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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
: It Was A Dream.

When a certain divine was a young CT man and chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania. like other ministers who filled that position. he was much troubled over the apparent lack of at tention from the students during the morning exercises in the chapel. The exercises hardly ever continued for more than fifteen minutes. Some of the students were in the habit of talk ing their books into the chapel and studying there during the services to make up for their tardiness of the night before fin not preparing their Ies- sons. The young chaplain was desirous of breaking up the habit. so one morn ing preceding his customary five min utes' address he spoke as follows:
 Young gentlemen. last night dreamed I was here in the chapel ad- dressing you. Ard as I spoke I saw every eye fixed upon me. every man attentive. while in all the chapel thera was not book opened, and then l new 1t was q dream.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
His Mother.in.Iaw Won.

By one of those queer marriage set dement's sometimes made in England a young man agreed to pay his wife's mother s100 on the first day of each year. He settled in Canada, and when he came to make the remittance he deducted the amount of the postage and sent her only $99yS4. The mother in-law insisted that she must have the other Is cents. and after they had quarreled by mail about 1t for a month or two she had her attorneys bring suit against him in the Ontario courts. She made him pay. too. and stuck him for the cost of tine action, though she was obliged to fee her own lawyers. The total expenses of this sixteen cent lawsuit were said to be exactly s612. most of which fell upon the economical son-in-law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
RESERVOIRS FILLING
Branch Goes Up Thirteen Inches and East Mountain Two
 and a Bali.

Superintendent Kennedy talked with Democrat reporter over the phone this afternoon and his voice was much more pleasant than 1t has been for many weeks, although to give him his due he showed a lot of courage during the impending water famine, and while he was prepared to dip into the Mad river or any oth- CT good place in case the worst came, he was of the opinion right along that such course would not be nec- essary. The superintendent said to- day chat the rainfall up to noon to- day amounted to 1.69 of an inch of water, and raised the Branch 13 inches, the most substantial addition to the supply since May 30. The East Mountain reservoir went up two and half inches and it is hoped
 
 present at least. MT Kennedy takes that view of the case and said that the order not to use city water to run elevators except within certain hours will be removed tomorrow and the elevator man will again go up and down as often as he pleases. The storm started last night in the form of snow and sleet and continued that way until about 3 o'clock this morning when it started to rain. It came down in torrents and those who heard it to say nothing of those who were out under it will be sur prised to hear that the water is not flowing over the spillway at the Branch. The so-called weather pro- phet who announced that we would have no rain to speak of until after March 22, has not been seen since the deluge commenced, but it is con- mon rumor about town that he must have heen suffering from an attack of brain storm when he made that wild statement. A man who prob- ably knows something about such things-the other fellow was a con- plete failure at the business-said that We have full moon to-day and that in his opinion it will rain more or less right along until we have an- other change. One thing is certain, anyway, there was a good rain, so that while nobody may know how much more we will have during this storm, we ought to be very thankful for the little we have received. It came at the eleventh hour, too, and saved the water department lot of trouble and expense in rigging up a pump, something which would have to be done the present week if the dry spell has been broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
GARCIA FAMILY MURDER
May Have Been Slain to Prevent
 Their Testimony.

Trinidad, Col, Dec 7.-Another theory of the murder of four mem bers of the Garcia family, who were killed with an axe in their home oh ranch near Troy, about 90 miles from here, and in connection with which crimes posses are searching for Francisco Martinez, alias Jesus Barela, is given by the authorities here 1t is stated that Martinez was suspected of murdering Rovaldo Martin, wealthy sheep raiser. whose dead body was found lying beside the road leading to his ranch last August Efforts to fasten the crime upon Martinez were unsuccess,, ful however. The theory is that the Garcia family might have become possessed of evidence pointing to Martinez as guilty of the Martin murder and that they were slain be- cause of this supposed knowledge.
 The disappearance of the seven year old daughter of the Garcias is still mystery. Many believe that she was abducted by Martinez be- cause of his infatuation for her and. is being held prisoner. Another view is that the girl escaped from the house during the murderous as- sault and fed A blizzard has been raging in the territory adjacent to the scene of the crime and but lit- tie hope is entertained that the girl can survive if she is wandering alone or hiding somewhere on the prairies.
 No word has come from the posses and none expected soon, as the country oye which they are search. ing is thinlt settled and there is nu quick means of communication.
 It is feare, that if any of the na. tive Mexican posses comes upon Martinez theA will lynch him on the spot. The ca cia family was highly respected and we'll known through out the countr and there Is strong feeling over tn, murders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
BOTH FOUND DEAD
Two Girls 10 New York Who De- cupied Room Together ia
 East Site Tenement.

