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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24

Now is the time for you to select the Christmas piano. Go to-day or tonight and see the beautiful instru- ments displayed at the warerooms of the F. H. Lewis Go, 24 East Main street.
 There are many fine and useful ar ticles suitable for a Xmas gift, but is there or where is there anything as nice, anything more appreciated by the whole family than a fine piano.
 You will agree that a piano lends refinement to the home, educates the children, and is a source of great pleasure for years to come.
 Why not select piano and have it sent home the day before Christmas?
 At this popular store only the best pianos are sold. instruments having worldwide reputation for thorough goodness; old well known makes such as Haines, Knabe, Newby & Evans, Schencke, Marshall & Wen dell, Doll, Kimball, Armstrong and other instruments of equal note.
 Here you can buy piano right, and when we say right we mean right in every sense that the word implies. Price, terms, quality, style-every- thing that goes to make good, fair, honest deal
 You can certainly afford to buy a piano for the terms will be arranged to suit your purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Philippine Students.

Washington, D. C.. Dec 24.- Ninety-six of the Filipino students now In this country will complete their four years course in different colleges, technical and high schools, next spring. and all who pass the re- quired civil service examination will be given positions in the public ser vice in the Philippines. David P. Barrows. director of education in the Philippines. who left Washington for San Francisco to-day. after confer ring with President Roosevelt and the omciaIs of the war department. has issued a circular for the benefit of the students who will apply for gov ernment positions at the conclusion of the period of study in the United States.
 Director Barrows says that no stu dent who has the disposition to do his best need fear that he will lack em- ployment on his return to the islands. as the various bureaus of the Philip pine government are fin need of trained and educated young men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
RALEIGH CITED IN.
Mayor Thoms Asks Him to Appear
 Before the Safety Board.

DcIOfe Afc os&Acty AOaTus
 By order of Mayor Thoms, City Clerk Sandland has notified James ]. Raleigh who was appointed super numerary policeman by the board of safety last Wednesday afternoon, 10 appear before the board at special meeting to be held next Wednesday and there to answer questions regard ing his habits during the past five years. He has the privilege of having witnesses to support whatsoever statements he shall make
 William J. Reynolds, driver for Engine company No. 3. has also been notified to appear with witnesses, if he chooses. to answer to charge Of intoxication while on duty.
 Regarding Releigh's case. be was supernumerary during the small pox epidemic and while on quarantine duty in the north end he. it was said at the time, became under the in- fiuence of drink and rather than face charges of intoxication which were brought against him. he resigned.
 It is now said that the members of the present board of safety were not aware of this when electing him last Wednesday. but this is not SO. for a member of the board stated that all the members knew Of it. and that the purpose for examining him next Wednesday Is merely to show that 1t is not because a man fell once he should remain down forever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Earthouakc Waves RccorIed.

Berkeley. Cal. Dec 24.-The omori seismograph at the students observa- tory of the University of California recorded earthquake waves yesterday at hours 26 minutes 35 seconds Pa cific standard time. which indicate that severe earthquake has oc- cured at distant point. Prof A. O. Leuschner. fin charge. said: Careful measurementof the eseismograph made by A. ]. Champeiux give the follow ing: Time of commencement, g hours. 20 minutes. 35 seconds. Pacific standard time: duration of prelim- mary tremor. 1 minute. 2s seconds; duration second stage of preliminary tremor. minutes. 1s seconds: dura- ton strong motion. II minutes. 3s seconds. The motion Is shown in the east and west component only. The average period of the waves vas is seconds"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Fraser House, Bay City, Destroyed

Fraser House, Bay City, Destroyed.
 BAY CITY. Mich. Dec. 24. The Fraser house, the oldest and largest hotel here. has been completely destroy ed by fire; loss. SQ0,000. The flames were discovered by the night clerk. who aroused all the guests and in mates. It is believed that no lives were lost. John O'Neil, the hotel fire man, was overcome by smoke and is probably fatally injured. Albert Brown, guest of the hotel. who was sleeping on the fourth floor. had a mar now escape from death. Finding es- cape by the stairway cut off he crawl ed out on window ledge. Before he could be reached with ladders his strength failed and he fell to the cleo. tric light wires below There be clung until rescued by the firemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Lynchers Must Stand Trial For Kill.
 ing of a Negro.

