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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
SLEEPING SICKNESS. Work of Prof Koch in Central Africa
 is Nearly Ended.

Berlin, Sept. 5.-An account of some of the recent experiences or Professor Koch, in Central Africa, where his prolonged inquiry into the causes of and cure for sleeping sick ness is nearing an end, has reached a medical friend of the professor s in this city. About eighteen months have elapsed since Koch left Ger many on his present mission. The letter received here is dated from Sese near Emtebbe, Uganda, July 6, and relates now active messengers from the sultalate of Kisiba, situated some 200 miles southward, in Ger man territory, had been imploring the great white wizard to come and cure their dying relatives. The professor, accompanied by Drs Kudicke and Feldman. went to the great village of Kigaranans! consist ing of about 1000 huts. The Ger man physiclaus were joyfully re- ceived by the relatives and huts were erected for the party, an ex- traordinary large one, as big as the sultan's house, being built for the microscopic work of Professor Koch and his assistants. Within few days 200 sufferers were brought to the hospital enclosure and injected with atoxyl, and the usual excellent results followed. In all. the pro- lessor and nis assistants treated. about 400 natives.
 Professor Koch also went to the Shirati region and treated between sixty and seventy natives. His fame appears to have spread throughout Central Africa, as appeals to him for help came from remote districts. where it Is impossible for either the professor or his assistants to go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
PREVOST'S DEATH
Was Urging His Men Forward
 When a Bullet Pierced His Heart. ..=

Paris, Sept, 5.-The government to- day announced that it was convinced that the serious conflict in which eight Frenchmen were killed near Casa blanca, occurred Tuesday, September 8. and that Vice Admiral Philberts s cable message of yesterday referred to the same engagement.
 The special despatches received here from Casablanca differ in regard 10 the.details of the recent fighting there, some of them emphasizing the falling back of the French army before a powerful onrush of the Moors
 It now appears that Major Provost, of the foreign legation, was killed III, the thick of the fighting at Sldl Nouns. AS the Moorish hordes gal loped to the strife, chanting hmyns, the French lines were quickly torm- ed to receive the shock. Major Prt- vost. who led his men said, Courage, my children" and then, turning once. more to the battalion of the foreign legion, which he had led so long, the major cried:
 ."Forward, my children, forward.
 At that moment a bullet pierced Prevost's heart.
 The fighting then became desperate, the opposing Moors and leglonalres see-sawing backwards and forwards about the body of the major, the men of the foreign legion refusing to aban- do ntheir beloved commander. Under the clash of banonet and sword. when men were falling right and left ana the field was covered with riderless, maddened, wounded horses, the leglon- aires held their ground until they sue ceeded in carrying off Prevost's bady. During the fighting the Moors sue ceeded in turning the French flank but the achievements hurried to the front by General Drude turned tne tide of the battle and the condich De- came shambles for the Moors !. The newspapers here generally now refer to the situation as being hwar," and not an ''eXpedition Of pacl- fication.
 The Gil Bias joins the Humanite, the organ of M. Jaures. the oscialist leader in calling for the convocatloh of parliament and also re-echoes the demand that the government call a conference of the powers signatory Of the Algeciras convention in order to determine on the best course to pur- Sup
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Seminary Appointments.

Bishop Tierney has made the fol- lowing appointments of young men to seminaries: North American col lege, Rome, ltaly-John H. Ander- son, Bridgeport Andrew Farrell. New Britain. Bedonia, Italy-Frank Ur- ba, Waterbury. Eichstaett, Ger many-Arthur G. Cavanaugh, Rock vile; Edward Grace, New Britain. St Brieuc, Fran2e-George Grady, New Haven: John Quinn, Versailles. Brighton, Mass.-John Kowalski, Forestville; Joheph c. Martin, Bris- tol. Montreal, Canada-Fred Coho- Ian, New Britain; Thomas Dowd, Valley Falls. N. Y; Joseph Laferiere, Grosvenorda,s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
ATTEMPT FAILED
Assassin Tried to Take Life of Emperor Francis Joseph
 This Morning
NCOMMANDOFTROOPS

