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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
WATCHMAN WAS ALERT Game Upon Three Would Be Burglars at the Whitney Country
 Home
FIRED UPON THE BURGLARS

New York, Aug 1S.-Three burglars made bold attempt to rob the coun- try home of Harry Payne Whitney, in the Wheatley Hills near Joslyn, L. I. early to-day. Henry Piper, q watch man, heard the men on the porch. He slipped out to the rear of the house, where he came upon two of the men.
 Piper fired several shots at the men and is sure that he hit one of them. Piper says that the third man ran around from the front of the house, and the two dragged the injured man away with them. Mir Whitney and his family are in Europe.
 The Whitney estate is one of the finest in the country. It was erected by the late William c. Whitney, who not only built a fine home there, but also erected stables for his race and other horses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
A Week of Hard Work.

Fishers Island. N. Y.. Aug 1s.- West Point cadets of the first class who have been at Fort H. c. Wright for a week to receive instruction In sea coast artillery and to practice at the targets with the big guns. left for the military academy to-day. after a tour of hard work. In six- inch gun practice the cadets made a perfect score, while with three-inch euus the percentage was so. The cadets also had small arms practice and received instruction in laying aubmarine mines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
THE ROOT BANQUET.
Most Important Function Since Ar
 rival at Buenos Ayres.'

Buenos Ayres, Argentine, Aug 18.- The banquet given at the opera house here this evening in honor of Secre- tary Root, by leading representatives of the banking commercial and rail- way interests of this city, was the most important function since his ar- rival here. The house was brilliant ly decorated, covers were provided for seven hundred and the boxes and all the tiers of the galleries were fill ed with ladies. The guests at the banquet included the cabinet minis CTS, the high government officials and the leading business men of Buenos Ayres. Senor Drago, former minister of foreign affairs, in proposing the health of President Roosevelt, secre- tary Root and the people of the Uni ted States, referred to the natural sympathy of the people of Argentina for the country and countrymen of Henry Clay, who had defended their cause. He said the moment was pro pitious for drawing closer the bonds of amity, uniting the two nations and adding to the material and moral solidarity of American integrity.
 Mir. Root, when he rose to reply, was accordeda great ovation and as he delivered sentence after sentence of speech more telling and more elo- quent than any he had previously de- livered during his visit to South Am erica, he was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause.
 Tracing the policy of the United States for over century, he said the United States had never employed and never would employ her army and navy for the collection of debts contracted by governments or pri. vate individuals. Such measures, he said, lent themselves to speculation and war based on sord!d objects.
 He was an advocate of arbitration and mediation and all other elements that made for peace. These matters were in the hands of the people who should be inculcated with a spirit of humanity and just consideration for others, so that neither govern ments, presidents, nor congresses could enter upon war policy, which was destructive of all the higher qualities of mankind. {.
 Continuing, the secretary referred to the late President Domingo Sar- miento of Argentina, the intimate friend of Horace Mann, the pioneer in American educational reform, from whom the present system of in struction in the Argentine schools was derived, and spoke of the phe- nomenal progress of the Argentine republic, adding that what he had seen during his brief stay here had rendered all his previous knowledge of the country, obtained from books. magazines and newspapers. of little value in making an accurate esti- mate of the progress of Argentina. Mir Root concluded with an elo- quent tribute to Buenos Ayres, its people, institutions. hospitality and splendor. and resumed him seat amidst the greatest enthusiasm, flow CTS being showered on him from all parts of the house. The banquet will long be remembered by the Ar genuine people and may be consid- cred to be the inauguration of new era in the relations between the United States and Argentina.
 | The earthquake in Chile may alter the itinerary of Secretary Root.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Another Revolution.

Cape Haytien, Aug 1s.-A serious revolution has broken out in the Re- public of San Domingo. Revolution ary bands under the command of General Navarro are said to have landed near Riviere and to have att tackled and captured Tajabon, which was pillaged and abandoned after twenty had been killed. The re1Ilu- tionisss are now said to be on their way to Monte Cristi. It is claimed that all the northern part of San Do- mingo is in a a state of anarchy. All commerce fin the interior has been stopped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
ROW AT THE DANCE
Two Men Shot in an Eighth Avenue Resort at New York This
 Morning
AND ONE ARREST FOLLOWED

New York, Aug 1S.-In disturb ance in an Eighth avenue dance early to-day, James Murtha, 26 years old. was shot and probably mortally wounded. and James Commisky, 26 years old, of Jacksonville, Fla, was snot in the arm and slightly wound ed. The police say that the shots were fired by William Kellock, "A years old, in altercation with Murtha. COmmisky was struck by a stray bull let. Kellock was arrested.
 When arrested Kellock had a re- volver with eleven notches cut on the handle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Robbed Slot Machine.

