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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
CITY NEWS.

Albert Hahenberger got into an altercation with Hans Thompson at The Elton to-day with the result that he was arrested by Detective Colesan- to. He is charged with breach of the peace.
 c. D. Owen of Plymouth has brought suit against Frank P. Forbes and Frank Higgins of Wa terbury to recover $900. the amount of a note he claims to hold belong ing to them.
 Thomas Crane. who was shot while on the property of Elmer Hitchcock near Cheshire a few weeks ago left the hospital to-day. He was taken in charge by Constable Hein- man of Cheshire and will be prose cuted for trespass.
 A laborer named Giovanni Berage employed by the o'Brien Construc- tion company near Waterville and living at 1197 Bank street was hurt this morning. The side of a low freight car fell against his right ribs crushing them. Dr Dillon gave him medical attendance and had him con veyed to his boarding place.
 Clara Nhitehouse, said to be one of the greatest freaks in existence. will be on exhibition at l50 East Main street tonight. She is part woman. part bird and part horse, SO the posters read. although 29 years of age she is only 34 inches in heighth and weighs only forty pounds. She is said to be one of the greatest freaks of nature now in existence She will be on exhibition for week.
 Lovers of horsefesh will have the opportunity of purchasing from a choice stock at Frank E. Benham' s stables tomorrow afternoon. Two car loads of drivers, tTotters. paeers. saddlers. general purpose, draught horses and gentlemen's drivers will te on sale and are likely to be dis posed of quickly The sale will be held at Mir Benham's stables. 304- SIS North Main street The sale will start promptly at 1 o'clock and will take place rain or shine
 Last evening there was a very pleasant birthday party at the home of Francis Corrigan- There were several gTaphophone selections and mandolin solos were rendered by Miss Mary CorTigan. and violin solos by Miss German There was dancing by Miss Loretta Reilly and Master Walter Carpenter; singing by the Misses Gertrude German. Josephine CIahey. Ruth Charters. and a duet by Miss EmeIine CaTmody and Miss Mary Reilly Master CoTTigan re eeived a number of beautiful pres ents-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
STANDARD ON RACK
Big Oil Corporation Made a Profit of s19, ,OOO,O ,OOO in Two
 Years.

New York, Sept. 1s.-Profits c, more than 1000 per cent year are made by the Standard Oil company of Indiana, the corporation recently sentenced to pay a fine of $29, ,240.- 900 by Judge Landis in Chicago. The company's profit for 1906 was over $10,000,000 and in 1908 over $9,- total of over $19,000,OOO in two years. The Indiana company is capitalized at only $1,000,0O0- These figures were presented to-day in the federal proceedings against the Standard Oil company of New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
HERE'S A SCOUNDREL
Drove Wife From Rome By AL tentions 10 Young C. l md
 Then Kills the Latter.

New York, Sept 15.-Miss Dora Seigel, the twenty year old daughter of Colonel Seigel, of the Austrian army, is dying to-day in Bellevue hospital with three bullets in her body and Julius Hoffman, a former lieutenant in the Austrian army, is under arrest charged with shooting the gir flor whom he left his wife Miss Seigel is an heiress to $100, ,00O which was to come into her posses sion within year. The tragedy was the continuation of romance in Aus tro-Hungarian arm ylife which be- gan four years ago. Hoffman tried to end his life but was prevented by the girl whom he had already fatally in jured. Jealousy prompted the shoot ing.
 Hoffman was a lieutenant in the Austrian army and Dorga Seigel, the daughter of the colonel of Hoffman s regiment, called on Mrs Hoffman who was dressmaker. A warm friend ship was formed by Hoffman and his wife for the young girl. Colonel Seigel died and Miss Seigel came to live with the Hoffmans, who later decided to come to America where they hoped to better their fortunes. Although she was to inherit a for tune of $100,000 when she became twenty-one years old, Miss Seigel came with the Hoffmans in January, 1906. Mrs Hoffman realized that Miss Seigel was no whore than a mere girl and she believed that all was not as it should be between her husband and the young woman Three months ago Mrs Hoffman in stituted proceedings for divorce and sued Miss Seigel for $15,000 for alternating her husbands affections. Mrs Hoffman closed ner business and went to live in Bamford, West Vir- ginia. Miss Seigel left the Hoffman home and moved to another sectior of the cit yon Lexington avenue.
 Hoffman told the police to-day that he often met the girl and was jeal- ous of her because of the attention of another young man. Early to-day Hoffman went to Miss Seigel's house and going to her room upbraided her for her love for some one else Hoff- man said he pointed the revolver at the girl for over half an hour and de- manded that she tell the name of the man she loved. The girl insisted that she loved only him. Finally in desperation Hoffman said he shot her. As the young girl fell to the floor the former army officer shot her again. Hoffman said he placed the muzzle of the revolver in his mouth and was about to pull the trigger when the wounded girl strug- gling to her feet seized his arm. In the struggle the revolver was' dis charged and the bullet lodged in the girls head. Neighbors called the po- lice and the girl was taken to the hospital Hoffman was arrested. Miss Seigel refused to identify Hoff- man as the man who shot her. AS Hoffman was being led away she feebly cried that she still loved him. The physicians say that Miss Seigel cannot live. Hoffman has confessed to the police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Will Entertain At Poli's.

