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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
PANIC IN C0NEY ISLAND CAR. J. J. Hickey Keeps Excited Laborers
 From Trampling Women.

New York, May 15.-John J. Hickey, an employe of the Pulitzer building, yesterday afternoon, with his thin willow walking stick, held 300 wildly excited men at bay in a Manhattan-bound train of the Sheepshead Bay line and probably prevented score or more women and children from being trampled upon.
 The six-car train, filled mostly with laborers homeward bound, left Coney Island at 4 50 p. m. At Fiske terrace the fuse blew out and the motorman, placing a wire in the fuse cap, started the train.
 At Newkirk avenue station the fuse blew out again. This time the flames crept into the first car, which was filled with men, who made rush for the doors. Several broke the windows with their shovels and jumped out. Many ran through to the second car, where there were wo- men and children. Hickey held the men back with his cane and calmed them down. The women passengers refused to go on the train and wait ed for the next one.
 Before the train had gone fifty yards the fuse blew out third time. Finally 1t was fixed and this time it lasted until the train reached New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
The First Aero Club.

Odessa, May 15.-The first aero club in Russia has just been founded in this city, with General Kaulbars, commander of the south Russian troops, as president. The war office is keenly interested in the progress of the new club, and has assigned $25.000 for the organization of an aeroplane race on condition that, in case of war the clubs material will be at the disposal of the war minis ter. The unusual distance to be cov- cred in this race is 150 miles at a height of over 5000 feet, with an ave craze speed of not less than nine miles an hour. The new club is al- ready developing conspicuous activl- ty. It has informed Prince Bona parte, president of the International Aero club in Paris, of it's willingness to be competitor in the Gordon Bennett race in Germany this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
SUES FOR $l0,oOo.
Waterbury Girls Case Heard in New
 Haven Yesterday.

The case of Alice Koleck of Wa terbury vs the Connecticut company came up for trial yesterday after noon in the superior court. The &C., tion is brought to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been re- ceived in being thrown from a troll ley car in Waterbury on June 3, 1907. The car was coming down Bank street, the rails were wet and slippery and there was no sand in the boxes of the car. The car should have stopped while switch was set to take 1t in another direction but on account of the slippery tracks 1t con- tinued on the straight track across which was freight car on the rail- road siding. Seeing that a collision could not be ayerted. many people jumped. The plaintiff, it fs~alleged. was thrown from the platform. the accident resulting in internal in- juries. The plaintiff was employed at the Waterbury Clock Co and she claims to have been unable to work at times on account of her injuries. Miss Koleck is a very pretty young lady. She was taken sick at the close of court yesterday afternoon and had to be assisted in going out. The evidence yesterday was mostly medical testimony. There are other suits pending from this same acei- dent,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
FOR NEW RESERVOIR
Hartford Parties Will Go 10 BsrLhsmsfead For a Fresh
 Supply.

Winsted, Conn, May 15-Sur- veyors from Hartford are at work in Barkhamsted and New Hartford sur veying for large reservoir which, it is said, Hartford parties plan to build in narrow valley between two high mountains, about a quarter of mile south of the residence of Se- lectman Frank Driggs of Barkham- sted, in the town of New Hartford, the object being to increase the wa ter supply of the city of Hartford. It is planned to carry the water in pipes from the proposed reservoir, through Pennington to West Hart ford, the present location of the wa- ter supply of Hartford. Ex-Gov- ernor Roberts is said to be inter- ested in the project. which, if car ried out, will cali for the erection of a dam over 100 feet high. No land has yet been secured, nor any options, so far as could be learned. It is probable that charter will be asked for at the next legislature. The proposed reservoir would be To- cated on the east bank of the Farm ington river, and would result in the flooding of a very large area.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Paid Spot Cash for It.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 15.-The ex- tensive property of the Federal Coal and Coke Go. near Fairmont. w. Va, has been purchased by the New Eng land Gas and Coke Co of Boston for a spot cash consideration of S1 ,250,- 900. The purchaser. which Is one of the largest concerns of it's kind in the country, and which controls the coke and gas business of Boston and surrounding towns, will immediately expend $750,000 in the further de- velopment of the property. The pur- chase includes $500 acres of excep- tionally good gas and coal fields. situ- ated twelve miles south of Fairmont, on branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The field has 300 acres of surface. containing a sine foot vein of coal The selling com pany was controlled by Pittsburg capitalists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
DYNAMITE FAILED
Liberal Use of Explosive Did Not Briog Brophy's Body
 10 inc Surface.

