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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
A "GiRL RAFFLEs."
Mystery of Springfield Robberies
 Solved in Couples Arrest.


 Solved in Couples Arrest.
 In arresting John F. Hiffernan, clerk of the Henkling hotel. md Mary Connors, who has been living with him in house on Vernon street, Springfield, the Springfield police believe they have solved the mystery of a number of house rob berries that have bothered the au- thorities in that section of fare. Hiffernan and the Connors woman have confessed to the robbery of Dr George H. Davis's house at No 3S Vernon street on June II ard to on tering the honse of Martin B. BreclS at No 138 Catherine street on Feb ruary 1. The pair have also admit ted complicity in the robbery of L.. L. Rogers at the corner of Mcknight and Catherine streets O.! the night of February II. Every effort has been made by the pniIce to connec' the pair with the celebrated P 'n,- cry robbery, but thus far without results.
 It is believed they are iUo of tn, slickest crooks that hay. operated II sningfcl. ard in EsS lngland for some time. Hiffernaa l. known nI- der a number If aliases. and the wo- nm, Mary C,nnors, Is Il ..uiet littl. b5d.. short and light anS weighi:s .ess than 100 ounds. The man is q gentlemanly sort of crook and lived on the proceeds of his ard the wo- mans joint plunder In the style of wealthy man. It Is said The little flat on Vernon street is replete with curios and tasteful decorations. Nearly $500 worth of loot was dis covered, proceeds of the robberies named. Hifcrnan and his girl friend both hail from Canada. He claims to have been born in the province of Ontario, while the wo- man is said U. have ouce been trained nurse in Montreal hos pital.
 In the Springfield police court yes terday, Hiffernan and his accomplice' were arraigned for the Breck and Davis robbery. Hiffernan pleaded guilty and the woman not guilty. Ire trial was witnessed by a number of persons and the court room was packed to the doors. Eiffernan was bound over to the first sitting of the grad jury. September 9 and placed under $1,6Q0 bonds. In default of bail he was remanded to the York street jail. Mary Connors's bail was fixed at the same amount and she was taken back to jail pending her ar raignment next Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

James F. Dunn, for many years a we'll known resident of this city, died this morning at his home, 65 Field street, after an illness of about seven months. While on his way to work last January he slipped and fell on a rough walk on South Main street and fractured his leg. He was also injured internally so that while the frac- tured limb healed his general health kept going backward and he finally passed away. Mir Dunn was native of Northampton, Mass. He was c graduate of the high school of that place and started out in the world with bright prospects. He learned the machinist trade at Florence Sew ing Machine shop in Northampton and was one of the most skillful workmen in New England. He also took out several patents on machinery and had many under consideration when he was injured. He was a musician of considerable ability and could make the piano almost talk. For years he was in great demand at fairs and banquets and many thought that an entertainment was not up to date unless MT Dunn presided at the plano. Socially he was charming gentleman and his death is source of much regret to large number of people who knew him from boyhood and thought we'll of him. Besides his wife. who was Miss Katherine Kelliher of this city. he leaves one son, Joseph; also his mother. Mrs Mary Dunn, and six sis ters, Mrs T. P. Smith and Mrs Joseph Hibberd of Northampton; Mrs J. H. Loughlin, Mrs Charles Teller, and the Misses Elizabeth and Sadie Dunn, all of Waterbury. The funeral will be held Friday morning.
 The funeral of the late William Roxburgh. who died yesterday at the home of his daughter. Mrs William Mercier. S67 West Main street, wil, be held tomorrow at 12:15 o'clock. The remains will be taken to New Haven for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
Disnute Is Settled.

Washington, Aug 2S.--Acting Sec retary of State Adee said to-day that he was authorized to announce that President Roosevelt and President Diaz are now in entire accord con corning the position of Central Amer lea and the settling of the dispute between the five republics. Mir Adee said that he expected to make a statement within twenty-four hours outlining the policies under consld eration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
Beware the Kate Carney.r

Taunton, Mass, Aug 2S.-A new drink. called the Kate Carney" brought over from Ireland oy a Taunton business man. was served to coal beaver Tn Joseph Slns's place Monday. The first Kate Car ney caused him to sing, the sec md brought beatific expression to his face, and the third caused him to dance, throw glasses and attack Spe- cial Patrolman Frank Martin. The coal heaver was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28

The regular simon pure republicans of the third ward held meeting last night and agreed upon Thomas B. Walker and Louis E. Fitzslmons as candidates for aldermen. They are on the board now and with some ether good man as a running mate 1t will be hard to beat them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
POLITICAL POINTERS
Factory Foremen Moi Wanted By
 Second Ward Republicans.

