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The Washington times., 1907-09-03
THE TRUTH OF 1T.

II naturally takes rather a strong
cheese to be the whole cheese In these
competitive days, which accounts for
some of the things we smell In high
nlaceE-Puck
The Washington times., 1907-09-03

Those manufacturers who are calling
for a commission of tariff experts will
have a hard time explaining that de-
mand when they testify before the tar
III sharps Of Congress.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03

Wireless is now a fUll-hedged master
workman in the telegraph shops. It has
been used to send out racing results and
the police have raided the station in
all proper form.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
From Labor Day to labor day.

BY calculation" Detroit has passed
Buffalo, Cincinnati, Washington, San
francisco, and New Orleans since the
census of 1880. BY calculation" is
good enough for city pride. hut it would
fail utterly for a per capita tax.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
Nellie Opens the NeqU Academy
ShoGUing WY She Left Her Home

T-t-h-r-r-i-i-l-I,
The pent up Kisses, cat-caHs. and
cheers OF months burst forth with unre-
strained enthusiasm when the New
Academy threw open its doors last
highs and the mellow dramatist, Owen
Davis, told us what happened Since
Nellie Went Away" II Nellie had had
the boarding school girl habit Of keeping
diary and had chronicled all her ad-
ventures and emotions she would have
won hands down as the most prolific
writer OF the age. There were twelve
scenes. and the villain, viIlainess, hero.
heroine. key the Jew. Gabe the life
saver. and Bill the thief didn't heed
their cues If they failed u furnish at
least seven thrills 70 the scene.
Son Braves Bankers Wrath.
Nellie did the conventional thing IN
the first scene and fell IN love with a
Wall Street bankers son, Roy Thatch-
or. Roy was the sport all right, and
braved his fathers anger IN order that
he might make the 'deaTest girl in all
the world his lawful wife. But. bark.
Eva Dean has designs on Roy and Roy's
hank roll. The wedding bells must never
ring tonight But they do ring in spite
Of little Eva, who straightway swears
that that gurrl shall be separated from
Roy Thatcher II I have 70 drive the dag
ger in her heart with my own hands. ="
Ashley James happens upon the scene
at this moment, however, and accepts
the commission 10 separate Nellie from
her husband and from his cash for the
small sum Of $500. A mere bagatelIe.
Why, Eva wears a ruby cross worth six
times that sum. Ashley isn't altogether
mercenary either. He loves that gurri
himself.
James persuades Roy TO hurry 10 New
York and leave his BRIDE because he
thinks his father is seriously III. Things
begin 70 happen with gatling gun. rapid
The Washington times., 1907-09-03

The Government may let the Atoms
Immunity Special have a through track,
but it is to be held up temporarily at
least on the side track at Indictment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03

Montgomery county still leads the Dis
trict by a lap in the school steeplechase.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
Land Grabbers Roasted.

Gov. George B. Chamberlain, OF ore
gor.. opened up a chance for discussing
the stupendous looting Of the public do
main by railways. lumber corporations,
and individuals. This governor from
oregon did not hesitate 10 use short and
ugly words in designating land grabberE.
He called them thieves. Governor
Chamberlain made the startling proposal
jhat lands that were stolen. and title
perfected beyond recall, should be placed
under q graduated tax. which would
make Il improbable for corporations
and individuals 20 hold vast areas and
compel the owners 70 cut up and sell all
their lands
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
IRRIGATION MEN
OPEN CONVENTION
Arid Land Owners From
Many States in At
tendance.
Oregon Governor Severely
Condemns Work of
Land GrabLerS

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Sept 3.-Attend-
ed by representatives of the United
states, diplomatic representatives Of for
eign governments, and governors Of SIX
Western States. the fifteenth national
irrigation congress convened yesterday
afternoon promptly, according to sched-
ule.
Thousands OF earnest men, pioneers
IN the Irrigation movement, are here
10 give their thought and efforts to in
creasing the activities Of the National
and State Governments toward the con-
servaiOn and distribution of water.
There is, naturally. some difference Of
opinion, some criticism and some friction
because OF the varied interests affected
by the irrigation and reclamation Of
arid and semi-aTid tracts.
Vice President Fairbanks said many
hattering and complimentary things 10
the irrigationists. President Perkins
supplied his usual fund OF urbanity
when he supplemented Governor Gil
lette's eloquent and well-pre1ared
speech, temporarily giving the Golden
State TO the visiting citizens OF the sis
ter States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

