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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
HEARD IN PASSING

The longer we live the more faith we have in ground hogs and the less in United States senators.-Louis- vile Evening Post.
 With direct nominations in vogue in this state it is safe to presume what Democratic candidate would re- ceive gubernatorial honors.--Mfddle- town Press.
 The new thing talked about in New York is subway consumption. |" It is not clear whether this has ref erence to beer, or doughnuts.-Nor- wich Bulletin.
 Senator Reed Shoot may not hope to see the end of his case, but he can look forward encouragingly to the end of his senatorial term Philadelphia Press.
 There is always understood en- forcement of the rule that no drink ing men can have place on rail- roads, nevertheless. there are gener- ally some who can and do take something when so inclined. One man in Portland. Maine, however. has determined that none of the common. everyday employes on his road will get drop if he can help it, and has made a rule that unless a man can appear on pay day and the day after pay day he shall be debar- red from the service. That's pret- ty good rule, and other states than Maine might be made little better by having 1t enforced.-New London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
HONG OTHER MONUMENTS
FOR LENTEN SEASON

Haddock. 5c ID. Flatfish, 6c lb. Fresh Bluefish 200 Fresh Salmon 20c Real Shad 25c Chicken Halibut 15 Bullheads 1Sc Fresh Shad Roes go Striped Bass 15c Lake Whitefish 15c Jack Shad 15c Medium Smelts 10c Yellow Pike 1Sc Snapper Bluefish f5 Georgetown Shad 1Sc Lobster Poo lh Spanish Mackerel 12c Pickerel 1So Extra large Smelts 15 Sea Trout 10c
 Large and Round Clans, Blue
 point and Rockaway Oysters,
 Large and Small Scallops.
 Fulton Fish and Meat Market
 25S-6065 Cherry St. Phone 6s3-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
In discussing the insurance dis.

Tn discussing the insurance dis closure. Secretary Fish of the new company, which is organized for the benefit of New York Mutual policy holders says that Practically every phase of mismanagement and dis honesty within the company which the New York legislative investiga- tion has partially made public was brought specifically and pointedly to the attention of these very trustees as long as three years ago. Since that time. this dishonest manage ment has cost the policyholders some s3s. .0O9.000 or s1,0O0.0 per month. Because these men were part and parcel of the corrupt man szement-snd the charges made three years ago did not add anything to their knowledge Of the actual conditions. they took no steps to cor rect the evils until the public dis closures of last fall forced them to make a scspeEoat of NIT. Mecurdy. Then st once Mr. Baker. H. II. Rogers and ther Standard Oil asso- cistss put la ss president their man. Mr. Peabody. the law partner Of Mr. Bakers uncle. These are the men who nov ask for proxies foT ten
 yssrs. The only real service they could ore. the polieyhoIders you'd bs to resign and replace the millions of nisused fuuds.- Coatinuiag wr FIsh said. The plans Of the rza- sgsnezt will be s-sctualIJ broksn
 up if the IseisIztioa proposed sy tks Armstrong cuzzistee fs enacted.
 wkich- among eshsr thinzs- s-1ais all Proxies rou hsld- and further Eors pos-po7ss the annual EeerinEs of all Nsr Tork companies ts No- rs-bsr 1sfh- ia this psy z5rizE tks priiey hol&ers tksmseives an ogVor- taaify to sse<f tru<-ess to rsz-s<snf them N z fzp~rztfrs that the pol- i<T1ol1<-s sve-yvhers s1Sre<fsts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
John F. Wallace in discussing the

