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Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-30

would get mad when he wanted things, be-
cause ne wouldn't ask for them; that made
him nervous He was not always as quiet
as when you saw him. Once saw him cut
his nails with a knife until they bled. Then
another time when he thought he was
alone, 1 saw him hold his face In his hands
as n he were suffering and then tear his
hair. Another time saw him put his hand
on a red hot stove II never occurred TO me
that he was torturing himself as eNpiation
for his sins. but one hears of such things.
Sometimes, too, ne would have fits OF rage.
one night a cat Jumped on his bed and he
grabbed Il and tore Il right in two
Was he strong physically"
"As strong two ordinary men, he
would sometimes perform feats OF strength
before visitors He would go out to the
wood pile and put his arm out and we
would heap It with wood. We could never
put enough wood on his arm to make him
take 1t down. Then he would walk into the
house with the tremendous loads, holding
his arm right out straight, but always
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-30

Annapolis Royal DR.. Robinson. who had
formerly been the Meteghan physician and
had seen Gerome shortly after he was
found. We heard. too that Judge Savary,
the well known Nova Scotian jurist and
historian, also lived in Annapolis, and that
he had written about Gerome and could
give some definite information. Even had
not that most interesting of towns. the
old Port Royal OF the French and the sec
ond European settlement on the continent
attracted us before we had ever heard OF
Gerume, this opportunity Of adding to our
record Of a strange case would now have
decided us to go TO Annapolis.
on arriving at the old town We were
told that Dr. Robinson had moved to the
western part Of Canada. In lieu OF a per
sonal interview, therefore, the malls were
resoTted to, and in the course of time the
following courteous letter reached US
DEAR SIN
Your letter was received on Saturday, aud
shall have pleasure 10 telling you all I
recollect about that mysterious GerOme.
fear time has made some Of his story little
uncertain. as nave not been IN Meteghan for
good many years, but the main points are
fairly clear 10 my memoTy.
went to Meteghsn 10 practise my profes-
sion, / think 10 April So, and the village
Was then all excited over the queer incident.
/ DO not remember how long before my arrival
the poor fellow vas found, but It must have
been during the summer Of 1881, 81 even ear
her; at any rate the general topic Of cOnyerss-
ton was about the stranger. ! was told mat
two Children went out Of their houses early In
the morning and, standing on the shore, saw a
man sitting on the rOcks some distance from
them The tides, you are probably aware,
In the Bay OF Fundy run out long way,
that Is, where the slope OF the shore is very
gradual Probably the distance from nigh
Watrr 10 low water mark Is nearly quartey
Of mile. The tide al this time was recedlng,
and the ngure was about half way from high
tld. marx where the children Nere standing,
and the water. 10 the distance ship vas
seen sailing away.
Thsy went 10 the house and told their par
4uta and they prpceede I'd 70 the beach.
come TO be there 10 tRat plight ] know non
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-30
Count EN- if You Don't Believe.

Conturor-My assistant will now guess
without assistance how many hairs any
gentlemen present has on his head
Shock Headed Member o. the Aud'sno~
How many are there on mine'
Asslstant-Two million four hundred and
ffty-seven thousand and SIX hundred and
twenty-four.
Conturor-The gentleman may count he
hairs II he likes, when he Will set mat me
number Is exact
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-30
ATTEMPTS TO
UNRAVEL THE
MASTERY OF A
FORTY YEARS
SILENCE T%

n AVE you heard about &C.
Is rorneT' was one OF the re
- sponses TO a request for in
formation concerning the
neighborhood. The place was
the MttlA Ernnnh NM "a 81
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-23
THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

federation or organic union. In the debate, the
opponents will contend that they see no serious
objection to the Articles, if adopted in good
faith, and as finality in the whole movement
that they favor most hearty good will and fell
lowship, but that from undoubted evidence the
Articles are only beginning, and that the be-
ginning must be resisted because of tie logical
and designed end. If they are defeated, the
question of concurrence and support of their
provisions will remain to be decided. There
is every prospect of long, earnest and able
debate, and if it is not il will be because
of that special grace for which all seem to be
praying.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-23
THE MODERATOR AT GREENvILLE.

