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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
WRECKED IN FOG.
Captain Mitchell is Ill-Hc was Ont
 Nine Days.

Machlaa. Me, Aug 7.-Captain Au- gustus Mitchell of the two-masted schooner Fillmore is seriously III hero as a result of nine days experience in the fog during which his vessel was wrecked at Sunday cove, Digby. N. S., after the schooner had sailed far out of its course. The Fillmore left Dos- ton July 1S with one man besides the captain, bound for Machias. Me They were soon caught in the heavy blank ct of fcg and as the compass was out of gear there was no way of reckon Ing. Captain Mitchell was i'll before he started and the strain of success siye nights of vigil soon forced him to stay below. At midnight of July 90 the vessel was carried into huge breakers and piled high on a beach. The men, who were bruised. but not seriously hurt. learned that they had sailed as far east as Nova Scotia. Af- ter receiving medical treatment Cap tain Mitchell and his mate started for Machias again in their vessel. which had been launched and tenn .porarily repaired. and finally reached here yesterday after continuous fog. Captain Mitchell was taken at once to his home in greatly exhausted condition. The Fillmore will be dry docked at Machiasport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
THE TATTOO MUST co The Markings Which Many Men of the Nsyy Are Decorated
 With
MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION

Washington, Aug Enlisted men in the navy have instituted move ment to do away with tattoo mark. ing, which was formerly so populor with sailors. Since the conviction of a Brooklyn man, through the efforts of officers of the Humane society for mutilating tho arms of young boy by decorating them with India ink designs, tattooers have shown unwill- iingness to embellish the bodies of men who are not known to be of age and as few adults care to, have their bodies decorated the practice may soon become thing of the past.
 The following description of de serter from the navy shows to what extent some men have gone in decor ations which cannot be removed Tattoo marks on chest. shoulders, arms and back. viz: Eagle, ship. wo- man, flag, sailor, cards,- clasped hands. flag and flowers
 Tattoo marks are ready means of identification of deserters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
DELIBERATE SUICIDE
Regular Army Paymastsr Shot Him. self and Says He Alone is
 to Blame
HIS WIFE FOUND HIM DEAD

San Francisco, Aug 7.-Major William Schofeld, paymaster in the regular army, who committed suicide by shooting himself in the left tenn pie at his home in Twenty-third street. last night, left note ad- dressed to Whom 1t may concern T reading: This is deliberate suicide, No one is to blame but me-"
 The discovery was made by his wife, who found him lying dead on the floor with pistol in his hand.
 Major Schofield contracted dysen- tery in the Philippines, and went to Japan early in the year. Not i'm proving rapidly. he came to San Francisco last April and entered the general hospital at the Presidio. Just before he sailed from Nagasaki he was informed by cable of his fathers death in Florida.
 After spending some time in the general hospital he became some what improved, and was granted a three months leave of absence.
 Major Schof1eld was 46 years of ago, and formerly was teller in the Nevada National bank in this city, and also for a time in the New York branch of the bank. He served through the Philipine and Pekin campaigns. Two years ago he was married in the Philippines to Miss Laura Edgar. He has one brother, Richmond, major and quartermaster in the army. who is at present sta toned in Manila. and sister, Mrs w. D. Andrews. the wife of an attor- ney in Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
FIRE HORSES ON |
 MAD DASH TO-DAY One Fireman at New Haven Dead and Another One Badly
 Injured WHEELS CAUGHT IN TRACKS Driver Was Thrown to Street. Assistant Jumped on Horses
 Back.

New Haven, Aug I. Fireman Jo- seph 1T. Roberts of engine company No 12 met death to-day as the result of the runaway of team of fire horses which he was exercising in Water street. Roberts and another fireman named James Cavanaugh were on the seat of the regular exer- else wagon of the company and as the horses were being driven down Water street the forward wheels of the wagon caught in the car tracks, swerved the wagon around and threw Cavanaugh from his seat. Cayanaugh who was driving held on to the reins as he was thrown in the street, but the horses became frightened and dragged the fireman over the cobbie- stones for some distance. Roberts in the meantime had jumped from his seat to the back of the of horse in an attempt to get hold of the reins as the horses had started mad dash down Water street. Roberts rode the horse with considerable skill for sev- eral blocks, but at Water and Olive streets the horses ran into trolley pole, coming to a sudden stop. Rob- erts was thrown head first over the horses head and landed on the pave ment. His skull was fractured and he was badly bruised. The fireman was taken to the hospital where he died about two hours later.
 Cavanaugh was cut under the eye and 1t was necessary to take several stitches in the wound. His other in- juries consisted of scratches and bruises, but they are not serious.
 Roberts was AS years old and had been in the employ of the fire depart ment for many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
HALE Of CHICACOS
 MILK SUPPLY GONE The Dy Season in the Wsst TIT Burned Up the Green ss
 Forage PRICE GOES AWAY UP Milk is Being Brought to Chicago From a Distance of More
 Than 300 Miles.

