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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
IRISH LEAGUE SESSION.
The Delegates Got Right Down to
 Business To-day.

Boston, Sept 23.-The delegates to the national convention of the United Irish league, which had its formal opening at very short .ses- sion yesterday, to-day began in real earnest the work of the convention.
 When Edward Devoy of St Louis rapped the convention to order, the chairmen of a number of commit tees were ready to report upon their work. These reports told largely of the work of organization In this country.
 A number of resolutions had been prepared to be considered at the forenoon session, and it was antici- pated that these would prove the feature of that meeting.
 The election of national officers was the chief item in the pro- gramme for the afternoon.
 Prior to the opening of the con- vention this morning, John E. Red mond, NJ. P. Joseph Devlin, M. P. and John Fitzgibbon, the Irish en- voys to the convention, were ten dered reception by the students of Boston college.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
THE COTTON OUTPUT.
Census Report Shows Falling Off
 in Consumption.

Washington, Sept 23.-The census bureaus report shows total of 4,575,438 running bales consumed in the United States during the year ending August 31 last, compared with 4,984,936 for 1907.
 The total stocks on August 31, 1908, were 1,233,62S, of which 596,432 bales represent manufac- turers stocks and 637,196 in the hands of other holders. The total number of spindles was 27,S45,531, compared with 26,939,415 las. year. There were 27,399,S96 spin dies in 1908 which consumed some cotton and 445,635 were idle throughout the year. The total present spindles are classified as 22.914,561 rin gand 4,930,970 mule.
 The total number of cotton con- suming spindles was 25,Sl1,681 for 1906.
 The statistics of cotton taken, consumed, and of stocks are for all establishments using raw cotton, in cluding cotton mills, woollen mills, hosiery and knit goods establish ments, those engaged in the manu- facture of mattresses and the like;' statistics of cotton consuming spin dies include those which consumed cotton only during the year and do not include those which consumed cotton mixed with other fibers. The totals of the table include 6,596 bales of foreign cotton in 1908 and S,665 in 1907 consumed by manu- lecturers in the cotton growing states and 100,S66 bales in 1908 and 131,703 bales in 1907 consumed by manufacturers in all other states. The statistics of both domestic and foreign cotton are in running bales, gross weight.
 The full report, giving detailed statistics and other data will be ready for distribution the latter part of October The statistics in this report for 1908 are preliminary and subject to slight corrections in the final report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
GETS THIRTY YEARS
Backenssck Nan Charged With MurderiDg Bis Amt Plead
 Gully Today.

Hackensack. N. J., Sept 23.--Au- gust Eberhard, on trial for the mur- der of histaunt. Mrs Ottilie Eber- hard. to-day changed his plea to guilty, and was sentenced to serve thirty years in state prison.
 Eberhard was grocer's clerk of New York and was charged with hay ing killed and robbed his aunt, Mrs 0ttillie Ebehard, and with having shot his cousin. Miss ottillie Eber- hard. The prosecution yesterday scored a telling point against Eber- hard when 1t succeeded, after a sharp legal battle, in having an alleged confession of the prisoner read to the jury. As soon as the alleged confes- sion was read, the state rested its case, seemingly confident that the young mans part in the shooting and robbery had been established.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
YALE BUSY TO-DAY.
Students Nearly All Back and Will
 Start Work Tomorrow.

