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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-27
HEARINGS
 HELD AT THE CAPITOL
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commission Senator Judson referred to the situation in the state as brought
 out before the judiciary committee two years ago, when telephone bills were
 being considered. He said that a growing restlessness is noticed among telephone subscribers over the charac- ter of service given by one company which practically has Q monopoly of the field. At present there is no means
 of redress for bad service. Competition possibly would solve the problem, but the speaker did not believe that a dual service was advisable or service able. What is wanted is an outlet for grievances, and some method by which the complaining subscribers can seek redress. Senator Judson thought
 that though a commission would be the means to an end, as by such body most matters relating to the telephone could be regulated He explained that
 as to the personnel of the commission he had named five because of the wide range of matters which would come be-
 fore it. Tn so doing he had no idea of ldislodging certain men and appointing
 certain other men. That would be a
 petty feeling, A reappointment of the present incumbents would call for no criticism on the speakers part, He
 believed the governor should be free to make appointments. The commission
 CTS should be responsive to public de- mands on these questions The tele- phone commission would be worse than useless unless the personnel was of high
 character. He said that the original railroad commission was appointed be-
 fore electricity was used for traction,
 and if a commission is appointed un- der this bill it is to be taken for grant, ed. Senator Gum said, that the ap- pointments wouu be men thoroughly equipped to consider questions raised
 Representative Gum of the commit
 tee asked Senator Judson if he would have members of state central com mittees, or local party committees elig- i6le to appointment? The senator said he had defined that no person employ ed by a telephone company, or holder of stock should he appointed com missioner,
 Representative Gunn-"This could be met by a transfer of stock, eoludnt it 2" Senator Judson- We should expect the governor to satisfy himself that the appointment meets all requirements"
 The senaor said that he did not think that political fchts should act as a bar
 to appointment,
 Representative Allerton for the bill linstanced his own experience in getting
 telephone line and having it kept in repair, as pointing in his opinion to
 the need of body with power to rem edy grievances.
 Judge Henry Stoddard of New Haven
 representing the Southern New England
 Telephone company opposed the bill
 askiag for future date in which to
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discuss the matter He said that If Senator Judson was serious in the mat ter, or there was a demand for such measure, he should have expected an entire afternoon to be given up to the discussion. He was not prepared to talk on the matter The committee ask ed Senator Jsdson to draw a definite bill and Judge soddard asked if he might have ap opportunity to look 1t over Postponement for two weeks was given, and Judge Stoddard was asked to submit a bill containing his own ideas, if he felt so disposed Rep .resentative Gum said that for himself and speaking for some members of the committee. a bill would be drawn and reported, even if as a minority report
 Judge Stoddard speaking personally sai9 he might be able to draw bill but had no information as to the com pany's attitude.
 You might submit two bills" sug- gested Representative Gum.
 Possibly" replied Judge stoddard.
 Representative Gunn-"They would be uniform?"
 "Uniform,Hsl replied Judge stoddard amid laughter.
 In advocating the bill to prohibit commissioners and deputy commission CTS from acting as lobbyists before the general assembly, Senator Judson de- clared that conditions in the capitol for decade, due to the activity of paid officers of the state acting as lobbyists, have been notorious, and it is time that these conditions should stop" Senator Judson spoke only briefly, as he said that its merits were easily seen. It did not stop state officers from appearing before legislative committees in the in- terest of their department. Its object
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was to stop the sale of influence, and while the senator disclaimed any wish to quote personal instances, there was a grave need for changing conditions within the capitol.
 Senator spellacy spoke for a bill pro- viding for registration of lobbyists with the secretary of state, suggesting that it be substituted for Senator Judson's bill He thought it a common-sense measure. The words salried officers would not affect those holding orna- mental offices
 Senator Judson said that these words could be placed in his bill and give it strength.
 The labor committee considered the bills to reduce the hours of labor for women and children together. These were to make the hours fifty-hve per week, and to make it compulsory for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-27
NEXT ANNUAL CONCLAVE
OF GRAND CoMMANDERY, k. T.,
 OF THE STATE.

