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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
HELD UP MAYOR
He Slowed Highwaymen His Badge aud They Scamper-
 cd Away.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug 7.--An att tempt was made last night on the White Fish Bay road to hold up Mayor Sherburn M. Becker. The mayor and his chauffeur were speed ing along toward the country club when suddenly short distance ahead a light was swung back and forth across the road.
 - The mayor, who was driving, shut off power and put on the brakes, thinking that some accident had hap pened or there was break in the road When he had brought hls au- tomobile to halt he found himself looking into the muzzle of a re- volver. A voice from the darkness said:
 Now, then, turn over whatever you have with you, and do it quick. :"
 Mayor Becker pulled back his coat, showing his star, and replied.
 This is all that I have with me just now"
 The highwaymen took glance at the gold star and evidently thinking they had held up police official, shut off their light and made jump for the fence on the side of the road, disappearing quickly. Mayor Beck CT proceeded to the country club and from there telephoned the police. Detectives were sent out at once, but no trace of the hold-up men has been found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
K. OF (. SESSION
Convention Opened in Norfolk Yesterday with Very Large
 Attendance.

Norfolk. Va, Aug 7.-Pontifical high mass, presided over by Mon- signor Falconio. papal delegate. and celebrated by Bishop Kelley of Sa- vannah and Bishop Donohue of West Virginia; a public meeting of well come at the Academy of Music and night secret session devoted to hear ing committee reports, were the fea- lures of the opening days session of the tWenty-fifth convention of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout the day incoming trains and steamers brought delegates and visitors to the convention and last night it was esti- mated that there are 15,000 Knights and other visitors in Norfolk. It is believed that this number will be doubled by this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
THE DEADLY AUTO
Three More Deaths To-Day and Two Others Perhaps Fatal
 y Injured.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug 1.-Two Milwaukee men were killed and two others also of this city probably fatally injured in an automobile ac- cident at Brookfeld Corners early to- day, the automobile containing the four men going into a ditch.
 The dead:
 Former Alderman Joseph Kusch- bert.
 George Ross, chauffeur.
 The injured:
 Horace Greedy Sloan of Milwau- kee, son of a former Milwaukee judge.
 Paddy Porell, fight promoter and saloon keeper.
 The injured were taken to the emergency hospital.
 It is supposed that the steering gear of the machine became jammed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Married at Berlin.

! BrIfn, Aug 7.--Miss Katherine Eddy, of Chicago, sister of Spencer F. Eddy, first secretary of the Am erican embassy here, and Senator AL bert J. Beveridge of Indiana, were married here to-day. The civil rites, according to the German require ments, took place in the registrars office at noon and the religious cere- mony which occurred half an hour later at the American embassy, tech- nically within American jurisdiction, was performed by the Rev Dr Thomas c. Hall. professor of theology at the Union Theological seminary, former ly pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church, Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
The Pettibone Counsel.

Denver, Aug. 7.--It is reported that at a meeting of the executive committee of the Western Federation of Miners to be held soon to deter mine on counsel for George H. Petit bone, who will be tried in October at Boise, Idaho. on the same charge that Secretary Haywood was acquitted Of, will be brought up. The report also has it that Clarence Darrow of Chi cago who assisted in the defense of Haywood, will not be retained in the Pettibone case but that E. F. Rich- ardson of Denver, also of counsel for Haywood, will handle the Pettibone case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
FAVE HER STRAIGHT TIP.
Army Onicer Wrote, sYour Son Is .
 Worthless scoundrel."

 Army Omcer Wrote, "Your Son Is .
 Worthless Scoundrel."
 WASHINGTON, Aug. "A court martial which recently convened at Fort Monroe, Va. found First Lieuten- ant George A. F. Trumbo, Twelfth United States cavalry, not guilty of the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, but guilty of conduct to the prejudice of the good order and military discipline in writ ing the following letter to Mrs. Hettie Sims of Clarksburg, W. Va, in refer ence to her son, an enlisted man who had served under him:
 Tt gives me great pleasure to in- form you that your son. Earl Sims, who is about the most worthless scoun- drei ever saw. Is a deserter from the United States army. I sincerely hope to see him hehind the bars for at least two years
 The sentence of the court was that Trumbo should be reprimanded by the reviewing authorities and be confined to the limit of the station at which he may be serving for two months. In approving the sentence of the court Major General Frant. commanding the department of the east. holds that the sentence is entirely inadequate. and that 1t should have been sufficiently severe to guarantee that an officer would not be again guilty of such con- duct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
DENTISTRY OF LONG AGO.
Proof That Anelents Had Some De-
 gree of Skill h Art

