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Hot Springs post., 1908-12-05
G0Vernor-eZecf C0SQr0ve .~.
 Improving in California

Robes, Ca Dec 4Governore CosgrOve of Wash ngon who has been i'll at this place. slowly mprov ng thought he will be fully recovered by the date of his inauguration.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-05

See Morrison's line of Christmas gifts
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-05
Canadian and Italian
 Runners Are Matched

York A. Dorando, the Italian who defeated J. Hayes Marathon race last week. has been Tom Longboat the Canadian ndan the Marathon distance, weeks from tonight.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-05
Jimmie Britt 10 Fight
 Summers in London
Labor Leader Appointed
 Immigration Commissioner

Washington Dec 4D Daniel Keee has been appointed general immigration succeed General Sargent active worker behalf of Taft during the late paign, this position is the reward for his labors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
TAFT WILL COME
One of BIs Speeches Next Week Will Be Given 10 CoDUecilcuI.
 But Where Is a Secret
WILL IT BE THIS CITY

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 21.-A day of absolute quiet and rest is to be in- dulged in by w. H. Taft, who ar rived here at z o'clock this morning and will remain until the same hour tomorrow morning. MT Taft went at once to the residence of his broth CT, c. P. Taft, saying that he should see as few people as possible during the day that his voice might be i'm proved as much as possible.
 The three days work in Lousiana will begin tomorrow and end Satur- day night when the Taft special will start at once for New York city. Although 1t was decided Monday, and so announced by Chairman Hitchcock that the candidate would not go into Connecticut the plan is understood to have been changed 70 the extent of having Mir Taft make one speech in the Nutmeg state next Monday.
 Just where the effort Is to be made has not yet been decided.
 The accumulation of mail which it was necessary for MT Taft to at tend to to-day, was that care of at the Taft residence, it being the in- tention of the candidate not to visit his offices in the Sinton hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
NIANTIC JUSTICE MEMORABLE.
Fines Hartford and Middletown Visit.
 ors for Borrowing Stove.

Mantle, Oct 21.-Two prominent summer residents here have been found guilty by Justice Marion R. Davis and fined $1 each on a charge of theft. The officials of this place refuse to tell the names of the men, but say one is prominent resident of Hartford, while the other is equally prominent in Middletown.
 The men recently came to their summer cottages to spend few days and tried to do their cooking by means of one oil stove This failed them and they were in danger of hav- ing to go without their dinner Sun day, when one thought of an oil stove he had seen in a summer hotel. Both went. to the hotel and got in, taking the stove with the intention of put ting 1t back. The proprietor of the hotel visited the place unexpectedly and found that the stove had been taken. He engaged Deputy Sheriff Tubbs, who traced the wagon wheels to the cottage, where he stove was found in use.
 The men explained that they fully intended putting the stove back and reimbursing the owner for it's use This explanation did not suffice and the two stood trial in the justice court Monday afternoon. They paid their fines and costs and out of con- sideration for the regulations of the two men the justice court officers and owner of the stove agreed not to let their names be made public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
WIND STRUCK BOAT.
Carried u sud Occupants 10 Long Island Sound -- One Died
 From Exposure.

New Haven, Oct. 21.-While try. ing to cross the harbor in a small boat from Morris Cove to Savin Rock last night Howard B. Welch of West Haven and Charles A. Prindie of this city were carried out into Long Island sound by the wind and tide and were later picked up by the steamer Richard Peck bound for New York on her regular trip. A message received from Welch from New York this morning states that Prindle had died from exposure, but does not explain whether the death occurred before or after they were taken aboard the steamer. The men were in thirteen foot skin and were to wing raft across the harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Shot While Hunting

Hartford, Oct. 21.-Hunting with his brother yesterday, Henry w Stoehr of 3S3 Blue Hills avenue was accidentally shot. In company with Fred c. Stoehr the injured man start ed off yesterday morning to train some dogs on Talcott mountain for the field try which will soon take place at East Hampton. All went well until about 1 o'clock when the accident happened. They carried but one gun which was in the hands of Fred G. Stoehr. The other brother was walking few feet ahead when the weapon, which was double barrel gun, was discharged. The full contents of one shell, including the wads, entered the upper part of the left thigh of MT Stoehr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
SMlTB GOES FREE
Case Against Hjm NeIIed h lhe Superior CeurI-Mas n1s
 TyrreI Shot Fined $50.

