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The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
UNIFORM CITY CHARTERS.

One of the many planks In tho
democratic state platform is that IA
sorlng uniform charters for Connecti-
I'll. cities to take the place of the
charter policy which has prevailed
;l1ce the first one was granted. The
S.w Britain Herald looks askance at
I and says. THE uniform city char-
gone into the question pretty thor
oughly say It is almost II not wholly
mpracticable."
We should like to know more Of
these people who have gone into this
subject pretty thoroughly" and who
have arrived at the conclusion stated
Two or three or four years ago com
mission was appointed by the gov
eyLoi to inquire into the uniform city
charter proposition 1t was very
Ia &c committee and had on II mayors
- burn. II finally made an unfavor-
aDle report. Inquiry established the
fac, that the commission never met
with its full quota and that the few
meetings held gathered together few, r
than majority. With the possible
\ exception of Mayor Henney of Hart
fra the proposition had no advocates
on the commission. The result vas
the work was carried along as best 1t
could be and finally abruptly ended by
m adverse report.
All that there is to the proposition
to have uniform city charters is the
principle Of home rule. Should such
policy be adopted the state would
reserve to itself, as 1t should, the
right to pass upon the essentials of 10.
cal government with regard to which
there is absolutely no reasonable diff
ference of opinion among the eighteen
cities of the state, nor could there be
among towns seeking a municipal or
ganization. In all other particulars,
which at the time Of alleged inquiry
We were told turned upon local ira
ditlons and peculiar needs, the cities
would be left to govern themselves
and not be obliged as they are now
20 run to the legislature every time a
salary is raised. The state has con-
st.tution which Is binding upon every
one of the one hundred and sixty eigh.
towns. 1t is the framework of gov
err ment upon which legislative enact
mcrts are hung. uniform city char
t.. policy would resemble In Its char
acter the state constitution; 1t would
b. the framework Of local governme a,
upon which could be hung local legis-
latlvc enactments.
Nothing could be more absurd than
the prevailing city charter policy OF
Connecticut. If there are two char
tiers alike the coincidence is to be ac-
counted for on the ground that the
politicians back Of them happened tc
have like partisan needs at the same
moment. Surely any system is better
than that, and because 1t is bad sys.
tenn the uniform policy is urged by
expert students of municipal life.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
MIR. LiIIey's Turn.
lRrldrenort Farmer.

bridgeport FdTmcr.l
Mr.. Lllley's term as congresaman-at
large expires March 4 next. n elected
governor his term in the new Office will
begin January 1. necessltating his res
ignation OF the house seat or the hold
Ing OF both Offices at the same time.
II has heen suggested that he resign
FROM the house now, and there is some
surprise over his failure to do so. for
service in body which has scathingiy
censured him, cannot be particularly
pleasant
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
NEW Britain Herald.

No thoughtful person will cherish
any III feeling towards Judge Taft be-
cause OF his ohio meeting with Senator
Foraker They did not agree on certain
matters Of public policy, so much so
that the republican leaders were not
disposed TO permit him to take the
stump under their direction That any
one would seriously think Of securing
his services for the national ticket nm
der present conditions Is unbelievable.
The indications are that the chances "
been lessened during the past'few days.
To have the admitted paid attorney Of
the standard Oh company in the United
states senate Is a serious matter, but
to re-elect him would be national
disgrace.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
Li,,ey,. weak spot.
Waterbury Democracy

lWaterpury benocratJ
Congressman Lilley's weak spot came
10 the surface early enough People
didn't have to look more than once or
twice. and he IL magnifyng the spot
as the campaign grows older which
leads one TO call to mind the old adagr,
about giving man rope enough, etc.
etc. His second attack on congress
and the submarine boat company Will
gins to look as though Lillcy had al
ready shot his bolt
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
Tho Forest Fires.