Another diligent search in Long Meadow pond yesterday afternoon by a number of men in boats resulted in fruitless effort to locate the body of John Brophy. Dynamite was also used, and water, mud, roots of trees and weeds thrown fifty feet in the air, but all to no avail. While it is still believed that the body is in the pond, yet some are beginning to be somewhat skeptical and say that it is probable that the boy swan ashore and perished in the woods; but there is no good reason to believe this, for the territory for some distance in the neighborhood of the pond has been gone over very thoroughly and II the body was on land it is ex- tremely doubtful if somebody would not have discovered it by this time.
 The searching parties resumed operations early this morning and kept working all day without re- ward. The pond belongs to couple of factories in Naugatuck and it was thought that the management could be prevailed upon to have it drawn off, but they have not yet consent ed, though they may do so later.
 Parties were looking for Mayor Thoms to-day to see what he thought about calling special meet ing of the board of aldermen to off, fer reward for the finding of the body, but his honor was not about the City hall nor at his office, and nothing was done in that direction. But the search is being kept up just the. same and it is question wheth- CT an offer of small reward would help. Almost everything that could be thought of has been tried except the drawing off of the water, and if permission cannot be obtained to do this nobody knows what to try next.
 Contrary to the generally accept ed theory, the dynamite did not do much damage to the fish. A few were killed and more slightly stunned, but on the whole the trou- ble in this respect was not worth mentioning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Guns to Be Made Over.

Washington. May 15.-General Crozier, chief of ordnance of the army, has made arrangements to have all calibre 80 Calling and Colt automatic guns turned into the Springfield armory for rechambering and resighting for model of 1906 ann intuition. The governors of the diff ferent states and territories and the commanding general of the District of Columbia militia have been. called upon to invoice all such guns under their jurisdiction to the commanding officer of the Springfield armory at Springfield Mass. for the indicated alterations. General Crozier has giv- en notice that no ammunition will will heNafter be issued which can be used in the Gatling and Colt au- tomatic guns in their present condi- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
THE CONFERENCE
Governor Blanchard Chairman of Committee on Resolutions
 Read Lengthy Report
BRYAN TO CLEVELAND

Washington, May 15.-The third and last day of the conference of governors began with every indica- tion that important action would re- suit. A full attendance was present and President Roosevelt called the conference to order at 10:15 o'clock. Governor Blanchard of Louisiana, chairman of the committee on reso- lutions, at once received recognition to present the report of his commit tee. Their report which is an ex- tended document, embraces recom- mendations along general and broad lines, avoiding specific recommenda- tions for national or state legislation. The report is prefaced by reitera- ton of what has been said in the conference regarding the necessity for united action which will result in the preservation of the natural resources of the country. It heartily comments the action of President Roosevelt in calling the conference and recommends that future confer ences of like character be called by the president at such times as conditions shall warrant and his judgment shall sanction.
 Legislation by congress and the states is suggested, not specifically, but along general lines, to further the ends sought. It is also suggest ed that the states individually put the subject into the hands of com petent commissions.
 The resolutions are received with hearty approval After they had been read Governor Blanchard stated that it had been the purpose of the committee to prepare resolutions on the broad, liberal lines of national scope; that it had purposely avoided making specific recommendations or advocating any permanent form of organization for the conference.
 At 12:45 the convention adjourn ed sine die. A resolution was of fered by w. J. Bryan expressing re- gret that ex-President Cleveland by reason of illness was prevented from participating in this historic meet ing and expressing the convention s sincere wish for his speedy recov- cry. At the suggestion of President Roosevelt the resolution was adopted by exclamation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
CITY NEWS.

