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The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24
Plot to Destroy Fleet.

Rio Janeiro.-The Brazilian police
have discovered an anarchist plot
ton of part of the American feet now
lying in the harbor. The conspiracy
while centering in Rio Janeiro and Pc
has qualifications in Sac Paulo
resides in Petropolis, was the chief
conspirator here, although it is under
stood that foreign anarchists are
deeply involved in the plot.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings Of ths
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Items Gathered From all
Parts of the World Condensed
into Small Space for the Ben
eft of Our Readers.
ConQresS sSlonal.

Before the senate committee on in
teroceanic canals Col. Goethals. chief
engineer and chairman OF the canal
commission, stated that the laying of
cement could begin by next January.
A large number of private pension
bills have been passed by the house.
bill has been introduced in the
senate to create bureau of mining
technology.
In a statement to the senate COM
mittee on canals Secretary Taft de-
clared that the Panama canal should
be completed by 1914 at n total cost
of 5000, 100000.
Senator Gore OF Oklahoma has IN
troduced a bill providing that the in
terstate character of a shipment of
liquor shall cease upon its arrival at
the place in state to where it is
consigned.
The senate has passed the joint res
olution providing for the remission of
more than half of the Chinese indem-
nifty granted on account of the boxer
rebellion.
A bill has been introduced in the
house providing for the establishment
of the United States National Bank of
America at Washington with capi-
tai stock of s1OO,OOO,OOO, of which the
government is to own three-fifths.
Senator Stone has introduced bill
in the senate providing for the issu-
ance by railroads of transportation to
newspapers in return for advertising.
Senator Curtis has introduced bill
in the senate which will enable set
tiers in western Kansas to buy govern
ment lands adjoining their farms at
private sale.
The Maryland legislature has elect
ed William P. Whyte to fill the uneN-
pired term of the late Senator Cor
man. Senator Whyte is S4 years old.
The bill granting leaves of absence
during the winter months to home
stead entrymen has been passed by
the senate.
State Senator Austin of Toledo. O..
has been fined 500 and sentenced to
10 days in Jail for securing certifi-
cate to practice law in the state with
out an examination.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Additions continue to be made to
the national forest reserve. One of
the latest is in Arizona, where Presi-
dent Roosevelt through a proclama-
ton has ordered two tracts to be in
cluded in the Prescott area. making
In all 1.063,000 acres in that reserva-
ton. The additions are notable be-
cause of their richness in white-pine
timber, of which there are said to be
about 100000 board feet. That
class of timber is becoming notably
scarce, and the governments effort
at protection will have most salutary
effects.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24
At Last.

Mrs Newed (excitedly-O, Henry!
I've just discovered why your poems
are always returned by this maya
zine!
Mr.. Newed "a ear-poet-Indeed?
Mrs. NewedTYes, indeed Why,
here's the answer in plain print: mo
contributions will be returned unless
stamps are furnished" and you, you
old goose, always send the stamps!
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

This continued for fifteen years and
until 1 began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. Then l improved steadily until
cured. and naturally, I recommend
them strongly"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

The countess of Yarmouth wants to
be divorced from her Earl, Thawed
out, as it were, from her matrimonial
frigidity If the paternal Thaw could
revisit the glimpses of the moon he
might conclude that the piling up of a
gigantic fortune was not the best way
OF benefiting a family.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

and heavy lifting
weakened my kid
neys. l was tired
every morning and
my limbs stiff and
sore. Dizzy spells
and headaches were
frequent, and the
kidney secretions
m uc h diSordered.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

A New York woman, GO years old,
choked a burglar. while her daughter
called a policeman. What a woman
like that could do to son-in-law can
be imagined.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Editor Stead thinks America is ven
turing into the jaws of the Japanese
lion. AS the premier ass among in
ternational oracles Stead continues to
hold his own.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Three islands in the Thousands Is
lands have disappeared. 1t will be
sort of awkward to have to call the
place the Nine Hundred and Ninety
Seven Islands.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

