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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
MUST DRILL AGAIN.
WOuld.be Bremen Will Meet Sat-
 urday Afternoon.

City Clerk William H. Sandland was busy this afternoon sending out letters to the candidates for the fire department, informing them that the drill which was interrupted last Saturday afternoon by an alarm of fire will be continued the coming Saturday. Time, o'clock; place, City hall; inspecting committee, Chief Snagg and .e commissioners of the safety board.
 The eand.dates, about 32 strong, were on hand last Saturday after noon, and some of them were not enjoyin~ the druI a bit when an alarm of fire caused postponement of the drill. The ladder scaling will be continued, and it is hinted that the applicants will be asked to do little jumping into the nets.
 The drill which is anything but easy is in ! way making several of the applicants begin to think they do Tt really wish to become mem bers of the department after all. Moreover the rumors in the air that the beard has already picked it's men, and that the drill is only for appearances sake has also dampen- ed the ardor of many of the candi- dates. .ne story that the six new flremen are as good as chosen will keep many away, but in all proba- bility there will be goodly number on haEi to show what they can do at the hour appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
CANAL WILL SOON BE DONE.
Completed in Five Years and at Less
 Cost Than Supposed.

Washington, Aug 19.-That the Panama canal will be completed within five years and at much less cost to the government than has been generally supposed is the information which Colonel George w. Goethals, engineer in charge of the works, is expected to bring Secretary of War Wright from the isthmus next month.
 Colonel Goethals contemplates a trip to this country in September for the purpose of comforting with Secre- tary Wright on canal zone matters One of the subjects of discussion will be the estimates for the next year. to be submitted to congress at the com ing session.
 While here Colonel Goethals will make a trip to Oyster Bay to discuss the situation with the president He will return to Panama before the va- rious congressional committees arrive there early in November to inspect the work. -r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
TAFT NEEDS ELEPHANTS.
Should Be Prevented from Riding
 Horses, Says George T. Angel.

Horses, Says George T. Angell.
 Boston, Aug 19.-If George T.. Angell, president of the Massachu- setts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has his way, Candidate William H. Taft has taken his last horseback ride.
 Tt Is outrageous cruelty to ani- mals," said Mr Angell last night. for big 300 pound man like Taft to ride a horse about the country.
 Tt ought to be stopped at once. No teamster or any one who knows anything about animals would think of loading a horse down.
 T do not doubt the stories sent out from Hot Springs that the horses s legs have been wrenched and strained. Something should certain ly be done about 1t. No man weigh ing 300 pounds has any business on a horses back. If he must ride, let him use an automobile or an ele- phant. .-a
 II have read these dispatches con- corning Taft's riding abilities and my heart goes out to the horses. It is cruelty to dumb animals in an ag- gravated form. No wonder his friends exclaimed: How about the horses?' That question was in my mind at that time. Not only must the limbs of the horses he rode have been strained, but their entire sys- tenn must have endured severe wrenching. cannot say just the weight faithful horse should carry, but do say that an elephant is the only animal living to-day capable of carrying man of Taft's stature."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
WORK OF JURY.
Investigation of ihe Springfield RioIiDg is Now on- De.
 Dsrlure of Troops.
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Springfield, Aug 19.-With the de- parture of two regiments of infantry and the beginning of the special grand jury's investigation of the re- cent riots, this city to-day saw the first steps taken toward resumption of normal conditions. The First and Fourth regiments which, together with the Eighth, are scheduled to participate in the regular army maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harri- son, Indianapolis, early next month, were the organizations to begin the evacuation of the capitol. Riots are still threatening in certain portions of the community and it is practical ly certain that portion of the troops here, probably the cavalry, will be retained in the service of the state for some time.
 The First infantry left on the Chi- cago & Alton at 10 o'clock to-day. This avoids aKnkakee, where one of the members of the regiment bay oneted Earl Nelson while the com mand was en route to pringfeld. No official of the state was willing to &C., knowledge that the change in route had been made because of the trou- ble there, but it was broadly hinted that this was one of the determining factors in the selection of the route to be travelled.
 Governor Deneen last night order ed home the First and Fourth regi- ments of Illinois militia. There still remain 2,00O troops to keep watch over the city.
 Private Joseph Klein, of Company A. is the only member of the First regiment who regrets the end of field service. AS soon as his active service ends he will be liable to ar rest and trial in the civil courts at Kankakee on charge of murder, the result of the fatal stabbing of Earl Nelson. It is probable Attorney Gen eral Stead will defend Klein. An at tempt may be made to arrest Klein when the train passes through Kan kakee on the way to Chicago.
 There was no violence of import ance in Springfield last night. The disturbances being limited to vandal- ism and several fist fights. In one of these small crowd of white men and boys set upon a negro and beat him severely. He managed to break away and is said to have left the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
THREE FIREMEN KILLED.
s.----sz Two Floors of Burning Building Fall
 on Men in Cellar.

