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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Pythian omccrs.

At meeting of local Pythlans last night the following were chosen as a board of directors for the proposed new home: Speedwell lodge. William F. Thoms. George H. Cowell, F. \. Treat. George H. Wells, E. R. Snagg, and D. M. Stewart; Comstock lodge, Robert Mackle. David Miller, George E. Pettijean. W. E.. Scofeld. W. H. Strickland and F. R. White: Magnolia lodge. W. r. Glesler. C. NJ. Bronson and William Adams. The directors elected the following officers: Presi- dent and agent, F. R. White: vice president. William Adams. attorney. William F. Thoms: treasurer, George H. Cwoell; secretary, F. \. Treat. No site has yet been securcl. but when . desirable lot Is purchased a building will be erected on 1t which will cost about $J0.0oo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Kuroki's Future Plans.

New York, May 21.-Final plans for the remainder of Gen. Kuroki's stay in the United tSates were announced to-day. They provide for a complete rest to-day in preparation for the visit to Boston and Cambridge to- morrow and the long homeward jour- ney which will begin at the compile ton of the New England visit. The general and his party will leave New York for Boston on the 1 o'clock D. m. express from the Grand Central tomorrow. The stay in Boston and Cambridge, where the general will visit Harvard university, will be brief and then the party will start for the west. They will go by way of Albany to Niagara, to see the falls and thence to Chicago and on to Seattle. They will sail from Seattle for Japan on June Il.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
CARS OFF TRACK
New York Central Train Wreck cd and One Man Was Killed
 Early To-Day
FOUR TRACKS BLOCKED

Little Falls, N. r.. May 21.-In the special west bound from New York city on the New York Central rail- road just outside the eastern limlrs of this city at 1: :32 today ore man was killed and two were critically injured. The dead man is Baggagemaster Isaac Finley of New York or Rochester. The injured include Matthew Maher Of Syracuse, fireman, critically burn ed; Engineer John Hyde of Rens- selaer, scalded by escaping steam and in critical condition; Albert May of Syracuse. brakeman, slight inJur- les; Mir and Mrs B. w. Fogler of Toronto, bruised; William Allsburg of New York city, feet injured.
 Just as the Buffalo X Cleveland special was approaching Little Falls an east bound freight train running on q parallel track was derailed by pile of stones. All four of the tracks were covered with wreckage and the train hands on the freight declare that they did not have time to flag the express before 1t ploughed into the wreckage Four cars of the spec ial were thrown from the track and two of them, bunet car and da coach were overturned and dragged for some distance before the train stopped.
 Baggageman Isaac Finley was in the buffet car and was cut in two by the wheels.
 None of the passengers were serious ly injured. Traffic on all of the four tracks was blocked for six hours af- ter the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
GLOVES OF wHALEHIDE.
Attempt to Find Profitable Use for a
 Wasted Product.

Newfoundland wlalers, seized with a spirit of enterprlsing economy, are reported to be attempting to place whale hide on the market for the manufacture of whale leather.
 It is not surprising that such m attempt should be made. It must vex the spirit of any whaIer of well bal anced mind o.see, after all the hard ship and danger of his calling, an en- ormous and altogether dlsproportlon- ate bulk of his quarry cast away.
 From a large right whale of. say, 45 to 50 feet in length, about 2J0 bar rels of oil and one and three-quarter tons of baleen, or whalebone, may be obtained The remainder of the gig antic carcass, which may be as much as fifty tons. has hitherto been consld- cred useless.
 The average whale hide If laid out on the ground would cover a surface of nearly 1.J00 square feet, at which rate one whale If its hide could be made into boots and shoes would we'll stock West End boot shop.
 It is also hoped that the lntestines of the whale will be made remunera- tive. This product is described as very thin and tough and suitable for glove manufacturers.
 Regarding the use of whnle for glove making. Leicester square firm gave their opinion that the only satisfactory skin yet found for fine gloves Is goat skin.
 Tt Is not unlikely, however they said. that whale intestine could be into good motoring and driving gloves. for which reindeer at present holds the field against all oih- CT skins.
 At various times many skins have been tried, such as the skins of croco- dIles. cats, pigs. calves. lambs and even rats. Many of the mems cheap dress gloves on the market are made In Naples of the skins of the local sewer rats. But practically all the skins mentioned have been found Glove skins must not only be piiabIe. but also perfectly tough and firm. since they have lo be sewn up right at the edge. If whale be found to possess these three qualities no doubt there would quickly be a market for whale zIov- es.--From the London Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
MET AT NOON
Convention Called to Act on Inc Birren BnI-It May Be 
 Rejected.

