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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

An up.to.date Interpretation.
What little boy can tell me The
difference between the quick and
the dead ?" asked the Sunday
school teacher
Willie wavsd his hand franti
eaily
We'll. wliie9"
Please. ma am. the quick are
the onsa that got out Of the way
OF automobiles the ones that don't
are tho deSd Every body 4
Magazine.
A Little Song for Those
Who Are Getting Next.
/ on, iife II worth living.
And everything le right
| There ian't any trouble.
And all the world is bright
Nobody seems to suffer.
And every body'a gay.
The lofty and the Iowiy-
When
Comes
Your
Way
The strenuous rush Tor money
or ealn 90 any kind
The Eistfing. grinding triumph
OF matter over mind
Don't count az grave oftenaes
or morals gone aalFay
Among the aiavoa Of progress
When
Comes
Your
Way
The birds are always singing.
The flowers are fresh and fair.
Ia June al In December.
And summers everyW here.
Theirs n no thought OF sorrow.
Nor any darker aay
TO follow after sunshine
When
Comes
Way
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28
COFFEE.

Your grocer must sell poor
coffee; we can't al be com
Portable; but he needn't sell it
70 you.
Your grocer returns your money
if you don't like SehilllngB Best.
We pay him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28
u. s. Navy Yard

Take a trip on the Sound and
Wait the H. ! navy yard. see the
hnstlnshipa Oregon. Wisconsin, and
Nebraska. tho cruisers Charleston
Boston. Buffalo and the training
mhip Philadelphia. the mammoth
dry docks. torpedo boats and
prison ahip Nipaic Boats leave
Pier 2. foot 81 YenioF way. sin times
daily Roand trip. Soc so
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28
"DIC" AND doc"

The messenger boy la thcre with
the BELLS on. nuT it q because hla
falthful Ang b On thn lah.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Not lnfalllbie. =
Sherlock Holmes shook his head
lie looked 1reatfallen
Indeed. he was baffled al last
'tii be dlDned.' he nuttered. ~
can toll whether that woman
r. coming or going. She has on
Que OF those hiplena gowns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Boys who are forced 20 slave
away thelF young lives tn glass
factories are liable 90 grow up
with fragile constitutions
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

the outside and retain the Juices
Put the meat into the casserole.
then tho carrot and turnip. cat ~
fancy shapes o. with a sharp lulfe
cut IN cubes and triangieH add ihe
tiny onions. carefully peeled Pat
a Tablespoonful " butter lsnet may
be used instead Of butter with good
results into the spider with The
flour, adding The given amount Of
stock or water gradually until you
have nire smooth sauce nov pat
10 the salt kitchen bouquet and
chopped pepper and pour this over
the meat aud vegetables sprinkle
the parsley over the whole, cover
aud lei cook very gently about ono
and one.hAlf hours After cooking
an hour see II more salt and Htoch
are needed. II 10 add them aud fin
ish cooking Serve from the cas-
aerole
Ladies' silk rubber coats 600
just received 30 different patterns.
sizes 40 % 90 Special for Friday
and Saturday. $3.50 up GOOD
YEAR HAlNCOAT CO. First and
Madison 49,
Leave Pier 10 aeo battlesnils
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

VANCOUVER, q. c., DIRECT.
Fast steamship lroauoia at ~
o'clock, midnight, from Pier q "f*
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

ploaae. num-. began the aged
hero Ia appealing tones. as he stood
az the Kitchen door ON wnshday
I've lost my les
Well. { aint Sot Il. snapped the
woman, alammsug the door
Every hadYa Mmsarino.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28
STAR DUST
BY JOSH

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We Wot not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Along with tho higher price of
food, u costs more 20 pick tho pea
out from under the shell At the
county fair
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Alas we have nothing left bat
the flying tlh. said the captain If
the storm tossed vessel. in boaFae
AccwntM
Oh. how nice said che woman
passenger. smiling through her
tears Now W. can have a REIN.
nAmf anit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Our side IL ahead We've had
twice AZ many ambulance calls as
they have" o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

