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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
PROBING INSURANCE
Senator Dryden Tells Why He Receives $66,OOO a Year.
PRUDENTIAL PUT UP FOR CAMPAIGNS
Management of Company Judged It Was to Interest of stockholders
 to Pay Contributions For Political Purposes.

l NEWARK, N. J., July 20.-Senator John F. Dryden, president of the Pru- dential Insurance company, was the first witness to testify before the state | senate insurance investigation commit tee. He gave the history of the Pru- dential company and told how he had been turned down by Governor Hoff- man of New York when he tried to get a charter in that state before coming to New Jersey because the business he proposed to do was to be other than straight line insurance.
 Speaking on the matter of the big surplus of the company, Senator Dry den said that from 1897 up to the pres ent time they had turned over $6,5OO,- 900 to the policy holders while they really were not bound to turn over cent.
 The witness was questioned about his salary of $85,000 year and the l large salaries of other officers of the company and was asked whether he did not think that these salaries tend ed toward extravaganza His reply was:
 Ability commands price. and every big enterprise in the country is look Ing for men who can achieve"
 Senator Dryden was examined along the lines of his statements before the Armstrong committee in New York, and some of his assertions were gone into more fully than on that occasion. He said that the Prudential company had contributed $8,OOO to the Repub- lican national committee in 1896 and in 1900 had contributed $1OOOO and that the larger amount was donated again in 1904.
 Senator, do you think it was right to give the policy holders money away for campaign purposes?" asked State Senator Minturn.
 The policy holders never had cent of interest in that money. It belonged to the shareholders" replied the wit ness.
 How do you discriminate? You tes- tified that the surplus belonged to the policy holders and not to the stock holders"
 What was applied to the credit of the policy holders was voted to them by the directors" said Senator Dry den.
 And you considered the act of giv- ing that money to the Republican com mittee justifiable?"
 "The management of the company is charged with the responsibility of the company, and if in the judgment of the directors conditions are likely to be brought about that would tend to de- stroy tho aompapy's, assets or Impair them iris the duty Of the management to protect it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
HORSE ! FACING.
Good Brushes and Fast Records on
 New York Tracks. . '

watertown, N. Y, July 2O.-There was | good card and good racing at the Watertown Racing association track yesterday. Zack was the only favorite to win. The summaries:
 2.22 -Trotting-Purse $400. Zack, g, Sidney Prince ......
 ........ ....... (Erskine) l Timely, b Il ........ .(snow) 2 2i2 Effort, b g ...... (Washbnrn) 3 4 Maud D., D m ........ (Sears) 4 5 Red Bird. b m .... Brennan) dis
 Time-2.23 1-4. 2.191-4, 2.20. 2:1S Class-Pacing-Purse, $400. Gamehurst, br 2. by Game Wilkes .... Gxendricks) 1 4 1 Maud Wilkes, m, by Red
 Wilkes ......... Uake) 3 1 ? 3 Doctor B., ch g, by Chest
 nut Boy ....... Pitman) 3 1 4 Little Girl. b m (Brennan) 3 3 2 Young Chimes, b 2 .Page) 5 dr Tom Httleton, s g Erskine) dis Kettle Wright. ch m (Acton) dis s Time-216 1-4, 2.17 1-4, PIT IA, 21S1-4.
 2.30 s-Pacing-Purse, $400. Helen D., b m, by Whalebone
 ((MeCue) 1 1 i Burlington Maid, b m ........
 ................ (QunderliD 2 2 l. F., b g ........... Brown) ? 4 4 Little Jay. b g ...... (Moody) 8 3 Pat Riley, b z ....... (Galusha) dis , ,Time-2. 2.201-4, PIT 1-4, 2.1S34.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
HRookoALE NYMPH.
H. F. whitney's Two-year-old Gets
 Brighton Oaks In Easy Race.

