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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
WAS HEROIC WORK
Life Savers of Watch Hill Sui fered Much, But Brought
 People 10 Safely.

Westerly, R. l., Dec 16.-The sur .yivors of the wrecked tug Hercules and her tow of four barges are re- ported to-day to be ill greatly im- proved condition. Apprehension was felt over Mrs Everett Mattison or Providence, but to-day she was very much better, and it was said that un- less internal injuries develop she s would recover. The life savers or tue Omononchontaug and Watch Hill sta lions. whose combined efforts prevent ed a shocking loss of life, were III good spirits today after nlsnEs much needed rest.
 The biz combers beat down upon the hulks of the stranded barges all night and more wreckage was round strewn upon Pleasant View beach to- day. The barge Ella, which IS oam- aged but slightly moved considerably to the westward during the nignt' There is a possibility now that she may be saved if the weather IS Ia, yorable. The other boats are total loss. The tug Hercules is now out oi sight beneath the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Wants More Power.

San Francisco, Dec 16.-Discusslng tthe responsibilities of the interstate commerce commission and its aims for important legislation for the iu- ture. Commissioner Franklin h. Lane, who has been summoned to this city in consequence of the sefl- ous illness of his mother, in an ln- teryiew last night, declared that II was absolutely recessary for the ln- terstate commerce commission to pc given the power to suspend rates ana that efforts would be made to em' body this in the forthcoming re' port of the commission to congress The scheme that favor" said Eom' missioner Lane, lis on the order ol that proposed by the lumber men ol Washington and Oregon. This, II brief, is that the interstate commerce commission should have the power te suspend an increase in rates on the protest of shipper or a parry in terested until the increase can be ln yestigated."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
CLIPS HITCHC0CK'S WINGS.
Cortelyou Lieutenant Shorn of MucF
 Power In Postoffice.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Frank H Hitchcock, first assistant postmaster general. will not hereafter be permit ted to handle the enormous patronage of the postal service, which up to this time has been utilized to build up q great political machine for Secretary Cortelyou in the south. President Roosevelt has notified Postmaster Gen eral Meyer that all nominations com. ing from his department will be ac- cepted prima facie as having his un. qualified indorsement.
 Large patches of nominations of postmasters have reached the White House, all chosen by Mir. Hitchcock, without consultation with Mir Meyer, and the president has sent them to the senate. Until the disclosures which preceded his latest formal declination of a third term the president did not realize that all these nominations were for the sole purpose of aiding Cortel. you. He supposed they came along as a matter of routine and that in many instances Mir. Meyer knew of the SC lections made. It developed that Mir. Meyer was devoting his attention ex- clusively to other department affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
TO ATTACK MALARIA
Secretary Townsend Announces That The Stale Laboratory
 Is Now Ready.

Hartford, Dec. 16.-In the monthly bulletin of the state board of health Dr James H. Townsend, the secre- tary, that the; state labora- tory is now ready to undertake the diagnosis of malaria and that outfits may be obtained by physicians wish- ing to make use of them. It is thought that the work at the state laboratory will reap good results in the treatment of his disease. The new typhoid outfits are being used regu- larly and it is shown that the results are better by their use than by the use of the old style.
 Secretary Townsend calls attention to the fact that birth certificates should not contain the birthplace of both parents, instead of the national ity. An act passed by the last gener- al assembly makes this provision. The report shows that during the month of November there were 1,235 deaths in the state, a death rate larger than usual for November. It was 99 less than in October and 61 less than in November of last year, but Al more than the average for November dur ing the last five years.
 There were "A deaths through acci- dents and violence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
WATERRJRY CONN MONDAY, DECEMBER I6 1907
FLAGS ARE FLYING
In Answer to Inc Call of the Commander of the Spanish
 War Veterans. .

The call from the secretary of the association of veterans of the Spanish war to give the North Atlantic fleet send off on it's way to the Pacific by flying old glory, met with a cold re- sponse in Waterbury. Only outside of a few public and business buildings was the flag seen. Janitor Magraw of the court house building had his flag flying before half Waterbury was out of its bed. The flag flew from the city hall, all of the fire engine houses, the public as we'll as the par ochial schools, and from only two buildings on Bank street, Mullings & Sons, and the Jones, Morgan Co.
 Banks and business houses in gen. eral paid no attention to the call to fly old glory. Even the Waterbury club, the Odd Fellows building, the Y. M. c. A., which has the largest flag in the city, did not fly the colors to the breeze. The Elton had it fly ing, though. and likewise the recruit ing station in the Prichard building and the post office. AS a general thing the call of the secretary of the survivors of the Spanish war was not regarded in Waterbury. People seemed to be more concerned about the condition of the sidewalks and the streets than about giving the fleet a good send off on it long trip around Cape Horn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16

