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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Attack on Governor Fort.

Jersey City. N. l.. March 20-The Rev. John l.. Scudder, pastor of the First Congregational church. has open ed his political fight against Governor Fort The clergyman warned the gov- ernor that if the latter opposed local option he would jeopardize his politi. cal future. Since then the local option bill has been killed in the assembly. Mir. Scudder gave out copies of an open letter in. which the writer warns the president that to give New Jerseys governor place on the Republican na. tional ticket would be to invite defeat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
LIKE COLONEL MANN
Another Society Editor Accused
 of Working" Rich.
SOLD THEM STOCK IS CHARGE
First Lawrence Would Offer to Write Up Fashionable Functions, Says Ac- cuser, and Then Dispose of Shares. Advertising Solicitor Dissatisfied.

New York, March 20 = Franklin Lawrence, editor of Society, weekly publication devoted to the doings of fashionable folk, in which many wo- men prominent in the Four Hundred are said to be stockholders, was locked up at police headquarters charged with obtaining .$1,0O0 by trick and device.
 The accusations read somewhat like those made against Colonel William Dalton Mann. editor of Town Topics, few years ago.
 Among those, according to Harry B. Harris, the complainant against Law renee, who have purchased stock in his magazine are Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. Paul H. Morton, Mrs. Clar- ence H. Mackay, Mrs. Theodore Shonts and Miss Dollie Lynch of Lakewood
 The plan adopted by Lawrence to bring his publication to the notice of the Four Hundred and show the value of the stock, according to the story told by Harris, was to send solicitor to the home of society hostesses before a ball or function of any kind and ex- plain that the paper desired to treat 1t in dignifed manner and in accord ance with the wishes of those inter- ested.
 Would Broach Subject of Stock.
 Then, it is said, the question of the person interested becoming stock holder was mentioned, and share or two of stock was sold in this manner to those who felt kindly toward the publication.
 Mrs. Shonts became a stockholder shortly before the marriage of her daughter to the Due de Chaulnes. She purchased two shares at $1O0 each.
 The arrest was made by Detective McConville at the office of Society, ' West Thirty-seventh street, which is also the residence of Lawrence. When taken to police headquarters, Lawrence, who is soldierly looking person and a we'll grooraed man, said his arrest was an outrage.
 Mrs. Fish and Mrs. Shonts both sent word that they were not stockholders in the magazine and so far as they re- membered had never heard of Law renee. S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
PRESIDENT IS QUOTED
French Editor Publishes Talks
 With Mr. Roosevelt.
WHY THE STREET HATES HIM
Because He Is a Conservative and Is Combating the Abuses of PIutoc- racy, Says Interview With Parisian. Enthusiastic About Navy. $

Paris, March 20-Andre Tardieu, the foreign editor of the Temps, who has just returned to Paris from America, has published an article upon Presi- dent Roosevelt, with whom he had three interviews.
 After picturing the presidents youth full vigor and love for struggles against wrongs and abuses, M Tardieu quotes from Mir. Roosevelt's utterance to him, especially in connection with his "cru- sade."
 The president declared that he was making struggle against plutocracy because he is an enemy of socialism and anarchy.
 Origin of Wall Street Abuse.
 'I am, after my fashion, conserva- tive" NJ. Tardieu quotes MT. Roosevelt as saying, "and it is for this I combat the abuses of plutocracy. know the people in Wall street denounce me as Judas Iscariot, but it is because I speak the language of truth to the American people that think that I am good patriot. am not sentimental ist. Let them attack me. l will de- fend myself by appealing to the spirit of justice in the country. will return the blows"
 MT. Roosevelt is made to say he thought that what the United States lacks most is comprehension of the fact that she has interests throughout the entire world.
 'T wish all Americans" were the presidents words as given, would feel that American politics is world politics; that we are and will be con cerned in all the great questions"
 Enthusiastic About Fleet.
 MT. Roosevelt then spoke with en- thusiasm of the battleship fleet, which he said will go to Hawaii, probably to Australia and then through the Suez canal to Europe. He ordered the fleet to make this voyage, first, because he wished to demonstrate to the American people that the navy is effective and important and that they should be in- terested in and proud of 1t, and, sec ondly. because he desired to show to the other powers the naval force of the United States.
 The president declared that without doubt the United States eventually will have two fleets, but in the meantime the present one never will be divided.
 we say" NJ. Tardieu quotes MT. Roosevelt as remarking, speak softly and carry the big stick That is q good policy in international troubles, and it is good also in foreign politics"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
BISHOP FOWLER DEAD
Suggested the Pooling of All Church Interests. at Time
 of Big Chicago Fire.

