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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
MRS sTAUFFER BURIED.
Husband is Held Until Investigation
 is Finished.

Among the persons examined by Coroner Mix yesterday in the Stauf- fer case at Naugatuck were Dr James w. Robbins, who was called to pre- scribe for Mrs Stauffer and who had charge of the case until she was re moved to the Waterbury hospital on May 27. Miss Ida Mayer. stauffer's first wife, who secured divorce from him about three years ago, Zachariah Stauffer, husband of the dead woman, Drs A. A. Crane and E. ri. Johnson and Chief of Police Schmidt.
 Coroner Mix said: An autopsy wa.s held upon the body of Mrs Stauffer at the Waterbury hospital, and was notified that the organs of the dead woman would indicate the presence of some irritant poison. l am now trying to find out how that poison came there"
 MT Mix then said that he had not finished his investigation and that he could make public nothing further at present.
 The coroner instructed Chief Schmidt to hold Stauffer for further orders from him.
 The funeral of Mrs Stauffer was held at the undertaking rooms of W.. H. Twitchell in Naugatuck this after noon at 2 o'clock. The interment was in Grove cemetery. Mrs Stauffer was 21 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
WAS DUMB FOR YEARS Chicago Mans Voice Suddenly Re- turned to Him Yesterday Lost
 It After Attack of Fever.
HE SURPRISED HIS BROTHERS

Chicago, June 6.-After twenty-one years of silence during which time he was unable to utter an intelligible sound, Louis Mendelson, suddenly re. covered his power of speech yester- day. The return of words was as mys- terious as the afiiiction which si- fenced him so long.
 Mendelson is 38 years old. and un- til yesterday had not spoken since he was IT years old. To the surprise of his three brothers and his friends he walked into their wholesale liquor store and said.
 Hello, is this hot enough for your
 He told his brothers he had felt q sudden tickling in his vocal chords and the impulse to attempt speech had grown so strong that he could not resist 1t. When he tried, he dis covered that his voice responded. Men delson lost his voice after an attack of fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
SAFE WAS BLOWN OPEN
Burglars Didn't Get Anything at the Canaan Post Office Early This
 Morning
EXPLOSION AwoKE CITIZENS

Canaan, June 6.-The postoflce at this place was entered by burglars early to-day and the safe was blown open. but no money or stamps were taken. It Is evident that the bur- glars were frightened of, as they failed to open the inner steel chest of the safe, which contained consid- erable money. This compartment was damaged by the force of the explos- ion and could have been opened easi- ly without the aid of tools. The ex- plosion was a very heavy one and awoke many citizens in the place. some of whom report that they saw two men run down Main street soon after the explosion. The postoffice Is situated in block in Main street and the burglars gained an entrance through rear window.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
IN CLOSE QUARTERS NOW.
The Russian Government and Lower
 House Will Soon Clash.

St Petersburg, June 6.-The lower house of parliament and the govern ment are rapidly coming to close quarters, and the conflict which be- came inevitable the moment the pop ular assembly presented its demands in the address to the throne can not be much longer delayed. The excite ment in the interior is increasing daily. Partial strikes have begun at Kieff, Odessa, Moscow and other cit
 ies and the peasants in some prov inces are no longer restrainable and have begun to seize the land of the
 proprietors. The leaders of the con stitutional democrats in the lower house who for tactical reasons frs: sought to postpone a conflict in or
 der to be able to choose the tune ami
 place for the battle realize that they must go with the tide. and the gov ernment which equally sought to calmly ignore the "etxra-constitu- tionar' demands of the house and sent the ministers to the house with conciliatory speeches realizes that the governmental policy has failed. The scene at yesterdays session when the house refused to listen to the ministers and practically drove them from the rostrum, clearly presents the issue--the emperor must dismiss the cabinet or fight. In yielding to the militant spirit of the radicals upon this point the constitutional demo- crats again solidified the opposition. which was on the verge of dissen- sions over the agrarian question dissensions of which the government is eager to take advantage, 1t being reliably reported that the govern ment has planned to make a direct appeal to the peasantry by distribut- ing to the land-hungry peasants on easy payments 3.750.000 acres Of crown lands on the right bank of the volga and in the southern and cen tral provinces without awaiting the action of parliament. This step Is strongly advised by the leaders of the nobility. who are holding a gem eral congress here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
THE BIRD HAS FLOWN.
Boy or Girl. Whatever It Was, Leaves an Unpaid Board Bill.


