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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
HOUSE FLY CAUSE OF DEATHS
Big Mortality In New York Traced to
 Insects by Merchants.

BI9 Mortallty In NOW York Traced 70
 Insects by Merchants.
 New York Dec. 1S.-''The pollution of New York harbor as menace to health by the dissemination of intesti- nal diseases through the agency of the common house fy," is the title of a report sent to Governor Hughes by the Merchants association as a result of it's investigation of conditions along the water front. With it was sent d letter asking the governor to enforce the health laws.
 The report shows that the association set fly traps under the city piers and employed inspectors to watch them and make a thorough examination of places where sewer outlets are above low water mark.
 Examinations made at the beginning of the fly season showed that many of the insects carried only a few bac- teria. This was when the death rate was low, but when it increased so did the number of animal and vegetable parasites until in some cases fndiyid- ual flies carried as high as 100, ,000 bac- teria on their legs and in their mouths. There are twelve generations of the common fly in one summer, it is said, and each female lays about 900 eggs.
 A map, also sent to the governor, shows that the death rate from typhoid fever and other intestinal diseases is far greater along the water front than in the center of the city, and it corre- spends with the prevalence of flies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
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 Death Excited Suspicion.

New York, Dec. 1S.-AlbertN H. Wiggins, president of the Jewellers National bank of North Attleboro, Mass, said to-day:
 "The sudden death of Cashier F. E. Sergeant naturally excited sus- picion and caused the directors to make an immediate investigation of the condition of the Jewellers Ma tional bank of North Attleboro, Mass. In this examination they were as- sisted by National Bank Examiner Currier of Boston. The investigation shows that MT Sergeant has exceed ed his authority and that, without the knowledge of the directors he has made loans to local concerns in which he was individually interested. The board of directors, pending com- pletion of the examination, decided that it was best for the bank to re- main closed"
 Mir Wiggin lives in New York and he said to-day that the conduct of the affairs of the Jewellers National bank has been largely left with the local board of directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
SCHOONER RUN DOWN
Vessel Was Sunk Near ViDyard HaVen-CreW Bad a
 Narrow Escape.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Dec 1S.- The tern schooner Jesse Barlow of Mystic, Conn, was run down and sunk in Pollock Rip slue by the tug Lehigh at S:30 o'clock last night and her crew of six men,. who narrowly escaped being carried down with their vessel, reached the tug and were brought here to-day.
 The Barlow was bound from South Amboy for Rockland with coal, and lies dangerous menace to navigation 100 feet north of the Pol lock Rip lightship.
 The collision took place a short distance north of the lightship and in a clear moonlight night. The sailing vessel was going through the slue with all sails set in a moderate northwest wind. The Lehigh was bound from Boston for Perth Amboy with three light barges, and, accord ing to her captain, apparently had cleared the schooner when the latter luHSu anu luc SollloiOh oSCui Su' Lehigh struck the Barlow abreast of the starboard fore rigging and cut deep into her side, the foremast fall ing almost immediately. The crew of the schooner rushed aft and launched their yawl boat, into which they jumped as the schooner lurched forward and sank.
 The Barlows crew rowed to the Pollock Rip lightship, where they were taken on board, and later the Lehigh, which had anchored her barges, returned and took the six men. She then picked up her barges and came on here, arriving at s a. m. to-day.
 Captain Gilchrist of the Barlow stated that no one on board was able to save any personal effects. The vessel was loaded with 25S tons of coal for parties in Rockland, Me. The crew of the Barlow left this af- ternoon for Mystic, Conn.
 The Jesse Barlow was owned by the Gilbert Transportation Go ot Mystic, Conn, and was built at Bos- ton in 1889. She had recently been refitted. She was 260 tons net bur den, 121 feet over all, 30 feet beam and II feet draught It is under stood that the vessel was insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
BLIND BUT BRIGHT
Man Afflicted Since His Birth Just Given ihe Degree
 of A. B.

