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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
CITY NEWS.
American Band Prom at City hall

American Band Prom at City hall this evening. -.....
 Miss Katharine Bennett of Wester- ly, R. l., is visiting friends in towu. AU. S. & Go ticket with your boy's suit costs nothing, and pleases the boy.
 The younng Eagles defeated the Cottage Place Sluggers to-day by a score of to 1.
 MT and Mrs Thomas O'Leary have sold their property on Walnut ave, nue to Mrs Margaret Hennessey.
 The Young Teddy Bears defeated the Spencer Avenues by score of 3 to 4 today. The lineup was as fol lows: E. vancec, Breen and Vance p, Allard ID, Finely 2b, Dwyer 3b, P.
 Samuel Shore has the temerity to refuse to pay his physicians bill. Dr Carl E. Munger is the physician and he claims Shore owes him $S5. Shore denies this and stoutly insists he will not pay. He has been sued according ly and the trial of the case began this afternoon at o'clock.
 Tonight is the night for bargains at Doran & Griffin's, 194 Baldwin street. Here are few offers for to- night: White lawn skirts 9Sc, silk skirts S3.4S, shirt waists aSc, house wrappers 9sc to SIPS, boys knee pants 23c and 4sc. mems collars 3 for 25c, fine negligee shirts 4Sc and 9Sc.
 R. s. Mancini has purchased from Isaac Winestine his three-family house situated at 17 and 19 Bronson street. Mary A. Donovan has pur- chased from Samuel and Louis Chat zianoff his three-family house sit- uated at 27 Water street. The sales were made through the agency of Dan- iel T. Harrington. 40 East Main street.
 The annual cry for more judges went up from Waterbury's lawyers, for at the weekly meeting of the bar this morning it was voted to request Chief Justice Simeon Baldwin to ap- point a judge 10 Waterbury during October and January next. Attorney John o'Neill president of the bar as- sociation started the ball rolling and in a few days Justice Baldwin will receive the communication.
 At the meeting of the Brooklyn and Town Plot Improvement society last evening the committee appoint ed at the previous meeting to see what had become of the proposed trolley to Town Plot made report. It was learned that the Consolidated road had petitioned for charter for said line and as no opposition ap- peared in all probability the charter will be granted and work on the line will soon commence The only other matter transacted was the approving of the plan of the Allied Improve ment society of this city to bring Road Commissioner Macdonald to this city at an early date to address the members of the organization on Good Roads" Benjamin Kelsey presided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
WILSON ARRESTED.
Accused of Robbing Q Room Mate in This City.

Robert Wilson was taken into cus- tody at New Haven to-day by Detec- tive keegan and brought to Water. bury on charge of stealing $40 and watch from room mate on North Main street few weeks ago. A warrant was issued for his arrest at the time, but he escaped to New Ha- ven where he was arrested and sen fenced to ten days in jail for being an idle person. The local authorities were notified and to-day when Wilson expected to be set free he was turn ed over to the Waterbury officer who put good pair of handcuffs on him and gave him ride to Waterbury where he was locked up to await trial Monday. He is quite young fellow of good appearance and anybody who would look at him would say that it is pity that he is not engag- ed in better business. He appeared very repentent in the police station, but of course there was no alternative but put him behind the great door where he will have lots of time for reeflction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
BANDIT IS DEAD
NOted Indian on Whose Head the Federal Authorities Had Set
 a Price
YALE WILL GET SKULL

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 Chicago, Maay 1S.-"Apache Kid, ]" the notorious Indian bandit, upon whose head the federal authorities several years ago put a heavy price, has been slaid and his skull now rests in the laboratory of Chicago physician. The names of the men who killed the bandit Indian are not divulged, although they are known to several Chicagoans.
 The glory of securing the skull of the bandit, however, belongs to William Kent, who, it is said, will present the mounted skull to Yale university and will suggest that the anthropologists look over the Indians cranium and submit report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
TALKS
He Says Chairman Browns Dictatorial Statement Beats
 Anything He Can Recall
HE WILL BE IN LINE

Washington, May 1s.-Senator Foraker of Ohio to-day issued a spirited rejoinder to the statement made public in Columbus, Ohio, yes terday by Chairman Brown of the republican state central committee. The senator says it is difficult to make a polite answer to part of Chair man Browns statement and declares that for rank dictatoriai officialism the statement beats anything he can re- call. He gives definite notice that he not only resents Chairman Browns remarks but that his choice for presi- dent will be named by the next con vention of Ohio republicans and that he will abide by the choice made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
ONLY HIS PROMISE
Mayor Schmiiz May Break it if the Committee of Seven Asks
 Too Much of Him.

