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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
REFUSE TO HAVE DOCTOR. A Christian Ecientist--Long III With Tuberculosis Dies at New Britain.

New Britain, May 7.-Refusing to her last breath the services of physician. Miss Hilda Anderson, Christian Scientist of Hartford, died last night at the home of H. A. John son, treasurer of the local Christian Science society. Miss Anderson, who was about. 20 years old, was daugh- ter of Charles J. Anderson, night watchman of Hartford, and was ex- amined by Dr Rowley of Hartford two years ago, who said she had tu- berculosis. She ignored the doctors diagnosis and since that time, al- thougha repeatedly urged to do so, has not consented to have physician attend her. Her attitude in the mat ter is said to have had the approval of her father, who is also Chris tian Scientist.
 Medical Examiner Wright was caled in and pronounced death due to tuberculosis Miss Anderson was a stenographer, but had not been able to work for some time. She had been here and receiving Christian Science treatment for about three months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Mrs Dowie Awarded S4OO.

Chicago, May Mrs John Alex. ander Dowie was awarded $400 by the appraisers of the personal prop erty of the late founder of Zion City yesterday. They filed their re- port showing that instead of the great wealth supposed to have been held by Dowie, the total amount was $1,2o0, Mrs Dowie received the widows share, one third. She still has claim on the real estate. .whats ever it is or may prove to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Martins Orercoat Found.

Portland. Oregon. May 7.-An overeoat which has apparently been soaked in blood and a rusty rife were found last night in a vacant lot near Montgomery and Water streets. This coat was identified by Frank D. Hennessy. clerk of the municipal court as belonging to F. H. Martin. v'ho Is accused of the murder of Pawnbroker Nathan wolff last Friday. Hennessy Is well acquainted with Martin and is posi- tive that Martin has been wearing the coat within the last few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Fire at Buzzards Bay.

Buzzards Bay. Mass. May 7.-An early morning fra to-day in the nearby village of Bourne, which threatened to reach serious propor- tions was finally controlled with a loss of s15.000. Three stores and the station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad were destroyed, and the lumber yard of Frank Eldridge badly damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Lcadcrs Arrrsted.

Lima. Peru. May 7.-As an outcome of It's investigation Of the recent fu- tieI revolutionary movement in Peru, the government yesterday caused to be arrested and has turned over for trial by a military court ten 0f the leading men in the denocrstic and liberal parties They were all brought into Lima by train to-day The people of Peru are ia no frame of mind to accept revolution
 hundred persons were rescued in this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Balloons Released.

Pittsheld, Mass, May 1.-Two small sounding" balloons were re- leased at Aero park to-day by Pro- lessor A. Lawrence Rotch. director of the Blue Hill observatory. The balloons. by a strong easterly wind were blown out of sight within five minutes. Another pair will be sent up late this afternoon. To each bal loon was attached an instrument re- cording the temperature and the bar ometric pressure. the latter records determining the altitude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
FataI AutomobIIe Accident.

Burlington. Vt. May 7.-Robert H. Clark was killed and Harry W. Chase seriously injured n an auto mobile accident to-day. Two other men, E. II. Laury. the driver of the machine. and Arthur A. Foster were slightly hurt. The vehicle was de- molished. Clark was a s9E-in-law of Colonel W. H. Hall, formerly a mem Der of the governors stan and prominent Odd Fellow. He leaves a widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
In Five sections.

Richmond, Va. May T.-The dele gates to the national convention of charities and corrections met to-day in five sections. At the meeting of the public health section papers were read by Dr Charles Grandy on The Consumptive Negro" who was fol- lowed by Frank Bruno and Francis McI,aue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
FATAL MATRIMONIAL AID.
One By Which Mrs Guinness Lured
 Men to Death.

Chicago, May 7.-Following is Mrs Guinness's matrimonial ad" by which victims were lured to death:
 "Personal.-Comely widow, who owns large farm in one of the finest districts in Laporte county, Ind, de- sires to make the acquaintance of gentleman unusually we'll provided with views of joining fortunes. No replies by letter considered unless sender is willing to follow answer with personal visit"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Money for HOsnitaI.

