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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
BURNED THE BRIDGE
Bandits Also Cut the Telegraph Wires Squad of Soldiers
 Hunting For Them.

Monterey, Mex, June BOA dis patch to the News from Torreon says:
 The special correspondent of the News has just returned from a trip to Viesca with the Tenth regiment from Mexico City composed of $50 men under command of Brigadier General Juan N. Duran. At the sta tion of Galita information was re- ceived that a band of about 100 men had just passed through there, burning the bridge about a kilo- meter on the other side of Galita and cutting the telegraph wire both ways. In view of this, General Duran ordered part of his force to make a general hunt through the mountains and the remainder to re- pair the bridge. This was done and after 14 hours on the way the train finally reached Viesca.
 The force hunting in the noun tains captured four men, six horses and eight saddles. The four men stated that the bandits had dis persed and were now scattered. At Viesca the troops made several inn portant arrests, among them being Monaciano Estrado, who was the principal instigator of the raids; Benito Ibarra, merchant of Vies- ca, who took an active part in the raid and was the chief of Sthe band, and Albino Polendo, tailor who was second in command. These men are well known and are identified by all residents of Viesca and the surrounding haciendas and having been with the bandits during the raid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
POLICE ARE BUSY
Hope 10 Get Track oi PerscD Who Sent Poisoned Ale 10
 Dr WiIs00n
WEES CLOSE CALL

Philadelphia, June 30.-The po-
 lice of this city hope to be able to
 make an important move to-day in
 the case of Dr William H. Wilson, who died suddenly last Friday night after drinking a bottle of ale and
 who Is believed to have been poi soned. It was at first thought that the doctor had died from natural causes, but there were so many
 suspicious circumstances surround
 ing his death that the coroner in vestigated. This resulted in an ex- pression of opinion that Dr Wilson was poisoned and that he did not administer the poison himself.
 Anticipating murder verdict by the coroner the police soon after the death of Dr Wilson began an in- vestigation into his life and habits. At the North Seventh street house, where Dr Wilson had lived for about 10 years, there was no sign indicat- Ing that a physician lived there. He did not do general practice in the neighborhood. He had patients, however, and they are said to have been principally women who were able to pay well for his services. The line of practice the doctor had was highly remunerative for he was not ed as good spender" and he had summer home at Cornwells near Philadelphia, steam launch and anI automobile. The motive for theI supposed murder is believed to be hidden in Dr Wilson's medical prac-I tice. The theory of the police isl that male friend or relative of 8 | woman who is believed to have died | after receiving medical attention at the hands of Dr Wilson sent the poi soned ale
 Frank Paul, the coroners detae- tive, left the city to run out what is considered very important clew. Before leaving he said there was no doubt that the ale contained cyanide of Potassium The ale was delivered by express and it has been traced to a certain place which is now under surveillance.
 Dr Wilson's wife had a narrow escape from death. When Dr Will son opened the pint bottle of ale he poured half of it in glass and of- fered it to Mrs Wilson. The doctor took the first drink and noticing peculiar in the taste told his wife not to touch it. A few min utes later he became i'll and died on the way to hospital The day the htF | ceived a letter purported to have come from a prominent Philadel- phia Brewing company notifying him that the ale had been sent to him and asking him to try it. In- vestigation showed that the brewing does not brew ale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
FIRST BAND CONCERT.
Fine Programme Arranged for Post
 Office Square To- Morrow Night.

Under the direction of the Post office Square Business Mems associa- tion, Fulton's American band will give a concert at the junction of Grand and Bank streets between the hours of to 10 o'clock tomorrow night. This is the point where the association proposes to erect a great electric arch which will be the won der of the town. A petition to erect poles in the street to support the arch has been under consideration by the street committee, who will re- port at the meeting of the board of public works tonight that the peti- tioners be requested to submit plan showing what they intend to do there. So far as can be learned the committee favors the project, but before. making a definite recom- mendation on it they want to learn more about 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
CARBOLIC ACID
Young North Elm Street Girl Drank Dose This Morning
 Condition Critical.

