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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
WOMEN -o.TH To DisINHERIT.
Few Mothers Leave Wayward chiI.
 dren Out of Their Wills.

"One feature of women's wills is the infrequency with which they dis inherit their children" remarked a lawyer. Tt is quite unusual for a mother to cut off child. Fathers frequently exhibit sch spurts of temper. A son or daughter may do something that displeases him. and to get even he simply wills the dis obedient offspring five dollars and lets him go. But mothers can't do that. They are too soft. If ever they show any partiality at all 1t is in favor of the black sheep of the flock. No mat ter what child may have done or how deep his disgrace. the mother only wills him an extra slice of her property to make ducks and drakes with. I have written hundreds of wills in my time, many of them for women. Often have known my client to begin the interview by declaring: Now, there's Willie. He has behaved very badly. shall cut him of with out penny I never remonstrate against such cold-blooded proposi- tion: I don't need to. for before the will is half written her heart has con quered her head and Willie has been given the lions share of the estate"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
FIGHTING FIRE
County Seat Burned Out in Maryland Outside Assist
 ance Sent For.

Norfolk, Va. Aug 13.-A large portion, If not the entire business section of Princess Anne, the county seat of Somerset county, on the east ern shore of Maryland, was burned out between and 5 o'clock this morning. Fire companies went to the assistance by special fiat car trains over the New York, PhiIadel- phta and Norfolk railroad from Salisbury and Pocomoke City, Md. Princess Anne being between these two places. The fire was raging hercely when the south-bound New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk pas- senger train passed Princess Anne At 5: 50 a. nl It was first reported that the town had been set afire as the result Of recent race troubles, but it was said later that the fire was pure- ly accidental.
 Upwards of twenty business houses were reported burned when the train passed Princess Anne, and the fire then seemed to be at it's height. The nre companies from Salisbury and Pocomoke had not then arrived.
 Princess Anne has about 5000 in. habitants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
STOP SAYS TAFT
Doesn't Want to Hear What John D. Says About inc
 Administration
JOHN D. SAYS RUIN


 New York, Aug. 13.-The atten- tion of Secretary Taft was called to an interview with John D. Rocke- feller in which MT Rockefeller was made to say that the policy of the present administration toward great business corporations of all kinds, could have only one result, disaster to the country, financial depression and financial chaos. MT Taft said as the reporter was reading the inter- view: Don't read any more. l haven't followed the market in years. I must see the president before 1 can say anything about this Rockefeller crisis. I'll say this. however, 1t seems a bit strange that the admin istration, which up to a short time ago, when left the woods in Can ada, was heralded around the world as the most prosperous in the history of the American republic, should now be on the brink of ruin. Don't it hit you that way?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
PRINCE HENRY WON
Defeated inc German and Ameri- can Boais That Competed
 For Emperor's Cup.

Kiel. Germany, Aug 13.-Prince Henry of Prussia to-day steered the lilly X across the finish line an easy winner over the other German and all the American Sonderklasse boats competing for Emperor Williams s cup. The Spokane was second, four minutes and 27 seconds behind the lilly X, beating the third boat. the Wittelsbach, winner of yester- days race, by one minute. 25 sec onds. The Wannsee was fourth, the Chewink VIII was fifth and the Mar blehead was last
 Prince Henry's victory was re- garded as due to exceptionally good fortune, the lilly X having gone to port after rounding the leeward mark at the beginning of the last leg and encountering fayoring slant of wind, was driven far ahead. Both before and after this strike of luck the lilly X was outsailed by the Spokane I and the Wittelsbach.
 Although the Germans have won two out of the five races for the cup, the Americans consider that the Spokane I has a good chance of win ming the next three, especially If light breezes prevail.
 The race to-day was three mile run to leeward and beat back to the starting line, twice around to complete the twelve mile course. The wind blew at from twelve to fourteen miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
FLEECED BOSTONIANS
Six Men Arrested and Held Un. der Heavy Bonds For Getting
 Money WrongfuIly.

