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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
FIREMAN THROWS HORSES.
Driver Wilcox of Truck One is Hero in Rush to Fire.

New Haven, Aug. 23.-With his body strapped onto the seat, his feet braced against the footboard, tug ging with all his might at the reins, Albert E. Wilcox, assistant driver of Truck No 1, while driving to the fire at 436 Chapel street, in response to an alarm from box 35, about o'clock yesterday afternoon, bravely strug- gled to divert the course of the three large and powerful horses attached to the truck and prevent them from dashing over three small children, who in their anxiety to see the fire, ran blindly in front of the on-rushing animals. It was a grand effort and saved the youngsters from what was probable death.
 When the maddened steeds were within fifteen feet of the apparently doomed children, Wilcox, mastering all his strength for the final effort, swaycd his charge to the side of them throwing his horses against a large tree that stood near the curb. The impact threw the two outside horses to the ground and smashed the two poles but the lives of the children had been saved and Wilcox was a hero. The horses injuries consisted of scratches and bruises. while the men. but for severe shaking up, es- caped uninjured. The fire was out by the time repairs were made. All who witnessed the affair say that Wilcox deserved a medal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
FIVE MAST SCHOONER
First of the Kind Built in This Country Will Be Launched
 To-Morrow at Mystic.

Mystic, Aug 23.-This town, which each year grows. more important. be- cause of it's shipping and shipbuild- ing interests, will take few hours holiday tomorrow while the Gilbert Transportation Co launches its new five masted schooner, Elvira Ball, from the shipyard in which the stocks were set up. The vessel has been entirely fitted and rigging on the stocks and will be ready to go to sea as soon as stores are placed aboard. Miss Elvira Ball of Holyoke will be sponsor for the schooner and will speed her on the way as the shores are knocked away by the workmen. Miss Ball is the daughter of one of the directors of the com pany.
 The schooner is one of the largest single deck and the only five masted single deck schooner ever built in this country. She is 246 feet long, 40 feet wide and 15 E feet in depth and has gross tonnage of LIDO The vessel will be exclusive In the southern pine lumber trade. The appurtenances of the craft. are the latest and her engine for hoisting purposes is forty horse power. Cap tainsL. B. Stanton will command her and a crew of nine men will be car ried. The Elvira Ball is the eigh- teenth large schooner owned by the Gilbert Transportation Go used in the southern trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
HORSE OR AUTO
Quarter Masier General of the Army Recommends Animal
 iD Preference 10 Machine
REMOUNT STATIONS

Washington, Aug 23.-Brigadier- General J. B. Aleshire. the quarter master-general of the army, devotes considerable space in his annual re- port to the remount service. Ex- perience during the last two years, he says, indicates that the purposes of congress in authorizing open mar ket purchases of horses and mules have not been developed to an appre- ciable extent, although such pur- chases as have been effected were generally of satisfactory animals. He believes that the results coptem- plated in providing for open market purchases can be best obtained by the establishment of a remount ser vice with a main office in Washing ton, and three or more remount de- pots, the latter comprehending re- mount district whose object would be to give each depot particular section of the United States from which to receive its supply of young horses.
 Discussing the subject of automo- piles for military purposes, General Aleshire says that tests of those ma chimes and report received as to their utility and cost of maintenance do not argue in favor of their substitn- tion for any of the standard means of army transportation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
WHITE LEAD FIRE
Shift of ihe Wind Prevented a More Serions ConiIagalion
 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Aug 23.-A shift of tbe wind aided the firemen in their efforts to overcome the fire that started in the Eagle White Lead company's plant last night and five hours after the flames were discovered the fire was under control, after wiping out property valued at $750,O00, driving hundreds of tenement dwellers from their homes, and leaving waste sev- eral acres of ground. Nearly every thing on the block bounded by Broad way, East Court street, Hunt street and the Norfolk X Western tracks, was destroyed. Trolley and telephone lines had to be cut by the firemen. crippling both kinds of service and adding to the loss by the fire itself.
 Only one man was slightly injured
 The principal losers were: Eagle White Lead company, $50,0O0; Nor rison & Snodgrass, window sash manufacturers, $10O,000; D. T. Will Hams Valve company, $100,000; B. H. Kroger, wholesale and retail grocery warehouse, $350.00O: F. Roberts and company, wholesale lumber, $20.O0O: Isaac Joseph and company. waste and scrap iron $11500O, Minor losses bring the total up to $750,000.
 For a time the big plant of the Krehbiel Printing company was threatened, but the firemen saved 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
MEATLESS MEALS
Four Hundred Drivers For New York Packing Houses Are
 Out on Strike
NO WAGONS MOVING

