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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
THE SUPERIOR COURT
Murder Case Dragging Along in LeaveDworih Street
 Building.

The trial of Leonardo Samele for the murder of his friend Vito Summa on Spring street on the night of December 26, was resumed Tn the superior court to-day before Judge Joel H. Reed and the jury.
 The defense began late Friday af- ternoon. A witness to-day testified that there was more or less con- fusion in Delucia's saloon all that evening of the assault, from which Summa died, and it was hard to say who began the trouble. He was cer- tain, however, that at one stage of the excitement he saw Summa rush toward the accused and then half a dozen others fell on him also. Lucia rushed into the crowd and put Summa out of the saloon Up to this time he did not see any weapons in the hands of the bellig. ents, but that after Lucia got into the trouble everybody in the crowd of struggling men seemed to have knife in his hand. Then it seemed to be everyone for himself, for everybody seemed to try to jab or strike him with his fists. Some struck downward with their Knives and some upward. The blow that caught Summa was delivered down- ward, catching him in the left arm and opening veins and arteries which caused flow of blood that resulted in exhaustion and death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
POLITICS STIRRING UP.
Democrats Fixing Up Ticket for the
 State Election ea.

It was rumored among politicians
 to-day that a boom has been started
 for Representative Harry Roberts of
 Naugatuck for lieutenant-governor | ity in the last house of representa- tives and was reported to be very | popular with the other side of the house. He has always been rcgu- lar in his party and his nomination, | 1t is said, would serve to cement ! whatever breaks in some parts of the state there may be in the party. He is democrat whom no other demo- crat could conscientiously refuse to vote for, and this is said to be a | good deal to be able to say for any one prominent in his party in these days of alterations and assertions and cupidity. It is said that if the nomination for governor goes to Fairfield county, as it is likely to do, New Haven county being the largest in the state, would at least be enti- tied to the nomination for lieuten- ant-governor
 So it is thus figured out to put Senator Archibald McNeil of Bridge port, one of the largest coal dealers in the state, if not in New England, at the head of the state democratic ticket for governor and MT Roberts for lieutenant-governor
 Incidental to the above it was u1en- toned by some politicians in the City hall the other day that the outlook for sweeping victory for the demo- cratic ticket was never better. The condition of the industries up and down the state will leave the repub- lican party leaders without slogan or battle cry. They can no longer cry out the full dinner pail, or pro- tective tariff, or protection for he working man, while the democrats can point out to the whole state how the republicans are sending back to Europe the thousands of men whom they took from their home and coun- try to do their work here and now that they can no longer employ them they are casting them adrift, having no further use for them.
 It was said also that were the present occupant of the white house a democrat, he would have been im- peached by the republicans for bring ing all this distress upon the coun- try. and the local republicans. to i'm press this condition of misery upon the people. would fill the town with l soup kitchens and cheap lodging houses, as they did during the dis l tress of 1S93-94.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
BIRTH OF A BOY
Means a Fortune of About Three Millions 10 a Chica-
 90 Family.

Chicago, March 24.--An event of great importance to the family of the late Otto Young occurred last Sunday night in the birth of a boy to MT and Mrs Samuel K. Martin. The boy is the ninth grandchild to share the millions left by the mer- chant. Until the birth of this, their first child, the Martins, under the terms of the will, had no claim on the fortune beyond Mrs Martins life interest in its income Now they have an heir whose prospects are worth at least $9,O00,000. It is the first Young grandchild to be born into its own rights since the death ] of MT Young.
 The importance of the event to the four branches of the family arises from the peculiar provisions of MT Young's will. In his testament MT Young directed that his widow and four daughters be given practically the entire income from his estate, but the principal itself, amounting at the time of his death to $25 ,O00,- 900, he left to be divided equally among his grandchildren. The fam fly with the most children thereby will receive the most money, and the one with none living at the time of the distribution will not share.
 The birth of the Martin baby had the effect of disarranging calcula- tions in the families of the other three daughters. The prospective share of the family of Mrs Marie Julia Young Kaufman of Marquette, Mich, who is in the lead with five children, was decreased by the event from five-eighths to fine-ninths of the estate, loss approximately of $1,- 875,0O0. The future share of the family of Mrs Cecile Young Hey worth, with two children, declined from 25 to 22 per cent, while that of Mrs Catherine Otillie Young Ho- bart, one child, fell off some $375,- 900. An addition to any of these three families will help it to~regain the loss of prestige suffered through the event in the Martin family. At the same time repetition in the Martin family will enhance its pros- poets and still further reduce the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
To Inspect Navy Yards.

