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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
LIVE WIRES KILL FOUR
BOILER BEING MOVED CHARGED
WITH ELECTRIC CURRENT.

NEW YORY, June 21.-Four men were
killed and several INJURED at the Proctor &
Gamble soap WORKS at Western avenue and
Richmond ter8ce, Mariners Harbor
Staten Island l1st night when live cleo
trio wire came in contact with boiler that
was being moved out CT the works on
fiat car.
The soap works have been under con-
struction for a year and were to open
Monday. A donkey boiler and hoisting
engine which have been used were loaded
on a fiat car yesterday to be sent to the
Milliken iron works over the Baltimore and
Ohio tracks. A number Of men were push
ing the fiat car out into Western avenue.
The boiler is II feet high, and when the car
rolled into the street it going at good
rate of speed with the pushing behind.
The smokestack struck the wires. The
current passed down the boiler and caught
the men, throwing them more than twenty
feet.
William Corey and his son William, jr.,
of 1853 West 4Sth street We're killed
Instantly, as were two Italians, whose
names the police We're unable to learn.
Patrick Bradley of West Brighton and sew
eral Italians were injured.
Patrick Antico, who keeps a saloon across
the street from where the accident hap
pened, telephoned to ST. Vincent's Hospital
and also summoned the police 1t was some
| time before any of the men could be per-
suaded to go near the car although the
current had been turned off.
Patrick Sweeney Of "a Post lane Ma
riners Harbor, the foreman, and William
Burke of Taylor street, West Brighton
the assistant foreman, were arrested
charged with criminal negligence and locke ed
up in the West Brighton police station
| The Pitts Construction Company employed
the men.
Last nights is the second fatal accident
| in less than ten days A week ago two
| men were killed by the fall Of a derrick.
There have been several other accidents
since the works were started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
SOME LOOSE METHODS.
How the Contracts Were Ordered for
Pennsylvania Capitol.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 21.-The loose
methods employed by the board of grounds
and buildings in awarding the contracts
and settling the bills for the 100000 fur
nishings of the new capitol We're revealed
by ex-Gov Pennypacker and other former
state officials in their testimony before the
investigation commission today.
Mr.. Pennypacker was called as a witness
after testimony had been given by Edward
B. Hardenbergh, former auditor general
and James M. Shumaker, who was super
intendent of grounds and buildings during
the construction and equipment of the capt.
tol Under a state law the governor, audi
tor general and state treasurer by virtue
of their office constituted the board of pub
lie grounds and buildings.
Hardenbergh was a member of the board
when the 100000 metallic furniture con-
tract was awarded to the Pennsylvania
Construction Company, of which Represen-
tative Cassell is president, and also when
the special capitol furnishing schedule
upon which John H. SanGerson of Phila-
delphia was awarded a $5,0O0000 contract,
was prepared. After this schedule had been
adopted the terms of Hardenbergh and
State Treasurer Harris expired. and their
places on the board were taken by Audi
tor General Snyder and State Treasurer
MatLeus, who are here to appear Lefore
the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS.
President Roosevelt Asked to Name
Delegates to Denver Meeting.

DENVER, Col, June 21.-The tenth an
nual session of the American mining con-
gress, to take place at Joplin, Mo-, Novem-
Der II to IA, was officially called yesterday
by James F. Callbreath, jr., Of Denver, sec
rotary Of the organization.
President Roosevelt has been asked to
appoint ten delegates at large to take part
in the convention; foreign nations may ap-
point ten delegates, and governors of states
and territories will each be asked to elect
ten delegates, while mayors Of cities and
towns boards of trade, chambers Of COM
MERGE mining bureaus and exchanges, min
ing organizations and scientific societies will
be asked to appoint two delegates each to
take part in the sessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
TWO CHILDREN DIE STRANGELY.
May Be Another Case of Mother-in-
Laws Ill Treatment.

