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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-03-18
Mrs. GadabOut-"What sort Of nor

Mrs. GadabOut-"What sort Of per-
son is Mrs. Mildman. who has moved
into the next house to you:'
Mrs. Chaffcr-"I don't think much
Of her. Between you and me I think
she is next door to an idiot"
Mrs. Gadabout Gnnocently) 81
think so. too, my dear"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
THREE TRAINnEN KILLED
Wreck of Freight Trains on Philas
 delphia and Reading Railway.

Philadelphia, Sept 9.-Three train men were killed and two others were probably fatally injured early today in a collision between freight trains of the Philadelphia & Reading rail- way and the Central railroad of New Jersey, at Tabor Junction.
 The dead:
 John H. Rankin of Jersey City, en- gineer of the Central railroad of New Jersey train.
 Henry Baker. of Bayonne, N. J., conductor of the same train.
 Frank Bond of Philadelphia, brake man of the Philadelphia & Reading train.
 The trains were known as the Beth lehem local freight and the Jersey City fast freight. The local train was drilling on a north bound track. It was ordered to siding to allow the Jersey City freight to pass, but be- fore it could be switched to the siding the fast train came upon 1t and the collision resulted The locomotive of the Jersey City train toppled over and the boiler burst, scalding Rankin, the engineer. to death. This was his first trip on the train.
 Frank Bond was standing on top Of A box car and was crushed to death under the wreckage, as was also Ba- ker. Six cars were demolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
ROBBED STORE.
Aged Scrub Woman Takes Thousands of Dollars
 Worth of Jewelry.

New York, Sept 9.-While employed as scrub woman, Mary brennan, an aged widow, is accused of having ac- quired in the last month jewelry val ned at S15,000 from a large pawnshop In Brooklyn. Her nephew, 20 years old, is alleged to have been used in disposing of the plunder Both were arrested last night, the police stating that they have confessed and that about one-third of the property has been recovered. A pawnbroker through whom the nephew disposed of consld- erable jewelry also is under arrest.
 During her work of scrubbing Mrs brennan, the police say, managed to secure great quantity of small but valuable gems and gold. So secretly was the work conducted that 1t was only detected by accident. About g week ago patron of the pawnshop applied for the redemption of a dia- mond ring valued at S350. which he had pawned for S200. When the man. ager endeavored to find the ring it was missing. Subsequent investiga- ton disclosed the heavy loss noted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
PROTEST THE AWARD.
President Asked to naEe Another
 investigation.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., Sept 9.-President Roosevelt is in receipt of telegraphic protest from Hudgins & Dumas and .Balfe X Co against the letting of a contract by Chairman Shonts of the isthmian canal commission to J. E. Markel of Omaha. Neb. for the hotel and subsistence concessions on, the Panaman canal zone. Chairman Shonts awarded the contract to Mar keI as the successful one of three bid- ders. HudgIns X Dumas and Balfe x Co being the other two. The protect to the president alleges that fayoritlsm was shown to Market, the successful bidder, and that he was enabled through a leak in Chairman ShOnts's office to gain information about the other two bidders which enabled him to bid successfully. President Roose- welt has taken no action regarding the protest and will take none at present, at least beyond referring the protest to Chairman Shonts, who will be asked to make report to the president upon tt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
BLOWN UP.
Rand Powder Works Goes Up in Smoke and Many
 Are Dead.

Connellsyille, Pa, Sept. 9-The Rand Powder works, six miles from Uniontown, Pa, blew up about 9:15 o'clock this morning. There are about 90 men employed at the works and it is feared many have been killed. All the telephone and telegraph wires have been blown down and communi- cation is interrupted.
 Relief parties from Connellsville and Uniontown have left for the works.
 It was stated In a telephone mes sage to Fairchance that the dead would probably be between twenty and thirty. The Rand Powder com pany had five separate buildings, and employed about forty-five people. The entire five buildings are said to have been destroyed.
 Six bodies have been taken from the ruins already. There were two ex- plosions. Intense excitement prevails and it is impossible at this time to get details or names.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
ROBBERS ACTIVE.
They Visit the Home Vil- lage of State Police
 Chief Egan.

