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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27

We gain strength of the temptation
we resist-Emerson.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27

The more brains man has the less
chance there is of his head swelling.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27

Scatter with one hand; gather with
. two.--German.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27

In order to size up the average man
correctly, get his estimate OF himself
and knock off so per cent.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27
care Of Submarine Gables.

Fifty fine vessels are constantly
employed in laying and repairing the
submarine cables of the world.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27
Just the Size.

81 understand dat dere will be sew
eral bogus animals on de stage said
the long and lanky tramp as he read
the sign "Supes Wanted
= YES" replied the short and stout
wayfarer, Il am going to play de head
of de elephant and me fat pardner is
going to play de hind legs"
Him, Then l suppose dere is no
chance for a tall, thin supe like me?"
''Oh, yes, pard, you could play de
neck OF de giraffe"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27
Important to Mothers.

While you may not be able to lead
a man to water. you seldom have to
ask him twice TO face the bartender.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27

Children Hurt in Storm. - A tor
nado at Seminole. six miles south of
Coffeyville, demolished the house of
@. Lett, farmer, and fatally injured
two of his young children. The
storm did no other serious damage. G
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27
Boy Prefers Death to Work.

lieving himself mistreated because
his mother asked him to work, Char.
les Mckinney. IA years old, of Ga
lena, committed suicide by laying a
shotgun against his breast and push
ing the trigger with a stick. The
charge took effect in his head and
face, killing him almost instantly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-06-27
Hot Shot for the Men

Speaking at Cardiff, Wales. recent.
stated that a brides bushes are
caused by the knowledge of the kind
of man she is going to marry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
NO PART HOLIDAY
Senate To-Day Defeated Measure Making Two Hours of Elec-
 lion Day a Holiday.

Hartford, June 12.--A resolution which will give the president pro tenn the power to appoint committees in- stead of the lieutenant governor, passed the senate to-day.
 Senator Chase moved for recon sideration of the women's deputy fac tory inspector bill, which was passed yesterday and offered two amend ments. One provided for the increase of the appropriation from $S,500 to 5000, and another provided for the strengthening out of an error made by the printer on the date. Both amend- ments were passed.
 An attempt was made by Senator Spellacy, to have the senate recom- mend the rejection of the bill provid- ing for part holiday on election day, between the hours of three and i've. Several senators spoke for and against the measure and it was defeated by q vote of p to 10.
 The state technical school bill of $15,000 for school in Norwalk, was beaten ill the senate.
 The report is in circulation at the capitol to-day that the legislature will not adjourn until the middle of July,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
ORIGIN OF CHINESE LILIES.
Story as Told and How the Bulbs Brought Good Luck.

Very few people who see and admire the beautiful Chinese lilies know the reason why this particular flower is held in such favor in the orient. This is the story of the origin as told by . Chinaman.
 Years and years ago member of the celestial empire had two wives whom he loved dearly because each had borne him son. While they were still lads the father died and in set ting up the estate some difficulty was encountered, for the man left his heirs two pieces of land one strip lying in fertile and beautiful valley, the other a small ribbon of land bordering the bed of narrow stream. The for mer land was known to grow anything the country produced. while the latter was counted utterly worthless.
 It was at first proposed that each of the two strips be divided in half and section of each be given to the two heirs. But the mothers could not agree upon the division and it was finally arranged that one son should take the rich land, while the other should take the sterile piece.
 The valley strip yielded bountiful harvests season after season and the rocky one gave nothing until one day the boy owner happened to notice tiny white, sweet-scented flower blooming among the rocks and after a careful study and examination 1t was found to be the only one of it's kind in China. The flower grew from a bulb and the boy discovered that these bulbs could be transplanted to similar rocky soil without destroying their growth.
 Soon the bulbs were in great de- mand and when 1t was learned that the flowers brought good luck to the owner of the plant the boy had all he could do to supply the market. From the sale Of the bulbs he grew enor. mously wealthy. while his brother never made more than a good living out of his valley property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
THE COAL SUIT
Government Started Proceedings To-Day Against the Coal
 Carrying Railroads
WHLBEGREATCONTES

