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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Must Face Another Charge.

Besides being charged with keep ing a disorderly house at PAS Bank street. Lizzie Pallubis will also have to face charge of theft. A few days ago one Michael Koleda com plained of being robbed of a sum of money and large gold watch at that place. When the woman was searched last night upon being taken to the station nothing of an unusual nature was found on her. But to- day Detective Keegan thought he would have little interview with her and while speaking to her he ob- served that she seemed uneasy about her hair. Everybody is aware that her hair is a woman's crowning glory. but it seemed from the antics of this woman that she wished she was bald. Let me fix your hair for you" said the detective. I'm a great hand at it," whereupon the woman let a yell and the detective grabbed her crown ing glory and drew large gold watch from its folds. It was Koleda's watch. Mrs Pallubis then had her picture taken for the rogue's gallery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH TREE.
It Is the Cherry and Is Found Wher.
 ever South Germans Settle.

In late April the countryside in southeastern Pennsylvania is every where white with cherry bloom, says Indoors and Out. Here and there are old trees three and even four feet in diameter, all but dead but still put ting out lush bloom from two or three branches; trees whose height and spread and girth would almost persuade us that they were the first seedlings from the cherry orchards and cherry lanes of our German an cestors.
 The gardens of old Germantown were thick planted with the many sorts of cherries dear to the hearts of South Germans; the lanes of old Germantown were cherry lined, and thence for generation on generation cherries had been bird sown over the surrounding hills.
 There is hardly a township in the tier of German counties of Pennsyi- vania that has not Its Cherry Hill or Cherry Valley. and in the German counties nearer Philadelphia and be- tween the Delaware river and Mason and Dixon's line you will find many places named from the South Ger mans favorite tree.
 There is scarcely a cultivated township in this district in which the cherry is not conspicuous tree. It has followed the Pennsylvania Dutch in their spread westward, and wher- ever there are German communities in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa you will meet with cultivated cher ries about the farm houses and along the fences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Big Fire in Meriden.

Meriden, Ct, May 3.-Fire in the Bradley X Hubbard Manufacturing company's factory in Hanover streer caused loes of S10.000 today, about half of that loss being on stock which was ruined by water. It is thought that the fire started in the lacquer room at the rear of the fourth floor but the exact cause Is not known. Af- ter rbuning out pretty much all of that floor the bames were checked bat the loss by water on the floors below was heavy. So dangerous did the afimes look at first that two alarms were sent In. bringing out the entire department. During the height of the fire Captain John F. Donovan of the Bixbee hose wagon was overcome by lacquer fumes and 1t was with difii- culty that he was rescued. He was taken to his home in an unconscious condition. but will recover. It is stated that the loss is covered by in- surance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
HARVARD's OLD CLOTHES.
Students Give Cast or Raiment to Poor-Where Shoes and Hats Go.

Every spring there occurs at liar yard college curious convention of the old clothes, as 1t might be called, at which the castoff garments of hun dreds of college undergraduates meet and mingle for the last time before starting on an odd and prac- tical philanthropy.
 The affair is conducted by an un- dergraduate organization known as the Student Volunteer association. Everything in the way of clothing is included; underwear, suits, even an occasional dress coat, stockings with all the variegated splendor that clings to undergraduate ankles, plain and fancy waistcoats and hats literally too numerous to mention.
 During the week of the collection, says Modern Women, the old Harvard yard is full of moving bundles all tending towards Phillips Brooks house. where the various religious societies of the college have their headquarters. Here the bundles are opened, the various articles sorted, arranged and finally distributed to local and distant charitable centers.
 Boots and shoes. for example. are what might be called the Tuskegee' speciality at Harvard. Several boxes of them go annually to Booker Wash ington's institute, where the shoe shops are immediately useful in mending them up and starting them on a new career of utility. The Sal- walton Army in Boston gets practi- cally all the derby hats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
CITY NEWS

