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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
TAKEN TO ANTWERP
Seaman Just Arrived in New York Says He Was Taken
 Away by Force.

New York, Feb. 3-A story of al- legged shanghaing in New York harbor was told by Chester Ainsworth, sea man who arrived here today on the Dutch oil tank steamer La Campine from Antwerp. Ainsworth said that he was employed as a machinist on the Ward line steamer Morro Castle, and on December 20 he left his steam- CT to spend Christmas with friends on shOre He claims that while drink ing in saloon in Brooklyn he be- came unconscious and awoke on the steamer La Campine. Ainsworth claims that he explained his situation to Captain Ortgiez and begged to be put ashore as the vessel had not sail ed but the captain ordered him to go to work in the fire room. He said also that while be was unconscious he had been robbed of all valuables and part of his clothing. He claims that when the steamer reached Antwerp he was discharged without money, all his advance money having been col lected at New York without his know ledge. When he told his story at the American consulate at Antwerp the consul put him back on the oil tank and compelled the captain to bring him back to New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
WILL STRIKE SOON
The Several Unions of the Build ing Trade of New York
 to Go Out.

New York, Feb. 3-At a meeting of representatives of all the building trades unions in the city of New York last night, it was unanimously decided to order the various unions in the building trades to go on strike Febru- ary 10th in sympathy with the House smiths union. The conference was held under the auspices of the Central Federated union, and it was announc- ed that the failure of any union con cerned to support the housemiths would mean the expulsion of that pa.- ticular union from the Central Feder- ated union. This resolution was adopt ed unanimously:
 Resolved, That on and after Feb ruary 15, 1906, no member of the union will be allowed to work on any building or job where union men have been locked out, or are on strike, or have been replaced"
 Commenting on the above Secretary Ernest Bohm of the Central Federa- tion said: "This means that no union men will work with non-union men who have taken the places of the Housesmiths' union."
 Secretary Bohm said a copy of the resolution would be sent to the unions to-day, and that the latter would be requested to send a prompt reply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
BACK TO HEAVY CALIBER.

Washington. Feb. 3-The war de- partment has decided to go back to the heavy caliber for army revolvers al to adopt cartridge proposed by the ordinance bureau carrying a bullet of 45 caliber to replace the 3s caliber now in use. The reason for the change is that it is desired to have bullet with greater stopping power than that now in use. Opportunity also is giv- on for a decided innovation fin the type of revolver. The ordinance bu- reau has invited manufacturers of pistols to enter into competition and to submit types of revoivers either of the automatic kind or along the lines of those now used by the army. All weapons submitted however. must be made for the use of the A ealiber cartridge which has been adopted. The competition will take place some months hence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
HORSE RAN AWAY.
Chase Rolling Mill Team Smashed Into Keily's Bakery Wagon
 This Afternoon.

An exciting runaway occurred on South Main street this morning. and q large black horse of the Chase Rolling Mill tore along the street at breakneck speed. Morris Ahearn, the driver, left the animal hitched in front of fac tory in the southern part of the city, but for some reason, probably because of the cold, the steed broke the hitch- ing line and started on it's run. The horse travelled along at rapid pace and drivers as they saw it coming gave it the right of way. The animal and the wagon did not collide with any thing until it reached Jefferson street. At this point it bumped into one of the push carts of the street department and it will be necessary for the city to get new cart. Next it ran into hack and knocked the wheel off it, and as it was passing Schlitz's cafe the top of the wagon hit the weight on the telegraph pole which held the electric light. The light came down with q crash; nothing was left but the pieces after it hit the pavement. But the horse kept going and the final smash came in front of Kelly's store on South Main street. One of the bakers wagons was standing in the street and the runaway just grazed the horse but crashed into the wagon. Wood flew in all directions and after the dust had cleared the only remains of the Chase wagon were splinters. But the horse did not care whether it was dragging anything or not and continued It's sprint, being finally captured on North Main street. The horse was not in jured badly from its dash, having only a few scratches, and Morris was out driving as usual this faternon, having the animal hitched to new carriage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
Startled Hotel Guests
 at Salem.
HE SHOUTED MURDER
And Swung Water Pitcher Over Hi. Head Sight of Uniform of Officers Who Came to Ar
 rest Him Quie.ed Him.

