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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
.MARKSONTHROAT
Young Widow Found Murdered in Her Apartments in Brook
 lyn Last Night
BEATEN WITH GAS PIPE

New York, Aug 21.-The Brook lyn police today arrested three men in an effort to find the murderer of Mrs Lena Scham, young wicow, whose body was found in her apart ments in Flushing avenue, Brooklyn, last night, with her skull crushed, the arteries in4one wrist severed aAd marks of strargler's hand on her throat. A piece of gas pipe wfich had been wrenched from the gas range in the kitchen lay. near the body and the police believe the n.uf- derer made Use of it to bed. Mrs Scham over ire head They have no cue to the identity of the murderer and the three men under arrcst ale Eeld as witnesses in the hone of as certaining whether Mrs Scham re- ceiyed any caller at her home.
 She was last seen alive by the oc- cupants of the same building on Sur day evening when she returned from a picnic and was escorted to the door Of the building by the three .woHen who had accompanied her. Th ip,ir- der was only discovered when other tenants of ;hs building noted that Mrs Sham was silent and lto.tn21 the police. Her body was found yins on the floor and the rooms were in great disorder.
 The witnesses held are John Burke, butcher, who lived in the same building, Otto Framing and George Bohm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
RESERVOIRS LOW
Situation in Waterbury Becom.
 ing Alarming.

AS a result of the visit of City En- glneer Cairns and Mayor Thoms to the Branch on Monday afternoon where they saw the alarming condi- tion of fthereservoir because of the con tinued dry spell special meeting of the board of works will be called for early next week unless there is q change in the weather by that timr The situation in .1S99 was thought to be bad, but it is nothing in comparl- son to the present condition. The reservoir is more than half empty and all the streams running into 1t are practically dried up The city engln- ger says that 1t is the worst hc ever saw. The reservoir is now eleven and one half feet below the spillway and is diminishing at the rate of twenty seven inches week. If there should be no rain 10 relieve the situation the present supply would last about 30 days. But meanWhfle the water will begin to get poor N
 City Engineer Cairns ssald to-day that the mayor would take no action until the end of the week. If by that time no rain has fallen ito fill her up," the public works commissioners will be asked to step in to adopt some measures that will curtan the use of the water Engineer Cairns Is not ili favor of discontinuing water for sprinkllng purposes T am of tn. opinion that water used for sprinkling the streets Is used in legitimate manner he said to-day ''and If those persons who are continually wasting water would only exercise a llt;ie care. there would he no need of abolishing sprinkling even for time"
 Superintendent of Water William Kennedy also realizes the seriousness of the situation and is forming plans to get along in the best way possible. If there is no rain before next week the East Mountain reservoir. which supplies the high water service. will be used to supply the eastern section of the city. which is on the low ser vice. The East Mountain reservoir is at present in good condition, un. doubtedly perhaps n large number of the taxpayers on the hien water ser vice are metered and O, course are much more careful about the amouns of aqua consumed than If they were allowed to use 1t just as they pleas ed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Nothing Else to Do.

Several teachers who were assigned to the city playgrounds were discuss ing the amusing and diversified ambi- tions of the tots in their charge as to what they hope to be when they grow up.' A teacher told of one little girl who in all sincerity gave her reply that was not likely to make her vain. Would you like to teach children when you become a young lady?" was the question. "Nom," was the empahtic reply. What would you like to do?" persisted the teacher. If I am pretty I'll be an actress" came the answer. But suppose you are homely?" asked the teacher. Well, then, of course I'll have to be teacher" said the child.-Philadel- phia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
s,udI., Q, yw.nII. chmIn,I,.

Arthur Mcdonald of Washington describes in the Medical Record three sorts of studies entered into by him of juvenile criminals. The first is physical defects of s5 young crim- inals Some of these defects are normal In lower races and in animals The most frequent taints are keredi- tary nervous diseases. sS per cent. lung diseases. sI per cent: alcohol Ism. a per cent; insanity. q per cent: epilepsy. 3z per cent. mental backusrdness. % per cent Sext cones a study of go children iron s to 17 years of are ia q rsfornstoFy Fe~ of the parents were crinlnslz Many of ths children were abandoned Last Is given the history of q erim inzi burn cssi< This ehiia vas xi- vars znmsnkxsabis. sad had nznT pkTzi<1l fsfs'rtx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
TYSON. MUST ANSWER
Man Who Was Racing His Aulo With Paul MacC cCormack Must
 Co Before Coroner.

