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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
ANOTHER GIRL KILLED. New York Cobbler Asked to Explain
 Was in Bristol

New York, Aug. 1.-The excitement caused in this city by the recent atro- cious crimes against wome nand child. ren was greatly increased to-day by the discovery of the body of an eight year-old girl in the cellar of an east side tenement The girl had been as- saulted and then murdered. There were marks on the throat. indicating that the little one had been strangle,l.
 The girls name was Katie Erit- sehler, daughter of German waiter, By order of Coroner Hamburger, Cae- tano Rippolone, cobbler. who keeps 2 shop in the building where the murdered girl lives, was taken to Headquarters and asked to explain hts absence from the city on last Fri day. one day after Katie disappeared. In reply he said that he had gone to Bristol. Connecticut. to close bar gain for shop Tn that place. He showed letters from Italians in that place to corroborate his statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
sr WAS THE BEST HE COULD DO
Hotel Man Made Up In Charges for,
 Poor Accommodations.

The colonel had put up for tho night at wretched hotel in a village in the southwest. and when ready to leave in the morning he was handed a bill of three dollars. He was no kicker. but that thing seemed so much like robbery that he said: Landlord. the meals have eaten have been poor very poor" T don't dispute it." was the reply. And the room was simply rat hole' Mighty pore room, sah." And yet you have charged me just the same as if had stopped at first class hotel" Yes. I had to do 1t" And will you kindly explain?" per sisted the colonel. Well, it's like this, sab, l traded Q sawmill for this tav- ern month ago l don't know noth- ing about the business aud everybody says I'll fail and know l will. but meantime I'm going to do the best I can. I cant better the rooms nor the fodder. but can charge at the rate of three dollars day and make every traveller think he's been putting in time at waldorf-Astoria. Three dol lars, please. No mistake about your bill. sahr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
ARMY DISBANDED
Japanese Troops Surrounded Korean Barracks After Is-
 sue of Proclamation.


 , Seoul. Aug 1.--Ats10 o'clock last night Japanese troops surrounded the. Korean barracks after an i'm perial proclamation had been issued disbanding the Korean army, com posed of 1000 men. Several hun dred Koreans gathered at the Great Bell during thunder storm were dispersed by company of Japanese soldiers The outlets from the Korean army barracks are guarded by machine guns. Two thousand of the Seoul garrison will be disarmed and disbanded to-day.
 The proclamation disbanding the troops says that the disbanded sol diers will be granted one years pay. The emperor's body guard will not be disbanded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
onlx 1uo ln the seer.t.

firm his farm Judge Blank was iI ,he habit af supplying the preachers of all the chaFchas with -four. corn. hay and vegetables free of cost He also kept the country supplied with venison from the herd of deer vhich he kept for many years He built a bix smokehouse In the rear Of his grounds One night. unseen himseHl he saw a man emerge frUm the snokehouse with a side os pork on his shoulder. He recognized the h. truder. but said nothing A week af- .tereard the fellow approached him. saying: Judge. understand you had Rome meat stolen from your smoke Fhouser The old judge raised his hand dsprecztingiy end said: "shl No one co earth knows anything about that but you and ma
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
COMMISSION BILL
Passed By Senate To-Day and Inc Five Members Are
 Named.

Hartford, Aug. 1.--When tho senate met for the last time to-day Sena- tor Walsh presented a public utilities commission bill, which was passed unanimously and then sent to the house where it was also passed. Tn part the bill is as follows:
 Resolved by this assembly that Marcus H. Holcomb. Thomas D. Brad~ street, Charles Phelps. F. II. Wood- ward and Washington F Wilcox ara hereby appointed commission fo consider the laws of this state, relut- ing to public service corporations and to report to the next general assembIT.' legislature to correct such evils am defects as they may find to exiat there, or any legislature which th0y.. may deem desirable for the public in- terests. The comptroller was ordered to draw on the treasury for such amounts as was necessary to pay f0r clerical hire and for the labors of tta. commission"
 The senate took up the veto of tho governor on the bill permitting the sale of liquors near agricultural fair grounds and adopted an amendment striking out the name of the town of Windham. As this met with no obs jection of the governor 1t was passed without dissent
 When the senate recessed shortly after two o'clock this afternoons neither branch of the house had conn pleted business, but 1t is thought the final adjournment would be possible late in the afternoon. The long de$ bates in the morning took up consid{ erable time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
WI.

A witty man is dramatic perform CT; in process of tiue he can no more exist without applause than he can exist without air; if bis audience be small. or if they are inattentive. or If a new wit defrauds him of any DOT ton of his admiration. it Is all over with him--he sickens and Is extin- guished. The applause of the thea ter on which he performs is so es- sential to him that he must obtain 1t at the expense of decency, friend ship and good feeling. = Sydney Smith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
HARD WORK AHEAD
Public Service Commission of New York Investigating
 Merger Cases.

