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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
BONUS FOR MEN
Superintendent Jaynes Tells What Operators Will Gel
 Under New Rules
TWO MEN AT WORK

San Francisco, June 22.-Follow- ing the strike yesterday of 250 tele- graphers employed by the Western Union and Postal Telegraph com- panies in San Francisco and Oakland a statement signed by General Super intendent Frank Jaynes and apply ing to all operators remaining on duty during the strike, was posted in the Western Union offices. It read:
 "All operators will be paid their regular salary as bonus, and all services will be computed as extra on the basis of seven hours per day or night. Operators and other employees at West Oakland will also be furnish ed free meals and lodgings"
 In the main San Francisco office of the Western. Union last night there were only two men working. Since the fire of 1906 the Western Union has maintained its principal operat- ing room in Oakland. In this office about 150 operators employed. Last night there were about fifteen at work, including chiefs.
 The Postal company last night had five operators, including chiefs. on duty out of total of 60 usually at work in their main office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
MAD AT FUNSTON
Told Committee He Wouldn't Parade 10 Be Laughed al By
 an UnWhipped Mob
LOOK FOR HOT REPLY

San Francisco, June 22.-In reply to an invitation for the participation of the United States troops in the Fourth of July parade, General Frederick Funston sent communi- cation that has caused much discuss sion among the members of the com- mittee having in charge the coming celebration.
 While the members refuse to give out the letter for publication at this time, 1t is said that one sentence used is responsible for the discus sion. It appears that after thank ing the committee for the kind in vitation extended to the troops. Gen. eral Funston said he was loath to parade his men in the streets of San Francisco Ito be-" as he is quoted, "sneered at and jeered at by an un- whipped mob" .
 After considerable discussion 1t was decided to appoint a special committee to consider the matter and decide whether any reply should be made. Supervisor ONeil was ap- pointed chairman and the Rev Philip O'Ryan and Samuel Adelstein as the other members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
UNION OF CHURCHES.
Local Protestant Ministers Seem ta
 Favor It.

When such distinguished divines as the Rev John G. Davenport, D D, pastor of the Second Congregational church, and the Rev Charles A. Dinsmore, D D, pastor of the First Congregational church, speak favor ably of the union of certain Protest ant denominations, it is not at all unreasonable to conclude that such a thing will come to pass, although 1t isn't likely that they will get togeth- CT very soon. But of course you never can tell how such things will pan out. It is only the other day that prominent Episcopalians were talking about union of the Roman Catholic and Protestant Episcopal denominations, but you don't near a whimper about it now. If there ever was anything to it it fell through. The Catholics said that the way was open to the Episcopalians if they car- ed to enter the ancient church, but that 1t wouldn't move peg in their direction. This made some of the Episcopal fellows mad and they got up on their high horses and replied that unless the Catholics decided to come half way the thing was bound to fall through and that's what hap pened 1t. Wonder what will be the result of the Protestant scheme for consolidation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
TO HARNESS TIDES.
Great Progress Made by Men Behind
 the Scheme,

South Thomaston, Me-, June 22. Great progress toward the success full harnessing of the tides by which 1t is hoped to save the vast amount of tidal energy now going to waste and devote it to the operation of mills quarries, factories and other eStab- lishments needing a driving force, is being made here. Experiments on an expensive scale are being conducted and it is hoped may solve the prob lem which has taxed the inventive minds of engineers all over the world A basin with an area of little over one square mile is being used for the operations and 12 foot rise in the tide there makes 1t well adapted for the work.
 The promoters of the experiment plan to store the tide power in com pressed air apparatus and transmit 1t to lime quarries and factories along the coast by means of pipe line.
 It is estimated that at least five thousand horse power can be generat- ed by the new process, and the power can be distributed from the plant through the pipe line anywhere with in a radius of twenty miles,
 The great rise and fall of the tide along the Maine coast is peculiarly adapted for such experimentation and if the present one proves suc- cessful 1t is probable that attempts to save the wasted power will be made at other points along the coast where in many cases the facili- ties are as good as those here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
LET DOWN EASY
Acceptance of Commission By Members of Navy Leads 10
 Investigation.