H. F. whitney's Two-year-old Gets
 Brighton Oaks In Easy Race.
 NEW YORK. July 2O.-H. P. Whit ney's Brookdale Lymph, at the short price of to 3, easily won the $7,500 Brighton Oaks, one mile and furlong, at Brighton Beach, defeating poor field of Allies. The distance was run in 1:53 3-5.
 There were eight starters in the stake, but Brookdale Lymph SO overwheIm- ingly outclassed her field that she was made prohibitive favorite, while from [ to to 30 to was laid against the others. Brookdale Lymph broke in front, but as the field made the pad dock turn Legend took the lead and was leading by length over the fa- vorite in the run down the back stretch. Three-eighths of mile from the finish Lyme sent the favorite up to the leader and assumed command. winning by three lengths Belle of Request was second. three-quarters of length in front of Ballotta.
 Holman had his collar bone broken when his mount. Saltine, fell in the steeplechase. Three favorites won. Summarizes:
 First Race.-Chaseaway. first: Athens, second; Eldorado. third.
 Second Race.-Bound Brook. first; oleroso. second; Fl Cuchillo. third.
 Third Race.-Rye. first: Hot Toddy, second: Robin Hood. third.
 Fourth Race. - Brookdale Nypph, fiUt; Belle of Pequest. second: Ballot ia. third.
 Fifth Race.-Bobbie Kean. first; Log. istilla. second: Corrigan. third.
 Sixth Race.-Rosemount first: Mara thon, second: Montgomery. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Eight Hour Day on Public worx..

WASHINGTON. July 2O.-one of the insistent demands made by organized labor on the administration has been grantel The eight hour law is to be enforced Violations of this law by contractors on public works of the United States will be reported to the department of justice by the inspecting officers. This order goes out by direc- ton of the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
PULLED HIS NOSE.
Manager Dunn Gets a Couple
 Punches from the Umpire.

Rochester. \. r.. July 20-Manager Dunn of the Providence Eastern lea que team yesterday afternoon pulled Umpire Moran's nose in the first in- ming of the game with Rochester. be- cause he did not like decisioa Mo ran swung his mask into Dunn's face. and followed the attack with an up- per cut. Dunn's lip was cut. Dunn claimed Rochester player had tried to bunt, Moran calling it a ball
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
ryp,shes.- D~rII., Co,s,r,,c,.

BUFFALO. July a. The United Typothetae of America have 1atly de cllned to confer with officials of the International Typographical union in regard to the strike inaugurated nearly a year SEQ for an eight hour day and the closed shop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Tn. co,ae. p,rs and p,,cs.r.

CINCINNATI. O. July 20.-The Cold en Bird and Butcher. both ridden by Nicol. were the only winning favorites at IAtonIs. The handicap at six fur longs. the feature of the day. was won by Major T. ]. Carson by a nose from Miluades. which beat Meadow Breeze a head for the place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
an r.Ss. sorrov.

sIMLA. Punjsb. British India. July n.-Tbe news of the death of Lady Curzon of Kesileston. wife of the for mer viceroy Of India. caused a great shock here and from sil parts of IndIs come expressions of keen sorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Brsshry. ss Have Great c.,s~sr.,

BreskIys te Have Great CsthedrsI
 NEW YORK July l.-Brcoklyn VIII have Roman Catholic cathedral. to be errtci on the site of fhe Khncs county peuItentiary. nt cost of ssoon.csa Tf sfl he nseseici sfser the great cstbe- dral of Rouen- Fr,nceL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Bat os xearee Took First Prs.e.

PUTIN-BAY. O.. July ao.-The pow CT boat race was the event of the inter- lake regatta. The Rat of Monroe won first prize. with winanna of Detroit second and Theima of Sandusky third vn corrected time The large boats sailed twenty four miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
FIGHTING THE FLAMES

First Time in This City.
 General admission and reserved seat sale Gall seats have footrests) at Cones Pharmacy, corner Bank and West Main streets, at same price as sold on the show ground, commenc- ing at 9:30 a. m. on day of exhibi- tion, also at ticket wagon on show grounds.
 Children 4 years of age, half price. All 12 years of age and over require adult tickets.
 New, Novel and Gorgeous Street Parade at 10:30 a. m., rain or shine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

uumo DEMOCRAT w11s ro1
 0CU1y A M0UIx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

veteran shot Gess Eastern Handicap.
 PHILADELPHIA. July MI Mc- Murchey of Fulton- \. T.. a veteran at the traps. won the eastern handicap. the principal event Of the target tour nanent Of the Infersfste associaficu- with . score of e clay pigesns out Of . pssszble 100.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

THE MOST thorough eye examina- tor In Waterbury. We make gold filled glasses from s1 a pair up. Any lens made to order at about half the cost of others. W. E. Pier pont. graduate optician. los South Main st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Miscellaneous.

