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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
BOSTON BANK AFFAIR.
Jury Returned . No Verdict After
 Considering the Case.

Jury Returned . No Verdict After
 Considering the Case.
 Boston, Feb 9.-A no bill was re- ported in the so-called Prevalent Securities and Banking Co case" by the Suffolk county grand jury to-day. The compsny failed more than a year ago entaiiing a loss of about $10O,- 900 to thousands of small depositors, and under conditions which prompt ed Investigation by the district attor- ney.
 District Attorney Moran began work on the case soon after the sus- pension of the bank. but 1t was not until recently that the evidence was submitted to the grand jury. The bank itself was unique and one the financial management of which the banking authorities admitted they could not control.
 The company distributed small metal banks among the people as an to the habit of sav- ing and when a definite amount had been accumulated the money was placed on deposit in the central bank. Very many persons took up the com pany's plan 60 that while the loss was widely distributed, 1t caused equally wide commotion.
 The suspension was stated to be due to unsound loans.
 The fact that District Attorney Moran. up to last autumn had failed to secure grand jury report in the case. was an Issue in the gubernator- ial canvas. when Mir Moran was a nominee for governor.
 A mo bill' was returned also fin the case of the Exchange club. prominent dining organization in the business district. which had been ac- cused of violating the liquor law by selling liquor to other clubs which assembled at the Exchange club house for banquets. Lieutenant-Gov- erncr Eben s. Draper figured in this investigation as president of the Ex- change club and as the oficer to whom District Attorney Moran sent e letter calling for information as to the clubs methods. To this com murfcatior the lieutenant-governor made no response
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
PROF CARAVAN DEAD.
Was Prominent in the Amherst Col
 lege Faculty.

Amherst, Mass, Feb 9.-Professor Charles E. Garman, one of the most prominent members of the faculty of Amherst college, died at his home here to-day after an Hines of about three weeks from bronchitis, which developed into . malignant throat disease. He was professor of moral philosophy and metaphysics, and had been connected with the college since 1880. He was 67 years old and is survived. by a widow.
 Charles E. Garman was born in Huntington, Me-, and was graduated from Amherst in 1872. He studied at the Yale divinity school and came to Amherst as instructor in mathe- matics in 1S0. From 1882 to 1889 he served as associate professor of moral philosophy, and in 1892 was made professor of moral philosophy and metaphysics. Amherst college conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon Prof Garman in 1896.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Will Oppose Mayor Schmidt.

Chicago. Feb 9.-Isador Jacobs of San Francisco, president of the Cali fornia Canneries Co. and chairman of the executive committee of the Commercial Manufacturers associa- ton of that city, passed through Chi cago last night on the way to Wash ington to oppose Mayor Eugene Schmidt and the board of education of San Francisco in their efforts to have Japanese segregated from American school children and that municipality. Mir Jacobs said he rep resented the manufacturing and com merciaI interests of San Francisco and that all of the commercial or ganisations were unit In opposing the stand taken by the board of edu- cation as to separate schooling of Japanese pupils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Rumor Is Confirmed.

Paris. Feb s.-The rumor that Count Boni de Castellane had ap- pealed from the decision of the court last November granting a divorce to his wife. who was Mis- Anna Gould, is confirmed. The period under the French procedure in which such an appeal can be made expires February 14. and the notice of appeal entered in behalf of the count prevents the decree from becoming definite on that date. thereby keeping alive Count Boni's hope of reaching an agreement until the appeal is finally decided. The notice does not state the rounds Of the appeal and prob ably ssversl noafhs will elapse be- fore the natter esUss up bsfors the e0urt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Paper Denied Use of Mails.

Ottawa. Ont. Feb s.-The postmas- ter-general has been asked to deny the use of the mails to local paper which printed the details of Thurs days evidence in the Thaw trial at New York. The postmaster-general said that he had not read the report in the newspaper mentioned. but the law was clear on the point and he would see that 1t was enforced. Any newspaper publishing filthy evidence of a trial in court. he said. would be guilty of a misdemeanor under the Canadian law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Indorses Income Tax.

