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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
Young Joseph Barnes
 Was Crushed. CAUGHT ON RAILS
Was Returning to His Home After Leaving Dinner to His Father His Companion William
 O'Keefe Injured.

When James Barnes, fireman at the Benedict X Burnham factory, received his dinner from his 13-year-old son, Joseph, to-day, he had little suspicion that about one-half hour later he would gaze upon the boys remains crushed almost to a, pulp on a railroad track But such was the case, because of most appalling accident which happened about ten minutes after F to-day ill Brooklyn at what is known as the Washington avenue crossing, at the point where Washington avenue and South Leonard street intersect. The Barnes boy was killed outright, while a companion, William Okeefe, age 13, son of MT and Mrs Richard OKeefe of 37O South Leonard street, received only a few minor injuries. The two boys were returning from the Benedict & Burnham factory and | when they reached the crossing men, 1 toned above they attempted to go be- | tween the cars. It happened that the l cars just moved at the time and O'Keefe, who was first, did not get caught between them, although one of the cars hit him. But the Barnes boy | got caught between the bumpers and his head was crushed, his brains being scattered over the rails.
 | Brakeman Martin, whoewas getting off the freight at the time, noticed the O'Keefe boy, who immediately pointed to his companion under the car. A | few persons who live in the houses nearby had also perceived the accident and a large crowd quickly collected and the boy was removed from under the cars. His head was crushed so badly that his brains were hanging | from the mass of flesh. He was dead few moments after the accident oc- cured.
 Medical Examiner Crane was sum- moned, as was Dr Kilmartin. Nothing could be done for the Barnes youth, so he was covered with sheet and until 2:3O he was still on the ground.
 O'Keefe was carried into the home of Eli Ray and later removed to his
 home in Lunny's ambulance. His in- juries are not serious. consisting of a fracture of the shoulder joint and an
 arm torn open from the elbow to the
 shoulder. The train was in charge of
 Engineer Wilson and Conductor Me
 Grath.
 The people who had collected at the
 scene of the accident were rather in
 dignant because of the boy being Jeff
 on the rails for such long period. UI
 until 2:30, about two hours and hali
 after the accident took place, the boys
 body lay on the rails with nothing ovel
 1t but white sheet. It was the gen } eral opinion that the child could have been removed to his home or house nearby at least until the undertaken
 arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
STORY OF THE ATTACK.

Victoria. B. C., March 2.-Details brought by the Empress Of ihdla ol inc attack on the American mission at Changfu, sixty miles from Annoy, snow that the footing of the mission was oc- casloned by the anti-foreign spirit.
 The missionaries escaped unaldeu eA- cent MT Aldham, who was c0ncealed in the house of Chinese official ana thus escaped the rioters. sAnother req ture of the Chinese national movement as first indicated by the boycott has been the establishment of Chinese independent Christian church, the movement being organized to oust en- tirely the foreign missionaries. A Chl- nese Presbyterian pastor from san Francisco is at the head of the move ment at Shanghai, where $1O,OOO has been subscribed for the organization or the campaign fund for the Chinese ih' dependent church.
 Captain Kelley, an American em- ployed as chief of police by the Chi- nese government at Changsa, Human, was murdered by two Greek adventur- ers- who shot him when he sought to arrest them for illegally selling arms.
 
 The murderers were pursued by Chi nese soldiers and captured near the city gates, which were closed to pre- vent their egress. One committed SUI eide and the other was shot by the soi- dlers.
 Wong Kai Won, Chinese commission CT to Japan. has been suffocated py charcoal fumes at Yokohama. He was educated at New York. The steamer Empress or India brought news of the wrecking of the Japanese passenger steamer kube on the Japanese coast. Only one of the twenty-two persons on board was | saved.
 The German steamer Servia, carry ing home-bound troops. struck q noat ing mine when leaving yladiyostok and sank with a hundred of those or board.
 Ex.Consul Goodnow at Shanghai has been appointed foreign adviser al Ranking at salary of $500 month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
SHESWALLOWED GAS
Young Woman Found Dead in New York With Tube in Her
 Mouth.

