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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

the eighth day of the jury getting. According to the latest reports the prosecution will not exhaust any more of it's challenges on the talesmen now in the box and while the defense, with six peremptory challenges in re serve, may remove one or two from the box as It is at present stands, there is some prospect that the per- emptory challenges on both sides are about over. If these reports are true there is a possibility of securing a jury without having recourse to . new venire
 Among the witnesses who arrived late last evening was General Bulke- ley Wells, who has been picturesque figure connected with the story of the difficulties between the western federation of miners and the mine owners. General Wells is now promi- nently connected with the mine own CTS organization. He is wealthy mine owner himself and it was at his mine. the Smuggler Union mine of Telluride, Colo, that Arthur Collins. the manager, was killed during the latest trouble in that station. Gener- al Wells since that time has been un- remitting in his determination to hunt down the men concerned in the as- sassination of Collins. He was in command of the train which brought Haywood, Mover and Pettlbone from Colorado to Idaho, at the time they were arrested In Denver under ex- tradition warrants. He will be one of the witnesses for the state when the case opens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
NEVER ON THE THIRTY.EIRsT.
Bridesroonn's Second Visit Would Be
 One Day Aftersard.

Rev. Dr. William H. Fisburn, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, most sunshiny men in the world and likes nothing better than good. wholesome joke. even If 1t is turned against himself. He was visited in his home on last St. Patrick's day by prosperous looking couple who de sired his kindly office in making them one. Tie man vas an ironmaster from Pittsburg and the bride-elect vas a Jersey woman. The business was quickly dispatched and the happy bridegroom came to the question 60 many in like nx ask the clergyman:
 Just suit yourself as to that. said Dr. Ffsburn as his eyes rested upon thick ron of bills the ironmaster had dug out of his trousers pocket Well said the newly-uzde husband. -as this is the seventeenth of March I'll make it t17. and good luck to yoa- -Ny friend szid the dominic. T wish yoa the greatest happiness in the world. but If ever yoa happen to want ne again izst call sround on the thiru-frst of the nozth- NO. str.- replied tke brieszrooz ss hs vzIkst swxy, -TR cone on ths frst-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Carpenters Refuse to work.

Greenwich. May 20.-Many of the union carpenters here refused to go to work today because the contrac- tors have refused to raise wages from $3.50 to S3.76. The non-union car penters have not insisted upon the raise. The union men have been working under an agreement made two years ago. At Rye, N. Y., and other places the wage question has been satisfactorily settled The strike of the union plumbers remains unchanged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Landmark Removed.

Providence, R. l., May 20.--An east side landmark for nearly three quarters of century, the old resi- dence at the corner of College and Prospect streets, for many years used as the home of the presidents of Brown university, and now utilized as the colleg dining room. is soon to be torn down, as on its site will be erected the John Hay memorial H. brary. to cost s500,000. The loca- tion Is directly opposite the college campus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Tact

The right kind of q wife never harp. upon her husbands nIsdeeds. stIIl less does she remind lin of his uisfor- tunes No vOzzn should nsrry man unless her loTe for him be of the fiber vhIch hopeth all tkfnss. believeth all things. and is hot easily provoked ssys Home Chat The right kind of wife helps . man vhsa he falls zn eu- courzEss hin to try again. instead of rzfiins al hiz for the stuzhls sftsr he hzs risen to his feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Advised to Stay Away.

Seattle. Wash. May 20.-Seattle negroes met yesterday and passed resolutions asking negro bishops and delegates to the Christian Endeavor convention to be held here this sum- mer to stay away from the conven- ton and the city because of alleged race discrimination in the matter of accommodations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
BURIED UNDER BAGS.
Yard Foreman At New Britain Was
 Killed This Morning.

New Britain, May 20.-George W. Holland, yard foreman for the City Coal & Wood Go. was instantly killed and Peter Music, workman was seriously Injured, by being buried un- der an avalanche of bags filled with cement this morning. The medical examiner is of the opinion that Hol- land became too careless in working around where the bags were stored and in attempting to get out some of the lower ones caused the others to come down on top of him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Scientific Fsrmino.

