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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09

writer for a service journal (The
Navy has ascertained that the effect
of the gun fire upon every part Of the
hre control system located above the
protected deck was disastrous. A six
inch shell burst in the improvised fire
control top on the mast and carried
away the range-findihg station in the
very beglnp'ry of the simulated COM
bat. Most &. 'ificant and important
of all, a ST. n of shGll-not a di-
rect hit-weI. ugh the mast, and
although the M. D, stood, every Ole of
its fire control wires was severed.
Thus was the most important prob
lem solved in the first two minutes.
Then was asked the question, wheth-
er the modern system of fire control,
with its most important installation in
a cylindrical steel mast aid Its obser-
vatory placed at high elevation upon
that mast, could withstand for any
length of time the fire of a straight
shooting foe. 1t was realized at once
that 1t could nOt-that with the in
creased range and deadly precision of
modern high-powered guns not only
masts, but smokestacks and other su-
per-deck attachments are more thar
likely to be shot away at the very be-
ginning of the battle.
This brought naval administrations
face to face with new conditions. The
need of some method of carrying range
finders high in air had been noted in
the battle of the Tsushima Straits,
where the initial advantage had been
centrated their fire upon the Souva-
rolf, ROjestvensky's flagship. Accord
ing to Semenoff, a Russian officer on
board the flagship, the mast of that
vessel was shot away almost at the
beginning of the action. This not only
interrupted all further efforts on the
part of that vessel to get the range Of
her antagonists from her fighting tons.
but it also interfered with the display
# signals.
The need of some new method indi-
Gated by that battle was accentuated
and made urgent by the test to which
the Hero was subjected. Some of our
own very alert and progressive navy
officers at once set about solving the
problem. The result is the test to
which the monitor Florida was sub
jected few days ago. The Arkansas,
a sister ship, was selected to do the
firing.
The Florida is one of the new type
of single-turret monitors. For the pur-
poses Of the test she was towed to tho
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09
The story of an ObedIent Boy.

Mamma, you told me that when
one of the boys wanted to pick a fight
with me l must turn around and hurry
away"
Eyes, dear"
"Well, Willie Jones tried to pick q
fight and when l turned around he
kicked me. Then l hurried away"
THAT is right, dear"
Yes, mamma. l hurried around the
little circle in which is the fountain,
an Willie Jones hurried after me.
But you see l can hurry twice as fast
as him, and pretty soon catched Up
to Willie an grabbed him by the hair
an slapped him good an plenty.
Wasn't that right, mamma-'cause
did just what you told me to do?"
And what could mamma say?-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09

Thimble Light Shoal, OF OLD FOn'
Comfort. and anchored about midway
between Cape Charles and Cape Hen
~. The Arkansas took a position
about $50 yards westward, SO that the
shots, after passing through the FLO
rida's' military mast, would fall into
the open sea. The shots were nreu
at a range of about $50 yards WIN
reduced charge, so that the effect was
practically the same as a range OF
5000 Yards with full charge or pow
der.
1t was the first time in the history
of the United States Navy that actu-
al conditions of warfare were repro
duced for experimental purposes
three tests were ordered one to de-
termiue the effect of shell fire upon
turret armor and turret fittings. n
for the purpose of showing the USE
fulness, If any, of crinoline nets as
protection against torpedoes, and an
other, regarded by naval men as the
most important of the series, intended
to test the relapse safety Of a new
| type Of skeleton mast
The mast is described as a mesh OF
steel, 90 feet in height, and carried
near the stern of the monitor. 1t was
built upon a double spiral principle,
each set Of spiral columns running In
an opposite direction. At the top was
a platform upon which were two dunn
mics weighted and wired for record
ing the shock Of the projectile. The
steel rods which form the mast arr
two inches in diameter at the base,
narrowing at the top. The experts
who had designed 1t had employed all
of their mechanical skill to construct
framework that would still remain
erect though pierced by many shot
The mast was subjected to thorough
test and emerged successful.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09

