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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT. SATURDAY. MARCH z 1908
,oolly? Captain Courtenay said"-

coolly? Captain Courtenay said"-
 Captain Courtenay said exactly what he meant. But circumstances proved too strong for him. We shall not be able to leave the ship just yet"
 Cant they lower any of the boats? ?'
 Most decidedly. Two boats have been gone some time. I imagined you knew that. Did not the captain tell you?"
 Elsie felt that fer companions glib tone was artificial. Something had oc- cured which he was keeping from her. She believed that he had gone to the salon to procure the wine so that she might have what men called Dutch courage when bad news came.
 T have not exchanged dozen words with the captain since you refused my help in the fore cabin" she said He had other matters to attend to than explaining the progress of events to me. Why cannot you trust me? shall not scream nor faint nor hinder you In your work. l ask you again, where are the others?"
 You mean Miss Barring and Mrs. Somerville?"
 Yes"
 If they are living, they are far enough away by this time. When their boat was lowered it was cast off pre- maturely"-
 ''Purposely?'
 Well, yes. Courtenay had just plac-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
BACHELOR'S SIX PROPOSALS

They Were In Writing. and He's Prom.
 ised to Select One.
 Six bona fide proposals of marriage from as many society girls of Ed wardsville, H., were recently made tc c. W. Terry, president of the State and Trust bank at Edwardsville and gen eral attorney for the Mckinley rail. road system.
 When the proposals in writing were made to him, he was naturally some what perturbed. The proposals are the result of discussion at whist club meeting of the slowness of eligi- ble men In proposing, when Mrs. w. E. Wheeler suggested the concerted at tack upon one of the recreants. The letters were signed in cipher, which the president of the organization promised to interpret when Mir. Terry decides which of the writers he will select:
 His answer was as follows:
 And 1 think I can say
 That two weeks from today
 I'll try to make happy one lass.
 I'll announce my selection
 Of candid perfection
 Apply for the Benedict's class. MT. Terry is wealthy and Is consid- cred very good looking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07

Il suppose you thought you tDere for. 1ottenf" he cried.
 ed Miss Earrings maid on Doaru when some of the crew let go the ropes. What could we do? We were forced to depend on them"
 ''Is there no other boat"
 Christobal threw out his hands in his characteristic gesture. He was so emphatic that he spilled some of the wine.
 You take it bravely," ne said q may as well give you the whole story The first boat lowered was lost through the mems own bungling, the captain says. Then there was a des- perate fight for the three remaining craft. Most of the officers were killed. when Isobel and Mrs. Somerville join ed you here, and we held off such of the madmen as tried to seize the jolly boat. They managed to lower two life boats, but between murder and panic not half of the crew escaped fin that way Four men who were left behind promised obedience. and Malcolm, the steward, was placed in charge, with Mir. Gray as second In command. One of the engineers, acting on the cap- taln's orders, brought can of oil from the engine room and threw it over the side in handfuls. The result was magical. We lowered the boat easily, placed M. de Poincilit on board because he was worse than the wo- men, and then Courtenay as you know, brought Isobel, the minister's wife. who refused to go without her hus- band. and the r1nid There was room
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
A National Institution.

Tt was stated in the house of representa- tives at Washington the other day tfia mince pie and ice water are as bad al whisky and that the law might as vel proceed against the one as the other.l Law. man. spare that pie!
 Touch not single crust! At lunch 1t feedeth me;
 I'll stand by 1t or bust. What though dyspepsia hides Behind its contents mixed, The nations hungry eye
 Upon it still is fixed.
 What though most anything Can go in 1t disguised. Its weird. wild mystery
 But makes 1t so more prized. What though 1t swims in lakes Of water iced down poured! What though with horrid dreams Its pastry tough Is stored. It is the dish we love, Dear to the nations heart. { An. what would hap should mince Pie from our lunch depart7 So, law. man, spare that pie! For laws are vain. vow! That pie l ate when young I'll keep on eating now.
 Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07

The Democrat Is now making a big magazine offer in order to induce subscribers to pay in advance and to secure new subscribers. For Ia cents a month, which Is less than 2 cents day, you can secure the Even. ing Democrat and three monthly magazines, namely, Spare Moments, Dressmaking at Home and the Moth. CTS Magazine. All that is neces. sary is to pay in advance. You may pay one, two or as many months in advance as you desire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07

