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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-08-20
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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
THE POLICE COURT.
Two Men Committed to Jail By Judge
Peasley.

James McGrath of Cossett street
was arrested last evening charged
with intoxication and making a dis
turbance at his home. In the city
court to-day before Judge Peasley
the mans mother stated she is afraid
OF him and that during the past ten
months all he gave toward the main
fenance Of the house was $3.50.
From the evidence of Oflcers 5. c.
and J. E. Walsh. the man committed
more damage In the house than he
could we'll repair in some months. Il
seems he dismantled the pantry. broke
up the furniture. tore the cooking
stove apart and raised general rim.
lie had nothing 70 say for himself
and he was committed TO Jail for SO
DAYS
The case against the four Felice
children for having no proper home
was continued a week as relatives
have interested themselves in them.
Edward Lesry vas charged with
attempting to take without permits
sion a horse from Peter KeIlyis livery
stable this morning al o'clock Of
fcer Dodds saw him go-to the stable
from Bank street and suspecting that
something was up followed him He
saw Lezry take horse out Of its stall
and put On rs harness. LezrE said
be had permission 70 do so and Was
FoInr TO Bethany. All Of this Mr.
Kelly denIed Leary was given
tkrse months In jail
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
TOWN WITHOUT FIRE ALARM.
New System Not Yet Working and
Old Method Discontinued.

SEYMOUR, Feb. THE acceptance
of the fire alarm system, the INSTALL
ing Of which was recently completed
seems to be delayed for some reason
known to the committee. In the
meantime there is a very important
question agitating the minds of To-
cal property owners, and that is:
How can any alarm be rung in I'M
der the present conditions. 1t Is
impossible to use the boxes, as the
KEYS have not yet been distributed.
II is impossible to ring the fire bell
becaused of the striker having been
attached TO It, The only way OF
sounding an alarm on the fire bell is
for somebody to strike it with ham,
mer or other heavy piece of metal.
The question is serious one and
has been a serious one for several
days. The tests were thrown in at
q o'clock on Saturday and Sunday
evenings. The danger OF fires In
such extremely cold weather-the
coolest of the season--when furnaces
and stoves are forced 10 do their ut
most is very considerable. There
is probably more liability of fires
at such time as this than during
any other period of the year. With
the high winds that have character
lied the past few days, the danger OF
a serious conflagration is also greater
than under ordinary circumstances,
No one advocates the system being
accepted until it is correctly adjust
ed and dependable, yet property
owners hope, If the delay in putting
In the system is to continue many
hours longer that some adequate
provision will be made for giving an
alarm of some kind in case a fire
breaks out.
There has been considerable SEN
tlment developed against having only
two or three keys located in houses
stores or factories near each box
II has been proposed that each of the
fire company, numbering about II
men. be provided with keys. Those
30 extra keys. will lesson the danger
of person failing TO get quick access
70 box should fire occur. Were
the only keys obtainable those KEPT
in houses near the boxes. there would
probably be considerable difficulty in
getting the keys quickly in time o.
need.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
CHATFlELD HEARING
VIII Be Resumed In The District
Court Room T0.MOrroW.

The Chatfield hearing will be re-
sumed in the district court to-mor-
row morning after the usual snort
session of court is over. Attorney
Guilfoile who is conducting the case
for the city has, in the opinion Oh
fall who were at the last hearing
practically disclosed his whole case
and shown that not only In the
three instances charged against MIN
did the building inspector Violate
the building ordinances but On a
score of others that may be mentlon-
ed during the course of the trial.
1t is said to be Mr. Guilfoile's inten-
ton however to confine hlmselI 10
the charges mentioned and that ne
will in particular pin Mr. Chatfeld,
theoretically, to the post the collapse
of which almost caused holocaust
in the Kenneally building on Farm
street. Mr. Chatfield has already ad-
mitted that he saw the post in ques-
ton, but merely in a passing way.
That he was fully alive to the fact
that on stability and strength OF that
post depended the safety OF the en-
tire building, consisting OF two
stories, and yet he did not take the
trouble to examine it; did not in
fact 60 near it at all until after the
damage had been done and scores
of people were laid up with bruises
and burns from which one man
never recovered. Then he found
that the post, the principal pillar in
that house, the main prop, on which
was to depend the safety Of every
one who would use that building,
was rotten in its interior and that
accounted for the collapse of the
floor.
Mr. Chatfield has admitted that
had he tested that prop, or post he
would have found it was rotten. He
could have done this by merely
scratching it with his pocket knife,
in passing it by and yet he did NOT
do 1t.
Mr. Chatfield's own evidence show
ed that he took an exceedingly
liberal view of the building Or
dinances, and that when he gave
directions to contractor about how
building should be constructed, he
considered his duty done by the
public, without ever ascertaining Ii
his orders had been carried out OF
obeyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
rIorid. elect. Two D.I.ss,,on..

