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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
A STRIKE MARTYR.
Chicago Tsamsters at Funsral of
 Only Union Victim.

CHICAGO, May 15.-Marching with draped banners and untitled drums, more than 2,O0O union men followed the body of George s. Pierce, strik- ing teamster, who was killed by a deputy sheriff, from his home to the Union station, whence the body was taken over the Pennsylvania railroad to Louisville, Ky, for burial.
 No funeral services were held in Chicago, but the escorting of the body to the station was made the occasion of labor demonstration in which not only the Teamsters' union but organiz- ed labor generally participated. The men, marching solemnly four abreast, each wore on his coat lapel white button with this inscription in black, We mourn the loss of a murdered brother"
 The procession formed near Pierce's home, and immediately following a carriage bearing the aged mother. sis ter and two brothers of the decedent came thirty carriages occupied by un- ion labor officers. In the first carriage was President c. P. Shea of the Team Dters' union, with Vice Presidents John Sheridan and B. J. Mullen. The succeeding carriages contained officers of the various locals of the Teamsters' union and of other affiliated unions. At intervals along the line were the banners of the different locals and four American flags, each draped in black. Fight hundred marchers fell in be- hind the carriages at the start. All along the way other detachments join ed their ranks until when the station was reached the column extended ten blocks. A brass band marched at the head. Eight strikers who had worked with Pierce were the active pallbear- CTS. Eight other striking teamsters were honorary pallbearers,
 Pierce was an employee of Roths- child X Co. as driver on a delivery wagon. He was shot by Special De- tective F. P. Waldorf. He is the only union man who has lost his life during the strike, and he Is regarded by other union men as a martyr to the union cause. Pierce Is said to have assaulted nonunion driver in the presence of Waldorf. Waldorf was exonerated by a coroner's jury.
 The decision of the teamsters to fight fine owners will be recOnsidered. as call has been sent out for another meeting of the teamsters' joint coun- ell tonight
 Another death has been added to the list of strike victims, making total of nine deaths. John Cahill shot James Jennings, colored. in the head and kill ed him. Cahill declares that he killed the negro in self defense while arguing over the strike. Cahill says Jennings rushed at him with club and knock ed him down. ns fs.fe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
BRUTAL cossAcKs.
Girl Students at St. Petersburg. slash-
 ed With Whips.

Girl Students at St. Petershurg Slash
 ed With Whips.
 ST. PETERSBURG, May 15.-The widely heralded May day demonstra- tions In St. Petersburg were com plete flasco, and reports from Moscow and the provinces indicate that order reigned generally throughout the en- tire extent of Russia.
 Minor disorders are reported at Re val, KishineR and one or two other places, but no reports of serious tu- mults or loss of life have been re- ceived. More or less tension and agl- tation were apparent In the industrial quarters among workmen promenad. ing under the eyes of Cossacks with whips In their hands.
 At the Preobrajensky cemetery. where the principal meeting in honor of 'the January Martyrs" as the vic. tims of Red Sunday" are popularly called, had been advertised. Cossacks dispersed the crowd. the more aggres- sive of whom sang the "Marseillaise" as they were crossing the fields.
 On vassili island. where a dozen students. mainly girls. sang the "Marseillaise" and gathered a crowd. Cossacks cantered up and dispersed the crowd with whips. seeming to take special pleasure in slashing the girl students with their whips. but the lat ter apparently were anxious to pose as martyrs and deliberately provoked atfack by singing revolutionary songs. The a1air gave rise to rumors that a number of persons had been killed.
 Vice Admiral Nazifoff was shot and killed by an orderly in his room here The orderly fired three shots from s revolver at the admiral
 The crime is attributed to the anger of the murderer at his dismissal from the service.
 Emperor Nicholas has sanctioned aL important law. permitting the PoIes to purchase land in the kingdom of Pc land They were deprived of this right after the insurrection of 1ssa. the land tenure of Poles being limited to land acquired by direct inheritance The inability to buy land has been eves since one of the chief grievances of the PoIes.
 Al slmferopol an inccndIary nrv which stsrte.i here on eafu1tay de oeRuyed mofe fhan leo sbopa nostiy nunrmHfuG D J0WR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
MARK TWAIN
Writes to n Victim of the Clifton Ave
 nue Disaster.

