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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Terrorists al Warsaw Shot Down Postmaster and Also
 Several of His Assistants
AND ESCAPED IN CABS
A Number of Bystanders Were Injur. cd During inc Scrimmage. Rob berS We're Socialists and
 Displayed a Red Flag.

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Feb 22.
 The postoffice, on Wspolna street, was attacked at noon to-day by q band of terrorists, who shot and kill- ed the postmaster, two special clerks and two soldiers guarding the office and wounded score of bystanders. The terrorists robbed the safe of the cash and stamps and escaped in cabs.
 The robbers belong to the fighting socialists and displayed a red haa while making their escape.
 The postofiice authorities admit that the robbers secured several thou- sand roubles. This was the first i'm. portant raid in two months, and shows that the terrorists were not suppressed, as the authorities al> legged. {
 The incident has caused intense ex. citement here and arouses fears of . recurrence of the sanguinary events of the early winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
MAYBElv MEXICO
Defaulter Walker Now Thought 10 Be Safely Lodged al
 Monterey
PINKERTONS GOING

New York, Feb 22.-According to a business man who returned yester- day from New Britain, Conn, William F. Walker, the absconding treasurer of the New Britain Savings bank, Is believed to be in Monterey, Mex.
 The information, he said, came from a Connecticut man who is now in Monterey and who, it is said, met and spoke to Walker there few days ago.
 The bank officials, it is said, are inclined to believe that Walker is in Mexico, and Pinkerton men have been sent to try and locate him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
CITY NEWS.

The case of Mrs Julia Daly against the estate of N. ]. Daly for $4.500 has been set down for trial for next Tuesday in the court of common pleas in New Haven Last Sunday Attorney \. R. Bronson of counsel of the estate went to Florida to get the deposition of Attorney George E. Terry. who was MT Daly's counsel al the time the divorce was allowed Mrs DaIy some thirteen years ago. Mr Bronson is expected to return home this evening.
 The board of directors of the Business Mems association held a meeting last evening and elected Rob. ert P. Lewis a director in place oi Walter W. Holmes, who was made vice-president- Mir Holmes. E. O Goss and John B. MulIings were ap pointed a committee to confer witl the Consolidated Railroad Co to pro cure better passenger service be tween Waterbury and New York. an, a resolution endorsing the petition for a charter for the Waterbury-Nill ] dale Tramvay Co was passed-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
IMPORTANT DECISIONS.
One of Them Affects Famous Platt
 Mill Case.

New Haven, Feb 22.-Judge Thayer of the supreme court to-day handed down two decisions in inter- esting Waterbury cases that have been in the courts for years.
 In the slut of the Platt Bros & Co against the city of Waterbury. a case in which the allegation was the pollution of the Naugatuck river. In the first suit brought by the plain tiffs judgment was rendered in their favor and damages to the amount of $15,000 were awarded. In the sec ond, as the city claimed that the con- ditions had been improved, damages of $4.241 were awarded.
 In the case of Nathaniel R. Bron- son as atrustee of the estate of E. s. Wheeler & Co, who sued to recover on some old assigned accounts, dam ages of $11,142 yere awarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Hostilities Resumed.

Paris, Feb 22.-The Nicaraguan legation to-day furnished the follow ing dispatch for publication: Mana qua, Nicaragua, Feb 21.-Honduras having violated the treaty of Corinto and renewed her provocations, hos tilities were resumed Monday. The Nicaraguan troops triumphed and are now marching upon Tegucigalpa." " Tegucigalpa is the capital of Hon duras and is situated about fifty miles from the Nicaraguan frontier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
WOMAN IS CRAZY
Flora McDonald's Mind Com pleteIy Gone and She Fails
 10 Recognize Husband
A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR

Chicago, Feb 22.-With her mind almost completely wrecked, Mrs Flora Mcdonald, who yesterday shot and killed Webster s. Guerin, was removed last night to the annex of the Harrison street police station, where her husband, Michael C. Mc- Donald, spent most of the night with her.
 After her removal her condition became gradually worse, and she could neither recognize Mcdonald nor others who had questioned her earlier in the day.
 Bromides and hypodermic iniec- tions were given her almost every hour.
 From the time of the tragedy until late hour last night Mrs Mcdonald talked in a rambling manenr and lit tie was obtained from her concerning the motive for the crime. From other sources and also from pieces of crudely composed verses that were found in her handbag and taken from her, 1t was learned that Mrs McDon. aid has been possessed of an all-ab- sorbing passion-a love for some one Developments after the tragedy led to the belief that 1t was Guerin. The verses were written in an uneven hand, and the writing is believed tc be that of Mrs Mcdonald. Treachery death and undying love are among tEe subjects touched upon in the | varses.
 Mrs Mcdonald told the police tha' Guerin had been levying blackmail or her and that repeatedly he had ob tained sums from her on threats o exposure. This explanation, how ever, was contradicted by Mcdonald who said he never had given his wife large sums of money.
 Guerin's relatives declared tha since Guerin had been boy Mrs Nc Donald had been enamOred of hin and that she had continued her at tentions even after he had used ever! influence to break his relations witl 1 her
 It was said idic last night tha Guerin recently became engaged to west side young woman. This situa tion was considered as significant, in asmuch as 1t may have meant tha he had served notice on Mrs McDon aid that her relations must cease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Exportation of Cotton.

Washington, Feb 22.--American pocket books were enriched by prac- tically $5OO,OOO.OO0 through it's expor- tatlons. last year of cotton and It's products, according to statement issued to-day by the bureau of statis- ties of the deparmen of commerce and labor. The exports of these pro ducts amounted to one-fourth or 2s Der cent of the $1,773, 100000 worth of the domestic exports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
The Day in Boston.

Boston, Feb 22.-Washington's birthday was observed in this city by general suspension of business and by numerous meetings of military and patriotic societies. The annual reception to the people by the gov ernor was held this forenoon in the hail of flags at the state house. Gov ernor Curtis Guild. Jr, shaking hands with several hundred citizens. The day was cold and clear. There was a widespread display of flags through. otu the city and suburbs. A large number of local sporting events with basketball predominating were ar ranged for the afternoon and even. ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Chess Match To-day.

New York, Feb 22.-Play in the ninth international cable chess match between the United States and Great Britain for the Sir George Newnes trophy, was begun to-day The trophy now is in possession of the Brooklyn Chess club, having been held continuously since 1899, and to- day the contest may be the decisive one for permanent possession of the prize. Each country was represent ed by ten players. the Americans being quartered in the rooms of the Brooklyn Chess club and the British CTS in the Savoy hotel in London.
 America won the toss for move and decided to play the whites on the odd numbered boards, great Britain talk ing the white pieces on the even numbered boards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Lincoln's Daughter.

Burlington. Ia Feb 22.-Warren Beckwith divorced husband of Jessie Lincoln Beckwith daughter of Robert T. Lincoln was married to MISS Blanche Julia Cutter of Aurora here last night. The couple left for New Orleans after the ceremOney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Caused Q Sensation.

Berlin, Feb 22.-The wreck of the British steamer Berlin has caused a sensation here. as the Rotterdam Harwich route is the one usually fol lowed by Germans in travelling to and from England. There have been hundreds of enquiries at the offices of the line here. Several members of the German Opera company who were among those drowned resided in Berlin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Long Span Won.

Liverpool, Feb 22.-The final heat in the Waterloo cup. (blue ribbon for coursing, or dog derby" which was run of nj Altcar to-day, was won by Sir R. w. Buchanan Jardines Puppy Dog Long Span, which beat the sec ond season dog Glenbridge. The lat ter is exceptionally large. weighing "A pounds. The betting when the ties were started. February 70. was 100 to 14 against Long Span winning the cup. This morning the betting was II to 10 against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
MRS GoRMAN WINS.
Famous Breach of Promise Suit Terminated at Hartford.

Hartford, Feb 22.--The jury in the suit of Mrs Theresa German or this city against Thomas K. Fitts of Ashford returned a verdict to-day in favor of the plaintiff and awarded her s4,4OO damages. This was suit for breach of promise. The plaintiff Is 57 years of age and the defendant 7s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Crew Perished.

Copenhagen, Denmark Feb 22.- An unknown three-masted schooner went down off Jutland to-day and the crew of eighteen perished before as- sistance could reach them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
a.....,,.,,en Repors uatr.e.

