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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
CITY NEWS.

At meeting of Tunxis tribe, l. o. R. M. last night 1t was voted to par ticipate in the Decoration day parade.
 The regular Friday night social will be held at St Mary's Alumni hall tonight. All members and friends are invited to attend.
 The Waterbury Brass company has purchased from the New York, New Haven and Hartford road tract of its land in the west end meadows.
 Miss winifrid T. Tunulty and her sister Mrs Tunulty and her daughter of Waltham, Mass Is visiting at the home of their cousin. Mrs Patrick Temple. 1ss South Leonard street.
 Welcome must have been the rain to the Bridgeport team to-day Tor 1t was due for a trouncing at Rockville. Because of the weather Manager Durant early to-day postponed the game.
 Detectives Kennaugh and Colesanto were ln Brooklyn last evening looking for counterfeit money. A story came to headquarters that counterfeit coin was being circulated over there but the detectives could not locate it. They visited several places but none of the proprietors could give them any information.
 The board of finance met yesterday afternoon and approved the payrolls and a few bills. The bond of Patrol man Charles E. Gallagher. having been found correct by the city attor- ney. was approved. The bond of Pa- trolman Thomas J. Grady was refer red to the city attorney for report as to legal form.
 To-day the members of the c. A. R. in this city decided to bury James Sweeney. who was killed b. trolley car on she Cheshire line Monday evening. Although he has relatives In Bridgeport none of them seemed 10 want to act and he has been in Lunny's morgue finee hc was killed. The funeral took place this afternoon at a o'clock with in. terment in Calvary cemetery.
 Some of the law firms are going to get a move on themselves in a short time. Upon the completiou Of the block on the corner of Leaveuworth and Grand streets which they expect win be about June i. Cowell and Guilfoiie will move from their present quarters On the fourth hoor of the odd Fellows building 10 their own building. Church and Kelley will move into the rooms vacated by Cow ell and Guilfoile and Attorneys John r. Mcsrafh and Abner F. Hayes will suc-eed Co the Church and Kelley quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
OLDEST ORPHANAGE.
Founded in Reign of George II, t50
 Years Ago.

London, May 22.The oldest or- phanage for boys and girls in Great Britain, the Orphan Working school. is this year celebrating It's 1o0th an- niversary. It was founded in the reign of George II in the. days of the great statesman, William Pitt. The Prince of Wales is the president of the orphanage, which houses and educates 500 fatherless boys and girls at a. cost of $65,000 a year.
 The Orphan Working school was founded in Noxton, then village near London, now one Of London poorest and darkest slum districts. The present home of the orpharago is at Haverstock hill, London
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
TO ExPEL LILLEY.
Author of Submarine Inquiry Given Until Tomorrow Noon to Resign.

Washington, May 2.-According to the programme of republican and democratic leaders in the house, un- less Representative Lilley resigns by Saturday noon motion to eXpel him will be offered, probably by John Sharp Williams. Surprise was expressed that the resignation was not received yesterday in view of the overwhelming majority with which the report of the submarine commit tee was approved.
 There seems to be some misun- derstanding about the motives which prompted certain members to vote against the adoption of the re- port" said Representative Ollie James, of Kentucky. "I cast my vo;e in the negative because l believed the committee had not gone far enough. In my opinion 1t should have recommended the expulsion of Mir Lilley. What wished to do was to defeat the adoption and then move to expel. Most of those. whg voted as.I did felt tho same way 's
 There is no doubt that MT Lilley should be expelled" said Represent ative Broussard of Louisiana, a member of the committee which conducted the investigation of the Electric Boat company. We gave him every chance to prove his charges and he proved nothing"
 How Mir Lilley can lose any time in offering his resignation to the speaker Is a mystery to me, 7 said Representative Olcott of New York, a member of the naval af- fairs committee. That a motion to expel would carry by nearly unan- imous vote was generally conceded on the floor of the house yesterday Many of those who voted against the adoption of the report Wednes' day are eager to show that they were not for Lilley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
New Flying Machine.

