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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
New Official Position Created by
Western Railroads.
TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE
Win Not Act as "Spotter," Yet viii
Examine Into Detail Of Treatment
Of Public by Railroad Employees. and
Correct Abuses.

CHICAGO, March 2S.--With view
to promoting better passenger service
and also to get closer to the people and
their transportation wants, several Of
the railroads in the west. including
the Burlington, have created new
position. The incumbent really has
no title. and the various vice-presi-
dents call him what they please. One
western vice. president calls his new
ofiicial the General public
1t is the sole duty Of the General
public" to travel over his own roads
and the roads Of his competitors and
take observations relative to the SER
vice. the way the trains are handled,
and how the public is treated. He il
in NO sense of the word "Spotter," i"
but he is the man VINO tells the man
agement how the public is handled on
his particular road and on other roads
and who draws comparisons regarl-
ing the service furnished by the differ
ent lines.
The General public" is expected
TO travel in the day coaches and TO buy
nis ticket at the stations where he
gets on trains. In doing 50 he notes
how the station agent handles the
public in selling tickets. and giving the
information which travellers wish re-
garding time, connections and other
matters, sees how the train is hand
led at stations and what can be done
to facilitate its running.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
ANNUAL MEETING.

NEW YORK. March 2s.--Proxics are
being solicited In the name OF J. +.
Morgan. II. C. FrIck. r. II. Gary. Nor
man b. Beam and n Thayer for the
annual meeting of the United States
Steel Corporation to be iield In Ho-
boken April 15. The notice states
that the business before the meeting
will include considering and voting
upon the approval and ratification OF
all purchases. contracts. acts. pro-
ceedlngs, elections and appointments
by the board Of directors or finance
committee since the meeting OF last
year. and particularly an authorized
OF the grantee by the U. s.. Steel Cor
poration In the matter OF the lease OF
Great Northern ore lands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
VANDERBILT CUP.
Only American Cars 10 be Admitted
New Associations Elected Members.

NEW YORK, March ss.---At meet
Ing OF the board of directors OF the
American Automobile Association held
yesterday the adylsability Of holding
two or three days contest on Long
Island after the Vanderbilt Cup race
next fan was discussed.
II was suggested that only American
touring cars be allowed 10 compete,
The race as proposed will be abou,
la0 or 200 miles each day. All those
finishing within stipulated time will
be permitted to race each day. This
style Of run would eliminate the
slow cars the first days and would
have only the fastest competing In tho
dual.
Two state Associations were elect
ed To membership In the Connecticut
Automobile Association and the Mimi
csota State Automobile Association.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29

drtss By the corporation OF Cape Town
yesterday ana In replying TO u saii
that the Transvaal Ministry was re-
solved 10 rescue South Africa from the
depression from which Il was sur
fcrmg. He denied that tho Boer and
the British races SHOULD make ono
flne race, All had made mistakes In
the past. hc said he himself, conclu-
del, He was going to England to look
after the interests of south Africa,
and 10 show that portion Of the Britt
'ish rnpiro was a. safcin the hands
OF Roer ministry as In thost Of 9TH
er ministry.
General Botha IN 10 visit England
now 10 attend the conference OF Colo
nial premiers TO be hel din London
soon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
RECORD DAY FOR IMMIGRANTS.

NEW YORK, March 2S.--A total Of
2e,05, immigrants and 1896 cabin pas
sengers arrived In this port on steam
ships yesterday.
It was probably the record imnii-
grafton Gay Of the rush season.
Only few more than 5000 were
handled on Ellis Island. The remain
derive here aboard ship. There were
not enough deputy collectors, inspec-
tors, appraisers and immigration
boarding officers to finish the work
properly and hundreds Of cabin pass
engers were held, hungry and discon-
soIate on piers for long time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
END OF SEATTLE STRIKE.

SEATTLE, March 2S.-The strike Of
the Seattle Builders. which for the last
week has put the quietus on construc-
tion work. ended last night. Commit
tees representing the Building Trade
Assembly and the Master Builders
Association. the warning factions. met
by common consent in a four hours
session. Their agreement was In the
nature of an oral understanding but
the likelihood Of further trouble is
doubtful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
TICKET NAMED A WOODBURY..

