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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
KEYSTONE BRYAN NEWS MOVE
They Will Put an Independent Ticket
 In the Field.

Philadelphia. Aug. s. The Bryan League of Pennsylvania at a meeting here decided to put an independent ticket in the field under the name of Bryan for the coming presidential election and to perfect a state organi- zation. with a committeeman and com plete state ticket in every county.
 More than 100 Democrats and fol- lowers of National Committeeman James Kerr attended the meeting. which was presided over by William E. Wallace of Clearfeld. who was elected chairman of the Bryan league to succeed Kerr.
 Committeeman Kerr in outlining the work to be undertaken by the inde- pendents said that it was necessary to have a ticket in the field as a political protest against the conduct of the Cuff fey organization. declaring that there are thirteen Republicans on their tick ct in Philadelphia county.
 As means of financing the Bryan organization every member of the league was requested 10 contribute s10. half of which Is to 20 to Committee man Kerr for the national organization from Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
JOHN D. HELPS TO LIFT A MORTGAGE.
Gives Couple Living In His Old 1 Home a Dollar.

Cleveland. Aug. S.-"Please take this money, madam. Now, now. don't be embarrassed. It will help you pay the mortgage on the old farm"
 John D. Rockefeller stood in the door of little cottage on farm near Berea It was the home of his boy hood. Memories of the money free days when he wasn't a millionaire filled his mind. He had come back after all these years to find strangers living there. They were William Krause and wife, thrifty German couple, with a daughter fourteen years old. struggling to pay a debt of 5000. Rockefeller was touched by the sim pie story of the family. He wiped the mist of memory from his eyes. His hand deliberately sought and carefully opened his wallet. Bills for $100, bills for S20 and bills for S1.
 Rockefeller slowly turned over the S100 bills. His hand fingered upon a $2O. Then from the heart of the roll he took bill for S1. Don't refuse me- he said softly.
 And he pressed the money into the hand of Mrs. Krause, calloused by work.
 Dollar bill No. M74447392 did not go to pay the mortgage. It passed out of circulation. Mrs. Krause said she would keep it for luck. She put 1t in the family Bible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
NAuGATUCK NUGGETS

The Naugatuck fire department s baseball team and rooters left on the 12:52 train to-day for Milford where they will play the Milford team. It is expected that Danny Sweeney will pitch. Mike Kiely, however, will be on hand in case of an emergency. After the game the team will spend the re- mainder of the day at Savin Rock.
 John A. Crich died yesterday af~ ;ernoon at his home on Curtiss street. He is survived by his wife and four children; also his mother and two sisters, Mrs George Chap man of Manchester and Mrs Charles Lines of Naugatuck.
 The funeral of Annie, the 2-years- Smonths-old daughter of MT and Mrs Peter Kunelunas of Spring street, who died on Thursday even- ing, was held yesterday afternoon. Intermenc was in St Francis's ceme- tery.
 The funeral of John Hanley, the S-weeks-old son of MT and Mrs Ed ward Hanley of North Main stree. who died on Thursday evening, was held this afternoon. Interment was in St Francis's cemetery.
 On account of the inclemen. weather yesterday the garden party which was to have been held at Hamilton park by he members of St Michaels guild was postponed until early in September
 Thomas Jenkins of Chicago, who has been the gues. of Michael Sul- livan the past few days, has re- turned home.
 Judge Munger of Ansonia will oc- cupy the pulpit tomorrow at the United church in Beacon Falls.
 Patrick Rooney has resigned his position as agent for the Metropolis tan Life Insurance company.
 Misss Elizabeth Gidson of Pros pect street is visiting in Bridge port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.


