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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
LAYING THE PLANS
FOR ANOTHER BIG TRANSFERS
 STRIKE IN CHICAGO.
Drivers Yesterday Voted to Push De. mands for Increase in Wages
 Employers Will Resist.

Chicago, March 26.-Chicago will see second big teamsters' strike if the plans laid by the Truck Drivers union at meeting held yesterday are carried out.
 The drivers, backed by their in- ternational organization, unanimous fly voted to push their demands for increased wages and better condi- tions. The Chicago Team Owners association as firmly has decided to resist. Neither side sees any com mon ground upon which to meet or a possibility of a compromise. The truck drivers local, with 5000 mem bers, is the strongest union in Chi cago
 The demands of the teamsters have been in the hands of their em- ployers for more than two weeks, but it was not until yesterday that the workers themselves admitted the possibility of strike. The obstin- ate struggle of seventy days dura- ton, which came to an end last July. makes the prospect of a similar strike unwelcome to both employers and men. and until the result of the referendum vote was announced it was believed that the difference could be patched up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
DISTINCTIVE LAMPPoSTs.
An Objection to the Decorative Eff. \ fects of Furnishings
 in the Cities.

Street furnishings like iampposts, in their numerous repetitions, perform an unimportant decorative function. We know, writes Sylvester Baxter, in "Art in the Street." in Century, that in dec orative design the repetition of orna- ment is an esthetic principle, pro ducing it's impression by the reitera- tion of a pleasing figure. But long continued uniformity produces mo- notony; fatigue follows visual restf,i. ness. Therefore, even when manufac. turers produce good designs, 1t Is un- desirable that these should be alike everywhere, in town after town, for the eye would tire of seeing the same thing in all places. Hence each mu- nicipality would do better to obtain something distinctive. Indeed, ths same thing should not be repeated all over the city; the standard pattern ought to vary with different districts, and perhaps with different streets. Locally individual significance might we'll be imparted to these things by embodying in the ornament of such furnishings some device. like a mu. nicipal seal, or arms, that in design would symbolize distinguishing char acter of the place, as in site, trade. O: staple industry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
ONE FIREMANDEAD
 ANOTHER DYING.
EXPLOSION TO-DAY IN A SIX
 STORY NEW YORK BUILDING.
Place Took Fire and Collapsed in About Half an Hour -G Girl Jumped From Upper Stories
 Into Life Nets.

New York, March 26.-Many.lives were endangered to-day when six story factory building at Downing and Bedford streets caught fire from an explosion and collapsed in less than forty minutes after the fire started. Several girls jumped from the second story into the life nets and many were rescued by ladders So rapidly did the flames spread that the police drove hundreds of people from their homes near by. Two three- story tenement blocks were partly demolished by the collapse of the factory. Four firemen were taken to the hospital unconscious, having been caught in the falling walls.
 After the factory building fell the fire became so hot that the firemen could not get near enough to throw water on the flames. The fire then spread across the street and soon seven buildings were burning. When the heat had diminished the firemen approached the factory ruins and found Fireman Denis Healy under the debris. He was alive, but un- conscious and died almost immedi- ately after being rescued. Captain Walsh, who was reported missing. was found later in the hospital suf- fering from serious injuries which are expected to prove fatal. An Italian was found in one of the burn ing houses badly hurt and he also Is expected to die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
MOST'S YOUNG SONS
NEW YORK ANARCHISTS WILL
 EDUCATE THEM.
First Steps Were Taken Yesterday Big Theatrical Performance Civ
 en to Swell the Fund.

New York, March 26.-The edu- cation of Johann Most's two sons is the tribute which New York an- archists will pay to the memory of their late leader. The first step was taken yesterday, when a theatrical performance was given for the bene- fit of the fund. Yesterdays affair also commemorated the organization of the Paris commune and the death of Czar Alexander 1T.
 A mass meeting will be held next Sunday and a collection will be talk en for the memorial fund. The wid- ows of several anarchists hanged for their connection with the Haymar- ket riots in Chicago In 1884 wll he guests of the committee. Most's boys will be taken in charge by the committee selected by anarchistic organizations and educated in the manner indicated by their father shortly before his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
ANOTHER JEALOUS ONE.
Hartford Man Went to Windsor and
 Shot His Wife.

