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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

To check the political ambitions of the labor union leaders, the National Citizens Industrial association is sub hitting to political candidates throughout the country two Ques-, tions: Have you pledged your sup port to the labor trust or to any other trust, organization, or corpor- ation seeking special legislation?' "Will you or will you not represent the citizens as a whole and seek to, protect them from class legislation, whether by organized capital or or ganized labor when such legislation is in the interests of the few to give power over the many?" The plan provides that the names of candidates who stand for labor or capital trusts shall be supplied to the different citi- zens' associations now organized in over 500 towns and cities in order that citizens of all parties, who are opposed to class legislation and or ganized trust methods of seeking to control legislation can vote for anti trust candidates at the coming cleo tions. The citizens propose to sup port public men of either party who stand free from. pledges to any or ganization. They refer to the effort of the labor leaders to secure the pas sage of an anti-injunction bill. as a direct step towards anarchy and an effort to take away the power of the courts and transfer it to the labor trust or capital trust, whichever might choose to revenge itself on workingmen. To strip the courts or power to restrain organizations from attacking men or property, would place citizens and communities in jeopardy, from any organization either of labor or capital which might choose to use violence. Labor in it's proposed attacks upon other workmen and property; capital if 1t should see fit to hire men to attack union workmen This movement of citizens is based upon the theory of government that the community must protect its members from con- trol of the people by any organiza- tion, class or trust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
HEARD IN PASSING.

Now that Colonel Troup and sev- eral others of the 'old war-horses" admit that no democrat can be elect ed governor of Connecticut there is good hope of victory. Let the young colts come forward and win. And, by the way, paste the names of these prophets in your hat-all good dem ocrats-for use in case any of the "old war-horses" should look for of flee after the yictory.-Hartford Tel egram.
 We are in the full tide of summer accidents by drowning. Mankind is safer upon the land than on or in the water, and this is fact for all to remember. A little unwisdom in stream or pond may be quickly fatal. Therefore let grown folks bethink themselves, and also exercise some sensible oversight of the boys. Death is liable to come quickly upon the water. There were at least thirteen fatal drowning accidents in New England on Sunday.-Springfield Re- publican.
 Union labor is naturally we'll pleased over the order of President Roosevelt to the effect that hereafter the eight-hour law, which has not been thoroughly enforced, must be carried out to the letter and that de- partments in which violations of it occur must report the same to super for officers at Washington. Contrac- tore ap <royorpp p,ort u,orG ora caid to have been especially indifferent to the dictates of the law, which MT Roosevelt now declares was enacted for purpose. The presidents promp- titude to enforce laws that are favor able to labor, the same as if they were favorable to capital. will natur- ally have an effect politically-An- sonia Sentinel.
 The old Santa Fe trail is to be marked this summer. The school chil- dren of Kansas have contributed nearly s3,700 to buy markers for the route. The trail dates from 1540. but was chiefly used in the, building up of the southwest. The distance from Kansas City to Santa Fe was 500 miles. and a round trip consumed about 110 days. Day and night in all seasons the caravans pushed their way. In spite of strong military es- cort, the trail was blood-soaked for many years, and was marked by hun- dreds of graves of the victims of the murderous Apaches and other tribes. Nearly every mile of the trail has had Its ambush, its surprise, its attack and torture. The last wagons were sent out in 1865. Since then the trail has been a memory.-New Haven Journal and Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
Delights of g House-Wagon.

Living in house-wagon, combin- ing as it does the delight of camp ing with the pleasure of travelling. is one of the finest ways in the world of having fun in the summer, and is within the reach of most boys. Of course. there will be necessarily some expenditure. but if economy and forethought are used. and the ex- penses divided up among the crowd. 1t will make a cheap outing, and the longer you stay the cheaper will be the rate per day. because practically all expense occurs in the original outlay. After you are on the road or in camp there is little opportunity to spend money. even if you so desire. For the boys who cannot go on the road there is still plenty of fun. It is not even necessary to spend cent fin order that a small boy may have fun camping in a wagon Neither is 1t necessary to own or hire horse. because the camp need not be nov able If you have an old wagon in the back lot. a tent may bemade over it by erecting a pole at each end. fastening a line across and then throwing across it piece of canvas. carpet. oilcloth or any "old thing
 which will serve for a protection from the sun. A box under the vag- on seat can be used to conceal your camp "dufse when you are not at home.-Dan Beard in woman's Home Companion for August.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