To be Held in Norwall1, March 18th,
 Under Auspices of Clinton Com
 mandery of That City--Sketch of N.
 S. Allen, of Hartford, the Next Grand
 Commander--Many Prominent Men.
 Hartford, Feb. 26.-The annual con- clave of the Grand commandery, Knights Templars, of Connecticut, will be held at Norwalk, Tuesday March 19. under the auspices of Clinton com mandery of that city. Grand Comman- der Farron g. Betts of South Norwalk will be succeeded by Norwand s. Allen of Hartford, the present deputy grand commander. Mr Allen was eminent commander of Washington command cry of Hartford in 1897, and is thirty third degree mason. He was knighted in 1890, and has taken the most thor ough interest in the Knights Templar Order in this state. The distinguished Templars of Hartford, who have held the grand commandership are s. M Bronson, Charles E. Billings and eX- -lcl StJI JOtlu 1NOOl. I4At COiliilletilNlNA of which MT. Allen is one of the fore most members has a membership of 900 in round numbers. Its roll con- tains the names of prominent officials, including Judge Eggleston, Mayor William F. Henney, Representative Edward w. Hooker, State Librarian George s. Goddard and ex-Maylr Miles B. Preston and William Waldo Hyde Mir. Allen will be the guest of Et. El- mo commandery of Meriden Good Fri 1 day afternoon, and the event will be made one of great interest in Knight Templar circles. st. Elmo commandery has the names of the Hon. H. Wales Lines, Judge James P Platt of the United States district court and At torney General Marcus H. Holcomb on it's membership roll. While great in- terest is felt in the approaching con clave of the state Grand eommandery all eyes areturned towards the thir- teenth triennial conclave of the Grand eneampments of Knights Templar in the United States, which will begin at Saratoga July [, and last one week. Connecticut Templars will attend in large numbers. It is expected that St, Elmo commandery will be the personal escort of Grand Treasurer H. Wales Lines of the grand encampment and that Grand Commander Normand F. Allen will have the personal escort of Washington commandery of Hartford. George H. Moulton, grand master of the encampment, will have St Bernard commandery of Chicago as personal escort The Connecticut communicates have long been identified with the grand encampment, chiefly because of the grand treasuryship being held by the states noted Knight Templar, Mr. Lines, Some ten years ago the Con- neeticut Knights Templar received a visit in Hartford from Grand Master La Rue Thomas of Kentucky, the func- ton being one of great briliancy. Three years ago Washington com manlery crossed the continent to at tend the triennial conclave of the grand encampment in San Francisco. This commadery has also visited Colorado on a similar errand attending the tri- ennial conclave at Denver a number of years ago. Grand Commander Allen will take lasting satisfaction in having the escort of this widely known and honore1 body of Knights Templar at Saratoga.
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an employer to allow one hour for din.

an employer to allow one hour for din- ner.
 The bills were favored by textile union representatives from northeast ern Connecticut. Among those who spoke were Henry Titmas and John E. sedden, of Baltic, for the cotton spin ners,
 Mary Jansen, a weaver, said she rep resented fifty-fve other women who wanted the bills to pass. She had worked at looms many years, and now has to work harder and more hours than ever before. Her hours had not been cut down, but her wages had.
 John Hedden, of Taftville, represent ing the textile workers there, said ne
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had been sent as a delegate. His re. marks were bitter against employers.
 Thomas Biggerstaff, a loom f1xer, said he had to care for 12O looms and a man
Evening star., 1907-05-05

