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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
CARRIER KILLED
Bristol Man Struck al Crossing Which He Had Passed
 Many Years.

Bristol, July 11.-Calvin c. Weld, carrier on rural free delivery No 8, route was struck and instantly killed by an east bound passenger train on the Highland division this morning at the Terryville avenue bridge cross ing, about a mile from the station. For six years almost daily when he was delivering mail Weld had crossed the tracks at this particular spot and just about the same time of day. The crossing is at the bottom of a slight declivity and the track curves sharp ly to the east of. the crossing. It is understood that the engineer of the train blew his whistle on nearing the roadway but the runabout automobile which Weld was driving was struck fairly in the middle. Weld and the machine were thrown thirty feet down the embankment. The man was was dead when reached. His skull was crushed in. The body was brought to the station here and Med ical Examiner Bracket gave permis- sion to have it cared for and removed for burial, making a finding of acci- dental death. Weld, who was about 60 years of age, is survived by a widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Ncm Rfn nfIn.linr.

Washington. July LA nev ani. form bill Of daFinE designed as a sub sfituie for the bills now in use for the movement of niaceilsneous and general mereEsndise sss to-dar ap- proved and its adoptien recommend ed to the ccmm0a carriers of the country. and the shipping public hy
 be interstate cOusrtr4ce commission. lf provides two fora printed oa the face side In diserezs tosors. one for
 straight and one fur order coz signments The pede-- bill wigi possess certain deErea Of neEptia- hility while the ~s.ruigat bin w1Ii be non-neEptiabis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
DEAD AT 9S YEARS
S0uiherner who Won Notoriely al Halifax HarbOr Durinq
 the Civil War.

Halifax, N. S., July 11.-"Jock' Flemming, who won renown during the United States civil war by talk ing the confederate cruiser TalIa- hassee out through the eastern pas sage of Halifax harbor in 1864, eluding the northern fleet that was lying in wait, is dead at Ketch har- bor. He was 9S years old. Elem ming had been a pilot for over 60 years and while he figured in many adventures, his most famous exploit was that of the Tallahassee.
 The Tallahassee was trapped in Halifax harbor while coaling by a strong northern fleet and was given AS hours by the British admiral within which to escape or surrender to the British flag. In the dead of night Flemming took the southern cruiser down the eastern passage, a shallow unused channel on the east ern side of the harbor, used only by fishing boats and when morning broke the Tallahassee had van ished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
HIS CRYING BABY.
And the Cheerful Elderly Mar Who
 Was Generous With Advice.

A young man about 25 years old was sitting in one of the thirf-class waiting rooms of a London railway terminus with a baby on his knee and his helplessness in pacifying the bowling child attracted the attention of passersby. Presently an elderly man walked up, with smile ot pity and queried:
 "A woman gave you that baby to hold while she went to see about her luggage. didn't she?" .ar
 Yes"
 And you expect her back. sup pose?"
 "I think she'll come back"
 Well, this makes me laugh. A woman played the same trick on me once, but no one ever will again. Young man, you've been 'done '' You've been taken for a country greenhorn and been sold. Better give the baby over to a policeman and make a move before a reporter gets at you"
 "Oh, she'll come back" repi!cd the young man as he loaed anxiously round.
 She will, eh? Joke grows richer and richer What makes you think she'll come?"
 Because she's my wife and this is our first baby"
 "Oh-h'm, l see." muttereJ the old man. whose hilarity suddenly evaporated, and when he also 6iscov- cred that he'd lost his train he kicked dog that had been left unguarded on the platform.-London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
OIL IS BURNING
Lake of IL Covering More Than a Sqaare Mile in the Siste
 of Vera Cruz.