 ANSWERS
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| q. W. il'-lNO.
 R. w. E.--Not rare.
 Davidson.-A coin with the dat, worn off is not high priced.
 A. H.-Business addresses ar, barred in this colmun. Consult an, city directory.
 Anxious.-No state makes an. provision for the expenses of dele gates to political conventions.
 J. B. C.-Was Sherman in the first battle of Manassas?
 A. As colonel he commanded 2 brigade. General Mcdowell was the commander.
 S. E. S.-I do not think your books have any value. They are either too old or not nearly old enough.
 -.-
 A. O. M.-The population of New York city last year was 4,014,304. The population of Canada in 1901 was 5,371,315.
 A. R. S.-What is the salary oi the state officials in Alabama? (2) Where was President Roosevelt born
 A. The governor gets $5,O00. cannot say as to the others. CD In New York city.
 W.-How shall address letters to Great Britain and France relative tC patents?
 A. Letters addressed to the con- missioners of patents at London and Paris will reach the proper authori- ties.
 W. E. B.-I confess entire ignor- ance of Sir Francis Drake's heirs and the enormous fortune you sub gest he left. Fortunes half as large as Rockefeller's, three hundred years ago, were somewhat rare, to say the least.
 M. l.. M.--What was the origin of Old Christmas? CD What denomin- ation did John Bunyan belong to?
 A. Christmas was first observed as festival 9S A. D. About 137 Pope Phosphorus ordered solemn feast and divine service on that day. CD Nonconformist.
 J. O. P.-Does the government publish text books covering such sub jects as what a person would have to do if he were to enlist in the army or navy?
 A. do not think so. It is scarce ly necessary to print books to tell what everybody knows.
 I. P. A.-The first American cent was coined in 1793, therefore you cannot have one of 1792. If 1t is a colonial coin in good state of preser- NdIlon It IS pTODdDly ValuaDle. send a pencil impression to a dealer. The Columbian half dollar is worth 51 cents. Others not rare.
 -?- A. Apply to secretaries of states; the cost will be excessive. (2) No. Kentucky and Missouri provide homes for confederate soldiers. (3) Under the old-time all were southern states. Neither of them seeded during the civil war, however.
 T. J. W.-Your letter gives no in of the state you live in, so | have no knowledge of your prop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07

for you and another, so, at the cap tain's request. Tollemache and I toss ed for the vacancy. Meanwhile Courte- nay had turned to go for you when we heard shout from Gray. Two of the Chlleans had cast off the ropes which kept the boat alongside. Gray, who was lending her from the ship with the boat hook, jabbed one fel low in the face with 1t. but he was too late. The boat raced off into the darkness. 'ilI here we are"" |.
 Gro be Continued1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07
?hiiadeIphia's Distinguished Firemel


 For the next three months Philadel- phla will enjoy the distinction of hay ing real brigadier general in the ranks of her fire fighters. Brigadier General Joseph Stephen Adams, head of the Budapest fire brigade, at the command of the Hungarian govern ment has arrived in the Quaker City to study its fire department. He pur- poses to learn from the inside by ex. perience, and to that end he will re- spond to alarms and drag leads of hose like the everyday professional blue shirt" In explaining his mis- sion to the United States to Mayor Reyburn he said he wanted to be commissioned as a fireman and if nee. essary wear the uniform of the Phila- delphia department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-07

Eacs -aa feN1ht bss-1lv for hfrungf.
 AradIess zgzr uf uiI FrErfrzfnus.
 rzny of vhEfe ulen he had ieft in ths saloz- He met them. a fo-5orn proves sio7- csuinz gp to ths brt5ge- The all r-ousrf1l instinct of self prsservatIgl aided as dg1b-- hT ths stfuzIaE drsz-sins showers gf srrxy. had -5-s far towari rssrf-affzx IsoteI a-sF Der usi1 uhEe Mrs Sazsrvfue. a wczar J--1r4zcel in years. was abe to van.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Couldn't Attend Point
Pleasant Fair, Drank
CarboIic Acid.

