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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
IS CALBRERA DEAD
Rumor That He Has Been As- sasSinated - Has No
 Confirmation.

Mexico City, June 10.-The Asso. ciated Press office here received a message from the Oaxaca Herald at a late hour last night saying that a private message had been received in Oaxaca saying that President Cabrera of Guatemala had been assassinated.
 Minister Mnuel Giron, the Gaute- malan representative to Mexico, was seen at his home but knew nothing of the alleged assassination. Dr Francisco Reyes, former minister of foreign relations in Salvador, who is in this city, declared that if the re- port was true it meant a revolution in Guatemala. The report has caused excitement here. but there is dispo< sition to discredit the story.
 The message concerning the report of the assassination of President Gas brera was received by the daughters Iof General Barrundia, who was form- erly president of Guatemala and who himself was assassinated some years ago.
 New York. June 10.-Up to 10 o'clock this morning no confirmation had been received of the report that President Cabrera of Guatemala had been assassinated. This report came by way of Mexico last night.
 Dr Ramon Bengoechea, Guatemala an consul at New York, cabled the minister of state at Guatemala city to-day for information.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Wide Iucks Are Features.

Wide tucks are especially dis tingulshing features, and particularly becoming to tall figure. It is quite safe to say that tucks and bands will be fin" throughout the summer. for they lend themselves SO we'll to linens and other summer materials. It must be admitted. however, that there are other modes of trimming more atlanta. ble to the frock and even the suit of silk. To return to the voiles and the other fabrics to which our pretty silk costumes have been forced to give way in lieu of the unpleasant weather. The plain voile made over a figured. checked or striped silk has never really had a hold upon us until now. Now we have made up our minds to revel in them. and all manner of op- portunities to exploit ones artistic sense of the fitness of things and to study harmony of colors is opened thereby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
sANsHEE OR DEATH WRATH.
Thls 10 One of the Oldest and Most
 Respectable Ghosts.

One of the oldest and most respect able types of ghost is the banshee. which may be regarded as near rela- tive of the death wraith.. inasmuch as 1t gives warning of impending death by uttering lamentable walls. says Lippincott's. Some, families take great pride in the possession of such "spooks." good example of which is described by Mrs. Levey of Castle terrace. London, who writes: The night when my mother lay dying was one of great pain. At about nine o'clock there came. a fearful wall of woman's voice. as if swaying to and fro past the windows. I ran to the window, but no human being could be there. as the room was two flights up and no houses near. She died at 10:s0 p. m. My father and family sat at dinner on the evening of February 4. 1868. when the same fearful cry or wall filled our house. At eight o'clock next morning my youngest brother died quite suddenly. The same thing happened on my fathers death in 1887; likewise on the death of my sister in 1889, and on the death of another brother in 1890" This banshee seems to have been rather out of place in London. such wailing ghosts (which are not seen and can not therefore be properly termed ap- paritions) being especially domesti- cated in Ireland. where they are usual ly associated with dilapidated castles and an impoverished and long-de- scended gentry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
LAST DAYS OF GREAT POETS.
Bliss Perry Writes of the Passing ef
 Thomas Bailey AIdrleh.

On the day when he last entered the Atlantic ofiice. in January. Mir. Aldrich seemed. for the, first time. to have grown old. One of his friends spoke of 1t as he went out Up till that morning. the weight of 70 years had scarcely seemed to touch the erect jaunty figure. The lines that time had written around his clear blue eyes and firm mouth conveyed no hint of senillty. His hair was scarce ly gray. His voice. slightly husky in it's grayer. sweeter tones. re- tained delicious youthful crisp ness as 1t curled and broke. wave-like. into flashing raillery. He had just completed his poem for the Longfek low centenary. his first verse after some years of silence. and when 1t was praised to his face-for vho could help praising 1.-the blushed with pleasure like a boy. Yet he had passed threetcore and ten. and the shadow. invisible as get and quite un- heralded. was drawing very near Bliss Perry. in Atlantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Sem. E.nou, apune...s

Nathaniel Hawthorne vas the dunca of his class. Walter Scott vas told by his professor that he vas a dunee. Both Napoleon and Wellington were dull boys at school. and when Give won PIassy bis father said he did not think the booby had co much sense. Chalmers. the leader Of the Disrup- ton. vas expelled from his school ss sn incorriEibls dunce- Chattertoa vas sent hone as fool. and Leigh Hunt vss considered beyo1d.sll hope Isxsc Newton. the great oriental scholar. Sir William Jones. and RGSsrt Morrison. uhc complied the immortal Chinese BIbIs tnd dic,ion4rTs were sli reEsrd- si ss sztrs1siy tz1 boJt-s1ntzE Mxznr1ns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Poultry Raising Abandoned.