Leaving there on Feb. ,, the really dangerous part of the journey will be- gin. For nearly 400 miles the ships must steer through crooked straits without chance of harbor or of anchor age. It is necessary to start at mid night so as to reach the most danger ous part of the trip by daylight. All that day and that night will be Occu- pied in getting into the Pacific, when there will be comparative safety.
 From Punta Arenas to CallaO the run is 2,666 miles. Callao will be reached on Feb. IS for a stay of ten days to coal ship and grant shore leaves.
 Lima, the capital of Peru. is less than ten miles away, and it is proba- ble that official receptions similar te those in Rio will be given. The same watch over the men ashore will have to be kept.
 Then comes a reach of about 3,050 miles to Magdalena bay. arriving there on March II for a months target prac- tice.. .>..
 The day of departure broke fai. and cool, with an eight mile breeze blowing from south of west. Not q cloud flecked the sky.
 As the Mayfower swung around the water battery of Fortress Mon roe into Hampton Roads the saluting guns of the army post were the first to signal the arrival of the presi- dent and his party. The white naval yacht kept silently on her way. ac- cepting the salute as her due and as requiring no outward form of recog- milton.
 1 It was not until the Mayfiower had nearly reached the Old Point pier that the president had his first view of the splendid fleet. On either side of veritable marine boulevard inc ships were disposed in two long lines, the fiagsnips Connecticut and Minnesota standing respectively al the head of the shore and outbound columns.
 Each ship was gaily dressed from ! jack staff to flag post with long lines of signal bunting.
 The Connecticut. flying the flag oI Rear Admiral Evans, was the first tC speak to the president. The other ships took up the firing and Tn les: than two minutes time S36 gun! had boomed. The smoke as of bat tie for a time enveloped the fleet.
 Again without formal recognition of the honors bestowed, the Mayiiow CT entered the warship lane, and pro ceeding slowly to point about mid way of the assembled fleet, let s; her anchors.
 No sooner had she done so thaI the torpedo launch of the Connect cut with Admiral Evans and his staf on board, was darting swiftly to he side.
 The officers. in special full dres uniform. repaired on board the yach to pay their respects to the president He received them on the quarter deck and the exchange of greeting was more hearty than formal.
 The fleet began to move away iron the anchorage at 10:05. It passet in review before the president, whI was standing on the bridge of tn MayfioweT, at 11:15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
STRUCK BY TROLLEY.
Man Was Instantly Killed At Cheshire
 This Afternoon.

Cheshire, Dec 16.-William H. Doo- little. a we'll known man here, was struck and instantly killed this after noon by a trolley car about one miie above Scott's. Mir Doolittle was dflV- ing in a sleigh and was just about to cross the tracks, when his team was struck. The crossing is at a curve and is considered very dangerous place. The victim was breathing when nicked LID, but he died few minutes later. The car was in charge or Con ductor Ferguson and Motorman Cong don. Neither of the men was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
CITY NEWS.

1NatlVe celery TOT Christmas, large punches 1212c,, Duesler Bros market
 Buy your presents at Benson's con- plsory sale. Handsome parlor and sit ting room rockers $149 worth $3.25.
 Matthew, the three weeks old son of MT and Mrs Matthew OMeara of 156 East Farms street, died to-day. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with interment in Calvary cemetery.
 Aldermen Elton and Malone who were appointed tc investigate to see whether $5,000 should be appropri- ated for the Bronson library in order to continue the libraries in the pub lie schools visited the various schools of the city to-day.
 Resolved, that the American fleet should go to the Pacific" is the cues tion to be debated at the Forum club this evening. James J. Brennan and William c. Keenan will take the af- firmative and William J. Sullivan and Finton s. Tehan the negative. All members are requested 10 at tend.
 The funeral of Mrs Katherine Gill mOre, who died Saturday, was held this morning from her late home on Baldwin street with mass of requiem at St Francis Xavier church by Fla ther Curtin and interment in St JO- seph's cemetery. The bearers were James Shea, Edward Shea, Peter Me Ginn, Thomas Dillon, John Dillon and Owen Cavanaugh.
 Superintendent of Police Beach in- formed all his patrolmen to-day that they should take special care to see that the ordinance in relation to clean sidewalks should be enforced The men were also instructed to bring in all boys who wcIe caught throwing snowballs. Yesterday there was con- siderable snowballing on the side streets of the city and the police are determined to stop repitition of the same.
 The gateman at the Naugatuch railroad crossing on Bank street isn't taking any chances with people in teams who appear to be in hurry to get by Saturday he brought one of the gates down upon light wagon of the Waterbury Clock company and although the gate was damaged more than the wagon, yet it showed that the man in charge is bound tC keep them gates down when hs knows it is positively dangerous tC have them open.
 The majority representation of the school board held a conference in the City hall yesterday afternoon end talked over different matters, includ- ing the office of truant officer, school inspector and other things. While nothing was actually agreed to, vel it would seem from what has been learned from the session that some changes will be made. This. Ii iS understood, was expected from the beginning. Some favor leaving things as they are, but this Drop0si tion is stoutly combatted by others.
 The resignation of William r. Daly hoseman at the North Willow street engine house. went into effect last evening. Daily staid of duty fol ten days without leave. and although he said he was sick. he was brought before the board of safety. Before his case was decided he sent in his resig' nation. to take effect the fifteenth Oi this month. Daily. it is thought. wil go to work on the trolley ears. where almost all the firemen that resign SC cure positions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Work of Incendiaries.

