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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
SOLDIER ADMITS MURDER.
Confessed to Crime After a Gruelling
 Examination.

New London, Sept 11.-After a gruelling cross-examination lasting nearly six hours, John C. Bogardus, a soldier stationed at Fort Trumbull, charged with the murder of Dyer Copeland, an old peddler in his barn near the fort on Labor day night, con- fessed his guilt and cleared from all suspicion William Riley, a civilian, aged 22 years, who sat on rock near the street while Bogardus committed the crime and who for AS hours af- terwa ~1Aold the police that Bogardus had killed the old man and that he had seen the soldier remove the blood stains from his clothing. Both civilian and soldier were confined in the county jail last night to await the termination of the inquest.
 Riley accepted portion of the $S that Bogardus took from the dead man and then waited AS hours before making a confession. Bogardus's s confession corroborated Kiley's story that he (Kiley) had no knowledge of the soldiers criminal intentions until the latter went into the victims barn to borrow money
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
MRS JAMES CoYNE.
Nothing Known How Long She Had
 Lain Out of Doors.

Bridgeport, Sept 11.-The death of Mrs James Coyne, which occurred at St Vincents hospital at 6:30 o'clock last night. is the subject for an investigation by the coroner ac- cording to the report made from the hospital last night She was picked up by 0. Bailey, engineer of the hospital in Ford's lot near the hos pital about o'clock yesterday morn ing, in an unconscious condition and was taken to the hospital.
 She failed to yield to all treatment and so died without having recovered consciousness.
 The deceased was woman about 43 years of age and was native of this city, her maiden name being Lottiet Nichols. She leaves a hus- band, James Coyne, three sisters, Mrs Fred Routine, Mrs. Dora Simpson and Mrs Carrie Fowler, and four brothers, Fred who is the engineer at the jail, George. William and Howard.
 Her death seems shrouded in mys- tery. Nothing is known how long she had been where she was found or how she came there. The exact cause of her death is even unknown.
 At the time she was picked up her identity was unknown and it was not until number of hours after wards that it was learned who she WaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
WOMAN USED RIFLE.
Shot Into a Crowd of Men Who Were
 Making q Disturbance.

Cripple Creek, Col, Sept 11.-Arm- ed with a rifle, Miss Annie Coplen or Gillette, twelve miles from here, fired as rapidly as she could into group of men who were making disturb ance in front of her mothers home last night.
 Robert R. Young, operator of cy- anide plant at Gillette was wounded over the right eye and cannot recov- CT; Wilbur Rand was shot in the left leg. -
 {, Miss Coplen was brought to Grip pie Creek. Her mother declares that the girl fought battle with the men and won the victory.
 According to the mothers story the men were shouting and singing and the girl stepped out upon the front stoop and requested them to desist. One of the men, the girl declares, fir ed at her, She immediately sized a rifle and returned to do battle. 4Ev- cry bullet she fired found mark. As soon as the two men fell the others fled. The young woman was arrested by deputy sheriff. Young is mar ried and has three children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
VOYAGE OF 1900 MILES
Amerlcan Fleet Was Sslale1 q West Australia By Brlllsh
 ,CTBlsers.

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 Albany. West Australia, Sept Ill., The American battleships arrived here after t,SOO mile voyage from Melbourne at 7 o'clock this morning. While still half mile on King point they exchanged salutes with the fort, the British cruiser Gibraltar and the Gillian training ship General Ba- quendo. At about 10 o'clock . sec tion headed by the Connecticut weigh ed anchor and proceeded to Princess Royal harbor, where are the coaling and shipping piers and decks were speedily cleared for the work of tak- ing in fuel .
 The harbor to-day is brilliant with flags of various nations, but the American colors predominate.
 On the run up from Melbourne the warships engaged in battle maneuv- CTS and they are preparing for the target shooting and maneuvers that are to be conducted in Manila bay during November. These operations are to be the most important ever carried out by the American navy.
 The fleet colliers Epson and Tau. rus have not yet arrived here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
AS A TOURIST
Emperor William Will Pass Through French Territory
 lo EDIey ihe Scenery
WILL NOT BE HELD UP

