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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
THE LIGHTS
 ARE POOR Night Drills Are Impossible For That Reason in
 Massachusetts SAME EVERYWHERE The Searchlights at the Various Milf. tary POsis Are Inadequate--Sen- sation Caused By Command
 CTS Statement.
SAME EVERYWHERE

Washington, April LA statement from the commander of the artillery
 district of Boston that night exercises
 in connection with the approaching
 joint drills of the Massachusetts and the regular coast artillerymen next July will be impossible for lack of searchlights, has caused something of a sensation in military circles. It appears that the success of the de. fensive work of the great Qualifications in Boston harbor is entirely dependent upon the operation of three search lights. two being "A inch and one 36 inch lights. These lights are declared by artillerymen at the war depart ment to be ridiculously inadequate in view of the fact that the present standard coast defense searchiight is sixty inches in diameter.
 The state of affairs at Boston is said to be that which exists at the principal defences of the Atlantic coast. There are very few sixty inch searchlights in position and none of the defences is sufficiently equipped to resist night attack
 General Murray, chief of artillery, estimates that at the present rate of equipment, more than seventeen years must elapse before all our coast de- fences can be supplied with enough of the sixty inch lights to comply with the demands of modern military and naval defence. The Taft board es- timated that nearly four million dol lars would be required to purchase the needed number of searchlights, but congress appropriated only S125,- eco for one years supply of the lights. Up to date the balance needed to buy searchlights is S3,431 ,600. The appro-
 ation for the next calendar year is .ut $210,000. Even if congress had needed General Murray's urgent plea for more money, it would take some time to procure the big lights. They are not kept in stock by dealers owing to their great size and many months must be consumed in making the big lenses which project the great from these lights twenty miles out to sea. The effect of the communication from the Boston commandant will probably be to cause the war department to make further urgent representations to congress at the next session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
MRS FR0ST'S SUIT.
Against A. M. Young Being Tried in
 Hartford.

The suit of Mrs Lucy A. Frost against A. M. Young for $5,000 dam- ages for the death of her husband, was begun in the superior court in Hartford before Judge William s. Case yesterday. On October 13, Mrs Frost's husband, Frederick B. Frost was knocked down by A. M. Young's automobile and instantly killed, near the Mattatuck Manufacturing com pany's plant on East Main street. Newberry & Goodman of Hartford ap- peared for Mrs Frost, and Robert c. Dickenson, also of Hartford, with Colonel l.. F. Burpee of Waterbury appeared for MT Young. The plain tiff ran short of witnesses yesterday and the case was adjourned at 5 o'clock in consequence. The case has been defaulted to the jury and is now before the court on hearing in damages. In the criminal action tried here a few weeks ago, the chaf- feur, charged with manslaughter, was exonerated by the jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
BUREAUOF PARKS
Bill Passed at Hartford ReIat. Ing 10 Waterbury's Pleasure
 Grounds
MARRIAGE LOCALIZED

Hartford, April 1.-The bank bill passed the house to-day with little debate.
 The senate to-day did it's part ill legalizing the marriage of Ollie T.. Hunton of Somers, which had been nullified by discovery of the fact that the justice of the peace who married her to James D. Billings had no right to act as he had passed the age limit. The senate validated the marriage
 After sharp debate, the senate, on the bill providing for the supporr of schools in towns which have q tax list of less than S500,OOO, passed tic bill.
 The house passed the bill amending the charter of the City of Waterbury for the establishment of a bureau of parks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
BUCKET BRIGADE.
Fought Fire Early This Morning at
 Milford.

Milford, April 17.-A bucket bri- gade was formed by the residents of Cedar Beach early to-day when the alarm was given for a fire in one of the summer cottages there. The vol unteers protected the surrounding property, but could not save group of four cottages in which the fire was located. These cottages belonged to Edward Wnrtemberg of Ansonia, who owned two, E. M. Baldwin of Derby and Walter Doolittle of New Haven. The origin of the fire is not known. The total loss is placed at $4.OOO. Cedar Beach is few rods west of Laurel Beach,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
WOMAN DISCHARGED.
Coroner Says She Did Not Intention
 ally Smother Her Child.

Norwich, April 17.-Mrs Sarah Harcourt was discharged in the city court to-day on the facts in the coro- ner's report which were to the effect that the woman's infant died of ac- cidental suffocation. The woman gave herself up to the police Mon- day, saying she had killed her infant by smothering 1t. The coroner found no marks on the body to suggest that force was used and while suffocation was indicated it must have been purely accidental. Mrs Harcourt had been i'll and had brooded over the child's' death, so the coroner be- lieved she had become convinced that she was responsible for the infants death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Iron Works Purchased.

Fall River, Mass, April 17.-An- nouncement was made to-day that the Mount Hope Iron works at Somerset hall had been purchased by the Union Horseshoe company. The property is located on the west bank of the Taunton river, about four miles above Fall River. It covers seven acres and includes a foundry. rolling mill, machine and carptenter shops: pat tern shops. factory building. office building. store house and several tene- ment houses. Formerly the plant was devoted to the manufacture of nails.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Killed by Train.

Plainville, April 17.-Carlo Angelo, an Italian laborer, was struck and killed by the 6:25 west bound local train out of New Britain to-day. He was walking on the track with two other men and stepped out of the way of an east bound freight and did not see the passenger train. His body was viewed by Dr T. E. Wrigh. of New Britain and brought here. from just below Cooks station where the accident occurred. Angelo was 2S and unmarried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Platforms Adopted.

New York. April 1.-The nation al arbitration and peace conference to-day adopted platforms or resolu- tions. Among other things it says that the state conference shall here after be permanent institution; that The Hague court shall be open to all nations of the world; that a general treaty of arbitration or rati- fication by all nations shall be drafted by the coming conference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
CITY NEWS.

John F. Sewell has purchased from Hubert M Rigney the latter's prop erty on Sheffield street, Waterville.
 Mrs Martin Ryan of East Main
 street is i'll at the home of her sister,
 Mrs Dora Bohannon, of Orange street.
 Superintendent of Police Beach and Lieutenant Dodds were in Hartford today to testify in the Frost-Young suit.
 Glover s. Hastings. general man. ager for the New England Mutual Life Insurance company, was in town today.
 Attorney Wilson II. Pierce has re- turned from trip to Jamestown. Va. He says the work on the exposition grounds is far advanced.
 It is said that the Mattatuck fac tory in the eastern section of the city will within a short time enlarge it's plant and with that end in view is making arrangements to purchase property nearby.
 corner of Franklin and Union streets. so long the residence of the late Will liam B. Frost. is being moved to the rear of the lot 10 make room for the proposed new St Mary's hospital The work is being done by the Ashborn Moving company
 On Friday evening the Eagles will march in body to the bazaar in the city hall which is being held for the benefit of the St Mary's hospital. All the members are requested to report at 7;30 so that the formation of the marching line may be properly ar. ranged and the procession start on time, s o'clock.
 On Friday evening. April aG. will he held club whist. m idea new and novel. The different sections will be dedicated to the baseball teams. ana teur and local professional with fes- toons of their respective colors flying overhead. The young ladies who have charge of marking. etc, are ex- perienced in tho art therefore there will not he any confusion. Meantime the sale of tickets goes merely on.
 In the city court. civil side. this afternoon Judge PeasIey heard the case of John !. Sheehan, South Main street against C. II. Carlin of Tor rington for damages of $125. On the afternoon of September 16 last Mr was driving in his autcmo- bile near Torrington when he met with Mr Carlin in his automobile and there was a collision. Mr Sheehan claims he was put to the expense of s25 for repairs and that the collision was due to the defendants negligence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Corbin Will Pay.

New Britain. April 17.-At a meet ing of the directors of the Savings bank of New Britain held to-day. an- nouncement was made that all ex- penses incurred by searching for the missing treasurer would be paid by President Philip Corbin. MT Corbin also said that the usual dividend of per cent for the coming two fiscal years would be declared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
STOLE $25,OOO
Police Have Caught Man Who Held Up Clerk in Express
 Office
MONEY IS MISSING

St Paul, Minn., April 1.-The po- lice have arrested John Gundernan, on the charge of having held up Fred Zimmerman, the clerk in the Northern Express company's office last night, and robbed the office safe of pack age containing $25,0O0. The police say Gunderman has not confessed. They would not say whether the money had been secured or not but they said they had the right man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Found Dead by Son.

Jewett City. April 17.-Frank S. Brown. a we'll known farmer living In the outskirts of the town, was found dead on a bank of Broad Brook early to-day by his son. Brown went fishing yesterday and as he failed to return search was made and his body discovered. He died of heart disease. Brown was 55 years old and leaves a widow and two sons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Royal Arcanum Session.

Hartford. April 1.-The grand conference of the Grand Connecticut Royal Arcanum is in session here to- day. Reports show the membership to be 5,570 as against 5,726 a year ago. The receipts of the year amounted to $s.33S.S5 and the ex- penses $6,029.49.. B. c. Bryan. the president. of Waterbury. was re- elected for another term,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
ThaM and Peabody.

New York, April Hilary K. Thaw had a long conference with At torney Peabody to-day. Mrs Evelyn Thaw was asked if she had anything to say in reply to the statement made by her mother, and she replied: Not word to say on any subject"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Mai Wants a Lawyer.

Guilford. April 17.-John Mai. who shot and killed a midnight prowler about his premises. was before Jus tice of the Peace Lombard at the town hall to-day. but the hearing was continued until Saturday to allow Mai to obtain a lawyer. The bond of S2,000 was continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Rough Rider Reunion.

Prescott. Ariz. April 17.-PresI- dent Hunter of the Rough Riders as- sociation stated yesterday after con- ferring with the "Bucky" O'NeilI Rough Rider monument committee here that the Rough Rider reunion would not be held In this city this yea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Case Is Dismissed.

Springfield. III. April 1.-The su- preme court to-day dismissed the suit of the state of Illinois against the H. linois Central railroad for an ac- counting and the securing of the states alleged share of the gross re- ceipts of the railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Dead at 10Q Yeans

HHaHlifax, N. S., April 17.-Mro Hannah Armswortby, aged 1O9 years. is dead at the home of her son near Queenport, Guyshore county. She was the oldest person in Nova Scotia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Corey ss wes u.y 2.

NEW YORK. April 17.-wiIlian E. lis Corey. president of the United Suites Steel corporation and NabeIie Gilman will be married in this city May :. Tbey will leave for Europe soon after and will pass the honeymoon abroad returning to New Yeft about Aug |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Slot Machine Graft,

San Francisco. April 1.-The grand jury has adjourned to meet next saturday The line of investi- gation now taken up bears on the slot machine graft of two years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR sALE-Eight room cottage. all furnished. near water and trolley, Fort TrumbuIl Beach. Milford. Tel ephone 450. or call at 431 West Main st. 4-I7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and continued cool tonight and Thursday; fresh northwest to vest erly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17

We are also special and only aeeniA in Waterbury for the eelebrnto0 Fulton" folding go-carts. You ean fold it Into the smallest space nn& pack away in your trunk. Can oos- fly be made into a reclining cart frP the child to go to sleep. Come in and zee the
 NEW METAL BEDSTEAD0.
 They're the most beautiful Io1 we've shown and every one is pIonso1 at the prices ve put on then 0umo of the finest beds that have ever bon made are sn this lot. priced
 From Sl2.50 ts o1GGa Dressers. Chifoniers and evuvs thing to make perfectly furni1nG0 bedroom are also now in groot vos riety. & ns Hs.psss-Ss1ev nzunuv e vs1usuzy iGunw - shs 0uornuouo <
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-17
Mems Spring Suits.
 Made-tO-Order