There was no session of the Clay and Bishop street schools to-day as the teachers went visiting.
 John W. Gaffney & Co commenced putting in the foundation Of the pro posed new Catholic church at Union City to-day.
 The boari Of safety WiII hold sx- aminations in the aldermanic eIamie- tomorrow afternoon at o'clock for those who wish to hecume meuirrs of the superuumerary poiise fore.
 Nearly Ice members Of Joseph DoudaIl lodge. K Of P. Of Bridge port. will come to Waterbury this evening to pay a visit to Comstoek lodge On their arrival al Water bury they ufll be given a banquet hy Comsfock lodge before the uork of the evening The degree team of Joseph Doudz1I lodge under the direction of W. A. Reuteh. master uf work wfr confer the third rank upuu several candidates for Com stock lodge. Al the conclusion af the work the Bridgeport pary win rptaru fn a syecizi trolley car. ieav- ing ar i9 oelock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
pARTREE MUST MOVE.
Located at East Main and Brook
 Street 23 Years.

The Partree hack and livery sta bles which have been located at the corner of East Main and Brook streets the past 23 years have got to move. The twenty year lease which George Partree has with Mrs s. ". Chipman, the owner of the property, expires at the end of this month and will not be renewed because the liv- eryman and the owner cannot agree on the terms of new lease, as the landIady wants more money than the liveryman wants to pay. The Par tree office and stables will be remov- ed to 59 Brook street. Mrs Chipman stated this afternoon that she did not know just what she would do with the property after it was vacated.
 It was in 1885 that George Par tree, who had been running an ex- press business on Bank street. nov ed to East Main street and started in the hack business. At than time there were very few stores on East Main street and there was little or no traffic beyond Brook street.
 MT Partree succeeded George Cow ell who also conducted a livery stable at this place. Previous to Cowell's time Dan Chipman used the corner for an office as he was in the bus!- ness. He carried passengers from the center to the railroad station for ff- teen cents but his price was riuch higher for a longer journey. The first building on the corner was a wooden shack but shortly before Pariree moved in a brick constructure WIS erected. IT the present shack is torn down 1t will be the passing of one of the city's landmarks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Gone fo sncrnmentn

San Francisco. May 15.-The tor pedo boat Flotilla under command of Captain E. N. Freeman. left early to-day for Sacramento and will ar rive there tonight. Five days of solid entertainment has been pro- vided for ly the reception eommit- tee of the capitol city. This will be the first time any of the vessels of the navy have gone SO far inland in California. and although the navi- gation of the river Is expected to he accomplished without difficulty the unusual event is attracting consid- erable attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
CHANCE IN FLEET
Rear Admiral 9bomas's Flag is Lowered From the ;
 C0Bneciicut.

San Francisco, May 15.-Another change in the command of the At lantic fleet of world touring battle- ships occurs to-day, when the flag of Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas is lowered from the truck of the Con- necticut, where it has floated for six days as the emblem of the command er-in-chief, but where it also flew for many weeks as signal of senior officer present." when Admiral Thom- as was acting for Admiral Evans dur ing the latter's enforced absence from the fleet soon after its arrival at Magdalena bay. The customary salute of thirteen guns will be tire1 as the double starred square of blue bunting is lowered to the after bridge of the flagship and the long naval career of Admiral Thomas, covering a period of nearly forty-seven years, will be ended. Admiral Thomas does not retire until October next, but he will immediately go on leave and have no further active connection with the naval establishment With his family, Admiral Thomas will re- main for two months in California resting, and then will tour the Yel- lowstone before returning to Wash ington. After he retires the admiral intends to spend two years abroad while his youngest daughter is at school in Switzerland.
 Soon after the Thomas flag is lowered Rear Admiral Charles s. Sperry up to this time, the con- mander of the fourth division of the fleet, will haul down his subor- dinate flag of red from the main truck of the Alabama and proceed to the Connecticut to establish head quarters. As his flag is hoisted on the Connecticut every ship in the fleet will fire salute in its honor. Admiral Sperry will retain command of the fleet during the remainder or its voyage back to Hampton Roads. Both official and social duties incl dent to the exchange of courtesies with home and foreign authorities on the voyage from Hampton Roads devolved upon Admiral Thomas. the illness of Admiral Ev- ans making it impossible for him to be about after the fleet sailed from Trinidad. To the graciousness or manner and tact displayed by Admir- al Thomas in all of his public ap-- pearances the officers of the meet attributed much of the diplomatic success that attended the cruise around South America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
SOLDIER LOSES
One of lIie Brownsville Men Sued inc Government For Back
 Pay of si22.

