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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Present Bill Not So Large as In For.
 mer Years,
Grom Oir Special Correspondent.l

ttrOn1 our Speclal Nolresponueut.l
 Washington. Feb 15.---The house committee on public buildings aud grounds this morning reported the public building bill. 1t is small bill as compared with those of former years, carrying only an appropriation of $e,499,2u0. NearIy every bill was cut considerably and of course large ma jority of them were left out alto Sether.
 Connecticut gets only one new pub lie building as was expected. The sum of S1O0,O0O is appropriated for New Britain. This is cut of SoO.0uO, but under the circumstances is all that was expected by Mir Henry and the rest of the Connecticut delegation. It was thought at one time that New Britain would get at least $12o,OOO, but the committee bad to make a fur ther reduction in the total of the bill and New Britain was one to suffer. Mir Henry has done all he possibly could, in fact the entire Connecticut delegation united in urging the appro- pria tion foe New Britain. and waived all claims to appropriations. for build ings of their own. MT Henry is as sured by the committee that this sum is only intended as a starter. and that an additional sum will be appropriat- ed as soon as it is found that more is needed. just as has been done in the case Of Meriden. If the bill passes in Its present shape. it will be poSsi- hle for New Britain to go ahead and select a site. thus assuring an appro- priate building in due time. with what further money may be appropriated later on.
 Two additional appropriations for buildings already authorized in the state were made. Meriden gets S5O,- Hn. making the complete apnropria- ton for this huildine S15n.On. Nor wich gets an additional S5.000. which is to be used for changes in the ap- proach to the new building and fur ther excavations. This was all that | was asked for for this purpose. The sundvv civil hill which was re- ported yesterday afternoon. also con.
 
 l'ington building. This is to complete 1 fha structure already commenced. and is the only Connecticut appropriation 1 in the whole bil.
 Congressman Sperry Not I'll. { The reports published in some Con necticut papers that Congressman | Sperry is seriously i'll are absolutel, ! without foundation. MT Sperry during l the present very inclement weather readily yielded to treatment He is up and around. and has no intention of leaving Washington at the present | time. There is considerable illness fir Washington at the present time, owing to the severe winter down here, but there is nothing to be alarmed ovel so far as Mir Sperry is concerned. Ii the weather moderates within tn, next few days. he will 20 to the cap itol. and only stays in at present ou of abundant caution" as he laugh ipgly puts it himself.
 Connecticut Visitors and Personls.
 Mfr and Mrs James T. O'Rourke. o Bridgeport. are here for a few days on their wedding trip.
 Other Connecticut visitors are: At torDey P. W. Chase. and L. P. Smith of New Haven. Rev and Mrs D. R Lowell. of Middletown. Dennis Morris and Charles D. Morris. of Wallingford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
SET MOLE ON FIRE

Dsrien. Wis. Feb 1i.-Han< Petcy- son. 2 farmer of Walwortb county. con ceivei an original way of escaping from a pack Of wolves that gave him ..iiase and treed him within half 2 mile ot his home. He took some matches from q boy and succeeded in dropping q lighted one on the back of big am mai that vas determined to climb after him. The wooIIy back of the wolf took fire. causing him to Ebwl with pain and fright. He made for the tIm- her followed by the whole pack. Pc tersou vas then sbIe to make tracks rss- his house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
SKIPWRECKED SAILORS
 WERE BROUGHT IN

New York. Feb l5.--one ship wrecked crew and sailor from an other vessel which had been aban. dcned at sea were brought here to-day on the steamer Sarnia. which arrived from Kingston by way of Fortune Island. Six of the sailors were seamen from the Italian bark Elisa Vetromile, which was wrecked on Point Morant, Jamaica, and became total loss. The other was a member of the crew Of the American schooner Ida (. South. ard. which was abandoned at sea in q disrnasted and waterlogged condition. Tbe crew of the Southard was rescued by the German steamer Siberia and landed at Fortune Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
CITY NEWS

