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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
RUSSIAN ROBBERS
 ARE APPREHENDED Eight of Them Have Been Condemned and Will Be Transported to CIons-
 tadt For Execution
WOMEN ARE SUSPECTED
And Several Have Been Arrested But the One That Cot the
 Money Escaped.

St Petersburg, Oct 31.-Eight of the identified participants in the rob bery, October 27, of Cashier Her mann of the custom house, according to the papers here, were condemned to be transported last night to Cron- stadt for execution. Several women have been arrested on suspicion of complicity in the crime, but no trace has been found of the mysterious female who decamped with the cash. The police are now working on the theory that she was man in dis guise.
 It is learned that the robbers first intended to attack shipment of $1,- 25O,00O from the state bank, October IT, but they were forced to abandon their plan because the authorities were warned.
 On account of the danger of rob- bery the state bank has refused to undertake shipments of money to several provinces. The past fort. nights record of important robberies throughout the empire show that 2O3 crimes of that nature were commit ted and that the total booty secured was $152,000, exclusive of last weeks robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
1.-THE ARABIAN NIGHTS"
Sir Richard Burton's Translation s9
 the Tales.

01r Richard DurtOn's Translati0n O9
 the Tales.
 "The Arabian Nights" was first in- troduced to Europe by Frenchman named Galland, and the first English versions were simply translations of his. Then Dr. Scott gave very su- perior edition, Occasionally corrected from the Arabic" In 1889. however. appeared an English trapslatlon entire ly from the Arabic. with copious notes and illustrations. It was Edward VII liam Lanes, a gentleman whose long residence ln Egypt had fully qualified him for his work. This translation may be said to have held the field un- til the appearance of one by Sir Rich. ard Burton. Sir Richard was daring and successful traveller. who had re markable facility In acquiring eastern languages. He performed pilgrim age to Mecca disguised nc pilgrim. a feat as difficult as 1t was daring. In 1872 he was appointed to the post of British consul at Triest Here he applied his knowledge of Arabic to making faithful translation of ''The Arabian Nights Entertainments" sup plementing his work with copious notes and terminal essays which have been called a mine of curious and dlverting Information. Its publication caused a great sensation. Details were freely given that hal previously been sup pressed But the accuracy of the trans iation as a whole was candidly ae- knowlcdged. and Burton may be cred lied with having made into the Eng lish language the finest translation of these wonderful Arabian tales.-Lon- don Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
BARNES SAYS ITS HUGHES
He Claims That He Will Get 100000 Majority Next Tuesday Above
 the Bronx
TAMMANY AT OLD TRICK

New York, Oct 31.-William Barnes, jr, chairman of the repnbli- can state committee left for Albany to-day. Before leaving he said that he believed Mir Hughes would have a majority of 100000 above the Bronx in next Tuesdays election and he al so said that he would come down to the Bronx with more than 100000.
 Chairman Woodruff of the republi- can state committee said to-day that he had received letter from prom inent man in the city. who said that Tammany had been discovered at the old trick of colonization. He referred the matter to the state superinten- dent of election but he had no doubt of the accuracy of the statement made by the New York man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
BIRTH Uf A HYMN.
Story of the Origin of .In the Sweet
 By and By"

by ana By.
 A song of national circulation, Tn Che Sweet By and By" written by s. Fillmore Bennett of Elkhorn. Wis. had It's birth in country store. Mir. Ben. nett told the story. which Is given in "wisconsin In Three Centuries" as fol lows:
 It was about time for closing busi- ness in the eTening when J. F. Web ster, whose melodies have made Wis consin famous. came Into the store. feeling somewhat depressed.
 1 said to Webster. "what is the mat. ter now:"
 He replied. Tt Is TO matter: 1t will be all right by and by"
 The idea of the hymn came to me Ike a Hash of sunshine. and replied: The sweet by and by. Why would not that make . good hytznT
 "Msybe it would" he said indIffer- entity.
 then turned to my desk and penned the hymn as fast as I could write. nAhueu " to NH Ncostcta 4i- nc EcAu 1t his eyes kiniled and his whole de rneznor changed Stepping to the desk. he began writing the notes instantly.
 In a few moments he requested Mr. Bright to hand him his violin. and he played with little hesitation the beau tlful melody from the notes A few moments later he had jottei down the notes for the dIaerert parts and the choruk
 do not think it vas more than thir- y minutes from the time took my pencil to write the words before the hymn and the notes h1d all been com piefed and four of us were singing it exactiy as It appeared la the sixnef RIne . few days later and as ff hss bsen sung fbe world oy9 ever sinc9L
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
HALLOWEEN NIGHT.
The Small Boy Will Be at His Franks
 Stealing Gates, Etc.

