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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
JUDGE BENNETT
Latest Name Mentioned For Place
 on Superior Court Bench.

The latest rumor fin connection with the proposed appointment of a judge 10 the superior court bench is that Judge Bennett of the court of common pleas of New Haven is cer- tain to be the one selected. The basis of this rumor is that 1t was understood when Judge Bennett was appointed to the court of common pleas he was to be given the first va cancy on the superior court bench. Reluctantly. it is said. he accepted the judgeship of the common pleas court. because his practice brought him an income that was at least twice as large as his salary as judge is. It is said. nevertheless. that though he has the support of many of the prom inent members of the New Haven bar, he was far better as a lawyer than he is as a judge. and that he is so full of technicalities he is bitterly op- posed by many lawyers quite as prom inent as those who are supporting him.
 The local lawyers are not disheart- ened at this state of affairs. They are confident that Governor Wood run will see the necessity of increas- ing the judiciary of the superior court and will take means to have a bill to that effect passed in the legisla- ture. In that case they are confident that Assistant States Attorney John P. Kellogg will be selected for one of the new judgeships. The appoint ment of one judge will not relieve the congested state of affairs in the. local superior court by any means. At least two more judges are absolutely necessary. for there is business enough in Waterbury to keep one judge busy the whole year through for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
CITY NEWS

Mrs James Prior of PlainvilIe died today at her home in that place after brief illness. She was well known in Waterbury as we'll as in Plainville and is survived by her husband. James. three sons. Thomas of waten bury. James. doctor residing in Bos- ton and Peter. first selectman of Plainville: two daughters. Mrs Lau- ren Graham and Mrs James Brophy both of Plainville.
 Matthew !. Doyle involuntarily furnished a breakfast for his dog to- day. Mr Doyle lives in the Nuhn building on North square Mir Doyle was sleeping and his dog was in the bedroom and it sprang at him. turn ing aside the bed clothing and hit his master on the back. The wound in- fiicted was not bad one. but it was quite painful. and required the atten- ton of q physician.
 Attorney Edward L. Seery today bought that portion of the estate of the late Martha Driggs. situated at iOT-pa West Main street. accommo- dating four families. known as the Driggs block The property is a brick building of three stories and was erected by the late T.. I. Briggs. father of George A. Driggs. secretary and treasurer of the American Pin company.
 Many friends of Miss Mary C. Iaf- fin of si1 Baldwin street surprised her at her home New Years eve. Pia- no selections were rendered by Miss Mary Lsffin. Loretta Bowes. Bertha Major. Ellsworth Lyand. Julia Gal vin. Violin selections were rendered by Master Edward Egsn. accompan- ied sby Mary Laffn at the piano. A song entitled Holding Hands was rendered by Mary Lyafin- Edward Egan- Helen Cs~in. Els Ellsworth Lyand- Mary Casey and Simon Dona- hue. supper was served st mid night and the party broke up at an early hour. wishing Mary many re- turns of the dsy. Among the out-of- town guests were Gecrre Donshue of Hartford Joe Whslen. Csshsrin. Mcfarland Of Lee. Mass William Kernan cf Bridgeport Herman Mall lessc of spring1eId. Nas2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Pacific Mail Liner City of Pan anna Which Left San Fran
 cisco Last Monday
HADMANYPASSENCERS
Life Raits of the Steamer With Sup plies on Board Are Coming Ashore and Much Wreck.
 age is Found.

