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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
LABOR LEADER GOMPERS
 GIVES OUT CORRESPONDENCE
He Says Sessions of Inc American Federation Are Always n
 Every Facility For Representatives Inc Press 10 0bsvs ibe Dopgs and Take Mole of What Trsnspires.

Washington, Oct 9.--President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has made public correspondence received by him re- lating to the proposition of "the cor porations' auxiliary company" of the Chamber of Commerce building, Cleveland, O." to furnish a complete report of the entire proceedings of the convention including secret ses- sions" of the Federation of Labor to be held in Denver in November. In replying to those who forwarded let ters from the Corporation Auxiliary Co to MT Gompers he called attention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Harvard Professor III.

Boston, Oct g Professor Charles Eliot Norton of Harvard, prominent as an author and authority on art and literature, and professor of his tory at Harvard university up to 1898, since which time he has been professor emeritus at that institu- tion is seriously i'll at his home in Cambridge. Professor Norton has been confined to his bed since Sep tember. No specific ailment is re- sponsible for Prof Norton's condi- tion, other than the general break down that accompanies old age. Professor Norton is now S1 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
ONE MAN KILLED
4 Numbsr oi Others Injured.
 Que Perhaps Fatally. When -, Cars Net Read On.

Haverhill. Mass. Oct 9.-One man, was Killed, one received probab- ily fatal injuries while a score of oth- CTS were hurt, none dangerously, in a collision between two Boston and Northern Electric cars on Main street in the Bradford district of Haverhill, just across the Merrimac river to-day. Each car contained about 45 passengers. One was bound for this city. and was laden with shoe factory operatives; the other was a special car carrying a gang, of Italian -labOrers mostly, res idents of, Boston, from this city to Andover where a. short line of track is under construction. Nearly all of the injured men were Italians from Boston. ".
 The dead:
 Emery Jones, 70 years old of South Groveland.
 Fatally injured:
 Ben Dresser of Haverhill, motor- man of the Haverhill bound car. Both his legs were crushed and his entire body was covered with cuts and bruises. All information con- corning the accident was withheld by the company, the officials of which even refused to tell the names of the car crews. The exact cause of the accident could not be learned for a certainty, but it is said that the crew of the laborers' special either did not notice or disregarded sig nal on the Bradford bridge and att tempted to reach switch on Main street in the Bradford district ahead of the Haverhill bound car. A thick heavy mist from the Merrimac river hung over Haverhill and Bradford this morning and the motormen were unable to see two hundred feet ahead of them.
 The cars were both racing down heavy grades which converge at the foot where Main and Central streets come together. One of the cars was telescoped by the other. TLe body of MT Jones was forced, in an up- right position through the front par tition and wedged tightly in the wreckage. He was not released for more than 20 minutes during which time he remained conscious and suf- fered awful agony. The moment he was released he died Motorman Dresser was buried under mass Of wreckage and like Mir Jones was conscious throughout. He did the work of rescue. At the hospital to which he was taken it was said that he could not survive his injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09

Rev John Russell, P. R., New Ha- ven; masters of ceremoies, Rev J. c Murray, Rev E. Nj. Hayes and Rev J. F. Quinn; chaplains to the bishop giving absolution, Rev John Van Noort, Putnam; Rev Michael Me- Keon, New Haven; Rev Hugh Trea- nor, Norwich; Rev Charles J. Nc Elroy, P. R., Bridgeport; Rev Walter J. Shanley, P. R., Danbury: Rev John T. Winters, New Britain;t Rev James P. Donovan, D. D., P. R., and the Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, Hart. ford.
 The sermon was preached by Right Rev Bishop Matthew Harkins of Providence, a close friend of the late bishop. He took his text from the first book of Kings. chapter 12, verses 3 and 32 He reviewed the life work of Bishop Tierney. especial ly dwelling upon his earlier years in Providence. He paid an eloquent and touching tribute to the memory of the deceased and commented in glowing terms upon the remarkable record Bishop Tierney had made in the diocese of Hartford.
 At the conclusion of the sermon the final absolution was pronounced by the archbishop, assisted by the bishop of the archdiocese The body was then placed in the crypt. The cathedral was crowded during the ceremony. Several hundred peo- pie stood in line, for an hour before the doors were opened, in order to be sure of a seat. The Gregorian chant was beautifully rendered by the choir and priests. The active pallbearers were P. F. Finnegan, P. NJ. Green, Edward Fox, M. J. Lin- non, William Connors. George Des- tard, T. J. Butler and Frank Gallery. There were $50 priests in attend ance during the obsequies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
CoRoNER's FINDING.
No Blame Is Attached to Any One
 for Fatality.