The hopeful feature OF the situation
is that the years experiences will slim
uate the American people to organize
adequate measures to prevent whole
sale destruction OF property by bush
fires, A burnt child breads the fire. A
devastated community Is an aggressive
argument for comprehensive protec-
ton One of the problems which now
confronting the nation and which liz
an economic and administrative mat
ter OF magnitude Is the question of the
prevention Of forest fires. The years
record Is a warning which should not
be ignored.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
our CONTEMPORARIES.


tNtW Britain Kecord,J
william Jennings Bryan came to New
Haven to-day to OFFER personal con.
dolence to the family Of the late Alex
ander Troup. We respect him for this,
but h. would be an migrate II he omit
ted doing so, when so near at hand.
He had no more loyal friend In the
country than was the late Mr. Troup.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
A MAN Of Character.
lHridgenort posiN

Judge Robertson is man OF char
aeter and standing in New Haven, He
has been associated with the New Ha
ven road for many years and IL recos
nized Ms one OF the useful members OF
a board OF directors that controls thu
states greatest corporation, a corpora
oo" snt "s ' tbr".,n,.rtsrs ~ tht
towns In tho state, He has had an ex.
tended political experience. having
served In both branches of the genera
assembly, He has also served as judge
Of probate for the New Haven district.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
bridgeport Farmer

feated and the question now Is, What
are the bosses going to do about It?
In Connecticut the machine won, and
the question Is, what are the people
going to do about It?
There Is no doubt that boss rule, ex-
cept in Connecticut, Is morbund. Else
where than in this state, as the Bait.
more American Star says:
No more may the upstart politician
dictate to the voters the man for whom,
they shall give their ballots, or cast
a good man into the discard because lie
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Mr.. Bryan has been held up by on.
GERS OF the law in Rhode Island fol-
speeding in an automobile. The great
Nebraskan has started out on cam
paign tour through the East generally
that for speed would require the best
efforts Of Willie Hearst or any 9TH
or candidate to equal.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

ignores the leaders and treads the
paths Of right despite them
This revolution OF the people agains'
the bosses is only one phase Of the
moral reform which has laid hold OF
the country In every direction, but II Il
tremendously significant
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

When the clerk informed the custom
er that the handkerchiefs were $3.50
each, the latter remarked:
No, stree! That's too much money
to blow in."-Exchange.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Mother--My child, you shouldn't be-
lieve more than half you hear.
Daughter--I know that, mamma, but
how can tell which half?-Boston
Transcript.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

The refusal of former Governor Wal
lei to accept the democratic nomination
could not have been due, as has been
said, TO the interest he takes in the
career Of his son. Judge Waller. The
next governor will not have the oppor-
tunity to renominate him for the
berch. That task will belong to the
governor nominated and elected In 1910.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Hicks--What Is the difference be-
tween poet and versiher?
Wicks--Well, the poet frequently
gets his poems printed, while the ycrs-
ifier generally gets his verse atire.--
Boston Transcript
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

He--Has your fortune ever been told ?
She--No; but duesay papa will tell
you IL you really have serious inten-
tlons.-Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

1t has been frequently noted by aero
nauts that the barking OF a dog Is
always the last sound they hear from
earth, and II has been discovered that
this can be heard under favorable cir
cumstances at an elevation OF four
miles.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

shoots over II. Our American friends
have evidently forgotten the famous
pig pointer which was trained 10
stand winged game and rabbits by tho
brothers Toomcr, royal keepers In the
Now forest This pig pointer was a
black SOW whose intelligence and nose
responded 70 fortnIght's Training
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

polly--How do YOU like my bathing
suit?
Dolly--It must have been perfectly
sweet before you outgrew it.-Cleve-
land Leader.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
llDlDlE1 zkzMlARAAXXN1
CARVING KNIVES

~ arriving knives wouldn't
be called "seasonablc" any
" more than roast beef or
broiled chicken. They are
sold and used throughout the year.
And yet we will sell more carving
knives between now and Christmas
than we have sold the last ninc
months. On this account we buy a
rery large stock early in the Fall
large enough to last us through the
holidays.
This stock Of carving knives has
Just been received and is ready for
inspection. The patterns are many
Of them new, the assortment is I'm
matched and the quality-well,
there ISN'T anything better any
where.
Prie.s7 The prIses depend on the patterns
aad the montInss- not on the quality
and range from $500 to SIS q ret
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
4 FEW SMILES.

