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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
BANKERS BALKED
Financial Situation Owing to the Heinze Resignation Has Rais-
 cd a Perplexing Issue
BANKS HELPING OUT

New York. Oct 19.-A perplexing financial situation to-day faced the bankers and financiers who are trying to straighten out the affairs of the Mercantile National bank and to di- vorce it completely from any asso- citation with F. Augustus Heinze, it's former president. With the resigna- tions of its entire board of directors in the hands of the clearing house, that institution appeared to control the situation and was committed to the task of putting the bank on a firm footing. For this purpose nine clear ing house banks had promised to con tribute $200,0O0 each, a total of $1,- S00,000 to tide the Mercantile bank over any distress which it might en- counter as result of the suspension of Otto Heinze X Co and F. Augustus Heinze's desire to re-establish that firm.
 Public interest in the situation lay in the action to be taken by Comptrol- Ter of the Currency William B. Ridge ly, whose acceptance of the presidency of the Mercantile was still in some doubt. It is understood early to-day that MT Ridgely's decision depended upon whether he would be allowed q free hand in recognizing the bank and whether he would secure the support of men whom he desired to back him in the task.
 The stock market opened irregular, gains and losses being mixed.
 The clearing house committee went into session this morning to consider the affairs of the Mercantile National bank.
 Opening quotations of United Cop per common stock, the HeinZe copper property, in the curb market to-day were at $10 share as compared with closing price of 10 Is last night.
 Bonds of the Consolidated Steam ship Co, controlled by C. W. Morse, who has been associated with MT Heinez in the Mercantile bank, were sold at the opening at $17, as com pared with SIS, yesterdays close.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
SICNERS ARE SCARCE
New Law Makes It Difficult For
 Sal0onkeepers.

Wine merchants and proprietors of liquor emporiums are finding it rather difficult to procure signers for their applications. It is case of scratch like the old Harry to secure the names of five taxpayers and voters. Al though the majority of those who are eligible to sign, do so willingly, at least they appear to do so willingly, there are many who refuse to attach their names to the applications. The agents of the various breweries and wholesale houses are naturally inter- ested in securing names and have aided the saloon keepers considerably in getting enough siguers. Although it was thought the new law would be the means of, closing some saloons. it is the opinion now that all will obtain the necessary signatures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
CITY NEWS.

Katharine Bahan. the little daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs James Bahan. of Adams street. who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks. is now much improved and her parents and friends look for a speedy recovery.
 There was 3 hearing on the resig- nation of Marcia Spencer Beach as administratFix on the estate of Susan Spencer. Owing to the absence of Mayor Thoms in Paris and Attorney q. C.. Root. the hearing was COntin- ued tonext Saturday. They repre- sent interests which. fl is claimed would be prejudioed hy any action taken in their absence
 In fine city court this afternoon Isa- fore Judge Feasley. the rase cf | Sharpio against John HaIstrJms he- cause the latter refused tO pay for an iron bed. claiming that it was not the one he agreed the purchase. furnished considerable amusement Mrs Hei- strung in her testimony d1nouncei Shapiro and on CrosSexaminatiCu would scarcely give the counsel fOT the plaintiff. Attorney Bernstein 9 Shance to talk She ended hy calling shapiro a thief and a sc0Gns5rei vfso went around trying to cheat honest reopIe- Attorney James N- Lynch ap- Tesred fer the defendant The Safensi- ant claimed that the bed was n..t paid for as the rails Of the bad were mt the right o1as and that the bel was likely t0 break dcwn at any m0mezt Coustab.e Rsue-ti said that he sav the bNsi sIU mo1ths after i- vas p1T- chased snd said tszt ha would zsat want to sleep fn t. St press Esar the ease was stfu On Mrs HeEs-rTnz at last zoa017-s vas sitting gu51tlT m tha c17rr Tor--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
kruqer's Grave Is Deseerated.

