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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
POSTOFFICE CLERKS.
Bill Before Congress Affecting First
 and Second Class Offices.

A bill is now before congress regu- lating the hours of work of post office clerks in offices of the first and second classes. Its provisions are that clerks in postoffices of the first and second classes shall be required to work not exceeding forty-eight hours each week, including such number of hours on Sunday and in- tervening holidays as may be re- quired by the interests of the postal service; that clerks shall be required to work in shifts of eight consecu- tive hours, or as nearly so as prac- ticable; and that should any clerk or clerks provided for in the first section of the act be employed more than forty-eisht hours during any week, they shall be paid extra, in proportion to the salary they are re- ceiving.
 The bill was introduced by Con- gressman Wilson of Illinois and re- ferred to the committee on post offices and post roads. The regular working hours of clerks in the Hart ford office are eight day, although there are occasions, especially at Christmas, when they have to put in considerably more time, and the proposition to Fay for the extra time would certainly suit them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
THE LEACH ESTATE
Judge Sweeney Who Represents Naugatuck Man Disappointed.

The commissioners on the estate of Henry Leach, who kept rubber goods store on South Main street, gave T hearing this morning to Attorney John M. Sweeney of 'Naugatuck. who rep resented claim of $1O0 held by the Goodyear Metallic Shoe company against the estate. Mayor 1'homs, who represents claim of $4,OO0 held by Daisy l.. Hudson, informed MT Sweeney that a copy of the bill for the amount would not suffice, and he would have to get the original bill. This statement seemed to shock MT Sweeney and he informed the mayor that to get the original bill would en- tail labor of half dozen men for a month in the company's office in New York. The hearing therefore was ad- journed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
DICKINSON WOMAN CAUGHT.
Says Whitmore Made Threats Against
 Life of His Wife.

.HO VI vVhSs
 | Boston, Jan. II. - Mrs. Georgiana Dickinson, alias Charlotte Mcdonald, aged twentyseven, wanted by the po- lice of Harrison, N. J., as an alleged accessory to the murder of Mrs. Hele- na Whitmore, whose body was found in Lampblack swamp on Dec. 26, was arrested in house on Essex street, Cambridge, by Chief Inspector Watts and Inspector William J. Shields and is locked up in. the Tombs in this city. She will be taken to New Jersey.
 1T don't know whether Whitmore killed his wife or not" she said. "I do know that he has made threats against her life to me frequently. He has told me he was tired of her and wanted to get rid of her and run away with me. He has said that if she was out of the way he could get the money that they had in joint accounts. He gave me the diamond bracelet at Thir- ty-fOurth street and Sixth avenue at ? o'clock on the morning of Dec. 26. don't know whether it was his wife's bracelet or not. l went to his house in Brooklyn that morning"
 This flatly contradicts Whitmore's story that he did not see the Dickin- son woman on Christmas night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
FOR TEMPERANCE
Father FJyUD 10 Speak al City
 Ball-Musicsl Programme.

It is expected that large crowd will be present at City hall to-mor- row evening to hear the Rev William H. Flynn talk on the subject of tenn perance. The rally will be given under the auspices of the St Mary's and St Joseph's Total Abstinence so- cieties, the local representatives of the c. T. A. U. In connection with the lecture a musical programme consisting of vocal and instrumental numbers will be rendered. All per- sons interested in the temperance question are cordially invited to att tend. Admission will be free. As a result of this meeting a large in- crease in the membership of the local societies is looked for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Parker eIames RoossvsI. For Panic.

Kingston, N. r.. Jan. '11.-Before an assemblage of political associates of his home county of Ulster ex-Chief Judge Alton B. Parker of the court of appeals. Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1904. spoke of the causes of the recent credit panic and of what he considered the dangers of put. ting ''untutored ideaIlsm" in charge of the nations affairs. The panic. he said. was the result of the presidents deter. mined attack on property as such.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
"Fron Washtub to White House. !"