number of distinguished men were nomi-
mated for the office of Moderator, DR.. W. f.
Boggs of Jacksonville; DR.. j. w. Bachman. Of
Chattanooga DR.. J. W. Stage, of Birmingham;
Hon. Bennett Fl. Young, of Louisville; and
Hon. A. G. Hall, of Nashville After spirited
contest, on the fourth ballot, the Hon. Allen
G. Hall, ruling elder of the Moore Memorial
Church, Nashville, Tenn, was elected. Of him
the GreenUiUe Daily News says
Hon. Allen G. Hall, of Nashville Tenn, the newly
elected Moderator of the General Assembly is
man whose face and bearing indicate at once a
man of strength of intellect and character, and
without having him in position of promi-
nence one can easily imagine his eminent ability
to discharge its every duty with satisfaction to ALL
life has been spent in Tennessee. He received his
preparatory education at the Webb school at Bell
Buckle, and took his law course at Vanderbilt
University. He has practiced law in Nashville for
twenty-five years, and four years ago was elected
dean of the Law Department of Vanderbilt Uni
versity which position he is filling with efficiency
He is yet young man. and while he has often
been a member of Presbytery this is the first time
he has been commissioner to General Assembly
thus making the honor he has received the greater
1t is safe to predict that he will be impartial
and just presiding officer and one who will draw
the members of the Assembly closer to him. for
with his strength of character he has that modesty
which enhances strength and which really great
men possess.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-23

1t is always pleasure to see the secular press
taking high grounds on moral and religious
subjects. 1t is sometimes the case that the
secular press seems to have clearer vision on
such issues than professionals who are supposed
to be- familiar with them, The Times Dispatch
has this to say relative to the case of Rev AL
gernon Crapsey of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, who has been tried and suspended for
heresy:
There are certain underlying principles of Chris
tianity which every Christian church must recog
nize and insist upon as fundamental and essential
The Apostles Greed is the chart of the Episcopal
Church. 1t is taught to every child in the con.
gregation, and those who to the bishop to
be confirmed must acknowledge that creed before
there can be a laying on of hands; and If com
municants must acknowledge the creed, how much
more the ministers of the church.
This is free country, and every man is en-
titled to his own creed. The law does not compel
restrain. Absolute religious liberty is guaran-
teed under the Constitution. But when a man
voluntarily connects himself with any church and
takes it's vows upon him, he must in honor live
up to his creed retire from the organization.
Surely church, however liberal It may be- can
be expected to allow its ministers to set at naught
the essentials of faith upon which it is founded,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-23
THE ASSEMBLY AT GREENvILLE.
An Editorial Letter.

an EUUOTUG LGLG6T.
The attendance on tie Assembly is large,
there being many visitors, and among these
number of our prominent men from various
parts of the South. These have probably been
attracted by the unusually important questions
that are to be considered and adjusted. While
there is great cordiality and ood-fellowslip
prevailing there is also an atmosphere of seri
BUSINESS and awe that is almost oppressive
There is feeling that whatever may be the out
come of deliberations in this Assembly, it is bat
the beginning of larger questions and new de-
partures in the future, whether for veal or
Woe
In the election of Moderator party lines did
not appear to be drawn at the beginning, but
as the balloting continued and the choice
rowed, it appeared that the federationists were
mainly supporting DR.. Boggs, of Florida, and
that the opposition, together with many who ia
vOred electing a ruling elder to the Office, were
mainly voting for Mr.. Hail. of Nashville, who
was finally elected by small majority. The
election was conducted throughout in a most
commendable spirit.
There has never been a year in the history
Of our church in which the reports Of the eXecu-
tive committees were of such gratifying ma
ture There has been great advance in almost
all departments of our work. This is attribu-
table in part to the general prosperity of the
South in its material progress; in part also
to the excellent administration by our executive
committees, and in part to the fact that con
ditions that have hampered or embarrassed our
work in past years have been finally removed.
A department of more than ordinary interest
this year is that of Geographic communication
with other religious bodies Most cordial greet
ings have been received from the highest courts
or representative assemblies of the Southern
Methodist, Northern Presbyterian Dutch Re
formed United Presbyterian, Cumberland Pres
byterian, and Reformed Episcopal Churches.
But the telegram likely to attract most at
tention is one sent by a unanimous vote to the
Northern Assembly, in which complaint is made
that under the approval of their Secretary of
Home Missions, DR.. Thompson certain
Of our churches in the West have received
offers of money on condition of transferring
their connection to that church 1t would seem
that either our polite overture must be politely
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-23