 Hartford-"Spotte are still working among the trolley employees and on Wednesday five conductors were posted for failing to register fares.
 New Haven-The Rev Father Francis w. Linahan, Dominican, long attached to St Mary's church here, yesterday received an assign ment to St Roses seminary in Ken lucky.
 New Haven-Judge Tyner yester- day declared that no man has a right in saloon on Sunday, making this statement when he fined two men who were found inside saloon. The men clcaimed they were clean ing out the saloon.
 Hartford-Burglars broke into the temporary quarters of the Hart ford Golf club some time Thursday night and stole two boxes of i'm DOT ed cigars, two bottles of black berry brandy, two bottles of whis- key and about SIS.
 Bethel-George Van Valkenberg, a wa.chman in the Edwin Short Hat factory, was seriously burned in a fire at the factory yesterday. He was making his rounds, when he en- tered room in whichl there was quantity of alcohol. An explosion occurred, and his clothing took fire.
 New Britain-A bolt of lightning struck a trolley car yesterday near the Newington center and tore the ribs out of an umbrella without in- turing the woman who was holding it. The lightning struck the car from the forward end but did no serious damage. Several of the passengers were much frightened, however.
 Central Village-A romantic love affair has at last ended in matri- mony. Miss Eva Blanchard chose for herself one lover, while her parents choose another. The result was Miss Eva escaped from her chamber window with the help of her chosen lover. Henry Levalley. about II o'clock at night. They drove to Danielson and took the frs; Providence car in the morning. They were married and have returned to the bridegroom's home which is a tenement in the house in which the brides paren S live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
BATTLESHIP PLANS
 IN RUBBISH PILE.
Philadelphia Police -and Navy
 Yard Officials Puzzled,

Philadelphia, Aug. S.-The finding of :. set, of plans or drawings supposedly .: *he ammunition compartments and poisting apparatus of the battleship Indiana under pile of brush and stone in the lower section of the city has given the police and the Philadel- phia navy yard officials a mystery to solve.
 George Small, residing near Six teenth and Porter streets. took to po- lice station set of blue prints of parts of the Indiana which he said he saw a man place under pile of debris not far from his home. Parts of the plans were marked with lead pencil. and, ac- cording to the police, they had been taken from the ordnance department at the navy yard.
 Until an investigation is made the authorities will not pretend to say what the finding of the plans in such strange place may mean. The au- thorities have description of the man who is said to have put the drawings where they were found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
RED WALLER SOLD.
New York Americans Get the Sorrel
 Topped Twirler.

Bridgeport. Aug s.-"Red" Waller the favoTite pitcher on the Bridgeport baseball team. has been sold to the New York Americans. SO it is said on excellent authority. but will not be asked 10 report for duty until after the team returns from it's present western trip. August IT.
 Arthur IrEiu. the old National league shortstop. representing the New York Americans. was here yes terday and when he leaves to-day it is believed that he carries with him the contract for Walters services. The consideration received by Manager O'R0urke is said to be s2.000.
 Mr Irwin spent the day with Man ager O'ROurke and in the evening br appointment of Mr O'R0urks had a long conference with Waller al Hafe, Atlas. which did not terminate until nearly midnight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
WATERTOWN JOTTiNGS

MT Ashenden shot two weasels in his hennery recen ly.
 George Harper had valuable COW killed by lightning Thursday af- ternoon.
 Miss Lathrop of Bridgeport is visiting her grandparents, MT and Mrs Lucius liar.
 The Independents. under the man. agement of J. NJ. Keilty, are playing ball in Collinsville this afternoon.
 MT and Mrs Walter Devore, who have been visiting at the home of L. J. Fox, returned to New York yes terday,
 F. NJ. Painter, who has been in- disposed for some time is taking a vaca ion in hopes of benefiting his health.
 Mrs Thomas Frey and son, Har- old, left this morning for Port Jef- ferson, L. l., where they will spend a weeks vacation.
 A regular meeting of Court Mer- rit Heminway will be held on Tues
 
 tendance is requested.
 A hearing was held this morn- ing at the probae office on the will of the late Mrs William Fox. The hearing was held before Judge Lowe of Waterbury as H. NJ. Hickox is named as administrator of the will. Mrs Mary A. Curtiss, relative of the late w. E. Curtiss, died a. her home in New York yesterday. She leaves three sons and two daugh- ters to mourn her loss. w. E. and Dr Holbrook and Kingsbury Curtiss and Bessie and Mary, all residents of New York. Her remains will be brought here for interment in the family plot in Evergreen ceme- tery
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
0AKVlLlE HAPPENINGS

