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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
A JOKE MADE GOOD.

D. c. Williams of DanvilIe Took Nom
 ination seriously and Won Ont.
 DANvILLE, Pa, Nov. 12.-His nom- ination for sheriff in Monrour county was sort of joke and his campaign was not considered seriously. but D. c. Williams of Danville was the only Re publican elected in Montour county.
 Williams is a slater by occupation, and "Di. Williams, the slater" was the slogan of his campaign.
 Opposed to him was Calvin Shultz. a prosperous West Hemlock township farmer. who made a vigorous cam paign. Every one said 1t was easy for Shultz. but Williams refused to give up and, with the butt of cigar always in his mouth. buttonholed every voter in the county. going particularly after the workingman's vote and getting 1t.
 He carried every ward In Danville. and In his home ward. the Second, he had plurality of POT votes. the largest plurality ever given a candidate. When the ballots were counted it was found that Williams had secured 1897 votes against 1,13s for ShuItz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
MRS FABER'S ALLOWANCE.
Witnesses Heard To-day and the
 Hearing Was Continued.

The hearing on Mrs Adam Faber's application for an allowance from her husbands estate pending it's set clement was resumed in the probate court to-day. Attorneys Devine and O'Neill represented Mrs Faber and the estate was represented by Attor- ney Russell Rev Matthew Traynor of Waterville testified that woman who has lived as Mrs Faber has, a woman of her age and infirmities ought to be allowed at least $480 a year. He had never been in Mrs Fa- ber's home, he said, and knew noth- ing about her only that the family is very well regarded in Waterville. This $4S0, he said, should include an allowance for charity, little for her church, for medicine and doctors, for everything in fact.
 George Waters, who has been neighbor of the Fabers for years, con- sidered Mrs Faber justly entitled to at least $500 year. If the estate is not able to bear this allowance, MT Waters said, the heirs should con- tribute that amount for her mainte- nance. It was not question what the estate would stand with Mir Wa ters. 1t was what he thought Mrs Fa- Der was entitled to. There was fur ther evidence of this kind, after which the hearing was continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
GILLETTE MUST
 NOW FACE 4 JURY. Young Man Who t k Alleged Killed His Sweetheart h The
 Adhondacks. BODY WAS FOUND IN LAKE And at The Time Created a Great Sensation Among Visitors
 to The Mountains.

Herkimer. N. Y, Nov 12.-Chester Gillette, young man of good family, will be placed on trial here for his life to-day. He is charged with the murder of his sweetheart, Grace Brown, whose body was found in a lake in the Adirondacks on July 12 last. The girl had gone to Big Moose, near where her body was found, with Gillette. After they had registered at a hotel they went for a boat ride on the lake and that was the last time she was seen alive. It was supposed at first that both Gill lette and tine girl had been drownoi, as their boat was found floating on the lake with the girls coat in it. Miss Browns body was speedily found, but Gillette could not be To- cated. Later some one reported hav- ing seen Gillette hurrying through the woods and then a search for him was made. He was arrested on July If at the Arrow Head hotel at Inlet. An extraordinary term of the su- preme court was convened by order of Governor Higgins so that the case might be given to a grand jury. The grand jury indicted Gillette for mur- der and his trial was set for to-day.
 The prosecution. 1t is expected, will contend that Gillette killed Miss Brown for the purpose of getting rid of her that he might be free to de- vote his attentions to another wo- man.
 The case gets much of its interest from the secrecy of the defense. Gill lette, when captured, declared the girls death was accidental. Whether he will still hold this contention in the defense is not known as his law yers have given no inkling of what the defense will be. Other than that Miss Browns death was accidental and that he fled. through fear, after the girl was accidentally drowned, Gillette may take one of two conten- tions for his defense One of these is insanity; the other that the girl committed suicide.
 If the insanity plea is entered, wit nesses may be produced to testify that there is strain of mental de- rangement in Gillette's family. and that he himself has acted strangely for some time.
 Should the suicide theory be ad- vanced, the defense. it is said. can submit letters written by the girl in which she threatened to destroy her self.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
KING ALFONSO CAFE.

