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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
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Philippine Group of Islands Struck
 Every Building Raised.

Manila, Sept. 24.-A typhoon Of terrible velocity swept through the central portion of the Philippine group, sweeping part of the island of Samar, northern Leyte, southeast ern Luzon, northern Panay. Masbate and part of Romblon. The typhoon disappeared in the China sea, moving in a direction west by northwest.
 Wires are prostrated and available details of the damage done are meagre. It is evident, however, that serious disaster followed in the wake of the student storm. A telegram from a town in Masbate reports that every building in the place was razed with the single exception of the pos tai building. A despatch received from Romblon says that the typhoon caused a great loss of property and that undoubtedly many persons have been killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY.
Holds Its First Examination Eince
 It's Creation Last Year.

Hartford, Sept 24.-The first ex- animation of applicants for certifi- cates as certified public accountants which has been held by the state board of accountancy since its crea- tion by the last general assembly, began at the Capitol yesterday and will last three days. There are four applicants to be examined and two sessions day will be held.
 The board of accountaney is try ing to impress the fact that account ancy is a very attractive field for young men to enter and 1t was stated yesterday that the demand greatly exceeds the supply. Since the board was created and the law pass ed requiring all publics accountants, to hold certificates, 21 of the ac- countants who did business before the law was passed have taken ad- vantage of the clause in the law providing that they may obatin cer- tificates without examination The examination was to have been held last June, but because of the large amount of work necessary to be done it had to be postponed until the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
WAR ON "wHIsKEY, CANDY.
W. c. T. '. Decides to Aid Police in
 Suppressing Evil.


 New York. Sept 24.-An earnest effort 10 suppress the sale or aico- holic candies Is to be made In New York.
 This much was decided on at the annual meeting of the New York County Women's Christian Temper ance union yesterday in the Thirty seventh street M. E. church.
 officials of the union have known for some time that the so- called "whiskey" candies were be- ing sold In large quantities to school children all over the coun- try, and have been preparing to fight the evil.
 The initiative was taken by pr Darlington, commissioner of health. who recently made public the re- suits of his investigations on this subject. He looked at the question solely from the standpoint or health and his conclusion was that the practice was injurious to the growing children.
 These facts were brought to the attention of the police department, which has been making an investiga- tion. The police take the view that the sale of alcohol In any form re- quires license. As the candies complained of contain a large amount of whiskey, the authorities say that both manufacturers and re- tailers of such confectionery are H. able to prosecution and punishment.
 Mrs Helen J. Andruss, president of the local w. c. T.. U., presented these facts to the union yesterday, and resolution was adopted con- mending the stand taken by the po- lice department and pledging the as sistance of the union. Detectives are now at work securing evidence against manufacturers of the whis- key candies. Officers of the union will then turn this evidence over to the police, who will use 1t in deal- ing with the retailers. At an early date the matter will be presented {, the district attorney and indictments are hoped for.
 It Is reported that several Broadway shops have been doing a large business in chocolates, creme de menthe and caramels which have heavy filings of Jamaica rum. It is also reported that some of these houses have suddenly quit selling these candies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO. s\ RATE CoiIrt Sant 10 IQnR :

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO. ~ BATE Court. Sept. 19, 1908.
 Agreement of Adoption-An agreement of adoption between Irving o. Parks of Philadel- Jennie Davis husband and wife, both of Water bury, party of the second part whereby the said Irving 0. Parks party of the first part agrees to and gives in adoption his minor child, known as Jennie Parks. of the age of 12 years to the said John and Jennie Davis on the approval of this court, as per agreement on file more fully ap- pears, 1t is
 Ordered, that a hearing on the approval of said agreement be heard and de- termined at the Probate Office in Water bury in said district, on the 26th day of Sept. A. D. 1908 at Q o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 James J. Cassin, Clerk,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
GONE TO FORT MEYER.
Thirty-two Officers Will Take the
 Horsemanship Test.

Washington, Sept 24.-Headed by Major-General William P. Duvall, 32 officers on duty in the war depart ment, and the war college at Wash ington left Fort Myer, Va, this morning on the first O. the three days test ride in horsemanship of 90 miles in all, to be made by di- rection of President Roosevelt. General Duvall is not required to take the test ride but is doing so simply for his own pleasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

FOR sALE-At a bargain. 1 passen- ger Cadallac touring car. just com. pletely overhauled. like new; guar anteed in perfect condition; reason for selling want larger machine: ?. M. Schneer. jeweler. lSs So Mais st. o-so-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
Anty Drudge Gossips.

