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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29

ness and send the receisership papers to court. In an incredibly short time the story was on the street and creat- ed great consternation. Hundreds of persons gathered about the building. clamoring for information, and the crowd grew so great that detail of police was sent for to clear the street
 The board of publication of the Pres byterian church, which had between $1S,OO0 and $20.0OO on deposit with the Real Estate Trust company, made an effort to withdraw the money, but failed by three minutes. Hearing rumors of the unsta ble condition of the trust com pany, members of the board notified the officials of their intention to trans fer the account to the Philadelphia National bank. A representative of the latter institution made all haste to the office of the trust company and arrived there three minutes too late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Archde.eon John.sone Dead.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29.-The vener- able Archdeacon George n. Jobnstone. D.D-. pastor emeritus of Christ church. New Brighton. Staten Island. is dead at his home in New Brighton. His death WIS unexpected Dr. JohnstOne was born at S.ratford. Conn, in 1884. He was a great-grandson of Jonathan Edwards. first president of Princeton university. and a zreat-grandson of Samuel Johnstone. who was the first president of Kings college. New York He was also a second cousin of Aaron Burr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
STRICKEN VALPARAISO.
President Riesco Says Chilean Towns and Villages Win Rise Again.

| President Riesco Says Chilean Towns and Villages Win Rise Again. SANTIAGO. Chile. Aug. 29.-Presi- dent Riesco has expressed the belief that all the villages and towns of Chile destroyed by the recent earthquake will be rebuilt on their old sites. The Chilean people. the president said, will always be grateful for the generosity and self denial of the foreign colonies in Chile and particularly by the Ital- fans at the moment of the disaster.
 President Riesco said the electric light system would soon be in opera tion in Valparaiso, that the city would speedily establish the tramway service and that the customs service would soon be reorganized. He promised that before long the courts would resume their sittings. The prisoners in the Valparaiso jail except such as are known to be dangerous and those who are serving second terms have been set to work on the improvement of the port. Commerce Is picking up. and matters are beginning to move with regularity.
 The president eulogizes the work of the authorities in the procuring and distribution of food, of which there is an abundance. Distributions of pro visions are made daily. but every able bodied man is required to work. It is believed that the number of wounded in Valparaiso will not exceed TOO. most of whom are being cared for by their own people. It has been decided to re- move the sick In the Valparaiso hospi- tals to Santiago. It Is impossible to state exactly the number of casualties In few days the railroad service be- tween Santiago and Valparaiso will be restored to it's normal footing. The water supply of Valparaiso has been completely restored. and the sewerage system soon will be re-established.
 All social functions in Valparaiso will be suspended for six months as a sign of mourning for the victims of the earthquake.
 Thousands of people are leaving Val paraiso for fear of a recurrence of earthquakes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
A FIGHT AT RIGA.
Russian Troops Fire on Bomb
 Throwers.
HOW TO CRUSH TIE TERRORISIS.
Court at Peterhof Divided as to the Best Means of Dealing With Revolutionaries' Reign of
 Assassinations.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 29.-A dis patch from Riga. Livonia, says that police and troops there surrounded a lodging house on Stolivia street where bombs had been discovered. The revo- lutionists inside fired with rifles from windows on the attacking party and also threw a bomb, whereupon the troops riddied the house with bullets, killing or wounding all the inmates. Two men and a woman were killed.
 At another place in the suburbs a Lettish student was killed and several were wounded while resisting arrest.
 At Ahktirka, province of Kharkov, many manor houses in the suburbs have been set on fire by the peasants and are now burning.
 At Usovka. province of Saratov, two police sergeants and a rural guard were shot and killed on the streets by revolutionists armed with revolvers.
 The Monarchical party at Moscow, in an address to the emperor just published. openly appeals for a die tatorship which will put an end to the demoralization in the army" and also urges the complete suppression of par liament and the restoration of the un- limited autocracy. Should his majesty, however, insist on retaining the par liament the Monarchists promise loyal participation in the elections upon the condition of a change in the election law providing for the exclusion of the Jews from the suffrage.
 The Black Hundred organizations are conducting an agitation against the In- telligensia and Jews.
 The court at Peterhof apparently Is divided as to how to meet the cam paign of the terrorists. Premier Stoly- pin and his cabinet, however, have taken a stand against repression upon a scale which would drive the whole population into revolt. The premier's views are reflected by the Rossia, which declares the government must not be frightened into abandoning the reform programme. It is only neces- sary, the paper says, to draw line between loyal opposition and those who by word and act seek the destruction of the government.
 NJ. Stolypin has received from the governments of the United States and all the European powers expressions of sympathy and congratulations on his personal escape Even the emperor of Japan has telegraphed his sincere joy that NJ. Stolypin was not harmed by the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
TO WELCOME. BRYAN.
New York Ready to Extend Hearty
 Grceting-Hearst to Attend.

