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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
THOMAS BOY STILL ALIVE
Condition, However, Grows Worse
 Flynn Boy Better

Little Nathan Thomas still continues his hold on life although growing steadily weaker. but the end IS eX- pected at any moment. Members or his family are constantly at his bed side and everything Is being done to help the little sufferer but his eondl- ton has been such that little could be done for him. It k said that blood poisoning has set in now, operation would have been performed with tho object of averting this put the boy was too weak to stand the operation
 Dr. Robert Taft who has been suf- rerlng with an overdose of morphia, Is constantly improving and nothing seri- ous seems likely to result In his case,
 In the ease of Michael Flynn, the boy who ran under trolley car while coasting last Saturday. there is noth- ing very serious so rar and it is thought the boy will not develop any serious results He is expected to be able to leave the hospital soon,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
FILM FLAM ITALIAN FOR S75
Two Men ofTcr Him tob, Take Money as Security and Then Dis
 appear,

Another film fam game was worked yesterday afternoon in the center of the city on an Italian by the name of Angelo AugEi of 46 Hudson street. and the men who played the game were an Italian and an American, Auegi was disposscssed of tho sum of s75. He was walking up the street about 30. yesterday afternoon, when the other Italian, in company with the American, came along and tho Italian asked Auggi where he was going AuRgi said he was looking for job. The other Italian replied that he could get him n job and tho Amer ican spoke up and said that he was contractor at Sarscnt's anG could give give him a good job This pleased Ausgi very much
 Then the two strangers asked Auggi if hc had any money, He replied that he had four dollars and they said "why you must be Ioafer not to have more than that" He replied that he was not, but was a hard working man and yet that was all he had. They then asked him if he didn't have any thing in the bank and he replied that had little over hundred dollars. They told Augg then that they want ed him to go to the station and get some things for them there and that the things were valuable, so he would have 10 give them money as security. They finally Induced him to draw s75 from Broad street bank and give 1t to them, They gave him a brass tag with number on it and a note which were supposed to get the things at the station. Of course there was nothing there and when Augsi came back to the appointed meeting place the strangers had gone and Auggi was loser by S75.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
FINAL POPE DIVIDEND
Receivers Directed to Pay Last 25 Per
 Cent. of Approved Claims.

Newark N Jo Dec. 22,-Nice Chancellor Howell here to-day direct ed the receivers for the Pope Manu- featuring company to pay a final dlvi- dend of 25 per cent on the approved claims with six per cent. interest. He also directed that small number of small improved claims be paid.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
BIG TOBACCO LOSS
st5. .000 Worth Goes Up in Smoke, Not
 in the Regular Manner.

South Windsor, Dec. 22.-Fire to- night destroyed a tobacco shed be- longing to F. A. Bancroft which con tained 24 cases of 1907 tobacco and six acres of the 1a0S crop The shed of McNeary brothers, located nearby, also caught fire and was burned along with 9S cases of 1907 tobacco. The totaf loss will amount to s15,o0o, The cause of the fire Is not known.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
BIsHor MICHAuD'S BURIAL

New York, Dec. 22--lt Is thought probable that the body of Bishop Mi- chaud, who died to-day will be removed to Burlington tomorrow but the ar- ing the expected arriyal of Rev u P. Garrett pastor of the Church Of the Immaculate Conception at the late bishops home,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23

The above decisions ara especially interesting in this state, particularly SO as It Ia stated in some quarters that Mir billey's counsel will at once attack the constitutlonality of the Connecticut law. Whether there is any importance resemblance between the corrupt practices acts of Connec- tlcut and Pennsylvania could not be learned last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
BOY KILLED WHILE FISHING.

hole In the ice through which he had been fishing on the Half Moon pond. and with q gunshot wound In the head the body of Francis E, Jones, sixteen years old, was found to- day The po- lice say that the boy may have been murdered
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
EXTRA HOLIDAY FOR CLERKS.

