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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
HILL STREET PEOPLE
They Are Moi Satisfied With Buildings Being Erected in
 That Locality.

Hill street folks have real grievance now and it will require the best efforts of the ablest minds in the district to find a solution of the difficulty It is one of the hand somest residence sections of the town and by keeping after the city fathers and getting sewers, lights. water, sidewalks and other public improvements the place was fast forging ahead and if nothing had happened to mar it's progress real estate would soon take big jump up that way. But blight has set in on the landscape and naturally those who have worked hard to im- prove the place feel the situation keenly and have sought the interven- tiOn of the city government, but whether they can be helped from that source is something not yet known.
 Within the past few months peos pie bought lots in that neighborhood and erected houses on them, some OL IIt pluSCo Lo D6 as many as IA or Is souls. The buildings-if such they might right fully be termed-haVe no cellars and the stove pipes are thrust into daylight through rough hewn holes in the walls. It appears that the building inspector is powerless to do anything in the premises, thero being nothing in the ordinance obligs ing man to build a house cer. tain size, but it is understood that the health officer and the fire mar. shal have authority to step in and compel the parties to make some changes. If the houses are not san~ itary Health Officer Kilmartin wilI see that they are made so, even though some of the occupants should have to move out or the owners build on, and so far as the stove pipes go this is a violation of the fire ordinance and it is up to the fire marshal to order them abolished.
 What residents who have built nice property and want to maintain it in good shape fear most is that the presence of such unsightly abodes will greatly depreciate the value of property in that neighbor~ hood, and they have reason to be- lieve so, for it goes without say ing that such tenants are not al- ways desirable Still you never can tell. People who occupied very modest homes some few years ago are now living in the finest blocks in the city and for all one can tell from out the rude cabins in the yer dant lots on Hill street may come young men and young women who will some day shine in the com munity and be credit to the spot where they spent their youthful days. If there is nothing to be said against the new corners except that they have small means and arc aiming to live within them, give them a helping hand and a cheer full word wherever you meet them and in due time they will have bet- ter homes and may prove to be neighbors whom yourselves and your children will find 1t pleasure to as- sociate with. If they are not in
 these little huts by choice they
 will come out of them as soon as possible and build bigger and more slightly residences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Rendered Miss Irene K. Daly at Her
 Home Last Evening.

An arrangement party was given last evening to Miss Irene K. Daily at her home on South Elm street by her girl friends, in honor of her 21st birthday. The color scheme of the evening was carried out in pink, flow CTS, tabie decorations, shades, etc. throwing a rosy glow on the merry scene. In the early part of ihe even- ing bridge and five hundred were played. Later a cotillon was led by Charles Spain. Miss Daily was the recipient of many beautiful floral gifts and others of more perma- nent beauty. A pretty scene was the ceremony of the birthday cake at the cutting of which merry and tender wishes were made to Miss Daily by her hostesses. Receiving were Miss Josephine Dillon, Miss Julia Hayes. Miss Kathleen Mcdonald. Miss Louise HoIohan, Miss Rosalind Brownell, Miss Loretta Mahoney and Miss Margaret 0'Connor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
THE BALDWIN AIRSHIP.
Not Yet Prepared to Make ths
 Trial.

Washington, Aug 4.-Disappoint- ed because he could not make the flight in his airship at Fort Myer yesterday as he had planned Cap tain Thomas s. Baldwin is to-day making every effort to have his ma chine in perfect condition so that he can make a flight late this after noon. That a flight was not made was largely due to the fact that much depends upon the success of Captain Baldwin's airship, not only from the builders viewpoint but from that of Secretary of War Wright and the officers of the army who realize that the action of con gress in aeronautieal appropriations at the next session will be largely affected by the results attained at the Fort Myer trials. Captain Bald win and Glenn H. Curtis, his assist an. were confident that they could make successful flight yesterday but aequiesced in the wishes of the army officers and postponed the flight until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Hunting For a Chairman.

