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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
THAW SAYS HE
 IS BANKRUPT.
Files Petition In Court In
 Pittsburg.
FEARS FOR HIS FORTUNE

Declares Belief That It Is In Danger of
 Being Dissipated In Litigation Over
 Unjust claims-Gives Names of His
 Creditors, Among Whom Are Lawyers
 and Physicians-Has Income of $33,-
 900 Year From Trusts Which Can
 not Be Touched.
 Pittsburg. Aug. S-A voluntary peti- ton in bankruptcy was filed here in the United States court by Attorney Charles Morschauser of New York, representing Harry K. Thaw of this city. who is now confined in the Duchess county (N. Y.) jail. In the petition Thaw states that his assets are S12S,O12.SS and his liabili- ties S453, ,14043.
 Roger O'Mara. a well known Pitts burg detective and persopal friend of the Thaw family. was appointed re- ceiver. His bond was placed at S200,- GOO, and John Newell and James W. Piatt, two prominent business men of this city, became security for Mir. O'Mara.
 The most interesting information given regarding the proceedings is to be found in the petition asking for the appointment of a receiver. in which. it is alleged. the action is taken for the purpose of preventing Thaw's property being dissipated in litigation over claims, many of which are declared to be unjust.
 Names Lawyers and Doctors.
 The figures in the bankruptcy peti- ton show that this refers to the law yers and doctors.
 Thaw states that he is confined in jail in Duchess county, N. Y., and is likely to be there for some time. He says some of his creditors have con- menced suit against him and others are contemplating similar action. He is unable. he says. to give the litigation his attention owing to his confinement.
 Loans amounting to S191.500 from his mothec, Mrs. William Thaw, are not disputed.
 Among the disputed claims are the following:
 John B. Gleason, New York. SS0. GOO; Hartridge & Peabody. New York. S60,- GOO: J. J. Graham, Newburg, \. r., S2.954: Dr. Hammond. New York. ST. 900; pr. Wagner. Binghamton, x. r., $4,040: pr. Jelliffe. New York. S5,245; Dr. Jones, Morristown, x. l.. S6.O00; Martin w. Littleton, New York. $s.055; Dr. Hamilton. New York, S12,000; Dr. Dana, New York, S1,600. Action Kept Secret.
 Previous to filing the papers Attor- ney Morschauser held a long confer ence with Stone & Stone. Thaw's local counsel. and the greatest secrecy was maintained regarding the action.
 In his bill of assets Thaw sets forth that he has S40O00 worth of real es- tate. S59,O00 in stocks and bonds. about S10.000 worth of books. etc. He calls attention to the fact that he has an income of s33,OOO a year from the va rious trusts created for him. but this. 1t is asserted, cannot be touched by creditors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
TRADE GAINS KEEP UP.
Growth of Confidence Shown by Prep
 arations For Fall Trade.

New York. Aug. S.-Encouraging re- number adverse statements. and in al- most every instance earlier gains are fully maintained. while the growth of confidence is evidenced by increasel preparations for fall trade and a re- vival of structural work. says R. G. Dun X Co.'S weekly review of trade. Reports of damage to spring wheat by rust were the only unfavorable crop news. other leading farm products making rapid progress. The rise in prices of wheat was largely specula- tive. as most of the crop is harvested or beyond danger. Mercantile collec- tiOns are irregular. but money is abun- dnnt and cheap. and prices of securi- ties establish new high records for the year almost daily. Liabilities of com marcial failures in July were smaller than in June or any preceding month this year except May. and the num- ber Of defaults was less than in any monht with the exception of June.
 Commercial failures this week in the United States are 2G2 against 255 last week. 2S9 the preceding week and lSS the corresponding week last year. Fail. ures In Canada number 25 against . last week. = the preceding week and 31 last year Of failures this week i1 the United States. 90 were in the east. 2, south. 4G west and jl in the Pacific states. and S0 report liabilities of S5.Gp0 or more against fn2 last week LiabIii- ties Of commercial failures reported for July are SHAPE. 128 against s12.- 35471O for the same period the pre- vious year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
Rin aaInun,r.- In r.x..