Chicago, Aug 7.-Chicago Is sufs fering from milk famine. according to Chief MIX Inspector Thomaal Grady. 5 Owing to the dry season in tho
 west the green foliage has been
 burned by the sun and dairymen af6
 using fodder prepared for next win- ter. It is estimated that the short- age in the normal supply of milk
 amounts to 50 per cent.
 Eight gallon cans of milk, which
 under tho contract price for August
 have been selling at 90 cents. ara selling as high as $3 in some cases. Milk is being brought to Chicago
 from points in Ohio as far distant aR 300 miles. Ordinarily about 28,200 eight gale lon cans of milk are received in Chi-i cago every day. The shortage means
 the cutting down of the recepits tq about 14,000 cans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
.ED|TORTROUP DOES
 N0T WANT OFFICE He Refuses to Be Candidate For Place Held By George |.
 LiIley WANTS ID TAKE A REST Appreciates the Many Kind Words But Private Business Takes
 His Time.

New Haven, Aug 7.-Alexander Troup of this city, who last night was endorsed for congressman-at- large by the democrats of Plainfleld, to-day issued statement in which he said he would decline to accept the nomination of congressman-at- large.
 Tt was very kind of the democrats of Plafnfleld to remember me and to instruct their delegates to vote for me for congressman-at-large in the coming democratic state convention. The people of Connecticut and New Haven have been kind to me and am appreciatiye of the confidence that they have reposed in me, but I recognize the fact that I have been in public life for upwards of forty. years and that the time has come when should be permitted to take a rest and be relieved of active par ticipation in politics. My private business now occupies all of my time."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
THAT PHOTOGRAPH CASE.
s. 2. Poli Says He Will Go to Last
 Court Before Paying Damages.

Worcester, Mass, Aug 7.-Accord- ing to counsel interested, the $10,000 suit against s. 2. Poli, the theater owner of New Haven, brought by Mrs Clara E. Eaton of this city, who alleges he or his agents wrongfully used photograph for advertising purposes of her child taken in the nude. will go to the supreme court beiore 1t ends. This is the first case of It's kind brought in Massachusetts, and will, of course. establish pre- cedcnt. Attorney Frank P. Christen- sen, for Mrs Eaton, promises warm contest, and Lawyer Charles M. Thayer, for Mir Poli, says "a fight to the finish" The case has attracted the attention of nearly all the mem- bers of the Massachusetts bar.
 There are only two other cases of a similar nature that have been tried in this country so that the trial of this will be watched with interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
students and Root.

Washington. Aug 7.-Despite the unfriendly disposition which students in Montevideo have shown recently toward the United States and Its poll cies as outlined by Secretary Root in his address before the Pan-American conference at Rio Janeiro. diplomat ists here express. the belief that this unfriendliness will not be displayed in any way during Mir Roots ap- preaching visit to the Uruguayan capital. The attitude of the students mentioned is said here to have been inspired by opponents of the present in Uruguay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
APPLEJACK THIRST JARRED.
Jerseyman Fooled with Coffee
 Punched, but Justice Only Smiled.

Trentton, \. l.. Aug 7.-"The pro. vocation was certainly great: you ars discharged" said Police Justice liar. rls to-day. when Thomas Lyman was arraIgned before him on the charge of assaulting Samuel Martin.
 "1 was dying for a drink" said Ty. man. "when Martin came along with a bottle. He offered it to me. and took big swig: but. VI gods. 1t was coffec-cold coffee. Wouldn't that jolt your
 The justice admitted that such a circumstance might prove .exnsperat. ing and said 1T Martin was willing he wcul,i dismiss the complaint. Mar. tin sheepishly confessed to palming cff cold coffee for apple jack to a thirsty mortal and said he had no de sire to press inc charge.
 Lyman and Martin hurried out of the courtroom. arm-in-arm, to get a real drink.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
WORKERS BACK IN OLD PLACES TO-DAY More Than Half of the Factories at St Petersburg Have Resumed
 Business STRIKE WILL BE CALLED OFF Arrest of Leaders Was a Setback, and the Time Was III
 Chosen.