ST. PETERSBURG. reb. 22-Ths reports spread abroad that the emperor and the empress had been assassinatef are utterly and absolutely without foundation. There was not even a ru- nor of the occurrence here until it was teleyraphed in from London
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
ATTHE HAMPsoN- -sELLEw STORE
February Furniture Sale

There are lots of careful buying housekeepers in Waterbury that, could they realize the many bargains we are offering in odd pieces of fur- niture scattered in goodly quantities through these immense warerooms, they would spare no time in picking out some of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
sux Hour Battle.

Mansgua. Ntcarauga. Feb 2-The NIcarauean forces on February 0 esptured without opposition the town
 6 EI Hruinfo in Honduras and yes- frriay afternoon after six hours of 0rhting the Nic1rauean army occu- nird Sanbernar1ox- Many Hondu- nu< were Killed CT wounded and the ruereafing aruy left Isrse quan<ities 6 amuunltiea snd ri1es on the neld-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Severe Storms Continue.

Berlin, Feb 27.-Severe storms continue over western Germany. The waters of the Rhine are higher at Cologne to-day than they have been for fifteen years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
WEATHER roREcAn.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and csntinued cold tonight. fair to-mor- TOW slowly rislnE temperature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE BUYMO NOW FOR FUTURE DELIv.
 FRY. WHY NOT YOUf

Heres a partial list of what thero is. Every piece is a bargain at ks regular price. To be able to buy them at such big discounts is a rare chance. These goods were all made to our order and are not job lots made up cheap for sale purposes only. They are guaranteed by us just as much as any other piece at the regu> lar prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
PRICES $e.50. $e.75. SPAS. $7.75.
 $8.50. $0.65.

They're we'll worth 9 per cent more-in fact you will pay c third more in any New York store for equal quality and style. Don't pass this opportunity by without looking them up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
AN $s5.00 PARL0R SUIT FOR
 ONLY $68.W.

$500 Baby Carriage Fur nobes for 5000 Chartered Oak China Closet Tor ........... .-.......... $lS.UV s75O0 Chartered Oak Buffet and China Cabinet for ......... S3p.83 A 54-inch Chartered Oak Buffet, value 5000. half price ..... 5000 $500 Chartered Oak Buffet for
 .............. .......... $22.JO s2s.OO Chartered Oak Buffet for
 ..-.-. ..-...-.. .........-. &1s.00 s5I.JO Chartered Oak sideboard
 for .... ....-. .......-.. $37.J0 5000 Chartered Oak Buffet for
 ...... .-....-.-- .....-..-. k52-J0 s1e.50 Hard Decorated. yunis Mar tin Rocker for -........ 0.B sI5.0o Hard Decorated. vunis Mar
 tin Rocker for ... c SIS s10.O Hand Polished Rocker. Ma
 hozany Finish --.... ... 1.O Hampson-Sellew quality can bs recognized In every piece offered. These reductions in a way look ri- diculous. but 1t is only in keeping with our way every February of sel- ling out all odd pieces and taking ths room they take up to display new goods already crowding in upon O. Tke Ha.psssSe1sv FusiRws C. Watersuxv ieenev fs g,e ce1ohsn1oa
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
IN THE NORTH SHOW WINDOW.

A big lot of Best Quality, Hand Made Willow Chairs in white, green and mahogany color. Upholstered h the latest and best coverings. ].
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-22
Graphic Account of wr~ck.

London. Feb zz-The Great East ern Railway compsny's steamer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
NEW HOTEL OSTEND.

ATLANTIC tIIl. y. ].
Occupies oue-Half square OF
uuobStvucted beach 'front.'
fell a5t cSu.IO WALTER J. BIZBY.
I 5W .A.s7IIEiM tactic anu AIN; ,aNcs., 50.
-EJlG TI Y. j " Fl sfrUm station and N0un. pier;
ocean view: premises extend 10 beach, bathin. from
house; 81 up. Booklet. PAUL I. ROSECRANS.
Iy..-.Gt, esr.i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
Old Time-Tabl

