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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
YOUNG BURGLARS
WOUND IS FATAL
Edgar ENNIS, Who Was Shot
Friday Morning Dies at
The Hospital.
8. .------ --
LAST CHAPTER IN SAD STORY
LAST. CHAPTER IN SAD STORY
Leaves i, Widow and Three Children i'll
Destitute Circumstances, Youngest
Being Seven Months Old.

Edgar Enms, the young man who
was shot Friday morning by Albert
Richardson, proprietor OF the Port
land bakery, $50 Second East street.
while ENNIS was robbing the bakery,
died at 5 o'clock this morning at st.
Marks hospital from the wound he
received while resisting arrest. The
young man was shot in the right side
of the back, the bullet penetrating vital
parts of the abdomen and from the
moment the nature of the wound was
known, no hope was held out for his
recovery. He displayed remarkable
vitality, however, but shortly after last
midnight began to sink, and passed
away at the time stated. The body
was taken to the S. NJ. Taylor under
taking parlors and the funeral will
be held at the chapel there at52 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon.
The story Of En,ns. who was known
to the police as Ames, is a most sad
one. About two years ago he was
arrested on the charge Of grand lar
ceny, the allegation being that he stole
a typewriter from q west Second South
VI.
He escaped prosecution on the charge
and since that time he and his wife
did ianltor work in various buildings.
Recently he made a living by baking
pies and cakes and selling them on
the street. 1t was not known at the
time that he had been stealing the
supplies for his wares, but on Friday
morning he was caught in the act OF
robbing the Portland bakery.
Mr. Richardson, proprietor OF the
place, had missed articles from the
bakery, such as flour, cakes, pies
sugar. butter, etc, and determined TO
watch for the thief. Friday morning
about O'clock he heard some one In
the place and saw Enlrns turn on an
electric light and proceed to gather
up what material he wanted. He called
upon ENNIS to stop, but the latter
started to run. and Richardson shot
him. ,Enlms was taken to. the emer-s
gency hospital and later to ST. Marks.
The man was 26 years of age and
was married. He leaves a wife and
three children, the youngest being
seven months old and the eldest not
yet four years of age. Mrs. EmIns
is grief stricken over the affair, and
the family is in Strengthened circum-
stances. A few days ago a collection
was taken up to.help the Unfortunate
ones now deprived of husband and
father, and steps are being taken to
assist them for the future. f
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
SACRED DUTY OF EVERY
WOMAN TO BECOME A VENUS

Chicago, Dec. 2a.-susanne cocroft.
In an address TO her sex, says 1t Is
the sacred duty of every woman to be-
come a Venus
Glossy hair, pearly teeth, the
glistening eye said Miss Cocroft, are
not signs of woman's vanity. They are
the powerful tools that she may WELD
for good. and it is her duty to use
them. Beauty Is educative, A graceful
statue. beautiful landscape, educates
and inspires. Why should not the
graceful form or the beautiful face do
the same?
Nowadays men haven't time to
visit art galleries. but woman can
bring the beauties of the art galleries
into the home Every woman can be
a Venus. You can't change bone. to
be sure, but you can change the mold
of flesh to suit yourself y
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
CHICAGO AND GOVERNMENT
HAVE "A WATER QUESTION

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Attorneys and en-
gineers representing the United States
government and the sanitary district
have been in conference at the fed
eral building in an attempt to reach
an agreement with regard to the gov
ernment's suit to enjoin the sanitary
districts proposed scheme to divert the
flow of the Calumet river and double
the amount Of water taken daily from
Lake Michigan. The problem to be
determined is whether the diverting of
the flow OF the Calumet river and con-
sequent taking OF an additional five
thousand cubic feet of water per sec-s
ond from Lake Michigan will lower
the level Of the lake so as to render
useless for large vessels the harbors on
the lake which the government has
constructed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23

