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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
BEATING A PARTY IN POWER

Long ago the late Samuel J. Til den said it really took a two-thirds vote to turn party out of power in the nation. A majority vote was not sufficient. The margin was too narrow. The theory was that one third of the people, backed by the office holders, and sustained by the prestige of position, was really majority. The work of men in office the money given by them, the ac- tivity of the vast machine of which they were a part, were more than enough to turn minority into q majority party. The American people are very hopeful; they have sublime faith in the perpetuity Of their institutions, and are not cas- fly alarmed Nevertheless, they ought to face the fact that the pres dent has for more than a year been working for MT Taft, and that he is working for him now-with some apparent effectiveness. The strife is one in which the president has no proper part. He cannot become an active campaigner for any candidate without weakening the capacity of the people for self-government. If the people do not see this it will be because they have already been dag zled by the strong government" which We now have.
 This is not in any sense party question. It rises far above any mere partisan considerations. The office of president is one of the most powerful positions in the whole world. It has grown greatly in power during the last few years. Unlike the British prime minister, the president cannot be voted out of office by congress. It is wise to per nit such an office to become involved in the bitterness of party strife? We think these questions must be answered in the negative.-Indian- an0liS News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
AHoat on Hot Air.

Members of the house of representa- tives are fond of poking fun at the fiorid style of speech affected by cer- tain congressman, who invariably con- tributes much 'hot air" to any debate in which he may participate.
 On one occasion the politician in question ventured to air his views touching a financial act under consid- eration, when he drew the following ribald observation from an opponent:
 "Our able and adventurous friend has undertaken to present his views upon this question. In this he re- minds me of beautiful swan breast ing the sea with arched neck and wings outspread to catch the glint of the sea, moving along in serene and stately splendor, but blissfully uncon- scious of the unfathomable depths be- low"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

Forestry is a big word, and when the term scientific forestry Is used the average farmer in America may be excused if he thinks the subject is beyond him. Anything less than a square mile in extent growing trees is to the man of American lineage simply piece of woods" And it is a fact that until very recently the study of scientific tree culture or for estry was confined to large areas. It is fortunate probably that discus siOns of the forestry problem of the country have been supplemented by warnings of a threatened famine in timber This last idea strikes home. No farm can get along without posts and rails The matter of windbreaks, shelter and water sheds for small streams also interests the farmer. Rows of trees rightly placed will not interfere with tilling the soil, and since the attention they require comes out of the crop season the raising of a few trees is a simple matter. The timber may not be mar ketable for years to come, but value is added to the farm by tract or patch of woods free from bushes and brambles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

How about the democratic party, wrenched and strained by defeat in a third Bryan campaign? Will it sur vive or perish? That remains to be seen It survived the Charleston dis ruption, the secession year, the war a failure" year, the Greeley year. It is a tough old sinner; its vitality is astonishing. Until it smells "a wee strang'-as the Scotch schoolmaster said-the arrangements for the fu- neral can wait. Likely as not it will be on hand again in 1912 with a new man-it will hardly nominate MT Bryan fourth time-and again be knocked silly by the country's vote for Taft.-Hartford Courant.
 Take notice every one that Taft is to be the candidate once more in 1912, for the Courant has said SO The democratic party has been jos tied and knocked about but it will live. There will have to be some wedding out. however, before it can win a victory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

tones of the song, in imita- tion O. intry parson Timing a hymn, [. <. both would sing in as doleful manner as possible They alternated in reading the lines and made the performance so ludicrous that roar of laughter filled the house. When about finishing the last verse another member of the troupe appeared from the rear, personating the schoolmaster and armed with an enormous split club, with which he vigorously Belabored the musical prodigies from his vantage point They at first appeared unconscious of the attack in the rear, although the club made deafening racket, and the laughter was beyond control At length, however, they noticed the bombardment and beat an inglorious retreat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
The Msuical Mirror.