Huntington. w. Va Aug. 49,
Hazel Rose, a pretty girl, seven.
teen years old, thwarted in plans to
attend the Point Pleasant Fair,
drank nearly three ounces of mix
ture of oarbolio aoid and turpen.
tine, intended to kill bed bugs.
The girl had been planning to at.
tend the fair for several weeks, and
had made several new dresses and
expected to spend several days
with friends At the last moment
her people decided che must not go
unattended, they believing she ex-
peoted to meet there former
sweetheart, whom they opposed
In a fit of range the girl Dried out
IF 1 can't 20 I'd rather die" and
drank the mixture intended, not for
foolish women, but for bed bugs.
AT Pomeroy last year young
lady took a lot of poison because
che could not attend our fair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Hon Geo 1, Neal To Be In Charge.
Hon Geo I. Neal, of Hunting.
ton, will have ohargeof the active
conduct of the Democratic State
campaign in West Virginia His
selection for this high position
meets with approval of SO per cent
of the Democrats of West Va.
Judge VIM George Bennett will
remain chairman of the Democrat.
10 State Committee, but Neal will
have charge of the active work of
the campaign.
at the meeting of the Democrat.
10 State Committee at headquarters
in Parkereburg last week Mr. Neal
was elected vice. chairman of the
committee and resolution was
passed, putting the entire manage
ment of the campaign in bis hands
Mr.. Neal is regardedsas the best
political orgapizerin the State of
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
pARKrRspuRe BIG FAIR.

West Virginia has never had
such show as will be given at
Parkersburg, 10, Is. II and 18 the
of September. It will be her first
fair. The cost of her grounds and
buildings complete lie nearly one
hundred thousand dollars. These
are unsurpassed by any half mile
track in the United States. The
barns are equal to any in the
Grand Circuit The grandstand,
floral hall, etc, are of the highest
olasB and modern in every way. AS
an instance of how high olass in
every respect their fair will be, the
stakes and purses for trotting races
will run from $4,000 to 100000
each.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
OAK GROVE.

People of this Vicinity are busy
getting ground in condition to SOW
wheat
Arch Roush went to Cottage.
Vile Monday, where he has en-
ployment for few days. ~
Rev 81 D Farmhouse delivered
an interesting sermon at this place
Sunday at 3 p m, which waH at!
tended by q large congregation. re-
FIN Roush has been employed
to teach our school. The trustees
are to be congratulated upon their
selection of teachers,
Quite number our people at.
tended the Point Pleasant Fairiast
week.
Charles Wolfe was visiting telA.
tives here Sunday and Mondayia5
Eugene Boston visited frfende
here Sunday. 80
Probe Piokens was a visitor.heEs
Sunday evening .an
Last Rose of Summer.dn
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

West Virginia, and the fact thathe
will direct twill add strength to
the demooratio campaign. Hisabil.
ity was best shown by the splendid
manner in which he managed Lou.
is Benefits campaign for the CUB.
ernatorial nomination.
Mr.. Neal took charge of the
democratic headquarters in Park.
ersburg Monday, and wilpspend
the greater portion of his time
from now until the election in
Parkersbug.
Judge Bennett, the state chair.
mon, was heartily in favor of Mr.
Meals selection, inasmuoh as his
business and professional interests
are suoh as would allow him to de.
vote his whole time to the Dam
paign only at great personal sac.
ritioe, He will, however, take an
active part in the campaign
throughout.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Communication,
Point Pleasant, W Va.

EOluLi IleHbhutI W. Nh'I
Mr.. Editor:-Now that school
days. are about to- commence in
Point Pleasant, i have Thought Of
Suggesting to tho Board of Educa,
tion few rules In the fret place
let ,pg have N school Taught full
hours and not LET SCHOLARS be dis.
'titased any%he, 8 from 10 and III
0'clock a. m in the morning and.2
and Q $50 in the afternoon, whom if
DOM pelled to remain.in the school
iroom they would apply themselves
to their studies instesd of the
effects. THEN we would like to
sse some rule adopted whore one
member ofthe family could attend
to postofics matters and not the
entife family Seetif the ringing
Of the gohool bell every 8ormin
ates4in the,day cannot be brought
down. to two minutes. These are
a few things, and il favorably act
cd dponff'&iifi point seyeralaother
things that might be beneficial to
the school and its patrons.
e, CITIZEN,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
A Delicate Distinction.