While unthoughtful moderns regard dentistry as being virtually a science of our own age. archaeologists know that 1t vas prsetieed among the an cients. The museums of Rome and other places in Italy possess various specimens of dentists work dating from before Christ. and another such specimen has recently been discover. ed In the jaws of a skeleton found in . tomb at Teano. The skeleton is that of c woman. and from the jaws there was extracted . sold mount containing six teeth A peculiar fact about the find is that the teeth, d. though -nappsd- vith sold. were un- doubtedly natural. and the theory is that the sncients used gold flaps or rims to steady loose teeth. For arti- fcid teeth the dentists of the old world had fancy for animal teeth, especially bovine. hy reason Of their hardness. though occzzio1aIiy a per. son in poverty would sell one for suf- fcient coupensation-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Gone to CasabIanca.

Paris. Aug 7.-The government ex- poets that Rear Admiral Philiberts' squadron, with General A. M. B. Drude, commanding the French ex- peditionary force on board, which pro- ceeded from Gran. Algeria, at the high est speed, will reach Casablanca this morning. Upon the arrival of the general at the Moroccan port the sub sequent action of the French forces will be decided upon. Official advises estimate the number of Moors killed or wounded during Sunday s bomb ardment of Casablanca at three hun- dred. Only one French sailor was seriously wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
SENT BY JAPAN.
Seven Railway Engineers Will Study
 Our Ideas and Methods.

San Francisco, Aug 7.-In pur- suance of it's yearly custom to send representatives to visit foreign coun- tries and the commercial and manu- featuring centers of the world, the Japanese government has sent to America this year seven prominent railway engineers and managers to study the latest railway methods and improvements. The Nippon Maru on Monday brought three Japanese rail road engineers, two railroad man. agers, one harbor engineer from the financial department of the Japanese government, and one steamship op- erating engineer.
 After the railroad systems in this city have been inspected the party will go to Los Angeles, Denver and Chicago, Kansas City, Boston, New York and Philadelphia, and later to Ogden and Omaha.
 The Japanese government, one of the engineers said, will shortly un- dertake the building of 5000 miles of additional steam railways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
PASTOR DIES FOR FRIEND.
Rev. Edward Mcconnell and Claude
 Friendship Drowned.

EEIcuubnhR 1EOWhGWs
 ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Aug. 7.- Rev. Edward Mcconnell of Absecon, N J., and Claude Friendship, real es- tate agent of Philadelphia, were drowned opposite Does island, near Brigantine.
 The two men were out in small sailboat in company with two other men, and while the boat was making tack to the windward the boom swung around and hit Friendship on the head knocking him overheard He could not swim and cried for help.
 Rev. Mcconnell. who could swim, leaped after the sinking man. Friend ship grabbed him about the neck and both sank from view. They never came up. The others in the boat grappled for the bodies without sue cess and returned with the news of the double drowning. Friendship was the son of the president of the Realty com pany of Philadelphia. Rev. McCon- nell was filling his first charge at Ab- gpcon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Nothing Serious.

Toledo, O.. Aug 7.-The fact that Governor Andrew Harris of Ohio contracted a cold while on his way in an open launch from Camp Perry 10 Putin Bay Monday and remained in this city last night upon the ad- vice of his physician, undoubtedly gave rise to the report that the gov ernor was i'll with pneumonia Gov ernor Harris and Mrs Harris. who is with him. both state that the cold is not a serious one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
CAUGHT AT LAST
Ater Three Years. Jack. the Gown Smearer Run Down
 at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug 7.-After more than three years search by the police, Jack the Smearer,' who has ruined hundreds of party gowns is un- der arrest and has made a full con- fession, the police say. He is an enig- ma to the police, for he is an art stu dent who appears to be aspiring to bet ter accomplishments. He is William R. Gadd, 80 years old, and he can give no reason for his acts. AS some women were getting ill car late last night a stranger drew his hand from his pocket and threw something on their gowns. The officers grabbed the stranger and found they mad the man they had been hunting for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Reiterates Instructions.