The subjects of candidates for the ministry,
and the support of our educational institutions
are receiving unusual attention. The overture
of DR.. Cecil and others, asking for annual col
lections for our educational institutions is now
under debate. The standing committees re-
port, of which DR.. Rice is chairman, recon-
mends the adoption of the substance of the
overture, but there is opposition. Pres. Fl. l..
Smith, of Davidson, made strong speech on
the subject, and quoted valuable statistics which
he had collected with much care President
Smiths figures indicated that we are behind in
the great educational movements of the day
He contrasted our growth in this department
with the combined progress of the Methodist and
Baptist Churches. He also showed that prob
ably 80 per cent. Of ministers come from de-
nominational rather than state Institutions
Rev. j. p. Robinson, of Sherman Texas had
also been gathering statistics, and by combin-
ing these with those quoted by President Smith,
showed that Southern Presbyterians were giving
about five times as much to education, per
member, as Southern Methodists or Baptists
He also contended that young men did not
turn to the ministry because of attending
church schools, but they attend church schools
because they intend preparing for the ministry.
President Smith described the high religious
ideals of the South in the past, speaking of its
people as probably the most religious in the
world, stating that conditions are now changed
that we are in crisis of transition with com
mercialism dominant, and we must adjust our
selves to it. He did not express as muck regret
at the passing of those lofty ideals, and the
incoming of the lower and more intense, as we
would have been pleased to hear. Dr. Hemphill
said there was more good sense in this address
than in any that he had ever heard.
The Caldwell case is attracting much atten-
ton. Opinion seems much divided as to its
merits so far as the merits are known. Very
sound men tell us that Mr. Caldwell is sound
in his views. He is here and his friends are
strongly attached to Kim. Those who oppose are
apparently thoroughly decided as to their duty,
and prepared to discharge it, Not enough is
known for us to have a decided opinion as to
the merits of the case or its outcome. 1t NAV
not come before the Assembly on its merits at
all. Mr.. Caldwell makes pleasant impression
on those who meet him
The Articles of Agreement are of course up
permost in the thoughts of commissioners. The
Moderator seemed to be entirely impartial in
selecting the special committee to whom these
Articles are referred, together With overtures
on the subject There were something like eight
overtures against the Articles and twelve in
favor of them. We surmse this is about the
proportionate sentiment Of the Assembly in adj
vance of discussion. We predict that the dis
cusson will win some followers for the opposi-
ton. but not enough to win The Articles will
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
CITY NEWS

The American band will give a concert tomorrow evening in Ches- hire.
 Frank Webb, who for some time has been prescription clerk at the Leonard pharmacy, Willimantic, has taken position in this city.
 Court Hancock. F. of A. will hold special meeting this evening at s o'clock at Hibernian hall, to take ac- tion on the death of Thomas Sullivan who was drowned yesterday at the East Brass Mill pond.
 Sidney J. Rouse of Frederick court, while walking on the railroad track near the Manhan canal yesterday morning, was hit by a train and thrown into the water. Tie man was bruised somewhat, but not 3eri- ously hurt.
 Over 600 attended the promenade which was given at Eagles hall on Saturday night by the Waterbury Military band. This is the first prom which the band has given in this city in some time and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who at tended.
 There will be special meeting of tho aldermen tonight to take action ol the recommendation of the board cf finance fer a special appropriation of $25,000 and to take some action relative to the Clark street extension project.
 Tickets are sell .ng rapidly for the big concert and promenade which is to be given at Eagles hall. week from next Saturday night under the auspices of the Shop Baseball league. The five teams of the league have united for this event and are striving to make the affair a grand success.
 Do not forget the popular excur- sion tomorrow under the auspices of the N. Y., N III. X H. R. R. Co. Par ticulars of which are given in nd in another column. The sale of tickets has been extremely heavy and those contemplating this delightful days outing. should purchase early. as the discontinued after the number as- signed Waterbury has been sold.
 NJ. Leverino of South Leonard street. fell from the third story of the house he lives in last night and escaped with nothing worse than a few bruises on his bands and feet. J. Kolaski another occupant of the block heard the noise and thinking some body was trying to break Into the house. he notified the police. and on going to the place, the officers discov- cred the source of the trouble and had the man cared for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Notice to the Public

