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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19

every society in his county has a cele- bration of some kind, as 1t will stim- ulate and awaken an interest among the many men we want to have join our movement.
 Our banner societies for large memberships are Young men of New Britain with 536; St Agnes society of New Haven with 363; St Roses so- ciety of Meriden with 277; St Fran els mems of Naugatuck with POS.
 We hope to see many more societies in the 200 mark and over at our con- vention in 1908, and we trust the above societies will continue on with their prosperity.
 have mailed to every priest in the Hartford diocese copy of the leaflet entitled "Why should be total ab- stainer'' and asked their cooperation in the work, and the state union would feel honored if they would as- sist us In the work of organizing new societies where none exist. and help to build up the weak ones.
 We must have the assistance of the pastors or his assistance in their re- spective parishes to go forward with their help our work Is made easy. So let us pray that we may have the good will of the clergy In our work for total abstinence and that they will look upon our efforts with a de- termination on their part to help us. build up our membership and bring to the state union the success 1t de- serves.
 Our union financially is fin first class shape, as you will see from the report of your treasurer. We hay everything to be grateful for. as we have shown a good increase in mem hership during the year. and trust with Gods help we may all be able to work harder the coming year anc that God will spare us to attend the next convention to review again tae years work for 1907 and 1908.
 | am very grateful to the societies in our union for the courtesies I re- ceived during the year. I visited as many societies as possibly could and would like to have accepted all the invitations sent me. I want to thsnS the secretaries for their prompt answers to my inquiries and I trust I have been faithful to my duty. Addrr<srs were thcn delivered hy Rev Farrell Martin. n n. of Water bury and Rev John wln'ers of New Britain The noon rrcr<s was taken after the appointment of commifiee ca crcf<ntisls-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Murderous Plots Discovered.

Berlin, Aug 10.--A special despatch from Shanghai, published to-day says the situation in China, especially in the Yangtse valley. continues unsatisfae- tory. It is impossible, the message adds. to say whether general out break Is impending, but the revolutions ary movement gains strength daily and the secret organizations are frow- ing yisibly. The Chinese officials say that thousands of reyolutlonists are concealed in the foreign quarter of the cities. thus placing themselves outside the jurisdiction of the Chinese courts. The revolutionary agitation recently was carried into the army. The pro vincIal officials are doing their utmost to suppress the revolutionary move ment. trying especially to promote re- forms, but they feel themselves help less. Murderous plots against the Man. choos continue to be discovered in Pe- kin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Changes in the Uniforms.

Washington, Aug 19.-Changcs h uniform for the enlisted men of the army with view to making 1t more practical for every day service pur- poses, is receiving attention at the war department just as the matter of changes in the uniform of the en- listed men Of the navy is just now being agitated and which forms the basis of the work of board of which Captain Ostcrhaus is chairman. Va rious recommendation are being re- ceived at the war department or the subject, one of which has come ftom Colonel J. l.. Maus, whose observa- tions are based on his experience with the militia in the field. He be- lieves that the present regulation felt hat is unsuited for campaign pur- poses in hot or tropical climate and that the infantry marching trousers should be made full around the knee and the clff extended down the leg far enough to be enclosed by the top of the marching shoe, thus doing away with the leggings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
TO THE SIXTH GENERATION.
People Who Have Lived to See Many
 of Their Descendants.

It is given to few men. as to M. T. Wullschleger of the canton of Vaud, to celebrate the birth of great-great- granddaughter, but even more remark able experiences than this are on rec ord, according to the Westminster Ca xette. Dr. Plot in his Natural His tory of Staffordshire" quotes the case of old Mary Cooper of Kings Bromley. who lived to see the sixth generation of her descendants. and was in the position to say. Rise up, daughter. and go to thy daughter. for thy daugh- ter's granddaughter hath daughter" while Horace Walpole lived to sae seven descents in one family. the pro geny of Mrs. Godfrey. mistress of James II. It is not long since the dow ager duchess of Abercorn died leaving more than 200 direct descendants. at least four of whom were great-great- grandchildren. About the same time Mrs. Sarah Ann Woolf, of Utah. nursed her twenty-third great-greatgrand- child. one of 303 living descendants:
 while it Is said of a Spaniard who re- turned from America to his native land few years ago that he was ac- companied by 2s0 of his descendants. including three great-great-grandson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Peace Prerails Now.