New York Ready to Extend Hearty
 Grceting-Hearst to Attend.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-New York as the host is ready to extend to William Jennings Bryan welcome home such as it has bN,n the lot of few Americans to receive. Partisan, factional and even clashing personal interests have been sunk in the universal sense of fair play and recognition for the com moner that the demonstration upon his homecoming shall not compare unfa- vorably with the greeting given to him in foreign lands.
 From the moment the Princess Irene reaches Quarantine MT. Bryan will be made aware of that fact. The Bryan party will leave the ship down the bay and be transferred to the yacht of MT. Soltra. St. Louis millionaire.
 The Nebraska delegation of Bryan men called upon William R. Hearst at the headquarters of the Independence league here and heard Mir. Hearst's prompt avowal to them that he would do all within bis power to assist in making the Bryan reception success.
 MT. Hearst then stated that as the personal friend of Mir. Bryan since 1896 he would call on the commoner on his arrival. but that he did not deem 1t proper for him to appear on that occasion as the representative of the Independence league. Mir. Hearst also stated that he would attend the Madison Square Garden reception.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
win yos Go Worth nj. re.r.

HAMMERFEST. Norway. Aug. D. The following dispatch was received here from Walter wellman. leader of the wellman-C Chicago Record-Herald polar expedition at spltzberxen: "f have decided not to attempt a voyage northward this year on account of de fleets in the mechanical equipment of my airship. According to the sn- nouncement made last winter in sntici- patton of such possibilities. the expedi- ton will continue next year. My par ty is now completing . great balloon house and other features of the plant and making experiments with c view to the campaign Of 1e0G.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
RoosEvELrs SPELLING REFORM
OmciaI Correspondence Now Gives
 Life to New Words.

OmciaI Correspondence Vow Gives
 Life to New Words.
 OYSTER BAY, \. l., Aug. 29.-Sec- getary William H. Taft received the first letter from President Roosevelt written in accordance with the rules of the reformed spelling board.
 The letter pertained to the business of the government, which fact ren- dered its publication impossible. All of the executive correspondence is now spelled in accordance with the recom- mendatious of the reformed spelling board.
 The list of 300 words. which is the present accomplishment of the board. has been for several days in the hands of the presidents stenogrsphers. and Secretary Loeb has put the new spell ing into effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Goldwin smith Wants Experts.

Goldwin Smith Wants Experts.
 TORONTO, Aug. 9. - President Roosevelt Is liable to sudden impulses" l" said Professor Goldwin Smith, when asked what he thought of the presi. dents approval of the spelling reform movement. 'If 1t Is to be done." he continued, "let 1t be done by experts and by common agreement, not by Mir. Roosevelt's ipse dixit. think the storm raised by the presidents action will blow over."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Engine D,.tursed III. Re.,.

TRENTON. x. l., Aug. 29-Sleeping as peacefully as a babe on the seat of his farm wagon, as his old horse am bled slowly along. William Johnson had a surprising awakening. From the midst of dreamland he found himself clinging to the pilot of a freight train's locomotive. with the wreck of his wag- on about him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
nr.. rhaw to Leave Pitt.bure.

PITTSBURG. Aug. 2a. - Harry Thaw's mother is to abandon Pittsburg absolutely and forever. no matter what may he the result of the trial in New York. Lyndhurst. the magnificent es- tate for which the mother of Harry Kendall Thaw paid s4O0.00o, has been nut LID for sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29

cessors put together. He ought to be called William the Great He has made Germany the most prosperous nation in Europe. He has perfected the finest army on the continent and Is building one of the strongest fleets afioat."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
he Anl-.s u.. rr E.r,v~.

LONDON. Aux 2-~Emperor VII Ham is the sbieSt man In Eurpe- barring none.- sssd Colonel John Lam bert of the American Steel and Wire company. T have trsveled over the ksiser's country thoronshly and be- Heve be has dope more for Germany aersculfur.1ly. i1dusfriaIly. conner essIlv cd poIIf5<zIly thsp an hts preas-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Ascends Mount washinston.

BRETON WOODS. N. H.. Aug. %. Mrs. Grover Cleveland. accompanied by Miss Hastings of Hartford and Mfr. and Mrs. John Finley of New York, arrived here from Mrs. Cleveland's summer home at Sandwich. They were joined by four friends and made the ascent of Mount Washington, taking the rough nine mile tramp over the Crawford Bride path.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
sssss Van Nes,er Desa.

