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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
ANOTHER STRIKE BREAKER HAS QUIT.
WORK OF LEGISLATORS.
Members Are Now Getting Down to
 Real Business of Session.

RGal buSlneSS or SoeSSaOu' Hartford, March 1.-The Comley Bridgeport judgeship was the main question before the general assembly this week, and it managed to stir up the most serious. if not sensational, fight over a court judges election in the recent history of the Connections legislature. Charges of Various kinds were hurled back and forth between the contesting parties early in the fight, and some very bitter things were sadd bv leaders in the debate In both houses. Last week, 1t will be remem- bered, the house recommftted the re- port appointing Judge Comley ito com mittee. Tuesday of this week the re- publican leaders in the senate took up the matter and rushed the election through in spite of strong opposition from the democratic senators This sent the, matter back to the house on Wednesday, and after a prolonged and bttter debate, in which the democratic opposition was shut off by the previous question. the election was confirmed. Judge Banks of Fairfield, the leader or the republican side of the house, did not remain in his seat during the debate. and so did not vote. At first question that the democratic opposi- tion attempted to make q non-partisan affair, it became, at the final vote, a strictly party vote, the entire republi- can contingent in the house, filling three out of the four divisions on the floor, unanimously standing by the committed
 The deadlock that has existed for several weeks over the reference of the bill repeating the general railroad law was broken on Thursday by the action of the senate in withdrawing from the reference to the railroad committee de- cided upon in that branch, and con- curing with the house in referring the matter to the judiciary committee. The expected fight in the legislature over this matter wall therefore come before the Judiciary instead of the railroad committee.
 In spite of the favorable action of the house this week in passing a bill extending the last date for the election | or q representative from any town from the first of February to the first Of April, in order that Bethlehem can seat new representative in place of MT Hayes, deceased, it is not at all certain that this step will be taken. Senator Walsh held 1t up In the upper house on Thursday, claiming that it was altogether too general provision to pass without investigation, and 1t lis expected that when it comes up for f. nal action there will be some discus sion in the senate.
 The committee hearings are being urged along rapidly now by the va1-i- ous chairmen, with the end in view to bring the session to close by the mid- dle of May. Something like a third Of the measures before this legisia- ture have now been disposed of, and. unless the general railroad bill and the representation matter take a great deal of time the outlook is for an unusually early adjournment.
 The legislature will this coming week get down to 10:30 sessions. a mo- tion to that effect having passed on Thursday. Tuesday as usual the ses- sions wdll open at 12:3O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
HICCoUGHs CAUSED DEATH.
Was Retired Army Chaplain of Fort
 Logan.

Chicago, March 7.-Exhausted by an attack of hiccoughs, which had lasted without interruption for seven days, the Rev J. F. McCleary, an army chap lain. formerly of Fort Logan, but late ly on the retired list, is dead at the residence of his son-in-Iaw, Captain Alvord, at Fort Sheridan.
 The chaplain, a hale and vigorous man of 6S years, had an attack of pneu- monia three weeks ago, but recovered after a stubborn fight against the dis ease He was rapidly convalescing when, seven days ago, he was attacked by a spell of hiccoughs. Several doc tors at the fort were consulted, but their efforts to relieve him proved fu- tile. The patient grew weaker from day to day and finally he died from ex- haustion.
 Chaplain McCleary who spent most of his service in the west, had devoted himself to writing for magazines and newspapers since his retirement and had contributed many articles to vari- ous periodicals. Three children sur vive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
HAVE THE WOMAN IN THE CASE,
LITTLE GIRL BURNED. Playing About Bonfre When Her Clothing Became Ignited.

A serious and what may be perhaps
 a fatal burning accident occurred this afternoon on Avon avenue, Ben Mohr. The little 7-years-old daughter of Mich ael Callahan, a fiagman at the Wash fngton avenue crossing, was playing with some other children around bon fire when the wind blew the flames on to the little Callahan girls dress. Neighbors who saw the little girl run ming with her clothing all in blaze rushed out and put out the fire, but not before the clothing was almost burned from the body. The little girl was frightful1y injured and Doctors Russell and Ligouri, who were called in, said there was not much chance of her Hv- fnU
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
AN ALL NIGHT SESSION.
Committees of Conductors and Train
 men Discussing Matters.

