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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
TO DETECT CRIMINALS
The Physicians Club of Chicago 10 Look After the Social
 Parasites.

Chicago, Dec 14.-A symposium on the treatment of the criminal ana other social parasites was held al the joint meeting of the Physicians club of Chicago and the Law clGo last night. These two theories were advanced: Elimination of criminal children by sterilization. Treatment of criminals over 30 years old as habitual and either sending them to penal institutions for life or putting them away in some other manner nossiblv by the cemetery route.
 Dr William T. Belfield was the ad- yocate of the sterilization idea. lie took up the biological aspect or me criminal and after tracing the deVe!- onment of the individual to the point where he became a danger to socletJ' made a plea for race suicide. MOT alitv is the arrest of the instincts by intellect" he said. "A child IS d savage, If he continues to improve slowly he has a chance to outgroW his tGnQ6nClSS DClOiS ho 10 oo'
 fore that he should be given all the care possible. But when a man com mits a crime after 30 he may be set down as a rule to be morally Dad with no hope of improvement. For the mature criminal l would advo- cate permanent segregation either Dy the penal colony or the cemetery. The indeterminate sentence With the parole is a radical error for the man over 30.
 "The one hope of the material re- duction of the social parasite IS Tn prevention. We must prevent the criminals from breeding criminals. The great bulk of criminals inherit arrested development. The. state has let them breed and impoverished itself to take care of their cnll- dren.'
 Dr J. N. Hurty, secretary Of the Indiana state board of health, told of the Indiana movement which is the education of the prisoners iii the Indiana reformatory to allow them selves to be sterilized. More than 300 of them have submitted to thls operation so far.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
To Ain s,raicht Is Human.

AnthropolOgists have remarked that taking aim is q human characteristic that even the anthrOpoid apes cannot be said to share. Apes and monkeys frequently throw nuts and sticks. sometimes with unpleasant consc- quences to others. but they show little or no ability to take accurate aim. The habOon is said to excel somewhat in this respect. but still it would never pass for marksman. Accuracy of eye and the judgment If direction and distance that are involved in real aim ing have been developed only by man and ire among the tokens of his in- tellectuaI superiority.-St. Louis Re pubIir.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS
P0stmsSters Are Directed to Deliver Them 10 Charitable
 Organizations.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 14.-In past years many communications have been received by the post office de- partment requesting delivery of so- called Santa Claus letters" to phil anthropic societies and others in var ious parts of the country, but the requests have always been denied, the department taking the stand that let ters of importance would be classed with the Santa Claus letters" through error; that it would be eX- posing to private parties confidential correspondence; that the letters might contain valuable enclosures and that such a practice would not be in keeping with the principle of the sanctity of the mails
 Now, however, Postmaster General Meyer has adopted a more liberal at titude towards the children, as indi- cated by his action of to-day in issu- ing an order to postmasters all over the country (to whom letters full of
 
 numbers from the little ones), to let the people of their cities know through the newspapers that mail ad- dressed to Santa Claus will be deliv- cred to any responsible parties who will undertake to act as Santa Claus agents in the matter. The order fol- lows:
 Ordered that hereafter and until the close of the first day of January, 1908. postmasters are directed to de- liver all letters arriving at their re- spective post offices addressed plainly and unmistakably to Santa Claus without any other terms or express sions identifying the person for whom such letters are intended, to any reg ularly organized charitable society in the city or town of address, to be used exclusively for philanthropic pur- poses. In the event that claim should be made by more than one society for letters so addressed, such letters will be equally divided according to num- Der. between or among the societies making such claim.''
 As it was found that the name Kris Kringle" appears in various city directories, it was decided, in order to avoid confusion and loss of letters intended for persons of that name, that the new regulation should apply only to Santa Claus. who ap. pears to have no namesake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
NEW CAB COMPANY.
Chicago Drivers Will Have Some
 Opposition to Contend With.

