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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-02
PAINTED RoosEvELT's PICTURE
Vincent Trotta Receives Letter from
 Secretary to President.

Vincent Trotta of 52 Canal street. who recently painted picture of President Roosevelt and forwarded it to him is in receipt of the fol- lowing letter of acknowledgement My dear sir:-Your favor of the 27th inst, with accompanying paint ing. has been received and the presi- dent requests me to thank you foi your courtesy, which he very much appreciates.
 Very truly yours.
 WILLIAM LOEB, JR.,
 Secretary to the President" Mir Trotta is an employe of the Waterbury Clock company and does his sketehing evenings.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
WHAT MAKES CLOCK co.
Jim Dlsbrow Dlyulgcs Sccret.--Foot
 Gunrd Hat Display,

The Wonder Clock" in Jim Dis hrow's show window (Church street corner of CenteO attracts crowds all day long. II is creating no little curi- osity and study. Apparently 1t Is sim ply two pointers centered on is-inch dial. without any mechanism and i, stlll an accurate time keeper. Yester- day morning al i0:l0 the crowd eaw the pointers placed haphazzard on their central pivot so that they indicate about six o'clock Immediately they flew around of their own volitlon. till they indicated the proper hour and minute and thence on kept accurate time. An illustrated and explanatory card states that the clock Is not run by electricity ar magnetism, but It's movement is due to a well studied law of gravity, Jim Dlsbrow, yesterday when asked what made it go. looked wise and said: Twenty-Five dollars a week"
 Apropos of Foot Guard Day, Mir. Dis brow Is showing the two ancient Foot Guard hats recently presented 10 the company hy Ms. George H. filling of Allingtown The older one was worn by Levi filling 0ather of George AL i ling) in 1872. the other by the late George II. Alllng. while, member of
 the company as far back as 1874. Both are unique in design, both in excellent state of preservation. They will con t'nue on exhibition during today.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

OBITUARY NOTES
Mrs Nellie r. Carleton.

The unexpected death of Mrs. Nellie Rugby wife of F. & Carleton, which took place at their homo on Ellsworth avenue yesterday afternoon, will como as Q surprise to her many friends Mrs, Carleton was taken sick sunday and gradually grew worse until she passed quietly away yester- day afternoon, Deceased was of a very kindly disposition, and much de- voted to her home and family Among her friends she was much admired for her amiablc and loving disposition and her death will be deeply regretted by all who knew her,
 Mrs, Carleton was native of Springfield Mass, where her parents reside, Besides her parents. she leoves Q husband and two children, Walter six years of age, and Roger two and one-half years, to mourn her death, She also leaves two brothers, and ono sister, The funeral arrange ments hayo not vet been completed, and arc in the hands of Reochcr & Bennett. The services will probably be held from her late residence Thurs day afternoon, and the Rev Dr. Leetc of Dwight Place church will otlieiate, Intcrmcnt will bc in the family plot Union cemetery, Fair Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Miss FrcdcrIcn Wolf.

The many friends of Miss Frederick Wolf, daughter of Mir, and Mrs, Lud wig Wolf will be pained to learn of her death which occurred at her par enta residence, 76 Day street, veg torday. The cause of death was pncu- monia Miss Wolf was a very esti- mahle young lady She had a large circle of friends and was held in tho highest esteem of all who knew her, She was employed at one time at the Mendol X Freedman stores. but for the last few years has resided at home. Miss Wolf was a member of Trinity r. r. church Besides her parents she leaves one brother Carl, and four sisters. Misses Philippine Louise M, Marie and Anna The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
James o'C'ounor.

Funeral services for James O'Con- nor, the eighteen year old lad who died as result of bullet wound re coived from Railroad Detective James Quinn's revolver, were held ycster- day with a large number of relatives and friends present. Nine of his schoolmates and boy friends acted as flower and pallbearers while the pro- fusion of handsome floral tributes tcs- tifed to the esteem in which the boy was held by companions
 At his home. 45S Blatchley avenue, the first services took place and later in st. Francis R. C. church there was requiem high mass conducted hy Rev. Father Baker. The pallbcarerrs were ]. Hugo, J. ] Lawlor, F IT, Lawlor, F. Daly, ]. Sherin and w. Harrigan The flower bearers were I. Campbell, C. Lozenaon and D. Lawlor. Intorment was In St. Lawrence cemc- tery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
s@7@7777"779s7-l7-777s97777 COLORADO \ UNIT FOR TAFT.
State Convention Instructs Delegates
 All Harmonious.

