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The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-05-30
No. 81

apparatus shown to the high officials in Pekir,
and its wonderful performances explained to them,
and they simply expressed the opinion that China
had gotten along without this for four thousand
years, they did not see any reason why they could
not continue to do without it. AT the present time
every official residence and department in Pekin is
connected with telephone and telegraph lines are
common throughout the Empire. Books and news
papers are being printed, batt1eshps built and other
evidences of the adoption of modern civilization of
the Chinese are furnished in many directions.
There is a strong demand also for local self-gov-
ernment, and the imperial government has recognized
this and is aiding the people in their efforts to govern
themselves
The government itself, located at Pekin, which has
been entirely apart from the people for thousands
of years, is earnestly desirous of reform and has
announced programme which includes the extern
sion of the postal system; the Improvement of the
telegraph service; the fostering of domestic and
foreign trade; the education and protection of its
subjects abroad; and hundreds of other items which
will tend to build up and strengthen China. The
government has. also promised to promugate a con-
stution Societies have been organized in the cities
where the members meet and listen to lectures on
politics, and they themselves prepare literature on
local and kindred subjects and scatter it
throughout the Empire.
The greatest of all the reforms undertaken by the
government is the suppression of the opium trade
Strong laws have been promulgated which in the
course of comparatively few years will do away
with the of opium by the Chinese The drug is
gradually withdrawn from them, and in a compara-
lively short time Chinaman will be able to procure
it. Opium has been their great curse With this
removed and the activities being displayed in all
directions, China is destined to become before this
century closes of the greatest if not the domina
ting power of the world.
The Chinese people superior in many respects
to the Japanese, and they inferior in no respect
When you recall that Japan more isolated forty
years ago, and had much less knowledge of western
civilization than China has to-day, you can com
prehend what possibilities there are before this great
industrial people. Their advent into the civilization
of the world will change economic conditions
throughout the world, and the western civilization
must be prepared to meet the changed conditions
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-05-30

the people. They must be true to the platform of
the party. They should be men and not puppets
1t seems to be very good American doc
trne for the people from every state, regardless of
their political affiliations to enforce the constitution,
the organic law of the state If the people of New
York state want pool selling to continue they should
change their constitution They will not change
their constitution but the other hand will enforce
its provisions relating to this particular evil of pool
selling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
MISS ETHEL ROOSEVELT.
Way She Acquitted Herself at Gar
 den Party Impressed Many.

New York, Sept 14.-The manner in which Miss Ether Roosevelt ac- quilted herself at the garden party at Oyster Bay for the benefit of Nassau hospital convinced many ob- servers that the presidents second daughter is destined to become lead CT of the younger social set in Wash ington this winter.
 Her part in the garden festival was to preside over the tea booth, but in more than one way she made herself the life of the assemblage. In appearance she is unlike her sis ter. Mrs Nicholas Longworth, and resembles her mother, who is her chum.
 When her sister was the young lady of the White House, Miss Ethel was kept in the background. She wore short skirts and her hair in hanging braids. It was only last winter that she left the National Cathedral school She was IT years old on August 10.
 In view of her fathers retirement on March next, tfA Washington of- ficial set is expecting several brilliant functions for her. The probability of a ball in the east room of the White House, at which she will make her formal bow to society, is being talked of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
RABBITS EYE FOR MAN.
Successful Grating of an Animal
 Cornea Restores Sense of Sioht.

New York, Sept 14.-A blind man has been made to see through rab- bits eye as the result of an operation performed by Dr Henry R. Lesser of 4 West Ninety-third street The op- eration consisted in grating the cor nea from the eye of rabbit upon the eye of the patient, who had been blind for fifteen years. He now is able to count fingers at distance of twelve inches, distinguish color and go. about unattended The operation, though not unknown to optical sur gery, has seldom proved as successful as in the present case.
 Dr Lesser declined to discuss the case or the identity of his patient, except that he had performed the op- eration with unusually good results.
 His patient, Dr Lesser said, was 24 years old, and when nine years old developed leucoma, disease of the cornea. He became totally blind. The operation was performed last May and now the graft is in perfect position and the sight appears to be improving day by day.
 It was learned from another source that the patient is Hyman Cohen, a piano tuner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
HEAVY WIND FOR GOLFERS.
Good Crowd Out to Watch Players
 Drive Gutta Percha.