LOST-A time book. The finder will please return to Heating & Egan, contractors, 10 Granite st. 7-1S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

M A. DULAC-Stair builder, store fitting. house shingling. repairing and jobbing. Shop at J. E. Smiths. 4s Benedict st F. O. box I1s.
 11-s3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

LOST YOUR APPETITE? We'll stop eating cold dinners for while and enjoy a good hot dinner for 200 only, and avoid dyspepsia, at Ayery's, 445 West Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

sUPERFLUOUS hair. rnoles. warts, permanently destroyed by cleo trolysis, without pain or scar; wrin- kles. pimples. freckles removed; scalp treatment, shampooing. Pu- pills wanted, s5 up. Madame Fran ces Murray, 5S Center st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

FOR SALE-One of the finest three family houses in Brooklyn, located on Washington ave; will be sold at a bargain if sold within the next few days. Inquire w. R. Adams, 1S Abbott ave. 7-20-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

WE. PAY the highest cash prices for cast-off clothing. We do cleaning, pressing and repairing neatly and promptly. Prompt attention to mail orders. Yale Misft Clothing Parlor, 226 Bank st. A. R. Poss- ner 7-3-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
WANTED

WANTED-A good horseshoer and jobber.y Inquire of J. Burros, 25 Jefferson st. , 7-l9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

WANTED-Competent girl for gen. eral housework; good wages. App ply 57 North Main st, room 1.
 7-20-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT-Tenement of four rooms at 59 Fuller. street, having all i'm provements, first floor. 7-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
TO RENT

TO RENT-4 rooms for small fam fly Inquire T. F. Downey, Cham Der st. . 7-1S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

MYRON A. CARTER, successor to Carter & Peffers. painting, paper hanging. signs and interior decorat- ing; 27 Phoenix ave, Waterbury, Conn. 7-l6-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

PRIVATE LOAN-I will make small loans on furniture. pianos or salaries to responsible persons. Easy payments, strictest privacy. Send name and address to St Clare, P. O. Box 511. city. 7-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

REIss, the optician. 7s South Main ct (up stairsJ. fits more glasses than any other specialist in Waterbury. The reason why is that his work is accurate and charges reasonable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

President Roosevelt's endorse ment: "The Pan-American exposi- ton would have made real mistake if they had faled to secure Colonel Cummins's representation of the va rious Indian tribes"
 Strange people from every cline, representing Indians from 51 differ- ent tribes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

DON'T get hot under the collar be- cause you have to pay a fancy price when you want a first-class article of whiskey. gin. brandy. rum, esc. You don't have to. Call and see me and will prove it to you. NJ. Olan. on. s-ll Grand st.
The oasis., 1906-12-08
ARIZONA NEWS.

turkey on the lamaran mountains, also considerable quantity of deer, twelve or fifteen miles above the old Ben Parks ranch north of town.
 Yuma Enterprise: A new gas Oline launch is now riding the Col OVado river. It was built in Re dOndo, California, and belongs to ,. K. and W. c. Smith. It is forty feet long and has a thirty horse power engine. The craft will be used in carrying passengers to and from Laguna Dam, and may make occasional trips to the mouth of the Colorado.
 Holbrook Argus: A. H. Smith and mother were visiting Mir. Smiths brother R, c. the fore part of the week and had with them the infant son of w. D. Rencher whom they took to Winsiow to have operated npon. The child had no roof in his mouth and had growth of bone protuding outward 0n his upper jaw, through the lip. Dr. Brown performed the opera ton and the little fellow is getting along nicely.
 Wilcox News: A Texas del agatIOn headed by Hiram L. John son, arrived here last week. The party numbers seven and they have all taken up government land in the vecinity of the ranch of A.. Marion. is said they propose to more their families here as soon as suitable quarters are provided and that they intend to farm the land On an extensive scale. There is also a rumor to the effect that every effort is to be put forth to try ana develop an artesian water supply.
 Clifton Era: A syndicate was formed this week to be known as the Duncan Land and Improve meaat company, for the purpose of developing artesian water near Franklin, d few miles from Dun- eau Arrangements have already been made for driving the first we'll, and the work will soon be under way. The gentlemen who compose the syndicate have taken up a large tract of land under the desert land act, and if they suc- ceed Tn securing water, a new and thriving farming community will soon spring into existence i'll that section.
 Yuma Enterprise: Monday af- ternoon W. N. Earhart, whose son Is one of the Indian school staff was instantly killed The old gen tiernan-82 years of age-was walking down the railroad track ou the California side, having just crossed the Southern Pacific bridge. He was following a pas. senger train which had just pulled out Being very deaf, he die not hear the water train which fol lowed the passenger, and was TUT over and horribly mangled The funeral, which occurred Tuesday WAS impressive, the Indian schoo boys, in uniform, marching in tht procession.
 International Americans: The government has created two ad dItional forest reserves in this sec tion- They are the Huachuca, il
The oasis., 1906-12-08