New York, Aug 23.-Deliveries ot meat from the local packing houses were completely halted to-day by the 400 wagon drivers who went on strike last evening. Not delivery wagon of the wholesale butchers was moved during the early morning hours. The strikers said that only meat from the Chicago refrigerator trains was being delivered and that the drivers who handle that may be called out on strike to-day. With a stoppage of deliveries from the meat trains the city would be quickly af- fected by meat famine.
 No disorders were reported.
 Inside employees of the slaughter houses were at work to-day, while the heads of the affected plants were busy preparing to break the strike, which was called without warning by the drivers. The companies, 1t was said, would import strike break CTS from Chicago and other cities if necessary. There has been no little i'll feeling between teamste-s and the companies for some time The agree- ment between the teamsters and the companies expired on August If, and since that time representatives of both sides have been in confer ence endeavorjng to adjust their dif- fefences. The teamsters declined to accept clause in the contract call ing for the arbitration of Ill moor questions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
CRUISE OF FLEET
Plans For Sailing of BatlIeships From Atlantic 10 Pacific
 Discussed To-Day.


 Oyster Bay, N .Y., Aug 2s.-,rhe plans for the cruise of the battleship fleet from the Atlantic to the Pa cifc ocean next winter were to be dis cussed by President Roosevelt and representatives of the navy depart ment to-day. The president had as his guests at luncheon Assistant Sec retary of the Navy Newberry, Rear Admiral Brownson of the bureau of navigation, Real Admiral Evans, commander of the Atlantic squadron; Francis B .Leupp, commissioner of Indian affairs; Lawrence Graham, sec retary of the interior for Porto Rico; and J. Lincoln Steffens, the author.
 MT Leupp has recently completed an extended. tour of investigation to the Indian agencies of the west and will submit his observations to the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
NO WARRANTS ISSUED.
Indignation Among Depositors of Oregon Trust and Savings Bank.


 Portland, Ore, Aug 23.-0ut- spoken indignation among many of the 14,000 depositors of the Oregon Trust and Savings bank, the doors of which were closed Wednesday, caused the report to be circulated yesterday that warrants had been issued for officers of the bank. IL developed, however, that no war rants have been issued and that the net result of numerous demands for arrests by certain depositors was the preparation uf complaints by the dis trict attorney. A mass meeting of depositors has been called to devise ways and means to protect their in- terests.
 While some Q. the directors assert that Cashier ". C. Morris erred Ill buying huge books of bonds and lending money to enterprises ia which .be Is ai.sged to have been iu- terested. friendc of Morris warmly defend him and assert that the dl- rectors should have been cognizant of tho banks dealings. It is said that M ris Is now on the way to Portland from the east. where he went to dispose of securities in an endeavor to save the bank. Receiver Deylin expressed the benef that the depOsitors will be paidiin full.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
CITY NEWS.

' Monsisnor sloeu1g Is holding his own to-day. 1t noon he sat up and loSEcd over the papers
 An applica.i ion vas filed in she probate court to-day for the probat- ing of the viii of the late John l.. Swift
 A suit fo- divorce vas instituted to-day by Raymond E DingvelI 9f this city against Harriet M- Dingweli of Wafertovu. John Corss beIng named ss correspondent
 A meeting Of the bartendsrs union will pe held this evening at S.so o'clock st 57s South Main street to complete arrangements for the coninE elsnbzke. Tickets Ger the event EiIl be distributed and an nsDbSrs are rsz1<z<et Co sttcns'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
EDUCATIONAL PEACE.
Many Learned Professors Were
 Heard in Mystic To-day.