Windsor. March 2,i-WilIiam How ard Tucker. son of an officer of the Hartford police force. came to this town shortly before noon today and killed his wife. Nellie. at the home of Fred Baker tn Wilson's Station. where she was at work. The aet Of Tucker seemed iO indicate that he was jealous of his wife. for he had been hear,l to threaten to do his wife injury because he thought her ul- faithful. Tucker came from HartfOrl yesterSiay with the Intention of shooting her hut his courage failed him and her returned to his home. To-day when he came to this place he found hIs wife at work over a wash tub. He pulled his weapon out and shot her over the right temple. killing her instantly. He was imne- diateIy arrested and taken tO Hart- fo-d. Later he was brought back here and given s preliminary hear Ina. He Is twenty-four years of sSe and his wife was twenty-six- Mrs Turker was a short time ago sent to jail for drunkenness There she was pronouncp,I insane and sent to the Middlet0vu from which plsce she had just been dis4arzei
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
FATHER GAPON
 DEFENDS HIMSELF
REPLIES TO THE MANY ATTACKS
 MADE ON HIM.
Admits He Galnbled for Small Stakes But Claims He Did Not Receive All the Money Which Witte
 Gave for Labor Purposes.

St Petersburg, March 26-Fathcr Gapon in frank, open letter to-day replies to the attacks on his public and private life, announces that he has instructed his lawyer. NJ. Mar golin, to bring action for defamation of character against his detractors.
 GapOn declares that of the $15000 which Premier Witte gave through former Commerce Minister Timiria- Zeff for the restoration of the Gapon labor organization he only received $3,50O, al of which was used to help the wOrkmen. The remainder was stolen by Mathushensky, the press agent and real director of the Father GapOn movement, who was arrested at Saratoff February 24 and brought to St Petersburg for trial.
 Regarding the charges of gambling at Monte Carlo with mysterious money" Gapon says:
 During the bloody uprising at Moscow I received money for liter ary work and while abroad out of simple curiosity played for small stakes. A review of my connection with the workmen's movement will
 
 the government and labored solely in the interests of the workmen."
 Emperor Nicholas in receiving a deputation of peasants from Kazan province to-day employed a new and stronger tone He said nothing about satisfying their land hunger and he spoke only of the ihviolability of prop erty, informing the peasants that a recurrence of agrarian disorders and the destruction of property would not only be punished in the most Se- were manner but the communities par ticipating in the disorders would be deprived of the assistansce of the peasants banks.
 The papers continue to be filled with rumOrs of Premier Witte's resig- nation which they say has been Of fered to Emperor Nicholas but not acted upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
BAD MAN WITH GUN
SHOT GIRL BECAUSE SHE RE-
 FUSED TO ELOPE.
Man Had Freauently Asked Girl to Marry Him-Shot Her Twice.
 Then Killed Himself.

New York, March 26- Because Louise Franchini, a pretty Italian girl, the daughter of the proprietor of the Tjvoli restaurant in West 3Sth street, refused to elope with him, Victor CllstIni a former waiter in the restaurant, today shot and fatally wounded her and then killed himself.
 Miss Franchini was cashier at the TivOli. Custini had been employed there about month until week ago when Miss Franchini told her father that the waiter was annoying her. Custini, who was q handsome fellow and about 9 years old. had several times begged the girl to elope with him. On the girls com- plaint he was discharged. Last night he saw her on the street and followed her to the door of the restaurant in which she lived and again begged of her to elope with him. The girl again refused. ..5
 "You will regret the way you have treated me-" Custini said to her. "Un- less you marry me I will kill you"
 Early today Custini entered the parlor of the Tivolf and waited there until Miss Franchini came down the stairs As she did so he hastened to the hallway and met her and asked her to marry him. She refused again.
 T cannot live without yOu," de- clared Custini T might as well end it all now"
 At this he drew a revolver and fired at the girl. The first shot miss cd her but the second and third en- tered her right breast and she fell to the floOr
 As the walters and patrons at breakfast rushed out into the hall, Custini placed the revolver to his ear fired. and fell dead beside the girl.
 Miss Franchini was removed to q hospital where it was said that she would probably not recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
NINE PERSONS DEAD.
Train Ran into Washout-Most
 Dead are Workmen.