John F. Wallace in discussing the question of building the Panama Canal says: The ultimate conclu- sion arrived at-not the result of merely professional ideas, but of careful consideration of the condi- tions at the close of my years ex- perience-is that under all the con- ditions surrounding the undertaking sonly two courses remain to be pur- sued. Either the work should be put into the hands of one strong man, with practical unlimited authority, combining the technical and scienti- flc training of the engineer with the administrative and executive ability of man of force; with this should be coupled the separation of all matters connected with this work from the control of the 'ordfn- ary government departments at Washington-but under such super- vision only as to insure the govern ment that his administration is ef- ficient; or the same result should be accomplished through the letting of the work to contracting firm, large enough to control under one man. agement the entire constructive work on the Isthmus, under broad and general specifications and under such general supervision as may ap- pear to Congress to be proper. The first step of any contracting firm would then be to place its affairs in the hands of a strong single execu- tive. supported by such advisory tech nical knowledge as might be deemed necessary. The precedent for this method. and a working application of this principle, is the special agree ment which was made for the con- struction for the Improvements at the mouth of the Mississippi snser Captain Eads. It was a contract which bound the contractor to nothing but a certain sum; and no more sat- isfactory compact for pubic work was ever made by this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09

When the pure food bill passed the Senate it's most pernicious fea- lures had been so removed by vari- ous amendments that, although it still retained his name, Senator Hey burn required an introduction to it, as he could not recognize 1t as his own, says Washington writer. By the time the House gets through with it we will probably have a good pure food bill, as it only needs few additional amendments to make it the same as the amendment offered by Senator Money, which is conceded to be the best food bill offered at this session. Senator Bailey's speech on this bill was one of the ablest made this session in the Senate, and he tangled up Sen ator McCumber so skillfuiiy that he looked like bunch of bow knots on a bed spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
HIS FOUR WIDOWS CLAIM IT.
Late GiIbert F. Roche Apparently .
 Mueh Married Man.

Late Gilbert F. Roche Apparently .
 Mueh Married Man. e' WESTERLY. R. l.. March e.-The pension bureau at Washington has re eeived information that four women claim to be widows of Gilbert F. Roche. a veteran of the civil war. who died in this city.
 Special Pension Examiner (. B. Nc sooly of Providence came here and be- gan an investigation to determine who was entitled to a pension which Roche received.
 Two months sitter the death of Roche the name of his widow here. Mrs. Rho da Roche. was placed on the pension rolls. Several months later the depart ment received sn application from Mrs. Gilbert F. Roche of Taunton. Mass. and recently a third claimant appeared in 6 Mrs. Roche of Albany. S.Y. Within the past few days it de veloped that there Is fourth Mrs. Roche living in another part of New York state.
 So far as the pension examiner can learn. the women living outside of Rhode Island have never been srantef a divorce.
 Roche served ss C member of Com pany B of the Ninth Rhode Island if- fantry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
New Ysrk Markets.

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 wHEAT-There was a moderate de-
 WHEAT-An easy opening in wheat st low record prices du. to weak cabies. was followed by recoye,ies on pred.rtions for however. there was reaction under llqui- sation. May. c'sds s-lsc-. July. css0
 coRN-s,ssay on light movement and
 BI-TTER-cr.snery. extras. per pound, qiotsilon. .rtrss ssc-J; hrs,s. 5sssc: irss. aaa-. fr;ts. issase.. seconds. issss
 CHEESE ssst.. fun cream. srasn snd large. eoiorsd and white fancy. 1seisxc-: ssSa s1- s9 |, sr .,;s ,, '.I .s. srs,Tii s.1i made. shese.. nstiis winter made. ss.e.; fslr te rood, s5se.. ssli ssins. ssss selected. ut,i.. fsncy. saans.. choles. is S.-tss.. lassse: eh.ek,. isslss9: r.frs.r.; 'wsTo5f--ss.sar: sorszssr Sec. xarc-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
FOR KONGO REFORM Boston Mass Meeting Would
 Blot Out Reproach. PLEA TO ROOSEVELT AND CONGRESS- u.ited states, Being First Power ts Recognize Flag of Free State, Should Be foremost te AiA
 Helpless inhabitants.