West Union, Ohio, Dec. 16.-An unsuccessful attempt was made last night by unknown persons to burn the tobacco warehouse of Scott Spears an independent buyer. The fire was discovered about midnight in a shed attached to the warehouse. It was only by the prompt and efficient response of the neighbors that the warehouse was saved. Last night Spears and his brother, Charles Spears each received through the mail warn ings from a society of growers in Jefferson township to desist from buying and receiving tobaco in Ad- ans county. There is no clue to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Three Cent Fare Victory Assured.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 16.-Passengers riding for cents apiece on all the street railway lines of this city is the sight next month is likely to offer. After fighting for many years. the Cleveland Electric Railway company and Mayor Tom L. Johnson are about ready to come to terms by which holding company that agrees to give three cent fares and universal trans. fers all over the city will take over the lines of the Cleveland Electric and the two companies now operating for 3 cents. Mayor Johnson said that the settlement was practically agreed upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Roeksfeller Rstrenchina7

Cleveland. Der. 16.-JOhn D- ROeke- felIeT. richest man in the world as be is. keeps his ere open for weak spots in the management of Forest HiIl. his Cleveland estate Times are hard money is scarce and pin us0ney looks gpoi- even to q Millionaire So John D. has ordered that one Of his four zuanr7ohf1es here be sold st zuct5Qu-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
rbs,tsrs Closed. Saloons All Open.

New York. Dec. 16-Closed theaters and open saloons were the distinguish ing features of the second of the Bing- ham variety of blue Sundays in this city. There were several arrests, chief ly in Harlem. where there was a dis position on the part of slot machine and moving picture proprietors to defy Bingham and the Sunday closing laws. No disposition was manifested by the managers of the large theaters, how ever. to violate the law or to defy the police b. -.---
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
ANOTHER ONE
Seventy-Five Miners are En. t0mbed In a Mine Near
 Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec 16.-Sev- enty-five men are entombed in a mine at Yolande, seventy-five miles below here. An explosion took place at 1O:20 this morning and it is be- lieved that all the entombed men will perish before aid can reach them. Eight men crawled out of the mine,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
neafh of A Paccr.

Lebanon. N. H.. Dec 16.-The pac- Ing gelding Angus Pointer (2:O14 }, owned by Senator George E. Whit hey, died here to-day. The horse |xas sent to a recent sale in New Eork by Senator Whitney and was bid in again by him for sS.oOO. Q |was then brought here and placed | n charge of Trainer E. A. Sunder- land. Angus Pointer was sired by Sidney Pointer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Schooner Wrecked.

Stamford, Dec 16.-A two masted schooner, coal laden, has been total- ly wrecked at Collender Point. II i3 evident that the crew came ashore. but as the point is deserted at this time of the year no one saw them. A portion of the name board has the name Parker" Evidently the craft went ashore during the storm Of Sat urday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Big Fire at Troy.

Troy, N. Y, Dec. 16.-Shortly af- ter 3 o'clock this morning fire broke but in the four story structure known as the Harmony Knitting mill locat- led on Hudson street, on the bank of the Champlain canal, at Waterford. The building was part brick and part wood. The mill was destroyed. The boss will be in the neighborhood of |s15O,OOO and is partly covered by Insurance. No cause for the fire is known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
T;IIman Passes Compliment.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Senator fTillman in a speech in the senate to- Siay said he believed that President Roosevelt was a patriot and that while he had been guilty Of many in- |iiscretions and had said many things which in cooler moments he would
 have been willing to take out of print, he did not believe the presi- Elent felt any satisfaction whatever in having been instrumental in the
 present financial paralysis, as had been charged against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Heavy Sentences For Douma Members

St. Petersburg. Dec 16.-The trial of fifty Social Democrats, of whom thir- ty-seven were members of the second douma. charged with high treason, was concluded. Eleven were sentenced to five and fifteen to four years at penal servitude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Negro Was Lynched.

