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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
VALUABLE CARGO
Hulk of Schooner Abandoned Years Ago DiscIoses valu-
 able Salvage 10 Diver
WORTH HUNDREDS

Kittery, Me, Jan S.-In the hulk of the schooner George Savage. which sunk to the bottom of the Piscata- qua river eighteen years ago diver has discovered cargo more valuable than that carried by the vessel when she WAS wrecked. The Savage was sailing up the river laden with saw dust July 2S, 1889, when she broke her bac. upon Il ledge Tide and wind swept the vessel into deep wa ter where she sank after her cargo had become watersOaked. Efforts to raise the vessel were unayailing and after her spars had been removed sic lat at the bottom Of the river forgot ten by most If the mariners who en- tered the port.
 Recently a diver who was exam ing the bottom of the river stumbled upon the old hulk and upon investiga- tiOn found imbedded in tho old ribs number of large anchors valued tt hundreds of dollars. Several of the larger vessels which enter the river had fouled their anchors in the old wreck and lost them. The Savage at present lies about 600 feet southeast of Fort Point, in ten fathoms of wa ter. Although the old hulk is now considered valuable, TO attempt mas been made to salvage 1t on account of the strength with which the tide runs at this point, and on account of the depth of the water. The Savage was of III tons Lurslcn,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
GOING DEEPER
Interstate Commerce Commis- sion Resumed Investigation
 of Hartman Case To-Day
PREVENT COMPETITION

Chicago, Jan 8.-The interstate commerce commission in Chicago to- day will resume its investigation of the Hartman railroad combination. The fact that subpoenas have been served upon a number of traffic man. agers indicates that to-day's testi- mony, and probably to-morrow's will relate to the effects on competition wrought by the consolidation, E. H. Hartman has brought about. It has be3l alleged that they have tended to stife real competition throughout q large part of the west and southwest. The commission and it's counsel in- tend to try to find out if this is true.
 The inquiry in New York develop ed the fact that the Union Pacific owns about $1O,0OO,000 worth of stock in the Santa Fe. and it is gen. orally understood that the Standarl Oil interests, whose money MT Harri- man is supposed to be using exten- sively, owns another big block of Atchison.
 The commission has summoned E. F. Ripley, president of the Atchison, Topeka X Santa Fe railroads as wit ness, it's object being, doubtless, to find out what influence the relations between the Harriman-Standard Oil interests and the Santa Fe exert in preventing active competition be- tween that line and the Southern Pa cific and Union Pacific.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
FAMOUS MEN DIED OF ANGER.
Severe Penalty for Losing Control Q,
 Ones Emotions.

The emperor valentinian, while ad. dressing a deputation of backsliding Germans, allowed his angry emotions to get the upper hand of his common sense and fell dead ere he had fin- ished speaking. The celebrated Eng fish surgeon. John Hunter. indulged in angry dispute with one of his col leagues at St. Georges hospital and dropped dead at the feet of him who had been the cause of the resentful and bitter remarks. The Russian sur seon. Baddawoski. being angered at the awkwardness of an assistant dur ing a surgical operation. gave free vent to a fit of anger and expired without moments warning.
 The milk as we'll as the flesh of ani- mals that have died while in a rage has been found. upon analysis. to con tain elements of poison. and. many an innocent babe has been made dan gerously i'll by nursing at the mothers breast immediately after that anger. Neither the chemist nor bacteriologist has yet been able to demonstrate the particular poison or germ that ren. ders the milk toxic under the cond!- tions. but that poison. and a very active and energetic one. exists Is un. questionable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08

sified callings, all banded together under the protecting aegis of the Connecticut Federation of Labor. The obstacle which confronted our foun- ders have disappeared. We can stand forth in the open day and defend our principles. also the philosophy upon which they are based. The blacklist has lost it's terrors- because the best men in all the trades are members of our organization We occupy at this time the highest point we ever have in public esteem. Where a few years ago we eausd far. to-day we inspire respect Our duty here is ap- parent We must 90 legislate that We shall attract rather than repel those outside of our ranks. We must % legisIate that the next convention may note the progress of the year.
 In closing desire to acknowledge the debt of gratitude I ove to the members of the executive committee for their uniform kindness. advice and cooperation. also to the of1cers and members of the various locals II visited-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Miraculous Escape of New York Fireman Buried For Thirty
 Hours in Burning Ruins
FELL FOUR STORIES
With Minor Injuries and He Tells of His Terrible Experience 1.-Two Companions Who Went
 Down With Him Are Dead.

