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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
MONEY IN SKUNKS
Revenue 10 the Stale of Maine Reaches the Sum of si7.Ooo
 Annually
BEATS HONEY TRADE

Augusta, Me, Jan 12-Skunks net annual revenue to the state of Maine of from $125.OoO to $15O,O0O according to recent investigation into the skunk hunting industry. This is double the amount received from the honey-making industry. Nearly 25,- 0O0 gallons of skunk oil are produced in Maine every year, and there is 2 wide demand for it owing to the cu- rative properties is said to have for rheumatism and other ailments. The increasing popularity sof the oil has caused the price to advance within a year $1 n gallon. the wholesale price now being $5 gallon. An average skunk produces one quart of oil
 The fur of this disagreeable but profitable little animal is also valu- able, the prices for skins varying with the fashion. The dark skins are the more valuable, pure black skin being worth from S1 to $2. according to quality. Three years ago the skin of dark skunk brought from S2.j0 to S3. The muskrat skin has largely re placed that of the skunk in popular favor in recent years and forced down the prices of the latter. Strip ed skins are dyed and blended to make coats and boas and the black skins are used for muffs.
 The skunk hunting season lasts from the middle of September until well into November
 Black skunks are becoming nore scarce in this state on account of their great popularity. but in New York and Pennsylvania there are scientifically conducted skunk farms where light colored skunks are kept for breeding purposes and the dark ones killed for their fur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
CUT TO PIECES
Body of George Terry of The ShoShone Indian Council
 Was Horribly Mutilated.
HE WAS A HALF BREED

Lander, Wyo. Jan 12.-George Terry, head of the Shoshone Indian council was murdered Thursday night as he came out of the council lodge on the Indian reservation. He was first knocked down with a war club and his body was then cut to pieces with knives. The murder is supposed to have resulted from a family feud No arrests have been made. but sus- picion points strongly to several prominent Indians. Terry was half breed son of the famous Mormon, Bishop Terry of Utah. He was a sQuaw and had lived on the Shoshone reservation for more than twenty five years.
 Terry's barn and horses were re- gently burned mysteriously.
 The proposed abandonment of Fort Washkie will it is believed by lead ing citizens, result in grave distur- bances among the Indians, who are in awe of the soldiers. The Sho-, shones and Arapahoes are sworn en- emies and there are factions in both tribes always ready to fight.
 Rev John Roberts, for thirty years missionary among the Shoshones, fears for the worst when the troops are removed and the post abandoned. The Shoshones greatly outnumher the Arapahoes, from whom they diff fer greatly in origin, religion and customs. and whom they regard as usurpers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
SILK MERGER NOW.
Plans to Form a Big Combine On
 Dress Silks.

New York, Jan 1o-The Herald says plans are reaching completion for the formation of new nlereger to be known as the American SlllS company. It is proposed to nave a capital stock of S22,500,0o0 and will control a large percentage of the domestic output in dress silk.
 Promotion of the new combination and the negotiations which have car ried It to it's present stage are in the hands of HI. w. Bennett X company bankers. of this city.
 H. W. Bennett, who has gathered and owns options on a large number of silk plants. said yesterday that the present plans had in view the control of thirty silk mills in Pennsylysnla, New Jersey, New York and New England. These plants, he said, con- tained five thousand looms. with adequate spinning and dyelng faclli- ties. and representing the highest de- velopment of the dress silk industry of the United States. They produce. he says, SIo.Oo0.0o0 in silk goods an- nually.
 One of the largeet plants tn be &C., 'quired by the American Silk company is the York Silk Manufacturing com pany of York, Pa. Mathew c. Collins is it's general manager. It. is under stood that Mir Collins is interested in the proposed American Silk company and will become the general manager of the enlarged concern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Charges of District Atlorney Moran of Boston Againsf
 Certains Citizens Fall FIal
GRAND JURY ACTS
Suits for Libel are Now PendIna Against The District Attorney Growing Out of His Accusa.
 lions of Forgery.

