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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
Fell While Fighting Fire
 this Morning.
SAVING A WOMAN
When the Accident Happened Was in a Hotel and Six Persons Have Lost
 Their Lives.

Minneapolis, Minn.. Jan. 1O-Six known dead and possibly more i'm prisoned in their rooms is the result of an early morning fire in the West hotel. The blaze broke out at 7:1l q. m.. in the upper stories of the build ing and electric bells immediately sounded the alarm in all the rooms Many guests who were already up, es- capped down the stairways but these exits were soon cut off by fire and the halls filled with smoke.
 Captain Berwin of the fire depart. ment fell while trying to lower wo. man from the fifth floor and was kill ed. The woman was caught by anOth. CT fireman. An unknown man jump. ed for the roof of an adjoining build. ing from the top floor but missed and was killed, while large middle-aged woman jumped from the fourth floor and met instant death.
 Mrs C.. H. Wood and her daughter prOprietOrs of the West hotel. were both rescued. One of the most thrill ing rescnes was that of K. A. Cham berlain of the Security bank, and the members of his faimly. For many anxious minutes they remained at their window in the topmost story at the Fifth street and Hennepin aven- lle corner. Mir Chamberlain gathered bedding and sheets and made a rope of them and at the same time the eX- tension. ladders were being placed ln- to position but found too short. The fire ladders were rushed to the scene q fvsn, scaled the ladders to the cheers of the thousands of excited spectators.
 Arriving at the window he took one after the other. lowered them safely to the extension ladder. two stories beneath. by means of the rope, where they were brought to safety. When the last person had been lowered the fireman followed. It was one of the most thrilling scenes at a fire ever witnessed in this city.
 Captain John Berwin was carrying a woman down d scaling ladder when the terrified woman tried to jump to a window ledge. Captain Berwin thereupon lost his balance falling sev- en stories to his death. The woman was caught by fireman.
 IHe ueatn llSt at lU q. m., was as follows:
 Captain John Berwin, fireman, fell from upper floor.
 Thomas Somerville, Springfield. fl!., suffOcated in room on sixth floor.
 Alice Martin, servant, jumped from seventh floor.
 W. $. Nichols. of Nichols &-Tay- Tor. chamber of commerce. suffocatetl.
 Two unknown men who jumped.
 The fire at 10 a. m., was almost cx. tinguished. 8
 At noon the known number of the dead was nine. Search of the ruins still continues. Mrs Emeline barlow, to save whom Captain Berwin lost his life, will die from inhaling smoke. The property loss will amount to $25,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
MIR. HAYWOOD'S. ASSISTANT
Will Be Miss Minnie Mertin of Philadelphia
 She Will Act ss Clerk.

At the meeting of the board of dea- cons of the First Baptist church last evening it was voted to have Miss Minnie Mertins assist Rev Dr Hay wood. pastor of the church, in the per formance of his duties. For the past few months. because of the resigna- ton of Rev Mir Harris, former assist ant pastor, the church has been with out an assistant and Dr Haywood has been compelled to do the work alone. The deacons have been on the lookout for suitable person to take the posi- ton and on Thursday last Miss Mer- tins came from Philadelphia and has been assisting in the church work since that time. She is well acquaint- cd with this line of work, having talk en course in the Philadelphia Tram ing school for missionary work. II Miss Mertins accepts the position, which she undoubtedly will, she will not he known as an assistant pastor. She will perform clerical work and such for the parish. but will not de- liver any sermons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
RAISED THE TAN.

New Milford. Jan 1O.-!The plant of the Bridgeport Wood Finishing ca will be taxed this year on the basis of SJ0OO0 instead of so0O00 as hereto fore This will mean an increase of SiJ0 in taxes paid to the town anG the officials of the company propose to make a contest before the board of re- lief when it eonvenes on February i. Farmers assert that outside of the village proper taxes are paid on full valuation. while in the village about onehalf of valuation is the figure set and as a result a general raising of as sessed valuation of village property has been made by the assessors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
YALE,s BIG INCREASE.

