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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
ROADS AND RIVERS
Rainy Day Conditions at Ex. change Place and North Square

Representative Charles A. Allerton or Middlebury, who Ia member Of the legislative committee on roads. rivers and bridges, stated to-day that II the city of Waterbury does not properly repair Exchange place and North square so that on rainy days people can cross these thoroughfares without fear of being drowned, he Will do what he can to have bridges erected for the use of the people. Representative Abner P. Hayes in- formed him that the residents of the north end are particularly sore against the city engineering depart ment on account of the condition of North square on wet and slushy days. For temporary use he suggested that ferry be used. The paving of North square. he said. cost the ad- joining property holders thousands or dollars, yet they are not bit bet ter off to-day than before the paw ing. He said that one day last week while crossing the square he was swept on his pedals by the force of the current of water and slush that rushed down from Bishop street, cov- ering the entire square. In view of this state of affairs Representative Allerton. who was formerly a resi- dent of Waterbury, promised his col league that he shall do all in his power as member of the committee on rivers, roads and bridges to have things fixed up permanently on both North square and Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
THE BURNS CLUB.
Great Time Next Friday Evening ine
 City Hall.

The annual concert and ball given under the auspices of the Waterbury Burns club will be held at City hall on Friday evening next. The hall will be decorated and dancing will be enjoyed after the entertainment. The following program has been arr ranged:
 Song ."The Battle of Stirling"
 R. E. Bayley. Sailors Hornpipe ..... c. C. Craig Quartet ....."J Jock O'Hazeldean" Mrs Wright Calvert, Mrs Bartlett. Nr
 Davis and Mir Bayley. Song .. Draw the Sword, Scotland"
 Mir Davis. Shean Trews ...... MT Craig Song. Down the Burn. Davy Lad"
 Mrs Bartlett. Duet. "The March O. the Cameron Men.'
 MT Davis and Mir Bayiey. Irish Jig ...........-... Mir Craig Quartet-"B Bonnie Banks O Lock- Iomond."
 Mrs wright-Calvert. Mrs Bartlett, Mfr
 Davis and Mir Bayley. "Auld Lang Syne" ....... Company
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
OBJECTS TO SALOON
Father karam Does Not Want
 One Opposite Church.


 The county commissioners to-day in the district court room heard the remonstrance of the Rev Father Karam, pastor of the church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and several of his parishioners to permitting William Mccarthy to transfer his saloon H. cense from 145 Washington avenue to 292 South Main street. The pro- posed location of the transfer is in Eagles hall building and almost di- rectly opposite Father Karam's church.
 Those who favored the proposed transfer did so on the grounds that a saloon was necessary at 292 South Main because Eagles hall is always occupied by entertainments and the patrons would appreciate the accom- modation saloon would give them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
FATHER HARTY's CHANGE.
Bishop Tierney Transfers Him to
 New Haven.

Deep River, Jan 21.-Rev Andrew F. Harty of St Joseph's Catholic church notified his congregation after mass yesterday that he had been transferred by Bishop Tierney to St Joseph's church, New Haven. The announcement came as surprise and all his parishioners express a felling of regret at the change.
 Father Harty came here about ten years ago and has had charge. of St Joseph's church, Chester, where the parochial residence is. St Johns church in Saybrook. The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Essex and St Michael's church In Higganum. He made many friends in this section and was highly respected by all de- nominations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
uR0oKLYH BRtEFs.