A Scottish laird took his new plov- man to task for the wayering furrows which were the result of his work. Your drills are not nearly as straight as those Angus made" he said. severe ly. He would not have left such slebe as this" Angus didna ken his work" said Tammas. calmly. contem- plating his employer with an indulgent gaze. "Ye see. when the drills is crookit the sun gets in on a sides. an 'tis then ye get early 'tsties-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
sur,hIn. ,h. ert., pl.Int.e,.n,.

Let plenty of sunshine into your house. Sunshine is the greatest of dis infectants It vill also discourage bugs of all kinds. great and small No room Is nt to inhshit If the sun doesn't shine full Into 1t for a couple Of hours daily Carpets and hsnEinEsr Yes Of cosrse 1t vfIl fade them If you value your carpets and hang fnEs more than the hsslth of yourself and family hT sll means kes, ct tks gua-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Kuroki In New Haven.

New Haven. May 2O.-The visit to Yale university of aBron General Kuroki to-day was brought about by the desire of the distinguished soldier to see the institution in which many brave Japanese officers received por- ton of their education in the higher branches. Baron General Kuroki and hIs staff reached this city at II o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Fatal HemorrhaRe.

winsted. May 20.-Mrs Eleanor R. Holmes. 53 years of age, wife of R. E. Holmes. vice-president of the Hurlbnrt National bank. died sud dealy to-day of hemorraghes brought on by coughing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Eddy Hearing Adjourned.

Concord. N. H.. May 2O.-The hearing in the Mary Baker G. Eddy case ordered for to-day was adjourned to tomorrow on account of the in- disposition of Judge Robert x. Cham berlain, the presiding justice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
MIX and Tuberculosis.

Dr. Eastwood. an eminent English authority. connected with the royal commission on tuberculosis, says that clearly one of the most important steps in fighting the scourge of con sumption is to keep a watchful eye on the milk supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
New RaIIways Proiected.

Spain and France have agreed to build, within the next ten years, three trans-Pyrenean railways. pass ing through Puigcerda, Somport and Salou-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
HUNlMEL IN PRISON
The Noted New York lawyer Driven 10 BIackWells Island
 in an Auto.

New York, May 20.-Abraham H. Hummel, for nearly a third of a cen- tury one of the most widely known criminal lawyers in this city, began the service of his sentence of one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
T-Ierr.ph.r. n.r s,rIte.

NEW YORK. May 20-The Conner rfsl Telegraphersf Union of America has decided to strike unless certain grievances are remedIed by the West trn Union company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

Hartford. May 20.-One hundred and fifty trackmen are out on strike here and the promoters are now on their way to Springfield. They are also trying to induce 400 employed down around Saybrook to join the movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
HAYWOOD TRIAL
Eighth Day Opened With a De- termination 10 Fill Jury Box
 This Week if Possible.

Boise, Idaho, May 20.--After quiet Sunday intermisslon the trial of Will liam D. Haywood, charged with the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg, opened this morning for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Ben Return win orfsrs p-rr,..

NEW YORK. May 2o.-AIexsrder Graham BeIl has returned from Eng land. vbere oxfoud conferred the de- grss ~ dDrtur of science on him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight: Tuesday fair: light northeast to west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
DEAD IN BED
The Coroner Announced It a Case of Suicide-Letters Found
 in Clothing
SCOLDED BY MOTHER

