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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
Decline in Railroad Traffic,

Chicago, April 30.-A startling de- cline in railroad traffic during April is shown in the bi-weekly statement of car surpluses and shortages issued yesterday by the car efficiency con- mittee of the American Railway as- sociation. The statement which is regarded as an excellent business barometer portrays conditions up to April 15 on 153 railroads of the United States and Canada. During the fortnight following April 1 the number of idle cars suddenly mount ed from 307,507 to 375,77O, the greatest total in the history of Amer ican railroads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
FIREMENWORKEDHARD
Cleared Up Rubbish aDer Yes
 terdsy Afternoons Fire.

The fire in Edward ,McGrath's house on Ward street late yester- day afternoon threatened to do much damage as it was blazing very brisk ly when the Burton street flremen arrived. Although they quickly got line on the fire, using about 1000 feet of hose, nevertheless 1t contin- ued to burn fast in the rear part of the house.
 The Leavenworth street firemen had a mighty long ride to the blaze and as they walked part of the way to make it light for the horses go- ing up the hill, they were somewhat tired when they reached the house. But they were at work in jiffy and to all appearances the walking and running they had done just made them eager for work. The fire was on the third floor of the house and although it was thought that it start ed on the roof, the people in the vicinity say that it first broke out at one of the rear windows. It quick ly ate a hole in the roof and the firemen had to chop much of the roof away before they could extin- guish the blaze.
 The fire was of the kind that gives the firemen much experience as it was at times difficult to get at. Moreover it gave them a chance to show how they could use the axes and their skill in handling them- selves on the roof. Billy" McCar- thy was struck on the nose with nozzle but was not hurt although few inches of skin were taken off his face. Frank Finn of Hook and Ladder No 2, Burton street, while on the topmost part of gable wield- ing an axe was apparently being overcome by the heat and his exer- tions, but when Captain Heitman reached him he said he was all right From the ground it looked as though Finn was going to drop any minute. The fire was extinguished in about three quarters of an hour. After the blaze was quenched, the firemen proceeded to clean the house just as the firemen do in the larger cities. They cleaned up all the rub Disn anu threw IL m tHe ydru anu in all probability they will do this at all fires in the future. Tn the big cities just as soon as fire is under control salvage corps is im- mediately put to work and the fire men do not leave the building until it has been given thorough clean- ing. Chief Snagg said it was hard to tell what the loss would he on yesterdays fire. It is fully covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
THE POLICE COURT.
Harry Hill Got Fine and Jail Sen.
 ' tence This Morning.

Harry Hill GOt Flne ana Jail Scns
 tence This Morning.
 In the city court to-day Harry Hill pleaded guilty to theft of a hunting case gold watch worth SS and fob worth $2 the property of F.. ]. Baril. Detective Reagan arrested Hill yes terday. Hill took the property out of Barirs vest in a bowling alley on Bank street the other evening. He pawned the watch with an Italian jeweler in Wards flats on Bank street for $1 and when he went to release it the jeweler wanted to charge him half a dollar interest and Hill was not rich enough to stand for such high financeering as this. He had nothing to say for himself and he was fined S7 and costs and committed 10 jail for thirty days. His police record covers n period of fifteen years.
 A case against Daniel Lawlor for non-support of his wife was continued for the purpose of hllowing the pro- bation officer to investigate 1t.
 Joseph Forcier came from New Hampshire four weeks ago and yes- terday he was arrested by Officer Claffey for vagrancy. He was bother ing people on West Grove street threatened some and tried to sell an old watch 10 others. He was commit. ted to jail for thirty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
MAY CIVIL TERM
Will Open Tuesday Next-Lyne-
 han Case 0D the Docket.

