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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Gillette's brain Immediately after the exc

AUBURN. N. Y. April 1.-The body of
Chester Gillette. who was electrocuted in
Auburn prison Monday for the murder Of
Grace Brown, was buried this afternoon
in Sole cemetery. two miles from this
betty. Only members Of the family were
present The burial service was read by
the Rev. Henry McIlravy of Little Falls.
one of Gilettes spiritual advisers. De-
spite the efforts to keep the time and
place of burial secret, several persons
watched the services from distanco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
eILLETrE's BRAIN NORMAL.
DR.. Spitzka Declares Autopsy Show
ed Nothing Abnormal.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, April 1.-"Ches-
ter E. Gillette had the brain of thor
oughly normal young man of his age. 1t
was that of the typical healthy American
lad, and might. in fact. h said to belong
to the larger sort of brams. This was
the statement made by DR.. E. A Spitzka,
who made a scientific examination of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
ON RAIL AND RIVER
Early Application Of Steam in
the South.
CHARLESTON TO HAMBURG
Probably Second in the Country to
Garry Passengers.
CARS PROPELLED BY THE WIND
William Longstreet Annotated
Robert Fulton in Using Steam as
Motive Power in Vessels.
3ARS PROPELLED BY THE WIND
BIZ WILLIAM E. CURTIS.

BIZ WILLIAM E. CURTIS.
Special Correspondence Of The Star and the
Chicago Recofd-Herald.
AUGUSTA. Ca. March "a, 1908.
The railway from Charleston to Au-
gusta is one Of the oldest in the world,
and probably the second to carry passen-
ger traffic in the United States. The
first passenger railway ever operated
ran from Stockton to Darlington. Eng
land, and was opened for traffic Septem-
Der q. 1875. The second connected Liv-
erpool and Manchester and was opened
for traffic September 10. 1880.
The first railway in America was built
in 1923, at Quincy, Mass, to carry
granite from the quarries to the docks.
1t was four miles long and was used
for no other purpose. A year later a
road was built at Mauch Chunk. Pa, to
haul coal from the mines to the river.
and then came three passenger roads,
which began business in 1s30-the Balti-
more and Ohio from Baltimore to ELL
colts Mills: the Mohawk Valley N. Y,
and the South Carolina. from Charleston
into the interior toward Hamburg, a
little town which lies opposite Augusta
on the northern side of the Savannah
river. Their claims conflict. and it is
prudent to allow the persons most in
terested to fight it out among themselves
without interference.
In 1880 there were twenty-three miles
of railroad in operation in the United
States.
In 1881, ninety-five miles.
In 1892 900 miles.
In 1S33 $50 miles.
In 1884. 693 miles
In 1881 O9S miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
ITO Gov. Telfair.'
Longstreet's Success.


The governor does not seem to have
granted the application, and very little is
known of Mr.. Longstreet's affairs until
sixteen years later, in 1906. when the
newspapers referred to a steamboat
which he had constructed and success
fully navigated on the Savannah river
opposite Augusta. If this is true he an
ticipated Robert Fulton by one year, just
as his patent anticipated Fultons by ten
years. Fulton left the United States for
Europe in 1870 and returned in 1913, when
he obtained his patent through the infiu-
ence Of Chancellor Livingston. Long
street obtained his patent in 1888. Sew
eral other people were working on the
problem of steam navigation at the
same time and also claim to have antici-
pated Fulton.
Longstreet was the object Of r1dicule,
which has been the fate Of many tn
ventors. He was considered crank.
and popular actor of that day sang a
song in the theater making fun Of him.
1t began:
Can you row your boat ashore =
Billy boy Billy boy?
Gentle BiIlya
Can you row your boat ashore
Without p paddle or an oar,
But some people treated him seriously,
and the Augusta Herald OF November
10, 1903, in an editorial, says:
I'VE are happy to announce that Mr.
Longstreet's experiments with his newly
invented steamboat have answered his
most sanguine expectations. The lovers
Of the arts of this place and the specta
tors have been extremely gratified by
the different essays he has made, and no
doubt remains in their minds but that
his labors will be crowned with success
and that he will. were 1t necessary, add
another proof that Americans are en-
doWed with eenius''
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17
THE PRESENT SANITARY CONDITION.