Boston, Jan 12-The Suffolk como V grand jury report no bill today. against Wilson H. Fairbanks. former Massachusetts commission to inc Lewis and Clark exposition at ort- land, Ore. who was charged with forgery in connection with the ne- counts of his office. Charges wera originally made against MT Fairbanz by District Attorney John B. Moran as candidate for governor last fail. Mr Moran based his charges, he said on an an affidavit given to him bv James N. Perkins who was secretarv 10 the Massachusetts commission, to the erect that vouchers and docu- ments covering expenditures had been forged.
 Mr Fairbank, who is now the Massachusetts commissioner to inc Jamestown exposition has sued both MT Moran and MT Perkins, alleging libel and asking for damages in the sum of 5000 in each case
 A no bill was reported also in th0 case of former Alderman Francis S. Linehan of this city, now a senator in the legislature, who was charred With being illegally interested in a contract which had been awarded by the city government for work on Boston common. The charges were made originally by the Good Govern ment association and were taken up and presented to the grad jury by the district attorney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Oyertaken By a Heavy Freight Train It Was Bumped and
 the Occupants Injured
ONE MAN LOST A LEG
One of the Injured Ran to a House and Asked For ASSistance--F Family Thought Him Crazy and Re.
 fused to Listen 10 Him.

New Hartford, Jan 12-A disabled freight engine which was steaning toward Hartford was overtaken by double headed freight train two miles north of the station of Collins vile on the Central New England realroad to-day and the four men on the wild engine were quite seriously injured although none of the crew of the freight train was hurt None of the engines was disabled or deraiIed so that traffic over the line was not disarranged The injured men are: Michael O'Neil, conductor; Fred Frank, engineer; John Myers. fire man, and William Kerrigan, brake man.
 The wild engine was disabled while hauling a freight train at Canaan last night. and this morning the train crew were ordered to get the engine into Hartford under steam. The engine started ahead of the freight but could not make fast time. It was oyertaken on q sharp curve and in snow squall by the freight which was coming lively un- der the power of two engines. The crew on the wild engine say that they did not hear the approaching train and did not see it until it came around the curve. At the first shock of impact the steam pipe connections in the wild engine broke enyelopiIg the crew in cloud of steam. O'Ncil was thrown out of the cab and down the embankment being follow ed by the forward trucks of the en- zine. and these falling upon him crushed a leg so that it had to be amputated later. The wild engine ran three miles before it was stopped as the enginee. was powerless to use his brakes. Kerrigan although suffer- ing intense pain ran to the nearest house and tried to gain admittance by telling the inmates 10 go and lag the SOS out of Hartford The people there however, would not believe him and thinking he was crazy refused to listen to him. Kerrigan then ran to the next house where after yelling with his last ounc of strength to flag the train fell over unconscious. The family at this house sent messenger to the station and the agent there got word 10 the station beyond and stop ped the Hartford train. O'Neil was cared for until a surgeon could be obtained and he sent the man to Collinsville where leg was aplpu- tated and the patient put on the spe- cial train which also bore the other members of tho crew to the Litchdeid county hospital at Winsted. After the wild" engine stopped the three men on 1t practically toppled out of the car for all were very badly scald- ed about the head and shoulders. One of the freight engines followed the wild engine and tho crew picked up the men and took them into Collins vile where special train was made up to take them to the hospital. The disabled engine was later pushed into Hartford. The leading engine of the freight was damaged somewhat by the collision but not enough to put 1t out of commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
DONG WAS SHOT.
Hlghbinder Outbreak in Oak lands Chinatown Ended in
 Death of One and Injuries.
QUARREL OVER GIRL

Oakland, Cal, Jan 12.--One Chin- csc was killed and four wounded in highbinder outbreak in Chinatown last night. The trouble opened with the assassination of Lee Book Dong, a capitalist. Dong was shot while he was seated at the supper table in his home.
 Two Chinese were admitted to the room where Dong was eating, and each fired one shot from a revolver and fled. Dong died almost instant ly. The killing of Dong seemed to have been the signal for general fight. Before the shooting ceased four Chinese had been shot and more or less seriously injured. The police say the trouble was due to quarrel among the Chinese over a girl who lives at Dong's home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Hest Encyclical of Pope Plus < Leaves No Other Alternative 
 For the People
WANTED MODlFICATI
Hesita,ins Between Obedience to Rome and Schlsm They WillMeet Next Week 10 Discuss the
 Matter in Various Phases.

