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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
EyADED SPIES
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SUFFERED nARDSBIPS

London, Sept 17.--A special dis patch from Simla, British India, says that by deceiving the Tibetans re- garding his intentions Sven Hedin, the Swedish explorer who has just arrived there after extended explora- tions in Tibet, was enabled to evade the Tibetan spies when he started in December, 1907
 A short distance from Karakoram pass he turned due east and in con tinuous fall of snow and amid great hardships he reached Aksai Chin lake in, January. From that on the snow obliterated the roads and the caravan was in terrible straits.
 Dr Hedin's feet were frozen. They had to kill off their flock of sheep for food. Eventually, however, they reached Shementso. Here friendly Nomads resupplied him with animals and twenty days march brought the explorers to a point where the plunge into the unknown had to be made.
 After burning their European clothes and everything indicating their nationality and hiding their money and instruments in rice bags, Dr Hedin adopted disguise of a common ladakhi, daily painting his hands and face dark color and pre- tending to be the driver of animals. Thus they travelled for two months in furious gale through an un- known tract ending at Tongsto.
 From March 8, they traversed the northern edge of great tract be- tween latitude 30 and 32, stretching from his old route to the Brahma- putra, which was the great object of his journey. The explorers then marched due south crossing several ranges running east and west and passed the enormous Ice mountain, known as the Shakangshan on the east, from which point flowed big river.
 Thence they crossed Ladang pass into an open valley, and Bongda province, which no European had ever entered, lay before them. Here the explorers had several narrow es- capes from discovery by the watchful Tibetans.
 Dr Hedin discovered Lake Chun- itso and followed its west shore for a day and first heard of the great salt lake of Tabia Tsakha, which is a source of wealth to the government through the salt exports,
 Two more ranges were crossed and an open plain was reached which was bounded on the south by mountain range 2,000 miles long, stretching east and west, the grandest physical feature north of Brahmaptura valley. Snow and glaciers everywhere bound- ed the horizon.
 Dr Hedin discovered the continuity of this chain which no explorer hith- erto had approached from the north. He crossed the range eight times at various points naming it originally the Ninchan Tangla. He attempted no solution of the problem of the course of the Charta Tsanpo, a big tributary of the Brahmaputra He found that its course has been wrong ly. marked on the maps. and that it is fed from huge snow peaks. lake be- ing formed when the river reached the Brahmaputra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Town Gets Building.

Groton, Sept 17,-Morton F. Plant formally presented the handsome new building which he has erected at Poquonoc Bridge to the town of Groton for use for office purposes and meeting place and as safe deposit tory for the town records. this after noon. The gift was accepted by First Selectman Thomas W. Head. A sil- yer loving cup was given to MT Plant in appreciation of his services to the town. Speeches were made by Sena- tor Frank B. Brandegee, ex-Governor Waller and others. The school chill dren sang selections and there was a big crowd in attendance. Rev James R. Danforth, D. D., was master of ceremonies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
M'NEIL IS SATISFIED.
He Withdrew His Name When Rob.
 ertson Was Proposed.

Bridgeport Sept 17.-Senator Me- Neil to-day gave out statement re- garding the use of his name at the convention in Hartford yesterday. lie spoke as follows: My name would not have been considered at Hartford with my consent in connec- tion with the gubernator .al nomina- tion. had it not been reported to me that 1t was my duty to the party because there seemed to be no one available, who was willing to ac- cept the honor. had positively re- fused to enter the field but | was so strongly urged by my friends, that II finaiiy consented and agreed to ac- cept the nomination, if 1t was though. best I should do so. When learned that Judge Robertsorl's s friends insisted on contest, I i'm media,ely reported the withdrawal of my rsme, The nomination Of Judge Robertson is satisfactory to me-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
BOY FREE, SAYS: I'M GUILTY
Had Been Tried for Causing Railwa!
 Wreck That Killed Two.

