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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
ANOTHER HOLDUP.
Milkman Craig of WatertOwn Beaten
 and Relieved of Money.

Another daring holdup occurred last evening when William Craig, q milk dealer of Watertown, was knocked down with a club while going along the Bunker Hill road and robbed of what money he had in his pockets. He happened to have only $1.20 cents, put if he had had more he would have lost it as the man was rendered almost uncon- scious by a blow on the head before the robbers started to rife his pock- cts. The holdup following that on South Main street yesterday after noon has led the police department to believe they have some rather desperate men to contend with.
 Craig was going along the road last evening in his milk wagon, it was about 10 o'clock, when two men rushed out from the roadside where they had evidently been waiting for him. One of them grabbed his horse while the other pulled him from his wagon. Then both proceeded to give him a beating and after receiv- ing a couple of healthy wallops from a big club Craig saw that 1t wouid be foolish to try to resist. More over, he was powerless if he did not care to put up fight, for they had him down on the road. After taking what money he had they went into the bushes whence they had come. Craig reported the holdup at police headquarters and was expected down this afternoon to give more informa- tion.
 Last evening five members of the police department, two detectives, two patrolmen and Sergeant Blake ly, hunted Boulder grove and the surrounding woods endeavoring to get track of the men who yesterday afternoon held up Henry Kaufman. But their search was fruitless. and although they looked high and low during the greater part of the night they encountered no suspicious char acters. The police think both hold ups were done by the same persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
ANOTHER CASE
Charred Body of a Woman Was Found Burning in the Dumps
 in Brooklyn
AND MAY BE MURDER

New York, July 29.-The charred body of a woman was found in bon fire on a vacant lot in the Williams burg section of Brooklyn to-day. The legs and arms were nearly burned off and the head and other parts of the body were disfgured. A stableman who discovered and ex- tinguished the fire was detained by the police.
 The place where the body was found is used as dump for refuse. Joseph Reddick, the stableman, em- ployed nearby, told the police that he saw the fire burning when he awoke early to-day and that with the aid of his son he extinguished it. Beneath the body was an old mat tress partically burned. The police believe that acid had been used pos sibly to disfgure the body or cause the fire to burn more briskly. The police are working on the theory that the woman was murdered and her body carried to the dump and set on fire to conceal the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
SHOTS MISSED HIM
Woman Had Been Robbed Once and Fired at This Burglar
 and Failed 10 Strike.

New York, July 29.-Shots fired at a negro burglar threw the Hotel Plaza and the surrounding fashion able blocks west of Fifth avenue into turmoil shortly before o'clock this morning. The shots were fired by Mrs Henry Heulett of Mobile, Ala, who lives in an apartment house di- rectly behind the Plaza.
 Mrs Heulett and her niece, Mrs Ad- die Prendergast lost several thou sands of dollars worth of jewelry ten days ago when a burglar entered their apartments by the fire escape and escaped over the roof. Mrs Heu- lett and Mrs Prendergast were both of the opinion at the time that the burglar escaped through a window into the Plaza hotel.
 This morning negro was found trying to enter Mrs Heulett's apart ment. The alarm was given and Mrs Heulett appeared at window armed with revolver. She fired at the man who was on fire escape but her shots went wide and the man escaped. Several hours later a negro was ar- rested charged with the attempt to rob Mrs Heulett's apartment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
MORE SHOOTING
WsIiham Furnished Ihe Excite. meni, But tue Yeggmen
 We're Poor ShoIs.

Waltham, Mass, July 29.-The DO, lice and citizens here were consid- erably excited to-day when two strange men who had been asked to explain their presence near the rail- road station al an unusual hour, shot at two patrolmen. Remembrance of the tragedies in Boston last week caused reports to spread that the two missing members of the Jamai- ca Plain band had appeared here. but Chief of Police McKenna de- cided that there was little ground for such theory. The strangers were seen by Patrolmen Bemis and Mccarthy coming around the Bos' ton and Maine railroad station and were accosted by the officers. With out word one of the men flashed a revolver, firing almost point blank at the policemen. The bull let flew wild. Before the policemen could shoot the pair had lodged around the station. They sprans across the track and passing be- hind some section men at work, dis appeared in woods which border the track. Thorough search was made as quickly as possible, but no trail was found. The policemen say that the strangers bore no resem- blance to pictures or descriptions of the Jamaica Plain outlaws.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
SERIOUS CHARGES
Massachusetts Lieutenant Must Face a Court Martial Order.
 cd By Governor Guild.

