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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
CHINESE CRISIS
Two Great Leaders Are in a Clash Over inc Affairs of
 the Nation
DOWAGER IS ANXIOUS

Pekin, Nov. 15.-The struggle for precedence between the two new grand councillors, Chang Chin Tung and Yuan Shih Kai, has finally de- moralized official circles and has be- gun to distress the government. The antagonism originates in that of the old and the young, the conservative and the progressive. State officials fear that a crisis is likely to result.
 The dowager empress, whose sev- enty-third birthday was celebrated today, Is in the position of an anx- ious mediator at time when the en- pire is in no position to withstand the fierce contentious of the two great Chinese leaders she summoned to Pekin in the hope that they would guarantee the safety of the dynasty.
 The foreign press of north China congratulates the dowager empress on her successful handling of politic- al problems which would puzzle the best statesmen of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
HANGED AT LAST
Twice Did This Murderer ES- cape the GalIows But To-
 Day Saw the End.

Hopewell, Cape, N. B., Nov b. Thomas Francis Collins was hanged at the jail in this town to-day for the murder of Miss Mary Ann McAuley at New Ireland, N. B., on August 19, 1906. Collins awoke at 6 a. m and spent the time from that hour until he went to the gallows in prayer. The execution took place without unusual incident.
 Collins, young Englishman, was befriended by Father McAuley, a Roman Catholic priest of New Ire- land, and while staying at Father McAuley's home. in the absence of the priest, killed Miss McAuley, Father McAuleys niece, who had act ed as his housekeeper, and ransacked the house. Collins was arrested and tried, but the jury disagreed. He was given another trial and found guilty, but on technical point of law the court granted him a third trial.
 Again he was found guilty, and de- spite many efforts on the part of his friends to secure pardon or at least a communication of the death sen- tence, the government declined to in- terfere, and he went to the gallows to-day. Before Collins's third trial Father McAuley died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of the infant son of Mir and Mrs H. w. Minor took place this morning, with interment in the family plot in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of the late William Schlag was held yesterday afternoon from his late home on Branch street with service at the German Lutheran church by the Rev Paul Lempke and interment in Riverside cemetery. The bearers were Frank Reid, Emil Beer baum, Otto Wendehack, John Stuhl- man, Michael Keck and Charles Drayer.
 The funeral of PatrickLyman was held this morning from his late home, 1090 East Main street, with a mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church by Father Shelley and interment in St Joseph's cemetery The bearers were Edward Pagan, Michael Coss, William Keenan, Law renee Tobin, Edward Bissop and Pat rick Mcdonald.
 Samuel Stoddard, aged 65 years. died this morning at his home, 2l Laurel street. Mir Stoddard came here some time ago from Bridgeport to accept a position as estimator at the ScovilI Mfg Co. where he remain ed until he was taken i'll. He was a member of Samuel Harris Lodge. |. 0. o. F. of Bridgeport. The re- mains will he taken to New Haven for burial on the 1O5 p m. train, in charge of Undertaken BerSin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15

STATE CLOSED
Prosecution Completed Its Evi- dence in Trial of Mrs
 Bradley.

Washington, Nov 15.-When the trial of Mrs Bradley was resumed to- day it was apparent that the prose cution would soon complete it's testi- mony and the attorneys for the de- fense were prepared to present their side of the case as speedily as pos sible. When court adjourned yes- terday District Attorney Baker and his assistants were attempting to ob- tain from the police the details of the confession said to have been made by Mrs Bradley immediately after her arrest on the charge of shooting former Senator Brown, but up to that time MT Hoover had suc- cessfully opposed this purpose, be- cause, as he claimed, it was made under false assumption on Mrs Brad ley's part that what it said would not be used against her. The dis trict attorney was not especially per sistent in pressing the point and early to-day was quite inclined to drop it altogether. The only re- maining feature of his direct pre- sentation of the case is that relating to threats which it is claim ed Mrs Bradley had made against Mir Brown while she was still in Salt Lake city, and Mir Baker notified Mrs Brad ley's attorneys early to-day that very little time would be consumed on this feature of the case.
 It was stated on behalf of Mrs Bradley that the defence would be be- gun with the presentation of testl- mony to sustain her plea that she was insane and irresponsible when the shooting occurred, but that this would be preceded by statement from Mir Hoover outlining in detail the evidence which this plea would be made. There were a number of wit nesses, most from the west, present in the courtroom ready to testify to occurrences relating to alleged ln- timacy between Senator Brown and Mrs Bradley, which. 1t was believed by the defence, would go far to sub stantiate their contention that their client was irrational when the shoot ing occurred. The state closed at 12:10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
FAILED TO GET GOLD
Many RumoTs Atloat About J. P. Morqan's Attempt to Get
 French Coin.