Lawrenceville, Ga, Sept l1.-Af- ter being declared not guilty Of the charge of train wrecking, Lewis Cooksey, a 13-year-old boy, surpris- ed judge, jury, and spectators by de- claring: You've set me free; but l did 1t just the same"
 While the statement created sen sation, 1t was accepted as the utter ance of an irresponsible child and young Cooksey was allowed to go,
 The boy was indicted for causing the wreck of the Southern Limited near Beaufort some weeks ago by placing bolt on the track. Two men were killed and several injured in the wreck.
 Detectives who arrested Cooksey swore that the boy had confessed that he put the bolt on the track to see the train jump, and that he and scene companions had been responsi- ble for other wrecks on the South ern road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticht: Fair and cooler tonight and Friday; fresh westerly winds, except high on southeast coast.
 A disturbance central this morning near Nantucket is producing cloudy weather with brisk to high winds along the New England coast. An other disturbance central near Gal weston is producing heavy rain on the west gulf coast. An area of high pressure over the lake region is pro- ducing pleasant weather In the cen- traI sections.
 oopf'e<1ns favor for this vicinity t' Der fith cool nights and k1 dafs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
$5O,OOO FOR YALE.
Professorship of History Endowed by
 Mrs Ralph Nj. Townsend.

New York, Sept 17.-Under the will of Mrs Jane s. Townsend, widow of Ralph M. Townsend, who died at Holbrook Grange, near Rugby. Eng land, on August 20, Yale university benefits to the extent of $50,O00. which is to be applied to the endow- ment of a professorship of history, to be named in memory of the testa- trix's dead son, ''The. Randolph W. Townsend, Jr, professorship of his tory" A number of bequests to in- stitutions in this city amounting in all to about $S0.000 were made by Mrs Townsend. The will was filed in the surrogates office yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
British Sailors Disciplined.

London, Sept 17.-As mark of their disapproval at being called out at night to repeat an evolution which had been improperly per formed in the daytime the crew of the British cruiser Gibraltar, while on the way to Australia, destroyed all the gun sights on board. As a punishment all the customary privi' leges of the crews, Including smok- ing and the use of the canteen have been stopped until the culprits are discovered. The Gibraltar is at present at Albany, West Australia, where she has taken part in the wei come to the American battleship fleet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
FAVOR ROOT ESTATE.
Important Decision on Big Claim
 Against Bristol Man.

Bristol, Sept 17.-Referee F. A. Beach and A. W. Hyde on the will of the late Charles J. Root yesterday re- ported adversely to the judge of pro bate on the claim of J Berkin of Butte, Mont. for $66, 100. The claim was made for services due for perfect ing mining stock transactions. Other claims to the amount of $3S,700 were allowed.
 MT Root was killed in an automo- bile accident at Ashley Falls in June, 1907. and left an estate of $175,000, large portion of which was left to the Bristol Public library.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Submarine station Finished.

San Diego, Cal. Sept 1.-The sub marine station recently ordered built by the navy department for this port has been completed, and Captain Will bur has made an. Inspection of the station, having with him corps of electricians to overhaul the cable and other equipment of the plant in order to have everything ready for action. With this station equipped and manned 1t Is possible to mine the channel within few hours so that 1t would be an impossibility for any
 hostile craft to enter the harbor without courting instant destruction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
PEACE OF WORLD
Representatives oi'Nspy Psrlia'
 msnis in Session al Berlin ,.. To-day.

