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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
AsREsrED TWO MEN
Who Are Suspected of hurdsrint .
 Pawn Broker.

Detroit, Aug. 5.-Superintendent of Police Downey to-day received a tele- gram from Chief M. Kohler of the Cleveland police department notify ing him that Harry Parker and Harry Johnson were arrested there to-day suspected of the murder of pawn broker Joseph Mover in this city July 2S. Chief Kohler's telegram said that the Cleveland officers have recovered most of the jewelry that was stolen from Movers shop by his murderers. The only clue the police had to the man was description of two men seen running from the rear of Movers store few moments after the mur- der,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
 AT The Hampson -SeIIew Furniture Co. Il6.I2o Bank Street, Next to Reid nufhes. "What Pretty Chairs. 7

How can you show such large as. sortment of dining chairs and all such nice patterns"
 "I never saw such fine finished din. ing chairs anywhere as what Hamp- son-Sellew Co sell"
 "why, I paid 8 for my dining chairs and they're not one bit better than those Hampson-Sellew offer at only s2"
 "The way those dining chairs ars made would make them last lifetime with ordinary care"
 If there's a place on earth where you can get reliable furniture-yorr full moneys worth-it's at the Hamp- on-Seilew store"
 That's the most graceful shaped dining chair for s4 that I have ever seen" -
 "see how nicely the tables and buf. fets and sideboards match up with the dining chairs
 Just look at that buffet for only se5. See the fine finish it has,
 Let's 90 up stairs and see the Glen {. wood Ranges
 There is no other range on the mar ket that is as carefully made and with ss good iron as the Glenwcod. know the foundry-have worked there. and they're swfully particular
 That new Cabinet Glenwood is q dandy range"
 "Have seen those new parlor suitsi No: let's look at them
 Well. We'll Mother paid a hur- dred dollars for parIor suit that does not begin to be as pretty as that one for s61.J1.
 somehow the Hampeon-seIlev peo- pie seem to have a way of picking out such sensible booking furniture that its a pleasure to look through their stocks-
 ~Ask the salesman to show ts that s5o chamber suit The one Mary eo< was the so one the Hzmr>on-seiiew Co have advertised 70 mgch--
 T read this coocern's advxfiseBe.t in the Democrat every nIehf as1 I've picked up some good bargains by es1nD s-
 -Dsd rou see tho>e co8rhes in Hsmp, ss1-s<Ilev's viBdS~ e sdve<t1De11 zbey'n . snap. bs1U1t snsL>
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
CoFFED HOSE RAIDED.

Warsaw, Poland, Aug. D. Detec- lives today made successful raid on coffee house in the Jewish quar- ters and captured seventy members of the social democratic party, thirty of whom are organizers. Strikes are increasing in the different towns. The strikers threaten to destroy the Lilpo- prau Iron works and the manager of a big flour mill in the SlOdowice dis trict has been drowned in sewer by the strikers. The man was bound with ropes, put in wheelbarrow, trundled away and dumped into the sewer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
NAVAL RESERVES GO OUT.

Philadelphia. Aug. 5.-The 150 men comprising the second battalion New Jersey Naval Reserves, boarded the United States armored cruiser Brook lyn to-day, and will spend the next nine days in actual sea service. The vessel will cruise off the New England coast The New Jersey Reserves will be among the first to study the new ship drill, gun drill, boat drill land ing force and small arm instruction manuals that the Navy department has just issued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
HOCH READS HOW HE DIED.
Enterprising Day-Ahead Newspaper
 Describes His Hanging.