Salem, Mass, Feb. Estate Police Officer George Dunham of this city, went violently insane at the Essex house early today and created such a disturbance that the hotel was set in an uproar and many of the guests. almost panic stricken. fled from their rooms into the corridors and hotel office. After Dunhams outbreak had continued for nearly half an hour two policemen succeeded ill quieting him and took him to the police station where a surgeon sewed up an artery in his right wrist which had been sev- cred by a piece of glass.
 Durham has home in this city but spent the night at the Essex house. This morning the hotel employees and the guests were startled by cries of Murder" and Help" and a moment later Dunham, clad only in his night clothing, rushed into the corridor swinging a big water pitcher George r. Redman, the night clerk, attempted to quiet the insane man but in doing so he narrowly escaped serious injury.
 The demented officer. swung the pitcher around his head and aimed a blow at Redman but the latter escaped blow in the head by jumping to one side and running into Dunham's room. He knew the officer carried firearms and he feared blOodshed if Dunham got possession of the weap- ons. Redman found large caliber revolver on bureau in the room and putting it in his pocket he hurried back into the hall where he found Durham chasing a chambermaid in an endeayor to strike her with the pitcher. .-
 By this time every person in the house had been aroused and the shouts of inquiry from the men and screams of alarm from the women added to the confusion. Some one rushed to a tele phone and called the police and in the meantime Durham went to his room locked the door and piled furniture in front of it and began a fight with imaginary enemies during the progress of which he put his right hand through a window, severing an artery.
 When two policemen arrived at the hotel they entered Dunham's apart. ment from an adjoining room. Their uniforms had strange effect on the insane man. As soon as he perceived the blue coats and brass buttons he became quiet and asked them to take care of him. The two officers dressed Durham and hurried him to police headquarters where he was attended by surgeon. He was detained there pending an examination by special ist. ...
 Deputy Chief Neal of the state po- lice said to-day that Dunham was con- sidered one of the best officers in the department. He has been connected with the state police department since 1894 and seven years ago he was at- tached to the detective bureau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
aAnimainess'' of Doyle.

Here is . pen portrait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as drawn by e spectator at . recent London meeting. in which the author took . prominent part: The massive figure. the sun-scorched. crin- sou cheeks and the entire healthy ani- madness of the man were unavoidsbly conspicuous. giving the lie in stsntorian tones to the oft-repeated fabrication that brains can only be cultivated st the expense of the body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
BROTHER AND SISTER
Engage in Lawsuit - Brother in Prison--Dau hier Induced Her
 Mother to Marry.

Duluth. Minn. Feb 3.-Alleglng the payment of S1.0O0 to James Lindsey as an inducement to marry her moth- CT, thereby securing thousands of dol lars worth of property under the pro- visions of her fathers will is the charge in the deposition of Alonzo ). whfteman. nov serving a sentence in Auburn, \. r., prison for forgery, against his sister. Mrs AsJ. Gibbs, III the suit to be tried in the federal court in this city February IA. to set aside A deed alleged to be fradulent. George F. Perkins. who held a judgment oI S15.OOo against Whiteman, is plaintiff in the suit, and Clara ]. Gibbs. Alfred l.. Gibbs and the Cloquet Lumber Co are defendants, with the Detroit Trust Co, interyenor.
 The suits involves the title to 400 acres of valuable land in St Louis county. Reuben whiteman, father of Alonoz. and Clara whiteman. was possessed of large fortune at the time of his death at DaDsville. V. 1.. i'm 1sss. It consisted of paper mill worth S2jO.O00. real estate and per sOnal property in New York and the 4OOo acres of land in this couutr. By the terms of his will. Whiteman left his wealth to this son and daughter. with a life estate to his wife. If she married. however. it was provided that It went to the son and daughter. Alouzo and Clara. It is alleged that the sister induced James Lindsey to marry her mother and thereby Secur- e,i possession of the bulk of the for tune for herself and Alonz0.
 whifeman from his cell room tn Au- burn prison declares lIe was in Europe at the time the second marriage of his mother tcok place. and thst he knew nothing of the marriage. When aSkei the question ss to whether she paid the sI.so for the purpose charged. Mrs Gibbs answered.. T did not pay it. h might have been paid by my atto-neys
 It is asoTfed that on the face of the rsco-fs and dispositions. Mrs GIistsS r~id nothing for the pruperty. and rie ronepufion in the suit is as to whether the proE~rty wss frsusfnlentr con revp-a ts, her. Whffernan. if ls chsrxpsi has 10 interest h the re~ult of the suit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
PICKING UP BODIES
Five More Valencia Victims Re- covered, Making Twenty
 Seven in All.

