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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Strictly Executive.

Batavia. x. Y., May 9.-When the ecclesiastical court in the case of Rev Algernon S. Crapsey convened here this forenoon, Rev c. H. Boynton and Rev John Mills Gilbert were present but the other members were expect ed by early trains. Judge Stafford F.. North. counsel to the court, stated that the session would be strictly an executive one. and that the decision of the court would be formulsted during the day. but would not be given out until after 1t had been for warded to Bishop Walker, who would make 1t public at such time as he deemed proper. No inurlation hss been given as to what the decision will be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
The Drug Trust.

Washington, May 9.--The attor- ney general to-day made public the following statement: "The govern ment has to-day filed in the circuit court of the United States for the district of Indiana. a petition for an arraignment against certain associ- ations. corporations and individuals. combined in what Is commonly known as the drug trust of the United States. The particular de- fendants. specifically named in the bill. have voluntarily combined to- gether to control the prices at which proprietary medicines and drugs shall be sold to the consumer through the retail druggist, in vio- lation of the sherman antitrust law"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
RUSSELL WINS
 A BIG VICTORY
GooDRICH's CONTEST ENDS IN
 A FAILURE.
The Defeated Candidate Not Only Loses. But Must Pay Costs- Burpee Wanted to Withdraw
 Saw He Was Beaten.

The result of the recount of the ballots cast in the first and second
 wards at the city election held last fall is merely confirmation of the
 declaration that M. D. Russell, the
 democratic comptroller, was elected, and A. I. Goodrich, the republican candidate, was defeated. At o'clock to-day the counters, Mayor William E. Thoms for the democrats and Att torney U. G. Church for tEe republi-
 cans, made known the result of the
 count to Judge Reed in the superior court. In the first ward box they found for MT Goodrich 1,035 votes
 and for MT Russell 917. Tie original
 count was: Goodrich 1,034 and Rus' sell 917. Thus MT Goodrich got one
 more vote.
 In the second ward they found for MT Goodrich 1901 and for MT Rus sell 537. The original count in this ward was: Goodrich 1,092 and Rus sell $40. showing that while the lat ter lost three votes the former pulled out with one more. The total showed that MT Russell lost three votes and
 Mir Goodrich succeeded in getting two, lowering Russell's total majority to 24.
 In view of this immaterial gain for Mir Goodrich, which does not affect the total result by any means, Col onel Burpee, his counsel, said he would withdraw his application for quo warranto as there was no use Tn
 pursuing the matter further. But Attorney O'Neill. counsel for Mir Russell with Mayor Thoms, would not let Colonel Burpee off as easy as this. In fact, he would not let him withdraw at all We want Judg-
 ment straight out and out said he.
 "The other side cannot withdraw at this stage of the case" Colonel Bur pee contended that he could. and after a brief but warm wrangle Judge Reed said it made no particular diff
 ference anyway and he might as well enter. up Judgment. Colonel Burpee
 then withdrew his objection to the court entering judgment and Judg- ment was accordingly recorded with costs for the respondent. Russell The counters found two envelopes | with the ballots enclosed 1n the nrst
 ward box and in both boxes were a number of tickets whicht were the
 result in any doubt the counters would have asked the court to deter mine their legality. Some envelopes contained double tickets. Some held tickets of both parties. A ballot-An the first ward had Thoms's paster over Thoms. This could be consid-
 cred marked ballot. There were two republican tickets in the second
 ward which had Reeves's pastors over the words "tax collector. This
 might have been considered marked also.
 It is said that the recount threw considerable light on the question or
 John F. Gallagher's close chance oi
 being elected alderman in the hrst ward. It was generally reported
 around the court house that enough ballots were counted for Gallagher to declare him elected. 1his case IS
 still in court and in view of this al
 legged discovery it will be pushed as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
CITY NEWS

