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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
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 In some states prizes are being awarded to the growers of the larg- est apples. It will have to be a quince contest in Connecticut, for there are no apples here this year, New Haven Palladium.
 A beggar in New York was asked the other day why he did not go to work. He said that he could see ne reason why he should for if he did he could earn only $2 day while he was getting s5 by begging.-New Haven Union.
 Hottest shot that have been toss ed out at Mir Bryan in the presens campaign, were fired by Governor Hughes in his speech at Youngstown the other day. The governor went at the Nebraskan hammer and tongs and made one of the speeches that will be widely read.-Bridgeport Post.
 New London merchants will find no fault with the rumored intention of the president to ask that the army be raised to footing of 100, 900 instead of 60,000 as now, fol that will mean fuller garrisons at the forts of this district and an in- crease in the business the soldiers bring.-New London Day.
 The extreme prominence of any man seems inevitably to make him rod for the lightning of the crank. Here in the same day we have the information that President Roose- welt heard a bullet sing over his head, a few days ago, coupled with the arrest at Sagamore Hill of a lunatic who may or may not have had something to do with the bull. let, and the news that Judge Taft has been warned of a plot to assas- sinate him when he is elected presi- dent.-New Haven Register.
 One of these fine days the United States will have suit for damages on it's hands for permitting holdup in our great national park. Travel CTS are forbidden to protect them- selves. Arms cannot be taken into the park. The hotels and stage lines are carried on by authority of the national government and the guides and guards are its creatures As soon as citizen crosses the boundary the government takes en. tire charge of him, reducing him to absolute helplessness and .depend- ence. After this, the least the na- tional government can do is to pro- tect those it has deprived of the protection of the state governments and forbidden to protect themselves. if it cannot always protect them from violence and robbery, the least it can do is to compensate them for losses and suffering g-Norwich Rec ord.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Bryan Listed at sa2 .625.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 11.-William J. Bryan's property, referred to in his speech at Toledo, H., is valued by the county assessor of Lancaster county at SS2,625. Under the Nebraska law all property is required to be listed at actual value, Mir Bryan's personal property on. his farm and in his home is valued by, the assessor at S12,S00. The Commoner is set down as worth S19,250. His farm of about 159 acres. located four miles east of the center of the business section of the. city, was valued at $50,575 by Assessor Miller. In making this assessment he placed a valuation of $31S per acre on this farm, which is regarded as fair estimate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

The prospects are for continued ease in money for some little time
 to come. Crop demands will be easily met and business requirements are moderate and financial obliga-
 tions to be met during the next six months are such as can be easily provided for says Banker Clews. Bankers are in very conservative though hopeful mood, and only new financial proposals of the most ap- proved character find ready support. August interpretations were esti- mated at only $43,000,000, the smallest total in many months; and the total since January l aggregated S1S,O00,00O, compared with $1,- 219,000,000 the same time last year; another illustration of the severity of the panic. There is a heavy accumulation of idle funds not only at home but abroad. Gold is ,piling up in all the leading banks of the world owing to large production and dull trade. Such conditions, though the result of unsatisfactory causes, work out their own cure, and are stimulating as regards the fu- ture. Gold imports this fall are not at all improbable, since at present there is no other means of adjusting our international balances, which are running largely in our favor. Stocks may be too high, but as long as we are free from political scares or serious damage to the crops the situation will be favorable to active trading, especially, if the market re- mains under control of the present leaders, whose purpose is to create a strong and active market. The return of many noted financiers from their vacations will further promote activity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

Lilley, seems likely in the judgment of those who best know MT Tilson to prove the beginning of long and useful career of public service for Connecticut. For Mir Tilson, If elected as is almost conceded, will begin his experience at Washington at under 40, an age which promises him continuance of public service for many years under the Connecti- cut rule which seldom displaces representative who makes good. The new candidate Is a Yale man of the class of 1891, a member of White, Daggett & Tilson, one of the leading law firms of New Haven and the state, and man, who, as speak CT of the house, proved himself equal to difficult task. Education, standing at bar, practical experience in politics, character and ability which command respect, these are MT Tilson's qualifications, and they are qualifications which are almost sure to win solid success.--Ameri- can.
 Didn't Congressman Lilley have all or nearly all of these qualifica- tions, and his career in congress seems to have ended and disastrous ly to the Waterbury man. Suppose Tilson wants ts be governor next time, or in some future time. Sup pose after he gets to congress that he stirs up hornets nest in the wrong tree. There is no telling about these aspirants for political honors after they once get in the harness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
BRYAN REPLIES
 TO UNCLE JOE
Answers Charge That He Is
 a Millionaire.
ATTACKS THE SPEAKER.

