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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
WORK OF INDIANS
FIVE MEMBERS OF FAMILY MUIR.
 DERED IN COLD BLOOD.
Two Others Massacred and Their Bodies Left in the Road-Letter
 Carrier Discovered the Dead.

San Francisco March 24.-A dis patch to the Chronicle from Los An geles says: News has reached this city of the murder of five members of the family of Pedro Mega, presi- dente of La Dura, in Sonora. Mexico, and brother-in-law of Frederick A. Hartmann, president Of the William Hoege Co of Los Angeles. and two others who were massacrcd ty In- dians within few miles of their home and their bodies left in the roadway between Ortiz and La Dura until sufficient number of Mexican troops could be sent to overawe the raiding outlaws and bring in their victims. The names of those killed are:
 Senor Pedro Mega, presidente of La Dura, rich mining contractor and one of the most prominent men in the district.
 Sonora Elvira Meaa, wife of the rl esidente.
 Senoritas Carmen, Eloisa and Panchetta Meza IS. 20 and .3 yeais of age, their daughters.
 Mrs Wenceslas Hoff, an old friend of Mega.
 Theodore Hoff, A years of age, her only son.
 Three members of the Mega family survive. They are the baby son of Pedro Mega and two young daugh- ters, Mercedes and Elvira. The chfl- dren had been left at home in La Dura when the rest of the family drove in carriages to Guayamas.
 Returning from GuayamaS the party stopped at Ortiz and it is sup posed they were joined there by Mrs Hoff and her son. Here, it is said, they learned of the presence of band of Yaquis in the Los Otates mountains, near Otates Pass, through which they would have to travel to reach La Dura and the mining camp where F. A. Hartmann owns large interests in silver and copper proper. ties. The worst of the gorge was passed and they had entered the wider valley, when, from every ledge and mountain of debris. came the crack of rifles. The men charged desperately up the slopes, calling upon their heads rain of lead to divert the fire from those they would be bound to protect. The last des- perate stand was made in the shell ter of the overturned carriage and they fought back, dying, but fight ing to the last.
 The story of the massacre was brought to Ortiz by an Indian letter carrier, who shortly afterward went the pass on his trip with the mail and who identified the bod ies of those killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Oyerruled the Claim.

New York, March 24-The board of the United States General Appraisers overruled claim filed by I. s. Wilson of Newport, Vermont. regarding the admittance of Canadian horses into this country. It was maintained by the importer that the animals were imported for breeding purposes and a certificate to this effect, giving the pedigree of the animals was submitted from the Clydesdale Horse association of Canada. It was ruled that the ped igree certificates were insufficient to admit the horses free of duty as the organization issuing the certificates is not recognized by the treasury de- pertinent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
MILLIONS OF TONS.

New York, March 24.--Announce- ment was made to-day by the an- thracite operators that they have on hand within a radius of less than 100 miles of New York city reserve supply of more than s,000,000 tons of good marketable grades of anthra- cite coal. This is held by the coal operators in addition to the supplies held by the dealers and large con- sumers. The operators declare that should a strike come there will be no inconvenience such as attended the disturbances in the anthracite region in 1902.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Language Association.

New Haven. March 2i.-The state branch of the New England Modern Language association is holding its hfth meeting here to-day. the ses- sion being in Lampson hall on the Yale campus The session opened with a musiness meeting. ot which reports were read and adopted. A paper entitled The Practical Value of PhonetIes to the Teacher" was read by C. C. Clark. Jr. after which there was a discussion on the paper. At this afternoons meeting officers wiIl be elected The present chair man is Miss Mary A. SavteIle of Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
MURDERERS WERE
 PUNISHED QUICKLY
C0L0RED MEN KILLED MOUNT HOLLY WOMEN JANUARY IS.
Both of the Criminals Were Executed To-Day-Both Made Several Con. fessions in an Endeavor to
 Escape the Gallows.