TOT rdtdiltys
 Deputy Coroner Makepeace has prepared his finding in the case or the deaths of four persons by as- phyxiation. It is as follows:
 Deceased, with Salvatore de Pietro, Bacetta Lucia and Luigi Passamano, roomed on the third floor of No 102 Bank street. On the night of Octo- Der all four men slept in the same room with all the doors and windows closed. No gas was used in the apart ment. In the room in which the de- ceased slept the chandelier pipe with its stopcock had been removed some time ago, leaving an open feed pipe attached to the ceiling. This pipe ran back through the hallway and through the floor to meter in the apartment below. This meter was arranged to deliver specified quan- tity of gas to both apartments when a 25 cent piece was placed in a slot. The records of the Gas company show that this meter was supposed to be in use but that 1t had not actually been used for some time the last money having been collected from it March IT, 1908, although 1t had been ex- amined by collector as late as Sep tember 23, 1908.
 On the afternoon of October ', Ma than Solotorof and his wife moved into the apartment containing the meter. At 3:30 a. m.. October s, di- rectly after the finding of the boeies, l examined the meter and found that the cock was turned off, shutting off any further escape of gas; that a 25 cent piece had been placed in the slot and about one-third of the amount of gas purchased had been consumed. Although the Solotorofs assent that they made no attempt to use the gas, it seems certain that one of them deposited the money and turned the cock admitting gas into the meter. In doing this they had no reason to suppose that the meter supplied any but their own apartment. The con- dition of the fixtures on the floor above, even If known to them, could not have put them on notice that it was dangerous to turn on the gas in their own apartment. Nor did the Gas company, in my opinion, have any opportunity or duty of inspecting the pipes which were in the private rooms of these apartments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
BODY CAME ASHORE
Wss That of sevea Year Old Boy Who NysierIously Dlssp-
 psared Ten Days Ago. !.

Belford. N. J., Oct 9.-1The body of Q 7-year-old boy which was washed ashore here last Tuesday was identi- fled to-day ass that of Harold Mc- Cloud. who disappeared, mysteraously from his home in Brooklyn ten days ago. The Identification was made by the childs mother, who insisted that Harold was Kidnapped. To-day Mrs McCloud told the coroner she is cer- tain the child was carried away by his father who, she said, is not her husband, Alexander McCloud, but a well known lawyer,who Is about to be married to wealthy woman in New York. She had known this man be- fore she met MT McCloud, she said, and 1t was1as a result of McCloud learning of this acquaintance that he left her less than year after their marriage. 'I met this man more than seven years ago." she told the coroner. He was student in Columbia university then. Less than a year after my boy was born he de- serted me and have not seen him In years until I met him on the street in Brooklyn three weeks ago. He ques- tioned me about Harold and I told him where our boy lived"
 Mrs McCloud declares that ten days after she had talked with this man. the boy was enticed to cab occupied by man and woman and hurriedly driven away.
 She declared to-day her belief that the lad was murdered but the coroner said an examination of the body re- vealed nothing that would lead to suspicion of foul play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
READY FOR TRIP.
Eighty-six Balloons to Take Part in
 This Contest.

This Contest.
 Berlin. Oct 9.-Eighty-six bal looms have assembled here to take part in the series of airship con tests that begin tomorrow and con- tinue through Sunday and Monday. Among the pilots are several army aeronauts of world wide reputation. The racers will start from the sub- urb of Schmargenborf. The princi- pal event will be the contest for the International cup on Sunday for which there are 23 entries represent ing eight nations. There will be also a number of other endurance and distance races with fixed goals. The balloons were tested to-day and regulations according to six and other conditions ware decided upon.
 The three American contestants, James c. Mccoy. N. Henry Arnold and A. Holland Forbes accompanied by Brigadier-General James Allen chief of the signal corps, U. s. A.. visited the grounds to-day and obs tained official maps from the Aero club that is promoting the contests. They were given also the final in structions for pilots. During the races the pilots will drop out every half hour during the daylight loaded envelopes containing dis patches informing the Aero club of the whereabouts of their balloons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Taxicab Strike Ruse

