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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
RUSSIAN FEUD ENDS
 IN SHOOTING HERE.
Victim Called a Spy h Cars
 Employ.

Pittsburg, Aug. 15.-A feud originat- ing in one of the secret societies of Russia, which was transferred to New York, Philadelphia and this city sn turn, eliminated here when Morris Horvitz, thirty-five years old, while walking along Center avenue was shot by Max Scholnick, twenty-six years old.
 Scholnick was arrested by Detective Homer Crooks, who witnessed the shooting from street car, as Schol- nick was walking away, carrying the smoking revolver in his hand.
 Scholnick told the officers that Hor- vitz was chosen by lot by the secret society to kill a certain army officer, but failed to do so, and at the next meeting of the society Scholnick de- nounced him as a coward and moved for his expulsion. which was done. Horvitz then exposed the society and its objects to the officials, according to Scholnick, and with the aid of Cos sack officers forced Scholnick to flee the country, leaving behind his wife and children.
 Scholnick came to New York, but about the time he was preparing to send for his family he says he learned that Horvitz had followed him, and he was obliged to leave that city. He had a similar experience in Philadel phia and then came to Pittsburg where he was unmolested for several months. Then Horvitz appeared here and Scholnitz reported the matter tc the police. Nothing was done in the matter, and Scholnick says, the police allege, that he then bought gun and decided to take the matter in his owr hands.
 Horvitz's wound is not thought to bt dangerous, although the bullet struck his head. He denies all of Schol i hicks story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
JAILER LOCKED UP
 IN HIS OWN CELLS.
He Is Charged With Aiding
 Prisoner to Escape.

Wheeling. W. Va. Aug. 15.-Deputy Sheriff Curtiss Rice at the county jail in this city arrested Jailer William McGannon, charging him with con spring and aiding in the escape of prisoner.
 McGannon in default of bail was committed to the jail over which he has presided. It is expected that he will be able to furnish bail.
 The arrest of the jailer followed a confession made to Prosecuting At torney Schuck by an alleged accom- plice of McGannon's. William Pickett.
 Pickett in September, 1907, was n prisoner. McGannon, he says in his confession, handed him the jail keys and told him to release Ross Murphy, who was in jail pending transportation to the state penitentiary to serve a years term. Pickett declares that he did as directed. McGannon declined to make statement. -.....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Th. Too Faithful poa.

A party of young Australians want ing a fish dinner filled bottle with dynamite. attached a waterproof fuse and flung 1t Into a pool in a creek One of them hsd a retriever who had been taught to retrieve anything flung into the water. and the bottle had hardly touched the surface before Watch was after it. They yelled at him to leave 1t alone, but be paid no attention and soon was swimming shoreward with the hzzing bomb In his mouth. The young men ran for their lives, and the poor beast. think ing it all a great joke. came galloping after. He was within twenty yards of the hindmost when there was a stunning crash. Two of the men were thrown down. though. fortunately. not badly hurt But O. the unfortunate dog hardly trace was left-Frys Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Where the Funds Went.

As an instance of the happy go lucky character of the early darky the following extract from the Albany CN. Y.) city records may prove inter. esting:
 Tn 1926 the trustees of the African Baptist church applied to the common council for permission to circulate a public subscription paper in aid of the funds of the church. It was moved to lay the petition on the table, pending investigation. for the reason that the principal psrt of the funds secured by a previous subscription for the Afri- can church had been used by the trustees in treating themselves to hot suppers." /
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
GRATING.
A Lesson In Horticulture With One
 Serious Omission.

A Lesson In Horticulture With One
 Serious Omission.
 My neighbor Brown came to the gar den fence and said:
 How do you do your grafting"
 My grafting?" said I. :.
 "Yes-grafting apple trees. I want to try it myself" .N-.
 "ohw exclaimed. "Yes, yes! We'll, in the first place, begin by lying that is, lie in bed to think the whole thing out in every detail. watch my opportunity, and on the first fine day l steal few hours from my business. Then I borrow a saw-a steel one and with 1t I rob the tree upon which I want to graft of some of its larger branches. This I try to do in such a way that the loss of the branches will not be noticed. These limbs should not be left lying-that is, lying on the ground. They are unsightly and may attract the attention of passersby. They should be hustled behind the lat ticework screen at. once. So far so good. Now, let me see-oh, yes! rob another tree of few twigs hav- ing buds on them and insert them in the ends of the sawed branches on the tree. Then l take some beeswax and tallow and melt them together. This must be thoroughly mixed. Work it for all you're worth to make it pliable. Finally with this I try to hide all ap- pearance of the graft, from sunlight and air, and there you are-the job is done" ...-"..
 q see;;" said Brown, ''and I think I'm foxy enough to do the trick the first time trying. Many thanks" l Shortly after I heard Brown telling his wife how I explained the process. This is the way he had 1t:
 First" he says, you must be a i good liar; then you watch your chance and steal half day from the com pany's time: then you steal a saw; l then you defraud the tree of some branches, which you must hide, so mo- body will get on; then you rob some body's tree of twigs, put them ia the ends of the branches and cover your tracks with beeswax and tallow." | Said Browns wife: T don't think that man can be trusted. He has two kinds of grafting mixed, and, besides. he didn't tell you where to steal the apple trees."-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
The Ward HOoreS