Boston, Aug 13.-Following secret indictments for conspiracy to defraud persons through the so-called ''business chances" Boston police inspectors have arrested six men and held them in high bonds for trial. Other mer are said to be wanted in connection with the case. Those caught and held, and the amount of bail in each case, are as follows: Charles s. Stuart s7,5O0; Howard. Faust, $s.5O0; Joseph NJ. Levingtone, $4,500; William A. Sweet, $2,500; Henry A. Eyges, $2,5O0 and Frank A. McKinnon. Each de- fendants pleasded not guilty when ar raigned immediately after arrest, and all but Steuart and Faust, who se- cured bail, were locked up. The men are alleged to have aIIurei people to invest sums of money from $500 to 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Somewhat Improved.

Philadelphia, Aug. 13.-From the viewpoint of the companies the tele- graph strike situation here is some what improved over that of yester- day. The Western Union officials say they have practically full force of operators at work and that there i, little delay in the transmission of messages. While the Postal com pany is still badly hampered, 1t re- ports the conditions better than yes terday. This company mad only five men at work yesterday afternoon, but twenty were at their keys to-day. Some of the operators who were on vacations are returning to work. The strikers have the main offices of the two companies picketed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
CITY NEWS.

The annual report of the Ameri- can Mills Co has been filed. The officers are: President and ,reasur- CT. Archer ]. Smith; secretary, Rob ert F. Griggs.
 Two very important inspections will be held In Waterbury tomorrow. In the forenoon the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers. whose annual meeting will be held at Cheshire in the afternoon. will look over the experf- mental station in the city yarl and take in the sewage disposal plant tn South Brooklyn After enjoying a lunch at the rpoms of the Golf club the visitors will then proceed to Chcsh- Ire At o'clock in the afternoon tbe newspaper men of the city win meet at the Heilmann Brewing Co on Bank street to inspect it's new storage plant snd to transaet such other b1sinez< ns demands fhelr attention so fbzt e1- together tomorrow win be an erenf- fui day in the history of UatsrhEi-7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
WORK ON CLARK ST
Of More Interest to Town Plot
 terS Than Politics.

Hans Rasmussen was up town yes terday for the first time in three weeks. He has been on the sick list. MT Rasmussen refused to be interviewed on politics and dismissed the subject with the remark that so far as he knew people in Brooklyn and Town Plot are more interested in getting work started on Clark street than in anything else, and many are wondering when the thing will be started He hinted that there is some likelihood of the improve ment societies all over town sending a delegation to the board of direc- tors of the Waterbury Business Mems association to plead fer a let up on agitation for outside trolley exten- sions until Town Plot and other dis tricts of Waterbury that stand in great need of the service have it. He claims that no such condition ex- ists in any part of New England as we have in Waterbury.
 The trolley service is confined to a few of the main thoroughfares while in other places the cars run through all thickly settled sections, thus giv- ing the laboring class the benefit of the. service without having to walk anywhere from half mile to two miels and then pay five cents for a short ride. Mir Rasmussen says 1t is not so in any other town of this size and he lays the blame at the doors of every man, woman and child who has raised his hand in favor of trolley extension from here to any other town while so many feel the need of 1t at home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Will Confer To-day.

Oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug. 13.-Pre- sident Roosevelt will confer to-day with Secretaries Taft and Root and Postmaster General Meyer. The sec retary of war and the postmaster general were luncheon guests. Sec retary and Mrs Root will reach Oys- ter Bay on late train this afternoon and will remain at Sagamore Hill until tomorrow. Secretary Taft will prolong his visit until after the ar- rival of Secretary Root It Is ex- pected that he will take late train tonight for Washington. It was said at the executive offices that no mat ters of special importance were to be taken up at to-day's conference but that there were many routine affairs to receive attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Two of the Wrecked.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Aug 13.--A schooner which reached Payta yeste- day from the Labos Islands, South of Cape Aguja, Peru. had on board two passengers of the British steam CT Colombia, of Liverpool, belonging to the Pacific Steam Navigation Co, and bound from Guayaquil to south ern parts, recently totally wrecked at Seanz Point, Labos de Tierra Island. They say that when the steamer ran of the rocks the shock caused her boilers to explode. Of the ninety-seven persons on board only three, it appears, lost their lives. The surviving passengers save the two who have reached Payta re- mained on Labos Island. The mails and all the cargo of the Colombia, consisting of over 1000 tons, were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
smIIlnn.