"Rummy weather we're having sir
the glass keeps going UP and down all
day. The Taller.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21
SAYINGS AND porNcs.

In some oriental countries vaccina.
ton has been practiced for over a
thousand yeats.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

The number OF boxes OF matches pro-
duced In the federal district of Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, in 1870, was 20ao4l,4oO,
OF which ls9,bbo,o0 were wood and H.
enue was $l,21S.3si, or about six-tenths
OF a cent box. The output Is used in
the district Itself The match tax alone
amounts to little over $1.H0 for each
man, woman and child. The explann-
sumption OF matches Is In. the fact that
almost every male inhabitant Of the
district is a smoker. and most Of them
smoke cigarettes.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

The solar orb would appear blue to
anybody who should view II outside OF
this planets atmosphere.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Argentinas area under cultivation is
now Ss,ooo,ooo acres, comparing witt,
IL, 100 900 In 1905.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

The taxable valuation Of Guthrie, the
capital OF Oklahoma, Is s5,5oo,ooo as
against sl,5ooooo last year
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

You say this man stole your coat?'
said the magistrate: do understand
that you prefer charges against him?'
Wei, no, your honor" replied the
plaintiff. Il prefer the coat, II it's all
Press
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

The natives Of the Malay peninsula
have In use the smallest current coin
In the world II is sort OF wafer,
made from the resinous Juice Of a tree,
and Is worth about i-2n. 000th Of n cent
The smallest metal coin In circulation
at the present day Is the Portuguese
three refs piece, worth 6-i0) Of cent.
The only book that Is with any GER
tainty known TO have been handled by
Shakespeare IL a copy of Florio's trans
lation OF Montaignes essays. It con-
tans the poets autograph and was
bought by the British museum for 100
guneas. A second copy Of the same
| Translation IN the museum has Ben
Jonson's name on the fy-lcaf.
Professor Louis Agassiz many years
ago announced that the Ice sheet or
glacial flow, at the northwest of Maine
could not have been less than A mile
deep; while later biologists have colt
recent conclusion that the ice was Of
that thickness III least over the larger
part o. New England.
Sir Gavsn Duffy. formerly speaker OF
the legislative assembly OF Victoria.
Australia, was once returned to his
seat BY single vote majority On Wis
iting his constituents subsequently, he
was received with q special warmth
by an old fellow-countryman And SO =
said Sir Gavan Duffy to his friend.
you we're one of my supporters" No,
sir" was the reply Il was two Of
them
In some countries notably In the
Russian provinces north OF the eau
casus. the sunhower serves other pur-
poses besides crnamentlng gardens
with its huge golden bosses. The seeds
are used TO make oil, which Is employ
i cd in both the manufacture Of soap
and in cooking. The stems and leaves
potash. Last year the sunnowcr fac
/ tories of rhe Caucasus produced 5000
tons Of potash
An electric truck its movements alb
solutely controlled by wireless electric
waves, has been installed In tho yards
OF the Union Pacific railroad at Omaha
where It's operations startle the unln.
! itiatcd To sec a motor truck, attach
ed to several other trucks, heavily
loaded start along the tracks or sud
denly stop without any apparent cause
making It's way through the big yards
unattended Is SUFFICIENT to startle most
people.
American shooting men are much ex-
ercised over a story that sporting
farmer named KNITTED. who lives nea,
! Brounsburs, st. Louis, has succeeded In
teaching pig to point game, and
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

We have no fauns or naiads nawa-
days"
no"
we have no nymphs or goddesses.'
Not any"
But the dry-ads are still with u.s.
said the man as he gazed from the car
at the liquor posters.-Boston Tran
script
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Mrs. S.--Smthwold looks pretty good
now it's finished, hcy?'
Mr.. S.-Can't we build on another
wing or somethin'?
Mrs. S.-what for? Don't you like it
now?
Mr.. S.--Yes, but it's so lonesome with
the workmen gone.--Life.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