New York, Aug. 1.-The public service commission of Greater New York, created by the legislature at the earnest request of Governor Charles E. Hughes to regulate public utilities, will to-day begin the most important task 1t has undertaken since its creation. This work, an in yestigation into the merger of the transit facilities of Manhattan and the Bronx, has long been demanded by the public, through the medium of the press Charges that have been made are that the stocks of the merg- ed railroad properties, which include the subway, elevated and street rail- ways. have been heavily watered, and that the transit facilities offered the public are grossly inadequate. The mrged railroads are known under the name of the Interborough-Metro- politan company. and August Bel mont and Thomas F. Ryan are the men in control. Theodore P Shonts formerly chairman of the Panama canal commission, has recently be come president of the company.
 William R. Wilcox, chairman of the public service commission, and until recently postmaster of New York, will preside at the investiga- tion, which will be conducted by William M. Wins, the special investi- gator employed by the commission MT Twins, who is successful lawyer has gained fame second only tc that of Governor Hughes as a keen inquisitor in public investigations. The first session of the investiga- tion, which is to be held In the alder manic chamber of the city hall, will begin at two o'clock this afternoon MT Shonts will be the first witness and he will be followed in turn by H. H. Vreeland. president of the New York City railway; 0ren Root, jr general manager of that corporation Vice-President and Manager E. P Bryan of the Interborough-Met tan, and General Superintendent Frank Hedley, who has charge of it: subways.
 Tn investigation at first will bt concerned chiefly with the traffic sidt of the merger. Later the financia side will be gone into very fully. | 1t probable that experts will be re tained to examine the books of the corporations. and that experts or transportation, replacement, electric lity, and so forth. will be called tc give testimony which will form tn, basis for an estimate of the cost o operation and maintenance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
CITY NEWS.

Mary and William Mccoy have sold their house and lot on Laurel street to William W. Scoheld.
 Miss NettIe McIlroy of Wood street and Miss Carrie Percy of North Willow street are spending a week at Savin Rock
 Barney Alden surrendered himself at the police station to-day as be is wanted for aiding in an assault on Special Officer Roach at Lakewood last evening.
 The annual report of the W. c. Langley Furniture company. incor- porated. has been filed. The officers are president. w C. Langley; secre- tary and treasurer. H. ". Langley.
 Agnes, the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George eKane of III ScoviIl street, died this morning. The funeral will be held at 5 o'clock to- morrow afternoon with interment In Calvary cemetery.
 Now Is the time to par your sub scriptIon to the Democrat If you want the August number of the Wo- mant Home Companion free. All that is necessary is to pay sour sub scription at the Democrat ofzcs In advance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
EnthuslastIe.

A dve-year-old boy recently com menced attending Sunday school. and became deeply interested in the teach ings he received. After one or two lessons had been given him he ex- pressed a strong wish for sling shot" His fond mother was rather astonished at the request. and asked the young hopeful why he wanted such thing. His reply was prompt and to the point. At Sunday school" said he. they told story of little boy that killed big giant with a slings and want one"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
DEATHS IN JULY
From Violent Cause There We're no Last Month. 2s From
 Drowning.

New Haven. Aug 1.-Deaths from violent causes reached the maximum figure of the year in July with a total of 10. Of the specific causes of death drowning led with twenty six and was followed closely by train fatalities with twenty-five. There was one homicide and twelve sui- cides, of the latter three each being by poison and asphyxiation, and two by shooting. Of other fatalities ten were by fall. four each from suffoca- tion, poison and being crushed, and six died from the heat and six from burning. Lockjaw had three vic tins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
LETTERS WIPED OUT DEBT.
Tender Misslves Certainly for Once
 Answered Good Purpose.


 There was great rejoicing in the New Brooklyn church in Sickleryille. N. J., when the last dollar of the debt against the parsonage was paid. The raoney was raised in popular man ner. Every female member of the church wrote letter to all the boys that were her schoolmates in bygone days. no matter where they now lived. soliciting contributions. The men members likewise wrote to their T ,hoolgirl sweethearts of long ago.
 any a pleasant correspondence de-
 Hoped, and 1t is said some of the stters were calculated to revive the spark of affection that was hndled when the writers were youngsters. but as husbands and wives were allowed to read one another's letters not a case of jealousy Is recorded. Tho money came in so fast that in a short time the entire debt was paid on. and as the contributions are still coming in the parsonage will be frightened by a new coat of paint <,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
SITUATION ACUTE
Fourteen Thousand Miners in Inc Piitsburg District May
 Co Ont To-Night.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 1.-The sltua- ton between 14,000 miners In the Pittsburg district and the Pittsburg Coal company has reached a critical stage and by tonight it is thought . big strike will be In progress.
 President Francis Feehan, of the Miners union, announces that the min CTS are tired of the attitude of the Pittsburg company regarding the com plaint of the men that the wage agree ment is being repeatedly violated by the employers. In the event that some proposition Is not received by the union to-day it Is said the order for general strike will be issued
 The Plttsburg Coal company says the complaints said to exist by the miners are not known to them. They allege also that the union officials have made no efforts to show them where they have violated the agree ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
nIrrcnME oF HOLY WAR