Paris. Feb 0.-M. COchery, ex. minister of finance, in an interview to-day warmly endorses Finance Min. ister Caillaux's income tax project He believes 1t probably will be mOdi- fled, but says it forms an excellent basis for direct system of taxation, NJ. Cochery considers that the tax on rents is justified and expresses the opinion that the B0urse campaign against the measure is inspired by those working to secure the exemp- tion of foreign government securities namely Russians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
The Jamestown Exhibit.

Hartford, Feb s.-At the solicita- tior of the Connecticut eommission- CTS for the Jamestown exposition. Highway Commissioner Macdonald is arranging to have a complete exhibit of Connecticut highway improve ments and the states supply of high way building material displayed at the exposition Photographs of the highways before and after the im- provements viii be among the ex- hibits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Wesleyan Gets Fund.

Middletown, Feb 9.--By the death of Frederick B. Nyc-1t Milwaukee on February 9th the will of his father, Dr Elisha B Nye becomes effective so that after the payment of $1,600 in legacies the residue of the estate. about $40,000 will come to Wesleyan to found a professorship in some de- partment of natural science.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
FOR sse YEARS.
Agreement Between Trolley Co and
 Consolidated 2silroad.

VVAA1VkA00sS0 AtVAiAV00s The following Is in brief the agree ment entered into between the Con- solidated railroad and the trolley company which is to last for 999 years, the Colonial Trust company of
 New York to act as trustee:
 Each assenting common stock holder of the railway and lighting company is to pay over to the trus- tee of the corporation the sum of $10 a share, which, together with the balance of funds paid by the lessess. is to be used for dividends on the Connecticut Railway 6 Lighting Co.'S common and preferred stock. The preferred stock of the company which on August 1, 1906. was 60,- 228 shares of $100 each, Is to be raised to S1.429 shares by the issue of 21,201 shares representing cumu- lative dividends upon the preferred stock, first to be issued in the form of scrip. Of this amount the United Gas Improvement company. of Phila- delphia, will have about three fourths.
 Provision Is made for payments of $4 a share per year in quarterly divi- dends on the preferred stock. the common stock coming in for the same amount of dividends provided the S10. assessment and the payment by the lessee company justify 1t.
 Attached to the agreement is the lease by the Consolidated Railway company. of the railway and lighting company. This provides for a first payment beginning August 1. 1906 of $975.000 rising to s1.4o0.000 on August 1. 1914. to be made in quar- terly payments except the sums re- quired for fixed charges. Arrange ments are made by which proxies shall be given to the Colonial Trust company to carry out the terms of the agreement.
 The lessor company is to continue its existence as a corporation giving to the lessee company the power to use It's name. The lessor company deposits with the trustee the sum suf- fcient to pay most of the fixed charges except taxes which are paid directly. the lessee also assuming all claims for damages and accidents and agreeing that 1t will acquire the franchises. rights and powers neces- sary for extension The lessee com pany also assumes the legal returns to the state of Connecticut and agrees to furnish information re- quired by the state officers.
 The total amount to be paid In to the trustee by the lessee company for interest and sinking fund is ss73.- ss1. the sinking fund being one half of one per cent. upon the bond cd debt of the lessor company out standing. which is s12.4s1,31s, and in addition an underlying bonded debt Of S1es.ooo of the old Conueetf- cut Lighting q Power company. esos. GOO Of the Bridgeport Traction company. and sss.7ee of the Derby Street Railuay co1pany- The total annual paymsats to the sinkIng funds are es3.4ss . ysar up to ths nrst Cay sf July. 1eSe-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
T. F. CARMoDY GETS IT.
Mayor Names Him for Place on Board
 of Assessors.

Timothy J. Carmody, brother of Attorney T. F. Carmody, was to-day appointed assessor by Mayor William E. Thoms. MT Carmody is one of Waterbury's we'll known citizens, having served a term on the board of education. He is not one of those chronic office seekers one meets al- together too often, but any position he deigns to accept he fills with credit to himself, the city and the party he belongs to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
KILLED ON TRACK.
Resident of New Britain Found Dead
 Near Bristol.