On Monday evening October z, the parishioners of St Francis Xa- vier's parish will give an entertain ment at Polls theater for the bene- fit of the parish. Several months ago a similar entertainment was given by the parish which was a huge success. The event was en- joyed by all who attended and the participants were given much praise. During the past few months arrange ments have been underway for the coming event getting everything in shape. rehearsals have been held and when the time comes the public will have an opportunity of reviewing one of the best amateur entertain ments ever held in the city. A list of those who are to take part will be published in the Democrat at a later date. <- ...sf.,...},
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
YORK'S SCHOOLS
An Increase of 10000 Pupils Over Last Year = 10000 on
 Part Time. ..

New York, Sept. 1S.-Six hundred and thirty-seven thousand three hun dred and eighty-seven children are enrolled in the schools of New York this fall, according to the figures compiled by Superintendent William H. Maxwell. This is an increase of more than 10000 over last year.
 The figures show that in three boroughs there are 68,640 pupils who are on part time owing to lack of room. This is a decrease of 2,543 isnce September, 1906. This num- Der will be lowered in month, when 5000 extra sittings will be available through the completion of several schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Hurnr nf AnirzIs-

Even a toad laughs when he has swallowed a large beetle and it begins to walk about inside It does tickle so! Ducks laugh most when they come out of water. The ground feels So funny under their feet that they cannot help themselves But they have much more huDor than fowls at any tine. A duck Is born with a twinkle in his ere and a smile at the end of his tall Tragedy does not suit him so well o1e cannot be vsry tragic CT very dig nised with a vaddls for a vaIk.-Lo1- don Captain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
LUNATlC AT SYCAMORE HILL
Despite Guard, Demented Alabama Man
 Reached Presidents Door.

Despite Guard, Demented Alabama Man
 Reached Presidents Door.
 Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept 1S.-The nearest crank has ever come to reaching the president at the summer capital was when the secret service man stationed on the lawn in front of the Sagamore Hill mansion intercepted lunatic in the shadow of the house. The man said later that he had gained the back porch unmolested and, failing there to arouse the family, had walked around, intending to ring the front bell
 The insane man, who is short and stout, about thirty and imagines he has claim of $6.0O0,OO0 against John D. Rockefeller, was not half so per turbed as were sleuths who are. sup posed to keep all possible harm much farther than this from the person of the president. The man was shipped out of town as noiselessly as possible, and sharper eye will be kept here after on the rear approaches to Saga more Hill. He said his name was Or lando Poland and that he came from Oxford, Ala.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
100 ARE DEAD
A Japanese Steamer Was Burn- ed To-Day About 45 Miles
  From Nankiug
SOME OF CREW LOST

Shanghai, Sept. 1S.--A Japanese steamer, said to be the Tafoo Maru, has been burned three miles of Chingkiang, on the right bank of the Yangtsekiang,, 45 miles from Nan king. It is reported that one hun dred lives were lost. -'.
 The Tafoo Maru is still on fire as this dispatch is forwarded and the loss of life or extent of the damage done has not been ascertained, but it is known that many of the passen- gers and crew are missing and it is still estimated that one hundred per sons lost their lives. F.
 The Tafoo Maru, formerly the Ta- hung Maru, is of 1,75S tons register, was built in Japan, launched in 1900 and belongs, to the Osaka Shosen Ka- bushiki Kaisha (company) of Osaka, Japan. She is 299 feet long, has 40 feet beam and draws 11k feet of water
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Mckinley Memorial Dedication.