There is one bureau of the United States government that is at present swamped with work and can see no relief for the next two or three years, at least. The treasury department has announced that the work on the plans for the public buildings de- signed for the Jamestown exposition, which is to be opened next April, will be taken up at once, and that all oth- CT work in the office of the supervis- ing architect will be suspended until the Jamestown work is completed. The force under the supervising arch itect is very small and it will take tueir undivided attention for several months to complete the plans for the exposition buildings. When the fifty seventh congress passed an omnibus buildings bill it provided for the erec- tion of 160 new buildings and to luCCl luC uCluduu on IuC under the supervising architect of the treasury, 100 additional draughtsmen were allowed. It took about three years to complete the work and at its conclusion the addi- tional force of architects was dis missed. The public buildings bill passed at the session just closed pro- vides for the erection of 26O build- ings, and it is estimated by the treas
 ury officials that it will require four years of constant work to perfect the necessary plans and specifications. Up to the present time the supervis- ing architect has been able to secure only fifteen additional draughtsmen. Many of the old temporary force have secured better paying positions with private concerns and the treasury de-
 partment is now put to it to secure
 competent help.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
I:I' THE :.:!'l PURE FOOD LAW.
The Measure Now a Law Will Help
 to Give Us Better Food.

Washington, July 26.-Pure food and pure drink for the people of America constitute one of the de- mands of the department of agricul- ture. For years-ever since, in fact, Secretary Wilson has been at the head of the department of agricul- ture-the efforts of the scientists of the department have been directed toward obtaining reasonably satis- factory results from manufacturers and dealers in the handling of food products.
 After many years of earnest en- deavor, measure providing for pure food was passed by congress at its recent session. The law, as 1t stands, is not what it ought to be, but it is far better than nothing. Under it's provisions, few absolutely deleter- ious articles of food and drink may be sold. without knowledge on the part of the purchaser of exactly what he is buying. This applies particu- larly to proprietary medicines and some beverages, but not to all.
 Wines and liquors yet may be sold practically without reference to the pure food law. The purchaser has absolutely no assurance of the purity of the article he is buying. It may be adulterated in almost any of the ordinary ways of adulterating liq- uors and, under the law, he has no | recourse.
 Dr H. W. Wiley, chief of the divi- sion of chemistry of the department of agriculture, has devoted consider able time to the examination of wines and liquors ordinarily offered for sale and is convinced that no articles are offered for sale in this country in which greater fraud is practised than in the preparation of liquors for the retail market. He visited, in the course of his investigations, the prin- cipal countries of Europe and there made personal inquiry into the i preparation of the wines and liquors | for the market. Wines of all kinds. according to his observations. are adulterated. in one way or in anoth- CT. and whiskies are almost unob- tainable, either in this country or in Europe. in a perfectly pure state. Beer is about the only pure drink to be had. He found, for instance, that Scotch whisky was manufactur- ed under excellent conditions and, as 1t left the distilleries. was perfectly pure Not a drop of it. however, was sold for the retail trade. Every gallon of it went into the hands ol middIe-men who adulterated it be fore it was put on the market. Il is a fact that the so-called Scotch whisky offered for sale over ban in this country is not over twenty per cent. pure. From twelve te twenty per cent. of real Scotch whisky is mixed with spirits and other articles and then bottled and sold as genuine Scotch whisky.
 A few days ago. Dr Wiley had [ talk with Secretary Shaw about soms official matters. In course of thu conversation something vas sait about the purity of liquors and Dl Wiley told the secretary some of hii experiences. with bad liquors
 ! 'T am reminded" said Secretarl ishav. "of an experience Of Governor Murphy, formerly governor cf wash sinKton state when it vas . territory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

