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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
CITY NEWS.

Patrick Cayanaugh of New York is spending q few days at his home in this city.
 The semi-annual inspection of Companies A and c will he held in the armOry this evening
 The shorthand class of the Cath ollie Womens association will meet this evening in St Patrick's hall.
 Louis Hull. who was shot a couple of weeks ago by Game Warden Nylie, was able to leave the Waterbury hos pital Saturday.
 James II. Macdonald the stale highway commissioner. will speak before the Mems league of the Sec ond Congregational church tonight. The city officials are invited and if the aldermen finish work on the cs- inmates early enough it is likei, they will go and hear him.
 The family of N. H. Latham, liv- ing al 993 North Main street, re ceived word last Friday that one ot the Latham boys. who had just le- turned from the Philippines with his regiment. and who expected to spend Christmas win his relatives here, had died at Mare Island, Cai. The remains will be inferred there for the present and later may be brought on to Waterbury.
 Mrs Deborah Phelan. wife of John F. Phelan of 122 WolcOtt stree, Oiei his afternoon Besides hel hus- band she leaves nine children Will liam. Robert. John. James. ElIZa- beth. Mary. Deborah. Veronica and Phelis: also two brothers, Robert and Iohn O'Rourke The funeral will be held "Wednesday morning with snr- vices at the Sacred Heart church and interment in St Joseph's cemetery
 D. II. Tierney. the well known real estate agent. is first in the field wi,h the 1909 calendar He is giving away a handsome one on which iS the picture of the birthplace ot Iohn Howard Payne, the author of he song which is the embodiment of sympathetic tenderness which ap- )eals more than any other to the ten der spot in the breast of every class md race of people. entitled ''Homp. Sweet Home" and incorporated in his opera "Clari' in 1918.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
MANY MEXICANS
Come 10 This Country 10 Take Advantage of Our High
 Wages.

Washington, Dec 14.-The attrac- tiveness of the higher wage paid to
 labOrers in the United States has resulted in considerable influx of MeXicanS according to special bull lctin issued to-day by the bureau Of
 labor. Only d few years ago 1t is stated these immigrants were seldom
 from the border but now they are working as unskiled laborers and as section hands as far east as Chi CagO and as far north as Iowa. Wy 0mlng and San Francisco They are said to be rapidly displacing Japanese, Greeks and Italians in some occupations. Because of lack Of education and natural initiativity the work of the MeXiCanS, 1t is said, Is confined to the simple forms of unSkllled labor, yet it is pointed out that their immigration is having i'm portant economic efforts, for MeXi co as well as he United States. and is becoming an agency of something approaching social revolution among the Mexican IabOring classes These immigrants. it is stated, are mostly from the peon, and from the labor classes, from re- zion where agriculture and mining are the chief supplements. Work Tor increasing numbers each year, it is stated, has been furnished in the mines. thee Otton fields and ill other employments.
 In most instances, the bulletin adds, these Mexican Iaborers are transionts and returning home car ny back newer and higher stand ard or living. The conclusion is reached that under these circum- stances, Mexican labor immigration IS not likely to have much influence upon the United States. except as ii regulates the labor market in d linn tied number of unskiled occupations and probably within a restricted area.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Another Row at Shelton.

Shelton, Dec l4.-Joseph Earth. 2 foreman in the weaving department of local cotton mill, was S'GDb2d in the face and on the hands this morning at the mill, and tho police are now looking for Joseph /itcllO, in connection with the affair. 1T is alleged that Zitello, who has been employed at the mill as an extra hand. this morning asked for steady employment and he was told by Earth to see the superintendent. As Earth turned to point out the direc- tion to go to the superintendent office, Zitello leaped upon him and began stabbing. He then ran cut ot the mill and has not since been s;.rn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
ROOSEVELT ORDERS RIFLES
Weapons With Which He Will Hunt
 Big Game in Africa

New Haven, Dec 14.-It is said that President Roosevelt has ordered rom the Winchester Repeating Arms Co four different types of rifles for his African trip. The first of these rifles is known as the model of 1895, Of 4oo calibre. This is the most DOW efiul rifle made and is intended for the very largest type of African game, such as rhinocerous hippotami and elephant and it is also likely to be ex- tremely useful when the president finds the looked for crocodile of the upper Nile
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Formed an Association.