Garden City, L. l., Sept IA stiff breeze from the north blowing directly in the faces of the players at the first tee was the only unfa- vorable condition which confronted the contestants at the opening of the fourteenth annual amateur cham pionship of the United States Golf association here to-day. The wealth CT was clear and bright and the course was ill fine condition.
 During the past week in practice rounds of 73 was the best score made for the IS hole course, which meas ures 6,449 yards. This was done by Walter J. Travis, three time winner of the national title. At the open ing of play to-day, however, it was believed that the high wind would make low scores unlikely and that 78 would be good card was the opinion of experts.
 Among the entrants for this year $ companionships are the present title holder, Jerome D. Travers, and three former champions, w. J. Travis, Eb- en NJ. Byers of Pittsburg and Find lay s. Douglass.
 To-day's play consists of an 1S- hole round at medal play. The GA best scores will qualify and these will be paired for an 18-hole match play round in the afternoon On each of the four succeeding days there will be 36-hole match play rounds for the title, the final being set for Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
UNCLE SAM CUTS WAGES.
Aged NeedlewomeH at Brooklyn Navy
 Yard Victims of Machinery.

New York, Sept 14.-Their small wages already cut in half by the com petition of labor saving machinery, the needlewomen in the clothing fac tory in the Brooklyn navy yard learned yesterday with dismay that a further reduction of their earnings was threatened.
 The women are widows and daugh- ters of Union veterans, and for thirty years they have sewed on by hand the white braid and stars for all the tackles uniforms, numbering from 30,000 to 60,000 per month. Last week the navy department ordered a reduction from 10 cents to 5 cents garment for the braiding.
 They have been offered more re- munerative work, but say they are unfitted for 1t.
 When last night the needlewomen learned that contractors were offer ing to braid for 3 cents they decided to petition the navy department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
ALL GONE HOME
Eud of Euchsrisiic Congress- Yesterdays Parade Excll.
 IDg st Times.

London, Sept 14.--The prelates and clergy who came to. London to attend the Eucharistic congress which ended yesterday scattered to the four points of the compass this morning. The early channel steam CTS took upwards of 300 who are going to the contineN. A large number of the delegates went by train to Canterbury, the ecclesiastl- cal metropolis of England where they visited Canterbury cathedral and the Church of St Martin which is believed to be the oldest Chris tian church in England. Still an- other party including the papal le- gate. Cardinal Vincent Vannuetlli and Cardinal Gibbons went to Arun- del castle, the magnificent seat of the duke of Norfolk, where they were the guests of the duke at big house party. The cardinal will sail on the steamer Caronia which leaves Queenstown October l for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
DAVIDSON RELEASED
Samuel Osborne of Nsugsluct His BOndSman = COV0ner'S
 Verdict.

Deputy Coroner Walter D. Make peace has concluded his investigation of the death of Alanson J Scott, who lost his life in the trolley accident on North Willow street Friday even- ing. In his opinion k. H. Davidson, motorman of the car which killed Scott, is criminally responsible.
 In closing his report he says that while Scott was standing directly in the rear of the disabled car engaged in manipulating the rope, the re. pairs were completed. The interval between the two cars, fifteen to twen- ty-five feet, was so great that 1t seems probable that Scott attempted to the last moment to drag the pole from the wire and avert a collision by disconnecting the power, and thus he increased the danger to himself which he might possibly have avoid ed. But if this was the case, Scott's devotion to his duty does not in my opinion relieve Motorman Davidson from the responsibility, for the, pri- mary cause of the accident which find was his negligence in leaving his controller in such condition that the necessary result of the contact with the trolley wire must have been the starting of the car to the rear.
 'I therefore find that said Ray mond H. Davidson was grossly and criminally negligent in that he left his post on said car without taking proper precautions to prevent the starting up of the car when contact should have been made.
 'I find that Scott came to his death as a result of the criminal neg. ligence of said Raymond H. David son."
 Davidson was released on bonds Saturday evening The bond was re. duced from S2.o00 to $1,000, which amount was furnished by Samuel Os. borne of Naugatuck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
AUToIsT GETS DROPPED EGG.
Fowl Takes "Honk. Honk' for a
 Rush Order and Lays One.

