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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
A MILE OF PENNIES.
Ladies Auxiliary to A. 0. H. Expect
 to Have Them.

Did you ever stop to figure out how many pennies it would take to make mile if they were laid side by side? If you did try to pencil it out and you found that 1t would take about S0,0O0, do you imagine you would like to collect that amount? 7? But there is certain society in town that intends to collect mile of pen nies, rather unique manner of en- riching their treasury. The society that is to undertake the task is the Ladies auxiliary. A. 0. H., each member having agreed to collect a rod of the coppers. They are confident they will have very little trouble in making the mile.
 The society held whist party and dance in K. of c. hall last evening and during the evening the members discussed the plan which they have decided to try. There is really noth- ing to prevent the members from making sprints in the form of nab bing nickels, dimes and quarters, as long as they cover the distance in the time allotted-that is before the first of January.
 The society has also engaged City hall for their annual dance and anna teur production on St Patrick's night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
THE FARREL AUTO
Struck and Instantly Killed | Man al WesivlIle-Coroner
 Investigating.

New Haven, Nov 13.--An investi- gation was begun this morning by Coroner Eli Mix into the circunl- stances surrounding the death of Ed win G. Lindsteadt who was struck and almost instantly killed about about last midnight, just after get- ting off a trolley car in Westyille, nearly in front of his home by an automobile owned by Senator Alton Farrel of Ansona and, 1t is said, driven by him. In the car with the senator were his brother, Franklin Farrel, Jr, and q woman, whose name the authorities did not learn. Sena- tor Farrel and his brother are Yale graduates, and sons of Franklin Far rel, the millionaire foundryman of Ansonia. The automobile party, it
 is said. was bound for that city at the time of the accident. Senator aFrrel is also former mayo rof An- sonia, and in the recent election was chosen a presidential elector of the Connecticut electoral college, on the republican ticket Immediately after the accident the automobile was stopped and the Barrels went back to investigate and to give what ass sistance they could, including the summoning of physician. Lind staedt died within few moments of being struck. The police and Medi- cal Examiner Bartlett were notified and the latter after brief prelimi- nary examination on the scene of the death allowed to automobile to proceed, after instructing the Far rels to appear in New Haven at tho investigation. Dr Bartlett stated as a result of his preliminary examina- tion that the man died probably of
 internal injuries as a result of being struck on the chest. As nearly as the medical examiner could learn the au- tomobile was going in the same direc- tion as the trolley car but somewhat behind it and on the same side of the road. He said, apparently Lind- staedt had stood for moment after getting of the car as if waiting for the automobile to pass and had then started to cross the street The driv- CT of the automobile, he said, had turned his car to the sidewalk ,ap- parently and had driven in toward the curb so close as to knock over a hitching post in an endeavor to avoid hitting Lindstaedt.
 The taking of evidence in the case lasted throughout the morning and until early afternoon, and at it's close the coroner said he was unpre- pared to make any statement. Among the witnesses examined were Senator Farrel, Charles F. Brooker and the conductor and motorman of the car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
STANDARD OIL AGAIN
Owner of Outlook Said to be Con
 nected With Oil Corporation. z

New York, Nov 13.-Much inter- est was occasioned here to-day by the publication of a report that James Stillman, president of the Ma tional City bank, popularly known as the Standard Oil bank" is con- trolling owner of the Outlook of which President Roosevelt is to be- come contributing editor when he retires from office. Officers of the Outlook company refuse to make public the name of any of the own- CTS of Its $150,000 capital stock. The published report credited MT Stillman with owning 1000 of the total issue of 1,500 shares.
 "The company is not public ser vice corporation" was the reply of William B. Rowland, treasurer and one of the directors of the Outlook company when he was questioned re garding the authenticity of the re- port. Tt is under no obligation 10 give the-names of its stockholders or other particulars regarding its affairs. It is a private business but the names of its directors may be found in the manuals and the name of Mir Stillman is not one of them. We can give no information regard ing the identity or holdings of a single stockholder."
 MT Rowland said there has been no recent change in the control of the Outlook company. MT Stillman is at present in Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
WANT A PLACE
Rumers on Foot That . BIa Race Is en For Hes6 oi American
 Federation et Labor
MUST GOMPERS GO

