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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
ATHLETE IGNORED
Hayes Who Won ihe Marathon Race Given a Great Vel.
 come in Ireland.

Dublin, July 31.-John J. Hayes, the New Yorker who won the Mara come when he arrived last night at thon race, was given popular well Nenagh, Tipperary, the home of his grandfather. The platform of the railroad station was crowded with several thousand people and the ath- lete was greeted by the town officials. He was then seized by his admirers and carried shoulder high to his car riage to an accompaniment of cheers and the discharge of fireworks. The horses were removed from the car riage which was pulled triumphantly by the crowd through the streets of Nenagh to the residence of his grand father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
HAUNTED HOUSE
Five Thousand Persons Sur. rounded Building 10 Gel a
 Glimpse at ihe Ghost.


 Chicago, July 31-Five thousand men, women and children pushed and crowded each other last night to get a glimpse of haunted house" at 1S1 West Twenty-first street. Automobiles and wagons lined the streets for blocks and street car traffic in Leavitt street was tied up until the police opened a passage.
 Thirty patrolmen fought the curt- ous crowd. Eight arrests were made and the prisoners were locked up on charges of disorderly conduct. At times, the police were unable to cope with the crowd and a fire hose was brought into play.
 Streams of water were poured into the crowd which then fled in all directions.
 The police consider the ghost story the work of practical joker and are trying to run down the joker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
DOG BITE ENDS HUG.
Pittsburg Chambermaid Dying. Hotel
 Guest in Cell.

Pittsburg, July S1.-Bessie Fitz- gerald, a pretty chambermaid of the Hotel Knickerboeker is in the Ale gheny hospital in a serious condition from the bite of a bulldog, while Daniel A. Clarke. formerly a guest at the hotel, and owner of the dog. is locked up. Teddy, the dog, is chain cd back of the hotel bar.
 When Bessie, part of whose duty 1t was to set clarke's room in order, went there Wednesday night. she found Clarke and the bulldog there. Clarke attempted to caress tlc chambermaid. who resisted aud slapped him with towel, where upon the bulldog jumped at her aud tore her so she may not recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
DUST FEDERATION OF LABOR.
That Is What Paris Threatens to DU
 Because of Riots.

Paris, July 31.-The rioting at Vigneux yesterday has precipitated rather serious situation owing to the decision of the government to arrest the leaders of the general federation of labor and possibly suppress the entire organization on the ground that it threatens public order. The reports in the press agree that at Vigneux the agitatoSs deliberately melted their men to provoke bloodshed and that the troops patiently submitted for hours to insults and stoning before th6 fired. The conservative papers united in demanding the suppression of the general federation of labor as revolutionary organization, which is demoralizing the country and ter rorizing the people. The organiza- .tion is expected to fight bitterly for its existence.
 During the night the city was pla- carded with iniammatory accounts of what is called the governments s crime" and calling for an extension and prolongation of the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
THE INTERSTATE MATCH,
Massachusetts Now Leads by Few
 Points.

Wakefield, Mass, July S1.-In ad- dition to the skirmish run of 20 shots and the firing from the 1000 yard mark of 10 shots with slow fire, the two contests which com pleted the New England interstate match, begun yesterday. the con- cluding lnstallments of all the matches which have been in prog ress during the past week of the New England Military Rife associa- tion's annual tournament were shot to-day. The score in the interstate match when it began to-day was Massachusetts 1926; New Hamp- shire 1909; and Rhode Island 1,S47.
 The pistol experts competed in the match, the military pistol cham pionship of New England and other matches on the days card, were the Governor Floyd match, the Shuman match. the General Tolles match, the Vaughn rapid fire pistol match and the Sears timed fire pistol event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
BANKERS RESPONSIBLE.
All Loans to Insolvent Concerns
 Placed Against Them.

