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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
UNION MEN SMOKE.
Music, speechmaking and a Good
 Time in Congress Hall.

Congress hall, East Main street, was crowded to the doors last even ing by members of the building trades unions, who were holding their annual smoker and entertainment. Music was furnished by Northrop's orchestra and local singers rendered popular selections
 Thomas c. Smith. who was chair man of the meeting. introduced as the first speaker James P. Donohue. president of the Waterbury Central Labor union. Mir Donohue spoke on the workingman's duty to himself. to his family and his country. His remarks were we'll received. T. NJ. Guarin of Troy. N. r.. was next in- troduced. He spoke eloquently for one hour and a half and was roundly applauded. He urged his hearers to do their own thinking along political lines and not allow themselves to be hoodwinked any longer by enthusi- astic politicians; to select men from their own ranks to go to the state legislatures where they may have a voice in framing the laws.
 The recent decisions of the United States supreme court affecting labor we're gone into extensively by Mir Guerin. and the laboring men were exhorted 10 unite politically and rem edy the existing evils.
 George R. Kirkpatrick was the next speaker introduced. He re- lated stories of his work amongst the poor people throughout the country. of the rayages of industrial panic in large cities. where soup houses have been in operation for some time. and where honest lshoring men are seeking work in order to pro- vide the bare necessities of life for themselves and their families. but are turned away by thousands from factory. mill and mine. The work Ing people. he said. must take the reins Of government in their own hands as they are the sufferers. Nr grew eloquent at times md his speech vas we'll received
 The meeting lasted until a late hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
Rife Association Will Send a Team
 of Six.

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 of Six.
 Washington, May S.-The Nation al Rife association announces that it will send team of six principals and two alternates to represent the Unit ed States in the Olympic rife matches at Bisley, Eng, July 9. 10 and II this year. Selection of the teams will be made by open competition to which any citizen shall be eligible, at a place and date to be announced later. The United States magazine rife. model 1903 with four pound trigger puls and pointed bullet ammunition will be used at distances of 200, 500, 600. 500, 300 and 1000 yards: two sighters and fifteen shots at each range; position. including 200 yards, prone. without artificial rest. Names of candidates for positions on the team should be forwarded at once to the office of the National Rife asso- ication, Washington.
 The team as selected Will he as- sembled on or about June aO and re- turn 10 this country about July 20. This invitation has been sent to the marine corps. and tho adintant gcnnr- al of every state. state rife associa- tiOns and rife clubs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
CROKER A WINNER
His BOrSe Rh0dOra Carried Off the Stakes al Newmarket
 To-Day.

London, May S.-The 1000 guinea stakes was run at Newmarket to-day and won by Richard Croker's Rho dora.
 Rhodora, MT Croker's brilliant 3 year old Ally, thus has added an- other classic to the sporting trophies already captured by the American sportsman. She won to-day's event from big field of eighteen horses and was followed in to the finish by Captain F. Forester's Bracelet and J. H. Houldsworth's Ardentriye. It was doubly an American victory for Lucien Lyne,, the American jockey, rode the winner. He displayed such judgment that Rhodora turned the tables on the fayorite, Lesbia, a horse that defeated the American Ally in the Middle Park plate last year and that up to the present time never has been beaten.
 The betting: Rhodora, 100 to s against; Bracelet, to 1 against, and Ardentrive, 100 to against.
 MT Croker was present to see his lilly win and King Edward and the Prince of Wales also were among the big crowd that witnessed the American victory. Rhodora won comparatively easily. Lyme lay be- hind Elm Twig until the bushes were reached. Here he drove his mount to the front and romped home two lengths ahead of Bracelet, with Ardentrive third. Only neck sep arated Ardentrive and Courtesy, the fourth horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

navies of the world was ever before assembled under a rear admiral's flag. Admiral Evans expects to leave for M shipgton. tonight so when bis flag is runjp%n' the Cohnecticut's hal yards today his last sea service will De done. He Telinquishes command now at his own request because of III health. He will not be placed on the retired list until August. Rear Admiral Thomas Twill resume his place as senior officer present. dur ing Saturday and on Sunday be- comes commander-in-ehief of the At lantic fleet. The Pacific fleet is to be retained in the harbor until May IS so that until that time Admiral Thomas will haveAupreme command of all the forty-four ships that fill the Oakland fairway of the harbor.
 On May Is Admiral Thomas is to be relieved at his own request and then Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry now commanding the fourth division Of the Atlantic fleet will as- sume command to take the sixteen world girdling battle
 
 ships on the remainder of their cruise. The tour of the fleet will end at Hampton roads on Feb. ruary 22 next when President Roose- welt will receive the ships on the Mayfiower as he sent them away the 18th of last December.
 The ships to-day were all dressed in the full radiance of rainbow flags. The crews will man the rails and a salute of l1 guns will be fired from the fiagships. The splendid armored cruisess of the Pacific fleet are an- chored in the line nearest the Oak land shore. In the second line are the ships of the second squadron of the Atlantic fleet. Down between these two lines the Yorktown first will proceed. When the gunboat has reached the end of the line she will sail up the line formed by the battleships Of the first Atlantic 1 squadron especially the torpedo craft 1 of both fleets. In this way return ing to the head of the columns, the 1 Yorktown will pass the Connecticut 1 last of all.
 She will then anchor and the flag l and command officers will be re- ceived by Secretary Metcalf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
The Hampson-SelIew Store. The Greatest May Business in
 Our History.

