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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
LOOKING FOR PEARY
The Good Ship Roosevelt Has Not Yet Hove in Sight at
 Sydney
MUTINY STORIES ARE DOUBTED

Sydney, N. S., Nov 20.-Commander Peary's Arctic steamer Roosevelt, now enroute to this port from Cha teau bay, Labrador, has not yet been sighted A constant lookout for her is maintained at the government lighthouse at Meat cove, sixty miles from this place, which the Roosevelt must pass before reaching Sydney. A sharp lookout also was kept on board the Newfoundland mail steamer Bruce which arrived to-day from Port au Basque, but nothing was seen of the returning Arctic expedi- ton. As the weather was clear dur ing the Bruce's voyage, it is believed she would have sighted the Roosevelt had the steamer been anywhere with ill 100 miles of Sydney.
 Mrs Pcary, the explorers wife, and W. s. Quigley, secretary of the Peary Arctic club of New York, who are here, believe the delay Is due to the disabled condition of the Roosevelt and the consequent reduction in her speed capacity. Heavy weather and high seas prevailed for several days after Peary left Chateau bay and it Is supposed that he did not care to risk pushing the Roosevelt against the big waves in the gulf of St Lawrence in her disabled condition.
 Stories tending to show that the crew of the Roosevelt mutined in the far north on account of poor food and Arctic privations, are not credited here Every member of the crew is an old Arctic sailor and all are said to be we'll paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
A ankiI. ,tn,a. ,.

BLOOMFIELD, x. l.. Nov. 20. - workmen engaged in tearing down a partition between two rooms in the farmhouse of Jacob ZImmerer in East Passaic avenue were startled at the sight of two big rats that dashed from between the walls. Then the work men discovered rats nest and found 1t had been constructed out of bank notes of various denominations. The money was made up of bills ranging from si to s2o. and all were in a bad ly mutilated condition. They were remnants of at least s15o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
WITTE GETS MUCH ABUSE
Campaign to Prevent His Retun te Power is Now on in Full
 Blast
SOCIALISTS GIVE HIM LIE

St Petersburg, Nov 2O.-Since his return to Russia Count Witte has been showered with abuses from all sides. A campaign to discredit him and prevent his ever returning to power is openly in progress. The so-i clallst press has given him the lie di- rect on the subject of his declaration that he had no communication with the Workingmen's council during his premiership and high officials of the government are furnishing material for attacks upon him. The reaction- ary papers are filled with articles abusing the count, among the mildest terms employed being ''stupendous liar, Traitor to the ,FatherIand" and political and financial card sharper"
 The voice of M. Kovalevsky, in the Strana, is the only one raised In the former premier's support. He says Witte is undoubtedly the cleverest man in the government camp and that the abuse is dictated by fear that his star may again be in the as. cendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
CITY NEWS

The bond issue commission is scheduled to meet tonight in the mayors office.
 Resolved. That the Trusts are a Benefit to the Working Man." will he debated by the Forum club this cven- ing in the Mulcahy Memorial building.
 During the conference at the A. NJ. F. Zion church. which closed last night. society for children was or ganized to be known as Buds of Paradise"
 The late Jacob Kaiser. who was buried yesterday. left no will. and this afternoon. at the request of rela- lives. Attorney Henry Gottgetreu of New York was appointed administra- tor on his estate. NIT Gottgetreu fs a son-in-law of Maier Kaiser, father of deceased.
 Among the Trinity stmieais ar- rested in this city carly this morning for making a disturbance at the rail- road station was James Page q full fiesigsf Japanese. Page was ous of the tallesf os his race ever seen in this city. standing six feet . and olse quar- ter inches. He weighed 1Gs pounds. He wss born in Tokio.
 While it may not be anything to cause alarm. still 90 many eases of diphtheria have been reported from the south end of the city the past few weeks. many wonder what is the cause. and while nobody knows some suspect that it is due to little or no isolation Within the past few days a child died of that disease and the family was not aware of the situation until the next day. when the attend ing physician notified the health o<s- cer by nail This is just about as good ss 10 notice at all. fit fs necessary 10 plscsrd a house where a child has diphtheris. the physician should see that the card goes up be- fore the patient di>sL IL wouldn't be a hzrdship to physician to drive tc the oScs Of the health o&cer and re- port such rsses sS ppuz zx 1 fizxrnns- rhovs that It h sonetkine that d. Dards the stfe1fioa of ths henlfh nukhorffta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Turkey. VIII Fly Hieh.