New York, Jan. 11.-William J. Con. ners, chairman of the Democratic state committee, has invented slogan which he says would sweep Governor Johnson into the White House if the Democratic national convention would name Johnson for president From the washtub to the White House would be winning battlecry." said Mir. Corners. How could they beat the Democrats if we had that for a campaign cry. From the washtub to the White HouseT"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Westinghouse Reorganization Plan

New York, Jan. 1.-The plan for re- organization of the finances of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufac- turing company, which has just been completed by the committee of which James N. Jarvie is chairman. has as its principal features, it is learned. the creation of first mortgage for about $45.000,000 and the issuance under it of bonds which will be exchanged dol lar for dollar for the company's pres ent obligations, and also the raising by President George Westinghouse and his friends of s700O,0Oo cash. in re- turn for which stock of the company will be transferred to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
K. OF C. MATTERS
Installation of Officers Tuesday,
 Fourth Degree Next Month.

The committee on joint installation
 of the United Councils, K. of C., helt
 meeting last evening and completed
 arrangements for the installation o
 officers to, be held next Tuesday ev -ening at s o'clock in K. of c. hall or
 East Main street. District Deputy
 John M. Hearns of Naugatuck vii
 install the officers after which the
 evening will be spent in social ant
 entertaining manner. Invitations
 have been sent to the Daughters ol
 Isabella and to the friends of the
 Knights. Preparations have been
 made to entertain one of the largest
 gatherings of the Knights of Colum-
 bus that have been held in some time and the committee expects to make the occasion long to be remembered by the members in Waterbury. Ar engagements have been made so that at the conclusion of the installation exercises those desiring to dance may adjourn to the large dance hall on the same floor with the K. of c. meet ing room, where they may enjoy themselves to the tunes of Lallier's orchestra. The K. of c. hall will be used by those who wish to play forty five and it is predicted that some of the best games that have ever been played in this city will be played next Tuesday night. Besides dancing and forty-five playing other entertain ments have been provided for and all who attend may be assured that they will have a good enjoyable ev- ening. Refreshments will also be served. The committee of arrange ments consists of three members from each council with John J. Kelley of council, chairman, and Henry A. Hayden of Rev J. A. Null cahy council secretary.
 A number of members of the Knights of Columbus in this city are preparations to take the fourth degree in New Haven. February %. The last day upon which applications will be received for the degree is Jan uary 15. The working of the degrees will be a notable event in Knights of Columbus circles, and fourth degree from all over the state will attend. The work will be done in the afternoon, and will be finished early enough to allow the candidates to join large party which will go immediately to New York for the pur- pose of attending the working of the fourth degree in that city on the day following the working in New Ha- ven.
 Although several of the Knights of Columbus of this city are discuss Ing the advisability of giving a ball l )n Easter Monday evening. it is not | likely that the united councils will | decide on ball this year. A couple l ,f councils seem to be rather en- .husiastic about the proposed event, put it is not probable that the other members would look upon the ball with much favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

Extra specials for tonight ana Mon- day at Curran's big bargain safe.
 Mems and women's furnishings on sale tonight at Grieve, Bisset X Hol- lands.
 The Hampson-Sellew Co have fur niture and ranges to suit any taste or pOcketboOk. ]. E .lIullings X Sons lines of overcoats are unbroken despite the big sale On this week.
 Mark down sale of shoes at ]. C.. Jackie & sons. Warm shoes and slippers for everybody.
 Jones. Morgan X Co have the spIen- did lines of Stein. Bloch X Co.'S and Rogers. Feet & Cos in stock.
 WiIlets X Miller have offices to rent in the Abbott at reasonable prices.
 All slightly used pianos at HaIlet X Davis Co.'S are put at low prices to get the room.
 I. Chase X Son have a line of wooden tams at 49c. other tams as low as 1ac.
 Apotbecaries Hall Co is selling cold proof vests in all sizes at J0r.
 Extra special values at Reid & Hughes tonight See the bargains in trimmed hats
 The Connecticut Boot X Shoe Co have a line 0f felt shoes that win suit eOusiuct0rs and motGrmen. 
 Ladies petticoats made from fez- therweiSht taffets at Miller & Peck.s for o..
 DiarieS. date books. aInlznasp and calendar pads at IL Devefeaux 6 Cos
 Get soue weather strip at Hamil- ton HsFslwsre Co.'S to keep out the cold frDn docFs and wInd0wsL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Bets s5,ooo on Governor Johnson.