<
 They have taken Miss Madeline Sim sheimer. last of the human wreckage of the Clifton avenue grade crossing trolley car disaster in Newark two years ago, to private hospital in Phil i. a delphia. Nine of her schoolmates were killed and many others hurt when the car full of high school pupils was struck by a Lackawanna train.
 It was during the early days of her sickness that Miss Sinshefmer took to reading Mark Twain. About that time the humorist was in New York, and her brother called on him one day to ask him to write his name for her in one of his books. Mark Twain heard the story and wrote both sentiment ; and letter. In the book he inscribed: tr "One of the most remarkable differ ences between lie and a cat is that the cat has only nine lives"
 Here is the letter:
 sDear Miss Madeline:
 "Your good and admiring and affec- tionate brother has told me your cor rowful share in the trolley disaster which brought unaccustomed tears to millions of eyes and fierce resentment against those whose criminal indiffer- ence to their responsibilities caused 1t, and the reminder has brought back to me a pang of that bygone time. l wish I could take you sound and whole out of your bed and break the legs Of those officials and put them in tito stay there. In my spirit am merciful and would not break the necks and backs also as some who have no feeling.
 Ut is your brother who permits me to write you this line-and so it IS not an intrusion, you see.
 May you get well ssd soon. Sin cerely yours, S.L. CLEMENS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
AN EhPEROR'S WIFE.
Boston Italians Fooled by an Aus.
 trian Fraud.

BOSTON. May 15.-A woman who claimed to be Carlotta, the wife of Maximilian, former emperor of Mexico and brother of Francis Joseph, present emperor of Austria, has, 1t is reported here, left the city after securing some $40,000 from members of the Italian colony on the pretense that she was the rightful claimant to the Austrian throne.
 She is, 1t is said, being sought by over 100 residents of the north end district, who for almost eight years have been paying her money to enable her, as they supposed, to gain possession of the Austrian throne, upon which event taking place she promised that those who helped her would be made minis ters and nobles and be given vast es- tates. One woman, the wife of prom inent Italian, gave her 5000 on the strength of the promise that she should be made duchess. An organ grinder contributed few hundred dollars, all his savings on the understanding that he should be made court musician. Others contributed tens and hundreds on similar assurances.
 Many Italian residents secretly visit ed her at her royal headquarters, n handsomely furnished room in dwell ing house on the corner of two south end streets, where the pseudo queen sat on an imposing throne, resplendent in red cloth and tinsel and graciously allowed them to kiss her hand on the occasions on which they brought her tributes of money. At each side of the throne stood fake courtiers and body guard who clanked stage arms.
 Italians are fairly familiar with Aus trian history, and when they were told that Carlotta had come here to collect a few faithful followers on whom she could rely and enough money to return to Austria and use in connection with her all powerful secrets and that those who aided her would bask when she gained the throne in her royal favor they believed their fortunes were made.
 Recently the Italians were getting rather suspicious and began to hint openly that Carlotta and the henchmen were delaying matters. Recent visits to the throne room disclosed that the birds had flown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
Baron Rosen For Peace.

LONDON, May 15.-It is said that Baron Rosen, formerly Russian minis ter to Japan and who has been ap- pointed to succeed Count Cassini as ambassador to the United States, open ly belongs to the peace party and will assist President Roosevelt in his ef- forts for peace. He was aware of Ja- pans preparedness for war, but was unable to stay his governments hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
Thirty-four still at Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 15.-None of the thirty-four victims of the South Harrisburg railroad disaster are yet able to leave the Harrisburg hospital. With the exception of George Loefler of Pittsburg, Miss Anton Piler of 4 Cleveland and Harold Elfreth of Rhil- adelphia all are believed to be eUutuof danger. Loeffier Is in critical condi- tion and may not live. The other two are expected to recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
5000 SHAWL STRAP.; {
George Crockss Pays @3.o0o Dusy on
 . Dit of Tapestsy.

