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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
CONDITIONS IN CHINA.
Relief Workers are Afraid That an
 Epidemic Will Break Out.

Washington. Jan 3O.-The appall- ing conditions in China as the result of the famine, as told in Chinese newspapers and other mail advices reaching the state department, cou- pied with the warning given by Con- sul-General Rodgers of the possible effects of the outbreaks which daily are occurring in the famine districts, have attracted the attention of the government authorities and develop ments will be closely watched.
 One of the greatest dangers which the relief workers confront is an cpl demic. In the great concentration camps which have been formed by refugees who have fled from the stricken districts to the south by the tens of thousands, the people live, some of them only partially clothed. others entirely naked. in mud huts held together by mating. Medical supplies and skill are badly needed in these camps, as well as food and clothing.
 The naval authorities are doing their utmost to control the situation, but the task is beyond them. and out side aid is badly needed. Relief con- mittees have been formed m various centers composed of high native off, cials and foreigners.
 The task appears so gigantic that most serious conditions will be reached before any headway is made. The government has opened public relief works where men can secure The Grand canal is being deepened at Haichow. the work on the improvement being started merely to give employment to some of the starving. Estimates have been made of the cost of feeding each starving person and the total amount will reach close to s2o.o00 daily. This estimate is based upon a calcula- ton that 4.ooo. 900 people are actual ly starving
 The people is selling grain and salt where it can Tn some instances the public ceiling places had to be closed because of the great rush of antives to buy. In Hsuchoufu In De- cember } or f women were crushed to death in the mad rush for food. | The price of vegetables has doubled, and coal and coke cust 9uch mors than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
CAUCUS THIS AFTERNOON.

Hartford, Jan 3O.-A caucus of the democrats of the house and sem ate was held in the superior court room this afternoon for the purpose of nominating a state auditor. Rep resentative Dunn of Willimantic was chosen as chairman and Representa- tive Warren of Lyme was selected as clerk. Nominations were made as follows: Senator Atwater nominated Edward s. Roberts of Canaan, Rep resentative Conner nominated Joseph T. Dutton of Bristol, Senator Brady nominated ex-Mayor Samuel A. Bas- sett of New Britain, Representative Dunn nominated Thomas J. Kelly of Windham. The first ballot was made an informal one and there were fifty six votes cast. Roberts received 35, Dutton 13, Bassett 6, Kelly l and Yeoman. the present auditor, 1. The ballot was made formal and unani- nous and MT Roberts declared the choice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
FOR THE POOR
Dead London Merchant Has Left $s,ooo,oo0 10 Provide For
 Aged and Homeless
MANY AT FUNERAL

London, Jan 30.-The funeral of William Whiteley, the we'll known merchant, who was shot and killed in his store on January "A. was held to-day. The public interest in the tragedy was shown by the great crowd of people who gathered around the residence of the dead man and lined the streets leading to the church where the services were held.
 According to the newspapers MT Whiteley bequeathed the sum of $5,- 000,000 to provide almshouses and homes for the aged and deserving poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Troop. Mus, Pay Full Fare.

OMAHA. Neb., Jan. 30.-That the of. flcials of the big western trunk lines intend to interpret the new interstate law as strictly toward the government as the latter's representatives have fore cd them toward the public was made clear when the Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads both refused to transport United States troops from this city to San Francisco for less than the full rate. The special rate hereto fore paid was refused peremptorily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Names of Candidates For County Commissioners Were Sent 10
 Judiciary This Morning
GEDDES ONE OF THEM
CurieW Law Bill Presented By , Southinglon Man.-Many New Bills and Resolutions Kept the
 Clerks Busy.

