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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
CITY NEWS

Mrs Edward Pierce of Baldwin street is dangerously ill
 The members of Co c, c. x. C., will act as supers in the production of Shenandoah" at the Jacques this week. Dan Lawlor. a member of the stock company. was formerly a mem- Der of the military organization.
 A birthday party was held at the home of Miss May Dorsey of East Main street last evening Several vo- cal and instrumental selections were rendered. The hit of the night was the singing of Nothing From Noth- ing Leaves You" by Tommie Dillon.
 Treasurer Edward l.. Futile of the San Francisco relief fund has re- ceiyed since Saturday a donation of SEQ from the Unity association, making the sum total s10,545.25. The boxes in the stores will be open ed this afternoon or tomorrow and an effort made 10 bring the matter to close as soon as possible.
 In regard to the shooting case. an account of which appears in another column. the detective force learned to-day that Bowers and a boy named Gartz were shooting at a bottle. Gartz owned the revolver. but Bow CTS bought the cartridges. Gartz had pulled back the trigger and was about to take a crack at the bottle when it accidentally went of and the ball implanted itself in Bowers thigh.
 Mrs Mary Casey. aged 72 years. died this morning at her home on the Park road. after an illness of three months. Mrs Casey had been a resident of Waterbury for the past fifty-five years and was we'll known and highly respected by all wIo knew her She leaves two sons and three daughters. Edward ]. and VII liam H. Casey. Mrs Edrard Sher- man. Mrs Michael O'NeflI of Middle bury and Miss Nellie G. Casey. The time of the funeral will be an later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
BREAD LINE HALTs.
Hungry of San Francisco Turned
 Away For Lack of Supplies.

Hungry of San Francisco Turned
 Away For Lack of Supplies.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 7.-For the first time since 1t was established the bread line" has been stopped in Oak land and San Francisco. It was not be- cause the people no longer are hungry or have ways for providing for them- selves. but because for a time there was nothing In the general warehouse but flour and dry beans.
 The outsider who has not seen the pathetic spectacle of the bread line, sometimes two or three blocks long and composed of women with babies in their arms. old men tottering on canes patiently waiting for hours to get provisions for the day. cannot un- derstand what the stopping of the line meant.
 They are very patient, these men and women in the bread line. Many of them always have known what it was to gather about well filled table and are having their first experience with the struggle for the actual necessities of life.
 Coroner Walsh. after revising his list of victims of fire and earthquake, has informed General Greedy that the total number of cases handled by his office was 3l9. of which 13f were iden- tiled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
THE BURGLAR HAD
 THE SUREST AIM
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN IS
 KILLED AT NEW BRIGHTON.
He Discovered a Burglar Robbing His House-Opened Fire on In- truder-Robber Returned
 Fire and Killed the Man.

New York, May 7.-Charles l.. Spier, prominent business man of Staten Island and said to be con- fidential agent of H. H. Rogers, vice president of the Standard Oil Co, was shot and instantly killed in a duel with burglar in his home in Tompkins avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island, early to-day. MT Spier was one of the officers of the Richmond Light & Power Co and was connected with the Staten Is. land Rapid Transit Railroad Go, and occupied a fine house in one of the best residential districts on Staten Island. He and his wife were prom inent in social affairs of the island. After his house was robbed by burg lars several months ago he pre- pared to defend it against them when they paid him another visit. This morning Mir and Mrs Spier were awakened by the noise of a burglar who was gathering up the silverware in the dining room on the floor below. Arming himself with his revolver MT Spier ran down stairs and shot at the intruder. His first shot missed the man, who drew his own weapon and fired rapidly at Mir Spier until the weapon was emp ty. After the first shot MT Spier's revolver missed fire, but two of the burglars shots penetrated his heart and MT Spier's body was found by his wife on the floor of his dining room. Tie burglar ran from the house, leaving his booty in bags where he had placed it and escaped. Several neighbors. heard the sounds of the shooting and rushed to the house, but too late to prevent the escape of the burglar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
THAYER HITS GARFIELD.
Com mmissioner's Report, He Says. an Outrageous Perversion of Facts.