Chicago, July 11.--A dispatch to the Tribune from Mexico City says: A lake of oil covering an area of more than square mic and of uE- known depth in the state nf Vera | Cruz is on fire. It has been burning for five days and I,2s created the widest terror among the natives of that section. The blaze is seen for more than 200 miles at sea, accord ing to navigat0rs wno have arrived at Vera Cruz and Tampico.
 The scene of the fire IS about sev- enty-five miles southeast of Tampi- co, near the San Geronimo river. It is remote from any railroad. An oil field was being developed at that place by the Pennsylvania Oil Co, which is composed of PittSbufg men. The company had b0rei a number of wells and all of them were floiwng oil in large quantities. The product was placed in earthen storage tanks preparatory to shipment.
 A careless workman accidentally set fire to one oi th3 wells and the flames were communicated to the Un- derground reservoir of oil. A ter rife explosion occurred which up lifted the earth's surface throughout the whole field. The explosion was heard seventy-five mics distant. The oil company lost s200,000 worth of machinery and the oIl which has been burned will total millions of barrels. The whole oil field will be destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Taft Is Very Busy.

Hot Springs. Va, July 1.-The many conferences that have been held held by William H. Taft con- corning the plans for the campaign during the past week have prevented him from devoting as much atten- tion to his correspondence as is nec- essary to keep pace with the flood of letters that are coming in to him. Frank H. Hitchcock. chairman Of the republican national committee. Post master General Meyer and William Nelson Cromwell left last evening. Elmer Dovey. secretary Of the nation al republican committee, arrived to- day and was the first caller Mir Taft saw in his office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
100 Gymnasts Arrive.

Frankfort-on-the-Maine, July II. Four hundred German-American gymnasts. accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends. ar rived here to-day to take part in he international gymnastic tournament and festivities that open here to- day and last until July 22. NC fewer than 10000 gymnasts are to take part in these contests for which a large number of prizes are offered. The preliminary festivities and the gala banquet are to be held to-day. Tomorrow there will be a procession through the city. Mon- day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week there will he gymnastic exhibitions while the tournament proper will be held July 20, 21 and 22.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
ANOTHER BIG BOAT
BstlIeshjp South Carolina Was Successfully Launched This
 Morning.

Philadelphia, July 11.-Amid the din of steam whistles ashore and afioat, and the cheering of thousands of persons assembled to witness the event, the "all big gun" battleshir South Carolina was launched at 12:05 to-day at the Cramps ship yards in Delaware bay. There was no hitch in the launching.
 The South Carolina. which was launched at the Cramps shipyard here to-day, is one of the two all big gun" battleships authorized by congress, the other being the Mich igan, which was recently given her initial dip at the New York ship building yard at Camden, N. J. The nev vessel will be christened by Miss Frederick Calvert Ansel, daugh- ter of the governor of South Caro- lima. Governor Ansel and his staff, about a score of other South Caro- linans and a large number of per sons from different parts of the east witnessed the plunge of the new sea fighter. The South Carolina has a length between perpendiculars of 450 feet, breadths of 80 feet and her mean draft will be A fet 6 inch es. Her normal displacement will be 16,000 tons and full load dis placement 1000. The reciprocal ing engines will have 17,000 horse power and are expected to develop a speed of 1872 knots an hour, the contract figures. The bunker capaci- ty will be 2,100 tons. The main bat tery of the South Carolina will con- sist of eight I2-inch brcech loading rifles mounted in four turrets and so arranged that each Sun can fire two shots a minute. These guns will be able to fire GU either broad side and will permit sixteen 350- pound projectiles to be discharged every minute. The South Carolina will also have a battery of about thirty three-inch and smaller guns to afford protection from torpedo boats and destroyers and will carry an armament of submerged torpedo tubes.
 The waterline belt will extend practically up to the main deck and will be located according to the most approved design. An official description of the battleship says that under no conditions could this vessel be open to such criticisms as have been recently made on earlier designs as to the location of this belt. The South Carolina will be provided with protective deck about the middle height of this ar nor varying in thickness from one and one-half to three inches. The South Carolina will have two of the most modern cage types of military masts similar to those recently test ed on the monitor Florida and two tunnels.
 The contract price for the big ship, exclusive of armor and arma- ment is $3,540.O00. Including he armor, armament and outfit the bat tleship will cost about S7,000,O00 She will be turned over to the gov ernment on December 21, 1909 and when in commission will carry a total complement of officers and l crew of nearly 300 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
AMERICA WINS
Our Marksmen Beat ibe British Shooters By a Score of
 2531 10 2496.

