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Connecticut western news., 1908-08-06
Pittsfield General & Emergency
 Hospital.

We wish to announce that this hospital is prepared to receive both medical and surgical cases us for the past five years and in addition thereto we have few private rooms for patients who are suffering from nervous or mild mental disease.
 Patients can enter the hospital and re- main under the care and direction of their family physician if desired.
 Terms are from $15.00 and upwards ac- cording to nature of case, location of room and amount of personal care required.
 LESLIE H. HENDEE, M. D., Supt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
IN A SMALL BOAT
After Three Days General Leconie and FrieHds Reached
 Place of Safety.
WAS REPORTED DEAD

Port Au Prince, Hayti, Nov 27.- General Leconte who was reported a few days ago to have been killed at Jeremie by the revolutionists arrived here to-day thus confirming the re- ports current yesterday that he had succeeded in making his escape from the enemy. He got away in a rowboat with four officers and two sailors. They were at sea three days without provisions and finally sue ceeded in reaching land at Petit Goave. The general declares that there were no executions at Jeremie and that the reports that three men had been put to death there on his orders were incorrect.
 Leconte has taken up again the du. ties of minister of the interior and General Auguste who was given this post when Leconte was thought to be dead has been made minister of pub, lie works in succession to M. Laraque who has resigned
 Three divisions of experienced troops left here to-day for the south to take the field against the rebels.
 These men are enthusiastic fol President Nord Alexis. The French schoolship Duguay Trouin is expect ed here any day for the protection oi French interests
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
HEAD ON COLLISION.
Workmen Were Cut and Bruised at
 MiddletoWn.

Middletown, Nov 27.-A work train from New Haven and a local freight train were in head-on col lision this morning within the city limits on the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. The engines were badly wrecked and two Italians in the work train were cut and bruised The local freight was running on a side track and the work train which should have pass ed by on the main line is said TO have run by signal onto the siding.
 Frank A. Ahearn of New Haven, fireman on the freight, bare- ly saved his life by jumping. Ahearn, 1t is said was busy coaling when the work train round- ed sharp curve just ahead and bore down on the freight. The engineer of the freight, Joseph Smith of Mid dletown, as he prepared to jump, called to Ahearn to do the same, and the latter had hardly jumped when the locomotives came together. The forward parts of each were crumpled in and the tender of the freight was damned into its engines cab Two flat cars of the freight train buckled and were thrown across the main line, blocking traffic, and passenger trains had to transfer their passen- gers around the wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
TIRE PUNCTURED
Driver Failed 10 Stop When Ordered and Military Held
 Him Up.

Savannah, Ga, Nov 27-Rene Han riot, driver of the Benz car that fin- ished fourth in the grand prize auto- mobile race yesterday, was involved in an affair that occurred after the finish that gave an illustration of the firmness with which the military that guarded the course acted. off, c!al word was given at the judges stand that the race was over and the police who were guarding that DOT tion of the course were so advised. Guarding another stretch, however, were members of the Chatham artil- lery. Henriot sent his car up the course in the opposite direction to that in which he had been racing. Reaching the military, Captain R. J. Davant, commanding the artillery, ordered him to halt. The military had not been informed that the race was over. Hanriot did not stop, not understanding English. Captain Da- want drew his revolver, fired at the machine, and punctured a tire and the water tank. Hanriot then stop ped and was put under arrest until notice that the race was over reached the military. l. w. Keller was stab- bed though not seriously with bayo- net by soldier. Keller was trying to pass through the lines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
ROW IN CHURCH
Pastor Broke Up Entertainment Because Be Didn't Like
 The Pictures. .,.|
CLAMOR FOR MONEY

New York, Nov 27.--Calvary M, E. church in Harlem of which the Rev Dr c. O. Goodell is pastor, finds itself with an unpleasant Thanksgiv- ing episode on its hands. A moving picture entertainment was in prog ress there last evening when sudden ly the pastors voice was heard in the darkened edifice protesting against picture of the burning or Rome in which women were shown attired in tights. The picture, de- clared Dr Goodell, was unfit for the children in the audience to see.
 After a moment of hesitation the operator threw on the screen a high way robbery secen. At this there was another protest and the show was declared off.
 Those who had paid 25 cents entrance fee were disgruntled when the entertainment was ended so abruptly and demanded their money back. Free admission was promised to the next exhibition, but the com plaints continued As a last resort the police took hand. ordering the dissatisfied one to leave the church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
ASK TAFI'S AID
Republicans of Oregon Want 10 Upset Inc Popular voie
 oi Lasl June.