Chicago, Dec 1S.-George Rex Clark, blind from birth, graduated from the University of Chicago yes terday with an A. B. degree, after a college life full of unusual experi- ences.
 Like Helen Keller, he made mar velous advancement in his studies and found time also to take up tel egraphy and typewriting. He was also one of the most loyal rooters of his class on the football field, fol- lowing the progress of games by the shouts of his classmates. He at tended all the campus dances and became one of the most graceful dancers at the university.
 It required only four years for Clark to receive the degree he sought. He made his course in the usual allotted time. All his books were of the raised letter kind. Many of them were not in print and often he was forced to wait until certain of his course books as well as his text books could be made to order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
FARMER GUILTY ONE
Attacked School Teacher and Was Hunted Down By
 Angry Crowd.

Jamestown, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Miss Maud McCrumb, 23 years old, school teacher, is in a serious condi- tion from an attack, alleged to have been made late yesterday by Charles Summers, 33 years old, a wealthy farmer of Turnersville. Summers, who later was captured by a posse, was taken to Greenville, Pa, to pre- vent mob violence threatened by en- ragged farmers. Miss McCrumb was walking from the school house to her home when the assault was at tempted. Her screams attracted farmer who gave the alarm. Sum- mers escaped, but following a search of several hours, was found hiding in a cemetery.
 Miss McCrumb was nearly chokei to death while her face and bodJ are covered with scratches and bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Expelled from Board.

Chicago, Dec 1S.-Directors of the board of trade by unanimous vote yesterday expelled Daniel c. Wright, who recently pleaded the gambling act as his defense in an action brought by a grain commis- sion house to recover money due from him. Wright was declared guilty of dishonest conduct in testi. flying under oath that board of trade transactions were gambling, thereby refecting upon the good name and dignity of the board of trade, whose rules do not permit gambling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
TILLMAN'S BILL
Be Wants Government to Get Aiier the Canadian Pacific
 Railway Company
ALLDRIDGE OPPOSES IT

Washington, Dec 1S.-The report that the Canadian Pacific railroad has succeeded in acquiring the con- trol of the stock of some American railroads having come to the atten- tion of Senator Tillman, he to-day introduced a resolution which in part is as follows:
 That the interstate commerce commission is directed to inform the senate whether any corporation en- gagged in interstate commerce is mak ing use of the corporate stock of other corporations, which are trans porting passengers and freight. If so the commission is directed to transmit statement showing the extent and details of such transac- tions."
 Senator Aldridge opposed the reso- lution and action upon it was post poned until after the holidays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Fruit Growers Organize.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 1S.-The American Fruit Growers of Porto Rico. representing total investment of about $4.O00,O00. have organized for the purpose of securing relief from in transit by the steamship companies running between here and American ports. Thousands of boxes of fruit reached New York in q decayed condi- tiOn during the past few months and the reason is declared to be inadequate shipping facilities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
DEAD IN THE BATH
Vice President ol Bank Found Last Nisht--Bank Is
 Closed Today.

North Attleboro, Mass, Dec. lS.- The Jewellers National bank of this town, whose vice-president and cash fer, Frederick E. Sergeant, was found dead in bath tub at his apartments last night, failed to open its doors for business to-day. A notice posted on the door stated that the bank would remain closed pending an eX- animation of it's affairs. Bank Ex- aminers Alfred Ewer and Harry F. Currier are making an investigation.
 Although President Albert Il. Wiggin of the bank, who is in New York city, sent instructions from that city last night that the institution should open for business as usual O. day, the directors at an early meet ing held to-day voted to keep the bank closed until thorough examin- ation of it's books had been made. The following notice was posted on the doors:
 This bank will not open for busi- ness to-day, pending an examination of it's affairs, per order of the board of directors
 Bank Examiners Ever and Cur Tier arrived here early to-day and at once began their investigation being assisted in their work by the bank of- ficials. It was announced that statement to the public probably would be made at noon.
 Medical Examiner c. s. Holden stated to-day that he had not given the cause of the death of MT Sar- geant as accidental drowing" as reported last night but simply as drowning" Further than this, he declined to discuss the case.
 It was expected that President Wiggin, who also is president of the Chase National bank of New York city, would arrive here some time to- day.
 As most of the manufacturing jewellers in this town and in Attleboro have been doing business with the Jewellers National bank, it is antici- pated that there will be some diff culty in making up the pay rolls of the factories if the bank remains closed. Wednesday is the regular pay day at two of these factories.
 According to the last statement of the bank the capital was $100,O00; surplus and undivided profits $40,- $50; deposits $1,O50,710; and loans and discounts $917,760.
 The bank was the successor of the Attleboro National bank which was organized for the convenience of the jewelry trade in that district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Says Fleets Trip Will Curb Japan.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-"While this voyage will be valuable in welding the fleet into homogeneous weapon, it will have also high strategic value in curbing the pretensions of the Japa- nese. whose jingoism has noticeably abated since the announcement of the plan" Admiral Rojestvensky, who led the i'll starred Russian fleet around Africa to defeat at the hands of the Japanese in the sea of Japan, made this assertion fin commenting on the cruise of the American battleship squadron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Sanctioned by Throne.