New York. Nov 2O.-rurkeys for the Thanksgiving table may reach 35 or 40 cents pound this year. Dealers agree that the toothsoae bird will be more expensive than h pre- vious years as they can place no re. lisnee on the supply this year. The wholesale price reached 1 cents yc<- terday and the retail price Is much higher. A plague. known as black head. has been sweeping the east. killing thousands of turkeys and dealers say this will diminish the supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Flag for Connecticut.

Nv Haven. Nov. O.-It was an- bounced Isst night that the Junior Or Der of United American Mechanics |f the state would present a larze sfIk )2g to the battIeship Connecticut The presentation is to be made Friday at De Brooklyn navy yard by the fol- pwinx committee: State coHnciIsr F. R. Preile. New Britain: AIfre-i Greene.
 sterbury. and W. O. Dsuchy. siam-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
EXPLODED DYNAMITE.
Four Men Supposed to Re of the
 Black Hand Gang.

Buffalo, N. Y.. Nov 20.-Four mer believed to be members of the Blacl Hand society early this morning ex ploded a stick of dynamite on the doorstep of the store of Dominica Ballissimo. a wealthy butcher. at 14C Canal street. No one was injured but the front of the brick buildine was badly shattered.
 About two weeks ago Ballissimo received several letters signed by the Black Hand society. In each a de- mand for money was made. The letters threatened him with death fl he did not obey. Balllssimo did not give up the money. but notified the police. who have since been trying to run down the members of the gang Several other prominent Italians have received Black Hand letters recently.
 Later four Italians were arrested and locked up on an open charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Annsk-r Inre-fir,fio..

Washington. Nov 20.-serresary Netealf of the department of com merce and labor has directed the commissioner of corporations fo make an investigation of the action of fire insurance companies fn the settlement of claims for iospes result fng from the San Frsncisco earth cuate and other places Ia California. George Butler of Ro>e. Cal has heea appointed to make the invesfIent1on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Harrict Benr.iirt.. Ilrn,.l

Herkiner. N. IT. Nov 20.-Harriet Benedict of Portland denied on the witness stand to-day that she vas the sweetheart of Chester Gillette Gillette if was istimatei. who is nov being rfef for the murder of his lover ~Biilie" Brovs. had committed the murder beezuse os his love for Mis- Benedict
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
D<.oersss nefsse ,o slsa Canvass

ELMIRA. x. T.. Nov. 5o-The Dem ocratic members cf the board of super visors refused to sizn the official can vass. just completed on the ground that the committee appointed to make the canvass refused to summon the in- spectors from two city districts where the voting machines dId not appear to have registered the full vote cast. The RepubIicsn majority signed the can vsss and adopted a resolution requiring the Denocrsts to sign This they would not do Hearst received SAGA and Hughes s-1s4. Ch>nlsr 5s1l and Bruce s1ef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Held Joint Conference.

New York. Nov 20.-Special com mittees representing the engineers on the New York Central and New Ha- ven roads will hold joint conference with General Manager Higgins of the New Haven road. The committee will act independently of other com mittees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
To Pound New York os.erv.sory.

NEW YORK. Nov. 20.-Dr. Charles Lane Poor. professor of astronomy in Columbia university. announced in an address he delivered before the New York Academy of Sciences last even ing that Frederick c. Bourne. Corne- Illus Vanderbilt and several other well known citizens of New York have agreed to apply to the city authorities and the state legislature for a charter to found the New York Observatory and Nautical museum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Incrrase of waer..

Scranton. Nov 2o-The DSaware. Lackawanna & Western railroad and its switchmen arrived at a satisfac- tory adjustment Of the demands of the latter to-day. The settlement reached ealls for an increase of ( cents an hour with ten-hour work day and the same pay that was paid for twelve will De raid for the ten hours in proportion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
POLICE GOT MAN. Not One They Were After. But a Eel. low Who Acted Queer.