Boston, Mass, July Ex-Governor Curtis Guild, Jr, has ordered court martial to convene on August 12 for the purpose of hearing charges against Lieutenant Robert E. Belcher of the state militia of having failed to give over to soldiers who were on duty during the Chelsea fire the sum of $686, which was turned over to him as a disbursing officer. Lieu tenant Belcher will be tried on the specific charge of conduct unbecom- ing an officer and a gentleman" by a court consisting of Major George F. H. Murray, Captain Charles H. Cole and Captain Howard L. Rogers, who will meet at the state house on the above date.
 Lieutenant Belcher is said to be in Maine at present, where he went to recover from a mental attack brought on by his service at the Chel- sea fire. This illness, it is said by the doctor who attended him, is SC serious that it may render him per manently insane. He is expected to return in several in several weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
HIS FIANCEE HESITATES.
Minister Willing to Go to Atlantic
 City Pastorate.

Atlantic City, July 29.-The dea- cons of the First Baptist church are going to send delegation of their wives to La Crosse, wis in an at tempt to prevail on the fiancee of the Rev John w. Hoag, a handsome young minister of that place, to mar. ry him and come to this city.
 MT Hoag has been called to the pulpit here by unanimous vote, but he confided to the church officials that he had not been able to persuade the young lady to leave her home to come to Atlantic City.
 The delegation will carry along a promise to set the young couple up in housekeeping and will ask that the wedding take place at once, so as to secure the services of the clever young minister during the summer services.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
CLEW AT LAST
Girl Chum ot Hazel Drew is Coming Back From Her
 Vacation
GIRL LIVED RICHLY

Troy, N. Y., July 29.-The au- thorities are awaiting with mueh interest the return to this city to- day of Carrie Weaver, the girl chum of Hazel Drew. They feel certain that Miss Weaver will materially aid them in finding some tangible clew in tracing the person or persons SUD- posed to be responsible for Miss Drew's death on the night of July z.
 A few days before the tragedy at Teal pond, Miss Weaver went to Ohio to visit relatives, but her vaca- ,ion being over she is now return- ing. A dispatch has been received here containing statement by Mss Weaver in which she wondered how Hazel Drew managed to live so well to have so many fine dresses, and to take so many pleasure trips to surrounding cities. Miss Weaver added that she never saw Hazel in the company of man and that her chum told her she had no sweet heart.
 She could make dollar go fur ther than any woman l ever saw, said Miss Weaver. Her salary was only little more than mine, yet never could manage to buy as fine hats and as swell costumes as she did, let alone the luncneons at fash ionable restaurants and the ire quent trips she made out of town. From what Hazel told me she must have had an awfully good time when she went away from home She said not the slightest attempt was ever made anywhere to offer her an insult. She knew how to take care of herself, but from what our little trips together cosl I know that she must have spent great deal of money on pleasures of this kind and for the life of me I don't See how she managed to save enough from her wages.
 Prosecutor O'Brien confidently ex- poets that Miss Weaver will be able to give facts about the dead girl r habits and associates that will ulti- mately enable them to solve the mystery of the killing of Hazel Drew. Subpoenas were beinS served to-day for the inquest here tomorrow and 1t is quqite likely that Carrie Weaver will be called to give her testimony before Coroner Strope. It is expected that the in- quest will be closed at tomorrow IS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
CITY NEWS.

James Clancy. manager of Jacques heater, is something of a smileF but the smile was much more con spicuous to-day than usual. Cause: Yesterday afternoon Mir and Mrs 6. 2. Poii were in town and after vIt- messing the performance at Jacques. congratulated the local manager and informed him that he had the bes' show on the circuit.
 The tEo Chapman boys. and g who disappeared from their home al the corner of Round Hill and Wood streets about 1 o'clock yesterday af. ternoon. were located this morning in OzkvIlle. II is thought the boys ran away from home. Last eve7. ing the police department was ro,i fed they were missing and although none of the pztrolnen ran scross them daring the night SuperfnteBd ent Bach received word early thi, morning theT had been foznd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
OPEN TROLLEY CAR.
Put in First Appearance in Willi-
 mantle Yesterday.