New York, Jan S.--John J. c. Seu- fert, the fireman who was rescued from a burned paper warehouse in Roosevelt street at 1:45 a. m. to-day, where he had been imprisoned in the debris for nearly thirty hours, is at the Hudson street hospital to-day. He is much weakened after his terri ble ordeal, but is not otherwise seri- ously injured. Two comrades went down with Seufert when the ruins collapsed Sunday night. The body of one, Thomas Lennon, has been re- covered. The other man, Daniel Campbell. was still in the ruins early to-day. There is but little hope that he escaped death, as did Seufert, but the rescuers are working with re- newed vigor to reach his body on the slim chance that he may be alive
 Seufert to-day was able to give a brief account of his experience. He said:
 T was on the fourth floor at the time taking line of hose out. There came an awful crash, and it was fol- lowed by three others. It was the roof falling in and carrying the floors to the basement. I felt the floor sink. I jumped between two big bales and I fell to the bottom be- tween them. I retained my senses all the time. The bales saved me. Thav v,oda o c,cbiop fnr mo Tho timbers formed above me and penned me in so I could not move. One sensation was that I thought I had been struck by lightning. The water poured in on me, but I was glad of that, because I knew l could not be burned to death.
 ''I shouted all the time. I could hear people talking, but they could not hear me. I got the idea after a while that they knew that was there and did not want to rescue me. kept on shouting. and it seemed an awful long time before any one an- swered. pounded on the beam near me and I finally heard voice calling to me. Then I knew I was safe"
 Seufert's young wife, who had haunted the ruins from midnight Sunday. few hours after her hus- band was believed to have met death, is overjoyed at Seufert's marvellous escape. She insisted on going to the hospital with him and says she will reamin near him until he is able to go home.
 Except for a few bruises Seufert was not hurt and as soon as he re- covers from the nervous shock of his ordeal he will be able to leave the hospital where he now is.
 The search for Campbell was kept up all last night and to-day. without success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
Dr Johnson of New York, Just Moved
 to Portland, Assassinated.

Portland, Ore, Jan S.-The mur- der in this city last night of Philip Edwards Johnson, a physician re- gently arrived from New York, is one of the most mysterious tragedies ever enacted in the northwest.
 Dr Johnson came here with his newly welded wife two months ago to establish his home here and to practice his profession. The couple bought site for beautiful home in a fashionable section. Mrs Johnson before her marriage last fall was a Mrs Scarborough. She is daughter of former Governor Hoadley of Ohio. Dr Johnson Is son of Episcopal Archdeacon Johnson of Staten Island and graduate of Columbia universi- ty. Shortly after dining with his wife last night Dr Johnson announced his intention of visiting Dr Panton. one of the examining board by which he was to have been ex- amined for admission to practice in this state. His wife, who feared highwaymen. protested. On his way Dr Johnson called upon his cousin, w. c. Alvord. assistant cashier in local bank. What happened at AL words house has not been learned. Alvord refusing to make any state- ment for publication. and if he has told the police anything that tram spired the department is keeping it secret. Alvord's parents. however, told the police that after leaving their home Dr Johnson walked toward the Ford street bridge. two blocks distant to get to Dr ,Panson's home. A short time afterward a ear conductor found Johnson's mangled body lying in Jeff ferson street. IF feet below the bridge. Johnson's. pockets had been turned inside out and his watch re- moved. His empty pOcketbook and keys were found on the bridge above. There were no evidence of struggle.
 Cards on the doctors body were the means of Identification.
 Alvord when first approached by reporters was apparently eager to talk, but excused himself moment and went to Mrs Johnson's room. Returning he said Mrs Johpson was prostrated and all further efforts to get him to make a statement were unavail,ng. The police met with no better result. Alvord later visited po- lice headquarters and asked for some articles found on Johnson's body. but was refused. The coroner, however, turned over to Alvord several arti- cles.
 Police Captain Bruin inclines to the murder theory and yet. accord ing to his statements to reporters. he does not believe Johnson was robbed, but insinuates his belief of murder with some motive more sinister than robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Surprised Two Burglars in the Factory and One of Them
 Shot Him Down
BURGLARS ESCAPED
Dye Works Had Been Entered Once Before Inside of a Week--.Dead Man Had Been Night Watch
 man For Many Years.

