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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
GIRL CASHIER AN HEIR
Time to Say How She'll Spend It
 When the Money Comes.

Washington, August 24. Miss Elosia E. Singleton, cashier in a res taurant on Pennsylvania avenue, has received word that she is one of the heirs of Joseph Ball, a Revolutionary soldier, whose estate is said to have accumulated until it amounts to $50,000,000. Miss Singleton has a letter from a brother in St Marys, Va., stating he and she are among the heirs, their reat-grandmother having been sister of the old sol- dier. When Joseph Ball died his es- tate was not divided
 This seems altogether too good to be true, of course" said Miss Single ton. Tn fact, I do not even know my great-grandmother name. What would I do with few million dol lars? We'll, it will be time enough to talk about that when I find some evidence that the money is coming my way"
 The Ball estate is said to comprise now s1,S50,000 in cash, and some 5,250 acres of land, containing iron, in Meadville, Pa.,. and other towns in Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas, Kentucky and Virginia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
HUSBAND DROWNED
Wife, a Bride of Four Weeks Panied al SiQhi-Aitewpt.
 cd 10 Save Him.

Scituate, R. l., Aug 24.-In sight of his bride of four weeks, who was powerless to aid him, John Colon was drowned in Spencer's mill pond. third village, yesterday. Mrs Colon was within 70 feet of her husbanc when he sank and the only boat in the pond was floating bottom up- ward, 30 feet off shore. Colon, who was 2S years of age, with a com panion named William Read, went fishing, in leaky boat which was capsized when Colon moved for ward to get the bailing dipper. Read was able to swim to shore but Colon who could not swim sank.
 La the meantime Mrs Colon had waded waist deep into the water but was powerless to aid her husband. After he sank from sight she faint ed.
 Colon was superintendent of Irv- ing Spencer's. farm and had lived here about two years. He formerly lived in Montreal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
A BIG DISPLAY
About 15.0OO Men in Review al SytDey To.Day-N Wore Than
 100000 Spectators
AMERICANS CHEERED

Sydney, N. S. w., Aug 24.-There was a grand review at noon to-day in Centennial park in which 600 men of the royal navy, 5000 men of the American fleet, 1000 of the naval and military forces of New South Wales and 4,00O cadets took part. It was the largest ceremonial parac~ eevr witnessed in Sydney. The vast natural ampitheatre was filled with over 100000 spectators, including Lord Northcote, governor-general of Australia; Admiral Sperry and a number of other American officers.
 The men from the American fleet were given an ovation as they marched past. At the conclusion of the parade they were entertained at luncheon, after which they took street cars to Fort Macquarie and re- tmbarked.
 The forces of the commonwealth after the review marched through the streets of the city. Commenting on the review Admiral Sperry said it had brought together the finest body of volunteer troops he had ever seen. The governor-general and Lady Northcote gave a ball at Gov ernment house this evening to a dis tinguished company. The city to- night again was illuminated as it L,3 been ever since the arrival of the visitors.
 There was a base ball match to- day between an Australian nine and a nine from the fleet in which the visitors were victorious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
ALLIED BY SON-IN-LAW.
Quarrel Over Family Matters-Self
 Defense Alleged.

Dover, N. H., Aug 24.-Walter s. Sterling, one of the oldest and best known members of the local police department, was shot and instantly killed yesterday in his home, 133 Portland street, by his son-in-law ex-Councilman J. Edward Dame. Dame, after acknowledging the shooting, which he says was done in self-defense, surrendered his re- yolver to the police and was locked up.
 According to Dame's story, he was awakened yesterday morning by Sterling, who was mailing up some clothes closets in the upper part of the house. Dame got out of bed and, going up stairs, objected to the closing up of the doors as he had some clothes in the closets. He says Sterling turned upon him and, with an oath, shouted: ''I will kill you, coming toward him with a broom in his hands.
 Dame drew a revolver and fired a shot toward the ceiling to frighten Sterling, but as the latter continued to advance in a threatening manner Dame fired a second shot which en- tered Sterling's left breast, penetrat- ing the heart and causing instant death. Dame then summoned a phy- sician and the police.
 Sterling was about 65 years of age and had been connected with the Dover police department nineteen years. Dame, who is about 35 years oId, is a machinist. He has served as special policeman and is a mem Der of the fire department. He was a member of the city council in 1905 and 1906.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
WAS APOPLEXY.
Horace B. Perry Stricken and Lay
 Hours Unattended.