Hartford, Jan 3O.-A warm de- bate in the house furnished the in- terest in the Capitol this morning The matter at issue was the re- appointment of county commission CTS. The republican majority had its way, sending to the judiciary the fol- lowing nominations: Holland coun- ty, Fred O. Vinton and John B. Whit man; New Haven county, Jacob D. Walter and James Geddes; Litchfield county, Herbert G. Case and Howard o. Guernsey; New London county, Richard w. Chadwick and Benjamin F. Williams; Windham county, Charles B. Barbour and Edward H. Hall. The fight was made on Mir Bar bour's name, the democrats support ing Governor Woodruff's recommen- dation.
 In the house Representative Gard her of Southington introduced cur few law, under the provisions of which children under the age of 16 in towns of 5000 or over shall not be on the streets after 5 o'clock at night from October 1 to April 1, or after g o'clock from April 1 to Octo- Der l.
 Representative Griswold presented a resolution appropriating $2,OOO. for the purpose of procuring a record of the deaths of all soldiers of the civil war accredited to Connecticut.
 Another bill was presented allow ing five days for an appeal from the decision of any police court or jus tice of the peace in any criminal case.
 Representative Higgins presented a poll tax bill to replace the military tax measure. It provides that each male over 21 years of age and under 70 shall pay a tax which is to be used for town and city purposes.
 Another bill increases the inheri- tance tax from one-half to 1 percent.
 John Rrophy of Ridgehc)d was this afternoon named for county com missioner for Fairfield county in the caucus of the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Wore Younx Rcid,. Necktie..

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-Gayly deck. ed out in two sweaters. two silk shirts and eleven neckties belonging to Og- den Mills Reid, son of the American ambassador to England. Harry Murray was arrested here. He confessed that he is head of the gang of trunk thieves whose robberies in the past three months have amounted to more than S200.0OO. Murray admitted also that hiring out as driver. he had footed three trunks which Trenor l.. Park, the millionaire yachtsman. engaged him to take to the Pennsylvania station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
FIFTY DEAD IN MINE.

Explosion Caused by Dust In Stewart
 Colliery, Near Fayetteville, N. Y.
 CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. SO.- There are at leaEt fifty or sixty per. sons dead as result of an explosion in the Stewart mine. near Fayetteville, in Fayette county, last night, accord ing to the last reports receivedA and It is expected the number will reach twenty-five more.
 The explosion was caused by dust In the mine. Every effort is being made to get to the men who are en- tombed, but there Is little hope that any of them are alive.
 At the time of the explosion there were about 200 men in the shaft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Kissing and the Grip.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Jan. 30.- Health Officer Dr. Somers says that kissing and the grip go hand fin hand. and in order to prevent the spread of influenza here he has issued a state ment warning the public against oscu- lation. Dr. Somen holds that per cent of all kisses are laden with germs, particularly grip germs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
stevens h Two Great Canal Work.

stevens h Two Great Canal Works.
 ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 30.-Frederlck c. Stevens, the millionaire state super intendent of public works, whose ap. pointment by Governor Hughes was the great surprise of the present ad- ministration, is now virtually the d. rector of two of the most stupendous works of engineering ever conceived by man. He Is the sole packer of William J. Oliver, the contractor whose bid to construct the Panama canal has just been accepted and in his official posi-. tion in New York state Is in charge of the enlargement of the Erie canal at an expenditure of $101, ,OOO,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Icc Boupd ve..el. Bele...d

Salem. Mass. Jan 30.-A fleet of dozen or more schooners. which were Ice bound at this port. have been released by local tug and to- day all were below the Ice ready to proceed at their captains option. Word of the embargo through ship ping circles had reached New York. and the revenue cutter Gresham vas expected here to-day to open a chan ael. but her services viIl not be need ed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
ro.rse.. Adrtft .. lee Flee.

RIGA, Russia. Jan. 90. = Fourteen fishermen drifted out into the gulf of Riga on an Ice noe. They were fish ing when the Ice broke. and they sud denly found themselves being blown out to sea by strong wind. Steam CTS went out in search of the fisher. men. and at late hour they were res cued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Believed to De Charle. Zane.

CAMDEN. \. J., Jan. 30-The man who was killed in company with a woman by a Pennsylvania railroad electric train. apparently by intent, is believed to have been Charles Zane of Glassboro. He knew Miss wilhelmIna Lacey. whose body was recovered. Zane is missing. The mans body has not been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
M.ri,im. E,pr@.. Wrecked.