Last Sunday was hospital collec- tion day in the Hartford diocese. The collections from Waterbury and vicinity this year will go to St Mary's in this city instead of St Francis, Hartford, as in former years. Amounts turned in so far follow: Sacred Heart. s56.33; St Francis Xavier's, s55.00; St Thomas's, s21.60: St Patrick's, s15.00; Naugatuck, St Francis's, s%.00; Terryville, Immaculate Con- ception, $14.00; Thomaston. St Thomas's, s9.00: Union City, St Mary's, S15.00: Waterville, St Michaels, s35.00; total, $26S.93.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07

New Haven, May 6.-In regard to future identification of the steam lines of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad system, it is semi officially stated that the next step will probably be the identification of the line from Stamford to New Ha- ven. This will probably have to wait both for the end of the present busi- ness depression and also for the so- lution of a number of minor prob- lems in the mechanical operation of the present system installed between Stamford and New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
PROVIDENCE TUNNEL.
It Will Be Ready for Traffic Next
 October.

New Haven, May 7.-It is stated semi-officially that the Providence, R. l., tunnel of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co will be open for use about the beginning of next October. It will not at first be used for through traffic. An ad- ditional fare of five cents will prob ably be charged for transit through the tunnel, an improvement which will greatly expedite passenger busi- ness for points east of Providence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
New Docking Facilities.

Liverpool. May 7.-The Mersey dock board has approved a scheme for the extension of the docking fa- cilities of Liverpool, to cost over s16,000,0O0. The rapidly increas- ing trade with America has made necessary an enlargement of the ex- isting facilities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Inhaled C;as and Is Dead.

Hartford, May 7.--Because of de- spondency. due to the loss of his money, Charles D. Goodwin, a for mer shoe dealer. committed suicide last night by inhaling gas. His wife found his body this mornig. He was 50 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Protests CI.lnese Borcott.

Pekin. May 7-Baron Hayashi. the Japanese minister to China. has handed h aacther communication from his kovernment to the Chinese foreign board protesting against the continuance of the Chinese boycott on Japanese goods arising from the Tatsu Maru incident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Found Dead After Five Weeks.

BridEerort. May 7.-The body Of John W shinnell. barge man. 4s years of age. vas found sn the river near the railroad station o-day. He disappeared Eve weeks ago and it is thought that ks fe1 owerbrcard-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Connecttcut Game. Po.tponed.

Nev Haven, May Rain to-day caused the pcrtP0ne neHs of all the Connecticns league games and &hs EyTzeuss and Yale game. ~hich wss to have been played h this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
Must Name AIfernates.

New Haven. May 7.-Secretary Thomas of the state democratic cen tral committee to-day sent out mo- tices to the fourteen delegates to name their aiteFnates. so that he can send the full list of names to the na- tiOnal secretary as soon rs possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
TnEt n.asnss Panams.

Co,on. May :. ~ The United States cruiser Prairie. with Secretary of War Taft and the memberS of his party on bOard. arrived here. The secretary was welcomed by e number Of officials rep ress1ting the republic of Panama sns the canal CIT rsfsxaaa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
} Prizes to |" DemOcrat" Readers.

On May 1st we announced our offer to readers of the Democrat of three prizes for counting in the Hampson-Sellew advertisement the number of times the words FRET TEST HOMES" appeared commence ing with the issue of Friday, May 1st, and every day the paper is published during the month of May. TogetheH with the correct count send in d let- ter telling in less than fifty words Why you think the Hampson-Sel- lew store furnishes the prettiest homes"
 For the three best reasons and correct count, we offer as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Rain tonight and Friday. clearing Friday in south portion; high easterly winds and gales along the coast tonight.
 The storm that was eentral in the lower Mississippi valley yesterday morning has moved northward and is now central in Indiana It is pro- duclng cloudy and rainy weather from the Mississippi river eastward to the coast and ss far south as Hat teras It win probably pass out the St Lawrence valley on Friday.
 The temperature continues cool Ia the northern sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather, followed by clearing on Friday.
 Storm warni1Es are displayed along the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07

FIRST PRIZE, $1O in trade. SECOND PRIZE, $5 in trade. THIRD PRIZE, $2 in trade. At our store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-07