New York, Oct 9.-A ruse by which the management of the New York Taxicab Co hopes to awe its striking chauffeurs became apparent to-day when six cabs, each occupied by two faultlessly dressed men, rolled out of the big garage in Sixty second street, and, swinging into Eighth avenue, rolled slowly along through the picket lined thorough fare. Word was passed along from point to point that the nattily at tired passengers were city detec- tives. each armed to the teeth" It was believed that with these armed decoys likely to be encountered any where, there would be considerable hesitation on the part of any strike sympathizers in interfering with the movement of the red taxicabs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
The Berlin Treaty.

Paris, Oct 9.-France, Great Brit ain and Russia have instructed their ambassadors at Constantinople to in- form the porte that every modifica- tion of the Berlin treaty will require the assent of all the signatories thereto. It is expected that the Ital- ian ambassador will make similar statement.
 France, while sympathizins with Russia's desire to open the Dar- danelles to her warships, supports the English view that the conference should merely regulate the existing situation by obtaining compensation for Turkey instead of at her ex- pense These compensations are to be largely moral and are to take the shape of the withdrawal of capituls- tions, the suppression of restrictions in Macedonia and possibly money compensation from Bulgaria for east. ern Russia. M. Stancioff, the Bull garian diplomatic agent in Paris. in. timated to-day that his government was ready to accept this last named proposal.
 1T an agreement on programme and the participation of the sigma tories of the Berlin treaty can be assured, Russia will issue the invita- tions. The conference probably will be held at Brussels.
 NJ. Iswolsky asked France to take the initiative in summoning the con- ference, but this the French govern merit declined to do. The main dan ger to the conference lies in the pus- sibility of complications in the Kal- kans during the delays incident to the elaboration of a programme and securing the assent of the powers.
 NJ. Iswolsky will return to Paris from London. Ten days therefore must elapse before the invitations can be formally issued. In the mean time France and the other powers are attempting to prevent an explos- ion in the Balkans. No oficial con firmation of the report of yesterday that the people of Albania had de- clared their independence of the sul. taon has been sreceived, but the ad- vices from Servia to-day are less re assuring. It is feared that the Ser vian government In order to save itself will have to surrender to tho popular excsitement and countenance some hostile act against Austria Hungary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
CAMPAIGN FUND
The Democrats Bsve Collected $22o. .ooo-McNelI Gives $l,0OO
 and Cary Gives $500.

New York, Oct 9.-The democratic national committee is preparing to announce next week the amount of It's campaign fund and announce the names of the contributors of amounts of $100 and over. It was learned to-day that there have been four teen individual contributions of $1,- 900 each. Among those from Con- necticut who have contributed large amounts are Archibald McNeil. $1,- 900. and Melbert E. Cary, $o00. and Dr John Cox also gave $500. The total amount contributed to date Is $220.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE
 BISHOP TIERNEY HELD TO-DAY
Impressive Ceremonies M St Jsseps Cathedral Attended By Thousands of Nourners- Bishop aarkins Delivered he Euoqy- -Oilcsrs oi ihe Mass and PalbesrerS.

Hartford, Oct 9.--In all It's sol emn grandeur pontifical high mass for the repose of the soul of Michael J. Tierney, late bishop of the diocese of Hartford, was sung in Grego-ian chant in St Joseph's cathedral this morning by 100 voices from St Thomas's seminary and the boy choir of the cathedral. Most Rev Arch bishop William Cornell, D. D.. of Boston officiated, assisted by Right Rev Monsignor Synnott, administra- tor of the diocese. The other officera Of the mass were: Deacon, Rev John
 Cooney, P. R., Meriden; sub-deacon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Ruins Still Blazing.

Richford. Vt, Oct 9.--It was gen. erally believed to-day that 19 per- sons met their death in the explosion of the grain elevator on Wednesday night, the accounts of Timekeeper W. c. Bonney, who himself was burned to death, showing the names of at least five laborers not account ed for up to the present time. The ruins were still blazing and smould- ering to-day, and probably will con- tinue sfire until the great quantity of grain is burned out. In the meantime no close inspection of the scene Is possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
BOTH WERE SHOT.
Father and Son Are Now Lying in
 the Hospital.

