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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

Before the election Governor
Glenn is reported to have said that
North Carolina would go Democratic
by $4,000 majority. Mr.. Glenn may
make a good Sunday-school lecturer,
among the prophets.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

If Mr.. Bryan expects to get the
Democratic nomination for President
in 1912, he must expect to get it
without the support of New York,
for he has practically read Tam
many Hall out of the party.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

Before the election Bryan said
this was q Democratic year. If this
was a Democratic year, what will we
do for them when a Republican year
rolls around?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

The Democrats are boasting
Champ Clark for leader of the min
Ority in Congress. 1t seems that
only one of the "blood and thunder"
variety will fill the bill for them.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

The Democratic politicians are
having a squaDble over who shall
be the Speaker of the House during
the next session of the Legislature.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

In Yadkin County the Democratic
candidate for the State Senate re-
ceived only thirty-fve votes. Dem
Ocrats are getting very scarce in
Yadkin.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
STANDARD OIL CASE
PETiON FILED m COURT
Case Was f1ied In tho supr~nse Ccart
ef The United STATES sy the pepArt-
nssnt cf Jassice--stasd.~a fSxht-
ing 10 save That 81. .ooo. 600 Fine
ahsch was Imposed hy Jadg~
IAnsiis.

IAntiis.
Washington. d. C.. Nov. sa.-Ths
wording OF the ooyernment's pstlsioa
for writ Of eertioraEl In the cas-. .eee.-
900 Standard OIL Company case which
to-day vas fied In the Supreme CoaFt
of the United States. indicate sha, the
Department OF Jueties ia fully aware
os the Courts practice OF danying SO
per cent OF such petitions. The Court
grants these petitions only when Goa
ssitutionaie questions are Involved.
and the Attoraey-0enerai makes
strong effort 10 have Il appear that
the present case talls within this
category.
Four reaSons for the issuance of
the writ are given. a. follows:
ID II Is highly desirable In the
public interest and to promote jus
tice In the further prosecution and
final determination OF this particular
case considered in and by itself.
CD 1t is indispensable for the in-
struction and advice OF the Govern
ment In the intelligent administra-
ton and enforcement of the laws In
volved.
go II Is necessary for the control
and guidance of the Federal Courts
in disposing OF similar cases now ae-
tually pending. or likely TO arise. In
the near future.
tD The issue of the writ is neces-
sary also in order shat the business
community and the people at large
may be informed and advised as To
the meaning of the law by the judg-
ment of this Court.
Whether" says the petition In
urging the granting Of the writ, "the
Government Is. or is not. right In It's
contentious. we respectfully. but very
earnestly. urge that the court should
issue the writ The case is OF the
first consequence. The principles de-
cided control the entire meaning and
purpose OF the law and impair tbs
underlying policy OF Congress. II. for
example. II Is necessary that the Gov
ernment should prove actual kEowi-
edge by the shipper OF the lawful
rate, the law will be altogether de-
prived of effect against the very ship
pers who violate It. In the view OF
the Government Il Is extremely i'm
portant that the law should be deter
mined and expounded now. at this
stage of the present case. by this
court"
"It." the Attorney-General says,
will not be seriously contended by
this as a criminal case the Court Of
Appeals would have no right to GER
tify any question raised upon this
record" and the contention is made
IL the case could properly be trans
ferred from the lower to the higher
court by means OF certifcation, It can
Just as properly be brought up BY
means OF writ from the higher
court.
The Attorney-General also takes
the position that the Supreme Court
Is vested by law with authority TO
order any case of which authority To
order any case OF which a Circuit
Court OF Appeals has final turisdic-
ton to be brought up by certiorari
and to determine II in the same
manner as IL IL had been taken up
on appeal or writ OF error By the de-
fendant.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

II any member of the Standard
Oil Trust was in favor of the Repub-
Iican candidate for President, they
had poor way of showing It,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

If the head of the Standard Oil
Trust was in favor of Mr.. Taft for
President, he did not contribute any
thing to help conduct his campaign.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

The Hickory Times Mercury puts
it this way:
Governor Glenn says he has quit
politics. We congratulate politics. )"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

The Democrats are of the opIn-
ion that something broke loose in
Georgia on November 3rd. Taft
carried twenty-seven counties in that
State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
Ten Persons Killed in Steamer Ex-
p1oSion.

