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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
The Rackina Problem.

The problem that is absorbing my attention at this stage of the game" sighed the little widow. 'is how to go to a tea. dinner. dance. late supper. get home at five of morning seven times a week. then snatch enough sleep to keep my brain in condition to keep the wolf from the telephone" "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Noctambun.t Dies From Exposure.

Noctambuhst Dies From Exposure.
 RARITAN. \. l., March 22.-William Harding. somnambulist, died at his home here as the result of exposure during thrilling midnight adventure in the snow on the James B. Duke es. tate near here several weeks ago. Harding. who was sixty-five years old, left his bed and walked in his bare feet to the Duke estate. He was found fin scant attire by watchman stand. ing in the snow filled road with out. stretched arms that were frozen stiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Sinclair Colony Censured For Fire

Sinclair Colony Censured For Fire.
 ENGLEWOOD. N. J.. March 22.- Following astonishing disclosures re- garling the conduct and management of Helicon Hall, Upton Sinclair's CO., operative colony house. near here, which was destroyed by fire. a coro- ner's jury rendered verdict severely censuring the boards of management of the hall. the colony and the corpora. ton for not making adequate provision for the saving of life in building con- taining sixty-two souls"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Not Chased as a Crime.

A gentleman from out the wild and woolly west has been acquitted of a charge of stealing a photograph on the plea that he was mentally unbal anced at the time. Besides, the jury held 1t isn't a crime to steal a phon ograph: it's just plain misfortune Washington Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
How About the Quality?

The number of cigars smoked. re- marks a contemporary. is an index of the nations prosperity. The cigar manufactories have doubled their out put in eight years. the number for the fiscal year 1905-6 being s.o10.672.. 64s. as compared with 4.063. .169. .097 for the year ended June 90. 1898.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
A FEAST AT ALBANY
Hughes Honored Guest oi
 Legislative Writera
POKE FUN AT GOVERNORS WHISPERS
Fake Letter From Roosevelt NoNi- mates Him For Vice President. Big Lemon Sent by William
 R. HeaPnt


 Big Lemon Sent by William
 R. Hearst.
 ALBANY, N. Y., March 22.-Newspa- per men, politicians and other well known men from all over the state were present last night at the annual banquet of the Legislative Correspond ents' association, which was held at the Ten Eyck. Louis J. Lang, presi- dent of the association, acted as toast master.
 Governor Hughes was the guest of honor and made a speech, as did a number of other state officers and we'll known men. In accordance with the time honored custom of the association the speeches were not reported. Clever stunts" good humored hits upon prominent politicians and timely paro- dies on popular songs comprised the programme, which began with the serving of the first course.
 The first trouble to arise was dis turbance made by the chief clerk of the hotel, who alleged that the gather ing was week ahead of the scheduled date, the evening being engaged by the Women's Christion Temperance union. He was finally induced to adjust the matter upon receipt of 13.OOO. .OOO, 900 ''stolen trading stamps" found in g waste basket in the office of State Comptroller Glynn.
 The main feature of the evening was . skit entitled .The Revolt of the Sen ate," in which six members of the association, representing we'll known senators, conspired to ''go downstairs and tell the governor who is running the state" Upon nearing the door of the executive chamber" they reflect cd upon various legislation and patron age which they had in the governors hands and finally decided to go in and tell him what good fellow he is and assure him of our undying loyalty" A letter was read purporting to come from President Roosevelt to Governor Hughes, in the course of which the dis tinguished writer after assuring the governor "how foreign to my nature it is to interfere in what does not coll cern me" is supposed to take him to task for attracting so much attention outside of his own state. "Fairbanks says,' the letter proceeds. that the radio-activity from your whiskers is spelling the ice crop on the banks of the Wabash" The concluding para graph of the letter says: Charlie, if this thing keeps up see how 1t will all end. If you are not more careful they will nominate you-yes, Charlie, they will nominate you-for vice presi- dent.'
 State Engineer Skene was alleged to report that the delay in finishing the barge canal was due 10 his predecessor having hidden the shover' and to the conspiracy of the hardware trust to prevent his getting another.
 A feature of the evening was the presentation to Governor Hughes of an immense lemon alleged to have been sent by W. R. Hearst, with the information that he himself had re- ceived it from Charles Murphy and others on election day" The messen- ger said Mir. Hearst had on hand more lemons than he needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
n.,r Get. r.,a,e Deposit.

