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New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
MEETING OF MACkAY COMPANIES.

Boston. Feb 15.-Clarence H. Mackay, the presi-
dent of the Mackay companies. at the annual meet
ing held in Boston to-day, said that notwithst and
ing the financial troubles and business depression
the Mackay companies and their allied companies
during each of the last three months had been and
still were earning more than the amount necessary
for the dividends the preferred and common
shares of the Mackay companies. The annual re-
port of the trustees was presented, showing that
the Commercial Cable Company had increased both
its gross and earnings during 1907 On account
of the telegraphers' strike the net profits of the
land line system were less than in 1906, but were
more than those of 1906.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
ss.R R. Caldwell. seventy-one years oid' was
struck by q train and killed

ithaca N Y. Feb. 15.-F1oods caused oy iec
t.nos in cayuga Lake Inlet caused a suspension
az business on the Ithaca-Auburn branch OF
the Lehigh Valley Railroad to-day oriuse
cver Fall Greek was moved by the Ice paeAs.
workmen are tonight dynamiting the ice ana
,enairinS the bridge, but trains VIII not De run
f.efore tomorrow Cellars for several DOCKS
in the lower parts of the city are hieo "i'i.
water Furnace fires have been quencheo anu
many lighthouses swept away along the Inlet
The water was recedng tonight
Rochester Feb. f5s-A special oispa'ch ii0i'i
S,anisteo Steuben County, says that the Tow"
8. sln,os, entirely flooded and many houses nave
been Rendered uninhahitable- Ice jams caoseu
,b. csnisteo River to rise and overfloW INTO 'ie
50. lands The river continues TO rise anu :"
eerious situation is threatened
A freshet is sweeping through the NaheSs IA
AteSany County to-day, as the result VI i"i,'
and melting snow. Part of Cuba is lnuhoateu-
A, the Pennsylvania station the water Is even
Will, The tracks and has spread over large
residential district, surrounding the houses ana
fllinp the cellars The water has left tie creek
channel and has taken to the channel OIL the oiu
Genesee Valley Canal
fatskill. N " Feb. 15.-The ice IN Catskiii
Creek went out with rush this evening IN one
Of the heaviest freshets in recent years Inc
niers on either side of the creek are covered
with huge ice foes, although little Damage WAS
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
TOWNS FLOODED WHEN ICE JAMS FORM


Winsted Conn., Feb 15-1Ce jams formed IN the
Pennington River at Riverton and Pleasant valley
this evening and the streets in both villages are
submerged and blocked with huge cakes of ice
Many persons on the banks OF the river watching
the ice go out caught by the rising water but
all escaped although the water was up 10 their
hips.
Cenhas Roberts Of Riverton. telephoned to Win
sted tonight that the water had driven him and
his wife TO the upper part of their home. where
they are marooned.
Two highway bridges between Winsted and New
Hartford have been washed away.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
BOY MsRooNED IN RIVER SAVED.

Flemington ". j. Feb 15-"Johnnie' Mathews
seven years old, who spent the night marooned on
a wagon in The middle of the ice choked south
branch Of the Raritan River, was rescued to-day
by Harvey Marshall When the lad was brought
ashore he was nearly exhausted from fright Physi-
clans here think will recover The little fellow
left in the wagon stalled at a ford by two
men who SWAN ashore for assistance When they
returned TO the river horse had been drowned
and the ice cakes filled the turbulent stream All
night the farmers tried to save him. but without
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
oApy CALLED ON oDELL.

Fx-Covernor CdcH returned 20 Newours y, =.
4av afternoon after consulting with the cae', ,~.
tr5,t leaders While Mr.. odel was az ,ne :
Avenue Hotel friend OF Michael j. pA'., .,-~
FrookIyu said that DGdy was WORKING q. .s
pathy With the OdeH men n MIS- - Nag
ie,rned that Mr.. Dady called on Mr., OdeiL ID W
burg one dag last week sxa
the friends Of State Chairman Wood'1A =.
that u made uc, difference whether Mr. paaH
a socisI call on Mr.. OdelI. as he was ~ az,
with State Chairman Woodruff and "0u'' ,.sr.
with him At the same time they Nei ~
interested in the story that Mr. DadS
former Governor had been together
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
PATTERSON JUST ESCAPES FLOOD.

