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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
TOO MUCH RAIN
Down Pour For Three Weeks
 Makes Earth Sag Bui Nol i1 Waterbury.

Colon, Nov 24.-Owing to the ex- ceptionally heavy rainfall the last three weeks, the earth on the crest or the Gatun dam has etled in cer- tain places. The Gatun dam which IS designed to hold in check the waters of the Charges river was in the beginning 50 feet wide; 1t has now been extended to length of three hundred feet. In view of the existing conditions, the settlement of the dam was expected. The reason is the heavyweight of the embank- ment There is nothing to do to prevent this falling in and it will have to continue. There have been other settlements in the vicinity of the dam at Gatun, and the rains have resulted furthermore in several landslides in the Culebra cut.
 The railroad track is inundated on both sides for distance of several miles, but transit has not been im- peded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
LORDS GATHER
Ia Session To-day 10 Discuss Action 0u Inc License
 BlIl.

London, Nov 24.-There was re- markable gathering of lords to-day in the residence of Lord Lansdowne. the leader of the opposition.
 Two hundred members of the ur- per house assembled to discuss what the house should do with the lcens- ing bill. The opposition to this measure Is strong among the lords of all parties. Whether to kill the bill summarily or return it to the commons sweepingly amended was discussed at length. ."
 By a large majority the meeting decided in favor of rejecting the bill summarily when brought up for its second reading. AS the unionists are in strong majority in the up- per house there will be no difficulty in throwing out any radical legisla- tion distasteful to them.
 The resolution carried at to-day's meeting was to the effect that while the unionists are des!rous of pro- noting temperance, it is impossible for them to support measure that violates the principles equity. There were only eight dissenting votes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
CAME HOME AT DAWN.
New York Baker Tried to Kill Mem
 berS of Family.

New York, Nov 24-Returning to his home in the upper east side early to-day after an all night absence Carl Loose, baker, opened fire with revolverupon members of his fam fly who were at breakfast, instantly killed his 17-year-old daughter Meta, and probably fatally wounded his 24-year-old son Frederick, Luther an Minister. He was disarmed by his son John, 19 years old, before a third shot could be fired. Loose was arrest ed charged with murder He stolidly refused to give any reason for his act and the police have been unable to learn any motive for the crime. Frederick, the wounded son, was rushed to a hospital within a few minutes after the shots were fired There Is bullet in his abdomen and the doctors say he has almost no chance to recover. John, who dis armed his father has been detained by the police as witness. Loose Is 57 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
really happening outside. Several ol

really happening outside. Several of the women who were thrown to the floor were walked upon, while few, of the men were trampled upon again and again before they were able to get to their feet Two of the cars, Nos 4 and 6, were badly smashed.
 Miss Reidy of Wall street was in a serious condition this afternoon and was suffering much from shock.
 The accident blocked the line for about three-quarters of an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
BODY FOUND TO-DAY
Young Boy Who Was Eugulted Wben Gas Main Blew Up
 iu Brooklyn.

New York, Nov 24.--The body of the second victim of the gas main explosion in Gold street, Brooklyn, was recovered early to-day by work men who have been clearing away the debris. Like the first body taken from the trench last night, to-day's was that of young boy, Vincent Doherty. These boys just before the explosion had been playing on the sidewalk in front of their home. I'm mediately after the gas main blew up the mother of Vincent who had been watching the boys at their play, was mortified to see them disappear into the trench and become engulfed In the rush of timbers and stone that followed. The bodies of the boys were wedged between broken frag- iments and curbing and timbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
WHO SAYS FRIDAY IS UNLUCKY::