Mystic. Aug 23.-Educational peace day at the universal peace conference in Mystic grove brought together a number of well known ed
 ucators as participants in the dis cussions at both the morning. and af- ternoon sessions, the assigned topics being taken by Prof Daniel Bacheller of Philadelphia. Prof Ernest Rich ards of Columbia university, Prof II. NJ. Cowell of Cushing academy. Ash burnham, Mass; Dr W. Evans Darby of London. England; Dr c. S. Wal ter of Pittsburg, Prof Walter E. Ranger of Providence. Rev Matthew Anderson of Philadelphia, President A. H. Love of Philadelphia, and Mrs Lydia B. Earle of Newton. Mass.
 The number of members of the association who have come here Is larger than last year and the scs- sions are we'll attended and ths in- terest taken in the addresses is keen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
SAD ACCIDENT
George Farnham of This City is Believed 10 Have Been
 Drowned at Walnut Beach
COMPANION IS SAVED

George L. Farnham, aged 22, son of Edgar Farnham of the Bunker Hill road. is thought to have been drowned at Walnut Beach last eyen- ing by the capsizing of a canoe in which he was out padding with Ralph Benedict of Highland avenue. this city. Benedict was found cling ing to the side of launch this morn ing, while the canoe had drifted to the shore, where it was picked up later. Benedict was ill an exhausted condition when help reached him and up untll noontime was unable to tell anything about the accldeI.. The body of Farnham at this time had not been recovered. At the home of Farnham to-day very little could be learned about the accident.
 Benedict left this city Monday morning for the shore, intending to camp out two weeks with Louis Stadmiller of Stamford, until recent ly resident of this city. The boys each summer camp out and last year with number of the Hustler club held camp for couple of weeks at Bantam lake. Benedict said nothing to his friends about Farnham going camping and as the latter was in this city Wednesday night it is thought that he went down just to visit Benedict and Stadmiller for a couple of days.
 scious and said last evening he went canoeing with Farnham. They were about half a. mile from the shore of Laurel beach when their canoe il. some manner became filled with water and then capsized Swim for the launch" shouted Benedict, who immediately struck out for q launch that was anchored off the shore near the Red, White and Blue" camp where the boys were stopping. But Farnhain evidently was not able to swim or thought 1t better to stick to the canoe. At any rate Benedict says that when he last saw Farnham uC Mdo CAuCdNulluS " SiluS tU tiit overturned canoe. Benedict was almost exhausted when he reached the launch and delcared thar he thought he would surely go down before he could make the boat. He had just enough strength left to seize the side of the launch. and dragging himself up on it's side, must have become un- conscious. for thst was his condition when found this morning. Benedict is a good athlete, otherwise he would undoubtedly have lost his life last evening. He declared that the water was mighty cold, but after reaching the launch remembers little about his own condition. He was greatly griev- ed at the loss of his friend. Farnhan was a caster employed at Benedict &s Burnham's. Although search was made for his body, up until press hour it had not been found.
 The news of the drowning caused a stir in this city, as both Benedict and Farnham are we'll known. The father of Farnham was preparing to go to the scene of the fatllity this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
THE BLACK HAND
Two Men WayIaid and Stabbed to Death By Alleged Mem
 berS of Above Band.

Coaldale, Pa, Aug 23.--While Frank Peknolas and Samuel Ambrose were walking together along Ridge street to-day they were attacked by several men, and before they could offer effective resistance they were stabbed to death. Penkolas's throat was cut almost from ear to ear, and Ambrose received knife wound that pierced his heart.
 As robbery was not the motive, and as the Black Hand" has been active in this section, the crime is charged to the members of that mys- terious band. It is known that Pek- nolas and Ambrose had expressed fear of vengeance at the hands of enemies. The men had worked in the mines all night and before leav- ing for their homes, two hours be- fore their bodies were found, they had spoken of their fear of being waylaid. There is no clue to the murderers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
SPAIN IS UNBRANDED.
Her Policy in the Morocco Dispute
 Is Not Supported.

