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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-01
MAKING FIGHT
FOR HER LIFE
Anna Ross on Trial for
Murder Of Aged
Mrs. Leroy.
Companion of Victor Walki-
rez Faces Charge in
the Courts.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
111S Broadway, Nov. 80.


The trial of Anna Ross, charged with
completely in the murder of Elizabeth
Leroy, was begun before Judge Els
worth this moru<pg. Victor Walkirez.
her colored companion, is now serving
a life sentence in San Quentin and the
District Attorney and the police are Of
the belief that she is equally guilty and
will make a strenuous effort to secure
her conviction.
Elizabeth Leroy, an aged colored
woman, was murdered by Victor Wal
kirez on May last and her body was
buried in a shallow grave dug in the
cellar under her home at Golden Gate.
Both Walkirez and the Ross woman
were living in the house at the time,
and while the Ross woman admits hav-
ing witnessed the murder she claims
it was done against her will. Some
time later she informed the police and
the capture of the negro and his con-
viction followed.
She was held in the County Jail as
witness against Walkirez and some
notes that passed between them were
intercepted and it rs believed they con-
tain sufficient evidence to show that
she instigated the murder.
To-day's session was spent in trying
to get a jury. The trial will be con-
tinued in the morning.
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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-01
RELATIVES IN UTAH.

Kiniry has family connections or
friends in Salt Lake City and it is sus-
pected that he might head toward the
Utah capital.
In accordance with the expressed de-
sire of his mother, the funeral services
this afternoon over the late Policeman
James II. Smith were very simple
Chief OF Police Whitman of San Fran
cisco had sent word that he would II
the family was willing, furnish a large
detail of San Francisco men with a
band to attend as an escort and in
token of profound sympathy and re-
spect to the memory of a brave police
man. But the kind tender was de-
clined, as no display was desired. De-
spite this a large number of members
from the San Francisco department at
tended the services.
The dead policeman's home, 4S6
Twenty-seventh street, was the scene
of the funeral services. Officiating was
the. Rev. E. r. Ollie, pastor of the
First Methodist Church. The clergy
man in an eloquent eulogy laid stress
upon the lesson to be drawn from the
young officers life and his death. a
noble one, for it came as he was doing
his duty.
The interment was in Mountain View
Cemetery.
Mrs. Greiner has not completed ar
rangements concerning the disposition
of her sons body. which is at the
Morgue Coroner Mehrmann will hold
the inquest tomorrow evening in the
case of Policeman Smith and on the
following. evening in Goldstein's case.
Goldstein was born in East Oakland,
his father having been hotel keeper
here twenty years ago.
Before going to live at the Turk
street place Kiniry was employed for
two months by J. H. Boyson, the drug
gist at Valencia and Twenty-first
streets in San Francisco. Boyson says
Kiniry was a hard working boy and
of the most exemplary habits When
Kiniry applied for the position he
stated that he had just come from ST.
Louis and was at that time living with
his aunt on Guerrero street. His aunt
moved away and then Kiniry went to
live at 204 Turk street and that was
the last Beyson heard of him.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-01
HIS FIRST STRAIGHT VOTE.

This is the story that Jordan himself
tells, and he has told it more than once
around Oakland since the battle of the
ballot machines began. At any rate.
Jordan still represents the United
States Standard ballot machine.
In addition to this story. Jordan told
another in which Governor Pardee fig
ured to the Board of Supervisors. This
is the way Jordan told it to the Ala
media Supervisors:
Governor Pardee asked me to show
him how straight ballot was voted
on my machine, and showed him, Just
as / am showing you gentlemen. AS I
voted a straight ballot for his benefit
the Governor remarked, Frank, that
is the first time you ever voted a
straight ballot in your life I looked
at him and replied. Governor, there are
Others and the subject was dropped
right there"
But the little ruff1e in State affairs is
a mere ripple to what is going on in
Alameda County. Political features
are being traded in every direction for
votes for the ballot machines, deals are
being made, first on one side and then
on the other, and as the two machine
promoters are both residents Of Ala
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
DEATH OF SISTER JOSEPHINE.
Was a Frequent Visitor in Waterbury
 Where She Has Relatives.

