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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
CITY NEWS

The advent of the new year was welcomed last night by the James Meagher branch of the Gaelic league on East Main street. An interesting musical and literary program was rendered.
 An anniversary mass was celebrat- ed this morning at the Sacred Heart church for the late Mrs Anna Han non of 104 Bridge street. Among those present from out of town at the mass swere Mrs Andrew Kennaugh. Mrs Anna Hannon and Mrs John Car ter. all of Winsted.
 The funeral of William Finnan took place this morning from his late home on South Main street, with mass of requiem at St Patrick 6 church by Father Conway and inter- ment in Calvary cemetery. The bear CTS were Timothy Callahan. Michael Kelly. Charles Heaiv. Edward Me Clure. Michael PheIan and John Mori- arty- The floral offerings included . sheaf of wheat marked Mar Finuau to Grandpa: wreath. Dorothy and John Finnan: wreath. saxs C Floto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
MORE DISTURBANCES
Lockout of Factory Employes in Rus
 sia Goes On.

q
 Lodz, Russian Poland, Jan 2.-The lockout of factory employees here con- tinues, but save isolated conflicts of a factional character quiet has gen. orally been maintained. The authori- ties have exiled seventy-four unem- ployed persons who took prominent parts in recent disturbances. Four teen workmen were killed or wound ed in fights between socialists and nationalists yesterday and two gov ernment spirit stores were footed by terrorists.
 The directors of the Scheibler cot ton mills have offered a reward of $2,000 for the capture of the men who murdered their engineers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Will Not Receive Corps.

Rome. Jan 2.-Although King Victor Emmanuel will not receive the diplomatic corps collectively until this evening. when they will present their New Years greetings, his ma jesty gave special audience at noon to the American ambassador. Mir White. who returned here last night from his visit to the United States. The king wished to congratulate Mir White on his promotion to the Paris embassy. but his majesty deeply re- grets the fact that he will no longer have the pleasure which he derived from the American diplomats pres- ence here. The audience was al the more complimentary to the ambassa- dor because the king is suffering from a bad cold and slight fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Evans fin Command.

Washington. Jan 2.-Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, commander-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet. sailed to-day from Hampton Roads with his squad ron of eight battleships for Guantan- amo, Cuba. which will be the head quarters of the winter maneuvers of the feet The ships are the Maine. flagship: Missouri. Kearsarge. Ken lucky. Alabama. Iowa. Indiana and Illinois. They later will be joined by the Connecticut. Louisiana. Geor- gia. New Jersey. Rhode Island. vir- ginia. Ohio. Tennessee. Washington and St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
ELECTING A GOVERNOR.
No Choice by People, Legislature
 Will Choose.

Concord, N. H., Jan 2.-The New Hampshire legislature to-day opened session of unusual importance, it's members being called upon to select governor and a United States sena- tor to succeed Henry B. Burnham. The failure of any of the candidates for governor at the November election to secure majority of the population vote threw the contest into the legis- lature, and the choice of the states chief executive was the most vital matter of business to be transacted to-day. The leading candidates were Charles NJ. Floyd, the republican nominee who led all competitors at the November elections and Nathan c. Jameson. the democratic standard bearer who ran few hundred votes behind Mir Floyd.
 The election of a United States sen- ator will come up, it is believed, next week. Henry E. Burnham seeks re- election and his avowed opponents are George B. Leighton of Dublin and Henry NJ. Baker of Bow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
FIND THE GUILTY.
Trying to Fix Responsibility for the
 Fatal Railroad Wreck.

Washington, Jan 2.-An endeavor to fix the responsibility for the Terra Gotta wreck of Sunday night on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. where a large number of persons were killed and injured. began to-day at the dis trict morgue. The coroner's jury of six men had already been sworn and yesterday visited the scene of the wreck. More than fifty witnesses have been summoned. Indications point to several days of work before the jury renders Its verdict. The principal point of contention devel- oped is as to whether the. proper sig nals were displayed at Takoma. a station in the middle of the block in which the accident occurred. The operator in charge of this station says his signals were set red. which, if they had been observed by the en- gineer of the dead" train. would have obviated the collision. The en- gineer of this train maintains there were no signals at Takoma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Reports Not True.

