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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Trial of Case of Leonard vs Lawrence
 Resumed To-day.

The hearing of the suit of Mrs
 Elizabeth Leonard against the estate
 of the late Joseph Lawrence for $4,-
 900 for services rendered, was re- sumed before Judge William s. Gas.
 and jury in the superior court to-
 day. The claim was disallowed b.
 the administrators on the estate, 90 there was nothing left the plaintiff to do but bring suit. She claims 10 have taken care of MT Lawrence en- tirely during the last six years of his life and for sixteen or eighteen years was his housekeeper. She was paid no wages, nor was she paid ip ally other way, as for instance gifts or presents, depending, she claims. upon his word to her that he would re- member her in his will. He did not so remember her and he heirs. whom she claims never took any care ot him. are now contesting her bill
 This afternoon a witness named John Burgess came near getting him. self into serious trouble with the court. On seating himself in the witness stand the chair keeled back and caused him to express himself in an ejaculation of profanity. The court warned him against such ex- pressions. It was quite evident the man did not appreciate the nature of his surroundings. or else was indiffer- ent to them. He had testified under direct examination that he had seen the plaintiff occasionally go to Mir house with something which she had invariably covered. Under cross examination Attorney Church asked him If he could say how many times he had seen Mrs Leonard make these visits and Bur gess exclaimed:
 "Oh, my God. why do you ask me such questions?" and those present Uttered.
 The court asked the audience not to encourage the witness in that "and you" he said to Bur gess. turning straight upon him, you only answer the questions"
 "Who? Me?" asked Burgess and again the court reprimanded the man and warned him that he would be punished if he was not careful.
 This had a salutary effect. Upon leaving the stand Burgess again broke out and the court felt called upon to ask sheriff to escort the man out of the room, remarking that he had been delaying the proceed ngs for the past two days.
 As he was leaving the room Bur yess put his hat on his head. Sher- n Doherty, who was behind him, old him to take 1t on. Burgess put lis hand to his hat. evidently to take { of. and the sheriff put his hand l m the hack of the hat. also to take { of. thus 1t was held by both. however. Burgess pulled the lat of and banged 1t against his leg n evident temper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04

piano in your home. The children really need one. the whole family would enjoy the melodious tones of a fine piano during the long winter evenings.
 OPEN EVERY EVENING.
 If you cannot visit this sale dur ing the day, you certainly eau In tho evening, and the store will be open each evening during this sale.
 UPRIGHT PIANO $07.OO.
 A rare bargain, free delivery, stool and scarf.
 NEW UPRIGHT PIANOS S1o7 .Oo.
 FULLY WARRANTED.
 These pianos sell regularly for Il. most twice this amount. Elegant new most twice this amount.
 Elegant new upright pianos of tho highest grades, selling regularly for $5O0( $450. $4OO. $375, $35O. going at this sale for $427, $387, $347, $327. $297. These are the finest pianos In the world to-day.
 High class cabinet upright grands. selling in the regular retail way for $35O, $325, $275, $25O, $225 arc bolna closed out for $237, $219, $1S7. 1o7.
 VERY EASY TERMS.
 The easiest kind of easy terms arc offered one and all.
 Everyone can own fine new piano a good piano. Why not go and look at this great array of pianos and nee for yourself just what you can do, See what big piano opportunity this really is.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
A HORRIBLE BLIZZARD.
High Prices Completely Showed Under---Fine
 Pianos Being Almost Given Away.
You Want Piano Bargain Go to he F. H. Lewis Co., "A East Main
 Sheet-Piano Prices Cut l-3 and l-2
OPEN EVENINGS.

It is really surprising, the great number of pianos that are being sold by the F. H. Lewis Go, 24 East Main street. The great sacrifice sale of high grade instruments goes merriiy one-Big pianos, little pianos, ma hogany, oak, walnut and other beauti- full instruments are finding perma- nent homes with the economical pop- ulace of this city, and surrounding towns.
 YOUR PIANO OPPORTUNITY.
 This is just the chance you have so long waited for, chance to secure a fine, high grade piano at low price and on easy terms.
 Possibly you prefer to pay cash for a piano,
 VISIT THIS SALE. no matter what your idea of a piano may be, no matter the price you would pay, you will find here, just what will fill the bill.
 This store comprises such we'll known makes as Haines Bros, Knabe, Newby X Evans, Chickering, Briggs, Marshall X Wendell, Brewster, Alm- strong, kimball. and many other pianos of renown.
 FINE NEW PIANOS.
 Every piano is fully warranted by a reliable manufacturer, delivered free of charge, tuned for one year free of charge, and handsome stool to match, and a fine scarf is givon with each instrument.
 You know that you should have a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
SUDDEN DROP OF MERCURY
CoIdest December Weather on Record DIop of 45 Degrees in
 F Hours
WILL BE WARMER TOMORROW

