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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Mrs Imri Spencer Honored By Wo.
 mems Missionary Society.

The Womens Foreign Missionary society met in the parlors of the First Methodist church yesterday af- ternoon to do honor to Mrs Imri Spencer who has been president of the organization for the past twenty five years and to elect officers. Mrs Spencer was once more elected to the presidency. The silver anniversary was opened by Rev F. D. Walter with few remarks after which solo was rendered by Mrs Walters. Then the Rainbow circle composed of seven girls and the Morning Stars cfrcled round the president and as they re- cited little poems in keeping with the occasion threw flowers into the lap of the president, given by mem- bers of the society. After refresh nents were served the election of officers was held and resulted as fol- lows: "> President-Mrs Imri Spencer. First vice-president-Mrs A. I. | Goodrich. .. Second vice-president-Mrs John Wright ... Recording secretary-Martha Be- wen. Corresponding secretary-Jennie Summers. E' s'
 Treasurer-Flora A. Bronson.
 Board of managers Mrs. A. F. Abbott, Mrs L. P. Mitchell, Mrs c. R. Lathrop. @
 Cake table supply committee-Mrs Wallace Scofield, Mrs Joseph N. Levin. @yl-
 Little light bearers (to send out in- vitations to, the annual reception in June and collect dues)-Mrs William Costello, Mrs Harry Bailey, Mrs Bur- ron Young.
 IrIn charge of June reception-Mrs John Wright.
 Supervisor of children's wark- Rosalie White.
 | Committees to furnish and serve refreshments the first Wednesday in each month as follows: Oct-Mrs Charles Seymour, Mrs Stephen Bow en, Mrs Kelley. Nov-Mrs John A. Coe, Jr, Mrs Frank White, Mrs Spen- cer. Dec-Mrs Charles Chapman. Mrs Mrs Fred Gilmor. Jan-Mrs Will liam Costello, Mrs Burton Young, Mrs Harry Bailey. Feb--Mrs Arthur Williams, Mrs John Wright, Mrs Douglas Stewart. March-Mrs Ben- 1jamin Coe, Mrs A. F. Taylor. April Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Tate, Mrs Good rich. May-Mrs Little, Mrs Royce, Mrs Cleveland.
 Program of thimble teas-Jennie May Summers.
 Miss Flora Bronson, treasurer sta- ted that s256 had been sent to the conference while Miss Jennie May Summers reported that forty four letters had been received during the past year from missionaries and scholarship girls. During the after noon Miss Kate Greenwood of Born lee, England, who has spent several years in England, gave an impersona- tion of bible woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
WASHINGTON PRESENTED"
Virginia Editor Says Father of His
 Country Was a Tax Dodger.

Country Was>a Tax Dodser.
 Washington, Oct. 3.-Documentary evidence has just been discovered in Fairfax county, Va.,, to prove that George Washington was once "pre- sented' by the grand jury of that coun- ty for not entering certain property for taxation. The presentment was made at the May term of the Fairfax county court in 1760. AS the offense charged involved swearing to a false list of taxable property, believers in the hatchet and cherry tree tradition may console themselves with" the fact that there is no record that George Washington was ever convicted under this presentment. .. The discovery of this record was made by Captain S. R. Donahoe, edi- tor of the Fairfax Herald, the weekly paper of Fairfax Court House, while seeking data for history of the coun- ty, which he is engaged in writing. Captain Donahoe had occasion to make rigid examination of the ancient rec ords of the county court, and there in the musty depths of pages yellow with age he unearthed day or two ago, to his great surprise, evidence that in 1760 criminal proceedings were insti- tuted against George Washington for not entering his property for taxation agreeably to law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
SCORES ROOSEVELT CRITICS.
Senator Foraker Denounees Pessimism
 Con,ina From Them.

Senator Foraker Denounees Pessinnisn,
 Coming From Them.
 Cincinnati, Oct. 3.-Denunciation of the pessimism which "emanates from critics of the efforts of the president to enforce the laws of the country and bring offenders to justice" concluded the address of United States Senator Foraker before the grain dealers na- tional convention. Senator Foraker first reviewed legislation on transpor- tation and rates and said he had 'an abiding faith that the waves of hys- teria in which we have been engulfed are subsiding."
 'T am optimistic enough he said, "to believe that turn of the tide will come before we reach the stages of panic and disaster, but it must come soon or be too late to avert conse- uuences of the most harmful charac- ter. Only the business men of the country can turn this tide, and they can turn 1t only by showing confidence in each other and in our future. In that behalf it behooves them to dis countenance and frown upon all kinds of pessimism, especially that which emanates from critics of the efforts of the president to enforce the laws of the country and bring offenders to jus fire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
MATCH IN BENZINE
Caused Fire at Holmes. Booth
 and Haydens Yesterday.