New Haven. Jan 2.-Regarding the report that the Winchester Re- beating Arms company of this city would soon take over the Union Me- tallic Cartridge company of Bridge port, vice-President Winchester Ben nett of the former factory said to- day that no negotiations for the con- trol of the Bridgeport company had been made by the Winchester people and that there was nothing in the report sent out. Mir Bennett said that 1t was all news to him and SO far as he knew the local company has no intention of taking over the metallic cartridge company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
MccREA IS PRESIDENT.
Pitssbure Man Succeeds the Late A. ]. Cassatt.

Philadelphia, Jan 2.-James Mo- Crea of Pittsburg, first vice-president -os the Pennsylvania lines west of PittUburg, was to-day elected presi- dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad company by the directors of the lat ter corporation, to succeed the late A. J. Cassatt.
 After the meeting of the board of directors, President McCrea issued the following statement:
 "The policy of the Pennsylvania railroad does not depend upon any one man. It continues unchanged from year to year. It will be my purpose to promote. as best I can, the same progressive development which was conducted so ably under President Cassatt and the presidents who preceded him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
THE PRESDEN I
He Raised the Race Question Says Rev pr Howell of
 New Haven
SENSATIONAL CHARGE

Hartford, Jan 2.-A sensational address by Rev Dr Howell, of New Haven, was the feature of the eman- cipation meeting held here last night by the colored people. Dr Howell said: "Mr Roosevelt accuses us of raising the race question. It is not us but he who has raised the race issue. He raised the issue first in his annual message by holding us up to the ignominious gaze of the world as race of rapists; second by prescrib- ing for us a special and inferior kind of education and third by accusing the respectable amongst us of con- cealing our criminals"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Cha6ee Home Robbed.

Los Angeles. Jan 2.-whiie Gen eral A. R. Chaffee and the members of his family were at dinner last evening. an unknown man gained en- trance to the upper story of the Chaffee home and ransacked rooms which yielded the thief rich booty. Jevelry of the intrinsic value of ST. 900. but valued much more highly because of associations. was secured by the thief. who escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
GIidden Sees Diaz.

Mexico City. Jan 2.-CharIes !. Glidden of Boston. who is touring the world in an automobile, and whose machine was wrecked Monday after having traveled without mislap from Boston to within fifty miles of ihls capitol was yesterday presented to President Diaz by |. S. Ambassa- dor Thompson. NIr Gliddea bore greetings from President Roosevelt to President Diaz and the prcsenta- ton of these was the occasion of solse ceremony. The ladies of the party left for San Antonio last night Mr Glidden will leave for that place to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
GRANGE IN SESSION.
State Master Spoke of Necessity in
 Watching the Legislature.

Hartford, Jan 2.-In his address at the twenty-second annual session of the Connecticut State grange here to-day, o. s. Wood, the state master, touched upon number of subjects of interest to the organization. Rela- tive to legislation, state and national, he said:
 "The legislature of 1907 will soon convene and the usual number of bills and resolutions will be present. ed. The grange is neither republican nor democratic, although both repub- licans and democrats are members of the grange It will be the purpose of our legislative commimttee to keep a close watch on all legislation and take an active interest in all of it affecting the interests of the country or the people.
 The grange has been respected because it has endeavored to be right. It is opposed to monopolies which in wade the privileges of the people to political graft and bribery. Patrons, let us stand together this winter for whatever is right. I also ask you to respond to any call which may come to you in favor of any legislation in congress advocated by the legisla- tive committee of the national grange, especially such matters as are clearly for the advantage of the country people iu New England"
 Discussing cooperation he said:
 "As between city and country three-fourths of the wealth Is in the cities and only one-fourth in the country, in farms and rural indus tries. Fifty years ago two-thirds of the wealth and 90 per cent of the population was in the country. Not only two-thirds of the population and one-fourth of the wealth is ours. Thus is the city becoming relatively stronger and wealthy at the expense of the country. The best blood of the country is strengthening the city, while the country grows weaker. As, in poverty and trial, people are drawn nearer to each other. so un- der circumstances just mentioned we ought to think and work together as never before, both as grange and as people interested in rural af- fairs. Thanks to the influence of the grange this is easier than it once was. We have come to see that We do not live for ourselves alone. We have learned some ways for mutual help which we did not once know. and we are looking for other ways to &C., complish still more. We can buy more of costly machinery. fertilizers and feeds at wholesale to be used in com- mon or distributed for individual use. We can sell at better prices and furnish better products if we work together. We cen maintain neighbor- hood creameries, milk stations and laundries if we so desire and will work in harmony. Short-sighted sell fishness has been the bane of the farmers life, made him distrust all ways of mutual help. and done much to prevent the country village and town from being the most prosperous and happy place on earth to live"
 The session, which will last three days. opened at the Auditorium this morning with degree work and the rest of the day was devoted to or ganizing and the presentation of re- ports.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
New Yice-Prcsidcnt.