Great Harrington, Mass, June 10.-. Poultry raising for the market has been practically abandoned in the Berkshires for the present season be- cause of the bad weather, and hotel and boarding house keepers are find- ing great difficulty in carering to the demands of the early summer visit ors for fresh chicken. The number of poultrymen who raise their stock for the market has been diminishing with- in recent years and the Berkshire district now has very few professions al poultry dealers. Last years stock is in good demand at present and calls for a high price When the summer vacation season begins in earnest the demand will be much greater and the price is likely to reach a record mark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
The Difference.

"Yes. have heard of him. Owes everybody, gets drunk and goes whoop- ing around the streets. Keeps a worthless cur and has a fondness for, telling stories beginning. Say, have you heard this one? If you have, call me or. Once there was young mar ried couple A worthless loafer. a dead beat and" "Oh. mol You are thinking of John E. This is his cousin. John c. Drives his creditors into bankruptcy. runs over people with his imported 60-horse power automobile. owns s3.000 fighting dog. talks SO loudly in his box at the opera that he infuriates those who think music was made to be listened 10. reads novels in French. and" "Ah. I see!-strange should make such mIstake-a we'll known man.about-town."-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Japanese Progressives Talk About San
 Francisco Affair.

Tokio, June 10.-The council Of the progressives at meeting to-day adopted resolution, the substance of which was as follows:
 "The anti-Japanese feeling up3n the Pacific coast of the United States, especially in San Francisco, culmin- ated in an assault upon Japanese trading places last month. constitut- ing a most fragrant violation of the rights guaranteed by the treaty con- cluded upon an equal footing between the two nations.
 The anti-Japanese acts are not of a. temporary nature and the federal Government at Washington must be held responsible for its failure to pre- went such outrages.
 mThe attitude of our government towards that in Washington has so far been unsatisfactory to the nation and 1t is necessary that proper steps should be taken by our government in order to maintain the national dig nlty and permanently ensure the safe ty of the rights and property of our compatriots in America"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
The conareastIen.

There Is a tiny church near the foot of one of the Western Grampians which has a congregation numbering. in the best of weather, not more than 20 people. On stormy days the mum Der Is much less. as members have to travel considerable distances. A tour Ist happened to come across this church early one Sunday afternoon. He listened for a bit. but heard no sound. so went to the door of the church and looked in. The beadle was the only occupant. 'Is the service over!~ he asked. ~Ou ay. she will pc over.- replied the old man. Then. where Is the eongregation7 asked the tourist. The beadle slowly pointed through the open door to man vend- ing his way down a hill and said, That's him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
ADAMS ARRIVES
Man Who Was a Partner of Harry Orchard in His Many
 Murderous Schemes
FIFTH DAY OF TRIAL

Boston, June 10.-The Massachu- setts farmers, in common with those of the other New Engand states has most discouraging prospect this year owing not only to the backward spring but to the scarcity of farm help and to the ravages of insects. The farmers say that never in the history of Mas sachusetts has help been so scarce or so high, and declare that quality in farm help is no longey factor.
 The high price of help has material ly reduced the acreage of ground under tillage, and more area has been left to grass during the past year than ever before. Farmers find it easier to grow and harvest hay crop than veg etable or grain.
 As for the weather, reports to the state board of agriculture show that all branches of agriculture were from one to three weeks behind on June 1st. Fruit trees are very backward and all kinds of vegetation Is prac- tically undeveloped.
 The small fruit season will be one of the poorest for many years and raspberry and blackberry vines were badly winter-killed, and strawberries were also damaged by the late frosts.
 Apple trees show about the aver age bloom, but the peach crop in the state W ill be light.
 Grass was never so luxuriant.
 The usual enemies to all kinds of vegetation are fully us active as in years past. The most serious menace in Massachusetts, according to the boards of agriculture Is the San Jose scale, which is reported with the cate piller, the gypsy and brown tail moths to have survived the unusually hard winter without inconvenience and have already begun operations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Students Down With Mumps.

