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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Bryan Willing. He SAYS.

Pittsburg. March 2s.-For over tive
hours William j. Bryan was attentive
ly listened to and frequently apPlauded
by an audience of $500 listeners ai
Exposition Music hall. where he ad
dressed a Elass meeting arranged by
the Bryan Democratic League Of Penn
sylEania. The audience. however. con
stituted scarcely half Of the people
who sought TO hear the Democrats,
aspirant for presidential hoaors. lie
spoke on national and state issues Al
the executive committee meeting Mr..
Bryan said he had never told any per
son that be Is the most available can.
diiste for the Democratic presidential
nomination. but al the same time ad
miited that such a selection would bs
pleasure 10 him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
THE WARM WEATHER
North Pole is Shifting, Making,
Northern Territories Warm.
er Says N. B. C0IW0rth.

Victoria, B. c., March 2S.-That
the north pole is shifting and the
climate is changing, making the
northern territories of this continent
warmer and northern Asia colder, is
the theory to support which Moses
B. Colworth of York England, has
been gathering evidence in Alaska,
whence he has returned on his way
to England.
A curious effect of this change, it
is said, may be number of boun-
Diary difficulties betwee.. Canada and
the United States, especially in the
eastern portion. The boundary is
fixed by latitude and if the north
pole is really moving the latitudes
change also, rendering it advisable
that the boundary be speedily
marked everywhere by permanent
monuments where it has not been so
marked already.
This movement, Colworth says, is
caused by the immense accumulations
of ice along the Canadian shore or
the Arctic ocean and especially in
Baffin's Land and Greenland.
The incalculable weight of the
mass is, by the force of gravity
slowly pushing the crust of the earth
and consequently the north pole and
the Arctic circle generally over to-
wards Siberia, where there are no
immense accumulations Of glacial ice
to counteract the movement.
The result is that North America
and Europe are becoming warmer
and Siberia and Asia generally cold
or
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
THREE FIRE VICTIMS.
Burning Of a Tenement House In
Massachusetts.

Milford, Mass, March 2s-The
death of an unknown boy child at the
Milford hospital early to-day, as the
result of injuries received at a tene-
ment house fire last night, brought
the number of victims of the fire to
three, with the possibility that 1t may
be still further increased during the
day, as Mrs Susie Bates and another
unknown child are still in a serious
condition at the hospital. The two
Armenian women who died while be-
ing carried i'm an ambulance from the
fire last night were unidentified at an
early hour to-day.
1t was regarded to-day as remark
ably fortunate that so few pershed,
as there were almost half hundred
people in the building and but one
exit. which was almost completely cut
off by the flames which originated be-
peath it.
An investigation will be held to-day
to determine whether the fire was OF
ncendiary origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
CHANGED HANDS TO-DAY.
William Ii. Bristol is President of
New Concern.

The Bristol Co, located at PIatts
mills, manufacturers of belt lac
lngs, steam gauges and goods in that
line changed hands to-day. William
Fl. Bristol, who was plaintiff in the
law suit and injunction that was sup
poced to end amicably a few weeks
ago, is president of the new con-
Germ; Samuel r. Bristol, secretary
and Harris III. Whittemore, son of
John II. Whittemore, treasurer. Mr.
Whittemore has secured a large in
terest in the concern. William H..
Bristol bought out his father, B. B..
Bristol and his brothers, B. H. and
E. H. Bristol. What the amount
paid is considered a private matter.
matter.
The president of the new COM
pany. soon after his difficulties with
his father and brother began, COM
menced the manufacture of goods
similar TO those produced by the
Bristol company, in New York and
New Jersey, and this business will
be done by the new company. He
owns considerable patents, and all
the goods turned out by the old con-
Germ were made from patents secur-
ed by him on his own inventive ce-
pacity. Mr. Bristol is a professor of
metaphysics in college in Hoboken
and he has considerable business
ability interviewer with his imagina-
tion.
The transfer of the entire plant,
buildings, machinery, tools, and
stock took place to-day.
Ernest F. Goodyear, superintend-
ent under the old administration,
retires and. excepting that change
the Office force remains. The new
concern will retain the old name, the
Bristol company. Its business is said
to amount to about 100000 a year
and that it is one of the most pros
porous concerns in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
GASOLINE Exploded.
Fishing SlOop Was Sunk and One
Man Badly Burned.

