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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

Past experiences have not been wanting to impress the great lesson of fire-waste upon the American peo- pie. Witness the great Chicago fire of 1871, says a writer in the Engineer ing Magazine, in which l-3 square
 miles of buildings were destroyed. in- volving the loss of s19O, O0O, ,0O0 and
 256 lives. and the wrecking of fifty six insurance companies; the Boston fire of 1872, laying waste 65 acres with a loss of ssO.00O. 900; the fire at Jacksonville. Fla, in 1901. with a loss of s1O,0OO. 900; the Paterson. \. J., fire of 1902, involving a loss of sS.000,0 the Baltimore con- fagration of 1904. destroying 140 acres of buildings at a loss of over $50, ,000. .000: and now the San Fran cisco calamity, said to approximate over s2o0,O00.000 in property loss. Surely the list is sufficiently impres- sive to be taken to heart. but even these figures do not tell the whole story of our national fire waste in the United States. Many other con- fagrations of lesser extent and fires in individual buildings have increas- ei the total. year by year, until in 1904, insurance tabulations show that the total loss by fire in the Unit cd States was s23O. 900. .OOO. or an average daily loss of ss3O.O0O. In the seventies. the annual fire loss was approximately ss0.00O. 900: in the eighties. about s1OO. GOO. 900: while in the nineties the yearly figures av- eraged nearly s15O. .O00. 900. Or. to show even more plainly what this stupenious drain upon the resources of the country really means. take the actual losses of fire tzbulated by the national board of fire underwriters, and it will be found that in the past years. no less than s3.- se0. .O0o.eo0 worth of property has been sscriaed to this national waste. This great total may bs better sp- rrrcistsd if compsrsdNto the national dest of the United stAtes. which. a. the highest point ever rresehed. on ru-v i. 1888. auouute(to y1.73s.- zss.1ss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
THURSDAY, JUNE ., 1906.

Vice President Fairbanks and the late President Mckinley were bosom friends for many years and Mir Fair banks, since the death of the martyred president, has never failed to send flowers to be placed on his grave at Canton on Memorial day. Following out this custom, MT Fairbanks sent this Decoration day some beautiful flowers to be placed on Mir McKinley's s grave. Mir Fairbanks also journeyed to New York to attend meeting of the Mckinley Monument Commission, of which he is president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

The rate bill probably will not be enacted into law for some time. As the conference report now stands, it is objectionable to men in both the senate and the house of representa- tives. In the senate points will be made against it because the conferees have injected new legislation into the measure. One or two of the provis- ions of the report were rejected by the senate, and two others, at least, never have been passed upon by either the senate or the house. If the report should be sent back to conference, it may be week or ten days before it finally is agreed upon again. Meantime the protests of the railroad people against the anti-pass provision may be considered, but in the present temper of congress the likelihood is that no change in the provision will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
HELPING THE POOR FILIPINO

The advocates of the Philippine tariff bill, who are nothing if not sen- timental toward the Filipinos and distrustful of the good faith of those who oppose the bill, are active agaln. The New York Times voices their desire to obtain the passage Of the bill, even if the president is reduced to intrigue and chicanery to accom- plish it. The rumor of deal between "railroad senators" and the presi- dent. whereby the president was to yield to a broad court review in re- turn for support of the tariff bill, is declared by the Times to have about it, "a faint and unpleasant, odor Of [ intrigue" but it proceeds to Justify such an arrangement on the ground that both bills ''are for the public in- terest." The president will hardly thank his friend in New York for this kind of support. The Times proceeds to describe those opposed to the Phil ippine bill as stubborn representa- tives of greedy interests" and it stands ready to swallow without question any plan, however unpre- dented, that will foil them"
 Our contemporary should study the Philippine question a little long CT before accepting with such frantic zeal the theory that the Philippine tariff bill will be a panacea, or even measurable help to the islanders. LOW many poor, downtrodden Fili- pinos are looking to Washington with anxious eyes, waiting for the removal of the barriers so that they may pour upon us their sugar and tobacco? Does the Times know whether the relief" afforded by the Philippine bill will go into the hands of the Filipinos? If it does, it owes dutf to the public to tell how much will reach them, and by what process Are the Philippines part of the For tunate Isles, where trusts and com binations are unknown, and where every plantation is an independent concern? The Times appears to think withholding information that would be of great value to congress and to the country. Congress has asked for this information from every respon- sible person connected with the gov ernment of the Philippines from the president down." and the answer Is still to be received.
 A reduction of the tariff on Phil ippine sugar would be a fine thing for the sugar trust. which is the only importer of raw sugar in the coun- try. Does the Times mean, when it describes the inaction of congress as gross. eontemptible, cruel. and i'm pudent." that the poor sugar trust is being mistreated? Or does the Times imagine that reduction of the tarif on Philippine sugar would not only place money in the hands Of our shirtless wards in the islands. but re- duee the price of sugar to the domes- tic consumer? If it does. it has only to inquire whether our concessions to Cuba and the sugar trust resulted in lower prices to the consumer in this country.
 The proper way to help the Fili- pinos is to give them homesteads and educate them. so that they may be- come producers and able to look after and govern themselves. But that may be too practical for the New York Times.-Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