their salaries from 5000 to Sz500 . years after March 4. 1907. Members of the national legislature are tue best paid legislators at the present time on the face of the earth. In most of the countries the legislators serve without compensation, and graft is not any more in evidence than at Washington. - Hartford Post.
 ''In defense and promulgatlon of democratic. principles" Representa- tive Sheppard said, i've need no special enthusiasm like that which an old colored deacon prayed might be given to sam Jones from on high: oh, Lord he said, 'gib Brudder Jones de eye ob de eagle dat he may see sin from afur Glue his year to the gospel telfone and connect him with de centrul skies. Illuminate his brow wid brightnus dat II make de fires ob bell look lek taller candle. Nail hls hans to de gospel plough. Bow his haid in some lonesome val ley, whar prayer is much wanted to be made. 'Noint him all ober wid de kersene lie ob dy salbation and set him afire.' ashington Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

New York at present is putting up nineteen skyscrapers and the ground area upon which they will stand is only little more than three acres. Yet 100000 persons will be housed on these three acres every day with out crowding. A most important economic factor is the wonderful speed made possible by the use of steel and hollow-tile in, skyscraper construction, effecting an estimated saving of from six to twelve months. This means a saving of $300,000 in rentals on two average buildings. Hollow brick have revolutionized the methods of modern building. Those who think that skyseraper building is being overdone may be surprised to know that long before a new one is finished large part of its space is rented. The safety of the fire- proof skyscraper is no longer Ques- toned. Architects and builders are agreed that the steel-framed struc- ture is the safest and most enduring type. This is due mainly to the fact that the terra cotta fireproofing used to protect the steel has made even the tallest and heaviest building practically immune from corrosion as we'll as from the danger of con- flagration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

Senator Beveridge has declared his intention of speaking on his bill for the regulation of child labor. That bill, it will be remembered, provides that the products of any factory or mine in which children under IA years of age are employed or permit ted to work shall not be carried by any interstate railroad. The need of such law Is apparent to every one who has studied even casually the evil of child labor. In the house Monday the proposition for an in- quiry into the sanitary and moral conditions surrounding the employ ment of women and children was de- bated with some acrimony. In order to make the inquiry an appropria- tion will have to be made and the bill as presented does not carry any appropriation; probably. therefore, there will be nothing of a practical nature resulting from 1t. The ex- treme states rights men insist that this evil should be handled by the states. It seems that. as matter of political theory and logic, this is true. As a matter of practicality it has been proved failure. The growth of the evil of child labor in southern states has been not merely a local scandal, but a national one. And yet the cotton manufacturers of Georgia say. What can we do? If you pass a law prohibiting the labor of children under certain age and limiting the hours of employment Of women and children, and our neigh bor, South Carolina, passes no such law, we have to meet unfair competi- ton forced upon us by our own law makers" The argument is plausible, almost unanswerable. But when the United States government attempts
 to make a law covering the same subject. and applying to all states and eommouwealths alike, these very people rise in indignant protest de- claring that the sacred right of local self-government is infringed. Must childhood be stunted and womanhood deprsved that a political theory may be upheld?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
HEARD IN PASSING.

A woman in New Ycrk Is going to raffie herself of. Tickets gre selling for S3 l1. She will marry the man who draws the lucky number. Won der if tho man will consider himself lucky.-BrIdgeport Pest
 The thousands of bills being fniro- duced .n state legislatures will be thinned out later hy the standing committees. Then the few that get through will be thinned out by the supreme courts.-Meridel Journal
 Publicity in several of the boards connected with the city government has resulted in incrpasei revenues and collection of public monry. Pub Ecity pays vhether administered in private business in the shape ef sI- vertising or in city affairs in the shape of news-Nhiiletovn Press
 Members of the national house cf rrprrseutstives have not addel fs their popularity by voting to inressc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
WEDNESDAY, JAN 2S, 1907.

The official report issued at Cal cutta states that the area under cot ton in India is nearly a million acres larger than last season. The output is estimated at 5.105, 1000 bales, which is the record, the largest total hither- to attained being 3,722,000 in 1904. Boil worm has disappeared from the Punjab. Sind furnishes 2,000 bales of Egyptian cotton. .--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
SHIP WITHOUT A COUNTRY.
Trouble of Barkentine. Which Once
 Sailed Under Chilean Colors.


