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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
RINGING
 OF BELLS And Booming of Cannon Are lhe Chief Features of
 Patriots Day
BATTLES OF THE PAST
We're Appropriately Celebrated ii BOslon and Other Places--One Hundred and Thirty Second
 Anniversary.

Boston, April 19.-Heralded by the booming of the cannon at the forts in the harbor and the ringing of the city's church bells, Patriots day, the 132nd anniversary of the battles at Concord and Lexington, was ushered in to-day. The holiday was observed generally throughout Massachusetts and Maine, the cele- bration in the latter state being sub stituted for the old fashioned Fast day which was recently abolished by the legislature.
 As usual there were special exer- cises by the various patriotic organ nations. There was also an extend ed sporting program in Boston, the most notable being the annual Mara thon run of twenty-five miles from Ashland to Boston.
 From a spectacular point of view the celebrations at Lexington and Concord were the most interesting. In both places salutes by bells and cannon were in evidence and the air resounded with martial music throughout the day. In the morning the Lexington drum corps, uniformed like the continental troops, marched into the town over the route made famous by the ride of Paul Revere, 132 years ago. A feature of the Concord celebration was an exhibi- tion drill in the afternoon and military ball was arranged for the evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
IN FAMINE DISTRICTS. s.
Women and Children in Fields Dig.
 ging Up Roots.

Shanghai, April 19-The following are extracts from the reports just re- ceived, of the foreigners in four fa- mine centers:
 Yaowan: The famine is growing worse. Children in great numbers arc dying.
 Sucllien: Almost out of supplies. Need large amounts immediately to continue the relief commenced.
 Sing Kiang-Pu: Many dying. Must decrease relief work unless larger shipments of supplies are received
 Lukiawietse: The whole country is in the deepest distress. There are processions of people with wheel bar rows, transporting their doors, tables. beds and cupboards to market. to be sold for almost nothing. Hundreds of women and children are seen in the fields. scratching out roots aud scanty blades of grass. Hundreds of trees have been stripped of their barks, from the roots to the tips of the highest branches. for use as food. The majority of the population are living on wild roots, etc, which is causing diseases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
WOMAN'S JUMP
Leaped From an Upper Story Window of the Parker
 House at Boston
SHE WAS DEMEvTED

Boston. April 19.-Miss Mary E. Tomlinson of Concord, N. H., com mitted suicide here today by jump ing from q window i'll an upper story of the Parker house. The woman died in the hotel office few moments after her fatal leap. It is believed that Miss Tomlinson was demented. She came to Boston yesterday morn ing. Soon after alighting from the Concord train at the North Union sta tion she appeared at the apartments of Mrs Ida Berkman at 35 Barton street in the west end section of the city. When Mrs Berkman to whom she was a stranger asked her what she wanted, she replied that she was looking for drink of water. A few moments later she pretended to be deaf and dumb, and acted strangely in other respects. It was necessary to summon the police to eject her from the apartments. She was taken to the Relief hospital where it was said she was suffering from hysteria. Later she went to the Parker house where she was assigned to room on an upper floor. Nothing more was heard of her until her body was found to-day on the sidewalk by one of the hotel porters.
 Miss TomlinsOn was a sister of Iry- ing C. Tomlinson, one of the readers of the Christian Science church of Boston and one of the defendants in the suit pending for an accounting of the property of Mrs Mary Baker G. Eddy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Opposed to Concealed weapons.

New York. April 19.-One big local labor union. nearly all the members of which are Italians. has taken determined stand in support of the recent police movement to stamp out the habit of carrying con- cealed weapons. The organization is the Rockmen's and Excavators' union. which is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. It has 5000 members in this vicinity. Fito Pacelli. president of the union, issued an order yesterday directing that every member of the union att tending the local branch meeting be searched for concealed weapons be- fore they be permitted to enter the meeting hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Bridgeport Gets Money.

