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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
TALES 0F THE DERBY
Mysteries of the Famous Classic
 of the English Turf.
A SCHEME THAT WENT WRONG

The Plot to Rob Teddinston of the Blue
 Ribbon In f851-Leander's Miseins
 Head-A Dramatic Episodc-Win-
 ners Foretofd In Dreams.
 If it were possible to write the full and true history of the Derby it would contain some startling revelations of strange doings behind the scenes of which the public has little suspicion and no actual knowledge.
 There is, for instance. little doubt that a very different tale would have been told of Teddinston's Derby but for the prompt action of his wide awake owner. Sir Joseph Hawley. When the Kentish barOnet attended the York spring meeting of 1851 he was amazed to find the bookmakers eager to lay odds to any amount against his colt. who was looked on as a certain winner of the blue ribbon a few weeks later. Sir Joseph at once scented mischief. and, leaving the course, he travelled as fast as relays of swift horses could take him to his training quarters, where he communi- cated his suspicious to Alec Taylor. his trainer.
 As the result of their deliberations Teddington was at once removed to another box. placed under the charge of a different boy and a strict watch kept over him night and day. What ever scheme was on foot to disable the horse was thus effectually checked. Teddington soon resumed his place as first favorite in the betting and, as ey- erybody expected, won the Derby with ease.
 Another mystery which has not been solved to this day is associated with Leander and that memorable Derby of 1S44. It was more than suspected that Leander was four-year-old, but there was not sufficient evidence on which to base an objection to his running. In the race his fetlock was broken by q kick from Running Rein. and he was effectually placed hors de combat. He was shot and buried, but when party of sportsmen who wished to test their suspicious dug up his body at dead of night they found that the head, which alone could settle the matter, was gone.
 Rattan. the second favorite for thIs race, was made safe by q cunningly devised bolus, but who administered 1t was never discovered. and, to crown this Derby as the most shady and fraudulent on record. Running Rein, who came in first, was found 10 be none other than Maccabeus, four year-old, and thus an impostor of the first water But when it became neccs- sary to produce the horse for an ex-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

animation by experts 1t was found that he, like Lenders telltale head. had been spirited away.
 Tn connection with Running Rein, by the way, dramatic story Is told. A Captain Osborne had backed Orlando for very heavy sum. and when Run ming Rein came in first he was faced with the alternative of blowing out his brains or being declared default CT. He was just on the point of choos- ing death rather than dishonor when note was placed in his hand. Run ming Rein," ran the missive, which was from a friendly tout, ''is an i'm postor and he won't get the Derby stakes. Buy up all the bets on Orlando you can get, and you will make for tune"
 The captain put away his revolver, followed the tout's advice and, instead of providing work for the undertaken, found himself f1S.000 in pocket.
 Few horses have ever started hot ter favorite for the Derby than Me Gregor in 1870. So rosy were his chances that odds of to were laid on him to an enormous amount. and the money was considered as good as won. To the consternation, however. of his packers, he seemed unable to move freely in the race and finished a bad fourth behind horses who were not in the same century with him.
 There was no doubt whatever that Macgregor had been drugged, but who the rascal was who did the dastardly trick is as much a mystery today as 1t was at the time.
 It is of this race that the following remarkable story is told: During the night before the race jockey called Swift saw the finish of the Derby in a dream. He saw Kingcraft. which he recognized, pass the post winner by length and half, followed by dark brown horse which he could not identify and with Macgregor, the fa- vorite, bad fourth. In spite of the jeering of his friends, to whom he told the story, he backed Kingcraft for every sovereign he could raise, and, to his delight as to the disgust of the Ecoffers, he saw his dream exactly re- produced-the favorite badly beaten and the desplsed Kingcraft winning a small fortune for him.
 Even more remarkable is story of that great Derby race of 1862. won by the despised outsider Caractacus, rid den by Parsons. the stable lad. AL though Caractacus was so badly thought of that Jim Goater point plank refused to ride him and odds of 40 to were freely offered against him, tipster gave him as certain winner on the strength of dream in which his blind daughter had seen the horse win with little boy on his back as pale as death" How vividly accurate was this dream forecast was admitted by all who saw the finish of that sensa- tional race.-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
FOUND WITH HIS
 HEAD CRUSHED IN.
Night Watchman Killed and Substitute Under Arrest.