st. Augustine. Fla Feb. The
widest scenes u disorder character
lied the proceedings Of the Republican
convention here. which elected two
complete delegations to the national
convention. one in favor Of Taft and
the other UNRESTRICTED
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07

The hotels of wolcott have been
following the plan for some time.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
w,,,, ). >. uoru.n Fer President.

New York. Eel. III. 7. Morgan has
been named for president Of the init
Cd states by r. Carroll Brewster. Jr-
prominent Pennsylvania lawyer
wall street in general and many hank-
ers in particular second the nomina-
ffou-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
EnameIed Iron
Ware Specials
For Tuesday, Feb. 18th

10 quart covered sauce pan, regular
price Toe, special price 49c; IL quart
covered sauce pan, regular price Soc,
special price Ace; T. quart covered
kettle, regular price soc, special price
49c; ~ quart double boiler. regular
price Toe, special price 49c; IL quart
dish pan, regular price Toe, special
price 49c; No s tea kettle, regular
price soc, special price, 49c.
These prices are for the above date
only.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07

The best remedy known to-day for
all stomach troubles is Kodol, which
is guaranteed to give prompt relief.
1t is a natural digestant; it digests
what you eat, il is pleasant to take.
Sold by Buckingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
THE MYSTERY"

To the worth of this story there
are two substantial tributes =
first, that ii was run as a serial
by the London Sphere, pubtf-
cation noted for its dfscrfnfnd-
tion in fhe selection Of serials
and which rarely uses an Amer
lean story; second, that The
Mystery" vds one Of The good
sellers" of 1907. This is a
story of mystery and ddveHtuvs
on new lines. The style Is as
graphic and Jorcefui as fhe
copy" of a skiIItut reporter Of
an fu1portonf news event The
part of the hero unfoIds gr0du-
ally until ne stands revealed as
the rarcsf combination Of wi1fr7i-
steal hunor and cool courngs
ever presented. perhaps, in ffc-
tion. The narrative, which con-
yeys fhe Impression Of reality,
NOT fiction, is szaff and 0iiurfng,
holding the interest 81 the reader
as wffh hooks of steel
The fr<f instaIIu,enf Of The N.Y.
tery- sYpearcd in the Democrat Mon.
day. Trceuhrr 3. A limited number
of copies % the Ibrmorraf containing
the first En<tnlImenfs can be had ss
this ofFace.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07

Total ................ $751; ,1S5.4S
The report showed how and where
the money is invested. The docu-
ment was accepted and ordered on file.
The report of Otis s. Northrop, treas
urer of the Bronson library, printed
herein before. was read and approved.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
BOARD OF FINANCE
Salary Of s24O For The Health
officer Laid on The Table.

The board of finance held its reg
ular monthly meeting yesterday after
noon.
Commissioners Chase and Lord, the
committee appointed to investigate
and report regarding back salaries,
submitted u report which they wish
forwarded to the city attorney, asking
when, in his Judgment, the increases
take effect The states attorney has
already decided that the increases
are due from the passage of the act,
but the committee didn't care to do
anything until they had heard from
Mr. Kellogg. The report was accepted
and now the matter is up to the city
attorney.
Comptroller Russell reported regard
ing the visit of Mr. Lord and himself
to New Haven for the purpose of find
ing out how much money is coming to
the city. from percentages from the
trolley company's earnings. as per
contract. The representatives OF the
company received them very kindly,
but gave them no information. In
reply to questions they stated that
they knew of no books belonging to
the trolley company which Waterbury
had a right to see and that if Water
bury thinks differently the courts are
the proper tribunals to pass upon the
question. The report was accepted.
The recommendation of the board of
health, that the health officer be paid
$40 Il year in lieu of all services rem
dered by him at the isolation hospi-
tai, was laid on the table. 1t was
stated that the board of health had
appointed committee to appear be-
for the department. of finance and ex-
plain why they had made such a rec
ommendation, but the committee was
not present, and probably this explains
why nothing definite was done i'll the
matter. The bonds Of Collector Reeves
and Sheriff Smith came back from
City Attorney Kellogg marked o. X,
from a legal standpoint. They were
approved.
Comptroller Russell reported that he
| had looked into the matter of i'll
creases recommended for the frcmeI
and found it sufficient for three grades
as proposed. The report was adopted
| after which the recommendation OF
| the board of safety relative to in
creases was taken from the table and
approved.
The monthly report of City Treas
urer Edward l.. futile was read and
approved.
III. S. Chase, treasurer of the water
bond sinking fund, filed his annual re-
port as follows:
Balance on hand
Jan I. 1907 -. S155. 006.25
Received.
Interest from Say
ings banks 80. 1916
Interest on Bank
certificates of
| deposit 80. ,496.I2
From Coupons,
Waterbury City
Bonds .. 4.597.50
Appropriation -. 20,0OO.oD
Total ............... S1S1 ,3A. .
Paid.
Premium on bonds
/ purchased .... 1915
ACQUIRED interest =. 10000 : 21S.T:
Total ................ $751;, 1854
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07