New York, March 2S.-One man
was burned probably fatally and the
fishing sloop Burdette w9s sunk in
Gravesend bay to-day by the explos-
ion of tank of gasoline on board
the sloop. The boat had just left
a pier at Ulmer park, bound for the
fishing banks, when the fumes of
gasoline were ignited by Captain
Joseph Smalley, who was searching
in the hold with lighted match.
The captain escaped injury, but
Frank Burkhardt, one of the crew,
who was asleep in the cabin near the
tank, was SO badly burned that his
recovery is doubtful. The captain
and another member of the crew
placed Burkhardt in small boat
and left the sloop as she sank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Had a Stormy Passage.

New York, March 2S.-.Tne Maure-
tania. which arrived here to-day, had
a very stormy passage. Two days
after leaving Liverpool the steam
ship encountered heav weather and
Monday night the waves began to
sweep the upper deck which popular
ly is estimated about seven stores
above the water. During the night
huge wave struck the navigation
bridge. breaking six Of the heavy
glass windows in the ch,.i house.
The officer on duty was cut abou.
the face by the flying splinters. but
remained at his post aftec eceiving
attendance from the ship'g surgeon.
The sea did not calm down till
"Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Aslecn Fifty-two DAYS.

Los Angeles, Cal. March 2S.--Mrs
Beulah Hawkins has nov surpassed
all records for long sleeps in this
state. according to the authorities at
the county hospital here. The wo-
man rests on a cot in a cataleptic
trance. To-day was the fifty-second
day OF the aged woman's sleep.
February she was removed to the
hospital and has spoken but two
words since. A score uf attempts
made TO awaken her have been with
ont Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Foreign Office Silent.

Berlin, March 2S.-The foreign
Office is practically silent to-day re-
garding Emperor Williams mes
sages to President Roosevelt in the
matter of the appointment of DIR
David Jayne Hill to succeed Charlie
magne Tower as American ambassa,
dor to Germany. 1t has, however,
given an intimation to the Berlin
newspapers that Mr. Tower is not to
be attacked and 1T explains that its
denials of the past few days have
been intended only to make clear
that no official expressions adverse
to DR. Hill have gone through the
usual channels of the German gov
ernment to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Waterbury Man Elected.

New Haven, March 2S.-The uni
versity society of Alpha Sigma Phi
of Yale university announced their
election to-day. which includes the
following Connecticut men: Clar-
ence Holloway Cogswell, Frederick
Hull Gogswell, Charles Lawrence
Furcolow, Carl John Gade, Frank
Hermon Nettleton of New Haven.
Roy Brant Hunter of Bridgeport,
George Andrew Noble of Waterbury,
Harold Saekett Pond of Washington
and Charles Mclean of Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Look for Good Times.

Philadelphia. March 2S.-Antici-
pating the early return of prosperit,
and to be prepared for largely in
creased business with the New Eng
land markets an order for $500,00C
worth of equipment will be placed
by the Lehigh and New England
Railroad company within the next
few days. The order calling for
$50 coal and $50 freight cars and
three locomotives is the largest ever
placed by this road, its equipment
heretofore having ben limited to
less than 500 cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Match i'm Ware.

Ware. March 2S.-John Bourque
of Springfield defeated Joseph Rich
ards of Montreal in eatch-as-catch-
can wrestling match last night in
the st Jean hall. Bourque, who was
heavier than the Canadian, made
short work OF him, taking the first
fall in four minutes and the second
In two and one-half minutes. After
the match Bourque and Richards
agreed to meet again in handicap
contest. Bourque to throw Richards
three times in an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
POSITION is ABOLISHED,
More Changes Among Consolidated
Railroad Workers.

New Haven, March 2S.--At the
offices of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Co here to-
day, it was announced that E. A..
Mitchell having resigned to engage
in other business, the position of
manager of purchases and supplies
would be abolished.
J. H. Sanford has been appointed
purchasing agent, with offices in this
place, and will assume his duties on
April /.
General Traffic Manager A. B.
Smith will sever his connections with
the Connecticut Co April l and his
duties will be performed by NJ. ].
Leary, who is appointed general
freight and passenger agent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Conference Held To-Day.