Chicago. Dec 14-SiXty winers of the drawings for homesteads on the Rosebud reservation formed a per manent association here yesterday. The chief problem submitted to the single men follows "Would you marry girl to go out into new country and build home with you with the chance of having to live for the first five years of your married life on farms separated by thirty miles of prairie?" Committees were formed to deal with the difficulties confronting the prospective settlers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
FREAK PAINTINGS.
A Tiny Work of Art and Rosas Trans.
 formed Harpsichord.

formed Harpsichord.
 Specially prepared canvases and gild. ed frames are not essential to the making of great paintings This has been demonstrated by the artists who have painted masterpieces on scraps of board, shells, grains of corn and the walls of rooms and prison cells. Some of the most valued art objects belong to the freak class.
 The smallest painting in the world of distinctive merit was executed on the smooth side of grain of corn by Flemish artist. On this limited sur face the artist painted in perfect de- tail a mill. a miller with sack of grain on his back, a horse and cart and a group of several peasants standing in road.
 The largest picture ever painted is said to be q panorama of the Missis- slppi river, executed by John Banvard, an artist who died in Watertown, s. D., in 1891. The gigantic canvas was twenty two feet high and nearly two miles long. It gave a detailed repre- sentation of 2,0oO miles of the Father of Waters.
 The largest of>the old masters can vases Is Murillos Appearance of the Christ Child to St. Anthony of Pa dua" The picture is ten feet wide and eighteen feet high.
 It is related that friend called on Salvador Rosa In Florence one day and found him playing on an old harp slchord. The caller asked the artist why he kept such worthless instru- ment.
 Why. it is not worth a scudo." the friend said
 q will wager" replied Rosa, that it shall be worth a thousand before you see 1t again"
 A bet was made. Rosa immediately painted a landscape on the lid that not only sold for 1000 scudi. but was ac- counted work of great merit.
 The celebrated St. Johns Wood clique of artists in London executed a series of large frescoes in oil on the walls of the studio of J. F. Hodgson, one of the members. The paintings were begun in the winter of 1S64-5. Shakespearean subjects were chosen, and the figures were little under life size
 When Hodgson moved from his stu dio an unappreciative tenant covered the walls of the room with brown wall paper, completely hiding the paintings. The frescoes were rediscovered by ac- cident forty years afterward and re- stored. City Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
HcreSy as a Cure.

Chicago, Dec 14.-Heresy in the Christian church was held up as cure for present day tendencies to- ward merely orthodox and respect able religion by Rev pr Frank Crane of the Union Congregational church of Worcester, Mass, in sermon here yesterday. MT Crane defended heresy and heretics and urged revok from established religious doctrines as the best means of fostering the growth of new religion unhampered by tra- ditiOnal and accepted opinions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
FOX ON HIS CASE
Says U Now Rests With ibe Two Jud9es--Be Will Supply
 Documents.

