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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
TAFT AND SHERMAN.
Republicans of New England Have
 Ratified Nomination,

Boston, Sept 15.-The formal rati- fication by the republicans of New England of the selection by the re- publican national convention of Will liam H. Taft and James S. Sherman to head the ticket of the party in the forthcoming national election was made to-day at a monster bar becue at the Point of Pines, at which more than 25,000 persons were pres ent. That the meeting was repre- sentative of the republican party of all New England was evidenced by the attendance of the republican gov ernors of four New England states. A distinguished list of speakers had been arranged to address the great gathering, including Secretary James Wilson of the department of agri- culture, and United States Senators William E. Borah of Adaho and E. Alden Smith of Michigan.
 The ratification programme was presided over by Lieutenant Gov ernor Eben s. Draper.
 While the beeves, lambs and pigs were roasting during the forenoon, a programme of sporting events were run off
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Democrats in Session.

Rochester, Sept 15.-The demo- cratic state convention was called to order at 12:52 this afternoon by State Chairman Corners. Morgan J. O'Brien was selected as temporary chairman.
 After Chairman O'Brien's speech the roll call and the usual resolu- tions necessary to the appointment of committees were adopted, the con- vention adjourned at 1:45 until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Leader Murphy's expression of opinion in favor of Supreme Court Justice James w. Gerard of New York city, became public property this morning for the first time and was widely commented upon. The friends of MT Chanler, however, con- tinued their efforts to convince MI Murphy that the lieutenant govern or's strength up the state entitled him to first consideration. The race for subordinate places on the ticket continues an open one. The Tam many delegates enlivened the morn ing with their usual convention pa rade. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
DEAD IN TUNNEL
Two Mea Suiiocaied WbIle al Work on ibe Michigan
 Central.

Detroit, Mich, Sept 15.-The first double fatality to be charged to the construction of the Michigan Cen tral tunnel under the Detroit river occurred early to-day in shaft No 4 of the Canadian approach to tho tunnel, when two men were suffo' cated to death by smoke from burn ing timbers and tar paper in the shaft and two others were temporar' fly overcome by smoke while at tempting to enter the shaft in a res cue party. The dead:
 w. K. Kimball, superintendent oi shafts No l and 2. .
 Bert Johnson, carpenter
 In the hospital:
 Bert Schuman, shaft superintend' ent.
 Charles Cakebread, Windsor fireman.
 The fire was put out about a m., after the air pressure maintained constantly for the tunnel work had been sacrificed for the blowing ou, of the smoke and fumes that hin. dered the rescue and salvage opera tions. The blaze was confined to the timbers constituting the false work inside the cement wall and the los will probably not exceed $2,000.
 About 200 men were working ir the tunnel when the fire broke out It was necessary to pass the men slowly through the air lock as they had been working under air pres sure. All were reported checked out of the shaft, however. Kimbal and Johnson apparently lost theil lives through returning into the burning shaft to look for men who might possibly have been left be- hind. Their bodies were both found near the foot of the stairs leading down the entrance to the shaft.
 Schuman and Cakebread were among the first rescuers to enter the shaft and were brought out uneon. scious and sent to a Windsor hospi. tai. Their condition is not consider. ed serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
WORE $2,5OO PIN TO WORK.
Girl Thought Mrs McMillan's Brooch
 Was Bauble.

Beverly, Mass, Sept 15.-Miss Louise McKeone, a poor working girl, has for the last three days been wearing-innocent $2,500 diamond brooch for which hundreds of people have been searching since it was lost by Mrs James McMillan, the widow of the Michigan senator, who spends her summers here.
 Miss McKeone says that her moth- CT kicked it with her foot while walking in Cabot street last Thurs day, and picking up the supposed bauble took it home to her daugh- ter.
 T wore the brooch to work all day Thursday and Friday" the lat- ter says, "and went to work Satur- day with it on.' Saturday morning William Blaisdell of the company in- spectors who has charge of the de- partment where work noticed the brooch and said to m&
 Miss McKeone, that's a pretty good pin you are wearing,
 T told him it was only cheap pin, but he said: No, that's no cheap jewelry. Those stones are real diamonds. think. That may be the pin that is being advertised.
 That set me thinking, and got a copy of the paper and read the advertisement That noon, I tele- phoned to Mrs McMillan's home and told her about the brooch, and shv identified the pin and I gave 1t to her I am certainly very glad that she has it.
 Miss .McKeone admitted that she had been rewarded, land handsome- ly, too, she added.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
CITY NEWS.