Committees of Conductors and Train-
 men Discussing Matters.
 New Haven, -1arch 1.-The general committees of the conductors and train- men of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad held an all night session, at which Val Fitzpatrick of Cleveland, O., vice-grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train men, and c, w. Wilkins of Cedar Rapids, Ia, senior grand conductor of the conductors organization, were pres ent. Nothing was given out, but as far as indications went the committees seemed firm in their contention that their grievances should be presented Jointly to the company.
 A committee of the firemen's organ ization also asked for an interview, but met with refusal on the grounds that one of their members of the committees was not an employe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
DIR FISHERS REPORT.
Tells How Scarlet Fever Was Treated
 With Anti-Streptococcus.

Tells How Scarlet Fever Was Treated
 With Anti-streptococcus,
 New York, March 7.-Dr Louis Flsch- er of the Willard Parker and River side hospitals, has just completed his clinical report of the results of treating scarlet fever with anti-streptococcu Dr Fischer describes how he came to use this serum and how 1t affected two children.
 The first case was that of child Az years old, whose case was diagnosed as one of scarlet fever. Owing to the weakened state of the child sopsis was feared, and the doctor injected 20 cc. of Aronson's anti-streptococcus serum on February 15. 1903. The childs con dition improved gradually and contin- uously.
 In the second case a girl 8 years. old, the doctor was called into consultation on February 20. The child had been i'll three >days with Q temperature of 1O4 the day previous, and 1O5 1-5 on February 20. Her pulse was weak and rapid There was loss of appetite and general apathetic condition.
 Owing to the severe general infec- ton, IDr F1Scner dSdlH ueCiueu " SlVc an injection of the anti-streptococc serum of the same strength as in the previous case. On February 23, when he saw the patient again he noted the entire disappearance of necrotic patch es in the throat. and the conditions were identical with those of the first case.
 Dr Fischer, however, warns prac- titioners that great care should be ex- ercised in judging this new serum from a small, though successful, series of cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
CASHIER DIED TO-DAY

Lowell, Mass, March Tired IT. Ella. formerly cashier of the Appleton Ma, tional bank. who shot himself Thurs day afternoon, died to-day without hay. ing recovered consciousness from the time he inflicted the fatal wound. The suicide Is attributed to mental aberra. tion following an attacking of the grip Mir Fla was 3S years of age and lie leaves widow and one son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
TWO MOlGDERS WENT OUT.
Because The Lights Were Trim
 med By Non-Union Men.


 a Strike, However-His Plant Is a Union One, and It Has Contract With the International Union.
 Because they did not like the fact that the lights in the foundry were being trimmed by non-union trim mer, two moulders employed at the Manufacturers foundry, 27 Benedict street, quit about II clock this morn ing. They first stated to Foreman Rob ert Allen that they wouldn't stand for such work and the foreman told them that 1t was a matter of choice with them whether they would or would not work. They decided not to work, Ed ward ". Beach, secretary and man. ager of the Manufacturers foundry, said to a Democrat reporter that there was no strike. Two men out of a dozen in Foreman Aliens room quit work because they were opposed to the lights being trimmed by non union trimmer. He furthermore stated that if all the men went out there wouldn't be strike, for the Manufac- turers' foundry was a union shop and had an agreement with the Internation- al union. All he would have to do would be to write to New York and q new set of men would be sent to him. He expected that both men would be back to work on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
HTAIrH oFF1cER ACTS.

