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The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

We do not worship a
Thor, nor a Wooden, nor
a Jove, nor a Mar, yet
we daily bow the knee to
amusement, ease "a n d
commercialism.
The pagan is. not nee
essarily. a bad 'mana-as
the. term lnan is applied
-bllt lie liyes las thouoh
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

Our view of the rela-
tive merits Of romantic
marriage and the mar
riage of convenience is
necessarily determined by
'our view of what mar
riage is for.
!. In the days of ances-
tor worship the supreme
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

BY following the. directions, which
are plainly printed. on each package of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stiff as de-
sired, with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it. 16 OF. for 1Oc, sold by
all good grocers.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

either frilled or plain, made of the
ribbon treated simply, or made of
piece silk adorned with trellis of
silk, the best effect being gained by
some dark ribbon which matches the
skirt, while the blouse with which
these are worn is of fine white soft
lawn.
China silk is also much in request
mostly bearing design on either Dor.
der, while the groundwork is in
variably white, and silver embroider-
les glisten triumphantly from founda-
ton Of straw-colored net.
Straw and buff are tones which hold
their own, and may be found in net,
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19
Iha New Kind.

Visitor-What lovely children! Mr..
De lvorce's by former wife, under.
stand. How ole were they when she
died?
Mrs. De Ivorce-She isn't dead. You
see. I'm sort of grass stepmother.
-puck
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

A man of the world is one who has
managed to- dodge the undertaken.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19
Jaralt a1th 14nttrA Statra
Gatt1tnt AtfnrA IN 0ttarrrl
r between the United States and Japan nconcev
BY CHOZO KOIKE,
Japans Consul-Genera in United States New York city.

AR bctwecn the United States and Japan to incOnceiv
able.
All talk of it absurdy OF course in my capacity
consul general have nothing to do officially with dplo
matte questions which may arise between the two countries
All of those matters dealt with by the Japanese EN-.
bassy in Washington My official functions relate chiefly to
the commerce of the two nations.
The Japanese embassy has decided and very wisely too in
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-07-19

How Long Would $4oo Last?
Patience-Has she played bridge
long?
Patrice-Not very, only about $4O0
long!-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
WASHINGTON IRRITATED AT
MOUNTAINOUS M0LEHlLLS
By Associa ted Press.

BY Associate Press.
CHICAGO, June IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Washington, D. C., says:
There is beginning to be manifested
here a distinct feeling of irritation
against an apparent disposition on the
part of certain people in Japan to mag
nify mole hills into mountains and to
persist in an endeavor to precipitate
trouble between this country and Japan
For months the state department has
been extremely tender of the suscepti-
bilities of the japanese. Ever since the
president went out of his way to set
tie the school question in San Fran
cisco, which was strictly speaking en-
tirely beyond the province of the fed
eral government there has been man
ifest disposition on the part of certain
public men in Japan to criticise the
United States and to complain about
all sorts of little things.
The japanese consul in San Francis
co and the ambassador in Washington
are perfectly well aware that condi-
tions exist in San Francisco which are
wholly unusual and which are beyond
control of the state authorities, to say
nothing of the nation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
GATES LEADS OPPOSITION
TO TORRENS LAND ACT
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, June 7.-After a spirited
all da. session and later in the face
of considerable opposition, the Cali
fornia Realty federation adopted a
resolution indorsing the Torrens land
act, which provides for a certificate of
title as easily transferable as stock
certificate or personal property, and
doing away with abstracts. The reso-
luton was introduced by ]. D. Howell
of San Francisco and supported by
United Jtates Attorney Robert Dew
lin of San Francisco, L. c. Gates Of
Los Angeles leading the opposition.
In the afternoon the convention ad-
journed early to permit the members
enjoying a pleasure trip over the val
ley. This evening members of the
federation gathered at banquet in
the st. James hotel, at which many
toasts on subjects affecting the realty
business were given. The election of
officers Will take place tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
FRANCE TENDERS
FRIENDLY OFFICE
WOULD HELP UNITED STATES
WITH JAPAN
Washington Officials Say They Can
Make No Practical Use of Ten
der-San Francisco Incl
dent Closed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PARIS, June lone of the i'm
mediate results of the Franco-Japanese
entente, which is on the point of be-
| ing signed, has been the tender by
France of her good offices to the United
States in case she can be Of service In
promoting a complete understanding
between the United States and Japan
covering their respective interests In
the far east.
| France believes that the United
| States should become a party to the
series of ententes recently arrived at
between the powers guaranteeing the
! status quo in the far east, as the pest
means of avoiding possible future com
plications and Misunderstanding and
| formerly communicated to the United
States government either now or in the
future to further negotiations in that
direction. The Washington govern
ment, while not availfng itself OF
Frances services, expressed in it's re-
ply it's deep thanks and appreciation
of the friendly offer.
Of No Practical Use
WASHINGTON, June 7.-While the
American government admits receiving
the French tender of good offices to
promote a stable understanding be-
tween the United States and Japan, the
prac.!ca! use TO which the tender can
be put is not regarded as apparent at
the present time French representa-
tions, however, have been received In
the same cordial spirit in which they
were extended.
The Franco-Japanese treaty, a COM
pact in the nature of an alliance, Is re-
garded here, entirely outside the scope
of American diplomacy, precluded py
the firmly fixed policy of the united
States against alliances. The only ne
gotiations with Japan that can be salo
to be pending relate to possible I'M
migration treaty. Nothing mas arisen
between the two nations to preclude
the most straightforward and direct
dealing on this question and conse-
ouently the point at which the offer OF
France could be availed OF is not ap-
parent.
Incident Considered Closed
From diplomatic viewpoint the San
Erancisco incident is closed. The way
has been pointed out whereby japanese
who were injured by the mob can re-
cover damages from the city under the
state code of California. 1t is pointed
out that the one regrettable remainder
Of this incident is the use Whlch the
nress in both countries is making OF
the somewhat hostile sentiment.
With Diplomatic relations between
the United States and Japan not only
UNINTERRUPTED, but with nothing on tine
horizon which leads to apprehension
the French offer is accepted as II was
extended as a most happy addltlon 10
the cordiality between the two nations'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
FOUR GREEKS BURIED
UNDER LOAD OF COAL
By Associated Press,