San Francisco, Jan 5.-The fate of the Pacific Mail liner City of Panama, which sailed from here Monday last for southern ports, continues un- known. According to telephone message received from Pascadero last night two life rafts came ashore at Wardell Beach, sixteen miles south of Pascadero, Friday morning. There were on the rafts cars. boat hooks. a barrel of water and box of crack CTS. Later in the day two more rafts came ashore two and half miles be- low Wardell Beach similarly equipped, while off shore a large quantity of wreckage was seen float were marked City of Panama"
 It is known that the steamer upon leaving here on Monday in the teeth of heavy northwest gale had some trouble on the bar, as she was stopped there for time before proceeding on her way south.
 The City of Panama, one of the old est vessels on the Pacific Mail fleet, was commanded by Captain A. W. Nelson, who has the reputation of being an excellent seaman. He for merly was in command of the com pany's steamer San Jose.
 The vessel carried, besides the cap tain, the first officer Pillsbury. for merly commander of the Manchuria when she went ashore on Rabbit Island, near Honolulu, two other off, cers, a freight clerk and storekeeper with a crew of twelve. fifteen men in the engineers department and eight in the stewards department. In all the crew numbered fifty-six.
 There were f1fty-six passengers on board. Fifteen occupied the first cabin and fifteen were in the steerage. The other twenty-six were Chinese.
 Had the City of Panama continued uninterruptedlyo her way she would have been due yesterday at Mazatlan, Mexico, her first port of call. The Pacific Mail boats take the outer course from San Francisco down, generally keeping outside the Santa Barbara channel islands and standing we'll off shore until they reach the end of the peninsula of Lower Cali fornia. There they turn in to anchor of the Bay of Mazatlan, which is on the main land shore, almost opposite Cane San Lucas, the extreme lower end of Baja, Cal.
 The beach is now being patrolled for miles, watching for bodies which may drift ashore.
 Among her passengers was pr Henry Waldo Coe of Portland. who IS booked through to New York, and while at Panama will investigate the hygienic surroundings as far as they affect labor. He will make report to the Medical Editors association of which he is president, and to Presf- dent Roosevelt. Mrs Coe is with him and a number of prominent Oregon fans also.
 Her cabin passengers were James Bowbry, w. G. McPherson. R. G. Nc Pherson. Dr E. Sutherford and wife. Dr H. W. Coe and wife. Frank J. Gluyas, Thomas Clark. Charles l.. Shafford. J. V. Coney and Harry Coo per. wife and child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05

church into a political party, so as to counterbalance the center or cleri- cal party. As the Protestants form two-thirds of the population, the German evangelical league, which is now placarding the country, argues that the Catholics, by a union at the polls, could be excluded from any in- fiuence in the reichstag. While op- posed to permanent political activity the Protestant league advocates po- litical union in order to eliminate Catholic influence from German af- fairs.
 Oddly enough members of the em- peror's entourage are talking of a plan partially to separate the Prus- sian government from the Lutheran state church. as part of the movement to assist the Protestants to organize against the Catholics. Under the ex- isting state of affairs the emperor. as bishop of the Prussian church, rules through his lieutenant. the minister of public worship, and the provincial consistories. The idea is that the church in future be allowed to manage itself, receiving, in same manner as the Catholic church, a proportionate share of the taxes as- sessed for the support of religion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
FORTY BURIED
Falling Earth in the Cutting ol a New Railway Line in
 Germany Caused Deaths
13 BODIES RECOVERED

Bingen, Grand Duchy of Hesse, Jan 5.-Forty workmen were buried yesterday evening in the cutting of new railway line between Lam- scheid and Leiningen. The dead bodies of ten of the men and fifteen injured workmen have been recov- cred.
 Later three more bodies were re- covered, making the total number of men killed thirteen.
 Most of the workmen killed were young men. Among the injured are three children. It is considered prob- able that there are still fifteen bodies beneath the fallen earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
THAT TELEGRAPH POLE
Commissioners Order it Moved Sever.
 al Feet-Willner Not Satisfied.

Quite late this afternoon Attorney C. c. Root received from the county commissioners their decision ih the controversy between the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co and Abra- ham Willner regarding the removal of the pole on the latter's property on Meadow street. The commission CTS decision is to have the pole re- moved eleven feet seven inches east erly. This would take the pole out of Willner's driveway but would still keep it on his property. and this he will not stand for. he says. The mat ter of damages is yet to be settled. and this will be done by the appoint ment of a committee of three ap- praisers by judge of the surepior court. According to Attorney Root the fun has only begun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
TURNED RELIGIOUS
New Department of Mans Paper
 10 Be Opened By Prayer.

Kalamazoo, Mich. Jan J.-John A. Ross managing editor of the Kalama- zoo Gazette, yesterday announced that the news department of the Ga zette would be opened every day in the future with prayer by himself or ministers of the city.
 The announcement created consid- erable surprise, as Ross until recently expressed but little religious senti- ment.
 'I believe that the reporters will be able to do better work and that the object of the newspaper will he more thoroughly reached in this way than heretofore" said Mir Ross.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Some Gems From Our Clearance
 Sale.

l Beautiful Quartered oak HxasG value $75,oo. special $4500.
 l Beautiful Quartered Oak Hu0ue value $6o.0o.: special S45.oo.
 1 Beautiful Quartered Oak Bu6so value $2s.oo, special s21.Oo
 1 Beautiful ouartered Oak chlns Closet. value $2zoo. special s2Q.oo
 l Beautiful Chartered Oak slaes board, value s570o, special $l2.25.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak BunsA value s50oo. special s37.5o.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak China Closet value ss2.oo, special s24.oo.
 1 Crystal Cabinet. all glass, tsius sio00. special 5000.
 1 Chartered Oak Extension Table value $500. special slsTo.
 Lot seT5 Box Seat Dining ChaIrs at 25 per cent discount.
 RED TAGS mark the cIearsncs Sale prices. They are scattered throughout the entire store. Fumi- ture suitable for every room in ths house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
MONEY OR LIFE
Bomb Thrown al Presiden( q Bank in Philadelphia KiIls
 the Cashier and Thrower
EIGHT WERE INJURED

Philadelphia, Jan 5. Shortly before noon to-day an unknown man hurled bomb in the Fourth National bank at Fourth and Liberty streets. The resulting explosion tore the bomb thrower to pieces and killed w. 0. Mclean, the assistant cashier. EiehHa other employees and the bank pssii&s dent were injured. Two of the iisI jured will die. The bomb throw z had demanded money from Freside ift Richard H. Rushton. When refnseH he took the bomb from beneath tiEs coat and hurled it at the president. l slight fire followed the explosion which did much damage to the inter. for of the building. The tenants who. occupied offices over the bank 6eH rom their apartments In terror. Ike police were quickly on the sceae Suldas| threw guard around tho buiid5h1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
IN GERMANY TOO.
Protestants Trying 10 Dust the Catholics From Holding Any
 Position in the Reichstag.
EMPEROR INTERESTED

Berlin, Jan 5.--The parliamentary campaign altogether occupied public attention.
 The correspondent of The Associ- ated Press was informed to-day by one of the five members of the execu- tive committee of the conservative party that judging from reports with the. exception of the transfer of few Center party seats which will go to the socialists the new reichstag gen. orally speaking will not be much dif- ferent in composition from the last.
 An important development is the movement to organize the Protestant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
SIMPLE BURIAL SERVICE.
Body of Baroness Burdett-Coutts Is
 in Westminster Abbey.

London, Jan 5.--In the presence of a congregation representative of all classes the body of aBroness Burdett- Coutts was inferred in Westminster abbey to-day under the shsdow of the memorial to her fellow philanthro- pist and friend. the earl of Shafts bury. The abbey was filled to its capacity. King Edward and Queen Alexandra sent representatives. as did the workers in the slums of Lon don whose societies have been bene- ficlaries of the late baroness charity. The AmFican charge d'affaires. Mir Carter. represented the American embassy and thel ord mayor and cor poration attended. in state. The streets along the route of the process sion were lined with spectators. The funeral cortege itself was of most simple character. There were no pIumes on the hearse. which was an open one. and it was only followed by half a dozen carriages containing relatives and close personal friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
GIRLS GET RAISE.
One Hundred Employes of Paper
 Mills Get Good News.

