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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Governor Hughes Names Fred. erick (. Stevens For
 Public Works
KEEP GETS A PLACE
Name Of Ex-Senator Had Not Been Publicly Discussed in Connection With His New POsition--F. E.
 Perley Reappointed.

{ ALBANY, N. r., Jan. Ex-Governor Hughes sprung complete and sensa- tional surprise last night when he sent to the senate for confirmation the nom- ination of former State Senator Fred erick 0. Stevens of Attica, Wyoming county, for superintendent of public works in place of Nicholas V. Franchot of Olean The nomination was imme- diately confirmed on motion of Sena- tor Hooker, from that district.
 The name of ex-senator Stevens has not been publicly discussed in connec- tion with this appointment. He was chairman of the special legislative com mittee of two years ago which investi- gated gas and electric lighting condi- tlons in New York and of which Gov ernor Hughes was counsel It was in this connection that Mir. Hughes was first brought conspicuously to public notice. Senator Stevens was practical ly "districted" out of the senate by the legislative reapportionment of last year.
 The governor also sent to the senate the expected nomination of Charles Hallam Keep of Buffalo to be state su- perintendent of banks in place of Frederick. D. Kilburn of Malone.
 William Leary of New York was nominated for state superintendent of elections for the metropolitan district In place of Lewis NJ. Swazey of Brook lyn. Swazey was appointed by Gov ernor Higgins few weeks ago in place of George w. Morgan of New York, resigned, whose deputy he was. His appointment being In recess of the senate. was effective only till Dec. 31. and he Is not reappointed.
 Other appointments sent for confirma- ton were those of Frank F. Perley of New York, state tax commissioner. re- appointed, and Benjamin E. Hall of New York. state tax commissioner in place of William Halpin f,New York.
 According to an authorized state ment made at the executive chamber, Governor Hughes regards his selection of ex-Senator Stevens to be superin- tendent of public works as personal appointment. Mir. Stevens is his per sonal friend and man of recognized integrity and business ability, who can be relied upon to administer the duties of the office impartially and to com pei the honest and faithful perform ance of the work that will be under his control.
 The governor Is much pleased in hay ing been able to persuade Mir. Stevens to undertake this service. Mir. Stevens is graduate of Cornell university and has been actively engaged in large business enterprises in various parts of the country. Through his activities he possesses n thorough knowledge of business methods. and he has been sue cessful In the various enterprises which he has undertaken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
SEARCH GIVEN UP.
All Hope of Securing Gold in Steam
 r's Hulk is Over,

Mexico City, Jan 15.--Accofding to dispatch to the Herald from Guadalajara hope of securing the gold buried in the hulk of the steam CT Golden Gate, sunk on the Colima coast, Is at an end for at least year. The 250 foot pier built from the beach to the wreck, boilers, centri- fugal pumps and other equipment built by the persons who undertook to regain the treasure have been swept into the Pacific ocean. The loss of the pier and machinery was due to the storm that ragged along the Pacific coast of Mexico last week.
 B. D. Richardson of Philadelphia, J. B. Phillips of Denver and s. F.. Phillips of Danville, III, were inter- ested in the gold seeking expedition.
 The Golden Gate was beached on the coast of Colima in 1861. The ves- sel was on her way from San Fran cisco to New York and carried ST. 500,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
CITY NEWS

Frank West. an employe of the Consolidated road. fell from the top of a freight car at the Naugatuck
 freight yard this morning. but fortu-
 nately escaped with a few slight bruises.
 Late this afternoon Prosecutor Meigs issued warrants for the appre- hension of Contractors Tafel & Sha- piro. who sublet a contract to Frank G. Bryan. who was discharged this morning. Judge Peasley deciding that the ordinances do not include sub- contractors.
 The church committee and pew collectors of the Immaculate Concep-
 ton church held their annual meet
 ing in St Patrick's hall last night.
 Hodson catered. Right Rev Monsig-
 nor Slocum presented each person
 with a handsome silver cross as a souvenir of the silver anniversary of
 the parish. which will occur next July.
 In the city court this afternoon Judge Peasley heard the demurrer> in the building ordinance cases. At- torney Russell appeared for former Senator W. l.. Hall. George Tracy. J. J. CcAuley. a contractor. and Abra- ham Cabannz. His demurrer was to the effect that the building ordi- nances are unreasonable. indefinite. Oppressive. uncertain and impartial. The hearing was continued until to- morrow.
 The Catholic women-s association has entered upon its second session of the season of 1es;-0s and while the various classes have about assumed their normal number there is still room for more. as there always is in good things Any onc desiring infor- nation about how fc join . class may be accor1mcdzted sny evening excepf Wednesday and Sztup1ay eveninxs and on the sftefnoou< Of ffe>r dsyx The clxsres inclule druuusk;nk mIIin<ry. zrf srrfnx ofeuurr1rEv. eF1ImoR. typevf1zl1g au1 W a U1o ru<u 1u(1 nt 5zD 1'c1uG Gn<& 1Uu1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
round bead .t rhrottlc.