Word was received in this city to- day of the very sudden death in. Har-' ford this morning of Sister Josephine of the Sisters of Mercy of that city. She dropped dead suddenly Heart failure is believed to have been the cause of her death.
 Sister Josephine was well known in this city, and has relatives here. She has often visited this city in company with Sister Thecla, superior of the con vent in St Patrick's parish, Hartford Sister Thecla is daughter of JaAaes Shearon of Wolcott street.
 Sister Josephine was born in Bridgs- port.@ After a preliminary school train ing she entered Mount St Josephs con vent Hartford, from which she gradl- ated. After she had made her profes- sion as4 a member of the Sisters of Mercy she taught school for many years in St Peters parochial school, Hartford. Later she taught in Bridge port and about two years ago she re turned to Hartford and had been teach ing in St Patricls parochial school She has been in the convent for about twenty-seven years and on next De cember she would have celebrated the silver jubilee of her profession as a re Iigius. She was of lovable disposi tion, of a very sweet nature and hel kind and gentle ways won for hel | many friends, which she always re tained She was ever favoTite witt her pupils Several of her former pu pills live here now. have grown to be young men and hold important posi- l tions in local stores. Her innumerable 1 friends will hear of her death witl -nnch sorrow and regret
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
FIRE STARTED IN STABLES,
Resulted In Loss of More Than
 $25O,OOO.

Lantern Overturned and Set Fire to
 Some Hay-Out of 12S Horses 100 of
 Them Were Burned to Death--About
 Sixty Wagons Were Burned-Also a
 Storage House.
 Pittsburg, Sept Sire which start ed in the stables of the Allegheny Transfer Co at Sixteenth and Liberty streets early this morning, resulted ill a loss of at least S200OOO, distributed over a greater portion of the block bounded by Sixteenths and Seventeenth streets and Liberty avenue and Spring Alley.
 The blaze originated in the stables, supposedly from the overturning of q lantern, setting fire to some hay.
 There were 128 horses in the stables and fully 100 of them were either burned to death or so badly hurt that they will have to be killed. James Sands, the foreman of the barn, who discovered the fire, was overcome by the heat and smoke and carried out in an unconscious condition. but will prob ably recover. Between fifty and sixty wagons and other property in the building was destroyed and the proper ty is a complete loss.
 In addition to the loss of the stables the storage house of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Go was partially destroyed, three two-story dwellings on Spring alley occupied by foreigners were com pletely wrecked by fire and water, and siderable damage was done by water and smoke to the Comstock Brass Manufacturing Go, the Theum- Der Manufacturing Go and several small storage houses.
 A revised estimate of the losses by the early morning fire on Liberty ave -nue to-day places the total loss at $263 O00. At least sixty horses were burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
SCHOOL OPENED TO-DAY.
Rooms Were Filled With Bright and
 Smiling Countenances.


 After the summer vacation of ten weeks, teachers and pupils of the pub lie schools returned to their work to- day, all ready to begin the fall term. It was ideal weather for the first day. With the exception of one teacher, who has been ill since last March, ev- cry teacher in the public schools was present to-day.
 The number of new pupils in all the | schools was very large, yet with the exception of the DriggS and Washing 1 ton schools, there was no overcrowd- | ing. The overcrowding at the latter 1 school was due to the contemplation 1 of the new Mulcahy school. This l school will not be completed until l about October 1. Three rooms were 1 to have been opened at this school to- day, but delay in completing the work prevented the opening. As many of | the pupils as possible who belong to the Mulcahy school were accommodate ed at the Washington school, but there | wasn't sufficient room for all and con- sequently about 75 pupils will enjoy a vacation for few weeks longer. Two new rooms were opened at the Bishop school, one at the Hendricken, one at the Walsh and one at the Barnard. Miss Anna Coyle of the Lincoln school has been transferred to the Barnard and Miss Minnie O'Connor of the Walsh school will succeed her. AS to the vacancies in the list of teachers, Superintendent Tinker, who has just returned from Europe where he and his wifi hoI hn hn coi1 that he had made no appointments Te Misses Mollie Mahaney and Mary Madden have been appointed at the spectively by the committeeman of those districts.
 On account of the non-completion of the Mulcahy school, the opening of the Kindergarten room at the Washington school has been delayed.
 At the High school everything pass ed off smoothly. Principal Wilby had things in working order in rather quick time. Notwithstanding that there were about 800 pupils to arrange in rooms and classes, everything was, so arranged that classes were heard this morning. In the freshman class there are 1855 pupils.
 At St Mary's school there was an in- Aux of new pupils. Over 15O new pu- pills entered the school to-day. The total attendance is about 925.
 The St Patrick parochial school re- opened to-day. This school has grown very rapidly since it was opened three years ago with kindergarten room Now it has five rooms, eight teachers and 360 pupils. Tn the kindergarten room there are 139 pupils The high est grade is the fourth. Various inn proVements, adding to the convenience and comfort of the school rooms have been made during vacation.
 The departmental system was in stituted at the Barnard school to-day. This system is in dse at three schools now, viz: Crosby, Lincoln and Bar hard. It is said that it will also be introduced at the Walsh school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
SECURED SULTAN'S CONSENT,
President Harper of Chicago Univer-
 sity to Start Exploration.