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, June -Four
Greeks in the employ of the Southern
Pacific were seriously injured in a
wreck on the line of the company this
evening.
Two of them will probably die as a
result OF their injuries. The men were
returning from Gondola Siding, from
where they had taken load of BIZ
tumen. All four were sitting on the
top of the fiat car, which was loaded
with the bitumen. when the car left
the tracks.
The cause of the wreck was a de-
fective truck on the fiat car. AS the
train war crossing Bay street, near
California, the trucks broke and the
car tipped over, entombing the men
under the bitumen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08

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society, SS4 Bradbury building. Los An
geles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
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Angeles Wave Power and Electric COM
pany.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-08
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
THE 4ANGES.
Ancient Lesends of the Sacred River
 of the Hindoos.

of the Hindoos.
 From an icy cavern at the foot of a Himalayan snow bed more than 10000 feet above the level of the sea issues a small stream which becomes the mighty Ganges, flowing for 1,500 miles through India to the bay of Bengal. and of whose course every foot is holy ground.
 With Mother Ganga, as the pious Hindoos reverently call her, no river on earth can compare in sanctity.
 The old poem tells us that the heav- enly Ganges flowed from the toe Of Vishnu and was brought down from heaven by the prayers of the saint Bhagiratha to purify the ashes of the 60,0O0 sons of King Sagara, who had been burnt by the angry glances of the sage Kapila.
 Ganga was angry at being brought down from heaven. and to save the earth from her impetuous rush Siva caught the river on his brow and with his matted locks checked it's course. The legends go on to tell how the de- scent of the Ganges disturbed the sage Jahnu in the performance of his reli- gious duties. whereupOn in his rage he drank up the river. but subseqI ently relented and permitted it to flow from his ear.-PearsOn's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
END OF THE WORLD.
One Scientific Theory of How Our
 Planet May Perish.


 Planet May Perish.
 A scientific forecast of how the end of the world might come has been given by Professor Ellard Gore. His theory is that final cataclysm may pos sibly be the result of a collision be- tween the sun and some dark, dead, derelict planet.
 Although astronomers have no ac- tual proof that such dead suns exist, without life or light and careerlng about in space, they believe it quite possible. The result of a collision be- tween the sun and dark planet would be that the formers light and heat would be enormously increased and the earth instantly destroyed by combustion.
 Professor Gore tells how we should be warned of our approaching doom. When about 15,OO0O00 miles from the sun, the dark body would begin to shine by reflected light. In about ten years 1t would have become so bright as to be visihle to the naked eye. In fifteen yc%"s it would be brighter than any object except the moon. Very soon aftcrward would come the great catas- trophe of it's collision, moving at 400 miles q second. with the sun moving al the same speed. d."-Dundee Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
THE FIREPLACE.
Ono Thing That Helps Most to Make a
 Home HonaIY.