It did not take very long to hear the case against Peter Smith in tho superior court, charged with break ing into railroad car. After hear- ing few witnesses Assistant States Attorney Kellogg nolled the case for lack of evidence.
 The case against the colored mans William Smith of Middleburys charged with assaulting Mrs Emma F. Haney with intent to kill. was then taken up. Mrs Haney is very old woman and related to the ac- cused, who is burly fellow. She said that as she was in her kitchen on the afternoon of September II Smith entered and asked for drink of water. He then spoke about hfs tie and then he rushed at her, threw her down, got heavy club and beat her on the head with 1t. She got up and he seized a large, heavy earthen- ware cuspidor and struck her on the back of the head several times until the vessel broke. She fell then and Smith kicked and choked her. Then he went to the yard and returned with a long pole such as are used for holding up clothes lines when there are clothes on them, and with this he beat her also The pole was about ten feet long. The club, the clothes line pole and the broken earthenware cuspidor were produced as exhibits. and the old woman had to undress her hair to show the jury the imprint of the wounds on her head. There were five of them. Att torney Joseph H. Reid is conducting the defense.
 This afternoon after recess for lunch, Judge Bennett sentenced Wal. ter Henry to three months in jail. He has already spent six weeks there.
 Canio Gerardi, who assaulted Mrs F. A. Tyrrell on the road back of Forest park one Sunday evening a month ago, was fined $50 and costs. Mrs Tyrrell was returning homo after seeing a friend off on car at the trolley terminus. She had a 22- calibre revolver with her, her inyari@ able companion when out nights on the roads near where she lives, and she shot Gerardi in the forehead witk it..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
COL TAYLOR LOST
ylelIm ei Inc Might Riders 7 Fled When Bls Companion
 Was Murdered.

Union City, Tenn, Oct 21.-Al- though searching parties continued their efforts until late hour last night no trace has yet been found of Colonel R. z. Taylor, supposed vic- tim of might riders"
 Colonel Taylor when last seen, was dashing through the bayou at the scene of the murder of his companion Quentin Rankin, fleeing before a vol ley fired from a hundred guns. He made no outcry. His tracks were found leading down to the bayou and up from the other side and no trace of blood was apparent anywhere. This morning the search for the missing man was resumed. Last night extreme excitement prevailed and the result of the continued search is problematical.
 Nothing can be learned as to the identity of the men who composed the band. It is believed, however, that they were "squatters" living along the shores of Reel Foot lake and that their action is the culmina- tion of controversy of years stand ing as to the rights of the "squatters" to fish in the stream which was the property of the West Tennessee Land Go, and of which Captain Rankin and Colonel Taylor were the organizers. 2
 The two men were here. to go over the land with J. F, Carpenter, an at torney of Union City, who contem- plated purchase of a portion of the land. That he escaped fate similar to the others of his party is due to the fact that he was spending the night t the home of relative, the mob $ rching the hotel at Walnut Log fd a third party, presumably Carpe1 ', without success
 A i'd fer named Powell. who de- clares |. 1t he was aroused from his home and compelled to accompany the men, gives the most authentic story of the tragedy. He declares he was taken from his home to the hotel and ordered to awaken the proprietor and guests under threat of death. The men sought were secured. Powell, with the others was taken to Bayou Deshae. near Reel Foot lake. Powell was left under guard of part of the band and Captain Rankin and Colo nel Taylor were taken some distance farther, where barley was held. Evidently no agreement was reached, for. according to Powell, the mob placed a rope around Rankin's neck and drew him from the ground un- til only his toes touched the ground. He was then beaten into insensibil- fly, his body drawn up and a yolley fired into his body. A second barley followed during which 1t is believed Taylor attempted to escape. Several volleys were fired, presumably at the retreating man, but with what result Is not known. The band then return ed to Powell and declared that both men were dead and ordered him to return to his home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Debs Talks Again.