Paterson, y. J., Feb. 10 (SpeciaD.-Paterson has
lust escaped another flood. Several villages III the
upper Passa:c Valley are reported be inundated
ard the ice in the river backed up in big jams
behind several bridges, menacing them.
Singac five miles from here, is partly under
water as is Ryle Park. Harry Stone the care
taker of the resort. was compelled to flee when the
water reached depth of seven inches lakewood
Park in Little Falls, is under three feet of water,
as is part of the township The Passaic has
stopped rising and the danger is believed to be
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
IAlINcH MAY BE CAUGHT IN ICE.

pro,,ncetovn Mass Feb. 15.-Provincetown
Harbor the haven for vessels caught in a storm off
this dangerous portion of the cape. was packed
with ice to-day A southwest gale drove the heavy
ice fields that have blocked the coast all the week
into the harbors making it impossible for vessels
70 leave or enter Two Portuguese fishermen who
left here in a gasolene launch last night had not
returned late to-day, and it is believed that they
have been caught in some of the ice fields, from
which they are unable 10 extricate themselves.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
DISTRICT LEADERS CALL ON S@''

President Parsons Of the Republican, 1,-nar.ss
rnittee was at the county COMMITTEES hS" -s,rsc<.
ester,,av afternoon and received the usual na.
of calls from district leaders. Nothing =. :, 10
tance is likely TO come up at the n'ee.S I|'.,r "
committee on Thursday night The - VII
tween the Parsons and Odeli men II w"S ,,spt
he sufficient. however. 10 bring out "a, , n.ss
ance President Parsons Teturhed :"
Yesterday afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
STORMS DAMAGE TUTUlLA CROPS.

San Francisco. Feb. 15-Advices from Tutuila.
Samoa dated January 6, say that tempestuous
weather has prevailed there since December %,
with strong gales. Much damage has been done 10
the bread fruit crop, which was heavy. Many
native houses have suffered, but there have been
no casualties The rainfall for 1907 ODD inches,
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
TAFT IN EIGHT MISSOURI COUNTIES

by Telegraph to The Tribune.
ST. Louis. Feb. 15-The delegates to the State Re
publican Convention elected in eight of the thirteen
Missouri counties which held primaries to-day
were instructed for Secretary Taft.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
CANDIDATE FOR LONGS PLACE.

Salina Kan, Feb. 15-J. l., Bristow, formerly
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and now ed
itor OF The Salina Journal" tonight announced
his candidacy for United States Senate TO sue
ceed Chester l. Long, whose term expires on March
8 1909
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
FRESHET AT ADAMS, MASS.

Adams Mass Feb. 15.-The first freshet since
the cloudburst of 1901 flooded this town ana me
surrounding country to-day, causing damage 10
highways steam and electric lines dwelling
houses and manufacturing establishments.
The principal damage was caused by the pursuing
of large stone arch leading from pond owned
by the Berkshire Manufacturing Company to their
mills The streets were badly flooded that the
cars of the Berkshire Street Railway Company
were stalled Many cellars and the Easements OF
the Berkshire Cotton Mill No. were Hooded
Water from the Mannesmann pond, owned by
the Berkshire Hills Paper Company, overran the
east bank and flowed across the tracks OF the
Boston & Albany Railroad, tying up traffic on
that line. Northbou1d passenger trains had TO
transfer passengers at Renfrew by trolley line. The
east side line of the Berkshire Trolley Company
was also tied up by flood from the Hoosac
River.
Russell, Mass, Feb. 15-An ice jam ana nood
late to-day carried away the iron bridge across the
Westfeld River. connecting this' village with the
Boston & Albany Railroad station, and the water
had risen high early this evening as to Hood
considerable stretch of the railroad and 70 pile big
ice cakes along some sections Of the track, delaying
he night traffic.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
a IIZZARD IN CLEVELAND.

Cleveland Feb. 15-Following a continuous fall
of rain for several days there a sharp drop
in temperature today, and the rain turned to snow
Late this afternoon a fierce blizzard prevailed The
wind shifted to the northwest and reached a
velocity of fifty niles hour
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
oOD IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

New Brunswick, n. J., Feb. 15 (SpeciaD-The ice
In the river broke up to-day under the heavy rain
and jammed against the wagon bridge over the
Raritan River, causing the water 10 pour over the
CITY piers and into the streets. There is ap-
prehenson tonight, the tide is high here about
midnight
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16
THE SOUTH AFFECTED.
Flood Conditions Eatend from Ind
ana to Mississippi.