New Haven, Sept 23.-Yale uni versity awoke to life to-day by the thrush of students who tomorrow will take up their courses with the opening of the 207th academic year Registration in every department be- gan to-day. On telephone poles and trees notices of all kinds were dis played as means of information to new and old students. Chief among these was the call for the parade of classes tonight and the wrestling championships between the freshmen entering class was made up of husky lads, but the first glimpses of he freshmen this year as they move about in groups is that the class is nearer an average of other years. The university opens with many changes in the buildings and in the force of instructors. One new dormitory- Haughton hall--is going up on Grubb street, for academic men and new dormitory--the Leet Oliver Memorial, for Shelf men, is about completed on Hillhouse avenue.
 The Yale News made it's first ap- pearance for the year to-day. The prospects in football are declared to be excellent, and on paper the team which will represent the university is considered to be the best in many vars. The men for fall rowing will be called out at once. Two new shells which have been built in Eng land is expected within few weeks. These boats are to be rigged side seated, the same as the boats which ar used in England. The two shells were ordered by Coach Kennedy dur ing the Olympic races.
 The excavation for the Carnegie swimming pool in the gymnasium yard has been completed and the con- tractors are now putting up the side walls The completion of the pool is promised for February so that swim ming competitions may be held there in the late winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
WIRELESS TO HONOLULU.
Operator Who Overheard Vessels at
 Sea Think It Is Coming.

Honolulu, Sept 23.-1he prospect of early wireless communication be- tween the western coast of the United States and the local station recently equipped for service Is made prob able by the announcement yesterday that the operator in this city had overheard several messages between San Francisco and vessels at sea or other coast stations. Early last even- ing a message from some 'undeter- mined coast point for San Francisco, intended for delivery at the Fair mont hotel, was heard in transit and later in the day there was recorded a message sent from San Francisco to Captain Matson aboard the steamer Lurline, then off the coast. It has beer discoyered that the instruments may be so adjusted as frequently to receive messages In part or in whole while San Francisco is conversing with Point Loma or other coast sta- tions. A powerful sending apparatus is now being installed here and 1t is hoped taat a more effective commun- ication will soon be established.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
COLLISION IN FOG
Trolley Csrs h Philadelphia Cane Together To-day y--
 About Fifty Iplorsd.

Philadelphia, Sept 2S.-Fog was responsible for a head collision be- tween cars on the Southwestern Trac- tion Co.'S line between this city and Chester in which about fifty persons were injured, several perhaps fatally. A car leaving Philadelphia with workmen employed at an out of town plant was speeding along the single track with seventy-two men on board when suddenly a car coming from Chester loomed up in the fog. Before brakes could be applied there was a terrific crash Men were hurl- ed in every direction and both cars were wrecked Besides those most seriously hurt a score or more are in various hospitals with broken arms and other injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
CAR HITS AMBULANCE. Was Not Seriously III. But Shock
 Causcd Death.

New York, Sept 23.--In response to summons for medical aid, Coro- ner Robert Schlemm of West Hobo ken, sent his ambulance yesterday to Malone street and Clinton avenue where Stephen Temple, 3S years old, of s24 Malone street, had been stricken with temporary illness. Schlemm's son drove the ambulance, and after placing Temple inside, started for North Hudson hospital.
 Schlemm was talking with the pa- tient at Morgan street and New York avenue when a trolley car of the Un- ion Hill line collided with the ambu- lance Schlemm was thrown into the roadway but recovered quickly and returned to look after his patient. He discovered that Temple was dead.
 Physicians said that the shock of the collision was responsible for his death, although the ambulance was only slightly damaged. The motor man and conductor were arrested but later paroled in the custody of the trolley company's officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
TO HAVE BLACK DOLLS.
Buying White Ones Because Those
 of Their Race Were Ugly.

Lexington, Ky, Sept 23.-At the meeting of the Colored National Baptist association, composed of ne- gro leaders from all par:s of the world, in session here, the following resolution was passed yesterday:
 Whereas our publishing board, of Nashville, Tenn, under the man agement of Dr R. H. Boyd is prepar- Ing to supply long-felt need in a factory for negro dolls; and,
 Whereas, our people for nearly half a century. because of the un- comely and deformed features of ne- gro dolls, have spent thousands of dollars on white dolls for Christ mas, etc; therefore, be it
 Resolved, that we do here and now give our indorsement and hearty approval of the negro doll factory and not only urge the patron age of the people of our churches as Baptists, but of the race at large throughout the United States"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
FATHERS LETTER
found in Pocket of San Domingo
 Youih Charged Win Mur. derIng Priest
REFUSED HIM MONEY

