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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
MUST OBEY LAW.
Governor of New Jersey Says Atlantic City is a Saluraalia
 of Vice
MAY CALLOUT TROOPS

Sea Girt, N. J., Aug .27.--In 2 startling public proclamation issued to-day from the summer capital, Gov ernor Fort declares that unless the excise law is observed in Atlantic City, which he calls "a Saturnalia of vice." next Sunday, and all saloons and cafes closed tightly, he will call an extraordinary session of the legis- lature and may send the New Jersey state troops to the famous resort, de- claring the city to be under martial law. This is the most drastic action which has been taken to enforce a general law ever taken in New Jer- sey.
 Governor Fort ridicules the fiasco of ten days ago, when grand jury at Mays Landing, the county seat, refused to find indictments, and says that theaction was burlesque; that three member of the grand jury were owners of saloons in Atlantic City and that others were in sympathy with the yiolators of the law. The jury now in session is not likely to find indictments, the governor de- clares, and in his proclamation he states that as he had affidavits from James c. Steelman and William Reeves Winters stating that they pur- chased liquors last Sunday in sa- looms operated by three members of the grand jury, the governor says he can see but one or two things to do. First, call out the militia and police of Atlantic City and declare the re sort to be under martial law. This would require an appropriation by the legislature. Second. he will ask special session of the legislature to enact special legislation authorizing him to appoint disinterested com mission to take clarke of the affairs of Atlantic City. He also wants a law authorizing him to remove off cers after a hearing for failure to perform or who wilfully refuse to do their duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
sWINDLERS USE GLADYS'S NAME
 A Forged Praise Makes Best Seller of .Jokish Jackass'' Works.

Budapest, Hungary, Aug 27.-- An extensive swindle has been per. petrated in Hungary by means Of the unauthorized and fraudulent use of the name of Countess Ladislaus Szechenyi, who before marriage was Miss Gladys Vanderbilt of New York.
 Certain sharpers who pretended to be newspaper men interested in the distribution of new publica- tion in several volumes sent out broadcast from the thriving town of Arpad, 100 miles southeast of Bud apest, a circular printed in both Hungarian and English, and signed Gladys yanderbilt-Szechenyi," in which enthusiastic admiration was expressed for the "Jokish Jackass" works and an offer was made to cons tribute 5,000,000 crowns 1,O00,- W0) in order to reduce the selling e.ice from 240 crowns ($4S) to 70 / Towns (S14), thus giving every Hungarian an opportunity to buy a complete set of the books.
 Though the very title was enough to warn an American or an English man, many Hungarians bit at this bait and sent in orders, each accom- panied by the cash--70 crowns.
 When the swindlers had accumu> lated in this way as much money as they dared, expecting exposure, they vanished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
FLOOD IN ATLANTA
Slgeeis Were CIesr This Aiier. noon -Newspsper wen
 We're Wareonsd.

Atlanta, Ga, August 27.--At 4:45 o'clock this morning, communication was had by the Associated Press of flee in this city with the Western Union Telegraphers who are maroon ed in the chamber of commerce build ing at Agusta, Ga, and they reported that at daylight the flood had dimin- ished four and half inches since midnight No one was stirring about in the flooded streets, and only here and there in the office buildings could light be seen, giving evidence that there were a number of the oc- cupants of the down town buildings who spent the night onS the second floors unable to get to their homes.
 In different sections of the city, it is reported that many spent the night in trees. as they could not find their way through the torrent of water, which has been estimated as rushing through the city at the rate of twen- ty miles an hour.
 This afternoon the sidewalks were practically clear and the water was receding at the rate of one inch an hour. At that rate the streets will be clear by six o'clock this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
christened Win Water.

Bismarck. x. D.. Aug 2T.-Eugene Chain. prohibition candidate for president. yesterday broke a bottle of pure water over the bow of a Missouri river steamer instead of 6 bottle of wine at a christening. He christened the steamer Deapolis, one of a new feet of grain boats to ply Ia the river from this harbor. Last evening Mir Chain addressed an im- mense crowd In an open square. During his trip from Fargo he made six addresses from the car platform. but at Jamestown the railroad ofi- cisls would not permit speaking from the depot % he had to go to a near by park. MT Chain left last night for the west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
Tennis Matches Postponed.

