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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
EDUCATION FREE
Chicago Banker Gives the Boys of His Township a Novel
 Gift.

Chicago, March 30.-Worman w. Harris, Chicago banker has made novel educational gift to the boys of Racket, his native township in the Massachusetts hills. By virture of his generosity no boy in the township need go without a high school or four years.
 News of the bankers gife reached Chicago yesterday in dispatch re- porting the acceptance of the en- dowment by officials of Beckett town ship. Under the terms of the offer MT Harris will pay $5 week to every native born Beckett boy resid- ing more than one mile from Beckett or Middletield stations and attending the high schools at Westfield, Pitts burg, Springveld or Lee
 The only condition of this financial aid is that the recipient shall main tain an average of at least so per cent in his studies and that his de- pertinent shall be satisfactory. On the same terms MT Harris also offers to pay $5 week to every native born Beckett young man attending Harvard, Williams, Amherst, Boston Institute of Technology, Yale scien- tific or any state university. The payment will begin next September and continue for four years. It is estimated that at least 50 boys will take advantage of the offer during the coming year. On this basis the endowment will cost MT Harris S10,- 900 a year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
BEATEN WITH CLUB.
Bristol Man Tried to Kill His Brother
 To-day.

Bristol, March 30.-Crazed by drink, Walter Welch, 3S years old, of this place, attempted to kill his brother, Luke Welch, while the lat ter was asleep in bed by beating him over the head with a club and later tried to take his own life by cutting his throat.
 Welch is said to have been ex- tremely jealous of his brother, fear ing that his father, who is pos sessed of small estate, would leave it to Luke and that he would be cut off. Breeding over this and the ef- fects of heavy drinking are sup posed to be the cause of the assault.
 Early today Welch entered the room of his brother without awaken ing him and began beating him over the head with a club. Aroused by his sons cries his father with the help of others in the house threw Welch out of doors. He immediate ly returned and grabbed a butchers knife and before he could be prevent ed slashed his throat, inflicting sev- eral slight cuts, one of them dan gerous. He was arrested and taken to the police station and held under a simple charge of assault, his broth CT refusing to appear against him. Luke Welch's condition IS not con- sidered dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
HORSES RAN AWAY.
Animals Were Property of Water.
 bury Ice Corporation.

Two new horses of the Water bury ice corporation ran away on North Main street during the noon hour and if it had not been for the presence of mind of Fred Perry, the driver, serious damage might have been done by the spirited steeds. The horses were recently purchased and are as yet rather frisky when hitched to a vehicle. They were drawing a supply wagon of the com pany to-day when they got beyond the control of the driver and started down North Main street. It seemed as though there was nothing to pre- vent them from galloping down through the center in which case they were likely to collide with other vehicles, many of which were on the street at that time. But as the animals passed the lower garden at the junction of Cooke and North Main streets, Perry succeeded in jerking the horses around and send ing them into the driveway near the property of Lawlor and McEvoy.
 The wheels of the wagon crashed against the wall in front of the property and one of the horses was thrown heavily to the ground. It struck in such way that its nose was broken. It bled freely, but otherwise was uninjured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
JOY LINE FIRE.
Two Piers Were Destroyed Early
 To-day.

New York, March 30.-Fire on the Joy line pier in East river and an adjoining pier early to-day re- suited in the injury of several fire men and caused a loss of $150,000, and for time seriously threatened the steamer Edgemont and the scaf- folding of the new Manhattan bridge. The steamer was removed to place of safety in the stream and fireboats protected the bridge.
 Of the loss s100.000 falls upon the Joy line and s50.000 upon the Terry and Tench company, contractors who are at work on the new Manhattan bridge. Their headquarters was on the pier next to the Joy line and much stock and valuable machinery was damaged. The fire started along the piles under the flooring of the pier and fed by the coating of pitch which covered the heavy timber made rapid headway. The difficulty of the firemen was greatly increased by the fact that the surface of the pier is covered with asphalt and the fire fighters were obliged to work from small boats in the river until the fire boats arrived. Even tehn there was hard fight before the flames were subdued. Both piers were destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
ON THE TRAIL
New York Police Have One Anarchist Leader Under
 Arress
ARE SEARCHING CITIES

