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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
ArTAINS HIS MAJORITY.
Duke Charles Edward is Governor of fSaxe .Cohuri.

Gotha. Duchy Of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, July 19.-Duke Charles Ed ward of Saxe-Coburg and GOtha as- sumed the reins of government to-day on attaining his majority. His state entry into the capital was the occasion of much ceremonial. The new occu- pant of the ducal throne was received at the railroad station with military hOnOrs and proceeded to the castle of Friedenstein. where he met his moth CT. the Duchess of Albany. The for nal ceremony of taking the oath of in- stallatiOn occurred in the throne room in the presence of representatives of Emperor William. King Edward and other rulers. the cabinet ministers and a brilliant assemblage Of officials and deputations from various parts of the duchy.
 Charles Edward. Duke of Saxe-CO- burg and G0tha and Duke of Albany. was born July 9. 1881.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
SLEPT IN THE OPEN.
President Roosevelt and a Party of
 Young Companions.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 19.-Presi- dent Roosevelt and the party of youth full companions with whom he passed last night in camp in the shore of Long Island sound, returned to Saga more Hill today.
 Early last evening the party pitched camp at picturesque spot on Lloyds Neck. Both supper and breakfast were prepared in camp, the president directing the cooking of the food. No tents were taken along, the party sleeping in the open air with tarpaul- in blankets as their only protection. The young people listened to stories and experiences whoch the president related and the hour was late before they attempted to sleep. All were up early and after breakfast rowed back to Sagamore Hill in the cool of the morning.
 The president had a party of visit ors as guests at luncheon today. The most notable among them was General Horace Porter. former American am- bassador to France. General Porter desired to pay his respects to the presi- dent and the latter wished to discuss with the retiring ambassador some matters of personal and official interest
 The other visitors were Judge W. W Torton who recently was appointed United States district judge for the district of Oregon and Theodore A. Dodge, an Englishman sojourning briefly in this country, who is a long time personal friend of the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
CITY NEWS

Chief Egan's thermometer registered
 95 degrees this afternoon, the same as
 ysterday.
 The parishioners of St Mary Mag
 dalen's parish in Oakyille are planning
 reception to their pastor, Father
 Traynor. upon his return from Europe
 Thursday. August 10. They intend to
 make the occasion a public one and
 give a supper and dance, and thus in-
 cidentally pay ofr the remaining in- debtetiness on the church. The par
 ish is alive with enthusiasm on the matter and the <ler will undoubted- ly be very successful Tickets are out already and quite a number have been disposed of.
 Rev Father Thomas Harty of Ca hirciyeen. County Kerry. Ireland. is in Waterbury seeking funds to complete the O'Connell memorial church at thaS place. It is nigh a quarter of a cen tury since a church to the memory or O'Connell was inaugurated at CahIrci- veen. the birthplace of the hero Of Catholic emancipation. The scattered Irish race was appealed ~to for aid fin the undertaking and with character tsfic generosity responded. still there is much left undoDe and Father Harry. who comes with the ap- probation of the bishcp of this diocese. looks for a helping hand in Waterbury. A concert and entertainment with a view to raising funds for this purpose will be held in the city nall a week from next Sunday.
 Residents of Cooke street needn't think they have a monopoly of that rel. ueppery material which Superin- tendent HOtchkiss Is putting on some of the streets about town According to q petition received last night by the department of public works they have more than their share Of it on that street and Dr De LiguOTi Is conduct ing a brave fight to save himself and his nefEht.ors from the dreaded stuff on Riverside street. Superintendent Hotehkiss is not alarmed over this talk because he knows there is nothing in- furious in the road material He feels that ft viii be all right when 1t packs down but some os those who live near where it has been thrown around claim that unless it is removed CT kept from entering their homes they had better move out while they are able to ga- IT is said 10 have the same effect urcn human beings as a desc of red pepper and ss a result nearly every body sa the streets where it has beea used is almost dead from sneez<1x.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
FENCE BEING BUILT.
Stately Old Elm on Grand Street te
 be Protected,