Chicago. Dec 14.--Incorporation pa pers were filed at Springfield yester- day for the Orlando F. Weber Taxi meter Cab company.
 This means that Chicago knights of the whip must compete with the latest European convenience in the way of cabs. even though the city council has refused to aid by ordinance the com ing reform. Ordinances have been introduced in the council several times to compel the installation of meters in cabs by which one could tell how far he had gone and what he would have to pay. The apparent ssneral demand for this reform resulted in the or ganization of the Weber company by several Chicago capitalists. It is eX- pected that the first cars will be in operation within six weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
MISSIONARY WORK.
Rev E. E. Strong Gives Some Figures
 Fer the Past eYar.

Boston, Dec. 14.-The foreign mls- sionarv work done by the United ef- forts of the Protestant churches oi America and Europe during the last year is summarized by statistics an nounced to-day by Rev E. E. strong, secretary of the American Board or Foreign Missions, showing a gain or nearly three million dollars over the total receipts of the previous year ana an addition of 137,714 communicants making a total of 1,59S,644 now en- rolled The total income of the or ganizations carrying on the work including Great Britain and her col onies, and continental Europe was s2141S,S69. A total of 33,5S2 sta tions and out-stations occupied by 15.17S foreign missionaries, aided by 92.442 native workers is also report ed.
 In the United States there are U principal organizations engaged Tn this work with a multitude of auXlll- ary societies. These organizations are now supporting 5.2SS missionar- ies in foreign lands of whom 2.l are men, operating at 11.4S5 stations in all parts of the non-christian world: working with those foreign missionaries are no less than 26,O. native christian COnNor,S who are Ia boring as teachers. catechists. bible readers, preachers and pastors.
 In the churches established by these missionaries there are enrolled 61O,- 93S communicants. The native chris tians themselves have raised $l.329.- 300 for the support of the work while the contributions reported by the B organizations in the United States within the year have amounted to sS,997.97O. This is $6l5,406 in ex- cess of the amount reported from the same sources last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
weckcd at sandy Hook.

New York. Dec. 1.-The bark Ed muud Phinney was caught !n heavy snow storm and raging gale among the dangerous shoals outside of Sandy Hook bar this morning and was driven on the beach on the east side of the hook The Sandy HOOK life saving crew being unable to launch a life boat in the high surf which was pounding on the beach uromptly prepared to shoot IlIe line over the vessel and to bring her crew ashore in the brooches buoy There was every prospect that they would succeed despite the gale and ca as inc force of storm drove the vessel we'll in toward the beach so that she was only about 100 feet from the nearest dry sand.
 The Phinney is owned by F. V. l.. Jones of New York She was bound to Perth Amboy Captain Anderson commanded her.
 Her crew which appeared to be eomuosed of about ten or a dozen men took refuge in the rigging and v-atehed auxiOusIy the grim work oI tbs life savers upon the sueces oi which their lives depended
 The Edmund Phinney was 6sS tons net and was built in DeaFin9- Me. She was loaded with lHHlDeE and rziIroad ties for COOneT- Eek stein E Co. and had sailed fron Ss- vauush. Ga. Both vessel and ezEg9 are insured
 The life savers made several u1- SueeeSsfuI attempts to shoot the lie fire Co the bsTs- but owing Ec inc esEe the Lyle E1n wOIld noi tsToE fFe line so far as the wTeeked VsseL Two tugs tried to reach the bars 91t failed ard the life savers then tr7sd to -pseh the vessel fn their P9weE r=esHsozs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
HACKENsCHMIDT AND PONs.
New Orleans Wrestler Is No Match
 For Lighter Opponent.

Grand Rapids. Dec. 14.-In the heavyweight wrestling match here last night between Carl Pons of New Orleans and Charles Hackenschmidt of Des Moines, Hackenschnidt won the second and third falls and the match. [.
 Although Pons weighed 194 pounds, 29 pounds more than Hack ensChmidt, he forced Hackenschmidt' s shoulders to the mat only after a strenuous 31 minutes. Hacken- schmidt won his falls in 15 and 21 minutes respectively.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Three Saloons Closed.

Bridgeport, Dec 14.-Upon the de- mand of Matthew E. O'Brien. three saloons were closed to-day because of alleged violation of the state law, which prohibits keepers from allow ing women to lOiter. One of the sa- loon keepers later appeared ir court and appealed from fine of $50 and costs. The county commissioners an- nounced that licenses would be re- volled when q complaint for yiola- ton of this law is sustained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
CITY NEWS.