The architect. of the new town
hall, which was almost finished,
wished to know what people thought
of it. So he strolled over to "Jor-
rold's Livery Stable, Boarding and
Batting and nodded to the propri-
ctor.
"Finc town you have here"
"Ee-ah, pretty fair"
GLOW do you like the new hall?"
"Finc, now that I'yc got used to
it. Looked little queer at first"
"What do people think of it?"
"Most of 'cm are satisfied, I
guess"
"Do they say good things about
"Protty fair. When the walls first
began to show up and we could sec
what it was going to look like a
good many folks was disappointed.
That was only at first, though. Now
1 guess you'd find there's more COM
ment than criticism"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Paste This In Your Hat.

One of the provisions of the new
corrupt practice act" passed by
the West Virginia Legislature is
as follows:
IF any person or committee or
representative of any church,
school, charitable institutiop fro.
ligious society shall knowingly 30
lioit a candidate for nomination to
any office, to give, lend, or agree to
lend, offer, promise, or procure any
money or valuable consideration
for uso of himself or other person,
or for said church, school, oharita'
BILE institution or society, the per.
son or persons so offending shall
be guilty of misdemeanor and fined
not exceeding one hundred dol
lars"
In Monongslia county a short
time sinoe person was fined for
the heinouq offense of asking a
candidate for a church oontribu.
ton, and we publish the law 80 as
to prevent our readers from com.
hitting a similar Gin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Short Letter to Friends
DUBLIN, IND Aug 81,

Mr. EDITOR AND OLD FRIENDs:-
We are still on the go with moth
ing in sight that is interesting We
have just gone through the old
oity of Cambridge, Ind, and it is
still dry and hot We are we'll as
usual and horses in fine condition.
We send these few lines to let our
friends know about us, probably
we will have something moro IN.
teresting next week, With best
wishes for the Register we remain
THE MoNRoEs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Appointed August 18th 1908

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Appointed August 18th 1908
ARBUoKLE D1sTRIoT.
Precinct No ID b MoKibbin
/" 2-M u Lewis
(" 8-Robert Wolf
COLOGNE DISTRICT.
Precinct No I'm g Burdett
I" 2-Reese Jones
COOPER DISTRICT
Precinct No Bert Sayre
2-Hugh Daugherty
3-Jerome Plants
CIENDENIN DISTRICT.
Precinct No Norman Gibson
ID L Thorn
(" 3-Wm Woods
/" 4-Lewis Bowoott
=" Z" Sd o Porter
GRAHAM DISTRICT.
Precinct No 1-Rioherd jenkins
j" 2-Nicholas Weaver
Z" {" 8-Taylor Fry
4-James johnson
HANNAH DISTRICT.
Precinct No 1-Jefferson Hunter
2-Wm Blazer
/" 3-Peter Meadows
4-James l. Rayhurn
LEWIS DISTRICT.
Precinct No John Cheesebrew
PA w Asher
81 A Harper
Il" 4-OrviIle Lemaster
6-HaEvey Fisher
ROBINSON DISTRICT.
Precinct No John Brannon
UNION DISTRICT.
Precinct No 1-Grant Sayre
ELI Oossin
{" 3D. f Morrison
Thomas Pullin
wAGGENER DIsTRIoT.
Precinct No IA j Sayres
2-FHed johnson
I" 3-Philetus Edwards
Al A Armstrong
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Robinson Comes Out
For Bryan
Presiding Elder Of Morgan
town District Said to Fa

olatksbprg. w. Va Sept II
Local democrats are elated over
adyices reaohing here from Mon.
ongalis county stating that tie
RevsJ. s. Robinson, Presiding
Elder of the .Morgantown district
of the Methodist Episcopal church
lie outspoken for VIM. j. Bryan for
sPreaident, andiis actively enIistsd
in e,Brysn eauses Rev, Robin,
sonsisla brother Of Judge Ira 70.
Robinson. ofthe Supreme Court
of the State, and Of Ghas. Robin.
son, of >FhiEmont National Bank
Examiner, a
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

