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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Money Waiting for Them.

Worcester, Mass, April 25.-oev- enty-six persons. scattered in many states, will shortly receive sums ranging from $70 to 30 cents as residuary legatees of the estate of Mrs Mary Brigham of Bolyston, whose death occurred in 1854. When the estate was settled years ago the sum of $116 was left by an over sight, probably. in local savings bank. The deposit has just come to light and now amounts to $500. which is to be distributed among the woman's descendants. the youngest of whom are great-great-greatgreat- grandchildren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Serious Rioting Reported.

St Thomas. D W I. April 25.-Ad- vices received here to-day from Cas- tries. Island of St Lucia. British West Indies, where serious rioting was re- ported to have occurred. indicate that trouble is ended. Discontented laborers and porters created serious disturbances at Castries during the afternoon of April g and business was suspended there yesterday. Sev- eral persons. including the manager of the Colonial bank, were injured. The governor of the Windward Isl- ands. Sir Robert Llewelyn. arrived at Castries yesterday and personally in- quired into the cause of the disor- der. with the result that an amicable settlement has been arranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Railroad Denies Trouble.

New Haven, April 25.-As regards the French loan by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. 1t is denied officially here that from the first there has been any trouble whatsoever. the arrange ments for the placing of the loan having been fully completed at the outset. The reported failure of a part of the loan is undoubtedly due to the fact that an original provision for taking 1t in two installments was so modified at the beginning that both installments were taken, the option on the second half of the loan being immediately exercised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Prince Fell from Horse.

Berlin, April 25.-Prince Eitel Friedrick. Emperor Williams second son, fell from his horse during a cavalry drill yesterday afternoon on the Doebritz grounds, near Potsdam. Alarming reports were spread here to-day regarding his condition. It was alleged that the prince was suf- fering from concussion of the brain and that he had also been kicked in the face by his horse. Later, how ever, a telephone message from Pots dam said that the first reports of the accident were exaggerated and that there was no cause to fear serious results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Attempt to Rob PostofIlce.

woodbury. April 25.-An attempt was made early to-day to break into the postoffice and Dawson's dry goods store, but the burglars were frighten- ed away before they succeeded in either place. Holes were drilled in the front door of the postoffice with tools stolen from carpenter nearby. Two years ago nearly every store in the town was broken into and robbed and the authorities have prepared themselves for another recurrence of burglaries. Several suspicious char acters have been seen here during the past week but no arrests have been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
COTTAGES BURN.
Big Fire Raging at Lake Pleas ant and Valuable Property
 Destroyed
LOSS WILL BE s115,OOO

Millers Falls, Mass. April 25-One hundred and twelve buildings at Lake Pleasant, two miles from here, were burned to-day causing a loss estimated at $115,OOO. The burned buildings included a hotel, several stores, postofflce, dancing pavilion, the headquarters of the New England Spiritualist Camp Meeting associa- tion, and about 100 cottages. The fire was caused by the explosion of lamp in the cottage of George F. Mckinney.
 The settlement is controlled by the Spiritualist Camp Meeting association and is divided into two sections, the Uplands and the Lowlands. Practi- cally every building in the LowlaDds was destroyed, only the railroad sta tlon and five or six cottages remain ing.
 Most of the cottages were of light construction and were not appraised highly, costing probably between $500 and $4OO each. The hotel, the Pleas ant house. was wooden structure of 125 rooms and was valued at $1O,- GOO. The fire started in a cottage near the hotel and at one time the en- tire settlement was mass of flames.
 At this time of the year about 30 families are at the lake. The men there did their best to check the flames with buckets of water but their efforts were without success, and by 9 o'clock the fire had burned itself out.
 The cottage settlement at Lake Pleasant is on the line of the Fitch burg division of the Boston x Maine railroad about eight miles from Greenfield. and two miles from Mil lers Falls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
THREATENED PEACE HALL.
Block of Buildings at Portland Navy
 Yard Destroyed.

block of Buildings at Portland Navy
 Yard Destroyed.
 :. PORTLAND, Me. April 25.-A three story brick building about 100 feet long and 40 feet in width, occupied as a pattern shop and storehouse at the navy yard here, was ruined by fire last night.
 At one time a high wind threatened to carry the flames to a group of near by buildings. including the hall -occn- pied by the Russian and Japanese peace conferees, but after the fire had been In progress an hour the wind dl- unfinished in force and the firemen of the yard. assisted by the Portsmouth department, were able to confine the damage to the pattern shop building. During the fire ladder fell and Cor poral Agnew of the marines sustained broken shoulder. No other person was injured. The fire started from some cause unknown; loss, $15O,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
PEACE IN HONDURAS.
Central American RepuhIies sig,
 Treaty at Auapala.

