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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
MUST co TO ORIENTAL SCHOOLS.
Chinese Children Born in America
 Held to Be Mongolians.

San Francisco, Aug 31.-City Att torney Long has given to the board of education an opinion dealing with the admissibility of native born Chi nese children to the public schools other than schools established for them.
 He holds that the question of na- tivity has no bearing on the matter and that Chinese children are Mon- golians without respect to birth place, but that if special schools of equal standing are not provided for them they are entitled to attend any school.
 The opinion is given in response to query from the board with ref erence to three native born Chinese girls who wanted to attend schools other than Oriental schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
ROOSEVELT WORKS ON SUNDAY He Has To, This Once, to Keep Up
 With the Campaign.

Oyster Bay, August 31.-Theodore Roosevelt broke the Sabbath tonight for the first time since he became president. From 9 o'clock until near ly II he toiled over official papers and campaign correspondence and quit only when t was time to go to bed.
 The president always has observed the Sabbath, and his Sunday nights heretofore have been spent quietly But last night acting Secretary For ster was summoned to Sagamore Hill, and when he rode up in one Of the secret service automobiles he was loaded down with heavy envelopes. When he returned to the executive offices in the village he said he had gone over routine, matters with the president and that there was nothing significant in the nights toiling.
 There has been heavy pressure of official and campaign business of late and 1t is apparent that the pres ident wants to keep up with 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
BUYING THE WIND.
Iceland "Wizards" Who Used to Sell
 to Superstitious Mariners.


 to Superstitious Mariners.
 In the old days of sailing ships it was a common thing for sea captain to "buy the wind' for his voyage. though, strangely enough. the only peo- pie supposed to deal in it were the Icelanders. When a constant success sion of baffiing winds or dead calms had consistently followed ship for more than one cruise. it was not at all unusual for the skipper of biz wind jammer to pay a visit to Iceland for the sole purpose of purchasing wind enough to last him on his next voyage or two.
 Tn every port in Iceland one or more "wind wizards" were to be found. who, were ready to sell favorable wind for the next six months or year to any sea captain willing to invest in some thing he could not see. The sailor, hav- ing found his way to the magician's house, first proceeded to spread out upon the floor the articles offered in payment for the wind-tallow candles. cloth. beads, knives. powder and lead. After good deal of haggling and many times adding to or taking away from the little pile of merchandise be- tween them the price was finally agreed upon, and the captain passed over his handkerchief to the Icelander.
 The wind merchant muttered certain words into 1t, tying knot in the hand kerchlef at the end of each incanta- ton. This was done to keep the magic words from evaporating. When cer- tain number of knots had been tied. the handkerchief was returned to its owner. with a strict charge to keep it knotted and guard it with extraordi- nary care until he arrived at the de- sired port, and at each port knot was to be taken out.
 One old captain had been so bothered with head winds that he kept crying out to the Icelarder to tie another knot in the handkerchief and another and another, so as to be sure of plenty of the wished .for zephyrs. until finally there was no room for any more knots and three knives and thirty candles had been added to the heap on the floor. But when the wind greedy cap- tain was two days at sea terrific gale began to hurl the ship ahead of It. ever increasing in fury. until she plunged along under bare poles. with her nose deep in the brine and tons os water washing her decks. Darker and darker grew the sky. and higher and higher rose the racing. foam crested waves. hammering the laboring vessel with ceaseless blows until her seams began to open under the strain and let In the sea.
 Then. believing be had the devil in his pocket. the badly frightened skip per drew forth the much knotted hand kerchief and threw it overheard Tn C short time the tempest abated. the clouds cleared away. and the waters subsided. but one seaman never again bought wind. He was content with the kind that comes by chance.-New York Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
BOOM FOR DIAZ.
He Is Wanted for President for One
 More Term.