Bridgeport. April 19.-By the will of the late Stiles Hall filed in the probate court to-day several public bequests are made. The Bridgeport hospital Is given s5.o00 for the es- tablishment of free bed. the Y. Nj. C. A. is bequeathed s1.0oO. and the Bridgeport Protestant hospital also s1.000. The residue of the estate is left to the Bridgeport hospital to be known as the Stiles Hall fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
SMITHS MONEY Man Who Died in Japan and Lett Nearly One Hundred
 Million Dollars
FIGHTING FOR IT NOW

New York, April 19.-The immense fortune left by James Henry Smith when he died suddenly in Japan I few weeks ago, while on wedding tour around the world, may cause a hard legal contest for its possession. In his life in this city, even before he came into the vast estate estimated to be worth $50,OO0,0Co by the death of George Smith several years ago, lie had earned the name "Silent" Smith. Little was known of his family and when he died it was generally accept ed that his fortune, which had grown to $75,OOO,O00 would go to his widow, the former Mrs l.hinelander Stewart, whom he married last September, soon after she had obtained divorce from her husband. According to a story printed here to-day more than score of Smiths, relatives have de. termined to insist upon a division of the estate which will give them a share of the big fortune. These rela- tives include Smiths mother, Mrs Beatrice Smith. now 80 years old, who lives at Evanston, III: sister, Lady Mary Cooper, wife of Sir George Cooper, of London; second sister, Mrs Victor Ross, wife of Chicago business man; a third sister, Mrs J. N. Mills. wife of Presbyterian min- ister of Chicago, and George A Smith, a brother, who lives ill Philadelphia In addition there are nephews and niece of George Smith, the founder of the fortune. They are William $. Mason, yice-president of the Evans ton, Ill, National bank, George G. Mason, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, superintendent of the Chicago, Mill waukee X St Paul railroad and Mrs Frederick Voss, wife of an Evanston, III, attorney.
 The printed story says that many of Smiths friends believe that his will provides for every relative in way that leaves no ground for a contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
FLEECED WALKER
Man Held in New York Said z Have Cot Some of Ills
 Money
WILL BE TRIED SOON

New Britain, April 19.-SecretarS Oldershaw of the Savings bank of New Britain, went to New York to- day to make affidavit to the amount of stealing that was done from the bank by missing Treasurer w. K. Walker. It is understood that the evidence is to be used in the case against Charles Earle, who was ar- rested in New York yesterday in connection with wire tapping scheme. Earle, it is claimed did Walker out of thousands of dollars on his scheme.
 New York, April 19.-Charles Goymbros alias Charles Earle, was arraigned in court to-day and was held under $20,0OO bonds for trial. Bail was offered by Robert Nelson, well known in the Tenderloin, but on the protest of Assistant District Attorney Minor, the magistrate re- fused to accept Nelson as surety. Earle was then locked up.
 Securities to the amount of $300.- 900 which were stolen by Walker from the New Britain Savings bank have been traced to two New York banking houses according to, state- ment made by Detective vallely of New York. The two banking houses stand in the position of innocent pur. chasers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Russian Chief of Detectives is Now Threatened With
 Dismissal
THOSE IMPORTED ARMS
Said 10 Have Been Placed Where They Were Found By M. POnOmarieif and His
 LieuteDantS.

St Petersburg, April 19.-M. Pon- omarieff, chief of the government de- tectives, attached to the lower house of parliament, is threatened with dismissal owing to revelations made at Wilma during the trial of military officers and others charged with con spring to import arms from Ger many. the discovery of which caused that Ponomarieff's promotion. The court acquitted the accused on the ground that the conspiracy was real- ly an invention of Ponomarieff. Evi- dence taken showed that Ponomarieff planned the hiding of arms and bombs purchased abroad in pre- arranged spots, notably in the stable of Colonel Miasoyedoff, one of the accused officers.
 Ponomarieff's main work in con- nection with parliament was to fur nish his confidential reports of the doings of the deputies, and it is un- derstood that his highly colored ac- counts caused much of the friction between Premier Stolypin and the lower house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
GOMPERS'
 NEW PLAN He Would Have All the Metal Workers Contracts Expire
 Simultaneously
A CALL IS ISSUED
The Idea is 10 Have UnionistS of This Trade All Over inc Country Make Demands al inc Same
 Moment.