There are $1,000 men in New York
who are being supported by their
wives, and they can be found in Broad
way bars at any time expatiating on
the greatness of the Broad White
Way.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Under the new law it is more diff
cult to get married in New York. That
Is a mean advantage for the legislat-
ors to take of the girls just as leap
year is about to begin.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Envious persons have accused Ad'
moral Bob Evans of being bowleGged.
That isn't as bad as if he were knock
kneed
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

The Pacific fleet under Admiral
Evans will. no doubt, Bob up serenely
on the other side of the continent,
even If a few "cuss' words do occa-
sionally divide the shuddering night.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

The team of horses that ran away
with our naval officers in Port of
Spain the other day didn't injure the
officers. but shivered the timbers of
the vehicle in truly nautical style.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Farmers in Argentina are harvest
Ing their wheat. A little later they
will be buying automobiles.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

There will be a further drop in
the prices Of provisions and meats.
says a dealer Further? Has any one
noticed the previous drop?
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

A typewriting machine has been
invented which will write Japanese,
but We venture to predict that it will
feel tired after hard days work at
its job.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

AS result of famine many Turks
are coming to America. This nations
assimilator will have to get up a lit
tie more steam.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Save your whales and green turtles.
The Vertebrate Paleontologists of
America in convention assembled par
ticularly request you to do so.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

The rivers of the moon are perhaps
flowing with milk and honey, and
scientists tell us that there is no wa
ter on it. Lovers have for ages
thought it a sweet old luminary.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

We are assured that there is to be
no corner in apples this year. Then
they will be round, as usual. Our
worst fears are thus allayed.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

What the governor of North Caro-
lima said was: Listen to your wife"
What the governor of South Carolina
thought of that is not recorded.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Volcanic action, by threatening to
produce new islands, arouses appre-
hension of new complications in world
politics.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

A New Jersey man who is in a
trance is said to sing like Trilby, and
the neighbors are in a mad hunt for
Svengali to wake him up.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Give your heart gentle exercise and
kind treatment. for statistics show
that the modern heart is liable to get
weary and lie down on the job.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Let the common people rejoice.
Things are coming their way. Radium,
which once was within the reach only
of millionaires and burglars. has
been marked down to $1,000,000 an
ounce
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Quentin Roosevelt, aged IL, is re-
ported to be in love. He is certainly
O remarkable boy if this is his first
affair of the heart.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

1t appears that the green sea turtle
Is in danger of extinction. Could 1t
have been careless enough to stray
into the soup?
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Listen to your Wife" says the gov
ernor of North Carolina. Chorus OF
men: How can we help it?"
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

An army of tramps is headed toward
New York. Poor men! Their plight
must indeed be desperate.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Children who do not care whether
school keeps or not would rather 1t
would not.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

People who put money in stockings
are not necessarily boarding it. Some
women do that.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

There are none so bad without some
good among our human brotherhood.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Censure or praise cannot AFFECT
man who knows himself correct.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

Ideal words are imperishable, and
memory is the master painter of ex'
istence.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24

No decent person respects a sue
cessful robber.
The Springfield herald., 1908-01-24
WORK WEAkENs KIDNEYS.
The Experience of Mr.. Woods Is the
Experience Of Thousands Of Others.

Bernard P Woods of Jackson street,
Homecoming, Md, SAYS: lizard work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
FLEET IS GONE
The People of Lima Regret the Departure of ihe American
 Sailors
HAD BRILLIANT TIME

Lima, Feb 27.-To-day Lima is regretting that the stay of the Amer lcan fleet is drawing to close, and the visiting sailors and officers are sorry that in two short days shore leave and entertainment will give place to the routine duties of the neet at sea. The entertainments nave been constant, brilliant and sue cessful; the sailors have enjoyed their excursions and shopping expe- dltlons and they have maintained the reputation that the man afloat has Tor spending his money when he is ashore.
 Thousands of men had liberty. but there has been no unpleasant incl dent or clash with tue people of either Callao or Lima.
 There was an informal reception on board the battleship Connecticut yesterday afternoon which was fol- lowed by a supper and dancing which lasted until midnight. The warship was fancifully decorated for the oc- castlon. The fleet is to leave here Saturday morning. Several large steamers already have been char tered to take out spectators to wit ness the departure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
PROPOSAL CLUB.
Members to "Pop Question" Monthly
 to Different Mon Until Taken.