Mount Holly, March A. Rufus Johnson and George Small were hang ed at lO:10 and the men were pro llounced dead twelve minutes later. Johnson made second confession be- fore leaving his cell but Small main- tained his innocence to the last
 The crime for which Rufus John son and George Small, both colored, were hanged here to-day was the murder of Miss Florence W. Allinson, who was assaulted and killed in a barn near Moorestown, N. J., on Jan uary IS. Miss Allinson lived in a cottage on the Strawbridge farm, her only companion being Bessie Walk CT. a little girl whom she had adopt cd. On the afternoon of January IS her body was found in the barn by an oil dealer who was informed by Bessie Walker that colored man had been in the house. There were evidences of desperate struggle in the barn. The woman's head had been crushed by blow with a club. Her assailant had torn a strap from horse blanket and bound 1t tightly around Miss Allinson's neck.
 Rewards aggregating $1,500 were offered for the capture of the mur- derer and nearly a score of negro suspects were arrested, among them Rufus Johnson, who was taken into custody in Baltimore, and George Small. who was arrested on the farm of his employer near here. Johnson confessed the crime, was tried, con victed and sentenced to be hanged on February 21. Later he made an- other statement in which he charged Small with the murder, saying that he was robbing Miss Allinson's house while Small attacked the woman. Small also made a confession declar- ing that it was he and not Johnson who had killed Miss Allison. He af- forwards repudiated his confession, but was tried and convicted. John- son was reprieved in order that he might testify at Small's trial and both were sentenced to die on the same day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
serred City Long Time.

Philadelphia. March 24.-Former Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge died to- day at his home here from a com piication of diseases. He was 57 years of age. Mir Ashbridge was in the city's service twenty-three years He was appointed deputy coroner in 1880 and served continuously as deputy. as coroner and as mayor un- Til IaOg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Tug Potomac Gets In.

Gibraltar, March 24.-The United States navy tug Potomac, one of the vessels conveying the dry dock Dewey to the Philippine Islands. arrived here to-day from Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Her commander said the Dewey, which left the Canary Islands March IS, will pass through the Straits of Gibraltar on Sunday even ing or Monday morning next. The knowledge gained by the earlier ex- periences has enabled the American officers to avoid the difficulties pre- viously encountered and the towing from Las Palmas is proceeding smoothly. Fair weather has pre- vailed and the dock is in good condi- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Seek. Re.t In cloi.,er.

NEW YORK, March 24.-Abandon- ing for a time the gayety of her debutante season in society, Miss Edyth Deacon, one of the most beau tiful girls introduced to society this year, Is to go into retirement among the nuns of the Sacred Heart convent at Manhattanville. She will not take the veil. but seeks rest and quiet, and believes that she will find it in the placid cloister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
fCRAVENS ON RACK
LIEUTENANT OF ARTILLEY WHO
 WANTED MORE MONEY.
Charged With Duplicating His Pay Accounts-He Must Face a
 Court Martial.

New York, March 24.-Lieutenant Lanier Craven of the artillery corps, U. s. A., faces court martial here to-day on charge of duplicating his pay accounts while stationed at Fort Williams, Portland, Me. According to Lieutenant Cravens he is his own accuser. He says that several months ago he found he had dupli- cated his pay accounts and had re- ceived about $137 that he was not entitled to. The duplication, he said, was made by mistake. The pay de- partment had to order an investiga- tion and the charges against Lieuten- ant Cravens resulted Lieutenant Cravens has been in the service since 1892, when he enlisted in the cavalry arm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Cable Chess Game.

London, March 24.-An interested crowd was present at the Inns-of- Court hotel here to-day to witness the opening of the cable chess match between Oxford and Cambridge and Cornell. Brown and the University of Pennsylvania for the Isaac l.. Rice international chess trophy. Play began promptly after the cabled ex- change of salutations. H. w. Bowles, president of the Metropoli- tan Chess club. watched the play in behalf of the American contestants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Freight Wreck To-day.

New London. March 2i-A freight wreck occurred here at noon today and caused much delay to freight traffic on the Shore line. X switching engine ran into a through train which was standing on siding. The switch CT was smashed into kindling wood and was thrown over an emlIauk- ment into the river. The engineers and firemen on both trains jumped and escaped injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Ernch MIliar,fisf Herr.

New York. March 24.-M. Cure. the French billiardist. who will com pete in the world championship bil- Hard tournament which begins in this city April g. arrived here to-day on the steamer La Savoie. from Havre. Another passenger on La Savoie vas Count Henri de La vsulx. an aeron- ant. He brought several balloons with him He plans to make a series Of ascensiOns at Pittsfeld. Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
RA1DED SIX JOINTS.