An ordinary mirror of any size ar shape. a piece of French chalk pointed 30 that 1t can be used to write and silk handkerchief are the requisites. Draw upon the mirror with the chalk any design or words you choose. With the handkerchief wipe the glass light ly until 1t is perfectly clear and no writing or design is apparent. Having all this prepared beforehand. show to rome one and request that he breathe gently on the face of the glass. when he will see a picture of his future wife. for the design drawn will show very distinctly. This can again be wiped on. and if breathed upon the design will be again visible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

l-Cor South Main and Grand stA
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl
 6-Cor bridge and Magill stA
 7-Exchange Place.
 S-Euclid and Roseland avenusA l2-Rogers & Bro. (P) 13-Cor East Mxtn and Niagara stA 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott stx l5-Cor High and Walnut strssta 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sta l7-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm. Kingsbury sta 2S-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. (P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow stA 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 82-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor W. Main and Watertown rd 35-Conn. R. & L. Co car house (Pl 36-Waterbury Brass Co. (P) 27-Cor Cedar and Meadow sta. S8-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay stA 43-New England Watch Co. (P) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co (Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (Pl 47-Cor s. Main and Washington stA 62-Cor Franklin and Union sta. 6S-W'bury Clock Co, case f'ty, fPn 64-Rose H!ll house.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-Cor Baldwin and Stone sta. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin Fl "oof Nofr nI 72-Cor N Willow st and Hillside av. 74-Cor Johnson and Water vile sta. l42-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sta. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sta l73-poli's theater.
 312-The Platt Bros. & Co. fP1 213-Shoe Hardware Co. (P) 214-W'bury Clock mvt. factory. fpv a16-Cor Cherry and North Elm sts 234-Cor Fleet and Hill
 25I-Cor Round Hill and Ward sta 253-Farm street. cor St Paul. 254-Cor Etna and North Main sta 961-Junc Cooke and N. Main sts- 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avsa. 272-Groye. Central and Holmes ay. 1l1-S. N: B. Tel Co building (PI 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. S13-Randolph & Cloves. fPl 314-P,ume & Atwood (P,
 3l5-Anerican Ring Go. fp, al6-Electric Light Station ID S18-Hoimes, Booth & Haydene fps S2l-Cor Bank and Washinrtnn .r S22-Cor Green and N. Leonard st. S23-Cor Wash'to ave Portlana st 324-Cor Charles and Porter ate 332-Cor Bank and Fifth.
 342-Cor Highland av and W. Main 325-Cor Lafayette, Washington av' S27-Riverside Park, near brewery. 371-City Lumber aud Coal Co. (Pl 412-Tracy BroR (P)
 423-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 t32-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co fpt 572-Cor Baldwin and Wilmington sts 582-Cor Baldwin aid Rye sts. 542-Cor Ridgewooo and W'vills sta sIGNAIA.
 l. One stroke calls superintendent o
 the City hall.
 II. Two strokes, Ire out, recall. lii. Three strokes 12 m 6 D. m- l-l-1-1-1-1-l-1-1-l. Ten stroksa
 quick will indicate a general alarm
 and will call the entire force ints
 ssrvics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
He Explained.

At school one day teacher, hav- ing asked most of his pupils the diff ference between an island and penin- sula without receiving a satisfactory answer, came to the last boy.
 T can explain it, sir" said the bright youth. First get two glasses. Fill one with water and the other with milk. Then catch a fly and place 1t in the glass of water That fly is an island, because 1t is entirely surround ed by water. But now place the fly in the glass of milk, and it will be peninsula, because it is nearly sur rounded by water"
 The boy went to the top of the class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

men for service as United States con suls in foreign towns and cities. The field Is enlarging because of the rap i'd extension of our trade all over the world, The service itself trains but very few beginners. Recently an attempt was made to ascertain what class of men can best fill the office of consul. The exporters of goods are the persons most interest ed in having capable consuls to rep resent this country abroad and in re- sponse to formal inquiries on the subject these gentlemen advised the appointment of men who had ha
 practical experience. But the men outside of the service who have had experience of the right kind are the young men in active business, and the pay of the consularships is too small to attract them from commer- cial pursuits. Apparently the only way is to appoint men who show fitness for consular duties in eXami- nations. A steady demand is certain to bring an army of applicants into the field and to induce greater care in preparation among the candidates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

If George s. Palmer had only kept quiet; if Colonel Nod Osborne hadn't [ stopped over; if the Hartford Times hadn't tried to ride two horses; if Joe Barbour had not made that he'll ish threat; if the manufacturers with the fifty million strong had given it to charity-but what's the use, the man with the big if, and the I told you so fellow are at large to-day, but the result stands. Taft, Lilley, Byrne and all the others made great run, so let us get down to business and forget it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Fuiton's Power of Thought.

