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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
TORTOISE SHELL.
The Way the Plates Are Removed
 From the Animal.

The Way the Plates Are Removed
 From the Animal.
 The comb of tortoise shell has a very pale and translucent yellow. the only really valuable kind of shell.
 Many people think this pale, un. mottled shell the cheaper kind" the dealer said Do you know why? Be- cause the limitations are all made like this. n .z. ..... -.
 That Is one vulgar error about shell. Another Is that the tortoise is killed to get its shell casing. That is as absurd an error as it would be to say sheep was killed to get its wool.
 What is done Is this: The fisher- men, having caught tortoise, tie him and then cover his back with dry grass and leaves. They set fire to this stuff, 1t burns slowly. and the heat causes the thirteen plates of the shell to loosen at the joints. With a knife the plates are pried off, and afterward the tortoise is set free. The base, or root, of his shell is Intact and will grow again. If tortoises were killed to get their shell they would long since have become extinct.
 "No, no. Every tortoise Is, as 1t were. farm-a shell farm. Fishermen catch him regularly and with heat and knife gently remove his shell."- New Orleans Times Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
NEGRO KILLED
Policeman Smllh Shot Biw. vak' log Twelve Pistol Shot Deaths
 In Eight Days.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov 9.-With the killing last night of John Henry Adams, negro, by Policeman Smith twelve men have met death in Bir- mingham by pistols within the past eight days In addition to the quad- ruple tragedy last night, number Of other violent affairs have been re- ported in the city and suburbs yes terday. Joe Reed was shot and kill ed through window in an Ensley dance hall last night just after he had finished dancing with another mans partner. Edward St Claire was held up by an unknown high wayman in Bessemer late last night, and when he attempted to run the highwayman fired upon him, infiict- ing a dangerous wound Sam Unsen Bulgarian, was found dead in a pool of blood at his home in Ensley this morning. Louis Smith was placed in jail at Ensley yesterday for hitting another man in the head with rock and robbing him late Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
WITH DIGNITY
Lord Mayors Show Bad Float Win Old Time PrlSiIDg Press
 Turning Ont Work
AN AMERICAN ExBIBIT

London, Nov 9.--The lord mayors show to-day celebrating the installa- ton of Sir George Trussott in suc- cession to Sir John Charles Bell, was more dignified and more interest," ing spectacle than usual. Of laIe years the ceremony had become mere circus procession.
 The principal feature to-day was the historic pageant organized by Louis N. Parker, an American dra- matist. Poets and musicians from Chaucer to Milton and many of the most notable figures of those times appeared in the parade costumeG with historical accuracy. Shakes peare was naturally most conspicu- ous and was accompanied by pic- turesque entourage of characters from his plays. Chaucer, who head ed the pageant, was followed by a band of personages of his creation and Spencer anI Marlow were at tended in like manner. A striking feature was William Caxton on a float with a group of printers work ing an ancient printing press. These historical pageants will be continued progressively in future shows. Sev- eral companies of militia, in gorgeous uniforms, and number of bands of music completed the fine spectacle. The weather was perfect and brought out great crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
PAID THE PENALTY
Former Banker After Serving Nine Years Leaves Charles.
 town Prison.

Boston, Nov 9.--Breathing the air of freedom for the first time in nine years, Lewis E. Warner walked briskly out from the state prison al Charlestown shortly before q. m, to-day, having paid the penalty for wrecking the Hampshire County Ma tional and the Hampshire County Savings banks at Northampton, Mass, nearly ten years ago. The charge was the misapplication of 0,000. Speculation caused Warmers down fall. Warner left the prison entirely alone and lodging dozen newspa- per men and photographers, leaped into carriage and was driven to the South station. where he took train for Springfield and Northampton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
THE PALACE WAITED.
A Suggestion That Changed the Plans
 of a Pope.

A Suggestion That Changed the Plans
 of Pope.
 At time when there was great sui fering among the people from lack of food and when famine in its worst form was threatened Pope Alexander VT. had made arrangements for the erection of a magnificent palace. The best architects had been employed, and the plans had been submitted and &C., cepted, and an accomplished builder had been sent for to come from Venice, a man whose work had won for him renown and who was known to be a just and upright man.
 The builder had arrived, and at an appointed time he waited upon his holiness to receive the plans and make his estimates. There Is one thing yet to be done," said the pope. There has been no proper inscription or leg end thought of to be placed over the main entrance of the palace. It should be put above the great gate. You have had experience. Do you think of an in- scription that would be appropriateT
 If your holiness would pardon me for the liberty, might suggest one most appropriate at this time"
 "You are pardoned in advance" said the pope, smiling Now, what shall 1t be-"
 Sovereign pontiff, let it be thus: Command that these stones be made breadr" -. ~ n
 The pope was visibly and deeply af- fected. He paid the builder munif- gently for his expenses of coming and going, and instead of building his pal ace he fed the hungry ones of his children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Poverty Has It's Adyartaoss.