New Haven. Jan 2.-President c. F. Mellen of the New England In- yestment and Security Co. the hold ing company of several street rail- way systems about Springfield. wor- sester and other Massachusetts cities
 and towns. to-day announced the ap- po.ntment of l.. s. StoTrs as vice. president of the company. with of Aces in Boston, This appointment is effective at once Mr Storrs was for merly located in this city as an ex- pert and engineer on tests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Raisuli Not Arrested.

Tangier. Morocco. Jan 2.-There is no truth in the report that Raisuli has been captured. As cabled yester- day it was one of his ezids who vas made a prisoner on the charge of sending infammatory appeals to vari- ous tribes melting them to holy war. This arrest led to the rumor that the bandit chief himself was in the hands of the government forces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
General Bell Sails.

Washington Jan 2-Brigadier- General Franklin !. Bell. chief of staff. who has been in Cuba in com mand of the army of Cuban paciica- ;io1. sailed from Havana yesterday to take up his duties in this city. A. though the appointment has not been announced. General Bell will within the next few days become major-gen- eraI. vice-Major-General Jesse M. Lee. who refire> to-day under ststu- tory requirements
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
STARTED IN STABLE.
Bad Fire This Morning in New York
 Tenement District.

New York, Jan "A dozen per sons were injured. forty families were made homeless, 4,000 persons were driven temporarily from their homes, fifty horses were roasted to death, and property valued at $200,000 was destroyed to-day in the worst early morning fire New York has seen in many months. One big tenement house at 427 West Fifty-third street and a large boarding stable at 429- 431 West Fifty-third street were de- stroyed. Seven tenement houses at 426. 42s, 430, 432 and ASA West Fifty-third street and 436 and 43s West Flfty-fourth street, were badly damaged. Lack of adequate water pressure is said to- have been largely responsible for the extent of the fire. Deputy Fire Chief Birins declares that for more than twenty minutes there would not be obtained from hydrants in the vicinity even water enough to supply the boilers of the Ire en- zines. Had not one of the big fire boats which drew its water supply from the Hudson river came to the rescue, the whole west side might have been swept, for even when the water came to the hydrants the press ure was extremely light.
 One of the worst features of the fire was the tremendous crowd which gathered in the streets around the burning district and the attendant disorder and lawlessness. So great was the crowd that all the police who had been called to the scene had their hands full in preserving anything like order in the street, and for a time thieves were given almost free hand to loot the burned buildings. There were many excited chases over the roofs after the thieves. but none of them was captured. Two police men chased six men over the roofs, firing several shots at them, but all the men succeeded in getting away.
 Another exciting incident came when a woman among the spectators screamed that three negroes had tried to rob her. One negro was seen runuing away from her. and group os lite men gave chase. firing after th gitive as they ran. Two detec- tiv, finally joined the pursuers and the oo. began to fire at the fleeing neg Not one of the shots reached the rk. but the negro finally gave up and was hustled away to police station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
L.h.r Leader M.rd.res.

BOSTON. Jan. 2.-Although the re- port of the autopsy on the body of Will liam J. Hartnett. local labor leader. wiso was found dead in his home under suspicious circumstances. showed that death was dge to violence. the police have released the son. William A. Hartnett. who was held. and the inves- tiestion is being made along other lines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Only Remnant Left.