Johannesburg, Transvaal. Oct 19.- A sensation has been caused by the discovery that the grave of President Kruger. who died in Switzerland July IA, 1904, and whose body was inferred In the cemetery at Pretoria, has been desecrated. The marble bust of the py.president has been torn from it's base and badly clipped. Other graves in the vicinity. including that of Kru- gers grandchild, were also slightly damaged. The dissertation is believed to be the work of thieves who expect ed that a reward would be offered for the bust, but which they found too heavy to carry off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
In New Stadium.

Syracuse, N. Y., Oct 19-What is expected to be one of the best foot ball games of ;he year is to be played this afternoon in the new stadium of Syracuse university between the Williams and Syracuse elevens. The Williams team with substitutes and coaches. twenty-three men in all, ar rived last night. Syracuse will be at full strength. Horr, the star tackle, who is still suffering from a bad leg, being in much better shape than at Buffalo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
pishwashsr Named as Correspondent.

New York. Oct. 19.-In an astonish- ing petition for absolute divorce filed in the supreme court by Mrs. Aletta Thompson Benton. the famous south ern beauty. against her husband. Lieu tenant Commander Frederick l.. Ben ion. friend of President Roosevelt. for nerly attached to the Brooklyn Naval hospital and one of the most popular men in the naval surgery corps. Annie Grady. a dishwasber. is named as the correspondent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Wants q Receiver.

Chicago, Oct 19.--George F. Hard ing of this city to-day filed bill in the superior court asking for the appointment of a receiver for the Standard Oil Co of New Jersey and the Corn Product Co of New Jersey. Mir Harding says he is the owner of 500 shares of the capital stock of the Corn Product Co and that its management IS practically controlled by the Standard Oil Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Bishop Potters Entertains.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 19-Bishop and Mrs Potter of New York, who have leased a residence here during the general convention of the Amer ican Episcopal church, last evening entertained at dinner Bishop Fergu- son of Africa, the only negro entitled to a seat in the house of bishops at the convention. While the dinner in honor of the African bishop was quiet. occurring as it has in, the heart of the south, it has been the occasion of considerable comment among those who have heard of it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
STRUCK LIVE WIRE
Engineer Went on Top of His
 Cab to Fix His Bell and lii T Wire on New Line.

Stamford, Conn, Oct, 19.-Charles c. Phillips of Spring street, New Ha- ven, an engineer upon one of the reg ular local trains, this morning at some distance below ths city, went upon the top of his locomotive to ad- just the bell rope On rising his head struck one of the electric wires of the new trolley system of the New York, New Haven & Hartford company be- tween this city and New York. lis hair and head were badly burned and a shock inflicted from the effects of which he died at the hospital later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Mistaken for Burglars.

Pittsburg, Oct 19.-While return ing home early to-day, Charles Phil lips and Jack V. Hurd were mis- taken for burglars by ]. T. Magee, ianitor of the Holland apartment house, who secured his revolver and fired, as he thought, into the air. Instead the bullet struck Hurd a glancing blow on the chest and i'm bedded itself in his left arm, in- flicting serious but not dangerous wound. The police were notified and the three men were taken into GUS tody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
"ACcies" nt Holy Cross.

Worcester. Oct. l9.-The Holy Cross football team is playing the Amherst "AggieS' this afternoon on the college gridirOn. The Holy Cross team has been considerably strength ened since it met Yale'a week ago and was white washed and expects to make a much better showing than in the games thus far played. The "Aggies'' is a strong team. and unless the college fellows have greatly i'm proved the past week they expect to keep them from scoring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Trainmen Injured.

Saginaw. Mich. Oct. 19.-Two trainmen were fatally injured last night at Palms. when q passenger train on the Pere Marquette railroad ran into a misplaced switch and crashed into a standing freight train Several other trainmen and passeng- CTS were seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Forest For Harvard Students.

Cambridge. Mass. Oct. 19.-About 2,000 acres of forest land covered with heavy timber have been given to liar. yard university. The land is situated fin Petersham, this state. and is con. sidered the finest tract of woodland in Massachusetts. The gift, it was an. nounced. was the result of the com. blned generosity of two men, James w Brooks and John s. Ames of Bos. ton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Prince Acted the Man.