New Haven, Jan 10.-Accor,iing to the Yale university catalogue. issued to-day, the total registration of stu dents in the university this year Is 3.sO6. an increase of 6is over the final registration last year. This total in- cluded 269 students in the summer school of arts and sciences. IS in the summer school of forestry. and 34s taking the courses for teachers. In the academical department the total number of students Is 1.52l and in the scientific school the total is 1.14I. There are 416 officers of the uniyer- sliy including professors. instructors. tutors. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
CONDITION OF STRIKE.

New York, Jan 10.-The New York Typothetae which is cOntending for the open shop against the printers un- ion issued statement today in which it is declared that the second week of the strike opened with but one import ant defection in the first week. The statement adds:
 'The Typothetae this morning was advised that the Connecticut Typ0the- tae, speaking for the various Typothe- tae of New England, was able to fur nish men and any financial support that may be needed. Similar offers of assistance came to-day from many places in the west, especially from Chicago.
 Members of the Typothetae expect to have nearly their normal composing room force by the end of the week.
 William Green, president of the TypOthetae. stated this morning that he was more than encouraged over the outlook. and that he was confident of the ability of the organization to stand together henceforth in resisting the unions demands, and winning"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
SUIT FOR $lo,oOO
Town of New Milford Has Grievance Asains ,.. Lighting Co.

New Milford, Jan 10.-The New Milford Electric Light Co is the de- fendant in a suit brought by the town of New Milford for damages alleged to have been made to the highway on the west bank of the river by the construc- ton of new dam by the lighting com pany. The sum mentioned in the suit is $1O,OO0. The new dam was com pleted about year ago and replaced an old wooden structure. It is stated that the town raised the level of q stretch of road about quarter of a mile long to avoid the danger of food ing and for this work the town wants compensation. The company on the other hand states that the new dam Is no higher than the old one. The light ing company has retained lawyers and will shortly file an answer in the suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
TO LYNCH MURDERER.

Livingston Texas. Jan 10.-Shortly after midnight a mob of seventy five men left here for Berings Mill. with Ben Harris the negro who yesterday shot and killed A. Polk. a white man. with the intention of executing him at that place. the scene of the murder BeTings Mill Is thirteen miles from here. The negro was neing removed from the jail in this city by the sher- If to a place of safety when the mob intercepted him and forced him to surrender his prisoner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
FLED TO NEW YORK.

Montreal. Jan 1n-A. man namei Jones took an early train today for New York under the impression that he had killed William ReinharIf. hIS employer. The latter was chef in Ihe London house and Iones. who was his assistant was dischargcd yesterday. Last night. 1t is alleged. be tried to
 split Reinharit's head open with a heavy iron lar while Reinhanit was asleep. Reinharlt may die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
CHADWICK CASE
Motion for Bringing the Affair to Trial Again Was
 Denied.

Cincinnati, O., Jan 10.-The motion for a re-hearing of the appeal for a new trial on behalf of Mrs Cassie l.. Chadwick of Cleveland was denied In the United States court of appeals here to-day.
 The court of appeals some weeks ago sustained the judgment of the dis trict court at Cleveland, Ohio, which found Mrs Chadwick guilty of conspir- ing to wreck national bank. and se1l- fenced her to serve ten years in the Ohio penitentiary. The petition for re-hearing maintained that the charge of conspiracy was not borne cut by the evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
KENNEDY SET FREE
Man Who Was Held en Charge of Burglary
 st Greenwich.

Greenwich. Conn. Jan. 10-The case of William ]. Kennedy of Stamford brought here on the charge of burglary in connection with the robbery and assault at the home of Mrs Antoinette C. MOrril last September. was nolled in the town court this morning. Ken nely was released from the Bridge port jail Monday and was immediately re-arrested to be brought here. Prose cutting Attorney White said that he was unable to secure enough evidence on which to hold Kennedy and so re- commended a nolle in the case. Ken nely was believed to be an accom- plice oi William Pagan now in the Bridgeport county jail who is servipy a term iu connection with the Morf5l burglary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
Going to Housekeeping 1?

Then there's every reason in the world why you should do your furni- ture buying at our store. The largest furniture stocks in the state to select from and buying at the lowest prices direct from the leading factories ws offer better styles at prices that are ss low as any offered in the big ciusp. We've pleased hundreds of Waterbury housekeeperx.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
LooK FOR GOOD CROPS

San Frsnci~co. Jan 1a--RePpTts from the different sertions of CsTifor- nia indicate on the whole that not uithsfsndiuz the unusual dryneS< of the season fsrmerS aB.I fruit rsi~ers gre still hopeful of securinx god cTaF,s. hasinx fheir hose en the resf- ratian Of the zverxre rsinfaH fer the rsulzfnder sf the sessoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
OPPOSE STATEHOOD BILL.