He Says the Schools Must Not Be
 Opened Monday.
 Naugatuck, March 7.-Notwithstand- ing the fact that the board of educa- ton yesterday decided to reopen the schools, Health Officer Smith to-day issued notice to President w. T. Ro- denback of the board that the schools must not be re-opened. He said that when at this time the authorities were getting the epidemic under control, 1t would not be advisable to take this course. He protested against the ac- ton of the board yesterday, but finding no attention paid to him he thought it necessary to exercise his authority and demand that the schools be not re- opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
VERY EXCLUSIVE cLUR

New York Society Women Have or
 ganized Athletic Club.
 New York, March 7.-Society women of this city have organized an athletic club, with members from the Newport and Long Island sets. The club will be very exclusive. Members have thus far refused to allow their names to be used in connection with the club. They want a club house in the Fifth avenue district, not far from the Delmonico and Sherry corners at Forty-fourth street.
 Athletics among the exclusive set have become exceedingly popular dur ing the last few years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
GRANTED WAGE INcRpAsE.

Chicago, March 7.-The woodworlc- CTS employed by the Millmen's associ- ation have been granted substantial wage increase, but in return have given up the right to go on sympa- thetic strike. The new agreement arises the minimum wage for bench and woodmen to 28 cents an hour and that Of the wood carvers to 30 cents an hour. It affects between 1,S00 and 5000 men and means an aggregata yearly increase of $160, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
TRYING TO SETTLE TT.
Company Will Not Recognize Union
 Will Take Men Back

5E hs
 Vancouver, B. O., March "A com m1ttee of the Vancouver board of trade has had several conferences with the Canadian Pacific strikers in the hope of mediation, with the result that conditions of settlement have been in- 1terchanged between the strikers and the company. The strikers demand the return to work of all peaceable en- ployes and no discrimination against the union. The company is willing that the strikers return to work, as indi- viduals, and that none should be sub Jected to discharge for anything that may have occurred prior to the strike. The company. however, declares that it will not recognize the United Brother hood of Railway Employees. Meantime the tieup of the Canadian Pacific rail- way and steamship business continues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
MORE STORM WARNINGS.

Storm Moving Rapidly and the WinE
 Will Be High ToINight-
 New York, March 1.-The local weather bureau has received the fol- lowing from Washington:
 ssTo Observer, New York: South-s east storm warnings are displayed along the Middle Atlantic and New England coast; storm central in the Middle Mississippi valley moving rap idly east-northeast. The winds along the Atlantic coast from Hatteras north ward will become southeast, increas~ ing to high tonight and shifting to west Sunday.
 tsIENRY..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
LIVED IN NEW HAVEN.
Nellie Fletcher Who Met Her
 Death in New York,
Tine Woman Lived in Chicago for Nearly Year-Her Departure from Chicago Hastened By Parents of Man Who Had Assisted Her.

l Chicago, March 7.-The question, "Who was Nellie Fletcher, and was she the victim of an unknown poisoner ill New YorkY' was answered in Chicago l last night so far as her identity Is con cerned
 | While developments here throw no light on how the young woman met death in New York boarding house early this week, they reveal that her home was in New Haven, Conn, and that she is supposed to have been mar ried several years ago to man with whom she did not live long, returning to the home of her mother in New Ha- l ven.
 l It also is revealed that Mrs Fletcher, who was 26 years old, came to Chicago l late last June, and until Friday, Feb ruary 27, lived at the Empress hotel, North Clark and Maple streets. On | the day of her departure she said she was going to New York to visit friends. The information concerning Mrs Fletcher comes largely from Alfred Manierre, A years old, of No 61 Belle vue place. who became acquainted with her while he was 8 student at Yale. When he was graduated last June, Mrs Fletcher accompanied him to Chicago and at his suggestion se- cured rooms in the Empress hotel, where she remained till her departure for New York.
 l MT Manierre says he assisted the young woman in paying rer expenses and also gave her money on a number of occasions to enable her to obtain medical treatment.
 l According to MT Manierre, Mrs Fletcher assisted in supporting herself by working when her health would permit.
 | Mrs Fletcher's departure from Chi cago was the direct result of her ac- tions on Wednesday, February 25, two days before she left for New York. On that day she visited the home of MT Manierre's parents, Mir and Mrs George Manierre, No 61 Bellevue place. Just what happened at the interview is not known, but Mrs Fletcher left the Manierre residence soon after, and then came a number of conferences between members of the Manierre fam. ily. Latter Mrs Fletcher was commun- icated with and an arrangement was made whereby she was to leave for New York, which she did.
 New Haven. March Nellie Fletcher was the daughter of Mrs Catherine Fletcher of Olive street of this city. Her two brothers, Charles, employed in factory, and John, a rail road fireman. learned to-day of the 1 girls death, and after family confer. ence Charles went to New York to make arrangements for the disposal of the body. Members of the family au. thorized the statement that the girl had not been home in several years. They knew nothing of the girls ac- quaintance with Alfred Manierre, a Yale student. Several years ago she married drug clerk by the name of J. Mautte, who secured divorce from her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
MRS MANSON HELD.

