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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01

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Are high local federal officials in
'volyed in the Chinese smuggling scan
dal unearthed by secret service detect
ives on information furnished by the
United States immigration commission?
That is question to which only an in
ferential reply is to be obtained from
those who know, but the answer I'M
pied, 1t would seem, is plain.
Neither denial nor direct confirma-
ton of the charges that many Chinese
were being smuggled over the Mexican
border by two organized bands, one of
which included in it's membership
many higher ups" of the federal inn
migration service, would be given yes
terday by Prof. jeremiah w. jerks of
the United States immigration commits
sion, who is supposed to have been at
the head of the investigation.
REFUSES ANY DISCUSSION
Il must refuse positively to discuss
the matter said Professor jerks. when
interviewed by Call reporter. Il
must say that the story is very largely
imagination
Then, will you deny it?" he was
asked.
No I will not l cannot discuss the
1NSJNtI at dAi- dIil lO MAKE my ItpOIt
10 congress and not to newspapers"
VIII you answer question to this
extent?' the interviewer persisted.
VIII you say that no local federal Off
Gals are involved criminally in any
chinese smuggling operations you may
nave discovered? Charges have been
made against the service, and if you
have found no evidence of corruption
it seems that, in justice to the officials
accused, you should say so, if you know
the charges to be groundless. Can you
not make statement as to that?"
TOO MANY FACTIONS HERE
No, | Will not talk about it. There
are too many factions here for me to
make any charges against any local of
hclals. do not want to become en-
broiied in any controversy" was his sig
niflcant answer. IF you will mention
speclhcally any individual L will an
swer yes or no, however" he added.
Prof. Fernando Sanford, who is asso-
Grated In the immigration service with
PROFESSOR jerks, who was present, re-
fused to make a statement, declaring
that the latter would be the Spokesman
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
Try Murine Eye Remedy

For Red. Weak. Weary. Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-It Soothes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01

special preparations are: Cough Ginger. Tea and
Herbs for Colds and Opium AbstainerNs Food.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-01
Stylish Neckwear in Fall Patterns
Mems S Golf Shirts Soc
Percales and madras cloth in light medium and

dark colors5 also plain
and plated chambrays.
These shirts are cut
full width and well
made; in the lot are
values TO 75c each; all
sizes, IA to IN.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
PROBATE COURT NOTES.

Judge Addis has appointed B. J. Em- mons administrator on the estate of An toni GvboWski.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
The NeWtOWn Bee.
 Ne wtown Friday. June 26. 1908.
New Milford.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 NOTES.

The babies baptized last Sunday were James Bennett Marsh, Frederick Re- were Hoyt, Mary Bostwick Berry and Burton Edwin Green. IA
 The annual collection for the Congre- gational Home Missionary Society tax en two weeks and subsequent addi- tions amount to S95.2l as against S7l. 36 last year, while the collection for the Congregational Sunday School and Pub fishing Society, taken last Sunday, amounted to S4l.24, an increase over last years.
 The superintendent of the Junior c. E. Society, and the pastor of the church wish to thank the following gentlemen for placing their autos at the disposal of the young people and for taking them to Lake Waramaug George T. Soule, James Marsh, Will liam M. Keeler, Robert J. Dunlap, Jo- seph H. Nettleton, J. Edwin Hunger ford. Phineas E. Clark and W. G. Green. It was an enjoyable occasion, we'll planned and excellently carried out. ......=-..
 A Mothers Meeting" under the auspices of the W. c. T. U., will be held at the home of Mrs Will Wright on Friday at 3 p. m. N
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