A man on the wane of life observes that poverty has advantages and ad- verstty its uses. If you are poor you can wear out your old clothes. You are excused from calls. You are not troubled with many visitors. Bores do not disturb you. iSpongers do not haunt your tables. Brass bands do not sere- made you. No one thinks of present ing you with testimonial. No store keeper initiates you by asking you, "Is there anything can do for your Begging letter writers do not bother you. Flatterers do not fatter you. You are saved many debts and many a deception. And, lastly, if you have a true friend in the world you are sure to know it fin short space of time by him not deserting yoa.-Huntsvflle (Tex.) Post-Item.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
BITTEN BY PUPS
Elahi Children Are 10 Be Given lhe Pasleur Treatment -
 One vicIIm Dead.

Chicago. Nov Slight children, bitten by young pups which had been fed by mother afflicted with rabies, will arrive here from Terre Haute to-day for treatment at the Pasteur institute. The mother dog was killed, not because she was thought to be mad but because it was believed she had an incurable ailment. The ten pups were distrib- uted among neighbors.
 Peter Gross, 12 years old, one of the boys bitten by the pups, died last Friday. The other victims are An na and Harry Crosse, his sister and brother; Cecilia, cousin; Charles, John and Lulu Gary; Lena and Wal ter Endicott. The children range in age from to years. The fam flies are poor and $500 was raised by popular subscription to send the children here. Mrs Barbara Dvorek of Wauseka, Wis, was taken to the Pasteur institute yesterday by Dr G. A. Perrin. She had been bitten by colt suffering with the rabies communicated by mad dog three weeks ago.
 The colts brain was brought to Chicago and Dr Lagori found 1t con- tained rabies bacilli Mrs Dvorek is 7S and on account of her advanced age she may die from her injuries.
 Three persons who were bitten by cats suffering with rabies are under treatment at the institute. They are William H. Falkner, 5S years old, Fordland, Mo-; S. A. Johnson, 16 years of age, Omaha, and Harry Fisher, 19 months old, St John, Kan sas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
coLoRs IN THE OCEAN.
Various Causes For the Different Tints
 of the Water.

Various Causes For the Different Tints
 of the Water.
 Sky and cloud colors are often re- fected in the sea, but just as the air has its sunset glory so water has its changing tints quite apart from mere reflection.
 Olive and brown lines in the waves off the coast come from the muddy sediment washed from the shore, as blues arise chiefly from reflected sky. But there are many other colors in the ocean. On almost every long voyage at sea spots of reddish brown color are noticed at one time or another. When a few drops of the discolored water are examined under micro scope myriads of minute cylinder shap- ed algae are seen, some separate, some joined together i'll scores. It is this organisms sometimes called "sea saw dust"-which has given the name to the Red sea, although 1t also abounds in other waters. Sometimes the wa ter far from land will be seen to be of a chocolate hue for an extent of sev- eral miles. and this is caused by mil lions upon millions of minute one cell ed animals which lash themselves along, each on his cratic individual course, by means of the finest of hair like threads of Silia.-Pearson's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09

promoted for assistant postmaster to the position of postmaster, to suc- ceed William R. Wilcox. who be- came a public service commissioner. Mir Morgan is the republican leader in the Washington heights assembly district
 When the physicians made a closer examination they found that MT Nor gan's wound was not as serious as at first supposed It is now believed that the walls of the stomach were not penetrated by the ball and that the postmaster has chancs for re- covery.
 The man who shot Postmaster Morgan has been identified as Erich H B. Mackey, stenographer. He had been employed by firm with offices at 165 Broadway. Mackay, the assailant, had been in the employ of Hunt, Hill & Betts, lawyers of 165 Broadway for about four years. He came from England nine years ago, worked for time in Boston and then came to this city. Mackay was held in high esteem by his employers and they are complete ly at loss to explain his act. The only clue thus far found which may have a bearing on the tragedy is con tained in a number of letters found in Mackay's desk. These indicate that about a year ago he had com plained to the postmaster that some of his mail had not been properly de- livered. This correspondence was signed by one of the regular depart ment clerks Mackay's employers say that so far as they knew he never met or had any dealings with Post master Morgan.
 Mir Morgan regained consciousness while the physicians were working on him. He said he never saw his assailant until he confronted him this morning. He knew of no reason for, the attack he said Among pa pers found in Mackay's pocket was an envelope addressed to Miss Anna Mackey, care of Training School for Nurses, Anna Jacques Hospital, New buryport, Mass"
 The envelope was empty. A slung shot and a dagger were found in Maekay's pockets.
 Boston, Nov 9.-McKay was son of H. W. B. Mckay of Cambridge, who Is engaged in literary work. He was born near Dublin, Ireland. and was about 15 years old when his par ents came to Boston. About si years ago he shot fellow empIoye because of a fancied grievance, and after the trial he was adiudged ln- sane. He was committed to the wor cester asylum from which he escaped in 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Will Cost ss.94e,OOO.

