Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
HEARD IN PASSING.

boys of his native town, Beckett
 Mass, the boost into college or high
 school at the rate of $5 a wek, has
 laid hold of the practical way of in ducing a spread of higher education
 -New London Telegraph.
 Our Hungarian countess has taken
 her count in hand and proposes to
 make an American husband of him The idea is excellent, but what did
 the farmer say of the judgment of the bull who tried to lock horns with a omotive?-Evening Times, 1 Pawtucket, R. l. ..5 -. -- .-.-- 1 Somehow the statement that the U. s. naval prisons are so over crowded that it is necessary to dis charge prisoners who have served one-third of their terms, to make room for new ones, doesn't seem to coincide with the good opinion that the people have formed of the men of the navy.-New London Day. -.
 The oldest Baptist church in the south is in Charleston, s. C., and dates back to 1883. It was founded | by Rev William Severen, who curi- ously enough came here with party of settlers from Maine. The old structure has been renovated and re- dedicated, and is taking on new lease of life under the ministry of Rev. B. Lacy Hoge, Virginian.- 1 Springfield Republican.
 Some recent events at Washing ton induce the belief that a general roundup of the senators and repre- sentatives, a search of their persons by the sergeant at arms and forci- ble removal of any dangerous wea- pons or other coptraband of war found upon them would tend mighti- ly to the peace. safety, law and order and general dignity of the country. New Haven Register.
 After every big east side wedding the dentists of the quarter reap a harvest" said a dental surgeon. Tt is the broken teeth that keep us busy. l do not mean that the guests raise row and knock out one an- others teeth Oh, no; it's the we'd ding cake that does the mischief. Over here bakers mix into wedding cakes every kind of charm, from coins and tiny china dolls to plain tin tags. In the course of the fes- tivities many a luckless guest is bound to crack a tooth on that indi- gestible part of the wedding feast At various times the wedding cake victims have talked of getting up petition imploring the bakers to omit all gritty ingredients, but up to date the snapping of teeth goes mer- rily On.-New York Sun.
 Senator TiIlman's view of it is that if the republicans nominate Taft the democrats will nominate Bryan. and he will win. But should the republicans tie their Chicago convention up in a deadlock and stampede it with Roosevelt Mr Till man does not think the democrats should nominate Bryan because he has praised the presidents policies too much; third termism would be his only weapon. IL will be Taft and Bryan sure enough, so Mir Tillman need not worry-Meriden Journal.
 It is very unfortunate that in a time of industrial depression, the prices of meats should be advanced. Reduction of the cost of living is very desirable at this time. yet seems impossible A shortage Of live stock is alleged, but it's causes are not giv- en. There have been no heavy losses by unusual storms upon the great cattle ranges. So far as ap- pears there are the usual number of cattle sheep. etc. There Is a grow ing suspicion that the shortage is artificial One effect of the adyanc- ed prices will necessarily be a check to inc attempt to reduce wages South Norwa k sentinel.