The board of public WorkS VIII meet at s o'clock tonight.
 Heavy all wool black trousers s2.50 at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S.
 James Claffey of 37 South Elm street wishes to inform the public that he was not the boy arrested yes terday for theft.
 Louis NJ. Raffel, the we'll known real estat\ dealer, has given up his office on North Main street, and hereafter can be found at room 3S, Apothecaries Hall building.
 The annual report of the John J. O'Brien Construction company has been filed at the town clerks office. George H. Curtiss is president and treasurer and Maynard T. Corkhill secretary. The officers and John J. OBrien are the directors.
 Daniel Welsh, teamster, while unloading barrels at the Plume X At wood factory in Thomaston to-day, badly injured his leg. One of the barrels fell on Welsh's right leg, in- turing it to such an extent that he had to be removed to the Waterbury hospital.
 Alderman Hayes made slight mistake in neglecting 10 extend an invitation to N. J. Melton to accom- pany the city fathers on the outing to East Mountain Saturday. It is evident that this was an oversight and no doubt the committee will see that Mir Welton has seat in the first car.
 Those who left on the 3:15 train for Hartford this afternoon to at- tend the democratic convention were Mayor Thoms, Tax Collector Reeves, Sheriff O'Brien, John Thompson, Timothy Brennan. Joseph Lawlor, John Mahaney, William Kennedy and Daniel Altman. Waterbury will be we'll represented at Hartford this evening for many went from this city by trolley and automobile.
 The Waterbury lodge of Elks, who have purchased a new home on West Main street have leased their present quarters to Amity casde, No II Knights of the Golden Eagle. The E4lkS VIII ltdNt dil Aui in their rooms when they vacate them and Amity castle will occupy the quarters just as they are at pres ent. The agreement between the lodges was filed at the town clerk $ office to-day.
 A road roller. not the steam kind, owned by the city. broke loose on North Main street this forenoon. It was attached to horse and cart and was bound for the paving job on Farm street when something broke and the roller escaped from its bond are to the horse and wagon and crashed through the fence of the Chase Rolling Mills Co. That was the only damage that was done and ls5o. it is ssid. win repair that.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
DEATHS IN AUGUST
norisIIIy Among Young ChII' dreu Was Less Than u Was
 One Year Ago.

Hartford, Sept 15.-There were 166 less deaths from diarrhoeal dis eases of young children during the month of August than during the corresponding month of last year when there were 414 deaths from these diseases Commenting upon this decrease of 40 per cent, the monthly bulletin of the state board of health issued to-day, says:
 "The summer heat, which always increases these troubles, has been quite as severe this year If not more so than it was year ago, so that the decrease cannot be attributed to that cause, and we believe it is due in part to the improvement in the milk sup ply of the state. Last summer this board was impressed by the high death rate among young children and believed 1t due largely to poor milk. It was decided to take up the exami- nation of milk and to place our la- boratory at the disposal of health of ficers. A considerable number avail- ed themselves of the privilege and the work has resulted in number of the cities and towns adopting milk ordinances and appointing milk in- Spectors.
 This with the work already being done in some of the large cities has undoubtedly made great improve ment in the milk supply and helped to improve the infant mortality. It is hoped that all cities and towns which have not yet taken up this matter will do so at once, as there is still much milk sold that is unfit for use. Those already engaged in i'm proving the milk supply should feel encouraged to redouble their efforts for a still greater improvement"
 There were altogether 1,400 deaths during the month of August This was 96 less than in July and 361 less than in August of last year, and 119 less than the average number of deaths during August for the five months preceding.
 The death rate was 161 for the large towns, for the small towns IT. 2 and for the whole state 163. The deaths reported from infectious dis eases were I'll. being 1922 per cent of the total mortality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
RESULT IN MAINE.
Late Returns Do Not Change Fig
 ures Materially.