 Robert Bernard has left town ow- ing Mrs Ellen Shannahan of 116 South Main street board bill and incidentally leaving little mystery uncleared. '- -,
 Robert was in the employ of . printing house. He or she, for there Is mystery. looked to be about 10 years of age. When Mrs Shannahan put an attachment on his wages he sought aid from certain lawyers, and when he left them they were under the impression that Robert was n nice little girl out on lark dressed in clothing of the other sex. His employ CTS were asked about him and 1t then occurred to them then that Robert had soft features for a boy. He had beautiful eyes of brown. very pretty hands. which he seemed to take great care of, and what small shoes he wore. and what soft low voice he had for lively young fellow of 16. The more they thought of it they con- sidered 1t peculiar.
 Men in daily contact with him were informed of the suspicious and told to keep a look out on Robert. Tn the course of few days they concluded that Robert had a right to wear the clothes he was wearing. but that for making friends of girls. and for romp- ing about with them he seemed to beat all the other boys in the shop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS DECLARE FOR BRYAN Say That He Was Defeated By the Corrupt Campaign Contribution
 of the Trusts GREAT AMERICAN DEMOCRAT Missouri Demands His Election to the Presidency in l908-
 Roosevelt Censured.

Jeerffson City, Mo, June 6.-The platform adopted at the democratic state convention last night declares that WilliaN J. Bryan was defeated by corrupt campaign contributions by trusts and that he is the great American democrat, and that Missouri demands his election to the presidency in 1908; declares against issuing free transportation to political conventions by railroads and asks reduction of passenger rates.
 The platform denounces the tarif and censures President Roosevelt for favoring the present system after de claring for tariff revision. It also cen- sures President Roosevelt for his stand on the railroad rate bill and the republican party for not giving state hood to Oklahoma and Indian terri. tory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
CANFIELD MUST PAY.
Jury Says Attorneys Fees Must Be
 Paid by Gambler.

New York, June 6.-Every penny claimed by John Delhounty as his fee for preventing District Attorney Je- rome, through 1902 and 1903, from sending Richard Garfield to jail, and for collecting $130,000 on $300.000 worth of notes signed by Reginald c. Vanderbilt, must be paid by the gamester. And Canfield will pay up. He said he would, before the case was closed, and he said so afterward when he heard the jury's verdict. There will be no appeal.
 It took the twelve men who had been listening to the evidence in the suit of Delahunty against lis former client and bosom friend since Friday last an hour and half to decide against the gambler. The verdict as returned to Justice Newburger, in the supreme court, is for approxi- mately $4S,0S1.34, the largest ever found in the history of the courts of New York county in a suit based on the performance of professional ser- vices.
 Delahunty's claims amounted to $72,735.25; but he allowed credits to Garfield of $24,671.91. made up of $5,000 paid on account of his fee for collecting the Vanderbilt notes, $19.- 69191 for personal notes, with in- terest, held by Canfield, and about $40 in cash held by him since before his split with Canfield.
 T am leaving 1t to those twelve men to decide if am to pay 4Dela- .hunty all that he claims."s, said Can, field on Friday last. T shall not ap- peal from what they say Is right.
 "Delahunty wins," was his com ment late yesterday afternoon, when he heard the verdict was against him. ,"I pay of; that's all"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
CITY NEWS

