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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
Connecticut Co Wants Its Rights
 Protected.

Washington, Jan 13.-Arthur D.. Coffin of Windsor Locks, president of the Connecticut River Co, and Mrs Coffin left here yesterday for New York, on their way home, after spending a day or two here, during which time MT Coffin investigated the matter of improving the Connecticut river between Hartford and Holyoke, and its recent developments.
 MT Coffin declined to discuss his mission in any way. He conferred with Senator Bulkeley, Representa- tive Henry and other members of the Connecticut delegation.
 All denied knowledge of an agree ment such as Representative Gillett of Massachusetts says was entered into between Bay state parties inter ested in the navigation scheme and Connecticut people who were seeking to bring about the construction of the stone bridge at Hartford. under which the navigation scheme was to be supported by the Connecticut delegation. The latter, it is under stood, have assured NIT Coffin that they will not support any plan which does not contemplate ample protec- tion of the company's property and rights.
 The company's attitude is under stood to be one of passive resistance to the proposed plan of improvement, which is based upon the company ceding its rights to the government without cost In this attitude. it is believed, high var department of- cials sympathize.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
WORSE IN THE WEST
Yesterdays Storm ParsIyzed Business al Chicago By Lay
 ing Low Poles and Wires.

Chicago, Jan 13.-Chicago's tele- graphic communication with the outer world, which practically was paralyZ- ed by yesterdays slcet storm, was slowly being restored to normal con- dition to-day. The construction de partments were busy all last night in the work of repairing poles and Drok- en wires. Emergency cables were sent out by the telegraph companies and were strung along fences in the rural districts. Photographic service of all railroads was more or less affected and many wires were blown down. With fire alarm and police telephone devices practically out Of commission, the old watch tower system-llseu only upon extreme occasions-was resorted to. All day yesterday and throughout last night, tiremen were stationed either in the towers surmountlug sta tion houses, or at advantageous points that would best enable them to detect blaze in the vicinity in order that the department might respond prompt ly. Most of the mail trains entering Chicago are behind their schedules. The heaviest sufferers were the through trains from the north and the south and southwest. Only one train, however. was reported absolutely lost That was the Pacific coast train of the Santa Fe system, due in Chicago at 9:17 o'clock in the evening. Dis patchers along the line reported at that hour that the wires were all down and that they were unable to locate the through train. She is supposed to be fighting her way blindly towards Chicago at reduced speed. The steam CT Iowa of the Goodrich line put into Racing yesterday in Il battered cGndi- tion. but with no serious injury record ed to boat or crew. The boat had left Chicago Saturday night bound fo" Mill waukce and northern points. The storm gave employment to many idle men and work to available extra men on the pay rolls of the telephone. tee- graph, lighting and transportation companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
WATERBURY, CONN, MONDAY JANUARY 13, 1908.
RECTOR IN COURT
Found Guilty of Contempt, Bnt Had Sentence Suspended
 After an Apology.

New York, Jan 13.-The Rev Canon William Chase, rector of Christ Epis- copal church in Brooklyn, was found guilty of contempt of court in the su- preme court to-day. The justice an- nounced that in view of the fact that the accused was a rector and as the court had no desire to humiliate him, sentence would be suspended. The contempt charges arose out of the pro ceedings for the closing of Sunday night theaters. The rector said he had no intention of insulting the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Scores of Min Hands starvs.

Philadelphia. Jan. 13. -- Substantial citizens in the Falls of Schuylkill pre- cinct awoke to the fact that for weeks scores of hard working employees of the Dobson mills have been starving among them. so they took steps to re- lieve conditions. First. however. the famished men. women and children had to appeal to the police for aid. It was through the departmental report that the information reached the well to do residents in that part of the city. Several dozen families sought assist ance from the police. The close of tho mills flor lack of orders" seven weeks ago threw 3.200 toilers out of work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
No Eiolets for "prom" GirIS

New Haven, Jan 13.-The junior promenade committee at Yale has re- quested the juniors not to give the young women guests flowers on the evening of the prom itself, Janu- ary 21, for the reason that the com mittee feels that every item of ex- pense in these times of financial stress should be cut down; that every move of this wind means that the
 prom" is brought nearer the man of limited means, and no fair guest, however capable she may be, de- sires to carry a bunch of yiolets or the like while dancing"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Noted Lawyer p.ss on Sidewalk.

