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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
NEARING THE END.
Don't Delay If You Want a Piano
 Bargain---Save $5O.OO Now.
The F. H. Lewis & O., "A East Main St, Sellino the Worlds Best Pianos at 1-3 and
 1-2 Off of Regular Prices.

It is very evident that the people or this city and surrounding towns appreciate the money saving advant- ages which are offered at the sale of pianos new in progress at the ware rooms of Waterbury's most popular piano store, 24 East Main street. This sale is a grand success in every par ticular, many fine instruments having been disposed of.
 The time is short, there arc but a few days left in which to get a fine new piano at sacrifice prices. so it Dehooyes you to go at once and make your selection You can save fifty dollars or more on a piano If you will only hurry.
 The store is open every evening and the piano of your choice will be de- livered before Christmas, just as you prefer.
 How the family will enjoy piano these long winter evenings, and you, after a hard days labor can sit at home and listen to the ineIodious tinklings of a fine new piano.
 What is there nicer for home than good piano?
 Remember you don't have to pay all cash at this sale--you can pay mod crate sum down and then each week or month pay few dollars, and you will have an instrument paid for be- fore you know 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
RIGHTS OF INDIANS.
Secretary Hitchcock Tells How He
 Can Get His Rights.

Washington, Dec 15.-Secretary Hitchcock yesterday unequivocaclly declared that he believed the interior department to be the only agency through which the rights Of Indians may be secured against preying real estate agents of Indian territory and Oklahoma. The declaration was made at the conclusion of his testimony before a special senate committee, which is investigating the property rights of the five civilized tribes, with especial reference to the value of coal and oil deposits.
 In the sale and leasing of Indian lands western agents have declared that the red tape involved in the present system of having each deal passed upon in Washington by the Indian department often defeats many trades that would be of ad- vantage to the Indian themselves. Senator Long asked Secretary Hitch cock if he did not think 1t would be feasible for congress to designate some tribunal in Indian territory which could pass upon applications of Indians to alienate their lands, the decision of such agency to be final. The secretary answered that no law should be passed which would take the right of review from the office of the secretary of the interior. Secretary Hitchcock explained the methods of the real estate agents and said that the Indian had no chance against their cunning and Yankee trading instincts. He would recom- mend no change in the law in regard to the alienation of the Indian lands.
 The plan of permitting the courts to name guardians for Indians in the matter of alienating their ands was condemned by Mir Hitchcock, who said the department Is now inves- tigating charges that certain of these professional guardians had worked In too close harmony with the al- legged ."grafters."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
DEAD IN GREENWICH.
Former Prize Fighter Dies Under
 Suspicious Circumstances.

Greenwich, Dec 15.-An investi- gation is being made to-day into the death of Joseph NJ. Nell, a former we'll known prize fighter. which .oc- cured last night in a local hotel. Nell and a woman known here as his wife went to the hotel and were as- signed a room. About ten minutes later the woman asked the clerk to send for a doctor. saying that Neil was III and acfordingly pr L. o. Thompson was called. When he vent to Neil's room he found the ex-prize fighter dead. with a black mark un- der his right eye. The woman also had a black eye. but made no expls- nation as to how her companion met his death She said she wanted to TO to New York to see her mother and she was allowed to do 90. taking a late train for that city.
 Dr Thompson said to-day that the case looked a little mysterious and turned it over to Sheriff Ritch- Ned Eczl Examiner Jones vas summoned and on his rec1nmerdation into the deafh vss begun today
 NeiI1s body was tzken to an un- tertsker's He vas we'll kroun here. where he lived and owned cpnsIder- able property in Greeauick- Little k h.ssn of tks eeoan- aIshsugh the pu11eo ~ thof the csuD5e nngo on- O1u0 n 0UUun9 QunsJok
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
MORE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Cotton Operatives in Connecticut Re-
 ceive Increase.

MOOsup, Dec 15.-FOllowing the announcement last night of an in- crease in wages of 10 per cent at the Wauregan company's mills in Wau- regan, came the statement to-day from several mill owners in this sec tion of the state that like increase would be granted on or about Christi mas day, affecting nearly 5000 hands in the various cotton mills. A notice was posted at the Aldrich Manufacturing companys plant to- day that the 10 per cent increase would go into effect on Christmas. This increase will affect 800 opera tives. Nine hundred operatives ct the Quinnibaug mills in Killingly will also get an Increase of 10 per cent, to be effective December 24, and in Danielson the Danielson cot ton mills posted like notice. There are 800 operatives there who will be benefited by the advance.
 It is understood that about 800 hands in Jewett City will also be in- formed soon of the intention of the mill owners to advance their wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Farming Their Pastime

