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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

A very important meeting of the Patrick Sarsfeld club vii be held this evening. Every member is re- Quested to attend.
 Charles A Templeton, J. J. ONeill, James A. Peasley and B. R. Kelsey, the committee in charge of the annual banquet of the Mattatuck Rod and Gun club, which will be held at The Elton, Thursday night, report every thing in readiness for the event.
 St Cecilia's parish fair will open on next Thursday in St Cecilia's hall, on Jefferson street, and will continue fol two weeks. There will be sacred concert on Sunday evening, Novem- Der 17, and another on Sunday, Mo- vember "A. There will be a vaude- vile performance every evening.
 On Wednesday evening the Aid association of the Waterbury Button Go will hold their annual entertain ment and dance at City hall. The entertainment will not be too long and there will be plenty of time for dancing. Fulton's American band orchestra will furnish music during the entire evening.
 The fair of the United French so- cieties which was held last week in the new hall in the Jones-Morgan building was brought to close on Saturday evening. The affair was very successful and as a result a neat little sum will go into the treasury of the societies. Miss Amelia Galipeau was awarded a five dollar gold piece for selling the largest number O. tickets.
 The Fulton American band gave one of it's popular proms at City hall Saturday evening, and one of the old time crowds was present and en- joyed the excellent music thorough ly. A number were present just to listen to the music, all of which was of the newest and most up to date. The floor was we'll filled with dancers and that they thoroughly enjoyed it was shown by the numerous encores that were given.
 Yesterday was one of the biggest days for Division 5, A. o. H., since the organization of the division. About forty candidates had the mys- teries of the second, third and fourth degrees made known to them. The degree work was exemplified by a degree team from New Britain, which is said to be one of the best teams in the state. They were ac- companied to this city by a number of Hibernians from New Britain. The officers and members of the de- gree team who were present were: Patrician, John F. Leeney; bard, Michael Hannon; oracle, Michael MaheT; scribe, John F. Maloney; clerk, Frank Mulvihill; assistant clerk, Thomas Devine; captain of guards. Simon J. Kelliher; guards, Patrick Kelly. John c. Connolly, John J. Foley, Mortimer Meehan, Joseph Fitzgerald, Patrick Creagh, James Heath and Michael Martin. After the degree work there was a social session, and the visitors were entertained in royal fashion. Dur ing the evening addresses were deliv- cred by Peter Griffin, president of Division of this city, John F. Lee ney and James Smith of New Brit ain. The arrangements were in charge of a committee consisting of John Reidy. William DTiscoll, Joseph MeGrail, William O'Brien and Timo- thy O'COnneiI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Plain "HannibaI" Is Dead.

New Haven. Conn. Nov. I1.-Hanni- bal Silliman. cOlored. better known to New Haveners and to Yale men for years back as plain Hannibal. a seller of candy. and whose position among Yale men was somewhat similar to that of John. the orange man. at liar ward died at his home here at the age of seventy-three. In his early days he taught boxing at Yale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Trust Has Upper Hand of Hartman

TTUSt TEdS OPPcT TTaTe or TTdTTTHTaH'
 Pittsburg, Nov. 11.-In the acquisi- ton of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company the United States Steel corporation has struck blow at E. H. Hartman in his effort to force the steel corporation to give the rail roads of the country the kind of rails they want and at the time they want them. It became known in Pittsburg that the Steel corporation will trans fer the big order for open hearth rails that Mr. Hartman gave to the inde- pendent concern from the mills of the Tennessee company to the mills of the Carnegie company in this city and the Illinois Steel company in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Platt RidicuIes Third Term Talk.

New York, Nov. 11.-"This third term talk is just nonsense. That's what think of it, if you want to know" said Senator Thomas c. Platt in his apart ments in the Elmendorf, in West Elev- enth street. The subject was brought up in connection with the visit to this city of Senator Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia, who is coming here in connection with the new postoffice plans. Senator Scott declared recently for Roosevelt for third term and as- serted his belief that the president would be nominated by exclamation in the Republican national convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
T, p;. hx c.I, H...I R,,-

New Britain. Conn. Nov 11.-Michael T. Doyle and George McMahon were found dead in a room at the Park hO- tel the men having been accidentally ssphyxizted- The oslor Of gas led to the discovery of the trzgedy- Doyle lived iB Sprirgfesd. Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Heart Disease Tskes Judoe Mecon.