Any person desiring one or tvo good bookcases can hear of a good bargain by calling at the Democrat office.
 Norman Taylor will leave for Eu- rope this week 10 act as chauffeur for ]. H. Whittemore and family of NauEstuek. vho will spend a part of the summer abroad
 Returns have been made of the ap- peal of the city of Waterbury from the decision of the railroad commfs- stoners relative 10 the application of the trolley company for approval of its plan to lay tracks in Robbins street. which is supposed to be heard next June It is a bulky docu- ment and puts the city's side of the case Tn most favorable light It is probable that both parties may get together before the time set for the bearing and fx things up out of court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
MITCHELL WAS
 IN THE CHAIR
MINE WORKERS IN CONVENTION
 AT SCRANTON.
John Mitchell Looked to for a Settle. ment-The Majority of the Del. egates Will Be Guided By His :.
 Advice on the Matter.

Scranton, Pa, May 3.-Surcharged with the feeling that strike will be the only means by which their de- mands upon the anthracite operators can be realized, the 63O delegates representing districts one, seven and nine of the United Mine Workers, covering the hard coal field of Penn sylvania, assembled in joint conven- tion in the Lackawanna county court house to-day, their national presi- dent, John Mitchell, presiding. Against this feeling of the miner delegates there will be but one con- trolling element and that will be the counsel that will come from Mitchell, for many of them, perhaps the ma jority, have been advised by their To- calls to be guided by his counsel. Here the people are about reconciled to the fact that the convention will declare strike and the only thing they feel can possibly avert it may be the recommendation when the real issue comes that instead of the convention taking positive action it refer the matter back to the locals for referendum vote.
 The convention assembled at 10:05 o'clock, the court house being crowd ed with delegates and spectators. On the call for nominations for pre- siding officer, President Mitchell was unanimously chosen. Secretary John P. Gallagher of district No 2 was made secretary. After the appoint ment of the various committees recess was taken until 1:30 this af- ternoon.
 The appearance here yesterday of Dr Charles P. Neill, the United States commissioner of labor, has given rise to much conjecture among the delegates. They are of the opin- ion that he acted as an emissary of the White House, and that he will re- port to President Roosevelt the views of John Mitchell on the possi- bility of adjusting the differences with the operators, without strike being declared to force them to terms.
 The secret nature of the commis- sioner's coming to Scranton. and his conference with the mine workers leader at the home of mutual friend have outweighed the statements of Dr Neill that he did not represent President Roosevelt.
 Mitchell has refused to discuss the visit at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
A DARING PLOT
 TO ROB ARSENAL
WOULD BE ROBBERS DUG A TUN.
 MEL 700 FEET LONG.
The Scheme Was Just Discovered ir the Nick of Time-Biggest Piece of Subterranean Work in Rev.
 olutionary Annals,

Baku, Caucasia, April 1s.--A dar-
 ing plot of Armenian revolutionists to
 rob the magazine in the arsenal here,
 guarded by the Salivansk regiment
 and containing over million rife cartridges, the entire reserve supply for all the regiments composing the garrison, has been accidentally dis covered when the conspiratus al- ready on the very verge of success. They bored tunnel, 700 feetIong in the direction of the arsenal. It was one of the most pretentious examples of subterranean work in revolution ary annals. From the basement of an Armenian house the revolutionists worked their way under several inter- vening residences at a depth of twen- ty feet. They constructed complete ly sided tunnel, roofed it with blanks and provided it with electric light and electric bell service, connected with the stations of the several revolution ists on watch. Owing to a miscalcula- ton the tunnelers in burrowing up- wards, entered, not the magazine but an adjoining storeroom in the arsenal containing uniforms. Before they had time to rectify their mistake the reyo- lutionists were accidentally discover ed by an officer. the alarm was given and troops were immediately thrown around the adjoining houses. But ow- ing to the length of the tunnel, the Armenian house from which the con spirators started was not suspected and they had ample time to escape The entrance of the tunnel was event ually discovered by volunteers who entered 1t from the storeroom end and traced the subterranean passage to it's source
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
PRISONERS PRAYED
ONE HUNDRED OF THEM TREM.
 BLED WITH FEAR.
Serving Time for Various Offences When the Biz Earthauake Shook
 Prison from Tower to Cellar