Boston, Oct 9.--Bartholomew J.. Donovan, of 25O West Fourth street, South Boston, and his son, George J. Donovan, who resides with his parents, were taken to the city hospital to-day suffering from bullet wounds, recei-ed according to the young men when the elder Dono- van attempted to kill his son and then committed suicide. Young Don ovan, the hospital physicians stated, would probably recover but the fa- ther's condition was considered dan- gerous. Young Donovan said this his father had been acting strange ly of late. The wives Of, the two men were in the house at the time but rushed out for the police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09

New Haven, Oct 9.-Eugene V. Debs, the presidential candidate of the socialist party, did not have long trip scheduled to-day. He left this city In the Red Special just before noon, and the train was to make stops at Woodmont. Milford and At Bridgeport the train will stay over until early tomorrow as Mir Debs will address q mass meet ing of the socialists of Bridgeport to- night. That city is large industrial center where there are many social ist clubs made up mostly of forsisn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Abruzzi.. Farewell yi.it.

Rome, Oct s.-Tne Duke of the Abruxzi and the Count of Turin drove yesterday in an automobile to Rac- congi where they visited the royal family,
 It is believed that the visit was for the purpose of leave taking previous to the Duke Of the Abruxsi's depart ure for America. which 0 said to be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09

members.
 Mir Debs said to-day that He was gratified at the splendid reception given the party in Connecticut, es- pecially the mass meeting last night. He said he contrasted 1t with the conservative reception he was accord. ed four years ago when he spoke here in hall that was not half fll- ed. He said he thought that the workingmen have been studying eco- homie conditions and are eager to re- ceive enlightenment of the socialist party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
FIRE IN HOTEL.

Guests Forced to Crawl on Hands
 and Knees to Escape.
 Milo. Me, Oct s.-Forced to crawl on their hands and knees through a section of the hallway. 25 guests barely escaped with their lives ear ly to-day from a fire which destroy ed the interior of Gould's hotel, a three story frame building.
 Joe Dumphy, the hotel clerk, was forced to jump from a second story window, but was not injured The hotel was well filled with guests. the most of whom lost their valu- ables and money. The fire. it is be- lieved, was set. The livery stable connected with the hotel also was burned. The total loss was about s20,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Croker Won't Pay Debts.

New York. Oct Sire Chief Ed ward F. Croker announced publicly yesterday that he would not longer be responsible for any debts contract ed in his name by his wife or children or by any other person or persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
CITY NEWS.

Candidate Taft will be in Water bury Monday, October 2s, arriving here at f1:lo and leaving at 11:s0. He will De here for 20 minutes. and will address those who call around to soo klrn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Killed in Meriden.

Meriden, Oct Civilian Kil- martin, 27 years of age, was killed by a freight train here to-day. He was trying to board the train when he slipped and fell under the wheels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Show ers in south. fair in north portion to- night: Saturday probably occasional rains: light northeriy to easterly vinds. increadng-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Kern in Bridgeport.

New York, Oct 9.-John W. Kern democratic vice-presidential nominee, will speak in Bridgeport October IT according to the itinerary announced to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
Killed at .Danbury.

New London, Oct 9.-James Kelly of Danbury was struck by switch engine here to-day and received in juries from which he died at the hos pital a short time later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-09
THE WAR SCARE
People oi Belgrase Begin 10 Realize That They Might Err
 In Goipg 10 War.