New York, March 2.--A handsome young woman who was known at the house in West 51st street where she had lived for four months as Lillian Anne Peabody Williams, of Toronto, was found dead in her room to-day, She had placed gas tube in her mouth and turned on the vapor. Death came many hours before the body was found. From the records of mar. riage found in the room it appeared that Lillian Anne Peabody was mar ried to Morgan Leslie Williams at To ronto on October z, 1897. The janitor of the house said to-day that Mrs. Vii Hams told him that she separared from her husband soon after their marriage.
 For the last five weeks the cnly friend Mrs Williams seemed to have in New York, young man, had ceas- ed his occasional visits. Altho1gll costly jewelry and expensive furs were found in the apartment there was almost no money. At the end O. her resources, it is believed the wo- man chose suicide as the only solution of her difficulties.
 Among letters found in the room with the dead woman was one dated
 "Seneca Canada, October "A.
 It notified Mrs Williams of the death of her mother. A Bible bore the in scription Florence Williams, Mora via. N. Y.-Merry Christmas from Mother, 1882" Several telegrams found in the room were signed "Les lie' and on an envelope was writer Charley Forgive Me"
 Propped, against the back of chail
 beside the bed in which the body was found were two photographs of q
 young man. In a gold locket about hel
 neck was a miniature of the sam,
 face. Occupants of the house recog
 nized 1t as that of man who hat called upon Mrs Williams frequently
 and whom the woman had introduced
 as her husband. One picture was tha l of a young man in the uniform of thu l Canadian police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
CITY NEWS

There will be full rehearsal of the cast of characters of the drama "Shamus O'Brien" held this evening at s o'clock.
 Town Clerk Brett is in receipt of communication from Louis Kruse of Ray, North Dakota, asking him to assist in locating Fred Peppins, who is said to be living in this city.
 Judge Burpee in the city court this afternoon heard the suit and counter suit of Olin F. Hart against Michael Fallon for S66 and Fallon against Hart for $50. The dispute arose out of a partnership which neither seem- ed to understand.
 Rosary beads in all the different colored stones. garnets. amethysts, tourmalines. worries, opals, topaz, em- eralds. These we have in the new pear-sbaped stones. We also have line in solid silver. plain and chased. These beads run in prices from s1 to S. We also have the same line of stones mounted in rolled plate. This selection can be found at the Lake & Strobel Go.
 The funeral arrangements of the l late Monsignor Dennis !. Cremln of Bridgeport were practically com | pleted last evening at the parochial residence at conference with the priests of the parish and Frederick C. Mullins of the undertaking firm of | culIinan X Mullings. The funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with a solemn pontificial mass. at which Bishop Tierney will be celebrant.
 Officer Bowling nipped a robbery in | inc bud last evening. He was patrol | ling Vine street when he thought he < saw the form of a man inside the | fence on the Waterbury Manufactur- [ ing company's premises. He waited for the man to reappeaT but as he did not show up in half an hour CT more the officer went to the place where he had seen the man stoop and found two large heavy coils of brass. | He immediately communicated with the detective department and had the metal removed to the police station. A plsasant surprise party was held at the rooms of the Colt Athletic ciuo Monday evening. The affair was in honor of the nineteenth birthday oi the manager Of the Junior fcotDall team and only juniors were in attend spce. The evening was spent in play ing games and singing. T. K. BagieE rendered -EverytpOSy ..orks Bui Father and -Iust My style va.
 rendered to good advantage hy a quar tcs eour-pse-z of Louis Thibp1eau
 Johu Keefe. Michael Flanagan and J iU. Baeley- The evenings amusement
 vss helped along hy Ire fine work q the Colt Clee club. This club is eosa
 pos-d of George Gushing. baHjo. Wi
 liam Hanley. harmonics: gsnses Pae Ian. mandolin: and Jsnes Dalev. fute Refreshments were served The cpn
 uirtpe in charre of the enjoyable al
 fair were Burt ,Iulvaney. James Dz Hey. Henry Butler. T. Hsnley end Ps' | rirk Rfcr7zn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
MITCHELL AND eAER TO MEET.
Roosevelt Will Try For Peace Tn
 Coal Dispute.


