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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
HIS THROAT CUT Lover of Grand Opera
 Was Killed. WELLKNOWN TAILOR
Murderers Threw His Body Beside Barn and Fled = The Trail of Blood Was Followed
 by Police.

New York, Feb 20.-Returning from the Metropolitan opera house early this morning to his home at Bath Beach, Alberto Campo, a well to do tailor, was killed and his body thrown beside a barn. His throat was cut and his body bore four stab wounds.
 CampOs well known devotion to high class music seems to have played leading part in the fatal tragedy. He frequently went to the opera, but usu- ally accompanied by his young wife, welded only few months ago. Last night he went alone and was killed as he was returning through the quiet streets of the suburb which is known as Van Pelt Manor. Under his arm Campo carried the score of Die Meis- tersinger," with an Italian translation of the German, librettO.
 The police were informed and began a search, which immediately disclosed an discriminating trail from the body to Bay Nineteenth street. Here on the sidewalk they found the music, and the turning of turf showed that a des- perate struggle had occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
KING EDWARDS LEvEE.

London, Feb 20.-King Edward held the first levee of the season at Buck lngham palace at noon to-day, thus avoiding the state procession to St James's palace, where the leeves arc usually held. The occasion, however, was not robbed of its picturesqucness there being a large attendance of cabt net ministers, the leading members of the opposition and the foreign diplo- mats, among whom was Ambassador Reid and members of the American embassy, including Lieutenant-C Com mander John B. Gibbons, naval at- tache to the embassy, who on this oc- casion attended his first levee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
TRIED PATRIOTIC SUICIDE
cbise,e Police Were Just in Tine to Prevent
 This Death.

Victoria, E. C., Feb 20.-Another pa- ,triotic suicide to protest against Jap anese occupancy fin Korea Is reported. Mir Chong. reputed the most prominent of Confucian lIteratl in Korea, an nounced that he would commit suicide in protest against the convention with Japan, but that the Chinese police pre-. vented him from doing so and returned him under guard to his native piace. His wife refused to admit him, stating that he would be eternally disgraced 1T he tameIy abandoned his determina- tion. He then went to a temple and swallowed opium. leaving a farewell document addressed to the Korean peo- ple and aonther to his fellow literati, declaring that death vi the only re- course at this juncture for a true Korean patriot
 Fire at Tokio destroyed AS houses in inc Asakusa district on JanuR-y 3l. Several people were burned 10 deatn.
 TeIegrams from yladivostok to Jap. anese papers report the destruction ot a train loaded with soldiers which was blown up and precipItated into river. The loss of life is given as 5000, but this is considered exaggerated On January 25 another collision occurred between Cossacks and prisoners rom Japan, the latter unarme9. and l.JU were reported killed or wounded tbout one-third of the wounded were taken to hospitals. the others being left lying on the snow.
 Heavy rains In Java have caused great floods. many natives being drovusd. The destruction of growing paddy and damage by the foods will cause great distress
 Prince POluta. a MOngol prince chieftain of the Turxuta Atili. has been given permission at Pekin to travel in the United States.
 The Japanese government has de elsresf Msrch 10 as the date to be eele- brated as the anniversary of the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
BoARDER A PRISONER.
Landlady Locked Him in His Room Until He Showed Money Under Door.

Landlady Locked Him in His Room
 Until He Showed Money Under Door. Chicago, Feb 20-"rll keep you locked up here until you starve to death. if you don't pay me that S33." shouted Miss Lillie Dehman. through the keyhole of Dan McCarthy's room in her boarding house at No 512s Lowe avenue.
 This was Sunday morning. the day after McCarthy-s payday. When he awoke he found himself a prisoner. He then thought it good joke. IL an hour the landlady suggested payment of her bill. Mccarthy laughed. Six hours later she renewed negotiations and got a profane answer Four hours later Mccarthy attempted to comprO- mise by an offer Of S25.
 aNo. indeedy.- was her answer. It was now night and Mccarthy had an engagement with his 'tonly" at s o'clock Again he summoned his jsiler.
 "Let me out and I'll pay he plead ed-
 Put the bills under the door one at q time comnandei Mss Dehman-
 Mccarthy cheyed and was then re leased {He went to the stockyaris police stxrion and swore out a warrant for rolhery. Mis- Dehmsn was In the polfce court this morning snd wss dis charzed- McCarthy has found another place to board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
MONROE DOCTRINE
Seeretuy Root Discussed It tt Dinner Party
 Recently.