Tangier, Aug. 7.-Upon the de- mand of the French charge d'affaires Mohammed Fl Torres, the represent atiye of the sultan here. has reiterat- ed the instructions he had previously issued to assure the safety of the Europeans at Tangier and other ports and towns. The French steamer Anatole. which brought the news of the bombardment of Casa blanca. has been requisitioned by the French charge d'affaires, who will use her as a dispatch boat. A guard to protect the French consulate will immediately be landed at Rabat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
CITY NEWS.

Colonel Timothy F. Healey of New Haven was in town to-day on busi- ness.
 Sarah J. E. Thayer has purchased Arthur A. Tanners house on North Willow street.
 Michael Fleming has sold to Char les Horinbein his land and buildings at the junction of Walnut and Farm streets.
 Word was received in this city to- day of the death of Thomas Flaherty at Harrison, N. ]. Flaherty formerly lived in this city. having resided here about forty years. but went 70 liar rison about seven years ago.
 In the probate court on Saturday morning there will be two hearings fin relation to the estate of the late A. E. Rice. one on an application by the trustee. F. 4. Taylor. to sell the household furniture. and the other on the account which he filed some weeks ago.
 Attorney F. P. Guilfoile to-day took out administration for Michael Mankovieh on the estate of his son. Joseph Mankoyich. who was killed Sunday morning on North Main street by contact with a live electric wire. This is merely preparatory to bringing suit for damages unless a settlement is made with the trolley company.
 The long hole which employees of the trolley company began digging to-day from Exchange place to Phoenix avenue Is not for the pur- pose of burying overhead wires. or even for burying the hatchet- It is simply to fill a long felt want. to carry out an order of the board of public works passed few weeks ago. Notwithstanding everything that has been done to keep Exchange place clear of water and slush. every effort has been found futile. So at length the city put it up to the trolley com pany to do something for itself and its patrons and to-day 1t began to try to do it. The long excavation is for the purpose of a drain which is expected to carry od all water that may collect on the brick pavement tc make it passabls. The drain win bs connected with the brook that pass es under the street near Phoenix ave. uue. H successful 1t will be a god. ssnd if not the city will have to run c ferry ca vet dzys there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
CoNRIED IN DANGER.
Mob Attacked His Party After Ma.
 chine Killed Man.

Berne. Switzerland, August 7.-An automobile containing Heinrich Con ried, the famous director of the Met ropolitan opera house of New York city, and party of his friends, while touring Lake Zurich yesterday, ran down and instantly killed a deaf peasant. Hundreds of the villagers gathered about the automobile and threatened Conried and his friends. A policeman calmed the peasants and arrested the chauffeur, who was ball. ed out by Mir Conried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Sind Is Foster Father.

Pottsville. Pa. Aug Through a document filed in the office of the re- corder of deeds of Schuylkiil county here yesterday. Charlie Sing. a Chin ese laundryman. becomes the foster father of Charles Hunt. a white boy of Philadelphia percentage. The boys mother, grandmother and great grand mother, all of Philadelphia. are par ties to the agreement. They agree that the boys name shall become Roy Soo Sing. that Charliee Sing shall b his father, and in return the boy become the legal heir of the laundrynlan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Shot Wife, Hung Himself.

New York, August 7.-vainly seeking a reconciliation with his wife who had left him because of his habits. Victor Linde. young man. fired four shots at her early to-day on the roof of her fathers home on East Ninety-sixth street. Linde fled to the cellar of an adjoining house where he committed suicide by hang ing. Mrs Linde was removed to the hospital in a serious condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
c.ar and Kaiser Met For Peace.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. IL The following semiofficial announcement Is published here: "The meeting of the czar, and the German emperor at Swinemunde. which is in return for the visit paid to the czar two years ago. was of the most cordial and inti- mate character. The convention be
 tween Russia and Japan and that which is to be signed by Russia and Great Britain will conduce in the high est degree to the peace of the world"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Woman Killed.