CHICAGO, June 21.-The body of Emma
Pontius, ten years old, was taken from the
lake in Lincoln Park last night, and her
elder sister Clara twelve years old, is miss
ing. The parents of the children think one
Of the girls fell into the water and that the
other was drowned in trying to save her
sister.
Mrs. Patrick Pontius, grandmother of the
girls, told the police early today that she
believed they had committed suicide be-
cause they had been i'll treated. Both girls
had gone to Lincoln Park after school and
w4re last seen by Clarence, a twin brother
of Clara, near the High bridge. Charles
Pontius, the father, is machfnist.. The
mother of the two girls and the boy died
four years ago. and the father married his
present wife two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
CONFESSED TO MURDER.
Prisoner Stricken With Fear by Bolt
of Lightning.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, June 21-Stricken
with fear by a bolt Of lightning which
struck in the yard of the county prison here
last night, Charles Wawsen of Shenandoah,
arrested on the charge of killing his sweet
heart, covered in his cell pleading for
mercy, and when taken to the prison office
confessed that he had shot the girl because
she had refused to marry him.
He also confessed that 800 had been hid
den by him and that his story of being
robbed of $500 was untrue. Wawsen had
been shamming insanity since his arrest
and his case had been postponed until Sep
TENDER for the purpose of endeavoring to
effect a cure. Today he is acting perfectly
sane, but is in terror of being hung for
his crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
MRS. HANNA DIVORCED.
Another Chapter in the Marital
Troubles Of the Family.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 21.-Mrs. Daisy
Gordon Hanna was granted divorce from
Dan r. Hanna, son of the late Senator
NJ A. Hanna, by Judge Phillips in common
pleas court today. Mrs. Hanna was given
the custody of the only child
The almony was privately agreed upon
out Of court.
Mrs. Daisy Gordon Hanna was the second
wife of Dan r. Hanna, his first wife having
been May Harrington Hanna. who obtained
divorce in 1898 and is now the wife of
Edward x. Stallo of New York.
The grounds for the suit for divorce were
gross neglect of duty and cruelty.
Mrs. Daisy Gordon Hanna, prior to her
marriage to Dan R. Hanna, was the wife
of Walter DeS. Maud, an English army
officer, from whom she obtained a divorce
few years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
CLASS DAY AT HARVARD.
Senior Glass Members Extend Hospi-
talities in True College Stvle,

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 21.-Today was
class day at Harvard and the members Of
the senior class entertained their friends in
splendid style. In the course of the day
there were many fashionable spreads by in
dividuals and the various clubs of the
university.
The day opened for the seniors with their
attendance at prayers in Appleton chapel.
where Rev. Francis G. Peabody officiated:
Following prayers they assembled in front OF
Holworthy Hall and marched to Sanders
Theater where the graduating exercises
were held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
NATIONAL SHOOTING TOURNEY.
American Handicap Won by j. ].
Blanks of Tennessee.

CHICAGO, June 21.-The Great American
handicap in the shooting tournament was
today won by J. j. Blanks of Trezevan
Tenn. with a score of II out of a possible
20; NJ. ]. Maryott of Fort Howard Colo,
was second, with 10, and Chauncey NJ
Powers of Decatur, ILL.,, was third with IA.
These three were tied yesterday for first
place each scoring SO. The shoot-on today
was at 70 targets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Chauffeur Died From Injuries, But
Two Occupants Escaped Injury.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 21.-Edward
O'Donnell, chauffeur, was killed today by
by the automobile, he was driving turning
a somersault on the outskirts of the city.
The overturning of the machine was caused
by the bursting of tire while rounding a
corner.
The automobile dashed into a curb.
O'Donnell was pinned under it and he re-
ceived injuries which caused his death on
the way to hospital. Two other occupants
escaped without injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Condemned to Death.

SEBASTOPOL, June 21-The assassin of
Col. Guessekoffsky, the assistant harbor
commandment at Sebastopol. who was muir
dered here June It. has been condemned to
death. He was tried by regular court
martial, but procedure was as expeditions
as that of abolished drumhead courts
martial.
The mutneers of the battleships Sinope
and Tria Sviatitelia will be tried early, in
July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Duke of Devonshire Ill.

LONDON June 21.-The Duke of Devon
shire, ex-lord president of the council, was
overcome by heart trouble at the Ascot
race track today. He was taken to Wind
sor Castle and thence in an ambulance 10
DeYonshire house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
AOK| TO REMAIN HERE
Japanese Jingoists Routed by
the Conservatives.
BUSINESS INTERESTS HEARD
The Saionji Ministry Now Supported
by Both Parties.
0KUMA'S ONSLAUGHT FAILS
Efforts to Be Made to Strengthen the
Friendly Relations of the
Two Countries.
BUSINESS INTERESTS HEARD
0KUMA'S ONSLAUGHT FAILS