Pekin, December 1S.-The throne has sanctioned the construction of 3 telegraph line into Lhassa, the capital of Tibet, and the residence of the Bali Lama. the supreme head of the lamaist hierarchy. This innovation was recommended by the Chinese resi- dents at LLahassa who, since the ad- vent of the British expedition If 1904, has been working for the enlighten- ment of the Tibetans. The t5rOns furthermore will give hospitals, schools and mail service to Lhassa, and it is reported that request has been made for permission to publish newspaper there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
CITY NEWS.

Yale college closed to-day and will reopen on January s. The majority of the Waterbury boys returned home this afternoon.
 Patrick Healey, a student in the academical department of Yale col lege. returned to-day to spend the vacation at his home on River street.
 After the close of the perform ance at the Jacques this evening the actors and actresses on the bill this week will enjoy a sleighride. They will then return to the theater. where they will have a little spread and entertainment all for themselves
 Sleighs heavily loaded find it a rather difficult task to pull through Exchange place. All the snow has been carted away and horses have to do some mighty pulling to get along. This noon a sleigh loaded with grain and feed was stuck for more than five minutes and was not able to travel until several men went to it's rescue
 Waterbury FOrcsters have con riudetI not to accept the conditions impoSeI by the medical association in that city and are going to employ four new docturs. Why would it not Isp a gOoI Idea for the FOreSters tO reduce their dues. cut out tho doe tors altogether and let the members employ such physicians as they clIOose--NeW Britain Herald.
 Michael ]. Tanning one of the abIest speakers in the temperance movement. will speak in City hall next Sunday afternoon at 2 O'clOck- Special invitations will I-a extended tO St Mays and St JOsePh's hy the w C. T. T. under whose auspices the lecture will le given The eisrgymen of the city will also Ise invited to take seats nn the platform
 Mrs Jessie Adler. secretary of the State Peace association gave an in formal talk yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the Women7s Christian Temperanoe union on "Woman's Re Iztfon to the Peace Movement" The next lecture under the auspices of the club will be given next month by Mrs Lzciz Anes Mead Of Boston. who attended the peace conference at The Hague
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
GoldfieId In Darkness.

Goldfield, New, Dec. 1S.-This camp is in utter darkness, and strong feel. ing of apprehension prevails. All cleo. tric power was shut off without warn ing. The light is supplied by the Ne vada-C California company. which has the power plant at Bishop, Cal, more than fifty miles from here. General Funston has decided to remain until the cause of the trouble is ascertained and remedied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Miracle In French viIIsae Church,

Nancy, France. Dec. 1S.-A miracle is reported to have occurred in the vil- lage church at Brin. On two Sundays in succession during the services. on the priest placing the host in the mon- strance, the image of wonderfully beautiful youth was apparently on the wafer. A great number of the congre- gation testify to the genuineness of the occurrence. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
ANOTHER NEW ONE,
The Battleship New Hampshire is
 Having a Tryout To-Day,