London, Ont, Aug 19.-Three firemen were killed and a fourth was dangerously hurt when the floors of burning building fell up- on them. The dead are: Fire Chief Lawrence Clark, Foreman McQuain, Fireman J. Cockburn.
 The fire broke out in the basement of Westrnan's hardware store. The firemen were in the cellar trying to get at the source of the flames when the first and second floors of the building crashed through on them. The fire developed to be burning worse on the top floor.
 Cockburi., who is sergeant of the Seventh regiment, was in the cellar with the chief when he met his end. The cellar had much wa ter in 1t ard if the men were not instantly killed they were drowned. Their bodies have not been recov- cred. Fireman Ferguson, who was hurt in another part of the crash, was taken to hospital. The loss viii Le $50,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
THE DEATH RECORD
Seven Sentences Handed Down al St Petersburg. WskiDg
 26 for inc Day.

St Petersburg, Aug 19.-The hand ing down of seven more sentences of death was reported to-day, making the total for one day, yesterday. throughout the empire. 26 and con stituting a sinister record.
 There were two executions yester- day. The newspapers have ceased to publish statistics of this kind in or der to maintain their circulation in the provincial cities, where the pub lication of death sentences is prohib- tied. A second unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday to assassinate the chief of police of Pyatigorsk, M Von Oglio. Theree men emptied their re- volvers at the chief, but failed to hit him. The police shot down one of the revolutionists, but the other two escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
G. o. P. HARD UP.
An Appeal to Be Made for Money to
 Run Campaign.

Chicago, Aug. 19.-An appeal to the rank and file of the republican party for aid in financing the nation al campaign will be sent throughout the western states to-day by Fred w.. Upham, assistant treasurer of the national committee. In order to ex- pedite the work lists of men from whom subscriptions are expected have been prepared and within a week or two it is believed, responses will be received from every state in the west. MT Upham in his appeal says:
 Both the New York and Chicago headquarters of the republican na- tional committee have been opened and the work of the campaign is we'll advanced. The election of MT Taft and MT Sherman is essential to the welfare of this country and perfect organization is necessary to elect them. To secure a perfect organiza- tion, the national committee must be literally supplied with funds. Con- gress recently enacted a statute mak- ing 1t lawful to solicit money for political purposes from corporations. All the funds therefore, for the cam paign must be supplied by individ- uals. You are requested to bring this matter to the attention of your business associates and ask each to send a check. Please be as liberal as possible as 1t will take a large amount of money to pay the expenses of organization, the postage, printing. speaking bureaus and various details that are absolutely necessary to sue cess.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
RUNNER HAYES HOME.
What the Man Who Won Marathon
 Race Has to Say.

New York, Aug 19.-J. J. Hayes, winner of the Marathon race in the Olympic games; J. B. Taylor, one of the competitors in the 400 metre race; J. H. Patterson, jumper, and seevral other participants in the games, were passengers on the Oceanic. which arrived to-day from Southampton.
 Concerning the English attitude toward the American athletes Hayes said: The English press was mani festly unfair, but do not think It truly represented the English pa pers. The papers conceded us no chance whatsoever in carrying off the Marathon prize, and when we did win the pill was consequently all the harder for them to swallow. The Italian contestant was disqualified so quickly that there should be no very strong protest of unfair treatment" |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19

ed for Savin Rock where the field day games were held this afternoon. at which a number of the Olympia ath- Ietes were to compete.
 The local Hibernians left for New Haven this morning on special cars and made an excellent showing as they marched down West Main street to the strains of inspiring music by Fulton's American band. Several friends of the order went down with the boys and later in the day the trolley did a rushing busi- ness. aimost every car that left ths center for the Elm City being crowded by men. women and chil- dren. most of whom were making the trip to see the big parade which started al 1T o'clock. It was a big day for New Haven and the bust ness men down there reaped a rich harvest. Large numbers socked iu from all parts of the state. all with lots of money and willing to spend some Of fi 60 that by the time the convention closes the town vill bs in several thousand dollsrsl
 Great interest Is centered ia the convention which opens tomorrow in Nusic hall There is some rivalry for the position Of state secretary. a position rop held by gohn ?. Shee- hsr of this city. and vho has the unanimous indorseuent of the b. cal civisious for rs-elsstion-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
DEAD AND MUrILATED.
Work of Rescuing Imprisoned Min.
 CTS Rtaeals Horrible Sight.

