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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
F1REMEN ON PARADE.
Many Companies in Line at Nauga.
 tuck This Afternoon.

Westport. Oct. 17.-volunteer fire companies from many parts of the state assembled here to-day for the annual parade. West Haven. Scy- mour, East Norwalk. Southport, Fair field, Norwalk. Thomaston, Bridge port and other towns being represent ed. About 1.500 persons were In line and the parade covered the principal street In this place and Saugatuck. The parade was headed by the state Firemen's associations officers who rode in carriages and immediately be- hind them were other prominent fire men of the state. Then cnme the various companies in their striking uniforms. all making a inc appear ance. Residences and business houses along the line of march were hand somely decorated In honor of the oc- casion. Many visitors came from out of town to witness the parade. The old Catholic church. the westport Opera house and National hall were turned into dining halls where the visitors ate lunch. provided hy the local companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
SHORTAGE IN TREASURY Three Accountants Went Through s2o,ooo.0o0 in an Effort to
 Discover It
INVESTIGATION WILL co ON

St Louis, Oct 1.-The Republic to-day prints the following:
 Three expert accountants from the treasury department at Washington. working under q deputy United States treasurer, counting more than $20, 100000 ln the vaults of the United States sub treasury, have discovered shortage of $61, 200.
 John E. Wilkie, chief of the United States secret service Is in the city but declares that his mission has no con nection with the examination. He says he Is here merely to attend the bankers convention.
 United States Sub Treasurer Thomas J. Akins, admitted that the experts are in St Louis but said that no definite statement would be made by him until the representatives from Washington had finished their inycsti- gations.
 "A mans reputation, said Mr Akins, ''is worth more to him than the loss of $61.200 is to the govern ment. If an error was made in check ing money from the vaults to one of the cages, recount of all the money on hand would reveal the error, and also the presence of the full amount of the money which should be in the vaults.
 "The present investigation will de- termine whether the accounts bal ance. Until then, nothing can be said, and it would be unjust to connect the name of any employe with the dis crepancy at this time."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
WELLS WON'T HAVE II.
The We'll Known Commissioner Seldt Word From The WiIds ef
 Montana.
NO REPRESENTATIVE FOR HIN

Commissioner Wells of the depart ment of safety has been located in the wilds of Montana and acquainted of the action taken by the delegates to the town convention in placing his name in nomination as candidate for representative. This is in accordance with plans talked over several weeks ago, but owing to some misunder- standing when the convention first got down to business MT Wells did not receive the nomination. MT Mi- nor, who was chosen instead, de. clined to serve and thereupon tho delegates met and unanimously nomi- mated MT Wells. At that time the gentleman had gone west and couldn't be located until very re- cently When he learned of the change of base rather the return to its first love MT Wells communicated With his family requesting, 1t is hint ed, that the boys be informed that he prefers to be one of the rank and file in the party for the present. The communication is not very positive one way or another and it is not like ly that the party will take any action on 1t until MT Wells returns, when 1t Is thought all hands will have a love feast and John Moriarty and Mir Wells will step into the arena and do" Attorney Hayes and Captain Goodrich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
THE CASTELLANES
 N0T IN COURT Another Postponement Granted To-Day For the Celebrated Application
 For Divorce CREDITORS SUIT ALSO Goes Over For Two Weeks Attorneys Squabble Over
 Priority of Suits.

Paris, Oct. 1.-The hearing of the suit for divorce brought by Countess de Castellane against Count Roni, and the hearing of the suit brought by the creditors of the count, were both postponed for fortnight today, counsel for the countess succeeding in having the court decide to hear the divorce suit before the creditors suit. The count wanted to have the latter case decided first.
 Neither the count nor the countess was present in court when the divorce case was called Maitre Bonnet, of counsel for the count, promptly en- tered motion to postpone the hear ing for 3 weeks, on the ground that the lawyers had not had time to pre- pare an answer, and also asked the court that the creditors case be tried first.
 Maitre Cruppi, representing the countess, opposed the motion, arguing that the divorce case, which was not related to the creditors suit, be tried immediately. In any event, said Maitre Cruppi. the delay asked for was unreasonable.
 After q short consultation. the judges, without leaving the bench, announced the p0stponement of both cases for fortnight but with the order of trial unchanged.
 Maitre Millerand, counsel for the creditors of the count. joined the lat ters' counsel in claiming that inter ests of the creditors required that their case precede the divorce suit, as they wished to confront the countess and count, but Maitre Cruppi argued that the contention had no value as the parties lived under regime of separation of property" and that con sequently a decree of divorce would have absolutely no bearing on the in- terests of the creditors, while on the other hand the interests of the Countess de Castellane and her chil- dren demanded the earliest possible settlement of the divorce suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
CITY NEWS