Greenwich. Nov 2O.-The police were notified early to-day that a burglar was supposed to he in a house in Rock Ridge and Os7cer Mer- ritt was sent there to investigate. No burglar was found. but a stranger on the stree; was taken to the police station and saerehed He failed tn clear up hfs Identity and was held as a suspicious person A roll of $50 was found upon him and soTne other things fn his pocke,s Jed the police tO ask the Stamford officers to send over and look at the man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Damage In Alabama.

Cullman, Ala, Nov 20.-The south ern part of this county suffered heavy damages by Sundays storm. Several persons were badly injured, and about twenty houses near Brooklyn were demolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

All members of the Catholic wo- mems sssoristiOn vho have not e. cured tickets for the big whist and dancing party which fs to be held zs EaEles' han oa nert Monday evening are re1ue<ted to call at the roonz and serure them from the superin- tertenf- Special inducemerts are of- fcred to all reubers vho serl tickets snd every member should avail them seixes cf the opportunity and srcufe
 CeHD1D e nsfr enrllouk e1uvunn1ou.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
Ru. Down By Train.

Hartford. Nov ze--NiehseI Man r1la- s section hand on the New Hz.
 ea rosd- v.s struck by a train and estantly killed near Psrkrffle fhfs lnerDoonL He vas crossznR . bridre
 nnt oDans tAs Psrk river vken run
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
ROOSEVELT STANDS
 BY HIS GINS. He Will Not Rescind His Order Dis- charging The Negro Soldiers from Service.
WILLING ID HEAR EVIDENCE
Secretary of War Taft at New York Declines to Talk About
 Affair.

NcW 1OIhs 4NOf <o.-h SdUics5Idul from President Roosevelt declining to suspend his orders for the dis charge of the colored troops, of the Twenty-fifth regiment, unless the facts as known to him are shown to be false, but expressing his wiling ness to hear new facts bearing on the case, was made punblic to-day,
 New York, Nov 20.-Secretary of War Taft got here from New Haven last night and went to the home of his brother, Henry w. Taft. He de- clined to talk about the delay in carrying out the order for the dis honorable discharge of the negro sol- diers.
 Golfers has received a dispatch from its correspondent, who is trav- cling with the president. in reply to one sent asking if Mir Roosevelt would not suspend action in regard to the negro soldiers until he got home.
 The reply says the presidents views are "clear and unchanged" :" that the disbandment is due to him, and the the presidents decision is that the negro soldiers, in refusing information necessary for the apprehension of the men who committed criminal acts at Browns vile, Tex. struck at the very heart of military justice and discipline. Had white troops done the same thing, the reply says, they would have suffered the same penalty. In conclusion, the reply says:
 Be the offenders black or white, the president proposes to combat rnce antagonism. His action in the Brownsville, matter was taken in the face of much adverse influence and advice before he left. There can be no anelioration of the penalty until the men concerned show their sense of duty, as citizens and soldiers. by giving up the offenders to justice"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
BRCFIFn

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20
WATHER roRECAn.

Forecas< for Connecticut. Cloudy. occas1oaa1 rnIns to-night: Wefnes- |1ny ru1n. l1Ehf v1riab1s v1nok
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
Blame officers for MutIny

BY Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 9.-The
committee appointed by Emperor Mich
olas to investigate the cause of the
Sveaborg and Cronstadt mutiny found
the blame was largely attributable to
negligence and inefficiency of the off,
GERS. 1t is considered probable that
several of the latter will be tried by
courtmartial.
The continued naval mutinies are re-
garded by the commission as being
unavoidable under the present condf-
tions.
Even wearers of the st. George cross.
which is conferred, like the British Vic
toria cross, for acts of extreme bravery
and devotion to duty, are affected. One
OF these was condemned to death re-
Gently at ST. Petersburg for dsobedi-
ence TO orders and striking an officer.
Col. Semanovski, after a long investf-
cation of the grenadiers which mu-
tinted, has been relieved from duty ana
VIII be tried by courtmartlal on the
charge of laxity in maintaining disci
pline.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
FOUR NOMINEES
ARE TOO LATE
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associa ted Press.
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 9.-Secretarv of
State G. F. Curry announced today that
the certificates of nominatio of four
Democratic candidates for state and
county offices had been received too
late to give the nominees a place on the
official ballot.
These candidates are DR.. c. w. Nut
ting, candidate for member of the state
board of equalization from the Third
district, Q. M. Haybel candidate for
clerk of the supreme court, Robert Har-
rlson, candidate for associate justice of
the court of appeals of the First dis
trict, and A. w. Cowan, candidate for
associate justice of the appellate court
of the Third district
All of these nominees were selected
by the state central committee to fill
vacancies caused by designations
Secretary Curry stated that it is obli-
gatory to file certificates for nominal
tions of this character by September
u, but that the law was evidently mis-
construed on belief that the time limit
did not expire until October 5. He
added that the candidates for places on
appellate court benches have the alter
native of filing with, county clerks and
by this method Cowan and Harrison
may secure the places on the ballot.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10

