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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
FIRE CHEFS ASSOCIATION.
Commissioners Also to Be Members of
 New State Organization.

New Haven, Dec 12.-Fire commis- sioners and chiefs from all over the state met yesterday afternoon in the fire commissioners room in this city, for the purpose of organizing state association. For a long time the chiefs in many cities around the state have felt the need of an organ ization where they might exchange ideas with other fire chiefs in theil vicinity. The meeting yesterday was the first step towards the forming of such an organization.
 The question of organization was pretty well threShed out at the meet ing yesterday, and it was finally de- cided that all chiefs, commissioners and ex-commissioners of this state should be admitted to membership It was thought better to defer the election of permanent officers until their next meeting.
 One of the subjects to which the delegates gave much of their time was the consideration of means for preventing fires. The general opinion seemed to be that the cities of this vicinity are pretty well pro- tected in case of conflagration, but that more and better laws are need ed in order to cut down the number of fires The opinion of the meeting seemed to be that the only way to diminish the number of fires was by the enactment of good state laws on the matter. Special laws should be made relative to the storing and handling of combustible articles, particularly fireworks.
 Fire Commissioners and chiefs in every Connecticut city will bc noti- fled of the organizing of this associ- ation and will be invited to become members and to cooperate with the association This matter was put into the hands of MT Metzger, the acting secretary.
 Prior to the adjournament the meeting elected committee of five to further perfect the organization and to draft rules and bylaws Those elected were: A. H. Bullard, president of Bridgeport fire commis- soners; Commissioner H. w. Minor of Waterbury; Commissioner J. Keg- elmeyer of New Haven; Commissions CT F. A. Strang of Bridgeport and Commissioner H. B. Clark of Hart ford. This committee will meet in this city on the 17th.
 Those present at yesterdays meet ing were: from Waterbury, Chief s. C. Snagg, Commissioners H. w. Minor and T. s. Lewis; from Bridge port, Chief E. Mooney, President A. H. Bullard of the fire commissioners and Commissioners F. A. Strang and A. A. Doty; from Hartford, Commis- sioner H. B. Clark: from New Haven Chief Francher. President J. kegel- meyer. Commissioners ]. B. Gun ningham, C. L. Well, T. N. Gierding, T. c. Bracken and Secretary S. J. MetZger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
LILLEY ON COMMITTEE.
May Investigate Presidents Order
 Regarding Marine Corps.

Washington, Dec PA move ment is being considered by several members of the house looking to tho overthrow of the recent order of the president withdrawing the marine corps from United States warships. Just what form the opposition to the presidents order will take has not been decided upon, but one promi- nent member declared yesterday that if the naval committee did not take some step to defend the marine corps there probably would be a provision offered on the floor of the house, aX- pressing the disapprival of that body of the presidents policy.
 Should the question of the future of the corps be taken up, it will first be considered by the subcommittee having jurisdiction over the naval academy and the marine corps. This consists of Representatives Mudd, Butler, Bates, Lilley, Kitchen, Tal- bolt and Lamar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
SHOT THE ENGINEER.
Wealthy Citizen of Raleigh Arrested
 for the Crime.

Raleigh, N C., Dec 12.-There was much excitement in Durham yester- day caused by the arrest there of Reuben Barbee aged A years, a wealthy citizen of that place. charged with the assassination of Engineer Fred Holt of Spencer by shooting him in his cab on the Southern rail- way last week. Barbee will be given preliminary hearing to-day. The arrest was made by Special Detective w. J. Ashburn of Salisbury. A num- Der of engineers, conductors and oth- CT railroad men left Spencer for Dur ham yesterday afternoon.
 While feeling against Barbee runs high it is not believed there will be any violence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
CITY NEWS.