Some has said "Cleaniness is Goodness y
This being the stranger who has occasion pace the
streets of Grangeve is mighty apt conclude this very
wicked and those who may have frequent
the alleys would be justified in presumng the city had gone
completely to the devil.
Such the sanitary condition the county capital at the
present time. Grangeville necessity and therefore
built in great hurry Sanitary conditions and the future of
the town not then thought of and the little village
increased in size and Importance from year year until
day we find ourselves little city of hustle and hustle and
with brilliant future, the neglect continued.
Now let us sit down and take stock: Here have one
OF the best cities of 5000 in the Northwest located the
productive Camas Prairie side the gateway of the
cattle country the Snake and Salmon rivers the headquar
tiers OF the greatest undeveoped mining district the west
county seat OF Idaho county, the terminal of railroad city
which bound to grow and through which hundreds of
travellers will and and thousands of of freight
will be received.
These are facts which we all willingly admit
But there is condition which this town that
soud be dealt with and oberated that present
one OF filth Surely none surprised this statement
Letthose who in doubt take stroll up the thorough
fare of the city and mediate the stencil from cesspoo
polluted streams and decayng stable cleanings greet their
sense OF smell Then you be not satisfied meander up
the vicinity OF the JAIL go through the alleys and
get Whit that would put South Omaha breeze to shame
and make a fish market blush at its inability
Sometime, most any time, Grangevle will have an
epidemic OF disease that will lessen her population consider
able and increase her noorey beyond the present bounds
There will be advertising will relish The city
in most deporable condition from sanitary standpoint
and something must be done.
The mayor and council are blame the health board
not to be censured This which all should
take an interest Believing that every citizen interest
co. also Knowing the problem large going
open the columns of the Free Press thorough discussion
OF the question in all its phases Sign your article and limit
it to 900 words.
From time time the Free Press has been urged to
something regarding this subject, have spoken Let
the citizens do the Sign your articles express
your views What shall we do? Give your answer and
sign it, Positively articles published without your sigma
ture Step out in the lime light and help Means of action
is what We want not censure complaint.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17

"While the work of the Forest
Service is appreciated by us, it
seems proper to protest against the
delnge of literature sent broadcast
through the mail at the expense of
the government. For instance, we
have just received circular an
nouncing recent appointments in
the service of the National Forests.
This is "a waste of money. The
appointments are not important,
and the announcement of them in
this way is unnecessary. The
Forest Service will get into dis
repute unless it evinces some ap-
probation of thrift. National thrift
in the preservation of the forests is
laudable, but the thrift of the
Foresters might well begin by less
squandering of wood pulp in need
less standardization. " = Elk CITY
Mining News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17
A Cause of Postal Deficit.

The government postal author
tiles report that the deficit in that
department for the past year ex-
ceeds by far that Of any other year
Various remedies are suggested.
One remedy might be found in cur.
failing the amount OF literature
sent out by the forest service, very
little Of which is used by the news.
papers that receive it. Every
publication in the country receives
on an average of about FIVE No. 10
envelopes of the educational
matter each week. This is tre-
mendous burden to the mail, and
helps to swell the expense to the
railway companies. The Mining
and Scientific Press of San Fran
cisco has noted the educational
campaign expense to the govern
ment, and speaks of it as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17
l.. A. WISENER, EDITOR
JUST CASE TOLD YOU So"

Democratic editors must really be pardoned if they in.
dulge the remark 81 told you so when they discuss the
poinmen of Daniel Keefe to be commissioner general of
migration. II will be recalled that month before
election the Taft made great hubbub the fact
that Kee had deserted the Bryan and had repudat
ed the views of President Gomprs and other colleagues
in the American Federation of Labor with which he was
himself prominently identified. At that time Democratic
leaders and labor leaders declared that Kee had been
to the Taft after interview with President
Roosevelt which he promised the very appointment
that he he has since received Republican papers and Re
publican party leaders joined Mr. Keefe in promptly denying
that any such deal had been effected OF not they
evidently had some other name for it, but deal by any
other is Just sweet.--Walaee Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17

/ A full line of china will beaded
to my stock. Store is now located
in old Fair building, below Crosby's.
DR.. f. H. Sheaffer. 26 3
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17
NUTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court, Idaho County, State of
Idaho, IN the Matter OF the Estate OF William
Henry Williams, Decea,ed
Notice is hereby given, that Letters of a.
mlnlstration on the estate of William Henry
Williams. deceased. were granted TO the under
slgned on the l6 lay of October, 1905 by the
PROBATE Court OF Idaho County.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allow
ance at the Law Office OF VI. Reese Hattabaugh
FIRST National Bank Block within four months
after the date OF the first publication OF this
notice, or they will be forever barred
Dated This 10Th day Of November. 1908.
26-4 adminis,rn,,,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-12-17

The Lewiston Daily Tribune and
the Free Press. both one year for
$3.50 26tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
CLOSE OF >DREYFUs AFFAIR.
Aequittal of Gresori the Last Chapter In Famous Case. ......