Portland,h fl Ore, Nov 27.-The news that United States Senator Fulton IS seeking the intervention of Presi- dent-elect Taft and National Chair man Hitchcock in the Oregon sena- torial situation is received here with great interest
 The legislature elected in June last is almost unanimously republican Of the 90 legislators 51 voluntarily signed a pledge to elect as United States senator the popular choice. Also at the June election Governor George Chamberlain, & democrat, was nominated for UnitNd States senator by the people. The nomination of a democrat in a state which Is re- publican by 15,000 majority is gen erally attributed to factional strife between the Fulton and anti-Fulton republicans. Defeated in the repub- lican primaries last April by Judge Cake, 1t was charged in the most em- phatic language at the meeting of the Union Republican league, the most important republican club in this state, by the anti-Fulton people that the Fulton faction threw their votes at the June election to Governor Chamberlain and thereby caused the defeat of Judge Cake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Would Revoke Bounty.

Sydney, N. S., Nov 27.--Progress made by the local iron and steel man. ufacturing interests in competition with the manufactories in Great Britain, among the British posses sions in the South Pacific has brought about movement by the trade in England to have revoked the bounty paid by the home govern ment to the provincial producers. As the bounty Is paid on each ton of steel mined in the provinces, it enables the Nova Scotia, it is alleged, to under bid the home rival. Local steel plants are now operating on twenty-four hour schedule. A contract for 5000 steel rails for the Punjab district of India has just been filled and a large rail order from New South Wales is DOW being filled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Left the Rails.

Richmond, Va, Nov 27.--The for- ward engine of a double header north bound passenger train on the Rich mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad left the rails at Elba, within the city limits to-day, causing a buckle in the train. negro brake- man was killed. Conductor Thomas Walton was caught under the wreck age which had to be cut away before he could be released. He was only slightly injured. The overturned en- zine struck and wrecked the wall of an automobile garage which fell upon several motor cars, badly damaging them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Families Flee from Fire.

Chicago, Nov 27-Thirty families were driven. panic stricken into the streets last night by fire which threatened part of the business sec tion of South Chicago. Women and children were carried by firemen and policemen to the streets. The blaze started in the basement of the three story brick double building occupied by the Commercial National bank and Ingraham, Benko & Co. The in- teriors of the buildings were destroy ed. Two hundred members of the Teamsters' union were gathered in a hall on the second floor and they were stampeded by the dense smoke. The loss is s40.000. The fire is sup posed ito have been started by incen- diaries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Milovanovich Returns.

Belgrade, Servia, Nov 27.--M. Milanovich, the Servian minister of foreign affairs who recently returned here from a tour of the capitals of Europe in the interests of his gov- ernment in the matter of the pro- posed international conference to settle the Balkan situation seems to have. satisfied his ministerial col leagues with the result of his efforts. This outcome probably will avert a cabinet crisis. The foreign minister declares that if the congress does take place, Servia will have no reason to be dissatisfied as a number of her aspirations will be fulfilled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
To Establish Bank.

Manchester, N. H., Nov 27.--The organization of popular bank nat- termed after institutions which have proved successful in Canada, but are said to have been untried hitherto in this country, has been undertaken by members of St Mary's church par ish in this city The bank offers fea- lures of both savings and co-opera- tive organizations. Depositors may borrow to the extent of their sav- ings, and further, according to their responsibility as determined by a board af advisors. Deposits are re. ceived in trust up to certain amount when they are transferred into shares in the name of the de- positors. These shares are redeem able at their face value at any time. The officials are selected from the shareholders only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Had Several Interviews.

