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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
MONAHAN BOUND OVER.
Reached Age Limit for Reform fs4r School This Week.

Daniel Monahan, who was sen- fenced to the reform school in tho city court on Monday morning for breaking into Rocco Salanardfs store, was not taken to Meriden. Just before the youth was to de- part with Patrolman Noonan some one mentioned the fast that Mona han was more than 16 years of age, although he claimed to be only 15. A search of the town records showed that the boy was IT on the morning of the trial, consequently he could not be committed to the state school. Another trial was immediately held and he was bound over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of $200. The value of the ar ticles which he and two other boys stole was $6.70.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
TAFT SEES THE VETS.
in Toledo Today to Review Civil War
 Survivors.

in Toledo Today to Review Civil War
 Survivors.
 Toledo, O., Sept. 2.-Coming here early today from his fishing ground at Middle Bass island to review the G.. A. R. parade and attend a reception at the Lincoln club, William H. Taft the Republican candidate for the presi- dency, met with an enthusiastic recep- iion. He may make speech, but said that his understanding was that no remarks were required from him. The story printed in Ohio papers that Taft and Foraker would meet at the Lin coin club was said here to be the first information on the subject which the candidate had received.
 A civic parade predatory to the greater parade of veterans today and the dedication of the Fort Meigs mon ument at Perrysburg, twelve miles from Toledo. divided interest In the 'forty-second encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 Forty thousand journeyed by trolley and boat to the historic spot where General William Henry Harrison in iS12-13 checked the ambitions of the British general Proctor. Many speech es were made, chief among them be- Ing the utteranees of Senator J. B. Foraker, Governor Harris and Gen eral Bennett H. Young, who represent ed Governor Wilson of Kentucky who was unable to be present.
 Senator Foraker's speech was plea for the continued separation of the functions of the executive and legisla- tive branches of the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
TO SAVE TWo-HEADED BABY.
New Orleans Doctors Will Cut One
 of the Heads Of.

New Orleans, Sept 2.-An opera ton in which many surgeons are in- terested will be performed within the next few days on New Orleans child, which was recently born with two heads. The second head is not perfectly formed, but the top of 1t is we'll covered with healthy growth of hair. MT and Mrs John B. Mur- ray, the parents, consented to an op- eration when their physician in- formed them that this was all that would save the baDy's life, and the second head will be removed.
 Surgeons at the children's annex of the Charity hospital say that the birth of a two-headed baby is not uncommon, but the fast that the Murray baby has already lived with its two heads is, they believe. an in cident never recorded before, as !, doubie-headed child usually dies soon after birth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
AUGUST WEATHER.
Past Month Was Wettest ip Connec.
 ticut for 23 Years.


 New Haven, Sept 2.-The month ly meteorological summary issued by the weather observer from the New Haven station of the United States weather bureau shows that the cold est of August's days was the 29th, when the mercury touched 45 de- grees while the hottest was the 14th, when the thermometer registered 91, The greatest range in temperature oc- cured on the 30th, with total of 27 degrees. August was also the wettest month this section has had in the past 23 years, the total pre- cipitation being SOP inches. Only three times since the establishment of the station here has the record fol precipitation been greater. In 1885 it was S:15; in 1880 it was S.14, and in 1874 it was 12:99. There were six thunder storms during the month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
REAR ADMIRAL DEAD.
Died Yesterday Afternoon at a Cali.
 fOrnia Health Resort.

Paso Robles, Cal, Sept 2.-Rear Admiral Henry Glass, U. s. N, re- tired, died late yesterday afternoon at a health resort here of heart fail- ure, following an operation per formed several days ago at his home in Berkeley, Admiral Glass, who was GA years old, had been i'll for two months and his condition had ,been regarded as critical for some time
 Rear Admiral Glass was born in Kentucky in 1S44 and was appoint ed to the naval academy in 1860. As an ensign he participated in all the general engagements with forts and batteries in Charleston harbor in 1863 andin the capture of George town, S.. C., in 1865. As commander of the cruiser Charleston he con veyed the first troops to the Philip pines and captured the Ladrone Island. He was commander-in- of the Pacific squadron from 1903 to 1904 and was later commander of the Pacific naval district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
His Modest Request.