Casper, Wyoming, March 26.-An accommodation train on the Chicago and Northwestern, railroad ran into washout on the prairie this morning and nine persons are reported killed and thirteen injured. Most of the killed were workmen in a caboose which was in the rear of the train. About the same time the accident occurred the middle span of the big railroad bridge near this city went out as the result of floods and it be- came impossible to send trains to the scene. The superintendent of the railroad and three doctors crossed the river on the wagon bridge, se- cured a hand car and started for the scene of the wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
O'Sullivan to Jury.

New York, March 26.-In charg- ing the grand jury to-day, Justice O'Sullivan of the court of general sessions reiterated his statement to the effect that it was for the jury to determine whether the gift of insur- ance funds to political parties does or does not constitute larceny. He said in part: Tt Is your duty to continue your investigations to the very end. You should refused to per- init the case to be taken from you until fully considered by you and de- mand the evidence of the investiga- ton fearlessly."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
STRUCK BY TROLLEY.
John Costello Thrown From His
 Team to the Street.

About 11:3O this morning a trolley car on North Main stret, not far from North square, struck char coal wagon driven by John Costello and knocked the driver into the street. Costello was picked up and carried into the office of Dr Swensor, where it was found that he was bad- ly shaken up. He had scalp wound which necessitated three stitches, and several bad abrasions on the knee. It seems that the car was coming down the incline near tho Waterbury Manufacturing Co and was going too fast to be stopped be- fore it hit the wagon which was crossing the tracks.
 John Costello is a familiar char acter in the eastern section of the city, where he lives. He has been driving coal cart for Fred J. Woods for several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Session at Algeciras.

Algeciras. March 26-The Monroe can conference held an hours session today trying definitely to adjust the police question. Austria proposed an amendment increasing the inspector generals control of the police and the chief German delegates declared that Germany considered the contrnl of the police to be of supreme i'm portance and intimated that Germany might withdraw if such control is not adopted. The question was finally re- ferred to committee which win meet tonight to discuss the polIce project.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Free Alcohol Bill.

Washington, March 26.-The pure alcohol subcommittee of the house committee on ways and means to-day agreed to report free alcohol bill to the full committee Wednesday next. The feature of the bill Is that 1t takes the internal revenue tax of domestic alcohol for technical uses. including lighting, heating and motor uses. The bill is to go into effect three weeks from the date. of its pass age. It is predicted the bill will be revolution in heating, lighting and furnishing fuel for motors. as alco- hol win be cheaper to burn than ker- osene oil or gasolene and can be made from any vegetable, root or fruit containing starch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Miner scotty Held For shootin.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26.-"Scot- ty," the spectacular Death valley min CT, who is now an actor in rhelo- drama. was arrested and charged with complicity in an assault which resulted in the dangerous shooting of Scot tvs" brother. It is charged that Scot ty" plannedan ambuscade at Wingate pass and that through an accident his brother was shot instead of an eastern mining expert.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
CITY NEWS

Mrs Arthur coons died today at her home. 29 Field street.
 Patrick McMahon of 133 South siree;. employed af the Waterbury Buckle company. was injured this afternoon at about 3 o'clock by being caught in a shafting. He was remov- eti Co his home in an ambulance and k being attended by Dr Dwyer. At press hour it was not known how serious his injuries were.
 The board of public works should turn its attention to the g1tters on City hall building. Whenever 1t rains the water rIlshes down tn torrents all over the entrance to the board of charities. rendering it almost impOs- sibIe to get in there. Some say this is what the authorities want. but it is not likely that this Is so.
 James Sherlock. a well known char acier around the Salvation army bar racks. was found last evening near Randolph & Cloves factory. After t-eing taken to the police station he complained about his lea. Dr Mortar ty uT-on examination found that the lower bones in SherIock's right leg were fractured. He was sent to the Brooksitle home.
 James Cor of East Main street had an exciting experience with his house dog this afternoon The animal show e-i signs of rabies and Mfr Corr. lot caring t0 take any lchancps with it. tried to gst 1t into room The dog went fn without mIsch trouble but af- ter t saw the door eBo>ed # set up series of snaris mingled with berks sni eTies that attracted the attention of the whole Beighborhood Not nav- Enx SHY firearms in the house the ouu<r stepped ont jsto tho highway sD1 caIle-i upon an of5ccr to put the truufle maker out o< busi1eH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
MoeL H.ns,ns Nearly r.t.I.