London, June 22.-"Graye irregu- larities' is the term the parliament ary committee on public accounts gives to certain conditions in the navy, on which it issued report to- day. The committee found that a widespread custom was the accept ance of commissions from contractors by petty officers, but the report adds that severe disciplinary measures have been adopted to suppress the custom.
 The committee objects strongly to the action of the admiralty in con- tracing for the construction of the armored cruisers Invincible, Infiex- ible and Indomitable without compe- tition, although the admiralty officials explained that they wished to keep the plans secret. VI
 The committee finds that the build CTS of the battleship King Edward VII secretly patched up defectiyely cast rudder which the government was obliged to replace. The builders gathered together few of their em- ployes on certain Sunday and by electric welding concealed a huge fault in the rudder
 The report of the committee says:
 "We hope it will not again be our duty to investigate case where a British firm for commercial advant- age, will callously hazard the lives of hundreds of their fellow country men,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Tn Return Indictments.

Denver. June 22.-The News to- day says sixty of more indictments will be returned tonight by the spec Ial federal grad jury. which has been in session since May II Investigating coal and timber frauds in Colorado and other western states. The jury will report 10 Judge Lewis. Among those indicted will be at least ten Denver men. amoug them millionaire officials of at least one railroad com pany. l. C. Wheeler. who is In charge of one hundred secret service men. who have been in the state for six months gathering evidence against accused men of fraudulent coal and timber land entries. considers the work of the grand jury at Denver by far the most important of any in- augurated by the United States at- torney general since the beginning of the land fraud inquiry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Passed the Danger Point.

Albuquerque. N. M., June 22.-Tbe Rio Grande. swollen by recent rains in New Mexico. has passed the dan ger stage along the valley south of this city and thousands of dollars worth of damage has been done Guadalajara, a small hamlet of sev- eral hundred persons in Socorro coun- ty, Is reported entirely washed away and the natives entirely homeless Great damage has been done in San Antonio. \. NJ. and at San Pedro and San Antonito. small native vil- lages below San Antonio. A large force of men Is at work building lcvees at San Antonio to keep out tho water. At GuadaIajara the river sud- denly changed it's channel and the vil- lagers barely escaped with their lives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
VETO FROM JAIL
Mayor Schmilz Refuses 10 Give His Approval to Appropria-
 tlon of $72O. .OOO.

San Francisco, June 22.-From his cell in the county jail. Mayor Schmitz returned to the board of supervisors last evening the municipal budget and message vetoing the appropriation of $720OOO for the reconstruction of the Geary street railroad. Acting Mayor Gallagher says that Schmitz's right to pass upon the budget is not questioned by the board.
 The first actual clash between Chief of Police Dinan and Acting Mayor Gallagher came yesterday when Dinan refused to recognize Gallagher's sig nature as that of the mayor of San Francisco.
 The application of Schmitz for writ of habeas corpus and bail fs under advisement by the judges of the ap- pellate court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
REAR END COLLISION.
Two Cars Were Derailed But No One
 Was Injured,

Littleton, Mass, June 22.-Trafic was delayed for several hours to-day by rear end collision of two east bound freight trains on the Fitch burg division of the Boston & Maine railroad about two and half miles east of Littleton depot, Two cars of the forward train were derailed. N one was injured seriously although one of the train hands was severely bruised.
 At the office of the train dispatch Ter of the Fitchburg division of the Boston & Maine railroad it was said that the wreck at Littleton was not serious. Two fast freights from the west were in a rear end collision two or three miles east of Littleton, two cars of the forward train being de- railed and somewhat damaged. No one had been reported injured at the dispatcher's office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Special Agent Arrives.