New York, March 30-- Alexander Berkman, the anarchist leader who served a long term in prison for all attempt to assassinate Henry C. Prick was taken into custody by the police here to-day. He will be taken to Bellevue hospital this afternoon and confronted with Selig Silverstein. the man who is charged with having thrown the bomb at the Union Square meeting last Saturday. The police say t>hat when the two men are brought together at the hospital they will be questioned closely and all effort will be made to learn whether they have anything in common. The detention of Berkman by the police was brought about through the find- ing in Silversteins rooms in Brook lyn of q card bearing Berkmans name.
 This card which was made out in Silversteins name certified to his membership in the Anarchist Fed eration Union." It bore the sigma ture of "AIexander Berkman." The police say that Berkman when shown the signature at police headquarters tody-' acknowledged that it was hIs. When he was sought out by Dews- papermen after the tragedy of Satur- day and told that his signature had been found in Silverstein's home he denied acquaintance with the wound- ed man he said that if 1t were true if the signature had been found it un- doubtedly was attached to some fof- nal letters with reference to q re- quest that he deliver an address he- fore some society. He said that many requests of this kind came to him and that frequently they are made by per- sons unknown to him. Silvehstein, who was frightfully injured by the explosion of the bomb Saturday was reported 10 have made considerable progress toward recovery to-day. The physicians at Bellvue said that unless some unfavorable development comes they believe he may recover. He IS being closely guarded in the prison ward at the hospital.
 Two detectives were said today 10 have gone from New York to some unnamtd city in the nothern part Of this state to search for members of an anarchist group who fled from this city after the bomb explosion on Saturday. Detectives are reported also to be searcing fo~ the haunts Of anarchists Tn Paterson, N. J., and it is reported that the police departments of Chicago, Denver, New Orleans and San Francisco have been asked to cooperate with the New York police in their efforts to discover any ac- complice of Silverstcin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30

Identification, and the question wheth- CT or not he removed the lining of his hat for that purpose is not of much mo- ment.
 "The other evidence before me so far as 1t is at all credible is to the effect that Grace Brown during the year pre- ceding her death had spasms' or spells from time to time in which she became unconscious. It is evident that the facts as to tl,e physical condition of Grace Brown and as to these al- legged manifestations, assuming the truth of the present statements, were easily procurable and that any infer ences to be drawn therefrom have at all times been available.
 "The theory of the defense at the trial was that Grace Brown commit ted suicide.
 "The theory now advanced is that Grace Brown was an epileptic subject and that if she had an epileptic seizure in the boat on the fatal day and if during the attack she sustained the va rious injuries found and fell into the water, the condition of her body as disclosed by the autopsy might be ac- counted for
 Contradicted by Gillette Himself.
 But this theory is wholly untenable It is conclusively disposed of by the statements, conduct and testimony of Chester Gillette himself If 1t be as- sumed that there was such a seizure and fall as might be deemed to account for the condition of the body, it is in- conceivable that they should have es- capped the observation of the prisoner, and if he had observed anything of the sort 1t is inconceivable that he should have made the statements and have given the testimony which appear in the record of the trial
 If reason is to be our guide and all the established facts are taken into consideration, there is no escape from the conclusion that brutal murder was committed and that the conviction was just.'
 The condemned man was permitted a farewell visit with his father, moth CT and aunt, Miss Catherine Gillette. Before the visit he alternately read and wrote. He was preparing a state ment which, 1t is expected, will be giv- en out after the electrocution. This statement is said to be in no manner a confession of the crime, but his yer sion of the affair.
 Mrs. Gillette's Unusual Request. Mrs. Gillette carried a white rose to the condemned cell, and her sister in- law carried q red flower. Gillette was not allowed to take the flowers, but they were placed where he could see them through the. screen in front of his cell. The parting between Gillette and his mother was deeply affecting. Mrs. Gillette's unusual request to have her sons aunt, Miss Catherine Gillette, and Miss Bernie Perrin, a friend of the family, attend the execution was de- nied by Warden Benham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
CITY NEWS.

