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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
CITY NEWS

The Talma club will hold it's annual meeting this evening.
 Roger X Bros factory. which has been idle for the past few weeks. has resumed work.
 John Coleman. the well known hack driver has resigned his position with the Waterbury Rubber Tire company and will tomorrow begin work with Pollak S Curtiss at Norton's old stand on PhOeniix avenue.
 Ervis Wright of East Main street left today to enjoy some horse rae ing on the ice in Canada This is kind of sport which Mir Wright has been in the habit of sseing every win ter for years and he says he doesn't think he would live through the sum- mer if he missed if.
 The funeral of Mrs Jeremiah Hur- Icy took place this morning from the family residence on PemtertOn street with a mass of reqiem at the Immacu- late Conception church and inferment in St Ioeeph's cemetery The bearers were James Heziy- William Lyons. John Martin. Maurice Wren. John Murphy and Patrick HezIy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
KILLING DOGS.
Five More Gone to the Hunting Grounds and Matty Doyle
 Is Sad.

The police are still putting dogs out of existence, and if they keep it up barks will be few and far between next spring. Three more were put out of business last night and a couple to- day. One of the prettiest of the lot of unfortunates belonged to Matthew 2. Doyle, an emplOye of the Platt Mill Feed and Provision Co, and the owner feels the loss keenly. But nobody need be surprised that so many dogs have fallen victims to the officers since the order was issued, because many have taken no notice whatever of it and trust to their pets to look out for them- selves. It is a cute cur that knows enough for that, but it seems some of them are equal to the occasion and re- fuse to go outside their own dooryards without the muzzle A Baldwin street man says his dog will amuse itself about the yard until it gets tired of being confined, when it will scratch at the door and nose around until some body puts the headgear on it and then it will scamper off about the streets for an hour or so. When it returns it kicks up all kinds of capers and keeps bothering everybody about the house until the muzzle is removed. j.,ss...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
MERRIwETHER's CASE.

Anxious to Get Out of Navy-Hazei
 in Good Natured Way.
 Annapolis, Md, Jan 18.-The trial of Midshipman Minor Meriwether, Jr, oI Lafayette. La. on the charge of hazing was continued today.
 Meriwether has handed in his resig nation from the service and hopes that it will be accepted and that he will be allowed to leave the ne-y. His ob. ject in not pleading guilty was to bring out evidence to show that he hazed in a good natured way and without bru. tality. and this has been done. His counsel says he is also anxious for the public to understand that all his of. lenses were committed prior to his fight with Branch in which the latter received fatal injuries.
 The court will take up the case of Midsh;pman Chester X. A. Bloebaum of St Charles. Mo, another member of third class, as soon as Meriwether's trial is concluded. The charge of haz- ing in Bloebaum's cause is supported by six specifications alleging the of lenses to have been committed during September last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
FLAGS AT HALF MAST.
Chicago Is in Mourning for the Late
 Marshall Field.

Chicago Is in Mourning for the Late
 Marshall Field
 Chicago, Jan. 1S-Chicago went in- to mourning yesterday for the death of Marshall Field. From the, board of trade, most of the banks, and prac- tically all of the big wholesale and retail stores flags were flown at half mast while the Field stores remained silent behind closed doors and drawn shades. While almost every organl zation devoted to the interest of the development of Chicago adopted reso- lutions honoring the memory of Mr Field, the State street merchants met and agreed to close their stores to- morrow from 12 to l o'clock while the funeral is in progress.
 The board of trade of which M. Field is a member, will suspend trad ing for the day at 12:3O o'clock and the Crerar library of which he was a director under the will of John Crerar will be closed after II a. m. The Chicago stock exchange will close at 12:3O. . -
 In connection with the announce ment of funeral arrangements there came out last night plans for pe- culiarly touching tribute which will suggest the respect and affection felt for the dead merchant by all associa- ted with him in business. This tribute will take the form of memorial meeting of employees of the Field stores, which will be held in the Au- ditorium at 4:30 o'clock in the after noon, just after the funeral and bur ial s~+-~.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
MINGLED LAD SHOWS PLUCK.

