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Evening star., 1907-09-02
AUTOING HIS HOODOO
ELLIOTT SHEPARD IN TROUBLE
ABROAD AGAIN.

BRESCIA. Italy September Elliott F.
Shepard of New York, while speeding over
the fifth circuit in the automobile race here
today plunged into the river at Monte
Chiari. broke his collarbone and slightly
injured other parts of his body.
Mr.. Shepard's chauffeur. Ledmann, had
his face cut and bruised
While Mr.. Shepard was driving rapidly
over the bridge spanning the Chiari river
a tire slipped. the car lurched. bounded
into the air. jumped over the bridge railing
and shot down five yards into the
river Shepard and Ledmann were rescued
by people in the vicinity and were taken
to the hospital at Monte Chiari Their con-
dition Is not considered to be serious.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Funeral Of Raymond Norris.

The funeral of young Raymond Norris,
who lost his life in the waters of the East
ern branch off 4th street southeast. Satur-
day afternoon. will be held from his late
home, CIT L street southeast. tomorrow at
IL 80 O'Clock. and after brief service there
the remains Will be taken to Louden Park,
Baltimore, Md, for burial.
After interviewing witnesses Coroner
hewitt decided that the death was entirely
accidental and gave a certificate of death
by drowning From the morgue the re-
mains were taken to undertaking rooms,
where they were prepared for burial.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
STRIKE STRAIN FORGOTTEN.
All the Boys Too Busy Having Their
Fun.

There was nothing doing today in the
building trades controversy. as an officer of
the grievance committee expressed it. He
added:
The boys are all across the river at
Luna Park. having a good time and for
getting their troubles
At the headquarters Of the Employers
Association. on G street, one of the officials
stated that some of the non-unon' me-
chanics were at work today. The opera
tions two buildings at least are being
carried forward Some of the strike
breakers said they preferred to work to-
day and permission was accordingly given
them to continue at their jobs.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
BIOLOGICAL CONGRESS.
Many Foreigners at Seventh Interna-
tional Meeting at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, September 2.-Many
foreign representatives are among the
delegates to the seventh international
geological congress which met here to-
day at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
The delegates inspected the exhibits of
the academy and afterward visited the
geological garden in FairmOunt Park
The congress will meet at the headquar-
ters of the American Philosophical So
ciety tomorrow, when a number of ad-
dresses will be delivered. Later in the
day Independence Hall and the University
which the delegates will leave for Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
TRI-sTATE TENNIS TOURNEY.
Many Noted Players Arrive for Con-
tests at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. September "A large
crowd was present when play was resumed
in the tri-state tennis tournament this morn
ing. The weather was clear. The remain
ing sets Of mems singles in the first round
will be played Off today, as will the mems
doubles In the first round
Many Of the noted players have arrived
to participate In the tournament. Among
them are Miss Noyes. Canadian champion
Miss May Sutton. I. c. Wright. inter-
national champion; r. G. Chase. noted Cali
fornia player, and Richard Palmer OF New
Jersey.
Evening star., 1907-09-02

A lighthouse for the plains is now in
operation nightly IN Colorado. A revolving
searchlight Of 175.00O candle-power has been
installed on the top of Pixies Peak This
mountain rears its head almost three niles
above sea level. and from Its summit one
commands a mighty panorama Of 6OOOO
square miles.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
OLCOTT C. COLT INJURED
HE AND HIS WIFE RUN DOWN BY
A STREET CAR.
Mrs. Colt Probably Will Die-Acci.
dent Due to a Reckless Motorman.
Valuables Missing.