Woodburn, Ore. March 28,-At a
citizens, convention held In this city
last night the following ticket was Sc
lected to be voted on at the city elec-
tion on April /: H. B. Brown, Mayor;
A. p. Branigan and Paul Sowa. Coun-
cilmen; s. c. Berry, Treasurer; J. A
knight, Recorder; John Tyler, Mar
shall. There will be two other tickets
in the field. The license question will
also be decided at the election.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
STOLE SACK OF GOLD.

Pueblo, Mar Thirty six sacks
of gold ore valued at $4,000 said to
nave been stolen from the mines at
RyoIite, Nevada, and shipped into
Pueblo by high graders was seized at
the local office of the express company
today by deputy United States mar
shall. The sacks were addressed to
George Richardson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29

next week to speak at the peace con-
ference with Secretary Root, Chief
Justice Brown, and others, will be en-
tertained at dinner at the Hotel Man
haitian. on April 10,
Mr.. Stead Is due here next Wednes-
day, He win attend the opening Of
the Carnegie Institute at Pittsburg
and visit various other cities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
AiRsHIP WRECKED.

PARIS, March 2s.--Santos Dumont's
aeroplane, Bird Of Prey No. 2, was
wrecked during a trial yesterday, but
he was not injured.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29

CAPE TOWN, March 2S.--General
Louis Botha, prime minister Of the.
Transvaal was presented with an adj
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-29
EDITOR TO sE ENTERTAINED.

NEW YORK. March 2s.-WiIliam 7.
Stead. Editor of the Review of Re-
views, who will arrive from London
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
4soLp LIKE sHEEP.
Distriet Attorney Jerome After New York uBoodle" Aldermen.

 Distrist Attorney Jerome After New
 York "Boodle" Aldermen.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-Investigation of bribery charges against aldermen of the Municipal Ownership league was resumed before the grand jury. The first witness to be called by the district attorney was Alderman Joseph M. Tor pey. The prosecution of Alderman Will liam Clifford before Magistrate Whit man has been postponed at the request of his attorneys, Levy < Unger, and will not take place until Monday. Cliff ford's ball was fixed at $1O,000, John J. White and Samuel Kahn going sure ties. After District Attorney Jerome had examined eight of the ten alder men whom Clifford is alleged to have said could be bought for $500 apiece he said:
 Tt looks to me as if two or possibly more of that bunch of eleven Munich pal Ownership league aldermen were simply holding out on the others. I don't believe all of them knew their votes were being paid for. but, like plain fools, they were sold like sheep in shambles"
 This conclusion of the district at. torney, in conjunction with other sig nifcant incidents was taken as an in- dication that one or more of the alder. men had unbosomed themselves and given what might be construed as q confession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
WANT PATRIOTS DAY.
The People of New Hampshire Would
 Abolish Fast Day,

Concord, N. H., Jan 1S.-The abol- ishment of Fast day as a legal holi- day in New Hampshire and the sub stitution therefor of the 18th of April, to be known as Patriots day, is asked for in a petition to the legis- lature which has, been widely circu- lated throughout the state. Among those who have signed the petition are President William !. Tucker of Dartmouth college, President William D. Gibbs of the New Hampshire State college. State Superintendent of Pub lie Instruction H. c. Morrison, Prin- cipal Harlan P. Amen of Phillips Exeter academy and many other ed- ucators. clergymen. public officials and others. The change is asked on the ground that Fast day has lost its original significance and that its observation at present is not in keep ing with the purposes for which it was founded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
HELP FROM AMERICA.
Admiral Davis, With Missouri on4
 Indiana, at Kingston.

Admiral Davis, With Misseuri asa
 Indiana. at kingston.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-A wlreless message to the navy department from. Rear Admiral Evans at Guantanamo' states that the battleships Missouri and Indiana have arrived at Jamaicas 2 also that the destroyer Whipple, having aboard Divisional Commander Admiral C. H. Davis, with corps of surgeons! and medical supplies. already has ar rived at Kingston.
 Owing to an error in deciphering thoI wireless message from Guantanamo.' Cuba, it was made to appear that Rear Admiral Evans personally had gone O. Kingston to extend relief to the earth~ quake sufferers. Admiral Evans dls-' patched Rear Admiral Davis. the sec> ond in command, to Kingston on thia mission.
 The navy department has teIegram' from the Hamburg-American line steamship company stating that ac- cording to a cablegram from the caps tain of the company's steamer Prss< ident, dated at Port au Prince, Haiti. great caution is necessary on tho part of ships approaching Kingston, e 0e bottom of the sea has changed by roa- son of the earthquake and that tbe lighthouse has been demolishsd. The information was regarded as of such importapce that fl at once was cabIo4 to Admiral Evans at Guantanamo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