After good deal of coaxing and a fair share of cuffs and kicks the DOW CTS that be have decided to take the hint and do something towards beauti. lying the square at the junction of Grand and Bank streets. The initia. tive was taken this afteTEoon when c high picket fence with stout iron bands as supports, was erected about the high elm treet The thing is not quito as slightly as some might like to see. 1t is better than nothing and while people of modern ideas may fume and rage at the tall timbers they will sN.ve the purpose of the present at least and later on probably something more in keeping with the surroundings may be substituted. The fence will stop horses from eating off the bark of the tree, save it from being battered by wagons and also prevent youngsters from whiting it with pocket knives. The pickets are set close to the trunk so that they don't take up much room. Now if somebody will make move towards putting nice piece of stafu- ary there the spot that has so long been sort of dumping ground for all kinds of refuse will be one of the most Aght- ly in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
NAVAL VETERANS MEET.
Annual Session with Election of
 Officers Yesterday.


 New Haven, July 19-The national reunion of the Naval Veterans asso- citation was held here yesterday with the Gideon Welles association of this city. A business session was held in the morning and in the afternon the veterans went to Savin Rock for a shore dinner with the members of the women's auxiliary and other guests. The following officers were elected.
 Commodore. Walter E. Jacobs of New Haven. captain. John N Phelps of Newark. N. l.; commander. Max \. Green of Brooklyn. V. Y.; lieutenant commander. William l.. Lord of Provi- dence. K. l.; lieutenant. Frank Dalton of Salem. Mass: fleet paymaster. Henry F. McCallum of New Haven: feet sur geon. Charles W. Karsner of Philadel- phia: feet captain. A. F. McWilliams of Detroit. Mich: fleet boatswain. Peter Duweck of New Bedford. Mass. At the meeting of the woman's auxiliary the following officers were chosen: Captain commanding. Mrs E. A. V hit- cher. Jersey City. V. l.. commander. Mrs Sina Lex. Philadelphia. lieuien- ant commander. Mrs Maria Ford, Providence. R. l.: senior lieutenant. Mrs Henry Tobin. Philadelphia. lieu tenant Mrs Sarah E. Handson. PrOvi- dence. R. l.: paymasteT. Mrs Ellen F. Travers. Providence. K. l.: feet sur ge0n. Mrs Abbie RathDurn. New Bed forsl- Mass: feet captain Mrs Lydia A. Perry. New Bedford Mass. secretary. Mrs Jennie Laird. Providence. R. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
PROPOSES
 NEW PLAN.
George, Nesting.
 houses Scheme.
Suggests that 5000 Policy Holders of Equitable Get Control of Society-Pres. eAt Plans Will Not be Satisfactory.

New York, July 19.-Expressing the belief that the present trustee arrange ment for control of the Equitable Life Assurance society may only very tenn porarily satisfy either the policy hold CTS or the public, and that real solu- ton of the societys difficulties has not been reached, George Westinghouse has suggested new plan for stock control of the society, by 5000 policy holders. MT Westinghouse plan Is outlined in letter to Paul D. Cravath, attorney, of this city, dated June 2l and made public to-day. The proposi- tion outlined is that all shareholders be invited to place their shares, with those of Mir Ryan in the hands of the trustees with power to vote for an amendment to the soclety's charter providing that the stock shall consist of 5000 shares of S2G each. instead of 1000 shares of S10O each; that no per son except a policy holder shall be a director; that only one share shall be held by any single person who must be policy holder; that at each annual election, seven policy holders who have not previously served shall be chosen and that the trustees be directed and empowered to offer for sale at 1000 a share the 5000 shares contemplated by the amended charter to the five tnous- and largest policy holders and in the event of any such offer not being ac- cepted, then to continue to offer said shares to the next largest policy hold CTS until the whole five thousand shares shall have been disposed Of. In his letter Mr Westinghouse said:
 T believe the foregoing plan would result ill the selection of five thousand of the most influential policy holders as candidates for the position of directors and would tend greatly to strengthen the society in the estimation of the public. These five thousand policy. holders would undoubtedly be rec0g- nized as important men of affairs and would obviously represent very large amount of the outstanding policies of the society. The plan, wEile provld- ing for the retention of experienced di- rectors will also insure seven new di. rectors each year."
 Mir Westinghouse said to-day he be- lieyed that under his plan the desired reforms can be promptly accomplished without legislation. He thought 1t worthy of special note that less than one-tenth of one per cent of the policy holders have felt sufficiently interested fin the affairs of the society to make suggestions 10 the trustees to aid them in the selection of directors to fill existing vacancies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
HOT WEATHER STILL
 PREVAILS IN MANY PLACES
No Let Up To-Day on the Depressing Heat Which is Bringing Death and .prostration to nany-Proba- bilities Are That the Hot Wave Will Continue for a Time Longer.