~-A'eSA phAoAAi6 Asts ANSWSPapSi
 Describes His Hanging.
 Chicago, Aug. 5.-Johann Hoch was surprised to-day when he received in his mail a copy of weekly news paper published in small town in Indiana, which contained detailed account of his execution last Friday. The newspaper went to press the day before the date fixed for the hanging and believing -Hoch would not obtain reprleve, the enterprising editor took chance and wrote graphic description of the event. The story of the execution filled most of the second page of the newspaper and in- cluded pictures of Hoch and con fession which the defendant is said to have made just before the trap was sprung.
 Hoch was angry after he read the story and immediately wrote a letter to the editor of the publication in which he said:
 Il will be alive when you and all the dupes who read your lying sheet are dead"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
BIT OF TELEPHONE KILLS.

New York. Aug. 5.-Haroh Fowler. ten years old son of farmer living on the outskirts of Sewaren, N. l.. started yesterday to talk over teie- phone, when a small portion of the m6uth-piece broke of and went into his mouth. The boy swallowed 1t but for two hours experienced no bad effects. He was then seized with convulsions and died before a doctor could be summoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
GRAIN CROP THREATENED.

Bucharest. Roumania, Aug. 5.-The entire grain crop of Roumania Is threatened with ruin owing to the persistent drought There has been no rain for two months. The Holy Synod has ordered prayers for rain and processions carrying ikons will take place throughout the country to- morrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
LOCKED UP AS DRUNK-DIEs

LOCKED, UP AS DRUNK-DIES.
 New York, Aug 5.-Dennis Martin. AS years old, of No AS East Ninth street, was taken to the Charles street station at 6:3O o'clock yesterday morn- ing fro min front of No 769 Washing ton street. suffering from intoxication and lacerated wound of the scalp. He died in his cell at noon. About II o'clock Doorman John Murphy found Martin unconscious. An ambu- lance was called from St Vfneents hospital, but before it arrived the pris- Oner was dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
COMMITTEE OF FIVE.

New York. Aug 5.-At q meeting of the board of governors of the New York Produce exchange yesterday a resolution was adopted empowering the president to appoint a committee of five to attend the national reciprcc- ity conference at Chicago on August 1s and IF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
vANDAL CUT FLAG.
Navy Officials Investigate Mutilation
 of Trophy.

or Trophy.
 Washington, Aug 5.-Navy depart- ment officials are trying to learn the name of the culprlt who mutilated a historic silk battle flag lent the officers of the cruiser Brooklyn to drape the casket containing the body of John Paul Jones. which was recently brought from France. strip a foot long and two inches wide was cut from the flag. which belongs to the ton. and was sent to the cruiser by Mrs Donald Mclean.
 The vandalism was discovered at Annapolis. when the admirars body was taken ashore. Captain HawIey investigated without result and Ad- miral Sigsbee was instructed to hold a court of inquiry.
 The six marines who had in turn guarded the casket denied before the court that they knew of the desecra- tion. Members of the crew were then compelled to open letters they had written. in the hope of finding the missing fragment of silk. hut tbIs was unrewarded.
 The investigation Is to be continued and in the meantime the mutiIated flag is being held on the cruiser.
 The battle flag Is one of the cher ished possessions of the n. A. R.. and had been kept at New York headquar- ters for years until 1t accompanied the Brooklyn to France. The flag was used in one of the revolutionary bat tle<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
FRAUD AT CHURCH ELECTION. Said that Ballot Box Was Stuffed
 When Pastor Was Called.

Sharon. Pa- Aug. 5.-Twenty-nine members of the United Presbyterian church at Mercer have filed charges with the Mercer Presbytery. alleging thst of a recent congregational meet ing to extend a call to the Rev W. Fl. McPeak of Port Huron. Mich the ballot box was stuffed
 The church has had trouble for two years trying to chocee a pastor. A meeting was held a few nights ago and a vote was taken When the hal lots were counted there were as in the hat. and a count made of those pres eut. showed but p2 were entitled to vote. Fer that reason q protest has been fled sGsfnst the call
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
DESIGNER FIFE IS HERE.

New York. Aug 5.-Arriving to-day on board the steamship Lucania from Liverpool were William Fife, designer of two of the Iipton cup challenging yachts. and Captain II. NJ. Durand, son of the British ambassador at Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
NEGRO PEND HANGED.