Your regular professional" tramp has a sharp tongue and is not slow to use it when occasion arises.
 A farmers wife had curtly refused the usual request for nights lodging from a gentleman of this fraternity.
 "Well, then. ma a'am," said the tramp. "would you mind if I slept in that big meadow there behind your barn?"
 "No." said the woman in magnani- nous tone. you may sleep there if you like"
 "One thing more, ma'am." said the tramp, before I say good night. Will you please have me called at sharp? I want to catch the cattle train to market."-San Francisco Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
SEARCH FOR BODIES
Iahabilauis of Town. Snmmer Bosrders and Every Graft
 Available al Peuobscel.

Deer Isle, Me, Sept 2.-The in. habitants of this little island with the remaining members of the sum- mert colony mastering every craft in the vicinity to-day searched the wa ters of Penobscot bay and the shores of it's many islands for the bodies of the seven victims of yesterdays drowning accident. A single sloop inaugurated the days search, sailing shortly after daybreak in an effort to determine definitely the fate of Rev Jason H. Hutchins of Billertca. Mass, 1t being believed that he might possibly have made his way to the adjacent shore of Barren island.
 The other persons who were drowned were Miss Alice Pairo of Washington, D. C., Miss Eleanor Pairo, her sister; Misses Lutie and Evelyn Kellogg of Baltimore, Md;I Mrs Lucy s. Crawley of Philadel- phia, wife of Professor Edward Craw- ley, who was one of those saved, and Miss Elizabeth D. Evans of Mound Holyoke college.
 The heavy sea which was respon- sible for yesterdays accident contin- ued to-day forcing many of thu smaller craft to put back for theii. own safety.
 Captain Samuel Haskell, who was in charge of the sloop which fig. ured in the capsizing yesterday, and Henry B. Evans, brother of Miss Elizabeth Evans, who was drowned, two of the three survivors, directed the fleet to.the most probable places to find the bodies, and starting from the scene of the accident, the ves- sells radiated in all directions, bring ing every possible body of water and piece of shore under their eyes dur- ing the day.
 Professor Crawley, the third per- son saved, went to New York early to-day with his two children to put them in the care of relatives so that he might return to search for ths body of his wife.
 Washington, Sept 2--The Wash- ington victims of the accident in Penobscot Bay, Me, yesterday, were Miss Alice Pairo, aged 60, and Elino Pairo, a few years younger. Both of them lived alone in the north- west section of this city. They left for Maine in the middle of August and the Misses Evelyn and Lutie Kellogg, aged about 3S and 40 years, respectively, joined them on the trip. The Kelloggs lived at sLutheryilles Md, near Baltimore The only rela- tives of the victims here are Richard K. Pairo. a lawyer, brother, and Dr w K. Pairo, dentist. cousin. The former to-day received. a telegram from the proprietor of the hotel at Deer Isle notifying him of the drown ing of his sisters and the Misses Kel- logg Mir Pairo is prostrated with grief. My God. they were all had" he said The Pairo sisters had many friends here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
WOMAN GIVEN LICENSE.
Mrs H. $. Culver of East Hampton
 May Run Power Boat Now.

Mrs H. S. Culver of East Hampton enjoys the distinction of being the only woman who has received li- cense to operate naphtha launch. at the custom house. Mrs Gull yer appeared at the custom house recently and had the usual paper made out and now has a license to operate her naphtha launch.
 There are few if any other women in the state, probably, who hold a similar license, as minor boating is not usually counted womans sport, at least not the work of steering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
MACK'S HELPERS
All ibe Men Who VIII Manage ihe Democratic Campaign
 Bsve Been SeIecled.