Switchman Mcdonald Pulls Roderick Cushing From Under Wheels. New Haven. Jan. 1s-Roderick F. Cushing, r year old lad of 40 Third avenue, West Haven, was terribly mangled by train at the Spring street crossing yesterday. If his life can be saved, which is very doubtful, he will have Switchman William Me. Donald to thank for his escape. Roderick is an apprentice blacksmith in the railroad machine shops aud yesterday morning as usual boarded the 6:35 accommodation from New York at West Haven with compan- ion, John Connolly of Woodmont. It was the boys custom to ride in the baggage train to the depot and then ride back to the machine shops on that car when 1t was switched back into the repair shop yards for it's daily cleaning and olling. When the car switched by the machine shops the boys always jumped off, but this morning Cushing slipped as the car struck the switch and fell beneath it.
 The front wheel passed over the H,u, completely severing his right arlE from his body at the shoulder. smash ing his head. breaking one leg and in- flicting internal injuries.
 William Mcdonald stood near the spot to throw the switch and seeing the accident rushed with cry to the aid of the boy, fairly threw himself under the wheels, grabbed Gushing by the leg and pulled him from under the car before the hind wheels could pass over him. Not stopping moment he rushed to the depot and notified Officer Spencer, who immediately summoned the ambulance and then hurried to render assistance to the mangled boy.
 Cushing remained conscious and ex- hibited remarkable nerve. asking in piteous tones. "Am going to die. boys? Tell me straight. Don't fool me-" and then he pleaded in tones of agony. "Send for a priest. pleasc, quick"
 A telephone message was sent to Father .Plunkett of Sacred Heart church and within five minutes che priest arrived and administered abso- lution to the boy.
 When the ambulance arrived Cush- ing tainted away for the first time and fear was felt that he would die before the hospital could he reached, but this did nor happen and his injur- ies were attended to then. The left leg is broken and mangled. but if is not thought that amputation will be necessary unless blood poisoning sets in. Internal injuries aggravate tn. case and his recovery is doubtful. the hospital authorities saying that he has a fighting chance.
 The boys father. John H. Cushing. who has been employed as a switch man in the yards for many years, Is prostrated by the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
Now a Liberal, and Won
 His Election.
LIBERAL TIDAL WAVE
We'll Known Unionists Went Down Yesterday---Laborites Mak- ing Good Headway
 Also.

London, Jan. 1S-The liberal tide is rising faster than ever to-day as the flood of returns comes in from yes terday's elections in the counties. Fourteen more conservative seats have been captured while uniOnists can only record victory in one di- vision. which is more than counter balanced by the labor gains in Sun derland and Warwickshire. Well known unionists like William St John Frederick. the former secretary of state for India, in the Guildford divis- ion of Surrey; Henry Craplin, the for mer president of the local government board in the Sleaford division of Lin colnshire, and Ailwyn E. Fellows, the former president of the board of az riculture, in the Ramsey or northern division of Huntingdonshire; having been overwhelmed by the liberal avalanche.
 Among the new members interest ing to America is Dr Stopford w. Brooke, q former Unitarian minister of Boston, Mass, who captured the Bow and Bromley division of the Tower Hamlets Nondon) in behalf Of the liberals.
 The result of the elections to date is as follows:
 Liberals 189.
 UniOnists 70.
 Irish Nationalists 56.
 Laborites B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
RUN ON THE BANK
Depositors Warned by Telephone to Withdraw Funds From Chi
 cago Bank.

Chicago, Jan 18.-Complaint has been made at several banks that de positors are being called by telephone and advised by persons, whose identi- ty is not known, to withdraw their de posits from the institution. The de. positor is told with much evidence of concern that he had better bet his money out of the particular institution in which he happens to have it lodged. Depositors in three of the richest banks in the city have been given this unsolicited advice.
 John J. Mitchell, president of the Illinois Trust and Savings bank, said yesterday:
 This business is to me inexplica- ble. There is absolutely no occasion for alarm and the. persons telephoning or advising depositors to take their money out of the banks are either foolish or malicious. We have been trying to run down the source of these stories.
 Three banks have had the experi- ence with their depositors. There should be some way to put an end to these unwarranted efforts to frighten timid persons"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
STRIKE IN ACADEMY
Cadets of Military School Say Com mandant is Unnecessarily Se-
 were and Cruel.