population of over thirty five thousand the will of
the King of Spain counted for little more than the
word of this Irishman, who had organized his Gov
ernment a system of district leadership that
worked as smoothly well oiled political machine
in American city.
O'Keefe went to the islands from the United
States at the close of the Civil War He was not
absolutely penniless when he arrived there but his
savings were very small. He secured work, made
enough money to build trading schooner, and soon
had half dozen such vessels. He made friends
with the head men all the islands, and was wise
enough to allow them to make profit for them
selves while they helping to make him wealthy
Moreover, he increased his popularity by marrying
a native wife. He lived in style at Yap occasion
ally making trips to Hongkong and Manila
1t was while returning from one of these visits to
Hongkong five years ago that the King expired
After the funeral, which was all that he could have
desired, the native widow found to be in pos
session of fortune estimated at about one million
two hundred thousand dollars But she was not left
long in the enjoyment of this wealth without protest
OKeefe, in marrying a native, had committed big
amy. That he had done SO knowingly was evidenced
by the fact that UP to the time of his death he sent
regular remittances to his wife in the United
States. When the remittances ceased the American
woman began to make inquiries. A lawyer was
despatched to the Carolines with power of attorney
to effect a settlement. He carried with him ample
proof of the validity of his clients claim and when
the native consort realized that she might lose all,
she proposed compromise, which was accepted.
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ly to recognition and honors at the hands of the
sovereign to whom he always professed allegiance.
In 1885, when ample means made it possible for
he was no boy but thirty-fve years DID, with
children. On each of these he settled one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars then provisioned yacht,
and started on voyage of discovery.
A year later found him at Singapore, where he
learned that the Raja Muda Hassim, uncle of the
Sultan of Borneo, had created obligation on
the part of the British merchants in the Straits
Settlements by his kindness to the shipwrecked
crew of an English vessel. Brook undertook to
convey their thanks to the Raa. He found that
Muda Hassim while able and willing to be of service
to all who ashore at his queer little native
town of Sarawak, was Raja of the neighboring
territory in only. His neighbor, the Sultan
of Sambas had encroached the territory
which he was supposed to rule, and all sides
Chinese pirates and Dyak freebooters harried far
over his borders. Moreover, the Dutch were back
ing the ruler of Sambas, in order to trade.
Brook was not the to ignore cry from
Borneo. He found that his help was wanted and he
began at once to give it. He led expeditions against
river pirates and Arab bands. In fact, he became
SO active that the British Government sent her
warship Dido destroy the reign of the pirates of
Seribas and Sakarang while Brook led the native
troops.
The British ships sailed away; but Brook, his
yacht, and three English companions remained.
Abroad were robber bands and pirate hordes at
home extreme jealousy of this white stranger with
the masterful manner.
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K OCH A N D
HIS COLONY

0F all the stories of
~ island colonies,
perhaps the most pa
thetic is that of Vache
Island, the Promised
Land of the Negroes.
The problem, which was
confronting Lincoln and
many another earnest
advocate of freedom
who saw some of the
dangers and the diff
culties that were to
follow on the heels of
emancipation, was to
be solved. One Koch
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A SOVEREIGN
IN BOR N e 0

ALREADY the ad-
n venturer had done
much. Backed by the
Raja, he had opened a
court. Then came the
day when the Sultan de-
cided that Brook HIM
self should be Raja. In
1868 came full recog-
nition of the indepen-
dent sovereignty of Sar-
awak by the appoint
ment of a British consul.
The last link between
this strange life and the
lives of the present was
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owned this property and he persuaded the Pres
dent and others interested in colonization schemes
that experiment at Vache Island would prove that
the West Indies was the place where the Negro
of the Southern States could work out his own
salvation without fear or trembling. Congress
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severed only few weeks ago, when the Baroness
Burdett- -Coutts died in England. When Brook
passed away, June II, 1868, he named this
woman (then Miss Angela Georgina Burdett- -Coutts)
as of the trustees of his will. By the terms
of this document the sovereignty rights, and privi
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RAJA BROOK
OF SARAWAK