Pueblo, Cal. April 2S.--The repub- lican state convention, called to select delegates large to the national con- vention at Chicago, was held to-day, without contest so far as the nomin- ation for president was concerned. The entire state delegation will go to Chicago as a unit for Secretary Taft
 Dclegates-at large to the national convention were chosen as follows: Crawford Hill, Denver; pr. Hubert Work, Pueblo; William LenoX. Fl Paso; Horace de Long, Mesa; Thomas Walsh, Arapahoe; w. A. Drake, Lari- mer.
 A slight hitch in the program came in an attempt to secure the endorse mcnt of Clarence C. lIamlin of Col- orado Springs for United States sen- ator but state Chairman Vivian did not permit the senatorial question to disturb the harmony of the conven- ton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Holm lE. Sl,anley,

The funeral of John H. Shanley was held yesterday morning from his late residence, 732 Elm street, and was attended by a large number of friends. A delegation from Now Haven aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles was present. A solemn requiem high mass was cele- bratcd at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock by Rev Father Mahoney, Rev. Father Bonihan was deacon, and Rev. Father Mackin suh-deacon. As- sisting at the mass were Rev. Fathers McGivney of Westville, l'it2simmons of New London, and Conway of Wat erhury The music was by a quartet of the church There were many flor al tributes including a large piece from the Eagles,
 The pallhearcrs were John ]. Toole, stephen r, McGann, Arthur Wright Edward ]. Keenan, James Kane, Mi- chao Smith, William Malone and Martin Gray. The flower bearers were Vincent Maher William States Peter Conln, William Bohan and Pc ter Clyne.
 1nterment was in St Lawrence cem- etery. The services were conducted i by Rev. Father MahOney.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
cnntnIn nnrntlo '. pond.

The funeral of Capt Horatio N. Pond, who met his death by fall from a dock at Warren, R, l., on Sat urday night, took place from his late residence at 4S Clinton avenue, yes- tordaw afternoon Services were cons ductcd at the house by Rev Dr. l. w. Sheath of the Grand avenue Congre- gatonal church, There were a mum ber of beautiful floral tributes. Mem bers of Adelphi lodge, r. X A. M, of which Captain Pond was member, acted as bearers, The lodge also had charge of the services at the grave. Intermont was in tho family plot in Branford cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
NEW REPUBLICAN EMBLEM.
Representative LcalSc Thinks Dog
 Would be Appropriate.

Washington, April 2S-Representa- tive Leake (Dem.) of New Jersey in speech delivered in the house to- day, criticised President Roosevelt as desiring to perpetuate himself in office by procuring the election of a proxy. He. conceded even more than enough ability to the president, but declared that he lacked dignity and noise. He would have the emblem of the repub- lican party changed from an elephant to a dog, if the present conditions were to continue, because the dog can both bark and wag its tail at the same time. "so that no one is able to know which end to believe
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
CITY MUST PAY
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mo damages can be assessed or allow cd as the result of the excavation and which win take away tho lateral sup port of the applicants land, as such damages are consequential and incid- ental, and not a taking within the meaning of that term,
 The rule which prevails at common law between adjoining proprIetors does not apply to this proceeding which includes Just compensation for all damages to the owners property.
 When tho city opened ths new street and in doing this appropriated part of the defendants property, tho damages are not limited to the land actually taken, but should include tho expense of making 1t all conform to tho new order of things
 Just compensation for taking part of one entire tract of land for pub lie use cannot be ascertaIned without all the proXimatc effects of the talk ing, and the value of the land actu. ally then Is no more essential than Is satisfaction for the damages to the residue.
 For these reasons the court has reached the conclusion that the cost of building thIs retaining wall Is a proper element of damage 10 be con sidered and allowed to tho New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
 Mir Black, the civil engineer for the railroad company, testified that the cost of retaining wall to properly support the tracks at this point would amount to S25,350. which estimate was admitted to he substantially cor. rect by counsel for the city Considering the quantity and value of the land actually taken from tho railroad company for the extension ot l Humphrey street and the damage tc 1 the remainder of this tract. by reason of the street running through it. tho damages upon this branch of the case arc found to be s2,0O0 Taking int consideration the cost of the depo and It's natural depreciation ! find that 5000 Is n fair allowance fol the depot building taken and appro priated by the city
 Therefore, the court assesses ant determines that the city of New Ha ven pay to the New York, New Ha, ven ands Hartford Railroad company sS2,35O in full of all damages ovel and above all benefits accrulng to i by reason of the public Improvement herein described The items constl tutlng this amount of damage are a follows:
 Cost of retaining wall. .s25.S5t Land damages ...,........ 200l Depot .......,.............. 5.00l
 Total amount ......... S32,35t
 RORABACK, J.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Given for Miss Isabella Soza at Her
 Home Last Night.