Southington, Conn, Sept. 9-John J. Doyle, night operator at the Soutf- ington railroad station, was assaulted and robbed early to-day and three houses were entered by the same thieves presumably. Doyle was at- tackled first at about 1:45 this morn ing as he was going across the tracks to the frontiof the station. Three men attempted to hold him up. but his loud shouts for help frightened them and he escaped ito the depot. At about 2:45 he left his office and started through passageway to another part of the building to get a drink of water when he was set upon by two men, one at each side. They knocked him down, kicked him in the ribs, and stole his watch. gold one of considerable value. and SIS in cash. They then made their escape
 Three-quarters of an hour later. Mrs Charles Laponio, who occupies the third story of q tenement house at the corner of Liberty street and Safety avenue, awoke to find a man searching the drawers of a bureau in her room. She screamed and the man fled, but he took with him a gold watch and chain. a revolver and SIG. The house of Joseph Gallio in the Kelly block was also entered, but so far as known nothing was taken there. At an Italian boarding house not far away. however, burglars got a gold watch and $22. All the houses en- tered are in the Italian section and within half a mile of the railroad sta- ton. It is supposed that all the breaks, except that at Mrs Laponio's, were committed before the second at tack on Doyle at the station
 Chief Egan of the state police whose residence is here. and the county and town authorities, are working on the case today and 1t is understood that an Italian who is comparative stranger, is regarded for some reason as suspect. Operator Doyle said however, that from his glimpse of the men. he did not think they were Ital- ians
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
UNITE
 CHURCHES Protestant Churches
 to Combine.
Twenty.Four Religious Bod- ies With a Membership of Eighteen Millions Are Represented.

New York, Sept 9.-Plans are near- ing completion for the great religious gathering to be held in this city No vember 15-21, under the name of the Inter-church Conference on Fedora tion. The meeting, which is to be held in Carnegie hall, will be the first in the religious history of the United States to which delegates have been named officially by the various Pro- testant denominations. previous con ferences on missions and other topics having been unofficial in character. There will be present from five to six hundred delegates, representing twen- ty-four religious bodies, with an aggre- gate membership of over 18,O00000.
 The program will make evident the fact that the conference is in no sense an attempt to bring the various relig- ious bodies of the country into organic union. It is the hope of the leaders of the movement that the conference may create permanent organization of the churches which shall bring the various denominations into better and closer relations than have ever before existed: an organization that will make it possible to voice the attitude of the United Christian churches on great questions. social, ethical, eco homie and religious, in way that has never before been possible.
 During the six days of the confe., ence the foremost men in almost ey cry Protestant religious body in the country will be heard from the plat form Among these will be five bish ops of the Episcopal church, six Dish. ops of the Methodist church, three of the Methodist church south. two Mo ravian bishops, and one each from the United Brethren. Reformed Epis- copaI. and African Methodist bodies, A number of laymen prominent in public life will also speak. One of these. it is expected. will be Vice Pres ident Fairbanks Others include Gov, ernor Higgins. Mayor Mcclellan, Jus tices Harlan and Brewer of the Unit. ed States supreme court, Secretary of State Root. Senator Beveridge of Indi- ana, Judge Grosscup of Chicago. Judge Gray of the United States cir cult court. and John Wanamaker. The colleges and universities will be rep resented by their presidents. including President Tucker of Dartmouth Faunce of Brown, and Hall of Union seminary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
EVERYTHING IS NOW
 QUIET IN TOXIC.
It is Believed That All Disorders Have Ceased and the People Have Returned to Reason-They Are Begin ming to Learn That the Terms of Peace Are Better Than They Believed.

