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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
ATTACKED BY BEAR
FRED SCHL0SSER HAD A CLOSE
 CALL YESTERDAY.
Czar. the Big Polar Bear Attacked His Keeper and Was Driven Of
 After Hard Tussle.

New York, May 5.-Czar, a big Polar bear in the Bronx Zoo, at tackled Fred Schlosser, keeper of the bear den, yesterday, and half killeA him before the attendants got into the cage and beat the beast with iron bars.
 Czar had been acting ugly for sev- eral days. Schlosser with Tom Null vihill, another keeper, went into the cage to clean up. Czar, another Polar bear and grizzly were above the men stretched on pile of rocks Mulyihill dropped bunch of keys and the jingling noice they made Tn falling seemed to irritate old Car. He growled, dropped from the rocks and was on Schlosser before the keeper had time to ward him Off.
 The bear sank his teeth in Schlos- ser's right arm. Schlosser struggled to keep his feet and managed to Jam his bar into the bears mouth. Czar showed the keeper into the pool in the den and rolled in after Mulvi- hill managed to drag Schlosser out, but had to turn and beat off the other Polar and grizzly. Then Czar got to Schlosser again and bit the man deeply in the right thigh.
 Two keepers who heard Mulvi- hills shouts ran up and managed to beat Czar away from Schlosser. They dragged Schlosser out unconscious. He was taken to Fordham hospital. Mulvihill was badly bruised but oth- erwise unhurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
BACK IN NEW YORK
DIR HYDE TO TALK FOR SAN
 FRANCISCO SUFFERERS.
Big Demonstration in New York Un- der Auspices of Irish Volunteers
 Will Be Last of Great Benefits.

New York. May 5.-The last of the great benefits to be held in New York in aid of the sufferers from the San Francisco disaster will be given to- night in the Grand Central Palace.
 This demonstration makes spe- cial appeal to the Irish people of New York whose kith and kin suffered heavily in the visitation at San Fran cisco. The arrangements will he in charge of the First regiment of Irish Volunteers, and drill and review of this organization will be one of the features of the evening. Dr Douglas Hyde, the founder and head of the Gaelic league, will deliver a speech on the Evolution of the irish in America" At the conclusion of Dr lHyde's speech there will be a re- ception. followed by. ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
THE RICH AND POOR
ARE THE GREATEST DRINKERS
 OF INT0XICANTS.
John G. Woolley Finds That the Habit is Increasing Among
 the Middle Classes,

Chicago, May 5.-The drinking of intoxicants is decreasing among the middle classes of the whole world, and is increasing among the very poor and the very rich. Such is the conclusion drawn from foreign tour by John G. Woolley. once prohibition candidate for president, who has re- turned to Chicago after thirteen months trip abroad.
 Taking all the countries togeth- er," said MT Woolley yesterday, tho main body of the people-the great middle classes who do most of the bushes sand form the backbone of the people-are drinking less liquor to-day than ever before. l am forced to the opposite conclusion, however, with reference to some of the other classes. the idle classes, both poor and rich"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
MANSUED FOR$5O,OOO
BUT THE JURY AWARDS HIM
 ONLY S1.OOO.
Burlington Case That Has Attracted Attention-Man Who Lost Is
 Candidate for Governor.

Burlington, Vt, May 5.--The United States jury which has been hearing the $50.000 libel suit brought by Samuel D. Wilson against Percival w. Clement, former candi- date for governor. to-day returned a verdict in favor of Wilson and awarded him $1,000 damages. As Clement is thought to have guberna- torial aspirations again this year lhe case has excited great interest throughout the state. The defend- ant alleged that Clement had puolic- ly called him murderer. The libel ous remark was said to have been made by Clement in a local option campaign speech in 1901, after Will son had shot and killed Edward Goshen at White River Junction while acting as a detective for pro- hibition interests. Wilson was in- dicted for manslaughter but was ;,c- quilted on plea of self-defense. A trial of the libel suit in 1904 result ed in verdict for Clement, but .he finding was set aside by higher court on the ground that the two jurors were disqualified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
FATE OF THE LAYERS.
Superintendent of Naval Academy
 Will Mete Out Punishment.