New Haven, Dec 4.-Repdts from all over the state show that to-day was the coldest of the winter and for this time of the year the cold is unprc- cedented. Never before, according to the weather observers has the mur- cury dropped to such low point with the celerity that marked the fall of last night and early today. In many parts of the state yesterday there was fall of from 35 to 45 de- grees in 12 hours for in the afternoon the thermometer registered around 30 or B above while this morning at sunrise the same instruments regis tered anywhere from two to ten de grees below the zero point. In the northwestern part of the state it was ID degrees below before sunrise and ice many inches thick had formed on nearly all the smaller lakes and ponds. In Derby 1t was two above and the present cold snap closed the Housatonic river.
 Weather Observer Tarr of the local bureau said 1t was the coldest Decem- Der on record, the thermometer at 10 o'clock showing at degrees above zero.
 If the cold snap continues a day or two longer, one of the earliest ice crops in the history of that industry in this state will be harvested. The ice men now are getting ready for an early start and look forward to big season on the ponds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Fire at Montreal.

Montreal. Dec l.-Fire in the down town business dictrict early to-day caused loss of s150. 900. The fire started fin the store of the Ex- celsior Clothing company in Notre Dame street and spread to the right. left and rear. Zero weather and tn narrowness of the streets handicap ped the work of the fremen. lively. firms sustained losses ranging from 1000 to s15.ooo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
A SHOT AT THE NEGRO.
Slayden of Texas Presented a Radi.
 cal Resolution To-day.

Washington, Dec 4.-Representa- tive Slayden of Texas to-day intro duced a bill which provides that on or before the 18th day of June, 1907, all enlisted men who are negroes or negro descent shall be discharged from the service of the United States and thereafter none shall be enlist ed or appointed in the army of the United States.
 The reading of the message President Roosevelt occupied the at tention of the senate at the opening of the session to-day as soon as the preliminary work was concluded.
 The reading of the presidents mes- sage was concluded at 2:5O and ad- journment was then taken until to- morrow. The message will be found on page [.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Important Addition.

Guthrie. Ont. Dec 4.-An important addition to the Rock Island railroad company's mileage in Oklahoma has been chartered to be built from Fl Reno with the Rock Island at Meade. Kans. The company Is known as the Oklahoma and Canadian River Rail- way company. It has an estimated length of 245 miles. anestImated cost of s6125O0. and it's capital is fixed at S.3J0o0O. Its directors are Rock Island officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Protest Made at Hartford.

Hartford. Dec 4.-Mayor Henney this morning gave audience to more than a score of ministers, white and colored. who expressed their opinion relative to the production of, The Clansman." Their contention was that the play has tendency to pro yoke racial hatred and should be pro- hibited. Inquiry elicited the fact that none of the clerical protestants had either seen the play or read the msn- uscript. Mayor Henney rendered no decision. nor. will he until he is s.tis- fed that the complaint against the play Is we'll founded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
HANGED AT LAST
Man Who Had Planned ths Death of the Whole of His Neighbor's
 Family
NEGRO AccoMPucE ALSO

Valdosta. Ga. Dec .4.-The crime
 for which J. c. Rawlings and Ali Moore are to be hanged to-day pre- sented unusual features. Rawlings and w. L. Carter were neighbors twelve miles from here. Both were Baptist ministers. Several years ago a dispute arose as to the line between their farms. Litigation resulted. Carter was wounded by shot from ambush, and had Rawlings arreste 1 on the charge of attempted murder. A few days later. on June IS, 1905, a night attack was made on the Car ter home. Two of the children, Will lie and Carrie Carter, were shot just outside the house and shots were fired without effect at Carter and his wife and another daughter. The wounded boy informed his parents that Milton and Jesse Rawlings had shot him. He died the next day. The attacking party also attempted to set fire to the house, but were fired upon and driven off.
 A coroner's jury found that the crime had been committed by Milton and Jesse Rawlings and Ali Moore. negro. The latter confessed, tell ing of plot which had been planned by the elder Rawlings for the mur- der of the entire Carter family and the burning of their house. J. c. Rawlings, the elder, took no immedi- ate part in the crime, having gone to Valdosta to avert suspicion. The trial resulted in a verdict of death for the elder Rawlings, his sons Mill ton end Jesse and Ali Moore. A third son. Leonard Rawlings, was given life sentence as an accomplice. Thea began fight for life. Every legal expedient has been resorted to, caus- ing the day of execution to be post poned from time to time.
 The verdicts went from court to court, but were sustained in each in- stance. Governor Terrell's refusal on Monday to interfere with the ex- ecution of the death sentence to-day destroyed their last hope. The cases of the two Rawlings boys. who are under sentence to be hanged Friday, will come before the board of par dons Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
President Clark Dead.

