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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
One of the Most Noteworthy in His.
 tory of Tennis.

Boston. Aug 12 Four matches, three in singles and one in doubles, re- malned to be played when the tennis enthusiasts gathered at the Longwood Cricket club today. The remaining match in the semi-fnals in singles was arranged for this morning, the finals in both singles and doubles for this afternoon and the challenge match in singles for Monday.
 The tournament now drawing to a close. which is the fifteenth annual one of the Longwood club, has been one of the most noteworthy events in the tennis history of the country. lt has been the largest tournament ever held outside of the British Islands and re- markahle for the fact that of l22 scheduled events III matches have actually been played and only eleven defaults recorded. In addition the club has held q handicap singles and q consolation doubles so that the tour. nament will probably close with a rec ord of nearly 150 played matches dur ing the week.
 The match scheduled for the morn ing was that between Clarence Hobart of New York and F.. W. Leonard Of inc local club. The other match in inc semi-iinals was not played. as F. R. Alexander defaulted to R- n. Lit tie rather than play two and possibly three matches in one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
NOTRE DAME CHANGES.
Several Sisters Called Away to Other
 Fields.

Several changes have been made at the convent of Notre Dame. Sister Mary George, the leading teacher of music, who has been here one year; Sister Hippotite, assistant teacher in music, and who has been here seven teen years; Sister Angela, who has been here four years and who was in- structor of third and fourth year pu- pills, and Sister Guilone, instructor in the high school department, have all been called away. There are several rumors as to their successors, but as yet it is not known who will take their places. Sister Mary Rose, for merly Miss Walsh of North Willow street, of the Convent of Mercy of Chicago, and Sister Mary Bernadine of the Convent of Mercy, Providence, will arrive here, tonight for short stay. They will stop at St Thomass con vent. Sister Bernadine was formerly Miss Katherine Hennessey of this city.
 Miss Adelaide Finch, principal of the city normal school will return from Lewiston, Me, this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
CRUISE OF YACHTS.
Vessels Left Norris Cove this hofn'
 int for the Days Run.

New Haven, Aug 12.-The fleet Of the New York Yacht club which lay at Morris Cove last night got under way shortly after S:3O this morning for the days run to New London. the next stopping point in. the annual cruise. A thick fog hung over the Sound and harbor in the early part of the day. but 1t thinned out before the starting hour arrived and by 9 o'clock the conditions gave every promise Of good racing weather. There was a fresh southwest wind strong enough to raise A shop sea which made the smaller craft jump about in lively fashion.
 As early as S:15 the thirty-footers. haIf-raters and other small boats got under way for beat out to Southwest light and the flagship Colonia and an other steamer went out toward the light to fix the starting line. By s:3J the big craft started after the little ones. and the spectacle was beautl- ful one as the fifty or sixty yachts heele,l over to the breeze on the beat for the starting line.
 Most of the steam craft of the fleet took matters leisurely and were sill at anchor when the sailing vessels went away. By 9;30. however. nearly all the steamers as well as the yawls. sloops and schooners had started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
BLOWN MANY FEET
 BY GEYSER OF STEAM.
John Hartigan Laborer Hurled Out of Ten Foot Trench by Steam Which Ascended Five Stories Burned and Bruised he Died After Reaching the Hospital-nany Others Injured.

New York, Aug. 12-John Hartigan, laborer, was blown into the air with a geyser of steam which rose five stories high from an exploding steam pipe on ten feet below the pavement of Vesey street to-day. Hartigan died from his injuries after being taken to the hospital. The lives of passers by were endangered. Harti- gan was the only man at the bottom of the pit when the pipe burst. Along with the debris which rose with the first jet of steam and rained down over the street Hartigan's form was plainly seen. He was blown com pletely out of the hole and was de- posted against hydrant with all impact that broke his right leg. Hart igan was taken unconscious to the hospital and revived by stimulants, after which he received the last sac rament. The steam geyser spouted for several minutes before she supply valve was closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
JENNIE CRAhER TRAGEDY
Famous New Haven Case Revived
 With a New Story.