One may not like the politics oi the second ward republicans, but just the same nobody can help admlring their pluck. They have come out dat- footed against sending all factory foremen to represent them in the board of aldermen and propose to make fight for the unfcrgotten man, the ordinary citizen. who is not Q manufacturer or a foreman in some big concern. One of them told re- porter to-day the masses have no rep resentative on the majority side of the house in the board of aldermen and that 1t was time this was chang. ed. We want men, he said "who don't have to sneeze every time two or three big shops take snuff. These men are all right and mean well, but there are others and all should have some measure of representation. We never had any, but we are going tt, make a try this year and we Intend to keep 1t up."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
nrsTRIcT or WATERBURY ss PRo-
 ~ hnka Cnurt Au0 nafh tAr-

nISINILT OF WATERBURY SN FKO- ~ bats Court. Aug z5th Ia0S
 Estate of Margaret Smith. late of waterbury, in said district deceased
 Upon the application of John Waite. adnInIs- trator. praying this court to ascsrtain the heirs and distributes of said deceased estate the same being sn intestate estate pursuant to the statute laws of the state of Connectlcut as per application on fie nore fully appesrs it is ORDERED. Thrt sad application he heard suddeteruinedst e the Probate Office ia Water burr. In said district On the n day of Sept A. Dl. icof. at 2 o'clock fn the forenoon srd that noties oe given of the pendency of said spplleaticn s1d the tine sud place of hearing thereo1- by rublishiae tks sane oncs ln s1me newspaper having 6 elrcalasicn in said
 By order of ccars
 James J. Cassin Cierk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28

There must be some mistake about the so-called alliance between the Hill Street Improvement club and tho Sec ond Ward association. The Hill street people were used pretty decently by the present administration and their spokesman said so on and off at pub lie meetings. Whats up now?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28

Alas for South Brooklyn It went into the full taxation district and since that time 1t has been lost in the shuttle. The other school districts remained outside and have forced the city to give them practically what they want while not paying anything like the rate levied in South Brook lyn. You may call this what you please, but in plain English 1t Is nothing shore Of improving one part of the town at the expense of the 0ther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28

The republicans will not use ma. chimes at the primaries. Some of. the leaders like this while others are very |much disappointed and claim that fhey wouldn't have gone into jt at bil had they known that the machines
 would not be used.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28

With Carter on the safety board he could-at any rate the thoughts of what he could and might do is causing a little worrimenf In some quarters but apparently 1t is case of needless alarm as the en- trolIeymsn is not likely to De the nett mayor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-A horse. harness and business wagon. Apply at 2f2 South Main St. city. F. Lachayelle.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
PASSING OF A PIONEER
DEATH OF PAUL COSTINETT,
FOUNDER OF LOCAL SOCIETY.

The death of Paul Costnett. founder of
the Italian Society of this city. at his home.
1135 Sth street northwest. Saturday last.
removed one Of the pioneer residents of the
District. Mr.. Costnett was born at Genoa,
Italy, in 1881, and emigrated to the United
States in 1S47. He located soon after land
ing in this country in Philadelphia, but
soon afterward removed to this city. His
residence here covered a period of nearly
sixty years. He probably the first
Italian to adopt this city as his home. and
he became the leader of the Italian colony
which collected here. In course of time.
under his inspir alton, the Italian Society
was founded, and 1t grew into notable Or
ganzation.
Mr.. Costnett was seventy-six years OF
age at the time OF his DEATH which was
due to the inf1rmities of age. He leaves a
family of four chidren-John ]. Costinett.
Joseph r. Costinett. Mrs. George Riani and
Mrs. John w. Hurley-and ten grandchii-
dren.
The funeral will occur tomorrow morning
at $50 O clock. from the late residence OF the
deceased and the Italian Society Will have
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
work Of the organization in the interests
Of the aged, said:

work Of the organization in the interests
Of the aged. said:
THE society has been under the same
officers as in previous years. their re-
election having taken place at the first
regular meeting OF the year in May. 1907.
as follows: Mrs G. Facius, president: Mrs.
J. ]. Appich. first vice president: Mrs Carl
Muller. second vice president; Mrs. j. Harry
Davis, secretary: Mrs. R. De Grain. treas
urer: Mrs. E. Thomfordt and Mrs. r. De
Grain, purchasing committee. We report a
gradual increase in membership, The num-
Der at present being 105, gain of twelve
over that of last year. Taken all In all
this fifth year or wooden anniversary has
been the source of considerable qualification
and one upon which we can look back with
a great deal of satisfaction.
THE income Of the organizatiC.- or the
past year is shown as having been q. "a,
while the expenses were $7942l leaving a
balance in the treasury of 1858 49,
The report Of Mrs. Ramm, the matron.
shows that five persons were admitted to
the home the past year. making the present
number twenty-six. The age of the Oldest
health of the inmates, says Mrs. Ramm,
has been uniformly fair. the food supply
ample and Of good quality. The majority
Of the inmates seem to be happy and con-
tented"
During the five years the home has been
in operation there have been seven deaths.
The detailed statement issued by Mr.. Myer
Cohen, the secretary and treasurer of the
home, indicates the receipts to have been
bursements amounted to $13 55S 90. leaving
a balance Of $6O.34. The sum of 81, 5S4. Is Is
credited as coming through legacies and
donations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
RUSSIAN-FRANC0 PACT
MATTER OF ALLIANCE A NoTA-
BILE THEME IN THE PRESS.

Special Cahlegram TO The Star.
ST PETERSBURG, August 5.-What OF
the Franco-Russian alliance? Stands 1t
where It did? These are among the inter-
estlng questions which are everywhere be-
Ing asked in political circles since the dis
cussion of the possibilities of war between
Englands ally and Russia's foe-Japan.
The matter of the Franco-Russian alli-
ance has been pushed prominently forward
by an article in the Novoye Vremya,
amounting to this argument. that as the
French army is not proportionately as
strong as it was, Russia would do well to
seek another alliance. This may seem like
a queer criticism from a Muscovite when
the recent war with Japan and it's grim
consequences are borne in mind But there
1t is And the arguments pro and con are
causing no end to indignant discussions
here.
Fuel has been added to the flames by the
discussion OF a series of articles along par
allel lines in one of the leading Partisan
newspapers. the Temps. This particular
paper happens to be of the moderate quail
ity and 1t is much in favor of the Franco
Russian alliance as ever, but 1t frankly ad-
Tnits that there have been errors. and in
city where frankness Is not to be expected
In the newspapers or out of the newspapers
"a city like ST. Petersburg-this very
frar kness is not regarded with satisfaction
at least not in official circles.
From these various newspaper ana OIL
ciaI sources one gathers the following re-
garding the status of the Franco Russian
alliance First OF all, the attitude of NJ.
Combes and his friends little French
as could be conceived when Russas re-
verses began. Russia asked nothing of
France and yet was brutally told that she
had nothing TO expect from her. and when
Count Witte returned from Portsmouth.
N H, after the peace conference he spoke
his mind and that of many of his fellow
countryInen. Since then. however. blunder
after blunder has followed
Decision Up to Russia.
Whether NJ Bompard made last year
10 give advice to NJ. Isvolsky which he
could not take. whether the French am
bassador undertook strange missions OF
economic control which were as woundng
to the Russians as they were useless to
FrenCe, whether certain wishes expressed
at 81. Petersburg as to the 'modaites''
of Franco Russian relations received no
salts faction, whether the French war office
reduced 10 minimum the military COM
TuniCatIOn that is Indispensable between al
lies, the Russians have derived the i'm
preston that they were being neglected
and. though Incorrect, II was none the less
unfortunate 1t was FOR Russia to nut an
end to this situation by saying what she
wanted. but instead of this her government
staff maintained an excessive reserve
When NJ. lsvolsky went To Paris last wear
1t Is now asserted. Ae kept away from tuoss
who could have spoken 10 him with advan-
tage The intimacy which did not exist at
St. Petersburg needed TO be restored at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
KILLS HIMSELF BEFORE MIRROR.
Texas Professor is Suicide Because of
Ill Health

