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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08

Prof. Frederick A. Stuff, of Lincoln.
Neb., and President w. w. Smith, of
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
were the judges. They expressed
themselves very f%avorably with the
manner in which the debaters hand
led their subject.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08

proving himself not Only d good
editor, but Il tiNe BUSINESS man as
we'll. These are two qualitirali ms
that don't always go tosetiler. We
are sorry That the tlurida press toys
didn't keep on boosting nim is Il
candidate for governor. He might
have landed, and there is 10 doubt
but what he would nave made a good
cnirf ex, cutive. But it is not too
late for min yet.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
Valued Same as Gold.

B. G. Stewart, a merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: II tell my custo.
mers when they buy a box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills they get the
worth of that much gold in weight
If afflicted with constipation, malaria
or biliousness." Sold under guaran.
tee at Diehl & Browns drug store
25c.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-05-08
Considerate.

"And would you marry me II I were
a poor girl, working for a living?" ask
I'd the heiress.
Darling" responded the accepted
buitor, "it wouldn't be fair. You'd be
doing enough in supportsog yourself."-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

Senator Bailey has been, through the courtesy of Senator CulberSon, his colleague, made chairman of the com mittee on the disposal of useless paper in the executive departments. Of course this committee with the long name has nothing to do, but it means that Bailey will have the privilege of appointing an additional clerk and that his stationery allowance will be doubled. and so he is delighted at the appointment. There were three other democrats of equal length of service and to get it for Bailey, Culberson had to go to the other three and beg them to relinquish their claims, which they did Some thought that Bailey, who is not on good terms with his colleague. would refuse the favor at his hands, but not so. Bailey said an additional $1.20O a year job to give out. and an additional s12U year for stationery. or anything else to which he chose to devote it, was not to he rejected lightly, whatever might be its source.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

The plan to create q tariff commis- sion has been proposed to congress by Senator Beverdge. hut as the stand patters are in the saddle in both houses there is not much chance of the commission being created, If the tariT issue could be taken nnt of the hands of partisans and a commission uf experts recommend the most avail able rcvision that business conditions aud reveuue of the government would seem most advisable. and congress, whether the majority was republican "F democratic. could l'n pledged to adopt such recommendations. thn work "f surh q commission would lua very desirable But inc tariff issuc is the piaythiU- of political parties for par ti>an pgrI-rses The republican party. that is iie I.=sde-s. have adopted the new sIortrins that ta touch one shc,i- ule "f the ssereI tarln would under mine 1he wlsole structure. xhlrh would result in catastrophe to brlzI- ness ant the republican party. ~If wp amend those scbaslulez ua know gre shslters for trusts ssy the blfud leaLsrs. the wicss-I democrats win have th~ nipoprtunIty to sbow fh- inc qualities LbI in other srhezluIps. vbirh we know arc gooI for fine bussuess interests of tbe whole couutry This Iaz5- sl=@eivs= q gooI many unssEhi~- ttsasszE rasers and enables the rsFuls- Ifean party to raatIuus to stahl Fat and Bet w-u enggEl alone. uhteh t@- lng interpreted in tb- light of przc- tfcal poEftses means that tbs tarih T-gtegte,f trusts wIH supply eampeEgu fuasEs to EarFetuate th=s- ts them. harrr eszi7rsua ef zFafrs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

There is a cloud upon the demo- cratic horizon that will bear watching irrespective of whoever Is nominated, and that is the evident determination of MT Hearst to put ticket in the field under the head of the indepen- dence league. and in all probability to head it himself. In an open let ter to his chief organizer in the west, published in the New York Journal on January II, MT Hearst declares that the independence league will soon supplant one of the old parties" As il is certain that the league will not supplant the republican party il must he the democratic party that Mir Hearst hopes to snow. under. To ac- compish that Mir Hearst tells the league: We should he conservative in our methods and absolutely sound in our measures" and he then states his position on finance, that the plan 10 issue a flexible currency through the banks is a good one. but declares that financial reforms must be made with as little disturbance of existing con- ditions as possible" That moderate plan of reform seems 10 he a hit at NIT Bryan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

W1zlS Tez ts -1tE11s wat TC1 want wksz q zse d night get ftf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
lINC0LN'S JOKE.
Fixing the Responsibility For the Les.
 Of Harpers Ferry.