Washington, Dec 24.-The su- preme court to-day decided adversely to the defendant the preliminary questions in the case of Sherrold Shipp and twenty-six others of Knox, vile, Tenn. charged with contempt of the supreme court in the lynching of a negro named Johnson after the court had taken cognizance of the case. The opinion was handed down by Justice Holmes who announced that with the preliminaries disposed of the court would proceed with the prosecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Cast On the sand..

Highland Light. Mass. Dec 24.- The two masted fishing schooner Fortuna. which was wrecked outside Portland harbor a few weeks ago and has sinice been drifting about a dangerous derelict, was cast upon the sands a mile north of the High Head life saving station early to-day. A fresh northeast wind was rolling 1T
 heavy sea when the vessel struck and she will probably go to pieces.
 The schooner William Marshall which went ashore here ten days ago Is breaking up under the battering Of the heavy surf and her cargo of lumber is scattered along the beach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Di.p.se over |. Penny Cause. Tr.s..

Dispute Over . Penny Causes Tragedy
 CHICAGO, Dec. 24. Because his wife had only cents when he de- handed a nickel. William woodrich, a teamster. fifty-five years old. shot her to death and then committed suicide. The tragedy occurred in a bedroom ad- joining a kitchen. where two daugh- ters of Mrs. Woodrich were sitting. The husband wanted nickel to buy beer. Mrs. woodrich searched the house and finding only { cents of fered them to her husband. He struck the coins from. her hand and, after venting his rage verbally. followed her into the bedroom and after killing her turned the weapon upon himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
MINERS GOING AWAY.
Caused By a Strike Which Was De.
 clared By Industrial Workers.

Chicago, Dec 24.-A despatch to the Tribune from Goldfield, New, says:
 As the result of strike called on Friday by the Industrial Workers of the World, the miners or this section tion are leaving in entire trainloads.
 Goldfield is rapidly becoming a deserted citiy. Many business men have discharged the majority of their employees and some are contemplating closing their doors.
 The population of Goldfield has de- creased from 15,000 to about 7.C.e within the last week. The strike still continues and every mine. mill and smelter except the Hay Monnette and the Francis Mohawk is closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
DOUBLE COLLISION.
British Steamer Had 8 Narrow Es-
 cape Sunday Afternoon.


 Norfolk, Va, Dec 24.-The British steamship Albiana. captain Trinnick, with cattle for Liverpool, was in a double collision Sunday afternoon, from which the vessel narrowly es- capped sinking, just as she was leav- ing the Lamberts Point coal piers here. The Albiana assisted by the tug Louisville, was backing out from the piers after taking on bunker coal and the tug Crisfield was off !.amberts Point shifting from one side to the other of railroad transfer barge she had in tow. The barge first struck the Algiana on the port quarter buck ling fourteen of the steamships plates. The steel tug then came on cutting a seven foot gash in the port side of the Algiana which but for the fact that she was listed to the port, when the impact came, would have sunk when she lighted.
 The Albiana was lowed to Newport News for repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Thought Judgment Day Haa Come.

Thought Judgmeat Day Had Come.
 NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-The steamer Celia, from ports on the west coast of South America. brought as passenger Mrs. H. E. Moss. who was in valparai- so on Aug. 16 last when that city was devastated by an earthquake. Her sx- periences were very trying and severe She says she thought the end of the world had come. There were 5000 persons lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Cut Woman. Throat.

New York. Dec 24.-Because his affectionafe advances were repelled. Thomas Ciares. a Cuban negro cigar maker. who had been until Saturday a boarder in the 133rd street home of Mrs Clara Wells. 8 years old. also colored, cut the voman's throat with a razor to-day. slashed his own throat and then jumped from a window three stories to the paved yard. His skull vas fractured Cisres and Mrs Wells were taken to a hospital Ciares undoubtedly viil die The woman probably will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Waldo Out. o'Keeae In.

New York. Dec 24.-Rhinelander Waldo. first deputy commissioner of police. resigned to-day and was i'm mediately superseded by Arthur J. O'Keeffe. who has been the second deputy in charge of the borough of Brooklyn. Captain Frederick H. Bugher, who has been secretary to Deputy Waldo. becomes the second deputy commissioner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Emnlores Get Dividends.