South Norwalk, Aug 21.-Cor- oner Doten of Bridgeport has been in communication with Medical Ex- aminer s. H. Huntington, and ne has recommended that warrant be i>- sued for the arrest of John H. Tyson of Riverside, who was racing with Paul MacCormac at the time of last weeks fatality. A charge of violat- ing the automobile state law will he preferred against him, but it will b- some time before the, warrant can be served, as he is on another trip to Maine. The condition of MacCor- mac was reported as about the same to-day, and he may live some time longer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
bonn D. nrm.na. nl. r..

CHICAGO. Aug. 2l.-United States Marshal Hoy received a letter from Mr. Rockefeller saying that he desired to collect what money was due him as a witness at the recent hearing before Judge IandIs. A blank affidavit was forwarded to him. and he returned 1t. swearing that he had traveled l.449 miles to appear before Judge Landis. The government will allow him 10 cents a mile one way and sI.50 for his witness fee for one day. The check for $T3.a5 will be sent to Mir ROcke- feller as soon as he has signed the payroll which has been forwarded to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
FORTUNE OF s1O,o0o
Bristol Laborer Picked Out and Told 10 Go 10 Boston and
 Receive Ii.

Bristol, Aug 21.-John Mullen, n laborer who had been on tunnel work at Pequabuck, two miles from here. was informed alst night that he had been left S10,000 by the death of a relative in Boston. An elderly gen. tleman, who declined to give his name, came here and began looking over the laborers employed on the tunnel work. On the gang at Pe.. quabuck he selected Mulen and told him that he had been looking for him for several months and had searched several railroad yards in this state Mullen was suspicious, but after being told of the legacy and the particulars he went with the stranger to Boston presumably to claim the $10,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21

a z a- vfolinist Reported Lcrt Ir the Alps. NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Francis Req Macaiillcn., the American violinist whose, genius has attracted attention both in this country and abroad. is reported in cable advices to be lost in the Alps. The violinist is twenty two years of age and a native of Mari etta. Ohio, where his father S NJ. MacMillen. was once engaged in news paper work. Francis made his Ameri- can debut at Carnegie hall, this city, on Dee. II last, with the. New York Symphony orchestra. He has the dis. tinction of being the first American to win the annual competition at the Royal Conservatory of Belgium for the highest honors in violin playing. At the time he was but sixteen years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
WAS SOON TO DE CHANGED.
Young Woman's Name of Little 6ene. fit to Conductor.

A young colored woman ripped her self in leaving street car out near the edge of the city a few days ago and fell into the street, relates the Denver Post She was not hurt, but. following the company's custom. the conductor asked her for her name. "Ah isn't hunt" she said. T know that" said the conductor, but must have your name. please" Well. nah name is Miss Pansy so-and-So." she said. The conductor thanked her and she started away. Before reaching the curblng she turned with grin on her face: Say. white man. she called. "dat name won't do yo no good" -Why not? Isn't It your right nameT asked the conductor. "Yassah." she said. but it won't be aftah tonight. Ah'm goin' to git mahried tonight" Then she disappeared around corner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
When New. 1r.y.I.d Slowly.

All of us have heard legends of the rapidity with which news travelled be- fore the era of telegraphs by means which have been compared to the ap- pie thrown from hand to hand An event In the Napoleonie epopee clearly illustrates how far we have progressed in this respect during the last hundred years. On June 1i. 1907. the meteoric emperor defeated the Russians on the bloody field of Friedlsnd. capturing 1es.000 prisoners. Only about mid night on Saturday. June 27. did q courier reach St Cloud to convey the news to Josephine. whose feminine mind did not penetrate the figuratiye significance of the "iss.O0o fuslls. . and Paris only learned the news on the afternoon of the 2sth. when 1t lost no time In throwing itself into raptures. They danced all night through in the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
ALL NIGHT SESSION
Changes Proposed in inc Eyicted Tenants Bill We're All
 Rejected.