Mexico City, Aug 31.-From the state of San Luis Potosi comes the first boom of the candidacy of Gen eral Diaz for another term as pres ident, the first public announcement of the plan to force upon the presi- dent the acceptance of another term for the completion of the work he has begun. It comes in the form Of a proclamation signed by citizens calling upon the states of the repub- lie to agree upon date, send their delegates to this capital and in spe- cial audience present to the president the claims of the Mexican people upon his services for another term of six years.
 ''The presidential question before the public just now, although it may seem premature" says the proclama- tion, interests the inhabitants O. the republic profoundly. This is not because they are hesitating abou. who should be president, but be- cause they felt quite certain that none of the other candidates no mat ter how popular they might seem to be, would ever reach to the degree of estimation of that of the eminent President Diaz. He is the unique figure in history as ruler who has retained in the public estimation as has happened with the majority of rulers who remain in power; his standing has risen in public affec- tion and respect"
 The elections take place in 1910. President Diaz has said he would not again be candidate. He has served for 30 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
JEwELRY IS MISSING
Private Detectives Have Begun s
 Search for It.

Hamilton, Mass, August 31.-An investigation by number of private detectives and police officials was be- gun today to locate if possible col lection of valuable jewelry which was stolen last night from the summer home of Postmaster Genearl George yon L. Meyer in this town. The ar ticles included number of family jewels much treasured which were contained in small box, diamond necklace, set of black pearls, dia- mond pin and a number of other
 sms.
 geta theft Sas effected while the iaiays was at dinner last evening and was discovered by Postmaster Meyer who found an upstairs room in which the jewelry was kept rifed and disturbed, and later Mrs Meyer found the same state of affairs in her own room. No clue as to the iden- tity of the thief has yet been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Prisoner Killed by Companions.

2 Calcutta, Aug S1.-Gossans, na- tive who was arrested with 30 oth- CTS for complicity in the recent bomb outrages and who turned Kings evil dence, was to-day killed by two fel- low prisoners in cell of the Alipur jail. The evidence given by Gossans revealed widespread rebellious con- spiracy which included plans to as- sassinate the vicsroy, Lord Minto, and other high officials. The revol- vers with which the man was killed were smuggled into the prison by relatives of the other prisoners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
SOCIETY STILL LIVES The Y. M. c. L. A. Has Only Given up
 Its Rooms Temporarily.

. It appears that the announcement of the dissolution of the Catholic Lit erary association was premature. One of the members told reporter to-day that while the society is planning to give up its rooms it has not disbanded and he was not aware that there was any likelihood of such action being taken. It cannot disband while eight members desire to keep it in exis- tence and he felt that between active and honorary members at least twen- ty will refuse to countenance a vote to that effect in case it should be of fered. Besides that if the society should think seriously of going out of business for keeps 1t will give due mo- tice to all the members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
TWO WE'RE KILLED.
Rear End Collision Also Injured Sev.
 eral Other People.

Valentine. Neb, Aug 31.-Georgc Kennedy and Foster Spear were kill ed outright: Malcolm H. Hawkins fatally injured and F. S. Brewer suf- fered burns and bruises as the re- suit of a rear-end collision between two freight trains at Kilgore early to-day. All four were stock men of Norwood, Wyoming, and were riding in the caboose of stock train which was entering siding when a fast freight plunged into. it. The men were all asleep when the accident oc cured.
 Several cars were smashed up and two carloads of sheep were killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
DecIineS to Talk.

Birmingham. Ala. Aug 31.-Prssi- dent T. L. Lewis of the United Nine Workers of America left for Indian apoIis last night. but before his de- parture a statement was given bear ing on the miners strike in Alabama and left in the hands of yice-Presi- dent White and Secretary Ryan. who are still here. The officials decline to give the conteats of the S.aiepent. saying that the miners themselves shall first know what t contains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
The HeIpr.t..

The authors young wife burst in on him joyously.
 ''Oh. Milt." she cried. T know now why the magazine has returned all your stories"
 Milton wiskar seemed to see light.
 "why Is itf" he demanded. with hopeful eagemess.
 Tt is because you have always in- closed stamps said the young wo- man. Haven't you ever read the no tice on the editorial page which says that no MSS. are returned unless stamps are lnclosed. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Druggist Fined.

