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The Washington times., 1906-07-15

ani ceremonies which practced by the Jews anu
kindred nations.
They celebrate the first fruits. as the
Hebrews did annually at JeTusalemi they haIrS '1
regulations to the lood they may or may not eat
and the ceremonial Observance Of personal Cieai''4
ness
Until early in last century the Iutus, although
Of one divided into many tribes, eacn ulu
its chief. The present solidarity was oFousnnt
about by the greatest and boodiest OF All tnei cleIS
-Chaka-who began his iron rule in lSl6
II is said that during his Teign-and Il was i1c'
out Of the fragments that remained he erected the
nation. which he called Zulu-ka Malandela, People
of Heaven
No tribe however valiant could stand before the
says Mr.. Haggard was defeated.
reverse, he called the survivors, reGi-
ment, impi. consists of 300 men-before him and
spoke 10 them very softly
Then he killed them all, and their wives and chill
dren with them"
For time Chaka refused TO permit any cf his
soldiers marry Marriage and home lies. he said,
made meas hearts last when he rescndc1
who had been thoroughly drilled in military methods
and tactics
Chakd of brothers. three Of whom
II turn. became Kings OF Zuuland through murder.
Indeed only one King Of the Zulus. in far IS
known died natural death.
His mother, two Of his brothers and all his chill
dTen We're murdered by Chaka- He would permit
MS children live because he they might in
she attempted u conceal of his children from his
snurderous eyes.
Having committed this deed he summoned the en-
tire nation 70 mourn for the murdered The
Weep
Through the OF the compulsory nourners
tho King walked When he saw man whose Weep
Ing MAS not violent etoush 10 please him. Of Wha
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

people, and The only one at svhieh they are
proficient.
WitE all He ardor of their hOt South
era blood, they seek 10 turn back The en-
cyoaching footsteps Of the sohife man from
Gheir land.
So, soEen Chief Bambaafa, some
months ago, began hrling defiance and
bullets at the British upon the frontiers ot
Natal, eager acarrior5 from other tribes
fastened 10 joir him. Witch doctors be-
gan sacrificing children and yOung girls in
order 10 render the black fighters immune
from English bullets; the peculiar Zulu aoar
dance seas held, and Bambaata' 5 impis sgeHt
forth 10 battle.
Zulu nprisings are dreaded beyond ali
other. by the English Ama2ingly brace
and mdefaigabie in scarfare, these strange
people cannot be de5pised like many other
Savages. MoreoVer, during The Boer War
these gerry ZnIus sUere armed svih maya
sine rifles By The English.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
CITY NEWS

At meeting of Company q. last night it was voted to wear the new uniforms at the annual ball on New Years eve.
 Business in the superior court has temporarily suspended as all the cases that were down for hearing have dropped out for one reason or another. There will be the usual short calendar and divorce mill, Friday. At 8 meeting of the Dramatic club |of St Mary's alumni last evening 1t was decided to give an entertainment in the Mulcahy Memorial building on Friday evening, December 2S. On that night also the Forum club will give public debate.
 The counter suits of Salvatore Dambrusi and Guesippe Capio for damages of $500 were began before Judge Cowell and the jury in the district court this forenoon. The cases arose over an assault Dam- brusi alleges that Capio entered his yard and with hammer in his right hand struck him three hard blows on the top of the head, laying him I'D for some time. Capio alleges that Dam brusi struck him first and he struck only in self defense
 Several patrolmen are looking for the berth of sergeant and the mem- bers of the board of safety will have hard time choosing the man if the plan of making another sergeant goes through. The friends of John Brickel are still working for him. Patrolman Hickey, is candidate for the place and is said to have the backing of couple of politicians, one in each par ty. Then there are Finton Tehan, who because of his long service in the department is a strong candidate, John Bergin, Joseph Mclean and Ed ward McEvoy. all of whom are spo-
 ken of favorably for the place. The directors of the State Business Mems association are divided on the telephone question, some claiming that the legislature should be asked to
 repeal the law which gives the pres ent company monopoly, and others
 taking the ground that it would be
 better to allow the law to remain as
 it is and make an effort to force the
 company now doing business here to give better rates. The question is still
 an open one, the state association not
 being able to agree upon it. but 1t is
 quite likely that the committee ap-
 pointed to inquire into the situation
 and make recommendations will
 learn a lot before now and the time the legislature convenes, both from
 the company's standpoint and that of
 those who believe in competition, and
 in this way they may be able to see
 and decide what is best for all. It
 is certain that everybody believes thai
 the rates ought to be lower and sone
 go so far as to infer that the service
 could be improved somewhat, too, but
 perhaps if the price came down peo-
 pie would forget all about little diff
 ferences about the service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
A ROYAL TRAGEDY.
The Secret Murder of the HI FateA
 Duchess of Wurttemberg.