Une dunQTeu GMplOVeS Ol 1dpcE
 Mills Get Good News.
 Westbrook, Me. Jan 5---About 100 girls, employed in the paper mills of s. D. Warren & company, received notices in their pay envelopes this week that beginning next Monday their wages would be advanced. The raise affects cutters and sorters. The pay of the sorters will be based upon the number of reams the girl handles. In case 1t is found at the end of the week that from any cause, not the fault of the operative, the total wages of any experienced sorter shall aver age less than 93 1-3 cents per day she shall receive that sum as a minimum. The minimum for girls of less than six months experience will be S7 1-2 cents per day nder this system of sorting the spare help will be dis continued. Girls tending cutters will receive during their first six months service 93 Ia cents per day after which, if satisfactory they will get $1.00 day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Message for Sale.

Washington, Jan 5.-To meet & great public demand for the messaSo or the president to congress uarratinF the events of his recent trip to the Isthmus of Panama, the governmof,t printing office has prepared m edis ton with seven appendices and twen> ty-six full page illustrations. melEing what Is denominated text book on the subject of the canal, which will be sold to the public by the superA intendent of documents upon appllcsA tion, for 50 cents per copy. K
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
TOLSTOI'SATTACK.
Says Recent Religious Disturb ances in France is Only a
 Forerunner
CALLSTHE CHURCHEVl

Pais, Jan 5.--Count Leo Tolstoi has written letter to Paul Sabatier. apro4os of the latter's recent book on the diestablishment of the church in France, in which the famous Rus sian author predicts the possible re- dnction of all the christian countries Of the west to state of vassalage to the Japanese and other oriental peo- pie. He bases his prediction upon the ground it is only in the orient that religion and patriotism are synony- nous. In this letter Count Tolstoi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
sAxoNY's KING SUED.
Monarch's Horses Killed Only Sup
 port of A Poor Widow.

Dresdon. Saxony. Jan s-lt is un- derstood that widow. named Stark. living in the village of Pernersdorf. has determined to sue the King of Saxony for the support of herself and six minor children. because the kings automobile in which he was riding % badly frightened her eld- est sons horses that he was thrown down and trsmpled to death. The court marshal of the Saxon hing sub sequentlr offered Frau Stark s3oa. payable half this year and half in 1ses, which was refured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
CATHOLICS PROTEST.
False Reports of Congo Given Out by
 Protestants.

Washington. Jan 5.--Strong pro- tests have been received by the ad- ministration against any interference by this government in the affairs of the Congo as has been urged by re- ligious and other bodies and indi- viduals throughout the United States These protests come from individual Catholics and Catholic organizations that assert that all the reports of the alleged cruelties against the natives are made by Protestsnts and that they are biased and are founded on inaccurate and misleading infornsa- ton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
sEwELL WILL RESIGN.
After He Has Familiarized New Off.
 cials With Local Holdings.

General Manager Sewell of the Consolidated trolley lines in speak ing to-day of the money that is to be expended on the trolley lines of that concern also mentioned the fact that when he has made the ofiicials of the Consolidated we'll acquainted with the local division recently purchased from the Connecticut Railway < Lighting company he will retire. AL though it was the general impression that Mir Sewell would continue to manage the road. some of his friends said he would retire after he started the Consolidated in this city. Mir Sewell declared to-day although his retirement would not go into effect immediately he would resign as soon as the Consolidated was we'll on to the management of the new line. It is expected that many thousands of dollars will be spent chiefly for double tracking the new lines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
ENCOURAGEMENT TO GO
All Colored Soldiers in This Country
 Ordered Sent to Philippines.

Washington, Jan 5--The Ninth and Tenth cavalry and the Twenty fifth infantry, including all the negro soldiers in service in this country have been ordered to prepare for ser vice in the Philippines. One more regiment of colored trops is already doing service on the islands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Last Railway Secured.

Torrington. Jan 5--i de last of the stock of Torington & Winchester Street Railway company passed into the hands of the Consolidated Rail- way company to-day at an auction sale of the same. Thirty thre shares of stock sold for $3,600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Postomce Matters.

Washington. Jan 5.-Hearings on the postofhce appropriation bill will begin before the house committee on posto.ices and post roads next Tuesday. Much consideration will be given to the extensive criticism made of the present system of weigh Ing mails to determine the eompensa- ton Of raiIuays shall have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
Wrestling Tournament.