Kingman, Ariz. Jan 1O.-The peo- pie of this county are holding mass meetings protesting against the pas. sage of the Hamilton joint statehood bill Messages from all outlying towns and mining camps report tha, the sentiment against jointure is unan; ifiious. Every town is sending resoi,l- tiolrs of protest to Washington de manding of congress the right to vote separately on any measure considered inimical to the welfare of the people of Arizona.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
OLD CONDUCTOR STRICKEN.

Derby, Jan 1O.-Edward E. Bradley of Ansonia, the oldest Connecticut con- ductor on the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, was stricken with paralysis at the New Haven sta ton last night while talking with Con ductor Tanner of Pittstield, Mass, the oldest conductor in years of service on the Consolidated, Bradley sudden' ly fell to the floor unconscious. Brad. ley has been a conductor thirty-three years,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
WILL REFUSE TO SERVE.

Washington, Jan. 10-Representa- tive Overstreet of Indiana. secretary of the republican congressional com mittee. announced today that the presidents failure to allow him to name the surveyor of the port at h. diana. has discouraged him so badly that he will not again serve on the committed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
ENTIRELY WIPED OFT.

Mitau. Courian.L Jan 10.-A squad ron of dragons which was ambuslIed recently near Hazenpot. losing two men killed and four wounded. received achievements later and surrounded the reyOlufionists- No quarter was given and the revolutlonisfs. number ing eighty-uine In all. were killed to the last man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
rosrMAsTERs NOMINATED.

Washington Ian I0- President RS-evslt EOminated the following per sons to be pustmasters for CeBDerti- cut today Thomas w BezuD0at for CrOmveIL Geor<e ". Iscks81 fer New MiIfOri- Joshua A. Fes~ens3~a fer Stamford and Chzries F. Han fer WsIIingfortl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
PRINTERS SWEAR
That They Have No Knowledge of Violence in Connection
 With Strike.

Chicago, Jan 1O.--With hands raised above their heads, 2S3 striking printers yesterday together took oath that they knew of no vio- lence in connection with the strike against the shops of the Chicago Ty- pothetae inaugurated on August 2S. The declaration was made before a notary public at the conclusion of a strikers meeting.
 The sworn statement will be of fered in the hearing of the contempt cases against President F.. R. Wright and other leaders of Typographical union No 16.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
LABOR CLASSES RULE
Minister Sends His Government Word That Chinese Can't
 Come In.

Pekin. Jan. 10-The Chinese minis ter at Washington has telegraphed his government that any satisfactory ex- planation of the exclusion question is improbable. He says the majority of the congressman favor greater liber- ality but that the influence of the la- Dor classes is to strong against the Chinese.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
FIELn Is snME BETTER

New York Jan 10-The co1ditioa Sf Marshall FIelL tlse Chicago mershaHt who was taken in upon his arrival here yesterday. was rrDortrSi fo h< considerably improved to-day At thu Holland hsu-e. vlseFe Mr Field zB-l his family are staying. t wes -a;d that he passed q comfortable night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
CORONER IN ANsoNIA.
Ansonia Man Will Re Charged With
 Murder in First Degree.

Ans0nia. Jan I0.-Coroner Mix of New Haven was here today to invest. gate the death of Harry Zucker. the bartender who was struck with a bil. Hard cue on Monday by Walter Nelson. a negro. Zucker dissi early this morn- ing from his injuries. The inveStiga- tion of the coroner was not completed this afternoon The accused admitted to the police that he had struck Zucker with the billiard cue and robbed the cash drawer. He will now be charged with murder in the first dexree-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
BROKE BOOTSTRAP AND LEG.
New Drummer Sues Accident Associa
 ton for $1, 300 Damages.

