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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
AQUILANO STILL HELD
No Light on Murder Yet-Man
 Maintains He is Innocent.

The police have been ordered to hold Lorenzo Aquilano, accused of murdering Rocco Elamo, until Mon day, by which time 1t is expected the finding of Coroner Ell Mix will have been given out. Though the prosecut- Ing attorney may, if he thinks the evi- dence warrants 1t, hold the prisoner even though the coroner is not im- pressed with | the evidence, it Is doubtful if he will, If the coroner should make finding favorable to the accused.
 Aquilano is taking his confinement to heart and the greater part of to- day he spent in weeping, praying and bemoaning his fate. He maintains that he is innocent and declares the police cannot get anyone to identify him, but some "old bum."
 The friends of the accused man de- clare that the Italians placed in the station with him on Wednesday even ing for the purpose of bleeding him area couple of men who are afraid of the police, as they have been suspected of keeping houses of i'll fame. Consequently they think they made up the statement that Aquilano said The" would hang if he told the truth"
 The detectives are still working hard as they would feel surer of their case, if a little more evidence could be secured.
 Yesterday Attorney Frank Guil- foile, counsel for the accused. who says that Aquilano will have no trou- ble in clearing himself, visited the scene of the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11

It Is now being filled in with loam and the flowers will be set out in few days. Many say a weeping will low would be the proper kind of plant to step into the shoes of the band stand, but it is evident that the park commissioners don't think so. old timers who claim to know thing or two about public sentiment in Waterbury predict that some fu- ture administration will put another band stand in the green and that in time the enchanting melody of the band will reyerberate through the elms and make folks dance in Ex- change place as of yore. Whether this will come to pass or not Is a question one would not care to wager much on. one way or the other, but 1t is certain that concert Saturday night and other evenings when the stores are open and the center crowded would be very much appre- ciated. and If public sentiment runs that way these things will come.
 sss
 Samuel Applebaum has started out to collect certain money which he claims to have lost in gambling. His mother is the instrument by which he has invoked the law to get him back his money, s400. and the par ties who won it from him are, ac- cording to statements in the com plaint in the case. a Bank street den- list. and a tailor also dcing business on Bank street. Poker was the al- turing avenue through which Apple baum claims to have lost his money. and he asserts in his case that the s4OO vent In small sums and at vari- ous times during last winter. Apple baum is a minor. hence his mothers presence In the suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
MAHANEY HELD UP
Footpads Tried 10 Relieve Him
 oi Wallet in Ansonia.

William H. Mahaney, son of Dan iel J. Mahaney of Bank street, while walking along Bridge street in An sonia last evening, was attacked by four men who held him up for the purpose of relieving him of the couple of hundred dollars which he had with him. But they knew not what they were up against for they failed to get the better of Bill" who laid out one of the quartet, giving him such beating that he will re- member 1t for some time. John OCon- nor was the name of Mahaney's vic- tim and in court this morning he was fined $5 and costs and given 30 days in jail. The other participants in the fight got away and were not cap tured.
 Mahaney, who is a powerfully built young man, and can fight like Q veteran when occasion demands, goes to Ansonia monthly to collect the rent of his fathers property. He had collected part of the money last night and was on his way to another tenant when the four men approached him. It was about 7;30 o'clock in the evening and Mahaney wanted to have his bushes transacted in time to catch the next train to Waterbury. It was while he was passing the Dead House" that one of the group asked him for dime. Mahaney re- piled that he had no time to stop and was about to walk away when O'Con- nor grabbed him by the coat. As he did so Mahaney let fly his right hand and it connected with O'Connor's jaw. But O'Connor's pals soon made their appearance and Bill" was struck by some one behind him over the head with what he thinks was piece of lead pipe. It smashed Mahaney's hat and partly dazed him. Another of the party now pitched into Mahaney but he swung his fists with such swiftness and accuracy that the assaulters, who were under the influence of the bottle. were no match for him and all took to their heels but O'Connor whom Bill" held on to until an officer was summoned. O'Connor was sight and had to be carried into a nearby saloon to be treated before he was taken to the station. Though Mahaney had big lump on his head and his clothes were ruined because they were covered with blood and dirt. nevertheless he com pleted his business before he returned home. He had more money than he generally carries but did not lose cent of it. This morning he went to Ansonia to testify against O'Connor. The attorney for the accused stated that it looked as if there had been as- saulting, Mahaney was the fellow who did 1t, as O'Connor's face seemed as though some one had used 1t for a battering ram.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
CITY NEWS.