Central American Republics Sign
 Treaty at Amapale.
 WASHINGTON, April 25.-The state department has been informed of the successful conclusion of peace negotia- tions between the hostile Central American republics at Amapala. A cablegram received from Captain Doyle of the United States cruiser Chicago says: The peace conference has agreed to q treaty here"
 Captain Doyle added that the peace commissioners and their staffs would embark at once for home. J. c. Go meg, who represented Nicaragua, will be taken on the Boston to Corinto, and the Boston will proceed to Acapulco, Mexico, on her way northward.
 The treaty between Salvador and M. caragua was signed by ministers rep resenting each country. The terms of the treaty are honorable and accepta. ble to both countries.
 The conditions proposed by Salvador were accepted, and the demands made by President Zelaya of Nicaragua for reparation for Salvador's part in the recent war between Nicaragua and Honduras and that there be free in. terchange of commodities between NJ. caragua and Salvador were rejected.
 Senor Garcia, the representative of Salvador in the conference, was to go aboard the Chicago and be taken to Acajulta, Salvador, and then the Chi cago was to follow the Boston north. ward.
 According to reports received here, another revolution is starting in Hon. duras in favor of Manuel Bonilla, and it has gained some headway in the vicinity of Fl Pimiento and Chaloma.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
TAe.ssnss Appear ss nsssever.

KANSAS CITY. April 25.-A petition to President Roosevelt containing 0oo0 names asking that he pardon Charles W. Anderson vas forwarded to sena- tor William Warner at Washington This huge appeal has been prepared since Friday last. when AnderSon- . respected business man. wns arfested here and returned to the fsderal peni- tsnfhry st LsnvenvortA. Kan. froa vhseh hs 0capsd eisht yunD oA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Penrose at White House.

Washington, April 25.-Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, whose name has been freely mentioned in connection with the divulging at a dinner of the details of an alleged conspiracy against President Roose- welt. was an early visitor at the White house since the publication of the story which he denied a day or two afterwards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
PURSUIT
Four Men Being Hunted Down For An Attempt 10 Fire .
 Bridge
BLOODHOUllDS USED

Evansville, Ind, April 25.-An at- tempt of train wreckers to set fire to a bridge on the Southern railway was discovered last night by the town marshal of English, Ind. He discov-' cred a bunch of waste burning on the bridge and when he went to inc vestigate the matter four men fired upon him and shot him in two places. A party of forty are now searching for the men and bloodhounds from Louisville are on the trail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Treaty Of Peace.

Washington. April 25.-A declaras tion of the treaty of peace between Nicaragua and Salvatore which was signed on Tuesday at Annapolis was received at the state department to- day. The treaty is similar to that entered into year ago and known as the Marble Head pact. It includes a provision for general central con. ference to be held in Nicaragua soon and a special commercial treaty be- tween Nicaragua and Salvatore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
shons. to Give Away wealth.

Chicago. April 2s.-A dispatch from Des Moines. Iowa. says: Theo- dore P. shonts has decided to give some of his wealth to Drake univer- s.ty. which was founded by his fa- ther-in-law. former Governor Francis N Drake. of iowa President H. M. Bell of the institution announced last night that Mir shonts vill give the university 50 service scholarships to De effective at the beginning of the 1897 school year. He vill turn over to the school each year ss. .eee-- equal to the Income fron . e7s.ooe saaounent-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Inventor Fe.na pead.

NEW YORK. April 25.-The body of man which was found hanging to the elevated railway structure in Brooklyn Sunday night was identified as that of Otto !. Adams. an inventor. The police. it Is said. have been look ing for Adams since January on the charge of sending an internal machine to Brooklyn woman. Adams was ar rested several times on similar charges. but was never convicted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Fought in Hotel Lobby.

Tallahassee. Fla, April 25.-For- mer Governor Jennings of Florida and President Lincoln Hulley. of Stetson university at Deland. came to blows last night in a hotel lobby. The trouble was over a movement in the legislature to secure an amend ment in the university's charter to prevent the board of trustees per petuating Itself. The lie vas passet and the clash followed The com batants were separated before either had suffered materially.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
sherwooa naII Abnase.

PARKvILLE. Mo. April 25.-sher- wood hall. a dormitory connected with Park college. and a building used ss . dining hall were destroyed by Ire here. The dormitory was occupied by thirty girls. all of whom escaped. saw :ng their personal effects. Other out buildings were saved only by the ef- forts of the students and citizens; loss. S1Qeo0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Millionaire Cut. on Hi. Son.

WHITE PLAINS. N. r.. April 25.- With provisions that his son. Chester O., shall receive an income of only SIS month during his life and prohibiting him from pledging the income in ad- vance. the will of Charles E. waring, the Yonkers hat manufacturer who died recently, was filed for probate here. It disposes of real estate val. ued at almost $1,000.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Death of pennI. Kearney.