 Yesterday afternoon somebody dropped lighted match into a tub of benzine in the dip room at Holmes, Booth & Haydens, which resulted in an explosion. followed by fire that threatened to do considerable dam age. The company's fire department and the city's force of fire fighters were on hand promptly and the blaze was extinguished before it did much harm. The tub 1vas not filled with benzine, else the exr losion would have been greater and me fire of such character that the building would have been burned and many would have lost their lives. Nobody knows who threw the match into the tub and perhaps it is just as well that this is so, for there can be no doubt that it was purely an accident and besides it is safe to predict that whoever he is he will not be likely to offend in that way again, for he must have got quite scare. Russell Quinn, the time keeper in the department did much towards keeping the fire in check until help arrived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
urv.iI Table. to Presidsn. Grant.

Cincinnati. O.. Oct. 3.-In the pres ence of a distinguished gathering that included many old army associates a memorial tablet at the birthplace of President U. s. Grant at Point Pleas ant. in Cleremont county. was unvel- ed. It was the first of three day eele- bration of the centennial and home coming week of Cleremont county, and thousands of native sons joined in pay ing honor to the country's most Illus trious warrior son A bronze cannon and memorial tablet had been placed on what is believed to be the exact spot where was located the house in which Ulysses Simpson Grant was born. and about this were gathered Governor Andrew L. Harris. Lieuten- snt General Henry c. Corbln. U. S A., retired. Brigadser General Fred ID. Grant. a delegation of the Ohio com msndery of the Loyal Legion and rela- tfves and other guests-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
BOARD OF HEALTH
Cheese Makers May Be Made 10
 - Take Out Licenses.

The board of health is thinking or compelling the owners of cheese iac- tories and slaughter houses to take out licenses. Upon the -ecommenda- ton of Milk and Food Inspector Dr P. T. Keeley,, the members or tue board discussed it at some length at tleir meeting yesterday afternoon. By the way, lest it be forgotten, Daniel E. Fitzpatrick was aosehI. While the members were discussing cheese factories and slaughter houses, it was learned that City Attorney John P. Kellogg had already been ask. ed to draw up an ordinance tha1 would cover this matter. Ill all proD- ability the ordinance will be ready TOT the next meeting. The licenses VIII perhaps cost a dollar, but they will give the inspector a better chance to keen tabs" on the owners Of cneese factories and slaughter houses.
 .. The food inspector reported tnal during the month he has inspecteu three slaughter houses, those of L. Block in, Greystone, V. Bohl on the Watertown road and Michael VII finger in Watertown, which were found. to be in a sanitary condition. Twenty-nine meat markets were looK- ed over, while the inspector also visited three bake shops. fDr keeley also informed the board that he mas been watching the stock of frult dealers, having condemned several lots of bananas and melons.
 During the past month, according to the report of Health Officer Dr T. J. Kilmartin, there were only two deaths from tuberculosis, which IS one less than for September, 1906. Still the "white plague" continues to reap it's harvest. Last month there was only one case of scarlet fever against two for the same month a year ago; nine cases of diphtheria for last month, which was two more than for September, 1906. The cases of typhoid fever were seven, equal to that of September, 1906. The re- ports of the sanitary inspector health officer and the food inspector were read and accepted. The monthly pay rolls were also approved. ' '.-e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
r BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The St Thomas Cadets will meet this evening for practice.
 The Rosebud football team will play an eleven in Bristol on Sunday, October IS.
 The fair of the Brooklyn Attn letic club continues to draw a pig crowd. Those who attend one night are eager to go the next, as there IS plenty of amusement for three or four hours
 The rally of the democrats in front of the Duggan school on Fri day evening promises to be hum mer.
 Last evening there were wads or Thoms money in Brooklyn, but scarcely bet was made. One of the wagers that some of the enthusiasts in this section were willing to make was on the first ward aldermanic candidates. Fifteen to twenty-five was offered that the democrats would get two representatives in this ward.
 The Zigmand family of North Leonard street are moving to the new Jamelli block on Bank street. It is said that George Zigmand. who con- ducts the cafe at the corner 0: Bank and North Leonard streets, has been ordered to vacate the Murphy block. A meat market will in all probability be started there instead. Where Zigmand will locate should he move is a question. He may make, m at- tempt to have his license transferred to the Jamelli block, but th-s not likely since such a protest has been made against William Mccarthy opening a saloon. It looks as though Mccarthy had abandoned the idea ol having his license transferred to this store as the store is now for rent It was only last week that Mccarthy was granted permission by the coun ty commissioners to open cafe there. but Attorney James NJ. Lynch representing the remonstrants, tool an appeal.
 -The Brooklyn and Town Plo Improvement committee will mee to-morrow evening. Although poll tics will not be discussed in forma way. the members are likely to mak' a few comments on the political situ ation fin an informal manner. In letter of John Henderson in las
 nights papers shows where h
 stands. Although the members O the society are, with a few exeep
 tions, out for Thoms. they perhap
 viH not endorse him as an organizs
 tion. The utteranoe of Mir Tender
 son on the aldermanic question vii help those considerably who hay
 been fighting Alderman Walker. I is said that the chairman of tn Brooklyn and Town Plot Improve ueut committee . is not only ou against Alderman Walker. but also strongly opposed to John I
 seveIl. candidate for the ma-oraltl
 Nr Henderson, although a ifelon republican, seems to think well ( Mayor Thoms and his administrs ltiou. consequently it is not sJrans
 that he and a number of his republ lean friends should vote the uemt
 cratic ticket on Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
WOMAN HACKED IN TWAIN.
Mrs. Darsatz's Torso ls Found Hang.
 ina In Barn-son Hurt Fatally