The Epworth league will hold an ice cream sale on Saturday evening, June 27.
 Miss Susie Hatch is in Brooklyn hospital.
 Frank Cable and wife are at Mrs Cables. ... :"
 Miss Marion Underhill has returned from visiting friends in New York.
 Mrs Gilbert Newton and Mrs Russ of Schenectady, N. r., are with Mrs E. H. Minehardt for a time.
 Charles Wilkinson and family of Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests of E. Da- kin and family.
 Miss Bessie Soule is at her home in this place for the summer vacation.
 Mrs Adams and children of Canaan were at her parents, MT and Mrs E. Hatch, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Rev Harris K. Smith has arranged { series of quarter hour sermons or Summer Evenings With Christ, with the following topics:
 June 28:: "The Tempter Came" ~
 July 5. Many went back. Will ye also go away?"
 July l2: "They took Him; but He escaped"
 July l9: Master, what shall we dol"
 July 26: Whence knowest Thou mel"
 August 2: What hast Thou done? Art Thou a King?"
 August g: "Jesus baptized and praying, Heaven was opened"
 August 16: ''He took Bread, blessed, brake, and gave"
 August 23: Father. forgive them. "
 August 30: When they had sung a hymn"
 John Hannon, the up-to-date decorat. CT and painter, is decorating the inter. for and exterior of the residence of Dr c. B. Blackman. Mir Hannon has put up .''corking good" job as Roosevelt would say.
 The will of Orrin Roberts was admit. ed to probate by Judge Addis, Satur- day. Mrs Roberts was appointed as executrix. She is the sole legatee save s100 given to the New Milford Cemetery association. 7
 Rev and Mrs F. A. Johnson have been passing a week with Mrs Henry Ives.
 c. A. Trowbridge, who has been in New York for a few months, returned to New Milford, Monday.
 From this time on a line of fresh vegetables from the gardens of Nathan l. Root will be on sale at the store off Charles l. Leach.
 Miss Carrie R. Towns and Mrs Will liam H. 0uttrim of Swampseott, Mass are guests of the Rev and Mrs G. H Johnson for few days.
 Rev Mir Plumb attended the meetirp of the Hartford Archdeaconry. Tues. day of last week, having been invited to preach sermon at their meeting,
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

A regular meeting of Palm Rebekah lodge will be held Wednesday evening, July l., as5@.
 Officers of Good Shepherd lodge, No. 65, l. o. o. F., will be installed by District Deputy Myron Patchen, Thursday evening, July 2. Refresh ments will be served.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-26
HAD POCKET PICKED.

George Grihing was unfortunate enough to have his pocket picked in the Danbury depot. Saturday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
DANCER FROM FIRE
 PRACTICALLY OVER,
Flames Pass hOrthward Into
 Uninhabited Region.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 6.-Turning away from the scorched and panic stricken town of East Kootenai, the great forest fire which has been ter rorizing the people of Elk River val ley, in Canada, for several days has rolled toward the north and swept over the mountains into an almost un- inhabited region.
 Michel, which seemed doomed, is safe. Hosmer and Crows Nest are out of danger unless the wind whirls toward the south again.
 Late reports from authentic sources state that the new part of Michel, which was half mile west of the old town and had about twenty-five or thirty miners homes, was destroyed by fire, with no one seriously injured. The inhabitants had time to leave their homes before the flames got un- der headway and are safe at the old town.
 According to direct telegraphic re- ports, the danger seems practically to have passed. The total loss of life in the burned area is now placed at thirty-eight. and the property damage is estimated at between $5,OO0, 900 and S6.OO0,0 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
GREAT WORK BEGUN.
Land Condemned For Canal From
 Great Lakes to South Atlantic.

Raleigh. N. C., Aug. 6.-Orders in seven cases of condemned lands for right of way for the inland waterway from Pamlico sound to Beaufort harbor were signed by Judge Thomas R. Pur- Tell in the federal court for the east ern district of North Carolina.
 This starts the work on the great in- land waterway that will eventually give an inland water route to com merce from the great lakes and Bos- ton to North Carolina at least, south of the dread Hatteras and perhaps to Florida. This will be the first link in the gigantic chain of canals.
 The contract has been let for the con. struction of this portion of the inland waterway, and under the contract the work Is to be commenced Dec. i. There will be about sixteen miles of cut. This canal will probably be dug before the deepening of Beaufort har. bOr. The inland waterway will 20 on Pamlico river, Neuses sriver. Core creek cut out into Beaufort harbor. Con gress at it's last session appropriated s5JO.000 with which to begin the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
Hitchcock and cortelyou Look Over
 Situation In New York.