Guilford. Aug 1S.-Tramps broke into the railroad station here during the night and extracted s5 from a slot machine. Petty thievins seems prevalent along the line of the shore road, a barber's shop in Clinton hay ing been entered night before last and a kit of tools taken. probably by tramps who formerly were tonsorial artists. The number of vayfarers who pIod through the towns is now quite large
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
SAVE YOUR EYEsIGHT.

Very few eyes are just as they should be. There may be various un- suspected troubles with your sight Correctly fitted glasses will remedy the ills already begun Let us exam inc your eyes and correct the trouble before 1t Is too late Our optical de partu,enf ofers every necessary facil- ity. The Lake C Strob<l Ca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
FIELD DAY OF W. c. T. U.
Held Annual Outing at Willimantic-
 Prizes Awarded.


 willimantic, Aug 1S.-The twen- ty-fifth annual field day of the Wo- mems Christian Temperance unions of Windham, Holland and New Lon- don counties was held at the camp ground yesterday. There was a large attendance and very pleasant day was spent.
 The principal feature of interest was the Grand Gold Medal Oratorical Prize Contest. in which representa- lives from the three counties compet- cd. The contestants were: Herman Alofsin, Norwich: Miss Florence F.. Bowers. Holland: Frank s. Davidson. Moodus: Miss Ruby R. Keeney, Buck land: Miss Lillian F.. Pierce, Man chester. Those competing did exceed ingly well. Vocal selections were rem dered hy Mrs Henry Randall. Miss Florence Burton and Miss Flossie Stanley.
 The medal was awarded to Miss Lillian F.. Pierce of Manchester. Honorable mention was given to Miss Florence E. Bowers of Holland. Each of the contestants were pre- sented with handsome gold stick pins. Allen B. Lincoln of this city. a we'll known temperance advocate, presented the medal to the success ful young lady.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
II. S. Keith Chosen.

New Haven. Aug 1s.-Past Grand Master Bradley s. Keith of Norwalk was chosen as grand representative to the Sovereign Grand lodge of Odd Fellows at a meeting of the council held here yesterday. to take the place of Grand Representative Cal win s. Davis. who is i'll. The latter has resigned his ofiice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
The Mayor Collapsed.

South Norwalk. Aug 1s.--Mayor Charles E. Dow of South Nor Sllk collapsed suddenly while engaged in his hardware store this morning. and was obliged to go fin a carriage to his home. It was later announced that he had a bilious attack, and was slowly improving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
N. E. O. IF. Oufinr.

Bridgeport. Aug 1s.-Members of the New England Order of Protection to the number of several thousand came here to-day for their annual outing on Steeplechase Island. Sev- eral special trains were needed to bring in the crowd of excursionists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Found fin the Lagoon.

Chicago, Aug 1S.-The body of an unidentified man. well dressed and about 45 years old. believed by the police to he travelling salesman from Boston. was found to-day In the lagoon in Jackson's park. X card found in the mans coat pocket: "J. r. and R. Hummer, Q Blackstone street, Boston,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
shaken hx Wireless.

Cape Rame. N. F.. Aug fs.-The steamer vaderland. from Antwerp and Dover for New York. vas in wireless communication with the Marconi station here. when 140 miles southeast of this point. at s a. m. Will dock noon Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
wIn Mcet in Neu York.

Danbury. Aug 1s.-Rev Walter ]. shanley of this city. president of the Catholic Young Mems National union. has fired September 15 and 2s for the thirty-second annual con vention of that association, to be held in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18

Tn accordance with the rules of the party all caucuses and primaries in the several towns for the appoint ment of delegates to the state con- veution must be held at least seven days before the meeting of said con- vention-
 JOHN J. WALSH. Chaiauan. EDWIN S. THOMAS, seeretS1E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
BrsckIayrr Nearly Killed.

New London. Aug 1s.-Thomas Mcouarrie. aged 55. bricklayer. was almost killed to-day by being knocked from a staging and falling about thirty feet He was knocked from the staging by a mass of fall ing brick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Hc I. Declining.