Illinois Man Referred to as Favorlte
 of Predatory Corporations and Foe
 of Reform Lssislation - Leader of
 House Called Third Man In Influence
 In the Governmsnt-Nebras De-
 oiares Many Exaggerated Statements
 Have Been Made About His Earthly
 Possessions,
 Evansville, Ind, Sept. 11.-Personal attacks on Speaker Joseph c. Cannon of the national house of representa- tives were made by William J. Bryan In the course of his travels through illinois. The Democratic candidate as sailed the speaker from all sides. He charged him with being the favorite of predatory corporations and with having strangled reform legislation.
 A ten minute stay was made by Mir. Bryan at Toledo, H., in Speaker Can non's district. He repeated his re- marks at. Newton, and later on at Olney, H., where he stayed for three hours, he openly accused Cannon of telling falsehood when the speaker fixed Mir. Bryan's wealth at million dollars.
 The Democratic candidate in his speech at Olney spoke of Speaker Can non as the third man in influence in the government. Then he referred to Cannon's speech in which the speaker declared the candidate has made a million dollars selling wind and ink to the public"
 Wealth Exaggerated, Says Bryan.
 Most exaggerated statements have been made in regard to my earthly possessions" continued MT. Bryan, "but this is the first time the state ment has tsen made by any man os political standing 'or responsibility. think l am justified therefore in speak ing on the subject.''
 In great detail Mir Bryan gave fig ures showing how his money had been acquired from the day he entered con- gress until the present time. He de- nied emphatically that he was worth H,0O0,000 and fixed the amount of his earthly possessions at S15O,O0O as the extreme limit He had come by it honestly, he said, through saving a portion of his congressional salary and from receipts derived from his lectures and writings. He demanded that Speaker Cannon be as frank as him. self and tell the public whether he had made any. money through featuring and writing and to what extent his money had been hampered by strict attention to public duties. Not since the campaign began has Mir. Bryan spoken with such yehe- mence, and it is said to be the first time that a presidential candidate ever went out of his way to attack candi- date for congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

Referring to the artistic develop ment in the United States, the com missioner of fine arts for France to the St Louis exposition summed up the outlook in the prophecy that it was to the heart of our country that the future must turn for the much discussed national art. The deduc- tions made by this distinguished visitor from abroad, it would seem, even now, are being exemplified to a pronounced degree says a maga- zine writer. The trend of to-day is a shifting of the center of really earnest and serious artistic endeavor from the Atlantic to the great cen tral plain. This is evinced in every department of the fine arts. Among the crafts, the eastern man will &C., knowledge the truth of this. In ar chitecture, however, the exponent will not always be so generous, but he will at least admit curiosity, and sometimes interest, concerning achievement in the west. The sturdy western type, full of energy, frankly enthusiastic, impatient of restraint, glories in his self-appointed freedom and delights in identifying himself and his expression with his sur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
G. 0. P.'S SHIP. SAILS.
Republicans of Illinois Wasins Naval Warfare For Taft.