Hartford. Aug Nov that tho republican state convention has been called. interest is being taken to an unusual degree In the personality of the chairman for that gathering. Four years ago at the convention held in Hartford the late Uaited Sen stoT O. H. Pistt presided. Tn the spring convention of that year when delegates to the national convention were chosen Hr Brandpgee. then congressman from the fourth district. was the chairman. Taking that year as a precedent prominent republicans have expressed opinions hat either of the senators may be Invited to preside this time by Chatham Ken ezly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
AL0ST JOKE.
Would Be Innitstor of a Witty Man
 Made a Ludicrous Finish.

Would Be Iu,itstor of a Witty Man
 Made a Ludierous Finish.
 Congressman Quarles used to tell this: ''I was a guest of a leading banker at dinner. one Of your New York giants of finance, who had in- vited nearly score of US to eat a bit. drink a bit and swap notions. Every thing was lovely until the fifth course. The waiter was bringing fin what ap- peared on the menu as 'langue fumee aux epIsards.' what we common old roustabouts call smoked beef tongue with spinach-and my favorite dish. He tripped at the door and spilled the tongue and greens on the carpet. The host equal to the occasion, relieved us all, especially the waiter. by saying jOviaIly: There's no harm done. gen tIemen- 'Tis merely a lapsus Iinguae.' It was about the cIeverest play of words ever heard
 Among the guests was a Broadway merchant. up from the gutter. worth about s3.OooOOO and proud of his vo- cabulary. which was not unlike Mrs. MalsprOp's.- continued Quaries- He shook with merriment at the bankers g wit. The happy effect induced him to give a dinner the following week. with about the same guests. and. as I hap peneI Co learn afterwaud- he had di- recied his servant to Ief fall a piece of roast beef Oa the floor The servant faithfully performed his part Down went a splendid first cut. weighins about fifteen pounds. the deliciozs juices spattering eve-yuhere- We al felt hurt at the accidsnf- SOne even gruaned sBe not uneasy. my frienaiS.' ehirruped the would he witty hust. ''tis oniy a lapsus IiuEse' ~-NeE York Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
MAY HAVE WALKERS MONEY.
Two Green Goods Men Taken In By
 Police In New York.

New York, Aug 4.-Under lnslruC- tions of Chief Inspector Mayer of the New York post office, Detective Ge- gan arrested yesterday afternoon two old time green goods men, one of whom is thought to have been mem- Der of the Goudolf gang, which is supposed to have got most of the money William F. Walker of New Britain, Conn, stole from the Savings | Bank of New Britain. Walker will probably be asked to take look at | him.
 Louis E. Ruthruff of Belleville, Wayne county, Mich, has been get ting green goods circulars from New York and complained to the post of flee here. After some correspondence with Inspector Mayer he wrote to the green goods men and made date to come on to New York and buy green goods.
 Since that arrangement was made Detective Gegan has been learning where Belleville, Wayne county, Mich, is, growing a beard and break ing in an oilcloth travelling bag with which to land in New York. On Sun day night at 125th street Gegan got aboard the train Ruthruff had agreed to arrive by, and when the train got in he went to the Astor house, ac- cording to instructions, and register ed as Ruthruff. At noon yesterday he was called to the telephone by a man who gave his name as Lawrence.
 Whats the pass word?" asked Lawrence.
 Hearts and hands" answered the victim.
 What's your order number?" was asked next.
 "329" was the answer.
 Then Gegan spent about fifteen minutes answering questions-who the mayor of Belleville is, what its population is, how far from Detroit it Is and so on.
 MT Lawrence apologized for the caution. which wac necessary, and then told Gegan to stay in his room until he heard further. About o'clock in the afternoon a messenger boy arrived with note, which read as follows:
 We want to make absolutely sure, so sign your name, giving password and order number.
 ABNER K. LYON.
 N. W. corner 107th street and Am sterdam avenue.
 This signature on the telegram cor responded with the name used in the Dptbrpr cnrracpnp1apna raua, {, r swered Half an hour later Charles T. Forbes of 274 McDougal street, Brooklyn appeared and said. Follow me" The two men went to a saloon at 1913 Broadway. Williamsburg, and there Gegan was led into a back room where he met James Mcvicar. alias Mcdonald of the Hotel Grenoble.
 Well. MT Ruthruff." said Me Vicar. we have got our stun if you are ready"
 Gegan signified his readiness and McVicar exhibited about S1.O0O in good one. two. five and ten dollar bills, represented them as counterfeit, wrapped them up aud pretended to put the package in Gegan's grip. sub. stituting a dummy according to the rules of the game.
 At that Gegan drew a revolver and told the men they were under arrest He made Forbes handeuff Vicar. after which Gegan hanicuffed Forbes. They were brought to Manhattan head quarters where both have their pic. lures in the gallery. They are charg. ed with using the mails to defraud Mcvicar is the one supposed to belong to the Goudolf gang.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
SHOT THE BURGLAR DEAD.
Saloon Keeper Robbed Thr,c Time:
 Secured Protection.

