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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
BLAINE AND THE BORE.
Statesman Had Method in Making
 Strict Appointment.

A notorious bore came to see James G. Blaine when he was secretary of state. MT. Blaine was busy. Still, ne was polite He was extremely sorry his engagements made it impossible to talk to the visitor, but he would be glad to see him next day, says the Saturday Evening Post. What time?" asked the bore. MT. Blaine made an elaborate consultation of his engage ment book. Come at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning." he said; T shall be glad to see you then. You under stand the hour, do you not? Ten o'clock, precisely" T shall be here," said the bore. Mark you," cautioned Mir. Blaine, when I say 10 o'clock I mean 10 o'clock. You must be here on the exact minute. Promptly at 10, then" All right" replied the bore, and went away jubilant. Blaine" |" asked William E. Chandler. who was present, why did you make such a precise appointment with that man You do not want to see him." T know it," replied Blaine. but l fixed the f hour with exactness and impressed it on him so l shall know when to be out"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
ONLY FOUR CANDIDATES
Appeared Before the Board for Teach.
 CTS Certificates.

Although it was expected that sey- eral candidates would appear to-day to take the examinations at the high school for techers' certificates, only one was present in addition to the three who were on hand yesterday. The new conner was Miss Cornelis, from the outside district. The other young women taking the examina- tions were Miss Eva Sheridan, Miss Ethel Cairns, and Miss Elizabeth Johnson, the latter from the outside district. Miss Johnson and Miss Sheridan were examined for the stat utory certificate, which wifi allow them to teach in the elementary de- partment for one year. Miss Cairns and Miss Cornels were elected for the examination which will entitle them, if they are successful, to teach indeii- nitely in the elementary grades, F. w. Staehner of the Wllllmantic Nor nal school of the state board of eX- aminers, was in charge of the exam nations, which included all the sub iects of the elementary grades. music and drawing being optional. The eX- aminat.ons were held in Nil Gfafton's room on the first floor of the Build ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
CARDS CURSE OF BLINDNESS
Affiictlon Little Heeded by the Fatal.
 ists of the East.

: The first thing that impresses the stranger at Cairo is the number of blind-men, women and children-to be found everywhere In the shops and on the streets Ophthalmia is very prevalent throughout Egypt. Because of superstition concerning "the evil eye" the native mothers of the middle or the lower class do not wash the eyes of their babes at all. Watching the flies buzzing un. needed around and upon these blind children, stranger hastens to buy a fly whisk. These are for sale every where, and are quite attractive with their ornaments of fancy beads and palm leaf fiber. Blind beggars greet one at every corner. Even in the high class Egyptian families there are many blind. The lower classes of Egyptians are given much to hasheesh that is. the lower classes in the large cities-and, although it is against the law to sell it, one will have the hasheesh places pointed out and the men who smoke the drug are seen everywhere. They are distin- guished by the peculiar appearance of their eyes, which become red, swollen and baggy underneath, and by the peculiar color of the Skin. which resembles somewhat the skin of a Chinese opium smoker. -Leslie's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Was a Dramatic Scene.

Seoul, July 19.-It is reported that most dramatic scene occurred at the palace last night when the ministers, headed by Premier Vi Wang Yong, appeared before his majesty and made the cabinets final representation in urging the cm- peror's abdication. His majesty was in high state of excitement, but the premier in the most humble but firm tone dwelt at length upon want of precaution and prudence of the em- peror's policies hitherto, especially in diplomatic affairs, whereby he was endangering the safety of the nation. The premier enumerated the facts of his majesty's duplicities which eliminated in the dispatch of deputation to The Hague peace conference and forcibly reasoned the uselessness of the emperor's dis avowal of his relation with the Hague affair.
 Unable to successfully combat the logic of the premier's representa' tion, the emperor sought a last refuge in the council of elder states men, doubtless anticipating theil sympathies. The council immediate ly convened. Four elders quickly re- sponded and appeared before his majesty at 1 o'clock this morning The emperor's disappointment and surprise was boundless when thCy unanimously agreed with the minis ter's advice. His majesty's mind was finally made up and he consented tC the draft for an imperial rescrint an nouncing his abdication, which wa: placed before him for his signature The emperor's condition was inde scribable. Greatly agitated and per turbed. he signed the document ant the seal was affixed amid impressive i silence.
 A suppressed sign from the em peror was the only sound whicl broke the silence that reigneC throughout the memorable scene.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
NOON HOUR FIRE
House on Wood Street Was De- sirOyed at Mid Day Others
 Damaged.