This store has always been full of optimism. At no time since it was started have We allowed any thought of doing less business to eJter into our plans of the future. When others cried out that there was going to be less business, We planned to do more. Large orders were placed for goods for our spring trade. The prettiest and best style furniture that We could find was bought and the consequence is that choosing at the Hampson-Sellew store now is pleasure indeed to furniture buyers.
 We've planned to make this Mays business the largest Mays business. in the history of our store.
 Everything favorable to furniture buyers is to be found here. Large selection, choicest styles. fair prices. By fair prices we mean fair to the customer as well as ourselves. We have never pursued policy of ad- vertising something for nothing but it's a well known fact that even New York city stores do not undersell the Hampson-Sellew Furniture company. If you could do better elsewhere it would be poor policy for us to as- sert otherwise. You would soon lose confidence in us, But ever since this store was organized, the plan of giving everyone square deal of giving good value to the people who trade here, has won for us reputation second to none and made our store grow until it is to-day one of the largest furniture stores be- tween New York and Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
FIRE IN ATLANTA
Bad Blaze That Laid low Many of ihe Best Business
 Houses.

Atlanta, Ga, May S.-Two solid | business blocks of Atlanta are ir ruins to-day as the result of fire which threatened for a time to de, stroy the business section of the city and perhaps wipe out the entire down town district. The loss is es. timated at $1,500,O0 The Ter minal hotel, one of the largest in the city, the Marion hotel annex and Child's hotel are among the build ings destroyed. The firemen were handicapped by very low water press. ure.
 The first burst of flame issued at 3:30 from the third story of the four story building at Madison and Nelson streets occupied by the Schlessinger-Meyer Baking Co. This building extended through half of the block to Forsythe street. The prompt response of the firemen was of little avail, for there was light water pressure there. Half an hour afterward the Schlessinger building was ruins and the Terminal hotel, half block away, was blazing, while the four story brick building between the Schlessinger and hotel structures were in flames.
 By 5 o'clock the hotel guests had been hurried from their rooms. An hour later there was not brick above the foundation of the Terminal hotel. \
 In the hotel were a number of cartridges which from time to time exploded until the firemen drove the spectators into the terminal station. 500 yards away. So far as known no one was seriously injured in the fire. The present losses may be es- timated as follows:
 Schlessinger building, s75,000; six story brick building occupied partly by the Paragon Suspender company and by station B post office, $1OO,000.
 Four story building occupied by Liquid Carbonic Gas company, s75,- 900.
 Hirschberger Stationery Manufac- turing company, S25,OOO.
 Moon Shoe company, $10,000.
 Atlanta Salvage company $3,000.
 Besides the Terminal hotel, Childs hotel, four story brick structure on Forsythe street was destroyed.
 The Inman block on the corner of Mitchell and Forsyth streets, brick structure three stories in height and extending from Mitchell to Nelson streets caught fire about ' o'clock and was destroyed. In this building. were the Central Bank and Trust company branch offices. There were also in this building Alverson Bros, grocers; the Binder Frame Manufacturing company; Hirseh- berg, stationers; Graton & Knight, manufacturers, and the Walker Coo ley Manufacturing company. The Friedman Hat factory, occupying a five story building in Mitchell street and the Mcclure Wholesale house in Mitchell street which was a depot for a large five cent store business were both destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
FIXING UP FENCES
Republicans Are Trying 10 Mar. row ibe Nomination Down to
 Taft-Honey For F0raker.