HALIFAX, N. S.. Jan. 30.-The mari time express train, from Montreal for Halifax, was wrecked last night near Windsor Junction. on the IntercoIonial railroad. The whole train with the ex- ception of the engine and one car left the rails. No lives were lost Several passengers s-S .-"'--,e~ --ere Injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Car.asis, Day ct wasAi.sss..

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3o.-The sixty. fourth anniversary of the birth of vii liam Mckinley was remembered by many here. Government officials. mem bes of congress and private citizens wore the martyred presidents favorite flower. and President Roosevelt had on his desk a g-cst vase of fine csrua- ficns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
seven Neu War.hip. For Japan.

TOKYO. Jan. 30.-During the year 1907 the following warships will be launched at Japanese yards: The bat tleship Oki. 15.O00 tons: the armored cruiser Ibuki. 14.6OO tons: the second class cruiser Megami. 3.400 tons: the armored cruiser Kurama. 14.O00 tons; the cruisers Tone and 0bo. 5000 tons each, and the torpedo boat destroyer kirusuki, 3S0 tons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Breeze Aes.isses ct Erm.r..

ELMIRA. \. Y.. Jan. 30. - Silas Breese. charged with manslaughter in being responsible for the death In No vember. 1905. of Edward M. Myers. village clerk of Horseheads. was ac- quilted by jury in the county court here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
y,ures Into rIery Cek, ov,,.

UNIoNTowN. Pa. Jan 3o.-Tired of life. Tony sain. foreigner. went to a coke oven at Oliver No. 1. deliberately undressed in the cold and threw him self head first into the bed of fire and was burned to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
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TOLEDO. O. Jan 30.-wIIIard Robb of Adrian. the Lake Shore fireman who was injured in the wreck at RIga. Mich. Jan 13. died at St vincent's hospItal Robb vas supposed to bs in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
H. H. Rosers. sIrsy-sevensh Birthday

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-H. H. Rogers. vice president of the Standard oil con- pany. celebrated his sixty-seventh birthday yesterday. He found his room in the Standard oil company's offices decorated with American Beauty roses and other flowers. gifts of his asso- ciates and employees He seldom miss es day In his office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Asrees on lime 10 yote.

Washington, Jan 30.-The senate has agreed to vote on the resolution declaring Senator Shoot not entitled fo his seat. at o'clock on wednes- Gay afternoon. February 90.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
wEArHKR NREcAH.

Forec.st for Connecticut: Fair and somevhat colder to-nIkhf and Thur day: hghf wiDdA genexsIly vesteriy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30
Victim is N. Guidema. who is Keeper of Political Prison
 at Basil Island.
MORE DEAD MINERS
The Prince of Russia Attended 1ha Funerals of the Men Killed h the Mines at St Johann.
 On-Saar

St Petersburg, Jan 30.--M. Guide. ma, governor of the political prison on Varill Ostro1f, (Basil island), a su- burb of this city, was shot in the main street of the island to-day and died almost immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

Saarbruecken, Rhenish Pruasia. Jan 3O.-The search of the Redenmine at St Johann-on-Saar. where the ex. plosion occurred January 2S, contin- ues. More bodies were brought up last night and identified as being among the list of IFS men already given up for dead. The fire has been extinguished and the work of clearing the galleries is proceeding. Prince Leopold of Prussia took part in tho. funerals of the victims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-30

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
LOST.

One word out of an ad in our miss ing word contest. We will give $1 to the finder. Graphic office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
D W. Boyce devotes his time 70 cents.

A dollar saved is dollar made j; get the missing word and save the 5.
 Find a dollar by supplying us with the word that was omitted to- day in the missing word contest.
 --Lost--Pension certificate of Hen ry Henderson. Finder please notify <sid phone 696. 11-5-6t
 For Rent--A four room cottage sor rent, furnished or unfinished Apply, at Graphic office
 There is a mistake in an ad, We will give one dollar to the first per son sending in the missing word.
 HI. A Nelson, treasurer at the Eaks theater, has resigned his posi- e1on. He says he "quit" yesterday after having a misunderstanding with Ghe manager.
 Several offenders, charged with various minor offenses, were fined in ahe city police court this morning. Most of them were negroes, who had been rounded up by the police on a %agrancy charge, while others were fined for being drunk and down and disturbing the peace by fighting.
 During the illness of Deputy Sheriff E. F. Jones, who has been quite sick for several days, A. H. Reeves is acting deputy sheriff and Is waiting on the grand jury. John G. Alexander is away from the sher- ifs office for few days and during f1is absence Jesse Smith is waiting on the circuit court as deputy sheriff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
Must Have Loved Him.