New York. Aug 4.-Angered by persistent burglaries in his house a saloon keeper in Brooklyn, Leopold weninger. engaged a private detec- tive to trap the thief. After three nights Of frui less vigil the watch, man. Michael B. Kelly. early to-day saw a man open the door to Weinen- gers apartments. He bounced upon him and a fierce battle ensued.
 The intruder was Hugo sherman, a tenant in the house. Fearing to be oyerpowercd sherman drew a knife whereapon Kelly fired upon him. At the second shot Sherman fell dead.
 weininger says he was robbed three times in the past three week, and nearly all his tenants declare they have Tn the same time suffered more or less from robberies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
POLITICS CAUSED QUARREL.
One Opponent Shot the Other and
 Was Himself Wounded.

St Louis, Mo, Aug 4.-Following heated campaign on the evening of the state primary election, Roy c, Woods, a wealthy real estate dealer of Wellston, a suburb. candidate for the republican nomination for public administrator of St Louis county, shot Alexander Steube, Wellston butcher last night and three-quarters of an hour later was himself shot and ia tally wounded by some one unknown to the police. The shooting of both men is the result of bitter political campaigns in the county. Woods is not expected to recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
ON THE OTHER FOOT.
Bryan's Canned Speeches Are Proper
 Now Taft Has Followed Shit.

Fsirview. Neb. Aug 4.-COmment- ing upon the use of the phonOgraph by Mr Taft as a means for speech making Mr Bryan said to-day. The republican papers have been making fun of me for using the phonOgraphs as a means of reaching the public. but since the republican eandidatr has been following the example prs- sume the critics wtll cease and this EiII uow be regarded as a diEnifiei method Of discussing public ques- finns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
TO OPPOSE LILLEY
Club of Business Men Was Formed in Winsled Last
 Evening.

Winsted, Aug "A club of busi- ness men to take part in the state campaign, and it is claimed to oppose Congressman George L. Lilley for governor, was organized here last night with J. H. Alvord as president; George A. Sanford as secretary, and G. L. Hart as treasurer. A commit tee was chosen to select a ticket of delegates to be voted for at the pri- maries and another committee was selected to canvass the town for mem- bers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Lithographers May Combine.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug 4.-Dele- gates from the International union of Lithographic Workmen, the Lithographic Protective association of America, the Lithographic Press Feeders of America, and the Stone Grinders and Plate Preparers' union, presenting a total member ship of about 1000. are meeting here to consider the amalgamation of the different organizations into one federation. Frank Gehring, president of the International union, is presiding
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
MnIinns Merr I.n.t in Firr.

Tranhrook. B. C.. Aug 4--The con- aaErati0n which has been sweeping the Elks river valley since Saturday has already caused a property loss of seven and a half million collars ac- oOrding tO a careful estimate The ina1rancs amounts to about one and a haif million
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Thlr,r. Frirhtenrd Arar.

New Britain. Aug 4--Ar stfemp' uas made last evening to burgarIirn the city tax collectors ussCe la the Stanley building. out thz WoHId-hS thieves were frightened away before accomplishing their purpyse. En- trance was gained bv breaking the glass in the toor of the 0frcs and rszshing through and turning the EurE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Postofice Was Burned.