San Francisco. April 25.-Dennis Kearney. who in the late seventies headed the Sand Lot agitation against the Chinese in this state. died last night at his home in Alameda. Kearney at one time had large fol- lowing in this city. the political af- fairs of which he dominated for a period.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Man and Hor,e Killed.

Newtovn. April 25.-william Dwy. a laborer. while riding on the railroad tracks last night. was struck by a passenger train and instantly killed. His horse was also killed and the wagon demolished. He was 50 years old and was on his way home from fishing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
stremheIi yelcane In Er.ptien.

cATANIA. Sicily. April 25. - The Stromboli volcano is in eruption here. There was . series of loud explosions like artillery. and an enormous quanti- ty of incandescent stones were thrown out of the crater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Athletes Capsised.

Strafford. April 1.-Two athletes. who are In training in quarters in this placs. Sailor Burke and Eddie Cabe. of Brooklyn. while out rowing to-day were capsised. and after con- siderable eRort reached the shore. un- hurt but thoroughly drenched and cold iron coataet with the Ice cold
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
spani.h Quee, Pay. calIs.

MADRID. April 25.-Queen Victoria drove out during the morning. accom- panied by Princess Beatrice. Later she attended a concert at the residence of the Infaata Isabella. after which she paid a number of calls
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Suspect B.sler p.chars<d.

Dover. Del. April as.-Frank H. Butler. charged with the murder of the Marvin child. was discharged from custody to-day for lack of evil deuce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Dlaek Hana rrial at wilke.barr

Black Hand Trial at Wilkesbafre.
 WILKESBARRE, Pa, April 25.-At the Black Hand trial here Mrs. Joseph Rizzo said the night their house was 1ynamited she saw Charles Carmella, ,ne of the prisoners on trial, and an- other Italian in the rear of the house She said Charles Gongaza and Samuel Luchina were in front. All had guns. She said several shots were fired into the house. Mrs. Rizzo was cross ques- tioned for two hours. but her testi. mony could not be shaken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Panic when water Tank Bur,

FdhHc Whem Water TaMk Bufsts.
 PITTSBURG. April 25.-Five min utes after the sportsmen's show open ed last night in the Duquesne gardens. in the east end section of the city, a huge tank containing 100000 gallons of water broke from its confines. food ed section of the gardens and de- stroyed many of the decorations. Sew eral hundreds of spectators rushed for the various exits panic stricken. but none was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Beveridge at Yale.

New Haven, April 25.-It was an- nounced here to-day that United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana will address the Yale Law School Political club early in May
 the exact date not having been fixed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
x Ray Caused Cancer,

CHICAGO. April 25.-wolfram c. Fuchs. an expert in the use of the x ray, died here of cancer. which he con. tracted three years ago through com ing in contact with the X ray appara. tus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
WEATHER rokEcAH.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- |night Friday fair and colders light 'ts frsnh uousaxly vindA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
A COSTLY WINK.
Business Man Demoralized Trolley
 Service Looking for Offender.

service Lookine Tor Onender.
 Chicago. April 25.-A dispatch from Atlanta. Ga, says: Armed with heavy club. Oscar Huggard, hus- band of two months. held up a dozen trolley cars in Atlanta yesterday and demoralized the entire system in an effort to find conductor who winked at his wife. The police ar rested Huggard. He is a business man and promptly gave bond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
MAH0N. TAILOR, Lewis Bldg. 65 Bank street
AT THE HAMPsoN-sELLEw STORE
REMEMBER We Furnish th'
 Prettiest Homes."

xTcCtleSL d0meS.
 There's not such another good furniture store in Connecticut as the Hampson-Sellew Store.
 There's not another furniture store that has made such a good i'm. pression on it's customers as this one.
 There's not another store where they show such variety of fno furniture as the Hampson-S -Sellew Store.
 There's not another store where prices are kept as near to the manus lecturers as at this store.
 And there's no store more willine to show goods and to try and pleaso customers than the Hampson-Ssllew Store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
charred Win Assault.

Boston. April 25.-Lewis Harris. one of the men who is charged with assaulting a striker. pleaded not guilty when brought into court to- day As the man who vas beaten. Michael Cunningham. was unable to appear in court. the case vas con- tfnued-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
MAN IS KNOWN
Resident of Boston Helped Doug las and Dennett 10 Dispose
 of Bonds.

New York, April 25.-The Herald to-day says that the identity of the man who engineered the raid on the securities of the Trust Go of Ameri- ca. for which two men, W. o. Doug lass, the company's assistant bond clerk, and Oliver M. Dennett, a broker. are under arrest. has been disclosed and that his arrest is ex- pected shortly. He is stated to be 8 Boston man, well known in financial and political circles. A statement from Douglass is looked for soon and. the Herald says, that he will furnish the evidence on which the Boston man will be arrested. When the man is arrested, it is declared, there will be told the most amazing story that the financial district has heard in years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Asarchfsss Arrested.