Elmsford, N r., Aug. 31. With skull crushed in by blows from club or other blunt instrument and strap drawn tight about the neck the body of Frank Brady of White Plains, night watchman, was found in the woods near here.
 Brady had been employed to guard culvert on the road near East Irving ton, and examination revealed evi- dences of a struggle near the culvert and of the body having been dragged across a field to where it was found.
 Erulen Guno, who had taken Brady's place as watchman during several days absence of the latter last week, was arrested on suspicion. The police claim to have found a bloodstained club and clothing similarly stained in Guno's lodgings. The stains are being chemically examined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
READY TO FLY
 FOR UNCLE SAM
Orville Wright to Make
 First Air Trip Soon.
MACHINE LIKE BROTHERS

Dayton Aeronaut to Use Mechanical
 Bird Similar to That Which Has
 Made Successful Flights In France,
 Save That It Will Carry Two Pas
 senaers Instead of One - Details of
 the Invention Announced.
 Washington, Aug. 31.-Within few days Orville Wright of Dayton, O., will make his first flight in the aero plane which he and his brother, Will bur, have built for the United States government. The machine is ready to fly. but Mir. Wright wishes to perfect several minor details before going into the air.
 The aeroplane at Fort Myer differs from the one being used by Wilbur Wright in France only in that it will carry two men instead of one. The body of the mechanical bird consists of two planes, one six feet above the other, measuring forty feet from tip to tip and having a depth of five feet. These planes rest on runners, which are six feet apart.
 The seat for the operators is placed in the center of the lower plane, where the motor is also situated. The latter is the product of the Wright brothers and is four cylinder thirty horsepow- CT gasoline engine. The gasoline IS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Paid For.

An Irishman entered a country inn and called for glass of the best Irish whisky. After being supplied he drank 1t and was about to walk out when the following conversation took place:
 Landlord-Her sir; you haven't paid for that whisky you ordered. What's that you say? Land lord-I said you hadn't paid for that whisky you ordered. Irishman-Did you pay for 1t? Landlord-Of course I did. Irishman-Well. then. what's the good of both of us paying for it?-Lon- don Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Mir. Linceln's 6revity.

A historian recalls the fact that in Mr. Llncoln's speech to the notification committee at Springfield there were l39 words and in his formal letter of acceptance there were 134 words. In his speech of acceptance to the com mittee in Washington in 1864 there ara 106 words. and in his letter of accept ance there are 20 words But let us remember that there were no typewrit. CTS in those days. and such a thing as a photograph had not been dreamed Of St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Killed bv Pitched Ball.

Chicago. Aug. 31.-M0rgan Cunning ham. fifteen years old. while at bat in a baseball game between teams organ Ized by employees of the Chicago busF ness houses at a west side park. was struck over the heart by a pitched ball and instantly killed Several hundred persons witnessed the tragpdy. which occurred after inc game had been piay& cd through nine innings fo a tie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Time having elapsed the following pledges will be sold at private sale II not called for by the 10th of SepteT- Der, 1908:
 Number. Article. Date Issued. 2475-Watch and chain, Feb 13, 'OS. 1230-Watch, Jan 29, '08. 2477-Watch and chain, Feb Is, 'OS. 2212-Watch, Jan II, '0S. 2165- -Micrometer, Jan 6. '0S. 143S-Watch, June 2S, '0S. 2197-Watch, Jan 31, '08. 1534-Diamond ring, Oct g, '0S. 1523-opal stick pin, Sept Is, '07. 2174-Watch, Dec 27, '07.
 Many other bargains on hand; come in and see them.
 s. M. SCHNEER, Jeweler,
 19S South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
unnnrrun..d.

q once spurned a bribe of Sl0oooo," said the orator. naturally evoking a round of applause.
 Nay. friends. do not cheer" he con tinued. 1t Is the duty of an 10 be honest. Besides. the services demanded by the brazen scOundrel were worth double the money . Philadelphia asf-rr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
He Preferred One Girl.

When J. NJ. Barrie. the author of Peter Pan." addressed an audience of a thousand girls at Smith college dur ing his American visit of last year. q friend asked him how he had found the experience.
 We'll" replied Mir. Barrie. ito tell you the truth. I'd much rather talk a thousand times to one girl than to talk -ne time to a thousand girls"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

LOST-Last week. a Boston bull fe- male dog. all brown except face and legs, which are white. Whoever has the dog will please return 1t to A. Coradazzi, 50 Pilgrim ave, and receive reward. s-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
siq Blaze In New Orleans.

New orleans. Aug. 31.-Fire which broke out here at BienviIle and Char tres streets. in the wholesale jobbing district. did damage estimated at up- ward of S1.0O0.OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Ne, .s. sui.or'. FsuI..

