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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
SEAtER OF WEIGHTS
Scramble For Appointments lo
 Be Made By Mayor Thoms.

Considerable guess work Is going on to-day regarding the session of
 the new board of aldermen, many
 stating that they nave 1t on the evil
 dence of parties who were there that
 his honor gave each of the new all
 dermen list of his appointments
 and requested them to look them over
 carefully and report back to him
 what they think of them at a session
 to be held later. None of, those
 present at the session seems
 willing to be interviewed on the mat
 ter so that nothing can be substan-
 tiated and it is understood that the
 mystery will not be cleared up until
 the names are read to the aldermen
 by the clerk Monday night. The
 same might be said with reference to
 the position of sealer of weights and
 measures. This IS by far the most
 coveted prize in the bag. It seems
 to have turned into sort of friendly contest now, more than one of the candidates claiming that if he had
 known there was to be such scramble for it he never would have gone into the race, but now that he
 Is in it he wants to win out. This is a natural feeling and being shared
 by many it has brought influences to bear on the board that never before entered into sprinting match of the kind. In justice to all concerned 1t ought to said that like the mayors appointments, the position of sealer of weights and measures is still in the air.s The aldermen don't know which will get the plum and inas- much as the place will not be vacant until about February 1, it is likely that nothing will be done towards getting together on 1t until after the organization of the new city govern, ment. Some of the aldermen want their personal friends to shake dice for the job and then let the fellow who wins the game step out and fall in behind one man. In this way it. is claimed that a number of candi- dates friendly to each other could name the man. But this is not apt to be done. Each man is fighting for himself and the canvass has been conducted with such vigor that 1t might be difficult to find an alder man who is not pledged to somebody. Of course if one could believe some of the candidates enough have prom ised them to give the place. but this statement is made by so many that 1t arouses suspicion and it Is safe to say that some are misstating the facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The skating was good in this sec ton today and many games of ice polo were played.
 Mrs Katherine Kelly. who has been ill at her home on Poplar ave- nue is able to be around again.
 The Gedimino club gave dance in the new hall on Green street last evening, and 1t was we'll attended. S Bachelors Row. which is that portion of Bank street between South Riverside and South Leonard streets. is quite place in Brooklyn. Almost every business man in this block is bachelor.
 The Brooklyn Polo team did not have the easy time anticipated with the Second Wards last evening. and the polo game between these teams resulted in q tie. But the Brooklyn ties need not worry as long as they did not lose.
 New Years eve passed quietly in Brooklyn. although there was n large number of people on the streets un- til long after midnight. There were numerous adances and parties of private nature. but there was none of those old time rackets similar to those held on New Years eve few years ago.
 Friends of Edward F. Dunphy and Philip Reilly are working earn estly these days In the effort to land their man in the office of sealer of weights and measures. Much pressure is being brought to bear upon the al- dermen in the interest of these can didates. and although there are others in line. Dunphy and Reilly still seem to be fofemost in the race.
 -One of the fiercest dog fights seen in Brooklyn in many months took place on Bank street yesterday af- ternoon about o'clock. The fight CTS were the big newfoundland dog of Anthony Mazaikas, and a bull dog owned by a passerby. Although the bull was attached to chain It never theiess had enough freedom to mix up with the newfoundland canine. They chewed to their hearts content and were not separated until about dozen men started to pull them apart. Both dogs bled considerably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
(. D. Nye Exempted From Pay
 iDg Sewer Assessment.