HF8s bhT9ak&o "
 ina In Barn-son Hurt Fatally,
 Albany, N. T., Oct. 3.-Hacked oil at the waist, half the body of Mrs. Kath- crime Dargatz, wife of John A. K. Dar- gatz, a prosperous farmer fin Loudon- vile, a few miles from here, was found swinging by a rope from a rafter m the Dargatz barn. The head and shoulders were battered terribly, and the legs, found on the ground, were mutilated by the same instrument ap- parently with which the body was severed. In a corner of the barn. un- der a bundle of straw. the woman's adopted son. nine years old, was found with his head crushed. The police thought a statement might be obtaiffed from him, but be died without regain ing consciousness.
 . Dargatz. the husband. was arrested. and search is being made for Jacob BeSche, farm hand. who disappeared from the Dargatz place yesterday and who Is wanted as a possible witness Dargatz insisted stoutly be knew noth- ing about the double tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
FROM OUR THIRD FLOOR.

Carpets. Rugs. LinOleums and Oil ! Cloths. Complete Assortment at Special Prices. Pure wool ingrain carpets, good
 patterns and colOrings. regu-
 lar price 75c yard. special 59c yard 15 patterns good quality of
 Brussels carpets. suitable for
 rooms or halls. regular price
 S9c yard, special ...... 75c ward Heavy weight wool ingrain car
 pets. large variety of patterns.
 value Csc yard, speical 49c yard Best quality Brussels carpets.
 every one a new pattern,
 worth SIPS yard, special S1.l0 yd Wilton Velvet carpets, patterns
 suitable for paTloT or library
 worth s1.35 yard. special S1.O9 yd Heavy weight. close woven rag
 carpets. worth soc yard.
 special ......-....-... 33c yard Brussels stair carpets. all eoI0rs
 ..--.... ..---..--.---. 33c yd Wilton Velvet Rugs. sine sxl2
 feet. no seams Oriental and
 floral designs, worth S27.50.
 special .-.-..-- S2245 Brussels Rugs. size sx12 feet.
 designs suitable for dining or
 living rooms, special ..-- S1l.45 Inlaid linoleums. eolors through
 to the back. value S1-zs.
 special ..-.---.-- 98c yard Extra weight cork linoleums.
 large variety of patterns 4ec yard We'll seasoned floor oil cloth.
 patterns suitable for kitchens
 Bath rooms or halls ...-.. 25c yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
Yal. Min. Eir., FeetbaII esr..

New Haven. Conn, Oct. 3.-In the first game of the football season here Yale defeated Wesleyan. 9 to Q. Both elevens played raggedly. but only once during the game was the Yale goal in daur1r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03

Take something now and then to help the stomach Kodal will do this. It Is a combination of natural digest ants and vegetable acids and contains the sane juices found in a healthy stonzch- It Is pleasant to take
 afEssts what you eat Sold by Back fnEhzm Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
s..k.s.I,.-, oe Fer psesr.seo.

Cleveland. O., Oct s.-John D. ROck- efeuer left Cleveland for his winter home in the Poc4nfico hIls. He was accompanied by Mrs Rockefeller and ofher members of his family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
BRILLIANT CUT GLASS.