New Haven, Dec 14.-In conuec- tion with the coming election court
 in this state, based upon a corrupt practices act modelled on thac of England, George l.. Fox of thus city, the petitioner in the case, to-day calls attention to the fact that in England the law requires the pres ence at the trial of the public prose- cutor, in order that he may take cog nizance of any criminal disclosures. As distinguished from the English law it is to be noted that the coming Connecticut hearing the state attor- ney of Fairfield county appears as counsel for the respondent notWith- standing there might be disclosures in his own county.
 Mr Fox when asked as 10 the pro- cedure of the court here, said that he presumed that it rested entirely upOn the judgment and discretion of the two judges. In connection With the case Mir Fox supplies large number of English records and documents bearing upon the procedure nhder and operation of the law in England. These records show that since the year 1885 down to the present time there have been thirty-siX cases of contested parliamentary elections un- der the corrupt practices act ot Eng land. Of these in sixteen cases the sitting member was unseated aud in twenty cases the petition was dis missed The blue book relating to one of the most important eases con tested there recently contains 9 full stenographic report and 249 double column pages, the trial lasting seven days. In this case the two judges disagreed. About eighty witnesses were summoned in the case for eX animation. The book shows that very large latitude was allowed III the examination and that there were al- most no legal objections by counsel on either side to the evidence, both judges taking a pretty active part IT the examination of witnesses
 The record of the thirty-s:X cases show an extremely drastic inter pretation of the act by the EngllsE courts. There is very comprehensive ruling out of all treating Among the things found to be bribery and illegal are pay and care Cara Ct rooms; betting if the wager has 9 tendency to influence the voter. any form of profit given or promised; ia vors given to local associations; any threats; the giving or withdrawal of employment or custom; the uSe of campaign bills. flags or notices oD the. part of voters if paid for, and any hire of carriages tC- take voters to the polls. although friends of the cap- didate can voluntarily supply thei. own carriages. In one case some years ago it was held to be illegal when a candidate just before election allowed his tenants to kill rabbits upon his estate.
 The English law is also extremely severe in it's limits on election agents. Both the successful candidates and agents can be disqualified from hold if convicted of bribery. The penalty of disfranchisement can be Inflicted upon a parliamentary borough for period of two years, as was done not long ago in the case of the city oi Worcester, which after proofs of cX- tensive bribery was denied leprtSen- tation in parliament for two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Without Imagination.

There is certain New York buSi- ness man of q rather waggsh disposi- ton who contends that his wife has no imagination.
 At dinner one night he chanrcd to mention tragic circumstance he had read in the evening paper on his way home. A passenger on transatlantic steamer had fallen overheard in mid
 Was he drowned:" asked the wife.
 "Of course not" answered the ire pressible hubby. ''but he sprained his ankle, I believe e"-Lippincotts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Judge Baldwin Dies.

Logansport, Ind. Dec l4.-Judge Daniel P. Baldwin. formerly attorney general of Indiana. dropped dead yes terday at his home of apOpIexy. He was 7l years old Mir Baldwin was active in republican politics His banking interests extended to a num- Der of Indiana towns Following the closing of two of his banks his finan- cial status was shattered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Heartless Gamblers.

The rage for gambling at Whie's and Almacks clubs in London in other days led to most outrageous betting as to which WalpoIe tells what he calls good tale: A man dropped down in fit before the door and was car ried inside The club instantly made bets as to whether he would die or not, and when a doctor was called in to attend him his manifestations were interfered with by the members be cause. they said. these would affect the fairness of the bets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Adam Is Denounced.

Chicago, Dec l4.-Mrs Catherine Waugh McCulloch of Evanston, the only woman justice of the peace in the United States, in a woman suf- frage address yesterday derOuncnd Adam as loafer painted Eve as the mother of all arts and sciences and declared that the history of the Eu- man race showed that woman was the originator of most of the good things of the world for which nan now takes credit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
WOMAN RECOVERS.
Lover Who Watched Her Stricken
 With Typhoid and Dies.

Chicago, Dec 14.-A devotion to his sweetheart that would not per init his leaving her bedside when she was ill of typhoid fever, cost the hie of Frank Griffith, 34 years old, university athlete Of the early sos, just on the eve of hls wedding.
 Some months ago Griffith's tiancee, Miss Susan Paddock, fell ill with the fever but was sustained in her hghE with the ailment by the presence or Griffith at her side. She recovered hut he was stricken with the same malady and died yesterday,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Board of PmtIeHs,

Hartford, Dec 14.--The adjourned session of the board of pardons was resumed at the capital to-day. Cases from New Haven county were con- Sldered. Among them was Frank Cameron, who asked for pardon on the ground that he was suffering rom psoriasis. He was sentenced from Waterbury in October 1906 to rom two 10 fOur years for burglary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Hartman Need Not Answer.

Washington, Dec 14.-The su- preme court to-day held that E. II. Hartman and Otyo Kahn should not be required to answer the interstate commerce questions concerning deal ings in stocks between the Un;ca Pa cific and other roads, to which they refused to reply when the subject was under investigation in New York. According to this decision it is the .E lion that the insterstate con- merce law takes from it all power of investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
The News at Caracas.