Erie. Pa. Feb. T-Three foreineo
unused to gas we're asphyKiated Dur
lnr the nIxhf ct their boarding. hcuzs
IN this CIV
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-07
(speclaI 10 the Democrat.l

Washington, ID. C., Feb lit is
said that the new willard hotel of
this city is to follow in the footsteps
Of Waterbury hotels and exclude
dogs from the hotel rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
.ELECTROCUTED BY
 TROLLEY IN MINE J. |. N. Cook Meets Instant
 Death At No. 4 NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Volunteer Department in Fifth Ward of Ensley Determined To Maintain
 High Standard of
 Efficiency.

Ensley, February 22.-(special.) )-J. L. N Cook, white man about 9 years of age. was instantly killed this morning near 12 o'clock at No. mine by coming in contact with a live wire. Cook was employed as trip rider on the electric motor cars and was hauling coal from the west heading. Coming out with load of cars the trolley slipped off the wire. Tn attempting to replace the trolley Cook came in contact with the wire, receiving the full force of the current, about 5O0 volts. He fell across the track. The mo- torman and others went to his assistance, and though they tried for 30 minutes to revive him. he was past help. Death was apparently instantaneous.
 His body was brought to the surface and taken in charge by Echols & Ang- win. Cook resided with his parents on Avenue D and Twenty y-fourth street, and was well known and popular among his associates. He had only been at work about three hours when the accident oc- cured. Singular to relate, though he re- ceived the full strength of the current through his body, there is not the slight est trace of burn or scar. Funeral ar- engagements have not been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
. Subscription for Church.

Tomorrow morning, after 8 short ser mon by the pastor, Rev. B. B. Glasgow a subscription will be taken from the congregation for the benefit of the new church fund which the members of the Methodist church will build this spring At a meeting of the general committee of twenty-five this week several thous- and dollars was subscribed and the names and amounts will be read out Sunday morning. It is proposed to build church to cost in the neghhorhood of 5000 on the church's lot, corner of Avenue c and Twentieth street. The plans are yet to be selected, this portion of the work be- ing in the hands of special committee, of which W. B. Bridge is chairman. Much enthusiasm Is manifest among the mem- bers and from the first suggestion that new edifice be erected. the work has been carried on with great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
InstaIl Flre Alarm system.

The volunteer fire department held an enthusiastic meeting last night at the sub-station. Palmer Terrace. Nearly every member of the department was present It was decided to install at once a fire alarm system for the Fifth ward the same to be paid for by popular sub scription. Quite an amount had already been raised, so the apparatus will be ordered at once. Mayor D. F. Sugg and Alderman J. A. Dupuy were present and made liberal donations to the fund. The citizens of the Fifth ward are giving their encouragement and support to the fire laddies, who are determined to attain a standard of efficiency second to none in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Special Sunday Night Services.

Special services will be held at St. An thony's Catholic church, Avenue H and Twenty-first street. Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Special music has been ar ranged by the choir. Signor Canarl, of Birmingham, will sing Lucci's Ave Maria. MT. Canarl possesses a rich tenor voice of rare and sympathetic quality. Several chorus numbers have been arranged. The service will consist of vespers, sermon and benediction of the most blessed sa- crament The sermon will be preached by Rev. W. H. Slayen, pastor of the Ca tholic church at Whitesboro, N. Y.
 Father Slaven is spending the winter in the south and is numbered among the great preachers of the Catholic church in the state of New York. All are cor dialIy invited to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Erom Eatina House Viewpoint.