Aequittal of Gresori the Last Chapter i-.. In Famous Case. s.-...
 Paris, Sept. 12.-With the acquittal by jury in the assize court of Louis A. Gregori, who fired upon Major Dreyfus during the ceremonies last June incident to the placing of the body of Emil Zola in the Pantheon, the Dreyfus affair, which has divided France into two camps for the last twelve years. may be said to have been buried beyond all possibility of resur- rection.
 The government, it was evident from the remarks of tie advocate general in the summing up, did not want a se- were sentence which would make martyr of M Gregori, but merely a correctional sentence, which would al- low the matter to die out. -...
 It was generally anticipated that the court would condemn Gregori to six months imprisonment, and his con- plete acquittal partook of the nature of an anticlimax. Those present in the courtroom gave vent to their feelings according to their political views, and the courtroom resounded with min- gled hoots and cheers The president of the court, however. soon quelled the disturbance by ordering the courtroom cleared. -<-s 'r,.- g.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
WILL HEAR BOTH
 TAFT AND BRYAN
Candidates to Meet at Chi.
 cago Banquet.
POLITICS TO BE BARRED.

First Instance In History of Rival As Pirants For Presidency. Meeting Dur.
 ing cannpaisn-oeeasisn Made Possi.
 bls by Convention of Deep Water.
 ways Promoters, Whose Aim ls Back.
 cd by Leaders Of Both Republican
 and Democratic Parties. g
 Chicago, Sept l2.-William H. Taft and William J. Bryan will meet at Chicago on Oct. ' at a banquet given by the Chicago Association of Con- merce. Their speeches will be nonpo- litical. It is expected that eighteen governors and number of congress man and senators will be present. %
 The meeting is made possible by the deep waterways convention, which will be in session here at the time and be- fore which each candidate had prom ised to appear. .t.as,
 In extending the invitations the non- political motive of the banquet was emphasized, and 1t is believed that both Mir. Taft and MT. Bryan will con form to it. It is hoped to secure the attendance of J. Pierpont Morgan.
 g, No Precedent For Meeting.
 Business Agent Moody of the asso- citation says he has searched the rec ords in vain for a previous instance of the meeting of two of the leading pres idential candidates during campaign.
 Mir. Taft's acceptance was obtained at Cincinnati recently when a commit tee called on him. ..'.
 The long distance telephone figured prominently in the negotiations to se- cure the presence of Mfr. Bryan at the banquet. The invitation had been under serious consideration by Nor man E. Mack, chairman of the Demo cratic national committee, for some time, and he called up MT. Bryan, then at Terre Haute, Ind, on the long distance telephone. Mir. Bryan was informed, as Mir. Taft had been, that the banquet would be a nonpolitical one and that it would be held under the auspices of nonpartisan organiza- ton. He readily agreed to attend. The deep waterways project is favored by the leaders of both parties and is not therefore subject over which any po- litical discussion is expected.
 There will be no question as to which of the candidates will occupy the right hand seat. It will be occupied by MT. Taft at the express wish and with the full approval of the Democratic nomi- nee and his friends. Chairman Mack declared that Mir. Taft as a recent member of the present administration was clearly entitled to the place of honor at the feast. The Ohioan there fore will sit at the right hand of Pres ident Hall and the Nebraskan on the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
SMALL GAINS IN TRADE.
Little Progress In Detail, but Improve.
 ment In Total Volume Noted,