Caracas. Dec l4.-NeWS of the capture of the Venezuelan coast guard boat by Dutch cruiser on Sat urday became known here NeSler- day. A big crowd assembled and demonstrated in support of the gov ernment. A decree issued by Acting President Gomez places the republic in state of defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
ChiCapn'S Poultry Show.

Chicago. Dec 14.-The National Poultry show begins here tomorrow Among the special attractions will be Peggy" the $1O,000 hen owned by Ernest Kellerstross of Kansas city, Prof Armstrong's ideal hen. cross between Dorking hen and silver duckwing game cock, Julia" a champion eight year old hen from DeertieId, III, and the tailless chick ems from the Isle of Man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Bull Fighter Jnjured

Mexico City, Dec 14.-Rodolfo Ga ona, a famous Mexican bull fighter. was fatally injured in a fight in Puebla, yesterday. He was caught by the fifth bull, the horns of the ami nal penetrating the abdomen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Will Deny Report.

Berlin, Dec 14-The Lisbon cor respondent of the Cologne Gazette says in dispatch that he is author ized to deny the story from Paris that Germany is about to acquire the Berlenga Islands off the coast of Por- tugal with the idea of establishing a fortified coaling station there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Mrs Gates is Dead.

Port Arthur, Texas, Dec 14-Mrs A. A. Gates. mother of John w. Gates, died early to-day of diabetes. She was 87 years old. The body will De taken to St Charles, III, in spec ial train that has been held at Port Arthur for a week past
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Tuesday; light westerly winds.

\ slight disturbance is central this morning over Lake Superior It is producing considerable cloudy weath- CT with flurries of snow in the north ern portion of the lake region. Pleas ant weather prevails in all other sections east of the Rocky mountains.
 The lowest temperature reported this morning was four degrees at White River, Canada.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Shut Him lin

Baldheaded Gentleman having his boots polished in hotel)-Confound 1t, you take an abominably long time about it. Sboeblack-Yes, sir. It ain't done so quick as when you 'as your 'air cut.-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Was Within It's Rights.

The Hague. Dec 1.-The govern nent of the Netherlands is satisfied that it was kuite within it's rights in scizing the Venezuelan ship last Saturday. Rumors that war has been declared are dsried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Died in WinStcd,

Winsted, Dec l4.-George Niles, 63 years Of age, president of the George Miles Co, died here last night. He is survived by a widow and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-14
Sugar Reduced.

New York. Dec 14.-All grades of refined sugar, with the exception of "confectOners A" were reduced , cents a hundred pounds to-day.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Chanuc In Effect.

Baltimore, Nov. 3.-The change in
the business procedure of the Catholic
church in this country. by which il
passes from the jurisdiction of the
propaganda side and its bishops are
placed on the same basis as those OF
other important countries. has gone
into eject. In future every aCtholic
archbishop and bishop in the United
States will appoint personal repre-
sentative of his diocese in Rome and
all business TO be transacted directly
with the Vatican will pass through his
hands The great advantage of the
new condition of things will be that
the bushes of the church in America
will he FASTENED.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Death Due TO Dirk.

Austin, Nov. 3.-Wallace Dyer. aged
thirty-eight years, was killed at place
on East Sixth street by being stabbed
In the neck with idrk A warrant
was issued for a negro named Ben
Eppright investigation disclosed that
the killing must have occurred over
game of cards. Dyer came here a
short time ago from Oklahoma, but is
said to have wife and children at
Brennan.
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Kills His Assailant.

Waxahachie, Tex, Nov al. p.
Alexander, a prominent white farmer.
twelve miles south of here, when az.
tackled by a burly negro. Warren
Shanks, fired three times at the latter.
all bullets taking effect. One pierced
the heart, causing death. Shanks tried
to beat Alexander with a singletree.
Alexander surrendered and was re-
leased under a small bond.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Mammoth Plant.

Chicago. Nov. 3.-The wonderful
chrysanthemum plant coming from the
greenhouses of Hamilton Mex Tw, IN
bley AT Madison, ~ j.. will be on eX.
hibition of the National Flower show.
which opens Friday This flower is
only nine months old and is three feet
diameter.
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Twenty-Eiqht Arrested.