 Sailing from port to port, with no country she can legally claim as home-in fact, ship without country--is the barkentine Alta, which left Tacoma yesterday, laden with a cargo of lumber for Callao.
 Although owned by American citi- zens and paid for. with American money, the Alta is not an American vessel and is not entitled to claim Uncle Sam's protection or to ny the Stars and Stripes. The United States will not give her American register and the shipping commissioner would not sign her crew before she departed from this port. She could not even clear her cargo here.
 Upon arrival on the sound the Alta entered at the customs house at Port Townsend, under protest, It IS sald' and from that port she will nave to clear. Captain Thonagel states that the vessel encounters the same dtfh- culties wherever she goes. The ex- perience is no new one.
 The Atlas last flag was the Chil- can. She is owned by Americans at Manila, and when they bought her she was put under Philippine regis ter for the coasting trade there. The end of her trouble, which has excited more or less comment on sundry oc- casions, will be when the Philippine islands are declared territory. The Alta will then get American register, with Manila as her home port, just as a number of vessels obtained American register when Hawaii was made territory.
 The Alta sis a four masted steel barkentine of 1882 net tonnage. She was built ,n 1900 by R. Duncan & Go at Port Glasgow and Is owned by A. P. Lorentzen. In Lloyds register she is given as Chilean, under which flag she originally sailed. Naturally the Alta experiences difficulty in ob- taining a crew, as no government ofic'als of any country will sign >them.--Tacoma Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
OVAllUN rvA KOUI
Secretary of State Honoret
 at Canadian Capital.
READS MESSAGE FRON SWEIIEyHA,
Talks of Friendly Relationship Re tween United states and Dominion. Governor of Jamaica To Pro-
 foundly Grateful For Aid.


 OTTAWA, Jan. g. = The Russell House dining room was filled and many were unable to obtain seats q. the banquet given by the Canadian club to Secretary Root.
 There were present Earl Grey, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. w. s. Fielding. Sid ney Fisher. Sir Frederick Borden. Speaker Sutherland of the house Of commons, Speaker Dandurnnd of the senate, R. L. Borden, leader of the op position. and many others. Plunket Taylor. president of the Canadian club, presided and spoke briefly in introduc- ing Mir. Root.
 Mir. Root received an ovation when he rose to speak. He said that he was deeply sensible of the honor conferred upon him by the presence of his ex. cellency, the governor general. and the premier of Canada. Another kindly greeting" said Afr. Root. "has been re ceived by me since took my seat at he table from a gentlemen who foI reasons which were apparent could not obtain a seat at the table. It is dated Jan. 20, was received at Washington on Monday from Governor Swettenham at Kingston. Jamaica, and repeated to me as follows:
 "'Jamaica is profoundly grateful to your excellency for expression of sym pathy and for the very practical aid sc kindly given by Admiral Davis and the entire particular service squadron of the United States"
 The reading of this message was re csived with great cheering.
 ,lr. Root delivered a speech in which be dwelt chiefly upon the good rela tions existing between Canada and the United states for the past ninety years.
 He paid his first visit to Canada, b, said. forty years ago and had kept IT touch with It's development ever since Tn conclusion he asked those present t join with him in a sentiment ito tn, Canadian settlers In New England and the American settlers in the Cana dian west May they with loyal mem ory do honor to the lands of thei birth. May they ever with loyal cit zenship do Gods service to the coun tries of their adoption"
 Sir wiIfrid Laurier. on proposing vote of thanks to Secretary Root. sait that when he wanted . restorative fo ill health be went to the United State- and when Secretary Root wanted [ restorative he visited Canada 90 tba if the two countries could not hav' trade reciprocity they had it h In vsIidsL The premier in conclusion hisIi Iy compIimeuted Secretary Root Later Secretary Root and party. ov ins te fhs iIlness ef Lady Victor ] Crsufsil eldest daug1t9 C Led an,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
CURIOSITY HUNTING.
Some Instances of Finds of Much
 Value in Unexpected Places.