ThOmpsonville. Aug "A dwell ing house in the Scitico district, owned and occupied by E. F.. Stowe, was burned early to-day. The cause of the fire is unknown. The loss will be s2.OO0. with no insurance. This house was used as a postOfice, but all the mail was saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
NATIONAL QUARTERS
Will Be Formally Opened Up To-
 morrow.

Chicago. Aug 4.-Demoeratic na- tional headquarters will hc opened for the season at the Auditorium an- nex tomorrow. Chairman Norman L. Mack of the national committee. accompanied by Roger C. Sullivan of Illinois, will arrive in Chicago to- day.
 Secretary urey woOdson and Sev- eral members of the executive com mittee are scheduled to some in ai about the same time.
 Chairman Mack is expected to an- .nounee the membership of the Enhance committee and the yariOus |snb-eommittees not yet appointed on hIs arrival.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Aged Couple Burned.

Bridgeport. Aug 4.-Mr and Mrs Robert II. Mitchell. aged 70 years. were badly burned to-day by a gas Istove. The woman was standing near |the stove when her clothes caught lire. She will probably die. The burns Of the man are not so serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Farm RafiainaS BuruFsi.

New Haven. AuE l.-Ths set nf farm buildings in Moztowese. North Haven. helonsfrg to Eauer Eaton. vere burned daTine last niwAt The loss vas ss0an The korze of Her bert v. Potter. dsrasy das-5 com missioner. uss entzsgered for a tiEs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
Isdrt LlEr Caani Irl.lni-

St Pefe-sharE. AuE 4-The rfs- sfurzrw congress af Kier which fs dominated br rsactio1srT .rhnezces has p1ssed resoIation sEai1sz the Farttcipssloa If members cf ths ortkodc1 church Ia the for,hconins ce s~srztfoz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04

Red Cross julits with rubber heels, an ideal house shoe, at B. Holczer's for 9Sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04

Thunder storms were reported this morning along the New Englan |cnsst from Rhode Island 70 Maine. A trough of low pressure sHteudiug |fron Teras northeastuard 10 Michi- |Esn Is producing high temperature |wfth Iaral shnwers in the central sec. |tfons A namber of pIarps fn the |centrzI and western sections report. |sd maximum temperzfures cf ss CondItions favor for this vicinifv Ezir weather with high temspEatnrs |darinr the dsy and cool nirrts. prob
 ply followed bT local skozers WeE-
 Eesdsy aftsrnoon or night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connectirut: Light showers "Wednesday: local shower and slightly warmer. light variable uinds-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-25
SECOND DOUBLE TRAGEDY
In SAME FAMILY Y
A Murdered and Attempted Suicide in
Rochester, N. X, Yesterday After
noon, Due to Mans Temper.

Rochester NJ Y, Feb. 25 Louis
Barber, aged AZ shot and Killed his
sister, Mrs. Jerome Lewis. aged So, at
their home IN South Main street, Me-
dina, yesterday afternoon, and then in
ilicted probably fatal wound upon
himself. 1t is the second double tragedy
that has occurred IN this family within
six months
Barber lived with his sister, aud his
aged mother. Yesterday afternoon ne
qrarreled with his sister over a trivial
matter. He then in a fit Of pique went
into the yard and shot her pet New
Foundland dog. The sister upbraidsd
him. whercnpon he seized poker and
chased her on to the pinzza beating her
over the head and crushing her skull
He tnen shot her through the back. kill.
ing her Instantly Barber then went into
the house and shot himself in the abb
domen. Ile IS under arrest at his home
though -he probably will not recover.
Last September Bert Lewis son
Of the dead woman, quarreled with his
father in the same house, shot him
dead and then committed suicide.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-25
THE OPEN SALOON.
ltOmmuncated.I