Paris, Sept 1.-The government to-day received official information that Emperor William, the army maneuvers at Alsace-Lorraine being at an end, would this afternoon cross the French frontier in an automobile as simple tourist" for the purpose of enjoying the magnificent view from. the top of the Schlucht noun taips.
 Although considerably astonished that Emperor William should choose the present moment for the first visit to French territory made by Ger man emperor since the king of Prus- sia was proclaimed emperor at Yer sailles in 1871, the government at once dispatched instructions to the customs officials to allow the imperial automobile to pass the frontier with out examination and for the proper guarding of the route by gendarmes to prevent any unfortunate incidents.
 According to the official advices the emperor will have to traverse only about 100 yards of French soil in order to reach point whence he can view the splendid panorama. The view includes the plain of upper AL sace, the lakes of Longemer and Gerardmer and the valleys of the Vologne and oMsolotte rivers, which flow through pine forests into the Mossel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
GUNN WILL TAKE IT
To Accept Nomination if it is Hand-
 ed to Him Unanimously.

New Haven, Sept. 11.--A meeting of prominent democratic. leaders from all over the state will be held in this city this evening to talk over a state ticket and Saturday morning at 10 o'clock the advisory committee to the democratic state central con- mittee will hold a meeting.
 At the meeting this evening the sit uation will be thoroughly discussed and plans for a practical campaign, not a campaign for educational pur- poses, will be mapped out. An effort will be made to get Representative George M. Gum of Milford to head the state ticket, and persons who are in touch with the situation said last night that if the nomination is unanimously offered him he will take 1t. .
 Former Governor Thomas M. Wal Ter of New London has offered to take the stump for the candidate and the democrats will make a whirlwind campaign.
 MT Gum Is good campaigner and will have corps of good speak CTS assisting him all over the state, if he accepts the nomination. That sterling patriot, o. R. Fyler, whose party companion, Joseph L. Barbour, says spends all his time getting up political deals instead of attending to the job he is paid to do by the state, will see that Mr Lilley has plenty of speakers, and for eloquence the coming campaign promises to be one of the liveliest ever held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
IRELAND LANDS A SEA SERPENT
The Imagination Of Donagbadee
 Gives London Delicious Thrill.

Gives London Delicious Thrill.
 London, Sept 11.=A beautifully framed up story of the capture of a real sea serpent in Belfast Lough had London all worked up yesterday morning. The awful monster was said to be 30 feet long and feet in circumference near the upper fins It required four gunshots to kill it..
 Two. brothers, as the story was told in tthe newspapers, first saw a huge snakelike creature flashing the waves "very like whale. It was foundering in shoal water and evi- dently was in difficulties. The broth CTS got a! gun and approached the monster in a boat as near as they dared. The gun was fired with no effect till the fourth shot, when the bullet found vital spot
 It required four men and a pony, the veracious narrative asserted, to drag the body ashore. The body tapered to six inches at the tail, which was fan shaped The head was like that of the conger eel, but 1t had goggle shaped red eyes, five times larger than the cells. It had three large fins and the body was covered with scales.
 The circumstantial nature of the story sent crowds of, reporters and photographers to Copeland Island, near Donaghadee,, where they found that the whole story was a hoax.
 Nothing could be discovered ex. cept the carcass of bullock which had probably been jettisoned from some cattle boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Hill Climbing Contest.

Springfield, Mass, Sept 1.-The climbing abilities of more than three score high powered automobiles were tested over the steep mile grade of Wilbraham hill, to-day, in 19 con- tests of a meeting arranged by the Springfield Automobile club. The test was trying one for the ma- chimes, as at some points of the hills rise a grade of 23 per cent was met. while the average was about per cent and the rise within the mile more than 450 feet The climb was regarded as one of the most severe which automobilists had ever been asked to make in contest for prizes It was expected that in order to win the drivers would have to come very close to the minute mark for the mile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Complaint Filed h Rustin Case.

Omaha, Neb.. Sept. 1L-County At. torney English filed complaint against Charles B. Davis charging him with murder in theS first degree in connec- .tion with the shooting of Dr. Frederick Rustin the morning of Sept. 2. The time of the hearing was not set Dr.. J. P. Lord, the physician called by Mrs. Rustin to attend her husband inn mediately following the shooting, told the police that on his way to the Rus tin home he met man answering the description of Davis two blocks from where Dr. Rustin was shot and com. ing from the direction of the dying rhysician's home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Fishing by Trawlers.