Canton, O., Sept. 1s.-A meeting of the Mckinley national memorial trus- tees held here and attended by Vice President Fairbanks. Secretary Cortel- you, ex-Governor Herrlck, Charles G. Dawes. Franklin Murphy. Justice Day and Judge Henry ". Hartter arranged the programme for the dedication of the Mckinley memorial on Sept 30. It was announced that President Roose- volt will attend the exercises and de- liver an address to the young folks at the Central High school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Canal Leaks Auain.

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept. 1s-The Erie canal is again closed. A third leak ap. peared a few hours after navigation was resumed at nearly the same point where the two previous leaks occur. red. the first on July 30 where the ca. nal crosses Onondaga creek. Hun. dreds of boats are tied up in the vi. cinity of Syracuse, and more than a score of angry boatmen besieged the canal office here and made charges of incompetency against the men in charge of making the repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Want Street Repaired.

Last night residents of Edward street, made another appeal to the department of public works for re- lief from the unsatisfactory condi- tion of affairs in that street. The board promised to do something for them. The people have grievance, and the board realizes that. but for some reason or another they are painfully slow about taking it up. That street. should not be left in its present shape any longer, and if the job cannot be completed this fall, something should be done before winter sets in so that those who live there will not have to spend another half year stewing over the situation. It is a bad case, but it can be i'm proved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
ROOSEVELT FOR BURTON.
Tells Representative to Make the
 Fight' For Mayor of Cleveland.

IellS hepreSentatiNe to "Makc the
 Fight' For Mayor of Cleveland.
 Cleveland, O., Sept. 1S.-Representa- tive Theodore B. Burton has issued @ statement discussing the so called na- tional phases of the coming municipal election in Cleveland, in which he is the Republican nominee for mayor, and making public for the first time the following letter from President Roose- welt, who urged him to accept the local Republican leadership in opposition to Mayor Tom L. Johnson:
 You put hard question to me in your letter to MT. Loeb. There are certain qualities of leadership you pos sess which could not be supplied by any one else in the house, and you have a mastery. of certain subjects such as no other man in the house can hope to attain. For you to leave the horse, therefore, would mean that in certain lines of leadership there would be a loss that cannot be made up. would therefore be tempted to protest against your leaving it if it were not for my profound conviction that it is exceed. ingly desirable that you should win out as mayor of Cleveland. In view of the fact that our democratic system undergoes its most severe strain in the government. of our cities, I feel that it is of the utmost importance to have a man of your experience, power and character, of your long training, theoretical and practical, in public life, take such a position as that of the mayoralty of Cleveland. Accordingly, if you ask my advice, I should say make the fight"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Drueoists' Lights.

An apothecary found himself minus his red light one night at time when 1t was customary for tradesmen of his class to ornament their store fronts with a simple red lamp. To supply his need he took a glass bottle filled with a red fluid and placed a candle behind it. The effect so pleased him that he added another. Rival druggists illu- minated their windows. increasing the number of lights and also changing the colors. Thus the entire town followed the lead. So 1t became the fashion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Oklahoma Election.

Oklahoma City, Sept. 18.-The majority for the constitution is es- timated early to-day at 60,0O0 and that for prohibition at least 15,O0O, according to both democrats and re- publicans. The new state legisla- turewill have large democratic ma jority in both branches and will elect as United States senator T. P. Gore, the blind orator, and Robert L. Owen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
TURN OF THE TIDE."
Local Actors Will Open at the Jacques Next Week.

Some good news for the public! James William Fitzpatrick and Lewis B. Madden who in the formers sketch "The Turn of the Tide" made such an impression in the vaudeville ranks a year ago will open in this city next week. They did not ina, tend to start until the following week but as they are going on a tour of the west, Waterbury would have no chance to see them this sea- son unless they played next week. So they acceded to the wish of Manager Poli and decided to do so In the sketch with them will be Joseph Hayden, another Waterbury boy who has appeared in various produce tions in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Hung Herself With Sheet.

