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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
J. s. OFFICER SHOT
Bullet Was Fired By Member of Crew of a French AImored
 Cruiser
FRENCH CREW WAS PRACTISING

Chefoo, China, July 2S.-Lieuten- ant Clarence England, navigating officer of the United States cruiser Chattanooga, was wounded at about noon to-day by rife bullet fired by a member of the crew of the French armored cruiser Dupetit Thouars and died at 6 o'clock this morning.
 The Chattanooga. with Lieutenant England on the bridge. was proceed ing from the harbor to the target range, just outside, and was passing the French squadron, which was an chored near the American squadron and was engaged in small arms practice. The Chattanooga, after several bullets had struck the side of the ship. signalled to the French man to cease firing, but before this was accomplished Lieutenant Eng land was struck in the back, at the base of the spine. probably by ricochet bullet, which left his body under the arm.
 The crew of the Dupetit Thouars later continued their practice from the deck of the cruiser, their fire being directed at targets in the water, differing from the American practice of landing men on barren island at the entrance of the harbor.
 The French squadron here consists of nine ships and the American of seven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
CITY NEWS

A daughter was born Wednesday to Mir and Mrs William Fitzpatrick, 62 Pleasant street.
 John. the 7-months-old son of Mir and Mrs Michael Mahaney of 102 Ridge street. died at noon to-day. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Sanitary Inspector Callahan says that the health of the city never was better than 1t is at the present time. There is very little sickness, all the backyards cleaned up and no garbage complaints. This is good news for everybody.
 Abraham Koplan shoemaker on Vine street was arrested this after noon for assaulting boy named Martin Watson. Abe" was In his shop pounding away on pair of shoes when the youth came along and shouted. Hello. Abraham" The cob bier did not like the manner in which he was addressed. for instead of re- turning the salute he let fly his ham, mer which hit the boy on the hip. The hammer thrower was immediate ly placed under arrest by officer Ga briel.
 Manager Sam" Walsh and Cap tain Tom" Dodds have picked their team from the ranks of the police men and will play their first game in this city Tuesday, August z. Their opponents will be the bluecoats of New Haven and the game promises to be a corker. On August 31 the teams will play a return game in the Elm City. The lineup of the local team is as follows: Madden. if: Kier- sted, 3b; Cavanaugh. 2b; Dodds. C; Stevens, cf: Horan. lib: Cutting, ss; If; Wallace, p: Wagner and Steins. subs.
 Menanato Paternoski was arrested this afternoon by 0fflcer Donahue on a charge of theft. Some time ago Pa ternoski stole ss1 from a fellow Lebro Palatto by name. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but the fellow got away before 1t was served. To-day the fellow who lost the money got a line on the man who took the money and while tracking him along East Main street met 0fi- cer Donahue. Pallato informed the officer that there was a warrant out for Paternoski, 90 Donahue caught the accused and brought him to the station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
JUDGE PARKER IS
 OPPOSED ID HEARST Says His Nomination By Independents Places Him Outside the Demo-
 cratic Fold GOOD MEN ARE AVAILABLE And the Late Democratic Presi- dential Candidate Names .
 Number of Them.

Utica, New York, July 2S.-Ex- Judge Alton B. Parker to-day dls- cussed at some length the question of democratic candidates in the com ing state election. He declared that the party was rich in men who could fill the office of governor with credit and mentioned among others, Ex. Judge D. c. Herrick, who was the democratic Etandard bearer at the last state election. John B. Stanch- field. Mayor Adams of Buffalo, John N. Carlisle, Francis B. Harrison, Edward NJ. Shepard, Justice William J. Gaynor and Edward NJ. Grout. While none of these were candidates Mir Parker believed that if called on to accept the nomination they would do so willingly. When asked why he had not mentioned William R. Hearst, Mir Parker replied that .he had read the last part of Mir HearA's statement in which he said he was going to accept the nomination for governor on the independent ticket which would place him outside the democratic ranks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Crusade Aenin.t Gambling.

