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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
HUGHES PLAN APPROVED.
IT Conference of Charities and Correc'
 t~;, tion Discuss It.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 1.-The work of the last legislature and of Cover nor Hughes in approving it's legisla- tion for the better protection Of chll- dren in this state from the evils ol modern industrialism, was cordially praised to-day beforethe state confer ence of charities and corrections by Charles F. McKenna, secretary Of the Catholic home bureau for dependent children, his address being the repor! of the special committee on care oj children. of which he is chairman MT McKenna declared New York state to be a leader in its legislation on this subject.
 Dr Andrew s. Draper, state con- missioner of education, was quoted to the effect that there is less Hitter acy among the foreign born popula- tion of the city of New York than in the farming districts where nearly all of the people havev been for several generations on American soil and ought to have been reacehd by oul compulsory education system. The committee declared from personal ob- servation that census of illiteracy by townships instead of by counties would paint this situation eevn black CT than it appears at present.
 The report recommended that at tendance officers in rural towns be more carefully selected and better paid, that juvenile probation officers be appointed in all counties, and that the state establish truant schools and locate them preferably in the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
New Industrial Trust.

Chicago. Nov. IA new indus trial trust which is intended ultimate ly to control the zinc mining and manufacturing business of the coun- try has just been organized in Chi cago by the consolidation of the lead ing mining interests of the WiscOn sin and Missouri districts. The hold ing company, which is capitalized at s20,OOO.OOO, will be known as the Consolidated Zinc company. It is or ganized, according to it's promoters.tc put an end to ruinOus competition of small producers and to regulate the output. Frank Nicholson. the largest individual operator in the Joplin dis trict, is to be president and control ing spirit of the corporation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
BELIEVES IN ADVERTISING.
Gets One Husband and Keeps "Ad'
 Running Till Forbid.

Pittsburg, Nov 14.-John Baton of Williamsburg. yesterday filed in the courts of Stark county, O., an answer to his wife's suit for divorce. His wife charges him with assertion and non- support. In his answer Baton de- clares that ten months ago he mar ried Mrs Baton, who was Margaret Baker of Alliance, o. She had adver- tised for a husband in a matrimonial paper and he answered the ad and was accepted. After their marriage he noticed that the ad was still run. ming in the matrimonial paper ana that his wife received on an average of fifty letters week from men who were willing to marry her.
 Finally, he alleges. she received 9 letter from a man in Wisconsin, whC offered to sell his farm for $500 and give her the money if she would marry him. Baton alleges that from that time on his wife became a chang. ed woman. He declares that on sev- eral occasions he was made sick by food that she prepared for him and fearing that she intended to poison him he left her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
VOTING AT THE HUB
There Are iii, ,O00 Voters Regis tered For ihe Contest That
 is 0G To-Day.

Boston, Nov. 14.-The polling booths in the city were opened a half hour before sunrise to-day for the joint municipal primaries, and the first of the Ill, ,0OO voters entitled tc participate in the nomination of party candidates began their balloting. The biennial mayoralty election occurs December 10.
 The weather to-day was fair and cold, with indications that it would continue favorable. The polls will close at o'clock. A heavy vote was not expected owing to the unusually quiet campaign.
 In addition to the republican and democratic parties, the Independence league which won considerable prom thence in last weeks state election figures this year in the city primaries for the first time. Its candidate is John A. Coulthurst of the Roslindale district, former representative in the state legislature.
 The three cornered contest for the republican nomination is between Postmaster George A. Hubbard, street commissioner William E. Hannon and former representative Frederic w. Bliss.
 No one opposes Mayor Fitzgerald for re-nomination by the democratic voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
EXPLOSION AT UNION CITY.
One Man Killed-One Taken to Wa.
 terbury Hospital.

Union City, Nov 14.-A gas ex- plosion in the factory of the Metal Finishing Co this afternoon killed Frank Paperyake, 30 years of age, and fatally injured John John Pe- truski. Both were employed in the japaning department. The force of the explosion blew out a portion of the wall on one side and demolished all the glass in the entire building. The injured man was taken to the Waterbury hospital. It is thought that one of the men struck a match to light the gas burner under one of the japanning ovens. There is a standing order that when a work man finds the gas of in the oven. no match must be struck until investi- gation is made to find out if the oven contains any gas. If it does an ex- pIosion would inevitably follow the lighting of the jet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Consolidating Freights.

