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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
WHAT CHARLES DICKENS SAID.
Great Writers Remark to Small Boy
 Fingered Long in Memory.

MT. Henry c. Robinson, a witty law. yer who used to live in Hartford, Conn.,. once told the following anec- dote one evening when he was inA troducing an English author to a Hart ford audience. "The first famous Charles Dickens, who lectured here in Hartford when I was young boy. I had read some of the stories of this great writer, and I was most anx- ious to catch glimpse of the man himself. So on the afternoon when he was expected to arrive I walked up and down the street in front of the hotel where I knew he was to stay. The hotel was built close to the side walk, and the long windows of the parlor were so low that the passerby could easily see into the room. l soon realized that gentleman was sitting within, reading a paper. I stepped close up under the window and pressed my face against the glass, eager to get good look at the stranger. Yes, it was he! It really was! I had seen his picture often, and couldn't be mistaken. l stared and stared, anxious to impress every feature upon my memory. After a few moments he turned and saw me there. the little.- eager Yankee boy. gazing up at his face; and then the famous man, laying aside his paper, actually spoke. so that really heard the voice of the great Charles Dick ems himself, and he was really talking to mel" Here Mir. Robinson paused impressively. and some one on the platform inquired, What did he say. Mir. Robinson?" He said replied Mir. Robinson. in subdued tones, "Go away. little boy! go away!'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
WANT HIS BLOOD
French People CIamoring for Death of Man Who Mur-
 dered a Little Girl.
APPEAL THE CASE

Paris, July 25.-There is a great and increasing clamor for the carry ing out of the death sentence i'm posed last Tuesday upon man named Soleillant for the murder of little girl under atrocious circumstances, es- pecially as it has been discovered that the chamber,of deputies passed an ap- propriation of $5,a00 for public exc cutions. It was thought when Soeil- lant was sentenced that his execution was impossible because of the lack of this appropriation, but now it is known that the ipproprlation passed the chamber of deputies during the confusion of the closing days of the sessions by a majority of twelve. This fact escaped public notice at the time.
 The time allowed by law for SoIiel- lant to appeal from the death sentence expires tomorrow at midnight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Haydn's Grave.

The city council of Vienna has made formal overtures to the authori- ties of Eisenstadt looking toward the removal of the bones of Josef Haydn 10 Vienna. where the city fathers say. "a fitting resting place will be provided by the city, This will be near the graves of Beethoven and Schubert. Haydn was = years old when he died in Vienna in iS0s. He vas buried in a little cemetery near the Hundsturm line. and at the head of the grave Eas placed a small stone. at the expense of his pupil. Sigmund Knight of NeukOmm- The stone bore only the name Haydn and the in scription Non ennis morizr- In 1890 Prince Esterhz1y had the body removed to Eiseastsst. where Haydn had been music director fron ITs0 to i7s0. and there an elaborate mouu- ment with ample Inscription vas erected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
ANOTHER EXECUTION.

Towanda, Pa, July 25.-Charles Johnson, who will be hanged here to. day, was twice convicted for compli- city in the murder of his brothers wife and niece short distance from here in September, 1904. Bigler John- son, Charles brother, was separated from his wife and was compelled to pay her $6 month for support In order to save $6 and geI rid of the wife, it is charged that Bingler and Charles killed her and the niece, who was living with her, and then burn- ed the house to conceal the crime.
 The brothers, their mother, sister and younger brother were arrest ed, charged with the crime. Bigler confessed and implicated all the others. The mother, sister and younger broth- CT were acquitted, but Charles was convicted. Bigler was hanged about a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
DEFEAT OF JAPAN
A Representative of the House of Peers Does not Like
 Premier'S Altitude.

Victoria. B. C.. July 25.-Count Yanagisawa, of the Japanese house of peers, says the Japanese govern ment will be defeated soon by the at titude of Premier Saionji on the ditfi- culties with the United States. He expects the new government to be formed when the diet meets in Decem- Der. Admiral Yammamoto will be it's head. He said that the Japanese are much excited over the San Francisco riots.
 ;. With him are K. Sugiura, special correspondent of the Hochi Shimbu Of Tokio, who goes to San Francisco to investigate the Japanese situation there, and Y. Suminokura, from the Tokio commerce of chamber to the same city, on an errand 10 that city's commercial organizations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
WOMEN ARE MAD
Jewish Quarter of Philadelphia Excited Over Raise In
 Price of Beef.