Vienna, Sept 5.-It is reported here that an attempt was made to as- sassnate Emperor Francis Joseph this morning and that he escaped un- hurt.
 The scene of the attempt is said to have been Klagenfurt, town of AuSt1ia-Hungary, about forty miles from Laibach and the capital of Car inthia. The would-be assassin is de- scribed as an Austro-Italian laborer and the time of his arrest is said to have been 9:30 a. m.
 The headquarters of the Austrian army now engaged in the autumn maneuvers, is at Klagenfurt, where the attempt is said to have been made on the emperor's life, and the latter was in personal command Of the troops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
VOTING AT ORANGE.
This Suburb of New Haven May Vote
 To Be a City,

lnis SuDurD O1 New Haven May Vote
 To Be a City.
 West Haven, Sept. 5.-The voters of the town of Orange turned out in force to-day despite the rainy wealth CT and cast their ballots for or against the proposed city charter for that town. The last legislature passed on the charter which pro- vided for a referendum and if the voters agree to accept it to-day, the new city government of Orange will take hold on January 1 1908. At the present time there are three forms of government in the town and there has been a great deal of dissatisfaction expressed over the results of the three headed admins tration. school, town and borough taxes are now paid by the property holders, the borough of West Haven being in the town of Orange and the new charter does away with the triple assessment, providing as it does, for but one tax. The charter was modelled after that of the city of Derby; there has been consider able opposition to it. The towr cr Orange has a population of about 10000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
CITY NEWS.

George Griffin of the Upson, Sin
 gleton & company is on two weeks vacation to Vermont.
 Pasquale and Maria Bredice have sold to Morris Kaplan their land and buildings on John street.
 Concetta Linfante has sold to En- ma c. Trudeau his property on East Main street hear the high road.
 If you have a roof that's leaking, telephone or drop a postal to the J. A. Keegan Co, and have repairing done free.
 The will of Richard B. Lewis was to-day filed for probate. The will gives all his property to his wife and children.
 The funeral of Emeline, the seven- teen months old daughter of MT and Mrs William Farrell of Hill street, who died yesterday, took place this afternoon with interment in Calvary cemetery.
 Mrs Julia O'Connell died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs Patrick Bowling. 257 Dublin street. Besides her daughter she leaves one son. John Bowling. The funeral will be held to the Sacred Heart church Saturday morning.
 Bessie Stemm, the sixteen year old daughter of Mrs Mary Stemm of Judd place, died this morning. Be- sides her mother she leaves three brothers, Louis. Joseph and Charles. The time of the funeral will be an- nounced latter.
 The Waterbury Dancing academy will give a grand ball at the Buckins- ingham Friday evening. September F.. \ new floor has been laid in this cosy little hall and it is now the best dane ing place in the city. The academy promises all who attend an evening of rare enjoyment.
 Charles Johnson died to-day at his home. g welton street. He leaves wife. one child. Leah, aged ? years. and q brother James. in this city, and his mother. three sisters and one other brother in St Nicholas. Penn The funeral will he held Sunday after noon at 3:15 O'cIock with intermant n Riverside cemetery.
 John DOnlan has instituted procced- ingS against the Connecticut cOm- pany for damages of S5!0H. On Me morial day he attended the hall game at the league grounds and was stand ing near the trolley tracks outside the entrance to the field when q GIT came along and bOWIed him over. He has placed his case with AttoT- ney Rogers and if is made retHTnIble to the superior court
 The Crosby High school is crowded to the doors this term and Principal S ". wilby is at his wits ends to ac- cOmmOdate all the studiOus pupils. Six hundred and fifty are enrolled and when all these assembled in the recreation room intended for only about 200, one can form some idea of the confusion and the lack of re- creation More room is needed for high school pupils
 The carpenters are at work oa slBe new Baldwin street engine h0uSa anu will soon have things ready fOr tIHe to resume operations Most { of the iaists for the first Eoar were laid yestsrSiay and an army Of yoslm-- sreTs amused themselves sFapaIm1 ! fr1z7 one tfmbeT to the otter. uos- i the fact that a m5ss1ep i. uOad send them f0 the bctt9zn sf the ! asaTsr r1<-1~fu- E- zzrzo--z H-Fw-=-s [ Ihis is a dsnzeTo1S pastine and va1EES-erx who enzzEe in 1t do 30 at great risk to life and Izzh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Left Boston at Daybrealk.