New York. Jan. 11.-What was prob. ably the first real bet of any conse- quence on the outcome of the coming presidential campaign was made in the Hoffman House. Former National Committeeman Thomas II. Shevlin of Minneapolis, Republican. bet John s. Mcdonald. the turfman. sometimes known as Boston Jack" 5000 that Governor Johnson of Minnesota. if nominated. would he defeated by the Republican candidate. President Roose- welt was barred by mutual consent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Admiral Ito In Discraee,

Victoria. B. C.. Jan. 11.-Adyices by the Aki Maru are that Admiral Baron Y. Ito. of the supreme naval council. who commanded the Japanese navy in the war with China, has been dis missed from the service because of scandal involving him with the wife of a workman in the Yokosuka navy yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
John W. Gates to Live In Texas,

Port Arthur. Tex, Jan. 11.-In n speech here John W. Gates announced that he would reside permanently in Port Arthur. He said that he might make occasional trips to New York. Chicago and Europe, but that no mat ter where he was he would always register from Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Five Persons InIurcd.

Detroit. Mich. Jan 11.-FiVe fore men were injured. one of them seri- ouSly at a fire whicl caused about s1-sD damage yesterday in the Pores ter < Cheney knitting mills at tbe cor- ner Of Porter and Thinl streets. The loss is thought fo be covered hy In- suranee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Real Winter In Adirondacks

Plattsburg. x. r.. Jan. 11.-with a full foot of snow in the open country and nearly two feet in the woods the temperature ranged from 3 degrees below zero at Plattsburg to IS below al Saranac Lake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

Smith and William Mshzney oonueiv- ed the Idea of making NeCarthy-s hair stand on end and the rat was placed h position The joke worked to perfection
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Medical Treatment For . Dim. . Y.,r.

Chicago. Jan. II. - By paying 10 cents a year working girls who are members of trades unions Will receive medical consultation and advice. This has been made possible through ths work of the Woman's Trade Union league
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Want, sioosr cv,ra |, n,u,;;

Honolulu. Jan LA large increase Of the national guard at Hawaii Is urged hy the war department in a com nunication to territorial officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
SPECIALS IN TOILET ARTICLES.
FOUR SPECIALS IN D0MEsTICS

] case fine dress plaids. suitable
 for childrens dresses, worth
 121kc. January sale ......... Sc 100 pieces 36 inch Arnold's super
 fine fannelette, worth 19c,
 January sale .............. l0c 50 pieces best apron ginghams.
 worth Sc. January sale .... 71bc loo pieces cream domet flannel.
 worth 5c, January sale .-.. 33bc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

Women's black cotton hose white
 feet. value 11C, Saturday Q. I215c Numen's fine quality cotton hose.
 double sole. saturday 17c a pair Tumen's fine cotton hose.
 prettily embroidered on instep
 value soc. Saturday ....... 35e Women's heavy fleece lined
 vests and pants. Saturday .. 25c women's extra size fleece lined
 vests and pants. Saturday " 4se Women'a white wool ribbed
 vests and pants. steam shrunk
 Saturday soc. ..... ....... 75c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
THREE BASEMENT SPECIALS.

Table tumblers. fine thin blown
 and neatly engraved. regular
 price S4c. at dozen ..--.... 60 Milk or rice double boiler. gray
 enameled ware. 2 quarts. reg
 ualr price s5C. at ..-.----.- 4e Fish boiler. imported m0ttIed
 gray enameElpd ware.lS inches
 long, regular price s2. at .... 75
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-17
NIGHT SWeats & Cough.

