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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
HORSE ON RAMPAGE.

II. w. Curtiss. called "Cheatem' by some. had an exciting time in the yi- cinity of Church street Thursday even ing. and as q result Curtiss was out q runabout and was lucky that he was not seriously injured. He was out driving his hig bay trotter. The ami maj has been only recently clipped and naturally felt rather frisky. He was travelling along Church street when the steei started tO do things and the driver got uneasy. He tried to quiet it. as any good driver would do. but It was all to no effect. The horse finally got the better of Curtiss and started on mad run. The driver when he saw that he was in for some fun jumped from the carriage. The horse turned into Grand street at breakneck speed and it made bead for I.unny's stables: but it suddenly changed ifs mind and darted betweeu a couple of hacks. There was nothing left to the runabout by this time hut the front wheels. the other portions of inc vehicle being scattered along tlle WAY. Pat Lnnny with his massive form made q neat capture of the horse near I.eavenworth street. bringing ii to a halt in a clever manner. Curtiss was uninjure,l. the horse escaped with a few scratches. but the carriage was demolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
THE BADGE BILL Will Be Paid By the
 City Fathers. BALANCE WASFOUND And So the Ex-Safety Members Were Presented With the
 Gold Souvenirs This
 Afternoon.

The badges ordered by the former beard of safety, on which there ap- peared to be some doubt as to whether or not the present commissioners would pay the freight, have been turned over to the members of the old board ana the bill will be paid out of an uneX- pended balance of last year, left over for that purpose. It was said to-day that some of the former commissioners and their friends felt hurt over the at titude of their successors and threat ened to take legal steps to get posses. slon of the badges, and that rather than have trouble about them it was decided to let them have them. Some Of the commissioners are not very well pleased over what has happened, but others think it was better to close the incident and have done with 1t. While don't believe in that way of transact ing. public business" remarked one of the commissioners. still if our prede- cessOrs saw fit to vote themselves badges and economized in other ways to pay for them, I don't feel that l care to make fuss over it. The char ter states that the commissioners ot the department of safety shall serve without pay, and people who aspire to positions on that board should bea: this in mind. I don't think the bil can be legally paid by the city, but i nobody questions it I suppose it will por
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
MISSING SOLDIER
Private Who Shot and Killed a Man While He Was Steal
 ing Copper.

Pittsburg, Jan. 27-Private John Dowd of Company A, Ninth United States infantry, who shot and killed William II. Crowley over two years ago while the latter was in the act of stealing copper from the arsenal roof, has been mysteriously missing since last Thursday noon. Both Dowd and Lieutenant Drury, his command ing officer, were charged with murder and after much litigation were turned over to the Allegheny county courts by a decision recently handed down by the United States supreme court. The men surrendered themselves last week and were released on $2,300 bail, which was furnished in each case by Colonel H. B. Rope, national commander of the Boys brigade.
 The soldiers of the Ninth regiment. stationed at the arsenal, say that they believe Dowd was victim of re- yengo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
CARING FOR SURVIVORS.
The Last Party of Nine Reaches
 Steamer at Bamfeld Creek.

The Last Party of Nine Reaches
 Steamer at Bamfeld Creek.
 Victoria, B. C., Jan. 27-All the survivors who reached shore near the scene of the wreck of the Valencia. have now been cared for, the last. par ty of nine who had been stalled at the Darling river on account of the food ed waters, reaching the steamer Sal yor at Bamfield creek last night. They were in q bad way.
 Great credit is due to the party from the Salvor, headed by Captain Ferris. who left early Wednesday and travel ed an almost impossible trail for if teen miles. After a night spent on the trail they started for home with the survivors. Before returning Cap tain Ferris visited the wreck. He re- ports the beach literally covered with wreckage and at that time five bodies were on shore being identified. A second party left the Salvor yesterday morning. They went as far as Pa cinema, carrying packs of provisions and extra clothing. At 5 o'clock they were joined by q landing party sent from the United States revenue cutter Grant. At Pachena provision was made to succor the survivors. The party was sighted at 3:10 p. m., on a point of rock having taken to the beach as the trail was too hard for the men to travel on in their f;tmished con dition.
 The Associated Press correspondent was the first to reach them. All the survivors were completely fatigued. The entire party was equipped with sSi6es. those who had been without them having been supplied with those taken from the cOrpses washed ashore. The survivors were loud in their praise of the rescue party from the Salvor. The trail is fin q frightful condition and is most difficult at best. There are eleven bodies reported to be washed ashore. One has been identi- fled through papers found as that of Mir Doherty of New York. The name of w. Doherty appears in the crew list as fireman. Another is identi- fled as A. F. Grifenstan of San Jose, California.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
MEDICINE IN PLENTY
Former Town Physicians Turned Over Stock to
 Board of Charities.