Denver, Col, Nov 13.-Rumors of contests for official honors in the American Federation of Labor are beginning to be heard although the election of officers does not take place until next week. No one Is mentioned as an opponent of Pres ident Gompers for reelection. but there is report that Thomas L. Lewis who succeeded John Mitchell as president of the United Mine Work CTS of America will oppose Mitchell for the position of second vice-pres- ident of the Federation.
 To-day being the last day on which resolutions could be introduc- ed a flood of them was ready when the sessions of the federation began. The only other matter on the pro- gramme to-day was reports of com mittees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Killed Himself.

New York. Nov Retrieving over the verdict of physicians that his wife would never recover from an illness which had made her an in- valid for months, James Freebody Thompson, a teacher of languages, killed himself to-day by inhaling H. luminating gas in a boarding house in West 10Sth street. Mrs Thompson is patient in Brooklyn hospital A few days ago when the physicians told Thompson his wife could not re- cover he became Respondent. To-day after writing a number of letters and posting them he went to his room, turned on the gas and lay down to die. He was AZ years old. From pa- pers found in the room with the dead man it is believed that Thompson once lived at IT Pine street, Attic boro, Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
SHORT OF MONEY.
Young Man In Trouble Who Thought
 He Was Tom Lawson.

New York, Nov 13.-An attempt to borrow money by representing himself as Thomas w. Lawson, the Boston flnaneier, to-day, Friday the Thirteenth" resulted in the arrest of a fiashily dressed young man who de- scribed himself as Robert Carter, 22 years old, in the Hotel Breslin. He was taken into custody as he was leaving a telephone booth in the ho- tel after he had talked with friends long distance wire. The specific charge was violation of the hotel laws in ordering something for which he could not pay. He was unable to settle the charge of $2.50 for the use of the telephone wire. The arrest was brought about by Mir Lawson's friend in Boston with whom Carter had been talking. Carter had called this man at the Hotel Touraine, told him he was MT Lawson and that he was short of money" He said he had visited the horse show last night and after telling the Boston man about the prize winners and some of the unsuccessful horses as well said his supply of money was ex- hausted and asked that some be sent him at once. The man in Boston told Carter to hold the wire until 1t could be arranged Then he called the manager of the Breslin on anoth- CT wire. A moment later in response to a call from the hotel manager a detective hurried up from nearby police station. No wonder that fel- low got in trouble" remarked some one as he was being led away. "He should have known better than to have used the name of Lawson on Friday, the thirteenth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Auto Machinery Burned.

Stoneham, Mass, Nov 13.--Much valuable machinery, together with nearly dozen newly assembled au- tomobiles and like number of par tially completed machines. owned by the Shawmut Motor Co, was de- stloyed early today in fire which burned the large factory plant of tue company. Three tenement houses near by were also burned. The total loss is estimated at nearly $1O0.O00. Of this amount the ,Sawmut Motor Co lost about $75,O0o; the William Tid6 estate, owners of the factory building, $S,000, and the owners of tenement houses between $5,000 and s10.OOO. Assistance was asked from Winchester, Wakefield, Woburn and Melrose fire departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
BattIeships at Target.

Manila, Nov 13.-Twelve battle ships of the Atlantic fleet are now en- gagged in target practice and the re- maining four will soon join the main squadron on the target grounds. The flagship Connecticut will tomorrow inauguratc big gun practice and Will be succeeded by the other vessels. While tfe keenest rivalry between the officers and the gun crews exists, 1t is not possible to secure any fndi- cations of the results. Upon the completion of target practice and the ensuing battle practice, the entite fleet will participate in the sham night attacks and torpedo work. It Is believed that the warships will be ready to leave the grounds with all their work concluded by November 24
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
EMPEROR IS DEAD
Prince Chun Named a RegenI st ihe Empire --Bls Son
 Hslr Prssuwpllve.