Two true bills for murder in the first degree were returned against Rocco Traficanti and Guisappe Erri- co the Naugatuck prisoners. The trial of the men will not take place until the February term of the court.
 Alexander Lamont, formerly a foreman at Holmes, Booth & Hay dens. who with his wife has been visiting their son and daughter, Alex ander Lamont, Jr. and Mrs Griswold of Washington avenue during the summer. left yesterday for their home in San Jose. Cal.
 Robert F. Griggs. administrator on the estate of the late Dr Edward l.. Griggs. filed his report in the probate court to-day. The property left amounts to sl16,i5iei. and the heirs are a piece. Mrs Jennie Colley. wife of Arthur colley. and Robert F. Griggs. David C. Griggs. wiIfred E. Griggs, nephews
 The first citizenship papers issued under the new law were taken out to- day by Frank MasellL Thre. copies had to be written by Clerk Root of the district court. one for Nasclli. one for the court and one f0r the bureau of naturalization and .mmi- grafton at Washington. Every detail of the applicants physiqus ss taken down in the papers. even to the color of his eyes. his hair. his weight. are and complexion. First papers now cost sI and final papers s5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
arsomob,Ic. fin Race.

Pittsfeld. Mass. Oct 17.-Automo- piles will figure in the balloon race to be held In this city Saturday by the Aero club of America, according to an announcement made public to- day. Colonel Homer W. Hedges of New York. president of the club. in a letter to Superintendent Peebles of the local gas company which will supply the racing balloons with gas. said that Allan R. Havley. one of the members of the Aero club. has of- terei a valuable silver cup for the automobile which will arrive at the landing place Of any balloon taking part ia the ascension within twenty minutes after its descent. The auto mobilesfvill start from the grounds of the gas company at the same time as the balloons and cards will be is- sued to each driver who wishes to compete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
DIED IN THE HOSPITAL.
Teamster Who Was Kicked by Fellow
 Workman at Winsted.

Winsted, Oct. 17.-John Baglin, a teamster, 32 years old, died ill the Litchfield county hospital here today as a result, the police allege, of in juries inflicted by another teamster on the night of September 15. Baglin and James McGinnis. who came from Tyringham. Mass, roomed together in n Meadow street boarding house, and on September 15 it is said that McGinnis attacked Baglin while the latter was In bed, bruising him and rendering him unconscious from kicks. McGinnis disappeared and as Baglin grew worse he was taken to the hos pital on October 1 and never recov- cred, dying today. One of the phy- sicians at the hospital stated to-day that death was due to heart disease, but nevertheless. Chief of Police Wheeler issued a warrant for the ar rest of Alctiinnis on the charge of manslaughter.
 Coroner Higgins began an inyesti- gation into the case to-day.
 Coroner Higgins this afternoon an- nounced that he would not conduct any further Investigation of the death of Baglin, as two physicians had stated to him that the mans death was due to heart disease and that the injuries received from Me- Ginnis were not sufficient to cause death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Taft Nearing Home.

