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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

100000 to invest ii any bargains that may be offered by fnanciers who are hard ~D for cash, This syndicate offered $1.000,000 for the building of the Knickerbocker Trust company, but the offer was refused.
 kniekerbocker In Receivers Hands.
 The affairs of the Knickerbocker passed into the hands of three receiv- CTS - Otto G. Barnard, Ernest Thal- mann, and Henry G. Ide. The appoint ments were asked by Attorney General Jackson after preliminary inquiry into the condition of the company.
 The attorney general intimated that some of the directors of the Knicker- booker had attempted to secure pos sion of security pledged for loans to it, said to be an illegal check for $1,000,O00. It was this fact that in- spired hln to make his application for the appointment of a receiver before Judge Clark in Richmond county, al- though the three receivers are New York city men.
 There were no conferences between MT. Morgan and other tinanciers last night Mir Morgan expressed the firm conviction that all prospect of an ac- tual panic had passed and went home early last night. He said he was going to get the first good nights sleep he had had in a week. The trust company presidents continued their work of forming protective and clearing or ganization similar to a bank clearing house.
 Governor Hughes, Clarke Williams. the new superintendent of banks, and the officers of savings and other finan- cial institutions expressed the opinion that the threatened panic has been A yerted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
WORST OVER IN PITTSBURG.
Large Shipments of Gold Are Received by Smoky City From Uncle Sam.

Large Shipments of Gold Are Received
 by Smoky City From Uncle Sam.
 Pittsburg, Oct 26.-The Pittsburg financial situation cleared perceptibly. Bankers declared that within a few days the confidence of the people will have been restored. Large shipments of gold from the government were re- ceived, and its arrival caused much rejoicing. The Pittsburg stock ex- change continues closed, as the bank CTS and brokers believe that such course is wise until better conditions prevail in New York.
 W. H. Donner, one of the Nesting. house company's receivers. said:
 We are much pleased with the out. look. We regard the situation as very good. We find $4.O00,OOO of very prof. itable contracts on the books, and we do not look for it to take very long to have the affairs of the company in splendid shape. The company has been doing an immense business, and the whole trouble is that it has grown far too fast for the operating capital'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

How nice of you! Why. MT. Pack erel," she exclaimed as she opened the box and saw the exquisite pendant of diamonds, "how perfectly beautiful and how good of you but
 But what?' he asked as she paused irresolutely.
 T cannot accept so costly q gift, and-from you," she said.
 T want you to have it." he persist ed, "to remember me, if you will, when I am gone"
 "Gone!' she repeated. Why, surely you are not going away" Tomorrow, and this is our"-
 But why do you go?" she interrupt ed, suddenly growing white and wist- ful, T don't want you to go. I need you. I'-
 T trust don't intruder" broke in Hobson's cool, sneering voice. You make charming tableau''
 Fackerel scarcely needed him. He was too much dazed at the significance of Beulah's last trembling speech to think or to care to think what Hob- sons presence meant. A sudden hope fitness sprang up within him, and he could scarcely keep back the eager words upon his lips. Beulah, with the gleaming pendant still in her hand, looked from her betrothed's sneering face to the others, white and intent, and knew at last what the fierce, sweet pain at her heart portended.
 Having clandestine meetings with my promised wife is something I could easily overlook" the sneering voice went on. But a predilection for mak- ing expensive presents by one who has access to my safe is another matter. You can consider yourself discharged, Fackere!''
 Robert, I am ashamed of you," ex- claimed Beulah hastily placing herself between the two men as Fackerel made a step forward You can con- slider our engagement broken" draw ing his ring from her finger and thrusting it into his hand. Have the goodness to leave me-
 'I'll look over your accounts at once, Fackerel." he threatened as he turned and walked away over the lawn.
 "Beulah.' began Fackerel abruptly, T don't know how to say it well, but l love you with all my heart, and want you to say that you care for me. Do you?"
 She stepped up to him and put her two hands on his shoulders, and so for a long minute she stood looking straight into Fackerels eyes.
 As I never dreamed of caring for any one on earth, my dear" she whis- pered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
seuirs Quits RefOrmatory Commission

Trenton. \. l.. Oct Ex-Governor Stokes has received the resignation of George A. Squire of Elizabeth. presi- dent of the New Jersey reformatory commission. III health was given by NIT. Squire as the cause of his retire ment. The assembly investigating com mittee which has been Investigating state institutions has for several months been attempting to secure the presence of Mir Squire as a witness He was wanted to give testimony con cernIng certain contracts at the Rah- way reformatOTy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
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 ANSWERS
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Name in order the three states that produce the largest number oi pounds. of tobacco? (3) Name ir their order the three states which
 produce the largest crops of wool
 ,4 Name in their order the five largest cotton producing states.
 A. Texas. CD Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia. (3) Montana Wyoming, Idaho. (4) Texas, Geor. gia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Car olina.
 L.-Is Joel Chandler Harris liv. ing, and an editor of the Atlanta Con. stitution? Will you please state any items of interest in his life?
 A. MT Harris was born at Eaton Ga., Dec. 8, 1S4S, served an appren- ticeship to the printers trade and for twenty-five years down to 1901 was on the editorial staff of the Constitu- tion. He is best known as the author of books on negro folk lore. He is now editor of Uncle Remus' magazine and resides at 312 Gordon avenue, At. lanta.
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 X. Y. Z.--I rented part of my farm on cash basis; merchant sold the renter quantity of fertilizer on credit and without asking me to stand good for payment. The renter raised just enough crop to pay the rent. The merchant now claims he can make me pay for the fertilizer. Can he do it? Can he take any part of the crop before my rent is paid?
 A. As you put it, you are in no way bound to pay the renters debt. If the renter has no attachable prop erty other than the crop, the first to sue will have the best chance of get ting his money, I suppose. You have no claim on the crop unless the court grants it.
 -H-
 Mrs L. L. W.-PIease print some- thing about Hall Caine ,the author?
 A. Thomas Henry Hall Caine was born May IA, 1853, of Manx and Cumberland parentage. He was brought up as an architect, which he never practiced, though he wrote fof building papers. Becoming journal ist he was for six years leader writ. CT on the Liverpool Mercury. He be- gan his literary career in London in 1882, writing for the Atheneum, Aca. demy, etc. The same year he began writing books, some of which have been dramatized. He is a member of the National, Whitefriars, Macca beans and Authors clubs in London and resides at Greeba Castle, Isle of Man.
 M. S.-Please print a recipe for oil tanning hides for the purpose of strings. (2) What is the horoscope of one born April 21?
 A. I am not informed as to oil tanning. But here is good recipe for tanning deer and woodchuck hides for whips, strings, etc: Re- move the useless parts and soak the ! skin soft, then remove the flesh sub stances and soak in warm water for | m hour. Then mix an ounce of i a pint of salt and three quarts of milk. Dip the skin in warm rain water having sufficient saleratus in it to make 1t rather | strong, and work and squeeze 1t we'll | l few minutes, then wiring dry as and put it into the vitriol mixture for fifty minutes, stirring it Ill the time. Then wiring out and 'oak awhile and finally dry and work lntil soft. (2) A good thinker and eader, orderly and systematic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Bryan Discusses Nomination.

Kingston, N. r.. Oct. 26.-William J. Bryan declared here that his decision whether to announce himself as a can didate for the Democratic nomination for president will not depend upon the choice of the Republicans. The ques- tion," he said. will be considered en. tirely from the standpoint of Demo cratic principles and Democratic ad- yancement."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
4 E-wsstis Csrzts.

What kept Mrs. CIubleigh at home:~
 A discussion Of the servant girl question
 With her elub:-
 "No. with her giri--CleveIa1d Pisi1 Dealer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
AIFred's Inference.

'T see that man in Kansas has ap- piled for a patent on a spanking ma chine he has invented chuckIes Mir. FlitcbeTs. looking up from his paper
 Did he have tO invent one papa" asks little Alfred. because there aren't any more women like mamma ?'-Sgc- cess Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Six Hundred Killed by Earthquake.

Rome, Oct. %. - King Victor Elm manuel has donated S20,000 from his private purse. which, added to the amounts given by Pope Plus and the government, brings the total of the contributions for relief work to S5O.- 0O0 The number of fatalities due to the earthquake is now estimated at eOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Andrew carneaie Nominated.

London. Oct. 26.-Andrcw Carnegie and Lord Avebury formerly Sir John Lubbockl were nominated for the of flee of lord rector of St. Andrews uni versity. Scotland. An election will be held Nov. provided neither candidate withdrawS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
live ssesk Markets.

CATTLE-Szpply fair: market steady choice. ssEzE55 prime. E5ss: veal calves. sszS5
 HOGS - Receipts fair. market lower F-z1e hezvies- E71f5sEEzs and hszvy York CTS f5I5zEZ- EzEz TorEsrs. ssss E. ro1zhs. E-55- pzzs EEzs
 SHEEP AND LANES - S-Ppzy far market EuEsrs u-z-s Eeflsrs- El5- cuIzs and common szsS- Ea-1s. s4EEaT5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Financial Crisis In Chile.

Santiago. Chile, Oct. 26.-There is a tremendous financial and commercial crisis in progress here. The gold pre- mium has reached 70 per cent, a rate hitherto unknown here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Knew Him.

sGzibov-s new steloEapher is f7f one. but she'll never do for him
 ~Wny- isn't she gaiek enough
 ~Tss. but her hair is black. and hIa vffes is FsIIoE.-J7sE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

Would you bs Efrno4t rnzt yoz want vEsz . sse Ad might get ItE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

c. W. F.-When and by whom was the poem of Heloise written?
 A It was written by a German poet. Hessler, in 1s1s. The romance of Abelard and Heloise. however, is nearly a thousand years old AbeIard ~ss a Partisan physician who lived in the eleventh century Heloise was his wife by a secret marriage. which she denied in order that AbeIard might enter the priesthood The legend Of their love uas sung by the old trOubzdours-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

E P H-What state has the greatest raiIrosd uITeass7 l7DI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

A. D.-What gives the aeur-de-lis its eminence among flowers?
 A. It is not the flower. but the emblem of the kings of France, that gives the fleur-de-lis prominence It was adopted as such about the year 1880. Many fanciful explanations are given for its adoption. but none Is authoritative. It is maintained by some that it represents a lily, while others maintain that it repre- sents the head of a lance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

B. J. L.-Is November a good time to visit Atlantic City. and are there indoor amusements there then?
 A. It is a pleasant place to visit at any season of the year, though as a resort it draws it's great crowds in summer. There are amusements of various sorts during the winter months. concerts being given at the larger hotels and on the piers. and there are theaters. skating rinks and bowling alleys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26
Beulah's Engagemen
By ANNE KEILMAN.

Copyrighted, 1907, by P. c. Eastment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

Law-Under what conditions can an officer arrest man without a warrant?
 A. Generally the officer must see the man commit the offense for which he is arrested or be near enough in time and space to be sure that the man is guilty of the offense, and fully persuaded that there will be danger of his getting away if he is not at once arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-26

S. C. As the English language spoken most correctly in Dublin or Boston?
 A. Comparison would not be fair as the standard differs. Englishmen think the language as we speak it is incorrect. Among the educated people of Dublin the language spoken prob ably adheres more closely to the English of England than does that spoken in Boston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
A TURKEY. /.

On Thanksgiving night, long ago, an
old turkey and a jack-o-lantern went
out to promenade the farm. When
they came to the window of little
boys room the old turkey hoped up.
on the window sill. while the JACKIE.
lantern popped MS head in the win-
dow
The little boy had just walked up,
and when he saw the turkey and jack
o-lantern he screamed. His mothes
then came and asked what the matter
was. He told her ne did not know.
Then his mother told him he had
eaten little to much turkey and
pumpkin pie. When the turkey and
jack-o-lantern heard this they said
to one another, let's go see how many
more little boys ate to much turkey
and pumpkin pie.
Alice Lea, age IL,
A1hfa Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
TURKEYS.