Ruston, La., Aug. Blob Burton, a negro who entered the residence of Mrs Wells a few months ago and at tempted to criminally assault one of the women of the household, was hanged in the parish jail here yester- day. Burton confessed on the scaf- fold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
BROKE CAMP TO-DAY.

Mantle, Aug. 5.-The First regi- ment, c. \. G.. broke camp this after noon after a very satisfactory week in a regimental camp Very little duty was done today as most of the forenoon was taken up in packing up the camp equipage and policing the camp ground
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
ONE OLD SAW NAILED.
Girl Snapped Her Neck on the New
 Shoulder Belief.


 Ansonia. Aug 5.-That it isn't sI- ways lucky to see the new moon over the left shoulder hss been proven. Miss Mamie Marvin. who is pretty. had heard the old tradition that to see the new moon over the left shoulder insured health. wealth and a happy marriage. She wanted all three. and last night tried to take a peep at tine moon
 To be sure that she would sec it over her left shoulder Miss Marvin took great care She arranged her position so that she would have to turn her head well around She took the peep. and the result was that she broke the cords in her neck and Is sui fering severely from her injury.
 She doubts the tradition nov. and believes that 1t Is far better to look the moon squareiy in the face
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
REMOVED FROM SHIP.

New York, Aug. 1.-Two members of the crew of the steamer El Paso from New Orleans were removed from their ship to-day at quarantine suffer- ing from elevated temperatures. They were taken to Hoffmann's island for observation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
5000 FOR NEWPORT DOGS.
Fine Exhibition Expected at Annual
 Show Next Month.

Newport. Aug 5-T.he premium list for the Newport ,sog show. to be held at the Casino next month. will be soon issued. The entries close August 2. There are about POO classes with cash to the winners of first and sec cnd prizes. More than 125 special prizes have also been offered. Total value of prizes is estimated at <3.oOo
 Quality promises to be high, as five hundred or more of the best dogs in the country and Canada will be on ex- hibifion- Some dogs recently import e-I from Europe will be shown for the first time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
TO LAY CABLE.

London. Aug a-The cable ship Co- Ionia seiled to-day with 2.40p miles of cable so lay the Commercial Cable Co.'S additional line from WaterviIle- ireland to Canso. N- q. and then to x<wfuundhud
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
LEFT FOR FLORENCE.

Rome. Aug 5.-The American Cath esic pilgrimage which has been iD Rome since July 2e left for Florence to-day After a short stay in FIof- ence the pilgrimage will % to Swit- xeriand after . tour cf which they viii leave fer hooe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
DETAINED AT QUARANTINE.

New York Aug s-The steamer IL ronier. from Port Arthur. vss defsin- ed at quarantine today and one mem her of the crvw was removed to Ho6- Qan IsIand for ob0eyafio1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
WEIGHTED WITH STONES.

Toronto. Ont. Az 5.-The body of William NcKeIveF. manufacturer of concrete mixers. was found in Toron- to bay yesf4day. His clothing vas leigAtDd -H1th 1euyy yene4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
sMAII-Pnx IN HARLEM.

New York. Aug 1.-Two negroes afflicted with smallpox were re moved yesterday from the fve-story tenement at No. 2Js West One Hun dred and Twenty-fourth street. cccu- pied entirely by co,ored families
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
SOUP NEARLY KILLED BRIDE.
Has Husband Arrested for Making
 Her Drink a Gallon of It.