Providence. R. l.. July 2s.-one of the most extensive crusades against gambling ever undertaken in this state Is in progress. under direc- ton of sheriffs. who are following out instructions from Governor Utter. it Is said. Raids already have been made at several points. notably at North Providence. a part of the town of Warwick. and at Narragan- sett Pier. It is said taht the activity of the authorities is causing a gen. eral exodus of promoters of gam bling from the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Admiral Mason Returns.

Washington, July 2S.-Admiral Mason. chief of the bureau of ord nance. navy department, has return ed from a trip of inspection of the new site for a naval magazine at Hingnam, Mass. At present ammu- milton wanted for warships in New England waters must be obtained from New York. as the magazine at Chelsea is inadequate and besides business is encroaching upon the site which makes it dangerous to handle large quantities of explosives. The Hingham site in the opinion of Ad- miral Mason Is excellent and will not endanger adjoining property. as all other buildings are quite remote from the magazine location. It is about twenty miles by water from Boston and is reached by a branch of the New York. New Haven ( Hartford railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
DERRICK STRUCK MAN. Workman Was Instantly Killed Near Saybrook This Morning.

Saybrook, July 2s.-John Freteux. employed by the American Bridge company on the new draw bridge over the Connecticut river. was in- stantly killed to-day as the result of the breaking of a guy rope which held derrick in place. The derrick fell on the man before he was able to dodge 1t and he was crushed to the earth. Freteux was 45 years old, leaves widow and four children and lived in Lyme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
SACE'S FORTUNE WILL
 BE DISTRIBUTED Agsd Wife of Dead Millionaire Will Distribute t Among Many
 Worthy Causes
UNLESS WILL IS CONTESTED
The Close Adviser of Mrs. Saeg Says That the Money Will
 Go For Charity.

New York, July 2S.-Russell Sage's fortune, estimated at from S7O,OOO,- 600 to $S0,O0O,OOO, has been left vir- tually to charity. Those close to Mrs Sage to whom practically the entire estate was bequeathed declare with seeming authority that the millions will be distributed in aid of worthy objects and in accordance with an un- Aderstand;ng reached by the financier end bis wife long ago.
 As Mir Sage's life was given up to the accumulation of riches so the years of Mrs Sage have been devoted to a study of philanthropy and what he. gathered she is expected to scat ter with lavish hand.
 Unless the estate should be tied up by contest which now appears improbable. Mrs Sage will, it Is said. begin at once to make contemplated gifts.
 Mrs Sage would not make any statement herself following the pro bate of the will yesterday as to what would be done with this immense for tune. which she, as n woman of ad- vanced years, has to handle. but Dr J. Carl Schmuck, who has been her physician and close friend for eigh- tteen years. made the statement that 1t would be distributed by Mrs Sage among various charities. Dr Schmuck was at the Sage home in Lawrence. l.. l., last night. When he came away from visiting Mrs Sage he said
 Tn leaving his fortune to Mrs Sage. Mir Sage has left 1t to charity. She will distribute 1t. What can she do hut give it away? How could woman of such advanced years spend . thousandth part of 1t herself?
 MT Sage knew his wife has made . study of philanthropy and that she knew much more than he did about 1t. He knew that in leaving it to her she would take advantage of this study shc has made and distributed the fortune wisely. Despite the i'm precision which the will may have given. the fortune has been left to charity.
 '.I do not know Mrs Sage's exact plans. That she has certainly some plans do know. Her gifts will be along broad, lines. as she is deeply interested in educational work. In va rious forms of charitable enterprises. in the soldiers and sailors. in the Young Mems Christian association and in hospitals. That Is all I can say to indicate what will become os the fortune"
 Dr Schmurk said last night that Mrs Sage was not i'll. although ~ years old. she is fin fairly good health. She realizes. however, that she has not many more years to live. and for that reason will begin the distribution of the fortune In the way that she de- eires very soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
BOTH SIDES DETERMINED
The Trolley Strike at New Bedford Will Be Fought Out to the
 Bitter End
THE COMPANY CLAIMS VICTORY

