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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
ATTACKED WOMEN
Farmer Horuer Was Lured to His Barn While the Culprits
 Entered the House.

Camden, N. J., Aug 2O.-Whiie Edward Horner, farmer, was try ing early to-day to extinguish fire thought to have been kindled in his barn in order draw him from his home. between Collingswood ana Merchantville. near here, some one entered the house and murdered his wife with an axe and attacked VIC toria Napon, an Italian servant, wno probably went to the rescue or ner mistress. The servant died a snort time later in hospital in this city.
 About a month ago Horner nad trouble with several Italian farm hands. When discharged they made threats of vengeance, Horner said. and one of them threatened to de- stroy his house and barn by fire.
 The crime was discovered when Horner returned to the house.
 The condition of the rooms showed that both women fought when at tackled. Walls, floors and furniture and even the ceiling in the dining room were spattered with blood.
 The police are making close search and two colored farm hands are suspected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
STANDARD'SPLEA
Famous Oil Corporation Sends Out a Pamphlet 10 Stock
 holders and EmpIoyes
HAS DONE NO WRONG

New York, Aug 20.-The directors of the Standard Oil company to-day issued pamphlet to its employees and stockholders relative to the fine of $29, 9,240O0O imposed on the Standard Oil company of Indiana. The pam phlet contains statement from Presl- dent Moffett, president of the Standard Oil company of Indiana and a number of editorials favorable to the coni- pany, taken from various American newspapers. The especially noteworthy feature of the pamphlet is it's intro- ductory statement, which is as fol- lows:
 'The directors of the Standard OtS company, in printing this pamphlet. desire to emphasize for the half mill lion people directly interested in its welfare the assurance os the com pany's absolute innocence of wrong doing in any of the prosecutions late" ly instituted against it in. the federal courts. Particularly is this so in the Chicago & Alton railroad case. made notorious by the sensational fine of $29 ,240,000 imposed on the Standard Oil company, of Indiana.
 Tt should be known as widely as possible that this is no case of rebate or discrimination, but simply of the legality of freight rate. It should be known that the verdict was obtained by the government upon the most hair splitting technicality, aided by the rig orous exclusion of evidence that would have removed all principle of guilt"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
THAT BIG DIAMOND
Plan of Premier Botha 10 Buy One For King Edward is
 Being Criticized.

London, Aug 20.-The plan of Premier Botha, of the Transvaal, to present the Cullinan diamond to King Edward, meets with much criti- cism both in England and the Trans vaal. The finances of the colony are in bad condition and many people thnk that the expense is unnecessary. Moreover, the magnates of the Premier Diamond Mining Go have found the Cullinan diamond to be a white elephant. There is no market for such huge stones. The Premier people are political supporters of General Botha's party and critics say that if the stone belonged to the De Beers Go, which is an opponent of General Botha, there would have been no thought of presenting the diamond to the king, adding that the Botha party want to gain the credit for patriotic act while putting money from the treasury in the pock- cts of their friends at a time when the colony can i'll afford such lux uries.
 The controversy places King Ed ward in an embarrassing position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
POSTMASTERS HERE.
MT Filling Endeavoring to Get Next
 Convention Here.

How would you like to see the na- tional convention of postmasters held in the new Buckingham hall, and The Elton and all the other hotels in the city crowded with guests from all parts of the country? This is just what Postmaster J. H. Filling is aim ing at just now and if he carries his point the next convention of post masters will be held in Waterbury. The present session is now being held in Erie, Pa., and will continue for three days. Mir Filling is there as representative of the local office and he is making strong fight to have the next meeting held in this city. From business standpoint 1t would pay the postmasters to have the con- vention held here, because it would give many of them an opportunity to see one of the most progressive cities in the United States. People who are familiar with what is going on in the factories of this town don't mind them, but to others they are a revela- tion to them and visit through the different concerns doing business here would be something like making a tour around the world to a people who never travelled much. The city is well equipped to accommodate such body of men as the convention would bring here. The hotel accom- modations are ample and the facili- ties for coming into the city and leaving are all that anybody could desire. Of course some may say it would be better to wait until we have the new union station and Librar' park with few statues and be out in all our fineries. but this is ms take. Let the convention come as soon as possible and Waterbury win be equal to the occasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
ALWAYS OVER THE HEART.
Policemen as a Rule Wear Their
 Badges as Shields.

