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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
CITY NEWS.

Tn an address yesterday afternoon before the W. C. T. U. the Rev Char les A. Dinsmore, D D. pastor of the First Congregational church advised women to vote at all school elections. and expressed regret that the mayor or anybody politically prominent should have any official connection with our educational institutions This Is simply a repition of what This Is simply a repetition of what school district was abolished. but the party to which the judge belongs wanted to do a good job at Hartford and 1t was out of the question to head them of.
 William Raymond Sill. of New York, general press agent for the Schuberts, sent word to this city to- day that the Lew Fields production of "The Girl Behind the Counter" :" would arrive in this city this after noon about 4:30, coming in ou a special train. Because of the size of the production the show has been having much difficulty on the road IL looked as though 1t would arrive here late this evening so a special vas made up of three baggage cars and two coaches 90 as to have the outat arrive in ample tine forxsO- nights psrforEancs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
THE GRAY EYED MAN.
He Is a Fighter, So Be Cautious In
 Provoking Him.

He Is a Fighter, So Be Cautious In
 Provoking Him.
 q always feel bit nervous" re- marked sergeant of police, "when I have to arrest a man with gray eyes, for I know that he is a born fighter and that am likely to have tough job.
 Most men when they are fighting retain a certain amount of discretion and remember that brutal assault on tile police is very serious offense. But the man with the gray eyes, though he may in his calmer moments be quite aware of the folly of resist ance, forgets all about that when his blood Is up. He thinks of only one thing, and that is to win the fight.
 "It isn't among criminals only that the gray eye denotes the fighter. I have observed the same thing among professional pugilists, an enormous proportion of whom have gray eyes.
 With soldiers and sailors 1t is just the same. Many of OUT foremost gen. erals and admirals have eyes of this color. It is the more remarkable when we remember that the number of people who have gray eyes is small compared with other shades.
 ''The moral is that when you are dealing with a gray eyed man you should be cautious in provoking him." London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

it in force, but that was not tho resignation that was used. ..-
 Mayor Thoms did not care to dis cuss the matter at length to-day He did say however that Comris- sioner Fitzpatrick. had sent in h.s resignation voluntarily, and that the one which the mayor has hat; since he took office was not used to force the health commissioner off the board. .,. -....2
 Captain Fitzpatrick, although pro fessing to be a democrat, is now making no bones about coming out and declaring his intention of sup porting John E. Sewell for the may oralty. But this is not the first time that he has failed, to support the standard bearer of democracy. so those who know the military maa are not surprised at his present at titude.
 Two years ago Captain Fitzpatrick was an enthusiastic Thoms man and even a year ago, he thought the present executive was just about
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Guatemala May Start War.

Berlin, Sept. 25.-According to off. cial information received here, Presi. dent Cabrera of Guatemala has noti fled President Davilla of Honduras that Guatemala will support ex-Presi dent Manuel Bonilla of Honduras in the latter's efforts to regain the presi. dency of Honduras. This, the official advices add. is taken to mean that wal between Guatemala and Honduras is likely to begin before the conference of the Central American republics, which it was hoped would bring about peace in Central America, can meet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
THE DAiaiY BUTTERFLY.
It Has a Perverted Taste In the Mat.
 ter of Food and Drink.

It Has a Perverted Taste In the Mat.
 ter of Food and Drink.
 Beautiful butterflies, a splendid and silent host, 1uttered and f1oated above the tlll white lilies in the quiet gar den. .>
 "How lovely they arew said na- ture student, slipping his tea. Flow very lovely they are, yet the richer their beauty the ranker their taste. The purple emperor, one of the finest butterflies, likes nothing for dinner as we'll as a dead cat-a cat five or six days dead.
 "Other beautiful butterflies subsist upon spoiled fruit. Fresh fruit they won't look at. It must be falling to pieces with rottenness. ...
 "Even in their drink some of the loveliest butterflies have a perverted tastc. Turning scornfully from dewy rose petals and from crystal springs, they seek out the vilest, foulest pud- dies whereat to quench their thirst.
 And nearly all butterflies are drunk ards. Collectors entrap them by means of stale beer mixed with mo- lasses. This they smear on the holes of trees. Unable to resist the dose, the most respectable butterflies-fa- thers of families. capitalists, elderly matrons-get hopelessly drunk and in the midst of their wild, silent orgy are crammed in big handfuls into the col lector's pouch. New Orleans Times Democrat. ,..L z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
To Exclude OrientaIs.