The regular monthly meeting of St Mary's alumni was held last even ing.
 The American Laundry Co is now open and ready for business with Thomas J. Ashe. formerly employed by the Model laundry, as manager. All the latest machinery has been secured and the one most important machine arrived to-day. The office of the new laundry will be at 543 and 545 Bank street.
 The chemical engine was called from the Leavenworth street house yesterday afternoon to a fire on the dumping grounds of A. w. Goldsmith on West Main street. The fire did not amount to much. but owing to an accident to the firemen the hose was turned on spectators and some of them hurried home for dry cloth ing.
 At a meeting of the Dramatic club of St Mary's alumni last even ing it was decided to hold a dance the latter part of next month. A. though the club was formed rather AdAt iu luf erdrDu hA udr ueu NOurtl- erable success during it's short exist ence and the organization will put on several more sketches In the fall if not before.
 st Mary-s T. A. society will hold college whist party at Eagles hall on Friday evening. May 1s- College colors will be in evidence for dec o-.tfors and each eecffun will he marked with college flags. The young ladies in charge of the affair will also be decked out with the in- sirnia of their favorite university and college music will be played for dancing. The committee arranging the event fs the Misses Jennie 0rNeiIl. Mary Brophy- Mary Cam rfon- May Finley. Julia LArkin. Daisy Lord. Nollie Farley and Min ] nie Hushes-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
HIGH SEAS WERE
 RESPONSIBLE
ONE SCHOONER SUNK AND 0NI
 INJURED.
Three Lives Lost By the Storm in tho Harbor of Cleveland Biz Steamers Tied Up By Strike
 Sought Shelter.

Cleveland, O.. May 9.--The sch0onr CT Algeria sank about two miles or the harbor of Cleveland this morning and possibly three men lost their lives.
 The schooner Iron Queen is in Q sinking condition outside the breakwR- ter and the crew of eight was taken off by the members of the life-saving crew.
 The storm of last night and early to-day with the heavy sea 1t kicked up was menace to shipping outside ths harbor.
 The big steamers that had been tied up there by the strike came inside the breakwater, but the small schooners could not get In. Signals of distress came to the life saving station and Captain Motley of the life saving crew went out to the Iron Queen, rescufng the eight members of the crew with difficulty.
 They could not reach the Algeria. which went down about two miles out.
 Captain Motley thinks there were at least three men on the Algeria, but does not know whether that is the act. ual number. Neither are the namea known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Rev Mir Iyes's Report.

Hartford. May e.--At the eight ieth annual meeting of the Congre- sstional Home Missionary society, which is being held to-day at Oak Park. Illinois. Rev Joel g. Ives of this city presented his report of the Missionary Society of Connecticut This report stated that s1 churches are on the aided list with total membership of 3.5s4: 442 have been added during the year. making a net gain in confession over deaths of 5ss. Contributions and legacies foot up s1I.1s5. or 1s per cent of the tota amount of aid rendered Of the aided list 37 are foreign and 70 native. The foreign churches. including tvo that were self-sup- portfne. have a total membership of 1.oss: 1ss were added They have a church property of s1zs-s1s. and their reported benevolercez. sl.451. were st per cent of the amount of aid renterei-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
COINS BRING HIGH PRICES.
Numismatists Bid on Harlan |
 smiths Collection.

New York, May 9.-A special to the Herald from Philadelphia says:
 Numismatists from all parts of the United States gathered here yesterday at the first session of the four days auction of the collection of rare coins collected by the late Harlan F. Smith of New York. The finest collection of American gold coins ever sold was knocked down to the highest bidders and many record prices were reached.
 W. F. Durham. former president of the Chicago Numisalstic society paid S2. .165, for a United States $5 gold piece dated 1922. J. NJ. Clapp. of Wash ington. D. c. $1.O5O for United States s5 gold piece bearing date of 1915.
 In colonial coins a "Willow Tree" shilling. 1852. brought S30: Lord Bal timore six pence. s34: Carolina "Ele phant Penny of 1e94. sos: Rosa Americana two pence s2S: New York state cents. 1Ios bust of Washington. S1o: 11sT. with Indian standing with tomahawk and arms of New York. SI30: 11S7. excelsior cent. $30: George Washington half dollar in copper s22.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Feaucnt Conferences.