New York. Jan. 13.-Stricken with apOplexy. Emmet H. Olcott. sixty-two years old. one of the best known law yers in this country on international questions. dropped unconscious on the sidewalk near his home and died be- fore the arrival of medical aid. Im- mediately following the spanish-Amer ican war Mir. Olcott drafted the code Of railroad laws in Cuba during the time that General Leonard Wood was governor Later these laws became permanent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Failed Co Appoint.

Rome. Jan 13.-The congregation of the propaganda to-day failed to ap- point the Rev Edward !. Hanna of Rochester. \. r.. 10 the post of cOad- tutor archbishop of san Francisco, as the report on the matter of his candi- dacy did not contain all the documents required by the evidence for and against the charges that he is infected with modernism. Father Hanna is still thought to have the best chances for the San Francisco appointment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Famous Horss~oman Shoots Herself.

Washington. Jan E. co Mrs. Frank E. Gibbs. a prominent horsewoman of the warrenfon IIunt cIub. is at the Providence hospital here suffering from a bullet Uosud in the al'douer- Her condition Is pronounced critira Mrs. Eiilss shot heFseIf while at the family residence. Ceisr Run farm. near Calvp~r Hn. Va. Ssat.usats con flct as Go whether the sh5; was fnrsI with snistIai int~n; or as inc result Of an arrh'f-t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13

commission has already practically completed some of these measures
 Governor Magoon praises the ex- cellent administration of military af- fairs by General Barry and his off, cers, who have maintained the Amer ican army Of pacification in a hign state of efficiency and eiicited the praise of the Cuban people. Colonel Crowder. who has discharged many heavy duties in connection with the military administration, hiso is high ly commended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
unri,inu of sOei,Ii.t. In eerlin.

Berlin. Jan. 13.-The Socialists de- termination to get universal suffrage. heightened by indignation at Chancel. Tor Bulows curt refusal of their de- mand. eliminated in a monster pOpu- lar demonstration. accompanied by disorders in the streets of the Prus- sian capital. in which 10000 organized Socialists participated. while 30.Oj0 sympathizers from time to time active ly joined in the manifestations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
sl,nt Hiu,.rlf nr,d.

Thomastol. Jan I3 Frank won'- xOrth. aged S2- con Haitted suicide today by shpptiRZ- ir ais home ir, North Main strses fie had been dsspoudeat and lt is thought this condition beeame rne of temporary insanity duriz< wtieh he ended hss fife. He SIS retired contractor and forn1erEy lived in PlaInviIIe. A uitov survives him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
HOWELL FINED S1OO.
Brideeport Editor Gives Notice That
 He Will Appeal.

Danbury, Jan 13.--Richard Howell, editor of the Bridgeport Sunday Her aid, was adjudged guilty of contempt Of court by Judge Wheeler in the su perior court here to-day. and be was fined S100 and costs. Notice of all ap- peal was given The contempt pro7. ceedngs arose out of q story written by one of the correspondents for the paper, which was said to reflect on the conduct and outcome of Il certain case at that time on trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Mrs Martin Died,

New York, Jan 13.--Mrs Gather inc Martin. whJ was shot by her hus- band. Alfred Martin. in their apart ments in a Brooklyn hotel last Sat- urday, died in . hJsDital early to- day. Martin died suddenly from d self-infiieted bullet wCInd. The dou- ble tragedy IS said tJ have resulted from a suit for separation begun by the wife. Mrs Martin was a native Charlottesville. Va.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
VIII ScnII AncIlscr.

Colombo. Ceyl0n, Jan 13.-Si- Thomas Lipton. in an interview to- day. said he had def litely decided to send anothc- challenge for ths Americas cup il September Of this year. He hopes to receive an inti- nation that this challenge will be accepted. wheTaHpon he will at once begin building the yacht with which to comDefe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
Steel Trus, Buys RsiIroad.

Washington. Jan. 13.-The United States Steel corporation has purchased the Wisconsin Central railroad. It will use 1t in connection with the Mes saba Range and Iron Range roads This will give the steel trust an all rail connection bC;wcen ifs iron mines and it's plant In Gary. Ind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13

he saw of the Killing. saying he trs@I to Eef to ThaW. but a srsman haf thrOwn kis arms about the defend art Three sh0ss were fired The ritnesr dtd not know until sffeT he had left the Earisn that the ricti1 vas his bru-hsr-fn-Izw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
CITY NEWS.