New London. Aug 31.-William F. Mcbride, druggist, at 4i3 Bank street, was fined s5 and costs by Judge Daniel NJ. Cronin in the police court this morning for intrsetion of the pure food law. A sample of tincture of iodine taken in McBride's store on May 25 by Deputy State Dairy Commissioner Tyler Crutten- den of Norwich was not up to stand ard test. State Dairy Commissioner H. F. Potter appeared against the druggist, who pleaded guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Dewey on the Dolphin.

Newport, R. l., Aug 31.-The United States ship Dolphin, with Ad- miral George Dewey on board, left Newport early to-day for New York. from which city departure will later be made for Washington. Admiral Dewey has been in attendance upon a conference of naval officers here dur ing the past two days and last night was accorded a reception at the naval training station, at which many dis tinguished naval officers were pres ent,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
May Recall Him.

Pekin, China, Aug 31.-The Chi nese government is considering the recall of Wu Ting Sang. the Chinese minister at Washington. on account of recent disclosures on hts part which are believed here to nave been indisereet. The government for some months past had been embar- rassed by the minister's platform and other utterances and his attitude as a public character in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Killed for Her Money.

Mobile, Ala, Aug 31.--M-s Martha Newburn, white woman of Win gate, Miss, WIS killed yesterday and $100 known to have been concealed in her stocking was taken by her slayer. Mike Magi, member of the fishing party to which Mrs Newburn belonged. is missing, and her rela- tives charge him with the crime After cutting the woman's throat the murderer wiped his hands on he, apron and made his escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Bryan Will Write Letters.

New York. Aug 3i.-WillIam J. Bryan will write weekly. until elec- tion time, a letter to be sent to every precinct democratic club in the country. giving advice and sug- gestions as to the line of campaign This was made public to-day by John Tomlinson, head of the bureau of club organizations of the demo- cratis rational committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
I,ryan at St Paul.

St Paul, Aug 31.-William J. Bryan is Minnesota's guest to-day. At breakfast he was entertained at the Minnesota club and he was the guest of honor at luncheon given by National Committeeman Lynch at the Merchant hotel. During the forenoon drizzling rain fell, bur in the afternoon 1t cleared up and on the Minnesota fair grounds he was pt ted by an immense gather ing of people. He delivered an ad- dress anu was cheered repeatedly by thnsa present. A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
New Scont Crnisrr.

Horta. Azores. Aug 31.-The new scout cruiser. Chester. commanded by Commander Henry B. Wilson. ar rived here to-day and later proceed cd on her voyage. Commander Will son said he was delighted with the ship which had a fine passage from TopkinsyiIle and that all on board were well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
ldyII;e Situation.

''They are such ideal chums seem- Ingly.s
 ''Yes, and thereby hangs a tale. TO- nance in real life. They fell in love at first sight and were married right away. and for awhile 1t looked as If there would be no more to the story. But in time their love ripened into sriendship-thlnk of it.-and now they are what you see."-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
strike Called on.

Birmingham, Alabama. Aug 31.- An oficial order. calling oa the strike rf the local miners in the Birmingham district. was issued to all the camps in this section to-day. I; was signed by the president, vice president and seeretary-treasurer of t.e United Mine Workers of Amer fca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Three Prisoners Escane.

Kingston, Mo. Aug 31.-Three prisoners pried apart the bars of the county jail last night and escaped. Three other prisoners, among them Albert Filley. who is to De hanged September 21 for the murder of his family, declined to leave with the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Boys Fined s5 Each.

New Britain, Aug 31.-ren young men. arrested in poker raid early Sunday morning. were each fined s5 without costs in police court this morning by Judge Cooper, on recom- mendation of Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell. All pleaded guilty tc tine charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Rrnnn Comnanr Anairs.

New York. Aug S1.-The state ment of the assets and liabilities of the 4. O. Brown Co was made known to-day. The statement to-day gives assets of more than four ard one half million and liabilities of less than four million, which leaves more than s5O0,000 good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
onened steady To-day.

London. August si--American se- curities opened steady to-day First prices were about unchanged from Saturdays New York closing. Later St Paul and Reading advanced half point. but the rest of the market remained unchanged from the open ing level
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
Roth Ankles Broken.