Bushire. Persia. Jan 2.-A thou sand Turkish soldiers. the remnant of about 1000 sent to the Nejd Peninsula two years ago to suppress the Arab revolt. have returned to Busreh. Asiatic Turkey. in a deplora- ble condition. Over 1000 of their comrades died of disease or starva- ton and the rest deserted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Engineers and Oficials Meet.

Chicago, Jan 2--Delegates from the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers representing all the lines in the district west of Chicago will meet with officials of the railways here to-day to further discuss their demands for an increase of wages and an eight hour day scale. Grand Master Stone will act as spokesman for the engineers. It is probable the increase in wages will be allowed, but the eight hour work day will be warmly contested by the railways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Mexican President Shot.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan 2.-Three boys, aged Is, 14 and g years, respectively, who were out hunting yesterday, shot and seriously wounded the president of Escotel, Mexico, and his two sonS, when they forbade tie boys shooting in the town limits and undertook t0S disarm them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
SHOT AT JUDGE.
Disappointed Litigant Tries to Kill Presiding Justice.

St Louis. Jan 2.-Just after Judge Mcdonald had conevened court to- day Miss Rosa Vel suddenly arose from among the spectators and fired point blank with revolver at the judge. The bullet missed him and she was disarmed and arrested. She was litigant in case concerning a disputed inheritance tried before Judge Mcdonald two weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Anartment House Burned.

Pittsfield. Mass, Jan 2.-Fire to- day destroyed the Brightwood apart ment house on Bradford street, a brick building. causing loss of s25,OOO. The building was occupied by six families who were forced to leave hurriedly and there were sey- eral narrow escapes. The building was owned by J. C. Shipton. The cause of the fire, which started in the cellar, is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Records Were Broken.

Lincoln, Neb. Jan 1.-Two North American indoor Y. M. c. A. records were broken here last night by the following margins: Snap for height, George Schnurr. S feet g inches; for mer record feet 4 inches. High dive. Frank Winters. 6 feet 5 inches; former record feet % inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Body sdn Missing.

Torringtoe. Jan 2-The body of Frank KIInkofsky has not yet been found. The hillside near the dam is now being sesched as several arc of the opinion that he msy have wander ed into the bushes to die. If hIs body is under the ice 1t may not be rcrov- cred uuffI sprfng.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
New York IesisIature.

Albany. Jan z--The New York state legislature assembled for it's 1soth session soon after nom to-day in both hoasee- the day being de- voted to examination and the reading of the frst annual message cf the ner governor. Charles 2. Hughes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
CARGO ON FIRE.
Racing for Harbor Since Last Fri.
 day.

Halifax. N. g.. Jan 2.-With her cargo on fire. the British steamer Cairntorr. bound from Galveston for Liverpool with cotton, put into this port to-day. aCptain iGbson stated that he fire was discovered on Friday last. and as effrs to extinguish 1t were. unavailing, 1t was decided to run for Halifax. The holds were sealed and when the vessel arrived. although the decks and sides were heated the flames had not burst through.
 The steamer is vessel of 2.293 net burden. She sailed from Galveston. December %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
shot ssepsasher Dess.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 2-Thomas Harris. twenty-two yesrs old. shot his step fsfber. Henry Miller. forfy-ave years old. in MiIler's home. killing him in- stsntly. Harris was arrested and told the police that be fired the shots be- cause his mother had been severely beaten by Miller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Labor Man Denounced John D.

CLEVELAND. O.. Jan. 2.-In a dis cussion before the 500 members of the Mems club of the Euclid Avenue Bap. fist church. known as Rockefeller's church. Howard Dennis. a labor speak. CT. savaeely denounced John n. Rock. efeller as ''the arch oppressor of la bor.- Dennis said. If were a mem Der of the same church as were John D. Rockefeller and J. Pierpont Nor. gan. either they would get out next Sunday or would"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
wEArHER rolEcAM.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to. night. colder in vest portion Thur day. generally cloudy followed by rsin in the afternoon or night. varn- CT in northwestern porttons light portherly to easferly vfndA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
Street Car. Stop Running.