Madrid, Aug 23.-The lmparcial to- day continues its criticism of the, hesitating policy of the Spanish gov. ernment towards Morocco, declaring that it is folly under the present cir cumstances to make any effort to or ganize the international police, ad- ding that Casablanca will for some time to come require a large force tc occupy 1t, for if the troops are with. drawn, Mussulman fanaticism will break out with renewed fury there and at other ports, as the departure of the soldiers will only excite the Moors and result in further distur- bances.
 The Imparcial predicts that unless the Spanish government takes, a firm stand against any forward movement of the troops General Drude, the, French commander. will advance as soon as his endorsements arrive and Spain will involuntarily be commit- ted to an adventure in Africa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
HEAVY EXPENSE ENTAILED.
Increased Cost for Photographers Esti. mated at About S16S. 900.

The New Haven road. beginning next March. will be compelled by law to work all it's telegraph operators who handle trains. in eight hour shifts. instead of twelve. as the sched- ule Is now. This will mean at least another addition to the force in every town of prominence on the railroad company's system, and it has just been figured out by the Ne " Haven road, according to a local op- orator. that the increased cost per annum to the road as the result of the passage of this law will be s16S,- 900.
 This is given as one of the reasons why the road is now inaugurating a strict policy of retrenchment on us various divisions and on the Nauga- tuck division alone it is said that Su- perintendent c. s. Lake. since he as- sumed charge, has lessened the op- erating expenses s10.000 a month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
STAND OF BRAZIL
Attitude Displayed al Inc Hague In Reference 10 Permanent
 Court of Arbitration,
SHE WILL NOT SIGN

Rio Janiero, Aug 23.--An official recital of the position of Brazil in the matter of the proposed organization of permanent court of arbitration at The Hague has been made public. IL is asserted that Brazil did not insist, < at the Hague conference, upon SUI perior position in the Anglo-G o-German. American project for the~ organlza- ton of a new and permanent court of arbitration. "She pronounced her self as against the creation of such a court as an utterly useless step, in so much as there exists already al the Hague a permanent court of ar. bitration, created by the convention of 1899. Brazil also puts herself on record as against the classification of the sovereign states represented in tbe conference into states of first, second, third, fourth and fifth class. mae- pendent and civilized nations should not be invited to conference in order \ that they sign conventions in which they are classed and classify them- yes as powers of tue third and even of the fifth order. The demand made by the Brazilian delegation to the conference is that the principle of the equality of sovereign states. in their international relations accepted by the convention of 1899, continue to be rec ognized.
 After repeating preambles twelve to seventeen inclusive of the Brazil- ian project, the statement continues:
 Consequently the Brazilian dele gation to the Hague, acting in ac- cordance with the instructions re- ceived from its government proposed the reform of the present permanent court of arbitration. Each state will ing and able to pay the emoluments established by the conference would have an arbitor permanently at the Hague. Parties in litigation sanld have the privilege of submitting the differences either to the plenary court or to arbitors selected among those attached to the court.
 If the other project, establishing permanent judges only for the six great military powers of Europe, the United States and Japan. and tenn porary judges for the other states, classified on scale of imnortance absolutely arbitrary and unjust, is adopted Brazil will not sign the cons venfion. Brazil will content herself with the court of. arbitration already in Existence. and she will not figure in an international act as a power of the third class"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
Steamer Rates Discussed.

Berlin, Aug 23.-The discussion of the transatlantic steamer rate sit uation continues in in the newspapers here. The North German Lloyd cofn- pany telegraphed to the Tageblatt de nying that It has made an agreement with the Hamburg -Anencan line to reduce rates and adding that tbe Hamburg-American's reduction of Jthe price of a cabin passage to SlO1.J0 as a minimum would necessarily be fol- lowed by a similar reduction on the part of the North German Lloyd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
FIGHTING THE FIRES.
Italian Laborers From Car Shops
 Sent Into the Woods.

Buzzards Bay. Mass,A 23.- Senator Eben S S. Keith despatched, force of one hundred Italians from his car shops at Sagamore into the woods between Bourne and Sandwich to-day to assist in keeping the fire, which was still smouldering this morning, under control. Very little hope is expressed of extinguishing the fire until heavy rain does the work Every night for the past week the fire apparently has subsided, only to break out again the next day when the wind springs up.
 At 9 o'clock this morning a soutl- wester had begun to blow and smoke was pushing up from among the hills south of Bournedale and there was every indication at that time Of au- other day of fire fighting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
ANOTHER BIG SUIT.
|Texas Gets After the International Harvester Co.