with General Funston and his aide
and third with a committee of Cuban
newspapermen, who carried huge bou-
quets of flowers, which were delivered
to Mrs Taft and Mrs. Bacon with a
brief address of welcome.
After the presentations to the mayor
and the city council, the party entered
carriages and were driven to the pal-
ace, where Governor Taft and Mr..
Bacon and Mr.. Magoon had long con-
ference in the governors Office.
Following this conference .hr. Ma
goon received the members of the press.
He declined to discuss his plans for the
future.
He said he had received thirty days
leave of absence prior to his departure
from Washington.
He expressed himself as being graf
flied at being in Cuba.
He said he would take up his resi-
dence with Minister Morgan as the
minister's guest pending the departure
of Governor Taft, and that he might
continue to reside there if he found it
convenient. General Bell will reside at
the army headquarters at Mariana
General Funston will make his head
quarters at Camp Columbia.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
GOV. MAGOON IS
NOW IN ISLAND
BIG RECEPTION IS RENDERED
NEW EXECUTIVE
Marines Ordered from cienfuesos Be-
cause Of Appearance Of yellow
Fever-Preventve Measures
Taken Elsewhere

HAVANA, oct. 9--wiliam II. Taft,
as provisional governor of Cuba and
secretary of war Of the United states,
tonight Issued the following order to
General Frederick Funston outlining
the duties OF the American forces in
Cuba:
"The officers Of marines stationed
at various localities are advised that
they are not expected to take part in
an active way in the suppression of
disorders unless extreme emergency
arises In which it is absolutely neces-
sary for them to protect life and prop
erty. The duties of the marines are
generally limited to rendering their
good offices between the conflicting
elements and the prevention of that
disorder of the region which in the
state of tension between the political
parties is inevitable during the present
crisis"
The order concludes as follows:
"The president of the United States
deems 1t of the utmost importance
that the American forces do not en-
gage in conflicts with Cubans but that
disorders by Cubans be suppressed by
Cubans.
1T is also expected that the officers
and men, both of the army and the
marine corps, will exert every effort
to show all the courtesy possible to
Cubans of all parties and avoid in any
way injuring their sensibilities."
The order makes it plain that the
marines will remain in the island for
the present as an adjunct to the in
fantry.
Governor Taft said today that prac-
tically all the American warships in
Cuban waters would soon be with
drawn
An amnesty proclamation of the
most sweeping character possible par
doning every serious crime which has
been an outgrowth of the recent rev.
olution will be issued by Secretary
Taft tomorrow.
The pardon is granted to all per-
sons involved in the killing of Con-
gresham Villuendos at Cienfuegos in
September, 1905, as we'll as to every
body implicated in the killing of sew
eral guardsmen at Guantanamo last
February.
The proclamation serves notice that
armed bands breaking the law after
tomorrow will be proceeded against
and denied the benefits of amnesty.
When asked for a statement today
concerning the plan to construct the |
Panama canal by contract, Governor
Taft replied that he had not had time |
to think of the canal. All matters |
pertaining thereto, he said, must be |
settled by the authorities at Washing |
ton or await his return.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
CALIFORNIA MASONS
INCREASE BY 1000
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
! SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9.-The grand
lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
convened today.
The report of Grand Master Motley
H. Flint showed that the increase in
membership was about 1000, and that at
this time the fraternity is in a pros
porous condition with a membership OF
nearly $4,000.
The grand master read also spe-
cial report of the money contributed
for the relief of members who were
affected by the disaster. The amount
received for this purpose was 1926, 900,
of which all but $4,000 has been ex-
pended for the purpose for which it
was contributed. The remaining
amount will be expended during the
winter.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
NEW CRUISER
MAKES HIGH
SPEED