West Derry. N IT., June 10.-More than one quarter of the students and some of the members of the faculty of Pinkerton academy are confined to their roms here as the result of an epidemic of humps. The disease first appeared about week ago and spread rapidly before 1t was seriously noticed. The social and athletic life of the acad- emy has been much disturbed owing to the confinement of the affected students. The closing examinations. which are now in progress at acad- emy, are being hurried through so that the students may get to their homes as soon as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
CRANBERRY BOG
Largest jn the World. Covering 800 Acres Now Being Laid 
 Out at Slasconset, Mass.

Siasconset, Mass, June 10.-The largest cranberry bog in the world is being established here. The work of laying out and cultivating the bog, which extends over 800 acres, was be- gun more than two years ago, and since then force of more than 100 men has been at work, ana Nantucket island has benefited thousands of dol lars by it.
 The bog is located on what is for the most part natural swamp, bor- dering on pond. The outlook for the successful cultivation of the cran- berry here is very promising, Nan tllcket being subjected to few frosts and having no army worms, which are such drawbacks to the develop ment in other places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Cost. to Keep Umbrellas.

That old umbrella joke about one's inability to keep one for any length of time came back to me with unusual force this morning remarked the careful man. T received my umbrel- Ia back from the repair man with . bill for ass for recovering 1t and put ting ia q new ferrule- The umbrella originally cost me t4-50. I've had 1t four years now and In that time 1t has been recovered twice 50 that 1t stands me in nearly double its original cost
 But then I suppose that Is the price I have to pay for my vanity in being shls to keep one umbrella for % long
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
OUTLOOK IS POOR
The New England Farmer Has Late Spring and Scarcity of
 Help to Contend With.

Boise June 10.-Harry Orchard be- gan his fifth days grilling on the witness stand in the Haywood mur- der trial this morning. The tragedies of two years of his life, prior to the time the gates of the Idaho peniten- tiary closed upon him, have yet to be rehearsed in detail. Under the cross examination of E. F. Richardson, the tax upon the mans memory would ap- pear to be more than the ordinary mind Is capable of,, but so far. Orch ard has stood the test. If he goes through the ordeal to-day with as lit tie confusion in his statements as ne has exhibited in the last two days, 1t will have been perhaps the most re- markable exhibition ever given on a witness stand.
 Among the witnesses expected to arrive to-day Is former Governor Pea body of Colorado. who, according to Orchards statement, bore little short of charmed life, while Orchard was seeking an opportunity to kill him.
 The statement that Mrs Orchard had arrived yesterday appears to be without foundation.
 Harry Orchard spent a quiet Sun day in the penitentiary. Haywood was visited yesterday by his wife, daughters and mother. He appears to be in good spirits and confident of his acquittal.
 Steve Adams, the alleged assistant of Orchard in some of his crimes, reached here to-day and was placed in cell adjoining those occupied by Haywood, Mover and Pettibone. The trial opened at 9:35 with Orchard under cross examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Boat CapsIzed.

wallingford. June i0.-one man was drowned and two had narrow escapes when a boat containing four fishermen was overturned on Con- munity lake yesterday. The man drowned was Andrew Lenart. Hun garian. about 40 years old. He was standing in the stern of the boat to draw in his line when he lost his bal ance and went over. The three oth- CTS clambered to the stern to assist their comrade, but their action cap sized the craft Joseph Lenart. a brother of the dead man. with difi- culty was dragged ashore by the third member of the party. Stephen Goddo. The fourth man. Barney Creme. sat on top of the overturned craft and was rescued by another boat Lenart's body was recovered. He leaves a daughter and a brother. the latter a resident of MillviIle. Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
CITY NEWS.