New York, May 20.-A man who registered at the Grand Union Ho- tel yesterday as R. R. Bose, Worces- ter. Mass, was found dead in his room to-day from inhaling illuminat- ing gas. A coroner announced after an investigation that he was con- vinced the man committed suicide. Among letters found in the dead mans clothing was one signed Your Loving Mother The writer remon- strated with him for his conduct; told him how worried she and Cert rude were about his actions and begged him to brace up and be what was right. The Gertrude mentioned in the mothers letter Is believed to to Dear Bose" is signed Your Low ing Wife, Gertrude Jordan, New Port land, Maine." This letter informed Bose that it would be impossible for her longer to impose upon the kind ness of his family. She felt that she must place their children where they would be well cared for and go out and earn a living for herself.
 Bose was about 35 years old, of dark complexion, clean shaven, about feet 10 inches in height and weigh- ed 150 pounds.
 Among Bose's effects, was letter addressed to Austin Scuyler, Ash land, Mass, care of Roger Morgan" and another which he had received from c. c. Churchill, general agent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company.
 New Portland, Me, May 20.-It is believed here that the young man supposed to have committed suicide by inhaling Illuminating as in a New York hotel is Ross Jordan, aged about 25, who left this town last fall and had been in Massachusetts since. His wife Gertrude Jordan and their two young boys have been staying with MT Jordan's father, John T. Jordan in this village. Jor- dan was born and reared here, while his wife came from Kingfeld, Me.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
1000 MEN OUT
Workers on the Railroad Quit When Demand For More
 Pay Was Refused
ALL IJNSKILLED LABOR

New Haven. May 20.--Italian trackmen employed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road Go to the number of 1000 went out on strike to-day. following the refusal of the road to grant de- mand for 10 per cent increase in their wages, which are now $1.50 a day. The divisions affected by the strike so far are the New York, Hart ford and Highland. The strike is centered in Hartford, though gangs of Italians at many other points re- fused to take up their work to-day. The strikers include almost all the unskilled labor on the road They dig ditches, lay tracks and sometimes find work on improvements more ex- tensive than the ordinary repairs.
 It is said that the strike might eX- tend from New York to Boston, though at the present time little is known of the strike by the railroad officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

New London, May 20.-The track laborers employed by the New Haven road went to work as usual this morning and there was not the slightest indication of impending trouble. It was intimated by some of the track laborers that the loss of the strike on the local lines of the Consolidated Railway Go last week has discouraged the men and they are now opposed to engaging in a labor war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

year in Blackwell's Island prison to- day. He was sentenced for perjury in the Dodge-Morse divorce case. He was taken to the penitentiary in an automobile without a guard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

South Norwalk, May 20.-About twenty striking section hands are on their way to this city from Greens Farms on the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road. The section gang in East Norwalk was withdrawn until they passed and the South Norwalk police have been instructed to drive the strikers off the property of the railroad.
 Windsor, May 20.-A band of strik- ing section hands employed by the railroad company left Hartford this morning and started on a tour north picking up recruits on their way. When the strikers reached this place they numbered about fifty and 1t was said that they intended going as far as ,Thompsonville. Several section gangs are employed on work be- tween here and Thompsonyille.
 Bridgeport, May 20.--All the trackmen employed by the New Ha- ven road went on strike to-day for an increase in wages. About seven ty-five men are out.
 Boston, May 20.-Officials of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad had not been advised of any strike among the roads laborers in the section about Boston up to a. m. to-day. Later 1t was stated that there was trouble at New Haven, but 1t was believed that the difficulty would not affect territory east of Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
 and
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28

Beutamn Bolton Of Montpelier who re-
ceived It from the late George w. Bolton,
his father. II is History Of tho state
Of Vermont from its earliest settlement
to the close OF the year 1882 by
Zadock Thompson, A. NJ. author OF the
Gazetteer of Vermont Burlington Ed
ward Smith 1898" written to meet "the
acknowledged want Of concise history
of Vermont adapted to the use of the
higher classes in the schools. we'll as
for general reading" In the appendix APP
pears a list Of q lotteries for special pur-
poes sanctioned by the state Legislature
One of tho objects was to build a court
house in Rutland, another was to raise
money to reimburse a citizens loss from
fire. In 1890 there were II banks in The
state and tho total capitalization was
81 GO, 600 To-day there at II national
banks with a total capitalization OF So
75o. ooo and &c savings banks with deposits
Of many millions, In 1921 the popula-
ton Of Vermont was $3.50, and In 1880
Il was go, SD In 1900 It was 343,631.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
DRANK HORSE IMMINENT.
Cause Of Michael BrouRham's sudden
Death Officially Settled.