Chicago, Sept. 11.-With the rival pc- litical forces engaged all along the line, naval warfare" began when the cruiser" Theodore Roosevelt, which in times of peace" is huge excur- sion steamer, left Chicago manned by Republican speakers and 400 members of the Marquette club, a Republican organization of this city.
 The programme called for a meeting at Michigan City, Ind, and one at Waukegan, III. There will be meetings today at Manitowoc, Wis, and Muske- gon, Iich., and tomorrow at Traverse City, Mich.
 Among the speakers who win ad- dress the various meetings are Senator William Alden Smith and Represents tive Edward L. Hamilton of Michigan.
 The club members carried with them a congratulatory telegram from Will liam H. Taft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

E Last evening two staunch republi- cans, good level headed business men who stand high in the commun- lty were noticed coming up Grand street as the Lilley parade was head ing for South Main street. These men evidently have no use for the candidate And seemed very anxious to skip the red fire and noise, and Taft marching club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
GEO L. DEXTER & co.

Dexter & Co will go further, and will give with every package they sell their personal guarantee to re- fund the money If Dr Ames' Pleas ant Specific does not cure-a re- liable medicine at half price, with a guarantee that your money will be cheerfully returned If the remedy does not cure.
 Anyone who is suffering from liver trouble. constipation, sick head ache, indigestion, bad taste in the mouth, biliousness, specks before the eyes, melancholy, or tired feel ings. should take advantage of this offer. Messrs Dexter & Co don't know how long they will be able to sell Ames' Pleasant Specific at half price, for the sale has been some thing phenomenal.
 As the dose is diminished after the first few days bottle that you can obtain now for 25 cents, will last a month. And 1t costs nothing if 1t does not cure.
 T. L. DEXTER & CO, Druggists.
 Corner East and West Main
 Streets. Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

There are signs of a common feel ing among democrats for the nomina- tion of Mayor Thoms of Waterbury for representative at large. He is a capable man, very popular in his own part of the state, and should natural ly have a large following in Water bury, where he was elected mayor for two years in 1905 and reelected in 1907. If he is nominated and elected, the representative at large for Connecticut will still be a Water- bury man, and he would probably get more votes than any other can didate could. Also, he might make it impossible for MT LiHey to carry his own town in the vote for govern or.-Hartford Times.
 Sure thing, Mayor Thoms is prob ably the strongest democrat and the best vote puller in the state. If he is on the state ticket Waterbury will go democratic, and there are any number of people who feel sure that will cast it's vote for the democratic nominee for governor Thoms is on the ticket or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
FRIDAY, SEPT II, 1908.
Sept, II In History.

1609-Hudson discovered the river bearing his name. 1611-Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Viscount Turenne,, famous French commander, born in Sedan; killed 1875. 1S23-David Ricardo, the much abused British political economist, died; born 1772. 1S94-Pio Pico, last Mexican governor of California, died in Los Angeles; born there 1901. 1S97-Justice John Sedgwick, a noted American jurist, died; born 1929.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

Mayor Thoms of. Waterbury an- nounced last evening that he is out of the race for the democratic nomi- nation for governor. His action is being interpreted as meaning that Waterbury is getting ready to give MT Lilley rousing endorsement.- New Britain Herald.
 The rousing part of the endorse ment wasn't visible last evening, even though there was considerable red fire. burned: The reception to the candidate was anything but what was expected or looked for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Cannon Pays Respect. to eompers.

Danville, H., Sept 11.-In the pres- ence of 5000 people Speaker Joseph G. Cannon opened the campaign for re- election to congress in this his home town. For almost two hours he dis cussed the labor question, especially paying his respects to Samuel Con- pers, president of the American Fed eration of Labor, who has urged union workingmen to vote against the speak CT. MT. Cannon said he would never vote in congress for some things de manded by Gompers. f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

Yesterday was one of the warmest days thus far this month, and last evening the weather was sticky, nev- ertheless there was a heavy frost along several of the city streets. Not enough to form ice on the lake, but still heavy enough to blight the bloom of the lilley. .'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Eer.k.r M,ke. Call on Iaft.

Cincinnati. Sept. 11.-senator Fora ker paid call on Judge Taft at the latter's office for the purpose of dis cussing politics. The senator told Judge Taft that he is working for his success and offered his services at any time they shall be wanted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
France. spanI,h Note on Morocco.

Paris, Sept 11.-It is officially an nouneed that the Franco-Spanish note relating to the Moroccan situation has been definitely. drafted and sent to Madrid for verifcation. after which t will be immediately comuunIcated t
 the powera
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
Cut This Coupon Out and use it
 at Once.