Washington. Nov 9.-The New York Shipbuilding Co of Camden, N J., was the lowest bidder for the con- struction of the battleship Utah, bids for which were opened to-day. Their proposition is for a 20A knot vessel at a cost of $3,946,000. The New port News Shipbuilding Co was the lowest bidder for installing the ma chinery in the battleship Florida, built by the government at Brook lyn. Their price was $1,517,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Settled the Sign.

When William M. Evarts was sec retary of state new elevator man had been employed in the department who did not know MT. Eyarts by sight In his car was conspicuous sign to the effect that by order of the secre- tary of state smoking was prohibited. One day Mir. Evarts boarded the car in company with famous senator, the latter smoking a cigar. The new man promptly touched the smoker on the elbow and said. pointing at the mo- tice. Can't you read that signf" Mfr. Evarts promptly tore down the of- fending notice and. turning to the ele- vator man, said: What sign? I don't see any" The attendant. suspecting something. wisely held his peace. but he followed the pair out and asked the guard at the door who the chap with the lafss head was. The guard told hfn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Tho Traces of the Beasts.

On every side in the Malay wilds the traces of the beasts--which here live as scheduled. as safe from moles- tation, as did their ancestors in pre- Adamite days-are visible on tree trunk, on beaten game path and on the yielding clay at the drinking places by the hurrying stream. Here a belt of mud nine feet from the ground shows that an elephant has rubbed his itching back against the rough bark of tree. and, see, coarse hairs are still sticking in the hardened clay. There long, sharp scratch re- peated at regular intervals marks the passing of a rhinoceros Here. again, is the pad mark of tiger barely an hour old. and the pitted tracks of deer of all sizes and varieties surround the deeply punched holes which are the footsteps of an elephant = Cornhill Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Sensational Break.

New York, Nov 9.-There was a sensational break in American To- bacco stock on the curb market to- day following the adverse decision of the United States circuit court on Saturday. That decision was an- nounced after the close of the market when American Tobacco was quoted at 375. Soon after the opening to- day the curb was flooded with selling orders and within the first B min utes the stock had sold down to 34S, a drop of 27 points as compared with Saturdays closing price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
CITY NEWS.

A special meeting of the board of finance will be held Thursday after noon to discuss estimates for the coming year. ....... National Commander Genera Harry White of the G. A. R. has ap pointed George O. Robbins of this city as one of his aides.
 A trolley car jumped the track near the Scovill bridge on the Bald win street line during the noon hour The car went completely off the track.
 The police have not as yet got any clue to the man who entered the home of William Wildman on Chest nut avenue a week ago Saturday night and stole about $100 out o! MT Wildman's trousers, -
 The funeral of Edward l.. Jen. nings was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence on the Tower road, where services were conducted by the Rev Charles s. Dinsmore, D D. The remains were taken to Hyde Park, Mass, for interment.
 The funeral of Mrs Charles Hull sart was held this afternoon from her late residence, Simons street The Rev William E. Smith, D. D., pastor of the South Methodist church, read services at the house. Intermen; was in Pine Grove cemetery.
 c. Wasinkouras was arrested this afternoon by Detectives Keegan and Colesanto, as he is accused of being implicated in a theft case which oc- cured in Brooklyn last evening. Three arrests have been made and the trial will take place in the city court tomorrow morning.
 Judge Burpee in the city court this afternoon began the hearing of the case of P. H. Garrity against Elmer Parker ct ux. A number of persons seemed to be interested in the con- tention, for inside the railing was quite crowd. Mir Garrity claimed a balance of $93S5 was due him on plumbing contract, the amount of which was $465. The defense is a general denial.
 Warner up to the time of his down. fall ten years ago was one of the leading citizens of Northampton, and besides being president of the Ma tional bank and treasurer of the saw ings institution. was interested in several industries in Northampton which also suffered from his mis- management. Warner was SO years old when sentenced to prison, but to-day he did not appear to be 69
 A months mind mass for the re- pose of the soul of the late Bishop Michael Tierney was said in St Jo- seph's cathedral this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Bishop Harkins of Providence was the celebrant of the mass and he was assisted by Right Rev Monsignor Edwards of New York, Bishop Walsh of Portland, Me, and Bishop Beayen Of Springfield. Several Waterbury priests were in attendance.
 Despite his nine years behind prison wall the former bank official appeared in excellent health and spirits. He was attired in a black suit and a black hat and his prison pallor was hidden by neatly trimmed beard and moustaehe, both of which had become gray since he entered prison. He was given the customary s, in addition to a sam of money which his daughter had sent him several days ago..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
COULSEN SENTENCE
Uuiled Sisies Supreme Court Says Nl Lacks JurIdiciloD
 iu Inc Case.