New York, March 20.-Right Rev Charles H. Fowler, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, died at his home here to-day.
 Bishop Fowler's long life was filled with activity for the church and the cause of education. Born in Burford, Ont, in 1887, he early evinced deep interest in his studies and when he was graduated from Gensee college, now Syracuse uni versity in 1859 it was as yaledictor- ian of his class. He also headed his class at graduation from the Garrett Biblical institute which he entered the first man to receive the honorary degree of D. D. from that institution.
 After completing his education he removed to Chicago where he studied law, but never practiced that pro- fession. Entering the ministery at the conclusion of his law studies he served as pastor of several churches in Chicago during the next twelve years and in 1872 was elected presi- dent of Northwestern university. He remained at the head of that institu- tion four years when he became editor of the Christian Advocate in New York. He was made general missionary secretary of the church in 1880 and four years later was elected bishop.
 Bishop Fowler was acting as pastor of one of Chicago's churches at the time of the great fire and it was he who suggested the plan of pooling the interests of the churches until all should have time to re- habilate themselves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
SOLD AT AUCTION.
Pennsylvania Railroad Was Knocked
 Down for a Few Dollars.

Burlington, N. J., March 20-For the sum of $67.43, Andrew H. McNeal capitalist and iron magnate, has be- come the sole owner of all the Penn slyvania railroad property within the city limits, including freight and pas senger stations, round houses, track age and equipment.
 The railroad refusing to pay the tax assessed by the city clerk, Thomas s. Mooney, offered its property among others sold for unpaid taxes and de- clared it ''too good n bargain to miss.'
 McNeal is known as one of the most aggressive fighters who has fig- ured in the courts of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and those who know him well expect to see trouble when he makes his utimatum to the railroad. It is said McNeaI will demand that the road vacate his property tht he maytear down the un- slightly passenger station which has been an eyesore to the city for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
WILL THEY. WED
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy Interested in Reported Be.
 tr0ihal of Duke
DAUGHTER OF SENATOR

Rome, March 20.--king Victor Emmanuel was in conversation to- day with member of his entourage about the reported engagement of the Duke of AbruZzi, his cousin, to Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter of Senator stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia. He neither confirmed nor denied the rumor. The Duke of Ab- ruzzi is at the present time exchang- ing cipher cablegrams with his ma Jesty. A significant fact has just come to light here through some personal correspondence. The Ital- Ian ambassador at Washington, Baron Mayofsdes Ranches, writing from Florida in the beginning of March to friend in Italy said:
 Il am here on special mission" !" Shortly after this the baroness wrote to a friend here and made use of this phrase: Willy nilly, I have had to come to Florida As there is no political reason why the Italian ambassador and the ambassador s wife should go to Florida, it is ar gued that they were there in the matter of the dukes engagement.
 The assertion that royal marriages must take place in Italy before the premier and the president of the sen- ate is not exactly correct. This ap- plies to such marriages that occur In Italy, but royal marriage can be celebrated abroad. For instance, the Duke of Aosta was married at Kingston, Jamaica, and in such case any Italian consul can perform the ceremony. The Duke of Aosta, speaking at Naples to-day to one of his gentlemen in waiting said he did not yet believe that the Duke of Abruzzi was to marry Miss Elkins.
 In view of the fact the King of ltalyshas no brothers, the position of the Duke of AbruZZi at the Italian court can be compared with that of the Duke of Connaught in England with the addition that the Italian duke, although he is the youngest cousin of the king of Italy, is a fa- orite with his majesty, who is proud of the laurels reaped by his cousin in the scientific world and by daring expeditions by land and by sea.
 It is the custom for the royal princes of Italy each to live in a diff ferent city and each maintains a kind of court. The Duke of Abruzzi will follow the same course, taking up his residence and establishing his court at either Palmero, Venice or Genoa.
 Being naval officer the duke is destined eventually to become su- preme commander of the Italian fleet. The fortune of the Duke of Abruzzi is estimated at $2,000, ,0O0. He has less than his brothers owing to the fact that he has met person. ally the expenses of his vairous expe- ditions, but there is still some prop erty yet to be divided among the brothers. The ducal palace at Turin was the property of the mother of the Duke of Abruzzi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
KILLED IN SLEEP
Prominent Church Member h. ialuated With Another W0-
 man ShootS His Wife
HE TRIED SUICIDE