Work of Rescuing Imprisoned Min.
 CTS Rtseals Horrible Sight.
 Wigan, England, Aug l9.-It is not believed that a single man of the 70 miners who were entombed by an explosion which occurred yes terday in the May Pole coal mine here survived the disaster. The four men reported rescued yesterday were engaged in an adjoining building The ventilating fan which was put out of order by the explosion was repaired this morning and the mine having been cleared of gases the rescue party again descended. The sight which met their eyes was hor- rifying. Not far from the bottom of the shaft IS bodies were found all frightfully mutilated. Legs and arms had been blown of and heads battered almost beyond recognition
 The management of the mine de- clares that between so and 70 men were under ground at the time of the explosion, and that there Is 10 hope that any one will be brought out alive. The women and chill dren, however. who remained at the pit head all night refuse to leave until the bodies of their dead are brought to the surface. Nothing else will convince them of the hopeless ness of waiting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
CITY NEWS.

Miss Nellie Bowling of Beacon street has returned from a vacation at Laurel beach.
 Detective William keegan and family of Beacon street are on a va- cation to New London.
 Miss Lillian c. Quinlan and Miss Margaret V. Kelly have returned from a two weeks vacation at Wal nut beach.
 Miss Katherine Marie Casey. bookkeeper at Moriarty's undertak- ing rooms, is spending a vacation at Woodmont and Hastings-on-the-Hud- son.
 Miss Pauline Bell of Grand street and Miss Madolyn Reeves of Cooke street nave returned from Bantam lake. where they were camping the past 10 days.
 The annual report of the Brass City Lumber company was filed at the town clerks oflce to-day. Fred Joyce of Somerville. Mass, is presi- dent: Charles Schumaker of Maiden. Mass, vice-president: Albert Sehu- maker of t4.Is city, secretary and treasurer. me officers are the d. recfors.
 Frederick Carter. a son of the late Calvin H. Carter. for many years a prominent resident of Waterbury was in town to-day looking up titles tO property on Grand street which is to be taken for the Approach. '' The number of titles to this property is large. but the half of them do not amount to anything For example it appears that half a century ago or more Mr Dutton. father of Mrs W. E. Thoms. the mayors wife, deeded a strip of land there to some body with a stipulation that it never should be occupied by a building in which liquor was offered for sale There wss some slight hitch in this which was gos around without any troubSe or expense to anybody. IL was somewhat differ enf with Mr Carter, vho divides his time between New York and San rancisco. and vas in the neigh borhr-s = the latter pIscs when he was notified to come cu 10 the hearing After looking into the case he found that his interest ia the matter vss merely technical and he tho1ght t rss s- nonsense to have notified Asm st all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
GREENWICH UNDERTAKER. Attached Automobile for $500 for
 Killing His Valuable Dog,

Greenwich. Aug 19.-Fred H. Knapp, a local undertaken. has at tached the automobile of Mrs F. c. Whittemore, daughter of A. T. Dema- rest, the New York carriage manufac- turer, who died last month, for the sum of $500. which he claims as dam- ages for the killing of his valuable English setter dog by the machine att tached. He alleges that the dog was within its rights on the highway and that the automobile was on the wrong side of the road. According to the laws of Connecticut animals have the same rights on the highway as human beings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
MANIAC ATTACKS WOMAN.
Police Rescued Her and Dr Mary
 Crawford Jumped to Her Seat.


 Crawford Jumped to Her Seat. New York, Aug. l9.-Twice seized by the throat .by a powerful maniac whom she had been called to attend. pr Mary Crawford. New York's only woman ambulance surgeon. narrow ly escaped being killed yesterday. Herman Pemerantz had made two attempts to kill his wife when the police broke open his house and sub dued him Then they rang for the ambulance and Miss Crawford answered the call She was not dis mayed by the wild cries of the mad man and was ministering to him when he broke away from the police men and caught her at the throat. She was no sooner rescued than she resumed her professional task and when the man was secured and taken into the ambulance she jumped onto her accustomed seat af the head of the patient
 Two policemen accompanied he-. but Pemerantz once more broke loose and attacked Dr Crawford again The attack knocked her on the ambulance. but her injuries were only slight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
DEMOCRATS CONVENE.
The sta.e Central Committee Ap-
 points an Executive Body.

New Haven, Aug 19.-The state democratic central committee met in this city to-day to talk over campaign matters. Owing to the great throng at the hotel due to the big parade, the session was brief one. Chairman Comstock was au- thorized to appoint a finance com mittee of as many members as he saw fit and at whatever time he thought most opportrne. The fol- lowing executive committee was ap- pointed: P. H. Connolly of Dan bury, B. F. Mahan of New London, J. B. Martin of New Haven, Mir Griffin of Middlesex county. T. H. Kehoe of New Britain, George For ster of Rockville, Mir Sullivan of Litchfield county. Windham county will be selected later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Trial in October.