E upefvlsof r F Meashef. of Tue. son Mr. Meagher also has chafge of the Catalina and Santa Rita fe. serves The creation of the two reserves will mean the preservation of about 100000 more acres of forest, in which there are thousands of magnificent pines, oaks and elms It is understood that within short time another reserve will be created It will be the Rincon reserve in the Rincon mountain east of Tucson.
 Stafford Journal: While on his way Co town from Bonita creek last Sunday and when within four or five mES of the San Juan mines, RolIAFWest noticed a large mountain lion prowling near the roadside. On his arrival in Saf- ford he notified Prat Stuart who started out with his dogs to round up the wild animal. Although the trail was 24 hours old before Pratt reached the place where the lion had been seen the dogs took up the trail and followed 1t two days and one night before the beast took to tree and was shot by Pratt when he at last caught up with his dogs. The dogs chased the lion at least 40 miles on direct line. The lion was an extra large male, and Pratt is delighted with his success ful chase.
 Tucson Post: An extra force has been employed in the office of the resident engineer on account of the large amount of work which h is being done at the present time over the entire Tucson division. It is being put in the best condition possible, and steel and concrete bridges and arches are replacing all the old wooden structures and the track is being rock ballasted as
 rapidly as the crusher at Stein's
 Pass can turn out the material. A whole mountain is being torn down
 for that purpose at Stein's. It seems rather peculiar that in this land of mountains rock ribbed and crossed country the Southern Pa cific road bed should have been al lowed to go for the past twenty five years unballasted except with the lighter material.
The oasis., 1906-12-08

Save money by having your Articles of Incorporation drawn and all details arranged by 1.-THE OASIS BUREAU OF INCORPORATION" "*
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10

The proprietor Of a newly furnished
New York city hotel has given an order
to a publishing house for 200 Bibles. "T
have been hearing a lot lately" h.
said, about hotel guests going wrong
because there were no Bibles in their
rooms. Several years ago it was the
practice of many hotels 10 include a
Bible in the list Of necessary furniture
Gradually the people who were back Of
the enterprise lost interest and the
books disappeared. 1t now seems that
many persons, particularly commercial
travellers, complain Of missing them.
Frequently they read a chapter before
going TO bed just to drive away the
blues, but now they never get a chance
to look inside a Bible. That being the
case, il shall not be said that any man
stopping at my house Is driven to per-
dition for the want Of a Bible"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10

Mr., William A; Radford will answer
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building for the readers OF this
paper. On account of his wide expe~
rlence az Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is, without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
al inquiries to William a, Radford, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago. H., and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Such houses as this are needed in
every community, and they may be
built for rent to advantage by men
having a little money at their dis.
posal. The size of this house ON the
ground is only q feet 6 inches by 80
feet, which does not include porches,
but it contains the nucleus for a great
deal of comfort.
In many communities the front hall
Is not necessary or desirable. The
families occupying small houses fire.
quently would prefer having the space
put to a more utilitarian purpose.
There are always children to be pro-
yided for, and they should have good
comfortable bedrooms fitted up with
furniture and fixtures to please their
youthful ideas. Happy is the boy or
girl that is lucky enough to have a
bedroom for their special use--a place
to keep their tops and other belong
ings, where they can take a school
mate for a talk or to show them their
latest acquisitions in games, sporting
paraphernalia or toys.
Such rooms are not common in the
homes of the poorer classes-a fact
that Is not creditable to our age and
generation. l am doing everything
possible to remedy this state of affairs.
This house can be built for 5000 or
$1,000 without plumbing or heating
plant; but the plumbing is very SIM
pie and the heating may be provided
for by placing a good stove in the liy-
ing room. In this plan the kitchen is
nearly square, well lighted and has
good means of ventilation. A door
opening onto the back porch and a
good sized pantry in a corner, with a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10
STORY LACKS USUAL ENDING.
thoughtful Mans Nisitant May Have
Been Ghost, and Then Again