Bridgeport, March "A. - The Bridgeport police in citizens clothes to-day raided six policy joints, so called. They captured the six al- legged proprietors, who were held for trial on Monday morning under bonds of $150 each. Twenty-Five frequenters, who were also captured, were held under bonds of $25 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
RESTAURANT BURNED.

Montreal, March 24.-The Oakhall restaurant on the corner of St Peter and Notre Dame streets was burned out last night. The damage was comparatively small, but the inter est in the fire exists in the fact that the building was occupied in 1775 as the headquarters of General Montgomery and staff of the Ameri- can army in Montreal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Fanny Crosbr.s Birthdar.

Bridgeport, March 24.-Miss Fan- ny J. Crosby. the blind hymn writer. whose contribution of over 5000 hymns has made her famous the country over. celebrated her ssth birthday to-day at her home here. In honor of Miss Crosby special services will be sung in the various churches in the city tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Will Increase Stock.

New Haven. March 24.-In regard to the statement that the \. Y.. \. H. and H. Railroad Co.'S capital stock is to be increased by about ss.000.- 900, President Mellen to-day made the following statement The capital stock of the New Haven road has been authorized to be increased for several months The aggregate. however. will not be over si.000. 900 of an increase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
BUCKLE TALK.

Just because thing is useful is 10 reason why 1t should not be pret- ty- Just because a thing is for orns- ue1t Is 10 reason fer 1ot having 1t well made. too This applies to buekies- We have a large sssort- ue1t of rev buckles in the newest patterns in prices veil assorted too The Lake q Sfrotel Co. 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
ROGERS A WITNESS.
Attorney Hadley Won a Partial Vic
 tory at To-siay's Hearing.

New York. March 24.-The coun- sel for the Standard oil Co. at the investigation being conducted by States Attorney Hadley of Missouri. agreed to-day to have noted on the records of the hearing an admission that the stock of the Republic Oil Co and the Waters & Pierce Oil Co and the Standard Oil Co of Indiana is held in trust by the Standard oil Co of New Jersey. Henry H. Rog- CTS. yice-president of the Standard Oil Co. vas the first witness to-day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
MYSTERIOUS DISEASE.
Mother and Child are Dead-Chick.
 ems are Also Attacked.

ems are Also Attacked.
 Portland. Ore, March 24-A dispatch to the OregOnian from Albany. Ore, says: At Munkers, in Linn county, mother and child are dead as the re- suit of mysterious disease or poison that attacks the throat. A large num- Der of chickens similarly affected, have died, as have large numbers of wild birds which have visited the place. The victims of the mysterious affliction are Mrs Thomas McClain and her little daughter. A physician was called and he pronounced Mrs McClain suffering from apoplexy. She clutched continuously at her throat but was unable to articulate. The sui ferings of the little girl were ascribed to an attack of croup. That the chick ems died of poisoning seems probable and the neighbors believe that Mrs McClain and her daughter died from some noXious drug. An investigation will be held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Tourist Killed.

Los Angeles. Cal. March 24-Ed- ward Nichols. Tf years of age, a tour ist from Trenton, N. l.. was struck and almost instantly killed by a Pa- cific electric car yesterday at Watts station. According to witnesses of the accident Nichols became confused in trying to avoid an inbound car and was struck and hurled nearly % feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
STRUCK AND KILLED.

Allentown. Pa. March 2i.-JonE Kobser and Andrew Tully. employes of the Thomas Iron works. were struck and killed by a train on the Lehigh Valley raiIroad to-day. The men were on their way to work and stepped out of the way Of a train di- rectly In front Of an express
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
He Is Recovering.

New York. Masch 24.-It was tsated at the Hotel Gotha mto-day, where B. F. Yoakum, chairman oi the executive committee of the Rock Island railroad system. is recovering after a noperation for appendicitis that he is making satisfactory prog ress toward recovery and getting along very nicely"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. In erezsing cloudiness- probably fol- Ioxed hy snow late tonight in south west portion. Sunday generally cloudy. probably oeezsionzl s1oy. slowly rising temperature tonight and Sunday. light variable winds. becoming earserly-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Will seIert CommIttee.

Washington. March 24-A joint caucus of the republican members of the senate and house Of representa- tives vas called to-day tO be held on April for the purpOse of selecting a congressional committee 10 serve during the campaign of 1srs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Rush Orders Given.