Willimantic, July 29.-The first car to disturb the quiet of the city by it's buzzing and changing appeared on the scene a few years ago. It was built for another line and sent here all placarded and signed New London. A flat wheel soon devel- oped and for several months the old car pounded its way to and from the cemetery. It was closed car of the old type and acquired the name Maud" by those who used it.. Maud" must have died natural death, for general debility from old age was the cause of her being talk en away and then her exact coun> terpart "Imogene" took her place. to soon follow in the footsteps of her sister. Then other and worn out cars were put on the line here but each little better than the oth- CTS, but never was an open car pug on for the summer time. Suddenly and without any warning the com pany sprang a surprise and yester- day morning there was general re- joicing at the sight of an open car on the street, an old one though fl is.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
SULTAN IS UNEASY.
Demonstrations for Him May Turn s.- s . Against Him.

Constantinople, July 29.-The crisis in Turkish affairs is by nc means over The demonstrations that have been in favor of the sultan may at any moment turn against him if he does not yield to the demand of the constitutional party for the dis missal of the palace camarilla. It is believed that the sultan will make these concessions. Some of the ob- noxious officials already have been removed. The sultan is becoming uneasy. Troops yesterday evening prevented further demonstrations in front of the palace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Grade Crossings to Go.

The railroad commissioners have granted the petition of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for the elimina- ton of two grade crossings in the town of Coventry, the two in ques- tion being one over the Jewett City road and one over Love lane. The commissioners also append the fol- lowing: We order and direct the said railroad company to perform all the work incident to said changes and to procure all the land neces- sary therefore and to pay the entirs expense thereof together with all
 legal damages connected herewith,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
RESPECT FOR NAVY UNIFORM.
New London Dance Hall Managers
 Have Change of Heart.

Washington, July 29.-New Lon don dance hall managers have had a change of heart toward Uncle Sam's sailors since the navy department gave them jolt for disrespect to the naval uniform. One of the dancing pavilions denied admission to enlist ed men of the navy and the navy de- partment asked that some reparation be made promptly.
 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry said yesterday that the dis pute had been adjusted amicably. He made public the following letter which he sent to Commander Benson of the naval academy practice squad ron.
 'I transmit herewith for your in- formation copies of correspondence concerning the discrimination against enlisted men in uniform at New Lon don, Conn, and in view of the position now taken by the proprietors of the place under consideration 1t has been decided that the ships will continue to visit New London as provided for In the itinerary approved in June"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
AWAIT THE CALLS
Boih Republican and Democratic Parties Are Anxious For inc
 Opening of Battle.

Hartford, Conn, July 29.-Ai- though the formal call for the re- publican primaries has not been is- sued by Chairman Kenealy of the state central committee it will be mailed out as soon as Secretary George E. Winman of Willimantic returns from his vacation. Many To- cal chairmen have been making in- uuiries as to the time caucuses should be held and are now going ahead to issue their own calls. Some caucuses will be held next week, and during the fortnight next following there will be caucrses in all directions. The republican state convention will be held in New Haven on September 8 and g., and the time is getting short for the candidates for the gubernatorial nomination to complete their can vass
 The same conditions apply to the democratic party. Secretary Thom- as has not yet returned from his Denver trip but it is expected that upon his return he will get out no. tice of the s,ate convention at Hart ford which is likely to be held in Hartford on September 15 and Is.
 --e preparation of the hand books, which come from the press a few days following the state con- vention, is already under way. There will be some changes in the party rules in both instances, one of the most important being that nominations for representative from the towns must be made in time for printing their name on the of ficial ballot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL.
Senators and Representatives Going
 to Maine.