Hammondsport. N. Y.. May a. A refractory clutch was the only thing that prevented successful test of ]. Newton Williains's heli- copter here yesterday 1he forty horse power engine took hold, turn ing l l,200 revolutions per minute, but when the clutch revolving the fans that lift the machine were thrown on, 1t failed to hold and the re- lquired speed could not be transmit ted. although the helicopter tilted and all but went into the air. The defect will be overcome al further tests made to-day. Inventor Will Hams and c. H. Curtiss, engine build Ter, are both confident of success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
PETITION IS FILED
Effort 10 Prevent ihe New Raven Road From Controlling Inc
 Boston and Main.

Washington, May 22.-With the object of preventing the N. r., N. H. & Hartford Railroad Co from exercis- ing any control over the Boston & Maine railroad and to separate the New Haven road from the extensive trolley system which 1t has acquired, the government to-day through Unit ed States District Attorney French filed in the United States circuit court at Boston petition against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road company and others charging the existence of combination in re- straint of trade and monopoly within the meaning of sections 1 and of the Sherman Antitrust act. The pe- tition alleges that the New Haven Co has acquired control over approxi- mately 500 out of 600 miles of cleo tric railway in Connecticut, 400 out of 500 in Rhode Island and about 500 in Massachusetts, which roads prior to such control were engaged in ac- tive competition with the New Haven Co. Also that in acquiring about 35 per cent of the capital stock of the Boston & Maine railroad, 1t has se- cured practical control over that rail- road; and that by the acquisition of the electric lines and this control of the Boston & Maine, it has establish ed virtual monopoly of all the trans portation facilities by land in the New England states, the Boston & Albany railroad ebing practically the only line of any consequence in the New England states with the excep- tion of the state of Vermont, not now under the control in some form of the New Haven Go.
 The petition relates the history of these various acquisitions and shows how the New Haven Go has persist ently pursued the policy of suppress ling all competition with it until now with the exception aforesaid it domi- mates practically all land transporta- tion facilities between and among the New England states and between those states and the rets of the United States. '
 The petition prays that the "combi- naion and monopoly be declared vii olation of the sherman antitrust act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
CUT MAY COME
Aciion of Fall River Mills VIII Effect the CODDeciicUt waDu-
 faciurers Also.

Willimantic, May 22.-'rhe action of the Fall River Cotton manufacturers, in reducing the wages of thirty thous- and operatives eighteen per cent must sooner or later, 1t is believed. effect Connecticut mills, and it is thought a general reduction of wages may be expected to meet Fall River competi- tion. While none of the prominent mill men in Eastern Connecticut are willing to talk on the matter 1t is thought that any possible reduction of wages will be held off as long as can be, as the Connecticut mill agents have for some years been first to ad- vance wages and last to reduce them
 Much interest is being manifested ill the meetings of mill men to be held at Boston and Providence next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
THE PATRICK HENRY HOUSE.
Facts About old Mansion to Be
 Burned Because of Rat Plague.


 Members of the AyIett family in Richmond confirm the story of the curious plague of bats which has overwhelmed the Montvale house, occupied for several generations by the connections and descendants of Patrick Henry. Bats by the thou sands have swarmed about the place during recent years under the porches, in the garret, beneath the floors and in every conceivable crack; until for some months past the house has been entirely unten- able and the owners are contem- plating burning or tearing it down in an effort to rid the neighborhood of the pest.
 Situated in King William county. the old house stands on a planta- tion of about HOO acres. most of which is In cultivation. Until the time of his death. five or six years ago, 1t was occupied by William Aylett. On his death the place vas left to his seven children, two of whom have disposed of their inter- est to the other Ave.
 All of these have nov married and scattered, two members of the family living in Richmond For some summers the building was oc- cupied as a summer home and left with caretakers in the winter. IL was at this time that the bats took possession until in the last few years the family have abandoned the use of the house entirely. About year ago considerable repairs were put on the place and it was hoped at that time that the bats had been driven forth by the advancing army but the house stands abandoned to the clements. the home of bats 10 every ereviee.
 Montvsle vas one of the few old Virginia mansions in King William county remaining in the hands oi the original family. During the lifetime of the late William Aylett it vas widely knovn as one of the most hospitable homes Ia that sec ton Of the state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
I.ne nlnhnnk Cnnfrrnce.

