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Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13
From Asa w. EIson.

George o. Roberts, Esq, DennisOn, o.
My Dear Sir and Brother-I have your
letter of August II, together with invita-
zion to attend convention of Buckeye Secu-
lar Union, and allow me to thank you most
heartily for the same, but on that day
am also to attend a Sunday school gathering
in the country, at which place hope to do
some work for myself at the coming elec-
ton. | will be with you at heart, and hope
that at your next meet will be placed SO
l can attend and take part with the other
good fellows, and do some work on the pro-
gram. Again thanking you most heartily,
and wishing you all most enjoyable time,
am as ever yours very sincerely,
A. w. ELSON.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13

when they are no longer slaves. Then, in
deed, will men become gods and rule the
cosmic forces to a far greater extent than
we of the present generation do.
Trust that the convention will be great
success l remain, very truly,
ALMEDA SPERRY.
Gen1 Delivery, Braddock, Pa.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13
From AImeda Sperry.

Aug "a, 1908
Mr.. George o. Roberts, Dennison, Ohio:
Dear Sir-I regret very much that can
not be present at the convention of the
Secular Union.
] do not think there are many people in
Braddock who have the courage of their
convictions; at least this is the, case with
most of the women. They are still held
and haunted by the prejudice of the past
or are towards.
am especially interested in Socialism
and think that we shall be able to make
Freethinkers out of the mass of humanity
Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13
From Esther A. Van Ripper, M. D.

Circlevi1le, O., Aug. Is, 1908.
George o. Roberts-Your letter with in
vitation to the Buckeye Secular Union,
Canal Dover Ohio, received. l thank you
for the invitation. If l can arrange my
business and the weather is not too hot,
would be very much pleased to meet the
society there. hope the meeting will be a
success. Accept my best wishes. Your for
Freethought,
ESTHER A. VAN RIPPER, M. D.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13
BLUE GRASS BLADE

much as ever before determined TO give to
it all of my working life, which l hope will
last good many years yet.
Wishing for you and the Union a sue
cessful and enjoyable meeting, l remain
yours truly, j. ID. SHAW.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-09-13
From Mrs. Henry.


President George o. Roberts,
My Dear Sir-Your kind favor of August
9th to hand and read with great pleasure.
| re loice that you Ohio Secularists are so
active and in earnest, and only wish that
| were in the position to do more work for
our great cause, but the clouds lower dark
ly over me, and make that impossible, as
for several years l have been coping with
sickness and death and unable to do much.
l thank you very much for your kind invi-
tation to attend your annual meeting at
Canal Dover, and give an address there, but
the precarious condition of an aged aunt
will make it impossible for me to accept,
but l shall be with you and all the good
friends in thought and do myself the great
pleasure of sending a letter of greeting TO
both conventions, and l hope they will be
a great success and you will have profit
able time My heart and hopes are with
the Freethought cause, and were l so sit
uated l would give all my time and energy
to it.
l will not become a member of the Buck
eye Secular Union until l can be of some
service as a member, which / cannot be
now, but enclose in this postofIice order
for 81 for dues, hoping to join later Thanks
for your kind words regarding Blade
sketches. They were written under diff
cuties and every word of cheer helps so
much. 1 want to ask your pardon for not
responding to kind letter from you sent
me sometime ago, but it came when both
my husband and mother were in dying
condition (both have passed away, and
that letter with many others were never
answered Give my regards, best wishes
and good speed to all the workers, and may
the b. S. u shake up the faithists and
lead them to the light of reason Fraternally
yours JOSEPHINE X. HENRY.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17


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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
0AKVILlE HAPPENINGS

Mrs verder of Norfolk was a re- cent visitor with Mir and Mrs H. A. Abbey of Newton Heights.
 Raymond Cosier of Knob Hill smashed the thumb of his right hand while at his work in the pin factory yesterday.
 A large delegation from Oakvillc and Watertown are expected to a. tend the 0akyiIle ball teams dance in town hall. Watertown, tonight.
 William o'Dell. teamster for the Oakville company for several years past, has given up his position and will leave on Saturday Or New London, where he has hired out on farm.
 James Hotchkis3 Of the back road Is laid up as a result of accidentally falling on a large stone and being stepped on at the same time by one of his horses. He will be unable to attend to his usual occupation for several days.
 Ernest Plumb. son Of Mir and Mrs Frank II. Plumb of Falls Avenue was married yesterday to Miss Florence Anderson of Southington. The wedding took place in South ington, and a large number of rela- tives and friends from here were in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23