Providence, R. l.. Jan 8.-Samuel Slater. for seventeen years night watchman at the Glenlyon Dye works of the Saylesville bleachery, was shot and killed early to-day by one of two robbers whom he surprised in the finishing room of the establishment. Slater was making his rounds of the works to see that everything was in order and entered the finishing room. when to his great surprise he saw two strangers proving among some of the goods. He at once demanded their business, but receiving no sat- isfactory reply, ordered them to ac- company him to another part of the building where two more employees of the company were stationed. For answer one of the burglars drew revolver and fired, the bullet strik- ing Slater in the stomach. As he collapsed on the floor the two men dashed by him and made their way outside the building.
 In the meantime the gatekeeper who had heard the sound of the pistol shot and suspected something was wrong hurriedly called William Colburn, an employe, from another part of the works and the two rushed towards the finishing room. They found the watchman lying on the floor barely conscious and bleeding great deal. He had just strength enough to gasp that he had been shot by two burglars before he swooned away. One of his comrades ran to the telephone to summon physician. but before the doctor arrived Slater had died. within twenty minutes af- ter being wounded.
 The police officers of Saylesville, in which the day works are located, were at once notified of the crime and in a short time the police of Providence and surrounding cities and towns were asked to look out for two suspicious looking men. Slater was too weak to give any description of the culprits.
 To-day was the second time within week that the dye works have been entered by burglars.
 Slater was 50 years old and leaves . widow and two daughters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Gathering of Inc Members Of lhe Next House of Represents
 lives and Senate
COMMITTEES NAMED
Senator Chase of This City Gets | Craftsmanship of One and Be. comes a Member of Another
 Important Committee.

Hartford, Jan S.-Members of tho new general assembly and the rank and file of the politicians are assem- bling in Hartford to-day to be on the ground for the caucus of the mem bers-elect for both branches of the house tonight. The hotels are fill. ing up rapidly and number of con. Ierences were held. The democratic members-elect held a conferences at Heublein's during the afternoon for the purpose of discussing in a pre- llmlnary way plans to be followed to secure unity of action on measures which may come up for consideration IT such matters should be decided necessary. The most activity was displayed over the committee ap- pointments. In both branches of the house the committees will be selected by the republicans by virtue of having majority, and the democrats will get just what the republicans sec fit to give them.
 The matter of selecting senate co =. mittee membership has caused much anxiety among the republicans, and only few of them can be definitely forecast. The committees which have been definitely settled upon are as follows: Education, Luther of Hart, ford, chairman, Potter of Woodstock: humane institutions, Shepherd of East Haddam. chairman, Hoffman of Danbury; public heath and safety, Middleton of East Windsor, chair man; excise, Hodgkinson of Walling- ford. chairman: railroads, Thompson of Orange, chairman. Barnes of New Milford; military, Blakesley of New Haven, chairman: finance, Brooks of Torrington. chairman; banks, Chase of Waterbury. chairman; Judiciary. probably Walsh of Greenwich. chair man.. Waller of New London; roads and bridges, probably Buell. of Col-s chester, chairman: Interpretations, Grant of Windsor, chairman, Chase of Waterbury; cities and boroughs, Brown of Bridgeport, chairman. Gates of Willimantic. No place has been given to Hall of Bristol.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
BATTLE FOR HEARST.
Attorney General Now After the Bal.
 lot Boxes.