Chicago, April 19.-A plan by which the metal trades of the United States may act as a unit and if need be call vast sympathetic strikes ex- tending over the whole country is suggested by President Gompers of the American Federation of labor, who yesterday issued call to John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of labor, who in turn called conference of the officials of the Metal Workers union of Chicago. The object of the plan is to have all the contracts made with the em- ployers begin and terminate at about the same time all over the country so that in making new agreements the unions in this branch of industry can have the full power of their entire national strength to enforce their demands.
 There are hundreds of thousands of men engaged in these trades and the power which their organizations will have under the new scheme is enormous. The plan was originated by Gompers and is being passed out by him to the leaders of the local federations of labor which are af- filiated with the national body. These will take the same action as that ta- ken by the Chicago federation.
 Within a few days the movement will have spread all over the country and the labor leaders will begin working out the details which shall make the system effective. Mem- bers of the local bodies favor the idea and will give it hearty sup port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Evelyn Will Remain.

New York, April 19.-No move ment to attempt to secure the re- lease of Harry K. Thaw on bail has been made, and none is likely for some time. Dan O'Reilly and Cliff ford W. Hartridge. the two lawyers still in his employ. said yesterday that no immediate steps would be taken regarding bail. Of all the de- voted family that gathered about the slayer of Stanford White during his fight for freedom recently only his wife, Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. re- mains at the Hotel Lorraine. She visits the prisoner daily and de- clares she will continue so to do as long as he is in jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS.
Connecticut Society Held Meeting To.
 day at The Elton.

The Connecticut society of the Founders and Patriots of America held its annual meeting at The FL ton this afternoon. The program of events included an address of well come by the Rev John G. Davenport, D. D.; response, Governor Woodruff; historical paper entitled "The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon Hotch- kiss" Dinner was served at 2 o'clock, the anual reports were read and approved and officers chosen for the ensuing year as follows:
 Hon Rollin Simmons Woodruff, governor, New Haven; George Franklin Newcomb, deputy governor, New Haven; Rev John Gaylord Da- venport, D. D., chaplain, Waterbury; Arthur Marvin. M. A., secretary, New Haven; Edwin Louis Ripley, treasurer, Bridgeport; Sylvester Clark Dunham, state attorney, Hart ford; Eli Mix, registrar, New Haven William Francis Joseph Boardman, genealogist, Hartford: Frederick Hull Cogswell, historian, New Ha- ven; councillors, three years, F. A. Corbin, New Haven; w. c. Russell, Hartford; A. B. Fairchild. Bridge port; two years. Arthur Julius Birds eye, Pennington; Charles Mathe Glazier. Hartford; Norris Galpin Os- born, New Haven; one year. Charles Henry Smith, IL. D., New Haven; Frederick Bunnell King. Bridgeport; Benjamin Lee Coe, Waterbury.
 National airs were rendered during the exercises by the Elton orchestra. Dr Davenport's address was brief as was Governor Woodrulf's. Almon (. Judd. manager of The Elton, Henry l.. Rowland and Frederick NJ. Stew ems were taken into ;he organization today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
INDIAN WINS
Famous Tronto Runner Covered Distance in 2 Hours and
 20 Minutes
BEATS THE RECORD

Boston, April1S.-The 1lth annual Marathon race of 9 miles from Ash land to Boston which is to be started at noon to-day, in point of the lniln- Der of contestants will be the great est in the history of the event. The official entry list contains the names of 12G long distance runners from all sections of New England while New York state and city and the DOmin- ion of Canada are represented. Even Athens, Greece, the home of the worlds greatest Marathon event. is represented in the person of Stayr0s Lalas, so the event which is cOnsid. cred one of the greatest long distance runs in the world, this year is viewed as having an international aspect.
 It was expected that the record of 2 hours % minutes 233-5 seconds made by ]. j.. Caffrey of Hamilton, Ont in 1903, would not be aqualled today on account of poor weathe: conditions. The day was chilly and the roads were covered with thick layer of dust.
 The chief interest centered in Tom Longboat, the Indian runner, from Ontario. Longboat is favorite, but 1t is thought that the dusty roads may affect his running as he is suf- fering from a slight affection of the throat. Among the other notable contestants are Fred Lorz, Mohawk A. C., New York; Michael Spring, Pastime A. G., New York; Samuel Mellor, Yonkers A. C., New York; all former winners of this event; T. ]. Hicks of Cambridge, winner of the St Louis Marathon; Robert Fow- Ter of Cambridge, who has won two Marathons (not locaD, and repre- sented America at Athens last year, and w. s. Frank of New York, who finished third at Athens.
 Thomas Longboat, the indian run ner of Toronto, Canada, won the Marathon race. making the distance in 2 hours. 24 minutes and 20 4-5 seconds. This beats the record by 5 minutes, 24 and 4-5 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Rhodes's Victory.