Bisley, Eng, July 11.-The great international team match, the most important event of the Olympic rife contest, has been won by America ana the American marksmen thus become the champions of the world
 The Americans aggregate score was Z'o3l, the British 2,496 and the Can aulan 2,439. Many experts consider the outcome a victory not only for the men but for the rifles. The Amerlcans used a short barrel new oprihgheld rife and the British also used short barrel Enfield gun.
 me revolver team competition was also won by America, Belgium Deihg second and England third. The scores were, America 1914, Belgium l,S46 and England 1,Sl6.
 The official announcement of tba result ot the 300 metre individual match, shot yesterday, gives the gold medal to Helgerud of Norway. who scored 9O4, the silver medal to Lieu- tenant Semon of Ohio, with S86. and the bronze medal to Sather of Nor- way, with S79.
 The protest made by German. Amerlcan, against a miss with which ne was credited in the individual re- yoiVer contest has been disallowed. me gold, silver and bronze medals m this contest were to-day officially awarded respectively as follows. Van Aebrock, Belgium, with 4s0. storms, Belgium, with 4S7; and AK. tell, America, with 4S0.
 The other individual totals were. Martin Fl, Lueshner and Eastman o'' and Benedick 6l. The total for the range 4O5 was pretty serion. failing off. The lapse was general among all the teams, however Lueshners' low score at this ranpe lost him the distinction of pettInS the best Individual sccres which be had held throughout .he contest He was succeeded, however, by another american, Martin. whose aggregafs or 56l put him one point in front or the, Canadian, Sergeant 5 mith. ne aggregates of the remaining teams at the end of rnis range were. france 1866, Sweden 1,944. Nor way 1896, Greece 1,721, and Den mark 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
MAY GET CHEW NOW.
Police Have Control of the Poison
 Investigation.


 Philadelphia, July 11.-Now that the police have complete control of the investigation into the mysterious case of Dr William H. Wilson, who died after drinking a bottle of ale containing cyanide of potassium sent him by express. i; is expected that something tangible in the way of a clew will soon be found.
 The district attorneys office has about l,50O letters received by pr Wilson during his practice and each one will be scrutinized in the hope of furnishing a clew. Many of these letters are from women patients who will be visited by detectives. One difficulty in the way is that most of the letters are signed in secret cipher code and the police will have trouble in identifying the writer's.
 A further r-inEestigation of the purchase of the letter "S'' used by the murderer in stamping the ale bottle will also be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Will Sail To-day.

New Haven, July 1.-The prac- tice gunboat MaChias, which has been anchored of Lighthouse Point in the lower harbOr for the past two days. will sail this afternoon with the Third division naval battalion of Bridgeport on board for a two days practice cruise. The Machias will steam up and down Long Island sound and possibly gO outside through the Race Commander Frank $. Cornwall of the naval mili- tie is aboard the Machias, but his stan officers have Iot gone on this cruise. They say it is simply a short divisional practice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Government Observatorr.

Friedrichshafen, July 1.-The in- auguration by the king of Wurtem- burg of the new governmental ob- seTvatory for the study of meteoro- logical conditions by means of kites and captive balloons occurred here to- day in the presence of a brilliant as- semblage of officials and scientists representing the entire empire. This new observatory is based upon certain successful ideas carried out in America. Abbott Lawrence Rotch of the Blue Hill observatory near Bos- ton was especially invited to attend the inauguration. This observatory is provided with a boat for the pur- pose of carrying out experiments over Lake Constance. Kites will be sent aloft from the boat to a height of 10000 feet carrying registering in- struments. It is hoped by this means to obtain stmospherieal records Of the greatest value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
DRUGGED GUIDES
Lieut. Abearn Tells About His
 BBnt For Ayhao Through ihe Mountains.

Manila, July 11.-A telegram re- ceived last night from Lieutenant Ahren says: While returning with the remains of Everett and Wakely our party found their last camp in the Bayaoul mountains. At first the guides were apparently afraid to lead us near the camp. Luckily we at length secured guides acquainted with Ayhao, the leader of the mur- derers. Ayhao it was explained, while gambling with the guides while he was member of the party one night drugged the whole party with the fumes from plant and then with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Reduced Dividends.