The special term of the superior court which began in the second week of this month closed last even- ing with the hearing of the case of Mrs James Claffey against her broth er-in-law, John Claffey, for an ad- justment of claims on property on Silver street and Hamilton avenue, and for an accounting for rents and profits. Judge Shumway, who heard the case, reserved decision, nor did he decide any of the half dozen cases that he had heard
 The May term for civil business only will begin next Tuesday at 10 o'clock, but there will be a session of short calendar tomorrow morn- ing. Judge Ralph Wheeler of New London will preside. One of the mo- tions on the list is to make the com plaint in the case of Mrs Rosanna Lynehan against the officers of the republican town committee more spe- cific. This is the case in which Mrs Lynehan claims damages for the death of her husband, William. He attended republican rally in a house on East Farm street during the last city campaign and the floor collapsed, precipitating the entire au- dience of 150 men to the cellar. Quite a number was hurt and Lyne- han died after some weeks of burns and bruises he received. Attorney John O'Neill, counsel for Mrs Lyne- han, claims the republican party through the officers of its town com mittee is responsible for the acci- dent. This is the first time, in this state at all events, that a political pary has been made defendant in civil suit and the result is awaited with considerable interest by the en- tire bar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Selma Stigberg has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the office | of Tyrrell's garage.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Nichols have returned from their wedding trip and are residing on Bank street.
 Mrs Thomas Baxter of Thomas ton is visiting her parents Mir and Mrs John English of Bank street. The members of the Brooklyn Athletic club will give another dance at their rooms on Bank street Satur- day evening. John Bantler of Porter street while at work yesterday on a machine in the Farrel foundry severly gashed his left hand.
 Mrs John Bowes of Washington street who was recently operated on at Lang's sanitarium by Drs Russell. Parker and Ramsey of New Haven is improving rapidly.
 Lithuanian hall on Green street was packed to the doors last evening, the occasion being the dance by the Daughters of Ruta. Men were ad- mitted free but 1t cost women ten cents to enter.
 In Brooklyn as elsewhere there is much comment on the manner in which the druggists are being caught on the laws regarding the sale of poisons. The methods employed seem to be anything but commendable, ana there is cause for some of the proprl- etors to feel aggrieyed. In the case of Joseph A. Smith, Mfr Smith com piled with every detail with the ex- ception of placing his own name on the package: still it costs him as much as though he had openly vio- lated the law.
 Mayor Thoms should be prepared to answer all kinds of questions when he appears at the Lyceum tomorrow evening as the guest of the Brooklyn Improvement society. After the may or has finished his address 1t Is said that he will be asked several ques- tions which are puzzling the minds of the improvement members. Hans Rasmussen has list prepared. and it was rumored to-day that John Hen derson, jr. would be on hand with a few quizzers. The mayor will un- doubtedly be willing to answer all reasonable questions and will perhaps derive much pleasure from so doing. It promises to be one of the most in- teresting meetings in months.
 If you want to cure that rpring fever get a box of sulphur and cream of tartar lozenges at Walkers drug store for 10 cents: they do the work and the formula is no secret. Try 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
NEW CORPORATIONS.
Certificates Filed in Onice Of the
 state Secretary.

Certificates of incorporation were filed as follows with the state serre- tary yesterday:
 The Capitol City Brick company. Incorporated of Hartford The com pany will manufacture brick: capital. SI500 and business will start with si.WD. incgrIoraiors. F. IT. YSunz, Iames T. Dennis. MichaeI Kane. Thomas Dennis. Eugene b. Mills. and Jefferson ConkIin
 The John H Brewster eomEzay af D rily. The company will deal in an kinds of merchandlIse. capitol. sznVa and business will t-e startnd with S10ssss. Inrorporators. Iohn Fl. Brewster. Samurl <. Brewster. M E. Brpwxtfr and V. de \. Br WS CT
 The IT. " uoTse s-smIszEy ssf Mrrf- dsn. Thry wfn deal in hsniwaSp. issfi-eT. hszuse furnishings amf stsr- tricaI supplies. capital sssssss and husiness wl1I he started wFsh that amount. inrurpsr1forx. H. " Marrs. A A j. Ksntach and " H. Yaurh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-30
WILL OPEN OFFICE.
Influx of Summer Boarders at Pine
 Orchard Necessitates One,

The postoffiee authorities an- nounee that the office at Pine Orchard, near Branford, will open the first of May. The infilx of sum mer boarders. which is expected to begin that date will give the office there work for the summer.
 A new mail delivery to AnsonIa, Derby and Shelton will begin in a few days. This will be by the noon car, and will make six deliveries to those places instead of five as form erly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20
TELEPHONE MEN
 PROSPEROUS

