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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
NoRDIcA's CHAUFFEUR HELD
Prima Donna Begged For Mercy For
 Her. Too Speedy Driver.

iPrfma Donna Begged For Mercy For
 Her Too Speedy Driver.
 NEW YORK, June 15.-Mme. Lillian Nordica was before Magistrate Finn in Jefferson market court here-not as prisoner; oh, no-as suppliant for mercy for Louis Dourassel, her chauf feur, whom Policeman Rensselaer, of the West Thirtieth street police station had arrested in Seventh avenue and charged with having exceeded the au. tomobile speed limit when Mime. Nor. dica was in the car. And Mme. Nor. dica got mercy for him, the magistrate with dramatic chivalry fixing bail in the insignificant amount of $50 when he held the chauffeur for trial in spe. cial sessions.
 Pretty as she ever looked on the oper. atic stage. Mime. Nordica was a picture as she stepped timidly to the magis- trate's desk. Her dress was of cham pagne colored silk. her shoes were white, and the veil which curtained the upper part of her face also was white. h uioinVhu sHttcTtu III cltlieT eur, ana around her neck was rope of pearls, from which hung diamond pendant
 May address the court?" she asked timorously.
 Proceed replied the court, with simulated hauteur.
 Well" continued she. q am the owner of the automot~, which this young man was operating. and was in it at the time. I have been going up and down the avenue every day for some time. and I am always careful that speed laws be not infringed. I was especially careful. for the horn on the machine was broken. and blew this dog whistle when 1t was neces- sary. The street was crowded. and we were going slowly. am sure the po- liceman's watch was wrong"
 '1 am sorry" replied the court. but will have to hold the prisoner for trial I will make the bail light, how ever. $50"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15

York Mall we are indebted for a skit that leaned us toward mirth one long tumultuous day.
 Gin striker meet striker
 CCmin' down the pike. Gin a striker strike a striker Need a striker strike?
 Things are unco Illinoisy,
 Naething's verra quiet;
 And oh, they hae a lively time
 Comin' through the riot.
 Since we found we could laugh at all over the state of affairs, we have found other occasions. For instance, the new State street; raw. unaccustomed to blue clothes and brass buttons. holding his billy awkwardly, rather undersized. Pitifully self-conscious. he runs amuck a gang of boys. strike sympathizers, as are most of those in the unfortunate's beat. "Aw. look at the policeman, you wouldn't hurt me. would you? O. look at his club; he's trying to put it in his pocket. Get on to the cop. will ye? Say. how much do ye weigh? Ain't full size, Is you? You better get dep uty to look after you"
 One morning. passing the office of the Employers agency, we came upon a band of new recruits for drivers po- sitions: country lads. frightened. but still wanting to see the town and a bit of life. Their sun-browned faces show pallor through the tan. they shrink to- gether as though afraid to be seen. their goods are done up in newspapers and big telescope valises. Very young and all undersized are the members of this particular band. not typical at all of the strike breakers. Big policemen fore and aft march them to their quar- ters. each policeman's face wears a a broad grin-they can put on no ofn- cial dignity of carriage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
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 Waists and Shirt Waist Suits I SOLE AGENTS IN THIS
 CITY. The Royal Factory

If you could look in. as we did. on the clean. bright. busy Royal factory. see the 800 workers who can turn out 10000 shirt-waists in a day or two. hear their chorus of singing rise above the whirr of the wheels, and see the beautiful order and system that pre- vail everywhere. you would understand why the Royal is such a thoroughly satisfactory shirt-waist.
 The men who draft and cut the pat terms; the women who do the plating and sew the seams: those who handle the fine embroideries. that are kept under glass: those who fit the shirt waists on forms. to make sure the pro- portions are right-even the laun- dresses and the inspectors. who clip of all the ends of thread and look with critical eyes for mistakes after the work is finished-all have in their hearts the spirit of doing their best And in their fingers is the science of exact shirt-waist making.
 Back of each waist is not only the guarantee of the store. hut the guar antee of the makers as well. If any thing goes wrong with the waist you buy. they will consider it favor to have it returned and the faults pointed out.
 But there is small occasion for any trouble with a ROYAL waist-as the fit. the proportion and the making have been so carefully supervised before it comes to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15