Lake Mohonk. \. Y.. May H. The Lake Mohonk conference on in- transitional arbitration was about to convene for its final sessions to- dav r vas believed that the uaotb- Iur programme would be the mos important yet in hand The busi- ness committee it vas learned sill he ready with its report through It's chairman. Judge John H. Stiness. of Providence. of the proposed plat form for adoption hy the contersHc@-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Efforts Unsuccessful.

Boston, May 22.-Ehor;s made at the office of United States District Attorney A. P. French to obtain ir- formation concerning the bill in equity to be filed in the United States court here oprcyent the New Haven and Boston and Maine mer- ger were not successful Io-day. Toe district attorney, French, who is un- derstood to be the only one conver- sant with the matter. declined to answer any questions concerning the suit but said that he would have statement available for the press late this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
ON THE GUINNESS FARM. Body May Be That of Mae L. 0'Reilly.

Rochester, N. Y, May 22.-Chief of Police Hayden has been notified by Sheriff Albert M Smutzer of Laporte county, Ind, that the unidentified body of woman dug up on the Gum ness farm is believed to be that of Mae L. o'Reilly of Rochester, N. Y. Articles of jewelry found near the body bear the name and address:
 Mae L. O'Reilly, Rochester. N Y."
 The name of the woman is not in the Rochester city directory. De- teetives are trying to learn if such . woman lived here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
No Opinion at New Haven.

New Haven, May 22.-At the New Haven railroad offices the text of the bill in equity had not been re- eeiyed to-day and no official opinios could be obtained. It was clear, however, that the matter was taken somewhat Seriously by tie officials of the company, the more so as ac- tion by the government in the mai ter appears to have been anticipated. In a semi-official way 1t Is stated that If this suit should be forced to an adverse conclusion, the result might considerably affect the integ- rity of the New Haven system, so long and so carefully built up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Mae Still fin Jail.

New York, May 22.--Mae c. Wood, the Omaha woman who yesterday was sent to prison in default of s5.00O on charge of perjury after her com plaint against United States Senator Thomas c. Platt whom she had sued for divorce had been dismissed, was still in a cell to-day. Apparently no effort has been made to procure bail, although Miss Wood said yesterday that she was sure influential friends in Washington would assist her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
SCHOONER INJURED.
Was in Collision With ths-sSteameT, John H. s.rir.

New Haven, May 22.-schooner Calvin P. Harris from New York for an eastern port was in collision with the steamer John H. Starin of Star in's New York and New Haven line in the lower harbor last night, and the bowsprit, jibboom and all the headgear of the schooner were car ried away. The steamer suffered slight damage on her starboard side above the water line, carrying away her upper works. The Starin was outward bound for New York and the accident anchored for a short time under the outer break water and later proceeded.
 The Harris was coal laden. She will wait here for temporary repairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Posse After Negro.

New Orleans. La. May 22.--A Picayune special from Meridian. Miss. last night. says that the negro. Lewis Watson, who killed Policeman whlte at Meridian eariT yesterday. has been surrounded Ia the Tombig- bee swamp near Macon. Ala, and that ke probably will be lyatkcd. After Milling the ofncer the negro fed and has been pursued all dsy by poses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Timber Land Burned.

Canterbury. May 22.-A consld- erable stretch of heavy timber land between this point and Lisbon has been burned over by fire which started. 1t is believed. from a spark dropped by a passing locomotive. Other destructive wood fires are re- ported from Scotland. Sterling. oneco and near Elliott. These fires. SO late in the season, are regarded as un- usual, and are attributed to the very dry weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Lnther I.earle Conscution.