Report oe Assassinatlon of Spanish
 Monarch Proves Untrue.
 LONDON. Nov. 12.-A Reuter- tele- gram received from Madrid says that the report of King Alfonso having been assassinated there Is without foundation.
 A Paris report said that King Alfon- so of Spain had been assassinated upon his arrival in Madrid.
 It was the intention of the royal pair to return to Madrid at the expiration of their stay in Malaga.
 A rumor of an alleged plot to kill King Alfonso was published in the morning papers of Madrid. According to the report. stout wire had been fixed across the high road at a point which his majesty would have to pass on his way from Malaga to Madrid in an automobile. The wire was found shortly before the kings automobile was due to go by and was removed.
 The explosion of several cartridges mysteriously placed under the altar of the Church of St. Peter caused seri- ous panic among the worshipers and gave color to rumors in the capital lat CT that an attempt had been made to assassinate King Alfonso.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
THE TARIFF QUESTION.
Day of Revision is Said to Be 6 Long x Ways Of.

Washington, Nov 12.-Tariff re-
 vision, it is to be hoped. will
 come in time; but in view of the stand-pat element which now domin- ates congress, 1t is to be strongly
 suspected that the day of revision Is
 as far of as congress can convenient ly make it. As to the Monroe doc Urine, it is believed Professor Burgess who is featuring in Germany will find
 considerable vitality left in 1t yet.
 That Germany would Ike to believe 1t obsolete goes without saying, br there are probably few million Americans who would have some- thing to say before that "obsolescent doctrine" was finally abandoned.
 These are of course very nice things
 for the German people to hear, but if the professor has been correctly reported, he will probably stay in Germany a long time before he sees them made good. As to German i'm migration into South America, 1t has been going on for many years. and 1t is only the Monroe doctrine. which up to date has kept the German em- pHC hNh colonization scheme into politica one. American consuls and Ameri- can travelling men for years past have been telling this country just how much American interest is not served by the German trade which has in- sinuated itself everywhere into the South American states. The present era is one rather of commercial than of armed conflict. We have had Germany to fight in South America along the commercial line for many years and we are only just beginning to push our commercial outposts down through Mexico and recover part of the lost ground which SO long was In the hands of German. French and British interests. Eventu- ally We may get our pro rata of the South American trade. but how we are to do 1t through German coloni- zatson is a little hard for the average American to see.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
JUDGE ULLMAN DEAD Was Scheduled For a Place on the Superior Court Bench
 Vsy Soon TYPHOID FEVER THE CAUSE

New Haven, Nov 12.-Jacob B Ullman, judge of the New Haven county common pleas court, died early to-day of typhoid fever, after an illness of about three weeks dura- tion. Judge Ullman's condition for the last few days had been reported as showing steady improvement but early to-day a relapse came and he died suddenly.
 Judge Ullman was graduated from the Yale law school with the class of 1899, after which he took up the practice of law in this city. He was appointed to the common pleas court bench April 1, 1905. and was one of the youngest judges to ever sit upon that bench. He was 36 years old.
 Judge Ullman took an active inter- est in politics in this city and for several years had been member of the local board of education.
 Judge Jacob Ullman, who died in New Haven this morning. was. ac- cording to popular report among the lawyers, scheduled for an appoint ment to the superior court next spring. when in all probability Lieu enant-GOvernor Rollin 8. Woodruff, who was elected governor week ago tomorrow, will fill the vacancy on the supreme court bench and thus leave vacancy on the superior court bench.
 For the past few years Judge Ull- man and his brother Isaac have been steadily blowing their way to the front in republican politics in the city of New Haven, and last year Jacob, who was well known as law yer. was rewarded for his fealty by being appointed judge of the court of common pleas. It was Judge Ull- man who swung the republican state convention held in New Haven and nominated Lieutenant Governor Woodruff for governor. He made one of the finest speeches. it is said, that has been heard in New Haven in a long time.
 If Governor Woodruff follows pre- cedent he will fill the vacancy on the supreme court bench by appointing to it judge from the superior court, the selection, if made on seniority, will be Judge John NJ. Thayer.
 The death of Judge Ullman is keen ly felt among the members of the local bar. The lawyers say he was a good judge and 1t Is matter of great regret among them that his life should be cut of just as he was on the threshold of realizing his splen- did ambition. to be q Judge Of the su- perior court. The last case of local interest that he tried was the suit of Attorney James M. Lynch against At torney James A. Peasley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
ENGINE BOILER EXPLODED Two Men Were Killed, ! Number
 Injured and the Depot Was
 Blown to Pieces TRAMPs PROBABLY KILLED