New York, Aug 19.-It is probable that the Hains brothers will be placed on trial for. the killing of William K. Annis early in October, The district attorney of Queens county will apply to the governor for the assignment of some supreme court justice to sit in extraordinary session. At Fort Hancock special guard has been placed over the guar ters of General Mains and the chil- dren of Captain Hains, because the family has been greatly annoyed by inquisitive and obnoxious visitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
ANOTHER BANKER GONE.
Got Nearly s1oo.oOo Before He Took
 His Departure.

Dresden, Aug 19.-Herman Rek- ert, cashier of the Dresdner bank. dis appeared yesterday after having em- bezzIed over a considerable period. He left a letter. confessing the deed ans saying tha; he intended to commit suicide. He has been an official of the bank for thirty four years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
WERE STRUGGLED IN
Custom Officials Nab a Loi oi Rare and Costly 1biBgs Be.
 longing 10 Mrs Gardner.

Chicago, Aug 19.-Customs off, cials to-day seized tapestries, pictures and other objects of art, valued at sS0.000, belonging to Mrs John l.. Gardner of Boston, which were to go to her palace in Back Bay, and which, it is claimed, were brought into this country as household goods in the name of a relative and valued only at $s,OO0.
 Boston, Aug 19.-Mrs Gardner re- fused to discuss in any way the re- port of the seizlfre of art goods in Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Thar Need Not Attrnd.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug 1s.-After a conference between sx-Goyeruor Stone. counsel for Harry K. Thaw and Roger O'Mara. his receiver in bakruptev. it has been decided that the presence of Thaw at the first meeting of his creditors. to be held here September :. viIi. not be requir- ed The date of his appearance here fl his presence should be required Ia- ter. will depend ca future develop ments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Man and Wife Killed.

Minneapolis, Aug 19.-John Giuck. Boer. and his wife were killed today at Lake Minnetonka. in a collision between their automobile and a train. Two other occupants were so badly injured that they may die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Bryan Gets His Mule.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb. Aug 19.- William J. Bryan to-day received from the Minnesota state aricultural society the long expected trick mule which is to be the mascot of the party this fall. MT Bryan said he was going to have caucus of the newspaper correspondents to select a name for the mascot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Hendrick Wins Prize.

New York, Aug 1s.-Frank Hen drick, a lawyer of this city, was to- day awarded s150. the prize offered by the republican congressional com mittee. for the best essay on why the republican party should be success full In November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
coroner's Jury Investigates.

Springfield, Ill, Aug 19.-The in- Quiry into the lynehing of Scott Bur ton was begun before a eoroner's jury here to-day. Many of those who testified described the scene, but not one of them when questioned who was in the crowd, and their memories failed them utterly when it came to describing individuals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-To buy building lots, central location, with or without building. For sale or exchange, one family house, all improvements, north end. Address Democrat. box D. S-19-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
NI,~r. Wm yot Strsk.

Pittsburg. Aag fs-Frsncis shsshan- president of the United Nine Workers Of America Ia this district. said today that the Western PennsyIvznia coal miners rfII not strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
c1othier Won First Round.

Newport. R. l.. Aug I9.-w. J. Clothier of Philadelphia to-day de- feated R.. ID. Little of New York in the first round of the tennis match by three sets to love. The scores were e-2. e-2. s-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
Jessup for Postmaster.

Stamford. Aug 1s.-Nelson B. Jessup to-day received notification of his appointment as postmaster. to succeed the late Major Joshua A. Fessenden. Mir Jessup has been as- sistant postmaster since 1880.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19

There is 10 well defined storm area east of the Rocky mountains Cool. pleasant weather prevails gen. |snzlly in an sections. Conditions favor for this vicinity fsir weather with slightly higher tsupersturs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night: Thursday fair. somewhat cool Ter; light west to northwest winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-26

with the same results. Each time after
the red ants had disappeared a force of
the worker ants of the wood ant colony
came down and carried the lead and
wounded, both black and red, up the tree
to the hollow. Now and then a wounded
red ant would close on a black ant thus
engaged, and never letting up would
soon bring that ant to the condition OF
those that It had come down TO carry off
the field. And a strange thing during all
this excitement in the colony and the fierce
battles was that there would be never a
break in the regularity OF that procession
OF the ants that were carrying the refuse
from the mine and bearing It to the dump.
Those ants were evidently seeing their
duty and doing It, regardless Of wal or
rumor Of war.
THAT work, having been pushed with
a greatly increased force OF ants during
the last few days OF It, ceased about July l.
and 1 presume the ant home was then
finished. Ants OF all kinds 1. the colony
having since then been busy carrying in
and storing supplies. l suppose for the
winter. If that old apple tree trunk should
be cut in twain what wonderful things
we undoubtedly would see in the home and
home life Of that colony Of great ants"