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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
Fire in a San Francisco Hotel Caught a Number of People
 Asleep
BURIED IN THE RUINS
lnmates Unable 10 Escape Were Burn cd and SuAecated and Their Bodies Were Buried in the
 Ruins. '

San Francisco, April 4.-Twenty men were burned to death and twen- ty injured in fire which destroyed an Italian hotel at Seventeenth and Connecticut street, in the Potrero district, early today 3
 The victims were of the laboring class and were asleep in their rooms when the fire started. Before they could be aroused the flames had spread through the building. The walls fell and the inmates were buried in the ruins, twenty being ta- ken out dead and dying. People from other hotels in the vicinity rushed to the assistance of the buried victims and succeeded in rescuing all of them it. is believed, from the. flaming tim bers. Teams were hurriedly harness ed and automobiles brought into ser vice and the injured were rushed to the Potrero emergency hospital, where several died while awaiting treat ment.
 The fire that destroyed the Geneva hotel had gained great headway be- fore it was discovered. There were over 100 lodgers in the building, and most of those who lost their lives were caught while asleep and roasted to death. The firemen managed to save number of persons on the top story.
 The majority of the injured were hurt in leaping from the upper win dows. A number of women are re ported to have been in the building and all of them are believed to have perished.
 The, exact number of the dead can not yet be ascertained. but the pro- prietor of the house is quoted as say ing that it is. more than twelve.
 An adjoining lodging house, also was destroyed. There were 45 men sleeping in this place but all of them are believed to have escaped The property loss is estimated at $4O,OO0.
 Besides the known dead, these are missing:
 The cook, Mrs Rosa Bezola, an un. known woman, and "a boy of and a girl of 8 years of age. Mrs Fiiipo, wife of the proprietor of the hotel is said to be among the dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
OF QUAKE;
The One Recently in Turkish Armenia Came Suddenly in
 Daylight
FAMINE IN DISTRICT

Constantinople, April 4.-The fol- lowing dispatch was received here to- day from the Rev Royal M. Cole. head of the American mission at Bit lis:
 "Bitlis, Turkish Armenia, April 8. At 10 o'clock in the forenoon of March, 29 there burst upon us un- announced the worst earthquake wit messed in forty years in these or the Erzerum volcanic regions. Such was it's force that our city seemed to be inathe jaws of some monster who would shake us into ,shreds, as a mas tiff does his game Down came the plastering, the furniture was over turned, cracks were opened in strong walls, roofs were shattered and rain poured in. During the first day there were fourteen shocks and they still continue. There have been all together twenty-eight shocks. Of the 1000 houses here over 300 have have fallen and half the remainder have been seriously damaged, about $50 to $500 being. needed to repair each house. The officials report that eight persons were killed by falling walls, but they are all unknown in Bitlis Many persons were wound ed and many churches, mosques and buildings were damaged. The surrounding villages sustained heavy shocks but 1t was in the day time and so there was no great loss of life.
 ''The foreigner at Bitlis are the Russian consul, Charlotte E. Ely, Mary A. c. Ely, Royal M. Cole, Mrs Lizzie Cole and Miss Nellie A. Cole.
 Famine prices prevail. and there is great poverty and extreme suf- fering."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
CITY NEWS.

Miss A. Louise Butler is visiting friends in New Haven.
 Daniel Lane of Oak street is suf- fering from blood poisoning as the re- suit of cutting corn with knife.
 District Deputy Mary c. McKeon of the Daughters of Isabella. will in- stall the officers of Court Winchester, at Winsted, tomorrow night.
 At the meeting of the board of public works next Tuesday, public hearing will be given to all parties interested in the proposed change of plans for the relocation of the rail- road station at Oakville. The rail- road company desires some slight changes in the plans agreed to some time ago and in order that the pub lie may know the why and wherefore of them the board thought it advis- able to give them an opportunity to be heard on the matter before doing anything definite.
 To-day the department of health issues its annual spring order re- garding the cleaning of back yards and other places that need touch of the garden rake. In due time somebody will call around to see what effect the order had and people who overlooked it will be given to understand that 1t is not optional with them whether they will observe the sanitary code or not. Everybody should do little cleaning up at this season and folks who don't think such things essential to right living should be compelled to observe the law.
 An officer from Ellis Island came to Waterbury yesterday and took away. Frances Fashch, whom the de- partment of charities is having de- ported to her former home in Rus sia- The woman came here last Au- gust with a view to establishing the fact that her husband is dead so that she might be free to marry a man who is anxious to make her his wife Owing to some misunder- standing she was not able to find out where her husband breathed his last On the way back to New York the agent called at Torrfngton and the borough of the presence of Gustave SchiIke, a Russian. vho has been an elephant on their hands for some time past After a good deal of red tape had been spun out the Ellis Island people finally tcOk Ain oR their hsndR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
RATE WAR IN SIGHT.
Railroad Tariffs of the Country Will
 Be Affected.