Come in, Master Waitsf, zeomeains and
have a cup Of hot tea Itn make you
feel better"
Tell me about II, Nancy; IL can't
think it's true. It's so sudden. When
was he first taken sickT
II didn't notice nothing till last night
just after supper. Richard went to the
postofice and got your fathers letters.
When they came he took 'em into the IL
brary, and began to read 'em. There was
three, remember. 1t was about an hour
before l went into the room to tell him
the carpenter had called about repairing
the carriage house. When l came in,
there was your poor father lying ON the
carpet, senseless He held letter tight
in his hand screamed for help. Mr..
Brier, the carpenter, and Richard came
in and helped me to lift up your poor
father, and we sent right off for the doc
| tor"
"What did the doctor say?"
"He said it was paralytic stroke--N
very bad one-and ordered him to be put
to bed directly. But it was of no use.
He never recovered, but breathed his last
this morning at eight o'clock"
Nancy, have you got that letter wnlch
my father was readingT
.'Yes, Master Walter, l put 1t In my
pocket without reading. l think there
must have been bad news in it"
She drew from her pocket letter
which she placed in Walters hands. lie
read 1t hastily, and it confirmed his sus
picions. 1t was from a lawyer Mr.. Con
rad had asked to make inquiries respect
ing the Great Metropolitan Mining Com
pany, and was as follows
William Conrad, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-I have, at your request
taken pains to inform myself OF the pres
ent management and condition OF TIN
Great Metropolitan Mining Company
The task has been less difficult than
anticipated, since the failure Of the com
pany has Just been made public. Tn
management has been in the hands OF dis
honest and interruptions men, and 1t 4
doubtful whether the stockholders will b
able to recover anything.
"ANDREW HOLMES"
, Walter folded up the letter, and put
into his pocket. He felt that this lette
, had cost his father his life, and In tn
midst of his grief he had very bite
/ thoughts about the INSCRIPTIONS man VIII
had led his father to ruin. Had it beel
merely the loss of property, he coul
{ have forgiven him, but he had been de
| prived of the kindest and most indulgen
! Of fathers.
, az should like to see my father" Ii
r said.
An hour later he came out Of the deaf
r chamber, pale but composed. He SCENE
3 older and more thoughtful than when
I entered. A great and sudden sorrow ofte
r has this effect upon the young.
Nancy" he said, "have any arrange
: ments been made about the funeralT
: mo, Walter, we waited till you came.
t my father had no near relatives
= There is a cousin, Jacob DrummOnd, VII
: lives in Stapleton. 1t will be necessar
: to let him know. 1t will be best to tell
graph"
n Jacob Drummond kept dry good
q store in the village of Stapleton. He ha
n the reputation of being a very mean mai
It He carried his meanness not only int
}. his business, but into his household, an
/ there was not a poor mechanic in ST.
e pleton who did not live better than M
e Drummond, who was the rich man Of II
/ place.
f Ito be cOntinued.)
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09
U1tra-FashiOnabIe.

whatever became of that plain fam
lily called the Dewberrys who used to
live In the little house at the end OF
the lane?' Queried the man who had
Just returned to the village after a five
years absence.
"Oh, they struck oil, stranger" re-
piled the old postmaster. "They OWL
a big mansion on the hill, three auto
mobiles and their daughter is engaged
to a real duke"
Strange! And do they still have
'Dewberry' on the gate as they die
when they lived in the little house IN
the lane?"
"Oh, no. They call themselves Du
Barry now. Dewberry sounds toC
plain"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09
Dad Gets Sarcastic.

Phys'eal culture, father, is perfectly
lovely. To develop the arms l grasp
this rod by one end and move it slow
~ from right to left"
well Welt" exclaimed her father.
what won't science discover? If that
roo mad straw at the other end you'd
De sweeping. louisville Courier Jour
Nal
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09
Thanks for His Mons~.

Weekle-So Slippsy is a defaulter
eh2
Deekle-SO they say.
Weekle-By George! l always won
dered why he said Thank yonn 81
pleasantly every time made a demos
t. Bob mian Magazine.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09

Cogger-The good parson told me I
should always be trying to lift up my
fellow man.
Motorwood-What did you answer !
Cogger-I told him I would put a
scoop on my automobile at the earliest
opportunity.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09
CHAPTER IL

This sudden announcement of his faith.
er's death was a great shock to Walter.
The news stunned him, and he stood,
pale and motionless, looking into the
housekeeper's face.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-10-09

They're not as loving as they were
when they were married last spring"
mo; she has developed terrible
temper"
"But he used to consider her an
angel then"
Eyes; and now he wishes she was
one for sure"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
BARBOUR AND TYLER.
Clinched Fists Over Lilley But Did
 Not Come to Blows.