Washington, July 19.-The high tenn perature of yesterday and Monday con tinued ill Washington to-day, but a much lower humidity and stirring breeze offered considerable relief. At s a. III. the temperature recorded at the weather bureau was S2 degrees, practi- cally the same as on yesterday at the same hour. The humidity was only 5S in comparison with 76 for the same hour yesterday. The temperature is rising rapidly and doubtless the maxi mum will be from 93 to 95 degree.
 The heated term continues with lit tie or no abatement in any quarter. Along the lower lakes also in Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wiscon- sin there have been few early morn- ing thunder storms but the sempera- ture has not been materially lowered except in Iowa and southern Minneso- ta. The greatest intensity of heated term centers in the Ohio valley and the north portion of the middle Atlantic states where last nights minimum temperatures ranged from 72 to 7S de grees. the last named being the record for Philadelphia. The outlook for thunder storms during the next 36 hours in the upper Ohio valley and thence eastward is fairly good. With the showers there will be more or less fall in temperature Thursday after noon or night and it now seems prop- able that the prevailing high tempera lures will be temporarily interrupted by Friday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
CABLE COMPANY SUED.
French Corporation Asked to Pay
 Damages by Venezuela.

New York, July 19.-The Venezuelan authorities have, according to Her ald dispatch from Caracas, instituted proceedings against the French Cable Co for damages incurred by the gov ernment for the company's alleged par. ticipatiOn in the Mates revolution.
 This is different action than that decided against the company on March 31, which resulted in declaring the company's concession null and void and assessing it in damages for fail. ure to fulfil the terms of the contract Cablegrams form large part of the evidence claimed to be in possession of the authorities. According to com mon report they were taken from the cable office by an operator. They were first offered to the French legation for sale, but the purchase was declined. after which they were sold to General Castro.
 It was the common belief that the French minister. Charles .Weiner, left Venezueli for Paris in May for the purpose os settling the matter, but nothing has come of it and the long deferred suit has begun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
FATHER AND BOY DROWNED.
Mother and Six Little Ones Look on
 Helpless.

Southampton. L. l.. July 19-A tra- cic and pathetic ending has come to the yearly outing of George A. Hulse. a Southampton carpenter and his family of eight. Hulse and his il years old son lost their lives yesterday ty drown ing while Mrs Hulse and the six little ones looked on helpless 10 render aid The party had gone to the beach at Se- bonic creek and the boy was bathing while the others watched him from th. shore. He was unable to swim and when he venfured beyond his depth the father went to his assistance Both being dragged down 10 death
 With the aid of a clam digger. whom she found a mile away up the beach. Mrs HuIse got the bodies ashore. Al day long the woman and her little ch.~ dren guarded the bodies of the father and son as they lay on the beach. She was relieved of her vigil when the coroner came many hours after the drowning and took charge of the hn-fic<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
WAS DEDICATED.
Library at Dover, N. H., to Which Andrew Carnegie
 Cave $30,OOO.

Dover. \. H., July 19.-The new public library in this city, toward the erection of which Andrew Carnegie gave s3O.OO0, the city furnishing about S1O.O0O additional, was dedicated to- day. Former Mayor Arthur G. Whit temore, as chairman of the building committee, made brief address and turned the keys over to Mayor JohK H. Nealley, who accepted them in a short speech. The dedicatory address was given by Colonel Daniel Hall on behalf of the trustees. There were several musical selections.
 The library building is three stories in height, constructed of brick, with granite trimmings. The architecture is classic, the capacity about 6O,OOd volumes.
 On the walls of the principal rooms are hung a number of costly paintings. donated to the city by Mrs Elizabeth Frost of Newburyport, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
ASSAYERS UNDER ARREST
One Million Dollars Worth of Ore
 Said to Have Been Stolen.