Norfslk. Va. Oct. 1.-The battle ship Louisiana, bearing Secretary of War Taft and party homewarl bound from Havana. Cuba, passed in the Virginia capes this morning accom- panied by the battlesrips Virginia and New Jersey. The battleships, which
 came in the capes in the midst of a severe northeast storm with the wind blowing 5e miles an hour on the put
 side and very high sea. proceeded at once for Hampton roads to transfer the party in very stormy weather fo the dispatch boat Dolphin. awaiting to convey them to Washington. whcr. they probably will arrive early to- morrow morning. The three battle ships will go to Lambert Point to coal The Taft party had rough
 trip up the coast after running into the northeaster which followed them into Hampton roads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
 FORTUNES FREAKS
 HELPS 4 WOMAN Miss Jennie ? DDS, Aged Sixty of Troy, InheIts -third of Estate
 of Chicago Magnate SISTER MANS SECOND WIFE Millionaire's Widow Dies Insane, and Law Robs Children By
 His First Wife.

Chicago, Oct 17.-By a strange freak of fortune, and yet through the obvious Interpretation of familiar law. Miss Jennie Phipps. 66 years old, of Troy. N. Y., has inherited $1,0OO,- 900 of the $3.OO0.OOO left by the late w. T. Baker, one of Chicago's fore most financiers. The spinster heiress is not of the Baker blood, being mere- ly the sister of the millionaire's sec ond wife. and yet she will receive as her share of the estate two and .ne- half times the amount inherited by any one of the five children of Baker, born of his first marriage.
 A bitter phase of the situation for the Baker children is, that had that part of their fathers estate forming the value of the dover right of his second wife been in real and not in personal property, it would have re- verted to them, since the. widow would have had only life interest in any real estate, whereas, personal property goes absolutely to the wid- ow.
 As the matter stands, Miss Phipps, who is said to have been without any income at all, except that allowed to her by MT Baker out of consideration for his second wife, becomes possessed of big block of the biscuit trust stock, nearly half interest in the electric company that lights Tacoma and turns nearly every wheel in that city; half interest in the ice com pany that supplies Seattle with Q third of the ice consumed there, and much other gild-edged securities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
steamer struck se,err Weather.

New York. Oct 1T.-Unusually se- we're weather was experienced by the steamer Mexico. which arrived here from Havana to-day. Captain Stew ems said that from the time the Next co passed Morro castle until she reached New York there was a sue cession of heavy gales with high seas The steamer pitched and rolled vio- lently and all the passengers were seriously affected. on Cape Lookout the gale from the north increased to seventy miles an hour and the great seas pounded the Mexico continuous ly until after she had passed in San dy Hook. The Mexico brought among her passengers number of newspa- per correspondents who went to Cuba during the recent rebellion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
AT SEAS BOTTOM
French Submarine Boat Wont Down and Now Lies in 30 Fathoms
 of Water
EFFORTS TO RAISE VESSEL

Paris, Oct. 17.-A feeling of the deepest pessimism prevails at the min istry of Marine here on account of the disaster to the French submarine boat Lutin, which left Bizerta, Tunis. yes terday morning for plunglng expert ments, having on board crew of fourteen men, commanded by Lieu tenant Phoepon, and which was re ported last night to have disappear ed. The principal hope of floating the boat in time to save the lives of the men seems to lie in the presence of the Danish salvage steamer Wilhelm, which happened to be off Cape Farina, forming the northwest boundary of the gulf of Tupis, and which was i'm mediately summoned to assist in rais- ing the Lutin. The Danish vessel has machinery capable of lifting 1.o00 tons but the submarine boat lies in 30 fathoms of water and 1t is pointed out that the submarine boat Farfadet, which sank last summer in the same vicinity but in only 10 fathoms of water, was nine days at the bottom and when she was re-floated all her crew were dead.
 Marine Minister Thomson conceived the plan of trying to get heavy chains from the forts at Blzerta under the hull of the Lutin and thus lifting her from the bottom. But 1t Is feared that the tugs and other vessels on the spot may not be equal to the task md the marine minister therefore ordered two powerful salvage vessels, the Polypheme and the Dromadalre, to start immediately from Toulon to the scene of the disaster, and assist the Cyclope, Ishkul and Rebir, which, with the Berger Wilhelm, are already on the spot
 Although no news has been re- ,ceived from valetta. 1t Is assumed that the British admiralty officials and the governor of Malta have re sponded to the appeal for assistance sent from Bizerta yesterday, at the instance of the British consul general at that port, who suggested that the French resident general telegraph to Malta for salvage assistance.
 It became known to-day that the Lutin had on board two supple mentary engineers, who had been de tailed to watch the diving experi- ments. but is is not definitely known whether they are included In the fourteen men. which 1t was an nounced from Bizerta last night. went down in the submarine boat under the command of Lieutenant phOepop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
ENDING Of THE
 BROUWER TRIAL foU Witnesses For Defense and Four For Prosecution Swear to Truth
 of Opposite Statements
AGED MOTHER ON STAND
Say. Son Was Not Alone With Wife on Night She Died Verdict
 Perhaps To-Day.