Of Harpers Ferry.
 President Lincoln's jokes. especially when perpetrated in connection with grave natter. usually had a purpose fin them. After Lee had taken liar pers Ferry the president. realizing how great a calamity z was to the north ern arms. determined If possible to fix the responsibility foT the loss of the important position.
 Halleck was summoned. but dId not know where the blame lay. -very well" said Lincoln. "I'H ask General Schenck" The latter could throw nc light upon the question, further than 10 say that he was not to blame. Mil- roy was the next to be called to the prese1ce Of the commander in chief and to enter a plea Of mot guilty" Hooker was next given a hearing. and Fighting Joe made a very emphatic disclaimer Of all respOnsibilit..
 Then the president assembled th. four generals in his room and said to them: ~Gentlemsn. Harpers Ferry was surre1deret and none of you. it sepmS. is responsible am very anxious to discover the man who Is." After strfd- ing acrOSs the room several times the president suddenly threw up his bow esI head and exclaimed: T have fti | know who Is resp0asIbIe-E
 Who. MT. F~~ssdent: who is itT- asked the distinguished quartet as they l9okei anrtous. if not treubled
 -tEentIen~n-- said the president, win q meaning twinkle In his ere. -Gezerzl Lee is the man
 | Th@rs was a lack Of mfr1h h the tsuza created. and the four generais fsck th=sr d@Parrgre uItk s deterDEna- uAa that tbey v01ld not sgsfa bs nEsCed under EsFlcon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
Bundles Bad Break,

Mir Bungle always takes a deep and sympathetic interest in the welfare of his fellow man. While out for a stroll one day he met a friend. who seemed fin a great hurry.
 Hold on, Jones'" said BungIe. grab bing his friends arm. Why this rushT'
 "Bungie." said Jones. removing his hat and wiplng his brow. I'm hot foot ing It to a specialist. I believe my brain Is affected"
 Mir. Bungle. to sIlay the fears of bis friend and show the customary com miseratiOn. said joyially:
 "Pshaw. Jones. you shouldn't worry about such a little thing as thst.'
 "wh-hatT-
 T mean you shouldn't let such It. tie thing as your brain-thst Is. Mir. Jones. you shoubHn't get so excited over nOthiag-of cOurse-ah. good day. Mfr. Jonesr--Bohemian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

farms in the vicinity, for good roads make good farms. Very shortsighted then is the farmer or any other man who does not labor for the improve ment of the public highway.
 Good roads have always been regard ed as an evidence of high state of civilization, and per contra poor roads just as strongly demonstrate low state of civilization or at least a de- plorable condition of public sentiment, says a writer in Good Roads Magazine. Much of the pleasure of living in the country districts of England and France is said to arise from the fact that the roads in those countries are kept in such an admirable state.
 The paved streets of our cities are said to be no better than many of the country roads in Europe. Fancy the convenience and happiness of the farm CT or the country gentleman who can go from one point to another on a smooth, well kept road! His ways are ways of pleasantness, and his paths are delight to every one. This is the one thing lacking in our system of liv- ing, and I trust that the movement will not stop until the evil is remedied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
SLEEP MYSTERIES.
Tasks Often Performed While the
 Worker Slumbers.