Dublin, May 21.-The Nationals
 convention called to decide whether
 the Irish bill introduced in the hous,
 of commons May [ by the chief sec
 retary for Ireland. A. R. Birrell, wa,
 acceptable to the people of Ireland
 assembled at noon to-day in the
 round room of the historic mansion
 house. It became known immedi ately that the measure, as a result of yesterdays meeting of the Irish leaders. would be rejected, and that a resolution, to be introduced by John E. Redmond, chairman of the Irish parliamentary party, settling the fate of the bill, had been pre- pared.
 The resolution was as follows:
 That this convention, representa-. tive of Irish national opinion, em- phatically places on record its pro- found conviction that nothing can satisfy the national aspirations of Ireland or bring peace and content ment to our people but a measure of self-government which will give the Irish people complete control of their domestic affairs"
 That while we have never wa vered in our belief that 1t is impos- sible to produce any logical or work able scheme for the extension and development of popular power and responsibility in Ireland short of the concession of home rule, at the same time, in accordance with the resolu- tion of the national directory of the 5th of February, 1907. and with the public declarations made from time to time on our behalf, we have been willing to give fair consideration to any scheme prepared by the British ministers which in their opinion would be consistent with and lead up to the larger policy to which they were pledged;
 That having considered the Irish council bill introduced by the gov ernment;
 We declare that it is utterly in- adequate in its scope and unsatis- factory in its details and should be rejected b the Irish nation and we regard the production of such a measure by British government pledged to home rule as confirmation of the position we have always taken --that any attempt to settle the Irish problem by half measures would be entirely unsuccessful and we call upon Irish party to oppose the bill in the house of commons and press upon government with all their strength and power to introduce a measure for the establishment of native parliament with responsible executive having power over all pure ly Irish affairs, and at this crisis in the fortunes of Ireland we invite all the nationalist forces in the country to unite in support of our represen- tatiyes In parliament and enable them to effectively press for the speedy settlement of the Irish ques- ton"
 The convention then unanimously adopted Mr Redmond's resolution re- iecting MT Birrell's Irish bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
CITY NEWS.

The slate at the police station
 showed a clean record to-day.
 The department of public works
 will meet at o'clock tonight. Miss Julia Cooke of Torrington is visiting friends in this city to-day. Miss May Howe of Detroit, Mich,
 Is the guest of Miss Katherine V. Taylor of 12 Spencer avenue.
 The Celtic Medical society met at the residence of pr Nj. J. Donahue
 last night. The paper of the even ing was read by Dr Fitzgerald of St vincent's hospital. Bridgeport. His subject was "Broncho-Pneumonia."
 The Bristol Instrument Go, which manufactures measuring instru- ments. has filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of states office. The incorporators are Bennett B. and Edgar H. Bristol and Watson E. Goodyear.
 Officer John Brickel was called to Town Plot yesterday afternoon to shoot a dog which apparently had the rabies and which was terrifying the residents of that section. John made short work of the animal and put a couple of bullets through its head.
 Ludwig Weigman. who had his right arm almost torn from its sock ct yesterday afternoon as the result of getting 1t caught in the machinery of sanitary cleaning machine was resting comfortably at the Waterbury hospital to-day. The arm will not have to be amputated.
 The freight strike is practically a thing of the past and the freight is now we'll taken care of daily, though 1t takes about twice as many men as formerly. The Naugatuck house is almost deserted since the new depot was opened as all the cars formerly at the Naugatuck are now looked after at the new house.
 Michael Murphy was sleeping it off on sidewalk on Liberty street yes terday afternoon when arrested. He was fined s7 and costs for mtoxication fin the police court to-day. The sidewalk on North Elm street was too hard and public for Louis Squires SO he sought the seclusion of a back yard. He was also fined g and costs
 Attorney U. c. Church represent Ing Patrick P. Barnes of Railroad Hill street has instituted suit against the city for s1.000 damages. When he McGovern Construction Co was the trunk sewer in South | Brooklyn. the workmen undermined | ! portion of Barnes property. with | he inevitable result that when a heavy rain came. as it did a few days ago. 1t caused a landslide. The suit s returnable to the superior court.
 John o'BrIen. whose home is fin Syracuse. \. r.. had a narrow escape rom death yesterday afternoon while on the new four track | .restle which Is beirs built in the vest end 0'Brien was laboring on me of the spans when his foot came n contact with live wire and losing iis balance he feil to the ground 25 eet below. Both ankles were prained and the man was so badly haken up that he had to be removed O the Waterbury hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
STEAMER BURNED
Four Coal Passers Met Death fl Inc Flames Passengers
 Were Rescued.