Old fashioned etymologists used to say that the word ogre" commemorat- cd the sufrerings of Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries at the hands of the ravaglng "oigours," or Huns.
 This derivation, however. is now aban- doned. ogre" which reached the French language by way of Italian and Spanish. is really orcus. the Latin hell, afterward the god of the underworld. h Romanesque folklore this god be- came a shaggy, black, man devouring monster. with a particular taste for lost babes in the wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
suieid. Damaged Hotel; Estst. Pay.

San Francisco, Aug. l5.-A judgment rendered in the matter of the estate of NJ. \. Nelson brought to light one of the most peculiar claims ever al- lowed in a probate department of this city. Nelson committed suicide last June in a hotel conducted by J. J. Donovan. When Nelson's estate was brought into the probate court Dono- van presented a claim containing the following items: Damage to carpet by blood and brains. SIS: damage to wall by bullet and brains. S: for removing contents from room and some clean ing. g.: total. S25. The claim was al- lowed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
nar.ar., a;II..

Who. having obtained an honest bfli for the medicine. win wish to have particulars Of the doctors profession al serricesT' Imagine bill made up with such nIcety as this: To count ing pulse. sixpence: to viewing tongue. threepence: to asking four questions (three irrelevantl. fourpence: to telling patients % say -ninety-nIne. eight pence: to medicine. Is Cd: to bottle. twopenre: to label. l penny; total & ed---YOrkshire Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Call For Democratic Clubs.

Chicago. Aug. 15.-A call for the or ganization of Democratic clubs in ev- cry voting precinct in the United States to aid in Mir. Bryan's campaign was issued by the Democratic national committee. MT. Bryan. it is said, in- formed Chairman Mack and other members of the committee that be be- lieved that the Deinocratic cause would derive its greatest impetus from the formation of these clubs throughout the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Bryan and Kern Indor,ed.

New York. Aug. 1j.-In a ten minute session the Democratic state commit tee adopted a resolution indorsing the candidacy of William J. Bryan and John W. Kern and commenting the platform adopted at Denver and voted Co call the Democratic state conven- ton. at which a state ticket will be placed in nomination. to meet at Koch ester at noon on sept. F. Saratoga put in a bid for the convention. but Rochester mustered a majority vote. and the decision was finally made unanimous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
mIrion pslI.r Fir. In svHsIo.

Buffalo. Aug 15.-Fire was discov- cred in the East Buffalo stockyapis of the New York Central railroad early today. The flames spread with great rapsdity through the frame buFldin1s- Three alarms Of fire were turned in. bringing an The principal fire fighting apparatus in the city to the scsns- The loss will probably reach s1.Do0.ooo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
One View of the Kiss.

The olfactory kiss is Mongolian. The nutritive affair is European. The Mo l. golian kiss is with the nose. The l. ropean kiss Is with the mouth.
 The MongoIian kiss indicates t the party sniffed would be an agtte- able prey. The European variety indi- cates that the party embraced would make a delectable meal
 They are but the different forms of the same instinct of preservation-the give and take of wild beasts.-Ex- change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Jersey Official Threatened,

Plainfeld. \. J.. Aug. 15.-Mayor Charles ]. Fish, who as chairman of the state excise commission has con- ducted an active campaign against vio- lators of the excise law. was the re- clpient of a Black Hand letter. The letter. which bore an Elizabeth (N. JJ postmark. threatens Mayor Fish with bodily harm because. it says, he op- presses the poor liquor dealer and pro tects the prosperous liquor dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
The strrinsr.