Evansville Ind Feb. 15.-The highest water
since January, 1907, is expected here wifhin TWO
days The food stage will be passed carry heN'
week according 10 reports. The river mere -
.pe . feet and is slowly rising. A 3o-foot stage
is expected Sunday
The northern and central portions OF lnoiaia
were swept by snow and wind to-day bu' 'i'e
southern part suffered from floods RIVERS dio
ont of their banks. and in several counties
bridges have been carried away and puiiui"7'
in the loNlands are under water At Bloom
sneton the food is perhaps the greatest since
,csc The Nonon Railroad lost a bridge fhis
s,nornine near Salem, and half mile of track
has been washed out
Lexington XIV. Feb IJ-Streams throughout
Eastern Kentucky are rising rapidly as d result
Of four DAYS of rain. and great damage is 1eaieo
nv lumber concerns along the hentnchy' INC
Red. Cumberland, Licking and Big SANDY rivers
Rixer men have extra forces of men at work
strengthening log boon1s to hold the thousands
of logs which are sweeping down upon them
several towns in the lowlands along the Licking
River are reported in danger. Much fencing OF
3 ioulan6s has been carried away Traffic on
railroads and interurpan lines running out OF
this city is delayed.
Chattanooga. Tenn. Feb 15.-After an almost
continuous heavy rain since last Sufoay INC
weather has grown cold here. and since last
night strong winds snow and sieet nave pre-
vailed The river here, it is predicted. will be
near the danger line by Tomorrow
Tuscaloosa. Ala, Feb. 13-Heavy rains nave
caused the Warrior River to rise rapidly since
Friday. 1t is now ffty-three feet on the govern
nent gauge and rising six inches an hour Re
ports from Palos state that the Warrior River
has risen eighteen feet, which will put the river
at Tuscaloosa at fifty-eight feet tomorrow
Haftiesburg. Miss, Feb. 15-Leaf River is
over its banks at this city and a rise of three
feet above the danger line is predicted. Resi-
dents in the low lying sections here are moving.
Wires are down in every direction as result Of
Yesterdays tornado. The Gulf & Ship Island
Road has fifteen freight cars Erecked in a
washout twelve miles north of here.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16

success The boy cut and bruised py tne ice
foes which demolished the wagon soon at'er nc
was brought ashore.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16

by politicians TO he in the nature OF ''N
,soisssnce of the field
New-York tribune., 1908-02-16

the heaviest since the annexation of the islands
IN tho limited States The output of native copra
for 1907 will reach about 2,eO, 600 pounds.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
CURE AT CITY MISSION.
Awful Case of scabies-5ody Mass
of Sores from Scratching-Her
Tortures Yield to Cuticura.

"a young woman came to our city
mission in most awful condition physi-
cally. Our doctor examined her and
old us that she had scabies (the itch),
incipient paresis, rheumatism. ETC.,
brought on from exposure. Her poor
body was mass Of sores from scratch
ing and she was not able to retain solid
food. we worked hard over her for seven
weeks but we could see little improve
ment. One day I bought a cake OF
Cuticura Soap and bottle OF Cuti-
cura Resolvent, and we bathed our
patient we'll and gave her full dose
of the Resolvent. She slept better that
night and the next day got box OF
Cuticura Ointment. In five weeks this
young woman was able to look for a
position, and sheis now strong and Well
Laura Jane Bates, IS Fifth Ave., New
York, N. Y. Mar. II. 1907"
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
The Brides Look.

A girl about to be married worries
SO much she begins to look like an
old married woman. In addition to
worrying about her clothes and coax
Ing her folks to give her new outfit,
she sits up too late with her young
man, and the result is an anxious,
careworn look a week before the
wedding that cannot be told from the
look on the face of a woman who has
been married year or two. Look at
the next girl you meet who is soon to
be married, and you will remark that
she has "aged rapidly. y."-Atchison
Globe.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
HThe Law

Parents of Wayne, a suburb Of Phil
adelphia, are required to report
promptly any case of contagious dis
ease. in compliance with the regula-
tions of the local board Of health.
In accordance with this order,
Health Officer Leary received this
post card recently:
Dear Sir: This is to notify You
that my boy Ephraim is down bad
with the measles as required by the
new law."-Harper's Weekly.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
SPECTACULAR SUICIDE
IN A DEN OF LIONS
YOUTH, BENT ON sELF-DEsTRuc.
TIoN, ENTERS CAGE, is At
Tackled AND KILLED..