Mexico City, June 22.-R. c. Caples. special agent of the freight and passenger departmental the New York Central lines. arrived yester- day. While MT Caples says his visit concerns the establishment of an agency, it is aid on seemingly good authority that he is here to effect a traffic arrangement with the Tehu- antepec National railroad. Mexieo's new trans-continental line. In this manner. according to- the report, the New York Central hopes to compete with the Hartman and the Gould systems for trans-continental busi- ness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
WERE BURIED TO-DAY.
The Police Carried Out the Ceremon.
 ies Very Secretly.

Lisbon, June 22.-The two per- sons killed by the police while sup pressing a political demonstration against Premier Franco, which mark ed his return here from Oporto June 19, were buried secretly by the police during the night in order to avoid manifestations.
 There have been a number of clashes between the police and the people, in which som of the latter were slightly wounded and numerous arrests have been made, the prison CTS being taken to the Caxias fort ress.
 It is said that the government in- tends to prosecute the leaders of the opposition, who are accused of stir ring up revolt against Premier Franco's attempts to introduce re- forms in the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Memorial to Lord Grey.

Ottawa, Ont, June 22.-The ot- tawa board of trade yesterday pre- sented a memorial to Lord Grey ir favor of the construction, of an all- British state owned cable to eneircle the globe. Lord Grey expressed his pleasure in extending his support to the proposition and said that he would forward the memorial to the different governments of the em- pire. There is already a state- owned cable between Australia and Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
To Pass Resolutions.

Tokio, June 22.-A joint meeting of five chambers of commerce was called for to-day to consider and pass resolutions on the American question, but owing to the inability of representatives from Kioto and Kobe to arrive in time the formal meeting was postponed. The absen- tees are. however, expected early next week. The chambers of com merce to be represented are those of Tokio, Osaka. Kobe. Kioto and Yoko- hama. It is apprehended that the subject of commercial retaliation, though 1t might come uD for discus sion, will not assume any definite form. Most careful deliberation is expected before any resolution Is given final form.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
TWO CENT RATE
All Railroads in United States Will Adopt a Scale of Two
 CentS a Mile
OPINION FORCED IT

Chicago, June 22.-The Inter-Ocean says to-day:
 Passenger rates on all railroads of the United tSates will be reduced to two cents a mile. The lowering of the price and complete abolition of the old three cent rates will begin on July l.
 This was the decision reached here yesterday after a long and heated dis cussion by the leading railroads of all the western and trans-continental roads. It was not a formal agree ment, but is equally binding, for two large roads doing trans-eontinenta business are said to have served an ultimatum to others that they would put the rate into effect immediately.
 Following the meeting officials of several of the roads admitted that they had been forced to bow to pub- lie opinion and anti-railroad legisla- tion. They said that no further fight would be made on the two cent laws already passed and that the roads would accept the inevitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
CITY NEWS.

You're losing money every day taat your tenement is vacant. Let the Democrat find q tenant. 3 days for 25c.
 Highway Commissioner Macdonald was in town to-day and looked over the MiddIebury read with Mayor Thoms and Superintendent Kilduif of the street department.
 Though all the offices in city hall were closed this afternoon the assess ors were busy. The people are ans wering the call to come around to list their property.
 A switcheE In charge of Engineer Benson and Conductor wrinn collidai with three fiat cars of the Ringing Brothers last evening about 6 o'clock. One of the cars was almost demolish- ed The accident occurred near Hill siding.
 A numher of factories which were closed yesterday did not resume work to-day. consequently there vas q big crowd on the streets. Norwifhstand- ing the shower. as soon as the sun came out the people aoeked to the cars going tO. the baIl game. Hundreds of people also took cars for New Hz- ven
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
LAWYERS MAKE FACES.
Local Man and Elm City Legal Light
 Nearly Came to Blows.

