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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
Happiness. from Troubles.

Being human, happily or unhappily.
we cannot deny the comfort to be
found in the reflection that misery
never lacks the company it loves. We
all ave II troubles, and some Of us
derive much satisfaction from the O n
temptation Of them. Indeed, there are
those who are happy only when
wretched, but these we believe to he rs
few In number as they are disagreeable
In association. The vast majority of
humans are normal and disposed, there
fore, in conformity with natural law,
to smile when the skies are clear and
to grieve under the portent of clouds (;
hence the ease with which worry takes
possession of the mind, colors the dis
position and makes Il cripple Of effort.
That causes abound we know and
must admit, as we do almost uncon-
sciously the certainty of death, but
too little cognizance is taken of the
fact that the effect of mere a%pprehen-
sion, which is oil that worry really is,
may be subjected to simple mental
treatment and be overcome.-George
Harvey, in North American Review.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
University OF Paris.

The Doctors degree in the University
OF Paris is so entitled as to ~desicnafe
the faculty under wlrich the work was
zone. as those who do literary work
would receive the degree doctor of let.
ters. etc. To obtain the Doctors de-
gree the candidate must possess tho
lower degree of the corresponding dt-
vision OF work. submit two theses on
inherent questions. reply to questions
or objections concerning them. nav n fee
OF l4O francs II present 100 printed
copies of one of his theses to the nni-
verslty. The candidate for the degree
doctor of letters must write one thesia
IN Latin, the other in French. If in
the scientific department. the thesis
must be on some original investiga-
ton; If in theology. the examinations
are both oral and written.-School Bull
letin.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
Suggestion. I'm Name.

A Scotchman in search of work was
recently given employment MS a labor.
er at Cramps shipyard. Philadelphia.
His first Job was to carry several
heavy p]anks. After he had been at IT
for about two hours he went to the
foreman and said:
Did all tell you ma name when I
started to work."
"Yes," replied the foreman. won
said it was Tomson."
"Oh, then it's a. right" sad the
Scot. as he looked toward .ne pile OF
pianks he had yet to carry. .Ah was
jist a-wunnerin' II you thocht ali said
Is was Samson"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
RID THE COUNTRY
OF ANARCHISTS!
Secretary Straus Issues Sweep
ing Order to Commissioner
Of immigration.

Washington. March 6.-The secretary
of commerce and labor has issued IL
sweeping order to all commissioners of
immigration and immigrant inspectors
in charge, directing them to confer with
the police in their respective jurisdic-
lions with u view to securing the CO.
operation of police and detective forces
in an effort to rid the country of alien
anarchists and criminals falling with
i'm the law relative to deportation.
The order OF Secretary Straus fol-
lows:
and Immigrant Inspectors in Charge-It
is hereby directed that. with IA view to
promptly obtaining definite information in
regard to all alien anarchists and Grim
malls located in the United States, you
shall confer fully with the chief of police
or the chief of the secret service of the
such official with detailed information
with regard to the meaning of the term
anarchist" as used in the immigration
act OF February 20. 1907, and with regard
aliens of the criminal classes. explaining
the powers and limitations imposed by
said statute upon the immigration officials,
with respect to such persons.
You should call to the attention of the
chief of police or chief of the secret SER
vice the definition of anarchist" CON
of February 70. 1907. and the provisions
of section 2, placing within the excluded
classes persons who have been convicted
of or admit having committed a felony
or other crime or misdemeanor. involving
moral turpitude, pointing out that If any
such person is found within the United
States within three years after landing
or entry therein he is alnenable to de-
%portation under the provisions of section
II of the act.
The cooperation of aid officials should
be requested, making it clear that in order
that amy particular anarchist or criminal
may be deported evidence must be fur
nished showing ~ that the person in
question is an alien subject to the immi-
grafton acts; () that he is an anarchist
or criminal as defined In the statute; 90
the date of his arrival in the United
States. which must be within three years
of his arrest: ND the name of the vessel
or the transportation line by which he
came. II possible, and o. the name of
the country whence he came; the details
with respect to the last three items being
kept at the various ports of entry in such
Il manner as to be available if informa-
ton is furnished with respect to the an
archist's name. the date of his arrival
and the port of entry.
1t is desired that the above indicated
steps shall be taken at once and that
no proper effort shall be spared to secure
and retain the cooperation of the local
police and detective forces in an effort
to rid the country of alien anarchists
and criminals falling within the provisions
of the statute relating to deportation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
Two Cities.