Boston. March 2s-tieneral Mama
ger Higgins. and other officials Of the
New Haven road, had conference
to-day with a committee representing
many shops Of the company, on the
proposed change 10y the company
from day work to piece work The
committee represented 500 employees.
a large majority of whom had voted
to strike. rather than accept the
change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
YALE MAN WON.
Is Rhodes Scholar at 0xford-L. C,
Hull Lost,

London, March 2S.-At the Ok
ford-Cambridge sports at Queens
club this afternoon l.. c. Hull,
Rhodes Scholar from Michigan dis
appointed his friends by not captur-
ing the hundred yards dash for Ok
ford. He finished two feet behind
the Cambridge fiier, Macleod in the
slow time of 10 2-5 seconds.
A. NJ. Stearns, Rhodes scholar at
Oxford from Yale college, won the
hammer throw with 139 feet and s
inches. Cambridge won the series,
taking six events to Oxford's four.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Two Women Killed.

Howell. Mich. March 2S.-TwC
women were killed during last
nights storm in a farm house neal
here. They we're Mrs Peter North
ana Miss Carrie Ellis. A bolt oi
lightning entered the house along
an unused telephone wire and kil:.d
both Of them instantly. Several 9th.
er persons in the house we're not in
jured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
senntnr Pcnro-c Rcco,ering.

Philadelphia. March ~ United
States Senator Penrose who Is III at
his home here suffering frum erysip-
elias and other complications. passed
q g,psl night and to-day is resting
easily. The physicians announce that
n the senator maintains his present
strength he will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Graney j. slcc,ed.

San Francisco. March ss.-Ed-
ward Grsney. although he has not
been the third part yin the ring
since he officiated at the litzsim-
mons-0' Brien fight on December 20.
1905. has been selected BIZ Abraham
Attell and Battling Nelson to act
as the referee of their fifteen round
fight next Tuesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Coal Mines 60 Close,

Pittsburg. March 2S.-on Tues
day next all OF the coal mines in this
district will shut down for sixty days
BY mutual consent Of the miners and
operators. The contract between
miners and the operators expires
Tuesday and until negotiations are
completed for the new contract the
mines will remain closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
To save Gillette.

Albany. March 2S.--A single male
witness. whose name is withheld.
testified in private for he. rly two
hours before Governor Higgins to-
day. in support Of the APPLICATION for
a respite in the case of Chester Gil
lette. sentenced to be electrocuted
next week. At 1870 the hearing was
resumed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Fire in bohemian Raznar

Chicago. March 2S.-Fi.e to-day
partially destroyed the Bohemian
bazaar, cooperative department
store at 534 to 53S Blue Island ave-
nue.. Several persons living in ad-
Joining buildings were overcome by
smoke and had to be assisted to the
street by policemen. The lvoss will
probably exceed s5O.0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

Washington. Marrh 2S-The negra
that was shot by Congressman Hpf-
lin Was greatly improved today ami
physicians At the hsspilal hc.ieve he
win rrtover. The ~nd Of S1nsa
retained for a hearing of the Con-
gresham On MNanslsv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
READY TO MAKE RUN
Johnson Announces Willingness
to Accept Nomination.
HE WILL LET HONOR SEEK HIM
If Democratic Party Believes Him to
Be More Available Than Any Other
Man He viii Head Ticket-Would
Support Bryan.