A surprise party was given Miss Isa- bella Soza last night at her home. s26 Grand avenue. by about twenty of her little friends. The celebration was in honor of her 12th birthday and the evening was a merry one. music, games and luncheon being in order
 Among those present were Sadie Adams. Florence Stretch, Nellie Cohn, Clarence Stretch, Raymond Hammond, Thomas Adams, Ida Cohen, Eddle By ron, George Bronin, Amelia Soza, Mary soza, Edwin Kone. Mr. and Mrs Kone, Mrs Soza, George Adams, Mrs Adams, Herbert Emerson. and Walter Sher- man.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
AIfrcd NIck.

The death occurred yesterday at NuddletoWu, of Alfred Wick, q we'll known resident of Mount Carmel Deceased was machinist by trade, and leaves a wife and six children, four sons and two daughters The funeral will take place Thursday af- tcrnoon at his home in Mount Car mel and interment will be in Center vile cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
QUINN IS ORDERED
 HELD BY CORONER
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 from the doorway of said car and started to run in southerly direction down the track. and when about eighteen or twenty feet from said car. Quinn pointed his revolver toward O'connor and fired thirty eight cali hre bullet from said revolver at him. The bullet entered O'Connors back about one half inch below the | top of the left hip hone and one and quarter inches to the left of the median line of the back. o'Connor a. once fell 10 the ground, got up ] again and came toward the car where Quinn was standing with his pistol then pointing toward the other men in the car. He told Quinn and the other special railroad agents who had shot, whercupon said special railroad agents and the men who were in tho car gave such assistance to OConnor ai they were able and the police ann bulance was summoned and OConnor taken to the New Haven hospital, where in the early afternoon If April 26, 1908, he died death resulting from said bullet wound
 l find that James R. OConnor came to his death by reason of the bullet wound inflicted upon him as herein detailed by James A, Quinn, and that James A. Quinn Is criminally respon- sibe for his said death. In compli- ance with the statute 1 have filed with the clerk of the superior court for New Haven county, my report of the inouest, the evidence taken hereat, and the report of the autopsy
 Dated at New Haven, Connecticut, this 2Sth day of April 1908.
 ELI MTX,
 Coroner for New Haven County.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
BOMB THRoWER DIES.
Boy Anarchist Mamcd and Blind Fin
 ally Succumbs

New York, April 3S,-Selig Silver stein, the boy anarchist tailor, who, melted by dict of red" literature and a memory of rough treatment by the police-When they broke up dis orderly meeting on the East Side attempted to throw bomb at q squad of patrolmen in Union Square, on March 2S. died this morning, in Bellevue hospital. The police will See to it that there is no riot the day of his funeral
 The mamed Russian has been blind and dying ever since the crudely made tin receptacle for powder and handful of nails exploded in his hands
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Mrs. EIiznheth Sncaih.

Mrs Elizabeth, widow of Jacob Sheath, died at her home in Columbia, Pa, Monday night of complication of diseases She had been III since last January Mrs, sheath was 75 years of age. She is survived by two sons, Prof. E, Hershey sheath of Yale university and Rev Dr, Isaiah w. Sheath, pastor of the Grand Avenue Congregational church; also by a daughter, Mrs Bruener with whom she resided.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
NJiss TtIlinn NyIviu

Tho funeral of MISS LIllian Aylwln who died on Friday morning, was held at Trinity r. E. church, at 9;9O Sunday afternoon, Rev C. 0, Sco- vile and H. n. Sterrett officiating.
 She is survived by a sister, Mrs EdwaT Miller and two brothers Robert and George Aylwin.
 The palbcarers were Robert Ayl. Win, George Aylwin,, Edward Miller
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
INDICTMENT OF ANARCHIST.
Paterson Judge Charges Grand Jury
 to Act Against Editor.

Paterson, N. J April 2S-At the opening of the April term of the county court today Justice James E. Lintburn said, in his, charge to the grand jury, that the men engaged in the publica- tion of the Anarchist organ Ia Cues tione Sociae could be indicted,
 Justice Lnturn said that his atten. tion had been called by Prosecutor Elm ley to articles published in the paper, in which the burning of public build ings and the seizure of police stations and armories were recommended
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Franklin $. Rrndlc,.