Constantinople. May e.-Frequent conferences have been held during the last few days between the mem- hers of the cabinet in connection with the Anglo-Turkish dispute. An offi- cial fthe foreign ofice today had. a long interview with Sir Nicholas O'Conor. the British amhasssdor. but up to the present there are no in- dications to show what course the porte will decide to pursue The general opinion, however, ic that the Turkish troops will evscrate Tabah before the British ultimatum ex- pIres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
UP GO THE RATES
CHICAGO INSURANCE CONTAIN.
 IFS WANT REIMBURSEMENT.
Twenty-Fiv Per Cent Is Added to the Old Prices-New Rates Will
 Apply to Congested Districts.

Chicago, May 9.-The Tribune to- day says: Fire insurance rates in Chicago on all less desirable risks will be advanced 25 per cent or more to reimburse companies that have suffered loss in the San Francisco f1re
 This action practically was decided yesterday at a meeting of twenty western managers in the rooms of the Western Union, in the American Trust and Savings bank building. At the same time there will be large reduction in brokers commissions. The raise in rates will not be a fiat advance" it will affect what are known as the unprofitable hazards
 and it will be confined chiefly to the congested district. bounded by liar
 rison street and the river. and the lakes.
 The stock yards also will be con sidered as congested territory in the
 advance of rates, and likewise cer- tain manufacturing sections. Fire proof buildings will be exempt from the increase.
 It is probable that the advance in rates will be made throughout the entire district controlled by the Western Union, extending from
 Pennsylvania to the Rocky noun tains.
 An insurance manager, speaking on rates outside of Chicago, said that there should be fiat advance of 50 per cent in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee. It was noted that he represents what Is known as non-union company Eighty companies in Chicago and the west belong to the Western Union. Fifty companies are in the independent class.
 The meeting was called for the purpose of hearing report from . committee of five insurance man. agers who went to New York to at tend a general conference of insur- ance men.
 This committee reported that there was general sentiment for advanc- ling insurance rates on unprofitable business and in congested districts and for cutting down the amount of commissions paid to brokers. The meeting was secret, and after lit was over those of the insurance men who were willing 70 admit that 1t had been held said that nothing definite had been done in the matter of advancing rates, although all
 agreed that there should be an ad- vance on unprofitable risks and that the congestion hazard" should be recognized in the future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
OUTCASTS WERE
 NOT WANTED
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU WAS
 OPENED YESTERDAY.
Chicago Inaugurates Plan for the Care of the Aged and the Crippled-Many Pitiable
 Cases Discovered.

Chicago, May 9.-The employ ment bureau for the aged and the crippled opened yesterday and a hundred gray haired men and wo- men, enfeebled by physical infirmi- ties, made their way slowly to the office of the bureau of charities in the Unity building and gave their names to the bureau officials ap- pointed to receive them.
 Most of the applicants confessed that they were outcasts-that none would give them work, that every where they had gone they had been told that their days of usefulness and service were ended, that the working world held no place for them.
 During the day employment at good wages was found for twenty of the lame and the aged. The others went away happy with the assur- ance that everything possible would be done to find work for them, and some said it was the first gleam of sunlight that had come into their lives since they crossed over from manhood" into "old age" Men of 45 confessed that employers had told them that they were too old to be of service; the women applicants for work put the age limit at 55.
 One man with heart failure was given employment as an attendant In a physicians office, and three one-legged men were given jobs as watchmen. A feeble minded lad discovered that he could fold paper in box factory and was employed at that occupation. One of the men whose right leg was missing was employed in factory in which the hands alone are used. and another man whose left leg had been ampu- tated was intrusted with the work of operating small machine, which is run with one pedal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Coal Yard Turned.

Philadelphia. May 9.-The soft coal and wood yards of A. l.. Thomas. Beach street and Columbia avenue. were destroyed by fire to-day. Ire flames also damaged a dozen small dwellings and the Cramer Iron Works. Two men who were sleeping in the stable of the coal yard are missing. Thirty-three horses were burned to death The origin of the fire is unknown The monetary loss Is about Si5.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
MAY NOT HAVE ' THE FUNERAL
THE sPIER DEATH CAUSING LOTS
 OF TROUBLE.
Opinions Differ as to How the Man Met His Death-District Attor- l, ney of Staten Island May
 Take a Hand.