New Haven, Aug 24.-The identi- ty of the man who was found lying unconscious on the long pier at Savln Rock Thursday night and who was later removed. to the town hall. by people who thought he was intoxi- cated, was just learned to-day. He is Horace B. Perry, retired mer- chant of this city, and it was further stated that instead of suffering from |intoxication, Mir Perry had been seized with an apopletic shock. It seems that MT Perry had been over No Lighthouse Point and decided to eross over to Sayin Rock in the ylaunch. When about half way over he was seized with the shock, but the people mistaking his case left him on the pier where he laid for nearly two hours before any one tried to help him. He was taken to the town hall in an auto and there it was soon discovered that the man was sick. Dr Kowleski was called and he ordered the man removed to his home in a cab. MT Perry formerly kept a carpet store in Chapel street and now lives at 143 Whalley ave nue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
GIRLS HELD PRISONERS
Two Youngsters Locked in at. Water
 CompanY's Building.

New Haven. August 24.-Two lit- tie girls, while playing in front of the water company's building on Crown street last evening, were unexpected ly made prisoners inside the iron railing at the office entrance, when the lock snapped on them. One of the prisoners was pretty well scared, but her companion did not seem to mind the predieament, and she tried to cheer up her youthful friend. Both were finally released through the kindness of man passing by, who summoned the watchman from up- stairs.
 Some one, Tn. leaving the building had failed to snap the lock on the outer door, and one of the children unwittingly did so on going inside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
NOTES ARE MISSING
Valuable Papers 10 inc Value Of S45. .00O Suddenly Disap.
 pear From Safe.

Boston, Aug 24.-A theft of prom issory notes to the face value of near ly s45,000 from the office of Wal stein R. Chester at IT Doane street became known to-day The papers disappeared on Wednesday last and the investigation which has been i'll progress since that time by Mir Ches- ter and by the police thus far has failed to result in any clue as iS what has become of them The notes were deposited in the safe in MT Chester's office last Wednesday morning by Miss Ethel Eastman, cashier for Mir Chester, and when Miss Eastman went to the safe late in the afternoon she found that the pocketbook containing the notes was gone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
LEpER IN WASHINGTON
Isolated in a Tent in Outskirts. of
 City.

Washington, August 24.-John R. Early, a leper, Is held prisoner in a tent at an isolated spot in the out skirts of this city. Early arrived in Washington ten days ago and was discovered to be suffering from the disease while living at a Salvation Army lodging house on Friday.
 The health department has written to the authorities of North Carolina for permission to remove the leper to Lynn, N. C., his home. If this Is re- fused he probably will be sent to the leper colony in Louisiana. Early has . wife and child and a mother, two sisters and a brother living in Lynn, N. C., from where he came to Wash ington to attend to his pension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Easy Way to Bs Generous.

In church of a New England vil- lage was an old man who had all the Christian graces save one, and that was the grace of liherality. He would do anything in the world for the cause of religion but give up his money. At the close of the financial year 1S60 the church found itself SiO0 In debt A church meeting was called. and it wes voted to circulate a subscription paper on the spot and endeavor to thus ralse the sum needed ~Thls was done. and the old gentleman did not put his name on the paper. The result was rather disheartenIng, S200 only having been pledged Silence reImed for a moment. when one of the most gen erOus men in the church moved that eve double our subscriptions In- stantly the old gentleman was on kis feet and with extraordinary fervoF cried. T second the notion
 He evidently felt that be was thus coing his part in hasteniag q most de sIrable result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
A Famous Poison Mystery.