Philadelphia, June 12.--The suit of the United States government against the anthracite coal carrying railroads which are charged with carrying on a monopoly in the pro- duction, transportation and sale of hard coal, was filed to-day in the United States circuit court in this city. The defendants are the Read ing Go, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Go, Central Rail- road Go of New Jersey, Erie Railroad Co, New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Co, Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co, Le- high Coal Co, Lehigh and Wilkes barre Coal Co, Hillside Coal and Iron Go, New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Go, and the Temple Iron Go. They have until the first Monday in August to make an ap pearance in the suit and until the first Monday in September to file an answer or demurrer to the proceed ings.
 The opening move of what is ex- pected to be a great contest between the government and the coal roads took but few minutes. Prior to the filing of the papers United States District Attorney J. Whitaker Thompson of this city held a confer ence with Alexander Simpson, Jr, of Philadelphia, who with G. Carroll Todd of New York, carried on the investigation of the coal roads for the government. Mir Simpson left with MT Thompson the papers in the case.
 The district attorney then ap- peared before Judge James B. Hol- land in the circuit court and secured an order to serve subpoenas on those defendant corporations whose princi- pal offices are outside the jurisdiction of the United States courts for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. These corporations are the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad at Scranton, Jersey Central at Jersey City. Erie at New York, New York. Susquehanna and Western railroad at Jersey City, Pennsylvania Coal Co at Dunmore, Pa, Hillside Coal and Iron Go at Scranton, New York, Sus- quehanna and Western Coal Co at Wilkesbarre.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
SUIT FOR STOCK
Dennison Brothers Want the WaterviIIe Cutlery Company
 to Pay Damages.

The case of James Dennison and his brothers, Robert, John and Thomas, against the Waterville Cutlery Co began in the superior court to-day before Judge Edwin B. Gager. The suit is for $3,000 damages and ten shares of stock of the company to the value of $1,000. In January, 1905, the plaintiffs began the business of manufacturing shears and scissors in a small factory in Milton. Their principal customer was the defendant company. They had about $1,500 worth of machinery and tools and stock on hand and the outlook for an increase in business was good when they were approached by local capital to move their plant to Waterbury, build large shop and go into the business on far bigger scale than they were on at the time.
 It was to James Dennison. as the representative of his brothers this offer was made and it seemed to the four of them rather pleasing. They were considering what to do about it when one day James, while speaking to the late William Sumner Babcock. who was president of the Waterville Cutlery company, happened to men, tion this offer. MT Babcock went the brothers one better by offering to buy out their entire business and give them ten shares of stock in the Wat ervilIe company. At that time the company was capitalized at $15,000. The plaintiffs inquired into the rating of the Cutlery company's stock and finding it to be first-class, accepted the offer and the Milton business was closed down. But the transfer of the ten shares has not taken place yet. The stock holders held a meeting and raised the capital stock from $15, 1000 to $S0.000 and then the ten shares of stock were rendered tho plaintiffs. They refused to accept 1t on the grounds that the ten shares offered were not as valuable as the ten shares that were understood to be given when the agreement was made. As neither side would compromise suit was accordingly brought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
NEW USE FOR DIPLOMAS.
pressmakers Could Use Them to Re-
 assure Nervous Customers.

Many New York women who patron ize a new dressmaker for the first time propound an embarrassing ques. ton:
 Have you a diploma?" they ask.
 T didn't know what answer to make to the first customer that put that question to me" said one dressmak. CT. T certainly did not have a al. ploma. I knew how to sew. but had no certificate to that effect Finally l found that many women have sui. fered so grieyously at the hands of incompetents that they were unwill. ing to trust their work to a person who could not show some guaranty of experience and efficiency. so. although I knew more about sewing than half of the fashionable dressmakers in town. I actually worked in one estRb- lishment for four months SO that could point to a printed diploma which says. Formerly with Nine. -. of Fifth avenue It pays any dressmaker to arm herself with ere dentials of that kind. She ought to have her diploma framed and hung on the wall. like a doctors diploma. SO as to give confidence to doubting customers. rs.--New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Third Death from Explosion.

Quincy. Mass, June 12.-Charles Sandeen, 3S years old, of this city, died this morning at the Quincy city hospital. making the third life lost as the result of an explosion at the works of the Fore River Shipbuild- ing plant yesterday. The explosion was caused by the blowing out of a balance plug on steel shaft which was one of the forge fires. The ex- plosion killed instantly Charles Haag and a workman supposed to have been John Casey. Sandeen sustained a fracture of the skull by being thrown against the heavy machinery and never recovered consciousness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
JsH Davis for President.

Adlsi E. Stevenson, of Illinois. form erly vice president of the United States. is fond of telling of an odd ex- perience he had shortly after the civil var. At that time David Davis was much talked of as the man to run against Cen. Grant for the presidency. A conference vas held In Mr. Steven sons Bloomington residence. many leading Illinois and other Democrats being present A good deal was said about the possible candidacy of Mr. Davis. but no one happened to men ton his first name. After the confer ence broke up Mr. Stevenson drew an old farmer friend into a corner and asked his opinion. The farmer vas from the extreme southern end of Illinois. He said: well. Adlsi, you know I've followed yozr lead In poll tics for a good rhiIe and I'm going to do t noW. But, honest. Adlai. don't yoa think ft's . leetls ufts early to roninsts Je1 DzF1s--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
CITY NEWS.