New York, May 15.-George Crock CT, who arrived yesterday from Liver pool aboafd the White Star liner Ce- dric, had bundle done up in shawl strap that seemed to be of little conse- 'quence. When he was asked what was in the bundle, which he had already de- clared to Deputy Collector Williams while the liner was coming up the pay, Crocker said it was just a bit of tapestry and that he wanted to pay duty on 1t. On his own declaration and their knowledge the assessors de- cided that the tapestry, IF by 28 feet, of the age of Louis XIV would have to pay $3,OO0. Mir Crosker said he had bought it for about $8OOO. He paid the duty and took the bundle along.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
Took Trip Aro-.a the world,

NEW YORK, May 15. When K. Kapia. a native of Honolulu, who ar rived here on the steamer Cedric in custody of Sheriff Henry c. yidd, reaches Honolulu he will have com pleted trip around the world. more than half of which was made as a fugitive from justice and the remain der as a prisoner. Kapia is charged with the larceny of $15.000 fin bonds in Honolulu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
Boston Merchant Died In Ca,

BOSTON, May 15.-William Trevor gy, a lumber merchant with offices in the Exchange building, on State street, was found dead in cab here. His companion, who gave the name of John J. Ruddick. was held by the po- lice on q charge of drunkenness. A physician who was called decided that death was due to apoplexy. f-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
wreekase From HI FaseA Araasas.

wreekaxe From HI FateA Aransas.
 CHATHAM. Mass. May 15.-Consid. erabIe wreckage. supposed to be from the steamer Aransas. which sank in Pollock Rip slue a week ago. was washed ashore during the day. Only one mast of the Aransas could be seen above water. and it is believed that the other was broken on by some vessel passing during the night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
Bank President Dead.

MIDDLETOwN. Conn. May 15.- Meldin B. Copeland. president of the Mddletown National bank, Is dead here in his seventy-seventh year. death being caused by . general breaking down of the system He had been president of the bank since 1883 and was treasurer of the Connecticut Hos pftaI For the Insane
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
New Ar<Ansshsp oIs.asv.

ST. LOUIS. May 1su-In the presence of a notable gathering of CathoIic church dienitarie>. tl1e psIlium. the cf- nctaI insignia of an archbishop. was bestuwsd heFe sa John yeesph Glen noa. arcAbtshep C tha aruh1beuDo c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-15
"JAGGON IS FUlI ACAN."

vNVVVs " sOAA SVf0vs said the man with the copper nose He bought a book of tickets for the $. F. A. fair: there was one ticket sold out of the book. GoodIuck bought the tick et and won the S1!000. 6oodluck treat ed all the boys but Jaggon 10 celebrsss his success Jaggon has been on . booze ever since. You never gambia" said the grocer. T put my money a your geod old Browns Quickflre Char coal and Otto Coke responded Nf Knipp. That Is not gambling. that is betting on a sure thing replied tho grocer. The s. P. Al That b fhe Society for Payment of Alimony. VifA 5000 divorces year married uun must have prOtection.- ansuere1 NR knipp.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
lHEIS7TAlGE
Mildred Holland.

ON Saturday, October IA, at The
Grand Opera House Mildred Holland
will appear as Catherine the Great
in The Triumph of an Empress"
which has proven Miss Hollands
greatest success, and in which she has
the best part ever written for her. s
In reviewing her performance, the
Albany, N. Y. Journal said: ~
"An audience that completely flied
Harmanus BECKER Hall, splendid
tribute to the local popularity Of NIL
bred Holland, sat spellbound last even
ing for over three hours, following
the clever little artist through the
Ave acts Of her latest success "The
Triumph Of an Empress" When the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

of obstacles seemingly unsurmounta
Bile. but 1t tells 1t in new and uncom-
monty interesting way. The play has
vigor, force and charm and is pro.
duced in a manner that pleases the
eye as well as the ear. The four acts
are elaborately set and beautifully cos
tuned. Quebec during the French oc.
cupation in 1875 is the scene of the
first and last acts. The second and
third are laid in New York when the
metropolis was the new world strong.
hold of the Dutch. The combining
and contrast of the French and Dutch
influences lend the play a distinct and
engaging atmosphere.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

public. She is a thorough student and
her finished performance last nigh,
stamped her as a genuine artist.
As Catherine; the Great, the impul
sive, courteous, wilful yet lovable EN-,
press of Russia, Miss Holland was SUI
perb. Her comedy was irresistible
and her serious moments realistical
ly impressive. Her support was
everything that could be desired, and
the scenic effects were lavish to the
smallest detail" -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
FOOTBALL REFORM
a DIFFICULT TASK.
President Eliot says. President Roose
welt VIII Have a Hard Time to
Bring II About.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, oct. 12.-Re.
ferring to President Rooseyelts talk
with the men representing college
football at the White House, President
Charles w. Eliot, Of Harvard univer.
sity. said:
The President, with characteristic
vigor, has tackled hard job. 1t is
hard to bring about reform through
the very men who have long known
about the existing evils, and have been
largely responsible for their contin-
uance. His only chance Is to con-
vince them chat the evils have become
intolerable.s
When President Eliot was asked L
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