Portland, Me, Sept 15.-Addition- al and revised returns made early to-day of the state election in Maine yesterday, altered but slightly the result announced last night, the plu- rality of Bert M. Fernald, the repub- lican candidate for governor, over Obadiah Gardner, the democratic ticket leader, remaining at 1929, with 25 small towns and 26 planta- tions still to report. The missing districts were either in the northern part of the state or on the little islands off the coast, so that com plete poll of the vote was not ex- pected for several days.
 When 1t is compiled, it was believ- ed to-day that Fernald's plurality would be found to be about 7,70O. The total revised vote for governor for the 46S cities, towns and planta- tions was: Fernald, republican, 72,- 405; Gardner. democrat, 65,076. The missing districts in 1904 gave Cobb, republican, 1,117; Davis, dem ocrat, 451. It was believed to-day that the total vote in the state for governor, for all candidates would exceed 140,000, the largest vote since 1888. ..ts ~.
 The feature of the election was the increase in the democratic vote throughout the state, not only over 1884, hut over 1906, when 1t was a particularly heavy one. Every one of the four congressional districts show ed gains, the increase over 1904 be- ing IS ,O00 votes and 4,000 over 1906 These gains were made almost entire- ly in the rural districts, showing clearly the popularity of MT Gardner among the grangers of the state, at the head of whose organization he served for many years.
 The republican vote was also greater than in 1906, by 5000 votes, but 1t fell 1000 below the vote for the republican candidate in 1904. The republicans also mare good gains in the rural districts, and in addition regained six cities in the state which left the municipalities evenly divided between the two parties.
 Returns for congress show that Gardner ran ahead of his party can didates in the four districts, while Fernald fell behind. In the first dis trict Congressman Amos l.. Allen was reelected by 2,500 plurality, in the third district Congressman Burleigh was returned also by slightly in creased plurality, and the two new republican congressman, Swazey and Guernsey were we'll endorsed.
 The leaders of the Maine referen- dunn league claimed the adoption of the two amendments to the constitu- tion which permit the initiative and referendum. Returns for these amendments were very meagre and not at all decisive.
 The incoming legislature will be about the same as the previous one, strongly republican in both branches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
A NEW BRACER.
Oxygen Is the Latest Tipple Abroad
 The Penalty It Exacts.

New York, Sept 15.-There has been a scare abroad of late that peo- pie are becoming oxygen tipplers and that a very useful stimulant is in danger of being as much abused as alcohol and certain such sedatives as morphia.
 However" remarks the Ladies Pictorial, reassuringly, there is lit- tie reason to fear that we shall get into the habit of taking our nip of gas every time we are depressed or in need of stimulant, since 1t is en- phatically stated that by so doing we are setting the pace for ourselves in exactly the same way that we should overwind toy.
 If we take oxygen we simply make ourselves live quicker, so that we should be naturally using up our vitality at an alarming rate by fre- quently inhaling this gas, little of which, however, is as good as a motor ride or a blow by the sea"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
BRYAN TO TAFT.
Democratic Candidate Replies 10 Inc Statement Issued About
 Imperialism
SAYS TAFT'S DODGER


 Philadelphia, Sept 5.-In long interview given out on the train be- tween Baltimore and Philadelphia to- day w. J. Bryan made hot retort to MT Taft's statement of yesterday. He accuses MT Taft of lodging and says that MT Taft knows as little about my record as he does about the public questions which he is attempt ing to discuss"
 He denies that he wants govern ment ownership of railroads but says he does want regulation. He charges that MT Taft made mistake of $114, 100000 in his estimate of the cost of imperialism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
sagamore Hill Not Worried.