San Francisco, May 1S.-Notwlth- standing the many contradictory stories told about the scope and power of the committee of seven, it is now generally conceded that the adminis- 'tration of municipal affairs i'll this city is to some extent at least in its hands. In written agreement Mayor Schmitz has bound himself, it is said, to carry out any request which this committee, made up of re- presentatiyes of five leading com mercial organizations, may make of him. The committee already has be- gun an investigation into the police department and will extend its in quiry into other branches of the municipal government.
 We hold Mayor Schmitz's written promise to carry out the wishes and instructions of the committee in ad- ministering the affairs of the city," said F. w. Sicklen, a member of the committee of seven yesterday. "The committee agreement with Mayor Schmitz is short, barely embracing ten lines of writing. but it contains his sweeping promise to act absolute ly and completely as the committee may direct. Mayor Schmitzhas not resigned. All reports to the contrary are erroneous. If we demand the removal of any official connected with the city government he must remove those whom we designate or go back on his written promise. The only hold we have on him is his promise. If he disregards that we can do nothing, but believe he will do any thing the committee asks. I believe that he is not only willing but anx- ious to do what we want.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Conferred Grown Order.

Berlin, May 1S.-Emperor Will Ham has conferred the crown order of the second class on Dr Francis Greenwood Peabody, professor of Christian morals at Harvard univer- sity, who was selected by the Univer- sity of Berlin as the first professor from Harvard in the international exchange of professors which began in 1905. The professor returned to the Unoted States early last year after delivering his course of lec- lures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Lye Ruins Eyeglasses.

A Ludlow woman learned by expe- rience what any chemist could have told her. that lye will ruin eyeglasses. says the Kansas City Star. The wom- an was making soap and splashed a drop or two of the mixture on her glasses. She took a cloth and en. deavored to clean them, but was amazed to find that all the colors of the rainbow were reflected in the lenses. No amount of washing would remove the colors. and 1t was neces- sary to get new lenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
MRS wARREN's PROFESSION"
New Britain Women Ask to Have
 Play Investigated.

New Britain, May 1S.-The W. c. T. |. held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Anson A. Mills on Bassett street and one Of the mem- bers called attention to the fact that George Bernard Shaw's Mrs War ren's Profession was booked to play here next week Wednesday and pro- duced clippings to show that the play was stopped in other cities on grounds of alleged immortality, She suggested that the unon take action.
 It was voted to send a letter to the chairman of the license committee, Councilman Ericsson, calling attention to the action taken in other cities, and asking the committee to investigate before the play is allowed to go OF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Corn and Wheat Food.

It is matter of custom rather than of reason that we should use so much wheat and so little corn in our daily ration. Practically all the wheat pro. duced is converted into food for man. It is probable that not one bushel of corn in 50 raised in this country goes upon the table. That is a regrettable anomaly when we consider that two bushels of corn can be produced to every bushel of wheat on a given area and that the national corn crop is four times the national wheat crop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Body Identified To-day.

Middletown, May 1S.-The body of a man which was found in the Con- necticut river yesterday was positive ly identified to-day as that of Clifford LStetson of Meriden.
 The body of Sebastian Satonia, aged 6. was found at Middle Haddam to-day by fishermen. The child fell off the dock here while playing last March. Yesterday the body of two year-old Concetti salvatorii was re- covered from the river here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
nIter Fieht on Temper.nce.