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Representative Francis w Cushman of Washington. the humorist of the house, was born in Iowa. When he was a boy he and 8 friend started west They walked The going was not very good, and when they reached omaha Cushmans friend decided that was Tar enough Ewest for him and stayed Tor a time, too, and both of the emigrants got jobs as walters in the railroad eat ing house. After Cushman had saved a little money he went on to Washing ton. His fried decided to stay In the eating house. and so they separated When Cushman was elected to Congress the first time he stopped on al Omaha and found his friend still work ing in the eating house.
 What are you doing now, Frank the old friend asked.
 why, I am living in Washington, and I am a congressman now. l have been elected to Congress.
 You don't say" commented the friend. "Ain't you sorry you didn't stay here? You might have been boss of this eating house If you hadn't gone trapesing off there farther vest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Cosmos Club Entertains.

The Cosmos club held q very interest ing session at the home of Mrs. o. c. Cowan Friday afternoon. After the bus mess was transacted the programme was taken up. The reading of King solomon was finished. A beautiful sketch or James Lane Allen, by Mrs. c. C- Jonn- son was read: also fine paper by Mrs. Cowap. A comparison of Imogen and Rosalind, Act III of Cymbeline, was read. The discussion following was quite inter esting. During the evening refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Fred B. McWiIIIams Dead.

Frank B. McWillams, a pioneer cit izen of Jefferson county, died early this morning at his residence, Palmer Ter race.
 He had been in i'll health for some months past, but was not considered seri- ously i'll. He recently suffered an at tack of la grippe which resulted in his death this morning. MT. McWilliams was born near the place where he died. He was 54 years of age and was a man of many noble traits of character and was universally liked by those who knew him. He leaves an only daughter, Mrs. w. A.. Robinson, and brother, J. C. McWilliams. and a large number of rel atiyes to mourn his loss. Funeral serv- ices at the residence at 10 a. m, Sum day. Interment will be made at the family burial grounds at Bethlehem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Personal and General.

A number of the officials of the Pitts burg Steel Construction company are in the city looking over the construction work being erected by them. It is un- derstood they are here principally to make arrangements for commencing work on the steel tipple at No. 13 slope.
 There were three cases of public drunk enness, one case of larceny and three craps shooters on the docket of the po- lice court this morninf. Mayor D. F. Sugg imposed a fine in each case.
 M. E. Springfield, who underwent an operation for an eye trouble at the Davis infirmary last Wednesday. is improving rapidly. He is 8 brother of Mrs. c. S. Mosely-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23
Injured in Eiaht.

Louis Eckert, roller at the rail mill, and J. w Brown, an engineer. engaged in a difficulty at the steel mill last night. Eckert being rather severely injured by being struck on the head with hammer in the hands of Brown.
 The affray was brought about by dis pute over some water connection between Eckert and Superinte --dent Fink. Brown somehow became involved with the re- suit above stated. Eckert was taken to the Cunningham hospital and after his wounds were dressed he was taken home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-23

We are now in position to place long term loans, at low interest on choice business and residence property.
 STEINER BROS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
SURRENDER.S WHEN
TOLD OF WARRANT
FOREMAN SAYS CONTRACTOR
AUTHORIZED BAD CHECKS
Denies Blame for Bogus Money Orders
Given to Russian Laborers on
Roscoe RaIIroad-EmpIoyer
Is Missing

b. Marouchess, who acted as secre-
tary and timekeeper for Alexander BIZ
anchi, a contractor for a three-mile
railroad near Roscoe, surrendered him
self to Constable Frank Cochran yes
had been issued for his arrest on the
charge of uttering a check for $27.50 to
T. Fitzgerald when he had no funds In
the Metropolitan Bank and Trust COM
pany, on which the check was drawn.
A warrant was also issued for Bian-
chi, but 1t is believed he has fled to
Mexico. Bianchi is charged with issu-
ing fraudulent check to John Svere-
duck on March 10, but 1t Is believed
this check Is but one of large number
of a similar nature.
Bianchi suddenly disappeared a few
days ago, after paying off his workmen
in checks. These checks when present
ed to the bank were declared to be
worthless, as there were no funds to
meet them.
A large number of Russian laborers
called at the district attorneys office
yesterday asking for complaints against
Bianchi. But one, however, was issued,
this being considered sufficient to cause
the mans arrest when his whereabouts
are made known.
J. Fitzgerald, complaining witness
against Marouchess, was construction
foreman on the new road. Marouchess
says he made out the check without
evil intent, claiming that Bianchi told
him he had placed funds In the bank In
his name.