Cincinnati, O., Oct 21.-Facing a sympathetic audience Eugene V. Debs socialistic candidate for president, last night talked to large crowd for more than an hour on the doctrines of his party at Music hall. The speak CT was in poar voice and was said to he i'll, but he Fave no evidence of sickness when he delivered his ad- dress. The only reference to MT Taft and Mir Bryan was made in con- nection with the Haywood, Mover and Pettibone cases In Idaho. He said that in this case Mir Taft had taken the side of capital and Mir Bryan did not have the backbone to take any part at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Vermont Forest Fires.

Bennington, Vt. Oct 21.-An am- bient pail of smoke which in places lon the outskirts was underhung with flame, encompassed the lower part of Bennington county to-day, from the numerous forest firest in this vicin- ity. Up to last night it had been believed that the fire in Woodford had. been finally reduced in intensity so that 1t would not again burst into flame, but last night, under the in fiuence of fayoring wind, the em- bers again became alive, and to-day the towns of Woodford, Searsburg. |Sangate, Somerset and Stratton were in danger of being reached.
 After lying dormant for three days Ia fire on Mount Anthony to the west tof this place, broke out afresh but with the aid of large corps of fire fighters has thus far been held with in set bounds. J. c. Colgate of New York owns extensive preserves in the vicinity and he has hired the men to prevent a further spread of the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Extensive Confagration North and
 West of Waterbury.

Harwinton, Oct 21.-Forest fires were burning last night north and west of Waterbury. The line of fire, three-quarters of mile in length, Is running up the mountain west Of Greystone station. A large fire is burning on the hills near Allerton Farms station on the Highland divis- ion of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. The ire, which started Monday night here, was fought by forty men until mid night, when it was supposed to have been all out. At 4 o'clock 1t started burning again and Fire Warden John Mansfield and a party of ten men fought the fire until noon, leaving a watchman to see that it did not break out again. This fire burned over about thirty-five acres. doing about $350 damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
25O GIRLS ESCAPE
Fire Starts During Dance, But
 There Was No Panic.

Manchester, N. H.. Oct. 21.-The remarkable escape or 250 persons, mostly girls, attending reception given by dancing teachers in hall on the third floor of the Odd Eel lows block on Hanover street, was the feature of fire that damaged that structure, one of the principal business blocks of the city last night, to the extent of $60, 900.
 The fire had started on the ground floor in cleansing establishment, worked up the rear of the building and had suddenly filled them all with smoke before 1t was discovered. De- spite the smoke there was no panic. Everyone moved quickly, but in an orderly manner for the elevators and stairways. Before the first of them could leave the building there was Q loud explosion and all the lights of the building went out. Even then there was no panic, and down through the smoke-filled darkened stairways the young folk filed out to safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
MONETT's CHARGE.
Says Standard Oil Go Named Supreme
 Court Officers.

Salt Lake City, Oct 21-Frank S. Monett, former attorney-general of Ohio, addressed large meeting of Utah democrats at the Salt Lake the ater last night. Mir Monett said:
 The reason left the republican party and advocate the election ot MT Bryan is due to the fact that while was prosecuting the Stand ard Oil trust in Ohio, and with every reason to expect successful issue, the republican campaign fund ot Ohio was swelled by contributions from the Standard Oil Co, and in re- turn that company was allowed to name the personnel of the supreme court of Ohio, whereupon all of the Standard Oil cases were promptly dismissed. Then" said MT Monett, "I became democrat"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Grand Lodge Elects and Intalls Off.
 cers and Does Other Business.

The Connecticut Grand lodge of Pythian Sisters held its eighth an- nual meeting yesterday at Pythian hall in Hartford, with morning and afternoon sessions. The meeting closed with the election and installa- tion of officers The officers elected were as follows:
 Grand chief-Mrs Laura Colt, Nor wich.
 Grand senior-Mrs Laura Otto, Seymour Grand junior-Mrs Mary Clark, Beacon Falls.
 Grand manager-Mrs Hattie Lew ellyn, Derby. I Grand mistress of records and cor. respondence-Mrs Jessie c. Perry, Union City. Mistress of finance-Mrs Nina Jef- fries, New London.
 Protector-Mrs Minnie Hitchcock, Waterbury. Outer guard-Mrs Eva Adams, Willimantic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
CITY NEWS.