Seconds of half dollar underwear 3Sc at UpsOn, Singleton X Cos.
 An anniversary mass will be cele- brated Monday morning at s o'clock at Sacred Heart church for the late Mrs James Sutton.
 Carl E. Hammond. chauffeur for Alderman Louis F.. FitzsimOns, was arrested this afternoon on North Main street by Officer Fitzgerald. charged with exceeding the speed limit and having no number on his machine. Mir Fitzsimons furnished bonds for the chauffeur and he was let go with the understanding that he shall appear in court at 9 o'clock Monday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
TELLER SICK
Beverly HaDk Official is Being Closely Watched By an
 Officer
WILL SERVE WARRANT

Beverly Mass, Dec 12.-Albert s Hoogs, the teller of the Beverly Say. ings bank, who is charged with am' bezzlement of $9,300, was placed Hn' der police surveillance shortly aftcI s q. m. to-day. Policeman w. O. Jones, armed with warrant chars. ing embezzlement, but naming nc amount, went to the Highland hotel where Hoogs is under medical care and announced to the teller that ne was there to exercise surveillance over him and to arrest him whc, conditions would permit. Hoogs has been critically ill as the result of an overdose of some narcotic said JC have been taken on Wednesday af- ternoOn for the purpose of inducing sleep, and, according to his physi. clans, was making satisfactory pro. gress to-day.
 An agent of the company whicl insured the bank against loss by de. falcation is stationed in the HigL, land hotel.
 An official of the savings bank stated to-day that there was a possi- .bility that the deficiency might moi quite reach $9,300, the sum all nounced yesterday as the amount ol the shortage. The announcement Oi the trouble has had no effect on the depOsitOrs.
 A trustee writ was served against Hoogs to-day by the American Bene. fit association and an attachment fol $500 placed on Hoogs's deposit ac. count at the Beverly Cooperative bank. It is alleged that the Ameri- can Benefit association had been try ing for some time, but unsuccessful ly, to get an accounting from Hoogs who was it's local collector.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
A Small Girls PhiIosophy.

The small daughter of the house was sent to bed early the other evening as punishment for some act contrary to rules and regulations. After she had been tucked in bed for some time and was supposedly asleep the youngster called her father and told him she wished he would go ahead and spank her and have 1t over with instead of sending her off In that way.
 This lying in bed never's going to make me any better" she said, and a good spanking would. Besides, 1t makes me so mad l can't sleep, and so what's the use of it?'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
HAWLEY SPEAKS OUT.
He Tells Why He Favors Senator
 Brandegee,

Bridgeport, Dec 12.-Sheriff Flaw ley to-day issued letter to his friends, setting forth his position in the senatorial race and explaining why he is for the reelection of Sen ator Brandegee. He said that he an nounced his position in June and no exception was taken to it then. His great friendship for MT Rrandegee and his close association with him and the late Samuel Fesenden would necessarily lead him to do as he has done. And he asks his friends if it is not right for himb to keep his word and his promise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Will go to Jury To-day.

San Francisco, Dec 12.-It is cx- pected that the case of Attorney Frank J. Murphy of the Ruef de- fense charged with attempting to bribe jurymen Martin Kelly to vo.e for a favorable verdict for Ruef in the trial of the ex-poiitical boss just closed will go to the jury to-day. The taking of testimony was completed at yesterdays session of the court and the arguments begun with the expectation that counsel for both sides would finish to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
RUFF HEARS FATE TODAY.
Gan Francisco Boss Will Be Tried
 Again on Other Indictment.

San Francisco, Dec 12.-Abraham Ruef. who was convicted on a charge of bribery after a trial lasting three months and half. was taken from jail today to be arraigned for sen tence before Judge Lawler
 The prosecution intimated that Ruef will be tried again within a short time on one of the scores of indic.- lnents still pending against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
SHOT IN THE FACE.
Fellow Huntsman Was Shooting at
 Covev of Birds.