Manila, March 24- The Cuiie,l States hsitIeship Wisconsin will sail at midnight from Shanghai to join the American feet there. Rush ord.rs t0 that effect were received today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Governor Missing.

Manila. March 24-A telegram re erive-i by the government today from fhr Islend of Samar says that an en- zzxpmenf has eorurrri hefweeH the rpnsrsbulary ansl q forre of fsnafis-tI Tukfsue~- Governor George Curry = rzported missing Details are not yet at hand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
By Wireless.

Siascouset. Mass. March 2i-The steamer New York from Southampton was in communication with the Mar conf wireless station here at 2 a. TD- today when the vessel was 11o miles east of the Nanfucket ligiItship- She will probably dock early Sunday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
CONVENT BURNED.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March .24-St Mary's Polish convent at Naticoke was burned to-day. Two sisters were taken from the burning building with difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
CUTTERS ON STRIKE.

Lockport, Mass. March 24.-Oae hundred and fifty cutters employed by the Lockport Granite Co struck to-day They had a dispute with the company over wage scale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
sighted at Last.

Boston. March 24.--Eight Jays overdue from Algiers. the State lire steamer Ixia was sighted passing. Highland light this morning for this port. The ship was last reported at Naples February IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Rockefeller Not Thcr.

New York. Marrh 2HJohn D. Rockefeller. Jr. said today that there was no truth i'm the story that his father had come to New York last night to sec his infant son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
Po.fma<frr Named.

Washington. March 24--The fol- lowing fourth class postmasters have been appointed Connecticut. North Grsnby. Lyman S- Congdon. wssh- fngton. William J. Ford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
P.tsi<ou No wor-e.

Columbus. o. March z4.-Repor5s from the exerutive mansion early to- fay say that Gov Psttison Is 10 worse than he vas Last night He passed a comfortable night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
WHY OUR PRICES ARE LOWER.

Because we buy in carload lots from the leading makers. Because our store is the most systematic store on earth. Because We are satisfied with modest margins of profit. Be- cause our store is arranged with the up to date conveniences for handling large quantities at the lowest ex- Deuse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
aGLENwOOD RANGES ARE THu BEST." SAYS ALL NEW
 ENGLAND.

We're showing the full line now It's not often we can do this. but an- other big shipment makes the line complete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24

We want to give such good values and satisfaction that you will come again and again to. our store when you need furniture. That's what we've done in the past, making the Hampson-Sellew store first in the minds of Waterbury people needing furniture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24

There's nothing half-hearted about the Hampson-Sellew store. Every store is supposed to be conducted to sell goods. OUR STORE Is FOR SELLING
 GOODS AND PLEASING
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-24
GLENwooDs ARE EASY BAKERS.

Always did have the best reputa- tion for fine baking. The Glenvood being made of heavier castings. also keeps its shape-does not warp like most ranges. thereby increasing its utility and giving 1t longer life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-05
.lBY Associated Press.)

T4 (By Associated TIess.S @
SCRANTON. Pa, May 4.-The ~ ne conVeh-4 ven 4
ton Of the United Mine, Work kersh dele ls,
gates from the anthracite districts Wh''ch lH'',
have beer, in session here for. the past st
few days considering the refusal i OF the
mine operators to grant the demands OF
the mine workers, will declare Itself e'
finally and definitely tomorrow morning, f1''ill
THAT is the only thing that can be said
with any certainty tonight.
The entire situation Is now believed ed to
|, rest with President John MITCHELL.
Tneoretically, 1t is In the hands of the
general Scale Committee but in reality
Mr.. Mitchell is the guiding spirit Of that
body, The convention at Its session this
afternoon, which was a very brief one.
decided to refer the entire question. TO
the general Scale Committee offethlrY-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-05
BIG FIRE RAGING
IN KNOXVILLE N D J y ]. [.
Entire Department at tWork, But
at Late Hour Flames Were
Fl Unchecked.
(By Associated Press, }