James White of North Riverside street, is ill East Liverpool, O., at' tending the funeral of n relative. The ten year old daughter of George Griswold of Highland avenue
 was operated on Saturday for ap. pendicitis.
 Johnnie Edmunds who has been playing such a good game for the
 Brooklyn polo team will be here after he plays with the Benedict X Burn ham five. where he was originally slated for.
 4At meeting of the Brooklyn Athletic club yesterday the following new members were initiated: Frank Hollywood, Lawrence Lahey, William Carroll, Richard Logan, Joseph Ham lon, and Thomas Bockwitch.
 The Rosebud Athletic club will introduce novelty at the dance, which they will give at Concordia hall on Wednesday evening, February $. On that evening every young or old man that enters the hall will be compelled to pay quarter of q dol lar, but the ladies will he admitted free. \ big attendance Is expected.
 The following participated ill the handball games at the B. A. c. rooms yesterday, the winners being the first named, J. and H. Cunning ham vs J. Leary and J. Walsh, NJ. Carroll and F .Leary vs NJ. Madden and NJ. Sullivan, c. Smith and R. Schlosser vs F. Cronan and. F. Ed monds vs D. Blansfield and E. Flynn. NJ Conway and J. Hartley vs P. Clark and c. Beckwlch, A. Carroll and J. Carney vs r. Burns and J. Duane, W. and ]. Koloski vs J. Carney and A. Carroll, C. Smith and R. Schlosser ys NJ. Tierney and w. Howard, NJ. Tierney and W. Howard vs J. Ileary and !. Walsh.
 Thursday evening, February 2, is the date decided upon for the housewarming, which is to be given in the new rooms of the Town Plot school. The district committee and the committee composed of the teachers of the school will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening to complete the arrangements. There was some hitch about agreeing upon the date but it seems to be the gen. eral opinion that no more fitting oc- casion could be selected than Wash ington's birthday to hold the social session at the new rooms. The resi- dents of Town Plot expect to have a high old time at the school on the night of the house-warming.
 Although there has been no op- position as yet to the plan of the members of tue Brooklyn and Town Plot Improvement committee to place a watering trough in the triangular space in front of the Duggan school, it is not likely that the board of al- dermen will look upon the petition with favor. It is probable that they will inform the petitioners that the trough at the corner of Bank and Riverside streets is sufficient for the needs of the Brooklyn horses. The space where the proposed tank is to be placed is where Bank street and Washington avenue intersect. and during the winter when the going is bad, horsemen would undoubtedly consider the tank more of nuisance than help, as 1t would in all proba- bility cause them much annoyance at times. It appears that there are things needed in Brooklyn just at present more than tank for horses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
THE POLICE COURT.
Witnesses Were Fined $5 for Con.
 tempt of Court.

tempt Of Court.
 It took an hour in the city court to- day to find out who banged Biaggi Bilangione on the head with base ball bat on Chatfield avenue, Sunday afternoon, January IS. Paolino Boticelli, PasQuale Capobianco and Michael Carpenelli were charged with the offense. Officer Gabriel was In the thick of the fight, but he could not say how 1t began. Bilangione was laid out with three bad cuts in his head inflicted by the base ball bat and he was covered with blood. There was crowd of 1000 there, according to the evidence of Paul Suma, one of the witnesses, and even he could not say how the trouble started.
 The complainant testified that Car penellt banged him with the bat. while Alesandro Delcarto and Giufuli Giulfoldo, witnesses for the state. told Detective Colesanto Saturday morning that they saw the accused In the row. This morning they would not say that they did see them there. Judge Burpee told Colesanto to ask the men why they changed their statements and they said they had no idea of having said other than what they stated this morning. These men were each fined $5 for contempt of court in not stating evidence within their knowledge and the others were each fined $10 and costs for assault
 Michael Smith, tall wiry looking young man, bore evidence of the fool ishness of trying to get the better of a policeman on duty. Officer Brickel saw Smith rolling around Bank street Sunday morning about 1 o'clock. He advised him to go homo as he seemed under the influence of drink considerably. The man acted as if he were crazy. He ran in and out of the Why restaurant several times. He passed and repassed the officer and then the latter thought it was about time to repeat his fath- erly advice to go home. Smiths an- swer was challenge to fight. This the officer could not afford to Ignore and Smith went for him. It was rough and tumble for a while. Then Smith with blow split the offlcer's helmet. For this the oficer banged Smith on the head few times and It was quite evident from Smiths de- meanor and the bandages on his head this morning that he still felt the blows. He had veritable turban of linen on his head. He had nothing to sp- for himself. He evidently felt too sick to say anything and he was fined $20 and costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
NUTMEG CARVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