New York. Jan Swallowing closely upon his action of yesterday in serving upon Mayor Mcclellan papers in a suit to oust the mayor from office, Attorney General Jackson to-day began steps to obtain possess sion of the boxes containing the bal lots cast in the municipal election in November. 1905. Armed with court orders representatives of the attor- ney generals office early to-day wis., ited the various places where the bal lot boxes are stored and demanded that they be permitted to afIx new labels to each individual box.
 The first place visited by the at- torney generals men was the Staten Island Savings bank. at Stapleton, where the Staten Island ballots are stored. The call was made long be- fore daylight and the men were re- fused admittance to the building by the watchman. From the bank the men went to the home of President Herman Hagadorn, three miles away, routed him out of bed. served the court order upon and directed him to comply with the order and open the bank vaults.
 Hagadorn protested on the ground that there was no certainty that the court order was authentic. Why" said he. "I don't know but what you men are bank burglars" He con- sented. however. to accompany them to the police station. where it was decided to send for Robert Ross. chief clerk of the election bureau of Rich- mond- Ross was obliged to walk several miles from his home to the police station. and when he arrived he told the bank president that there was nothing to do but recognize the court order. Then the whole party. accompanied by several policemen. went 10 the bank, the vault was opened and the new labels were af- fixed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Want Higher Wages.

Chicago, Jan S.-It was an- nounced at the convention of the As sociated Union of Steam Shovel and Dredge Men. held here yesterday. that committee had been appointed to confer with President Roosevelt regarding higher wages for engineers and dredgemen on the Panama canal Resolutions also were adopted to de- mand a minimum wage rate of s150 a month for engineers and s1o0 a month for crane men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Banker Had Close Call.

Billings. Mont. Jan s.-It was learned here last night that W. Dean Hays of Meetetse. wyo. banker and eolitician. was moi injured several 3ays ago. when L Simpson. an attor- hey of the same place. fired two shots at him Roth bullets went uile of their mark snd only splinter struck Hays a giancing blow on the fore head Simpson was arrested but was released upsn filing a S1.OcO bond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Some Gems From Our Clearance Sale.

1 Beautiful Chartered Oak BufIee. value s75.00. special $45.00.
 Beautiful Chartered Oak BufIst value $6000.. special $450O.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Buffet, value s2sO0. special $21.O0.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Chlna Closet, value s27.oo. special 5000.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Side board. value s57.oo, special $42.c5.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Buffet value 5000. special $37.50.
 I Beautiful Chartered Oak China Closet, value s320o. special s24O0.
 1 Crystal Cabinet. all glass. valus si0co. special 5000.
 1 Chartered Oak Extension TcbIa. value s2500. special s1s.75.
 1 Lot S.75 Box Seat Dining Chairs at g per cent discount.
 RED TAGS mark the CIearsncs Sale prices. They are scattered throughout the entire store. Furni- ture suitable for every room in the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Held Under Hearr Rail.

South Norwalk. Jan s.-Edmund wazienkosky or Kufowski the nine teen year old bakers helper. who is held on q charge of burglary and as- sault with intent to commit murder. was remanded this morning until Saturday morning. under bail of $3.- JC0 by Judge Edward N. lockwood. in the Norwalk police court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
BEDS OF oUAHoGs.
Fishermen Reaping a Harvest on
 This Shell Fish.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan 8.-An important find of new and extensive beds of quahogs has just been made between Beacon and Black Rock, off this port. The discovery is great boon to many fishermen of this vi- cinity, who for some time have been by law from dredging old beds in this vicinity. The new beds lie in forty feet of water and the shell fish are reported in greater numbers than in the old beds in their best days. Many of the fishermen get over five bushels of quahogs day, getting $1.50 a bushel for the large and $3.50 bushel for the little necked shell fish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Busy Meanwhile.

Lost your temper, eh?" said the father. sternly. Didn't I tell you if any of the other boys ever said any. thing to make you angry, you should count 50 before you replied?"
 Yes. sir" replied the husky boy. But I didn't get time to count 50. Before I counted 20 the other feller yelled Enough. "-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Takes God on Coins.