Paris. Nov 5-Distorted rumors concerning the character of the ne- gotiations conducted by J. Pierpont Morgan & Go with the bank confer ence with the view to obtain between $2OOOO,OO0 and $4O,0O0,00O in gold for direct shipment to New York, which after having been in progress since last week were definitely broken off yesterday, have leaked out here and the newspapers to-day are printing the most ridiculous reports on the subject One of the news agencies tries to make it appear that the United States government was seek ing gold for the purpose of filling its war chest in anticipation of hostili- ties with Japan. This agency an nounced that a United States govern men short term loan was imminent and that Japan had protested against it's admission to the Paris bourse, be- lieving "that the alleged dearth of gold in the United States is a bluff and that the crisis was deliberately premeditated in order to permit America to build up its war treas ury."
 It is almost needless to add that the reports cireulated here to the effect that the United States had applied for permission to list loan on the bourse and that the Japanese authorities had protested are without foundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
FRAUD RELICS
Cleverest of All Schemes Has Just Been Unearthed Out in
 Michigan
NOAH'S COPPER DIARY

Chicago, Nov 15.-A despatch to the Tribune from Detroit, Mich, says:
 An alleged copy of Noahs diary upon copper table dug up in Michi- gan and offered for sale to a Wis consin collector, has resulted in un- covering one of the cleverest swindles of recent years. A former secretary Of state is said to be implicated ill the affair and with him are unl- versity, museum curates and other Michigan men.
 Michigan copper formed the basis of the enterprise which consisted in manufacturing ancient relics out of copper, painting them green to rep resent verdigris, dipping them in cor rosive acid and burying them in mounds after which they were dug up by relic hunting expeditions under the leadership of the promoters. The affidavits of prominent citizens that they had seen the relics dug out of the ground were sufficient to secure their sale to credulous collectors, no one dreaming that the prehistoric age might have been only eleven months before. Indian copper implements, battle axes of leaf copper, spear heads and other supposedly anciently cor roded relics that have been treasured in Michigan and outside museums are declared to be bogus, with the re- suit that all collections of the sort are thrown more or less under sus- picion.
 As a finishing touch to a gigantic swindle the relic manufacturers branched off from Indian relics. They went so far as to dig up in tho presence of reputable witnesses bronze tablets inscribed with >hieroglyphics and symbols of the biblical deluge and the tower of Babel.
 The diary of Noah was offered to a wealthy man of Wisconsin, who asked the advice of museum cura- tor as to accepting it. This mau had had considerable experience with fakes, and warned the relic patron to beware. Whether the relic finally was sold cannot be learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Many Ways in Which the People Can
 Be Cheated.

