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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
AFTER THE STANDARD.

New York, Sept. 17.-Testimony was heard to-day in the federal suit against the Standard Oil company of New Jersey. The hearing here in the, federal suit, which was brought in St Louis last December, has twice been adjourned at the request of counsel for the defendants. In the meantime, ohwever, Frank B. Kel- logg who is in charge of the govern ment's case, has obtained many books and papers from the Standard Oil company which has enabled him to proceed expeditiously with the case. MT Kellogg intimated to-day that the government would also enquire into the character of the New Jersey corporation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
MAYOR FISHER TALKS
Tells Why He Held Back on the Judge Pearne Affair
 Great Excitement.

Middletown, Conn.,, Sept. IT, Knots of men stood on the street and discussed the affairs of the city meet ing for a long time after adjourn ment this morning, and the topic Was again taken up when ordinary busi- ness was resumed during the fore noon. The prediction was maze taat on Friday evening to which time the meeting stands adjourned for the dis cussion of the taking ovet of St Johns parochial school the excite ment will be fully as intense as it was last night.
 Judge Pearne when seen this morn ing said that he had no comment to make on the incidents of last night, but probably he would issue state ment later.
 Mayor Fisher said he had little to add to what he had already said, ex- cept to answer the charge that he had displayed cowardice in delaying his charges against Judge Pearne un- til Saturday, or as it was put until the last minute. He said that he had been told of the situation in school matters in confidential way and he was not able to do anything without breaking faith. When he saw the communication of Judge Haine's over his signature in paper which ne re- ceived at his summer home he felt that the confidential relationship on school matters had been dissolved and he was at liberty to make charges against Judge Pearne which he did in a letter printed in Satur- days paper. Mayor Fisher further said that at the time he received confidential information in regard to Judge Pearne's alleged irregularities in school matters he was told that the judge had lrsigne das secretary of the board, and as he did resign he (the mayor)- did not believe the judge would seek re-eJecton. While at his summer home, the mayor said, he saw an announcement that Judge Pearne would again be q candidate and upon feeling released from con- fidence by Judge Haine's letter he immediately came out publicly and told the reason for his opposition to Judge P;.arne. The mayor said it was not cowardice on his part in delay ing a plblic statement bu. rather keeping faith in a matter of coatii- ence.
 During the day the interest in school affairs continued to grow and a great turn out of citizens is looked for at the next meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
The Worth of His Money,

Not seldom fin highland districts the attendance at church during unpropi- tious weather is but scanty. One min ister, finding himself on a boisterous Sunday confronted with but one soli- tary auditor. who happened to be a gruff, outspoken character, took him into his confidence, with a view to propitiate him. "wfl go on with the sermon, John?" John answered gruff- ly. "of course" Getting into the pull pit and leaning over it, he asked, "Will I give you the Gaelic sermon or the English oneT' "Gie's baith. We're weel paid for t." said John, more gruffiy still-Dundee Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
THE DISTRICT COURT
Attorney Kennedy's Statement Surprised the Court Other
 Cases.

The district court, crimina! side, to-day picked up the threads of its business where they were dropped two weeks ago. Judge Cowell pre- sided and Attorney U. C. Church prosecuted.
 A case against John E. Santora for breach of the peace was nolled, Stanislaus Psh for burglary was placed on probation for year. Pish halls from Naugatuck.
 John McMahon ard Thomas Stack pleaded guilty to attacking Officer J. $ Neagle and were each fined $25 and costs. John Byrna and John Morrissey, charged with the same of fense, were let go, the cases being nolled.
 Attorney William Kennedy paralyz- ed the natives by entering de- murrer in the case of Hyman Marcus, charged with violating the junk ii- cense law. He held that there Wat no law in the state which compelet, resident of Naugatuck to take out a license in order that he may en- gage in the business of buying and selling junk. The law, he said, pro vided that the selectman of town, or the chief of police of town or city may issue licenses to deal in junk, but Naugatuck is neither town nor city, but is borough and as such it's charter specially provides that its board of selectmen shall once a year hold sittings for the pur- pose of registering those who desire to become voters and possess the necessary qualifications, and no other duty shall they perform. There fore Marcus was immune, and all the citizens of the borough of Naugatuck are immune in this respect so ions as they confine their junk dealing en- terprises to the limits of the borough of Naugatuck. Judge Cowell reserv- ed decision.
 James DeLucia, who is known as the king of copper thieves, was then put on trial for theft of scrap metal. This man was fined in the city court for theft and given jail sentence for contempt of court.
 Through technicality he was dis charged by the superior court last spring and he was rearrested. When the sentence in the city court impos- ing a fine was passed on him he cried out:
 "Pshaw, what do I care
 "Three months for contempt of court" said Judge Burpee..
 To-day Del.ucia was defended by Attorney Bauby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Thouuht Nine Enouoh,