Oyster Bay. Sept 15.-The over night furry at Saratoga from which the name of David Jayne Hill, pres ent ambassador to Germany, emerged as a possible candidate for the re- publican gubernatorial nomination
 appears not to have aroused any seri- ous misgivings at Sagamore Hill
 where, it is an open secret. the re- nomination of Governor Hughes is strongly desired. While no official statement was given out for publica- tion, Mir Loeb. the presidents secre- tary. after long telephone conver- sation this morning with Congress man Cocks, said the situation this morning was entirely satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Big Vote at Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark. Sept 15.-The election of George w. Donaghey, the democratic nominee for governor, and the entire democratic ticket by a majority which may exceed that received by Governor John s. Little two years ago, more than 65,0O0. and an apparently even break be- tween the prohibitionists and license advocates, are the most important re- suits of the state election yesterday as indicated by incomplete returns from majority of seventy-five coun- ties in Arkansas. A record breaking vote was boiled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
HOW TO MAIL LETTER.
"Optn Red Box, Turn the Knob, and
 Somebody Will Come.

Springfield, Mass, Sept 15.-- Little boy, where can l mail this letter." inquired an elderly woman of benevolent mien of an urchin this afternoon Right at that red box. lady. Open the door, tern the knob and somebody will come to see about it right away" a
 The elderly woman had not long to wait. Box 573, State and Pleas ant streets, registered at the Central Fire station when she turned the knob" and minute or two later a much beflustered woman viewed with consternation a street full of fire ap- paratus while rumbling and changing in the distance indicated that rein forcements were on the way. The ensuing tableau "beggars descrip tion." The arch culprlt escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
BOTH ARE DEAD
Dsp Shot Woman and 1hsn Took Dose of Carbolic Acid
 10 Ayola Arrest

Derby, Sept 15.-Mrs Teresa Gro da, who was shot yesterday afternoon by Nicola Bolaro, died this morning of her injuries. The shooting was the outcome of islander suit which the woman had brought against the man and which she had won. After he had shot the woman he fled and was about to be taken prisoner one mile away, when he drank a dose of carbolic acid and died few hours later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
WrIght,s Next Fly.

Washington. Sept 15.-Orville Wright announced early to-day that he did not intend to make flight until late this afternoon. From now on nearly all of his preliminary flights will be made with two men in the aeroplane. By the end of the week he expects to have fulfilled the requ,remnets of the endurance trial In his preliminary tests and it Is possible that he viii have made the oficial triais before the end of next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Looks Like Chanler.

Rochester. N. Y., Sept l15.--The candidacy of Lieutenant-Go Governor Chanler was given further strength to-day when upstate delegates ar rived. Charles F.. Murphy, and his advisors, maintained receptive at titude.
 Senator McCarren said to-day that all the delegates from Kings would be seated or the delegation would leave the convention.
 Chairman Connors at II o'clock announced that in his opinion Lieu- tenant-Governor Chanler would be nominated on the first ballot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
YELLOW FEVER IN HAVANA.
Brought in by Spaniard from the B., Eastern End of the Island.

Havana, Sept 15.-A case of yell low fever has appeared in Havana, the first since January 31. The pa tient is a Spaniard, who will probably die It is likely that he contracted the disease in the eastern end of the island, where it has prevailed recent ly.
 An order has been issued prohibit ing officers and men from Camp Col umbia from visiting the witty. It is feared that the case will result in the re-establishment of the Ameri- can quarantine, which was raised, as concerns the three western provinces, several months ago.
 It was only last week that the quarantine against Santa Clara and Camaguey was raised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Hartford Man on Committed.

Annoy, China. Sept 15.-E. E. Mo. ran of Hartford, Conn, has arrived here deputed by Sir Robert Bredon direetor-general of the Chinese Mari time Customs, to be a member of the reception committee that is to welcome the Americ q fleet of bat tleships when it comes to Annoy in October. MT Moran was graduated from Yale university in 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Woman Shot Foreman.

New York, Sept 15.-Enraged by the announcement of his engagement to marry another girl, woman em- ploye of clothing factory to-day shot down the foreman. Francis Pan- ga. Though married she was so in- fatuated with him that on his re- fusal to break off the engagement she decided to kill him. Panza was taken to hospital in a dying con- dition. Mrs Angelina Lubras. his as- sailant, was captured while trying to escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Waller Is Ont of If.