SituattoH tH NeW roTks
 New York, Aug. 6.-An important conference between Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican na- tional committee and George Bruce Cortelyou, secretary of the treasury, who managed the / Republican cam paign four years ago, was held at the Manhattan hotel. In addition to talk ing with Mir. Hitchcock about the po- litical situation generally throughout the country, Secretary Cortelyou is thought to have taken up the govern orship question in New York state.
 At one time the head of the treas ury department was accredited in po- litical circles here with being an as- pirant for the Republican nomination, and he was thought to be favored by some of the state leaders who have opposed the renomination of Hughes. He could not be seen, and Mir. Hitch cock declined to say what had been talked about beyond admitting that he had heard great deal more about the state question. He declared that he had not expressed an opinion nor of- fered suggestion on the subject him. self and that his part had been that of listener.
 Representatives Bonnet and Parsons, the latter chairman of the New York county Republican committee, were with Mir. Hitchcock for some time, their mission being the discussion of the gubernatorial nomination. Mir. Hitchcock said that every day brings to his office large amount of corre- spondence on the subject of the gov- ernorship. So far as can be learned the governor has not sent any delega- tions to national headquarters to speak in his behalf
 Chairman Hitchcock also had con- ferences with Congressman George A. Pearre of Maryland and Congress- man C. B. Slemp of Virginia. James T. McCleary. former congressman from Minnesota, who is a candidate for his old place, but is filling fin as second assistant postmaster general. was also a caller upon Mir. Hitchcock. He brought good news, he said, from Min nesota,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06

, motors were strewn about, blackened and burned scraps.
 Officers rushed forward and found that several soldiers had been hurt. The four engineers who had occupied the forward platform of the airship 1 had escaped dsath, but were suffering from injuries. They were taken to a hospital.
 Airship the Work of a Lifetime.
 Count Zeppelin has devoted his life time and his personal fortune to the development of his airships The ves- sel that was lost wxy the fourth he constructed. When his own money had become exhausted sGe German reichstag voted him $125,s0O to con duct further experiments, and No. 4 was the result. The German govern ment agreed to purchase this ship on condition that it fulfill certain requirs- ments, the principal one being that it remained in the air twenty-four hours and land on terra firma
 The airship was 443 feet long, with a diameter of about forty-five feet. It tapered to blunt point at the bow. while at the stern were various rud- ders and frames used in steering. It was fitted underneath with two inde- pendent platforms. each carrying motor capable of developing 40 horse power. As many as sixteen passen- gers had been taken aloft at one time. Sleeping accommodations were pro- vfded for the crew, and an apparatus was installed for the dispatch and re- ceipt of wireless telegraph messages. The fnflating gas was distributed among sixteen separate interior com partments. which were contained with in the outer rigid envelope of alumi- mum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
STRIKE ON CANADIAN PACIFIC
Twelve Thousand Union Mechanics
 Lay Down Their Tools.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 6. - Union shopmen employed by the Canadian Pacific railway struck in all shops on the system from Atlantic to the Pa eiflc, and all shops are idle. It is esti- mated that 12.000 men went out. the largest number being 2.5O0 in Mont real. Fifteen hundred are quiet at Winnipeg. Two thousand men left work between Fort William and van- couver. all at the dictates of the ex- ecutive committee of the various unions affected. Even old workmen in line for pensions went home, and it seems to be the most extensive strike in the history of railway shops in Can ada.
 The Canadian Pacific railway of- ficials' view is that the finding of a conciliatory board. appointed at the re. quest of the men. should be bindi-g on the men. The Canadian Pacific rail- way not only did not seek arbitration, but believing the board to he hostile to the company withdrew their repre- sentatives. and the government ap- pointed another arbitrator to represent the company.
 Despite these facts the boards find. ing was accepted by the Canadian Pa cifc railway under protest. and the company's officers are surprised at the refusal of the men to acquiesce. The railroad officers say that the men must be bound by the findings just as they are. but they hold that the mems re- fusal strengthens their position. as the Canadian Pacific railway was not sat is6ed itself with the decision of the board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
SEEKS HER CHILD
 FOURTEEN YEARS
Mother, Once Poor, Now
 Rich, Wants Her Son.
TAKEN BY HER HUSBAND