Wilson hotel on Second South and
was thought to be prosperous. He
came here from Des Moines, Ia,
where he has relatives. Soon after the
shooting. the wife and daughters were
notified. The latter range in age from
6 to 16 years.
A peculiar feature of the affair is,
the fact that the lock on the front
door had been broken off as though hit
by a sledge hammer and those in the
place at the time declared they knew
nothing about it, That these men are
concealing something, is the belief
OF the police.
One man. who refused to give his
name to the police or newspapers, stated
that he had known Peterson for many
years and could not imagine why he
shot himself. He stated emphatically
that Peterson had not been drinking
and that there was no reason, so far
as he knew, why the man should wot-
ry over financial affairs and he also
declared that Peterson'S1 home life was
most pleasant.
II Is known that shortly before the
suicide insurance adjusters We're ut the
place and had an Interview with Pc
terson. What the purport Of that in
sterview was no one seems to know. or
If those present do know, they refuse
to state. II Is rather significant how
ever. that following the talk With the
insurance men Peterson Went to the
basement and shot himself.
A PATHETIC INCIDENT.
a pathetic Incident connected with
tho affair happened shortly after II
O'Clock when 4 daughter OF Mr.. Peter
son, not Knowing Of the tragedy, called
at her fathers place OF business for
lunch. She is attending the High
n, 4 n 8. ~
The noon hour. Today she found the
door locked and she stood gazing into
the windows her manner indicating
surprise and apprehension.
A young man In a store next door
stepped out, and asked her ii she had.
seen her mother. Upon receiving a.
negative reply, he told her that per-.
haps she had better go home, as he
understood there WAS some kind OF
trouble at the house. The girls lip.
quivered perceptibly as she walked
rapidly away.
That Peterson's act was prompted by.
arising from Insurance.
difficulties is believed by some Of his.
neighbors and friends. 1t WAS known
that several conferences with adjust
ers had taken place, with the fna. re-
suit that a refusal was made to pay
for any alleged losses.
One of the first, il not the first man,
TO see the body of Peterson lying in
the basement was C. L. Taylor. Mr.
Taylor declined to talk on the subject,
when seen later at his own office. fur
tler than to say II practically didn't
see him. Ibis brother-in-law told me-
who he was" and at this Mr.. Taylor
flew out OF his office, leaving the door
open.
On the sidewalk a reporter got in
just one questions: WAS there any
difficulty over Insurance. None at
all, none at all replied Mr.. Taylor, as
he hurliedly entered an Office other
than his own and closed the door.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
PATENTS FOR wEsTERNERs.

Washington. D. c.. Dec Jonn
r. Cortner has been appointed post
master at Jireh. Converse Co.. Wyo..
vice Theron 8. Grant, resigned
Patents issued: Utah e. A. Midge-
ly Salt Lake City, gradSated low
pressure steam and water inlet valve;
b. j.. Porter and n. Burlington. Salt
Lake City, stockfeeding apparatus.
Idaho-O. Gunther, Kellogg, sash
lock; NJ p. Sims, NezPerce, vehicle
brake. Wyoming C. r.. Cochrane,
Meeteetse, toy pistol.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
CARNEGIE BELL EVED TO BE
BACK In STEEL BUSINESS.

Chicago. Dec. 2S.The Record Herald
in a news article under a New York
date says:
'.The Impression gained in many
quarters from Andrew Carnegie's tes-
timony before the house ways and
means committee that the Laird of Ski
sbo is back in tho steel business again
is further strengthened in Wall street.
where 1t is reported on what was said
tn be excellent authority that he is
tte5real power in Charles III. Schwab's
Bethlehem Steel company. In other
words, Garnegie's common sense and
schwab's genius are thought to be tray
cling in double harness gain
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23

received at the state department
through the Brazilian minister as Car
sacas expressing the wish of Vice Presi
dent Gomez to settle satisfactorily all.
international questions between the
United States and Venezuela, and for
the presence OF an American warsiip.
at La Gnaira,
w. i. Buchanan has been appointed
as q. special commissioner to repres-,
ent the United tSates III any negotia-l
lions which may be had and is now
aboard the cT,liserE North Carolina, on
her WaNSsto{ Venezuela.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
CAsTELLANE5 CHILDREN.

Public Prosecutor Recommends They.
BE Left With Their Mother.
e Paris, Dec. 23.-M. Matter, the public
prosecutor, was heard today in the suit
brought by Count Bonl de Castellane
against his former wife, who was Miss
Anna Gould, in which he asks that the.
custody of his three children be award
ed to his mother. The public prosecu-
tor recommended that the children be
left in the custody of their mother,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
..nArnnousE john, Nor curry

Chicago, Dec esAlderman Bath
house, John Coughlin. accused of as
sault and battery on newspaper
photographer named At@ell, was found
not guilty today.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
PRIVATE .. H. HOLT's CASE.
Guilty Without Capita, Punishment,
Was Verdict OF the Jury.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 2ss."Guilty
without capital punishment was the
verdict Of the jury in the trial Of
Private James II. Holt iii the United
States district court for the murder;
of Bandsrnan johnson May S. at
Fort Worden, the penalty is fixed by
law at imprisonment for life. Judge
Hartford announced that sentence
would be passed in Holt's case on
Jan. 4.
The jury deiberatlY nearly "a
hours before arriving at the verdict.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
RELATIONS WITH VENEZUELA.