P. Fl. Carroll has sold to Mir and Mrs Dennis Sullivan his property on North Willow street near Ludlow street
 The Right Rev Monsignor w. J. Slocum left to-day for St Vincent's hospital, New York, where he will en- deavor to regain some of the strength lost by his recent illness. pr James L. Moriarty accompanied him.
 This afternoon the ponce received word that women and children were stealing coal from cars on the siding near the Washington avenue cross ing. The cars that were loaded with coal were being touched up 10 such an extent that one of the factories at length took upon itself to notify Superintendent of Police Beach.
 The real estate market is unusually active, and dealers attribute if to the recent advance in rents which prompt ed many to buy homes O, their own rather than continue to pay what they term exorbitant pricts for tenements. To be sure, many are making pnr- chases purely with a speculative erd in view. but the majority of buyers are aiming to secure homes for them selves and their families. During the past few days l.. R. Carter. admin istrator of the estate of the late A. B. Simons, sold three houses on Althea street, one to Jnhn Stanfield of North Willow street. another to Henry Davidorf of Grand street, and the third to Charles Simons who lives in that part of the town. He also sold to Ashel A. Porter of Nsugatuck the hose No 3 Simons avenue and a lot on Middle street to George Shea. nrnrnnn crrIc rnp 40 HENTc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Az1F
cu,.s.s. consribusor.. N

In . certain parish of Greater New York the rector. while admonishfng his flock on Sunday last that the col lection basket receipts were steadily growing less. took occasion to declare that certain parishioners contribute to their means, but others give in keeping with their meanness7 He added that in measure such exhibi- tons of false pretenss reminded him cf the story told of the Pilgrim fsth- srs upon their arrival at Plymouth Rock. First they fen upon thsir knsss: then they fen Epon the sbor- lkinez-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
1h. Gamer, EIend,. w.nd.rIus,.

As the sun day by day ascends the heavens and the actInIc value of his light increases. rhapsodires the editor of the American Amateur Photograph CT. there seizes us once more the fervor of the enthusiast. From the high shelf down comes the camera. the plate holders are loaded. and we tramp across the green fields looking for pic tures-or pretending to. For half the cause of our wandering has naught to do with the black box we carry with us. The primitive instinct for change. the ancestral wanderlust. 1t is. that has seized us and driven us forth to nar ture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Steel Car Contract.

Pittsburg. June 10.-Contracts for the construction of 5000 steel cars aggregating in cost s6.500, 900 have been placed within the past forty eight hours by the United States Steel corporation. Nearly one-half the contracts have been placed with Pittsburg builders. The cars are for the use of the Union railroad of the Carnegie Steel Co and the Chicago, Lake Shore and Eastern railroad, both subsidiary concerns of the United States Steel corporation. The contracts were awarded to the Pressed Steel Car Co of Pittsburg, the Standard Steel Car Go and the American Car and Foundry Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
THE EDDY CASE
Judge Chamberlain Rendered an Important Ruling This
 Morning
COMMITTEE TO HEAR IT

Concord, N. H., June 10-The right of the next friends" to bring a suit for an accounting of the prop erty of Mrs Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder and leader of the Christian Science religion was the question that Judge Robert N. Chamberlain of the Merrimack superior court was called upon to consider to-day. Two weeks ago the court heard arguments on the motion of General Frank s. Streeter, representing the three trustees to whom Mrs Eddy had transferred her property, asking that the trustees be granted leave to intervene and be substituted as plaintiffs ln place of next friends in the equity proceed ings brought against Calvin 4. Frye, Mrs Eddy's secretary, and nine other prominent members of the Christian Science church This motion has been denied by the court.
 To-day General Streeter appeared in the double capacity Of counsel for the trustees and counsel for Mrs Eddy. The motion argued to-day was vol luminous document, the substance of which was request for a dismissal of the next friends and the discon- uance of the equity proceedings against Frye and the nine other de- fendants This action was asked on the ground that 1t was brought in bad faith, that Mrs Eddy is compe- tent to attend to her own affairs and that her property is we'll managed.
 The next friends" who in their bill in equity allege that Mrs Eddy is at the mercy of clique of the Christian Science church and that her property is being diverted by such a clique to its own hands, are her son, George W. Glover of Lead S. D.; his daughter Mary Baker Glover; Mrs Eddy's adopted son. pr Ebenezer J. Eddy of Waterbury, Vt; her cousin, George w. Baker of Bangor, Me: and her nephew, Fred W. Baker of Ep- som, N. H.
 It is anticipated to-day that should Judge Chamberlain deny the motion of General Streeter, the court would lay down a course of procedure to be followed in the suit. probably begin ming with the appointment of a mas ter to detaln the question of Mrs Eddy's competency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
ATTACKED IN CAFE.
Reyolutonists Gave Captain Dent a
 Good Scare.