The man who likes to be little ahead of the crowd will order his suit promptly now. There will be quite a. feeling of self-satisfaction In coming out some fine day in a smart suit made of one of the stylish new browns that we are showing. It will pay you to drop up for few minutes just to look over the new fab. rics.
 Of course we guarantee the work. manship, the fit and satisfaction. There are handsome greys and blues, as well as the browns. Prices, made to your measure, .$25. BPS. $3O, }3S and $40, for sack coat suits.
 MAHON, Tailor, Lewis Bldg, 65 Bank Sk
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
Weather.crcp Bulletin.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 80, 1907
The closing week in September was
abnormally cold, with an excess of
cloudiness. The average daily tenn
perature was six to eight degrees be-
low the normal. The latter part of
the week was showery, and copious
rainfall was reported in all districts
except'a portion of the North Central.
The moisture was generally beneficial.
The most unfavorable event OF the
week was the untimely frost which
visited all parts Of the state on We'd
nesday morning, causing material dam.
age to the immature portion of the
corn crop. All reports from the three
districts in the northern section call it
a killing frost, and deadly in it's effects
on belated corn, which is variable
quantity, ranging from 20 to 40 per
cent. In the three central districts,
east to west, it was a heavy frost, and
killing in exposed localities. In that
belt 1t was less destructive in the west
than in the central and eastern coun-
ties, and the percentage of unripe corn
ranges from 10 to 30 per cent. In the
southern section the central counties
reported the lowest temperatures, and
fully 80 per cent of the corn crop was
fairly we'll matured.
Those who took warning and began
cutting early, saved their corn and
fodder in the best condition. 1t was
the climax of an erratic season, which
will be noted in climatic records as
strikingly exceptional in this favored
region. John r. Sage,
Section Director.
Geo. M. Chapel,
Asst. Director.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
Anniversary Party.

An enjoyable time was had at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Blackburn about seven miles southeast
of Cresco on Sept. 22nd. 1t being the
birthday anniversary of Mr.. Black burn,
about 40 guests assembled to celebrate
the event. An elaborate dinner and
supper was served. The excellent
boneless ham furnished and baked to a
finish by Mrs. Huessellmann, the
delicious pumpkin pie made by Mrs.
Blackburn, and Mrs. Klingle's "Angel
Food" were prime articles to which
ample justice was done. Mr.. Black
burn was presented with an elegant
gold watch chain; Mr.. Klingle being
selected, made the presentation speech
to which Mr.. Blackburn responded
with feeling. At a late hour, we de-
parted for our several homes wishing
''Bob" many happy returns of the day.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
Lime Springs.

G. v. Summers left Wednesday for
Charles City where he will work with
his brother.
Richard Farrar returned to Austin
Monday.
Mr.. Huffman made business trip to
Minneapolis, Monday.
q. Ivers and wife left for Duluth,
Mimi, Tuesday, where they expect to
make their future home.
Pearl Snow was home over Sunday.
Tony Mallory was in town Wednes-
day, renewing old acquaintance.
Knute Wilson was brought home
dead from Minnesota; Monday, and the
funeral was held at his home in York
Twp. on Wednesday.
Newton Davis is staying in town and
attending school.
Prof. j. R. McAnelly entertained a
friend from Iowa City, Wednesday.
We are pleased to report Mrs. Baer-
man better.
Henry Owens has purchased the
creamery and lots. He is tearing down
the buildings and expects to build a
house.
Claude Lathrop, of cresco, was in
town Sunday.
Miss Millicent Clark returned from
Sault Ste. Marie, Monday, where she
visited her sister Mrs. John Stradley.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
ST. PER YEAR
SCHOOL NOTES.

The manual training work is under
way this week. The delay OF one
month has been due to the lack of sup
plies, but the work promises to be
most helpful and interesting to the
boys who have the opportunity to take
it, Miss Winifred Barker will have
charge of that work this year.
One month of school has passed and
the pupils have for the most part
established their position of success or
failure. 1t may not be out of place to
urge perfect atten dance and punctual-
ity upon every pupil; that will help a
good deal. Careful conscientious
prepa' alton of every lesson will do far
more to bring good results; and no
pupil in the high school can hope to do
successful work who is not giving from
one to two hours preparation of their
lessons outside of school hours.
We call attention to the September
report. Miss Lemon s and Miss Robert
sons rooms maintained perfect record
in punctuality, while Miss Moore's and
Miss Livingood's rooms and the high
school had but one tardiness each.
There were 300 pupils who were neither
tardy nor absent during the month out
of an enrolment of 499; that is good
record, but we hope parents and pupils
will cooperate to make it good deal
better next month.
1t is great pleasure to announce
very important gift to the high. school
library, of about one hundred volumes
of the Congressional Record. These
books were collected by the Erickson
public library at Boone. Iowa, and
were secured for US through the efforts
of Mr.. Kenneth Colgrove, our principal
last year. The Erickson library has
very complete collection of the Records,
and in the course of time good many
duplicate sets were secured from yari-
GUS sources. These duplicates were
secured for our library, and will form
a most valuable addition to our books.
AS mark of appreciation-for the kind
ly interest Mr.. Colgrove bears to all
the boys and girls in the c. b. S. it
has been decided to call these books
the Kenneth w. Colgrove collection.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
To Exchange

