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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
TEACHERS MEETING.
Gathered at Crosby High School and
 ApDOiDtcd Committees.

The Waterbury School Teachers association held their regular mOnth- ly meeting in the assembly hall of the high school yesterday afternoon and appointed the following com mittees: Press, Michael C. Donovan, Miss Mary Agnes O'Connor, Mrs Mary A. Nelligan, Miss Minnie Kce- nan, Miss Gertrude Guifoile, Miss Isabelle Pryor and Miss Olive ;-y- ford; social, Miss Nellie Brown, Miss Mary Mcdonald, Miss Margaret Cowan, Miss Julia Kelley, Miss Frances Bowes, Miss Anna Lawlor, Miss Julia McCauley, Miss Julia F. Hayes and Miss Frances Dutton resolutions, Miss Mary Coyle, Miss Mary G. O'Connor and Mrs Jennie Wilder
 Some time in January the associa- tion will make an effort to bring Miss Grace Strand of New York to this city to address the teachers. She is the highest salaried woman teacher in the United States, receiv. ing $7,500 year The teachers were or the impression that the schools were not to be closed for the Christmas vacation until Thursday noon and were about to appoint | committee to wait upon Superintea- dent Tinker when it was learned the vacation would start at noon on Wednesday. It was decided to hold the regular meeting on the secon1 Monday of each month.
 In view of the stormy session in the aldermanic chamber last evening it does not look as though the teach CTS were going to receive an increase of salary right away. The teachers organized chiefly to better thcit financial condition and one of the prime movers in the organization said to-day that last nights meeting would have little effect upon the DlanS of the teachers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
RED CROSS WORK
Slate Board of Bealih Comments on ihe Great Fjghi Against
 inc White Plague
DEATHS IN NOVEMBER

Hartford, Dec 15.-There were 1,13S deaths during the month of November in this state, according 10 the mortality reports received by the Connecticut state board of health and sent out to-day in it's monthly bulletin. This was 73 less than in October, 103 less than in November of last year, and S7 less than ;he average number of deaths during November for the five years preced- ing.
 The death rate was 13.5 for the large towns, for the small towns 12.O and for the whole state 1S.1. The deaths reported from infectious dis eaess were 1Sl, being 15.9 per cent of the total mortality.
 Speaking of the Red Cross Christ mas stamp the report says:
 Everywhere in the state where people are interested in the fight against the great white plague the Christmas stamps are being sold. The National Red Cross Society has been literally overwhelmed with or ucIo, dS Jllb utlllduu uCu VA ceeded the expectation, so that re- mote will be the place from which comes the Christmas mail that does not bear this stamp.
 These stamps, of course, have no postal value, but may be attached to letters, parcels and post cards to carry the Christmas greeting, and are also for decoration, like the little holly stickers generally used Those who use them will have the satisfac- ton of knowing that in addition to adding an ornament to their letters and packages, they have also made use of one bulletin, the fight against tuberculosis In this state the money received is going for local tuberculosis work. It is all right to tell consumptives to eat nourising food, but useless when they are un- able to procure it; or to tell them to sleep with the windows open when they do not have bed clothes enough to keep them warm. These are some of the necessities that must be sup piled"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
ONE MORE CAPTURE
Dutch Bai!IeshIps Are Watching the Venezuelan Coast Pretty
 Closely.

Willemstead, Dec 15.-The Dutch battleship Jacob von Heemskerk ar rived in the harbor at eight o'clock Venezuelan coast guard vessel "23 de Mayo" Word of the capture had already been received here and a great throng of people lined the quays to witness the entrance of the Dutch battleship conducting her cap ture within the harbor. The Dutch flag of the Netherlands had been hoisted to the peak of the captured Venezuelan coast guardship and astern of the Dutch flag f1oated the Venezuelan colors. Although the Venezuelan flag was still shown it was in minor contrast to the Dutch pennant flying from mainmast and foremast both of the warship and it's prize
 The ''23 de Mayo" was captured on December 13, at a point a little north of Cumana, city of 12,OOO people on the gulf of Caraco. The Jacob von Heemskerk observed the '23 de Mayo' in the offing and promptly took possession of her. A prize crew made up of members of the crew of the Dutch warship was sent aboard the "23 de Mayo" as- suming command of the coast guard ship and raising the Dutch flag at the foremast At the same time the Venezulean crew of the '23 de Mayo was sent ashore in the small boats Of the captured ship. The battle ship Jacob von Heemskerk then pro- ceeded back to this port escortins her prize.
 The Dutch cruiser Gelderland left here yesterday for the Venezuelan coast. She had on board an experi- enced seaman, thoroughly acquaint- ed with the small bays and inlets along the Venezuelan shores.
 The "23 de Mayo" while classed as coast guard vessel is a unit of the Venezuelan navy but her size and strength are insignificant. She is of 130 tons and is armed with one machine gun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
One Man PardOned.