London, Aug 21.-With the Irish nationalists very wide awake and nearly everybody else asleep after a night long session, the house of commons at S:S0 this morning began the consideration of the house of lords amendments to the eyicted tenants bill, Practically all the changes introduced in the bill ty the upper house were rejected aud at 7:45 a. m. the weary legislators went home, after appointing committee to confer with, the lords and attempt to arrange the differences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
SUIT IS DROPPED
Counsel For Next Friends in the Baker.Eddy Contention Gives
 Up tbe Fight
NOTHING IN THE CASE

Concord, N H., Aug. 21.-The famous suit in equity brought on Mar. l last by George w. Glover, son ot Mrs Mary Baker G. Eddy and others as next friends against Calvin s. Frye and others, to secure an ac- counting of the property of the aged founder and head of the Christian Science church, came to an abrupt end to-day Immediately after the opening of court in the continued hearing regarding Mrs Eddy's com potency before Judge Edgar Aldrich and his co-masters, William E. Chand- Ter, senior counsel for the next friends, announced that counsel for the next friends had filed with the clerk of the court motion for the dismissal of the suit. He said that there were many reasons for this action but the principal one was "the unprofitableness of any immediate re- suit of decision in our favor upon the exact issue as now framed, com pared with the burdens and disad- vantages to be endured by us, both before and after such a decision
 This was the second day of the sec ond week of the masters hearing upon the competency of Mrs Eddy Upon the masters taking their seats William E. Chandler, senior counsel for the next friends, addressed the court, saying.
 May 1t please the court, it will doubtless be relief to the masters to be informed that the counsel for the next friends have this day filed with the clerk of the court motion for the dismissal of the pending suit and that they hereby withdraw their appearance before the masters with out asking from them any finding upon the question submitted to them by Judge Chamberlin. There are many reasons for this action. The principal one arises from consider ation of the unprofitableness of any immediate result of decision in our favor upon the exact issue as now framed, compared with the burdens and disadvantages to be endured by us. both before and after such de- cision. The suit has been almost wholly altruistic in its nature and not single dollar of the large for tune whose existence is disclosed. or which might be enlarged in eonse- quenee of this suit, can become at this time the property of the next fria le leo timental in their character, overcom- ing the strong desire of the next friends to prove the facts and vindi- cate the reasons upon which the suit has been based--which however is now hereby dismissed"
 MT Chandler then formally pre- sented motion for the dismissal of the suit.
 Mir Streeter. counsel for Mrs Eddy in her behalf, at once presented mo- tion that the masters proceed with the hearing and determine her com potency to manage her business af- fairs.
 "If we are allowed to proceed, !" said Mir Streeter, I've would show you that on Feb 12. 1907. Mrs Eddy began to arrange for the management of her property for the rest of her life and to provide for her kindred during that time
 Mir Streeter reviewed the progress of the accounting suit. which he characterized as primarily an assault by great newspaper upon a great religion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
FIRE IN LAUNDRY
Crew of the Big Ocean Liner Frederick Der Crosse Had
 a Lively Time.

New York, Aug 21.-The officers and crew of the big trans-Atlarstic steamer Frederick der Crosse had an exciting few minutes with a rather, stubborn fire which started in the ships laundry last Monday night, according to report made upon the arrival of the steamer here to-day. The flames destroyed thirty bags of linen and spread to the bakery. The fire, fighters confined the blaze to those two apartments, and the loss was not heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
FUNERALS AT BRISTOL.
Automobile Victims Cause of Closing
 Stores and Factories.

Bristol, Aug 21.-Stores and most of the factories in town ont of re- spect to the family closed during this afternoon, when the funeral of Charles J. Root, Mrs Joel Root and Miss Candace Roberts, the victims of the automobile wreck at Ashley Falls, Mass. on Sunday, WAS held from their late home in High street The service was conducted by Rev Calvin B. Moody of the First Congre- gational church, assisted by Rev T. M. Miles, a former pastor, now of Acton, Mass, and Rev Arthur H. Goodenough of the Prospec. Metho- dist church. ..
 Close friends of the family stated that Mir Roots estate is conservative ly estimated at between $1T5.000 and $200.0O0 and it is left to Theodore T. Root, brother of the deceased, and his daughter Miss Catherine Root. A telephone message from Pi;tsfeld Mass. during the morning was to the effect that while Miss Mary r. Root had taken a little nourishmcnt. her condition was no better and contin- ues extremely critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
E.po.itIsn E1eur.lon Boat Aeround

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The Nor folk and Washington Steamboat com. pany's incoming steamer Norfolk ran aground in q fog in the Potomac river near Maryland point. forty miles from this city. and up to late kour had not been noated- The several hundred pas sengers aboard. many Of them James town exposition excursionists. were transferred to the steamer Jamestown and brought to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Troops Fight Anarchi.t..