Washington, July 29.-The fol. lowing members of the house have been designated by Speaker Cannon to attend the funeral of Representa- tive Powers of the fourth district of Maine. whose death occurred yes terday and who will be buried from Union church, Pittsfield, Me, al 10 a. m.. tomorrow.
 BurleIgh. Littlefeld. and Allen. Maine: Sulloway and Currier. New Hampshire; 0'Connell, Lowering, Mccall. Lawrence Peters and GiIlet- tee. Mass; Fowler, New Jersey: Mann. Illinois. Hamilton. Michigan Draper. New York: McHenry. Penn sylvania. and Henry. Connecticut. On the part of the sena.e Vice Pres ident Fairbanks has designated Sen. ators Hale. Frye, Gallinger. Crane and Rayner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
LABOR TO BE CALLED.
Will Be Asked to Take Part In Peace
 Conference.

London. July 2e.-The relation of the working men to the peace move ment was the principal topic of dis cussIon at to-day's session cf the Uni- versai Peace congress The general trend of the debates was In favor of the idea that the workers of the world should absolutely refuse to take up arms unless the quarrel had first been submitted to an impartial in- ternational tribunal 4 resolution was adopted 10 invite repreeentative< of trade organizations to attend fu- ture peace congresses on the ground that the Csuse Of peace Iay largely in the hands Of the Iaboring maa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
New England Target Shooting.

Wakefield. Mass. July 29.-Com. petition for the trophy and medals offered by Major General William A. Bancroft of the Massachusetts volun- teer militia was the feature match of the third day at the targets >of the New England military rife asso- oiations' tournament. The events were 200 yards rapid fire, and 600 yards slow fire. The skirmish run, the Governor Floyd match at 300 yards. the Lawrence match at 100 yards. and several pistol competi- ticns. are a part of the programme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
SHELBY WANTS THE LAND.
Waterburians at Laurel Beach Are
 Not Unanimous.

Property owners at Laurel Beach are up in arms against Chauncey Seeley, a contractor on Bishop street. MT Seeley is property owner at Laurel Beach also and some time ago agreed with his neighbors to give whatever land was necessary to make the street in front of their property forty feet wide. Judge George H. Cowelli- George M. Chapman and all the property owners along the street gave up what land was required. But the other day MT Seeley, 1t is said, in fencing his land enclosed that strip 1t was supposed he had given to the to the town for highway purposes, giving his neighbors on either side of him the impression that he had taken back what he had given.
 1t is question now if Mir Seeley can be made to keep his agreement with the selectmen and neighbors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
STEAMER IN COLLISION.
Schooner Struck Her But Little Dam.
 age Was Done.

New York. July 29.-The Italian steamer San Giovanni. in to-day from Mediterranean ports, was run into last night about SO miles east of Fire island. by a four masted schooner which struck the steamer on the port quarter smashing the rail and doing some minor damages
 So far as could be be seen tho sehooner's name begtan with Fred erie"
 The weather was hazy and the schooner quickly disappeared before the extent of her damages could be ascertained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Will Meet in Portland.

Portland. Me, July 2s.-MayoI Leighton has received a letter from the National Association of Railway Agents hat the invitation to hold the thirteenth annual meeting of that association in this city nexi year has been accepted. The con. vention probably will be held the week of July 19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
TAFT'S BOAT FIRED ON.
One Woman On Beard Struck By Pieces of Shot.

Cincinnati, July 29.-The steamer Island Queen was fired upon last evening while making a trip up the river. William H. Taft, the notifica- tion committee and guests were on board. Mrs Russell, woman who was directly underneath MT Taft, was struck with pieces of shot but was not injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Canada Won But One.

Henley, July 29.-Canada was successful in only one of the heats rowed here to-day in the information. al regatta held in connection with the olympiad. This victory was when the Argonauts beat the Nor wegian Rowing association by q length in the first heat of the eigh: pared competition. Scholss, Canada was defeated by von Gaza, German by a length and a half in the single sculls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Grand Larceny Is Charged.

New York. July 2s.-onarantIne Commissioner Frederick Schroeder. vice president. and Colonel Brltton the president of the Eagle Saving and Loan company were arraigned to-day on four indictments for grand larceny in court for ob-aining money from the bank They both pleaded not guilty and a bond was plaesi at sIo.0Qe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
DOG CAUGHT A TURTLE.
Unfortunately He Lost Part of His
 Tail in the Achievement.