Tangier. Aug. 1.-Doctor Merle. woh arrived here last night on the German ship which brought a num- Der of Jews and other refugees from casablanca. is the bearer of a reeSSss=s:: reSSsss {: to the French charge d'aifaires here showing that the slaughter of ,Euorpeans in Casablanca was an out come of a holy war preached by the -lrabs for the exterminatlon of Europeans.
 On Monday a number of Arab chiefs entered Casablanca and de- handed that the harbor improvement Eorks cease. The pasha of Casabl- Anca pointed out that this work was being done with the sanction of the sultan, whereupon the chiefs replied k.aaf tie sultan vas no longer their hler as he obeyed the christians They then began to ineite the natives tt extsrminate all Jews and Europeans in the town
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
THE PRICE OF OIL.
May Take Drop If Local Companies
 Continue to Fight.


 There is a lively fight on in this city just at present between the Standard Oil company and the Con- necticut oil company In which the latter concern seems to have had the better of the argument to date. The storekeepers are getting the benefit of the competition for there has been cut within a week on kerosene oil, gasolene and benzine. Up to a week ago kerosene oil was selling for nine cents a gallon wholesale, but the Standard company reduced it's price to eight and a half although the cut is said to effect this city only. Ben zine had been selling for thirteen and half cents a gallon and a cent was Topped of the price of this ar- ticle. Gasolene was also lowered from fifteen and a half to fifteen.
 Of course the Connecticut com pany followed in the footsteps of the big concern and cut its prices ac- cordingly.
 It is said that the Connecticut company has cut into the trade of the Standard to such an extent since 1t has placed its wholesale wagon on the streets that the big combine thinks the situation in this city is alarming.
 Manager Knapp who has recently been placed in charge of the Stand ards office in this city is said to be a nephew of H. H. Rogers. He sue ceeded Manager Warren who quit the Standard last Saturday because 1t is said that Knapp. who was sent to this city to look things over, thought that his services were no longer needed. Naturally public sentiment Is with the local concern and from all accounts it Is being patroniTed la a liberal manner.
 At the office of the Connecticut company to-day it was said that the concern had now two-thirds of the wholesale trade of the dty. and the Standard was doing its utmost to get back some of the trade 1t has lest.
 There was no one at the ofAce of the Standard willing to talk about the situation in this city as Manager Knapp could not be located.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
TROUBLE IN ARMY.
Officers of s. N. E. Branch Have vot
 ed to Secede.

Providence, R. l., Aug 1.-The offi- cers of the Southern New England branch of the American Salvation army have voted to secede from the main branch and establish q new body working on the same lines under the name of the Christian army. Their action Is due to the arrest in Brooklyn, N. r., last "Wednesday of Gen Charles F. Ross. head of the Southern New England branch. Dissatisfaction with the manner in which the army is con- ducted is given as the reason for the secession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
Answered,

The would-be sutfragette was hay Ing the usual dinner.table argument with her alleged lord and master. re- lates Harper's Weekly. when that un- happy individual. finding himself in a close corscr. yentured the unfortunate query: How on earth would you earn a living If 1t wasn't for me7" q don't know. John." the lady replied. If lost you don't know where I'd get another io5.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
Lightning Splits sia Tree.

The peculiar pranks played by q bolt of lightning on an oak tree at tracked hundreds of people yesterday to Wissahickon avenue near Lincoln lake, says the Philadelphia Record. The tree. which was fully 125 feet tall. was struck during the electric storm recently and was split down distance of 75 feet, the halves falling in opposite directions. Fifty feet of the upper part was stripped of bark. and most peculiar thing was that the roots were torn completely out of the ground and hurled considerable dis tance. while circle of bark four feet high was left standing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
Stanley ...t.

It is a good story of Henry M. Stanley, after his return from Africa, when writing his Dark Continent" He used to spread his reference maps on the floor of his room, and one day, after searching for map which he much needed, he spoke to his assist ant, who found 1t near the fireside. with Stanley's cat on it asleep. He started to turn the cat of. when Stanley said: Never mind-don't disturb the cat. I'll get along with out the map until the cat wakes up." The cat slumbered on, and not until she rose did the famous explorer reach for his map.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
nr,.r,ov, Flr, In rr.