COUDERSPORT, N. Y., March 28.-- In imitation of the recent hanging of Charles Brewster here two schoolboys hanged Eddie Bentley. their school mate, to the bell rope of schoolhouse in West Branch while playing sher- iff." He was cut down by Miss Grace Reynolds, his teacher, just in time to save his life. He was unconscious. his neck was badly lacerated, and physi- clan said he barely escaped with his life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Archbold Testihes.

New York. March 26.--John D. Archbold, vice-president of the Standard oil Co. testified at the hear ing in the custer proceedings brought against the Standard Oil Co by the state of Missouri. that John D. Rockefeller had no desire to evade any questions. He also said that Mir Rockefeller knew nothing about the matters concerned in this suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Music From the "Rockophone.r

RUMFORD FALLS, Me-, March 26. .-Alonzo R. Gilman of South Berwick has constructed ''rockophone." It is the only ''rockophone" in the world perhaps. Fifty-two rocks, in four oc- taves, are placed in case which re- sembles square plano case. Big rocks and little rocks are combined. The performers on this peculiar instru- ment strike the rocks with lignum vitae mallets. The tone of the ''rocko- phone' is unlike that of any other in strument in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
By Airship to south Pole,

NEW YORK, March 26-'There is little reason to doubt the success of an undertaking to reach the south pole such as I am planning" said Count Henri de la Vaulx, speaking of his hope of crossing the ice cap of the antarctic continent by series of bal loon flights. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Youngest ooveruor.

Herbert J. Hsgerman. a native of Milwaukee. lately inauguratsd gov srnor of New Mexico. vas born in 1s7l and is the youngest governor in the country. Being unmarried and wealthy besides having . pleasing personality. he is looked upon with much favor by society in the territory. He has sl- ready received s number Of rather n1shy letters from yoz1g vozsn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Pastor on Trial For Murder.

NEW ALBANY, Ind, March 26.-In the trial of Rev. U. c. Sutherlin, charg- ed with wife murder, Judge Utz over ruled objections of the defense to ques- tions asked of Adelia Moore. She testi- fled that the defendant was the father of her child. born last December. She testified further that her relations with Sutherlin did not begin until four months after Mrs. Sutherlin's death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Kept One to Swinr,

These apartments are rather small said the man who was looking at the fat.
 There's hardly room enough"
 Yes. there is." interrupted the jam itor. sternly. Johnny. fetch me that stuffed cat"-Louisville Courier-Jour- nal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
BUCKLE TALk.

Just because a thing Is useful Is 10 reason shy it should not be pret- ty- Just because a thing is for orna- uent is 10 reason for not having it yell made. too This applies to buckIes- We has q large zssort- meat of new backles ia the newest patterns in prices well assorted. too. The Lsks q Strob<l Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
To the Pole by Motor.

Dr. Charoot is supported by Sir Clement Markham and Captain Scott in the belief that the South Pole, where the ice is tolerably level and constant-not everchanging, as that in the north-may be reached by a motor sledge of special construction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
spen, Eor,un. In L.r.ui,.

KANSAS CITY, March 2s-Gregory D. Mclean. farmer. testified in the circuit court that in the last four years he hsd spent S22,oO0. every cent of his fortune. trying to recover s1s0. the value of six steers He was seeking permission to continue the suit as pauper. Judge McCuns denied his pe- tiffon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Peabody to Resign.