 A smile is not q contortion. This statement would seem scarcely neces- sary were 1t not for the fact that one SO constantly sees men and women distorting their faces in a spasmodic effort to seem friendly or witty. Ri- diculous as 1t sounds. there is a proper way even to smile. First of all. do not smile at all unless there is real occa- sion for 1t. Next. smile slowly. Next, do not grin. And last. do not simper. Abolish the sarcastic smile of con tempt or patronage. the smile of sys cophancy. That is to say. realize that a sweet. amiable smile can come only from a sweet amIabIe personality and -go thou and do likewise"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Queer Smokes.

Tobacco" said a tobacconist, Ifs one of many herbs that are smoked. In the orient for instance. bhang, or cannabis. drug nat gives one the desire to caress peoples feet. goes into loads of pipes. Some savages smoke the leaves of the wild potato and the wild tomato. These bitter leaves are narcotic. They throw you into a stupor Pursued in, though, they bring on insanity. Some of the Swiss guides smoke mountain tobac- CO., weed that grows only at great heights. This produces an intoxica- ton akin to alcohol. Our Indians. when hard up. smoke holly and su- mach leaves. and the silvery leaves of Indian tobacco which every boy has chewed."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
woria,. charse. Against Kelsey.

ALBANY, N. T.. Aug. 13.-A repre- sentative of the New York World filed with Governor Hughes at the execu- tive chamber copy of charges prepar- cd under the direction of his newspa- per against Superintendent of Insur- ance Kelsey, alleging incompetency and failure to enforce the law. The governor. who was sitting in his shirt sleeves In his private office boring over documents, received the complaint and scanned 1t with interest. He declined to discuss it for publication, further than to say he would take it up imme- diately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Queer Signs in TokIo.

Maj. Gen. Hoad, who was the Aus traiian officer attached to the Japanese army during the war with Russia, saw some amusing shop signs in Tokio-"Head-cutter" over a barbers. Extract of fowls" over an egg sellers and Ladies furnished on the upstairs" in front of draper's. He had a mem orable 24 hours railway josrney in . compartment crammed with 70 men, women and children. He made res oiution not to fall asleep. but he woke up in the morning to find that "a pa tient little Japanese lady had been supporting his head on her shoul- der"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Inr.ru. and y.,,.

As old Farmer Mullins urged his horses up the steep ascent of a Yer. mont hill he observed that one Of the new boarders cast plying glance in the direction of the Of horse as 1t ls- bored to do it's share. Now. I sup pose said old Mullins. that some O you city folks think 1t kinder tough to make these critters take sech a hill: but 1t sint 50 mean as you think. It's a hig sight n'eaner to run 'em down hill. an I'll tell ys why. Nov. when . hoss runs uphIll. his vitals presses on his innards. bat when you run him dovn-hIIl. his innards presses on his vitais An' that's s' dern sight puss. nor. sin1 it7--Is1sr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
What Great ,.r.t.rs Work For.