bennington. Nov. 25.-The mystery
over the death OF Michael Broughar,
who on the evening OF November 10
staggered into the boiler room of the
Vermont Hose & Machinery companYs
knitting mill here and died In a few
minutes, has been cleared by the re-
ceipt OF a report by States Attorney
w. ], Meagher from Or Il. IT. stone.
director of the state laboratory in
Burlington.
The day following Brougham's death
an autopsy was held by DR.. stone his
assistant, DIR. L. y. SpraRue, and a 10
cal physician but the examination re-
vcaled no cause for tho mans death
the organs being in an apparently
normal and healthy condition. The
examination Of tho stomach Mt tho la
boratory showed evidences OF chloride
OF zinc, one of the deadliest OF pot
sons, and an analysis OF a quart bottle
of horse lniment, which Brousham
must have taken for whiskey, reveal.
cd the presence OF the chloride
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
DICE GAME IN LAUNDRY.
sam Wah Arrested Entertaining Two
Nermonters and Drummer.

st. Johnshury. Nov. 25-The whole
police force ratded tho Chinese laundry
late last evening and found the pro-
prietor. Sam Wah. engaged In the
American game of shaking dice With
two st. Johnsrbury parties and a Boston
drummer. one of the local gamblers
escaped through a window but tho
others were arrested and taken to the
police station.
Al n hearing this afternoon the China
man was placed under $500 bonds to APP
pear at the December term Of county
court. The others were discharged and
Sam Wah Is now out on bail.
In addition 70 the gambling parapher-
MALTA, the officers gathered in a five
gallon Jug OF whiskey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
VETERANS LOSE DEER PETS.
Doe Dies n, Soldiers Home--Iam"
Buck I Gty---Fnwn Puny.

Pennington. Nov2 % The doe that has
been an inmate OF the Corral at the Yer
mont Soldiers Home FOR the past 70
urc yesterday. Tho doe was something
Of a curiosity for the reason that II an
nually grew two imperfect horns OF
sufficient length to ortitle the animal to
the privilege Of bcrs shot were it 1T
large during the open season.
The death Of the doc will mean that
the little deer park AZ tine homo Will soon
he empty for sure,atcndent Harmon
has decided to have the lame buck, that
has been the docs ooWrun.on for mum
her Of years, shot as soon as n permit
can be secured from Fish and Game
Commissioner Thomas The buck sud
denly became cross "a few days ago and
George Folsom. ono NJ he old veterans
who has had charge 90 tho deer, IS sti'l
in the hospital recovering from injuries
received from the huok's horns and
hoofs. Folsom went Into the corral 70
feed the deer and was attacked by the
buck which hutted the man against tho
fence and held him there until his calls
for assistance were answered. Had tho
buck been the possessor OF four good
legs the man would undoubtedly have
been killed,
Tho little buck fawn, recently sent to
the home from Rutland. has not APP
peared to gain strcnEth as II should and
fears are expressed TINT II will not live
through the winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
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LASS SUES FOR FINGERS.
Pretty Immigrant Girl Lost Them at
Summer Hotel.

Rutland, Nov. 25.-,Miss Anna Shan
nahan. a pretty Irish immigrant girl Of
IS years has brought suit against
Michael Quinn of his city and Frank J.
Quinn Of New York, propri-tors of the
Mountain Springs Hotel AZ Lake Dun
more, TO recover s25,o"0 damages for the
alleged loss Of practically all the fingers
on her right hand while she was working
in the hotel laundry August r. 1907.
The girl claims that her hand was
drawn into "mangle" and. owing 10 the
machinery being out OF repair was held
fast for % minutes before the machinery
could BE- stopped. Meanwhile her fingers
were pressed against the hot steam box
and SO badly bu; ed that the flesh drop
ped from three Of them The girl has been
in the Proctor hospital most of the time
since and she claims the heavy damages
on the ground that she Is dlsfgured for
life.
Miss Shannahan was given considerable
publicity about n year aEo IN the news
papers when she came alone from Ire
land to this country earning her passa ge
by singing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
SHOOK HANDS WITH JURY.
Mrs. Nnssi Acquitted Of Charge Of
Adultery md Is Discharged.