Washington, May S.-A genuine political sensation is likely to be sprung within few days. It will bt the most important development oi the preliminary campaign for the re publican presidential nomination If the plans of those who are direct. ing the movement do not go awry il will mean three things of the highest importance to the republican party.
 l. The nomination of William H Taft for the presidency.
 2. The nomination of either Vice President Fairbanks or of Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York, for the vice-presidency.
 5. An amicable adjustment of the factional situation in Ohio, with a probability that Senator Foraker will have no opposition as a candidate for the United States senate.
 It will involve the withdrawal from the presidential contest of three active candidates, and perhaps four.
 The arrangement is being effected by leaders in the senate, headed by Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, who is conceded to be one of the most as- ute politicians in cogress.
 The whole matter has grown out of great fear" on the part of those who are in intimate touch with the interests" of the country that, un- less something drastic is done, and done quickly, President Roosevelt will be nominated at Chicago to suc- ceed himself.
 The so-called allies" that is, the men who are candidates for the re- publican nomination in opposition to Secretary Taft, are a unit only on one thing. That is they, with a sin gle exception (Senator Knox), would prefer Taft to Roosevelt. It finally has dawned on them that they are not in the race, so far as a likelihood of success is concerned. They agree that the probability is that the nom- ination will go either to Taft or to the president.
 Convinced of this, they have been amenable to the reasoning of Sen- ator Aldrich. He has about per suaded them that the only thing to do in the circumstances is to unite on Taft and thereby make the nom- ination of Roosevelt impossible. Of course some hitches in scheme like this are likely to occur, and the pro- motors of the plan entertain some apprehension that the delegates to the Chicago convention may jump the traces and do as they please; but the argument is that with practical ly all of the 'allies" for Taft, the probability of revolution in the con- vention will be reduced to a mini- mum.
 The suggestion has been made that Senator Foraker. by obtaining a proxy as a delegate to the conven- tion, might place Secretary Taft in nomination but it seems scarcely within the probabilities that that ar engagement can be effected.
 Politics is fairly popping in Wash ington these days and important developments in the most acute po- litical situation in many years are likely to occur at any moment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
LEAVING EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Two More Oergymen Join Move
 ment to Catholicism.

Philadelphia. May S.-Two more Episcopal clergymen quit the church to join the movement toward Roman Catholicism of which the Rev Dr McGarvey of this city is the head. The Rev Albert s. Cooper. who for years has been a mission ary in China, has severed his con nection with the board of missions. giving as his reason the unsettled conditions of the Episcopal church, e and the 'impossibility of teaching it's doctrines" Friends in this city sas he has sailed for America to join pr McGarvey. The Rev Edgar A. Cow an has also quit the Episcopal church with eight other Episcopal ministers of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
MURRAY WINS SUIT
He Gels a Verdict of s37,s0o Against the London
 Times.

London, May 8.-John Murray, the publisher, has obtained verdict of $37,500 damages against the London Times because the Times accused the publishing firm of extortion in sell ing the letters of the late Queen Vic toria at high price, This case has been an incident in the war between the Times and the book publishers of London which began when the Times inaugurated book club scheme in connection with subscriptions to the paper and it has attracted much at- tention in London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
Can't PTck Winner.

New Haven. May S.-The Yale Princeton dual games which take place here tomorrow are expected at Yale to prove one Of the closest track contests whEch have been seen at Yale field for some time. An su- thoritative fOreezs; al fhe university today gives each team sa equal number of points. s. The forecast says It is practically impossible to pick the wiznsr vita any degree of accuracy. Prinestonis weakness ia the aeId events ls offset br ertrz- ordinary strength fa the distance runs. and fn many ersnts any one of several me1 may take a Erzl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
I'VE FURNISH THE PRETTIEsT
 HOMES."

It's a common remark to hear made about the homes that were furnished from the Hampson-Sel- lew store:
 What prettily furnished home"
 Our customers are our best ad- vertisers. People who trade with us are enthusiastic in recommending their friends to go to the Hampson- Sellew store.
 It's because we have such a good reputation amongst the people who trade with us that makes us strive to give the best values-to buy the most reliable furniture and to give the best service possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
Two More. Skeletons.

La Porte, Ind, May S.-The skele- tons of two more bodies were un- earthed at the Guinness farm to-day in grave near the spot where three of the four bodies were exhumed Wednesday. The first to be turned up is that undoubtedly of grown male. The second is that of wo- man. It is confidently believed that more bodies will be found to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
PAYNE WHITNEY ARRAIGNED.
Valves Examination in Brooklyn on
 Charge of Auto Speeding.

New York, May S.-Payne Whit ney, who was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for unning his automobile at a thirty mile an hour clip on Kings highway while on his way to Sheepshead Bay stables, appeared yesterday morning before Magistrate Steers in the Flatbush court and waiving examination was held in $150 bail for the court of special sessions.
 Before leaving the court he thanked the bicycle policemen who nabbed him for their courtesy in per hitting him to take his wife to the stables before escorting him to the police station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
ALFONSO PARDoSs ANARCHISTS.
Who Sought His Life-Commemo
 rates His sOn's Birthday.

Madrid. May s.--In commemora- ton of the birthday of his son. the prince of the Asturfas. who vas born May 10. 1907. King Alfonso has pardoned three of the anarchists who were imprisoned for their part in the attemp: made to assassinate him and Queen Victoria on their wedding day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
WAS SHOOTING GROWS.
Father Left Gun Which Fell and
 Shot Hit His Son,

Winsted. May S.-Ktnneth Mattoon, three years of age, was brought to the hospital today with two shots in his body The wounds were accident al. The boys father was out shoot ing crows and he left the gun rest ing against tree. The gun was knocked down and discharged and the shots entered the boys body. l. is not believed the wounds are fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
GARIBALDrs SON sExrExcED.
He InSuItcd an Omcer-wIIIing ts
 Co to Jail.