Newport, R. l.. Aug 27.-Al- though the sky was dull and lower ing the rain of yesterday had ceased when the crowd began to assemble at the Casino to-day for the final match in the all-comers tennis tourn- ament for the national championship between Beals c. Wright of Boston and Frederick B. Alexander of New York. The players found the turf still moist but yet firm and playable, and early this forenoon there was svery indication that the match be- tween the two players would start on time and that the spectators would see the fastest and most skillful ten his of the year. Later, however, be- cause of the weather conditions, the matches were postponed until to- morrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
THAW TALKING
The Slayer of Brchiieci White Says Bands Jerome Decis.
 ion Was All Right
DOES NOT LIKE IT ALL

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Aug 27.-- Harry K. Thaw made the following statement to-day after reading the opinion of Commissioner Hand in the proceedings for the removal of Dis trict Attorney Jerome, who is ol- posing Thaw's fight for liberty: k 'I agree with MT Hands decision in favor of Jerome and think that on the whole public senti- ment will support 1t.
 In his decision MT Hand express es certain opinions which seem to me mistaken, but two remarks that az pear regretable do not affect the dis trict attorney
 MT Hand might condone throwing dice for money, but his comment that to rebuke his deed is to indict a very large portion of the community, in- cluding all who take part in com mon games of billiards, bridge, whist, golf, base ball and every other popular recreation known to the people of every civilized land will surely shock the best part of the community. tr
 "I have many friends who play billiards and 1 know that they do not bet upon the game; that they in dulge in it purely as a recreation with no thought of gambling. Bridge whist is never played in public for money. If my own experience over many links counts for anything not one man in a hundred plays golf for money. have attended more than a hundred base ball games and | found that my own and my neigh bor's interest was from the playing of the game itself Were 1t otherwise professional base ball would become a farce. MT Hand cannot be famil- far with the spirit of amateur base ball.
 That field sports, tennis, etc, are indulged in as pleasant and whole some exercise is, trust, beyond doubt. Were this otherwise the vo- taries of racing would have an un- answerable argument in favor Of their diversion. The effect of Mr Hands statement coming from such an authority cannot be otherwise than injurious"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
sponees Are Sunstruek.

The sponge being an animal, 1t Is necessary to Kill 1t. This is done by exposing 1t for several hours on the broad decks of the boats. In summer sponges soon die, but fin winter take a long time owing to weaker force of the sun. After death they are brought ashore and put in the cradles. These are inclosures made on the seashore by setting stakes a little apart from each other. The ebb and flow of the tide wash the animal matter from the sponges. and the work is completed by manual labor They are then taken to the packing house. graded, strung. baled and dispatched to their destina- tion.-PaIl Mall Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
FOR BRICK PAVING
Board of Public Safely Awards East Main Street Job io
 F. I. Ley & Co.

The board of public works met this afternoon and on recommenda- tion of the paving committee, Mayor Thoms and Engineer Cairns, award- ed the contract for paving East. Main street from Cherry street to Wol- colt street to J. r. Ley & Co, for $22,61S.60. the company being the lowest bidder on that kind of ma- terial. There was a long petition in favor of bitulithic, and many fa- vored wood, but the committee re- ported that the former has not prov- ed it's ability to withstand hard us. being laid here now on concrete and after year We will know more about it. Wood costs about $1 per yard more than bricks, and Hassam, the lowest priced material in tho market, is stil in the experimental state and the committee did not fa- vor it. Edward McManus com- plained that he was not able to find out on quantities on curb, but the engineer denied this and said he assured him that the2 items outside the bricks would amount to about $1,000 Louis Archambault, who was present when McManus talked with the engineer said he recollect- ed hearing the engineer speak of setting curb, but he didn't hear him mention new curb. There was a long chat on the whole matter, but when the motion to award the con-. tract to the lowest bidder was put it was carried without opposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
CITY NEWS.