Com missioner's Report, He Says. an
 Outrageous Perversion of Facts.
 PHILADELPHIA. May [. = Vice President Thayer of the Pennsylvania railroad issued sharp reply to Com missioner Garheld's report condemnlng railroads for their connection with Standard oil interests. He said:
 The report of Commissioner Gar. field so far as it refers to our company in it's relations with the traffic of the Standard oil company is an inexcusa- ble and outrageous perversion of the facts,
 Tt Is true that there has been in ef- feet a special rate of 3 cents per bar rel on oil from Clean to Rochester. and 1t has not been withdrawn. This rate was originally made in 1888 by the Western New York and Pennsylvania railway. twelve years before the acqui- sition of that company by the Pennsyl- vania railroad.
 Tt Is not a secret rate and never has been secret. The tariff was not filed at the interstate commerce commission because 1t applies to traffic solely with in the state of New York. and tarifY upon such trafiic Is never filed atithe commission. There are a number of such rates in effect and for numbers of shippers of other commodaies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
MAN WAS NOT NEEDED.
Feminine Distress That Called for the Offices of Member
 of the Sex.

Just at the corner of Nassau and Spruce streets. where the wind blows," two pretty girls of the stenographer type were making their way at nightfall toward the bridge through the drizzling rain, holding onto their hats and the single umbrel- la between them with all the strength they were capable of. Sud. denly. relates the New York Press, one of the girls uttered an exclama- tion of dismay and above the roar of the wind almost shouted to her com panion a sentence the last word of which was broken"
 The two girls took refuge in the lee of the Tract Society building and held consultation. A stream of people was passing along Nassau street, and the nature of the mtshap seemed to call for delicate treatment. Then, while the girl who had shouted held the umbrella turned toward the rush. ing throng, the other girl knelt down on the wet sidewalk and began fum- bling with her companions skirt.
 A dapper young man stepped out of the passing throng. Pardon me, Miss, but can be of any assistance?" he asked, raising his hat.
 The feminine repair department came to an abrupt halt. No. thank you" came in chorus from both girls.
 But, really, you should not kneel in the rain like that" pursued the young man. Do let me fix the shoelace."
 Please, please go way" implored the kneeling one. Tt isn't her shoe- lace"
 And the young man lost himself in the crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
INSANE MOTHER
 KILLED DAUGHTER
THEN SHE TURNED THE PISTOL
 ON HERSELF.
Another Daughter Was Spared-The Mother Had Been Melancholy G and Killed Her Favor
 ife Dauchter
ite Daughter.

New York, May 7.-Mrs Mary Wa ters entered her home in West Sev- enty-sixth street, where her two daughters, Agatha and Ruth, lay sleeping early to-day and shot and killed Agatha, the eldest and her fla vorite, and without attempting to harm Ruth, then killed herself. Tenn porary insanity due to worry over the daughters i'll health is assigned as the reason. Mrs Waters was the wife of John R. Waters, we'll to do insurance broker, and was 52 years old. Agatha was 26 and Ruth is IF.
 The mother, who has been melan- choly for long period, had grieved over the thought that Agatha, who was her almost constant companion, expected to sail for Europe next Sat urday in the hope of recovering her health. During Sunday the mother had displayed no symptoms of men, tai disturbance, but had spent DOT tion of the day in planning the trip which Agatha was to have in Eu- rope.
 About o'clock this morning Mrs Waters entered the room occupied by the two girls, who slept in separ- ate beds.
 Haven't you girls heard the tele- phone ring?' the mother asked.
 Without awaiting an answer she placed the revolver at the temple of her daughter and fired, killing her instantly.
 The mother then walked out of the room. MT Waters, who had gone to sleep with his wife in their room on a lower floor, awoke at the sound of the shooting. He hurried out bur upon reaching the foot of the stair way stopped at the sigh. of his wife about to descend the stairs and handling a revolver in a distracted manner. Before he could prevent her act she pressed the weapon to her own temple and fired. The shot was almost instantly fatal, her body falling near her husbands feet. Ruth. who had run out of her cham Der after her mother. was a few sec onds too late to prevent the suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
n.r.,.,. R..a, For RIs,.r..