Only count the words "Prettiest Homes" where they appear together. If any further information in regard to this contest is wanted, write to "Prettiest Homes" Contest, care Hampson-Sellew store.
 ARE YOU GOING
 TO HOUSEKEEPING?
 If so, you will be delighted with the splendid furniture opportunities our store offers this spring.
 START IN WITH A
 FLEETWOOD RANGE.
 That's the foundation of a happy home. WHEN POOR COOKING COMES IN THROUGH THE KITCHEN DOOR love flies out of the dining room win- dow, and you are lucky If bad lan- guage and broken dishes don't fly with it."
 Extract from mothers letter to her daughter about to go to house. keeping.
 The moral of it is, don't take any chances with a poor kitchen stove. The best cooks are failures with & range that won't half work.
 GLENwooDs MAKE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
Millionaire GUes Services
As Hunter for Government
Charles Sheldon Spends Year Above the Timber Line,
and Relates Many Interesting Stories
of His Experiences.

SEATTLE. Aug. H.-For more than a
year Charles Sheldon, of New York,
millionaire, cIubman, Yale graduate, and
skilled hunter Of big game. has been
camped either at the base of or above
the timber line of Mt. Mckinley, the
highest mountain in the United States
He has been hunting all this time in the
interests Of science, asking nothing for
his services and not keeping his trophies
for himself.
Five years ago Mr.. Sheldon offered
his services to the biological survey Of
the Agricultural Department, and since
that time has given all the specimens
Of mammals and birds he secured to the
Government 1t is his fad his way OF
enjoying himself. He says that tile
twelve months ne has spent in the vii
deFness near Mckinley has leen a most
pleasant year. II gave him opportunity
TO study nature. which is his hobby.
Mr. Sheldon, when here on his way
East, said that he did rot wish to be
called d multi-millionaire and a mighty
hunter or have IL said that he had
taken some Of the biggest bears that
had ever been killed.
THE fact Is" said Mr. Sheldon, Il
have killed about forty or nifty grizzlies
and never have I seen one of them that
did not try 10 get away, 1 never had
any thrilling escapes nor did a bear
ever charge me. Bears are afraid OF
men. and 1 have never seen any other
kind. That might not sound like a good
newspaper story. but the fact Is have
lOnged TO meet a bear that would nut
up a fight. Then again I have nevar
killed a bear that measured over six
and a half feet.
Big Bear Stories
Il have heard OF bears being larger
than that. but I have never seen them.
I car take a bear skin and make il
twelve IeS: long, but that would not
only oe stretching the skin but the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17

truth. and 1 prefer the truth when Il
comes to my work. Yes, my work. or
sport, as It may be called.
Il spent a pleasant winter in the ran
ana. and I am bringing back hundreds
Of specimens of mammals. from the
little wood mouse to the moose. NO
I have not any big heads They are
what we call mature heads In fact
all that / brought down were mature
specimens. Nothing Will be known as
TO whether found any new species un-
I'll the department at Washington exam
ines and compares them.
THE moose and other mammals kill
ed or trapped were mature specimens
7 could have killed many animals dur
Ing the winter, but preferred to select
only what / thought either big or fairly
good specimens. I got many mount am
sheep, but these, too. were the same
as killed in other parts of Alaska. IN
fact / saw no new specimens or any
kind " animals or BIRDS
Above Timber Land.
When Mr.. Sheldon went into the Nc
Kinley district in July OF last year. he
chartered a steamer TO carry his sup
plies up the Kantishna, and he then
used pack horses TO the head OF the
Toklat, where he established headquar-
tiers. He had Kid Carstons. the noted
guide OF the Tanana running between
Fairbanks and his cabin all winter car
rying in supplies and taking out pelts
and specimens OF game. During Decem-
Der and January Mr., Sheldon made his
way up the slopes oS Mckinley to see
TO what altitude sheep and other game
rOamed in midwinteT. He lived above
timber line for some time. Mr.. Sheldon
has hundreds Of photographs OF game
in its Wild state.
Mr. Sheldon has Travelled from Mex
leo to the Arctic circle. and spent one
summer at the head OF the Pelly and
Mcmillan rivers in the Yukon with Sell
Gus. the great African hunter, made IA
nous by Rider Hagsard in she" as Al
Ian Quatermain. While In Seattle, Mr..
Sheldon was the guest of Edgar Ames
at the Country Club, and was entertain
ed at the University Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
CARS FOR CUPID
BRAND-NEN IDEA
Honeymooners and Elopers
to Have Private Travelling
Accommodations.