Bristol, Feb 9.-James Nolan, who of late had lived in New Britain was killed probably by an early east bound freight train to-day, his body being found beside the tracks of the Highland division of the Central New England road, n mile from the sta ti0n. There was compound fracture of the skull and other fractures and both feet and hands were frozen.
 Nolan was about 3S years of age, and postal in his posket bore the name of F. Rogers, 227 North Main street, New Britain. MT Rogers came here and identified the body. but could give no information as to the mans antecedents or family. He had been doing odd jobs In New Britain and yesterday started for Waterbury to look for work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
steamer Badly Damaged.

Southampton, Eng, Feb 9.-The Atlantic transfer line tseamer Me- nominee, which sailed from Antwerp yesterday for Philadelphia, put in here this afternoon badly damaged, as the result of collision last night with the French coasting steamer President Leroy Lallier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Accept the Oner.

New York, Feb 9.-The directors of the New Haven road to-day voted not to accept the offer recently made by Charles w. Morse and his asso- ciates for the New England Naviga- ton Co and the Maine Steamship Co, which the arilroad company owns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Eieyene.s as Norwaik.

NORwALK. Conn. Feb. Q. Louis Klopsch, the eIghtcen-year-old son of the Rev. Dr. Louis Klopsch, editor and publisher of the Christian Hersld in New York. 1t Is said. has eioped with Mss Harriet De Klyn. the twenty-one- year-old daughter of William r. De Klyn. a baker of this town. who is q brother-in-law of Mfr. Huyier. the can dy manufacturer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
NO SACRED CONCERT.

Mayor Fisher Is Getting After the
 Elks Once More.
 Middletown, Feb 0.--Mayor Fisher to-day sent letter to- J. Taylor Flynn, exalted ruler of the Elks call Ing the latter's attention to notice that the Elks would wind up their fair with sacred concert in the Mid dlesex theater, the talent being the women's orchestra which has played each night of the fair. The mayor calls Mir Flynn's attention to section 1889 of the general statutes and says 1t Is his duty to enforce the law and ha will do so. If the notice in the letter 10 not sufncient the mayor says he will take means to enforce the law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
To Put in Thaw's Will.

It Is expected that Dolphin M. Del mas, of counsel for Harry K. Thaw will make vigorous effort on Mon- day to introduce 11law's will in evi- dence. It Is said to be a remarkable document and Is believed to be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Womrn,s Ma.. aleetIns.

Chattanoosa. Tenn. Feb s.-A call was published to-day for a mass meet ing of women tomorrow in the Inter- est of the purity and sanctity of the home. The object is to protest against the publication of the de- tailed testimony in the Thav case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Killed st HaxssryfUe.

HavieyviIIe. Feb s.-w. B. Thomp- ecn, c brakeman on the Highland d. visson. vas instantly killed in the ysrds hero today by being crushed between two freight ezrsL He vas s years of age and vas maFrfed only a few veeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Ireland Defeats England.

Dublin, Feb 9.-In the third game of the international Rugby football series to-day, Ireland defeated Eng land by 17 to g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Two Ne. Killed.

Malone Bay. Nova Scotia. Feb D. Two railroad employees were killed and several were injured in a head on eolIisisn between q passenger train and . freight train today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
wEAfHIl roHEcAm.

Forecast for Connecticut: Partly cloudy fo-nieht and somevhat-varm- e.: sua1ay partIy cloudy ard varu- er: llght sosthvest tD veut v1n1k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09

Parisians -TM.n.. ;fhaw Crazy.
 PARIS, Feb. 9.-The newspapers of Paris arc devoting much space to the proceedings of the Thaw trial in New York, and as result a number of persons are coming forward anxious to testify to Thaw's alleged escapades in Paris, which they declare can only De explained on the ground that he was insane. A woman from whom Thaw rented an apartment in this city has visited Consul General. Mason and recounted numerous episodes ofThaw's stay. Another woman, who says she Is an American, says that she figured in the "bathtub incident to which ref erence was made in Evelyn Nesblt Thaw's testimony. This woman makes further allegations of 'maltreat. ment at the hands of Thaw and de clares that he gave her $2,0O0 to con- pensate her for the injuries she sus- tained. e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Female College Burned.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb 9.-The Con. tennary, female college at Cleve- land, Tenn, was burned to-day. No casualties are reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09
Co.errsnsn Desa-