One thing is to be noted: Wheth.
or Mr.. Bryan shall be elected or
not-and we believe he will be-
he has the opposition scared as
they have never been scared in
many years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Mr.. Taft insists that the people
of this country do rule. He is
mistaken, however-for the oorpor'
ations are ruling at present.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

We look for considerable num-
berrof Republicans in West Vir'
GINA to eat lot of GROW between
nowand election time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

A splendid old gentleman, a
lifelong Republican and a per.
sonal friend of this paper, said to
us few days ago, "See here, Tip.
petit. you Democrats lidn't treat
US Republicans just right in your
State and county conventions"
well, my dear friend" we replied,
III we did anything that offended
you or your friends, we did not
mean toa, We don't went to offend
anyone. We want. to be friendly
to every olass.of people," well, t"
he anawered, II will just tell you,
you nominated too id good
ticket. We can't beat it,"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

REPRESENTATIVE WANTED
We want representative to handle
FORD automobiles in Point Pleasant
and vicinity Live hustler, with or
without previous experience, can cas-
lily clear 5000, co in season. Write with
reference at once. Ford Motor Co.,
DePti HsD etroit, Mich. gs.@t.-s
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Don't trust Republican prom.
Uses to reform the tariff. They
have had ample ample opportunity
to reform it, but it is still unreform-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
DEATHS.
CARTMILL

Mr.. John Cartmill, aged %
yeas, son of Mr.. Geo. Cartmill,
died at HE parents home on Mr.. P
s. Lewis & Soh's farm, near town,
Thursday night, Aug, 9th, 1908,
OF consumption, and was buried
Sunday in Lone Oak cemetery
Funeral services were conducted at
2 O'Clock by Rev. Owens and Rev
Bell, at his fathers home. The de-
ceased was splendid young man
aud had host of friends who
deeply mourn his death,
The little two and half year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wiudon.
on Five Mile, died of Group yester.
day and will be buried today at
Concord Church.
Capt. j. w. o. Heslop is going
to build an addition to his ma.
chine shop. His business has
grown to suoh an extent that hie
present shop is hardly half large
enough.
The Point Pleasant Telephone
Exchange was connected up with
the Pomeroy new exchange yester
day over a fine copper metallic line
The line between here and Mason
ID one of the best built lines you
will find anywhere On Saturday
any patrons of this line oan tall
to their friends at Mason or Pome
roy free.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

The hot water heating sssten in
The Spencer Hotel is being re-
moved and the most improved
system of steam heating will take
its place % aoG9 "a
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

The republican leaders are
greatly worried over the situation
in New York State, The Demo.
orats seem almost certain to carry
the state.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Lost:-A High School Glee
Club pin, on or near ball grounds
Finder please return to this Office
and receive reward.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Many compliments we're passed
upon our band boys for the ex.
oellent music they furnished upon
our streets and at our oounty'fair.
Give them a little more practice
and our band will be olassed as
one of the best in the state. They
have worked hard and endeavored
to secure the latest and best of mu.
sio which they have certainly
mastered.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

We hope provision for better Ere
equipment will not be delayed.
There have been people who "look-
ed the stable after the horse was
stolen"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Mrs Henry Meeks, near town,
has sold her farmste, Strobe See
and che has purchased Mr. Sees
farm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02
Fine Potatoes.

Mr.. Paul Schools, the king pc.
tato grower presented to this of.
foe few days ago come Of the
finest potatoes that we ever saw,
They were very fine and only took
few to make a peck. ea;
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

It is now stated that the Won
derful Alaska wheat, about which
80 much was printed in the papers
ia simply fake.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

Fall patterns now in are good &c
show you DC Tippett, Tailor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

o o Tippett is showing come
fine patterns in suiting for fall
Come in and leave your order
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

The big brokerage firm of A o.
Brown g. %, New York, failed
on Tuesday for over million
dollars. ~
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1908-09-02

The Democrats of Charles Town
have pnssed resolutions condemn
ing the Baltimore Sun for going
over to the Republicans. This is
unkind, for we understand that the
Sun needed the money.