The following amusing birth notice appeared in the Dresden Anzeiger: ''To our seven hearty boys there came today. in Gods early morning. not the wished for little daughter. but. in compensation. a pair of fine boys. We judge by this elementary event that these strenuous times demand more men than blossoms of the gentler sex. and console ourselves with thoughts of our fatherland, to which we call: "Hurrah, Hurrah. Now there are nine. Firm stand and true the watch on the
 Rhine!
 'To all dear friends and acquaint- ances and to whom else the joyous tidings may be of interest we give this notice-fhe last of its kind-Eduard Rost and wife"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
BIDS FOR TORPEDO BOATS.

Washington, Sept 17.-An early deicsion will be made by Secretary Metcalf in the matter of the awards of the contract for supplying the navy with as many submarine tor pedo boats as can be built for s3,- 000,000, appropriated by the last congress. The bids for the contract were submitted April 30 by the Lake Torpedo Boat company of Bridgeport, Conn, the Subsurface Boat company of New York and the Electric Boat company of New York. As a pre- liminary move the question was re- ferred to a board which conducted comparative tests of the various sub- marines at Newport. This board re- ported unanimously in favor of the Holland boat of the Octopus type.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
STEER ON RAMPAGE
One of a Herd Brought to New Milford Ran Wild and Gored
 a Man.

New Milford, Conn.,, Sept. l1.-A steer which ran wild after escaping from herd brought in by the Treat Brothers from Bridgewater yesterday seriously gored Robert Clark of this place, and is now being hunted by several men. At the time the steer got loose John Treat tried to corner it but the animal got into corn field and went on a rampage. Then help was asked for and party of men in cluding Clark tried to get the steer out of the field. The steer started for John Treat and knocked him down, and then started for the other brother, but Clark yelled warning, whereupon the steer made a flank movement and gored Clark and trampled him on the ground. The chase for the steer was abandoned and the latter remained in possession of the cornfield all night, its below ing indicating that the steer was wild. This morning several men took down their rifles and went over to the field to shoot the steer. -.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
TRAIN WRECKED NEAR TUNNEL

Easton, Pa, Sept 17.-A Lehigh Valley express train from Buffalo to New York was wrecked early to-day near Pattenburg tunnel in New Jer- sey, 13 miles from this city. A num- Der of trainmen and passengers were injured but none of the latter fatal ly. The train was running at high speed when the locomotive jumped the track and plunged into the noun tainside. The engineer, Herbert Cooley, was injured internally. The passengers injured were riding in the smoking car. Most of the others were in their berths, and while they were considerably shaken mp they were not badly hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
SNAKE ON BALDWIN STREET.
D. J. Phelan Had an Experience With
 Reptile To-Day.

Dennis J. Phelan, who conducts a grocery on Baldwin street had an ex- perience this morning that came near having sad ending. He was sweep ing the sidewalk when a snake meas uring about five feet long appeared on the walk and before the grocer was aware of it's presence the reptile had wound itself around his right leg and hissed so viciously that peo- pie passing at the time declare that they thought it a live wire and that the man was bound to be electrocut- ed. But MT Phelan kept his wits about him and finally succeeded in shaking the snake off and then after hard tussle he beat it into insen- sibility with the handle of the broom. Nobody knows where it came from and considering that the place is thickly settled it is somewhat strange how it worked it's way into that neighborhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
CITY NEWS.