southington. Dec 4.-Henry H. Clark. president of the Clark Broth- CTS Bolt company and the Aetna Nu. company. died to-day of pneumonia. aged 7s years. Mir Clark was or of the pioneers in the bolt and mt business and was one of the most prominent citirens of this place. He leaves a widow. one son and two dauRhters. one of whom Is Mrs C. L.. Williams of New Haven. Mir Clark's brother. Charles H. Clark. a partner in the business. Is critically ilI with pneumonia at his home here and an- other brother. former Senator yil- liam J. Clark Of Stony Greek. is also ve<y fiji.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
/, IS TERRY INsANEi
The We'll Known Prize Fighter Act
 ing Queerlv of Late.

New York. Dec fiery McGov- ern. the we'll known lightweight pu- gilist, was taken to the observation ward of the Kings County hospital in Brooklyn to-day for an examina- tion as to his sanity. For some time 1t has been known to McGovern's close friends that he has not been acting in a very rational manner and to-day he was acting so peculiar ly around his own home that his wife became scared that he would commit some act and she entered complaint and he was taken to the hospital to be examined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
FIREMEN WON'T GIVE UP. Will Keep on Fighting for the In.
 crease in Wages.

The firemen don't propose to take mo" for an answer from the board of finance regarding their effort to secure an increase fin salary. Unless they change their minds the matter will be carried to the highest court in Waterbury, the board of alder men. where 1t originated, and there they hope to receive the recognition which they consider they are entitled to. One of the boys told Demo- era reporter that he didn't think the board of finance looked Into the merits of their petition at all. and added that he hoped for better things from the aldermen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
ROBBERS GOT sl1o.ooo.
Fatally Wounded Express Messenger
 and Then Escaped.

Chicago, Dec 4.--A despatch from Palestine. Tex, says
 It was learned yesterday that the train robbers who probably fatally wounded the express messenger on a Cotton Belt train Saturday night, se- cured S110.O00 from the messengers safe. The Pacific Express officials re- fuse any information. claiming It is impossible at present to state the amount taken. A glance at the mes senger's book however, would tell the amount stated above. Abou eighty thousand dollars. 1t Is learned, was from the local treasury department of the Cotton Belt at Tyler and con- signed to General Treasurer s. C.. Johnson & St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Intense Activity.

London, Dec 4.-It was annourced to-day in special dispatch from St Petersburg that intense activity pre- vails among the Japanese in Man. churia, and that according to infor- amtion received at the Russian war ministry fresh Japanese regiments are being drafted into Manchuria by way of Korea. Local Russian reports say that the Japanese and Chinese openly threaten to compel the Rus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Cold at IitchfieId.

Litchfield, Dec 4.-The thermom- eter early to-day, registering about 10 degrees below zero, showed that the present cold snap is one of the most severe in years for such an early period in the winter season. Hardly ever before, even in this cod section of the state, has 1t dropped to such a point. Yesterday after noon thermometers here registered about 35 degrees and then came re- markable drop. At o'clock it was "A degrees above zero and just be- fore sunrise to-day it stood at 10 de- grees below, a drop of 45 degrees in twelve hours. At 10 o'clock to-day it was above.
 The sudden cold snap had its cf- feet on water pipes all through the town, and the high school was obliged to shut down as it could Int be heated. All the smaller ponds and lakes in this town and vicinity are frozen over tight. but Bantam lake, the biggest in the state, remains open, excepting in one or two of tho small coves. The high wind which has prevailed for several days kcs kept the waters of the big lake ir 9 ruffled state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Is . Total Loss.