Philadelphia, July 25.-The Jew ish quarter in the southeastern section of this city was the scene of wild dis order to-day when the women of the quarter made demonstrations against Kosher butchers as a protest against an increase in the price of beef.
 The shops were invaded by the angry women. prospective customers driven out, windows broken and kerosene in some instances poured over all the meat in sight. A num- Der of arrests were made A demon- stration was made against two po- lice station houses in which several of the women were held prisoners and the police were compelled to use force in dispersing the crowd.
 The trouble grew out of a report that the retail Kosher butchers had in a recent strike against the whole salers obtained certain concessions in the matter of price, but were unwill- ing to admit this, as they wanted to reap the benefit ofthe reduction. The women allege the retailers have been charging fourteen cents and sixteen cents pound for meat which last year at this season could be bought for 10 cents and 12 cents. More than 1000 women met last night and formed an organization. They pledged themselves to use all possible efforts to influence other Jewish wo- men to join in the movement against the butchers. A commmittee of 80 women was appointed and they were instructed to post pickets around all Kosher shops to urge prospective pur- chasers not to buy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
LAWYERS THEN AND NOW.
oId-Timers Had Little Difficulty in
 Entering Profession.

The young man who wants to be a lawyer nowadays has a much harder road to travel than he who wished to adopt the honorable profession in days gone by. As a rule, he has to take a several years course in one of the law schools of the state. then pass the state bar examination, which is not planned to fill the profession with blockheads. Formerly" said MT. John P. Poe, now the oldest instructor in point of seryice-at the Uni. versity of Maryland Law School, and former attorney general, "all a young man had to do was to read law in some lawyers office Then he went before the examining committee, which asked him a few questions, after he had been vouched for by the lawyer under whose guidance his studies had been pursued. These questions, as a rule, were kept in the pigeonhole of the judges desk. and if the aspirant for professional honors was very ambitious he could go and see them beforehand and prepare him. self for them. When my father wen. up for examination he was asked two questions, How many volumes is Blackstone bound in?' which he an swered satisfactorily. and Can you tell the difference between whisky and brandy? He professed ability to discriminate and was passed. The men who became great lawyers in those days did so because they were naturally lawyers, not because of the training they received"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
AMATEUR ATHLETES.

New York. July 25.-Twenty-one amateur athletic union champion ships will be decided at the three days meet which will be held at the Jamestown exposition beginning to- day. The contests will embrace every phase of water work. including the various kinds of swimming diving and distance plunging. together with championship games of water polo Practically every leading athletic club In the United States will be re represented at this meet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
POWDER REMOVED
Officers of the Baitleship llli- nois Tell Why Explosive 
 Was Taken Out.

Boston, July 25.-Lieutenant Com mander W. w. Gilmer, executive off, cer of the United States battleship Illinois, explained to-day that quan- tity of powder which was removed from the magazine of the battleshp Illinois yesterday was not taken out because of any deterioration i'll the explosives or danger, to the ship.
 The lieutenant commander said that about dozen cases of powder were taken out or ''discharged,'' as tha proceeding is technically known, from the ship, and placed in the magazine at the navy yard. This is in accord ance with naval practice, it being GUS tomary after any powder has been stored in ships magazine for a cer- tain length of time, to remove it to another place.
 The Illinois has been in dry dock here since July IT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
osEYINe THE NEW ORDERS.
Conductor Tried to Soften the Blow
 to the Poor Senator.

