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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
RAILROAD HORROR AVERTED
Engine Struck Elevated Train
 Near Harlem River

The Rail Guards Saved Train From
 Being Pushed Into the Street There
 Was a Panic Among the 400 Passen-
 gers on tho Train.
 New York. Nov 2.--A great fatality was narrowly averted here to-day when a north bound train on the New Rochelle branch of the New York, New Haven X Hartford railroad jumped the track on the approach to the Second avenue bridge over the Harlem river and crashed into the rear car of south bound elevated train, derailing it and all but pushing it from the bridge to the surface fifty feet be low. Luckily the engine was running at so slow a speed that the guard rails kept the. car with its load of passen- gers from falling from the bridge. The collision itself da maged the car but slightly and injured no one.
 Among the 400 passengers on the train there was q slight panic. several women fainting and all the other pas sengers making wild rush for the doors of the cars, but cool work by the guards prevented any injury tf passengers ons the rush.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
BIG FIRE AT TWISTED.
Old Factory and Barn Burned Early
 To-Day.

Winsted. Nov "A large three story factory building owned by the William L. Gilbert Clock Go and q barn owned by George B. Owen were burned early to-day. The loss is $3,O0O, covered by insurance. The buildings were in the northern part of the borough. The factory had been occupied recently by the Goodwin X Kintz Co, manufacturers of brass nov cities, but the business had outgrown the quarters and the company was re- moving to the building formerly oc- cupied by the Winsted Shoe Go. In the fire large number of clocks stored by the William L.. Gilbert Clock Co. as well as some. property belonging to the Goodwin & Kintz O.
 The blaze started ill the casting de- partment which was located in the basement at the south end of the build- ing. Before the firemen arrived. the flames had communicated to Owens barn. Several times houses in the neighborhood caught fire from sparks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
EXPLOSION SHAKES CITY.

Two Cars of Dynamite Blow Up at
 Crestline, o.
 Crestline, O., Nov. 2.-Crestline and vicinity was thrown into a panic last night by terrible explosion at 8 o'clock. Many buildings were shaken, and in some instances the walls fell Church congregations were thrown in to screaming masses of humanity. People who were at home were terri fled by the fearful roar that was heard
 Two cars of dynamite which explod- ed in the Pennsylvania yards was the cause of the excitement. The destruc- tion is so complete and so great that it is impossible to state accurately the property damage or whether there is any loss of life. Yardmaster Courier and Clerk Geisinger, who were at work in the yard office half mile away, were seriously and possibly fatally hurt by the destruction of the build ing in which. they were, working.
 Hundreds of Pennsylvania employ ees are at work searching the ruins for the dead or injured. The entire west yards of the road are wreck Officials of the railroad have said It'aat there are not less than 35e cars smashed
 Where the explosion 1egcurred hole 100 feet wide, twipS ds long and fif- teen feet deep has been torn in the ground. Engines at work mile away were thrown from the track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
OUR NAVY YARDS ARE TOO SMALL
FOUND HANGING FROM LEDGE
Frank r. Johnson Found in a Perilous
 Situation.

New Haven, Nov 2.-Hanging by one arm and a shred of his coat over a 200foot precipice at East Rock park, twelve hours. Frank F. Johnson, man. ager of the Tide Water Trap Rock Co of East Haven, was discovered yester- day morning by person who was rid ing down the rock on a bicycle
 Captain Brewer of the Grand avenue station received a telephone message at g o'clock notifying him of this state of affairs.
 Patrolman John E. Roach and Driver Grady were sent to the scene in the patrol wagon. Tn eight minutes time after the start the wagon was at the scene, which establishes the record for this run.
 The officers climbed down to the man as near as they could and all though they risked being hurled to the bottom, over POO feet below, they de- cided the only way, the man could be saved was by forming human line. This they did, one of them leaning far over the edge and by hanging down ward, being held by the other officer, was able to grasp the man and draw him to safety.
 He seemed to be in a sort of coma tose state and simply mumbled a few sentences. He was taken to the sta ton house. where pr Moore attended him. The only thing which the doc tor could find the matter with him was a slight ibr'uise just below the hip.
 Johnson said: "At 9 o'clock last evening started to ride down the rock on my bicycle. From that time until my arrival at the station house cannot remember one thing about it.''
 Mir Johnson died at his home at 1:2o this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
MORE TROUBLE IN SIGHT
Disgruntled A. o. U. w. Men
 Want a Conference

Also Want to See Convention Called
 to Rescind Vote Endorsing New As
 sessment plan-The Lodge at Man
 tic is Taking the Initiative in This
 Latest Movement.
 Mantle, Nov 2.--Union lodge, No 10, A. O. U W, of this village, by it's committee, is sending out call for a special meeting of delegates of Con- necticut lodges of the order to be he'd in Hartford November 10, at II a. m., for the purpose of perfecting an ap peal from the vote of the Connecticut grand lodge indorsing the new assess ment rates and to call special grand session for the purpose of resembling the former vote. The union lodge com nnittee says that the response to it's invitation for action against the grand lodge has been favorable and encour- aging. The call for the special meet ing at Hartford says: Don't throw up your charter; don't leave the order as individuals; let us unite and restore the order to it's former honorable and useful state"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Big Steel Contracts Abroad.

London. Nov. 2.--British and Ger man steel circles are agitated by the sensational cut in prices which the Car negie company has announced, captur, ing a contract for 100000 tons of steel bars at from 75 cents to $1.25 below the German export price, to be deliv- cred immediately in Britain. The com- pany has also just sold large quanti- ties of steel rails to Japan at $2O a ton, with, insurance to Yokohama The quo tations have greatly startled the Brit ish producers and have demoralized the German exporters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
FORMER MRS MoL1NEUx GONE.
Wedding in Sioux Falls Believed to Be Object of Journey

New York, Nov 2.-Blanche Chese- brough Molineux. formerly Mrs Ro- land Burnham Molineux. left New York yesterday on the St Louis limit. ed of the Pennsylvania railroad, and the esnpposition is that she has gone to Sioux Falls to be married. If she has not 7circumstancial evidence in tue case is extremely deceptive, although strong.
 Miss Chesebrough had delivered to her Saturday an order which she plac- ed some time ago with Fifth avenue modiste. It is believed that the part of the consignment delivered Satur- day1was wedding trosseau.
 At g o'clock Miss Chesebrough left the Murray Hill hotel, where she has been stopping since she returned from South Dakota after obtaining a di- vorce. James McManus. a cabmau drove her to the Twenty-third street ferry, and she caught the 9,55 train from the Jersey side. This train was tile St Louis limited She had reserv- ed for her a place in the first car. A double suit case and a handbag com, prised her baggage, which she did not check. This studied neglect left the railroad people ignorant of her desti- nation. Frank Rainier, colored DOT. ter. attended to the baggage.
 A striking picture hat. covered with q heavy veil, calculated to attract rather than escape attention, and T natty outfit of travelling clothes were worn by the woman. She left no in structions about the forwarding ot piail from the Murray Hill hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Did Not Go Out on Sympathetic
 Strike To-Day
LOOM WORKERS REMAIN IDLE

Objected to a Workman and They De
 mand His Discharge The Discharge
 of the President of the Loom Work
 CTS Also Given as Reason for the
 Trouble
 Willimantic, Nov 2.-Although 1t was said yesterday that the union Weavers employed by the Willimantie Cotton Mills corporation might go out on a sympathetic strike today. no such action was taken this morning and the situation remained unchanged. The ten loom fxers who quit work last Friday are still out. They de- mand that the company shall discharge a loom fxef who was formerly & ulein- Der of the weavers' union and was ex- peIed from that organization because he worked as loom fxer when he had spare time from weaving. There are sixty members of the weavers union in this mill
 The company has issued a, statement saying that from its standpoint no strike of loom fixels exists "since there was no provocation for such
 
 Considering the difficult conditions surrounding the cotton industry dur ing the past eight months the companv feels it to be matter of congratula. tion that so few of its employees have had to be laid off. and with the as- sistance and cooperation of it's opera tives the company hopes to be. able to keep Che mill running fula time in the future as in the past
 Recently the company discharged Martin J. Dwyer, and the strikers claim ti,ar the fact that he was presi- dent of the loom fxers' union inf1ti- enced this action. They say they would return to work if the non-union man who succeeded Dwyer were dis charged, even though Dwyer were not taken back by the company. Tn behalf of the corporation it is explained that change of goods produced necessi- tatcd he laying off of at least ofl hand. and that the decision as to whom 1t should discharge was based upon the fact that the workman se- lected was unpopular with his weav~ ers.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
ST GETLIA's FAIR CLOSED.
Look Over List and Find Your Name
 and Prize

5 7 {
 The awarding of prizes at St CeS elias parish fair was as follows: Box cigars, Quirin straub; bridal doll. NJ. A. Hoeher: one cord of wood. Jacob Schaeffer; spafr of lace curtains. Mary Klocke; gold watch, Ida Scherer: pair of vases, Lena Franeck. lemonade set, Mary McNal1y, 2S Luke street: haIl rack, Stephania Heringer: sofa pillow. Otto Hermann, silk umbrella, John F. Schell; center table, Herbert Partin. II North street: man's hat, Thomas McGrath;; five dollar gold piece. Dr George G. Herr: case of wine, Leonora Sullivan, 148. South street: ernbroider- ed sofa pillow, Alonzo Farm. S0 Leavenworth street: box cigars, Mar.s garet Mccormick, 7S ScoviH street: manicure set, Fritz Katzenjammor. Meriden Lane; pair gents or ladies' shoes, Otto Hermann: box of soap; Timothy O'Rourxe, scovi]l street; parlor, suit K. Dougherty, 1A5 South Main street log cabin bed quilt, Anna l.. Miller, Spencer avenue; dozen cabinets, Bella Derouin, PTS Mill street: rocking chair. Julia Flanag gan. BIO Bishop street; Rev Dr Martins picture. Janet Kilduff; combination QOCkCl kuIc, JdCOp " lOlu. is@lN Bank street; toilet set, Mrs Walsh. South Elm street: sofa pillow, Mrs E. Miller, IA Seymour street; accordion, Christian McGeong, 400 South River street. boys suit, John F. Schell; Violin. Jane F. Delaney, 15 George street; barrel of potatoes, W Drury, 44s North Main street; barrel of four. Mary Bachmiller; dress pattern, Ger man Catholic society, Naugatuck: crayon of baby Otto Hermann, music roll, Clara Ebel, 26 West Porter street; musical album, Mary Buchmib Tor t....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Bear Admiral Endicott Makes
 Some Recommendations
HIS ANNUAL REPORT IS OUT.

sEmciency of the Yards at Norfolk and
 New York Will Be Impaired Unless
 Something is Done to Relieve the
 Gongestion-He Suggests That Dry
 Dock Be Built at Pensacola.
 Washington, Nov 2.-Rear Admiral Bndicott, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, in his annual report to the secretary of the navy, says several of the yards, especially those at New York and Norfolk, are becoming con- gested owing to their limited area, and that unless some action is taken look ing to their, relief their efficiency will Necome restricted.
 The estimates for the coming fiscal year. 1t is explained, provide for con tinufng the work on dry docks at Charleston, New York and Norfolk and the steel floating dock at Cayite, F. l., {. and that with the exception of the esti- mate for the improvement of the water front at the New York yard, $1 ,500,o 0,o0O, these are among the largest items for which estimates are submitted. Atten- lion is called to the need of more eX- tensive accommodations for the berth ing and storage of torpedo boats, and it is suggested that the construction of a small dry dock at Norfolk and other yards for the docking of the largest number of small boats of the navy would be an economical provision. Many works of improvement are neces- sary at the Charleston yard if it is to be developed into station of mod crate efficiency, says the report, also atsNew Orleans.
 Admiral Endicott says a dry dock Of the largest capacity should be con Estructed at once at Pensacola. which yard he believes will be of undoubtel Importance in the future. He adds }that a new dry dock will be re equired at the Puget Sound yard before one can now be completed. The grelt need of additional land for extending the yard at New York. and the need of a. new general storehouse. and the inn provement of the additional land ac- quired at the Washington yard are pointed out
 Among the larger items for which estimates are submitted for the yards ere the following:
 Boston to continue paving, S15, 900; approaches to dry docks 1 and 2. S5O,- GOO each: wire rope mill, $65,000; Charleston: S C.. to continue work on dry dock, $500, GOO: other improvements $317, GOO; League Island Improvements. S460.470; Mare Island, $275O00: New York $30o,0O0 Norfolk. piers and slins, s2OQ00a; to continue dry dock, $409,- 900: to complete fitting out basin. $55.- : 900: Portsmouth. N H.. to continue steel plant. $50 otO00: electric plant ex- tensions. $35 5000: Puget Sound, $14O,- OGo: Washington. $439, IA
 Estimates for the construction of two modern barracks for enlisted men. to cost $600.0O0 each. are made the sum of $200,o00 for each being stated as the amount required for expenses dur Sng the fiscal year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
CHARLEY MURPHY CONFIDENT
Says Mcclellan Will Have 1OO.-
 900 Plurality
Much speculating and Guessing on This the Last Day Before the Elec- tion-Low's Advisers Claim His Election By Not Over 3O,OoO.

New York, Nov 2.-To-day, the last day before the election, opened very quietly as to politics, and the chief ac tivlty, was manifested in newspaper publicity and the flood of mail sent out from political headquarters, containing the last appeals and arguments for votes. Predictions and estimates were given out in final form by the leaders, the published figures varying but little from those of last week and the inside estimates, it is reported on good au- thority, still going to shroW that the result will be exceedingly close, with not more than 15,00O majority either way Charles Murphy adhered to his prediction of 100000 plurality for Me Clellan, and J. J. Delaney, McClel- lan's persor al campaign manager claimed his election by $500, based on ma ajorities in every borough-73,O GOO in Manhattan and the Bronx, 5000 in Brooklyn. $500 in Queens and 1,SOO In Richmond.
 Mir Lows advisers, while claiming his election by about 30,000, are said to be looking for majority of about 15OOO. conceding 15,OOO to Mcclellan in Manhattan and expecting 5000 ma jority for Low in the Bronx, 35,0O0 in Brooklyn. 2.OOO in Richmond, and an even break in Queens.
 The Devery claim bureau also was outwardly confident. and MT Devery signalized the last days campaign by charges of intended heavy colonizing and repeating by Tammany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
KILLED HIS WIFE.
his Washington Man Then Commit
 ted Suicide.

ms Washington Man linen COnlnlt-
 ted Suicide.
 Washington, D. C., Nov 2.-Lewis Mortfeld to-day shot and killed his wife and then committed suicide in his boarding house here. Mortfeld was a parole patient from St Eliza betll's hospital for the insane and it is believed that he committed the deed from fear of being returned to the hospital. At o'clock this morning Mrs Margaret Norrell, the landlady, heard the woman's. frantic appeal for help and ran to her room. But the door was locked. She then ran out in the street and appealed to several persons for help but all failed to re- spond She then returned to the house and told Mrs Mortfeld to hold out little longer as the police were coming Two shots were immdiately fired in the room and the landlady thinks that they were meant for her. Three more shots followed and it is believed that these, ended the lives of the two persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Alleged swindIer Caught.

New York, Nov. 2.--Charged with working new swindling game on farmers in Vermont John Marshall, 8 well dressed man, who refused to give his address. has been arraigned in lief ferson Markst court and held to await extradition papers. Marshall, it was said by the detectives, had bought farms in Vermont, making a small cash payment on each purchase and giving notes for the balances due. The notes. payable in from three 10 six months. were found to be worthless, and, 1t was related. Marshall meanwhile sold the farms for more than he would have xsof IT Fsss +s,nyvs 4xxxs@s z s,. sss sSt Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
MEMOIRS OF POPE LEO.

Rome. Nov 2.-Count Ludoyico Pee ci. head of the Pecci family, of which the late Pope Leo belonged, intends to send to the St Louis exposition me moirs of Pope Leo The exhibition will comprise a selection from the manuscripts of the pontiff, from his schoolboy days; f1intlock musket which he used in his youth, when a sportsman; the first hat which he wore as pope, a breviary which he used for years, ais cane, the red um- brella which he earned in the vatican gardens, garments of his ancestors, pf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
INTERNAL REVENUE LAW,

s.otified by internal revenue agents that on and after to-day all manufactured tobacco, snuff, cigars and cigarettes found on the market outside of the manufacturer' s packages in which they were originally packed, will be liable and subject to seizure and that the per son in whose possession they are found
 is liable to heavy fines and imprison- ment. The revenue officers say of late ahe sale of these articles from original
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
ANOTHER DROP.

New York. Nov 2.-Another big drop in new interpretations is shown by the record of the eastern states for Octo- Der. The total of new companies with capital of $1,000,0O0 or more was $67, 100000, which covers New Jersey. Maine, Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware. and represents not only new promotions but also an increase in the capital stock of a, Pennsylvania trust company. Tn September the total was $79, ,250 900 while in October year ago it was $195, 194, 300.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
REFUSED 4 $5OO,OOO .BR|BE
Rev Dr Paddoek's Startling As-
 sertion Yesterday
New York Official Would Not Allow Gambling Police Commissioner Greene Doesn't Take Much Stock in
 Dr Paddock's Statement.

New York, Nov 2.-Rev Dr Paddock, rector of the church of the Holy An gels, has declared that &-hfgh city otfi- cial recently refused a $500, 900 bribe to permit gambling until January l, In speaking to his congregation, he said:
 l know that a high official of the present administration has within three weeks refused an offer of $3O0,OO0 if he would allow the gambling syndicate to quietly resume business until Janu- ary l. The offer was deliberately and openly madeeby man who has al ways been known as representative of the syndicate. He assured the otii- cial that nothing would be done open ly." ..
 AfterWard the minister declared he was not at liberty to go further into the details. "The offer was not made in the presence of witnesses" he ex- ,plafned. II do not know that anything could be done.''
 Was the high official General GTeeneY he was asked.
 ''Of course, can say nothing fur ther," was the reply.
 When told early to-day of the Rev MT Paddocks statement, Police Com missioner Greene. said:
 "Oh, it's all nonsense. I never heard of such a thing" Hesrefused to make any further comment. District Aftor- ney Jerome could not be seen. One of his assistants said he had heard noth ing of the offer of which MT Paddock spoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Two More Football Accidents

Trenton, N. J., Nov. 1.-Two divinity students are in different hospitals in this city, suffering from serious inju. ries received while playing football
 They are Howard Twadelle of New. ark and Morgan Van Tassell of Brook. lyn The latter is not expected to live
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
CONFERENCE IN PALACE.

Pekin. Nov 2.-A conference of the high officials with the dowager em- press concerning the reoccupation of Afukden. by Russian troops, was held in the summer palace today. Young Ski Kai. governor general of the Chilly province. was summoned hasti- ly from Tien Tsin and proceeded dl- rectIy to the palace. The Russians have seized and are holding in custody in his yaman the barter general of Mukden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Historian Mommsen Dead.

Berlin, Nov 2.-Professor Theodore Mommsen, the historian, is dead al Charlottenburg. Emperor William and various of the lesser German sover eigns have sent their condolences to the Mommsen family Professor MommseR was born in 1877.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Work For Textile Workers.

Burlington, Vt. Nov. 2.-Several hun dred idle textile operatives will go to work on Monday. next in this city and Winooski. The Burlington cotton mills, which were shut down nearly five weeks ago for the purpose of allowing new machinery to bc installed, will re ei1r1n nnnrn lion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
AN AMERICAN WON.

Berlin, Nov 2.-George o. Webster, has won the, golf championship of Germany from H. H. Dobbs, an Eng lishman, on the twenty first green. Dr Webster also won the handicap cham pionship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
Three Men cremated.

Chester, Pa, Nov. 2. = Three men were burned to death in ire that de- stroyed boathouse at the foot of Rea- ney street, Delaware river. The fire is supposed to have been caused by the upsetting of lamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
A Costly spontaneous combuation

Amsterdam, N. Y, Nov. 2.--Fire. re sulting from spontaneous combustion of oily waste has gutted the plant of the Amsterdam Waste and Metal com. pany, the entire five story building be ing mass of flames when the firemen reached it. The loss on stock will amount to 5000, without insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
HIGGINS CASE CONTINUED.

New Haven. Nov 2.-The case against Eugene Higgins, who was charged with practicing medicine without a license IS I result of tue death of John LinEel. to whom he ad- ministered desc of medicine for which it is allcge.l he wrote pre- scription, was continued until Novem- Der ' in the city court to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
CHAMPIONS INJURY.
He Fractured His Thigh at Brighton
 Beach Saturday.

New York, Nov 2-Albert Champion, the we'll known motor cyclist. who was inillred Saturday in an accident on the Brighton Beach race track while an automobile race was in progress, is re- ported to be getting along we'll at the Kings county hospital. It was found that Champion had sustained a com4 pound fracture of the right thigh. but it is not believed there win be necessi- ty for an amputation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-02
MARaE FAINTyED.

New York. Nov 2.-Marie Laybc>
 convicted of larceny on two indict- ments, was given an indeterminate sentence to-day of not more than five nor less than one year in the woner's state prison. When sentence was pro- ncunced Miss Layton fainte1 and was