Grand Jury Finds True Bill in Ash
 ford Poisoning Case.
 Putnam, March 7.-After hearing testimony in secret for two days the grand jury last night returned true bill for murder in the first degree against Mrs Lillian Manson in caus- ing the death by poisoning of Mrs Ju- lia Wilson of Ashford. No bill was found against George Wilson, the dead woman's son. who has been held with Mrs Manson, and he was discharged. The jury's verdict was returned about z o'clock last night The trial will commence Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. be- fore the superior court in this city. Mrs Mansonl heard the verdict without hinchings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
RECEIVED BY QUEEN

Rome, March 7.-Dowager Queen ,Margherita received in private audi ence to-day United States Consul-G en- eral DeCastro and MrsDe Castro. The queen showed considerable interest in the large number of Italian emigrants going to the United states and ex- pressed satisfaction at the fact that there were now so many Americans in Rome
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
ADA REHAN's COLLECTION.
Fifth Sale Reaches Over Eight Thous
 and Dollars.

New York, March 7.-At the fifth session of the sale of the Ada Rehan collection $8,17S.25 was realized, mak- ing the total $32, ,215.50 The prices were lower than on the preceding day though the attednance was fully as large.
 An old Flemish tapestry brought $500. Hartley's bust of Ada Rehan in the costume of Katherine went for $425. J. l.. Manning bought it and it was said to go to the Chicago Art in sttute. Augustin Daly paid the sculps tor $1,600 to execute the bust. Four hundred dollars was paid for the Fran cois suite in "The Tanning of the Shrew." The sale will be concluded this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
FLAT BOAT OVERTURNED

Glens Falls, N. r., March 7.--By the capsizing of a flat boat used as ferry at Spears Falls today. number of men were drowned. The number is believed to be ten. Sixty men were on the boat and in swift current mass of ice and logs struck the craft which in the confusion was overturned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
SHOWS A DECREASE.

Berlin, March 7.-The Reichsbunks report for 1902 shows a turnover of $47, ,9S1, ,50O, ,OO0, a decrease of 3O,25O,- previous year. The net earnings were $9,223, ,250, a decrease of $1 ,o64,- 750 from 1901. The dividend paid was 5.47 per ccs.t, against 6.25 per cent in 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
GIRL IN MANS ToGS.
Enlisted as Private in the Regular
 Army at Fort Totten.

Army at Fort Totten.
 New York, March 7.-Dressed in a suit of mans clothing that fitted her to perfection, handsome young girl en- listed as private in the regular army at Fort Totten, Willets Point. last Monday, and remained at the fort a day and night before her secret was revealed and she was taken home by her father.
 As to the name of the girl and her motive for trying to join the army, the utmost secrecy is maintained. Major Arthur Murray, the commandant of the post, has admitted the general truth of the story, but refused to go into any details.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
KING EDWARDS HORSE BEATEN
Grand National Steeplechase Candi-
 date, Ambush IT, Defeated.