Vienna. Nov 27.-The Turkish charge daffaires here, Hikmet Bey, has had several interviews recently with Baron von Aehrenthal, the Aus Hungarian minister of foreign af- fairs, and other officials of the foreign office and the result has been the better of the relations between the two countries Hikmet Bey said Turkey was anxious for good rcla- tions with Austria Hungary, empha- sized the desirability of an under standing with regard to the proposed international congress and declared that Turkey had advised both Servia and Montenegro to maintain peace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Granted Shore Leave.

Manila, Nov 27.-Twelve hundred men of the Atlantic fleet were grant ed shore liberty by Admiral Sperry to-day. They landed during drlv- ing rain storm in the afternoon, the bad weather forcing the abandoned of the out of door portions of the reception programme. The various river and indoor features were car ried out. There was series Of free shows for the men at the various theaters tonight which were we'll att tended. Goyernor-General Smith gave a great reception at his palace in the Melacanan district tonight for which over 2,000 invitations to the officers of the fleet and the offi- cials of the city were issued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Michael, infant son of MT and Mrs Michael sherman, died this morning at the family residence on Lafayette street. The funeral was held this afternoon with interment in Calvry cemetery
 Margaret, infant daughter of MT and Mrs John Kelly of 61 Railroad Hill street, died yesterday morning The funeral was held in the after noon with burial in new St Josephs cemetery.
 John Bolton, aged 13 years, son of Mrs Mary Bolton, died this morn ing at the family residence, 37 En- erald street Besides his mother he leaves three brothers and two sis ters, Michael, Florence, Alfred, Lil- 1 lian and Mary The funeral will be held to the Immaculate Conception church at 1:30 o'clock Sunday after noon.
 Elizabeth A, wife of Thomas Fair clough, one of Woodtick' s oldest and best known residents, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning after a lingering illness. She was 73 years of age and for many years had been one of the foremost officers of the state grange. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the Woodtick chapel. with in torment in the Woodtick cemetery.
 The funeral of Mary c. Shannahan was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from her late home , Walt avenue to the church of the Sacred Heart where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev Father Dooley. The pail bearers were Will liam and Dennis Shannahan, Thomas Quinn. Thomas Shannahan. Joseph Howell and Michael Scully. Inter- ment was in new St Joseph's cem- etery.
 Mrs Susan Weston. widow of | Thomas Weston, died at the home of her daughter. Mrs c. F. Caswell. 55 | Grave street. yesterday afternoon. Besides Mrs Caswell she leaves another daughter, Miss Susan West | on. a teacher in the public schools. | one son. Thomas. The funeral will be Monday morning at S:30 o'clock with a mass of requiem at the lm- maculate Conception church and in- | terment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Joseph E. Baer of 5 Piedmont | street, for many years a joiner at Benedict & Burnham's. was stricken in the factory yard yesterday after noon and died in few minutes. Death was due to heart failure. Un- dertaker Gray removed the body to the family residence, from where the funeral will be held Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock with service at the Simonsville Methodist church and in- terment in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Dwight Burr died yesterday at his home. 1883 Baldwin street, after an illness of many months duration The deceased formerly resided in Southford and came to this city only a few years ago. He is survived by a wife and son in Newark, \. l., and three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at the house this even. ing at 7:45 o'clock by the Rev W. E Smith and the remains will be takes 1 to Southford, Saturday, for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
CITY NEWS.

The will of the late Edward l.. Jennings, who was purchaser for the American Brass Co, was approved by Judge Lowe in probate to-day. MT Jennings left his all to his wife, ex- cepting $1O0, which goes to his daughter, Mrs Horace Richardson.
 William L. Sault will leave for Washington on Monday to resume his old berth as messenger in the house of representatives. Congress convenes a week from Monday and Connecticut representative-at-large Governor-elect George L. Lilley will report at that time. He will be ac- companied by his successor John C. Tilson of New Haven, just to show him the ropes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Situation Improved.

