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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
HORROR AT VICTORIA.
six Japanese Girls Nearly SufrOcated
 In CofHnlike Boxes.

Six Japanese Girls Nearly sufrocated
 In CofinlilSe Boxes.
 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, May 20. Six Japanese girls, each nailed in pine box, were nearly killed by sul. phur Immigration on board the steamer Oanfa at Victoria.
 The girls, said to be imported for inn moral purposes, were consigned to K. Sesookien, a steerage passenger, alleg- ed to be Talu Kaijoro, a procurer, who was deported from San Francisco two years ago. Through exchange of cour- tesies between British and American authorities the six women and Sesoo- kien were brought here and will be sent back to Japan on the Oanfa, which is scheduled to sail today.
 Smallpox broke out on the Oanfa during the ships last previous trip from the orient, and on reaching Victo- ria on the present trip the entire steer age was fumigated. The hatches were battened down and large quantity of sulphur was ignited below.
 In short time violent and protract- ed sneezing was heard in the freight compartment. The compartment was hurriedly opened, officers of the ship fearing that pet cat had been impris- oned in the sulphur fumes.
 Surprise was great when a chorus or sneezes issued from the six heavy pine boxes, while frantic scratching in the cases betokened great anxiety to es- cape. e- -...
 On opening the cases an almond eyed girl appeared in each. Food and water supply was ingeniously placed in each box, which was fitted like toy room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
TrnnbIe Amend for Lrnch..

OMAHA, Neb., May 20.-Gertrude and Agnes Lynch, twins, of Omaha and Albert and Walter Lynch. twins, of Sioux City, la, have met, and it is said that there is to be a double we'd ding. The situation is perplexing, how ever, and there are those who say that the resemblance of one brother to the other and one sister to the other is SO strong that neither brother and neither sister is quite sure which of the other twins he loves. So it is probable they will have to get better acquainted be- fore there is q wedding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
PALACE T0 HOTEL
NEW CAREER FOR FORMER BEAU.
 TlFUL HOME OF EMPRESS.
Magnificent Building on the Island of Corfu Once Occupied by Eliza beth of Austria Has
 Been Sold.

To live in palace once the resi- dence of an empress is not an oppor- tunity which comes often to the tour. ist, and no doubt the American travel CT in his foreign jaunts will only too eagerly avail himself of the privilege of stopping at the magnificent palace Achilleion, on the island of Corfu, where the late empress of Austria lived for several years in luxurious but melancholy seclusion. This pal ace, built at 8 cost of s5,000,000, has just been purchased by Swiss-Ger- man syndicate which will convert 1t into a hotel and sanitarium. The sale of this magnificent palace brings to mind many strange memories of the murdered woman. A dozen years ago she was the most pathetic. of the prominent figures in Europe. Follow ing the tragic suicide of her son, the Crown Prince Rudolph, her majesty failed rapidly in mind and body until she became a wreck of her former beautiful self A terrible restlessness possessed her towards the end of her life. She could not stay for long in any one place. constantly moving about from Tyrol to Corfu, from Corfu to Switzerland, and from Vienna to Venice But at Achilleion she seemed to find most consolation for her many sorrows. A Greek. who served the empress as reader in these lonely years, has left an account of her life in this great white palace by the blue sea. The empress. 1t is said, used to roam about quite alone on the seashore talking to fishing folk and peasants she met there. She suf- fcred greatly from insomnia and was often seen walking on the terraces outside the palaces long before dawn. like beautiful ghost in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

