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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
CITY NEWS.

Margaret and Mamie Gilmore were among those who contributed flowers at the funeral of Annie Mclaughlin yesterday.
 The restaurant known as Blanch- ard S on Harrison avenue has chang ed hands again. To-day the proprie- tors. Wood and Andrews, sold to Arthur A. Allen and William Smith, residents of Greenfield, Mass. They will take immediate possession.
 All candidates for the Laurel football team arc requested to meet this evening in the new dressing rooms at the corner of Mill anl South Main street at 1880 o'clock The Laurels have some promising material and expect to turn out one of the fastest elevens to be found in tre city among the smaller teams.
 Nothing can stop the flight of Chief Snagg's red flyer. Last eve1- ing when the chief with Chauffeur Grace at the wheel came to the spot on South Main street where the hook and latlder was stuck it locked as though the auto would be held up just as the chemical was stalled. But not so. The machine was cleverly steered upon the sidewalk, and in less than a moment the red devil was going like the wind to the scene of the blaze.
 Attorney Finton ]. Phelan and Terence J. Coyle of Hiu street have been appointed commissioners to hear evidence on claims against the estate of the late Miss Ellen Shiel. There are so many claims agains. the property and so much doubt con- corning their validity that 1t was deemed advisable to declare the es- tate insolvent and by appointing commissioners dispose of the claims on the evidence concerning them. The commissioners have not yet set a date for q hearing but win do SO es soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
EBERHARD'S CRIME
Jersey Justice VIII Try 10 Un. told . Crime Which Bss
 Few Parallels.

Hackensack, N. J., Sept 22.-With the resumption of the trial of Au- gust Eberhard in the county court here to-day the state continued to un- fold story of a crime which for cum ming and cruelty in design and bun gling carelessness in execution has few parallels in criminal history. The main points in the story were told yesterday. It is not in these, but in lesser details of this amazing al legged murder conspiracy that the greatest interest centers. Ottiiie Eb- erhard, the prisoners cousin and daughter of the woman whom Eber- hard is alleged to have slain, has giv- en the principal testimony against the prisoner thus far. She told the jury that Eberhard had lured her mother and herself from Austria and then enticed them to lonely spot in New Jersey, where the mother was shot to death and robbed end the witness herself was shot and slightly injured. To-day the prosecution was expected to offer in evidence what they de. clare to be a copy of confession which Eberhard is alleged to have made after he had been taken into custody and charged with the mur- der. The contention of the prosecu- tion, which is said to be partially based upon this alleged confession, is that Eberhard planned the murder long before his victim left Austria. He had learned that the elder woman, enna, where she lived, they claim, and finally appealed to her to assist him in business venture in this city. Nothing came from the request at first, but the correspondence contin- ued and finally when young Eberhard promised to marry his cousin the el- der woman sold her property In Vi- enna and with the proceeds of the sale and accompanied by her daugh- ter, she came to America. At New York the two women were met by Eberhard. Then came the tragedy at the lonely spot on the Susquehan- na railroad tracks when the elder woman was shot and robbed of $2,- 500 and the daughter barely escaped with her life. Eberhard disappeared but several days later wandered into Paterson and told story of having been captured and held a prisoner by a gang of robbers in the woods. He was promptly arrested charged with the murder of his aunt. It is beliey- ed that the defense will be Insanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
JUNIOR 0. U. A. M.
Held Annual State Convention in Wa
 terbury To-day.

The annual state convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics opened in Speedwell hall this morning with State Councillor Alfred Green of this city presiding. There were about fifty-six delegates present. Although the majority of the delegates were in this city last evening there was no business trans acted, the visitors being the guests of Winona lodge A banquet was served in Red Mems hall, Citizens bank building, after which an enter- tainment was given.
 The business of this mornings ses- sion was mainly the reading of the reports and the appointing of com mittees. After the report of the cre- dential committee was heard the finance committee made it's report. The treasury of the organization is in fourishing condition. The by law committee also made a report this morning. The session adjourned shortly before noon for luncheon.
 This afternoons session was start ed about 3 o'clock. With the excep- ton of the election of officers the chief interest to the delegates is the plan of organization. w. 0. Dauch- CT of Stamford, vice-councillor, will most probably be elected state coun- cillor. All state officers with the ex- ception of Past Councillor Parill of New Britain and Chaplain Kingsley of New Haven were present at the meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
HENDERS0N's HOUSE.
Still in the Air-0wner Will Not
 Confer With Committee.