Chicago, Nov 14.-The final de- tails for consolidating under one management all the freight lines op- erating over the New York Central system have been arranged and the announcement, sent to shippers using this service. While the Merchants Dispatch Transportation Go will be the main line, the names of the oth- CTS will be retained. The reasons given by freight officials of the New York Central is that great economy in operating will result from this consolidation. The headquarters for all the lines has been established at Buffalo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
CITY NEWS.

Detective Thomas Colesanto is again doing duty after d weeks va cation.
 Tomorrow will be the last day for paying water rents without the per ccntages.
 The son of Attorney and Mrs II. W. Minor died at noon to-day. The boy was born on Monday.
 Judge Howard J. Curtis of the su- perior court and Assistant States At torney John F. Kellogg attended the funeral of the late Judge Elmer ir Middletown to-day.
 The children of Carmand Grasso, who are afflicted with typhoid fever, are getting on well. It is now thought that the other children will not catch the disease, although it was at first feared they would
 Deputy Coroner Walter D. Make peace, after a preliminary investiga- ton, has found that John Donovan of High street, who died Thursday morning, lost his life because of ac- cidental asphyxiatiOn.
 At a meeting of the junior and senior boys of the high school to- day it was decided to give q dance tO the girls during Thanksgiving week. A committee consisting of William C.. Keenan. Leonard WeltOn. Arthur Jacobs. William NJ. Lawlor and Harry J. Wilson was appointed to 1rranSe the affair This is the first time in years that the boys have given the first dance. it being the general way to have the girls start the social life in the school.
 It is said that the man that mur- dered Olinski at shelton d day or two ago was in this city as late as Monday, but the police say he left Waterbury Sunday afternoon. having come from Shelton that morning. The detectives also deny that he resided on Bishop street. The story goes that the man came to this city, procured what money he had saved and got away with as many valuaDles as he could from the place where he boarded. He is now thought to bc in Passaic. \. J.
 Mrs Julia Clerkin. willow ot Thomas Clerkin. who died four years ago to-day. passed away this mOrn- ing at the family residence. 3JS Humphreys street. New Haven. The deceased emigrated from Ireland in 1912 and located in New Haven, where she lived continuously since She leaves one son and three dlugii- ters: James J. and the Misses Mar caret and Julia Clerkin of New Ha- ven and Mrs William Kennedy. tho wife of former Senator Kennedy Of NaugatuCk Mrs CIerkin was well known to many of the older residents of Waterbury. where she visited when her brother. the late Vicar General James Lynch. was pastor of the Im- maculate Conception church ReT James Smith is her nephew SLe also has a niece and two grand nipC-rs in religious orders in this state. The funeral will be held Saturday r5oTu- ing with a solemn mass Of requiem st St Mary's church. Hillside avenu-. New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
PANIC WORSE THAN THE WAR
MelIen Likens Attack on Corporations
 to Drunken Debauch.

Hartford Conn.,, Nov 14-President Charles S. Mellen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, made a sensational speech before the national grange, which is in annual session here. Fresh from a recent in- terview with President Roosevelt, he attacked the strong arm' way of go- ing at corporations and likening the attack on them to a drunken mans debauch and the panic to the resultant broken crockery and furniture, said the losses were greater than were suffered in the civil war and must be borne by every man. woman and child, not alone by the rich man.
 "The country" he said. "has been having the time of it's life. We have been chasing the corporations until it has got on our nerves; we are tired of the life we are leading; we have got to rest. When We awake it will appear to have been a costly dream. When we have mended the smashed furni- ture. the broken crockery, we will lay for a time and accumulate the where withal to repair the waste of our de- bauch. We may not think quite so well of ourselves for some time, our leaders will not look quite so large in cur eyes again. but we forget quickly. and we can only forget the whole misera- ble business after we have paid the bill and have we'll learned our lesson. There will be measure of compensa- ton not without it's value"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
KIDNAPPED BY A CHINAMAN.
Wife of Rich Pennsylvania Man Picked
 Up With Mock Duck Adherent.