This coupon entities the hoid- CT to one soc package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness, at half price, 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where it does not cure.
 GEO L. DEXTER 6 co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup does not constipate like most of the old fashioned cough cures, but on the other hand it gently moves the bow els and at the same time heals irri- tation and allays inflammation of the throat. Sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 6:12, rises 5:33; moon rises 7:20 p. m.; moons age 16 days; 2:37 D. m., moon in conjunction with Saturn, passing 21a degrees south of the planet from west to east.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

De Wits Little Early Risers are small pills, easy to take. gentle and sure. Sold by Buckingham Phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

The nomination of MT Tilson for congressman at large in place of Mr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-11

IF YOU WANT A solid Boys School Shoe and Solid Comfort then get them Aat Frank Eraber's Bird and Shoe Store, TIT South Main St. Will have first shipment of Gold Fish and Canary Birds September 8.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
DEATH SUMMONS
BISHOP TIERNEY
He Displayed Great Vitality After
a Stroke Of ApOp|exy
r. a IL

Hartford, Oct. 6.-The long and busy
life Of Rt Rev. Michael Tierney, bish-
op Of Hartford, ended yesterday after
noon. when he succumbed to the stroke
Of apoplexy which bore him down on
Saturday evening. In the sick room at
the time were gathered many of the
priests Of the diocese. in addition to the
clergymen of the household and of st.
Joseph's cathedral, a nun Der of mem
bers of religious orders and the imme-
date relatives of the prelate.
The end had been expected since Sun
day night yet only an hour before dea tn
came the physicians had marvelled at
the vitality of the patient and even
thought he might live several hours
There had been three sinking spells
during the day, but slight rally fol
lowed. Bishop Tierney did not regain
consciousness, which left him early on
Sunday, and he died peacefully and
with smile on his face.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
Auto Wreck Near Tarrytown.

Tarrytown, N. Y, Oct. 4.-The auto
mobiles of F. w. Sparks, lawyer of A
Court street, Brooklyn, and John Gross
of Manhattan, collided on Broadway
near the country place of William Rookie
Teller this afternoon and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sparks and Mr.. and Mrs. Gross were
thrown out. The women were badly
cut about the head. They were brought
to Tarrytown, where they were attended
by DIR. E. NJ. Brandt and ,afterward left
for New York.
Each of the machines lost two wheels
and the gearings were badly bent. The
accident was said to have been caused
by MIR. Gross's car, which, driven by Mr..
Gross, tried to cut.across in front of MIR.
Sparks's car. Both were going fast
N. Y. Sun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
WEST CORNWALL.

Beautiful weather and everyone i'm
proving the time. Many are gathering
their apples and good crop is promised;
if prices were only higher they would
help out good deal
Mrs. A. w. Bingham and son Arthur
went to their home in New York city
last Saturday.
Mrs. E. B. Peck spent Sunday at 6. L..
Towner's in Bridport.
Loren Richards of Middlebury was at
NJ. E. Twitchells early in the week.
G.. d. Barker and wife have been quite
i'll but are better now.
The children in district No. 5 are
coughing badly and the trouble has been
pronounced whooping cough and many
homes are quarantined. Some think it
is caused by smoke and dust which has
irritated the glands of the throat, pro-
ducing inflammation nothing serious as
yet.
Word has come from Boston that
Sarah Keller of this town, who is in a
hospital in that place, is doing as well as
could be expected after an operation for
appendicitis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
THE MORGANS.