Spoon Trays, American cut
 glass, brilliantly finished,
 regular $50, Friday ........ $1 Bon Bon Dishes, handled, Ameri-
 can cut glass, deep cutting,
 regular S1.25, Friday ........ $1 Salt and Pepper Shakers, Sterl-
 ing silver top, regular S5c,
 Friday .'....'.. E0c Tankard Jugs, American cut
 glass and highly polished,
 regular $6, Friday ........ S4.50 Salad Bowl, American cut glass
 and deep cutting. regular $3,
 Friday ..... ........... $2.95
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
GAS AND OIL READING LAMPS.

| Gas Portable Lamp, complete
 with genuine Welsbach burn
 CT, tubing and green dome
 shade, regular S2.25, Friday S1.50 pil Reading Lamp, nickel plat
 ed, with green shades, regular
 S2, Friday ............ 1.50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
SENSATIONAL BARGAINS IN OUR
 BUSY BASEMENT.
CHINA AND CUT GLASS.

CHINA AND CUT GLASS. Dinner Sets, 100 pieces, decorat- ed Carlsbad China, regular
 s17.50, Friday ......... $l2.5O Cake Plates, Cracker Jars and
 Salad Bowls, decorated Aus
 trian China, regular Sl.25,
 $50 and $1.75, Friday ...... $l tTea Set, 56 pieces, decorated
 German Carlsbad China, regu-
 lar $5.95, Friday ....... $3.95 Salt and Pepper Shaker, China,
 assorted shapes, regular loc'
 Friday '''''' -. oC tTea Cups and Saucers, fine thin
 China. plain white, regular
 15c, Friday .....'... JUG Bread and Butter Plates, fine
 thin decorated, q Austrian
 China, regular 15c, Friday ... l0c Tea Plates, decorated Carlsbad
 China, regular 15c, Friday lOc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
Ie. For,. In MiddIetswn, N. N.

MIddletOwn. Y. Y- Oct 3.-A beavs frost throughout this section caused considerable damage to vegetation Ice formed fn some places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
An Increase fn business

An InCTeAse In Du8Lne&8 means . greater income for rou. serure the basiness by advertising. Trz tbs Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-03
HOUsEFURNIsHING GOODS,

Oil Heaters, the smokeless and
 odorless kind, holds quarts
 oil, regular $4.5O. Friday .. S3.98 Mash Boilers. No s. heavy copper bottom, regular s2.25,
 Friday ................ Sl.75 FCorn Broom. good quality. reg
 ular soc, Friday ......... 25c Lenox Soap ............ z for 25c
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

when there Is a severely cold spell
Ike the one just past, the disagreement
. thermometers Is puzzling To those
600 arr not familiar with their yaga-
les. Most of the CO nmon mercury
thermometers Ia use are q cheap, un.
{ sicd kin0 aLd l'kly ~ be- from one TO
d 4, zen degrees wrong a. their best
Another lhi Z, mercury begins TO con.
ge i a. from - To- - degrees belos
zero 80 that when IL l. colder than -
bslow 70 a mercury thermometer l.
wholly unreliable even tholgh the
mercury may not ireczs hard enough
~ burst the bulb. a spirit ihermOm'
e.c. Is accurate a. far as freezing Is
cDbcorned, down 10 about 20 below zero
Shich Il enough In this latitude but
most Of the spirit Thermometers In
common use are inaccurate aud I'M
trlsiEor,hy. The only way to be sure
10 regard To temperature Il to procure
a high grade spirit thermometer which
has been tested aud compared with the
Official standard Thermometers used
b the government weather bureau.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
Castro sun un.,er n, carrrn..

IA GuAYRA. Venezuela. Jan %
Further clashes between the minister
~ war. General Aranco and Com
mandant lluza. distant relative of
President Castro who ns commanding
officer Of the Trinidad barracks nl
Caacns refused a. permit The miuis
ter u war a. substitute 80 N Blras
soldiers In the barracks with mcl Of
his own choosing ARE improbable a.
President Castro u considerably better
and has personally instructed the min
lstcr 81 war 10 exercise his authority
tactfully.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

the bureau chiefs In the employ OF the
commission now at work on the 18th
mus.
Mr.. Shonts resigned 10 take charge OF
the BelmOntRyan traction interests IN
New York city.
Mr.. Shonts' resignation ms president
Of the Panama Railroad company will
be submitted 10 the directors OF that
company at the annual meeting. which
Is TO take place in New York In April.
A Kansas City dispatch says that 4
T.. Shonts In the course OF an interview
said regarding his resignation: II have
done exactly what said ! should do
organize the lsthmlan canal commits
sion. There was no frlctlon-not a bit
Of friction"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