Washington Probably Will Soon Re
# sumo Them.
Washington. Dec, ga resumption
of American diplomatic relations with
Venezuela is at hand.
An official commuric ation has been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
DUTCH WARsHlPs ORDERED
TO CEASET THEIR ACTIVITY

The Hague. Dec. 2s.-The depart
ments of marine and colonial affairs
have sent Geographic instructions to
the commanders OF the Dutch warsfips
in Venezuelan waters to cease further
activity against Venexusla q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23
THRUST REVOLVER
into HIS MOUTH.
"A. NJ. Peterson Shoots Himself,
Following Visit Of lnsur-
ance Adjusters.
MYSTERY sHRouDs AFFAIR.
Those Who the Police Think Know
Something of the Case Refuse
10 Discuss 1t.
BulIctin-a:3 u. m.-A. NJ, Peter.
on died at st. Marks hospital at :::o
this afternoon.

NJ. Peterson, aged about 40 years.
proprietor of the Baltimore oyster and
coffee house. b5 west First South
street, shot himself In the mouth at
1856 this morning in the basement of
the building. He is now at st. Marks
hospital and there is no possibility OF
his recovery from the wound
The bullet, from a 32 caliber ham
amerless revolver, entered the mouth at
the margin of the of the gums and
ranged upward into the brain. The
shemorrhage forced the right eye prac
tically out of it's socket and brain tis-
sue was scattered over the mans face
and hat He was taken to the emer-
gency hospital Immediately after the
Shooting and DR.. Stewart, city physi-
clan. wns summoned. The physician
did what he could to stop the flow of
blood and ordered Peterson sent to tho
hospital DIR. Stewart stated that the
bullet had pcntrated the brain and
that there was practically no chance
whatever of recovery.
For some time Peterson has con-
Quoted the restaurant at the place
named Last Sunday night there was
"a fire in the building and his stock
was considerably damaged. The place
was closed for repairs and was to have
been opened at S o'clock this morning.
Peterson was there in company with q
Gus Lind, and cook
named John Granfelt. and two or three
others. Peterson went into the base
nlent, a long dark room under the
restaurant while the others We're up-
stairs. Suddenly shot was heard and
those upstairs hastened to the base
anleit Lind was first to reach the
place and found Peterson weitering IN
his blood on the cold stone floor. Word
was telephoned to the police static,
and Detective Burt. Jaiier Ripies. "a
troll Driver Moore and News re-
porter hurried to the scene. Peterson
was living on the floor moaning piteons-
W but unconscious. BY his side was
q small hanInlerless revolver. and upon
examination 1t was found that every
cartridge had been exploded, The man
was placed on stretcher and taken
to the hospital. During the trip he
had several hemorrhages and lost q
large quantity of blood.
MYSTERIOUS SURROUNDINGS.
There is an air OF mystery surround
ing the tragedy. 3inasmuch as those who
We're with Peterson this morning re-
fused to talk about the affair, giving
evasive answers to questions asked by
the authorities and newspaper men.
Both Lind and Granfelt say they heard
the shot and rushed down the stairs,
but they denied all knowledge of the
cause of the frigbtful act. They de-
clared that Peterson's home life was
happy, and they did not believe that
worry was the cause, but the
latter reason is most strongly adj
vanced.
Peterson lived with his wife and three
daughters at 1875 Sixth East, For many
years he conducted bakery near the
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q. MRS. VAIL,s LETTER

This was the letter from which an
extract is printed above, and with the
exception Of one quotation, is In full as
follows:3 6tsli5,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-23

On the sidewalk reporter got in
Just one questions: WAS there any
difficulty over insurance. None at
all, none It all replied Mr.. Taylor, as
he 1urriedly entered an office Other.
than his own and closed the door.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
WATERylLL.E