Fall River, Dec 24.-In a letter to the employees of the Bourne mills Of this city announcing the regular profit sharing dividends. Treasurer George Chase to-day informed the op- eratives that a ten days vacation would be given them in the summer of 1907 and that a 50 per cent extra dividend would be paid in connection herewith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
WRECK ON 800 ROAD
Moose Jaw Train In Head-on
 Collision at Enderlin.
NINE DEAD; SIX NORMALLY WOUNDED
Both Engines Wrecked = Passenger Cars Thrown Down Embankment Turned Turtle and Took Fire.
 Many Saved From Flamss.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 24.-Nine per sons are known to be dead, six others are fatally injured and at least twen- ty-fve others were hurt in the wreck last night of an eastbound accommo- dation train on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railroad at Enderlin, N. D.
 The train from Moose Jaw, Canada, Is due at Enderlin at 11:45 p. m., but was about two hours late. The en- gineer was running at high speed in an endeavor to make up the lost time. As he swung around curve just before entering the yards at Enderlin switch engine was shifting string of box cars to a side track. The cars did not clear the main track, and the passen- ger collided head-on with the switch engine.
 Both engines were wrecked, and the passenger cars were thrown in confu. sion down a small embankment at the side of the track. Several of the day coaches were turned bottom side up and the passengers pinned beneath the wreckage, which took fire from the car stoves.
 The passenger train was heavily load ed with people going to spend the holi- days. Most of the casualties occurred in the smoking car and first day coach, both of which were splintered.
 Enderlin is the divisional headquar- ters of the railroad, and rescue party was soon at hand endeavoring to re- lease the imprisoned passengers from their perilous position. Many persons were in imminent danger from the flames, which were fast spreading through the cars. Axes were wielded by willing hands, and the roofs of the overturned cars were broken open and the dead and injured taken out as quickly as possible.
 It was a race between the rescuers and the flames, but by herculean ef- forts all of the injured were removed before the flames reached them.
 Nine bodies were taken out and laid beside the track, while the injured were taken in hastily improvised am balances to hospitals and hotels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
HUNGRY MILLIONS.
President Roosevelt Asks Aid
 For Stricken Chinese.
OUR TRANSPORTS TO CARRY FOOD
Situation h Appalling - Crops and Thousands of Dwellings, Destroyed by Great Floods - General
 Call to United States.

WASHINGTON Dec. President Roosevelt has issued a proclaslation calling on the people of the United States to contribute funds for the re- lief of millions of famine sufferers in China who are on the verge of starva- tion. The president says that he will ask congress for authority to use gov ernment transport vessels to carry food to the famine stricken region. The proclamation follows:
 There is an appalling famine in Chi na. Throughout district covering 10000 square miles and supporting a population of 15,O0O,OOO. the crops have been destroyed by floods and millions of people are on the verge of starva- tion. Thousands of dwellings have been destroyed and their inmates are without homes. An urgent appeal has been made for the assistance of the United States.
 Our people have often under simi- lar conditions of distress in other coun- tries responded generously to such ap- peals. Amid our abounding prosperity and in this holiday season of good will to man assurcdly we should do our part to aid the unfortunate and relieve the distressed among the people of Chi na, to whom we have been allied for so many years in friendship and kind ness.
 T shall ask congress upon it's next day of session for authority to use our transport vessels to carry flour and other food to, the famine stricken re- zion.
 T recommend that contributions for the purchase of such food and for oth- CT appropriate relief be sent to the American National Red Cross, which will take care of the expenditures Such contributions may be made either through the local Red Cross treasury or through the department of state or may be sent directly to Charles Hal lam Keep, Red Cross treasurer, Unit ed States treasury department, Wash ington."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Beld Burglars as Freepors.

FREEPORT. \. J.. Dec. 24.-A bold burglary was accomplished here early in the morning by cracksmen who en- tered the handsome residence of Mat thew T. Murray. wealthy New York CT. whose home is in the exclusive wocdcleft section. and got booty to the value of Si.0o0. The indications are that the burglars came and went by automobile and that chlcroform was used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Castro Too m For Operation.