He Placed Infant In Founding Asylum
 When It Was Three Years Old.
 Court Orders Inquiry to Determine
 Youngsters Present Whereabouts.
 Woman Tells How She Amassed For
 tune Which She Is Willing to Spend
 to Find Boy.
 New York, Aug. GA remarkable case of mothers love for her first born was revealed before Justice Greenbaum in the supreme court when Mrs. Anna Klugman of East New York appealed for aid in recovering her child. which. she alleges, was stolen fourteen years ago. She declared the baby had been taken from her when it was three weeks old by Samuel Ock- stein, her first husband, and placed in the New York Founding asylum.
 In 1893 Mrs. Klugman landed at the immigrant station, Ellis island, from Roumania. She could neither read, write nor speak English. A few days later she met Ockstein and was mar ried. A year later the child was born. Now, although but thirty-three years old, she is reported to be worth a quarter of a million dollars in New York real estate.
 In the lapse of years the woman has travelled the length and breadth of America and Canada in search of her son.
 Woman Tells Her Life Story.
 The court ruled in favor of the moth- CT by deciding that the matter shall be heard before a referee and that in quiry shall be made to show why the New York Founding asylum shall not reveal the whereabouts of the boy.
 Mrs. Klugman in an interview told the following story of her life after the of her baby:
 q was crazed with grief. I could not speak English and did not know enough to inform the police. My neigh bors told me to look through the Jew ish orphanages, and for year I spent all the time I was not working in this manner. Finally I saved hundred dollars. With this I got an option on a piece of property and sold the option for $200. This was my start, and I then commenced to speculate in real estate in the hope of getting enough money to search for the baby. Tn two years had s1.O0o. and 1t was then I met my second husband. In a few years more we had plenty of money. We have crossed the continent several times in our search.
 "A month ago I met my first hus- band while walking along Brook ave- nue in the Bronx. I demanded to know where he had put the child. When he attempted to get away from me I struck him several times. He then told me he had placed the child in the asylum the day after taking 1t from me and had never seen it since. 1 will spend every cent have if nec- essary to get the child back"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
THE 4LAsT SUPPER"
Singular Story of the Masterpiece of
 Leonardo da Ninci.

Singular Story of the Masterpiees Of
 Leonardo da Vinei.
 Moldering away on the wall of the old monastery in Milan. Italy, hangs the famous Last Supper" of Leonardo da vinci. Like every masterpiece, the painting required many years of pa- tient labor. and as result of that labor it is perfect in its naturalness of expression and sublime in its story of love. In addition to these qualities, 1t has an incident in its history that contributes not little toward making it the great teacher that 1t is.
 ] It is said that the artist, in painting the faces of the apostles, studied the countenances of good men whom he knew. When, however, he was ready to paint the face of Jesus in the pie ture he could find none that would satisfy his conception. The face that would serve as model for the face of Christ must be dignifed in its sim plicity and majestic in its sweetness. After several years of careful search the painter happened to meet one, Pietro Bandinelli, a choir boy of ex- quisite voice. belonging to the cathe- dral. Being struck by the beautiful features and tender manner that be- spoke an angelic soul, the artist in- duced the boy to be the study for the painting of the face of Jesus.
 All was done most carefully and reverently. but the picture was as yet incomplete, for the face of Judas was absent. Again the painter. with the zeal of a true lover of his art. set about in search of countenance that might serve for the face of the traitor. Some years passed before his search was re- warded and the picture finally com pleted. As the artist was about to dis miss the miserable and degraded wretch who had been his awful choice the man looked up at him and said, You have painted me before" Hor- rified and dumb with amazement, the painter learned that the man was Pie tro Bandinelli. During those interven- ing years Pietro had been at Rome studying music. had met with evil companions had given himself up to drinking and gambling. had fallen into shameful dissipation and crime. The face that now was the model for the face of Judas had once been the model for the face of Christ. - Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
snassins Salmon in Alaska.