Columbus. O., Mar 19.-The spirit of prosperity broods over the Hotel Hartman today, where the Ohio Independent Telephone Asso- citation is holding it's annual con- sventiop. Delegates representing several million dollars of invested capital are in attendance at the bus mess session this morning and will participate in the annual banquet tonight Despite the panic, the last year is reported to have be@n an exceptionally prosperous one ror independent telephone companies in Ohio. This state is the stronghold of the opposition to the telephone trust. and figures reported at the ents now largely control the fiell
 The number o. independent tel telephones in service in the state is given as 307,674. as against 1G6.- 341 operated by the Bell company
 The Independents have S79 ex- changes to BOA of the Bell system, and 1895 toll stations to 9S3 of the old company In March, 1905. there were only 196,927 indepen4- ent telephones in service in Ohio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20
FIRST WARD SCHOOL
 HONOR ROLL

Following is the honor roll of First Ward school for the sixth month, Feb ruary l7 10 March 13, I90S:
 Room Five. Herbert RObisch, Ruth George, Frances Johnson, Lamont Meadows.
 Room Four. Clyde Hart. Willie Nicholas, Sam Hall, Raymond Barbler, Lola Lyons, Lou Ella Evans. Georgia Barnett, Sel- ma Omcirek. Katie Slaughter, Wander Slaughter
 Room Three. Lizzie Galster, Alice Bluerocll. Susie Huff, Mack Little, Eerlin Miller.
 Room Two. Theresa Sehen. Mildred Rogers, lia- gel Baker, Ruby Hays. Ethel ideeker Clyde Baker. Lefa Martin, Edna Brown.
 Room One. Bertie May Roma, Olive Price. katir 1eeu Scherr. Edgar Omcirck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

Blank to Blank, deed of conveyance, filing kept private by circuit clerk.
 A. F. Dreyfus ct al to J. w. Rag land, warranty deed, $2,500; SC SC 22-G9 ct al lands, sw ne 13-5-1o.
 Lincoln Realty Co. to Josie Glenn. warranty deed. $30: lots 33 and 34, blk 1, Jean add.
 ( E. Venable and wife to Celia Top litz, warranty deed $1.1o0; blk II, Aus lin e Taylor's add.
 Certificate Of bankruptcy of New man Baum.
 F. B. TayolI 10 Mary C. Taylor, trHs- tee $ deed, lots and ,, blk 1G, Monks add. in ne ne 7-6-9
 Johanna Watson and husband 10 F. R. Rasland, mortgage, $155; pt sw 1-4 30-5-9, Jean add.
 Blank to Blank, deed of trust or n}nrf @age, filing kept private by cir cait clerk.
 \. W. Troupe and wife to Elmer r. Perry. warranty deed, $f5o; pt nv II sec l7-6-9
 C. R. Smith and wife to Pruden x l3zell warranty deed, $S5 cash; lots l3 and II. blk 2S, Highland add
 lI Cans to l. Reinberger, power of attorney to satisfy mortgage from Sam Tucker on lots 1, ,. and |, blk |. Worlen's add.
 w. L. Harper and wife to W. H.. Robinson, warranty deed, SSo; , acres. in sW sw 27-3-S
 Wm Burke and wife to Mrs. \. c. Donovan, warranty deed, S100 cash; lots , and 3, blk G. Highland add.
 .Adde C. Eversfield and husband to Mrs Beulah Sennett, warranty deed, S75O cash: 34 acre in nv IT 35-3-9.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20
Duffv's Pure Malt WhiSkeV

absolutely daion of matted gran being used to kernel thoroughly mad thus destroying the and ducng pedgeed liquid food the form of malt which the effective smunt and nvgorato known soft palataby and freedom from substances render by sensitive stomach
 wish oung and and have cheeks glow heh take Duy Pure Malt Whskey la according directions and strengthens the heart action and pues It recognized family medicine
 ask druggist grocer or dealer for Dus Pure absolutely medicinal malt whey and sold sealed bottles never % eu LOOK m the @ ade unbken that guarantee every bottle Price Write Dr. illustrated aoV Whiskey Co, Rochester, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

Family Doctor Prescribed

At so years of age Mr. John Van Luvanee, Moline, Ill.,, restored to healtl and vigor by taking Duffy's Pure Malt WEliskey prescribed by his doctor
 Mr. Van Ltlvanee says he feels young as he did 40 years ago. and is delighted with the ben efits received from the use of Dtlffy's Pure Malt Whiskcy. that he recommends it to old and young,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20
HONOR ROLL AT
 LAKESIDE SCHOOL
Room Nine.