to the draught which MT. Paul R. Bailey had induced him to take that his round little head rested on the ledge of the biggest chair, and his breath came with regularity.
 A knock at the door. MT. Bailey responding to the knock took from the walter large tray loaded with plates protected by round meat cov- CTS, a cruet stand and a corpulent bottle of wine. He relocked the door again, and MT. Tomkins, removing a round metal dish cover with a grati- fled flourish, took of his coat, as one preparing for serious labor, and placed his chair at the small table.
 "A little treat like this" said Tom kins, q can enjoy" ...
 Will you have some wine?" asked MT. Bailey. "'Tain't half bad sort of wine, and if it does go to your head it won't matter. It's called"
 So long as it's moist" said Mir. Tomkins agreeably, and so long as there's plenty of it I don't care what it's called. I'll take the biggest tum- bler."
 While MT. Paul R. Bailey went in search of his friend docking the door after him and taking the keyl, young Harry Anstruther. to the flushed Mir. Tomkin's amazement, suddenly awoke.
 "B-r-r-r." said Harry, with a shiver.
 T daresay you're right sir" said Mir. Tomkins, politely. Had a nice sleep?'
 Where's my mamma gone." asked the small boy.
 She's just stepped round to make a few calls" said Mir. Tomkins. adroit- ly. She said she might not be long, and on the other hand she might be some little tine-it all depended"
 Did she kiss me before she went away?'
 T should say.- said Mr. Tomkins. T thought she was never going to leave of
 Who are you?" demanded Harry. Are you a new seryant?' Yes" said NIT. Tomkins. "rm new to a certain extent. What do you say to half a glass of wine?"
 I never drink wine" said the small boy with a dignified air. excepting on my mammals birthday. and that only happens once a year. That wouldn't suit me- said Tom kfns, refiIing his tunbler twice T should want a lot of birthdays If that vas my rule. Where's my pipez' l Isn't that 1t just on the tele phoneT'
 So it is. so it is. And if you don't mind I'll just has a whif or twc more
 T don't mind said Master An struther. -Mr- Brown always smokes when he comes to dinner. Do yol know MT. Brovng-
 May have met him." said Tomkin' sleepily, in the haEnts of society, bu I don't know him well enough to hob nob with
 ~Mr- Brown is going to marry nd mamma some day. said the small boT importantly. Hes such s biI strong fellow. Is this your teisBhunsT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
ASKS DEATH SENTENCE.
MexicO's State Prosecutor Would Have
 Morales and Mora Executed.

MexicO's State Prosecutor Would Have
 Morales and Mora Executed.
 CITY OF MEXICO, May 20.-De- claring that Florencio Morales and Bernardo Mora, Guatemalans, are guilty of the willful assassination of General Manuel Barillas and that the murder was done with reconciliation, with malice forethought and in most treacherous manner, the public prose- cutor has formally petitioned the court before which the case was tried to pronounce the death sentence upon the prisoners. ....
 The bitter arraignment of the accus- ed and the demand for the death pen alty coming at this stage of the pro- ceedings have created a sensation here. and the action of the court is antici- pated with tremendous interest.
 It is believed that whatever decision the court renders the case will be ap- pealed by one side or the other to the supreme tribunal of the nation. The case is attracting the widest interest of any that has been tried for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
nnth.r nrnmned nt Worcester.

WORCESTER. Mass, May 20. - Charles T. O'Neill, aged seventeen years, Holy Cross college second year student, was drowned in Leesviile pond yesterday afternoon. He and his brother, Philip, with three companions from the college, were bathing. Charles O'Neill became exhausted and sank in twenty feet of water fifty feet from shore. Philip went to his rescue and was rescued by Ward Dolor Murray of St. Louis. The o'Nelll boys are sons of Charles O'NeiIl of Holyoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
cANNIFF soUIRMs.
Nickel Plate President Would Bar Roosevelt's Regulation of Roads.