BONNEVILLE. Ind. March e2.-The Bonneville National bank has received a deposit for safe keeping of a box containing the ashes of pr. Charles Keegan. who died here and whose body was cremated at his own request. Dr. Keegan was probably the county's wealthiest man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Innaan Iourn.I Pokes Fun.

Sir Patrick Manson gave lecture at the workingmen's college on Dirt. Damp and Disease It is by means of such roIlicking entertainments that 1t is hoped to entice the vorkingman from the rival attractions of the pub lie house-London Evening News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Cannon and Party at kinssso..

KINGSTON. Jamaica. March 22.- The steamer Blrecher. having on board the congressional party headed by Speaker Cannon. has arrived here from Venezuela. The travellers are spending the time sightseeing and this evening will Iea-e fcr Colon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
n.iIr.r prpet A.l.,-.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 22-The Illinois Central freight depot at Shelby snd Calhoun streets was burned here. and the Union passenger station and several freight warehouses and cotton sheds were damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
New Nan. far Indian ssbIes.

A kindergarten teacher explained to little Dorothy that an Indian vom- an was called a squav. and asked he: what the Indian bsby was called The reply cane promptly: "A <ouzwker.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
n.,.,ls .. Ass Prese-ser.

TANGIER. March 22-RaisuIL with fifty horsemen and . camel train con veyfng his personal eeects and booty. is now on his way to join the pretend CT to the Moroccan throne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22

With soc wor h of ur Famous
 TEAS and COFFEES.
 Get the best. It costs no more here. Good Teas 35c and 40c.. Try it. Our Best 50c Teas, all kinds. You will pay others COG.
 FANCY CHOP TEAS-SOmething ACc ..........s. ............. JUG COFFEES-That you pay others to 1Oc a lb more for are here at 1Sc, 2Oc. 15c, 30c and 32c ID.
 We guarantee you good A Java and Mocha Coffee for, a lb ...... S5c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22

Copper Nickel Plated Tea Kettles. 9Sc. worth $1.25. Copper Nickel Plated Tea ketties'
 $1.49, worth $1.75. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers. SSc.
 worth $1.25. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers. ssc.
 worth $1.35. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers, $l.zos
 worth $1.50. Great cut down on all Parlor Lamps. Our prices are the lowest In tho city. N. B.-Call and see our many bar
 gains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Buy Your Groceries
 at Wholesale Prices.
FREE 40 STAMPS

We save you all Middlemen's Prof. its. No short weights, no humbugs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Here Arc vaIues-Our Price; Much Less Than Others Ask.

WuCH LCSS man OtnerS ASN. LONDON LAYER. a ID ....... 1Oc Regular price, 12c. NEW DATES-0 pkgs for .... 25c Regular price 5c pkg. A. X r. FANCY PATENT FLOUR A Sack, Is barrel .............. G5c 0S STAMPS with ' cakes A. X r. ZC BORAX SOAP ......... 25c CS STAMPS with 2 cans A. & r. ZC Country Gentleman CORN .......... ..... .......' ...... -oc ln STAMPS with 1 cake PUMEX IV Mechanics Soap ........ Dc Removesquickly, grease, paint, ink, etc from the skin.
 AT IF l.2c Others get 15c. Cream of Wheat, Grape Nuts, Force and Pettijohn Breakfast food.
 AT l5c can. Others get 20c. SOused mack erel. Marshall's Kippered Herring. lnSTAMPS with 1 pkg Old Dutch ln STAMPS with 1 pkg Mule IV Team BoraX .......... l"c
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06
Advertising Rates Made Known on
 Application.
The Largest Bona Eide Circulation of any Pine Bluff Newspaper.
CANDIDATES WILL
 BE MASKED TONIGHT
Bluif City Rink to Be the Scene For a Big Masquerade, Carnival and Candidates Rally This Even.
 ipr.