From the Boston transcript.
There is worse employment OF your time
than reading old advertisements and time
tables in the garnet of a rainy day The
perusal Of old timetables WILL among other
good effects have that of reconciing you
to your transportation privileges by dem
onstrating that your fathers were much
worse. You complain because the shortest
time by rail to New York is five hours, at.
tained only at the price Of a special ticket
But think how your poor father must have
dence reminded the travelling public with
typographical emphasis. that the running
time between Boston and New York was
eight hours. The Boston and Albany as
the old Boston and Worcester and the
Western railroads had become by CONSOLE
dation not to be outdone, resorted to black
faced type to advertise that it, too, made
the two cities in eight hours.
Eight hours was liberal time enough for
the New York-Boston run by either line.
one would. think. to forestall even the posi-
bility of delay save by unavoidable acct
DENTS. but conditions were often unfavor-
able. The Shore Line transferred its trains
across the Thames river at New London
by big steam ferry boat, and If the water
was rough or the fog was heavy, this was
slow operation that proportionately cut
down the margin of running time left. The
Boston and Albany made its promise or
eight hours with a mental reservation. for
its schedule shows that one of its three ex-
presses took eight hours and ten minutes
AMI the other two eight hours and a quar-
ter and twenty minutes respectively. 1t
was about 1875 that the railroads cut the
time to seven hours and a half, and took
considerable pride in demonstrating that the
feat could be accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
Eskimo Mary.
From Outing.

FROM outing. r-.t
AS the days heightened and the sun, as
sorting his power. pushed higher and higher
ABOVE the horizon, the glare upon the white
expanse of snow dazZled our eyes, and we
had to put on smoked glasses to protect
ourselves from snow blindness. Even with
the glasses, our driver, Mark, became par
TALLY snoW-blind and when, on the evening
o. the third day after leaving northwest
river, We reached his home, at karwalla.
an Eskimo settlement few miles west of
Rigolet, it became necessary for to halt
until his eyes would enable him to travel
again.
Here we met some of the Eskimos that
had been connected with the Eskimo village
at the worlds fair at Chicago in 1873
Mary, Marks wife. was one of the number.
She told me of having been exhibited far
west as Portland. Greg, and / asked:
Mary, aren't you discontinued here after
seeing SO much Of the world? Would you
not like go back?
No, Sir" she answered. "'Tis fine here.
where L has plenty of company. lis too
lonesome in the states sir.
+ But you can't get the good things to
eat here--the fruits and otner things"
insisted.
Il like the oranges ard apples fine. Sir
but they has no seal meat or deers meat
in the states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
POWER FROM ELECTRIC EELs.
Result Of Recent Experiments by a
Venezuelan Scientist.
From the Chicago Tribune


Prof. de Esperando, head of the govern
ment college at Caracas Venezuela had a
hundred average-siZed electric eels cap
tured and copper wire encircled around
their necks just below the ears and then
connected them with motor, the eels re-
naming In the river near the shore.
Their violent Hopping and contortions
proved a most uncertain sort of electric
current so he procured another hundred
and put them into a zinc bath which he
had in his house and connected it with the
motor and found that they produced about
twenty horsepower, With this he ran a mill
and lighted up his house and grounds. The
power from each eel sufficient to produce
forty-five candle incandescent lights
Prof. de Esperanto also has found that a
motor can be run for twenty four
hours VITA 100 cells in tank three feet
long and IL feet square and weighing COM
plete less than POO pounds.
1t is claimed that the largest ocean
steamers aoat be run with 300 600
cells. producing 10000 horsepower and con-
tanned in a tank not larger than 1Ox1ox1J.
This plant of course will have to be du-
piicated so that when the energy in one is
exhausted it can be hoisted from the
hold to the deck that the light from
the sun can infuse new energy into it while
the power is furnished by the relay plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
The Hard-Biting ella.

| From the Chicago News.
OF some of the strange ways Of the gila
monster, that little-known creature of the
southwestern deserts correspondent
writes: Il have had some experience with
gila monsters and can state that, no mat
ter what scientists may claim. the gila
monster is a good thing to shun Indians
and MeNicanS have a horror of them and
fear them more than rattlcsnake. 1t be-
lieve that the bite of the gila monster is
dangerous because of the creatures habit
of eating lizards. bugs and rodents and
then lying on sand so hot that it blisters
the hands and feet of men. The heat
causes the food to putrefy in the stomach
evidenced by the fact that the teeth are
often covered with fermented. putretei
froth from the food. A bite has the same
effect as the cut of a dssecting knife used
on a cadaver: in other words the inocula
ton of deadly poison.
Quite InaS or THAI ans Sgort he
stubby tail is used in jumping. just as a
Kangaroo uses his tail. The gila monster
bites like bulldC G and has the tenacity OF
a swapping turtle l once saw some men
string was tied around his neck. The gila
monster was crawling around on the
ground. trying to get away, but was pulled
back by the string. This was carried on
till the creature became furious. The
crowd around the gila monster knew moth
ing of his power to spring. Suddenly he
sprang up and bit man among the
crowd on the hand. leaping fully two feet
from the ground
another instance. this of man whose
chief object seems to have been a foolhardy
display of fearlessness: He was holding
one Of the monsters in his hand by the
back of its neck. SO It could not bite him.
He dropped his hand to the side of his
leg. The gila monster shut his teeth down
on his heavy duck overals. taking a double
piece out where the cloth folded, as quickly
as pair of scissors could have cut the
fabric. and as cleanly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
Fortunes Found in the Lowly Clam