Rockville, May 22-The second an- nuaI convention of the Luther league of Connecticut Is being held here this afternoon at the West Main street German church and will be eontin- ued this evening. The programme includes addresses by the fol- lowing: Rev H P. Miller. president Of the Brooklyn. \. Y. district Luther league: Rev. c. r. Hartwig of this city; Rev Mr Timm of New Haven. Rev Mr Rohris of New Britain. Rev Mir ouade and Rev Mr Blethen, both of Hartford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
STILL FOG BOUND.
Big Steamer Lusitania Not Able to
 Make Port.

New York, May 23.-A: ii 0 cloSx the Lusitanla Is still lost in the dense fog. If she is at anchor on Sandy Hook she has probably beaten her record. but if not the record she has hitherto held for the Transatlantic passage has not been exceeded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
CAR TELEsCOPED.
Bad Crush at Brooklyn Bridge
 Several Persons Injured.

New York. May 22.-Fifteen per sons were injured. four probably fatally to-day in collision of trcl- ley cars at the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn bridge. Andrew webbe, William F. Wagge, Georg. McGinnis and George Smith, all of Brooklyn. were taken to hospital in a condition believed hs he su.- geons to be fatal. Three cars were wrecked. one being telescoped through the breaking of rod which controls the brakes of one of the cars. All the cars were crowd ed. The delay caused by the wreck compelled many to walk across the bridge in spite of the downpour of rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
FRUIT IN PLENTY.
Prospects Good for One of the Big
 gest Crops on Record.


 Woodstock. Conn, May 22.-Re- ports from this place, Pomfret, Brooklyn, Eastford, Canterbury and other fruit raising towns, indicate apple, plum and peach yield, it is said, which will be much above the average. Not in the memory of the oldest residents of this country, it is stated, has the prospect for q large apple crop been as bright as now with the trees in very heavy bloom. A peculiar thing, say the farmers is that thousands of trees which last year bore good crops are also in full bloom this year, the pe- culiarity, the farmers point out, ly' ing in the fact that apple trees are supposed to be practically barren every other year.
 A large berry yield is also looked for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
AIdrich Resolution Passed.

Washington, May 22.-The house committee on banking and currency today voted by substantial ma iority to recommend the passage cf the Aldrich joint resolution creai- ing a currency commission, which passed the senate yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Working Overtime.

Sterling. May 71.-owias to rush orders. It Is said. the United States Finishing Co is compelled 10 ran its plant Eve hours overtime per day. Other large factories Of the company al AspInook. Jevett City and Grcsa- vile also report increased business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Catholic Knights, Omcers.

Kansas City. Mo, May 22.-The Catholic Knights of America at to- days session of their annual conven- ton will elect officers for the coming year. The insurance rates of tho order were yesterday advanced 2S per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Nn chnlrr an FInh.

Baltimore. May 1.-The afth bal lot for bishops of the Methcdist Epis- copal charcu taken yesterday after noon resulted In 10 choice. An nouneement of the fact vas made al this mornings session uf the gen erai conference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
shIn subsIdy Bin Defeated.

Washington. May 22.-The house to-day rejected the conference re- port on the postofice approprislloG bill. This means the defeat of the ship subsidy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
The Publicity Bill.

Washington, May 22.-Under motion to suspend the rules, the house, took up the bill to require the publicity of campaign contribu- lions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Ro.ar nrnuztt from bod.

New York. May 7f--The body oi Mrs Daniel B. Fearing Q. Newport, R- l.. vho died In Rome last April uzs brouEht here to-day bT her hue hzn3 "a she stsxmsr Rernblfc- W wIu bs taken to Newport
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
Gorrrnor sr.rk. bod.

Reno, Ney. May 11.--Govsru1r Jokn Sparks cf Nevada. who hss bsea in for some tine. 6isd to-day d his ranch scar here Ills terI1 ucuIs ncs have expired untfl De- esmter 1f. 1esr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
DRUENS ARE HELD.
Father and Son Responsible for New
 Haven Fire.