The tennis court at Norwood was opened to-day,
 American Band promenade at City hall this evening.
 The half holiday on Saturday for the summer has started at the city clerks office.
 Medical Examiner Crane said this afternoon there were no new deveI- opments in the case of Michael Mur- phy, who was killed by being struck by an engine near waterville last evening.
 The adjourned hearing on the es- tate of the late James Porter, who lived at the junction of East Main stret and the Southmayd road. was taken up in the probate court to-day before Judge R. A. Lowe. The es- tate is estimated to be worth about s45.000- Mr Porter left five chill dren. J. Ward Porter. the Misses Fannie A. and Mary Porter. and Mrs Elliott and Mrs Hfne. To each he left one-ffth of his estate. The Misses Fannie and Mary always lived with their brother and some time be- fore his death he deeded to each of them a house situated in the eastern part of the city. The hearing vas not finished to-day and pilI be re- saued next Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
For Public safety on Railroads.

NEW YORK, May 11.--An important step has been taken by manufacturers of steel rails and the railway com panies which make much extensive use of this commodity to bring about an Improvement in the steel rail product by naming committee of experts to probe the bad rails, thus giving better security to the public against acci- dents and providing a higher grade ar- ticle for the railroads. This movement results from recent criticisms made by railroad experts concerning the life and general durability of steel, rails. Judge Ebert H. Gary of New York, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, heads the movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
Cruelty of G;untemaIan..

PUERTO CORTEZ, Honduras, May 11.--It is reported here that Guate- malan soldiers are committing un- speakable outrages. Women and chill dren even are not being spared. Abitz Crecare, one of President Cabrera's political opponents, was tied to stake in the middle of hill of poisonous ants. His clothing was stripped from his body, and the soldiers danced around his writhing form as the in sects stung him to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
now In neechsr,. old chureh.

NEW YORK, May 11.-A plan of the board of trustees of historic Plymouth church, Brooklyn, to rent the building to Christian Scientists for lecture on next Thursday night has caused much excitement among the members of the church. When the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hills learned of the plan he was highly indignant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
Man Disappeared.

Westport. May 11.--Albert Yale. aged about 55, disappeared from this place yesterday. and his whereabouts are not known. It is thought he may have fallen into the river as he was last seen on the railroad bridge at Saugatuck. No relatives live here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
Long swim win pro,,nIne NJ,

SAN FRANCISCO. May 11.-J. w. Wallace, a. printer. was saved from be- ing drowned in the bay during the night through the remarkable endur- ance of William B. Kennedy, who con- veyed his limp form a mile and half through the water to land when Wal. lace's boat upset.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
Fall Cause. Los. of Sight.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., May H. Arthur Michaels, hotel clerk. slipped on piece of chewing gum while roller skating on one of the piers here and was thrown violently, his head striking a post. When picked up Michaefs was unconscious. and when he recovered his senses be was totally blind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11

A few weeks more and a large foral bed Will adorn the spok where the band stand stood in the green
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-11

Gone. gone. gone. and there Is nUth- ing but a patch of dirt tc mark ;he former resting place of the bandstaHd. over which so many have been griey ing the past week. There were many citizens of the town who did not seem to be interested in the discussion anent the moving of the stand. hut when they saw 1t down and then cart ed away. they recalled the pieaslnt hours spent listening to concerts on the green during the summer. Some of the fair sex. who were wont tO use West Main street as a promenade on concert nights were discussing the ad- visibility of circulating petitions to have the stand left where It vas. but they lost heart. Though c0ncerts will be giren in Hamilton park stin the public win never be satisfied unIess a temporary stand Is erected on the green occasionally, 90 the band can play as Of old
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
.PAULA'S DREAM
ENDS IN LAUNDRY
WOuTd-be Child Actress Given
Employment at the Clay
ton House