Henry Moorehead of Bridgeport
was in the vile yesterday on Il bust
ness trip.
A few of the local Elks will attend
the minstrel show in Thomaston this
evening.
c. w. Bird has moved into the house
on Sprague street recently occupied
by Mr. Hanson.
William Webster is i'll at his home
on Terrace avenue suffering from an
attack Of the grip.
Robert Wolf of Boyden street has
returned from short visit with rela-
tives in Thomaston.
A leap year hayseed dance will be
given by the Waterville Engine Co
tomorrow night in Good Will hall.
The ladies Of. the Mothers club
held a cake and candy sale at
the Waterville drug store. this
afternoon, from to p. m. The
proceeds are to be used in defraying
expenses of the coming convention Of
April 9 and 10. To-day the pictures
came which were bought with the pro-
ceeds of the picture exhibit that was
held last term There are seven in
all, and they are beautiful. They are:
Brittany Sheep" by Rosa Bonheur,
"Can't You Talk" by Holmes, "Ar-
rival Of the Shepherds" by Lerolle,
Saved" by Landseer, ''Hiawatha,"
by Norris, "Pied Piper of Hamlin,"
by Kaulbach, and "Christ Among the
Doctors" by Hofmann.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
VIII Policeman Dodge Resign?

A report is in circulation to the eff
feet that Special Officer Martin d.
Dodge is contemplating handing in
his resignation to the board of ward-
en- and burgesses. Officer Dodge has
been a much talked of man during
the past few days and it is because
of the notoriety gained through the
clubbing ARRAY which took place last
Sunday between the two Crotty broth
ers and the officer above mentioned
There is little doubt but that the po-
liceman's club was freely used on
that occasion as the cuts on Patrick
Crotty's head will prove and whether
or not the policeman used good judg-
ment when he got mixed up in the
fight is question that many minds
are divided upon. There is one thing
that is certain, however, and that is
that no one regrets more than the
officer himself. that he used his club
for naturally he is good, genial fell
low. who would go out of his way to
accommodate, rather than do any one
harm. He has been a resident OF this
place for twenty years and has been
policeman for number of years
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Miss Hattie Stoddard is visitor in
New York city.
Robert Robinson, foreman for the
Pin company, is reported on tue sick
list.
There is no truth in the report that
Edward Champaign has purchased the
old railroad station.
A large number from Oakville at
tended the kettledrum given by the
members of Christ church in Water
town last evening.
p. l.. O'Brien has been appointed by
the government to carry the mails be-
tween the railroad station and the
post office and began his duties this
morning.
Miss Mary O'Connen of Wood
street received word yesterday of the
death of her aunt, Mrs Shea, at Wor-
cester and Miss OConnell left yester-
day to attend the funeral, which took
place this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
NUTMEG .GRATlNGS
Interesting items Boiled Down for
Uur Busy Readers

New Britain-The board OF health
held meeting last evening and de-
cided not to remove Paul Fogelgesang,
the barber who has smallpox, to the
ps.sthouse against his will. He re-
fused TO go and II was decided TO let
him remain where he is for the pres
ent. The board feels there is no dan
ger.
Hartford-wIth sixty beds in the
main building and forty more above
the chapel occupied every night, the
accommodations at the Open Hearth
are now being SO crowded that the
chapel is itself turned into lodging
house and. under the chargs OF a
Waterman. who keeps rousing fire
in the stove. nearly 1J0 men sleep In
the chairs and on the floor.
acknowledgements Hughes. the
IL years old daughter Of David Hughes
of Baltimore street ended week Of
romance last night in New britain
when she was arrested for masquer-
aiding i'm boys clothing. She has been
going about the state under the name
Of Burner. and since leaving her home
week ago yesterday. has been in
ColIlnsyille and KNOXVILLE. where she
had her hair cut short and worked in
a hotel for a few days.
Meridcn-The Connecticut state
Agricultural socIe;y decided yester-
day to hold its fair at Berlin the
third week in September. The de,is-
Jon was arrived at ut a meeting IL
the sociesy which was held In Meri-
den and which proved to he about the
warmest time the Silver City has sen
since the last municipal election. A
feature Of the meeting wac the ceu-
surfing Of a number Of undesirable
citizens who were held Responsible Tor
past failures when the fair was he'll
in Meriden-
New Britain-Anoiher attack was
made on Prosecuting Attorney Chsrles
II. Mitchell. the Fisher Of New Brit
ain I'm the matter Of enforcing the
SUNDAY law. at the meeting u the
common counril last night. in the
share q q resolution introduced Nv
Alderman Joseph ". HaIloran. calling
for the appssntuent q q commit-
tee to investigate alleged charges made
at the last cuunen meeting. IS the
charter gives she cguneiI power to "
move any ofHcer for neglect II duty
iacompeteRce a. misfeasanee in ofhce.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