Boston, September 5.- The cruiser Fylgia, on which Prince Wilhelm, Duke of Sondermanland has been visiting the United States, steamed out of Boston harbor at the break of dawn to-day. on the journey back to Sweden to convey to King Oscar the many kindly expressions of the Swedish and American resi- dents of the United States. Prince Wilhelm did ot board his war ship until early this morning. and he re- tired without having lived up to the schedule prepared for the last day of his visit on American soil
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Quarterly Dividend Declared.

New York. Sept 5.-The directors of the Interborough Metropolitan company. which controls all the sur face, elevated and suburban street lines delared the quarterly dividend How much 1t was is not stated, al- though former dividends have been one and one quarter per cent Great attention was directed toward this meeting as it's affairs are now being Investigated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
TRIED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Nurse Says Richard Mansfield Believed
 In Eddy Cult,

New London, Conn.,, Sept. 5.-"Rich- ard Mansfield for months before his death was believer in Christian Sci ence. He received Science treatment as well as that of medical practttion- CTS both here and in Europe. Had it not been for his well known fits of temper, which caused him at times to err as Scientists say. I believe and Mrs. Mansfield believes he would be alive and we'll today"
 Miss Minnie J. Kocher, the nurse who attended the famous actor throughout his last illness. made this declaration. Miss Kocher further de- clared that the actor baked whenever he felt improved and would demand medicine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Brokers Widow Arrested.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 5.-Developments in the investigation into the death of John J. Phillips, coal operator. broker, banker and clubman. took sensation al turn when Mrs. Phillips, the widow, was taken into custody by Chief of Police Stamberger. Mrs. Phillips has been in highly nervous state since early on Monday when announcement was made that her husband had been shot and mortally wounded by a bur rlar,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
To Name It The New York.

Washington, Sept 5.-The navy de- partment has practically decided to christen the twenty thousand ton bat tIeship. number 20. sister ship of the Delaware. the New York This ran he effected by changing the name of the armOred cruised of that name to Saratoga.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Receiver For s2,ooo.o 900 companx.

Bristol, Va., Sept. 5.-A receiver was appointed for the Union Iron and Steel company, New York corporation, by Judge Skeen of the federal court. L. c. Petit was named as receiver. The company is capitalized at $2.000OOO and owns furnaces and manufacturing plants in several southern states and in Michigan and New Jersey. The ac.
 tion was taken on the petition of the Norton Coal comnany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Rain For Charter Oak.

Hartford. Sept 5.-Rain to-day again caused a postpOnement of the opening of -ke Charter Oak grand circuit meet this making the fourth postponement of the week It was stated today that probably the meet vTIl have to go over until later in fra fall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
E. H. Hartman optimistio.

San Francisco. Sept. 5.-Edward H. Hartman arrived from the north and after two hours delay started for the east. He said that the condition of the money market would not permit of de. velopment work, but expressed no un. easiness over financial conditions, pre-. dieting speedy improvement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
$9,000,000 Battery Tunnel a FaiIuret

New York, Sept. 5.-Engineers who have inspected the tunnel under the East river running from the Battery to Joralemon street, Brooklyn, have made the startling report, it is said, that the tubes are now absolutely in capable of adequate service The ex- perts differ as to the question whether the tunnel can ever be repaired cor rectly enough to permit of travel with safety therein despite the fact that the boring of the tubes is completed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
The Story Is Denied.