NEW YORK, August 5.-Prof. F. Arnold
Baumann, ffty-six years of age Of New
Braunfels, Comal county. Tex, killed HIM
self In his room in Sweets Hotel, yester-
day He placed the muZZle of heavy sin
gle-barreled pistol to his mouth as he sat
in front Of a mirror and blew the top Of
his head Off.
Prof Baumann, a man Of distinguished
appearance arrived here Friday on his way
to Germany to take a cure for rheumatism
Since his arrival he had carcely been able
to leave his room.
Among his effects was found the follow
ing letter, signed by Adolph Stein, judge
of Comal county, Tex:
ITO Whom 1t May Concern: This is to
certify that F. Arnold Baumann has taught
school successfully in Comal county, Tex
since the year 1893 He proved to be most
efficient teacher. possessed of high educa-
ton He stands in high esteem among his
colleagues and his many friends. who will
regret see him depart from American soil"
on the back of this letter Prof. Baumann
had written in lead pencil
ITO a man who has lost all hope. who is
suffering fearful pains. death has no terror.
"F. ARNOLD. BAUMANN.
mo one will claim my body. Stand
alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
MAY lombard TOWN
French Cruiser Ready for AC-
ton at Casa Blanca.
BATTLE WITH TRIBESMEN
Hostile Moors Driven Off After
Bloody Engagement.
UNREST ALL ALONG THE COAST
Europeans Fear a Repetition of Mas
sacre-Spain Dispatches a War
ship From Canary Islands

TANGIER, Morocco. August 5.-The lat
est advices from Casa Blanca say that most
of the hostile Moorish tribesmen surround
ing the town have retired after bloody
fight with the natives inside. Signals have
been arranged by which the French cruiser
Galilee will lombard the native quarter Of
Casa Blanca in the event Of renewal OF
the attacks on Europeans.
The French cruiser Du Chayla has gone
to Mazagan. off the west coast OF Morocco,
in answer to the appeals of Europeans there.
who reported that the natives were greatly
excited, and that It was feared that there
would be duplication Of the recent massacre
at Casa Blanca
Warshtp Is Wanted.
Advices from Rabat, west coast Of Mo-
rocco. under the date of August l. were
received here today and reported the stu
alton there as being disquieting. The neigh
boring tribes were moving around the town.
and the French residents declared that I'M
less a warship was sent to Rabat. they
would leave that place. as the number OF
troops guarding the town was inadequate.
French Expeditionary Force.
PARIS. August 5-The expedItionary
force to be sent to Morocco by the French
of Algerian sharpshooters, battalion of
the Foreign Legion making a total of 400
infantry; two batteries of artillery. 900
light cavalry, and half a squadron of
SDahis, Algerian cavalry In the French
service Part Of these troops will be en-
barked at Oran on board cruisers, and the
remainder at Algiers aboard transports
LAS PALMAS. Canary Islands. August D.
The Spanish cruiser Don Alvaro De Bazan
sailed today for Casa Blanca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
REPORTS OF PROGRESS
ANNUAL STATEMENT BY RUP-
PERT HOME OFFICIALS.

The fifth annual report Of the Christian
and Eleanora Rupert Home for aged and
INDECENT residents Of the District, which
occupies a site overlooking the city along
Harrison street extended in Anacostia, has
been issued. The report contains state
ments of the operations OF the institution
by Mr.. Simon Wolf president of the board
Of directors; Mrs. Hermine Ramm. the
matron. and the Ladies' Aid Society of
the home. The annual report Of Mr.. Myer
Cohen. the secretary and treasurer. Is also
appended.
THE most serious affliction Of the official
year" states Mr. Wolf in his report. has
been the sickness and death of our colleague
and friend Vice President Jacob J. Appich
no man is more sorely missed. He was
constant and sincere in his devotion of and
for the home. and we will ever cherish
his memory.
'-rhe home is fortunate that the successor
of Mr. Appich is Mr. William F. GUIDE. who
Is untiring and sympathetic and who spares
neither time nor health. AS Is usual in a
home for aged people. there ts more or less
complaint made by those who feel the sit
uation Of dependence. The board met at
the home and tried to bring about better
understanding. The Ladies' Aid Society
was present. and after an Interchange the
situation was cleared UP, let US hope perma-
nently
THE board of directors recognizes the
Aid Society and thanks 1t for cooperation
and recognition. Its gift of $500 came at a
time when the treasury Of the home was
depleted.
same; the membership has not increased
and yet there is not charity in the Dis
trict that deserves support more than ours
Aid Society's Report.
Mrs. J. Harry Davis, the secretary Of the
Ladies' Aid Society in speaking of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
THIEF CATCHES A THIEF
NOVEL SEQUENCE TO ARREST OF
PICKPoCKET IN PARIS