Boston, Mass, July 31.-The lia- bility of bank directors for losses in- cured in loaning to firms insolsent at the time which the loan was made and for loans made by them beyond the statutory limit, and for other losses due to their carelessness. are recognized by Judge Francis c. Low ell of the United States court of ap- peals, in the opinion given in admit ting to court the bill of Receiver Frank D. Allen of the defunct Gen. tral National bank against its direc- tors.
 The defendants, among whom IS Otis H. Luke of Brookline, the for mer president of the bank, must an- swer the various allegations con tained in the bill before August 27, and in addition to the general charges of mismanagement former President Luke is charged with re- ceiving bonuses for loans made from the banks money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
BRYAN PLANS
Notification Will Be Strictly Non Partisan and VIII Be Attended
 With Many Ceremonies
SALUTE OF MANY GUNS


 Fairview, Lincoln. July 31.-It has been decided that the ceremonies of the notification of William J. Bryan of the nomination for the presidency will be non-partisan. The programme for the day will be as follows: Sun rise, salute of 46 guns; at 10 o'clock a band concert; at 12 o'clock, lunch con to Mir Bryan and MT Kern and notification committee at Lincoln ho- tel. The formal notification will take place at p. m. on the Capitol grounds; at 6:S0 o'clock dinner at Fairview by MT Bryan to the notifica- tion committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
CITY NEWS.

Frank Kunkel Was arrested to-day on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace. He was mak- ing a disturbance on JeweIry street when placed under arrest by Patrol man J. E. Walsh.
 The annual report of the Big Rap ids Door and Blind Manufacturing Co has been filed al the town clerks oHiee. Charles P. Fontzins of Hart ford Is president. A s. Peek of Hart ford treasurer and H. S- Peck of this city secFetzrv The officers and s N Peck of Hartford are the direct CTS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
New Haven Road Demurs.

Boston. July 3I.-A demurrer by the New York. New Haven and Hart ford railroad as defendant in the action brought by the Uni-ed States government was filed in the United States district court to-day. The demurrer is in three parts. The first Is hy the New Haven road as a corporation in three states. the second as formerly the Consolidated Railroad company corporation; the third a plea and demurrer of the Providence Security company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
LOST HIS HORSE.
Animal Did Not Like to Be Stalled
 This Hot waather.

One would think ahat Norris La. 10 W i Korflt Ms:r strseE had lost q fortune when he appeared at the police station tl4s morning. He wrung his hands in despair and was so deep in his grief that he was als most speechless. At length he be- came composed enough to inform the officer at the desk that during the night he had lost his horse He left it all right in the barn last even. ing, but when he went to hitch it .ur this morning it was missing.
 This afternoon a young man, Frank Lafont by name, called at the police station and said that he had found horse on the street thia morning. It answered the descrips ton of Lazoff's missing animal Sd Lafont started there with the steed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
DAIRrNES MEET.
One Hundred Members Gather at
 storrs AgricuIture College.

Storrs. Conn. July s1.-About 100 members uf the Connec fcut Dairymen's association held their annual field day meeting st the Connecticut Agriculture college here yesterday. The morning was given up to the inspection of the dairy plant, dinner being served al noon. In the afternoon there were sev- ersl speeches Acting President Smith Of the college making the s6- dress of welcome. which was re- sponded to by President NacChes- ter of fhe association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
LurIlne Wins Again.

Honolulu, July 31.-The yacht race from this port to Hilo was won by the Lurline of the South Coast Yacht club of San Pedro, Cal The race was started July 2s and was participated in by the yachts Lur- line, the Lady Maud of the San Diego Yacht club. the Gwendolin II of the Seattle Yacht club, and ihe Hawaii and Kamehameha of the Hawaiian Yacht club. The first four yachts were contestants In the trans-Pacific race which was also won by the Lurline.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
LEFT SICK BED TO WED.
Girl With Appendicitis Accepts
 Nurse as Husband

Atlantic CitseN k.r J G s ( <s-c Charlotte Keith, pretty New Yorl; girl, who was stricken with appen- dicitis a few days ago and has been in serious condition. arose from bed long enough last night to go through brief marriage ceremony, which made her the wife of William Phil lips of Boston.
 The young couple came here on their vacation, and the girl was stricken with appendicitis. Mir Phil lips gave up the pleasures of the beach to care for his sweetheart.
 Let's get married, anyhow said he yesterday. She nodded assent. The Rev Dr Henry Fisher, a visiting clergyman, was called in and tied the. knot, while hotel patrons wit messed the bedside wedding. The honeymoon will be spent on the hotel piazza, as the bride is not strong enough to leave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Veteran PIarer. Contender..