Halifax. N. S.. Sept 11.-Fishing by means of steam trawlers within the bays and harbors or within the three mile limit of Canada, has been prohibited by an order in council passed by the Canadian government. The fishermen of Nova Scotia made strong protests to the government against the operation of trawlers one of which, the Wren. recently arrived from Scotland and began fishing on Canso. This means of fishing is largely in use in the North sea and as beginning had been made to in troduce it in the waters of Canada. the government has taken prompt ac- tion to stop 1t, in order to prevent the extermination or serious diminution of the fish supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
DESERTED FIANCEE
Mss Weed. si Stanford Who Admils 10 Fifty. Is IlI From
 ChsgrIn.

Stamford, Sept 11.--Jilted at the altar. Miss Emma c. Weed of High Ridge, Stamford, is i'll at her home. She threatens to sue Hiram Curtis, the man who tilted her. Because of the advanced age and prominence of the parties the case has aroused much attention here. MT Curtis. a former representative in the state legislature, a town selectman and assessor and one of. Stamford's veal thiest farmers, is 79 years old and Miss Weed is 50.' .srt
 MT Curtis bought "a wedding ring on Saturday and the marriage was set for Monday evening at Miss Weeds home. Sunday there was a council of MT Curtis's children. His wife died about two years ago and since then he has been diving with his daughter, Mrs D. H. Delavan, No 131 Forest street, Stamford. Mrs George A. Ferris, another daughter, and the wife of prominent Stam- ford business man, was, present at the council The father was given to understand that he must choose be- tween his children and Miss Weed, and he decided to give up. Miss Weed. Monday noon MT. Ferris and Mr Della! van drove out to Miss Weeds house and told her MT Curtis had changed his mind se.
 Hiram Curtis is an honorable man," she said. "I do not believe he will go back on his word. shall be ready at T."
 Miss Weed prepared the feast, donned her wedding gown and when the Rev T. L. Price, Brooklyn min ister, who Is summering at High hidge, arrived to perform the cere- mony she was ready. But there was no bridegroom, and after wait ing an hour without hearing from MT Curtis, the clergyman went away.
 Miss Weed has been active in the affairs of High Ridge for years. For many years she was orgapist and director of the choir of the Metho- dist church.
 MT Curtis could not be seen to- night. His daughter, Mrs D. H. De- lavan said: There Twill be no mar riage, and that is all can say about the matter" NJ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Mrs Troup Gets Resolutions.

New Haven, Sept 11.--Mrs Troup, widow of Alexander Troup, to-day re- ceived copy of resolutions on the recent death of MT Troup, adopted at meeting of the national com mittee at Chicago, September 8. The resolutions declare that MT Troup was always an ardent supporter of the true principles of democracy and the democratic national committee docs hereby record it's apprecia- ticn of the life long services Of Alex- ander Treup; of the principles which animated him; of the ability ana acumen and persistency with which he advanced those principles; and expresses its sincere regret, that 1t has ost, at this moment, bright with promise for party success, so old an ally and so true a friend"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
New Britain for Gum

New Britain, Sept. 11.-The del egates to the state democratic con- vention held meeting last night and organized. Senator J. M. Brady was chairman and T. H. Ke- hoe was clerk, It was voted to select T. H. Brady for honorary vice-presi- dent at the convention and Richard Schaefer for secretary, Judge John Walsh was named for the committee on resolutions, w. H. Relyea for the committee on credentials and T. H. Kehoe for the committee on perma- nent organization. These appoint ments will be submitted at the con- vention at Hartford. Candidates for the governorship were discussed and the sentiments of the delegation seemed to be in favor of Representa- tive George NJ. Gum for governor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Some of Their Peculiarities Discussed By a Dealer In Supplies. Y