Louis Stadmiller of Stamford is visiting friends in town.
 A son was born Monday to MT and Mrs James Kerwin, of IT Stone street.
 Adolph Sanditz and William Frau rig have sold their property on Will liam street to Henry Davidoff.
 The Hampson-Sellew Co give sev- eral reasons in this issue why the Glenwood range should be popular.
 One minute will be allowed each voter to cast his vote on election day. It will be necessary for the voters to vote as quickly as possible if the full vote is expected to be cast in each ward. Although there will be many who will surely spend less time than a minute at the machine, there are others who will, without doubt. take the item allowance and even at that may not fix their ticket as they wished.
 Someone must have had his weather eye yesterday on James DesaTne's roll for Desarne had left his fruit store. located near Farm street, only few minutes and on his return all the money he had had in his wallet, S3S and a check for SS more were gone He was but a moment or two in a store near by and had placed his coat on chair inside the counter. No trace of the unwelcOme visitor has been found.
 The Celtic Medical society held it's second annual outing yesterday at COx's. Savin Rock In the party were about 20 of the members of the SO- ciety and a number of guests Among the guests were Rev Father Crowley of this city. Dr E. l.. Sinclair. treas urer of the New York Celtic Medical s0ciety: DF John Lynch of Bridgeport and Dr John 0Connor of New York The next meeting of the sOciety will be held at Dr MOnagan's some time next month At the meeting yesterday it was also voted to attend tho exer- cises at the laying of the cornerstone of St NaTy's hospital and the men- bers will turn out in a body.
 The democratic town committee met at headquarters last evening and Chairman Freney reported that ev- erythinz vas moving along in such way that it is almost a certainty that the entire ticket would win on clsc- ton day He said that there vss much interest being aroused by the primaries. which shows that the yo- HtfcaI pot is sizzling this year The only matter that came before the meeting was recommendation from the znti-HurIey ticket in the filth suggesting that the voting boota be in Union square instead Of o1 Soo- viII street Bat it vas the cozselsLs of opinion that at this late day Ii rzs better to have the polling place ss first given cut The matter was sss- tied wTth vsTT little disczsssoz-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
CATHOLICS WON IT.
Middletown's Annual City School Meeting Assembled City Election.

Middletown, Sept. 1.-The larg- est annual city school meeting ever held heer was that of yesterday after noon and evening. In all respects it resembled a city election, the vote be- ing about as large. The members of the board who were up for reelection including Judge Pearne, Dr Leonard Bailey and Alderman John Fisk were beaten by majority of about ITO.
 After the vote had been declared the petition of Rev Dr Donovan, rec tor of St John R. c. church, to have the city adopt St Johns parochial school as a public school, was taken up. Dr Donovan withdrew his orig inal petition in order that the voters could act on the resolution drawn by George A. Coles that the school be taken in and be under the full juris- diction of the board of education.
 Attorney Bacon offered a resolu- tion to the effect that the meeting be postponed so that the vote could be taken by ballot and the resolution was passed by vote of 466 to 4O6. Judge Gaylord, the chairman, then fixed Friday of this week from a. m. to p. m. as the time for vote.
 During the evening Rev Dr Dono- van accused the clergymen who open ly opposed his proposition to have the city take over the school, of sectaian- ism, saying that it was an attack upon the Catholic church. Dr Dono- van said that it was not unusual to have a city take over a parochial school and mentioned the fact that this had been done in New Haven, Southington and other places in this state under similar conditions.
 No one spoke in opposition to the plan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
LIKES NEW YORK
Carnegie Says the Big American City is Away Ahead of Lon
 don and Other Cities
WILL ALSO BE RICHER

Glasgow, Sept .17-Andrew Carnie- gie to-day appeared as a eulogist of the municipal government of New York, compared with the government of British cities, in speech delivered at luncheon after the laying of the cornerstone of the Mitchell library. He said:
 New York is held up before the world by her own yellow press as sunk in iniquity, with everything go- ing to the bad and with nothing creditable whatever To one who gets away from New York for half the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Labor of Ants.