Brussels. April 25--Four anar- ehisfR supectsd of aB attempt on c ne sf Princs AIbert q BelGfu0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
Ample assortment
 of the neU Br0lUn SuitinQs

WHATEVER SUITINGS are the most fashionable for mems wear will be found in ample assort-  ment.
 JUST NOW we are showing a select lot of the newest designs in browns-dark browns, light browns and tan shades.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25

New York, April 25.-It was given out late this afternoon that no fur ther arrests would be made in the case at present.
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Kisses for Hercules.

To entertain a weekend party properly
as well as to obey the behest to speed the
parting guest" one must own big automo-
bile in which to take them back to town on
Monday morning. The three hours run is so
much more comfortable in motor car than
in a Pullman, and moreover II gives the
hostess an opportunity to consult with her
special hair dresser-the Marcel has utterly
gone out OF been persistently and promptly
wilted out by the dampness here-or the
modiste sailing for Europe. More motors
are seen in Southampton this season than
ever before and the reason Is not far to Seek
when one considers the advantage of being
able to dash over to the Golf Club for
luncheon to Shinnecock for tea on the broad
and wind-swept verandas or to Canoe Place
to beg favors OF the huge Hercules opposite
place only when the moon like silver
bow bent In the sky goes sailing over the
treetops and the maid who makes n wish
must whisper IL In the gods great and
then kiss the bearded lips The Hercules was
once the figure-head of a ship wrecked long
ago on the Long Island coast The wooden
eyes have doubtless stared at many strange
sights and lands. but surely nothing more
lovely than the vast sweep of wood-frnged
the lawns and orchards Of the old
hosiery where the wooden sign erected
three hundred years ago creaks rheumatic
ally and from whose vine embowered YER
anda the laughter and soft chatter Of pretty
women floats over Shinnecock bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

All the small fittings for the boudoir are
are innumerable boxes. cases and bags
for different purposes which uphol-
stered. One such box, oblong in shape
and about ten inches long. was used for lin
gerie ribbon. 1t covered with pale
blue silk, over which the filet lace was put
perfectly plain. The box fastened with a
white cord loop over little lace-covered
button. Inside there was wooden pole
covered with silk and lace. placed length
wise in the box and fastened at both ends.
On this pole We're three large spools. such
as are used for narrow ribbon. These
spools. of course, are wound with ribbon
before they are placed in the box and can
be easily unreeled. The pole on which they
are placed Is held in the box book of sep
arate leaves made of light cardboard COW
cred with scented cotton and silk and
strapped across with broad ribbon. These
leaves are bound with a plain silk binding,
The cover boards are upholstered with lace
and the front edges equipped with rib
bons which may be tied A veil Is placed
between each leaf of the book.
Laundry bag. scrap bags and sewing bags
are also made of the filet over plain Gre
tonne. silk linen. Linen is best for this
purpose, since 1T may so readily be washed
and lamps and lamp shades covered with
the same tints in silk or cotton and then
with lace The entire candlestick or lamp
is covered in this manner, and the shades
are made of it. either pleated or plain, and
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ccu1E OF" rALnl1cIElt1IE5 and \
L.ZACE- FEIoEO5

of each detail. And the wonders that can
be worked with Il bad figure if the founda-
ton OF the gown is perfect are d revelation
to any one who does not know clothes.
Real lace plays an important part in
these gowns; there may not be great
amount Of it used but wha:- there is must
be of the best. simple gown of white
chiffon is trimmed with bands of valen-
ciennes lace not over an inch and half
III width Several rows OF this are used
around the foot of the skirt. but often this
trimming is omitted and the skirt Is fin
ished with a fold of satin or with merely
a hem. The folds on the waist, draped in
surpice style. are trimmed with valen
Ciennes ehtredeux finished at the outer
edge with band of satin or tafeta. The
sleeves are made entirely of lace. row after
row of two or three inch-wide valenciennes.
or. should this style be unbecoming, one
of lace with chiffon draped up toward the
top of the shoulder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

Ivory wash silk combines we'll with cotton
wolfe when in check or plaid Very fine
lingerie and very dainty wash silks may
form the guimpe that completes costumes
Of white mohair. Ring-spotted net Is
charming for blouses worn with dresses
made from any of the wooden fabrics and
the same may be said of net all-over lace
The heavy point de Vense and the Irish
crochet are not SO appropriate as the finer
laces. although there can be no objection
to these if used in bands or as collars and
cuffs.
little filet. too. is often effective. White
embroidered chiffon may be used for a yoke
or in simple design, and will be correct
for a whole guimpe.
The square or round Dutch neck is al
ways becoming to plump throats and should
be finished with a lisse other soft tuck
err long thin or scrawny neck will
find the lace stock. featherboned, the best
possible choice for a collar.