Tonight is Halloween night, cab bage stalk eve, in the phraseology of the small boy, and it is needless to say there will be things doing in all parts of the city. Although there Is a certain night, according to the urchins, for cutting clothes lines, taking away gates, putting tick-tacks on windows and throwing logs in front of tiuUrs, this evening Is the banner night. as they can use their right arms with good effect hurling the green stalks against doorways and waiting to get chase from the person residing in the house that has been banged.
 It is said that the police this even- ing will be more strict than in years gone by and any person causing a disturbance will be brought to the station. Some persons in their quest for good time. as they term it. go to extremes and are not at all back ward in carrying out their pranks at the expense of other people.
 But Hallowe en Is also eagerly awaited by others besides the small boy. Many young lady this evening will endeavor in various ways to dis cover whom she Is going to wed by placing several names in a glass of water. the name which is. on top in the morning being the lucky, or un- lucky. fellow, just as you please. Others will duck for apples in a pan or tub of water. while many of the fair sex will spin their mothers we'd ding ring. There are numerous other superstitions which still are tried by the young. and that Is why Hallow- cen night is SO eagerly awaited. Sev- erai Halloween parties will also be given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
MORE SOLDIERS
 SENT ID ASHLAND The Cheyenne Indians Have Joined the 1Utes and Trouble is Expected
 Any Hour CHEYENNES WELL ARMED
And They Are Ready to Fight at the Drop of the Hat Says
 Guide Rousculp.

Butte, Mont, Oct 31.-A despatch to the Miner from Sheridan, Wyo, says: Danger from the TOO or 500 Cheyenne Indians, joining the rene gade Ute band has become reality. To-day six companies will leave Sheridan for Ashland to join forces with the troops from Fort Keogh, ex- pected to arrive there tonight. The troops from here cannot hope to make Ashland, 80 miles north before Thursday evening. This military force is in command of Colonel Au- gus of the twelfth cavalry and will be guired by c. c. Rousculp, better known as Jesse James, Rousculp. He is familiar with the Indians, and says the Cheyennes are ready to fight at the drop of the hat and are the best armed tribe in the west. Rou- sculp's statement explains. the hur- under Colonel Augur. They expected to unload to-day at Arvada, but in- stead they were brought to Sheridan and the wagons sent ahead at once.
 The soldiers will proceed up Ton que river to Ashland reinforced by two companies from Fort Mackenzie. The main band of Utes Is still In the vicinity of Moorehead, but several bands have been detached and the troops now lowering near are unable to keep track of them. The Indians are sullen and seem not at all afraid of the soldiers. The troops from Fort Meade under command of Colo nel Rogers, coming overland, are ex- pected to reinforce the troops now watching the Indians, before morn ing, but no attack Is planned until the concentration of the entire forces now in the field. Private advices re- ceived here report the killing of sheep herder on Butte creek and the destruction of band of sheep by band of twenty Ute Indians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Hearst in Snow storm.

Rochester, N. Y., Oct 31.-The last day of William k. Hearst's final up- state campaign trip welcomed him with driving snow storm and gen. erally very unfayorable weather con ditions for political candidate with a worn out voice. In spite of the weather, when MT Hearst left here at II a. m.. the understanding was that he would speak at meetings to be held this afternoon at Medina, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Batavia. The trip and the upstate campaign so far as MT Hearst's personal par ticipation is concerned is expected to end tonight with three meetings in Buffalo, after which he will return to New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
To Purchase Railroad.