The editor OF the Jewell KAN Re.
publican says: We would like to see
one Kansas county settled entirely by
mail order people, and see what would
happen. The stores would stand II as
long as they could and then move
iway. Banks would close their doors.
rhe newspapers would quit. The ho-
tells would 20 out Of business" Etc
Well. let US consider. Mail order peo'
pie don't act as though they had much
sense, but they would never live In a
county like that They are the very
ones who expect the most at home. The
editor ends the item with the sentence:
"Who would boy farm so located
that he couldn't drive 10 some sort OF
q town. A sane man wouldn't take
such land at bali price. BE a friend
to your home town aud IL will be a
irlend TO you"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
rr.a.ur, Teller. Asked 90 Resign.

NEW YORK. Jan. - Samuel u,
Terry. paying teller at the United
States subtrcasury. aud Edgar +. Lee,
the assistant paying teller. have hand.
ID their designations 90 Assistant
Treasurer Hamilton Fish. The reslg-
nations were given NJ the request Of
Mr. Fish. and they were az once ac.
ccpicd Mr. Fish declined 20 make
public the reason for his action In the
case beyond saying that both Terry
and Lee had been guilty Of IRREGULAR.
ties. lie said that the nocouuts 81
both men were absolutely correct lie
snve Terry aud lee the choice u hand.
ng In their designations 40 once or
having charges preferred against them
10 the secretary OF the treasury. They
chose the former alternative
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
sho, VII. and I1IIIea IIIm..If

HOBOKEN. y. J.. Jan. -. Mrs.
Mary Barbazlan. aged sixteen. was
found probably fatally wounded In her
mothers home here beside the llfcles-
body 6f her husband. Peter Barhaziau
Mrs. Barhazlan and her mother De.
clarei that Barbazlan shot his wife
and then killed himself. but the coro.
ncr said that some Of the phases N the
ease were 80 mysterious that hc In.
tended 10 lnvestig-tc H. According "a
Mrs. Barhdzinn's mother. the younger
woman had left her husband aud gone
10 live with her mother.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

NEW YORK. Jan. - In accord
ance with an agreement made will
the Pennsylvania railroad and tile Del
aware and Rarltan canal company The
water Of lake Carnegie ri Princeton
will be drawn down sufficiently 20 en-
able the canal company 20 make ncccs
sary repairs The sluice gates viii H.
opened tomorrow The lake viii b.
refloodcd on Saturday. Feb. 10
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

One hundred and ten million pounds
Of cheese were made In Wisconsin last
year, almost twice as much as was pro
duced five years ago, according to the
University OF Wisconsin bulletin just
prepared by Prof II. l.. Russell OF the
Wisconsin college OF agriculture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
c.ia.., Mrr,hrr In Year.

HooSICK FALLS. y. v. Jan. -. t.
Tho weather IL the coolest 10 recent
years. The mercury stayed below zero
all day. At an early bour the Their
momctcr registered - degrees below.
The exposed districts covered by rural
carriers showed temperature n ~ 20
10 degrees. lee harvcstcrs are now
confident that n full crop viii b. har.
wasfaI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
STEVENS TO HEAD CANAL WORK.
Ex-Chnirman shonts Denies That
There Was Any Fiction.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.--Announcc.
ment was made ut the war department
that the offices of chairman and chief
engineer of the isthmlan canal commits.
sion would be combined and That Mr..
Stevens. the present chief engineer,
would be given the appointment, the
understanding being that he will main
tain residence on the lsthmus.
Secretary Taft announced his pur-
pose of filling the four vacancies ex-
listing on the lsthmlan canal commits
sion by the appointment OF some OF
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25
THE EVENING BANNER
subscr,ption Rates.
FRANK Z. HOWE. Editor and Publisher

Prof Burbank who has succeeded In
growing blue roses, spineless cactus,
seedless apples and various other
freaks OF plant life, says he can't OBJ.
tain one seed Of horseradish and he
offers $1,000 for an ounce of seed OF the
horseradisb.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-01-25

oLEAN. y. v. Jan. - -Dr. HIb
bard has given out the following bal
lctini Contrasting Governor Higgins
condition with twenty.four hours ago.
there has been n slight hut noticeable
improvement The heart action. pulse
aud respiration are better. lie has
taken more nouri.hmcnt during the
last twenty.four boyrs than during any
previous forty eight hours Of his 10
ness"