to Different Mon Until Taken.
 Mrs. N. Operson, young Chicago widow. has set Los Angeles society talking by organizing womans pro- posal club, the members of which are bound to propose at least once a month to different man until accepted. Some foremost society girls are said to have already joined. and 1t is ex- pected that more than hundred mem- bers ultimately will be enrolled.
 No names are given out. as Mrs. Op- erson has coupseled secrecy, saying 1t would spoil the fun if the men knew when they receive proposals that their fair wooers were members of an or ganization pledged to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by leap year.
 Mrs. Operson moves in the gayest cir cies and is distinguished by her ex- quisite dress and powers of entertain ment. Nearly hundred marriageable girls gathered with her at Levy's for luncheon, where the organization was launched and rules agreed to.
 Each proposal must be sent to the secretary, accompanied by an affidavit. Acceptances must be promptly report ed, accompanied by resignation and to all members to attend a grand banquet given by the engaged couple.
 Mrs. 0person is so delighted with her plan that she has arranged to spend the summer at Los Angeles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
Joke on a Presidential Possibility.

Congressman ]. Sloat Fassett of New York. who attended the Lincoln day banquet in Pittsburg. sprang joke on the newspaper men the other after noon. In spite of the fact that it had whisEers, it made a hit. Fassett in discussing presidential possibilities de clared that the people of New York want Charles Evans Hughes for pres ident.
 But what if Hughes cannot get the nominationT' he was asked.
 Well. that's anothe- question" be answered. Tt remiISs me of Lord Dundreary's story. He asked a wom- an if her brother Charlie liked cheese. and she replied that she had no broth CT Charlie.
 "'Well.' said Lord Dundreary. If you had brother Charlie, do you think he would like cheeseT So that is the best answer can give to your ques- tion about Hughes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
FIRES IN NEW YORK.
Several Persons Iaiured and Two
 Will Probably Die

New York, Feb. 27.-Two persons were burned so severely that they may die, a dozen more were severely put not fatally hurt, and scores were rescued from perilous positions by nremen in two early morning fires to-day. Although in widely separat- ca sections of the city it is believed tnat poth hres were of incendiary origin.
 The fire in which many were in ]ured was in a tenement house at AS East First street The flames were hrst noticed on the third floor about z a. m., when the five story house was filled with sleeping people. Before those on the upper floors were aroused the fire had spread through out the third floor cutting off all es- cape by the stairways. Even before the firemen arrived, the. fire escapes were crowded with scantily clad and frightened women, many of them carrying children in their arms. So closely were the. tenants crowded on the lire escapes that the openings were choked and they remained there helpless until the firemen raised lad ders and took them down to the street. Several persons who were caught by the rush of flames on the third floor were badly burned. Gale gro Barbarette and his 19 year old Lena, inhaled flames and are in critical condition. Several others who were taken to hospital suffering from burns and bruises will recover. The second serious fire was in an apartment house at PAT East 140th street. Forty persons were re- moved from the building by police men and firemen.. s,st,a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
STUDIES TELEGRAPHY.
Railroad Co Furnished Outfit to Man
 Who Had Legs Cut Of.

Hartford. Feb. 2T.-George F.. Mar tin. who fell from freight train on March 2. 1907. and received injuries necessitating amputation of both legs above the knees. and for whom a sum was contributed that he might pur- chase artificial limbs. received a let- ter this morning giving specific di- rections as to the use Of the sockets accompanying the limbs.
 The letter was from C. \. Frees of New York city. maker of the limbs. The legs had been sent back for further Hitting. Mr Martin has been provided with an outfit for the practical study Of telegraphy. This has been installed on window sill and he Is learning tho Uccupation. The outfit was furnished him by the Central New England Railroad com pany. Mr Martin has the opportunity of enferin the employ of the com pany if he learns the trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
SOLEMN WEDDING REPORT.
How They ChronicIed a Marriage in
 the Board of Education Minutes,