The two and half story house at A Wood street was practically de- stroyed by fire at noon to-day. It was bought few weeks ago by An tonio DeBartolomeo who occupied the upper floor. The first floor was occu- pied by Edward Pym and family. The house IS Wood street, next door, was burned partly in the roof. The upper floor of this house was occupied by Louis Finkelstein and the first floor by Samuel Finkelstein and their families.
 The shop whistles had scarcely an- nounced the noon hour when the fire alarm summoned the fire department to the corner of Wood and Round Hills streets and immediately the place was the center of throng of hundreds, many of whom sacrificed their dinner for good look at the blaze.
 The fire started in the apartments of the owner of the Bartolomeo house, just as the family was about to sit odwn to dinner. How 1t start ed is not known. MT Pym, who is q night worker, sleeps by day, and he barely esacped with the scantiest of clothing. In a second the entire house seemed to be one blaze. Burn l ing pieces of wood carried the con- | flagration to the house occupied by the Finkelsteins and they instantly began to remove their furniture. In this they succeeded but most of their clothing was drenched by water. The roof of that house is considerably scorched. Houses far up the street and on either hand were scorched and people got ready to remove their effects. The firemen contrived to keep the fire in the corner house and they had considerable hard work in achieving that much for water was scarce and the pressure very low. But for the steamers there would have been no pressure at all and nothing could have saved the houses west of the one where the fire origin ated.
 Mrs De Bartolomeo fainted as she was being removed from the burning house and later as she was passing beside her belongings piled up in the street a stream of water from a hose that played too high caught her in the head and drenched her, besides knocking her off her feet.
 DeBartolomew is the heaviest suf- ferer. His house was totally destroy ed from the second story up. The roof was in flames when the firemen ar- rived on the scene. The Finkelsteins and the Pyms are the only other suf- ferers Most of their clothing was drenched but they succeeded in re- moving most of their furniture. All are fully covered by insurance. They could not state the extent of their damage. Two years ago Chief Snagg recommended that fire hydrant bs placed at the junction of Wood and Round Hill street where the fire took place and so far no official notice has been taken of his recommendation. Joseph Bagley of Engine No was cut in the face by piece of glass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
THE HAU CASE
Evidence Accumulating Which Shows That the Accused is
 a Bad Case.

Karlsruhe, July 19.-The third day of the trial of Karl Hau. accused Of the murder of his mother-in-law, Frau Molitor, at BadenBaden on the 9th of alst November, brought climax Jf dramatic interest at the morning ses- sion. Testimony was given by the sis- ters and brother of Hau's wife, who has committed suicide since the incar- ceration of her husband, and the let ters she wrote just before taking her life, together with the statement nadc by Hau after his last interview with his wife in ail on June [, were reao in court.
 Lieutenant Molitor, who is station ed at Meg, swore he suspected Hau inl- mediately he heard of the murder of his mother. His explanation of the de- spatch sent to Frau Molitor by Hau from Paris was that his mother, as Hau knew, easily agitated and excited owed bad news. The accused there- fore sent the message saying Ter | daughter Olga was dangerously i'll Ill the hope that it's receipt would cause stroke of apoplexy. Describing his talks with the late Mrs Hau, his sister after her return from London, the | lieutenant said his sisters first theory was that some enemy of Hau's had | killed her mother in order to throw | suspicion on her husband. It fell to the lieutenant to explain to his sister all the circumstances or the case pointing to the guilt of her husband
 and this recital, he said, finally coll vinced her that Karl was the murder' CT. She broke down completely and | grovelIed on the floor in her struggle against conviction, but finally yicldea to the evidence. At her request the | lieutenant cabled to Washington ask | ing if his sisters patrimony of Slj, GOO was still in the Union Trust com
 pany. The answer he received was
 that Hau had drawn all this money
 out. Mrs Hau said her husband hlC
 repeatedly assured her that this money
 was still intact in the trust company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Socialists Gain Victory.