Some years ago, in Yorkshire, a man went to farm for a days shooting with the farmer. In the morning. as they were about to start, a pointer dog was unkennelled to ac- company them. The sporting friend noticed that attached to the dogs collar was apparently brass ring, which the farmer explained his ser want had ploughed up the day before and tied to the collar. When the ring was removed the friend pro- nounced it to be gold, and he of- fered to take it into town and get 1t valued. The farmer assented, but he said he would rather have some silver spoons than money, These the ieweler readily agreed to give and he afterward sold the ring for eo0. The next time the ring changed hands it fetched { 1850. and 1t Is now in the British Museum.
 It may be said that this Is qui:e an exceptional case, says a writer in Chambers's Journal on curiosity hunting, and a man might live a hundred years and never get such a chance; but how many people make the attempt?
 It is certainly easier to frequent curiosity shops in town. but you must know something about every thing worth buying. remember once being in a wellknown jewell ler's shop, and while I was looking at some old rings and trinkets my eye caught sight of ring which had in it a stone with lion cut in 1t, and above the lion a single star. I knew 1t as a Roman gem, and 1t was the constellation Leo. When I asked the price the dealer hesi- tated: and looking hard at me, he asked me If 1t was Roman gem. I replied that was what I wanted to know from him. He tried all ways to get me to confess 1 knew about such things, and when I presently put down the ring and was going l out he told me he wanted 30 shill- ings for it as 1t was. but if 1t was a Roman gem he wanted more. took advantage of his offer and bought the ring.
 ] It is always advisable to turn over the loose stones you sometimes see exposed in the window of a small jewellers shop. generally lying la a saucer. got in that way a head which was appearing out of a bath. The stone was yellow carnelian, but just where the neck was there was an accidental streak of brillian, red in the stone representing blood very faithfully. It proved to be . Ro- man gem. and is now. believe. iu the Ashmolean museum Antique gems are not commonly met with even abroad. and this way of picking them up Ia England is worth trying when you are hunting up curios,ties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Girl Forgot Duty .. s,e..er.

NOntULh, Va. Jan. 23.-The big caisson for the naval station at Caarles- ton, S. C., was launched at the Nor folk navy yard, but 1t was not chris tened. No sparkling wine trickled down its bow. Miss Lucille Martin, the desig- mated sponsor for the occasion. wa there with the goods in her hand, bu. when the caisson commenced to slii, into the water she became 70 much ab sorbed In the event that she forgot hel official duties. The caisson was built at a cost of $100.O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Lady Greg, ..., ,-.A vploid fe' yer, left for Montreal en route for Washington.
Cold Way. over Europe

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The cold wave recorded from the continent has reach ed Great Britain. The temperature has fallen 20 degrees, and there Is bois. terous easterly gale, with threat of snow. Almost the whole of Europe is now involved in this cold wave, ( flea. ture of which has been the sudden. ness of the fall in temperature in west. ern Europe. There has been | heavy fall of snow at Naples and In the Swiss Alps. while In Germany, Austria and Russia the severity of the weather Is increasing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Lin,t.d Ran into ops. switch.

CHARLESTON, s. C., Jan. .23.-Tak ing an open switch about thres-quar- ters of Q mile south of Yemassee, the vestibule limi.sd. No. SS. of the Atlantic Coast line crashed into extra freigh. No. 342, waiting at the aiding. The passenger and freight engines. thre vestibule Pullmans and several freigh, cars were smashed up. Engineer John son of the passenger train was killec outright and the negro nremen of botf engines crushed to death. Two men are missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Senator Dep<w rrssssss ss Feast.

Senator Depew Press6ss at Feast.
 NEW YORK Jan 2.- Senator Chauncey N. Depew resntersd public life in New York last night by presid- ing at the annual dinner of the Trans portatiou club. of which be has been president for ten years- 1he dinner vas in the Hotel Manhaftnn- He was T the midst of his fr.sads and wa- seartily wsIcomed- but - hckso uuel q his o,d tine 1se an1 rsady vit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
THE Ro's STEAM LAUNDRY 2zz BANK ST
 A. J. cOONEY. Prop.
c,n.n s,eam.s !. Yo..l wreck.

Cuban Steamer :. Total Wreck.
 HAVANA. Jan. 23.-The collector of customs is in receipt of . telegram say ing that the Cuban steamer Atlantico has run aground on the Guincho reefs, near Porto Padre, and is total wreck. All the members of the crew were Saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Nyack poctor Arreetea.

NYAcK. N. Y.. Jan. 23.-Dr Fred erick Tiedeman. who has conducted sanitarium for nervous patients. has been held for the grand jury on the charge of maintaining an unlicensed institution for the insane. pr. Tiesie man was arrested by direction of Dr W. g. Russell inspector for the state commission h lunacy. and pleaded ,uilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
.f Ex-Gsver.sr nissin..

CLEAN, \. Y- Jan 23.-Dr. lib bard has given out the following state ment regarding the condition of former Governor Higgins: "Mr. HigEins has made a slight but distinct change for the better in the last twelve hours. l consider this to be mere temporary improvement. It may last for some days. but most likely only for some hours"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
cIosi.g stock asetatie.s.