Copenhagen. Jan 2.-The street car service here was entirely sus- pended to-day owing to a strike of the employes of the lines. vho de- mand q a per cent increase in their wages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
xa Ye,lor Eexrr.

Warrington. Jan z.-Aecordire to a cableersm received al the bureau of insulsr affairs today. there is not at present single case of yellow fever in Havana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
s.,-r.rr.s .. rr..< wr.<n..

wAsHINr-ON. Jan 2-The inter stsfe com.-.e.re commission decided to investigate the block system of the Dalfimore and Ohio and tie Sosthem ssiIwsy h relation to fhe recsnt dis- ogeeu oa fhooe roa1s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02

The Eveaing Democrat is the peoples paper The price is SC c copy. 1sc a week. 4.e a month ss . rear, by mall or carrier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02
PRICE 9o7 .E|
MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN xvx1

MOKE ATTKACTIVE THAN Gv&1
 BEFORE. is our complete line of Bram an1 Fancy Metal Beds, Dressers. Dreanfn0 Tables. Chinoniers, etc. etc. Pe0plo who want something a little diGor- ent from the ordinary styles-sons- thing of better design-of bettof construction. will do we'll to furu1e4 from our store. We want your troGo. have made prices that are bsyon1 criticism and know we can plso1o you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-02

They're splendid values. Covers ings in the latest and most deslrable fabrics. We've marked some low prices on them, too-prices that VIII surely please you..
 HERE'S A SAMPLE OF ONE oUTx (
 Polished Mahogany Finishe1 Frames, Hand Carved-swell rume6 fronts, Diamond Tufted Backs, Up~ holstered in extra quality of Gllt Faced Tapestry.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-09-06
is CHARGED.
Owner Of Land Is Alleged to Have
Wounded Tenant Durinu Quarrel,

owner OF Lana Is Alleged to Have
Wounded Tenant During Quarrel.
That a murder was not committed
out on the Sioux reservation near
kennebec, it is alleged, was due to the
poor aim or the excited condition Of
the mar behind the gun.
Harry Brisbine is farming some land
owned by Jewel Jensen, and the ten
ant took some threshers to the place
to thresh u some food for his horses.
Jensen followed his tenant thither for
the purpose Of preventing the thresh-
Ing being done. Brisbine asserted his
rights in the question of .threshing,
and when he attempted to carry them
out by ordering the men to go to work,
Jensen, 1t is alleged, secured his shot
gun and commenced firing on his ten
ant. Brisbine was shot in the leg at
the knee, cutting the tendons and tear
ing of the upper portion of the Zone,
making an ugly wound.
The wounded man was taken at
once to the hospital at Chamberlain,
and his neighbors went out with sub
scription paper to raise some money
to pay the expenses, and in less than
half an hour they had more than $50.
Jensen made his escape at the time,
but was apprehended later and placed
under arrest. At the preliminary ex-
animation he vas put under bonds of
$4,000 to appear in circuit court.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-09-06
FIFTEEN KILLED IN COLLISION
lNTGRURBAN TRAIN AND TRAC-
TioN CAR COME TOGETHER
HEAD-ON.

Mattoon, ILL.,, Sept. Il Fifteen per-
sons killed and about fifty injur-
ed in a head-on collision between an
i~nterurban express train. consisting of
a motor car n a trailer, and a trac-
ton car on the Mattoon & Charleston
electriv line yesterday morning. The
crash occurred on a sharp curve one
mile west of Charleston, Ill. A confu-
sion of orders received over the tele-
phone is said to have caused the acct
dent.
The cars approached each other at
high speed and the impact was SC ter
rllc that the motor car and trailer
We're telescoped by the traction car.
Few Had Time to Escape.
Few passengers had time to escape
by jumping. The passengers were
nearly all en- route to the Coles county
fair at Charleston.
Some of those who were able to talk
say the scene at the wreck was grue-
some. The dead and dying were jam
med together in a mass. Women
were s%hrieking with pain and children
We're crying for their mothers. who
are thought to be among the dead.
When news of the wreck reached
Mattoon special cars were hurried to
the scene and the dead and injured
We're brought to the morgue and hospi-
tai here. Some of the injured are in
a critical condition