Ottawa, Sept. 25.-A monster De- tition signed by hundredes of British Columbians is on it's way to the premier, Sir Wilfred Laurier. It. prays that, regardless of foreign countries and all sentimental and political considerations, the govern ment immediately pass such legis- latlon as may be requisite to insure the absolute exclusion of Orientals from the dominion of Canada. So Tar the Japanese government had made no claim on the dominion government for damages on account Of the Vancouver trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Mother StranaIes Three Children.

Buffalo, Sept. 25.-"I killed the chil. dren because did not want them to grow up and be crazy like me-" With this statement Mrs. Bertha Mund ex. plained to the police the strangling of her children-Christopher. aged eight years; Helen, aged two, and Freda, eight months old-with pieces of clothesline. Immediately after com. hitting the deed she went to the Penn, sylvania raiIrohd yards, where her husband, Frederick Mund. is employ. ed as member of wrecking crew, and said: Fred, have made away with the three children. Come home and sec" The police think the woman is insane. r.--#
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
FOR BIGGER VESSELS.
This Country Expects to Beat All Others in Construction of War Ships


 Washington, D. C., Sept 25.- America will have in few years, not only fleet of the finest war ves- sells ill the world, but it will have the greatest individual warships ever con- structed. The limit of vessels in size and effectiveness has not been reach ed and already, with the contracts for the two twenty-thousand-ton bat tleships of the Delaware type scarce ly concluded, naval officers are look ing forward to the building of vessels in size, strength and effeciency than any yet planned"
 One of the most prominent officers of the navy made this statement, ill course of conversation concerning the construction of the new navy.
 "The time is near," he continued, when congress will authorize the building of one or more of the great est battleships ever conceived in the minds of men. Even now naval con- structors are preparing for that work and tentative designs already have been under consideration. It is per fectly feasible to construct battle ship of 5000 tons, or even of 40,0O0 tons, and it need surprise nobody if such ship, perhaps two of them, should be authorized within the next four or five years"
 The construction of such monster war vessels a few years ago would have been considered wholly imprac- ticable, but development of means, methods and facilities has made it a matter of comparatively easy real ization. The idea, in fact, has taken shape to such an extent that two and perhaps four great battleships will be authorized, in all probability, by the next congress.
 The members of the house who are reasonably certain to be on the naval affairs committee have given some consideration, during the past sum- mer, to the recommendations to be made by the committee in the next naval appropriation bill. It practi- ally has been determined, of course in a tentative manner, that the con- struction. of two war vessels of at least 10000 tons each, and perhaps of 25,000 tons each, will be advocated This work is in perfect accord with the policy of the administration and the recommendation of the com mittee certainly will have the sup port of President Roosevelt.
 My opinion is that the committee will recommend the construction of four battleships of the most powerful type" said Representative Bates, of Pennsylvania. after discussing the subject with his fellow members of the naval committee, and feel assured that congress will authorize the build ing of at least two at the next ses- sion. It is proposed that the pro jected vessels shall carry at least ten twelve-inch guns and, in addition. the most powerful secondary batter ies on any ships afloat."
 Members of congress and naval officers who have studied the plans for the two sister ships of the Del aware type-the 20,0O0-ton battle shirs-are enthusiastic over them and now are looking to the time when even those monsters will be far sur passed in power and efficiency by yes sels many thousands of tons heavier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
HAD NO RED LIGHTS
Aud Transatlantic Train Was Telescoped in the Preval
 Tunnel.