Toms River, N. J., Oct. 17.--The last witness ip the Brouwer murder trial left the stand q few minutes be- fore 6 o'clock last evening and the lawyers will begin their summing up today.
 Bitter feeling was aroused Ut the conclusion of the trial by the testi- mony of several witnesses called to impeach the testimony of witnesses for the defense Trevanian F.. Hyer, a brother of the late Mrs Brouwer. declared that Dr Brouwer had sworn falsely when he testified that Miss Marie Kearns. the nurse to whom he Is alleged to have sent flowers during his wife's illness. had never called up on him at his house. Mir Hyer tcsti- fled that the day before Mrs Brouwer died Miss kearns came to Toms River; that Dr Brouwer met her at the station and took her to his home: and that later he (Hyer) met her there and was introduced to her by Dr Brouwer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Attempt to Raise Boat.

Bizerta, Oct 17:-Preparations for m attempt to raise the submarine boat Lutin, sunk near this port yes terday with Lieutenant Phoepon and fourteen men on board. were started at dawn. Admiral Bellue left here at an early hour to verify the spot, three miles on the coast where the L.utin is supposed to have sunk. Al hough the bottom at that point Is sandy there is no mud, as in the case If the submarine Farfadet, which sank near there last summer and which went down deeper and deeper IS the salvage operations proceeded. The chances of. raising the Lutin to
 he surface in time to save the lives ,f the crew are regarded as slim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Convention of Dentists.

Boston,. Oct 17.-Dentists from New England and middle Atlantic 'tates gathered in Horticultural hall. his city, to-day for the twelfth an- ,ual meeting of the Northeastern Dental association, which will hold essions through Friday of this week. meeting of the board of censors preceded the regular business meet 'ngs. The earlier sessions were talk en up with reports of officers and committees. after which came the
 nnual address of President Thomas I. Barrett, D, D. S.. of Worcester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Reject the Demands.

Essen, Prussia, Oct 1.-The Mine Owners' association of the Rhenish- westphalian district has rejected ths, miners demand for an advance in wages and will recommend this courze to the National Mine Owners association. which will convene in Berlin this evening. The Rhenish- wcxtphalian association admits the workmeu's argument regarding the increased cost of living. but says the government Is responsible ani must appiy the remedy In revising the tar in law. referring evidently to the ir- creased price of meat since the 1rw tariff went Tn effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
c. E. GLADDEN. DEAD.
Another of the Men Struck by Train
 in Local Yards Died To-day.

eC. E. Glidden of Springfield. who was struck by an engine near the Meriden junction on Monday evening died this afternoon about 3O'cl0ck at the Waterbury hospital. where he has been since the accident Tha i'm mediate ease pf the death of Gliddcn was shock.
 Cilidden belongs at '0SS Main street. Springfield. He has q son employed as conductor on the New Haven road. and has also married daughter liv ing in Springfield. as well as other relatives in New Britain.
 Glidden is the second who has met death in Brooklyn this week by rail road accidents. On the same evening that Glidden had his leg cut of. Frank M. Davis of East Hartford had both limbs amputated by being run over by n train in the freight ward and died next morning at the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Regiment Transferred.

Cronstad,- Oct 17.-The Yenesei guard regiment. which played an i'm portant part in the suppression of the mutiny of August 2. has been transferred from Cronstadt on ac- count of the progress of the rsvolu- tIonary prcp7randa among the rank and file Two companies were en- tireiy von over and their officers were unable to prevent them from hosting nightly procismztions in the barracks of other regiments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
BanscrS in Session.