the proposed trolley line from Hart ford to Middletown, which the com pany designates as an extension of the Franklin avenue line to Middle town.
 South Edward Egan
 who has been serving Uncle Sam as q member of Troop F, of the First cay. airy, arrived home Tuesday night having received his discharge at Fort Des Moines on Sunday. He has spent most of his time at Fort Riley, Kan but was sent with his troop to Fore Des Moines just before the Ute In dians started to cause trouble. He will not re-enlist.
 Putnam--At o'clock last evening the Business Mems association sat down to turkey supper that had been prepared by Landlord M. M Dwyer of the Chickering house. The four courses were all that could be desired and after the inner man had been satisfied the post prandial exer- cisco commenced. Letters of regret were read from Congressman George L. Lilley and Edwin w. Higgins.
 Collinsville-A young woman has been going through the town asking for financial aid. She gives her home as Hartford and has used as reference the name of former Col linsville woman, who now resides in Hartford. The other day she called at the home of Mrs Fred Chambeau who not only gave the girl money but invited her in to supper The girl had an opportunity to see where Mr. Chambeau put her pocket book and evidently took advantage of this knowledge. After her departure Mrs Chambeau discovered that a dollar bill and some change had been taken from the pocket book.
 Glastonbury-A remarkable catch of rats was made by Charles Chap man in his barn yesterday in large French rat trap. At g o'clock in the morning the trap was looked at and there was one rat in 1t, which was not taken out. At 5 o'clock in the after noon when the trap was examined again it was solid full of rats. They were packen in so tight they could hardly move and probably more would have gone in if it had been possible, as several were scared away when the trap was approached. When they were counted there were sixteen of them, four full grown, eight nearly grown and four about half grown.
 New Haven-Captain Josiah Beck with of bardge No 10 of the Hartford X New York Transportation con- pany's fleet, with Charles Starkross, one of his deck-hands, was overcome by gas in the cabin of the bardge yesterday forenoon. The men retired late Tuesday night and Captain Beck with attended to stove which heats the cabin, but some time in the morn ing it began to throw off gas, and they became unconscious. Carpen. ters who went aboard about III o'clock yesterday morning to do some repairing discovered them. They were taken to St Francis hospital, where Stackross soon recovered, and Captain Beckwith began to recover consciousness later in the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
FAYETTEVILLE

Mrs Hervey Platt has returned from visit with relatives in Tol- land, Mass.
 Regular meeting of Court Welch F. of A, tonight in Good Will hall at o'clock.
 F, J. Rothwell, salesman for the American Pin Go, is in town on a business trip.
 A large number of tickets have been sold for the firemen's masquer- ade ball on Friday evening.
 Mrs Lloyd Davidson of Newark, N J., was the guest of Miss Mabel kott on Thomaston avenue yesterday.
 Howard Post, George Eastwood and Dr Leonard have been appointed a committee to make arrangements for celebrating the anniversary of Good Will lodge, K. of P, which falls on April 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23

already passed inc generally similar hill of Assemblyman O'Brian. the pros poets seem to favor the passage of the Cassidy bill by the assembly. after which if would Go to the governor for enactment into law.
 The Cassidy bill Is different from the other only in that it provides for the punishment of the third party to any bucket shop transaction.
 Both bills prohibit any person. firm or corporation from making any con tract for the purchase or sale either upon credit or margin of any securities or commodities without intending a bona fide purchase ar sale.
 The punishment provided is fine of not more than s5.GOO in the case of the proprietor or agent Of a bucket shop and other persons shall he punished by a fine of not more than S1.OOO or by i'm prisonment for not more than five years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

George McNulty is on the sick list
 k. w. Morse of Hartford is in town on business.
 Charles Bidwell of Newark, N. J. visited in town yesterday.
 Mrs Charles Lockwood is entertain- ing friends from out of town.
 Mir and Mrs NJ. D. Leonard of Waterbury were in town yesterday.
 Mrs A. o. Mitchell of Hartford is spending week at B. F. Carpenters.
 James Grady of Waterbury is work ing for Thomas Shields around his place.
 Dr Herman D. Marggraff attended the dental convention at Bridgeport, Tuesday.
 U. s. Grant who has been living with Frank Wilder has gone to Oak vile to live with his mother.
 Thomas l.. Shields is having large piece of ground ploughed in the rear of his house, which he will use for a garden.
 The practice of the Watertown baseball team was postponed yestcr- day on account of the condition of the grounds.
 A large number of Taft students attended the play, "Revizor" in Poli's last evening. The play was given by Yale students.
 George Ryder has given up his pO- sition as driver of a coal team for c. W. Atwood and Robert Morrow has taken his place.
 Rufus Rose has left the employ ol Charles Mattoon and gone to Novg Scotia to work on farm which he recently purchased there. Mir Rose doesn't know whether he will ever return to Watertown or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
Stylish Clothing.