Superintendent Morris and Clerk have their work now reduced to q sci ence, except that they have not yet taken on the semi-s0rrowful and gentle melancholy countenances so common to people who have been long associ- ated with human beings whose joys are few and far between, but this will come in time and without any striving on their part, for the tales of woe heard in that office tell upon man in spite of himself and after a few years at the business one sees and hears So much of the bitter side of life that he more readily appreciates the truth of the old saying about one-half the world not knowing how the other lives. than he ever would had he not come in con tact with the poor of the community. To-day the office has been converted into sort of an apothecary shop and stranger entering the place would conclude that he had entered the lab Oratory of some big infirmary. When the board of charities decided to dis pense with the physicians appointed by the former administration the clerk was instructed to request them to re- turn all the medicine they had belong ing to the city. One of them has sent in his stock and it included enough bot ties to cover the table used by the re- porters. and when the rest comes to hand it will be quite a job to find a place for it. The medicine in the diff ferent vials contains cures for all ills that the human system is heir to, and considering the quantity of the stuff on hand it would seem that the depart ment is in q position to give relief to every sick man and woman in Water bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
SCARE AT ALBANY
Trustees of State Public Building Ordered Approaches to Assem-
 ply Stair Case Closed.

Albany. Jan. 27-The trustees of the state public building this afternoon ile structed Richard ]. Hill, superinteIt. dent of public buildings. to close all approaches to the assembly staircase Ill the state capital. This action wss taken after a report was received from the state architect who made ar examination of the staircase which has been under way for several months The assembly stairs are crumbIin2 and the creaks which have been ob served for some time have caused much apprehension. 1t was feared mat injury to persons might result from falling pieces of stone or the collapse of the entire structure coilH nected with the stairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
HAD MUCH GOLD
Man Who Was Passenger On the Valencia and Who is
 Still Missing.

Seattle. Wash, Jan 27.-Among those who are supposed to have perished when the Valencia went to pieces was J. B. Graham, a passenger, and with him went bag containing $1,500 ill gold. Survivors of the wreck say that Graham frantically offered the bag of gold to anyone who would place him on shore. But the others paid little heed to the pleadings of the man, and his gold lay on the broken deck. kicked under foot, no one bothering to even pick it up.
 It was one time when gold would not buy what was wanted" said one of the survivors, as he related the story on the steamship Topeka. I'm com ing into q safe harbor without a cent. Why, even this shirt have on belongs to another man, and I have not even a hat. But that bag of gold, or, this ship loaded with bullion would not tempt me into such place again."
 Graham recently sold a mine in Alaska for $60.0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
CITY NEWS

Sensational stories in the Sunday Telegram tomorrow.
 There will he meeting of St Jos- eph's T. X. society tomorrow afternOD at | o'clock.
 The new officers of Sheridan and MuIcahy councils. K. Of C.. vii he in- stalled tomorrow afternoon and the third degree will he wOrke,l on about fifty candidates. The cercin"ny will commence at I o'clock. Several Out of town Knights will be pressns
 A reception was rendered to H. !. Sorel of South Main street last even ing. The address was delivered by Alexander Bernier. About 1Oo were present. \ number of sHitable and pleasing gifts were given Mr Sorel. X dance followed the presentation rsre- monicS.
 Hosea E. JiIlson has taken an sp- peal from the board of aSseSSrncnl . action regarding the .layoss cs ,is.' Bunker HilI road on which be owns svc ISe-es Sf property. The hoari showed hrm s101 benefits whereas he claims to have been damaged to the -xtent of s23a and he claims dam ages for that amount. His counsel Attorney Ryrne. has made the appear returnsble to the superior cuurI-
 The remains of Heury M- Hurley. who diei here yesterday. were taken to his former home in TcrTvvIIlc this morning where a mass sf TCsluiem vas celebrated for tIl.s sertasesl at the Immaeulste Co1ceptioa chEfeh ty Father Nesie The uesrerS were John W Keefe. Szmuel Croasn- T. T. Casey W E. Duffy. John Hsekett and rstrick Folzy- The iufeTaent wss n the Cztholsc cemetery 1t tsszt place The funeral vss Very Iarg-sy amend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
badly cut by falling glass and he was somewhat injured by his fall.