Berlin. Sept 1.-The inter-par- liamentary union, composed of rep resentatiyes of 19 of the worlds parliaments, met to-day in the chamber of the Reichstag to discuss anew the peace of the world and how to maintain 1t through .arbitra' ton. Frederick Passy, who with Randolph Cremer of England, found ed the union 20 years ago, sat on the platform next to the German chancellor, Prince von Buelow. MI Passy, who is S6 years old, still has before his eyes the vision of future legislation that shall represent the wisdom and benevolence of the world. He was described to-day by Prince von Buelow as being now "as great hearted, fiery and young as remember him 30 years ago in Par is."
 Mir Passy has seen the group oi 20 or 25 so-called dreamers in crease to more than 800, who to- day crowded the chamber. This room has seating capacity of only 400 and consequently large number oi the delegates were ranged against the walls or filled up the doorways during the opening ceremonies.
 In addition to the chancellor near ly all the members of the Prussiar and Imperial cabinets were in the administered seats. while behind them upon the platform David Jayne Hill, the American ambassador and President Butler of Columbia uni versity were among the distinguish ed strangers.
 Herr Eckhoff, chairman of the German delegation, called the meet ing to order. He proposed tha Prince Heinrich von Schoenach-Caro lath act as president and this mo tion was carried unanimously.
 Prince von Buelow made the vel coming speech in behalf of the gov ernment. He spoke Tn French. ant said that the delegates would fine sympathetic appreciation of theil aims in Germany. The only differ ences of opinion were with regard tt which road should be followed so a! to attain the desired aims in tht best way 'We in Germany are talk ing a vital part in the considera tion of the questions with which yor are occupied, said the imperia chancellor. Our cooperation i! won in advance for all measures which, by unalterable laws make! yfrh if h init tv
 A love of peace, Prince von Bue low said, did not signify lack O love for the fatherland. True pa tnotism was the avoidance of con hict by resisting damaging, unscrup ulous and unhealthy resentment! which of1en merged into blind ha tired and deceptive ambition. Ger many had been taught in the schoo of hard experience for three cen turies, and she was and must bs strong enough to defend her terri tory. her dignity, and her independ ence.f She had not misused hel strength and would not do so. Int German people longed for peace founded on right and justice, ane having kept that peace for man, years they had proved the sincerit. of that desire.
 "I and all my countrymen, Prince von Buelow concluded. unite in wishing that your labors be fruit full for all peoples
 Representative Richard Barthlodt president of the American group o delegates. was elected one of tht vice-presidents of the union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
No Funeral sermon.

Watertown, Mass, Sept. 17.-Rey John s. Cullen, pastor of St Patrick's church. died recently, after an ill., ness of eight days. At his requiem mass there was no sermon, but Arch bishop O'Connell read the following letter, written by Father Cullen be- fore his death: T want nothing said at my funeral by way of sermon All ask is that the people may pray for me. Their prayers will do me infinitely more good than the exag- gerated praise of friends"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
stationtIs Robbed.

Ridgefield. Sept 1.-The railroad station at this point was broken into some time during the early morning and a quantity of tickets. but no no money. taken. Entrance was gained to the building by prying open a window. There is no clue beyond a brand new screw driver which was found near the ticket office and which had been used to remove a screen below the ticket window wickets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Cardinal Goes Home.

London, Sept 1.-The departure this morning for Rome of Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli, who was the pa- pal legate at the recent eucharistic conference in this city, was made the occasion for demonstration by the Catholics of London who gath cred in thousands at the railroad sta ton. cheered the cardinal and sang God Save the Pope" In a fare we'll speech the cardinal said he would inform his holiness that in spite of the attitude of a few ire sponsible persons the feeling in England toward the pope and thu congress was excellent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Candidates CIaps Hands.

Syracuse, Sept 17.-Governor Hughes and Lieutenant Governor Chanler, meeting here to-day at the state fair. received the enthusiastic plaudits of probably the largest crowd that ever gathered inside the fair grounds. The two candidates for gubernatorial honors were most cordial in their greetings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Died in West Haven.

New Haven. Sept 17.-Mrs James ,Galligan, former vice-president of the Catholic T. A. |. of Connecticut and widely known throughout the state, and prominent in temperance work, died yesterday at her home n West Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
At the Berlin Fair.

Berlin, Sept IA large crowd was in attendance at the fair here to-day. Governor Woodruff was the honored guest end feature was q ball game for the championship of the state between the Hartford and New Britain policemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Mills Destroyed.

Maehias. Me. Sept 1.-The lower mill and grist mill of the East Ma chias Lumber company at East Ma chias. were totally destroyed by fire to-day The loss was estimated at $20,000 on the mills and s25,0e0 on lumber. Incendiarism is suspected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
BRISTOL SEAMAN KILLED.
Met Death By Fall While Coalins
 Aboard Battleship Illinois

Albany, West Australia, Sept Is. James Jackson Coughlin of Bristol. Conn, a seaman on the battleship H. linois, was killed yesterday by fall while coaling ship.
 The departure of the fleet for Ma- nila has been postponed until Sep- tember IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Fairbanks Goes Home.