Berlin, Oct. 19.-Prince Eitel. sec ond son of Emperor. William, whilt riding with the princess in an auto- mobile through the Tiergarten last night, knocked down a man on a bicycle. The prince stopped, lifted the unconscious bicyclist into the au- tomobile, took him. to arelief station and waited for his wounds to be dressed. After the. man recovered consciousness it was ,ascertained that he was a workman and when he was able to be moved the prince made him re-enter the automobile and took the injured workman to the latter's home,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Cross For Ameriea's Bravest Woman

Washington. Oct. 10. - Ida Lewis Wilson. aged keeper of the Lime Rock lighthouse. of Newport. R. l.. has been singled out by the Society of the American Cross of Honor as the bray. est woman in America. The society finds. after investigation into very many cases of rescue and bravery, that Mistress Wilson," as. she is call cd by seafaring men. ''has rendered greater service tending toward the say ing of life than any other woman in the country"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Small Is Down and Out.

Chicago, Oct 19.-Sylvester J. Small, suspended president of the Commercial Telegraphers' union, last night announced his retirement from office and from the union. He said: "I am down and out, and will not make any further attempt to re- cover my position. I will look for a iob next week"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Change in Line-Up.

Philadelphia, Oct 19.-The Uni versity of Pennsylvania football eleven anticipates hard game with Brown university to-day on Frank lin field. There will be several changes in the Quaker lineup. Greene, who was captain last year, will not start the game. his place at halfback being taken by Townsend. Gaston has been shifted from left to right tackle and Miller, sub-quarter- back, will be tried at left end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Arrested for Bribery

St Louis. Oct 19.-DeleSates Fred erick W. Priesmeyer and Ferdinand Warder were arrested last night on the floor of the house of delegates on indictments for bribery. They were locked up. The indictments charge that the two delegates received SIh0 for the passage of q local bill. They deny the charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
No Tidings from No 10.

St Louis, Oct 19.-Members of the Aeror club of St Louis have not yet received any tidings of the United States Signal Corps balloon. number 10. in which Mccoy and Chandler travelled from St Louis to West Vir- ginia yesterday. Ii is thought they may have landed in some desolate region and have not yet reached a civilized community.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
She Bore esttYsbura Fire.

Harrisburg. Pa. Oct. 19-Mrs. Eliza. beth C. Thorn of Gettysburg is dead here in her seventy-fifth year. When the battle of Gettysburg was fought Mrs. Thorn. who was superintendent of the cemetery during her husbands absence in the army. occupied the lodge on Cemetery Ridge with her lit. tie family and was under fierce fire. but she stuck to her post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Hard One for Princeton.

Princeton, Oct 19.-What the coaches regard as Princeton's first hard game of the football season will take place to-day when the Tigers will line up against the strong Wash ington and Jefferson eleven. Last years Princeton team was able to score only six points against them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Ends His Lif. In a chureh.

Seattle. Wash. Oct. 19.-With the words. "GoOdby. Eva" Edward N. Kelly. young workman, drew a re. volver and fired a bullet through his head on the platform of the Apostolic Faith church here. The girl he refer red to was sitting in the audience within ten feet of tho young man when he fired the fatal shot. Dealt was instantaneous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
YOUNG FROST HELD
Judge Lockwood Fixes Bonds at S3.000 aud Holds Him For
 High Court.

South Norwalk, Oct 19.-Ine Frost case was disposed of this morn ing by Judge Edward M. Lockwood of the Norwalk town court binding the accused, Russell Frost, Jr, over to the next term of the superior court in Bridgeport, under bonds of $9,- 900, which were furnished by. the young mans father, General Russell Frost. Frost, Jr, was accused of manslaughter in running over Street Commissioner Marlin Kellogg in West avenue last August.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Affects London, Also.

London. Oct .19.-On the stock eX- change the renewed depression in New York necessitated a general marking down of Americans this morning, but after early weakness. moderate sup port at the lower level of prices caus- ed an improvement and the market closed distinctly firm. with quotations half point to q point over parity. Investment stocks attracted fair at tention Consols advanced If owing to the short supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Died While Praying.