Augusta, Me, Dec 15.-Farming Is shown to be the chief industry of the remnants of the Penobscot and Pas samaquoddy Indian tribes in the re- ports filed here by the Indian agents with Governor William Cobb and council. George H. Hunt. of Old Town, agent of the Penobscot tribe reports that there are now 3S6 mem- bers of that tribe, loss of nine dur ing the year. The majority of the ma tives are farmers and most of them do not drink Intoxicating liquors. The Passamaquoddy tribe suffered more from death than their brethren of the Penobsc0t tribe, IS heinz reported by Agent Charles A. Rolfe of Princeton. Cholera infantum claimed the largest number of victims with eight, aud consumption came next with five. The tribe at present numbers 462. Dur ing the year the tribe raised 1,47G bushels of potatoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Ex-Governor General of Mos cow Had a Remarkable Es-
 cape This Afternoon
TERRORISTSARRESTED
The Attacked Man Was Assaulted With Bombs and Revolvers But He Came Out
 Alive.

St Petersburg. Dec 15.AAnother attempt on the life of Admiral Du- bassoff. ex-governor-general of Mos COW. was made to-day, but he es- caped with slight injuries. Dubas' son was driving at p. m., in Ser giyewskaya street, .on his way to the Taurida palace. when two men hurled bomb at his carriage. It exploded with great force, but only slightly wounded the admiral. The would-be assassins were arrested.
 Dubassoff had a remarkable es- cape. The terrorists made a very determined attack upon him. One man approached the admiral and fired several shots at him with re- volver. but missed. The terrOrists then threw bomb at Dubassoff which exploded and wounded the admiral in the leg. A bystander seized the admiraps assailant, where- upon second terrorist appeared and went through exactly the same per formance. The second bomb thrown, however, did not explode. and Du- bassoff. although injured, closed with the terrorist and held him until he was taken into custody.
 A third terrorist, who accompanied the two assailants of Dubassoff, es- capped.
 Further details show that Dubas- soff was walking along the solitary path of the Tauride garden. in which the lower house of parliament Is sft- uated. when young man. dressed as workman. approached and fired seven shots from revolver, but missed the admiral owing to his nervousness. The terrorist then turned and ran, with the admiral in pursuit. Seeing that his capture was imminent. Dubassoff's assailant turned and threw a bomb, which he drew from his pocket. at his pur- suer. Dubassoff was hurled to the ground by the force of the explosion. At that moment n watchman ran ur and seized the terrorist.
 AS the admiral was rising from the ground second terrorist ap- peared and threw a bomb at the ad- miral which did not explode. The second terrorist then fired three shots from a revolver at the admiral and missed him. Dubassoff then threw himself upon the terrorist. disarmed him and held the man until he was seized and taken to the nearest police station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
CITY NEWS

Several of the friends of James William Fitzpatrick, Lewis Madden
 and William Thompson will go to
 Hartford Monday evening to see the
 trio make their initial appearance in
 vaudeville.
 Another trust company for Water- bury, to be known as the Peoples Trust Co of Waterbury, will apply to the general assembly for a char ter to do business with capital of $100,000, with the privilege of in- creasing to $200.000. The petition is signed by A. H. Wells, M. F. Kee- ley and c. Hauser.
 A good deal of speculation is being indulged in regarding the probable effect of the filling in of the green upon the trees. some claiming that 1t means the death of the elms, while others contend that instead of hurt ing them it will prove beneficial. It is claimed that if you fill in foot or two around the trunk of some trees they are sure to die after a year or so, but elms are said to be an ex- ception.
 Judge Peasley this afternoon in the district court heard the case of the Empire Distilling company against Frank DeLucia to recover $132.55. the contract price for five barrels of whiskey. DeLucia runs a saloon near the Bank street bridge. It was held that he bought the five barrels of whiskey, while the defense was that the goods were ordered by DeLucia's son who had no right to order anything for the saloon. Not a cent has been paid on the goods. Decision was reserved.
 The jury could not agree yesterday fin the district court case of Mar garet McCann against Adam Dauch for $350 wages. Attorney Reilly rep resented the plaintiff and Attorney Guilfoile the defendant. The jury was out two hours. They then re- ported a disagreement. and it after ward developed that the disagree ment was not among all the jurors, but among two. One voted to give Mrs Cam SIS and the other stood out for $104. As there was no pros- pect of an agreement the jury were discharged.
 August Pope of 97 Fairview street, an old gentleman over so years of age. fell on the stove yesterday af- ternoon and suffered several severe burns. Some kind friends banfaged up the wounds. but having no knowl- edge of how to treat them 1t was found to-day that the patient needed medical care. The case was reported to the office of the department of and doctor was sent out with instruction to give the matter the attention 1t required. Mir Pope has been a resident of Waterbury for the past thirty-fve or forty years and has many friends here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
WON BUELOW
Political Fortunes of the Ger man Chancellor Believed 10
 Be in Jeopardy
ADVISED DISSOLUTION