Tokio, Sept S-5:30 p. m-(Delayed in transmission).-At an informal meeting which took place to-day be- tween the premier, Count Katsura and members of both houses representing their respective parties and associa- tions. Count Katsura made full state ment concerning the peace negotia- tions It now transpires that the re- port that Cape Soya, on La Perouse straits, could not be fortified is un- founded, the only stipulation made with Russia being in regard to lIe free passage of the straits.
 Japan acquires a suzerainty over Korea and will control entirely with free hand the affairs of the Peninsula railroad south of Changchun, not Changtu. the former being ceded to Japan, with the right to retain mill tary guards for the protection of the railroad. Japan also holds the right to retain the collieries at Fushan and Yentai, even after the evacuation of the country by the Russians. About ten months is the period allowed to complete the removal of the Russian troops from Manchuria.
 The actual expense of keeping the Russian prisoners of war is to be paid to Japan.
 Baron Yamamoto, minister of the navy, who was present at the meeting, said that although there was strong popular dissatisfaction with the terms of peace, it must be borne in mind that a far heavier sacrifice of life would be necessary to take Vladiyo- stok than that involved in the capture of Port Arthur, besides the heavy monetary outlay. It was advisable. therefore, he said, to be satisfied with the present terms. In conclusion Baron Yamamoto said that Russia was sure to build strong navy, and that Japan must be prepared to make adequate provisions for such contingency.
 M Oishi leader of the progressive party. suggested that the cabinet should resign after concluding peace upon such unsatisfactory terms.
 When the fact that no stipulation exists against the fortifieation of Cape Soya and that Japan is to have free hand in the government of Korea be- comes known, 1t Is expected that the popular indignation will be considera- bly allayed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
AN HISTORIC TREE.

Age Weakening the Tree Under Which
 Washington Took Command
 Cambridge. Mass. Sept a.-Age has so weakened and decayef the tree un- der which Washington took command Of the American army. July 2. ltl., that the life of The historic elm Is 0c- Iievei by the Cambridge park commis- sion 10 he nearly ended. The Wash ington elm. long venerated as the site nf Indian councils. as well as o washiugton's assumption Of com mand. has received treatment tn or der that It might bp maintained. but the best that could be done has not prevented the gradual wasting away If its substance. Yesterday a large limb had Co be removed and it is feared that others must be treated in ike manner. The tree is estimated 10 he more than go years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
SPECTACULAR BURNING OF
 CHICAGO GRAIN ELEVATOR
Nearly Million Bushels of Grain Go Up in Smoke Burning Grain Flowed Into the River While Twenty Engines Played on the Blaze-Bu ilding Collapsed in Fifteen Minutes.

Chicago, Sept 9.-The Santa Fe ele- vator, containing S45,000 bushels of grain, was burned here to-day. Loss, $725,000.
 The building is located at Twenty seventh and Wood streets, and was a five story frame structure covered by sheet iron and corrugated steel.
 The fire is thought to have been started by spontaneous combustion in a wheat bin on the top story. An ex- plosion was heard by several workmen, who hurried to that floor. When they arrived they saw flames issuing from one of the bins. Efforts were made to extinguish the fire, but after a short fight the men were forced to flee from the building. Before the first detach- ment of fremen arrived the flames had reached the first floor of the building and were beyond control. 1.-The fire men experienced considerable difficulty in reaching the fire and in obtaining water, although twenty engines and two fire tugs were at the scene. The nearest water plug to the fire was more than 200 feet away, while others were almost 400 yards from the building. The elevator is controlled by Harris Scotten Co, grain brokers, and was valued at $300,000. Forty or more grain cars were standing on a side track near the building when the fire started. Engines were called and these were moved under heavy risk by the train crews. None of the cars was burned.
 
 Within fifteen minutes after the fire had been discovered the entire build ing was mass of flames. An hour after the fire the floors of the build ing collapsed and later the sides of the building gave way. Hundreds of bushels of grain flowed into river from the north side of the building. The elevator contained about S45,0O0 bush els of grain, of which half was oats. The fire was one of the most spectacular that has occurred in years. Large en- bers were carried across the river to the north and fell among the lumber piles in the yards of the John Spry Lumber Co, Hines Lumber Co and the South Side Lumber Co. To prevent a reptltion of the lumber yard fire of 1891. five engine companies were sent to the lumber yards to extinguisf sev- eral small fires which had been started by the flying embers from the burning elevator.
 The elevator was 400 feet wide and 1I5 feet long. It contained sixty bins. It was located on the banks of the South Branch river fin a maze of raIl- road tracks and docks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
POLICE STILL SEARCHING
Death of New York Editor is Being
 Investigated.