Daniel Lawlor was in town to-day. During the summer he will play with stock company in Maine.
 About thirty members of St Mary's T. A. society will appear in float in the parade of the c. T. A. U. in Naugatuck Saturday. They will leave here at S:30 o'clock Saturday morning. accompanied by St Joseph's T. A. society and St Anne's drum corps.
 The police officers would confer a favor upon horsemen and owners of automobiles by giving dogs that per- sist in pursuing them bat of their clubs that will keep them of the streets. A dog that makes practice of running after teams is nuisance and should be tied up or shot.
 The committee of the Ladies auxil- iary of the A. o. H., which has in hand the arrangements for the whist party which is to be given tomorrow evening in the K. of C. hall met at the home of Mrs M. J. Mahan on Bald win street last night to complete the final details. They were pleasantly entertained during the time of the meeting by the hostess, Mrs Mahan. ]. Miss Lucy Bouley of South Wilson street and William McGowan of watertown; were married at St Pat rick's church this morning at 9 o'clock by the Rev J. NJ. Gleeson. Miss Earnestine Dunais and John Me- Gowan. a brother of the groom. were the attending couple. After the ceremony a reception was held at the brides home. On their return from the wedding trip to New York Mir and Mrs McGowan will reside In Wat ertown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Americans Win Prizes.

London, June 12.-At the interna- tional horse show at Olympia to-day Americans were prize winners in pairs with the best appointed road rig Albert B. MacLay taking first prize with Roseworthy and Marguer- iia Margrave. and Walter Winans second prize with Barney F. and Rip. In the competition for pairs over fifteen and not exceeding 15.2 hands c. W. Watson's Lord Baltimore and My Maryland secured third prize. lii the class for mare or gelding not under 15.2 hands in lady's single horse victoria, Alfred vanderbilts The Major took first prize and MT Watson's Lady Baltimore was third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Grocery Store Attached.

The grocery store of Michael J. Burns and Frank Snyder on West Main street was closed this afternoon by the creditors. Snyder left town a week ago it was said, taking with him the lubricant for running the business. What started the creditors after Burns is not known. A con- stable went to the store this after noon and put an attachment for $27.2S in favor of Frank A. Andrus of Cheshire, but found nothing on which to levy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12

pany of laymen banded together of their own accord and inviting mis- sionary to come among them. On their records we read entries like this:
 Voted, that in the absence of the rector, Jobn Jones. shall read the prayers ana Isaac Smith shall read q sermon and David Williams and Hiram Barnes assist in tuning a psalm. The truth is they were con- potent to conduct the worship them- selves only they were not regularly ordained.
 These were the Connecticut lay men, they were the church. In every parish there is tradition or perhaps some record of some man or some group of men who led these pioneer churchmen.
 MT Kingsbury quoted from the writings of Dr Beardsley, the histor- ian of the church in Connecticut, and briefly sketched the lives of several of the men who signed the address to the Society for Propagation of the Gospel for missionary for the free holders of the town of Stratford who desired to worship God in, the way of their forefathers. Colonel Caleb Heathcote and his brother-in-law. Rev George Munson who were or ganized into church in Straftord in 1707, of Samuel Smithson of Guilford, and his family, and of Daniel Shelton and John Beardsley, Jr.
 MT Kingsbury then described the founding of churches in other places by James Brown, a layman in West Haven, who later removed to Water- bury, between 1722 and 1734, of John Davies, a Welshman who was the principal benefactor of the church in Litchfeld, organized in 1743, and church erected six years later and named St MichaePs, the property being deeded for considera- ton of one pepercorn a year paid on the feast of St Michaers. He lived in the district still called Davies Hol- low. In 1766 Godfrey Malone moved from Newport, R Il. to Brooklyn in Windham county, and butt church which was opened by a missionary. Rev Mir Tyler of Norwich. The church grew and is still standing, service being conducted in it once year by the rector of the present Booklyn church.
 In conclusion Mr Kingsbury pointed out that the story was the same in each case, layman founded the par ish and then had clergyman sent to them. He said ::"While we reverence our leaders, let us, the laity remember we are the church, with all the honor and all the responsibility the fact in- volves."
 At this point number of letters from churchmen were read.
 Other responses were by President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale university, Prof w. A. Cunning, representing Columbia college. Bishop Vinton who spoke of the parishes of western Massachusetts which owe much to Christ church, Bishop William N. Me vickar of Rhode Island and Burton Mansfield of New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
simonsyille School Meeting.

The outcome of the annual school meeting in Simonsyille, which is to come of some time this month is looked forward to in that district with almost as much interest as a presidential contest. The fellows that got busted last year are bound to turn the tables on the boys this time and in order to make no mistake consid- erable missionary work is being done. Meanwhile the men inside the breast- works are not idle and when the af- fair takes place it will be battle royal. i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Printers in Convention.