Columbus. O., May 1s.-Dr David Wills. Jr. of oswego. N. r.. an- nounced to-day that he had declined to serve as chairman of the commit tee on temperance of the Presby- terian general assembly His resig- nation has caused a sensation There promises to De bitter fight over the report on temperance and Rev pr Wills ssys he viii not participate - the fEht-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Cut Flowers.

To preserve cut flowers a small lump of ammonia should be placed in the vase. This will not only keep them fresh, but will also help to de stroy the unpleasant odor that so often arises from flowers whose stalks have a tendency to become slimy. Flowers of this description should have wee bit shipped from their stalks every time the water is changed and also before arranging them for the first time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Count ToIstol Acnnitted.

St Petersburg. May Is.-Count Leo Leonovitch Tolstoi. son of the famous author. who was arrested in February last charged with high treason In publishing his fathers latest political pamphlet. has been acquitted. The court decided that the count had no criminal intent in republishing the pamphlet. which was printed abroad, but ordered the Russian edition to be burned and the plates destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Ambassador to Japan.

Washington, May 18.-In the state department of the house to-day the announcement was made that Thom- as O'Brien of Michigan, United States minister to Copenhagen, will become ambassador to Japan in Sep tember on the retirement of L. E.. Wright of Tennessee. A successor to MT O'Brien has not been chosen as vet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
DROVE HIM INSANE.
Hartford Young Man Jumped from
 Second Story Window.

Hartford. May 1s.-While deliri- ous as result of a severe attack of pneumonia, John Strup, aged IS. jumped from a second story window at his home to-day on Flower street and landed in cellar. He sustained fatal injuries and was taken to the hospital where he died in about an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Disorder Broken Out.

Teheran, Persia, May 1S.-Serions disorders have broken out at Tabriz, Kermanshah, Resht and Shiraz. The mobs are under the leadership of the priests belonging to the local parlia- ments who are endeavoring to obtain reforms in the administration of the cities mentioned. The governor of Shiraz is in hiding.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
MARY MERRIMAN ABBOTT.
Representative Women Urge a Me-
 mOriaI for Her.


 A wish has been expressed by many friends of Mary Merriman Abbott and by members of the organizations with which she was connected that a permanent memorial of her life and work be established.
 In view of her devotion to the cause of education, and the untiring efforts with which she sought its ad- vancement, it has been suggested that such a memorial would most ap- form. We confidently expect that when all of the many who hold Miss Abbott in loving remembrance have brought their tribute we shall find in our hands fund of not less than $5,000. It was said at her funeral: If everyone who has been helped and led into larger fields of useful ness should bring rose to place upon her grave. she would sleep to- night beneath a wilderness of flow ers,' and it is fitting that an unfad- ing memorial be established, one which in doing unto others" shall shadow forth her nobility of charac- ter the pre-eminent trait of which was unselfishness. 't.a
 In order to carry out this sugges- tion, the Mary Merriman Abbott me morial committee has been formed representing in its membership the several organizations with which ha committeee asks the hearty co-opera- ton and support of every friend and fellow worker.
 Mrs W. H. Phipps. Connecticut Women's Council of Education.
 Mrs c. H. Briscoe. Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs.
 Mrs W. F. Chatfield, Waterbury Womans club.
 Mrs P. T. Walden, Association of Collegiate Alumnae.
 Miss A. Reynolds, Connecticut Teachers league.
 Mrs J. Dterling, Daughters of the Revolution.
 Miss M. Goodman, Connecticut Consumers league.
 Mrs B. Heminway, Septa Feira club of Watertown.
 Mrs J. H. Hart, Tuesday club of 
 Contributions may be sent to Mrs w. F. Chatfield. 509 North Willow street, Waterbury, Conn.
 A definite statement as to the form the memorial may take is embodied In a leaflet which has been prepared for distribution. It reads as follows:
 Tt is suggested that the money raised for the proposed memorial to Mary Merriman Abbott be devoted to a scolarship in the de- partment of education of Yale uni versity, to be known as the Mary Merriman Abbott scholarship, for the support of student of the his- .ory and theory of education.
 ''In awarding this scholarship preference would be given to a Con- 1ecticut woman.
 "To this suggestion the committee heartily subscribes.
 Tt was one of Miss Abbott's long cherished hopes that such a depart. nent would be opened in connection with the university, and she spared 10 effort to stimulate interest in 1t.
 President Hadley authorizes the statement that Yale has made ar- to organize a department if education as soon as a suitable nan can be found for its headship, md that gift of s5.O0O for an en- lowed scholarship in memory of dary Merriman Abbott would be &C., ep;ed with appreciation of the it- Iess of this tribute to the memory of ne who in herself SO well exempli- led the best qualities of student and eaeher."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Steamer Is Leaking.