Grand Haven, Mich, May 21.-Four coal passers were burned to death and one passenger, J. M. Rhoades Of Detroit, was fatally burned when the Crosby line steamer Naomi. former ly the Winconsin, was burned to the waters edge early to-day in the mid de of Lake Michigan Fifty passen-. gers and all of the crew except the four coal passers were rescued by the steamer Stratford and the Ma omi sister ship, the Kansas, which was en route from Milwaukee to Grand Haven. The loss on the Naomi, which was in command Of Captain Thomas Traill, is estimated at $225,000. After the passengers and crew were rescued a barge put line on the burning hulk and IS now towing her into port.
 The fire started near the kitchen. and spread so rapidly that the whole ship was furnace before the crew could use the fire apparatus. Many of the passengers were taken of in their night clothes, while scarcely any one was more than partially clad.
 Captain Thomas Traill was the last man to leave the steamer alive and his clothing was almost burned of from him.
 The coal passers who perished were below in their hunks. Passen- gers said that the screams of the dying men in the hold were heard, but that 1t was impossible to reach them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
BURGLAR WAS THIRSTY.
Not Finding Money In Saloon He
 Took the Wet Goods.

A thirsty burglar broke into Louis Orlando's saloon on Union street this morning. If he expected to find mon ey he was disappointed for excepting a little change there was none. But helped himself quite literally to the wet goods. First he did away with a bottle of whisky which friend of Orlando's had brought from Italy a few months ago. It seemed to have been great stuff for the burglar look ed for another bottle of 1t because he upset things great deal. The fail- ure to find a second bottle of the Italian whisky apparently made the burglar mad for he broke a few glasses and spilled some beer. Then he wrapped up a case of bottled goods and walked off without even closing the cellar door by which he had entered. Some burglars are very needless of the proprieties and this fellow was evidently one of them. Not satisfied with helping himself he left an open invitation to others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
shskesp..r. In.Ipld.

Pepy's Diary, 1s5s-1e6s. comment ing on shakespeare's plays. says of Midsummer Nights Dream" Tt Is the most insipid. ridiculous play ever saw in my life;" and upon reading 'othello. the Moor of Venice which l have hitherto esteemed a mighty good play; but having lately read the Adventures of Five Hours.' 1t seems q mean thing"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Again Postponed.

Concord. N- May z1.-A further postponement of twenty-four hours in the hearing of the suit in equity brought by the netx friends" of Mrs Mary Baker O. Eddy against Calvin A. Frye and several other de- fendants to secure an accounting of Mrs Eddy's property. was announced to-day by Clerk Shnrtief when the hour set for opening the case to-day had arrived The further postpone nent vas caused by the fndisposi- tton of Judge ChanssrlaIn, the jas- tics who is to preside h the ezss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
sI.ters of Merer choo.e Head.

The Sisters of Mercy of the Hart ford community have chosen Rev M. Fabian of St Peters convent. Danbury. mother superior. succeed ing Mother N. Agnes. who died about two weeks ago. Mother Fabian Is a native of Darien. educated at Mt St Joseph's seminary, admitted as a postulant in 1876 and was professed in 1873. She has served two terms as mother superior, having been elected in 1888 and again In 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Senator II.rai., pcnls, rmpha,,.