Belvidere, Kan, Dec 12,-Joseph T. Bird, vice president and general man ager of the Emery Bird Thayer Dry Goods Co in Kansas City, accompa- nied Frank Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller's brother. quail hunting on Mir Rockefellers ranch at this place last week A covey of birds rose between the two and both men fired at them. Several small shot from MT Rockefeller's gun entered MT Birds face. A brace of birds fell wounded Mir Bird went to the ranch house where the shot were picked out of the flesh and the wounds were treated. His wounds were not severe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
HARRINGTON CASE.
Jury Gives School Boy $500
 Verdict,

The case of William Harrington vs Chefonis & PanarauXay was finished this afternoon. After a short delb- eratlon jury awarded plaintiff $500. This was the case where the defend ants horse injured the plaintiff as he was cOasting down Hill street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
This Man a Woman.

Butte. Mont, Dec 12,-The sudden death yesterday at Manhattan of Sammy Jones, aged so, disclosed the fact that instead of being a man as every one in the vicinity of Man haitian for the past eighteen years, had believed him to be, Jones was a woman. The discovery resulted when an undertaken took charge of the body. She chewed tobacco and drank. and associated freely with men as a cook.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
MESSAGE FROM FLEET TUDA,
Smallpox on the Georgia; Others In
 Good Health.

Colombo, CeylOn, Dec. 12.-The fol lowing wireless dispatch was received today from the American Atlantic bat tleship feet
 The fleet will arrive at Colombo at s o'clock Sunday morning.
 The Georgia left the fleet Dec. 6 for Colombo, having on board a case of smallpox. The health of the rest of the men of the fleet is excellent
 ''Stawioki, fireman, and Mcdonald, electrician. of the battleship New Jer- sey, fell overheard. Mcdonald was rescued, but Stawioki was not recov- cred"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Will Not Seize Ships.

The Hague, Dec 12.-It was stated in official circles to-day that the seiz- ure on the high seas of Venezuelan merchant ships or the stopping [ [ other vessels trading between Ven. ezuelan ports is not contemplated in the present instructions to the Dutch warships now on duty in Venezuelan waters. Action is to be taken only against vessels connected with thc Venezuelan navy and the marine po- lice service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
NO JAIL FOR HICKMAN.
President of Metropolitan Life Com.
 pany Wins on Appeal

New York. Dec. 12.-The appellate division of the supreme court has re. versed the order of the lower court which dismissed the writ of habeas corpus brought by John R. Hegeman, president of the Metropolitan Life h. surance company, after his arrest on the charge of perjury. The appellate division orders his discharge from GUS tOdy.
 Mir. Hegeman was charged with per jury because he had sworn to a report to the state insurance department that the company had no outstanding loans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
NOunp Turks Successful

Constantinople, Dec 12.-The Young Turks have been successful in the local elections of deputies to the new chamber. The ten representa- tiyes are made up of five Turks, two Armenians, two Greeks and one Jew. Pafik Bey. the minister of justice. headed the list. He received 503 out of a possible 515 votes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
HOUSE lNSURRECTOS MEET.
With Hepburn Presiding They Plan
 Fight For Revision.

Washington, Dec. PA fight for a revision of the rules of the house of representatives was inaugurated at q meeting of the so called insurgents, :" attended by twenty-five Republican representatives.
 Representative Hepburn of Iowa pre- sided and was authorized to name a committee of five. with himself chair man, to draft the proposed amend ments to the rules and report to the organization on Tuesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
German Ship Launched.

KieI, Dec PA German battle ship of about 1S,000 tons was sue cessfully launched here to-day. Prin- cess Radolin, wife og the German ann bassador at Paris christened the yes sel Pozen. The new ship had pre- viously been known as the Baden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
COnSDiratOrs Held.

Bridgeport, Dec 12.-W. If. Quimby and H. c. Mclean, who were arrested on the charge of conspiracy for trying to refraud Mrs c. Benwell in property deal were held in S3,OO0 bonds to-day for a hearing on December IT. The men assert that they were acting in good faith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Importation Prohibited.