Hartford, Dec 15.-The board of pardons which held a days session on Monday of last week continued its work yesterday, beginning at Il a. m. and closing it's secret session at 5:45 D. m. The only pardon granted was to Antonio D'Marco, who was given a hearing last week. DMarco was sentenced to life i'm prisonment in Fairfield county on March 12, 1898, and has been a model prisoner On one occasion he received a knife blow in the face while shielding a keeper who was attacked by vicious prisoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
PLUNGED TO DEATH
School Boy Discovers Remains of Brakeman Who Fell
 From His Train.

Bedding, The body of John A. AFriery, 25 years old, was discovered this morning by the side of the Dan bury division tracks near Topstone station in this town. Friery, who was a brakeman on freight train, was missed from his train last night by the other members of the crew when stop was made at Branchvllle. Search was made for the man but he could not be found. This morning a school boy who was walking along the tracks discovered the trainman remains.
 It is supposed that Friery slipped while going along the roof of car and fell head foremost to the ground. The deceased belonged in Schenevus, N. Y., where his brother is said to be a prominent lawyer. He was unmar- ried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Will She New Britain.

Plainville, Dec 15.-lt is expected that the water supply for the city or New Britain from the new reservoir in Burlington will be available about January 1. The reservoir in Bur lington is fed by large tributary or the Pequabuck river which flows through this town and supplies pow CT to three factories, the National Metal Fabric Co, the Edwin Hills Co and Eaton's grain mill. By appro- priating this water supply the vol ume of water in the Pequabuck river here will be almost cut in two and the owners of the water power priv ileges here intend to sue for dam ages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CORONER IS INVESTIGATING.
Wounded Italian Charged With First
 Degree Murder.

Winsted, Dec 15.-Coroner Hig- gins began an investigation to-day into the death of Eugenio De Masi, who died in the hospital nere yester- da~ from stab wounds, inflicted in a fight the nigh. before. Riccl. who was also wounded in the fight and who is said to have done the stab ping. is under police guard in the hospital. A warrant cnlrging him with murder in the fist degree has been issued against him, but has not vet been served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Prominent Odd Fellow Dead.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec i5.-Judge John l.. Nolen. grand sire of the sov- ereign grand lodge, Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, died at a local hospital yesterday. The cause of death was heart failure, following a surgical operation, Judge Nolen was 55 years old in June last and had practiced law here for 30 years. He was a native of NOlenville William son county, Tenn. where he was elected grand sire of the order at the Denver convention on September 22 last. Judge Nolen leaves a widow, four sons and a daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
BRITISH BARK WRECKED.
Crew Had Difficult Time In
 Escaping.

San Francisco, Dec 15.-According to news brought by the Pacific mail liner Newport which arrived here yesterday the British bark Kirkdale was totally wrecked on the coast of Salvador near Fl Triumpho on Octo- Der IA. Two members of the crew of the lost ship were brought here by the Newport and the other mem bers were sent home by way of Pan. anna. The bark had just taken on a load of dyewood when it pounded to pieces in the breakers. The ship wrecked sailors were. compelled to make difficult journey of sixty miles across a range of mountains to the port of LaUnion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
BETHANY HOTEL BURNED
Old HosteIry Well known to Many
 Local Drivers.

Bethany. Dec 15.-The Bethany hotel located about one and one half miles from the center. on the high way between the cities of Waterbury and New Haven. was burned last night with practically all of it's con- tents. The cause is not known and the loss will be s2.500. The hotel was run by Mrs John Ruttiger and il is said she was in New Haven when the fire broke out and only her aged father was in charge. The fire was discovered ny neighbors and when they reached the building they found the old man out in the barn, doing chores.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CITY NEWS.