Washington. Nov. 11.-Louis Emory McCOmas. associate justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia. former United States senator and for four terms congressman from Mary land. is dead at his home here. His death was due to heart failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Osweao Canal to Close Dec.

Albany, N. Y, Nov 11.-Superintend- ent F. c. Stevens of the state depart ment of public works announced that the Oswego canal will be kept open until the regular closing season, about Dac 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-11
Bettor Dies In Poverty.

Pittsburg, Nov. 11.-William N. Get ty. known at the race tracks all over the country as Buster" Getty, died in poverty here at the home of Pat rick Nee, a bookmaker.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14

Stink was sent forth from the viii
lage. For twenty-five years the taboo
has been in full effect. Occasionally
the prematurely aged and broken
man has attempted TO effect a recon
ciliation, but the effort has been use
less until now. The Osages. long
obdurate. have at last softenei their
hearts and have agreed among them
selves 90 restore Stink to fellowship.
that his last days may be spent hap
PLY among his people.
Chief Spybuck. of the Shawnees.
is hopeful OF the future or the red
men under statehood. White men
have made Il possible for US to as
siminate their ways. and at this pow
WOW l hope TO convince the leaders
or the blanket Indian tribes that Il
is useless TO fight against the laws
OF progress" declares the old chief
tain. I'm addition to discussing ths
question. We will smoke the pipe OF
peace and take part In the usual re
ligious festivities OF our forefath-
ers."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
American Royal
Agricultural Show
OPENED TODAY AT KANSAS CITY
STOCK YARDS.

Kansas City. Mo. Oct 14.-The
American Royal, the great live stock
show OF the southwest. opened today
at the Kansas City stock yards and
, Will continue through the week.
Breeders of thoroughbred cattle.
horses. sheep. swine and goats in all
parts OF the country are represented
by the entries. which include many
Of the first prize winners at state
and interstate fairs. The number OF
entries is far in excess OF any pre-
vious American Royal. and in some
sections the exhibits are far more
numerous than at any live stock
show ever held in the United States
In the cattle department. the en-
tries OF Herefords. Shorthorns, An
gus and ~Galloways are especially
notable. and comprise the finest ex-
hibition OF blooded cattle ever seen.
The carload lot show OF purebred fat
cattle has also attracted n great deal
OF attention among the stock raisere
of the southwest, and the entries are
numerous and the competition keen.
The national associations OF the
breeders of Poland China, Durcc
Jersey, Chester White and Berkshire
swine have Joined with the promo
ters of the American Royal In col
lecting for exhibition an unprece-
a, - 4
hogs. The sheepgrowers OF this and
other countries are largely represent
ed. a feature OF this section being
the champion Shropshire sheep Of
the English Royal show, held in Eng.
land last June. The National Angora
Goat association is being held in con
nection with the American Royal, in
charge of John w. Fulton, of He
lena, Mont
All OF the leading breeds Of draft
horses are on exhibition in large
numbers. and among them are Ar
mour's famous six-horse team OF
draft grays. which were shown al
the international horse fair in the
Olympia, London, this summer.
Missouri's supremacy as the cen
ter OF the mule breeding industry
is sustained by the exceptionally
large number of fine animals shown
in this department.
In addition TO the live stock show
proper. many. additional attractions
have been arranged for the week.
and the crowds OF stockmen in at
tendance promise TO surpass all pre-
vious records.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
COLONEL SLEMP
PASSES AWAY
PROMINENT VIRGINIA REPuBII.
CAN AND NOTED PUBLIC
CHARACTER.