New York, March 24.-Rear Ad- miral Casper F. Goodrich, command ant of the New York navy yard, has been chosen by Secretary of the Navy Metcalf to make an inspection of the Atlantic and Gulf navy yards, with the object of reorganizing the pres ent method of conducting the work. Under Admiral Goodrich the bureau work at the New York navy yard has been brought to a state of the high est efficiency, the work in the vari- ous bureaus closely identified hay ing been consolidated as much as possible. The result has proved of great benefit to the government. Ad- miral Goodrich will visit the yards at Portsmouth, N. H., Boston, Phila- delphia, Washington, Norfolk, Va, Charleston, s. C., Pensacola, Fla, and New Orleans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
CHANCES STORY The Man Who Shot the Korean Diplomat Makes a Written
 Statement.

San Francisco, March 24.-I. w. Chang, Korean, who yesterday shot D. w. Stevens, diplomatic attache ot the Korean government, last night, made written statement from which the following extracts are taken:
 This day I shot Stevens. I shot him because he was the main factor in the Japanese reign of bloodshed and oppression in Korea, and be- cause he as the head and adviser of the regime, was responsible for deaths of our fathers, mothers and brothers in Korea.
 Stevens is the adviser of the Korean government, paid by the Korean government, but who was working for the interests of Japan and against those of the nation who looked to him as an American for justice and good rule. He has en- deavored to make the people of the United States of America believe that Japanese protection of Korea was the best thing for that nation at the present, and would be so in the future. He lied when he said that the Korean people were happy under Japanese rule. So for his falsehoods, I shot Stevens.
 ''If I kill him and die, it will be a warning to others who take his place to rule justly and deal with the people in his care with kindness and humanity. I will make no com plaint to the punishment that will be meted out to me; and, should my act aid my country in struggles for freedom, I shall die nobly and well. I shot Stevens and I wish to die"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
WORkMEN RETAINED
Appropriation By Congress Will Give Employment 10 Men
 About 10 be Discharged. +

Washington, March 24.-Assur- ances having been received from the leaders in congress that immediate action would be taken on the emer- gency appropriation of two million dollars for armor and armament for the navy Secretary Metcalf to-day in- formed a committee representing wOrkingmen in the various navy yards of the country that no layoff of officers or workmen would now be necessary. It had been reported that discharges were to be made in all the navy yards of the country because of lack of funds to carry on the work
 Committees representing the men had presented the urgency of the matter to congressional committees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
CITY WILL BENEFIT
Chicago Will Receive a Per centage of Gross Receipts
 of Lighting Facilities

Chicago, March 24.-After pro- tracted session lasting until past midnight, the city council adopted an ordinance to make legal con- solidation of the Commonwealth Electric and the Chicago Edison companies, which have practical monopoly of electric lighting In Chicago. The measure which has been pending for two years, extends to the Edison and all subsidiary companies the franchise of the com mpnwealth which has thirty-eight years of life. The Commonwealth few years ago was small subur- ban company. The new ordinance provides that the city receive con- pensation of three per cent on gross receipts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
CHICAGO UNIVERSITY.
Some of Its Teaching Staff Will
 Leave and Come East.

Chicago, March 24-After spending fifteen years at recruiting it's facul- ty with educators from eastern states the University of Chicago is about to lose two of the foremost members of its teaching staff to eastern institu- tiOns
 Charles Zuabelin, professor of so- ciology and lecturer, is one of those who is planning to leave the univer- sity. Prof Iuabelin's resignation is in the hands of the trustees, but as yet has not been acted upon. He in- tends, it is said, to ally himself with an educational institution in Boston. Frank Frost Abbott, professor of Latin, has resigned his chair to be- come professor in the same depart lient at Princeton university. Prof Abbott will remain at Chicago in. stitution during the present school year, beginning his duties at Prince ton in the fall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
More Public Accountants.

In addition to the public account ants, numbering twenty-one, who were appointed by Governor Wood ruff last week, on recommendation of the state board of accountancy, the following accountants were named yesterday: John Hall Bour- man, New Haven; James Newton Gum, Litchfield; Ernest w. Love- joy, New York; Thomas Watson Masters. Hartford; Charles J. Mas myth, Stamford; Charles H. Noble, New Milford; Willis Bell Richards. New York, and Charles c. Wilson. Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Won By an American.

Lincoln, Eng. March 24.-The Lincolnshire handicap. 1.50O sover- eigns for three years old and upwards the first big race of the spring sea son was carried of to-day by J. IT. Martin an American jockey on F. s. Bardnard's Kafir chief. L0ngcroft was second and Snatch ran third. 20 horses started Martins mount was an outsider and started the betting at loo to 72.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Asked for a Hearing.

New Haven. March 24- Amember of one of the unions of railroad em- ployes stated to-day. that President Mellen had been asked to give a hear ing to the committees. which have been in conference here for some time. On Thursday of this week. IL Is understood the point which has not been settled Is that which affects the seniority rule in the readjustment of divisions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
RATE ACT DECISIONS,
Legislation by States Upset by
 Federal Supreme Court.
MINNESOTA PENALTY TOO BIG
Declared Excessive For Guilt Involved In Violation of Statute-Nortn Caro- lima Law Also Called Unconstitu- tional by Highest Tribunal.