The county commissioners were here to-day receiving applications for renewal of liquor licenses. They will morrow morning at 9 o'clock to St be here tomorrow. also.
 It was rumored that a man who was in a gang of men waiting out side the gates of the Waterbury Man. ufacturing Co.'S plant this morning became angry and relieved the pres sure of his mind by discharging a re- volver several times. The police in- quired into the matter but evidently were unable to make anything of 1t as no arrests were made.
 The application for the appoint ment of conservator over Miss Clara Louise Webster, daughter of the late Chauncey B. Webster, was withdrawn to-day from the probate court. There was to have been a hearing on 1t at 10 o'clock. The pe- titioners were the young woman's sisters, Mrs Edith c. Greenman and Mrs Jane W. McReynolds, and they alleged that she was physically and mentally incompetent to manage her affairs. Since the application was filed Miss Webster married Charles Edqu!st. and it was because of her marriage that the application was withdrawn. It was because she sold the realty she received from her fath- ers's estate and bought another house that her sisters feared she would squander her property. but 1t trans pired that she received s larger in come from her purchase than she did from the property she sold. Attor- neys Burpee and Pierce drew up the potion and It vas opposed by Attor. ney 9uilfoile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
TO FREE TnAW
gIs AlIsrasy Now Takes Appel 10 Circuit Court = Case
 wnl Be Reviewed.

Philadelphia, Oct 21.--Former Governor Stone of Plttsburg, attor- ney for Harry K. Thaw. to-day took an appeal to the United States cir cult court of appeals from the decis- ion of yesterday, in which the court dismissed writ of habeas corpus to bring Thaw to Pittsburg. The court granted a writ of error, which means the case will be reviewed by the court. Arguments will be heard in December.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
MELLEN's BAD YEAR.
Says Railroad Has Had Worst in Ex.
 perience-Picking Up.

New Haven. Oct 21.-President Mellen addressed the stockholders of the New Haven road at the annual meeting here to-day and said the year has been one of the most unfortunate the company has ever been through. Since June 30, however, which is the end of the fiscal year. there has been steady improvement and in Sep temher there was good business. By January there would be a definite improvement. The old board of di- recfofs were reelected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Mack Makes Denial

New York, Oct. 21.-Denial was made by National Chairman Mack today of the report that the demo- cratic committee had abandoned H. linoisS to the republicans. Mir Mack said that the democratic national committee was abandoning none of the contested states. The national chairman expressed the opinion that Ohio would be safely democratic and he said he had every reason to be- lieve that Maryland would be for Byran.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
OBRIEN's ACCUsER SUPPRESSED
Crowd and Speaker Prevent His
 Reading Document.

Goshen, Conn, Oct. 21.-Matthew E. O'Brien, the prohibition candidate for governor, was followed hither last night by w. o. Marshall of Chi cago, who entered the building where the prohibition rally was in progress. He asked Eugene L. Rich ards, who was presiding, for permis> sion to go on the platform and read the document he mad in his posses sion concerning MT O'Brien. This MT Richards refused to give and orr dered Marshall from the hall.
 On his way out of the hall Mar shall met O'Brien, but the Rev w. N. Taft stepped between them ana prevented any trouble. Marshall attempted to deliver an oration in the street in front of the hall, but was prevented from doing so by the crowd that gathered Later in the evening he returned to Torrington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
To Prevent Trouble.

Annoy, Oct 21.-The authorities here are taking measures to prevent disorders during the visit of the American fleet. Every householder in the city has been directed to re- port to the authorities the name, residence and times of arrival and departure of every nonresident vis- iting his house. Questionable char acters have been ordered deported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Author of America '

Boston. Oct 21.-The tooth anni- versary of the birth of Rev pr Sam uel Francis Smith. author of Amer ica." was celebrated to-day in Bos- ton, where he was born, and in New ton. where he made his home for more than fifty years. In Newton flags were displayed at half-staff throughout the city, and in all the public schools memorial exercises were held. At the First Baptist church in Newton Center, of which he was pastor for twelve years, the chimes which were given to the church as memorial of Dr Smith played America. In Boston the principal public celebration was the playing of the national hymn at noon by cornetists standing in the belfry of the Park Street church. in which ediflce America was public sung for the first time on 4fJE 1. ls32.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
BROTHERS oUARRELED.
Fought Over An Estate and Both
 Are Dead.