Mr. and Mrs Howard B. futile are
spending a flew days in New York
|city.
number of Naugatuck people at
tended Polls last evening to see
Ethel Barrymore In Her Sister,"
Track Construction Inspector
Brown has transferred his headquart-
|ers to Naugatuck from Waterbury.
The Germania Mannchoer will
lgive an old time dance at Germania
hall Saturday evening, February 20.
The Young Mems Catholic Institute
will hold an important meeting this
evening in their rooms in the Neary
block.
Rev Sherrod Soule has gone to Suf-
| field to deliver an address to the stu
tdents of the Connecticut Literary in
stitute.
The Rev Father McCabe, formerly
a curate of st Francis church, but
now of Jewett City, was a guest at
the rectory Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs A. G. futile of Terrace
avenue left yesterday for North
Augusta, s. c., where they will spend
a few weeks vacation.
Frank J. Pytlik has gone to Mon
treal, Canada, where he has taken a
position as cutter in tailoring es-
Establishment in that city.
| Representatives Of the Price, Lee
company of New Haven, are now at
work in the borough preparing the
1908 directory for Naugatuck and
Waterbury.
N. G. Goodspeed, who has been Wis
lifting his brother-in-law, w. E. Hur-
burt, of Rubber avenue, for the past
few months, has left for his home in
Holland, Mass.
| Word has been received here of the
death of John Baldwin, former resi-
dent of this borough, which occurred
at his home in st GATHERINGS, Canada
a few days ago.
| Mayor Thomas L. Reilly of Meri-
den, who attended the Business Mems
banquet Tuesday night, was the guest
of Attorney and Mrs William j
Neary of Fairview avenue, during his
stay in the borough.
At the meeting Of the Naugatuck
Aerie of Eagles held Monday evening
Past President John P. Gubbins was
presented with handsome gold
charm emblematic of the order fol-
having passed through the various
chairs.
J. j. Murphy, secretary of the
Naugatuck Lumber and Coal COM
pany, was elected one of the board OF
directors of the Connecticut Retail
Lumber Dealers association at the
meeting held in New Haven last
Tuesday.
At the annual meeting of the Naug-
atuck Water company held Tuesday
evening the old board of directors
were reelected as follows: William
Ward, D. P. Mills, Harris White
more, Patrick j. Brennan and George
C. Ham. 1t was voted to increase the
capital stock from $175,000 to $780,
| 900
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Frank Norway has returned from
Hartford
Business at the Woolson factory con-
tinues dull.
Albert Sllilton is confined to the
house with the grip.
Mrs George Skilton, who has been
i'll for some time, is gradually fail
ing.
o. D. Estey has been confined to the
house with rheumatism for the past
week
Gordon Porter, who went south for
the benefit of his health, is at Column
bia, s. c.
William L. Kelley, travelling agent
for James. b. Woolson, has gone to
New York.
: The Skilton quatette did not go
TO Bethlehem last evening owing to
the illness of their leader, Albert Skill
ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20

and this Is the first time that his
name has been connected with any
thing of an unpleasant nature, and
he has always performed his duties
as an officer faithfully and well and
IL he has decided to avoid another OPP
portunity of getting mixed up in a
Sunday street brawl by resigning
from the force the department will
lose one of its best policemen, but
whether or not he Is to resign has not
been ascertained to a certainty.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20

Business Never Better!
Good Reasons For 1t. Saving Money
is to Make Money.
People have found they can make
big savings by buying at the A. & 2.
Quality best, prices low.
so DON'T LET OPPORTUNITIES
SLIP BY
AS no housekeeper can afford to miss
such values and the extra stamps we
offer.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-02-20

Auburn y. T. Feb. 20---People may
think thst I viii SIT and cry now. hut
thpy are very much mistaken | am
going 10 hape 10 the last said Chester
Gillette n his sister LuciIle through
The barS q TIE -c1ndenned- cell q
Auburn urfsaa. where ~ has been con-
euad sincp enavicsed of fhe murder q
Grace Brovn. hz sweetheart