Many persons are puzzled to know why policemen wear their badges so low on their coats, instead of on the lap made for that purpose. As a mat ter of fact. the badge or star, as he calls it. of many a policeman is right next to his heart. Some blue coats can thank their stars" for being alive This little metal shield has de- fected the bullet of burglar or high wayman, and at times, too, has stop ped the knife thrust of would-be assas- sins. During the last 20 or 30 years there are many cases on record show ing that the little badge has been a life saver. Even bullets fired at close range, as rule, cannot penetrate the shield. That's why a bluecoat always feels safer in keeping the star at vital spot When off duty some police men wear their stars on their vests, but always directly over the heart. They are so accustomed to the little protector that they feel uneasy with out 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
ANOTHER ARREST
Chicago Armenian Who May Know Something About Mur-
 der of New York Merchant.

Chicago, Aug 20.-In the arrest of Monoog Curezhin, forty years old, a well known Chicago Armenian, the Chicago police think they have q pos sible clew to the murderer of a veal thy New York Armenian rug mer- chant, who, it is believed, was killed because he had refused to contribute to the maintenance of a secret society, and the killing of Father Horan Kas- perkut, whose body was found in d trunk in New York.
 Curezhin admits having been a membr of both Armenian Hunchakist societies and that at one time he had been sent to murder the Sultan of Fur key, but he denies that he had any. thing to do with the recent murders in New York or has any knowledge of the murderers.
 Circulars and letters, believed by the Chicago police to hold valuable information, for which the New York police have been searching for months, were obtained from him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
BLUFF OF SULTAN
He Threatens to Send a Depu- tation of Notable Moors to
 Tangier.

Paris, Aug. 20.-The government has received confirmation from Fez or the report that the sultan had de- clared his intention to send a depu- tation of notable Moors to Tangier. but competent circles here are skept- ical as to whether the deputation will ever leave the capital. The object of the mission is not stated. The announcement is regarded as a bluffl on the part of the sultan to appeass, the anti-foreign sentiment of the fanatics.
 The government also has been ad- vlsed that the members of the French colony at Fez, fearing an explosions or fanaticism, are leaving for Tangierl to-morroW. It is presumed that the French consul and the French mili-l tary mission will not accompanyl them. The Moroccan governmenti has agreed to furnish an escort toI the French party and the Shereefsl have agreed to assist in protectingl them, but nevertheless, the five dayi trip to the coast is considered dan-l gerous.
 The government has received con-l nrmation of the report that MulaiI Hafig, the sultan's brother, has been proclaimed sultan. The news isl creating excitement. especially in the neighborhood of Morocco City. neighborhood of Safi The govern. ment advices from Mazagan are dis- quleting. The situation there gen. erally looks graver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
.BONAPARTE CASE
His Retirement From inc Cabi- net is in Sight a New York
 Paper Says
NOT NOW, BUT SOON

New York, Aug 20.-The Journal of Commence to-day publishes story regarding the possible retirement of Attorney General Bonaparte from the cabinet. It says:
 According to important interests in this city very close to the admin istration, the usefulness of Attorney General Bonaparte as member of the presidents cabinet has culminat- ed. It is not expected that immediate retirement will result for such action might be construed as sign of weak ening in the presidents antitrust policy-a construction particularly distasteful to MT Roosevelt, since rot the slightest justification exists for it. But there is no question, according to the excellent information obtained last evening, that the presiden. is not only not in sympathy with the recent fiippant and undignified attitude ard the at least doubtful legal procedure displayed by the Attorney General, but is in all respects opposed to them"
 The attorney generals policy, the Journal of Commerce says it is un- derstood, is condemned by all the presidents most trusted advisers, and, it dds, there is excellent reascn to believe some important changes in the cabIn9t would constitute pro- test agalnst executive endorsement Of MT BonaDarte's program. S,scce- tary Root, for instance. tbe pape, de- clares, is. Fnown to have expressed strong criticism of it, while Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon is also entirely out of sympathy with the attorney generals policy.
 It is not expected, is is stated, that any official consideration will be given the current strained situation until the president returns to Wash ington from Oyster Bay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
ACID BY MISTAKE
Bristol Woman Died Before Medical Assistance Could
 Be Obtained.