New ToTk had a mysterious srs tks ether day. which attracted the stts1- ton of a multitude of people and for c shcrt lime blocked travel and trsfse cr Broadway An old linden tree nesf the Rector street aide of Trinity ehurrhJsrd began to emit volumes q smoke. and Ia . minute more . tongns q fans rhot ID out Of the hollow tru1k snt Isnifsd ths scsat foilzxs ed cd trtgz Wkzf started the tree ts blz1s sp is matter of sueurork. sut 10 tosbt | wss cazsst bT sPoa- txnecus cc1bsztisn- The cd tree. cr rhst is lsft cf tke original trunk. is criy f1 fsst kfxn. and IocG 60 4ll slss but the uaak Hrd wh<t r<1<faA ef tks ciz rpokx u1fer o. fspza4 havs tiszzp<zre4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
BOSTON OWNS MACHINE.
Auto Was in Collision and the
 Chauffeur is Missing.

Shrewsbury, Mass, Aug 1.-Henry T. Warrington, who was injured last night during a.quarrel with three un-, known men, was apparently in a sat- isfactorys condition to-day. It is thought now that Harrington was not stabbed as at first reported. He was badly beaten and it is believed that a wound on his shoulder was inflicted by some heavy weapon, possibly an au- tomobile crank. The quarrel follow- ed collision between Harrington's wagon and automobile No 22,397, said to be owned by the school department of the city of Boston. Blows follow ed dispute as to the responsibility for the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
HoNnRs AWARDED.

Oxford. Aug. 1.-The examiners in the finals sof the classical school have awarded honors to three AmerI- cans holding Rhodes scholarships. F. H. Forbes of Massachusetts. wins first class honors. c. C. Vincent of Ohio second class. and R. H. Coon of Nebraska fourth class honors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
ONE LIFE LOST.

Boston, Aug. Lit was learned definitely to-day that one life was lost during the celebration attending the dedication of the new bridge con- meeting Boston and Cambridge last night. Jacob Berkman. years old, was pushed into the water by the surging crowd on the Cambridge side of the river and drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
ICE DRIVER UNHAPPY.
He Attempted to Take His Life This
 Afternoon.

Driver Williams. an employe of the Waterbury Ice corporation, attempt ed suicide by taking poison on Cherry street this afternoon about 3:30. It is said that Williams had trouble with his wife and became so Respondent that he decided to end his life Aid was summoned in time and by means of a stomach pump the poison was ex- tracted from Williams's stomach. He will live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01

Boston, Aug 1.-Automobile No 22,- 397 which was in an accident at Shrewsbury last night, according to the automobile register, is the prop erty of the Boston school department School House Commissioner Charles Logue states that he does not know who could have had the car last night. Yesterday morning Mr Logue ordered the chauffeur, man unknown to him and an employe of the manufacturers of the car as demonstrator, to take the machine into the garage and re- port to him at o'clock to-day. Since then he has seen nothing of the chau- ffeur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
EIGHT RACES TO-DAY.

Providence R. l.. Aug l.-Eight races were on the program of to-day's events in connection with the meet of the motor cyclists in this city. The morning races were held on the Black stone boulevard. while the afternoon events were run off at the Hllrs Grove track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
FORTY WERE KILLED.

Washington. Aug 1.--A dispatch from Consul General Sammons at Se- oul, Korea, says that forty Koreans were killed or wounded to-day ill a fight precipitated by the disarming of the Korean army. The casualties of the Japanese were very slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
COLLAPSE or HOTEL.

Hong Kong. AHz 1.-The old part of the HeaE Kong botei collapsed to- da- It is believed that there were some casualties. but nothing fs 1e1- nlfsly known- he hofeI vas popnInr witb Americzns Eoinx tc and from Manila.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
WAS FOUND DEAD.
President of Bank Found This Morn-
 ing in Swimming Pool.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.--Edmund R. Watson, president of the Northern National bank and treasurer of the Henry Hess Brewing company of this city, was found dead in the swim ming pool Of the Columbia club early to-day. MT Watson's family is away and he had spent much of the sum- mer at the club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
A CRUISE IN GERMAN WATERS

Croustndt. August i.--Emperor Nithola left here to-day on board the imperial yacht Standarf for a cruise En German watsrA where he will meet Emberor William The stand art is escorted by four FsrshIps- The empress Of Russia bsde farewell to dls majesty here and then returned tk peterhor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Unsettled weather with scattering showers tos night and Friday. Light variable winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-01
Effect and Cause.

"He has an apprehensive look about the eyes" Yes. his wife has just entered the room. Cleveland Plain Dealer.