Paris, Jan 12.-The encyclical is- sued yesterday by the pope seeming ly puts an end to the hopes of the moderates of all shades of opinion that the church would eventually ac- commodate itself to the new condi- tions in France. Although many of the French bishops unquestionably would prefer an intermediate solu- tion of the difficulties, confronted as they now are by the choice between obedience or schism, it is foregone conclusion that at the meeting of the episcopacy here January IS they will simply register the pope's decision. The consequences are likely to be deplorable from every point of view. The majority of the clergy and Catholics generally recognize that there Is practically no chance of the church emerging victorious from the struggle. On the contrary, the lot of the church will be only harder. If 1t is the vatican's purpose to drive France to Canossa" it must fail. as no matter how desirable negotiations might have been at the beginning the mere suggestion now of negotiat- ing would mean the instant downfall of the cabinet. If the object of the vatican is to arouse the Catholics to seek redress at the polls, the first at- tempt at organization for tha pur- pose will be met by a measure au- thorizing the government to regard all priests as being subjects of for eign power. This step. however, as Premier Clemenceau has announced, will only be taken as last resort. Even M. Jaures, the socialist leader. refers respectfully to the consequences which the papal encylical will entail. He says:
 The pope desires to save the dog ma and the hierarchy. In reality he is preparing their ruin. Attila was the scourge of God. Plus x is the scourge of the church."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
WANT A SHOEMAKER.
Lynn Union Desires Recognition on
 State Board.

Lynn, Mass, Jan 12.-In an effort to retain a shoemaker upon the state board of conciliation and arbitration, the Lynn council of the Boot and Shoe Workers union to-day sent to every shoe trade union in the state a circular calling for a conference to act upon successor to Richard P. Barry of Lynn. the labor representa- tive on the board. The Lynn council states that it "does not and will not support any candidate" and warns the unions against endorsing seekers of the office.
 As at present made up the arbi- tration board consists of one labor representative, one man for the en,- ployers' interests and one neutral person. The term of Mir Barry, the labor representative, expires July |, 1907.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
CEMENT
 RELATIONS Meeting To.Night of Employees and Employers at Home of
 Mrs Potter Palmer
CIVIC FEDERATIONS
Many Speakers to Be Heard Among Them August Belmont and W. D. MahOn Who is We'll Known
 in Waterbury.

Chicago, Jan 12-The meeting of employers and employees tonight at the home of Mrs Potter Palmer will be presided over by Franklin Mac veagh and promises to be the largest gathering of the kind ever held here. Up to last night invitations had been accepted by 550 persons, Between 175 and 200 are from labor union of ficiaIs. About an equal number of prominent manufacturers have prom ised to attend and business men have monifested great interest.
 While the chief purpose is to ex- plain to employers and employees the aim and objects of the National Civic federation with a view to establishing a branch here. it is not expected one will be organized immediately.
 Little or no oposition is expected from the labor unions. The latter de- clare they are always ready to meet with employers in friendly spirit and that if a body can be launched that will substitute conciliation for strikes and lockouts, they will vel come it.
 The policy of the federation is to allow the parties in interest to settle their differences between themselves, but it frequently happens in a strike that one side refuses to meet the rep resentatives of the other and the strike continues
 The federation. in such cases, aims to conciliate the employing side through the large employers it has among it's members, while the labor representatives perform similar ser vice among the unions. Once tie contending parties are brought to- gether in conference the settlement of a dispute is made easy.
 The work of the federation will be explained by August Belmontfo the employers. while W D. Mahon, p. J. Keefe and W. s. Stone will speak from the labor standpoint, and Seth Low will show the interest the gener- al public has in averting industrial conflicts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Bryan. ,n ...... -. wreck.