Milwaukee, Wis, March 20.- George Willoughby, manager of the Jewett and Sherman coffee and spice mills to-day shot and killed his wife at their home
 He then fired two shots in his breast over the heart and is not ex- pected to recover. He confessed tC the police that he had committed the murder because he was infatuated with another woman whom he had been supporting for four years.
 MT. and Mrs Willoughby last ev- ening had attended a social at the Park place Methodist Episcopal church where both were prominent workers. MT Willoughby also taught a Sunday school class. They returned home. There a quarrel fol lowed after which both retired. While Mrs Willoughby was asleep he chloroformed her and then shot her behind the left ear, causing instant death. He then shot himself. Will loughby at first denied he had shot his wife but later admitted he had done so He said that he married twenty years ago, but that the union proved a loveless and unhappy one. Four years ago he met woman whom he really loved. He began to support her, and they became in- timate. Two years ago she obtained divorce and since that time he had been providing for her and her chill dren. She lived in Chicago.
 He added My domestic affairs did not improve and long time ago l decided that l would end it all. For many months have been planning a way. I began to collect chloroform. I bought it in small lots and began to keep it until l had bottle of the 1rug. This I saved until I might de- sire to carry out my plans.
 'I decided to end 1t all this morn- ing. After my wife had fallen asleep obtained the chloroform and then l shot her. I then fired two shots into my breast, intending to shoot myself in the heart but I fail ed. I did not have any more cartridges, so I decided to hide the revolver. That is the whole story
 Willoughby is 50 years old. His wife was 3 years his junior.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
BOY WAS COOL
With Clothing on Fire He Stood Perfectly Still and Averted
 a Panic.

Chicago, March 20.-Rare pres ence of mind of James Berney, an altar boy of the Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the discipline taught by school fire drills prevented fine panic and probable loss of life in the crowded church yesterday. Just before ser vice, the lad, who is IA years old, entered with his taper and started to light the candles before the altar. The lower candles were lighted and then the upper ones were set ablaze and the lads work seemed complete when one of the candles high up on the altar went out,
 Young Berney climbed the narrow stairway and just had succeeded in lighting the troublesome candle when his white surplice iuttered di- rectly into the flame of lower taper.
 The lace immediately took fire and several cries of fire, fire!" came from the congregation. Realizing the danger of melting panic, as well as of making misstep which might topple over many other blaz- ing candles, the boy stood perfectly still on the steps while the surplice blazed itself out. Several men ran forward and extinguished the dying flames and carried the lad down. The whole congregation. after the first cry of fire" seemed hypnotized by the boys immobility and panic with consequent rush for the doors was averted.
 When taken into the vestry rooms it was found that Berney had es- capped burns almost miraculously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Damage by Pittshura Flood.

Pittsburg. March 20-A feeling of re- lief swept over Pittsburg and vicinity when officials of the United States weather bureau announced that condi- tons had suddenly changed and that the flood which came upon the city with unusual suddenness would not be as serious as they had feared. AL though the flood will not be as serious as feared. it will be attended by enor- nous loss. much of which has already been inflicted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
aIark Hand.rr Rurx.