Chicago, Jan. 1S-A dispatch from Dixon, H., says: Thirty cadets of the Rock River Military academy went on strike here yesterday. The boys charge Major Floyd, the cOmmandant. with severe and cruel treatment.
 The trouble began two or three days ago when Major Floyd struck a young cadet, it is claimed.
 All the cadets resented such discip- line on the part of their commandalt and refused to be satisfied until a meeting of the trustees was called and some action taken.
 At a meeting of trustees the latter upheld Major Floyd and the boys then packed their trunks and left the acad- emy. Z
 Dr James F. Eaton, head master. is said to be with the cadets in the stand they have taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
SPONGE DIVERS ARRIVE.
After Detention of Four Weeks at
 Ellis Island.

Ellis Island.
 New York, Jan 1S-Thirty-eight Greek sponge divers were allowed to- day to enter the United States. after four weeks detention at Ellis Island, during which the immigration officials investigated an unusual story which they told which led to the suspicion that they were contract laborers. When questioned each of the thirty eight sponge divers said he had come 10 the United States because of a let ter printed in Greek newspaper and written by the Greek consul at Chics- go stating that there was plenty Of employment on the Florida coast for good sponge divers. The men were all from the same section of Greece, all left home at the same time, and all arrived here on the same ship. To complete the striking uniformity of their stories each man had just enough money to take him to Florida and no more After four weeks investigation. however, the immigration officials found no evidences of contract labor agreements in their cases and permit ted them to enter the country. They said they will go to Tarpon, Fla.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
Poultney Bigelow Be. fore Canal Committee.
REFUSES TO BETRAY
Author of Canal Story Which Was Given to Him in Confidence
 Even Though Put On Bread and Water.

Washington, Jan 1S.-Pouitney Bige- low, the magazine writer, who. was de- nounced by Secretary Taft for his criticism of the management of canal affairs, declined to disclose to the sen ate canal committee the source of his information. Upon being instructed to answer, he declared: "The committee can put me on broad and water or even condemn ple to Cologne, but it cannot compel me to divulge that which was given me in confidence" The con- mittee went into executive session to determine what course to pursue. An adjournment was taken at 2:30, but no decision had been reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
WILL BE BIG DAY.
Central Labor Union of Meriden Will
 Celebrate old Home Week.


 Meriden, Jan 1S.-Arrangements al. ready partly perfected indicate that Wednesday, June 13, will be the big day of the Meriden centennial and old home week, to be held from June 1( to Is, as on that day, in addition to other events on the program, the Cen tral Labor union is to hold an immense labor demonstration and the state en- campment of the G. A. K. will open its two days session. Both these events mean large parades in addition to the other attractions.
 The labor demonstration will be under the auspices of the Central Labor union. which now has large committee actively at work arranging the details. Last October the State Federation of Labor accepted an invl tation to take part in the celebration and 1t Is expected that Samuel Comp. CTS. president of the American Fedora ton of Labor, will be the principal speaker. Labor me. of prominence from all sections will attend. A pa rade. sports and an immense picnic at Terrace Garden is now being arranged iOis ut rutttnS Oi tut pidu IN ui- ready assured.
 The annual state c. A. R. encamr. ment opens the same day. About 1.Jc' veterans are expected to be in line fnr the parade. Commander X. A. May has already engaged headquarters at the Meriden house and the Robert 0. Tyler post of Hartford has taken q suite of rooms at the same hotel. Tn. annual state encampment was this yea postponed from May in order to par. ticipate in the Meriden centennial The c. A. R. will also be in attendance on Thursday. June IA. when the big mili- tary parade Is to be held.
 The principal speaker at the obserr- June 10. is to be the Rev pr Lyman June10. is. to be the Rev Dr Lyman Abbott. who has sent his acceptance. There will be other speakers of nation al reputation on that day and at the exercises on other days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
LOST HIS MONEY
This Buffalo Man Man Was Also Clubbed and Beaten in
 New York.