San Jose, Cal. Nov 1.-Two men were killed, another was fatally in jured and many passengers were more or less shaken up and cut by broken glass in an accident to the Southern Pacific Sunset express No 10, southbound, from San Francisco to New Orleans, opposite the depot at Sargent's station, eighty-seven miles south of San Francisco, at 9:35 o'clock last night.
 The dead: Engineer Gillespie; Signal Construction Foreman Good fellow.
 The injured: Fireman Garvey, badly scalded, both legs broken; will die.
 It is also believed that four or five tramps riding on the platform or un- derneath the first car were killed.
 The accident was caused by the ex- plosion of the, engine boiler, the force of which blew the depot to pieces, tore up the track for hundred feet on both sides of the place, and turn ed over the first four cars of the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Visit the King and Queen.

London. ov Fixing Haakon, Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf of Norway. who arrived at Spithead late last night on board the British royal yacht Victoria X Albert, landed at Portsmouth to-day on state visit to King Edward and Queen Alexan- dra. with whom they will spend a week at Windsor castle. A series of festivities has been arranged for the entertainment of the visitors. The prince of Wales welcomed King Haa- kon and Queen Maud in behalf of King Edward. after which the royal party landed amid salutes and took a train for Windsor. On arriving there the visitors were met by King Ed ward. Queen Alexandra and most of the royal family.
 The route from the depot to the castle was lined by troops and the fuyal travellers received a splendid welcome from the crowd, the baby crown prince coming in for full share of the popular plaudits-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Confusion Regarding tho Signals k Responsible For the
 Accident
CRASHED AT FULL SPEED
Freight and Immigrant Train, Buried Many People Among
 the Debris.

Chicago, Nov 12.-A disastrous wreck occurred to-day on the Balti- more & Ohio railroad at Woodville, Ind, about thirty miles from this city. Reports so far are conflicting. but the majority of them place the number of dead at five, killed out right in the collision, twenty to thir- ty other persons caught in the wreck age, and burned tosdeath. and twen- ty-fve seriously injured. The ma jority of the killed and injured are immigrants.
 The accident is said to have been caused by confusion regarding sig nals which allowed the immigrants' train to pass a station when a freight was approaching from the op- posite direction. The two trains came together at full speed, the im- pact wrecking both of them complete ly. A number of the cars of the inn. migrant train were hurled down a ten foot embankment, and caught fire. Although every possible effort was made to extricate the victims from the wreckage the flames spread 30 rapidly that this was impossible in many cases, and 1t Is thought that fully a score were burned to death, before aid could be given them. It is known that five of the emigrants were killed outright and the engi- neer of the emigrant train was so badly injured that his recovery is impossible.
 Woodville Is small station about ten miles north of Valparaiso, Ind. and aid was immediately summoned from that place. A wrecking train was at once made up at Woodville, was dispatched along the line to se- cure medical aid, and every physi- clan within reach was at once taken on board the train and hurried back to Woodville.
 Later reports from the wreck de- elared that the number of dead was but i've, and that none of the immi- grants was burned to death In the wreckage.
 The local ofYic!als of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad claimed later in the morning that only one man, an un- known Italian, had been killed in the wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
MRS SAGE IS GIVING AWAY HER MILLIONS She Will Not EndoW Churches Nor Give to Those Who Write
 Begging Letters uIlII urln TIT uCcnV
WILL HELP THE NEEDY
Men and Women Who Are Deserving But Too Proud
 to Beg.