Pipe auction tonight 323 Bank.
 FuIton's American band will give a concert al the junction of Grand and Bank streets tonight.
 Miss Loretto C. Mahoney, a grad uate of Notre Dame, later a pupil and assistant to Prof Julius Baier, will resume the teaching of piano after September 10. at her studio, 256 South Main street.
 Joe Pronovust. in the employ of the Waterbury Button Co, was bit- fen by a dog a week ago Sunday as he vas returning home He is con- fined to his home. s11 River street, and the doctor says he will be con- fined to the house for several weeks, and may lose his leg.
 Peter FitzHenry of Washington avenue procured the first hunting license of the season this afternoon when he called at the city clerk s ofiee and cashed in his s1-l0. Peter expects to go down to tss shrre in a few days where he will try his luck at landing some wild ducks the law on which Is of the first of September.
 The notices on the trolley cars prohibiting smoking in any part cs the car and the carrying of lighted pipes. cigars or cigarettes. inside the car proved 10 obstacles to the in xenuftv Of one man wfo lives in the north end. This noon this fellow took lis cigarettes in the car on his right ear. and there vas no kick either.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
Will Arrive Tomorrow.

Berlin, Aug 27.-General Dafon- seca, the Brazilian minister of war, and General Mendes de Moraes of the Brazilian army, accompanied by their staffs, will arrive here to-mor- row and will be give nlodgment in Berlin hotel as the guests of Elm peror William. The party has come out from Brazil to witness the fall maneuvers. The invitation extend ed them is regarded as a political act rather than a purely military proceeding with the object of. draw ing the two governments and the two peoples into more agreeable rela- ,tions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
DISCARDED WIFE
She Has Not Heard of Artist'i
 Arrest.

Paris, August 27,-Emily Fisch. bacher the first wife of Ferdinand Pinney Earle, is at present travelling through Switzerland with her son Harold and her parents. She, has not yet been informed of the arrest of her former husband, who put her away.
 Charles Fischbacher. her brother. is in Paris. He expressed surprise when told of Earle's arrest. He said that the last time they had heard from Earle was when the son was born to his second wife about a month ago. He was not surprised at the latest display of eccentricity on the artists part.
 Tt needs strong and energetic woman to rule that man, and my sister was too sweet tempered to try and govern him. From Earles acts and his peculiar temperament I fear that he will become a victim of in- sanity"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
MACK IN NEW YORK
National Committeeman Will Sci the Wheels i1 Notion al
 Once.

New York, August 27.-With the democratic campaign west of the Al leghenies in full swing, Norman E. Mack, chairman of the democratic national committee returned here from the west to-day to establish headquarters and inaugurate the campaign in the east. The New York headquarters will be formally opened on Saturday and in the mean time Mir Mack will confer with sever al of the national committeeman of the eastern states and with local democratic leaders on the selection of chairman on the subcommittee to direct the democratic fight in the east MT Mack believes that New York man will be selected as eastern cam paign manager On his arrival here to-day MT Mack was met by national Committeeman Tomlinson and other members of the national committee who reached here earlier in the week.
 MT Mack said: The elements of doubt in the coming election are be- ing rapidly swept away by the strong drift of the country towards democ- raey and I feel absolutely confident of the election of Bryan and Kern. say this frankly, not because it is an utterance naturally expected to come from a national chairman of a political party but from the fact that reports received and preliminary can vases made are indices that the next administration at Washington will be democratic.
 The campaign in the west is be- ing vigorously pushed and within ten days the work will be we'll advanced in the east, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and New York will undoubtedly go democratic this year.
 T have been away nearly month and haven ot kept in touch with the gubernatorial situation in this state. The democrats have several good men who can be nominated for governor but that is matter for the Roches- ter convention. As to the Buffalo primary yesterday I can say l know nothing about it as the national com mittee has occupied every minute of my time.
 Speaking of campaign funds, Mir Mack said:
 ''I am not worrying about finan- ces. and there is no distress for money. The finance committee has supplied me with all the money that is necessary and I have ordered SUD- plies and everything needful to run the campaign. Our funds come mostly in small contributions from the masses of the people and we are gathering much money in that way, The day for large contributions so far as the democratic party is con. cerned Is fairly over. am not afraid that the committee will not obtain all the money 1t needs to con. duct legitimate campaign. NIT Mack held numerous conferences throughout the day. Several nation al committeeman and prominent democrats called at headquarters to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
LET RAILROADS ALONE
Warning of Railroad King Shonts to
 the Powers That Be.