Duchess of Wurttemberg.
 About the same period at which Queen Caroline was earning notoriety for herself there resided in small town in the north of Germany a man noted for his skill as public execu- tioner. Late one evening two men in military uniform called upon this per son and requested him to accompany them, as his services were required at some distance and would be liberally rewarded, but that he must consent to be blindfolded. To this, after some de nur, he consented and entered the car riage brought by the two officers. Alp parently they drove long distance, and at last by the sound he judged that they had crossed bridge and entered paved courtyard.
 The carriage having stopped, he was assisted to alight and conducted along corridors and upstairs till at last, the bandage being removed, he found him. self In large. gloomy room. in the center of which stood . block with a heavy sword laid on it. A door at the far end of the room opened, and tall and very handsome woman entered, led by two men and gagged. She was forced to the block and the executioner ordered to do his office. With some hesitation he obeyed. Instantly he was again blindfolded. hurried downstairs, placed in the carriage and driven off at full speed. To all his inquiries and re- monstrances his escort remained obsti- nately deaf, but on reaching his home a very large sum of money was given him, with warning that he would do well never to attempt to solve the mystery or tell of that nights work.
 Shortly afterward he heard that the Duchess of Wurttemberg, sister of Queen Caroline, had died suddenly on that very night. She was woman of great beauty and known to be an ob- ject of great jealousy and suspicion to her husband. who was said to keep her in enforced seclusion. and. from inqui- ries he made, the executioner felt no doubt that this i'll fated daughter of the house of Brunswick had been the gagged lady who had been thus se- cretly done to death by bis hand.- Temple Bar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
RETURNING TO WORK.
So Says Manager Emmons. but Labor
 Leaders Deny It.

Schenectady, N. Y.. Dec 12.-The second day of the strike at the plant of the General Electric company was ushered in with statement from General Manager Emmons of the company to the effect that many members of the Industrial Workers of the World, the labor organization which ordered the strike, were TO- turning to work. The strike lead- CTS, however, declared there have been no assertions from their ranks. While the strikers say that 5000 men are out, semi-ofhcial figures from the company place the number at about 2.000. There are many evi- dences that the company considers the backbone of the strike broken. The American Federation of Labor. C. rival organization of the Industrial Workers of the World. has remained neutral.
 There has been no disturbancs e any kind thus far.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
CLOSE TOCEIHE
Bicycle Teams Fielding Ven '
 Along as the Hours e U,

New York, Dec 12.-Try ns tho9 will Walthour and Bedell seem un- able to make up the lap they are ber hind the other twelve teams thnt re- main in the race at Madison Square garden. Both Walthour and BedelL are considered among the fastest rId. CTS there are in the world on the IF lent steed but the other riders in tho race have thus far been unable to hold them. This may be due, in . measure to the fact that for the Inst twenty hours Bedell has been suffer- ing from indigestion so that his ston,- ach has not been able to retain solid food and as result he has not been able to do himself full justice. To- day, however, Bedell felt better and was able to eat chop. With renew ed strength he and Walthour may find that they can gain the desired lap
 The riding of Walthour and Bedell has been the feature of the race up to this time. Twice during the night they set the crowd wild with determined sprints to gain the lap, and once. early to-day they nearly succeeded. Bedell started the spurt and gained nearly quarter of lap and then WalthOur picked up his mate and continued the mad race. Round and round he rode, gaining gradually but surely, but just as it seemed as if he would catch the flying bunch ahead of him Hollister's wheel wobbled and Root ran into him causing spill Un- der the rules in case of fall, Wal thour's effort did not count. Disap- pointed but still determined, Wal thour gave up the attempt for the time. He is still confident of gaining the distance and the spectators are sure to. see some more fast riding during the day.
 At seven a. m, to-day the twelve leading teams had scored 1919 miles and [ lays and Walthour and Bedell one lap less. This is nearly 74 miles behind the record of 1.093 miles and lap made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
 At 8 o'clock this morning tho twelve leading teams had each scored 1.O35 miles and five laps and Wai- thour and Bedell 1885 and laps.
 The score at ID a. m. was 1,O69 And laps for the twelve leaders and 1,- O69 miles and 6 laps for Walthour and Bedell.
 The record for s hours is 1.14S-O, made by Miller and Waller in 1890.
 At II a. m. all the riders had GOV cred 1,OSG miles and ? laps except Walthour and Bedell who were one lap behind.
 At one o'clock this afternoon the, twelve leading teams had gone 1.122 miles with Walthour and Bedell q lap behind.
 At 2 o'clock the twelve leading teams had gone 1,13o miles and 2 laps, with Walthour and Beden still lap behind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Miro Sentenced.