Marysville. O.. Sept 17.-vice- President Charles w. Fairbanks of Indianapolis. who came here to at tend the wedding of his niece. lief, last evening for his home. Mrs Fairbanks. who was taken i'll the day after she arrived in Marysville was not able to accompany him home. but 1t is thought she will be able to return to her home to-mor- TOW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
HeIcn's Marriage Annulled.

New York. Sept 17.-Miss Helen Maloney, daughter of Martin Ma loney. was to-day granted final de- cree annulling her marriage to Ar thar H. Osborne of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
zett Jury. Gets Case.

Rockville. Sept 1.-The jury in the case of John Zett. charged with the murder of his wife and grand child, were given the case for eonsid- eration this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
Tolstoi an Honorary Member,

St Petersburg. Sept 11-count Leo
 Tolstoi has been elected to honorary
 membership in the faculty of the uni yersity of St Petersburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
ANOTHER FLYER
French BsIloonIsi iD Ihe Ar For Half an Bour-- Wright
 loFly Again. !

Paris, Sept 17.--Leon Delagrange stayed aloft in his aeroplane for 30 minutes and 20 seconds at Issy to- day. Later he expressed the hope that he would soon be able to sur pass the records made on both sides of the Atlantic by the Wright broth- CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17

Le Mans, Sept 17-Wilbur Wright spent to-day in trying out his machine for the protracted effort he is to make tomorrow. In one of his short flights he covered 4,600 yards in six minutes and 43 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17

Washington, Sept 17.--Orville Wright planned to go out to Fort Myer this afternoon to make several flights for the development of speed. He is experimenting with spare set of propeileis, but will probably re- place the two screws which he has used thus far before making the off cial speed trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17

John Riley died at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at his home, 69 Wal nut street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17
AROUND THE CIRCLE
Candidates Bryan and Tail Are Kept on Inc Jump Belh
 Make Many Speeches.

New York, Sept 17.--William ,. Bryan arrived here to-day from Ro- chester. He is en route to Dela- ware where he will make speeches at Harrington this afternoon and at private car was attached to stheup Wilmington tonight. Mir Bryan's night express from Rochester which carried Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany hall, National Chair man Mack, former Judge Parker and other state leaders.
 The train was oyer an hour late in arriving in this city and the Bryan party was hurried to Jersey City in automobiles, where a special rain was engaged to take them to Delaware. En route to this city Mr Bryan and MT Mack discussed the general situation. MT Bryan will return to this city tomorrow and will speak at Carnegie hall to-mor- row night.
 Cincinnati, Sept 17.-With the speaking itinerary of William H, Taft decided upon, the time inter- vening before he leaves here on his first trip will be devoted largely to the preparation of numerous im- portant speeches he is to deliver through the west. Mir Taft will spend the greater part of each day at the Pike street residence of his brother where he will be able to avoid the many callers, who con- stantly throng the headquarters ir the Sinton hotel.
 There may be delegation or two which will come from Ohio points but the recent porch feature of the campaign seems to have been conl- pletely eclipsed by the more impor.. ant programme of travel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-17

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New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
[:UlIEi!E12IIENIIY

Lowest prices: easiest terms: builders bowling
alleys: Supplies. etc MARX BROS. "a Union Square
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
THE CANNY SCOT.

For once the American had discovered some
thing British that better than anything
they could produce across the pond" His
discovery was a fine collie dog. and he at once
tried to induce it's owner. an old shepherd, to
sell it.
.'Wad ye be takin' him to American" inquired
the old Scot.
Yes, guess So" said the Yankee.
"I thocht as muckIe." said the shepherd. II
couldna part wi Jock"
But while they sat and chatted. English
tourist came up. and to him the shepherd sold
the collie for much less than the American had
offered
You told me you wouldn't sell him." said
the Yankee, when the purchaser had departed
ma" replied the Scot; Il said 1 couldna'
part wi him. Jock'lI be back in day or so.
but he couldna' swim the Administrator
Opinion.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27