Chicago, August 2T.-"We have not spent a dollar that we were not obliged to spend during the year and our future expenditures will depend entirely on how the country is going to treat the railroads" said Theodore P. Shonts. president of the Alton and Clover leaf railroads last night, when questioned concerning what the railroads would do in the way of em- ploying men and contributing to the general prosperity of the country.
 MT Shonts Is here on a tour of in- spection.
 "we have not laid ton of steel during the year." Mr Shonts con tinued. "It is true that l bought 1000 steel cars for the Alton. but we mad to have them. On Friday at the home gathering in Centerville, la, my native town, am going to make a speech giving my views on how the railroads ought to be treated. tell you the future of the country de- pends much on this statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
MANY sTRAGGLERs WE'RE LEFT
Battleship Fleet On the Way to Melr
 bourne.

Sydney, Aug 27.--Before the American battleship fleet left Sydney at s o'clock for Melbourne, it's next stopping place, Rear Admiral Sperry sent a letter to Charles c. Wade, premier of New South Wales. thank ing him for the cordial reception and magnificent hospitality extended and saying that the welcome given the Americans would draw closer the bonds of sympathy and friendship between the United States and the Australian commonwealth.
 After the vessels had cleared the harbor 1t was found about eighty stragglers had failed to join theit ships. These men will not be posted as deserters, as 1t is thought thai the non-appearance of many of them was accidental. Fifty of the strag- glers were embarked later in the day on the Yankton and sailed to re- join their ships at Melbourne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
DRIVEN TO MORGUE
Storm SO Severe in New York They Could Noi Stay in
 the Parks.

New York, Aug 27.-Driven from the city parks and streets by the storm 200 homeless men and women last night sought shelter in the city morgue. During the height of the storm such numbers applied for shel- ter that the municipal lodging house was crowded long before the usual hour and hundreds were turned away The situation eventually be- came so grave that the officials opened the morgue to the homeless and began to give out tickets to all who desired them. At 6 o'clock this morning the homeless were again turned into the streets by official order and the morgue was once more reserved for the dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
Loving Cup for Taft.

Hot Springs, Va, August 27.- Judge Taft is to be presented with a silver loving cup tonight by the guests of Homestead hotel. The pres entation ceremony is to be made by the juvenile members of the guest body after speech by Colonel John McAnerney, of New York. No ap- pointments have been made by the candidate for the two remaining days of his. stay here. Loving cups also are to be presented to Mrs Taft and to Charlie. the eleven year old son. The ceremonies are to follow an il- lustrated leetur by Burr Mcintosh in which photographs of MT Taft in and about the hotel will be shown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
TO SEARCH RECORDS
Faiber McMsctin of New York Has Been Appointed
 PrepOslulator.

Rome. Aug 27.-The Rev D. J. McMackin of New York has been appointed propostulator in the pro- cess of the justification of Pope Pjhs TX. This means that Father McMackin will make researches and examine documents in America re- garding Pope Plus in connection with his Justification.
 Cardinal Cretoni, prefert of the congregation on rights and indul- gences, has received mysterious in timation to suspend the process of Justification from man named Falconieri, who claims to be the heir to properties fraudulently sub- stracted from his family by Pope Plus K. This action, Falconieri writer, shows that Plus TX did not possess the virtues necessary for identification.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
French Cable Co Guilty.

Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Aug 24-via Port of Spain, Trinidad, Aug 27.-The civil court of first in- stance to-day handed down a judg- ment declaring the French Cable Go guilty of complicity in the Matos revolution against President Castro and condemning it to pay damages to the amount of nearly 5000, 900, In addition the company must pay a further amount to be assessed later by experts. The company may ap- peal from this decision. It is prac- tically duplication of the decision handed down against the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Go. The British minister to Venezuela has been in conference lately with Pres ident Castro at Barquisimeto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
oUTGREw HIS $500 COFFIN
Eccentric Capitalist Ordered Casket
 Two Years Ago.

Cincinnati, August 27.-After the death of c. c. Breuer, an eccentric capitalist, 1t was discovered that the coffin he bought two years ago was too small. He gained about fifty pounds since he was measured for the casket.
 Breuer was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery. where shaft already marks his pre-arranged last resting place. He prepared for his funeral two years ago. shortly after he be- came involved in expensive litigation. He had special coffins made for him. self and wife. at a cost of $500 each. and stored them under his bed in their Clifton mansion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
VIII Chanre His sneech.

Kansas City. Mo. Aug 27.-Wil- liam J. Bryan with his party, includ- ing Theodore A. Bell. arrived here from St Louis this morning and was escorted to the Hotel Baltimore. The party left for Topeka at 1O:40 a. m In view of the action of the republi- can state convention of Kansas In en- dorsing the guaranty of bank depos- its. Mir Bryan announced while here that 1t would be necessary for him to make some addition to the speech on "Guranty of Bank Deposits" which he is to deliver at Topeka to- night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
DEATH TAKES TONY PASTOR.
Before the Public Over 60 Years
 First Appeared as Minstrel.

New York, Aug 27.--Antonio (Tony) Pastor, the theatrical man ager, died. at his home at EImhurst, L. l., at 10:05 o'clock after an i'll. ness of several weeks at the age of Fl years. Ihe members of his immediate family were at his bed side.
 Tony Pastor was one of the best known theatrical managers in the country. He was born in New York in 1887 and made his first appear ance on the stage with minstrel troupe at the age of g years. A few years later he became clown and for 15 years he was painted faced funmaker in the circus ring.
 For many years he has engaged in secret system of charity where by he paid small sum each week to some of the actors who helped him to his success and who are now poor. He would never tell who these pensioners were. but never week went by without their hearing from him.
 Tony Pastor perhaps did more tHdH any otHcI hdn oH 'hc NouuN- vile stage to develop the topical song. During each season for go years he introduced laxely. Mondas night one or two new songs. Two of the most popular songs during the civil war were Root Hog or Die and ".Hunkey Dorey.' Songs concerning the electric shock, the Grecian bend, Charley Ross and other timely topics all enjoyed tram sient popularity. Other songs that took the public fancy were Things I Don't Like to See." "I Am One of the Boys" q Wouldn't Be Anything Eles" and ''It Is Wonderful How We Do It, but We De-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
sbo, fin self.Defense.

Atlanta. Ga. Aug 27.-J. H. Ha.- ris, 2s years old. an iron worker. was shot and killed last night by J. R. Earnest In the latter's home, where Harris had been living. The wea- on used was a single barreled shot gun. It Is alleged that Harris, who Is a brother of Earnest's wife. had been abusing the latter and Earnest being notified he ran to his house. Earnest says that he shot Harris in defense Of his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
WARD STREET DAMAGES.
Committee of Waterbury Men Heard
 Naugatuck Property Owners.

The hearing to award benefits and Ward street, Naugatuek, closed this afternoon. There was so great a difference of opinion as to benefits and damages between the property owners and the borough that it was decided to appoint committe to hear evidence on the claims and abide by the result. The committee consisted of Attorney John F. Me- Grath, Dennis J. Griffin, real estate dealer, and George J. Strobel jewell CT, all of Waterbury. In the course of week it is expected the commit. tee will announce it's awards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-27
Body Lies fin State.

Leipsic, August 27.-The body of Baron speek von Sternburg, the Ger man ambassador to the United States who died at Heidelberg August 24, lies to-day in the aiming room of the Sternburg Castle at Lutzschena surrounded by masses of flowers. Among the floral offering is a wreath from David Jayne Hill, the Ambassa- dor to Germany.