Washington, Nov 9.-The case of Adolphus Coulsou, under sentence of death in the Panama canal zone, the penalty being inflicted in trial without a jury, was dismissed for want of Jurisdiction by the United States supreme court to-day. Coulson raised the point that the zone was on American territory and that trial in capital case without a jury was unconstitutional.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
DO NOT KNOW OF DEATH
Mrs ConfOrti and Family Arrive To-
 day from Pleasure Trip to Italy.

WITS CohIorti and Family Arrive To-
 day from Pleasure Trip to Italy.
 New Haven, Nov 9.-Entirely un- aware of the death of their father and brother, Mrs Conforti and six children will arrive in New York city to-day after spending four months in Italy where they went for her health. They were on the way from the old country on election night when the father and son were so severely burned in fire at their store, 124 Columbus avenue, that the son, Frank, died that night and the father Camille Conforti, holding out until last Friday
 The Confortis are of the best Ital- fans in the city and are very en- terprising family, owning the pro- perty at the corner of Columbus avenue and Christopher street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09

The rent card in the window will not do the work that . rent adv in the columns of the Democrat will do. The card is read by persons Uy- ing in your district. The rent sdv would be fead by people in all parts of the city. 7ry . rent adv and save money; 2 days for g cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Died of Heart Disease

Hartford, Nov 9.-George A. Fair field, secretary and treasurer of the Hartford board of trade, died sud- denly to-day of heart disease at the age of seventy-five years. He was an inventor and one of the pioneer sewing machine manufacturers in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09

An aera of low pressure is central this morning north of Lake Huron.
 Light precipitation has occurred during the past twenty-four hours in the northern sections. Pleasant weather has prevailed elsewhere.
 An area of high pressure is nov ing eastward from the British north west and temperatures of freezing or below are reported from the western sections as far south as Kansas.
 Conditions indicate for this vicini- ty fair and warmer tonight. Tues day fair and cooler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Very Caraful.

Indulgent Uncle-Jack, are you care full about your personal expenses these days? Jack-Yes, sir. I manage, with some effort, to make them balance my income to the exact cent. Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
LABOR DINNER.
President Roosevelt Will Dine a
 Lumber of Labor Men.

Washington, Nov 9.-President Roosevelt has issued invitations for a notable labor legislative dinner to be held in the white house here Tuesday, November IT. The guests will include many national labor or ganization chiefs, several prominent chiefs and executive officials, but it is understood that President Gompers, Secretary Morrison, Vice President O'Connell and Treasurer Lennon of the American Federation of Labor are not included. Labor legislation will be discussed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
HITCHCOCK TO SEE TAFT.
National Chairman First Takes Rest
 at French Lick Springs.

Frenck Lick, Ind, Nov. 9.-Chair- man Frank II. Hitchcock of the Re publican national committee. has ar rived here for a short period of rest. He is accompanied by Secretary Will liam Hayward. Assistant Treasurer Fred w. Upman of Chicago and sev- ersl assistants.
 The party will leave this afternoon for Hot Springs. Va. where Chairman Hitchcock will hold conference with President Elect Taft tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
President to King.

Washington. Nov s.-President Roosevelt to-day sent eongratula- tory message to King Edward, who is celebrating his 9th anniversary of his birth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight; warmer in western Con- necticut; Tuesday fair; slightly cool CT during evening and night; light westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09

The world doesn't really grow worse every time you need medicine. e.-Gafves- ton News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09

Inform your nr7eads out of town of the dolngs is Waterbury bs sending then she Democrat: e . yeaRs 42 ccnrs . munrh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-09
Refers to His Cabinet.

Baltimore, Nov. g. - Cardinal Gib- bons upon being shown copy of President Roosevelts letter relative to the religious belief of MT. Taft said:
 "I would like to say two things about the letter. First. it is well worth reading and pondering over; secondly. I knew it was coming out"