Boston. Mass. July s1.-The semi final stage in both the eastern do1- bles and LoagwOod singles champion ship tournaments vas reached to-day with veteran players as contenders. The younger players vhose sxhIhi- tions during the earlier rounds had apparently marked them for places in the seni-fnals. were eliminated yesterday. The morning weather fa- dieated exceile1t eonditiozs for the match and exfra prsparafions were made for a large cruwa of spectators
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
MILITIA IN RIOT.
Negro Hit a Soldier and Instantly
 the War Began.

Rehoboth, Del, Juuly 31.-State militiamen encamped near here and a crowd of negroes of the vicinity engaged in riot last night in which one man sustained fractured skull and may not survive and more than a score of others were injured.
 The trouble began when some soi- diers were standing round a mer- ry-go-round. There were some words between colored bystanders and the soldiers and one of the col- ored men hurled brick which struck a private on the head fractur- ing his skull.
 Instantly the soldiers taking their arms began pursuing every colored man they could find, intent on vens geance for their injured comrade. Governor Lea, who is in camp, sent detachment of 50 soldiers to ar. rest the man who threw the brick and then dispatched officers to paci. fy the enraged soldiers. Finally quiet was restored but not until more than a score of persons had been injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
FATHERS INSANE ACT.
Kills Himself and Two Children
 While Wife Is Away.

Cranton. R. l.. July s1.-Leonard Hendricks. 31 years old. in the ab- sence of his wife in Hartford. Conn, killed himself and his two little daughters. Ann , years. and Lille 3 years. by means of gas. The bodies of all three were found to-day after a locked room had been broken into. A note left for Mrs Hendricks said: Good bye" and expressed hope that she would find a better husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
PICKING TOBACCO LEAVES.
Hope to Avoid Pole Swaat by New
 Harvesting Plan.

Suffield, July S1.-There is con siderable interest among the tobac- co raisers in town as to the new method of harvesting tobacco, which has been started here by several growers. The method consists in the picking of five-or six leaves from each stalk. instead of cutting the plants as formerly. The plant IS left growing. ihe leaves that have been picked are strung on the hook laths in exactly the same man- ner as the entire plant was former ly handled.
 In a week or so after the pick Ing the remainder of the leaves are cut. By this means of harvesting the tobacco it is thought that pole sweat can be done away with, which tends to give lighter color to the wrapper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Novelist Sued by Wife.

San Francisco, July 31.-Mrs Lloyd Osborne, wife of the novelist, Lloyd Osborne. has filed suit for sep arate maintenance. According to the petition Osborne has been allowing his wife s75 a month during their separation and the claim is made that the amount is insufficient to support Mrs Osborne and the two children. Mrs Lloyd Osborne said that her hus- bands income is about $500 a month and of this she asks for $500 a month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Mnnt TiIl.nn to MIthdrar.

New Haven. July 51.-Ths Regis ter today says: A conference that had for It's purpose the withdrawal of Major Tillson from the race for the nomination of congressman at large to make way for Governor Woodruff was held here to-day. Plans were made to have the major immediately announce his intentions of not being a candidate for the of- fce.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
InIted KinrIInm Mnn.

Henley, July Si.-The Leander crew beat the Belgians in the eight pared race held here to-day in con- nectiOn with the International Olym- pic regatta. The victory was a sweeping one for the United King dom. who defeated all the Conti- mental rowers The win was. by 2h lengths over a mile and a half course: time was seven minutes and s2 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
CARDINAL IN ROME.
Pope Expressed a Wish to See Him
 Immediately.