The Misses Mary and Julia Kelly are visitors with relatives in Dan- bury.
 Mir and Mrs Felsmann and two children are visitors with relatives on Wood street.
 MT and Mrs Hubbard are visitors al the home of MT and Mrs 4. 4. Stone of Main street.
 J. NJ Lynch of Railroad street IS to soon erect a dwelling near the Brad shaw place on Railroad street.
 J. 4. LaSelle is moving his family from the Slade tenement in the Glen 10 the tenement on Main strest over the post office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
CHICAGO HERE TOMORROW.
Fans Who Love Baseball Will See the
 Real Thing.

Chicago Nationals are coming here tomorrow with their best lineup. That Is the order that has been sent out by the Chissg0 management They will undoubtedly defeat Water bury. but there have been such things as surprises and the IOcsls might te in the surprise wagon Al any rate the th0usan1s Of fans vho viii iour- nsy out to RsidviIIs will ses a zane that vilI be we'll worth g0ing Co sec Chicazo Is making a great bii for tae Nsfi0asl league Championship this season again and consequently all ef her best Eez are wfth her oz this eastern trip ft wiii bs worth go1ng Tar to see the former chazpeons do thsar stunts aroznd fhs dlazczd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
NATERVlLLE

Otis L. Fuller of Hartford was in town on business trip yesterday.
 The Misses Mae and Helen Dono- van are visiting relatives in Forest vile.
 Miss Lizzie Caden of Paterson, N. J., is the guest of friends in the vile for a few days.
 At the meeting of the local fire company last evening George Feest was elected treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
pirse. Primary Election h IIIinoi.

Chicago. Aug S.--The new direct pri- mary law of Illinois. declared by its friends 10 he the most effective instru- inert on any statute book providing for the expression of political preferences. Is receiving it's first test today. The initial trial of the new law precedes an election in which are 10 be chosen a governor and all other general off, eers of the state. a legislature which in turn will choose United States senator and twenty-five congressman. The vote is the first actual se-t of the direct method of choosing candidates in a city SO large as Chicago. It Is ad- Eistel by politicians that the law will 5oubtless work well throughout the state and In less highly cOngested cen ters of population than in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
:..,,hsr cives ANsy chidren.

New York. Aug s. - Rescued from two different bands of gypsies. to whom they had been given by theif destitute Inother. Mrs. Florence How ard. of North Beach. Fannie Sheillck. five years old. and her stepbrotber. Harry Howard. three years old. are now fn charge of the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The girl was found with a band camp esi near Jaulaica. They saSd she had heeH Eiren to them of fhe mothers own free viii and had been reguizriy adopted into the land The boy vas found h a camp near North Beach-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
Grattsrs Ir Ir-A-- -r...

London Auz- S-Ten uunfeipsT afH- cisls of Nile End parish char-ed win graftfHs were eoavicted after a trfsi lasting a mo1th- Altho1gh the auloanss involved were snail the ease excited the greatest interest beczase rrTass ou such charge are 1zzszaI la EnxlaDd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
I,.Ii.n ssss..-.n p..a.

Rome. Auz s-The Marquis di Ru dInI uh0 at rartous tines had heEd the psa<iftoEnS cf premier minister If the Infersor ard minister Of forriEn af fairs. die1 herp If csncer of the liver He vss fn kis sirfy-ainfh rear The marquis hnd been q -e-ber If fhx 1tnlk4n rhnmker af depuffes sancs f8n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
.s,ae." Money Mus, 3. Real Cash.