Worker Siumbers.
 A psychologist was discussing the miracles of sleep.
 One can become so accustomed" he said, ito a monotonous task that one can fall asleep and still keep on work ing. Thus In India there are punka coolies. men who turn a fan all night long in the hot weather while their English masters rest. and it is not un- common for q punka cooly to acquire the knack of sleeping at his task. On and on be sleeps through the hot. per fumed hours of the Indian night. but his hand mechanically and steadily turns the punka pulley.
 "Men have composed great literary works in their sleep. Coleridge's 'ku- bla Khan Is the most famous example of this: but, then. Coleridge was a morphinomaniac. and his sleep was scarcely natural. But R. l.. Stevenson, Corelll and LongfellOw have also done good work while sleeping.
 Divers sometimes fall asleep deep down in the sea. but some unknown part Of their brain keeps watch. and at the proper moment. though asleep. they give the order 10 be hauled up This is a good deal like the miracle that happens to all of us-the miracle whereby if We tell ourselves on retlr- ing that We must wake at we in variably do wake at that hour-how or why 1t is impossible to say. Some part of US watches. works. keeps awake all night. so that at ' 1t may call us."-New Orleans Times-Demo- crat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
HEARD IN PASSING.

In our opinion the only sane motto for our coins is Abide With Us."-St. Joseph News-Press.
 The water wagon appeals to many because it has a rounded top that makes it difficult for one to hold on.- Cleveland Leader.
 First thing we know the Japanese will be insisting that the fleet is in the Pacific by their own invitation Youngstown Telegram.
 Andrew Carnegies gifts of money exceed those of John D. Rockefeller; but, then, Andy has no $29, 9,240,OO0 fine to pay.-Detroit Free Press.
 The United States coast survey has discovered 1,400 uncharted islands in the Philippine archipelago. And just when we were beginning to hope that the worst was over! - Philadelphia North American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT.
Good Roads Make Good Farms and
 Prosperous Farmers,

Prosperous Farmers.
 The farmer who opposes tax for good roads is the only man who fights the improvement of his own property when it is done at the expense of the public. Every dollar expended for the benefit of the public roads is dollar expended for the improvement of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
Tsarhinn ths prurrer.

It wAs the custom in the days of our old navy for the men to bring to the mast all the woruout articles whlch were to be inspected. handed in and er- changed for new. The drummer had applied for 90 many drum heads that the commodore felt sure hs was being imposed upon and one day set himself to watch whiIe the hand was playing AS one rzttIEng martial air followed an other his anger increased psrceptibly until he burst forth la uncoufrolIabSe rage.
 There. now. colfeand y0u! ] ses uky yOa Use @ many drum hssds Don't drT1 i1 the ut5dle of Il aH tas ttDe Dran sH ever that druz. I tel yo1r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
THURSDAY, JAN 23, 1908.
Ian. 9 In bistory.

10o2-Death of Otho IT., king of Italy and emperor of the west. 1S0S-William Pitt. the younger, British statesman, died: born 1759. The talent ed son of the great Chatham entered parliament at the age of 9. Two years later he became prime minister and had to contend against Fox. Burke, North and Sheridan. Being de- feated in parliament. he appealed to the people with triumph and soon be- came the most powerful commoner in Europe.
 1S13-George Clymer, ''signer'' for Penn sylvania, died at Morrisville, Pa; born in Philadelphia 1739. 19O7-The Tehuantepec National railroad, Mexican enterprise making a short cut from ocean to ocean, inaugurated by President Diaz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
Revolution In Country Roadmaking.

Within the last five years the Cali fornia roadmakers have made rapid advancement from the first period, when oil was used simply to lay the dust. to second and far more mo- mentous one in which permanent roads are being constructed with it. The oiled road costs about 1h2 cents per square foot, while asphaltum costs 15 cents. and a powdered granite road is nearly twice as expensive as the oil where there Is the same relative situa- ton as to material. Rubber tires are not injured by the oiled road, as was claimed at first, and the surface does not soften, as asphalt roads do. and is not so easily cut up by wagon tires. Indeed, it is said that oiled roads are the most important discovery in road making for dusty countries that has ever been made. Where these condi- tons can be met a beautiful road may be constructed, differing but little in appearance from m asphaltum road and having all it's advantages without any of It's drawbacks. At present there are about 1000 miles of these roads in CalifOrn!a.-COuntry Life in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
WATERBURY, FIRE ALARM.