Gainesville, w. Va, Oct 21.-Two brothers who yesterday engaged in a dispute over the distribution of the large estate left by their father, are dead, each having inflicted a fatal wound upon the other. The brothers were Joseph and Thomas Mattingly, aged 3S and 35 years respectively, and among the most prosperous farm CTS of this, Preston county
 During a quarrel yesterday Joseph stabbed Thomas. The latter stagger- ed to the house where he secured a shot gun and returned to the scene and fired shot at Joseph infiicting a wound that caused almost instant death. A moment later Thomas fell dead from the loss of blood due to his brothers knife wound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
KERMIT ROOSEVELT BEATEN
Son of the President Competes ir Harvard Freshman Track Meet.

Cambridge, Oct 21.-Harvard's an- nual freshman track meet was held yesterday afternoon in the stadium. There were only Fl entries in the meet as against 94 last year. P. C.. Cummin, w. H. Ferald, A. R. Du- pont, K. s. Billings and P. R. With ington made the best showing. Cum min won the 100 yard dash in 10 4-5 seconds, and was second in the quar- ter. Fernald won the 440 in 55 45 seconds and the half mile in 2 min utes -15 seconds, which was good considering the heavy wind. Dupont negotiated the 120 hurdles in 5 2-5 seconds. Billings won the 220 yard dash in "A seconds, and Wilmington won the mile in minutes seconds.
 Kermit Roosevelt was one of the men entered in the two mile. He was second until the last lap, when he sprlnted and took the lead, but was repassed again by Groves, who won the race, after leading most of the way. The time was II minutes Ill 4-5 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Cochran for Brran.

Indianapolis. Ind. Oct 21.-Con- gressman Bourke Cochran of New York last night advocated the cleo ton of William J. Bryan and the democratic ticket. speaking before q large audience. He denounced Speak CT Cannon as . wall against which all progress was destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
THE MURDER CASE
Court Fins Wsiertowa Nan Guilty ip The Second Degree
 Jury Out IbIrty Miuules.

Litchfeld, Oct 21.-Guilty of mur- der in the second degree was the yer dict of the jury returned to-day against William Mclaughlin, who has been on trial for the killing of Robert Downs in Watertown on April 12. The jury was out thirty minutes after being charged for over an hour Judge Gager announced that he would not sentence Mclaughlin just now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Killed by Trolley.

Danielson, Oct 21.-Albert D. Shippe, 75 years of age, and veter- an of the Twenty-seyenth Connecti- cut volunteers, was killed by troll ley car near Elmyille, between this place and Dayville this morning. Shippee had suffered from demen- tia for some time. He was walking beside the tracks and tottered in front of the. car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
CORPSE" ALIVE IN COFFIN
Physician Prevents Woman from Be-
 ing Buried Before Death.

Ellis, Kan, Oct. 21.-Mrs Thomas Chapman. sixty years old, was sup posed to have died suddenly of heart disease on Saturday. The body was prepared for burial, but was not em- balmed. The funeral was to have taken place to-day.
 A few minutes before the coffin was to have been sealed a physician requested permission to see the body. After confirming his suspicious tha. the woman's body was made rigid by suspended animation, the~~ body was removed from the coffin, placed in bed and revived. While her heart is weak, 1t is believed that Mrs Chap man will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Charged With pesertion

Louisville, Oct. 21.-A man who says he is Charles Joseph Magnus and who claims to be the husband of Miss Ada German, the second daugh- ter of the late United States Senator German of Maryland. is in jail here charged with being deserter from the United States army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Post Office Robbed

Sandy Hook, Oct. 21.-The post office at this place was entered some- time during last night, the safe blown open, and small quantity of postage stamps taken. Entrance was gained through a rear window. There Is no clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-21
Killed by Dynamite.

New Orleans. La, Oct 21.-News of the killing of five men in the Pan- anna canal zone by dynamite ex- plosion was brought here yesterday by passengers on the steamer Car tago from Colon.