New York, Nov 12.-Mrs Russell Sage will give away the bulk of the fortune of about $S0,000. .000 be- queathed to her by her husband, the financier, to individuals whom she considers worthy. It will not be given to endow churches nor to those who write begging letters.
 II shall keep only sufficient of the fortune left to me by my husband to live quietly and comfortably" Mrs Sage said to-day. "The fact that churches are endowed put them be- yond the necessity of work. thus mak- ing them indifferent and negligent along the lines where Christian insti- tutions should do the most good. mean to give to those sfsaividuals whom I think worthy When l have left only enough to live comfortably perhaps I may not be annoyed by persons indelicate enough to beg for help, as am now. |.
 W Abh Io hOiP AAACh ssAeA 'SAANSN~ = of the higher or lower walk of life. who, through no fault of their own, are so unfortunate as to need assis- tance and too proud to ask. Such persons deem 1t pleasure, a privi- lege and duty to aid. Persons who were faithful and kind to MT Sage will be remembered, as I know he wished me to do so. In all my plans I am carrying out his desires. l am certain"
 Mrs Sage said that she will do'all she can, however, for struggling churches and institutions devoted to the care of the needy and sick.
 She declared that she intended to buy home for a clerk in a railroad ofiice who was kind to MT Sage. The bodies of her paternal grandparents now buried on farm near Troy will be removed to cemetery in that cit, and the burial place of her maternal grandparents in Sag Harbor, L. l., will be cared for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
PEOPLE TERROR STRICKEN Murders. Rebbsriss and Many Acts of Violence Makes Pittsbarg Appear
 Like Mining Camp
! BIG RECORD OF CRIME

Plttsburg, Pa, Nov 12.-Pittsburg terrorixed and likened to a mining camp or a frontier town, Is the tone of all this mornings issues of the pa- pers. With three murders, number Of robberies on the highway accom- panied by violence, and an attempt at crucifxion in twenty four hours added to the large number that have occurred during the past two weeks, there has been public demand for extra police that Mayor Guthrie and Director of Public Safety Ridgway last night put on number of extra police without legal provision for their compensation, trusting to the ef- fleets of public clamor upon the select and common councils for favorable action upon this move.
 The record for twenty-four hours besides the murder of Henry F. Smith young business man of the fash lonable east end. who was shot by burglars who entered the Smith home is extended by the robbery of Charles R Lawrence, early yesterday .morn- ing at sFifth avenue and Bradley street almost in the heart of the city. Lawrence was knocked uDcon- sclous with slungshot and robbed of a gold watch and all his money while going home from the Hotel Schenley where he Is employed as a waiter. He will be confined to his bed for a week with his injuries. Nicholas Lewis of Sharpsburg, Il few miles from this city, was also beaten and robbed and did not recover con sci0us for several hours.
 Raymond White of Duquesne was also found early yesterday badly bruised with several ribs broken. He too had been robbed and could give no description of his assailants.
 The cruicifixiOn case was brought to light by the screams of woman in tenement on Forbes street near the Jones and Laughlin steel mills. Neighbors rushed in. and found Mrs Jean Mitchell. 19 years old, in the kitchen huddled in kneeling position on the floor with both hands nailed to the draining board of the sink, with blood running down her arms. Alongside the hands lay a hatchet. the weapon which had driven the two big nails and which was then used to draw them out
 The woman was unconscious and was taken to hospital. When she recovered she merely said that when she entered her fat this morning something struck her on the back of the head and she felt herself drawn. toward the sink, her hands pressed against the board and two nails driv- en in
 The police are looking for William Nicely. known as William Mitchell and the husband of the woman.
 The days series of violent deaths was further augmented by the death of Sciafia Randuce. an Italian who was stabbed in fight among railroad laborers in boarding house. Three others were badly cut up by stillet- tos and razors. Peter Nazidenci. an Italian, died in the Allegheny hospi- tai from bullet. which was fired by Peter Fedora. Nazldenci was play ing mandolin. to which Fedora ob- jected and threatened to shoot of Nazidenci's thumb. The threat was carried out and in addition to carry ing away the thumb. the bullet pene- trated Nazidenci's abdomen. Fedora is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
CITY NEWS