 Coal Dispute. 2 WASHINGTON, March 2. 2.-President Roosevelt will attempt to secure an agreement between the operators and miners in the anthracite region in case the negotiations that are now being conducted at New York fail by per sonal meeting at the White House be- tween the leaders of the opposing fac tions.
 President Baer of the Reading rail road, it was reported here, will bring the demands made by the miners and attempt to persuade the president to say to President Mitchell and the an thracite board that the demands are excessive.
 The call of President Mitchell and Sec retary Wilson for a regular national convention of miners is out, and again 1900 delegates will gather at Indian apolis for the purpose of considering the wage scale and the transaction of such other business as may lawfully be brought before the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
BREMEN IN DANGER
Fought Fire in Artillery Building While Cart
 ridges Exploded.

Philadelphia, March 2-Fire in the artillery building of the Frankford ar senal today endangered the lives of the firemen, who fought the flames while Krag-Jorgensen cartridges, shell fuses and other varieties of ammuni- nition exploded around them, sending missiles in all directions and filling the air with suffocating smoke and gases.
 When the firenlen reached the top floor of the three story building they were forced to retreat by the over whelming volume of noxious gases and the fusilade of bullets. By crawl ing upon the floor they succeeded Ill reaching the portion of the room which was in flames. Although nearly overcome by smoke and gas and i'll constant danger from the exploding cartridges, the firemen finally exiting uished the blaze.
 The extent of the damage done to the building and stock of ammunition and the origin of the fire could not be learned, the arsenal officials ue' clining to give any information.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
THEY FOLLOW CENESKY.

:. tbe public in general does not take as much interest in the trial of Joseph Cenesky as that of Charles Bassett, still the small boy thinks the latter jusi as important, judging from the man. ner in which he follows him to the court house. This morning crowd of boys and young men chased after the prisoner as he walked to the court house handcuffed to one of the sheriffs, The practice of taking prisoners, espe cially those who are being tried for serious crimes. to the court house in this manner is not popular one and should be abolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
THE MERIDEN TIMES
ov,rr, ,f JousL asd Rsesr1 Secured Stsek
 s,S p;sesss;zsei Pubicsfiss.

Meriden. March 2.--1t was announced te-dsy that a deal had been eonsum- atei whereby chsries F. Rockwell and Eugene A. Hall the majority stock boIders in the Ne-iden Tines Publish ing co. had sold out thelr interests to Francis Atvater. owner of the Meri- den Journal and W. A. Kelsey. owner of the Meriden RecOrd- They took pos session of the Times plant thls after. soon and announced that the paPeI wouId be immediately discOutinued The minority stockholders are very In dixusnt at the action of the majority and have retained Attorney Aubrey tc contest the sale. which they claim t not bona fsie-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
GOES OVER FOR A MONTH.

New York. March 2-The hearing upon the motion for new trial in the case of Albert T. Patrick was ad- journed today until April 2. I'his will make necessary n further re- prieve by Governor Higgins, as Pat rick was sentenced to be electrocuted on March 19. District Attorney ter ome informed Recorder Goff before the hearing whom the beingis arth ar whom the hearing is being held that he would join with Patrick's attorney in an application for further re- prieve. Recorder GOff said he also would give his approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
SAVING THE TREES
Engineer Han of Naugatuek in Communieation
 With Superintendent Morris.

Wwn SuPeSlutenoeut mVHn.
 Engineer Ham of Naugatuck, who is tree warden of the borough, had d conference with Superintendent Mor- ris of the street department yesterday regarding the protection of trees on the Middlebury road on the way from Naugatuck. Some time ago the old Gideon Platt place was purchased by Mir Greenblatt, and according to Engi- neer Ham, the new owner pushed the fence line out several feet into the street, and In so doing he included within his fence few nice shade trees, one a beautiful elm, which 1t is understood he intends to cut down in the near future. MT Whittemore has put out great deal of money on that road and naturally he does not like to see the shade trees hewn down and appealed to Warden Ham, who look ed into the case and satisfied himseff that the tree in question is in the high way, but the trouble was that unfor- tunately it is just outside the Nauga' tuck boundary line and the Nauga- tuck official couldn't do anything When he came to Waterbury he learn. ed that the city has no such official as tree warden. but such things come un' der the supervision of the superintend, ent of streets and between them 1t is likely that they will make things ho1 for Mir ( ease ne cut down the tree, that is. pro,.ued it is in the highway. and MT Ham has nc doubt about this. The original records call for road four rods wide and measuring from the boundary line or the opposite side of the street to the fence erected by the owner of the Platt place one gets several feet be yond the tree. This is the old turn pike road and is still used quite con siderably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
STANDARD KICKS
Says Its Principal Rival in Kan
 sas is Violating the K Law.

