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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
ME7CALf WILL PROBE.
Commerce and Labor Secretary to Cross Examine The San franCis-
 co Board of Education.
IS AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT

Oakland, Cal, Nov 1.-Secretary Victor H. Metcalf of the department of commerce and labor arrived from Washington last night and will re- main here with relatives until to- morrow, when he will proceed to San Francisco, where he will begin his inquiry into the action of the San Francisco board of education in ex- cluding Japanese and other Orientals from the regular schools and assign ing them to school set apart for Orientals. Secretary Metcalf said:
 "I am not at liberty to talk con- corning my mission on the coast ex- cept to say that the administration considers this subject one of gravest importance. Our treaty with Japan guarantees to that nation the same consideration and immunities that are guaranteed to the most favored nation, hence the desire in Washing ton to learn officially of everything that has been done in San Francisco. I cannot say just what methods I will pursue in conducting my inves- legations. I shall probably establish headquarters in San Francisco. As soon as my work is completed shall return immediately to Washington"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
GANG 'Of ROBBERS DISCOVEREDIN BRUSH They Opened Fire on the Officers. Xiii. ling One of Them and
 Wounding Another.
ONE R0BBER WAS KILLED
And One Also Was Captured . The Dead Robber is An
 Ex.Convict.

Spokane, Wash, Nov LA special to the Spokesman Review from Pros ser, Wash, says:
 There was desperate battle near Kennewick yesterday between off cers were led by Sheriff A. G. Me Neill of Presses who came on the rob- bers unawares in the bush. .They were five or six in number and at once commenced firing. Marshal Michael Glover, of Kennewick. was instantly killed and Joseph Palsey, his deputy, was fatally wounded. Sheriff McNeill was shot twice but not dangerously hurt. After being shot, the sheriff emptied his gun at the robbers, killing one and finally capturing another
 The gang of burglars Is thought to have had rendezvous at Kennewick for the purpose of holding up North ern Pacific train.
 The captured robber says he is Robert Layton, aged 16 years. He re- vealed the identity of the dead des- perado as Jacob Lake, recently con- vict in the penitentiary at Walla Wal la.
 Layton says his home was formerly in Florence. Ohio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
DOUBLE KILLING
 DOWN 1T SHELTON Charles Quazea Cut His WfeS Throat After a Heated Quarrel
 Last Night THEN KILLED HIMSELF. The Couple Only Recently Came From Hoboken- Family
 of Young Children.

Shelton, Nov 1.-Following a quarrel between Charles Quazea and his wife late last night, Quazea mur- dered the woman by cutting her throat with razor and followed his crime up by committing suicide. both deaths being almost instantaneous. The bodies were found in bedroom as the result of an appeal to the neighbors by the 16-years-old daugh- ter Amelia, who said she was unable to find her father or mother. The door was broken open and the bod les were found lying on the bed. Deep gashes in the throats of the man and woman told the story of the tragedy and the medical exam finer of Shelton was notified. The bodies were later taken to local undertaker's. The man was 46 years of age and the woman 40. They came here about month ago from Hoboken. He was employed at the Speciality Weaving company, was a good workman and very steady. A 20-years-old son left the house about a week ago after dispute over his future. Five children are left or phans, the youngest 6 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
SECOND COUTURE GONE.
The Biiou Theater on Grand Street
 Did Not Prove a Success.