Fond Father urembIing with emo tionl You are audacious. You are heartIess. She Is my only child, SBitor CvishIng to pacifyl-But. my dear sir. rou-er-you can't blame me for that illustrated Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

TO RENT-4 large, bright rooms, also two rooms for light housekeep-
 ing; rent reasonable. Inquire S6
 High st. S-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

FOR SAIIE-At bargain. passen- ger Cadallac touring car. just com pletely overhauled. like new; guar apteed in perfect condition. reason for selling want larger machine. s. M. SchEeer. jeweler, 19S So Main st. 6-25-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

When woman does it at home she calls 1t thn wash" but when she sends it down town she calls it the "iaundry."-- Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY SS. PRO- ~ BATE Court. Aug. 3ith laos.
 Estate of Francesca PastOre, late of Waterbury in said district deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for s' clement. Those who neglect to present their Ia .ounts properly at- tested, within said time will be debarred a re- coyery. All persons indebted uo said estate are requested to make immediate paymentto
 N Mariani. Administrator. Acting Consular Agent for Italy, New Haven, Ct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

LOST-Girl's tan coat, between cor ner East Main and Silver sts and lakewood ave or on Meriden road. Please return to Democra. office.
 S-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Steer a straight course and let the other fellow do the lodging You'll fnd the world wiling to step aside for q fellow who knows where hs ls Eolns -HsrruE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

buy a fox terrier Call Joseph Brennan at Brennan & Kane's market, 161 East Main st.
 S-31=3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

LOST-Pair of nose glasses in case, between Hitchcock's farm and trol- ley station at East Farms. Finder please leave at Democrat office.
 S-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

There are many limitations of De- Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve but just one original. Sold by Buck ingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

LOTS OF FUN looking for $10 which will be hid in Hamilton hall on Friday evening at Court D. B. Hamilton's dance. Finders is keep ers." S-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss. PROBATE

DIsTRIcT OF WATERBURY ss. PROBATE b Court. Aug. 3i. igs.
 Estate of John Sutherland late Of Waterbury in said district. deceased.
 The Court oi Probate for the district oi Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their account properly atteSed within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Co
 Elizabeth DOids, Administntrix
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

LOST-Saturday evening, on trolley car leaving end of Bank st at 6 o'clock, a parasol, green and white, broken handle. Owner prizes it highly. Finder please return to Democrat office. 8-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

TO RENT-Five rooms, all improve ments. Inquire D. L. Connor, "A Pleasant st. S-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

TO. RENT-Tenement of rooms, Improvements, second floor, rent $10, at 150 South st. Inquire of John Wren on premises. S-3l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

FOR SALE-A six family block, price $S,500, rent $1.O0S per year; $500 down. For particulars see W. R. Adams, IS Abbott ave. 8-26-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Second hand building material, doors, windows, etc. Will be sold at a sacrifice. Livery st. corner Meadow. Inquire from a. m. until p. m. S29-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

of a series by Court D. B. Hamilton at Hamilton hall, Mill Plain, Friday evening, Sept 4. Tickets 25c each person. S-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Drive prefudlcss out by the eox. fhe~ ufIl re-enfsr hT the wIn6os.- Frrasrfrk fke Great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

rooms, all improve ments, first floor, 56 Dikeman st. Inquire on premises or s5 Wood st.
 S-31-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

LOST-A locket with the initials M. M. S., between East Main and Penn berton sts. Finder please return to Democrat office. S-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Miscellaneous,

NOTICE.-Children's dresses 45c, very day shirt waists 25c, tailor made suits $5. Mrs Trudeau, 909 East Main st, 15 minutes walk from center. S-29-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
How the Machine Flies.

NNS" thc
 The ends of two planes are fexi- ble for the space of about twelve feet. By means of lever the tips can be turned in curve resembling heliocoid. Each wiag moves in the op- posite direction to the one on the op- posite side of the machine, on the same principle as the eagle scars. An other lever controls the twin rudders. which are supported by a brace at a distance of ten feet from the rear of the planes. By working the two levers together the equilibrium of the ma chine while making curves is main. taiued.
 Ten feet in front of the operators seat two planes resembling a box kite, about six feet wide. are used for con- trolling the ascent and descent of the aeroplane. The aerial fiier nlights on the two runners, or skids, and is start ed on a monorail.
 Two propellers are used to push the aeroplane through the air. They are about nine feet in diameter and re- yolve in opposite directions. Mir. Wright has several different types of propellers which he will try out in the preliminary flights at Fort Myer. The first flight will probably take place "Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
WANTED.

tailor to work on women's coats and suits; must be thorough workman and filter; best wages. Erhlich, Rockwell & For ester, 129 Bank st. S-29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

WANTED-The people to know if they have not $7 for ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

Si5 Bank st. f. W. Lu- cas's cigar store. one of tbe largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favor. !te brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box specially. Call and see us and you will surely come again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
DAILY FASHION TALKS
 BY MAY MANTOM
A FASHIONABLE COAT.