wearing the characteristic costumes Of given
localities Surprising are some of the lace and
canbric head dresses, though they pale IN IN
terest beside that of the saleswoman, a blond
Savoyarde from mountain village. In mar
vellous coIffe made in stiff gold embroidery
Within the next few days she intends to add 10
her little show a. collection of the toilets Of
her own picturesque province. and Savoy and
Normandy will figure side by side at the Tul-
leries.
Although the Concours Lepine is primarily a
toy show it is allowed to embrace range OF
objects for grown-ups. Funnily enough, sew
eral persons this year have devoted themselves
to perfecting some kind of contrivance for Sc
curing a door of which the wrong people may
possess a key Another who probably shares
with his fellow citizens weakness for tucking
his table napkin under his chin. has invented a
patent clasp which secures the article in the de-
sired position without spelling the collar or tie
For the children again there is simple con-
trivance of black elastic with four clasps which
converts afternoon tea table into billiard
table, which, with miniature cues and balls,
the inventor makes a series of delicate Carrom
shots. AS there more than seven hundred
novelties and inventions shown this year. you
may imagine the list of inexpensive "bibelOts"
is a long one. There fly catchers and egg
breakers knife cleaners and patent corks. pocket
lamps that look like watches, and host of
clever trifleS. Mary OF them will be sold on the
boulevards during the winter at any price the
hawkers can Obtain-the clowns, the freak
cyclists, automobile accidents and the like. For
the two or three weeks that the show lasts at
the Tuileries. however Parsians will flock to
the booths and laugh at its multiple cunning
reflections of Partisan fobes, needs and tastes
c.. B.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27

beautiful branCe 1t is curious that no one
has produced a toy on the lines of the fascina-
ting Japanese daylight fireworks
There are, usual, many interesting novel
ties in the shape of mechanical toys One rather
pathetic little object is tiny jOinted squirrel
In a gilded cage. When set in motion the cage
spins, and the tiny legs of the animal strike
with lightning rapidity the gilded bars and ap-
parently cause them to revolve. international
amity is represented by a game of dominos of
which each piece bears the flag of some friendly
nation and there is world of good humOred
satire aimed at the idols of the Partisan theatre
goers in the massacre game" In this the
roughly carved heads set up for you to knock
down are caricatures of popular singers and
actors.
One pretty stand halls from Normandy. II
Is filled with group of elegantly dressed dolls
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
THE TWO ALTERN4TIEES.

We get some sad cases. said the attendant
at the lunatic asylum to the visitor. and opened
the door to the first cell.
Inside was a man sitting on a stool and gaz-
ing vacanty at the wall
Sad story" said the attendant: che was in
love with girl but she married another man
and he lost his reason from grief
They stole out softly. closing the door behind
them. and proceeded to the next inmate. This
cell was thckly padded. and the man within
was stark, staring mad
'Who is this?' inquired the visitor.
This repeated the attendant-"this is the
other man."-Illustrated Bits
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
MS IDEA OF BONANZA.

certain man had a disastrous experienes
gold mine speculations. One day a number !,
colleagues were discussing the subject OF spec
lation. when one Of them said to this spec
iator:
"Old chap. as an expert, give US defnh..
OF the term bonanza"
"a bonanza replied the experienced ma,
with emphasis. "is hole in the ground own
by a champion Iiarr-Pick-Me-Up
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
TOY SHOW IN PARIS.
Continued from fifth page.

revolves rises and falls in perfect harmony
with the light manipulation of the sticks. There
is another davolo in the form Of bird, which
IS also sent up by cord on a pair of sticks. but
which executes long, steady flight somewhere
In the roof of the hall and then drops slowly
and gently to earth. There Is also new and
gIorfed edition of the humble kite Of those be-
nighted times when mechanical toys were not
1t is made in the form of great bird, to whose
tail fireworks attached. AS the creature
rushes upward the fireworks explode with
New-York tribune., 1908-09-27
NEW SECT DISCOVERED.

A man who had been playing golf with a
clergyman heard him swear two or three times
under his breath. Suspecting the lapse. he
could not be sure of it, until one monosyllable
came out with unmistakable clearness. After
he had finished the match a friend Of his said: