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The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
FIRE DRILL PREVENTS PANIC
Twelve Hundred Pupils Get Out After Fire Outbreak.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 5.- Grand Rapids to-day was threatened with repetition of Cleveland's tragei dy of yesterday on an even target scale. Fire broke out in the laboraI tory of the Central High school, whlli 1,20O pupils were in the midst of thu morning work. The signal for the firl drill was given, and the children marched out in perfect order. Th| building was emptied in two and onel half minutes.
 The Central high school is over| crowded and the stairways inadequate and fears of possible panic have loni been felt, but the fire drill to-day prov| ed effective.
 That there was no panic in the schod was probably due to the fact that photographer had been taking flash light pictures in the corridor of th building, a few minutes before tn fire broke out, and the children hal been warned not to be alarmed. The fire started below the floor Q the chemical laboratory on the frs floor, and only quick action by tn fire department prevented seriou | fire.
 The fire did comparatively littl damage.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
AUTO SHOW MAY CONTINUE.
Funds Received at Extra Day Will Go
 to the Fund for the Poor.


 Manager W. T., Dill of the coming New Haven Automobile show to be held at Music hall, March IS to 24 am nounced yesterday that at the next meeting of the local dealers associa- ton, suggestions for the continuing of the exposition an extra day. the pro- ceeds to be added to the city poor fund, would be acted upon. The pres ent situation throughout the city is such that the exhibitors will in all probability willingly allow their cars to remain an extra day.
 Henry T. Bretzfelder, lesee of the hall will be communicated with that his cooperation may be gained and the association has little doubt but that Gala day. Tuesday, March 25th will be followed by Poor Day" at which time autolsts and the public at large will have an opportunity to take part in the relief movement which is now be- ing so generously pushed.
 The decorations which will transform the exhibition into a magnificent spec tacle Gala day would of course be kept on the cars.
 The committee of arrangements an- nounce that the cup to be awarded to ths bes. owner of the best decorated car Gala Day, will be placed on exhibi- ton in the window of central store in few days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
HAVE AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA
Polls and Bljou's Players Combine
 Charity Concert at Polls.

The orchestras at Poli's and the Bi- jou theater have generously rendered their services to Manager Poll and the committee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the Grand Charity bene- At to be given for the poor of the city at Polls new theater on the evening of Sunday, March End.
 The splendid spirit shown ty their generosity In tendering their ser vices means a large augmented or chestra will be on hand that evenif q and special numbers will be rendered as part of the program.
 Many of the foremost singers of the city as well as numerous other enter tainers have volunteered their services for the benefit and an interesting and pleasing program will be arranged. The sale of tickets will begin in 8 few days,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06

and perfect. All the musical numpers sung during the performance were es- pecially written for it and all Of them are appropriately introduced. me plot is unfolded with a eelerity Of ac- ton and numerous pleasing compllca- tions with pretty little love story carried along with 1t, lending heart interest. The best ability that money could command has been secured to gain the finest results in each depart ment of the entire production, and in addition to the Russell brothers, Annie Conroy Russell assumes a very im- portant part, sharing some of the hon. ors with the stars.
 The musical numbers are rendered by a thoroughly trained chorus of beautiful young women. The pro- duction is complete in detail to the minute in modern stage craft, and is pronounced the comedy hit of the year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
RECORD IN DIRT DIGGING.
To Celebrate Return of Chief En
 gineer Canal Workers Rush.

Panama. March 5.-The newspap- CTS here comment favorably upon the extraordinary amount of canal exca- vatons for the month of February, which, if continued upon the same scale, would make possible the open ing of the canal before 1912
 As 8 sort of celebration in honor of the return of Lieutenant Colonel George w. Goethals, the chief engin- ger of the Panama canal, who has been in Washington for some time past, the total amount taken from Culebra cut yesterday as reported by the engineer in charge was 55,054 cubic yards. This is taken out in eight hours by the employment of forty-eight steam shovels, on one of the hottest days of the season. This record exceeds all previous records since the Americans have assumed charge of the work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
FOR MASONIC TEMPLE.
George Street Church Structure Is
 Considered.

Next Thursday evening Hiram lodge, No. 1, F. and A. M, will consider and vote on the proposition to acquire the German M. F. church on George street. The property Is situated at 249 George street, and 1t Is understood that Hiram lodge will be able to purchase the prop erty at a remarkable figure. If pur- chased 1t Is the plan to remodel and transform tile building into lodge room with halls. club rooms and such appointments.
 The building will be open for inspec- tion on Saturday and Sunday after moons. March ' and S, from until 5 o'clock.
 When the Masonic temple that stood at Chapel and Union streets was sold to the railroad compny the matter of building a new Masonic temple In the city was taken up by Hiram lodge, The original proposition was to have all the local lodges join In, but this plan did not develop and Hiram has gone on with the plans independently. The building fund was started and sev- eral large contributions have since been made to It. Some available sites have been inspected among these being one on Crown street east of Orange. Hiram Is now holding its meetings in Stein ert's atheneum at Court and Orange streets.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
NAVIGATION THEN AND NOW.
Commission for Robert Fulton Ceie-
 bration Wants Balloon Exhibit.

Washington. March 5.-William BerFi. member of the New York state commls- sion in charge of the Fulton Hudson celebration to commemorate the lO9th anniversary of the introduction oi steam river navigation. called upon the president to-day to solicit his interest in inc effort fo have the nations of the world exhibit dirigible balloons m the celebration which will take place tho week of september 25. 1908
 The president expressed hlmseli as greatly in favor of balloons. II IS the purpose of the New York commits sion to invite all the nations or tne world that are experimenting with bal loon architecture 10 make eNhlplts CT their machines during the celebratio1 if congress can be induced to make an appropriation at this session The United States will he represented m the transportation exhibit. which VIII Include suhwavs. submarines, balloons and other methods of travel put Into use since Fulton started steam nayiga- tipn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
REPORT ON luILLEY TO-DAY.
Committee Expected to Give House
 Decision on Investigation.

Washington, March 5.-The com. mittee on rules of the house of rep- resentatives had a long executive ses- sion to-day to consider the resolution of Representative Lilley. of Connects. cut. for the appointment of a special committee to investigate the methods of the Electric Boat company, of New Jersey, in connection with the legisla. tion for the purchase of submarines for the navy department. Every member of the committee was present. An agreement was reached not to dis. close what had been discussed, O, whether any decision had been reach ed. Every member of the committed affected an air of mystery on leaving the speakers room. The committed on rules held meeting to-day" was the stereotyped reply to inquiries al to what had been done.
 It is learned. however, that soma kind of a report on the Lilley resolui tion will be made to the house toI morrow. It is generally believed that a substitute resolution will be rei ported.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
BENEFIT OF POOR.
Concert to Be Held March 15 in New
 Haven Theater.

Another benefit concert for the fund which is being raised for the relief of the poor of the city Is being arranged by Aldermen Cunningham and Burke and City Clerk Devine. The concert viii be held in the New Haven thea fer on the evening of Sunday. March 15. A long program has been arranged which Eul include some splendid tal-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
NO STANDING ROOM"
Mayor of Columbus Acts in Nickel
 Thcafer Matter.

Columbus, O., March 5.-Mayor Bond consulted to-day with State Fire Mar shal s. D. Creamer and Fire Chief Lauer about the nickel theaters in Co., lumbus. Managers of many of these theaters have failed to take proper precautions in providing rear exists and some have failed to make changes suggested by the fire chiefs. The may or has accordingly ordered that In the future no standing room" shall be sold in these places. When seats are filled. no more tickets shall be sold.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
BIJOU.
"Tennessee's Partner" Very Interest,
 ing Drama.

Tennessee" a girl who is named from the state fin which her mountain home is located, and 'Tennessee's s Partner" are making good every day, and twice a day, at the Bijou this week. The character of the young orphan girl is one which is splendidly suited to Miss Shipman. and the stage settings are as attractive as any ar- ranged for play of this sort this sea- son.
 "Tennessee's Partner" rests you like verything-takes you out of your self. as 1t were; and remember, you have only four more chances to see it. and should not miss it.
 Next week MT. McGill has promis- ed a splendid revival of Carmen with elaborate scenic effects and cos tunes. No pains will be spared tc make the production ever more sue. cessful than last season. The play was chosen last week as the result oi the voting contest Seats for nex week are now on sale at the box office
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
DUMA DEMANDS ITS RIGHTS

St. Petersburg, March 5.--The duma has adopted unanim mously an interpolation asking M. Kokovsoff, the finance minister, to explain his reasons for inducing the emperor to issue a ukase about the end of Janu- .ary authorizing an international loan of sS3,000,000 in violation of a pro- vision of the fundamental law requir- ing the sanction of the duma in all budget. operations.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06

ent which has offered itself for the occasion. Among the numbers will be solos by Miss Margaret Hogan, the we'll known soprano. MT. Morgan a bass solost and numbers by the City band which will have thirty-five pieces for this occasion. Tickets will be on sale at the theater.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
Women Who Think.
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
NEW HAVEN.
"The Phantom Detective a Musical
 MelOdrama That Pleases.

"The Phantom Detective" mysteri- ous musical melodrama pleased an un- usually large house last night. The tragedy of the. plot is artfully set forth by just enough comedy of guaranteed quality to hold the attention of all throughout the entire play. The "Phantom" is so clever that even Cunning" the jail breaker, would find all his ingenuity taxed to escape,
 Gen Warburton, retired from ser vice in India, has the hatred of Tis- er-ra, a king in India, This man t~s kidnapped the generals daughter. The general, to make his home happy, has adopted Laura Leone. This woman learns that the general Is going to make over all his millions to her in a year if he dies so she and her accom- plice, Teal arrange to have Tis-er-ra kill the general. He does kill the gen. eral and Teal gives him a tiara that | dia,
 All this time the generals true daughter, Clara, is living with him as a maid, not knowing her true identity She is accused of killing the general but the Phantom" turns up just at the right time and she fades away into thin air, eluding her pursuers.
 Tis-er-ra manages to kidnap Clara and takes her to his kingdom. He Is just going to torture her into becom- ing his wife, when the Phantom" turns up in the nick of time, scares all the natives into subjection and takes Clara away With him. In the last act the Phantom. has just 20 minutes in which to bring the murder CT of the general to justice. He has lured Tis-er-ra into the generals old home to find Clara hypnotized by him and he refuses to revive her Then the Phantom revives her himself and proves that she is the real daughter of the general. Teal and Laura Leone are undone and sent to prison.
 Tonight, tomorrow matinee and night are the only chances to the "Phantom."
 "1'he Hired Girls Millions"
 The famous Russell brothers, assist ed by large company of players, have been given a vehicle that affords them full swing to display their laugh producing abilities in Charles E.. Blaney's new production "The Hired Girls Millions, which will be the at traction at the New Haven theater Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights, with matinee "Wednesday. The oppor- tunities for laugh making are not con- fined to them alone for there are parts in the play and in the big company of thirty people; there are others who are qualified to play them. Scenically the production cannot be surpassed and the same can be said of the cos tuning, the electrical devices and in fact all the adjuncts that go to make modern plays equipment complete
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-06
soyEREIGNs WILL MEET.

Berlin, March 5.-According to an of fiial note issued to-day, Emperor Will liam will meet King Victor Emmanuel of Italy at Venice in the course of his Mediterranean cruise. Later Emperor William will visit Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
COAT BURNED UP
And Brakeman CroniD's $24
Went with II.

Daniel Cronin of South Leonard
street, who for several years was a
member of the Brooklyn Athletic
club baseball team, lost $24 Saturday
afternoon. 1t went up in smoke
Cronin is now brakeman on the
! Naugatuck division and received a
drenching Saturday morning. Early
in the afternoon while the work train
was resting Cronin also decided to
have little sleep. So he took off his
coat and placed it in front of the fire
box to dry. He, himself, found soft
spot in the cab and although he per-
haps intended to dream for only few
minutes, he must have taken a long
snooze When he awoke. and went
for his coat he had to rub his eyes to
see if he were really awake. There
was very little left of the coat and
what was still on the nail was burn
ing. Dan" did not reach for the $24
on the inside pocket, for there was no
pocket to reach to. The fire had pass
ed that post and was at that time go
ing on the home stretch. Cronin
pulled the remains of the coat from
the nail and threw it in the fire. 1t
certainly was a costly sleep and he
had reason to feel like kicking him
sell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17

The Miller & PeCkCo
Half Price
to Close.
49, ,.r~..

ALL OF OUR LADIES' VELVET
SUITS AND COATS.
AT s14-All of our Ladies Velvet
Suits that were $2S. J
AT $10.9S-AIl of our Ladies' Vel
vet Coats that were $22.9S.
CHILDREN's UNION SUITS.
Union Suits of Wool, part wool, and
cotton, mostly samples, very much
under regular prices, all sizes for
children, boys and girls; to be
sold at 29c, soc and 69c, regular
prices 75c to 81
SPRING STOCKS.
New goods are constantly arriv-
ing. This morning we are showing
WOMEN'S NECKWEAR.
Silk Bows, all prices.
Embroidered Linen Collars.
Lace Jabots.
Lace Sets.
Embroidered Stocks.
Collar and Cuff Sets, 25c to CSC.
Fancy Coat Sets, 75c to S2.9S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
This is a Great Country

And why? Because we've got laws
which appear on our statute DOCK
that compel us to be good. Well, we
lave in our city some people (known
as dolcefarnientes) who intend that
The old (yellow) laws are lived up
to or they will know why not. Take
for instance the moving picture
shows which have been splendid
Dastime and entertainment for thou
sands of our citizens every Sunday
afternoon and evening for years, and
If you ever took notice those thou
sands are the people who cannot af-
ford the time unless they neglect
their homes and night during the
week and moreover, the pictures
are the only pleasure they have on
Sunday (aside from attending
church service). Of course If they
force the old blue laws They're yell
low now on us we will be compelled
to stay home Sunday and keep a
pious book in our hands from sun
rise to sunset. Well, here's that,
that dolcefarnient, who is the cause
of it all, will run across some verse
In the book which says mind your
own business and let other peoples
business alone. Of course when he
gets the law enforced he can skip
the town. One gentleman once upon
time came to town and after doing
all the mischief he could skid
dooed," and we must bear the brunt
of it. But don't think we do bust
ness that way. No, no; we have all
we can do to mind our own business,
and if you call and buy some of our
tea, coffee, cocoa or buttermilk you'll
say we attend to our business strict
ly, as the good quality is not equaled
in the city for the price you pay at
pHELAN'S II STORE
~ East Main St. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
THEATERS WE'RE DARK.
Lyric Proprietor Might Be Good for
Money Consideration.

In accordance with the order from
the head of the police department
there was nothing doing in the NOV
ing picture line in this city yester-
day afternoon and evening. The
only attraction that was going was
the spiritualistic meeting at City
hall. 1t is said that yesterday
Heinie Freeman, proprietor of the
Lyric on East Main street, stated
that he would close up his house
provided the other managers gave
him $50 and paid two months rent
which he is said to owe. But Messrs
Parsons, Mcmahon and Halliwell are
said to have looked with scorn on
the propositions 1t was rumored
that all the clothing, shoe and fur
nishing stores on North Main street
which are usually opened on Sunday
were closed yesterday by the police.
Superintendent of Police Beach when
asked if it were so said he had given
no special orders yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17
MEETINGS wO.NIGHT.

Boys club. u--....-,..
Pequot club.
Naturalist club.
BARRIERS union.
Celtic Medical society.
Court Vigilant, F. of A. q.
c. w. A., art work, dressmaking.
Court G. Verdi, No ISL, F. of A.
Brass City lodge, No 244, N.E.O.P
Mattatuck lodge, No 1877, N.E.O.P
st Michaels drum corps, Water
vile.
Rosedale camp, No 9615, M. W.
Of A.
Friendly league, school of house
keeping, public school cookery, a. NJ,
p. m, first course cookery 1880; do
nestle arts, seamstress course 1880,
millinery 1880; physical training, adj
vanced 1880, beginners $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17

Bert Barber of Elton, Wis, says: 81
have only taken four doses of your
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they
have done for me more than any
other medicine has ever done. Mr.
Barber refers to DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. They are sold by
Buckingham pharmacy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-06-26
Hast Thou?

Hast thou opened the temple of thy heart
To fearlessly seek within,
If truth and goodness hold a part
Or the dead sea fruit Of SIM
Or hast thou kept a hoiier place
Where the ark Of the covenant stands,
Does the Angel carve on its tablets face
The good th5t comes from thy hands.
Or in the sanctuary Of thy soul
What treasures of hope thou hast,
or il all are gone from that bright scroll
TO the ashes Of the past:
Does the angel guard with 1agesug sword
The portals Of thy SOULS e2tates
Is thy garden beautiful and fair
Within the precincts of that gates
Hast thou Eden bowers away from strife
Nor vexed by coFroding care.
DOst thou see the fruit Of the Tree of Life
Or the trail of the serpent there?
On Heavenly mamma hast thou fed
Or starved has thy spirit BEEN
BY pillar OF fire hast thou been led
Through darkness and doubt. and sinY
Hast thou fed thy thirsty famished soul
With the water from the rock:
Hast tbeu stfiycn wei TO win the goal
Does the world thy penance mock?
Hast seen thy bark beating on LIES sea
Or wreck on its tempest strands.
Hast seen thy hopes forever fee,
Or sink in the shifting sandss
Hast thou cherished those whom thor
wouldst bless
For love hast thou fondly striven.
Hast thou drank of the cup OF bitterness,
Is thy heart by ingratitude riYen.
Keep hope, if Earth holds net thy right
Then the path thy feet have trod
May lead thee up to thar city of light
To the Temple and Throne Of God
ASA FOSTER SMITH.
Milwaukee. Wis