A
 CAME FROM BENEATH THE BED.
 AND HE WAS SEIZED BY THE
 ANKLE.
 warm weather affect my health? Abs surd! will get to bed early, and a good sleep will soon make new man 3f me-"
 The worthy inspector reached his lbode at length, and sank wearily into . chair. After supper he felt great ieal more cheerful. and. signing con- tentedly, he got into bed and was soon asleep
 It was midnight. Suddenly Inspector Foulon sprang ike a flash from his bed. Some one dad hit him across the face with a stick. With an angry exclamation he lighted lamp and turned round pre- pared to deal harshly with his as- ,ailant.
 The room was empty.
 The inspector passed his hand across his forehead in a vague man. ler.
 "Heavensl" he murmured, "can I have had a sunstroke. and dreamt that some one hit mel"
 Greatly mystified, he again sought his couch. and extinguished the light Not five minutes afterward he re- ,eiyed A second blow.
 Insjector Foulon was a man of &C., ion. He rose, lit his lamp. and seized his regulation sword and re- yolver which lay close at hand.
 But nothing was visible which could be either carved with the sword or shot with the revolver.
 The inspector began to fear that the heat had affected his reason.
 Suddenly long. hairy arm came from beneath the bed. and he was seized by the ankle.
 The next moment an orang-outang, belonging to a naturalist living on the ioor above the inspector. sprang out ind made for the window which, ow- ing to the warm weather. was open.
 Inspector Foulon turned the re- rolver on his visitor. but. his nevres being rather shaken. the shooting was poor
 The orang-outang escaped unharmed to a neishboring roof. where 1t was subsequently captured
 The inspector called on the natural ist the next morning and said a few rords respecting the value of collar and chain in connection with orznz- 1utanEis possessing exploring ten- seneiss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

Popular interest is still centered on the effort of the house to set aside the provision in the senate amend ment to the agricultural approrria- tion bill for an adequate meat in spection service in all the packing houses of the country big enough to do an interstate business. It will, of course. be remembered that the SO called Beveridge amendment, provid- ing for this inspection, was put on the appropriation bill in the last hours in the senate and went through without a question. It means very light tax per head of cattle on the big packing houses, though it amounts to total of about $2,000,- 900 to pay the full force of inspec- tors. Of course the disclosures of the disgusting methods in the Chi cago packing houses and the un- speakable filth and horror of the whole business raised storm of pop ular indignation. The packing inter ests up to date have not dared to fight the bill in the open. But they know that popular storms are usual ly short lived in proportion to their violence, and 1t is almost a certainty that if the packers can hold of &C., tion on the bill and get a 'calm ard dispassionate view of the situation" that they will be able to carry their point. What they are fighting for now is delay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
A MIDNIGHT VISITOR
PARIS POLICE INSPECTOR HAS
 STARTLING ADVENTURE.
Awakened in the Dead of Night by q Bold Marauder Which He Dis- covers Finally Is an Escaped
 Orang-outang.