Houston. Tex. Aug. S.-What is re- Car'led as the most remarkable blow out in the history of the Texas oil fields occurred at Hardy. The drill of one of the wells bad reached depth of 1.13O feet when the gas came with such fore as to tear up the ground and leave a hole into which dropped beyond sight the derrick rig and en zine Hot water. oil and bOwlder. continue 10 be blown into the air.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
Ne PI.e. Fer Ins.sensene. Party.

BuTsIo AuE- s-EIecffo1s Conmis- si0ner Emerson fnfo-mesl Sherman B. Jerome. who fled a certificate vIth him t0 the efFect that the TnIeprnd- snoe party wazld hosd rurular eonven- ions in this eity. tsst ke dtf not knov anything aFoat an In9er~ndsnce party zad aslde-i that fas I1dependence party wo1d not gst a pz4er na the oEcfsE laIlot h Ere eoansy Eniesz the co4rts zo or7ered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
No Reduced Fare For Bryan Day

Chicago. Aug s.-Norman E. Mack. chairman of the Democratic national committee. was advised that no re- drced railroad rates will he put into effect for the Bryan notification meet ing at Lincoln. Neb.. on Aug. 12 The communication came from Eben E.. Macleod. chairman of the Western Passenger association. The action of the railroads is simply discrimination against the Democratic party" said Mir Mack. They state that there is a two cent rate law in Nebraska. which will not permit them to give a reduced rate to Lincoln. But I desire to call their attention to the fact that there is also a two cent law in Ohio which did not prevent the granting of re duced rate by the Central Passenger association 10 the Taft meeting in Gin cinnati."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08

Declares Belief That It Is In Danger of Being Dissipated In Litigation Over Unjust cIsims-Gives Names of His Creditors, Among Whom Are Lawyers and Physicians-Has Income of $33,- 900 Year From Trusts Which Can not Be Touched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
Two Di. In Electrical s,orn,

Philadelphia. Aug S.-Two persons were killed and two others severely injured hy lightning during the severe electrical storm that swept over east ern Pennsylvania and New Jersey
 causing much havoc Robert Heim- bach. farmer. was struek and fn- stsutly killed near LewiSbarg. Pa. while working In the fields. and Wal ter Cattel- sg-i seventeen years. was strlcE and Killed near CsIassho-a. V. ].
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
DEMOCRATS AFTER FUNDS,
Devising Plans to Increase
 Contributions.
COMMITTEE WILL MEET.

At Chicago Conference It Will orisi-
 nate Ways and Means of Raising
 Money-House to House Canvass of Party Supporters May Be Made,
 Pettierew Declares New York State Is Certainly Democratic This Year MT. Bryan's Travel Route For Au- gust Announced.
 Lincoln, Neb., Aug. S.-Where are the funds to come from? That is coming to be recognized more and more as the pressing question of the Democratic campaign in view of the action taken by the national committee in reject, . ing corporation support and limiting contributions to S10,0OO.
 Former Senator R. F. Pettigrew of South Dakota spent several hours with Mir. Bryan discussing this subject Mir. Pettigrew pointed out that the limitation of campaign funds to pop. ular subscription called for the closest sort of organization and the hardest kind of work His estimate was that the legitimate expenses of a national campaign will be $5O0,0O0 at the least and that it becomes necessary to get down to a strict organization to get 1t.
 Mir. Bryan believes the people will contribute money to make his fight successful. Mfr. Pettigrew thinks the people. however good their intentions, will not contribute largely unless they are reminded of it. He wants a sys- tematic organization formed which will tap every source He is member of the finance committee appointed by will meet in Chicago on next Monday to orga nize the financial end of the campaign.
 May Make Close Canvass.
 A plan will be submitted to this committee to keep the run of the finances. The plan is to have the na- tional committee designate for each state a committee of probably three men to have general charge of the col, lection of funds. This committee will in turn appoint county and city com. mittees. will designate ward and even precinct subcommittees. It will be the duty of subcommittees to collect money by personal solicitation, not by issuing a general appeal for contribu. tions. but by going to the houses of men in their localities and asking them to give to the fund. These contribu. tions will be turned in to the central organization.
 MT. Pettigrew came to Fairview di. rect from New York. where he was in conference with Chairman Mack and other leaders of the party New York is certainly Democratic this year, ' said Mfr Pettigrew T found many Democrats of great wealth who here. tofore were opposed to our candidates. but this year they are with us. These men. who acquired their money hon. estly. intend to lend substantial finan. cial aid to our cause"
 MT. Bryan decided to call a confer ence of national and state Democratic leaders at Chicago on Aug %, g and 24
 Mir Bryan will make a tariff revision speech at Des Moines. Ia. on his way to Chicago Aug. 21. He will leave Lincoln the afternoon of the 20th and will resume his journey from the Iowa capital on the evening of the 2lst. ar irving in Chicago early on the morning of the 22d. From Chicago. on the 24th, he will % to Indianapolis to attend the notification of John w Kern. his running mate. and make a speech on the trust question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08