Paris. Ort 3i.-The cabinet has de cislei tc ircinde in its parliamentary program the purchase of the western railroad and bIIl providing for the abolition of inc death penalty. War Minister Picquart's plan for the re- form of courtmartial amounts to their entire suppression. substituting here fore civil proceiure in the case Of of- fenses punishable by common law. while disciplinary courts will deal with iafrsetians of discipline.
 Minister of Public Works RarIhou' prcjrrt for the revision of the inning Isw co1ifnplstes the taking over by the statfof an mines ani the partIci- patton of the miners in he pro6ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Saved by a ciphe,.

The story ls told of how a neatly constructed cipher saved Sir John Ire vanion's life. This cavalier was taken prisoner and locked up in Colchester castle to await his execution. On tirs second day of hIs confinement the jaIler brought him a letter. which. as far as the wander of the castle could discover. was merely q note of condolence from a friend But the letter had been con cocted on e cipher to which Sir ,oaa had a clev. Every third letter after a punctuation mark of any kind was ts tell. What he made out was this: "fanel at cast end of chapel slides" !" On the following evening the prisoner begged permission to pass quiet hosu Ia przrer Ia the oaapei TAe re1ues, rns gra1;-d. and tefs-e the hour hsti passed tte panel lad do7e Its vcrs and the hi-i hst flown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
BAILEY TELLS HIS STORY.
Middletown Man Says He Committed
 Murder in Self. Defense.

Middletown, Oct 31.-The story of the killing of George H. Goodale was told on the witness stand to-day by Henry c. Bailey, who has been ac- cused of the murder. By his test,- money he attempted to show that the murder was committed in self-de- fense. He said that he and Goo lale had an argument over the loss of 4, hammer and that Goodalc threatened to kill him unless the hammer was found. He started toward him with knife and in order to protect him self he threw chair at Goodale, knocking him down. He then aelsed an ax before Goodale could ise and striking him on the head knocked him unconscious. He picked up the body and placed 1t in chair and then went through Goodale's clothes. taking what he could find. He then told of his leaving the place. of his trip to Canada and subsequent ar- rest. All morning was taken up in the testimony and direct examina- ton of Bailey and this afternoon the cross examination was in progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
ANTI-JAPANESE ACTION.
Journalists at Tokio Hold Meeting
 and Pass Resolutions.

Tokio, Oct 31.-A number of jour nalists had a meeting yesterday for the purpose of considering the anti Japanese action of the San Francisco board of education.
 The following resolution was adopt ed:
 Resolved, that the action of the San Francisco authorities in segre- gating Japanese school children Is a great violation of the existing treaty and an insult to aJpan."
 It was further resolved that the journalists combine in an effort to excite public opinion and cause the authorities to affect solution of the difficulty.
 The journalists agreed not to advo- cate anything of violent nature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
CALLED FOR SHOOT.
National Politics Is OvershadOwed by
 Mormon Question.

Salt Lake City, Oct 31.-The ex. tent to which national political ques. tions are overshadowed locally by the Mormon question was shown last night when large crowd at re. publican rally in the Salt Lake the ater interrupted the speech of Con- gressman Charles E. Littlefield to call for Senator Reed Shoot. Sena- tor Shoot was expected to reply to the challenge of former Senator Thomas Kearns to debate as to whether Senator Sutherland was cor rect fin asserting that Kearns had bought the senatorship from Presi- dent Snow.
 Senator Shoot denied that Senator Sutherland had made the charge at- tributed to him, adding that the chal- lenge was based on a willful false hood. and concluded: ''I know that President Snow never sold the seat. '
 MT Littlefield discussed his labor record. the tariff and other national questions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
MONUMENT FOR SEWARD.
Movement Inaugurated at Seattle to
 Perpetuate His Memory.

Seattle, Wash, Oct 31.-A move- ment has been inaugurated in Seattle to erect monument to perpetuate the services of William Henry Se- ward. secretary of state under Lin coin and ohnson. by whom was ne- gotiated the treaty with Russia whereby the United States acquired possession of the district of Alaska for a consideration of $7,200,000. It is proposed to erect by popular sub scription monument in the heart of the city to be unveiled on the same day that the Alaska Yukon Pa- cific exposition Is opened to the pub lie. which Is set for 1909.
 Since the acquisition of Alaska by the United States more than $105.- 000.000 in gold has been dug out of the ground and the gold discoveries were the beginning of Seattle's de- veiopment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
COUNT CASTELLANE
 STRUCK COUNTESS So Said the Attorney in His 0psRIlg Argument in the CasteIIane DiYoIes
 Proceedings To-Dsy MANY AMERICANS THERE Complete and Pitiful Tale of tho Wreck of the Plaintiff. Life Was Recited.