Rome. May s-Garihsldrs second son. Ricciotti. has been sentenced t1 three months Imprisonment and to par a ane Of sso for insulting a eaFbinesr o5cer in sardf7iz.
 He determined to serve the srr- teroe. Nhith. however. is not Hksis to ha carried out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
Ernn. rnahIr to Atrend.

San Francisco. May S.--AdmIral Evans was not we'll enough to-day to go on board the Connecticut to participate in the review of the fleet by Secretary Metealf. The admiral will probably leave for the east to- morrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

Ai-AiN auu SAAAihaAs lFtcl 70 NFiEk winds. mostly easterly to southerIy.
 Rain has fallen during the past 2l hours in the northern sections east of the Mississippi river. It was very heavy in the eastern portion of Now York and the southern portion of Now England where from to { inches fell The storm was severe along the north Atlantic coast.
 The pressure continues low in tho lake region and New England snf conditions are favorable for eiosId- and unsettled weather with Hrlf. local showers. f0lIou-el on Saturday bv clearing and fair on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
GAS STOVE EXPLODED.
Five Persons Were Killed at St
 JOhnsbury.

St Johnsbury, Vt, May S.-Mrs John Wilson, her two small children and her sister lost their lives to-day as the result of an explosion of gas stove in their home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: rain to night and Saturday. fresh Co hrirI winds. mostly easterly to southerIy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08

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Arizona republican., 1908-07-24
NOTICE TO RANcHERs.

Those who have barley to sell see
me at the Ford hotel Friday and Sat
urday and get my prices.
j. w. WELSHONS.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-24

NOR which spelled success to the
Raymond Stock company, so long as
they continue to do as creditably as
they have done heretofore.
The specialties as usual We're good
and Miss Thornton made a hit with
her yodel song. \
A notable feature of the Raymond
plays is the character of the au-
offences. With each succeeding per-
Torrance there is an increasing num-
Der present of that class of play
fgoers who seldom find entertainment
in cheap summer theaters, preferring
their books or other diversions. But
the Raymonds are furnishing enter
tainments that appeal to all classes
whose patronage is desirable.
Another improvement noticed last
night was the drop curtain. 1t was
the same old rag but was transformed
by the scene painter to the likeness
of a curtain which will shortly be
further improved by picture Of Mt.
Shasta and a snow bank. And if the
present patronage of the house con-
tinues, the park will soon have new
building with a real curtain.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-24
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, July 23.-For Arizona
Fair in the south; showers in the
northern portion Friday and Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-24
MAN FROM MEXICO
WAS WELL RECEIVED
When Introduced by the Raymond
Players He Found Local Favor at
Once.

Get that step" to Eastlake park
Only those present at the Raymond
|company's production of 1.-The Man
From Mexico" last night can appre-
ciate the significance of this. If you
wish to be lin" go out to Eastlake
park tonight and find out for your
self.
A crowded house was on hand to
greet the initial performance of Man
ager Whitaker's company in THE
Man From Mexico" The plot is a
typical one peculiar to most modern
farces An erring husband, jealous
wife, together with a series of most
hilarious circumstances furnish an
endless chain of laughs and amusing
situations.
Mr. Raymond Whitaker as the hus-
band and Miss Margaret Pitt as the
wife scored the successes of the even
ing. The acting of the entire com
pany, especially that of Mr.. Richard
Mcdowell as Cook, an officer of the
law" was decidedly commendable,
and the audience departed in a hu-
Arizona republican., 1908-07-24
THE TER-CtNIENNIAL
OF CHAMPLAIN'S CITY
The Spectacular Celebration of the
Founding of Quebec.

Quebec, July 23.-Prince of Wales
was the central figure today in the
magnificent spectacle reproducing
Quebec's historic past and ushering in
the 300th anniversary of the founding
Of the city by Champlain. Aside from
the spectacular features of the event,
1t was the occasion for a notable ex-
change of addresses between Vice
President Fairbanks and the Prince of
Wales, in which each spoke of the ex-
listing relations between the United
States and Great Britain and the
prince delivered a message of good
viii to the American government.
The enormous crowd filled the
Place Des Armes, fronting on the
Champlain monument, where the exer-
cises were held. Here the prince re-
ceived the addresses of the American
and French representatives, and the
mayor of Quebec, and finally of Cham
plain himself. reproduced as in the
days of old, coming from a mimic re-
production of the original ship Don
De Dieu, with some 5000 followers rep
resenting every phase of old France in
Canada.