Providence, R. l., June 12.-Dele- gates from all parts of New England to the eleventh annual convention of the New England Allied Printing Trades Council which opened its ses- sIons in this city yesterday, assembled at the Labor temple to-day and dis posed of unfinished business before the election of officers was taken up. The selection of the place of meeting for next years convention was also planned for the concluding session to- day. First vice-President James Me- Girr of Revere. Mass. presided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
For A Training Ship.

Boston, June 12.-The United States practice sailing ship Cumberland, which was built in 1904. Is to be plac- ed in commission for the first ime for active service as a training ship of the United States navy. The orders received at the Charlestown navy yard state that Commander H. F. Par menter and a temporary crew from the receiving ship Wabash. which is at the yard. will man the vessel for the present. The Cumberland will be used at Newport. R. I. for course of instruction for the naval apprentices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Prcsident sends TeleEram.

Baltimore. June I2.-A telegram expressing the shock and grief of Pre- sident and Mrs Roosevelt at the news of the disaster in Hampton roads yes terday was written by the president on the train and sent from Baltimore ss follows:
 Rear Admiral R. D. Evans. care navy department, Washington. D. C.
 we are inexpressIbly shocked and grieved by the news of the disaster.
 Theodore and Edith Roosevelt"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Asslsfnnce Offered.

Ottawa, Ont, June 1z.-The an- nouncement by an evening paper that a man now In Jail at Clayton. No. fof the murder of Turfman McCann, had been Identified as a titled EnglishIlan who went to South Africa as a private in the strstheona horse. created stir here Offeers and men of the troop now living in Ottawa have tele- Ersphed offering assistance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Red Cross Fund.

London June 12.-At to-day's ses- sion of the International Red Cross conference 1t was decided that 1t Is within the province of the Red Cross to succor prisoners of war. besides sick and wounded. It was also de- cided to devote S25.00O annually to the institution of travelling scholarships for members of the Red Cross.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
E,ett More Erecuted.

Riga. Russia. June 17.-Eight po- liticaI prisoners were executed here today 10 participating in the recent disorders in the Central prison. which vas the subject of an interpellation h parliament regarding the tortures inflicted on prisoners at Riga
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Me,cnlf Is An Right.

Washington. June 17.-A dispatch received at the navy department Iron secretary Netcalf is ss follows: Fortress Nonroe.-Have made some inguirfss about a departmental mat ter. O6eials satisfied that secretary is all right"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
Rnrf Gare the MoneY.

San Francisco. June 12.-when tho Schmitz trial was resumed to- day with Abe Ruef on the stand. the court overruled the objections of the defense to the question which vas as follows: Did you la January, 1905, Eivethls defendant s2.50o in curren- cyl" Ruef replied in the sfarma-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
een.for FarreI'. Rr.oIutien.

The resolution of Senator Farrel of Ansonis. providing that strangers be excluded from the senate cham ter, met with dIsfavor before the tudfcfsry committee and vzs re turned to the senate with sn unfs Forshls report which vas adopted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12

.p.,, h.virr rornai visicn vill be sbie te rss1 1 n, st d;ss nee of it incAes from the eyss Sn - ,,shs o do 70 your eyes defeetive and sneaia imedaie attention When ne eyes 9e1ons s,S % .. s,i t-ssr it s sure indicson that glasses are nseosi I sssss sold n hs cheap goods ere et ansqs ss ~
 ,, isp.ss viii result in positive injury fIom ns rsin upon the muscles of secolnodsion o s1pfJ " in the glasL"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Conrecticut. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. light vnrizbis winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-12

Democrat Want Ad-s Days-25c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-30
SENTENCE FOR sTRoNGARM.
Favor OF Politicians Didn't Help John
Barry With Judce

NEW YORK. August 3O-Judge Whitman
OF general sessions made the usual court
crowd sit up yesterday when he sentenced
a strongarm man to Sing Sing for nineteen
years and eight months. The prisoner, John
Barry, who Is known under other names.
had been convicted of robbery in the first
degree for hitting Jose Medina, a Cuban,
over the head with brass knuckles. Barry
enticed Medina to the Bronx and robbed him
of $500, gold watch and a diamond ring
worth 1915 after he had left him for dead
in the road.
Barry is pickpocket who has been a
mandy man for certain political leaders The
politicians did not desert Barry when he
got into trouble and it is understood that
they lmportuned Judge Williams to let him
on with light sentence.
Nhen Barry was arraigned yesterday his
counsel made speech saying that there
was doubt in his mind of Barrys guilt al
though he had been convicted by Jury
The lawyer said that while the police had
made out strong case, yet he felt that Jus
ice would be served if Barry spent a year
In Elmira reformatory
But of course that is within the dis
erection of the court added the lawyer.
Inc sentence of the court" said Judge
whitman. is that the prisoner be confined
Ior nineteen years and eight months IN Sing
Sing. Next easel"