No great writer has ever conscious. ly striven for deathless fame, writes H. NJ. Alden, in Harper's. Such a writer is wholly absorbed in his work. Any vague desire he may have hith- erto nourished is displaced by a dis tnct vision of beauty and truth which eclipses every ultefior object, demand. ing only and imperatively its own em- bodiment Like Horace, he must be able to say exegi monumentum before he exclaims Non onnis moriarl The prosperity of writers with readers of their own generation is no security for their hold upon posterity. In present conditions 1t would almost seem that the near regafd is won at the expense of the future. It may be that hereafter each new generation must. because of its new and more exigent demands, have and cherish only Its own au- thors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
wffe Yon,t i.et Iifm.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. Aug. ls.-- Although the Republicans of this coun. T had practically settled upon coun- cilman William Riddle as the party's candidate for state senator this fall. he will not run. When several leaders consulted with Mr. Riddle be was frank with them. He felt highly hon ored at the proffer of the nomInatio- and would like to take 1t and serve hi county in Trenton. but he said h.
 wife would not let him. He said hi
 wife objected to his entering upon du ties that would keep him out at night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Evsn Na,ur, Need, Adx.rtI,Ina.

It Is worth while to note the stern fact that even the wonders of creation do not actually attract any special at- tention unless some advertising man gets busy. The railroads really make Niagara falls go. the Philfstine truly says They are advertising It contin- sally as a continuous performance and filling people with a desire to go there. then transporting them for a consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Three Wires Opened.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-The Associated Press opened three of its main leased wire circuits out of Chicago at [ o'clock this morning. On the big trunk line from New York to Chi cage, taking in the cities of Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Washington, Pitts burg, Cleveland and Detroit, only the city of Toledo was missing when the wire opened. The southern circuit to Indianapolis. Columbus and Louis ville was working to those three cities. The northern circuit, cover ing Milwaukee, St Paul, Minneapolis. Duluth and Superior was opened with the regular stan of press oper- ators copying at all those cities.
 The southern circuit was opened from Louisville to Nashville, Bir- mingham. Chattanooga and Mem phis.
 The circuit to Kansas City and the Pacific coast was not set, and cities on those circuits were being served with news reports over the regular commercial wires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Conditions Same as Yesterday.

Rochester. Aug 13.-The early weather conditions for the third of the Canada's cup races to-day were about the same as yesterday morn- ing, southwest breeze blowing from six to eight miles an hour. rippling the river and making heavier sea on Lake Ontario out beyond the ends of the long piers. It was learned that no changes are contemplated in either crew. Skipper Hanan may make some changes in the Seneca $ canvas. To-day's race will be sailed over a triangular course seven miles to the leg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
MOROS REFUSED
Four Thousand of Them Attack Casablanca Governor is
 Dismissed.

Tangier, Aug 13.-Four thousand Moors attacked Casablanca yesterday, but were repulsed.
 Siboubeker, governor of Casablanca, has been dismissed for having abettcd the massacre of Europeans at that place. Siboubeker is now prisoner on board the French cruiser Gloire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
FIRE LOSSES HEAVY.
And Insurance Companies Withdraw
 After the Big Fire.

Boston. Aug. 13.-The great losses suffered by fire insurance companies doing business in San Francisco at the time of the fire and earthquake there has caused the recent with drawal from Massachusetts of two companies and the changing of an- other from the fire to the marine in surance line. The Alliance Assur- ance company of London withdrew week ago, and the Empire Surety company of New York has also given notice of its withdrawal The insur- ance commissioners have also been notified of the intention of the feder- al insurance company of New Jersey to change it's business from fire in- surance to marine insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Woman Killed in Riot.

Belfast, Ireland, Aug 13.-Durine the rioting last night woman ana two men were killed. A recurrence of the disturbance is expected to- night. The magistrates are sitting continuously in the police courts ana captured rioters are taken before them at the point of the bayonet. Rein forcements are expected from Dublin and a searchlight company of army engineers is on its way here from AL dershot camp. Some Of the streets were strung with barbed wire to en- tangle the cavalry and the gas mains were cut by the rioters last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Hore to Fina Glrr. slayer.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Forty detec. lives were called to headquarters last night to receive a list of the jewels stolen from the home of Harry Mack, POS East Sixty-second street. In. this way the police hope to find a clew to the murderer or murderers of Sophie Heckler, the servant in the Mack home, who was found dead in the house after 1t had been robbed and set on fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
bod Propo.aI Of MarrIaoe.