New York, Sept. 9-The police to- day were still investigating the mys- terious circumstances connected with the death of Jacob H. Thompson, the exchange editor of the New York Times. who was found in his room in hotel in West Forty-ffth street yes terday, unconscious and suffering from Injuries that caused his death at the hospital. The doctors at the Flower hospital, where Mir Thompson died, continued to assert that there was no symptom of apoplexy. The coron- CT who at first contended that the in juries were the result of fall after a stroke of apopleXy, admitted that there were many features of the case which might indicate that murder had been committed An autopsy is ex- pected to disclose whether the injur- les might or might not have been self inflicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
A BONE oF CONTEvTIOv

Three years old Florence E. Straw is a bone of contention between her father WIlfred and her mother Abbie. The latter lives in Oakrille and flle former on his farm In Mtidieburv. and for some time they have been separated Florence lives at present with the father. This morning A. tOrney garmDiy. repreSe1finr the father. fled a petition with the pro hate eourf for the appointment of guardian for FIorence. The father alleges that hts wife is not a pTsgper rerapn to have thp custody of fiSe child and dnSfrps that hlmseIf he ap- pointed heT custodian There EiH he a hesrfnx ca the petition Monday noruinr zt o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
POPE SENDS BLESSING.
The Sisters in Yellow Fever District
 Receive Pontificial Reward.

New Orleans. Sept 9.-Although the health authorities here made it known that there would be no objections to the opening of the public schools in October, provided certain precautions were taken. the school board has de clded upon an indefinite postponement of the original date, which was Sep tember 9.
 While the death rate rem2ns so low, the federal and local authorities will continue to believe that the situa- ton here is steadily improving In spite of the slight jump in new cases yester- day.
 The pope has sent his blessing to the Italian missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who have been doing invaluable work among the Italian population. There are twelve fever orphans fin the asylum conducted by the sisters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
DOLLY HuRrr BABY ASKS.
only Worry of Child Rolled Under a
 Street Car.

Trenton. \. J.. Sept 9.-Alice Carl- ton, s years old, with her doll in her arms, was run dawn yesterday by a trolley ear. By q seeming miracle she escaped death. The child had been playing with her doll fin a sand heap and started to cross the street
 A car bound down town was ap- proaching and she waited for it to pass A car going in the opposite dl- rectlon struck the child. and, still hold ing tightly to the doll. she was rolled into the wire net in front of the car. The fender dragged and the little girl rolled out of it directly in front of the car.
 John Elkin. a sewer inspector. was standing in an excavation by the side of the tracks. and just as the child disappeared under the front platform of the trolley he reached out his arm and snatched her, just in time tO save her life.
 The little girl was cut in several places. but the first words were: 'Ts dolly hurt!'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
CHOLERA IS THRoTTLED.
So Says United States Hospital Ma
 rine Service in Germany.

So Says United States Hospital Ma
 rine Service in Germany.
 Hamburg. Sept. 0-Dr Mclaughlin of the United States Marine hospital service. says the preventative agen- eles here "have cholera by the throat" to use his expression. and that there is scarcely one chance in a thousand of an epidemic. Three days have now passed without another case and if Monday passes without one it may he assumed that the cholera here has ceased to be sporadic. Instanees may still occur from importations from Russia or Prussia but they can he dealt with suInmarily as were those already treated. No emigraut is al- lowed to stay In the city. lf one trnveling independently does reach a city lodging or boarding house he is obliged 10 go 10 the quarantine sts- ton.
 pr Mclaughlin will stay here until relieved by a surgeon from New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL STAFF.

Washington. Sept 9.-Leutenant Philip Sheridan. Ir. Fifth cavalry, son of the dashing cavalry officer. was yes- teriay ordered to tbe White House for the sociaI season. SeveraI days ago Captain FitzhuEh Lee. IT. son of Fitz Lee and Tand-nephew Of General Rob ert E. Lee. was ordered to the execu- tive mansion for similar servIee. Lieu tenant Ulysses S. Grant. 2i. grandson of General Grant. has again been de tailed for duty at the White House. and this winter the descendants Of three of the conspicuous figures of the civil war win be stationed there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
rRANsFER oF coNsuLs.