Many stories have bce3 told ol Janchcster man wh' is supposed to bt fhe- well, 10 put it huu,anel" plaines1 Ean in Enwlnnd But we think the fol owing is the funniest:
 Mamma" q chil' waa heard to sa' 'A an awestruck whisper nr:ac a pro lou3ed survey of tue peculiar, frature' of tho guest that gentleman's mnm ma must have loved children re"; very much"
 "Why so, my dear?" inquired the un suspecting parent.
 "Oh" returned the child in the sautt audible whisper. cause. she brough him up."-Strand Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
BRIEF MENTION.

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12

Look for the missing word; SL to some one every day.
 Jack Crowley, the popular Cotton Belt engineer who has been critically i'll for several days, is much improved today.
 --Mulliken, Fourth and Main. La. dies ready to wear garments, includ- ing underwear, skirts and cioaks' COmplete line of shoes. Everything Ill clothing and dry goods.
 The cold weather which material zed last night played havoc with growing flowers throughout the city, Several persons, which highly prized flower beds, report today that many flowers were destroyed by the cold weather during the night, the ther- mometer reaching the freezing point Tn some instances flowers that were securely covered and otherwise pro- tected were seriously injured by Jack Frost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12

! Miss Mollie Nobles of Hamburg is a. guest at the Hotel Jefferson
 / Miss Josie Dreyflls has returned from visit to friends and relatives 1 in Little Rock. ---------
 Frank D. Bull, a well known real estate and insurance man, is in the city today On business.
 Ernest Galbraith, 8 former Pine
 Bluffian now living at D! Reno. Ok. is in the city-on business.
 Mrs. s. C. Alexander Jr left yes terday for Texarkana. where she will visit relatives for q few weeks. Miss Selma Rosenbau1n will go to Memphis tomorrow to visit friends and be a guest at the Rex ball and recep- tion to be given there.
 Mamie Gardner of New York, q we'll known travelling man, was in the city yesterday calling on his trade and visiting friends.
 MT. and Mrs Richard E. Davies of Pittsburg, Kansas, will arrive in the city tonight and be the guests of Mrs Ellen Hammett and family for a few days. Mrs. Davies was formerly Miss Lita -Hammett of this city. 1 Miss Jessie Waterman left today for
 Memphis. where she will be one of the
 honorees at the Rex ball to be given in that city this week. The affair vii take place at the Y. NJ. H. A., with
 a big reception at the Hotel Gayosa.
 Miss M. Jennie Burch, statistician in the office of General Claim Agent Jones of the Iron Mountain, who has
 been visiting relatives in Pine Bluff, passed through Little Rock last even ing, accompanied by her sister, on her
 way ~home.--Little Rock Democrat. [ E. J. Bedding, wife and daughter
 will leave in few days for Chicago,
 where they will visit MT. Readings $
 parents. They will remain in the city for several weeks or until MT. Red dig fully recovers from the injuries received in the Cotton Belt wreck at Stephens.
 Jay Rial, agent for Forepaugh-Sells circus, and w. H. Backwards, third
 agent with the big Field minstrels,
 are in the city today in the interest of their respective shows. Rial and Bed wards are both "old heads in the business and have visited Pine Bluff
 On many occasions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
A Better Scheme.

That house have taken from yon, said the dissatisfied tenant, "is horri ply drafty When 1 am sitting in the middle Of the room my hair blows all over my head. Cant you to something for the Windows?"
 : Don't you think, sir,'' replied the house agent suavaly, F',t would be easier and cheaper so.7 you to get yon' halr cut .''-p pisl.,AaIphia Inquirer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12

The key to health is In the kidneys and liver. Keep these organs active and you have health, strength and cheerful spirits. Prickly Ash Bitters is a stimulant for the kidneys, regu- lates the liver, stomach and bowels. A golden household remedy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
Quickly Supplied.