Up With Mock Duck Adherent.
 Pittsburg, Nov. 14.-Still under the influence of some powerful drug which had been given her before she was kidnapped, Mrs. W. L. Reese, the beau tiful young wife of rich boiler man. ufacturer of Altoona, was picked up by the police in Fourth avenue in this city in the early morning in company with Al Sing Dean, Chinaman who had been member of her Sunday school class and lieutenant of Mock Duck of New York.
 After desperate fight with the po- lice Dean was arrested and is now be- ing held at the central station without bail. Mrs. Reese is in charge of the matron of the station.
 Mrs. Reese is about thirty years of age. She is member of the First Lutheran church of Altoona, and some time ago she became interested in the Chinese Sunday school just formed. She had a class of Chinamen and was finally elected assistant superintendent of the Chinese Sunday school.
 About two months ago Sing Dean came to Altoona from New York. He spoke good English and entered Mrs. Reeses class and volunteered to act as interpreter. He made himself so useful to me in our work" said Mrs. Reese. that I soon found him inval- uable."
 Mrs. Reese says the Chinaman gave her white crystal to swallow and that after taking it she remembered nothing until she reached the station hnnSa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
THE GRANGE OBJECTS
Held a Secret Session 10 Discuss President Deilen'S Latest
 Address.

Hartford, Nov 1.-The National Grange held a secret session here to- day. A resolution was offered con cerning the address made by Presi- dent Mellen last night to the effect that the Grange does not wish the impression to go abroad that the statements made by all the speakers at the public reception are not q por- tion of the Grange creed. The speech Of the railroad president placed their order before the world in a false light. The Grange stands firmly OF its declaration of principles in op- position to all trusts or combinations that use unfair means or methods to exploit the people. It wages no warfare against railroads or other corporations that conduct their busi- ness along lines of fairness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
EATING UP THE COUNTRY!
Hetty Green Says Politicians Are the
 Cause of Present Situation.

New York, Nov. 14.-"The politi- clans are eating up the country, said Mrs Hetty Green. the worlds richest woman, yesterday, as she stepped out of the National Park bank.
 Who or what do you believe to be responsible for the present financial conditions?" she was asked.
 Didn't I say the politicians were eating up the country" she replied somewhat testify. You can place the blame where it belongs without much trouble. Half the time he speaks the president doesn't know what he is going to do, but'-here she lowered her voice and said in a whisper-"I don't like to say i'll Of Teddy.
 "G'way, now-you know l don't want to give interviews she said, as she went into the Chemical bank tC scrutinize her balances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
4 REALISTIC ACT.
Amusing Story of Joseph Jefferson as
 Rip Van Wrinkle.

Amusing Story Of Joseph Jefferson as
 Rip Van Wrinkle.
 While he was playing Rip Van Win kle at Chicago Joseph Jefferson once went to the theater very much exhaust ed by long days fishing on the lake. As the curtain rose on the third act 1t disclosed the white haired Rip still deep in his twenty years nap. Five, ten, twenty minutes passed, and he did not awaken. The audience began to get impatient and the prompter uneasy.
 The great actor doubtless knew what he was about, but this was carrying the realistic business too far. The fact was that all this time Jefferson was really sleeping the sleep of the just, or, rather, of the fisherman who had sat eight hours in the sun. Finally the gallery became uproarious. and one of the gods" wanted to know if there was going to be nineteen years more of this snooze businessr'
 At this point Jefferson began to snore. This decided the prompter. who opened q small trap beneath the stage and began to prod Rip from below. The Jagged comedian fumbled in his pocket for an imaginary railway ticket and muttered drowsily, Going right through. 'ductor"
 At this entirely new reading the au- dience was transfxed with amazement. when all at once Jefferson sat up with a loud shriek, evidently in agony. The exasperated prompter had jabbed him with a pin. Consciousness of the sit uation came to him, and the play went on after that with a rush.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Gettinn an openinn.