Chicago, Sept S.-President Harper of the Chicago university has secured the consent of the sultan of Turkey to an exploration of that country in the vicinity of ancient Babylon, accord ing to advices just received at the Uni versity of Chicabo. This makes the successful issue of an attempt begun in July, 1900, when application was first made for university exploring parties to enter the district
 It is understood that a party has been formed and that it will leave the university this fall
 The place where the exploring par ties will have special privileges is Tel Ibrahim, long regarded as a part of Babylon.
 In this vicinity are supposed to be the ruins of the temple in which Nebuchadnezzar offered sacrifices and the explorers hope to find the tomb of Abraham.
 President Harper met with the oppo- sition of the German government which was trying to secure excayating privileges in the same place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
ONCE CONFINED IN L1ToHF1ELD
Death Must Be Proven Before Estate
 Is Settled


 New York, Sept S.-Disposition of m bends upon the date of the death of longed to a prominent family of this city. He disappeared from the San ford Hall asylum at Flushing, L. l., in 1894 and never has been heard of since. .t
 Owing to complications between the heirs and the state on the question of the amount of the transfer tax, counsel has instituted proceedings in the surro- gates court to have the date of death settled
 The controversy, also involves the estate of Leonard Forbes Beckwith, his brother. at one time chief engineer of the subway commission. Both men were declared to be incompetent and left large property interests. Each in- herited estates of about half a. million dollars from their father. Leonard died intestate in 1895
 According to the petition of the ad- ministrators of the estate of Arthur Beckwith, he, in 189O escaped from an asylum at Litchfield, Conn and was two years later discovered. in Havana Cuba, living in squalor. He was in 1893 placed in Sanford Hall asylum at Flushing, pending proceedings begun in January, 1894, to have him adiudg- ed incompetent. He again escaped. In January, 1902, he was declared legally dead. It is now sought to have his death placed before that of Leonard, in which case the latter's heirs will get most of both fortunes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
CITY NEWS

A son was born last night to Mir and Mrs John NJ. Joy of Division street.
 Mrs Charles Johnson of Wolcott street is visiting friends in New Haven.
 Miss Julia Hayes of South Elm street will enter the freshman class at Welles- ley college this fall.
 The funeral of Philip Dunn the boy who was drowned in Naugatuck yes terday will take place tomorrow morn ing at g o'clock.
 Don't forget the re-opening of Miss Nellye Reeds dancing academy in Knights of Columbus hall tomorrow evening. The popular tWo-step called "Hiawatha," which took first prize at the teachers convention, will be danced for the first time. Music by Laviano. Afternoon and evening classes form ing.
 John Collins. Henry Myers, John Mclean, Alfred Peck and Walter Kel- ly, some of the local trolleymen who were employed on the Bridgeport lines during the old home week in that city, will evidently remain there perma- nently, as the others, A. Pouard, Will liam Fogatty. Edward Faber and Lewis Fisher. have returned.
 ''Steep1e Charlie and his suit for $1OO against the Reinhart Bros, Robert and George of Danbury. Were thrown out of the city court this afternoon by Judge Peas1ey. Charities proper name is John H. Dolan. He claimed to have placed his tools and other things which he uses in his business in storage with the Reinhart Bros and that they gave them away or sold them. When he wanted them he could not get them A general denial was the defense and a motion to non-suit was allowed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
INDICTMENTS RETuRNEn

\ Washington, Sept S.-The, federal grand jury has returned several indict- Ihents in the postal cases. The names of those indicted have not been given out
 Although seven indictments have been issued there are only six defend ants, indicating that one has been in- dic'ted twice. The officials at the at torneyis office refuse to siivuIge the names of the parties indicted, prefer. ing to wait until the papers are served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
HER HUSBAND.
Woman Shot In the Side and ... ... Will Die.
Crowd Set Upon the Man Who Did the Shooting and Beat Him - Police Forced to Draw. Revolvers to Get Man Away From Angry Crowd.