The formal announcement by Viscount
Hayashi, the Japanese minister for foreign
affairs, in a Toxic dispatch published to-
day, that Ambassador Aoki is to be re-
tanned at Washington, is regarded here as
clearly esta blishing the fact that the pres
ent. japanese ministry, headed by Saionji,
has assured itself of the support Of both
the unionist and conservative parties in it's
present attitude toward America For a
time there was some doubt in Washington
even in the minds of the officials of the
japanese embassy as to the power behind
the demand Of Count Okuma for the substi-
tuition for Aoki at Washington of Strong
man, by which term 1t was understood he
meant japanese committed in advance to
the policy of demanding from America full
rights Of citizenship. of residence and of
immigration for Japanese
Aoki's Reports Unpopular.
Aoki had realized early the impossible
ity of securing all Of these rights at
this time, because of the inability Of
the national government to dominate
state administrations. His reports to his
own government to that effect, with the
plain intimation that it was advisable to
seek, instead of unlimited rights, only
those that might reasonably be expected
to be conceded at this time-an oppor-
tunist policy-at first caused a Disagree
able impression in Japan. The success
full outcome of the recent war, with the
natural imitation Of Japanese pride, tend.
ed to make the ambassadors policy Of
doubtful popularity.
1t is quite certain that the Saionji min
istry was for time somewhat taken aback
at the ebullition of popular indignation evil
denced in the publications in the oppose
ton newspapers in Japan, and 1t even is
surmsed that there slight weaken
ing and a disposition to make some con!
cessions. But soon after the agitation had
reached its height the Japanese business
interests began to feel a very strong pres
sure from abroad, conveying q clear warn
leave Japan friendless and certainly would
discourage the investment of foreign capi-
tai in japanese enterprises.
Policy Of Friendship.
With this favorable influence the Saionji
ministry found little difficulty in securing
the adhesion of the two great parties in
| Japan to it's policies, and the announcement
Press, relative to Ambassador Aokrs ten
ure, is regarded as convincing evidence that
Count Okuma's onslaught has failed and
that the settled policy of Japan from now
on will be to discountenance lingo agita-
endeavor to strengthen the friendly rela-
tions between the two countries.
Ambassador Aok intends to retire to
Buena Vista, Nd, during the heated term,
so that it is not to be expected that there
will be any important diplomatic exchanges
between the government at Toxic and
Washington in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05
THIEF STEALS BIG AUTO
FROM IN FRONT OF THEATER

A big red Premier touring car, the
property of Byron Erkenbrecher, was
stolen from in front of the Mason opera
house last night while Mr. Erkenbrecher
and a party of friends were attending
the theater.
The rear inside window of the top was
cracked in half and the machine carried
a gas tank as we'll as generator, which
are the only distinguishing marks from
other machines of like make.
Mr. Erkenbrecher offered through the
police last night reward of $50 for
the arrest Of the persons who took the
machine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-05

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in to IA days
or money refunded. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13

hips, arms and shoulders of the others until he emerged, triumphant but trembling at the top. where he stood for few seconds wearing a forced smile. He was let down carefully, and then the others separated as us- ual and stood lowing to q tremendous burst of applause.
 ;E
 Earle C. Simmons will appear at the head of his own company the com- ing season under the management of sydney Greason. MT Simmons is es- pecially well remembered for his work as John Storm in 'The Chris tian." Machias in .rhe Bells' and the dual role of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.'' A repertoire of standard plays will be produced and a com plete scenic equipment will be given each one. MT Simmons has accepted three new plays written for him by q well-known author and in which he expects to have his greatest success. They are "The Rector of St Marks Robert Emmett (new yersion), and New England Folks"
 Fl:
 On Ellen Terry's reappearance here this city, after years absence. at Po- lis theater. May 1, Charles Frobman who is managing her present tour. has selected Captain Brassbound's Conversion" which he saw during its four months run at the Court theater in London. last season, as her initial play for the present tour. It will be the first time here for this Shaw play, although the play reading public is all ready familiar with, not only its bril- liant shawian flashes of wit and sa- tire, but also it's unconventionalty in construction. as we'll as its departure from the usual class of themes select ed by the Irish satirist for his pune turing. ta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
Jacques.
VAUDEVILLE.