San Francisco, May 3.-Locked in separate cells in the city prison, 100 prisoners whose crimes range from plain drunkenness to brutal murder knelt in prayer when the earth quake of April IS shook the hall of justice from basement to tower top.
 Sin-hardened men and women ap- pealed to God to spare them. Their prayers for deliverance came only af- ter it became apparent that the at tendants could do nothing for them The earthquake had so twisted and warped the cell locks that not a door could be opened for nearly an hour.
 T never want to witness such sights again." said Prison Matron Ryan of the central station prison, who was on duty when the trembler came. this morning. There was some thing like eighty men and 22 women in the cells on the morning of the earthquake. In our department there were abandoned creatures charged with all manner of crimes, many of whom l deemed hopelessly lost. They cried and shrieked for mercy when the shock came and pleaded pitifully for release Not one cell could be opened and when I advised my charges of this fact they kneIt on the hard cement floor and offered up fervent prayer fin unison.
 Tn the department of the male prisoners the conditions were the same and many of the men attempted to destroy their lives by battering their heads against the steel bars when they realized there was no chance for immediate release. They too prayed when the attendants in charge managed to get them calm enough and when it was all over 1t was meek and humble hundred that we removed to the branch county jail.
 Mrs. Ryan was the last person to leave the city prison. She was datain- ed by female prisoner who became hysterical and just as the matron walked under the immense glass dome covering the prison office the glass fell all about her and her pris- oners, with mighty crash.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
LOCAL MASONS
 MAY GO ON STRlI
WILL. NOT. WORK WITH .Noi
 UNION CARPENTERS.
Radical Resolution Adopted at Last Nights Meeting-After the Eff.
 teenth of May There May be
 Trouble in Building Business.

If the masons and bricklayers carry out the resolution passed at their meeting last evening there iz
 liable to be something doing in the
 labor ranks in this city about the 18th Of May. At last nights session it was voted that no union mason or bricklayer would work on a build. ing where the carpenters were non- union men. The matter has been un- der discussion for some time and al. though the masons and bricklayers assert that they are not looking for trouble, still they think that they have worked long enough with the non-union fellows and have decided that it is time to call a halt.
 The carpenters union in this city went to pieces about two years ago when they went on strike and lost. Since that time the majority of the joiners in Waterbury have been working without union cards, as | large portion of the union men went out of town when they saw that tho strike was to be of long duration. At the time of the carpenters strike the bricklayers and masons went out, but stayed out only a few days. as things were arranged satisfactorily.
 A strike of the masons and brick layers at this time of the year would be rather disastrous to Waterbury, since there is so much building going on. It is not at all likely that the contractors will discharge their non- union carpenters who helped them out of the hole during the last strike. Still the bricklayers and masons seem very determined and state emphati- cally that unless some kind of au agreement is arranged before the 18th the building boom will be tied lln
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
THE STRIKE IS
 BREAKING UP
SQUADRON OF DRAGONS READY
 FOR BUSINESS.
There Is No Disorder. Although the
 Police Are Massed in Large Num- ]. bers Ready to Pounce on Strik- |. CTS at First Outbreak.

Paris, May g., 12:50.-The general strike shows further evidence of dis ruption but number of trades are still refusing to return to work until their demands are granted. A squad ron of dragons is drawn up i'll the courtyard of the Prince Eugene bar racks on the Place de La Republique, prepared to respond to the call of the police. The latter continue to be mass od in considerable force in the neigh borhood of the labor exchange and oc- casional arrests are made. But there is no disorder The Place de La Re publioue, the late storm center, is to- day transformed into the regular Thursday flower market.
 \ representative of the Assoclateu press this morning visited the head quarters of the confederation of labor and found it virtually deserted. M. Delsalle, the acting secretary said
 "The French labor movements are entirely different from American. Yours are completely centralized and organized, whereas with us the de- pendence Is almost entirely on the in dividual. This morning all our mall and telegrams were stopped by ord CTS of the government. Therefore, I am unable to state how far our branches are continuing the strike. only know that about one hundred and twenty delegates. representing a large number of trades, held secret meeting last night and adopted a manifesto which will appear in the Vols Du Peuple tomorrow. denomc- ing the arrests and the efforts to sup press the movement"
 The center of the city Is entirely normal but detachments of troops continue to occupy strategic positions. The basement of the Bourse is occu- pied by squad of soldiers and the military are in charge of other public places. Tickets of republican guards are also scattered through the sub urbs as precaution against the ap- pearsnce of scattered bands of strik- CTS. The latter however are relatively quiet The minor disorders reported are confined to the outlying factory districts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Red Men Officers.