nnent In Total Volume Noted.
 New York. Sept 12. = Small gains are the rule in trade reports, although changes are often insignificant, and it is only in the aggregate that any tan gible progress can be discerned, says R. G. Dun X Co.'S weekly review of trade. Interruption of holiday made comparisons with the same week last year unusually adverse, but industrial reports indicate that much machinery that has been idle for many months resumed after Labor day. Production of pig iron is now at higher rate than at any previous time this year, and many hands have returned to work at textile mills. while shipping depart ments in all wearing apparel houses are beginning to feel the pressure of demand for fall and winter trade.
 Bank exchanges at New York for five days were 21.5 per cent less than in the full week last year. and at other leading cities the decrease was PA per cent.
 Commercial failures this week in the United States are 206 against PA last week, 252 the preceding week and 1S9 the corresponding week last year Failures in Canada number IS against 27 last week, 27 the preceding week and "A last year. Of failures this week in the United States S4 were in the east, 5 south. B west and 15 in the Pacific states. and 80 report liabilities of 5000 or more against 80 last week. Liabilities of commercial failures thus far reported for September are s2.745.- 63O against s7,0s1, ,23s for the same pe- riod the previous year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
BRIDE CHOkED
 WITH AUTO VEIL. -.N
Young Woman Strang|ed ta
 Death In New York.

New York, Sept IF. = Strangled ts death by means of red automobile veil, which had been drawn tightly around her neck, Mrs. Annie Mauro, . bride of two months, twenty-three years of age, was found murdered on the fifth floor of tenement house. She had been dead for four or hva days.
 Detectives who began thorough ln- vestigation of the murder, which was pronounced by Coroner Hamburger as one of the most shocking that has taken place in this city in recent years, were informed by tenants of the build. ing that neither Mrs. Mauro nor her husband had been seen about the placa since last Monday night.
 The arrest of David Mauro, the hus. band, was ordered by Coroner Hars burger. Mrs. Mauro's sister said her brother-in-law was extremely jealous of his beautiful bride and frequently quarreled with her as result of 1t. Mrs. Mauro was described to the de. tectives as woman of extreme beauty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Wilhelm Decline. French invitation.

Wilhelm Declines French Invitation.
 Altenberg, Alsace, Sept. 12.-EmperoI William disappointed the general ex. pectation that he would set foot on French territory in the course of a sightseeing trip along the Vosges range. The French authorities for. warded his majesty hearty invita-. tion to do so and had made every preparation to welcome the imperial visitor. He had intended to ascend the Hohneck, the hig st point in this vicinity, which Is si ted in French territory. Emperor William decided not to proceed across the frontier, but he sent his thanks to the French ofa. cials for the courtesy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Maxim Seek. Lif. L.no.h.ner,

New York, Sept. 12-Hudson Max. i'm. inventor of smokeless powder. high explosives and torpedoes which are the most powerful life destroying agents in the history of the world, has suddenly turned his line of effort from the field of death and Is working as- siduously along lines entirely opposite. His present efforts are being devoted to the perfection of device that will cure all disease with solution of chlorine, passed through the human body by the aid of electricity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
"commodities Clause" Appeal Soon

Baltimore, Sept. 12.-Attorney Gen eral Bonaparte while here for short time, repeating his announcement that the government will take an appeal from the recent decision of Judges Dallas and Gray declaring the com modities clause of the Hepburn act unconstitutional. said he will return to Washington on Monday and will thereupou immediately begin work on the case. He declined to say anything relative to the proceedings thus. far taken in the Standard oil case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Taft to End Tour In New York.

New York, Sept. 12. - William H. Taft will close his campaign for pres ident with big rally in Madison Square Garden. in Manhattan. on the Friday or Saturday evening before election. If present plans are carried out Mir. Taft will probably speak in Kings county on the same night Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the national committee. announced that MT Taft would speak here at the close of the campaign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
WATERBURY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