It would perhaps be pushing meta phors to an unwarranted extreme to speak of dignity of labor in connec- ton with the occupations of ants. But if by the phrase we mean that labor is the honorable lot of all citizens and that all labors of whatever sort are upon the same level of responsibility then we might venture to apply the saying even to the labors of an ant hill For therein all are workers. from the newly fedged callow to the vet eran of a second summer.-Harper's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
TRAINS ON SCHEDULE TIME.

Canaan, N. H., Sept. 17.-Al- though barely AS hours have elapsed since 25 lives were crushed out in terrible railroad disaster at this place nothing to-day remains to remind one of the accident except pile of charred timbers and few bent and twisted strips of iron work. The railroad wrecking crews have return ed to Concord and White River Junc- tion after having cleared up the wTeekage and repaired the roadbed. Part of the wreckage was taken away while that which was of no value was burned at the side of the track. Trains are moving again to-day on schedule time and normal conditions have been restored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17

year and is able to look on her from a distance there are three or four things that comfort him greatly. He com I ares New York with London and finds that upon these matters New York is in advance"
 MT Carnegie entrusted New York S ample water supply with London's meagre supply, still in the hands of private companies, the purchase of which cost enormous sums, whereas New York's supply was secured cheaply by commission which pur- chased property when it's market Yal- ue was small He praised New York s perks, its subways with express trains of uneQualled speed, which the city would obtain in fifty years with out cost, its g miles of wharfage, where granite was replacing wooden piers, which New York owned and from which it would derive an enormous revenue, its commission ap- pointed to reduce the price of gas ond electricity: its central library, being erected at a cost of S6,250, ,000, with its hundred branches, s of which the city accepted in one morn- ing, 'the largest wholesale operation I ever had in this line.'
 These" Mir Carnegie explained, 'are the important utilities of the city-water, gas. electricity, subways, and last but not least, the public libraries. I know of no city which rivals New York in all of these com bined, although several may do so in respect to one or more. I venture to predict that 45 years hence New York will be the richest city of the world in the ownership of revenue producing properties, which will have cost her nothing She has been wisely govern ed, always keeping her eye upon tile future"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
THREEMOREDEAD
Automobile Containing Seven ElkS Crashed Into a TeIe-
 phone Pole
WERE DRIVING FAST

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept. IT, An automobile containing a party of seven Elks, returning from Manitou, ran into a telephone pole here early to-day. Three men were killed out right and fourth is reported to be dying. Three of the victims are Will liam Rallston, dealer in electric SUD- plies; Britton Graves, druggist, and the chauffeur, named Grey.
 The party had attended a social session at their club house given in honor of visiting Elks, and were on the way home, driving at a terrific speed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Bisuminous Coal.

Shortly after the adoption of bitu- minous coal as a fuel in England royal proclamation was used forbid ding its use and authorizing the de- struction of the furnaces of the users. who were characterized as evil doers. Scarcity of fuel. 1t seems. shortly com peIled the resumption of its use. In the reign of Elizabeth bituminous coal was again prohibited during ses- sons of parliament lest the health of the members suffer thereby.-LondOn Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Excess Fares on New York Central.

EXCESS FareS on NeW rork SGntrdl.
 New Rochelle, N. Y., Sept. 17.-Not satisfied with raising the communication rates on its Hudson river and Harlem divisions and so bringing about long complaint to the public utilities con- mission, the New York Central issued new order to the conductors to col lect an excess fare of cents from all passengers who board trains without tickets. In the past conductors have collected the regular fare without any excess charge being made. Now under the new rule passengers pay 5 cents for failure to purchase tickets, and they do not receive rebate check. The corporation of course is nickel ahead in each case. .s- -- .4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
IN SESSION TO-DAY
Miss Ward of Ibis City Meets Members of Commission tO
 Select Factory Inspector.