New York, Sept 23.-In Enrique De Lara, the Santo Domingo youth who was arrested last night charged with the murder of Father Arthura Asencio in Central park on Sep tember 14, the police believe they have counterpart of the prodigal of old. It appears that Le Lara, who is only 17 years old, Is the son of a prosperous importer at Moca, Santo Domingo, who also has extensive business connections in Europe. The lad was given good elementary education in his home country and then sent abroad to fit himself for a profession. He had chosen dentistry and went first to Bremen, Germany. for a preparatory course. The police say that the boy fell into evil ways after leaving home and whSn his course at Bremen was completed in- stead of obeying the paternal injunc- tion to go to Paris and complete his studies, he started out to see the world for himself Finally he reached New York and, tiring of riotous liv- ing, appealed to his father for funds for him to return home. The fathers reply, written in Spanish, was found in the young mans pocket at the time of his arrest. It was flat re- fusal to send the boy as much as a penny. You must conform to the conditions you yourself have brought about" the father wrote. You must pay the price of your misconduct" :" What that price may be now only time and the laws tedious process will tell. To-day he is prisoner charged with having murdered ard robbed his friend, the Rev Father Asencio, priest whom he had known in Santo Domingo before his wan dering began. The police declare the lad has made a complete confession to them, maintaining that the shots which caused the priests death were fired by him while he was in frenzy because of an improper proposal made to him by Father Asencio. De Lara is alleged to have told the. po- lice he rifled the unconscious mans pockets and then hurried away. He left the revolver from which the fatal short was fired lying near the body and expected that the death of the priest would be looked upon as suicide. Later, the police say, De Lara confessed that he had stolen s150 and several gold watches from the priests trunk several days be. fore the shooting. Pawn tickets showing that the watches had been pledged by De. Lara were found in his possession at the time of his ar rest,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
BRIDGES BURNED.
Stage Drivers Tell of the Havoc in
 Adirondack Mountains.

North Creek, N. Y, Sept 23.- The last 12 hours have not improv- ed the forest fire conditions. Re- ports that tile Adirondack forest fires are being held in satisfactory check and have not done serious damage as yet, are not justified by conditions hereabouts. Every mail stage driver coming into North Creek from all points of the com pass tell the same story. Buildings are burning in few localities and many others are threatened. A few small bridges have been destroyed.
 Fires have broken out on the south branch of Moose river at Eagle bay of the Fulton Chain and at Remsen on the New York Central's Adirondacks division. and numerous small fires are appearing along the railway lines. The big lumber con- panies are suffering heavily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
To Investigate Railways.

Washington, Sept 23.-The Chi nese government, according to ad- vices received at the state depart ment from Minister Rockhill. at Pe- king, is about to send two commis- sioners to investigate the question of the railway administration in the United States. In recent years there has been considerable railroad build ing in China and there are many questions that require consideration in their administration. The com missioners are Chentu and Wuhsun. They will sail from Shanghai on the steamship Siberia for San Francisco on the 24th inst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
HIS SPINE INJURED.
Student at Worcester "Polvtech' In.
 iured in Rush.

Worcester, Mass, Sept 23.-As a result of a conflict between members of the sophomore and freshman class es of the Worcester Polytechnic insti- ute last night, Emil Gran of West Wareham, Mass, member of the so- phomore class, is at the city hospital to-day with his spine seriously in- chest down.
 A rush" in which Gran was in- jured occurred on the common. Some 200 students were engaged in the struggle.
 Gran lost his footing. fell and was trampled upon before his plight was discovered. He was taken in an un- conscious condition to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Arms, Lsns and the Man.

How many of us have noticed that we walk with orr arms @ well as with our legs? ting on grassy slope overlooking seaside promenade was struck by the mechanical swing of the arms of the stream of passersby-the right arm always keeping position with the left leg and the left arm with the right leg. By attempting to reverse the order of the swing I fo-nI that I had tendency to progress ike a crab. while the effort to keep then fixed hy the tide was ike the shutting of the steam from the engine. Arms and the rnnr mr<t be amended to arrs. legs and the nian,-Ioedon Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
To Pick Up Passengers.