The rainfall of yesterday and last night amounted to 1.4j.
 Boys knickerbocker suits Sl.94 to $4.13. Upson, Singleton X Co.'S.
 The board of public works will meet at o'clock tO-mOrrow night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
-No.- Said Andrew csrneai,.

Pit'sbgre. Jan. 13-Andrew Carne- a'r refuses tc help establish a pension fund se- tie schooiteacherS of Pitts burg. Nr. Carnegie says the teachers are wei elauzh raid to lay by some thing for declining years-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
s.r,s.n chi.s..n 1r.m.I.d ,a Death

sixtsen Children Trsmplsd to Death.
 Faru<.sy. England. Jan 15--Sixteen children wc-. trzmpled Q death and forty others. several Of whom cannot live. were injured iB a mad rush fer letter seats af an entertainment given af a russir hzTI here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
ssnk nmkrr. sa.rrn.I.

New York. Jaa 13.-The suspen- sion of Robert NacI1y & Co. men t,ers of the Ne@ York stock exchange. vas ann0uaceI t0-d8g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13

The storm that passed over tEis vi- ciniiy yesterday Is now central near Eastport. Me.
 It is showing this morning in the lake region and the Ohio valley. ani cloudy weather prevails zeuerally in the eastern sections
 The temperature is iSetNeeH nero and twenty dsZreps al-ove iH the north- west. and from twenty Co thirty de- grers east of tlse Mississippi river along the Atlantic tsNsst. vhere it is letweeu thirty-five and fnFty-foar de- grpes from EasfpOrt. Me Co Jackson vile. Fla
 Conditions favor for this Vieinity pleasznt WeztIler exrept Tsssihiy a furry of snow. The tempEFature will fsH slowly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
InirTrtI I,r EnII.

TorrfngtOn. Jan William Les sig was prob1b,T fatally injured 5y failing down stairs st his boarding house here t1-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13

Sacred Chinese Turtle Crosses Sea
 San FrSEcisco. Jan I3.-A sacred Chinese turtle. having sn imperial tag sttachrl to it. wss caught in san Frxnctsco hay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Haven. Jan I:.--Fur New Ha- ven and vicinity: Fair and colder to- night and Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03

the oosely-constructed bunk house,
was in bed with his clothes on.
Further, convicts have told me that
as their clothes are practically chain
cd on them. they cannot take them of
at night, but fall down anywhere In
the wet and dirty garments they wear
at work. This Is one OF the most
fruitful causes Of tuberculosis and
pneumonia in the convict camps.
Over in the brickyard i found a
white boy OF 20 working with negroes
at a brick making machine. For
stealing sum ranging from SO to $66.
his accuser was uncertain on this
point, HID WAS CONDEMNED TO
SEVEN, YEARS AT HARD LABOR
IN THE MOST REVOLVING SUR
RoUNDINGS.
The most appalling cruelties-mur-
ders even-are committed In south
ern convict camps.
In the camps both men and women
live In deadly fear OF the whipping
boss" Georgia exacts n fine for all
cruel and excessive whipping. Thou
sands of dollars are paid into the state
treasury by convict lessees. the con-
vict, who may have been MANNED
for life, gets nothing.
Children, born in iniquity and
swaddled In stripes, are brought from
these convict camps by women SEN
fenced for some misdemeanor, but
who come out lower than the lowest.
Only a relatively small number OF
convicted felons live to serve out
their whole sentence, dying like rats
In filthy stockades. IN 1904 THE
NET PROFIT FROM CONVICT LA
BoR IN TENNESSEE WAS s1s7,ss0,-
70.
DIR. Shirley Bragg, n member OF the
Alabama prison commission, In his
,eport for 1907. makes this significant
'emark: ~ the state wishes to kill
is eonviets Il should do SO directly,
md not Indirectly"
tuberculosis sweeps the convict |
amps OF Alabama. Working half
lead feions in her coal mines, Ala.
anna. in the four years ended In 1906.
nade a net profit OF $1,129.s39.
A system that makes FIRST Offenders
nto hardened criminals and sends the
'risoner out OF prison worse than
'hen he came in. Is vicious. short
lighted and criminal system.
The convict is not the only sufferer;
HE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE
5 MARKED WITH HIS STRIPES,
AS HE IS DEGRADED.
ND RENDERED. BRUTAL AND
EVEN AS HE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
LOCAL OPTION BILL(
Proposed by Senator Rose Is Interest
Ing Brewing Interests---They
= Invite Legislators to
Conferences.