Washington, March "A. - The SUI. preme court of the United States de. nied the petition of Attorney General Edward T. Young of Minnesota for a writ of habeas corpus in the case in which he is held for contempt of court by the United States circuit court of Minnesota because he refused to abide by an injunction issued by that court forbidding him to take any action look ing to the enforcement of the maxi mum railroad rate law. The court at the same time pronounced invalid the Minnesota law regulating both freight and passenger rates.
 The opinion was announced by Jus tice Peckham, who held the Minnesota law to be unconstitutional on its face because of the enormous penalties i'm posed for disobedience to it.
 The case of Thomas F. Hunter, sher. if for Buncombe county, N. C., versus James H. Wood, agent of the Southern railway at Asheville, N. C., involving conflict over the North Carolina rail road rate law, was decided in favor of Wood. This decision was announced by Justice Peckham, and its effect is to sustain the federal courts and thus hold the law invalid.
 In both cases the right of the states to fix rates for railroad transportation was the issue, and both involved con- 1icts between the federal and the state courts. The decision in each case was opposed both to the states and to their courts. The opinion of the court in both cases was announced by Jus tice Peckham, and with the exception of Justice Harlan all the other mem bers of the court stood behind him in the announcement of the courts find ing.
 Justice Harlan read a dissenting opinion in the Young case, in which he took the view that the suit was prac- tically proceeding against the state and therefore not permissible under the eleventh amendment to the consti- tuition. He therefore characterized the opinion as era making in the history of the court, said it had the effect of closing the courts of state against the state itself and predicted that the result would be disastrous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
ORCHARD AWAITS HIS FATE.
Governor Gooding Received Official
 Notice To-Day.

Boise, Idaho, March 24.-Governor Gooding will to-day receive official notice as required by law from Judge Fremont Wood of the sentence of Harry Orchard, the self-confessed murderer of Former Goveror Steun- enberg. Judge Wood in speaking of the matter yesterday explained at length the law regarding an accom- plice and added "The accomplice Orchard having testified fully and fairly when accepted as witness the court recommends the omission of the death penalty"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
GOVERNOR GUILD BETTER.
Latest Bulletin More Favorable Than
 Any Yet Issued,

Boston, March 24.-No important change in the condition of Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., had been reported to Dr Frederick Winslow his physi- clan up to a. m., to-day. Dr Winslow after issuing the last bulle- tin last night, gave orders to be noti- fled of any change in the condition of the governor but received no call during the night.
 The following bulletin on the con- dition of Governor Guild was issued by Dr Winslow at 9:50 a. m:
 "The governors symptoms to-day are more favorable. He has passed a comfortable night and is now rest ing easily"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Ten Days at Melbourne.

Melbourne, March 24.-In gov ernment circles it is anticipated that the American fleet will spend ten days here and an equal length of time at Sydney. The officials are still uncertain about fixing the exact dates of the festivities of welcome for they fear that the acceptance by the fleet of the invitation to visit Japan probably will involve an alteration in the plans as originally drawn up by the navy department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Wu Invites Fleet to China.

Washington, March 24. - China, through Minister Wu. its diplomatic representative in Washington, has ex- tended cordial invitation for the American battleship fleet to stop in China on its way around the world. On receipt of dispatch from the min ister of foreign affairs for China indi- eating that instructions have been giv- en to welcome the vessels Mir. wu promptly sent a letter to Secretary Root
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Stewart Succeeds Proctor.

Proctor, Vt. March 24.-John w Stewart of Middlebury. former gov. ernor of Vermont, was appointed tC the United States senate to-day by GOveronr Fletcher Proctor, to fill the vacancy caused by the death oi Seantor Redfield Proctor. Governor Stewart has accepted the appoint ment. His term will expire the coming fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Must Stand Trial,

Chicago, March 24.-Joseph R. Weill, said to be the leading spirit in the Denver Millionaires' club g came to grief in Chicago yesterday. He was arrested by Sheriff Edward Kittleson of Rock Island, III. and taken to Rock Island to stand trial for being one of gang of confidence men. It is said an effort will Ee made to connect him and his gang with the plot to blow up the Rock Island News office with dynamite yes terday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
YALE BASEBALL SCHEDULE.
Twenty-Nine Games Will Be Play
 ed in All.

New Haven, March 24.-The base ball schedule of the Yale nine has been revised so that twenty-nine games in all will be played. The first game of the season will be on Saturday next with the Manhattan college. Two games will be played during the easter recess. Two games each will be played with Holy Cross, Brown and University of Pennsyl- vania, besides a series with Harvard and Princeton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Sentence of Twelve Years.