Melbourne, Sept 23.-The steam CT Manuka is due to-day at Tanning Island from Vancouver. She will proceed to Christmas Island, about 100 miles away, and pick up the re- mainder of the passengers and crew of the wrecked steamer Aeon. Some members of the crew are at Tanning Island. The captain of the Aeon re- ports from Tanning Island that,
 there Is very little chance of salvag- ing the steamer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
M0NvETT SQUEALS
CorDersd By Brysu Be Pais ihe Blame of BasEeIl Story on
 Charles Squire.

Columbus. O., Sept 23.-"If ] charged Governor Haskell wrongful ly, 1t is because Charles Squire gave me his name." Frank Monnett. for mer attorney-general of Ohio, to-day made this statement in the private car of William J. Bryan. He de- clared, however, he could not exon crate Governor Haskell from the charge that had been made, that he was a party to the s500,000 bribe fund of the Standard oil Co, nor could he condemn him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
CRUISER AGROUND.
The Yankee in Thick Fog Struck
 Spindle Rock.

Newport, R. l., Sept 23.-The cruiser Yankee, while bound from Cuttyhunk for Newport, for. coal, early to-day, in thick fog ran aground on Spindle rock. She is re- ported to have made some water in one of her compartments, but the sea is calm and she is resting easily. The submarine tender, Nina, statton- ed It New Bedford, has been ordered to her assistance and the naval tug, Chickasaw, and the torpedo boat Morris are being held in readiness at the torpedo station here to give further aid if needed. It is beliat. ed that the Yankee can be floated with little damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Tuberculosis Congress.

Washington, Sept 23.-The dele gates who are gathering here fo- the International congress on tubercu- losis. whose formal session begin on Monday next, are taking great inter- est in the exhibits which are open to the public at the national museum All day to-day there were demonstra- tions by those in charge of the diff ferent state exhibits. These were accompanied by living pictures and lectures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Columbia's New Year.

New York, Sept 23-With the matriculation of record class of 1911 students Columbia university to-day began another college year. The formal opening will take place late this afternoon The college au- thorities report this years registra- tion as exceeding that of last year. This year the enrolment is particu- larly heavy in the school of engineer ing in which Prof Arthur Walker is the new head of the metalurgical de- partment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
JUMPED INTO RIVER.
Sensational Suicide of a Pittsburg
 Man Last Night.

Pittsburg, Sept 23.-R. J. Hood, 25 years old. of 1,41S Sandusky street, North Side, committed sui eide last night by jumping from the Seventh street bridge into the AL legheny river. Just before this jump. Jacob Zimmerman, and Hood. strangers to each other, met on the bridge. Have a drink?" Said Hood.
 No, thank you," replied Zim- merman.
 Well, goodbye then, old man, 7 and with the words Hood leaped over the rail to his death.
 It was several hours before his body was found and identified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23

Local showers have occurred dur ing the past 24 hours in the south ern, western and central sections.
 There is no well defined storm area east of the Rocky Mountains but slight depression over Lake Su- perior Is producing cloudy and show. cry weather in the western portion of the Lake region.
 This is likely to pass too far north to produce rain in this vicinity.
 Temperatures below freezing were reported from the British northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and unsettled weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Largest Steel Order.

Pittsburg, Sept 23.-What is said to be the largest single order for steel plate ever received by the Carr negie Steel Go came yesterday from the Pittsburg Steamship Co, when that firm ordered S0,000 tons Of steel plates to be used in building ore vessels at the Lorain, O., docks. To fill the order work in the plate mills previous closed was begun last night. Most of the structural milla of the company also will resume op- erations as result of the order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Hisgen at Houston.