London, July 19.--The socialists have gained a nottbble political vic tory in the bye election for d mem Der of parliament from the Colne valley division, Yorkshire. West Rid ing, to fill the seat made vacant by the raising of James Kitson tU the peerage. Victor Greyson, the social fist candidate, was returned at the head of the poll. Colne valley has gone liberal for many years. The votes of all the candidates this time were close: the liberal aspirant was only l53 behind the winner. while the unionist candidate was d good third. Mir Grayson. who is q Man. chester journalist and lecturer at Owens college. Manchester, was largely supported by th- Liberals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
NEARING THE END
House Adjourned For Want ol Quorum Senate Passed
 labor Bills.

Hartford, July 19.-The house to- day passed many matters which are only acted upon just before the eve of adjournment, including the fesolu- tion paying committees expenses, providing for picture Of the speaker, paying for the messengers uniform, etc.
 An attempt to take action on the general bonding bill resulted in the adjournment of the house until nexr Tuesday, as 1t was found that there was not quorum present.
 The democrats of the senate re- ceived great surprise to-day when the senate passed with only two dis sentng votes two measures. Que was the act amending the Acr concerning the employment of women and chlld- ren, which provides that women and minors under sixteen snail work nc more than fifty-eight hours week, in a manufacturing or mercantile cstab- lishment The other was the act giv- ing telegraphers on railroaos and train dispatchers what is practically an eight hour day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
FAVOR THE ARMY cANTEEN.
Convention of Army and Navy Union
 Vote For Its Restoration.

Convention of Army and Navy Union
 Vote For It's Restoration.
 WASHINGTON, July 19.-The con- yention of the Army and Navy union voted in favor of the restoration of the army canteen and for an increase of 10 per cent in the pay of petty officers and enlisted men of the navy on every four years of service, The resolution adopted in favor of its restoration fol- lows:
 Resolved, By the Army and Navy union. fin convention assembled, that we desire to go on record with the officers and men of the army, with President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft, with the Spanish veterans and many other patriotic organizations. In favor of the restoration to the army and to soldiers homes of the canteen as it was operated prior to 1901.
 Resolved, That our own experience has shown beyond question that the sale of beer and light drinks in the army canteen was veritable temper ance measure, that it aided in promot- ing the moral welfare and comfort of the men in the post and camps and that no greater blow to genuine tenn perance was ever struck than when the law was repealed"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Medical Civil Service.

Medicine has as its object the treat ment of disease and the relief of sui fering irrespective of the social stat us or financial position of the patient. says the London Hospital. Existing conditions of practice make well-nigh impossible the attainment of this ob- ject, and 1t is desirable alike in the in- terests of the public and of the rank and file of the profession that some more satisfactory organization of the conditions of practice should be found. Nothing short of civil serv- ice will meet the requirements of the situation. There is a growing feel ing. if we mistake not. inside as we'll as outside the profession. in favor of this solution of the problem, and there is no question that this feeling will continue to grow as there is more full appreciation of the truth tEat, apart from humanitarian considerations, the economic advantages are vastly in its favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
M'PARLAND READY
Man Who Secured Evidence in Haywood Case in Court
 This Morning.

Boise, Idaho, July 19.-James Me Parland, who secured the evidence against the Western Federation of Miners, was in the court room to-day when the Haywood trial was resum- ed. Judge Wood announced that he woudl be ready to rule on the matter of excluding certain evidence from the consideration of the jury and the arguments of counsel this afternoon
 He instructed James Hawley, the leading counsel for the state to be ready to proceed and it is expected that Hawley will not conclude before tomorrow afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
cHoATE AT THE HAGUE.
American Delegate Makes Eloquent
 Appeal For Arbitration.