Bristol. Aug 2O-Mistaking . bottle of carbolic acid for medicine Mrs Patrick J. Coleman took dose early to-day and died before medical as sistance could be called. She had been i'll for several days with slight stonl- ach trouble and rising from her bed, she reached for the medicine bottle. Immediately after taking the acid she realized her mistake. Mrs Coleman was the wife of plumbing contrac- tor, and was one of the best knowH women of Irish percentage in this sec tion. Her death comes as severe loss to a wide circle of friends. Medi- cal Examiner A. S. Bracket has given verdict of accidental ceath. Mrs Coleman, besides her husband, leaves three children, her parents, three sis ters and two brothers. The funeral probably will be held on Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
c. T. A. U. CONVENTION.
Complimentary Banquet Given to the
 Delegates This Noon.

Torrington, Aug. 20.-The chief subject of discussion in the c. T. A. U. convention to-day has been that of the next field day. Torrington and Stamford have the lead in the race. A complimentary banquet to the del- egates was given at noon by the two local societies. Speeches followed the banquet.
 The election of officers took place this afternoon and resulted as fol- lows: President, Rev Father NJ. A. Sullivan of Hartford; first vice-presi- dent, John Connolly of Norwich; sec ond vice-president, Miss Mollie Pen ders of Meriden; secretary, William J. Cronan of New Haven; treasurer. John J. Corbett of New Haven; state editor, Miss Catherine Daly of Wal lingford; national delegates, William Pagan of Kensington, Miss Daisy Lord of Waterbury and Michael Reyes of Bridgeport. Torrington was selected as the next place for the field day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
TOWN COMMITTEE MET.
Democratic Primaries Will Be Held
 September 20,

The democratic town committee met last evening and made plans for the coming primaries and also dis cussed the outlook for the fall campaign. It was decided to hold the primaries on Friday September 20. Chairman James H. Freney ad- dressed the members and said that the chances for a democratic victory the coming election never looked brighter. He said an organization had been perfected that would surely make itself felt and that he had very little doubt about the outcome, al- though he urged the members to make thorough canvass so as to take no chances on losing. Tn a short time headquarters will be opened in T. H. Hayes's building on East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
secrtarr Tan.. speech.

London. Aug 0.-Seceretary Taffs speech yesterday. which had been somewhat diseounted. caused Onfy a momentary decline In Americans a. the opening of the stock exchange to. day. After being offered at hsI to A of a point below the New Tork equs- vaIeut. some Eood buying speedIIy wiped out the initial decline and lua- parted strength f0 the market. which. undr the lead Of Union Pacidc. by npea advanced q point from the lowesf ouo- tzffouz Trzdine generally vas qufet Consols were frzcfio11Ily easier-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
CITY NEWS.