Room Nine. Honor roll-Helen Ballard, Jewel Higgins, Irene Meeks, Vivian Patter- son. Christine Puddephatt, Ashby Sims. Verna Williams Martin Caring ton, $ l.. Gannawey. Ralph Webkes. Class 4eader-F1elen Ballard
 Room Eight. Honor Roll-Dell Hudson, Bertha Williams.
 Class I.eaders-DcIl Hudson. Bertha Williams.
 Room Seven. Honor Roll-Jean Haire, Henry Chest Bettie Salee Marion Su@@s, Ruth Foley.
 Class LeaeieI-Jean Ilarte.
 Room Nix. Honor Roll-4Alma Foley, Willie Steed, Mamie Lowry, Nirginius Mead, Freelin Christopher Class Leaders Mary Crawford Will lie Steed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

the occasional periods of rest between political campaigns and lecture en- gagements. Mr. Bryan is today in Chicago.
 Although Lincoln is largely Repub- lican in it's political tendencies, the people of the city are immensely proud of their famous citizen and Re publicans as well as Democrats joined in the days felicitations
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

1 am over 80 years of age and 1 have had to work hard ever since ] was old enough to do anything. l was generally rugged and healthy up to about three years ago, then 1 began to feel that l was getting old. l could not go up or down stairs without having to hold on to some thing. About a year ago was out riding on an open wagon, the weather was chilly, 1 caught bad cold and fever followed. 1 had to send for doctor. l got over the fever, but l was still sick. 1 had no appetite. 1 was weak and had no flesh on my bones. The doctor told me to get Dufy's Pure Malt Whis
 key, take it as directed, and 1 did so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20


 Jennings Bryan's 18th birthday was celebrated today by the Democrats of Lincoln and throughout Nebraska Hundreds of congratulatory messages from admirers in many states and foreign countries were delivered today at the Bryan home. near Lincoln where the famous Commoner finds re- taxation ill agricultural pursuits in
 Room Five.
 Honor Roll-Mamie Byrd, Addie Guest, Edith Foster. Mary Lee Blair Ruby Puddephatt Irene Sorenson Maggie McGhee, Ralph Cutler. Class Leaders-Addie Guest, Mary Lee Blair, Edith Foster
 Room Four.
 Honor Roll-Edith Taylor, Grace Wyatt, Esther Holcomb. Carrie Bono Clara Langford, Lyttleton Sallee. Class Leaders-Grace Wyatt. Clara Lansford Esther Taylor
 Room Three.
 Honor Roll-katie Pigg, Carl Brown, Mary Anderson, Henrietta Brewster. Florence Brewster, Mar guelite Brewster
 Glass Leaders-ka1ie Sims, GarIxn Howey.
 Room Two.
 Honor Roll-Mary Gingrich, Nellie Lawrence, Dorothy Matthews, Alma Mack Mullikin, sam Pud- dephatt. Willie Mayer James Law renee, Clarence Cutler.
 Class Leaders, Mary Gingrich, Ray mond Everett, Horace Palnell.
 Room One.
 Mamie IFalTar, Ava Caldwell Win nifred Jenkins. Alvin Byrd. Irwin Gilbert Bays, Grata Blair, Ru- by Dixon, Merle Mays, Richard Flounoy. FWard Hudson, Walter Sor- re1ls, Frank Toney, Cage 'Connor. Class Mamie Farar Ed ward Hudson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

better returned and felt well did 40 years ago. that Dufys Pure Malt Whkey has been benefit and has prolonged fe feel we'll and around think a the majority of 4o of that all came by using Dufys Pure Malt Whs key and advise both old and especially the od who very health take Dufy Pure Malt Whskey directed and temperate all things What have said of DuHys personal experience; by that
 know good medicine and help speaking of the good has done '-JOHN VAN LUVANEE Molne H. Nov S 1907.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

Just like mother used to make; When she would chance to bake
 With Success folr. 3-1.-t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20
aaA THE LONG i|I DISTANCE al;'a FACILITIES

ol this Company have been materials added to, thus insuring a more promnt emcient and comprehensive service 'nan heretofore. Nearly every place or importance in Texas and Ark.nsas ana adjoining States, including Okla. noina and Indian Territory, can be reached over our lines and those q, companies with whom we connect
 THE SOUTHWESTERN
 TELEGRAPH < TELEPHONE
 COMPANY.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-08-08