Big Stone Gap. Va. Oct. IA
Colonel Campbell Slemp. congress
man of the Ninth Virginia district.
who was serving his third term. died
suddenly at his home at Big Stone
Gap, Va, Sunday morning. aged 6s.
While Colonel Slemp had been in
feeble health since last March. suf-
fering from asthma and heart trou-
Bile, his death was unexpected Mt
his time. lie was able TO b. ont
driving with his son. Bascum Slemp.
Republican state chairman In Vir-
ginia. yesterday II is believed the
serious illness of his wife. who Is
not expected to survive a recent
stroke OF paralysis. fastened the
congressman death. The surviving
children are Bascom C. Slemp. VIII
liam Slemp, chief clerk In the Ab-
ingdon office OF the collector OF in
ternal revenue. Mrs Edmunds and
Miss jamie Slemp. IL was announced
three months ago that Congressman
Slemp would not be a candidate for
another term. Those most promi-
nently mentioned to succeed him as
the Republican candidate are l.. p.
Summers. collector OF internal reve-
nue.; David +. Bailey. OF Bristol and
State Senator j. c. Noell, OF Lee
county. Summers friends are con
fident he would win the Republican
nomination If the governor should
order special election to All the
vacancy Col slemp leaves quite
large estate.
The Rev. j. 4. n. Schuler. pastor
of Big stone Gap Methodist Episco.
pal church, OF which the late Colonel
Slemp was a member. waf tele-
sraphed for the return to h& parish
TO officlate at the last rites of the
deceased legislator
The reverend gentleman was ex-
cused in convention this morning by
the bishop and left on No. 2 TO per-
form the sad duties incumbent upon
him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
GOVERNMENT LAND
LOTTERY BEGINS
THE LOWER BRULE INDIAN RES
ERVATION GOES TO AL
LOTMENT.

Pierre. s. d., oct. 14.-Drawing
OF numbers in the government lot
terry for land in the Lower Brule
Indian reservation commenced today
Fortunate holders OF lucky numbers
will begin filing next week, and fifty
applicants a day will be cared for
until all the land IS taken. II the
applicants fail to make good the
filings to which they are entitled.
Any of the tracts untaken December
20 may be secured by the first home
stead applicant who desires the
land
The price put upon the land by
the government appraisers ranges
from S1.25 to $3.50 per acre. ac-
cording to the character and loca-
tion Of the tract This must be paid
one-fifth 1T the date Of fling. and
the balance in hve annual install
ments. About three-quarters OF the
reservation IS included in the $3.50
class, and the ranges in differ
ent sums down 20 the S1.25 land.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
TO REGULATE
CHILD LABOR

Nashville. Tenn. oct. In re-
sponse TO a call issued by Governor
Patterson. leading textile manufact-
urers and repre- entativos of labor
unions met here today ~ consider
the question Of child labor I'm shops
and factoric with a view to adopt
Ing uniform laws that viii be just
and agreeable to all parties concern
ed. DELEGATES are here from nearly
all The cotton states. Statistics are
all Of the cotton states. Statistics
show that there are t,75OOOO child
laborers in the United states be-
tween The ages Of 10 and IS years.
Of whom 100000 arc girls southern
states are not the principal often
ders ae popularity believed. Pcnnsyl-
vania having moro child workers
than thc Carolinas Georgia and
Maryland combined
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14

the convention TO provide for the
writing OF an authentic history OF
the movement. from the spiritualls-
tic standpoint, involving the raising
of large fund and the election OF a
competent historical board.
The relation OF spiritualism to the
reform issues OF the day win un.
doubtndly precIpitate sharp d.
bate In which the radical and con.
servative elements wilt express very
decided and widely variant opinions.
An attempt to secure declaration
IN favor ot socialism may be mate
but is not likely to be successful.
movement TO break up the pres
ent itinerant system relative 20 the
engagement OF speakers. and 20 pro-
vide for settled pastorates. will BE
lnangurated.
The question c mediumshi. viii,
Undoubtedly Ir.vokr n proloave1
debate, as the most Intelligent spir-
itualists are bitterly opposed to the
Idea that medium can be- "devel-
oped" at prices ranging from SIS 10
$500 per head. This practice will
be condemned In unsparing language
by leading delegates to the meeting.
Among the speakers viii be Cora
j.. V. Richmond. OF Chicago. who at
tended the recent peace congress at
The Hague. and who will deliver an,
address upon the relation OF spirit
ualism to international peace.
The ofcers OF the association
whose terms expire Saturday, are:
Harrison ID. Barrett. Canaan. Me-.
president. ORD. Georye II Warne.
Chicago, vice president; Mrs. Mary
I. Dangley. Washington. secretary
and Cassius l.. Stevens. Pittsburg.
treasurer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
THREE KILLED
ON |. AND N,

An engineers and two firemen' 5
lives were ended and an engineer and
conductor seriously injured by a
head-on collision on the Louisville
q Nashville a few miles west of Nor
ton early Sunday morning.
The wreck was due 20 n misreading
and the dense fog which kept both
engineers from seeing the ,other's
approach until too late
The two engines met on high
embankment and both engines and
several cars OF time freight rollei
to the rivers edge. the latter catch
Ing fire.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
DISAPPOINTING
AND TAME FINISH
DETROIT NEVER HAD A LOOK IN
AT CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES.