.AFbUtus camp. No :. ". q w. win meet tomorrow night.
 The local high school baske,osE team rill play Gilbert s,hc,si team p' Win~tef in the |. V. C- |. symnsSiurr j"-nighi- The GiIbeTts are hustlsrs and one of tBe Ies- game "f the year is looked for.
 Joseph D, Wilhelm. cisrk and bay master for the Benedict & Burrhar1 Manufacturing company. has been sut=i for tiivcrre hy his wife Cassie D. Wilhelm whose HBaitien name vss FantCn- Mrs Wilhelm alleges futnle-- able cruelty. Her counsel. Attcruev Russell has saruiSheei Hsrry T. Greene ss agent and debtor nf the d.s- fsndant- There Is one allegation fT, tlc complaint to the effect that the defendant has real estate and income amounting to s51pl- and Mrs Wilhelm claims c1e third If this ss sIin9ny. she sIsc wants the custnsiv Of their tvo children Waiter and Cassie. aged tbree and q half and t.o and hal, years respectively The case Is Tp~ turnzble to the superior cs7-s the first Tuesday fn March.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
FRIEND or SHERMAN.

Chicago. Feb f5.-S. F. R0sih. wh. died last night at Norwich. Conn. was q lifelong associate of John E. Sher- ran. father of the Chicago <tockLsr r,is. The pioneer announced 0n August 25 Issl3. that b. bad just settled million dollars ou a chosen set Of relatives. just to see bow they would Use the ;rgney. Tn giving away his fortune he made ir clear that upon the behav- Ter Of the beneicisriss depended ths final division of the property. Boath vas said to have been attracted by tas declared purpose of Andrew Car regie and T.. K Pesrs11s 10 die pool One pacuIfar feature If his gifts was that practically all went to p0cr EsH1i- lies. ach receivinS sn independent for tsne. Mir Rcath vss estimated n hsve left another miIlioe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
MOANED ALL NIGHT-

Reading, Pa. Feb 15.---Thr death watch set on Mrs Kate Edwards re' ports that she did not sleep last night She lay on her cot all night moaning and crying piteously. She did not touch morsel of food this mornin" If the execution takes place the oil cials realize that she must be carried to the scaffold. and probably strapped to board
 Greason slept soundly. He has not given up hope of being pardoned. preparation for the hanging. The scaf' fold Is ready to he put together and the rope has been delivered. The ex. ecution will be conducted by the sher. iff personally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
INSIST ON IT.
Be Sure Your Next New
 Range is a Glenwood.

Lots ot people in the past have ex, pected to get a Glenwood. but for some reason or other or statement , by somebody that what they had was II just aS good, caused them to get some-' thing else. Later they see their mis- take.
 oc New England. made from the finest; iron that can be obtained. castings or ! the best quality in every respect, good | and heavy. and Il system Of drafts thasi irsures good baking. At the prices that the Hampson-SelIew Furniture Go sell !. the Cilenwood range it will cost you no more than any ordinary range. YoI can buy Glenwood as low as SO. Fifteen different patterns Of Glen woods give you variety to select from a; 4 price within tho means of every one.
 There is probably in use in Water bury giving the best Of satisfaction. 2 2;jo0 GIenvood ranges. such could not be the case were it not the best range on the market. This cold weath~' er i- good time to put in q new Giep-i wood and see how much enjoyment YOU gel from it than over the old stove. which not only bakes inlper- fectly. but is also waistiug your coal GIcmwoods require the smallest amount oi coal in their operation. The HamP- sOn-Seilcw store is the only agency io Waterbury for tle GIenwood range. They ssU this range at little lower figure than any storc in any city ar town n New England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
A CAVALRY MOVEMENT.

Tokio. Feb 15---3 D. m.-The Rus sians have begun an extensive cavalry movement against Field Marshal Oyama's extreme left. Last night they were attempting to cross the Hun river west of Liaoyang with 5000 horsemen. The operation began west of Chitaitzu. One force of cavalry stole into Laohunshi and simuitane- ouslv another cavalry force approach cd Tacha. which is situated thirteen miles southwest of ChitaitM and twenty seven miles west of Liaovans. Nine thousand cavalry with artillery approached the river a mile below Tacha and attempted to cross at six o'clock in the evening, advancing on ueikoutai Pek0wtan. The. shelling of Oyama's center continues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
DEBATE CONTINUED
 IN HOUSE TO-DAY

London. Feb 15--In the house of commons today the debate on tho ad. dress in reply to the speech from the throne was resumed by MT Asquith 1iberal and former home secretary who moved the following amendment: We humbly represent to your majes- " that the various aspects of the fiscal question have been fully discussed in inc country for nearly two years and that the time has come for submitting the question to the people without fur ther delay MT Asquith supported this demand for an immediate dissolu- ton of parliament with some trench ant remarks on the wide fiscal gulf separating fhe unionist factions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
EMPEROR APPROVES IT.