New York. Sept 2.-Nationai Chairman Mack has practically elected, with one or two exceptions, the full subcommittee, which will manage the democratic campaign on the Atlantic seaboard The com- mittee will be announced this even- ing. It will include 15 members. Colonel Lewis of Chicago, who has just returned from campaign tour through New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut, says that he believes that If determined fight was made In Connecticut, the state could be carried for Bryan & Kern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Big Forest Fire.

Stockton, Cal, Sept 2.--A dispatch from Murphy, Cal, which is connect- ed by wire with the Calaveras Big Trees notel, says that a forest fire has entered the grove of mammoth trees at the upper end near where the mother of the forest" stands, a Sequoia, 327 feet high and IS in circumference. The oa:y hope for the magnificent monsters of the for est is change in the wind as ths fire fighters are powerless to stop the aaries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
More New York Fires.

New York, Sept 2.-Eight fires bearing every sign of incendiarism kept the firemen and police busy on the upper east side early to-day in a district where a score of suspicious fires have occurred in the last few days. The police asserted that all the blazes were started by some in- sane person with mania for start. ing fires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
: 4 PEDDLER's JOKE.
t Had Sharp Turn That Took All
 the Fun Out of It.

It Had Sharp Turn That Took All
 the Fun Out of It. One day a peddler of tinware stopped at a country house in New England and, leaving his horse and wagon at the gate, went to the door, where. a big woman with rather pleasant face met him. He told her what he had for sale and succeeded in dispos- ing of half a dozen articles to her. Then she said that she had not money enough to buy more.
 Well, ma'am." said the peddler, "I'll take rags if you have any"
 T have none to sell" answered the woman.
 The peddler saw at least dozen children. all small, about the house and the yard, and he suddenly thought of joke that he might play on the woman.
 You seem to have plenty of chil- dren,r he said. Maybe you might sell me one of them and take the pay in daware.s sss s7,gs. X <,
 "What will you giver said the wo- man.
 "fll give $10." said the man, 'all in the best tinware."
 Well, sir" said the woman, tits g bargain; take your. pick of the lott
 The peddler was surprised that his joke was working so well, but he kept a very serious face. and, selecting a very bright looking little fellow of six years, he took him up and put him on the seat of the wagon and then gave the woman $10 worth of such articles as she wanted. ! Never doubting that the mother would repent of her bargain and give him, to redeem the boy $10 in money the minute she saw him starting on, he climbed up on the seat, touched up his horse and drove off. He drove very slowly, however, for he expected every second to hear the woman call him back, for how could he think for moment that a mother would sell her child for lot of tinware?
 But she did not call him back, much to his amazement, while, as for the boy. he was in high glee. for he was going to have a drive. Presently the peddler. fearing that the joke had been turned on him, drove back to the gate. Lifting the disappointed little fellow down fren the wagon, he went with him to the door, where he found that the woman had just finished ar ranging her new tins nicely on her shelves.
 T think the boy will not do, after all,' said the peddler, land you had better take him back and let me have my tins"
 "No, sirw cried the woman. "A bar gains bargain, and you must stick to it.'
 "Why, ma 'am," said the man, "sure- ly you wouldn't sell your little son for a lot of tlnware?"
 "Oh," answered the woman, T have no children, mister The boys and girls you see here are pauper children, and as you seem to be good sort of man I'll sell you as many of lem as you want for $10 apiece"
 The peddler stared at her for min ute in speeches. amazement. and then. turning suddenly toward his wagon, he drove away as fast as his horse could take him.
 But he left his tins behind him. Pittsburg Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
HAYES ON VAUDEVILLE STAGE.
Marathon Runner to Go on the Keith
 & Proctor Circuit.