BLAIRGOwRIE. Scotland. Aug. a. Miss Van Norden of New York. who was injured in a runaway accident here. is dead Her body will be taken to New York. General William Booth. the head of the Salvation Army. was deeply moved upon learning of the death of Mss Van NorSien.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Their Message of Victory,

LONDON, Aug. 29.-The St. James Gazette congratulates the Harvard crew on President Eliots antagonistic attitude toward Mir. Roosevelt's un- dertaking to reconstruct the English language The Harvards. the St. James Gazette says, will not feel con strained to cable to America a week from Saturday: "Xorsting race. Glori- ms Victre."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Boston Gets Quincy Gun.

MANCHESTER. Mass, Aug. 29.- The Quincy cup which the Manchester Yacht club has held for six years, sue cessfully defending it during that time against all corners. will now grace the sideboard of the Boston Yacht club. for the Bonidrei. yacht of Crownin- shields design. representing that club, won the sixth and final race sailed on here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
K,,s EAv.rd-, po,s,. p.,a.

CATsKILL. \. Y-. Aug. 2s-Alex- ander Graham Kelsey. aged ffty-five years. son of the late Dr. Kelsey of Rochester, died suddenly at his home here of apoplexy- Because of his re- markable resemblance to King Ed ward of England he was known as the kings double.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Motive For whsse.s Absence.

CHIC0PEE. Mass, Aug 29.-That City Treasurer John D. White Is ap- parently s3.500 short in his accounts Is the finding reported to Mayor Albert E. Taylor by the city auditor. If the dis crepancy be confirmed motive for Mr. Whites strange disappearance is no longer lacking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
omciais Saw Him pse.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-A workman was electrocuted before the eyes of a party of New York Central officials, their wives and friends at the new power house at One Hundred and Fifty third street and Melrose avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
I,ra Asers.r.-. @. ,o wes aesr.-.

LONDON. Aug e-1n an interview published in the Daily Chronicle this morning the Hon Heary Lyndhurzt Bruce. eldest son and heir of Lord Aherdsre. suthorized the announce menf of bis ene.eenent to MIss G. uule CIRsrd the American actruA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Treason Hia In oil Barrels.

TreasOn Hfd Tn OfI BhrreIs.
 RIGA, Aug. 29.-Seventeen cocoanut oil barrels which were auctioned of by the customs authorities were found to contain 100000 copies of rebel proc lamations printed in various languages hidden in false bottoms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
Rooseveit,s Courtesy to Bryan.

OYSTER BAY. N. T., Aug. 29.-In response to letter of request from the friends of William J. Bryan, Presi- dent Roosevelt has directed the proper authorities of the port of New York to suspend the rule prohibiting the land ing of women from Quarantine in order that Mrs. Bryan and Miss Bryan may be permitted to come ashore from the liner with Mir. Bryan. Without this order the party would have to be sep arated at Quarantine so that Mir. Bryan might fulfill his part in the reception ceremonies. This rule. it is stated, has heretofore never been suspended on special occasions. thus creating a prec- edent for the presidents action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
poys stoned Prince He.ry.

BERLIN, Aug. %. Boys threw stones at Prince Henry's automobile while the prince was riding to his es- tate near Kiel. One stone struck the chauffeur. slightly injuring his eye.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
C-~.,.,s s,,vs pes.ses.

NEW YORK. Aus- 2-Ex-Presideut Cleveland has rendered a decision which stops the pig three life insur- snce companies from giving rebates to British policy hoi1erS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29
ORDINARY.

The Ordinary Policies issued been practically all written nonpcpatng tracts for plain business which tell their whole story upon
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29

lness Some of the Policies issued dividend ferred dividend the latter having and assumed the Metropolitan this declared and paying dividend equal the premium charged by mutual rates participating rent business The amount of this dividend nearly SAND DOLLARS, which is . voluntary dividend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-29

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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18
A Judgment of Solomon.