Vienna, Sept ,. 1 20 D, mt is of fically stated that there is no truth in the reports of the attempted as sassination of Emperor Francis Jo- seph An old peasant, carrying a cane. attempted to approach the emperor for the purpose of presenting a peti- tion, which led to some confusion and circulation of the rumor that an at tempt had been made on the life of his majesty
 Private information on the subject corroborates the official statement that no attempt was made to assass- mate the emperor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Case Once More Postponed.

New York, Sept. 5.-The taking of testimony in the suit against the Standard Oil company, which was to have been begun to-day. was again postponed until September IT. The postponemeht was ordered to permit counsel for the Standard Oil com pany to prepare statements from the books.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Taft's Plans Disarranoed.

Missoula. Mont. Sept. 5.-Secretary Taft was informed that the steamship Minnesota, in which he is to sail for the far east, will not leave Seattle un- til Sept. 12 instead of Sept. 10. The delay will land Secretary Taft In Ma nila at least two days late for him to preside at the first session of the new popular assembly, which is to convene on Oct. Is. The Philippine commission probably will postpone the opening to Oct. %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Paxmaster HaIford Retires.

Washington Sept. g. Lieutenant Colonel Elijah W. Halford pay de- partment. [. s. A.. was retired. having reached the statutory age of sixty-four years. Colonel HaIford was private secretary to the late President Har- rison from 1880 to 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
China Warns Japs to Quit kwanto.

Tokyo, Sept. 5.-The number of Chi nese troops is increasing daily in Kwanto. the territory in dispute be- tween China and Japan. The Chinese commander has warned the Japanese that he must desist from any attempt at administration and withdraw immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Alleged Mura.r.r H.Id Ah.n.a.

Orange. N T.. Sept 5.-Acting Chief 9f Police DrabeII received word from Italy that ArOmaRdO Arsenic. wanted In this city for more than a year to answer to a charge of murdering Louis Ruina. had been captured Steps will be taken to have him extradited-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Mckinley Monument Trustees to Meet

Canton. O., Sept. 5.-A call was is- sued to the trustees of the Mckinley National Memorial association for a meeting in the chambers of Justice Day, federal building. Canton, Sept. 10. At this meeting final details for the dedication of the monument, Sept. 30. will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
MoOs We'll Armed.

Tangier. Sept 5.-Adviees r e. ceived here from Casablanca say that 10000 hostile Moors are con- centrated near Taddert and that 10000 have modified at Alcabaza- Natives say the MOrs have plenty of ammunition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Arrested For Murder Done In Ireland.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Dr. T. Cox Of Ire land was arrested at the home of Mrs. Margaret Rohan. 1929 West Polk street, on charge of murder. The po- lice say that five months ago he killed n Joseph Murray of Posport. County Mayo. Ireland, and fled after being re- leased on S10.0O0 bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
PzrLer Not z c.,d;d.E.

Newark, \. J.. Sept. 5.-Congressman R. Wayne Parker of this city made a statement in which he announced de- cisively that he was not a candidate for governor of New Jersey The boom was started by friends in my ab- sence and without my consent" he savS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
PsndIeten Made Rear Admifal.

Washington, Sept. 5.--Captain Edwin c. Pendleton, U. S. N. has been com missioned rear admiral to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis. The new admiral is at present in command of the League island navy yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
FORMER SENATOR DEAD.
Packing His Grip When He Accident
 ally Shot Himself.

Rocky Ford, Colorado, Sept. D. William M Randall, former state senator, accidentally shot and killed himself last night, while packing his grip, preparatory to leaving for Will limantic, Conn.,, to join his family, who have been in the east all sum- mer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Indictment Served on Senator eorah.

Boise. Ida. Sept. 5.-The indictment returned last April by the federal grand jury against Senator William E. Borah and other prominent men charging conspiracy to defraud the United States government in connec- ton with timber lands was served on the defendants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Webb Hotel Burned.