badly cut by falling glass and he was somewhat injured by his fall.
 Most of the people on the third and fourth floors who were Hot taken down by firemen, managed to escape by the rope fire escapes. All left the hotel in their night clothes and they did not have an opportunity 10 save their personal effects.
 The hotel was bought by Mir Hoban. the proprietor. two years ago. the pur- chase price being SG0.OOo.
 The manager of the hotel was Ed ward F. Cushing. His family Oeeu- pied rooms on the first floor and all escaped i'm safety. Thomas r. Hoban. the owner of the building. also is pro prietor of the Lowell Inn.
 The firemen who found the bodies of the victims say that iH two cases the persons almost succeetled in their fight for life. The body of Mrs Nell son was found hanging over window sill where. apparently. she had drop p.zI. too weak to climb up on to the sill and jump into the life net held l,y the firpmen below. Hariing's body was also found near a window. His arms were outstretched and his hands we're but a few inches from the wsll beneath the window.
 Miss KeuneSton's body vas found under a besi where she evidently had erawIesi to escape the flames which had cut of eEress from her room
 Fer a time during the forenoon 1t was fearpsI that a traveling salesman of New York named Fesimsn- wEo was known to be at the hotel early last evening was among the vfctims. as he was reported missing
 Later Nr Fetdman put in an sppear- ancp and said that he eszped frum the hEeI somewhat dszei hy excite ussnf aEzi waIkel in his hare feet to . nearly Iotel v,ere he spent the re wsirAser Of the n1xtf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
KILLED WITH DAGGER.

Lodz, Jan 2T.-Three unknown per sons to-day gained access to the hos pital and killed with daggers a man named Lukizeyski, who was shot and mortally wounded in the streets Janu- ary 25. The murderers thus com pleted the sentence of the local revo- lutionary tribunal which condemned Lukizevski to death as q traitor for iIformlng th" police Of tie location of bomb depots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
IN PROBATE COURT.
Daly Children Want J. M. Daly Made Admin istrator-Other News

There was hearing in the probate court this afternon on the selection Of an administrator on the estate of the late M. J. Daly and on the appoint ment of guardian over his three minor children, Joseph. aged 20; Irene, IS, and Frank. 16. Attorney Bronson represented the heirs. Attorneys Root and Pierce represented Mrs Daily. The minor children, all being of age to se- lect their own guardian, named their eldest brother. Jeremiah M., saying that they had the utmost confidence in him and that their relations with him and each other were friendly and harmonious. The hearing occupied almost an hour. Judge Lowe reserved decision until Monday morning.
 The will of the late James B. Brown lee who lived on Walnut street, was approved by Judge Lowe in the pro- bate court today despite vigorous Op- position on the part of his daughter, Mrs James Budd of Cherry street. Mrs Budd was ignored in the will. She claims that her father was infiu- Dy DcI USuiiiSt that she had proof of this in his ap- pointing her mother eXecutrix in place of Judge Cowell. whom he first named for that position. 1t was also said that he was not competent to make a will. A witness named Parthenay said Mir Brownlee often told him that he would not rest peacefully in his grave if he knew that any part of his property went to Mrs Budd or any member of her family. In his opinion Mir Brownlee was competent to make will. Though there was no notice of an appeal given it is understood that the matter will go to the superior court. The estate is worth about 1000.
 Judge Robinson of the superior court handed down his finding of facts in the Capobianco murder trial to-day. Mir O'Neill, counsel for the condemned man, can now proceed to draw ID the appeal to the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
TOWN IN FLAMES.