Paris, Oct 31.-The Castellane di. yorce case was heard this afternoon before M. Henry Ditte, president of the tribunal of first instance of the Seine. Neither the count nor the countess was present. Maitre Crup- pi, for the countess, pleaded for di. vorce upon the documentary evidence submitted.
 In an extended review counsel de. clared that the countess at the be- ginning of the suit was not acting under influence, but solely for the purpose of ending forever the peril of the moral desolation of her houses hold. He explained the marriage contract, by which the regime of sep- aration of property was established from the very beginning, and stated that domestic difficulties arose over the question of money. III treatment soon followed. the count even strik- ing the plaintiff before the servants.
 When he reached the question of the infidelity charged against the count, Maitre Cruppi did not mention names, or even initials, designating the correspondents as Madame A." Madame B" and so on.
 Maitre Cruppi asked that the coun- tess be given the custody of her three children.
 The court room was crowded, among those present being many members of the American colony. Counsel for the countess spoke for an hour and half and had not fln- ished when the court took a recess. Counsels presentation of the case of the plaintiff constituted a complete and pitiful story of the wreck of her married life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Setters and Pointers.

Hampton, Oct 31.-Nineteen of the best settlers and pointers in the country started to-day in the running for the all-age stake in the trials of the Connecticut Field Trial club. The entry uist is not as large as 1t was a year ago. but the dogs. all of which have won prizes in recognized field trials. comprise an exceptional lot and the competition was keen. The membership stake also was start ed to-day and it is not expected that bot will be finished before Friday. This latter event is open to mem bers only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Indtctmcnt. Returned.

Burlington. Vt. Oct 31.-The Chit tenden county grand jury to-day re- turned eight indictments in connec- tion with the sale of diseased beef and cattle in the state of Vermont. Four of them are against the Con- solidated ReAdering company and four against L. E. Brigham. man. ager of the Burlington Rendering company plant. which is controlled by the Consolidated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Croker ConeratuIates McCarren.

New York, Oct 31.-State Senator Patrick H. McCarren, leader of the democratic party in Brooklyn, who is opposing William R. Hearst, to- day gave out copy Of the following cablegram from Richard Croker, for mer leader Of Tammany hall, now in England: Congratulations on the manly stand you have taken, win or lose. Signed, Richard Croker." MT McCarren said that Mir Croker would return to New York after the elec- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
WHIST.

Nov that cooler weather prevails. ~hsss rfIl aT.En become the psstfrae su-sus inc winter Donths In sfl- rer~zre re vfIl sell solid silver tes- --oo-s sse to tl each. tablespoons gs. sz.ss sod s1se each: forks e. a-zs sad s2-s9 each All kinds os ~oxslrtes suitable for prisesL Watch eo- car bsx sale. commencing October rE- 1.stfnr tvo veeka The Lake c q<rOhel Go
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
Utes Cross the Line.

Sheridan, Wyo, Oct 31.-The Utes have crossed the Wyoming line and are apparently making for Ashland, appointed as a meeting place with the Cheyennes. Troops under Col onel Augur left Sheridan to-day, but will not be able to reach Birnie be- fore tomorrow night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
FactorY Law UrheId.

New York. Oct 31.-That seceion of the state labor law which prohibits the employment ov women for more than sixty hours a week in factories and workshops was upheld in a de- cision handed down to-day by the justice of the court Of special ses- sious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
co,. to ps,~ K,,s

Washington. oct s1-Prpssisrt sni Mrs Roosevelt I.ft washfnr.oa at HE'S orciork today oser the Southern raElre~d for sn outInx at Fine Knot. Mrs Rco~eve'f's gentry home iu Al bermsrie ceunty 1rfnia- Th-y will rrturn to wsshA u Sunday even i1E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight: Thursday fair and slightly colder. fresh to brish north erly winds diminishing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
rnjurrd Is E7evssor.