Washington. Aug. s.-Chief wilkie of the secret service proposes 10 test the law in relation to the right of per sons to mske stage money such as Is freely sold in the form of q roll of S100 bills A case in which one of these 's1O0 bills" has been passed as lawful money has come to the atten- ton of the secret service. and Chief wilkie believes the issuance of such "staEe" money win be adIudged un- lawful when a test case Is made against one of It's manufacturers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
Saturday Night Specials.

MEMS PLAIN BLUE CRANBERRY SHIRTS-Plaited bosoms, cuffs attached, regular price SIPS, Tonight ..............S .S4c each MEMS BLACK BALBRIGGAN LIN DERWEAR-Short sleeve shirts,
 double seated drawers, shirts in sizes 34, 3S, A, drawers sizes
 32, 34, 40, regular price 25c,
 Tonight ..............1 15c each MEMS UNION SUITS-Fine white
 lisle thread that sells at S250 a garment and in the ecru lisle that sells at S200 a garment; these are seconds" of which we have only about dozen left
 in sizes 36, 3S and 40, To- night .S3c a garment MEMS 25c HALF HOSE-To- night ...............17 .17c a pail WoMEN'S NAINSooK CORSET
 VESTS-Lace trimmed, To- night 19c each WoMEN'S WHITE LIsLE HOSE White lace ankle, regular price
 soc, Tonight. ........ .35c a pair WOMEN'S 121sc EMB H. S. HANDKERCHIEFS- Tonight
 Sc each WOMEN'S soc ELBOW LENGTH BLACK LISLE CLOVES night ................3 .35c a pair WOMEN'S S1.5O ELBOW LENGTH SILK GLOVES-In white, black,
 tan, brown, grey and Copen- hagen, Tonight .......9Sc a pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08

WOMEN'S 39c SWISS RIBBED
 COVERS-Lawn ruffie at neck
 and sleeves, regular price 19c,
 Tonight l4c each WOMEN'S MUSLIN SKIRTS
 Trimmed with pretty embroid-
 cry and tucks, regular price S1,
 Tonight .75c each PEROXIDE OF HYDROGEN-An
 oz bottle, regular price 25c, To-
 Night ..............1 .19c bottle 25c TUBE SANITOL 10TH PASTE Tonight ................ 19c WASHABLE PANAMA HAND
 BAGS-Regular price s1.00, To-
 night .6Sc each WOMEN'S SHORT SLEEVE KI- MONAS-In plain white and fig
 ured lawn, some trimmed with
 hamburg edging and insertion,
 others with turn down collars,
 edged with val lace, regular
 price S100 and s1.25, To-
 night 75c each WOMEN'S LONG KIMONAS-
 White lawn with black and
 white polka dot facing or in
 blue, pink and yellow figured
 organdies. regular prices S1.25
 to S1.9S, Tonight. .8Sc & S1. 50 ca WOMEN'S HOUSE WRAPPERS A variety of colors. sizes from 34
 to 46, regular price $1,00, To-
 night .79c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
 June 15, 10CS.
Going South.

Going South. FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK-6:30, 7:56, 9:t0, 1l:o9 a. m; 2:44. 4:15, 6:0S p. m: SUNDAYS, ZOO. S:05 a. m.; 1905, 5:10 D. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN -6:30, 7:56, $40. ll:09 a. m. (via Naugatuck Jc); 2:44, AIS, 6:0s, 7:50 p. m.: SUNDAYS. 7:00, s:o5 a. m.; 1905, 5:10 D. m.
 Going North. FOR THosfASToN, TORRINGToN AND WINSTED-6:i2, y:27, 10:5S a. m.: 3:55, 7:O0, s:5s D. m: SUNDAYS, 9:55 a. m.: S:il D. m.
 FOR wATERTOwN-6:47, S;s4 11:i5 a. m: 6:15. 1905 ?. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, WlLLIMANTIC, WORCESTER. PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON-7:10. S:43 a. m.: i2:15. 3:15, 1884 (to Hartford and Springfeldl. p. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBURY-s:35 a. m; 2:o6. [ % D. m.
 FOR POUGHKEEPSIE-s:s5 a. m.; 2:05 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRISTOI-(Conn with suburban trainsl-sS:s0, slO:30 a. m.: 2:25, .4:33. s:33 D. n. Connecting for Springfield. yor-
 eester and Boston.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDES. W. MAIN ST. 10:50 a. m: 5:10 D. m. V. c. BIERD. C. c. COLBY, Cen Supt. Asst Cen Pass Agt.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-26
THE ISTHMUS
COMMISSION
REPORTS GRATIFYING PROGRESS
IN DIGGING THE BIG
CANAL.
PRESIDENT is PLEASED
SENDS LETTER OF coNGRATuLA,
TON TO EACH MEMBER OF
THE COMMISSION.