Work has been commenced on the
 laying of new water main in Keefe street.
 The little girl, Charlotte Johns,
 who was injured in the runaway on
 North Main street yesterday. is much improved to-day and 1t is now thought that she will recover. D. H. Tirney is giving out souye- mfrs to the visiting knights in the shape of picture of the first Cath olic church of Waterbury, underneath which is an appropriate inscription. Town Plot people will have an in- ming before the board of public works on June l9, when a hearing will be held on the proposed extension of Clark street. This is an indication that there is yet hope for the exten- sion of the trolley service into that district.
 The street department did good work to-day. Most of the bad spots have been patched up. After a few more good days the damage done by the storm will be more apparent than real, although, to be sure, the terri tory covered by the washout is so large the expense in making perina- nent repairs will be large.
 The. good work of the sewer de- partment was a subject of comment in many places to-day. At Luke and Baldwin streets, where a new catch basin has been constructed. there was not A pint of water this morning. where on previous occasions a poUl of water covering a distance of about 200 feet was hemmed In and ie- mained there for several days.
 Among those from this city who attended the Knights of Columbus hall fin New Haven last evening were Attorney Lynch and wife. Patrick and Peter Lynch. George Bowling. Michael Peters. Joseph McGuiniss. Edward Callahan. pr Kilmartin and wife. Charles Mcdonald. pr Freney, Attorney Kelley. John Kelley. Henry Lynch, William o'Donnell. May and Della Hayes. Elizabeth Peters. May Delaney. Jennie and Nellie Cuihane, Mary Higgins and Elizabeth MeDon- aid.
 Officer Samuel Walsh arrested a handsome bull terrier on Bank street this forenoon and escorted 1t to the tramp quarters in the police station It vas formerly the property of q prominent physician connected with the department. who for some reason or other. passed it along to a well known Baldwin street contractor. from whom it strayed away and ram ble.i from one place tO another until it fell into the hands of the law and 1t win he lucky if il doesn't wind up In tho city cremstory-
 On Saturday evening the Gaelic dancing class will hold it's closing session. Aside from the dancing there viii be a short concert. at which some Of the local fsvorites will sp- pear iu Gaelic singing. There will also be a forty-fve tournament st which all of the 1ocsl Irish societies zs yell ss the Gaelic society of Ns1- rsfuck and Division No I. A O. H. of u usservflle will compete for block and rsvel. There wiEI also se prires for individual playing Tt is expected that !. p uz1o1eT. the champion dancer of the world. will be present or that evening ur NsIorsT is st present teacher of Gaelic cancfng la New rork effy-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Ban We'll Attended.

Despite the shameful manner in which the weather man treated the guests at the Knights of Columbus dance last evening at the armory on Meadow street. he was unable to more than dampen their clothes with his sturdy little rain storm for the spirits of the knights were as bright as a monday sun and their joyous laughter. ineessant chatter and smil ing faces made the promenade and ball a most pleasant occasion.
 The indictment weather necessar- fly kept many away, but at least 1000 knights with their ladies par ticipated in the grand march which started shortly before 10 o'clock.
 Senator I. N. Gearin Of Oregon lead the march with Mrs l. l.. Hesrn. wife of Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn. preceded by the members of the floor committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
The Older Members of the Order Want Reduc.
 ton of the High Assessment.
DEDICATION 0f THE NEW BUILDING TO-DAY
JUSTICE MORGAN OBRIEN OF NEW YORK DELIVERED PRlN OPAL ORATION-LAST NIGHTS BALL WAS WELL ATTEND ED-DATE OF ANNUAL CONVENTION IS CHANGED
 DIXIE HOUSED SOUTHERN MEMBERS.