Washington. Feb s.-cosgressnan Rixey of vIrginIa d1ed here to-day. Re wss . brothr of ourusso- 0esssal nixsy q the nnvy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09

$5O,O00 be devoted to the prosecution of his assassin or the instigator Of his anticipated assassination.
 Another extraordinary feature of the will is reported to be a provision setting aside a fund of $75,0OO for the care of women whom he believed to have suffered. through Stanford White. The names of the women whom Thaw believed to have suffer ed are reported to be given in the will.
 It is also reported that the will contains provision for the education of Howard Nesbit, Mrs Thaw's broth- CT, and that an allowance was made for the care of Evelyn's mother dur ing her life. The income from the remainder of the estate was be- queathed to Mrs Evelyn Thaw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-09

Some of the jurors are beginning to chafe under the close restraint. They are denied practically every liberty. For instance. to-day half of them wanted to go out and the other half didn't and as conse- quence all remained inside. Mrs Thaw visited the prisoner to-day in the tombs and was in high spirits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
SOME POINTS ABOUT NEEDLES,
The Evolved Product Of Centuries OF
{ Invention.

The point OF a needle Is very I'M
portant part Of that useful little In.
strument, and there are many points
about needles calculated to interest
the general public. The daily con-
sumption Of needles all over the world
Is something like 100000, while
every year the women Of the United
States break, lose and use some 300.-
DOC, 900 OF those tiny tools. Few peo-
pie while threading needle have
ever given q thought to the various
processes through which the wire
must pass before It comes out .
needle. Yet the manufacture OF
aeedles includes some 81 different
processes from cutting the wire and
threading the double needles by the
,,ss to separating the two needles on
he one length Of wire, heading. hard.
sning in oil, cleaning out the sides OF
he eye, point-setting, and final pol.
shing. For wrapping purple paper is
Used, since it prevents rusting. There
are many sorts Of needles, for sur.
geons'. cooks, glovemakers. weavers',
sailmakers', broommakers'. milliners'
and dressmakers' use. The needle IL
The evolved product Of centuries Of
invention. In It's primitive form 1t
vas made Of bone, ivory, or wood.
Point by point its manufacture has
improved, until this little but not In
significant instrument Is now one Of
The highly.finished products of TWEEN
deth century machinery and SKILL
lions Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
4 FRIENDS TIP.
Ro.Year.oId Man Not too Old to Accept
| Food Pointer.

.sFor the last 20 years." writes q
Maine man. "I've been troubled with
Dyspepsia and liver complaint, and
nave tried about every known remedy
without much in the way OF results
until took up the food question.
"A friend recommended Grape-Nuts
lood, after I had taken all sorts OF
medicines with only occasional, tenn
porary relief.
'This was about nine months ago.
and / began the Grape-Nuts for break
last with cream and q little sugar.
Since then have had the food for at
least one meal a day, usually for
breakfast.
.sWords fail to express the benefit I
received from the use OF Grape-Nuts.
N.Y. stomach Is almost entirely free
irom pain and my liver complaint is
about cured, / have gained flesh, sleep
we'll can eat nearly any kind OF food
except greasy, starchy things and am
strong and healthy at the age OF ~
years. .
II I can be the means Of helping
any moor mortal who has been trou-
bled with dyspepsia as ! have been, !
An willing to answer any letter enclos-
ing stamp" Name given BY Postum
Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the li'
"a book. 'The Road to MELVILLE. y
m. '.Thers's ! Reason. :
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
THIS IS WORTH SAVING.
Valuable Advice and Recipe by Well.
Known Authority.