i-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P)
 6-Cor Bridge and MagilI sts. 7-Exchange Place.
 S-Euclid and Roseland avenues. 12-Rogers & Bro. (P) 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stsl 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott stal l5-Cor High and Walnut streets. ] l6-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. l7-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 2l-Cor North Elm. kingsbu-y sta| 2S-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. tP) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke stsl 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine stxI 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 3l-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown rdI 35-Conn. R. & L. Co car house lPll 36-Waterbury Brass Co. (P) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 4S-New England Watch Co. (P) 46-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co tPd 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) 47-Cor s. Main and Washington stsI 5l-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-W'bury Clock Co, case f'ty. fP1 54-Rose Hill house. 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ave. 62--Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin stI 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-Cor N Willow st and Hillside avI fi-Cor Johnson and Waterville stsI 142-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. 162-Cor East Main and WeIton stsI 173-Poli's theater. 212-The Platt Bros. & Co. tPD 2l3-Shoe Hardware Co. IPl
 214-W'bury Clock mvt. factory fP{ zl6-Ccr Cherry and North Elm sts 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward stsI 253-Farm street. cor St Paul. 2b4-Cor Etna and North Main st. z61-yunc Cooke and N. Main sts Z63-Cor Abbott and Phoenfr avsxI 212-Grove. Central and Holmes ay. sll-S. N: E. Tel Co building IPl slz-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 3l3-Randolph & Gloves. (Pl 314-Plume & Atwood fP1
 si5-Ameriean Ring Co. iP1
 316-Electric Light Station ID s1s-Holmes. Booth & Haydsns fp 321-Cor Bank and WashinRton sx 322-Cor Green and \. Leonard sts 323-Cor Wash'ton ave Portland If 324-Cor Charles and Porter sfs s25-Cor Lafayette. Washington av 377-Riverside Park. near brewers. 371-City Lumber and Coal Co. lPl t12-Traey Brox (Pl
 tzs-Cor Clay and Mn sfs.
 t32-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts i5I-Steele 4 Johnson Mfg CO Tpx s7i-Cor Baldwin and w'hinrfon sf ssa-Cor Baldwin And Rye sfs. T41-cor RIdgewood and w'vIlls s.s
 lP1 Private
 sIGNAIs.
 |. One stroke calls superintendent d
 the City hall
 I-I. Two strokes. Gre out, recall i-i-l. Three strokes IF n D. n. i-l-l-1-1-1-1-1-1-I. Ten sfrokss
 qulck will indicate 6 general aiarn
 and vfII call the entire force Ent5
 ssrvics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
THE TALE OF A TUB.

60 far as laundry work is concerned, is a tale of the past in up-to-date laundries. Machinery that is exact, thorough, and yet extremely delicate Tn its handling of the flimsiest fab rics. has superseded the hand-work of long ago. We are looking for the trade of particular people who want their linen washed right and deliver ed on time at the right kind of price If you send them to us.
 sOc-A WEEKS FAMILY wASHING-sOc
 New Method Family Laundry, 36 Ward St Waterbury. Conn Tel 136
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23
sIGSALs

|. One stroke calls superintendent |
 the City hall. I-l. Two strokes. Gre out, recall i-l-1. Three strokes l3 n 6 D. n. i-l-l-f-1-I-i-I-1-I. Ten strokes
 qulck will indicate . general ainrn
 and vfII call the entire force EnkI
 ssrvics.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
ANOTHER COFFEE WRECK.
Whats tho Use When There's nn
 Easy Way Out.

Along with the coffee habit has grown the prevalent American Dis cas-" se"--nervous prostration.
 The following letter shows the way out of the u ouble:
 Five years ago I was a great cof- fee drlnker and from It's use l became SO nervous could scarcely sleep 1t all nights. My condition grew worse and worse until finally the physician I consulted declared my troubles were all due to coffee,
 But being so welded to the bever- age l did not see how l could do with out it. especially at breakfast, as tn 1t meal seemed wholly incomplete with out coffee.
 "On a visit some friends deprived me of coffee to prove that 1t was harmful At the end of about eight days I was less nervous but he crav- ing for coffee was intense. SO I went back to the old habit as soon as got home and the old sleepless nights came near making a wreck of me.
 'I heard of Postum and decided 10 try 1t. I did not like 1t at first, be- cause, as I afterwards dis, overed, it was not made properly. found, how ever, that when made after directions on the package 1t was delicious.
 Tt had soothing effect on my nerves and none of the bad effects that coffee had, so I bade farewell to cof- fee and have used only Postum since. The most wonderful account of the benefit to be derived from postum could not exceed my own experience. There's Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co., Battle CCreek, Mich, Read, The Road to We]lville," in pkgs
 Ever read tho above letter? X new one appears from time to time. They arc genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
NEWS OF THE STATE Death of Miss Emily Birdseyc After Fall from Trolley u Gar. MANY AUTOS DESTROYED Coroner Starts Inquest m Milicr
 Dcatl---Big State Contract
 Awarded.

Bridgeport, Sept 1l,-After linge:- ing since last Monday night in an ua' conscious condition from fracture ot the skull, Miss Emily Birdseye, 90 years old, dled in the BridS port hos pital, shortly after o'clock, this IT, ternoon, without reganing conscious ness.
 The woman was removed to the institution after being hurled from the running board of moving trolley car in Fairfield, while attempting to alight from the car. Her presen @ in Fairfield on that occasion was something of mystery to her re'a- lives in this city
 Miss Birdseye is a sister Of Mrs Sylvester Wheeler of 444 State street She left Mrs. Wheeler at noon last Monday apparently rational in every respect.
 Mrs. Wheeler cannot explain her sisters movements after that hour but believes Miss Birdseye must have been the victim of some strange form of aphasla. In falling from the troll lev car from which she was about 0 alight, while 1t was still moving Miss Blrdseye. sustained fractured skull, and fracture of the right clavicle. besides other injuries of minor na- ture. Death was caused by the skull fracture,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
DEMOCRATS STILL
 URGE TOM WALLER
Continued from First Page )

seemed to be that the best thing that could be done would be to stampede the convention in Hartford next week for eX-Governor Waller of New Lon don, who has the advantage of hay ing run and won. Ex-Mayor Mahan reiterated the statement made at the previous conference that he thought Mir Waller would accept if it was the wish Of the convention.
 Tn the New Haven caucus which was held at the Tontine after the oth- CT meeting Attorney David F. Fitz- Gerald arose and said that he believ- ed some young man should run foi governor and that no one was more fitted for the nomination than Mayor James B Martin of this city. Mayor Martin immediately protested ana said that he would not think of run. ming, Mayor Thoms of Waterbury was another suggestion
 The delegates from the four sena. toria] districts of the city to serve or the various committees were elected The members of the credentials com. mittee from New Haven, with theii districts, will be;
 J. J, Mcfarland Eighth; Phlir Hugo, Ninth, Francis w Foley Tenth; T. r F'itzsimmons, Eleventh
 Permanent organization Morit, Spier, F. J. Brothers, R. M. Meach. am, and James F. McGann
 Resolutions--J, H. Barbour, F. H Rogers, James J. Devine, David E FitzGerald.
 Vice presidents--Jacob Frohlich George M. Griswod, T. r. Callahan Thomas H. Molloy
 Secretaries--John J. Began, James F., Kelleher, John J. O'Donnell, Anto. nio DiStephano.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Coroner Starts Inquest.

Bridgeport, Sept. 11.-At half past two o'clock this afternoon the inquest was started by Coroner Charles A. Doten. into the death of Margaret Mil- Ter. seven years old, who was killed by D. Y. Armstrongs automobile yes terday. Pending the result of the coroner's hearing, the prosecuting at torney Is taking no action. After the Inquest warrant will be issued If the facts in the case seemed to demand it.
 Policeman Joseph Cougnlin was sent out from headquarters to-day ,n plain clothes, with authority to sum mon three eyewitnesses to the trags- dy. which occurred near Barnum ave nue and Kossuth street, yesterday af- ternoon. These witnesses are Fran, Doyle, of A Clarence street. employed by Lyford Bros; Charles Guilbert of 573 Maple street. and James II. Me carthy of 753 Arctic street. Th g were required to tell what they know of the accident.