New Orleans, Nov. 21.-Ten per-
sons are dead and twice as many in
iured in the Mississippi River steam
er II. M. Carter, near Bayou Goula,
about one miles north of New Or
leans.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

Every time any one says anything
about local self-government certain
Democratic politicians have an at
tack of liquor-phobia.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
A HOMICIDE AT DALLAS.

With Chriss Grigg and Stabs Him
in the Heart.
Dallas, N. c., Nov. 21.-A shock
ing homicide occurred here early
last evening when Arthur Jarrett,
aged about seventeen, and a son of
c. II. Jarrett, a merchant, plunged
knife into the heart of Chriss
Grigg, the same age, a young cotton
mill operative.
Earlier in the day, it is stated, the
two had some words, when Jarrett
made slurring remark to Grigg.
The killing occurred in front of
Green Browns store, and the weap-
on used by Jarrett was pocket
knife, Grigg being cut through the
heart and death being almost in
stantaneOuS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26

Washington, Nov. a0.-Alarming
results following the outbreaks of a
| contagious foot and mouth disease
in New York and Pennsylvania caus-
Ing those States 20 be quarantined
against Interstate shipments OF cat
tie. etc, were shown to-day In ad-
vices which reached Secretary OF Ag-
rieulture Wilson, stating that four
children in Danyille, Pa, had con-
| tracted the disease. A rigid inves-
tigation is in progress In Danville
and elsewhere to determine whether
others have become similarly affect
ed. The officials believe that the
situation is grave and will require
energetic and concerted action By the
State and Federal authorities to
check the disease.
England's Quarantine Against New
York and New Jersey.
London, Nov. 2O.-The Board of
Agriculture at a late hour to-day
was informed officially of the extern
sion among cattle into the State of
New York and it this evening issued
an order prohibiting the importation
of cattle, hay or straw from either
New York or New Jersey.
Business at Stock Yards Tied Up.
Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. Robustness
at the stock yards here was COM
pletely tied up when at a meeting of
East Buffalo Live Stock Association
tonight the members adopted a res
olution calling on all the railroads
to cancel all orders for shipments of
cattle or swine to or through Buffa-
10. The Association formally ap-
proved the stringent measures of
quarantine used by Chief Melvin, of
Washington, D. c., and Commission
er Pearson, of the State Department
of Agriculture
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
SHOT HIM IN THE DARK.
Bravery of Mrs. Maude Feamster,
Who Found Burglar I'm Her
Room at Night.

Spencer, n. c., Nov. 20.-'If you
make a noise I will kill you," were
the words that greeted Mrs. Maude
Feamster in the darkness of her
home near East Spencer last night
when she discovered burglar In her
room. Immediately a pistol shot rang
out and the midnight robber fed,
leaving trails of his own blood be-
hind. Mrs. Feamster had fired up
on him in the dark and her aim had
been good. A search was at once
made, but the burglar had made good
his escape and there is no clue to
his identity.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
CONTRACT DISEASE FROM CAT.
TIE.

New York and Pennsylvania Are
Quarantined Against Interstate
Shipments Of Cattle and Rigid In
vestigations II i'm progress-Eng-
land Orders Quarantine Against
Importation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
MAY USE THE TELEPHONE.
Railway Association Recommends
Substitution of Telephone for Teie-

HSoS&kH@&o8 GkGJs$n&x&Ac8<tkH
Substitution of Telephone for Tele-
graph.
Chicago, Nov. 21.-An innovation
of far-reaching importance In the
operation of railroads has been
adopted by the American Railway
Association. The telegraph is to be
suppiantet by the telephone. II is
learned that the Joint committee of
the association on interlocking and
signalling. after months CT investi-
cation Of the subject of telephone
employment in train operation. refer
red to the semi-annual co=rention of
the association recently held IN Chi
cago. the adoption Of the telephone
and the subsequent displacement Of
the 1ong-used telegraph.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
Marshall Stineback.
Edward Stinebaek.
Jim StiEeback.