Washington, May 5.-After con sultation between the officials of the
 navy department and Admiral Sands, the superintendent of the naval academy, the fate of thirty midship- men has been settled. When the hazing investigation was at it's height the special board appointed by Admiral Sands collected much evidence against many of the mid- shipmen of which the latter never knew. Had the old law remained. unchanged each of the boys would have been haled before court mar tial and if convicted of hazing would have been dismissed from the academy The board worked in se- cret and consequently none of the boys knew just how far he has been incriminated by the testimony being taken from their own ranks.
 Meantime many of the youngsters lost ground in their studies because of the secret apprehension under which they suffered. Now, however, all doubt has been removed; the new law has been applied and the superintendent of the academy has been allowed to fix the punishment to be meted out to each of the mid shipmen found by the board to have been implicated in hazing. These punishments consist of the imposi- tion of demerits; of reduction in classes; confinement to the limits of the reservation and other penalties of minor degree All of which have been welcomed by the culprits as in- finitely to be preferred to the harsh sentence of expulsion which has heretofore been the only punish ment permitted by law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
THE OFFICIAL NOTE
Which Names witte's Successor Was
 Published To-day.

St Petersburg, May 5.-The official announcement of Count Witte's re- tirement from the premiership. the retirement of M. Durnoyo from the ministry of the interim and NJ. Cor emykin's elevation to the premier ship appeared this morning in the Ohicial Messenger.
 The names of the other members of the new cabinet were not gazetted. It is asserted that one or two are hesitating, notably M. Izvolsky, cura- tor of St Petersburg high schools and university, who has been named tor foreign minister, knowing fully well that the cabinet is makeshift of the emperor to let both Witte and Dur novo down. The usual rescripts dc not contain the slightest suggestion of his majesty's displeasure. On the contrary the rescript to Witte puts the motives for his retirement in the best possible light, accepting the ex- cuse of i'll health at its face value.
 In his farewell rescript to Witte un- der to-day's date, the emperor says:
 ''In consequence of the state of your health which has been impaired by your arduous labors you have been obliged to ask to be relieved of the functions of president of the council of ministers. When I summoned you to this important post for the purpose of carrying out my intentions in regard to inviting my subjects to partake in the legislative work I was convinced that your proved capacity as a states man would facilitate the establish ment of new electoral institutions. Thanks to your perseverance and en- llghtene1 action these institutions have now been called into existence and are ready to be opened. despite the opposition of the revolutionists against whom you have displayed your usual energy and decision. At the same time you were able on account of you experience i'm financial questions to cooperate in placing tho resources of the state on a sound footing by as- surfing the success of the new loan. In acceding to your reduest to be re- lieved of your functions I cannot hut express to you my heartfelt gratitude for the many services you have rend- cred.
 "your ever well dIsnosed and sim cerely grateful. tSigD~D
 ''NrCHOLAS.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
MISS MUENTER LOCATED.
Sister of Harvard Professor Charged
 With Wife Poisoning.

Chicago, May 5.-The Inter-Ocean says: The mysterious disappearance Of Miss Bertha Muenter, sister of Pror Erich Muenter (who is charged wlth poisoning his wife, was solved last night when reporters located the young woman at the home of her sister, Mrs Farmer. in Rogers park. Miss Muenter denied that she was hiding from the police, declared that she desired to conceal nothing and asserted that she only sought freedom from annoyance by the police.
 T have no information as to my brothers whereabouts" said Miss Muenter. q am seeking him through advertisements in the papers and in evert possible way that holds hope of success. 1 am firmly of my first opin- ion that he is innocent of this horrible accusation against him, and believe if he can be found he can clear him. self of the charge.
 My visit to hls former home In Cambridge revealed nothing to indi- cate his guilt. His aequaintances there repudiate the suggestion that he could have killed his wife. Their con fidence in his innocence come from knowledge of his home life and the love he had for his wife and family
 Through friend Miss Muenter said she secured an attorney and an expert chemist in Chicago, who will represent him in any developments that may oc- cur.
 The inability of the police to locate Miss Muenter is explained by her de- sire to avoid notoriety. Instead of re- turning to her home. she went to the apartments of Miss Cora Lyons. in the Hollenden hotel. where she remained until yesterday. Miss Lyons is an inti- mate friend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
CITY NEWS