Man He Will Head Ticket-Would
Support Bryan.
Minneapolis, March 2S.-In a letter to
Swan J. Turnblad, publisher of the
Swedish-American Post of this city,
Governor John A. Johnson makes clear
his attitude toward the Democratic
nomination for president, with which
his name has been frequently CON
nected.
The governors letter is as follows:
II do not believe that any American
citizen should be an active, open can
didate for the nomination to the presi-
dency. Any American would appreci-
ate the high honor which could come to
him in being selected as standard bear
or Of his party. While recognize that
the press has had much to say about
me in connection with this high office,
l have hitherto avoided any public or
private expression regarding my posi-
ton
Matters have progressed so far,
however, that it seems to me that
should at least say in answer to your
Interrogation that If the Democratic
party of the nation believed me to he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

Willimantic. March 2S.--A 10 per
cent cut in the wages of The en-
ployes Of the cotton mills OF the
Windham Manufacturing Co was an
nounced to-day. The cut. which goes
into effect on April s. affects about
400 hands. The mills will continue
to run on full time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Securities Cheerful

London. MxTch 2S.-Americzn So
curl les we're again cheerful on the
prospects Of a good New York hank
statement and the overnight Wall
street support eslsed firm opening.
Continental houses bought well and
after a moderate setback the mzrke-
finished firm al the best prices Of the
day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
Near 70 Century Marx

Brookfield. March 2S.-Mrs
Amanda Bevans. the Oldest resident
in Hotchkissville, died last night at
the age of ninety-five years. Sho
was mother of the late Captain Bev-
ans. well known grand army man
and at one time captain of the Dam
bury police force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

Arlington. Mass. March zs.-Ths
b0dT Of an unknown woman. With
her throat cut and showing many
Indications of murder. Vas found in
the cemeserT to-day. she had heen
dead for several hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
rnaI Lar Enr nn.f-

Hartford. March Highway
Commissioner Macdonald faEors the
application of coaI tar ss q pre-
ventztive and dust layer On macadam
-uads and decides upon this solution
for highway dust troubles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

Fsirmont. West Va. March ss.-
In Jail delivery early to-day SIT
prisoners escaped. One returned 10
serve out his sentence According 20
the jail oHcfals outside sssissznce
vas furnished the prisoners
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

New Haven. March zS.-The Yale
university base ball team is playing
the Manhattan college team in the
opening game Of the season on the
YaIp Geld this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

fRfCrm yogr frfenas cut
of towp of the doin=s In
Waterbury hy sending then
he Dsen.oerzt: ss o ye.r.
s2 cents !. meath
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28

A disturbance this morning over
lake Ontario Is producing cloudy
wrather with local showers and
thunder storms in the lake region
and New England
The temperature Is high in the
southern and eastern sectipnx. are
fou in the northern and Eestcrn sec
ffons
Cqsdifions { arnr clearing and
coiaer to-niEht- Sunday fair and
col6sr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for conneeticnt: Fair
tonight: Sunday fair. somewhat
colder. fresh westerly winds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08
Merry Birthday Celebration.


A birthday celebration which was
held on Saturday night of last week
has Just reached newspaper circles
and while late is of sufficient interest
to warrant its appearance. The cele-
bration was in honor of the birthday
anniversary of Mrs. Belle Bebout, and
was held at her home on Monroe
street. The entertainment was ar
ranged by Mrs. Bebout's sister, Miss
Dora Stone, and was complete sur
prise to her. The girls" as they
styled themselves. gathered at the Be-
bout and on he return greeted her
bout home IN the absence of Mrs. Be
with many good wishes for more hap
py years.
Fun reigned supreme during the ev.
ening. Each guest was put through a
series of stunts" and much hereto
fore undiscovered talent came to light.
Mrs. B. F. Reed became famous op-
era singer, and rendered excellent mu-
sic, playing her own accompaniment
on the mantle shelf in the absence of
a piano.
Terpsichorean figures were given by
various members OF the company and
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08

aii sorts 81 mnsif anl rscit lions rem
Srarsl at tiia ladies n1on1e
81 IN eaf alls
plan hel bensti Dur;
III nc eF enin rssresiinie wers
seFted ana at a late hour TIE niefTg
2srty dispersed Mrs. Rebnpt was
nresented With number Of pretty
gifts The guests present were Mrs.
3. r. freed, Mrs. Susan Brock. Mrs.
NJ. b. H. Barr. Miss Carrie Shore, Mrs.
Ellis Billlngslea, Mrs R. L. Cunning
ham, Mrs. Lizzie Arnett, Mrs. Cora
ccrdray. Mrs. G. ]. curbin, Mrs. John
Rose, Mrs. Kate Fletcher ana Miss
Dora Stone and Mrs. Leigh Fleming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08