Telephone the bottler. W. H. Bor- chardt for some of Hellmanns spec ial Bohemian brew. It will be out tomorrow.
 The election of officers, physicians and druggists for Court Falcon. F. of A will take place this evening and the liveliest contest is expected On that account large attendance is due al the meeting.
 Dayton E. Payne was arrested this morning by Lieutenant Dodds and Detective Keegan for vagrancy. He was pan-handling at the Y. M. c. A. when the police were notified.
 Mrs Frank E. Castle will be hospi- tai visitor for the last two weeks of December. Anyone having articles for hospital use. or wishing to send clothing, fruit. flowers or children S toys for Christmas. may send them to 72 West Main street, or they will be called for if notice is given until Jan uary 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Long Sealing Cruise

Victoria, R. C., Dec 15.-With 260 sealskins taken nearer the south pole than any sealers have been before, the sealing schooner Agnes G. Dona- hue arrived at Durban, South Africa. December 2. according to a cable gram received here. The Agnes G. Donahue left Halifax September 1, on what is to be the longest sealing cruise ever taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Christmas Sale for the Hospital

An enthusiastic meeting of the members of St Mary's Hospital aid society was held last night to com plete arrangements for the Christ mast sale to be held on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening. The various committees reported great progress made and many do- nations received. However, there is room for more and all will be thank fully received and acknowledged Members of the committee will meet on Wednesday afternoon and even ing in St Patrick s hall to decorate with the Christmas greens and to arrange the tables and would be pleased to receive as many articles as possible for the fancy work, do- nestle and doll tables, but request that supplies for the food sale and refreshment table be kept until Thursday of Friday No admission will be charged and all are welcome and social hours assured to all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
PRETTY COSTLY HUNTING
Is. of n Ferret Cost Four Men Near
 Jy One Hundred Dollars.

Ridgefield, Conn, Dec 15.-Deputy Game Warden Brundage of Danbury with ? special deputy game Wardens' to-day arrested four men in Rldge- bury for hunting rabbits with fer ret. The men, who are Ebert Mead, Frank Brown, Gilbert Orser and Carlton Hack, all of Danbury were given hearing before a justice and found guilty. They were nned total of SS0.5S, which they paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Got the Wrong Man.

Colebrook N. H.. Dec 15.-Fred Brown, who was arrested on Sunday night at Pittsburg, charged with the murder of Fred Chapell at that place on Saturday. was released to-day as Brown was able to furnish an alibi. The attention of the authorities was turned toward Brown by reports that Brown and Chapell were not on friendly terms. The officials are now without a clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
EMMA GOLDMAN ARRESTED. She and Her Companion Prevented
 From Holding a Meeting.

Bellingham Wash, Dec 15.-Em' ma Goldman and Dr Ben Relttman were arrested here last night to pre- vent their holding an anarchist gath ering. Chief of Police Cade stated the arrests were made under the pro- vision of the United States constitu-
 1,3u witch makes trecsJn crlm'. T1e ch,, holds that anarchI IS tre' so1. Emma Goldman will hsht !he Case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Four More Bandits Caught.

Gran, Algeria, Dec 15.-Four more of the mutinous soldiers of the foreign legion of the French army who recently held up a train on it's way to this city were captured near Fl Kreider to-day. The remainder of the band under command of a comrade wearing the stolen uniform of an officer are continuing their flight but it is probable that they will be overtaken before they can reach the Moroccan frontier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Valuable Books Destroyed.

Boston, Dec 15.-A fire early to- day destroyed Curtis hall in the West Roxbury district, with damage es- timated at $50,0O0. In the lower floor was a branch of the Boston public libary and many of the vol unles were burned. The building was formerly the town hall for West Roxbury before that place was an nexed to Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
CHARGE IS NOLLED
Embezzlemeni Charge Against State Senator HoUIiban Was
 Dropped Today.

Bridgeport, Dec l5.-By agree ment of council the embedding charge against Michael J. Houlihan of Newtown will be nolled at the February term of the superior court upon payment of costs. At the De- cember term which closed to-day Houlihan was given time to mako restitution to the town Of which he was clerk and the payment of s1,7OO in liquidation of the alleged shortage. Houlihan claimed that he paid the money to the town treasurer but that he did not have the vouchers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Connecticut: fair to- night and Wednesday, light westerly winds.