Early this week Mrs. Carrie Good
win received q telegram from her son
Charlie, sayin Dunbar r." award
ed the watch an 1'owl&hd
spare" when one knows wuav
means you can we'll imagine how
justly proud she feels over this splen-
did achievement
Charlie Goodwin is one Of the most
southern representatives, OF one of
the largest and most progressive shoe
houses in the city Of st. Louis.
Famous as the largest and strongest
shoe market in the world"
His house, Roberts Johnston &
Rand, makers of the famous Star
Brand Shoes" offered a handsome
gold watch, to the salesman selling
the most or particular kind Of shoe
in the southern territory. Charlie
is naturally ambitious and his un-
firing energy is superb and since his
connection with this house, he has
become a most skilled salesman, ap-
parently handling his limited terri
tory in most successful manner. 1t
is clear that his house holds him,
their youngest salesman, in high eS-
TEEN, and this recent victory is but
an evidence of diiligent attention to
business. His friends are all proud Of
him, and his mother whose love and
devotion for MIN have done so much
to inspire him in AL Of his effort, can
now we'll be proud Of her boy. whose
career seems assured. and it is not
to say tnat all expect
greater things yet from one whose
zeal and untiring energy, combined
with his high ideals, stamps his
bright young manhood as most
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-08-08
Good Reasons For Not Changing.

At a recent debate over congreSsion-
al politics at Grenada, the argument
was made against the reelection of
Congressman w. S. Hill, that Mr..
Hill mas been in Washington long
enough" and that the olo Democrat
ic rule OF rotation should retire him In
favor OF some competitor. Without
regard to the merits Of this canvass IN
general we would like to express some
dissent from this proposition.
Politics ought to be run more on a
business basis. The idea of rotation
for the sake Of rotation is never heard
in bank or merchants office. Ii
Jones has good job in clothing
store, and Smith thinks he would like
20 have that job, you never hear OF
bis friends going to Jones employer
and saying: Zones has had that job
long enough, it's some one elSc'S turn
now." A man who ran his business
on that basis would be laughed out OF
ClarkSdale. Experience, provided a
man has been benefited by experience
as an intelligent man should, is con-
sidered qualification in business life.
If a man is reasonably diligent and
progressive, the longer he holds a po-
Sition the more valuable he is TO his
employer.
Why is not the same true in poll
tics. If man has none Of the quail
ifications of craftsmanship, he cannot,
of course, gain them by a term OF
service ever so long But if he is COM
petent enough to be elected once, he
ought to grow more valuable every
time he goes back to his post Of duty.
A new man has to spend about all his
first session learning the parliamenta-
ry ropes and making personal &C
QuaintanceS. and until he acquires
this knowledge he might about as
well be at home baling cotton as hold
ing down a legislator seat at Wash
ington.
Do we send men to congress and
the legislature for the benefit of the
state and their constituents, or for
the benefit of the man who goes? LII
for the benefit CT the man who goes,
by all means, let us change every
time, SO that just as many of US as
puSSible can get our turn at the pub
lie crib. But if for the benefit Of the
constituents, let Us pick up good men
and keep them at the business long
enough until they know it thoroughly
and until they become influential
among the lawmakerS.-Delta Regis
ter.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-08-08
Narrow Escape of Missionary

The Rev. IrenaeuS Trout prieSt-in-
charge at Hunta GOrda and Fort
Myers, Fla, and missionary to the
Seminole Indians, started recently
with one companion for his regular
visit to the Indian country. He had
gone some twenty miles from Fort
Myers, when a halt was made for the
night. AS Mr.. Trout dismounted
from his horse he stepped upon a rat
tie snake, which lay in the low grass.
The reptile struck, its fangS penetra-
ting the miSsionary's inStep. With
great fortitude, Mr.. TrOdt cut away
che flesh about the wound, which the
guide sucked, and they then bound
the open hurt with whisky, and made
a iigature above TO prevent all pOSSi-
BILE spread Of the poison. In this
condition the missionary rode back to
Fort My erS, and ca lght boat which
took him to his home in nPunta Cor
da. 1t ~as probably owing to the
prompt action taken and to the fact
that the fangS of the snake came in
contact with the thongs of thick
moccasin worn by Mr.. Trout, that
fatal results did not enSue. AS it
was, a species Of paralysis affecting
speech, sight and hearing, was ex-
perience, and continued for week
or more. Nothing daunted by his
experienced, Mr.. Trout started short
ly after for a visit to Immokalee and
the the Glade Cross mission - The
Churchman.