Mary Jackson died to-day on the Watertown road The funeral will be held Monday afternoon with srr- vice at the First Baptist church and interment in PiEG Grove cemetery. Miss Mary Jones. colorcd. for some time n domestic in the employ nf A. w. Erdwan, 161 Prospect street, died suddenly last night at the resi- dence of Charles r. Bliss. North Cliff street. AnsOnia. where she had called to visit friends.
 The funeral of Mrs Marguerite Phelan will be held from her late home, 25 High street. to the Im- maculate Conception church at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. \ mass of requiem will be celebrated for the deceased at s o'clock Mon day morning.
 W. H. Bristol ct al has brought an injunction against Bennett Bristol ct al restraining them from taking the name of the Bristol Instrument Co and from mismanaging the affairs of the Bristol Co. and asking damages of $50,000 and the employment of a receiver. The Bristol Cos works are situated at Platts Mills. Colonel Burpee obtained the injunction from Judge Cowell
 At d meeting uf the WOman's aux Hilary of the Boys club held yeste'- day afternoon at the Boys club, the president reported that S69 had been received by the auxiliary from the Shakespearean recital given in this city. The auxiliary voted gift of $50 tO go towards the mortgage on the building and the other Sl3 was given to the Boys club to purchase chairs for the entertainment rnom.
 Chemical engine No 1 was called by still alarm about II o'clock ,his morning to the house owned by Mor- timer Heffernan al 632 East Main street. The root was on fire. but it was extinguished before it had done much damage. Because of the weather the Brass City boys were unable to handle the blaze. They were unprepared for the storm. The house is occupied by Patrick Hickey and family.
 Early next week the estate left bv the late Franklin I. pcrk will bp ap- praised. At present it is said to bc worth nnt less than $12J.IEHI Tho distributors appointed last week held a meeting this forenoon and heard what the willow. Mrs Henrietta ]. Peck. had to say about the estate and its proposed distribution. As NIT Pcck left no will. she will receive S2WSl and Oue-thirl of the entire estate af- ter all debts are paid. There are quite a number of heirs. The distributors are Mayer William r.. ThOms. Attor- ney John F. Kellogg and Loren r Carter.
 Because of a grip epidemic that started about ten days ago at St Mar. Garet's school that institution was compelled to close yesterday for ths Christmas vacation. The term would have eRtle,I next Tuesday but thu farulfy dss-hleil it was the part Oi wisdom tO close yesterday. as it wal feaTsri mgre easeS might develop Al one time within the past weez thpTy were aIssut twenty bOarIers down witl fhe malatly- The disease was s7rn trsrteyl c8iefiy hy the barriers Trin l ify r0lleze al Washington. H. C-. h aH0tber s-hool that had to rIase esrIipl than usIsl lsasause Of a svpu1aZ50u: . dssnzse Miss I.suise H0sB8an- His. RsssIinsi Br0UueII and Miss Louis. Martin of this city. who are stulienti there- rUturu7ng home last weeE-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
MEN WILL BE IDLE
Railroad ia Southwest Will Lay of il, 900 Eisn.-0iherS Will
 Follow Suit.

Chicago. Dec IA dispatch to the Inter-Ocean from Galveston. Tex. says:
 It was announced yesterday that between the 1st and 18th Of Ianu- ary one of the railroads in the south vest will lay of l1.0Oo men for an indefinite period. As if by concerted action comes the reports from the fOIlOving roads that owing to the decreases in trafic it will be necGs- sary to eurtail expenses: Frisco. Rock Island. Southern Paeif lines. Texas and Paeifc, Cotton Belt, Santa Fe. Houston and Texas Gem traI. InternatiOnzi and Great North ern. the Katy. Fort Worth and Den yer
 These reductions will affect every branch Of Tail-oading from wstrh- men to operating forces While tle offriaIs say they believe the duil sea son win last but a few months. .he cut in forces wiT mean a sayinE Of more than ssoo.e coo in the pzyrolIs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
DeIieious Supper Dish.