Berlin, Dec 15.-The political for tunes Of the imperial chancellor, Prince yon Buelow, are regarded in court circles as having been placed in Jeopardy by his advice to Emper- or William to dissolve the Reichstag. Politicians are already saying that if an adverse majority is returned to Reichstag Won Buelow's chancellor ship will De ended It may be said that lie took his political life in his hands December 13. and he evidently was under the inspiration that comes of taking great risks. for he spoke as one transformed, his manner being wholly different from anything the reichstag had ever seen from hiul. The chancellors smooth, diplomatic bearing was dropped and he spoke with such recklessness of the con sequences that he created the ini- pression that new Van Buelow was speaking The chancellor is known to have smarted under the idea that he was n mere instrument for carry ing out the emperor's will. Von Buc- low apparently Is determined to do something to secure the reputation of being bold, Independent statesman. The chancellor, on Thuersday, spoke with such emergency that deputy of Prussian diet sitting in the gallery remarked aloud:
 "Bismark could no. have done bet ter"
 The chancellor evidently felt that he was, for the first time ia his par liamentary career, freeing himself of all trammels. His courage was no mere outbreak of spontaneous en- thusiasm. His breach with the cler- ical party was planned beforehand, conditional upon its continued oppo- sition 10 the governments measures. The fact that it is not certain that the government will secure. a major fly at the coming elections, and the uncertainty regarding it's compost tion if majority is secured, throws a favorable light on the chancellors courage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Americans Debarred.'

London. Dec 15.-By a resolution passed by the regatta stewards at a meeting held at Henley to-day, all American crews and scullers are de- barred in the future from competing at Henley regatta until the American rowing authorities complete an agree ment with the Henley committee such as already exists with France, Germany. Dutch. Belgian and Cana dian associations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
THE CLANsM.aN.-
Poli's Theaser Held Prcsty Good
 Shed Crowd This Afternoon.

A fair si,ed audience vas present at Polls this afternon to witness
 The Clansman-" The galleries were well filled. but the parquet contained many empty seats. notwithstanding the amount Of free advertisfngsthe production has received.
 At the theater uere the foifovinz policemen: BerEin. Hickey. Wagner and Myers. Sergeant Blakely vas also on hand. as vas Detective Dodds and Commissioner Harry Minor of the board Of safety. There were very few colored persons present. and. in the early part of the performance at least made no attempt to make a disfurbance.
 The people are beginning to get vie to the fact that the pre<s agent for the show 10 a rather clever fellow and has beea vorkinx kis points to eood eRert Up to pres hosr no re- ports ef anythIng seosns1ona1 hap pnn1ng af ths theatsr hn1 besa R
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Forcing the Issue.

San Francisco, Dec 15.-Thc Ex- aminer publishes the following de- spatch from Honolulu today:
 The officers of the transport Thom- as have announced that two regl- ments are to be immediately rushed to the island in anticipation of trou- ble with the Japanese. ThsJ a1so- lutely refuse to give ou. any of the details bearing cu the call for troops of tho reason why the government feel that the soldiers of the Un't.j States army are necessary in the isl- and, which Is at this time overrun by the little brown men.
 It is understood that the mikado was extremely anxious ta secure possession of the island of Lanai, which is private property. This isl and Is :O miles from Honolulu and could be used as an excellent na, al base against the United States by any foreign power. It has two splendid harbors of sufficient depth to accommodate large fleet of war vessels.
 Last night Attorney George n. Gear secured an injunction against Governor Carter and Land Cominis- sioner Pratt to prevent their selling the islands to syndicate. It is uu- derstood that the syndicate represent the Japanese government or people who ultimately expect to dispose of the island to Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
RUN ON BANK CONTINUES.
Depositors Probably Making a Fool.
 ish Mistake.