Winchester, Va, Aug 7.-An auto mobile in which Miss May Bushnell, 25 years of age, of this place, was returning from Berryville in com pany with Jacquelin Hardesty, was wrecked just outside of Berryville last night, Miss Business being thrown out and her skull fractured. She died soon afterward. At one point in the road MT Hardesty ob- served several large stones piled in the road, evidently placed there by wreckers. These were avoided, but only few moments later the ma chine dashed into a large log placed over the entire roadway. The au- thorities are making vigorous efforts to capture the miscreants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Taken to Police Station.

New York, Aug 7.-Frank H. Warner. the former merchant, who three weeks ago shot and killed Miss Esther Norling, formerly in his employ, and then took the life of John c. Wilson, a business associate. was sufficiently recovered to-day from his injuries, received when he was struck down by a truckman whesn trying to escape, to be taken to police headquarters from Bellevue hospital. He was photographed at headquarters and held to await the action of the coroner. It is stated that a commission will likely be ap- pointed to inquire into Warmers mental condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Sing Sing for Forty Years.

New York. Aug 7.-August Van Faarig, the convicted leader of a gang of burglars, who terrorized Nassau county for six months. was to-day sentenced to Sing Sing prison for forty years at hard labor. Chris tian Schlang. another member of the gang. was given a twenty-five years sentence. Mrs Schlang. mother of Christian, who received the stolen booty. was given five years fin Au- burn prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
LIt,lea,Id Die. on Train.

ALBANY. N. l., Aug. 7.-Albert Lit tlefield. president of the Littleaeld Man. ufacturing company of Pawtucket. died suddenly on train coming from saranac Lake. Mir. Littleheld was native of Pawtueket. R. l.. and was very wealthy man. He was the son Of a former governor of Rhode Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Address by str.uss.

Honolulu. Aug. 7.-secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus. in ad- dressing a deputation of Japanese journalists yesterday. said that ideal conditions in Hawaii would be brought about by not too great a preponderance of any one race but by the maintenance of an equilibrium Of races. The Japanese consul will give a dinner In honor of Secretary Straus and Congressman LongvOrth and wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Rerard ror Rnbx . N,ckel.

WORCESTER, Mass. Aug. IT. Beatrice. the three-year-old daughter of Henry P. Silverman. of Webster, wandered away and was lost for ten hours. After the police had searched the town. a boy giving the name of Mnnarrowski appeared carrying the missing baby in his arms. He found the child fin a village two miles away. Overjoyed. Silverman handed him nickel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Give. Herself to Korea.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Aug. 7.-Giv- Ing up a life of wealth to work as missionary among the Koreans, Miss Callie Babcock. daughter of H. Bab- cock. one of the richest paper mill own CTS in the west and one of Wisconsin's wealthiest men, astonished her family by the declaration that she would soon leave her home for the far east,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
s,. o,yae,. Boay cr.ma,ed.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Aug. 1.-The body of Augustus St. Gaudens, the sculptor. who died at Cornish. N. H.. on Saturday. was cremated at Mount Auburn in accordance with the wishes of the deceased and the ashes sent back to Cornish. where the funeral services were held today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Died at New Haven.

New Haven, Aug 7.-Sherwood S. i Thomson, a member of the board of police commissioners and one of thel most prominent men in the city. died1 at his home here to-day after short illness. He was 63 years of age and at the head of one of the largest bakeries in New England. He was tlsa we'll known fraternally. He leaves widow and one son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Carnegie Gift to London Hospital.

LONDON. Aug. T.-Andrew Carnegie has deposited in the Bank of England S500.000 as contribution to the King Edward hospital fund. MT. Carnegie desired that the money be spent as seems best but said that the more strenuously 1t Is used for reform the better for all concerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Dead fin His once.

Pittsburg. Aug 7.-Hon George ". Delamater. a republican eandi- date for governor in 1891. commit ted suicide in his ofice in the Dia- mond bank building this afternoon. He was connected in an official ci- pacity with the Prudential Insurance Co. III health is given as the cause of his suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Win Start Thursday.

New York. Aug. 7.-Commander Robert E. Peary the arctic explorer has arrived here and ls busily en- gagged at Shooters island getting his ship. the Roosevelt. ready for service Commander Peary said he expected to be ready to start some time during Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Castro win Pay Belgian Claims.