Ghosts" said the skeptic, con
temptuously. Pooh! no sensible man
believes in such nonsense nowadays"
Well" said the thoughtful man,
slowly. Il don't know. Curious things
do happen occasionally. There was a
man who lived beside me who used
to scof at me because | prolessed a
slight interest in visitations from the
other world. He told me one day
that If he happened to die before me
and found that there was anything
In the ghost theory he would come
back and notify me. Brown was his
name, a sort Of general disbelieyer in
everything save his own importance,
"A couple of months ago continued
the thoughtful man, Il was sitting in
my study reading. 1t was about II
o'clock at night and everyone had
gone to bed except myself. | was sud
denly aroused by a loud clanking
noise accompanied by a dismal wall
ing. After awhile it was repeated.
/ got my gun and started to inyesti.
gate. | made a thorough search, but
could find nothing. The Waterman
happened to be passing by and | called
him, but everything seemed quiet.
None of the folk in bed had been
aroused, SO at last l gave it up and
went to bed, feeling, | confess. a lit
tie uneasy.
Next morning when we were at
breakfast Markham called in and told
me Brown had died suddenly in the
Obi" exclaimed the skeptic, "his
ghost had remembered his promise
and come round to wall out his re-
pentance at his former unbelief.'
We'll" said the thoughtful man,
that might have been so, only 1t
out later that our cat had
broken It's leg and got tangled up in
The hot water pipes in such a way
that she was stTangled."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10
WORK FOR SAILORS.
Fine New Building to Be Erected In
New York by American Sea-
mems Friend Society.

Having sold to New York city the
premises No, 1870 Cherry street, used
for many years as a Sailors home, the
American Seamen's Friend society has
purchased d plot at the northeast cor
ner Of West and Jane streets, on which
to erect a new building. 1t Is planned,
says the N. Y. Observer, to erect a sea-
mems institute on modern lines, to
cost 1926 900, exclusive Of the site, for
which $4,000 was paid. The new To-
cation, opposite the Cunard Lines pier.
between the present transatlantic piers
and the new Chelsea piers. is central
enough for the largest gathering Of
shipping in the city, There will be
the center Of the society's work, which
includes "a auxiliaries all over the
world, The trustees desire to begin
building operations only after funds
are assured, and they have issued a
general appeal for contributions from
the public. The treasurer Of the fund
Is Clarence C. Pinneo, No, 7G Wall
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10
Ground Floor Plan.

heat of the sun from striking down. 1t
acts as a sort of a buffer between the
hot roof and the ceiling below.
Although the house is small there
are no tiny little rooms such as most
small houses have. Every room is
light and airy, and every part of the
house is pleasant. Like many of my
selections for small houses there is no
hallway upstairs. There is Just a land
ing large enough to hold the four doors
that open into the different rooms.
This is one reason why this little house
Is so commodious and comfortable.
Railways are all right If you have the
room for them, and a furnace in the
cellar to keep them warm. But a good
many families would rather do with
out the furnace and have the cellar
room to use for other purposes, and
use stoves for heating.
In outward appearance this little
house is very pleasing. In front 1t has
a sort of a two-story gable, which dis
tinguishes it from any other house on
the street. The wide window In the
front of the living room also. makes
tor an artistic effect. The front porch
is Large enough for comfort and well
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-08-10
Wouldn't Prejudice Ills Case,

Former Senator John M. Thurston.
Of Nebraska, who was representing
the defense in a recent trial in one
of the local courts, arose the other
day to reply to argument of counsel
for the government on a point of law,
In deliberate and impressive man.
ner the attorney began a ~forceful
presentation to the court. Before he
had fairly launched his counter at.
tack, however, he was interrupted by
the presiding justice, who said that
he was about to decide the question
in favor of Senator Thurston.
In that case" remarked Mr., Thur.
ston, resuming his seat at once, 81
Will make no speech to the court for
fear Of changing your honor's opin-
ion. "-Washington Star.