Washington. Feb. 20-The diplo- matic representatives of the South American republics in this city are discussing with great interest the speech made by Secretary Root at the dinner which the Brazilian ambas- sador gave ill his honor and in the honor of the countries which will send delegates to the Pan-American con gress in Rio de JaneirO next summer. Mir Root talked chiefly about the Monroe doctrine and said in part:
 "When President Monroe, coming to, the aid of struggling Spanish America, made the audaclous and gal lant declaration that iio part of the American continent must be deemed subject to colonization by any Euro pean power, he affirmed the proposition that all the American republics are competent to maintain throughout their territories governments answer ing to the demands of civilization, providing order, doing Justice and performing all international obllga- tions.
 .'To that proposition all of us stand committed. It's truth we all main- tain. Every evidence in It's support is source of satisfaction to us. Ev- cry forward step in the path of pro gress by any American republic js a cause of Joy to all of us. Let me then Mir Ambassador, pass along the toast which you were good enough to pro- pose to my unworthy self. I ask you to drink to the slsterhood of American Republics. May every one of them grow in prosperity and strength. May the independence. the freedom of the rights of the least and weakest be ever represented equally with the rights of the strongest, and may we all do our share towards the building up of sound and enlightened public opinion of the Americans which shall everywhere, upon both continents. nightly promote the reign of peace, ar order and of justice. in every Amer ican Republic"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
CITY NEWS

A. l.. Lane died this noon at his home on Bucks hill.
 The balmy weather. today brought out a large number of shoppers.
 A son was born to-day to Mir and Mrs Clarence Florio of Union street.
 The Queens Daughters will hold a meeting this evening at eight o'clock in St Patrfck's hall.
 Charles Corcoran of New Haven came to town today to spend a few days with friends in the north end.
 There will be a jolly time in Up son, Singleton & Co.'S, Bank street store at : o'clock Wednesday night. This week it will ge package sale at 25, cents each. You will get in each package 1 pair suspenders. value 35 cents; pair fancy handkerchiefs, value 30 cents and a surprise for the children.
 Tn New Haven yesterday there was a hearing before Referee Newton on the insolvent estate of John Ashton. Attorney J. A. Peasley was appointed trustee and Martin McEvoy, John NJ. Gill and Attorney A. r. Hayes were appointed appraisers. Mir Ashton's debts are about equal to his assets, about Si.000.
 The fitting of glasses is matter that requires both experience and delicate skill These await you here. And with them unusually ample facilities for executing the necessary work whnn the proper lenses nave been determined on. We make no charges for examina- ton. We also do all kinds of opticHl repairing while you wait. The Lake & Strobel Co.
 January and February are consid- cred the slowest months in police cir cles. Whether because many of the vagrants are locked up in jail volun- tarily or whether they keep under cover. 1t Is a well known fact that dur ing the months mentioned above there Is very little doing and the policemen have a vacation as it were. Coming on the mild weather the business picks up and the blue coats are busy until the snow begins to fly once more.
 In Jefferson alley this morning about II o'clock an interesting fight took place between a colored fellow and a native of sunny Italy. The row was caused by q boy who hit the black man with a snowfall. The latter came back and gave the. boy a licking and not long after the father. who harFenei to be lOsfing to-day. ap- pearei and got a line on the eol0Ted fellow before he had gone far. I'm mediateIy there was . mix-up and fists flew for q while The men did q few wrestling tricks also and when they were on their feet once more. after rolling In the dirt and slush. they were a sight An ofscer came on the scene shortly after and tried tO Iezrn the par ticuIsrs from the Italian. but the lat ter remained mum and did not eay q word about the besting he and his boy recslvcl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
JAPAN WANTS THEM
Leading Newspaper Advocates the Buying of the Phillipine
 Islands.