Paris, Jan S.-Finance Minister Caillaux has directed the authorities of the mint to substitute on all coins the words Liberty. Equality and Fraternity" for the old device of God Protect q rance," in accordance with recent legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
King Peter VIII st,et.

Belgrade. Servia. Jan s.-King Peter. to-day. authorized a specific denial of the rumors to the effect that it Is his intention to abdicate or per mznentIy leave Servia with his fam fly. in consideration of financial com pensztfon-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

rn--cast e. tsss rs.i. Snow or rain in ne-.h I.r---g1 aud rain in soufh pcrtisfL Wednesday snow or rsin fn north fair in south portion and cpiier. Ez'st ezs-eriy to soufhsr- H viDds beconinx westerly by Wed oeuany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08
Practical.

What did she say when she heard he was dead in love with her?".
 "She wanted to know If he carried any life insurance"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-08

The Evening Democrat 10 the peoples paper The prics is sc c copy. 12c . veek. 43e . moath. oS . vuaf. by mafl os earrIuf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-11
NO RED FLAGS.
InfiammabIe Banners VIII Not Be Al
lowed in Chicago Parade.

Chicago. May 1.-THE police de-
partment has determined that the pro-
posed demonstration in behalf of Moy-
er and Haywood which the Socialists
and labor unions of a socIaIistic lean
ing are getting up for May 19 shall be
peaceful affair
When a committee representing the
Cook county Moyer-Haywood confer
ence called on Chief Shippy it was not
given permit for the parade off,
hand. The chief told the committee
that he would take the request under
adviSement.
Later Chief Shippy intimated that a
permit for the parade probably will
be issued, but declared he would not
allow gatherings in the downtown
streets.
While Chief Shippy would not con-
firm the report. it was said that a
promise will be exacted from the
er-Haywood people that no red
banners or red flags be carried in the
parade The police also will insist on
excluding banners inscribed with
phrases OF an infammabIe character.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-11
new CRATERS OPEN.
Aetna and Stromboi Are Increasing
Their Activity.

Messinas Sicily. May 11.-New era
tiers have opened in Mounts Aetna and
Stromboii, whose eruption are in
creasing. The observatories of Mes
stna and Catania continue to register
earth shocks but they are very light
The alarm OF the population of this
lSland IS growing, especially among
the inha bitants of the villages in the
luxuriant zone around Mount Aetna
although the director of the Catania
observatory. which is not far from the
volcano. has assured the people that
they are in no danger.
portion of the main crater of
Stromboli has fallen in. causing a more
active eruption. It seems to have af-
fected the sea which is most agitated
near the island Scientists have ex-
pressed the opinion that possibly a
submarine crater may have opened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-11
BURNS AND soUIREs NEXT.
A FOrty-f1ve Round Battle at CoIma
Between the Two May so.

Los Angeles. Nay 11.-BiH Seuires
OF Australia and Tommy Burns have
been matched to box at Colma for the
worlds championship on May 30
James W. Cofroth. the San Francisco
promoter, arranged the event at a con-
ference with the parties interested at a
local sporting resort. Squires' inter-
estS were looked after by his manager,
Barney Reynolds The bout is sched-
uled to go forty-ive rounds
The men agreed that there should
be a side bet OF $4,000 apart from the
other emoluments. and there was no
hitch until IT came to the selection of
a referee Burns wanted George Sfler
of Chicago or nobody, and Reynolds
objected on the score that SiIer was
too old a man TO handle a couple of
young huskies like Burns and Squires
Burns suggested Jim Jeffries as a COM
promise, and Reynolds promptly said:
Wen accept him" Jenries, on being
located. agreed to act and the rest of
the matchmaking was easy sailing. On
account OF the car strike at present
prevailing in San Francisco. Coffroth
demanded the privilege of postponing
the event to July 4 if necessary. Rey-
nolds only agreed to this Professionally
saying that he would have to confer
with SQuireS on the matter.