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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
This Is Ny S5th Birthday
John Drew.

John Drew, the well known actor, was born in Philadelphia, November ls, 1S53 He was the son of the late John Drew, famous as an Irish come dian, and Mrs. John Drew, equally ia. who died in 1897. The younger Drew was educated by private tutors and at a Philadelphia academy. He went on the stage when 19 years old, and of Augustin Daly's company. Since 1894 he has starred under the man. agement of Charles Frohman. In the early part of his professional career he received valuable training as a member of companies headed by such famous players as Edwin Booth, Ade- laide Nelson and Fanny Davenport. Among the successful plays in which Mir. Drew has been seen In recent years Duke of KiIlicroanlSle," and His House fin Order !"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

At the recent election in one of the Connecticut towns a voter. who had formerly lived in Portland. Me. re- fused to go Into the voting booth un- less they first paid him to vote. When asked his price for his vote he told 8lem that he had always been paid one dollar in Portland and wouldn't take any less. We don't know whether we are most struck by the low market price of votes in Portland or by the stinEiness of the Connecticut folks who refused to pay the man his dol lar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
REPUBLICAN DIVISIONS.

VIII Not Taft Have Trouble Satisfy
 ing His PaFty3
 Springfield Republican,. sse taH
 The Republican Party, 1t cannot be forgotten, necessarily becomes the more divided within itself on fundamental issues of government as 1t grows the fatter on victory at the polls With men of different beliefs on economic, social and constitutional questions sup porting it year after year on the ground that 1t is the only. party that can gov ern, the f1ercer must become its inter- nal conflicts over the policies it shall promote. We may have in this coun- try government by one party. but the price of it Is that the party must fight out these questions within itself. The Republican Party was never more di- vided on real issues of government than 1t is today, following its latest elec- toral triumph. It has two bitterly op- posing wings, the capitalistic and so- cialistic. on all question of economen; it has antagonistie elements in re" gard to the laws attitude toward or- ganized labor; 1t has imperialists and anti-imperialists; 1t has tingoes and peace agitators; it has people who believe that government by the peo- pie is failure and people who be- lieve that the only cure for the ills of democracy Is more democracy; it represents a powerful sentiment for centralization and the exaltation of the Federal Government, and it has also an influential body of opinion fa- vorable to state rights and the de- velopment of local rather than Fed eral initiative.
 And these divisions are more mark ed than ever before, not merely be- cause the Roosevelt regime has made them so, but because the Republican Party has gained a position where it monopolizes government. and the only place where one can be directly effective in shaping the country's poll icies Is within that organization. Has Mir. Taft no wild horses" to ride? Few Presidents. 1t is easy to believe, ever have had more difflcult task in meeting the hopes of all the elements that contributed to their triumph at the polls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
CHANGES IN A LIFETIME.