Her DfIfIh uuII0H UT It-
 Hazelton. Pa, Aug. 5-Because he compelled his bride of two weeks to drink four quarts of soup at one sit ting, Antonio Jetapsy was arrested to- day charged with attempting to kill her and was held under $500 bail.
 Mrs Jetapsy declared that her hus- band was exceedingly jealous and got the idea last night that she had pois- oned the soup in order to get rid of him. He made her drink all of It; then she collapsed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
HA1Hn ruRDcAR

Forecast for Connecticut. Generally elou,iy with probable showers tonight. sunday showers fre<a southeriy UizdA =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05

New Orleans, Aug 5.-President 5. RooseveIts prompt action on the re quest of Governor Blanchard, to have the marine hospital take charge of the yellow fever situation here. creates general satisfaction, although there is dissent in some quarters on the ground that Louisiana ought not to surrender her sovereignty and confess her in ability to handle the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
YELLOW FEVER CASES
 NUMBER NEARLY. 800.
Seven More Were Reported To-Day and the Yellow Peril Seems to be Spreading President Roosevelts Orders in Relation to the Case of the Stricken Ones Received With Favor on All Sides.

New Orleans, Aug 5.-A total of seven more cases of yellow fever were reported up to noon to-day. This brings the total number of cases to date up to 4S2 and the total number of deaths 93 The yellow peril is gradually extending it's grasp on New Orleans
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Christmas with Mrs Joseph Kaufman. TO
ID street southeast

Christmas with Mrs Joseph Kaufman. TO
D street southeast.
Miss Ida Levy of South Washington left
today for Baltimore to spend the holidays.
and VIII return to Washington about JAM
uary 2. 1906.
Mr. M. W. Welfiey and family have gone
20 their country place to spend the holidays
fnelr son, Conrad. who is at Locust Dale
ACADEMY, VIII join them there
Miss Marguerite c. Cooper and Miss
julia Oliver are spending few days at
annapolis. where they have gene to attend
envy.
Mrs George 8. Cooper has cards out for
Tea Monday, January i, when she will
present her two daughters, Miss Frederick
berryman Cooper and Miss Marguerite CAL
Mrs John Leonard Saegmuller of Roches-
Ter, " II Is spendtng the holidays with her
parents. Mr. and Mrs J. 8. Fitzpatrick OF
THIS CITY. Mr.. Saegmuller will Join her on
the Gath for few days.
Miss Rose liable OF winchester, va,
spent few days in this city with friends
last week.
Miss Sara A. Ral1in of Philadelphia, Pa,
Ii the guest of Miss Mae Hirsh, 213 Florida
avenue northwest. AT home Monday
December %.
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William e. Bailey will also be here for
New Year day Later in the winter Mrs.
Hobart win make a visit to Mrs. Alger
Senator and Mrs Buckley are spending
the holidays at their Hartford. Conn.
honfe~
Bishop and Mrs Earl Cranston- on their
return from their honeymoon trip. spent
several days last week with Mr., and MIS-.
William Christie Heron at their home N
Avondale, Ohio. Wednesday night they
were given delightfully."- informal H.tIe
dinner the guests including Bishop Al
drews Of New York. Bishop McDowell OF
Chicago. Bishop and Mrs. Cranston OF
Washington, Bishop Walden and Rev. pr.
Boucher, president of the Woman's Cox
lege of Baltimore. Bishop and Mrs. CFan-
ston are now at their apartments In tne On
tario. They will go to New YORK on Jan IN.
uary s, and on January Is will sail for
Porto Rico, where they will be Tor SIX
weeks.
The Pillars Club near Cincinnati, which
was the scene of many of the entertain
ments given in Miss Roosevelt.s honor last
spring. was recently burned, but the clup
will continue in existence and is already
comfortably housed in another property
very similar to its first home. 1t has already
possession of the Harcourt homestead. at
Mount Tnsculum. which Is magnincent
specimen of the old colonial type of house,
and the work of undermining 1t Will be
commenced at once. The officers of the
club closed arrangements with the Long
worth estate, to which the property be-
longs early last week. The new club house
is situated most advantageously, command
ing view of the river, and is easy of ac-
cess. Representative Longwofth, who Is a
member of the Pillars Club, wired from
Washington to make any arrangements that
were satisfactory. It is understood that a
formal housewarming viii be postponed
until such a time as Mr. I4ongworth and
his bride can attend.
Senior FELIPE Pardo, the newly appointed
Peruvian minister. and his bride. Sonora
Carroso Barreda de Pardo, who were mar
ried at Lima in November, arrived in New
York this week and are at the Shoreham-
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: 1AMONG
gEssIHE CLUBS
$3.50 "a