Victoria, B. G.. June 10.-The steamer Wyneric. Captain Dent, ar rived here yesterday. Captain Dent had some exciting experiences while his vessel was at Guayaquil, being attacked while in cafe by revolu- tionists.
 In company with an American, who is in business there, he was din- ing at cafe when number of revo- lutionists attacked them with sticks. Captain Dent and his companion drew their revolvers and took a stand against a wall. A number of foreigners came to their assistance. The police joined issue with the rev. olutionists, demanding that the for eigners accompany them to police headquarters. The other foreigners assisted them to beat back all their asasilants, who eventually retired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Tohacco Feels Late season.

westfield. Mass. June 10.-Tobac- . growers throughout the Connecti- Gut valley are experiencing one of the latest seasons in the history of the industry and much trouble with the development of their crop be- cause of the indictment weather. The many frosts necessitated re-sowing much of the plant and the continued cold and rain has retarded the growth of the crop until the season is now almost a month late. The usual acreage will probably be raised but the crop is expected to be of an inferior quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Fire and Explosion.

Providence. R. l.. June 10.-The mystery surrounding the burning of an unknown craft in Narraganseti bay. near Prudence Island. last night, was dispelled to-day when word reached this city that four men had been saved from the fire and explosion which destroyed the power boat of Henry B. Wright of Pawtucket Two other men of the party on board the boat had gone ashore in the tender. so that all es- caped. The launch sank after the fire had caused the naphtha tanks to explode.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Suit for 1000 Damages.

Derby. June 1O.-A suit for al- legged breach of promise was brought by a woman named JHstina 0buka- ries against Antonio Lokat here to- day and damages of sl.0O0 claimed. The allegations are that a certain merchant in Derby told the perspec- tive groom that the young woman was unhealthy and would be unable to work and for that reason she was thrown over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Pekin to Paris.

Pekin, June 10.-Three French, one Dutch and one Italian motor cars started to-day in the Pekin to Paris race. The foreign residents, includ- ing the American, Austrian and French ministers, gave them an en- thusiastic send-off. The Chinese were much astonished as this was the first time motor cars had been seen in Pekin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
Highest FlaepoIe in State.

Winsted. June 10.-Contraetor A. H. Hubby went to Colebrook Satur- day and raised what Is supposed to be the highest fagpole in the state. The pole Is eighty-fve feet long. standing seventy-hve feet above the ground. and Is estimated to weigh about five tons. It has cost upward Of s2o0 and was given to the town by Raymond 0les. It had been planned to raise the pole Memorial day. but 115 men and tvo yoke of oxen were unable to put it in place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
EdIturr in Session.

Norfolk. Va. June 10.-The Na- tional Editorial association assembled in annual convention in the Auditor fun building at the Jamestown en- position to-day. The chief feature to- day will be the address of President Roosevelt. st the afternoon session. followed bT a reception A large number of papers and addresses are Co be presented during the week and various committee rspotrs submittsf. The prssifentis address hT John ~ 1unkin. ~ Seriirx. Kan rIll be 6s- lIr<rtf tc-rerros.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
TeIegram for Prisoners.

Denver, June 10.-During the con- vention of the Western Confedera- ton of Miners here to-day the foI- lowing telegram was sent to Hay- wood, Mover and Pettibone in Boisa Idaho: Fifteenth annual conven- ton sends greeting. Confident of your innocence and are with you until your honor is vindicated and your freedom returned"