Oyster Bay.-President Roosevelt
has made public a report submitted 10
him August 9th by Il special commls-
sion consisting of James Bronson Rey-
nolds. Samuel b. Donnelly and Henry
Beach Needham regarding conditions
in Panama. The commission was ap-
pointed April 25th last.
That the President is pleased with
the report is shown in a letter which
he sent to each member OF the COM
mission Friday. He will submit the re-
port to Congress with appropriate rec
concentrations.
The commission reports that 1t in
spected the entire line of the canal ex-
cavation from La Boca, the southern
or Pacific terminus, to Cristobal, the
northern or Caribbean terminus, and
Travelled through the excavation sew
eral times. interviewing the men at
work"
Indicating the scope of the inspec-
ton, the commission reports that IL
visited the government workshops,
construction plants, warehouses, ship
yards, dredges, commissary stores.
living quarters Chat is, hotels, messes,
kitchens, camps). schools, club houses,
courts, police stations. and the conva-
lescent home at Taboga."
President Roosevelt's letter to the
investigators says:
81 doubt If there is any piece of
work undertaken on behalf of the
American people of recent years of
which the American Ieople have mora
reason to be proud than of the work
hitherto done on the Panama canal.
THE success has literally been as
founding. Five years ago, when we
undertook the task, no sane man would
have dared to hope for the results
which have already been achieved.
The work itself has been advanced
more expeditiously than we had ven
tured to think. and the rapidity of the
rate of progress has steadily increased.
Meanwhile the treatment of hygien-
ic conditions on the isthmus has been
such as to make 1t literally the model
for all work of the kind in tropical
countries. Five years ago the lsthmus
of Panama was a by-word for unhealth-
mess of the most deadly kind. At
present the canal zone is one of the
healthiest places on the globe, and the
work which is being prosecuted with
such tremendous energy is being pros.
ecuted under conditions SO favorable
to the health and well-being of the
workers that the mortality among them
is abnormaliy small.
Finally, in addition to the extreme
efficiency of the work under Colonel
Goethals and his assistants and the ex-
traordinary hygienic success achieved
under DR.. Gorgas, there is the further
and exceedingly gratifying fact that
on the isthmus the United States gov
eminent has been able to show itself
a model employer. There are matters
to correct, of course. as your trip
showed, but on the other hand 1t is true
that the United States is looking after
he welfare, health and comfort of
those working for 1t as no other gov
eminent has ever done in work of like
character"
The Lamar register., 1908-08-26