New York, Feb 27.-The commit tee on elementary schools reported to the board of education yesterday that charges of neglect of duty had been made against Miss Florence E. Andrews, teacher in public school No l, on Van Alst avenue. Long Island City.
 It was reported that she failed to appear at school after December 23 last without asking permission or ex- blaming her absence. After a time the district superintendent reported her absence and the elementary school committee decided to put her on trial. A summons to appear at the trial was sent to her home Her mother said she had got married. She failed to appear at the trial.
 By vote of the meeting she was dismissed from the service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
The Prohibition Wave.

Chicago, Feb 27.-Malsters of Chicago frankly admit that the pro- hibition wave already has caused them great losses, and they have warned board of trade interests that the latter no longer can expect malsters' patronage if they aid the malsters' foes. One of the letters sent out says in. part: As mat ter of self-preservation we are com pelled to find out who are our friends and who are enemies. No firm that directly or indirectly as- sists the prohibition party can con- sistently do business with. us and we therefore take the liberty to ask how you stand on the question"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
CALAIS CAREER
Opera Singer Who Accuses Her Husband of WurderiDg Her
 Brother
SINGERS SUDDEN RISE

{
 Boston, Feb 27.-A certificate has been found in the Boston registry de- partment, dated October ', 1907, and indicating that Gladys L. Southern of Newington, N. H., was married on that date to Roy P. Emile, of Ports mouth, N. H., the ceremony being per- formed by James o. Fallow, a justice of the peace. Gladys L. Southern is one of the names that has been borne by Mrs Paul E. Roy, otherwise known as Glacia Calla, the opera singer, who has accused her husband of murdering her brother, George L.. 'Carkins at Newington, N. H., on January last. So far as the name of the bridegroom is concerned it was stated at the registry depart-' ment that the substitution of Roy's middle name for his last may have been due to the carelessness of the clerk who copied the original record from the register and not from any effort on Roy's part to disguise his name.
 In the certificate the bridegroom's age was given as 2S years while the bride represented herself as a year his junior. The bridegroon's occupa- tion was put down as carriage build CT, while that of the bride was given as lat home" Portsmouth, N. H., and Paris, France, were given as the respective birthplaces of the bride and groom, the formers parents ac- cording to the certificate being George Carkins and Mary Hodgdon while the latter's parents were Roy A. Emile and Marie Moulin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
MRS. RoosEVELT'S BOUQUET
After a Reception Presidents Wife
 Gives It to Some Young Girl.

Natural flowers as adjuncts to woln- en's costumes seem 10 have passed awny except at the official levees in Washington. Mrs. Roosevelt invaria- bly, carries a cluster of flowers. which she uses as graceful foil against the multltudes which seek to grasp her hand during the long official receptions. She has adopted the pleasant habit of presenting bouquet to the wives of the cabinet members who assist her, and she always asks the color and va rieiy Of each gown before ordering the bouquets.
 Another habit she hes formed Is to present Ter houguei to some young girl jast as she asseafs the grand stairway in th, state corridor when the ievee is ended At the diplomatic re- ccption she sicgied out Miss Grace Jarvis. granddaughter of Mrs. James McNlillan of Michigan. for the honor. The bouquet was cf purple orchids. and Miss Jarvis has c'evsrIy pressed them In her heFiIariGn. Miss Anna Anderson of cscreiand. O-. 7cseivsd an exquisite cluster uf Hises of ihe valley st fire co1greSssozsal recertfon. Reeiv- Ing Mrs ESCssvest's I5oIa-et is LOW su honor sought ss eagerly ss =stting brides h0Eoret oF beirr selected as qaeen of lore aEd Iss@ntT st tearBa- re-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
EDUCATION MEETING.
A Round Table Conference Was
 Held To-Day.