Public opinion has beeH aroused as,
perhaps. never before, % The awful eco
noniic as web as moral waste involved
ID the continuance Of the open saloon
within our city Without any great OF
outstanding leadership, the people have
awakened To the enoflnity Of the bur.
den which they have been bearing and
10 tie demoralizing effects of the liquor
ttmfiic
But there ii need Of more than being
awake 10 the facts A business which
appeals to the appetite and TO the love
Of gain Is not dismissed with wave
of tie hand. 1t means Il strong and we'll
organized effort But the effort has its
encouragement, for inteligeGf public
opinion IS realizing more clearly all The
time that the open saloon stands as a
menace 20 all the best Interests of the
community. The economic waste in-
yolved in its continuanse appeals in a
powerful way to the business man and
The employer of labor. The wage Garner
Is learning the folly 0f turning tie re-
suits Of his toll into harmful and waste
fnl channels. Every thoughtful man
knows that the saloon ii breeding and
culture ground III the influences that are
most Ianeful and denufaliziug TO COM
mumtv The issue therefore that faces
cvcry elector where the question Of its
abolition IS submitted, X vital one
and must be squarely md honestly met.
Are the physical. economic and moral
results of tliis institutioa suck as to-
entitle 1t 70 be perptuated by the votes
of thoughtful men cf this cityf
The fact that We caHnot eradicate hy
law and environment the appetite Of the
confirmed drunkard, does net make ii
necessary for us to maintain, by legal
enactment. places which must, 10 main
tain their existence, nave constant
stream Of recruits from the ranks OF the
boys and Young men Of our city The
closing OF the saloon will be a mighty
factor IN the bringing M Of q sober and
clean generation Of young manhood,
There is no argument as 10 the moral
ana economic effects OF saloon in any
neighborhood. and its existence or nom
existence il IN the hands Of the people
Of this city There are enough rocks
upon which yQmg manhood may make
shipwferk without placing directly in
their pathway AIN institution which can
IA them no possible good and which
may result in the loss to them Of all
that IS noblest and best IN life Let no
thoughtful voteF allow himself next
Tuesday TO be switched into the sup
port Of an institution that stands brand
ed aud dishonored in every Christian
land.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-25
DISGRACE TO PLACE
SAYS HEALTH OFFICER
Brattleboro 0ficial Complains Of SAM
tafy Conditions Of The Auditorium
in His Annual Report.

Brattleboro, Feb. 25. Interest in the
town report, issued yesterday, is not
confined to the figures showing the con.
dition Of the finances The town Off.
GERS have something to say about con.
ditions in general Health officer Henry
Tucker, for instance. says tnat the sani
tary condition Of the town house, which
includes the auditorium and festival
hall. is q disgrace to the people. This
matter win be considered At the coming
town meeting.
The town school directors say that in
the districts outside the village seseral
schoolhoHaes have been damaged hy
men and boys bent on mischief. HIn
three places they say. "a night wetcn-
man has been employed and Vie names
Of nine offenders learned and placed on
ille.. Certain prosecutions will follow d
repetition OF the misdemeanors
+ L. Stockwell. oyerseer of the poor,
says in part; II think never In the mis-.
tory of the home for the less fortunate
people has as much attention been
shown them by the churches throughout
the town, the Sunshine society. chart
table societies and residents of our
town IN general"
The trustees Of the free library report
al increase Of 591 volinas within the
year, and congratulate tnemsehes ana
the community on the fact that there
has been decrease in the demand for
fiction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-25
Rum and Labor.

The United States census for 1900
shows that the liquor traffic returns to
labor but six cents Of every dollar Of
product and pays but . cents Of each
dollar back to the farmer and producer
for raw material while seven leading I'M
dustfies. namely. boots and shoes. cloth
ing, furniture. hardware, woolen worsted
goods. and cotton goods, return an aver
age Of % cents TO labor and 50 cents
for raw material out Of each dollar Of
proceeds.
This means that if the 81 100000, 600
spent at retail for intoxicants were
turned into the other industries specified,
this 81 400,000000 would al return to
labor 1922 ,000.o00 in additional wages,
and at the average rate IN many indus
tries Of S400 year to each person,
would give steady employment TO $685..
600 more persons; and l2l would, based
upon the same figures, If spent for the
products Of the seven already specified
industries. return ST00,000,000 to the
producer for raw material instead Of less
than S800, 100000 now the proportion re-
turned BY the retail liquor trade.