GREAT FALLS. Mont. Jan. 12--A Montana Central westbound train. In which Mir. and Mrs. William ]. Bryan were passengers. hit e switch engine and some cars in the Great Falls yards. The locomotive of the passenger train was partly demolished. the baggage car was wrecked. and several passen- gers were bruised. MT. and Mrs. Bryan were both thrown from their seats, but suffered m '-'r--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
STONE BEATS HARER.
Crane Drops Out of Tourney. Mo.
 Laughlin Comes In.

Hartford. Jan 12.-Before a good sized crowd and in an interesting game. Bob Stone. the Waterbury champion. defeated Professor Harer In the New England championship pool tournament at CampbeIl's last evening. The score was 150 to 76: Crane. who was to have played Stone. was unable to appear. as he Is con- fined to his bed with tons.litis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Needed a Deodcrixer.

Joel Moore. of Bangor. or Deacon Joel, as he was more commonly called, arose. one evening in prayer meeting to tell his experiences, and give advice to his more unfortunate friends who were out of the fold.
 My friends" said he. there is no time like the present. Twont help putin it of an putin il oil till the las hour in the afternoon. Repent now and be saved. for death will steal upon ye like thief in the night an re know not when he's a comin'. Why. my dear friends. with every breath I draw. some one drops dead. -
 A small boy. way back ia the audi eace. exclaimed in 6 nasal voice: Say. mister. why don't you try sloves7-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
SHUT OFF THE GAS.
Fears of Asphyxiation in Vermont
 Town.

Winooski, Vt, Jan l2.--Fearing a repetition of the gas asphyxiation horror of last Saturday night. when the entire family of George H. De- vino, consisting of six persons. was suffocated, many people of this town have had their supply of gas. shut of and complaints have been made to the gas company of new leaks in the mains Several leaks have been reported already and a large force of men have been employed digging up the streets to locate the breaks. The Devino house in which the six people died last Saturday night is not connected with the gas main. but it is believed that the gas leaked in from the street through the sewer connections.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Found Dead fin Bed.

New Haven, Jan 12.-A we'll dressed man of middle age. who, last night registered in one of the local hotels as Maurice Hones of Spring field, was found dead in his bed this morning. Nearby was an empty vial which had contained laudanum and the coroner who was called in said he had drank the poison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
DESPERATE BATTLE.
Russian Police Killed in Fight With
 Workmen. f

St Petersburg, Jan 12.-Desferate lighting between police and workmen occurred in the Okhta quarter of this city last night during a domiciliary search. When the police appeared three workmen who were in the building extinguished all the lights and opened fire on the police. The latter responded and the fusilate was continued for some time in total darkness. The workmen finally re- treated after killing two district in spectors and two policemen and wounding three policemen. A num- Der of firearms were discovered in the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Bank wrecker Dead.

Philadelphia, Jan 1s.-George S. Work. who was sent to prison for wrecking the Bank of America and the American Life Insurance com pany sixteen years ago. died her last night at the residence of his daugh- ter. aged 67 years. The collapse of these institutions caused a big finan- cial sensation. State Senator John ]. MacFarlane and other prominent men were involved in the failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Some Gems From Our
 Clearance
 Sale.

1 Beautiful Chartered Oak BuGue value s75.oo, special S4500.
 l Beautiful Qusrtered Oak BuRck value 5000. special $500.
 Beautiful Chartered Oak Bu8se value S2sOo. special $21.oO.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Chins Closet. value s27.oo. special s2o0A
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak eido. board, value s57O0. special $z2.A
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak BuGse value 5000. special ss7.5O. 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Chins Closet. value s32.oo, special &2l0o.
 Crystal Cabinet. all glass, valuo 5000. special 5000.
 1 Chartered Oak Extension TGblA value $500, special sls75.
 Hot S.75 Box Seat Dining Cnairs at g per cent discount.
 RED TAGS marx the cIearancs Sale prices. They are scaftered throughout the entire store. Fund ture suitable for every room b tbo house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
French Bishop in Rome.

Rome. Jan 12.--The bishop of Dijon. Mgr Dadelle, who was recently fined by the French courts for vio- lation of the church and state separa- tion law. arrived here to-day and was received by the pope, with whom he discussed the situation of the church in France. The bishop expects to go direct from Rome to the meeting of the French bishops in Paris, January IS. with the latest instructions from the vatican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
New York Cnurf House.