New Haven, May 22.-B. D. Druen and Frank B, DrueR. father and son, held responsible for the fire which broke out three tinles in their fac .dry on the night of April 27, were bound over to the superior court Tor trial to-day. after an sll morning session of the case, which was begun last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22

Cloudy and rainy weather has pre- 'vsfled during the pat 39 kours in lthe Lake region and along the At |anfic coast
 s7Irhf disfurbsnces are central Ishle morning Ia Texas and oTrE |rafs Superior Co1difiozs favor For thIs vicinity considerable cloudy Iwrathsr tut not Euch rain safur- &ssv ufu probet1y bs ciosdF in hs <rcrnfnr h1t p1szsant during he
 Bay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to-niEht snd Safurday; warmer on she cosst: light eastsriy to south crfy winds.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-21
ws;ssrs Tipping Walters.

'Dld you ever see one set OF walters
serve meal TO another setf" asked the
gray headed man. Il did. happened
TO be eating In the rear end Of res
taurant the other day when there came
a shift OF men. A dozen OF them sat
down at nearby tabIea. and the others
waited on them. When they had fln.
ished eating every last walter tipped
the fellow who had served him. !
thought at the time It was a hint for
Us three or four old buffers who hap
pened 70 be mnnching away there to
follow suit, but ! learned later that It
Il customary among walters OF
course each gets his money hack in
time, because they MI Up one another,
but the practice sho'gs now sacrcdly
walters as a class regard the lustlu
ton OF tipping New York sun
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-21
ns Robbed the Thief.

From Czenstochowa. the Mecca Of
Polish pilgrims. comes an amazing
story Of condolences A pilgrim went
to one OF the priests and complained
that some thief had stolen his purse
while he was la church and asked for
money. The priest replied that he
had no money and shat the best thing
for ihe pilgrim 20 do was 10 try 10
find the thief
Il shall 90 into the church and steal
money from somebody elise" said the
pilgrim "for have nothing 10 go
home with" He went Into the church
and, seeing man iu the crowd With
a wallet on his back. slipped his hand
into Il and pulled ont bis own stolen
purne. with the exact sum he had left
IN H. lie was so glad 10 find his mon.
ey that he hurried on 10 tell the priest
and the thief got away Warsaw Cor
Pail Man Gnzctte.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-21
rN1e nsmar.abI. RseovsrI..

A oride at whose wedding had been
best man lost her guard ring on her
honeymoon on the Scarborough rocks.
She and her bridegroom spent hours in
vain search for it. A year later. while
sitting on Tue same rocks, she said TO
her husband, "Why. this is the very
spot wherc we sat together last year
when 1 lost my ring" There Il isr'
be cried IN answer, seeing Il at the bot
tom Of little pool Ia DO rocks. where
n uad been aashed l,s.a wear tide.
-A-ladx -losL a ring on the --nnder-
gr0uud' uur did nor dTse0vef her loss
uHtllssome time after she had left the
station. When she returned 10 report
the loss an inner circle train entered
the station. and on the step OF one OF
the carriages the ring was found. II
was the carriage In which she trav.
eled, which had just completed the
circle.-T. P,'s Weekly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-05-21
champaans From unona...

'SThe champagne makers Of Reims
buy lot Of our sponges." said a whole
sale dealar. They squeeze champagne
out Of them. They must squeeze In the
years course 100000 bottles of cham
pagne out OF sponges. Mystined. aren't
your But there is no mystery about
the matter. Champagne, as II fer
ments. Is powerful stuff II breaks tho
strongest bottles, and in the past all
champagne that broke its bottles and
escaped was lost Now. though, they
pack the champagne bottles In clean
sponge. and every day or two they 90
over the plant. and II any OF the bot.
ties have broken they squeeze into
casks the wine that the sponges have
retained. This wine, reclarlled. 10
lned and bottled agoiA. makes a very
good second quality drink" Cincln.
natl Enquirer.