Willimantic, Sept. 18.-Mrs Ida Adams committed suicide at the aims house here early to-day by twisting a sheet into a rope and hanging her. self from an iron bar over a door. Mrs Adams was taken to the aims house from the police station yester. day. She was S5 years of age and leaves a husband and a sister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Coroner's Jury Reports.

Toronto, Ont, Sept. 1S.-The coroners jury Investigating the re- cent wreck on the Canadian Pacific railway at Caledon, in which seven
 persons were killed and a number in- jured, made its report to-day and di- rected the arrest of Engineer Hodge and Conductor Grimes The Cana dian Pacific railway company was also blamed for putting inexperienc- ed men in chargeof passenger trains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
THE FAIRBANKS COCKTAILS.
Secretary Loeb Denies That President
 or Himself Ordered Them.

Oyster Bay, N. T., Sept. 1s.-Because of the widespread publicity given the statement of Bishop Berry of Detroit that either President Roosevelt or Sec. retary Loeb and not MT. Fairbanks was responsible for the cocktails serv- ed at the luncheon rendered them by the vice president at Indianapolis, Sec retary Loeb has issued the following formal statement in denial:
 The statement is too absurd to be given any credence. Neither the pres ident nor his secretary either directly or indirectly ordered anything of any kind at the lunch in question or at any other. lunch where they were guests"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Carriers And Clerks.

An examination will be held for the position of clerk and carrier in the postoffice on Nov. 20. For ap. plication blank. full instructions specimen examination questions and information as to the location of the examination room, inquiry. should be made at once of Miss Lawlor at the postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
W. Gould erokaw Weeds Miss Blair,

Syracuse. \. T.. Sept 1s-william Gould Brokaw. the millionaire New York society and club man and yacht owner. married at Chittenango N. |. near here, Miss Mary Morris Blair. the daughter of James A. Blair. the rich New York banker Syracuse ministers refused to marry the couple on account of the bridegroom being a divorced man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Gives His Wife to Her Boy Affinity

Yonkers, N. Y., Sept. 18.-Fai1ing to convince his wife that 1t is her duty to return to her home and eighteen, year-old daughter, N. August Hoys, radt, one of the best known. real. es- tate men in this city. will next week file a suit for divorce that Mrs. Hoys. radt niay marry her twenty-one-year, old affinity. Charles R. Heafy, who, like Mrs. Hoysradt, left his home in this city on Aug. IT. Both are now supposed to be in Baltimore. Mrs. Hoysradt is thirty-nine years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18

Washington. Sept. 1S-A protocol was signed at the state department by the diplomatic representatives of the five Central American republics ae- cepting the invitation of the United States and Mexico to meet here at an early date to negotiate an agreement providing for permanent peace between the countries represented
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Dead At Mount Vernon.

New York. Sept 1S.-A man who registered as William E. Hart. of Bedding Ridge, Conn, committed suicide last night in the Mount Yer non hotel, Mount Vernon, N. I. He stuffed up all the crevices in h,s room and then turned on the gas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Protest From TeIeeraphers.

Poughkeepsie. Sept 1s.-ThirtT telegraph operators employed in sig "a flowers ca the Hudsoa division Of the New York Central road, net here last night to protest against a reduction ia wages They arranged ,o ss1d a couuittee to New York to uzfsr with the oEcisls
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
A D;s.ipetior-

"TeIl me" said Miss wifherupp, "Sfr. Newman remarked to you that I didn't show my age. didn't heT"
 ''Not exactly. He said you were careful to conceal it," replied Miss Frank.-Exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Pettihone Too III For Trial.

Boise, Ida. Sept. 1s.-Geerge A. Pet tibone was unable to appear in the dis trict court to have his case set for trial. An affidavit of the attending physician states that Pettibone is suf. fering from ulcer of the bladder, which unless soon checked will prove fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
prex.I cart vot. In EnoIand.