New Drummer Sues Accident Assocla-
 tion for $500 Damages.
 Bristol, Jan 1O.-Andrew J. Curtiss, a commercial traveller, who while pull ing on boot in the Granby hotel in June, 1904. broke his leg, has sued the Connecticut Commercial Travellers Mutual Accident association, of which he is a member for $1,30O.
 Curtiss claims that the fracture was sustained by the left strap of the boot coming off suddenly. He alleges that the association, which agrees in case of q member becoming disabled to pay him $25 q week for term not exceed ing fifty-twO weeks, has failed to keep its contract.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
PLUNDERING CONTINUES.

Tifiis, Caucasia. Jan 10.-The plun- dering of this city continues. Last night bombs were thrown at a military patrol. whereupon the house from which the bombs were hurled and the adjoining buildings were bombarded by artillery with the result that many persons were killssI or wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
TROOPS VICTORIOUS.

Warsaw. Jan 10.-The troops have captured the iron works at Ostrowiec. government of Radon. which had been occupied by the revolutionists as their headquarters. Many of the revolu- tionists were killed or wounded dur ing the fight. The rest fed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
INHALED COAL GAS.

Greenwich, Jan 10.-Michael Bolska, a coachman employed by George Boles, was found nearly dead in his room in the barn of Mir Boles today as the re- suit of inhaling coal gas from a stove in the room. His condition is critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
RELIEF FOR SUFFERERS.
About s2.OoO Raised at Haverstrav
 Last Evening.

AtpuA --r'SFF AAdArFA dN AAaNNANaAN
 Last Evening.
 HaversfraW. V. Y. Jan. 1O-Anoth- er large crack was noticed this morn ing in the undermined street where the landslide occurrt-l here on Mon day night and the buildings that stili remain are expected to foppIe over at any time The families have sII re- moved from these houses. the last of the goods being taken from them to- day.
 The meeting held last night to de- wise means of relief for the sufferers started a work which is Icing coutin- ned today and already nearly x2eg has becn raised in cash besides large quantity of clothing COatributions are Icing sent In from different parts of the county for the relief of the homelesel
 No bodies have yet been found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
RoosEyELT'S SPEECH.
In Case of War Say Would Be Break
 down in Medical Department.

Washington. Jan 10.-In a speech he made to-day. while presenting Captain James Robb Church of the medical corps of the army with a medal. Pres ident Roosevelt in recounting Captain Church's services at Cuba during the war with Spain. said: If we had a war break out tomorrow and had to raise any large army there would be an immediate breakdown in the medi- cal department. simply because at present our medical corps is numeri- cally only fit to take care of about 4O per cent of the regular army as it k at present constituted"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
GlenWOOd Ranges
 MAKE
 COOKING
 EASY.

Everyone admits that and the thoss sands that have been sold in Water. bury are abundant testimony to the satisfaction gained by users of them. Prices s22.50 upwards. Complete line now ready again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
TAIInR MAS EXErTTEn.

Reval. Esfboaia- Jan IO--A tailor named SchaIfz- who had l,een eIectesl president of the Esthonian rrpHblie. has been executed hy the soldiers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
WOMAN GETS 14 YEARS.

Chicago, Jan 10.--A jury yesterday found Mrs Virginia B. Troupe guilty of murdering her husband. The pen atty was fixed at IA years in the peni- tentiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
RETRIEVE FOR MRS roLLA.

Trenton Jan lo-The state board of rsrlons to-day granted a rpprieve of thirty days ts Mrs Antoinefte ToI- k. the young Italian woman who was s<ufenc-d to bs executed on Friday for uur7er-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
TROOPS FIRED ON CROWD.

Opatisf. Jan. i0-The troops fired upon the crowds here for over an bou- yesterday. Many persons were killed or wounded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast fsr Connecticut Fair to- night and ThurS.lay. with slowly ris- ing temprrztures light fo fresh wester- Iy to southueSteriy winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10

Boston, Jan 1O.-The D. C. Clark who, in the absence of Charles E. Den ison, was in charge of the offices of Denison, Prior X Co in this city, to- day had received no word directly from Cleveland, when informed of press dispatch announcing the suspension of the firm. MT Denison, it is understood at the office here, is in Cleveland, and MT Clark said that he was not in q position to discuss the failure. The concern has offices at "A Milk street and has been in business here for d number of years. At one time it did large business especially in bonds. Mir Clark said today that the only information he had concerning the sui eide of Mir Prior was that gained from the newspaper dispatches published this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
BANK SUSPENDS Because its ChecksWere
 Thrown Out. DEATH OF OFFICIAL Given as Cause for Refusing to Honor the Checks-How it
 Affects Boston Rep-
 resentative.