Special Cahegram to The Star
PARIS, August 5.-Tastefully dressed with
a heavy god chain across "A brilliant waist
coat. man was jostled in the Boulevard
St German by n seedy-looking individual
who apolcgized hastily and jumped into an
electric tram. The smart person knew the
game so well. felt his waistcoat found
the chain. of course, had gone with the
catch. jumped into motor cab and WAS
soon after the tram. shouting "Stop thiefr.
After short pursuit he caught I'D with the
tram. and the thief was handed over to a
policeman. At the station he rnade no At
tempt to deny the robbery, isgorsed tho
watch and chain and was placed under Ar
rest. The fashionable prosecutor was asked
LOT MS name and address, but seemed
strangely disturbed and hesitated for a
moment. Before he could remember who
ne was ana where he lived the police COM
mssary suddenly exclaimed II do believe
we have met before. Am mistaken Sam
uel Matthias. 1 believer
The gentleman addressed tried 70 looL M
though he were somebody else. The police
ofncer added. Allow me-" and felt In Sam
uels pockets. He found there two mora
watches and a savings bank book for $500.
which was not in his name.
Story Brushed Aside.
Samuel made weak effort to explain
that the two watches and the book had
just been left him by a deceased uncle hut
the police officer cheerily brushed the story
aside and reminded him that he had al.
ready been convicted seventeen times of
various offenses. chiefly larceny, and Sam
uei saw that they really had met before.
All of this time the first thief had been
looking hard at the second
why. Sammy. not know me-" he cried at
last Louis by all that is WONDERFUL
"Of course. 1t Is. Don't you remember
Fresnes prison where we both did timer.
Should think did. old man." and they
talked OF the old times they had done TO-
gether
Seems hard to have been COPIED by a
pal like you" unused Louis. you will
never say that of me-" cried Matthias with
spirit and then turning to the police officer
added Il withdraw my charge. I refuse
to prosecute. Kindly allow this gentleman
to go free" But the police locked them
both up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
PERSIA rs PUT UPON.
Deputies Weep Over Aggression OF
Turks

TEHERAN Persia August 5.-News OF
the Turkish troops advance In Oroumia
has produced extraordinary excitement. At
Yesterdays sitting of the assembly the
minister of justice being present, all the
deputies wept over the condition of Persia
even Turkey taking advantage of the stu
alton in an endeayor for possession OF the
country.
A crowd outside the house broke in and
accused Atabek AZam as the cause or the
present condition of the country. hoping 10
upset the constitution. telegram from
the clergy from Najef read accusing
Atabek as a traitor and unbeliever- The
mob's demand Tor his dismissal. exile or
execution was proclaimed The bazars will
close tomorrow if Atabek Is not dismissed.
The situation Is daily worse.
Turkey lays claim to part of the terri
tory of the district of Oroumia. as the
frontier has never been definitely settled.
The dispute is an old one dating back to
the year 17H,
Constant border warfare between wan
dering tribes finally led both countries to
seek a settlement in 1923. but 1t was not
until 1913 that treaty was ratified pro-
viding for commission to mark out the
frontier. Nothing, however. done, and
in 1882 England and Russia informed the
porte that they would draw up map
clearly showing the boundary. This map
was not finished until 1863. Meanwhile
tribes on both sides of the lane continued
their incursions. pillaging indiscrimnately
IN 1853 a new protocol was signed to pro-
coed with marking the boundary.
In 1912 d commission appointed under
TINS protocol was stu In session at Con-
staHtinople. Toward the end of 1908 Tur-
Key began 10 occupy part OF the disputed
territory, sending four battalions of troops
with two guns. to the Oroumia frontier
Persia replied by sending a larger force.
The Turkish commander asked for rein
forcements. and. in order to avoid a clash.
1t was decided to appoint two more com
missions to visit the scene and settle the
dispute on the spot. Now Turkish troons
are reported advancing. and this dispute of
100 years duration seems to be approach
Ing climax.