Aldermen Scully, Spain and Buck, who were appointed by the aldermen several weeks ago to confer with John Henderson regarding the matter of benefits and damages arising to him by reason of the extension of Clark street, are not making much head way. MT Henderson refused to meet the committee and referred them to his attorney, N. k. Bronson. They have been expecting to meet MT Bron- son almost any time since but no time was fixed for a conference until yes- terday when it was agreed to meet in MT Bronson's office at 3 o'clock this afternoon, but few hours before the time set for getting together MT Bron- son notified the committee that ow- ing to an urgent professional call at New Haven in connection with the trial of the Hotchkiss Paper Box Co against the city, it. would be impossi- ble for him to keep his engagement with the committee. This upsets the plans of the committee and it may take a long time before they will be able to make another date that will be suitable to all, while there may not be any truth in it, somehow, the committee has notion that MT Hen derson and the Hon Mir Bronson is giving them a game of jolly and don t care to do any business with them. To be sure this may not be so, and in any case, owing to the desire on the part of the city government to push the Clark street project and give the people chance to get the trolley the committee will endeavor to ar range for another meeting as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
HIS SENTENCE A SPANKING. Mayor Fixes Punishment for Boy Who Struck Woman Autoist.

New York, Sept 22.-Mrs Robert Johnstone of 100 Ridgewood avenue, Glen Ridge, N. J., sister-in-law of former Assemblyman Hampden L. Johnstone of Bloomfield, while driv- ing her automobile through Washing ton street there was struck in the face with a large tomato thrown by Samuel Biola.
 The matter was reported to the po- lice, and Policeman Walter O'Neil, accompanied by Mrs Johnstone and Mayor George C. White of Glen Ridge found the boy hiding.
 Mrs Johnstone did not care to press a charge against the lad, but Mayor White insisted, finally compromising by having the offender soundly spanked by his father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
GOING IT ALONE
Chairman Mack Says Roosevelt Bss Deposed Bolh Tati and
 Hitchcock
BE ASKS A QUESTION

New York, Sept 22.-Norman E. Mack, chairman of the democratic national committee, addressed the following telegram to President Roosevelt to-day:
 T notice in the New York Tribune of this morning, that you are quoted by Timothy l.. Woodruff, chairman of the republican state committee in the following interview which MT Woodruff gave out from Oyster Bay:
 Incidentally the president re- marked that he considered 1t signifi- cant that $30O,000 had been found In the treasury of tho democratic party after Judge Parker had de- clared throughout the last national campaign that the party's treasury was receiving nothing from corpora tions; and further because 1t was announced at the time of the elec- ton that the treasury was empty. The president said that he thought 1t looked queer that such large sum of money should turn up after MT Haskell was appointed treasurer of the democratic national commit tee
 If you are quoted correctly, no doubt you have in 1nInd the publi- cation in the New York American recently that I as chairman of the democratic national committee re- ceived $300,000 from former Chair. man Taggert, which was said to be left over from the 1904 campaign. This, at that time, was emphatically denied when brought to my atten- tion. desire to say to you now, t..at there Is not a word of truth in this statement. I have not received one cent from Chairman Taggart or anyone else connected with the last campaign; neither has anyone con- nected with the democratic national committee. l am wiring you this direct as I desire to correct what seems to be an erroneous impression in your mind"
 Chairman Mack said he hoped to receive reply from the president some time to-day. His telegram to the president was directed Oyster Bay.
 After sending the telegram to President Roosevelt Chairman Mack said:
 Tt is very evident from Mir Roose-. velt's statement that both Mir Hitch- cock and MT Taft have been deposed from their position and are no long CT active factors in the campaign MT Roosevelt practically repudiates both men. President Roosevelt is running the campaign. He has not. only assumed the place of his can didate for the presidency, but he has also taken Mir Hitchcock's place; is the entire republican national com- mittee, the board of strategy, the advisory board and has placed him. self in every other position where big stick methods rule"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
WORK OF BLACKHAND
Quick Work ei New York Police men and FIremen Prevented
 Great Loss oi Life.