Disappointed and grieved be.
 cause her parents refused to allow
 her to marry the young man she wished, Aida Kassel, daughter of MT
 and Mrs Abraham Kassel of 34 North Elm street, took an ounce of
 carbolic acid this morning at 5.30
 o'clock and now lies in critical con-
 ditlon at her home. At press hour
 the girl was not expected to recover.
 The girl was in her room when she took the acid and her cries im- mediately attracted her father. He rushed into the room and found shis daughter in terrible agony with the bottle close beside her. Drs Bren- nan and Hungerford arrived on the scene shortly after the girl took the acid and although they worked hard over her, they do not think that she will pull through.
 Miss Kassel is a handsome girl and even though young has been ad- mlred by many suitors She looked With favor upon Harry Caleradess of l9 Vine street and although her parents firmly objected, she contin- ued to have clandestine meetings With Harold. About a month ago the young Greek lost his position in the Waterbury Clock factory, where ne had been employed, and as he then had much more. time, he saw the fair Aida even more than for merly.
 She at times endeavored to get the consent of her parents, but they would not listen to her marrying outside of her own race. The girl threatened to elope and although her parents did not think she would do so, they kept close eye on her It IS said that the couple had planned to eiope to-day and everything had been arranged between Miss Kassel ana MT Caleradess to steal away early this morning. But it seems the girl did not care to disobey her parents and at the last moment de- clded 1t would be better to end all oy taking her life. Accordingly she drank the acid this morning.
 The news Of the attempted suicide spread quickly and caused much ex- cltement in the vicinity of North Elm street. In fact crowd all dav was going in and coming out of .Tha Elm, where the family lived ann the steps of the building were lined with children.
 The mother of the young girl was on the point of collapse all day and tnls afternoon when she heard thai a reporter had procured a picture of ner daughter she almost went crazy. Seeing the picture in the hands of the scribe she made a rush for him sending forth the most terrible cries. There were about fifty children around her, but she pushed them aside and was after the reporter like flash. Her husband tried to re- strain her, but it would have been useless had not the reporter passed me picture back, handing it to ona 'I the boys. The girls father had gwen the picture to the newspaper nan, but without consulting inc mother. She said it was the onlv picture she had and no one wopld get hold of it.
 The young man whom Miss Kas- 'ei was to marry was shocked when le heard of the girls act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
BISHOP IS VERY LOW.
Passed Restless Night and May Die
 at Any Moment.

Cooperstown, N. r.. June 3O.-- Bishop Potter of New York is not ex- pected to live through the day. He passed a restless night and was re- ported very low this morning.
 After midnight the bishops condi- tion was so serious that oxygen was artificially administered. His weak ness is extreme and Drs J. E. Jan .vrein of New York and M. I. Bassett of Cooperstown, who are attending him have almost abandoned hope. All the prelate's relatives have been sum- moned to his bedside His son, Alon- 20 Potter, arrived last night and Mrs Potter has been with the bishop al- most continuously since the first alarming symptoms yesterday. 4
 The patients illness dates from May I. when he was attacked by a complication of stomach and liver trouble, but it was not until early in June that his condition became seri- ous. On June 10 he was taken to Cooperstown in the hope that change of air would benefit him. A marked turn for the better resulted almost immediately, but the oppres- sive heat of the past week tcounteract- ed this and yesterday he suffered a dangerous relapse.
 The Right Rev Henry Goldman Pot ter is the seventh Protestant Episco- pal bishop of the diocese of New York, which post he has held for 25 years. succeeding his uncle, Bishop Horatio Potter. His father was Bishop Alonzo Potter of Pennsylva- mia.
 The present bishop, who is "A years old, married Mrs Elizabeth Scriven Clark, his second wife, in 1902.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
SneciaI Summer Scssinn.