On Friday, August 21, 1492. Christopher Columbus sailed on his great voyage of discovery. On Friday, January 4. 1493, he sailed on his re- turn to Spain, which, if he had not reached in safety, the happy result would never have been known which led to the settlement of this vast continent. On Friday, March 15. 1493, he arrived at Palos in safety. On Friday, November 22, 1493, he arrived at Hispanola, on his second voyage to America. On Friday. June 13, 1494, he, though unknown to himself, discovered the continent of America.
 On Friday. March 5, 1496, Henry VIII, of England gave to John Cabot his commission, which led to the dis covery of North America. This is the first American state paper in England. On Friday, September z. 1865, Melendez founded St Angus tine, the oldest town in the United States by more than forty years. On Friday, November 10, 1920, the Mayfiower with the Pilgrims, made the harbor of Provincetown, and on the same day they signed that august compact, the forerunner of our present glorious constitution. On Friday, December 22. 1920, the Pil- grims made their final landing at Plymouth Rock.
 On Friday. February g. George Washington. the father of American freedom, was born. On Friday, June 16, Bunker Hill was seized and fortified. On Friday. October ', 1777, the surrender of Saratoga was made. which had such power and influence in inducing France to declare for our cause. On Friday. September g, 17S0, the treason of Arnold was laid bare. On Friday. October 19. 17sf. the surrender at Yorktown, the crowning glory of the American arms, occurred. On Friday. July [. 1776, the motion in congress was made by John Adams. seconded by Richard Henry Lee. that the United States colonies were, and Of right ought to be free and independent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
ONCE TOO OFTEN
Man Who Played William Tell Act
 Shot in the Head.

London. Nov 24.-Herbert Lee a music hall performer died at this city to-day from the effects of a wound in the head received during a performance of a William Tell" act at a rocal hall last right.
 Lee held ball on his head at which Madame Clementine shot at a distance of fifty feet. Madame Clem- entine surrendered to the police. MT Lee had been giving this act for eighteen years without having met with any accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Riots at Hong Kong.

Victoria, B. O., Nov 24.-The steamer Teucer. arrived last night from Liverpool and the Orient, re- ports that while at Hong Kong there were serious anti-Japanese riots going on and many shops and go- downs were footed by an organized mob of rioters as result of displeas- ure of the Chinese because of the ef- forts of the government to put down the boycott against, Japanese on the part of the Chinese of the colony. Armed police were called out to quell the mob and twelve Chinese were arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
MOTHER FOUND DYING.
Child Dead Near Her-Father Of On
 Hunting Trip.

Hartford, Nov 24.-Mrs Joseph Richie was found dying at her home to-day from an overdose of lauda- nun. By her side was her dead child It is said the father was on a hunting trip in Saybrook, but before going had given instructions to an undertaken for the burial of his child. He is a baker by trade. Mrs Richie is in precarious condition at the hospital. It is not known whether the child died from neglect or was the victim of accidental doses of laudanum. The police are investi- gating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
DANBURY MURDER TRIAL.
Schirrman Case Went to the Jury
 This Morning.

Danbury, Nov 24.-The trial or Edward Schirrman. charged with the murder of Ida Potter, came to close this afternoon and the case went to the jury. The morning session was occupied in arguments by the attor- neys. The lawyers for the defense claimed they had proven clear case of insanity, while State Attorney Judson denied this and said the state had clearly proven premeditated mur- der, which must mean conviction of murder in the first degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
FORFEITED HIS $4
Negro Boy on Bicycle Who Nearly
 Ran Down President.

Washington, Nov 25.-Because he barely avoided running down the president of the United States with his bicycle while the latter was walk ing to church last Sunday, Gilbert Boyer a negro youth was arrested on the charge of mot having a suitable bell on his bicycle. Boyer was re- leased upon putting up $4 collateral which he forfeited rather than stand trial yesterday on the charge. The episode became known last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Fight Will Take Place.

San Francisco, Nov 24.-The appli- cation of John J. Gleason for an in- junction to prevent William Papke and Stanley Ketchell from fighting on Thursday under the auspices of the James J. Coffroth club. was re- fused to-day by Judge Sewell. The contest will therefore take place on Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
SHOT BOY DEAD
Because He Was Haunted About His
 III Luck in Hunting.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov 24.- Clarence Little, ten years of age, was shot and killed by Tom Wickes, aged fourteen, yesterday afternoon. Young Little chafed the Wickes boy on re- turning from a hunt without any game, and said:
 T would not be afraid to give you a shot at me-
 By G. I'll take it" said Wiskes and fired a charge of buckshot into the boys breast. The coroner s jury held Wickes for first degree murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

The storm that was central in western Kansas yesterday morning has moved northeastward and is now central in Iowa. It is producing cloudy and rainy weather in the Mississippi valley and lake region. Cloudy and foggy weather continues on the north Atlantic coast
 The temperature is high east of the Mississippi river, but is falling rapidly between the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather, with hide temperature. followed by clearin4 Wednesday afternoon or night. rhursday fair and cooler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Married at Noon.