New Bedford, Mass. July 28.-The opening of the sixth day of the strike of electric car employees in this city found both sides to the controversy apparently determined to carry on the fight to the bitter end. The strikers expressed their intention of prosecuting the trike until the companies affected, the Union Street Railway Go, which operates the trac- tion system in the city proper; the Dartmouth and Westport, which con- meets this city with Fall River. and the New eBdford and Onset Street Railway Co, which runs line through Fairhaven. Mattaposett, Ma rion and Wareham to Onset bay, con- cede the demands of the strikers for fiat wage rate of 25 cents an hour and the recognition of the union.
 According to company officials the strike is being broken gradually.
 Mayor Thompson has used every influence at his command to bring about settlement of the differences. but failing to accomplish the end sought he is now deyoting his ener- gies to the preservation of order.
 The street car officials said to-day that they had set in operation pracn- lily the old schedule of cars on all lines operated by them and they ex- pressed the opinion that the crisis had passed. They renew the asser- ton made last night that eight of the strikers had returned to work, and it was added that trolleymen from other cities are applying for work here and that they will be ac-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Concessions Are Made.

Washington, July 2s.-Conces- sions to the short stature of Porto Ricans is made in a general order just Issued by the general staff of the army providing that five feet and two inches shall be the minimum height of men admitted to the Porto Rico provisiona regiment. Five feet and four inches is the height re- quired for admission to the regular army in the Unted States. The new order does not extend to the Porto Rican officers. who will be required to come up to American standards. Other minimum measurements are also reduced by the general order in proportion to the height.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Lived on Field Street and Bondd With Family Named Labdco WloIe
 the Deed Was Committed
TAKEN TO THE H0SPITAL
The Mans Name is Carroll a Pin Maker By Trade He Came
 Axrass4 Here From Wmsted.

T. s. Carroll, 69, sent a bullet through his head this morning at his boarding house, 45 Field street. Very little is known about the man and his son George refused to state what his fathers first name was, saying that the initials T. s. would answer the purpose.
 It was about o'clock this morn- ing when Mrs Labdeel, who runs q boarding house at 45 Field street. heard shot fired in one of the rooms up stairs. She was on the floor be- low preparing the morning break- fast, but George Carroll, who also heard the shot, hastened to the room when the report came, and found his. father in a precarious condition, hav- ing sent a bullet through his brain. MT Carroll had been living of and on in this city the past eight years. He came to this city from Winsted and was a pin maker by trade, but the past few years had done no work.
 Of late the man had been rather Respondent and suffering several years from complication of dis eases, 1t is believed he finally decided to end it all.
 Mrs Labdell with whom he board- ed said that he had been living with her the past fifteen years. She said that she thought continual suffering was the cause of his act.
 c. s. Carroll, the mans son, stated that he did not care to make any statement about the incident except that for many years his father had been Ill and that he mad been very Respondent of late.
 Dr Graves, who Is medical examin- CT in the absence of Dr Crane, was the first to render assistance to Car roll, but the man was in such a state that nothing could be done for him. At the time of the shooting Carrolls wife was in Oakville attending her mother who is Ill.
 The man was taken to the hOorr pital. and at o'clock this afternboH he was unconscious. The hospifal say he cannot live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
JEROME GETS LETTERS.
They Were Written to Stanford White
 by Evelyn Nesbitt.

New York, July 2S.-A number of letters written by Evelyn Nesbitt to Stanford White before her marriage to Harry K. Thaw and reports of the detectives employed by White, were given into the custody of District Att torney Jerome to-day by Delaney Nicoll, counsel for the family of Stanford White. Miss Nesbitt's let ters are said to have shown only a friendly feeling for White. Detec- t!ves were engaged by White after he suspected that he was being watched by men employed by Thaw. The Rev John A. Wade, the. tombs chaplain. who sailed to-day for Europe. carried with him number of letters to the countess of Yarmouth, the prisoners sister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Rare Coin Found.

Venice. July 2s.-An important discovery has been made here while detatching mosaics from inside the basilica of St Marks to carry out the work of restoring the whole cathe- dral. which was shaken through the sinking of It's foundations. Buried in cement was a very rare coin of the time of Doge Enrice Dandolo. who died in 1905. thus proving that the building of the basilica was going on in the twelfth century. It Is sup posed that the coin fell from the clothing of a workman into the ce- ment. remaining there for seven cen turies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
BOLD ATTEMPT 1T DAYLIGHT ROBBERY One Policeman and a Clerk Were Shot Down by the
 Robbers. THEY WERE CAPTURED. One Belongs in Bridgeport While the Other Halls from
 New York.
THEY WERE CAPTURED.