Rome. July 31.-Cardinal Gibbons who with a number of other prelates arrived here yesterday from New York is resting to-day from the fa- tigue of his journey. He has notified the vatican of his presence in Rome and the pope has expressed his desire to see him immediately. The audi ence probably will occur tomorrow. Many visitors including a number of Americans already have called upon the cardinal to pay their respects The cardinal was last in Rome five years ago when he attended the conclave that elected the present pope.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
FALLS 1000 FEET. UNHURT.
Colorado Whiskey Saves Mans Life
 but Kills His Horse.

Georgetown, Col, July 31.-Half dazed and bleeding from a dozen small scratches, but apparently otherwise unhurt, John Weiss, a minor. was found on the Colorado and Southern railroad tracks near Empire yesterday morning after a plunge of 1000 feet from the wag- on road above.
 About 20 feet from where Weiss was found lay his horse, crushed into an almost shapeless mass.
 Thus far the man has been un- able 10 give an intelligible account of his experience. but it Is believed that in the darkness he rode over the cliff. Weiss spent last evening in Georgetown, and when he left for home was intoxicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
STOLE HIS WIFE AWAY.
She Is a Leper But He Will Not Be Separated. . 2

Los Angeles. Cal. July 31.-De- termined that he would not be sep arated from his wife who is leper and has been confined at the county hospital Brigadier General David K. retired, veteran of wars, has stolen her from the institution and rushed her across the Mexican border where he declares he will live with her until death separates them. No attempt will be made to bring them back as the officials say they both threatened to end their lives if forced to live apart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
New Zone Established.

San Diego, Cal, July 31.-Forest Supervisor Harold A. Marshall yes terday received official notice from Washington that President Roosevelt aas established a zone sixty feet wide llong the Mexican border, the land of 6lhich is withdrawn from settlement l he purpose of this action Is to.ren- sr 1t more difficult to smuggle siatics over the line into the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
MUST NOT STOP
Search For ibe Murder of Hazel Drew Will ReleDtlessIy
 Continue.

Troy, N. Y., July 31.-A relent- less search will be kept up by the authorities of Rensselaer, county for the supposed assassin of Hazel Drew This announcement was made to-day by District Attorney 0Brien. No matter what the findings of Coroner Strope, who conducted the inquest into the girls death, the search will not be abandoned. Considerable criticism has been directed toward the officials for alleged indifference in the conduct of the inquest, and the search for the girls slayer. MT O'Brien asserts that he has no apol- ogies to make for his office as he believes the members of his staff have performed their full duty in trying to solve the strange tragedy of Teal pond. A change of methods will be inaugurated from now on and results are promised.
 Irritation has been freely ex- pressed by many citizens because not one arrest has been made in the case, but the district attorney and the local police, who have been at work. declare there has not been sufficient evidence to warrant such action.
 What is now regarded as the most promising clew is the runabout con- taining two strange men who were seen on the Taborton road at Teal pond on the night of July 2, when Hazel Drew was supposed to have gone to a violent death. Nothing will be left undone to apprehend these men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31

Troy, N. Y., July 31.-Coroner M. H. Strope to-day made public his findings of the inquest into the death of Hazel Drew, whose body was found in Teal pond on July II. The substance of his opinions follows:
 T find that the said Hazel Irene Drew came to her death from ex- travasion of blood in the dura-mater caused by a blow by some blunt in- strument in some manner unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Nd Cnnference Grnnted.

Scranton, Pa. July 3I.-Presidcnt ruedale to-day refused the switch len's request for conference on le troubles on the Delaware, Lacka-
 anna and Western railroad. The rand master of the svitchers said ,-day that a strike declaration lemed inevitable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
FELL e.ooo FEET TO DEATH.
Aeronaut Struck Near Crowded
 Merry-Go-Round.

Jackson, Mich. July 31.-William Oliver, a young aeronaut, was killed yesterday while making a parachute drop at Hague park. f
 Just as the parachute filled the strings on one side snapped and the aeronaut dropped 2,000 feet to his death, the parachute trailing, a use less rag, after him.
 Oliver struck near a crowded mer- -go-round and lived five minutes after being carried to the nearest [house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
BONES OF A HORSE.
Not the skeleton Of Robert Perry
 Who Has Disappeared.

