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The Washington herald., 1908-01-19
DIES TO ESCAPE BEARS.
FeHring Death from Animals, Man
Takes Fatal Leap.

New York, Jan, 1S.-Entangled in the
limbs Of a fallen tree. fifty feet from the
ground. with number of savage bears
below him, Joseph Maher flung himself
free Of the bear pit in the New York
zoo, only to meet death by breaking his
neck in his fail
He tried to fling himself free Of the
bears and fall into a beaver pond. but
missed by several feet.
Maher was trimming trees over the bear
cage, when his weight caused limb to
break off, throwing him into the cage.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19

Mr. Mormon (of Salt Lake City)
Here's an invitation to another silver
wedding Of the Muchweds.
Mr. MoTmon-Jumping Jehesophat.
Why. that poiygamous CRATER has
touched me for seven silver wedding
gifts in the last five years, but here
where the worm turns!
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN,.
senator Brandegee Promises Vote of
State TO G. O. T..

The annual meeting Of the Connecticut
State Association Of the District OF Co
lumbia was held LAST night IN Grand
Army Hall, 1n2 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
Frank B. Brandegee, Senator from Con-
necfieut, made an address, in which he
said the State would undoubtedly go Re
publican this year no matter what can
aidates would be nominated. Congress
man George /. Llley and Congressman
Z. J. Hill also spoke.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Thomas HerndOn Chosen President
Of Mississippi Society.

of Mississippi Society.
The Mississippi Society of the District
of Columbia, at a meeting held last even
ing at the Pythian Temple. Ninth street,
near L street northwest, elected officers
for the coming year.
Thomas Herndon was elected presi-
dent; Harry c. Long, first vice PRESIDENT
Mrs. C. Y. Petteys, second vice president;
Mrs, r. C. Hand, third vice president;
Miss Bennie E. Habors. secretary Miss
Frances Woolverton. treasurer. and Mrs
Sue F. Ramsey, historian.
James S. Mccarthy read a paper on the
Agricultural resources of Mississippi, .
a violin solo was played by Arthur Lam
beck, and Miss Emma Lowell sang a
soprano solo. The Misses Edith Athey
and Adelaide Hersey accompanied the
seloistS.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19
MORE MONEY NEEDED
Cabinet Officers Appear Be-
fore subcommittee.
STOP NATURALIZATION FRAUDS

BOnaparte's Plea for Funds to BE
Used for This Purpose Supported
by Letter from ROOt-StFaUs and
Meyer AIso Ask Additional Appro-
priations for Their Departments.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
LOAN COMPANIES.

No matter what rate you are paying-or may be
quoted to you, we VIII make you 3 loan at
RATES 1919 CHEAPER.
Even If you now owe another loan company CONS
to us. WE WILL MAKE YOU a LOAN and ziYs
you 3 longer time TO pay 1T.
If not convenient 10 come to our ofFce. write OF
Phone NJ 50ls Ne VIII have our representative can.
AMERICAN LOAN CO.,
1926 New York Ave. n. w.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-19

Under the charter of the company the
directors and officers of the operating
company are officers and directors Of the
subsidiary corporations. their election
being accomplished by a formal vote to
that effect carried upon the ballots used
In the principal election.
The only exception 20 this Is found In
the operating force Of the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Company. Of which Z. 5 Mar
low remains treasurer and l.. T. Sin
clair general superintendent
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24

4 bedroom papt'"set NitA the GH@s Of
ali nations f, a@cupied 10y III ;.esis-
Who has Il hanhe}.@4 q, oddities Nv
cry nationality under the sun * rep.
resented by the roiors on the walls,
and the effect Upon q person when list
entering the room is somewhat daa
zling. "'Fhose flags said the artist.
represent a career Of crime which has
extended over fle entire world. H.
fact, | am an international thief
Whey toured Africa Asia NurGp"
and Australia SOME years ago W:tll tlvo
other fellow artists we each boosted ct
our ability in pinching' towels sroln
the hotels at which We stopped. The
fellow who got the lowest uuGbeH W22
to pay the passage Of the othe" I've
back to this country. came ii first
by managing to collect 2o7 towels
many Of Which came from world Il
nous hotels. When ct theg. bona
I Immediately turned them lao ia Is
with my water eolors, and tie. na!sa
good souvenirs Of my criminal career
-PhiIaGeiphia Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
instinct in Plants.