CARACAS, Dec. 4.-The condition of President Castro. wh9.issat Macuto. is becoming mora and more alarming. An operation Is deemed necessary. but the weakened state of the sick man does not permit of an attempt in this respect being made. The arrival In Venezuela of General Jose Manuel Hernandez is not confirmed, but ru- mors of serious revolutionary move ment in the western district continue to be circulated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
An American Be,t.

St Petersburg. Dec 24.-The tech nical commission of the general stan has recommended the adoption of an American military web-cartridge belt. haversaek and 30 on. for the Russian army. This equipment. which is put on in one piece. is far lighter than the present Russian out fit. each piece Of which is donned sep srately. The American equipment also costs 20 cents less perman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
snain Ancr ArtiIlrr1.

Madrid. nec. 2i.-The foreign min- ister repiyiax to . question in the chamber of deputies to-day said ttai Spain was still trying to secure the restitution Of the artillery left in Cuha when the treaty of Paris vss signed and was also continuing the negotiations to sccure rccognitio1 of the spanish deif cf the island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
NEW TRAFFIC MANAGER. Large Increase in Mileage Calls For
 A New Official.

New Haven. Dec 24.-Owing to the large increase in mileage oper- ated by the Consolidated Railway Company. the electric trolley system controlled by the New Haven road. the directors have decided to create the position of traffic manager of the Consolidated Railway Company. for which position has been selected Arthur B. Smith, at present assist ant general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific railroad. He will assume the duties of his position on February 1 with headquarters at New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
sir House. B.r..a at Beilev.e.

PITTSBURG. Dec. 24.-In . Ire at Bellevue. a little hamlet thirty miles east of here. q. w. Morrell was se- riously burned and six dwellings were destroyed. causing a loss of S5.00O. The Ire originated in the house occupied by the Morrell family and had gained con- siderable headway before 1t was dis covered. Morrell and his wife were burned In rescuing the children, who were sleeping on another floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
R~venue from Chri.sm.. rree..

Bangor. Me. Dec 24.-A revenue of at least s3o.000 for this season has been netted by the farmers of this state through the Christmas tree industry. It is estimated that over 1eo, 900 or more trees have been sent to the large cities from the Maine woods Most of the trees have been frs which are said to be valzeless for any other purpose. as they are ruined by ants before they reach timber
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
TURKEYS FOR STRIKERS.
Printers in Hartford Remembered By
 the Typographical Union.

Hartford, Dec 24.-The interna- tional typographical union has sent a check for $155 for the local print CTS union. which Is to be expended to- day in buyinig turkey for each of the sixty-two competitors who have have been on strike for more than ono year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Went Into Earct To-slaY.

Dznielson. Dec 14.-The advance fn wages of from 5 to 10 per cent which vas granted several weeks ago to about 1000 cotton mill operatives fn this section Of the state. vent into effect to-day. Nearly all the cotton mills in the eastern part of the state have granted an increase in wages to their operatives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
DEAD AT HIS POST.
Train Tears By Station With Dead
 Engineer ut Throttle.

Toronto, Ont. Dec 24.-With the engineer dead at his post and his hand on the throttle. the Canadian Pacific railway Hamilton express tore through Parkdale station Saturday afternoon. The fireman, alarmed at the increased speed. made for the en- gineer's box and found the man dead. He applied the emergency brakes and the train came to a standstill. The engineer was John Paul. It is sup posed he was struck by semaphore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
ENGINE AND TRAIN
Collitlcd Near Rochester To-day and
 Two Were Killed.

Rochester. \. Y.. Dec 2l.-A light engine collided with passenger train No. on the Buffalo. Rochester X Pittsburg at Ealeys crossing near Eagle to-day. Michael Lynn. of Rochester. engineer. and Henry Gath. of Warsaw. fireman, of the passenger engine were Killed; George McNally, engineer of the light engine was bad. ly injured and F. Palmer. fireman of the light engine is reported to have been killed. The smoker and baggage cars were smashed and the passenges coaches hurled from the track. but no passengers were injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Rig Plant Earning.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec zi.-A special from Marietta. Ga. says tha. the plant of the Georgia Manufacturing and Public Service Go is burning. The fire is not yet under control and the loss up to the present time is s25O. eco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Store of ExnIonitcs.