It was the first time she had ever used a telephone. and the drug clerk detected the fact by the nervous way in which she held the receiver.
 Dear mel" she exclaimed timidly. "why are all those sievelike holes in the mouthpieceT'
 ''They are there for q purpose" re- piled the drug clerk solemnly.
 -what purposeG"
 @why. 90 you can strain your voice.
 And she was 50 embarrassed she forgot the number she was to call up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Live Stock Markets.

CATTLE-supply light. market steady; choice. SsSaas5e: prime t5ssE: veal calves. STa-1
 HOGS-Receipts light. market lower prime heavies ard mediums. e 75as sa heavy Workers. N.75. light Workers t511 18. pigs. 6 51as7 2: roughs. Eas
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light, market slow. prime weshsrs. AEa4s9; eulIs and common. 8zas. lambs. E5oas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Thaw Case Goes Over,

Pittsburg, Aug. l5.-Because no one entered an appearance for Harry K. Thaw when his petition in bankrupt. cy was called before Referee William R. Blair. the fixing of date for the first meeting of creditors was post. poned indefinitely and it is said will not now be considered until his at. torneys or some one else interested makes application to have the time fixed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
N.u, r,,,eh wir,I.,. T.I.obor..

Paris. Aug. 1j. = The Matin an- nounces that three naval officers have constructed a wireless telephone ap- paratus that is far superior to any thing existing The claim is made that they have established eommunica- ton between Paris and Dieppe. a dis tance of I50 kiIometers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
No PoIi,ie, In print.r., Union.

Boston. Aug. 15.-A resolution that the International Typographical union indorse the national Democratic plat form and candidates presented at the convention of the union developed a spirited debate. The resolution was finally withdrawn by request of the nra4sdanf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
pro~ns Trying to Make Dog Swim.

Detroit. Mich. Aug. I5.-H. Coleman Baime of Pittsburg. a siKteen-year-ol6 boy camping at Fighting island. was drowned in the Detroit river. The lad had taken a dog out in q duck boat te make the animal swim to shore. and when the dog jumped overheard the boat capsired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
WARSH|PS OFF
 FOR SYDNEY. -#s
Our Fleet Sails Away From
 New Zealand.
LEAVES HOST OF FRIENDS

Government Officials Lead In Cheers
 For Departing Americans as Vessels Steam Out of Auckland Harbor-Pre-
 mier Ward of Island Colony and
 Admiral Sperry Exchange Messages
 of Good Will = city's Authorities
 Thanked For Attentions Shown to
 Officers and Men.
 Auckland, x. z. Aug. 15.-The Amer ican Atlantic fleet departed today for Sydney. The weather was fine, and large crowds were ashore and afioat to bid farewell to the Americans. Ex- cursion craft loaded to the rails dotted the harbor. ..--
 AS anchors were hoisted and the flagship pointed her nose toward the mouth of the harbor pandemoniuGl reigned. The shore batteries belched forth parting salutes, which were an- swered by the American ships, and the whistles and sirens on the excursion fotilla resounded across the harbor and were re-echoed by the distant hills. The American ships were kept busy dipping their flags in answer to the salutations of the New Zealanders.
 The fleet steamed with precision of alignment out of the harbor, and many of the excursion craft followed it far to sea. .-..
 The sight when the ships left their anchorage was a magnificent one, the 1 flagship Connecticut turning and steaming between the lines of battle ships, which turned in order and fol- , lowed it to sea.
 Premier Cheers Our Ships.
 Sir Joseph Ward, the premier, and large number of officials were aboard a government steamer, and as each battleship passed Sir Joseph led ! the rousing cheers for the Americans. The battleship Kentucky, which was the last of the line, responded Justify with cheers for New Zealand, and the bands on both vessels played the Brit ish and American national anthems and "Auld Lang Syne."
 1 Before the departure of the fleet Rear Admiral Sperry sent a message of thanks to Mayor Myers, thanking him for the lavish hospitality that had been accorded himself and the officers and men of the fleet and congratulat. 1 ing him upon the perfect arrangements for their reception and entertainment Admiral Sperry added that he had nev' CT seen city so prettily decorated as was Auckland.
 Messages of Friendship Exchanged.
 Cordial farewell messages were ex changed between Admiral Sperry commander of the American battle ship fleet, and the New Zealand au thorities. Sir Joseph Ward, the pre- mier, voicing the sentiments of the people of the dominion, said:
 Your all too short visit to New Zea land unquestionably has drawn the peoples of the United States and thi: dominion closer together" The mes sage concludes with the following words in the Maori language: xxi: ora aroha," which means Good lucl and love"
 Admiral Sperry in reply said the re ception accorded the battleship feet a Auckland had been hearty and cor dial beyond his expectations and tha it would unite in closer bonds the tw' white races, whose interests in thu Pacific were identical.
 The much heralded visit of thu American vessels is now a thing O the past, and it is safe to say that th' people of Auckland have enjoyet these seven days with the AmericaI fleet quite as much as have the wis itors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
wrishs ,s Fly Fer prir..