Washington, Feb 27.-"Round table, conferences of the depart ment of superintendent of the Na- tional Education association were held at various places during the forenoon here. At the round table" conference of state and county su- perintendents the topic was "Coun- ty Supervision" and those who dis cussed the subject included w. w. Stetson of Auburn, Me, Elmer F Brown, United States commissioner of education, also delivered an ad- dress.
 At the round table" conference of superintendents of larger cities, the subject was Teachers" and the dis cussion was led by Benjamin Blewett, St Louis, Mo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
DEMURRAGE RATES
A Cut of Fifty Per Cent Brings lhe Consolidated Back Into
 ihe Association.

New Haven, Feb 27--The New Haven railroad has been officially notified that in the question car demurrage the proposition has been ratified to reduce the demurrage rate from fifty to twenty-five cents per diem. As result of this vote, the New Haven company will go back into the American Railway associa- tion but with the proviso that if any future change is made in the rate, the road shall receive sufficient notice to give 1t an opportunity to withdraw again, should it decide to do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
DOGS BONE IN BOYS ARM.
Surgeons Make Substitution and Sax
 Operation Was a Success.

Oaktown, Ind, Feb 27.-Vernou Wolfe, a boy of IA, underwent an unusual operation here yesterday.
 The bone of his forearm, which had been diseased, was removed and the bone from the leg of St Ber- nard dog was substituted. The dog was chloroformed in an adjoining room and the bone was taken from the lads arm and the dogs bone quickly substituted.
 The surgeons believe the boy will have perfect use of his arm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
All Get Degrees.

New Haven, Feb 27.-Tn the cur rent number of the Yale Alumni Weekly. it is explained that by recent action of the corporation. all persons included in the list of professors in the university catalogue. whether en- gagged in teaching or administration who have not received degree high CT than the bachelors. have had the master of arts degree conferred upon them. Walter Camp. Iale's athletic advisor. who is among the recipients of the masters degree, is listed as T full professor in the university fac ulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
DROPPED FOR FIGHTING.
New London Boys Dismissal Recon.
 mended With Others

Annapolis, Md. Feb 2T.-Captain Charles ]. Badger. superintendent of the naval academy, has recom1end- cd for dismissal. Midshipmen l.. Gun ther of Memphis. Tenn, aud R. W. Koehler of St Louis. Mo, charged with fighting in their room: R. E. Trippe of kattanning. Pa. and I. W. Du- boise of Gadsden, Ala. charged with going to Washington last Saturday on French leave" and ]. NJ. Irish of Utica, x IT.. and John $. Prince of Connecticut, charged with fighting in ranks at breakfast formation re- gently.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
WHEN LINCOLN DANCED.
Veteran Officials "Reminiscences of tho
 Presidents Attempt In Ohio.


 T shall never forget the only time Abraham Lincoln danced in Ohio" said Colonel Isaac H. Marrow of To- ledo, Chinese inspector in Ohio, the other day. Then he launched into remi- niscences of President Lincoln.
 T was commander of Governor Den- nison's guards" (Marrow is eighty three now and has served the govern ment since the early forties). "We ar ranged a ball for Lincoln, then just elected and going to Washington. When he came in, he said to me: I've never danced. I don't know how. But I will lead the march if your wife will lead with me- She did. She came be- low his shoulder. They circled fifteen times, and it was n sight that set the crowd laughing"
 Marrow was Lincolh's aid in the White House for seven months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
Died from a Blow.

New York, Feb 27.-Emmet Brown, negro, died at the Presby- terian hospital early to-day from injuries alleged to have been re- ceived in a prize fight last night. A policeman found Brown lying un- conscious on the sidewalk. It is said that he received his injuries in a prize fight with white man in a saloon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
CUT IN SALARIES
Railway Men Gel Docked Ten Per Cent Means $l2S,0OO
 a Year 10 Company.

New Haven, Feb 27.-Officials and subordinates of the New Haven road having salaries of $2,000 and upwards are to suffer a reduction of 10 per cent. On salaries between S1,20O and $2,000 a reduction of 5 per cent will be made. This cut is to go into effect on March next. It will mean saving of $125,OOO a year to the company. As regards any reduction in wages of it's hands 1t is hoped the company will be able to avoid it.