We hear a good deal these times
 regarding the office of sealer of
 weights and measures and the money
 there is in it, but nobody appears to
 know what the public gets out of it
 No doubt the man who holds the posi-
 tion tries to do his duty, but the
 trouble is that the law does not clothe him with authority to go far enough. He Is authorized to test scales and measures, but what about things that people buy and which are not weighed or measured. Take for example five cent loaf of bread
 something that almost everybody wants on the table. A few years ago a five cent loaf weighed twenty ounces, but it has been coming down right along until at the present time some of the bakers don't give over twelve or thirteen ounces of bread for nickel. If this thing continues a loaf of bread will soon be no larger than doughnut. and yet buyers will nave no redress. It seems there is no law regulating this and a dealer can make the loaf as small as he pleases. Very few mind, but take what they get and say nothing. It is different With other things. If the butcher is short an ounce or two in a pound of meat he allows you for it, and if he doesn't sharp buyer will quickly detect the discrepancy and put the meat on the scales and if she hasn't the right weight the man who gave it will hear from her the next time she meets him. More than that, if she isn't in too big hurry and wants tc cook 1t right off she will take it right back and tell the clerk that she paid for pound of meat and that he gave her only fourteen or fifteen ounces. It IS So with butter, lard, tea, coffee and other. things. Why wouldn't it be good plan to legislate so that a five cent loaf of bread must contain so many ounces and empower the sealer Of weights and measures to hold TIT the baker on the street, just the same as he halts the milkman and see if he Is doing the right thing by his CHS toners? This is important, Every. body buys bread, but many cannot af- ford meat, butter and other things. ana yet bread is about the only thing that goes into the house without some sort of official supervision with reference to weight. But of course what is everybody's business is mo- Oody's and as consequence the remedy IS not likely to be applied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
St CeciIia's Fair.

A big crowd was present at the opening of St Cecilia's fair in the new parish hall last night and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Tonight there vii undoubtedly be another big att tendance and the entertainment that will he furnished will he the best that was ever witnessed at a fair Or a fes- tival The operetta Magic Ring. % will be one of the features and this will be presented by the children of the parish. 1IaIIey and Murphy will please all who are present with their songs and dances. Another prOmin- ent number. or rather there will be several numbers. vii be some of the vaudeville talent from the Jacques thezter. who have ben kindly IOaned by the POli management.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
CITY NEWS.

American band prom at City hall tomorrow evening.
 Up to press hour no one had ap- peared at the police station to give bail for Dr DeVer.
 Miss Mary I. Scranton of Orange, N. J., is spending few days at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs James Scranton of North Willow street.
 A liberal reward will be paid for the return to the Democrat office of ladies' watch, lost Thursday noon between the Johes-Morgan Co store and Cooke street.
 The autopsy on Mrs Hal. which was held by Medical Examiner Crane and Drs Anderson and Engelke was finished this noon. and the inquest was begun immediately.
 The local florists had as usual be- fore big football game large de- mand for violets. The little blue flowers are selling for s2 a hundred. but the demand has been almost equal 10 the SuppIy.
 The Tracy Brothers Co has attach ed the property of Samuel Chotzianoff for $50. The plaintiff claims they lent the defendant S30 which has never been paid. The suit is return able to the superior court the first Tuesday in December.
 Although John Taylor is improv- ing physically at the Waterbury hos pital. his mental condition remains practically the same Taylor had his leg amputated when he was struck by a train at Union station several weeks ago. He has been of unsound mind since.
 Health Officer Dr Kilmartin is not strongly of the opinion that the chill dren of Carmand GrassO are afflicted with typhoid fever. Neither are they positive at the Waterbury hos pitai. The children are being watched closely and to-day w1ll de eide whether they are typhoid cases or not.
 Mayor Thoms when asked to-day said that the number of candidates for board appointments was just as as large as usual Although there are not many who profess to be seek ing the appointments, nevertheless they are doing so. Of course no one knows this better than the mayor
 A couple of the detectives of the New York New Haven and Hartford road were in town to-day in con suItstion with the local department Although they said there vas '-noth- ing doing" generally their appear znoe in this city is followed By the arrest of a number of b0ys who do things they should not around rail road property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
DEER CAUGHT HERE.
Held Captive Until the Arrival of
 the Game Warden.