Peking. Nov 13.-The emperor Of China was reported dead at { o'clock this afternoon. It had, however, been impossible to secure official con frmation of this announcement up 10 6 o'clock this evening.
 His majesty was transferred to the death chamber at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon. At that hour he was still breathing
 Two imperial edicts were issued from the palace this afternoon in rapid succession. The first makes Prince Chun regent of the empire, and the second appoints his son Flu Wei hear presumptive.
 Simultaneously with the removal of the emperor from the winter pal ace to the death chamber in the For bidden city the member of the grand council assembled in the palace. The dowager empress was present at this meeting and is reported to nave swooned. At 4:30 p. m. palace or ficial said the emperor was still alive. All the government omces are deser.' ed. The palace is crowded with offi- cials.
 Prince Chun is a brother of the emperor. His name is Tsai-Feng. He succeeded to the title of his father Prince Chun, in 1891. He is lieu tenant general of the Plain White banner corps and visited Germany in 1901 as a special commissioner of the throne.
 The emperor has been suffering for ten years past from chronic nephri- tis, a condition which became com plicated about a fortnight ago with diabetes and sciatica. It was admit ted yesterday that his brain was af- fected. He has refused to accept western medical attendance and has been attended by Chinese practition' CTS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
WOMAN NEAR DEATH.
Disease and Drugs May Prevent Trial
 of Mrs Read.

Denver, Nov 13.-Weakened by disease and drugs, Mrs Allen F. Read. who threatened the life of Mrs Genevieve Chandler Phipps with dy- namite last Monday, may never live to undergo the experiences of the prison cell or madhouse as the con- sequence of her daring attempt at extortion. Late last night informa- tion reached Chief-of-Police Arm strong that Mrs Reads condition was extremely critical. The message came from her husband, in whose care Mrs Read was placed by order of the chief.
 We think she will never recov- er.' MT Read told the chief. We fear it is only a question of days perhaps only of hours, until the end comes."
 This information was corroborated by Dr R. o. Butterfeld, Mrs Read's $ physician. Mrs Read has recovered somewhat from the effects of the drugs she had taken to get relief from pain. Still her mind has not cleared She insists that she re members nothing. of what had taken place in the last week.
 The police have about reached tue end of their immediate plans for in. vestigating the Read case. They confess themselves nonplussed. Chi7t Armstrong will await the arrival from Rochester, N. Y., of Miss Jessie Campbell, a sister of Mrs Read, in the hope that she may be able to throw some light on the mystery because she was one of the last per sons to see Mrs Read before she left Pittsfield after the funeral of her father there.
 Lawrence Phipps, divorced hus- band of Mrs Geneyieve Chandle. Phipps, who has represented his for mer wife in handling the legal side of the case, announced that he has turned the whole matter over to Dis. trict Attorney Stidger.
 It is said that both MT Phipps arc his former wife are convinced that Mrs Read was not responsible for Eel actions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Brooklyn Playhouse Burns After Audience Leaves.
ACTRESSES FLEE IN PANIC
Members of spoonsr Stock Company
 Who Had Just Appeared In "Ths Hsnristta," Risk Their Lives to Saw Their Wardrobes-Roof of Building Crashes Down and Barely Missss Killing Firemen at Work In Gallery.