The board of public works held a meeting yesterday afternoon and transacted considerable business. All the members were present.
 The city engineer. who was re- quested to be on hand and explain why the grade of the sidewalk on East Main street was carried beyond the point authorized by the alder men, was represented by MT Lowndes who stated that the grade was not changed at the points in question, but that in making the uneven sur face of the walk smooth 1t was rais- ed in some spots. This was denied by the property owners who contend ed that the whole walk, even parts and uneven, were elevated and that they had no hearing on the matter. The board was in quandary to know what to do in the premises and 1t being their last session they con- cluded to let 1t go over to their suc- cesSors.
 The application for the use of a portion of the Watertown road as a speedway was grantedj The Bradley ville road, Merry and Beach street layouts, and the discontinuance of Benedict street from Jewelry street southerly were favorably reported to the aldermen. c. D. Nye was given an exemption on a sewer assessment on Columbia boulevard. This was a case where the petitioner was charg- ed for vacant lot which the sewer does not reach. The petition for sidewalks on Walnut street and for the layout of Cassidy avenue went to the committee on streets and side walks. On recommendation of MT Kennedy rebate of $250 was grant ed the Waterville post office on its water bill. The engineer reported bins and Railroad Hill streets. The clerk was instructed to notify Mrs Rose Nieman of New York that sand and timbers have fallen over the sidewalk abutting on her property on Baldwin street, south of Rose Hill engine house, and that the city looks to her to have the place cared for. The engineer reported that there is nothing wrong with the grade of Rose street, opposite the residence of Max Kiessling. The superintendent of streets reported that in his judg- ment $110 is more than ought to be paid for the use of property of Mrs Brunei. It was decided to give her $60.
 A petition from Samuel Mutual of South Waterbury for the placing of an electric light at the junction of street and Stony Hill. South Waterbury, was referred to the com- mittee on street lights.
 , After passing votes of thanks to his honor, Mayor Thoms, Clerk Law Tor, the heads of the departments, the press and others, the board voted to adjourn sine die.
 The board consisted of Edward J. Finn. Joseph s. Nell, Peter Lawlor, B. Walker and Robert Dennison. Nobody knows how many, If any, of the old members will be The board transacted R vast amount of business and did its work we'll Michael A. Hartnett was 3 member of the board until he re- tired to accept foremanship on the street department. Mir Lawlor suc- ceeded Mir Hartnett.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
STATE FAIR COMPANY.
Committee to Report at Meeting Fri
 dsy-s4.000 Subscribed.

Hartford. Jan 1.-The committed on state fair. which held another meeting yesterday. with George II. Gilman. the chairman. presiding. will report to the meeting on Friday af- ternoon at o'clock of. those who have been invited to be prescott at that time at the Hotel Heublein. in favor of soliciting subscriptions to stock of a company to be formed with c capital of s20O00. to hold az riculturzi fairs at Charter Oak park. It will also be recommended that the par vaIue of stock shares be fixed at $500. It is desired to name the pro- posed organization the Connecticut state Fair company. but if the state secrefary's office cannot accept thc name in the certificate of Iucorpora- ton ..there win be a good necond choice to fall back upon. the Counec- ticut Valley Fair company. A. GOO have been received subject 10 the ready subscriptions amounting to f4.- rsfsine of the entire amount The snlscnbers are weich & Jones. Char les soby. ". H. Cooler and E- l.. Ropkina enct subscription beinE for s1.00
 Those present at the meeting. in sf5lfion to Chairman Gilman. were Ch4ries scl9. rspre<safink hin.elf and \. q We1A. ". H. Gcrser. 1ohn A- FHrrrd Georre R- Fcrf. SsmreI Ru>s<fl ir cf Nif1irr1rn. and WHszm T .Wsils of N<uisrtorL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
THE POLICE COURT.
Old Man of s4 Years Charged With
 Vagrancv.

z 4 most unusual fate befell an old man in the city court to-day. The man said his name was Andrew Warner and his age s4 years He looked every day of his age and he walked with such difficulty that he was spared the trouble Of taking she stand to make his statement against the charge Of vagrancy. 0fieer Kiersted found him on Grand street late last night begging for money to get bed. and 10 save him from per- ishink in the cold the ofieer took him in. The man said he has half sister living in Naugatuck and that abe would, take care Of him. Judge psasley asked him If he had his fare 10 the rubber fnwn and with difseulty he fshed up a dime from his wrinkled pockets. And thereupon the old man was sentenced 10 NauEAtuck.
 John WeIch. who has been up many a time before ran foul of his friends last night and one of them tapped him on the forehead with an empty beer klzH. Welch was charE- sd with intoxicztion and he wns com miftsd to jail for thirty dsyA
 There wsre q fer "arunks" but Ger were czse< of oh-be-toyfaf fn- riesnfs1 to the birth cf the nss rear and the passing of the olf. and uhsn th<y cane tc thiz morning the polIts ist tksn @.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
PRESS SCORED.
"Too Much Publicity Already For
 Good of the Kingdom of God"