Berlin, Nov 27.--The foreign of flee to-day received advices from Port au Prince, Hayti, to the effect that the situation there showed consd- erable improvement Several Ger man merchants have requested the government to furnish them protec' tion, but up to the present time nc official demand from the German diplomatic representative had been received, consequently no German warship has been ordered to Hayt and no command to that end will be given unless request is received from the German representative. As French and American warships soon will be at Hayti the foreign office does not think a German vessel will be required.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Mountain Climber Hurt.

Lima, Peru, Nov 27.-Miss Annie S. Peck of Providence, R. l., is sui fering from a painful accident, nav ing perforated an artery in her foot by treading upon sharp nail. Dr Merkel, who is attending Miss Peck, has succeeded in restraining a pro- fuse hemorrhage. Miss Peck, who IS well known as mountain climber and lecturer, last September scaled the summit of Mount Huascaran, about 26,O00 feet above the level of the sea. She was given an audience last Tuesday by President Legua of Peru, who congratulated her upon her achievement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
To Visit Canal Zone.

Washington, Nov 27.-At the first meeting of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce the suggestion will be made that the com mittee visit the Isthmian canal zone this winter Several matters of inn portancs affecting the government of the zone will probably come before congress at the next session and as the interstate and foreign commerce committee has full jurisdiction over new legislation for that territory, it Is thought wise that the entire mem- bership acquaint itself with recent developments there. It has been five years since the committee visited the zone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Purchased the Plant.

Jncasville, Nov 27.-It was an- nounced here to-day that Charles D. White, owner of the Uncasville Manu- featuring Co.'S cotton mills in Mont vile and Versailles had purchased the Mercer cotton mill, located about a mile from the Uncasville plant. The Mercer mill, which is in the Pequot section, has been idle the major part of the past year. The mill was for merly owned by the Blackstone Co and was purchased by MT Mercer two years ago. It Is understood that the mill will start running on full time in the near future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Rendered His Resignation.

Managua, Nicaragua, Nov 25.- John Gardner Coolidge. the Amerl- can minister to Nicaragua, to-day rendered his resignation. It lis re- ported here that MT Coolidge tok this step because of disapproval of his government in meddling with the internal affairs of Nicaragua. MT Coolidge is salso resigning from the diplomatic service. The archives of the legation have been placed in charge of John H. Gregory, Jr, the secretary of the legation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Russian Minister Pessimistic.

St Petersburg, Nov 27.-M. Hart wig, the Russian minister to Persia who has recently. returned here from his post has expressed himself as pessimistic regarding the political outlook in that country. He says that only a reconvocation of parlia> ment will put an end to the strong revolutionary movement in the north and it is question whether or not the Shah is able to carry through such an undertaking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
AFTER FORTY YEARS
Priest ot Shenandoah Dies WorLmen iD Mines 10 Nun.
 Der of 16,oo0 Attend Funeral

Shenandoah, Pa, Nov 27.-A re- markable tribute to priest was paid to-day at the funeral of the Rev H. F. O'Reilly, rector of the Roman Catholic church of the Annunciation in this place for forty years. Twen- ty-fve collieries employing more than 16,000 men and boys in tie Shenandoah and Mahanoy valley were shut down to enable the work CTS to pay their respects to the dead priest. All business in Shenandoah was suspended.
 During the Molly Mcclure crusade and in numerous coal strikes Father O'Reilly yielded great influence in behalf of peace and law and order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Lots of Fish on Hand.

London, Ont, Nov 27.-J. A. Will son, who was in Port Stanley yester- day in the interests of the fish houses says that the disposal of the immense quantity of fish caught this week is becoming an urgent question. On Monday the run started with fifty five tons of herring taken; on Tues day seventy-five tons were caught and yesterday 100 tons were brought in. This is record run in the history of Lake Erie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Memorial Services.