BOSTON. March 9.-witb a view to stirring up American sentiment against the reported conditions in the Kongo Free state.. of which King Leopold of Belgium ls the nominal ruler, e public meeting was held in Fremont temple last night under the auspices of the Kongo Reform association.
 The meeting adopted resolutions call ins upon the president and congress to deal with the situation in that coun- try. President c. Stanley Hall of Clark university presided. The speak CTS included Rev. John H. Harris. for many years missionary in the Kongo Free State: Rev Herbert S. Johnson and Rev. Everett D. Burr. D. D., pas tors of Boston churches.
 The speakers outlined the deplorable conditions said to exist in the African state and appealed to the meeting for support of any action which might he found expedient by the United States government.
 In connection with a discussion on the powers of the American govern rnent in the matter the following tele- graphic correspondence to Elihu Root secretary of state. and signed by rep resentstive of the Kongo Reform ssso- cistion. was read.
 -Am I right in saying that your DO sition is that cur government does not share supervisory powers Of Berlin signstories and is not competent 10 make investigzfion. but that you do hot wish to be understood ss holding that the case fs closed or ss declining to consider further information ss fO facts or suggestions of action along other lines: Meeting tonight Wish 10 be strictly accurate. Win use above unless corrected by youL-
 The following reply of Secretary Root vss read.
 Your underxtaDding stated fn yeur trI.rzm is quite csrrscf- an uurh obIissd 10 ygu
 The meeting sdops>i the following resolztic1s-
 Resolved Thst e the Cnhed stss-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09

GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES Itching, Blind. Bleeding. Protrudtns Piles. Druggists are authorized to re fund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in to IA days. 5Oc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09

was the first power to recognize the flag of the independent Kongo Free State it is fitting that 1t should be fore most in efforts to ameliorate the ter rible lot of its helpless native inhabit- ants.
 Resolved. That we respectfully urge upon the president and upon congress to take all possible steps. either by remonstrances. by diplomatic core spondence or otherwise. to end condi- tions which are reproach to the civilization of the twentieth century and repuenant alike to religion. justice and humanity"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
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PEKING. Msrch a.-Tbe emperor Of China. Tssi lien. is III Telerrsms have b>ea dispatched 10 sIl tke vice roys asking them te send their h>st Thysicisns to Pekfnx- The pkysirisRs al tke palace here ssy nat the en- per0rs illness Is serio1s. bat nst alarm fuv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
COLDS CAUSE SORE THROAT

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause. Call for the full name and look for signature of E. W. Grove. 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09

this critical moment in the history of the company and act promptly and with united vigor in the common cause for the institution and enact ment of such legislation as will bring relief to them.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
SAExsER OF INDICATED pRsxs :
EMIGRATION RATES. oAs yeAr. $500 ' Six montha 0Se Shsss osathA L25 ys 0ae moaiA l1
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FRIDAY, MARCH g, 1906.

Mir. Longworth has been present. ed with a Presidential boom by an admiring friend. It is needless to say that there is small likelihood of the present being duplicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
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CINCINNATI Msrrh Q - The ds- rssion Of the soft coal op~rafors 10 okio. Tndi.ra snd TIIlnsis ts fEht fhe 1E1ersF d<zssss has brszstt q erisis In tks sfruAfEoz-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
c1o.inr stock auof.tian,.

% Money on call steady at per cent: prime mercantile paper, 5d5h per cent: exchanges, ssiLss.Il4. balances. ss.sis.s4i.
 Closing prices:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
FLEW ON SPRINGS.

One bright day in summer when was 3 years old
was walking down the sidewalk and showing
something he had in box to lady Then she away
and he set the box down stand looked in it and
saw that the box filed with little coored birds. At
least that is what thought they were but the
they butterflies surprised for had never seen
butterflies beautiful asked him if they were alive
He said they not but that if would hold them up
and shake them the ywould fly in the air and come
back again to my hand asked him much they cost
and he said six pennies thought should be the
happest girl in the world if had I home and
not be alive when they lying down but when held
them up and shook them they would fly after while
come back to my hand. She said that enjoyed them
much she would give the money. I was 50 happy
that down to the place where the was but he
had gone, and had to return without the butterfly
can still remember how happy would have been then
If could have had Of those butterflies
Fifth Grade. Maggie Wanka,
Williston, N. D.
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GOOD TO A NAUGHTY GIRL.