Cripple Creek, Col. July 19.-Six as- savers of this district have been ar rested and placed under heavy bonds upon a charge of receiving high grade ore. knowing it to have been stolen. From a set of books examined in one 6 sssaying office 1t is known that about s:nycc0 profit was made by the assay CTS in the last six months. Other books lead the officers to believe thai upwards of s1.Oco.O0o worth of ore has been stolen in the district every year and disposed of 10 assay offices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19

to-day. Heretofore the cases os pro- strations had far outnumbertu the deaths due directly to heat. Early to- day, however, the death roll began to increase with startling rapidity and be- fore the forenoon was half spent a to- tai of seventeen deaths had been Of ficially reported. Only eight persons seriously prostrated by the heat, mad been treated at the hospitals in the same time. Another feature of the fatal cases is that death comes with less warning as to the exhausting heat ed spell grows longer. During the forenoon the mercury crawled steadily upward. At 10 o'clock the weather bureau reported SS degrees and at II it had risen to 91.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
STEEL NOT ADVANCED.
Manufacturers Vote Down Propo. sition to Increase Price.

New York, July 19.-Leading manu. iacturers of steel plates and shapes have agreed, at a protracted cGnfer- ence here, to make no change in prices. For some time past there has been more or less talk in the trade of an ad- vance in the price of both structural steel and steel plates, OH account of the prevailing activity. Some of the interests represented at the conference are understood to have been in favor of raising prices, but the proposition was voted down. The more conserva- tive interests argued that an advance in structural steel and steel plates at this juncture would do more harm than good, as they claimed that t would check the present active de. mand for these lines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
BOSTON IS WARM.

Boston, July 19.-From all over New England today came reports of record breaking heat Boston at IT o'clock had a temperature on official instruments of ninety degrees. This was one degree higher than yesterday
 atthe same hour Rhode Island cities were from three to five degrees warm CT than yesterday. Pawtucket report ing % degrees at 10e30 o'clock Yer mont and New Hampshire also af- bounced higher temperatures than yesterday. while Portland reported a record of Ss at 1o o'clock. which was the highest for that hour ever noted by the Portland weather bureau At 10 o'clock the temperature was s1. No prostrztions had been reported in this city. There was one in Cam bridge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
AFTER THE PRESIDENT.
Han Arrested While Climbinf the
 Fence at White House.

Washington, July 19.-John C. Eek 'eston, 3S years old, of Philadelphia. was arrested shortly after midnight at the White House, where he was caught climbing over a high iron fence. He said he was anxious to see the president and carried letters ad- dressed to the president offering sug- gestions for government methods ana also had letters from a United State, senator and representative from Penn sylvania recommending him to con. culship at Rosario, Argentine Repub- lie. Eckleston was prostrated by the heat last Monday and he will be exam ined as to his sanity to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
TROOP STABLE RrRNEp

Lander. Wyo. July 19.-The troop stable at Fort Washable. sixteen miles from Lander. has been destroyed by fire. Fifty horses belonging 10 Troop r. Tenth United States cavalry. were burned and also three mules and con siderable saddlery. The horses were large sorreIs and among the hnest in the army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
ROYAL ARCANrM SESSION.

New York July 19.-AnnounceSeE- has been made officially that the rrand council of New York state. Royal Ar eanum- will meet in Buffalo August I to take action on the new schedule of rates recently adopted by the supreme grand council It was intimated in connection with the announcement that the supreme body of the orier will re convene September : to take action oH the resolutions which will be adopt cd at BuRaIos
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
FOR MISUES OF MAILS.

New Haven, July 19.-D. John A.. Ten Eyck, prominent Bridgeport phI- sician and Miss Alice Patterson, also of Bridgeport, were arraigned before United States Commissioner William A. Wright in this city, on charges of misure of the mails. Bail was fixed on each at S1,J00 which was furnished. They are charged with sending through the mails medicine to be used for criminal purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
ROOT SWORN IN.
Oath Administered by As. sistant Librarian of
 State Department.