@ :: !: n: r: Go; : ::::; $; :;
~ who courted
danger as other men
courted women, GER
tainly not the least was
James Brook, Raja of
Sarawak, whose deter
mination to go where
no white man has gone
before, to see things
that no other English
man has seen," led to
sovereignty of an inde-
pendent State and final
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of I" King" O'Keefe
called attention to the
remarkable career of this
ruler of the Caroline
Islands. No country
ever recognized the rule
of O'Keefe by appoint
ing representatives at
his court; but in Yap,
the city in which he
lived, and throughout
the islands, with their
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But that which the pirate had in mind
an amusing narrative of basket hanging
from the highest tree in the village for the
reception of the Rajas head never
put into words. A slight sound caused
him to look toward the door, There,
grinning, stood the native servant, and
behind him hundred faithful Malays
crowded the veranda, their weapons leveled
at the seated foe.
The Raja raised his hand "Do not
shoot" he commanded. He inhaled the
fragrance of the rose, then looked over it
with level eyes at Lingire.
"You were foolish to come for
thus" he said. Learn wisdom, and
mend your ways. Continue to be foolish,
and you will compel me to come for you.
And if l come for you, l will surely get
you. You may 60"
The savage eyes dropped before the
steady ones. Lingre had no intention of mendine
his ways; but in that moment he realized that if il
was fated that he should continue to fight agains
the rule of the Raja of Sarawak, it also writer
that he must fail in the fight; and he and his banc
skunk out into the bush.
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1eges of Sarawak were bequeathed to his
nephew, Charles Johnson Brook, the Tuan
Muda; and in the event of his death with
out issue, to another nephew. If this
second nephew should leave no heirs, the
State of Sarawak was to pass to Queen
Victoria.
A story which gives some idea of the
perils in the midst of which this sovereign
of savage State spent his days, even
after he had established his authority to
a very considerable extent, is not found
in most of the lives of the adventurer
which have been compiled. He sat over
his coffee one day, twirling by its stem
an English rose from bush which he had
imported and coaxed into bloom. His
only protector in case of danger was the
native servant who waited without for
the summons to remove the dishes
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Steps sounded on the veranda, and Brook
looked up from the rose, to find himself once
face to face with death. Before him stood Lngire,
the director of the many pirate bands with which
he waged unceasing war. And with Lingire were
a score of Dyak warriors all fully armed.
"Ah, Lingre," cried the Raja, "you come in
good hour! Here is wine and none to drink it,
cigars and none to smoke them. Be seated here
beside me, and my servant shall bring glasses for
your friends"
Lngire smiled grimly and took the chair offered
The Raja clapped his hands, and the servant
entered. Glasses and more wine" said his
master, adding in the breath, he turned
toward the principal intruder. Il would that my
chiefs knew of this vist!'
A Grim Entertainment
T INGIRE'S smile expanded into short laugh.
IL Here was hurnor such as he could enjoy. He
motioned to his followers to be seated. The SER
want brought the bottles, and the pirate, having
examined the unbroken seals, smiled once more.
Again the servant left the room. Outside the
doorway, he stood listening for moment. At the
sound of his masters voice. even and imperturbable,
he also smiled.
"Once, on the day when you ambushed us at
the bend of the river, l almost expected to have
been your guest ere l acted your host, the Raja
was saying And forthwith, as glasses filled
and cigars lighted, he launched into a story.
And then told another longer than the first, and at
last even Lngire lost patience
1T is enough!" he cried. "Now 1, Lingire, would
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KING OF THE
G A R OLIN E S

My a few
months ago,
the contest
over the will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Beet Trolley Whsels.

It has now been settled without question. says the Brass World. that the best trolley wheels are those which contain no lead. The constant arching of the wheel and wire burns out the lead and causes the wheel to wear rapidly. If trolley wheel is found which contains lead 1t Is cer- tain that 1t will wear out rapidly. It is very difficult to obtain scrap metals on the market which do not contain lead. For this reason trolley wheels must be manufactured from new metals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
The Shortest Sermon.

One of the shortest sermons on rec ord Is the one which Dean Swift preached before charitable society. After announcing his text, He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the 'Lord," the preacher simply said:
 Now, my brethren, if you are satis- fled with the security, down with the dust" He then sat down, while the ushers took the collection. It was un- usually large.-The Sunday Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Maps of Mieroscople Size.