A wild deer dropped into town to- day and made things interesting while it was at large. After taking good view of the low lands from the summit of Pine hill, 1t made a dash across the lots as far as the American Mills plant on Mill street. where an effort was made to cap ture it, but it was too fleet of foot for its pursuers and before they knew what was up it had disap- peared. The next place it stopped was in the neighborhood of Spencer avenue, and finally about II o'clock it rushed down Brown street, turned into the yard of the Hammond Buckle Co, but not being satisfied with the appearance of the place it jumped the high gate and bounded farther down tue road and entered the yard of Platt Bros & Co, where it was held captive awaiting the ar rival of the game warden. In it's mad dash through the town it knocked off one of it's horns and the remaining antler gives it a rather ferocious appearance. J. H. Hart, treasurer of the company, exhibited the animal to 2: few public officials and representatives of the press. Somebody suggested that Mir Hart charge an admission fee and that he would make fortune at the busi- ness, but he di:n't think it worth while for the short time the show was to remain on the premises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
STREET CAR STRIKE
Nine Hundred Employees of Louis- vile Street Railway Con-
 paDy Went Out To-Day.

Louisville, Ky, Nov 15.--The union men employed by the Louis- vile Street Railway Co went on strike to-day for an increase in wages and the reinstatement of sev- eral discharged men. The company employs about HOO men of whom 900 are members of the Amalga- mated Association of Street Railway Employes. A few cars were loaded with police. This is the second street car strike Louisville has ex- perlenced in seven months. The strike has also suspended all subur- ban service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
SECOND WARDS MEET.
Committee Appointed to Look After
 More Improvement.

At a meeting of the Second Ward Improvement society last night, a committee consisting of Hans Ras- mussen, B. R. Kelsey and E. L. Tyr rell was appointed to appear before the board of finance and have a heart to heart talk with the mayor and the commissioners on the ques- tion of taxation. J. J. Geraghty was appointed as a committee of one to see City Engineer Cairns and ascer- tain what headway he is making on certain street layouts in Simonsville and other districts. B. R. Kelsey and E. L. Tyrrell were delegated to wait upon Postmaster Filling and have chat about rural mail deliv- cry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
TO QUIT VAUDEVILLE.
Klaw and Erlanger Have Signed
 Sweeping Agreement.

sweeping ASTteLlcuC.
 Chicago, Nov. 15.-The Tribune to- day says:
 The exit of Klaw and Erlanger from the vaudeville field of theatrical production now is matter of days.
 It was definitely announced last night from an authoritative source that an agreement had been signed under which the Auditorium in this city and other playhouses of Klaw and Erlanger throughout the country devoted to advanced vaudeville would be abandoned. It is understood the end will come in fortnight and that the public announcement will be made within two days.
 One of the terms of the agreement it is understood, is that there shall be no engagement in the legitimate field by Kohl & Castle or their asso- ciates, Keith and Proctor of New York, Percy G. Williams and William Hammersten. It was this breaking into the legitimate field by these managers which precipitated vaude- vile war that will go down into thea trical history.
 There are something like 200 vau- deville artists, mostly stars, whose contracts with Klaw and Erlanger do not expire until February but it is given out that they will be looked af ter by the Players United Booking Offices of America and the Western Vaudeville Managers. The outstand- ing contracts represent in salaries, it is asserted, something like $1,000,- 900.
 That Klaw and Erlanger were we'll paid in consideration of their with drawal from the vaudeville field seems to be the general impression among theatrical people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Plotform Gave Way.

Washington, Nov 15.-A tempo rary platform in the vestibule of An drew Rakin's chapel in Howard uni yersity. where President Roosevelt was to speak this afternOn, gave way about o'clock and about fifty per sons fell ten feet. many receiving slight injuries md one student hay ing his head broken. The accident occurred before President Roosevelt arrived at the chapel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Fugitive for Three Years.

Boston. Nov 15.-The United States postal authorities here said to-day that Arthur L. Campbell. who has been arrested at Hartford, Conn. has been practically fugitive from justice for the past four years. He is wanted here, but the postal off, cials say the most important charge against him is made from Denver, Col, where it is alleged he secured S10,0OO through fraudulent mining transactions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
GOLD IN ABUNDANCE.
Millions Upon Millions Coming From
 England.