The following simple homemade
mixture is said to relieve any form Of
Rheumatism or bachache, also cleanse
and strengthen the Kidneys and Blad-
der, overcoming all urinary disorders,
II taken before the stage Of Brights
disease: Fluid Extract Dandelion.
one-half ounce; Compound Kargon,
one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsa-
parilla, three ounces. Mix by shaking
well in bottle and taka In teaspoon.
full doses after meals and at bedtime.
A well-known authority states that
these ingredients are mainly Of vege-
table extraction, and harmless to use,
and can be obtained at small cost
from any good prescription pharmacy.
Those who think they have kidney
trouble or suffer with lame back or
weak bladder or Rheumatism. should
give this prescription q trial. as no
harm can possibly follow its use. and
it is said to do wonders for some peo-
Mo .sa9SE 3e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
MISS GRACE e. MILLER

~ am not feeling very WE'LL" II
aim so nervous it seems as though I
should fly" My back aches as though
it would break"
How often do you hear these signi-
f1cant expressions from w IN n
friends. More than likely you speak
the same words yourself, and there
is a cause.
More than thirty years ago Lydia
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the source of nearly all the suffering
endured by her sex. "Woman's llls,"
these two words are full of more
misery to women than any other two
words that can be found In the
English language. Sudden fainting,
depression of spirits, reluctance to
go anywhere, backaches, headaches,
nervousness, sleeplessness, bearing
down sensations, displacements and
irregularities are the bane of woman's
existence.
The same woman who discovered
the cause of all this misery also
discovered remedy. Lydia e. Pink.
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from native roots and herbs holds
the record for a greater number OF
absolute cures of female ills than any
other one remedy the world has ever
known and it is the greatest blessing
which ever, came into the lives of
suffering women.
Don't try to endure, but cure the
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at
once removes such troubles. The
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
Hardly What He Wanted.

Albert Douglas, who will succeed
Congressman Grosvenor Of Ohio in the
next house, is not weighted dowa with
worldly goods. and was rather startled
By an experience he had while looking
around Washington for quarters. At
one of the good hotels he was shown
. suite consisting Of bedroom. parlor
and bathroom. On inquiring the
monthly rent he was informed "only
$1,000 for yourself and wife," Recov.
ering his breath, which he managed to
do without showing 1.-THE Of his as.
constituent, ne said with great calm
ness, I'll write my wife all about the
rooms and let her know beforehand
what comforts we shall have when we
come here to live. So until hear
from her you need not mark me for
this suite. She may think from the
price that your hotel is not the kind
We ought to live in"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
Destruction Of Fleas.

The Agricultural Research institute
Of Bengal has concluded series Of
scientific experiments to determine
the best method of destroying deas,
the investigation having special ref
erence to checking the ravages Of the
plague.
The formula recommended Is the
free use of crude oil emulsion-S0 per
cent. of crude petroleum mixed with
20 per cent. of whale oil soap. This
combination makes a jelly which
mixes freely with water, and is gen.
orally used at three per cent. solution,
while at 16 per cent. it destroys all
fleas with perfect certainty. 1t is ap-
piled to floors and walls with q
sprayer.
It Is said that an animal washed
with 1t will be entirely relieved Of the
pests.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
ONLY HIS JUST DESERTS.
Editor Had Good Reason for Publish.
Ing Name Of Contributor.

For six months or more the drug
gist's assistant had occupied his leis-
ure moments by writing verses for the
village paper, in the poets corner
of which publication they appeared an
onymously every Thursday. On
opening his copy Of the Weekly Bugle
sone morning, and turning first. as was
his regular habit, to that particular
corner, he was surprised and gratified
beyond measure to see his name in full
appended to his latest poetical out
break.
He fastened to call at the ONCE Of
the Bugle.
"Mr. Stires." he said to the editor,
II want to thank you for signing my
name to my poem in this weeks pa
per. It encourages a fellow when he
gets proper credit for his work.
ooh, that's all right, Johnson" re.
sponded the editor. I'VE thought It
was about time to place the RESPONSE
bility for that poetry where It be-
ged."-Y0nth's Cnmnar'on.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-03-01
Stimulate the Blood.

Brandreth's Pills are the great blood
purifier. They are a laxative and blood
tonic, they act equally on the bow
els. kidneys and skin, thus cleansing
the system by the natural outlet of
the body. They stimulate the blood
so to enable nature to throw of all
morbid hnmors and cure all troubles
arising from an impure state of the
blood. One or two taken every night
will prove an invaluable remedy.
Each pill contains one grain Of solid
extract Of sarsaparilla, which, with
other valuable vegetable products,
make It blood purifier unexcelled.
Brandreth's Pills have been in use
for over a century, and are for sale
everywhere, plain or sugar-coated.