New York, Jan 1S.-John Doe of Buffalo is in serious condition ill hospital here from an assault by two men whom he asked last night to ad- vlse him where to find a good lodging house. He says that the men told him to come with them, which he did, rid ing in the subway from Broadway and Forty-second street to the 149th street station in the Bronx There he fol- lowed the men from the train and as soon as they left the tunnel he says his pretended friends robbed him of $sO in cash and his iewelry. They clubbed him over the head, breaking his jaw and leaving him unconscious He gave his Buffalo address ss 563 Front avenue. n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
GEORGE GAINES LINGERIE
She Wants $l0O Damages From Eddie Foy,
 Owner of Two Pet Dogs.

Hartford, Jan 1S.-Two of the. pet dogs used by Eddie Foy ill ''The Earl and the Girl'' found their way into Miss Georgia Gaines dressing room just before the performance Iuesuay night, and when Miss Caine reached the theater and went into her room to get ready for the, performance she found an Irish terrier asleep on heap of tousled and torn silk underwear, and fox terrier playing tag with pair Of gray silk stockings.
 There has never been very friend ly feeling between Miss Caine and Foy. and the damage done by the com edian's dogs set the singer into a fit of temper which involved FOy and Frank Hennessey, the manager and the entire business staff of the Casino.
 Frank Hennessey was brought be- hind the scenes by note from Miss Caine to the effect that unless he came to her at once there would be no per fOrmance. He found the actress in tears and the dressing room looking as if it had been struck by tornado.
 Between her fits of crying Miss Caine explained that over $1OO worth Of lingerie had been destroyed, and an nounced that either Mir Foy or the management must replace the articles which the dogs had torn up.
 Hennessey hunted up FOy, who de nied that his dogs had done the dam age. Why my dogs eat nothing but sponge cake and pie; they would not touch lingerie.
 You'll have to pay for the stockings. anyway" said Hennessey.
 II buy stockings now for eight chfl. dren," said Eddie, "and I'll be hanged if I buy any more. Tell Lee Shubert to get the girl some stockings if she has to have 'em."
 Hennessey finally brought about q truce by promising to see that Miss Caine was reimbursed for her loss Toy is firm in his refusal to pay for the damage. Miss Caine says she will not. Hennessey says that somebody must.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
ARREST MY WIFE
That is the Message . New York Man Sent
 to Wasbingtou.

Washington, Jan 1S.-Mrs Elizabeth M. Holmes of New York is detained at the house of detention here, having been arrested last night on telegram signed William w. Holmes of No 20 Gold street, New York. The telegram read: "Arrest my wife; believed de- mented."
 When Mrs Holmes was taken into custody she stated that she had some papers for President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft that would reveal startling information to them. She said that her business was in the in. ters st of peace, bit that she would not make it known until she had seen the president. If she could not see him. she said, she would see Secretary Taft.
 T propose to unmask at least three traitors," said Mrs Holmes. ''I repre- sent Mrs Elizabeth Grannis, president of the National Puritan Congress anG an exponent of women's rights"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
VIEWS OF BRYAN
Have Not Changed About Independ. ence of Filipinos Since His
 Visit to Philippines.

Sandagan, Borneo, via Manila. Jan 1S-After leaving the Philippine Islands on his way to visit India, w. J. Bryan made the following statement to the Associated Press: My visit to the Philippines has been very interest ing and instructive, and I appreciate the facilities afforded me by the civil and military authorities for thorough investigation of the Filipinos. This has enabled me to collect much knowl- edge which hope to use for the bene- fit of both the American people and the Filipinos.
 "The promise given by the rising generation of the natives to use the English language surpasses my ex- pectation more than anything else.
 My views regarding the indepen- dence of the islands have not been changed"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
CORONER URGES ACTION.
To Take Steps on Quality of Kerosene
 Oil in Use,

Middletown, Jan 1S.-Coroner Ste phen B. Davis yesterday handed to the clerk of the superior court a find ing showing that the death of little Goldie May White, which occurred OH January 8 just about as the family was to gather about the supper table. was due primarily to the chemically unsafe and dangerous quality of ker- osene oil used in the lamp which ex- ploded. This oil was some that M- White bought of ex- Councilman c. A. Allison, a local grocer, who got his supply from the local agent of the Standard Oil Go.
 The authorities here have taken no action in the matter as yet, as it is case of extreme difficulty. It has been suggested, however, that other cfties be asked to have an analysis of the kerosene sold within their borders made, and If the same result is dis covered some concerted action can be taken which will result in the state authorities taking up the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
A STORMY SESSION.