Victoria, B. C., Feb 3.-The total of bodies recovered from the Valencia is now 27, five more, three of men and two of women, having been found floating on the top of the waters over a mile from the scene of the wreck by the United States revenue cutter Perry.
 The Perry, which returned to Bam- field last night after day spent in cruising near the scene of the wreck, reports having landed Lieutenant Stromburg and six sailors from her crew to relieve the searchers on shore. who are now thoroughly exhausted. The sea was smooth, though a heavy -s,lff rolled -en shore, and d-the wreck of the Valencia could be plainly seen from the deck of the Perry. The out line of the steamer shows plainly in the kelp and her boilers and cylinders, from which the hull has been broken away, can be seen above the water at low tide. The wreck is not more than 100 yards from shore. officers of the Perry say the course she took is indi- cated in the kelp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
HAS CoNTRABANp GOODS.

Paris. Feb 3.--Official advices reach. ed here to-day to the effect that an other steamer, the Zenith, suspecred of carrying contraband arms for the Moroccan pretender, Blu Hamara, is cruising in the vicinity of Marchica. The French cruiser Lalande was lm- mediately ordered to ascertain the ex- act whereabouts of the Zenith. The French government is determined to shO wthe utmost zeal in the suppress sion of the illicit traffic in arms des- tined for Morocco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
ALL FOUND GUILTY
Three New Workers Who Conceded Assets and Conspired Against
 the Government.

New York, Feb 3.-After trial last ing a week, Richard Cohen. Simon l.. Simpson and Isidor G. Mann were found guilty by jury in the United States district court yesterday, on in dictments charging the concealment of assets from the trustee in bankruptcy with intent to defraud creditors and conspiring against the government. A recommendation for mercy was made in the case of Mann. The penalty is a fine of not more than $10.O00 nor iess than $1,0O0 and jail sentence of not more than two years.
 This is the first conviction of the kind ever secured It took the gOyern- ment two years to gather the evidence in the case.
 The defendants were indicted by the United States grand jury March Z, 1905. The alleged conspiracy began about three months prior to March 26, 1904, on which date petition ill bank ruptcy was filed against the American Wire and Steel Bed Co, a concern which manufactured beds. The presi- dent of this concern was SinAsn L.. Simpson. A few days later, on March 28, 1904, q petition was filed against Richard Cohen, who was in the furnl- ture business. Cohen is brOther-in- law of Simpson.
 The creditors caused an examination of the affairs of the bankrupts to be made. The Investigation, it is charged, uncovered the facts that the liabilities of the two concerns aggregated over S2,000, while the assets at the time of the failure only amounted to about So,- GOO, the major portion having dlsap- peared. Isidor G. Mann, who is q cousin of both debtors, it was further charged, was brought on from New Haven, where he resided, to assist i'll the. failures by taking over assign ments of all the outstanding accounts of the American Wire and Steel Bed Go, and arranging to ship large part of COhens stock to Boston. Cohen, Tn the meantime, it is stated. had been buying all the merchandise that he could get. and as fast as he received it he got rid of it by selling out at low prices so as to convert 1t readily into cash, eonceallng some of 1t in various places in the city and vicinity and ship ping the remainder to Boston. While Cohen was thus engaged. simpson was equally so, and month before the failure was announced, 1t is alleged. kept his factory working both day and night and shipped to his friends many thousands of dollars wortA of springs. heds. couches, etc. However. no record was kept of where the goods went or to whom they were shipped.
 Counsel. summing up in behalf of the defendants. argued that the action of his clients was not contrary to the provisions of the bankruptcy law. and declared that, instead of concealment, the property mas been disposed of at public sale. '-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
MAN OFFERS S5.OOO.