Robert Fulton possessed to remark able degree the power of concentrated thought. He studied French. Italian and German and acquired a proficien- cy in the three languages. Higher mathematics. physics. chemistry and perspective also demanded his atten- ton as he progressed in scientific re- search.-Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

Waterbury business men and oth- CTS should take a tip from George l.. Lilley. He believes in advertis- ing, or he should if he doesn't. He used printers ink to good effect, and when things looked the black est he didn't stop his ad. Not bit of it, he doubled his space, and then doubled it again. And the result was that he won out Just so with the merchant who would be successful. He must keep at it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
INJURIES FROM ELECTRICITY.
How Most Accidents Are PrOduccd--
 Treatment in Case of Shock.

Most of the injuries resulting from electric shocks are suffered by l1ne- men, by workers in power houses or by brakemen on electric railways who happen to touch the third rail, but with the multiplication of trolley lines in city and country and with the extension of the system of trans mission of currents of enormous volt age over long lines by bare wires strong on poles, the danger to the general public is constantly increas- ing.
 Most of the accidents are produced by alternating currents. This Is not because such currents are more dan- gerous than the direct current, but because they are usually of higher voltage. It is not known how high the voltage must be to cause death. Much depends upon the mode of con- tact, whether the current passes through only small part of the body, as when the two points of con tact are in the same arm or leg, or whether it passes from one arm to the other or from the hand to the foot.
 A partial degree of insulation may also prevent serious consequences, as when one is standing on perfectly dry ground or when the contact is made through the clothes. An Eng fish writer on medical electricity says that it has been proved that a man with dry clothing can sit on the third rail. which carries direct current of $50 volts, and grasp the outer rail without receiving any shock what ever, but the experiment is not recommended to the curious.
 When one has received severe electric shock which mas not been im- mediately fatal he presents signs of greatly lowered vitality. He is un- conscious or semi-dbnscious, with al- most imperceptible pulse, irregular and feeble inspiration, cold clammy skin, relaxed muscles and dilated pu- pills. -
 If he is still in contact with the live wire the muscles may be strong ly contracted, and it may be diffi- cult to release him. Anyone who at tempts to drag him away should have his hands protected by rubber gloves or by a dry coat folded several times, and he must see that the place where he stands is dry and that his foot is not in contact with rail
 The treatment consists mainly in stimulation of the heart and respira- ton. Aromatic spirits of ammonia or some other stimulant should be given if the man can swallow, and artificial respiration should be prac- ticed. This may be done by placing the person fiat on the ground and compressing the chest firmly bur gently for few seconds and repeat ing sixteen or eighteen times a minute. The legs should be raised and the arms and legs rubbed in a direction toward the body. At the same time hot bottles may be applied to the body.-Youth's Companion. ueadaches and NeuraIuia from Colt~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Not Led.

"So she was led to the altar at lastT remarked the girl in blue.
 Led. repeated the brides dearest friend. Led. I fancy you didn't see her. She didn't have to be led. When she started down the aisle you couldn't have driven her off with a regiment of eavalryw-London Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
THE BALLAD OF BOHUNKUS
What It Was, and the Way the Min.
 StreIS Sang 1t.