Washington, Sept 9.--Announca- ment was made at the state depart ment to-day that J. Martin Miller, who was appointed consul at Ak La Chapelle, but who was refused an ex- equatur by the German government. has been appointed consul general to Auckland. New Zealand, and that Con- sul General Dillingham; at Auckland had been appointed to the post at Ak La Chappelle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
No uoRE wHITE sHoEs-

Pupils of the State Normal Hchsol st New Britain where many Water bury pupIIs are registered. were uof wearing white slloes when f1eT went to cisaeS yesterday beeause q sug- rextion made at the schooi ty one of the authorities. If was suggested that It wuuh he well H the puFs1s drpssei im conformity. mn silks aT sAffns. ard M they woutd all wear slneN ef flP sane eozoE. not a few whlfe- 1he suE- reslinu vas kindly meaHt and vel uksn and oIFTd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
HELD HER DEAD.
Woman Clasping Her Dead Baby
 Travels Many Miles.

Stockton, Cal, Sept 9.-With the body of her IS months old baby clasp ed in her arms as though it were a living child, Mrs Abraham Coulter covered the journey from Reno. Nev, to Carters, this state The woman feared that if the conductor of the train on which she was coming west from her old home in Wisconsin should learn of the little ones death he would take the corpse away. Ac- cordingly she resolved to tell no one and took care of her other two chil- dren who were with her, while hold ing the tiny corpse.
 She arrived at Carters yesterday, where the husband was awaiting her arrival.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
ON THE LINKS.
English Players vardon and Taylor
 Defeat Scotland.

Deal, Eng, Sept 9.-The final stage of the international foursome for ST. GOO side between Harry Vardon and J. H. Taylor, the English professionals, and James Braid and Alexander Herd, Scotland's leading champions, was played on the links of the Royal Cinque Ports club here today, and re- suited in victory for England by 13 up and F to play. As the result of the first three stages played at St An drews, Troon and St Annes, the Eng fish couple, began the day with lead of seven holes, which they increased to thirteen at the end of to-day's first round. The course was somewhat heavy and favored the Englishmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
DECREASE IN BIRTHS.
Pittsburg Startled by Report of City
 Physician.

Physician.
 Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 9.-A table Of the births and deaths in Pittsburg during the past fourteen years, pre- pared by City Physician Dr B. A. Booth for the bureau of health, shows startling decrease in the number of births notwithstanding a large ln- crease in population.
 Tn 1891 there were 7.067 births, the rate per thousand being 2S.6l. In the same year there were 5.S32 deaths. the rate per thousand being 23.61. The table is complete to the end of l9O4, which shows a decrease in the birth rate of 21. "A. more than seven per cent The death rate is decreased from 23.61 to 19.70 from 1891 to 1901.
 The figures for the first three months of this year are surprising. In 1851 the excess of births over deaths was 1235. The figures for this year indi- cate that the excess of births over deaths has been wiped out and the conditions are reversed. there being a decrease of 23 births over the death rate.
 In commenting upon the report, Dr Booth said: "The figures show that race suicide is a fact. and think more so in Pittsburg than any of tine larger cities of the country. There IS also another feature At the present advanced age the physicians save fifty per cent more babies than they did ten years ago. The advance made in science has reduced the loss of cases to the minimum. Taking this into consideration. together with the n- crease in population. and such decid- ed decrease in the birth rate. it show that something Is radically wrong. " apain proves that President Roosevelt is right in his theories on race sur cide.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-09
FREE TEXT BOOKS.
Some Towns Nay Vote on That Issue
 This Fall.

New Haven, Sept 9.-Many of the towns at the election on october 2 next will vote on the question of adop- tion of chapter 174 of the last general assembly, which in effect provides that electors shall decide whether or not free text books shall be provided in a town. The towns which will not vote on this matter are those which have heretofore instructed their school visitors, town school committees or boards of education to furnish such free text books. The voting will be by printed ballot and the question to be answered either in the affirmative or negative Is Free text books" The law Is mandatory upon the towns to vote on the matter