Boston, July 28-A policeman and clerk were shot and wounded to- day during a bold daylight attempt by three men to rob the office of the W. F. Estabrook coal company's of flee. Two of the robbers were cap tured, one of them being from Bridgeport by the name of Fred Saccketti and the other George Evertsson of New York. The wound ed men were taken to the hospital where 1t is reported they will re- cover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Eighteen Hour Flyer Der.Ired.

Pittsburg. Pa. July 2S.-Pennsyl- vania's eighteen hour New York and Chicago flyer. vest-bound train No zs. dashed into a freight wreck that blocked all four tracks of th8 sys- tenn. a mile west of Blsirsville inter section. Pennsylvania. about mid night The engine left the track. but all the cars remained on the rails and no one vas injured. The train reached PiffsburE three and a half hoars late this morning and proceed ed westward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Was Released To-siar.

Poughkeepsie. \. Y., July s. Fritz Constantine. who has been held here for eight days. suspected of knowing something of the death of Mrs Arthur W. Gentry. who was mur- dered at her home in Chicago last January, was released from prison to-day. He Is not the person wanted in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Carnegie Fund Increased.

Milwaukee. July 2S.-A Sentinel special from Ripon says: Word has been received by the authorities of Ripon college that the Carnegie fund for the pensioning of aged college professors has been increased to s15.- 0o0. .000, and that the conditions of the fund have been altered to allow of the pensioning of widows of pro fessors who would be eligible to the provisions of the Carnegie fund. Rpon college was the first college In the country to profit by the aCrnegie pension fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
A Vigorous Address.

Rome. July 2s.-The members of the chamber of deputies belonging to the Extreme Left party, today draft ed vigorous address to the members of the dissolved Russian parliament. encouraging them In their noble fight for the holy cause of liberty and the redemption of their country and saying that as they are backed by the sympathy and solidarity of the whole civilized world their eventual triumph Is absolutely assured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Won Back old Title.

Sydney. \. s. w.. July 2s.- George Towns to-day won back the title of worlds cahmplon sculler and also won s2.500 by defeating James Stanbury on the Paramatta river course, three miles and $50 yards, which he covered in 1s minutes 53 Is seconds. Towns won by twenty lengths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
ONE PERSON DEAD.
Result of Mysterious Shooting-Two
 Others Injured.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 2S.-As the re- suit of a mysterious shooting, near Dravosburg, Pa, yesterday. one man is dead, young woman may die. and second man is in serious con dition.
 The names:
 James Painter. dead. aged g years, bullet lodged in the intestines.
 Katherine McCluskey, aged 2 years, shot through the right lung.
 William Mullen. aged 9 years, wounded fin both legs.
 The affray is believed to have fol- lowed a quarrel In camp on the banks of the Youghiogheny river.
 Michael Cislo. fourth member of the party. is missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Met By Armed Peasants.

Proskuroff. Province of Podolsk. July 2S.-Near the village of Cher nipoff detachment of dragons sent to arrest two agitators were met by crowd of peasants armed with scythes. rakes and pitchforks. In the fighting which followed five peas ants were killed and twelve dragons were wounded. three of them fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
SAVE YOUR EYEsuGHr.

Very few eyes are just as they should bs. There may be various un- suspected troubles with your sight. Correctly fitted glssses will remedy l1s your eyes and correct the trouble befofe it is too late Our optical de- partDesf oGers every neceanry fscil- lU. 1hs Laks c otrobeI C.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
HaIkcd By Wireless.

Sable Island. N. S., July 2s.-The steamer Minnetonka. from London for New York. was in wireless com munication with the station here when TO miles east of Sandy Hook at 1905 a. m. to-day. She will prob ably dock about a. m. Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Devastated By Cloudburst.