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-A Harlem local train leaving the Grand Central ran from Wakefield to Mount Vernon with dead hand at the throttle of the engine. None of the passengers knew 1t. William Anderson was the engi- neer. As he took the train out of Wakefield he leaned far out of the cab window to get sight of the drive
 wheels evidently. His head struck a signal post. fracturing his skull and killing him. An inspector on the eu- zine stopped the train without mlshap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
FOR A NEW BRIDGE.
An International Affair Across the St John River.

q Augusta, Me, Jan 15.-Tte con- struction of an international bridge across the St John river at Van Bu- ren will be brought up before the state legislature soon, 1t is expected. Senator Patrick Theriault of Grand Isle Is considering plans for the project to submit to the assembly and it is thought the structure will be about 1000 feet long and will cost about $75,000.
 There is considerable traffic be- tween Maine and New Brunswick in the vicinity of Van Buren and at present this business is handled by three ferries. There are no bridges across the river except at points re- mote from the town. The subject has been brought up quite regularly in the legislature for about twenty five years, but has always failed, principally because of some interna- tional complications arising, or from the fact that the resolutions intro duced have not called for enough money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
ABOUT THE DEFICIT.
It VIII Be Attended to Without .
 Foreign Loan.

EOfel8n LOaus
 St Petersburg, Jan 15.-The deficit in the budget of 1907 will, If the expectations of Finance Minister Kokovson are realized, be covered entirely from internal sources and without resort to a foreign loan. In an interview with the correspondent of the Associated Press to-day the minister said he hoped that a large part of the deficit of s121, ,500. 900 would be balanced by the excess of income in 1907 and 1t would not be necessary to raise more than $70,- 100000 by an internal loan. NJ. Kokovsoff. who referred most op- timistically to the financial and in- ternal condition of Russia. said the issue of the loan would be due all most entirely to the settlement of outstanding war expenses and to the relief of the unusually severe famine conditions. He apparently regarded 1907 as being the last year of Rus sIa's extreme financial perplexities.
 While it Is impossible to predict the future" he said. "I absolutely be- lieve that we are Justified in expect ing . surpluse income of from 350.- O00, 900 to e7o.000.0 .000."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of pr John w. John sbon, of Torrington was held at that place this morning, at 1O:30, and was largely attended, many being pres ent from Waterbury, Ansonia, New Haven and other places. Doctors Conklin and McGrath were present from Ansonia, and Doctors Maloney and McLarney from Waterbury. A solemn high mass was sung at 1O:3O o'clock at St Francis church, at which Father Barry was celebrant, Father King, deacon; and the Pastor Rev F. Duggan, sub-deacOn. Father Duggan read the funeral service at the close of the mass and also deliv- cred q eulogy on the life of the de- ceased. The mass sung was the Gre gorian chant. At the offertory T. M Ryan rendered Rossini's "PrO Peccati" and at the close of the mass MT Ryan sang Rodney's Calvary, The bearers were members of the Unity council, K of c. and the lodge of Elks. The floral offerings were numerous and required about dozen of the members of the fraternal so- cieties to carry them to the church and cemetery; conspicuous among the handsome pieces being the large standing clock from the Elks. The burial was in St Francis cemetery.
 The funeral of the late William Green was held this afternoon from the family residence on Hill street, with service by the Rev MT Lewis or St Johns church and interment in Riverside cemetery. Besides his wid- Ow, Mir Green leaves five sons George, William, Louis, Matthew and Arthur, all residents of Water bury. He was native of England. He was metal roller by trade, and worked at the Coe Brass factory in Ansonia for many years. Sixteen years ago he came to Waterbury to reside, and has lived here ever since. For twelve years he had been em- ployed at the Plume and Atwood fac tory, and at the time of his death was employed as elevator man by that concern.
 The funeral Of Mrs Agnes Mullen took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence on Mill steet with service at the house and interment in Riverside cemetery. The bearers were August Paul, Thomas Darling, George Harper, Harry Stout, Jessie Slauson and Howard Bowen. The floral tributes included pillow marked "Mother' from the family; cross lettered Rest" South End An chor club; cross, Miss Laura Pettl- jean; bouquets, r. F. Denaley, Mrs D. K. Overbaugh, Mrs William Lane and Saxee& Floto.
 The funeral of John Hylan took place this morning from his late home on Warren park, with service at the house by the Rev M. J. Tray nor of St Michael's church and inter- ment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Thomas Moran, John Moran, John Doran. Patrick Walsh, Robert Moran and Patrick Brophy.
 The funeral of Mrs Sarah J. Corn well will be held from the family residence, on North Main street to- morrov affprno0n. at 2.30 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Actor CoghIsn's Body Found.