Hanover. N. H.. June 3O.-A spe- cial summer meeting of the Ameri- can Assoeia ion for the Advance ment of Science was opened to-day in the buildings of Dartmouth cOl- lege with sessions by several of the many sections into which the asso- ciation Is divided. each section con fining itself to a special field of study. Prior to the opaning of ;he regular session this forenoon. a meeting of the council of the asso- ciation was held in College hall. following which the several sections met for the consideration of papers on those branches in which they were particularly interes ed. which included geology, geography and physics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
IGNORING ALDRICH.
Poets Former Home Is Converted
 Into Memorial Museum.

VI
 Portsmouth, N. H., June 3O.-A large gathering of distinguished Dss- sons, representatives of many walks of life, came to this city to-day, to memoralize Thomas Bailey Aldrich, the poet, by assisting in the exer- cises held in connection with the dedication and opening of the poets former home as memorial museum. Those present for the oc- casion included lifelong friends Of MT Aldrich and others who had formed themselves into the Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial associa- tion, which had in charge the mat ter of remodeling the home where the poet passed his boyhood, and where he wrote "The Story of a Bad Boy" and other pieces which have made his name known through out the country.
 The exercises preceding the dedi- cation were held in Music hall, which was packed with visitors from New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Boston and other places in New England and the east where the poet had formed personal friend- ships or had commanded respect by his works.
 Mayor Wallace Hackett of Ports mouth, president of the Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial association, presided over the exercises, which had been arranged under the direc- tion of Major Talbo: Aldrich, son of the departed poet.
 Prominent among those who took part in the literary exercises were Governor Curtis Guild, Jr. of Mass achusetts Hamilton Wright Mabie, Richard Watson Glider, and Samuel L. Clemens. Mark Twain of New York, and Thomas Nelson Page. of Washington. D. C., fellow authors and friends of Mir Aldrich. The Singing Heart" an original poem dedicated to the memory of Mir Aldrich, was delivered by it's author, Robert Bridges of New York.
 The house which sheltered the poet during his boyhood had been restored to its former condition in every respect that the memory of those who knew the place at the time could recollect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Troops Meet Bandits.

Monterey, Mex, June 30.-Troops of the Seventh regiment. which left Matamoras Sunday in pursuit of the bandits who attacked tha: town, en- countered them yesterday after sev- eral hours pursuit. No details of the fight have been received here except that the bandits were defeat ed and that they scattered in sev- eral directions and will probably escape as they are well acquainted with the territory and the troops are not. Reports received state that the entire Leguna district is tranquil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Troops Ordered Out.

San Antonio, Tex, June 30.-By order of the war department, fed eral troops of the department of Texas, under command of Brigadier- General A. L. Meyer, have been or dered to proceed without delay to the Mexican border for the purpose of preserving the neutrality law be- tween the United States and Mexico. Practically all of the troops in the are at or on their way to Leon Springs, where the joint maneuyers are to be held, commenc- ing July 2. The troops will leave camp this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Warrant for Waller.

Meriden. June 0.-Prosecuting Attorney Dunn to-day issued war rant for the arrest of John Wal Ter, pitcher on the Bridgeport base ball team, on the charge of assault on Ernes Parrette, son of Arthur Parrette. The accident grew out of the trouble with Umpire Rorty at Hanover park yesterday, when the baseball fans tried to rush the umpire and Waller took his part and pushed back the crowd. It is charged that Waller hit Parretie, Knocking him unconscious. The lad upon recovering went home and then complaint was made to the prosecutor. An officer was sent to Waterbury to serve the warrant on Waller to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Tramway Dividend.

Bristol. June SO.-The diree. .ors of the Bristol and Plainville Tram way company last night declared stock dividend of so per cent. The road has been earning IS per cent and paying dividends of per cent. The last report showed that the company had s25O.e00 in outstand- inc sforE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Two Houses Burned.