With his usual generosity and desire
to help those who are less fortunate
than himself. Harry Bothamn, proprie-
tor of the Clayton House has provided
a home for aPsila Berndt, the 14-year-
old girl who sought fame and for'une
before the footlights. but who, Betore
she was launched upon her professional
career. was taken in charge by the law.
Paula was given I'm charge, of Frank
Stout of the s. p. c.. c., by the Munich
pal Court and arrangements were be-
ing made to place her i'm the Girls In
dustrial School when Mr.. Bothman Of
fored to take her and provide her with
a home.
Consultation with Mr.. Stout and
Deputy Municipal Judge Harry p. JOS
lyn resulted in aPula being placed in
Mr. Bothman's care, and she has been
given a place in the laundry depart
ment Of the hotel. "The child is a good
girl. Of that 1 am convinced" said Mr..
Bothman day. land all she needs is
a good home. She wanted TO come
here to work, so I arranged it with the
authorities that she should do So"
So little aPula Berndt wandered into
the Clayton House late on Wednesday
night. bent upon beginning a stage ca
reer. has become an attache Of the
hotel and has been saved. temporarily
at feast. from a life which she knew
of only i'm her dreams.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
COURT RECEIVES REPORT

Members OF Levy Court this morning
heard reports upon the collections of
several tax collectors including those
OF Walter Tanning of Chnstiana hum
dred. and Lindsay WILSON. Of White
Clay Creek.
For the years 1904 Mr.. Fanning's
books show a balance Of S13 TO be corr
rect for county and poor tax after ere
rors are allowed. A number OF cor
roctions were made I'm the books Of Mr.
Wilson. Tho court viii sit this after
noon 10 so over the accounts OF David
Applcby. former collector of White
Clay Creek The bonds of Constablos
Nicholson. OF New Castle hundred, and
Price, OF Christiana hundred. were Of
fered and accepted.
James Logue and W. A. Scott, Levy
Court commissioners, and Francis A.
Price. highway commissioners who
were appointed by Governor Lea as
delegates to the American Roadmal1ers'
Association, left for Pittsburg this
morning, where the convention meets
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
BARR HAS SO FAR
FAILED TO BOND

There is probability that Den-
wares building at the jamestown Ex-
position may cost $1,000 more than was
expected. owing TO One fact that John
Barr. OF Georgetown. ihe lowest bid
der has failed SO far To- bond in the
sum of $4,000 and may rot Doe able 10
get any one to become his security
William Druper Briucke the archi-
tect who drew plans Cor the building.
upon which bids were asked and re-
ceived states To-day that he has roe
ceived a telegram from Leon w. Craw-
ford one OF his draushtamen who 's
now in jamestown. saying that ne VIII
be in Wilmington this evening and exc
palm the situation. Mr. Barrs bid
was $4,000 the next lowest bidder be-
ing "a Laurel man, whose bid was
$1,000
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
100 VOICES IN
FUNERAL MASS
LuneFaI Of |. B. Preston al
St. PauI'S Church a Touch
ing Scene

ST. Paurs Roman Catholic Church
was crowded 90 the doors this morning
by friends who had gathered there 10
nay their last marks Of respect TO Louis
B. Preston, the w,ll-known choir 5cad-
cr whose funeral took place from the
church.
The body lay in state at Mr.. Pros-
toms house No. soS Rodney street. until
Q o'clock, when the funeral cortege pro-
ooeded TO the church.
Solemn requiem high mass was Of
fered by the Rev William Temple ID.
=. The Rev william j. Bermingham
was deacon of the mass All the Rev.
Edward Higgins. subdeacon Father
McSweenoy was master of ceremonies.
In the sanctuary were the re. Rev.
John J. Monaghan, bishop of the VIII
mington diocese, the Rev Frederick ".
Campbell. the Rev. John Connolly and
The Rcv. Thomas Waldron.
Father Temple preached the sermon.
He eulogizcd the deceased. referred 60
ANA" NANNf HNlI NNNN NN NNAH HANNN NNltNNNNN
goodness. interest in the welfare of
others and his faith. lt was a touch
Ing tribute. and there were few dry
eyes In the church az tho conclusion
The music at the mass was rendered
by choir of nearly one hundred voices
under the leadership OF James r.. Cam
non. Il was the finest music ever heard
In ST. paul's Church. Tho Delaware
saengerhund, under the leadership OF
Professor Hartmann, sang two selec.
tions. Tho soloist at the mass wer,
Peter j. woods. of ST. Charles Church
! Philadelphia; Professor Hartmann
Elizabeth Schwah. Cora Tnggart ans
Mrs. Joseph lcoatherston.
Tho pall-hoarers were Andrew Ca
hin, James Gillespie, John cnaly Mich
lael Kekey, John Malpney Michae
Roach. r. j. Ginder, John b. Kruger
Tho floral offerings were numerous am,
! handsome. Intermcnt was made IN thi
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
HALF BROTHER
MAY EXPLAIN