BALTIMORE, Aug I7.-Special cars
for the convenience and comfort Of
clipping and newly welded couples are
TO mark the acme of interurban electric
railway service. Love may now laugh
at locksmiths and travel on trolley cars.
Carefully guarded plans for the In
1usuraton OF such a service by the ad-
d-tion Of several limited cars exclusive
J.. Tor this purpose, to run between Bal
ulnore and Washington, leaked out al
the offices OF the Washington. Baltimore
and Annapolis Electric Railway Com
pany here this morning.
While definite confirmation Of the re-
port cannot be had, owing 10 the alb
5ence from the city of J. n. shannahan,
vice president and general manager
enough is known Of the plans 10 state
that the service may go into effect on
September /.
Next to Niagara Fails, Washington
probably is the mecca OF ~Jnore couples
on their honeymoon tours than any
other place in the United States. It is
estimated that in the month Of June
and In the months Of September and Oc-
tober between 500 and 1000 newly wed
ded pairs visit the National CAPITAL
every day.
They ike to be alone, away from the
gaze Of the curious, especially while
travelling. and II is understood that fol
this reason chiefly the railway officials
have decided to put on accommodation
to meet the circumstances.
Then. too, clipping couples Of both
cities like 10 slip over from one city q
the other 10 have the nuptial knot tied
While there are not so many OF these
they also are 10 be accommodated.
The idea, while d new one in America
has been tried out satisfactorily or
one Of the high speed interurban lines
OF Germany and has so met the ap.
prevail Of marrying couples there thai
the revenue Of the road has been ma.
terialiy increased since the beginning Of
the service.
In connection with the special cal
service an information bureau viii b
established at which young patrons OF
the road viii be enabled TO get the
names Of the ministers Of the two cite.
and such other information as they may
gneed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
CASE SHOULD REST
UPON ITS MERITS
Bar Association Recon-
mends ChangeS-Blames
TechnicalitieS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-That purely
technical points shall no longer eonsti-
tute grounds for appeal IN either crimi-
nal or civil cases, but that decisions
shall be made on the merits of the case
alone. IS the enac.ment asked for BY
the recommendation Of the American
Bar Association.
The committee appointed at the last
annual meeting to draft recommended
tons TO prevent desdy1s ana unnecessary
cost in litigation. will present such
recommendation ct the next annual
meeting in Seattle. August . 10 Is. The
most serious phase OF the question. the
coEtmitLee says, is the growing DISPOSE
ton in both civil and criminal courts. IN
many jurisdictions, to dispose Of appeals
upon technical grounds The commit
tee thinks the rule for reversal should
not be based on reversible error On tho
par Of the courts below, but upon the
merits Of the case upon the record.
The adherence 70 the policy Of strict
legal rules for each party and reversal
for any infraction thereof. the com
mittee says. makes the trial OF a case
q game, IN which the one wins who
plays the most skiIlfuily. the merits OF
the controversy having no part" IN
restricted right 10 writ Of error n
criminal cases causes fragrant abuses in
judicial procedure as they are often
sued out solely for delay. the recon-
The COMMITTEES wiz submit the draft
OF an act TO amend the judicial prOce-
dure Of courts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
MOTORIST KILLED
RACING ON TRACK
Another Barely Escapes
Death, But Makes New
Worlds Record.