Topeka, Kan, March 2.-Earl Evans, an attorney for the Standard Oil Co in Kansas, called on Governor Hoch and Attorney General Coleman yester- day and alleged that the National oil Go, the Standards principal rival in Kansas, had been guilty of violations of the anti-discrimination law. i
 Attorney Evans says that the Ma. tional oil Co has been selling coal oil to the state penitentiary for SA cents gallon, while charging other custom CTS in the state a rate that is materi. ally higher. He says Kansas officers know this. This, the attorney says, is violation of the anti-discriminatfor law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
TWO BR.KEMEN HURT.

Norfolk. Conn. March 2.-An eugine with caboose attached carrying a train crew from Granville to Canaan. on the Central N. E.srailroad, ran into a light engine which was standing in front of the station here to-day. Two brakemen, Gilbert Blake and Edward I. Ostrout. were hurJ and were taken to Winsted on a special train. There they declined to he sent to the count, hospital and after being operated upon lry Dr Walsh were sent to Hart ford. their home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
l. READY FOR II. Germany is Not Look
 ing for War. CAN DEFEND ITSELF
If France Insists on Forcing the Guns Could Quickly Invade French Territory if
 Necessary.

Paris, March 2.-The Journal to-day publishes the result of an investfga- ton made by it's correspondents along the German frontiers. The paper says the Germans do not desire war, but the German army is ready and it's su- perior mobilization plans permit a rapid invasion of French territory. The Journal counsels the abandon ment of French reliance on fortfnca. tions and the adoption of the German plan of a rapid invasion or the eli emy's territory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
PRETTY BIG HAUL
Thief Got $l,9oO Out of the Adams Express Office at Spring
 field To-day.

Springfield, March "A packet con taining $1,90O in bills was stolen from the safe of the Adams Express Go in the Union depot to-day. The theft was committed while the man in charge of the office had gone out to the train. The police have detained two men under suspicion, one of them being former employe of the com pany.. 3.,, .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
German. Again Bar Progress.

ALGECIRAS, March 2.-Thirty Brit ish warships, with fighting force of 25,OOO men, are assembled at Gibral- tar, six miles from here. The dele gates to the conference declare that the meeting may be prolonged until the latter part. of this month. The German delegates have again checked progress toward an agreement by in- sisting that the diplomatic corps at Tangier should exercise control over the state bank. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
sent the City Directory.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 2.--A let ter was received by Postmaster T. H. Baker from a man at Rutland. Vt, asking him to send the names of "the unsaved men and women" in Louis vile. The writer explained that he had read in the papers of the wicked ness in Louisville, and he felt called upon to do what he could to redeem its people. Postmaster Baker was at first puzzled, but finally hit upon the plan of sending the City Directory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
Rohn.a Ir. p. sankey.

NEW YORK, March 2.-Though de- tectives are at work on the case. they have been able to find no clew to the burglars who broke into the house of Ira D. Sankey. the famous evangelist, and footed the ground floor of every thing of value. Every piece of silver ware that could be found was taken. to the value of f1.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
Morgan at Paima.. Court.

HAVANA. March Edwin V. Mor- gan, the new American minister to Cuba. presented his credentials to President Palma. The arrival and de parture of the minister at the palace were watched with interest by a big crowd of Cubsns and Americans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
MILL DEBATE TONIGHT.

This evening the members of the Forum club will hold public debate at St Mary's alumni hall The subject for debate is. Resolved. that more re- s'rirtions should be put on foreign im- migration, James Brennan and he,in ritzpatrick will uphold the sf- firmatiye. while William Sullivan and John Hutchinson will argue for the negative.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
p..r.,.,,.r Castle Impresnabl..

NEW YORK. March 2.-Six West chester deputy sheriffs are guarding the home of John D. Rockefeller at Po- cantico hills. While Mir. Rockefeller has been reported as being In the Ca ribbean. the Mediterranean and few other places, he has spent much of his time at his country home, which thus far has been impregnable to the as- saults of the process servers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
p.nounced Jo.eph'. Corn Deal.