Bristol. June 30.-An unoccu-
 pied tenement house. owned by Elizabeth Kennedy, on Daley street and the Squires house on Terryville street. in which Italians employed by the railroad, were living. were burned to-day. The origin is un- known. The loss on the former will be s2,500 and on the latter S3.O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
HIS HANDS GONE.
Celebrated Pianist Was Celebrating
 Fourth of July PrematurelY.

New York, June 30.--Charles Cleveland, i9 years old, pianist of considerable ability, who had planned to make his living as musician, lost both hands at the Ridgewood golf club links, Ridgewood, N. J., last night.
 In preliminary celebration of the Fourth, a giant cracker exploded in Cleveland's hands. His left finger was torn away while his right hand was so shattered that only the last two fingers remained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Says Betsy Ross Deserves Esm.

New York, June 3O.--John Quincy Adams. secretary of the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial association, authorizes an emphatic de nial of the story that Betsy Ross was not the maker of the first American flag.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Risees. Hard Coal Mine Opens.

Pottsville, Pa, June 30.-The Pine Knot colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, which is the largest anthracite coal operation in the world, started up in the presence of large number of the company's officials. The colliery will turn out loo cars a day, or a total of about $500 tons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Found in Room Dead.

Hartford. June 3O.-The body of Herman Wennick was found in his room this morning. He had turned on the gas. probably with suicidal intent as he had threatened to do co many times. He was 72 years of age and former salesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Any New York Man.

Lincoln. Nebraska. June 50.- The Nebraska delegation to he Denver convention will approve of any New York man. on whom the factions of that state unite for vice president. Failing iH this Nebraska will vofe solidIy for Judge Grey for the Eice-pr ssidencv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Canal Worker.

Washington. June 5O.-The total labor force actually at work on the last day of May on Isthmian canal operations was 21.03s. according to the monthly report of the chairman. The departure of European laborers continued during the month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Mnnnan Pri.nner sl.n,-

Kiar. June se--asadsmoiSeIIs Sherstnova- whO vas confined In the political prison here. was to-day shot and killed bv one of the prison sen- tineis who diseoveret her signalling with a mirror to some of her co- prisoners
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Quarterly Dividend.

New York. June 30.-The Ana conda Copper Co has declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share. This was unchanged from the last quarter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
LAMBERT'S CHARGE
New York Judge Directs Jury 10 Bring In a Verdict For
 Mcclellan.

New York, June 30.-Judge Lam- bert to-day directed the jury to find verdict for Mayor Mcclellan in the election recount, upholding MT Me Clellan's election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30

\ slight disturbance is central this morning in the upper Mississip- D valley. Conditions favor for this vicInrv pleasant weather with slightly lower tempeTsture
 The temperature continues hiEh along the Atlantic coast. bat is lor-er in the central and western sections
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Concert Programme.
Presifient's Appointments.

Washington. June 30.-By dircc- ton Of Secretary Taft the following appointments made by the president to-day were announced. Vice. gov ernOr of the Philippines. William C.. Forbes of Massachusetts. now a member of the Philippine commits sion. As members of the Philippine commission. Gregorio Araneta of Manila. who is also named as sec retary of finance and justice: W. x. Gilbert of Indiana and Rafael Palma, a native Filipino. as the other mem bers of the commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight: Wednesday fair. light westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-30
Rrnssnnan Ollie lanes Senator Cn-e

greSsman Ollie James. Senator Gore, Augustus Thomas of Missouri. ]. w. Tomlinxon of Alabama and himself. The Pennsylvania delegation will reach Lincoln on Saturday morning, the Massachusetts delegation with Mir Williams on Saturday afternoon and the Rhode Island delegation on Sunday afternoon. All have had special invitations to visit NIT Bran. Mr Troop expects to be in Denver oa Saturday.
 AS to the injunction plank in inc platform. Mr Troup believes that that presented by ex-Governor Ait geld In 1sss which brought down, sneh abuse upon that mans hrad should be reiterated Mr Troap said it shoald be a csse Of stand pat He thought Mr Bryaa sounded she ksr note ca iniuncfio1s long before Gompers and the others thought any thing about it-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
BOISE, IDAHO.