Mrs Gossper-Yes it's said they will be divorced And
 after the way she's slaved for him. wearing out her life
 washing, and cooking and cleaning They say he's stuck
 that pert Miss Sinamon who looks if she never
 did stroke of work in her life"
 fAnty DrudgeOh, but she does work She does much
 washing and cleaning Mrs. Neveest, but she does it
 with FesNaptha, and doesn't wear herself out If Mrs.
 Neverest had used FesNapha in her washing and clean
 ing, she would still be pretty and fresh ever and
 wouldn't have lost her husbands love-"
 Does housekeeping mean to you blister ing fire in the kitchen and half-scalded hands Why not try the modern way the Fels-Naptha way7
 !, Fels-Naptha soap, in cold or lukewarm water, will make your house spick and span. It will dissolve the smoke, grease and dirt on your windows without securing polishing them at the same time.
 twill brighten paint or varnish on wood- work; freshen up the colors in oilcloth or linoleum; whiten natural wood floors. It Is the ideal soap to clean rugs or curtains, as 1t removes grease spots and dirt of all kinds without harming the colors.
 Fels-Naptha will do your housekeeping better in cold or lukewarm water than any other soap will in hot water. You avoid the necessity for a hot fire, and your hands don't become red and rough from constantly dipping them in hot water.
 Then Fels-Naptha Is disinfectant and insecticide. Neither germs nor insects will infest place where the cleaning isl regularly done with Fels-Naptha.
 Follow the easy directions on the red and green wrapper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
Pastor Smith Resigns.

Lebanon, Sept 24.-Rev Stephen Smith, pastor of the First Congrega- tional church, has rendered his resig- nation, the same to take effect at once. Rev Smith goes to a church in Los Angeles early in October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
DAN HANNA FINED s25.
Police Judge and Prosecutor Also
 Say Unkind Things About Him.

Cleveland, Sept 24.-Dan R. Hapr na was forced to listen to an ar- raignment by both tne prosecutor and the judge in police court yester- day and then to pay fine of $2S and costs for flecking Claude M. Logan, an automobile salesman, on the face with his whip on July 10. At the hearing yesterday 1t was shown that Logan's automobile frightened the horses of Hanna's coach and that Hanna turned his whip on Logan.
 "The attack was unwarranted. A nfan who would do such thing is dangerous said Judge McGanno11s assessing the fine. Excitement is no excuse" said Prosecutor Dan Gull. The attack was without c1it and shows an evil spirit"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
MiSCellar r1cOu9s

ATTENTION DENTIsTs- We have everything in this neign- borhood except a dentist. We nave the ideal quarters. over Polfs en- trance, to rent. Now occupied Dy Moriarty, who Is moving into new store down stairs. Inquire at Mori- arty's, 147 East Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
FOR SALE

We have bargain in three iam- fly house on Orange street. prlce S4,00O. As the price is low don ' wait. See us and we will tell you more about 1t. 4 Dunne. Brown & Co. 07 So Main St'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNI- TURE-The cheapest place in the city to buy your furniture. I have whatever you want at the lowest prices. If you have any second hand furniture to sell let me give you a price on it. Philip Miller, 249 South Main st. 9-24-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

DANBURY HAT STORE, "A Grand st. is where you get that $1.90 and $1.40 hat that in years past you have found has no equal. Remem- Der the place, "A Grand st, opposite Democrat office. 9-l6-tr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

FOR SALE--Motor cycle. first-class machine, in perfect condition: VIII sell for $30. Also Hollywood cash register. Call 33 Union st at picy- cle shop. S-zo-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Mahogany finished
 paneled partitions. counters, desks' etc. suitable for once or store use
 Address P. o. box 992. Waterbury Conn. 9-22-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

Time having elapsed the following pledges will be sold at private sale II not called for by the 26th Of Septem-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

FOR sALE-A two family house, lot 59x159 1t; price $3,400. rent tSoo per year; $400 down. For particu- lars see w. R. Adams. 7S Abbott ave. 5-ZS-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
The Continental
 Highlands.
100 x 25o Lots:

Don't be bluffed with the big ad- vertisements. get on the car and see for yourself our 60 foot Boulevard. Get a drink from one of our numerous springs as you go up the Boulevard We don't say it is 5 or 10 minutes walk from the trolley. for we are right on the line. There is to be two shade trees put on every lot: also running water in each house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

WANTED-A one or two family house in any locality. Address, stating price, Adam Bergamo, 567 East Main st. Phone 272-4. 9-24-6 DANCE-At Odd Fellows hall, Fri day evening, Sept 25, by the em- ployes of the New England Watch Co. Come up and have good time. Good music and the best floor In the city. Admission 25c. 9-24-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

FOR SALE-63 chickens. some of which weigh 6 pounds and broilers which weigh 3 pounds. Inquire of Mrs John Barry, 13 Fairmount st.
 9-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
WANTED {!