It was the close of a hot and stifling day. Paris was given over to the con- sierges and those whose business kept them within her walls. All the world was holiday-making. and Police In- spector Foulon of the Fifteenth ward detoutly wished that duty did not compel him to remain at his post.
 He walked slowly to his home, tired and out of temper. There was no ioubt about 1t; the heat was begin- u1ng to tell on him.
 "Sapristi!" he said to himself, "can 1t be that am going to let little
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

l As MT and Mrs Knipp stopped to make some purchases, friend greet ] ing them, asked: Have you ever been to Europe, MT Knipp?" Mrs ! Knipp answering, replied: No, i but he has often been half the seas l over. 'sI wish you would not in- i dnlge in this cheap wit, Mary" re- 1 marked the man with the copper ] nose. 'sThe wit may be cheap, but l the subject is dear" replied Mrs ] Knipp sadly. Accepting this as a ! compliment, MT Knipp, grabbing his 1 bag of
 BROWNS
 OUICKFInE CHARCOAL started on one of his voyages, warp- ] ing into a saloon to take on supplies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

large portion of the land not irrigable at the present time.
 The largest of these government projects on the reservations is at Huntley. on the ceded strip in the Crow reservation. Here the govern. ment has been at work for year or more, and thousands of acres of the landssto be- thrown open twill be'lcon, yerted, into productive ranches, within a few months from the time of the opening. The land that is reclaimed by the government will have the act ual cost of the reclamation work add. ed to the amount per, acre paid by each homesteader. This charge will be comparatively small. however, when 1t is considered that the home steader gets his land practically free and pays a small sum for per- petual water right on government canal.
 The Shoshone reservation will doubt. less be the first opened. It was to have been thrown open for settlement on June 15 of this year, but congress postponed the opening until August.
 The Shoshone reserve is one of the largest in the country. containing nearly $500 square miles. It is sur rounded by mountain ranges. which shelter the reservation from severe storms. It is one of the best watered reservations in the country, and one irrigation project now under consider. ation by the government will reclaim enough land to make 13 colonies the size of the noted Greeley (Col) district. which is considered the rich. est agricultural community in the world.
 The Crow reservation. in southern Montana. is only few hundred miles distant from the Shoshone reservation, and is just such . land of promise. It, also. is splendidly watered. and the climate is about the same as that of the Shoshone reserve.
 The Flathead agency is near Mis-. soula. Mont. Jocko being the head. quarters of the agent. W. H. Smead. The lands that will be thrown open on this reservation are particularly well adapted to the raising of hay, wheat and oats. The Indians have raised much alfalfa, which commands a high price. with a ready market in the mining towns of Montana This reservation is also the center of the Montana fruit belt. and under the cul. tivation of white men. is certain to be. come a great fruit raising section. There are only a few hundred Flat. heads. and the tribe is dvindling rap. idly. The Indians are lav-abiding, and many of them are hard-vorking, and the white settlers will find them good neighbors.
 None of the reservations will be opened by a rush for the choicest lands The injustice of this system vas shown in the opening of Oklaho- ma. when -sooners- got much of the bes. land, and when the rest went to the men with the sviffest hsrses. The last rsssru,b71 ss = opened with a rush vas the Southern Ute ressrsa- tio1- in southwestern Colorado. in 1899. Since then the government has opened all reservations under a sys- teu which is nothing but a lottery, but which gives all an equal chance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
sscctch- in "Comnens E

There Is always a bountiful supply of Scotch whiskey provided for the British house of commons There are SEQ members and the huge vat which holds their uhiskey contains soo gal Ions. specially distilled for them The contents of the vat are never permit ted to fall below q certain level It is refIIed two or three times during every parliamentary session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
Arrhitect H..d.d Nrradar.

