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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
COkPERS UPHELD
gIs AddveSs WSs First Busisess Before Fedssslion si Labor
 Teddy.

Denver, Col, Noy 19.--By previous arrangements the report of the com mittee to which was referred the an- nual address of President Gompers was the first thing up for considera- tion when the American Federation of Labor began its sessions to-day. Rumor that the report would uphold every recommendations contained in the address of President Gompers and would suggest that Daniel J. keefe, president of the Longshore- mems union and vice-president of the Federation, should have resigned from the executive council when he found he could not support the politi
 cal programme of that body an- nounced for the recent campaign, re. suited in partial decision on the part Of at least one member of the Fed eration to oppose him for reelection to the office he now holds. w. D. Mahon, international president of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrical Railway Employees of America, will doubtless enter the lists against Keefe. John Alpine, presi- dent of the Plumbers International union, may also run against him. It IS also reported that Thomas l.. Lewis, president of the United Niue Workers of America, has concluded not to oppose John Mitchell for re- election to the executive council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
EATON COMES HOME.
Says His Trip to Washington Was
 for Legitimate Business.

New Haven, Nov 19.-United States Internal Revenue Collector Robert O.. Eaton returned from Washington last night, where he was so hastily summoned on Monday that rumor had it he had been "called down" by the Big Stick" for per nicious activity in the recent cam- paign.
 MT Eaton when interviewed by a reporter of the Palladium said that his visit to the center of the universe had nothing to do with the fact that he Is a member of the republican state central committee, that he is the political treasurer of his party in his home section, and that he has been active in politics.
 He said that he was called in by the head of the revenue service to ex- plain some matters which had come up under his predecessor, and which could be readily explained. After saying this MT Eaton went on his way to "joy party" which Sam R. Chidsey, representative-elect from East Haven was giving at the Union league.
 There's an intimation, however, among the hew-to-the-line machine politicians that MT Eaton was called to Washington to interest himself in the canvass for senator which the Hon E. J. Hill is advancing. MT Eaton has hitherto been supposed to have been allied with the Brandegee supporters-the so-called machine crowd. He is still supposed to be a strong Brandegee man, but he declin- ed to discuss the senatorial situation last night. He would not admit that he was standing by Congressman Sperry's alleged backing up of Post master Allen of Middletown. In fact it is said that MT Eaton has absolutely no part in the fight over the filling of the postmastership in Middletown which it seems to be claimed the administration Is trying to use to help Hill along. The claim Is made that Hill is more acceptable as senator to the administration than Brandegee because the latter voted :. against the administration scheme regarding the Philippines. Said New Haven republican lead CT last night: "The organization is still cock sure that Brandegee will win out over Hill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
Escaped from Jail.

7 New Haven, Nov 19.-Choosing a time when practically everyone else connected with the institution was at supper, four eolored prisoners es-. caped from the county Jail on Whal- ley avenue last evening, getting out over the little ell at the rear, and probably crossing to Hudson or Goffe streets Two men and two women escaped Henry Adley, Will liam Hannibal, Florence Epps and Bertha Robinson. All the prisoners were trusties. The escape was dis coivered about fifteen minutes after the prisoners had gone. The four went through the cellar, up and over the back of the boilers and out onto a roof which is about six feet from the ground. This was easy to drop from and soon they were safely across the yard to either Goffe or Hudson street. An alarm with descriptions of the prisoners has been sent to all the neighboring towns and cities, as we'll as to the local police. It Is be- lieved that some former friends of the escaped prisoners, up Dixwell avenue or Goffe street. are hiding them until the affair blows over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
PRISON FOR ALL
Feurlesp Men Who Were Rs' sppnsible For 'he Death ot
 a Man and Bis DaBghier..