New London, Nov 24.-Mrs L. T. Sheffield, widow of Dr L. T. Shef- field of New York was married at noon to-day to L. M. Hililard of eBl- fast, Ireland, formerly manager of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. After tourof this countrythey will mako their home in Ireland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

The Democrat office is open every evening until 8 o'clock and on We'd nesday and Saturday evenings until g. People who desire to pay sup- scription or other bills. or to leave job work or advertisements will be attended to evenings if they car- not call during the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24

Jones, Morgan & Co have some nice bargains in rain coats for men and boys
 & ]. Walsh & Co offer a bargain 10 those wanting eolthing this week. See the offer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Cummins Elected scnator.

Des Moines. Ind. Nov 24.-Gov- ernor A. D. Cummins was to-day elected United States senator by the legislature. He received 1o6 votes to 35 for Porter, the democratic can. didate. Three republicans did not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
Startling.

Mrs. Bulllon-I wish I knew some thing to do that would provide me with an absolutely new sensation.
 Mir. Bullion-Go out and pay cash for somethin9.-NewY York Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain late tonight, warmer in north DOT tion; Wednesday rain; light easterly to southerly winds. increasing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
JOHN DIS STOCK
He Owned About One Qnarisr of Inc New Jersey Company
 in 1889
AGED WITNESS TIRED

New York, Nov 24.-John D. Rockefeller's long and trying ordeal on the witness stand may end to-day. It is nearly week since the presi- dent of the Standard Oil Co volun- tarily went on the stand as wit ness for the defense In the govern ment's suit to dissolve the great cor poration of which he is the head. For two days his task was compara. lively easy. Under the kindly guid- ance of his counsel MT Rockefeller told in most entertaining manner his story of the growth of his company Then came the cross-examiner, Frank B. Kellogg, and with him a change in the demeanor of the wit ness. MT Kellogg has been engaged almost constantly for more than q year on the present suit and his fla miliarity with many details of the great business has been known to be equal almost to that of MT Rocke- feller. Under the galling cross fire of questions Mir Rockefeller has han dled himself with the most extreme caution and when in doubt as to whether he should answer a ques- tion, invariably has awaited the ad- vice of his counsel before making reply.
 New York, Nov 24.-John D. Rockefeller testified in the govern ments' suit against the Standard oil Co to-day that at the time of the or ganization of the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey in 1889 he owned 256,- S54 shares of it's stock out of total stock issue of 9S3,3S3 shares.
 For the first time since he has been on the witness stand at this hearing Mir Rockefeller was a little late to- day. Frank B. Kellogg, the govern ment's special assistant attorney gen eral resumed his cross examination taking up the organization of the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey where he ended it yesterday. MT Kellogg read what he said was a list of stocks, obtained by that company in 1899 for which it had exchanged it's owns shares. He said that 442,797 out of a total of 9S3,3S3 share first issued were in the name of John D. Rockefeller. MT Rockefelled said he did not own so much stock as that but did own 256,S54 shares of the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey at that time anl that he accepted the other stock and distributed it to the proper stockholders He added that frequently holders of certificates of the Standard Oil trust exchanged them for stock in the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey rather than accept shares of the various subsidy com panies.
 The cross-examination of Mi Rockefeller was concluded shortly after the opening of the afrtenoon session. Attorney John Milburn, counsel for the Oil Co. then began his redirect examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-24
CITY NEWS.