The most northern town on the globe
is probably Hammerfest. latitude 20
northwest coast of Norway, a place of
some 1000 inhabitants. In Hammer
fest the sun stays for two months
above the horizon. The southernn0st
town in the world is runta Arenas, On
the Strait of Magellan. Punta Arenas
is a place of some 10000 population.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12

Columbus, Ohio. March 6.-The re-
publican state convention reassembled
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis was
made temporary chairman. He de-
livered a short, energetic address which
was received with cheers.
The platform was adopted amid wild
applause.
Charles p. Taft. Myron T. Herrick.
A.. /. Norys and Andrew l.. Harris were
chosen delegates at large to the Chi
c:igo convention.
Governor Harris was renominated by
reclamation.
Other nominations follow:
Lieutenant governor, ranci w.
Treadway, Cleveland.
Secretary of state. Carmi A. Thomp-
SON. 1ronton.
Auditor. e. N. Fallington. Marysville.
Treasurer, Charles q. Green, Column
bus.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12

the piles of bodies N the doorway ana
tried to drag out bodies with rakes
and other implements.
After the fire had been reduced
somewhat. piles of charred little bod
les We're still visible in the doorway.
In the rear door bodies burned beyond
recognition lay piled five feet deep.
A man who had reached the building
shortly after the fire broke out. de-
cl;.red the back door was locked. He
attempted to break down the door.
but failed to do SO. He then smashed
i'm windows. and with the aid of other
men. rescued II number OF children by
dragging them out.
Beyond Control.
FLAMES sho up through the central
halls With terrible rapidity. 1t is said
the children We're terrified beyond all
control of their teachers, although they
struggled bravely t. marshal their
charges out of the building in some
thing like order, We're utterly help
less.
Those who are familiar with the
building and were early on the scene.
believe most OF Tho loss OF life was
dismissed at once. Pupils pouring
down stairs made for doorways all
ready full of children escaping from
lower floors, and the exits soon were
cNCk ed.
Desperate one behind pushed and
struggled for their lives. driving the
human wedges tighter in their places.
Fearful scene were enacted around
the burning school house. Fathers and
m"ther raved. cursed and prayed.
Many tried to break through the crowd,
some got so far as to dash toward
the flaming doorways.
Frantic to Save "kinder."
One big man in overalls and jumpers
was restrained by force. Explaining
i'm broken English that his "kinder''
We're in the building. he struggled des-
pcrately with three men who held him.
Finally they threw him to the ground
and sat on him, forcing his great form
down in :tnkle-deep mud.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
Frantic to Save "kinder."
OHIO REPUBLICANS
IN CONVENTION
PLATFORM IN NUTSHELL.

Government regulation as against
+ government ownership.
R-c-cnactment in constitutional
! form of employers liability act.
= Liberal appropriations for i'm
provement of waterways and har-
) bors.
Organization of all existing pub
: lie health agencies into single ma
tional health department.
= Revision of the tariff by special
session of the next congress.
A sound financial system i'm har-
mony with the achievements of the
republican party, and such modifi-
cations of the currency laws as will
= provide for the demand OF COM
merce, satisfy the needs of all por-
tions of the country and have at all
= times IL quality of undoubted Sc
= curity.
! CIVIL and political rights for the
American negro In every state.
We endorse President R~oosevelt's
: splendid administration and declare
: neither halt nor retreat shall be
sounded in the march toward bet
ter government.
: We pledge him our earnest and
loyal support n instruct our dele
gates to the national convention
this day chosen TO vote for VIM. III.
Taft until he is nominated.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-03-12
MIDSHIPMAN.