The contractors in the rule depart ment of the Chapin Stevens company at New Hartford. posted notices Sat urday saying that the wages of the help in the rule department will be increased from 5 to 25 per cent.
 It has been learned that Thomas Fitzgerald of Windsor Locks, sup posed by the authorities in Havana to be K. NJ. Saul, has succeeded in be- ing released from Jail in Havana. where he was confined for more than two months unjustly.
 Father Bedding of Unionville entertained his choir at Longs hotel dining parlor. Hartford. last evening. Plates were laid for seventy. The party went and returned by special trolley car. The tables were prpttily decorated and the affalr was most enjoyable.
 Mir and Mrs Patrick Coffey of Win sted are making an effort to obtain information regarding Mrs Coffey's sister. nun. who it is supposed was stationed in a convent in Kingston at the time of the recent earthquake. As a number of Catholic institutions are reported to have been destroyed. io- cal relatives are fearful lest she Is among the dead.
 Ex-Senator A. W. Page and his partner. W. T. Hincks of Bridgeport. are offering for sale at auction their law library. Printing announcements have been sent 10 lawyers through out the state with a catalogue of the several collections. The sale will be conducted by Henry (. DisselL An addendHm to the list mentions also ga alrre line of city charters. state registers. etc"
 Estimates are being made on the plans of Architect Joseph A OFBrica of Bridgeport for . building % he erected on High street for T. I. and X. c. NcMaho7 of Bridgeport. It wilI b. Of frame construction, shre stories high and a high brick base ment. and Ersvei rocf Therr wlE be. arrangements fer eight fsmsl.eS. with Eve roussss fn each feasrsrs |. provided wi.h ail snpvsvemea*s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
DROVE ON TROLLEY TRACKS. Trolley Car Came Along and Demo1.,
 ished Wagon

Two young men. undoubtedly strangers in the vicinity where they were driving. came to grief near Overlook on the waterville trolley line about 12:30 Saturday evening They were driving towards Water. vile and were following the car tracks when their carriage vns struck and demolished by . trolley car. The occupants of the vehicle were thrown out. but yer not in- jured. Neither was the horse which vas the property of Treat q ohnson- The fellows did net know the way to WstsrsiIle- but were under the sup position that they would roaeh thero Ey follouinG the troenA 7hoy uunlA hnva II thoy hA1 uok mne fha =.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People. Mulcahy council, K of C., will give a dance in Knights of Columbus hall tomorrow evening.
The annual banquet of the men of St Johns parish will be held at The Elton Thursday night.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus will be celebrated by banquet at the New Haven house, New Haven, on Thursday evening, February 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
The Ziglatzki-Marks Co
SIXIY-1WO KILLED AND WOUNDED
Tons of Gunpowder Loaded on Car Exploded With Terrific Force Near Terre Haute-Engine
 Thrown Fifty Feet.
110-116 South Main.

NeQr Terre H0utc-Englne
 Thrown Fifty Feet. TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 21.-
 Twenty-seven charred, broken, mutilat- ed bodies were taken from the smold- ering ruins of the accommodation pas senger train on the Cleveland, Gin cinnati. Chicago and St. Louis (Big Four) railroad, following its destruc- ton by the explosion of a carload of powder as it passed freight train at Sandford, Ind, five miles west of Terre Haute. The number of injured will total at least thirty-five.
 The cause of the disaster has not been fully explained, but several theo- ries are advanced. The result was terrible. The shock was felt for thir. ty miles, many believing it be an earthquake.
 The entire train. including the loco. motive, was blown from the track, the coaches were demolished, the engine was hurled fifty feet and the passen. gers were either blown to pieces, con. sumed by fire or rescued in an injured condition.
 Some of the thirty-five injured will die. The most severely hurt are in hospitals at Terre Haute.
 One theory of the disaster is that gas escaping from an oil pipe line en. tered the powder car standing by the pipe and that spark from the passen. ger locomotive ignited the gas.
 The belief was expressed by one or two persons that the disaster was due to the act of tramp or an intoxicated man who may have fired a shot into the car.
 Besides the passenger train, eight freight cars were blown to pieces by the explosion. Huge masses of iron were thrown hundreds of feet from the track. The tank of the passenger locomotive was hurled hundred feet, landing in gravel pit. The wrecked train and eight freight cars were con sumed by fire which broke out in the wreckage. Not building in Sandford escaped damage. Windows were shat. tered, dishes and furniture broken, and several doors were torn from hinges.
 There was no efficient fire brigade to fight the flames, and the bitter cold added to the suffering. s
 Under the wreckage of the baggage car was found a charred torso bear ing a lineman's belt and tools about the waist. Four mutilated bodies were found in a woods several hundred feet from the tracks.
 A thousand feet of track was torn up. and a great hole shows where the powder car stood. This car was bound from Concord Junction. Mass. to East Alton. H., and contained 500 kegs of powder.
 Mrs. Bud Wolfe and her two young of Sandford and A. Kuyken. dall, a fireman. are missing and are believed to he among the dead. Mfr. Wolfe was hurt and Is in a hospital.
 Charles Piker. section hand. who assisted in the rescue, said: Tt seems that God chose the worst night possi- ble for the accident. It was so cold and windy and dark. It Is tragic to think of the suffering" Five bodies were blown into the woods and found there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21
NOTICE.