St Petersburg. Aug 7.-The work mems council has decided to call of the strike in St Petersburg. The an nouncement will be issued tonight or tomorrow. This action does not apply to the provinces, but there is little doubt that the workmen there will follow St Petersburg's example.
 More than half of the factories at St Petersburg resumed work to-day, and while some men at Moscow are Still out none of the predictions of the more radical strike leaders were fulfilled. Many of the trades unions totally refused to join in the move n1ent, the railroad men, whose CO., operation was vital, could not be in- duced to give the signal for strike, fearing that majority of the men would not obey, and there was no sign of serious peasant movement. While the arrests of the leaders un- doubtedly were great factor in averting strike. it is apparent that the moment was i'll chosen for a strike. The people were not in the temper to support it. As a conse- quence the revolutionary leaders, who hoped to transform the move- mept into an armed uprising, have suffered a severe loss of prestige, and the proletariat organizations have been 20 weakened in the eyes of the masses that it is probable that they will not quickly recover from 1t.
 The government, which had pre- pared for the worst, naturally Is greatly rejoiced at its victory. Only a possibly more active state of terror ism Is expected in the immediate fii- ture. The leaders of the non-revo- lutionary parties are pleased as they flea 1Gd that great strike might be used as justification by the govern mept to postpone the elections and the assembling of new parliament. With comparative tranquility ahead they can hold the government to It's promises and the constitutional dem Ocrats hope to regain the prestige which they lost during the sessions of parliament. while the new party of peaceful regeneration is hopeful of a general reaction from radicalism which will create a healthier state of public opinion. Premier Stolypin, with his hands free, 1t Is claimed, will also have better chance of real izing his policy of strong handed re- form"
 The Novoe Vremya announces that the cabinet. if things go we'll, Is ready to submit the budget of 1907 to parliament when it assemblies In February
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
UP ON ANTIQUES.
His Knowledge Revealed to Artful Men Led to Discovery of Plunder.

WCu Leu " OiSCUsCEy VI luuuCI.
 New York, Aug 7.-Frank Stein- beck, poor porter, got very much interested in art while ne worked in the antique shop of Frank Bowles, No 345 Fourth avenue. Two customers with whiskers called yesterday and rubbed veneers with the finger nails and vanished gilt with their coat sleeves and talked a long time over what they would buy.
 This chair is certainly fine specimen of the Napoleonic period, !" said one of the whiskered men. The clerk wisely said nothing. But Frank, the poor porter. overheard the re- mark.
 You gentlemen are grievously wrong" he cried. in the ire of out ragged connoiseurship. You are slan- dering beautiful Louis Quinze."
 The two whiskered men looked wise and departed. They took car uptown, to No 501 West One Hun dred and Twenty-fifth street, where the poor porter has recently installed a bride.
 ''I guess our art porter has got his swag here," suggested one to the other.
 They rang the bell, and the bride admitted them. They stumbled over brass coal scuttle in the hall. It was antique and worth slS0. They found two Sheffield candlesticks on the kitchen table In the bridal cham Der was fine mahogany mirror. In the parlor was an old-fashioned clock.
 The two men were Detectives Gag zaza and McKenna of the Central of- fee. They waited until the poor por- ter came home and placed him under arrest.
 "Oh, Frank, l never dreamed you stole these beautiful things to give to me-" wept the bride.
 They were so beautiful they be- longed to you. I couldn't resist" said the porter.
 The loot was worth $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
SCHOONER HAD ON COAL.
Was Run Ashore in Fog-Distress
 Signals Hoisted.