Cleveland, O., Jan 10.-FOrmal an nouncement of the suspension of the firm of Denison, Prior X Go, invest ment bankers and brokers, was made on the floor of the Cleveland stock ex- change this morning. This action was taken as d result of large number of the firms cheeks being thrown out by the banks, who hold that since the death of l.. W. Prior, who committed suicide yesterday, the cheeks could not pass the clearing house. It is said that the banks hold ample funds and securities to provide for all claims against the firm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10

me Man os the Boz-
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-10
NCH READY TO SACRIFICE LACKS
the Field as an Export Point
lch" Two Export Houses Now Doing Business Here

the gentlemen
known Jacksonville m Bunch and S. Shotter of Savannah Ca
that this which all the people OF this State and the
has afad the most dgent inquiry and the
efforts that THE SUN could forth for eight long weeks
But striving that always brings has achieved for THE SUN
the final chapter the STORY OF Gum which
printed in THE SUN December 9th last
of the "Arles Agreement
Jacksonville Bunch and Shooter that fatal
Thursday from which dates epoch in naval stores history
If the writing confirms the position of this journal that
the publication the truth about the business enterprises OF
Jacksonville incident in the
which has devoted itself the uphodng OF the pn
cipes Of truth fairness all
this final shall reveal set of who forgot
for time Jacksonville when their private interests were weighed
the balance against those of the city their adoption and who the very act
Shoter
which their saeguaded and Jacksonvie interests LETT to
take tried make this journal ag carry on Its
this
the captains of industry fight the battle
in which s personal business supremacy.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-10
THE CAUSES.

When the continued obligation buy stores Jacksonville
nah prices which the manipulation of Shooter had forced the continued
inability sell the large stocks of roin which inability
tine manipulation SOer had forced the Naval Stores
(Cma) become large borrower the time Same
Gum Bunch obliged personally the aid the
This condition continuing the gentlemen who called
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-10
THE FINAL CHAPTER.

When the deal between the Naval Stores Export Company this
ShOter of Savannah had
was handed to the gntmen OF the These published
simultaneously Savannah
nation that ambe opposing
Jacksonville and Savannah which the going
time had been turned into a agreement
rebound to the benefit of the naval stores industry.
AS to the causes leading the making of this "miab
nothing said OF the details Of this amcabe
Without the aid of carefully prepared statement but from direct
cation with welinfOrmd
arise, the and the details here given
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-02
ON SARLES AND KNAUF
The Opposition to Them Is Dlsap.
pearing, Says Senator McCumber

II have covered Grand Forks,
Walsh, Penn ina, Cavalier. Towner,
Benson, Ward, Pierce and Barnes
county in the course Of my speak
ing tour. I have been where the
opposition was supposed to be
most strongly entrenched and I
sfind that the sentiment is good
and daily growing better for every
one on the state republican ticket, =
said Senator Mel umber, when in
terviewed on the political situation.
The opposition which was
raised to Sarles and Knauf In
some quarters in the early part Of
the campaign is fast disappearing
and will be very slight.
Some opposition was created
against the head Of the ticket and
the candidate for the supreme
court; but as people have learned
|of the economic administration 81
Governor Sarles and the reforms
which he has instituted in every
department Of the state govern.
= = .
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-02
FARMERS ART SUFFERING
Overestimated Crops. Lack Of Cars
and Other Causes Makes It Bad

The cry of car scarcity is still to
be heard in the land and both
machine men and bankers are
beginning to feel little uneasy
because the farmers are not dis
posing of their wheat at q very
rapid rate, and as a result collec-
tions are very slow. From all
over the state along all lines Of
railroad comes the same story.
Elevators are crammed to the roof,
loaded cars are standing on the
track waiting to be moved and the
farmers, unable to sell their wheat,
are allowing it to stand ont in the
open while they turn their atten-
ton to the fall blowing. AS q re-
suit they are not taking in much
money and consequently are slow
in making settlements.
Another feature Of the situa-
ton, which is a little serious, is
the fact that the farmers are moi
getting good prices for what little