London, March liking Edwards s Ambush II, his majesty's candidate for the Grand National Steeplechase to be run at Liverpool on March 27, was defeated yesterday in the race for. the Grand Military Gold Cup at the Sandown Park steeplechase meet ing by his stable companion, Marpessa.
 The king drove to the course in a glass-covered motor car in expecta- ton of seeing his horse, which was a hot favorite, show great improvement over the form displayed at Kempton Park, where on January 30 he was un- placed in the Stewards Steeplechase.
 Yesterday Ambush II only was able to run third out of four starters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
CoCoANUT PLANT BURNED

Philadelphia, March 7.--The plant of the Franklin Baker Co, importers Of cocoanuts, Beach street and Fafrmount avenue, was partially destroyed by fire today. Loss, $100,ooo. partly covered by insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
Marian Hutchinson Taken In
 Custody For Burdick Murder.
HAD WORKED FOR BURDICK.

Superintendent Bull of Police Depart
 ment Says Woman Is Not Under Ar
 rest-She Is Merely Detained The
 Woman Was Taken to Police Head
 quarters Early This Morning on the
 Quiet-Later in Day She Was Re
 leased and Another Woman Taken
 Into Custody.
 Buffalo, N. Y., March TIA woman has been taken into custody by the police in the Burdick murder mystery. At 10 o'clock this morning Superin- tendent Bull of the police department declared that the woman was not un- der arrest, but that she merely was being detained.
 headquarters in a carriage and was guarded closely by Chief of Detectives Cusack, Captain Kilroy and Detec- lives Cornish and Coughlfn.
 It was early this morning when this was done and 1t was done so quietly and secretly that the fact did not be- come public proaerty until 10 o'clock. At that time Superintendent Bull called the city police reporters before him in his outer office and informed them that a woman had been taken into custody by the police on suspicion of being con nected with the Burddek murder case. Beyond that Superintendent Bull would make no statement. He said that he imparted the information to the newspaper men merely to let them know something that he thought they should know. Superintendent Bull was asked:
 sIs 1t true that an arrest has been made in the Burdick case?"
 No arrest has been made yet" re- piled the superintendent. ssWe simply have taken a woman into custody. She is now in my private office She was brought here between and 8 o'clock this morning. Beyond that am un- willing to say at this-time." The su- perintendent declined to discuss the Identity of the woman or the part of the city in which she resides. He said the woman was being detained in his private office.
 s'Is the district attorney thereY'
 Yes, he is.'
 'Is he examining the woman ?,s
 Not yet. The matter has not veA reached the stage where we are ready to examine the woman. We are mere ly doing some preliminary work be- fore examining her. AS soon aa we have examined her we will tell a1I there IS to tell about this"
 The woman taken into custody in Ine burdick case was taken from Al house at 10 West Tupper street. Al the house 1t was learned that she went there about six weeks ago to board with q Mrs Coughlin, who keeps thS house.
 Mrs Cough1in stated that the woman taken from her house by the police was Miss Marian Hutchinson, who came to the house on February IT. She said Miss Hutchinson worked for Burdiclz at the envelope factory up to four weeks ago.
 Miss Hutchinson was later released and Superintendent Hull issued d state ment saying that at no time had she been technically under arrest, although she was detained and questioned. This afternoon Assistant District Attorney Abbott arrived at police headquarters having with him in closed carriage another young woman, Apparently about A years of age. She was very handsomely attired. She was taken through the police commissioner's of~ flee and into the private office, where she was questioned by the authorities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
LAUNCHED TO-DAY.

Cruiser Chattanooga Got q SendOff
 This Afternoon. Elizabeth, N. T., March 7.-The cruiser Chattanooga was launched at 2:35 this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-07
DIRECTOR MERRIAM RESIGNS
Has Been at Head of the Census
 Bureau.

Washington, March 7.-Governor Merriam. director of the census, placed his resignation in the hands of the president today It will take ef- feet May 15. Governor Merriam re signs to accept the vice presidency of the International Mercantile agency of New York and will remove from Washington to that city.