Ono Thing That Helps Most to Make a Home Homeiy.
 This I say: Go back and pick up lost good habits-the omitted amenities of life Especially put back into your house the fireplace It is the one thing that helps most to make a home homely. Build it big and broad. Let there be no gimcracks of fancy wood work anywhere near it. Let it be only brick or stone. Then let the hearth be broad and wide. Make it so large ev- cry way that you need never fear for snapping coal. Away with mats, for they are combustible! But a stool that is another thing Here you can forget the stocks and the office and the store. Here you can dream of rest and peace. Here it is possible that some of you have Tom and Harry and Bessie about your knees. There is no better way to reconstitute the family. It is the chief want of these modern days
 The world is never quite so inde- pendent or we quite so care free with out fire There are vastness and lack of outline to summer day. We get our feelings mixed up with the cosmos. The fireplace narrows our lives some what, but it completes and unifies things. We are happy to be just part of the little warm home circle. Did anybody ever commit suicide who  had fireplace?-E. P. Powell in Out ing Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
Knocked of the Gilt.

"Yes." one of the two women was saying q think I'll get for the drawing room those curtains looked at last. The dining rooms all right as 1t is, but the drawing room
 "Now, will you listen to that" ex- claimed a man sitting near by in an un- dertone Her drawing roomr Why, say, she occupies five room flat just over mine and duplicate of it! When ever I get more than three people in my little parlor feel like apologizing for crowding them. If she were to add a grand piano to her furniture I'll bet she couldn't open the door more than halfway.
 But I suppose she must get lot of comfort out of talking about her draw ing room,' especially when strangers are listening. You know some women are queer that way."-New York Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

The president has just precipi-
 tated a pretty TOW in the navy de- partment by his order that a naval
 surgeon shall command the hos pital ship Relief. says a Washington
 writer. The line officers of the navy
 are violently opposed to permitting a doctor command a ship. They
 say that whenever the navigating officer reports a squall in the Offing the captain-dOctor will order calOmeI and consult his anatomical charts. Senator Hale. chairman of the com mittee on naval affairs. insists that no doctor should command a ship and threatens to introduce bill pro- hibiting it. The army officers are greatly rejOiced because they have had to stand no end of chafing over the army surgeons who have re oeived preferment- For instance, Msjor-General AinswOrth was a doc tor and Is said to have received his first promotion because of his skill at keeping the feet of the infantry men in good shape Then there is General Leonard Wood, vhO secured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
THURSDAY, DEC 31, 1907.

This is the last day of the year 1907. It is the time for making good resolutions for the year to come. Our advice to all is to make few good ones and then stick. This is better than making dozens and breaking them all. Make up your mind to do better and more of it, and the satisfaction that will come to you for work well done and resolutions kept will be sufficient re- ward even if the cold, cruel world is not throwing bouquets at you. Re- member the old saying about not let ting the right hand know what the left one is doing. The Democrat wishes all a very happy new year and the strength to keep all the good resolutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
HEARD IN PASSING.

A woman in Jasper county, Mo-, took deliberate aim at a henroost robber and killed two of her chickens. The robber escaped.
 General Watts, the famous three year-old trotter, chews tobacco, habit he learned from his groom. The horse has good stomach and usually lies down after eating.
 A man went into a Brockton (Mass.) restaurant recently and said his stom- ach was out of condition and he want ed a light breakfast. He ordered hot frankfurters and with it potato salad that had stood on ice all night.
 A rooster stolen from Richard P. Bliss of Cleveland crOwed so lustily that a policeman was aroused, who chased the thief mile before he was captured. In the fight the thief used the rooster as a club on the officer, and the bird was nearly stripped of its feathers.
 Bishop D. A. Goodsell of the Meth odist Episcopal church is said to be the largest churchman in the world. He weighs APO pounds. Once in street car in Paterson. N J., he got up to give lady seat. and three men and two women. the latter with market baskets, occupied the space he vacated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

