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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
VANDERBILT CUP RACE.
Distance Win Re 20 Miles to Be Run
 at Long Island.

New York. Feh. 9-For tho fhi-sI year the Vanderbilt cup race will take place in this country in 1906. For the second time 1t will be run over the Nassau circuit iu Long Island. The dIstspce will be approximately 50 miles. ss in the lssf race. and the date vIII he either Saturday. Utcber 6th. or Saturday. October 18th.
 These facts vere made known in a cshlegrsm received in this city yes- terdsy from W K Vanderbilt. Jr. donor of the trophy. vIsg went f9 Prsnee fortnight ago to consult vifh the sports eomnittec of tho Au- tn-nohtIe club of Frznrc concsrninS the disposition If the rup- Ry virtBe of fiss victory of HemeTy In tIse EsSt cur contest the AufonoiiIr club ef France he'd the privilege cf naming q rcufe in thst eouBfry fer the rsce ir Icoe
 The sfand taken hv that club. how evrr. s0inst the raresrscrmpat of sp~-f csmpesfsBou< plsrr,j Frrnch sB- tcucbEe interests ia su rmhsrrsssinr r>>ifiu. fse TrEsef ~ uhirh spu7 to inesrs c race fur his truF.hy- Mr vsn- dprhft wesf rhrusi- Tt u.< fs<rs sgsnd sh1t ss an AErt~sn rsr sxSslh- e8 tkfre. n>xf res-'s rec shsu,d b< bG1 h9o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
CASTRO IS BUSY Making Preparations
 for War. GENERALSAPPOINTED And Orders Given to Call in Recruits The People How ever, Are Not With
 Castro. .l

" ulelllSldu, lSlduu or CuTdcdO, FIT day, Feb 2.-Delayed by interrupted cables.l-A traveller who arrived here to-day from Venezuela said:
 President Castro is busily engaged in enlisting throughout the republic and in other ways preparing for war. Generals in each state have been con- missioned and orders have been given to call the recruits to the coOIs.
 Information from the best sources indicates that the people do not sup port President Castro. On all sides are heard expressions of desire to re- volt and overthrow the presidents gov ernment as soon as the French block ade is declared. k
 "A well informed Venezuelan told me that the troops will desert their colors, as they have all been compelled to join the army, voluntary enlistment being unknown in Venezuela. Puerto Cabello and La Guaira are the only ports capable of making q slight de- fense. The former has two modern six inch guns and the latter has four modern six-inch guns with the usual display of old Spanish pieces which would be blown to pieces at the first shots.
 Ut is doubted ; whether President Castro can raise more than 16.00O men who will take the field with any show of spirit. The men are armed with Mauser rifles. but they never practice shooting. They have 20,O00,00O rounds of ball cartridges and few mountain guns. The Venezuelan navy consists of five small craft concentrated at La Guaira.
 Well posted persons express fear that the French citizens in Venezuela will he in great danger if war breaks out. President Castro is of a revenge full nature and tho inhabitants of the country are at his mercy.
 Tt is reported at Caracas that the American minister, AIr Russell. is persona non grata owing to the appar- ent siding of the United States with France. and that he may he given his passports. Matters are nearing eli max. President Castro will compel obedience to hts will.
 Five days ago the Fl Grlto Del Pueblo newspaper suggested that the people should not resist the French. The editor was immediately imprisoned without a show of trial and the paper was suppressed.
 ''The German charge d'affares in- dignantly contradlcts the reports. said to be circulated by President Castro and others of his surrounding. that Germany is supporting Nenezucla's policy against France.
 General Alcantara. T Venezuelan, educated at West Point. has been ap- pointed to the military command of La G,iaira. He has received orders to fire on any French warships the moment they are sighted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
THAT DEMURRER
Waterbury's Old Sewage Case Up
 Again Before Judge Wheel CT this Morning.

/ New Haven. Feb a.--A demurrer ar gued before Judge George W. Wheeler in the superior court today affects two S1O0.O00 suits growing out of pollution of the Naugatuck river. The plaintiff in tho ease is the Platt Bros Co and the defendant is the city of Waterbury. The demurrer is tho third defense of tho plaintiff. where the claim is made that inasmuch as the plaintiff com pany has once received damages for the same cause as is now in litigation. 1t has received all the legal aid it is entitled to. The plaintiff holds that the cause is a continuous one and f therefore denies the allegation that full justice has been done. In lsss il oh tained judgment of SiO0 against tho city. In 1gJ2 and 1901 suits for si0o. O1 were brought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
WANTS MORE BARRACKS
Secretary Taft Asked for an Extra Appropriation
 of $IO0, 900.