Ee Mans. Aug. I5.-wnbur Wright snn0unces his intention to compete win his present machine for the prize of sJoOoo offered by a I,ondou newspa- per fer sn asroplsne flight from Ion doa ts Manebester after hs co1cl1des hk b1si1ess Ia Frsnca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Chased N.,ro kiJIs 1;-..,.

Media. Pa Aug Is Moses Spence. 6 negro. shot and killed himself at Upper Providence. near here to avoid capture by a posse which was after him for having threatened to kill Miss Margaret Mcclure at Rose Tree. The negro nearly blew of the top of his head win a Shr gun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
vIcarIous UscuIatIon.

He was having some words with her chaperon.
 "I1l-ITI kiss her right under your nose- he said denantly.
 "Oh. well" said that lady, "vica' rfoIs kissing like that I can see no objection to.--Bosto1 Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Tn. w5do~.r.

A widowsr Is like a baby. The first six months be cries a lot. the second six months he begins to sit up and take notice, and he experiences great dif5culty In getting fhro1gh bis seconi year sloue.-New Orleans TImesDeE- nr~wf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Hut M.t LitsraIIx.

.--t fs related of q preacher h a small town vho was to be absent from h.s pulpit q fortnight that be recently an noG1ced after the seruO1-
 ~The preacher fer next Sunday wfIl be Mir. Plank. and the o1e fer the szn- day sftsr yoaT sDd hanging up b. kEsd ths dox a the ofher stcs of the rssr1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
General Markets.

New York Aug. lA BTTTER-Stszdv. extra western cream err. s5c. extra. nearby prints. Zse- EEES-Firm, Psn-sTIvz-sz and other nearby n~sss free cases. He st mark. d8.. current receipts in retITzskse cases. &c ar marx: vestera frsss free cases. ne a, marx western current receipts. fr-s casss Ec al mark
 CHEESE = Steady. New To-k faI creams. rhoscs. IE4c: do. fair to Eood IfszzIzc
 LIVE PorLTRT-Duu. tsris Io-sr: fswzs. Izz1s1sc. cd roos-e-s. ESc-s sp-irs eEz5rEsns IaarsG
 DRESSED POCLTRT-F1-s fresh kfl.- s5 f0wzs. choice. Is-1a1Ac. Co fair ts E7oz- IszEac. cd roos-ers. s-@c. rezrey t-s7@rz 1ss--c= wss-sr- h~-Eers EzlSc- P0TATOES-Stss3T. enoscs psr 5srrsL EEsza. far to Eoo5- p@- ss-rs- H5s E5a
 EInd q parcsaser for znaf yoa have to seH by piae1nz . 25r adE to sz-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
HslIsns Awaits .n Heir.

ApeIdoorn. Aug. 15.-It is announced here that an interesting event is ex Pected in the Dutch royal family Queen wnhelmfna Is now staying al the royal castle. Het Loo. near here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
csn,sl.sian.

Pa boohooed the chastIsed son If I had let Willie SIumords lick me instead of ne lEeEi1g hin. would yua-ve whipped ne just the umeY
 ~Yes. but remember that ia such a cz-e Tou wuaid be Eztfi1x i've lickinz< la pazcs ef ozs--zp6ee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Prrf.ssirnaI p..nirisn.

The actors who s0lemnly advise young men and women to keep of the stage. the lawyers who speak disc0ur- aginziy Of the laws delays. the writ CTS who decry theiE ev1 profession all are wasting their tine aad adding nothing to their own reputstio1S. The ge1erzl creaker is a pessimist and therefore q saisancs-Chicago Trib- nz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
Hf. Ia.a

Tired TatterS-I wishf I had money ennT paient a Ldeo uv mine. Weary waIker-Wot's dc hfee7 Tired Tafters "A noonafic fire fer periics elubss- Chicsgo SewA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15
E,d.a.