Now Is the time to get measured for NOBBY SUIT for SPRING OR SUMMER
 F. BUCK. 132 North Main. Tel. Cal Fashionable Tailor. Ladies or Gents Garments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
EUTNEG GRATIEGs
Interesting items Boiled Down fos
 Our Busy Resderl

Our busy headerG
 Hartford-Miss Jeanette Crosby Goodwin. an inmate Of the Hartford hospital. celebrated her sgd birth. day anniversary yesterday at the hos pitaI
 Glassonbury-Mrs John Zflinsk died yesterday at the Hartford hospi. tai immediately after her arrival ai that institution where she was taken for an operation
 Putnam-LoeaI surveyors were out yesterday surveying the land east Ci CzrgiIl Falls- It is expected that this piece Of property wfll be purchased in the near future and converted intr a public park Already much money has been subscribed for the project
 South Coysntry-RsT IgnatiBs K0st. pastor Of St Msryis church. left for Ne~ York yesterday where he vii sail on Friday o1 his European trip He will go to his old hone Ia Bavsris and is expeesed to be gone for about three u0athS- Befors returning Es viii go to Rome and LOurdes-
 New Haren-The New York. New Haven ( Hartford R2iIroad company has petitiozed the railroad comEfs- s5oaers for an zppTuvzI of the lay nut and Eefh1z oF cnnstruetiol sl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
FAVORITE LOSES.
Cohort, Added Starter, unplaeed ln
 Arverne Stakes.

Cohort, Added starter, Unpiaced ln
 Arverne Stakes.
 New York, April 23.-Berry Maid, heavily played at 16 to 5, easily won the Arverne stakes of six furlongs at Aqueduct defeating a good field of sprlnters. Musgrave had the mount on the Odd Fellow-Rubus Ally, and he rode a perfect race. Cohort was an added starter and carried 116 pounds and was made a to favorite on the strength of some fast trials. but after racing we'll up to the stretch he tired badly and finished fourth.
 Bosom, a quick breaker, went out to make the pace. followed by Berry Maid and Cohort This order remain ed until well in the stretch, when Der ry Maid went to the front and won by one and half lengths. Besome was second, two lengths before Halket. The latter was poorly handled. but closed with strong run through the stretch.
 The Hampton stable entry. Rocket and Jim McGill. were much the best in the steeplechase and finished one, two. They raced behind yerane for about a Dile. then came on and won as they pislsed. with vervane third, fifteen lengths away. The favorite, Economy. was never prominent at any stage of the race.
 Berry Maid. whieh was well played. captured the Arverne stakes from a small field of three-year-olds. Cohort. an added starter. was the choice. and. although up third in the running to the stretch, he tired and finished outside the money. Summaries:
 First Race.-Chantilly, first; Saylor, second; Dennis Stafford, third.
 Second Race.--Rocket. first: Jim Nc Gill. second: yerrane. third.
 Third Race.-Berry Maid. first; Be som. second: Halket. third.
 Fourth Zienap. first: Rifeman, second. Jubilee. third.
 Fifth Race Madrileno. first: Tom Reid. second: Distract. third.
 Sixth Race Mary Hall. first: George C. Hall. second: Lady Corinne. third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
TELEU....., ., biLl LOSES.
Albany Assembly Committee Turns
 Down Public Control Act.

Albany, \. T.. April 23-The assem- bly, committee on rules. of which Speaker wadsworth is chairman. voted unanimously not to report the Page bill. extending the jurisdiction of the public service commissions to cover telegraph and telephone companies. The bill passed the senate by vote of 30 to 15.
 The only means by which the bill could now be saved would he by vote of the assembly 10 discharge the com mittee from its further consideration This would require 8 hundred votes and is regarded as highly improbable.
 The committee reported the anti bucket shop bill nf Senator Cassidy which passed inc senate by a vote Of % Co 7 r- 't" aSsenbly has
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
H.. M.r esr.-n cts...