Washington. Aug 1s.-Pulajanisru has been eradicated in the Island oi Lyte. for he first time. 1t is said since the American occupation, ac- cording to advices received at the war department. and peaceful condi- tions nov prevail there. Both the military and the constabulary ars re ceiving praise from all sources. Il is said there is but one chief;ain, Felipe Ydos. with three followers still at large. Colonel Smith. Major Bell and all the American troops have withdrawn from field service in the province Efforts are boine made to have the people return to their barrios and to this end officers are assuring them that the trouble is over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
NEARLY A PANIC
When SurpIice of Que of the Of ficers of Mass Caught Fire
 al Torrlngton To-Day.

Torrington, Aug 19.-While acting as an assistant at the solemn high mass which preceded the opening of the state c. T. A. U. convention here at 10 o'clock this morning, Philip Con- ran, student in the Dunwoodle Theo- logical seminary of Yonkers, N. l., was painfully burned on the hand, neck and forehead. His surplice caught fire from candle and blaze1 up, nearly causing panic in the church. The Rev Father Patrick Dug gan, pastor of St Francis's church, with rare presence of min, smothered the flames by means of Father Con- ran's outer robe. The injured man was able to walk to physicians of fee, where his wounds were attend ed to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
A P.radnr In Aa..

At an entertainment provided by the woman's philharmonic society the most widely advertised attraction was a dancer. who. 60 1t was whispered. had become too old to teach in the public schools and had taken to dane ing for. a living That remarkable announcement drew a crowd of curl ous persons who were anxious to see what a woman looked Ike vho was too old to teach but young enough to practice the terpsichoresn art in pub lie. Afso. everybody wanted to know what the tep<yufrvy age might be. bu; of course. 10 ons found osf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
The use. of Mnrrx

Worry of one sort and another is necessary to the complete health of the spirit: worry is as surely related to content on one aide as 1t is to mis- cry on the other. It is as wholesome an exercise for the spirit. and as re freshing. as the physical exercise which the man finds so necessary to his well-being. The spirit must have its peculiar gymnastics: the soul can not afford to become stagnant; its waters. If one may say SO. must be stirred occasionally If they would be kept fresh and sweet-Joel Chandler Harris in Uncle Remus' Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
SAVE THE WATER.
Mayor And City Engineer Take a Trip
 to the Wigwam,

The water at the Branch has be- come mighty low. In fact 1t has be- come so shallow that City Engineer Cairns is worried. This morning Mayor Thoms and City Engineer Cairns went to the reservoir, making the trip in an automobile to see how things really looked at the wigwam.
 Unless a good rainstorm soon hits this city, 1t is more than likely some thing will have to be done to ,curtail the use of water. A few weeks ago no one imagined that they would be any cause for alarm over the water supply for the city, but because of the dry spell, the situation is fast approaching the critical stage. The water has gone down rapidly and it has caused the city engineer so much anxiety that he had the mayor make the trip with him to-day.
 The city engineer could not be To- cated this afternoon so 1t Is not known what action he will take il any. The mayor declared that the reservoir was very low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Freight Train Wrecked.

Clinton, Mass, Aug 19.-Traftic on the Worcester. Nashua and Portland division of the Boston & Maine rail- road was tied up for several hours to- day as a result of freight wreck near the Still River station early to-day. A regular freight train coming to quick stop to avoid striking locomotive which had been derailed. caused eight cars to be piled up together and be de- molished. No one was hurt. Railroad officials say that a switch chain had been broken and the switch was left partyl open, derailing the engine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
LAND FOR CANAL
The Government is Gradually Getting All Inc Land Il Needs
 at Panama
HIGH PRICES ASKED