Huguenot. N. Y., July 29.-Sevsr- al young city men camping a. Sand Pond were amusing themselves yes terday by throwing a stick into the water for dog to retrieve when suddenly the dog began to struggle in the water and yelp.
 Three campers in a canoe went to the rescue of the dog. They found that its tail had been seized by a snapping turtle. One graspsd the dog by the collar while the oth- CTS rowed to shore. The dog lo1t three inches of it's tail and the tur- tie it's head. The campers enjoyed their first snapping turtle soup to. day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
TROLLEY CONTRACTS.
Afiddletown Line to Be Built by the
 Blakeslees for S4OO,O00.

The New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company yeste-- day awarded the contract for the construction of the trolley line which is to complete the straight route from Middletown to Wethersfield to c. W. Blakeslee & Sons of New Ha- ven. To-day probably the contract for the construction of the Bloom field line and the line from South Coventry to Willimantic will he awarded.
 It is said in New Haven that work will be started on these lines i'm. mediately and every effort will be made to have the lines completed by next spring at the latest.
 The Blakeslees' bid for the con. tract was s400.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
ANOTHER BAD TYpHooN.
Thousands of Vessels Sink and
 Many Persons Drowned.

Canton. July 29.--In a devastat- ing typnoon here yesterday morning thousands of native craft including the entire fleet of flower boats and many launches. cargo boats and lighters were swamped, many peo- pie being drowned. The British riv- CT gunboat Robin and the French river gunboats Argus and Vigilance west adrift and were considerably damaged. 4ne West river steamer Tung Kong foundered, the officers of the steamer Chay Sang gallantly reseuing Captain Basin and his crew, IS survivors in all. In the city numerous houses collapsed en- tombing the occupants. The pub lie gardens were wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
swedish Explorer Hesrd From.

Simla. July 2s.-A caravan that has arrived a. Lhasa from Leh m the valley of the Indus. brings a re- port that Sven IIedin. the Swedish explorer. is in good health and hat his caravan Is in good condition. 4 protracted f..enee from Sven Hedia gave rise 10 anxiety with regard 10 his safety which now has been set ct rest by the Lhasa report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
FIRST POLISH BISHOP.
Consecrated To-day Before Prelates
 From All Parts of America.

Chicago, July 29.-Prelates- priests and laymen from all parts of theaUnited States witnessed the conservation here to-day os Bishop Elect Paul Peter Rhode, Chicago s new auxiliary bishop and the first Polish-American priest in America 10 be elevated to the episcopate In the Roman Catholic church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
MAKES QUITE A DIFFERENCE.
Pat Grove, a Father Now, Browns
 on kidnappers.

Detroit. July 29.-Pat Grove. eel ebrsted as the kidnapper of the Cud- ahy boy. says that he would kill the man who tried to steal his baby. Pat has become a father since his kid mapping experience. and he says that it has made a big difference in his way of looking at life He is nov in Detroit with his wife and boy. en route to- Wyoming. where they will take up a new home. Grove says he Is tired of being a bad man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Want Old Law Restored.

Lisbon, July 2s.-A bill has been introduced into the chamber of depu- ties by Alfonso Costa. the republi- can leader. which calls for the res toration of the legislation of lT5T under which the religious orders were driven out of Portugal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
IN SECRET MARRIAGE.
Pierce and Deering Families Given
 Surprise.

Beverley. Mass. July 29.-Word reached Pride's Crossing to-day from New York of the secret marriage of Theron F. Pierce. Harvard '06. and son of Henry Clay Pierce of New York and Miss May Deering, daughter of James A. Deering of New York.
 Where the wedding took place Is not revealed. The couple were here Sunday. The message from New York stated that they would sail to- day for Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29
Count nonr. snlt Pn.tnnnsd-

Paris. July zs.-The suit brought by Count Bonf de castelIane against bis former wife. vho is noW fhe Princess de Sagzn. for the possession of his three children. has been post poned until the fall term of the court