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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
MRS DAVID BISPHAM.
0utwits Her Husband and Takes He1
 Children Out of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, Sept 1S.-Mrs David Bispham, wife of David Bispham, the noted American baritone singer, from whom she has been separated for about ten years, has gone to At lantic City with her two younger children, to remain until the question of the children's guardianship shall be settled. Mir Bispham has tried sev- eral times to obtain possession of the children, but their mother has suc- ceeded in spiriting them away each time, and now she has done it again on the eve of his arrival in this city
 Because of an order of court re- straining the children within the Jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania courts Mrs Bispham feared to take them out of the state on a train and 30 made the trip to Atlantic City by night in motor car She had been informed that Mir Bispham was on his way from Islesboro, Me, to Phila- delphia, and would make a determin- ed effort to get the children on his arrival
 MT Bisham failed to get a divorce from his wife several years ago, and was ordered to pay her $100 week during their separation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
CITY NEWS.

Half dollar underwear 45c at Up son, Singleton X Co.'S.
 Free ladies tickets Saturday even ing at American band concert and so- cial at Buckingham hall.
 Miss Etta Hagar, teacher of the commercial department at Crosby has returned from her vacation and resumed her work.
 Thomas, the 14-months-old son oi MT and Mrs John Morrissey of Az Emerald street, died this morning The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon with intermeni in Calvary cemetery.
 A number of young ladies mel Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Julia Mccarthy of Bank street where a whist club was organized under the name of the Jonquils. The officers elected are as follows: Presi dent. Janet Bell; vice-president Helen Martel: secretary. Julia Mo Gill. financial secretary, Julia Cc' Fischer; treasurer, Julia Mccarthy Other members of the club are Chris. tina Miller, Mabel Kunde, Laura Bell. Mary Kellner and Elsie Lane vile.
 The hearings on the Palette case have developed into perfect circus This afternoon Attorney John O'Neill had Philip Hapenny on the stand tes- tifying to the value of the Palette house and lot on Maple street. -Four thousand five hundred" said MT Ha- penny. Mir o'Neill said the property was listed for $2,S00. How much will you give me if 1 sell it for s4,- 000?" asked MT Hapenny. "A drink O whiskey and there won't be any vinegar in it. either" said Mir O'Neill. After some further talk of this nature, which caused consider able fun, the hearing was adjourned. while Mir HspeHay protested he never took glass of vinegar for whiskey
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
HUMORIST ROBBED
Mark Twain Burglars Csuahl- Twain Leaves a Nolice For
 GUlure Thieves.

Bedding, Sept 1.-Two burglars who broke into the residence of Samuel l.. Clemens (Mark Twain) in Bedding at midnight last night, were captured this morning on New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road train between Bethel and Red ding after desperate fight in which Deputy Sheriff Banks of Bedding was shot in the leg. The prisoners, are believed 1 to be professional crooks, who came from New York for the express purpose of entering the Twain villa.
 The following notice was posted to-day on the door of Mark Twains residence
 Notice to the next burglar: There Is nothing but plated ware in this house now and hereafter. You will find it in the brass thing in the din ing room, over in the corner by the basket, put the kittens in the brass basket, put the kitens in the brass thing. Do not make a noise, it dis turbs the family. You will find rub bers in the front hall, by that thing which has umbrellas in it, chiffonier, I think they call it, or pergora or something like that. Please close the door. Yours truly,
 IS. l.. CLEMENS"
 The burglars arrested gave their names as Charles Hoffman, 30 years of age, residence South Norwalk, and Henry Williams, 40 years of age, nc residence. Williams, who did the shooting, was held under $2,000 bonds and Hoffman under $1,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18