A queer old absurdity, the ballad or Bohunkus and Josephus, or of Tobi- as and Bohunkus-there were other variations-has been recalled in the Questions and Answers column of the New York Sun. This is the neatest version given:
 There was farmer had two sons, And these two sons were brothers, Bohunkus was the name of one, Josephus was the others.
 Now, these two boys had suits of
 clothes,
 And they were made for Sunday, Bohunkus wore his every day,
 Josephus his on Monday
 Now, these two boys to the theateY
 went,
 Whenever they saw fit;
 Bohunkus in the gallery sat,
 Josephus in the pit.
 Now, these two boys are dead and
 gone,
 Long may their ashes rest;
 Bohunkus of the cholera died, Josephus by request.
 Now, these two boys their story told, And they did tell it well,
 Bohunkus he to heaven went, Josephus went to-Sing Sing.
 A correspondent of the Sun tells in an interesting note of reminis- cences of New York theater in the eos, the way this affecting tale was told by the long famous San Fran cisco minstrels:
 Although I am unwilling to admit having distinct recollection of the nonsense jingles of the '40's. l re- call the laughter which I often en- joyed when hearing this song ren- dered by the San Francisco minstrels in the eos. These nigger minstrels came to New York immediately after the close of the civil war, and had their music hall on the west side Of Broadway, between Prince and Houston streets. Directly opposite was the Metropolitan hotel, and two blocks south on the west side was the St Nicholas, at that time the two principal hotels in the city. The Fifth avenue hotel was rather far up town and had not yet gained special prominence. Directly connected with the Metropolitan was Niblo's garden. Laura Keene's theater, where Our American Cousins was first present. ed was also on the east side Of Broadway one block above the Met ropolitan. Winter Garden, where Edwin Booth frequently appeared, was on the west side and about op- posite Bond street. Wallacks new iheater had recently been removed from the corner of Broadway and Howard street and was then at Broadway and Thirteenth street. The funmakers of the San Francisco minstrels were Billy Birch. bones, and Charley Baekus, tambourine; Bernard was the pompous middle man. and David Wambold. with hts fine tenor voice, the sweet singer. As I remember the song there were but three verses-the first and third as you gave them. To present this song Birch and Backos, both quite stout. appeared at the footlights ] ludicrously dressed as two over 1 grown schoolboys. Each had song ] book. One would read in solemr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

Among all the Balkan countries
 Bulgaria seeems to be best prepared
 to do something decisive when the time is ripe for a political change. Conditions have improved there since
 the powers at the Berlin conference thirty years ago placed it's destinies
 in the hands of Turkey. The people
 want to be free and twenty years ago
 made a good fight against Turkey.
 In that struggle they lacked the sym
 pathy of a strong European power.
 A free and independent Bulgaria,
 must, of course, complicate the poli- tics of eastern Europe. The Russians
 have never ceased to plot for the con-
 trol of Bulgarian politics, says one
 writer Russia covets a southern out
 let to the sea and needs a strong
 power which she can dominate in
 that region to defend her pass. Rus
 sian intriguers drove the predecessor of Prince Ferdinand, Alexander,
 from power and later forced Bull garia's greatest statesman, Stambu-
 loff, from the office of prime minister
 and then shot him down in the
 streets like a dog. It is probable
 that when the psychological mo- ment" arrives Russia will bring for
 ward one of the czar's kin to occupy the throne created by Bulgaria's proclamation of independence. The dominant passion of the Bulgariaps for the past generation has been po-
 litical freedom. They have sacri- feed everything to raise a good army and have long been prepared to put 100000 to 300,0O0 men in the field. Their officers have had German training. and their military equip ment is modern. The men of educa- tion in Bulgaria were taught in Ger many, and there are practically three interests at work in the state-the native element, yearning for free dom, and Russia and Austria, each wishing to dominate Bulgarian poli- tics. The chief intriguers in the Bulgarian mess are agents of Russia, the court influence is keyed on the wishes of the Austrian emperor, and the natives want to be free of all princes and rule themselves. Be- fore they attain their ideal the land will probably be drenched with blood and become another Poland, bone for big powers to fight over All the world must wish that whichever way Balkan affairs are settled the Bull garians shall not be held up on their march of progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

There are a whole lot of men say ing, l told you so, to-day, but it was only guess with them, as it was with the fellows who lost. Politics takes some queer turns. However, the turning doesn't seem to bring out anything for the thrice defeated Bryan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1908