| WATER ~~->->~~~~~~~>.~-~~ ~~-~-~~~~-~~-~~ AUTO REPAIRING. Fred Phoenix, Watertown, Conn. Automobile, Gas and Gasolene En-
 zine repairing. If it's anything in machine line bring it to us. ADJUSTMENTS. The Majestic Moving Picture Studio, 14S East Main St. The latest Moving Pictures from to II p. m. Coolest place in town.
 ARTISTIC WALL PAPER. To tempt you we will sell paper this week at 5 Cents per Roll.
 The 4. F. Taylor Co, 43 Center St. AVERY'S DINING ROOM. 445 w. Main St. H. Avery, Prop. 16hc c meals by buying meal ticket. Regular dinner 200. Sc and 1oe lunches. Order cooking a speciality. A HOME INDUSTRY. Waterbury Towel and Cabinet Sup ply Go, B. I. Russell, PrOp'r. Why patronize out of town com panies? 73 E. Main. Phone 244-5. APRON AND TOWEL SUPPLIES. , Waterbury Apron x Towel Supply Go Office Cabinets a speciality. Prompt service. Goods that are right. C. H. Shove, Prop. S1 Ilingsbury.
 ASH REMOVER.
 c. w. Brown, 5S Dover Street. l make speciality of removing ashes, rubbish, etc. Personal attention. Telephone 942-4. BAKERY.
 Jno O'Brien, Stores 414-SOS N. Main. Factory 12 Adams st. New England Bread, Bakery Goods. Ice Cream a speciality. Tel. BAKERY. North End Bakery & Confectionery. P. Hook, Prop, 764 No Main. Fresh bread and cakes daily. We'd ding Cake orders attended to. BOUFFARD's BAKERY. Try our Teas and Coffee. Cannot be excelled. Teas 35c ID, Coffee 25c lb.
 3S5 E. Main, 1852 N. Main. BARBER SHOP. George F.. Lambert, 70 So Main. Hair Cutting, Shampooing, etc, done by first-class barbers.
 We give entire satisfaction. Try us.
 BUSINESS COLLEGE.
 Waterbury Business College. Fall term begins September l, 1908.
 Send for New Illustrated Catalogue.
 BOTTLER AND GROCER. A. P. Blanchette, 25S South Main St.
 All kinds Liquors and Lagers
 bottled for family use. Groceries. Delivery. Tel 262-2.
 COFFEE ROASTING. Kaplan's Coffee Roasting Company.
 Fresh roasted coffee every day.
 Full line Fancy Groceries.
 42S No Main St. Phone 11S7-4.
 CHIROPODIST. Mrs NJ. B. Rood, Room 38 Apothe. caries' Hall Bldg. Residence calls by appointment. Wed and Sat evgs at office. Tel 149-2.
 CUSTOM TAILoRs.
 Lyons & Grimes, Custom Tailors, Represent Sterns Go, Rochester, N.
 Y, Wanamaker, New York.
 Room IS, Platt Bldg, 95 Bank.
 CONTRACTOR.
 c. c. Riggs. Contracting Engineer,
 65 Bank St, Waterbury, Ct. Reinforced Concrete Structures. Side
 walk Lights. Fireproofing, etc.
 CONTRACTOR. Albert Delay. Waterville, Conn. General Contracting and Teaming. Excavating and Leyoling. Light and Heavy Trucking. CARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR.
 Chns H. Payne, 325 Piedmont St, Estimates given. Jobbing d special | ty. Personal attention 10 all work. Send post card. 1 CARPENTERS AND JoINERs. ! We will furnish estimates on all kiuds
 carpentering and joining work. Waterbury Carpenters and Joiners, $40 North Main St CARPENTER AND BUILDER. { Julius Hanson, sSI North Main St, Builder and Jobber. All kinds of Carpenter Work. Stair building a speciality. ! CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. ! ]. 4. LOyett. oe Fuller st' 1 Contractor and Builder. Fv-,EzhaA HnhIfuR af-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
AM.th.r -te~a-+- u.ao.