There recently died in one of the Western States a man who was 9s years old. having been born in one of the Eastern States In 1910. Ninety
 eight years is not a long period in the history of nations but 1t is long time
 for human beings to live now. In the pre-deluge days they were permitted
 to remain .on the earth. for centuries. and even. among the patriarchs who lived since the deluge there were many
 who passed the century mark but there are but few now who pass 1t or arr rive so near it as did this man of whom we are speaking.
 Although, as we have said. the life of this man covers but a comparatively short period in the life Of the older nations of the earth, his life span cov- CTS the development of our own country from weak infant Republic to a mighty nation of the earth. When he was born the mutterings of ap- pAV1SHAhe houuie WltH GTSat DEltalh were already to be heard. Already the wise statesmen of the day foresaw the approaching conflict. which came on while the child. ThomaA, was yet an infants-, He was almost of school age when the decisive. battle of New Or leans occurred to practically close the struggle and to make of General Jack son a national figure. destined to mount the highest office In the gift of the people. From his childhood to his last years he was permitted to watch the unfolding and growth of the Union in all that goes to make 8 great nation.
 But especially have the years of this old mans life witnessed wonderful changes in the industrial, business and commercial life of the country. At the time of his birth there was consider able interest being felt and exhibited with regard to the use of steam as a motive power. Fulton's little steamer had made its trial trip on the Hudson. and trials and experiments had been made in England, but steam power has grown up while Thomas was living. with all that 1t has brought to us in the way of quick locomotion. The armies of Pharoah could, be moved as speedily as those of General Jackson could, and messages could be sent as swiftly i'm the days of the early prophets as they. could in the time of Washington. for even when this man was . child the wonderful powers of e'tcrricity had not been even imag- lned. All that has been done in the of the subtle fluid was done in this mans lifetime. The telegraph. the telephone. the electric motors of many kinds. and all that electricity has been applied to has come up since Thomas first saw the light.
 And so we might go on and show how a small and weaK government has grown s0 be q great one; how the forces of nature have been made to do mans work, and now science and in- vention and discovery have in a life- time advanced more thah they lad in a!I the centuries before him The life ee a man is but span when meas ured by the duration of man on earth. yet tho span of this old man wit messed more in the way of human im- provement and development than was known to all the inhabitants of this or any other country before his birth. Truly the century that has passed was a wonderful one in many respects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
h No ssess sor .. old Trick.

IHIcato DAIIy NeWB.
 Inc country must earnestly hope that the disgracefui policy of promising during the national campaigns that the tariff sha1l be revised for the relief of the American pub He and the extension of American trade. and then breaking these promises after the election, is now thing of the past. The tariff question looms up prominently and must De met on the reassembling of Con Gress. In any event. the eonveniuw of the new Congress fn extra session next spring to deal with the tariff matters ls to be expected if the new President lives up to his partys obifgations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

Is there something in the climate of Massachusetts that makes bad chill dren? The statistics show that there were e,577 cases before the courts of that State last year of children under the age of seventeen, who were charg- ed with various offences of a ma ture to cause them to be brought be- for the courts for trial This is not a good showing for a State that as- ,sumes much credit to itself for high civilization and moral culture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
The weight of Responsibility.

InUlanapOIIS NtWs.
 MT. Bryan and the Democratic Par ty can find satisfaction in the thought that they will not be responsible for government during the next four years. President Roosevelt express ed the opinion that 1t would be haz- ardous to intrust them with power. Now the Republican Party must as-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

The prediction that William Loeb is to be Secretary of the Navy under Taft will doubtless be pleasing to the race of Jingoes-"of whom he is one of which," If he can find any excuse for getting into a row with Japan. he'll probably do it. .-..-o-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

It is stated that Roosevelt will not be allowed to shoot storks when he goes on his African hunt. Perhaps the Africans need all the storlzs in their
 -Oe+8 business. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

The Muskogee (okla,) Times-D Demo- crat insinuates that the reason the people of Montgomery voted for blen- niaI sessions was because they want the poker laws revised oftener than once in four years. wonoer how the I'D. found out so much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

ment of pleasure After the number and degree of our pleasures pass cer- tain point, the result is the same as that of the deluge on my garden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
ewo1N crpCu.ATTON.

The Montgomery Advertiser guaE ~ its Advertisers (and makes # Q part ot sno contract when reQuested) that it's oaily cla cuiation ts larger than that of any mofnans s newspaper printed in Alabenla-en1 ..ie ssiss : tfou of any edition of ang newspaper phins ed in Alabama without exception. t.
 The figures for October printed Dsto" represent the actual net circulation all fe- turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Marked Down.

Chicago News.
 Political campaigns come high. but not so high as formerly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Has Had Bnough.

Kansas City Star.
 No one Is disposed to deny that a Presidential election once fin four years is about often enough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
when It,. 4,lresorne.

Dallas News.
 It makes a girl at a party q great deal tireder to sit up against the wall than to dance all night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Good Advice.

Jacksonville Times-Union.
 To the Democratic Party: Drop ev-z erything else and so to work for tariff reform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
Murphy's DwindIlnE Flock.