a regiment and special promotion over the heads of hundreds of other officers because he was Mrs McKin- ley's family physician, and President Mckinley never could refuse any favor asked by his wife. Now the army officers are addressing every naval officer as doctor" and every naval surgeon as admiral" Sur geon-General Rixey, who puts his name in the telephone book as "Ad- mirap' Rixey, although he has been forbidden to use the title of admiral, and who is family physician to the presidents family, is responsible for the presidents decision in the pres ent case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sta.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 S-Euclid and Roselard avenues. 12-Rogers & Bro. (P) 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sta, 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts 15-Cor High and Walnut streets. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm, kfngsbury sta 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. (P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn. R. & L. Co car house (Pl 36-Waterbury Brass Co. (P) 31-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co. (P) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co (Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) 47-Cor s. Main and Washington stz. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin end Union sts. 53-W'bury Clock Go, case f'ty. (Pl 54-Rose Hill house.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ave. rr~ nnnlSFtln 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. T3-Cor N Willow st and Hillside av. 14-Cor Johnson and Wateryille s.z l42-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. 162-Cor East Main and Melton stx 173-Poli's theater.
 212-The Platt Bros. & Go. TP1 213-Shoe Hardware Co. (Pl 214-W'bury Clock mvt. factory. tP, 216-Cor Cherry and North Elm sta 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts 253-Farm street. cor St Paul, 254-Cor Etna and North Matn st. zel-June Cooke and N. Mair sts. Zes-Cor Abbott and Phoenix ayea zIZ-Groye. Central and Holmes ay. 311-S. N. E. Tel Co building (Pl 512-CoT Bank and Meadow sts. sls-handoiph & Gloves. (Pl 314-P'ume & Atwood (Pl 315-Ameriean Ring Co. (P1 s16-Electric Light Station. fp 31s-Holmes, Booth G Havdens fps 321-Cor Bank and Washington sr 3z2-Cor Green and N. Leonard s.. s23-Ccr Wash'ton ave Portland st 324-COr Charles and Porter sts- s25-Cor Lafayette. Washington .v 3z7-Riverside Park. near brevery- s11-City Lumber and Coal Co. (Pl GT2-Traey Bros lPD
 tzs-Cor Clay and MfH sts. ts2-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts I51-Steele ( Johnsoz Mfg Co. (pt sT2-Cor Baldwin and wrhirEtou Ets ssz-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts T4z-Cor Ridgswooa and Willie sts
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 the City hall I-I- Two strokes. fire cat. rscsTL I-I-1- Three strokes F u sp n .I-I-I-1-1-1-1-1-1-1- Ten strcksa aufck vfu indicate a general slar-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

Testimony from all officers and men show that the prime cause of assertion, refusal to re-enlist and purchase of discharge from the United States army is the low pay of the army compared to that of pub lie life. The pay of a private is the same as it was forty or more years ago; the price of everything not fur nished by the government has vast ly increased, while the service re- qured of both officers and men is greater than ever. One regiment has travelled 50,000 miles in nine years. Two solutions are offered for the problem, either the pay must be increased or congress must keep re- ducing the authorized strength of the army to keep pace with the de- crease in the enlisted force. Mean while those who are left must take care of the millions of dollars worth of expensive equipment, great guns in the Notifications, the horses, rifles and other paraphernalia. We must be prepared for war. With two men doing this work where there should be three. trying to make up the deficiency for guard mount and detailed duty. all for from $13 per month upward, it is small wonder that IF officers are out securing the country for recruits where fifty eight were enough three years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
The Gann He Preferred.

At dinner recently several men were discussing the merits of different kinds of game One preferred canvasback duck, another woodcock and still an- other thought a quail the most delicious article of food. The discussion and the dinner ended at about the same time. "Well, Harry. said one of the men, speaking to the waiter at his elbow,
 "what kind of game do you like bestr' "Well, Mir Jones. 10 be frank, almost any kind of game suits me, but what like best is an American eagle served on a silver dOllar."-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31

Ex-Senator Blackburn, now gov ernor of Panama, is in Washington on leave and brings back a radiant account of the progress being made on the Isthmus. Colonel Goethals, the chief engineer and the chairman of the Isthmian canal commission, is making wonderful progress with the construction of the canal" said Sen ator Blackburn. Tt is perfectly amazing the rate at which they are digging the big ditch and the satis- faction and contentment of everyone connected with the work. Colonel Goethals is an ideal man to have charge of big project. He is al- ways perfectly cool and in absolute command of the situation. Secre
 tary Taft is a most satisfactory man to have general supervision of the work. He has the capacity of se- lecting the best men and then allow ing them a free hand to push the project. His trips to the Isthmus have done good, for big Bill has a smile that won't come off and his hand-shake is an inspiration to every man on the job" Asked how living on the canal zone compared with living in Kentucky, the senator said that apart from the friends he had to leave behind, life on the Isthmus was decidedly pleasant. "a delightful climate. a pleasant circle of people and the satisfaction of knowing that one is connected with one of the greatest undertakings of the age. and an enterprise which is going to bene- fit the southern states incidentally. :"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
HUSH!

Don't mention it to a living soul. There are no auburn haired old maids. Now, girls, don't go buying acids, hair dyes nor peroXides to color your hair Get a bag of BROWNS QUICKFIRE CHARCOAL and get the house nice, warm and comfortable. The very surroundings will suggest how nice it is to have a home of his own and force him to pop the question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-31
WiIIina.

One evening the head of the house hold came home earlier than usual and was very hungry. He said to the maid, Please tell the cook to accelerate the dinner"
 The maid brought back word to this effect: If you please, sir. the cook says she hasn't any in the house. but if you can wait little while she will send for some"