The Capitol Hill History Club met We'd
nesday at the home Of Mrs. Meyer. 610 Sth
street northeast, with sixteen members
present The resignation of Mrs. McCrary
was accepted, and Mrs. Burkhart elected
member.
Mrs. Briggs read paper on the History,
Resources and Industries of Tennessee
Biographical sketches were given as fol-
lows: Daniel Boone" by Mrs. Hall: '"Theo-
dore o'Hara," by Mrs. Mattox: Henry
Clay, by Mrs Dague; Charles Egbert
craddock,'" by Mrs. Waterman, and RE,
becca Mott" by Mrs. Shook. Mrs. Nichoi
read a paper ON 1.-The Mammoth Cave"
Roll cali was responded to by quotations
The next meeting of the club will be held
at Mrs. McLaughlin's, Isl Z street SOUTH
east.
Mr. and Mrs Carl-SmitIh graciously placed
their home at the disposal of the members
Of the Excelsior Literary Club last Tues-
day afternoon. Mrs. Christine dunlap Wa
the hostess. After the transaction OF rou-
tine business the club was entertained py
Mr. Smith, an accomplished violinist, ac-
companied by Mrs. Smith.
The subject of the occasion was Dante,
but the essayist being absent the members
spent part of the time In impromptu
sketches During the remainder OF tne
afternoon they enjoyed an inspection OF the
ar: work of Mr.. and Mrs Smith, the form
err being a noted worker In Oil ana Watei
ccIors, and the latter an equally Weil-knoWn
miniature painter. One OF Mr. Smitn Is
cent works was 1ife-size canvas or Mrs:
Fairbanks now hung In the continental
Hail. ami Mrs. Smiths collection incluaes
q copy OF the miniature portrait she mace
of the Queen of Holland among tnose
present were Mesdames Barnard, Dunlap
Emerson. Foster Mitchell, Muller. Turn
hui Robinson Webb and Willis, and MISS
Flora NJ cCreery. The guests we're
Daish Mrs. Hooker and Mrs. Cow
The study and Pleasure Club met Tues
day evening. but omitted the usual foulno
of s,roceedings to arrange for their dance
the coming week. At the conclusion or ene
matter in hand an informal program was
endowed each number being conerfpu1eo Dy
a member of the organlzaeao OH ,,Isa;c,,
Miriam Whittlesy gave a violin SOLO, Wnlcn
eiicited an encore. when she played,
KubeHk selection. accompanies ON Ine
piano by Mr.. Johan Muller MISS Nellie
Parsons sang two ballads. MT Raiph Moi
roe recfted. Mr. john Alexander read
Christmas carol by Dickens. and the Misses
Pendleton and Rich gave the interview pc
tween Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen
of Scots The last hour OF the meeuns
was devoted to dancing
The Give What You Can Club met
Thursday evening to report upon It's work
to be done on Christmas eve. This cfup
of Young people viii contribute to the COM
fort of the poor on Christmas DAY Two TONS
of coal, barrel of -four, a dozen chachens
and twenty pounds of fancy breads and
cake For the children they have coifected
forty-two toys and a dozen pairs OF mftts
and gloves.
The w. w. W. Club omitted its usual
meeting last Thursday on. account OF the
holidays.
The Mothers Afternoon Club of East
Washington will not resume Its meetings
until wednesday after New Year day.
Tba TonouiI cl,Tb had no meeting last
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AROUND THE CITY