Washington, Jan 1S.-There was a rather stormy session of the house committee on territories today. Chair man Hamilton and Representative Lloyd had an angry exchange Of words on Mir Hamilton's former posi- ton on statehood. Former Governor Murphy of Arizona declared it was useless to appear before the commit tee as the verdict was signed and sealed against them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
FIRST STEP TAKEN
Victims of Tuberculosis Will be
 Excluded From the Chi .... cago Schools.

Chicago, Jan 1S.-The first decisive step toward excluding victims of-pul- monary tuberculosis from the public schools was taken by the board of edu- cation last night, when that body in- structed all principals and teachers to report the names of suspects to Su- erintendent Cooley. A recOmmenda- ton calling for segregation will be made as soon as data has been col lected regarding the number afflicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
Syrian. Held For sso.ooo Damages.

NEW YORK. Jan. IS Anees A. Shibley. Anton A. Lutfy. Nasri Boy Hatim. Nahoum A. Mokarzei talias Mackscudt. Najeeb \. MaloOf and Jo- seph Mackscud. all syrians. were ar- rested by deputy sheriffs in an action brought against them by Najeeb M. Diab to recover sJ0.Ooo damages for causing his arrest on a charge of con spirscy. Diab is the publisher of a sy- risn newspaper and a follower of Ra- phaeI Hawawini. the orthodox bishop of the Greek churCh in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
CHINESE COMMISSION.
Looking Up Educational and Indus,
 trial Work in Nebraska.

L0Oklng Up EuucatlOnal ana lnuus-
 trial Work in Nebraska.
 Lincoln, Neb, Jan 1S.-The imperial Chinese commission sent to this coun try to study educational and indus. trial conditions. arrived here today in charge of Professor Jenks of Cornell university, the special representative of President Roosevelt. for the only stop scheduled on the trip between San Francisco and Chicago. The twenty commissioners. headed ny Chief Commissioner Tuan Fang. and the forty-two others who are in the party. were greeted by Chancellor F. Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska. Governor Mickey, Mayor F. W. Brown and !. r.. Miller. presi. dent of the Lincoln Commercial club, and escorted to trolley cars for lrr, to the agricultural station of the uni yersity. After two hours spent there. the party went to the state peniten- tiary. and then to the Lincoln hotel, where D. F. Thompson, former am bassador to Brazil and recently named for ambassador to Mexico, was host at a luncheon.
 The governor and many other prom inent persons were present. The only address scheduled for the luncheon was by Chancellor Andrews. although informal remarks were made l.y Oth- CTS.
 This afternoon the program was ts include a visit to the state university and q tour of the city. The commis- sion is especially interested in ttEs az ricuirural methods followed in Ne braska and the visit 10 the state farm was one of the most important incl dents of the stay in this city.
 Professor Jenks said the imperiai visitors had been delighted by their long journey across half of the coun- try-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
HARKNEsSs PTRCHASE.

Los Angeles. Jan. 1s-I- V Hark- ness. a Standard Oil magnate. has purchased another place on South Orange Grove touIevarl- Pasadena This is aocepted as confirmation ef the rumors that Mir Hardness k seek- ing to make Pasadena q winter re<i- dence headquarters for the million aIreS who are associated with John n. Rockefeller in Standard OfL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
TuIMAN BoBs UP.

Hut His Resolution tO Investigate
 Morris Affair Goes on Table.
 Washington. Jan. 1s-The following resolution was introduced in the sen ste today by Senator Tillmahn: Re solved that the president of the senate l.e authorized to appoint a committee of five senatOrs to investigate the r'n- cent and unfortunate incident at the White House. resulting in the eNpuI- sion from the executive ofFiceS of Mrs Minor Morris and report to the sen ate The matter vas laid on the table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-18
TYPOS MAKE AN APPEAL

New York. Jan 1s.-Typographical union. No G. to-day appealed 10 the clergymen of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city to overruIe the managers of the Methods Bo.k con. cern. which. it is announced, had de. ci,lcd to do eIectrotyping and stereotyp. ing for printing shops employing non. union help.