Climbing plants have two opHosin.
methods of describing spiral growth
The plants that turn to the rI@ht i
the northern hemisphere reverse 81
trend in the southern hemisphere. a.,
therefore. for the sake Of eoNs.&testss*
1t may be preferable to descgtae II
two kinds OF spiral Tendency It. L
spectively o'clock wise ana "ca,l.lta.
clockwise,' which latter can be shart
ened to "couaterwise." The honey
suckle and the hop turn "clockW;sse
while the convolyUius and The scare
runner bean tWine "counterwiSe" =
perlmentS made by growing seatlr; -.
ner beans il opaque cylinders, = d
cover whether the deviation Of -
twist was innate or merely from ~.
direction of the light, disclosed =
fact that the plant possesses an iuclii1.,
ton resembling the Instinct Of auiu1a.~
Of proceeding IN a @.vea direction, =.
resentS any attempt to force it OF.
wise
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24

1t was the French assassin Lupi VIII
escaped to sea from Cayenne in Il &c.
fin. He managed to get some naii.,
tar and cotton, and one dark night L..
got into the collin shed He selected ::
fine. stanch and seaWorthy coffin a.
fastened the lid in ORDER to turn 1t int,
deck, leaving a cockpit sufficient
enable him to crawl i'll He calked Il
the Joints rs We'll as he could, an!
when this Work was finished he mace
pair of paddles out Of two planhs
Then he brought out his craft with
great preeauti0n. without much diHi
Guilty he reached the waters ed -. 5,
lently and slowly he proceeded in III,
hope Of reaching either VeneZve,a q.
British Guiana. 100 nautical miles dis
tant. Fortunately or unfortunate fo'
Iupi, the steamer Ateille, returning
from the Antilles, off Paramaribo rie',.
ed him up, halt drowned and almost 10
fainting condition. and a few hour
Sater he was in irons in his cell
potn OF those women on na ,.5dnt
floor Of that apartment house See
ond Beggar-Dead easy. | ring both
bells at the same time Both women
come to the doors at the same time
and each one wants 10 0ltdo the other
-Fliegende Blatter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24

Why don't you drink Im0n Brew?
It's better. 3:29:1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
Most Wonderful Cave In the World.

The most wonderful cave in til
world is in the island of Tonga. in Ii
south Pacific. Byron called it -
chapel of the seas 1t is formed II !;
rock that is almost surrounded by th.
ocean This rock is about sixty fee
high and broad proportionately. Man
years ago Il boy. the son of a nati1s
chief, was chasing huge turtle, Wasa
his game seemed to sink into the roc;
The lad watched and waited until III,
tide fell, disclosing a small opening =
the rock about six feet un6,er low W
ter mark Diving boldly, the youp
hunter entered the aperture and, t.
his surprise, came to the surface il
side the rock. The rock WAS hollow
and its interior was found afterWafl
when the natives explored it viii
torches, to contain many beautifH'
stalactites. When attacked and fot
lowed by enemies. the natives. wi
know the secret. leave their cam
plunge into the water and disappea:
Their foes lia@er. astoniShed at the
disappearance, for 10 person not ae
quainted with it would suspect t...s.
the rock WAS hollow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24

A successful cook cooks with
Success Flour. 3-15-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
An Obliuino Man.

Heine (at the village barh""' s"y
DO you know why this n a.. ~, +
hung all over with sacre, ..i,.t= ~,
Beine--Oh. yes, that is for q. rutlyen
ence Of his customers. so ,..at they
may call on al! the saints when he
shaves them eggendorfer Batter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
Helped Her 10.

Orchestra Leader | never heard the
prlma donna DO that high note as
well as she did last night Stage Man.
ager-Nor |. You see, just as she
reached 1t She saw mouse In the
Wings.-Yonkers Statesman
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
Lee Majesty.

Ann--fou don't tell me that ma
gem or cook left Mrs. Dust. Flo
Yes. You see, Mrs. Dust refused 70
cnange grocers when the cook and ths
delivery boy fell out-Puck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
FOR RENT.
Dwellings.

No. 1901 West Fifth ave, ) rooms
No. 1902 West Pullen St. + room,
No. 500 West Sixth ave, s rooms
No. 81 Cherry st, rooms.
No. S23 Poplar St, 4 rooms.
No. 619 Hickory St, 3 rooms.
No 1902 West Seventh ave. 4 Rooms
For COIored Tenants.
No 1898 West Twelfth ave, 3 ROOFS
No. 1927 Louisiana ST., 3 rooms.
No. 1922 Fir St, rooms.
No 1916 Fir St, rooms.
No 1000 Orange st, 3 rooms.
No. 701 Mulberry ST., 3 rooms.
No. 615 East Third ave. ) rooms.
Fire: Fire.
Are you insured? II not, WIN a4?
Delay Is dangerous. I represeot "a
line companies. Place your insuran&
with ne. ses
CHAS. HATCOtE
115 Pine stres,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
BUSINESS DIRECTORY


Some Of the leading Wholesale an & T
merit liberal share OF your patronage
PINE BLUFF IRON WORKS. VI
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-24
General Founders and Xachinists.