Akron, Jan. IAN indication on
intense interest that is being taken
the local liquor men and brewers
the Rose local option bill, which ii
ported rs probable to pass the legisl
ture this winter, is shown by the fac
that the local senators and representa-
tives who will have a vote, have been
invited" TO have conference with
local brewers before they do any
thing"
The Rose bill provides for county
local option, making II possible and
legal for each county in the state 10
say for itself by popular vote. whether
liquor shall be sold within its limits.
The bill was introduced toward the
close of the last session.. There was
already strong sentiment in its favor,
but Its enemies succeeded in having
action upon the measure postponed 50
that the legislature adjourned without
having voted upon it.
Senator Rose has been busy in be-
half of the measure throughout the
year and he had stated frequently that
1t was sure of passage.
The brewers are accordingly ac-
live. Recently they have given. pub
licity to proposed reforms" in the
conduct OF their business by which
they hope to create sentiment in fa-
vor OF the liquor business, and thus
prevent the passage of the bill.
The local senators and representa-
tives seem to realize, however, there
is strong sentiment in fevor OF To-
cal option, and ]. is not regarded as
likely that whatever representations
the local brewers may make to them
will blind them to the general popu-
lar demand that they vote for the pass
age Of The bill.
One OF the local legislators said TO-
lay that he believed that a vote by
him against the passage OF the Rose
bill would mean political death for
him In all matters In which he would
ater have to come. before Summit
county people for their approval.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
CHAIN GANG
Southern Dealing With
Criminals Is Worse
Than Slavery
DEGRADING SYSTEM,

Miss Jessie partition, special cores
Dondent of the Toledo News-Bee, who
is investigating the labor and convict
condition in the South, in an article
describes the conditions as follows:
| AS black as the blot of original
slavery on the escutcheon of the
south is the method employed by al
most all the southern states In deal
ing with criminals.
Human beings who, weak and ig
norant and unfortunate, fall below
the Crime line" are rented out tc
other human beings and worked be
yond their strength at dangerous eni
pigments, insufIiclently clad, fed on
non.nourlshing food, housed in unsani
tary novels and cruelty beaten on the
slightest provocation.
In the courts of any convict leas
ing state you are confronted with
the spectacle of two men charged
with the same offense. ONE PAYS
HIS FINE AND GOES FREE AND Is
RESPECTED BY HIS FELLOW
MEN.
THE OTHER, LACKING A FEW
DOLLARS TO SATISFY JUSTICE
is CONDEMNED TO THE CHAIN
GANG. clad in degrading stripes
chained by the leg like wild ami
NAL, and sold for a certain stipulated
price.
The stain of the chain gang is in.
delible. Once man or woman--for
women are sent to the chain gang In
the south-incurs that disgrnce
whether Justly or unjustly, Il Is never
'orgotten. That person nevermore
may walk erect among his fellows.
The other day In Stephens county,
ieorgia, Mrs. Minnie Runfsey, the
mother OF Ave children was sentenced
to IL months on the chain gang for
selling liquor without a license.
This sentence was about TO be car.
ried out, when the prison commission
extended "clemency" and AGREED
TO ACCEPT 800 FROM MRS. RUM.
SEY IN LIEU OF HER LABOR ON
THE CHAIN GANG, IN VIEW OF
THE FACT THAT THIS WAS HER
FIRST oFENSE.
l went out TO state convict camp
located inside the city limits of At |
anita.
A committee from the legislature
preceded me and the camp was pre-
pared for inspection. Even SO, II
'eemed to me unfit for human habl |
alton.
On one OF the "bunks," a box con.
'tructed OF rough boards in which "a |
'tuned n blue jeans bag filed with
'traw' lay negro too III to rise.
The law requires the lessee to furu |
sh separate night garment for the
onvice. Therefore. on each bed lay
hideous zebra-striped garment. But
he sick negro. whose coughing shook
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
FOUND A WAY
70 Be Clear Of the Coffee Troubles