Victoria, B. C., Feb 2O.-Some Jap anese newspapers are advocating the purchase of the Philippines from the United States, according to adyices re- ceived by the steamer Athenian. The Yorodsu Hocho says the Philippines have cost the United States much money and no substantial advantages have been secured and that Japan could meet with more success as Amer lea has failed because of racial differ ences between ruler and ruled and the long distance which separates the gov ernment and the islands. Concluding the Yorodsu Hocho illustrates Japan csc success in FormOsa~
 The terrible distress prevailing in the three famine stricken districts of north Japan is exciting profound sym pathy elsewhere ill the empire, the for mer tendency torefnse foreign aid hav- ing vanished i1 view of the extreme need. Government aid has been or ganized and relief work begun. Later advlces from the famine zone show that hundreds of persons, including women and children, are perishing from starvation aggravated by bitter cold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
FAvoRs NEGRO LABoRERs.

Washington. Feb 20-J. Milton Fur ner of St Louis. Mo. formerly Ameri- can minister to Liberia. is endeavoring to enlist the interest of Isthmian canal officials in the employment of negro labor from the United States in building the canal. He has discussed the matter with Chairman Shonts. to whom he said that there were a large number of negroes in the United States. particularly in the south avail able for and capable physically of doing the kind of work required on the isthmus and who should be given an opportunity to go there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
Another Murder Mys-
 tery in New York.
GUSSIE HART, VICTIM
Actress Who Had Been Appearing in "The Child Wife"- Doc tor Called in Found
 Her Dead.

New York, Feb 20.-A murder mys tery with some features not unlike that of the famous Patterson case Of two years ago, is engaging the atten- tion of the police to-day. As in the crime which cost Caesar Young his life and Nan Patterson, an actress, more than year of her liberty, a cab and woman of the stage are the principal features in the mystery to- day. The woman, Gussie Hart, was the victim, and the carriage, according to the theory of the police, was the scene of her death. Several persons who are thought to know something of the manner in which the woman was killed have disappeared. The first intimatiOn that crime had been committed came to the police when q physician notified them that he had been called to the house at 261 West 18th street to attend woman and found her dead. Her skull had been fractured. Miss Hart has been ap- bearing in "The Child Wife at a the ater in this city, and had theatrical engagements here until May 6 next. The police were unable to learn where she was from the time she left tho theater last night until several hours later when cab stopped before the house where she roomed in West 38th street. Then, they say, two men took her from the cab and carried her into the house, and a few minutes later the physician was called. He was told that a woman was i'll. When he reacbed the room he found two wO- men and three men at the bedside. Miss Hart was dead. When coroner reached the room, none of the watch CTS remained. The body of the wo- man, with the head terribly battered, was lying undisturbed on the bed, and the walls along the stairway, up which 1t had been carried, were smeared with blood. The police are now searching for the cab hnd for the two men who carried the woman's body to her room. Miss Hart told the land lady of her boarding house few days ago that her family resided in Wash .ington, D. c.
 Later the police arrested Edward Murphy, dancing master, who said that he was with Gussie Hart last night and that he called the doctor. Murphy said that he went with Miss Hart and another actress about mid night last night to the Little Savoy, d cafe and saloon at 269 West 35th street. They remained there drinking some time, he said. Miss Hart taking only soft drinks. Astshe was leaving. Murphy said, she fell down flight of twenty steps. She was unconscious when he reached her. Assisted by walters he carried Miss Hart to cab and took her to her room.
 The police detained as witnesses a colored waiter at the Little Savoy and A boarder at the house in West 3sth street where Miss Hart lived, who Is said to have seen her brought home. The police are also looking for the other actress who Murphy says was in the party.
 Miss Hart was about 30 years old. She was well known as a black-face comedienne. She has son living in Cincinnati. A daughter died recently.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
FURTHER COMPLICATIONS.

Bucharest, Roumanla, Feb 20.-The Greco Roumanian differences, due to the alleged III treatment of Greeks in Roumania, have been further compli- cated by a demand of the foreign office that Kapsambelis, the Greek consul at Constantxa, leave Roumania immedi. ately. It appears that while accom- panying a compatriot, who was em- barking on steamer under order of expulsion. M. Kapsambelis publicly voiced his resentment in a manner So insulting to the Roumanian govern ment that the latter had no choice but to demand his departure from the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
DR PEABODY HOME.