PAssAIC. <. l.. May :. Mayor Greenlee and Chief of Police Hendry are prepared to queII any more rioting that may occur when the concrete workers @ to work on the new Pas safe Hersh building this morning. Governor Stokes promised the mayor to help him viih the militia if need be. The members of Company A are assembled at the arrnory this morning. but ther haxe nni Ieen ordered ou; yet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Head-on Collision.

Trenton. N. l.. May 7.--Fifteen persons were injured. none fatally, in a head-on collision of two trolley cars near Plainsboro. on ;he line run ming between New Brunswick and this city. to-day. The front plot forms of both cars were crushed when the cars met at a high speed. A relief train brought he injured to this city where they were treated in the hospital. Most of the injuries were slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Two Men Fought Duel.

Cleveland. Ohio, May Follow ing a quarrel between Wallace and Matthew Aurell. at Randall. Ohio. near here to-day. the men fought a pistol duel with the result that Wal lace Is dead. while Aurell is missing. A posse is hunting for Aurell. When found in an open field Wallace was dying. One bullet had shattered his shoulder. Another had pierced his stomach while a third broke his arm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Investigating This Death.

London. May I.--The death of How ard Carey. of Fifth street, New York, who was discovered May 4. shot dead in his bed at a Kensington bridge house is being investigated by the coroner. Apparently it is case of suicide. Carey arrived here May ? and was staying at the boarding house with his cousin. Lord Fairfax. The latter testified today at the opening of the inquest that he and Carey dlned and went to the theater together May 3. The deceased appeared to he quite cheerful. The inquest was adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Report on Niagara Falls,

Washington, May 7.-President Roosevelt to-day sent to congress the report of the international wa ter coYnmissf0n on the preservation of Niagara Falls. The report con- tains recommendations for the re- striction of the amount of water to be diverted for power purposes and suggests the amount of water to be diverted, to be limited either by treaty or legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Interstate Commerce Inquiry.

WASHINGTON. May T.-The inter state commerce commission will begin on May 10 one of the most thorough in- quirIes that has ever been instituted into the relations between the railroads and the Standard oil company. spe- cial counsel have been engaged and hundreds of subpoenas issued. Inde- pendent oil refiners have been sum- moned. and the commission will make as drastic an investigation as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Under Mob Rule.

Washington, May 7.-Guadaloupe, French West Indies, is under mob rule, according to dispatch receiv- ed to-day from the American consul at that port. The mob is in control and the authorities are unable to subdue them. Election troubles are the cause of the uprising. While there are few Americans at this place, large quantities of American goods are stored there. A warship of the fleet at San Domingo will be sent there at once to protect Amer ican interests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Car Toppled Oy,,r.

Camden. \. j.. May 7.-As the Cape May express. on the Coast Jer- sey & Seashore railroad. due fin this city at 2 o'clock. was rounding a curve on the outskirts of Camden. a rail became displaced and one of the cars on the train toppled over. About 50 passengers were in the car and fourteen were taken to the Cooper hospital suffering from injur- ies. Only two persons. man and a woman. were seriously injured. The car caught fire and was partially de- stroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
ors-r n. V. .Lir. Was. Drag.

NORDHAUsEN. saxnny. May L. An ordinance prohibiting women from allowing the trains of their dresses to drsg in the streets has been promulezt- e.i by the town council as "a measure for protecting healfb and preventing pollutsng the air with dust The pen aIfy for violating this ordinance s fine Of ts-s1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
cannon,s Rirthd.y Pnrty.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Uncle Joe Cannon's birthday party tonight will call attention afresh to the speakers presidential boom. Uncle Joe will have an opportunity to demonstrate that. al- though he has reached seventy. he Is still as fresh and chipper as many a man half his age. Already there is talk that the speaker may be the man to break, the record-''the good south ern man" nominated for the presiden- cy. He was born in Guilford, \. C., in IS38
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
B.yonne to Have First PoIicewoman

BayOnne to Have FIrst POIIcewOmRn. 7 BAYONNE. \. l.. May 7.@Unless some other city beats her to the wire there will rebound "to the everlasting glory" of Bayonne the credit of or ganizing the first force of paid and uniformed policewomen. Mrs. Julia Goldzier is the originator of the plan. It will be put up to Mayor Pierre r. Garven and the city council this week. when petitions will be presented to them. "Policewomen are bound to be- come an institution in the whole civ ilized world" says Mrs. Goldzier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Many Men Discharged.