Washington, Aug 19.-Gradually the government of the United States through the Isthmian canal commis- sion is obtaining title to all the land it needs in the canal zone ceded by the Panama government for eanal purposes. Some of these tracts were in the hands of private parties when the grant was made, and negotiations with them or other proceedings have been necessary to secure ritle. In some instances this has been accomplished without any great difficulty, and at almost nominal price but in others the commission of arbitration appointed for that purpose has not been so for tunate. In one case the owners were insistent in asking price a score or more times greater than the conmls- sion was willing to give.
 During the recent meeting Of the ar bitration commission, an agreement was reached on the price to be pald to the owners for three islands in Panama bay and for the improvements now there. They also agreed on the amount to be paid to certain prop erty owners in Panama who had claims for damages done by big f1re which swept the city several years ago, and which It was asserted on be- half of the claimants originated from work being done by the American au- thorities ih cleaning up the city.
 In other cases the commissioners have failed to reach an agreement as to the price to be paid for eertapl property wanted and these will be re- ferred to an umpire unless througf private negotiations private settle ment can be reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
EMPLOYERS ORGANIZE
Nineteen Associations Will Form a General Federation For
 Protection.

Nv York, Aug. 19.-Delegates from nineteen employees associations in the United States met at the Wal derf-Astoria to-day to form general federation of organization of employ CTS. The movement is the outgrowth of resolution adopted by the nation al association of manufacturers at its annual meeting in May.
 Officers of the national association were instructed to establish and fin ance a council to serve as a means of harmonizing and federating the var ious national and state organizations of employers, merchants and citizens, so as to get them to cooperate with the manufacturers in an educational campaign flor the promotion of in dustrial peace, and mutual good will.
 James w. Van Cleave, of St Louis president of the national association of manufacturers, presided at to-day's meeting, pending formal organization
 More than 75 per cent of the na. tional organizations of employers have responded to the call to form a federation" said MT Van Cleaye, and we expect others to come in l later.
 Specifically, our purpose is to de fend our common interests as employ. CTS and as public spirited citizens against assault from any quarter.
 There is not the faintest shadow of truth in the report that the feder' ation's money and influence are tc be used to crush labor unions."
 Organizations represented at to- days meeting are the Citizens Indus trial association of America, the Ma. tional Association of Agricultural I'm plements and Vehicle Manufacturers the National Founders association, the I National Association of Employing Lithographers, the Mercnant Tailors National Protective association, .he National Wagon Manufacturers as. sociation, the National Plough associa- ton, the National Erectors' associa. tion, the National Association of Mas. ter Plumbers, the National Meta ! Trades association, the American Anti l boycott association, the American Cot ton Manufacturers association, the United Typothetae of America, the Ma tional Association of Master Sheet Metal Workers, the Hardwood Manu lecturers association of the United States, the Master Copper Workers ol the United States, the National Asso citation of Cotton Manufacturers, ant the Carriage Builders National as sociation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
CITY NEWS.

The dog tags have arrived and can he had at the town clerks office for ten cents each
 The stock in the store of T. J Wagner ( Co on East Main street was today at public auction sold tr E C. Bannon of Kingston for ss.ssg It was inventoried at something in the neighborhood of t1z.ee0.
 -worth coming all the way to sec writes P T. McNahon- clerk of the city court on postal card received here to-day from Wicklow. Ireland The card contains a picture Of the fwa rivers. the Avu1more snd fhe Avu1- beg. uhieh fern fhe satierf of Ton 1f0cre's classical pen entitled Tkz Meeting of the Wzfe-< e< zs t is sfren referred Co. fhe -fszs of AFecz.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
DEAD IN OKLAHOMA. Man Who Was Once Tried in Missouri
 for Murder.

Chicago, Aug 1S.--A dispatch to the Tribune from Aurora, Mo, says: Information has reached this city through Postmaster ]. J. Burke. of Norman, Oklahoma, of the death at Cushing, Olka., of Alexander Jester, alias William J. Hill, aged over 90 years, who was tried at New London, Mo. in July 1900 for the murder of Gilbert w. Gates. brother of John W. Gates. the New York and Chicago steel king and multimillionaire. the crime occurred in February. 1871.
 The old man died in August, at the home of his daughter, Alice Jester, and was buried at Shawnee, Olka.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
STAR TRoTTER SOLD.
The Crabtrees Pay $s0,000 for sono-
 ma Girl.