Springfield O. Aug S--Mrs- Eliza D. Stewart. the noted teu7eTanre advo- cate ansi known all over the country as Mother Stewart died at her home in HEksviIle. ~1fnther Stewart was rfnesT-tw5 years old She deToted hez life to the temperz1ce cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
OAKvILLE.

New three family house, all improve merts. large lot, rents l0%, Dc troll ley fare to Waterbury, $500 down.
 B. H. Mattoon, Watertown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08
RaIdwin R-zdr tn Eix.

Washington. Aug S--Captain Bald win made two flights with his dirigible balloon at Fort Mrer- Captain Bald win then notified Lieutenant Lahm oi the signal corps that he was ready for the ofHcisI inspection of the craft to- day ard fer the first srced test i'm s.ediatsly zfterward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-08

', ,~-~-->~~~~>~~~~~e~eo~~ ~.>-oe~>~~>-~>-~-~~- CARRIAGE AND WAGON WORKS. Gauthier Bros, SC Lounsbury St. Formerly with G. Panneton 23 and
 27 years. Tel 1340. | Wagon repairing and painting. CARPET CLEANING.
 The Model Laundry Company. Special prices on carpet cleaning this month. Brussels 4c yd, cto. Telephone S9.
 .. DINING ROOM. Andrews Restaurant, 17-1S Harri-
 son ave.
 Order cooking. Quick walters.
 Regular dinners 25c.
 DYEING AND CLEANING. Louis The Tailor, 13 West Main St. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing. We will make your old clothes look like new.
 DECORATING. c. E. Johnson, 699 No Main. Painting and Decorating. All work given personal care. Paints, Brushes. Wall Paper.
 ELECTROLYSIS. Mary Tynan, Room 24, 1O9 Bank St. Hairdressing and Manicuring. l Superfluous hair, warts, moles, etc, removed without pain or scar.' EYESIGHT SPECIALIST. ..
 J. H. Jencks, Filter of the "So Easy" Eye Glasses. Old ones repaired. 132 F. Main.
 EAST END CARRIAGE co. P. R. Larocque, Prop, East Main St, Carriage Manufacturers. Horseshoeing, blacksmithing, re- pairing, painting. Tel.  FACTORY REMNANT CORNER. A full line of Madras, Fercales, Lawns. etc, 50 % off reg prices.
 Remember they're remnants. Cor South Main and Meadow Sts. FLORIST. John Evans, Watertown, Conn.
 Florist and Nursery.
 Cut Flowers and Bedding lants always in stock.
 GRAIN, FEED, ETC. New York Grain and Feed Store,
 116-120 Meadow St.
 A. Willner, Prop. Phone 143-3. Dr Hess's Feed and Pan-a-cea, etc.
 GRAIN, FEED. ETC. I. A. Spencer, 392-394 E. Main St. Wholesale and retail dealer in Grain, Feed. Hay, Straw, Poultry Supplies, etc. Tel 673.
 GRAIN. FEED, ETC. Joseph Pope, 52-54 Canal St. Grain, Feed, Hay, Straw and Poultry Supplies. Animal Fertilizers. Tel. 
 GALIPEAU's ORCHESTRA. J. Galipeau. .- Music furnished for weddings. recep-
 tions and private parties.
 Room 21, Citizens bank bldg. GROCERIES, FEED, HAY, ETC. Geo Barton, Oakville, Conn. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresh
 Provisions received daily. Flour, Feed, Hay, Grain, etc. GROCERIES. Dixon's Grocery, 332 North Main St. Watch space for future prices.
 Fancy and Staple Groceries.
 Premiums given away. SUGAR CURED HAMS 14c LB. Boneless Sugar Cured Hams 14c lb. Fresh Shoulders every Saturday. At Bley's Market, 228 South nain St (Corner Grand)