Chicago, April IA freight rate war of large dimensions which will disturb the present tariffs of the country, is imminent unless ocean and rail lines from the Atlantic sea- board recede from their announced intention to apply the same basis of rates via Atlantic ports as now pre- vail via lake and rail lines through Lake Erie ports to Chicago. The transportation committee of the Chi cago Commercial association has en- tered protest against the action, as 1t will prove detrimental to Chicago commercial interests.
 Heretofore lake and rail lines have been allowed a differential advantage over ocean and rail lines and the all rail lines, the amount being govern cd by geographical location. Last year the differential under the all- rail lines from New York was based on 16 cents firstclass and cents from New England points the differ- ence being caused by the differentials allowed on all-rail fast freight lines via slow routes.
 This year the differential is re- duced by two cents, which Is added to the rate to cover marine insur- ance. The insurance feature of the lake and rail rates is something new, never having been covered in the lake and rail tariffs.
 The expressed intention of the ocean and rail lines via Atlantic ports is to wipe out the differentiai and apply the same rate via the ocean as applies via the lakes. This will have the effect of making the firstclass rate to Chicago 16 cents via either route. This will prove advar tageous to Chicago shippers, as ocean and rail lines via Norfolk and New port News practically are as fast as the rail lines.
 The benefit also will be felt at Memphis as lines via Savannah will apply the same basis. It will have the effect of reducing the rate to Memphis and necessarily to the southwest. The reduction in rates to all portions of the country south and the rates to Chicago remaining steadfast will have the effect of giv- ing other commercial centers an ad- vantage over Chicago they do not now enjoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
Will Claim the Forfeit.

New Haven, April 4.-While the failure of the Hartford polo team to show up here for a game with New Haven last night was probably the result of a misunderstanding an ofii- cial of the league says that the game will be declared forfeited to New Haven and the Hartford team will be penalized $50 according to league rules. The game was to have been an extra one and the two managers had agreed to it, and notice was sent to Hartford in writing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
STRIKE AT DEl||BI
Three Hundred Men il IT Sterling Plaso Celnpa1y
 Walked Out
OBJECT TO NON-Ul1OY

Derby, April 4.-Objecting to the continued employment of | ncnvun-I ion man named Hill, three hundrsd men in the factory of the Sterling Piano company, walked out this noon It was not strike, but simply gS walk-out The men claim that every employe on the roll of the company except Hall. belongs td the union an}l he refused to join. Hall was notiHed this morning that he could join tlIes union or leave the place and n ho paid no attention to the demand th6s1 walk.out of the men occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
Paul Jones Damaged.

Charleston. S. C.. April 1.-The tugboat Paul Jones, from Sabine Pass. bound for Marcus Hook, Pa, came into port yesterday considerably damaged from the storm east of Look out. The captain reported that the schooner Thomas W. Lawson, which was in tow parted the hawswer dur ing the height of the gale and had not been seen since. The Lawson is schooner of 4,900 tons net reg ister and was loaded with oil and had . full crew and full equipment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
Opened Weak To-Day.

London. April 4.-American se- curities weak at the opening to-day. During the early trading Amalza- mated copper was unchanged and Chicago. Milwaukee & St Paul ad- vanced iz a point. The rest of the list declined r to 1k below yester- days New York closing. The down. ward movement was led by Union Pacific.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
ST ANNE'S CHURCH FAIR.
Opening Night Drew Out a Very
 Large Attendance.