Galveston, Tex, Jan 15.-The body of Charles Coghlan. the playwright and actor. which has been lost since the storm of September 8, 1900. has been found in It's metal coffin on the mainland and in an out of the way place. Hunters came upon the cofin almost buried in a marsh. hidden by weeds. It had been lifted in the flood and carried nine miles from the cem- etery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
FLOOD WARNINGS ISSUED.
Western Rivers Are Beginning t
 Rise Thus Early.

Pittsburg, Jan 15.-Flood warn ings were sent out late last night by the local weather bureau stating that 8 stage of 22 feet will be reached by the rivers this morning. This is ex- |pected to be the high mark for the present. although early this morning rain was falling along the headwa- ters of the Allegheny and about this city. which will have tendency to further increase the amount of water.
 The crest of the flood early this morning was at Freeport and Me- Keesport. Police officials in this city and Allegheny City were asked to warn residents in the lower sections of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Accented profcssorship.

Storrs, Jan 15.-President R. w. Stimson of the Connecticut Agricul- tural college announced to-day that Professor John M. Trueman of the University of Illinois College of Agri- culture had accepted the professor ship of dairying at Storrs. He will assume his new duties April of this year. Professor Trueman was grad uated from Cornell in 1895. He has wide experience as an expert dairy man and should be an exceedingly valuable addition to the dairy assets of Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Shot . Fine Fox.

Shelton, Jan 15.-James Woods. an S-years-old boy. shot and killed a fine fox yesterday with bow and arrow. The little boy had been read ing Indian tales of late and yesterday decided to look for game himself. Fixing up his weapon he went into the woods near his home and after waiting behind stone wall for a short time spied the fox nearby and brought him to earth with a we'll directed arrow. which pierced the an- imal's eye. The boy brought the fox home to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
BaiIey seeks Investigation.

Austin. Tex, Jan 15.-The substi- ute resolution offered by friends of United States Senator J. w. Bailey was adopted by the senate last night by a vote of IS to 12. The substitute provides for a committee of seven senators to investigate the charges against Senator Bailey preferred un- der oath and report to the senate if an investigation of the charges be deemed advisable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Will Not Discuss Dispute.

London. Jan 15.-The steamship companies here which are defend ants in the suit begun yesterday in the United States circuit court at New York by Thompson & Co of that city, exporters in the South African trade, who allege violations of the anti trust act, decline to discuss the dis pute while 1t is under investigation A royal commission was recently ap- pointed by King Edward to investi- gate the whole question. of shipping rebates granted to exporters to the colonies, including the course pur- sued by the so-called South African shipping ring"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15

chairmanship on banks. although it was thought he would get appropria- tons first place on the latter going to Rockwell of Bristol.
 Conner. democrat. of Enfeld- gets che chairmsnship Of the committee on sale of iands- welIes of wetherxiesi the chsirmsnship of the committee cn states prison: Alerfoa of Niddlcbury that on roads. bridges and rivers Griswold of Guiifoni- military af- fsirs. Green of Berlin. msrufacfur- eFsL
 The committee oa inccrporsfions Is he4ded by Csnfe,d of nhomasfeu- Dr Hluy1As of CovenezJ Is chnlruan of u csnmift1s = nun1no Ins11n-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
HAYES oN JupICIARY