He who tries to better the wit OF
Mark Twain Is generally prone to fall
ure from the beginning. The origina-
tor Of "Huckleberry Fin" and Tom
Sawyer" has lost not whit Of his
wit as the years have passed. The
notice that he nailed up on the Clemens
home at Redding, Conn, after the un.
welcome visit of the burglars who took
the silverware last week, has been ac-
corded wide publicity In the newspa-
pers. Furthermore 1t had made many
A serious-minded reader chuckle In
spite of himself. Why then should the
New York World try to improve on the
ending Of the note, which every other
paper gave as Yours truly, S. l.
Clemens" to "Afectionately, s. l.. c.
As a formal, business-like note 1t was
far more "Twanish' than as any
thing bordering on the intimate oil
friendly.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

Whatever good may be said of the
new kind OF street pavement, that OF
wood blocks, now being put In place In
this city, after little experience
makes us better acquainted with its
merits and dement's, 1t Is certain that
the contractors are giving the prop
orty holders no little cause for justi-
fed complaint because Of their mex
orable delays, These delays began In
state street, which was kept IN top
sy-turvy condition for many weeks,
seemingly without any need. Now Cen
ter and Meadow streets arc suffering
even greater delays and equally de-
plorabe Inconvenience, As with state
street, the two latter streets Will prob
ably have 10 go through a week or two
Of torment from the dust and dirt af-
ter the blocks are layed and are COW
cred with an inch or two Of sand.
There are worse troubles ahead and
the property holders had best prepare.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-21

American shooting men are much ex-
ercised over story that sporting
farmer named KNITTED. who lives near
Brounsburg, St. Louis. has succeeded In
teaching pig to point game, and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
Canyon County Politics.

Representative Sam Ballantvne
was in Boise the other day and told
The Statesman that politics was
beginning to warm up in this coun-
ty. Payette, he says, will furnish a
candidate for nomination to head
the next Republican state ticket
and former County Clerk Tucker of
Caldwell has announced his candi-
dacy for nomination for state audi
tor. "There are only two candi-
dates to head the national Republi-
can ticket being discussed in Can
yon county" said Mr.. Ballantyne,
land they are Taft and Hughes.
Both these men have big folowings
and | couldn't tell for The life of
me which has the strongest support.
OF course Canyon county Republi-
cans were almost a unit in wanting
Theodore Roosevelt for third term
and they are ali now for the man
who will best carry out his polii-I
cies. is there not considerable
discussion in Canyon county re-
garding local option?'' was asked.
eyes, there is, . replied Mr.. Bal
lantyne, land the Republicans of
the county are all for a local option
plank i'll the county platform. The
people are generally for it. Such a
plank will surely be adopted. Some
Of the members of the party are
even advocating a prohibition
plank. The county committee will
meet in about tvo weeks
md at that time i will be easier to
determine just how the party men,
)ers stand on a number of differnt
questions. Canyon county is going
o be one of the strong Republican
ounties of the state, however, at
he next election. -
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the district court OF the Seventh Judicial
district OF the state of Idaho, in and for the
county OF Canyon.
A. j Malmstrom and Bertha Pearl Malmstroin.
Plantiffs, VS.. John Doe, Richard Roe and Mary
Roe, the unknown heirs OF James M brown de-
ceased, Ben f. Brown, c. w. Cooper, Mrs. K. r
Nichols and Independent School District OF
EmmettSville, Defendants.
The people OF the state of Idaho send greeting
to the above named defendants.
You are hereby summoned and required to ap-
pear in an action brought against Won by the
above named plaintiffs in the district court Of
the Seventh judicial district, state OF Idaho, in
anu Tor the county of canyon, and to answer the
complaint OF plaintiffs filed therein within
twenty days exclusive of the day OF service)
after service on you of this summons il served
IN this district, otherwise within forty DAYS
The said action is brought to obtain decree
forever quieting the plaintiffs in their title and
possession OF the certain piece of land situate in
canyon comfy, state of Idaho. to witt
Commencing at the NV corner OF the s. five
aud acres OF the nwl4 of the sw14 OF sec, 8, in
Il. D. N, r. /, W. Il. NJ, running thence 8 ON
sec, line, 20 rods thence at right angles 40
RODS; thence N. parallel with said sec line 20
rodS, thence W at right angles, 40 rods to place
OF beginning, described in the complaint on file
herein, TO which reference is here made against
al claims thereto by the defendants or either OF
them or by any one claiming through or under
them, after the commencement Of this suit
And you are hereby notified that II you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint as above
required, the said plaintiffs will appeal TO the
court for the relief demanded In the complaint
Given under my hand and the seal of the dis
rct court OF the seventh judicial district OF the
state OF Idaho, in and for the county of Canyon,
his 10th day OF January, in the year 1908
Finley Monroe, Attorney for plaintiffs, resid-
ence, Emmett, Idaho. SEAL
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
Water Must be on Ground.