Shortly after the railway companies abolished the pass privilege a certain United States senator who had held his office many years and had carried a pass all that time boarded a train for Washington. He had forgotten to provide himself with the necessary ticket Presently the conductor came along. He was one of the oldest men ep the line. and the senator. who had made many a trip with him before. cordially extended his hand. How are you. Gregory" he said. First rate, senator" answered the conductor. Glad to see you looking so we'll" Thank you. Greg. But why are you offering me your left hand7" Be cause I don't want my left hand to know what my right hand is doing" What is your right hand doing7" Its reaching for your fare. senator" said the conductor. with grim smile Youths Companion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
SWEPT BY FIRE.

ottawa. Ont. July 25.-New Edin- burgh. a suburb ofthis city, was swept by fire this morning. The loss is estimated at s300.000. The fire started in the sash and door factory owned by the W. c. Edwards com pany. After destroying the factory the flames spread to the planning mill. lumber yards. bureau factory and other buildings owned by the Ed- wards company. all of which were burned to the ground. Russell and Blackburn mica storage warehouse. fire station No 6. grocery store and several houses werealso destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
STRIKE STILL ON AT BELFAST.

Belfast. July 25.-Unable to obtain coal as a consequence of the contin- ued strike of the dock laDorers here, one of the largest spinning mills in this city shut down to-day. The strike began the latter part of June and there are still no signs of a settlement. Four thousand workmen are idle and almost all the other mills give notice that they will he forced to close at the end of the week. Scores of thousands of men will then be without work. The police are becoming disaffected be- cause of the extra work entailed by the strike and are demanding addi- tional pay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
STABBED AND KILLED.

Chicago, July 25.-Alrs EmanueI Bloom, 443 Belmont avenue, was mys- ter!ously stabbed and killed in her apartment early to day. Half an hour later her husband was found uncon- scoius in the rear of the fiat build ing. evidently having jumped from their fiat, which is on the third floor. Bloom was taken to hospital still un- conscious. A policeman was present to guard him, and he will be held under arrest until the mystery is cleared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
hen.Ym.on lltsrz,ur..

The young couple drove to the rail way after the wedding. accompanied by the best man. vho had once been in love with the bride. Just before the train started he handed a book to the bride. saying: -Yoa uiu hnd that a capital book 10 read On Four honey moon After the train had started the young husband said: What book Is that Ton has given yosy- To gesher they looked st t. IL .as Ste Fensoais Travels vIth . Donksy.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Mans Walk Shows Aoe.

You can tell a mans age by his hands" said one of the girls. They get knotty and veined and terrible. They get old sooner than his face. 8 You can tell it most of all. I think. " said the woman. -by his walk. know a man who has been one of the bright. est minds of his time. who is stiIl the best company I know. but the other day when ! saw him come toward me al his home along the hall it made me aWfully sad to see the heavy. old, old way in which he walked"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
T., Hor.~. a,a i. rum-I kIu-a

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich July 25.- While en route from Muskexon to Big Rapids. on the Pere Marquette rail road. the HagcnbeckWaIia circus train was deraiied near Twin Lakes by broken Hange. Half a dozen cars were ditched- and ten horses and a camel were Killed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
STRIKERS IN COURT.
Fines. Jail Sentences and Some ol
 Them Discharged.

Bridgeport, July 25.-Thirteen Hun garians implicated In the strike trouble here the past few days were in court this morning Two of then were held for the superior court, ana one was given 30 days in jail. These three were the supposed ringleaders, three others were fined S25 and costs, two were fined S10 and costs and the others were discharged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Armed Men ...rs s,,..

HIBBING. Minn, July 2J.-Armed guards are patroIlIng many of the properties of the iron mines in this district not yet affected by the strike. They have been lIberally supplied with arms and ammunition and instructed to use them if necessary. The mine operators are not getting out ton of orp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Pastor Forgives Errfng Wife.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 25.--Despite the fact that his wife eloped with Y. Sacaineto, their Japanese servant, and was arrested in his company in the Japanese quarter. the Rev. H. c. Rob inson. rector of St Johns Episcopal church. has forgiven her. He has signed her hail bond. secured her re- lease from prison and taken her back to his home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Ross Lif. Might Have Been Saved.