NEW YORK, March 28.-It was de- clared that Charles H. Peabody, who succeeded Richard A. McCurdy as president of the Mutual Life Insurance company, has privately announced his intention to retire from the presidency within the next two months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Easter,ide May Bring Ma..acres.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 26.-"Re- ports of attempts to inspire massacres of the Jews during Eastertide (begin- ming April P in Russia) unfortunately are true,' said high parsonage whose name and position cannot be indicated. but whose competency to speak on the situation can be vouched for. Recent developments have prejudiced their po- sition in Russia"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Inhn smith Hust

Judge Charles Mayer has rendered to the state of Virginia a bronze bust ot John Smith. sometime governor of Virginia and admiral of New England. = The bust vas modelled by Gen. Baden Powell Of the British army. . Iins.I se- scendant of John Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Two killed Near Allentown.

ALLENTOWN, Pa., March 26.-John Kobser and Andrew Fully, employees of the Thomas Iron works, were struck and killed by train on the Lehigh Valley railroad. The men were on their way to work and stepped out of the way of train directly in front of m express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
A Battle at KebdaIa, Morocco,

bettle at heDdaIa, Morocco.
 PORT SAID. Morocco, March 26. - There is battle progressing in the vicinity of Kebdala. The pretender's infantry and artillery are firing briskly on the sultan's cavalry, which is oper- ating with difficulty in the broken country along the banks of the Muluya river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Wesley Chick Got Life s.ntenc.

"ehIey OhIcK UOt Life Behtence.
 SOUTH PARIS, Me, March 26.- Wesley Chick, who was found guilty of murdering his great-uncle. David ysrney, was sentenced to life impris- onment in the state prison by Justice A. M. Spear of the supreme court. The motive of the murder was robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Autos in Paris

Paris automobile owners must make two declarations at the prefecture of police. one as to the type of vehicle and power of the motor. and the other for obtaining permission to drive after examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Attorney General Gu.ter Dead.

COLUMBIA, s. C., March 26.-U. x. Gunter, IT., attorney general of South Carolina. is dead at his fathers home fin Batesburg after an illness extending over nearly a year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
n,-usyor A.hbrsd.e Dead.

PHILADELPHIA. March 2s.-For- mer Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge died st bis home in this city from compli- cation of diseases. He was ffty-seven years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
rIxht Fire In Pyjama..

NEWPORT, K. I-.,March 26-A mys- terious fire in the marine barracks at the navel training station was ertin- ruished by marines wearing only their night clothes. The loss Is $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Old Soldier Dead.

Noroton. Conn. March 2s.-An- drea Schwenk. a veteran of Co IT. Sixth Connecticut Volunteer iIfan- try. died yesterday at Fitch's Home for Soldiers The remains were sent to-day to Ansonia for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Acreage of Big Cities.

The acreage of the large cities in the United States is as follows: New York. 2o9.21s; Chicago. 122.oos; Phila- delphia, s2.933: Boston, 27.251: St. Louis, ss,377; Cleveland, 22.42,. and Cincinnati 26,SSQ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
r.,., Accident at Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY. x. T.. March 28.- At least two and probably more work men were killed and many injured here by the collapse of steel and concrete structure leading from the Hotel Den his to the board walk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
s,,,I,ux Min.r., pemop.,r.,Iop.

LENS. France. March 26.-The min CTS congress has decided upon a re1r. endum March 2s on the question of the acceptance or rejection of the terms offered the striking miners by the oper- ators. An enormous demonstration fol. lowed the announcement of the refer endum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Governor Pattison,s Condition.

Governor Pattison's Condition.
 COLUMBUS, O., March 26.-Govern- or Pattison had comfortable night, according to bulletin, and favorable progress still continues" The mem- bers of the family feel encouraged, but to the public the physicians do not hold out any hope of recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
Aeeu,ea of Rosbi.s PubIisher..

NEW YORK. March 2e.-Doc Lang Iey's former associate. Edward Egken- berger. is under arrest here charged with being connected with thefts of books from publishers amounting to s5O.coo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
J.sse Truly to Run For Governor.

JACKSON. Miss. March 26.-Justice Jsnries Truly of the state supreme court has formally announced his can. dIdacy for the office of governor of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-26
shot Wife. servant and Him.eIf.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. March 26.-H. K. Garraway. a farmer living four miles west of this city. killed his wife. shot Elizabeth Schmala. servant girl, through the arm and then committed suicide.