F1abb-Hsar about sqaisgr He's . successful srehitect-
 Dub5-Architect, why. he 6oesn. know the differences between a Greek temple and a dog kenneL
 No. but he can put . sfx-roou apartment rsere there is osly spscs s.- . eve-roon Sat t--ccIznhia Jes<er.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07

5Ib Gran Sugar Tor soc to all purchasers of our celebrated Teas and Cofiees, our CeyIon Consou and formosa Teas need no introduction to the people of Waterbury.
 Coles IS. 20 and 2se per b are the best sold ios the price THOMAS FENrON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
Converts in sum.tra

rom sznstrs. the Rh.nish mission ary society reports a year of harvest such as il has never before sesn- The number of ragzns ezpri1sd during the year vss Ali. besides 1ss Nohsnue- dana The total of Crristians is nov sl1s4 fr ss7 schools I4y5Is bsys cd giriz a<s under ius<rucfioA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-07
Rembrsnt ceiebratson.

Renbrsdf's tsrcentenary. vhich oc- CUTS o1 July Is. is to be celebrated as Ansterdam by a series of historical pazszntsL At Leydeus the painters hirthpIscs. a statue vfI1 be erected and reproductions of his nasserpieosu v1Il be distributsd fres ia svszy psrs of HoIlanl
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02

Our fancy neckwear stock always
teens with very interesting items.
All the new and popular colors and
effects for fall and winter are shown.
These ties arr made of the finest quail
ity materials. To make these show
ings doubly interesting, we have re-
duced the prices about one-third.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02
Mems and Boys
S w EH Err S

Our lines of mems and boys sweaters
are replete with many good things.
From the cheaper cotton to the more
expensive Atwood garments. Sizes are
here as well as colors and objects.
These money-saving opportunities
are very seasonable-this being just the
time a good sweater is most needed.
Not lot of 'stuff" but good, reliable
sweaters such as anyone may be proud
to be in. Mems and boys sizes
prices are
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02
Gloves and MittenS Priced them to move
25c to $780, MARKED DOWN. NOW 1ec to S1.44.

We have exceptionally fine lines of
gloves and mittens for men and boys,
lined and unlined. The prices ranging
from 25c to $500 In order to move
them quickly, the prices have been
marked down-19c to 81 A. If you
are in need of pair, we urge you to
attend the sale early.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02
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Rs"'. .:. Price. on Fancy Neckwear
25c to 75c VALUES. NOW MARKED 10c, TIC and 39c

Csc Silk Bow Ties lOC
Csc Fancy Neckwear -.
BIC Fancy Neckwear
SOC Silk Ties-all Styles
75C Silk Ties-all Styles
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02
vi EMS WIN Err
UNDER w E A r

Immense amount of mems winter
underwear, fleece lined and wool gar
ments, in plain and striped effects
small, medium and large sizes. 1t is
not frequently that you have opportu-
mites to economic on underwear-and
especially ut this season. 1t is most
opportune time to buy. Come; look
them over.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-10-02
Boys Knee Pants Suits and 0VerCOatS

Especially fine are our assortments of Knee
Pants Suits and Boys Overcoats, comprising all
the latest and most popular styles, fashionably
made by the best boys tailors. Sizes 3 to Is
years, in all colors and materials
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
ANOTHER WEEK OF GREAT SELL ING ANTICIPATED BEHIND
 THE RED CANVAS FRONT.

More goods arriving each day, means more bargains and better bar gains for the shrewd buyer.
 Our price quotations are sufficient attractions for the wise. See our ad- vertisement in this paper. Our cut prices on clothing, shoes, etc. Every item we offer is bargain, and can not be duplicated elsewhere for any thing near the price you can buy from Us. There are nine sore days, and if the shrewd shopper appreciates the magnificent bargains he will not wait, but hurry and get in line with the big crowd. We wish to get acquaint- ed with you. Yours for bargains,
 HENRY MARK.
 (Ansell system)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
BIG BULLDOG
F"'s the Burglary of a Negro's
 Store.