New York, Nov. 13.-- Only fifteen minutes after large audience had been dismissed the Park theater, one of BroOklyn's landmarks, was a roar. ing furnace. So fiercely did the flames sweep through the body of the house that scores would have been burned tc death if the fire had started quartet of an hour earlier.
 As 1t was. one fireman was injured and half a dozen others narrowly es. capped death when the roof crashed down upon the main floor. They were dragging a line of hose across the top gallery when the entire roof collapsed
 While the fire was at it's height crowds were pouring out of the Dor. ough hall subway station and jamming the elevated trains in Fulton street directly in front of the theater en. trance. The widest rumors of dead and dying victims excited the throng, and the police reserves had a hard time maintaining the fire lines.
 The theater was occupied by the Spooner stock company, and the bill this week was "The Henrietta" made famous by Robson and Crane. Miss Jessie McAllister, the company's lead. | ing woman, with Miss Pearl Littel and Miss Ida Alderman, was just about tc leave when they saw tongue O1 flame leap through the roof.
 Rushing back to the stage, they gave the alarm to the women in the dress. ing rooms. who at the risk of theiI lives saved some of their wardrobes.
 Going back into the office. Miss Ack. erman rescued the afternoons re. ceipts. while Miss McAllister and Miss I.ittel succeeded in saving the books of the company. Other members of the company saved most of their personal effects, but the costumes which were stored in trunks in the cellar are 2 total loss.
 It seemed likely that the flames might sweep over the roof to Hyde X Bellman's Olympic theater. which is separated from the Park by only one building. It was in what is now known as the Olympic that the bodies of over 400 victims of the Brooklyn theater fire of 1877 were placed to await Identification. Of the 400 bodies more than $50 were buried as uniden. tiied in Greenwood cemetery.
 Under the management of Colonel Bill Sim the Park theater was the most famous playhouse in Brooklyn a quarter of century ago. It was built in 1860 and until Colonel Sim became its head in 1874 was run very success fully by Mrs. F. B. Conway. All of the great actors for many years played there.
 Fire Commissioner Wise said the structure was a fire trap. It was closed several times because of laws pertaining to fire protection. The loss exceeds $100,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
LYNEHAN SUIT.
Against Republican Party Set Down
 for a Hearing.

The suit of Rosanna Lynehan against the republican party. it's officials. Attorney U. c. Church chairman, Walter W. Holmes, treas 'urer and Attorney Joseph H. Reid secretary was to-day set down for hearing in the superior court for one week from next Tuesday.
 Business next week will start off with the case of Walter s. Atwood against the Connecticut company. to to followed by the two cases of John Penrose against the railroad com pany and of Mildred Somers against the City of Waterbury. For We'd nesday, Patrick P. Barnes against the city, Thomas Martone against John Fernandez and Concetta l. Cristino against Maria Chiodo. For Thursday. Michael Riccio, the italian consul fin New Haven. against the Connecticut company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
BRYAN WILL FIGHT ON
Policies For Which Inc Demo. cradle Party Stands Are
 Nol Dead He Says.

Lincoln, Neb, Nov 13.--Bidding
 his followers not to despair, but to
 press on in the fight, w. J. Bryan
 declared yesterday that he takes comfort in the result of the cleo tion and Is not cast down. He says the democrats out of office have done
 more than the republicans in office
 during the last twelve years. The forthcoming issue of the Commoner will contain more of MT Bryan's
 ideas of the election and his plans for the future. In this he says:
 The election of 1908 is over, and
 the returns disclose signal victory
 for our opponents, but the principles for which our party stands, the poli- cies for which our party contends these are not dead. A good proposi- tion Is not made bad by rejection at the polls; needed reform is not
 made unnecessary by an adverse vote.
 The legislation asked for by the
 democratic party in it's last national platform was not of temporary character-it was legislation which will be of permanent advantage when it is secured.
 Does any one believe that the American people will permanently permit secrecy as to campaign con
 aributions? Does any one believe
 that the American people will per-
 manently permit the will of the vot-
 CTS to be thwarted, as it is now, by the election of senators through leg islatures? Does any one believe that
 the trusts will be permitted to per-
 manently permit the tariff to be
 written by the ,beneficiaries of that tariff? Does any one believe that the public will permanently tolerate estrangement between labor and capital? Does any one believe that the fifteen millions of depositors will forever permit their savings to be | jeopardized as at present? Does any one believe that the extraya- gance of the government will go on forever unchecked? Does any one believe that our republic will perma- nently consent to colonial policy,
 with its humiliations and financial burdens? There must be party representing the peoples interest against wrong in high places, against corruption in politics and against the oppression of struggling masses; and |. . the democratic party must continue its fight or dissolve.
 .As for myself, let no one worry l about my future. The holding of of I fee is mere incident in the life of l those who are devoted to reforms. I The reform is the essential thing. If one can advance reforms by holding office, then the holding of office is justifable; if one can best advance | reforms as a private citizen. then the holding of office is undesirable. ! The world owes me nothing; have been abundantly compensated for 1 what I have been able to do. My life will not be long enough to repay | the people for their support and for the confidence which they have ex-
 pressed, My gratitude to those with l whom I have labored surpasses lan- l guage and the days of the future 1 will be devoted to work in the in- terest of the people as I understand | that interest, and in behalf of those
 reforms which seem to me to be the best"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Horse Show Draws Crowd