Great Falls, Mont, Nov 19.-Four- teen men charged with murder m Valley county yesterday pleaded guilty to manslaughter and were sentenced to various terms in prison.
 The crime to which these fourteen men pleaded guilty was an attack upon the cabin of John Hayes and his family, which resulted in the death of Hayes and his. daughter. Hayes had jumped claim which Walter Long had taken up. and the settlers decided to rid the country of "claim jumpers" They joined Long in warning Hayes to leave the country, and when he did not go they went to the cabin at midnight, shot through it and attempted to set fire to 1t.
 In all sixteen persons were arrest ed for the crime. The first trial was that of Walter Long. It was long and expensive and resulted in his conviction and sentence to rhirty-five years Imprisonment. Then followed the trial of his brother, Milo, who was sentenced to serve thirteen years. Two of the men turned states evil dence and they got off with jail sentence.
 It was. arranged that all the re- maining defendants should plead guilty to manslaughter. Gamble and George H. Isbell were sentenced to prison for one year and nine months each. John Kennedy, Theodore Is. bell Tucker Moore, Thomas McDav-- lit and John McDavitt to one year each. Edward Kennedy, Thomss Kennedy, George Isbell, Jr, Chris Paulson and Paul Wagner pleaded guilty to riot and were sent to Jail for six months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Appointments Made By Grand Chief
 Laura Colt of Norwich.

Grand Chief Laura Colt of the Pythian Sisters of Connecticut has announced the following appoint ments of deputy grand chiefs for the temples of the state. and the list of committees to serve during the cur rent year.
 Deputy Grand Chiefs.
 Emily Sanford of Golf temple, No T., New London, for Burlington tenn pie, No 2, Willimantic; Clover tenn pie, No 9, Norwich, and Golf tenn pie, No l, New London.
 Lillian Turner of Unity temple, No 6, Hartford, for Golden Rod temple, No 12, Beacon Falls, and Laurel temple, No z, Naugatuck.
 Lenora Lampson of Worthy tenn pie, No IS, New Britain, for Maple temple, No 15, Avon.
 Margaret E. Foster of Gasceon temple, No s, Thomaston, for Har- mony temple. No 15,. Torrington.
 Tiily Cooper of Evergreen temple No. 10, Seymour, for Ivy temple, Nc 5, Waterbury, and Myrtle temple, Nc 3, Waterbury E Evelyn Crane of American temple No 20, New Haven, for Evergreen temple, No 10, Seymour, and Pansy temple. No II, Derby.
 Emma Mordo of Ivy temple, No 5 Waterbury, for Gasceon temple, Nc s, Thomaston.
 Sarah M. Lyon of Pine. temple, No 4, Glenville, for Spruce temple, No .16, New Haven, and America ten:- pie, No 20, New Haven.
 Frances Britto of Calanthe temple, No 19, Bridgeport, for Pine temple. No 4, Greenwich.
 Lillian Rogers of Glover temple, No g, Norwich, for Calanthe temple, No 19, Bridgeport.
 Emma H. White of Ivy temple, No 5, Waterbury, for Unity temple, No C, Hartford, and Worthy temple, No IS, New Britain
 The following are the committees named:
 Returns and credentials. Edith Bockus, Hartford; Grace Samlow, New Britain; Minnie Miller, Avon. Law and supervision, Sarah Beecher, Naugatuck; Ella Roberts, Beacon Falls; Jennie Maybury, Seymour Finance and auditing. Jessie Allen, Beacon Falls; Jennie Divine, Sey- mour; Addie Newett, Torrington. State of the order, Sarah Peacock Willimantic; Frances German, Hart ford; Grace Woodford. Avon. Alp peals and grievances, Emma Minnie Naugatuck; Hattie Gates, Torrington Jane Mackie, Waterbury Foreign correspondence. Lilla Smith. Hart ford; Jessie Benham, Seymour: Clara Oviatt, Waterbury. Charters, Fannie Sanford, Derby; Martha Flynt, New Britain; Evalena Norton, New Ha- ven. Necrology, Emma H. White, Waterbury: Jennie K. Divine, Sey- mour; Sarah T. Beecher, Naugatuck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
THE TARIFF ISSUE
Change in Duty May be Made on
 Several Kinds of Fruit.