New York, Sept ,2.-John J. Hayes, the winner of the Marathon race at the Olympic games, signed a contract yesterday to appear in vaudeville in the Keith & Proctor theaters. Hayes will appear in a short monologue dressed in the run ming suit he wore in the Marathon race. As motion pictures of the race are put on Hayes will describe the sensations and experiences of the day of the run.
 Hayes will make his first stage ap- pearance at Keith & Tractors 125th street theater next Monday and will continue there all next week. The trophy he won will be displayed in the foyer of the theater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
JAIL, NOT A FINE.
For Chauffeur Who Forgot the Law
 on a Jamaica Road.

Jamaica, L. L.. Sept "A chauf- feur who had been arrested for speeding before and fined was sen. fenced in special sessions here yes- terday to five days in jail without the alternative of fine. He is the first autoist- to be imprisoned here for fast driving.
 John Sante of 255 West Twenty sixth street. Manhattan, is the chauf- feur He worked for three years for Alfred G. Vanderbilt, but for the last two months has been employed by William H. Bernard of 39 East Eighty-ninth street, Manhattan. He drove along the Merriek road ln Jamaica at the rate of 40 miles an hour on July 2S.s as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight and Thursday; fresh west to southwest winds.

The storm that was, central neal Hatteras yesterday morning has passed out to sea. The disturbance that was in the northern portion of the Lake region has moved eastward and 1t is now producing cloudy and showery weather In the eastern por- lions of the Lake region and New England.
 An extended arer of high pressure between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river is predicting cool, pleasant weather in the west errl and central sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather with light local showers during the day. followed by cIearing tonight and fair and sliehtly cooler for Thufpday and Fri:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
OPEN GRAVE TO GET PAPERS
Estate Depended on Certificates Bur- jed With Man Who Died in 1928.

jed With Man Who Died in 1928. Wilkesbarre, September 2.-In an effort to establish their claim to an estate of $25, 5,000, ,000 members of the Rnpp family of Columbia county yesterday opened the grave of John Rupp, who was. buried in the Old Reformed church cemetery at Num- idia in 1923. ---~4she disinterment was made be- cause in those days 1t was custom. ary to bury the birth and baptisn,al certificates in the coflns, and these were necessary as a nsAns of prov ing the heirs claim to the estate.
 The papers secured, which are in a fair state of preservation, show that John Rupp was 38 years old when he died and son of George Rupp, who, 1t is claimed, was the direct heir to the estate. The property is in Ger many and the heirs now say they have all the links in the chain of evidence necessary to prove their claim to 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
COUPLE IN SAME HOUSE
Separated Nineteen Years Ago-Bor.
 row Eggs From Each Other.

St Louis, September 2.-Charles Schoen, sixty-seven years old, and his divorced wife, known as Mrs Mary Smith, fifty-four, have lived in the same house here, he upstairs and she downstairs, ever since a divorce was granted to them, nineteen years ago, accordingto testimony in a po- lice court to-day, when Schoen was tried on a disturbance of the peace charge, preferred by his son. -in- law, Martin Haberland. 4
 Schoen and Mrs Smith told Judge klefber they were the best of friends; that he some times borrowed an egg from her, and she often borrowed a littlemi lk or sugar from him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Bryan in St Paul.

St Paul, Minn, Sept Civilian J. Bryan was in St Paul for short time to-day. He left for Sioux City. la, at 10 a. m., where he is due at t7:10 this evening. Before leaving the city MT Bryan was asked, for an expression of opinion regarding the result of the Vermont election, but he said that in view of the incom- pleteness of the returns as reported in the morning papers he did not care to make any comment at this time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Bark Is Missing.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2.-The bark
 Auburndale, coal laden which sailed
 from Turks island five weeks ago for this port is missing and 1t is feared the vessel went down of Cape Hat teras during the West Indian hurri-
 cane which swept the coast las month. Captain E. B. Haskell was
 in command. Under him was a
 crew of eight men and stewardess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
CITY ..... NEWS.