New York, Dec 27.-Two Jewish girls were found dead from inhaling Illuminating gas to-day in little room which they occupied together in an east side tenement. They were Molly and Ida Kaplan, respectively 19 and IT years of age. Last night it was rainingf and the wet clothing which they had washed was hung out to dry in the little room on line stretched from gas jet to wall. In some manner during the night the weight on the line caused 1t to slip turned the gas cock and flooded the room with the deadly vapor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Commission Finishes Work.

Halifax, N. S., Dec 7.-The com mission which has been Investigating the marine and fisheries departments throughout the dominion has closed its sittings in Halifax and has ad- iourned to meet in Ottawa for the general session. The inquiry into lthe conduct of the steamship Lady Laurier last year might have been avoided had the officials given the proper notification of an uncharted rock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Began Sessions To-day.

Denver, Dec 7.-President Roose- velt's commission on country life, consisting of Kenyon L. Butterfeld, president of Massachusetts Agricul- tural college. Amherst, Mass. Henry Wallace of Des Moines, Iowa, and c. J. Blanchard of Washington, D. C., began it's sessions here at g o'clock this morning, hoping to finish it's work in this city to-day Many pro- fessors from the agricultural college at Fort Collins, besides some 200 farmers from aver the state had been delegated or invited to attend the meeting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Siam, W.ioht. and M...vr...

In Siam the liquid measure used is derived from cocoanut shell which is capable of holding 80 tamarind seeds. and twenty of these units equal the capacity of a wooden bucket. In dry measure S30 tamarind seeds make one .k'anahn." and twenty-five "k'anahn" make one sat-" or bamboo basket: eighty asat- make one 'kwien." or cart. This is an example of the prim- live origin of most units of weight and measures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
RECORDS ARE SMASHED.
Score of the Bicycle Racers at Two
 O'Clock.

Smashing all hour records except the fifth, the sixteen teams kept up a terrific gait in the six days inter- national bicycle race which began four minutes after midnight at Madi' son Square Garden this morning. The only team to suffer the loss of a lap was Brocco and Labrousse. Brocco was pacing the bunch at the end of the first hour when the old record was eclipsed by three laps. During the second hour while La. brousse was relieving his partner he was unable to keep up the pace and consequently was Tapped. . The racers were two iaps ahead of the record for the second hour, five laps for the third, one mile seven laps for the fourth and one mile eight laps for the fifth. Then thcy eased up little and were five laps behind the record for the sixth hour. By continuous sprinting during the seventh hour they established the new figures of 163 miles , laps, which is nine laps ahead of Elke's and Netherlands record made in 1900.
 There were several spills during the morning, but none of the riders was incapacitated, although several were severely shaken up. In wild sprint started by Moran just before the end of the eighth hour and which continued for 27 minutes, the standing of the leaders was given severe shake-up. Faber and La Fourcade lost 12 laps being outrid. den all the way. Brocco and La Brousse lost six more laps. Downing and Hollister, Walthour and Root, Devonovitch and Drobach and Gal win and Wiley lost one lap each dur ing the sprint. Every man in the 16 teams was on and off the track doz- en times during the 27 minutes.
 At 9 o'clock the leading teams had made 206 miles laps, two miles and two laps more than the best previous record which was made by Elkes and Mcfarland in 1900.
 The standing of the teams at that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Influence of Pluck.

The blindest, the most purely instinc- tive, effort of mere pluck has a lifting power and deserves our thankful ad- miration. Every degree and every form of courage tends to raise the whole tone of life within the range of it's influence in proportion to the amount and the quality of the endurance exer- esed.-Hibbert Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
The Panama Bonls.