CARACAS. Venezuela, Aug. 7.- Venezuela has advised Belgium that in recognition of the principle of ar bitration she will pay the disputed claims of Belgian creditors. amounting to $2.000.O0O, in conformity with the decision of The Hague tribunal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Re.rue canrrr..nan wsIdo.

PORTLAND. Me. Aug T.-The life of Congressman George E. Waldo ot Brooklyn was saved by a party of WaterviIle men at North pond. The men noticed canoe overturned about . mile ont and pnt ofT in a launch 10 the rescue. Waldo was nearly ex- hausted when taken aboard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Dtpea win German Empress.

CASsEL. Prussia. Aug. Ts-Profess- or John ". Burgess. dean of colum- bIa university. and Mrs Burgess dlned at wIIhelnlshoehe with the German empress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Trrnfr Bedic. T.ken Out.

Berlin. Aug IA passenger train was dsraiied last night between Po- sen and Thorn The two engines v=re overturned. three cars were deuoltsh- cd So far twenty bodies have besn recovered frum the wreck The num- Der of wounded s nct knorn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Find. Father, Lose. a Fortune.

OMAHA. Neb., Aug. 7.-Because her father had found her and taken her away from adopted parents. little six year-old Hazel Statler of Omaha has lost a bequest of nearly s1.000.0O0 which her foster parents intended to leave her at their death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Trrnrr Knlr.i In Tmnado.

Albert Lea. Minn. Aug IA tor nado swept across winnebazo county last night. and. according to reports. twenty were killed. while the de- of property vas verE great The Minnesota and St Louis railroad vas put out of commission
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
ACTRESS TOOK PART
Coventry Had a Lady Godiya Procession To-Day Which
 Was Largely Attended

Coventry, Eng, Aug 7.-Mounted on a white palfry and decorously dressed in masses of hair, pink fiesh- ings and clouds of gauge, a modern Lady Godiva this afternoon gave rep resentation of the historic ride through the city's streets.
 Coventry has been Lady Godiva mad for months. When a revival of the procession, last witnessed n 1887, was first agitated, there were many who desired a strict adherence to tradi- tion, even to the nudity of Lady Godlva but the anti-nudists succeeded i'll ef- fectmg compromise and a vaude- vile actress, whose speciality is to dis play herself in groups of living stat uary, was engaged to represent the historic benefactress of Coventry. The actress, who is said to have complain ed that she could make half dozen summer frocks out of the gauge she was compelled to wear, took an hour and half to arrange her trailing hair and long draperies and then special committee had to approve of her cos tune before Lady Godiva was per mitted to take her place in the pa geant. Many of the local clergy, who had been preaching against the flesh- ings as being suggestive of nudity, left the city temporarily. but most of the people of the county and from eighty to one hundred thousand from the outside had a sight or Lady God iva as she traversed the six mile route and of the splendid pagent of which she was the central figure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Bsther Drowned

Farnington. Aug 7--Fred Bate man. ss years of age. was drowned In the Pennington river to-day Ehils In bathing. He vas taken vita cramps and sank before hslp eoald arrive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Schooner Helen P. whitten Lost. CT OI-CEgTER Mnaa Aulr I-Ru

GLOUCESTER. Mass. Aug. f-By c report here 1t is learned that the schooner Helen F. Whitten is ashore cn the Labrador coast. full of water. and will probably be total loss. Her crew are reported safe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
FIVE NOW DEAD.
Result of Accident to Express Train
 Yesterday.

Pittsburg, Aug Five are dead as the result of yesterdays accident to the Tltusville express at Kelly's sta tion. Frank w. Critchlow of Titus vile died this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
p.rrew Out of MIners' Defense.

DENVER, Aug. T.-Clarenee Darrov will not represent the Western Fedcr- ation of Miners at the trial of 0eorgs Pettibone in Boise. on Oct L He place will be taken by the Denver firm of Richardson & Hawkins
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-07
Kur- wifi. For . Bar<r.r.

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug Ts-H. B. Krumbolz. an Austrian. at an early hour shot and killed his wife. whom he took for . burglar