Philadelphia. May 1s.-The steam CT Persian, from Boston. arrived here to-day, leaking considerably. The steamer while coming up the Delaware river last night grounded on a stone jetty at Reedy Island. fifty miles south ofithis city. The vessel remained fast until high tide. when it foated without assistance and pro- ceeded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
To Reorganize Party.

New York, May 1S.-A plan for the reorganization of the democratic party in the state of New York will be outlined at meeting to be held late this afternoon in this city. An nouncement was made to that effect this afternoon by Harry Walker, a prominent politician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Duke d,Abru.ri at Philadelphia.

Duke d'Abruxxi at Philadelphia.
 PHILADELPHIA, May IS. - The Duke d'Abruzzi, cousin of the king of Italy and admiral of the Italian navy, formally called on Mayor Reyburn in his office at the city hall, where he was welcomed and extended the freedom of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Wheat Crop All Right.

Paris, May 1S.-The Economists. European to-day announced that the return to favorable weather had. completely dissipated apprehension regarding Frances wheat crop. The conditions are now normal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
IHE GREATEST AMUSEMENT HOUSE IN THE CITY
 EAGLES HALL Commencing Saturday May IS

we will charge 5 cents admission to our big show: reserved seats 5 cents extra. Beginning Monday. the 20th we will show 5 vaudeville acts, 8 reels of pictures and illustrated songs for these prices Two performances daily. matinee at 2:15 and evening at s:t o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
CUSTOM CLOTHES

Intelligent service; the most coms' plete assortment of Exclusive Suit~l ings in the city; prices as low as is' consistent with quality-these are the reasons for asking share of your trade.
 We are not new in the Tailoringa business. Have been located at our present quarters close on to Ten Years. and have been satisfying quite a few of Waterbury's most substan- tial men-Each Season-with Corr rectly Tailored Clothes.
 We invite you to call and view our collection of Exclusive Suitinga for Spring and Summer, 1907.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
Treasurer of Cuba Dead.

Havana. May 1s.-General Carlos Roloff. treasurer of Cuba, died to- day at his home in Guanabacca, after a brief illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
DON'T MSS THE SUNDAY CONCERTS
 Afternoon and Evening.

Motion pictures. vocal selections and illustrated songs. Admission afternoon 10 cents. evening 10 and zoe cents. Amateur night Nondsy- Hand in your name at box otioe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Local showers tonight: warmer. Sunday fair, light southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-13
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SATURDAY. JULY 1s 1907
THE SPORTING NEWS.
CITY LEAGUE GAMES.
Three Good Contests On for To.
 Morrow Afternoon.

The second Sunday that the City league will occupy their new home on the Riverside grounds, since being driven from their old stamping ground out at Rockville, will bring together six teams that will fight every inch of the way to win their games The Pastimes and the North Ends will furnish the first entertainment, and those two teams are in fine fettle to make the spectators sit up and take notice. The second contest should be one of the hottest of the season. The Washington Hills and the Merrimacs will be the opponents and this win be q battle royal from start to finish. The last game will find the Brooklyns and the St Josephs fighting for the ad- vantage. The St Josephs have been strengthened and they expect to throw a surprise into the camp of the boys from across the bridge. Besides see- ing three good contests, you will also be aiding in furnishing fund that will be devoted to securing d new athletic field for the amateurs of the city. This will certainly come, for one of the offers made to the amateurs will be decided before the next season comes around. Get down to the games and give the boys a hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-13
ERRORS UPON ERRORS.