Ross Life Might Have Been Saved.
 CHICAGO. July 25.-Five minutes after his wife had been denied ad- mittance to his rooms in the Chicago Athletic club George B. Ross. one of the most prominent hotel men in tho country, fired bullet into his brain. He was found dead across the bed, with letter from his wife in the stiffening fingers. Ross was in despair over business reverses. He telepboned for his wife to come to him. and 1t is believed if she had not been denied admittance his life would have been saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Would Let ChiIidren Go Upc,o,b.d

CHICAGO, July 25.-Professor Fred erick Starr of the University of Chi cago has let loose another of those amazing utterances by which the edu- cators of that institution keep fin the limelight He said: Children should wear no clothing until they are ten years of age. mean, not a stitch of clothing. This is right on both physio- logical and moral grounds"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
DENIES THE SHOOTING.

New York, July 25.-Frank Warner. who shot and killed Esther Norliue
 and shot John Wilson, who died from the wound last night, made a state-l ment to-day, in which he denied an knowledge of the shooting of Miss Norling, but admitted the shooting 0r| Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Nature and n Long silver Wire.

PHILADELPHIA. July 25.-Nature and a silver wire twenty feet long have saved the life of Fred Williams at the end of one of the most remarka- ble operations on record. It was for aneurism of the aorta and was per formed upon Williams fin the Medico- Chirurgical hospital by Dr. James H. Mann
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Missing Mems Yacht Found.

BRUNSWICK, Me. July 25.-The yacht in which Richard A. Lee of this town and John r. Morrison of Med ford, Mass. two Bowdoin students, sailed from here on July and which Is supposed to have been capsized was probably located off Seal Island cove, near here. yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Hartford, July 25.--Raphel Pacut, a teamster who had only been in this country few weeks, was crushed 10 death to-day by a load of brick which fell on him when the wagon he was in charge of tipped over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
DARROW,s VOICE WEAK.

Boise, Idaho, July 25.-In resuming his address in the Haywood trial to- day, Clarence Darrow took up a de- fense of Jack Simpin's flight after the arrest of Orchard. Mir Darrow's voice was very weak to-day owing to his exertions of the day before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
Tight Lid For AtInntic City.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., July 25.- Mayor Franklin P. Story and Chief of Police Charles w. Maxwell will close all houses and clubs in this city in which there Is gambling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
LIQUOR DEALERS FINED.
Savin Rock Cafes Pay Over to Treas
 ury S63225.

New Haven, July 25.-Several savin Rock saloon keepers were be- fore the court to-day for illegal sell ing. All plead guilty and the treas ury of the town was enriched just $63225.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25

". F. Walker Dying In Pueblo, Colt
 PUEBLO, Col, July 25.-It is re- ported that William F. Walker. the absconding bank cashier of New Britain, Conn, ms dying in Pueblo under an assumed name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
she, ta Heart by fsunE Brother.

PITTSBTRG. Pa. July 25-Fioyd cuIp was sho; to the heart hy his younger brother. dying instantly. Floyd was abusing his wife and the young brother interfered to protect her. The brother. William. Is in gaI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
singer Died In Pooraouse.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. July 25.-once a singer of note fin Europe, but in this country hermit and eccentric. Charles Weiss died in the county poor. house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
CoIumbin sank with Ninety-three.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 25.-But few changes have been made in the lists of lost and saved of the steamer Colum- bia. Chew Mock of Oakland. a Chi nese traveller. who was reportetd miss ing. was among the saved. Miss B. Musser was also found to be among those saved. The total lost was nine ty.three
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
J.pane,e InyndIna Cnnadn.

VICTORIA. B. C.. July 25.-Bringing LIT Japanese from Honelp!u. :hs Ku. merle reached Williams Head quaran' tine station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
u.r Snare H.n.uf.

BERLIN. July 25.-As the Grand DHke of Baden ts strongly oppo~ed to the death penalty. t is ssti he win commute the death sentence Impssei upoa Ksri Hau to imprisonment for life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Fair to- night Friday fair. followed ny show CTS in west portion in afternoon ns night Light southerIy to westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25
ANDREW JOHNSON.

RaleIsh 1SS He served both He elected president ceeded the Prideny tn of with of h ind led ia enc few
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-25

Would you be without vnst vou want when a zse Ad night get itf
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-30
From obscurity t. Renown.