Selling for cash gives you soc un- derwear for 45c at Upson, Singleton < Co.'S.
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MANY.vINWED RENAME :
Funeral Of tho Preacher Suicide at
Woodbury. Today. -


WOODBURY.. n. j.. April 2o.-A}most
everybody in Woodbury. went to the. home
Of Mrs Fannie r. Kenworthy this morning
10 obtain glimpse of the dead body. of
the Rev George W. Tonson. her fiance,
who committed suicide last Thursday by
shooting himself. From half past Z o'clock.
when the body was taken from the New
ton Hotel and placed in the parlor Of the
three-story brick house at - Hunter
street until the Rev Alfred p. Botsford
oegan the service al o'clock a contin-
uous stream Of men, women and children
filed through the house So great was
the crush, that no one was allowed to
pause beside the casket- The undertaker's
briskly
The little parlor Of the house. the hall
and upstairs rooms were thronged when
Mr. Botsford read a brief service for the
dead Mrs. kenworthy dressed in deep
mourning. took a last look at the BODY
1ust before the service began and then
withdrew TO a room upstairs. where she
sat during the service with Robert Tom
so1. brother Of the dead pastor
The service lasted but twenty minutes
After reading from the Scriptures. Mr..
Botsford preached a short sermon, In
which he praised the dead. pastor for
his service TO the church. concluding with
an appeal to God to hush the tongue of
scandal and injustice"
SiS members of the session of the Pres
hyterfan- Church acted as honorary pail
bearers Shortly before 10 o'clock the
rasket was closed and placed in a hearse.
which took IT to the Woodbury. station.
: vas put on the 1905 train for Milford
y J. Robert Tomson and his wife live
in Milford. The body was buried in the
family lot in the Presbyterian cemetery
there at noon.
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INCREASED BY COMMITTEE.
Bill Reported to the
Senate

The agricultural appropriation bill was
reported to the Senate today by MIR. War
rem. 1t carries Sligo 146. an increase of
1888 $40 over the amount of the bill as it
was passed by the House.
In the office of the Secretary the sal
airy of the solicitor is advanced from
IS. 500 to $4,000. The total increase Of
this office is $l.40O.
The only increase in the appropriation
for the weather bureau is for the erec-
ton OF additional buildings for use as
weather stations amounting to $4,000.
making the total appropriation for this
There is an increase of $4,000 for
the general expenses of the bureau Of
plant industry for cooperation, with the
reclamation service in demonstrating the
brought within that service. An increase
of $4,000 Is also submitted for the pur-
chase and distribution of valuable seeds
for the purpose of getting hardy forage
plants for the northern portion of the
great plain area.
An increase of $50 600 is recommended
for the miscellaneous expenses of the bu-
reau of chemistry. $4,000 for experiments
with denatured alcohol. the remainder to
be used In carrying out the pure food law
The appropriation for the bureau of soils
has been reduced $133. 400. but the full
amount estimated by the Secretary has
been allowed. The appropriation for the
bureau of entomology has been reduced
by $780, to make it agree with the esti
mate Of the department.
In the division Of accounts and dis
bursements the salary of one custodian OF
records and files was increased from 81 900
to 81 900 in the House. and the Senate
committee has recommended reduction
to 81 900
There is total increase in the appro-
priation for the division of publications of
81 $50 about one-third of which is for
salaries. One clerk Of class I has been
added and one clerk at $1,000 omitted in
the bureau of statistics. making total in
crease I'm this bureau OF 5000
An increase Of $50. 900 is submitted for
contingent expenses. $1,000 OF which Is to
be used for renting quarters. 4 provision
has been made for the establishment and
maintenance of an agricultural expert
,ment statioIl on the Island Of Guam, to
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SENATE DISTRICT MATTERS.
Budget and Other Measures Held q
in Mr.. Gallinger's Absence.