Jonesboro. Ark, Nov 3.-Twenty
eight men. all prominent farmers, have
been arrested in this county on j
charge of rioting and released. each
making $500 bond. They are charged
with committing the alleged night rid
ing depredations in Craighesd county
A man. claiming to be Baptist
preacher and thought to be leader
has been refused bond. and is confined
in the county Jail here A special ses
sion OF circuit court will be held Nov
to try the cases.
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Jerks Mexican OFF Train.

Fl Paso. Nov. 3.-Jesse AXE. a COW.
boy, is being hunted on a murder
charge AS a Santa Fe work train
loaded with Mexicans, was passing by.
AXE lassoed Ramon Aragon. whom h.
dragged from the train. Aragon was
killed in the fall. as the train was
running twenty miles an hour
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Entitled to Vote.

Austin, Nov. 3.-The attorney gen.
erals department ruled that a person
of foreign birth brought to this coun.
try while minor is entitled to vote,
provided the father of such person be-
comes a naturalized citizen before
such person attained his majority
The ruling was made in answer to a
question from Hutto.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Tender Telescoped.

Waxahachie. Tex, Nov. 3.-The
tender of the switch engine in the aKty
yards here was telescoped by the To-
connective of northbound freight
train, both engines being disabled
The crews jumped just before the col.
lision. Engineer Ed Hayes. on the
freight train, fell on a sidetrack and
was seriously hurt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Two Reasons.

"You mustn't play with Mr.. Borum's
hat. Bobby" said young lady who
was entertaining a caller to her small
brother.
why mustn't ~ asked the young.
ster.
Because you might break It." re
piled his sister, land, besides, he will
want it shortly"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
William Howard Taft.

dIl.
Born in Cincinnati Sept. Is.
CGraduated from the Cincinnati
\ High school
Gfaduated from Yale college
V second in the class and class
orator.
ADMITTED to the Ohio bar
Assistant prosecuting attorney
OF Hamilton county. Ohio.
collector OF internal revenue of
the First district of Ohio.
'd-hesigned public Office to re.
sumo law practice.
Assistant county solicitor of
Hamilton county.
o-Marrled Miss Helen Heron OF
Cincinnati.
fudge of the Superior court os
Ohio.
9O-Solicitor.general of uni,ad
States.
% United States circuit Judge of
8 the Sixth district.
"-neeame dean Of the law depart
ment of the University of Gin.
cinnati.
'O-President of the United States
:. philippine commission.
FIRST civil governor OF the Phil. |
ippine Islands.
'f-Became secretary of war of the /
United States.
10 visited Philippines with CON
gressional party.
Restored order in Cuba as pro.
visional governor.
Candidate for the Republican
presidential nomination.
Elected president of the United
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Auto Overturns.

Houston. Nov. 3.-Some four per-
sons were injured A gasoline tank
automobile exploded near Fairbanks,
overturning the machine. Walter
Miles had a leg broken and Ernest
Saunders and W. T. Hall were bruised
up Theodore Behring was pinned uu.
der the car, but was rescued.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
Files OFF Irons and ESCAPES.

Galveston, Nov. "a sailor OF the
revenue cutter Window. who was
placed in irons. when he became un.
ruly escaped while the vessel was an
,chored in mid-chanel. He secured "A
boat, padded ashore and filed off his
irons
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-05
ALL AMERICAN MAKE.

New York, Nov. IA prominent
New York dressmaker is said to have
received word from Nus. S. B. Elkins
stating that the latters daughter, Miss
Katherine Elkins, who, 1t is currently
believed is soon to marry the Duke
or the Abruzzi, will arrive at New
YORK the latter part of the week. They
come, IL Is said. to order Miss Elkins'
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May Mean HatfieId,s RETURN.

Hillsboro, Tex. Nov "A report
from San Jose, Cal, that Will Hatfield.
supposed to be Durham, who murdered
six persons. claims James ]. Hatfield.
long resident of this city. is his
cousin, has attracted wide attention.
James is now in Plainview, where he
went four years ago. II Hatfield's
cousin is James his release is certain
The Hillsboro Hatfield has cousin
named VIII.