General business, apart from real estate speculation, is satisfactory. The iron trade continues active, and while prevalent sentiment is hopeful there is a notable absence of unrea- sonable or too optimistic expecta- tions. says Banker Clews. The textile trades show considerable improve ment. merchants taking hold with more confidence owing to good crop prospects and more settled outlook as regards cotton and labor. Both clearing house returns and railroad earnings continue to testify as to the
 general activity of trade. We have had another week of good growing weather and very shortly the harvest
 will be under full swing. There has been no diminution in the prospects for large wheat yield and the con- dition of the crop remains excellent. Cotton is also progressing well. with
 the prospects of an ample crop of good quality. Corn seems to be some- what backward. but the plant is in fine condition and ready to respond to a period of warm weather. which is all that is needed to give us a large and profitable yield. Agricultural prospects. as whole. are better than usual and have only once been ex- eeeded in the history of the country. As a result of good agricultural con- ditions. as well as continued develop ment of our national resources. there is a strong and hopeful feeling amongst business men in all parts of the country. tempered. hovever.'with more or less conservatism. arising from the fact that signs of overdoing are occasionally visible. also recogni. ton that expansion has been goifs on for a period of unusual length atd must sooner or later run its course
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26

Try a Democrat want
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
SHELTERS AT THE SHORE.
Are Having a Merry Time With all
 Visitors.

Guilford, July 25.-It is reported the consideration of the gypsy moth they will be asked to come to Guil- ford and deal with the mosquito problem, as the pests bid fair to be more destructive to humanity than the moths are to trees and foliage. As Guilford people are more or less modest they have said but little about their wealth of mosquitoes. but it is a fact that the overflow from this town has driven the shore dwellers nearly crazy as far east as New Lon- don. and yet they have only the few mosquitoes that cannot find standing room fin this town.
 The mosquitoes came in about ten days ago and they have practically obscured the sun from that time on. Delivery clerks from the local stores make their rounds with their heads enveloped in folds of red mosquito netting and thus are a picturesque feature to the landscape.
 Children and other small domestic animals are kept within doors as a matter of safety. and 1t is reported that one or two freight locomotives at the railroad station have been dis abled by the insects which have drilled through the boilers. thus let ting the steam out. This rumor has not been confirmed. but it is a matter of record that afidavits are on file in the office of the town clerk showing the capture of several mosquitoes that measured one and one-half inches from tip to tip
 Experts say that the insects will disappear if the wind will only blow from the northwest for q day or two. Just now. though. the tides come up twice a day and the rain comes down more frequently than that. and every marshy place in the town is svarm- ing with mosquitoes In the mean time farm rork is hindered sn4 tho lcomfort of people af the shore rseort1 Ii6 reduced to sero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-26
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1906.

A state agricultural department recently had a merchant fined $50 for selling adulterated sirup, evi- dence that state authorities are able to do the pure food spotting if they have a mind to.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03

~ to repress. 81 would not, to save
my life, give this promise to another
But. my Pierre, as thou hast asked II
from me-yes."
The moons rays had stolen up until
the shadows Of the window-bars lay
across the clasped hands, and strug-
gled family along the whitewashed
WALL untouched by the light from the
dimly burning lamp
Then can go in peace" had come
like sigh from the paling lips, as
jeans head was laid against Pierre's
shoulder.
Put out the lamp added the dying
man, "let US have only the moon
light"
This done, Jean resumed his place
by the bed, and again took the hand
lying so white in the moon Rays.
A deep, struggling sigh stirred the
silence.
What is It, my Pierre-art thou in
pain?"
There was no reply
3~Fierre, my brother. tell me-art
thou in pain?" Jean repeated, con-
scious that the hand he held lay
heavy, and was growing cooler.
He laid it tenderly on the coverlet,
and, rising pulled the bed out, so that
II was bathed in flood of moonlight.
The whitening radiance touched the
halfparted lips and wide-open eyes
of face whose cold pallor swould
show even whittier IN the mornings
sun. 81
Truly had Pierre's premonition
been verified; never would those
sightless eyes behold the France he
had longed to see once more.
The morning OF September IA was
clear and cloudless. with the brisk
wind dister ding the canvas Of H. B.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
CHAPTER XVI.