Yes, Betsy had had good time. She had spent all
day Saturday with her cousin. They had played croquet
the lawn for long time, and after dinner they had
invited girls to and have with them.
After tea it had begun to dark and the girls had
all gone home Betsy knew she must co. too, terrible
thought for she had left home without her mothers
knowing it, and the dishes unwashed and floor
mswept On her way home she planned how she would
home and tell the story in such way as to avoid
scolding She would walk quietly thru the woodhouse
and then into the Kitchen taking her mother by surprise
mother sat by the stove with red swollen eyes Her
father after coming home from his work. had gone
search of Betsy short time after Betsy arrived at
home her father opened the door catching sight of
the little girl threw his around her and kissed her.
Neither father mother said word Betsy's alb
sence, but only rejoced in her return.
Eleventh Grade. Margaret Sterling
81. 49, Howard Lake MINI.
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NO TREES FOR FIVE MONTHS

One summer I visited my sister, who lived in the
western part Of the state where there trees When
my brother came my mother word that was to re-
turn home with him. I did not want to go, because
wanted to wait until after threshing time But when
the day which was to return was glad to 90
for had been away from home five months. At every
station where the train stopped my got off and
afraid that he might miss the train was glad
when we were home at last The trees seemed so
big and tall because had not any for SO long
After that was glad that had returned.
Seventh Grade. s@-Christena Thomson,
g. --~s+ !. Minto N. d.
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TOOK A NEW HOME.

Uncle Albert walked out to the woodpile and was
gathering an armful Of wood when his hand touched
something soft. Looking closely he between the
sticks little nest containing four baby squirrels he
thought this would be surprise for he brought them
into the house. He asked to open the door, which
did quickly Then he told me to place my two hands to-
gether, which did, but timidy at first, and then he
placed the four tiny squirrels in them. asked him If
they mine, and he told that might call them
mine if wished, but that would better take them
back to Mother Squirrel and what she would do We
placed the squirrels in their again and standing
little distance away, watched to what would hap.
Mother Squirrel sat upon the fence and Chartered
and solded for time but finally returned to her chill
dren. The home nest had been disturbed however and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
TWIGS WITH VOICES.

One day everyone went away and left me home alone.
thought that was too much, went to Mr. Els and
they had been over the mpond and lakes just little
while before and the ice not good, We went to
Princeton, bought some candy and then went around
looking into the store windows We spent nearly the
whole afternoon in this way, and when we returned
said must go home at but they persuaded me to
stay awhile longer and ride the tricycle. STAYED
and did not leave for home until it was almost dark
wanted them to part way with but they could not
so had to go nearly two miles alone in the dark was
frightened and every little twig that thought
was wolf coming after I imagined saw all kinds
OF things When reached home they told me they had
been hunting for everywhere home and were
just about to start out and search for in the neigh
borhood They told me must 60 out again with
out letting them know it, had good time all thru the
day, but my return home spoiled it for was so FRIGHT
ened that cried when reached home. I never went
out like that again. Carrie Nelson
Seventh Grade, Harris MINI
Pleasant Valley School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
KNEW Ills DUTY,

Ny dog pull very well. He will carry in wood
carry my WATERFALL to the well and he goes to- meet my
father and carries his dnnerpa One day the butcher
took him home with him to Sparta That day hunted
did not The next morning just was going to
look for him again he running barn and
took hold of my hand and bit rather hard That was
sign he would not stay away from home again. When
told my father about his being home he said s'Spring
carried my pail home for this morning. When he
from Sparta about o'clock this morning he came
straight from the Sparta road to the mine.'
Seventh Grade. VIM Northey,
y-..&..-. - Mckinley, MINI.
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INCEST IN THE PEN.