Great sachem-S. D. Neal of Southington.
 Great senior sagamore-F. A.. Cantwell of New London.
 Great junior agamore-William Miller.
 Great prophet-B. B. Plumley of Bridgeport.
 Great cnief of reeords-W. G. Saunders of Naugatuck.
 Great keeper of wampum-C. H. Blake of Waterbury.
 Great representative to the Great Sun council of the United States-B. B. Plumley of Bridgeport.
 The newly elected great sschem appointed as great sannap James Shanan of Southington: as great mishinewa, A. F. Parthenay of Wa terbury: as great guard of the wig wam, W. J. Brant: and as great guard of the forest, Richard Tallcot of Wallingford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
MAY REACH BOATS
CHICAGO STRIKE MAY SPOIL
 SUMMER AMUSEMENT.
General Uneasiness of Marine Men May Tie up the Excursion Boats
 for the Summer,

Chicago. May 3.-The big excur- sion boats that run during the sum- mer months, being on important factor in the amusement of Chicago people, may be tied up indefinitely as a result of the general strike of marine men.
 The strike grew beyond all ex- pectations yesterday when 1t was de- clared by the union men that no passenger boats which employed non union mates could have union em- ployes. Two excursion boats will be effected at once by this decision. The tie up in the Chicago harbor was complete during the day, the de- cision of the union regarding passen- ger boats being the last link in the chain which will prevent marine business being transacted from the city. There are more than score of these boats scheduled to begin the season within the next few days, and their idleness will cost their owners thousands of dollars, even if the strike is not of long duration.
 At a meeting of licensed tugmen held last night, the tugmen decided to walk out as soon as orders were received from their national head quarters, probably to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Effective Remedy.

It is said that a candidate for parlia- ment at the recent English elections. while jrstifying logging in the army. remarked: There is no necessary dis grace ia being foeged- was once nogseii myself. and it vas for telling the truth. too Tt seems to have cured ye. :" seid a voice from the back Of the hall This story vas also first told about Prof xshafry. of Dublin. Father Hesly, of Bray, making the re.ort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
Reported by Wireless.

New York, May 3.-The first diyi. sion of the Atlantic fleet. Rear Ad- miral Evans in command. was report ed by wireless smiles south of san dy Hook at o'clock this morning. bound for Tompkinsville. s. I. The di- vision consists Of the flagship Maine. the Missouri. kearsarge and Ken t,lcky.
 The four batfleshIps passed quaran- fine about 10 O'clcck and proceede,l io their anchorage of Tompkinsville. The men ow war have come from Guantanamo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
LEADER WAS SENT UP
MAN WHO HEADED A GANG OF
 HORSE POIS0NERs,
Gave the Beasts Arsenic and Has Killed Hundreds of Horses During
 The Past Five Years

New York, May 3.--The alleged leader of a gang that, it is charged, has poisoned over a thousand horses In Greater New York during the last five years was sentenced yesterday to serve year in the penitentiary. He was Samuel Geller, 30 years old, of Brooklyn,
 Geller was charged with having poisoned seven horses by giving them arsenic. Sup't. Charles H. Hanknson of the s. P. c. to A. told the court that Geller's conviction was one of the greatest victories III the interest of dumb animals he ever knew of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
A MUSICAL sMUGGLER.
Did a Big Business for Years in Ci- gars, Brandy and Laces.