| On the 18th inst Miss Annie s..
Peck of Providence, Il. L., signaled to
Lima. Peru her arrival at an altitude
of $4,000 feet on Mount Huascaran. the
summit of which is covered with per-
petual snow. She was accompanied by
two trained Alpine climbers.
The Wright aeroplane made sue
cessful flight at Lemans. France,
Thursday. making seven complete
tours of the fell and remaining in the
air about nine minutes. Unfortunately
it was somewhat injured in landing. so
as to require several days for repairs.
A gun seller named Ferreri and his
assistant. who sold the carbine to
Manuel Buissa with which Buissa
killed King Carlos in February OF this
year. have been unexpectedly arrested
at Lisbon and placed in solitary con-
| finement.
A new high explosive, of a power
beyond anything hitherto used in the
| German army, was tested at Munich
Wednesday. Three shells, exploded
by electricity. tore Krupp armor
plates to pieces. The explosive is the
invention of Fritz Genre.
The Cunard turbine steamer Lusi-
tania has again lowered the one-day
record, having Travelled $50 knots in
the twenty-four hours from noon Sun
day August 10th to noon Monday Au-
gust 18th. The previous record run,
G43 knots, was made by the Lusitania
July 6tn.
Boston and eastern Massachusetts
is undergoing a crime wave" Half
n dozen murder mysteries are still I'M
solved by the police. The undeniable
wave of crime is credited to the fact
that many foreigners are out OF work
and are attempting to adopt the meth
DDS of European banditti.
Emperor william has given $4,000
to the Robert Koch foundation for re-
sisting the spread of tuberculosis.
: This donation completes the 100000
that Andrew Carnegie stipulated
should be subscribed before his gift
of like amount, made last winter,
should become available.
The Modern Woodmen of America
having lost heavily by its plan of ap-
portioning its funds among various
banks. several of which made disas-
trous failures, has ordered that here
after all the surplus benefit funds shall
be invested In first-class bonds. This
is expected to furnish increased security
and secure higher rate of interest.
The available funds now average about
S4.0vJ 900.
AS a manner of showing their appre-
citation of the support which they re-
ceived from other labor unions during
their strike for an eight-hour day the
International Typographical Union at
Boston recently voted to spend $1,000
in entertainment of the delegates to
the convention of the American Fed
GRAFTON in Denver this fall. Part OF the
money will be used in trips around the
state.
Ten of the fourteen men charged
with participating in the attack made
upon the county Jail at Norfolk, West
Virginia, by a mob that sought to
lynch the negroes Heu.y Smith and
Brack King charged with criminal as
sault on aged Mrs. Powell, have been
each fined 500 and costs. with sixty
days In jail. Appeals were granted.
The Atlantic fleet. in perfect con-
dition, reached Sydney. New South
Wales, on Wednesday. the 10th inst.
and was welcomed by a gathering OF
100000 people.
The Lamar register., 1908-08-26
GENERAL NEWS.

The Republican primaries in the
state of Washington resulted in small
majority for James Wickersham as
candidate for the United States Senate
Crown Prince Frederick William
made his first balloon ascension at Ber-
lin Friday and Unanswered for n short
time in military dirigible machine of
the semi-rigid system.
Eugene w. Chafin, Prohibition can
didate for the presidency. was form
mally notified of his nomination and
delivered his speech of acceptance at
Chicago on the 18th inst.
The Methodist Episcopal church has
begun an active crusade for the cleo
ton of a speaker of the national House
of Representatives who will allow
Congress to vote the interstate liquor
shipment BILL
Nearly $16.000,000, it is estimated.
are involved in two contracts that have
Just been signed in New York, one pro-
viding Havana with proper sewer
system. and the other for extensive
paving of the city.
The Cunard liner Lusitania reached
New York on the goth inst. after a rec
ord-breaking voyage. having made the
transatlantic passage in just four days
and fifteen hours. The best previous
record, made by her Nov. Sth last, was
four days. eighteen hours ana forty
minutes, her new performance lowering
the previous mark by three hours and
forty minutes.
The London morning newspapers
have given great prominence to re-
ports of the American fleets recep-
tion in Australia Editorially they eX-
press the fullest satisfaction at the
warmth and brilliance OF the welcome
| accorded the visitors.
The Georgia supreme court has af-
| firmed a decision of the superior court
which means that the courts OF Georgia
| will enjoin the picketing by strikers of
tie premises of employers with the
view of coercing or intimidat!ng per-
sons from entering or remaining at
work.