All the county and township can didates, many merchants and many individuals will be represented by
 maskers tonight at the Bluff City rink, where the big masquerade, mer- chants carnival and candidates rally will take place tonight. Three prizes are to be awarded and the candidates, besides taking advantage of the op- pOrtunity to advertise their claims for respective offices, are to compete for the prizes. One candidate will have as many as four skaters to rep resent him, while others h vase234 resent him, while others have secured costumes for two and three each. Among the maskers will be many la dies. The local millinery houses and dry goods and clothing stores are al so to have maskers on the floor. The largest crowd of the season promises to turn out for the affair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06
GOOD HOME RECIPE.

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than ity. Every man, woman and child here should dress as warmly as pos sible, and, above all else, keep the feet dry. Avoid colds and exposure, and don't become constipated
 Rheumatism is strictly a blood dis ease, caused by inactive kidneys. which, through cold or exposure or Improper diet, fail in their duty of Altering the rheumatic poisons from the blood. This poisonous waste mat ter, uric acid, oXilate of lime, urea, etc., if not strained from the blood promptly, decomposes and settles about the joints and muscles. causing rheumatic disease.
 Tn damp or chilly cold weather the kidneys are made to do double work. The pores of the skin all over the body do not assist in eliminating the poisons of the body, throwing this work to the kidneys, which become clogged and feeble, thus causing not only rheumatism, but all forms of kidney troubles( backache, weak bladder and urinary troubles, and sometimes terrible blood disorders. ., At the first sign of any of these troubles the following simple pre-. Ecription should be mixed and takeE in teaspoonful doses after each mea and at bedtime: Fluid Extract Dan idelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Compound SyruI Sarsaparilla, three ounces.
 Any good pharmacy can supply these ingredients, and all the mixing Reouired is to shake well in a bottle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06
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CONFERENCE
 IN CHARITIES

Lynn, Mass, Nov. 6.-Hundreds of
 delegates, representing both public and private charitable, institutions and organizations, are here for the fifth Massachusetts Conference of Charities, opening this evening. Hon, Charles A. DeCourcy, of Lawrence, the president, will make the opening address on "The Probation System" Other subjects to be considered dur ing the coming two days include the prevention of truancy, neighborhood work, the care of paupers, public playgrounds and child-saving agen- cies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06

Dizziness, spells of bli dness, head ache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and constipated bowels.
 Prickly Ash Bltters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the sys- tenn in perfect order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06
JOE KRUMPNER,

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 * hard of hearing. Pays full price. | + @ E. Barraque Old Phone 250. : 2 | Ut | | | +++*%<+*< :
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-06
Our Insurance
 Department

We beg to announce to the public that we have added to our Real Es- tate Department an insurance agency, and are prepared to write Fire and Tornado Insurance. We rep resent several strong stock companies that have been in this field for several years, and will add other companies to our agency soon. We are fully pre- pared to take care of our customers in this line and solicit a share of the insurance of the people of Pine Bluff.
 Effective November 1 MT. Harvey Hogg will assume the management of our insurance department, and will call on our friends as fast as practi- cable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02
SENATOR FLINT AND
RAILROAD LEGISLATION

LOS ANGELES, May 1.-[Editor
Herald: The defense made by Senator
Flint of his votes against certain i'm
portant amendments proposed by Sen
ator La Toilette to the recently en-
acted interstate commerce law is that
he supported the bill that President
Roosevelt wanted" Few are so ignor-
ant as not to know that the president
wanted a law far more searching and
drastic than the one enacted and that
he accepted it because he could get
nothing better on account of the atti-
tude of such senators as Mr.. Flint, and
he preferred to get something than to
get nothing at all.
The plea of acting to please the
president is mere buncombe. Men like
Senator Flint did not want any legis-
lation whatever displeasing to the rail-
roads. Flint's whole course on that
subject was wishy-washy.
The distinguished senator, on ar
rival home, according to a published
interview, declared himself in favor OF
the nomination of Roosevelt To those
acquainted with Flint's environments
and obligations the question of his sim
cerity was raised, and the query
whether it is not the program to cod
die the president in order to mollify his
feelings toward Hartman.
1t is we'll known that Fairbanks is
the favorite candidate of the railroad
magnates and of all the monopolistiC
classes. Fairbanks made his consider.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02
RECORD BREAKING INCREASE