The ancient and famous Holyrood
Sanctuary For Debtors fell into dlsuse
when Imprisonment for debt was abol-
ished in Scotland. The most Famous
worthy who took advantage OF 1t was
Thomas De Quincy, author OF "Conres-
sions of an English Opium Eater The
sanctuary boundary at the foot OF the
Canongate was marked by a row or
stones in the roadway. which was
known as the Abbey strand.
There is a most humorous story con-
nected with the institution, says the
London News. \ reckless debtor left
the retreat and strolled up the Canon
gate. He was espied by a vigilant
sheriff's officer. who promptly gave
chase. The debtor turned and ran ike
a hare sanctuaryward. He tripped and
fell at the Abbey strand, but with his
head within the protected area. All the
same. he was arrested by the minion OF
the law and immured in the debtors
quarters in Carlton Jail.
He sued the Sheriff's officer for illegal
arrest. and the court of sessions judge
who tried the case gave decision in
his favor. His lordship held that the
head, the intelligent part of the mans
anatomy, which contracted the debt,
was within the sanctuary and thus Sc
cure from capture. The trunk and
limbs were undoubtedly liable to ar
rest, but they could not be, detached
from the head without fatal injury TO
the subject. which was contrary to the
spirit of the humane law Of Scotland.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18

times he eyed Luton with glitter OF
triumph in his eye, and Luton felt un-
comfortable.
At last a decision was reached, and
Sears, the head of the pool, looked
around the table Then it is agreed
that we run Tennessee Southeastern up
to 9GI" he said. There was murmur
Of assent. 1--WE should make twenty
point profit" he continued, unless
there is leakage"
T There was crash from the window
and Luton who had gone over to ad-
lust the shade. turned toward them
with the cord in his hand.
There amt no leakage this time,
announced Kelly jubilantly. l tackled
the shade down"
what do you mean," demanded
Edge. For answer Kelly led him TO
the window.
"See Cunningham's windows across
the way?" he asked ''Mr. Luton sig
nails with the curtain. | got 1t out OF
one Of Cunningham's clerks. Cunning
ham buys or sells according to how Lut-
ton tells him, and they divide. Ihey
made twenty thou. apiece out o that
Memphis deal. Then he tried to blame
Miss Kathleen for it
Half an hour later the discredited
Linton was leaving the office in which
he was no longer a partner. He met
Kelly coming in.
Il suppose YOU think Miss Lansing
will marry you now?" he answered.
NO such luck" said Kelly placldly.
"She's goin' to be hitched TO lawyer
chap uptown. The best l get fr mine
is best man: but, say, I.ain't kickin'
| amt no hog"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18
The OriGiuaI Paul Pry.

Thomas Hill. familiarly called Tom
my Hill, was, says DR.. Brewer, the
original Paul pry. 1t was from him
also that Theodore Hook drew his char
acter of Gilbert Gurney. Planche in
his .Recolections" says of Hill: His
speciality was the accurate information
he could impart on all the petty de-
tails Of the domestic economy Of his
friends. the contents of their ward
robes. their pantries, the number or
pots of preserves in their store closets
and Of the table napkins in their linen
presses. the dates of their births and
marriages, the amounts of their trades
mems bills and whether paid weekly or
quarterly. lie had been on the press
and was connected with the Morning
Chronicle. He used to drive Matthews
crazy by ferreting out his whereabouts
when he left London and popping the
information in some paper
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18
Watch the Thumb bH.

\ physician il charge Of a well
known asylum for the care OF the in
sane said: There is one infallible test
either for the approach or presence of
lunacy. If the person whose case is
being examined is seen to make no use
OF his thumb. if he let's ii stand out at
right angles from the hand and em-
plovs il neither In salutation, writing
nor any other manual exercise, you
NAV set it down as fact that that per
sons mental balance i gone. He or
she may converse intelligihly. may In
every respect be guarding the secret
Of a mind diseased with the utmost
care and cunning. but the telltale
thumb will ,nfallibly bctray the lurk-
ing madness which is concealed behind
a plausible demcanD"."
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18
4 Story of Carnegie the Boy.

Il once visited Dmfermline, Mr.. Car
ucg,c's lirthplace" said a Chicago
L.... They told me there a story
about linn that illustrated the tenac!ty
and perseverance of his childhood, lis
bulldog determination to ride down
every obstacle and reach the end.
1t seems that at the little Dunferm-
line school the master called Andrew
NJ one day and asked him how much
seven times nine was.
The boy, unable to hit on the an
swcr Immediately, began to go over
the entire table:
"'TWice nine is eighteen, thrice nine
is twenty-scven. four times nine is
thirty-siX, five
"Dut the master interrupted i'm
patiently
mo. no he said. Give me the an
swcr straight of.
After some thought the boy again:
"'Twice nine is eighteen, thrice nine
is twcnty-Seven, four times
NO. Straight off repeated the
master.
Haud Yer goD, man. the boy cried
passionatcly. 'Ye'ye spoilt me twice,
an do yc want to spoil me u third
timer"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-18
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