London, Aug 1s.-2:35 p. m.-A prIvate cable dispatch received this Afternoon from Valparaiso says the fire there continues in the business quarters, but Is declining. Another private cable dispatch. received at 1:15 this afternoon. says busineS has been resumed at Valparaiso.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
B.ary H.rs sy Pitched Ball.

NEwBURG. \. Y- Aug. is- Frederick Wolfe ef Baycnne. \. l.. a catcher for the Newburg bah team of the Hudson River league. was badly burt by q pitched ball which hit him on the head He was taken to a hos uftal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Rhetorical Account.

St Petersburg. Aug 1s.--M. Fall berg, member of the town council of St Petersburg. has received a re- quest from the Smithsonian institute. Washington, to prepare a historical account of the work of the late par lament.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Smith VIII Not Run.

Hartford. Aug 1s.-Sherif Ed ward ]. Smith in a letter to-day to Robert A. Grisgin. has withdrawn from the race for renomination for the ofice which he has held for twelve yezrs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
R.ilrpad Men Get Rai.e.

Hartford. Aug 1s--Notices were posted In the ofices of the ConsoII- dated Railroad Co to-day announcing an increase in wages of employees. The increase is from 22h cents to z5 cents an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Over a Million,

Milwaukee, Aug 1S.-Bank Exam iner Jones in his report on. the Mill waukee Avenue bank of Chicago es- timated that the default would amount to over million dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
yump-d Overheard.

Hartford Aug 1s-A nan beiievei to have been Ike Harris of Brooklyn. jumped overheard from the steamer NHdleforn. last night near Cornfeid Point HehtbousA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Bomb Factory Discovered.

KishineT, Russia, Aug 1S.-A bomb factory was discovered here to- day at the residence of Prof Tver- dochleboff of Odessa university. Sew eral arrests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Half the City Destroyed.

Berlin. Aug 1S-Accoriine to a telegram received by a bank here from Valparaiso. half the city. from llmepdrsl to aCile BaIlavfsfa- con- SsinIne private and businers hou>rs 6nd wsrehosssa. has ben destroyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Ceoe so Otsaw,.

South Framineham- Mass. Aug IS -The fiffh regiment Mase volunteer militia Ieft camp here to-day for their tr1p to 0ttavs, cnnada,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Emigration from Russia.

St Petersburg. Aug 1S.-The emil grafton from Russia this year ex- ceeded a quarter of a million per sons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday: LIghf so freuh east t0 southcast win3A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Russian Outbreaks and the Revival of Terrorism k Proving Too Much
 For Them
CABINET CONSIDERING 1T
Punishment is Demanded For Men Who Whipped Dressmaker-
 Sailors Executed.

St Petersburg, Aug 1S.-Since the acute revival of terrorism the minis try of the interior has been flooded with complaints forwarded by chiefs Of police in all parts of the empire to the effect that the police are re- signing by wholesale and 1t Is said that if this state of affairs cca.irucs 1t may compel a practical replace ment of the police by troops
 The cabinet has given serious att tention to the situation in Poland and the question of sending out pNnl- tive expeditions has been discussed. but no decision has been arrived at.
 The monarchist organizations are trying to arrange a national con- Sress at Kien, with the view of piac- Ing tickets in the fieii for the par IiaMcDtary elections, which. it IS LOW believed, will occur in November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18

St Petersburg, Aug 1S.-Both Pre- mier Stolypin and War Minister Ru- diger are receiving many letters de- manding the punishment of the off, cers and soldiers concerned in the whipping of Mile Anna Smirnoff, the dressmaker who made sarcastic re- mark as a squadron of the chevalier guards was passing, and the news papers continue to be filled with in dignant articles on the subject. M. Stolypin has ordered an investiga- tion of the affair but so far as known the war authorities have made no move. The girl is in hospital and her condition is reported to be seri- ous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
Sailors We're Executed.

St Petersburg. Aug 1S.-eeyon< teen of the sailors of the armurU6' cruiser Gamyatazova, who mutfuio6 on August 2, were executed to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18
AT TtiE Hampson-Sellew Store The August Furniture Sale is Half Over.