New York. Sept 22.-One man ser iously hurt, a dozen or more were rescued from almost certain death by policemen and firemen and the lives of a hundred more were imperilled when members of Black Hand band to-day sought to avenge two of their fellows who are now serving terms in prison. The two men were convicted recently of attempting to blackmail tenants in the big apartment house at 333 East 18th street. Almost immediately after they had been sen fenced other persons living in the house received letters bearing the Black Hand signature and warming them that the house would be de- stroyed. That the threats were not idle became apparent early to-day when a policeman saw smoke pouring from the street door and opened it to find the hall mass of flames. AL ready the tenants had been aroused by the stifiing smoke and were crowd ing the fire escapes. One man, Ni- cola De Devilo, became panic stricken and sprang through third story window to the street. He was taken to hospital in critical condition. Policemen and firemen had busy time for few minutes helping the frightened tenants down from fire escapes and high windows and in car rying from the burning building a number of persons who had fallen un- conscious from inhaling smoke. The fire was extinguished after 1t had caused damage to the extent of about S2000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
M'KEE RANKIN ARRESTED. With Nance 0'Neil-Indicted for Pro ducing Sundermann's Play.

New York, Sept 22.-On an indict. ment found by the federal grand jury for the northern district of Califor. mia in July last, charging them with violating the copyright privileges tc 'The Fires of St John,' held bs Charles Sundermann, Mckee Rankin the actor, and Gertrude Lamson known on the stage as Nance O'Neil were arrested yesterday forenoon a, the Hotel Cadillac, Broadway and Forty-third street. by Deputy United States Marshal Doonan. It is alleged that Rankin and Miss O'Neil produc- ed "The Fires of St John" at public performance given in San Francisco on July 26, 1908. The play is a four act drama copyrighted for Sunder- mann on November 22, 1904, by John w. Luce & Go of Boston.
 Rankin and Miss O'Neill were ar raigned before United States Commis- sioner Gilchrist, who paroled them both in the custody of their counsel, Robert l.. Turk of 35 Nassau street, until to-day, when each is required to furnish $1,000 bail. No date for the examination has been set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
GOMPERS LOSES
Supreme Court DecIces That ge Must ADswer Questions Abeul
 Contents of PubJIcalIou.

Washington, Sept 22.-After three hours of argument Justice Claclaugh of the supreme court of the District of Columbia to-day directed that President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reply to the question regarding the contents of the September number of the American Federationist in the course of taking his testimony. in the contempt pro- ceedings against Gompers and other officials of the federation. Alton B. Parker of New York argued that the labor officials had not violated the decree of the injunction and had kept within the bounds of their con- stitutional rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
BRYAN DEPENDS HASKELL. Serves Notice on Roosevelt and 9th. CTS Not to Misrepresent Democrats.

Detroit, Sept 22-W William Jen- nings Bryan in a telegram to Presi- dent Roosevelt to-day defended Gov ernor Haskell of Oklahoma, treasur- CT of the democratic national com mittee, against the charge that he had unlawful connections with the Standard Oil Co. MT Bryan served notice on the president that as can- didate of the democratic party 1T shall not permit any responsible member of the republican organiza- tion to misrepresent the democratic party in the present campaign" The telegram concludes with the state- ment that the democratic party IS making an honest and honorabie fight in defense of its principles and policies and expects and will demand honorable treatment from those in charge of the republican campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
FORAKER IS SILENT
No Answer 10 Roosevelt Leller Just Now. Bui May Speak
 About It later.