These brothers created a disturb
ance at a religious meeting near Tip
tonVille, Saturday night, and when
the two officers attempted to arrest
them a fight ensued, the negroes
coming out victorious and made
their escape.
1t was barely daylight Sunday
morning before a posse of citizens
from Tiptonville and the surround
ing country were in pursuit of the
negroes, and they were surrounded
and captured in a little swamp near
the village of Ridgeley. The vicin-
ity is known as the "old river bed
cane brake" and it is difficult to
trace man or beast through it's tan
giles. The negroes were quickly
landed in Jail at Tiptonville. The
news of their capture spread rapidly
to the surrounding territory and in
addition to the several hundred
members Of the posse and in the
vicinity began arriving by road, and
soon the jail was surrounded by
mob which later did the work.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
EDITORIAL BRIEFS
To-day should be day Of Thanks
giving throughout the country.
The Starch Trust" Is now under
fire. That's stiff proposition.

Notice to Trespassersi-Dem
ic politicians will please stay out of
the Republican pastures.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
A Tennessee Mob Get Swift
Vengeance.
CITY AUTHORITIES
ARE OvERPOWERED
The Negroes Had Killed an Officer
In q Pitched Battle-They Were
Later Surrounded by an Angry
Mob and Swung Up and Their
Bodies RiddIed With Bullets.

Union City, Pa, Nov. 24.-The
little town of Tiptonville, bordering
On Reelfoot Lake, which has been
the scene of many stirring incidents
the past month, Witnessed the lynch
ing, late to-day, OF three negroes,
who were arrested this morning for
numbering Special Deputy Richard
Burriss, and fatally wounding John
Hall, deputy sheriff. The negroes
are:
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-26
TAFT AND CANNON
Some Interesting Stories From
North Carolina.
THE ELECTION OF MOREHEAD

Those Who Know Him Best Say Flo
VIII lie an Efficient and IBdepen-
publican Gain In North Carolina
Was Not the Result OF the State
organization-The Receiyership OF
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
ENTRIES TO CLOSE APRIL IA. To Seven Stake Events Worth S4O,50O
 at Columbus Meeting.

Columbus, O.. March 13.-April II IS the day for closing entries to seven stake events worth s40500 that will be features of the two weeks program thatthe Columbus Driving Park compa- ny to-day decided to offer for its next grand circuit meeting which begins in September
 The Hoster-C Columbus stake for 2:l5 trotters is worth sl0,000 and will be raced the first week with the Hotel Hartman 5000 event for 2.14 pacers as a companion. In each event every heat will be a race and four horses will share in the money instead of three. The Columbus s3,000 for EOS trotters. and the board of trade s3,00l for 2:07 pacers will be raced the first week under the old Novelty plan.
 For the second week the Board of Trade and Bankers stake of s1o.000 will be the richest. There will also be the King for 2:07 pacers and the Merchants for 2:10 trotters. Each is worth s5.000. All three of these stakes will be decided on the 2 fin plan that provides for a race to the end with the fifth heat.
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CITY NOTICES.

The Committee on Streets of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing in Room i3. City Hall Monday, March IS, at o'clock D. m. for the consideration of the following peti- tions:
 Petition of II. c. Rowe & Co. for crosswalk at east end of Ferry street bridge
 Petition of c. F. Curtlss for permis- sion to build a sidewalk door on St John street.
 Petition of J. F. Cline for sidewalk door crosswalk on Ferry street.
 Petition of Alderman R. B. Healy for crosswalk on East Pearl street and Chapel street.
 Petition of J. F. Sunhlade for cross walks at Mansfield street and Triton street.
 Petition of George Lucas for opening in sidewalk for cellar entrance at 564 State street.
 Ali persons interested In the forego- ing are hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further notice.
 Per order
 CHARLES II. STANTON, Chairman.
 Attest
 MICHAEL A. MORAN, JR.,
 m13 9t Assistant City Clerk.
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YALE LOSES MEET.
Elis Defeated by the New York Unf-
 yersity Athletic Team.

New York, March 1.-The University of New York defeated Yale in the Ath- letic meet last night. The summary:
 Horizontal bar-G V. Baker, Yale, first: A. Rosenkamph, N. Y. L., second. R. C. Hoerle, Yale, thipd
 Side horse-J. Fernandez, N. Y. U.. first; T. c. Everard, Yale. second; A. P. Alderman. N. Y. T.. third
 Club swinging-G. Flynn, N. Y. U., first. R Phillips, \. I. L., second; T. E. Hicks, x. Y. L.. third.
 Parallel bars-J. Fernandez, N. Y. U., first; T. c. Everards Yale, second; E. c. Lewis. Yale, and A. Rosenkamph, N. Y. L.. tied for third.
 Tumbling-R c. Hoerie, Yale, first; w. E. Thompson. \. Y. L., second; M Werner, N. Y. U., third.
 Flying rings-J. Kingsley. N. Y. L., first. c. V. Baker, Yale, second; H. Nc Nabb, N |. L., third.
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CIVIL SERVICE HEApauARrEns,
IIfy or NcW HHVPH.
 New Haven March 9, 1908. EXAMINATION FOR BRIDGE TEND