A. Joliet. lll.
Teacher Where Is Cock eouhty.
WillYf
Wiiig~in Chicago Puck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

tockamtthH
don't care III love
docs laugh az
om IN laugh q
on somebody else
alter th weidln
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Wonder II that natiunai employ
ment bureau will b. abic to satisfy
tho yearu OF the youih Who Is
waiting Tor a lob with nothing e.
DO bue smoke cinarufH and wear
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

Ours Fof Rent. ripsf & Taft.
i02taG Second ay sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

No detective agency can e0m.
pare In inqulaitivenuaa and suRpl
eion wigh the family aext door So
Judgo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-28

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
HE SOLD POPCORN.
Wealthy Representative of Swift &
 Co Who Has Just Died

Boston, Dec 24.-Charles R. Han nan. New England financial repre- sentative of Swift & Go, the Chicago packers, died at his home in Brook line to-day after an illness of seV- eral months. He was born in Ro:n- ester, N Y., in 1856, but had spent most of his life in the middle west. By selling popcorn and lemonade at county fairs and other places he earned money enough to carry him through school, and through Oberlin college. He organized the Farmers and Merchants bank at Quincy, Mich, in 1877, and the Farmers and Merchants bank at Columbia, Ddk, in 1881. Later he became president Of the First National bank of Coun- cil Bluffs, Ia, and organized and con- structed an electric street railway line between Detroit and Toledo. He came to Boston as the New England representative Of Swift & Co in 1904. During his residence in Iowa he was at one time president of the Iowa Bankers association and was mem- her of the staff of Governor Leslie M. Shaw. A widow, one son and one daughter survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
Field Museum ot Chicago To Go Into
 Unknown Lands.

Chicago. Dec. 24.--A series of ex- petitions constituting one ot the most comprehensive explorations of un- known lands ever attempted by any institution. was announced yesterday b. the Field museum of natural his- tory. George 4. Dorsey. curator of the museums department of anthrO- pOlOgy will first circle the globe, vis- iting many practically unknown peO- pies and mapping out the lines of inquiry to be undertaken. He will sail on the Lusitania on January II.
 The museum has also set out to give to the world of science the first comprehensive expositiOns of the and customs of the people of Thibet. the Forbidden land. For this work Dr BerthoId Laufer. distinguished Chinese scholar, recent ly of the faculty of Columbia univer- sity. has been engaged. He will sail on January for a stay of three years in the country on the Lamas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
FAILED. TO RALLY.
Philadelphia Man Died After Opera
 ton for Appendicitis.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-Christian w. Stengel, president of the Feigen- span brewery interests in Newark, N. J., died in the German hospital here early to-day. less than twelve hours after he had been married to Mrs Marie Louise Feigenspan, the widow of the man who once employed him. MT Stengel was the confiden- tial assistant of Christian Feigenspan and shortly before the latter died il is said he expressed a wish that his wife marry Mir Stengel in case he did not live.
 Last Thursday Mir Stengel was op- erated upon for appendicitis. Con- plications set in and another opera tion was made necessary yesterday Having been informed that Mir Stengel probably would not survive his illness. the couple decided to carry out the dying wish of the late Mir Feigenspan. A license was grant, ed yesterday but when the time came for the ceremony to be performed Mir Stengel was very weak. He grew stronger in a few hours and in the evening they were married. A few hours later Mir Stengel lapsed into from which he never rallied. Relatives of both Mir Stengel and Mrs Feigenspan were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
TO TRY PENSION PLAN.
Every Employe of the Grand Trunk
 Railway To Be Put On List.

Portland, Me, Dec 24.-The Grand Trunk railroad, which has it's eastern terminus ill this city, will put into ef- feet on January 1, pension system claimed to be the most comprehensive and one of the most generous in the country, embracing every enlploye of the railroad in the United States and Canada. The railroad will finance the details of the scheme, not levying any assessment on the employees.
 AS q nucleus with which to support the plan, the company has appointed a sum of $2OO,O00 for the purpose, the interest of which. with 75.O00 addi- tional. if necessary, each year, will be turned. over to supporting the terms of the plan.
 Under the new rule compulsory retiring age is fixed at 65, while any employe who has served the company for h years or more will be entitled to a pension on a graduated scale A minimum pension has been fixed at $200, while there is no maximum.
 In addition to this. provision is made for employees who have been dis abled in the company's service and also for men dismissed without cause under 65, but have not served over 15 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
MONEY AND WATCHES
Masked wen Entered Chicago Saloon aud Got a Pretty
 > Big Haul.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Four masked men entered the saloon of William Wright last night and obtained $400 in money, eight gold watches and four revolvers. The watches and currency were secured from fifteen patrons of the saloon. The men were playing cards at tables when the visitors, each presenting a revolver, entered. The players were persuad- ed to drop their game for the moment and line up at the bar where two of the quartette accepted their contri- buttons while the others stood at present arms. After this ceremony one of the collectors went behind the bar and divested the cash register of $40. Then the four left the saloon and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
DEMOCRATS TO MEET.
Will Get Together Friday Evening to
 Talk Business

Chairman Florence Clohessy of the democratic town convention is ill, and as 1t is necessary for this convention to be held this week. D. .T. Lahey. sec retary of the convention has issued 9 call for d meeting oA Friday cven- l'!3 L.. lhls week ii $ O'clo.k :n .he clty court room. There will be con- siderable important business to be transacted. Three members from each ward will be chosen to act as the town committee. This committed will later meet and name q chairman The rules may be revised. which will make another ct the important features II is understood that the present chair man. Jares H. Franey, will be return- ed to office. He made one of rln best tllat tlc democrats have had in many years and while he has expressed q wish to retire in favor of someone else, the majority of the democrats want him to remain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
CITY NEWS.

SJ.OO fur lined gloves for $3.J0 to- night only) Upson, Singleton & Cos.
 Up to press hour there was little or nothing doing at the police sta. tion and onlyone man under the weather had been brought in.
 At a meeting of Court America last night Dr GOodenough was con- tinued as physician. It is under stood that the cost to the lodge un- | der the new order will not be bur | densome.
 The masses at St Cecilia's church tomorrow will be at 5:S0, s and 10:30. In the evening there will be vespers at 7:30. A male choir will sing the music at the masses and vespers.
 Matthew Dunphy who has been in New York the past couple of days with his brother, Patrolman John Dunphy. who is at St Vincent hospl- tai, returned home to-day His brother is getting on very well and shows much improvement since he went to New York.
 Word was telephOned to the police station this afternoon that about one hundred men were mixed up in q free for all fight at the steam shovel in South Brooklyn. Detective Kennadgh and Detective COlesantO were dis patched to the seat of war with in structions to report back in case more men were needed. Up to press hour they had not heen heard from. and Superintendent Beach was somewhat fearful lest they might hay" been uverpOwered and probably killed.
 II is surprising how quickly T. R. Hyde. who for many years was quite prominent in the business and social life of Waterbury. passed out of the public mind. In accordance with his wish. his body was crematcd at Min nesota. sO that his many friends in Waterbury will never again see his familiar face. The family will not re- turn for few months. After all. there is something in the statement. man k but q shadow. and life dream.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
SALOONS MUST GO
The Town oi Hudson In Order to Get s2oo,OOO vo!ed
 No License.

Chicago, Dec 24.-A despatch to the Record Herald from Hudson, Ohio, says:
 Because gift of $20O,O00 supposed ly made by J. w. Ellsworth. million aire New York coal man, which prom ises to make this town q model vil- lage, provided the sale of liquor ceases before the money is paid oyer Hudson voted out saloons yesterday by d vote of 266 to 1SS. The towns sentiment of overwhelmingly wet but the chance to get municipal light and gas plants and the remodeling of the old Western Reserve college at d cost of $10O,U00, overcame the saloon sentiment The "'drys" give all the credit to Ellsworth, who offered to permit the sale of beer. No law be- ing found to exempt beer selling from the operation of an custer vote, the amber beverage was sacrificed as well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
GETTING OUT PAPERS.
Much Red Tape About Bringing
 Back W. F. Walker.

Washington. Dec 24.-An agent of tho state of Connecticut appeared at the state department yesterday to advise with the officials relative tO the return to this country of William F. Walker. who is wanted on the charge of emhezzlcment of the funds of the New Britain Savings bank. The agent was supplied with copies of the indictment against Walker and other papers necessary tn comply with ex- tradition proceedings. It is thought it will take two or three months tO get him here if he ressts extrudi- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
PISTOL AND KNIFE
Five Men Meet Death On The Eve of The Christmas
 Time.

New Orleans, Dec 24.-Five men killed by pistol or knife in Louisiana and Mississippi during the last 24 hours is the record up to to-day of Christmas week fights in this sec 'tion.
 At CovingtOn, La, Henry Route, q negro, entered the front yard of a MT Bradley, white, inviting the latter to settle a money matter by coming out to shoot it Out.' Bradley killed the negro. ,.' = At New Albany, Miss, Ed r. Hill house, a section foreman. shot and in stantly killed Martin Arnold, also q section man. Both are white Q.
 Walden, Miss, was the scene of d terrible fight which cost the lives of both participants, Maury Davis, white, and William SpinX, colored.
 A love affair at Greenville, Miss, caused Ed Smith, negro railroad man, to seek out and kill Jim Eng fish, another negro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
MAMMOTH HOTEL.
One Building at Chicago Will Repre-
 sent an Outlay of $6,0OO,OOO.

Chicago, Dec 24.-The permit for the new La Salle hotel to be erected at La Sale and Madison streets was taken out yesterday. With the fur nishings the hotel will represent an investment of approximately $3,500, 900 and with the land, which was leased on the basis of value of $2,- 500, 0,000,t the total will run up to $6.- 000,000. A feature of interest as showing the sharp decline in the price of building materials is the statement that the present cost is placed nearly $500,000 less than would have been the case five or six months ago.
 It is said that the work of construc- tion will be begun some time between March l and May l, and fifteen months will be required to complete it. The building will be twenty-two stories high with two basements and it is said will be the largest hotel building in the world. It will con tain 1,172 rooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
SALOONS CLOSING UP
One Thousand Places Will Have Locked Doors in Next
 Six Months.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-"One thousand saloons will have locked their doors and gone out of business in this city by May 1 next" said Adam Ortseifen, president of the McAvoy Brewing Co, during a talk last night on the scar- !city of barley, which is seriously crippling the large breweries and malt houses and may mean probable raise in the price of beer within few weeks. Both breweries and maltsters., for several weeks have been bidding al- most to the point of wiping out the margin of profit in order to get thu car loads of barley that arrive in this market each day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Pope Exchanges Greetings.

Rome, Dec 24.-The pope was present at the Sacred college to-day for the exchange of Christmas greet lngs with the cardinals. No ad- dresses were made, but the pontif conversed familiarly with each car- dinal, speaking of modernism and the revision of the Vulgate. With Cardinal Gasparri he spoke at some length on the cOdification of the canon law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
sfceI PInnt sI,nt nnun-

Chicago. Dec 24.-The South Chi eagO plant of inc Illinois Steel Co. employing 1000 men. will be shut down to-day until after the holidays
 There is nothing unusual in this shut down" said President BufTng- tons secretary The works are closed for a week or two at this time every year. We do not expect to be closed down more than two weeks now The employees understood ths T this would not be required until March l."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
To Discuss Wage Agreement.

Chicago, Dec 24.-A conference be- tween representatives of the Illinois Coal Operators association and thei ofhclais Of the United Mine Workers union will be held in Chicago Jan uary : The object of the meeting is 10 dlscuSs the new wage agreement ana working conditions. It is pre- dlcted that the Miners union will make demand for ten per cent over the present scale of wages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
GOING TO CENTRAL AFRICA

Boston. Dec 2i.-Professor Alex ander Agassiz. director and curator of the Harvard museum. wil head an expedition to central Africa within Il short time for the purpose of purSu- ing his already extensive scientific investigations. The details or inc trip have not ,ct hcen fully mapped ont an'l' the identity of those who will accompany him and the length of his tr'n ayr Bot known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
SUSPECTS FINED
Got Money From a Priest UDder False
 PretenSes.

Plttsburg, Dec 24.-Kenneth O'Con- nor Washington, D C., Leo Stockin Buffalo. N .I,, and John O'Connor, of Louis Falls, Mass, charged with being suspects, were fined $25 and costs or sixty days at the Allegheny coun- ty workhouse.
 It IS said the men received money from q local priest by presenting d letter from priest in Chicago. Later they returned and insisted on enter ing the priests house, despite the fact that he was ill. The police were noti- lied and arrested them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Abandoned at Sea.