The senior branch of the Children of Mary will hold special meeting in the Sacred Heart church chapel next Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
 The creditors of the Bryan Bros were given a hearing before Referee Newton in the district court this af- ternon. The creditors were represent ed by Attorneys Bauby, Bronson. Lewis, Kelley. McGrath and J. J. O'Neill.
 Miss Katharine Spencer, who is wanted for theft in Milford and who was arrested in this city couple of weeks ago, but has been confined at Brookside since that time, was taken to Milford to-day by Constable Maher of that town.
 The street department has force of men working on Fairmount street between Washington and Luke streets. If the weather holds out good the street will be brought to grade and put in shape for sidewalks before the opening of the new year.
 Theodore Bodenwein, secretary of state. has notified Town Clerk Brett that according to an opin- ion submitted to his office by the attorney general. justices shall file statements of expenses to the town clerk in the offices where they were voted for. It appears from the report that some justices mailed their ex- pense account to the secretary of state. but of course every candidate for justice in Waterbury knows bet ter than to make mistake of that sort.
 Announcement was made to-day that the suit of Mrs Katherine Sher- wood. widow of the late William Hellmann. against the Hellmann Brewing Co. has been settled. Mrs Sherwood demanded an accounting in the interests of her two childen, Arnold and William Hellmann, al- leging that certain dividends should have been paid on stock owned by him in the Hellmann Brewing Co and that such dividends had not been paid. Bronson and Lewis were at- torneys for Mrs Sherwood. The set clement effected was cash payment of s370 down and a note for s30.- eee. payable in two years with per cent interest. Notice of the settle ment has been filed with the probsse court to adjust the estate of Mr He'll mann.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Against Fair Tickets.

Stamford, Nov 12.-Judge Downes of the city court to-day handed down his decision in the case of Dr Francis J. Rogers, to determine whether or not the sale of tickets for drawings at public fairs is legal. The decision is against Dr Rogers, who was found guilty and fined $1 and costs. An ap- peal was taken and the case will un- doubtedly be fought out in the su- preme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
START DEMOCRATIC REVIVAL.
George Fred Williams and Alexander
 Troup Form Committee.

New Haven, Nov I2.-One hun dred leading democrats of New Eng land have been called to meet In the Quincy house, in Boston. on wednes- day to perfect an organization to form clubs to spread the party prin- ciples. Among those invited are Gov ernor-elect Higgins of Rhode Island. Charles F. Thayer of Norwich. B. E. Smalley of Vermont. George E. Hughes of Maine. True E. Morris of New Hampshire, and Homer s. Cum mings of Stamford
 George Frederick Williams of Mas sachusetts and Alexander Troup of this city are members O. the commit tee behind the movement Mr Troup said that the committee mentioned neither W J. Bryan nor ". R. Hearst and that the man whom they would name for the presidency prob ably would be selected in Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
TO Hove Its Annual Dath.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l2.-The capi. tol will be given bath by the local fire department. and the structure will then be ready for congress. which will convene Dec. 5. It Is customary to give the huge white pile an annual bath. and this year the District commission CTS have assigned the task to engine company No. 3. Mechanics have been at work several months putting the capitol in shape for the meeting of congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Post Editor Ar.in.

Hartford. Nov 12.--The city editor of the Hartford Post has been asked to appear fin court tomorrow to he examined in regard to the details of an article published Saturday relating to the procedure of certain court offi- cisls In the prosecution of George F. Gibson. a lawyer. arrested on charge of drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Made . Flying Re.c.e.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Nov. 12-J. G. Holloway. q fireman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. made a heroic rescue of three year-old girl near here. As his train turned curve the child was noticed on the track playing with her doll The engineer quickly reversed the brakes. and the fireman. crawling out upon the cowcatcher. picked up the child unhurt. He name will be presented for Carnegie medal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
f,emands Adjusted.

New York, Nov 12.-The demands of the engineers on the D.. L. and W. railroad were adjusted to-day at conference. The engineers will get ten hours a day and an increase az gregating for the 900 engineers be- tween S30.000 and 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
Pittsburg<r k,lled by n.rxIar.

PITTSBURG. Nov. l2.-Henry Firth Smith. twenty-five years old. son of Joseph Smith. a prominent and wealthy business man of this city. was shot twice and almost instantly killed at { o'clock in the morning by a bur giar whom he surprised in the dining room of his fathers residence in the east end section os the city.