Husband and myself both had the
coffee habit and finally his stomach
md kidneys got In such a bad condi.
tion that he was compelled to give
up a good position that he had held
'or years. He was too sick TO work.
His skin was yellow, and hardly
hink there was an organ In his body
hat was not affected.
Il told him ! felt sure his sickness
vas due TO coffee and after some dis.
cussion he decided to give II up.
1T was a struggle, because OF the
powerful habit. One day we heard
"oTtum and concluded to try II
and then It was easy to leave on
.J.iee.
His fearful headaches grew less
frequent. his complexion began 10
clear. kidneys grew better until at
last he was a new man altogether, as
4 result OF leaving OF coffee and TAX
ng up Postum. Then began to drink
Il too.
Although ! was never as bad OF as
my husband. was always very nery.
1us and never at any time very strong,
1niy weighing 95 lbs. before / began
to use Postum. Now weigh IFS
lbs. and can do as much work as any.
one my size ! think
Many do not use Postum because
they have not taken the trouble 10
make 1t right I have successfully
fooled a great many persons who
have drunk. 1t at my table. They
would remark, You must buy high
grade OF coffee One young man who
cierked in a grocery store was very
about my "cofree." When
told him what II was. he said, why
I've sold Postum for four years but
had no idea 1t was like this. Think
III drink Postum hereafter"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road 10
Wellville." in pkgs. There's o Rea-
son."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
STATE FIRE MARSHALL
viii Urge Councils Of Ohio Cities to
Regulate Us Of Gasoline and
other Inflammables.

Columbus, Jan. 1.--State Fire Ma
shall Creamer will try to induce coun
ellis in all Ohio cities to pass legisfa
tion which he says is much needed, re
garding the use of gasoline and other
inilammables In dry cleaning establish
ments. Monday night the council oi
Cincinnati passed such an ordinance
regulating the use of gasoline and 9th.
er light petroleum products, and the
fire marshal expressed the opinion yes
terday that the ordinances passed by
other cities should make the same
general provisions. He said:
"The ordinance is directed espe-
cially against the dry cleaning works,
and provides that the building shall be
fireproof, one story, without basement,
and not less than 30 feet from any
other building, must be without sewer
connection, and have sprinklers. A
fan must change the air in the build
ing every three minutes and all light.
ing and heating must be done without
flame. Tanks for gasoline must not
hold more than $50 gallons and must
be buried in concrete.
"The ordinance will make u difficuit
for the dry cleaners TO obtain suitable
locations within the city limits because
they can not secure the necessary va.
cant lots not less than SO feet square.
as required by the specifications con
tanned in the ordinance and the busi
ness would not stand the rent OF such
lots II they could do so.
This ordinance has the entire ap
proval OF this department and II Il
regarded by II as one of the most saln-
tary measures ever enacted by a city
council We shall urge In all the other
cities OF the state the passage OF simi'
lar measures.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
Police Had Quiet Day.

The first day OF 1908 in police head.
quarters passed quietly. From mid.
night last night eight arrests had been
made by the officers Seven OF these
were for drunk and one demented per
son was locked up. II the same num-
Der OF arrests are made each day dur
ing the year there will have been 1850
arrests made during the year. Con-
sidering that the day was holiday
there were an unusually small num-
Der OF arrests made. New Years res
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
At CITY HALL

The new board Of public service met
yesterday and elected A. r. Lauffer
president and d. +. Faust clerk for
one month. There was no other busl.
ness transacted. A vote OF thanks was
extended by the old board to Secretary
Double Of the water works department
who delivered the keys OF the Office
20 Henry Erdman, his successor, who
will take possession Immediately. Su-
perlntendent of Streets Harbert was
also entered a vote OF thanks by the
outgoing board and the successor ap-
pointed by the board is Ftank Pearson
President Buchman of the old board
was also extended the thanks OF the
old board. The board is now composed
Of Messrs. Lauffer, Manter and st.
Clair, the latter the only new member.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-01-03
Get a reading OF DIETRICH.
George Ade In Political RIna.

indianapolis, Jan. 1.-George Ade.
the humorist, announced his candidacy
tonight for delegate to the national
Republican convention for the tenth
district. He says In his announce
mont that he will support the can
didacy Of Mr.. Fairbanks, and use ev,I
cry honorable means to compass hIa'
nomination. II IL understood that AZ :
has been brought into the race throui.
Purdue university students, with whelI
he is very popular and they have
promised him their undivided support.