NEW YORK. March 2.-Joseph's cor ner of corn in Egypt. which was com mended as a wise business move by
 John D. Rockefeller. IT,, to his Bible cless last Sunday, was denounced by Professor Charles P. Fagnani of the Union Theological seminary. speaking before the New York Baptist Social union at the vendome hotel last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
All Genuine
 Hide Leather.

5000 Leather Couch for s1s95. S2sO0 Leather Couch for SlS75.
 Ss3.so Leather Trukish Rocker for S22J0.
 s36lo0 Leather Turkish Rocker for S24.15.
 5000 Leather Turkish Rocker for S2sS5.
 If you can use one of these pieces it will pay you to give your immediate consideration. Later delivery if you'rs not quite ready for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
Po.tmaster at somervilIe Arrested.

sOMERvILLE, N. J., March D. George W. Cooper, formerly postmas- ter here, was arrested charged with falsifying his vouchers. The arrest was made by postofice inspectors, and it is alleged that Cooper while post master falslfied vouchers by which he obtained S1,3O0 a year for the services of one of his assistants to whom he paid but $500 year. Cooper has been removed from the postmastership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
MISS KENNAUH'S BILL.

Commissioners Award Her $55 for Ser
 vices Rendered Late Mary Phelan.
 Attorneys Church and Reeves, who heard the evidence on Miss Julia Ken naugh's claim of $1,00O against the estate of the late Mary Phelan, re- viewed the testimony yesterday and this morning awarded her $55. At torney, Gupfoile, counsel for the heirs, who opposed the payment of the claim, contended that the claimant might be entitled to $55 for services rendered Miss Phelan during the last six years of her life, as it was shown that she had taken care of her proper ty to some extent, did errands for her and gave advice. There was no tes. timony contradicting this and it was on that ground the above sum was allowed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
student p,.Er.ced Yale.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March 2.-A tremendous sensation has been created among the faculty and students of Yale university by the sentencing of Warren Lester Lewis, Yale junior. of Brooklyn to the penitentiary. Lewis was arrested In the New Haven theater for riotlng. The entire student body bitterly resents the sentence and is filled with regret over the stain on the good name of the university.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
as.r. creai,er. Af,er Hi..

PARIS, March 2--An application vss made to the civil tribunal of the Seine in behalf of a money lender for permission to levy on the household
 rccds ln the Castellsne mansion to sat ssfy . claim for money advanced to Count BonL The lawyers of the count .>. resisted the request on the grounds ,h.t the goods are her separate prop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
pueh.... to Head Liss.

WASHINGTON. March 2.-Delegstes to the third Pan-American conference have been announced at the state de- psrtnent. Heading the list Is William L Buchsnsn of New York. formerly Tinted States minister to the Arsen- tine Republic and lster to Panama
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
ap...e-s.r rrai. Lsss.

CHEYENNE. wyo. March IA passenger train o1 the Cheyenne North ero ss Iost somewhere between Chey- .ure ard Bordesux- The wires are ,o.u. and all erosts to learn the fate ,f the train and It's hundred passengers have failed The vsrst bl,zzard of the w1rtrr b rnczG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
p.e.or Q. Trial For Wit. Murder.

GREENSBORO. N. O., March 2.-ln the trial of Dr. J. B. Matthews. accus- ed of poisoning his wife. Mrs. A. M. Hay, a neighbor, told of finding Dr.. Matthews sitting on the bed beside his wife with hypodermic syringe in his hand. The doctor told her that his wife had taken enough strychnine to kill a dozen women and that he had worked an night long to save her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
xu.. x.- s.I. surrfr.r.

KoKoMo. Ind M&rch 2-By the eesth of Daniel Jones here Lieutenant General Nelson A MiIes is the sole survivor of the detail of twenty Union soldiers vho captured Jefsrsoa Davis i, lsS. yoaes was a member of the ssroad Indiana mounted t1f&ntry- He vss sixfy-fre years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-02
Emery Left Estate worth s2o.ooo,ooo

NEWPORT. R. l., March 2.-Despite the efforts at secrecy of the agents and attorneys of the late Thomas J.. Emery, formerly of Cincinnati, the noted candlemaker who took up his residence in Middletown. close to the farms of Alfred and Reginald Wander bilt two years ago, it has become known that the value of the property reaches s20.OO0.0 900.