 structed by this canny Scotchman.
 From the moment of his arrival, MT. Dalrymple has shown himself bent on personally conducted tour of Chicago and the person none other than him. self. The first day he outwitted the entertainment committee, who thought to give him a good first impression. When automobile cars were proposed for tour, he inquired: Why not trams?" And trans it was The guides, alert to make the best of bad matter, took him on cars of latest fashion and best service, but plans O man gang aft agley; the tram" went so far and would go no farther. "Only moments stop" assured the nervous Chicagoans. The moment, and nine others, passed, the Scotchman looked about uneasily; far back as he could see was waiting line of waiting trans. There was noth- ing to do but get out and walk, and walk, too. in pouring rain. This never happens in Glasgow" said MT. Dalrymple.
 At the banquet given in his honor at the Auditorium, MT. Dalrymple told the 800 Chicagoans assembled of other things he had noticed which were not to be seen in the city whence he hailed. He said in Glasgow municipally they know nothing about politics; that in Glasgow pulls" do not land jobs: that there are no unions on the trans, that the more the men are given to do the less they think about strikes.
 To those voters that thought munich pal ownership would immediately bring cheaper fares and higher wages, the words of the cautious Scot must fall with dull, heavy thud
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
A White City.

HICAG0 has a new
 S1.c00. 900 amuse- ment enterprise the White City-a pleasure ce ntef that doubtless will attract myriads of recreation seekers during the sum- mer. The White City is a dazzling ly white affair. the numerous build inss of white e. ment their out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
A Large Family.

ISS Bartelme's $50 children are of widely aryi i n g ages, from nine months to 21 years. She acts as guard. ian of a girl ward until the latter is IS, of a boy until he is %. No won der she asks the assistance of child. less folk with big, empty houses.
 And she asks for that urhieh is mt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
Greve, BisSet G Holland
 
 SIGN

Have been kept busy this season longer than any other season. and we sincerely believe the results came from our weekly talks on Stein Method of Tailoring. We are still kept busy which Is another good sign that peo- pie appreciate what we said and found our stock and workmanship as repre- sented.
 Should you wish GOOD MATERI- AIS right fitting, correct tailoring. We guarantee reasonable prices for same if done by Stein Method of Tailoring. Ask us questions about this method. We will be pleased to answer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
IN THE WINDY CITY
MATTERS OF CURRENT INTER-
 EST IN CHICAGO.
OBSERVED HERE AND THERE
Manager of Glasgow Tramways on Tour of Investigation-Philan- thropic Labors-New Pleas
 ure Ground.

HICAGO.-"A chiel is among ye takin' notes"
 The "chiel" in question is MT. James Dalrymple, of Glasgow, come over at Chicago's invitation to in- struct her in re- gard to municipal ownership. AS I heard a gentleman say this morning, it quite looks as though we were to he generally in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15

for personal interest and effort In an address before the Chicago Credit Mems association- this friend of tte street waifs. told the men there vas a grand opportunity for them to do something in practical philanthropy. declared a man that could afford it ought to pick out . vaif and in . man. her sct as father to him To quote the words direcfly-5ef the rich nAn rick out boys ol prDoiss. vho by en- vironmenf and c1rcumg<ance have be- cone .delinensntav but nse erfninonn
 an1 etvs thsss vo1D . tnses q hDUs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
Humors of the Strike.

lTH the Chicago strike there has been so much that was grim a n d heartrending, one saw but a glimmer here and there of attendant humor. Our New York friends, from an easy distance. have been able to ap- preciate the funny side. To the New
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
To Aid Waifs.

HERE is need to- day for the person al aid. in charita- 'ble matters. al though it seemed
 for awhile that in- dividual effort in this direction was under a stigma
 denounced as un- scientific. pauper- izing and I know
 not what else. But Judge Mack. of our juvenile court
 values and asks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15

SATIN SPREADS. Our regular S2.75 quality, special price S2.25 FULL SIZE FENCED CROCHET
 SPREADS. Regular s139 quality, special price $1.19 LARGE SIZE. EXTRA HEAVY
 FENCED SPREADS. Regular s1.75 quality special price Sl.43 FRINGED SATIN SPREADS. Regular price S2.39, special price S1.95
 CUT CORNER SPREADS. Reduced as follows:
 $1.5O Crochet Spreads reduced to Sl.r S1.75 Crochet Spreads reduced to S1.43 $25O Satin Spreads reduced to $2.19
 CROCHET CRIB SPREADS. Regular price s5c. special price 69c We have several other qualities in Spreads which we haven't room to enumerate here. but they're all reduc- ed in price for this special sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15