When was small 1 liked little chickens One SUNNY
spring morning at my grandma s and to the
chicken-house with her. She asked me which chick I
wanted to take home It took quite while to decide
because they all looked pretty but after some hesta
ton, [ decided upon little rooster Grandma said,
Verna you may take this little gray rooster home with
long time but could not think of any name. Grandma
asked if TOM would be all right and to that con-
mama my little rooster kept him shut up in large pen
with the rest Of the chicks but Iaways took
keep him pretty and to have him look nicer than the
One morning when sister Of the pen she left
the gate open and Tom out That night could not
sleep because Tom gone But he thought too
me to stay from home very long and the day
about noon, who should meet going out to the
chicken house but my Toni He was very glad to me-
indeed, but gadder than him. All of our
family and grandma were glad to see Tom again
Sixth Grade. -..-..s@. -Verna Whitmer
..~- Fairfax, Mimi
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The Swan Song.

popular idea dating from antiquity Of that Of
before its dissolution.
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it no longer suited them she decided move. This
was the way she accomplished it, One baby lifted
BY the nape OF the neck just cat holds her kitten
and was carried to the barn. then another and soon
they were all removed Then Mother Squirrel made a
nest in the haymow and there she reared her family
went to the barn every day to watch them named
the mother and called the little squirrels
ssFriskys babies - HELEN Tiller
I Seventh Grade, 225 East First Street
Ramsey School. Albert Lea MIN
CONTRARY WIND.
One day in winter about Eve years ago. another boy
and decided to go skating, the river was nice and
smooth and we each had pair Of skates We went
down near the wagon bridge and skated around but
could not go very FAST we had just learned There
was pretty strong wind from the northwest, and it
would send US right along skates We thought it
great fun and taking hold Of hands down the
river at pretty fair rate We did want to stop so
we went on three miles farm where the other bow
was acquainted We little tired after skating that
a so we rested there about half hour started
home We skated mile, stopping every little way to
rest till we reached road that the river Here
we decided to take off skates, the road was the
shortest way home and very tired and cold skat-
ing against the wind did not skate very far down
the river on windy days after that -
MIMI trade Stanley Struble
Ia NJ n
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Stanley Struble,
La zMoure, N. D.
RIPE CHERRIES.

y wished to make some money and was wondering
now she could do It, She had special talent such as
drawing and seemed to her if there was NOTHING
that she could do %
..There goes the doorbel. W. said her mother.
evil you go?'- --.~. 49,
Yes she answered, and ran off.
" eyes, this is Miss v. - -
~''Oh! Here is note for her. ,, ......
She carefully tore open the envelope and read
would you like to go with crowd of girls to pick
cnerrless If So come along It will be great deal Of
time. - ". .. --.ss.. :. -, Wv ~
Just what had been wishing for!'' exclaimed "
So off she went for the days outing When night came
ana was ready to start for home the manager said
And how much do give you, Misss'' z,7.~~.e'
Zone dollar and twelve cents - v replied
Tho the going had been most delightful the return
was great deal more of a delight and V was the
Proudes girl you ever saw for this the first days
wages she nad ever earned. Emily Wood =
Eleventh Grade. -=-s. Rocky Ford Gol
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HIS SECOND DINNER.

When Johnny was years old, he a very greedy
little fellow and he delighted in talking Thanks
and brought his relatives from far and near.
If all these relations come" grumbled Johnny
not have any turkey left for ourselves At din
ner Johnny ate heartily and when all the people left
the table he returned and ate another dinner When he
went back to the paror the time was suddenly
attacked by serious Illness When his mother asked what
was the matter and what caused it, he CRIED <The re-
turn! The return' Margaret Whitman,
f1ghth TRADE Delano, Mimi