England had a famous poison myg. iery in the last century. Two mem. bers of great club in Manchester, both men of position and keen poItti cians, each received, apparently as a New Years gift. small boxes contain. ing few cigars of the very highest quality apparently. Both were taken fearfully i'll after smoking, and one of them subsequently, died. The cigars were found to be loaded with poison, and it was said that the man who recovered only did so because he used a cigar holder. The facts were. at first hushed up, because, as was said, the suspected sender. whose motive was revenge on account of lady. was a man of wealth and power. But this subject. xas cleared, and the mystery was deepened by the following cir. cumstances: A rich Manchester mer. chant. travelling one day in a railway car about the time of the incident re lated, got into conversation with ! most agreeably and highly cultivated stranger. who finally offered his cigar case. The Manchester man was found at Leeds almost unconscious and the only occupant of the carriage He grasped in enc of his convulsed hands the cigar he had been smoking. and aft. CT analysis showed It to be identical with the others. He recovered. but the stranger was never discovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
PEACH STONE IN THROAT.
Specialist Had to Cut the Pit Out to
 Save Farmers Life.

New York, Aug 24.-Jay Celley' 50. farmer of Northport, l.. l., while eating peach Saturday after noon, accidentally swallowed the stone. It lodged in his aesophagus and for a time Celley was in danger of strangling.
 The farmer was removed to the Nassau hospital, at Mineola, l.. l., and Dr John Hartwell, throat spe- cialist of No 50 East Fifty-third street, New York, was summoned over the long distance telephone. He arrived at the hospital at II o'clock Saturday night A hour later he operated on Celley, making an incis- ion through the aesophagus and ex- tracting the peach stone, which was an unusually large one. Celley will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
CITY NEWS.

Miss Margaret Horan of Baldwin street is spending a two weeks vaca- tion at Savin Rock.
 Gilbert Young. one of the Bucks Hill typhoid fever patients. died at the Waterbury hospital yesterday.
 The Waterbury baseball team is in Meriden this afternoon. and if the weather permits and no extra inn ings are required a double header will be played.
 Henry Galway was arrested this afteruoor hy Detective ksnnaugh on a warrant charging him with the theft of a pair Of trousers from John Clancy of Franklin street
 Attorney John O'Neill-s brother. Edward O'NeiII. is very sick at his home in Bridgeport and is hardly expected to recover. He ran the first locomotive that was run over the Naugstuck division Of the New Haven Railroad company and for the rast s5 years has been engineer in the big plant of the Eaton. Burn ham & Cole company. Bridgeport
 The candidates for the fire depart ment were put through another drill al City hall this afternoon. Chief SnaEE had charge of the drill. which consisted mainly of ladder sealing It vas planned 10 have the candidates do some jumping into the net later this afternoon. The big ladder of No l vas sent high in the air. straight up. and the candidates were compelled to 70 up this Upon reaching the top theg took a firm hold while the ladder vas sent tackwzrd and forward It made some Of the men shiver. There were several abssnsees to-day and the list Of s2 has dwindled to about hzif tat number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
A WAR TRAGEDY.
Pathetic Incident at the Siege of Port Hudson.

Pathetic Incident at the Siege of Port
 Hudson.
 At the siege at Port Hudson, La, there was one gun commanded by AL phonso Dubreuil. He was a young sugar planter who had opposed seces- sion, but maintained that If Louisiana seeded he would go with his state. Dr. Chatrand, his neighbor, was vio. lent secessionist, and Dubreuil and the doctors daughter Amelia were lovers. Louisiana seeded. Alphonso raised a company and proved so brave Con federate that the doctor, who had op- posed h.s daughters naafriagc, readily consented. and the pair were married.
 His bride was accorded special per mission to go into the bomb proofs of the fort, where in comparative safety she could be near her husband. There she saw him operating his enormous gun, but her heart was torn with fear for his safety. Suddenly she became excited by the noise of firing and. rush ing out from her place of safety, was struck by piece of shell and fell back lifeless. Dubreuil ran to her side. saw death in her face and went back brave ly to his gun.
 The next morning was beautiful, and the sun shone gloriously. There was cessation of hostilities that the dead might be buried. Thus engaged, a re- quest came from the enemy to allow the body of a young lady to pass through our lines. It was granted The little cortege came. preceded by a military band playing a mournful dirge. and halted at the outpost. The old musket box used as bier was ac- companied by two ladies and several officers. One of the latter. handsome young fellow with long hair. walked calmly and slowly, but his face be- trayed the greatest grief. A detail of Confederate privates acted as pallbear- CTS. Our men uncovered their heads.
 All were blindfolded and led through our lines to the steamboat. They bade q last adieu to the dead bride and re- turned blindfolded. @
 It was the saddest sight ever saw.- c. \. Sarssy in Spare Moments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Ths Tactful Doctor.