There was a large gathering at the opening of St Anne's annual fair at Eagles hall last evening. There were many features in the hall to please the patrons, all of which were we'll patronized. The fair is under the auspices of the Young Ladies So- dality and the Children of Mary of the parish. If the fair is as well patronized during the remaining eve- nings as 1t was last evening it will be of great benefit to the church, as the building of the new church is a very heavy undertaking. Those in charge of the fair hope to see large attendarcee for the remaining nights. Last nights program was as follows:
 Orchestra.
 Le Petit Rainoneur ....... Saynete Merry Dancers ........ Drill Charbonnieres a Mennieres. ,Saynete Military Drill The One Love the Best" Poetry Les Deux Avengles =. Duo Comique LiOiseau Captif ........... Chant Orchestra.
 aoly Clty ...........- Pant0m!me Canadian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
More Teamsters Out.

Boston. April 4.-Twenty-five more teamsters went out on a strike to-day for shorter work day and an increase In wages. This makes 425 men that are now out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
The Bingham BlII.

Albany. April 4.-The senate amendment made to the so called Bingham bill was concurred in by the assembly to-day. Being a city bill it now goes to the mayor of New York for approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
Selecting Rues Jun.

San Francisco. April 4.-The trial Of Abraham Ruef for extortion pro ceeded to-day with continuance of the examination of verirenen- The net result of the last two days pro- eeedings vas four jurymsn passed, out of eight examined. subject to perenptory challenges. but the in- dicztions are that they vfll draw up- on their allowances
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
wEATHrR FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Showers late tonight. warmer; Friday show ers. cooler in vest portion: light to fresh variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
woodbury.. Old Women.

woodbury. April i.-On Main street in this town it has been as certsiued there are 5l women whose combined ages exceed 1000 years. or an average of more than 80 years eoel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
$lOO, SIPS, $lsO.

Buys a chamber suit that is ext,. nne-a suit that is better than v.. anticipated could be found in Wat T bury. % WE KNOW WATERBURY rEolfn- LIKE EXTRA FINE FUnNTIUNK
 We buy 1t to sell to discrfninaflnr customers-people who know c nocI thing and come to the Hampoon-nn1s lew store to find 1t.
 MAHOGANY DMMG ROOM YUX
 NITURE.
 is here again in choice assortmenk If you want something elegant tkn< you will delight In owning dur1nr the years to come try furuinhln your dining room in Mahogany.
 Costs Les Than You Inagins At
 Waterbury Agency for the ouoo>z bratsd GIenvood Range. Nszt 1o Reid ( Hughes. 1ls-lso Bsnk sesu1 Ths HanpsssSeIew Fuu1us c.
 Sole agency fer ths es1soor GIenwosd Rase4 1ls Bsnk G1l ssxt to nsid ( H.ghA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
BIshop YYf.rrr,Id n..a.

Nev York. April A-Nevs of the death Ia Hong Kong of Bishop yanes Fifssersid of the Nethodfst EpiscopaI church. vas received hero fo-dAy-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04

ne Evsning Democrat n sns poopls's paper. ne price Q se c ooyy. isc . resk. l1e . month. e . ypnr, by nall CT earrisr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04

Chant-National Canadian.
 After the entertainment there was dancing. the music being furnished by a fine orchestra. At the begin- ming of the dancing the floor was too crowded but as many left the floor for the balconies, there was just enough dancing to be comfortable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
SUITS ARRIVED NoHnAY

Chartered Gold Oak suits that vo. are going to sell at almost the pricon. that jobbers charge equal suits. ao06 splendid values at $27. $50. e36, olo- S45 and $50. that most deslers woa11 charge at least another ten do1Ia1 bill for. I'.--t'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04

IS IT A CHAMBER sUITf N
 The Hampson-Sellew store hnn nothing but brand new furutturo. and you can feel comfortable over tho fact that no one else ever used the furniture you bought there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-04
AT THE HAMpsoN.s .sE1LEw sro1,
AT THE HAMPSoN.SELLEW ST0l1
 Go to the Hampson -SeIIew
 Store First.