 New Haven March 9, 1908. EXAMINATION FOR BRIDGE TEND
 FRS
 Salary $500 Per Annum. Notice is herby given of competi- tive examination to test the fitness and eligibility of candidates for above nam ed position, to be held Thursday, March l9, 1908. in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall.
 Examination will begin at 1880 D. In. and will close not later than l2 D. In. i. Mental examination will include the following subjects. (a) Reading.
 tb) Handwriting.
 lcl Writing from memory the sub stance of matter communicated orally. (d) Simple arithmetic.
 (e) Local knowledge. Z. Teehnical knowledge. (Compris- ing subjects pertaining to mechanical and electrical duties in connection with positionl.
 2 Physical examination. candidates will he obliged to secure n mark of 70 per centum in inc general and technical subjects, and also pass medical examination to be declared eligible for appointment. Annlication blanks will he furnished daily between 12 and ! D m, texcept Saturdav), at headquarters, Room 70, City Hall. ba died with the secretary m rerscn on or before Monday, March l6, 1908, at l . '' FRANK S. ANDREW.
 President.
 J. F. DONOVAN. ml1 5t Secretary.
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District of New Haven. ss. Probate
 Court, March 13, 1908. ESTATE OF MOSES JONES, late of New Haven, in said District. deceas- ed.
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said es- tate to this Court for allowance, 1t is ORDERED, That the goth day of March, 1908. at ten o'clock in the fore noon at a Court of Probate 10 be held at New Haven. in said District, be ap- pointed for hearing on the allowance of said account, and that notice of the tlme and place of said hearing be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a cir culatlon In said District.
 By the Court.
 JOHN L. GIIISON,
 mii 3t Clerk
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District of New Haven, ss. Probate
 Court. March 13, 1908. ESTATE OF MARCELLA T. SMITH, late of New Haven, in said District, deceased.
 Anna s. Spencer of New Haven hay ing made written application praying that administration of said estate may be granted as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t Is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at Court or Probate to be held at New Haven. in said District, on the goth day of March, 1908. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon. be given 10 all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times ill e newspaper having circulation m said District. By the Court
 JOHN L. GILSON,
 mt4st Clerk
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Mortgage Deeds.


 John L. McMahon to H. Llnsley Johnson. Church street. 30 feet; S5,OOO
 John L. McMahon to Stanley w. sSO,00o.
 w. H. Burt, ct al, to William F. Mansfield, Quinnipiac avenue. 50 feet; S,OOo,
 Addition to Shed--511 Orchard street; owner, Benjamin R. English; carpenter Charles A. Bunnell.
 Horse Shed-l5S Whalley avenue; owner, F. c. Atwood; mason, Frank Brazos; carpenter. Frank Brazos
 Frame Building -155-157 Chatham street; owner. Laura A. Hemming; mason. Otto l.. Hemmlng: carpenter. Otto L. Hemming. architect Otto l.. Hemmlng.
 Brick Additions-Location Rosette street; owner. city of New Haven; mason. ]. N. Leonard & Son; carpen- ter. Charles w. Feetus; architect, Brown & Van Buren
 Dwelling House-Norton street; own CT, A. Nicholas Sasso; mason. N. sas- so; carpenter, F. Taylor; architect, N. Sasso.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

District of New Haven, ss, Probate Court, March II, 1908. ESTATE OF AGNES TROWBRIDGE, late of Brooklyn, N. Y. City, owning property in said district, deceased.
 1oin NJ. Trowbridge. of New Haven, having made written application pray ing that administration of said estate may be granted, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears. 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 23rd day of March, 1908, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given 10 all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times In newspaper having a circulation in said District By the Court
 JOHN l.. GIDSON, Clerk. m12 St
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NEW HAVEN TAHEs AND WEST

NEW HAVEN TANES AND WEST WILLIE SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES
 Tbe subscriber gives notice 10 all per- cons liable for taxes in New Haven on i907 last and payaole April i 1908. for tba city and Westville school district. that he will commence to receive taxes on said lists on April l, 1908. at his office. No. S. City Hall, Church street RegI,lar office hours, 3 a. m. to D m. Saturdays a. m. to ?. m.
 FRANCIS c. ANTHONY,
 Collector of Above Named Taxes.
 New Haven. Conn. ms 2lt
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PRINCETON SWIMMERS LOSE.
'. of P. Men fin Excellent Form
 Lowering Two Records.