GeneraI I0unders ana Xach1nlSts.
Brass and Iron Castings and Ma
chine Repairing. Stock o. a. stand.
ard goods and castings carried ii
stock al the time. Locomotives, En-
gines and Boilers Repaired Long
distance telephones, day, 476; night,
80 Pine Bun, Arkansas Note:
We operate our nac1.ae shop 10Th
day and night.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
Pigs For Sale

Litter Chester White Pigs. Born on September 10th. T. A. BAKER, South Woodstock. E
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
EAST WOODSTOCK

The many friends of Miss Maria Chandler are glad to hear that she is more comfortable. Her mother and sister Helen are with her at the hospi- tal in New York.
 Ned B. Killam left on Saturday morning for his winter home in South Lake Weir, Florida. He went by rail, stopping at Washington and Jackson vile.
 MT. and Mrs. F.. E. May returned on Saturday from their extended western trip.
 (. E. Breckenridge who has been at Prospect Farm the past season started Wednesday, morning on an extended western trip via. Canada.
 j. (. Ames and family are 10 reside in Danielson the coming winter.
 Miss Nellie Pratt is going to spend the winter with Miss Fannie Phipps in Dudley
 William Chandler is visiting in New York.
 Edward Austin has sold one of his horses to Southbridge party.
 The market for winter apples seems to be improving as the weather gets cooler.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
MECHANICsyII,I.E

At the present time this village is the most cosmopolitan for It's size in the New England states. We have natives from almost every European country: France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland Armenia, reland, England, Scotlank, Wales, and from this side of the water French Canada sns, Nova Scotians, and Newfound- anders.
 Ne don't think there is single empty tenement here, which speaks well for the prosperous condition of the French River Textile Co.'S mill. Many persons coming from Putnam tnd em- plosment here. A special trolley car h hprovided by the railway company for their convenience both morning and evening. Also many persons from Webster and the Grosvenor Dales find work here.
 Mrs. Sarah Arthur and her family, who lived here for the past twenty-five years, have moved to West Thompson.
 Finest Lacroix, who has been seri- ously ill the past few weeks, is much improved.
 Miss Josie Rusheneck returned to New York Tuesday, after two weeks visit with her parents.
 The recent rains have helped to in crease the amount of water in the river some, but much more is needed to bring it up to it's usual height.
 A birthday party was held at the home of Miss Della Vincelette at West Thompson last Friday evening. About sixteen young ladies of this village at. tended. She was presented with gold iocket and chain. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served. The party broke up in the early hours of Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
 ARLINGTON

Lsst sunday morning the Rev. J. | hsN preached a practical. earnest .aie~eh sermon Before closing he
 tlAnAea The officers and members of
 sne various church organizations for
 sne.f hearty cooperation with him
 aunhk Ills pa>torate here. On Mon-
 das evening farewell reception was
 gwen Tn Library hall, to the Rev. Mir. ana Ms and Miss kyte who lefl aedneday for South Braintree. Mass. where they intend 10 reside perman- ently. During the five wears they nave been here they have greatly en- ueared themselves to the people of
 Aaagtofi and their departure causes sehaine and general regret. Miss hSte has been valuable and efficient inemher of the ehoir, the Sunday school and the Christian EadeaVor seciety, and Mrs. C. W. Fuller in be-
 nan oi the Christian Endeavor mem- oels, presented Miss Kyle a sum of money and spoke of her helpfuiness aad oi how sadly she would be missed. Tor the Ladies Aid society, Mrs. Full ief presented in appreeiative words ehaliie covered quilt 10 Ms. kyte who mas taken deep interest in the church and parish. Miss Ellen Os- good in behalf of his parishioners and other friends spresenled Mir kyte sum ot money and spoke of how much he had been to the people here by his faithful and devoted service and of the love and respect he had inspired MT. hyte in response expressed his attach ment to Abingdon and as this was doubtless his last pasiorate after forty SIX years in the ministry he asked that through absent he might continue to call il his parish. Besides the $500 presented 10 them that evening they were the recipients of other farewell gifts of money. Refreshments were served and during the social hour that followed there were many pleasant ex- changes of good wishes and kind re- gards.
 Arthur T. Grosvenor one of our pro missing young men is a representative elect of Pomfret.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph \. Elliott have been spending few days with his par. ents in Hyde Park, Mass.
 Although game is somewhat scare. occasionally hupting!parties in automo- piles pass along our roads en route for Ashford woods.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
WOODSTOCK