Nantes, France, Sept 25.-The transatlantic train carrying first class passengers from Paris to Cherbourg, where they were to embark on the White Star steamer Adratic, was tel escaped to-day in the Preval tunnel. Twenty persons were injured. The disaster was due to the negligence of the crew, as no lights were burning in the rear of the train and no torpe- does were placed on the track behind it. The names of the injured are un- obtainable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Masons At Wallinoford

Walllngford, Conn.,, Sept. 25.- Grand Masters day marking the twelfth anniversary of the dedication of the Masonic home here was ob- served to-day with gathering of Masons from various blue lodges of the state. Exercises were held both morning and afternoon. opening with prayer by Rev George w. Davenport, the grand chaplain, and the welcom- Ing address was by F. ". Ravens, president of the home Grand Master Andrew J. Hallock of Danbury, made the response.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25


 Albany, N. Y, Sept. 25.-State Comptroller Martin H. Glynn an- nounced to-day that he had called upon Attorney General Jackson to begin proceedings against the Mer- cantile Safe Deposit company of New York city for permitting the safe de- posit box of the late Russell Sage containing large amount of the Sage securities, to be opened by one of the executors of the Sage estate without the consent or knowledge of the state comptrollers department. Comptroller Glynn says he has re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
M'GEE IS GUILTY
Organizer of the Foundrymen's Uniou Convicted on Four
 Different Counts
HE TAKES AN APPEAL

New Haven, Sept. 25.-Frank Mo- Gee of Worcester, Mass, the national organizer of the Foundrymen's union, was found guilty on four counts of the complaint, which alleged intimi- dation of non-union workmen at the McLagoon foundry. in the city court to-day. On each count he was sem fenced to jail for six months, a total of two years and fined $100, a total of $400. He took an appeal under bonds of $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

not the mayor but his opponent for the mayoralty, John E. Sewell.
 Speaking on this matter Captain Fitzpatrick says:
 There was no thought of snub- ping the mayor on Sunday as ar engagements had been made to have him ride with his party along by the side of the governor and his party. But this was all upset because of the failure of the governor to arrive in the city on time. It is the GUS tom to have the governor and uis party ride in one carriageand the mayors party to ride in another. It was our intention to have the s:%o carriages side by side in the parade. When the governor left the hotel was at the head of the parade and was. not aware who got into Ihe carriage with him. No matter what the public thinks, I want it undcI- stood that there was no politics in it."
 Notwithstanding the utterances of the captain, who undoubtedly should know almost everything that is worth knowing about the forma-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

quested the attorney general to en- force the collection of the legal pen alty for the violation of law.
 Charles W. Osborne, one of the executors, of the will of Russell Sage" says Comptroller Glynn, "has admitted under oath before Charles P. Dillon, appraiser in the transfer tax bureau of the state comptroller office that he had access to Sage's box in the vaults of the Mercantile Safe Deposit company after the latter's death, without notification to the state comptroller He explains that the box was held in MT Sage's and his own name jointly, and that the au- thorities of the company permitted the access.
 The opening of the box took place before Mir Glynn had become state comptroller. MT Glynn adds:
 Section 227 of the transfer tax law prohibits the opening of the safe deposit box of decedent, except in the presence of a representative of the state comptroller. This provision of law is designed to prevent fraud and to insure the state against loss in the taxation of estates. The report of the state after taking an invenory of the contents of the safe deposit box, permits transfers to be made SC that this is no interference with business in which the decedent might have been engaged"
 Comptroller Glynn says he has in sisted that every safe gaurd be em- ployed in the enofrcement of the pro- visions of the transfer tax law and intends to follow up every reported violation. He has information. he says, that there has been laxity re- garding the oepning of safe deposit boxes in the past btu the Sage case is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Round Trip Rate Unchanged.