Washington. March 6.-Carlton
Wright. Of Hampton. Ia. has been des-
ignated for appointement as a mfdship-
mar at the Annapolis naval academy
by Representative Haugen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

The New Year, 1908, was ushered into
being last night at midnight, the event
being locally celebrated in many different
ways.
At all OF the more prominent churches
watch services were held these. in many
cases being preceded by social enter
talnments and collations. while stimuli
taneously In the cafes and assembly halls
down town merry parties OF friends were
congregated, merrily eating, drinking and
dancing, I'm joyous exuberance at the ad-
vent OF another year.
Before the hour of 10 the tables in the
down town smart restaurants were filled
with gay diners. laughter and rovelry
holding full sway. These earlier arrivals
had the choice of tables In the few places
in which The entire complement OF tables
had not been reserved, and consequently
were better fitted to partake in the swear
ing of ceremony.
\ In one of the gay gatherings at one OF
t.he smart hotels, as sthe chimes OF
Grace crgrch nearby proclaimed the
passing out OF the old year. sporty
looking young chap. at this time slightly
the worse for wear. arose majestically.
and with a glass OF sparkling wine In ono
hand and feeble cigarette I'm tho other.
between many hiccoughs. dramatically
swore of drinking and smoking for the
greeted his noble act. Shortly afterwards,
however. the waiter was seen to convey,
grinning all the while. another quart OF
the wicked. wealthy water.
Westminster street last evening was
comparatively deserted. with the excep-
tion OF the crowds going TO and from the
theatres. dances and churches. Even these
were small and OF short duration. Those
who were noticed showed generally that
they had the spirit OF the occasion.
The observances at the clubs, were, on
the whole. quiet. ne=-ly e~rryone staying
until after midnight.
Tho bowling matches at the Elmwood
club. between tho Elmwood and the West
Side club teams. attracted n party of
about N. Refreshments werc served as
the New Year came In.
At 81 Stephens church solemn and
very impressive watch service was oon-
Quoted by Or. George Mcclellan Fiske. the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

heater, which allowed the gas TO flow
out and as he slept to overcome him.
There was no evidence OF any attempt
TO commit suicide. and medical exam
iner gave il as his opinion that death
was due TO accident
Mr. Brownell was born In Little Comp
ton 30 years ago. the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pardon Brownell. who survive him. and
he came TO this city about IL years ago.
and entered into the employ OF the hard
ware firm OF Belchcr e. Loomis. learning
the business. and especially the builders
hardware branch. He continued with that
firm until In August, 1896. he purchased
the interest of w. A. Bosworth of the
firm OF Bosworth & Aspinwall and be-
came vlce-president OF the new firm OF
the Aspinwall Hardware company.
Mr. Brownell was never married lie
was well known in the trade and was said
to be successful in IL. He was In good
health. and worked in his store until 3
o'clock last night.
Mr.. Aspinwal OF the firm said that
without doubt the asphyxiation was ac-
cidentsl. as there was no reason for Mr..
Brownellto be suicide.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Washington, Jan. Theodore Roose-
welt today officiated for the seventh time
as president OF the United States at the
New Year reception at the White House.
Assisting him I'm exchanging the saluta-
tions OF the season were Mrs. Roosevelt
and the members and ladies OF the cabi-
net.
The costumes Of Mrs Roosevelt and
the ladies OF the cabinet were strikingly
. handsome.
Mrs. Roosevelt was gowned In old blue
Marquisette. the skirt very fun and an
arrangement OF velvet ribbon on bow
knots and garlands making n trimming
which reached half way W the belt. A
yoke OF lace and half sleeves OF ruffled
lace were the finishing touches She wore
n diamond necklace and otf<r ornaments
and carried a bouquet OF white roses
Mrs. Fairbanks wore a howered crepe
de chene. very full and fluffy. the design
being a pattern OF pink roses over white
Mrs. Root wore costume OF pale gray
chiffsn. with deep border OF gray lace
about the hem
Mrs. Cortelyou wore white satin. with
broad folds around the skirt the bodice
nearly all lace.
Mrs. Meyer was in black and white
strzpsd lace. over white, trimmed with
touches OF black velvet.
Mrs Garfield wore gown OF Irish
crochet and other laces.
Mrs Straus wore shrimp pink liberty
satin, trimmed In lace.
Mrs. Loeb was custinned in an orchid
liberty satin and white lace.
The niceties OF diplomatic etiquette
were carefully observed in the conduct
OF that part of the reception which has
grown during the past hundred years and
more 10 partake largely of the nature of
an official function. In this way. but
without appearance Of prearrangement.
the president greeted first the vice presi-
dent and the members OF the cabinet, then
each foreign nation represented In TN.
person OF amba ssador or minister; the
judiciary, through, the personnel OF the
supreme court bench and the Judges OF
the local federal and district courts: sem
ators and representatives In. congress; Of
feers of the army. navy, marine corps
and militia OF the District OF Columbia:
heads OF government bureaus and mem
hers Of government commissions: organi-
zations OF veterans including the Society I,
OF the Cincinnati, Aztec club of 1874. A.
sociated Veterans of the War OF lsi3-7;
order OF the Loyal Legion OF the
United states. Grand Army of the Repub-
lie Medal OF Honor Legion. Union, Vet
eran Legion. Union Veterans Union. So
city of the Army OF Santiago. Spanish
War Veterans. Army and Navy Union.
Minute Men. Sons OF the American Revo-
luton and Oldest Inhabitants Assocla-
tion OF the District of Columbia
PEOPLE GATHER EARLY.
And then the general public. Gathering |
In constantly lengtcning line at thu |
West gate to the White House grounds, |
the people had stood since . o'clock i'm |
the morning. 1t was / o'clock when the |
gates were opened TO admit them. The |
line. kept intact by special detail of |
police. extended in double column forhaa- |
ion for two blocks up Pennsylvania aN'- |
puc and for two blocks down 18th street, !
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
HUGHES WOULD AMEND LAWS
GOVERNING new YORK BANKS
Governor Urges Legislature to Adopt Every Practca-
bic Means to Prevent Repetition of Reprehensible
Practices and to Secure Proper Management of
Financial Institutions.