-, 1870. l., 49,
Huio ofu "oiiIin ~oS seslAdii6 ~ q S1Aop
window on a back street. There wasn't
much tot stare at, either-jrst a lot of junk
..,,.ts .ra crean, inrs coma cracked. a
.o"p,' ~ 49, -, 60
rev Plates "ifiie cliiHl oos "imi no"aAie
red ears. a chest of drawers with glass
knobs and a plentiful outlay Of dust
urbara woman s,ton<, tn stara another
~ z- n,
VIII foiloW SUIT. II IS human mature. Be
i,uk The dog reminded her of a dear
s...,,ta1x,oo. eriana 30 bo,- ob,ldhooa ora
-
there was idVehdef-spfasseu pia9e, Ake
store In Baltimore because of its imitation
=, tha ala .+tr,,, "a tter,,-.,rt 90 10 tho rast
- -, -. -. -
OF the stunt Sne was turning to leave
an outpuTs1 on palnetic commences
Theres notnang IKE old cnany 10 Jake
You back to the past, Is there? MY mother
had set IKE has, that plate up thereIths
rim. It seems like yesterday. but 1t was
nigh fifty years ago. when was little
girl and used to see it on the table when
Yan Sof Need to Be- ,0ne mimi reader
know when a little old creature is famish-
p l,Is IS said. socially: e 20 Ai' 20
II know just how you feel about It,. i
az daserreosTpes that treas l ncsss
of their associations.
Ana anaa was an sne encouragement tne
AZ ~, No, so,.,,,a az a,,a,,oh 3, ,,a,,a
.nvthrg fra tbs m,ra,sr nf - We
49, ,,1y 49,, ~ sar,nriss Thls "a ?.
an old friend left. tell Won child tSa
MuIi !. -. ~ s p.as1 Wien Sou ere youn&.
rui A. So 80 ~ =. n.tIty luliesolnc @nen you
90 up ae rst aa ss
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show where he always spent a dollar for
his ticket and his beer, but he guessed he
could cut out one nights pleasure to give
a poor cuss a good dinner.
That's what call victory" exclaimed
a woman In the crowd.
It certainly looked like one.
Two men were waiting at the avenue
junction yesterday for car. They were
prosperous-looking, and the one who did
the talking had on a diamond ring.
Yes. SIR" he was saying. loud enough
for the people around to hear, that fell
low used to be a. 81 400 clerk in the same
office with me-and now he's shoveling
snow"
was helping to clean the treasury sidewalk
DRINK inquired the other man.
Sober as a Judge. Big family. Wife
always sick and daughters extravagant.
make good. Then he got down with rheu-
matism that lasted SO long he lost his
job-that's why he limps."
ST suppose his fellow-clerks helped him
out" said the other.
Everybody looked at the diamond ring
man to hear his answer.
Never heard about 1t IL they did. Much
as we can do to hoe our own rows" And
he stepped toward his car. If the other
man had Intended riding downtown, ne
changed his mind and stood on the side
walk long enough to write something on
card. Then he doubled 1t over yellow
packed Dill, NTdppe0 Lie tWo LII p2l o1
paper he tore from letter, called a news
boy, gave him change and message. and
then watched to see that the package
reached the lame man. Then he walked
away.
Two women met in the snow storm.
They We're as merry girls, though one
had crows feet and the other white hair.
well, was fooled!' laughed the crows
feet. lady. 81 thought I'd take advantage
of the storm and run down and get through
with my shopping while the rest of the
world was at home-but the stores are
jammed. my dear. positively jammed! !.
aSame way with mel Reminds me OF
NV experience on the sleeper every time
I go west. I get up at the crack of day
so that / can have the dressing room 70
myself before the others are awake-and
finu every other woman has had the same
brilliant idea-funny, isn't H2"
lawfully funny
And there they stood and laughed with
such irresponsible joyousness that you
would suppose they had dimples and blond
tresses, instead OF crows feet and white
hair.