New Haven, Conn, June G.-The Knights of Columbus entered into an all morning session to-day and it is expected that several matters of im- portance to the order will be settled at this meeting. The question of in- surance rates, it is understood, is the principal matter under discussion One of the most looked forward to events of the weeks program will oc- cur this afternoon when the new na- tional headquarters will be dedicated, the exercises taking place on the green opposite the building. The ora tion will be delivered by Justice Nor gan O'Brien of New York and an ad- dress will be delivered by Justice Vic tor J. Bowling. A fine program has been arranged and big attendance is expected. The new building is one of the handsomest in New Haven and is located on Chapel street. On the green a big stand and platform have been erected for the convenience of the delegates and their friends. At the conclusion of the exercises nearly all the delegates are expected to attend the Yale Dartmouth base ball game at the Yale field. The business session of the entire morning was taken up exclusively in the discussion of the recommends tions made by the supreme knight. It was voted to lay on the table the recommendation that the order with draw from the fraternal congress At noon the knights and their friends gathered at the green in preparation for the dedicatory ceremonies. The choirs of the various churches wore massed on one side of the speakers stand, while Colts band of Hartford assisted them in their choruses. The invocation was pronounced by Rev r. J. McGivney. the chaplain of tie order, and the united choirs sang Onward Christian Soldier" Daniel Pendergrast, chairman of the build- ing committee, then presented the keys to Supreme Knight Hearn, who accepted them In a brief speech. Then followed addresses by Rev J. L. Belford of Brooklyn and Judge Vic tor J. Bowling of New York. Follow ing is the complete program:
 Dedicatory Exercises Program. Overture-"william Tell'.. Rossini
 Colts Armory Band. Invocation
 Rev F. J. McGivney, National Chap lain.
 Chorus-"Onward Christian Soldiers
 Chorus and Band.
 Conducted by William E. Haesche Presentation of Keys
 Daniel ]. Prendergast, Chairman
 of Building Committee. Reception of Keys
 Edward Is Hearn, Supreme Knight. Address-"The Church" ..........
 The Rev John l.. Bedford. chorus-"Holy God. We Praise Thy name' ...................
 Chorus and Band. Address
 Hon Victor J. Bowling. Selection
 Selection-"Uarda" ..... Tugginer
 Colts Armory Band. Grafton
 Hon Morgan I. 0'Brien. Chorus-"Star Spangled Banner" ..
 Chorus and Band. Selection-"Second Regiment arch"..
 Reeves.
 Colts Armory Band.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
New Fashioned Brass Trimmed Bedsteads.

Not the old. ordinary styles. but brand new effects that give decora~| tive touch and finish to the bedroom, Pleasing and satisfying.
 The old fashioned straight poefo, have given way to graceful curvee,] and instead of the cold looking white3 enamel finish the beds are daintily| tinted in colorings to match the dec-l orations of the room-
 Now. the prices are not high for these new Iron Beds. We're told over and over again that they are very, reasonable. Special for this week ss.50 Chinoniers of Solid Oak and five drawers. Only few at... .A-o6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Roosevelt Endorsed Here.

Sioux Falls, s. D., June 6.-The platform adopted at the republican state convention last night has this to say on he tariff: We steadfastly adhere to the republican policy of pro- tection to American industries, but believe that tariff rates should be modified from time to time to meet changed conditions. For the benefits of the American home builders and the protection of our forests. we favor the abolition of all tariff on lumber" President Roosevelt is en- dorsed, and South Dakota senators and representatives are commended for their support of the presidents railroad policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06

nor all to-day. In the forenoon it or she as the trolley men say. jumped the track on North Main street near Abbott avenue and held up traGc for half an hour About 1;30 she got into tantrums again and jumped the tracks on North square She vas going north. but evidently she wanted to go south. for after bump ing an elegant elm near Dr Sven sons once and peeiing the bark o1 a few square feet -she" turned squareiy around and tried to get into W. x Ladd's groeery store O7ly for the sideraH -she~ would have succeeded. By the time she rss back oa the trscks there vas . lo1g line of cars oa each sits Of her" held uD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Best Line of ParIOr
 Suits l Ever Saw.'

Discriminating buyers have told us 90 over and over again. Don't take any other Connecticut stores as q standard for the Hampson-Sellew Go to New York City. Compare our prices and our stocks with the best there is. The test will show that this store is the one for you to do busi- ness with. We've won a leadership n Waterbury selline furniture. We're going to keep al the front by offer. ing reliable stocks al all times Soec. Room. any siz,56 Morris tEsir for Sf0 O0. We've sold a lot of them this sprinE- Best made cushions e5 po< set of seat and back
 Ihs HanpsssSensv fsnaus C. wstsrbzry Areney fer ths Cslsbn,ut'
 oIenvosd 1anRa
 uexs ss lei6 c HueAm>
 i1elsp 1.nk nuuuL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06

ings. Under the existing conditions the date has been the first TnesdaH. In June, but by vote it was yesterday. afternoon changed to the first Tues day in August.
 One of the most pleasing features of the session was the receipt of q handsome gavel from Manila lodge. No 1000. It is made of a caribou horn. which is the national beast of burden in the Philippines. It is finely polish ed. heavily mounted in silver, and Is suitably engraved. A vote of thanks. was passed for the handsome gift. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
! It isn't too much to # say

That the Hampson-Selfew. Stores hae helped Waterbury's furniture buyers more than anything else ever did
 It's presence has spurred other stores to better service and to c, closer watch of prices. In both-vaynl a help to you.
 Then, too. the Hampson-SelleW, Store has set new standards of fnr>, niture styles that elevate Waterbury homes to par with the best there iol in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Trouble in Boiler shops.