Now, let us hope the republicans will make good. Prosperity, the full dinner pail and the other things should be coming along right soon and lots of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

There used to be a time when Judge Lowe, the only democrat elected, was put up in black type the day after election. This time the judge went down with the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

We rejoice in the election of Taft, but we had hoped to see Lilley dump ed, says Rodenbach, Osborn, Burr and the others who tried to ride two horses during the present campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

M. J. Byrne must feel proud of his victory over Judge Lowe. The judge has laid out many an adver- sary during the past dozen years, but like the champions of the prize ring, the judge had to take his sooner or later and Attorney Byrne happens to be the fortunate gladiator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

The government has recently talk on ID the question of training young
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remendy. removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. W. GROVE. z5c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Don't Get Roped In

to buy TRUNK of inferior quality at high price when we can offer you the very best make, constructed Of hard wood and patent locks for much lower price, We are leaders in the TRUNK LINE and our great sales speak volumes as to the excellence of our goods. -..s... ......
 We have a splendid new stock of UMBRELLAS for the wise and thrift ty to choose from, made with para gon frames and waterproof cover ingS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLETowN- i0;5O 0. m, 5:l0 D. m
 W. G. BIERD c. c. COLBY Gen. Suppl Asst Gen. Pass Agt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Railroad Time Table.

OCtODer 4, lBUS. Going South. FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK = 6:21. 7:56, 9:i0, II :10 .. m; 2a5. 4:l0: SOS p. m SUNDAYS, ' 100, $40 a. m; 1:05, b:0e pm.
 FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN -6iy1, 7:58, 9:40, i:10 a. m. (via Naugatuck Jc); 2:45 4:10. 6:0s, 7:b0 D. m. SUNDAYS, TOO, $40 a. m; i:05, 5:06 p. m.
 Going North. FOR THoMASToN. TORRINGTON AND TWISTED, - 6:42. s:27. 10:5S a m. 3:5b. FOO, s:56 p. m. SUNDAYS, 9:is a. m.; s:07 p.m.
 FOR wATERToWN-e:47. s:s7. il:l5. a. m; e:15, 7:0o p. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, wIL, LIMANTIC. WORCESTER PROvI- DENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON 7:l0, s:s5 a. m; 12:15, 3:15, 7:S3 to Hartford and springfield], ?. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBURY-s:35 a. m; 2;o1, FOO p, FOR PoUGHKEEPsIE-s:s a. m. s:o1 ?. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRISTOL-tConnecting with suburban trains)-"S:3o. *l0:3o O m.; a:s,. *i:33 6:3I .ConnectlnG for Springfield, Worcester, and Boston. ."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Entered at he Post Ofyics at Waterbury. Conn
 ds second class Matter.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-19
SALOONS CLOSE ON
TIME; SOUTHW|CK
WINNING OUT
CAMPAIGN FOR OBSERVANCE OF
HIGHER LAWS BEARS FRUIT
MORE HOT SHOT FOR COMMITS.
SIONER SMITH.

WI Southwick has decided to
give Police Commissioner Smith one
more chance. He sent long com
munication TO the commissioners Tues.
day afternoon. again calling his at
tention to the open violation OF the
liquor laws by r. f. Moore. No. l2f
Farmer-st. and by the proprietor OF
o saloon directly across the street and
urging him to take some action.
Mr.. Southwick's crusade against
Moore and Commissioner Smith is
evidently bearing fruit. for Moore S
place and the saloon across the street
were both closed promptly at IL
O'Clock. Tuesday night. Whether this
was due to any action on the part OF
the commissioner is not known.
One Of the hot shots" Southwick
hurls at the commissioner in his letter
follows
Your excuse 10 me for not being
able to do better service as commits
sioner OF police has always been. j
can't get justice in the courts. | am
now-yetfins- courteous attention in
these same courts, on business that
YOU should properly have taken there
yourself. and | fail to see any reason
why you should be- unable TO secure
J Justice as well.
II went there as business man
not as a politician. and have the con
ISOLATION of knowing thar the indiffer
ence with which yon are treating
these eases is arousing a great deal
/ o. public Indignation