Chicago, l,ec 22.-Au unprecedented generosity in the granting of holldays was announced to-day by four of tho largest dcpartment stores In Chicago. Closing Christmas eve, these stores wlll nof ra-oppn for business until the fol- lowing Monday morning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
Continued on Third Page.)
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, Dec 22-Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday Wednesday, heavy in south portion; Thursday fair; strong northeast shift ing to northwest winds and diminish ing
 For New England; Snow Wednes- day. heavy in south and east portions; Thursday fair: northeast gales on the coast: shifting to northwest and dlm4 finishing at night.
 Observa lions at United States wealth CT bureau stations, taken at ?. m, yes- terday, seventy-flfth meridian time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
NEWS SUMMARY,
GENER RAT.

 Herald Square Thcater Burns,,,,,.. Gomez ThwartS Castro's Assassns, student in Pen for Murder Pardoned Eliot Hits Socialists Doctrine,,,ln GompcrS Hears Fate To-day,,,,,,, Night Rider Witnesses Fear Death. Taft Going to Grand old Ne&as,,,,. Black Deplores Tmpulslve Laws s,,,. After Packers for Relating ,...,,,. Financial News and Quotations, l.
 STATE. General state News, ws,.,,.,,.,,,,,,. f Bridgeport's Liquor Crusade, ,..,r.. Big Tobacco Loss ss,,,,,.,...,,,.,,,,
 CITY. Fox Has New Counsel, Prof FarHam Heads c, s. Rr,r,,,,, Past All Blank ,,,,,,,..,,.,,.,,,, Tohlus Dlcklc Very Ill..t.,,,t,,,., Tnxlcabs Are With Us.,,...,,,,., Another Successful Film Flam..... Many New Auto Club Members.,", lilley's StaT Dlned ed,,....,,.,,.,,,. News Of the Courts ts,..,...,,.,,,,.. |
 SpORTS--PnRc q. John r.. Calls Fight Fake. Meeting oC Journal Courier Board State League Bowlers Win Three, NulmeEs Take Two at Stamford, Waterbury Ball Players Salary. Polo Results Last Night Results at Fmeryvlle General Sporting News.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-23
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Wenfhef. .-..I-'... ITVUdy IIDUUy Minimum temperature 2S Maximum temperature 32 Minimum last year ., 2S Maximum last year,,.t 43
 L. M 1ARR, Local Forecaster,
 II, $. Weather Bureau,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
A. l.. COLE IN TEXAS.

Pequot Enterprise: A. l.. Cole IS
now located at San Benito, Texas, a
new town in the southern part of the
state a little ways from the famous
Brownsville and q little ways in from
the gulf. He Is enjoying good health
and is delighted with his location.
It is q very balmy climate, having
had but one light frcst there this
season. 2 Mr.. Cole and his. wife are
not alone there His brother. DR.. Cole
and family are also with them rs il
al:o 81. e. Pickett, well known in
these parts. DR.. Cole went along to
take car Of his brother, but finding
that he was dong: 80 we'll and that
the1e was q good opening there for a
doctor, he began practicing and soon
found he had all he could do. 4 ass. T.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Amateur night at the sB'jou il
certainly very popular. TIE theatre
was packed to the doors Friday night,
and many standing. Leona Gordon,
the little daughter of Geo. Gordon,
sang two sele:tio1e which were
heartily spplauded. The nail driving
contest between five young lad les
was hugely enjoyed by the audience
Miss Julia Polowski. having driven
twelve nails through a plank first.
was awarded first prize, and Miss
Anna "Wstzke was awarded second
prize. The entire bill was very good.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
fLkS MINISTRIES
To Be Put On Next Friday
Night, January
3lSt