Cincinnati, O., Sept 22.-No an swer to the statement issued by President Roosevelt last night will be made to-day by Senator Foraker, all though he may have something to say tonight or later in the week. The senator said to-day that he had read what the president had said, but he preferred to.wait till he could look up various letters and other data on the subject discussed In order that what he might say could be final. These records are not In this city and therefore not readily availa- ble so that it might cause some slight delay before he would make any statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
To Reorganize Company.

Chicago. Sept 22.-Some of the heaviest stockholders of A. Booth & Co, now in the hands of a receiver, yesterday called a meeting of the stockholders for October l, with a view of reorganizing the company's affairs. The banks will be approach ed with proposition to extend the time of their notes amounting alto, gether, 1t is said, to two-thirds of the total liabilities, which are sched- uled at $5,500;000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Floating the Colorado.

Seattle, Wash, Sept 22.-A heavy list to port which developed when the dock was filling yesterday caused considerable difficulty in floating the cruiser Colorado, just repaired, af- ter going around at Lip Lip Point. The cruiser, careening from side to side was lowed into deep water. As she did not right when in deep water, she was moored at a pier. A diver will be sent down to examine the hull. It is thought that one of the new plates on the port side leaks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
AGED NUN GOING TO THE wILDs
Mother-Genteal of Grey Order to
 Make 2,0OO Mile Tour.

Winnipeg, Man, Sept 22.-The Rev Mother-General of the Grey Nuns in Canada arrived here yester- day afternoon en route for the Mack enzie river district for the purpose of inspecting the missions in the far north. Although 69 years old she is setting out on this long journey courageously. It involves a trip of 2.00O miles beyond Edmonton through country where dog train and canoes are the sole means of transportation.
 She will be accompanied by sev- eral Grey Nuns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Vessels Fought Fire.

New York, Sept 22.-For nearly an hour to-day half dozen ferry boats of the East Twenty-third street and Brooklyn line with thousands of passengers on board lay in the mid. dle of the East river. while firemen fought a stubborn blaze on the slips where the boats land on the New York side of the river. The pier was badly damaged,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Killed by Insane Man.

Washington, Sept 22.-Andrew Lightfoot, a mulatto inmate of the government hospital for the insane. near this city, to-day killed Patrick Maloney, an attendant, and Margaret Fallen. patient, and injured another person. The murder was committed with an iron bar and occurred in the asylum grounds. Lightfoot escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Hill in New Haven.

New Haven, Conn. Sept 22-Con- gressman E. J. Hill of the fourth Connecticut district will address the Young Mems Republican club on Sat- urday evening upon The Financial Planks in the Republican and Demo- cratic Platforms"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Kern Taking Evidence.

Baltimore, Sept 22.-John w. Kern, the democratic candidate for vice president, spent to-day taking Testimony in a law suit in which he is associate counsel and will devote the night to rest. Accordingly no political programme was arranged for the evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
SHE LEAPED FROM TREsTLE.
Dropped Thirty Feet Into Stream Left to Drown by Trolley Men.

South Norwalk, Sept 22.-Caught upon a trolley trestle leading to Roton Point, and terrified by the changing of the motorman's bell be- hind her, Mrs Mary Camp jumped yesterday morning from the bridge into the mud and water of Farms creek, thirty feet below.
 The trolley crew passed on with a laugh. The water where Mrs Camp landed was two feet deep, and as the mud was mire, she was not hurt. but when she attempted. to walk to the shore she became mired and exhaust ed and would have drowned had not James Smith, a fisherman, rescued her with his boat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
New Pastor Called.

South Norwalk, Sept 22.-St Paul's parish has unanimously ex- tended a call to Rev Louis Benning- ton Howell of Trenton, N. J., to be- come rector of the church. The po- sition has been vacant since the death of Rev Wemyss Smith several months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
John Murray Dowie Dead.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Sept 22-John Murray Dowie. aged s3 years. father of John Alexander Dowie. the founder of Zion City. and who was repudiatei by hi sson. died to-day at the home of his sons widow. Mrs Jane Dowie on White Lake, Muskegon county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Fire In Adirondacks.