Nickel Plate President Would Bar
 Roosevelt's Regulation of Roads.
 CLEVELAND, O., May 20.-Presi- dent William H. Canniff of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway company believes in the regulation of railroads by the nation and the state, but regards the present activities of President Roosevelt as productive of harm to the country in general. He thinks that railroad regulation should be accompanied by liberal conserva- tism, else i'll effects will be felt by the people
 Nations must have their heroes. Read back into history and see where Caesar was lauded by his people one day and perhaps the next day was railed at. The president has struck keynote that has met with ready re- sponse on the part of the people. It is not always safe to believe that the ap- proval of the masses is assurance that the most good is to come to the biggest number of people, for the world often applauds a man and later discovers that what they approved has done them no good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
DOWN MISSISSIPPI.
President Roosevelt Plans a < Trip on "Father of Waters"
IS INVITED BY SIXTEEN STATES.
Would Go as Guest of Gulf Deep Waterway ociatiOn-Governors From Maine to Louisiana
 Join In Request.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-President Roosevelt intends, it is reported, to make trip lasting three or four days down the Mississippi river from some point in the middle states or Iowa to Memphis.
 It will be in the company of the members of the inland waterways commission, of which Representative Burton of Ohio Is chairman. The mem- bers of the commission, like the presi- dent, will be the guests of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway associa- tion. President Roosevelt will leave his summer home at Oyster Bay in time to be at Canton, O., to attend the dedication of the Mckinley monument on Sept. 30, and the voyage down the Mississippi river will if nothing pre- vents immediately follow that affair.
 The president has been strongly urged to make the trip because of the opportunity it will give to make him. self acquainted with the importance of the work the inland waterways com mission has in hand. He recently re. ceived an urgent invitation from sev- eral governors in various parts of the country, who referred to the great in terest the president has taken in the improvement of the Mississippi and its tributaries, believing that this i'm provement would solve many of the perplexing problems now attached to railroad transportation. Invitations were presented to MT. Roosevelt from the governors of Arkansas, Florida Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Da kota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dako ta, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin asking him to accompany the inland waterways commission for trip or the Mississippi, so that he may person ally familiarize himself with certain features of the situation the commis sion has been appointed to consider.
 In reply to the invitations from thu governors the president has sent tC each one letter promising to mak, the trip unless something unforeseen occurs to cause him to change hi. plans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
THREE STUDENTS DROWNED.
Lake Washington Scene of Sad Trng-
 edy Yesterday.

.edy Yesterday.
 SEATTLE, Wash, May 20.-Three college students were drowned in Lake Washington yesterday. The dead are J. F. Gosshorn, son of Robert Goss- horn, editor of the Kalispell (Mont) Interlake, a junior at Stanford univer- sity; Glen Jacqueth, son of a Kalispell engineer, sophomore at Stanford uni versity, and Edith Vogt, junior at the University of Washington.
 These three, with Eugene White, an- other Washington university student, were out on the lake in canoe when a sudden squall struck them. The ca noe filled with water and sank, leaving the occupants struggling in the choppy waves. White almost succeeded in getting the girl to the canoe, but both the other men threw their arms around him, and the four sank, White alone coming up. Three students in a small sailboat snatched White from the water while the boat was going at high speed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

 again. With tears in her eyes she said to a friend: Something in my heart tells me that shall never come to this beautiful spot again" It was only a few weeks later that the empress was murdered by a half crazed fanatic. who called himself an anarchist as she was about to board a steamer at Geneva.
 The palace, which is. of pure white marble, has a fine situation on the east coast of Corfu, which Is the most northerly of the Ionian islands Tn the Adriatic. The building was designed by the famous Italian archi- tect S. Carito. There are 128 rooms and a chapel. In an effort to hide her grief in magniflcence the em- press spared no expense to beautify the place. The grounds are especially splendid. being planted with some 25.- 900 rose trees. Altogether it is one of the most beautiful residences among the many magnificent places in southern Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
French Government seI,ins convent-

PARIS. May 2O.-it took sixty gen. darmes in command of a major and sixty more policemen commanded by q lieutenant to dislodge the UrsuIine nuns of Nantes from their convent. Each of them had to be taken by the arms by the police and turned out into the street. and when this was done an official act of possession by the magis- trate was made out and the convent became the property of the French gov ernment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
r,..ni,r Expert Die. In Cell.

NEW YORK. May 20.-Dr. Charles A. Foster. an expert in insanity and nervous diseases connected with the Manhattan State hospital on Wards island. was found dead in a police cell here. There were several slight ahra- sions on the top of his head The phy- sleian. who was fifty eight years old and well known to the medical frater- nity. was an authority on insanity He had been arrested as a drlnkard. but it is said he was only ili.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Pioneer Witness Tn Haywood Trial.

RfOnecr witness Tn haywood Irtai.
 BOISE. Ida. May 20.-Several of the more important witnesses summoned in behalf of the state fin the trial of William D. Haywood for alleged par ticipation in the assassination of for mer Governor Steunenberg are in Boise. Perhaps tSe most interesting of the states witnesses is former Sher- if Angus Sutherland. a Scotchmen by Airth. but a pioneer of the American rar west. Sutherland is quiet. unas- suming. modest. typical of the steel nerved men of the law and order days of the frontier. He is intimate with the Occur d'Alene troubles. the result of many exciting personal experiences and was the man who identified Harry Orchard while the latter was held as a suspect after Governor Steunenberg was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Unknown sutoi.t Kills Girl.