Middletown, Dec 15.-The heavy run on the Columbia Trust company. which begun yesterday, continued unabated today, a long line forming at the company's building previous to the opening of the doors at 10 o'clock. Despite the fact that ofii- cials issued statement to the effect that the company was absolutely sound and that there was not word of truth in the rumors circulated re- earding the company's financial con- dition, hundreds of depositors with drew their savings to-day. the large depos,tors being paid in New York drafts and the smaller ones in cur rency. mostly gold. As each holder of a large account appeared at the window an explanation as to the company's stability was made. with the statement that if the explana- tion was not satisfactory their money would be turned over to them without delay. Many customers of the trust company appeared to be ab- soluteiy satisfied with the explana- ton and left their money with the institution while others withdrew theirs. Several Wesleyan students were In the line to-day.
 Bank Examiner Noble made an in- vestigatson into the oompany's af- fairs a few days ago and announces that he found the company in excel lent shane. It Is stated that s3s. 900 was withdrawn from the institution yesterday and to meet any further extensive withdraw. c. T. Marsh of New York. heavy stockholder in the company. came here to-day with . large surplus In the last report of the state banking commission the following figures are given relative fo the trust company: Assets. s4ss.- st3.ss. individual profits. s15.sz5.- 11: general deposits. s70f.121.23: savings bank deposits. ss0s.ssT.4z. The capital stock fs s5o.000 and there Is a surplus Of s14.oee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
A Big Undertaking.

New Haven, Dec 15-An undertak- ing of considerable importance Is now in the hands of the Yale library au- thorities. It embraces the coilu.iny and cataloguing of broken books up- on educational and scientific top.cs and of laboratory work not only in the public library but the private h. braries of the city. When tho work Is completed 1t Is expected that students in Yale university will be able to se- cure the excellent privilege of con- sulting books in private libraries which contain works that are not available clesewhe-e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Agreement Reached.

Chicago. Dec 15.-The traction committee of the city council and the representatives of the Chicago Union Traction Go and of the Chicago Rail- way Co. reached an agreement this afternoon. fixing s5o.00o. 900 as the price to be paid for the properties of the two companies. if the city shall ultimately decide to purchase
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Homan Petitions.

New Haven. Dee 15.--Alderman r. l.. Homan. who. on the face of the re- turns. was defeated for the senate by James A. States. democrat. has prepared his petition to the general assembly. asking that the scat be given to him and reciting facts. which in the main. are on an error one Lun- dred votes in copying the returns that were mede.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
WHIST

Now that cooler weather prevails. whist will again become the pastime during the winter months. In sfI- yerware we will sell solid silver tea spoous 15c to s1 each. tablespoous sz. s2-25 and sz.se each. All kinds os novelties suitable for prizes. Watch for our big sale. commencing October IS. lasting two weeks. The Lake C Strobei Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Named a Republican.

Derby. Dec 15.-Mayor-Elect Howe made an appointment of considerable interest to-day. fin naming the present ayor Hubbell for assessor. The may or-elect is a democrat. while inc re tiring mayor is republican and both were opponents for the mayor alty in the recent election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
NKinler a.-e.i..lnn R.naret.

Meriden. Dec 15.-The annual banquet of the Mckinley association. of which ex-Governor Abiram Cham berizin is the president. will be held in this city nert month- The com nittee In charge is arranging toe pro gran. but has not'yet selected the orntor for the ocezsfon-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
TROUBLE BEGUN
Seminary Doors Broken Open and Bishop of Arras Expel-
 led From Residence
OFFICIALS IMPRISONED

Arras, France, Dec 15.-When the bishop of Arras was expelled from his residence to-day under the church and state separation law, gendarmes were compelled to charge the mani- festants, who barricaded the doors of the seminary, which were eventually broken open with trunks Of trees used as batterng rams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
VIII Not Be pcharrd.

San Francisco, Dec 15.-"Japanese children who have passed grammar grades have not been and will not be debarred from the high schools"
 This statement was made by Presi- dent Altmann of the board of educa- ton yesterday. Accordingly. if any Japanese sees At to pursue the higher education. in so far as the public schools of the city can make a path way for him. there will be no bar after he passes through the oriental school It is only in the grammar and primary grades that any objec- ton is made to the presence of Jap anese. and the chief object In those grades is to grown men
 The board Of education win stand pat in the position taken said Mr Altnann- speaking for the board ot education We have proceeded &C., cordinz to lav. and it is the move cs the United States"
 Tt fs up to Attorney General Moo dy." said United States District At forney Deviin- T have telegraphed the agreed ssstsment of facts to him. and today have written letters ex- plznafory of that end and of the con- ditious here I an ready to move when ordered"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
CARD OF rHAxKs

desire to extend my sincere thanks to the many hind friends ana neiehborx who sympathised with me ia my recent sd bereavenent. the death of ny wife I dessre parficu- Iariy to enprea my gratitude to the n<nb>rs of ths Watsrbury pul1o> e. portDeat umDneffu1ly,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15

Tarascon, France, Dec 1.-Two squadrons of hussars have been dis patched from here to Barbentanne, where the inhabitants have impris- Oned the officials sent to take over the church property under the church and state separation law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-15
Dead Tn Her Room.

Hartford. Dec 15.-Miss Isabelle George. 2s years of age. vas found dead in her room on Pearl street to- day. Asphyxiation by gas vas the cause of death