Don't miss Howe's comment on state politics in to-morrow's water bury Herald.
 Rigney on the garbage situation.
 First interview with new garbage col
 lector. To-morrow's Waterbury Her ald.
 On the estate of John Frisbie. who lived in Wolcot, Judge Lowe to-day appointed Evelyn NJ. Upson and John
 B. wakelee appraisers.
 Mrs Charles Esterbrook, formerly of this city, but now residing in Schenectady, is visiting ot the home of Miss Margaret Creem of Washing ton street.
 Philip Pollack has put number of handsome pictures in the show win Cow of his art studio during the years he has been in business in Waterbury, but none of them appeared to better advantage than the one he has there today. It is picture of Mir Pollack himself.
 The thirty-ninth annual dance and reception of the Young Mems Cath ollie Literary association was held last evening in Leavenworth hall, about fifty couples being in attend ance. The excellent music and fine oflor were well appreciated by the dancers. During the intermissions refreshments were served.
 During the forenoon today the weather was so warm many found 1t quite uncomfortable and took refuge in the shade of awnings and other cool spots. while others boarded the trolley cars and enjoyed spin into rural districts. In the afternoon things moderated considerably and a little rain fell which in addition to keeping the dust under foot. did world of good to vegetation.
 The appraisers on the estate of the late Butler Frost. who lived on Union square filed their account with the probate court today. The appraisers are 1mri A. Spencer. Martin Pond and deceasel's brother. Frederick W. Frost. Their appraisal was S1s.1I3.39. An adopted daughter was left one third of the estate and the balance goes to Frederick. The estate consists of stock in the Citizens savings bank. real estate and some Ss25 cash.
 This afternoon about 2:sO there was some excitement on lower Grand street when Mrs Knowles of Field street. who was driving hy in her carriage, collided with the horse and carriage of Manager Suesse of the Eagle Brewing Co. which was in front of Drescher's barber shop. Mir Suesseis horse immediately made a bolt to get away. but although 1t broke part of it's harness It was cap tured before it had a chance to get going.
 A great many people about town are afflicted with earaehe and In some cases the situation became 90 serious the patients have had to ap- ply to the doctors for relief. A doc tor who has made a special study of the ear said to-day that there was nothing unusual about this. He at- tributes 1t to infection from the nose and said the trouble is quite common at this season of the year when there Is % much dust whFrl- Ing here and there. If this be the source of the annoyance 1t is the best argument yet heard in support 1f the contention that in the inter sss of the public health the streets 'hOuid De sprinkled during the sum- uer uonthA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
What the Manager Says.

Philadelphia, May 5.--At the of- flee of the general manager of the Pennsylvania railroad it was stated to-day that the wreck eighteen miles west of Altoona resulted primarily from a freight wreck which occurred on the main line. Train No IS, which is the Chicago mail train east-bound, and train No 21, the Chicago section of the Chicago and St Louis express. west-bound, were sent over the Pe- tersburg branch, the main line being blocked by the freight wreck. At 10:45 o'clock the two trains collided at West Clover Creek Junction. An express car telescoped into conl- binatipn car and one passenger coach and three mail cars were wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Three Handed Row.

Attorney Church. Rogers and Peas ley had it out in the probate court in Cheshire this forenoon. Attorney Peasley opposed the payment of Mir Church's bill of $500, for administra- tors services on the estate of Lillian Crawson. Mir Church refused to pay Attorney Peasley's bill. s19o for ser. vices rendered some of the heirs. claiming that the bill was against them not against the estate. Attorney Rogers representing some of the heirs also opposed the payment of Attorney Peasley's bill. It was a lively scrap. Judge Moss reserved decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Gould Wins Again.