pekin. Feb 15.--The emperor ot China has recently approved q memo rial presented by the president of the board of revenue advising the estab- lishment of official parliaments. where matters of importance. both foreign md domestic, can be discussed by the chief merropolitan officials, members If the Hanlin college. tho various boards Of censors and the grand secre' -aries. This new council Is not to hold discussions st regular intervals. hut only when commanded hy the en- peror. Its consultations will be car ried on ly correspondence and not yer baliy. The formation of this new SO called parliament is regarded by the foreign community as entirely illusory. r:sless. but interesting as an indication that China now recognizes the made qracy of tho existing government ma. chinery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
BURNED OUT IN
 ZERO WEATHER

Norfolk. Feb l5.-The residence ot Ncab F. Pixley. situated in this town was entirely destroyed by fire early to-day. The fire was discovered in the upper part of the house while the fam iIy were at breakfast on the first floor. The entire family. consisting Of father. mother and several children. had to walk over two miles. with the ther- rrometer { degrees below zero. to Ob- tain refuge at ihe home Of their nesr- est neighbor. The loss is sl.2Id. with 10 insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
LACK TAYLOR FIX.
 OPERATED BY BOARD

New York. Feb l5--Pitcher Jack Taylor of the St Louis national league team uis exonerated by the board of directors of the baseball association to-day. on a charge of throwing a game between the St Louis and Pitts burg teams In the latter city on July 3o last On the second charge how ever. that Of violating the contract with the St Louis team, he was found guilty and ordered to pay fine ot S311 He was ordered not to play baseball until the fine was paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
WEIGHING THE MAILS.

New York Feb 15-Superintendent Bradley Of tho Railway Mail service has ordered the beginning Of the DC rfodieal weighing If the mails. re auired tv law. cn all the trains and iI all the postotfices of the serond depart ment- The process will continue for three months. and on its results viIl depend the amount of the awards to various railroads for carving the
 mails from July l. 1a1s te July 1.lan. There gre s1D postofhcss in the de rartneft and ,,so mail trains daily This work requires the servioes of four hundred additional men n the trsins ard in depcts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
FINE FOR PERSONS
 CARRYING WEAPONS

New York. Feb 15.--An ordinance has been adopted by the board of al- dermen empowering city magistrates to assess a fine of s2Jo 0n persons found carrying concealed weapons. The former penalty was S10 and had little tendency. according to the po- lice. toward breaking up the practice.
 The new ordinance empowers city magistrates not only to impose the fine. but to commit the carrier nf heavier weapons for six months. The ordinance gives the police commits sioner power to issue permits for car Tying concealed weapons as at pres ent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
DEFECT IN BATTLESHIP.

San Francisco. Feb 15-The Exam. iner to-day says: A serious defect has been found in the forward turret of the neV battleship Ohio. The Ohio left here on February for the Santa Barbara channel and there for the first time her big guns were fired. X return was made to this port and then il was found that the discharge C: the guns had uncovered defects in the for. ward turret If will require four or five weeks to put tho vessels turrat in inc proper condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
RUSSIAN PAPER THROWS
 SARCASM AT SENATE.
Makes Fun of the United States Attempt to Lead the World in D.plomacy-rwo New Japanese Torpedo Boats Placed in commission-Strike Situation at Warsaw Said to Have Exhausted Itself

St Petersburg. Feb 15.--The, Novoe Vremya. in sarcastic editorial on the action Of the United States senate in connection with the arbitration trea- ties, pokes fun at the alleged attempt Of the United States to take the leader ship in the worlds diplomacy. The editorial reviews the plan for preserv. ing the administrative entity of China, the proposed naval demonstration in Turkish waters. the establishment Of the republic of Panama and the prcpo sition to bold second peace confer ence at The Hague, concluding with the cornuconia of arbitration treaties" the whole idea of which, the paper says, finally met the fate which al- ways overtakes q new fad. Therefore 1t Is not to be wondered at that the senate declined to yield to a scheme which placed the settlement of future disputes entirely in the hands of Presl- dent Roosevelt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
COLD KILLS QUAIL.