Mr.. P. l.. Caldwell left last week
for Salt Lake City.
Those who have been on the sick
list are all improved at this writing.
Mr.. A. Clarke, Of Portland, Is new
arrival. Also Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, OF
Butte, are among the new arrivals.
They will make Boise their future
home.
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. Horace Mayfield last week and
report an elegant time. Mrs. Mayfield
served an elegant lunch.
There is to be Rag social given
Thursday by the ladies of the Bap-
tist church at the G. A. R. hall.
The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lyce-
um, OF Boise, would like very much
to have letter from each one OF the
Dunbar societies throughout the coun-
try. Address all mail to the Paul
Lawrence Dunbar Lyceum. box 493,
Boise, Idaho.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
A WORD ABOUT INSURANCE.

To the Editor of The Statesman:
| am satisfied that some one should
make known through the public press
the reliable insurance companies and
those that are undesirable. AS no
one has acted up to this time in re-
gard to the matter, feel 1t my duty
to express what | know in regard to
some of the insurance companies op-
Grating in this state Heretofore, our
people have depended upon the state
ments Of the solicitor, as to the solid
ity OF the company that he represent
ed. which has resulted in a loss OF
much money to the people Of Denver.
The Commonwealth Life Insurance
Company was considered good by
many of our citizens. 1t published
capital of $4,000 which was purely
myth. And 1t is doubtful II during
its existence 1t had resources amount
ing to $1,000 1t sailed under false
colors from beginning to end, which
undoubtedly accounts for its early
failure. understand that the Colo
RADIO Mutual Benefit Association is op.
Grating along similar lines. And
while 1t pretends to be fraternal
order. it solicits and accepts both
black and white as members. II is
considered worse institution than
the Commonwealth ever was, and the
insurance commissioner will in the
near future investigate the concern,
and will undoubtedly put II out o;
business. unless 1t complies strictly
with the fraternal laws. | am willing
t, recommend any good reliable com.
pany. but from now on. propose
through the press to warn all our
Leople against fake concerns.
d. D. COLE.
Pastor Peoples Presbyterian Church.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
Denver, Colo, Feb. 1s. 1905

Denver. Colo, Feb. IS. 1908.
Mr.. ]. 8. McCleery. Secretary Union
Health & Accident Co.. Denver. Col.
Dear. Sir:-Your check No. 2l17 for
$3.50 in payment Of my recent claim
for acute tonsilitls has been received.
The company allowed me for the full
time claimed In proofs, and am thor
oughly satisfied with your prompt ad
justment Trusting that may be OF
service to you In the future In spread
ing the merits OF the company among
those who desire insurance, l am.
MRS. CALLIE FUGITT,
2410 Champa st., City.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
Denver. Colo. Feb. Is, 1908.
!. F. Moore. ESQ.,, Treas. U. II. &

Denver. Colo. Feb. Is, 1908.
B. F. Moore. ESQ.,, Treas. U. II. e.
Acc. Co., Denver. Colo.
Dear Sir:-On January 2lst | had
severe attack Of la grippe. made
claim TO the Union Health & Acct
dent Company for three weeks and
six days disability. and today received
their check for $27O0. | am delighted
with the prompt and satisfactory set
tlement. and desire to express my ap-
probation to you, and you have my
permission tr publish this letter IL
you so desire, as there are many who
are anxious to know the best COM
pany in which to insure
Yours very truly
JOHN p. WALINE.
2ll Goth Ave. City.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-21
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

Regular monthly celebration OF the
Holy Communion on Sunday the
23rd. at II o'clock. Rev. Father P.
W. Brunner, Celebrant.