 LEXINGTON, Ky. May 21.-Testi. mony in the trial of James Hargis. charged with murdering James Cock. Till. marshal of Jackson, Ky, is com plete. Senator Alexander Hargis swors that the stories of Moses Feltner im- plicating him in the conspiracy was "the most damnable falsehood ever ut tered" The last witness for the de. fense was King Ford, who testified that he was with James Hargis when the shots that killed Cockrill were fired and that Hargis did not have a gun in his hand, as several of the common. wealth's witnesses testified. Instruc. tions were given by the court this morning, after which the attorneys made their closing arguments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
yerome In aoula pirorc. c....

NEW YORK. May 21.-District At. torney Jerome visited Police Commis. sioner Bingham today In connection with the Howard Gould case. There has been considerable public discussion as to what part the police have taken In connection with the suit for divorce which Mrs. Howard Gould has filed against Mir. Gould. It has been inti. mated that central office officials and detectives were employed in the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
SLIPPERY PAVEMENT.
Cause of Many Accidents at North
 Square These Days.

The season for accidents on North square has opened and almost every day until fall it will be a common sight about noon to see half a dozen bicyclists making their impression on the vitrlaed brick pavement. The season opened last evening with a little girl about 12 years of age scar ing the wits out of pedestrians. Her wheel slid on the wet pavement and she met the sidewalk with a fearful crash. but excepting a bump on the forehead she was unhurt. This noon two or three young men on wheels went down, one after the other, and almost in the same spot, just north of the water trough. where the troll ley tracks curve. That is the danger point and 1t does not take Chaldean seer to see that some day some ones brains will be knocked out against the water trough.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
May Be in Ballast Tank.

Detroit, Mich. May 21.-A dis patch to the News from Grand Haven says that when 1t was found to be impossible for the four coal passers on the Naomi to escape from their quarters below because of the flames, one of the officers yelled to them down a manhole to crawl into the ballast tanks. It is not known whether they did so. but if they suc- ceeded in getting into the tank and were not roasted to death there by the heat. they may be alive. Their fate cannot be definitely determined until the hulk reaches port and can be boarded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Not very aspIrlt.dr Mlne.

To save his home and belongings, Joseph Benjamin. of ITO North Eleventh street. broke open three bar. rels of homemade wine in the little court in the rear of his house and threw the contents on flames which threatened three buildings with de- etruction. The wine did the work as effectively as water and when firemen arrived danger had been sverted.- Philadelphia North American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
The Ho. Water Cur.

The virtues of the hot water appll- cation are recognized to such an ex- tent that hot-water bags are made in |a great variety of shapes and sizes. |The latest designs are made to it around the joints such as the knee, hnkle and elbow. They arc very ef- fective in the treament of myaigia, hrthrits. rheumatism and similar af. FecfIona
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Mccarren Block, pecount B,lI,

ALBANY, N. r.. May 21.-In the ab- sence of Senator Grady. the New York mayoralty recount bill was sent to the tailend of the general orders" calen- dar last night upon the objection of Senator McCarren instead of being passed, as had been generally expect aA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Want Eight Hour Day.

Santiago. May 2l.-A general strike for an eight hour work day has been declared here The chamber of com merce has called meeting to devise means to transact business which Is at the present time paralyzed. The strikers are orderly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Electric Worker KiIIed-

Stamford. May 2i.-Daniel McGIv- CTS of Rochester, \. r.. fei from a wire combination train here to-day and received injuries from which he dBsd \ fcw minutes later He WIS working ua the new electric system If fhe rziiroa1. when he lost his bal snce and felI Aesd frzf to the Erugni. crushinz hIz bead. s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
F1oating in the River.

Ansonia. May 1.-The body of an unidentified man vas found floating In the Naugatuck river here to-day. The boc8 vas badly dscompozed- On the right forearm vas tattooed the letters r. F- T. or J. J. IT. On the lsf arm vas a heart with a dagger piercing it and two hands clasped scrosx it-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
JOIN THE RANKS
Number of Striking Trackmen Now in the NeighborhoOd of
 Fifteen Hundred
REPAIR HANDS OUT