New York, Now 13.-The fifth day of the National Horse show opened with the promise of large atten-l dance attracted by varying pros gramme of judging harness horses, ponies. hunters and high jumpers. The important events scheduled for to-day are two classes of saddle horses to be ridden by women, the judging of five tandemns for cup and large purse and the judging of three qualified hunters from one hunt to be shown by masters whips or members of the hunt in hunt uni- forms. The day is to close with q competition of high jumpers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
CLARK OF NEW HAVEN.
Will Attend Meeting of Governors to
 Be Held in Boston Soon.

The governors from the states of New England will hold their second meeting in Boston on the g. @a<.-25th of this month. They decided at thefr last meeting that each governor should also appoint two representa- tive citizens from their state to at- tend this meeting Governor Wood run of this state has appointed John H. Clark, who is a member of the sheIlfsh commission. to represent Connecticut. SIT Clark is>a native of New Haven and was fayorably spok- en of as candidate for mayor only short WhIio ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
COST THOUSANDS
Ant Yel Judge Besies Robert. son Failed 10 Get Tbers-
 sss.sS7.3s Exact Figures
LILLEY'S NOT IN YET

Hartford, Nov 13.-Judge A. Hea- ton Robertson filed his list of elec- tion expenses with the secretary of state to-day. The receipts amounted to 33,5S7.37, of which $10,000 was contributed by his brother The state central committee expended
 through Secretary Thomas $23,5S7.-
 37. New Haven received a contri- button of $1,500 and Hartford got $1,000. The balance went for trav- cling expenses from town to town, newspaper advertising and speakers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Libel Suit Decided.

Shanghai, Nov 13,-The criminal libel suit brought against MT O'Shea, editor of the China Gazette, by Judge Lebeus E. Wilfiey of the United States extra-territorial court here, was decided to-day in favor of the plaintiff. Mir O'Shea was sentenced to two months imprisonment. The trial was held before the British court of Shanghai at the request Of Judge Wilfiey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Shot Himself by Accident.

South Norwalk. Nov I3.-John sula shot himself last evening at his home and died to-day at the Norwalk hospital. The man had been fooling with a revolver for some time pre- vious to the shooting. pointing at his friends and threatening to kill them and himself. They became frighten- cd and left him alone. When found later er.there was a bullet wound in his fea daad he was unconscious. He was hurried to the hospital, where he became very violent until death snmed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
FARMERS AT WHITE HOUSE
President Heartily Welcomes Fiv
 Hundred and Their Wives.

Washington. Nov l3. President Roosevelt received at the White House about 300 farmers and their wives who are here attending the con yention of tbe National Grange. Pa irons of Husbandry.
 The president gave his heartiest handclasp and A cheery greeting to all. After the reception the president re- marked that seldom had he seen such prosperous looking farmers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
LilIeY Not Ready Yet.

New Haven, Nov Ex-Governor elect Lilley stated to-day that he ex- pected to make out his list of cleo ton expenses early next week and file it soon afterwards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
SHOT IN POLITICAL FEUD.
Congressman Moody's Son Eseapes
 After Wcundino New Yorker.

Asheville. \. C.. Nov. 13.-David B. Vaughn. travellng salesman of New York. was shot and fatally wounded by James Moody. son of Congressman Moody.
 The shooting Is said to be the result of a political quarrel. Moody escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
BALKAN CRISIS ACUTE.
Note From Austria Expected to Have
 Grave Results.

St. Petersburg. Nov. 13.-The Balkan situation has now reached an acute stage, where everything depends upon the nature of'the note which is expect cd from Vienna and the outcome of the mediation which Russia, France and Great Britain have undertaken at Belgrade.
 If mediation is not successful war is recognized as a possibility. The Austro- -Servian relations are too strain ed. 1t is believed. to permit present conditions to continue indefinitely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

The latest fall millinery is shown at Allard & Blanchette's; evening and dress hats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Empress May Die.

Paris, Nov 13.-It is reported here that the dowager empress of China IS also dying.