The disturbance that was central over Lake Superior yesterday morn ing has moved rapidly eastward. and is now passing out the St Lawrence valley. It is producing cloudy weather with light rain in the east ern portion of the lake region and New England.
 Pleasant weather prevails in the southern and western sections.
 Mild temperatures prevail gener- ally in all sections east of the Rocky mountains.
 The lowest temperature reported this morning was 4 degrees below zero at Edmonton. B. N. W.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally pleasant weather with slightly lower temperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Aged Sexton Killed.

South Norwalk, Dec 15.-Samuel J. Smith. aged 65, was struck and instantly killed by an express train here to-day He was sexton of the East Norwalk cemetery and is sup posed to have been on his way to his home which is near by when he was struck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Cousin of Jeff Davis Dies,

New York. Dec. 15. - Dr. Robert Henry Davis. cousin of Jefferson Davis. died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Adolphus Rutherford Andrews. here. He was born in Mis- sissippi in 1927 and fought for the Coufederacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Another .Safe DYnamifed

McA1ester, Okla, Dec 15.-Rob- bers dynamited the safe of the First National bank at Eufaula, twenty five miles north of here, early to-day and escaped with sum said to be $15, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
French Were Good Smokers,

Paris, Dec 15.-The report of the state tobacco monopoly filed to-day shows that the French nation last year consumed s1OO, 100000 worth of tobacco upon which the govern ment made a profit of $75, 5,000,Q00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
FRITZI SCHEFF 4 BRIDE.
Comic Opera Star Secretly Weeds John
 Fox, Jr, Playwright.

New York. Dec 15.-Admission that Miss Fritzi Scheff. the comic opera star and John Fox. Jr.. author and playwright. were welded secretly was made by John C. Hunt. mutual friend. at the Knickerboeker theater
 They were married" said Mir Hunt, "at the Mount Kisco home of Rector Mir Fox. the bridegroom's brother. I was best man. The officiating clergy man was Rev. pr. Wallace of the Mount Kisco Methodist church"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
Will Adjourn for Christmas.

Washington, Dec 15.-The senate to-day adopted the house resolution providing for the adjournment of congress for the Christmas holidays from December 19 to January 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-15
World ScuIlinp Chamnionshin.

Wanganui. North Island. New Zealand. Dec 15.-R. Arnst of New Zealand. to-day won the sculling championship of the world
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
NEWS OF MISSOURI
Folks Campaign Postponed.

Jefferson Cfty-It is understood
here that Gov. Folk will not open his
campaign for United States Senator
until early next month. His opening
speech, in which he will outline his
platform, will be delivered at st. 10.
seph. Originally 1t was the governors
intention to have opened his campaign
in the middle of March. but because
the municipal campaign is In progress
IN st. Joseph, he deems it best to walt
until after the city election. 1t was
fn st. Joseph the governor opened his
B~ubernatorial campaign in 1904, and
he long ago determined to open his
senatorial campaign in the same city
Perhaps he thinks 1t is a suspicious
location from which to launch politi'
cal hopes. I"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
The Evolution Of
Household Remedies.

The modern patent medicine busi.
ness Is the natural outgrowth Of the
old-time household remedies.
In the early history Of this country.
EVERY FAMILY HAD ITS HOME
MADE MEDICINES. Herb tsas
bitters, laxatives and tenios, were to b
found in almost every house, compound
cd by the housewife, sometimes assisted
by the apotheoary or the family doctor.
Such remedies a. picra, which was
aloes and quassia, dissolved In appls
brandy. Sometimes . hop tonic, made
Of whiskey, hops and bitter barks. A
score or more Of popular, homemade
remedies were thus compounded, the
formulate for which were passed along
from house To house, sometimes written,
sometimes verbally communicated. .
Tho patent medicine business Il .
natural outgrowth from this whole
some, old-time custom. In the Begin
ming, some enterprising doctor, Inn
pressed by the usefulness Of one Of
these homemade remedies, would take
1t up, improve 1t in many ways, mann
facture 1t on q large scale, advertise it
mainly through almanacs for the homs,
and thus it would become used over Q
large area. LATTERLY THE HOUSE
BOLD REMEDY BUSINESS TOOK
A MORE EXACT AND SCIENTIFIC
FORM.
Peruna was originally one Of these
old-time remedies. It was used by the
Mennonites, Of Pennsylvania, beforeit
vas offered to the public for sale. d..
Hartman, THE ORIGINAL CON-
FOUNDER OF PERUNA, Is Of Mem
MONTE origin. First, he prescribed IL
for his neighbors and his patients.
The sale Of it increased, and at last hs
established q mandatory and fur.
nished 1t to the general drug trade.
Peruna ID useful in a great many
climatic ailments, such as coughs, coldA
,ore throat, bronchitis, and catarrhal
diseases generally. THOUSANDS OF
FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED THE
USE OF PERUNA and its value in the
treatment of these ailments. They
have learned to trust and believe IN
Dr.. Hartman's Judgment, and TO- rely
on his remedy, Peruna.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03