Charlottetown. P. E. l.. Dec 24.- News has been received here of the abandonment at sea of the brigan- tine Aquila, and the safe transfer ring of her crew to the Anchor line steamer Italia, bound from New York for Naples. The Aquila left Shell Durne, N. S.. lumber laden for New York. She was of 15O tons burden and was built in 1888 and carried a crew of eight men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Irish Aai.a.or Goes to Prison.

Dublin, Dec. 24.-The police arrest ed Lawrence GinneIl. Nationalist mem. Der of parliament for Westmeath. al Kilbridge. He was brought here and placed in jail at Kilmainham Gin. nell was sentenced to six months i'm. prisOnment for contempt of court in urging cattle raids. Since his convic- tion he has repeatedly appeared at meetings and addressed the people. but always he was surrounded by his sup pOrterS. and the police were unable to reach him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
ASK A RETRIEVE.
Committee Calls on Governor In Be
 half of Pasouale Esposito. ..

Hartford, Dec. 24-An. effort to temporarily save Pasquale Esposito, who is entenced to be hanged on De- cember 2T, was made to-day when a deputation of Italian citizens, from various sections of the state, appeared at the governors office and asked his excellency to grant reprieve. No new evidence has been brought in upon which they hope to have the re- prieve granted. They expect to prove if the reprieye is granted that it was not first degree murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Saloons to Close Tiyht

chattanooga, Tenn. Dec 24.--Fo, the hrst time in the history of the nquor business in Chattanooga. all the saloons of tile city will be closed hsht on Christmas day. This is tie result neither of law, ordinance nor outside influence, the saloon men having some weeks ago agreed to ob- serve the day. This action bas aroused much favorable comment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
POLICEMAN CAUGHT.
About to Enter Store With False Kew
 in Court To-Day.

New Haven, Dec 24.-Detectives who were watching the store of Fred erlck Bros on Derby avenue, last night. at which number of burglar les had occurred, arrested Policeman M. A. Stowell of the city police force, as he was entering the store with n 1alse key. Stowel appeared iii court rms morning and was held under $500 bail on the charge of burglary. ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Senator MaIIory's Funeral Priva..

Washington. Dec. 24.-In conformity with his dying request. cOhveycd in T telegram tO the sergeant at arms. Unit ell States Senator Stephen E. Mallory of FIoTitla. whO diesI at Pensacola. will not hr given an osIicial funeral. but services will Ie held privately at PeuSacoIa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
WILL TRY TO BREAK WILL

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 24.-By their guardian, Mrs Madison, mother of Mrs Anna Bradley, Arthur Brown Bradley and Martin Montgomery Bradley yesterday filed suit to break the will of former Senator Brown, whom their mother shot to death in Washington. It is contended that Brown had so frequently acknow- ledged the children that the disavow- al in the will proves an abnormal state of mind and this abnormality is attributed by the complainant to habitual intoxication. The Brown estate is valued at $50,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
RCRNS AND ROCHE.

London. Dee 24.-.srticIes Of agree ment have practically been signed for . contest lbetwern Tommy RurIIs, who recently defeated Gunner Jim Moir before the National Sporting club, and Jcm Roche. the Irish cham pion, The fight. which will take place at Dublin. probably March 1T. is for s2.JOo q side and d purse of SI.5GO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
Ms. Esdy pIsrs stoooooo ch.-i,y.

BsSta1. Nv 24.-It tsrame known herr thzt Mrs Mary Raker E.kIy. fouBtIer of Christian Sc5-nre. is plan. ming the eTurs50a uf a SlIsU1Fs In. -tiigfisz fer the sfs--isI l.eEsefit aF the pra~ snd rtsr canf ef zH nzznkFrsf- -- WoTk co fase 5HEjFps vEH sssa com rs4-srs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-24
BANK DOORS CLOSED.
No Statement Issued, Only That The Institution Is In Bands
 of Receiver.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec 24.-The Mem- phis Savings bank failed to open it's doors this morning. A notice posted on the door said that the bank had been placed in the hands of receiver and E. B. McHenry had been appoint ed receiver No statement has been issued