Chatham. Mass, Aug "A three masted schooner ashore on Pollack Rip shoals, just north of the light ship. was sighted by Captain Kelly, of the Monomoy Point life saving sta ton early today and he quickly put out to her with his crew. The schoon- CT was flying distress signals. Her identity is not yet known. She rests on sandy bottom. but fin place where 1t Is likely to be difficult TO float her. The sea was smooth this afternoon and the weather was clear.
 When Captain Kelly returned he brought the information thnt the stranded schooner was the George V. Jordan. of New York. bound from New York for Gardiner. Me, with coal. Captain Mitchell of the schoon- CT. who rame ashore with Captain Kelley, stated that at about f o'clock this morning, when near Pollack Rip lightship, he met a tug. towing four barees. There was a heavy fog and when Captain Mitchell discovered the other vessels he was SO close to them that he was forced to run his scboon- CT ashore in order to avoid a collision. He could not make out the identity of the tug or barges. Later the fog lifted.
 The Jordan is full of water and badly listed. and there are slight chances of saving her Captain Mitchell wired the owners. Pendleton Brothers. of New York. for instruc- tions. and the life savers returned to the vessel to bring ashore the crew of eight men.
 The George V. Jordan registers 54s tons net and was built at Kennebunk. Me. in 1874. She is 15S feet in length and RI feet In breadth and 16 feet in depth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
ZION CITY DEBT.
It is Nearly $5.0Oo.O00 and Means Have Been Devised to Pay It.

Chicago, Aug 7.-The first de- tailed statment of the indebtedness of Zion City was given to the inves- tors at meeting in the college build ing at Zion City last night. The table showed a total of nearly $5,- 000, 900. which 1t is proposed by Ov- seeer w. G. Voliva to pay by funding the entire indebtedness for eighteen years, and to issue bonds bearing 6 per cent interest. The proposition was accepted by an almost unanimous vote of the $50 investors present
 there being but two dissenting votes
 It is purposed to relieve the pres. ent financial difficulties by mort. gage on the 1000 acres or undivided land of the city. Twenty-Five per cent of the gross earnings of the city will be set aside for sinking fund to pay on the principal indebtedness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
MUSIC AND MIRTH.
The Germans Were Out in Full Force
 at Now Britain.


 New Britain, Aug 7.-German day dawned clear and warm in New Britain and the visiting delegations began to arrive in the city at an early hour. Martial music filled the air and by the time of the arrival of the gov. ernor and his staff at 9:30 o'clock the central street of the city were filled with marching men to the ac. companient of bands and drum corps.
 The Philharmonic and American bands alternated in the courtesy of meeting the visitors at the station and the arrival of every train was pre- ceded and followed by procession through Church street.
 The decorations in the center of the. city afforded pleasing greeting to the arrivals and was hint of the elaborate preparations which have been under, way for weeks to give the Germans of the state cordial idea of New Britain's hospitality.
 The Hartford Germans arrived shortly after 9 o'clock 1000 strong, hended by Colts band and the inimat- able Scott Snow. The capitol city folks were greeted with cheers all along the line as they moved down Arch street.
 The governor and his staff were driven in open carriage to the Russ win where they were entertained un- til the parade. The governor review ed the parade at Central park. He was greeted with cheers by the diff ferent divisions. The absence of Sec retary of State Bodenwein was re- gretted.
 There were 2,500 in the parade. representing every city in the state. The rendezvous for the day was at Rentschler's park where fest was held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Injured by Falling Elevator.

New York. Aug 7.-Seven persons were injured. some of them badly. by the falling of an elevator In afsctory building at 101 Bleecker street to- day. The victims were employees of the factory. The elevator vss two floors above the bottom of the shaft when the steel cable broke and the elevator dropped. About fifty feet of the heavy cable crashed down on the car. <breaking in its roof and in- fiieting r1ore serious injuries even than the fall itself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Another Great Days Selling at the August Furniture Sale is
 going to happen today

We've almost doubled last years business during the August sale up to Saturday night. Proves that the values are here-that the people who are out getting the most for their money are buying now-that tho stocks are more attractive than ever before. And they are.
 HERE IS A LIST OF A FEW OD
 THE BARGAINS.
 Picked at random from the great stocks that are here to choose from.
 A four-piece solid Mahogany. hand carved Suit, consisting of Settee. Arm Chair. Rocker and Receptionl Chair. This is one of the most artis- tic and attractive Suits ever put on sale in Waterbury. You can see it In the south show window. next Co Reid & Hughes. A close price would be s77 for such handsome set. It'o a price attraction now to bring y0u to the store. August sale price onlZ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
MOONLIGHT IMMERSION.
People at Bell Island Were Witnesses
 of It Sunday Night.