Funeral services for the late Frank. lin s. Bradley took place yesterday afternoon and were largely attended Tho Rev. Newman Smyth. D.D,, ofiic. iated and the pallbearers were Prof Tracy Peck, A. D. Rowland, John T Manson, George r. Holcomb, Prof F. $. Curtis. George w. Curtiss, Al bert D. Holt, Mnotte E. Chatheld.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
The soothing spray of Elv's Liquid

Cream Balm used as an atomizer Is an unspeakable relief to sufferers from Catarrh. Some of them describe it as a Godsend, and no wonder. The thick. foul discharge Is dislodged and the patient breathes freely, perhaps for the first time in weeks Liquid Cream Balm contains all the healing, purifying elements of the solid form, and 1t never fails to satisfy, Sold by all druggists for 75 cents, including spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street. New York,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
ANNUAL BANQUET.
Twentieth Century Club 10 Meet at
 East Pearl Street Church.

East Pearl Street Church.
 The third annual banquet of the Twentieth Century club of the Wes- leyan league will be held tonight at the East Pearl street M E. church at 7:S0, Covers will be laid for 225. Henry Wade Rogers will be the toast master and among those who will re- spond are Joseph McAfee of New York, Wesley Bodish, the new pre- siding elder of this district; Miss Jes sic E Arbuckle the superintendent of the Deaconesses' home, the Rev, w. F, Maynard, and Sedgwick Saun- ders
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

and Horace Ayling. There were nu. merous beautiful floral offerings. Tha ihtermont took place In Evergreen cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
REAL, BUBoNIC AT CARACAS.

Willemstad, Curacoa, April 2S.--A lot ter received from Caracas to-day dated April 26 confirms previous reports that the buhouic plague has made it's ap- penrance at that capital According to thls communication one case has been authenticated,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
PLEASANT SURPRISE

Total amount ...........,.S32.350
 RORABACK, j.
, 1908-04-23
OUR GIRLS WERE
MET BY FRIENDS
UNIVERSITY GlEE AND MANDO-
LIN CLUB ENTERTAINED BY
EVANSTON TEACHERS.
Clara Prahl and Anne Reid at Station
to Meet Them and Reception Ten
dered at Parish House, Attended
BY Bada johnson and Cora Durn-
ford, Also Former Students Here.
BY Ida r. LangheIdt.

Special 10 The Republican
Evanston, Wyo., April 22.-We arriy-
ed in Evanston exactly at noon and
We're met at the train by Miss Reid
and Miss Prahl. 1t seemed so good to
see some one we knew, and the girls
seemed just as delighted to see us.
After dinner the club went up to the
schools and played several selections
for the pupils, who seemed to enjoy it.
Attended Reception.
At 4 o'clock we were invited to a re-
ception at the Parish house. and there
we met all the high school students
and a large number of the Evanston
people. Rev. Bulls, the Episcopal
minister, gave us a nice address of
welcome, which was responded to by
Mrs. Clark. A dainty lunch was serv.
ed and the girls spent a delightful af.
ternoon.
High School Students Thanked.
The girls all rendered a vote Of
thanks to the high school students and
to Misses Reid, Prahl, johnson and
, 1908-04-23
HERE'S THE PROOF
But Besides catarrh, Hyomei Cures
Grip, Coughs and Colds, Group
and Asthma.
Read; If You Are a Sufferer from Ca
tarrh, Reason and Reflect.

NY wife and | will swear that Hyo-
mel cured me of the worst case of ca
tarrh that eve existed. l used to
cough constantly at night and had "A
dropping in the throat, which kept me
awake a great deal. l raised thick
phlegm, and vas in a horrible condi-
ton. However, l am entirely cured
solely through the use of Hyomei.'
DR.. Philip z. Hart, Laconia, N. ii.
Reader, this is one of thousands of
testimonials praising the marvellous
curative power of Hyomei. If you
are a sufferer, why not try it? the
Laramie Drug company guarantees it,
and will refund your money if it fails
to cure. Hyomei is not a stomach nos
trum; it is dry anticeptic and medicat-
ed air, and all you hav to do to cure
any disease of the nose, throat or
lungs, is to breathe it in through the
.Hyomei inhaler. A Hyomei outfit, in
GLIDING a scientific inhaler, only costs
s1.OO. Get one today. Subsequent
treatment is only so cents a bottle.
Get one now. The Laramie Drug COM
pany takes all the risk. They guaran'
tee it.
, 1908-04-23
"one touch of Nature Makes the
Whole World Kin"