THE HAGUE, July 19.-At ccm- mittee meeting Joseph II. Choate, one of the American plenipotentiaries. made an important statement of the reasons that had induced the American gov ernment to propose a general treaty of arbitration. He said:
 ''The dangers and mischief threat ening the world from constant prepa- ration for war and the accumulation of arms have been somewhat mitl- gated by the excellent work of the first peace conference in recommend- ing arbitration to the nations as sub stitute for war and the establishment at The Hague of permanent court.
 "Since this time great events have occurred, and two terrible wars which inflicted untold miseries upon many nations have led to international agreements of arbitration, separately and in pairs. There is no reason why nations that agree by each other or two by two should not agree all to- gether to exactly the same thing"
 Continuing Mir. Choate referred to the excellent work done in this direc- tion by the pan-American conferences at Mexico City and Rio Janeiro, and 1t was under these circumstances. he said, that the United States proposed general arbitration corresponding in form and substance to the many in- dividual treaties which have been en- tered into. including those negotiated by the United States in 1904, but re- serving the right of the senate to par ticipate in any special agreement which might become necessary for car rying the treaty into effect in par ticular.
 Mir. Choate's remarks were inter rupted often by she applause of his hearers, and when he was through he was warmly congratulated by many of the delegates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
nnx Murdered ., pa,onne.

'BAY0NNE. \. l.. July 19.-For re marks made to boarder in his moth CTS home Joseph Brocinsky. thirteen years old. was shot and killed here Frank Foreman Is under arrest charg cd with having done the shooting. Jo seph and a brother lived with theii mother. Mrs. Annie Brocinsky. w!d ow. and Foreman had been boardei at the house for long time. It was said that Joseph was angry at both his mother and Foreman and that q remark he made caused Foreman tc seize a shotgun and shoot the boy dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
WILL TRY AGAIN
Prince Robert Dc Broglie Will Re-Marry Miss Alexander
 of Chicago. ..N

Paris, July 19.-Prince Robert de Broglie, whose marriage a year ago in Chicago with Miss Estella Alex ander, an American, was yesterday declared void by the French courts, will, within few days, formally mo- tify his father, at whose instance the marriage was annullede of his inten- ton to re-marry Miss Alexander un- der the French law. This notice will be served through notary.
 Under the law passed during the last session of the chamber of depu- ties modifying marriage procedure in France, Robert is free to marry at the end of thirty days unless bis father interposes an objection. If this step is taken, however, Robert must personally appear in court and request permission to marry, and this the court must grant him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
EMPEROR QUITS
National CalamitieS Have Been Numerous During His Reign
 Of Forty Years
CROWN TRANSFERRED

Seoul, July 19-Briefy, the emperor in the imperial rescript of abdication, expresses his regret that during the forty-four years of his reign, national calamites have followed in rapid sue cession and the peoples distress has become so aggravated that he dec,h- ed it now time to transfer the crown to the heir apparent in conformity with ancestral usages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Scnrrs fhe Preachers.

Chicago. July 1a-'I England the best preachers go into the slums, ' said Miss Mary J. Hepburn. of Leeds, England. in talk at the DesDlaines camp meeting of the Methodist Ep:s- copal church yester,lya. rFn this Coun- try" she continued, almost anytEh': will do for the poorer csaSses. Tue English furnish the best music and provide the finest halls for the work among the people with the fewcS; ad- van;age<. where, of course. it is InOS' needed Miss Hepburn's address was part of a special deaconesses' msct- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Killed n Whole Family.

CHICAGO, July 19.-Herman BilliE wns found guilty of killing with poi son Adolph vrzal and five of his chil' dren. The jury fixed the penalty at ldeath. vrzal and his children all died within a few weeks of each other un' der suspicious circumstances. Billik had been friend of the family for years and in his capacity of fortune teller had administered medicine to the children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
The EclipSe Stakes.

London, July l9.-The Eclipse stakes, 10000 sovereigns, distance abotu one mile and a quarter, for three and four year olds. were run at Sandowne park to-day and won by W. B. Purefoy's chestnut colt. Lally. w. Bass Sancy was second, and Lord Roseberry's Bezonian was third. Sev- en horses started. Sancy was hot favOrite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
sermon oust. Q nypocritc.