Albany. N. Y., Sept 22.-Accord- ing to reports received here to-day fire wardens are warning out every available man to fight the flames near North Creek, in the Adiron- dacks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22

A long trough of low pressure ex- tending from Texas northward to North Dakota is producing consider able cloudy weather in the western and central sections. Pleasant weather with moderate temperatures continues In the eastern sections.
 The temperature Is high in the Nississippi valley.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity ] |lnif weather with slightly higher |11nperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Cholera Suspect Held Up.

Berlin. Sept 22.-Four cholera suspects two of whom were Russians who recently arrived from Russia. were taken to the hospital here to- day to await an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
Fenn for the Fourth.

Hartford, Sept 22.-E. H. Fenn of Wethersneld has been nominated for senator from the fourth senatorial republican district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22

Societies and other organizations may have circulars. bylaws. tickets. etc. printed at the Democrat ofice at short notice. Prices are reasonable and work the best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-17
MARRIED FLIRT'S
CAREER AT END
Judge Conlan Promises to Give
Otto Marine a Lesson Not
to Be Forgotten

Otto Marine, young married man,
% years of age, living at 435 Devisa-
dero street, has penchant for flirting
with and annoying young girls at skat-
ing Kinks. He prides himself on his pro-
ficiency as skater and ingratiates
himself in the good graces of the
girls by offering to teach them. He
was convicted yesterday by Police
Judge Conlan of disturbing the
peace and will be sentenced Sat-
urday, the judge remarking that he
would teach him lesson he would not
soon forget. His mother, who was in
court, told the Judge that her son was
not to blame, as she thought the girls
were able to take care of themselves.
The judge told her he was of a differ
ent opinion.
The complainant against Marine was
Mildred Ruef, 13 years of age, living
at 362 Grove street. She was at the
Chutes skating rink on the night of
July 8, and Marine followed her to Fill
more street and annoyed her with his
attentions. She took shelter in the
penny arcade near Eddy street and
asked a special officer there to protect
her from Marine j. Blum, inspector for
the San Francisco Society for the Pro-
lection of Children, happened to be in
the arcade and placed Marine under
arrest for disturbing the peace. When
searched Marine had a book in his
pocket containing the names and ad-
dresses of 26 young girls, each of whom,
1t is supposed, he had been pestering
with his attentions. Blum said that
several complaints had been made
against Marine. and he knew that
Marine had been carrying on his f1irta-
t1ons Tor the last two years.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-17
CARED MORE FOR FAST
LIVING THAN FOR WIFE
Bernard Gordon, Picture Can
VasSer, Sued for Divorce by
Wife for Cruelty

Bernard Gordon, picture canvasser,
who, when working steadily" earns
$500 a week, became tired of the re-
sponsibilities of married life and told
his wife, Gertrude, that he cared more
for fast living, it was testified, in Mrs.
Gordon's suit for divorce tried by Judge
Cook yesterday. He showed his dis
like for welded bliss by reviling his
wife, and on one occasion he struck
her with his fist and dislocated her
jaw. An interlocutory decree of -di-
vorce was granted Judge Cook also
granted Ethel Goodwin a divorce from
Thomas NJ. Goodwin on the grounds
of habitual intemperance and willful
neglect.
Emma r. Priest was granted a di-
vorce from Charles Priest by Judge
Trout on the ground of desertion.
The following suits for divorce were
filed yesterday: Ida NJ Jackson against
Osmond w. Jackson, cruelty; Mary E.
Early against Ransom NJ. Early, cruel
ty; Eva Bruce Mclaughlin against Ar
thur r. Mclaughlin, desertion; Theresa
AntoniOli against John Antonioli, in
capacity; Louis Goodbub against Ellen
Goodbub, desertion.