Belgrade, Oct 9.-The war fever among the people of Servia is dis tinctly on the decline to-day. The saner element gradually is obtaining an ascendancy over the more excited politicians and patriots, who per. sistently have demanded the immedi- ate evidence of the Servian army. Many of the firebrands to-day are beginning to comprehend that an at tempt to measure swords with Aus tria-Hungary would be equivalent to national suicide, and the opinion slowly is gaining ground that Ser vian interests probably would be best served by depending on the joint action of the powers. The local newspapers are much less inflamma- ble this morning and altogether 1t would appear that the warnings sent King Peter by France and Great Britain are proving effective. In spite of the general improvement, however, the enlisting of volunteers is still going on.
 Vienna, Oct 9.-Oficial advices received here to-day declare that the situation at Belgrade, Servia, Is improving. The general excitement among the Servians is calming down. In Vienna, the fears of a war with Servia are noticeably less. The morning papers, however, warn Servia not to play with fire as Aus tro-Hungary will not stand any nom sense. In spite of the etc as already sent.
 Constantinople. Oct 9.-The pro test of the porte concerning the an nexation by Austria-Hungary of Bos- mia and Herzegovina was dispatched to the powers today. It is practical- ly Identical to the protest against the Bulgarian declaration of inde- pendence. x x
 Doubt regarding the success of the proposed international conference persist here as it is believed that Austria-Hungary would insist that debate on the occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina be excluded.
 The reiterated reports that the Turkish government has ordered the mobilization of the army are un- founded. The government is sim ply filling up the existing deficiencies in the army corps at Adrianople and Salonki. It has, however, instructed the Turkish commanders in the Bull garian frontier to repel any ag- gression.
The Wibaux pioneer. [volume] (Wibaux, Mont.) 1907-1919, 1908-07-16
LEV T. s r e. e. X
M ark ct Report r Furnish
eel by Bow'es live
stock Comm. TO.

Practically the first shipment Of
consequence OF range cattle arrived
at Chicago today, in all something
like 80 cars. There was shipment
Of about IL loads that arrived last
Saturday, the steers Of which aver
aged LIST tb and brought S.. 80.
with % weighing 1la8 3b at S.. 2,
and the heifers. st weighing aS5 IL
brought 81. 40.
OF the 50 cars today l3 were the
E. +. Danna Montana cattle and
they sold rs follows:
l67 steers *. 1916 il q S6.lO;
l05 steers, az. 1879 1b q SG.1O: II
steers, 81. 1892 II q $50: 22S
heifers, ay. lOlOb q s.. .5u: 128
heifers, az. 1927 II a $3.50: IL
COWS. AZ. l02:} II M $3.50.
These cattle had nll had some
hay. The general market Oh ell
grades Of cattle today was II a Pc
lower than tho close Of last week.
The demand for western sheen
and lambs is improving which in
all probability is due to The fact
that packers last week raised the
price Of dressed beef. We don't
look Tor the supplies to be liberal
enough in the next two or three
weeks to cause any depression in
the market. The range sheep that
have arrived thus far have been Of
pretty good quality and fat which
seems to incicate that the range
sheep this year Will come in pretty
good flesh. The first consignment
Of feeding lambs arrived last week
and brought s., 50. Coed wester1l
ewes and wathers. ST., 90 q s.. 25
Idaho and Wyoming spring lambs.
$6.75 a 7,25; feeding sheep. s., Is
@ 29O; feeding yearlings, S4,QO @
80; feeding lambs, 81. 50 a 5. 80.
-Stockgrowers Journal.
The Wibaux pioneer. [volume] (Wibaux, Mont.) 1907-1919, 1908-07-16
BIC GAFHE SUNDAY

The local ball team has schedul.
ed q game for next Sunday With the
Beach aggregation OH our home
diamond. This game will doubt
less prove the most interesting Of
all previous games pulled off here.
as the boys are making every effort
to deliver the goods. They have
demonstrated their superiority in
the games played with Dickinson
endBellield, and a square deal will
undoubtedly win the game for them
next Sunday. Come out, every
body and see the best game ever
played at Wibaux.
The Wibaux pioneer. [volume] (Wibaux, Mont.) 1907-1919, 1908-07-16
WOOL MARKET
Montana Sales More Active
During the Past Week.

The Boston wool market has
teen active and stronger during
she Iast week, the demand for
staple wools continue very active
and helping other grades. Manu-
facturers are disposed to anticipate
their needs in staple wools, and \
fair amount Of business Ia, been
done in clothing wools, though
they are le'a lively more quite than
staples. There has been a fair
movement in the new territory
woods, fine medium Utah selling at
lo5 eeats, Oregon staple at IS and
l9 cents, medium Utah at Is
cents and fine staple territory ut 20
cents. The end Of the season in
the west is in sight, though there
IS still some wool in the hands Of
the growers in Idaho, Wyoming
and Oregon. but the choice clips
have bt en- sold. Montana is very
active, with prices advancing, re-
cent sales having been at Is W II
cents, in some cases at II q Is
cents, these prices being higher
than the dealers were willing to
pay earlier in the season.