New York. Jan 12.--Pians are uu- der way for the erection of a new county court house in ths city. The board having the matter in charge has recommended a site taking in three blocks on Union square ex- tending from Fourteenth to seren- teelth streets. Irving place and Union square. The site alone. fl is estimated. will cost the city sS.sIs.- soc The building Itself wiII coss SC .oe0, ,vo0 more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Murderer Under Arrest.

Boston. Jan 12.-Toti Onofrio. known also as Domonico Teti, who IS wanted in Rockland, Me, on tho charge of murdering Ralph Confont, a young Italian kiln tender. Thurs- day night, was arrested here early to- day by the Boston police on the ar- rival Of the steamer Bay State from Maine ports. The man admitted his identity. He was held to await tha arrival of the Maine authorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
c. w. A. GLASSES.
Teachers are Now Ready for Pupils
 at St Patrick's Hall.

The classes at the Catholic Wom- ems association have started the sec ond term of work. Any who desire to join them may do so. but should do so without fail immediately. It is especially desired that all who intend to belong to the classes will be pres- ent at the lessons to be given next week. The subjects taught include shorthand. dressmaking. millinery and art work. In the shorthand class individual instruction is given and in all the other classes the work of each pupil is carefully inspected by the teacher and each pupil receives share of her personal attention. Any one desiring to spend one night week in this manner will find that 1t will be not only time well spent but agreeably spent as all the classes are in wholly informal man. ner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
McGran Now a Hern.

los Angeles. Jan 12-Msnagcr Nc. Graw. the New baseball idol. Is the hero of southern Califorpis. By climb ing out of the door of careening carriage as IL was being whiriad through a crowded street by runaway horses. seizlng the reins. and after be- ing dragged through the mud for TWO long blocks. bringing the fear-mad- dened animals to a halt McGraw Thursday night probably saved his wife and their companion. Mrs F. !. Weller cf New York. from serious 1T not fatal injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
THE JACQUES MORTGAGE.
Another One for s5,OOO Was Placed
 On Thcater To-day.

With the permission of the probate court mortgage. making the third one. was placed on the Jacques the ater to-day, the amount being s5.- 900. The first was for $1S.000, which is held by the Dime Savings bank. the second for s7.50o. which with that put on to-day is held by NJ. E. Keeley, ST, making a total of s30.5Q0. The last one is to pay for the improvements made in the the ater last summer. The first and sec ond have been on the property for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Wales Defeated England.

London. Jan 12.-The opening contest of the series of international Rugby matches played annually be- tween the four nationalties of the United Kingdom. was played to-day at Swansea and resulted in victory for Wales over England by the score of ss to 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Jo~ Grim a ouitter.

Philadelphia. Jan 17.-Tomuy Burns. ~ho fought the notable tueu- ty round battle with Jack O-Bripu. practically made Joe Grin. the Itsl- ian champion qsit in a three round bout sf the Lyceum theater Thursiz- night Grim had signed . confrsrt to tox the Canadian three rounds Of three minutes each Before going into the rinx he insisted that the rounds be cat to one rninate each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
NfcCrea Now . Director.

New Haven. Jan 12.-At the regu- lar monthly meeting of the board of directors of the New York, New Ha- vel and Hartford railroad. held In the Grand Central station in New York to-day. James McCrea vas elect ed a director to i'll the vacancy caused by the death of the late A. J. Cassaft-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Car. I,na.led Min f,nrd.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan 12-Thirty cars loaded with GoIdneid ore valued at s7.ee8.0o0 arrived here yesterday and remained all night closely guard ed by armed men The ore viIl be turned into shining bars Of gold and silver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Law to Proven, Marriage.

Salt Lake City. Jan 12.-Dr T. B. Beatty. secretary. of the state board of health. in his annual report re- port recommends that legislation be passed 10 prevent the marriage of people mentally deficient aud incapa- ble of the burdens of the marriage state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-12
Must Play With Ncrark.

New York. Jan 12-willism Gil. bert. who has been playing second base for the New York National league base ball team. will play with Newark Of the Eastern league. vas the announcement made in this city to-day.