Sp'''ai bispdtcn Inc Star.
NEW YORK. September 2-Olcott C.
Colt. a member OF the family OF the fire.
arm manufacturer. and his wife. Cleo c.
Colt were seriously injured early this morn.
Ing when the light runabout they were In
was cut In two by dead car at 4;th
street and 9th avenue. The lates. Informa
ton from the physicians attending the pair
Is that Mrs Colts spine was broken: that
paralysis had set in, and that she would
PROBABLY die. Witnesses say that the car,
"hich had no passengers. and was on its
way to the barns at 5Oth street. WAS run
ming at reckless rate OF speed
Mrs Con is now unconscious at the Hotel
Gallatin. 20 West 46th street. where
she was taken by her husbands orders.
Mr.. Colt was injured about the head and
neck. and his body and legs were cut and
bruised. Sixteen stitches were taken in his
head.
After the accident no trace could be
found anywhere of Mrs Colts gold watch
valued at 500, jeweled with nineteen dia-
mondS.
The police are looking for it, Her purse.
containing considerable sum of money.
was picked up by messenger boy near the
spot where the car ran into the runabout,
ana was taken by him to the hotel
Bystanders Helped Them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colt were driving down to
S9 West 13ith street to find out il any
mail had arrived there for them, since they
moved to the uptown address only recently.
Mr.. Colt drove a blooded horse which he
valued at 5000. The horse was badly In
jured.
After calling at the hotel the otis
started west through 10th street. Mr. Colt
said afterward that they had warning
OF the approach of the car. which
bound north. The car hit the runabout
fairly amidships. The light wagon was
tossed to side like a thing OF card
board and the horse was tammed up
against an elevated railroad pillar, where
it stood entangled in the harness, kicking
and struggling to get loose. Mrs. Colt was
flung one way, and her husband another.
They landed on the roadway about fifteen
feet away. Passers by seized the bride OF
the horse before it could disentangle Itself,
and when Mr.. Colt came around sufficiently
to Sit up he ordered that his wife be taken
to the Gal!atin. where he followed when
able. An ambulance from Flower Hospital
was called to attend them there.
Dennis Green. the motorman of the car,
and William Smith. the conductor, were
arrested. Both men were later paroled by
Magistrate Moss in the Yorkvile police
court, Chief Inspector Parker OF the Metro
politan street railroad answering for their
appearance in court when they should be
wanted.
Mr.. Colt is a broker with offices at 80
Wall street, this city.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Were Married in June.

The marriage is announced of Miss An
ME e. Donnelly and Dennis E. McInerney
both of this city, in Alexandria, in St.
Mary's Church, June % last Rev. Father
Kelly performed the ceremony
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Revolution In Argentine,

BUENOS AYRES September News Of
serious unrest in the province of Corrientes
has reached here. Armed bands have ap-
peared the frontier and revolution is
said to be imminent.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Shot and Killed in Bed.

wILKESBARRE, Pa, September 2.-Jo-
seph Stinel. aged twenty-four years, was
shot and killed in bed In an Italian board
Ing house at Pittston. near here: early to-
day. The police believe the Black Hand Is
responsible for the crime The murderer
escaped.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Centipede at Work.

A show case in front Of an F street
shoe store was broken open Saturday night
and about $40 worth of shoes stolen. De-
tectives have been assigned to the case
but clues are scarce.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
TELEGRAPHIc BRIEFS.

TROMSOE, September IN. Francois, the
French aeronaut who assisted Walter Well
man of the Chicago Record-Herald
arctic expedition in the construction of his
he was invited to take part in the expedi-
ton, but refused. as he doubted the safety
Of Mr.. Wellman's plans.
LIMOGES, France. September 2.-The
Havilan porcelain works here are partially
affected by a strike of 5000 workmen
which threatens to involve $4,000 men.
BUFFALO, N. Y. September 1.-TWO Pol
ish lads, Tony Garcia and Giuseppe Zeppa.
both about thirteen years old. were shocked
to death Sunday on steel tower which
carries high voltage from Niagara Falls
power houses to the Lackawanna steel
plant For nearly three hours the bodies
hung in midair with the blue flames playing
about them. in plain view of thousands Of
street car passengers.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. September q
Dana Miller aged twenty-four years.
son Of the state superintendent Of schools,
committed suicide at his home here last
night by cutting his throat with q razor.
No cause Is known.
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, September 2.
"A telegram was received by relatives
here announcing that former United
dead at Atlantic City this morning. The
Judge on August celebrated his eighty
third birthday anniversary at his home
here. He left for Atlantic. City about
three weeks ago.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. September 2-Jo-
seph Joachimi. who refused to halt when
today, near Spring Grove cemetery. was
shot and killed. Because Of an earlier
attempt to assault q woman in that
neighborhood the police had been given
strict orders to watch for suspicious per-
sons. Joachimi refused to heed a call
from the policeman. who first fred in the
air and then shot the fleeing man.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Cunard Rates Cut.
Special Cabiegram to The Star.

Special Cabegram to The Star.
LIVERPOOL, September 2-The Cunard
Steamship Company officially stated today
that 1t would have to follow the example
Of its competitors in the reduction Of east
ward fares.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
WHEELING WINS IN NINTH.
Canton Loses Out in Nip-and-Tuck
Game

WHEELING, w. Va September g
Wheeling defeated Canton In a nlp-ana-
tuck game this morning by the score of 3
to 2. winning out in the last of the ninth
inning. The score:
Canton. .......... o1ooo 100 % 3
Wheeling ......... 0 0 o 0 l 1-3
Batteries-Carroll and Texter; Friel and Phlbin.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
American Association.