Night in New Orleans. where the
former gay life of the streets had for
many weeks been hushed by the
threatened calamity Of an attack or
possible siege
The air Of the city, muggy and life
less as the thunder showers of the
day had left it, was still more I'M
bearable inside the walls of the gaol.
where, on the upper floor, in cell
dow faced the east, lay Pierre LATTE
The gaolers wife came in with a
jug of water, and filing cup, held
it to the stricken mans lips while
gently raising his head.
IN sieur Pierre, | trust you will not
be angry with me that I sent this
afternoon to Father PHILIPPE, and ask
ed that priest be sent here for your
comforting"
rs it Tather PHILIPPE of the Occur
de ST. Jean?" he asked.
Surely, 'sieur; and saint him
SELF she answered quickly.
Very well, then madame; you may
oCuu INC pliCol " LIE, Sdlu IicIIt,
YEARLY, and wondering If by any
chance he might here find a channel
through which to communicate with
Jean; for he had recalled the name
as that of one of the latter's friends.
The woman soon returned, bringing
lighted lamp, which she placed upon
the floor, near the foot of the bed,
and, Pierre, closing his eyes to shut
away the glare, did not see the tall,
black-robed form that entered with
her, and then motioned her to leave
the room.
AS she did so, the priest walked to
the window and stood looking out, his
back turned to the bed, until the last
echo Of the woman's footsteps died
away Then striding hastily to the
door, he closed it softly, and, throw
ing back his cowl, revealed the pale
face of Jean Lafitte.
pierre, my brother" he said, TAX
ing care to lower his passionate voice
to almost whisper, as he dropped
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
HAFTTTE II
lNIl NUISIANA
~ BY MARY DEVEREUX
l2J lLUsTR4TCN5 5r Oon G. WILSON
0S7~te<. So, y LMt+o@a e0~~o1


Jeaa oenrted to his feet
NY NC such thing, my Pierre.
If she did, it was but the silly thought
Of woman; and l cannot. with pa
tience, hear thee repeat it,"
He seemed cheered by his own
words and his voice had it's usual ring
of confidence and decision.
Il will soon have thee out of this.
he resumed. as he stood beside the
bed, land down to Shell Island, where
every comfort shall be thine. But.
first of all, let me take look at thy
apartment and it's surroundings.
He glanced about the cell, taking in
every detail of its shape and con
struction; then, going to the window,
he was looking out when Pierre said,
in voice so solemn as to sound ut
terly unlike his own. Come back
Jean; come and sit on the bed. beside
me, as thou didst when we were boys
together in Languedoc. | am dying
and thank God that | can die with
thee near me. Having this, | ask for
nothing more. The surgeon told me
that if the blood came again from
my side must reckon my life by min
utes, and the blood is coming now,
my brother. Nay, never mind, "-as
Jean started mpulsively-'for thou
canst do nothing, Let me talk to
thee; that is ALL" As-At
He stopped for few moments. as
If to gather strength; and when he
spoke again hts tone was more in
cisive. slf+.
Jean. I can see it all as it will be.
if thou wilt do as I say. Go to the
governor in person, or, better still,
go to Jackson when he shall come.
Renew the offer, and show the origi-
nal papers sent to thee by the Eng
lish heard that Claiborne would
have accepted thy proposition, but
was over-ruled by the others. I beg,
as the last thing can ask of thee on
earth, to show the papers to Jackson
Promise me to do this, and all will
be well with thee and thine"
Another brief silence, and then Jean
answered with a passion he tried vain
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03