 GROCERIES AND MEATS. NJ. J. Wall, SOP East Main St. Drop in all cuts of Beef froI-
 to 4 cents. Free delivery. Phone. GROCERIES AND MEATS. Fred J. Lolselle.. 204 Mill st. Special-Mother's Oats 10c. Fresh Vegetables every day. Delivery. Phone 146-6. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. J. H. Hapenny, ,155-155-15g Bishop st. Pure Bottle Wines and Liquors
 for family use.
 Free delivery. Telephone.
 GERMAN MARKET. German Market, 3S6 No Main.
 Watch this space for Special Prices on Best Qualities { each week. STICKY FLY PAPER 3 sheets for cents,
 25c sheets for 70 cents. Hitchcock Hardware Co, Watertown, Conn. HARNESS AND HORSE GOODS. l.. 4. T. Petersen, 35O W. Main St. | On your way to freight depot why
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02
.HIKED AFTER
LAGGARDS
Squads From Troop Caught Un-
willing Members for the
EnCampmsnt

One blonde-headed young fellow
who works in the baker shop east OF
the Elmhirst hotel undertook to beat
the regulation OF the National Guard
yesterday and state emphatcally his
determination not to go along with
troop B to the encampment. A
o'clock when the troop mustered In
to take the baggage to the train, this
fellow was not present and Sergeant
Kirkman, who was in charge at the
time, at once detailed a squad to ar
rest an bring in the laggard. When
the bs II saw his companions COM
ing int the shop he ducked out the
back d or and started on a run down
Fillmo o street Down the alley and
down the street after him started
the squad and as the recalcitrant
trooper refused to stop when they
presented their rifles and called
Halt" they had to hike 1t after
him through streets and alleys all
over the east part before they cap
tured him. When the troop left last
night he was among those present.
Although the officers and men OF
the troop went on duty yesterday
afternoon they did not leave ANA
rillo till 2:4O this morning when
they went down on Denver No. 2.
During the evening several other
troopers slipped away from the
bunch and hoped in that way to elude
the officers. But squads were out
after them all night and none OF the
unwilling soldiers succeeded in max
ing a good getaway The squad went
to the homes Of the troopers, to the
home of certain OF their friends
where they happened to be spending
the evening, or to shows where they
we're attending the performances. Al
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02
AMARILLO YOUTH
NOW A DRAMAT|ST

w. d. Benjamin, Of the auditors
office is rejoicing this week from
the fact that Dame Fortune has
smiled upon him. For a year he has
had in preparation a three-act So
ciety drama which he has finished
and forwarded to New York for read
ing and approval. Yesterday he re-
ceiyed notice from the famous Froh-
man firm that his piece had been
accepted, they were now casting It
tor appearance early in September
and that their dramatic reader pre-.
dicted great run for this, his maid
en- efforts. The Panhandle Is glad
TO note the young mans success and
hopes that this is the beginning of a
great career as Mr. Benjamin is one
Of our best young men.
He is employed by the Santa re
railroad
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02