to the charges made by William R Hearst, in Columbus last night. Senator Foraker's statement fol- lows:
 II do not know whether the letters given out by MT Hearst are true copies or not, but assume they are for I was then engaged in the prac- tice of law and was employed by the Standard Oil Co as one of its coun- sel in connection with it's affairs in Ohio where it was attacked in the courts and in the legislature.
 While I do not now recall the de- tails, remember that rendered the company such service as could, charged for 1t and was paid. The employment had no reference whatever to anything pending in con- gress or to. anything In which the federal government had the slightest Interest.
 N That was so employed and pre- sumably compensated for my services was common knowledge at the time, at least I never made any effort to conceal the fact. On the contrary was pleased to have people know that I had such clients.
 1t had not then become discredit- able but was considered just the re- verse to be employed by such corpora tions.
 That employment ended before my first term in the senate expired. have not represented the company in any way since. In other words, have not represented the company in any way since long before 1t was at tackled by the federal government nor since before, with full general knowledge, I was reelected to the senate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
NURSE ADMITS IT
Says She Accidentally Furnlahed Patients With PoIseled
 DriDkiug Wsler.

San Diego, Cal, Sept 1S.--A nurse in the county hospital last night con- fessed to District Attorney Kirby that she had accidentally furnished number of the patients with drink ing water containing a quantity of poison. Six were taken violently Ill. one died and the others are in a se- rious condition. The wholesale poi soning was followed by rumors that 1t had been brought about deliber- ately, as the result of a plot. In- vestigation showed that one of the nurses had used for drinking water receptacle that had contained poi. son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Poison Hemlock.

Water hemlock is a deadly plant common in most country neighbor- hoods. It's roots are eaten often in spring by mistake for some edible root, and death frequently results. Cattle are often poisoned by drinking water in marshes where it grows. The poison hemlock from which the Greeks made poisons is a near relative to the water hemlock. It stands from two to seven feet high and has clusters of small white flowers and large, parsleylike leaves. The stalk, being hollow. is of ten made into whistles by country boys. and many children are poisoned in this fashion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
uolo,r

Of the light rays that fall upon an object some are taken up by the object and others are reflected. It is to the reflected rays that we are to turn Tor the explanation of color For instance, a sheet of white paper is white be- cause all the seven kinds of light arc reflected from It's surface, while the sunfiower is yellow" because when light falls on it the violet, indigo. blue and green rays are selected for ab- sorption, and yellow principally is re- flected. The reflective rays, received by the eye, produce the sensation Of color. This is an explanation of near ly all the colors that exist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Universalist Convention.

Danbury, Sept 1S.-The Connecti- cut Universalist convention in session here yesterday elected the following officers: President, Charles c. Lin coin of Hartford; vice-president, Rev F. A. Dillingham; of Bridgeport; sec retary, Rev Dr w. F. Dickerman of New Haven; treasurer. NJ. M. Whit temore of New Haven; fellowship committee, Rev Dr Richmond Fisk of Middletown, Rev Joseph Cobb of Nor wich and Herbert Belden of Hart- ford; trustee for three years, Rev Dr John Coleman Adams of Hartford; {; trustee for one year to fill vacancy, E. E. Smith of Meriden. The next convention will be held at Middle town in 1909.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Archbold's Statement.

New York, Sept 1S.-John 5. Archbold of the Standard Oil Co made the following statement to- day: Such correspondence and re- lations as may have had years ago with Senator Foraker were entirely proper and legitimate. He charac- terizes Hearst's statement as pure fiction and say they were answered and exploded long ago. As to the statement alleging relations between Governor Haskell of Oklahoma and the, Standard oil Co and eontribu- tions through him or anyone else to the democratic campaign fund, there is not a shadow of truth in them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
FOR TRANSPORTING MAILS.
Postal Committee Likely to Change
 Railroad Contract.