Poitstovsp. Pa, March 20-The sec end Black 6snd letter to se received 0y Pottx:cwn residents within two seeks caBe when Meude Prince. wealtEy citizen. received threatening le.'er. demanding that $50 be placed iE an old stable on tie property of the Pottstovn Iron company. The letter was adorned with skulls and cross sones, which were drawn in red ink.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Girl RevoIutionist Eseapes.

St. Petersburg. March 20.-It is re- ported here that Mile. Maria Spirido- noyo. who was exiled tO Siberia two years ago for the murder of the chief of police of Tambov. has escaped and is now in eltter Australia or New Zss- land. She Is the young woman who was brutSily treated by police officers after her arrest. the affair causing comment all over the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
More Russian DueIs.

Berlin. March 20. - St. Petersburg dispatches say that in addition to the further challenge of General Gorba- towski to fight duel with General Fock it is reported that Admiral Nebo- gatoff, from his quarters in St Peter and St. Paul fortress. has challenged General Stoessel to deadly combat in the yard of the famous prison. The state of General Smirnoff's wound is stationary. The extraction of the bull let is still regarded as dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
BIG GAME IN GEORGIA.
Farmers Organize Hunt For Escaped
 Circus Elephants.

Valdosta, Ga, March 20.-Chief of Police Dampier received a telegram from circus men at White Springs, Fla, stating that two of their elephants had escaped and were headed for Val dosta, where the circus wirtered.
 Later reports say the elephants were surrounded nine miles from Genoa, Fla, by crowd of farmers with guns and that the big animals were fired upon, the shots only infuriating them and causing them to break away. Tel egrams from White Springs say that the people in that section are organiz- ing big elephant hunt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
GOVERNOR GUILDS CONDITION.
Comfortable Night But No Change
 For the Better,

Boston, March 20-The condition of Governor Curtis Guild, jr, which was reported late last night as having shown a slight improvement. was said at q. m. to-day to have lost none of the advantages gained. The gover- nor fell asleep shortly after II o'clock last night and his slumber lasted un- til well into the morning. The fact that he slept so long on a stretch was regarded by the physicians in attend ance as a most favorable sign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
No Wedding Bells For Mime. Gould.

New York. March 20.-Mme. Anna Gould. formerly the Countess de Gas tellane. arrived on the Adriatic with her three boys. In an interview Mrs. Gould denied emphatically that she was going to wed the Prince Helie de Sagan. Count Boni's cousin. "I shall never marry again. she said. q am not engaged. I am very glad to be back again in my own country"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Auto Racers R..ponsibI. For Roads.

Albany. \. Y.. March 20.-State En- gineer Skene has called to the atten- ton of Robert Lee Morrell. chairman of the executive committee for the first American national automobile road race for the BriarcIiif trophy. that any damages that may result to the state roads fin westchester county. where the race is to be run. must he repaired without expense to the state or the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair, continued cold tonight: Saturday fair. slowly rising temperature; light westerly winds.
 A slight disturbance that Is cen tral in Georgia is producing cloudy weather with light local showers on the South Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather with low temperatures pre- Fails in all other sections east of the Rocky mountains. Freezing temper atures extend as far south as Ten nessee and Texas.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and continued cold tonight: Saturday partly cloudy and slightly warner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
FIRE IN CAPITAL.
Lumber Yard Destroyed and Ball Park
 Threatened-S5OO,0O 900 Damage.

Washington, March 20.-Fire broke out in the lumber yard of Fisinger Bros. at Seventh and U streets, north west. and quickly spread to a number of residences.
 The American league baseball park was threatened. and the building re- gently vacated by the Freedman hos pital was partially destroyed.
 The lumber yard is the largest in the city. The loss is estimated at $500. 900, mostly confined to the lumber yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Big Lumber Yards Burned.

Washington, March 20-Fire early to-day destroyed the lumber yard of Eisinger Brothers in the northern part of the city and famed by stiff breeze, spread to adjoining dwellings nd buildings of the old Freedmens hospital. Damage was done to the ex- tent of $65.OO0. The buildings Of the American league baseball park were for a time in danger, but were not damaged. Two of the firemen werein- jured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
No Smokes fer New Jersey Boys.