A man had a story about a gun which he delivered himself of upon all occasions At dinner party one even ing ha wTithed in his chair for over an hour. waiting for a chance to intro duce his story. but no opportunity presented itself. Finally he slipped a coin into the hand of a waiter and whispered:
 When you leave the room again. slam the door
 The waiter slammed the door as di- rected. and the man sprang to his feet with the exclamation:
 Whats that noise-a gunE-
 ~Oh. no-' resumed his host. "It was o1ly the door
 -Ah. see. Well speaking of guns reminds ne of a little sto-y." etc. IfrerugaF 1rs-----
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
HE WAS A SPY
Documents in Hands of the French Jusiities Recall ot
 Admiral Siegel.

Paris, Nov 1.-The Libre Parole to-day declares that the connection of Admiral Siegel, the German naval attache here, who has just been re- called, with Ensign Ullmo, who was arrested last month at Toulon charg' ed with being q spy, has been estab- lished by documents which arc no" in the hands of M. Lydet, the exam ming magistrate, who is inquiring to the charges against Ullmo. The paper adds that their correspondence was carried on through Hebrew intermed- iaries, but that a personal meeting between Ullmo and Siegel occurred lN Paris last August and that Slegels recall was due to the fact that ne was compromised. :.
 The Libre Parole is violently anti semetic, Ullmo is Hebrew and the information printed by the paper Is freuuently unreliable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
TaCgart Issues Call.

Frenck Lick, Ind, Nov 14.-Chair- man Thomas Taggart of the demo- cratic national committee announced to-day that he had issued a call for a meeting of the members of the committee at Frenck Lick, Novem- Der 22 The time and place for an- other meeting of the committee to decide as to the next national con. vention will be fixed. The cities that are applicants for the conven- tion are Chicago, Louisville, Cincin- nati, St Louis. St Paul, Milwaukee and Atlantic City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Lunlher Firms Fail

Danzig, Prussia, Nov 14.-TwS lumber firms, Albrecht & Go, and L. Goldharder, suspended payments to- day. The liabilities of the former are about S00,OO0 marks (about $200,000), and the indebtedness of the latter is over 100000 ($250,- O00). Both firms are trying to make arrangements which will en- able them to continue doing busi- ness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Kosher Markets to Close.

Paterson. \. j.. Nov 1.-The Kosher butcher shops. which have been a storm center the past week because of riots resulting from the high prices of meat. have decided to close for a month. beginning to-day The riOting. as has been the case in other cities. was led by frenzied Jewish women Sales have been scarce because of the pieketing of stores, so an agreement was reached to close up shop in an endeavor to end the boycott.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
MERCURY'S TOUR.
Numerous Photographs Were Taken
 in the CbseryatOries.

Boston, Nov 14.-The last portion of the transit of Mercury across the suns disk was successfully observed and numerous photographs were taken at the Harvard observa tory to-day.
 The sun rose with the planet in transit, but owing to the low declina- tion no attempt was made to take photographs until S:30 a. m. In the seventeen minutes before the transit was completed the cameras were worked necessarily. The weather was very clear.
 It will be some days before the negatives taken at Harvard are de- velOped and some months before any possible deductions are completed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
WORLDS RIFLE RECORD.
Captain Hardy Takes New Score at
 Lincoln, Neb.

Lincoln, Neb, Nov 14.-What is said to be new worlds record for rifle shooting was established yester- day by Captain A. H. Hardy, when he hit 997 marble targets out of possible 1000. The marbles were seven-eights of an inch in diameter, and were thrown at the regulation distance. The previous best known record was made by Adolph Topher- ween of San Antonio who hit 96S marble targets. Captain Hardy is making an attempt to establish a new record on 10000 two inch wooden blocks. Yesterday afternoon he hit 1000 straight without a miss and quit for the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Young vanderbiIt's Condition.

CsmbTidge. Mass. Nov 1.-The condition of Harold S Vanderbilt the youngest son of William K Van derbiIt. who is i'll with typhoid fever at the Stillnsn iHiTmsTy- wzE re ported as very favorable at @ a. IT. The yOung mans father and his brother. William K Vanderbilt, jr, are with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Salvation Army Steamers.

