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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

London. April 27--The funeral
service Of the church of England was
solemnized in Westminster Abbey to-
day over the body Of Sir Henry Camp
beII-Bannermsn. the late premier Of
Great Britain who died April e in
the presence Of large gathering
representing the political life Of Eng
land After the services short pro
eession moved from the abbey 20 Aus
ton station where q special train
took the coEn- some of Sir Henry's
relatives snd q few Of ais closest
frfends % Scotland.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Dead Reside Tracks

Wilston, April 27.-John Olsen, a
Swede, was found lying beside the
tracks of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad at George
town, yesterday, dead, both legs hav-
ing been cut off. II is supposed he
was struck by an early morning
train. The medical examiner pro-
nounced death accidental. Olsen was
married and leaves a family in Swe-
den.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
CITY NEWS.

The department of public works
will meet tomorrow night at s
O'Clock.
The board Of public safety will
visit the Baldwin street enSine house
tomorrow afternoon.
William J. Mccormack of 2a2
West Main street and Miss Florence
A. Blair of 55 Johnson street we're
married at the Immaculate Concep-
ton church this morning 81 $50
O'Clock by the Rev Charles brennan.
who also celebrated the nlptial mass
which followed.
In the future those who do not
have their dogs registered on or be-
fore the first day OF Nav will have
20 pay an extra dollar. n a dog is
registered before the second Of Nav
it costs s1.25. s2.25 thereafter with
a chance Of having an extra S.
tackled on ~ the dog warden gets
his eve on n,
Two local amateur actors are going
tn make their debut in professional
ranks next week. They are Miss Alice
McEvoy of Baldwin street and Tlimfn-
- +. Maher. They are to be members
of the PoIi Stock company which will
pisy 1t Iaeques theater during the
sumner months. Mr. Maher has al
pearei in numerous amateur prssIac-
ti0ns in this city Harry Stublss. stage
director of the Poll company IS mucli
pleased with his acting and said this
afternoon that in his opinion the local
amateur has the makinzs of a good
msn. Although Miss MeEvoy Is not
- well known in amateur eircles. she
DID sxceIlently as the leading woman
in -Deniei O'ConneIT recently euaet-
ed hy Waterbury amateurs.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Died NJ Mnnasferr-

Philadelphia, April 27.-The very
Rev John Joseph Fedigan. former pro-
vincial of the order Of ST Augustine
and well known throughout the U. s.
died to-day at the Arristinian mou-
astery at Nillinova. near here. Father
Fedigan was noted as an organizer
and while provincial he practically
had rebuilt Yillznoya college and ST
Monastery at that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Held for High Court.

New Britain. April 27-In the po-
lice court this morning John wokmut.
a pole. was charged with throwing
stones through the windows Of train
on the suburban lines Of the V Y. Y.
II. 4 II. R.R. He pleaded not guilty.
Probable cause was found and Judge
James r. Cooper bound wokmut ever
to the next term of the Superior court
under bonds Of 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Sons Of America.

Washington. April z7.-The an
nual convention OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution began in this
city to-day. No business was
transacted. the delegates taking a
trip to Annapolis. where appropriate
exercises were held. including a spe-
eial drill by the naval cadets. and an
address by Governor Crothers OF
Maryland. The business sessions
will begin to-morrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
First Y, NJ, G, A.

Chicago. April 27.-Fifty years ago
the first Young Mems Christian assoc
iation in Chicago was founded and in
commemoration of that event fitting
anniversary services were held in
every Y. NJ. c. A. building in the city.
Coincident with the event the officials
of the association announced that sub
scriptions had been received for one
quarter OF the S1.00,OO0 endowment
fund that they desire to raise MS a
monument to mark the golden Jubilee
of the organization. The exercises
will he brought to q close to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
LILLEY'S LETTERS
Attorney Brown Was Before The
Submarine Committee al
To.Day's Hearing.

Washington, April 27.-The Lilley
submarine boat investigating COM
mittee to-day listened to an argus
ment by Attorney Frank T. Brown, a
Connecticut state senator against the
proposition to compel Mr. Lilley to-
produce copies of letters written by
him which are said to reflect upon
the committee and members of con-
gress.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Suspended Business.

Hong Kong. April 27.-The boy
cot by China on the japanese has
become so effective in the southern
part of China that the Toyo .Kisen
Kaisha (Oriental Steamship COM
panyD has temporarily suspended its
South American service and as the
steamers of the lineare unable 10 OBJ
tain passengers and freight.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
INJURED BOY DEAD.
New Haven Boy Shot by Railroad
Officer Dies.

New Haven, April 27.-James
o'Connor, the 17-year-old boy who
was shot in the back by Railroad
Detective James A. Quinn, died Sat-
urday in the New Haven hospital.
0'Connor was shot during the week
by the railroad officer, who fired bis
revolver to scare some boys, whom
he had threatened to arrest. One
bullet struck rock and DETECTED,
striking O'Connor in the back.
Quinn was arrested after the shoot
ing, but was released on bonds. He
was re-arrested on orders of Coroner
Eli Mix. 4...
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

Clinton. Mass. April 21.-wIIiIam
Brown who On Saturday shot and
killed his wife Lillian was brought
into the district epurf to-day and
formally eharxrd With murder. The
case was conrinue1 fer one Weez and
Brown VAS ordered committed with
out bail to the Worcester tail.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Cannon Gives In.