Washington, Feb 9.--When Secre- tary Taft was before the senate com- mittee on appropriation which was considering the urgent deficiency bill he requested an appropriation of S10O,- Oo0 10 he expended for additional bar racks and quarters for the army at or near Manila. In explanation he stated that the situation in China was such that it might be necessary at any time to send troops there and that 1t would be wise to have troops near to be used for that purpose. The committee did not think it expedient to make the ap- propriation at this time.
 The report of the hearings when printed will be referred to the commit. tee on Philippines, as it Is thought by some senators that the matter is of such importance that the committee on Philippines should take 1t up and con, slider it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
HUMBER GIANT DEAD
Combination Which Dominated the Lumber Business of the Wes-
 tern Coast of America.

San Francisco, Feb. 9--The sale yesterday of the stock of the San Francisco Lumber company to the Bellingham Bay Lumber company for k250,000, following the passing out of existence on January 1 of the Pacific Pine Lumber company, marks the pnd of the giant combination which for the last eighteen years has abso- lutely dominated the lumber business, of the western coast of America.
 The death of the trust will have little effect on the lumber industry. For some years it had been trust ill name only. Although nominally the business will now be conducted on d basis of competition. as matter of fact the different concerns fix their schedule of rates after consultation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
AN EXPENSIVE TUNNEL
One Between Providence and East Providence
 Will Cost Two Million Dollars.

Providence. R. l., Feb. 9--An ex- penditurc approximating S2,000000 for less than two miles of track is contemplated. it was learned today, by the New York, New Haven X Hart ford railroad in the construction of T tunnel from the union passenger sta ton of the road in this city to East Providence, where connection will be made with the Boston. Worcester and Fall River tracks. The plans for the new vladiict have been filed in this city and the undertaking will bring fal! River. Newport, Warren and Bristol into direct communication with the business center of Provi- dcnce.
 It is expected that electric power will he employed in the tunnel for all classes of traffic and that the tun- mel will he completed in about tive years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
RACING RULES CHANGED
The Atlantic Coast Conference Lays Dows Rule
 for Future Cestessa

New York. Feb a.-At a meeting of the Atlantic Coast conference last night important changes were made in tho racing rules and classification.
 It wss decided that thsrc shall be q subdivision of schooncrs Of the forty, forty-eighi and fifty-five rating class. and the rule permitting a yacht racing alone to move to higher class was re- scinded. At thc start of races in the future the foremast ar main mast ot yacht crossing tho line will not he inc standard. Any part of the hill ar rigging which crosses the line will be counted.
 There will he no change in tho seaIe Q ftime allowance. The rule that yachts over forty feet rating launched prior to sInuary :. ifst5. must take the top of tho class. has been rescindcd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
PREPARING TO STRIKE.

Chicago. Feb. a-Preparatlous Tor n general strike of bituminous miners throughout the state are to he made here at meeting of the Illinois coal operators' association. Owners from all over tho state will take up the problem that they believe is to con front them on April |. In Illinois ,bere are a5.0OO soft coal miners who will he involved in ease of general vaIkout after wage scale disagree mont. Millions of tons of coal are on hand for the emergency hut the miners admit that the situation Is such that industrial trouble will follow within n fcw months if the strike is ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
ANNUAL BANQUET HELD.

Hartford, Feb. 9-The annual ban nuet and meeting of the Connecticut Retail Lumber Dealers association was held here to-day and there was large. attendance President F. r. Pelton of Essex presided In his ad- dress he spoke of the action taken at the midsummer meeting of The Ma tional association at Ottawa. giving me retail associations the right to de
 eide the classification of carpenter and a builder and he characterized it as victory. The policy embodied in the bills now before congress provid- ing for national forest reservation was endorsed and the state represel- tatives will be urged to support the bill. \ resolution opposing the metric system of measurement was passed. A. Schumaker of Waterbury was elected president of the association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
DROPPED DEAD AT WORK

Rockville. Feb 9.-Nrs Cornelia Siebeiz. ii years old. dropped dead at her work In the New England mills to- day. heart disease being the cause. lt Is thought that she over cxertel her self while walking Co work from her home. there being six inches of snow on the ground at the time. She leaves q husband in Germany and two slaugh- ters employed at the silk mills here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
IS NOTED THIEF.