Montpelier. Nov. 2l.--Tho defence Is
putting in evidence in the adultery
case of state VS.. Hattie Ma.si Of Barre.
now on trial in Washington county
court. The case will go to the jury
som" time tomorrow. Tho defence
will put the respondent who Is re-
markedly good looking young woman.
on the stand.
The civil suit brought by Walker
e. Gallison. architects and civil en-
gineers, against ]. B. Campbell to re-
cover for work done for him In pre-
pairing plans and blue prints. will be
tried Mt tho present term of county
court If time permits. The amount
claimed is about $500. Campbell is
still I'm Jail. being unable to raise his
bail Of $4,000.
IMPORTANT WITNESS MISSING.
II II not now probable that states
against the three men in Barre who
were charged with resisting an officer
in a small riot in that city on the eve
ming of November Q. An important
witness for the state cannot be found.
The cases against these men are still
on the docket for trial in Barre city
court.
Elmer Coffrin of Waterbury, former
ly a well-known character in this
city, was fined IS and costs in Barre
city court this morning for intoxica-
ton. He hopes to be able to raise the
amount within the required "a hours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28
MURDER CASE ON DOCKET.
Trinl of Mnhnn for Killing Niece
Comes Tn In UrnuiuutOu

Bennington, Nov. 25.-The December
term Of Remington county court will
convene December with Judge Seneca
1iaselton Of Burlington. presiding. Juds-
Ing from the new cases that have added
to the docket during the term is likely
to be long and interesting ono.
BY far the most important of the
state cases will he that Of tho trial Of
Alfred Mahan of North Bennington for
the murder OF his little niece Ethel near
Lake Param IN April At the June term
of court Judge Hasolton assigned Q. VI
Barber as counsel for the defendant de-
clarng at the time that tho young man
was without means to provide for repre-
sentatlon. 1t Is generally understood
that the defense will be insanity. az
Mahan. who was sent to the State asy-
lum ut Waterbury for observation, has
recently been visited by specialist In
nervous diseases. who will appear MS
witness in behalf Of the respondent.
An important case involving the liquor
license laws is that of State vs. intoxi.
eating liquor, seized at the second class
liquor store Of Merle S. Pike In Sunder-
land. The search and seizure were made
on the ground that the liquor store was
In reality being conducted by Thomas
Morrisey and Edward Morrisey of Ar
linEton, and who were therefore doing
business outside OF the town in which
they resided. The case comes to county
court on an appeal from Justices de-
cison.
IMPORTANT CIVIL CASES.
or the civil cases there are between
90 and 100 on the bar docket, 80 Of
y iDI,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-11-28

from the commissioners T. s Stanton
and George w Wing appeared for the
plaintiff and " a. Lord and Il. r.
Carleton for the defendant
MARSHFIELD DOG CASE DROPPED
The case of state VS. David Denccchi
dog case from Marshflcld. which 10 n
companion cas- to that recently decided
in supreme court has been nollo nross-
ed.
Judge Waterman has appointed 2 s
Stanton Of Roxbury and Assistant
Judges l., r wells of Middlesex and c.
NJ. Winch of Barre. town commissioners
to hear the appeal Of the land owners
on Berlin street on resurvey Of that
street made by the city council last
year.
Tho report Of Fred r. Thomas referee
in the case Of y. D. Cove VS. John RYAN
Of Plainned was flied Saturday In coun-
" court This -ase involves a book ac-
count.
An application has been made TO the
court to appoint Assistant Judge c. t..
IAthrop Of Nllliamstown and f. A..
Smith Of Well River as auditors in the
case Of Teranco McKane vs.. J. w Cor
don and r. a Hoar Mr.. Gordon and
Mr.. Hoar wera attorneys for McKane
IN tho several trials Of the case of Nc
Eanc VS.. Mar & Gordon, and II Is
claimed by MoTane that they charged
him excessive attorneys fees.