Miss Margaret Mccarthy of Cole street is visiting friends in Bridge port.
 The will of the late Sarah Dodge was approved in probate to-day. The estate is left to the family.
 Miss Margaret Lawlor has sold her property at 139 Baldwin street con- sisting of land and four tenement house to Daniel Mcdonald of South Leonard street.
 Arrangements have all been con- pleted for the reception which will be given by the Algonquin club at Buckingham Music hall on Easter Monday evening.
 The latest donations announced for St Mary's hospital include a chalice from Martin Keefe and fam fly: room in memory of John Ryan, from Mrs John Ryan; a room in memory of John and Mary Roach. by Mrs Joseph St Louis: s room in memory of Mrs Eliza Hope by her nieces.
 The annual spring opening of A. F. Cowles, the milliner, in the Buck ingham building, will start to-mor- row and will continue on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. This exhibition will have all the flowers, pretty hats and other millinery needs on display. An invitation to attend is extended to all.
 An attempt was made this noon to release Cassidy on bail. This morning in court nothing was said about bail. the man being simply held for trial. But when his friends showed an interest in him to this extent the authorities fixed the amount at S5,OO0. the sum usually asked for in cases of attempted murder or assault to kill. When Cassidy's friends heard the amount of bail required they shook their heads as though it would he impos- sible for them to raise that sum.
 Mrs Michael Cavanaugh of 105 Ridge street died at her home yes terday morning after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, two sons. Edward and William. two daughters. Annie and Aimee, four step-chiIdren. Mrs Edward Shea. Thomas Cayanaugh Of Engine com pany No 3. Michael Cavanaugh of Engine company No 2 and Miss Nel- lie Cavanaugh: also two sisters. Mrs Daniel Calvin and Mrs Charles Boy Ian. The funeral will Le held at S:3O o'clock tomorrow morning with mass Of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church and integment in new St JOseph's cemetery
 Judge George II. COwell has ar ranged for a game Of baseball be- tween the lawyers and the doctors. All but the day and date for the game have been ready on the law vpr's side. It is the judges idea tC have John l.. Sullivan here tO um. pire the game. if possible. as he did some years ago in similar game between the lawyers and the doc. tors. when they played for the bene. fit of the Waterbury hospital. This time it is the judges idea to have the game for the benefit of the Si ysry's hospital He will not dis close the personnel Of his own team vet teesuse he wishes to get :f1s bulge on the doctors with a team that will lick any other branch iE ! the eitI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
WAGES CUT DOWN
First Day of Reduction in All Cotton Mills in New
 England.

Boston, March 30.--The general reduction of 10 per cent in the wages of New England cotton mill operatives, which was recently de- cided upon, became effective to-day in mills employing 6O,0OO persons. Next Monday the movement will ap- ply to the pay of as many more. The reduction is due to the dull state of the cotton goods market, which forced many mills to curtail production during the winter and at the present time. The city of Fall River, Lawrence and Berkshire county are not included in the gen. eral reduction but may be af- fected later on.
 There was some interest in mill circles this morning as to how the operatives would accept the cut down Several minor strikes were regarded as possible, but no serious walkout was expected at any point to-day.
 Curtailment is general throughout New England at the present time. Since January 1, it is estimated that mills with total of 10000, 1000 spindles have curtailed more or less or are doing so now. The average curtailment is placed at from 20 to 25 per cent of the production. The cotton mills of New England have about 15,OO0,0O0 spindles. In Fall River production of print cloths last week was lessened by about 5000 pieces, the largest amount held from the market this year. It is probable that most of the Fall River mills will adopt M e. Borden's policy and run on half time, closing every other week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Actress and Actor Dead.