Albany \. Y. Jan. 1.-The 1Sist annual
session of the New York state legislature
began at noon today, both houses con-
vening especially TO hear Gov. Hughes
message.
The second annual message of Gov.
Hughes was the feature of chief inter-
est.
In the assembly a complete organiza-
ton was effected Assemblyman James
w. Wadsworth. Jr., was elected speaker
to succeed himself and Ray Il. Smith,
clerk. TO succeed Col Archie H. Baxter.
In the senate the old organization holds
over
The annual message of Gov. Hughes,
which was sent to the legislature today.
contains many important recommenda-
tions. Chief among these Is recon-
mcndation regarding the amendment OF
the law relating TO banks and trust COM
panies. The governor urges the legisla-
tors TO adopt every practicable means TO
prevent repetition of reprehensible prac-
tices and TO assure the proper manage
ment OF the financial institutions char
tered and supervised by the state, upon
whose stability and prosperity the inter-
ests of our people In every walk of life
Another important recommendation has
as its object the complete suppression OF
race track gambling throughout the
state.
Direct nominations at primaries aud a
simplined form or ballot are urged and
also are made for an
OF DE s=o,Ss OF fae Dulllo
service commissions law: for better pro-
vision for tho care and protection of i'm
migrants: for revision Of judicial salar-
les. for tho cxtcnNon Of the states hold
Ings for forest preserve; for the enact
meut of a license law. providing reason
able license fees for hunting. for amend
ments Of the constitution OF Greater New
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
SYNO|CA TE
ACQUIRES
z PLAN IS
Pawtucket Gas and Pawtucket
Electric Companies Said to
Have Changed Hands Again.

With the acquisition Of the rawtucket
Electric company and tho Pawtuoket
Gas company by the syndicate which re-
Gently took over the Woonsocket Gas
company and the Woonsocket Electric.
Machine and Power company, the entire
control OF tho lighting and power proper
ties OF northern Rhode Island will bo
under one management,
The new syndicate which has pur.
chased these properties is composed of
Col Lyman IA, Con and his brother.
Darius l.. Gon Of Pawtucket as one in
lerest, Frank A. Sayles Of Pawtucket,
Eatahrsek \ Co, OF Boston and the
Stone \ Webster company,
The latter company, a we'll known
operating company 81 gas and electric
properties through New England. will
have the active management of the four
companies In the new syndicate. Until
after the papers are REGARDED none Of the
interests win sllew the details ia become
CONTINUED on Page Twol
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