New Haven, May "A force of men which is said to have numbered 250, including fright handlers, clerks and tallymen. was discharged from the freight department of the New Haven road to-day because the men. individually. did ont report for duty yesterday. as requested by Freight Agent Black.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Ro,eu.,.r For ,h. senate.

OMAHA. Neb.. May T.-The candl- dacy of Edward Rosewater. proprietor of the Omaha Bee. for nomination for United States senator at the coming Republican state convention is an- nounced this morning in the Bee in a signed article by his son. Victor Rose water. managing editor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Granger. to Support "sauare Deal"

HARRISBURG. Pa. May 1.- The legislative committee of the Pennsylva- mia State grange at a meeting here formulated the following telegram to President Roosevelt: We. the legisla- tive committee of the Pennsylvania State grange. in behalf of our organiza- ton. beseech you to stand true to your original position on rate regulations. We pledge you the united support of 60000 members to this end and hope to win a square deal"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Mrs. vaIentina.. Last Hope.

TRENTON. \. l.. May 1.-Counsel for Mrs. Anna Valentino. sentenced to be executed May 2. hate asked Gov ernor Stokes to convene the court of psrtions in special session this week to act on her petition for commuta- ton of the death sentence to imprison- ment for life. lt is understood that the governor will do SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
p,..,d.nt c.ra.ld,. Co..ln head.

GAINESVILLE. Ga. May T.-Judge Rudolph. for twelve years ordinary of Hall county, a Confederate captain during the civil war and prominent citizen. Is dead nt his home here. aged eighty years. Judge Rudolph was a native of Mentor. O., and was first cousin of the late President Garfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
WEDDING GIFTS.

We are shovins an elaborate col lection of beautiful and exclusive wares most fitted for wedding gifts Table silver In . large variety of patterns Cut els@ ia the newest snd prettiest styles and in shapes for every purpo>e- We are the sole agents for Tiffany elsN in Water bury You will surely fnd some fhin& h our stock to satisfy you- The bsks ( strobel Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
BIacksmiths on Strike.

Providence. May I.-About three hundred blacksmiths, boilermakers and other employees of the American Locomotive Works, struck to-day for Saturday half holiday during the summer, which they allege was prom ised ny the management beginning May 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
HI. r.,. rnperes wire. x.raer.

LONG BRANCH. \. T.. May L. Th.ddeus Barch. who came here from virxinis in ssarrh of his wife. who left him some time SEQ. met the vo- man on the street last night ard after a few words sbot her dead He was arrested and declared his love for his wife inpeIied the deed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Could Won Once More.

London. May I.-At the Queens club to-day Jay Gould. of Lakewood. V. l.. defeated Y. cnnel last years runner. by 3-l. in the amateur court tennis championship of Great Britain. and will now meet Eustace Miles. holder of the championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
,Befor. Day Club convicts Re.pited.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. May Gov ernor Broward has granted a respite of sixty days to George Caldwell and Nelson Larkins, two negroes, alleged members of Before Day club" con- victed of the murder of x. W. Eppes. superintendent of public instruction, and sentenced to be hanged tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Died at summer Home.

Greenwich. May T.-CoIOneI Henry 1T. Adams of New York well known in military circles as well as tn the iron and steel business. iiel at his sum mer home here today. as the result of an operation for the removal of his leg He was sixty-two years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
wouId Wed Mari. ..r,e.