CIostnG Stoek Vuodttohss Money on call easy at 2&qS per cent; prime mercantile paper. 6Q6h per cent exchanges. $52S.3o .lss; balances. QS.s2o.5S. ransiu~ vrf~an.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
New York Markets.


 FLOUR = Firm. but slow: Minnesota patsnts. s+oA-so; winter straiEht:. 0sO9 36o; winter extras. U.soQs; winter pat 'HSSi HWSHiE%EHsrhet HiEHht was firm during the early sesslon on the bullish visible. .faiI cables, fears of . cold wave in the belt. light receipts and in sympathy with out side markeis; May, q s-isasakc.; July. cc6RN-option market opened easy un. dsr rood weather, but rallied on covering and with wheat; May. s2koez i3-iec. .,
 BCTrER-Cresmery.4 4l4Quc.: nrsts. sl @zsc.: seconds. ato2se- held. sxtras' Ssc.' ns:ii caEESE@S,sss. He .1i suii cream. small and large. september, fancy. lti5c.; coer. best l2if3tl4c.; winter made. small. aver ags best. lahe1se;: good 10 prime. isng lsc; inferior ngiac.; nsn, LIFT sr,m' nrims mS S6sixc.; fair to good. sis9ssc.
 EGGS-Fresh eathered. extras. per doz- sn. 2sc: nearby fresh gathered. nrsts to s.rll .TrnLIoW-Firmer: i city. ssc.: country.
 HxY.rirmer; shipping. ss'0e-; good s' choice, a GG1.l6.
 sTRAW-ouiet: long rye. seasc:
 a. a.so6i. .szh: pea. u-Fise.; red kidney. SLszs, ~HoPs-ouiet; state, common to choice Isos. is4.sc. fsB Nhiic.; Pacinc coast
 PoTATOEe-Duli and lower: Penny lve. nia. choice. per bvsAsi SQ5sc-i New fors and western. do.. Ss1toc-: do-. fair to good WOoI--eteady: domestic fleece. x1sSc- LIVE POULTRT-Firm: fowls. n1ltc-i oi6 roosters S1l3c.; chickcns. lodi<c ducks. isGlsc.: geess. isHttc.: turksys. pREssEp POULTRY = Firm: fowls choice. itc.: do., fair Co good. f39lsA1c-i oid ruosters. e.: nearby chickens. l$1 western. do. liSlsl$c-: turkeys. nearby fSre1r fair to eoot. do. f76isc-: tucks nearby lt6Isc.; western do. lzEltr- geeee. nearby. e910c.. do. western. loolsc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

It is undIgested food that causes sourness and painful indigestion Ko- dol is a solution of vegetable acssls. 1t disests what you eat. and corrects inc deficiencies of digestion. KoiaI conforms to the National Pure Fond and Drug Law. Sold here by H. ". Lake Drug Co. Jos A. smith &10 Bank street. Brooklyn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
Hive ss.~n Marhess.

cArrIE-sup2iy light: market steady choice. Eec9sn. prtmA e-sc0as: vea
 HoGe-6eee1pss Hint: market stesds vrflne hee vs>s- sl06ko. ether grades. q
 eHEnP AND LAMBS = Supply fa,s narkef sIoW. prime wefhers- &G1k.I cuIio and coss.oa- f.61. fs-hsl G17-0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

fns Evsnfns Democrat b ths pooDls's papsr. ras Dries is e . Suoy. 1se . vuok. l1e . neash. ee . yu0r. by uail c onsS1ss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23
PEN M \ Y SHIP
 Prof, HOlley.

Teaches every pupil tc write fine. rapid, business hand, in a course of 16 private lessons. and no failures All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of art.
 l67 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

ryETINo sI60cRAT SyLIS ron
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

That ia the way shirts ana
 ,ods are sent home by us. ry H .c;s is property laundered. Notn''- ,neven ahout our work IL n cn"' .o-dey. good to-mnrrow and 'od ~ CT, uuy n lAs ysar. Genuemen wh' urs yery particular shoulc ,ard :ie' sAirtx. Collars and CuGs to :ls lsaa ing laundry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

MR AND MRS G. R. BAILEY. SPEClALaSiS. Room II. 2s W Mlain Permanently rsm0vs supsrnu0uA hair. moles. warts and all blemishse by slectrolysis. Hours 9-12, l-<.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-23

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 Fine Art Portraits copied. All kindL Pictures framed at reasonable prices. 280 South Main Street.