Late last night the New York Sun received the following special dispatch from it's correspondent ill Seattle, Washington:
 "The mystery of the murder of Jen- nie Cramer in Connecticut g years ago has been cleared up by the confes- sion of J. H. Leroy, negro inmate of the county jail. Leroy is doomed to life term at Walla Walla under ac- cumulative sentence law. The young woman was choked to death. Leroy asserts that the crime was committed by 'Tommie' Gardner. a crook, then well known to the police of tbe coun- try"
 Jennie Cramer'S body was found on the beach at Savin Rock. at the edge of the water, August 6. 1SS1 The dis covery was followed by one of the most sensational murder trials in the history of the country. Miss Cramer had been known to be an intimate friend of James and Walter MalIey, and q chain of circumstantial evidence was formed which led up to the arrest of both young men. They were tried in the West Haven court on the charge of murder and bound over to the su- perior court. Pinkerton detectives and famous counsellors at law were inter- ested in the case and after long and intensely interesting legal fight the superior court acquitted the two men.
 The mystery was never solved. It furnished material for scores of fiction writers and is stil fresh in the mem ory of many of Connecticut's citizens.
 At Walter Malley's home, yesterday morning, it was stated that he was away on vacation trip. At his fath- CTS home no information or expres- sion of opinion could be obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
TOOK HER ADVICE.
Woman Told Her Husband to Brown
 Himsslf and He Did.

Chicago, Aug 12.-Joseph Garron re. turned to his home in this city and his wife told him to jump into the lake and drown himself.
 "AN right said Garron, I'll do just that" He did, and though he was alive when taken from the water, he died in the hospital two hours later. In the pocket of his coat the coroner found this note:
 "This is to certify that my wife, Maggie Garron, told me to leave the house and go to the lake and drown myself. Goodbye, and God forgive her."
 Mrs Garron became hysterical when informed of her husbands act and hurried to the hospital, but she ar rived few minutes after his death.
 T was only joking" she said, as she knelt at the side of the bed where lay the body of her husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
MITCHELL BOUND OVER
Unable to Leave Bed, But Was Res.
 resented By Counsel.

A preliminary hearing was held yes. terday in Grafton on the death of Mrs Llnnle Rankin, who was shot and Killed last Tuesday by James Mitchell. Mitchell was not present at the hear. ing, being still unable to leave his bed. but was represented by counsel. His condition is still very serious and tho slightest disturbance might prove fatal.
 The result of the inquiry was that ne was bound over to the superior court without bail under a charge of murder in the second degree. It is very probable that he will be charged with murder in the first degree
 The Murgatroyds have not yet in. tered the body of Mrs Rankin and are not inclined to make public when or where interment will take place,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
Is MINUTE SCHEDULE
Started on New Trolley Line at
 O'clock To.day.

The Connecticut Railway and Light. ing Co started fifteen minute sched- ule on the Cheshire line at 1 o'clock to-day. This schedule will be main- tained all summer, or as long as busi- ness warrants it,
 The officials believe that the fifteen minute schedule will be competent to meet all demands, but if the rush that is expected tomorrow takes place ad- ditional cars will be put on. The com pany intends to leave little ground as possible for complaint.
 The new schedule will obviate trOu- ble and delay in transferring at Che shire for Mount Carmel. Considerable complaint was made about this delay, for people expected to ride right into New Haven without experiencing any such inconvenience as being held up for twenty mintes at Cheshire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
CITY NEWS

A daughter was born on Wednesday to Mir and Mrs Otto Herbert of Field street.
 X daughter was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs r. F. Bowe. River road. Simonsville.
 Peter Rorst of 4i0 North Main street Is seriously sick at his home with rheumatism.
 George I. Barnes was sued this morning by the Bryan Bros, contrae- tors. for s143. They claim to have sold him a quantity of building mater Ial which he did not pay for. and they ask damages of s2J0.
 About s5.op0 in fares. purchases and other expenses. Is the amount a man who has been watching the patronage yielded the Cheshire trolley since if opened. says it costs Waterbury daily. IL is worth every cent of it and more.
 Emma. the 2 months old daughter Ot Mr and Mrs Walter SOnderegger o' South Main street. died this morning The funeral will take place tO-morroN afternoon at 2 o'clock with service at inc house and interment in Pine Grove cemetery
 The funeral of Mrs Bridget C01d0n will take place from the residence of her daughter. Mrs Peter Dunn. is Jew eIrv street. tomorrow afternoon al .7O o'clock. with seTviceS sf the Im- macuIafe Conception church and in- terment in new St IOserh's cemetery
 reception was tender~i Mics TIlIie 
 irexor of Newark. N T. at the home of John s;sIwaler. q Farm street last everfuE- Selections were rendered by the North End orcheStra: vocal selec- tions bv the Misses Tiliie GsrexoF and Christine GsIwzier. a violin and piano duet by George and John Nelson and a piano solo by Miss Josephine Nelson After s dainty collation. sssh-Iixh; zrouF< of the party were taken snl the party broke up vo<inx the host and hostess to be nse e1tertaine<k-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
KEEPS COOL IN A HOT
 PLACE AND ESCAPES