New York, May 9.--Plans had been made to have the funeral to- day of Charles l.. Spier. the Staten Island business man who was shot in SO mysterious a manner that the authorities cannot determine wheth- CT he was shot by burglar or con- mitted suicide. The bullet which caused Mir. Spier's death had not been located and the authorities de- sisted from an attempt to ind 1t be- cause Mrs Spier objected to the mu- tilation of her husbands body. AS the authorities differed as to wheth- CT the bullet came from MT Spiers own revolver 1t was reported to-day that District Attorney John J. Ken ney of Staten Island would refuse !. to allow the funeral to proceed until a complete autopsy had been made. District Attorney Kenney said to- day:
 '.l believe the bullet that killed MT Spier should be found, in order to determine whether or not he was killed by his own revolver.
 Mrs Spier, widow of the dead man, said:
 T do not see any good of an au- topsy to find the bullet that killed him. To get 1t would require a great deal of mutilation. Dr Patterson, Coroner Cahill and the assistant dis trict attorney thought that 1t would not be necessary. What would 1t prove even if the bullet was found to be a 32-caliber and fitted MT Spier's revolver? am told that 1t is a very common size and most men carry them. The burglar might have had 32-caliber weapon, too. So the bullet itself would prove nothing.
 'Although no trace of MT Spier's bullet has been found, I am sure heard two shots. The one my hus- band fired may have struck the burglar, or it may yet be found some place about the house. There Is a groove in the dining room floor which looks very much as if it had been made by glancing bullet. The police say it was made by the fall or the silver, but I think bullet did 1t. No matter what they say, know my husband was murdered.
 We were perfectly happy. can not imagine any reason why he should take his own life. There was not the slightest cloud in our lives. MT Spier was fond of his home. We had no differences. We had no troubles. I know nothing of the $75,O00 insurance policy he is said to have taken recently"
 A report was published to-day that there was scene at promin- ent Staten Island club recently which resulted in request that Mir Spier leave the club. The cause of 1t is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Big Increase in Fares.

Albany. x. Y., May 9.-The state board of railroad commissioners to- day reported that the total number of cash fares collected on the surface. elevated and subway lines of Greater New York for the first three months of 1906 was 297.339.165 as against 26O.271,915 for the corresponding quarter of 1905. an increase of ST. O61,250.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
photocraphing Ruins.

San Francisco. May s.-The signal corps of the United States army is photographing San Francisco's rains from balloons. A series of pictures is being taken. to be kept On fle ny the war department in Wellington Several hundred pictures nave sl- ready been taken of the different buildings and an order sen; for three balloons so that a complete paro- ramic picture of the city can be had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
WEDDING GIFTS.

We are showing an elaborate eol- lection of beautiful and exclusive wares most fitted for weding gifts. Table silver in a large variety of patterns. Cut giass in the newest and pretties styles and in shapes for every purpose We are the sole agents for Tiffany glass in Water bury. You will surely find some thing in our stock to satisfy you. The Lake ( Strobel Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
The Fifth Annual.

Springfield. Mass. May s.-The fifth annual convention of the Epis- copal diocese of Western Massachu- setts opened this morning in Christ church parish house with brief session for organization which was presided over by Right Rev Alexan- der vinton. bishop of the diocese. An adjournment was taken to the church while holy communion was administered by the bishop after which he gave his fifth annual ad- dress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Indcmnity Paid.

Hong Kong. May 9.--The viceroy of Canton has paid to the American consul at Canton. Julius c. Lay. the sum of $60.000 as indemnity for tho mission buildings. the personal prop erty of the missionaries and the claims of converts. as a result of the destruction of property during the rioting at Lienchow in October last. The money will be transferred to the Presbyterian mission settlement at Llenchow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
' l didn't want to take any chances on my Kitchen Range, sQj' have come to you for a GIenwood."