Washington, Nov 19.-In the pre- paration of new tariff bill to be presented at special session of congress next March numerous changes in the schedule covering az ricultural products and provisions will have to be considered by the ways and means committee of the house. This was brought out at yes terdays hearing on the schedule. The principal article about which there is contention for change in the duty appears to be citrus fruits, oranges, lemons and grape fruit.
 After hearing arguments from the Florida an California citrus fruit growers all urging high protective duty on those fruits, Champ Clark, the most active questioner on the democratic or duty for revenue side of the committee asked one of the witnesses when are you fellows going to stand on your feet and have your trade self-supporting without the perpetual protection of tariff"
 When the democratic party gets in power and labor is reduced to 25 cents per day. was the sharp re- joinder.
 The Florida fruit growers claimed that their principal competition is from Cuba. J. G. Chase from Jack sonville claimed that the advalorem rate of duty of 25 per cent on oran- ges is made up by the lower freight rates from Cuba to New York than from Florida to New York. Tapioca starch will be affected by the changes in the specific requirements of the tariff that have been suggest ed Senator Hale of Maine, made the claim that when the Dingley bill was made, by inattention tapioca starch was not specifically provided for and it was left on the free list.
 Mir Payne, chairman of the com mittee told Senator Hale that a change in the wording of the law has been suggested so that upon all preparations used for starching, sig ing, or filling will be levied the same duty that is imposed on starch. He also said that the paragraph making this provision was cut out of the Dingley bill by the senate committee after the bill had passed the house which assertion caused general laughter as Senator Hale is now :. member of the senate committees which will consider the tariff.
 Buckwheat flour, biscuits, bread, waters, truffies and similar articles will be provided for in the new bill.
 When the hearing before the house ways and means committee on the tariff schedule foy agricultural products and provisions was resumed to-day 1t appeared that it would be necessary to extend the days session into tonight. Tulio Larrinaga- re- cent commissioner from Porto Rico, represents the interests of that is- land before the committee. He spoke principally with regard to coffee, but
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
For Third Conference.

The Hague. Nov 19.-The govern ment of the Netherlands has proposed to advocate the convocation of an in- ternational committee to arrange for a third peace conferente. During a debate in parliament on the foreign office budget Foreign Minister Van Swinderen made a general statement on international politics, in the course of which he said he had de- clined to ask the powers for a declar- ation of neutrality in the case of the Netherlands. explaining that such a course would have been incompatible with the independence of Holland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
CONDUCTOR KILLED
rrsln on New York Cssirsl Rua Nan Down ss Be Was
 Crossing Trscts. .

New York, Nov 1s.-Henry J.. Tattersal, the father-in-law of Post master Edward w. Morgan was struck and instantly killed to-day by west bound passenger train on the New York Central railroad tracks at the High Bridge station. Mir Tattersal who was a conductor on the Putnam division of the railroad, was crossing the tracks at High Bridge when the west bound passen- ger train rushed down upon him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
THOMAS REPORT
Secretary of Democratic Committee
 Had S28. .233.5O to Spend.

Hartford. Nov .19.-Edwin s. Thomas. treasurer of the democratic state central committee has filed his statement vita lie secretary of state as follows: the receipts were $26. 223.50 and the contributors were the following: A. Heaton Robertson, s23,560; F. |. Underwood $500; Chris 2. Avery. $500; Rollin U. Ty- Ter, $200: George Mischler, $100; s. l.. Bronson, $100. The balance ranged in sums from fifty cents to $50.
 Among the expenditures were $2,794 for stamps, sS60 for halls and advertising. P. F. Cunningham for printing, s1.S12.25, ]. J. Corbett for printing. sI,137.50, E. s. Thomas services as secretary s950.
 E s. Thomas. as his own political agent in running for judge of pro- bate in the town of Orange $1,300.95.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
RAILROAD BUILDER.
Fighting Bob Evans Will Have New
Occupation.

Chicago. Nov 19.-A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Los Angeles says.
 Fighting Bob" Evans is to De- come builder of railroads and de- veloper of harbor waterways. This became known to-day when it was announced that he had been chosen chairman of the directorate of ths Los Angeles Harbor Go, which is building a railway system from San Pedro harbor to points in southern California.
 Lieutenant-Ge Chaffee, now 8 city. official of Los Angeles, and other army and navy friends of Admiral Evans, urged him to come to Cali~ fornia after his retirement from ac- tive service. Officials for the Harbor Co stated to-day that Admiral Evans is expected here to assume his duties before April 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
POPE PLANT SOLD
Reorgsujzed CowpsDy Pays q Million and a Bali For ihe
 IssoIvepi Concern.