Thompsonville, Aug 31.-vincenfs Mistreteo, an Italian laborer, fel from roof here to-day, distancee of thirty feet. He had both ankles1 dislocated and suffered other in-. juries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31

A long ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic states is producing cool. pleasant weather in the eastern sec tions.
 A trough of low pressure extend fnF.from Texas northward to the upper Mississippi valley Is produe- ing cloudy weather with local show CTS In the western sections
 The temperature Is hiEh in the Mi<siszippl valley and central sec tIons and Ia rising slowly in the eastern sections-
 Conditions favor for this kxieinifT fair weather with rising e~fra- turt ct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
For Japanese Government.

Leghorn. Aug 31.--It is reported that the armored cruiser of 10000 tons, a sistership of the Italian cruis- CTS Pisa and Amalfi, being built by the Orlando dock yard here, is in tended for the Japanese government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
la N.rf..

~Yes." remarked Mrs. Malaprop- Par tington. we had a lovely time in Ven Ice There are no cabs there. you know. because the streets are all full of water. One hires a chandelier and he rows you about in a dongola.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
pre..,es Of Mind.

Few possess the quickuess of thought and action characteristic of the coster- moneer's wife who exclaimed. -She sad I wasn't a loidy. she did and the nezf minute I 'ad 'er 'esd Ia the gut fzr--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
Order Fixing Date for Showing oppo-
sition to DISCHARGE.


In the United States District Court,
Southern District of Iowa, Central
Division
In the matter of James Martin Christy.
Bankrupt, in Bankruptcy.
On this 2Sth day of January, A. ID.
1908, on fling and reading the petition
of the above named bankrupt for his
discharge herein, it is
Ordered. that the 18th day Of Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1908, at 10 o'clock "a. m, be,
and the same is hereby fixed as the
date on or before which all creditors
of. and all other persons interested in
said estate and in the matter of the
discharge in bankruptcy of the said
bankrupt. shall If they desire TO OPP
pose the same. file in my office at Des
MONIES. in said district. their appear
ance. in writing in opposition to the
granting of said discharge; and also
within ten days thereafter file in my
said office specifications of the grounds
of said opposition.
WITNESS my hand hereto at my
office in DeS Moines, Iowa. the day
and date herein first above written.
S S. ETHRIDGE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
HELEN NoRTHUP DEAD.
Little Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. e
Northup Dies This Afternoon

Helen Eugene Northup. aged II
years, the elder daughter Of City So
licitor and Mrs. +. T.. Northup. died
at the home of her parents. COS West
State street, at L.: 10 o'clock this aft
ernoon of general sarcoma. Death fol-
lowed a sickness lasting thru several
years. and which grew so severe that
for weeks her life had been despaired
of. Operation after operation. to-
tai of no less than nine, We're per-
formed in the hope that the disease
might be checked. but they proved of
no avail
Helen Northup was born in this city
Oct. ;. 1896. She proved a heroine in
her long suffering. and she was a child
beloved by parents and schoomates.
She leaves one brother. Richard and
one sister, Esther. in addition to her
parents.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
LUMBER COMPANY ASSIGNS.
S. c. Lee Company, Doing Business in
Vancleve, Is lnso\yent.

An assignment of the S. c. Lee Lum
Der Co, with headquarters in Des
Moines, and with branches in various
Iowa counties, today filed an assign
ment with the county recorder. The
assignment is for the benefit of cred
itorS, and includes all of the COM
pany's property. The assignment is
made to S. A. Merrill, of Des Moines
The company has had branches i'll
Greene, Calhoun and Madison and this
county. in addition to Des Moines. In
the petition filed in Des Moines yes
terday the companys liabilities are
given as s27,639.61, and its assets $31.-
1892. The creditors are the Citizens
National bank, of Des Moines. which
holds three notes aggregating $14.114;
c. c. Cole. S1.700: c. w. Hull & Co.
Omaha S2S029 and the Red River
Lumber Company. $500. The assign
ment is recorded here because of the
firm having a yard at Nancleve.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
Dissolution Notice.

