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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
SUMMER VAUDEVILLE.
Does Not Seem to Be Taking Feature
 in Waterbury.

Evidently the theater- going public of Waterbury does not care for sum- mer vaudeville, as the attempts to make it go in this city have been any, thing but successful. The Auditorium was opened as a summer vaudeville house, and although the management spent considerable money, it could not get the crowd. Two weeks ago the Acme Vaudeville company started vau- deville at Polls, but in all probability it will quit after the end of this week. Leon Kriger had the idea that a nice cheap vaudeville house in this city would pay, so for several weeks he had bill at the Auditorium. But last Saturday the ghost died. It was announced that the house would be dark for a week and would be reopen ed with comic opera, but is was no doubt just indirectly saying we've had enough" All the employees were paid off and the Auditorium is no long CT vaudeville house.
 The Acme company saw chance of making money by running a var iety house during the summer at Polls but the packers are convinced that 1t was a small chance. Poli's should make good vaudeville house, but Waterbury is not as yet apparently eager for vaudeville during swelter- ing weather. Although it has not been fully decided, it is likely that this will be the last week of vaudeville at Polls.
 The stock company at Jacques is drawing fairly well, notwithstanding the fact that its productions are poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
CARRIED ON HIGH
Balloon Peddler Tied Bundle Ob Them to Girls Waist-She
 Was Carried Away.

Chicago, June 2S.-A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Rochport, Texas, says:
 Minna, the two-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs J. H. Moody of Waco. was carried into the air yesterday by a bundle of toy balloons which an Italian peddler on the veranda of the hotel tied around her waist, think ing to please her. Before the spectators could recover from their surprise she was waited out to sea, fifty feet in the air A launch oc- cupied by George Munafee of Denver, was in the bay and he came to the little girls rescue. Firing at the bundle of balloons he punctured some of them and it began to settle down. ward, finally landing safely twelve feet from the water on the shore of St Joseph's island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
DEAD DOGS IN POND. Sanitary Inspector Doesn't Relish Job of Fishing Them Out.

Sanitary Inspector Callahan went fishing in Benedict's pond yesterday and hooked three large dogs, each weighing in the neighborhood of a hundred pounds. They had been in the water several days and were swollen to more tha ntwice their nor nal size. The inspector doesn't care for this sort of sport and says he would much prefer to call at peoples houses and snare their pets on dry land than go poking aroun d the rivers and streams after their car casses. The inspector was also on a still hunt for the remnants of Il dead cat this morning that colllded with a trolley car opposite the office of Benedict & Burnham on South Main street. Whether 1t Is because of some malady that sets them crazy or owing 10 accident. nobody knows, hut in any case more felines are killed by the trolley cars on South Main street than on all the other public ways of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
CLAIMS AGAINST MISER FAIL. Doctors BilA for $26,940 Against
 Husted Estate Not Allowed.

Greenwich, June 2S.-After nearly three years the commissioners ap- pointed to determine the validity of claims against the estate of David s. Husted, a miser and William Rocke- feller's neighbor, made by Dr J. J. Burnell and his wife, aggregating S26,94O, filed their report The com missioners disallowed the claims and the probate court approved their ind ings. It Is expected that another legal battle will be begun now in the superior court by the Burnells
 The. attorney for the estate, States Attorney Samdel Fessenden, has main tained that the claims were fraudulent and that the Burnell "Tompkiniz- ed Husted This was reference to the claim which pr Burnell had against the estate of Jotham s. romp- kins, of New York, a few years ago, the doctor taking Tompkins, as he later did Husted, when his relatives desert- ed him, to his own home to spend his last days. The doctor won in the Tompkins case and believes the super for court will decide for nm yet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
THE CITY CLERKsHIP.
Hard to Find a Man to Down the
 Present Incumbent.