Miss Josie Brien of Boston is the guest of Miss Nellie Dillon of Will liam street
 The Misses Beth and Genevieve Bergin of Walnut street have re- turned fro ma short stay at Laurel Beach.
 The pollceman's baseball team of this city are playing the Meriden policemen's team at Meriden this af- ternoon.
 The Independent Lithuanian Po- litieal and Literary club. incorpor- ated, has purchased from Johanna condon. Robert H. and Thomas F. Fruin the land and buildings at No i2 to 52 Green street. The Lithu- anian organization intends to erect a large building on the property.
 Edward Dwyer of Bishop street was picked up on the streets of Torring- ton yesterday morning in an exhaused condition. After he had been taken to the Torrington police sta- ton and had a good sleep he was himself again. He said he walked from Waterbury to Torriugton and that the trip knocked him out.
 A hearing on the application to dissolve the injunction secured a few days ago by Christine and George A. Faber preventing Edward Faber from tearing down a building on the so- called Adam Faber property In Wa terville. was held before Deputy Judge Peasley in the district court this morning. He granted the mo- tion.
 Constable N. r. carmody suc- toned of the household goods of the late A. E. Rice yesterday. Mrs Wal ter Hamlin Holmes of 1s7 Grand street bid in two handsome hand carved chairs for ssss0. A. F. Rice purchased the old fashioned square piano for t11- Mrs Alice Donovan purchased forty silver knives and forks for s5- Mrs F. L. Ryder pur- chased silver czndlestfrks and spoons for @. All the rest of the goods were then pat up zt o1cs and were kff fn ty Oscar S<akL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
How a Flea Iunn.

It is said that a flea leaps 200 times It's height. and while 1t usually does land on its feet. 1t often falls. especial ly when 1t falls an a perfectly smooth surface. where the claws can get only slight hold. A flea has six legs. whose great length and bulk make them so heavy that they must be a great help in keeping their owner right side up and when 1t makes one of those gigantic jumps, and when 1t lands upside down. or in some other way. its ability to kick is SO great that not more than one vrigsIe is needed to set things right A fea's wings are mere scales. and of no use; but small and worthless as they are. they tell the entomologist something about the proper classification of the insect To the flea Itself they have no value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
TAX IN ROOT FATALITY.
Questions Depending on Whether
 Mother or Son Died First.

NhothcT UT Con Dleu F1TSt.
 Some interesting and curious ques- tions of law arise from the shock ing accident that has so nearly swept away the Root family of Bris- tol. Mir Root himself is dead, and so is his mother. The law now will want to know which died first. If the son died first, then his mother inherited his estate and the inherI- tanee tax on that transmission of property would be one-half of 1 Der cent. Bat, if the mother died first, then MT Roots surviving brother and sister will inherit his property, and the tax on such line of inberi- tance is per cent, or six times the other tax. But, if the mother in- herited from the son and then dlsd Immediately after, the property thus inherited would at once descend from her to the surviving son and daugh- ter and thus be subjected again to a tax and this time it would be 8 per cent.
 If Mrs Root, the mother, inherits from the son, and then Miss Root in herits from her, and then herself dies from her injuries, there come three transmissions of property, all in a few hours. Of couse, the inter- yention of wills might alter this situ- ation. But without wills the sad af- fair is singularly complicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
Novelties In sill


 Sheer silk gauzes with Chinese and Japanese borders attest the popular. ity of oriental effects in hand trim. mings. They are made up effectively by the leading dressmaking establish ments, and here. too. unpretentious lines are the correct thing. As a rule the skirts boast no trimming save the border of embroidery, unless 1t be a few tucks above. scattered their own distance apart and possible panel ef- feet down the front. with narrow fin. sets of lace insertion The draped surplice bodices are filled in back and front with lace and net. while the sleeves are of the prevailing kimono type. fnished with a replIca of the border which appears upoa the skirt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
vIIlsoe of PsIie.n..

On the lower course of Casamance river in West Africa exists what a French writer has described as a "vil- lage of pelicans." The birds have been SO mercilessly hunted that they avoid the presence of man. but in the neigh borhood of their village" they show comparatively little fear. There are even native African huts under the enormous baobab trees in which the birds have established their com munity. The nests are placed at the ends of branches. i've or six in each tree. Dry branches. rudely interlaced, form an insecure looking platform GOV cred with thick layer of down, and there the young birds. laughingly big and awkward tn such a situation. may be seen maintaining an unstable equI- hbrium. yet never losing their bal ance.-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
ON THE MAYFLowER.
President Roosevelt Goes to Province
 town for Ceremony.