>~~>->~~~~~-~~~~~
 CARPET CLEANING. The Model Laundry Company. Special prices on carpet cleaning this month. Brussels +c yd, oto.
 Telephone 89.
 DINING ROOM. Andrews Restaurant, 17-l8 Harri-
 son ave.
 Order cooking. Quick walters.
 Regular dinners 36c.
 DYEING AND CLEANING. Louis The Tailor. 13 West Main St. Cleaning. Dyeing, Repairing. We will make your old clothes
 look like new. DECORATING.
 c. K. Johnson, 608 No. Main. It's time to have your painting, pa- pering and decorating done. Work guaranteed. Personal attention.
 ELECTROLYsIs. Mary Tynan, Room 24, 1O0 Bank St. Hairdressing and Manicuring. Superfluous hair. warts, moles, etc, removed without pain or scar.
 EYEsIGHT SPECIALIST. J. H. Jencks, Filter of the ''So Easy" Eye Glasses. Old ones repaired. 182 E. Main.
 EAST END CARRIAGE co. F. R. Larocque, Prop, East Main St, Carriage Manufacturers. Horseshoeing, blacksmithing, re-
 pairing, painting. Tel. FACTORY REMNANT CORNER. Wait for our new goods. Sept 1 our opening. Watch this It, tie ad and save money. Cor South Main and Meadow Sts.
 FLORIST. John Evans, Watertown, Conn.
 Florist and Nursery. Cut Flowers and Bedding Plants dlWayS In St0Ck.' GRAIN, FEED, ETC. New York Grain and Feed Store, 116-120 Meadow St. A. Willner, Prop. Phone 143-3. Dr Hess's Feed and Pan-a-cea, etc.
 GRAIN, FEED, ETC. I. A. Spencer, 392-394 k. Main St. Wholesale and retail dealer in Grain. Feed, Hay, Straw. Poultry
 Supplies, etc. Tel 673.
 GRAIN, FEED, ETC. Joseph Pope, 52-54 Canal St. Grain, Feed, Hay, Straw and
 Poultry Supplies.
 Animal Fertilizers. Tel.
 GALIPEAU'S ORCHESTRA.
 J. Galipeau. MUSIC furnished for weddings, recep- tions and private parties. Room 21, Citizens bank bldg. GROCERIES, FEED, HAY, ETC. Geo Barton, Oakville, Conn. Staple and Fancy Groceries. Fresh
 Provisions received daily. Flour. Feed, Hay, Grain, etc.
 GROCERIES. Dixon's Grocery. 332 North Main St. Watch space for future prices. Fancy and Staple Groceries.
 Premiums given away. SUGAR CURED HAMS 14c LB. Boneless Sugar Cured Hams 14c ID. Fresh Shoulders every Saturday. At Bley's Market, 226 South Main St 4 (Corner Grand) ----------
 GROCERIES AND MEATS. Fred J. Loiselle, 294 Mill st. Fresh Shoulders every Saturday. Fresh Vegetables every day.
 Delivery. Phone 146-6.
 GROCERIES AND MEATS. M. J. Wall, 892 East Main St. This years supply of canned goods Special Silver Dollar Peas 10c.
 
 GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. J. H. Hapenny, ,155-157-150 Bishop st. Pure Bottle Wines and Liquors
 for family use.
 Free delivery. Telephone.
 GERMAN MARKET. German Market, 3S6 No Main.
 Watch this space for Special Prices on Best Qualities
 each week.
 ATTENTION!
 Heating Stoves. Look over our assortment before purchasing elsewhere. Hitchcock Hardware Co, Watertown. HARNESS AND HORSE GOODS. L. A. T. Petersen, 37O w. Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Mrs. Hitchcock Insane.

New York. Sept. 12-The commission which was appointed to look into the sanity of Mrs. Charlotte Hitchcock, who on Nov. % last killed her hus- band Robert. made their report. in which they stated that they believed that the woman was insane at ths time of the commission of the act and also b insane at present
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Calls EI.stroeution Brutal,

New York, Sept. 12.-That condemn ed criminals do not always die in the electric chair and that they may be at least partially conscious during the autopsy that makes death certain is the startling theory advanced by pr. George F. Shrady. coroner of the bor- ough of Manhattan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Chester Jordan Indicted.

Cambridge. Mass. Sept. 12.-Chestel s. Jordan was indicted for murder in the first degree by the Middleses grand jury for the death on Sept. of his wife. Honorah Jordan. a part cl whose body was found in a trunk In q lodging house on Hancock street, Boe ton. He pleaded not guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Accused of Stealing Big Sum.

Buffalo, Sept 12.-Louis Lirpman. until recently employed by the New York banking house of Knauth, Ma. chod & Kuhne, was arrested in the Public library here, charged with stealing large amount from his enn- ployers. Lippman had lived in Buf. falo under the name of Meltzer. II was reported here that he was accused of having taken S3O0.00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-12
Kansas to Listen to Hughes.

Topeka, Kan. Sept 12.-W. R. Stubbs, Republican candidate for govl ernor said be had received word from the Republican national committee that Governor Hughes of New York would make two political speeches in Kansa= s---.-g October.