Good Of the Kingdom Of tod"
 New Haven, Jan 1.-The Taylor Congregational church on Shelton avenue held a combined prayer and business meeting last night to :akf action on the recommendation offcr. ed by the council in regard to Rev Thomas MacKay's guilt in hinderlne the work of Taylor church and in- ducing its members not to support or attend the church After the prayer meeting was concluded, the pastor. Rev Nelson Harris, arose and looking steadfastly at the group of reporters present. who had at- tended the three sessions of the hear. ing in which Mr Harris had preferred charges of untruthfnlness against Mir MacKay, said:
 T do not know if there are any newspaper men present, but this church has already had too much publicity for the good of the kingdom of God, and If there are any present I wish they would retire after the singing of the next hymn. We are hihk lu du tACtcutukt Idptu dkes when one word gathers fifty and It is mighty hard task 70 shake of the fifty extra words after they arc once added on. SO VIII ask all those who are not members of this church or who are not connected with 1t to retire after the singing of the pext hymn
 fThls business which we are about to transact Is not sensational. but is very serious and 1t Is very necessary that the meeting should be very se- cret and confined absolutely to the members of this church.
 Rev Mr Harris then announced the hymn Mailed to the Cross." during the final strains of which the assem- bly Of newspapermen who had been following the case to its finish filed slowly out muttering under their breath the words which were atfri- buted to the former pastor. Rev Thomas MacKay. -stung again.
 Mfr Harris stated that he would be glad to inform the press of the pro ceedlngs of the meeting after It was over if It's representatives would care to call on him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01

KoDoL ls the best remedy known to- day for dyspepsia. indigestion and all troubles arising from a disorder ed stomach. 1t is pleasant. prompt and thorough Sold by Buckingham
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

rich, deep deposit of gold was found at that tirAe, but it was not the work or nature. No, it had been placed there Tor speculative purpose; in other words, the ground had been "salted."
 But there was gold in untold quantitles within a stone's throw of the place where this piece of knavery had been practlceo' It seems almost miraculous that the great camp was not discovered at that time. for many who rushed there during the Mt. Pisgah excitement pitched thelr tents on the very sites of what are now some of the most lucrative mines in the world Many an old prospector examined the outcroppings and one was connden. enough to run a tunnel into the hlii directly under the spot where one or the richest deposits in the district has since been opened up. but none succeeded III finding gold in paying quantities.
 It is rather significant coincidence that Mt Fisgah, where the first wildcat mining scheme in that region was pro noted. is now used as a graveyard TOT Cripple Creek and a number of nearby towns in the great camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Ear.Reachinq Court Decisions.

From Leslies Weekly.
 The decisions of the United states si,nreme court in the North Carolina and Minnesota rate cases should have sohering effect on the people. Made bv an almost unanimous court, thev set forth emphatically and for all tlme' until the court shall change it's Judg- ment. that the protection of the red eral constitution extends equally ana imnartially to all; that no person or corporation can be deprived of prop artv without due process of law, and tbat every one is entitled to and shall have his day in court. The states that, through their hotheaded legislators ana governors, imposed ruinous exactlons on the railroads and then threatened to penalize them with the utmost sever ity. if they dared appeal to the federal courts for protection, have been called sharply to account. The court holds that such excessive penalties cannot oe inflicted. and that the courts are Tor the protection of all who seek their shelter. There is no escape from the iustice of this conclusion, and its sober ing effect on the demagogues who had become intoxicated with an ambition tc drag our great railways and indus tries to the auction block IS already apparent. The people stand with the court, and demagogues must take back seat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

From the Kansas City Star.
 The man who discovered Cripple Creek and it's countless millions in gold is poor and probably a hopeless invalid There are few visitors at a cottage at No. 4ls North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs. But there. impatient under the restraint of his aff,iction "Bobs Womack waits for the day that he believes he shall be made whole again and shall be able to shoulder a miners pick and go into the hills to discover a new Cripple Creek. Womacl confidently believes that he will be able to leave his cot and tap another stream of yellow metal that will equal Cripple Creek. He declares that he knows where there is gold camp that will do this and more. But no one blames Bob" for being secretive about it. He was~depriveed by a strange freak of fortune of that which was rightfully his: he made mllionaires out of many poor men and brought luxury to hund- reds of other homes; for years he en- dured the taunts of his friends who called him .'Crazy Bob" for his persis- tent effort to transform an ordinary COW rasture into the greatest gold min ing calap in America, an effort which was successful, but from which Crazy Bob' reaped only poverty and aff1iction
 Womack's father came to Colorado in tho early sixties, and went into mining. The father and sons, William and Rob ert, engaged in the cattle raising busi- ness After time they transferred their stock to the fertile range on the present site of Cripple Creek. Early in the elgh- ties they disposed of their stock and land in that district. "Bob," believing that that region possessed mining possiblli- ties, remained and did prospecting Tor mineral on his own account.
 One day, after a few years of unre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

of merit, understanding the technical part of her profession and the details of harmonic construction, as her song, Somebody Loves You, Dear,' so elo- ouently attests
 This versatile lady not only writes songs, but is a singer as well. She is prominent leader in Boston musical cir cles where her charming personality makes her a welcome guest in the most exclusive homes of the Hub City Mrs Hawley has written number of songs and two operas. The latter being ''The Dove Supper" and "The Poten- tate" Both of these have been success fully produced and proved themselves to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