New York, Oct 19.-After having confessed to petty stealing in the household of Dr Agan of Lexington avenue. Emma Weideman. a servant, marked a verse in hymn book read ing Trust myself in Jesus when conscious of thy sins then knelt in prayer and committed suicide by hanging
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
nr cnEton su..sees Msra.

Trsnton- N- '. Oct 1a.-DT- Henry A Cotton Of D2nverS. Mass was sp rso7utei r1e7fczl direc1oT cf fhe NeN Isrsey State HosTIssI Fer the Insaus to <uecped Dr- Ishn W Ward Tn Hqrrer was enrzeIled to resign becausy of recent dizcEosureS St tas institution uz1e by the assembly fzvestizstioz c1uuiffee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Acquired by Purchase.

New Haven. Oct. 1s.-The, snthro- biological branch Of the Peabody mU- scum at Yale university has recently acquired by purchase from a gentle man living at Worcester, Mass..a con- siderable collection of ancient relics taken from the prehistoric mounds of Florida
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Thaw Preparing Brief.

New York, Oct. 19.-Harry Thaw, who has been working on a brief to be used by his attorneys, at his esc- ond trial for the murder of Stanford White, turned the document over to his chief counsel, Littletown, to-day. Thaw has been at work picking flaws in the testimony of the prosecution at the first trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
nhi.r.r Lsa.IIx nanina..a.

Boston. Oct Ie.-The ballot law com mission announced that it had decided that Henry T. Whitney of Newtoz vas legally nominated for governor q; fhe Democrztic convention at Spring fed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Hok. Smith Favors ~Unwritten Law

Atlanta. Ga. Oct 19. - Governor Hoke Smith has practically recognized the ''unwritteB law by nardoning L. D. Strong If Macon. who was serving 6 three year sentence for numbering Henry Smith. who he alleged had in suited his sister There was no other motive. Strong had served six months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
More Coal Discovered.

San Francisco. Oct. 19.-A large deposit of coal in Monterey is about to be developed and the coal put upon the market in the next eight months in quantities sufficient to supply the entire Pacific slope, with fuel coal for, domestic purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Isaae Baker |. psthronsd.

Whitehall N- Y. Oct. 1a.-As a re- suit of the supervisorship nominations in Washington county James S Par ker of Salem. who has been fighting to accomplish the political downfall of Isaac Baker of Comstcck for several yesrs. is assured a mat decisive vic forv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
RjdaeIy Declines If.

Washington. Oct 1e--ComptToI- Ter of the Currency Ridgely to-day declined the presidency of the MeT- cantiIe National bank of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
u.x.-. c.LIs I. c,--rs..4

New York. Oct 19.-The direct New YoTk-Hsvsna cable If the Commercial Gable company was completed. the final spice having been made at sea l20 miles from C8nsy Island
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forscsst for Conrecticut- Fair. on tinued cool tonight and sunday light varishIe winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
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E-WeTTT--1TL EN1T7-ts INeET B-I-I117 Iss
 PhHsdelphis- Oct 1a--In an amend sd bin fled hy attorneys for the goT- srrnent ia fhe equity proceedings sxsfnSf the alleged anthracite coal 1ast fortv-ETe additfozzI dsfendzzts Ire u.-e5-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Sau NHH RumefI-

KsIzuz- Wash. Oct 1s.-The old NichoIas < Bsvis saw mill at this place wss burned yesterday Lnss sso0.099 Taceadizrisu Is suspect cd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Enr Tn1rn-rnv

Sun rises at 652 and sets at 456 Hizh tide st New Hsve1 at 1aIs; 7- n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19
Tor 1In.dar.

Szz rises at s04 and sets at 455- Hfzh tide at New Haven at 1100 T. u @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-19

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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-11-15
I. 0. 6. 7. Asks Co-Ooeratioo.