Naugatuck. Feb fJ.-On account q, the severity of the winter it is helieve,, that the majority of the quail in tine surrounding woods have been killed. In order to continue the sport through cut tine coming season the hunters in this locality have started . contribution fund. to close on March 1. which wifi bc used fo restock the woods. The amount contributed has already reached fair proportions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
LOWELL. GIFTS rLAcr

Washington. Feb i5-Francis C. Lowell. now United States district Judge nf Massachusetts. has been an- pointed United Statcs circuit iudg, fer the first circuit. just created by act of congress. His successor as district judge will he Frederick Dodge of RoS- ton Both appointments were rpenn- mend"b hy the senators from MaSsl- rhuSstts and endorsed hy Attorney General Moody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
I. CEASES PURCHASE.
Bought the Building Corner Bsnk
 Street and Harrison Avenue.

\ big real estate transaction took place this afternoon. Martin and Frank McEvoy and Mary \. Law l"- sold to Isadore Chase. the miiiInsT. their four story building situated on the corner Of Bank street snd liar rison avenue. For the present Mir Chase will not make any changes iu the property. as all of the tenants have leases. The agreed price is said ro bs SSIlbsl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
THE MARCH NUMBER

of the woman-s Home Companion will be sent out in less than a week If -nur name is on the list you will re- eeive .s free of charge Every reader ,s t,ie I.emocTst can have this excel. srnt magazine without extra cost Hand in names now. and he in time snc the March number. which will con- tain many lev features.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
nIEn IN SANIIARIIM-

New York. Feb William Cullen Bryant the publisher of the Brooklyn Times. died today at q sanitarium in Springfield. New Jersey. The cause of death was stroke os spoplexy. He was secretary of the American Newspaper Publishers association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
STEAMERS CAPTURED.

spcIIo and Scotsman bound for Vlasi- -,stok were captured off Hokkaido rhe northerrmost island Of Japans yesterday. The Apollo was from Car fif with coal and the lSoot-uan had ear~o of u-ovisions On board rhirh &C., eoriinz 10 her napers WAS consigned to YoScsuka fifteen miles from Yc- sotzna-t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
FOUR ARE DEAD.
Killed By The Fumes From a Natural Gas Stove
 at Their Home.

Cleveland, O.. Feb 15.--Four persons were found dead from silffocation at No 502ls Central avenue today. It is supposed that fumes from naturai gas stove resulted in their asphyxia- tion
 The dead are: Mir and Mrs George Nolan and Mir and Mrs Charles II. Heller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
TWO NEW BOATS.

TckI6. Feb 15-The new torpedo toat destroyers Arike and Fubuki. .,on. .truc1ed in Japan. have been placei in commission. Their average speed is = knots per hour. The torpedo boat destroyer Arare is finished at the Ysko- suka navy yard and is ready tn bs r-Encied
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
New Housekeepers.

Dent miss this sale. You can nsks vou- money % one-tiird farther f you take sdvaatsee ot the vsricus at- feIiuSs thrcHzhe1T -he Haupscn-Sea- lew store 4 lepssit SiH sec1-e any sf the nuueTOa< bargains fer Iate- d. EVGy- These sco5s gre for cash only t1fc-e S.lyrr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
ASKS FOR \ COMMISSION.

St Petersburg. Feb l5.-ln view of the continued attacks on and criticism of General Kuropatkin which are pre- ,niicial to tue Russian arms, tbe Novoe yremya in an extended defense If the tactics of the ccmmander-in- chief, proposes that a commission com posed of retired officers be appointed 10 LASS iudgment on the general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
STRIKE ESTABLISHING ITSELF.

St Petersburg, Feb 15--The latest reports from Poland indicate that the strike situation at Warsaw and I.odz is exhausting itself. At several places In Southern Russia however, individu- al strikes are reported notably at the locomotive works ot Kharkoff but the mems demands were immediately met. The question of the coal supply for the iron industry of the south is grow ing daily more critical. The possibil- ity that the strikers of privately owh- ed railroads will demand the increase accorded to the men employed on the government roads is indicated by the action of the office force of the Mos cow -Kietf road who have presented an ultimatum to that effect. But al together tbc outlook continues to i'm nrOyp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair te night and Thursday; warmer in north vest portion: light to fresh westprls winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15
WORK OF INCENpIARy.