CROCHET BED SPREADS. Full size. good weight, regular $1.25. special price 9Sc each
 EXTRA HEAVY CROCHET
 SPREADS. Marseilles patterns, regular $1.59 quality, special price SIPS EXTRA LARGE SIZE HEM CRO-
 CHEF SPREADS. Worth S169; these are classed as seconds, there is no imperfec- tion in the weaving, but they are liable to have small stains which are hardly noticeable and are easily washed out. special price S1.29 HEMMED CROCHET SPREADS. Regular s1.75 quality, special price Sl.45 HEMMED SATIN SPREADS. They are almost as handsome a spread as a Marseilles. and being much lighter in weight they re easier to handle, regular price $2, special price SLoS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
Gem. Had Been B.r,.a,

westmInster Gems Had Been Buried.
 CAMBRIDGE. England. June 15.- All the jewels of the Duchess of West minister of which she was lately rob bed and which are estimated 10 he worth s5o.coo have been recovered. They were buried in a field two miles out of town It appears that a former night watchmsn at Grosvensr House. vho was arrested in London. confessed to the theft. and Scotland Yard detec- tives came here and arrested an accom- pIice vho conducted them to the place where the te~eIry was hidden
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
|GricYc, BiSSct X Holland
 3g and 40 BANK STREET. TElePlSNE 5Da AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS
A Special Sale of
 White Bed Spr eads.

comprising agent below the ordinary these have making reduction in of of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-15
Fornan's s 9S.IO0 South Main St.
MORE Important

than cleaning up your back yard is to see that the PLUMBING in your house is fin a sanitary condition It oc>sn't cost much to have it right and
 nve doctor bills. also # will add great ly Co your comfort We win eheerfuIly aeve you an estimate on plumbing and heafinx. and can sell you a first class n1nuford Range Phone f094
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
PAXTON
DOES SOME
TALKING
SHE UNEARTHS COUNTERFEITINC
and BLACKMAILINC SCHEMES

turned from walk with Payton that
Payton had been very sick and when
she had sympathized with him had
shown her little box with the remark
that there was something in there
that would put him out of all his
troubles"
Mrs. Payton declared that she knew
nothing about Payton's having been
poisoned. If he was poisoned he
must have done 1t himself but she
couldn't tell when. He was in high
spirits all the evening preceding his
death and had consumed good deal
of dope" and played the fool" gen.
orally.
Mrs. Payton said that when she
went on the stand she was going to
insist that the newspaper men and
the spectators be excluded from the
hearing so that no one should know
what she had to tell.
Up to noon four witnesses had been
examined. Doctors Sheafe and Vance
who made the post mortem examina.
tion, Garfield Mcdonald, "the promi-
nent Fairmonter" mentioned in. Mon.
days West virginian, and Adam
Neider, who had lived with the Pay
tons "off and on for several months.
Garfield Mcdonald was seen by a
West Yfrginian reporter Tuesday,
and evidently knew whole lot about
the Payton woman. He said that he
had known her when she liveddn Fair.
mont and that he considered her a
pretty hard case. About Thursday
preceding Payton's death he had been
to Wheeling and on his way back
stopped of at Warrington. He met
the Payton woman near the railroad
station and went with her to her
house. They had considerable con-
versation about Payton and the wo.
man said good many things she
hadn't ought to-"
On the stand thissmorning McDon.
aid testified that Mrs. Payton had
told him on this occasion that Pay
ton was making things too uncom-
Portable. and that she was going to
get rid of him If he kept, on; that If
she couldn't find any other way she'd
poison him.
Neider's testimony concerned Pay.
tons death. for the most part, and
was not particularly damaging to
the prisoners.
During the taking of testimony the
witnesses are kept separated. 1t is.
expected that Mrs. Payton will take
the stand late this afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