Springfield. Mass. Aug 2.-owen Nct,rath. A cool headed empioye of the Springfield Gas Light Co. was iin- prisoned in a burning tar reservoir for thirty minutes yesterday. When inc reservoir. which feeds a large boiIer. caught fire the flames spread so rapidly that McGrath's escape was cut on. Chief W. ]. Littlefield and dozen of the most intrepid members of the department entered the burning reservoir time and again. but were driven back by the flames and the dense. black smoke. McGraths vile. who bastened to the scene. trembled as blackenei. haIf-sdffocated firenieu emerged from the burning structure.
 Meantime McGrath was making a game fight for his lire. When be found his escape cut of he put his head through a small aperture in a di- vi5iug wall The fire scorched bis clothing and though the smoke nearly sufforated him the air circulating m inc dividing wall furnished sufficient oxygen ta sustain consciousness.
 MeGrath hsari the shouts of the f;remen outside snd the footsteps of rhe rescIiing party. When the comTno- tion ceased he knew that he had been given up for lost. Hotter and hotter grew inc flames. The smoke was SD thick in the hole which protected hi~ head that t was insufferable. Mcsiraih sIecised upon a frantic break for iib- ertv. RrpaSting the fames he dash' through a wall of fire. and few s-c- .-.-- r.-.- r..r-sr shrosrrh rha aTrfrr door of the lsoileT room A mighty cheer rose ss a guickvirted fireman turned q stream If water upcn Nc Crsth. whose clothes hung ia shTesis srf whose features were so black inst he vss unreroxnizabIe- NcGrsth was uufnfu-psF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
ROBBED THE WIDOW.
Life Iusarance nsney Stolen by Man
 Passing ss . Friend.

Chicago. Aug l2-Mrs Mary Gen ders. a widow. 21 years old. has lost S3.gs from her safety deposit isox in the Illinois Trust and Savings bank. and yesterday she swore to warrant charging Charles C. Hammitt with the theft. The money was paid her by a life insurance company after the death of her husband
 Hammitt. who had been friendly with the GendeTs. advised Mrs Gen ders to put her money in the safety de posit vault until a good opportunity for inveSiment was offered and told her that he had better keep one of the keys as she might lose her key. When Mrs GenIers went 10 the vault yeSreT- day the money was gone
 -He fs the last man in the world l couH think would do such q thing Why. he actually knelt down anu prayed st my hushansi-s coffin
 The police have traced Hzmmitt to Cincinnati
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
CHICKENS AND MACARONI.
TOO Fowls Given Away at Celebration
 in Southington.

Southington, Aug 12-This town was in holiday dress yesterday, the iirst of the two days celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Saint slsto, the first Italian pope. vergel- liti's Red Band" of thirty pieces of New Haven played a concert program from the central green bandstand last evening and will give another this evening. Following to-night's concert there will be display of fireworks.
 Yesterday morning there was a mass at St Thomas's church at 9 o'clock. After the church service the band in q four horse dray and four horse truck containing chickens toured. the town, stopping at every decorated house and business place where one or more live chickens and a bundle of macaroni were left without cost. Over Io chickens were thus disposed of.
 All business places in the borough and many residences have been decor ated for two days carnival. The United States flag flies from the town hall flag staff. Italian games occupied the greater part of the afternoon. and few Italians worked yesterday or will labor today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
EDITOR DEAD.
Joshua bolles of the New Milford
 Gazette.