London. Nov 14.-According to the Shipping Gazette there is probability that the Salvation Army will soon own several transatlantic steamers. The steamers will be used in connection with the army's scheme for promoting Canadian i'm migration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Wesfnn Inares RuHaIn-

Buffalo. \. Y. Nov. 14.-Edward Payson Weston left here at o'clock this morning for Silver Greek, about g miles west of this city on the Lake Shore. in continuance of his walk from Portland. Me. to Chicago. He expects to spend the night at Silver Greek
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
PREMIER STRICKEN
Sir HeDry Campbell BsuDerman Had Just Finished a P0Iiti.
 cal Address.

Bristol, Eng, Nov. 14.-The premier, Sir Henry Campbell-Banner- man,after addressing political meet ing, was seized with sudden illness last night at the residence here of William Howell Davis, liberal mem Der of parliament for South Bristol Doctors attended the sufferer for over an hour and although the sharpness of the attack has ceased, the premiers condition is such that London doctors have been summoned. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause of the ill., ness.
 Sir Henry had planned to make several political speeches but he has given up all his engagements and has requested chief secretary for Ire land Birrell to take them up.
 Sir Henry bell-Bannerman, prime minister and fi1st lord of the treasury since 1905, was born in 1886.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Mcrrar-s Gift to YaIe.

New Haven Conn. Nov 14--J. Per polt Morgan has presented to the Yzz. university library five sumptuous v0I tunes containing a catalogue of hi great eOIlectio1s of miniatures an paintings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Alabama Goes Ashore.

New London. Nov IA tele- phone message from Fort Terry states that the barge Alabama went ashore on Plum Island this morning and that the only person on board the barge was rescued by soldiers from the post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Alexander Troup.s Call.

New Haven. Nov. 14.-AlexanGer Troup to-day issued a call for a meet ing of the New England Democratic Progressive league in this city Un November 2s, on the occasion Of the visit here of William J. Bryan at the unveiIing of the Bonnet fountain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
Bradley Jury Completed.

Washington, Nov 14.-The jury in the Bradley trial was completed at 11:15 o'clock to-day. Assistant District Attorney Turner immediate. ly began the presentation of the case for the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
NInre Gold Enrared-

New ToEk-NoE- 1.-The First Ma ti01zl ban kOf ChiczgO to-day an- nouzoed the engagement of sz0e.e0g gold for import This makes the total of ezEgs1sats ssI, ,e00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
: BARNEY SHOOTS HIMSELF.
President of the Knickerbocker Trust
 Company.

New York, Nov 14.-Charles P. Bar ney, president of the Knickerbocker Trust company shot himself this af- ternoon at his home at 1O1 East 3Sth street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Fair ani1 colder tonight Friday fair eOntin- ue1 coId. brisk to high northwest winds dfninishinz-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14

Bristol, Eng, Nov 14.-Later it was announced that the premier's sudden illness was due to severe spasm of the heart, which gradually was relieved by restoratives. He was progressing favorably this af- ternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-14
For To-1IGrr8w-

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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
.AS HE HAS SOWN. SO MUST HE
REAP

Sanders alone is responsible for the
predican1ent in which he finds himself
irnpaled politically. He may squirm an6
he may protest, but he can not contro-
vert the facts r,eeglbed against him from,
the records, which have been subt1ittej
in proof and are opened TO all investl-
gators and enquirerss
With audacity superlative he has
rushed his lieutenant, General Estop-
inal. to the front with a sweeping de-
NAL. but such tactics do not relieve the
candidate for Governor, J. Y. Sanders
from the odium of the charges proven
from the record
1t may be recalled that in a speech de-
livered at a public meeting in Donald
sonville on October IS, Don Caffrey sub
mitted charges which lei Lieutenant
Governor Sanders. at meeting held on
October 20, to reply to Mr.. Caffrey.
1t may be recalled that in this demon
stration Lieutenant Governor Sanders
INDUCED in general denial and in a
grand play to the audience. He de-
clared: Il dismiss the accusation with
the reply that it is as false as it is con-