Rockland, Me, Dec. 1S.-The bat tleship New Hampshire arrived in the harbor to-day for her official trials. The standardization will take place on the Rockland measured mile course tomorrow and the four hours endurance run at sea on Friday, weather permitting. The battleship left the Delaware capes at 3:3O pm. Monday and had fine passage, av- eraging from 16 to 17 knots an hour to Monhegan where she anchored last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Schwab to Wed Paula Edwardes.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Friends of Jo- seph Schwab of Pittsburg and New York, brother of Charles NJ. Schwab, were interested to hear that after he and his wife. formerly Miss Esther Mulhall, have been divorced he will emulate the example of William Ellis Corey by taking an actress as his sec ond bride. The announcement is that Miss Paula Edwardes. for several sea- sons a star in Broadway musical pro ductions. will be the next Mrs. SchWab
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
MAYOR REILLY AGAIN.
Wins Mayoralty Race at Meriden By
 Majority of 415.

Meriden, Dec 1S.-Two more years with Tom Reilly at the helm is what Meriden wants, for at the polls yesterday the voters rolled up ma jOrity of 415 for him over his repub- lican opponent, Benjamin C. Kennard. It was d party victory way through and the court of common council the year will consist of eighteen democrats and twelve republicans
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Czar Wants New $5oo,0o0, ,0oo Navy,

St. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-The dou. ma committee of the national defense, presided over by NJ. Guchkoff, the Octobrist leader, while discussing this years naval estimates sent formal demand to Admiral Dikoff, the minis ter of marine, to submit to the douma full particulars of the new shipbuild ing programme which has been work ed out by the admiralty. This pro gramme entails an expenditure of $500, 100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Will Eight If Attacked.

Teheran, Dec. 1S.-Outside of a Few isolated killings and rObbeTies Ehere have been thus far no disturb |snces of public order in this city
 nevertheless the situation continues host strained The Constitutional | sts are quiet, but determined to fight [ attacked They are well armed,
 rhilethe supporters of the Reaction |ries. mostly muleteers and labOrers rho have come in from neighboring Fillsges, have few effective weapons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Sixty Miners Killed by Explosion.

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. 17.-News from Yolande. indicates that fully sixty men met death by an explosion in the mines at that place. The work of re- coyery is slow. and while hundreds of miners from adjacent camps are present to assist it is thought all of the dead cannot be taken out before tomorrow. Only twelve bodies had been recovered up to dark. Fewer |than 100 men were in the mine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Two oi. In Jersey, Electric Chair.

Trenton. V. J.. Dec. IS. - Singing camp meeting hymns with apparent fervor, Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey. who murdered Farmer Horn CTS wife and maidservant and then footed the house. walked to the death chair here. The condemned negroes had professed conversion while in the death house and prayed and sang and read the Bible almost continuously during their last hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Miracle at France.

Nancy, France, Dec 1S.-A mira cle is reported to have occurred in the village church at Erin. On two Sundays in succession during the services. on the priest laying the host in the monstrance, the image of wonderfully beautiful youth was apparent on the wafer. A great number of the congregation testify to the genuineness of the phenome- non
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Canadians Rsfus. Roos.vsI, Toast.

Stamford. Conn.,, Dec. 1s.-Dr. Will liam J. Long has returned from Mont real. where he was the guest of honor and spoke at the forty-ninth annual dinner of the Province of Quebec Fish and Game Protective association, an organization composed largely of prominent business and professional men of Montreal and surrounding cit ies. He says the guests refused to drink a toast to President Roosevelt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Mother and Son Murdered,

PottsvilIe. Pa. Dec. 1T.-Mrs. Mary |Perkatis and her son. four years old. |were murdered in their home in She |nandoah. Their throats were cut. The |crime was discovered by a daughter |of the murdered woman about four hours after it's commission. The pO-
 1ice are looking for John Rodgers, a |boarder at the Perkatis home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Caldwell May Be Indicted.

London. Dec. 1T.-A warrant for the extradition of Robert c. Caldwell, the
 American witness in the Druce case.
 which involves a claim to the title ard
 estates of the Duke of Portland. was
 issued at the Bow street police court. The police of New York will be asked to arrest Caldwell on his arrival in that city on the Kaiserln Augusta Vic toria. The charge against Caldwell Is that he committed perjury fin his testi- mony in behalf of the claimant to the |duekdom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Cuban Strike Is Ended.