ODESSA, Aug. 21. . An encounter has taken place at Kryvoiosera be- tween a detachment of troops and a band of five anarchists. The anarch- fists barricaded themselves fin house and dehed the soldiers to take them. They opened fire from the windows and held the troops at bay for eighteen hours. The chief of the local police and several cossaeks were killed. Two of the anarchists lost their lives. but the remaining three managed to get clear of the building and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Beef Tru.t swallov, Rix.I.

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-Tircd of fighting the beef trust or finding its lures too tempting to resist. the hold CTS of a controlling interest in the New York Butchers Dressed Meat company of 4ST Eleventh avenue. which Is cap- itallzed for S1.OO0.000. have sold their stock to the trust. and the local com pany will be swallowed by the big com bIuation on Oct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
PhIiib~rt Pepper. TrIhe.men

PARIS. Aug 2l.-In a telegram dated Monday Vice Admiral PhllIbert reports intermittent artillery fire at Casablanca. both from the land and the sea. to keep the trii,esmen back of the town. Quiet prevails st the other Moroccan seaports. The steamer AnatolIa Is patrOIlinS ofT safi and Mog. aeor. and the warsbIpS are ready ta enbark Euopean residents should ne cc<sity arise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
GRAVE WAS OPENED.
To Prove That Casket Contained Re-
 mains of Baker.

Chicago. Aug 21.-James Dono- van. an attorney of this city, who for several years has waged a peculiar battle against Senator Thomas c. Platt. succeeded yesterday in having the grave of La Fora S. Baker, in Big Rapids. Mich. opened in order to support his contention that tLe for mer Michigan lnmberman had not died but had fed to Europe to avoid responsibility in several hsaneial failures
 The exhumation proved to the sat- isfaction of Big Rapids city officials, and of Harry H. Wykom. the husband of Bakers daughter that the skeleton remains are those of the man whose aame ap- pears on the gravestone. but Donovan declared that the grave, made four teen years ago. had been opened re- gently and q skeleton substituted for a wax bust of Baker
 City Attorney Barton. of Big Rap ids and other witnesses said the con dition If the ground the coffin the skeleton and even the remnants of clothing prove that the grave had nos been opened since 1t was made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Barbers Elect omcers.

TROY. x. l., Aug 2l.-The conven- tion of the New York state branch of the International Journeymen Bar bers' association closed here. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, Thomas c. Welsh, Elmira: first vice president, D. H. Collmer. Utica; second vice president, ]. A. Grattan. Troy: third vice president. F. B. Stim- son. Lockport; secretary-treasurer NJ. T. Muldoon, Troy. No radical changes n. prices were adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Laurance Irving Arrive.

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-Laurance Irving. son of the late Sir Henry IT, wing, arrived here on hls first visit to America on board the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. Mfr. IT, wing will conduct rehearsals of "The Inheritance of the Meek" play he has written for E. H. Sothern. which will be produced at the Garrick the ater. Chicago, Sept 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
y.p.. ora-r. nlr n.t.le.hlp.

GLASGOW. Aug. 21.1The Japanese government has placed sn order fof an 1s.O0o ton battleship with the Fairfield ShipbulldinS company The new ves- seI eill be one of the most formidable arInored ships of wsr sfoaf. A feature of-hsr construction uIll be the extrens width of hesHl-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Inhsterrnen Held In.