MarShalltown, Iowa. Jan. 18th. 1908.
The partnership heretofore existing
between Albert j. Pratt and Orlando
Baxter. 0lnoWn as Pratt & BaNter)
has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent Mr.. Pratt retiring from the
firm. and Orlando Baxter assumes all
outstanding Indebtedness. and receipts
for all money paid the old firm.
ALBERT ]. PRATT
ORLANDO BANTER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
PRATT & BAXTER DISSOLVE.
Ladies' Furnishings Firm Will Here
after Be Conducted by Orlando Bax-

IETs
The firm of Pratt & Baxter ladies'
furnishings, doing business in the
fremont block, was today dissolved,
Mr.. Baxter succeeding to the business.
Mr.. Pratt's retirement from the firm is
due to the illness of brother, at
Griggsville, ILL.,. who has been an in
valid for some time, and is now rap
idly failing. 1t was the brothers wish
that the MarshalltoWn brother should
be with him, and Mr.. Pratt considered
that his presence at Griggsville was a
matter of duty Mr. Baxter today took
out new lease for the building he is
in, effective for three years, with a
privilege Of five. The firm has done
a nice business and Mr. Baxter intends
to build up a bigger one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
ORLANDO BANTER.
To Fumioate School

Rural school No. ], of Liscomb
township which has been closed on
account of a smallpox scare in that
is to be fumigated and
opened for school next Monday, or as
soon thereafter as teacher can be
secured to take the place of Miss Ed
18th Early who is under quarantine be-
cause of being i'll.
school No. ), of Timber Creek town
ship is also closed because it has no
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
ANDREWS GETS DIVORCE.
Former Marshalltown Barber Secure
- Az

Former Marshalltown Barber Secures
Decree in Minneapolis Court.
Isaac f. Andrews. former we'll
known barber of the city, now of Min
neapolis, has been granted a decree OF
divorce from his wife. Mrs Clara L..
Andrews. who lives here. on the
ground of dcsertion. The decree was
signed on january IA. in the Hennepin
county district court. Mrs Andrews
prio, to her marriage. was Miss Clara
IloeCl. of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
CHARLES HARMON WANTED.
Letter of Inquiry Tells of Sisters
Death at Colby, kas.

A letter written by Mrs. r.. c. Will
cox, of Colby, kas., and addressed to
the clery of courts, asks for the ad-
dress of Charles Harmon, who is sup
posed to be living in the county. The
letter was dated January 26, and says
that Mr.. Harmon's sister died in Col
by the day before the letter was writ
ten. The purpose of the letter was to
notify him of the fact. Clerk of Courts
II. c. Lounsberry has made inquiries,
but has not been able to find Harmon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29
Bank Transfers Property.

Ihc DobbIn Z WhitsOn bank, OF
State Center, has transferred to the
First National bank. of state Center,
property in State Center described as
the west half of lot 4. and the east
half of lot ), block IL, The price given
i'm the deed is $500. The Dobbn Il
Whitson bank was rcorganized into
the First National
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-29

kemDlcS mowers are always Wei
come.
The celebrated william Kelly's Fa-
modern. ,lp-to- date mill where they
use only the best recleaned. hard wheat
and where their motto is cleanliness
and quality" Every sack of 'kelly's
Famous" is guaranteed to please you or
your money refunded. Ask your gro
Ger for it,
For Sale Well improved 40 acre
farm. 2i2 miles from Haverhil. Seven
room house, new barn. hog house, dou
bic corn crib and wagon she'd hen
house. granary and machine shed.
Fenced and cross fenced. also $40 rods
hog tight fence on farm. See us for
price and terms. Bennett & Binford.
over 80 West Main street.
Rev J. Wesley Nell for several
years a Well known Methodist clergy
man at Valley Junction. and son of
Rev. Il. f. Nell. of this city is on
his way home from India. where he
has been doing missionary work. Rev.
Mr.. Mell's health has broken down and
he now intends to remain in the
United States for some time, or until
he can recuperate sufficiently to per-
nit him again taking up the work in
the foreign field. Mr.. Nell recently
contracted a fever. which left him
weak and in such a physical condition
that he was not able to make d recoV-
cry in that climate