From the Outing Magazine
Many valuable pearls have been found in
the last five years. One found near Lam
sing, Iowa, in 1862, was sold in Boston for
$1,000. 1t was nearly an inch in diameter
fawless and of the regular pearl color
The Queen Mary, found the same year
and in nearly the same place. is now
owned by Chicago lady ana cost her 500
90. 1t is of a lovely pink color and is
somewhat the shape of cranberry 1t was
nearly lost to the world, however as the
tired clammer overlooked it when he was
sorting over his shells just before his late
evening meal His wife, waiting more or
less impatiently for him to finish while the
supper cooled in the nearby tent. seated
herself upon pile of ''culls.' and while
idly tossing them about she noticed some
thing sticking to one of them. A close eX-
animation revealed an enormous pearl par
tia..y imbedded in the she'll In his joy at
the recovery of the fortune he had so care
essly thrown away he declared that she
must keep and wear the beautiful jewel
but when a buyer appeared the same even
ing and offered her the price of good
farm, a house in town and enough besides
to keep them both running they came to
the conclusion that while the jewel might
look out Of place with her calico dress, the
farm wouldn't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
Curfew Rings for Teachers.
nskogee Cor. Kansas City Sta

Muskogee Cor Kansas City Star.
The school board has applied the curfew
law to school teachers of Muskogee. From
Tulsa and McAlester comes information
that the school board at each place has
made a similar order.
The boards of education in these towns
have decided that the teachers In the pubic
schools must cut society nVe nights out vi
fine week at least. The boards have given
it out that they do not expect to see the
teachers out after o'clock at night through
the school week, and they 90 NOT aud
that the teachers are at liberty the otner
nights This order has created storm
in r. . towns mentioned. Some Of the teach
ers are in open rebellion and say that they
vii, % where they please and when. and
sone of them have done so, but 1t Is no.
ticed they are waiting with some appre-
hension for the next meeting OF the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13
HUMoR OF LONDON Cables.
Some of Their Remarks When the Til
Is Not Forthcoming.

From Tit-Bits.
One of the strongest objections to the in
PRODUCTION of the taximeter in London was
that the cabman would be deprived of any
opportunity to display his choice selection
of language and skill in humorous re-
partee.
Some of the hanson fraternity, of course,
have no sense of humor but the majority
are decidedly facetious. Here are some
examples of witty and sarcastic "cabby-
isms.'
To appreciate them properly 1t must be
understood that the fare has offered a
single shilling in payment for a ride just
within the two-mile limit:
Are you quite sure you can spare thiS?'
remarks the cabby with a bump of humor
Dye think you'H be able to rub along on
the other nineteen till next Friday? It's
gon' the pace yknow.'
IF you'll take my tip, guv'nor," runs an
other form of gentle reproach, you'll go
and see hoculist. You allied this bus by
mistake. You wants a red green or
yellow! a, ,bus-black amt in your line at all"
Thank yer. guv'nor.'' says another
cabby, with apparent emotion; thank yer
kindly. Yer offer is well meant, but
couldn't go for to do it, Saying which he
makes a pretence. of handing the shilling
back to the astonished fare. But l can't
sell him. guv.nor. an that's a fact. Yer
'andsome hoffer'd make me rich for life,
but / tell yer, can't sell i'm.
One cabby, who was an excellent actor
on receiving his shilling burst into tears
and between his loud sobs jerked out: al
sorry you force it on me, guy nor I am
really. The hincome tax peoplell be down
on me now
An excellent .'cabbyism'' was perpetrated
in the suburbs one night. AS the fare let
himself into the house he was RECALLED
somewhat as follows: Go in quietly sir
in case the old woman wakes up and ears
me drivin' away She might stop the rest
of yer pocket money for this extrava-
gance."