w AIY ID Cash will be paid for three family house in good neighbor- hoof. Call at the Real Estate and Fire insurance office of ID. HI. TlRRNRY,
 ie7 1ANx sTRxET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

rOUNll-At 3ig Bank st. '. ". Lu- cas's cigar store. one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers' articles and all the favor !te brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box speciality. Call and see us and you will surely come again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

WANTED-Young men and women to learn shorthand, or bookkeeping. Five more calls received this week for office help from Webster Spe- cialty Co, Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co. Hygienic Ice Co, N. r., N. H. .& H. R. R. Co (2)., Begin bright and early next Monday morning. This is your opportunity. Monroe's Business College, No III Grand st. 9-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
Land Co.,,
 William Williams, Manager.
No House i. Fire-PrOOf.

Don't go without Insurance On your HOUSE and FURNITURE because you Are careful. Of course You are careful, but some One else will be careless When you are not about. A POLICY of $1,000 for A term of THREE YEARS Will cost you LESS than ONE CENT a DAY. For so little expense can You afford to be without Insurance i?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac.
 tor. stair builder and cabinet max. or. store hitting . speciality. Omce and shop with J. D. Smith q Co, 66
 Benedict tt. Waterbury. Conn. Res. idence 62 Tracy ave; Dostofaos ocy ll0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24
NEW ADyERrIsEA,ENTs.

TO RENT--Six rooms. second floor. all Improvements. rear 216 Hamil- ton ave, $l0 a month. Inquire 1i4 Franklin st. 9-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

TO RENT-Tenement of Ave rooms, first floor. at 27 Hawkins st. In- quire on first floor. ,. 9-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-24

TO RENT-Tenemrnt of rooms at 66 South st. Inquire on premises.
 9-24-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

circumstances of trial. and having thorough contempt for himself. he re- tires in order to recruit his moral con stitution."
 To some extent the experience of this man was the experience of all who con duct newspaper. If the editor tens the exact and whole truth about cer- tain matter he makes enemies of those who happen to be at fault in the bust ness. If, on the other hand. he giosses the matter and omits details he is ta . ken to task for not printing all tho facts and letting his readers know all the truth. Tn short, he is cursed if he does. and cursed if he doesn't. There are some who seem to think 1t is the duty of the editor man to suppress facts. and If he should lie about them in downright fashion they would ap. prove it. while there are others who hold that newspaper should print the whole truth. regardless of the effect 1t may have. This Illinois mans disgust of himself. we suspect, could be dupli- cated if all were as candid as he.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

least majority of the convention with him. and that therefore no one can be nominated without his consent,
 Mir. Bryan is unalterably determined that neither John A. Johnson, George Cray. nor Judson Harmon shall receive the nomination. MT. Johnson has been incautious enough to criticise MT. BY. an in private, and word to this enect has reached MT. Bryans ears. MT. Gray Is regarded by Mir, Bryan ss 2 species of the Cleveland type. when Mir. Bryan thoroughly dislikes. VT Harmon, though he has been resuiaI, belongs to the "mossback wing IF ohio opposed to Tom l.. Johnson.
 Culberson is not Bryan man Sno no one who is acquainted with nm doubts his distaste for the extreme rad- realism now rampant in the Democrat,, ic Party. Bryan knows that as well as anybody else. Nevertheless, Bryan recognizes in Culberson the one man proposed by the so-called reactionaries who has never made himself unneces- sarlly offensive towards himself per.
 If Bryan is obliged to yield the nom ination to a ''reactionary" he will make the best of a bad bargain and throw his vote to Culberson. The order has already gone forth, and the Bryan men are prepared to take their cue.
 This has all been done without CuI- berson's knowledge or consent. He stands where he always has, as an old- line Democrat who has never conceded a thing to Bryan, or, for that matter. to the other side.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
suNDAY, MAY 8, 1908.
FINDING A WAY.

Tn deciding" says The Richmond Times Dispatch. "that there Is no con- stitutional provision by which Con- gress could acquire forest reserves. ex- cept on the theory that they are to be fused for the protection of the water courses. the Judicial Committee cleared the way. for Congress to pursue exact ly this course The interest that has been awakened fin this question. the rhastIy exhibit of gully-washed hflI- sides and choking rivers in China, the blight of drought that has overtaken the once verdant land of Canaan, fol- lowing the destruction of the trees of that country and above all the bitter experience in our own Atlantic States bv flood and drought have impelled the nublic to demand that Congress take some steps to preserve our dwindling forests.''
 We do not profess to understand the constitutional points involved, if there are any, fin the bills which have been Introduced in Congress for forest pres arvation. but we do insist that if any thing can be constitutionally done 1t should be done without unnecessary de- lay. If Congressman want evidence that forest destruction means land de- atrnction they can procure plenty of proof if they care to do so. If they put it or because of the malign influence of the Cannons and other interested parties who oppose such legislation the time Is not far distant when there will be no forests to preserve. Each year of delay makes the matter worse for this is beyond doubt a case where "da- lays are dangerous" and while there is no occasion for precipitate and ill-eon- sidered legislation there is still less excuse for unnecessary avoidance of what seems a plain duty.
 Besides the cases cited as being 50 palpable in the old world. evidences of the same devastating results of land denudation can be found all over our own country where the land has been laid bare and left without protection against floods. The proof Is so plain that none but the wilfully blind can have any excuse for not being con vinced. If. under the general well fare" clause of the Constitution. or by any other way which will not violate that instrument the government can preserve the forests it should be done as soon as may be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
This Is My 59th Brthday
Jacob 4. Riis