Hartford. Jan 15.-The house joint standing and select committees were announced by Speaker Tilson at the opening of to-day's session of the leg fslature. The list shows that many Of the democratic members fared well and the important committees are considered to be well made up. The house chairman of the judiciary went to Judge +. S. Banks, as was fore casted, ard the second member on if is Mir Gum of Milford, the demo cratic lender. Thomas F. Noone of Vernon, also a democrat. has a place and Hayes of Waterbury. Torrey of Putnam, Jewell of New Hartford. Fisk of Stafford and Latimer of Gro ton. all lawyers are the other mcm- bers. Malone of Bristol who was anxious for place on this committee. gets chairmanship of cities and boroughs Instead. a committee which has much hard work before it.
 The finance committee Is headed by Bailey of Windsor. who served on the committee In the last session. Ex-Mayor Dunn of willimantlc. dem ocrat, sits with this committee.
 The labor committee is headed by Cheney of Manchester. an employer. who has with him Heineman.of Mpr.- den. and Connery of Bedding. who are said to be labor unIonists. youier of Ashfori. carpenter by trade. and Bidwell of Glastonbury. all demo- crats. Pratt of Essex, who Is a cosI dealer. Ely of Harwinton. a lumber man, Aspinwall of Washington and Plumb of Prospect. who are farmers.
 Representatives Tenn of wstherx- field. gets fisheries and game through his familiarity with game laws. This committee will probably have to con- sider bills to suppress the deer nui- sance and the other members are thought to be grangprs and aIl come from the country towns The bills dealing with the oyster industry also come before this committee. but the shore towns are not represented.
 The railroad comrnittee Is beaded by Burnes of Greenwich from which town comes Senator Walsh. Lehr of New Haven gets q place on t- The only democrat ss Baker of Axhforsi-
 For the excise committee which will have to consider the ficense bEIIs Hull of Monroe. a lawyer. uho has an of- fee in BFidUporf. Hfs nfpf place The blupst fIKhtb eforp the cpmmir- sre h expected to be oa Nasfhew 0rDF1ezn m fer . D<w bnsls of U1u11z| nor1nm
 - ur1r e narsopo - c u,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Senate Conlmittee To-Day Agree1 to Make Favorable Reporl
 on Names
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
Defeated in inc House Commillee ea Merchant Marine This Msrnias- Was Passed Up From ihe
 Senaie.

Washington, Jan 15.-The senats committee on finance to-day agreed to report favorably the nomination Of Postmaster General Cortelyou to be secretary of the treasury and James k. Garfield to be secretary of thA' interior.
 By a vote of eight to seven fha senate ship subsidy bill was defeated m 1ne house committee on merchant marine and fisheries to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Trying to Float stcamcr.

Chatham. Mass. Jan 15.-Eforts to float the Clyde line freight steam CT 0nondaga. which grounded Sun- day morning on Orleans beach, were resumed to-day with considerable hope of success. The sea was fairly smooth and the conditions generally much more favorable than they were yesterday. Three tugs stood close by the wreck early in the day wait ing for high tide to begin opera tions-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Tenemcnt Bloeks Completed.

PIsinheId. Jan 15.-The Lawton Mills Co nave completed their eigh- teen tenement blocks here at a cost of about a quarter of million dol lars and are rushing things at the mills. putting in sv.0eo sspndles and sse looms The operating force will be increased to $50 hands Extensive improvements are being made by the Central worsted Co and Central vil- Inre and the Crznska Thread Co In Noosup. also the Aldrich Co
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Sold Four Per Cent Bonds.

Boston, Jan 15.-President Lucius Futile of the Boston and Maine rail- road announced to-day that he had sold to New York interests s2.o00.- 900 Fitchburg railroad 4 per cent twenty year bonds, dated April 1, 1907. Of the 32,000. 900. s1.5OO. .ooo will be used to refund like amount due April this year and $500 .ooo will be used to reimburse the Boston and Maine railroad for improvements made to the Fitehburg property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
GRIP ON THE POLICE. Several Officers Confined to Their Homes With Prevailing Disease.