Rubbers at cut prices at Frank the shoeman's. Everything in rubber on sale to-morrow.
 Grieve. Bisset & Holland have hundreds of bargains that they have not mentioned in their ad. See them on display.
 A class for beginners Saturday cv- ening and a new one starting Monday evening at Mrs John T. Kicks.
 See tho price that Miller & Peek have put on hosiery. Many good things in the white sale.
 The Model market has a good line of beef. lamb and poultry. nice roast ing chickens. 20c a pound.
 Mems silk mufBers at Curran's for 25c. mems heavy astrachan back dress gloves at 39c.
 You get a large amount of trading stamps and the best grade of gro ceries at the Union Supply Cos.
 The Colby Sherwood Co have some ladies'. misses and children's rubber boots now on sale at s1.
 Langley says one of his oil heaters will warm mp a large room. He has them from 3.5o ID.
 The money saving bargains in coats at weinstein's should not be over looked by those in need of such gar ments.
 l.. R. Carter has a two-family house with large lot for sale at a bar gain
 The dreamland sale of mems fur nfshings at wenzefs Toggery is the place to get the bargains Of the hour. Boss crackers contain all muscle building and bone making elements. Their trademark on every package Military legsins at Holczer's that are waterproof and warm All sizes for boys and men. 3sc. The clothing sale at T Msrczs's cor ner of Bank snd Grand streets. has some wonderfully low price> on goods.
 A closing ous sale on boys suits and overcoafs will start to-morrow morning at J. Q. Mullinss q 9ons. , Upson ( Singleton put on sale [ few Rsd b4fIn1no in u overceai nns 0-ouzvus tee9 0en -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
HE IS NOT WORRYING.
E. [. Frisbie Has Something to Say
 About Water,

Edward l.. Frisbie, ST, one of the best informed men in Waterbury on municipal affairs, thinks the public is needlessly alarmed oyer this water question. There is no use hoisting the umbrella before it rains," said Mir Frisbie to a Democrat reporter, but it is wise to have it within reach. Isn't the water rushing over the spillway right along, probably more of it than is being consumed for domestic use? We'll. then. what are we all fretting over? Waterbury is better situated regarding water sup plies than any other town in the state. We are here in a valley with great water sources coming towards us from the hillsides in all directions. Some day when you have the time to spare. but perhaps you have visited the place before. take a trip out east along the line of the Mad river and when you get half mile beyond the Mill Plain school stop and look at the vast tract of land between that point and Woodtick and you will see an area capable of storing enough water to meet the requirements of a city of 50O,000 inhabitants. The ex- pense of water system out that way would be small compared with the cost to go In the other direction, but suppose we have to follow wherever the engineers lead. Don't you know that engineers are useful fellows 10 have around when you want any thing done in their line. but did 1t ever occur to you that they are very expensive. Have you ever heard of the engineer who had a contract to flll in a great hole and instead of using a sand bank which stood near by he preferred to go long distance away and blast filling from a quarry, Isn't this nice winter weather? Good day. sir"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
NOTICETOcONTRACIORs
Clerks Office Department of Education,


 Sealed proposals for the inside fin- ish of rooms in the Duggan. Mulcahy and Webster Schools, including ma son work, carpenter work, electric clocks and bells complete. will be re- ceived at this office until [: 80 D. m.. Monday evening. January 2S, 1907, at which time they will be publicly open ed and read at Il meeting of the Board of Education.
 Only bids for completing the gen eral contract on each of the follow ing jobs will be considered:
 Interior finish second floor bank.
 Interior finish third floor Mulcahy.
 Interior finish five class rooms, wardrobes. assembly hall. and li- brary in Webster School addition. as per plans and specifications of Leon- ard Asheim, architect, 56 Bank street, City.
 Envelopes containing bids should be marked with the name of item bid on.
 Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check for an amount of not less than 5 per cent of the amount required by said proposal. payable to the order of the Comptroller of the City of Waterbury. conditioned for the execution of the contract within five days after bid has been accepted.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the architect.
 The work must be completed not later than April 30. 1907. A panalty of $25.O0 per day will he imposed as assessed and liquldated damages for each and every day the work remains unfinished after date set for compile tion. The successful bidders will be required to furnish surety bond to an amount of not less than 30 per cent of the amount of contract The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Bids to be addressed to the Board of Education.
 J.J. FITZGERALD, Clerk. Waterbury, Conn. 1-1S-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
President want. More w.r.h,p..