The BijOu theater on Grand street was closed this morning by an at tachment for $1,UO0 in favor of John c. Cutler. a harness dealer on East Main street. Part of the furnishings had been removed and after a search they were found packed up for ship pinat the Naugatuck freight depot by Deputy Sheriff Gillette.
 Couture gave local business man check last evening for S19, and when the latter called up the Fourth National bank this morning it was learned that Couture had just $2 in that bank The police were immedi- ately notified, but they soon learned that Couture had been preparing to go for some time, as he had gone leaving nothing behind him.
 Couture's picture operator ob- tained his money all right, as he knew the boss was going. so he pro cured the services of Attorney Guil- foile and made Couture settle. But not so the ticket seller. He did not even stop to say 50 long, Mary" but left her waiting at the theater for the money that's due her.
 Willie Russell. who was in Cou- ture's employ, received nothing. ac- cording to the operator. Willie him. self is now at his home in Newark He was given promise of s week and his board. He received about S for five weeks service. Couture is said to have given the boy a trounc- ing the other day because the youth asked him for a dime.
 The Coutures have received much notoriety while in this city and as a result their Bijou theater has re- ceived a large amount of certain kind of advertising. Frank was the original proprietor. but he was not in this city long when he was arrest ed.
 Mir Cutler few months ago sub rented the premises to Fred T. and Frank H. Couture for five years. Without his permission and before he was aware of it they had removed the entire front of the store and fixed up the interior to suit their purposes. Mir Cutler proceeded to have them put up bond to make good for the res toration of the front upon the cxpIra- tion of their lease and while they were discussing the matter Frank was arrested on ball piece issued in Pittsburg. Pa. It was claimed he had violated the conditions of the bond. hut this was denied and the city court discharged him. He had however. no sooner left the limits of the court than he was seized by an officer from Pittsburg and with the assistance of local officers was man. acled. thrown Into an automobile and hustled out of the state at the fast est speed the machine could go The last reports had it that he was ID jail in Pittsburg. Mir Cutler will to have to undergo the expense of replacing the front of the store unless the Cou- lures make good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
FELL AGAINST FLY WHEEL.
Joseph Schoonmaker Received Iniur.
 ies Which May Prove Fatal.

Joseph Schoonrhaker of 53 Vine street met with serious accident this morning at the Waterbury Lum- Der and Coal company factory and at the hospital this afternoon 1t was stated that 1t is doubtful If the young man will recover. He fell against a
 fly wheel in the engine room and re- ceived compound fracture of the skull. At the hospital this morning an operation was performed upon Schoonmaker by Doctors Barbour, Anderson and Castle. but there is only a slight chance of Schoonmaker pulling through. The incidents in connection with the accident are in deed sad. as 1t was Schoonmaker's father. who Is an engineer at the fac- tory. who found his son in an uncon- scious condition in the engine room. Schoonmaker. who has been mar ried only a week. complained of feel ing unwell this morning. but decided to go to work. Nothing was seen of him after entering the factory uni
 he was found some time later by his father leaning against the fiy wheel with his skull badly fractured. The young man was immediately taken in Lunny's ambulance to the hospital and the operation was decided upon in an effort to save the young mans life. Although no one witnessed the accident it is believed that fell over the railing in the engine room and his head struck the big wheel which fractured his skull. Schoonmaker's relative are over the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
CITY NEWS

The Third Ward Republican club will entertain a number of the faith full at n smoker tonight.
 Be sure and hear Tom Waller at the democratic rally in Eagles hall tonight.
 To-day is the Feast of All Saints. a holiday of obligation in the Catholic church. An early mass was celebrated at 5:3O and services were held later on in the morning. All being largely attended. Tomorrow will be All Souls Day.
 The funeral of David Flynn was held this morning from his late home in Brennan place to the Immaculate Conception church. where service was conducted by Father O'Brien. The bearers were Maurice Bunce, Henry Walsh. Andrew Toole. Charles Smith, Daniel Griffin and John Dow ling. The interment was in Calvary cemetery. A mass of requiem will be celebrated for the deceased at z o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Attorney D. J. Slavin has served notice upon the city that unless com pensation is made to his client. Mrs Tomasino Chiefo of North Elm street. he will bring suit for damages. He alleges that owing to the neglect of the city a large beam fell from a pile of lumber owned by the Shoe Hard ware Co on North Elm street and crushed the left foot of his client. The lumber was for use in a three story building which the company is putting up-
 Joseph Roseta, an employe of the O'Brien Construction company while at work this morning had both his legs broken below the knee. Roseta was working with a gang of O'Brsen's men down near the old ball grounds. when the accident occurred A crush CT fell on him and his fellow work men declare he was fortunate to come out of the affair without losing his life Roseta's legs were a sight when he was placed In Lunny's ambulance to he taken to the Waterbury hospi- tai.
 Mrs John Moriarty. North Willow street. made a deposition to-day in the suit of Attorney James NJ. Lynch aEdlfsN atNbFUe1 Jduit@ a. EtdeltH for $500 commission on a real estate sale. It was supposed that Mrs Mori- arty knew something about the trans action. but it turned out that she knew nothing whatever. MT Mori- arty was the buyer In the matter and he only figured in It. Mrs Moriarty's deposition was taken beacuse she is i'll. and would be unable to appear in the court of common pleas in New Haven. where the case will be heard tomorrow.
 George Munson. the 14-years-oId son Of Mrs Munson of South Main street. was practicing with a rife yesterday when it went of unexpect- eily and came near sending George into the world beyond the grave. The bullet just took the skin of a portion of his forehead and disappeared through the peak of his cap The in- fury which he received does not amount to much. but it ought to be a lesson to him to give shooting irons a wide berth The gun did not be- long to him but unfortunately he fell in with the youngster to whom it does belong ca the way home frun school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
FINGER PRINT SYSTEM.
English Murderer Identified at feTt LeayenWoIth by Means
 of It
MAN OBJECTED TO PRINTS