Detroit Mich, Oct. i2.--The Chi
cago National League baseball team
this afternoon. at Bennett Park, won
the worlds championship. defeating
the Detroit American League team
by the score of TO o. IL was tho
fourth successive victory for the
Ohicago team in AZ many days. TAX
ing advantage of every slip made by
the local team and runnir tho basea
cleverly. they scored two runs in the
irst two Innings. while the Detroit
team did not succeed I'm getting one
man over the home plate. The
rooters" who had followed the
Chicago team from their home citv
swarmed down to tho diamond wheo
the ninth inning closed and shower
cd them with congra tulations. Tben
several hundred CT .hem formed In
line and marched down Michigan
avenue, headed by n band. cheering
and signing in celebration of their
victory.
IL was a disappoin ting day for tho
nome team in more ways than one.
The weather was raw and cold en-
tlrely unfit for baseball. and lesa
than half OF the expected $4,000 10
l"'ooO people attended the game.
The official count OF the attendance
was 1870. The temperature was
below so degrees and a raw wind
swept across the field throughout
the game.
Mnllin and Brown both pitched
weil but the Chicago man received
stronger support from his team
mates. Brown was also steadrer
Than Mullin. giving but one base on
balls to Mullins three. one OF
which developed into n run In the
first inning.
The local team had man ON
third base but twice during the
game and each time Brown held the
succeeding battery safely. In an ef-
tort to check the base stealing of
Chicago Manager Jennings sent In
MS old catcher Archer to relieve
muiiin' but the Chicago mon sue
ceeded in stealing four bases from
him. stolen bases Inquired materially
In the scoring OF both their runs
Tinker and Evers made fine double
steal In the second inning. Jones
and Coughlin succeeded I'm stealing
bases this afternoon from the clever
King whose throwing to bases aid.
ed so largely in Chicago's Victories.
The tabulated score.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
ODD FELLOWS
ON INCREASE

Oklahoma "ty. Ok's oct a.
Odd Fellowship in the new state ~
Ok.nnona lbs made great gains ar
ing the l5st year. according 10 Ofh
cials Of the grand encampmcAt
which met here today in annual scs-
sion. The grand encampment shows
"a gain OF AZ members. Nineteen
subordinate lodges have been organ
lied within the year. with a net .n-
crease in subordinate membership
Of 1870. The Rebekah branch of
the order shows an increase OF T..
2s6. Hundreds OF members of thr
order are here today for the on
campment, which will bo followed OF
wednesday By ne meeting OF fbt
grand lodge.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
IN INTERNATIONAL MEET
OF ARMY MEDICOS

Norfolk. Va, Oct. 14.-Distin-
guished surgeons of the armies of
this and other countries are here to-
day for the purpose OF participat-
ing in the sixteenth annual meeting
OF the association of Military Sur
geons. reunion and informal re-
ception will be held this evening.
Tomorrow will be Military Surgeons
day at the exposition when the pres
ident. Colonel Valery Havard, assist
ant surgeon general OF the United
States army, will deliver his address.
Many notable papers will be read
Wednesday and Thursday.
England is represented at the con-
vention by the deputy director gen
eral of the Royal Army Medical
Corps. Colonel William Grant Mac
prerson. The India medical service
has sent Major A. r. Moorehead.
Mexico is represented by Major Car
los Amezcua, Guatemala by Colonel
Ramon Bengochea, and Italy by Ma
jor Lorenzo Bonomo.
Among the subjects to be consid-
cred during the convention are trop-
ical diseases in the Philippines; !;
smokeless powder burns; the purifl-
cation OF drinking water i'm the field :;
heat exhaustion on mcn-of-war;
methods OF transporting disabled sol
diers in the field; health precau-
tions for summer encampments. and
the Inauguration OF hospital ships
for the care Of the sick and wounI-
ed of battleship fleets.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
MINNESOTA
BAPTISTS MEET

Albert Lea, Mimi, oct 14.-Bap-
lists OF the entire state are congre
gated here today in large number
for the annual meeting Of the de-
nomination, which will extend thro'
the week. This IS the forty-eiShth
convention held 10y the Baptists io
Minnesota and it IS likely that pre-
liminary preparations will be made
for the great semi-centennial jubilee
celebration two years hence. tie
alumni Of the University Of Chi:ag1
will hold banqret during the CON
VENT IN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
MONUMENTAL CITY
IN GALA DRESS