BOSTON, May 20.-The body of a woman who was struck and fatally in- jured by an automobile on Blue HUI avenue late Saturday night was identi- fled at the City hospital as Miss Cath erine Lions of Dorchester. The auto mobile continued on its way without stopping, and the identity of its Occu- pants and owner are unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Steamship Line. Weakening.

NEW YORK. May 20.-Two large steamship companies, one a transat- Iantic line and the other a Chinese trading concern. it is said. have agreed 10 the demands of the striking long shoremen. Strike Leader Connors ex- pressed the belief that if pending nego- tiatiOns were successful the big com panies would give in one by one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
uoy, standard Make. Millions.

WASHINGTON. May 2o--Ast0nish- Ing revelations concerning the vast power of the Standard Oil company and it's daring and successful methods of throttIing competition in defanee of law have been made t9 President Roosevelt by Herbert Knox Smith. Commissioner of corporations. in spe- cizl report on the petroleum industry-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Put HI, Ionrur out Id Kal.er.

BERLIN. May 2O.-A labOrer named BrIlning has been convicted of lese majesty in putting his tongue out at the emperor and has been sentenced to nine months Imprisonment Pruning was working on a building when the emperor passed in his automobile He says that all he did was to cry ~Hur- rzh-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

mind that the kidneys are affected, notice the urine for few daya Il passages are irregular, painful, or too scanty, discolored. or full of sedi- ment, the kidneys need help right away, and there is no other medicine more helpful than Doan's Kidney Pills, a simple remedy for the kid- neys. yet SO powerful that 1t quickly cures the cause and so ends all the painful and annoying symptoms. Home testimony proves the unfailing merit of Doan's Kidney Pills.
 . WATERBURY TESTIMONY.
 Mrs James Dews of 32 Hospital avenue. Waterbury, Conn, says: My husband made a statement for publi. cation in August, 1901. in which he said that he had suffered considera- bly, from pain in the loins and kid neys. especially during changeabls weather or after taking cold, and that although he would often be 90 lame and sore that he could not do justice to his work. Doan's Kidnsg Pills. procured at the H. W. Lake Drug Co. relieved him entirely of the l trouble. It gives me pleasure ts confirm his testimony and to say that the cure has been permanent He has never complained of his bach since Doan's Kidney Pills eurst | him"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Eorr.d ,a Draw ,h. Lin.

An English female addicted to writ fng sets down the painful averment that she never had the pleasure of meeting an American lady or gentle man Too bad. but American ladies and gentlemen have to draw the line somewhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Hinta for Wives.

There are two ways of looking at . husband. One is to make up your mind that he has no faults and to consider him a piece of perfection The others is to recognize his faults and to make up your mind to love him in spite of them--Health-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
rannt nani,. Anrr,I

PARIS. May % = The appeal Of Count Bani de CasteIIane against the decision of the court which granted divorce to the Countess de CasteIIsne formerly Anna Gould of New TOrk VII cone up hers tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
A Matter for Releieina.

Doctor Madam. your husbands age is against him We despair of his recovery.
 Prospective Rich Young Widow-I don't see why you are despairing about 1t I'm not--Baltimore Amer. icna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
H.lt.a Ion~ sl.-p ta E.t.

KANSAS CITY. May 2o-Thomas c. Webster. uto has been ssleep at the GeneraI hospital for six weeks. swOke during the night and demanded spme- ninE to eat He ate beartT neal and psueiie-sly feIl ssaesp szzfR-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
Reason for His Exploitation.

why" asked man to-day, do you exploit Sam Brouse so much as a fisherman?" He gives us fish.-At- chison (Kan.) Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

Much Lumber In Cottonwood Tree.
 A cottonwood tree recently cut ia Mississippi contained 4.So0 feet of lumber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
oraanlze Aoalnst Women.

Business of the gondoliers of Venice Is being invaded by women and the men are organizing unions to drive them out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

A Suggestion That Came too Late.
 Lady-To-day am 90 years old. Oh, why didn't my parents postpone their wedding for ten years!"-Fliegends Blaetter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20
pespotism.