We hear a great deal about prob able candidates for mayor tliis fall, but very little has been said in a pub lie way regarding aspirants for the office of city clerk, although it Is al- most as important as that of mayor, and will have to be filled this year. It is pretty generally understood that W. J. Sandland, the present incum- bent. will be the nominee of the repub- lican ticket, but so far the public Is at sea with reference to the name of the candidate on the other ticket. It was said to-day that John J. Me Avoy. for several years assistant ill Mulville's undertaking department, stands a good show of getting the nomination on the democratic ticket and in case this should be so 1t will be hard to get anybody to wager much money on the result. for Sand land is popular and it goes without saying that McAvoy is well liked and if he enters the race his friends will come trooping around and make things hum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
STEAMER AND SCHOONER.
The Former Was Injured But the
 Schooner Got Away Safely.

New York, June 2S.-The Aus trian steamer Giulia which arrived to-day from the Mediterranean, re- ported that she was in collision early yesterday with the schooner Maude Palmer in which the steamers star board light was carried away and other slight damages sustained. The schooner was not damaged. Captain Cherubini says he was about two miles west of Nantucket lightship steaming under reduced speep in a dense fog when the schooner loomed up directly ahead. The schooner's bowsprit raked the Giulia's starboard bow putting out the starboard side light and shaking the steamer enough to alarm the passengers. The Palmer was bound from Boston for Newport News in ballast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
DEFY THE HEAT
Legislators at Hartford Still in Session and Juggle Many
 Important Measures
ANOTHER MONTH OF IT

Hartford, June 2S.-The senate to-day voted to adhere on the bucket shop bill, continued the indetermin- ate sentence bill to the next legisla- ture and rejected the screen law and limitation law regarding saloons.
 In the house by unanimous coh' sent the bill concerning the Sunday laws, which was under discussion yesterday when adjournment was taken, was tabled. Both houses ad- journed at 1 o'clock until next Tues day. It is the general opinion now that final adjournment will not be taken until the latter part of July, perhaps later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
The German Racers.

Kiel, Germany. June 2S.-The wittelsbach H. Tilly X and the Angela ", are the three small raters which probably will be chosen by the Imperial Yacht club to race the three boats of the Eastern Yacht club O. Boston. Mass. in these waters. be- ginning August IS, as they showed up best inthe four races which ended yesterday, in which there were 24 German. two Belgian and two Span- fsh entries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
THE THIRD DEGREE.
Local K. of c. Men Paid a Visit to
 Ansonia.

Several local K. of c. men attend ed a meeting of the council at An sonia last night. The third degree was worked under the direction of District Deputy John M. Hearns and a degree team of Naugatuck. There was some good speech making during which Major Flynn sprung surprise upon the gathering and especially that portion of 1t that hailed from the Brass City by crediting the work of founding the Knights of Columbus to James T. Mullen of New Haven instead of the Rev M. J. McGivney of Waterbury. The Waterbury boys say they thought the Elm city knight was simply testing else they would have pointed out the oversight. This was not necessary. The Rev Michael J. McGivney, native of Waterbury and whose remains rest beside the ashes of his parents in old St Joseph's cemetery, was the founder of the organization, and whatever there is of good or bad in 1t must be credited to him, provided, of course that the ideas which the founder had in mind are strictly adhered to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
CITY NEWS.

Division 5, A. o. H., will meet this evening at o'clock and after the meeting there will be a social session. William Pryor. who els at the ho- pital with injuries received by being struck by an engine, Is slowly improv- ing.
 Four new cars arrived on the Con- solidated road within the past two days. The new troiieys are open cars. Their arrival will chase some of the closed ones to the barn.
 St Mary's Alumni will entertain its members and friends this evening at a dance to be given at Mulcahy Memorial hall at o'clock. An o. chestra will furnish music for danc. ing.
 John Cullum died this morning at his home. 13 Sperry street. He leaves one son. William, and two daughters, Mrs James Moran. and Miss Mary Gull lum. Mir CuIlum was a well known resident of the west end and had n wide circle of friends. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon.
 Within a few days Harry Hall Ray Estey and Miss Mary Cloves oi this city will make their debut in vaudeville. They have a sketch which they have been practicing for some time and 1t is aid to be a very good playlet. Miss Cloves has had much experience in legitimate work The trio will probaly open at Asbury park.
 The funeral of Mrs Eliza Hope took place this morning from the residence of her niece. Mrs E. M. Harrison. 42 East Clay street to St Patrick $ church. where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated with Father GIeeson ceelbrant and Father I.allin and Father Conway as deacon and sub-deacon respectively. The bar CTS were ]. W. Kelly. Joan MulviII, James Fhelan. N. F. Kelly. William Prior and Joseph Dillon. The inter ment was in St Joseph's cemetery.
 A meeting ofthe Mill Plain school district committee vii be held this evening. The meeting Is likely to bs lively affair. The question oi salaries for the coming year will bs discussed and something will la all probability be done about appointing a principal During last term there was no principal according to Super intendent cf Schools B. w. Tinker while Committeeman Mark Warner said there had been a principal sp. pointed The Mill Plain meetings are almost as interesting as thoss held by the Town Plot district com mittes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
TOOK ONE EACH
he Crimson and Blue Divided Honors at New London This
 Morning.