Washington, July 19.-Elihu Root of New York was sworn in as secretary of state to-day soon after ten o'clock. The oath was administered by Will liam McNeir, assistant librarian of the state department. Secretary Root an nounced that he would remain here during the day as he desired to look up some legal matters connected with the state department. He expects to re- turn to New York tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
pEPEw WILL sAp.

New York. July 1e--Senat0r Chzun- eey M. DeTew has returned from AIx Les Baines. says a Herald dispatch from Paris. and will sail for New York next Ssturiay. When asked 2 few days sxo whether he vouh return b America in view of the Equitable se- ciety matters. the senator declared thas ke wuad no< break up his vacafien
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
NO VERDICT RENDERED.

Portland, Ore, July 9.-The jury in the case of the United States govern ment against Congressman J. T. Will Hamson, Dr Van Gessner, William sons partner, and Marion R. Riggs, charged with cOnspiring 10 defraud the government of public land, had rp- turned no verdict at 10:35 o'clock last night and were locked up for the night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
A beautiful Birds Eye Maple
 Dresser for only SlS.75.

You can go the length and breadth of the United States and not pick up . better bargain. The latest and most fashionable design with a best French Plate Mirror IS X 36 inches, oval in shape. Genuine hand carving on the mirror standards. The woodwork all hand rubbed and polished to a regular piano finish. Such dressess cannot be bought anywhere for less than s2T to S3o It's a chance of lifetime to get a pretty piece of furniture at the price Of an ordinary one. This cannot be duplicated There is only the oas dresser. First customer gets the bar gain. At the Hampson-sellew Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
You never saw such a Bareain
 Before.

The Bedstead can be bought for s9.J0. It is one of the latest patterns with the scroll head and foot Just enough brass work in it to make ft artistic and pretty without being over done. Such beds usually cost from s13.5O to s15lO0 but you can buy this one for only s9.JO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
Young Ladies,
 Attention {!

Take look at that set of Bedroom Furniture in the show window of the Hampson-Sellew Store on Bank Street, next to Reid X Hughes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
nIsTREss IN MADRID.

Msdai. July 1a.-A hurricane has almost entirely destroyed the harvest In the provinces of SaragOssa and Caceres. thus adding immensely to ths general distress. IL has been decided to entirely suspend all work tomorrow as a protest against the dearness Of nrOrisiors here-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
FELL OVER RAILING.

Pleasure Beach, Mantle, July D. While sitting on the veranda of her summer home at Pleasure Beach this morning. Mrs w. k. Klein of Spring field accidentally fell over the railing. She was rendered unconscious and it is feared the injuries to the skull will proce fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut. Scattered showers and thunderxtorsns this after non and tonight. Thursday scattered showers feIls~ei by fair. eouevnzt cooler Thursday evening and night, light wes<ersy winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
ACCOUNT ACCEPTED.

New Haven, July 19.-The account of the Philo s. Bonnet estate as kept by executor William J. Bryan. was accepted by Judge Cleaveland just as it was filed to-day, notwithstanding the objections to certain items by the residuary legatees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
REPATRIATION OF sPAxIARDs.

Madrid July 1a.-The Spanish rov- Enment- t is announced. is arranging for the repatriation Of the Spaniar,is who were imprisoned in the Philippine Islands by the Americans during the war of 1sCss and vho are still in the i<laufs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
DIED FROM srNsTROKE

New Fairfield. July 1a--Frznk Her man T vesrS of age enployed here ss q farmer. wss found unconscious on the ruasiside here late last evening fro ms1nstrOke- He died before sid couid be summoned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-19
SLIGHT RELIEF AT NEW HAVEN.

New Haven, July 19.-A slight relief from the prevailing heat was afforded New Haven this morning by a breeze from the northwest blowing about if teen miles an hour. Otherwise the conditions were practically the same es on yesterday. The temperature at 6 o'clock was s0 degrees. according to the weather bureau, and there was a rise of five degrees within the next hour. indicating repetition of yesteT- days excessive heat throughout the day. The humidity fortunately rc- mained low. about J0 per cent. The minimum temperature in the last twen- ty-four hours was 15 at a. m.
 Three deaths and eight cases of prostration from the heat were re ported in Connecticut in the twenty four hours up to $ a. m. today.