Don't be surprised if Hajalmar Lundin is seen in Boston soon in ae- ton. The Swede's great bit of wrest- ling at the Scotch picnic there made his a big favorite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
King Oscar Is Gaining.

stockholm. Jan 5-KinS Oscar con tinues to gain strength He was able to sit up for longer periods during the past two days and sleeps well at night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
HONOR NATIONAL AIR.
All Military Must Salute "The Star
 Spangled Banner"

Washington, Jan 5.-The army regulations have been amended 50 as to provide. that whenever The Star Spangled Banner" is played by the band on. formal occasion at mifi- tary station. or at any place where persons belonging to the military ser vice are present in their official ca pacity, all officers and enlisted men present shall stand at attention, and even if not in the ranks, they shall render the prescribed salute. It is also provided that the same respect shall be observed toward the national air of any other country when 1t is played as a compliment to official representatives of such country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
WEATHER roREcAsr.

: Forecast for Connecticut Fair to- nIef1t: slightly colder In north DOT ffou. Sunday fair and colder fn north portion: Iighf westerly winis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
THEATERS
SPOkANE

Maude Fealy evolves an interest
ing demonstration of her dramatic
ability in The Stronger Sex"
which drew a good house last
night. She is ably supported by
Brandon Hurst as Warren Barring
ton, husband of Mary Warren, the
heiress. He married her for her
money and she engages in the fun
making pastime of making him
realize he Is only Mrs. Barrington's
husband The three act piece
comes to too sudden an end, the
writer apparently having chopped
off some of 1t so that it would fit
into the usual length Of the average
three hour show. The play will be
repeated this evening.
BrOadhurt's Man of the Hour"
is at the Spokane Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings,
with Christmas matinee 1t is a
play Of politics and passion with a
strong reputation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
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AUDITORIUM.

The Shirley Co. essayed its most
ambitious undertaking this week in
the full presentation Of Belasco's
'Zaza." In the title role Miss Shir-
ley has the opportunity to do the
emotional work of her career and
is to be seen this week at her best
The part is one that the celebrated
actresses who have appeared in it
took long periods of private train
ing to master. but the Auditorium
favorite assimilated it In a week s
time. She is splendidly gowned for
the play, which is well staged
throughout. The weeks bill af-
fords chance to see the celebrated
problem play presented at popular
prices. A crowded house greeted
the opening last evening. George
McQuarrie plays the leading male
role in his usual manner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
bAllSssTRIktS
0l1;eJ Joss

to center, and, as is the custom
with him, ran down to first as fast
as he could, and, turning the bag
at top speed, started for second.
Dick watched him as he turned
first, and, taking it for granted that
he was coming through, turned to
get the throw from Koehler.
He got the throw directly over
the bag, with his back turned to-
wards first. He wheeled to the left
and swung the ball low, as if he
were touching a runner.
Not finding anyone there. the
thought must have entered Pad
den's mind that he was going the
wrong way, and that Bay was slid
, ing around the bag, instead of on
the inside; so, turning around as
fast as he could, he tried to put the
ball on the supposedly oncoming
Bay as he slid in on the other side.
In the meantime, Harry saw the
, throw would beat him to second,
and, turning, hustled back to first.
When Dick saw that he had been
! trying to touch an imaginary base
runner, his thoughts may be better
! gined than described. Also his
words.
Elmer Flick pulled off stunt
that amused the Southside fans in
Chicago one day during the season
of 1902
! The score board on Comiskey's
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
COLUM BlA

For hard luck holidays with a
long delayed but finally happy fin
fish, the Curtiss Co. has the prize
demonstration this week in The
Outlaws Christmas" which opened
last night to the usual crowded
house. The play is a mixture of
love. virtue, villainy, misfortune
comedy and triumph of the perse
cuted-all the ingredients of the
popular brand of melodrama. viii.
lard Feely and Maxine Miles have
the strong parts and are fully equal
to them. Monte Carter has a con.
genial comedy role and the balance
of the company is appropriately
cast. A special matinee Is an
nounced for Christmas day