To-day, August 18th, is the beg1n, ming of the second half. We've fo1nH lots of new bargains for tho Ausnse Sale.
 A $35 Chartered Oak Buffet. hand some in style, with a large, Fronch plate. shaped mirror. August Sale Price only
 S20.25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18

Look at these handsome. gsnuino Leather Upsolstsred Dining Chain that have been put in the AuGuG1 Sale. They're regular goods. lon priced at s3.75. THEY HAVE ~ TAGS ON THEM NOW and arc Co F at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-18

These are but two items out q many Sideboards and Bullets thnt are in the August Sale. They have RED TAGS on them and can easlIX be found.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
s. A. |. TO B.R BROW
MANY hlLLIOHS

BALTIMORE, December Holders OF
the stock and voting trust certificates OF
the Seaboarc Afr Line Railway received
official notification to-day OF the plan
Of the company 10 issue S1S0O0OO0 Of five
per cent. bonds. The bonds are TO he
secured 10y Il mortgage or deed OF trust
ana collateral trust agreement covering
the property Of the company and such
securities as the directors may deem ad-
NlsdDle, and are to be due on February
]. 1891 II is proposed to use the bonds
IN paving or the three year 5s, due next
March. and taking UP the notes OF the
company. as well as 20 provide for future
development OF the property
a meeting OF the stock and voting trust
certincate-holders has been called for
January 10. 1851 TO vote on the plan. Il
Is proposed t. issue early next year 81
100000 Of the bonds. and the holders OF
the stock and voting trust certificates of
the SeaDOard Air Line are 70 have the
right of subscribing to the new issue at
go. and interest to the extent Of j. per
cent OF their holdings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
DESPERATE NEGRO
ARRESTED HERE
Detectives Take Escaped Convict
and Alleged Murderer and Hold
Him for Carolina Authorities.

Special Detective O. F. Cannady, Of
the Baldwin Agency. under Chief Special
Agent l. L. Scherer, Of this city. made
am important arrest yesterday when.
upon warrant sworn out by ". j..
Griggs. he took into custody Alonzo
Goodman alias Jim Brown. q negro. who
IFS wanted in South Carolina. where he
is charged with murder and with being
a fugitive from justice.
The negro was employed MS O. dish
washer at Ford's Hotel. and had been
shadowed by the detective for several
days, having been recognized from pho
tographs and data sent out by the South
Carolina authorLes.
The negro protested his innocence OF
tho charge OF having been implicated I'm
the murder Of q penitenuaIy guard On
Charleston, but admitted he had escaped
from the prison with tho men who com
mitted the murder. lie declined 10 r.-
turn without requisldon papers. AMI
Governor Hayward. who was communi-
Gated with before the arrest. viii send
them 70 Governor Swanson at once
Meanwhile the negro. who is regarded
as desperate character. is I'm the CITY
jail
a reward OF $500 was offered for Good
man and like sum for Herman Wilson.
another negro charged jointly with tho
crime. Goodman says lac knows where
Wilson is, and Mr.. Cannady IS now on
h!s trail The name Of the guard killed
was Herman Stelto and tho crime was
committed in August.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
SECRETARY ISSUES
REMARKABLE LETTER
Calls on Banks to Send in $40
Notes to Be Exchanged for
Ones and Twos.

WASHINGTON, December 6.-The sec
rotary Of the Treasury to-day issued the
following open letter 10 all banking insti-
tuuons Of the United States. a very
marked scarcity Of small bills is notice
able everywhere. and the Treasury is
powerless 10 relieve i. In tie absence
~ legislation allowing national banks 10
issue large proportion OF their circula-
ton IN denominations OF i've dollars. the
banks themselves must be relied uuon
20 alleviate the strain as far as possible.
There are in circulation nearly fifteen mill
lion dollars in silver certificates OF
the denomination of ten dollars. Many
Of these are doubtless packed away in
the vaults OF varADus banking institutions
and held as reserve. Permit me. respect
fully, 10 ask that each institution State
and national, search the money IN its
vaults and send these ten-dollar silver
certificates 10 the Treasury. They will
be promptly converted into ones and twos
10 the very great relief OF the country. 1t
is the only remedy. Let no bank COM
plain Of conditions until IL has literally
searched its own vaults and contributed
as FAR as possible 10 the relief OF the
situation"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
HIGH TAX DRIVES
WONDERLAND OUT
Managers Unable 20 Conduct
Penny Arcade at Profit After
Meeting Expenses.
AIcetlng ENpcnScs.