For Swiss eggs. delicious supper dish, spread the bottom of baking dish with twD ounces of butter. Gov CT this with thin slices of American cheese. Place four eggs over the ebeece. taking care that the yolks are not broken. Season with pepper and salt. pour around the eggs two table spcUnfuls of rich cream and cover the tJp with grated cheese Bake it for ten minutes. garnisb with parsley and serve with fingers of dried tOast-New York Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
n.nh hr CnnsnIi.lair,I.

Bridgeport. De- 14--The Hing oi documents in the custom house here to-day usde pubIie the fact that the Ior Steamship Co has formally uassed into the ugufrol Of the United States TrsrsportsttCn O. whieh has tsadausr1ers ia this state and is said to b.s a part of the New Haven Pail rosa Co The transfer is thought to fzro1re sI.g5a ,aa9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Ns--n. Te-Ee.-

The whifesess and bezuty of the teeth oF the Africzu uezrues are ss1- eraIIy sscEfIss to tlse fed ua5ch they cat auiI to favo-a1ss cIimzsbc co1.li tfaES. bcf tbese LzzoEznt zzffues take szeazI care e tbe teeth and are fz- mIIia- win Hzny reZeIies f0r tbs trszEzszf oF deafzI diseases - Nun esezzr Nes-fazsehs y-sczszschrfft-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
IT.. rgu, I=Nz.

The % called blue laws If Connect cut were the invention of one Samuel Peters. a Tory. who. driven from this country on scc0Unt Of his disl0yalty during the Revolution. publishesl In London in 1TS1 a bOok entitled Gen eTaI History of C0nnccticut~ in which the laws in question were set forth. The cofe Of laws wtbb this book con taius has bern prOyeli to be fsbriCEtiOn There were 10 such laws in C0nnecIi- cut CT In aay other part of New Eng Isnd-Neu Turk AnleEira1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Winner Oc Art Prize.

Chicago. Dec 14.-The $500 fine arts building prize, which is given annually to the winner of compcti- tion held by the Society Of Western Artists. was awarded last night 10 ]. Ottis Adams of Drookville. Ind. for q picture entitled "A Winter Morn ing"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Baby Smokes His Pipe.

McKeesport, Pa, Dee. 14. - Henry lwieIe, three and one-half years old. of Green Oak. near this city, has been using tobacco for more than year. The boy cries unless given pipe or a stogie once or twice day. and noth- ing else will pacify hin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Struck by Train.

Bridgeport. Dec IA Hungarian woman was struck by a train in the railroad yard here to-day. while picking up coal She died on the way to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Rumor Untrue.

London. Dee 1.-The Associated Press Is officially informed that the rumor to the cffcrt that James Bryce. the British ambassador to the United States. is 10 leave the Washington cm- hassy is absulntely mmtrmr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Perfect Hen Brinps $500,

York. Pa. Dec. IA Buff Orping- ton hen said to be the most perfect bird of that breed in the world. has just been sold at auction here for $500. The hen weighs four pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Wreck Near PIainNiIIc.

Plainville. Dec 14.-An east bound freight train on the Highland divis- ion was wrecked mile west of here to-day. caused by a broken axle. Five cars left the rails and traffic was delayed for several hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
Bishop Found Dead.

Washington, Dec 14.-I.eighton the Episcopal bishop of Delaware. was found dead in bed to- day. He had been ill one week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
(,oodycar Co Closes.

Naugatuck. Dec 1i.-For a time. which it is thought will not go be- yond the first of the year. the Good year Metallic Rubber Shoe Co shut down to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow fu north. snow or rain in south DOT tion and warmer tonight; Sunday snoE or. rain and warmer; brisk to hEgl northeast winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
For To-nsnrTuw

kSun risez 7:Os. sets 4-1z-
 Ia n tide at New Haven S:e5 am
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-14
For Monday.

ss 7:0T. sets 4=1s.
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-20
Saaacity OF Blind Horses.