Riga. Russia. Dec 2f.-A large store of explosives for the manufac- ture of bombs has been discovered at the Aetna factory, of which many of the employees are reyolutionists. Seven Lettish bandits have been tried by drumhead court martial and shot near Mitau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Cold in New York.

New York. Dec 1.-The local weather bureau announced to-day that on Christmas day fair to partly cloudy and cold weather will prevail in New York city and vicinity. but not quite SO cold as that of this morn ing. The winds vfll be fresh from the northwest and north.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Fu.rr tl.in. F.l-rhcrd.

Paris. Dee 1f.-An o6cizI note vas fs<ued today announcing that the statements. pabiished abroad. tn the effect that the French government ssrt a note to the powers in anftcfpa- tion Of the protest from the vatican zrzfrst the erpufsion Of Mgr Non- tsrrini. are absoi1.sIy fzlseL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
sd the stunt.

Chicago. Dec 2i.-Robert G. kel- sey. a member of the Long Island Automobile club. arrived in Chicago yesterday. one week "out" from New York He left there the previous Sunday on a wager that he could take an automobile to Chicago In one week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Y1r~s sc sus.crsb.

Washington Dec 24.-L. Kiop~ch. esiifcr ef the Christian Hrrzd. vas fhe frxt to sub<rTife funds for the relief of the staying Chine>e. in re- rponse to fhe pre<iieut's procaBxfsou- He sutecxfhrd &50u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
WHIST.

Nov that cooler weather prevsfs vh.st will again become the psstfns auriux the winter u10nthsL h sfI- v.rvnre we will sell solfd silver feu- snoons T5c to S1 each. tzb1espopuu as ez ..s and e,.so each- An kin1s of soveIffer suIsabIe for prisrs- Wafek sor our bzg ea1e. ooumen<fnG 0e1snsr |1s. lon11g sve va 1ns Lnns c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
CITY NEWS

Pay your subscription tonight If you want the January number cf the wornan's Home Companion hrst c,sss magazine vhich gocs ire vita every subscription paid in advance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
I,~rrr.t. Wrrv n..fe,.

Havana. Dee 1f--A dispatch iron Cuines today an,o..c>1 tkat . D. troI Of rural euar1s k.s had an e1- eDsnter vffh Ave fnszrE<nts in v1bcA tuo of the fnDurDeefs v<re kilied- svo vsrs eapfufo1 sn1 e ofn esf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Lxsehaeld Ertrs.elx csad.

Liteh6eld. Dec 34-For the fourth tine this winter the mercsyy to-day dropped several degrees bslow zero. Ieo has formed on sone of the smaIl- Q Iakes and ponds near hefe to the enscknem of alnost . foot vhicA b FumnrkabIs fw the mo1th ef Ducum- -. Qs6o11ng . ezunG1un4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
Kulrd Rr unkpuun-

Lukow- Poland. Dee 34--Colonel ObrourheR. commznder of tie Ezgk- sy-1rst 1nfnntry- has been kiIIsd oa hh esenfe neor heFe by sn unkneun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
HarEu runpcAR.

rsrec>s< for csssers5esf- Pair ss- night. eptaer ensep< in norfhvest porfIca: Tu111nv ntr. eunx1oue1 ess1: nonk nsrs1vua v1B1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
xo PAYER rO-ssonnow.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-24
AT THE HAMpsoN-sEILEw srolI
Don't Knou,
 What 10 Buy for orChristn,as?
OUR FOURTH FLOOR ID OFF FOR VISITORS FRON 6 A. Y 70 10 P. M. UNTIL XMAS.

4V '. 0. uN4A4 AAdos
 There is on the. fourth floor 16,0oo square feet of floor space cov1ro9 ]! with splendid pieces of furnikura, suitable, appropriate and most deuoPNs able for Christmas gifts. < You can spend either s10o up e, S100.00 .j Visitors welcome. 90 come In tp-onZ and look around. f Smokers' Tables, $300, &4.00, 0ooi and up to s15. (, High Pedestals for the Boeoop' Ferns. A to $25.
 Couches. s12.50 to e6o.oo.
 Pictures, 50 cents upwards. q sideboards, ParIor Chairs, TsbIe1t Suits. I Everything of the highest ordee.
 Choice Music Cabinets and Ladlcs Desks.