In the office OF George A. Elliott this
evening there viii be a meeting OF the
bondsmen of Horace C.. Rcttew. former
receiver of taxes of New Castle county.
and Il IS expected that James r. Nenncy.
of Philadelphia, half brother of MIR.
Rettew will be present and mako some
explanation regarding the former officials
accounts
One of Mr.. Rottew's bondsmen has been
in communication with ATr. Ncnnoy for
several Gays and states that he appears
10 be well conversant with his affairs.
Just what action viii be taken by the
bondsmen Tonight is not made known
but the question of their liability viii Doe
discussed Owing 10 the fact that Dc is
claimed by some that his bond was not
actually renewed after Mr. Rettew bee
came collector of delinquent taxes undcr
a special legislative act crcating that of
fee
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
PASTOR JEFFERSON ILL

The Rev. c. L. jefferson, pastor of
Gilbert Presbyterian Church. was
stricken with supposed ap%endlcitis
last night, and continues seriously in
to-day at his home. No. 1920 Walnut
street. DR.. Elbert is in attendance.
Because Of previous illness Mr.. JEFF
ferson was unable to fill his pulpit
yesterday but took part in the services
of the day. Upon his return home from
church in the evening he was taken
violently ili. He suffered greatly dur
ing the night, but appeared somewhat
easier to-day. 1t is hoped that a later
diagnosis will disclose a less serious
affiiction than is now feared.
Mr.. Jefferson has been pastor of Gill
bert Church since it's organization. is
about 40 years old, and a highly re-
spected colored citizen.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
CHARTER BILL
DIES IN SENATE
Board Of Trade Bill, Repudi-
ated, Comes to Grief.
Banks Are Taxed
Special to The Evenlng Journal.

DOVER, March 11-By a strict party
vote in the senate this morning the
Board Of Trade charter bin for VIII
mington was defeated. In speaking on
the bill Senators Sparks and Monaghan
asserted that at a conference held by
them with a committee Of the Board of
Trade that it was alleged the board did
not endorse the proposed BILL Senator
Moore voted with the Democrats
against the measure. Il is stated that
Senator Sparks will endeavor to have
the present charted amended.
1 nthe House the bills Increasing thu
taxes Of the b. and o. ard p. b. ana
w. Railroads were passed. thus adding
$4,000 annually to the state treasury.
IL the case Of the p, b. and w. the
proposed State tax VIII suspend ar
other taxes. save the corporation tax
The bin taxing banks. trust com-
panies and savings funds was alsn
passed while the comprehensive bill
taxing corporations for State purposes
was killed.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11

denied a story that his company would
plead guilty at Chicago to the charge
of receiving rebates.
Observation-Disclosures Hartv
OF Manila, head Of the Catholic Church
i'm the Philippines. who is here settling
up some of the financial matters. perl
tanning to the transfer of the Fria-
lands, reported conditions to be most
gratifying in the islands.
WASHINGTON-The condition of
Archie Roosevelt. who has diphtheria.
continues favorable. It was said at the
White House at 9 o'clock this morning
that he had good night and was do
ing splendidly."
LOUIS ~1LLE. Ey.-The attempt Of
the Street Railway Company to run
cars with pon-union men this morning
was only PANTY successful. While no
violeDce was reported Up TO $50. there
We're many demonstrations. The COM
pany usually runs six hundred cars.
but only one hundred were in service
early to-day. The men are striking for
an oight-hour day at twenty-five cents
an hour. and for-T-hv= essz.tes 80
meals.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
WIZARDS" SON
TO LOCATE HERE
William Edison COntempIateS
Making His Home in
Wilmington