New York. July 1I.-Ten rail- roads and thirty-sevsn miscella aeous corporations In th1 last six months. with total outstanding capital stock of sI,072.77s.T2s. have either re- duced their dividends from a year ago or passed them altogether. Total dividend payments of these compan- les to stockholders from January i to July i. 1908. were s26.G27.gsi, as compared with Sl2.151.552 paid in the same period of 1907, a reduc- ton of 39 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Will Hold Convention.

New Haven. July 1l.-According to a circular which has been issued the Independence league which is in progress Of formation in COnnecticut will hold a state convention In Union hall. this city. next Saturday. X previous announcement fixed the date for to-day. The league has headquar- ters in Hartford which are in charge of Mir Golden. Mayor stephen Char teTs 0f Ans0nia is looked Co as head os the league affairs in the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Rrran II.irns.

Fairvieu. Lnooln. Neb. July H. W. J. Bryan a willing listener. heard tales of the Denver convention to-day. members cf the Lincoln Bryan club having returned from the Colo rzdo capital this morning Mr Bry- an vho had heen under heavy strain for fortnight snioFsd full nights rest last nIGht and arose greatly re- frsshed ready for the mang eOnfsr- sncss he Hill have with his support CTS during the cpuzng wesk. ctTsf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
JOHN w. KERN.

i! his followers killed. five guides. II was stated that the reason given for .committing the crime was that Ayhao felt like killing some one when he found the botanical and other equip ment and Everett's money. All Mon- tesco cities were abandoned on our approach and we were obliged to dis continue the search for .Ayhao. He is reported to be in the mountains with many followers. We were short of rations, the trails were bad, the rivers rising and becoming danger ous. Our guides deserted us in the mountains. The constabulary did good work"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
Pitcher Mansfield Nearly Killed at
 Meriden.

Meriden, July 11.-One of the nar- rowest escapes that was ever wit messed at the Main street crossing occurred at 12:52 o'clock yesterday afternoon when James Mansfield. the Holy Cross pitcher of. the Meriden team, tried 10 board the train for Bridgeport and was thrown on his face almost under the wheels.
 Mansfield saved himself by his coolness and picked himself from the ground as the train rushed by and composedly brushed himself of, while the hundreds of passersby who had witnessed the scene and who had imagined him killed or fright fully mangled drew deep breaths of relief.
 The Meriden players left on the 12:52 o'clock train and Mansfield, who was booked to pitch the game, hurried down to the station just as the train pulled out, and as he thought it was the last train he jumped for a car as 1t was going over the crossing. He missed this and tried to get on another. A third time he jumped and sals time caught the handles of a Pullman coach and as the vestibule was ei1sed he could not hold on and was pitched forward on his face.
 In falling he managed to push himself away from the rapidly moy- ing wheels. but could nst protect his face. which pl0wed into the dirt. He soon got his injuries dressed as they consisted only of sesGEches on his face, and then left for Bridgeport on the next train, pitching and win hing his game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
May Re MIX Famine.

Boston, July IA milk fam inc throughout New England is threatened by the protracted period of drouth, which has dried up the pasturage and grazing lands. there by causing an extensive shrinking in the production of the COWS. A raise in the price of milk in eastern Mass sehusetts is predic ed by W. A. Hunter of Worcester. secretary of the Boston Cooperative Milk Pro- ducers' association. who says that unless the situation changes mate rially for the better within a short time. the association vill be jusff- fed In insisting upon a higher price"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Our National Resources.

Washington, July 11.-An i'm portant stepi the work of conserv. ing the natural resources of the country has been taken by Presi- dent Roosevelt who has directed that the census bureau collect and compile certain information relative to the subject for the use of the na- tional conservation commission. This will include the present condition of the water poweS of the country: irrigation, the lumber cut and the resources of the nation in men and such other material on other sub jects as may be suggested by the conservation commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
In Scssinn at Nnruirh

Norwich. July 11.-Delegates tn the number of nearly 100 made up the session Of the Connecticut State Association of Stationary Engineers in Pythian hall to-day. Peter Stef- fngtOn of this city presided. The associations in New York. Rhodc Island. Massachusetts and New ter sey were represented. Interest was manifested in the choice of delegates to the national convention at Denver or September TA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Southern Soldier Dead.