New York, Nov. 15.-The engage ments Of gold from abroad passed the 65,OOO,OOO mark to-day, when the taking of $4,000,0OO more was an nounced. Of this sum Lazard Freres engaged $S,5O0,OO0 and the Seaboard National bank of this city $500, 900. rms made the total gold engaged on this movement 65,S3O,0OO.
 Many steamers arriving to-day and tomorrow will bring large amounts of gold. The Arabic due to-day will bring $775,OO0, La Lorraine and St Paul due tomorrow will have on board s2,S9O,O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
THE MAIL SERVICE.
Postmaster Filling and Assistant Irn-
 proving It.

proving It.
 Postmaster Filling and his assist ant, MT Boylan, are fixing up changes in routes and in few days practical ly all the inside districts and the added territory with the exception of the lower end of Sylvan avenue, Edge wood avenue, and other places in that region will have good mail service. MT Filling claims that the reason all these places in the fifth ward are still on the waiting list is due to the poor condition of the streets, but people out that way have notion that the delay in the service is occasioned somewhat on account of their streets not being in the right wards. But this isn't so. The routes are made out by somebody in Washington, so that while we hear a great deal about the blessings of a republican form of gov- ernment, yet there is precious little home rule in it. These streets are not the best in the state, but they are in better shape than many other highways where the rural delivery man makes regular trips.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Looking for Victory.

Hanover. x. H. Nov. 15.-Hopeful and almost confident that they will see victory of the green over the crimson in the Harvard stadium to- morrow. Dartmouth men left Hanover in great numbers for Boston to-day and upon the departure of the late night train the exodus will have in- cluded practically every one of a thousand students.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Poetess Ends Her Life

San Francisco, Nov I5.-Nora May French. pOetess and author, ended her life yesterday by taking poison at the bungalow of the poet, George E. Sterling at CarmeI-by-the Sea, a colony of artists and writers near Monterey. She was 24 years old There is no known motive for her act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Arrested for Speedinp.

A Donald BurraIl," said to be 4 wealthy manufacturer, was arrested 1T: New York yeterday afternonby Po- liceman Dillon for speeding his auto- mobile. Dillon was on motor c,rSo. There is no Donald BurralT' iu this city and it is thought that the man arrested was John Booth Burran Mir Burrall left S1OO at High Bridge po- lice station as a bond that he would appear for trial this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
THREE DEGREES OF UNwIsDoM
Unique Reply to a Question on the
 -------e,--. Coin Motto.

New Haven, Now 15.-Rev Dr Newman Smyth, pastor of the Center church, to-day in reply to request to give his opinion concerning the agitation over the motto "In God We Trust" on the gold coins, said: "It seems to me to show three degrees of positively it was foolish to put it on; comparatively 1t was more so for the president to order it off; superlatively, it is most so for religious bodies to strive to have it put on again."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Buttou Co Association pance,

Almost 1000 people attended the annual dance of the Aid association of the Waterbury Button Co. which was held in City hall on Wed7esdav evening The grand march. in which more than 200 couples participated was led by Thomas Reyes and Miss Agnes Costello During the evening a fancy drill was given by the EE- csFsior Guards
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
St Joseph's T. A. Society.

The members of St Joseph's T. A. sOciety will attend holy communion in a body next Sunday at the Immacu- late Conception church at s o'clock. On Sunday night, November 2 4a big temperance rally will be held in City hail at whieh Rev Father Flynn Of the Immaculate Conception church will be the principal speaker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
THE GARBAGE QUESTION.
Feed Stuff to the Hogs, Says the
 Health Officer,

Health Officer Kilmartin said to- day that the best and the cheapest way to dispose of garbage is to feed it to hogs, but that owing to the fact that this is small township the scheme wouldn't work well here, be- cause you couldn't get far enough away from thickly settled sections without running into one of the neighboring towns. This is the situ- ation in nutshell. but probably if the commissioners of the department of health would take a tour of Water bury on foot they may discover lots of room to establish a mammoth pig gerry without coming too near any settled neighborhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-15
Manr Per<nns Ininreli-

Pittsburg. Nov 15.-Twenty-fve persons. including tvO fremen. were injured to-day. two fatally. and a dwelling house was torn to pieces by an explosion of natural gas on Elm street