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-President Roosevelt has written letter to Chair man Foss of the naval affairs commit tee urging that an appropriation should have been made at once for two first class battleships of the maximum size and speed and with primary batteries all of twelve inch guns. The letter states that. in addition to the battle ship provided for last year of the Dreadnought class. another should be provided for this year without fail. The president also urges the building of torpedo boat destroyers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
x,cb.n-i-Chef.L.t For Her,

PARIS. Jan. 1s.-The sultan of Tur- key has conferred upon Mrs. Mccor- mick. wife of the American ambassa- dor to France. the grand cordon of the Imperial Order of Nichan-i-Che- fakat. the insignia of which she wore last night at the gala diplomatic din ner given by President Fallieres at the Elysee. It consists of star of rubies and diamonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
E.r,n espe. .t ki.ests..

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla. Jan. 18.-- Wireless messages received here say that Kingston is sinking gradually. that holes and cracks hundred feet deep were formed by the earthQuako and that grave fears are felt that tho entire city will slip into the bay. Part of the town of Port Royal has sunk. some of the batteries going down eight feet. Three men were killed there. A tidal wave came into Annotta bay. sub merging many houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
R...,a.. pe.sA R.ll.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. ls.-sone idea of the extent of the political and revolutionary disturbances in Rueeia may be gntherei from these statistics of the year 19cc. just published hy tho police: Sentenced to death. 1.252; Co servitude in mines. 202s: to Siberia for life. IS: to prisons tvarious desrees Of offensesi. sl945: newspapers suspend- ed. ss3. editors prosecuted. 132.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
To Probe Entire Race Problem.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-An inves- tigation of the entire race question in the southern states will be forced by Republican senators if the Democrats compel them to go on record as for or against the belief that President Roosevelt acted within his constitu- tional and legal authority in dismiss ing three companies of negro soldiers from the Twenty-fifth infantry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
co,a In m. Cnt.kiII. In,en.e.

KINGSTON. x. r.. Jan. 1s-Intense cold prevails throughout the Catskill mountains. Thermometers in some places registered degrees below zero. In Kingston they reached zero. and at 10 o'clock Thursday forenoon. when the storm set in. the mercury stood at 1 above zero.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
auick Iu.,lce ., s,. Le.,..

ST. LOUIS. Jan. IS = Horace E. Hand. lawyer and social leader of the aristocraiIc suburb of KIrkwood. was sentenced here to five years In prison for forgery The arrest trial. convic- ton and sentencing of Hand was a lightning bit of criminal procedure. all xx-ffl,fr a dav
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
Trratmens of I~prpsy.

Honolulu, Jan 1s.-Beneficial re- suits are being obtained at the leper settlement of Moloki through the use of a preparation of eucalyptus oil for the treatment of leprosy. The oil has proved effective thus far and the physicians there are hopeful that 1t will produce cures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to return our most sin cere thanks to our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness extended to us during the sickness and death of our beloved father. CHILDREN OF THE LATE JOHN
 MALONE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
k--p. L-ary ..s H.I, cssar.se.

ALBANY. <. Y- Jan. is-Ths seunto confirmed the appointments by 0og- ernor Hughes of Charles HsIlan KoeD of Buffalo to be stnte super1ntun1eot of banks. of William Leary of Nev York to be state superinfeode1t of elections for the metropolitan 6ln1<16e and Benjamin E. Hall Of Nsw Ymo to be state tsx counIssioesf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
E.r,h,uaLe ss oh... scosiand.

GLASGOW. Jan. 1s-shortiy before 2 o'clock a slight shock of earthquake was fe,. st oban and vicinity. There were tv-c distinct movements or tre- mors. the first beEng accompanied by a loud report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

WANTED-A few responsible young men to learn to repair, drive and care taking of automobiles. Apply IT Jefferson st. 1-18-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
Miscellaneous.