Hartford, Dec 12.-Judge Roraback in the superior court to-day sentenced Michael Miro to from one to three years in state prizpn for manslaugh- ter, having been convicted of kllliug Bernarbio Descenza by stabblng him through the eye with an umbrella. Judge Roraback in passing sentence expressed the opinion that Miro had not intended to kill and the blow was struck in the heat of passion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
INCREASE OF seo.ooo.ooo. Great Northern Railway 0ives eteeh-
 holden Fint Chance.

New York, Dec 12.-At . meeting of the directors of the Great North ern railway held yesterday aftsrncon 1t was voted to authorize an incrsass of $60.000.000 in the company's pre-' ferred stock and to give stockholders the opportunity of subscribing there for at par. Payments on new iuuo are to be made at periods extending over two years and on all such pay.l ments the company will pay interest at the rate of per cent per annum until the full amount is subscribed for.
 According to a statement given out to-day the proceeds of the sale of the new stock Is to be used ''to pay for additional equipment for additions to and improvements of ex- isting lines and for acquisition. hy purchase of their securities or other. wise of such lines as to the directotD may decide to be necessary"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
THREE SURVEYS MADE.
Citizens of Greenwich to Discuss New
 Route to Danbury.

Greenwich, Dec 12.-It Is expect cd that a mass meeting of Greenwich
 business men will be held very soon, at the suggestion of the board of trade. to discuss the perplexing mat ter of the route which President Mellen is to select through the town for his new short cut to Danbury. Three surveys have been made by the company. The first one was through the 500 acre park of Mrs Anderson and the owner has ex- pressed her determination to fight that route. The second survey is through the reservation of Thomp- son Seton and objection to this has been voiced in a petition to Pres,- dent Mellen. and Mrs Seton has gone to Europe to inform her husband of the danger of having his place cut up by the railroad tracks. The third route Is near the estate of Robert M. Bruce and the summer residence of William II. Truesdale. president of the Delaware & Lackawanna road. and a strong protest has been made against this. A letter sent to Presi- dent Mellen. it is understood, has brought a reply that the proposition of selecting a location for tracks is proving to be an unusually hard one to settle. It Is understood here that Mir Mellen has selected a route.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
10. FOR THE WEST.
New York Jews Would Have Their
 Brethren Go That Way.

Chicago, Dec l2.-Realizing the aecessity of doing something to re- lieve the congested conditions of the Jewish quarters of Chicago. New York and other large cities. leading New York Jews are planning to di- vert Jewish immigration to the west.
 Jacob H. Schiff, the New York banker, who is here, discussed the subject yesterday with Judge Julian w. Mack. The plan contemplates the organizing of an association to be financed by MT Schiff and other leading American Jews which will undertake to send Jewish immigrants to the south and to the extreme west ern part of the country.
 No effort will be made to encour- age immigration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
TIMELY rop1cs