HOLD sl2JEEt NTH ANIL Al SEES
SION AT De sATo HOTEL,
<, SAVANNAH.
cav s. ". press ASSOCIATIONS

Y ll
SAVANNAH. Ga, Jan. s, The six
teenth annual meeting OF the National
League OF Commission. Merchants
opened this morning at the Desoto.
hotel and viii continue IN session
through tomorrow, Delegates are
here from all the cities who're the
league has members, Including Bait.
more, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Gin
ciunati. Cleveland. Columbus, Denver.
Detroit Grand Rapids, indianapolis.
Kansas City, Louisville, Memphis, Mil
yankee. Minneapolis, Mobile. New Or.
leans, New York, Norfolk. Omaha.
Peoria, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Rich
mopd, st. Louis. st. Poul, Toledo and
Washington. Governor Hokee Smith
Is the principal speaker on the pro.
gramme. Addresses on topics connect
ed with the commission business will
also be delivered by several promI,
nent members. Reports were present
ed by the officials and officers will be
elected for the ensuing year. The
present oflcers arc Charles A. Muehl.
bronner, OF Pittsburg. president; VIII
mer SeIg. OF Milwaukee, vice presi-
dent. and Adelbert D. Gull, of Buffalo.
treasurer. The leugue includes in its
membership 800 OF the leading com;
mission firms OF the country, a gain Of
fifteen in the last year.
A matter that is being pushed BY
the commission men of New York,
Cincinnati and other cities is the ere
alton OF a new Office in the league, the
incumbent to be salarled man com
petept to represent the national body
wherever required, either IN Wash
ington or New York, on Transports
ton matters. After the close of the
convention many of the delegates will
make tour of inspection through
Georgia, Florida and the Carolinag,
looking into the early crop situation.
The Western members are specially
Interested in the investigation of eX-
press companies by the interstate conf
merce commission, under authority OF
a resolution passed by the United
States senate on March last. It Is
alleged that the express companies
through their agents, have been en-
gagged in buying. selling and handling
on consignment fruits, vegetables AMI
oysters entering into interstate com.
merce. Hearings have already been
held by the commission in Omaha,
Kansas City and Chicago, and an ad.
ditional hearing is scheduled for Da!-
las. Texas. this week. The correction
of freight and refrigeration rates Is
also an important subject before the
convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08

The Church of Christ, in Worthlng,
ton, is holding a series of meetings
in the Christian Church that will con,
tinue indefinitely. evening after even
ing at 1880 o'clock. The subject for
several evenings will be What is the
Gospel?" Next Lords day morning the
subject will be, what is MANI" In
the evening the subject will be. "Man
Changed Into the Image of Jesus"
The preaching is being done by Evan.
gelist Jas. M. Briggs, of Marion, Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08
BRADY Malone
SUSTAINED BROKEN LEG WHILE
AT WORK AT soLoN MINE ID
TODAY.

Brady Malone. a boss driver at the
Scion mine near shinnston, had his
leg broken this afternoon as the re
suit Of car jumping the track and
catching Malone between the car and
rib. He was brought to the Miners
Hospital on the three o'clock car.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08
Entertained ThlmhIe cIub.

The sicIlian Thimble Club was de-
liphtfully entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Gus schwarm at her
home on CASTOR avenue. A delightful
evening was spent by the guests at
needle work and, tempting refresh
ments were served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08
RIace Of MeetIna chanaed.

To officers and Members of Mrs. S.
B. Elkins Lodge No. 800, Ladies'
Auxiliary to B. of R. T.;
We have changed our place of meet
ing from the w. o. W. Hall to the old
Masonic Hall, over Cranes drug
store. Regular meeting Thursday,
Jan. 9. at . p. m. All are requested
to be present.
ROSETTA REED, Mistress.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-08
West East Yesterday.

Mr.. j. E. Watson and daughter. Miss
sue. and son, Edw:n, left yesterday af-
ternoon on IA for the east, where Miss
sue will re.enter Dwight's School for
Girls and Master Edwin will re-enter
school near Boston.