(. W. Bowen and family left Tues day for their winter home inNew York.
 Miss Florence Wilcox was called home last week on account of the ill., hess of her mother.
 Miss Mary Lyon has returned to her home after an extended visit in the West.
 Ms. Irene Randall is being cared TOT by her sister, Mrs. Magee, at the houghton place.
 NIT. and Mrs. Alfred Child and two oldest children of Sewarren, N. J., nave been Valleyside guests the past week. 1t is very gratifying to the peo- pc Of the vicinity that Mir. and Mrs. Cniid are negotiating for the comings pace, and expect to make Woodstock sheir summer home.
 senexet grangers wereIthe guests Of "oodstock grange Tuesday evening
 Harvest supper at the chapel Friday Hehing from 6.D to o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
VICINITY.
PHogNIxvILLe

us,rv Creapo assumed employment
 Madame De Riva last Monday lN'arning los in place of Caro- P. Latham. Howard J. Russ is stopping in Willi. .sn,ie for few days with his wife $ felks.
 ,barIes Downing has been entertain his nephew and friend from Man. assster .ss fer a few days hunting.
 The Wilcox Brothers have the stone .,rk at the Nathaniel Lyon lot nearly completed
 ol;ver H. Latham is entertaining ssveral hunters from Greenwich.
 William 0. Smith, our lucky hunter, sot twenty pound coon and a nice .sd fox last week. A coon dinner was s;Tsn saturday. D. Ireson of Pillshire vas engaged as cook.
 Work on the new State road was be- run last Wednesday morning.
 several young men from this place wsnt hare hunting last Tuesday mesn. ing.
 Nathaniel Lyon did not secure sly Reynard last Monday although he had { good chance.
 Mrs. Charles R. Tripp of Eastford bss the many thanks of the people of this place for soliciting money to paint aar a Sunday school chapel.
 Ward ! C; Holman a,S!na Committee.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
THOMPSON.

With Quinnatisitt grange of Thomp- son as hosts, Quinebaug Pomona grange, No. ,, held it's fall meeting Saturday. The meeting was one of the
 most satisfactory of the year in point of attendance and the work accom- plished, not to mention the social fea- lures. Al the morning session the fifth degree was worked in form on a class of candidates, all the officers ex- eepting two being present.
 A splendid dinner was served at the Thompson hotel. The afternoon ses- sion was given over to the enjoyment of the excellent programme arrange by Lecturer William H. Barron of Danielson.
 President Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural college in his address, told the audience many interesting things about the college and its work, what it proposes to do. He said that while the regular college course takes four years, it also provides two years course. It will also give course that can be completed in year and even one of six months duration can be arranged for. One of the things Presi- dent Beach is confident would be of great advantage to the college is the extension of the trolley line from Will limantie to Storrs and he hopes to see it accomplished at an early date.
 Prof. Stoneburn in charge of the poultry department al Storrs, in his address urged the grangers to occupy spare time this winter matching chicks. The demand for poultry is good and the prices satisfactory.
 Prof. l.. A. Clinton of the experiment station at Storrs talked along educa- tional lines, pointing out the very small percentage that go forward to the higher grades of study. He urged that interest be taken to educate great CT numbers and to educate them to best take up the work of life.
 Mrs. Rebecca Morarty was in town last Tuesday.
 HowardWilliams and wife of South
 bridge spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Everett $. Fletcher entertained the ThimbleGlub on Hallowe en night. The gentlemen were invited making about fifty present. Whist was enjoy ed for a time, readings and recitations were given, and dancing indulged in, two yiolinists being present. Refresh ments were served and a very pleasant evening was spent.
 The rally onFriday evening was well attended and much enthusiasm ex- pressed. The speakers were Charles Dustin of Worcester, Rev. MT. Turner of Woodstock, and Howard lngraham of this place. Some of our influential people engaged the Swedish Band oi Grosvenordale, and the music was 1 very pleasing.
 Rev. Samuel Dike preached al the Congregational church on sunday, Communion was held al the close ol l the morning service. Miss Wilhelmina Aldrich Of New York City has been spending ie" days At MT. and Mrs. Frank Peterson s MT. and Mrs. Randolph H. Chandiel attended the wedding of their niece Miss Juliet Emily Hubbell, in Ne" York city on Saturday.
 Mrs. F. 5. Wicks and a party ol friends left Thursday morning Tor an
 auto trip to New York city.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
QUfNEBAUG

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Turner of Lynn, Mass, have been the guests of Charles Aldrich and family.
 Miss Minnie Rohiilard has been en- tertaining her sister from Canada the past week,
 One of the oldest residents, Albert Brown passed away Sunday morning at the home of his daughter in tx. bridge. He will oe greatly missed by his friends ih New Boston and Quine. baug.
 Misses Nellie Kinder and Mary and kltue sullivan were the guests of Misses Florence and Edna Aldrieh this week.
 Mrs. Aubin, who has been spending a few months in Canada has returned 10 her home.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
WEST GLoUcEsTER.