The number of arrivals in California
by so-called colonist trains during the
last two months may be taken as an
indication of the general increase in
population. That is especially true in
respect to Los Angeles because of the
large percentage of such arrivals that
come directly to this city as home
seekers.
Forty thousand persons came to the
state on the colonist trains during
March and April, The number is with
in fraction of 20 per cent greater than
the arrivals last year during the like
period of special colonists' fares.
No data are available showing the
proportion of these newcomers in Cali
fornia who found homes in Los Angeles.
AS this city is the chief magnet of at
traction to the state. however, it may
large percentage of the total number.
1t is certain, at least that the num-
ber OF such arrivals this year is not
less than 20 per cent in excess of the
number arriving last year within the
same period.
If the general increase in the popula-
ton of Los Angeles corresponds with
the increase from the colonist source
the ratio this spring is one-fifth greater
than it was year ago.
According to the figures compiled by
the publishers of the city directory
Los Angeles had about thirty-two thou
sand more inhabitants on March thar
it had at the same time last year. With
such additions to the ratio of increase
as is indicated above the population
must be increasing now at the rtae Of
nearly if not quite forty thousand a
year.
Even if the directory figures are con-
sidered alone the city's population is in
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02
ENGLISH MONEY FOR MANILA

American investors are hesitating
about financing the Agricultural bank
of the Philippines, the establishment of
which was authorized by the last con-
gress, and Secretary Taft has been ad-
vised that English capitalists are anx-
ious to finance the institution. The
proposed bank will be allowed to loan
money only on farms and farm prod
ucts and the Philippine government
guarantees per cent on the invest
ment The authorities at Washington
have made considerable effort to induce
American investors to furnish the capi-
tai for the new financial venture, but
those approached all say they have
more confidence in home investments,
and Secretary Taft probably will allow
the English capitalists to control the
bank IL Americans do not take more
kindly to the proposition.
English capitalists have no hesitancy
in approving the proposed bank ven
ture, as 1t is to be organized almost
exactly on the lines of the Agricul-
turaI bank of Egypt, which was
financed by Elglishmen and has been
one of their most profitable investments
in the orient Experience in Egypt and
India have given Englishmen keen
knowledge of eastern character and
conditions which would warrant them
in taking stock in the Philippine bank
and making success of 1t where
Americans, with their lack of under
standing of the habits and customs OF
the orientals. might record a failure in
the undertaking. While Secretary Taft
admits his disappointment at the fail
IRE of Americans to become interested
in the pro posed bank, he is pleased
greatly that English interests are ready
to back the enterprise which he is con-
fident win prove Of wonderful help
in developing the agricultural resources
of the Philippines.-Omaha Bee. .
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

able fortune in railroad service as at
torney and otherwise, and he was
made senator through railroad infiu-
ences. 1t is also known that he has
never taken the side of the people in
their conflicts with monopolies and
trusts
Is Flint's talk for Roosevelt for the
purpose of securing a delegation from
California nominally for Roosevelt but
in reality for some man the rail-
roads want? If Senator Flint does not
do something to aid Hartman and the
railroads he will be guilty of ingrati-
tude and will not keep what the public
believes to be implied pledges at least.
A LOOKER-ON IN VENICE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

A st. Louis policeman, who found
his wife consorting with another man
and promptly shot both of them to
death, has been found guilty of mur-
der in the second degree and sem
fenced to fifteen years in the state PEN
itentiary. His attorneys had boldly
announced at the beginning of his trial
that they would not appeal to any
unwritten law or to brainstorms, but
would ask a nominal verdict of man.
slaughter. They were astonished al
the result and have appealed to the
court Of appeals.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02
MAKING NEW STREETS