New London. June 2S.-Harvard
 kon the freshman eight by one and
 half lengths, and Yale the varsity -Four cared race by perhaps ten lengths, on the morning tide on the Thames river to-day, and the result confirmed predictions. Coming with The great victory of the Yale varsity Eight last night, the win of the four ko-day was source of qualification 10 Yale men as showing the caliDer bf her varsity squad judged by Coach Kennedy's way of training. [t was an easy race for the blue to win, while the freshman race was a hard one for Yale to lose and cor tespondingly a fight full of glory for the youngsters from Cambridge. rhe latter race was worth seeing, ai- though a mere remnant of yester- hays host had the courage to stay |bver for it. Both races were up stream on the incoming tide in smooth water, and both were rowed hn slow time It was Harvard strength in the freshman and lack of lit in the four cared which made the results as they were. The unofficial times for the fresh |man eights were: Half mile, Harvard 2:45, Yale |2:51.
 One mile, Harvard 5:1S, Yale 5:20.
 One mile and half, Harvard S:57, Yale S:55.
 Finish, Harvard 11:11, Yale 11:14.
 The official time of the freshman race was: Harvard 11:15 and Yale 11:19. In the four cared race, Yale 12:33 and Harvard 1915.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
CONFERENCE OPENS.
Religious Gathering Established by
 D. L. Moody in East Northfeld.

East Northfield, Mass, June 2s.- The students conference, the first of the annual religious gatherings estab- lished by Dwight L Moody to be held here this summer opened to-day with college men present from most of the institutions in the eastern United States and Canada. During the next few days the attendance is expected to reach 1000, many of the colleges sending larger delegations of stud ents this year than ever before.
 A number of prominent persons will address the students during their ten days stay here including Bishop Hen ry Lawrence, Rev F. B. Meyer of London, George Gleason of Osaka, Japan, Robert E Spear of New York, Rev H $. Coffin. D. D. of Yale, H. Roswell Bates of New York, and J. A. Mcdonald of the Toronto Globe. John R. Mott of New York again pre- sided and will direct the management of the conference during the next ten days. -.r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
SHE RoUTs THIEF WITH GUN.
Woman Warned by Dog that Her Chicken House Is Being Robbed

Stamford, June 2S.-With a To- volver Mrs A. E. Hamilton of West Broad street routed a chicken thief the other evening and saved a dozen of her choicest fowl. The thief mad them tied up in bag when she began to blaze away with her re- volver. He dropped the bag and ran. with Mrs Hamilton in pursuit and still firing. She did not fire t, hit the man, but to scare him.
 Mrs Hamilton was alone in her home when her dog got up and moved toward the kitchen door, whining. When she opened the door she heard the chickens cackllng and, with her pistol. she went aftc. the thief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
coRoNER's FINDING.
Gives His Verdict of the Accident at
 Hartford.