Tacoma. Wash. Sept 5.-Fire de- stroyed the Webb hotel at Shelton. twelve miles from here to-day and fifteen lives are reported lost Two of the victims were women Seven bodies have already been recovered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Wbiskv Uo one Cent a eaIIon.

Cincinnati. Sept 5.-Giving as the reason the high price of corn. whisky dealers here advanced the pIice from S1.31 to s1.32 per gallon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Sfnrk of Furs SfnIen-

New Haven. Sept 5.-A- M- KaI- etsky. fHrrier on Orange street re- ported to the police to-day that his store had been entered last night and large amount of valuable furs stolen He places his loss at sI.090.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
srandesee Neutral In Stat. Fiaht.

Hartford. Conn. Sept. 5.-United States Senator Brandecee declared he was neutral in regard to the Repub- Hcan gOvernorship contest. Senator Brandegee conferred with exIGovernor Morgan G. BuIkeIey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
More Fires In Antwerp.

Antwerp, Sept. 5.-The strikers set fire to two other warehouses soon aft. CT midnight. In spite of the assistance rendered by the military the fire in the lumber yard is spreading. The dam. age is estimated at $sO0,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Cholera Spreads In Russia.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 5.-Cholera is spreading. Householders of St. Peters. burg have been instructed to take strict precautions. Thirteen fresh cases are reported at NovgorOd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Rnnrnarfe Is Silent

Lenox, Sept 5.-Attorney Gen. eral Bonaparte left to-day for Wash ington- He had nothing to say re- garding the changes in the Alton case. beyond what was contained in his statement of last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
senat.r rbona. E. er,dv III

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 5.-Senator Thom- as F: Grady of New York. who is wis iting Norfolk. is i'll at his hotel. The house physician says his indispOsition is not serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
liohtnino Kills Five.

Raleigh. N. C.. Sept 5.-Lightning struck the power house of the electric plant at Buckhorn. killing five men and injuring between twenty and twenty-five others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
AT. THE HAMP- SONSELLEW
 STORE ALL
 ABOARD
 FOR THE Autumn  Show

The 10th Annual Exhibition, of the latest and best things fir the Furniture line will shortly be announced
 New goods arriving daily fir immense quantities. It's sur prising how the pretty pieces are being picked up - first choice. But there are hun- dreds of new pieces on the way here. We are going tc maintain our reputation this fall in the fact that WE FURNISH THE
 PREIIIEST HOsRs.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Killed By Trolley Car.

Stamford, Sept B. Andrew Smeaton was killed by a trolley car near Springfield last night He vas lTing across the tracks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Bonapart. Asds wsnsn to His ss.s.

Washington. Sept 5-Attorney Gen
 raI BonaparTe has employed a won an. Mrs Mary Grace Quackenbos of 5s Broadvay. member of the New Tork Bar. ss special assistant i1 his antitrust campaign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
Fire Io~s of Half a NiTIiou-

HambuTg- Germany. Sept 5-FIre in the dock warehouse district here today caused damage to the amount of one half a million zzTks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Coanecfcut. Shswers tonight and probably Fr1dzy- H-ht to rsh seufhwes< vi1ds-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-05

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-25
SPORT NOTES.

Advices from Hilo just received here
give the lineup of the All-Hawaii
socker team which will meet the visit
ing team from Honolulu on the
Fourth. 1t is being captained and
managed by r. NJ Lindsay. It's colors
are blue and white.
Much interest is being manifested
by golfers of the Country Club in the
coming match play tournament TO be
played for the McInerny Cup immedi-
ately after the first of July. The list
of entries will close on the 29th inst.
The wrestling bout between J. o.
Spencer and John Papas this evening
at the Orpheum promises to draw wei.
Spencer is a clever amateur of local
note, and Papas is a soldier-champion
belonging to Company L, 10th Infan-
try.
Eddie Fernandez has received a
number of letters from base ball man
ayers of Hilo, asking him to play on
their several teams during his stay in
Hilo with the socker team on the
Fourth of July.