Further evidence of antiquated methods in the conduct of the postal service of the country. submitted to the joint postal commission of con- gress by witnesses summoned from Washington will lead to reforms with consequent loss of millions to the mail carrying trunk lines of the country, members of the commission declare.
 Practically all of the great lines will be required to comply with radi- cally different regulations. changing the entire method of computing mail charges, if the bill to be submitted to congress by the commission, of which Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania is chairman, becomes law. Concerted opposition is expected from the trans portation lines interested.
 Reports submitted to the commis- sion cover the subject in exhaustive detail, showing an astounding con- trast between the amount of mail carried through the period set aside by postoff1ce heads for roughly com putting a basis of settlement and the volume of mail matter through, the greater part of the year.
 For years, members of the commis- sion asserted, the compensation of the mail lines had been based upon a two weeks weighing of the several classes of mail matter In each year. Knowing when the estimate was to be made. heads of some lines are al- legged to have loaded up the mails during the weighing period. assured of. enormous returns through an en- tire years service based upon the ex- ceptional rating. Comparisons will be made by the investigating board to determine whether the excessive charges were warranted. and a daily weighing of all mail matter handled may be advocated as a remedy.
 The commission was interested in reports that under the systems now prevailing as high as $50 has been expended by the government for the collection of a deficit of one cent. Similarly surprising was the state ment that much of the accounting of the postal service is done in single entry records. found to be little more than memorandum books" The work before the commission has null tiplied to such an extent that the ses- sions here may be extended over 10 days-PhfIadelphia Public Ledger.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
FLEET MOVES ON
Admiral Sperry Slaried al Five O'clock Today on a $500
 Nile Trip
MANILA THE NEXTSTOP

Albany, West Australia, Sept 1S. The American battleship fleet un- der command of Rear Admiral Sper- ry left here at p. m. to-day TOT Manila, $500 miles away, where 1t is due to arrive October 2 or 3. The flagship Connecticut will depart at midnight and overtake the rest Of the fleet tomorrow. She was de- layed by coaling operations. The fleet Is making nine knots an hour,
 The delay of one day here--the vessels were scheduled to leave Sep tember 17-has been occasioned by the unreliability of the chartered colliers, a circumstance which in war time might be attended with most serious results.
 Rear Admiral Sperry has dispatch ed the following message to Alfred Deakin, the premier of the common wealth, in reply to the communica- tion sent by the premier yesterday wishing the American visitors God speed on their voyage home.
 T thank you most heartily for the cordial message sent in the name of the government and people of the commonwealth, and we warmly and responsively reciprocate your good wishes. The public and private hos pitality extended to us during our stay in Australian waters has created mutual and friendly sympathies and understandings which years of ordi- nary intercourse could not have brought about and which must ce- ment and make more enduring the cordial relations so happily existing between the American republic and the Australian commonwealth. Hearts with hearts we wish for the happy and prosperous development of your splendid commonwealth"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
BRYAN'S CHARGE
Says Steel Trust Is Contributing Largely 10 the Republican
 Campaign fund
SHELTON ADMITS IT

New York. Sept 1S.-William J. Bryan arrived here at 10:15 o'clock and proceeded at once to the demo- cratic headquarters in the Hoffman house. At Jersey City he was be- seiged by newspaper men who want ed him to elaborate in charge made yesterday at Harrington, Del, and again last night at Wilmington, that the officials of the United States Steel corporation were supporting the republican party in the cam paign. In reply to the question::
 Does your charge that the, repub- lican party is protecting the steel trust extend to the chief executive?"
 He replied: T stated what every not been prosecuted and that no prominent republican has said any thing against 1t. l have also said that the steel trust is supporting the republican ticket and that they will not dare to publish before cleo tion the contributions which they will receive from the officials of the steel trust. MT Shelton virtually admits this, this morning in an in terview in the New York Herald. He is the treasurer of the republi- can national committee, and as l understand it, director of consti- tuent corporations of. the steel trust. He is quoted as saying: If a member of the executive committee or an officer of the United States Steel corporation wishes to support the republican party, has he not the same right as any other individual?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Agricultural Agency.

St Petersburg, Sept 1S.-The ministry of agriculture has submit ted proposal to the cabinet for the establishment of an agricultural agency in the United States for the purpose of studying American methods of farming. The ministry considers that America in these matters leads the world Particu- lar attention will be paid to the work of the various government ex- perimental stations. The agency will enter into direct relations with tho department of agriculture at Wash ington and will strive to facilitate the importation into Russia of imS proved farming machinery
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Donlan Is Named.