New York American.
 Under the shepher6inE of Charles F. Murphy a Tammany Presidential majority of 35.O0o in 1904 has shrunk to 5,o0o in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
OCr0BER. IsOs.

Net Daily average, October, 1908 =. .1Hs4el Net Sunday average, October, 1908. .eo,e08 
 c. L Finigan. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn, Bayas -S .-
 The foregoing statement of The Adyertis- CTS circulation for the month of October, 190Ss 10 true and correct and compiled after all returns from news hoys, news agents. spoiled and leftover copies have been de- ducted
 c T. FINIGAN. Circulation Manager.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this lth day of November. 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

Had a stEaRR to It. Boston Herald. Senator Aldrich notes the report of hfs coming retirement and pulls the string to 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

The giraffe has a tongue thirteen inches long, but there are some women in this town that can make a giraffe look like a piker, says Drift Arm strong. That's eomDetition.-- St. Louis Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

'Tisn't toe early to think about chestnuts and dashed with hot gravy with a little celery and cranberry sauce on the side, says Drift Arms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13

Drift Armstrong advises that If you mean business wear a business suit when calling upon a girl. On this basis a young man naturally would be a bit chary of calling in frock coat lest he intended marrying the girl. San Antonio Express.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-13
What We Get for Running a Blonde

Column.
 Montgomery Nov. 10. Mir. Driftwood Armstrong:
 I am very much interested in your column. always turn to it and the Society Page. But shouldn't you be more cosmopolitan, to cater to all? Hasn't 1t ever occurred to you to deifv poetically grey eyes and brown ones?
 Grey Eyes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

At the Third Congregational church tomorrow morning the Rev U de Hart Gulick and John Tender son who attended the Congregational convention in Worcester during the week will make a report. In the ev- ening MT Gulick will preach "On the Mountain and Below It..
 The regular meeting of the Brooklyn Improvement society was not held last evening. Because Of the inclement weather and owing to the fact that no business of importance was to be transacted not more than half a dozen members put in an ap- pearance. The members feel almost satisfied now that they have practic- ally secured the extension of Clark street and are resting on their laurels for a time.
 The residents of Edward street are wondering whether the present administration is going to improve the street in any way the coming two years. For a number of years the taxpayers have been trying to have the street fixed, but they have tried in vain. The board of works would listen to the demands, but after the meetings evidently thought no more about them, for nothing ever came of the efforts of the property owners on said street It is about time some- thing was done on this street.
 Bristol will be taken by storm this evening when delegation from this city and New Britain will be present in the armory to see the game between the All Stars of the Hard ware town and the Brooklyn team of Waterbury. It is the first of series of games for the amateur champion ship of the state and purse of $1OO. The Brooklyn team, strengthened by the addition of "Fido" Sutton who will guard the cage, should be able to get away with the game, although the New Britains have improved since their last game in this city. A couple of hundred are expected to go from Waterbury to witness the con- test.
 If you have to suffer from any of the ills that flesh is heir to, it may be necessary to see a doctor. The next important thing is to get your prescription filled where you are sure of careful attention and pure drugs. Walker, the Brooklyn druggist, fills the bill in this re- spect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
c. W. A. CONCERT.
Excellent Programme Prepared for
 Sunday Evening, March 15.

It will be q large audience that will gather at Jacques Opera house Sunday evening, March 10, on the oc- casion of the annual concert of the Catholic Women's association. This concert is always well attended, the capacity of Jacques Opera house be- ing tested to the limit last year, and this year most attractive entertain ment is provided. One number after another that has been added to the programme since it was first started has seemed more and more attractive. Derwin's orchestra, which will fur nish music to intersperse the various numbers of the evening, the playing of Miss Mulligan as a solo number, the singing of some well known peo- pie, the reciting of selections which should always have the prominent place on an evening of this sort, and the unusually clever little sketch which is to be given by John H. Cas- sidy, William J. Shanahan and Miss Auber, under the direction of Thomas M. Freney in an array of entertain ment that will be well worth the price of admission. The tickets are to be exchanged on Thursday morning at Jacques Opera house, reserved seats being 35c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
TIMELY TOPICS. :