7 KNOXVILLE, TENN, May 5,-Fire
broke out at midnight in the Commerce
building, on Gay Street. just north Of
Vine Avenue, Flames were frst discov-
cred In the basement Of the Littleheld
and stecre Company store, and although
the fremen poured many streams Of
water into 1t, the flames got away from
them and wrecked all the floors. Next
door south is the Wholesale shoe store
Of the Mcmillan, Hazen Company,
At ! O'Clock all appearances are that
nothing can save I from destruction.
Next southris the building occupied by the
McBee- Hambright Company and adjoin-
Ing 1t is the wholesale whskey house OF
AZ 1880 O'clock the loss has not been less
than N75,0OO II the MCMILLAN store and
stock are destroyed they Will swell the
loss figures to over 5000, 900. The entire
FIRE department la on the scene, but as yet
has been unable to do effective work. i 4
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TRAINS. / !. . CRASH III
MANY H ] 4 MI KILLED.
Disastrous Collision ii Cut-Off
Near williamsburg On Penn
sylvania Railroad.
TEN DEAD AND MANY INJURED

4 * lS}ss PIX s. (l3y Associated Press!)
n HARRISBURG PA, May 4.-Two pas
sengerF trains collded head on in cut
of near; illlamsburg on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad at 1O:3s tonight. It is
reported that ten people are killed and
many injured Eight physicians from
Huntington have been sent to the scene Of
the wreck. "a
"A few hours before, thirty-seven freight
cars had been wrecked at Union F1lrance,
on the middle division, twenty miles
east Of this city and all trains were
being run around Altoona over the cut on.
The Chicago mail left this city on time
and went as far as Tyrone, where it was
sent back to go over the cutoff. The Chi
cago and st. Louis express was sent
the two trains met at Springfield, where
there Is but one track. XII
The cause of the disaster is said to
have been msunders tandine of orders
by the operator at Springfield Junction
Physicians have been sent from Altoona
The railroad officials at Huntington and
williamsburg have received a report thai
both locomotives, the express and NAL
cars and passenger coaches are complete.
| ly demolished. a},
! One of the trains was running reversed
with the coach next to the engine. Twen-
ty-tlve passengers were, In this coach, and
| It is reported that all are either dead o. o.
wounded. The railroad officials say It WI
| be impossible to tell the exact details
OF the accident until morning, as severa
| people are pinned under the wreckage, a
special has been, sent from here to bring
Iin{the dead and injured, but IT VIII MOI
arrive until a O'Clock. Engineer J. s
ITicky and Conductor j. ii, Collins, OF the
mail train, are reported to be seriously
| injured.
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HIGH TR|.B|.U||1''i'|E:.s|:l | !. |. ] /. J .
PAID. N|R BARR !. ! R|:||.|R||
I 1 ANy IL IA 1 StIvH
Retiring President Of Seaboard
Air Line Guest OF Honor at
Elegant Banquet.
GIVE. POINTS TO ROOSEVELT i !.

Mr.. James NJ. Barr, the retiring presi-
dent Of the Sea board Air Line. and one
OF the most widely known railroad men
in the South, was the guest Of honor al
banquet given at the Commonwealth
Club last night by President George w.
Stevens. OF the Chesapeake and Ohio,
and Colonel Barton H. Grundy.
4 The occasion was a most delightful
one In every respect. The company was
thoroughly representative, the menu was
all that could be desired. and the speeches
swere Of the most happy and tfellcitous
character. Indeed, the evening partook
largely of the nature Of a love feast, and
a more delicate, yet expressive, way Of
assuring Mn. Barr Of the esteem ~
which he Is held by his fellow railroad
men in Virginia could hardly have been
ndnnted
y The dining-room in which the banquet
was served was adorned with luxuriant
foliage plants, and the five tables were
SO arranged that the three dozen guests
were brought into close touch.
The Menu.
The men, was as follows:
Grape Fruit Cocktail
little Neck CLANS Harlequin Sandwiches
8 Strained Gprnbo I'm Tasse fs
olives Radishes Sailed Nuts
La Tour Blanche
v Brook Trout Meuniere
New Potatoes Cucumbers in Jelly .'F
sweetbread Montebello Fresh Mushrooms
81 Aynla-1S93
Fillet Pique Richelieu Garniture
M Asparagus Sauce Mousseline ;$
4 Grass Plovers Roasted
Salad Roman Fines Herbs
55 II, Glaze &
Soupes ST.. jacques
Fancy Cakes l5onnohs ~ - 1ur ~ : ss so
Fines Champagno-1S45 Cafe Deml Iasse
ar. Stevens. one OF the aNeeap.e
--17 fContinued on Ninth fage.)
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