New Milford, Aug 12.-Joshua A.. Bolles, editor of the New Milford Ga zette, and widely known as a writer for various publications, died to-day at his residence here of diphtheria. His age was 49 years.
 Mir Bolles was taken i'll last Monday with what was then supposed to be tonsilitis. On Wednesday it was dis covered that his trouble was diph- theria, the symptoms by that time be- ing unmistakable, but on the follow ing day his condition showed much improvement, and on Friday he seeni- ed decidedly better and was able to take nourishment. Last night at about 9:30 his heart action became irregu- lar, and stimulating drugs were ad- ministered. He was unable to rally. Death came at 4 80 this morning.
 There have been no previous cases of diphthera ill this village of late, but some time ago child of fani- fly living in the outskirts was sick with 1t. Early in the week Mir Bolles ate heartily of blueberries picked by members of this family, but the phy- sicians are not sure that the disease was communicated in this way.
 Joshua A. Bolles was born May 26, 1856, in Waterford, near New London. His father, Joshua BOlles, was book publisher in New London, and the family was descended from the early settlers of that region. Joshua A. 'Bolles was graduated from the Bulke- lev school, and went to Amherst col lege, but was compelled by poor health to leave there. At the age of 22 he was employed on the New York Mail and he was later on the stan of the New London Telegraph, the Berk' shire Courier and other papers. Ills connection with the New Milford Ga zette began 23 years ago when ne pur' chased that paper and another one and combined them. In 1891 three story building was erected for the pa' per, which under Mir BOlles' manage ment became one of the leading week lies in Connecticut. His editorials m his paper and his essays printed else where on economic and sociological topics were widely quoted. as were also some papers read by him before the Connecticut Editorial association of which he was leading member He contributed occasionally to vari' ous publications. ,o,-
 His wife, whom he married in 1881, was Miss Ella s. Irwin. She and two children survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
DAMN THE WEATHER MAN"
Cicero Jones Goes to Court in a Elan
 ket and Is Fined S100.

Cicero Jones Goes to Court in Blan-
 ket and Is Fined S1O0.
 Chicago, Aug 12.-A figure clad in red blanket with yellow stripes trotted into Justice Callahan's police court yesterday to answer to charge of disorderly conduct.
 Hello" exclaimed the justice, what is this. an Indian|
 "No. your Honor" said policeman. This Is Cicero Jones'"
 Last night" continued the police man, .I arrested him for cursing the weather man and denouncing him in a speech that drew a crowd that tied up traffic in vanburen street. When we locked him mp he took off all his clothes. and still curslng the weather man. tore the garments into shreds. I borrowed a blanket so that he could come into court"
 Damn the weather man." said Jones T don't remember anything about him."
 About S100 will do for you" said the judge. Cicero's friends came around and paid the fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
DEATH DUE TO FRIGHT.
Coroner's Jury Unable to Place Re
 sponsibility for Hold-Up.


 sponsibility for Hold-Up.
 New York. Aug 12.--The verdict Of the coroners jury at the inquest Thursday night at the Jersey City court house into the death last Satur- day of Loretta Pfeifer in North Der gen, was that it resulted from heart failure caused by fright given ner by two ruffians."
 The jury found that police protec- ton in North Hudson is inadequate and should be improved. No arrest has been made.
 Nicholas Mountry. who accompan- jed Miss Pfeifer from ner home, No 8 Grove street, Manhattan, to pic nlc in Little Coney Island, North Hud- son. testified that they were held up by two men on the Boulevard loop. The. strangers said they were detec- tives and demanded money. Mountry went to Nungessers hotel and pawned Miss Pfeifer's watch. She was next heard from at the house of the widow of Police Chief Patrick Sullivan, m which she died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
PRESIDENT WAS CHEERED.

New York, Aug. 12.- President Roosevelt arrived in Jersey City at 3:15 o'clock this morning from his trip through eastern Pennsylvania and central New York. The train was sidetracked in the Erie yards until s a. m No unusual event marked the nights run through northern New Jersey. At the presidents suggestion the train was slowed down having been scheduled originally to reach Jersey City at a. m. By this means all on board were able to secure Il good rest. Crowds cheered the pass age of the train along the line into the early hours of the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
SAVED BABY.
Wife of Senator Dubois Injured in
 . Runaway.