The Scandinavian District Lodge
of the First District of Minnesota,
I. O. G. T., at the semi annual meet
ing in Hibbing last week adopted
the following resolutions:
Whereas, There sometimes ap-
pears to exist some misunderstand.
ing between the Good Templars
and the different churches, there
fore we believe that something
should be done to bring about a
more harmonious cooperation in
the temperance work, and in order
to arrive at some results along this
line we, the Good Templars, in our
different communities, ought to
seek a closer affiliation with the re-.
ligious people and their leaders,
thereby hoping to receive their sup
port to more active, stronger and
cooperative work against the evil
of drunkenness and for the welfare
of our fellOw.men.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-11-15
Make Trip Over New Line.

President w. H. Cook, William
O'Brien and u. o. Anderson were
among a party coming from Du.
luth on Saturday aud making a trip
of inspection over the line of the
Duluth, Rainy Lake & Winnipeg
the following day.
The new line fast approaches
completion, plenty of men being
available for construction work
since the closing down of many of
the lumber camps throughout the
district, and it is expected that
through passenger service from
this point to Rainier will be estab-
lished early in December.
The bridge over the Rainy river
will not be completed then, how.
ever, and on that account through
connectionst to Winnipeg will doubt.
less be delayed until spring.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-11-15
BRAND STORY AS 4 FAKE.
Steel Corporation Officials Deny Ru-
NOR Of Purchase Of Rainy Lake Line.

nor Of Purchase Of Rainy Lake Line.
The r,1nlorwi,ich has been waited
over the north country the past
week. that the Duluth, Missabe &
Northern company~ha had taken over
control of the new Duluth, Rainy
Lake& Winnipeg line is emphati-
cally denied by officials of the steel
corporation.
"rhere is absolutely no founda-
ton for the statement" declared
one of the Missabe officials. "There
has been no such transaction as re-
ported, and 80 far as I know it has
not been contemplated"
W. ]. McGonagle, vice president
of the road, states that. neither W. J.
0lcott, president of the road, nor
himself had made an inspection of
the Rainy Lake line, as rumor stat
ed they had done come weeks ago.
The twin story, which appeared
simultaneously. that the Weyer-
haeuser interests had secured con-
troll of all milling and timber inter-
ests of the Virginia Lumber Co., is
also branded as the offspring of a
disOrdered brain.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-11-15

TRIM HlBBiNG AGAIN, Is to o.
VIRGINIA Boys Show H;bbioa Some New
Ones on the tl;bbioo Grounds.


The, Virginia High School foot.
ball team and goodly number of
admiring rooters went to Hibbing
on Saturday-and they came back
with the scalps of the west-enders
dangling at their belts, a score of l8
to 0 ma rking the close Of one sided
game.
In the fret half Virginia scored
three touchdowns, two by Meehan
and one by Berg, and Deering kick
ed goal, the close of the first half
marking a cinch victory for the To-
Gals hy a score of 16 too.
The second hall was more bitter
ly contested by the Hibbingites,
but Virginia continued to outplay
them at every point, scoring two
points in the half and holding their
opponents down to the zero mark.
In the first half Referee Murrull
took one of the Hibbing players
from the field for slugging, and the
Hibbing team was repeatedly penal
lied for illegal tactics.
The winning of this game gives
Virginia the undisputed right to
the cham pionship of the range for
season, and if you meet one of the
high school boys walking straight
er than of yore just put it down
that he is a member of the team and
is entitled to look the world square
in the eve.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1907-11-15
judqe Nelson Denies the Charae.

The Virginia, correspondents of
the Duluth dailies made dime the
first Of the week by sending a string
to the effect that Judge Chas. E.
Nelson, defeated candidate for re-
election, had decided to enter con-
test.
Judge Nelson asserts that the
story is entirely false, and that the
idea of contest never entered his
mind.
In fact, Judge Nelson had not in
tended entering the race for re-elec.
ton, doing 80 at the last moment
only 1T the behest of personal
friends, and while any man who en-.
ters race would naturally prefer
to win he has few sore spots over
the outcome. --'.~.:'.