London. Sept. 1s.-On the ground that as an alien he was not entitled to the franchise the name of Anthony J. Drexel has been struck from the regis ter of votes at Cowes. Isle of Wight. NIT. DrexeI is an American who has resided for some lime in England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18

It is estimated that there are TOooo.- oO0 Europeans who wear wooden shoes. Eastwood Is ordinarily en- ployed for sabots. but willow Is the best material
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Mark Twain Is Cues, of X. K. ROo.r.

Mark Twain Is Guest of H. K. Rogers.
 Fairhaven, Mass, Sept. 1s.-Samuel L. Clemens NIark Twain) was the guest of Henry H. Rogers at the sum. mer residence of the latter in this town. Mr. Clemens came over from New York on the New Bedford line steamer. During the forenoon NIT. Rogers and his guest went for an au. tomobile ride. NIT. Rogers acted as chauToItr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
TarfH commission Sails Fer Europ.

New York. Sept 1S.-A special tariff commission consisting of James B. Reynolds. assistant secretary of the treasury. and President Marion De vries and Bryon S Waite of the board of United States general appraisers sailed for Europe oa the steamer Kron- prinzeSsin CeciIie-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Say Reidy Was Killed.

Shelton. Conn. Sept 1s.-After an autopsy on the body of John Reidy. taken from the canal here the medical examiners gave a preliminary fndins that the man was killed in fight and tbe boiv thrown iBta t-e water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
GOT A YEAR IN JAIL.
Man Who Impersonated Priest-Con-
 ductor Maroney Trial.

Hartford, Sept. 1S.-William Fuch- ski of Enfield charged with imperson- ating Catholic priest and collecting money as such for the alleged purpose of building a church, to-day changed his plea to guilty in the criminal court and was sentenced to jail for one year. The cases of Engineer Will son and Conductor Marconey, who were charged with manslaughter be- cause of the collision of trains on June B, will be tried on Friday. Both pleaded not guilty this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
szmoro n.sria asnd 1h.t,.

Madrid. Sept 1s-An transactions In 5 per cent rsutss were suspended a the bozrse- It Is ruuored that the ac- ti0a taken vas due ts the discovery of theft Of szOoaoo0 Ia unzsnbered hcmdx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy generally fair tonight: Thursday partly cloudy to eIoudy;l ;light to fresh northeast to east winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
Unfrockes Priest Guilty of Murder

Onfrocke5 Frtest S9ilty or Muroer.
 Pittsburg. Sept. 1s.-Ludwig Szsy. giel. the unfrocked priest from Chicago who has been on trial for the murds of Andrew and Stephen StarzynskL brothers. was convicted of murder iD the second degree by a jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
For To-sToFTuw.

For to-EoTroT=
 Sun rises at 5.zs and sets at s:4s High tide at New Haven at ss52
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
KILLED BY TROLLEY.
Six Year Old Child Met Death at New
 Haven

New Haven, Sept. 1S.-Ronald Thorpe, six years of age, while run ming from school this noon, ran in front of trolley car and was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18

1ry a DsnOcratv Want adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-18
IN THE TOLLS
Fourteen of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Grafters Must
 Answer to the Law
MADE FALSE INVOICES

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 1S.-War- rants for the arrest of fourteen per sons involved in the state capitol scandal were issued to-day by two Harrisburg aldermen on information furnished by Attorney General Todd. Each of the defendants IS charged on several counts with conspiracy to cheat and defraud the state by mak- ing false invoices and four of them are also charged with obtaining non. ey under false pretense.. These in- dicted H. Sanderson. George F. Payne, Charles F. Wetter and Burd Cassel, contractors; Joseph NJ. Illus ton, architect; Former Auditor Cen eral Snyder and State Treasurer Mathues on charges of conspiracy to defraud the state in the construction and equipment of the state capitol. Each of the defendants will be re- Quired to furnish q bond of S60,UW for court. Snyder is here prepared to accept SuLllnOlS. MdtHueS IS III dL his home. The others are said to be on their way here to accept summons.
 Warrants were also issued for the arrest of seven others connected with the capitol scandal. This includes all the persons mentioned in the in vestigation commission report except Estate Treasurer HaHrris, EX-Au- ditor General Hardenbergh and two others.