Tess = Yes. she said her husband married her for her beauty. What do you think of that? Jes~-well. I think her husband must feel Ike a widower now-Phnadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

Ths millennium wni bs a line wben pecpis csrry o1t t1ei< cod irt<1tio.1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

would yoa es w1Enout wat Tos wxnt vns. . sss ed nixst Esf 1T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15

Government Officials Lead In Cheers For Departing Americans as Vessels Steam Out of Auckland Harbor-Pre- mier Ward of Island Colony and Admiral Sperry Exchange Messages of Good Will = City's Authorities Thanked For Attentions Shown to Officers and Men.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25

Holmes was wearing his uniform anc
had big pistol strapped around hi
waist Judge Jones stopped Mr.
Pierce on this line Of questions, bu
allowed him togo on, when the State
waived all objections. Witness said he
had been examined at the camp BY
Maj. Holmes and told them for the fiji
time the men he recognized
DIR. M, A. Blanton, who examined
Capt Rankin's body on its arrival here,
and Hardy Ligion, the undertaken who
prepared it for burial, were called III
quick succession. DIR. Blanton saie&Aa
noticed a wound on the back ofttfie
head made by a shotgun charge, one in
the right side, one in the left side. I'VE
in the neck and one in the left
He considered the wounds in thel
and left side fatal -
At the conclusion of this evidence
court adjourned for the day ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25

buggy as far as my sister 81 Azs Agnes
Wilson, and then went the oth6f I'art of
the way on horseback
Mr.. Carpenter then told of bis meet7
ing Capt. Rankin and col. Taylor at
the hotel, Of their looking over the land
which he proposed % lease Monday
afternoon, and then Of his leaving The
| two men and returning to his sisters
home
He said he heard the next morning
that both men had been killed, the
news being given to him by Archie
Johnson, boy who was carrying the
message to the nearest telephone. 1t
was confirmed by Miss Sue Brewer, and
then Mr.. Carpenter hurried to the scene
of the crime.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25
SATURDAYS TESTIMONY.

Col. Taylor was called to the stakh
by Gen Caldwell shortly after the ses-
sion opened. He was in the witness,
room, and when he walked out of the
door into the court room proper an air.
hushed expectancy settled over the en- =
tire room. Almost with one accord the
eight defendants lowered their heads and
apparently did not dare look the gallant
old soldier in the eyes
Colonel Taylor's Narrative.
In answer to questions Col. Taylor
said:
My name is R. q. Taylor and | will
be SO years old on my next birthday.
] have lived in Trenton all my life with
the exception of short time | was away
in the army and short time | lived in
5o1sasa t,,as,s, aps sns. :. a7I1 .ns%, l'a%
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25

Ward said he heard three shots fired in
quick succession, and then probably
fifty or seventysfive shots fired in vol
ley. he said Powell came for him in a
is# minutes, aad with Ed. Burchard, Of
lAIaftih Tenn who was guest at the
hotel they went 70 the scene of the
crime.
He was ask n TO identity the rope
found around & i. Rankin's neck, and
did 50 without ssitation. He said it
had been cut by Frank Keith.
The only new feature brought out on
the cross-examinatian by Mr.. Pierce was
a defense of Burt Nd Ransom. Mr..
Ward said he he fishermen using
trammel netpon 3 when he went
+; :,.;: ; ;:..;;: e., s. 3: ::: 81: 4: 4;
splash OF the nV water after the
Nightriders call he hotel, nor did
he hear them any more that night.
The star witness, Ed Powell, was then
introduced to the court. He briefly re-
counted how the Nightriders came to
his house, called to him and told him
they wanted him to go to Wards. The
sensational features of his evidence can
be summed up as follows:
The leader of the gang was, so it
looked to me, the aRcarrying the rope
around his neck. Mter we had gone
about 100 yards from the house, he
stopped the gang and told them how he
wanted the hotel surrounded. They
were to watch both sides and the back
of the house, while the main gang went
to the front.
while they there I saw one of
them trying to letter under the
light of the lsis pave known him
=, n Il ,,o+ oo,,or
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25

Comb and Brush Sc is of
every description, very appro-
pirate for anyone,
rs rs Cents and up
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1908-12-25
Condition of Rankin's Body.

when got there" he said the
body had not been moved. 1t was lay
ing on its back, one foot doubled up
d the left arm stretched out. The
Y6pe was still around the neck and the
end was hanging through the forks Of
the tree. The brains were oozing out
from the shotgun wound in the back of
the head. There were four or 6ye
shots in the neck and 81 Andsm