Philadelphia. Sept. 25.-The Pennsyl vania aud Reading Railway companies announced that during October the toand trip rate within the state O Pennsylvania will remain the same Ut present pending the decision OF [, onstitutionality of the two cent fa iaw which goes into effect Oct. l. ! instances where the fare exceeds
 ents a mile the rate will be reddI, p2 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Iady Warwick on Way Here.

New York. Sept 25.-Under the name of Mrs. Greville the Countess of War wick, widely known for her socialistic work in England. is passenger on the Campania, due here on Friday. Her plans have been so carefully arranged that even in London few if any persons are aware of her departure from Great Britain Her only companion on this voyage is a maid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

Although the news item, publish ed exclusively in the Democrat last evening stating that Daniel E. Fitz- patrick had resigned from the board of health came as a sensation to many, it was not very surprising to those who have talked to the mtli- tary man since Mayor Thoms made his last selection for assessor. It. was we'll known that the mayor lad the commissioners resignation in his safe whenever he should care to put
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Killed In Railroad Yard.

New Yorx. Sept 25.-BrOOksby, of Rensseiaer. x. T, an engineer, 8 ye6rss old. and William 3leisss. of this city. a fireman. were killed to- day by an engine in the New York Central railroad yards They sterped from ore track to get out of tsls way of a PughkeePsse express and nfo an ther track where a switching engine ran them down and killed them ia- stznfIy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

right, but the captain, so the story goes, wished to become assessor. Of course he was not appointed, and immediately he had change or heart. -. .-
 Many people seem to think that Fitzpatrick tried to get back at the mayor on Sunday when the governor visited Waterbury. He was, marshall of the big parade and it was general ly supposed that the mayor would ride in the. carriage with Cover nor Woodruff. Consequently it was something of surprise when the governors carriage contained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Roosevelt to Play Bishop of London.

Washington, Sept 25.-A tennis match which savers of international impor. tance will be played in Washington on Saturday afternoon when President Roosevelt meets the Right Rev. A. F Winnington-Ingram, D. D., lord bishop of London. Bishop Ingram has an en. viable record as a tennis player and is considered the champion long court player of the British episcopate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Pies And Pastry Going In.

Boston, Sept. 25. - Wholesale bakers in this city announced to-day that the price of pies and other pastry would be raised on October 1st owing to the increased cost of material. Nothing has been done as yet toward increasing the cost of bread or diminishing the size of the Ioat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

tiOn of parsdes. there are many who will still he of the opinion that he snub5ed the mayor. simply for pO- 1iticaI purposes
 The eG-aeslth commissioner has been seen frequently of late with Nr SeveIl. who, IL Is said, Is likely 10 make the captain an assessor, vhIca Mayor Thoms failed 10 do.
 Mayor 1hous does not seem to be worrying much about the eommis- siouer resigni1g and does not coa- sider that the captain can svI1s very many votes should hs decide to get out and hustle for the .sx- head of the Connecticut company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
,sy Critics Killed Mayor of P..s:..,

Paterson. \. J.. Sept. a. Mag" ichn Johnson of this city sis4 in " {vseph's hospital of perL;caitis. :i' friends attribute his teati tc una'- 1ver the manner in which he vas cF..- cised by politicians who were fJ-Enss his adherents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
PRESIDENT GOES TO CAPITAL
Roosevelt and Family Leave Oyster
 Bay on Special Train.

Oyster Bay, N. r., Sept. 25.-Presi dent Roosevelt and family left here on a special train. Attached to the train was an express car containing house. hold effects from Sagamore Hill and a combination baggage and passenger coach for the secret service men, On the train also were Secretary and Mrs. Loeb, Assistant Secretary Latta and the executive office police force.
 Upon arrival at Long Island City the president and his party boarded tug which took them to Jersey City. where a special train was awaiting them at the Pennsylvania station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Cantain Ide Rack,