The chances are that you win 2n7 just the ideal piece of furniture eo your want.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-05

nent business interest of a commuhi-
ty Is hurt when that community puts
1t FOOT down OH the saloon Is abund-
Sntly proven in the solid growth we
witness in their city. We conEratu-
late ourselves on holding our meet
ing In such community. We cor
daily invite the good people OF this
city to our meeting. We desire con.
tact here not only with one another
Out also with the people generally.
Only In sch contact can the teacher
Know how the people look at things
(fncludlng himself), what their
Ideals are and how he as d social
force can best plan his work for the
social upllft, '3,.. .r..o>. =. :
Let me say in conclusion that
whatever bad conditions we And con-
fronting us we cannot afford to be
peslm1stic for a moment. We must
LOOK forward with great hope, strong
ta1th, and a fellow-feelink for man.
KIND. Our motto should be; "In
Things essential. unity; In things
doubtful. liberty; and in all things
charity" AS a people, we have cause
20 Do stimulated by the very liberal
support the state gives to Negro
SCHOOLS. by the rising OF powerful
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-05

county and municipal Offices, the
school laws. the social club license
law and other subjects which the Gov
ernor has indicated an intention to
put in the call.
In addition to the subjects above
mentioned, there will be considered:
safeguarding the investment of
sinking funds of counties, municipal
corporations, and districts.
Submitting such amendments to
the Constitution as the Legislature
may see fit.
A general law concerning elections
by voting bonded Indebtedness, by
counties, municipal corporations, and
districts, so that they may be held,
especially to refund outstanding
bonds at a lower rate of interest,
without having special enabling acts
passed,
Amend law concerning salaries of
assessors.
Pass local option law. The Gov
ernor favors a vote every two years
on the question Of whiskey license in
every incorporated city, town or viii
lage, and outside of them in the
smallest political division practi-
cable.
Consider the Virginia debt. No
limitation will be placed on the Leg
islature as regards this matter. The
Governor feels that he should not
restrict the Legislature in this re-
spect in the least
Pass bills raising committees or
commissions to investigate subjects
Of legislation, and report to the next
session.
The legislators will be offered an
opportunity to make a record for
themselves, if they will forego the
pleasure Of playing to the galleries
and enter upon the extra session with
the determination to do their duty
as they see it, without regard to party
politics. The subjects they will be
called to consider are all economic
and mean much to the future q West
Virginia.
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president Prof. C. w. Boyd. The
nomination was seconded by Prof. j..
f. j. Clark and Byrd Prillerman.
But Prof. Boyd declined the nOmina-
ton, and Prof. J. McHenry Jones.
moved that Mr.. Scott, the present
incumbent be elected by reclamation.
The motion was put by Prof. Jones
and unanimously adopted. The other
officers are as follows: First vice
president, Prin. f. L. Ram, Blue
field; second vice president, Mrs.
Julia v Wilkerson, Mcdonald; third
vice president, Prin. Lee r. Jordan,
Point Pleasant; secretary, Miss Mary
L. J. Jones, Charleston, treasurer;
Miss Mary Eubank, Institute; his
torian, Byrd Prillerman, Institute.
By motion the president was au-
thorized to appoint the members OF
the board Of directors, end amOunc-
ed his appointments at the evening
session.
Prin. E. l.. Ram, Of Bluelleld, was
then introduced and read a most eX-
Cellent paper on "Punishments,
kinds, and methods Of, in the PUB
lie Schools. " Many desired to dis
cuss this valuable paper, but the
nit.
Hon S. W. Storks, the State Ii
brarian, was introduced and given a
hearty greeting by the teachers. Mr..
Starks spoke in the interest Of the
Advocate, but incidentally gave some
most valuable suggestions on our
duty to take advantage Of the great
opportunities offered by the state Of
West Virginia. He paid glowing
tribute to the tangible results beisg
accomplished by the West Virginia
Colored institute.
The Association adjourned for the
noon recess The afternoon session
convened at 2:30 o'clock.
Prof. John +. J. Clark was intro
duced and read paper on the
difficulties in Building Standard
High School. Mr.. Clark showed a
rare acquaintance with the subject.
THE paper was discussed by S. II.
Guss. \. B.. Prin., of the Normal
Department Of the West Virginia
ColOred Institute. President J. Nc
Henry Jones also discussed the sub
ject. The points that seemed to
elicit the most attention we're the
laboratory, indifference OF Patrons,
and too expensive clothing on the
part Of the pupils.
The Jefferson District Teachers
institute was in session In st. Adams
and upon invitation Z of President
Scott the members OF the institute
Ecame to the afternoon session 6f the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-05