The Elks will give their minstrel
next Friday evening, January 31st, at
the local opera house, and it is
guaranteed to be all and more than
was at first expected. It had always
been known that the lodge had the best
of material which. it it would, could
be used to give some of tho best plays.
The ledge hit upon the idea OF. q
minstrel as the very thing that It's
vast amount of material could most
judiciously put or These who have
been called upon to take part in the
minstrel, have devoted a large amount
of time to getting their parts down
pat, and the performance next Friday
evening will prove to be so good az to
be unsurpassed by anything that ever
struck this city.
Among those that will take part
are, VIM. Hall, Will Butler, II. G.
Gordon, George Gordon. DIR. F. b.
Nero, Ed. Weber, Cnas. Willing,
Okcar Olson, F. L. Harrigan, Chas.
Wilkins, Ethan Brown, Frank Turner,
Ray Boyd, Ray Hawley and DR.. J.. r.
Chance Of. Royalton. TIE Elks'
orchestra will be present ana render
some dne new selections.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
THOUGHT HORSE MIGHT HAVE
BEEN STOLEN.

Thursday evening Of last week
Robert Reschke, who came to the city
to procure some medicine, left his horse
IN front of G. 81. Browns
drug store. he returned in about two
minutes, and the horse was gone.
Diligent search was made without
getting any trace of the animal OF rig.
Naturally it was thought that some
one might have driven of with the
horse. But such was not the case, as
Friday afternoon the horse ..and rig
were located near the hospital, the
horse having struck out fer its former
owners home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Attorney G. Rossenmeier of Royal
ton, Who speaks DANISH dusntly. was
selected by the Danish people of the
state to look into the legal status of
the case of Peter Mathieson, who is
condemned to hang next month for
the murder OF Johsn Johanson. As
Mathieson is q Dan. almost direct from
the old country and did not knov q
word Of English 1t is claimed his case
was not properly handled. Mr..
Rossenmeier appeared before the
Board OF Pardons last Tuesday to
plead for Mathieson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
A. q. DAVIDSON RESIGNS.

A. D.. Davidson, who has been
president of the First National Bank,
and who was reelected to that posi-.
tion laet week, has resigned, and A.
r. Davidson has been elected to fill
the vacancy. The reason for the
Re resignation is because of other bust.
ness interests taking up his entire
time. The directors passed resolu-
tions. expressing the kindly feeling
that has existed between the dire ctors
and MI. Davidson during the eighteen
years he had been president Of the
institution, and their appreciation Of
bis ability and thoughtful attention
IN furthering the prosperity Of the
bank, ~ 49,. .-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
JOHN BEVER, FOR MERLY OF
p BUCHANAN, KILLED.

Journal Press: John Bever, a former
resident ct Buckmap, was killed near
Chippewa Falls. Wis, last Friday
afternoon. A telegram to this effect
was received by relatives yesterday.
The particulars in the case are want
ing. The deceased was we'll known
through Morrison county, where he
resided for years. He was born ia
Germany u years ego and was q
veteran of the civil war, having
served in the Forty-eighth infantry.
He leaves q wife and family.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
CITY COUNCIL

The city council met in special
session Monday morning and
approved tho bond of the Hewitt
Bridge company of Minneapolis. Who
are constructing the North bridge.
Street Commissioner Lafond was also
authorized to procure lumber for side
walk repairing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Pine River Sentinel: Peter Grund
left yesterday, for Little Falls after
's%pending.A couple of Il months hers
cutting. Wood III. W. 3. Ellwood.o Mi.
'9rundt has, about decided TO buy some
land. Ind locate. here He will. be back
ID i coupl6T'of months or less. 4 'h011
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

TIE Misses Rose and Abbie Gablenz,
who have been visiting with their
parents. Mr., and Mr.. Frank Gablenx.
at Belle Prairie. returned to Marshall
town, Iowa. Friday. where they are
interested il Salvation Army work,
being captain md lieutenant Of . corps
'atS that. 'p1ace. WI -" 80 ~ 10
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Otto Pohl Of Nor:h Dakota will open
up . meat market in the stand: on
Second street, formerly occupied by
the Sanitary Meat Market, which has
been fvacapt foE, some time. u .~
John VertinI il agent for this
property. = ~: aa::1 E.f~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