''iuos prevented a burglary at a operated by one William, a col man. at Sixth avenue and Mis- s"eet' Monday night. The dog 's q watch dog by Williams. s'etoTore has never been accred- ,u talent as a detective; but he ally proven his value now. and VI. "nef could not be induced to with him.
 as a late hour of the night when 'e.ois Earkins of the animal VI the attention of the store
 Who had ret red 10 his home r ,, and he went cut to inyesti-
 " iound a negro, whose name ara proved to be Llge Mitchell. p through the rear window of ', Just in the very act of enter ,a. ,,uFslarizing it. The dog had [s,. su' Will lams got the would ouc of the window and took |S,. sort of pen near by. and
 n,,, u0g assisted in keeping la liie another negro was dis
 'o police headquarters for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
TEmPLEFA
 CLOSES TODAY


 Today is the third and last day of the Temple Fair at the Bluff City hall The two first days wsre days CT phenomenal success. Many awards will be made tonight including the handsome tablecloth and napkins pre- .sented by Mrs. Eisenkramer; the beautiful sofa cover presented by Mrs. J. s. Altschul and other valuable ar ticles.
 At midnight the fair booths, domes- tic science exhibit and dining room, and the Pike will be closed. The fair will be wound up officially by tha grand ball Thursday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14

i:ess blocks and residences, the work oa lAs streets. such as paving and ~idewalIs hu lding, and the vast under tthin&s under contemplation, such IS
 -teat= Cotton Belt CIT shops md5 ,ipi!ae=i ministries. uHe'e eyes Will a=a "CJ .a ba f2et that no other city |" >-.zae=as aioyiUS a 4JeateT da= rt, If prosperity tlYn rj#e -...-.. Prosperity Ho. thtuz a# ts 5aes is aemaly here. Has Ij1-7at=E
 fhe md
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
EXPRESS cHhMGE s S
Mr. Benton Promoted and suceesded
 by MT. sIayton.

B. A. Benton. agent for the Pacific Express company at this place, has been promoted to route aeent for the same company, with headquarters at Monroe. La. MT Benton will be sue ceeded here by Frel Slayton, who las been cashier for the company un- der Mr. Benton The changes become effective February 15.
 Mir. Benton has made the best agent the company has ever had in Pine Bluff, and he is well deserving the promotion he has received. MT. Sl9vton understands well his new du- tios and will no doubt perform them well
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
HON. JOHN
 s. LITTLE
Will Address Voters at the Court.
 house Tonight

Hon. J. S. Little candidate for gov erncr, will address the people of this city at the courthouse tonight.
 MT Little has long been recognized as one Of the ablest platform speak CTS the state has ever produced, and he will doubtless have an immense crowd out to hear him tonight. when they may expect to hear something well worthy the r presence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14

an officer. Three were sent. Officers halcomb, Bono and Dawkins, and broueht he culprit back to the sta On, where complaint for attempt al burglary was lodged against him.
 Ill police court Tuseday morning, the case was transferred to Justice :. T. Culpepper's court, and the nan '..i1 he eIen hearing on the charge nsaa.ae esainst him this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
-1s Gee wed ia Usual .ESY ia Pie
 Bluff.

S. Valentines day Was observed il4 the usual manner "Wednesday. it's observance here consisting in the rl&in of the sending of ludicrous val entines through the mails.q For sev- eral days prior to the arrival of the day. the show windows of a number of business houses gave ample evi- dence Of the coming event, being filed with valentines of all descrip- tons, including some very handsome designs, together with a multitude of absurd pictures.
 St. Valentines day for the most part has become a farce almost every where, and Pine Bluff is no exception.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
SKATING CONTEST

A big crowd enjoyed the sport at the Casino sf ties rink Tuesday night. There were three events, as follows:
 Fisst-Raee between Elmer Green and Ernest Plummer, Jr,, won by the latter
 Second-Raee between Guy Cohn and H. A Nelson, won by Nelson
 Third-Free for al race, with eight entries. won by Master Minor Wood ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14

@gas6z IHz.a s0J .u his 0aGIz .5ll SHeesi41 U5sbf. sending t4e 2u4ezer=doHu several degrees in
 0le and raising q fierce Wind ..at M@la tafaa4 eeAoralv disaeree- aaIa Med4ezdaA O4ereoats cane ia= to =ae2iH e0 fhe latter day. afiaf i've or thfee f4s Of very pleasant
 walm weather in which 1bev ae abandoned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-14
WANTED.

A sALEsuADY TO TAKE CHARGE OF A DEPARTMENT NN'v ExpERiENcED ONES WITH REFERENCES CONSIDERED. AP- PLY BY MAIL TO
 DPEYFus DEPARTMENT STORE.