New York. April 19.-The victory of the American. D. F. Rhodes. over A. w. Gore, the English ex-champion in the semi-finals of the English na- t.onal covered court lawn tennis championship has caused a stir among some of the influential local players. It brought to light the un- official statement that it had been said since the arrival of Beals c. Wright last Sunday. that Rhodes was possible player for the American international challenging team. Since the practical withdrawal of Raymond D. Little it was said that this chance had virtually become certainty. and that Rhodes would take his place with Wright and Karl H. Behr, jr. when the two players arrived on the other side for the contests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
AT QUAKER CITY NOW.
Men from Peace Conference Attend
 Social Science Meeting.


 Philadelphia. April l9.-The American Academy of Political and Social Science, which to-day begins its eleventh annual meeting, has taken for its general topic "Ameri- can Colonial Policy and Administra- ti0n." Anumber of we'll known pub licists, including delegates who at tended the peace congress in New York, will participate in the discus sion. Among them will be Ambassa- dor Bryce, Henry c. Ide, former gov ernor of the Philippines; United States Senator Beveridge; Prof J. w. Jenks of Cornell; Prof J. H. Hol- lander, Johns-Hopkins university; David J. Barrows. superintendent of public instruction in the Philippines. and Fred W. Atkinson. former super intendent, and Martin G. Brum- baugh and Samuel McCune Lindsay. former commissioners of education in Porto Rico.
 The first session will be held this afternoon, when the industrial and financial problems in the dependen- cies of the United States will be dis cussed. The speakers will be MT Ide. Prof Jenks. Captain Frank Me 1ntyre, assistant chief of the bureau of insular affairs, and Dr Braum- baugh. Prof James T. Young. direc- tor of the Wharton school of finance. University of Pennsylvania, will pre- 7 side.
 The principal address at the even- Bryce. who will speak on Some Diff faculties in Colonial Government En- countered by Great Britain and How They Have Been Met"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Men Asked to Go to Work.

Toronto. April i9.-A dispatch from Ottawa says. The labor depart ment has received word that Prtsi- dent Mitchell and yice-President Lewis. of the United Mine Works. have telegraphed the men at Eernie and other western mines. urging them to return to work. The department will investigate the situation In the west. in view of the alarming state mems sent out from Calgary. It seems undoubted that some men have left work. but nothing exists which can be described as a strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
CITY NEWS.

Tn order to get the May number of the Woman's Home Companion sub scribers must get their names in not later than Saturday evening. All that is necessary to get the magazine is to call at the Democrat office and pay your subscription in advance. AZ cents month for paper and magazine.
 The usual attendance at the Char ity bazaar was on hand last evening at City hall. The Turn Verien vor- waerts gave an excellent drill, going through various maneuvers with pre- cision and accuracy, forming letters and in other ways showing their ca pabilities as thorough military men and athletes. The pupils of St Ann's parochial school gave pleasing en- tertainment which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience pres ent. The whist yesterday afternoon was enjoyed by a large number, al- though the attendance was not as large as was expected.
 Waterbury was visited by another snow storm to-day but the nice white flakes disappeared as soon as they came in contact with the ground. which shows that the warmth of spring IS in the earth and that the weather will soon be fine enough though it does continue to snow all through the summer months. In such a ease ev- erybody will be singing What Is So Rare As Snow In June?" An, but isn't the grounding cute rodger. People laughed at it when it refusStl to leave its winter quarters last Feb ruary, nut they have since changed their minds about ground hog Tor. and think 1t is all right now. The farmers are somewhat alarmed over the weather conditions and some of them who claim to know a thing ar two about such things say that the present cold snap will stay with us up to the opening of May If this he so there is no use making q scene over it. for it is not in the power of man to change it. The farmers should keep on cutting ice until 1t is time to commence having. There is more money in cultivating the ponls than hustling in the meadows and potato patches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
XiIding Beat Rhodes.