Houston, Tex, Sept 23.-Thomas L. Hisgen, nominee of the Indepen- dence party for president, addressed an audience last night, launching into denunciation of the Standard Oil Go as one of the most dangerous of all trusts. He complimented the people of Texas on the wholesome ness of the antitrust laws they have enacted. He said the trusts over shadow all other issues in the pres ent campaign. The remainder of his address was reiteration of recent speeches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Assaulted by Cubans.

Havana, Sept 23.-J. c. Tarler. in charge of the affairs of the Ameri- can legation in the absence of Min ister Morgan, was assaulted by q Cuban here last night. It happened in a well known restaurant. The as- sault was unprovoked and several Cubans were concerned In 1t. The escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Government Watching.

Washington. Sept 23.-The forest fires in various parts of the country are being watched carefully by the government. The forestry service has arranged for a complete report from an agent sent to investigate the situation in the northwest The weather bureau to-day predicted that there probably would be copious rainfall about the latter part of the week in the Mississippi river region, and that the rain probably will con tinue for three or four days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Bcyeridge Will Reply.

New York, Sept 23.-A reply to William J. Bryans Indianapolis speech on Business and the Trusts" will be made Friday night at Carne- hall, this city, by Senator Albert J.. Beveridge of Indiana, who will open the republican campaign in New York. The republican national com mittee announced to-day that this speech will be the first in series of speeches that Senator Beveridge has prepared in answer to the spechs that MT Bryan is making on various campaign issues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Wright Getting Better.

Washington, Sept 23.-Orville Wright, who has been at the Fort Myer hospital since the aeroplane accident in which he was injured and Lieutenant Selfridge killed, con- tinues to improve. He slept prac- tically throughout the night and the benefit from the rest was appar- ent to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
sherman Will Talk.

New oYrk. Sept 23.-Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee James S. sherman on Friday noon will address the local members of the Commercial Travellers Sound Money league of the United States. reorganization which is working for the election of Will liam H. Taft and MT sherman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Cases Not Developed.

Berlin, Sept 23.-Up to noon to- day none of the seven cholera sus- poets in the virchow hospital had de- velopen the malady. nor had bac- teriological examination demon strated the presence of the disease among the persons being detained along the Russian frontier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Died at Seymour.

Seymour. Sept 23.-@James Swar, one of the leading manufacturers ot mechanics tools In the United States, died to-day at the age of = years. He was president. treasurer and principal owner of the James Swan Manufacturing Go. Hc had been III for over a year. He Is sur vfyed by three children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
He Was Thaw,s Lawrer,

New York, Sept 23.-A Russell Peabody, one of the leading attor- neys for Harry K. Thaw. in his trial for the murder of Stanford White, died suddenly at Babylon, L. l., to- day of pneumonia ne had been III only since last Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
DRANK CARBOLIC ACID.
Bristol Man Was Respondent and
 Ended His Life.

Bristol, Sept 23.-Horace R. Bar mum, 60 years of age, was found dead from carbolic acid poisoning in his home here to-day. He had been Respondent of late, although he worked all day yesterday and late into the night. He leaves a widow and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Brew Masters Go Home.

Albany. N. r.. Sept 23.-The Unit ed States Brew Masters association concluded it's convention here to-day. After brief business session the del- egates attended barbecue at Dobler park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Asiatic Cholera

St Petersburg. Sept 23.-The Asi- atic cholera is appearing in the upper classes of society. Among other cases one was discovered in the palace of Prince Oldenburg, cou- sin of the emperor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Tun Neero,s Haneed

Charleston. Miss. Sept 23.-Ned Bowies and Jim Burlington. negroes. were hanged here yesterday for the murder of John Nathan, a white
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Rain Next Week.

Washington. Sept 23.-Forecaster Garriot of the weather bureau to-day says that the drought throughout the country will be broken about the beginning of next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Taft Of for Chicago.

Cincinnati, Sept 23.-William Taft began to-day the first of his three speech making trips, leaving for Chicago, where he will speak to- night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
Colby May Win.

Newark, Sept 23.-Returns from yesterdays primaries assure thc nomination of Everett Colby for sen- ator-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Thursday; light varia- ble winds.