Manila, Aug. 12.-Mrs Dubois, wife of Senator Fred T. Dubois of Idaho, who with the senator is member of Secretary Tafts party, was thrown from carriage today and was taken to hospital wheer she was uncons- cious for three hours. Her injuries are not considered dangerous. Mrs Dubois was the guest of Dr and Mrs Stafford. American residents of Man. ila, and the accident took place while she was driving with the one year old baby of her host and hostess and its gOverness.
 The horses ran away but before she was thrown out Mrs Dubois selz- ed the baby and saved Its life at the risk of her own. The governess was not injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
FRENCH FLEET RECEPTION.

London. Aug 12.-The series of fes- tlvIties in honor of the visit of the French fleet was wound up today by a luncheon in the house of commons, given by members of the house to Vice Admiral Caillard and some 13O of his officers. About Jsl sat down to luncheon. while from 3Q0 to 4co ladies coupled the galleries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
APPEALED ONCE MORE

New Haven. Aug l2--Notiee of an appeal to the superior court from the acceptance of the account of William I. Bryan. as executcr of the estate-cf the late PhiIo s. Bennett was filed with Judge Cleveland In the probate court today. Mrs Bennett the widow. and other rcsiduary legstees made the appeal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
JAPANESE ARE WARY.

JAFA NFSF AXE W AMI.
 Portsmouth, Aug. 12.-1he Associa- ted Press is in position to state that the Japanese believe the Russians have been laying the foundation for the claim that the responsibility for a rupture if one comes, will be due to their intransigent attitude. They have decided in case of break to take steps to disprove any such claim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

Washington. Aug 12.- Minister Beaupre at Buenos Ayres cables the state department today that a laborer named Blanas vicello attempted to assassinate President Manuel Quin- tana yesterday afternoon as the pres idents carriage was passing ReirC park. The assailant rushed from he. hind a monument with a revolver in his hand. but the presidents aide dc camp threw himself from the carriage upon the assailant. overpowered him and prevented him from shooting. The man was arrested. He is supposed tO be insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
MINE OWNER INDICTED

Boston, Aug 12.-Tbe Suffolk grand jury today reported an indictment against Colonel Henry W. Comstock. q mine owner and promoter of Boston, on charge of the larceny of two $1,- oOo bonds from Mrs Cora Frothingham of Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
CUIOROFORN FAMILY.

swanten- Vt. Aug 12.-A. E. Nir of this town today reported to the police that his household of four persons were chIoroforme.i last night and the horse robbed of jewelry and money. The family was still suffering from the e1e-fs of the drug today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
ST PETERSBURG HOPES.

SI FEIFHSbURU HUFES.
 St Petersburg, Aug. 12.-Some hope is expressed in the newspapers that Japan may withdraw certain of their stipulations and thus make further negotiations possible, but the unani- nous editorial opinion is that if the Japanese do not recede the Ports mouth conference is at an end, for as one editor puts it "A nation with half million men in the field facing tue enemy cannot treat on the basis Of payment of an indemnity and terri torial concessions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
yFIJov rEvrR sTATTSTIcs-

Nev Orleans. Aug i2-Sixteen new cases of yellow fever were reported today since yesterday at oicieck- The number of deaths since yesterday was five The total number of ozses te date SIS. total number of deaths 1Ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12

ELEVATOR FELL SIX STORIES.
 Buffalo. Aug 12.-The elevator in the chamber of commerce building dropped from the sixth story to the basement at noon to-day. Three men and two women who were in the ear were seriously hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
uTTIr Roy pPoWxrD

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12

solute secrecy in regard to the news from America I am informed from trustworthy source that the press dis patch containing the Japanese condi- tions of peace is identical in substance with that sent to the foreign office by M. Witte."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12

ONE MORE ASSASSINATION.
 Warsaw, Russian Poland, Aug. F. The number of murders resulting from strikes was increased this morn ing by the assassination of the mana ger of the Lilpoprau Iron Works, who was shot down at his residence by strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-12
KANSAS
 LAUNCHED.
Latest United States
 Battleship.
Sister Ship of the Vermont Now Being Ruilt..Descrip. tion of Her Dimensions and Armament.

Philadelphia, Aug 12.-The battle ship Kansas, the largest war vessel ever built In the east, was launched at 12:47 this afternoon at the yards of the New York Shipbuilding Co in Camden, N. J.