At Toledo-Columbus, 0; Toledo. /.
At anapolis-Louisville, 2; Indian
apolis, 8.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Eastern League

At Baltimore-Jersey City. 3; Baltimore,
At Buffalo-Buffalo, l; Montreal, 0.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
MORNING BASE BALL GAMES.
American League.

At Cleveland
4 R. H. E.
ST Iouis
Cleveland ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Cen innings)
At Chicago
Detroit V IL 4
SnlCaSO " o
At New York-New York-Boston game
postponed; rain
National League.
At Pittsburg-
R.H.E.
Pittsb,rg 5 9
Cincinnati 5 4
At Boston
RH.E.
Boston 5 i
Philadelphia. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1 I
Evening star., 1907-09-02

SABLE ISLAND, N. s., September 3
The steamer Kronprintz Wilhelm, from
Bremen. for New York. was Id communi-
cation by wireless telegraph with the Mar
conf station here when no miles east of
this point at 1890 am. VIII probably dock
about 1890 pm. Tuesday.
Evening star., 1907-09-02

virginia League.
At Portsmouth-Norfolk, l; Ports
mouth 0.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

SIASCONSET. Mass, September 2-The
steamer Postdam. from Rotterdam for New
York. was in communication with the wire
less station here when 100 miles east of the
Nantucket lightship at 2 am today. VIII
probably dock Tuesday morning.
NEW YORK, September 2.-Arrlved. !.
Steamer Kroonland. from Antwerp; steamer
oscar II, from Copenhagen.
Evening star., 1907-09-02

PLYMOUTH. September q - Arrived:
Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, from
New York, for Bremen.
Evening star., 1907-09-02

LIMOGES. France. September 2-The
Havian porcelain works here are partially
affected by a strike Of 5000 workmen
which threatens to involve $4,000 men.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Large Crowd at the Resort.

The crowd which went down to the resort
this afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock was almost
twice as large that of the morning, and
II is expected that large number will take
the trip this evening. After the arrival of
the evening boat a waltzing contest will
take place. in which Mr.. and Mrs. Garvey
of Alexandria, Va, who have won the first
prize twice for the past two years. will be
entered and will try to carry 1t of again
this year. The prizes in the athletic events
will be merchandise.
The committees in charge Of. the outing
are:
Executive committee-T. Sheahan chair
Evening star., 1907-09-02

rable in the annals of organized labor in
the District.
BY IL O'Clock in the morning many family
parties had already reached the park
bringing with them in Capacious baskets
lunches which they ate at the plcaAc
grounds. From that time on the crowd
drifted in gradually until CLOCK came,
when the cars from both Washington anu
Alexandria began to arrive more frequently
bringing the main body of the celeorators'
Tenth Anniversary.
The gathering at Luna Park is notable
as being in celebration of the tenth an
niversary of the organization of the Cen
trail Labor Union. which was formed on
Labor day one decade ago. In the course
of Its existence several political move
ments are said to have been started by
this body. especially the campaign against
certain representatives in Congress last
year
All arrangements for the celebration
have been in the hands of a special COM
mittee appointed by the Central Labor
Union. James l. Feeney is chairman, Sam
De Nedrey secretary, and ]. W. Considtne
treasurer. The other members are j. L.
Rodier J. ]. Purcell and ]. r. Riggles
Athletic sports are to occupy large
part Of the afternoon. the variety Of con-
tests being evident from the program
Athletic Events.
The list of events is as follows:
1Oo-yard race-Open for members OF organized la
h,r affiliated with Central Labor Union. Prizes:
First. gold cum buttons: second. gents scarfpin.
1OOyard raCe-Open to boys fourteen years ana
under. Prizes: First. umbrella; second. sweater
10O-yard raCe-Open TO all Prizes: First, dress
suit case: second. box Of cigars
5O-yarl race-For girls fifteen years and under.
Prizes: First, trimmed hat; second. handsome
pocket book.
Running broad jump-Open to all. Prizes: First,
pair Of athletic shoes; second. umbrella.
WheclbarrOw race - yarls-For ladies only
Prizes: First. S. gold emblem to be selected;
second. pair Of gloves.
Egg race-For ladies. Prizes First. willow rock
er: second. 81 cash.
Sack race-For boys sixteen years and under.
Prizes: First. 81 cash. second. 81 cash
1hree-l"gged race-Dpcn to all. Prizes: First,
box IF 100 cigars: second. box of 50 cigars.
Tug-Of-war between teams representing Sheet
Metal Workers Union and Columbia Lodge of Ma
member of the winning team.
Bicycle races.
Base han game between st. Stephens and the
Navy Department teams.
AT o'clock, when the sports are ended
and the prizes awarded. the singing and
speeChmaking will begin in the band stand
pavilion.
Program of Music.
Five hundred chijdrap bav.a baap driIIad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
WORK OF MAHOGANY HUNTER.
PractIced Eye Needed to Locate tho
 Valuable Timber.