The coroner and officers Watson
and Walker took Helen Payton and
Frank Wright to Warrington this
morning, where their hearing in the
Jacob Payton poisoning case is on to
day. On the way to Warrington Mrs
Payton talked volubly and declared
that when she got on the stand she
was going to/"give 1t all away
She said=that Payton and her sis
ter's husband ran a counterfeiting
business in Warrington for long
time. They made plaster paris molds
of silver dollar and from the molds
made lead dollars, many OF which
they succeeded in passing in Fair
mont and elsewhere. She had al
ways been afraid of this business and
finally threw the molds into the riy
er. When Payton found this out he
threatened to kill her. Just before
Payton's death he had been at work
on penny counterfeiting outfit and
she had the receipt" for making pen
nies at this very time.
The most startling disclosures
made by the Payton woman, however
were in relation to her husbands
blackmailing propositions. Some time
ago the couple adopted young girl
who had since lived with them. Pay.
tons relations, the woman averred,
with this girl had for some time been
criminally intimate. The girl had
contracted disease and Payton had
endeavored to force her (Mrs. Pay.
toni to go to certain prominent cit.
izen of Warrington (whom she
named), and threaten that unless he
paid over a certain amount OF money
she would have him arrested on the
charge Of being responsible for the
girls condition. Mrs. Payton said
that Payton wanted the money to
buy new tent for travelling snake
show" in which she and the man Frank
Wright had been interested. She said
that there were eight people connect
ed with the Show" and that she her
self was one of the "star performers" !"
In fact 1t was while travelling with this
show that they had run across Wright
and he had been with them since. She
declared that often after their return
to Warrington, Payton had sent
Wright down street with her and re.
fused to go himself. This, she de.
clared, was SO that he might be
alone with the stepdaughter. She
said the girl had told her on one oc.
casion when she (the girD had re-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
YESTERDAY WAS
CLEANING UP DAY|
GOOD RESULTS IN YELLOW FE-
YER DISTRICT WILL LIKELY
FOLLOW THE WORK.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Aug, TO-.
The result Of yesterdays holiday Tor
general cleaning purposes was that.
thousands Of barrels and boxes Of
rubbish were removed from premlses.
The cleaning was SO thorough that ii
viii take several more days to haul
the rubbish away.
Secretary Shaw, Of the Treasury.
repudiates the work Of the captain Of
the revenue cutter winons, sustain
ing Governor Blanchard against Gov
ernor vardaman. Of Mlssissippi.
Twenty-six cases in all are report
ed from Patterson, La.
The funeral OF Archbishop Chap
pelle win be held at st. Louis Ca
thedral Saturday morning with pub
lie exercises.
Shreveport corrects an error or the
statement that three deaths have oc.'
Cured there. There has been only
one death and three cases. e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
CAPTAIN TAGGART TO
GO ON WITNESS S and

development Of point. HIS experi-
ence In court martIais, il is explained,
has given him knowledge his attor-
neys have found most valuable. a
Added to the strain OF the trial is
worry Of his coming examinations
for major and the possibility OF army
complications and result OF the ex.s
posures in this trial.
Captain Taggart's experience on
the witness stand when his attorneys
put him on to-day or tomorrow to
testify against his wife win be try
ing one according to all indications.
The cross examination VIII cover
nearly every incident mentioned In
the trial and according TO The state
ment OF Mrs. raggnrts attorney may
last longer Shnn a full day OF court.
When court opened today attorneys
for Captain Taggart began reading 4
deposition from the house physician
at chrisfs Hospital In Cincinnatl
where Mrs. Taggart spent three
months while Captain Tasgart was Ia
the Philippines. BY this witness and
other hospital attendants hcard early:
this week the attorneys are attempt
Ing to get on the trial records state
ment Of the cause OF Mrs. Tasszrt.s 4
confinement In the hospital z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
BOY DROWNED THIS AFTERNOON

Thomas Travis. the sixteen.year.old
son OF Frank Travis, of New England,
was drowned Just afternoon to-day
near the Hunsaker bridge at Watson.
Young Travis was in boat with some
other boys, when in some manner it
capsized, throwing him into the wa
ter. He was about fifteen feet from
the bank when he fell into the water.
He sank very soon, and it was about
twenty-five minutes before his body
was brought from the water.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
HE is EXPECTED TO BE CUES
TONED FOR A WHOLE DAY
OR PERHAPS MORE.
THE STRAIN OF THE TRIAL is
TELLING ON THE CAPTAINS
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