Columbus. O. AprH 1LOnIy the sig nature Of the EovsTpor is required to make a lav of tbe biII providing the federal form of government for cities of Ohio. Under the blH tie mayor wfn spVnint a dfrector sf palSic safety and dirprsor or pntE5e service instead of present bozris the msTor ard fwe di- rsrsors tn coazfsfuse hpsrd of coufrva CfrH ss-rt~ fnr effhes is atso pruvt1eS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
rvphoid pv. Id Fil,hy River.

Trenton. April 23.-That the Dela- ware river is polluted by sewage and that this is the cause of much of the typhoid which exists from time to time in Trenton and other towns in the river valley was the testimony addueed at the hearing before the state water sup ply commission on the application of the Buekthorn Water company for the right to establish reservoir for the supplying of BelvideTe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23

Pierce E. Freeman, John J. German and Robert Cleary; delegates to the state convention, William Kennedy William J. Neary, John Breen ST Harry Roberts and Michael B. Reidy The result of last nights convention meets with the general approval oi the party and the ticket is considered a strong one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
LINONINE

removes catarrhal collections from the throat and lungs, clears and strengthens the membranes and causes the mucous to flow natural ly and healthfully. It is pure and wholesome and cures coughs and colds through the blood. which it enriches and warns. Linonine does not leave the throat and lungs weak and sensitive. the common fault of other remedies for colds but strong and hardy. as it is rich in curative properties, going deep and doing lasting good.
 Linonine at all drug stores, %, 50, S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-23
Hurt In Hsrvsrd-Ann.pOlis Game.

Annapolis. Md. April 2S. - R. H. Aronson. a member of the Harvard baseball team. is at the Naval hospital with a fractured skull. sustained dur ing the game played with the midship men. The injury was received while sliding to a base. Harvard won the same, too.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-02-07
10 SPECIAL MESSAGE
IRRESPECTIVE OF PARTY
Pr Vigorous Den insiation Of
WV doera Receives Aprrival Of
Members Of Congress.

WNAlgton The special message
Of ilu president to congress ON ih,
rahv lf On, employers liability act
end hlnCt0us In labor eases was
pfeeta1 iu the senate few minutes
amer !. O'Clock on Friday. when Mr.
IAiit assistant secretary To the prcsi
dot altered the chamber there wai
bui hndful Of senators present The
vice n1Idgnt at once tore unou th,
bg oiBlopp containing the message
and Hailed it 90 the assistant socrc.
tar q the senate. who Immediately
benn b. reading Printed copies %
he naago were delivered Boy Mr..
lAitu ud we're distributed 90 the sen.
atofs
On o conclusion OF the reading OF
be G0aro Senator Davis of Arkan.
fas piepuy moved that 10000 copies
q me noasarc be- printed aH % public
doeurnu
A. " reading of the message pro.
grcist in the house numerous nom
bes W. heard audihly 60 oNclnim
'Most nlsual "This is red hot. etc
The Ho.ilDuts vigorous dcnuncia
don dVrung doors was greeted with
loud aDlauso, as was his defense OF
federal Judges who punish offenders
Cor yioitiUnH Of the law.
The frequency of the applause In
creaseius the raading proceeded Tn,
hum Of Conversation over the mcssag,
suhslde and the members followct
every tOrd. But the climax cam,
whellne reading was concluded.
Witamt regard 20 party the mem
ben buddy applaudcd, chccrcd
thumpd their desks and gave otheI
evidences OF their approval Of the doc
unent After a moments silence IN,
Applause broke out again. several mem
b,r. lrludlng Democrats. arising frou
thelr iats and olapping their hands.
The uossago then, ON motion of Mr.
Pynobf New York, was referred q
the cUmlttce on the state Of IN
Union
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-02-07

other: now e was an august hv-pr
now "a theme from Wagner and naany
Moudolssohn's spring song won the
cold dark chapel 90 light and warmth
with its cyultant notes
She ceased suddenly with a little
SIGH and struck her hands together
tor the place was cold As she reached
up TO put out the ushts stepped Tor.
ward to- the chancol steps.
please allow me TO do that for
you7"
She turned toward me. gathering a
cape about her
"Oh. it's YOU is IT, she asked. look.
ing about quickly ~ don't remember
that you were invited
81 didn't know | was coming my.
self" remarked truthmlly. lifting my
hand TO the lamp
THAT Is my opinion Of you,-that
[ you're rather unexpected person.
/ But thank you, very much"
She showed no disposition 20 pro.
| long the interview, but hurried toward
the door and reached the ycstibulo be.
/ fore ! came mp with her.
You cant go any farther. Mr. Glen
arm" she said. and waited as though
10 make sure ! understood Straight
| before us through the wood and be
yond the school buildings the sunset
faded sullonly Night was following
fast upon the gray twilight and al
ready the holder planets were aname
In the sky The path led straight
ahead beneath the black boughs
81 might perhaps walk To the dormi
tory. or whatever you call IT, said.
Thank you. no. I'm late and
haven't time to bother with you. lti
against the rules. you know, for as tC
receive visitors"
She stepped out upon the path.
but I'm not caller I'm Just .
neighborl And owe you several calls
anyhow"
She laughed but did not pause and
followed pace behind her.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-02-07