E. w. Walton, Condr. S. P. Ry., III
Van Ness ST., San Antonio, Tex,
writes: s.During the summer and fall
Of 1902, my annoyance from catarrh
reached that stage where it was actual
misery and developed alarming symp-
toms, such as a very deep-seated cough,
night sweats, and pains in the head and
chest. experimental with several 500
called remedies before I finally decided
to take thorough course Of Peruna.
"Twoof my friends had gone SO far as
to inform me that the thing for me to do
was to resign my position and seek q
higher, more congenial climate. Every
one thought I had consumption and I
was not expected to live very long.
"Having procured some Peruna, I de-
cided to giveit thorough test and ap-
piled myself assiduously to the task Of
taking it, as per instructions, in the
meantime.
"The effects were soon apparent, all
alarming symptoms disappeared and
my general health became fully as good
as it had ever been in my life.
"I have resorted to the use of Peruna
on two or three occasions since that
time to cure myself of bad colds"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-17
COAL Mine ROADS
WIN BIG VICTORY
Commodities Clause Of the Hep.
burn Act Is Declared
Unconstitutional.
INVASION OF STATES RIGHTS
Court Declares Clause Repugnant to
Constitution-Government Will
Appeal.

Philadelphia, Sept 12.-Declaring it
to be harsh and unreasonable and an
invasion OF the rights of the states,
and therefore repugnant to the con-
stitution, the United States circuit
court for the Eastern district of Penn
sylvania yesterday dismissed the suits
of the federal government to enforce
the commodities clause of the Hep.
burn railroad act against the anthra-
cite coal-carrying railroads of this
state. Judges Gray and George NJ.
Dallas filed opinions dismissing the
suits, and Judge Joseph Burlington
dissented, but did not file an opinion.
What 1t Means.
The commodities clause prohibits
railroad companies to transport in in
terstate commerce any article or COM
modify manufactured, mined or pro-
duced by them or under their author
ity. The case was argued in June,
United States Attorney General Bona
parte delivering the principal argu-
ment for the government. The effect
of the commodities clause, if consti-
tutional, would be to confine the min
ing of anthracite coal by the railroads
for use in Pennsylvania only, or com
pei the railroads to sell all the min
ing properties they are interested in,
either directly or Indirectly.
The decision Of the court did not
come as a great surprise. 1t is al
most certain that the case will be ap-
pealed directly to the United States
supreme court.
Judge Gray Writes Opinion.
The principal opinion was written
by Judge Gray, who as president Of
the anthracite strike commission has
an intimate knowledge of the mining
of hard coal and Of the many ramifica-
lions in the ownership Of the coal
mines. Judge Dallas said in his opin-
ion that it cannot be denied that the
commodities clause was enacted mot
actually for the regulation of inter-
state commerce, but really to coerce
the conformity of intrastate business
with a policy approved by congress"
Judge Gray in his opinion discussed
at great length the limitations put on
congress by the constitution.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-17
ing all over London /

ing all over London for you for
weeks"
why have you looked for me?' she
asked, a wondering light coming into
her big, luminous eyes.
Why? Oh, for a dozen reasons, .
he answered, lamely. But cannot we
go somewhere and have a talk?"
But why Should you want to talk
to me?" she asked, the warm color
mounting to her face. Il am your en-
envy, the daughter of the man who
robbed you belong to the race you
would like to strangle'
Please don't he interrupted, and
his face became drawn with pain. 1T
was unguarded and foolish speech. |
did not mean it did not know what
was saying
But you felt it. Down at the bot
tom of your heart you must fees it
STILL
mo, no." he protested. 81 do not
feel it. Should have come to Lon
don-shnuld T. Oh, pardon me.
Let us go to some place where we can
talk quietly
why talk? Why rake up the bit
ter paste" she asked, quietly. There
can be nothing but pain in remember
ing. You hate my very name!"
No, no; you mistake me utterly,
II do not want to rake up the past. |
want to forget it. Neither you nor |
are responsible for what happened
before you were born. 1t is of the
before 20 uwere born. 1t is Of the
present want to talk, and the fu-
ture."
Neither my present nor my future
can be of any interest to- YOU she
said. Nor yours to me-
Surely you cannot mean that, Miss
West he said, slowly and solemnly.
Have the events of last November
passed SO completely out of your
mind? Does no pleasant memory of
Mawgan Chase-of my sister--linger
in your hearth"
1t was her turn to protest now. Her
eyes filled with tears in moment and
her lips 1uivered.
you must not talk like that to me- =
she said, humbly. II cannot bear it.
would lay down my life for your sis
ter-for-for you even. You were all
so good to me. But that makes the
burden all the heavier. am humbled
and ashamed when look into your
face"
For a moment or two he did not
speak He saw the barrier as clearly
as she did, and he saw no way Of re-
moving it.
They had been walking slowly tod
wards Oxford street, and neither Of
them REALIZED how far they had gone.
Suddenly she stopped and her face
became hard and set.
I'VE may as we'll say goodbye first
as last" she said, speaking rapidly.
let it be now and forever. Good
bye, and GOO bless YOU and before
he could recover from his astonish-
ment she had turned on her heel and
had almost disappeared in the crowd.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-17