The weather has the grip on the police department and if it continues as 1t has the past few weeks, the board of safety will be compelled to go hunting for another force. Just at present seven of the bluecoats are of duty, confined to their homes with the grip or some other ailment. Cap tain Ramon, Sergeant Blakely and Officers Callinan. Hickey, Hayes, James Walsh and Mclean, who are able to take care of themselves in a tussle with ordinary mortals, have been bested by the weather man. AL though there are three specials on duty they were working before any of the above named officers became sick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Election in Salvador.

Mexico City. Jan 15.-Private ad- vices received here from Salvador state that the presidential election is proceeding peaceably in that country and thnt all indications are that Gen eral F1gerero will he elected The election started Sunday and will con- tinue for a week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
REPUBLICANS BUSY.
Meeting of Representatives to Pre-.
 pare for Next Campaign.

Washington. Jan 15.-Plans for the national campaign of 1908 al- ready are being formulated by repub- licans. A meeting of the executive committee of the National League of Republican Clubs is being held in this city to-day for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for the opening of the campaign. The committee consists of one member from each state and the representa- tion at to-day's meeting is large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Navr Ynra EnrIo,ee. Arrr.tea.

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-George W. Lederle and John West. employees in the general storekceper's department at the Brooklyn navy yard. were ar rested by United States marshal on a charge of receiving bribes In their ofiicial capacities as inspectors of ma terials furnished under contract to the United States government. They were arrsIgned and held in s2.J00 bail each for examination tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
BURNED THE FURNITURE.
Seattle Without Coal or Wood Put to
 Hard Straits.

Seattle, Wash, Jan 15.-Seattle suffered severely yesterday from the cold wave. In many homes furni- ture was chopped up for fuel and old antiques which had been saved up from grandmother days went under the axe.
 The charitable societies had many requests for aid which they were un- able to grant. as they, like the gen. eral public, were unable to purchase the coal or wood which everyone so eagerly sought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
India Prince Here.

San Francisco. Jan 15.-Prince Aga Khan of India. a descendant of one of the oldest and most distin- guished families of Bombay. arrived here yesterday on the Japanese steamer Hong Kong. The prince Is ac- companied by several secretaries and has come to study American indus tries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
w.,,s rake oo.ooo.ooo a Tear.

ST. PAUL. Minn-. Jan Ex-Governor John A. Johnson received letter from James !. Hill. president of the Great Northern Railroad company. declaring that it would require a permanent in vestmeut of sl.1olooo0co a year for five years to provide the railroads of the country with means to handle prop erly the business slready h sight and not allovinz sor fu---rn -.h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Engineer Is Dead.

Winsted. Jan 15.-Patrick Fitz- gerald. the enginer at the William L.. Gilbert clock factory who was burned yesterday by the bursting of the steam pipe near the fire box. died at the hospital here to-day after a night of terrible agony Fitxgerald vas z5 years old and unmarried
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
EARTHQUAKE AT KINGsrOH. Town Destroyed and a Number q
 Lives Were Lost.

New York, Jan 15.-The Western union Telegraph company is in re- ceipt or information that Kingston, Jamaica, has been destroyed by an earthquake with much loss of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
WEATHER rolEcAH.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and much oolder with . cold wave to- nfght and wednesday. light to fr.h nerthvBt vfndA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
ysun<'s Rec rrsck BrIls.

Albany. N. Y-. Jan 1s.-District Attorney Jeroue's race track bll1s vore introduced to-day in ths sensts D 0o6u1oe Aonev. ana ln ths onDm- h1y - A1lgn1lyuon otn41sy. Doe1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
BRYAN m RUNAWAY.
Thruvn Into . Snow Bank. But D.
 eapes lniury.

spokane. Wash. Jan 1s.-w. J. ,Dryan and President [. A. Bryan BFyan of the Washington State col- lege wers thrown into . snow bank st Pu1lDan yus<erday. The tean lFa9inG theD fFu0 ths epl1eGo to tho sln(11n m evny, an1 t1 ee1g1 vns s1 E1l.nS =, n