NOtlCe to the Public Our prices have been run through Connecticut Food Chopper. Some are too small to see.
 lst. Free, No Boiler, Free. with a 4 or S-loaf Bread Maker at $o0O 60 days triaD.
 2Burner Blue Flame at S2.19. Can you beat it? Where? 3-Rurner $3.40 Murder! Lawn Mowers, $l.49.
 S2.5O Double Oven, $1.69. Single oven, 69c.
 Fruit Jar Rubbers. 2c per doz.
 5OO Fruit Jars to be slaughtered at cost. 6 dozen Clothes Pins, 5c.
 Compare our prices with any place on earth and we've got them beat 40 per cent. Everything goes for Spot Cash; no smiles or charge 1t goes; 1t won't pay the rent.
 I. J. Wagner & Co. CHEAPEST STORE ON EARTH
 S1 BROADWAY. Tel. 244-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
PURELY PERSONAL.

P. Freedman of the Boston Milli- nery store has gone to New York to attend the fall millinery opening.
 Mrs William Deegan and children are visiting relatives in Poughkeep- sic, N. Y.
 Mrs E. R. Farrell of New York, who was visiting Mrs c. J. Corden of East Liberty street, returned home Saturday.
 Mrs Thomas F. Ward and her niece, Miss Della Hayes, 45 Round Hill street, left this morning for a few weeks stays in Morris.
 Miss Katherine Carroll-Bergen, stenographer in the office of Mayor Thoms, is home after a few weeks vacation.
 Miss Katherine Marie Casey, clerk at the office of John Moriarty. under taken. is spending a vacation at Hastings on the Hudson.
 Miss Lenora Fielding of Meriden, who has been the guest of Miss An na Fahy. West Burton street, re- turned home yesterday.
 William H. Teller. 116 Bishop street, left yesterday for his old home in Ellenville. x. T., to join his wife and child.
 A letter from Patrick J. Cavanaugh of Bishop street says he mas been enjoying sights of Liverpool. Wales and Isle O Man. His health has been greatly improved.
 Miss Florence Johnson of Broad way and Miss Nellie c. Ferris of River street are enjoying the sea breezes of Walnut Beach and Laurel Beach.
 Dr E. W. McDonald and his son and daughters. Joseph and the Misses Margaret and Mary Mcdonald, ar rived home last night after a tour through Ireland. England and Scot land. They were accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Holohan and Miss Mary J. Russell. All enjoyed the trip. The doctor looks younger than ever and was about town to-day as full of animation as a schooIboy. He helped his brother make hay on the farm and says 1t did him more good than a month at the shore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
MAGAZINE FREE.

Subscribers to the Democrat who pay in advance can have first-class magazine free of charge. The Sep tember magazine is ready for distri- button, and every subscriber desiring to keep their name on the list should pay on or before Wednesday night. The magazine will be sent to those only who pay in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Falr to Both sldes.

Prince de Cont was not fastidious on the subject of the mass. He wished to have for his almoner the Abbe Provost, the author of "Manon Les. caut." "Monseigneur," said the abbe to him. T have never said mass" Never mind" says the prince, T never hear it"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Concordia rehearsal. Barber's union. F. A Solderers' union.
 Musicians union.
 Ladies of Maccabees. Nutmeg lodge, P, of A. Magnolia lodge, K. of P. Court Vigilant, F. of A. Painters and Decorators. Sixth division. A. o. H. St Thomas Cadets A. A. Sequses council, D. of P. Mohawk council, o. H. c. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F. Past Chief Rangers, F. of A. Mattatuck lodge, N. E. o. P. Patucko assembly, K. s. of A. Brass City lodge. N. E. o. P. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of V. Sterling commandery, U. o. G. c. A. Von Humboldt lodge, N.E.O.P Rosedale camp, 9615, M. w. of A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Volume of Water in Lake..