London. April 19.-A. F. wilding to-day beat D. P. Rhodes of Boston, Mass. in the semi-finals of the GOV cred courts lawn tennis champion ship games. The score was 6-3. e-3. 6-3. Rhodes won the first game. lost the second and never again held the lead. wilding played brilliantly, his low volleys completely puzzling the American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
STRUCK BY CAR.
Litchfeld Man Learning Railroad
 Business Killed on Second Trip.

Bridgeport. April 19.-Robert J. Walker, 22 years old of Litchfield, was killed in the freight yards here to-day by being struck by freight car which was being kicked down a siding. Walker started to learn the railroad business two days ago and had just completed his second trip as fireman's helper. He had complet- ed a run from Harlem river and was on his way to his boarding place when he was struck by the car. His body will be taken late in the day to Litchfeld.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Cold in New York.

New York. April 19.-Nev York CTS who several weeks ago were com pelled by extremely warm weather to discard even their lightest over- coats. experienced another reminder that winter has not yet bade fare well to these attitudes. A cold east wind accompanied by a gentle but steady fall of snow gave anything but a springlike aspect to the day and emphasized the fact that this is an extremely shy and backward spring. The snow began to fall about o'clock and continued steadi- ly for several hours. 5ut in the city streets it disappeared as fast as it fell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Celebration in Maine.

Portland, Me, April 19.-Although Maine was part of Massachusetts when the battles of Lexington and Concord were fought, the residents of this state to-day, for the first time are celebrating these events by ob- serving Patriots day as a holiday. By recommendation of Governor Cobb the last legislature abolished Fast day and substituted Patriots day in its place.
 There were no special exercises but the day was observed by a gen. eral suspension of business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
BRINDAMoUR PAYS.
Cost Him $1O to Hamper With Kier'
 sted's Handcuffs.

The dispute between Officer kier- sted and "Brindamour" which is re- ferred to elsewhere in this paper was adjusted this afternoon to the satis- faction of both parties. "Brinda- mour"e paid to the policeman's coun- sel, Attorney F. F. Guilf0ile $10 in compensation for the handcuffs and chain which he is said to have had sawed of his hands under the stage during the performance "Wednesday evening that being the only means by which he could be released. It Is said. however, that the policeman had fixed" the locks of the cuffs making it absolutely Impossible for anyone to open them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
pnri. st.,ue prawn hy chIIdr.n,

RICHMOND, Va. April 10. = The bronze statue of Jefferson Davis which is to be unveiled here June was drawn through the streets of the city to the monument site by 2.50O or 5000 children. who did the hauling by means of a double rope two or three squares long. The children were led by Lee and Picket camps of Confeder- ate Veterans. and these in turn were headed by a handsomely uniformed hoy fife and drum corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Many Men Laid on.

Bridgeport. April 19.-The break down of one Of the large engines at the American and British Manufac- turing Co.'S plant to-day compelled the lay off of the men until Monday. As the employes are negotiating with the company for an eight hour day on ten hour basis. the suspension of work gave rise to the report of a strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Thavvs as Pittsburs.

PITTSBURG. April 19.-Mrs. VII. liam Thaw. mother of Harry K. Thaw. accompanied by her daughter. the Countess of Yarmouth. and Josiah c. Thaw. half brother of the prisoner. arrived here from New York. The Thaws were immediately driven to Lyndhurst. the family home. They re- fused to be interviewed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-19
Bodic. Eound in Rirrr.

Norwich. April is.-The bodies of Captain James Lynch and wife of the coal barge Fannie Preston. were found in the river to-day. Last night they visited Captain John Hand and wife on another barge and while returning must have fallen overheard.