is about time for lots of turkeys
to be used as Thanksgiving is turkey
day. We will not have turkey for din
ner. We are going to have chicken.
We always go to my gradpa's for din
dinner on Thanksgiving but l have
been sick for the last two weeks with
pneumonia and pleurisy and today is
the first day have been up. SO can't
go out doors Thanksgiving day.
There are two kinds of turkeys:
the white Holland and the bronze
When I was in Kansas about year
ago mammals cousin, where we visit
ed, had both kinds. The white ones
are the prettiest. l think. They are a
hard fowl to raise Our cousin sent us
ten turkey eggs last spring and we
set them under hen and she Matched
cut i've. white and 2 bronze. We fed
them on bread soaked in sweet milk
and fine chopped boiled egg. They
lived about three weeks and then they
died.
Chickens don't like the young ones
and they would peck them on the head
and then the turkeys would die. Tur-
keys like to steal out and bring home
the young ones.
They claim they do better than to
set them around in sheds and such
places.
The old gobbler took after me and
made me run.
They roost up in trees and as high
as they can get, They are of a wild,
rowing nature and don't come around
the house very much. They can't
stand very wet weather. About half OF
all that are Matched die in wet damp
weather. Well, will bring my story
to a close.
am Daily Junior.
Forest Weber. age Z.
1906 East Main street
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03

were harvested and the corn husked.
The women made beer and fixed
pudding and all other things that they
had for dinner. They cut the pump
,l,ns il halves and then in rings and
the children had to break tie rings,
which they thought was great fun
Then after they got them broken
they had to slice the rines off which
was not SO much fun as breaking the
rings. All the children were trained
to do hard work. Then the Gay dawn.
ed near. They had to go to church
then. Every body had to go. The
children did not like that very we'll
hecause it was SO long and tireso-ae
But they all thought of the fine din
ner that was awaiting for them at
home.
Massasoit came early in the morn
ing bringing with him one hundred
braves. They came for breakfast aid
stayed all day. All day long the In.
dams visited from one cabin to an.
other The people cleared the table
after eating dinner. This was Il
happy day for the red men and for the
Pilgrims
Massasoit in a true Indian fashion
before he went away grunted UGH"
which meant THE Great Spirit loves
the white children the best" They
all rejoiced that day.
Mabel Reifsnyder. age IL.
522 East Second ST., Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03

ooh. go homo and don't bother me-
retorted Heron. guess l can shout
II want to-
I'll m one said to him: There is a
human being somewhere about here, l
know. can feel his presence. Let us
search"
So they searched. but OF course
could not find Siege, who was safely
hidden under Heron's, wing
Then the people went back to the
village and when they had gone Her
ON said to the boy: Now jump down
and run toward the village. But do
not 80 near the chiefs house. He has
three hea ded house-pole carved with
t t. which ts always on watch, and
the spring. Then will come two men
to- draw water for the chief. Show
them a feather from my wing and they
will help YOU
So Slego did as Heron told him, and
when ehe two men came for water and
saw the feather, they said: "Oh, Chief,
we know who you are. You are He
His Little Finger: Your brother is
rocking. the cradle OF the Chief. In the
middle Of the room is q fire built on
stones. When we come in with the
buckets Of water we will manage to
spill them on the fire SO that the room
VIII be filled with steam. Then rush
in through the steam and get your
brother out before anybody, sees you.
Come-followius and stay close to the
door. It is dark now and the house,
pole cannot See &
Everything went Oft as the two men
had planned and before he fairly rea-
ltzed 1t Elego was running down the
trail with his little brother in his arms.
But as he reached the place where
Heron by the light Of fre-fiie was
still nending his canoe, he heard the
sound Of the people coming fast in
pursuit
Here cried Heron. under my
wings now both of you And he hid
them one under each wing.
The people came and cried out that
q stranger had run away with the
Chiefs captive.
Heron, Il believe you are. hiding
searched the bushes Ill around, but
found no trace Of the fugitives.
Then they declared that Heron knew
more than he would tell andS began
pushing him about. You had better
stop pushing me about said Heron.
You make me tired,- and ne began to
threaten them with his greet bill. s.
the people left him and vent back,
gutrreling among thems lives as II
who should take the rlace .,f tho reg
cued boy rs rockers'of The Ghiafs era
die until another captive could be pro
cured. Moody wanted S.h. int,.
AS for Sles,. he, ant. his brother RAJ
along the dark trail 5olnail tlley came &c
where the old man waited In his magic
canoe. AS soon as they were IN boar
TIE Wise One cried out !" Back to- II
of canoe of :rany fsnt." ~ u. before
daybreak Slego stood at the door OF
his home holding his little brother by
the hand
They still tell his story around the
camp fires in the long Alaskan night
but always speak Of him by the mans
given him by the Wise Old Mantle
Who Got Supernatural Power. From
His Little Finger"
THE END.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
JUNIOR STORIES AND LETTERS.
PLYMOUTH ROCK.