Charlotte Parry and company in the pratean sketch "The Comstock Mystery will he the headline attrac- tion at the Jacques next week. Miss Parry is the only woman on the stage who has made a success of the light ming change style of acting made fa- nous by the noted player. Henri De Nries. Miss Parry's sketch has to do with criminal life and she plays seven
 different characters without once in- terrvIpting the progress of the playlef. She makes the rapid changes during the short perivl between going out of one door and hurrying in another
 She Is supported by a capable com pany. Another excellent bill playlet on the bill will hc Harry Corson Clarke. in the very funny sketch call ed -Strategy.- Mr Clarke needs m introduction to theaiergcers foT he has been on the legitimate stage for many years The three Mecrs. the phenomenal wire performers. Mullen Corelli. in humorous pecullsrities. tIlfforI and Burke. Poster aud hss dog. Wisr Mike. and tlic clectrozraph arr o;IpeF feature~. Popular pricc-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13

MHNHy LEE enough to go abroad the first week in May, as planned before he was taken sick.
 Fl:
 A Dublin. Ire. correspondent says that Charles Frohman while in that city entered into negotiation with W. E. Yeats for as.visit of the Irish Ma tiOnal theater society to this country. though no result had been arrived at.
 :II:
 Mir and Mrs Nat c. Goodwin (NIax- inc Elliott have been made defend ants in suit for $l5OO0, brought by William Mack. n manufacturers, who claims to have been struck by an au- tomObilc belonging to MT and Mrs Goodwin. The accident occurred on November 25, last. The defendants have entered plea of contributory negligence.
 '1Matl@mei Modjeska. with her lius- band, the Count BOzenta, have been in New York for a fortnight attend HE pldyS uuu OtIlpTWlSe etiJOyllS themselves. Madame Modjeska reas- serts her farewell to the New York public as an actress She is now en- gagged in writing her memoirs She | says English letters her thought, and she is writing in Polish, to be trans lated later.
 :I: Several prominent citizens of Ard more. Pa, arranged mass meeting last week to discuss plans for tlIe bet terment of the town. In order that there might be full house. several good vaudeville turns were engaged, 1 and the dry speeches were sandwiched in between the turns. The best acts were kept for the last, so that the au- | dience was forced to swallow n lot of information in order to see the vaudevillians. who were the real draw ing cards.
 :Il: The friends of John and Bertha Gleeson naand Fred Houlihan will be glad to hear that on sunday. April [. al St Patrick's cathedral. Fifth aven- ue. New York city. Fred Houliban and Miss Bertha Gleeson has been married The ceremony being Houlihan. who Is clever pianist has been touring with the Gieesons for the past few seasons, playing the mu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
Striped Serqes.

2 Most attractive among the new suit materials are the striped serges in both fine and heavy weaves. The white serge suit. which enjoyed such a vogue last summer, will be more than ever popular, and in addition many interesting stripes are shown. One of these, which is particularly cool.looking, is of very heavy white serge and has quarter of an inch broken stripes in warm gray at in tervals of half on inch apart. Another very fine white serge has alternate half-inch stripes of navy blue and gray between white spaces of equal width. Pin lines in red on a white ground are in favor once more, sometimes so close as to look almost like the old fashioned mint stick, again half inch and more apart. Often two or three different colors are tremendously com bined, while black and white in every conceivable width of stripe and spac- ing are much used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
EVEN7S-

April 1c to 22.--Clty hall. Charity bazaar for the benefit of the new hos pital, given by the United Catholic so- cieties.
 April 14.--Jacques theater. Con- cert by United Catholic societies for benefit of St Mary's hospital.
 April 16.-Good Will hall, Water vile. Novelty heart dance and re- ception by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing classes.
 At the Buckingham Music hall, Thursday evening, April 1S.-Concert by St Johns Musical association, as- sisted by Tom Daniel, basso; Morti- mer Howard, tenor, and string or chestra.
 April 1s-EagIes' hall. Grand ath- letic tournament given by the Brass City A. C.
 April 19.--Good Will hall, Water vile, 25th annual dance of Court Welch, r. of A.
 April 24.-Eagles' hall. Promenade and dance, given by Shop Baseball league.
 April 24.-Concordia hall. prom enade and concert by St Joseph's Lithuanian band.
 April 24-Music hall. Citizens bank building, first annual dance given by the Golden Star Athletic club.
 April 2G.--Eagles hall. Whist, re- ception and dance by Brooklyn Ath- letic club.
 May 3.-Hamilton hall-Sixth an- nual masquerade dance given by Hamilton Park A. c.
 May 3.-Cheshire Town hall. Nea- politan minstrels.
 May 10, II, Is, 16, IT. 1S-Good- will hall Waterbury, St Michaels church bazaar.
 May 17-Leavenworth hall, May party of Court McGivney. D. of I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
Drank 6asoIIne.