The despot uproots the tree; the wiser master only prunes on the su- perfluities.- X.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

He Attracts Little Notice.
 A man who never makes enemies is good deal like post hole after the dirt has been shoveled back into 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

Not ten minutes, lieutenant"
 What soes the fool mean by going to sleep?" exclaimed MT Bailey.
 He was tired" said the small boy.
 Mir Bailey shook the dormant Tom kins roughly.
 Its all ri Maria" said MT. Tom kins, opening his eyes and closing them again; I'm not goin' to work today"
 Wake yourself up. you silly idiot!" cried MT. Bailey. We've got to set out at once. How is it the boy is not asleep?"
 Mir. Tomkins rubbed his eyes and blinked at Master Anstruther stupidly.
 Listen to me. Tomkins," said MT. Bailey.
 They conferred seriously for few minutes together, looking now and again at Master Anstruther. "once we get him on the car" said Mir. Bailey, we'll be as safe as a bank. Come right along. youngster." "Yes,," said Tomkins. with more suavity. come along. Let's go and have look at the puff-puff."
 Put your cap on straight" said MT. Bailey, "and button up your coat and"
 I'm not going to leave this place" " said the small boy, defiantly.
 The two men looked at each other.
 Here's a jolly nuisance" whispered Tomkins. What are we to do nowg'
 I'm not going to leave this office, repeated Master Anstruther. trem' bling, until my dear mamma comes"
 Your ma," said Mir. Bailey, cant come here jest for the moment, so we'll get on train and go and meet her."
 q shall not go,' said Master Harry Anstruther.
 |, "Then we'll just have to make you, said Mir. Bailey. Tie this handker chief over his mouth, Tompkins.
 Don't let's hurt the little beggar,' urged Tomkins.
 If you dare to touch me, said Master Anstruther (his small face turned very whitel. I'll tell MT Brown, and he" { A sound of footsteps on the land ing. A sound. too. of voices. Why, there he is," exclaimed the boy, delightedly. And that's my dear mamma talking now" Pardon me-" said Tomkins to Mir Bailey. - "This jobs getting a bit too thick I'm going to slope out of this win der"
 A deep voice outside demanded that the door should be opened. Ther' was no answer. for the two men wer' on the window sill, and broad shoul ders pressed against the door ant made 1t crack complainingly. Anoth CT attempt and the door. with ; slight squeal, came in.
 ~oh. my dearest. dearest mammal cried Master Anstruther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-20

Don't belong me-" murmured MT. Tomkins, closing his eyes. Belongs mother gentleman"
 May talk through 1t? do with ours at home. When mamma goes down town and I'm at home she al ways speaks to me, and sometimes Miss Farmer. my governess does too. and-Y
 "Bless my soul" murmured MT. lomkins. His chin dropped on his woolen muller. "Wha's the boy talk ing about? Play with whatever you like, my lad. I'll have doze for a few minutes"
 Have you ever heard about the Swiss Family Robinson?'
 Bill Robison, you mean" said MT, Tomkins. opening one eye. Keeps cigar shop?"
 No, no, Swiss Family Robinson"
 Cant say do," said Mir Tomkins. His chin dropped again and his eye closed. Goodnight"
 Master Anstruther took down the receiver with the air of one practiced in the art A ring came. in answer. and the young man put the tube to his ear. Number 3639." said Master Anstruther; "and please Is Miss Farmer there?" Miss Farmer being the young person who had received the summons, Master Anstruther told Miss Farmer that he was in such 8 funny room with such funny man who had gone to sleep.
 Miss Farmer let him speak to his dear mamma. And in few moments the distracted young mother had the keen delight of hearing her boys pip ing little voice.
 My dear. sweet boy. is it really you?"
 "Yes. mamma; I'm quite sure about that"
 And have been nearly out of my , mind because thought we had lost you. dear!" "oh, I'm not lost mamma" said the young man confidently. | There was a sound of deeper voice at the other end. "Hullo! Lieut.. Anstruther," said the voice of Mir. Brown cheerily, "what ship are you on now?"
 "I'll give you the number,' said the boy, flushing with delight at the old title And as it was written on slip of paper immediately above the tele- phone, this was not hard to do.
 "On no account leave, lieutenant, until arrive"
 "All right. MT. Brown. Won't be long, will you?"
 Not ten minutes, lieutenant" L