DISCOVERIES AT KNOSSOS.
Results Of This Years Excavations by
DR.. Evans in Crete.

| May I beg a little space to inform
those interested in Cretan explora-
ton of series of discoveries lately
made at Knossos? The news from DR..
Evans is exceedingly good. He has
been working all the season in the
| large house which lies to the west of
| the palace, but unfortunately is deeply
buried under the talus Of a hill. With
great labor DR.. Evans has now reach
! ed the further limit Of this building,
and on his way has found much. A
magnificent steatite vase in the shape
of bulls head, with inlay of cut shell
| about the nostrils, and with crystal
! eyeballs, the iris being painted on the
! back of the crystal, reveals to US a
new technic.
| In another quarter. on the north. a
, great hoard of bronze implements and
utensils, including a large tripod
cala.cn in perfect preservation. will
| much increase our knowledge of the
| finer domestic apparatus of Minoan
civilization. AS Dr. Evans speaks Of
having unearthed a great number of
| early vases with these tools. there
should be no difficulty in dating the
latter and thereby getting standard
! forms.
On the south of the palace a range
of buildings has been found at lower
level, largely buried under debris Of
the palace itself. The latter included
mass Of ivory fragments, the re-
mains of carved casllets and of fresco
paintings. Inside the south building
itself, under a staircase, a small hoard
| Of silver vessels has come to light
some bowls and a jug. These will
be welcomed as first fruits of that
| work in precious metals which so
greatly Influenced the ceramic artists
of the middle Minoan periods but has
generally disappeared. We hear, too,
of fine vases of various kinds, one
with papyrus plant ornament in re-
| lief and others in the best "paIace
style" Work Is also proceeding ac-
lively on the restoration of the royal
apartments on the east of the palace.
and every effort is being made to get
| into the great dome tomb found last
year. and to find other tombs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-09-17
A. Booth & Co. Goes to the Wall
After Weeks of Fluctuation
in Value OF Stock.
STEP TOWARD NEAT MERGER
Hinted Creditors Will Ask President
Booth to Account for S 100000
Investment.

Chicago, Sept. IA rapid chapter
of incidents resulted yesterday in
placing the business of A. Booth &
Co., known as the fish trust" in the
hands Of friendly receiver, after sew
eral weeks Of cratic f1uctuation in
the market value Of the concerns
stock.
TOO little capital and too many en-
terprises," is the explanation offered
by Receiver William ]. Chalmers,
named by United States District
Judge Bethea yesterday afternoon, fol
lowing conference in which the com
pany, four large Chicago banks and
the foreign creditors were represent
ed.
100000 in Question.
In addition, it is whispered that Chi
cago creditors are about to demand
a personal accounting from w. Yer
non Booth, master Of the foxhounds of
the fashionable Ontwentsia club and
president of the embarrassed corpora
ton, on the ground that information
is in order as to what became of ST.
for the company in the vicinity of
Huson bay.
The applicants for receivership
include Alfred E. Booth of Baltimore,
a director in the concern and a mem
Der of the Booth family and the Linen
Thread company, a New Jersey cor
poration. Four Chicago banks, as
creditors, joined the conference.-the
Corn Exchange bank, the First Ma
tional, the Commercial National and
the Continental National banks.
While any immediate delivering of
the company into the hands of the
meat trust is denied, financial circles
look upon the receivership as one
more step toward such ultimate alb.
sorption.