Noank. Aug 21.-Ernest and Wal ter Palmer. lobstermen. reported yes terday that the game warden at Greenport. L. L. had held them ID at the point of a revolver anG made them pay a fine of sS3.50 fyg al- legged taking of short lobsterS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
rlnr,.,. .. 1nlE o.lr n.hr-u

THE HAGUE. Aug 1.-The Zionist congress. now In session here. has de- cidsi upon the exclusive u-e of the He brew tongue as the ofEsfal meIium of eemmunfcstioa for future congresses ns well ss fer aIl publications emanat- ing from the executive eommittee of the coagress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
winism uccarfbv is up ae.Inst

William Mccsrthy is ID against il once more A license to do Iru>iness h tbe vet goods line on South Main street. in fvo places. was rrfusezl hiHl and then he turned fowara the Brusk- Iyn districf. but fhere he ls also meet ing wfth obstacles. for literally sign ed remnnstrznce Is out sEzInsf his ho- eztinz . zzloon st 791 Bank str<ct-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Mikado Honor. Maravs. Ito.

TOKYO. Aug. 21.-Marquis Ito has been honored by the following imperi- al rescript: We. being solIcitous of the maintenance of peace in the far east. entrusted you with the manage ment of Korean affairs and are satis- fed with the convention which has been concluded by your earnest ef- forts"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
SIXTH CONNECTICUT.
Waterbury Man Elected President at
 the Convention To-day.

New Britain, Aug 21.-The forti- eth annual reunion of the Sixth Con- necticut regiment of veterans os the civil war was held here to-day Off cers were elected as follows: Presi- dent, Albert Scott of Waterbury vice-president, Comrade Boudrfn of Bridgeport; secretary and treasurer, William F. Smith of Whitneyvilie; historian, c. K. Caldwell of New Haven. The next reunion will be held in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
a-..n.r p-.rh .s ala or.A.ra.

OLD ORCHARD. Au< n-Rer. Eufus H lone. rector uf Trinity EPisccrnl ch1rvh- ssEa. whs wns struck cn the head En Hn exp1nding soda water tznk af the fre bee Thurs. rar nlrhf- 6led HIS de4fk s d. thErs r<e -a fke frr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
American Motori.t Kin. . Peasant.

American Motortst Kills c Peasant.
 LOUVIERS. France. Aug. 21-while Joseph Fritz. an American. was driv- ing a powerful automobile near here he ran down and Killed peddler. The machine swerved and was wrecked. MT. Fritz was thrown out and sustain. ed fractured skull. He was removed to hospital. where his condition is said to be desperate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
n......a M,fe.. s,.,-r nnI

LONDON. Aug. 2I.AAfer . prolong- cd and animated debate the house of lords passed the secoBd reading of the deceased wifeis sister biIl by Ill votes to 7p- The minority included every one of the seventeen bisbaps who are members of the hsu<e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
strike Leaders. Statement.

Chicago. Aug 21.-Strike leaders 1i the headquarters Of the TeiegIaplsers' union declared to-day that the contest had settled down to a matter of en- durancp. which means in effect a tes. of the finances of both parties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Prominent EriscopaIIan peae,

NORTHEAST HARBoR. Me. Aug. 21.-Rev. Charles Comfort Tiffany. D. D.. for many years archdeacon of New York and prominent h Episcopal church affairs of that diocese. died here of apcplexy. He had been retired from active work for some time. Dr Tiffany was horn in 1s99.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Clifford. the five-year-old son of Mir and Mrs Anson Johnson of the Plank road. died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Turn, Red to White.

The Altering power of charcoal may be demonstrated by pouring red wine In a funnel lined with a water filter containing some charcoal The wine that filters through will be white.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21

The funeral of Mrs Bridget Clark will be held from her late home, 4l Meadow street. to St Patrick's church at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21

Mrs Sarah Husker died last night as her home, Il Easton avenue. The fun eral will be held tomorrow afte:- noon with service at the house aud interment in Prime Grove cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
perwe~xrzree

He that cannot rer . ere. that is not bound by the law of his nature to persevere. hov can he ever arrive; Thomas Carlyle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
Ints so-iahlIitx.

n Is estimated that sooe marriages are performed daily throughout the world Yet. every one Is the social svert of the ssss5al-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
anh r..n.-a l.-a.

Thers are tohaeco lsads ia this coun- try vksch are brszEfng thslr orrers . ysariT prust cf f1eee "a scrs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-21
wEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tc-nfzht. Thursdzy fair:
 light westerly rtnta