New York, May 15.-The right of President Roosevelt summarily to dis miss negro soldier for alleged par ticipation in the Brownvlle's riot was sustained by Judge Hough in the United States district court to-day. Oscar Reed, the soldier, sued the government to recover $l22 as wages from the date of his discharge 10 the expiration of his term of enlistment. The district attorney contended that the president had the right to dismiss a soldier and he was sustained by the judge, who directed judgment ill favor of the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Shanghai Is Proposed.

Paris. May l5.--Thc government at Washington has proposed Shanghai. January I. l9sa as the time and place of the holding of the coming in'erna- tional conference at which the powers are to fix upon tho details for the cessation of the cultivation of opium within their territories in order io as- sist China in the suppression cf the use of opium among the ChirCse people. The French government hIs accepted the American proposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Instructed Tor Taf,.

Sacramento. Cal. May I5.-Ths republican state convention last night elected four delega es sf large and four alternates 10 the national convention at Chicago. instructed the delegation to vote for the uonina- ton of William n. Taff for presi- dent, adopted a platform indorsing the policy Of President Roosevelt and and selected a nev state central committee. George A Knight. Judge Henry A. Melvin. M R De young and Jacob n Nen were elect cd ss delegates a. large with T. W Kelly. E. A. Chsse. Charles Clfneh and Charles S. Wheeler as alter mates
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Banker Shot Himself

Forest. Ont. May 15.-Montague Smith of the private banking fun of L. H. Smith & Co and the Iib- eral candidate for Hampton in the coming provincial elections. commit ted suicide yesterday by shooting himself through the head. Mir Smiths business and private affairs were In the best of shape. No cause for the suicide Is known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
AFTER THE ARMOURs.
Winston Churchill Will Be Asked
 About Their Going to England.

London, May 15.-Charles w. Bowerman, who represents the meat market district in the house of com mons, has notified Winston Churchill, president of the board of trade, of his intention to question him in the house May IS regarding what steps he proposes to take to prevent the Armours of Chicago from establish ing in this country retail stores for the purpose of supplying meat di- rectly to the consumer. This query is based on the statement that the Armours are calling up $5,000,000 of new capital for the purpose of dot ting London and the new provinces with their own retail stores.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Peace Is fin Sight.

Douglas. Arizona. May 15.-A special from Hermesillo, Mexico. the capitol of Sonora, says that Gen. eral Torros, commander of all the troops in Sonora, has concluded peace with the renegade Yaqui In- d'ans, and Hermesillo is rapidly filling win the Indians, coming in from their mountain fastnesses, bear ing white flags. Most of them are bringing in their arms, which they Immediately surrender.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Body to Re Cremated.

Washington, May 15.-The fu- neral of Rear Admiral Charles White side Rae. chief of the bureau of steam engineering, navy department. who died at his home in this city Wednesday night. was held from All Souls church this afternoon at } o'clock. The body will be cremated and the ashes will be taken to the naval cemetery at Annapolis for in: terment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
English Vessel Arrested

Cuxhayen. Germany. May I5.-The English steam fishing boat Taurus, from Grimsby. England. while in the act of fishing near Amrum. an island of Prussia in the North sea. has been arrested by German torpedo boat which was cruising along the fishing grounds at the time. The Taurus was brought into Cuxhayen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
FATHER OF BELLE GUINNESS. Swallowed Swords at Fairs and She
 Helped Him, Christiana Believes.

Christiana, May 15.-It is believed here that Belle Guinness, the murder monster of Laporte, Ind, is the daughter of Peter Paulsen, formerly a well known sword swallower at Norwegian fairs, where Mrs Guinness when she was a child assisted him in his feats and appeared as rope dancer Paulsen has been dead for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
In Amend yreInnd RiII.