New York, Sept IA big red touring car sped along the Hudson county boulevard from Jersey City to Bayonne yesterday. In the car, be- sides the chauffeur, were pretty woman and two men.
 As the car approached the bridge of the Morris canal it scared dozen chickens nestling under bushes Some of the foolish chickens, squawking, ran; others flew right across the autos path.
 A yellow hen, plainly much per- turbed, flew over the car and al that instant laid an egg, which fell in the pretty woman's lap. The egg drop ped gently in the voluminous folds of her silk coat and was not even crack ed. Smiling, the pretty woman pick ed up the egg and looked back at the yellow hen It was cackling loudly as if to say:
 "Stop those autoists They've kid naped my egg."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
HI HENRY STRICKEN.
Hope for Recovery of the Veteran
 Burnt Cork Entertainer.

Boise. Ida, Sept 14.-Hi Henry. the veteran minstrel, lies at his home in Horseshoe Bend, twenty-five miles from here, in critical condition from apoplexy. He was stricken last Sunday week and has steadily grown worse until now practically all hope for his recovery has been abandoned.
 Hi Henry and his minstrels are known at every one night stand from here to Frisco. Hearty Hi Henry, :" as he has been called for years, was sole proprietor and manager of his combined minstrel troupe and vaude- vile show. He played here last at the New Star theater in 1902.
 When he appeared at theater he seemed to turn his burnt cork fol- lowers loose Every man in the audi ence at once remembered the first minstrel show of his boyhood, when he shrieked with mingled terror and laughter at the flashing, rolling. eyes and shiny teeth that grinned forth from blackened faces. They were the same old jokes, marvels of vital- ity and potent as ever to draw laugh ter.
 With his military band of twenty five, Hi Henry usually obliged with a fantasia. Then he played on his famous gold cornet.
 He always kept his mustache black When his scanty hair grew white and his steps shorter. he put his savings into mining property in southwestern Idaho.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
Yesterdays Parade.

Most of those who packed the streets about Westminster cathedral were eager to see what would happen, for the British government had forhiddcf the religious procession. Protestant opposition to such public demon stration had become so threatening and the Cag.Gics were so determined that the authorities had good reason to fear rioting and bloodshed, especial ly as it was known that guard os 15,- GOO sturdy Catholics, mainly Irishmen. had been formed to protect the pro cession, which contained the visiting cardinals and other churchmen
 Needing Prime Minister Asquith's warning, Archbishop Bourne had promised that the religious feature which had aroused such violent pro tests should he omitted from the dcm- onstration, and so the parade was strictly secular within the letter of the law.
 The route of the procession was laid through the quiet streets adjacent to the cathedral, and but for the unex- pected sectarian strife which a discus sion of this ceremony brought on it probably would have been solemnized quietly and in reverent atmosphere The great majority of those who at- tempsed to witness the spectacle. how ever. apparently were attracted by GU. riosity, and small part were openly and demonstratively hostile. The Cath ollie element cheered heartily while the procession passed by and through out the route, but fheTe was heard also some 'booing,' such as the English people use in theaters to express dis pleasure at any of the plays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
SLAIN AT CHURCH ORGAN.
Insane Man Slashed 0rganist With a
 Pocketknife.