St Petersburg, Jan. 2T-A dispatch from Gomel says that half the town is in flames and that fighting is going on in the center of the town between the troops and revolutionists who have been reenforced by the peasantry of the surrounding districts. The dis order extends to five counties arouml Gomel. The peasantry as in the Bal tic provinces have deposed the old authorities and elected revolutionists in their places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
HE. GETS TEN YEARS.
Captain of the III Fsted Slocum Was Found Guilty of Grim
 inal Negligence.

New York Jan Z1--Captssn Wii- liam H. Van Schaick was to sIxy found
 guilty of criminal nexIicerce in fail ing t1 have fire drills on tsic steamer General Slccun. while under his com mand in June. 1904. when the steamer was hurrrzf with a loss of over one rhousand lives He was immediately senteacei- to ten years' iHsrrSSonmen5 by Judge Thomas cf t1e Tnifed states district court The juTy dis sgreei ou fhe other counts fs ubich
 he wss charged with criminal nexIl sence by the employment sf ISfe TTe- servers of ycor quality n the steam
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
RAISE IS CONFIRMED.

Bridgeport. Jan 2I.-Noti.-es were pasie,i on the ear sheds of the Con necticut Railway and Lighting Co to- day giving official confirmation of the report of a voluntary raise of wages to the Cmplsyes of the 'omTEsuy. The increase is on a graded scale and af- ferts 1,a men all over the state II will mean an increase in the salary r,lI of S25.ssst yearly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
TO-DAY,S BIG EVENTS.

Ormond. Florida, Jan. 27--Two big events In the automobile tournament were scheduled for today, the two mile minute class for trophy and the one hundred mile race for the Minneapolis trophy. In the first race the contestants were Marriott in his steam car and Chevrolet in his two hundred horse power gasolene ma chine. They will also compete in the one hundred mile race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
pec,.,on Re.er,ed In Chase Case.

SALEM. Mass. Jan. 2T.-After hear ing arguments all day in the contested will case of Mrs. Jennie P. Chase. a wealthy resident of swampscott. who died at her home last September un- der circumstances which were consid- cred suspicious. Judge Harmon of the probate court announced that he would reserve his decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
EX-GOVERNOR DEAD.

Providence. R L. Jan z7--David :. Baker. twice sIemScratic candidate for governor If Rip.fe Island and one of the met ItroEnInenf aTf9rrssyS tu the fsstN died at his home here to-day after months Illness He was -5 vears If age
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
ur- aekinIer.. Pi.-.

{ CLEVELAND. O.. Ian. 21.-Mrs. Ida
 Mckinley. widow of President MeKin- Iey. who kept Frank McCord in office as collector of internal revenue for this
 district four yeers ago. will probably
 get another term for him. Mrs. McKin- Iey has written . letter to the president pksding that McCord be continued in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
Win Fun Mlll,.ry Honor..

WASHINGTON, Jan. p. = General Joseph Wheeler will be buried in Ar lington cemetery with full military honors. The tentative programme pro- yides that the funeral shall be held at St. Johns Episcopal church here Mon day afternoon. and an escort consist ing of troops from all branches of the service will acconpany the body to the cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
PENSIONERS DYING
Nearly Thirty Thousand Passed Away the Past Six Months
 = 67e,234 Left.

Washington, Jan. 27-In the last six months taps have been sounded over the graves of 2S,0OG pensioners of the civil war, according to q state ment of Pension Commissioner War .ner yesterday. This, he says, is an evidence of the rapidity with which the veterans are being diminished. The total number of pensioners on July 1, 1905, was 6S4,60S. On Decem-. ber 31, it was 679,234.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
Former Rector GuIlty of Fraud.

OMAHA. Neb., Jan. 27.-A jury in the United States district court here returned verdict of guilty in the case of Rev. George c. Ware. former rector of the Episcopal churches in Lead and Deadwood, IS. D.. who was charged with conspiracy to defraud the govern ment by means of fraudulent land en- tries. The maximum penalty is; fine of $10,OO0 and imprisonment for two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
ANOTHER CADET WALKS.

washington, Jan 27.--The secretary or the navy has directed the dismissal or Mldshipman Chester A. J. Bloc. baum Of Missouri, in accordance with the finding of the court martial wlicl tried him for hazing. The cases of Midshipmen Merriwether and Miller are under consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
RANK OF EMBASSY.