Mailhiot has a new line of spring house wrappers at s1 and s1.10.
 The prices quoted by Reid & Hughes are good for tonight only and are worth looking up.
 Dallas gives good floral work for the money asked. Pieces made from s1 up.
 Special prices for tonight at Mil Ter & Peck's. Three good bargains in black taffeta silk.
 Sheet music at low prices at the Fulton Music Co.'S. Merry Widow Gems 12hc.
 The Harvard sack suit for young men at Jones, Morgan & Co.'S, SIP to s25.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland will have special bargains for to-night's pa irons.
 J. B. Mullings & Son have trunks for travellers. hunters and bags and cases to suit everybody.
 The Hampson-sellew Co is showing handsome line of bedroom, dining and parlor suits.
 Fenner has a special for Tuesday that will be much sought for. Cups and saucers 71kc.
 See the Emerson shoe at J. C. Jackie & Sons and hear them ex- plain its merits.
 Curran's have many bargains for those seeking them this evening. Look up the ad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
MESSENGERS STRIKE
N0t Satisfied With Wages Given
 by American District Co.

Ten boys employed as "sappies'' by the American District Telegraph and Messenger company went on strike this morning for more wages. They claim they are unable to make more than $2 Il week at the present scale of wages and since Manager Bowler did not give them raise, they quit
 Manager Michael Bowler says there is no trouble at the office, although he is in quest of boys.
 The strikers, eight strong, encoun- tered a reporter this morning and im- mediately started to relate their troubles. I've receive only cent and three-quarters on q message,' said one. We might have to walk to Town Plot, but unless we were tip ped, we only got the cent and three- quarters And dere is not much tipping in dis town chimed in on- other of the 'sappies." We asked for an increase in pay, i've were sat isfied with three cents message) but there was nothing doing, so we dug. Unless we get more coin, we don't go back"
 "Who is taking the messages this morning" asked the scribe.
 Guess Manager Bowler is the sap pie to-day" he answered.
 The boys who went out include c. Malley, H. and W. Roach, A. Marco, James Corcoran, 1T. Cooke, NJ. Fal- lon and M. Shea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
SAVE THE PARTRIDGE.
Close Season for Five Years Is Advo-
 eated.

Bolton, March 7.-Partridge have been as scarce in Massachusetts as in this state during the past year and petitions are now before the legislature in regard to a shorter season on game birds. A B. F. Kim ney is a veteran sportsman of WOr- eester county and is we'll known for his interest in all kinds of game. as we'll as the fox which he has hunted for many years. He thinks that a shorter. or even a close season, on the existing conditions.
 Experts in the bureau of animal industry here investigated the req son and find that 1t Is due to a viru- lent bacillus of intestinal origin and has many points of resemblance to sO-called grouse disease. which so often devastates the mOors of Eng land and Scotland. He says that there should be an earnest endeavor to prevent quail disease from estab- fishing itself in the United States.
 Whatever # may be. a disease. ur a strange migration. 1t Is plain iO these who live in the country the year around that if they are to have any partridge or quail left in the woods. the seasons of hunting will have to be much shorter. Two months is a long time in which to shoo; OlT these birds. nowadays, when trolley lines run everywherp and access is much easier to the woods for more hunters than formerly As the popuIation of the state has increased. so has the number Of hunters. The efficiency of fire arms Is more marked It seems plain. when one stops to think of the matter. that every year morc birds must have been Killed oT. leaving a smaller number each yezr to fight against climatic conditions aui lad Ink. whErh all kinds of wud game have as well as men
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
SYRIAN HELD UP
Belonged in Waterbury and
 Was ReIived of $50.