Helena, Mont, Sept 1S.-After n protracted fight on the floor of the republican state convention, Edward Donlan of Missoula was nominated for governor late last night. Donlan was opposed for the nomination by former United States Senator Lee Mantle of Butte and Charles NJ. Web ster of Great Falls. both of whom were supported by strong delegations. Charles N. Pray was renominated as congressman at large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
FORAKER'S REPLY
Says Be Was FormerIy Standard OIL Attorney. Bul Not Since
 Government SuIi.

Cincinnati, O.. Sept 1S.-That he had been several years ago an at torney for the Standard oil Co. ter minating such service before the fed eral prosecution of that concern but, such employment had nothing to do with matters pending in congress or in which the federal government was interested, is the substance of brief statement made to-day by Unit ed States Senator Foraker in answer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
NEW YORK WINS FIRST.
Two Greatest Clubs in Country Clash
 at New York.

New York, Sept 1S.-The New York and Pittsburg teams are meet ing for the last time this season in New York, the first of the series be- ing played to-day in double header. The batteries for the first game were Mathewson and Bresnahan for New York and Mattox and Gibson for Pittsburg.
 Score of first game: |New York .0-I TO 40r1 0s*---7 10 0 Pittsburg 70 0 0000 0 0 0--0 5 l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Automobile Accident.

London. Sept 1S.-A news agency dispatch from Vienna says that the Count and Countess Szechenyi have suffered an automobile accident in Hungary. Their injuries. however. are confined to a few bruises. The count and countess, who was Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. were returning from the Hungarian army maneuyers when their car ran into the pillar of bridge and was wrecked. The oc- cupants had marvellous escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
FELL FROM TREE.
Thirteen Year Old Boy Was Found in
 Dying Condition.

Moosup, Sept 1S.--With his skull fractured, both arms broken and right side paralyzed, James Blair, 13 years old. was found shortly after midnight by his parents and others near the river bank. He was taken to his home and is not expected to live. The search had been contin- ued all the night for him. He had fallen from walnut tree beside the river bank and struck on a rock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18

The disturbance that was central near Nantucket yesterday morning has moved eastward and Is now cen fral near Halifax. N. s. Showers have occurred during the past 2l hours on the Gulf coast. the western eectfons and northern portion of the lake region. Pleasant weather con- finues in the central and eastern sections. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by in- ereasinR cloudlness On satprday. me nights will continue cool with warm days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Bryan in New Hayen.

New Haven, Sept 1S.-William J. Bryan will arrive in this city at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and will pay visit to Mrs Troupe. He will leave at 11:40 for New London, where he will make a brief address from the platform of the car. He will then start for New London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Will Consult New Workers.

New York, Sept 1S.-After hav- ing passed close by New York city early Wednesday on his way to Ro- chester, N. Y., to address the dem- ocratic state convention and having hurried through the metropolis yes terday to speak in Delaware, William J Bryan will stop here to-day to con- suit other party leaders at demo- cratic national headquarters and de- liver at least two political speeches.
 Mir Bryan is expected from Will mington, Del, where he spoke last night, at II o'clock this morning and will practically spend the day at national headquarters in the Hoffman house. His first address will be made at the noon day meet ing of the Commercial Travellers league at 597 Broadway,
 III the gEHning he will be given a dinner by Melbert B. Cary of Con- necttcut at%Mr Cary's New York city residence, s33 West Fifty-frst street. Other guests at the dinner will be Norman E. Mack, chairman of the democratic national committee, R. s. Hudspeth, vice-chairman of the com mittee, John Cox of Ridgefeld, Conn, Nathan Straus, Senator Gull person of Texas. and Congressman R. M. Johnson of Texas.
 Tonight Mir Bryan will speak at a mass meeting in Carnegie hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
LouCKs GOES FREE.
State Policeman Found Not Guilt,
 hy Judge pearne.