Hartford. June 2S.-Coroner Cal houn made his report to-day on the wreck of Sunday night. The collis- ion of the trains. he said in his find ing. was the result of willful diso- bedience of special. careful and pre- else orders on the part of Engineer Wilson and Conductor Maroney,. and that such disobedience Is negligence of the most extreme character and amounts to criminal eareIessness and wilfulness in the legal sense. He finds that the death of the persons named in the collision were eause1 l by the criminal carelessness of Will son and Maroney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
MERGER QUESTION.
Labor Unions at Northampton Still Discussing the Subject.

Northampton. Mass, June 2S.-- The question of the merging of the International Brotherhood of Paper Workers and the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Makers was not settled when the delegates opened their respective sessions were to-day, and the finished report of the committee appointed to consider the question was awaited with interest by both bodies. The pulp, sulphite and paper makers planned to close their convention to- day whether or not the committee reported, while the paper makers have yet to elect their officers and will probably do so at their closing session tomorrow.
 The paper workers are generally anxious for an amalgamation while the younger body has shown no ef- forts toward reunion, seeking only to adjust the lines of jurisdiction which have caused any differences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
TO TAKE PASTEUR TREATMENT
Dog Which Bit Clergyman's Child
 Found to Be Mad.

Middletown, Friday, June 2S.-The young daughter of Rev and Mrs To- thar Brunke, who was bitten by a mad dog, Wednesday, was taken to the Pasteur institute in New York yes terday afternoon for treatment. Dr Thomas r. Walsh made an examina- tion of her wounds, and found that the ear and glands of the neck had swollen. Special Dog Constable Hal ing killed several more dogs yester- day that were bitten by the animal. At Wesleyan yesterday Professor H. W. Con made an examination of the brain of the dog and reported that it had been suffering from rabies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
STATE FIGHTING
Attempt of Haywood Attorieys to Bring Mine Owners Into
 Murder Case
EXPERT SEES ORCHARD

Boise, Idaho, June 28.-The ef fort of the defense to open the way for a showing of a general consplra- cy, extending oyer many states, ou the part of the mine owners to crush out the Western Federation of Miners, has now become one of the interesting features of the trial of William D. Haywood. The state is resisting this earnestly. So far Judge Wood has ruled that evidence showing conspiracy in Idaho and Colorado will be admitted on the promise that the defense will con- meet this later with their line of de- fense. But the defense has not given up their effort to widen the field and to-day the struggle Is being resumed
 The counter conspiracy and not the discrediting of Orchard has now come to the forefront. w. B. Eas- terly, who, as member of the fam7 ous Altman union, No 19, of Cripple Creek, was on the strike committee, and who Orchard swore was one of the men with whom he made the ar- rangement for more than one crime, is still on the stand. By him other links in the chain of alleged con- spiracy of the mine owners and the work of the detectives employed b. them to create feeling against the Western Federation, will be put in evidence. Incidentally Easterly flat ly contradicted every statement Or chard made connecting him with the Independence depot or the Vindica- tor mine. ,
 Clarence Darrow, who is conduct ing the defense, asserts positively that he proposes to go, directly If possible, into the conspiracy of the mine owners, and claims, if he sue ceeds in broadening the scope, he will be able to prove that wide spread conspiracy exists. The state insists that the defense must lay its foundation for the proof of gen. eral conspiracy in the same way as was done by their witness, Orchard, and that separate cases do not sui flee. Darrow says that he can bring the Pinkerton agency in as one of the chiefs in this conspiracy and claims to have witnesses here who will fully support his charges.
 Prof Munsterberg of Harvard uni. versity, who has been here for the last four days, conducting an inves- tigation of Orchard and other prin- cipals in the, case in the interest of psychology as applied to law, had a long interview with Orchard in the penitenNary and at every opportuni- ty has been in the court room taking notes and closely watching the wit. nesses. He declines to give any of his views at this time and says that his conclusions will not be reached until he has time to go carefully over the notes he has taken of his observations, but admits that the field has been the most interesting that he has had the opportunity oi studying for some time. Prof Nun sterberg leaves tonight for the east and expects to be in Boston eari. next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
DUNPHY,s CONDITION.
Was Bad Yesterday When Going to
 Brookside Home.