Ancona, Italy. July 2S.-A cloud burst has devastated the Camerine region. The village of Castel St An gelo suffered most seriously. A num- Der of buildings there fell and the water, forming an impetuous torrent, carried on and drowned from five to ten persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
PREMIER STOLYP|N
 IS UP AGA|NT II His Efforts to Get a Cabinet a faiIlTo Thus Far Because Men Refuse
 to Follow Hin HE DENIES CERTAIN STORIES He Has Authorized the Holding of a National Congress At Moscow

St Petersburg, July 28.-Premler
 Stolypin has encountered new obsta-
 cles in hls efforts to secure the ser vices in reorganized cabinet of men of standing in Russia outside of of flcial life. The conditions laid down by M. Guchkoff and Prince Ivoff are understood to have been rejected and that they have definitely refused to enter the ministry. This presages the practical shipwreck of the scheme as without the participation of the non-bureaucratic elements it would be dificult to convince even the con |servatives and liberals of the sinceri- ty of the governments promises.
 In the meantime M. Stolypin is trying to persuade the country that |his policy of strong handed reform does not involve reaction. He has announced in the provinces that the "pale" will be granted to zemstvo in- |stitutions and denies that the govern ment intends to interfere with the legal electoral campaigns of the vari- ous parties, in virtue of which he has authorized the holding of na- tional congress of constitutional dem- ocrats at Moscow and has instructed the police of St Petersburg not to in- terfere with the Jewish members of the outawed parliament who, under the law, when they ceased to enjoy the immunity entailed by their mem- bership of parliament forfeited the right to remain in the capital more than twenty-four hours.
 Such halfway deeds of liberalism, however, are scorned by the Rech, which to-day says that the situation is no different from what 1t was un- der. Count Witte, when the latter. as premier. was filling the world with liberal declarations while his wicked partner Durnovo was putting on the screws again" The Rech adds: We hear the voice of Jacob, but we fee the hand of Esau."
 Five additional members of the council, of the empire have resigned, signing an open letter setting forth that the retention of their mandates would be equivalent to acquiescing in the dissolution of parliament. and the restoration of the bureaucart regime, enabling 1t to pass the budget of 1907 without the approval of the representatives of the people.
 The Rech says that in spite of his advanced age Nj. Pobedonostseff. who was procurator-general of the Holy Synod, has the dominant influence over the emperor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
FREAK RAIN STORM.
Passed Over Louisville To-day and
 Made It Very Unpleasant.

Louisville, Ky. July 2S.-A freak ish rain that assumed the propor- tions of a cloudburst, broke over the city to-day. Clouds which passed over the city seemed to zig-zag at will to every portion of the place. The rain fell in torrents in some spots while in others close by but a few drops fell. Great amount of damage was done. Shortly before the storm a meteor was seen for a full minute. Illuminating the heavens. After the storm the bodies of spar rows could be seen scattered all over the southern section of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Taking Up Estimates.

Paris. July 2s.-The budget com mittee in taking up the estimates for 1907 to-day struck out the salary os M Diebler. junior. the public execu- tioner. thus fore<hadovine the dis appezrance of the guilIotine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
RockrfeIler Coming In.

New York. July 2S-John ID. Rockefeller was a passenger on board the steamer Amerika. which arrived from Hamburg today. The Amerika left Quarantine station for her dock at 10.I5 q. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
xeII knoun IAu,er ne.d.

Newport. R. l.. July 2s.-Georee T. Bispham of Philadelphia. a vell known laver and author | law books. died here to-day from a stroke of paralysis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Cossack Was Fined.

St Petersburg, July 2s.-M. Sedel- nikoff, the radical cossack members of the outlaw lower house of parlia- ment who was arrested and beaten while in the hands of the police July {, was to-day fined S250 for carry ing a revolver. which was found on his person when he was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Terrorinne the yew.

Kszan. July 2s.-The Black Hun dreds her are terrorizing the Intel ligsntis and Jews with threats of an uprising Many houses have been marked with crosses and the Jews are seeking safety ia flight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
Captain CasteIo Wounded.

Madrid. July 2s.-Captain Castelo of the artillery. son of General Cas- teIo was dangerously and probably mortally wounded In a duel with swords fought yesterday evening with Senor Arroyo. The latter fled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28
sailed on Royal Yschs.

San Sebastian Spain July 2S king Alfonso and oocrn Victoria sailed form here to-day on the ruyaI yacht Girslis- Thry are expected 10 stop at English ports during fheir cruise