New Haven, Feb 3.-A patron of the arts living in this city has offered S5,- GOO toward subscription for a statue of Nathan Hale. to be erected on the Yale campus. Several years agothe Yale corporation appointed d commit tee consisting of one of its members and a number of prominent citizens to secure subscriptions for such statue by St Gaudens. hut after some sub scriptions had been obtained the mat ter was dropped on the ground that it interfered with the bi-centennial fund subscription.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
An Amateur Juliet.

We thought that the citizens of Athens respected and desired freedom of the press. Apparently they do not, says the Athens (Kan.) Eagle. James B. Parker, whose wife is taking the part of Juliet in the charity series. ob- jected to our calling her skinny. and waited for us at the theater last night. Fortunately we caught him one on the eye. which destroyed some of the ef- feet his objection might otherwise havo borne. J. Parker is danger to the community. She is skinny. any hoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
CITY NEWS

If your watch. clock or jewelry needs repairing. the Lake & Stroipei Co have one of the finest repairing de Tartments in the state All work done promptly and at reasonable prices They also have . finely equipped opti- cal department
 AtfvrDey Haye~. reTTe@ensins BarOn J. Torkomian- a real estate deaier. has instituted prVceeiines against Si- las B. TerTy. broker. to Tergve- on q uote for ssD0 The Bote was originally issued hy Dersy UPSou m 1sao and passed throuxh many h4.sis tefore It berzme Torkonizn's proFeTu- The action is rpturssble to the distrscs cour1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
DAVE WAS CHOSEN.

St Johns, N. F., Feb 3.---Charles Dave, a representative of the opposi- ton party. was chosen in the bye election for the Newfoundland legisla- ture last Thursday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Mackay of the Port de Grave district. Mir Dave had majority of I2 votes. The result of the election wIll make no change in the complexion of the legislature, as Mir Mackay also repre- sented the opposition. He had repre- sented Port de Grave since November. 1904, when he was elected by ma jority of 54. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
SHERIfFS SALE.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. NEW HAVEN COUNTY, sS. Waterbury. Conn. Jan Z9. 1gsi
 By virtue on an execution to me d. rected I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following which I levied said execution oH. in suit If Jennie SEmons. administratrix. vs Wil- liam H. Hall and Annie E. Hall viz. Three s5l first mortgage trust notes for One Thousand SI-ssH Dollars each. Nos 32- q and 34 Of the Stafford Spings Electric Light and Gas com peny If Stsrord Springs Conn at 2 o'clock p4 m. on the 12th day cf Fphruzrys Issss at the Weltea foun- tain. se-ezEse-I at the east end of the Green In said Waterbury Coan- Attest
 MAURICE F. CARuoDT,
 Co1<<ntle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
WORE MUFFLERS-DEAD.

New York. Feb 3.-Heavy muffiers which they had wrapped around their threats and heads to protect them from the intense cold indirectly cost two Italian laborers their lives today. The men were working on the tracks of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad in the Bronx when an early morning express train from Boston rushed down upon them. The men hearI .pither the warming whistle nor the shouts of their fellow workmen and were ground to pieces under the engine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
FIRE IN APARTMENT HOUSES.

Chicago. Feb 3.-Fire starting from c blaze in some prairie grass near the suburb of Austin. west of this city. has consumed three apartment houses and a number of small frame cottages. The fire is still unchecked and there is a possibility that many frame resi- dences in its path cannot escape de struction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
Christmas Aftermath.

Noticed these fellers that are goin' around with a kind of sickly grin on their faces!" inquired the homegrown philosopher.
 "Yes. What is It, The Erip?"
 -No. it's the realizstiop tha, the in- stallment collector will be a constant caller for about a consecutive vssks." Chicago Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
RESCUED MEN ARRIVE.

Boston, Feb 3.-The ocean tug, Storm King, which arrived here to- day, had on board Captain Ruggles and a crew of seven men of the New York brig Horace, which was wreck ed off Cape Lookout January 2S. The crew was rescued by the schooner Henry B. Fisk, from which they were transferred to the storm King yester. day afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
Honors Come Easy.