Washington, Nov IA curious re- suit of the recent adoption by the United States army of the system of Identification by finger prints, just reported to the war department, was the discovery in the person of sol dier at Fort Leavenworth of a Brit ish murderer for whom the Scotland Yard authorities have long been look ing. The man was a prisoner in the United States penitentiary, serving a five year sentence for military crime. In prison he was we'll be- haved and liked, but when the war den, following the general order to take the finger print records of all soldiers, attempted to secure an im- pression of this mans digits, he met with violent resistance Suspecting that this resistance was based upon the mans knowledge of the use to which these finger prints might be put. the warden sent copies of the prints to the police authorities in number of cities. Within compara- lively short time Scotland Yard re- ported that the man had committed an atrocious murder, in Morta; that he had been sentenced to life im- prisonment, and had escaped to America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Government Feeling It.

Manila. Nov 1.--The government is feeling the effect of the new inter- state rate law enacted by the last congress. The Great Northern Rail- road and Steamship company has mo- tihed the insular department that 1t can no longer transport government employees at contract prices east of Tacoma. The governments contract with all the railroad and steamship lines provides for the transportation of officers and government employees from Manila to San Francisco at the rate of $125 each, to Denver S145, to Chicago 3165 and to the Atlantic coast for $175. The Great Northern now quotes rate of $155 from Ma nila to Tacoma and full railroad rates east from there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
MAKING OLD OAK.
One of the Tricks of the Cabinet.
 makers Trade.

 One of the Tricks of the Cabinet-
 makers Trade.
 You will have to go long way be- fore you find a body of men more clev- CT than those cabinetmakeY who pro duce goods to satisfy the desire of the public for furniture made of old and fancy woods. They can trapsform whitewood into all kinds of exotic woods by means of chemicals. and a chemist would be surprised if he were to have the run of, one of those facto- ries for day.
 The manufacture of 'old" oak is one of the easiest of their processes. The boards. holdings. panels or whatever pieces are required are made of oak which has just had time 10 dry suffi- ciently to prevent excessive warping.
 They are then placed in dark room. on the floor of which and quite close to the furniture to be aged" are placed several bowls. plates and so forth, of liquid ammonia. The room Is then her medically closed up. and the wood Is left for month or so. according to the age which Is required. The coloration will extend to depth of nearly quarter of an inch if the room is kept closed for few months
 That Is why there is so much old oak furniture about. Of course. Q little re- nection would show that it could not be genuine-the forests of the middle ages wouId not have furnished one-half of It-but people do not always reflect. London Graphic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Largest Lodging House.

Boston. Nov What is claimed to be the largest lodging house in the world was thrown open to working men to-day. It is known as the Peo- ple's Palace and was erected by the Salvation Army in the south end at a cost of s240.000. It is five stories fin height. contains 2s7 lodging rooms. reading and social rooms. a swimming pool and baggage rooms. Attached to the hotel will be free labor bureau for the registry of the unemployed. a free legal bureau for the prosecution of petty cases for the poor. and a free dispensary. all three of which are to be open evenings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Walked Out Of Window.