LOST-Ladies' gray hand bag, con- taining small sum of money, gloves and other things. Finder will please return to Democrat office.
 1-16-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
NEW ADvERTIsENfENTs.

WANTED-Three young men to travel, not to sell goods; good op- portunity. Call after 4:30. MT Robin, 259 East Main st. 1-18-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
First Informasios ct Rome.

Rome. Jan 1s--The vatican su- thorfffes last night received their frpt direct information of the disaster at Kingston The pope. vho vas not a1ecfed. ordofs1 instructions to Do eat to the basAep ef Jamaica to ercnn11s as11sanse buf the su1srsssL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

315 Bank str. w. Lu- cas's cigar store, one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favorite brands of clgars and to- bacco. Cigars by the box special ty. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
asHan, narl.r. yIrt.r..

ALBANY. \. r.. Jan. ls-AIhany de- feated Rochester in the New York State Bowling league series last night in two out of tfErep sames. Scores: Albany. 2.s1s. Rochester. 2.el
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
u,rs-.ssA p>s~sss Peu.svIvssss-

HANOVER. \. H. Jan 1s-Dart- mouth defeated the University of Pennsylvania in . well played game of baskef ban last night hy . score of s1 b Ia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

and room "A per week, or $3.50 in advance; table board $2.50; single meals 15c each. 221 South Main st. 1-12-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

nu.k se Rnrsas1 nass nses>>1-
 LONDON, Ian 1A-Ihs Fans C e eume e e Dnnk C MnGnn1 UD - 6nma oun c c . oR 0r4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
r,s., r,. vlen uea.,, wneon.

Tshes re. WssA Haasss WmG1m-
 BERLIN. Jsn- 19-Enperof vuInD Invited Profess~ Dufueu. aann c e. IunbIs university an1 pruor111e x American hiseuy an1 m1l11uu11o GI BerIIs unive.11y, . nnso tln u1A - e 0o pn1nD o11m G1nI< 1I,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
A BARGAIN

Owner removing to New York state puts on the market an exceptionally fine three-family house in the North End. Has all improvements and is in perfect condition. If you're tired of paying rent and want your own home. this place will fill the bill.
 JOHN s. NEA0LE.
 Real Estate. Loans insurance Room l7. Nc 1oS Bank St
 Telephone lSQ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18
WANTED

one who can act as saleslady. w. M., this office.
 1-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

Wide open is tho mouth of Doom,
 And twill devour us evsry one Unless we give the dragon room
 And get in motion--run, run, run! In business life the rule applies
 Unless we keep a.soing, seoot, Keep step with progress, ADvERTlsE, We'll 90 this poor old monkeys route.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

WANTED-A sober and honest col lector; steady position to right party. Only hustlers answer. Ad- dress w. M., Democrat office. 1-17-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

COME TO OLANOFF'S and hear all the latest and best music played by Prof Greene, and get the best of vet refreshments and cigars free with your pool games, played on the best tables in town. A good time every night for everybody. Remember the place, Olanoff's, 9-11 Grand st. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE-I will it your eyes for the next two weeks with 20 year gold filled frames for g, and aluminium frames for $1. Reiss, the optician. 7s South Main st, up stairs.
 L. P. DULAC, stair builder and cab inet maker. Jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence No 337 Dublin st. Mall orders promptly at- tended to. Shop 3s Wolcott st. Telephone.
 THE MOST thorough eye examlna- tiv.. in Waterbury. We make gold filled glasses from S1 pair up. Any lens made to order at about half the cost of others. w. N. Pier. pont, graduate opticiau. 10s South Main st.
 NJ. A. DULAO, builder and contrac- tor. stair builder and cabinet maker, store fitting a speciality. Omce and shop with J. B. Smith & Co, 66 Ben edict st, Waterbury. Conn. Resi- dence 62 Tracy ave; postomce oox l19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

WANTED-Girls for foot presses. Good wages. Apply at American Pin Co. Watsrville. 1-12-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-18

WANTED-The people to know that the jewelry store on South Main st, 19S, will be kept closed hereafter two nights week, Mondays and Fridays. Phone 1852.