A physician in . sman ;S%n in north ern Michigan got himself into seri- ous predlcament by his inability to re- member names and people. One day while making out q patients receipt ais visitors name escaped him. Not wishing to appear so forgetful and thinking to get ciew. he asked her whether she spelled her name with an e" or ''i." The lady smilingly replied. why. doctor. my name is Hili"-Suc- ,sss Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
ASLEEP UNDER WATER.
One of the Funny Incidents Possible
 ln Divers Life.


 As showing how much at home q man may be today under water I may relate an amusing story. Some months ago while great b1ttleship was at Malta one of the seamen divers went down to clear her propeller from some fotsam that had become entangled. and he failed to come up. It ehanced that the fest of the batileshlp's divers were ashore, and grave concern was felt on the ironclad for the missing worker. Signals by telephone and life line were sent below without avail In the launch above the throb-throb of the air pumps cylinders went on. but the attendants looked at one another In dlsmay. fearing some strange trag- edy deep down In those heaving green seas.
 The worst was feared when some big brushes and other tools came float ing to the surface. and thereupon the navigating lieutenant sent ashore an urgent message for one of the other divers. The man can,e on bo2Tsl. dressed immediately and went below, only to come up fEll of iadigz7iion
 Why. that fellows beca asleep al this timer he said wraihfuily. It was true. Tke man had just had his lunch. aad. finding the work much less serious tha1 he had thought. he finished t in a few minutes and thea sat comfort ably Oa one of the giant blades of the baffleship p7upeller sni went to sleep with inquisiiive fshes swa-niag srcznd kizn. attracted by the darling sesrhiisht ca hlS b-e1sf- The o1ccrs ve-e 50 sEssed at the occu-1c1ce that 70 puzishzezt was indicted o1 file lazy ona-St Niehol1x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Shot to Save His Life.

Dover. x. H., Aug 24.-J. Ed.
 ward Dane, who shot and killed his step father-in-law, Walter c. Sterl. ing. one of the local police force yesterday, pleaded not guilty in the police court to-day to a charge of murder. The case was continued un- til September ,, Dame being sent back to jail. The accused man per sisted in his statements yesterday that he was obliged to shoot Sterl- ing in order to protect his own life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
GONE TO HAWAII
Rear Admiral SWjnburDe With lbe West Virginia Leading
 10 Make Long Trip.

San Francisco, August 24.-Head- ed by the West Virginia flying the flag of Commander-in-Chief Rear Admiral Swinburne, seven cruisers
 of the Pacific fleet and seven destroy CTS sailed from here to-day on a cruise to Hawaii and Samoa. They are scheduled to arrive there Septem- her 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Fitzgerald Out On Bail.

Chicago. August 24.-George w. who was arrested yester- day on the chareg of stealing s173,- 900 from the sub-treasury, was ad- mitted to bail to-day. The examina- tion was adjourned until August 2l
 to give the states attorney time to collect evidence. Fitzgerald said after his release. "I have not one nickel that does not belong to me. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
New Steamship Record.

Plymouth. Aug 24.-The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Will helm II, has established a new rec ord in time elapsed and average speed over the leng course. 3,0S0 miles. from Sandy Hook to Ply mouth. Her tir,? was , days, 9 hours and 55 minutes and the aver age speed 23.71 knots an hour. The best days run was 556 knots, which she accomplished two days in sue, Cession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Shot HimsfIf in Jaw.

New Haven, Aug 24.-A 17-year- old youth. whose name is given as Pasuuale Frank, is in the hospital as the result of a bullet wound in the jaw. IL is said that he locked himself iu his room and shot him. self The bullet has not been To- cated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Bryan Will Not Talk.

Chicago. Aug 24.-William J.. Bryan to-day cancelled his engage ment to speak at the state fair at Syracuse. New York, on September IS, for the reason as he stated, that the fair managers wished to charge admission. NIT Bryan had stipulat- ed that no admission fee be charged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
2 onon Rnildinrs Burned.