An article which might have been entitled Amateurs I have met" is contributed to the Camera, Philadel- phia, July, by A. w. Bromley, a deai- CT in photographic supplies. The writer begins with "the man who is fastidious because he is bad work er," who, he says, Is a curious psy- chological study, but very common type. Writes Mir Bromley: He is slovenly or careless and most of his results are failures Of course he will not admit, even to himself, that the fault lies with his method of working. If he buys his solutions he planes them if he prepares them himself, he planes the plates, and tries another brand. Gradually he develops an at titude of extreme fussiness toward all photographic requisites. For him there is only one plate good enough the make with which he happened to get few decent results. He is also very particular about everything be- ing quite fresh An incident con- ltrasting the fussiness of the raw anna teur with an experts absence of fus- tsiness occurred alfew months ago. A small seaside dealer had in stock a packet of plates of an unusual size, which he knew to be at least three years old. About half dozen anna teurs declined to accept the plates when he told how long they had been in stock. Then man whose name Is well known in photographic circles, happened to call at that shop and ask for that particular size of plate. I've only one packet, and they're over three years old hes was told. After examining the much rejected packet of plates carefully he said. These plates are at least five years old. can tell by the printing of the label. He bought them, and few days later developed them in the same shop. I shall make at least $25 out of that packet of plates your customers wouldn't buy he announced as he showed dozen good negatives"
 MT Bromley scores the amateur photographers, who go for advice to a shop where they do not deal; for in- stance, the man who buys a camera III luC sGtty anu tnCn dbhS a uCdiCi nearer his home to explain its use. He goes on: "A man once went into a suburban shop and said. I see you sell photographic materials, SO I sup pose you know something about pho tography. Can you tell me what Is the matter with these prints?' The prints were examined and discussed, and the dealer was profusely thanked for his courtesy. I buy everything 1 want in the city, said the grateful one. ISlikesto have things fresh. T knew you wouldh't'mind answering a llfftlh question like that.'N Fortunate ly there are not many of his stamp, or shopkeepers would have to put over their doors, This establishment Is open for the purpose of doing busi- ness" Digest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
ROYALISTS BEATEN
Ialercepled Persias Troops aad Were Worried ID Enceunl-
 CT Tbsl FaIIeweJ.

St Petersburg. Sept 1.-The No voc vremya to-day publishes a dis patch from Tabriz dated September g and saying that 2,000 Persian troops and two companies of Kurds com manded by Izzatull Khan, coming from Maku to the assistance of Ain Ed-Dowleh, have been intercepted ten miles from Trabiz by force of noun tain tribesmen, adherents of satar Khan. In the fight that ensued the royalists were worsted and retired. Among the wounded is Shiral Khan, one of the royalist leaders. Heavy artillery and rife fire was heard the night of the 9th at Tabriz, but the outcome could not be learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
MANY MEN KILLED
\ Tolsl of FIily.fiye Men Mel Desih Willie at Work eu
 Bridge.

New York, Sept. 11.-Fifty-fve men have been killed in building the new Blackwells Island bridge over the East River according to the re- port Of a committee of the Central Federated union appointed to ascer- tain the fatalities in that work. The committee also found that fifteen workmen have suffered death in the Chelsea Docks Improvements. The union workmen who investigated the subject said that city inspectors tried to conceal the loss of life which the union men attribute to the employ ment of non-union men inexperi- enced on work on lofty heights and to the absence of proper precautions. The investigators declared that no life has been lost in building the new Manhattan bridge, where union labor is employed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
BISHOP sPALDING TO RESIGN
Three Years Illness Causes Him to
 Give up His Duties.

Peoria, H., Sept. 11.-Tke resig- nation of the Right Rev John Lan- caster Spalding. bishop of the Ro- man Catholic diocese of Peoria, vas officially announced from his resi- dence yesterday in, the following note:
 Bishop Spalding has been i'll for three years and half end fore- seeing that some years must elapse before he has hope to reEume active dduty in the diocese of Peoria, has, after due consideration, resolved to tender his resignation as bishop of Peoria to Pope Plus X. The bishop is now in his 69th year and still suf- fers from the paralysis which brought him near death."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Contracts and Releases.

New York, Sept 1.-The follow ing contracts and releases which have been approved were announced to-day by Harry c. Pulliam, presi- dent of the National League of Base ball clubs: Contracts, with Chicago, Frank L. Chance (1909, 1910, 1911. 1912); with Cincinnati, R. H. Bescher, H. C. Hablitzell and J. A. Rowan; with Philadelphia, Wallace o. Clement; with Pittsburg. Chester M. Brandon. Releases-By Cincin- natl (to Charleroi, Pal, Robert J. Coulson; by Cincinnati (uncondt- tionally), J. F.. Vols.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Statistics.