that held II had been built 80 high
they were hollow and were the means
OF sending fresh air into the tunnel.
When 1 had travelled about twenty
yards more ! felt a slight vibration ac.
companled by a mufiled roar. and al.
most Immediately came 10 a rough
wooden stair that marked the end Of
the passage. had no means OF judg.
ing directions, but assumed that /
was well within the school park.
climbed the steps and In a moment
stood blinking, my lantern In hand, in
small, foorod room, Overhead the
tumult and thunder Of an organ OK.
planned the tremor and roar had
heard below. / was IN the crypt OF 81.
Agathas chapel The inside OF the
door by which / HAD entered was a
part Of the wainscoting Of the room,
and the opening was wholly covered
with a map Of the Holy Land.
II was all very strange and interest.
Ing ! looked at my watch and found
that II was Ave o'clock but ! resolved
TO go into the chapel before gong
home.
The way mp was clear enough, and
was soon In the yestlbule / opened
the door, expecting to find a service
In progress; but the little church was
empty save where, at the right 0f the
chancel an orgauist was filling the
church with the notes Of an oxultant
march. Cap In hand / stole forward,
and sank down In one OF the pews.
A lamp over the organ keyboard
gave the only light In the chapel, and
made an aureole about her head
about the uncovered head OF olivia
Gladys Armstrong; / smiled as I rec,
ognized her and smiled, too as / re.
mombered her name. But the Joy she
brought TO the music, the happiness In
her face as she raised Il In the minor
harmonies, her isolation, marked by
the little Isle Of light against the dark
background Of the choir.-these things
touched and moved me, and | bent for,
ward, my arms upon the pew in front
Of me, watching and listening with a
kind OF awed wonder.
There was no pause in the outpour.
ing Of the melody She changed stops
and manuals with swift fingers and
passed from one composition to an
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-02-07

81 hope you don't think for n mo
mont that | chased a rabbit on YOU
side OF the fence In the hope OF meet
Ing you, do you. Mr., Glenarm?"
BE II far from mel I'm glad came
though, for | liked your music i'm
menscly. I'm In earnest; think 4
quite wonderful. Miss Armstrong"
She paid no heed TO me.
And | hope | may promise myself
the pleasure OF hearing you often"
you are very kind about my pool
music. Mr.. Glenarm; but as I'm goinl
away"
l felt my heart sink tribe. She
was the only amusing person / hnt
met at Glenarm, and sthe thought Of
losing her gave a darker note TO the
bleak landscape.
That's really too bad! And jusI
when We were getting acquainted
And was coming to church Sunday tC
hear you play ana TO pray for snow
80 you'd come over goften 10 chase
rabbitsl"
This, I thought, soaened her heart
At any rate her tone dbanged.
Il don't play for services; they'r,
afraid to let ma for fear I'd run comic
opera tunes lnto tho T. Deuml"
How shocking" Il
DO you know. Mr2Glenarm. her
tone became confdonhal and her pao,
slackened,-"we call you the squire. al
st. Agatha's, and the lord Of tn,
manor. ana names like that! All N,
girls are perfectly crazy about you
They'd be- wild II thef thought talked
with you, clandestinely.-ls that IN,
way you pronounce ~"
Anything you say and any way yot
say Il satisfies me" replied.
That's ever 80 nice OF you" she
said, mocklngly again.
/ felt foolish and guilty, She would
probably get roundly scoldod II the
grave sisters learned Of her talks will
me, and very likely / should win theli
hearty contempt. But / did not turn
back.
Il hope the reason you're leaving
Isn't" ] hesitated.
IN conduct? Oh yes; I'm terribly
wicked, Squire Glenarm! They'r,
sending me on
CTo BE CoNrINuED)