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 Readvills, Mass. Aug 19.-The an- nouncement made to-day of the sale of Sonoma Girl. the sensation of the year in trotting circles, by J. A.. Springer to Lotta and ]. A. Crabtree of this city, enhanced the interest in the grand circuit races which began to-day at the Readville track. The price paid for the star trotter was un- derstood 60 be about $30,000.
 The meeting at Readville this week was expected to be one of the best since the grand circuit was ex- tended to include the Readville tracks, the entries generally being of the best caliber. although fewer. in number than in former years for that reason.
 To-day's card included race, for three year old pacers for purse of $1,000 trotting event for two year olds for purse of $2,G00 the Blue Hill contest for trotters eligible to the 2:30 class for purse of $4,000 in which Soncma Girl was entered; a paced race in the 2:10 class for a s1,200 parse, and the Neponset for a purse of s3,000 for pacers eligible to the 2:06 class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
BRISTOL STANDS AGHAsT.
Automobile Accident at Ashley Falls
 Brought Sadness to Many.

Bristol, Aug 1s.-This entire town stands agnast at the tragedy enacted at Ashley Fails. Mass, yesterday, when Charles J. Root, his mother and her sister. were killed in an au- tomobile collision with a locomotive, on account of the prominence of the family. MT Root was in comfortable circumstances, but was not the wealthy man as some accounts re- puted him to be, and there Is not a little interest for certain reasons in the probate proceedings which will be necessary The bodies of the vic tins will arrive here late to-day and as yet no arrangements have been made for the funerals.
 MT Root was daring driver with his machine and this surprised the townspeople who new of his afiiction of being very deaf. He was familiar with the road at Ashley Falls over which he was racing with an engine, for he had heen over that route for more than twenty times. The family had been summering at Sachem's Head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Win sacri6ce Vessel.

London. Aug 19.-The British admir-. atty is about to sacrifice one of the earlier type of Holland submarine boats with the object of acquiring knowledge of the effect of mine explos- ions upon a boat of that class. Mines and torpedoes will be exploded at different distances from the vessel. as a resuIta of which it is hoped to discover the effect of explosives on the boats equilibrium and furnish tor pedo specialists with hints regarding the best means of fighting submerged craft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
MEN GO TO WORK.
Bridgeport Labor Trouble Will Be
 Arbitrated By Merchants.

Bridgeport, Aug 19.-Both mills of the American Tube X Stamping com- pany reopened to-day, after having been closed for over month. About six hundred hands returned to work to-day and it is expected the entire plant will be running in few days. The men voted to return Saturday night. The company has not granted the demands of the men, but has agreed to refer the disagreement to q board of arbitration, consisting of three merchants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Trains in Collision.

New London, Aug 19.--A south bound passenger train running be- tween Norwich and New London, col lided with south bound freight just below Ally's point. at S:20 this morn- ing. Engineer Benjamin of New Ha- ven, of the passenger train, was badly hurt. Some of the passengers we're bruised and cut. The passenger train was running on time and it is stated the freight train had orders to take the siding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
FARMER GETS THE $50.
Captured Two Dogs That Nearly Ex
 terminated Flock of Sheep.

Madison. Aug. 19-Two large dogs which have been. running wild in this section of the state and terrorizing the farmers by killing their stock, were captured yesterday by William Johnson, farmer, who found them in his hen coop. A reward of $50 for their capture had been offered by the town authorities. and this was paid to Johnson, and the dogs taken alive. No disposition has yet been made of them. The greatest amount of dam- age done by the dogs was the killing of all but five of flock of AZ sheep belonging to Samuel Chittenden in Guilford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
IS NOW IN JAIL
Tramp Who Assaulted Girl Was Caught in a Swamp Rum
 Down By BIoodhounds.


 Youngstown, O., Aug 19.-ThA tramp who assaulted Alma White head, the 19 years old daughter of Rev J. M. Whitehead of Turnersville, Pa, on Saturday night, was run down by bloodhounds from Warren, O., and captured shortly after midnight last night in swamp near Wick. Ashtahula county. He was taken to the Meadyille, Pa, jail.
 The capture was made by Chief Frank Flowers of the Warren police. The officers being close at hand no attempt was made to harm him and he was taken across the country to Meadville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
In Dying Condition.