Chicago. Aug 23.-A dispatch |from Dallas, Tex, says: Suit was |fled by the attorney-general's de- |partment at Austin. yesterday. in be- |half of the state against the Interna- |kionaI Harvester Co of America. (Which was organized under the laws bf Wisconsin.
 The petition alleges that the de- Pendant concern has violated the lnti-trust law of Texas, and demands penalties in the sum of s1. 900.
 It Is further alleged that this con bern has formed an unlawful com 'bfne with the Mccormick Harvester pnd Machine Co. Deering Harvester Do. Plano Manufacturing Co Warder. Bushnell $ Glessner Co. Minneapo- |is Harvester Co. D. NJ. Osborne &
 Do and Aultman Manufacturing Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
ELECTRIC MAIL CARRIER.
Rural Deliverer Used . Battery or
 His Horse.

Milwaukee. Wis. Aug 23.-Because he used an electric battery on his horse to make him go fast, Jacof Rapp was fined $1 and costs yester- day on complaint of the humane so- ciety.
 Rapp is a rural mail carrier and Is fond of going at good clip. A year ago Superintendent Clayton of the humane society warned him never to use his whip on his horse.
 Rapp then got a battery, attached 1t to his horse and whenever he Thought the steed need little gin. ger he turned on the battery.
 That was why Rapp could cover his route faster than any one else in the service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
MAINE APPLE CROP.
Enfasorable Weather Has Destroyed
 one-third of Usual Output.

4 Oakland. Me. Aug 23.-Maine' 3 apple crop has suffered to the extent of about one-third of last years yield by injury to the trees and, fruit caused by unfavorsble weather con- dItions. according to we'll informed apple raiser of this section. The number of winter killed trees Is very large, the extensive Baldwin O. chards of the state suffering most as a result of the adverse weather con- ditfons fin the early spring.
 The quality of the fruit that has survived Is considerably below tho average, and the Price will. accord ing to the same authority. be above that generally paid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
No Discussion. s.ys France.

Paris. Aug 23.-An oficial note is- sued to-day denies the reports that there are dissensions between the cabinets of Paris and Of Madrid sn6 stamps as false the starpmsnt that France has proposed to Spain that their forces take part fn an expedi- ton into the interior of Morocco. The note adds:
 ~The French government has never altered It's resolution not to under take such an expedition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
ST sw1TH1N DAYS END.
Drouth Will Come to a Close With a
 Housing Thunder Storm.

Although signs of storm were nu- merous Wednesday night. only few drops of rain fell. The sky was over- cast until late in the evening, but the clouds passed by without bringing any relief.
 The forty days of St Swithin are over to-day, and the belief Is quite general that 1t will rain this evening or Saturday. One man who pretends to know considerable about the weather matters, is of the opinion that the drought will be broken in a few days by thunder shower. This, he says, will be severe one. A gentle rain continuing for several hours would do the most good just now. but the prophet said that droughts were not usually broken that way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
MAD DOG SCARE
All Dogs Bitten Must Be Killed Under
 the New Law.

Baltic. Conn. Aug. 2s.-The first mad dog case under the new dog law in this section. if not In the state. went to fhe commissioner of domestic animals. II. o. Averill. yesterday and to-day he ordered that all dogs which were bitten by mad dog which ran through the village yesterday be kill ed and that all other dogs here be confined until October l. A large mastiR ran through the village and bit eighteen or twenty dogs It was pursued and killed Under the new law the state takes charge of the sit- uafion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-23
PresIdent St yoseph,s CoIlere.

Philadelphia. Aug 23.-The Rev Cornelius Gillespie. rector of the Roman Catholic church of the Gesu and president of St Jcseph's college of shis city. has been transferred to St Aloysius church. LeonardtoWn, Md. The Rev Dennis T. O'Sullivan of Boston will succeed Father Gil. lespie as rector of the church of the Gesu and as president of St JosephTs College. The church is the largest In this city.