Portland Me. Dec i.-The twenty five ton fishing schooner Fortuna. owned by her master. Captain Tover. and Sawyer Bros of Jonesport. is a total loss just outside this harbor. The schooner. which was bound from Jonesport to Gloucester with fsh struck Trundy's reef buoy and sank. Captain Tower and his crew reached shore in a do-T. The Fortuna vas built at Deer Isle i1 1880
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Couple Found Murdered.

Philadelphia. Dec 4.-with long deep Eashes in their threats. Alexan- der Chapman and his wife. negroes. were found dead to-day in their iodg- ings in the negro section of the city. The couple had frequently quarreled and the police believe that during ono of these affairs last night Chapman cut his wife's throat and then k.lled himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Strike Declared OR.

New Haven. Dec 4--After being Idle since July the enployes of the New Haven Iron q 0eei co>pauy have declared o6 the strike and will resume work tonight Three hundred men were affected and fhey struck because q demand for an Incrpase of tea pr cent In vaGes was nof eranf- ol 1f h m6eFuooo1 thn odvunce hns ~ bom e1vm e 01A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Both Fell Together.

Valdosta, Ga, Dec 4.-J. G. Raw lings and Ali Moore, a negro, were hanged here to-day for the murder of the two Carter children. Willie and Carrie, In July. 1905. Both stepped on the scaffold without tremor and both fell together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Famous New England Climate.

Boston, Dec 4.-The New England climate, famous for it's sudden changes in temperature, has almos.
 outdone itself during the past few days, and early to-day the thefmom- eter at the local weather bureau reg istered four above zero, an unusually
 low mark for so early in tie winter in this city. The sky was clear, but brisk northwest wind caused much discomfort and many cases of frost bites were reported.
 The present wintry spell began las. Wednesday when there was snow fall which remained on the ground to the depth of an inch or two in the suburbs, thus making a white Thanksgiving day. This was followri by a swift drop in temperature Wednesday night to 22 Thursday morning, the coldest of the season up to that date. It remained coli during that day, but Friday and Sat urday were milder. the mercury going as high as 4s on Saturday. Fol- lowing violent snow squall Satu-- day evening, there was tremendous fall in temperature and early Sunday the thermometer recorded only i2. Throughout Sunday 1t did not go higher than 19 ard a gale was blow ing. During Sunday night. however, it began to moderate and yesterday afternoon the reading was 34. It showed intermittently all day yester- day. leaving a coating of two inches in the suburbs. At sunset the third sudden change began and the mer. eury fell thirty degrees to this mor1- ing's low figure.
 Many long distance trains from the west and south as we'll as local trairs arrived in Boston behind schedule time. Some of the western trains were several hours late on account of the cold. The mails from New York and western points were delayed in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
WHIST

Nov that cooler weather prevafls whist will again become the psstine during the winter months. Tn ssI- ver.zre re will sell solid silver. tea spoons 15c to s1 each: tablespopns sz. sz-zs and s.-se each. All kfnds of novelties s1ffzbie for prisaL watch for our bis sale. csuDencinr Orfooer IS. lzsting tvo vpsaA Ths Lans c 0tru&p1 O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
CRAPsEY OFFICIALLY OUT.
Ceremony of Expulsion Presided Over
 By Bishop Walker.

Buffalo. N. Y., Dec 4.-Bishop Walker of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of western New York, to-day formally deposed Rev Algernon s. Crapsey, rector of St Andrews Rochester. N. Y.. from the minisfry of the Episcopal church. The cere- mony took place in St Johns Episco- pal church and was witnessed by three Episcopal ministers selected by the bishop to act as oflcial witnesses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Bishop Indicted To-day.

Rockville. Dec 4.-Charles H. Bishop. IS years of age. who has co1- fessed to the killing of Mrs Caroline Williams. was indicted by the Fol- land county grand jury to-day. His trial will take place next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Capital steek Incrra.rd.

Trenton. \. T.. Dee 4.-The Amer lean woolen Go filed papers with the secretary Of state to-day fpcreasing the capital stock from sss. s.0eo. 900 to ess. .eee .0ee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Prvf o-buse Elected.

washIneson. Dee 4.-Prof wflIIz-r '. o.borne of Nev Yofk vas fD-day e1erte1 sscretaFy of the ouifhs0aIsn lnsk1fute. Co osceso1 fhs 1sfo P-of o19os1 q. Lnng1eys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Grant Memorial Bur.~d.