New Haven, Sept 9.--Oe of the in cidents of the night before the main session of the convection was the wordy set-to which occurred between Railroad Commissioner Fyler and At torney Joseph L. Barbour in the cor ridorsof the New Haven house around the midnight hour. The night was spent in visits between the hotels and missionary excursios on the part of each party Fyler and George Keen ney were hot in dispute about the action of a group of manufacturers who in session here yesterday placed themselves on record as opposed to the nomination of Lilley. Keeney was trying to convice Fyler that Lil- ley should ot be nominated and that this was one of tn eindications which showed that he should not be given the republican nomination for gov ernor. Fyler was maintaining the position that this Is not the time to take such action; that they should have take part in the caucuses and that now the delegates which have uSCh CAO0CA oAOuiu dIl do IuCy ndW fit and these men had no right to come here and interfere with them.
 Just at this stage in the dispute Barbour appeared and he introduced himself with remark supporting Keeney, which drew Fyler's light ming upon himself. Fyler turned to him and said that he was a stump speaker who got fifty dollars when ever he opened his mouth. Barbour then set into Fyler and returned the compliment by stating that he held well paid job and did not open his mo',th without being paid for it. The set-lo continued for another round on each side when Barbour withdrew with the parting fling that if Lilley was nominated there would be the devil to pay in Connecticut. He backed out of the New Haven house doubling his fists back at his oppon- ct. Some of the spectators of the word duel feared they would come to fisticuffs, but the encounter was con- fined to high flown debate and the report of it contributed much to the excitement and in some quarters to the merriment of the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
sRooK1YH sRrEra

The B. A. c. fair will open this evening in City hall.
 Mrs August Neschke and son, Edward, of Bank street are visiting friends In New York.
 Miss Gertrude and Miss Thelma Lyons of New York are visiting Miss Louise J. Malone of Bank street.
 The Misses Reilley of Buffalo, N. Y., are spending vacation with the Mahaney family of Bank street.
 Although the increase at the Brooklyn schools yesterday was large there was no overcrowding, and at present there seems to be plenty of room.
 Miss Minette Nolan of Bank street who received her diploma from the New Haven State Normal school In June has accepted a posi- tion at the Town Plot school.
 Daniel Mcdonald of South Leonard street has bought from Will liam Overton his saloon on South Leonard street. The saloon was formerly owned by MT Mcdonald, who sold 1t about six months ago.
 Raymond Hanley Brooklyn boy accused of theft was arrested yesterday afternoon just as the children were coming from school. A couple of hundred boys and girls stood outside the store where the officers took Hanley while they were waiting for the patrol wagon.
 The majority of the rooters on the bleechers at Rockville yesterday afternoon were from this section and they certainly used the sledge on Harry O'Hagan. The Brooklynites did not seem to have any reason for O'Hagan play the part of the anvil but just rubbed 1t in on general principles.
 The Third church gymnasium was reopened last evening for the fall and winter season. The follow Ing officers were elected: President, Arthur Beecher; vice president, Will liam Woods; secretary, William Ken ney; treasurer, Benjamin Erk. The basketball team will be made up of practically the same players as last season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
HOW TO ADVERTISE.

An unusually large number of men are volunteering for service in the United States navy. and of these an exceptional number are accepted be- cause fit. In consequence navy off, cials are in a serene and confident mood. This recalls bit of history. Last year the bureau of navigation appropriated s5o,000 for advertising for recruits and used the money in monthlies, weeklies and dailies. This year. before deciding how to spend a similar amount, the bureau thought it best to analyze returns. It was found that recruits induced to enter the service by magazine advertise ments cost from $15 to S65 each and those from daily newspapers $3.S6 each. Therefore this years appro- priation was placed mainly with the dailies. and the results are beginning to appear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
Heard In The Corridor.