I tis probable that within the next
few weeks that william Edison, son Of
Tohmas r. Edison. "The Wizard" VII
locate permanently in this city, as ne
is now I'm Wilmington looking over d
property on the West side which he
contenplates purchasing.
Mr. Edison, who is a guest at the
Clayton House, is representing the
Premier Motor Car, q machine con-
structed by an Indianapolis firm, and
which is said 10 be one of the best On
the market. He has one Of his cars in
Wilmington and many automobilists
who have inspected II pronounce the
car a model in every respect. cal
though I am my fathers son." says
Mr.. Edison. Il do not travel on my
fathers name. My motto is that
every tub should stand on its own
bottom
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
heroine BEGINS ATTACK
ON EVELYN THAW'S STORY
MAY CANCEL ENGAGEMENT
Esans' Band, Of Delaware, to Appear at
the Springs.

Although Professor John S. Egan's
Band Of Delaware, has been rehears-
ing for the past few weeks prepai8-
tory to fulnling an engagement in
Western and Southern cities during the
summer the organization may remain
in the State.
Professor Egan has received an offer
for a large part of his band to appear
at Brandywine Springs Park during
the season. and should he be able to
cancel his Western dates satisfactorily
he will accept the offer The first jump
OF the band was to have been from Will
mington to Minneapolis Mimi. Profess
sor Egan has an up-to-date oreaniza-
tion' and Will prove an attractive fea-
ture at the park
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
TELEGRAPHNEWSINANUTSH

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGrON-The published state
ment that z. H. Hartman has an ap-
polntment with the President for next
Thursday is authoritasively denied at
the White House to-day. Secretary
Loeb said:
"Mr Hartman has no appointment
with the President for Thursday OF
this week, or at any other time. If
MIR. Hartman should request an ap-
pointment. it would, of course. be
granted, but he has made no such re-
quest"
MOBILE-Fire broke out in a cafe
on lower Daughphin street early to-
day and soon enveloped a 3 story build
ing The fire communicated 10 the
other buildings and drove the guests
out of the st. Andrews Hotel, (which
was crowded. The loss is $4,000.
WASHINGTON-Complaint Of M-.
Merry, Minister TO Nicaragua, OF Presi
dent zeleya's rejection of arbitration
on American claims may compel the
United States government 10 act.
CHICAGO-J. A. Modett president
OF STANDARD Oh Company Of Indiana,
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
BELIEVE
MARVIN Child is dead
AGED SOLDIER
DIED SUDDENLY

Nathan Pratt. well-known colored
man. died suddenly To-day al his home.
no. Johnson's Court a small thor-
oughfare leading off Decatur street. His
death was due TO hemorrhagc.
The deceased was 20 years OF age
and was a veteran OF the civil War
He belonged TO The Grand Army OF the
Republic.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11
NO BILLS BEFORE
GOVERNOR LEA

Although Governor Lea has been ex-
pecting .daily several bills from Dover
which are awaiting his signature, he
received no message to-day for his ap-
provaf.
bill and the measure providing for an
appropriation of $1,000 for the umravel-
ing Of the Marvin mystery would have
reached the Governor before this, but
so far neither has been presented to
him.
The Chief Executive. despite the
sprGined foot from which he is suffer-
ing. will go to Dover tomorrow morn
ing, as he has matters pending which
require his immediate attention.
Evening journal., 1907-03-11

Charles F. Lilley for nearly thirty
years superintendent for the Washing
ton Jones g. Co. morocco manufac-
turers, Of this city. is missing. His
young wife and two little children
eagerly await tidings from him while
battling with the ravages Of illness.
Mr Liliey left bis home, at No. 1906
Market street. one week ago this morn
ing to go 70 his work and arriving at
the factory told his employers that he
intended TO go out collecting some bills
owed him. and would not return before
o'clock that evening. He did not re-
turn. and since that time no word as
20 his whereabouts has been received
by either his family or employers.
when the missing man did not re-
turn to his home as night came on. Mrs.
'Liiicy began Go worry. and as he did
not return the following day. she nou-