Trenton. N |. March 2g-Governor Fort signed the anticiearegte bill pass cd by the present legislature. The measure prohibits the giving or selling of cigarettes. eigsreite paper or tohsc- co to any one less than eighteen years. The penalty for each vio.ztio1 is $50 q three months in jail. or both.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Jackson Courts Investigation.

Albany, N. Y., March 20.-Follow- ing close upon the resolution of Sem ator Sake to investigate Attorney General Packson's office, Mir Jackson to-day sent to the senate letter ask ing for an investigation of his de- pertinent by the senate. As presid- ing officer, Senator Raines referred the letter to the finance committee which is now considering the Saxe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
STATE CONVENTION.

New Haven, March 20.-The dem- ocratic state central committee to- day selected April 2S and 29 as the dates for the state convention to name delegates to the Denver con- vention. The place of meeting will be the New Haven theater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
ANOTHER IN THE ROW.
Roosevelt Still Filling Up His An- aniaS Column.

Washington, March 20.-President Roosevelt swelled the membership list of the Ananias club to 14S yes- terday, enthusiastically adding the name of J. F. c. Archibold, former war correspondent, to the roll. The certificate of membership was con- tained in letter written by the president to Representative Lilley. at whose instigation the Electric Boat company is being investigated.
 Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Capps. chief of construction, before the investigating committee yester- day, both testified to the value of submarine boats. Mir Lilley had charged that the experts of the navy department would declare that the profits on boats completed and those about to be ordered under the new naval bill would foot up $2,000,000. On the contrary, Admiral Capps said that the margin of profit was very small.
 The secretary said it would be ad- visable to order the eight boats pro vided for in the new bill instead of waiting until October. He declared that, although he had received no official report yet on the trials of the Lake submarine, made off Bridgeport a few days ago, the officers appointed by him to supervise it had told him informally that. the defects in sub noted in the trials off New port a year ago. had been corrected, and that it was possible that the other defects discovered at that time would be corrected. If so, he said the Lake company would be in posi- tion to bid against the Electric con- pany.
 The first time that Mir Metcalf seemed at all puzzled was when Mir Olmsted, of the committee, put this question to him:
 <Mr secretary, sid the admiral of the superior of Admiral Dewey, the general of generals. the"
 Whom do you mean?" asked Mir 
 "I mean the man that the constitu- ton designates as the commander-in- chief of the navy. Did he recom- mend submarines?"
 Whatever the secretary said in re- ply was drowned in laughter.
 Edgar Clarkson, secretary to Rep Hobson. testified that Lawrence Spear told him that the | Electric Boat company had influence ,,;.h Cnoalor rann,, ond n,,,Ia .,nn 1t to secure the assignment of Mir as a member of the naval 1 but before this influence would be used Mir Spear would have .o know how Mir Hobson stood on | Mir Clarkson said he this information to Mir Hobson and later Mir Spear called MI Hobson on the telephone and repeat d it to him.
 The witness said Captain Hobson old NIT Spear that he appreciated his interest. but did not want him to | lelp him in any way: that he wanted absolutely no suggestion of influence rom any outside source Mir Clark ion said Captain HObson said to him hat he had known Mir Spear for -ears and 'that it is the strangest hing to me that he would make me proposition like that"
 Evidence was here presented that he only indorsement Captain Hobson lad for a place on the naval commit ee was from the Alabama delegation n congress.
 Owing to the fact that Representa- i've Lilley will be absent from the ity for several days the public ses- ions Of the committee were adjourn d until next Thursday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
Count ToIstoi Better.

St Petersburg. March 2O-Reports here to-day from Yasnaya Pclyana are to the effect that Count Leo Tols- toi, who has been i'll with the grip for q week, Is better. The doctors consid- CT that all resons for immediate ap- prehension has passed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-20
wslL.r wiIl 8. er,y,ht Hor,,.

washflgisa. Msuch 20 -The state department wss informed that the Mexican government has granted the extrsal-ian of William F Walker. the Connecticut tanker. wko dF<zppezred several uno1fhs s-o and wsk Iccztsd h souttern Ca'iforais hy dstrctives.