SANTA BARBARA, Cal. oct. o.
After delay of three days, owing tc
the heavy fog which has hung over
Santa Barbara channel since the ar
rival of the California. the new cruiser
was able to undergo the standardlza-
tion trials over a measured mile course
this morning.
highest expectations OF the Union iron
works and the naval board, and has
proved one of the speediest armored
cruisers
Seventeen runs We're made over the
course, but two of these were thrown
out on account of the breaking of cleo
trio signals.
The average Of ive high speed runs
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
WOMAN DRAGGED
BY HER HAIR
contInued from pnrc ono.

itself for a last wild dash there was
scream of fright from the bystand-
ers.
Men and women put their hands
before their eyes to hide that which
they saw. For the woman's skirt
caught beneath the tardy hoof had
remained there and the woman, despite
o last desperate effort, was dragged
from her hold. For a moment her
body swung and dangled in the air
and then the flying hoofs again caught
the folds of the skirt and the limp
body was dragged from the whiffle-
trees, long strands of hair being torn
from the woman's head. There was q
seconds confusion as the body struck
the ground and rolled over while the
rcmorseless hoofs pounded into the
soft, Yielding flesh and then horse and
harness swept clear and on down the
broad, white road.
For a moment the rescuers stood
STILL their souls cringing from the
sight of that small black patch, lying
before them in the sunshine of the
roadway. And then they leaped to
the woman's assistance. Mrs. Whit
ney's arms and limbs had been slashed
almost to ribbons. Patches of her
hair had been torn from her head,
leaving little bare spots on the scalp.
Her arms did not even resemble hu-
man arms, while her face was battered
and bruised, and yet she lived.
W. G. Ward, proprietor of a bicycle
shop at 2613 Central avenue, was the
first to reach the manned woman.
He, with the assistance of others,
carried Mrs Whitney to the office
of DR.. w. H. Fox, on East Twenty
fifth street. There it was learned that,
the woman's injuries, although ter
ribly painful, were not necessarily
fatal, and it is thought that with rest
and proper treatment Mrs. Whitney
will recover from her frightful exper-
ience.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
cruIser oharIeston en- Routs

SAN DIEGO. Oct. 9.-The cruiser
Charleston passed north this morning
about daylight and was in wireless
communication with the station on
Point Iona up TO 30 O'clock. when
the cruiser was Off Cortz fishing banks.
The operator on board the Charleston
succeeded In picking up the operator
on board the flagship Chicago at Santa
Barbara and began reporting In that
direction. II was stated through wire-
less here that the Charleston would
continue through to San Francisco.
having orders from Washington TO re-
port at Mare Island tomorrow after
noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
Cannon Speaks in Chicago

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-speaker 9. Joseph
G. Cannon was the guest of honor at
the Chicago day banquet given by the
Marquette club tonight at the Audi
torium. He responded to the toast,
Illinois" The speaker was toasted
as the leading citizen of Illinois and a
reference to his possible candidacy for
the presidency was greeted with unan-
imous applause. Fully 900 members
and invited guests were present.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-10
GOV. MACON is MADE WELCOME
Amnesty Decree colncIdent With His
Coming
By Associated rress.


HAVANA, Oct. 9.-Charles E. Ma
goon, the newly elected provisional gov
ernor of Cuba, arrived here this after
noon.
Coincident with his coming Governor
Taft gave out general decree pro-
claiming amnesty not only to the
rebels but to all persons charged with
political offenses or crimes in any way
connected with the revolution.
The steamer Mascotte with Mr.. Ma
goon, General ]. Franklin Bell, Mrs.
Taft and Mrs. Bacon, entered Havana
harbor at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
In the wake of the Mascotte came
the battleship Texas with a detach-
ment of 300 marines from Norfolk. A
launch carrying Governor Taft, AS
sistant Secretary Bacon and Lieuten-
ant Mccoy hurried out to the Mas
cote. Then followed another launch