Chicago, Sept S.-Rushing in front of her husband to protect him from an attack by an armed man, a young wife last night received bullet i'll her right side, and physicians say she will die
 Mrs Ida Reckstein, B years old, is the victim, and after shooting her, Ru- dolph Hoppe, a saloon keeper, was set upon by a crowd of union cornice workers. who knocked him down ant were beating him over the head when the police appeared.
 Not until the police had drawn their revolvers and charged on the crowd dld the union men release Hbppe. He was then unconscious, but later recoy- cred.
 The shooting follorled a quarrel be- tween Hoppe and Reckstein at the rooms of the latter. Reckstein is said to have struck Hoppe and the saloon Keeper then drew his revolver. He fired twice at his antagonist without erect and as he fired the third time Mrs Reekstein jumped in front of her husband
 Frightened by what he had done Ioppe ran down stairs and went to ms saloon. He opened the cash reg lster and after taking the money hur- rled into the street. where he was met Dy the cornice workers. who had been celebrating Labor day. They had heard of the shooting and immef1iata- ly set upon him as above stated.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
1HE POPE'S SISTERS
Are Disappointed On First Wis., . @.: it to Rome. .

It Is Not What They Expected, But
 They Do Like the Wide Streets and
 the Electric Cars-The Sisters Are
 Stopping at a Convent While Their
 Permanent Quarters Are Being Made
 Ready.
 Rome, Sept S.-The three sisters of Pope Plus X, who lived with him in Venice and who arrived here yester- day, have not found in Rome quite what they expected. Not that they had any formulated desires, but the sisters thought they could not fail to be certain of resuming their intimate relations with the pontiff, wbile to theil unaccustomed eyes all is formal ity. They Shrunk from the curious glances cast at them this morning when they went all over Rome The sisters, however, could see no beauty in the ruins, having scarcely heard oI them. What they liked best were the electric street cars and the new, wide streets, so different from the narrow lanes of Venice.
 In tile convent where the pope's sis ters are stopping they are treated with great respect and attention.
 Speaking of the vatican, one of the sisters said:
 How big it is. Beppi the sisters pet name for their brother) should not feel he is q prisoner. But how he can can be bothered with all those soldiers and officials we cannot see''
 The permanant apartment, near the San Angelo bridge, selected for the sis ters. which is of most simple appear ance, will be ready shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
HIS GOLDEN JUBILEE.
Five Hundred Priests at Archbishop Ryan's Anniversary.

Ryan's Anniv iversary.
 Philadelphia, Sept S.-The golden ju- bilee celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of Archbishop Ryan's or dination began to-day at the cathedral Saints Peter and Paul. with the cele- bration of solemn pontifcal mass by the archbishop. The ceremony was attended by eight archbishops, 32 bishops, five monsignori and about 500 priests.
 Bishop Horstmann of Cleveland preached the sermon. Among the archbishop's guests are Monsignor Fal- conf, the apostolic delegate, and Arch bishop Harty of Manila. Hundreds of laymen also were present.
 The jubilee fund contributed by the Roman Catholics of the archdiocese amounts to $2O0,O0O. It was intend ed as a. personal gift to Archbishop Ryan, but he has devoted it to the archdiocesan fund to pay for St Vim cents orphanage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
TRAIN HIT BAKERY WAGON

Stonington, Sept S.-A bakery wagon driven by Clarence Willis, aged 2s years, was struck by an east-bound l gravel train to-day and Willis besides sustaining a broken arm is believed to be internally injured. The horse was killed instantly and the wagon was, en- .tirelY demolished. Willis was removed to the Williams Memorial hospital, New London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
BATTLE 0F LAKE GEORGE
Monument Unveiled To-Day by
 Governors of Four States