on account OF tile high State and city
license on such resorts. Wonderland. tho
penny arcade OF the city viii be closed
after the end OF tile present month. The
announcement that this would be done
was made by Mr. Jake Wells yesterday.
and the reason was given as above.
Ar. Wells stated thar cyety picture ma
cnlAe IN the place was under a tax Of
$40 "A year Dv reason of the state law.
and mat the city imposed a tax OF 500
Tor tile entire place. There are about
eighty Of the machines in operation.
" hlcl would total up d taX OF SoO0 under
the state tax alone. The extra city tax
would make the total $500 for tile taxes
alone
The candy machirts in the theatres
which are also controlled by the Wells
syndicate, viii also 40 the way of the
Impossible. THESE machines are also
taxed under the state law at SO each q
year. The city gees a tax also. and the
total makes this project also Improbable
Ihev VIII be removed within q short
time.
The building occupied by Wonderland
now nas been sought after bv the Bank
OF itichmOnd ar branch o. the bank
Tor some time. and IL is PROBABLE II viii
80 to that institution after the arcade
becomes a thing OF the past MI Wells
has a lease which VIII rot expire for
several years. hut no VIII probably dis
pose OF the building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK. December s-F-LoUR- STEADY
Dug quiet Rye Fryur-Firrn Ruckurheat
.elf--steaey- huckvh est-DaL Co-nmeal-
S..a4f- Ate-itrm. Barley Quiet
Wheat-spot nrm. No red 500 elevator
,f,y '-s ut.A ar partial i4c. net advance
nay. ~ee- July. efsc. December. sc
torr-syot steady; No. T. C8s4c- elevator
~ -.'-s ~ net hlgher- January. 5i&c.: Kay
81. L-c ' ALA
heef-Firm cut Meats- S1eaIy. ra-1-
Ti's ~ western prime. t2lr3 90; refined steady
LufE -Stea1y Ta4lrU-IJuI Petroleum
S-e@ey- h'sin-stealy Turpeut .ne-steady
iuce-ssteady. Aioiasses-steady. Conc
epot RIO. quiet, 30 invoice TIC Coffee
lu-ares opened steady aud closed 3 points logr-
ef. r4aar--ltaw. steady. fair refining 1850. !.
celtfiiuSai. - test, SEC. uloiaFscs sugar
= p sc reiincl, steady. Butter-FIrm. state
eAiIy' -l1s'c- Choese-Firn and unchanged
Asga-Steady ana unchanged.
feanuts STEADY. hanlglcAed. sac: other do
nestle o1Sc Frelghts-cQuiet ana unrharrr-s
Ioiat'fes-i rish steady ana unchalre1. sweets
nrn. southern pr barrel 2i4L5Q Cabbases-
cottonseed O4l-M9aerately active and srot
barely steady. Prime Grade, 2 % b. mills
Do. prime summer yellow. asusc: nrir.te
ahite, nominal prime winter yellow uoiriirat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07

NEW YORK. December 6.-rhe cotton mar
ket was quiet today with fluctuatic rs com
paratiFcly narrow. sales We're estimated at
500" bales. ana prices closed steady at a
decline n ] point to an advance Of points
inc opening was steady al unchanged prices TO
~ advance Of points which was considered
q niue brtter tnan due on The cables and
curing me early session prices worked higher
on covering and some buying attracted by
oult-n private estimates Of the amount u
cotton ginned % December LIST January touch
81 N-s ana March 80 these reports but
pe3 ono tle covering % scattering shorts ana
some httle Wall street buying there seemed
9one no demand or consequence and the list
later ca~cd or under scattering Houidarfon
with trading intne afternoon almost az n
etaustiu. Just before the close me rnerler
worked or under room selling
Receipts n the ports TODAY r,or. e. ooo
bales against 1913 las week ana 81 90 lass
year For the week 80 900 bales against 3s7 $40
last week and -~i. 800 last year -rodsv.s -
ceipts at New Orleans 10. ss1 bales against O. 90
last year. ana at Houston. 17,07S bales against
81, zoe last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-07
WELCOMING RECEPTION.
Rev. D. G. c. Butts Asked Help
of His CONGREGATION.

A welcoming reception wes accorded
wednesday night 10 Rev. d. G. G.. Butts,
the new pastor OF Laurel Street Mctho-
dist Church. and TO his family. by the
congregation OF the church. a very en-
joyable program. which included selcc-
tons by the choir and n solo from Mrs
Carter. was rendered. This was followed
by a short address from Mr. Bred Rich
ardsou. OF Park Place Church. intro
ducing the new pastor Mr. Butts followed
in q short talk 10 tho congregation. asking
for their help in all the work be would
undertake.
After the address ~ the pastor there
was general handshakiug between the
members and the pastor