upon his knees beside the bed. MY
moor Pierre, tell me who has brought
this upon thee"
Pierre smiled, as his hot fingers
clasped the cool ones that seemed
throbbing with passion and revenge.
may" he murmured; and his voice,
although weak, held yet note OF old
tine humor. NAY, Jean, that would
he a puzzle whose answer is beyond
me. The bullets that found me>were
meant for any one OF us, and the
knife-thrust in my side was given by
a man / never saw before And, ne
added grimly, after moments pause,
mo other on earth will ever receive
a thrust from him"
"Then thou didst not leave him for
me to deal with p
mo: for left the blade Of my knife
in his heart. But ah, my Jean, what
+reacherous work it was-what base
return for thy frankness and generos-
ity!"
lean tossed his head impatiently.
Let us not waste time In talking
of that. There is now put one enins
to consider, my brother. and that is
the getting of thee from this place
II IL for that have come, and a.
soon as knew thou vert hurt Father
PHILIPPE has every reason to help me;
20 | went to him, feeling that a priest
would not be denied thee. Fortune
helped me still more, when a zaesseh-
ger came from the gaoler's wife to
rather PHILIPPE. saying that his minis
trations were needed by thee. His
conscience troubled him, but he let
me have my way for tonight, and
viii himself come to see thee IN the
morning."
did the woman send him word
that Pierre LATTE was dying" asked
the wounded man.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Had the Curves.

What became of that contortionist
you used to advertise as the bone
less wonder?" queried the reporter.
'@Oh, he got another Job" replied
the museum manager. Hes getting
$500 a week doing a female imper-
sonation act and posing for the Illus
rations in fashion magazine. Chi
cago Daily News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Easy.

Did you sell horses to those two
customers yesterday" we ask of our
friend the horse dealer
yes"
Make anything?"
ION of Jones-yes."
Jones? Why, Jones was the one
that said he knew all about horses"
81 know. He was easy. The other
fellow didn't know thing about them
and brought around three or four ex-
perts before he would buy."-Life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
The Gentle Roll.

The Gentle Roll.
Stubb-I see they are going to ban
lsh professional gamblers from the big
liners and stop passengers from losing
so often.
Penn-Well, there is one thing they
can never stop some of the passengers
from losing.
Stubb-What is that?
Penn-Why, their meals.-Chicago
Daily News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03

An Appetizingf Girl.
She's awfully sweet.
Her cheeks are like peaches.
She has cherry lips.
Her breath is nectar.
Her hair is like yellow corn.
Her eyes are like blackberries-
She is perfectly delicious In French
dressing.
Her complexion is delicate cream,
love to toast her.
She's a honey.
l sometimes feel as though | would
like to press her to jelly.
But If l did, would she be cordialf
Life
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
The Silent Message.

what kind of time is Jack hav-
ing on his TRIP across the Atlantic?"
Awful"
How do you know"
HE promised to send me wireless
every six hours unless he was too
sick to hold his head up, and haven't
heard from him since he left New
York harbor Detroit Free Press.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Waning.

What ails young Mrs. Smithkins?
She looks so worried lately"
Its her husband. Before they were
married he used to say she was one
in a million. After they were married
he called her one in a thousand"
"And now?'
HE calls her one in hundred. -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03

you said you were fond of active.
outdoor sport" remarked the athletic
girl.
$50 | am" answered the lazy man
in the hammock; but not all of them.
The sports like are skating and
throwing snowballs." = Washington
Star
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Knew Him.

Don't you know Jinx?"
Sure; why?"
you didn't speak to him.
That's the sign that | know him."
Huston Post.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
An Oversight.

I'VE hadn't any chips at the club
last night, so we played poker with
postage stamps"
How did the game go?"
Got all mixed up. The fool gov
eminent has made the reds worth
twice as much as the blues. "-Cleve-
land Leader
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Bridge Lore.

What is that poem about the
bridge at midnight?' asked Mr.. Flash
ington.
Il don't know answered Mrs. Dash
er; but the poet knew what he was
writing about. Bridge will keep you
up till midnight, and after it if you
happen to be loser. '-Washingt
Star.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-08-03
Usual Kind.

Mrs. Homer-Did your husband
make any good resolutions the first
of the year?
Mrs. Rounder-No; but he made a
lot of bad ones.
Mrs. Homer-Indeedi
Mrs. Rounder-Yes; at least they
didn't keep.-Chcago Daily News.