Brussels, Dec 12.-The impOrta- ton into or the transit through Bel gium of cattle, sheep or pigs from the United States has been prohibit- ed until further notice This action is tagen because of the foot and mouth disease in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Mrs Whitney Gets Divorce.

Omaha. Neb, Dec 12.-Mrs Cora Whitney. Hifs of Casper William Whitney of New York. editor of the Outing Magazine, was granted di- vorce with alimony of $500 month in the district court here to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Died from Pneumonia.

Bridgeport, O., Dec 12.-"Pat' Mcbride, first secretary of the United Mine Workers of America, and secretary of the Ohio Operators association, died to-day of pneu- monia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

The storm that was central in the lake region yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now central near Nantucket. It has produced light snow or rain throughout the eastern portion of the lake region and New England.
 Cloudy and unsettled weather pre- vails in all the northern sections, and pleasant weather in the southern sec- tions
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and unsettled weather, fol- lowed by clearing and slightly lower temperature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
SULLIVAN GETS DIVORCE.
The Great and Only John L. Went to
 Chicago to Get It.

Chicago, Dec 12.-John L. Sulli- van, former champion pugilist of the world, was to-day granted divorce from his wife on the ground of de- sertiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Earl Sees President

Washington. Dec 12.-The Earl of Warwick of England dined at the white house last night and related to the president many interesting experiences in Africa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
EXPLOSION INJURIES FOUR.
One of the Men Hurt Will Probably
 Die.

Youngstown, O., Dec 12.-John Kelly was fatally and four others se- riously injured by an explosion at the Ohio works of the Carnegie Steel works today,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

The best previous record was D. 567 miles and laps, made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
loo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TO RENT-An room tenement at 40 French st, price very reasonable
 Harry ]. Beardsley. rooms 14-Ia Apothecaries' Hall bldg. 12-12-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
Dead at Tokio,

Tokio. Dec 12-General Okazawa. chief aidc-de-camp to the emperor died yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair in south, snow in north portion to- night: Sunday fair. light to mod crate westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-12

Paris, Dec 12.-President Castro, accompanied by his physicians, left the hotel in his automobile this af- ternOOn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-07
sHouIp REVISE OUR WHOLE PENAL SYSTEM.

report probably
considerable
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generally decrep either through
pententary
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meet with public
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sdmeanor
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has been the We
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that justice is ot only blind but brutal unmerc ignorant and un
na contend with is doubtless responsible for the maintenance Of the
methods handling
after conviction
penal adoption
legislature
prisoners who have conducted themselves properly released after
full The the
himself his parole
mad with regrets ana sorrow Of the most sincere nature are work
ed
requirements
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efficient to brace them against future temptations
Other
coming legislature
the legislature to appoint commission study the methods dealing will
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with the criminal but with the possible of bngn
reformation good citizen of deterrng others from crime
habua
criminals ever at work among them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-07
EVERYTHING CENTERs on NEW YORK.

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New order
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me Solid South including Missouri and Kentucky as ba
which the Democratic win the election with margin
one Or two votes The probability Of such combinations through
are SO sa 'ha al again cenering New York as the
real decider OF the question
what New York do? Everybody knows that ago
New
majores
overcome This and enable the Democratic party to once more anchor the
Democratic
public
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-07
The New York Political Situation
Cincinnati Enquirer.)