London, May 5.--In the final round of the amateur court tennis cham pionship of Great Britain at the Queens club to-day, Jay Gould of Lakewood, N. J., beat H. J. Hill by 3 to o. Gould's play was rather fee ble at the start. but he soon found his true form and ran away with the game. His opponent was completely tired out. The sets were 6 to 3. 6 to 1 and 6 to 1. Gould will plar V. Pennel, last years runner up, and the winner will met Eustace Miles. holder of the championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

would make. The suspension order will be raised, and. the miners will go back to work upon the terms of the award of the anthracite strike commission of 1903, which the operators were willing to have continued, and will later seek to obtain through the conciliation board or by arbitration the bettering of conditions which they complain are working hardships on them.
 The report of the scale commission CTS relative to the return of the min CTS to work under the anthracite com mission was adopted by the conven- ton to-day after B minutes of dis cussion. The convention adjourned un- til Tuesday in order to give the scale commissioners an opportunity to con fer with the operators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
LOST EVERYTHING
 IN THE QUAKE
SAN FRANCISCO DOCTORS MAKE
 AN APPEAL.
Ten Thousand of Them Burned Out ComDletely-They Ask the Char itable for Medical Supplies,
 Books and Instruments.
Books and Instruments.

San Francisco, May 5.-A con- mittee appointed by a mass meeting Of physicians held in this city ye terday issued an appeal to the ped pie or the United States, saying thal over 10000 members of the medi- cal profession in San Francisco had lost either their home, office, or books, or all of these, while aiding the stricken in the recent catastro- phe. This committee was appoint- ed to receive contributions of medi- cal supplies, books, instruments. clothes and money.
 All communications and donations should be addressed to the relief committee of the physicians of San Francisco. Marine hospital, San Francisco, Cal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Fire unlted Fuuer.l service.

DERBY, Conn, May 5.-While con ducting the funeral services of his cousin, Herbert Knowles, in St. James, church, the Rev. William c. Knowles saw fire half mile away. Calling upon the men present. the pastor start ed for the scene It turned out to be the rector's barn, which was burned to the ground, but the dwelling was saved by hard work. When the fire was out the mourners returned to the church and the rector continued the services.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Bringing Over Gold.

Montreal May 5.-rhe Royal bank of Canada has completed arrange ments for the first importation of Brit sh gold direct to Canada. and the new Canadian Pacific Railroad Steamship Empress of Britian which sails from Liverpool on her maiden trip today. will carry in her specie room the first consignment, amounting to S1,000000 in bullion. Heretofore such imports have been made through New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Returned After Thirty-ave Years.

MoRRISTOWN. \. J.. May 5.-Aft- CT an absence of thirty-five years Miss Anna Mabee of Texas came to Yer non, Sussex county. and embraced her aunt, Mrs. Hester NJ. Lyons. from whose home she had wandered when a small giri Miss Mabee said that she followed an organ grinder one day who was playing in front of her house and was carried away by him. Her sud dent disappearance has been a mystery all these years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Prep Schools Meet.

New Haven. Conn. May 5.-Four- teen preparatory schools will compete this afternoon at the Yale field in the inter-scholastic meet held under the auspices of the Yale Athletic associa- ton.
 The program includes F events and among the schools taking part are Andover. Worcester academy lMercer- burg academy. Hill school. St PauIs school. and the East High school of Rochester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
NO COAL STRIKE
 IS THE VERDICT
THE SUSPENSION ORDER WILL
 NOW BE RAISED.
Miners Will Go Back to Work on the Terms of the Award of the Strike Commission of 1903-
 Men Will Seek to Arbitrate.

Scranton, Pa, May 5.--There will be no strike of the anthracite miners. That is now a settled conclusion, for such is the advice of President John Mitchell and National Secretary Treasurer Wilson and others of the leaders who to-day addressed the con vention of the miners before the re- port of the scale committee was pre- sented. Their addresses fully forecast ed the report which the committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Kings Daughters Meet.

Jewett City, May 5.--The Kings Daughters of eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island are holding their annual conference at the Baptist church in this place to-day, the at tendance being large. Matters of general interest to the members are being discussed and during the day addresses will be made by Dr Dr D. H. Van Netter, Mrs E. H. Smiley of Hartford, Miss Lucy Geer of Nor wich, Miss Bindloss of New London, Miss Southerland of New Haven and Mrs !. Edward Newton of Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Y. NJ. c. A. Building Damaged.