There is pathos about the statement
that, my man or woman has died Of
,grief that appeals to the sentimental
but as a plain matter OF fact grief
salone does not kin. Therefore, re-
marks the Indianapolis star. The prac-
tical minded are not surprised o.learn
.of the latest reported case of; this kind
that the physicians return te the
health board specifies satercu,csIs as
the cause Of death. Doctors are pro-
sale, for, though they often minister
to minds diseasedp they begin~by build
ling up the body. II
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
The Spring OPENING.

The dazzling creation of birds and
wire in the millinery department vas
marked SIS.
The circle Of shoppers gazed in envy
but not one stirred.
Suddenly the clerk reversed the card
and displayed the figures $14.49.
Then there was a small riot. Shop
pers fought like amazons to reach the
counter.
"Ah," laughed the tall fioorwalker,
those ladies remind me of olden
knights"
TN what way?" asked the meek man
who was waiting for his wife to
emerge from the crush.
Why. they fight at the drop of .
hat"
And before the meek man could ap-
preciate the point of the joke his wife
came out minus a comb and two lockA
Of hair.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03

1t looks as though thee aa6Eitfcus
tscheme. suggested by certain Russian
statesmen and INVOLVING the eApepdf-
ture of s $1,000, 100000 in the consttpc.
ton Of a powerful navy was "a good
IDEAL of a "bluK::SSAt all events. re-
marks the Troy IN. ~ ntmeA, tAs
proposition has been sidetraEEady thu
minister of finance anngRNcttfst batsfE
sees no possibility Of raising TIN
funds that would be required. It seems
Ito an outsider that there are many
things which Russia needs more than
"a big and costly navy.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03

Mr.. Edison says his success is due
to two per cent. genius and gS" per
cent. hard work. And yet some meg
Wild think they are endowed with IS
per cent. genius and do two per cent,
hard work wonder why they get only
two dollars a day. .a4-a
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
Fleet WIN Divide at AIstraIls.

Washington. d. C.-When the Amer.
lea battleship feet reaches Australia,
according to Information given out
at the navy department yesterday.
a squadron will remain at sydney
and second squadron com.
poSed probably of the faster ships,
WI proceed to Melbourne, After. the
cay at. Melbourne is cpmplsteds fHs
ships going there win @jpIns luse fai
Sydney and the -onwsrd voyage con,
tinued. BY this arrangement . con,
siderable saving In tims wiz be
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
.ceuntsrfeltlne Suspects Held.

ST. hQnis-Edward y McHugh, Sc
/, eret service agent in charge here. re-
= eeived additional Inflammation regard
sing the two counterfeit notes which
were detected BY HAIRY j. Machen, as.
sistafkt Cashier OF. the S~turdfSant bank
:. at Cape3Hrardeau. fwed9 Suspects are
. under arrest, but it is, believed" they
not aware that the, notes were
xt;xFt ! va In,!sA: :
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
FOLK Paroles Stone County Man.

Jefferson City-Gov. Folk granted a
parole to Ike Forrister, convicted in
Stone county a year g oa a charge
of felonious assault and sentenced to
the ~penitentiary for two years. An
examination Of the testimony con-
vinced the governor that the assault
Was provoked.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-04-03
viii ceIebrate- yersrsph,s birthday,

II; CHumbia-HThe democrats Of BooGe
county will have a combined love feast
and celebration of Thomas Jefferson's
'birthday'on April IS: Elliott. w. Major
Of bowling Green, eaaihdhiidaatte For at:
torney general; Champ Clark and
bther Speakers vail be invited: The
meeting will be, presided over by. Jas.
p. BoggHss circuit .elsrk and president
Of the Ro9pe Goppy DEMOCRATIC Club h