Pittshell, Mass. Aug 1s.-Miss Mary Root. ihe most seriously in- jured of tho two survivors of the Automobile accident at Great Bar rington yesterday in which the other three members of an automobiling party were instantly killed. was re. ported to be in dying condition at the Pittsfeld hospital to-day. She had not recovered consciousness and her condition showed no change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Two Years in Tropics.

Washington. Aug 1s.--An inquiry was recently received at the war de- partment as 70 whether the length of duty in the tropics of enlisted men of the star corps had been fixed. Di- retcions have been given that the tour be fixed si two years for all ex- cept for the ordnance department. which the chief of ordnance request ed be executed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Auto Acrta.pt .t cape M.v.

CAPE MAY. \. T.. Aug. 1o.-By reason Of an automobile running In fo telegraph pole about three miles north of here. one of the occupants Professor Howard T. Marsteller, prfn- cipai of PleasantviIle CN. Jl schools was probably fatally injured Foul other persons fin the machine escaped injury. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Am in WorkinR order.

New York. Aug 1s.-E. ]. Nally. yics-presidert and general manager of the Postal Telegraph Co. says that at noon all points east. west. north and south are in good working order and that the company fs able to handle all business. R. C. Ciowry president ari general manager of the Western Union. reports the game condition of affairs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
,Ioors Driven on.

cassAlanca, Morocco. Aug 1s.-A large f6rcs of Moors suddenly de- scended on the French camp sa-ly to-day. but were driven off after a sharp engagement. One of the 2 French force had his head compl-te- ly severed from his body and num- Der of others were wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
rell,ene.- Cost. a Judge s22.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Aug. 1e.- Stopping politely to hear the conciu- sion of a funny story told by a Clerk in the probate court here cost Judge Livingston CIeaveland s22. He missed c train by less than half a minute and 1t cost him that sum in automobile fare to resch Granby to keep an ap- r,nsnfnsenf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
WILL SETTLE STRIKE
Samuel Gompers Says That \ United Labor Has Named
 Three Men 10 Act.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of labor to-day reported to. the executive council of the feder- ation, that he and John Mitchell and Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit had been instructed by united labor to bring about an attempt to adjust the teleg- raphers strike at an opportune time. MT Gompers was unable to say how soon that would be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Roariing House Burned.

Amherst, Mass. Aug. 1s.-Mrs Hinckley's boarding house. known throughout the country by students of Amherst college was burned to the ground early to-day and Mrs Hinck- ley and her son narrowly escaped be- ing burned to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19

Escapes Jst. e. ..-~ .n Almshouse-
 Ef.KT0N. Md. Aug. 19.-After serving thirty years in Elkton jail. James Address was granted his re- lease from prison and will now end bis days in the Cecil county aims house at Cherry Hill. Address was born near Chesapeake City seventy four years ago. He served in the Union army during the civil war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
crsr D.~.n.t Lfk- J-w..

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 1a.-The unlon of Russian people recently sent and address to Emperor Nicholas de msnding the entire exclusion of Jews from the doumn in order tD obtain a genuine Russian dounia. His majesty wrote upon the margin of the docu- meut Read with pleasure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
pe.fh Followed Teeth Extraction.

Danbury. Aug 1a.-Jehn I. Benton. natter ffty-hye years of age. died yesterday of blood poisoning. follow ing the extraction Of his teeth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19
Prince w,Ihelm ausr~<.

Norfolk. vs. Aug ls.-Ths sEed- ish cruiser FyiEis. with Prince Vii. helm aboard. passed in Cape Hsnry to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-19

Greenville, Pa, Aug 19.-Sheriff R. F. Marshall of Crawford county lodged the alleged asasilant of Alma Whitehead in the Meadville jail early to-day. The man was caught about 2:30 o'clock this morning near Dorset, O., on the low grade division of the Lake Shore railroad, and was taken across the country in an auto- mobile distance of about thirty miles.