Newton, N. G., Sept 14.-Miss Willie Bullinger, 19, was at the or gan playing the closing hymn at Sun day school yesterday morning. Lon Rader, 21, sprang across several benches and with his pocketknife stabbed her. in the back and breast. She died almost instantly
 Some mpnths ago Rader was com mitted to the state insane asylum. and in his rawlings often mentioned Miss Bullinger's name. Recently he was discharged as cured.
 Rader said he killed theh girl be cause she was witch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
AFRAID OF CROWD
Man Died Rather Thau Face lhe PUpis sbmeDt Be Knew He
 Deserved. <

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Two suicides, one startling in its accompaniments and the other the despairing act Of young woman hopeless of ever re- gaining her health, occurred in Chi cago yesterday.
 Crouching in dark cellar, at the door of which 100 men were clamor- ing, an unidentified fugitive almost severed his head from his body with razor rather than face the ven geance of his pursuers. He had been traced to the cellar after he had lured boy five years old to the place. He had been dead an hour before 1t was learned that he had cut his throat. Covering beside him was the boy, held there by the threat of his tormentor that he would kill him if he stirred and unaware that death had removed the menace.
 The scene was the basement of the vacant building at No 152 West Jackson boulevard The man had been seen to pass into the cellar with Lawrence Brosnau, whose home is at 132 West Vanburen street. Those who observed the two investigated. Threats from the boys captor that he would shoot the first to enter, held the pursuers off even after their number had reached a hundred.
 The other suicide was that of Miss Florence Osborne. 25 years old, daughter of Eugene Osborne, promi- nent in the building of the Worlds fair as a constructing engineer.
 It occurred at her home, 5201 Jef- ferson avenue Miss Osborne shot herself through the heart. MT Os- borne believed that long suffering from an injury to her spine caused her to become Respondent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
CITY NEWS.

James Degnan has returned after a weeks visit with relatives in Meri- den.
 Hon George Fred Williams of Bos- ton, one of the ablest campaign speakers in New England, will speak in Naugatuck Wednesday evening, September 16. at o'clock This is the first democratic rally in Nauga- tuck and it is expected to be rouser for the opening of the campaign.
 The hearing on the claim of Philip Hanenny for s625 against the estate of the late William Palette for tend ing to his feet and doing chores around the house, was resumed in the district court this afternoon be- fore Attorneys Blansfield and Minor as commissioners. Dr Ralph Lopez testified that he was Pallette's physi- clan for twenty years and Palette was always prompt in his payments. He had never heard him complain of his feet. Several other witnesses gave similar testimonys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
BAD FOR LLLEY
John '. WbIilemore lbe BIsseai Manufacturer iD Stale Can-
 moi vole For Bim.

Here is the first rude blow givon to Congressman Lilley since the con vention named him. This letter to the Hartford Courant speaks for itself:
 Editor of the Courant:
 wish to thank you for the kindly reference to myself in your editorial headed Those Manufactured Reso- lutions" which appeared in your yes- terday's issue. It is true I was not present in New Haven, and, there- fore, had no opportunity to see the resolutions of protest as presented. For obvious reasons I cannot enter into discussion of them. My op- position to MT Lilley's candidacy was based wholly upon the record he made during our last congress In connection with the submarine boat investigation. Admitting, if you please, that his motives were of the best, he made grave mistake, as shown by the report of the commit- tee, and I question very much the WlouOh tCfCu II tAL holnlhdbAOA udA been promised him months ago, which method is not in accord with my notions of proper party action) of placing our party upon the de- fensive, which is the situation in this state to-day. Furthermore, in my opinion, it is shameful if a committee like the one named in New Haven on Tuesday cannot submit a protest, wisely or unwisely framed, without being insulted.
 l wish to vote for Taft and Sher- man, and if my life is spared I shall gladly do so. Until the nomination for governor was named this week I have always supported to the best of mysability the nominees of our party, but how to consistently do so this year is the question.
 Thanking you again for your kinds ness, l am, Very truly yours, J. H. WHITTEMORE Naugatuck, Sept 12, 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
ROOMS HUGHES
President Says Be Doss Not Want 10 DIcisie. But Spoke 10 Els
 Friends About Governor
WATCHING SARATOGA