New London. Sept 15.-Former Governor Waller to-day said in re- sponse to repeated requests, that his present condition of health eompels him reluctantly to says that he could not think of accepting the nomins- tion for governor on the democratic ticket, if it were Continuously ten- dered to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
DEAD NEAR TRACKS.
Body of Man Was Found Early This
 Morning.

New Britain, Sept 15.-The body of an unknown man, apparently about 50 years of age, was found this morning beside the tracks at Black Rock bridge. He was struck by a train some time during the night. It is supposed in some previous acci- dent the man lost all the fingers off his left hand and three of those on his right hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
BODY BADLLY DECOMPOSED.
Supposed to Be That of Hartford
 Man Missing Two Months.

Hartford, Sept 15.-The decom- posed body of man was found near the Connecticut river in Weathers- field to-day. The remains are thought to be those of William J. Bowling of this city, wht has been missing since July 16. On that day he went down the river in his launch and has not been seen or heard of since
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Mr Trnun's Will.

New Haven, Sept 15.-The will of Alexander Troup was offered for pro- bate yesterday. There is no realty, and the personal property is left for the use of Mrs Troup. Upon her death the estate is to be equally di- vided among the five children. The value of the estate is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Commended for Bravery.

Washington, Sept 15.-The secre- tary of the navy has written letter to Robert Conklin. master-at-arms at the United States naval training station at Newport, commenting him for his fearless action in jumping overheard fully dressed and rescu- ing from drowning Woodward Phelps, 6-year-old boy, at Newport, August 29, 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Died from Burns.

Danbury, Sept 15.-Michael J. Donnelly, the years old son of Mir and Mrs Michael Donnelly. died last night from the effects of burns re- ceived yesterday while playing with matches. He set fire to his clothes and Mrs Donnelly. who tried to save him. was painfully burned herself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Fair, continued cool, tonight and We'd nesday, light to fresh. easterly winds.
 Showers have occurred during the mast 24 hours on the South Atlantic coast and from Texas northward to Nebraska. Pleasant weather has preyailed in all other sections east of the Rocky Mountains. Low tem- peratures were reported from the eastern portion of the Lake region and New England with frosts in Northern New York and Vermont. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with low temperature fo-niehf followed on Wednesday hy Ircreasine cloudlness and slowly ris. - tenporotur&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Horseman Madigan Discharged.

Buffalo. x. Y.. Sept 15.-John H. Madigan, the we'll known horseman. accused of manslaughter in the sec ond degree as the result of an alter cation he had with John w Greiner, who died week later. was discharg- ed in police court yesterday after noon. The case was dismissed on the recommendation of the district att torney who said the people had no case against Madigan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Passengers Will Be Transferred.

Montreal, Que, Sept 15.-Inquir- les at the Allan line office yesterday elicited the information that the damaged liner Corinthians passen- gers will probably be held at Quebec till Saturday and then transferred to the Corsican which leaves here Fri day for London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Five Men Killed.

Ak La Chapelle, Sept 15.-FIve men were killed and sixteen injured as a result of boiler explosion to- day fn the Laura mine near Hsrlen on the Dutch border.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
Bryan Goes to Philadelphia.

Baltimore Md, Sept 15.-Refresh- ed by good nights rest William j.. Bryan left here at o'clock this morning for Philadelphia, over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15
TUE EATERS CASE
Dsnbury Lawyer in San Fran cisco TakiUg Evidence Which
 VIII Be Used in Ibis Stale.

San Francisco, Sept 15.-Deposi- tions are being taken in this city in a suit brought by D. E. Loewe & Co of Danbury, Conn, against the United Hatters of North America for the re- covery of $100,0O0 damages alleged to have been sustained by the manu- featuring company as the result of a boycott declared against it by the union
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-15

Danbury, Sept 15-Depositions are being taken in San Francisco in the case of D. E. Loewe & Co vs the Unit ed Hatters of North America are to be used in the trial of the case in the Connecticut courts, which, it is ex- pected will be commenced during the next few weeks. Loewe & Co are rep resented in the proceedings at San Francisco by Attorney Walter Cor don Merritt of Danbury and New York, and the United Hatters are represented by Attorney John K. Beach of New Haven.