Jacob A. Riis, the noted sociologist whom President Roosevelt has destg- mated as the best type of American citizen. was born In Ribe. Denmark. May 3, 1s49. When twenty-one years old he emigrated to America, because of a disappointment in love 1t Is said: Soon after; his arrival In the United States he had exhausted his funds and with a meagre acquaintance with fne English language he found It very hard to get along. He gladly accepted anything that was offered ana durIng these years he worked in coal mines in Pennsylvania; in lumber camps Ear;o,,a ln other occupations. Finally his persA- verance was rewarded by a position as
 He made a study of the social condi- tions in the lower East Size .sia and .,ih his feet began to attract attention. Before iong he became an accepted authority hoIn; lions. He became an active refor,11er and a social settlement worker and of late years his lectures and books on this chosen subject havc gained for him an international reputation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
SOME ALLEGED ARGUMENT.

In its anxiety to sustain its big navy ideas. The Richmond Journal says that most of Uncle sam's debts, just and unjust. are the result of wars for which he was wholly unprepared. ana most of which he would probably have es- caped if he had been prepared" It would not be respectful to an esteemed contemporary to say that it is talking nonsense. but we don't know how else tG designate it. It knows, or should know. that most of the wars in which the United States has been engaged. at least for more than half a century were brought on by our governments own aggression and through It's own fault. No foreign power has underta. ken to bully ours. or to transgress on our domain. On the contrary. we. as nation, have brought on or precipi- tated the wars by our own acts. To induce or bring on a war by aEEres- siveness is not very creditable to us as a world power. And The Journal adds nothing to its case by the following:
 The possession of strength and the ability. to defend oneself against az grssslop n,,1 does not neesssariiy. make ted States lives in a world of strong and well armed national bullies, and we therefore. doubt the wisdom of this country continuing to preach or practice the doctrine of passive re. sistance, and rely for its safety upon the Justice, moderation, and peaceful intentions of. the well armed bullies that surround her.
 Then, according to that line of req soning, we must prepare to show to the world that we are the biggest and strongest bully in the bunch and thus keep all the rest Of them in constant fear and at a safe distance. If the tingoes and money spenders can Ind no sounder or more convincing argu- ment than this they had better aban- don the game. i.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
A CANDID EDITOR.

Starting a newspaper is often a de- cidedly uncertain business. Many a
 man thinks he was cut out and set apart to become a bright shining light in journalism only to learn that he isn't even a lightning-buE. Many an other thinks he sees before him a fine opening for a new paper. but learns by sad experience that what he took for large field was only a small patch of briars. And so, after trying 1t for a time they retire sadder, wiser and probably disgusted. It is not often, however, that one announces his re- tirement with as much candor as did the Illinois editor who recently stepped down and out. The undersigned" he said. "retlres from the paper with the conviction that all is vanity. From the hour his paper was started to the pres ent time he has been solicited to lie on every given subject, and can't remem- Der having told a wholesome truth without diminishing his subscription list or making an enemy, Under these
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

To those American girls who refuse to do any kind of housework because they think 1t unbeeoming. a contempo- rary cites the Empress of Germany, who does not hesitate to engage in any household duties. That is all very well, the girls will say. because she is an empress and can do just as she chooses do the same thing people will talk about us. That's the way Of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
This Date in History
May 8.

164e-Dr. Dorislaus assassinated at Tho Hague because of his help In bringing Charles I of England to his
 Ii47-English under Adnirals Anson and Warren captured a Frencn Ileet of Cape Finisterre.
 lS02SThe City of Washington incor- ported by act of Congress.
 1S14-Bourbon dynasty restored ana Louis XVIII arrived in Paris.
 1s4A-Ch aries c. Harrison, provost of the University of Pennsylvania. born in Philadelphia
 1s72-Liheral Republicans in conven- tion at Cincinnati nominated Horace Creely for the Presidency.
 1s05-International Railway Con- sress opened in Washington.