Tokio. Jan. 2T-It has been decided to raise the Japanese legation at Rome to the rank of an embassy and it is understood that M. Uchida, the Japan csc minister at Pekln. will be appoint. ed ambassador to Italy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
HIGHER SALOON LICENSES.
That's What Chicago Wants. and More ..-a Policemen.

Chicago, Jan 27.-Higher saloon H. censes to provide some policemen was the program so plainly indicated yes terday in the council license conyen- tion meeting which considered reso- lution on the subject, that the brewers of the city formally offered a com. promise. Rudolph Brand. president of the United States Brewing Co, repre- senting the brewing interests, told the committee that 20 per cent increase of all license fees of every character would not be opposed by them. This. he explained, while it would raise sa. loon licenses to only S6O0. would pro- duce $9OS, ,714 additional revenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
VERDICT GIVEN TO-DAY.
Insurance Company Was Given $16.6S
 and Damages.

lnSufance COHlpany was ulNeH flo'oo and Damages.
 New York, Jan 27.-A verdict for $1,663 was returned to-day in tlie suit brought by the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co against Mrs Susan Day Parker. The insurance company sought to recover $7,OO0 in surance paid by them to Mrs Parker for the burning of the yacht Scythian The company paid the defendant $21,- GOO insurance, but claimed that this was $7,OOO in excess of what should have been paid. The jury in rendering it's verdict made statement that they believed Mrs Parker to have been in no way responsible for the burning of the yacht. Captain Cardiff, formerly in command of the Scythian, had testl- fled that he set fire to the yacht by order of Dr Parker, hubsand of Mrs Parker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
MAJORITY OF EIGHTY,

London. Jan 27.-The voting is prac. tically over and as result the liberali find. themselves with d majority of over eighty above all other parties combined. 5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
WILL RESUME WORK.

winsted- Jan 21-It was sBBouncrI today in Nsrfolk that the Norfelk < Brunswick haSiery mill< Whicb hare leea shut dsvn fer four nEyufh< uiII resume work oa February 12 Fifty hands are affected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
THE EIGHT HOUR DAY LAW.

Washington. Jan. 27-By vote of 12O to 1OS the house today waived the eight hour law from alien labor on the Panama canal. The entire two hundred and sixty pension bills were disposed of in sixty-five minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
A Cash s.rrenser yaIue.

NEW YORK. Jan 9. = John VII. Hams. who has paid $500 in premi. ums on a s2.OoO policy in the Mutual Reserve Life company. unable to pay more. asked for q cash surrender and was offered. he said, s15.13
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to night and Sunday. except that rain ol snow is probable late tonight or Sun day morning; light to fresh variable winds. akm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
oA,. s.x o..s sts.s.rs.

CLEVELAND. O. Isn- 2-As the rpsult of the investigation here of the husiness methods of the Standard and RepublSc OH compznies Attorney Gen ersI wade Ellis nay take action to est both iron Oh5a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
RUMoRs GRoUNDLEss.

London. Jan 27.-The British a6- miralty says that the rumors that the British battleship Dominion is going to Venezuela are groundless. She will leave Halifax this afternoon for home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
NOTE IS PRESENTED
Diplomatic Corps Refuses to Accept the Vene-
 zuela Position.

Caracas. Venezuela, Jan 9, via Fort of Spain, Island of Trinidad, Jan 27.-Twenty-fiv members Of the di- plomatic corps to-day delivered to the Venezuelan government q formal. joint note stating that they cannot adopt Venezuela's position that NJ. Taigny, the former French charge d'affaires here, had been deprived of his official character and that he only ranked as q French citizen ar the time of his forced departure from this country. The diplomats nave commun- icated the text of this note to their re- spective governments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-27
TIP ID THE STANDARD.

wInsted- Ian z1-It uzs .nnsua~ed to-day that the tests made of the k-r- ssene oil in ur in this place have feupd hat the oi1 is fuIIy ap ts the zaalI<y deua1ded by law