Philadelphia. Feb a--I.ewis wcr- ner. whs was caught fhrer weeks sgo robbing the dormitorieS "f the Uni vcfsity of PennSylvsnia. hss heeu ifsntiflel. tho police effsialS says. s< a noted thief. He is wanted lsy iils Clevclani -suiI,arities and vas today h~Id co await rrqui~itlou psyers from Ohio. When arrested h. Ssid he wss . sttriru, at tho university.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
SURPRISED AND KILLED.

St Petersburg. Feb 9.-Threc cm- ployes of the PoutiIoff works belong. ing to the party of active struggle against revolution and anarchy" tho so called "Black Hundred" were sur prised and killed yesterday by party of revoutionist workmcn. The vic tins were accused of furnishing the police with lists of revolutionary wcrkmen and assisting them in mak- ing arrests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
AN AUTO ELEVATOR
Carried Up Seven Stories Without Lsayins
 Machine,

Chicago, Feb 9.--Apart1nents for automobiles, with elevators to take. the machines up b each floor. is the novel conception of La Verne ". Moves.
 Mir Moves yesterday instructed his architect to prepare drawings for seven story apartment building on has lot. at Elm street and Lake Shore drive. one of the most exclusive resi- dence districts in Chicago, which win cost in the neighborhood of S250O00.
 Each apartment will contain all the equipment of a garage Huge eleva- tors will take the automobiles and chauffeurs from the street to the vsri- ous floors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
poLAy GETS INJUNCTION.

Pittsburg. Pa. Fob. 9-Patrick Do Ian. president of district No 3. United Mine Workers of America. went into court today and secured a temporary injunction restraining the delegates to the district convention now in ses- sion here. from interfering with his powers as president of the district or yanization
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
TWISTED FACTORY RT-RxEp

wiusirsL Fob a.-Tbe fartsry sf the HofrhkisS- Exgieston Ta af Miliertsn. V. Y- was tarus-I down today. tho fire Is-inx ssuSssl l,y an sxpl.s~iau of kera- sens uif TlFe main huitfing vas a frame strusturr au.i was tassIly de ssreyr-i- fhr hsss being about S.ssi. rovrrv,l hy insurance If vss uBc sr the largest industries in the plare-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
MUST TAKE LONG REST.

wrenfhsu. Mass Fess a.-I'hysr tl snd men<sI strain iz her rsErse st Rs.hsTre es.sEs.-e sui suIsslsJsesf suss whsch VI -srn Kp1isr. ilsr ssrsf. sIumb sn.I Ilsn-l xri- hss i-su .3afaz ts sti fks-r similarly sEkFrsl azs esussd h-r iHue<S sui hrr phy~s~tsu hes e<- d>r-f h<r so fske . AsnE P~rs>i es rr-ur<-~r r~w-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
nFSTRnYEn RY INDIE

Fekin. Feb a-A dispatch from Ansoi today confirms ihr report of ih- destruction of tho Roman t'atbslic an,I tho English PreShyterisn missions at Chsngtu. thirty miles from here- lIy a mol. de<rrilsrl ss hrinz HoxerS. T.ls dsnarr amounted ts SaOsl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
TIE FIRST REAL ONE.

Schenectady. V. Y.. Fcb. a-The first real snow storm of tho winter sci in Isst nigbt and at x a. m. len inches had fallen sni ii continues ia fall steadily and is drifi~i by z strpng west wind. RIizzarl -pnditiYns prevail and irafic is seriously impcd- rf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
snuE MrRF nEN1rn

Hiufan. v. Vs-. Feh. a-u is I-Jiry- e,i r-ssSlhEe today that sa,sue sf thr tw-uty-siX niBrTs uiso arc entouilss,l fn fhe Parrri miur are StilI alive Ten af thr thirty six uh. verr fT~t rsuvfef fu rhr ufnr were rp<sIIrSl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
MEaIurr rnRErAsr

Fortssss for Ceanefieus- Rzin this sfsrrussa cr tosixhs. sBeu la uaF1h roEtice. Saturazy fair snd sess~r. Exht rsstrrly te sorthrviy via5s- b. crrss7rS sh-sx Nee E-xi,nd caest-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
s,.a TOR Sr u.RsARErS.