Guns Pealed Forth a National Salute
 as Canvas was Removed-Reading
 of Letter from President Roosevelt
 Was Part of the Program.
 Lake George, N. T., Sept S.-In. the presence of thousands of excursionists from nearby towns and northeast New York, Vermont, Massac achusetts and Connecticut, the governors of these four states, stationed at the four cor ners of the battle monument, pulled the fastenings which unveiled the bronze memorial of the battle of Lake George. 1t was grand occasion. Az the canvas was pulled away the guns fired a national salute.
 A letter from President Roosevelt was read, as follows:
 Oyster Bay, IN. Y., Aug 29, 1903 My Dear Mir Ferris:
 Tt is with real regret that find my. self unable to be present at the dedica- ton of the monument to Commemorate the battle of Lake George. I very earnestly believe in the wisdom in this new country of ours of keeping alive a sense of continuity with the historic past. It is a good thing from every standpoint, to commemorate in striking form the deeds that made Lakes Cham plain and George famous in colonial and Revolutionary days and again in the war of 1912. There is a peculiar appropriateness in placing a monument on the line of these two lakes which formed a highway of warfare followed by the war parties of Indians. of, col onial troops. of French and British, and finally of American soldiers.
 Hoping that you will have thor oughlV successful celebration, am,
 Very sincerely yours,
 {SigneD
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT ssMr Morris Ferris Secretary of Cole.
 onial Wars, New York City, N. '.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
TWO MEN ARRESTED.
Charged With Knowing Something
 About Chicago Barn Murders.

Chicago. Sept S.-James Redmand alias William OHNeil. and Arthur Tib- betts have been arrested on a charge of complicfty in the murders commit ted in the barns of the Chicago City Railway Go a week ago. The evi dence Redmond is entirely circumstan. tial, the chief part of it being hi: heavy expenditure of money during the past week.
 Redmond formerly lived in Kansas City and was. tried there in 1900 fo1 tue murder of a girl named Shu maeher. He was acquitted of the charge, however. Tibbetts was ar rested because Redmond was living in his house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
DIED OF SPOTTED FEVER.

Missoula, Mont, Sept S.-J. R. Bas kerville, a well known Associated Press operator whose home was in Wash ington, D. O., died here last night Of spotted fever, strange malady pe- culiar to this section of Montana. It results from the bite of a wood-tick and baff1es medical science. MT Bas- kerville was stricken upon returning from an outing in the mountains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
WATERBURY CHOSEN
As the Place for the Next T. A.'B.
 Convention.

South Norwalk, Sept S.-At to-day's session of the Connecticut Catholi,
 Total Abstinence union it was voted to hold the state parade and field day iD Waterbury in 1904. There was an ex- citing contest for the honor between Middletown and Waterbury After a keen struggle the Brass city won out by the score of 71 to 53. @sssg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
AT CHARTER OAK.

Dr Strong, the Favorite. Won Unfin-
 1shed Race.
 Charter Oak Park. Sept s.-Fine weather again greeted the followers of the race circuit. Fast time was the order to-day The 2:10 postponed race made necessary by the accident 10 Roman yesterday, was won by pr Strong, the favorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
OIL STEAMER ON FIRE.
Explosion Caused It and 12,OOO,OOO
 Gallons of Oil Burned

Port Arthur, Tex, Sept S.-The Standard Oil Co.'S steamer City of Ev- crit, loaded with 12,0OO,OOO gallons of oil, caught fire from an explosion last night and is burning at the docks. It now looks as though she might be a total loss. The boat had cleared yes terday for New York. There has been no loss of life so far aS knows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
WEATHER FORECAST

Special forecast for Connecticut: Showers tonight and Wednesday,; warmer tonight in interior; fresh east to southeast winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
FIRING AT ooo YARDS

Sea Girt, Sept S.-The firing at fhs 200-yard range today was carried on in a drizzling rain. The New Jerses state team was first with score of 51O out of possible 500. Connecticut was seventh with a score of 481.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-08
PAID THE PENALTY.

Three Shocks Necessary to Kill Man
 Who Killed His Wife. Ossising, N. Y, Sept s.-Patrick F. Conklin was put to death in the cleo tric chair in Sing Sing prison this morning. Three shocks were given be- fore the man was pronounced dead.
 Conklin shot and killed his wife on June g. 1902, at their home in New York city He was a packer by occu- patton and was born in Canada 33 years ago. tEe @..- ...