Havana. Dec 1s-The Western rail. way strikers are returning to work. and this strike now is practically over. Several arrests were made in cOnnec- tion with the riOting of the striking maSons. in which a large number of men were woundeI. and the police are closely watching the strikers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
carsu,. Eash.r Rs.iuns Isb.

Brsddock- Pa Der 1S--Alfred A. Corey. father of W Ellis Corey. pres ident of the steel trust. has resigned his position as county tax collector. He will make his home with the di- vOrcef wife of " l. Corey o8 a farm In SvFzrxs1r sa---z-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Gus Ringing Dead.

New Orleans, Dec 1S.-Gus Ring ling, head of the circus eombina- tion which controls the shows of the Ringing Bros, BaTnum & Bailey and the Forepaugh ( Sells. died here to- day of a complication of diseases
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Buffalo Steaks Fifty Gents a Pound.

Chicago, Dec. IS. - Buffalo porter house at 90 cents a pound is to be a Christmas novelty in Chicago A big 2.O0O pound buffalo has been slaugh- tered at the stockyards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
E.deratien Elect, Seth Lew.

New York. Dec. 1S.-At the close of c session of the National Civic fedora tion Seth Low. former mayor of New York. was elected president for the ensuing year to succeed August Bel mont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
s1,1ss,ss2.1s Christmas Gifts on Ship.

VETIOoiOOE'IJ OEEI I'okIIIdS NEI ItS UIE VIIIP'
 New York, Dec. 1S.-The steamship Oceanic sailed, with $1.139. .S32.19 in cash gifts for persons in European countries. This breaks all records in the number and value of Christmas remittances. These gifts were in the shape of money orders issued through the New York postOffice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Gees s7 Knots an Hour.

Southampton, Dec. 1s.-Tha turbine torpedo boat destroyer Tartar broke ell records in fast steaming in her final trials over the official course. at- taining a speed of 3T.O37 knots. or sl- most forty-fiVe miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Rnkenan Killed

Hartford, Dec IS.-MichaeI Iszkisi. a brakeman employed by - Connecticut Co. was killed to-
 at Newington- He fell under a n and several trucks passed over body He leaves a widow and se children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
SfOpSseFs Trial.

St Petersburg. Dec 1S.-The trial of Lieutenant-GsueraI StOessel was continued to-day and during the pro eeedfngs he was accused of having shown the white feather NhiIe under fire on tEo different occasions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
A,,;bIu. Laws For New York.

New York. Dec. 1S.-By a vote of 4 to IS the board of aldermen adopted the Doull antiblue law ordinance. which provides for a modified form of vaudeville entertainments on Sundays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Cab Drivers Strike.

New York, Dec 1S.-One thou sand cab drivers who struck yester- day for twelve hour day and $15 a week, went back to work to-day. They will receive the $15 a week right off and the question of hours will be submitted to arbitration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Navy Naval Attaehe at Paris.

Washington. Dec. IS. - Lieutenant Commander F. l.. Chapin has been detached for duty in the office of naval intelligence in this city and ordered to duty as naval attache to the American embassy at Paris and St. Petersburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Railroad Man Acquitted.

New York. Dec 1S.-Vice-Presi- dent Smith of the New York Central railroad was acquitted to-day on the charge of manslaughter in the third degree, brought in connection with the wreck at Woodlawn last Febru- arT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
Fight With ReyoIutionists.

St Petersburg. Dec 1S.-A colonel of police was killed and several off, cers and policemen were wounded in a fight to-day with revolutionists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
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Ithaca N- T- Der IS-More than loo of tbe so students TH the Ifhscz High school were absent from their classes surerisg froz attacks O[ s-ip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Generally cloudy. probably light snow tonight and Thursday. light variable winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
For To-Norror.

Sun rises T1o. sets 414- High tide at New Haven 11.IO .. n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18

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