Washington. May 15.-The senate committee on finance today voted unanimously to amend the Vreeland currency bill. passed by the house yesterday. by striking out everything after the enactment clause and in- serting the provisions Of the AL dridge bill. as passed by the senate. and it vas immediately reported to the senate by Mir Aldridge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
D-asl~ During awsl.

Hartford. May is.-Durinr the month of April. aocordine to the state board of hezith report. there were 1.g94 deaths "a Ne stase- This was i51 less than fn March. ss less thnn Ia April Of last ysar and 5s les tknr fhe average numtssr during Aprfl h the pssf ste years-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
.SopHY OF KRAvoNIA;

Tn vain will thc readers of fhis foie Of ronGEfic love and bril- liant ddring search fhe maps of fhe world for the picturesque land of Krdvonia, wherein lovely
 fascinating Sophy and her mys- ferious Red Stor pioyed fhefr parts. This much we may fell hin before he embdrks on his voyage to KrdvoHio. Bufwe may assure him thot when he reiuc- fonfly ports gith Sophy some fin1e scuHery n1aid of Morpfng- ham, Essex. EagIond. later spirit uoIisfic medium of Paris, Fronce, and still Iofer of high rank fn SIovna and VoIsenL in KrovoHfo, fhe country of her adoption sill De fo hin. like Zenda and Grous- tork, more reoI fhan are many Of fhe suoifer. ocfuoi Kingdoms of the eorfh- Sad and fragile in soBls of ffs aspects is the love stOryof Sophy of KroVonio. bat it's pa fhos is so frightened by devoted loyolfy. hardy brarery and fen der, seH sGcrtJTcfng affection fhaf at fhe end fhs reoder viIi szrsIy feel ifs teilfng has not been unv0rfhy of fhs nsastev hond of ffs E1uozs chronfcIer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
What to I,o Win White pcer

Canaan. Conn. May 15.-coumy Game Warden Ross said to-day that he had been in communication with the authorities al Central Park, \. Y.. In regard to the disposal of the white deer lasooed and captured here the other day. and 1t is thought the animal may be sent there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
BILL IS PASSED
Public Building Appropriations of More Than Twenly.Ihrce
 Million Dollars.

Washington, May 15.-The house to-day passed the omnibus public buildings bill. It carries total of s2s,1oO.OOO. Ansonia and Bristol of Connecticut are among the places that will be benefited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
SAVE $500 A MONTH.
Wholesale Discharges in Adams Ex.
 press Co Decrease Expenses.


 New Haven, May 15.--Following the example set by the railroads of the east among which the New Ha- ven road is prominent, toward cut ting running expenses by the dis charge of employees, the Adams Ex- press Co has begun sweeping re- lease of men and In this city alone will reduce their expenses about $500 a month.
 It is planned to discharge eighteen o fthe local employees in the various departments of the business and double up on the work. In the mats ter of the drivers the routes of some of them will be enlarged. and in the office the work will be redistributed. Six employees have already gone and the rest, it is stated, will go before the end of the month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Rnmhnr,ied Thrcr Camps.

Colom-Becher. Algeria. Nay 1s.-- General vigy has bOmbarded three Of the principal Arab camps. and. ac- cording to native reports received here. which have not however been confirmed. he Is now engaged in sheIling BOudenib. where the forces of his command are in contact with the main body of troops of MuIai- Hassen-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
was William Mayer.

New Haven. May 15.-A body of a man about 90 years Of age vas found in the harbor yesterday sf- ternoOn. and later identified as W.T. liam Mayer. who disappeared about four weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
Dead ct New Haven.

New Haven. May I5.-Ernest E Hart. recently elected uorthy ruler of the state @$r of the order Of the Golden Scepter. died here to- day of pneumonia at the age of s4 years. He was for years q mem Der of wikoos court Of Meriden-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-15
GuId fm Pnrl.

New York May Is.-The National City hank to-day announced an en- raeement of s1 .eoa. .eaa gold for en- purt to Paris This makes the to- fsI enEsxements for the present uoTsmeaf t1e.fse.aee.