Proyincetown, Mas, Aug. 20.-At 9.30 o'clock the blue flag of the May flower, with President Roosevelt on board, was sighted at Long Point. When the bow of the vessel appeared slowly from behind the headland, a salute of welcome boomed forth from the guns on board of the yachts which were riding at anchor in the harbor.
 It was not until the Mayfiower passed by the line of battleships and othercraft that she returned the sa- lute. but when her guns finally spoke the old town trembled before the forceful signal that President Roose- welt had arrived. As the last gun was fired the anchor was put over board and in few minutes the presi- dents party were on shore.
 Previous to leaving the Mayflower the president had received the com manders of all the warships. together with committee of the town-folke who came to bid him welcome. and 1t was planned, some time during the day. to have the captains of the olG Cape Cod fishing vessels shake the hand of the president.
 A large crowd had gathered on the wharf and their cheers as the na- iion's chief executive passed, echoed against the hill in back of the town and rolled back over the harhor. A carriage was waiting at the landing to convey the president to Town hill. the scene of the morning exercises. As the acrriage door closed behind him, band, which was stationed at the head of the wharf struck up march and the passage through Com mercial street, the towns main thor oughfare, was a continuous demon- stration of welcome and acclaim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
Forest Fires Burning.

East Thompson. Aug 20.-The for est fire which has been raging in this vicinity for the past four days was still unchecked to-day. and all the men available out here have dropped their other work to fight the fire. The fire has extended into Massachusetts and Rhode Island. and has burned over 5000 acres. From nine to ten hundred men are at work trying to check 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
SCHOOL AT DERBY.
Board of Education Will Take Over
 the Parochial Building.

Derby, Aug 20.-The board of edu- cation last night voted to accept the proposition of Rev Dr Y. F. Fitzger- aid of St Mary's church to make over the parochial school of the church for a public school. The. conditions are that Dr Fitzgerald is to be made as- sistant superintendent, no teachers are to be engaged without his sane tion, $1,400 is to be paid annually for the hire of teachers, $500 for fuel, $500 for janitor and $1,6U for rental. These amounts come out of the school appropriations for the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
NoDetaIIs Hand

St Louis. Aug za.-Meagre details have been received here concerning the wreck Of the fast passenger train on the Iron Mountain road at Alicia. Ark.. last night. No dental or con hrmation has been received concern ing the early reports that several persons were killed and a number injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
Troops at Tangier.

Tangier. Aug 20.-Five hundred shereefan troops. the best of the sultan's army, who usually are under the command of Caid Sir Harry Mac Lean, have arrived here. It was originally the intention to send them to Casablanca to cooperate with the Franco-Spanish force. but Marine Minister Gabbas now talks of sending them to Mazagan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
NEW POSTAL CARD.
It Is Cream Colored and Bears Pic.
 ture of President McKinlev.

Uncle Sam has prepared for New Workers and others a new cream-col- ored postal card. three and hali inches wide by five and a half inches long. The printing on the card Is ir black ink.
 The stamp design Is a vrgnetie pro file portrait of the late President Me kinley. Underneath are the dates of the martyred chief executives birth and assassination. 1S43-1oOl. Post masters are instructed to sell all their old postal cards of the 1902 design before passing out the new ones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
Rejected the BiIl.

Wellington. \ .Z.. Au 2 2O-Ths women politicians whose cause was champloned by the house of reprcs- entatives of New Zealand. reccivel seant consideration from the IeeisIa- tive council. which to-day, without a division. rejected the bill provi,l. ing for the election of an upper house by the house of representatives ae- eording tO one Of the clsusese of which women electors were to be eligible as members Of the upper house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-20
Death of a Millionaire.

Allenton, Pa, Aug 20.-A tele- gram has been received here an nouncing the sudden death at Spo- kane, Wash. of William F. Mosser, a millionaire tanner of Clearfield coun- ty, Pa. and head of the sole leather firm of w. F. Mosser & Go of Boston. le was interested in various tan cries throughout the United States Q Id was a stockholder in numerous i dustrial enterprises. MT Mosser WIS AS years old.