New York. Feb 20.-Dr Francis Greenwood Peabody of Harvard uni versity was a passenger on the steam CT Amerika. which arrived here today from Hamburg. Dr Peabody went to the University of Berlin to lecture there as the first professor from Har- yard in the international exchange of professors, which was suggested by Emperor William.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
WAS MOODY'S ASSOCIATE.

Northfeld. Mass, Feb. 20-Henry M. Moore formerly of Sommerville, widely known through his connection with the National and International work of the Young Mems Christian association and other religious enter prises, and an associate of the late Dwight l.. Moody, died at a local hotel early to-day, aged 75 years. He was for many years a prominent hat manufacturer in Boston.
 For more than thirty years he was the warm personal friend of the late Dwight l.. Moody, and he became ac- tive fin many of the Moody enterprises, especially those at Northfield. He was trustee of both the girls school at East Northfield and of the Mount Her mon school for boys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
TABERNACLE SOLD.

New York, Feb. 20-The old Broad way tabernacle property at the north east corner of Broadway and Thirty fourth street; has been bought by a New York business house which will erect thereon large building. Nc authoritative announcement as to the price paid for the property was made but it is said that the figure was in the neighborhood of $2,5000O0, mak- ing the sale one of the largest single transactions in the city's history.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
OLD ENGINEER DEAD.

New York, Feb 20.-David E. Bo- gert, said to be the oldest locomotive engineer in the United States, died at his home here yesterday, aged 66 years. For forty-six years he was employed uninterruptedly/a engineer by the Erie railroad Mir Bogert was in charge of the first engine to go over the Fries entire system with hard coal as fuel. He never experienced a seri- Ous accident on the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
STEVE ADAMS ARRESTED.

Baker City. Ore. Feb 2O.-Steve Aa- ans. alias Steve Dickinson. said te have been a member of the Western Federation of Miners. who Is wanted by the authorities at Boise in connec- ton with the Stuenenberg case. was arrested last night at Haines. and brought to Baker City and lodged In fail. He refused to discuss the arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
NO TROUBLE AT PEKIN.

Pekin, Feb 2O-F Foreigners here are receiving telegrams from relatives in- dicating that there is a feeling of alarm abroad over the possibility of an outbreak of Chinese hostility. No disquiet whatever is felt at Pekin. All the foreign ministers agree that the Chinese here, both officials and people. were never more friendly towards for eigners personally, although following an independent line politically. There is no anti-foreign movement in north China likely to lead to hostfli'ties The troubles at Canton and Shanghai are not felt here
 It is reported from Honan that members of the Big Knife society have killed number of Chinese Cath olics as the result of local quarrel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
ORCHESTRA WENT ON STRIKE.

Chicago, Feb 20.-As a curtain raiser to the performance at the Great Northern theater last night the orches tra of eight players went on strike. All are members of the Musicians un- ion. The only man who remained was the leader, Charles Quinn. Seven non- union players, who were waiting, took the places of the strikers. The Musi- clans union asserted that MT Quinn had paid the players only SIP week, whereas they are entitled, under the union scale, to $16.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
SITUATION IS GRAVE.
Germany's Rejection of Algeciras Pro-
 pcsal About Moroccan Police.


 posal About Moroccan Police.
 Paris, Feb 2o.-Germany's rejection of France's proposal at Algeciras that the proposed Moroccan police system shall be French and Spanish has giv- en renewed gravity to the Franco-Ge-- man situation. It is officially an- nounced that Germany's action leaves France no course but to terminate the private negotiations and appeal to the judgment of the world before the open conference. This decision susperds the meetings between NJ. Revolt. head of the French mission at Algeciras. and Herr Won Radowitz, chief of the German delegation. at which they have been seeking to find an accord. The neutral powers. including the United States, strongly approved of these private exchanges as being the best means of avoiding an open dis cussion of the controversy. The fail ure to agree and Frances determnna- ton to end the private negotiations bring the parties to deadlock. This sronise< to result in a prolonged crisis fin which each isie maintains the posi- tion which 1t took up before the open conference. The sentiment in of1cia. circles is that Gernany's rspfy tends .o destroy the usefulness of the con ference by making an agreement im- possible.
 Reports are incircuIation to the ef- feet that France intends to withdraw from the conference. but they gre not confirmed and the determination of ths French delegates to carry the case hefore the open conference shows that she withdrawal stage has not yet been reached It is expected that the strsiDed situation uIIl hsve the effect rS renewing the srsrmist war reports sri of srousinz p,ibIic apprehension
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.