The District will play little or nc part
in the proceedings Of the Senate for the
next few days. Senator Gallinger. chair
man of the District committee. has gone
to Concord. N. H.. to attend the repub-
lican convention of his state. which con-
yenes tomorrow. He will return Thurs
day.
In the meantime the District appropria-
ton bill will remain on the calendar. for
Mr. Gallinger is also chairman OF the Dis
trict subcommittee OF the Senate commit
tee on appropriations. and is therefore in
charge Of this measure.
Nothing emphasizes so we'll the position
of Senator Gallinger as the man who has
most to say about affairs in the District
as his absence from the city during a
session of Congress. Not only will the
local budget be held up. but no final &C
ton will be taken on the Union station
trackage bill until he returns. even though
and send this measure back to the Sem
ate.
Probably no one man has half as much
to- saw about District affairs as Mr.. GAL
linRer whose power comes from his two
important chairmanships. This Is the first
session that he has been chairman of the
District subcommittee on appropriations.
Senator Allison. chairman OF the full
committee on appropriations. held this
position for number OF years hereto
fore.
It is a safe assertion that no measure
affecting the District has passed Con-
1ress in the last Ave years that has not
had the approval Of Mr.. Gallinger. and
this is truer than ever today.
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Presidential Nominations.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Treasury.-To be engineer in chief in
the revenue cutter service. Charles Albert
McAllister.
To be captain commandant In the reve-
nue. cutter service. Worth GwynrI Ross
War-First lieutenant to be captain,
Marion c. Raynor. 9Th Cavalry.
Navy.-IAeutenant commander to be a
commander. Robert b. Higgins.
Midshipman to be an ensign. Robert w.
Spofford
Boatswain Or active list to be chief
boatswain on retired list. George F.
Plaudor.
Citizens to be assistant surgeons, Kent
c. Melhorn of Ohio Lee w. MCGUIRE of
Ohio.
Post Ohice.-To be postmasters: Mis-
souri,. Frank Wyman, ST. Louis.
New York. John 7. Dare. Patchogue.
Utah. William Classman. Ogden.
Wisconsin, Irving l.. Bonniwell. Hart
ford: Charles Pfeifer. Plymouth: Eugene
S. Turner. Port Washington: George A.
Robbins. sheboygan Falls: Warren /
grimm, Viola. e
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ton Hotel. Mr.. Harlan said. Mr.. Benson
suggested the conducting OF certain Of the
negotiations through a third party; out
to this he would not agree. And II ap-
OF the closets during the interview. and
Harlan himself stepped into another
clothes closet while he third party made
his exit.
On still another occasion Harlan sent
word to Benson that he had some very
valuable information which he thought
ought TO be worth 500. Benson replied.
witness said, that he didn't want to
buy q pig in a poke. and told him the
informatio I had was that the Secretary
of the Interior Department. the attorney
general for the Interior Department ana
the commissioner of the general land OF
fee had agreed. to an extension or the
boundaries of the forest reserve In the
San Francisco hills. He said that was
100 slow. that ne had the information al
ready from some one I'm the office OF his
attorneys, Britton Gray. who represent
ed some Of the owners of the property In
the section which would be absorbed in
tho reservation. But he told me that 10
show good faith he would give me $3.50
and that when I went out l would md
something on the bed.
Harlan said that this something was
$50. and subsequently he received 500
from San Francisco. Witness also ad-
united he had Informed Benson when
man be the name OF Zabriski In Tucson
-tttZ.. WfOte 10 Inc department VI tut a.
legged frauds being perpetrated in the
public lands dealings, and that he also
informed Benson of the salient points in
the report OF Special Agent Ho;singer or
the general land Office, who investigated
the Iabriski charges.
Al this point recess was taken from
1890 O'Clock until 30 O'Clock.
As to Holsinger Report.
The Holsinger report formed the bone
of contention at the opening of the after
noon session, strenuous objections being
made by all of the attorneys for the de-
Tense because the report was stated to be
hearsay evidence. 1t was admitted on
he strength of United States Attorney
Bakers statement that ii would not be
Contended that the contents of the report
were true. but simply that II constituted
the basis upon which Harlan wrote Il let
Ter TO Benson. informing him of the eX
istcnce of the report and of the substance
of its accusations.
The report was read to the jury, and
upon its conclusion Justice Stafford gave
a brief special instruction to the jury that
they were not To consider any statements
of Holsinger as true unless proved by evil
dence presented later in the trial.
Witness was questioned concerning
other communications he may have had
with Benson. and ne said he told Mr.. Ben
son IL would be worth probably $500 or
$500. TO secure copy of a report by Spe-
cial Agent Steece. In reply. he said, he
received three letters, each containing
two 800 bills.