Did Big Business for Years in Ci- gars, Brandy and Laces. | Smuggler's wit has invented a new stratagem in fraud.
 On both sides of the Franco-Ger- man border in the Alsace region are hundreds of Italians employed in the metallurgical establishments, and as it may be accepted as maxim that wherever there are Italians there also are strolling accordion players, the presence of these pariahs excites no surprise on either side of the border. It occurred to an Italian with snug gling instincts that in this fact lay rich possibilities.
 He had an accordion specially con- structed with chambers for carrying cigars and brandy from the German side. and taking back expensive laces from the French side. The man is an accomplished player, and on Sundays he combined smuggling with amusements. playing bewitch- ing dance airs over the border, to which companion accomplices capered expressively.
 On the French side there was a confederate innkeeper, through whom contraband goods were ex- changed. The traffic had gone on a long time unsuspected. and might have gone on indefinitely had not im- punity at length raised up a fatal presumption.
 On a recent Sunday evening the smugglers actually emptled their loaded accordion in sight of the cus- toners in the bar, and one of these, a retired French customs officer, promptly informed his colleagues.- London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
A. o. H. FUND.
Members All Over the United States Working to Relieve Distressed.

| nemDerS All Over tne OnlteO states Working to Relieve Distressed. The A. o. H., not only in the | United States. but all over the world. is making an effort to relieve the sufferers at San Francisco, and judg- ing by information received here the | amount of money raised by the order and forwarded to the scene of dis- tress Is very large. At first money went to the general relief fund, but now an effort is being made to do something for members of the soci- ety, many of whom are said to be in great need. With this end in view the national body has issued the fol- lowing circular. copy of which was received to-day by John F. Calvin, president of the A. O. H. city board: Office of National President. Ancient Order of Hibernians in America,
 Syracuse, N. r., April 2S, '06. Dear Sir and Brother: As you doubtless know, our organization had a large membership in San Francisco and the surrounding towns stricken by the earthquake. Advices received from officials of our order fin Cali fornia inform us that many of the members are in need of assistance. We have already contributed toward their relief from the national treas ury. but the tone of the dispatches received would indicate that still more aid is needed.
 Under these circumstances we nI fr. f- vision presidents throughout the or- ganization, and ask that all dona- tions subscribed by your division be immediately forwarded to the county president, who will send the sane 10 National Treasurer 0'Brien, Rich mond. Ind, who will remit to ;he points where 1t is most required. and be in a position to report the exact amount contributed by our organiza- ton. Knowing the spirit of Chris tian charity ever found in the hearts of our membership. we feel they will be prompt to relieve the sufferings of their brother members and fami- lies on the Pacific coast. and that this appeal will be generously responded to. Fraternally yours, (Most RevD John M. Farley, Chap |
 lain: James E. Dolan. President: !
 James O'Sullivan, vice-President. |
 James T. Carroll. Secretary: NJ. J.
 O'Brien. Treasurer; ID. J. Hennes-
 sey. Director: P. D. Farrell. Diree-
 tor; George J. Butler, Director;
 John T. Heating. Director.
 P. S.-The above Is a copy of tho received from the national officers. and would suggest that an appeal be made to each member, viz. | by issuing a letter or by calling spe- cial meeting I trust New Haven | county will do their duty.
 JOHN s. MCCARTHY.
 County President.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
The Final Draft.

Washington. May 3.-It is under stood the third and final draft of the bill to codify the copyright laws of the United States is practically com pleted and will be submitted to con- gress by the copyright commission in about ten days. Those interested in the measure are anxious to get action at the present session of congress. but in view of the press of business and the desire for thoroughness on the part of the committees some doubt is expressed regarding imme- diate action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-03
The Great Ambition.

This ambition not to be satisfied with little things Is characteristic of men of great hber. and it had a great deal to do in shaping Beecher's career. If he had had an ordinary ambition. he never would have been the power in the world that he was-he never would have become one of the first preach CTS in the world. A steady stream cannot rise higher than it's fountain head.-Success Magazine.