Oyster Bay, N. r., Sept 14.- President Roosevelt's position on the question of the renomination Of Governor Hughes was set forth in an official statement given out at the executive offices to-day. The state- ment follows:
 "The president has been in com munication with Secretary Root and Congressman Cocks in references to the governorship situation and has authorized them to state that while he has no intention of dictating, yet to all his friends who have spoken to him on the matter he has said Tn the stronNest possible terms that he favors the renomination of Governor Hughes"
 The president will receite no vis- itors at Sagamore Hill to-day. He will be at home all day except per haps when he goes for a horseback ride for a short time. From this it is taken that the president means to keep in close touch by wire with the actions of the republican state con- yention at Saratoga.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
THE FIRE AUTO.
Speed of Flier Makes One Forget
 There's a Fire.

The fire department was called shortly before II o'cloc kthis morn ing to the old bridge or Liberty street. Some blanks were ignited by sparks from passing engine The alarm nor the fire did not attract much attention as Chief Snagg's flyer was the whole show. Talk about go- ing down Grand street in jiffy, why it was simply a whizz and cloud of dust. It may be all right to hit her. up'' on d straight street where there is plenty of room, but the man at the wheel is taking big chances on going down Grand street as he did this moring.
 The fire department was called at 2:15 this afternoon to a barn in the rear of tenement house at 39 High street owned by R. Shipley. The fire had good start and before the blaze was extinguished the roof was entirely destroyed The flames spread to the roof of the house, but only few shingles were burned. The house was occupied by Henry Schlitz and Patrick Roach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
Get Tired Quick.

A farmer hired a hand from town The first morning the new hand went to work he accompanied the farmer Into the hay field. They put on load and hauled it to the barn. By the time It was unloaded 1t was 9 o'clock Well" said the new hand from town. ''what will we do now?" What will we do now?' roared the farmer. "why. we'll go after another load of hayw Tn that case" said the new hand from town, "I will resign.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
Bryan Marching On.

Washington, Sept 14.-William J. Bryan passed through Washington early to-day en route 10 Baltimore. He arrived at the union station at 6:30 o'clock on his private car "Oli- yette," attached to a regular train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad from Deer park. Md. where he yes terday was the gusst Of John T. Me Graw. national com iiitteeman from West Virginia. The stop here was just long enough for change of engines and the train left ct : o'clock for Baltimoras '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
NEW BRITAIN LEADS
!. A. B. Convention in Session al Bowe oi Ibe Largest
 Society.

New Britain, Sept 14.--The thir- ty-ninth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence union opened here to-day with over 200 delegates present. Rev Michael A. Sullivan of Hartford, president of the union, presided. The opening prayer was by Rev Walter J. Shanley of Danbury. The morning session was largely taken up with the appoint ment of committees. This session was preceded by solemn high mass at St Mary's church. At noon Mayor Landers welcomed the delegates on behalf of the city. A theater party was rendered the delegates this after noon and tonight ball will be giv- en in their honor at the armory. The election of officers will take place to- morrow.
 The report of State Secretary CrO- min of New Haven showed total membership in the state up to July 1 of S,012 Two societies were dis banded during the yeAr, one in New Haven and another in Winsted. The gain in membership from January 1 to July 1 amounted to 495. The re- port referred to the field day in Tor rington as a grand success. The banner society in the union is the Young Mems T. A. organization in New Britain, with total member ship of 512 St Agnes of New Ha- ven is hext with 357, St Roses of Meriden 300, and St Francis's mems society of Naugatuck 214. The re- port also showed that the financial condition of the union was excellent, as the treasury will show larger balance than ever before.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-14
Sperry Welcomed at Albany.

Albany, Sept 14.-Rear Admiral Sperry, ommander-in-chief of the American battleship fleet now visit ing this coaling port. and a number of officers, came ashore to-day. The admiral was received at the Jetty by the premier of Western Australia, N. J. Moore and the patty proceeded to the city. The governor of Vest ern Australia, Admiral Bedford, welcomed the representative of Great power akin to ourselves in origin and language and inspired by the same ideals of freedom and jus tiee We welcome the American fleet and its manifestation of force which We believe will never be ex- erted except in just cause and in the maintenance of general peace.