Constantinople. Aug 24.-The hsi which broke out in the Stamboul quarters of Constantinople yesterday afternoon was extinguished at mid night. The houses in the quartz were mostly built of wood and proved easy prey for the flames carried by the high wind. It is estimated that more than 1000 buildings were de- atroved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Factories Burned.

Belleville, III. Aug 24.-The fac tory of the Jordan Shoe Co and the adjoining eleavtor of the Grown Milling Co were burned last night. The loss to the shoe company will exceed s120,000. partly insured. The Grown Milling Co.'S loss is s2S,0O0, with S25,000 insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
II,r Thinl Conf.rncr.

Boston. Aug 24.-The third of the big district conferences which are a feature of the management of the republican national campaign. is being held hers to-day. All the ua- tionai committees of New England are present. with many speakers il. Attendance as yell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
Are Good sportsmen.

New York. Aug 24.-Sir Thomas Lipton to-day sent s500 to the fund for the welcoming home of the American team of Olympia athletes In his cablegram he said. Better sportsmen never crossed the ocean. Sorry I cannot be with you. but you can put me down for $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
nrnunrh While Raining

wIIIimantic. Auz 24.-An uH- knoxn Italian vss drowned while bathing in the WIIIlmantic river tn the town of Mansfield to-day. H. vas 11 rezTs of age sad came here from New York Last night to woTK on the trolley road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
\ New Worlds Record.

Salt Lake City. Aug 24.-A. J. Clarke rode a half mile unpaced in a bicycle race against time at the Salt Air track last night and finished in 50 2-5, which is a ne wworld's record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
rrn t,nmr. nt Pitt.l.urr.

New York is playing tvo games at Piftson-g to-day. ln tie frs game the batteFg for New Vera vas viItse and Bresnahzn- for Piffs5urx Willis and GIbzoz- Score zt the cad of the ninfh inning. { to i iS favor of New Tork-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24

A through of 10 wpressure extend inx from Texas northesstward to Vir- rfnia is producing considerable cIoudy weather with local showers iH inc southern sections and along the Atlantic coast as far north as Norfolk Va
 An area Of high pressure over the Lake region is producing cool. pleas ant weather iu fhs northern se-tsozs
 Cozditiczs favor for this vicinity psrtfF eloady weather and sossi6ly lIrhs rain tonight Tuesday fair ans not nnch czanss Ia tsurersturs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: fair to- night and Tuesday. light variable winds
New-York tribune., 1908-11-01

dressed to her: as if almost Smith had struck her
Mr.. Valentine. she said, come back to TINS Key
and send that nessage! ,
copy, ., -ono .e,+ st.r dictate 70 Won "
she commanded: SIR EVELYN CITATION, George
town We are detained on Horse Island by force
Please send relief at once.
Valentine said Smith, g. if YOU touch that key
or make a move to touch it. viii throw you out OF
the window!
Of i+-had been like that of most well brought up
American girls, executed in what sculptor would
call low relief" She had never had violent eN-
r,erienCe of any sort before She had never DetsIl
II,,,r7ished at least within her memory She could
hardly remember ever having received categorical
command or an unquallted prohlhlt0n. [1er
mothers low voiced suggestion that IL "ould Det
+- 10 do or not do this or that had been ABOUT t
IL, ,,re-iance of anOther's VIII conflicting with heT
own that she had ever had Since her nothef
death her own sense Of what nice girl might DO ana
what she might not the only restraint she Liu
known. c.-t, o+
command in direct conflict 18th her own, and the
threat of crude physical violence that followed IT,
affected her as a cut with heavy qlTt would de0U
q thoroughbred.
TOR . moment after Smith uttered the words sne
Il stood quite still trembling u1lcoIIroiid.lS
Then all at once a thought eaped INTO her ] 1llld'
She v-hirled around pulled open the drawer
e,a+ched out the revolver she had discovered tHeIe
few minutes earlier, and presented 1t StralSht at
Smith. AZ, ..,d
The weapon was loaded, and it was OF heavy
enough caliber at that distance to nave SJoFPeu
grizzly bear but its only effect on oI4lIit "1a ~
cause the anger to die of his eyes, ana IdlIt Dt
rather sad and sympathetic smile to come ABOUT
/ am sorry. he said simply
Quietly without haste, yet without hesItaIiohi He