day. October IS, in the spectacular
comedy romance. Captain Debon-
nalre.r In view OF Mr.. Gllmore,s
splendid early triumphs In Under
the Red Robe and eThe Three Mus
keteers." he should be more than
usually welcome In his newest play.
especially as reports from other cities
pronounce it as possessing many ele-
ments Of interest which were absent
even from those fine older dramas.
Captain Debonnaire' tells the old
story how a handsome and. dashing
cavalier wins bis lady love IN spite
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

final curtain fell the audience was
loathe to depart and the star received
several recalls, a remarkable demon.
stfation, considering the lateness Of
the hour. Albanians have watched
Miss Holland ever since she appeared
here as eFan-Fanv in the Two Lit
Tie Migrants and the work which
gave SO much promise then was spok-
en- oflast night by her admirers. She
has rounded into one Of our foremost
actresses, being entitled to take her
position with the best opponents Of
the legitimate drama now before the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

The irritable employer turned I,
his typewriter with . sudden snarl.
why don't you write 1t just as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
GOSSIP OF Tas STAGE.

Bessie Clayton, who in private lif,
is Mrs. Julian Mitchell, is to go upor
the vaudeville stage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

Bessie Clayton, who in private life
is Mrs. Julian Mitchell, is to go upon
the vaudeville stage.
Raymond Hitchcock began his tour
on the road in Easy Dawson" in
Providence this week.
r. A. Roberts, an English protean
artist is to come to this country in
a repertoire of short plays.
The 12,ooo.mile tour of "The Prince
of Pilson" includes points in British
Columbia and Washington.
Henry w. Savage declares that
"29o5" is the most pretentious offer
ing scenically that he has even given
the stage.
Daniel L. Harris latest play, In the
Land of Cotton" was well received on
the occasion of its first production in
New Rochelle.
In "a Four;leaved. Glover" Edna
Aug impersonates mountain boy, a
Dutch girl, French daneuse and a
boarding school miss.
Aubrey Boucicault isktos leave the
cast Of Hall Gaines play, "The Prodi-
gal Son. The critics do not seem to
think that the role quite suits him.
Next week Henry w. Savage's
English Grand Opera Company starts
on its cross.continental tour of more
tnan $4,000 miles, with engagements
in so cities. over $50 people will be
carried, besides an orchestra of so un-
der three conductors.
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady de-
clared in speech before the curtain
of the Valentine Theatre, Toledo. on
the occasion of Mr.. Tim Murphy's pro.
duction there Of the swriter-clergy-
mans play "A Corner In Coffee," that
the Possibilities of the, stage fascinat-
ed him, but that he would rather pro-
duce aiplay than write one.
Mr.. John Kendrick Bangs says that
he has another dramatic work up his
sleeve, but is not yet ready to give
out particulars. He thinks It Is on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
Paul Gilmore In a New Cloak and
Sword Play.

Paul Gilmore has returned to his
early love. This gifted and handsome
young star whose successes IN the
drawing room plays, 1.-THE Mummy
and the Humming Bird" and "The
Tyranny Of Tears" are fresh in the
memory of play-goers, is again in
romantic comedy. He will appear al
the Grand Opera House on Wednes
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
IN THE BEST OF AuMoa.