Attorney James E. Russell and Attorney Alcorn of New Haven to- day came as near to blows as ever lawyers did in court. There was a hearing on an application for the removal of Henry O. Miller as ad- ministrator on the estate of the late Adam Faber of Waterville, on the ground that he has not fulfilled the order of the court in not paying Mrs Lucy Faber, the widow, s30 month for her support.
 Attorney Alcorn appeared for the widow, Attorney Russell for the ad- ministrator and Attorney Devine for the heirs. It was shown that in three months the woman has not re- ceived a cent from the estate, though she is legally entitled to support from it. Dr George A. Faber, one of her sons, testified that the old lady is laid up with cold and could not attend the hearing.
 Attorney Russell objected to the doctor testifying on the grounds that his evidence was merely hear say. Still, everything went along very well until Attorney Russell re- ferred to Attorney Alcorn as this fellow from New Haven"
 "Fie, fie. MT Russell!" ex- claimed Attorney Devine, and the man from New Haven arose in his chair and glared at MT Russell as though he would wither him with a glance.
 In the course of the ensuing argu- ment the heat of the remark passed away, but Attorney Russell, who was speaking, was several times in. terrupted by Attorney Alcorn. Will you please shut up," he at length exclaimed, looking down upon the man from New Haven. T can't take any more of this from you"
 You'll take all I wish to give, J retorted the New Haven lawyer, and the fire in his eyes looked hot enough to melt his spectacles.
 "I won't take any more from you, now remember" answered Attorney Russell.
 "I'll give you anything I want, see," snapped Alcorn, and there they went at 1t until Attorney Rus sell, who was standing, informed Judge Lowe that he would not turn the court room into beer garden.
 "Oh. pshaw," said Attorney Al corn, but Attorney Russell pretend. ed not to hear him. and the hearing went on. Decision was reserved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
nied nf Old Wnnnd.

Leavenworth. Kan. June a. Former United States Senator Lu- cien Baker died this morning. He was born in Fulton county. Ohio, in 1s4s, and served in the United States senate from 1895 to 1901 as a republican. He was shot aeci- dentally in a street in Leavenworth in 1871 by a man who was engaged in a fight with Colonel D. R. An thony. two blocks away. He never fully recovered from the wound.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
. YALE's ADVANCE GUARD.
Host of Alumni Is Arriving in New
 Haven,

New Haven, June 22.-The ad- vance guard of the host of alumni which is coming to the commence ment at Yale came on the. morning trains to-day, andiyery soon the blue banners of the reunion classes made their appearance on college build ings around the college and universi- ty campuses. Several informal gath erings have been arranged for this evening, but the only prearranged meetings were those of the execu- tive committee of the alumni advis- ory board this forenoon and a meet ing of the board itself later in the day. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered in Battel chapel to-mor- row by President Hadley of the uni versity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
TO SURVEY THE STATE.
Head of Peabody Museum at Yale to
 Begin the Work.

sNew Haven, June 22.-George C.. McCurdy, head of the archaeological division of Peabody museum at Yale university, at the opening of the coming vacationy will begin sys- tematic archaeological survey of the state of Connecticut, which may last for some years. MT McCurdys plan includes a careful examination and investigation of the Indian, remains in the state with view to determin- ing the original location of tribes, their size. their customs, instruments of warfare and utensils, as we'll as different methods of Indian burial. While not officially connected with the geological and natural history surveys of the state authorized by the legislature, MT McCurdy's sur vey will be supplementary to them. A considerable collection of Indian relics in the Peabody museum will furnish base lines for the survey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Fire in Skating Rink.

Lowell, Mass. June PA loss of about s75,OO0 was caused to-day by a fire that broke out in the Rollaway skating rink on Hurd street and spread to the stable of 0rvillc Pea body. ODowds pool room and St Paul's Methodist Episcopal Cburch. practically destroying all four struc- lures. There was largely attended wrestling match at the skating rink last night. at which time 1t Is believed c lighted cigar carelessly thrown into e pile of rubbish started the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
HUGE TURTLE.
Caught at San Diego-Was Also Caught and Branded 26 Years Ago.