Co>cob. Oct 3l.-An elevator as the nev porer house of the New York- New Haven q Hartford rail- ruat dropped to-day. as the result of fke breaking of . cable and tea men vers Dore or leo injured Three of eAsn vers re8oyed to the hospItaI-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
rpjvrr-Ssv oo~~d.

Moscow. Oct s1--The University of Noscov was cic>ci today hv order of the rector. until November 1z. In consequencr of violation of the rule against open political m~efines being he'd in the university buIdInuL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
James w. Yeoman. Dead.

Washington, Oct 31.-James w. Yeomans, formerly member of the interstate commerce commission, died to-day at the age of 61 years from . complication of diseases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
The Hamp on-Sellew sters is to be . Christmas store
 for the next 6 weeks.

We shall continue to make the most careful preparations for the largest Christmas trade in the his- tory of the store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-31
AT THE HAMpsoN.sEIIEw sroR
AT THE HAMPSoN.SELLEw STORE
 CHRISTMAS Only 8 weeks away

We wouldn't have thought of it but we've lad several people in the store lately making their Christmas purchases. We store such free oe charge for Christmas delivery.
 There is going to be an extraordi. nary demand this year for Furniture suitable for Christmas Gifts.
 We bought the best and largest lines of Morris Chairs, Turkish Rock CTS in Leather. Large Oak Rockes with leather seats and backs, pretty parlor chairs. oddities in Parlor Cabi. nets and old fashioned work tables, Ladies' Desks, etc, etc.
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immensely.
From the Providencs Journal.

From the ProUidencs journal
Sir Thomas Upton at a dinner In Chicago
praised Americas bigness.
4 once heard he said. "a Dakotan talk
about the big farms they have out there.
I'VE have some slzable farms he said
~thoughtfully. Yes. sir; pretty stable. I've
seen a man on one OF our big farms start out
In the spring and plough a straight furrow
tall fall. Then he turned around and har-
vested back
WONDERFUL said l.
ION our Dakota FARMS he went on, it's
the usual thing to send young married couples
out to milk the cows. Their childrep bring
home the milk
Wonderful 1 repeated.
-'Once.' he said. I saw 4 Dakota farmers
family Frustrated with grief. The women
were weeping. the dogs were barking, the
children were saualling and the tears streamed
down the mans face as he got into his twenty
mule team and drove on
Where was he going?' said I.
He was going halfway across the farm
30 feed the pigs said the Dakotan.
ibid he ever get back7' ] asked.
1T Amt time for him yst.' was the rspty.s
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Hollow Glass Bricks.

From The Building Mdnd0ement.
The demand for hollow bricks and building
blocks for house construction has induced
glass manufacturers to put hollow glass
bricks on the market, and they promise TO be
used extensively for novel and artistic Ell ects.
The first glass bricks, being solid, proved O
failure on account of their cost, but the hollow
glass bricks can be mad at much less ex.
pense, They are hghtet and stronger than
clay bricks and are such excellent nom
conductors that walls built OF them are proof
against dampness, sound, heat and cold.
The bricks are sealed Dramatically when
hot and are placed In walls with a coIorless
mortar made OF special glass. The, bonding
strength of the glass mortar Ii almost al
great as the bricks Themselves.
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Save Your Straw Hats.

II you have thrown your last summers
straw hat on top OF the wardrobe, thinking
that next year it will not be in style and will
come in handy only to wear around the house,
get IL down, brush the dust on IL and put it
away carefully.
For next year the sam kind Of straw hats
will be worn az last year. Split straw. SEN
nit and soft brim will be Just as much in
demand Panama hats have not yet seen
their finish and one may wear his next sum-
mer without fear OF being laughed at.
The straw hat manufacturers who are
just now at the height OF their season. are all
making the same kinds Of hat that they made
the season before. There will be perhaps
some little changes. but not enough to be
noticed.
The Panama, IL Is expected, will be revived
again. and the turban brim straw hat, which
can be distorted to suit the taste OF its vsarer.
will also be In demand. Lots Of soft straws
with the pencil curl are also being made.
Nobody is thinking much Of straw hats
now. Thoughts OF ear protectors and seal
Akin Gaps are more appropriate. but the
L-.Hw hat manufaotHers are doing their
sunnmsr thinking msnths ahead Of hms.