Wilmington, Del, July In re-
ply TO a question from represen-
tatiye of the Associated Press Judge
Gray this morning stated he had just
sent a telegram 10 the New York
Evening Journal as follows:
Il have your telegram saying It is
stated positively | will accept vice
presidential nomination, and asking
whether same is true. As have ro-
peatedly said, would not consent
to being placed in nomination as can
didate for president now say with
equal emphasis ! will under no
cumstances consent to the nomina.
tion for the vice presidency (Signed)
George Gray"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02

result OF these efforts very few OF
Troop BIS men we're not along with
the company this morning when tina
train pulled out.
Most OF the members OF the troop
we're willing TO 90 but a few Of them
had other plans which this enforced
two weeks Off seriously interferred
With, and others had reoollections,
not entirely pleasant, OF days under
the blistering sun of South Texas,
and of slumbers, after hard days
maneuvers, broken into by call to
boots and saddles" to plunge around
through tho dark across hills and
brakes as part OF the military gams
which some officer had planned out
as surprise to them.
From tho time the troop leaves
here till it returns tho officers ara
men will draw the pay OF officers
and men OF the same rank In the
regular army and they Will be in
every way subject to army regula,
lions. $s<
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02
VICE PRESIDENTIAL
POSSIBILITIES Dim
Governor JOhnSOn'S Manager in Chief on the Ground
Working ASsiduOusy TO Obtain for Him the
Presidential Nomination

previous TO the nomination NJ sher-
man,
Bryans friends are not favorable
10 Lieutenant Governor Chanler and
ne is practically eliminated from the
presidential situation. in renewed
discussion the names Of Represen-
tatiye Francis Burton Harrison Of
New York, and John b, SlanchiIeld
Of Elmira Sew York, Norman 4.
Mack Of Buffalo, were also mention
ed but Mack, who Is on the ground
floor pooh-pooh's the suggestion.
Among those NJ Tho South mention
ed in connection with the vice prosi-
dcncy Governor Robert b. Glenn, Of
North Carolina and his friends, are
already working among the delegates
as they arrive.
After meeting and perfectins a
temporary organization next Tues
day, the Democratic convention Will
adjourn out Of respect for the mem
DRY Of President Cleveland, If tho
present plans Of the committee on
arrangements are carried out. This
will not interfere with the progress
Of the convention for committees
will have been appointed before adj
journment and can proceed with
their business. The program looks
to completion Of the work Of the
convention within three days
When shown a copy Of Gray's tel
egram from Wilmington, declaring
that he would not consent to being
placed in nomination for the presi-
dency Marvel Gray, his campaign
manager said, There is nothing new
IN that telegram, 1t repeats eX city
what Judge Gray said in his letter
to the Delaware convention He has
never given his consent to being
placed in nomination before the CON
yention but his friends who realize
how we'll qualified he is to be pres
idcnt have taken the matter into
their own hands. 1t is our affair,
not his"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-07-02
Will BE BURIED TOMORROW.
John A, Young Dies After Lingering
Illness,

Early this morning John A. Young
died at his home on Lincoln street,
Arrangements are being made today
for the funeral which will be con-
Quoted from the residence on Lincoln
street tomorrow morning at 10
clock by Rev, c, n. n. Ferguson, Of
the Methodist church
Mr. Young is survived by four chill
dren In Amarillo, Mines T. L. Taught
and ] L. waller and f. z. and Paul
YOUNG, OF the Pantitorium, and by
another son who is in Denver. Mr..
Young was born in 1912, He was
tor many years citizen Of Paris in
this state and moved here less than
year ago to be with his children
and in the hope Of being benefited
by the climate. His family Is the
recipient of the sympathy Of many
friends here in their loss.