AS the weeks proceed the impor-
lance of the Electoral vote of New
York and its power in the ultimate
decision of the nation becomes i'm
pressed deeper and deeper upon the
thinking partisans of each party.
The two leading candidates for
Governor, Hughes and Chanler, rep
resent the better element of then
respective parties. Each of them was
nominated in Difference to that spirit
| of reform and clean government which
/ is so potent in this campaign, neither
is a fayorite with the vicious, law
less, reckless classes of the state. The
old Republican machine of New York
has no love for Governor Hughes nor
for any candidate who represents his
| ideas of government Such Cover
nors as Hughes are not the favorites
of lobbyists, grafters or those who
| earn their living through the vices of
public or private life.
The machine leaders in New York
| at heart have nothing but hostility
for men of the type of Hughes and
| Roosevelt They stand ready to give
them the knife at the earliest OPP
portunity consistent with their own
L 8
/ by the avowed enmity of those whom
/ Hughes has openly opposed and
/ he will also be helped by the secret
/ plotting of many Republicans, who
regard the defeat of Hughes as nee
essary to regain their power in state
and national politics.
AS in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia
| Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota
1
in New York directly adds to the
complications and dangers that is
swelling into an ocean of troubles fol
the candidates upon the Republican
national ticket.
The strong financial interests cen
tered in New York are not friendly
to the policies of President Roose-
welt, whatever they may whisper tc
Republican managers. They accept
ed Mr. Taft as an alternate, fearing
the denomination and reelection o.
| the President. Their sullen adhe-
sion does not grow enthusiastic
Thousands of Republicans in the cit
les of New York State are in open re
volt as to Hughes.
When Mr. Taft returns fro mhis fire.
ternizatiOns with LaFollette, Cum
minis, Hoch, Bristow and Hadley
from his walks and talks with the op-
ponents of Cannon; with the tariff
revisionists and bank guaranty Re
publicans of the West he will enter
Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut
and the East with the Endorsements
of those whom the allies oppose ant
will meet in the greatest state Of
the Union one third of the Republic
cans adverse to the policies of Roose-
welt, and another large percentage il
open revolt as against Hughes The
| powerful opposition to the policies Of
Roosevelt centers in New Yorf
City
| These are the springs which move
and the strings which signal the auto
nations of the allies in all other
portions of the Union Mr.. Taft has
the task of the campaign when he
essays New York, for he meets there
united Democracy with his OWL
party needing his counsel and diplo.
macy in order to cement the opposing
factions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-07
THE ORIGIN OF MOVING PICTURES
(The Montreal standard)

The beginning of moving pictures
was in this wise; Sir Jorn Her
schell after dinner. in 1926, asked
his friend, Charles Babbage, how he
would show both sides of a shilling
at once. Babbage replied by taking
a shilling from his pocket and hold
ing it to a mirror.
This did not satisfy Sir John who
set the shilling, spinning on the din
ner table, at the same time pointing
out that if the eye is placed on &
level with the rotating coin both
sides can be seen at once. Babbage
was so struck with the experiment
that the next day he described it to a
friend, Dr. Fitton, who Immediately
made a working model. On one side
of a disk was drawn a bird, on the
other side an empty birdcage; when
the card was revolved on silk
thread the bird appeared to be il
the cage. This model showed the
persistence of vision upon which all
moving pictures depend for their
effect. The eye retains the image
after the object has been removed
This model was called the thaumotripe
Next came the zoetrope, or wheel
of life. A cylinder was perforated
with a series of slots, and within the
cylinder was placed a band or draw
ings of dancing men. On the appar-
atus being slowly rotated the figures
seen through the slots appeared to
be in motion The first systematic
photographs taken at regular inter-
walls of men and animals were made
by Muybridge in 1877.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-07

Occasionally some critic arises to
fill the air with lamentations that q
crisp, vigorous style of English is not
taught in our higher institutions of
learning. That this is not true Of the
University of Illinois was demon
strated the otherday when the cam
pus was placarded with these an
nounc from the seniors defy
ing the sophmores- and juniors:
Juniors: Bone-headed, babbi-
ing, booty, bowlegged, beany. buns,
beaten by the brainy bountiful class
of 1912.
Sophs: Stupid, silly sophs sneak
before the snappy. stylish. strong,
staunch and up-to-date class of 1872.
The rioting that ensued bore am
pie evidence to the fact that vigorous
English is still appreciated at its full
value