Washington, Dec 7.-Secretary Cortelyou to-day announced that the Panama canal bonds had been sold at an average of $102.436S. The lowest accepted bid was at s102.- 277S. There was 159 accepted bids amounting to $30,00O, 900; G72 bids were rejected amounting to $72,- SOS,S00. The total number of regu- lar bids therefor was S31 subscribe ing for $102,S0S, 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Will Finish To-day.

Omaha. Neb, Dec 7.-The a'tor- neys for the defense in the trial O. Charles E. Davis for the alleged murdes' of Dr Frederick Rustin an nounctL this forenoon that they ex- pected to finish the testimony early to-day. The state will put on but few witnesses in rebuttal. Ii Is thought the case will be in the hands of the iury some time to-morrcw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
SAFE BLOWN UP
Burglars Got $2,soO Worth oi Swsg From a Rsrlierd
 Store.

Hartford, Dec 7.-Burglars blew the safe in the jewelry repair shop Of W. c. Coexter on Pearl street last night and got away with $2,500 worth of property. The burglars left their tools behind. The job was sklllfully and quietly done indicat- ing that they were professionals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
City Election at Rockville.

Rockville, Dec Rockville is holding It's annual city election to- day but as only ward officers are to be chosen this year, the general tick ct having been elected last year for two year term. little interest has been shown In the contest. Three councilmen and two aldermen are to he named
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
His Phenomenal Luck.

"You say he is lucky?" 'a "You bet"
 "In what does his luck consistT' Marriage, you see, is his hobby" "Well?"
 Every woman he marries gets a al yorce,~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Doors are Closed.

Springfield. Mo. Dec 7.-The Ma tional Exchange bank with capital of s100.000 did not ope nto-day. A notice posted on the doors said she band had been closed by direction of the comptroller of the currency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
HIGH FIGURES
Whei IL Is GolDg 10 Cost 10 Run This Government The Com.
 ipg Year
ESTIMATES FOR 1910

Washington, Dec 7.-The secre- tary of the treasury to-day transmit ted to congress the book of estimates of appropriations required for the service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910.
 The following shows by depart ments the estimates for the fiscal year 1910 and the appropriations for the fiscal year 1909, the latter in cluding the deficiency, miscellaneous and permanent annual appropria- tions:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Wooden,

Tenement Tessie-And de novel says de heroine had willowy form, used to pine for her lover and would spruce up when she seen him coming freo de gate. Shanty Sue-Gee, where did she work-in a sawmill?-Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
DIED IN HIS OFFICCE
Lieutenant Torre.', Inspector of De-
 partment of Visayas.

Manila, Dec Lieutenant Coll onel zerah W. Torrey, inspector gem eral of the depot of visayas died sud- denly in his office at Iloilo to-day probably from heart failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Ecn to 1a nruree. Relnu.

Norfolk, Neb, Dec There was fall of temperature to l3 degrees below zero this morning in northern Nebraska.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07

The storm is central this morning near Buffalo, N. Y. It is producing cloudy weather with rain or snow and high winds in the eastern DOT tion of the lake region and along the Atlantic coast north of IIatteras. The storm will move eastward to- day and be followed by clearing and colder weather tonight Tuesday and Wednesday will be fair and quite cold.
 The temperatures are below zero In the upper Mississippi valley. Freezing temperatures extend as lar south as Memphis,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TO RENT-Four rooms, all improves ments. Inquire 19 Ridge st.
 12-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Clear ing and colder tonight; Tuesday fair and colder: fresh to strong south west to west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07

The nine IeduIHs tean' !" o'clock had gone 311 miles and 5 laps. Logan and Downey had los. one lap. The relative positions of the other teams were unchanSei, with the exception of the Brocco and Labrousse combination. which had fallen several miles to the rear. The best previous record was 30s miles and 5 uaps made by Bikes and Mo Farland in 1900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-07
Estimates Appropriations

Totals. $S42,40S,94S$543,629,393 The estimates for 1910 exceed the estimates for 1909 by $57,000,676.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
ICE SINKS Il TUGBOAT.
Cre5c Leaps Into Water and Is
Rescued by Other TesseIs.