The Herald has published list Of
ordinances passed at the last session
Of the city council for the improve
ment of certain streets. A list equally
long resulted from the council session
of two weeks ago, so that within the
month of April official sanction was
given for the grading and making of
at least $50 streets, additional to the
large number already in process of
construction.
This is a splendid response on the
part of the council and board Of pub
lie works to the loud and persistent
demand for better streets. But 1t
should mark only a beginning. From
this time forward, and steadily through
the summer, the labor of transform
ing Los Angeles into one OF the best
paved cities in the west should be con-
tinued, so that by the time the rainy
season opens there will be little or no
cause for complaint of country streets
and no paving.
There is only one difficulty now con-
fronting citizens, and that is the fear
that contractors who secure street i'm
provement awards will fall behind and
be unable to meet the requirements
of their contracts. The trouble with
this city is that there are too few
street contractors in business here and
they are inclined to overload them
selves with work, trusting to official
leniency to lag along month after
month, doing just enough work to hang
onto their contracts and yet accom-
plishing nothing.
The board of public works, however,
shows some signs of not permitting
recalcitrant contractors to hold their
jobs, and the people are demanding
that all contracts now let, or to be let,
for street work shall be begun and fin
ished within the shortest possible
limit. In this way only can the de-
sired improvements be secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02
She WANTED ro KNOW

John Wanamaker superintends, as all
the world knows, one of the largest
Sunday schools in the world-Bethany
Sunday school in Philadelphia.
1t is said of Mr.. Wanamaker that one
Sunday he delivered before the infant
class of Bethany brief but eloquent
address on the lesson. At the end he
said:
"And now is there any question that
any little boy or girl would like to ask
me?"
A girl of 8 or years rose.
''Well, Martha, what is it?" said the
superintendent, smiling on the tot in
kindly fashion.
please, Mr.. Wanamaker," said the
little girl, what is the price Of those
large wax dolls in your Window
Chicago Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

The Herald extends it's thanks to the
writer of a letter signed Decorator"
for his congratulations on the success
of the floral decoration scheme, and
suggests that Mr.. Arthur Let's has al
ready generously offered prizes for
decorations. In addition to that fact,
the amateur decorators will, without
the spur of additional prizes, do just
as splendid and delightful work as
they would if more were offered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

The truck drivers in declaring that
they will continue work through
Fiesta week, regardless of a settlement
of their difficulties, put themselves in
the ranks of patriotic citizens, no mat
ter what follows. A tie-up now would
be an eternal disgrace.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

And now the bootblacks are going to
put shines up to 10 cents. Many chap
who has been cutting a wide swath on
the strength of a polished pair of boots
is going to be much bedimmed in fu-
ture.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

creasing at rate that calls for 6400
new homes per year, calculating an av-
erage of five persons to family. That
is equivalent to demand for bSs new
home accommodations per month, 1913
per week, 10 per day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

The Pacific squadron is to be Fiesta
feature, anchoring in San Pedro har-
Dor. That will be a great drawing
card for our middle west friends, whose
only conception of a ship is founded
on the old prairie schooner.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

Conspiracy and forgery are charged
against certain insurance agents who
manipulated the recent election for di-
company. High finance has its perils
these days, and the business is not
quite as popular as in former years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

Admiral Swinburne telegraphs Sen
ator Flint that he and his flagship
will be at Long Beach or San Pedro
in time for the Fiesta. Bully for
Flint! And hurrah for the admiral!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

People of Los Angeles know that
unless the railroad shackles are broken
at San Pedro there will be no great
harbor at that point. The people of
San Pedro should awaken to a moving
consciousness of that same fact.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

Flags and lanterns add to the gayety
but the really astonishing feature OF
the decorations to the Shriners will be
the lavish displays of flowers. Add
your quota to the rest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

If the city will only decorate that
atrocity in front of the city hall with
palms and flowers it will help slightly
to overcome the otherwise bad i'm
preston it makes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

Long aerial voyages of balloons
were wont to eliminate in an adja-
cent cornfield. Hence the government
flight from st. Louis will be observed
with unusual interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

And our many visitors next week,
when they behold the view STANDS
which conceal the city hall, will think
we do business in frame shack.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-02

A great hotel atop of the hill at
Fourth and Grand avenue is the next
Improvement Los Angeles will be able
to boast. A finer site could not be
found.