his city but the hearty welcome COM
ing from the young lady who so
gracefully, opens the door Of hos
pltality to the homes of her people
Tor us is kindness which we shall
remember with lasting gratitude. It
sometimes happens that the privilege
OF city even when ACCOMPANIED
with words Of good will is only an
expression Of official courtesy which
may mean much or little, but when
we near a hearty come in and lodge
with u.s. there can be no doubt as
TO the genuinenesS Of the welcome.
We know our lines have fallen in
pleasant places and we feel like ex-
claiming in the language Of the hui
moriSt After evolutionists have
told us where We came from and the
olog1ans where we are going, we will
glad to say we are here
In accepting your royal welcome.
permit me to say we do not come to
your beautiful town as d pleasure
party on holiday trip seeking our
enjoyment at your expense. Had we
OON'''''''NN N"I O"u IOullOTJ most or
us | doubt not would have chosen to
remain on Thanksgiving day in that
dearest Of all spotS--we cali home,
| We do not come seeking any pecun-
lary benefit for ourselves or because
we were sent as delegates. But we
| nave gathered here from the banks
Iot the Big Sandy. from the valley
Ioi New River, from the Flat TOP
section in short. from where the
state rests her head on the tops OF
the Aileghenies to where she bathe1v
| her feet in the Ohio we come sol1v
Tor tn purpose Of advancing the
CAUSE Of education in our common
wealth. We have come hither at
Our personal expense and not one of
us Will be. reimbursed from any
source for the money spent or time
lost Now without the slightest de-
sire for applause or for invidious
comparisons may I ask when have
you had such a body as your guest
before? ....@.... ,..,......>...... +. ~.
Notwithstanding the personal sac-
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B. PRILLERNIAN, HISTORIAN

class of children who get from under
the control of parents. They 90
when they please and come when
they please. No one dares modest or
make them afraid. The grade teach
er and parent worry along till Tom
reaches the 9Th grade, then the good
thoughtful mother reads catalogue
from some boarding school The
thought just comes to her that this
rough boy can be transformed. She
can send him away a year and he
will come back as refined and polish
ed q young man as one would wish
to see. So the high school loses
many pnpils in order that they NAV
be taken from evil influences around
them in the city.
After scholars have reached the
high school they are constantly fall
ing out. The girls outnumber the
boys. The Freshman class is the
largest. is constant falling
off, onl" few reach the senior year.
The reasons for this, are,
First: Many Of our parents are
poor. They often need the aid Of
the boys to help support the rest Of
the family. The school and the pu-
pill must suffer that he may take the
few dollars he can earn week to
help meet the expense Of the home.
Second: There Is such a high stand
ard Of living now that girls and
boys will not wear plain. common.
every day clothes. While it is not
encouraged by teachers, we all know
that most Of our scholars do not feel
at ease among those withbetter. They
are forced to quit school or, are CON-
PEELED to find work to do while in
school. Where they are not very
strong minded they fail to Ecep up
with classes and drop out.
Graduates who do nothing hinder
the growth Of the school. All the
eyes Of community are on the
young people who have finished the
school course. A young man was
asked why he spent so many years in
school just to walk the streets. His
answer was, Simply for the culture
1T, gives me- 1t. Is we'll to be cul-
tired bat thers iS q demand tor use
L. u H.a i ~
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f:sTHURsDAY, DEC. s, 1907.