Doorman Terrence Lynch of the police station thought that Patrick Dunphy would die on his hands while he was taking him to the Brookside home yesterday morning. Dunphy, who has tuberculosis, was fined $l5 and sentenced yesterday morning to the Brookside home for the theft of a watch. He was placed on trolley car and Terry" had no trouble with him until they alighted from the car and started to walk. Dunphy was in such feeble condition that after going a short distance he had to lie Iown to rest Three times before he reached his destination he was com pelled to give up. Terry thought that Dunphy would pass away before the home was reached. But the young man at length plucked up his strength and although exhausted he finally arrived at the Brookside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Another Trolley Line Sold.

New Haven, June 2s.-At the stock holders meeting of the Meriden, Southington .S Compounee road. held here to-day. >e right, title and fran chise of the company was sold to the New Haven railroad. The corporation represented a subsidiary line for merly controlled and owned by tine Connecticut Railway and Lighting company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
BOILER EXPLODED.
One Man Badly Injured and Trolley
 Service Crippled.

Bridgeport. June 2s.-By the ex- plosion of a boiler in the Consoli- dated Railway power house in Sea view avenue to-day, Martin Harring- ton was seriously injured and trolley service was crippled for several hours. The explosion was caused by the leaking of a water pipe. Tho force was so great that it blew the door completely on. Harrington was seriously scalded and may die Chief Engineer Dow made a heroic attempt to save him, but he was himself bad ly scalded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Ice Drivers Strike.

New York. June 2S.-Fifteen hun. dred to 2,000 drivers of delivery wagons of the American Ice Go went out on a strike to-day to enforce a demand for extra pay for extra work. All hotels, restaurants and saloons where ice is badly needed are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Pay Increased To-dar.

New Haven. June 2s.-The New
 Haven road increased the pay of it's local baggage handlers to-day. The platform men will get an increase of 7s cents a day. from s1-75 to sz. and the inside men will get an in- crease of 20 cents. from s2 to s2.2V.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Railroad Station Robbed.

Grove Beach, June 2S.-The railroaA station here was broken into and rob- bed early to-day, about sS being taken by the burglars from the express com pany's drawer. A trunk was broken open, but the value of the articles taken is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Receiver Named.

Chicago. June S.-A receiver has been appointed for the Marquette Mutual Life Insurance corporation of this city. This company has out standing insurance accounts amount ing to more than s1,000, ,000s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Knled .HIm.eIf at HoteI.

Hartford. June zs.-M. C. Pres ton of Providence. 35 years of age. committed suicide here to-day al Longs hotel by driking cyanide of potassium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
Standard Jury Disagrees.

Findlay, Ohio, June 2S.-The jury fin the case of the state of Ohio against the Standard oil company, charged with violating the antitrust laws. to- day. reported a disagreement and was discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
stret srrrper Thrstrn.

Nev York. June 2s.-A sympa- fkede strike of 1000 street sveepers < threatened if the street cleaning department does not sccede to the demands of the striking garbage eat IriFers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night: Saturday partly cloudy: Hgnt westerly winds becoming variable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28
WANTS DIVORCE
Husband of Georgia Magnet' Not Satisfied With His Lot
 in Life.
WATERFOWL BANKER

With all her mystic power Mrs Annie Baylor known as the Georgia Magnet" could not hold onto her husband, Frank c. Baylor, for this morning Attorney E. B. Kelley acting for MT Baylor brought suit for divorce against the myster- ious magnet" alleging desertion on her part.
 It has been said that Mrs Baylor informed some of her friends that she was never married to Baylor, but this alleged statement is emphatically denied by him.
 Two children were born to the Baylors and they are at present in the custody of their father who is a clerk at TIC North Main street and lives at 311 Walnut street. Some six months ago the probate court award ed to the father the custody of the children. The divorce proceedings do not seem to occasion the magnet any annoyance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-28

On the complaint of David Zas- love, a manufacturers jeweler, Mich ael Musgrove was arrested in Union City to-day. Zaslove sold Musgrave a watch on the time payment system. which Musgrove sold to another party before he had paid for 1t. The matter will be tried out in the city court tomorrow.