How some Europeans get so many stars. crosses. etc, on the left breast of their coats has always been more or less of wonder to the rest of the world. Herr Heller has just had the order of the Medijdi conferred on him by the sultan in consideration of the shock to his system occasioned by his having been an eyewitness of the attempt on the sultanis life on July 2i.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
SUIT IS WITHDRAWN.

New Haven, Feb. 3-Ihe suit which was brought by the late Miss Susan Bronson of Waterbury against her nephew, Judge Samuel l.. Bronson of this city, for an accounting of the ses- tate of which he was executor. was formally withdrawn in the superior court. to-day. Judge Bronson had charge of the estate of Miss Bronson, which was said to be valued at one million dollars, for ten years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
CASE WAS NOLLED.

willimantic. Feb 3.-The case of Andrew w. Tozzy, the young Hart ford man who was arrested last Mon day on the. charge of attempting to pass a counterfeit five dollar bill, came up in the city court to-day and was nolled. Tozzy was immediately re-arrested on two counts charging him with counterfeiting, as the result of an Investigation conducted by se- cret service men. He was taken to Norwich where he was given hear ing before United States Commission CT Burnham. and was bound over to the February term of the federal court in New Haven. Bonds were fixed at $3,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
FROST BITES IN NEW YORK.

New York, Feb 3.-Much suffering from the cold wave which began yes terday was reported to-day, when with the sun shining in cloudless sky the temperature dropped to 6 above zero. As the forenoon advanced with only q slight moderation in the biting cold, many of the east side hospitals cared for steady stream of patients who came in to have frost bites attended to. At the free dispensaries in the poorer sections of the city the freezing cases numbered scores.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
THE QUEENS FUND.

London. Feb 3.-Lady Strathcona and Mount Royal. wife of the Cana dian high commissioner, has donated S52, ,5OO to Queen Alexandra's fund for the assistance of the unemployed. In accordance with stipulation of the donor, $47.5O0 of the amount will be expended in providing for the emigra- ton to Canada of deserving working men and their families.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
BURGLARS AT PLAINFIELD.

Plainfield. Feb 3.-Burglars forced an entrance into the store Of |. F. r'almer early today by cutting away a part of the front door of the building. \ large quantity of razOrs. knives and hardware and also small sum Of money was taken. The home of David B. Park was robbed last night and sev- eral other burglaries have been re ported in the vicinity recently.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
FRED GRANT GOES UP.

Washington, Feb 3.-The president today selected Brigadier General Frederick Dent Grant, commanding the department of the east with head quarters at Governors Island, to be promoted to the position of major gen. eral to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Major General Sumner on February 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
MADE STATE ENTRY.

Dublin, Feb 3.-The Earl of Aber- deen, the new lord lieutenant of Ire land, succeeding the Earl of Dudley, made his state entry into the Irish capital this afternoon, almost exactly twenty years after his entrance to Dublin to begin his first term as lord lieutenant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
Last Cargo of Slaves.

The last vessel to bring cargo of Af- rican slaves to this country, according to Col. William Youngblood. of Alabama, reached the coast of Georgia in 1860. It brought between 500 and 500 negroes, and proceeded up the Savannah river to Augusta, where the auction was held. The slaves sold at prices varying from $500 to $500 each. Col Youngblood, who was schoolboy, remembers seeing some of the new negroes in the possession of his neighbors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
pAdened Him.

To an oncsal of the Sudan railway in Africa there came a telegram from an outlying station: -Ststionmzstsr has died. Shall I bury hIn7- Thereply vas sent ss follows: -re<. bury station master. but please make sure he is real ly dead before you do so-- In due tine bsck came the message Have hurisd slafiounaster. Made sure hs vzs dead hy hitting hin twice on the head vita c nshplste-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-03
Reverend Lamplighter.

Rev. William H. Murray, pastor of the Universalist church in Solthold, N. Y., has been chosen to act as lamplighter in that place and has entered upon the performance of his duties. Mir. Murray will be called upon to walk over IF miles nightly in the course of his rounds. He frankly owns that the sal ary of s25 per month is one of two req sons why he sought the place. the other being that he needs the incidental ex- ercise.