Hartforu, Sept. 17--The commission appointed by the governor to recom- mend to factory inspector Mclean, a woman to be appointed deputy factory inspector, met at the capitol to-day to organize and consider ap- plications. The members of the com- mission are Mrs Frank c. Porter of New Haven: Miss Anna l.. Ward of Waterbury and Mrs Eleanor L. McCann of Manchester There are one hundred or more applications for the position. The applicants deemed best fitted for the position will be ln- vited to appear before the commis- sion and from those will be selected the one for recommendation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
No Riob, to Sell PhiIippines,

New York. Sept. 1T. - Archbishop John Ireland was at the Murray Hill hotel hd gave to a Herald reporter his views concerning the sale of the Phil. ippire Islands. Contrary to the con. tention of many eminent Americans. the archbishop holds that the United States government, once having taken the responsibility of controlling, and protecting the islands, now has no right to dispose of them to any other government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
A s.resin.

Mir. Mason rubbed the edges of the umbrella with discriminating fingers while his wife listened to the saleswO- mans enumeration Of it's gOcd points.
 This is so. isn't it:- he asked. ~Oh. no" replieyl inc saleswoman re- proachfuIly. "It is S19-
 She seems to reZsTd the n cents as particularly invidiHuS. wonder wbyZ- whispered Mir Mason to his vife.
 Not at aILr said Mrs. Mason. with mild heat: netting 'invidi0us' abozt f. Onlv ver- naturally it touched the girl not to have yo1 perceive that you were sssaiaz a barsai1---YOuth's Con- panfoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
30 DROWNED, HOMES BURNED.

Tokio. Sept 17.-Thirty persons wered rowned and one hundred houses burned early to-day at the Kosakael mines. A fire started in the mines and while attempts were being made to save teh works the water reservoir was broken. flooding a portion of the village. Many of the victims were women and children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Poison Caused Dr.. shepsrd's Death.

New York, Sept. 17.--Considerable comment was caused in the fashiona. ble section of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. when it was announced that instead of having died of heart failure Dr. A. Warner Shepard had been killed by an overdose of morphine which he had taken to alleviate the racking pains of facial neuralgia. The aged physician, whose estate is valued at S3,O00.0 GOO, lived with his wife, to whom he had been married but four months. in a handsome residence at Shore road and Ninety-first street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
cautous

A fTeyea--OsI girl vas very i'll. and noticing the anxiety of her parent. she said Mamma. do yoa think I'm going todieg
 ~Nc. mT dezT.- replied the n0ther. We think To1 vf7l soo1 be better
 wen said the little o1e. ~T-d Ike to die and go to beave1 a a visit if I was sure I cozEd co1e back if I dsdn-t Ike ths pIzce--Chscag XA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
MONEY FOR MASONS.

Philadelphia. Sept 17.-Under the will of the late Thomas Patton, treasurer of the grand lodge of Ma sons of Pennsylvania, his entire es- tate. valued at between two and three millions of dollars. is devised to the grand lodge for the education of male orphans of master masons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
The Richest.

That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of no ble and happy human bengs; that man Is the richest who. having per fected the functions of his own life to the utmost. has also the widest help ful influence. both personal and by means of his possessions. over the lives af other.-John Ruskin-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
BOY FOUND DEAD.
Had Been Missing One Year-Revol-
 yer By His Side.

Lebanon, Sept. 17.-In his fath- CTS barn to-day was found the body of Thomas Blacker, sixteen years of age, who disappeared one year ago. It was believed that the boy had been drowned at the time of his disappear ance. Beside the body was a revolver and there was bullet hole in the head The lad is believed to have killed himself for fear he would not be welcome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17
Noshina.

A cOckney tourist who had invaded Ireland was trying his hand at chafing a native.
 Pat said be. what is the meaning of the word sn0thingT-
 Sure. I can't explain it. but yen find it in the place where your brains ought to be-y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-17

New Haven;; Miss Anna l.. Ward candidate for the position and her friends and they are numerous hope to see her get it Mrs Hurley has been bookkeeper at the Waterbury Manufacturing company for a number of years, and is conversant with fac- tory work She is fraternal woman also, being connected with several of the local organizations, and is also the State secretary of the Ladies' auxiliary of the A. O. IT. She is also a singer of considerable note, having been connected with the choir of the Sacred Heart church almost since it's formation She is well equipped for the duties of the position.