|. I saw Indians on the Ohilcat river fishing day and night. The fisherman walked along the bank carrying a pole on the end of which was a barbless steel hook.
 Tossing the hook end of the pole into the stream. he turned it so that the elbow rested on the bottom. Then he gently drew the pole back and forth. and when he felt fish strike the shaft he knew that salmon was prob- ably crossing over the pole. so he gave it quick jerk, drove the hook Into the fish's side and hauled 1t up on the bank.
 This is called snagging salmon.-For- est and Stream.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
JOHNSON TO TAKE STUMP.
Minnesotan to Speak For Bryan-Lat-
 ter Issues Appeal For Funds.

Minnesotan 70 opeak For bryan-Iat- 1 ter Issues Appeal For Funds. [ Lincoln, Neb, Aug. 6. - Frank E. Lynch of St. Paul. Democratic nation al committeeman from Minnesota and manager of Governor Johnson's cam paign for the nomination in the Den yer convention, was a visitor to Mir. Bryan.
 Mir. Lynch's presence at Fairyiew was at the special request of Mir Bry- an He lost no time in conveying to the Democratic nominee Governor Johnson's assurance of loyal support of the ticket and his intention to take the stump in Bryan's behalf.
 There is no animosity toward Bry- an in Minnesota" said Lynch. While do not predict that the Democrats will carry Minnesota this year, think they have good chance"
 In formal statement the candidate says that in his speech at the notifica ton he will not attempt to enter into a general discussion of all the issues.
 'The notification speech" said Mir. Bryan, will deal with but few ques- tions Having letter of acceptance to write later and several speeches to make on important topics, such as the tariff and the trusts, the banking ques- tion, the labor question, imperialism, etc, it was not necessary to include them in this speech, and could not have done justice to any one question if had treated of a number.
 Our platform declared the overshad- owing question to be Shall the people rule?' and in this speech take up the conditions and endeavor to show what has produced those conditions and how they can be remedied and how the peo- pie can be put in control of their own government.
 ''The only other question is the measure of rewards the aim of all just government being to secure to each individual the reward to which his work entities him." l,
 MT. Bryan caused to be given out for publication an appeal for campaign contributions based on the Democratic party's stand on the questions of tariff revision, the trusts. popular election of senators, publicity of campaign con- tributions, an income tax, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
General Msrkess.

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
Ts sunpre.. eI.sk H.na.

New York. Aug 5.-Representatfves of most of the leading Italian societies many of them Italian bankers and importers-met to organize a society for the suppression of violence. par ticularly by members of the Black Hand A committee of fifty on ways and means was appointed Fully a dozen men who attended the meeting have received letters demanding mon ey on threats of violence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
A u.- p;r.,,.

Mrs. Nursch-I tod Widow Downes to send her boz to you and you'd gire him s position MT. Nurich-weII. didn't give him DO position. He came with q note from her. au' she said fn the note T must snd employment for ny eoy. evea if be vorks for . usrs pitzncs-r Ths nerve of Der csIIiz' zs -a mere pit1ance--P1aadelphis Prs42
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
P.nnsys Pr.,id.r, to k..p Job

Philadelphia. Aug. 6.-At the office of the Pennsylvania railroad it was stated that there is absolutely no foun- dation for the report of general changes fin the executive force of the company. The report of President Nc Crea's resignation was also declared to be ridiculous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-06
Dies as He Waits For Speech.

Los Angeles. Cal. Aug. GO. T. Pratt. a physician of this city. expired in the Temple auditorium. surrounded by nearly 2OO0 persons who had gath cred for the purpose of hearing Alton B. Parker of New York open the na- tional Democratic campaign in Califor- mia. Dr. Pratt was with friends. and the speaking had not been begun when be was seen to lurch forward, and in a few minutes he was dead.