TITLE girls wearing iaRy made materials which dipped
 night cool or Il for dsmand Ihis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

pumped directly into the cylinders, there being no carburetters. It is wa ter cooled, the water passing through radiator. which in turn is cooled by the air passing through it while the machine is in flight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor. stair builder and cabinet mak. CT. store fitting 6 speciality. 0fnce and shop with J. D. Smith q Co. 6S Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res. idence s2 Tracy ave; oostofios bcy i19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

NOTICE-I do trucking of an kinds and make . speciality of furniture moving; also furnish hacks for
 weddings, christenings. funerals or other occasions. Prices are right end service the best. David Carroll. @ Pleasant st Tslsphons il27-s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

10 RENT-Tenement of rooms, at corner Scovill and Spring sts. h. Quire of Attorney William Ken nedy, 95 Bank st. 5-25-u
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TO RENT Tenement with all im-
 provements. John Moriarty, over
 entrance to Polls theater. 4-21-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
MINISTER KILLS HIS
WIFE IN FIT OF RAGE
CLAIMS HE WAS DEMENTED AT
THE TIME
Strikes Her with Poker and Cuts Hell
Throat After Midnight Discus
sion of Recent Revival
Meetings
BY Associated Press.


FAIRMONT, w. Va, May 1S.-Tem-
porarily insane, according to his own
statement, Rev. S. A. Coffman, aged 5o
years. a prominent Methodist Episcopal
clergyman, killed his wife early today
by cutting her throat from ear to ear.
A moment after the crime, he says, he
regained his senses and realized what
he had done. He Immediately surren-
dered himself and was locked up.
Coffman resides at Rosstown, about
three miles from here. and is in charge
of two or three local churches. His
wife was a member of n prominent
local family and was 33 years old.
During the past week or two Coffman
has been conducting series Of revival
services. Yesterday he finished these
and appeared well pleased with the
result.
About midnight he and his wife We're
discussing the services when he sud-
denly seized the poker and began strik-
ing her on the head. There was a
struggle, during which Mrs. Coffman
succeeded in escaping from the house
to a garden at the rear. She was fol-
lowed closely. however, by her hus-
band. Coffman had taken a knife with
him and when he had his wife power
less in his grasp cut her throat from
ear to ear, causing instant death.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
PEARY NEEDS $4,000
FOR POLAR RESEARCH
POSITIVE THAT SUCCESS IS
WITHIN HIS GRASP
Must Get the Money Before July ! and
VIII Take Different Course from
That Pursued on Last
Expedition

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1S.-Commander
Robert E. Peary, who has been IN
Washington and has had special con
ference with the president, arrived
here Yesterday. He comes to get, II
nossible. the $50. 900 necessary to take
him on his ninth expedition in search
of the north pole this summer.
Commander Peary said that he need
ed 1000 to make the trip to the pole,
and while he had assurances that he
would get at least third of that
amount he was not at all certain that
the remainder would be forthcoming.
1.-THE same financial condition has al
ways existed before my expeditions,
he said, "but have always been hope
full. and shortly before the time came
for my departure the necessary funds
have come in. l have more confidence
now than ever of reaching the north
pole. l have given twenty years to
the work and have the advantage OF
that period of experience. Now that
success is within reach / hardly think
those interested in the work will fail
to respond.
"If / myself had the money 1 would
give up every cent of it to the expedi-
tion and make no appeal for assist
ance, but personally 1 have not the
funds and am forced to appeal to my
friends and those interested in the
work.
at have also $4,000 worth of supplies
and equipment, exclusive of the assur-
ances of third of the $4,000 1 need
for the expedition, and I have the adj
vantage OF my last trip north on the
sledges. This time, If / can get the
necessary funds, / shall follow the
north coast of Greenland as far west
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
WAR DEPARTMENT ADDING
TO ITS WAX-WORKS SHOW

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Brig. Gen.
Aleshire, quartermaster general of the
army, has made arrangements to in
crease largely the wax-works exhibi-
tion, which is one of the sights of the
war department building in Washing
ton. The department already pos
sesses a large number of wax figures.
on which are displayed not only the
uniforms now in use in the ARMY. but
many of those worn at various periods
since the Revolutionary days. These
figures are made part of exhibits by
the war department at various expo
sitions and when not in use elsewhere
decorate the halls of the war depart
ment building in Washington.
Gen. Aleshire recently placed an or
der with a maker of wax figures III
New York for large addition to the
exhibition. The new groups of figures
are more elaborate than any heretofore
owned by the department. They are
designed to show scenes in camp, IN
barracks and in the field. They Will
portray the work as well as the. play
of the soldiers, and of course Will be
perfect in technical detail.
1t is expected that the groups VIII
be ready for shipment to Washington
within a short time.