Baltimore, Md. Oct. 14.-Wlth al
the streets of the Monumental City
blazing with bunting and gay with
flags. Baltimore gave a hearty vel
come 10 the hosts OF natives and for
mer residents Of Maryland who arc
thronging the city today. The day'e
program was devoted mainly to the
reception Of the visitors. Military
day, the first OF the special celebra
tions arranged for the week. will be
observed tomorrow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
Knoxville Gets
Next Conference

Notwithstanding the colo weather
the usual large crowd was present at
Bland Street M. E. Church. South,
this morning. both to attend the de-
votional exercises. which were lead
by Rev. X. Il. Mcdowell. OF Appa-
lachia. Va, which lasted until the
hour for conference to convene.
The temperance report was read
by Rev. j. ID. McAllister, superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon League.
In Southwest Virginia, which was
followed by interesting talks by the
ministers in this section, and which
were In very gratifying condition
Theo. Alvord, state superintendent
of the anti-Saloon League, spoke at
length on this subject.
The collection taken for Rev Jno.
Hawk, missionary in China, was
taken for the purpose of raising a
fund for the building of church
and twenty-five hundred dollars was
raised.
Several other minor reports were
read, after which the conference ad-
iourned 90 meet this afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Rev. ID. Sulllns will preside this
afternoon, while Bishop Morrison
and cabinet hold their final meet
ing.
Tonight will close one OF the most
interesting and successful confer
ences ever held, and will no doubt
again crowd the church TO It's doors
by interested parties 20 hear the an
nouncement OF the appointments.
There were services yesterday In
all the churches by visiting minis
ters Bishop Morrison preached I'm
the morning TO at least 800 people
at Bland street and at night Rev
Geo. Stuart made one OF the most
stirring and beneficial sermons ever
preached in this city on Temperance,
and which, no doubt. was very bene-
fetal 10 all his hearers
The crowd started entering the
church as early as six O'Clock and
long before the hour for services the
entire church Wa ~'ted as we'll as
the aisles
Rev J. a. Baylor, former pastor
Of Bland Street. preached TO a full
audience In the morning al the Pres
byter.an church and AZ night Rev.
r. G. Waterhouse.
The morning services at Grace
Street were held by J. w Peery and
by Rev. w. w Pinson in tho oven
ing, followed by the ordination Of the
elders.
Services were held IN the morning
at the Christian church by Rev. w.
" Morrell and I'm the evening by
Rev. a. ~ Jackson
Only one service was held at Cal
vary Baptist being conducted by
Rev ]. p. Martin. IN the morning.
In the afternoon Rev. Frank Y.
Jackson preached to men only In
the Christian church
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
u, S. SUPREME
COURT CONvENES

Washington oct a.. After va.
cation lasting since last May the
United states aupremo court con-
vened at noon for an eight months
term.
A large number of attorneys we're
admitted to the bar
Many motions for wrlts of cetrio-
rari TO advance cases on the docket
and other for technical purposes
we're presented and then. as custo-
mary, the court adjourned for tho
day. AS a mark Of respect ~ the
executive department Of the govern
ment.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
NO. 3 HAS A
SERIOUS WRECK

Train No. due to arrive here at
$40 p. m. met with a serious acci-
dent Sunday afternoon in cut a
Few miles east of Montvale. AS No.
3 was passing a freight in cut one
of the freight cars Jumped the track
and 1ammed into the baggage car OF
the rapidly moving passenger. result
ing in the death of the baggageman
and the injury of several passengers,
but 1t is not thought seriously.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
EVERYTHING

= in favor OF your buying Dry Goods
nd Notions from your home Jobbers.
2 ne Bluefeld Dry Goods q Notion
ompany, the only wholesale house
the kind I'm this section. Visitors
- the city cordially invited 90 in
srect their lar4c new house and
i'ammoth stock They save you
money I'm freight, time and other
ways.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-10-14
ElOpemant Is
Confirmed
AND RUNAwAYs LOCATED IN
LONDON.

London. Oct 14-Mr. and Mrs.
G. N. Richie have confirmed the
reports that they have found samuel
CIarkson and Holcn Maloney in Lon
don All are now stopping at the
same hotel. but refuses TO see anyone
or make any statement beyond the
one given out by Richie. admitting
that the elopers have been found.
Mrs. Richie Is Helen's sister.