Register William Balderston and
Receiver Fred V. Tinker of the
United States land office have reu-
derel a very important decision
affecting desert entry. 1t is held
that although water has been CON
tracted for and has not been fur
nished through failure on part of
the company, the fact that the wa
ter was not actually delivered and
the land irrigated during tie time
for compliance under the desert act,
tina; the entry should lie Cancelled.
The decision was in the case f
Arthur A. Richards, contestant. vs..
Anderson NJ Schrecongost, cor
testee. J h on tee ! ad 60
tract with the Canyon Canal m
pany TO furnish wafer which ~
the terms was to have been deliv-
cred in MAY, 1906, but the COM
pany failed in fulhlment. Other
wise the contestee had complied
with all requirements and had evil
IDENTIFY, the decision says. acted in
good faith. ave therefore find
the entry should be cancelled, and
it is SO held"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
Neiphhorhood PaYorits.

Mrs. +. d. Charles, of Harbor,
Maine, speaking of Electric Bit
tiers, says: at is neighborhood
favorite here with u.s." 1t de-
serves to be a favorite everywhere.
It gives quick relief in dyspepsia,
liver complaints, kidney derange-
ment, malnutrition, nervousness,
weakness and general debility. Its
action on the blood, as thorough
purifier makes it especially useful
as spring medicine. This grand
tonic is sold under
guarantee at B. B. Davis drug
store. SOC.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
The heaviest sewers are the poor
est reapers in the crop of wild oats.
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.

FROM the chicago Tribune.
Don't trife with a cold, - is
good advice for prudent men and
women. 1t may be vital in the case
of child. Prop~r food, good ven
tilation, and dry. warm clothing
are the proper safeguards against
colds. If they are maintained
through the changeable weather OF
autumn, winter and spring. the
chances of surprise from ordinary
light cold will be slight. But the
ordinary light cold will become
severe if neglected. and a we'll es-
tablished ripe cold is to the germs of
diphtheria what honey is to the
bee. The greatest menace to child
life at this season of the year is the
neglected cold. " Whether it is
child or adult. the cold slight or
severe, the very best treatment that
can be adopted is to give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is safe
and sure. The great popularity
and immense sale of this prepare
ton has been attained by its
remarkable cures of this ailmert.
A cold never results in pneumonia
when it is given. For sale by H.
/. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-02-20
TAKE IT IN TIME
Just as Scores of Emmett
People Have.

Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect the aching back,
Uinary troubles, diabetes, surely
follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve
backache,
Cure every kidney i'll.
Mrs. L. S. Cushman, living OH
F. ST., near Eight ST., Nampa,
Idaho. says: 81 hold very high
opinion of Doan's Kidney pills.
have used them on different occa-
sions when sufferig severely from a
lame and aching back and they
have always given me great relief.
They were first brought to my notice
through reading testimonials Of
friends who had used them with
beneficial results. They gave me
great relief and on few different
occasions have resorted to them
and the results have always been
1t is with pleasure
that give Doans Kidney pills my
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buff
falo, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan S
and take no other. B. B. Davis.