Tokio, Feb 15.--A fire took place at the Atsuta works near Nagoya last night and the damage done was con- siderable. The origin of the fire is un- known but it is considered possibly the work of an incendiary. searching investigation is now in progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-15

vv Her ore Hsnsres srS Fifsh Year.
 VIEW YORK Feb. 1s--Aiss Rsebei us,rease of FlzthuSs died in her oae huedred and eftk year
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
Kansas Oil Fiuht.

Topeka. Kan. Feb. 13.-The people
of Kansas are aroused as never before
in the states history over the action
of the Standard Oil Company in shut
ting down all operations in this state.
Thousands of letters from over the
state have been received by members
of the Legislature urging them to pass
the state refinery bill The Chanute
oil producers last night voted unani-
mously to communicate with Thomas
W. Lawson of Boston and the Pure Oil
Company of Pennsylvania and invite
them to interest themselves in the re-
fning of the crude petroleum and the
manufacture of its bi-products in Kan
sas and to advise them that in the
Judgment of the association they
would have the hearty cooperation. of
the people of Kansas.
The oil producers of Chanu!e dis
trict have sent this statement % the
House members:
1.-The act of the blacklisting of Kan
sas oil is hereby denounced. We be.
lieve it was done to bring about con
dition of panic in the oil fields and to
influence the Legislature to defeat the
proposed laws. We are proud to see it
is having the opposite effect"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
Mi.ehell,s Partner confesses.

Portland. Ore. Feb. 12.-Judge a. II.
Tanner. United States Senator Mitch
ellis law partner. confessed in Judge
Bellinger's court yesterday afternoon
to perjury In his evidence given before
the federal grand jury in connection
with the investigation OF the land
frauds in this state when testimony
with view to connecting United States
Senator Mitchell with the conspiracy
to defraud the government.
Tanner. in his confession. stated
that there was business agreement
between Mitchell and Tcnner that
Mitchell should have the proceeds
OF practice OF the law firm in the fed
eral courts and that Tanner should
have the proceeds resulting from prac-
tice before any of the governmental
departments which would involve SEN
ator Mitchell's oath that he would not
take part in any law proceeding in
which the government is interested.
Judge Tanner. do you expect to tes-
tify against Senator MITCHELL" was
asked.
"Yes; I expect to be called as n wit
ness in the case against Senator Mitch
ell and l will tell the whole truth re-
garding the business of the firm, with
out regard to consequences"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-02-17
0vERRULE PRESIDENT
ON TREATIES FOR ARBITRATION
Senate Jealous Of Its P'srosatisss--
Large Majority Votes Down
Presidents Request.

Washington. Psb. ls.-rhs Senate
yesterday ignored an earnest plea by
the President for ratification of the ar
bilTaIion treaties With eight European
governments as drawn. amsRdsd the
treaties in conformity with It's ideas
of the Ssnaie's pTsFogaIiys and ratified
them. There seT. only nine votes
cast in favor Of aeesding To the desires
of the President,
The situation in the -snai" oSsF Ih-
arbitration treaties has b--n strained
10. several weeks, The INST pEotss,
against the treaties NsT- made by ssn'
aloFs from southern states Nho sis'
rss,sd an amendment which preeiudsd
the possibility Of arbitration claims
against their states by Erason OF re-
pudtatsd bonds Later II nas sns-
sestsd that an amendment should La
adopted which changed but on. word.
that Of agreement" To treaty" In at
tiele =. making the article r-ad an f.i'
lows.
ia each individual eass the hish
contracting parties. before appealing
to tha permanent court at arbitration.
shall conclude u sp-cial treaty dem
ins clearly th" matter In dispuI". IN"
scoops of the powers of the aEbitEntpss
and the periods To be nS-d for III.
formation Of the arbitrai tribunal and
the several stages of the procedure.
The amendment answered the puT-
pose of III. protests made by III" south
cTn senators. and In addition tn ,ha,
established tn. principle that any mat
ter In III. nature Of u treaty with Tor
cisn government, must b- consnin'
mated by the President. with the con
sent OF tho Senate" In this form the
committee reported the treaties To the
Senate.
tn. amendment vas adopted by a
vote Of 20 to 8.
The Pr--idcn, vas criticised sharply
because Of his letter declaring II To b.
u step backward to raiify the treaties
In the form proposed by ih" Scna'"
committee on foreign relations.