While he thanked Mir Lilley for the kind offer of quarters at the New
 Haven house, Lieutenant Governor Lake and his party remained at the
 Tontine. It was early seen that 1t was not Woodruff's friends, but Lil-
 ley's who were at the New Haven
 house. MT Lilley received in the front room on the second floor and
 in the room directly in the rear was Frank B. Weeks of Middletown, who is a candidate for the nomination of lieutenant governor.
 MT Weeks occupied a very unique
 position. He was the only candidate for office against whom no one was
 running. Members of both the fac- tions called on him and his room was the headquarters for Middlesex coun- ty. Another large front room was
 used by MT Kenealy. J. Henry Rora-
 back and the two patriots, 0. R. Fy- Ter and Andy Gates, who stand for everything that is good and pure in politics and for one another all the time. MT Fyler helped MT Lilley receive for time. MT Gates moved about with rather worried look under his immaculate new Panama, especially after a little conference late in the afternoon.
 The hallway in many ways re- sembled midway at shore resort. On either side were the headquarters of the candidates for the other offices on the state ticket. Two that were crowded nearly all the time were tho headquarters of the rival candi- dates for congressman-at-large, Mai or John Q. Tilson and Judge James J. Walsh of Greenwich.
 At the meeting of the state central committee held yesterday afternoon it was voted that Chairman Kenealy should be treasurer of the campaign fund this fall. The other matter taken up was that of not electing delegates hereafter until a conven- tion had been called.
 The opposition of the manufactur. CTS and business men, however, is a very severe blow to MT Lilley's inter- ests on the eve of the campaign, and this accounts somewhat for the wor- ried expression which was noticed on the face of Andrew F. Gates, pa- triot, last evening.-Journal Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
GTeaf Auction Purchase Sale Of Blankets and FIan-
 neIS. See North Window for Values.

Mems Fine Wool and Worsted Coat Sweaters, in oxfords and grays. Value up to s2.50, bar gam day ...... ... .. $1.50 Boys Coat Sweaters and Plain and Fancy Trimmed Oxfords. Value up to SIPS, bargain day 79c Mems Wool Underwear, in camel's- hair, natural and white, a lot of manufacturers sample gar ments, odd sizes, but you may find your size here. Value up to $1.50, bargain day ..... 68c Boys Knee Pants, fine wool and worsted materials, made in plain, bloomers and knicker- booker. Value up to 75c, bar gain day ..... .... soc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
BRYAN ON STATE RIGHTS.
He Says Great Corporations Are In
 Favor of Generalization.

Favor of Generalization.
 Peoria. H., Sept. 9.-Today is Bryan day in this city as we'll as the day of the Democratic state convention. The main interest of the day centers in the visit here of the Democratic standard bearer.
 From 30,000 to 10000 visitors have come from the surrounding country ts crowd the streets.
 Mfr. Bryan spoke on '"The State and the Nation" He said in part:
 Our constitution expressly reserves to the states and to the people re- spectively all powers not delegated to the federal government, and only by respecting this division of powers can we hope to keep the will of the people. Because in all disputes as to the rela- tive spheres of the nation and the states the final decision rests with the federal courts the tendency is natural ly toward centralization. and greater care Is required to preserve the re- served rig. = the states than to maintain the Xy of the general government.
 "In recent years another ce has been exerting an increasing influence in extending the authority of the cen tral government I refer to the great corporations. They prefer the federal courts to the state courts and employ every possible device to drag lItigants before United States judges. They also prefer congressional regulation te state regulation. and these interested in large corporations have for years been seeking federal incorporation. The Democratic party vii resist every attempt to obliterate state lines. wheth- CT the attempt is made through legis- lation or through judicial lnterpretar fion.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
TO SAVE BUILDING
Jsdse Pessley gss Filed ipDssl
 Asslssi BsIldiss IsspscIor.

Judge Peasley, through his attor- ney, Arthur F. Els. has filed an ap- peal with the city clerk against the order of Building Inspector Chat field to demolish the old structure at the junction of Cole and East Main streets. The judge does not think such action necessary and asks the department of safety to set the or der aside and allow the building to stand for the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
C. O.P. MEN IN TUE AIR
Stormy Times q Ihe Convection
 ls Fin CIIy.