Springfield, July 13.-After giving a pitching exhibition that for game ness couldn't be beaten, Warren Mc- Laughlin was finally forced to un- steadiness on Hampden park yester- day. afternon. and before he had re- covered his grip the Champions had a commanding clinch on the contest, gained mainly through the medium of two forced runs. The poorest brand of base ball the Ponies have shown this year yielded Norwich victory by the totals of ' to 2.
 It was small wonder that the crowd jeered at the support given Mclaughlin. And it was smaller wonder that the rooters became hooters when in the, eighth inning Jimmie Burns gave display that amounted to positive peevishness, after his secind attempt to give a ballet girl tinge to his fielding had met with failure. Errors are always excusable when a man is doing his best and the crowd could forgive even costly huff by Lucia, punk as it was. but it had no patience with the. conduct of young Burns. The score:
 R.H.E. Norwich .. 100000 0133-7 1 Springfield. 0000001 0-2 8 g
 Batteries-Plank and Bridges; Mclaughlin and Lucia.
 Runs, Pastor, Duffy, Golden Soffel 2. Plank 2, Curtiss, Lucia; sacrifice hits. Pastor g., Duffy, Curtiss; stolen bases, Soffel, Perkins; two base hit, Rising; three base hit. Curtiss, Lucia; first base on balls, of Mc- Laughlin 8: left on bases, Norwich q. Springfield 4; struck out, by Plank z. by Mclaughlin 5; hit by pitcher, Golden; double play, Nc Laughlin to Yale; passed ball, Lucia; time, 1h 45m; attendance, 500; um- pire, Kennedy. ......
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-13
POLICE WERE EXCITED.
Tried to Bluff the Brooklynites and Game Broke Up.

One of the most exciting games in the west end since the abolition of the old State league grounds. was that ployed on the diamond of the Water bury Brass company yesterday, be- tween the business and professional men of Brooklyn. and the policemen the latter claiming the game by the score of 10 to 9. The Brooklynites maintain that the score rightfully was a tie, 10 to 10, and that the police men quit, not caring to take chance on being defeaed. The argument con corning the score and inning came in the eighth round. during which time Sam Walsh, manager of the "cop- pers" was surrounded by half hun dred kids. Sam did not play, but looking like a we'll groomed policeman should, and as almost all the blue- coats in this city do. either on or of duty, kept score when he was not chasing the urchins around the lot, threatening to arrest them. When one of the youngsters ran of with a $3 glove the game stopped and every body looked at Sam. He had grabbed Bob Kamak of Brooklyn, and threat ened him with dire punishment fl be didn't produce the mitt. It wasn't produced.
 As for the game, it was a nip and tuck contest ''Diek" Phelan of Washington Hill, who plays on the team because one night he assisted in making an arrest, did the slab work for the Policemen. while ST Stlg- berg twirled for the Brooklynites. Neither steamed up during the con lest. SO there was plenty of batting and many errors.
 One of the features of tfie game was the remarkable performance of "Jim" Wagner. After making a safe hit and getting second base. he took a biz lead. He was caught mapping. ana although he was nearly even with the shortstop. he simply fell down. ana by stretching out his arm, he just made the distance, eleven feet. to the base. It had the Cornell slide left ten feet behind the barrier.
 Dan Buckley was umpire for seven Innings. After be left, Chris Dunphy went in. It was in the last inning that the ump gave q questionable de- cision 1t second base and the police men chased him. and q boy by the name of Dunn finished the game
 Next week two teams from the police department will play. one man. aged by Dick" Leroy. and the other by san" Walsh. On that evening the night men will not have to 20 to work until 10 o'clock.
 The lineup of yesterdays game:
 Police-Phelan ?. Horan C. Moa1a- han lb. Cutting 2h. Madden ss. Reiss 3b. Stevens If. Wagner If. Keefe fl.
 Business Men-Stigherg. D Doherty C. Cunningham ID. Lnskv 2b. Bowers ss. Kamack 3h. Smith if. Donahue cf. Dunphy If.