Harding's holiday stock comprises dolls. toys and games of every de- scription.
 The filling Rubber Co have mems rubber coats from 32.75 up. Boys rubber coats e up.
 J. B. Mullings & Sons line of top- coats. ulsters and reefers are the rightly made kind at right prices.
 The wise ones are never sorry for investing in footwear. See the line at Colby-Sherwood's.
 Books at Curran's are on the third floor this year. Hundreds of novel; ties on other floors.
 The Public market will give you 50 stamps for empty barrel. Gold Medal -four s5.25.
 Jacobs & Co have a good line of diamonds. watches. rings, etc. Have goods laid aside.
 Fenner has a line of sleds and skates and full line of Christmas toys.
 Get a coffee percolator at Barlow Bros. The only sure way to get good coffee.
 Select a piano now at the F. H. Lewis Cos while the sale Is on.
 Tomorrow win be bargain day at Grieve. Bisset ( Hollands. Moving picture wheel 3sc.
 wenzel's Toggery Is filled with bargains In mems furnishings that would make pretty gifts
 Reid & Hughes are showing a pretty line of toilet sets. Roosevelt and Johnny bears.
 Cash loaned to men or women on personal notes or property at 3s North Main street.
 Browns quiekfre charcoal or Otto coke vill make up a warm fire In a short time.
 The Miller ( Peck Co have tveu- ty-sve dozen black pettiooats. going at 1sc each
 Langley has parlor tables st ssc to s1z- Odd rockers s1-5o to s12.
 l. Chase is shoring a fine variety of chiIsrens trimmed hsts-
 R R Harder ( Cos Christmas gift to boys viIi ee one-fia O: price on everything
 Hixh srt at . lov price at Zisiafrki- NsrksL Cosmos pictures sxs 3c each. 1ox13 sc each
 All kfnfs ef ksfh-r h.rs for h,y snd nan at Jc1esl Norxxn C Cos toiief csse>. shaving se<s- e<r-
 Tbe Hs1p~s.-seiIew Go lave . hanarsne E1e ef bes1cssss anf N9- fls e1n1R
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
The Young Me.ser.

Grantley Berkeley tells in his "Life and Recollections" how a member for Ludlow in the last parliament of Will liam ". tried to make . maiden speech. and. rising in his place. with . very bald head, known. too. as he was to everybody as one of the oldest stagers in all the ways of the world. he began. with great affectation of in- experience and with an exceedingly mild voice. MT. Speaker. am but . young member On hearing this as- sertion from so well known and crsfty . man. possessing SO venerable . pate. the entire house roared with laughter. Twice he stopped. and three times he commenced with these words. but it was useless. The house would not listen. and he never to my knowledge essayed to epeak again. or If he did the sight of his bald head set his audi ence in roar"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
SHOT HIS DAUGHTER. New York Shoemaker Then xiIlsa Himself-woman Will Recover.

New York. Dec 12.-Desperate from grief over the loss of his wife who died four months ago and the intemperate habits Of his daughter. James Howe. a shoemaker. to-day shot the daughter. Mrs Miranda Brfnkvorth. and then sent two bull lets into his own body. Mrs Brink worth wss only slightly injured but Hove's wound resulted in his death in a fev minutes.
 The tragedy occurred ia the Tine building where Mrs Brinkvorth vss employed as a cleaner. A note found in Hove's pocket indicated that be had carefully prepared for his desfh-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
CAPTAIN OF CROSBY HIGH.
John Freney Elected at a Meeting
 Held This Afternoon.

The members of the Crosby High school football team met this after noon after school and elected John Freney. fullback on the past sea- sons eleven. captain for next year. The only other player to receive vote was Michael Butler. The play CTS did not elect a manager and probably will not do SO until next fall. It was voted to buy sweaters with the money made during the season. The season just closed is the first one in several years that the team more than cleared expenses. They had grounds to play on and realized $35 on the home games. This with the money received by sub scription put the team on a firm financial basis and there will be neat sum coming to the baseball team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Cardinal Gibbons Tberr.

Washington. Dec 12-CsriInaI Gfb- hons Is in Washington and will see President Roosevelt today by 3D. pointment. Whether the president will discuss the Storer controversy with the cardinal whose name was mentioned in the pamphlet issued hy the former ambassador to yIcans could not be learned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
A ss.pss Lssx pe..sif.l.

I once showed an old lady much giv- en to good works of the Lady Bountl- ful order how some proteses of hers who were constantly on the verge of starvation might be placed in posses sion of small hut regular and suffi cicat income. My desr.- she said. T don't think it is a good plan They would get too independent I Ike them to come to me when they are In difficulties and ask for what they want Rich and Poor.- by Nrz BosanQuet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Dors Nu.s Be SGurzsed-

Greenwich. Dee 11-fhs sssecf- men of the town have isusd an or6er that dogs sAail bs msExie1 ct eDDe. and that all dou found upsa t1o streets vithosf . nsxsje are to bo reised and killed. A toE vhie4 c premned to have beea gu11rln6 frou rn15es rza thro1Hn Por1<1m1w fev dsSp 60 sn1 C . nos nu1111 tnst s11 6pB noe oc1sr 1nu o11 =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Bosds Were Incrra.ed.