ROME. May I.- Maria Sarto. the younger of the pope's two unmarried sisters. who Is nearly sixty years old. 1t is said has just received an offer of marriage from a rich American. which. as fin the case of a relative of 6 reign ing sovereign. was made direct to the pope himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Now ss.a..s. saved New Haven.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. May IA piece of statuary to commemorate how Yale students saved New Haven from . British force in lITp is being scuIp- tured by James Edward Kelly and will he erected on the site where the col Iege boys repulsef the eEespy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
wesst.s surprt.~. Society.

WASHINGTON. May 5-Much sur- prise has been carsed herr h navy cir cses hy th.e snncarerrBent cs the ved- ding os Miss Doris Chris-iu- Lsnz to Lieut-ussr Fr-nk HsIfard r- g N c. soesesy hsd hess waiting for tnvia- tioos to fhssr vs1dl1g-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors. friends and relatives vho sTmpzthirei with us |in the death of our mother. Mrs Mar Svesnsy- THE FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
.... Ear I.,radnrtian.

PHILADELPHIA. May :. = Dora wentcn. a matrimonial agent. is suing to collect s25 for introducing John Boeticher sad Mrs. Amelia ToIle. who have married. The couple offered sio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
Jury ImpsneIesl.

New York. May 7--The special grand jury which is to investigate in- suranee matters and especially pOliti- cal campaign contributions. vss Iu- rzne1ed to-day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07

On Thursday evening, May IT, Paul Dufault and his pupils. assist ed by Miss Myrtle Ouelett, will give song recital at Leavenworth hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
DOINGS IN THE COURTS.
Can Wife Sue Husband?-Suit for
 Damage to Barn.

On account of difference over family funds, John Mclean, an insur- ance canvasser for the Metropolitan Life Insurance company has set all the lawyers in the city by the ears, discussing the question, can nus
 band sue his wife or a wife her hus- band?
 This matter came up at short calen- dar in the district court Saturday on a demurrer filed by Attorney Slavln. counsel for Mclean, it was opposed by Attorney Rogers, counsel for Mrs Mclean. It was set forth in this docu- ment that Mclean having relief at law, he is not entitled to relief in equity. That is the legal aspect of the
 matter The particulars are these:
 Soon after the MeLeans married in 1900. they bought q house, as hun dreds of houses are bought. But they seemed to have been quite industrious people for they not only have paid off big slice of the mortgage. but have deal more on deposit in the Dime and Waterbury Savings banks. Mclean desires division of the prop erty and his wife denies he is entitled atosit claiming that she was the party who saved the, money The money is in both their names, and to show his fairness in the matter. Mclean agreed to release his claim to one half of the money in both banks. provided his wife released her claim on his DOT tion. It is alleged that in fact he did give a release and that then his wife refused to keep her side of the agree ment.
 Most of the lawyers hold that husband cannot sue his wife in this respect. and that wife cannot sue her husband. The question it seems is a new one and therefore Judge Peas ley's decision on the demurrer that was argued Saturday will he read with great interest by the bar. It is very likely that no matter what the decision may be an appeal to the su- preme court will be taken.
 The case of Skelly vs. Lunny for work done. was decided by Judge Burpce today. The Judge decided that Skelly owed Lunny and accordingly gave the latter verdict for Sl3.J9.
 Bernard r. Kllduff. letter carrier living on North Willow street. has brought suit against his neighbor. Mrs Fanny \. Church for Sl00 damages In the city court. Mrs Church. Ii appears maintained wall twelve feet high on her property. As 1t was on her property. Mir Kilduff could only ob- ject in vain. When it began to show signs of old age and infrmity. he made known the facts to his neighbor and requested Ter to take measures to prevent the wall from falling In on his property and damaging It. Mrs Church paid no attention to it and one fine day down came the wall on top of Mr Kilduf's barn breaking in the roof and sides Then he brought suit for damages. through Attorney Sla- win.
 There was hearing in the probate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Fair to- night and Tuesday; light westerly wirf&.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-07
THE BRASS BED LINES

are beautiful and of the latest de- signs on the market. Hampson-Sel- lew prices are quite a little less than the same goods can be bought for fn New York Lots of Waterbury peo- pie say that. People who have care fully gone over the matter will tell you it pays to trade at the Hampson- Sellev. store.