Elizabeth. N. J., May 5.-Fire of undetermined origin early to-day de- stroyed three business buildings at s6. 9s and 100 Broad street, entail ing total estimated loss of $50,- 900. The Young Mems Christian as- sociation building adjoining was badly damaged. The burned out tenants include the Atlantic & Pa ciflc Tea Co. Elizabeth Photograph gallery. Alpine Diary and Minor Tailoring Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Geru.p coIoui.,. rp In Arm..

BERLIN. May 5.-Tbe German colo nists in Chile are up in arms against the government of that country. Two hundred settlers in the colony of Lake LlanquIhue have sent a petition to the German minister at Santiago charging that the Chilean government has given land belonging to the colonists to big Santiago land company. which de mands possession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Refused to Work.

Buffalo. x. Y.. May 5.-The fire men and oilers on the tugs Tona- wanda and Constitution. which han dle the lumber boats to and from the Tonawandas. have refused to work. The Lumber Carriers association having recognized the mates labor union, the action of the fremen came as a great surprise Many un- ion lumber showers will be thrown out of work. Their officials have telegraphed President Daniel ]. Keefe about the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Teamsfers nn strike.

Chicago. May 1.-Two hundred men employed fin the safe and ma chinery moving branch of the team ing business went on strike yester- day because of the refusal of the Team Owners association to grant the increased wage scale demanded by the men. The strike was not au- thorized by the teamsters' joint coun- cil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
strike Trouble settled.

New Haven. May 5.-An important announcement concerning the labor troubles in this city was made here to- day. The announcement comes from the mason contractors and states that they have received word from the bricklayers that they are ready to re- sume their old jobs. If the contractors can secure laborers enough to fill the bill work will probably be resumed on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Destructive Fire at Elizabeth. N. J.

ELIZABETH, N. J.. May 5.-A fire breaking out at o'clock this morning wiped out an entire row of buildings in Broad and Jersey streets. this city. The blaze started in the Atlantic and Pacific tea store. in Broad street and spread with great rapidity through the Alpine dairy. Parsons dry goods store. the Young Mems Christian association building. Hllderbrandt's wholesale gro cery and Keenan's livery stable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Plan Is Approved.

New York. May 5--Nsny of the banks and trust companies of this city have. says a morning paper. ap- proved a plan devised by yioe-Presi- dent Horace M. KfIborn of the Ma tional City bank to prevent robberies of the sort perpetrzted by Harry Leonard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05

the coach. The passengers were caught under the wreckage by the piling up of the mail cars on the coach. This made 1t impossible for those not injured to render any aid to those pinned down by the wreck age until the arrival of the wreck ing forces. Meanwhile four died of injuries while under the mass of wrecked mail cars and four others subsequently died while being con- veyed to the hospital in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Lived in South Norwalk.

South Norwalk, ; May 5.-Max Tar low. whose name apears among those killed, was a we'll known resident of South Norwalk. He has conducted a stock farm here for a number of years, and frequently went west after horses. At his home this morning it was stated he went away last Thurs day, and was expected home last night. No word had been received from him up to this morning, and the family could hardly believe that he had been killed. He leaves a widow and ten children, and the shock was severe one to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Officer Tried to Kill Himse,e.

San Francisco, May 5.-Captain E. 5. Webster of the Twentieth Intan- try, :39 years old, attempted to end his life yesterday by cutting his throat; He entered the appraisers' building and, taking a bayonet from a rifle, partly severed his windpipe. He was taken to the Presidio fos- pital. Physicians say the officer may recover. Captain Webster came from Missouri and has seen twenty years of service. Physicians say the at tempt at suicide was the result of an unbalanced mind He had been on duty in the burned area since the. earthquake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
nav pr.p. y.r. v.s.,,,..

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May 5.-steph- en Dow Thaw of the junior class at Yale has found starting s msga1ine too expensive luxury and has thrown up his job. He is a millionaire in his own light and is q son of Benjamin Thaw. one of the uealthiest of the Pittsburx multimilIionaIres-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-05
Police shoot Rioters.

Passaic. x. l.. May s.-In a fierce battle between riotous Italian strik- CTS and the police to-day four of the rioters were shot and a number of the policemen injured One of the men shot may die. ThIrty-two men were made prisoners by the police.