\ at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 The law committee will meet to- morrow night in the aldermanic chamber.
 The committee on abatements will meet tomorrow night in the city. court room.
 MT and Mrs J.. H. Mulville are home after few weeks spent with friends in Pittsfield.
 Attorney John J. O'Neill to-day was appointed receiver for the bank rupt estate. of Sydney Hart, Grand street.
 Jeremiah Meehan and Margaret Connor were married this morning at the Immaculate Conception church by Father Frederick. <
 American band concert and social at Buckingham hall Saturday even ing. Dancing from g to 12. Concert at S. Admission 25c You are in- vited
 First ward democrats will hold an adjourned meeting in the city court room at o'clock tonight to hear the report of the committee appoint ed to prepare a primary ticket.
 Edward, the S-months-old son oi Mir and Mrs, P. F. Bowes of 70 Sylvan avenue, died to-day of pneu- monia. The funeral will be held al 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in new St Joseph's ceme- tery.
 Bronson and Lewis, representing some of the heirs of the estate of Berkley s. Hotchkiss, have taken an appeal from the acceptance of the ac- count of the executor, William B, Hotchlliss, son. They claim his fee of $2,500 for his services is too high The estate is worth about $40,- 900.
 The Waterbury baseball team has. mt played scheduled game since last Tuesday when Meriden adminis> tered defeat by the score of to 2. Rain and wet grounds interfered on a few days and postponed games did the rest. The team was scheduled to play Holyoke here to-day. but in- stead a game is being played with Coe Brass of Torrington in the lat ter place. Fans who are eagerly scanning the bulletin boards and us> ing the telephone will please take notice of this.
 James G. Couch of South Manches- ter and Miss Agness c. Drufa, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs Axel Drufa of Or chard street. Waterville, were mar ried yesterday afternoon at the home Bof the brides parents, the Rev N FL mer Honnold, pastor of the Grace NJ. E. church. officiating. Miss Esther .Drufa, a sister of the bride. was bridesmaid, and Charles Couch of Bridgeport, a brother of the bride groom, was best man. After a we'd ding trip, MT and Mrs Couch will re- side on Cooke street.
 Miss Annie Moran and George Graham were united in marriage this morning at S:30 o'clock at the rec tory of the immaculate Conception church by the Rev Father 0'Brien. The witnesses were Frank Hawley of New Haven and Miss Della Moran, sister of the bride. The bride was gowned in a dress of champagne messaline and wore hat to match while her maid wore white null over pink and also wore a hat to match. Mir and Mrs Graham will spend their honeymoon among the Berkshire hills and will be at home at 617 North Main street this city after September 25.- -~s~,s- -..,s:-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Jersey Man Named.

New York, Sept 2.-Robert F. Hudsteth, chairman of the New Jer> sey state democratic committee, an- nounced to-day, that he has been appointed and has accepted the po- sition of vice-chairman of the na- tional democratic committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Democrats Make Gain.

Waite River Junction. Vt, Sept 2. The election of democratic mem Der of the state senate gives the democratic party a representation in that branch of the legislature fof the first time in several years. At the last state election in 1906, not a sing:s democrat was elected to the state senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
procedings Begun To-day.

Pittsburg, Sept 2.-Foreelosure proceedings against the Pittsburg- Wabash Terminal Railway Co upon the first mortgage, given to secure a first mortgage bond, were begun here to-day by the Mercantile Trust Co of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Roberts Is Improving.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept 2.-The condition of Charles B. Roberts of Baltimore. who was shot, it is as- serted. by highwaymen on the board walk here last Wednesday night, con- tinues to improve and his recovery is not doubted. The police have made no progress in their efforts to apprehend the asasilant. of Mir Rob erts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
ABOUT OUR FLEET
Prime MInIsler al Melbourne Says He Is Sure That Ii Is
 on No Holiday Cruise
MANY KIND WORDS

Melbourne, Sept 2.-Speaking ar the dinner rendered to Admiral Sperry and the senior officers of the American battleship fleet at the Royal Yacht club tonight Alfred