Newark, Nov 19.-The sale of the Pope Manufacturing companys plant and other assets to reorganization committee for $1,500,0O0 was to-day authorized. This. will wind up the insolvency proceedings in which the company has been involved for over year. The remaining one quarter of the company's indebtedness will be paid off in the proceeds of the sale and 1t is understood that all of the plants of the company through out the country will henceforth be operated on new basis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
WAS A FAILURE
NseilDa Between Inc Emperor and Won BusIow Dresden
 People Accept Il
GIVEN ROUGH REFUSAL

Munich, Nov 19-The meeting last Tuesday between Chancellor Won Buelow and Emperor William is re, garded as a. partial failure because nothing definite has followed it. The chancellor may be convinced 1t is argued here that the emperor will be careful in the future but the pub. lice men of Bavaria and the Bavar- ian press are awaiting the. months to come in order to see for them selves to what extent the imperial practice will be changed. The Neuste Nachrichten says:
 We can only hope that the i'm perial promises will be kept. An urgent obligation rests upon the Reichstag .t!
 Dresden, Nov. 19-The newspapers and public of Dresden greet emperor Williams explanation as in the main satisfactory. The Anzeiger affirms that his majesty has said enough to facilitate Prince von Buelow's task as a responsible statesman and build bridge between himself and the na- tion. The Nachrichten says:
 Tt may be that the imperial words have not fulfilled the demand for formal guarantees in the matter of the extension of constitutional re- sponsibility yet it is clear that the emperor has renounced his personal policy" ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
Missionary Meeting

Boston, Nov 19.-The laymen's missionary movement sessions to-day were augmented by several meet ings. The gatherings during the day did not vary in character from those of the past few days. Meetings were held at noon in Park street and St Paul's churches, the first be- ing addressed by Rev o. s. Davis, the services in St Pauls church hay ing as speakers Robert Treat Paine of Boston and Dr w. J. Schieffelin of New York,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

The Democrat office Is open every evening until 8 o'clock. and on Wed- nesday and Saturday evenings until g. People who desire to pay suDs scription or other bills, or to leava job work or advertisements will ba attended to evenings if they cans not call during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
FIRE IN UNION CITY.
Small Building and Contents Dam
 aged S5, ,OOO Worth.

Union City, Nov 19.-A fire start ing in small building adjoining the four story frame tenement block owned by Thomas Ratkewich on Spring street here to-day, burned the small building, in which there was a clothing store, and then spread to the tenement block This was well gutted before the firemen who came from Naugatuck could get the flames under control. The cause of the fire is unknown and the loss will be about 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
CAMPBELL RESPONSIBLE.
Man Who Ran Down and Killed Rev
 MT Morgan.

New Haven, Nov 19.-Coroner Mix to-day rendered his verdict in the case of Dainel F. Campbell, who run down and killed Rev Dr G. Brinley Morgan last Saturday after noon. He holds Campbell criminally responsible.
 The coroner acquitted Albert T. Lee of any criminal responsibility for striking and killing Fred T. Case on the same day. Lee is chauffeur for David Fl. Clark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
GAYLEY LEAVES STEEL TRUST
Resigns as First Vice President, AIIes-
 ing lIl Health.

New York. Nov. 19.-Announcement is made of the resignation of James Gayley as first vice president of the United States Steel corporation.
 The formal statement of the resig- pation came from William E. Corey, president of fhe corporation, who said:
 James Gayley, first vice president, rendered his resignation. which will be accepted. He has advised us that he wishes to retire from active business. He has contemplated doing this, for some time ahdab resigning now gives time to complete organization for the beginning of the new year.. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
AMERICAN CAPTAIN HELD.
Charged by canadians With Fishing
 In Three Mile Limit.

Bay of Islands. \. F., Nov. 19.-Cap- tain Clayton Morrisey. 1nasrer of the Gloucester (Mass, fishing schooner Arethusa was arrested here charged with violating the fishery laws in set ting travis wfthin-three miles of the shore.
 The Americans have treaty rights on this coast. hut the colonial government claims that they have no right to set travis within the three mile limit. This claim will he passed upon at The Hague.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

New Haven, Nov 19.-Samuel Campbell appeared at the police sta tion this afternoon and surrendered himself. A warrant had been issued against him charging him with man. slaughter. He was released under $500 bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
250 Weavers Strike.