If you would go to Plymouth Rock,
Massachusetts, you would see a big
rock with small building built over
1t to protect 1t from the wind and
rain.
You would wonder what it was and
would be told it was Plymouth Rock.
The reason they take such good care
OF it will tell you.
Long ago there were some people
living ip England.
king made them say the same prayer
he did and worship in his way. So
they went to Holland and built a
church OF their own.
They were happy for long time
but their children began talking
Dutch. So the Pilgrims. as they
called themselves, said Let us 80 to
the New World, America"
So they went back to England and
got ship. =
The ship was called the Maytlower
There was another ship called the
SpeedweIl.
1t was not strong enough and had
to go back, but about one hundred
people got into the Mayflower.
On the way over two baby boys
were born.
1t took them stxty-two days to cross
the ocean
At last they saw land.
They anchored the ship in place
called Plymouth harbor.
All the people got out and landed
on big rock which has been called
Plymouth Rock ever since.
This rock has big crack in It
filled up with cement. This shows that
the rock has been in two parts.
In 1744 party of people brooks of
a big piece Of IL
1t was dragged into the middle of
the town by twenty yoke Of oxen and
had an iron railing around it.
After some years 1t was taken back
again and the two pieces were CO.
mented together again.
People are no longer allowed to
take chips OF. of 1t as they used to do.
l am a Daily Junior.
Oscar Root, age years.
s12 North Court st.
Ottumwa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
PLYMOUTH ROCK.

Dear Editor. can say that I am
named after John Alden. He landed on
that large rock which people call
Plymouth Rock. The people wept when
they saw the Mayflower vanish. They
wept because they were left alone by
themselves to wander alone by them.
selves and fight every battle alone.
The people carved plymouth Rock"
in the rock to remember the people.
They came here to be free from Eng.
land and to make home for them
selves They made friends with the
Indians. The name Of the people was
Pilgrims. They went carrying the Bible
and the men carried guns so that 1t
anybody tried to harm them they
could shoot them. They had, many
trials.
Alden Doud, age 9.
Douds-Leando. Iowa
Daily Junior
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
THE TURKEY.


The eagle Is the bird Of our coun'
try, but We like turkey SO well for
Thanksgiving that you would think
the turkey is the bird Of our country.
I like to eat turkey. The little tur4
keys are SO cute They are so soft
But they are so delicate. Whe nthey
are little If you hold them tight they
will die.
One time my grandpa's turkey set
In the meadow. Grandpa found 1t and
there was turkey eggs and four quail
eggs The quail eggs and the turkeys
Matched. But the quails died. We
don't know whether the quail eggs
were in the nest and the turkey laid
her eggs there or the quail laid in the
turkeys nest.
am a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Josephine Norton, age Il
Melrose, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-03
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY,


The Pilgrims lived in England irst.
but they went to Holland from Eng
land because the King Of England
would not let them worship God as
they liked.
They lived in Holland thirteen years
but they saw that their children were
growing up like the Dutch girls and
boys, so they went back to England
and hired two ships named the May
flower and the Speedwell and sailed
for America in 1920. They landed at
Massachusetts bay. They called i.
plymouth Rock They did not have
the nice houses that they did in Eng
land, but they said. I'VE do not care,
We can worship God as we like" So
they lived in that house two days.
They arrived the day before Sab
bath and built the house on Saturday
and rested on the Sabbath and could
build the rest Of their houses the next
week.
Some Indians came to the feast the.
had. They all brought something to
eat, and the white men had large
supply Of food too. Many Of them
died the first year friendly Indian
named Squanto taught them how to
do many things. They found some In
dian coin buried In the ground. They
called this their thanksgiving because
God had given them so many things
and they wanted to thank Him for 1t.
They did not have Thanksgiving until
the third year. Many Indians came
This was their first Thanksgiving.
Bonnie Sayles,
All Church IT.. Ott,in1va.
P. s. want to be IN the Christmas
Stocking club. have always been
and hope to continue your Junior.