The way in which blind horses can
go about without getting into more
difficulties than they ordinarily do is
very remarkable. They rarely, If ever,
bit their heads against fence or stone
wall. They will slide off when they
come near one. 1t appears from care
full observation that it is neither shade
nor shelter which warns them Of the
danger. On an absolutely sunless and
MINDLESS day their behavior is the
same. Their olfactory nerves doubt
less become very sensitive, for, when
driving them, they will poke their
heads downward in search Of water
fifty yards before they come to a
stream crossing the roadway. It can
not be an abnormally developed sense
of: hearing which leads them to do this,
for they will act alike though the wa
ter be stagnant pool. Men who have
been blind for any great length Of time
develop somewhat similar instincts to
blind horses. ..-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-20
French Smiles For "Drunk."

The French have some interesting
SMILES Of their own corresponding to
the English drunk as lord'' or
"drunk as a wheelbarrow," says a
London writer. The most generally
recognized one in the case Of ''ivre,"
the less extreme and less vulgar word
for drunk" is "ivre CONNIE une soupe"
-"soupe' meaning the piece Of bread
eaten with soup as we'll as the soup it.
self, and bouillon soaked piece Of
bread Offering a natural smile for sat
uration. When the less delicate "soup'
is used instead Of ''ivre," the French
man may speak Of being as drunk as
an ass, COW, Swiss or a thrush.
The allusion in the last case is to the
fondness of thrushes for grapes, which
are said at vintage time to make them
unsteady in their fight. 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-20

Bemidji d Elevator 20, sj,bbers
for Giod Medal -four Y Y Y 1895
Shoe repairing well done al
reasonable prices at the Bemidji
Cash Shoe Store.
The Pioneer tall times has in
stock office supplies aofs every
description
John Meyer, who has been log
ging at Northome, came down
from that place this morning. {.
When selecting your Easter
hat, remem Der the leading mil
linery store, 313 Minnesota Ave.
Peter Slough, the Nary agrl-
,eulturlst, spent last night in the
city Oh business, and returned
home this morning. Mr.. Slough
is one of the most progressive of
the farmers in his neigh borhood.
He sold large quantities of wood
this winter, and also deals in
cedar and tamarack poles. posts
and ties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-20
The City

Read the Daily Pioneer.
Local news on the last page.
Helen Koskan of Blackjack
tarried in the city today.
Call at the Pioneer when you
are in need of Office supplies.
For choicest and up-to date
millinery you will always find
them at Miss Hollands.
B. Y. P. U. "Irish Social" in
the Baptist church on Friday
evening, the 22nd. Don't be
afraid of the Irish.
E. J. Taylor, publisher of the
Blackjack Enterprise, came
down from his home this morn
ing. Mr.. Taylor was drawn as a
momb Der of the petit jury.O
Mark Devine, one of the best
of the loggers and good fellows
at Blackjack, was a visitor in
the city today. Mark is looking
fine and it is very evident he win.
tered we'll.
: Ole Kittleson, long distance
lineman for the Northwestern
Telephone Exchange company,
returned this morning from
Blackjack, where he repaired
some breaks in the ''he]lo" line
there.
Scientifically fitted glasses
that properly focus the rays Of
light into the eyes prevent tired,
sore eyes that often cause head
aches and dizziness. Consult
Drs. Larson & Larson, special
lists, End floor Swedback block.
Many business men are short
sighted in not looking into things.
They are daily losing money by
not adopting the great Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea system.
Makes them we'll and keeps them
we'll. IS cents. Bankers Drug
Store.
Mrs. Bert Keefe and two sons
left this morning for Michigan,
where they will hereafter make
their home. Mr.. and Mrs. Keefe
and their children lived here but
three months, and decided to re-
turn to their former home in
Michigan.
Homer Maynard, who has at
tended to the wants of the GUS
toners at the Golden Club, at
nights, during the past winter,
has severed his connection with
that place and will again work in
the sawmill of the Crookston
Lumber company, where he is
one of the settlers. Mr.. Maynard
went to Little Falls this morning,
where he will visit with relatives
until the mill starts saving for
the season, which, it is expected,
will be some time next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-20
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County, IS.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath
that he is senior partner of the
firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the city of Toledo,
county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of
one hundred dollars for each and
every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scribed in my presence, this 9Th
day of December A. D. 1886.
(SEAL) 4. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testi
monials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills fol-
J constipation.