St Louis, Oct 1.-The opening regular sess,on of the annual conven- tion of the American Bankers asso- citation was called to or'ier to-day in the olympic theater by President John L Hamilton of Ioresfon. TIL The many different meetings of vari- ous branches of the parent conven- lion divided the attendance yesterday into groups hut to-day the full at tendance of delegates was centralized in the general convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17

New York, Oct. 17.-A cablegram from Mfr Croker arrived yesterday in which he intimated that he would be in New York before long. and con- firmed the rumors that he Intended to make his home here.
 It has been an open secret among Mir Croker's closest friends that his residence abroad has become unsatis- factory if not positively distasteful to him. He has not found the peace of mind and seclusion that he sought and which prompted him to forsake America. Of greater importance in influencing his return Is a change in his domestic relations in New York. Concerning this. none of the family nor Mir Croker's personal friends will say a word. Ire latter. however. know that the For Sale" sign which has been displayed on the old family home at T East Seventy-fourth street for more than year has been taken down. The house is now being over hauled from cellar to garrett.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Moran Was Overcome.

Boston. Oct 17.-District Attorney John B. Moran, candidate for gov ernor. who was overcome at the con clusion of his address at the demo- cratic ratification meeting last night, slept soundly throughout the night, and serious results are not expected. The district attorney is weak from the strain of oyerwork and he has said that his strength must be used sparingly during the campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
pcatb of an Actor.

New York. Oct 17.-Frank Nor daunt. we'll known actor and man. ager. died in a sanitarIum in Bedford City. Va. last Monday. after suffer ing four years with a nervous dis order. Mr Mordaunt's last appear ance on the stage was at the Four teenfh Street theater in New Eng land Folks In 1902. Arthur T. Markham vas NIT Mordaunt's real name. He was born in New England e4 years aSo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Thomas Accepts Place.

Nee sHaven. Oct 17.-Edwin 2. The a 3of Orange this afternoon ac- ceT5wn. e democratic nomination for C. oom n probate of the New Haven . S z Se Sat a meeting of the chair , = S tufle town committees. n his S.e took occasion 10 comment on the acceptance speech of Mayor SfudIey. the republican nominee for the same position
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
The Closing Session.

Buffalo. N. Y., Oct 1.-The clos ing sessions of the American Mission lry Society of the Disciples of Christ Degan to-day. Reports from the vari- rus affiliated interests of the society we're received. namely, National Bible School association. National 3eyenolent association. National Christian society and Business Mems 'ssociation. Reports from the sev- sral bureans of the general organiza- ion of the Disciples disclose great ,ain and progress in all branches of te work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Jumped into Hudson.

New York. Oct 1s.-Narie stif1ov. aged zs. vho gave her address as 2s4 BOlyston street. Boston. attempt ed to commit suicide by jumping Into the Hudson liver at Eishty-rinth street to-day She vas rescued and sent to !. Hood Wright hospital She rf1l recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Man, Delegates There.

Portsmouth. O.. Oct 17--More than geo delegates are her to attent the annual convention Q. the Ohio vsIleyImprovement association which opened today uithzn address of vel come by Governor Harris of Ohio. Every city and town In the Ohio val ley was represented and many men ug national prominence are here to participate in the proceedirEs- Rep resentstives Of many ether river im- provement sssociations from other parts Of the country were a1so pres e7t and the anzIzzmst,on Of all the waterway associations will he urged hy Conere<<nsn Joseph Russei of Louisianz- vho vas one Of the speak CTS snnouncei for the convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-17
Co,,r,r,or Get. Dam,rrs

Iartfcri. Ocf. 1I.-JuiSe Robin son in the superior court today Aani- e-i down a ds~sisicl awarding S2i.- nre aa ts Jehiei va-ehn . co1frsctnr If Stamford. uko srei the city If New Britain fer sia0sl Contractor Vaughn huiit tie new reservesr for Neu Britain anj sued fer extras oa the work