Fred (. Reynolds and Lucy E. Rev. holds spent Saturday in Boston.
 Cyrus Place visited few days in Providence last week with relatives re. turning home on Thursday.
 Irving Burrill and wife spent the day Friday in Boston, attending the Food Fairs.
 A. D. Mcintyre of Putnam called on friends here Sunday
 A husking bee was given by Ernest F. Law recently. Games and other amusements were indulged in. \ bountiful collation. was served.
 The pupils of the Clarkyille school enjoyed merry time on Friday after noon of last week. Their teacher, Miss Lucy E. Reynolds, gave them a Hal- lowe'en party. The school room was darkened aud the Jack-o' lanterns were lighted. Afterwards they enjoyed a search for nuts and other appropriate games. Then they were treated te nuts, apples, candy, and each was giv- en Halloween card. II would be hard 10 find twenty-foHr happier ehil- dren than those pupils were.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
DOWNWARD COURSE
Fast Being Realized by Putnam

feopie
 A little backache at first.
 Daily increasing till the back is lame and weak.
 | rinary disorders quickly follow;
 Diabetes and finally Bright's disease
 This is the downward course of kid ney ills.
 Don't take this course. Follow the advise of Putnam citizen.
 E. l.. Reynold, 39 Pomfret St., Put nam, Conn.,, says: al suffered at in- tervals for three years from sharp pain in the region of my kidneys and in the morning when l got out of bed my back felt lame and sore. The kid ney secretions also cause me great an- noyance, especially at night on account of their frequent action, when I was advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills. l obtained supply at Dresser's drug store and after taking a few doses knew that this remedy was acting directly on my kidneys. Almost be- fore realized it, l was cured and though several years have since elapsed, l have remainded in excellent health. l know that Doan's Kidney Pills can be depended upon to do just what is claimed for tnem.' For sale by all dealers. Price a cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agent for the United States.
 Remember the nsme-Doan sand take no other.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
WEST wooDsroCK

Ms. $. Rockwell is spending few aays at Jarvis Halls.
 MT. and Mrs. Wendell Witter were guests at dinner party at Irving faine's Sunday.
 Anson Corbin from Monson has been
 enalng few days with his brother, :. l., Corbin. He is in his SOth year, Sau has been visiting in Worcester, .,ulham, Danielson, and at pr. Glider s'erSe's in East Woodstock.
 Ine band concert and dance in Ly. .am Hall, Saturday night, was we'll ss'ended. The band is quite success,
 sh music lovers say.
 Mos Most of our summer guests have re- -..'e1 s-s M To their city homes. The Frost Tsa hicks families have lately gone. as lew who have remained to enjoy ,an .a. oeautiful autumn days are prepar- Ing to leave.
 .,,. .aae school superintendent is gradu- ssi useoming power for good in our i,i system, though some feel the ,-;.s ,,..ee auon and consider the old dis '''ea system better.
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
eouvRET LAxDiSs

Mrs. J. B. Clapp during the me weather in the fall repaired her house. NIT. Gallup of Abingdon was the con tractor. 1t proved to be more of 700 than was expected, but was well per formed. He also built Mrs. J. ha- ples woodhouse and repaired hef house.
 Miss Eliza whipple visited her sister in Auburn last week.
 Miss NJ. NJ. Stoweil of Danieison was A recent guest of Mrs. A. > Bruce.
 Mrs.J.B. Clapp has not returned from caring for the sick in Woodstock | as far AS known.
 Nn.J. White visited in Abingdon recently.
 Mrs. NJ. Hopkins has had her win- dow blinds and fence newly palhseu-
 T. Cole bas vacated the Kingsley house and now lives in the Oary us tEict-
 A good blacksmith is much neeaeo here
Putnam patriot., 1908-11-06
Ely's Cream Balm

has been tried and not found wanting in thousands of homes all over the country. It has won place in the family medicine closet among the re- liable household remedies, where it is kept at hand for use in treating cold in the head just as soon as some mem- Der of the household begins the pre- liminary sneezing or snuffiing. It gives immediate relief and day or two's treatment will put stop to n cold which might, if not checked, be. come chronic and run into bad case of catarrh.