Philadelphia. March 13.--The Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, defeated Prince ton university in an intercollegiate dual swimming meet here tonight by a score of 40 points to 13, Pennsyl- yania swimmers were in excellent form and made two Intercollegiate records, lowering the figures for the 500 feet re- lay from 2.i6 to 2:i0 45 and those for tho 22o yard swim from 252 2-5 to PAS 1-5.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

District of New Haven, ss. Probate
 Court. March 12, 1908. ESTATE OF PATRICK SULLIVAN. late of New Haven in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the. Dis- trIct of New Haven hath limited and appointed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said deceas- ed to bring in their claims against said estate Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time Will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 MARTIN CONLON.
 f22t Executor.
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Court March 12, 1908, ESTATE OF NILS NIISEN, late of New Haven. in said District. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and ap- pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said decea sed to bring in their claims against said estate. Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said tme wll be debaryed
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES II. HARR1MAN,
 mia 3t Administrator.
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HELP WANTED -Honk! Honk!
 Honk! Look sharp to your interest. Now is the time for young men to learn the auto business. A thorough knowledge of your machine and how to repair when required is what we teach you. Open evenings New Eng land Auto School, 73 Broadway. oS If
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TO ALL PARTIES WHOM IT MAY

TO ALL PARTIES WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;-
 Notice Is hereby given that the Su- perior Court for New Haven county has appointed the undersigned the Receiv- CT of The New Haven Decorating Com pany a corporation located in the town of New Haven, in the State of Connect icut, end has limited the period of four months from and after March 6, 1908, for the presentation of claims against said company, and has decreed that all claims against said company, which are not presented within said period shall be forever barred. Said claims should be addressed to me at No 49s state street, New Haven, Con- necticut.
 Dated at New Haven. thls 9th day of March, 1908.
 DAVID A. ALDEN.
 Receiver. The New Haven Decorating Co.
 By order of the Superior Court.
 BERNARD F. LYNCH, Attorney for the Receiver, First Ma tonal Bank Building, New Haven. Connecticut. m12 3t
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Warranty Deeds.

Warranty Deeds.
 Edith Van Buren de Castelmenardo to John L. Mahon. Church street. 30 feet.
 Annie Lorburn Van Buren to John l.. McMahon. Church street, 30 feet. Thomas B. Van Bureu. ct ux, to John L. MoMahon, Church street, 30 feet.
 Joseph s. Van Buren ct ux, to John L.. McMahon, Church street. 30 feet William F. Mansfield to V. H. Burt. ct al, Quinnipiac avenue. SO feet. Charles H. Miller to Rachel Sagal, Howe street, five feet
 Ann Lenahan to Mrs. Nellie Naedle, Columbus avenue, 40 feet.
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AUCTION SALE-R. B. Mallory, Auc-
 tioneer and Appraiser. 1123 Chapel. Phone 236O. Residence 107 York. Phone 1056-2. Household sales a speciality.
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DOINGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the Office of the Town
 Clerk.

The following papers were filed in the town clerks office yesterday:
 Quit Claim Deeds. Catharine P, Callahan to Annie Skel ly. Lloyd street. 30 feet.
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AUCTION-City Auction rooms. 417 State, cor. Court St Regular week. ly auction Thursdays and Saturdays.
 f14 get
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FOR SALE-$2.0o guaranteed canary warblers; rollers. $3.50; females,
 75c, and supplies. Billiau, 27O George.
 opposite College St. ma l4t
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AUCTION SALE.

One cent a word for eacn insertion. or five cents a word for seven times.
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WALL STREET NOTES

Continued from Fourteenth Page) O., Investment Brokers. lS3 Orange
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14

FIRELESS COOKERS-Every house.
 keeper wants one. Let us mall you booklet containing full description. cooking recipes and testimonials from people that are using them. Folding Mattress O., New Haven Agents. Phone 1492.