It would take at least eight or ten rivers like the Mississippi to contain as much water as Lake Erie. and Erie is the least of the five great lakes in that respect. Ontario covers smaller area. but more than makes up for it by greater depth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Women,s Weakness.

From business point of view, de- clares the Lady's Realm. there is noth- ing so fatal for woman to possess as accomplishments" The market is flooded with ladies of limited incomes, limited brains and tremendous quan. tity of taste"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Bl LACK
 SUITS,.

We carry an immense stock at all seasons of the year, the largest black suit stock in Connecticut. At this season we carry not on-I y full stock of light weight suits but also full line of medium and heavy weights You can select from suits in any weight and at prices from $10 to $50, single or double breasted, as these suits are all new since the fire of last February, you will find them correct in every particular, black suits last long time and you want the latest style when you buy. Black trousers, $2.5O to $65O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Genius and Brain canael.v.

Most men of genius have a high brain capacity. Lebon, on examining the skulls of 26 French men of genius, found that they yielded an average capacity of 1,732 cubic centimeters- little more than 200 in excess of the average.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
SALE OF BELT BUChJEs.

The Upson Jevelry Co announces a sale of their entire line of belt buckles. belt pins and waist sets of sterling silver and other metals at one-half of the original prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
DON'T Let It Worry Ye.

That's what you'll hear the base hall fans say when their. favorite player makes bad play. We'll, the Waterbury base ball club seems to be going down grade, but DON'T LET IT WORRY YE.s If you see man or you see several men who don't believe in drinking anything only that which intoxicates, DON'T LET IF WORRY YE, because you are not compelled to do likewise. You can drink nice tasting tea or cofree, and you can get the good quality at our store. Say, we understand our city policemen and the state ponce- men are going to play friendly game of base ball. Now if our blue coated, brass buttoned pets get the life walloped out of them, DON'T LET IT WORRY YE, because you Il see them bob up serenely with cheek enough to play the Meriden police men. If you are drinking poor bad tasting tea or coffee just because trading stamps are given with each sale. DON'T LET IT WORRY YE, De cause the people who buy such qual- ity will take tumble to themselves some day and call at our store and get the good kind. Two packages or Washing Powder with a pound or tea this week at
 pHELAN'S 1> STORE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20

Shorthand. bookkeeping. Monroe's h best. Catalogue free. 151 Bank st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-09-21
HosTETTER.

Hostetter District, Sept. 1S.-An en-
joyable party was held at, Ralph
Crow's on the 18th. About 35 were
present, the girls taking candy and
cake, the boys furnishing ice cream.
William Hedges furnished his share
of fun. Mary Burger and Roy Craw-
ford chaperoned the crowd.
s. W. Kurtz, of Bayard, had 100
bushels of potatoes off of acres.
The Presbyterian and Lutheran Sun
day schools of Minerva held picnic
in the Hostetter woods Saturday. A
good turnout and an enjoyable time
was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Kurtz, of Min
erva, were at Carson's short time
Sunday evening.
Charley Haynam has sold his upper
farm to a Mr.. Monk
Mary Carson is again attending
school at Minerva.
Our school started Monday with
Clyde Stackhouse as teacher.
Lemuel Harsh has rented the Scbo-
ry farm for the coming year.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Betz and chll-
dren were calling at Charley Hay
nam's Sunday evening.
Bessie Hostetter, of Minerva, spent
Sunday with Mary Carson.
Rev. Hedges called at Carson's on
Monday.
Mrs. why Freed is reported as re-
covering nicely from her operation
for fibroid tumor at the Aultman
hosplual, Canton.
Edward Haynam has taken q job
with a merry-go-round
Edgar Harsh and Henry Richard
took loads Of scholars to the Sunday
school picnic Saturday.
Mary Carson attended a party at
Mr.. Fry's in Minerva Friday evening.
Mrs. Carson was in Minerva Tues
day afternoon.
The scholars who needed to make
| exchange of books went in Monday
to get the new books that have been
| adopted.