Laval, France.-For a truly spec.
tacular suicide. the self-destruction OF
a young countryman here the other
day is almost without parallel. The
youth, who was only 19 years old, and
whose name was Jean Grollier, be-
came enamoured of pretty young girl
acrobat In a small travelling show
Every night Grollier would go to the
show and applaud the girl, and he soon
became acquainted with her and with
all the members of the troupe.
The rest of the performers liked the
country boy and were friendly, but the
girl turned a cold shoulder upon him
and would give him no encouragement
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
The Lions Attacked Him Furiously.

when he protested his love for her He
gave her little presents, such as his
slender means would permit him to
buy, but, while she accepted these, she
was careful to make 1t plain that she
really cared nothing for him.
One night, after having been again
repulsed by the object of his love,
Grollier walked back to the little arena
where a small menagerie was kept.
His presence there attracted no par
ticular attention, for he was so well
known that he had the run of the show
and could go and come as he pleased.
He walked straight to cage in which
were three lions, unlocked the door,
entered the cage, turned and locked
the door.
The members Of the troupe We're
Mortified and for moment were par
alyzed into inaction by the youths
boldness. When they sprang forward
it was too late to assist him, for one
of the lions had made rush at the
boy and seized him by the throat.
Grollier shrieked in agony and ter
ror, but he was borne to the ground
and the lion bit and mauled him dread
fully. When at last the beast was
driven off his victim was dead.
in one of the youths pockets was
found a letter of farewell to the girl he
had loved in vain, and then 1t was
understood that he had deliberately
chosen that horrible way of committing
suicide.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Ready. Whatever Happens.

'Work as though you were to live
forever; live as though you were to
die tonight" says an old writer. 1t is
counsel that fits many, though the
man whose life is well insured may
claim some exemption. He has no
need of working as though death were
ready to come, for ne has already an
ticipated and guarded his dependents
against the monetary distress that so
often trails in the grim visitors wake.
AS for the rest of the advice, his poll
cies are tangible evidence Of his noble
forethought and readiness to die, II
need be, tonight.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
MAKING SURE.

Our Freddy is fully endowed with
the inquiring mind of youth. Recently
he said: Mamma, who puts the, bottle
of milk on our front porch every night
when we are all asleep?"
isn't that a rather foolish ques-
tion?" his mother answered. Whom
do you suppose?"
WELL" said the small investigator,
thoughtfully, Il suppose God does, but
I'd like to know for sure!"-A. M. A.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the There is only one way TO
cure Deafness and that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an infamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is infamed you have rumblng sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when 1t Is entirely closed, Dear
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal condi-
ton hearing win be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused Dy oatarrh Whlch Is noun notlls
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Try It Once

There is more actual misery and
less real danger in case of itching,
skin disease than any other ailment.
Hunts Cure is manufactured espe-
cially for these cases. 1t relieves in
stantly and cures promptly. Abso-
lutely guaranteed.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
II Will Stay There

"In my family medicine chest no
remedy is permitted to remain unless
it proves beyond doubt the best to
be obtained for it's particular purpose.
For treating all manner of skin trou-
bles. such as Eczema, letter, Ring
worm, etc., Hunts Cure has held its
place for many years. I have failed
to find surer remedy. 1t cures itch
ing instantly"
r. M. SWAMI, Franklin, La.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
catarrh and Headache

Mrs. 2. E. Goforth, 2119 Holly Street,
Kansas City, writes: After using a
sample bottle and two 25c bottles or
Hunts Lightning Oil, am almost well
of Catarrh. 1t stops my headaches. 1t
is the best medicine ! ever saw and
l just can't keep house without II"
She is right.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Irish Wit.

An Irishman who was trying to sell
his horse was asked by the possible
purchaser If the animal was timid.
"Not at all, at all, soir. He sleeps In
a dark stable all alone every night,
which is the same as saying, soir, that
he's a brave fellow" replied the Irish
man. And he sold the horse.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Strive for Enlightenment.

AS with nations, SO with individu.
ais-education counts. Enlightenment
brings men to the front, into the white
light of prosperity and fame, while
ignorance keeps them in the back
ground, in the darkness of poverty
and obscnrity.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
on,v Freedom Worth Havrno.