South Norwalk. Aug For the first time in its history. and so far as known in the history of Connecti- cut, moonlight immersion was per formed here Sunday night at Bell Island, a fashionable summer resort a few miles from this city.
 Rev William James. who Is con nected with the mission at Five Points, New York. who managed the Elm hoine at Bell Island, during the summer was the officiating clergy man. Cottagers in bathing suits who had been waiting until flood tide for chance to enjoy the pleasures of swimming. lined the beach and sum- mer couples in rowboats enjoying the moonlight, made fringe about the bathing beach where the immersion took place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Women sunragists.

Copenhagen. Denmark. Aug L. The third annual conserence of the International Ieague of Women Suf- feragists opened here today under the chaIrmanship of Mrs Carrie Chap of fhe league. ani will hold daily SIS sIons until Aug n. including. be- sides Mrs Catf. Miss Hay. Rev Anna man Gait of New York. president Shaw. Mrs Rachel Forster Avery. Mics Lucy !. Auth0ay ard Mrs Ida Husted Harper The hail selected for the meetings proved ton small to sc- eommodate the delegates ansi inc con vcnii0n adjourned to largrr one. Aasirr<srs of welcome were prSens~l hy the womea's societies of Denmark. tn which Mrs att replied In behalf of the conference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Adrift on Lake Ontario.

wolcott, N. Y.. Aug 7.-William Dickey. with two men and two wo- men whose names are not known. are adrift somewhere on Lake Ontario in Dickey's gasolene launch. Sunday night the launch fin distress spoke a passing vessel. but declining help. Later the craft was spoken by two men in a canoe and asked for aid. IL was sent quickly from shore. but the launch could not be found. A search ing party cruised over that part of the lake yesterday without finding the party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Cooler at New York.

New York. Aug There was some relief this forenoon from the torrid weather conditions which have prevailed. in New York for the last three days. The weather bureau gave promise of still further relief by thunder storms and lower tempera- lures tonight. Cloudy skies partial ly obscured the sun this morning and the temperature was also lower than that recorded yesterday. Through out last night every breathing spot in the city was crowded with swelter- ing humanity. Two persons who were sleeping on fire escapes fell to the street and were killed. A few prostrations from heat were reported early to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Organized Ycstcr,lay.

Couer. dAlenc. Idaho. Aug I.-Thc Idaho democratic state convention net yesterday and effected organiza- iion.. The nominations of c. 0. Stockslager of HaIley for governor; C. IT. Jackson. of Ada county for at torney general: Frcd T. Dubois for United states senator and ]. NJ. Ben nett of Fayette for secretary cf state are urobable. The recommendation that inc Mormon delegates from southern Idaho lpe excluded was sus- ,aInei by a large majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
swrTcHsiEN ARE OUT.
Trouble in the Freight Yards at New
 Haven To-day.

New Haven, Aug 7.-Alleging that several of their number had been dis charged without just cause by the N. Y.. N. H. and H. railroad. about 200 switchmen in the freight yards here went on strike to-day and as a consequence there is more or less of a tie-up in the freight trafiic of the road. The number of strikers may be increased later in the day. The men claim that certain members of their union were discharged for fail ure to pass test which has lately been made compulsory by the rail road officials. The railroad company thus far has made no statement re- garding the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
Mnn,.n I. Doing Well.

Stratford. Aug Mrs Ellen Gary
 wlpo was severely burned yeStenlay
 by rsri,olic acii- thrown at her it is sl- lerrI. by her nephew. ssfssr~on Gar ry. was fairly comfH-a1ie today sn.l vH rerover. arcoriing to her atten.i- ing nhystrisn- It is said th-t JeTrr- son Gary threw the acid st his aunt oa her rpfuxaI tc take a trolley trir with him He fed and has net ret I--r captured Garry Eves in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-07
rxo Death. from Heat.

Philadelphia. Aug 1.-Two deaths from heat occurred to-day before o'clock. making total of nine fatali- ties since the beginning of the pres ent hot wave. After a night of all most intolerable heat and humidity the temperature at o'clock was s1 degrees. At the various hospitals a total of forty-three cases of heat pros trstion were reported