for city property or farming land near
Cresco:
Fifteen thousand dollars (s15, 100000
stock of hardware; stock consists of
general hardware, buggies and wagons,
gasoline engines, pump and windmills,
sewing machines, cream separators,
harness, trunks and valises, blankets,
whips and robes, paints, oils and
varnishes, gasoline and kerosene, wood
and coal yard in connection, in one OF
the best little towns in Southwestern
Wisconsin, doing a business of about
$30, 900 year. What have you?
GEO. VERGERoNT, Montfort, Wis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
District Court Next Week.

The October term of the Distric
court convenes next Monday, the 7th
with Hon. A. N. Hobson the presidene
judge.
On the calendar are fifteen criminal
cases, including the appeal cases o1
Cresco milkmen, 81 old causes and 2e
cases in probate. 80 new civil cases
have been filed since the May term OF
this court, which include eleven liuuor
cases.
The only new cases filed aside from
the liquor cases which are of any gen
eral interest is an action for damages
for slander brought by Robert w.
Pritchard against George L. Champlin
and an injunction suit brought against
the officers of the Farmers Telephone
Co. by the Leroy Telephone Co.
IN the case of Pritchard VS. Champlin
the former asks judgment for $4,000 ac-
and $4,000 exemplary damages caused
by the circulation of false and slander-
Gus reports concerning the plaintiff by
Champlin. The alleged SANDER con-
sisted of statements by Champlin to
the effect that Pritchard was a gam
bier and that Champlin had observed
Pritchard playing cards for money at
the Strother House. Prichard claims
that these slanderous statements have
injured his business and reputation to
the amount above mentioned. Con-
verse & Grannis are Pritchard's attor-
neys.
The telephone suit is brought to re-
strain the Farmers Telephone Co. from
stringing the wires for new line they
are building within five feet of the
existing line now operated by the LIE
Roy Telephone Co. There has hereto
fore been considerable controversy over
telephone matters at Riceville, and the
injunction suit has lively interest for
the people of that vicinity.
The following old causes are marked
for trial: Eva A. Bixby vs. A. j. Dill
ley-law. Alice Williams VS. R. J..
Williams equity; divorce. James H.
Jacobson VS. Chas. Johnson-law. M.
j. Carter VS. E. e. Cleveland-law.
August c. Buhr VS. Henry and Malinda
Zieseniss, c. B. Hughes and L. A.
Little equity. Chas. G. Marshall, ex-
ecutor, ct al, VS. VIM. Kellow, Mayor,
ct al-equity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
Ames' Extension Work

The officers of the Howard County
Farmers Institute have been in CORES
pondence with the State Agricultural
College at Ames to arrange for short
course in Cresco during February next,
and it will be we'll for the farmers and
business men to take steps to make it
certainty. These short courses
wherever heldl have been productive
of much good both to the towns ir
which held and to every farmer par
ticipatipg. A meeting will be called
soon for the purpose of perfecting the
organization necessary to securing the
course.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-10-04
2.5:3
Farm for Rent.

A fine farm of l6O acres, four miles
north of Lawler. This is a first-class
farm, with good improvements; will
rent it with or without stock on the
following terms: With IL cows, milk
and increase to go to renter, $500 per
acre, without cows, $3.50 per acre.
Address or Phone ED. MAHoNY,
loft Lawler, Iowa.