NOllCE.
 The Board of Relief of the City of Waterbury will be in session on Janu- ary II, Is, IS, 22 and 25, from to 5 and to g p. m.: January s, 10, IA, IT, 21 and 24, from 2 to p. m.; January 2S, from g to 12 a. m, to and to p. m., at the office of the Board of Assessors, for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doings of the Boards of Asses sors and Equalization and any other business that may properly come be- fore said Board.
 IMRI A. SPENCER,
 JOHN F. GARREN,
 NJ. F. PARKINSON,
 1-f-19 Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21

The arrangement committee for the German supper to be given by the United German societies of St Ce- elias parish met at St Cecilia's hall yesterday afternoon. The event will occur on Thursday, January 3I. and no pains will be spared to make the supper a social as we'll as finan- ciai success. Should there be any fn- terested parties who wish to donate something toward the supper, especi- ally home made cake or bread. the same will be thankfully received by the committee at the St Cecilia-s new parish house. The arrangement com mittee consists of L. Fritshler. J. F. She'll. O. Hermann, F. CaSer. w. Keaft. J. Schaefer, ]. Faix. Mrs ]. Herman, Mrs ]. Morse. Mrs n. Schlupp. Mn ]. Faix. M. Dushon. Lena stsdIer. !. Arnbruster and Mrs ]. Argus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21

Notre Dame alumnae will hold an important meeting on Thursday even- ing, January 24. Rev Mother Super for desires to meet all members who can possibly attend as business of the utmost importance is to be tram sacted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-21

MT and Mrs Patrick Shugrue of Tracy avenue celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday evening. Many guests were present at the reception held at the home of the couple and several visitors from various parts of the state were on hand to make merry with Mir and Mrs Shugrue.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-30

would furnish the looked for solution
to the much talked of census question
If the matter was taken up as a
county affair it could be ascertained
just how many people there were in
the city proper and also in each of the
outlying districts.
The city council could then tell Just
how many additions would have to
be annexed to get the coveted 10000
people necessary for a first class city
without having taken the census itself.
If it We're found that the 10000
mark could be reached by adding
certain districts. these could be annex
ed and then the city could go through
the formality of taking it's own census
before applying for a first class city
charter.
1t is held by legal authorities that of
the city should take its own census
that it could not add territory later if
it were found that there were fewer
than 10000 people in the present city
limits.
Friends of the new scheme say that
it would thus. not only save expense
but would be a means of getting out
of the legal difficulty which has made
those most anxious in the new charter
matter afraid to proceed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-30
COMET sTREAks DOWN MAIN
Sleet Covered Trolley Affords Rare
Spectacle to Blase Walla
Wallans.