Chicago. June 6.--Large imports' tions of non-union men yesterday forecast a labor struggle of magni. tude involving twenty boiler shops of the Chicago Metal Trades associs- ton. The non-union men will be put at work to-day in the places of 700 boilermakers who walked out unex- pectedly. The union insists upon an agreement providing for an increase in wages from the old rate of s5 cents to 50 cents an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
He Lost His Suit.

BridgepIrt. June 6.-On motion of Lawyer Styles Judson made in the superior court here today, the jury brought in a verdict for the defendant In the suit of W. s. Vanderbilt Allen of New York against Dr Rutland of wcstport sanitarium. The suit was for S25.0o damages for alleged un- lawful deprivation of his liberty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
The Band Played Ddxic.

One of the pleasing incidents at the ball last evening was when the band played Dixie" and the patriotic soatherners in the west gallery greet ed the familiar strains with hearty handclapping Upon request the band repeated the piece for the benefit of the party e far away from their homes. Equally well acclaimed were the notes Of My Maryland" by the natives of that state who are here in force
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
mere sre a thoussnd suxessfioul

There are a thousand suggestions In our stock at a thousand prices. Bracelets la uev and dainty pat terms. rings Ia every variety of set ting. precious and seui-rrecious stones plain gold and sirnst rings. stick pins and watch fonx fn count less styles. buckIes. Iocke-s. pins and Swiss uovemeurs and eold- gold eIief- sffrsr. erzzei and eun. metal czsea Prices to suit erery purseL The Lake q 8srobei Co-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
NH He Nn ncri.inn.

Boston. June s.-Governor Guild to-day announced that there will be no decision in the ease of Charles l.. Tucker. vho Is under sentence of death and to be eiectrocuted next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06

The following named pupils have completed their studies at the Water bury industrial school: Theresa Tolgman. Sarah Horseley. Christine sheehy. Marie Colesante. Rhea BeS- setie. Rose Besette. Eda wiedorn. Florence Stage. Alma Peterson. AnpIe Engelhart-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Yr.fer,i.r Aftcrnoon sr--ioa.

The committee on credentials re- ported that out of 14s delegates en- titled to seats in the convention there were 1f3 present The shseutees were the delegates from Manitoba and Nerf~o
 7 Issder.b1e tine wss s7e1t ia c ( H<io1 as to the sdvisshllIty c 4hgirx the date of the annual necf-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
Given Great Send on.

New Haven. June s.-The Ya:e varsity crew was given a great send of when they left here this attc-- noon to take part ia the races al New London
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Show. ers this afternoon and night. Thurs. day. light local showers in northern portion: generally fair in south DOT. tion. light westerly win6s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Gadsden, December S.-(Special.)-1n &C., cordance with instructions given him by the Commercial club, Mayor Charles F. Smith has issued invitations to the may ors of all the smaller cities in the state to send delegates to a convention to be held at the Hotel Hillman in Birmingham on Monday, December r, for the purpose of taking some concerted action in re- seeking relief and amendments of the city charters now in force in the several cities throughout the state. The bill will i. be presented to and urged for passage at the coming session of the state legisla- ture As in Gadsden, the smaller cities in the state are suffering many drawbacks and inconveniences from the limited char ter power possessed, owing to their rapid growth and changing conditions. Follow ing is the letter in full
 The coming session of the legislature will no doubt enact some laws with re- ference to municipal corporations in which we should all be vitally interested.
 I note from the papers that Birmlng- ham, Montgomery and Selma, which may be considered as being towns Of the nrst- class, are taking steps and joining issues fin looking after their interest It occurs to me that grawing cities like Anniston, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville. Flor ence, Decatur, New Decatur and Gadsden