The Morgans were again to the front,
the Brattleboro fair:
General Gates, paragon of equine
beauty, who has been called the hand
soonest Morgan stallion in America, was
at the head of the exhibit from the gov
eminent breeding station in Weybridge,
this State. General Gates is a solid
black stallion, and although he is IA
years old he has all the vigor, dash and
nerve force of youngster when led out
for exhibition. He was bred by Joseph
Battell of Middebury. His sire is Den
ming Allen, son of Honest Allen by Ethan
Allen, son of Black Hawk, by Sherman
Morgan, son of the original Justin Nor.
gan. His dam was Fanny Scott, sired
by Revenue, Jr., son of the famous race
horse, Revenue. General Gates is of the
Vermont Black Hawk type, of high
finish and graceful action and his pro-
geny, to a remarkable de- rec, have the
symmetry and contour of form which
distinguish the Black Hawk family.
General Gates is full brother of Lord
Clinton, with race track record of
2.0S4, and trial In 2.05. General Gates
was never trained for speed. He is
about Is hands high, weighing slightly
over 1000 pounds He was picked by the
government experts when they estab-
lished the Morgan experiment station as
the ideal stallion among all the Morgans
of this country, to be used in breeding
and intensifying the desirable Morgan
characteristics.
| The Morgan mares and fillies shown
with General Gates were all beautiful
animals, by names as follows: Babe, by
Bob Morgan; Marion Gates, Helen
Gates, Carrie Gates, Ellen Gates and
Eleanor Gates, all daughters of General
Gates; Ellen, by Rocky Mountain.
People sat up and took notice in de-
cided fashion when the government Nor
gans Were led upon the track, each ami
NAL in ribbon brides, being guided by
grooms attired in solid white costumes
with white hats, the grooms carrying
white whips.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
Grange Day at ohio State Fair.

Patrons Of Ohio are eagerly looking
forward to our annual gathering on
the state fair grounds at Columbus.
which occurs this year Wednesday
and Thursday. Sept. and 3. Head
quarters will be at Grange hall. in the
administration building, where every
provision will be made for the com
fort of visiting Patrons. Let all who
have ever been within our gates. but
who may have lost active connection
with the Order, come and renew their
fellowship and learn what great
strides are being made by the grange
along social, educational and economic
lines. Prominent Patrons will be pres
ent, and interesting exercises will be
arranged. The Ohio state board of
agriculture has in the past proved
a gracious host and will spare no pains
this year to make our reunion a red
letter day in our memories. Come and
bring your friends. Leave your pack
ages and wraps at headquarters. See
the great exposition and renew and
extend your acquaintance.-F. A. Der
thick, Master Ohio State Grange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09
STATE NEWS.

The golden wedding of the Reverend
and Mrs. Gemont Graves will be cele-
brated at their residence at SO Colchester
Avenue, Burlington, on Wednesday
Oct. 20. They will be happy to receive
their friends from four till six on that
day. Mr.. Graves was for five years
pastor of st. Stephens Episcopal church
in this town, and was student in Mid
dlebury College.
The Womans auxiliary of st. Steph-
ems will give missionary tea Thursday
afternoon, October 10 at four o'clock in
the chapel, when the Rev. and Mrs.
j. w. Chapman will speak on their work
in Alaska. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all.
w. H. Dow has been showing three
large fine apples this week that were
picked, with sixteen others, from one
inch limb of a tree on the Samuel
Hendrick place in Ripton. OF the nine
teen apples, not one was less that 13
inches in circumference and none weigh
ed less than - ounces.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09

Weisbecker, "the Provision King of Har-
lem," and a fast machine which it
CHANGED to encounter, resulted yesterday
afternoon in the death of Mr.. Weis'
becker and probable fatal injuries to his
wife and his friend, Louis Ungrich.
Mr.. Weisbecker died from fractured
skull three hours after the accident.
His wife and Mr.. Ungrich, injured in
identically the same manner, were still
alive in the Engewood Hospital last
night, but there was little hope for their
recovery. Ungrichs wife, suffering
from scalp wounds and shock, and Felix
Froiet, French chauffeur, who had
four ribs broken and was injured in
ternally, are also at the hospital in a
serious condition. They probably will
recover.
The accident occurred because a rear
tire on the Panhard car exploded while
it was running at the rate of forty five
miles an hour behind the other machine.
The loss of the tire caused the car to
skid. 1t shot across the road into the
curb, plunged forward until it struck an
electric light pole, and even then was
going so fast that it turned a head-on
somersault-the tonneau rising and
striking the pole after the front of the
machine has struck, and forcing the for
ward wheels back and underneath.