Providence, R. l., March 50.-Mrs William P. Pryor, the actress who was shot and killed in hotel at St Paul yesterday by William W. Train CT, who afterwards committed sui eide, has appeared in this city, al- though neither she nor her husband ever had a permanent home here. Mrs Pryor and her husband had played frequently at a local vaude- vile house. Some six months ago the couple separated, It is said. Trainer is not known here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Condition of Premier Zimmerman.

London, March S0.-The condition of Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Ban- herman shows no marked change for the worse to-day, but the diabetes which apparently is ik its incurable form and from which the patient is suffering, is making gradual inroads upon his reserve vitality. To-day $ bulletin says: "The prime minister had a quiet day yesterday and d fairly good night. He continues weak, but there is no marked change in his condition"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
REWARD FOR BOMB THROwER
Thousands of Dollars Are Now Sub.
 scribed.

Telluride, Col, March 3O.-Re- wards offered for the capture of the person or persons who dynamited General Bulkeley Wells Saturday in an effort to kill him aggregate s10.- GOO. Sheriff Fitzpatrick said to-day that sufficient evidence to warrant arrests had not yet been obtained Henry Anker, waiter arrested for using incendiary language has been found to have no connection with the crime. General Wells Is suffering greatly from shock and has joined his family at Colorado Springs for rest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Gov Guild Holding His Own.

Boston, March 30.-Those in at tendance at the bedside of Governor Curtis Guild, Jr, during the night found no reason to notify Dr Fred erick B. Winslow of any important change in his patients condition up to a. m. At that hour Dr Winslow was waiting for the 9 o'clock visit to prove his belief that the governor had held his own with probably a slight improvement.
 A bulletin issued from the state house at 9 a. m. stated that there had been no marked change in the governors condition during the pre- yious A hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Accident at Target Practice.

Washington, March 30.-Durine target practice Saturday at Magda- lena bay, one hundred and forty inches of the muzzle of one of ths six inch broadside guns of ths Missouri, blew of. The fracture was a clean one and did not indicate any flaw in the metal. Practice was con. tinued and the gun vii be replaced by new one. No one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Wife's Cake Aids Escape.

Cincinnati, March 30.-Having twice escaped from Kentucky madhouses with the aid of screwdriver baked into q cake by his wife, Samuel Blair Clay is in hiding here. Clay acts sane ly and says he is sane and that he has been confined in asylums for several years as the result of a family con spiracy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
DEAD IN CELLAR.
Body of Man With Face Eaten by
 Rats,

Litchfield. March 30.-The body of man was found in the cellar of the Timothy Daily homestead to-day. Rats had eaten the face so that iden- tification by the features was i'm possible. The body was partly recog- nized. however. as that of a man who was seen here early in February. He was intoxicated at the time and carried a bag over his shoulder con- taining provisions. He came from Goshen. Acting on the theory that the man went into the Daily place to sleep and did not wake up. the cor oner has begun an inquiry in Goshen to discover some means Or complete identification.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
RoBBERY IN NEW HAVEN.
Large Amount of Jewels Stolen Sat.
 urtiaT Night.

New Haven. March 30.-A rob bery of s1.50a worth of jewels was announced to-day by the police. from the residence of John Adams in Whitney avenue. on Saturday night The robbery Is believed to have been committed about half an hour be- fore OHcer Hines secosted a man on Orange street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Rryan and Harmon Guests.

Kansas City, Mo, March 30.-Hun- dreds of democrats are here to att tend the dollar dinner to be given to- night by the Young Mems Demo- cratic club. w. ]. Bryan and Jus tice Harmon will be the guests of honor and it will be a mammoth af- fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
CHESTER GILLETTE.