New Hsver- Feb a-Th~ vII oF gsr- elar S- Edssrsis ~ thss rify. su.l uhs fnr msny yesrx kePs q rrszsinrns boarding shsi frF yeanr hsda-s. irsr~s e St Msrxsrs-s xrhuag sf Wsferbary A.asss ts ~~upzsfr a srhclsrshiP
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
HIGH PRICED HORSE.

Chicago, Feb 9.---John E. Madden paid S47.OOO for Prince Wilbourne at the Splan sale here yesterday. The price is among the highest ever paid for horse in the west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
THE WAGNER SUIT.
Judge Shumway Rendered Ills De.
 cision-Othcr Court News.

Judge Shumway Rendered Ills De-
 cision-Othcr Court News.
 The friendly suit insfitmeI few days ago by Attorney ,;uilfoile on he half of William Magner against his sister. kare Magncr Kelly. was hearl by Judge Shumway ai short calendar today. Afr Wagner lives in Bridge, port and owns property there. while his sister lives in Waterbury. Their unrlc. Thomas. loft a portion or Sis property in such a manner as io leave some dould as io whom it was Intend cd for. Friends of the family siecIdcd it was intended for Mr Maguer. The other portion went to Mrs Kelly. Mrs kelly surrendered whatever rights she might have in the pie.7r in douht to her br0fher. and to settle the mai ter for HiI time ihe ruurt was called upon. Judge SImmway today. after lsparing fhe testimony of Nr Magncr. rcqnestesi Mr Guilfoilc (" draw up a tlccrce of judgment for his client
 In tho diStr1rt court t"sisy issforp IuslS,. Coxell fhe suit of Frrusrl Mul- rrone against flss rity was heard and dsv.iSion was rs-SsTys,i MuIrroBr sus- taiued iItiuris< by fsIIing sn a defes tive sidewalk on High strss Iasi Sep- temlscr. IIc riaimS sso damagcs
 Charles panks of New Havcn hax hlr-l win fhe pFollsts court an anpeaI from ths ,lry-ision of Attorneys Minor and Scrry as commissioners on the c<tatc of Georee Powell Mr Ranks claimed s4s5 for twenty six weets rare snd support sf Nr Powell snd he was allowed onIy S75.
 The Iaf~ sshsuucyy R wet,<srr .-rt na will IIs Wa< SsI ts t.r vo-1h alsssIt s~lon His daFfCissrT. Mrs V. W. grprnrnzn- today flr-I v5fh tlse rr.sla;e ecurt sn sITiisatisn for fI,s Srgrriusrrs~sf ~ au afutiut<fratw sut au Mssuslay usa-TTfux there wiH te hesrfug cn firr matter
 Thornss Nerxsn. a rsanx fegiaw. vsS srr-<feI to-day hy pefrrffre K~~rsn shsrxpd vJsh thrFt He wFh s roupir of s.fhrr Tsgf'ss- s.sas- sf vh.sa srg~zrr~i in roart thiS usa~ninx has I.reu us5ux hss snrrrE eu arfNse< whirh dss u-s hrssaE so hfe suf a< . rr~ult h~ uFH have ta fsrr fhr run- sfr toDs-rsr is the city css-t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
BEAUTIFUL SNOW
Third Fall of the Season Now Mantles All the New
 England Earth.

The cold weather which has been on the boards the past week ended with the third snow storm of the winter last night and this morning. There was q gOodly amount of snow on the ground early to-day and for time it looked like a blizzard. The trolley company had hard time keeping their tracks clear, but it made big effort to keep their cars running on schedule time and once it got them started it kept them going fairly well all morning.
 Because of the severe weather the schools were closed both morning and afternoon. The employees of the street department were out bright and early and were busy cleaning the walks and getting the snow off the streets. Later on in the day the snow turned into rain and it made the going very dis agreeable and because of the slippery walks several laughable falls oc- cured.
 Nearly eight inches of snow fell from early this morning until noon. This with four inches recorded in Waterbury during the present winter.
 New York, Feb. 9-A heavy snow storm followed by sleet and rain which created spring freshet condi- tiOns in the streets caused great dis comfort and inconvenience in New York city to-day.
 This was the first snow storm here of the present year. The fall was five inches. according to the United States weather bureau observations. Wet and heavy this snow threatened to tie up surface and elevated traffic all temporarily soon after daylight in the Bronx
 Many cases of broken limbs sustain cd by falls were reported from the hospitals. Just before daylight in doorway on East 23rd street an un- known man was found unconscious, his body completely covered with the snow He was taken to a hospital in q dying condition.
 Pittsfield. Mass. Feb 9-Eight inch es of snow. the heaviest fall of the season interfered with trolley travel here to-day. Cars on some lines were blocked for time and schedules were disarranged.
 Troy. x. Y.. Feb. 9-A heavy snow began falling at two o'clock this morn ing and at ten o'clock about eight inches covered the ground.
 Mahanoy City, Pa. Feb. 9-Several collieries In this region were forced to suspend operations today on account of the heavy snowfall during the night. Trolley traffic is completely tied np and trains arc running from one to three hours behind schedule time. -.
 of snow fell during last night through out tho Schuylkil valley. Trains were from 30 minutes to an hour late today and the city and suburban trol. Icy service was badly crippled.
 Amsterdam. x. Y.. Feb. g-The heaviest snowstorm of the winter is in progress in tho Mohawk valley. a foot of snow having fallen at 2 o'clock this morning and already railroad travel on steam and trolley lines Is greatly impeded..
 