The tug Golden Rule belonging to the White
Star Towing Company. sunk in NeVtoWn Creek.
near Grand street, Williamsburg. last night after
her bow had been in by several large cakes
of ice that hampered her passage up the river The
crew consisting of a captain. engineer, fireman
and three deCkhands, Ieaped overheard and were
picked up by other boats, suffering no discomfort
except an icy bath.
When the accident happened the Golden Rule
was towing large schooner laden with lumber
All through the creek the passage was d1ffcult on
account of frequent ice jams that blocked the way
and at times almost stopped the progress OF the
boats Near Grand street the ice pack became par
ticularIy dense. Gathering speed in a stretch or
omparativey clear water, the boat ran at fuii
speed TO force a passage. Suddenly there was a
crunching sound in front, then noise OF splinter
ing wood and the boat began to sink
Thomas W. McCafferty, the captain, at once put
the helm to port and made for the shore. He had
not gone far, however before he saw that his boat
was lost and ordered all hands, including the en-
gineer and fireman, deck. AS the hull sank
lower and lower the engineer, the fireman, the
deckhands and last of all the captain leaped INTO
the water Several boats were near when the crash
occurred and when they heard the whistles for as
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
POLICYHOLDER'S SUIT UP.
Mast Shoe Cause for Restraining
Mutual Reserre Collections.

Judge blanchard in the Supreme Court yesterday
ordered Moses Garfunkel, q pocyhoder of the
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company who has
brought action against that company. to show
tomorrow why the company should he re-
strained from collecting premiums. liens and other
charges from him Of its assessment policy
holders.
Mr. Garfunkel. through his counsel. William Hep
burn Russell made application to Judge Blanchard
for permanent injunction restraining the company
from making increased premiums which have been
charged against assessment policyholders rev lien
charges and from voting the proxies in the possess
sion of its officers TO adopt proposed amendments
holders meeting on February IS for that purpose.
The board of directors OF the Mutual Reserve held
a meeting December Is and voted to charge
against assessment policyholders liens the
amount of 81 3,134 This action taken to make
the company solvent, for before the meeting the
Mutual Reserves actuary George D. Eldridge had
reported that there impairment of that
amount. The directors thought it proper assess
the assessment policyholders and thus make good
this impairment by throwing the entire burden on
their shoulders.
Garfunkel holds q policy of the assessment class
for s. e,o and was informed by the Mutual Reserve
that he must pay special CALI of s39.0S before
March 2 and that his bimonthy premium now
SOS q much more than before If he paid the in
creased rate the of carrying s1,Go1 policy in
the Mutual Reserve would be sl5732 year.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
DE1TH MYSTERY CLEARS.
II. II. Barnard, Lumber Dealer,
Victim of ErDOsure, Coroner Says.

The mystery surrounding the death of Henry
Harris Barnard a lumber dealer and former d.
rector of the Twelfth Ward Bank, whose body
was found in a we'll Bedford. was cleared up
Yesterday when Coroner Squire of Westchester In
formed the New York authorities that death had
been the result of exposure. Mr.. Barnard lived
with his wife at No IS Central Park West, and
shortly after the financial troubles last fall he
went to the sanatorium of DR.. II. F. Sharp, at
Katonah, for his health.
Last Friday Mr. Barnard decided he was feel
ing much better. and made preparations to return
TO his home. started out for walk and
seemed in good spirits. When he did not return
DR. Sharp became alarmed and organized
searching party. Footprints were found around
an old well. in which the frozen body of the lum-
herman was discovered Every effort was made
by the Bedford authorities to keep the matter a
secret. IT was rumored that Barnard had been
murdered.
Barnard was siXty-tUo years old and had been
interested in numbering in this city for the last
twenty years. lie member of the Church
f.. Gates Lumber Company, secretary of the Oak
Point Land and Dock Company, member of the
Chamber of Commerce. a director of the Bronx
Title and Mortgage Company and was interested
in number of other business concerns.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
SUBWAY LEGISLATION.
amendment to Rapid Transit 4ct
To Be Introduced.