Bristol, March 7.-Isaac George Shaker, Syrian, who says he be- longs in Waterbury, reported to the police to-day that he was held up by four Italians between here and Terryville this morning and robbed of $50 and part of the wares in his pack. He was stopped by the Ital- ians, knocked down and dragged into railroad shanty, where he was bound and gagged. After taking all the money in his clothes and rifling his pack, the highwaymen left him. He succeeded in getting loose and hurried to this place, where he re- ported his loss. He could not de- scribe any of his assailants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
SOCIAL AND FRATERNhL.
Events of Interest to a Number of
 Local People.

A-oSuI Il SopiCs
 Sheridan council, N. E. O. F., in- itiated four new members at it's meeting last night. On Tuesday evening at Speedwell hall, Myrtle Temple No 3, Pythian Sisters, will give a card party and dance. A feature during the evening will be an auction of homemade cake. Lalliers orchestra has been engaged to furnish music for dancing.
 The United Spanish War Veterans of Colonel F. II. Liscum camp, No F, Department of Connecticut, held their weekly meeting last evening at the rooms, los Bank street. The lodge is trying to locate the families in this city who had relatives who fought in the Spanish war and any information as to the number of their plots in the local cemeteries will be gladly accept ed by Charles F. Wood, at his home, 1616 North Main street.
 At meeting of Speedwell lodge, K. of r. last night it was voted to accept an invitation from America lodge of New Haven to witness the exemplifcation of the rank of knight on number of candidates on the evening of March 26. Edward E. Con- dit. George Wells and Charles Blake ley were appointed to make all neces- sary arrangements for the trip. Will liam Laird of Maryland was present and delivered short address.
 At the annual meeting of tha Rose Hill Volunteer Hose Co last night, the following officers were elected: Fore man, William Laffin; first assistant. James Downey; second assistant. Thomas F. Fitzgerald: secretary. John Gaffney; steward, Thomas r. FitZ- gerald; treasurer. James Coughlan: house committee, Thomas NJ. Fitzger- ald, John Thompson, Timothy O'Con- nell: finance committee. John ]. Kelly, owen Cavanaugh and Patrick Cayan- augh.
 Court Adelphia. 1888 of the Inde- pendent Order of Forcstcrs, will cele- brate its second regular session ny several interesting features. The batch of new candidates will be treat ed to the goat riding parade under the direction of the Hartford degree team, an event somewhat new to the members of the order in this city. In- vitatlOns have been sent to surround ing courts and it is anticipated that it will he the largest gathering of Independent Foresters ever held in Waterbury. Several prominent official members of the order will be in at- tendance Music will be provided and general good time may be ex- pected.
 The Gamma Kappa Phi gave dance and reception in Ieavenworth hall last night. A programme of eighteen numbers was enjoyed to music furnished by Galipeau's orches- tra. Features of the evening were the leap year and moonlight waltzes. Following is the list of officers of the society: President, W. Sinclair Rrakenridgc; first vice president. IT, wing Minnaman: second vice presi- dent. Hector ]. Dion: secretary. Will liam Stewart: treasurer. Frank X. Minnnman. The committee of ar arrangements was as follows: Irving Minnaman, Cornelius ]. Rettman. Merritt Malthy. ]. Oliver Hewitt. w. Frank Dean. chairman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
BAR ASSOCIATION.
Met to Discuss Proposed Changes fn
 the Court House.

There was a meeting of the Bar association this morning for the pur- pose of discussing proposed changes for the court house building. One of the changes mentioned this morn ing was to have the superior court room on the third floor. the district court room on the second floor and the library on the first. But it is not likely to be carried out More over. 1t is understood that the al terations were agreed upon more than two months ago. It was also considered as to whether there would be only one elevator or two. A committee consisting of Attorneys O'Neill. Bnrpee. Hayes and Kellogg we're appointed to see what could be done in the matter
 Al the meeting it was also votef to request Judge Reed to have the May term Of the superior court an civil business.