That celebrated painter of flower and figure subjects. William Hunt was on one occasion commissioned by q gentleman to paint his portrait in the attitude of kneeling and holding in his hand an open scroll wherenpon was written declaration of love and an offer of marriage. The lady to whom this unusual proposal of mar riage was sent, replied with a chalk drawing of herself with a sheet of pa per in her hand on which was in- scribed a laconic Yes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Thomas Order. All Ont.

Boston. Aug 1s.-Presldent ]. J. McCarty of the telegraphers' union In Boston has received an order from President Thomas. the deputy presi- dent of the national union. command ing him to call all the Boston men out on strike and to reach as many as he can in New England with the same order As a result of this order thirty-fve operators In the Postal and almost the entire Western Union force walked out this after noon. Seven of the operators em- ployed around the Associated Press circuit outside Of Boston also cuit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Situation Ut New York.

New York, Aug i3.--All during last night pickets of the strikers pa trolled in front of the buildings of the telegraph companies and sought to turn back strike breakers. Their methods were perfectly orderly and those who did not heed the persua- sions of the pickets were permitted to proceed to the offices of the com pany withotu molestation. The po- lice reserves from several stations were on duty during the night to prevent any trouble, btu there was nothing for them to do. The police, reported to-day that there had been no trouble during the night at any of the branch offices of the companies throughout the city. There was a gathering of striking operators iD City hall park opopsite the Postal Telegraph building late last night, but the crowds soon dispersed.
 The Associated Press east circuit from New York to Boston and New England points also opened on time with full force of operators.
 There were some affecting scenes in all the excitement attending the gath ering of the striking operators at their local union headquarters to-day. Old grap-hairde veterans of the key who had remained with the companies for years were brokenhearted at the turn of events. Several had forfeited their rights to n pension fund. which had been accommodating for their benefit for many years. while others felt that it would be difficult for them to find em- 'ployment again because of their ad- vanced years.
 The strike situation in the Asso- ciated Press showed marked im- provement to-day oyer that of last night, and the reports from various points showed that the news events of the worM were being coifected and distributed to the newspapers of the country with fair degree of fullness and promptness
 Officers of the United Press asso- citations said to-day their full force of operators were at work on their leased wires and that the transmits sion of news was proceeding uninter- ruptedly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
TROOPS FIRE ON MOB.
Belfast Rioters suffer After Refusing to Disperse.

{ BELFAST, Aug 13.-Serious and ia. tai disorders occurred here again last night The troops fired into the crowd, and woman and man were shot dead and number of others were seriously wounded
 The riot act was read, but the mad. dened mob refused to disperse and kept up terrific fusillade of stones, broken bottles and brlckbats against the police and the military. Bayonet and baton charges failed to rout the frenzied rioters, and ultimately the or der to fire was given.
 RIoting continued until nearly mid night. The rioters stretched chains across the streets to impede the move ments of troops, who charged the mob no less than forty times Six volleys were fired into the mob, and official reports state that three were killed and six seriously and hundreds slight ly wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Affected by Strike.

New York, Aug 13.-The yarie$ commercial interests of New York were scarcely affected by the tele- graphers' strike The dry goods busi- ness and allied trades are the largesr m which New York engages. The large wholesale houses were concerned about the strike, but representatives, or practically all of them said their business would not be affected seri- ously unless the strike tied up the general business of the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
For Interpat,.n.l proth-rhoos.

CAMBRIDGE. England. Aug. 1s.- The third congress of the Esperantish was opened in the New Theater here last evening The opening address wa delivered by President Zsmsnhoff. who explained that the whole object of Es- perantism was the promotion of feel ings of international brotherhood Some twelve or fifteen hundred dele gates from all parts of the world gave the president a rousIng reception
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-13
Trouble at Pitt.burr.

Pittsburg. Aug 13.-Because an operator employed by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Gallery refused to handle a message of the Western Union Co. he may be discharged. The strikers in Pittsburg say that the order of railroad telegraphers is likely to be involved if the man is and every man will be called out.