New Haven, Conn. Sept. e.-A scene never before witnessed during the ex- citement of Republican convention in this state ls taken by many to bs indicative of the feeling of the dele gates over the gubernatorial nomlna- ton which will be made today.
 Railroad Commissioner 0. R. Fyler, who, while not holding o6lce in It, is recognized as the head of the Repub- llcan organization. atet General George P. Keeney, president of the Hartford Life Insurance company, in the lobby of the New Haven House. which is the headquarters of Congressman Lll- ley, and asked him if he attended the meeting of the manufacturers which adopted resolutions of protest against Mfr. Lilley's nomination. General Keeney, who favors Mir. Lake, replied that he was there. Mr. Fyler told him that he should use his influence to call on those men who are making threats to raise money Ito corrupt the cleo. torate of Connecticut" in case Mi. Lilley is nominated.
 General Keeney said that the men who were in that conference believed that MT. Lilley should not Dc tloniinat- cd A bitter argument followed, and the anger of both men caused large gathering of delegates. It is believed that Mr. Lilley has the support of q majority of the delegates.
 The temporary chairman of the con vention Is Senator Brandegee, whose address praised the Republican admin istration and the Republican candi- date for the presidency and severely criticised MT. Bryan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

Waists made of black taffeta silk,
 clusters of tucks front and back, long sleeves. Value $4, bargain
 day .... ... .$2. .9S Ecru and White Net Waists, trim
 med with insertions of cluny
 and baby Irish lace, silk lined.
 Value $3.50, bargain day $2.25 Waists, made of white batiste
 fronts of embroidery and Val
 lace, pleated backs. Value $1,
 bargain day ..... ..... ..69c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

Women's Black Cotton Hose, split
 sole or all white feet. Tonight
 and bargain day ..... ... .121sc Women's Extra Fine Quality Lisle
 Thread Hose, double sole, noted
 for its good wearing qualities.
 Tonight and bargain day .25c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
PAINTING THE LILY (At New Haven.

Hurrah for the brush and the white wash! They can make any gent real swell; And Lilley can go straight to Hart ford, And congress can go straight to- Washington, D. c.
 PLUNK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup does not constipate like most of the old fashioned cough cures, but on the other hand 1t gently moves the bow els and at the same time heals irri- tation and allays inflammation of the throat. Sold by Buckingham
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
LACEs AND EMBRoIDERIEs.

Torchon Laces and Insertions, 1
 to 5 inches wide. Special for
 tonight and bargain day, yard Sc Platte Val Laces and Insertion,
 to z inches. Regular price
 15c, sale price tonight and
 Thursday, yard ..... ......7 7c Cambric Edges and Insertions,
 pretty eyelet designs. Regular
 price 15c yard, special tonight,
 yard ..... ..... ..... .... 7e 1S-Inch Corset Cover Embroidery.
 Regular price 39c yard. special
 tonight and bargain day, yard 1Oc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
SHOE DEPARTNiENT.

Last Cut on Women's Oxfords.
 $3.50 Box Colt and Vici Kid,
 Patent Tip Welt Sewed Oxford
 ... SPAS Women's Gun Metal Calf and Tan
 Russia Calf, $3 Welt Sewed
 Oxfords ..... ... .$1.9S Boys Butcher Cut Double Sole
 Calf Shoes. Regular price $1.75,
 special price .... ..... ..S1.39 Misses Vici Patent Tip Lace and
 Button Shoes, special price .$1.19
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
RIBBON DEPARTNIENT.

A Six Inch Taffeta Ribbon, extra
 heavy quality. Value 35c, spe-
 cial for tonight and bargain
 day, yard -. ............2 25c No 80 Ribbon, in all colors. Value
 21c yard, special for tonight
 and bargain day, yard .... .15c No l Satin Ribbon. in all colors,
 10 yards on bolt. Value 25c,
 special for tonight and bargain
 day, a bolt 1-c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT,

5000 Yards Fine Dress Ginghams.
 Worth 10c, tonight and Thurs
 day ... ....... 7c 100 Pieces Yard Wide Percale.
 pus lqsIu-ol 'o45I ulIoM
 Thursday -. .9c 10 Pieces India Linon Lawn.
 Worth 10c, tonight and Thurs
 day ..... ..... ..... .7c 50 Pieces Colored Outing Flan-
 nels. Worth 10c, tonight and
 Thursday ... Sc 100 Pieces Fine Henley Serge Suit
 ing Worth 19c, tonight and
 Thursday ..... .... .12Bc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-09
NECKWEAR.

One Lot of Silk and Net Bows.
 Regular 25c quality, special for
 tonight and bargain day, each 1Oc Windsor Ties, in all colors. Value
 39c, special for tonight and
 bargain day, each ...... ... .25c Embroidery and Lace Gibson
 Stocks, in white and cream, all
 new designs. Special. each =. 25c