York to exclude from the city's debt limit
all bonds or evidences of Indebtedness is
sued for purposes which produce reve-
nues in excess OF their ma slntenance
charges. and for the establishment OF n
secondary agricultural school which
would provide suitable complement TO
the work OF the college at Ithaca.
The message invites careful considera.
tion OF the report submitted by the spe-
cial committee OF bankers appointed by
the governor 10 express their views as TO
necessary changes I'm the banking laws.
Extreme caution in making any changes
IN the present insurance law is urged by
the governor. He also suggests the ad-
visibility OF providing for the liquidation
under the supervision OF the superintend-
ent Of insurance OF insolvent insurance
corporations In the same manner as is
proposed for the liquidation OF banging
institutions.
The enlargement OF scope OF the public
service commissions law proposed In
the message would provide for the exton-
sion OF the act 10 include telephone and
telegraph companies in addition TO tho
corporations already under supervision
The governor recommends that the ex-
tension OF Jurisdiction shall take effect on
Oct. /. 1908. The question or bovine tuber-
culosis II referred to as ono which re-
duires serious attention.
one or the most important recommends
ations In tho message WAS that which
urged tho two lawmaldng bodies to 50
amend the laws as - rut al end 60 race
track gambling In the stata Inder tha
present law bookr,nking and pool selling
II permitted In certain narrowly cenhned
sections. while IN any other portion pf
the state tuch acts are held 20 ne felo-
niles. The places where such gambling
now is permitted IL within the enclosures
OF the licensed rsee,racks vAich operats
CONTINUED on pags I've.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
H. P. BROWNELL
IS ASPHYX|ATED
BY GAS HEATER
BODY WAS FOUND BY UNCL|
Vice-President of AspinwalI Hardware Co.
Had Accidentally Turned on Gas When
Shutting Off the Heat Last Night.

Harry Pardon Brownell. vice president
of the Aspinwall Hardware company OF
this city, was asphyxiated by gas during
last night. and his dead body was found
In his room this morning.
Mr.. Brownel boarded with his uncle.
Frank NJ. Brownell. at 1858 Eddy street.
and last night soon after 10 o'clock went
to his sleeping room. and apparently af-
ter his usual custom lighted a six-burner
gas heater. and an electric light in COM
bination and read the evening papers af-
terwards extinguishing the light.
At $50 this morning his uncle went TO
the room to awake him but no response
was made. and the uncle finding the door
locked forced II. found tho room full OF
gas. and his nephew dead I'm bed.
An investigation showed that in turn
ing off the gas from the light that Mr..
Brownell had unwittingly turned on an
other gas cock in connection with tho
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
Brockton Teamsters Strike

Brockton, Mass, Jan. because the
u coal. hay, grain and lee dealers OF
Brockton refused to grant their team
sters an increase In wages from S3.37ia
TO $3.50 per day. 1875 team drivers today
quit work and arc on strike. The entire
coal business OF the city Is tied up as a
result so far as known not dealer has
been able to deliver any orders, although
a number of consumers have carted coal
from the yards themselves. The team
drivers received an Increase In wages OF
1874 cents per day year ago.
Business Agent Harry n. smith pf Tho
init 10 arbitration.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
N. E. BREEDERS CLUB
ADJUDGED BANKRUPT

Concord, n, H., Jan. 1.-The New ENG
land Breeders club, which built Rock
ingham Park at Salem and endeavored
90 conduct racing Of running horses there
has been adjudged bankrupt corpora
tion by Judge Edgar Aldrich OF the Unit
ed states court In decree filod at the
office of the clerk Of the court here,
Creditors OF the club filed a petition tn
bankruptcy against ID on April 10 1897,
and at subsequent hearings no appear
ance was made by or for the club,
This decree will act as stay OF other
proceedings against the club In the state
courts, but IL Is expected that an appeal
will bo made from the decree on the
ground that the club Is not mercantile
corporation entitled to relief under the
law, but an amusement COM
pany and therefore not so entitled.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
MERRY PARTIES
USHER 1908 IN.

rector. the exercises being concluded at
1890 o'clock Services will be held today
at this church.
A simple watch night service was held
at Grave church. being conducted by DIR.
l.. s. Rousmaniere. A few minutes before
II silent prayer began, the harmonious
chimes in the tower above bringing 1t to
a close
The large and varied program an
nounced for tho Calvary Baptist church.
was successfully carried out. addresses be-
ing delivered by Deacon T. w. Waterman.
Rev Edward Holyoke and Rev. Il. L.
Livingston.
Continued on Page Eight.)