McHenry. Miss. Dec. 16.-News reached here to-day of the lynching last night of Patrick Husband, alias Pat Jones. a negro. about eight miles east of here. Husband was charged with assaulting two daughters of Bal ton Rouse. a we'll known planter. About 100 armed men caught the ne- gro and shot him to death. Husband was convicted two years ago at Perk- inston. Miss, for assaulting a white girl and served a term for this off, fense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
TipueF~ GO Rack.

New Haven. Dec 16.-The timers, |rho have been on a strike fO- the last eleven weeks, went back to
 |Fork to-day Their demands for a |ninimum wage scale of s3.5O a day
 |n place of 8 was refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
Parker SerinusIT m.

wfusted. Dec 1s-s-Hsnry Gsy ,a well known banker in this ci1-. and one of the best known f1zacisI ze1 in this part of the country. is seTf- ously ill at his home and is sE sr@ peeIed to live
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Snow in krfh. fair in south portion tonight &esdzy fair. light south to southwest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-16

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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1907-02-28

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fen eeraten iinb, gu itiiben unb mDss
li9t boh5ubalten i'm Snterefe Der
Raffeeplanaerfaite, Die ben mabgeben,
ben politi1hen @influB in fib perei.
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our9 bic 4ammern senebmigten unb
inapi19en bur9 ben reuen prdiiben,
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ibre 3pede erforberli9en Rapitalien
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Evening journal., 1907-12-23
WILLIAM FRAZER DEAD
Son Perhaps Fatally Injured While on
His Way to Sec Father Before
Death.

ELKToN, Nd. Dec. william
Frazer, a prosperous former OF the
Fourth district. is dead az his home,
near Iron Hin, OF paralysis He was
about so years Of age and is survived
by a widow and six children-Ernest
Frazer, Of Newark. Del: Mrs. Louisa
Pierson, Of StriclSersvile. Pa: Herbert
Frazer, Of near Newark. Del. Miss
Emma Frazer and Miss Fannie Frazer.
at home, and George Frazer. OF ncnr
Appleton-George Frazer Is in a very
serious condition, and may die from
injuries received on Friday night
Word was sent him that his father
was dying, and he started for his par
ent's home on horseback After rid-
ing some distance the horse shied and
threw him to the ground with great
force, injuring his back very seriously.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
SWINDLER GETS $1,000
Forged Endorsement Of Congressman
jackson Then Had Check cashed.

SALISBURY. Nd. Dec. 2s-Tho First
National Bank officials have Learned
that they have been swlndled out Of
$500 by stranger. The man ap-
pcared at the bank with a check OF
the Citizens National Bank. Of POGO
moke City. Nd. for $1,000 purportlng
to be signed by Elijah j. Schoolheld
president of the PocomolSe City Bank.
and drawn to the order OF Albert F.
Foster.
The check was rreserici to the Sails
bury bank and the stranger was aslgcd
TO furnish Identification lie informed
the cashier that Congressman William
II. jackson knew him ana that he
would vouch for him. Being assured
that would be satisfactory. he went out
and IN a short time returned with Mr..
JaclSson's signature indcrscd on the
check upon which he received $500 in
cash. He left a deposit OF $500.
on Saturday the Pocomolle City bank
received the check. with other bank ox-
change checks. and Mr.. schoolheld
Immediately saw that his name had
been forged and notified the Salisbury
bank tc that effect. Congressman
Jackson was shown tho check with his
name on it and he has branded IL a
forgery.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Handbook on ReaIamnllon.

A new booklet entitled Handbook on
Reclamation Act" has just boen ia-
sued by the Union Pacific Railroad
The book gives questions and answers
on the subject, prepared for convent
ence of those who seek information
concerning the Act and its operations
The questions, seventy four in an, re-
fer TO everv possible feature Of obtain
ing a homestead. The booklet is wei
worth having and may he obtained FIRE
on application 20 r. Tenbroeck. Gen
eral Eastern Agent. 2S7 Broadway
New York.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

Consul George II. slSidmore. OF Naga-
sald, reports that a trial consignment Of
volcanic ash, for use In cement and con-
crete work. has been sent from Afoii
Japan, to San Francisco to ascertain the
prospect Of a market for the article In the
United States.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

A thermometer can be bought for
quarter, but there is one used at the
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore
known as Professor RowIands thermome-
ter which is valued at $4,000 The gradu-
ations on the glass are so fine that It re-
quires a microscope to read them.