneSS.

There's nothing half-hearted about the HampsOn-Sellews store. The man ufacturers send their best product fo the Hampson-Sellew Co. well knowing that the goods would not be accepted if they were moi good enough to send to partirular customers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
THE srETAN ATTACKED.

Sofa Bulgaria. July 2I--It Is re ported here officially from tonst1Hti' nor,le that during to-dsy-s Selsmlk- an attempt vss made to assss<Inate the sultan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21

| oST-A little girls dress probably left L on Bank street trolley car Wednes- day night Finder please return to the Democrat office. 7-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
Intellisent Salesmen.

will take a personal interest in seeing that your purchases are perfectly sat isfactOry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
It's a Revelation to All Who
 Go There.

And it's the persistent. energetic work of the people who will pleasantly meet you when you go there that makes the Hampson-Sellew store materially bet ter than most furniture stores
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
WEATHER FORECAST

FcrersSt for Connecticut; Fair tc- night sr.l Seturlsy; light varssbAe winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
THE HAMPSON- SELLEW STORE

is the progressive place for furniture buyers 10 tie up to. There are great many reasons. The stocks come from the best furniture makers in the coun- try. Carload buying for cash makes this store sought after by the leading manufacturers. offering Inducements that means dollars saved to the advan- tage of Hampson-Sellew customers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
\ Bought Ny Furniture at Hampson-S ellew's and Am More Than Pleased
 About Everythins.

Such Is the constant remark of fhs many pleased customers of this con eern. They sell the best s4 Iron Be-is in the city Waterbury people say their Sa45 Oak Dresser is the best on the market anl fully S cheaper than anything to equal t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
[ arloads of New Furniture
 Vow On the Way Here.

Right from the heart of the finest oak districts comes Chamber. Hall and Dining Room Furniture of every de- scription-made by special. automatic labor saving machinery, producing fur niture the most perfect fin detail that has ever been put on the market
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21
Do You Know What a Great
 Furniture Store This Is. 2

Gradually Waterbury people arc finding out how large an assortment of everything in furniture the Hampson- SelIew store offers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-21

The Waterbury Agency for the Celebrated Clenweed nanfs Is at the Hampssa-SsD-
 lev Store.