Gillette showed not the slightest in- dication of breaking down. He was visited by his spiritual advisers. Rev. Cordelle Herrick, chaplain of Auburn prison. and Rev. Henry MacIlravye of Little Falls. They were with him for more than two hours, praying and reading the Scriptures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Senator Penrose Improved.

Philadelphia, March 3O.--The phy- sicians attending United States Sen ator Penrose. who is seriously III. said to-day that they noted an im- movement in his condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30

in finished manner. Gillette made a confession to his spiritual advisers. This much is contained in a state- ment that the clergymen gave out after the electrocution.
 This reads as follows:
 Because our relationship with Chester Gillette was privileged we do not deem it wise to make a detailed statement, and simply wish to say that no legal mistake was made in his eiectrocution."
 Signed,
 HENRY McILRAVY, CORDELLO HERRICK." Although the statement as to the confession was not in detail and came to the world through the sign ed statement of the ministers, Gillette had word to say to the young men of the world. This was communication that was handed to Warden Benham last night at 10 o'clock and that was given out this morning. It is as follows: 'In the shadow of the valley of death, it is my desire to do every thing that would remove any doubt as to my having found Jesus Christ, the personal savior and unfailing friend. My one regret, at this tisle, Is that I have not given him the pre- eminence in my life while l had the opportunity to work for him. If I could only say some one thing that would draw young men to him, would deem it the greatest privilege ever granted me. But all l can say now is, I know in whom l have be- lieved and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have con- mitted unto him against that day
 "If the young men of this country could only know the joy and pleasure of a christian life, I know they would do all in their power to become earn est, active christians and would strive to live as Christ would have them live.
 There is not one thing l have left undone which will bar me from fac ing my God knowing that my sins are forgiven for I have been free and frank in my talks with my spiritual adviser and God knows where stand.
 My task is done, the victory won. (Signed) CHESTER E. GILLETTE"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30

The storm passed over this vicinity yesterday is now central near Hali- fax. ~ S.
 An area Of high pressure central over the Ohio valley Is producing coOl. pleasant weather in all sections east tains and the Mississippi River.
 Cloudy weather with local showers prevails I.efween the Rocky Noun tains and the M1fississippi River.
 Conditions favor for this n1einIry fair snd continued cold tonight Tuesday fair rsfth slowly rising tenn perature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Times Are Getting Busier All
 Over the Country.

had out telling of m- proved feeling the improvement and will and those people who getting into that have been tempingy raed shewdnes and ohought For few dayslo will sell
 sIls5 for thosesp splendid post Brass Beds.
 Dining Chairs. special s3.5O.
 value Chamber Suits, special s2965.
 Complete inc of GIenwood ready.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
The Man Is Dead.

-Geutlenen. said Warden Ben- ham. @the physicians announce that the man is dead
 Everybody who saw the electrocu- tfo1 pronouuced if the most success fuf that ever took place Where in other cases. three and evsR Eve shoeks had been necessary 10 kill. o.s coztzct ia this case did ths york
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night: Tuesday fair. slowly rising temperature. light westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
MARIE CAHILL's CHORUS.

Marie Cahill's beautiful Hong. skirted" chorus will be with her when she brings Marrying Mary" to Polls, April z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
Why is a PessimiSt :? "Twx Optimst Pessmist
 Is Optmst the cruler.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-30
The Hampson-SelIew Furniture Co.
 116-120 Bank Street .crxry snayxrR- SECTIONAL BOOKCASE

AGENCY ~DASSER- SECTIONAL BOOKCASE
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-10-22

legged that DR.. Pangle was not
of sound mind when the will
was drawn. The matter was
set for hearing yesterday, but
no other witnesses than those
to the signature of the testator
of the will were called and up
on this the court admitted the
will and codicil to probate.
The court at the same time en-
tered an order to the effect
that it found that the testator
was of sound mind when he
made the will. In the will
Harry L. Pangle and his heirs
we're cut off with a nominal be-
quest, it being set forth that
he had received his share of
the property when he became
of age. Omaha Bee.