New York, Nov 27.-MemoriaI services were held to-day in the sev' enty-first regiment armory for Franh Melville, the old time circus mar who died a few days ago. Arthur c Moreland who was a bareback rider with Melville in the old P. T. Bar mum circus and who is now blind pronounced the eulogy of the Elks at the services which were conducted under the auspices of that order Hundreds of theatrical people at. tended thes ervices. ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
BAD NEWS KILLED HER.
Woman on Hearing Son Was to be
 Executed Stricken.

Cleveland, Nov 27.-Mrs Barbara Billik, mother of Herman Billik, who Is under sentence of death at Chicago for the murder of several members of One family, died at her home here to- day. Several days ago she received a letter from her son telling her of the death sentence passed upon him and she was stricken with apoplexy from which she never rallied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
MINING ENGINEER ROBBED.
Thieves Got His Roll Containing
 $3,8O8.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov 27.-Martin H. Halloran, mining engineer who came to Kansas City from Pittshurg Pa, two months ago, was attacked on the street by two men last night and robbed of $3,S00. Hallogan had brought the money with him to in. vest here and it is supposed his as. sailants saw him display the roll of bills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
General Assembly Meets.

Rome, Nov 27.-The general as- sembly of the international institute of agriculture met here to-day un- der the presidency of Camille Bar reere the French ambassador to Italy. Signor Tittoni, president and M. Mu- raieff the Russian ambassador and Sidney A. Fisher the Canadian minis ter of agriculture were chosen vice presidents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and colder tonight and Saturday; light to moderate westerly winds.

The cloudy and foggy weather that has prevailed in this vicinity during the past three days has now moved eastward and out to sea. An area of high pressure central over Missouri is producing cool. pleasant weather in all sections east Of the Rocky mountains.
 The temperature is below freezing between the Rocky mountains and the western portion of the lake re- zion.
 The weather in this vicinity will he fair and colder. Minimum tenn peratures between 50 and 8 de- grees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Another Typhoon.

Manila. Nov 27.-The weather bureau reports that another typhoon is forming somewhere between the Carolina islands and the Philippines group the general direction in which 1t Is moving being to the north and east. It is expected that the storm will pass to the southward Of Manila some time during the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Troops Ordered Out.

Strasburg. Nov 27.-The govern ment has ordered troops into the Lor- raine coal mining district to SUD- press disorders on the part of the striking miners. Since the Hamm disaster the miners aver that the Lor- raine shafts are unsafe and they re- fuse to go down. Some of the strik- CTS attempted to-day to blow up a mine with dynamite but they were frustrated by the nine guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
FIVE DEAD IN FIRE RUINS.
Wife, Mother and Three Childrer
 Burned In Home.

Hartzell. Ala. Nov 27.--The home of Thomas Richardson at Woodland Mills was burned to the ground, and Rich ardson's wife. mother and three chil- dren were burned to death.
 The five bodies were found in the ruins. Richardson is missing. but his body was not found in the ruins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
LILLEY IN HARTFORD
GoverDtr Elect Ssyss Bis Staff is Completed-No Con-
 ference Today.

Hartford, Nov 27.-There will be no conference here to-day between Governor-elect Lilley and the repub- lican leaders, regarding the make up of the governors staff. or nay other matter of state interest. The gov ernor-eleet is in town, with Mrs Lil- ley, transacting business in connec- tion with the occupancy of the Jew
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Was Greatest Pianist.

Chicago, Nov 2s.-Mrs Rosalie Magnussen Lancaster is dead at her home in this city. Thirty years ago Mrs Lancvaster, then Miss Rosalie Magnussen, was considered Americas greatest pianist. She was the pupil and the favorite of Rubinstein in Vi- pnna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Colonel Tyler Dead.

New London, Nov 27.-Colonei Augustus c. Tyler, fifty-seven years, of age, died to-day of heart disease. During the A Spanish-American war Colonel Tyler was in. command of the third regiment, Connecticut Vol- unteers, Infantry. He was gradu- ate of West Point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-27
Maryland Quarantined.

Washington, Nov 27.-The depart ment of agriculture to-day ordered a quarantine against the entire state of Maryland, so far as cattle, sheep. etc, are concerned, on account of the appearance of the foot and mouth disease