Fall River, Nov 1.-Two hun dred and fifty weavers employed at the woolen works here struck to- day Their alleged grievance is that the overseer had been discharged and that committee appointed to wait upon the superintendent to plead for the overseer's reinstate- ment was not treated courteously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

olives and rice were the principal articles discussed to-day. The Louisiana rice industry was we'll rep resented before the committee.
 The ways and means committee s private room. adjoining the commit tee room is assuming the appearance of an exhibition hall. Several crates of oranges. grape fruit and crate of lemons. the latter being entirely neglected by members Of the com mittee, were submitted as samples by the California fruit growers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
WILLIAMS BADLY HURT
Man Who Was Injured Near Nauga
 tuck May Die.

Naugatuck, Nov 1a-The condi- tion of David E. Williams of New Haven, who was seriously injured in a runaway accident here last night, was reported tn be about the same this morning. no improvement hay ing been noticed over night. Mir Williams was still unconscious. The members of his family are at his bedside here. His condition is con- sidered to be very critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
STEAMER ON THE ROCKS.
Passengers and Grew of the cartaso
 Are In Peril.

New Orleans Nov. 19.-A wireless message from the United Fruit com pany's steamer Cartago says that the Cartago ran on Utila reefs, of the coast of Honduras, and is pounding heavily.
 The steamer Vaccaro has been sight ed by the Cartago and has been sig naled for assistance.
 Fears are expressed for the safety of passengers and crew. The Cartago was bound from New Orleans to Colon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
oeesns of Whisky Burned.

Louisville. Ky. Nov, 19.-Two ware houses of the Tom Moore Distilling company, in which were stored 15,000 barrels of whisky. were burned, en- tailing a damage of $400O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

An area of low pressure is central this morning north of upper Michi- gan, extending southwestward to Texas.
 Areas of high pressure are central along the Atlantic coast and in Utah.
 The temperature is higher in the central sections.
 Precipitation occurred during the past twenty-four hours over New England and in New York state
 Conditions indicate for this vicin- ity rain or snow and warmer to- night; Friday fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
Kettle of Gold Coin. pua Up.

oil City, Pa. Nov. 19.-While dig ging around rabbit hole Edward Woods and Thomas Dickinson, lumber men, uncovered an iron kettle contain ing S3.s00 in gold coins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
Bark Le.. wi4h Tw.,v. M.n

Victoria. B. C., Nov. 19.-The British bark Loch Lomond has been lost off the Chatham islands, where wreckage and life buoys were found. No trace has been found of the crew of twel te
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
BAKING POWDER
 12c ID. can,

Every can bears this legend: Guar- anteed under the. Food and Drugs act of Congress, June 30. 1906. Best Teas .......s ..... 25c Tn Best C0ffees .... ......... 2Oc II,
 None higher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
Landed in Georgia

St Louis, Nov 19.-A message re- ceiyed here says that the balloon, Yankee, which started from here yesterday, landed at Rome. Georgia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

1ov're losing money every uay that your tenement is vacant Let the Democrat fud tenant 5 days fol &Sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy, probably rain or snow; Friday fair, warmer; light to moderate southwest 10 west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

Augsburg, Nov 19.-The Abend Zeitung to-day says that Emperor William has shown his deeds to be better than his words, and that his acts must have meant great degree of self denial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

Essen, Nov 19.-The Rhenishi Westphalian Zeitung, which repre- sents powerful financial interests re- Jects the official note in the Reich sanzeiger embodying the emperor's co-called promise" as rough re- fusal to meet the will of the people the reichstag and the bundesrath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-19

Stuttgart, Nov 19-There is much confusion here regarding the proper construction to be given the vague assurances made by Emperor Will liam to Chancellor von Buelow. The local newspapers hold different opin- ions. The Merkur, accepts the re- suit as bringing relief to the uncer- tainty of the people and says a new course now will be steered.
The daily sentinel., 1908-12-07
BET HE SWoRE.

AS the brisk philanthropist thrust
her fare into the cab drivers hands
she saw that he was wet and appar-
emily cold after the half-hour of pour
ing rain. DO you ever take any
thing when you get soaked through ?"
she asked Yes. a'am," said the
cabman. with humility. = gener-
ally do Wait here in the vesti-
bule," commanded the philanthropy
list. She inserted her house key in
the lock, opened the door. and van
ished, to reappear "A moment later.
Here she said, putting 4 small en-
velope in the mans outstretched
hand These are two-grain quinine
pills; you take two of them now and
two more in half an hour. ."-Elks
Journal.