South Norwalk. Nov 1.-James T. Kelley. who has been i'll and out of his head for some time. this morning walked out of the fourth story win dow of his home. and fell distance of sixty feet. He sustained a broken arm and internal injuries from which he died later in the Norwalk hospi- tai. He leaves a brother and a sis ter and was a molder by trade. A brother. Edward Kelley. was in- stantly killed by a train in NorwaIk a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
THIS DREAM FULFILLED Direct Railway Through Mexico Be- tween United States and
 Central American
THE WORK IS PROGRESSING.

Washington, Nov IA dream of
 quarter of century is about to be
 realized. It is practically direct rail-
 way communication through Mexico
 between the countries of Central
 America and the United States. Leslie Coombs of Kentucky, Amer
 ican minister to Honduras and Gua-
 temala, who is in this country on
 leave of absence from his post,
 brings glowing account of the prog
 ress which has been made in the past
 year on the Pan-American railroad.
 Connections are now completed be-
 tween the Central American repub-
 lies and the City of Mexico, with the exception of some short lines on
 which work is now progressing. The completion of these lines will mean that one may board train in Guate- mala, for instance, and make an all- rail trip to New York in about half the time 1t takes to go by water.
 The agricultural, mining and in- dustrial development of the Central American countries will follow rap- idly the operation of the Pan-Ameri- can railroad" said Minister Coombs. Already hundreds of Americans cit izens of the United States-are en- gagged in various enterprises in Gen. tral America, but they are handicap ped seriously by lack of transporta- tion facilities. Much of that country ic ryo oliv l., good, the soil is fertile, and the min ing possibilities have scarcely been scratched. Immense advantages are offered to industrious and progressive Americans. Even now fortunes are being made in the fruit trade, in the rubber trade and in mining, but they are nothing compared with those which, in the progress of the devel- opment of those countries, will be made.
 Tt is reasonably certain now that peace among the Central American republics will be maintained. The interest which this government has manifested in the peace of Central America is the controlling factcr in the situation. President Roosevelt's recent mediation, through which se- rious trouble was averted, has had a salutary effect. The people realize that the United States will not per- init mere local differences to inter- fere with the development of the country and the preservation of ami cable relations among the republics They know, too, that President Diaz of Mexico is standing squarely with the American adFinistration in this matter. GN
 Eventually, 1t is possible that union of Central American states may be effected. This would tend to facilitate the development of all that territory, but such a union Is scarcely more than a vision as yet. Good newspapers and good transpor- tation facilities among the states may in the future bring about the union. It is a matter of education. The peo- pie are not yet quite prepared for 1t.
 "Of course the development of the Central American country will be of to all parts of this coun- try, but 1t will be of particular in- terest and importance to the south. Business between the United States and Central America will be con- ducted principally through .he big cities of the south and southwest and will greatly increase their commer- cial and industrial importance"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Violent storm in Ernnce.

Paris. Nov LA violent storm has swept over the south of France. ac- companied by heavy falls of snow on the coast and a tidal wave at Toulon which prevented Admiral Touchards squadron from coaling. Many small crafts were torn from their anchorage and wrecked aud the quays were flooded. Nice suffered most severely. the famous Promenade Des Auglais and the neighboring streets being un- der water foot deep. The shops there were % badly ohoded tha. the contents of some of them were total ly destroyed. It is estimated tha. the damage done will amount to an enor- nous sum-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Must submit Them to Chief.

Worcester. Mass. Nov 1.-Blll pos ters. printed or pictured, must be sub mitted to the chief of police. for his approval before they can be display ed on billboards or distributed, be- ginning today. This action was de ciied upon yesterday after a confer ence between members of the license board. including James c. Coffey. Fire Chief George $. Coleman and Mayor John T. Duggan. Meanwhile an eff fort will be made to have an ordi- nance enacted prohibiting vulgar or improper display advertising similar to that now In force in Springfield and other cities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Going to West Indies.