There have been many strange thtAgs In English history. One ot the fnos' curious was recently mentioned by 8 little schocigi;!.
 "The hydva." said this much informed young person WAS married to Heary the Eighth. When he cut her head eff, another one spraag right up."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
Shs Could Soc For Hersek.

Mrs. Citily- Bridget. who was that at the door just now? BridgetA teddy wantiu' t know if we had furnished eooms. Mrs. .'itlly-What did you tell her? Bridget Sure, an l towld her that all our rooms were furnished She's lookin' at the !ib'ry now.--Pnck,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12

The kidneys are small but import ant organs. They need help occasion ally. Prickly Ash Bitters is success full kidney tonic and system regulator.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-12
Lack of Confidence.

visltor-Do they treat you well here: Prisoner Generally they does. only they hurts ne feelln's by their lack of confidence. They won't let me have : atchkay.
New Ulm review., 1907-05-01
NEWS NOTES.

Redwood Fa1ls-United States Sen
ator Moses E. C1app Of ST. Paul will
deliver an address here on Memorial
day.
Minneapolis Raising his glass with
a CHEEKY, We'll, good by, boys"
Ernest Rennert dank carbolic acid in
the saloon Of w. P. Randall 1929 Sec
ond street north. and died half an hour
later at the city hospital
Royalton-The eight year old
daughter of Victor Sawdy is dead as
the result of burns. The child and a
companion had started a fire in an
old tin pail. The girls mother bade
her extinguish the fire, but in doing
SO the chfld's clothing took fire.
Mankato-The village council of
Vernon Center has awarded a contract
to install a water works system in the
village, including engine, pump, boiler
and tank, for about $4,000.
Mankato-Ralph O. Olson of Alden
has purchased the Citizens bank at
Keister and will make it state bank.
Mr.. Olson already is engaged In the
banking business at Alden.
New Ulm review., 1907-05-01
Loses 81 of His Herd.

Mankato-W. W. P. Mcconnell, for
mer state dairy and food inspector.
and during the past winter having
charge of a farmers institute corps,
has had his fine dairy herd of Jersey
COWS on his famous Minneopa stock
farm tested for tuberculosis. The test
was made by DR.. Whitconnb, an expert
OF the state sanitary and live stock
board of which Mr.. Mcconnell is a
member, and of approximately 100
animals, mostly pure bred, 81 were
condemned and have been shipped to
the South st. Paul stock yards, where
they will be slaughtered. The test
was made as the result Of the recent
slaughter of five or six head from the
herd in the local packing house and
the condemning Of all but one by DR..
Harry Dell, the government Inspector
The loss is heavy one to Mr. McCon-
nelly but he was determined to purify
his herd. For five or six years he has
been supplying the milk to a cream
cry, having discontinued his milk
route, but other milk men occasionally
bought supplies of him when they
were short When the milk route was
In operation it supplied some of the
best trade in the city.
New Ulm review., 1907-05-01
news OF minnesota,
A Fatal BRIDGE


St Paul-With the head crushed
and both arms and both legs shattered
to splinters, the body of an unidentified
man was found lying on the railroad
tracks beneath the south end Of the
high" bridge at st. Paul From the
clothes it is apparent that the dead
man was a laborer, and all ,-ircum-
stances surrounding his death indicate
suicide
The high bridge which stretches
across the river above the upper fats
seems to possess a peculiar fascinati III
Tor those unfortunates who grow t.
think that life is not worth while
During the bridges existence thirteen
people have jumped or fallen from its
glddy heights. Three men, two wha
fell. from the railing of the bridge, and
one who sought to end his life, lived
to tell the story, but the other ten. mel
death either in the rushing waters OF
the river or on the hard ground along
the banks.
At it's highest point the high bridge
spans the river at height of $50 feet,
and fall from any section of it is al
most certain death. For person
seeking to end his life it is excellently
adapted, for it is an easy matter to
climb the fve-foot iron railing an.l
vault into the river Twelve victims
of the bridge have been men and the
thirteenth q woman, who was the Sec
ond of the list of suicides.