NEW YORK. Aug. 17.-Death in a
swift and tragic manner came yester-
day TO William Sunny Briggs. Of Bos-
ton. a professional bicycle rider, at the
Clifton Stadium, Passaic, y. J. His
motorcycle. dashing along at mile in
a minute and two seconds, became un-
manageable. hurtled through q fence
and sped beneath the raised floor OF the
grandstand. The mans neck was
broken his face was literally smashed
in. and his right arm fractured. He
died on the way 70 Mountainside Hos
pitaL
Sunny" was riding a machine owned
by John Shotwen. OF Brooklyn. Two
weeks ago ShotweTs life was endan-
gered on the same vehicle when the
handlebars became loose. Briggs. un-
daunted by this ominous precedent.
pushed the motorcycle 10 its limit OF
speed and was whiZZIng like a streak
when ne was observed to lean over and
squITm.
The cycle swerved slightly, and in an
instant Briggs had crashed through the
railing. The vehicle struck a stanchiOn
and reeIed 70 one side, striking stiu
another.
Thrown Twenty Feet
Before the heavy racing machine fell
On its side, Briggs was pitched twenty
feet over the handIebars, and fell on
the base Of his skull.
Hundreds Of men and women witness
ed the tragedy The women. scream
ing. turned their faces from the spectu.
Gle. and many hurried from the grounds.
Had spectators been banked on the side
of the track. as there usually are during
big events. II is probable several would
have met death.
4 short time afterward the tive-mile
race was started. Jake De Roster and
Carl Ruden had narrow escapes in It.
De Roster sped around the saucer-Iike
track at exactly a mile minute, when
his machine wavered and its side struck
tho fence. ripping big SplInters from II.
The spectators gasped, expecting rep
etition OF the Briggs tragedy. But De
Rosier knew the track, and that know !
cdge saved his life. He veered in a
dash, and shot down the incline. re-
Stunning control Of the motorcycle and
winning the race
Breaks Worlds Record.
He broke the worlds record for the
I'VE miles, despite the handicap he had
undergone and the nervous strain inn
posed upon him by the mishap. Ruben 5
machine. pounding like mad behind De
Rosters skidded at the spot where
Briggs had come 10 grief. but the rider
was equal to the occasion and he IS
capped unnamed.
About the same time, at MontcIair
y. J. John Filkius, q mOtOrcyc!ist, re-
ceived irjuries which probably will cause
his death. He was spinning along Glen
ridge avenue when an automobile Cwn-
Cd by F. l. DwyeT. al East Orange law
Yer, came into view. Dyer and his
chauffeur, Ivers Simpson. were in the
car. FilkIus did Lot reduce speed, IL Is
said, when ne neaTed the auto, and ht
crashed into il with terrific force. His
skull is fractured and he received in
ternaI injuries, The chauffeur was ar
rested and held 10 await the result o.
FIkins injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
Helen MaLoney's Bridal Goqvn
To Cost $4,000; Veil $4,000
Finest Trousseau Ever Made Ordered by Oil Magnate
for Daughter Who Is to Wed Samuel Clark
son Soon.

OF Nine. Danstan yesterday gave q gem
eral description OF the wedding gown.
She said:
The gown will be conventional in de-
sign, but the materials viii represent
the richest lace and satins procurable.
Yards upon yards Of the finest lace will
trim tie $4,000 dress. and the veil, OF
great length and beautiful design, will
come from Brussels and alone cost
5000. The train VIII be of unusual
length, aI.S win be a mass OF delicate
lace"
On THURSDAY Mr.. Humes, attorney for
Mr.. MaionCy. will appear before Justice
Mccall in the supreme court and ASK
that the i-terlocutory decree OF annul-
meut OF tie marriage OF Miss MalOney
10 Arthur Osborne be made permanent
There fS also weil-defined report that
special dispensation has been received
from Rome which viii enable Miss Ma
lOney and Mr.. ClarksOn TO be married
by a priest of the Catholic Church This
is one Of the greatest wishes Of tht
father and mother
Mousignor Fox, vicar general OF IN,
diocese Of Trenton. IN which Spring
Lake lies, said yesterday:
1T is probable that a Papal dispense
ton has been obtained by Mr.. MaIoney
on the showing made before the referet
In the Osborne annulmeut proceedings
The church does not recognize annul
ment OF marriage any more than IL doe
divorce. But IL is said that IN this cas-,
the court holds that no marriage wa
performed.
In spite OF the repeated refusals o.
the family TO publicly confirm the re
port that Miss Maloney and Mr.. Clark
son were 10 be married as soon as th'
interlocutOFy decree Of anuulment wa
made public, the statement, It is believ
ed. may be accepted as authoritative