Yokohama Dec 4.3The town hall here. a memorial of General Grznts vHdt to this city. vas totaIly de- stroyod by Are earIy to-1ay. The 0uBs of ths Are . unnnOun-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- niRhf with slightly warmer. wetnrs- day fair. warmer. BFisk to nigh norfhwest viD6s becoDing west to o9N0Wo1k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04

We want you to see the spIendid line of fine Dining Chairs now on show. There's not another such liup in Connecticut. The styles are the most approved and of the finest de- signs. The finish and workmanship is better than you'll find in most fur nlture stores. Our prices are as Iov as you will have to pay for inferiop grades of chairs. We buy In carload lots and thereby get on equal footing with the largest and most particular furniture buyers in the country. 8 Cane seat Dining Chairs from S1.2S
 to $500 each.
 Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, iron
 S200 to 5000 each.
 Wood Seat Dining Chairs, from @
 cents to Si.0o each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04
Our Store ii Headouarten for DahieoP
 0o-Carts.

0o-CaT0-
 All the year around you can fn1 the best assortment of Eoczrts and bafy carrisges We've recently re- ceived a biz shipment and can o1er them at attractive pricesI We're ot so agents for the celebrnted Fulfon Go-Carts. the Kind that you can fed ID fat snd put h your trunk.
 Morfis Chain for Christnaa
 They're going out nyw. O(huo. bought and bed hy us for Clrirtmns delivery Tour earIy buyfng vin he1o ycu and us MufuaIly a1vanfaossu1 ns HsnpsusSs1sv fuulnus C. Bus . nufo . uunAn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-04

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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1906-09-13
R61ne notatkl teIegrafICzna.

- Zona Iva Tolstoja, rosyj-
skiego literata, rozchorowala sic
ciezko Jest zmuszona poddac
sic operacyi.
= Chora jest takze ksiezna FL
fe, najstarsza corka krola Edwar-
da. Operowano ia bedzie zmu-
szona leczyc sic przez kilka ty-
godri.
Parliament francuski ma sic
zebrac 13 pazdziernika.
w prowincyi argentynskiej
Sam Juan padai przedwczoraj
deszoz, przesycony zapachem
siarki. Mieszkaicy So zaniepo--
kojeni.
- Ibrahim basza, mistrz cere-
monii ma divorce sufana tureckie-
60, umarl wczoraj W suitahskim
paiacu.
w odlegiosci IL mil cd Sund-
bury, Ont, ma kanadzkiej linii
Pacific, zderzyiy sic pociagj a
13 osob przyplacilo kata5trofe zy-
ciem. 20 osob jest smiertelnie po-
kaleczonych.
= w meksykahskiem miescie
Chihuahua zawalii sic hotel. 4
gosci zzostaio zabitych. an
! Na poluls lsfI%d pod Ligniisca LLilgnnisc aaoisseies iscie-
tai} sic sic MszoraPj M%sIprPljss dwiss lyle dywqlszys
konrlicy. hczace po 1000 ludz.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1906-09-13

Ma czele tykietu stoi Hearst, ia
ko kandydat ma gubernatora. Kie-
dy Hearst wszedi ma platforme,
azeby oswiadczyc, re przyjmuje
nominacye, delegaci wydawali
radosne okrzyki, trwajace z CORA
pol godziny.
San Francisco, 13 wrzesnia. -
Pulajanie ma Filipinach, mszczac
sic ma Amerykanach "a ich bru-
talne postepowanie, napadli ma
oddzial "a puiku, zabili 2 zo}nie-
rzy 8 zranili. w nocy napadli
ponownie ma oboz, pomordowali
spiacych zolnierzy znikneli ma
stepnie W ciemnosciach.
Springfield, III. - Ma zjezdzie
nienIeckich katolikow w stanie
Illinois, powiedziano W rezolu-
cyach, re zjednoczenie zamierza
pielegnowac niemiecki jezyk; ma
ley zastosowac. sic do wolf pa
pierza, W sprawie przeinaczania
spiew6w koscielnych; ma wiel-
kich parowcach powinny bye or
kiestry, czynne podczas odby-
wanna sic nabozenstwa; ubolewa
mad faktem obostrzenia przepi-
sow o naturalizacyi; dzieciom nj
zej lat 16 powinno bye wzbronio-
mem uczeszczanie do teatrow bez
towarzystwa rodzicow; nalezy
zaniechac czytania gazet sensa-
cyjnych, a natomiast popieraC pi-
sma kotolickie.