New Haven, May 21.--Accessions to the ranks of the striking trainmen and section hands along the several divisons of the New York, New Ha- ven & Hartford railroad within the state to-day bring the total number of men who are idle about 1,500 al- though the railroad company in an official statement during the forenoon set the figure at 500.
 t The trouble centers around Hart ford where conseryatiyely there are more than 1000 men out. Gangs are idle at Stamford, Norwalk, New Haven, Bridgeport, Saybrook, Wind- sor, Derby and Madison. No disorder has occurred at any point.
 South Norwalk, May 21.-None of the men employed on repair work along the tracks of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad in this section reported for work to-day The station hands worked until quit ting time last night, and then inform ed the foremen that they would not return until they were granted an in- crease in wages. Some of the men found the foremen this morning and turned over keys to switches, section houses. etc, which they had in their possession. About 50 men are out in the Norwalks, Westport and Dari- en. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Found Dead fin Bed.

Union City, May 21.-John Botk- will was found dead in his boarding house to-day. The police are inves- tigating the report that he drank 10 glasses of whisky on a wager last night and then collapsed and had to be carried to his room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Fought at Danbury.

lilly Badgley of Trenton. N. J., and Phil Ryan of Portchester. N. r., fought six rounds of scheduled ten round bout before the Danbury Ath- letic club last night. Badgley had the best of Ryan in the sixth round, when the fight was stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Hummel Is Sick.

New York. May 21.-Abe. Hummel, who was committed to tie penitent- iary yesterday to serve out one years sentence, was unable to leave hls cot in his cell this morning. Physicians were called and they are holding consultation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
RemoxInn oh,tIn.,. stopp.r.

7 If you find it dicicult to remove the glass stopper of | bottle. briskly rub the neck of the bottle with q vooien rag. This friction will cause the neck of the bottle to expand % that
 t. will be easy to remove the stopper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Ensign Bri.bia shoot. Him..If.

HAVANA. May 21. Commander Tappan of the Tacoma at Guantanamo has reported that "at 2 o'clock fin the morning on board the Tacoma Ensign Brisbin shot himself with suicidal in- tent with a revolver in the left lung. His condition is critical"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Was Refioated To-day.

Yarmouth, Eng, May 21.-The British torpedo boat destroyer Sher- well, which stranded on the Barber sands yesterday was reofiated today without having sustained any damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
HI, Firs, Thought.

Three catfish came through a hydrsnt at the Junction yesterday. The mayor of tho Junction. with true nshermanis instinct. probably. says they veirhed three pounds each.-To- ronto News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Frrnch crni..r A.hnr..

SHANGHAI. May 21.-The French cruiser ChanEy Is ashore on one of the Saddle islands. In the chusan group. in q dangerous position. Assistance ls being sent from here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
chnd. Pr.,,x Ihounh,.

A little Eiri playing one day Ia the garden saw for the first tine q but tsrfy and rushing to her mother cried. Mamma. come quick: here is c panxy with vinss.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
ovI,. p,r.,,,..

You may have nOticed: Some people |uile readily: others are merely ready b smile There's a difterence.-John A- Houlsnd-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
S34.25


 We furnish Bedrooms as low in price as can be found anywhere. We also furnish Bedrooms in high grade goods. superior than can be found elsewhere In Connecticut Furniture for Hotels. Boarding Houses and Seashore Cottages from stocks on hand ready for instant dc livery.
 The trolley express makes it pos sibIe for you to buy your furniture from us now and have 1t delivered at your seashore cottage the next moFu- ing. Free delivery to you. People are buying Parior Suits again very extensively.
 YouH understand the rpason when you look over the large assortment on our fourth floor ~arerooms- Come tO the Hampson-sellew store first.
 You1I find the prices % very entfc- ing-so nuch lower than you think such good furniture can be bought for that it would be a waste of time 10 look elsewhere.
 IT you do look elsewhere yon1 bs better pleased when you come to The Hsnpsss-seIlsw Fursifurs e Kzfrrtzr. sren-v for E,c c>lebztes
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
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DfoEsrss was ersy repairing hls knnbls tweHing. rYes.- said he con plscertiy. rrz a general rule I Issd ths finpis n,s; hxt occzsio1zifT Est sat sr6 rhoop it spI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-21
Sheep Dip p..,r.y. loeu...

Ordinary sheep dip is now being |rtensiveiy used for the destruction t Iocusts in South Africa