 Winsted. Conn. Feb. 9-The heav- fest fall of snow of inc winter occur rcd today when seven inches of snow covered tho ground in this vicinity. It was the third sleighing day of tho winter but rain is predicted and the prospects are that slcighs can not be used much longer. lcc has stopped making, hut the icemon arc harvesting . big crop as tho result of the recent cold spells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
February Furniture
 Sale. s Per Cent Discount on. Thousands of Dollars worth of fine Furniture.

We've just put in several sets e1 2.I5 Rox Frame Cane Seat Dinerh made of selected quartered oak and hand rubbed and polished to the 6nsst finish at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
25PerCen;t
 Discount.

Also several Buffets. China Closets. Side Tables. Dining Tables and many styles of Dining Chairs at this special Sale discount.
 The chance of a life time to luS some handsome old pieces for the per- Ior. library or sitting room.
 Shrevd buyers are placing their or ders now. Later delivery fl you wi<h it-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09

You must cut ont and bring the rd> otherwise orly fhs sperixi prscc~ xf E per ceas. dis~eunf. WeHre defnx fr<@ ts have you sre tse spien.lid t.rrx<ine sEi shrpush the store
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09
Special fer those who Read
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-09

Amsterdam. x. r.. Feb. 9-The heaviest snowstorm of the winter is in progress in tho Mohawk valley, n foot of snow having fallen at Q o'clock this morning and already railroad travel on steam and trolley lines is greatly impeded..
The Greeley tribune., 1906-07-19

The farmers too greatest foes are
Insects and plant diseases. He can,
by a proper rotation of crops and
fertilization, convert poor into rich
soil, and he can stimulate plant growth
by plenty of fertilization. By the
same process he can keep down the
weeds which rob his crops OF nourish-
ment and moisture. He can, to great
extent, overcome, with but little
trouble, all the various smaller him
ORANGES to crop growing-all but the
bugs and the blight. These twain are
hard to handle. None is so arrogant
as to profess Indifferent TO their at
tacks. Not many years ago they were
expected, not the less dreaded, espe'
cially the blights and the rots and the
mildews; they were the natural vista
tions of providence. There was no
use trying to combat them. If they
came, they came. The farmer prayed
that they might not come that year.
Now, science has shown us that they
can, in most cases. be overcome. If
not overcome, they can be prevented.
Yet the process is often fraught with
great trouble and expense to the
farmer.
Now suppose man could develop
a strain of plants SO hardy that
hlights and rust would pass them by
in disgust and so bitter and unsavory
for a bug that the hymenoptera. the
coleoptera and the other "toughs" of
the insect trust would pass by and
prefer to eat oak and hickory leaves?
1t would be cinch for that man,
would it not? He could sit in the
shade and hire myrmidons TO do his
work. directing those close at hand
in person and those at distance by
telephone. Such a condition may be
possible. The man who gets in first
would be the one to sit in the shade
and reap the advantage. Eventually
we would all get on to the scheme.
and, unless the population of the world
increased with accelerated rapidity.
there would be an over-production of
food products and prices would eventu-
ally get back to their present level,
so that we would all have to work
again.
The Department of Agriculture and
some of the experiment stations have
been working along this line of Sc
lecting resistant plants with the idea
of at least giving the enterprising
American farmer a good big start.
In the aggregate enormous crop
losses-millions and millions-are
caused by the attacks of insects and
plant diseases. In dry weather in
sects are particularly abundant, and
In wet weather plant diseases -four