About 8 thirty 9 friends gathered
at tho home Of Edward Iedoux on tho
wen" side Thdtsdsy night of last
week. The affair was q leap year
party. a. Cards and dancing VA tho
program 3V of EheN evening. and
Tefreshmentss7 we're served. A very
enjoyable evening was passed. Nj.
Ledoux was presented with . gold
ring BY friends present.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

J. p. Newman, who is manager of q
meat market at Staples, left for that
place Sunday t. az ain take up his
work. MI. Newman had beea i'll for
some weeks. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

a postponed regular meeting of the
board of education was held last
Thuedsy afternoon. The time was
taken up allowing a number of
bills.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

The stock AID fixtures of the Mct3innes
confectionery st IRE have besn shipped
to Cloquet. where Mr.. McHinnes will
20 into the same line of business.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Tom Hughes has returned home
from the woods in the vicinity Of
Walker and says that owing to the
scarcity of snow this year progress is
very slow. Several other parties have
returned also. and deplore the lot OF
the lumberjaoks this year. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Mrs. Ed. N. Frederlckson of Darl.
ing left the hospital Sunday, having
sufficiently recovered from the opera
rion. which she recently under went,
to be removed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

The family of John Hamlin left
Monday for Gresham. Oregon. to
join Mr.. Hamlin, where they will
reside in the fut1re. Mr.. Hamlin's
parents and q number of his brothers
are residents of Gresham. 80. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

The Evangelieic meetings which
have been held at the Presbyterian
church closed Sunday night. The
meetings have been we'll attended and
much enthusiasts shown. Rev. Thomas
Section OF Wilmar has been conduct
ing tho meetings. "
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

Mr.. and Mr.. n. Jansen were
surprised Saturday evening by q
large number of their friends. Cards
was the program of the evening. after
which refreshments were served. A
very pleasant evening was passed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24

I. w. Bouck aud r. K. Carnes of
Royalton attended the meeting of the
Commercial Federation of clubs in st.
Paul the latter part of last week.
Many clubs sent Representatives. and
q very enthusiastic meeting was had.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
The register paid o1t of this total
for clerk hire the sum of 81, 500. .~
CLERK OF COURT @@

100 civil cases.."........."....$ 258. So,
80 transcripts of judgement. >. 88. 90
S3 criminal O 80
9649 decrlEtions delinquent
TAX list 546. As
bllths q ueahts"...".."""". ia. go
!47 marriage llcenses...":"... 1914. 90
65 certificates of conviction -.
from justice coult... o.. 81
Issuing persopl prope ty tax :;
warrant is. citations and ne
entering judgements.... AZ. 50
ID declarations of intention... IL 90
Z cltlzens papers......"...... 100
miscellaneous "..""..""..... j968. rs.
Total $1,000. is
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
NOTICE

We are located in tho Offices of N.
IN. Bergheim, where all accounts due
the firm q be paid.
45 2 -Enenbecker & dou let
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
e1rThe big bargain of tho year is q
S24. W Disc Harrow. Eich & Murphy.

The dance given by the N. b. A.
Thursday evening of last week was
largely attended.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
NOTICE

We, the undersigned land owners
Of eastern Morrison county herewith
notify everyone in that vicinity not t
cut or haul any wood or timber Of
any description from our lands. W.
own $50, QUO acres of land here, 70,
which John Schmolke of Buchanan
MINI, is our agent, and anyone tina
is caught taking wood or timber O
any kind from our land will b
prosecuted to the full extent OF tn
Signed
e. L. Trask.
B. L. Gilbert.
r. Siegleln,
A. J. Nelson.
Mic. Geib,
Is It John Schmolke.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-24
OFFICERS FILE STATE.
MENT9.

The register Of deeds and clerk of
court, two fee officers. have fled
with the county auditor statements.
showing what each received in the
way OF moneys as compensation for
service rendered during the year 1907.
The reports, which are as follows.
show q decrease Of 81, 161. "a in the
amount received by the register Of
deeds, over 1906 receipts:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-01
Old Fashioned Wit.