In al, probability the first administra- tive act of the first regular government was to number its fighting men and to ascertain as nearly as was possible what amount of taxation could be levied on the rest of the community. As human society grew more highly organized there can be no doubt that q very considerable body of official sta tistics must have come into existence. We know that such was the case in Greece, Rome and Egypt, but It was not until within the last two or three centuries that systematic, use of the in formation available began for purposes of investigation rather than mere ad- ministration.-New York American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
FIGHTING THE FIRE
Valley West of Pasadena Burned
 Over Last Night.

Los Angles, Sept. 11.-One hum dred and fifty men are fighting a fire which threatened the town of La Cresenta and the valley west of Pas adena last night and has burned over an area of thirteen square miles, a portion of which is included in the San Gabriel forest reserves. The fire started yesterday when ranch CT attempted to burn some brush. Three residents near La Cresenta were destroyed and the old Gould castle, one of the landmarks of the valley was saved after desperate effort. Considerable timber has been consumed and the water sup ply is seriously damaged. The fire Is still burning and is approaching dangerously near Monte Vista. No estimate of the damage /can be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Anniversary Exercises

Boston, Sept. 11.-To-day's ses- sions of the African Grand lodge of Masons were largely in the nature of anniversary exercises, in celebration of the founding of the first lodge of colored Masons insthis city 100 years ago. The business sessions of the order will reach thsir interesting state tomorrow, when the election of officers will be held, the place of next years meeting selected. and inn portant affairs in connection with the order discussed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
MISS PATRICIA EGAN WEEDS.
Daughter of U. s. Minister Become.
 Mrs J. E. P. Murphy.

Copenhagen, Sept 11.-Miss Pat .ricia Egan, daughter of Maurice F. Egan, the American minister to Den. mark, was married yesterday to J. E. P. Murphy of Los Angeles, Cal. The affair was brilliant function. Count Raben Levetzau, the minis ter of foreign affairs, and his wife. who was Miss Moulton of Boston, all the members of the diplomatic corps and numerous persons promi- nent in society liberty men and scientists were present
 The pope sent his benediction Congratulatory telegrams were re- ceived from the king and queen .of Denmark, the Prince and Princess Waldemar, President Roosevelt, Car dinal Gibbons and many others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
CITY NEWS.

The, Waterbury hotel on Center street has been renamed aud hence forth will be known as Hotel Marl- borough.
 Steven Fereno of the east end was arrested this afternoon by Detective Keegan on a warrant charging him with breach of the peace.
 James Noonan of the north end will leave Tuesday to enter the Uni versity of Maryland. MT Noonan is Ia prominent baseball and football player of this city.
 A trolley car collided with one of R. N. Blakeslee's teams on South Main street this morning and in ad- dItion to giving the vehicle a bad whack it also cut the horse on the hind legs.
 List of advertised letters. Miss Maude Case, Frank Cowell. J. IF. Grove. Miss May Doyle, Arthur De- Nylver, Miss NJ. K. Egan lcare Mrs Sparks}. W. Green Hospital aven- ue). Charles Jarves, Thomas Jones North Main street., Miss Elsie Manchester. John Radamano, J. l.. Simpson, Miss Estella Smith.
 The republican political machine when managed by an expert like George L.. Lilley. may riie rough shod over the state, but just the same it isn't in 1t with Water bury trolley car. The commander in-chief of the Lilley parde found out this last night when he ordered a trolley to stop at Grand and Banh streets. but the motorman kept righi on and if any lodging was aecessar, the Taft Marching club had to at tend to 1t. The car came along jus as the procession reached Grand and Bank stroets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
auslns.sIika Enaiand.

The English are not a. revengeful people. They forget everything after a fight fin their eagerness to trade with their late enemy. It is not so much the spirit of forgiveness of sins which prompts them as the spirit of pushing trade. That is the centrsl inp1lee in their ba1nG-D -Dublh IfisA HouUtssd.