Easton, Feb 20.-Charles F. Sullivan, one of the most prominent men in this town, town clerk and treasurer for the past twelve years, died suddenly this morning from an attack of beart dis ease. His house caught fire early to- day and he and the rest of his family had difficulty in escaping. While as- sisting in fighting the fire he suddenly dropped unconscious and died in two or three minutes. The loss by fire was about S6,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
ELECTIONS IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Feb. 20-AIunicipal elections are in progress today throughout the state. The City party which defeated the local republican organization at the November election has nominated candidates in nearly all of the wards in opposition to the republican nominees. Some slight dis turbances have occurred and a few arrests have been made. X feature of the election here is the candidacy of fifty women, mostly City party nominees, for places on the sectional school boards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
THE Trr.I.NAS RESOLUTION.

Washington. Feb 2a--By uusni- mOus vote the house committee Oa In- teEStste sud foreign commerce decided today to make e further report on the TTIlmzn resolution. ss sme1ied by the sub bcoumifteel Ia its amended form the resolution prOvidez for the investi- xzfi0n If rxi1rued disrimsrztioa sxS the mxnufscturs of cal ell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
UPHoDDs DISSOLUTION.

Budapest, Hungary, Feb 20.-The Official Gazette to-day published mo- tificatlon of the royal commissioner, General Nyiri, upholding the legality of yesterdays dissolution of the Hun garian parliament, maintaining that the rescript was read in the presence of thirty or forty deputies, and warn ing the deputies that any attempt to hold the sitting of the house convened for tomorrow will be prevented by armed force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
HnI-sE AnInrRNs

Washington. Feb 2o-The house of representatives took Immediate ad- journment today out of respect to the memory of Representative GeOrxe \. Castor of Pennsyivania. after the Vas- sage If appropriate resolutions and the appointment of funerzl commit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
TORE DOWN PAINTING.

Hungarian Society Cut Up Picture of
 Emperor Francis Joseph.
 New York, Feb 20.-The Hungarian Literary society of New York, at d meeting last night, tore down d paint ing of Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus tria, cut it into shreds and trampled on it. An oil painting of President Roosevelt was substituted, and three rollsing cheers were given for Francis Kossuth, the Hungarian leader. Fol lowing this, revolutionary committee was formed to raise funds for the par ty in Hungary, and before the meet ing closed $2,5OO was subscribed and cable message sent to Kossuth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
NOTHING IN IT.

New York. Feb. 2l-The president of the anthracite coaI r0sds said tO- day that he saw nothing in the United States supreme court decisions of yes- tersisy in the Chesapeake and Ohio ease thst vouh spPly to their cOm- panie<-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
. KENNEL CLUB SHOW.

More than Twelve Hundred Entries at
 Boston.
 Boston. Feb a0.-An entry list of l. 240 was practically filled when the doors were opened at 10 o'clock this forenoon for the annual exhibition ot the New England Kennel club in Me chanics' building. The record of en- tries from Boston was broken and there were also many exhibitions from New York. Philadelphia, Washington and Buffalo as well as from Canada. A large number of the winners at the recent show in Madison Square Gar den. New York. were among those 10 be seen here.
 Splendid weather contributed to a large attendance at the opening hour. There was no judging until afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
HE PATRICK CASE.

New York Feb 2DLThe taking ef testimony ef tie Texas witnesses ir the sctioa for q new trial fer Albert T.. Pstrfck- the cpndsmaed murderer. was resumed today before Recorsirr Ger The latter tssuei an orsier to prs1urs Psfrtck in curt to-uosrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fer~zst for Counectfcut. Fair and warner tonight Weine~isr fair. prvAsbly fe<lvvei ty light rain ia western portion. sDmeNhst warueE. Exhf ts fre<h sozfhvesteriy vInslS