An ancient well, once surrounded by
walls eight feet high, in Yeoing field, .
Trewsbnry Mead, a valley about three
miles from Cierencester, near the vii.
slage of Kemble, Is the source known
as Thames head. In summer no sign
of water or Of water plants can be
found near it. It's walls are now down,
and thickly interlaced vines and brush
hide it from view. In winter 1t over
flows, foods the valley and contributes
its little force to the greatest Of island
rivers. Thus from an obscure, hidden
and neglected origin England S historic
river swells and flows on until, upon
Its pellucid bosom above Folly bridge
to it's brackish waters below the Tower,
of London, 1t nurses everything from
e an infants gentle pleasures to the sin
lister tragedies of the greatest city in
the world From I'm Thamesland.' =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-30
WIFE OR CHILD, WHICH?
An Ingenious Problem With Two In
terestins Equations.

An Ingenious Problem With Two In.
terestins Equations.
Some tinc ago George was Dragging
about never having told a lie, and he
said he never would. An Irishman
hearing the assertion, made wager
with George that he could make him
tell lie In two minutes.
So Pat began: aSupposing you and
your little child and her friend were
out in boat for row; the boat sud
denly capsized, and you were. all
thrown into the water. Now, which
child would you saver. asked Pat.
Wei" answered George. under the
circumstances should save my own
In preference to any one else's child. 81
\ Verys good, = answered Pat. Now.
suppose you and your wife and child
were out for a row and the boat again
capsized Now, which Of them would
you save, your wife or your child r.
After thoughtful pause, George an.
sWered that he would save his wife.
There you are cried Pat. on
said at first that you would rather save
I your child in preference to any one
else's, but now you say that you would
I save your wife. who is somebody else's
child Pearson's Weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-30
JAILED FOR DEBT.
AZ One Time the Law Was Severe on
Those WHO Owed Money.


AZ One Time the Law Was Severe on
Those Who Owed Money.
In nearly every country until COM
paratiyely recent times debtors have
been subject to impris onment. After
the panic or 1926 1O1 900 writs for
debt were issued In England. In 1890
1000 persons We're sent to London
prisons for debt, and on Jan. 4, 1910,
il 700 persons were held for debt In
England and Wales, 1000 in Ireland
and less than 100 in Scotland. From
time to time difications in the laws
governing the imprisonment of debtors
have been made, SO that fewer debtors
are Imprisoned for this crime each.
year. 81
4 In 1929 there were 5000 debtors in
prison In Massachusetts, 10000 in New
York, 900 IN Pennsylvania, 8, 900 in
Maryland and a like proportion in 9TH
er states. Many Of these persons were
Jailed for debts Of ST.. The law pro
yiding for the Imprisonment of men
who could not pay their debts was
shown to be impracticable by statistics
taken from Philad elphia, where in 1928
there were LOSS debtors imprisoned for
debts amounting to sos, 600. The ex-
pense Of keeping these persons in con
fnement was $780,, 600, which was paid
by the city, and the amount recovered
by this method was 1926.
Imprisonment for debt was abolished
BY congress in the United States in
1888, though this measure was not
fully enforced until 1889. New York
Tribune
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-30
they pisaarced.

1sThese fellows were fighting, |, said
the policeman
Your honor" began one of the pris-
oners, 4 beg Of you not to accept SO
crude q miseonstruetion Of our acts.
Doubtless yon have heard OF d gentle
mans agreement? 2, z
Certainly. =
Well, we had one, but it had pro-
crossed to the stage where 1t became d
sgentleman's disagr eement. I h
Yet was the Judge deaf to reason. ~
Philadelphia Ledger.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-30
{ Al Trade m Learninu.

81 want you, Z said the old farmer,
ito give the boy bout six or eight dol
lars worth O. learnin' Fer instance,
I'll start him on three bushels O. corn;
then, when that's out, I'll keep him
a-moyin' on a couple o. smokehouse
hams, an | may decide to give you a
young heifer TO Farm him writin' an d
home raised COW for leetle 'rithme-
tic
Vi Do you want him to learn any Of
the higher branches r.
Well, after he climbs a ieetle you
might throw in bout bushel or two
of 'en, or say bout quarter o. beers
worth. Z tlanta Consti ton.