When a rooster finds a big fat worm
he GALES all the hens in the farm yard
to come and share it. A similar trait
Of human nature Is to be observed
when a man discovers something ex-
%ceptionally good-he wants all his
friends and neighbors to share the
benefits Of his discovery. This is the
touch of nature that makes the whole
world kin. This explains why people
who have been cured by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy write letters to the
manufacturers for publication, that
others similarly ailing may also use ii
and obtain relief. Behind every one
of these letters is a warm hearted
wish Of the writer to be Of use 10
someone else. This remedy is for sale
by all druggists.
, 1908-04-23
FORMER LARAMIE GIRL
MARRIED AT SHERIDAN.

Friends of Miss Georgia Coutant,
formerly of this city and who now re-
sides in Sheridan, will be interested to
learn of her marriage to Mr.. Claude
William Aikens, a prominent young
business man of that place. The Sher-
idan Post makes the following men.
tion of the wedding:
"a very quiet home wedding occur
red Wednesday evening, at the home
of Mrs. oliver Messenger, sister of the
bride, when Miss Georgia Coutant and
Mr.. Claude William Aikens were
united in marriage by Rev. Long. The
bride was unattended. About twenty
relatives witnessed the ceremony.
Both bride and groom are well known
here, having lived in Wyoming since
childhood. Mr.. and Mrs. A,ikens will
be at home to their friends at their
home on Scott street."
, 1908-04-23
HEARING HELD IN
THE GILLESPIE CASE.

In the Office of State Land Commits
sioner Fuller this morning, a hearing
was held in a contest brought by A. b.
Gillespie, a Chugwater ranchman,
against Frank Roach over a section of
school land, says the Cheyenne Tri-
bune. The land is now under lease to
Roach, and is being contested by Gill
lespie, who seeks TO u control of
the land to make his home upon it.
Attorney Kinkead represented Mr.. Gil
lespie and Gibson Clark and John D.
Clark appeared for Roach. The hear.
ing was before Commissioner Fuller
and A. D. Cook, state superintendent,
who is also a member of the board.
, 1908-04-23
Motor Driven ey Wireless.

Frederick H. Millener, an electrical
engineer at the Union Pacific shops,
Omaha, has succeeded in applying the
principles of wireless telegraphy to an
electric motor, and today a party of
electricians was permitted to examine
a wireless electric truck which has
been in use in the Union Pacific shops
for several weeks. The truck is start
ed and stopped from a wireless cen
trail station, and has a number of new
and unique points.
, 1908-04-23
ROADS
ARE BUILT
ENERGETIC REPORTER FOR DEN.
YER AFTERNOON PAPER COW
ERS LARGE ASSIGNMENT.
Refers to Financial Head of Laramie
Plains Line as "Sirv Isaac Van
Horne and Evolves New Schemes
for That Road That Will Discount
Present Plans of Company.

~
The following from Tuesday after.
Moons Denver Times is reprinted not so
much for it news feature. albeit there
Is some news" in it, but as showing
now easily the Denver papers are able
TO twlst facts and make astounding
statements of them. Then, too, Sir
Isaac Van Horne of Boston and Lord
Fred A. Miller of this city, will be glad
to know that even humble citizens of
two OF the most democratic states in
the country-not politically, but soci-
ally-may rise to the distinction Of the
nobility when a shifty reporter takes
his facile pen in hand and proceeds o
do Things to road builders and others
less theoretically employed
Fact and Fiction.
The Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pa
CHIC railroad company, the Union Pa
cine feeder which is building from
, 1908-04-23
Ar Agreement Reached.

After the mornings meeting of the
committee of general managers and
representatives of employees of forty
five western railroads at Chicago, it
was announced that an agreement
had been reached regarding the new
federal sixteen-hour law.
The principal contention of the rail.
roads was that they had to pay two
days wages in some cases to obey the
law. This was settled by both sides
making concessions.
The representatives of the employees
and railway officials have been con
ferring in that city for several weeks.
Both sides are well pleased over the
new arrangements and will leave for
their respective homes tonight.
, 1908-04-23
READY TO PROCEED
ON SIDEWALK MATER

The council committee on streets
and alleys, as by instructions of the
council, will make a thorough inspec'
ton of the city in the hope of secur'
ing the cooperation of the people in
the building of a large amount of &C.
ment sidewalk during the coming
summer. The committee believes that
walks should be laid on both sides of
Grand avenue east to Tenth street, and
other principal thoroughfares will be
visited.