New York. Dec 1z.-The bonds of Frederick l.. Burnham and George D. Elderidge. now under indictment on the charges Of forgery and srceay. were increased to-day from si2.se9 to szo. .e0o for Burnham and e15. zee for Elderidge. Rail was furnished
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs Julia Claffey, wife of Police Officer John 0. Claffey, died this morning at St Francis hospital, Hart ford. The remains were brought her" this afternoon by Undertaken Null vile and taken to the family resi- dence, 31 Wall street. Mrs Claffey, whose maiden name was Julia Egan, was a native of Cohoes, N Y., where her mother and sister still reside, She is also survived by another sis ter, Mrs Bridget Finnan of Albany, and brother, Michael, of Orange, N. J. Her father, who was a veteran of of Cohoes, died some years ago. The couple had a very happy home until sickness set in and finally it was de cided to try what could be done for the patient at the hospital, but all proved of no avail. They have one child, Francis Joseph, boy about six years of age. The deceased though not widely, was well and fla vorably known in Waterbury and the announcement of her death, though, perhaps, not altogether surprise was great shock to her many friends. The time of the the funeral will be announced later.
 The funeral of Thomas Ashe will be held from the family residence, 292 West Main street, to the Immacu- late Conception church at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Mrs Bridget Glynn, wife of Will liam T. Glynn, died at her home at 9 Wall avenue early last evening, af ter brief illness. Besides her hus- band. deceased is survived by two children, Elizabeth and William Glynn. The funeral will be held to the Sacred Heart church Friday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

WANTD-Oflce boy; 15 brand new typewriters for rent. 8 monthly; four office positions Just filled. Call or telephone. Monroe's business college, 151 Bank st. 12-12-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Cash Loaned

to men or women having steady em- ployment on wages, or on personal notes. to people owning property. It will pay you we'll to inquire our terms and rates.
 WATERBURY CASH LOAN OFFICE,
 36 North Main St., Room 36.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
T.r.r.,. Erh.rr...>s.

Great crises affect people diferenfiy. With some the hair turns white: with others emotion exp-esses Itself in in- consequent speech. Tennyson. when he frrt met Freierick Robert.on. whom be rrch admired and who. he knew. admired his poens vss so nervous that be could tslk to the '-uuch below cd prsest- of nothing but-b-er.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
rse essd o.s sf rs.

Landlady-I believe Ez letting co6ee boa thirsy n;nutesL nhsfs the o1ly way to sst tke goodness osf cf IL New Boerier st,sttax hss aDd leaving if,- Yo1 srccse8ed .6nirsbly. nam
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12

Dewiu's Kidney and Bladder Pins quickly drive the poisons from the sypfem and thus afford relief A vesk's treatment for 15e- Sold by H V. Laks Drug Go. JoespA e ou1fA. e3o nnnk sersst. nRou11yA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12

TO RENT-Store on East Main st now used as barber shop. Apply to J. H. Cassidy, 95 Bank st.
 12-12-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Biresou-. Daughter Married.

London. Dec 1z.-Edith. daughter of Poultney Bieelow. and J- r. A. Clark Of Boston were married here today at All Souls church Reginald H. Ward vss the best man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
wa>r~ m. ws.s.

Bacos-n<y ssyss nss's nrst s1c0 h fbe hsr1Rst fs c<< Esbeft-Weu [ asnt hns~ s1su thaf InDw c fs1- 1W-0e u1ua onv os1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12

TO RENT-4 room tenement, all im- provements. Apply J. P. Mccarthy, 713 East Main. 12-11-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12

TO RENT-4 rooms. s4 Easton ave. Inquire Julius Chotzianoff, sos North Main. 12-lO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12

TO RENT-Nine room house, g Union st; all Improvements; handy location. Apply J. o. Howe. room 2, Prichard building. 12-10-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
TO RENT

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, modern Improvements, corner Bald win and Stone sts. Inquire J. J. Cassin, Is Stone st. 12-11-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-12
Don't Throw Your Money Away
FOR SALE.

At price to suit speculators. A tract of land containing @ bcildinz lots on Washington. Fairmount. Rose. Merry and Donahue streets. just east of St Frsncis'church and wsshine- top school. vfIi be cold for tl1.W AIso a few lots on waterviIle street.
 TIERxEY-s
 Real Estate and Insurasce O0ce.
 1s7 Bank st. Waterbury. Cona-