South Paris, Me, March 24.- Twelve years at hard labor in state prison was the sentence imposed to- day by Justice Whitehouse in the supreme court upon Wallace C.. Everett who last night was found guilty of manslaughter at the con- clusion of his second trial on a mur- der charge for the killing of Edgar l.. Radcliffe at the Crc,ker Hill mina last June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
LAST INVITATION ACCEPTED.
Battleship Fleet Will Visit Just
 Three Countries.

Washington, March 24.-It was decided at cabinet meeting to-day to accept the invitation of China, to have the Atlantic battleship fleet visit port of that country. on it's return voyage from the Pacific coast. It was also decided that no further invitations would be accepted. The itinerary around the world will be ar- ranged according to this decision to take in Australia, Japan and China,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Pennsylvania Lays of Men.

Altoona. Pa, March 24.-Because of the continued depression in business the Pennsylvania Railroad company indefinitely suspended 2,140 Altoona shop employees. At the same time an order was issued increasing the work ing time of all the men retained to nine hours day and five hours on Saturday. or fifty hours a week. Over 1J0 men have been laid of at Harris burg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Van
.r Speeding.

VaHN. ftT opeeuIhg.
 New l0rs, March 2I.-Pending trial Oh charge of violating the speed linn 1t William k. Vanderbilt. Jr., and his chaufeur, Albert Hummel. furnished bail to the amount of $1OO each fixed by Judge olmstead in the court of gen eral sessions. Mir. Vanderbilt denies the report that when first arrested he addressed Magistrate Kernochan, who dismissed him, as Fred" being hailed in turn as will"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Juror Repudiates Vote.

Chicago, March 24.--A dispatch to the Tribune from Peoria, III. says: A. W. White, juror in the case of Jacob P. Nau vs the Standard Oil Co. yesterday repudiated the vote he had cast giving the plaintiff sS,0OO damages. thereby necessitating a new trial. White was one of TWO jurors who held out against the plaintiff until the court refused to accept disagreement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
BRITISH MERCHANTS OBJECT.
Methods of Japan in China are Criti.
 ciZed.

Peking, March 24.-The British merchants of Tien Tsin and Niuch- wang have sent strongly worded pro- tests to the British government con- corning the course pursued by Japan with regard to the Tsinmintum-Fak umen railroad. It is held that Japan's obstruction to the continu- atlon of this line is not only in viola- tion of the pledges given at Ports- mouth in the peace treaty with Rus- sia. but that it affects the entire flu. ture development of Manchuria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Wilhelm Take. Vacation,

Berlin. March 24.-Emperor William and the empress. accompanied by Prince August, their fourth son, and Princess Victoria. their daughter. left here for Corfu. where the emperor is to spend his vacation. The imperial yacht Hohenzollern is awaiting the ar- rival of the imperial party at Venice and will take them over to Corfu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
FATAL TRAIN COLLISION.
Twenty Persons Injured and Three
 Will Die.

Lexington, Ky, March 24.- Twenty persons were injured, three fatally, in head on collision be-, tween passenger train and a freight near here this morning. The wreck was due to the fact that the night operator had been retired from duty several weeks ago and the day operator had not yet report ed for work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Slays Fight to Kill.

Toronto, Ont, March 24.-In a fight among gang of Slavonians employed on the water works tun- nel last night, Joseph Milovitch was shot dead and several others re- ceived stab wounds, but none is dan gerously hurt. The police arrested fifteen of the participants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
German Pioneers to Be Remembered

Washington, March 24. Congress man J. Hampton Moore introduced a bill in the house to appropriate the sum of SS0,000 to aid in the erection of a monument at Germantown, Philadel- phia, in eommemoration of the found ing of the first permanent German set clement in America. The bill provides that similar amount is to be raised by subscription.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Short Weiaht Loaves IIIscal,

Pittsburg, March 24. Pittsburg housewives. believing that they have not been getting full value for their money, have resurrected a Pennsylva- mia law passed IA years ago declar- ing that a loaf of bread must weigh one pound. and steps have beeh taken to prosecute many bakers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Royal Arm Safe.

Lisbon, March 24. - The statement that the wound inflicted on the arm of Prince Manuel. now king of Portugal. when King Carlos was assassipsrEd had not healed and that an amputation would be necessary is officially declsr- cd untrue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
NIainr TiIsnn Dninr We'll.

New Haven, March 24.-The morning report from the sick room of Major John Q. Tilson was that he had passed a comfortable night and was in as good condition as might be expected. The danger point has not been passed, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-24
Nirht Rider Aaain

Hopkinsville. Ky. March 24.- Night Riders" invaded Golden Pond last night and shot a negro and did damage to considerable property. The negro will probably die. No cause was given for the crime.