 Mahogany trees do not grow in clusters. but are scattered throughout the forest and hidden in dense growth of undcrbrush. vines and creepers and require a skillful and experienced woodsman to find them. He seeks the highest ground in for est, climbs to the top of the tallest tree and surveys the surrounding country. The mahogany has a pc culiar foliage and his practiced eye soon detects the trees within sight The axmen follow the hunter and then come the sawyers and hewers. a large mahogany taking two men full day to fell it. The tree has large spurs, which project from the trunk at its base. and scaffolds must be erected so that the tree can be cut or above the spurs This, leaves a stump ten to fifteen feet high. which is sheer waste, as the stump really contains the best lumber. The hunter has nothing to do with the work ot cutting or removing the tree, his duty being simply to locate 1t. If he is clever and energetic his remuneration may. amount to $500 or $1.000 a month. but he may travel weeks at a time without detecting a tree, and as he is generally paid by results his earnings are rather precarious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
THE AVERAGES
NO HONOR
 MAN TO-DAY
The Three Hundred Hitlers Are Scarce All Official Records
 and Averages.

There is not 300 hitter in our bunch this week, Ward having drop ped from that pedestal and is tied with Joe ORourke, neither one of them as high as the second mau was last week. There is general drop all along the line, with few perceptable increases that did not astonish the bat ting world. It demonstrated more clearly than ever that a slump in the pitching department would have set us away down the ladder i'll the stand ing, as we were doing nothing with the stick as far as quantity was con cerned, to help along victories. Seyen- teen men are on this batting list and by next week that number will sure ly be decreased two or three at any rate. The following are the batting records, not incfuding yesterdays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
WITH THE POOLISTS.
Close Battle Earring the Week With
 Hartford the Money Carrier.

It was a great fight for the lead in the runs this week and untn the result of the last game was known it was difficult to say who would win. Hartford finally came under the wire the victor and just nosed out Water bury by one run. It was a great vic tory for Hartford, too. for she only played six games. while Waterbury was interested in eight. And Water bury was not the only favorite in the betting, either, for Springfield and Bridgeport came up in the stretch and were only one run each behind Waterbury, while New London and Norwich were close up in the race. It was a great run for the prize and the result was awaited in front of the Democrat office on Saturday night with much interest. The fol- lowing are the records of runs, hits and errors in the Connecticut, Ma tional and American leagues, but do not include yesterdays results:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
TABULATED STANDING.
By the Win of Yesterday We Clinch
 the Third Position.

By winning five out of the seven games played since last Sunday. counting the game of yesterday, Wat erbury beat out Norwich in a sprint between the two teams that was re- markable all week long. The defeat of Norwich by Bridgeport yesterday and the win of the locals placed us in a position that we should better before the end of this week. Water bury, Hartford and Norwich were the big winners this week. but Hartford's record Is a little the best as she won five out of the six games played. Hoiyoke. the leader had a big slump. winning but two of the six played and Waterbury slammed her for two of those victories. Springfield man. aged to get three of her seven games. while Bridgeport landed but two Of her seven New London played the most games. nine. but only took two victories New Haven won but one game out of the seven played and the hammer machines are again in full blast New London is the only team that has not victory over every oth- CT team Springfield has as yet been undefeated by the Whalers. Water bury has the greatest number of vic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22

Our fielding was just as plentiful as our hitting was scarce, and it was this fielding that gave encouragement to the twirlers and landed the plums on several occasions. Laehance is the real leader, going through the week without an error. Back of him comes Schincel, Rogers, Ryan and Farley. also with good. percentages, while all the others down to the lowest man seemed to be in the game at all times
 to win. Barrett Is at the head of the list, having played in only three games. He has yet to show how well he can keep up the clean slate. The following are the fielding records. but do not includes the game of yester-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
American Leagu
Base Ball Veterans Retired.