der. which M. Witmark & Sons will shortly publish. They are: My Treas ure Trove," "Be True, Dear Heart, My Loving Heart" and Gay Butterfly (Gai Papilion) the latter, brilliant waltz song, will surely find its way into the repertoire of all colorature singers, among the most notable Miss Geraldine Farrar.
 Mrs. Hawley is one of the most promi- nent of our women composers at the present day, going in for higher class numbers more than the so-called popu- lar songs. She is an educated musician
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
WOMAN SONG WRITER.
Mrs. Hawley Wrote Somebody Loves
 You, Dear."

Mrs. Anna Andros Hawley' the tai ented author and composer of Somebody Loves You, Dear," a song that is in the repertoire of many of our prominent singers of the present day, has recently completed four songs of the highest or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

be highly meritorious. Somebody Loves You, Dear" is the best of this song writ CTS published work, although the four new songs mentioned above are said to even excel it in many ways.
 It is filled with delicate sentiment and it's melody bespeaks a wonderful teehni- cal skill, and there can be no question of it's lasting quality, for although 1t is III no wise popular song as the term is generally accepted, it possesses qualities that will undoubtedly make it an endur ing success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

S4.40 FOR CHILD'S IRON BED, WORTH $7.50. A splendid close woven spring, high rails. The cut does not do it justice It has continuous post We have Children's Beds in all styles; fin ished white blue and Venis Martin Same reduction on all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
T. SNOW ROGERS of Morris

North end of county wants a place on Board of Revenue. Help him and let's have a representative from that end of county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

R. H. EGGLESTON Every mans candidate for Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Rountree is the Bryan can didate for presidential elector. Vote for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Vote for w. s. Crocker, Pa los. Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

M. w. Parsons for re-elec- tion constable, Precinct 37.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

J. Thad Mullin- Peoples candidate Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

FOR CORONER XII. N Rosser. There's a reason-ask your neighbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Vote for D. M. Malone. He wants to be one of the members of the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

UNION BAND CONCERT
 East Lake afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
IT. IT. MOTION

Business Mans Candidate Board of Revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

$1.30 for Cot, Worth $2.50 A pen cil woven wire fabric; hard maple wood frame. well braced with iron supports, head and foot-pieces.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-20
WATCH LEWlS7RAIE
Many New Haven Sports Take a Sunday Journey Down
 the Shore.
DOWN TO 145 POUNDS NOW
News from Pawtucl>ct That Mantel is in Perfect Condition for
 the Contest.

A large number of New Haven sports made a pilgrimage to Stratford yesterday afternoon to see Harry Lew is train for his bout against Frank Mantell next Thursday night before the Edgewood A C. Lewis is hard at work under the direction of Trainer Jack Diamond and the visitors yesterday were given pretty exhibition of spar ring
 Willie Cornell and Lewis take long walks in the morning, often going ten miles. After luncheon they box for several rounds; then Lewis punches the bag and uses the pulleys. Lewis yes- terday was down to l45 pounds and by Thursday if he is not at 142. the correct eeIul ululIM eq ulM gu lqsEsMLelIeM pounds of it, the amount allowed
 Because of the fact that Pawtucket is nearly off the map no one has seen Mantell train. Letters from him are of 5be most pr1misns ure. He is at 146 pounds and is sure he can make the weight required, He says he will trim Lewis the way he trimmed Honey Melody al Dayton. Q.
 Two hundred Providence and Paw tucket sports have sent orders for tick cts to the match. They are back of Mantell to man.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-20
SACRED HEART MINISTRIES.
Will Give Show Here on January
 2S and 20.

Preparations are practically com- pleted for the sixth minstrel show giv- en by the Sacred Heart Catholic club at Sacred Heart school hall, corner of Columbus avenue and Cedar street on Tuesday aud Wednesday evenings. Jan. 2S and 2s. The remaining time will be spent in perfecting the chorus and the songs of the end men. Some excellent ap-to-date songs will be sung by the end men, who are Messrs. w. E. Cro- nan, Daniel T. Sullivan, John McKer- nan, Thomas Maher, jr., Cyrus Merritt, and John E. Sullivan. A very able in- terlocutor will be found in MT. W. F. Hickey, who has had considerable ex- perience in this line in former min strels. Some novelties are to be intro- duced among which is to be noted the rising amateur buck and wing dancers, McNerney and Golden. MT. Frederick L. Cronan is to be the ballad singer. The committee in charge promises some unique surprises in plinstrelsy.