The only freedom care about is the
freedom to do right; the freedom to
do wrong I am ready to part with on
the cheapest terms to anyone who will
take it off me.-Huxley.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Quite Pertinent.

Author-How would this do as sug-
gesting an Illustration of an adyer-
tising slip: "He folded her to his
bosom?"
Publisher-That ought to make a
good folder. Z
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23

When a fellow hegs a girl for a kiss
and is turned downeit naturally makes
him feel peevish to see the way she
slobbers over five weeks old baby.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
TWO Points Of View.

Old Graybeard-It's a pity to keep
such a pretty bird in cage.
Mrs. De Style--Isn't II shame!
How perfectly exqhisitely lovely Il
would look on hat!- Half,Holida
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
crazv with the Heat.

"Can you tell me what steam is?"
asked the examiner
why, sure, sir" replied Patrick,
confidently. "Steam s-why-er-it's
wather thot's gone crazy wild the
heat."--Everybody's Magazine.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Our Legislators.

"Well there's one thing to be said
for public servants"
Whats that?"
when you hire one. you never
have any trouble keeping him. =
Cleveland Leader.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
The CITY Kind.

City Chap--I hear that Holsters are
growing scarce.
Nantucket Fisherman-Waal, yes!
We git most of 'em from Moo York
Life.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Ethics of Friendship.

In the progress of each mans char
acter, he will have learned the lesson
of life who is skillful in the ethics OF
friendship.-Emerson.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
FLY YOUTH.

The Boss-Where did you work
last?
Boy-On fly paper.
The Boss-A fly paper! What's fly
paper?
Boy-Wot! Don't you read the Daily
Balloon?
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
Parrot Unnecessary.

The Canary-You say you have very
little talking to do in your present po-
sition?
The Parrot-Yes; there are four
women in the family-Life.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
asmmation aays pain, cures wind coC. 25c bottle.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23

It isn't necessary for married man
TO know his mind.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
canudine Cures Indigestion Pains,

Sour stomach and heartburn no matter
from what cause. Gives immediate relief.
Prescribed by physicians because 1t Is
pure and effective Trial bottle 10c. Regu-
lar size Csc and 50c at all druggists.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA :,

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS
Chill, TONIC. You know what you are taking
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing is simply Quinne and Iron in tasteless
form, and the most efectual form. For grown
people and children. Soc.
Times-promoter., 1908-10-23

Neglected female troubles frequently lead to
general breakdown Better not wait till your case
Is as bad as that but take Cardui in time.
However, even when in bad shape, Wine OF Car
dui has cured others and may cure you. 1t will pay
you to try it, as did Mrs. Rena Hare, OF Pierce Fla,
who afterwards wrote:
"I was a sufferer from all sorts Of female troub-
les, had pains in my side, drawing pains in legs,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-01-17
A GOOD COLLIE.

waiting for his masters world
sneakish way cannot be depended
upon. No dog can be expected to obey
gracefully when he knows the whip
is waiting for him. Gain his conf
dence by kind treatment, and his train
ing will be an easy matter. If he
looks for a favor or kindness at his
masters hand he comes to him full Of
animation and spirit, ready to help If
wanted. Good work cannot be secured
If the dog is harshly treated. If he is
under good control in this way he can
at once be checked when he makes er-
rors In his work instead Of going on
and making things worse.
Than to come to call at once there Is
nothing more important for a useful
dog to know-to leave all else and
heed his masters call. Then teach
him to drive at the heel, keeping him
in check close by your side while you
do the driving, so that he may become
accustomed to drive at the rear or
heel Persist in this until he gets the
habit well formed, and do not under
take TO teach him to head off or turn
the stock to right or left until he IS
sure driver at the heel. Then he can
be taught easily any desired ways of
handling the stock, only go slowly,
step by step, not trying to accomplish
the impossible in turning out a fully
trained dog in few days.
Often cord Is used in restraining
the dog if he Is Oyeranxious to force
the stock, and in some cases it may be
necessary to continue it's use until he
has given up his fault of going to the
head. A headstrong or vicious steer
turning upon the puppy would cause
him to fight at the head and so get this |
habit, for which reason we advise |
avoiding such kind Of stock in the ear
ly training. If the dog is kept on a |
chain or In small kennel yard 1t is !
well that he should have bit of free |
dom before attempting to keep him un-
der control, 1t being much easier to |
manage him after short run, says |
Lothian in giving the foregoing advice
in the Breeders Gazette, Chicago.