San Diego, Cal, June 22.-A gig antic sea turtleNTas captured yester- day by Julius Solissa, a fisherman. The monster weighs 1902 pounds and its shell is five feet two inches from tip to tip. On its back is burn- ed or carved this inscription:
 British ship Sea Brine. August 12, 1881. south, S3 west. If found please notify Thomas Fletcher, Brawley road. Rivington, England"
 Apparently the turtle was captur- ed 26 years ago in the South Pacific and was released after the lettering had been burned on its shell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
,p Track of perhaIsi Murdsrer..

NEW YORK, June 22.-There Is a strong probability that the murderers of Julius T. Rosenhelmer. the million dire needle manufacturer of Pelham, will be under arrest within twenty-fOur hours. Trace of the gold watch stelen from the victim has been found. and the trail leads to a distant city. Anoth- CT suspect was picked up by the New York police last night. He Is Benedict to Gentle, an Italian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
SOLDIERS RETURN
Six Hundred of the French Mu- tineerS Marched Back This
 Morning.

Agde, Department of Herault, France, June 22.-Six hundred men of the 17th infantry who mutineed yes terday and marched to Beziers under arms, returned to their barracks here this morning.
 The officers of the 17th regiment met the penitent mutineers at their sta- tion, mustered the men and marched them to their qaurters. Many persons witnessed the arrival of the soldiers but there was no demonstration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
LAST LINK COMPLETED.
London's Underground Railroad
 Opened to the Public.

London, June 22.-The last link of the late Charles T. Yerkes' tube sys- tenn of underground railroad was opened to-day. The new line, which connects the northern suburbs with the heart of London, is eight miles long. It was begun in 1903, runs on an average 60 feet below the sur face and cost $25,000,000. A party of financiers and officials attended the opening ceremony, which was fol- lowed by an elaborate luncheon. The public was permitted to travel free during the afternoon and evening and received souvenirs of the event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Gold Going Out.

New York, June 22.-Further en. agreements of gold for export to Flu rope. which since the present move ment began has reached nearly s20,- 900, ,000, were made to-day. The Russo Chinese bank, which an nounced an engagement of s1,100.- 900 for London yesterday. engaged $650,000 additional to-day. This gold also will be shipped to London and it is understood that, as in the case of that engaged yesterday, the nusso-Chinese bank will receive in- terest nthe gold while in transit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Vigorous Campaign.

St Petersburg, June 22.-The gov ernment's oppressive campaign against the liberal press, to prevent hostile criticism of the dissolution or parliament and the new electoral law. continues vigorously. Dispatch es from many cities report that newspapers have been fined from $500 up, the limit being s3,000. The radical papers have been suppressed entirely and their editors in several instances fled. The fines inflicted at Moscow yesterday amounted to ST. 200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Workman Killed.

Canaan, June 22-A man was killed on the tracks of the Central New England railroad between this place and East Canaan. during the night. The accident happened prob ably when one of the freight trains passed during the night The body was badly manzied and was taken fo an underrzker's to await identi- fcatfOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
s,tuatIon Is serious.

St Petersburg. June 22.-A special dispatch from Teheran. Persia. says the situation in the northern part of Azerbaijan province Is becoming serious. The bandit chief Martuz Khuli Khan. assited bs Kurds. is waginE war on the population. and destroying villages Constant fight ing Is taking place in the city Of Maku. 1sz miles from Tabriz- Two companies Of Persian troops with six field guns are being dispatched 10 Maku from Tabriz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Three Days Session.

Denver. June 22.-The American Freight Claim association yesterday concluded a three days session here by electing officers and selecting At- lantIc City. \. J.. as the place of meeting in May. 1908. R. c. Rich ards, general claim agent of the Chi cago 'and Northwestern. was elected president. The association adopted laws in conformity with the Hep burn rate bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Read the opening chapters 6f

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Injuries Proved Fatal.

HiddIetown. June zz-Edgzr ". Criswold. for many years a nurse at the insane asylum. died here to-day from injuries received about a ronth ago by falling through the foor of . room which vas being re- uoesIed- He vas s1 yezrs of age.