New York, July 20.-Two veterans of the base ball diamond in the major leagues, Lave Cross and Jake Beckley, have at last passed along into the minor league ranks, and they are likely to be joined by third, Tommy corcoran, who has just been released by the New York Nationals. All three of these men have been stars in the major ranks for twenty years O. more. but they have at length been forced to give way to younger blood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
WOMAAMOUNTA|NEER|
MRS. BULLOCK WORKMAN HAS SCALED tiiMALAYA PEAKS.
Marvellous Feats of Daring Which This American Woman Has Accom-
 plished--is Eager for New
 Tasks and Triumphs.

It is an American woman who has won the distinction of having scaled the highest peak of the Himalayas, that of Nun Kun, 23,300 feet above the sea level. There are many intrepid women mountain climbers, but Mrs. Bullock Workman is queen of them all, having ascended to attitudes at tained by few men. In her perilous explorations and mountain climbing she has been accompanied by her hus- band, Dr. Bullock Workman. and to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22

Eddie Hogarty has displaced Edilie Farley as the leading twirler. winning three out of his four games played thus far. Farley. however, is really the premier. having played In almost five times as many, games. and is only led bv Hogarty by twenty-eight points. Bronkie and Rogers are almost on level. Rogers was the erackerjnck last week. winning the three games he pitched. and hard ones at that The following are the records of the pitch CTS, not including the game of ycs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22

Two bse ehits-McAndrews 13, Ward II, Bronkie II, Lachance 10, Schincel :, Swander 5. Rogers 5, Farley f, Me Enroe 3, Mcdonald ?, Rice 2, Ryan ?.
 Three base hits-Ward 3, Swander 3, McAndrews 2, Bronkie ?, Barrett ?, Farley l, Nichols l, Lachance l, Ryan l.
 Sacrifice hits-McAndrews 16, Swander 15, Schincel 13, Lachance l2, Ward 9. Bronkie 9, McEnroe 5, Me Donald 3, Ryan 2, Farley ?, Barrett ?, Rogers 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22

Stolen bases-McAndrews 21, I.a- chance 10. Ward 16. Schincel 10, Nc Enroe II, Bronkie G. Swander 5, Rice 8. Mcdonald 3. Ryan 4. oRourke l.
 Double plays-Lachance 24, Ward 12, Bronkie .. McAndrews !. McDon' ald f. Rice 3, McEnroe 2, Schincel ?, Swander ?. Ryan 1. 0'Rourke a.
 Triple plays-ward, 1. Mcdonald 1. Lachance 1. Schincel 1.
 Passed balls-Schincel 0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
WITH OUR OPPONENTS.
Waterbury Again Jumped Ahead of - Her Connections.

While we did not do any strenuous work with the bat during the week, yet we managed to keep ahead of those who opposed by just a few points. Thanks to the work of our twirlers, those who were against us could not land many safe swats. and what we did get counted strongly. In fielding we did little better and the efforts of the opposing side by several points. The follow ing are the records of the locals and their enemies in the battles fought, not including the games of yester-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
Plano Cover rhss. us.su,.

A dus; cover for an upright piano is made of denim and tacked to the back of the piano. The cover should ee vide enough 10 cover the piano and thrown over when sweeping. when not ia use the cover nay hzux 6orn behind the piano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
Pre,srvlna ierraees.

If there arc terraces where heavy rains cause the sods to slip on. a good and permanent remedy is to set com mon barberry bushes rather closely on the terrace. The roots will hold up the terrace and keeb it safe from freshets. The lawn will be beautiful the year around with the shrubs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
Got Out EIrst Patent

The Eve. of American woman in. ventors was Mary Kies. who in 1909 obtained a patent for straw weaving in silk or thread" Twenty-one other women have since been granted pat. ents. according to the ofiicial list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
Roy.l sswry for Maid. of Honor.

A tradition attached to maids of honor is that they invariably marry well. Their position at court brings them into contact with highly eligible parties. and an old custom dating back for centuries ordains their royal mis- tress to provide dowry of el.ooo on their wedding dey.-P. T. O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
Rich In Io~

We lightly value cur wealth fn love. MuItitudes of us are fumIng in q false sense of poverty when close at home are faithful hearts that. if taken frcn us. ss they might be next week. voeid leave . void that not the wealth of Indies would iIl.-J. Brieriy.