LINCOLN. Neb., July 1g.-The Rev. W. F. Ferguson. pastor of the First Methodist church, was suspended from the church after two days hearing on charges of misconduct with Mrs. Cross. a member of his congregation. After hearing Ferguson deliver a pow erful sermon on virtue Mrs. Cross con- fessed to misconduct with the minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
LOOKED SUSPICIOUS TO HIM.
Youngsters Reasoning Natural Under
 the Circumstances. . ...- :

Five-yearold Lewis had on several occasions successfully evaded his nurse. and paid surreptitious and de- lightful visits to the workmen on an apartment house in process of build ing at the corner of his block, As the result of his observations there he un- concernedly and without prejudice emitted a choice and varied assort- ment of profanity at the luncheon table. His shocked mother tried to impress upon him that never, never again must he repeat such words. But Lewis either lacked discrimina- tion or his parents warning had not been sufficiently impressive. for few days afterward he vented a notable addition to his vocabulary of exple- tives. His mother this time waited not for speech, but promptly and firmly seized the young man and washed his mouth out with soapsuds. which she had already demonstrated as an effectual spiritual cleanser. A few days afterward Lewis was watch ing the nurse give his six.weeks-old sister her bath. and when nurse care fully washed out the little mouth Lewis asked interestedly: Nurse. has baby b1en saying naughty words?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Tro,,.v. Crash at New Haven

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July i0.-Two trolley cars. filled to their capacity with women and chilireh of the Tay- Tor Congregational church. crashed to- ! gether late last night directly in front of the church on shelton avenue. Thir- teen of the passengers were danger ously injured, and score of others sustained cuts and bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
rr,plxIip County Nominees.

MALONE. \. r.. July I9. - The Franklin county Republican eonven- lion nominated Harry H. Hawley for member of assembly, Frederick c. Pad dock for county judge. John W. Gene way for district attorney. all of Malone, and John W. Rowley of Westville for superintendent of the poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
NIaber in Court.

Derby. July 19.-John Maher of New Haven was arraigned in court to-day for taking part in prize fight on June 2. Maher's opponent was a young fellow named McCabe and the bout took place in a club in Derby without license. Maher was relcas- ed on bonds of S200.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Dog Tagged Win oaa Plac.ra.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. July ls.-A little dog jumped od train on the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad at the Union station consplcu- ously tagged with a pIacard bearing the inscription. T srpresent the part the men got in the Adams Express Aompany's s24G0.OoO meion-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
A,nv,. Msrrisse of Prince Robert.

PARIS, July i9.-The marriage of Prince Robert de Broglie and Estelle Alexander, who was divorced from eydney B. Welt in Chicago last sum- mer. was annuIIed bv the French court. sThe court also forbade Mine. Alexan- der to use the name De Broglie. The couple will wed again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19
Was Par,innr,I To-tlar.

Fort LeavenvoTth.Kas. July 1s-- William January. alias. Charles An derson. for whose pardon fifty thou sand persons peiitioned. was released from the federal prison here to-day and returned to Kansas City where he will engage In business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-19

Salem, Mass, July 19.-The funer- al of Seaman Edmund J. Walsh, one of the victims of the explosion on board the battleship Georgia last Monday was held here to-day. Fol- lowing brief private services at the home of Walsh's mother in Lynn the body was brought to this city in a r flag draped hearse, which was met here by small detail from the cruis- CT Des Moines and escorted to the Immaculate Conception church. Af- ter requiem high mass, celebrated by the curate, Rev Father David J. Murphy, the interment took place at St Mary's cemetery, marines acting as pail bearers. ,
 The church was filled with flowers, many beautiful pieces having been sent by friends of the dead seaman. Among them were gifts from the sea- men of the Georgia, Vermont, Illinois and Des Moines, Postmaster General Meyer and the Ladies' Veteran Navy association of this city. During the funeral the flag of Post 34, c. A. R. was at half mast.