Middletown. Sept 1s.-1n a decis- ion announced to-day by Jndge Pearne. in the trial of State Police man M s. Loucks, charged with as sarft upon an Italian. in the recent isassr raids here, the judge found the oficer not guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
SENT TO SIBERIA.
Military School Cadets Who Had
 Formed Revolutionary Party.

Wilma, Russia, Sept 1S.-Three cadets attending the military school here were to-day condemned by court martial to exile in Siberia for having formed society Sto preparesthe ca. dets for revolutionary activity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Fire fin Ontario.

Strathroy. Ont. Sept 1S.-Fire yes terday destroyed the Albert block; occupied by Geddes Bros. dry goods. and George Lamotte. groceries. Loss S60, 900, we'll insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
sherman at Syracuse.

Syracuse, Sept 1S.-James s Sherman, republican candidate fol vice-president, was the principal speaker at the state fair here to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Thirteen Deaths.

Annoy. China. Sept 1s.-The Ma tive Cholera hospitals report a to- tai of 13 deaths from cholera foi the 10 days ending Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18

Inform you> frienus out of town of the doings iD Waterbury by sending them the Democrat: S5 . year. l2 cents . month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Saturday. light winds. generally southwesterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
FIRES DRAW NEAR
WlDsled People Become Alarm ed- Word Sent 10 Capsap
 For Help.

Winsted, Conn, Sept 1S.-Fierce forest fires are raging on Toms Hill near Twin Lakes. Word was sent to Canaan last night for help as the fires were creeping down towards the shores of the lakes, endangering a number of cottages there. A body of men responded and the flames were turned back. To-day they are slowly creeping towards the sum- nit of the hill.
 One of the threatened cottages was that of Judge A. T. Roraback of the supreme court. Thomas O'Hara has lost about 1000 cords of wood, and large area of tim berland has been burned over. Fires on Cream Hill in the town of Canaan were brought under control last night. So dense has been the smoke from the forest fires that in Nor folk and in this place the sun was obscured. until after 8 o'clock this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18

Find tenant fpr thas vacant .een, eneps tg p1n<oB . 1B-opne s00 b
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
Fires in Maine.

Portland, Me, Sept 1S.-Forest fires to-day were burning in many sections of Maine and the situation here became serious, although it was not as bad as in July and the early part of August. In the present in- stance the damage has not begun to reach the proportions 1t did last month. The recent fires have been more numerous, but not so extensive nor in such valuable territory. The worst reports were from Hancock county, while in Androscogin county the town of Lisbon was threatened to-day on account of shift in the wind, causing fifteen or twenty fami- lies to pack up their household eff fleets in readiness to move at a mo- ment's notice.
 Ellsworth, Me, Sept 1S.-Forest fires to-day were raging in many places in Hancock county, particu- larly in the vicinity of this city. The town of Surrey was in especial dan ger. The fires which have been burning there since early in July were we'll controlled until yesterday, when high wind spread them in all directions. To-day the fires were within a quarter of mile of Surrey.
 From the town of Hancock still an- other fire swept down on the out skirts of Lamoine and Ellsworth and several buildings took fire and were saved with difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18

Try . Democrat want ad,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-18
We HaUe MoUed to
 60 South Main Sf.

Only step from Exchange Place. SAME GOODS. SAME PRICES. Best Teas ....... ....... 25c lh
 None higher.
 Best Coffees ....... 200 n
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-08
4, NARST0A OBJECTS,
i FINALLY ''DIGS up
Result, Stranded Actors Re-
eeiye the Money Due
Them.

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Mrs. Theodore Marston, wife OF
Icing manager, who is now in
4, Mrs. Marston, who on the
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conan who wears the directoire
. and who has been acting man
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~ and before she was allowed to
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- ~ the salaries due Lester A.
~ IN y Herbert HAYES and Viola
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~ .tbe Marston woman was arrest
shs sheriff of Emery county she
II II that hal She owed no money to
81 ~ claiming they had left her
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. down., and brought the necessary
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