Ozone. green. pungent ozone in
spray 10 feet long was the unusual
phenomenon witnessed by pedestrians
on Main street early this morning
The pretty electrical exhibition was
caused by the first trip of the street
car under the sleet covered trolley.
The sleet which fell about $50 this
morning was of a peculiarly tenacious
variety and formed a thick coating OF
icy particles on the trolley. These par
ticles were charged with 500 volts OF
electricity by the passing car and as
they were torn off by the trolley
wheel fell off in a beautiful green
spray behind.
The ozone generated by the process
could be easily detected by the nostrils
from the sidewalk.
The brush of electricity given Off at
the point of contact of rails and wheel
and trolley and wire on rainy day
is a common sight but it is rarely that
conditions are favorable for the for
nation Of pretty little artificial comet
like the one which gave a free eNhlbl-
ton this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-30

A drunken colOred man. holding
razor directly over his throat ana
threatening to slash his head from his
shoulders was the condition in which
George Arvogast "a 16-year-old boy OF
Ereewater. Ore, was placed shortiy
before 4 o'clock this morning, while oc-
cunving a room in the Delmonico lodg-
ing house.
William Ford. who has just served
sentence in the county jail was ar
rostod ut o'clock this morning by Of
Acer Lambert and must answer to the
charge of sodomy.
Young Arvogast had engaged room
at the Delmonico and was in his room
os,ean when he was awakened by some
,ne in his room. AS it was dark,
+be how for short time. was unable 10
toll who the person was. Investigation
,roved the person to be Ford. colored
fellow.
When Ford first entered the room ne
demanded that the boy allow him TO
-et into bed. This the lad refused TO
do After drinking bottle OF whisky
in the room Ford left the place and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-30
O|RTY. DRUNKEN NEGRO CHASES BOY
OUT OF BED WITH AN UGLY RAZOR

returned shortly, fiOurishing a razor.
He held it above the boys throat and
threa tened to slash him from ear to
ear il he made an Outcry. After keep
ing the boy a prisoner for a time he
got into bed and attempted to accom-
plish his purpose.
Arvogast succeeded in getting away
from the negro and ran down stairs
in his underwear. barefooted. Officer
Lambert was On the street and imme-
diately went up stairs. Ford had es-
capped by the back stairs but was i'm
mediately found and placed in Jail. The
crime with which the man is charged
is a serious one and it is possible he
will do time in the penitentiary
Ford was convicted of stealing an
overcoat from ]. M. Keeler. a barber
for whom he was working. Captain
Mike Davis made the arrest. Ford re-
sisted and in striking him Davis Sc
verely injured his hand. Ford has
been in the employ Of Keeler for some
time and had previously enjoyed a good
reputation.
Ford was bound over to the superior
court in the sum OF $1,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-30
.Al|EN|STS To
DECIDE CASE
1hdw's fdte Seems 10 Rest
on Insanity Question
AGREES TO PLEAD CRAZY
Prisoner Evidently Realizes Only
Hope Rests Upon This
Defense
AGREES TO PLEAD CRAZY

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-At the open
ing of the Thaw trial this morning.
Justice Fitzgerald announced ne no
longer would permit the sketching of
the principals in the court room and
asked the artists present to leave.
May Mckenzie and Evelyn were the
only members of the Thaw contingent
present at the opening today. The alb
sence Of the others provoked the usual
gossip that new differences have arisen
in the family. Previous to the open
ing Of court. Thaw, in the prisoners
wife and May Mckenzie.
Harry c. Brearly. an advertising
,.gent. aged thirty. married. was chosen
is the tenth juror at 11:4O. to take the
place of Faire. Mrs. Carnegie and
Edward Thaw entered the court room
after the opening.
At the close of the morning session
35 of the last panel remained. When
Brearly was asked by the defendants
attorneys If he objected to insanity as
Qe1eflce Tor crime ne said, no. he
said he would give the defendant the
benefit of eSery reasonable doubt i'm
the question of insanity. Thaw's
mother and the Countess Of Yarmouth
sent word that they were suffering
from colds and would not appear today
unless relieved. A glance today at the
hands held by the lawyers for the state
and the defense sufficied to show that
the trial has become a struggle of
alienists. The issue is to be whether
or not Thaw was temporarily insane
when he shot White. For the first time
when he appeared today, the prisoner
was reConciled to the plea of insanity
During the examination of Henry
W. James Telefair. Jerome announced
that Delaney Nicol wouldn't be called
as witness by the State. Telefair
had said if Nicol testified he would give
his testimony great weight. Nicol was
Whites attorney at the time Evelyn
complained of Thaws alleged cruelty.
Telefair later was peremptorily chal-
lenged by the defense.