WOOSTER. Ohio. Aug. 10.-on the
eve of his appearance on the witness
stand Captain Taggart looks worn
and haggard. Hollows have come be.
low his eyes and the lines have deep.
ened in his face.
The strain OF the full week OF trial
has told on him. His shoulders are
not as straight as they were the iirst
day Of the trial when, in uniform, he
strobe into the old court room and took
a seat beside his attorney. There is
a tired nervous look In his alert eyes.
Since the trial began Captain Tag.
gart has been directing the case
against his wife. This was plain be-.
fore two days of the trial had been
completed. The last two days during
the illness of one of his attorneys,
his hand has been still more evident.
He has directed the examination Of
all witnesses, indicating to his attor-
ney Just how far they should go in the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
THE WEATHER.
Showers Tonight.
PRESIDENT MAY TAKE A dive

tary OF the Navy and read ~You are
to proceed as soon as possible to oy-
ster Bay and report to the Presi-
dent
The general impression is that Mr..
Roosevelt would like very much to
take trip in submarine.
Three years ago he went to Annap-
oils. fully expecting to so down In
the Holland, but was persuaded not
to do so BY certain members Of the
cabinet who accompanied him. &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
PREACHER AFTER
Mr.. ROCKEFELLER
SAYS JOHN is A REAL BAD MAN
AND GIVES HIS REASONS,
FOR SAYING so.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August TO-
His good qualities make him all the
more dangerous. for they seem to
sanctify his other acts. In the mind Of
some people at least" said Rev. VIII.
liam F. McCauley yesterday, when
asked his opinion OF recent exploita-
tions Of John d. Rockefeller's good
qualities. Continuing, Rev. Mccauley,
who is pastor of the Third Presbyte.
rian Church. of Cincinnati, said:
ut is, said in commendatlon Of
Rockefeller that he succeeded without
any politicians or rich friends to help
him. The same might be said Of a
bank burglar.
And Rockefeller is affirmed to
have genius superior to other men
in explanation of his meteoric career.
No doubt, he undoubtedly has a ge-
MUS for the ancient game Of freeze
out, and seems to possess effective
financial knockout drops of his own
compounding.
I'VE are told that Mr.. Rockefeller
has given s5o.ooo.ooo to help human.
ity.
But that is not circumstance to
the millions he got from humanity to
help Rockefeller. Besides the ques-
tion is not how much he has given,
but how he got it.
"Mr. Rockefeller does not drink.
No, he is intoxicated with success. He
does not gamble. No. he plays big
ger game.
He does not violatesthe Sabbath.
No. he merely skins people the other
six days. He is true to his family.
But that is no extraordinary virtue
for SO is tiger in the Jungle"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

A physician was called, but life was
extinct, and all efforts to restore him
were Of course in vain. The body was
brought to the Jones undertaking es-
tablishment this afternoon. The fu.
neral arrangements have not yet been
completed.
Frank Travis, the boys father, is
well known here. He formerly lived
at Uztown. The, people sympathize
very deeply with him in the loss OF
his son, who was popular boy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
SUBMARINE BOAT PLuNeER is
ORDERED TO OYSTER BAY TO
AWAIT HIS COMMAND.

NEW YORK. Aug. 10 oaicers
about the Brooklyn Navy Yard are
interested in the rather unusual or
ders that have been received BY Lieu
tenant Charles Nelson. in command Of
the submarine boat Plunger.
The orders came from the secre-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
FINDS a MAN IN THE CLOSET.
New Castle Girl Meets Burglar Face
to Face.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, August TO-
Face to face with d burglar hidden in
a clothes press was the experience OF
Miss Lillian Wilson. Of this city last
night, the report of which reached
the police.
Opening an upstairs closet she was
almost thrown into mysteries BY com
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs, James
Thompson. fthe Fifth ward. last
right. a son. Mother and child are
doing well.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

| ing directly upon a burglar who was
hiding within. She fed with a
scream. and the burglar escaped be-
fore help arrived.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10
state oraanIxer comIno.

Camp 25o, Golden Seal. win be VIZ
tied on Friday night by the state
organizer and all members are es.
pecialiy requested to attend as busi.
ness of Importance is to be trans.
acted. <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

Mrs. j. A. Meredith and little son.
Jamison, have returned from Noun
tain Lake Park. where they had been
since the first Of June.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

Miss Kittie Jenkins has returned
from a two weeks visit to Webster
Springs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

Mrs. Jet Grannon is in cIarksburg
the guest Of friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-10

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