London. Nov Winston Spencer Churchill. the parliamentary seere- tary of the colonial office. is going to the West Indies at about Christmas to study the resources of the islands. especially the prospects of extending cotton growing. with the view point of possible govesnmen aid. The Duke of Marlborough and Sir Alfred Jones. president of the Liverpool chamber of commerce. and others in- terested in the islands. win accom- pany Mir Churchill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Shoe HurE1&a

When Evander Berry Wall. king of the dudes for twelve years and really the most inconspicuous man about town. because he was homely of face and very bad dresser. besides being rather short and bloichy. undertook to reintroduce shoe buckles he made his first biz failure as the sartorial dic- tator of our 'jeunesse doree.- I think it was poor Al Claggett who said: Why. Berry. you make fool of your self. Shoe b1ckics % with long stock ings and knee pants You can't wear 'en with socks and trousers. They in- terfere vith the sci of the trousers around the feet TteE. of course. you've rot to have q low qusrterel shoe Cut 1t out. Berry. cut 1t out Wall immediately quit New York Pres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
DANBuRY HAT CASE.
Judge Plat Hearing Arguments on
 the Demurrer To-day.

Hartford. Nov 1.--In the United States circuit court to-day, Judge Platt presiding. the famous Danbury hatters' suit of D. c. Loewe & Co vs Martin Lawlor ct al came up on de- murrer arguments to the complaint. The allegations were that boycott had been declared against the product of their factory in restraint of trade. The plaintiffs brought suit against the members of the union. claiming damages of $250,000. The demurrer stated in various forms that 1t did not appear in the complaint that there was restraint of trade and that the plaintiffs brought the case to the United States circuit knowing that if they won they would get three times the amount of damage they would in lower court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
WHIST.

Now that cooler weather preva.,s xhist will again become the pas,ire aurius the winter months In s,I- re-vsre we will sell solid silver ts,- snoops 5sc to s1 each: tabIespoon, ss sa1s and s7-se each. forks es saas and s2.se each All kinds of rov,isies suitable for primes. Watch sor our biz sale. commencing ortobrr m laetfng two veeka nc Lake q Sfrubsl Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Searching for Boiy.

Bridgeport. Nov l.--It is thought that the body of a murdered man is lying somewhere between Saugatuck and Norwalk. Stories have been cur rent in this respect if wes,port. Saugatuck and the Norvalks since two Italians reported that they had seen the body. Searching parties are now making an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Next to Closing Day.

Syracuse. N. Y., Nov 1.-The next to the closing day of the upstate campaign of Charles F. Hughes, the republican candidate for governor be- gan today. Following speeches at various places will come an evening meeting at Utica, which is expected to be one of the most interesting of the campaign. Secretary of State Elihu Root will be one of the speak CTS at the Utica meeting and it has been given out that he brings mes- sage from Washington"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
FIRES TO-DAY.
All Small Ones-Only One Alarm
 Was Rung.

The fire department was called dur ing the noon hour by box 371, to a house owned by Frank Larkin on Sonth Willow street. The fire was a small one on the roof and was quick. ly extinguished
 The Burton street men while on their way home, were notified of Il blaze in the ash bin in P. H. Carrolps house at A North Willow street. The fire fighters investigated and found a blaze which was making much head way, but extinguished it in short or der.
 This morning the Burton street company was summoned by still alarm to the home of John J. Gera- ghty. 10O5 Cooke street. It was a chimney blaze and the damags was slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
Gone to Hamptpn Rnad..

Philadelphia. Nov i.-The cruiser Tennessee. which is to serve as one of the convoys to President Rooee- vefs on his visit to Panama. sailed from the League Island navy yard to-day for Hampton Roads The cruieer Washington. which viil also act e . con-oy to the president. will sail from League Island this after- nooa for Hampton Roods-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
XnI Tour Country.

New York, Nov 1.--Ossip Gabrilo- witsch. the Russian pianist. who ar rived her on Tuesday. is to make . tour of this country. His first ap- pearance will be in Portland, Me. on Monday next. when he will play for the first time in America