The standard of wit varies from time
to time. What passes for the genuine
article at one period without challenge
is at another condemned as puerile
Stories were commonly told OF Beau
Brummel and his friends which there
Is good reason TO believe to be au-
thentic, but which would now be re.
garded as too silly for credence. The
famous man about town once laid q
wager with the prince regent that he
would see the greater number of cats
II the prince chose which side Of
Regent street he pleased As the re
suit Brummel saw about twenty, while
the prince had not encountered one
He was asked to explain the system
on which he had gambled and did so
thus: 1t was a very hot morning. and
George w, who liked to take his ease
chose the shady side of the street But
cats like sunshine and grntified their
inclination by summing themselves In
large numbers.
Beau Nash's wagers were not always
so successful. and he once found him
self nonplused by young woman at
Bath. Having bet that be would take
rise out of the girl. be addressed
her with the remark that no doubt she
was familiar with her Bible and had
read the history of Tobit and his dog
Now" said he. "can you tell me the
dogs Manner The reply was as
prompt as IT was pertinent: "Oh. yes.
sir. His name was Nash. and a very
impudent dog he s"-London Globe
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-01

Is in hearty accord with the letter and
spirit of the platform.
Acknowledges deep Indebtedness to
the Democratic party.
Accepts the challenge and charge thar
the Republican party is responsible for
all the abuses which now exist in the
federal government
Presidents message to Congress reia-
tive to great corporations was an indict-
ment against HIS party.
Having drawn the salaries and enjoyed
the honors. let the Republican party ac-
cept the responsibility.
Why no tariff reform7 Why no anti
trust legislation Why no railroad legis.
lation2
My honorable opponent admits the
condition, and he cannot avoid the logi-
cal conclusion that must be drawn from
the admission.
What can be expected when official
authority is turned over to the r=presen-
tatives Of those who first furnish the
sinews of war. and then reimburse them
selves out of the pockets ofthe taxpayers
So long as the Republican party re-
mains IN power IT is powerless to regen
crate itself.
We pledge the Democratic party to the
enactment of law prohibiting any cor
poration from contributing to campaign
fund.
The present method Of electing United
States senators is most responsible for
the obstruction of reforms.
Every remedial measure Of national
character must run the gauntlet OF the
senate. So long as the senate obssructs
reform The people must wait
The Democratic party charges the Re-
publican party with being the promoter
of present abuses. the opponent Of neces-
sary remedies, and the only buIwafk of
private monopoly.
The Democratic party is not the enemy
of any legitimate industry or Of honest
Accommodations
The Democratic party seeks not reyo-
luton. but reformation.
That there are abuses which need 10
be remed ed even the Republican candi-
date admits.
To conform the government 10 the
divine law Of rewards ought TO be the am
bit'on Of the statesman
Promises, # entrusted With The respon-
sibilities Of the high office to consecfate
whatever ability he has to making this.
IN fact. a government n which the people
rule-a government which viii do justice
TO all.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-09-01

II am glad your name Is Mary" said
Mr.. Slowcoach to his sweetheart. whom
he has been counting for several years.
why so?' she asked.
Because I was reading today and
came across a line which said, Mary
is the sweetest name that a woman
ever bore"
THAT is POLITICALLY expressed. I've
heard my father say It to mother,
whose name is Mary. 1t IL from some
poet, lint IT."
II believe So"
But I've heard my father say there
was even sweeter name than Mary"
Il think he must have been mis-
TAKEN" said the lover as he tenderly
pressed his sweetheart's hand.
NO. don't think he was mis-
taken"
What was the other Manner
4 beautiful flush suffused the maid
ems cheek. the silken lashes fell and
yelled the lovely eyes. and, In tone
as soft as the whisperings Of an aeo-
lian harp. she murmured:
s.Wifers-London Answers.