Southing on. July 31.-The se- lectmen of this place who on the finding of the skeleton on the Vol colt mountain ordered the matter looked into will not do anything fur ther for the present. Medical Ex- amminer Steadman of Neriden it has been reported has examined the skeleton and found them to be that of a horse. IL Is not known whether or not this is 20 but in case 1t should be no.hing further will be done about the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Emr~rur. Not snItan.

Berlin. IuIy s1.-The BerIiuer ZeEtunE tD-dzy publishes a dispatch from ConstantInopie saving that the sultan Of Turkey Is preparing to de- clare himseH emperor of the Mos lerus. shroEztinE the title of suItan-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
STALLION ATTACKS SENATOR.
Despite Vicious Kicking Martin
 Closes in and Downs Beast.

Charlottesville, Va. July 31.- United States Senator Thomas S. Martin, of Albemarle, who is at- tending the Albemarle Horse show, which ended last night with bril- liant ball. had narrow escape yes terday morning while passing the gate leading from the show ring.
 The big stallion On Guard dashed out and attacked the senator vicious ly. striking him with it's hoofs. Sen ator Martin closed in on the horse, grabbing the bridle and jerking the animal down, thus avoiding being knocked down and trampled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
Sarafoun Raerx.

F1rst race. sA furlongx. Con- nsught Ranger wins. Preceptor, ssc- oud. Chepoutuc third Tine. 1.e7 r-r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31

iThe disturbance that was central lar Charleston. s. C.. yesterday orning has moved slowly north ard and Is now central near Hat iras.
 The northern edge of this storm i sa- m extended as far north as .lantic City. \. J. If 1t continues . move up the coast 1t vill reach
 Is vicinity during the afternoon or might. There is a chance that 1t ay move out to sea and in that case is vicinity would not be affected
 it bat very little.
 An area of high pressure over tae per Mississippi river valley Is pro- icing cool. pleasant weather h the sstern and central sections. Conditiors favor for this vicinity |ir weather followed by raln to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair might in north. rain late tonight
 south portion. and cooler; Sstur- ,y probably showers. except fair m ,rthvest portion and cooler; light sriable winds becoming northerly leasterly and increasing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-13

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indlges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try it9
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
she has guided thousands 10
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-13
A CLUSTER OF WAUGH PLUMs.

America. Of late years, however, the
insects destructive to this admirable
fruit have become less plentiful, ana
now there have been introduced 50
many kinds that are proof against the
ravages of the plague that the plum
is fast resuming its original 1mpor-
lance as a garden and orchard fruit
Plum culture has already reached a
high stage of development on the "a
cific coast, and since the new varle-
ties from Japan made their appear
ance the number of growers all over
the country has increased greatly.
The modern plum is great improve
ment over the old fashioned fruit OF
a half century ago. Some OF the
hybrids recently brought to public no
tice by American growers bid fair to
become prime favOrites. Among the
most promising of these is the Waugh
plum which has stood the test re
markably we'll and is in every respect
a desirable acquisition.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-13

The people of Denmark are fast re
claiming their waste land by the labor
of convicts. In Jutland there is
large undeveloped territory of almost
barren waste covered with tough.
healthy underground. The government
sets the prisoners at work breaking up
the tough surface and putting it into
shape for farming. Even then the land
is at first of very low grade, and it is
given away to settlers who care to
take possession.
Through their efforts many farms
have begun to dot the Jutland land
scape. and trees are seen where for
merly were unbroken stretches OF bar
rem land. Many acres of good graf!
bearing land have been built up by the
patient toll of the Danish settlers.
The experiment may be valuable
hint for other countries during th'
present period of hard times, whlcf
seems to be almost worldwide in 1T
extent. The great number of unem
ployed as well as the convicts might b.
set to work and kept out of misc mel II
reclaiming the waste lands.