Maps for military and general field use are produced by pr. o. H. F. Voll- behr, of Halensee-Berlin. as micro scopic transparencies. each about 1H by two inches in size. These form slides for the microphotoscope, a spe- cial instrSrnent having a hand-mirror shaped frame, to which is attached a slide holder with a movable lens over it. The lens slides in two directions, about 70 square miles being shown in each position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Beans and Goldfish.

Pragmatism in it's all-aroundness must consider pluralism. Monism must establish unity. otherwise 1t is a faii. ure. Pluralism may easily be satisfied with small number. Pragmatism ab- jures absolute monism, and also abso- lute pluralism.N Since monism Is de- voted to one, then pragmatism must be classed with pluralism.-Report of Lecture in Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Use for the Humble Potato.

Many persons will be surprised to learn that the potato Is used in France in the manufacture of imita- ton meerschaum pipes and marble" billiard balls. After the potatoes are peeled they are kept for 36 hours in an eight per cent. solution of sulphuric acid. They are then dried and pressed hard enough for use in making pipes. Under strong pressure they become solid enough to be turned into billiard balls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Lucky ia.

On an American 25-cent piece there are 13 stars, 13 letters in the scroll held in the eagles beak. 13 feathers in each of the eagles wings. 13 tail feathers, 13 parallel bars in the shields, 13 horizontal bars. 13 arrow heads. 13 leaves on the branch. and 13 letters m the words Quarter dol. lar."-The Sunday Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Fiiqht of Clouds.

A member of the staff of the Blue Hill Observatory. near Boston. has re- ported that observations made there show that the average speed with which clouds. between 5000 and 5000 feet high. move is 60 miles an hour in midsummer and 1l0 miles an hour in midwinter. The swiftest flight of a cloud yet measured was 23o miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Horse with Artificial Limb.

The veterinary profession is much interested in surgical operation which has been accomplished by Prof. Udriski. one of the stan of the veter- mary school at Bucharest. Having amputated horses limb at the fet. lock joint. after several failures he succeeded in fitting leather boot or artificial limb that enabled the animal to walk about and take exercise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
The ces,er and the El.hxIfe.

Any one who swears.- says the Bishop of Carlisle. "manifests the beggarliness of his vocabulary The greatest indignation is felt in Billings gate and Covent Garden at this un- warranted slur on the powers of men who seldom. if ever. repeat themselves in a ten minutes specialization Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Lovers JII.omened Present.

Near the entrance of the cathedral of Seville hangs patched and painted crocodile. which once served as . princely love token that failed of its mission. In 1260 it was sent by the Sultan of Egypt to beautiful princess of Spain, who declined a suitor whose first present could scarcely be said to speak of affection. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Pleased with Mission Work.

A prominent leader in the British parliament. R. W. Perks. stated re- gently that in order to test the esicscy of foreign mission work he placed report of % years ago side by side with one of the present time and com pared the figures AS . result of his study he increased his annual gift for this york from $50 to tz.soo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Fidelity of Heart.

Little faithfulnesses are not only the preparation for great ones, but lit. tie faithfulnesses are in themselves the great ones. The essential fidelity of the heart is the same whether 1t be exercised in the mites or in a royal treasury: the genuine faithfulness of the life Is equally beautiful whether 1t be displayed in governing an empire or in writing an exercise.-F. W. Far rar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
Prayer for . psy's Work.

The day returns and brings us the petty round of irritating concerns and duties. Help us to play the man. help us to perform them with laughter and kind faces; let cheerfulness abound with industry. Give us to go blithely on our business all this day, bring us to our resting beds weary and content and undishonored. and grant us in the end the gift of sleep. Amen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-04
The weapons of War.

Benevolent old Lady ito tramp she has just fetched in for a feed)-"Why don't you go to work. my poor man?" Tramp-"I would if I had the tools. num-" B. o. L.-"what tools do you want then?" Tramp-"A knife and fork. mum, please"