So many people have said this to us that it shows the way Glenwood users are talking about Glenwood ranges.
 5000 FLEETWOOD RANGES SOLD
 IN WATERBURY.
 From the very commencement the Glenwood Range was a success. It succeeded because the castings wero of the finest quality, that the best iron only was used in the construc> ton and that they are made up heav. fer than other ranges were bein8 made up.
 SAME TO-DAY.
 The Glenwood Ranges are tho heaviest on the market. The uamQ iron is put into them to-day. just the same as when they first came out.
 We have often been told by peo> pie who have had a Glenwood Range for the last twenty years that ft bakes just as we'll to-day as the first day they had it and that 1t always has been satisfactory in every re> spect.
 THE FLEETWOOD IS THE BEsu
 BAKING RANGE ON THE MAR
 KET.
 The fiue construction and the sys< tenn of drafts makes them easy to control and does away with the guesswork of whether the baking is coming out right or not Glenvoods are sure bakers.
 THIS IS AN INTERESTING STORE
 FOR NEW HOCSEkEEPER8-
 Where you find the latest and best styles of furniture on the market Homes furnished from this store have the best appearance An attractive looking home Is the desire of all housekeepers. We are always glad to have interested people come tc ouf store and figure out just what ths furniture for their home is going tc cost them. There are very few peo- pie who buy from us that have rai expected to spend a good deal nors than what their bill comes 10. We have pleased hundreds of Waterbars people in the past and ve are in 2 better position to-day than ever es fore to cater to the needs of Water bury housekeepers-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Charged With Bribery.

Boston, May s.-District Attorney John B. Moran announced his inten- ton of summonsing before the grand fury the entire membership of the Massachusetts legislature fin connec- ton with the charge of bribery re- gently made over the defeat of the anti-bucket shop bill in the house of representatives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
TRAIN HELD UP.
Robbers Made Engineer Cnconpie
 Mail Car and Take It Away.

Vancouver. B. C., May s.-The imperial limited train was held up on the main line of the Canadian Pacific about 250 miles from here to-day. sThe robbers compelled the engineer to uncouple the mail car from the rest of the train and take it a mile away where they rified the registered letters. They made no at tempt to molest the passengers. They expected to find the express money orders in the mail car, but were disappointed and were afraid to the main train for them, but took to the woods with what booty they had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
WORK SUSPENDED TO-DAY.
Farmers Had a Chance to Come In
 Looking After New Implements.

The rain storm of to-day caused a temporary suspension of out of door operations and as a result large number of laborers were in evidence about town. The weather was very cold, SO much SO that farmers who had been busy planting took a day on and many of them visited the stores and spent few hours getting prices on new farm implements. One of them told a reporter that people who hadn't been in too much or a hurry to get their seeds Into the ground were as we'll off II not better than their neighbors who got out early and had nearly all their plant ing done
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Clone Rack to Work.

Greenwich. May s.-of .he 2s0 or more Italians who went oE spectac- uiar march from Port Chester to Cos Cob yesterday. collecting strike re- cruits as they advanced. nearly all returned to work to-day. large ma jority being employed on :he elecirii- cation work on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Dead and Injured.

Cleveland, O.. May 9.-The cor rected list of dead and injured in last nights automobile accident is as follows: Dead. R. R. Robertson. em- ploye of Peerless Automobile works. Fatally injured. Halbert Bonne and John Chambers. Also injured. Pat rick Fitzgerald. H. T. Dwyer and Ed ward Donahue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Ynn ,lan Ha,r If. Ino.

Every subscriber to the Democrat paying subscription in advaace re- ceives a copy of the Wouisn's Home Companion free The magazine will be delivered to your home We have a large list that take advantage of this offer. Why not be one of the number
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Rriti.h Fleet Rsa.ly.

Athens. Greece, May s.-The Brit ish fleet. consisting of 21 warships. Is lying at Piraeus with steam up. They will be further augmented to- day. by the arrival of the second cruiser squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Prince Louis of BN- tenberg. which In November lsS vas in American waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Chief Loses Two Fingers.

New Haven. May s.-Chief Far- cher of the fire department had two fingers amputated yesterday morning al his home in Greene street The fingers were injured last winter at the first fire at the New Haven Clock Co in Hamilton street. Chief Fan cher fell fell on earboy of acid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-09
Gornan yery nm.

Washington. May s--senztor Ar thur P. German of Maryland is crit icaIiy III. at bis home in this city He has not been Ia his seat In the senate chamber for some months. He is suFering from a complication of diseoses and there is 90 hope gfF- n out for hIs recovery.