Relying opinion Of its law committee that
the referendum of 1894 did bind the city TO the
building Of subways at public expense other than
those for which plans and consents had been OBJ
tanned the Allied Real Estate Interests will present
in the Legislature next week amendment to the
rapid transit act giving the Public Service Com
mission the right To. grant franchise for the
building of subways by private capital.
The amendment will provide that the city. after
the expiration of twenty five years. shall have the
right to purchase the property at reasonab BILE
valuation. 1t also provides sinking fund from
the franchise rentals for the purchase of the prop
erty.
Speaking of the position taken by the Allied
Real Estate Interests. Allan Robinson the pres-
dent, said yesterday:
An amendment to the rapid transit act permit
capital can be made without contravening any
vote Of the people or setting aside their ex-
adopted by the association in its amendments
10 the rapid transit act which it nill submit
sell us francbse for an4 W 1enrtbT nerioS oF time
the sale of the franchise for twenty-five years
at any wi time thereafter w lease of cT b
subway for twenty-five years is not in any
chise for that specic perod The erenee enc is a
sentimental one only. and at this time should not
be considered in view Of the present great need
for subways.
Chairman Wilcox. OF the Public Service Commits
sion. said last night that he did It would
be proper for him 10 express opinion either on
the contention Of the Allied Real Estate Interests or
the proposed amendment. He referred. however
to the recommendation for legislation made in the
report of the Commission to the Legislature
which shall give TO the local authorities and this
Commission the power to allow construction and
operation of rapid transit lines by private COM
panies upon payment of part of the earnings the
city other proper terms. and with a reservation
10 the city of the privilege to purchase any time
after certain period. not more than twenty or
twenty-five years. and without any payment for the
franchise itself
il is understood that the Allied Real Estate In
terests is preparing an amendment which will give
the Public Service Commission the power to grant
franchises for operation longer than the twenty
year period operative.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-12
BONNER RPLANS REFORMS
Busy First Day for Nezc Head Of
Fire Department.

Hugh Bonner the new head of the Fire Depart
ment. assumed his duties yesterday. and before the
day was over had planned number OF reforms.
His office in fire headquarters was filled with floral
pieces and Commissioner Bonner. hardly looking
his sixty-eight years. remained there all day
The men all right said Commissioner Bon
ner. and l going to see that they get the
equipment to carry out their work" The new
Commissioner did not want to discuss the subject
of rotten hose II reason. he said why
this city should have big fire, some people say
Is surely due. If the proper precautions are taken.
I don't fear the skyscrapers, and l am going TO
train the men work right in the air. The
school of Instruction. established the first one IN
the department-is my hobby, and am going to
enlarge it and teach the men to fight any kind Of
blaze. l think that the citizens of New York need
have no fear result. OF course. all of these
things will take time, but with the men behind me
everything will work out successfully.
A rumor, which seemed to have no Particular
birthplace, the effect that Commissioner Bonner
would hold his present post only for q short time
on account Of his health was prevalent around the
CITY Hail. When Mayor Mcclellan asked If
such was the case he replied: by means. 1
think that Mr.. Bonner is the best man for the
place and hope that he will be Fire Commissioner
for many years. When the new Commissioner was
asked II he had accepted the place Professionally he
said: looking for the office. but as it was
offered to accepted 1t and will undertake to do
the work as long my health holds out"
Commissioners Bonner said he would endeavor to
carry out the recommendations made before the
recent board of inquiry. had fault to find
with Chief Croker, although he was ousted from
the post of chief in 1899 to make room for Croker.
who is Richard Croker's nephew, There was 10
indication yesterday that there will be any change
in the office of chief.
The announcement that Bonner had been made
Commissioner received with qualification by the
fremen I'VE want a man at the head of the de-
partment" said captain yesterday, who KNOWS
the ropes and knows just what the game Is Bon
ner knows this department from the bottom up and
he knows when man is getting a raw deal, ana
will see that he gets a chance: but we don't stand
much chance with guy whose knowledge Of the
department is acquired from seeing the apparatus
his front door