A 14.year-old boy in the Union Iron works. San Francisco. having seen men start gasoline flowing from bar. rel into hose by sucking the end of a hose. thought he would try it. but the gasoline responded so quickly that a pint of 1t had gone down his throat before the experimenter could get his mouth away. He was pumped out at inc Hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
THEATRICAL
 CHATTER
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Ethel Barrymore will probably be seen next season in new play by Captain Robert Marshall, author of His Excellency, the Governor"
 Fl:
 An amateur organization at Hart ford, has been warned by Liebler and company against presenting q version of Mrs Wfggs of the Cabbage Patch.'
 Fl:
 Charles H. Prince. the Mir Blake ln George NJ. cohan's "Forty-tive Min utes From Broadway" will be fca- tured in q three-act musical play from his own pen, called That Man Blake."
 Fl:
 Richard Mansfield is slowly recov- ering from his recent illness and is now able to take nourishment His physicians hope he will be well
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
When Health poesnt Count.

Science says now that kissing on the lips must be abolished in the in- terests of health. Most potent. grave and reverend seigniors. scholars and philosophers. there are moments you know nothing of. when man doesn't care twopence for science. and when he is going to plant kisses where they belong If the laws of health are ripped from one end to the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.


 April 13-"At the Old Cross roads"
 April 15-Lecture by Robert Peary.
 April 16--The Roger Brothers. April 18.--''The Octoroon.'
 April 19-Chauncey Olcott.
 April 20-"The Isle of Spice"
 April 22-23-"Queen of the White Slaves"
 May 1.--Ellen Terry in Captain Brassbound's Conversion"
 May 2-Hattie Williams in "The Little Cherub."
 May 10--Fay Templeton.
 May 11-"Fiske O'Hara." .... May 23-Paul Gilmore in "At Yale"
 May 2S-"The Isle of Bong Bong" 1"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
shsrldan,s Clever Escape.

Sheridan was continually dunned for money. On one occasion he was out walking when he met lis tailor. who was riding horseback. and whom he vainly attempted to avoid. Falling to escape meeting, he immediately began to praise his tailor's horse, and to inquire as to his trotting powers, whereupon the rider proceeded to show on his horses qualities, while Sheridan walked of another way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
Oxen ss Rscers.

Attempts are being made in France ,o train oxen for saddle riding. and several races have been organized to test fheir capacity. They have been trained not only as racers on the fat" but also as successful jumpers The bridIe and saddle used are almost similar in general design to those for hunters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13

sic for their dances and doing a neat little speciality in the line of trick piano playing Mr and Mrs Houli- han are now ou their wedding tour. and the trio will resume their work in vaudeville on May 6 Both bride anI rrcom are very popular in the Pro- fession.
 :u:
 An asrolafir trsek that is ~ah to have never lr-~n accomplished trfore in this country was sisne at tli- Hip I,olrome for the first lime cn Mon.lay afternoon of last wsrk- The twenty four Aral.~ now apJearing at the Hip I-sfrosna under the management of Ste Hassan Ben AT. had teen przr- tieinr for some weeks on the lpuildinx of ( human pyramid Eve high sni en tIDe afternoon in guesiion Frank Mel vEIIe announced that they wcutd af- teEapt the fest for tl- firSt tiIsp fu pulslir. Seven af fisr struEErSf men In tIse trpuy- farmei tho fsHu.Isriau sni Eve uf tIsrsr IslSty lrrsSr5i rII-uis- svi ro sheir sibsssk1~TS4 Fsur nsarp made rle third tirr suI fisr-r Hxiss- weights rsurJ-s--i tllr fsufth- Thra- slowly sBi rsuficusly. fhr nasf sxikr of the loy tumbsers eiIuled up oa tb<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-13
DANCING

Nr and Hrs John r. Rickis Aca1mv. a East Main st cIz~es Friday and Saturday evenings. Beginners cIaso Thursday evening aud Saturday sf~ teruoon- -Noveltv Hesrf Danee ~ Recepticn in Goodwill Hall Wo61f- vile. lusstay evs1ink. Ap<A 19 Tel 111-s.