New Haven. Sept 25.-Captaln Ide of the Yale crew. who had an- nounced that he would not return to college. has come back ad will re- join the crew.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
FIRE IN INFIRMARY.
Forty Inmates All Escaped to a Place
 of Safety

Wapahoneta, Ohio, Sept. 25.-Fire started to-day in the Auglaize inf1rm- ary and is still burning. One of the buildings has already been destroyed and an effort is being made to pre- vent the flames from reaching other buildings. About forty inmates were in the building destroyed, but it Is, believed all escaped. The inmatesl have been removed from the inflrm-l ary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Rishnn Pnttsr Honored.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 25. - Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York has been elected an honorary member of the Slavic league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
Ner York stass Arshit.e, |. In.

PeekskIl. '. r.. Sept 25y-Stste Ar. chitect George l. Heins is critically iD at his home at Lake Mobegan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
WEATHER FORECAST,

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight; possible frosts tonight in north and interior west portion, diminishing west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25

the first in which any direct evidence has been obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
RUSSELL SAGE'S
 SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
MERCANTILE SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY MUST
 ANSWER FOR ALLOWING IT TO BE OPENED

Comptroller Gyun Says Attorney General Jackson Must Beqn Proceedings at once0ne the Executors of the Sage Will Says Ne Bad Access to the Vaults Where the Sage Money Box Was Kept. ~-t.S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
For TO-NInrrnW

For To-Morrow. Sun rises at 5:35 and sets at 5:36. High tide at New Haven at 1:yS a. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-25
CAPTAIN FITZPATRICK
 DENIES THE RU'MOR
HE SAYS SEVELLS PRESENCE IN CARRIAGE
 WAS NOT A SNUB TO MAYOR THOhIS

Tbe Mayor Not Worried Over the Incident Fitzpatrick Once Democratic Postmaster Once Member of Democratic Sate Central Committee. Many Times Deputy Democratic Regis. rar Said 10 Re Working For Election oi The Republican Candid; seWeil.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-27

Washington, Aug. 26.--Artillery Of
fcers of the army, as well as all avail
able naval officers on shore duty, will
witness the battle maneuyers of the
Atlantic fleet, which commenced here
today. The exercises viii continue
until September 9th, when battle tar
get practice will commence off Cape
Cod Bay.
All OF the shore officers that can be
accommodated on the ships have been
taken on board, the object being to
acquaint them with the details Of
battle tactics such as they do not fire.
quently have an opportunity to wit
ness, as well as to enable artillery
officers to study fleet maneuvers FOR
coast defense purposes.
During the course of the practice
sixteen battleships under Rear Admir-
al Evans will steam just outside this
traffic line OF the Atlantic coast be
tween Hampton Roads and Cape Coz
Bay. No fixed arrangements havt
been made for details Of the maneu
vers, as Rear Admiral Evans, assist
ed by his division commanders--Rea
Admirals Charles Davis, Charles N
Thomas and William H. Emery--wil
decide all questions of feet, divisio
and squadron formation The flee
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-27
lMANEUVERS WILL
yCUPY NAVAL CIRCLES
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8

will be divided and will conduct an
open sea campaign, each division seek
ing to find the other at a disadvantage
which in time of war would insure its
destruction.
After the completion of the battle
practice the ships will sail to Cape
Cod Bay, for their annual target prac-
tice. The program, beginning Sep
TENDER 9th, is similar to the last tar
get practice of the British navy, and
determined effort will be made to
equal or surpass the records made by
the British gunners. In the target
practice the vessels of Rear Admiral
Evans feet, with the exception Of the
Vermont and Kansas, will participate
together with all the available torpedo
boats and cruisers.
During the present maneuvers q
great deal of attention will be given
Ito the fleet and the battle signal prac
Itice, as worked out under the revised
code. Owing to a controversy among
signal Officers as to the advantage o.
certain signal flags, special board
has been appointed under Rear Ad
miral John P. Merrell. president OF ths
naval war college to decide the ques
ton of flags, after witnessing exepri
ments with several designs.