Fitchville, Conn, July 11.-With the death of John D. Sullivan of this place marks the passing of one of the few survivors on the confederate side of the fall of Fort Sumter. MT Sullivan, who was 70 years of age, suffered shock few days ago. He was born in Ireland and came to this country in the sos, settling in the south, and when the war broke out enlisted in the southern army. He was in Fort Sumter when it was bombarded and told Interestingly of the fighting on the rebel side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Annual summrr nutIna.

New Haven. July I1.-Thp Past Masters association of the Masonic fraternity. the actual pas masters of BIue lodges, met at Morris Cove to-day for its annual summer outing an ashore dinner. Randolph B. Chapman. the president. presided at the dinner and X C. Benedict. the secretary. was t1astmzster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
LIGHTNING 0BLIGEs FARMER.
Digs His Potatoes and Splits Up a
 Rock b'Gosh.

Winsted, July 11.-Lightning was kind, indeed, to Frank Buckley, occu- pying the Priest farm in the Meeker- town district, Norfolk. In addition to ploughing up two long rows of potatoes, which needed digging, ,or him, the bolt threw up on edge a boulder weighing one ton, so that he can now remove it on a stone boat.
 Another boulder the size of a small house was split into a thousand pieces The farm is being visited by the curi- ous from surrounding towns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
BRYAN HAPPY
We'll Satisfied With the Platform and With John W. Kern His
 e.. RuuuiDg Male
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN

Fairview, Lincoln, July 11.-In a speech to returning members of the Lincoln Bryan's Men club, w. J. Bryan expressed enthusiastic admiration for the democratic plat form. MT Kern, his running mate, and declared that the publicity of campaign contributions would give the people a chance to elect their choice to office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
PASTOR REFUSES 1,5OO.
With Hundreds Out of Work the
 Sacrifice Is Too Great"

Chicopee, Mass, July 11.-A purse of $500 in gold was presented yes terday to Rev Frederick Bonneville, pastor of the church of the Aussump- ton, on his return from Europe Thursday night.
 ''I cannot accept it." said Father Bonneville. as he aver,ed his face to conceal his emotions. With hun dreds of my people out of work the sacrifice is too great. want only your good will. not your money. God bless you all"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

in importance viii he the visit to FsiTvssU of members Of the new na- ti0uai committee next Tuesday when campaign plans sill be Discussed and the matter nf a new chairman taken up informally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Two Blocks Rurnad

Grand Forks, B. C., July IL Fire destroyed two blocks and
 nan or the main business portic or this city yesterday. Loss s30a With s25 per.seent insurance. on ing. mss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
HearSt RnIfs Isrran.

NsN York. JuIv I1.-That VII liam J BryaH is not to have the sup port of William R Hearst is inEi- cited to-day bv tho attitude of Mr Hezrst's tao New Yors ueHspzpers. the Aueriesn and the Erening 1our- nal The tWu payers announce a loss of spnsdence en their pzTs both in the democratic parsg and la Mr Br7sn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
DISTRICT OF wArERRrRy ss p,o

BATE Court. July 10. iaos. no- , An agreement for the adoption of Putb rr.,, iila' i, nllor aged one year and months resid- ~. .ng i lh Waterbury, Conn. having been exhibited F,s.,s ,,,ls e2urt p by New York Infant Asyimun by @ MaHln T Russell aud Alvina Russell hashsnd s,,d an9 wlie Of Waterbury, Conn. for aceentsnc, an1 iii approval of said court as per agreement on iIle more fully appears, it is 'eaien' ORDERED-Thata a hearing nm ,ho a..., p. sala adoption be heard and determined at ths rfo.ate Office in Waterbury in said district n,, ,h .he y iotl. day oi July A. D., iss at o'clock fl, .s loreipon, and that notice he given of ths pehdency Of this approval of said Agreement ana tne ume and place of hearing therene tlon ana the time and place Of hearing theren,,, ,' Ds the aHe one time in some news- paper having acirculatlon in said district
 Robert A. Lowe. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
Sfnrr Robl.r,i .i sarI,rnnt

ssybrook- Conn. Iuly 11.-Hou- ard D. ChspuznTs store al Sav- brook Point Has hroksn into at su early hour this morning About s2s Ia cash and currency and SEQ worth Of stock vss removed.