-, b.'s'Sr - ,-' "As.A iiSi
eyes.
Belle--And l suppose when she
feels like swearing she Just gives a
cprsory glance. philadelphia Rec
ord.
Barber-How do you want the little
fellows hair cut, Mr.. Balder?
Johnnie Balder-I want mine cut
like papa's with hole on top.--York.
shire Post.
+ Pa" said little Willie. who had
been reading. cigar store advertise.
ment, what's imported and ,domes-
tic. 2" = n i.
"a servant girl replied pa prompt
ly.-Philadelphia Press.
She (time 1890 P. inland would
you really put yourself out for my
sake?
He-Indeed, would.
she-Then do 1t, please. I'm awful
ly sleepy Chicago News. b.
Have you learned to manage your
automobiie?r sss
Perfectly" was her serene re-
Spouse. 81 have run over two people
and didn't hurt the machinesa Bit
Washington Star.
MAY ask" inquired the melan.
choly stranger, what Is your pursuit.
in life2" ~ ~
at depends" replied subbubs,
upon whether I'm going or coming.
It's the 7:4s train In the morning and
the e:12 at night Philadelphia Led:
ger. gs
The irritable employer turned to
his typewriter with sudden snarl. 81
Why don't you write 1t just as /
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

lost her voice.
Perhaps not" replied the plain
man, sbut I've got a fair idea how
distressing it is when she doesn't real.
lie Chicago Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

Miss Blanche Bates, who is star.
ring in "The Girl of the Golden West
is an enthusiast in regard to the char.
acter which she is portraying. ~
loved The Darling of the Gods" she
says. 'and l loved Under two Flags
I simply adored The Butterflies. but
l believe I will love THE Girl of the
Golden West best of all Tam Cali.
fornia girl, and will live my girlhooa
days over in the atmosphere Of the
play which Mr.. Beiasco has written
for me. l hope tae public will love
the character. 1t brings real tears to
my eyes. and I hope 1t viii appeal to
their sympathies as weli.e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12
cate sketches of the spectrascope, but
is not a dramatization of them.

President Roosevelt divided honors
in Washington the other evening with
FRITZ scneff in %1Mlle. Modesto" which
performance he attended with Mrs.
Roosevelt and several friends. In a
song OF a culture clubs dolngs the
statement that the club had argued
politics, and even sent advice to oys.
ter Bay. ticklea the President So much
that a dispatch says. the audience en-.
cored It repeatedly inst to enjoy see-
ling him laugh.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-12

say ~" he demanded,
'Because, my typewriter hasn't the
catarrh." she quietly responded
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"How did your wife come to dle?.
She was taken suddenly sick
"Yes2'"
And then the nelshhors sent for me
and for the doctor"
"wel1g"
well. the doctor got there frst,,:.-
Houston Post.
you can't Imagine said the must.
cal young woman, .'how distressing it
is when q singer realizes that she has
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-26
BETTER THAN CHAMPAGNE

A good story is told of a st. Louis
gentleman. A friend of his sent him
a case of Red Raven. 1t arrived while,
he was absent from home. His wife
opened the box and seeing all the
dainty bottles mistook it for cham
payne. She told her husband on his
return that he had been presented
with a case Of wine. He being a genial
fellow went to the telephone and call
ed a few friends.
In the evening when they came to
open the wine the mistake was, OF
course, discovered. A prominent ply
stefan who was among the guests
broke into a cry of delight Why"
he said, this is providential This
beats champagne all to pieces. There
is nothing that acts SO gently on the
liver, tones up the stomach and gives
a man such a feeling of health as
Red Raven. 1t is justly called the
Prince of Aperients, and taken in the
morning after a dinner or banquet will
surely cleanse the system and put one
right for the DAYS work. He pulled
the cork and poured the sparkling
water into a glass. Il do not think
champagne could be more beautiful, y
he added, cor half as efficacious. y
They all agreed, and each man took
home a dainty bottle as a souvenir.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-02-26
Notes of the Diamond.

Formal notice has been sent to the
Giants to report at Savannah
March s. McGraw, Gilbert, McGanI
and Donlin will go direct from Hot
Springs, and the other players will
start to the south from their homes
Neal, the western shortstop; Graham,
the New England Outfielder; Sammy
Strang and Lindeman will be the new
men with the Giants this year. Linde,
man is the HOboken pitcher who was
so successful against major league
teams last year.
1t is asserted in Philadelphia that
Dave FUltz, who has passed his eX-
aemination at the Bar will retire from
baseball to begin the practice of law.
He will be missed by the Highlanders
if he persists in his determination.
Harry" Mccormick, who was with
the Giants part of last year. was in the
city last week and said that he had
decided to give up baseball permanent
ly. He has a position with the Steel
Trust and prefers to keep it. He has
been assigned to Philadelphia's Nation
al League team this year, and the man.
agemnt Of that club believes it may Be
possible to induce Mccormick to re-
consider his determination.