Washington, April 27.-Speaker
Cannon has agreed that the subject
of the removal of the duty on wood
pulp and the price of print paper in
the United States shall be discussed
at the caucus of the republicans to
be held this week. provided a rea-
sonable number of the representa-
uves make request to thac effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

winsted. April 27.-SoIon R
Rust. an inventor of some aote and
for half a century employed by
Pyne Meadow concern. died TO-DAY
at the age of rs One of Nr Rust's
patents vas hand-car Of he pump
design He is survived b. family.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Flood Threatens Now.

Atlanta. Ga. April 27.-Reports
have reached here that the wind
storm which resulted in the death
Of about 400 persons and a list of
200 injured last week has passed
off. As a result of the heavy rain
yesterday food conditions prevail in
most of the rivers.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
Fell From Wharf.

New Haven. April 27.-Horatio
NJ. Pond of As Clinton street, Fair
Haven, aged 55 years, a pilot on
board the oyster steamer Amanda
Laucraft, was killed by a fall from
the Staples Coal company wharf. in
Warren, r. l.. some time Saturday
night. His body was found early
yesterday. The medical examiner
declared death due to accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

Aver. Mass. April z7.-The post
ofsce in this town vas 5roken into
early to-day and the safe blown oVen
robbed Of its contents. amounting to
about t5oO. largely in stamps. There
is no clue TO the burglars.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

Tangier. Morocco. April 27.-Re-
ports are in circulation here that
Raisuli. the bandit. has been assas-
sinated. Rumor is to the effect that
he was ambushed by a band Of Ley
mes while going to Tayrant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

Boston. April 25--Governor Curtiss
Gmtd ir. who has been critical III IS
reported as heing out Of danxer. This
infornstioa was oHciaIIy gsxea cut
to-day b. his physicisns-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

A storm Of considerable energy is
central this morning over Lake Mich
lgan. Il is producing cloudy and
rainy weather in the upper Mississip-
ri valley and the lake region Snow
was reported from Omaha. Neb. Du-
luth. MINI. Houghton and Mar
Quette. Mich. and thunder storms
from several places in the lake region.
This disturbance will move east
ward and reach this vicinity late this
afternoon and produce cloudy and
rainy weather with lover tempera-
turs. Il will probably clear Tuesday
night and be fair On Wednesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27

Paris. April 27.--A news agency
here has received reports of what Is
believed TO he the confirmation of
the death of Raisuli. the bandit.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Inereas-
ing cIoudiness and probably showers
tonight and Tuesday: cooler to-
night: light east to south winds be-
coming west by Tuesday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
EXCORIATES NOEL
FOR WILSON PARDON
Convicted by Lefiore
County Circuit Court, and Sen
fenced to Thirty Days, Is Psrdoned
by Governor.

The following communication to the
vicksburg Herald, discussing an ed.
itorial which recently appeared in the
columns of the News, will be read
with interest.
Greenwood, Miss, May 10, 1908
To the vicksbung Herald:
Under the caption "Manship's Blum
der" notice recent editorial in the
Hattiesburg News, severity critis;ng
Governor Manship for the pardon of
William Startling, convicted from
Washington county for the embezzle-
ment of bank funds. l am neither an
apologist for Gov. Manship's action.
nor an advocate of the liberal use Of
the pardoning power; but there Were
a number of circumstancei 9Qfp61n(
ing this case that might we'll q 80.
Ipsaied Tor executive eleqnendy The
man was the, .son Of am honest, law
abiding respectable people. He had
borne an unblemished reputation, was
of sober habits and untiring industry.
Notwithstanding the verdict of guilty,
many who heard the trial still believe
him innocent, that he had been unwise
and foolish in handling the affairs of a
large business, which had been abso-
lutely confided to his inexperienced
judgement, but that he had never stol.
en- nor profited by the failure of the
bank. His honored and aged father,
absolutely bankrupted by the expenses
of his defense, driven from his home
and friends by the shame and NORTH
cation attendant upon the. conviction
of his son, had taken his wife and
younger sons and gone to bleak north
western Canada, expatriating himself
so that he might homestead land there
and begin the battle of life anew, ani
the young wife of William Startling
only awaited his pardon to- leave he
father and mother and go with, he
young husband to join his family. ii
their far Canadian home. He had serv
ed nearly two years of his sentence
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
LOUISIANA CHARITIES
N.STATE CONVENTION

permanent establishment of home for
widows and orphans and plans for the
continuation of charity and endow-
ment to beneficiaries. The member
ship of the grand body is given at
1000, gain during the last year of
about 500.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
Hearst News Service.

Pendleton, Ore, May 26.-Uncle
Sam will tomorrow turn water from
the big reservoir upon the land in the
Umatilla government irrigation pro-
ject, this formally opens the great re-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
big IRRIGATION. PROJECT
IS COMPLETED IN Oregon

clamation enterprise The vast reser-
voir will flood $4,000 acres when filled
to its full capacity. A special excur-
sion to Hermiston and an enthusiastic
celebration at that place will mark the
complication Of the work.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
MAN
Defends MANSH|P

The petition for his pardon was signed
with unanimity by the people of the
community where the crime had been
committed, those who had suffered
from his acts Joining in the petition
for his pardon
Contrast these circumstances with
the pardon issued by Gov. Noel to r.
Wilson, on the 9th of May. The vice
which has alarmed the thinking men
of our country, more probably than
any other, has been, the unlawful CO.
habitation of white men with negro
women. In the delta 1t has wrecked
more young lives, and hurried more
greay-haired, broken-hearted mothers
their graves than any other, or prob
ably all other vices. 1t has sapped and
undermined the self-respect OF the
young manhood of our country. With
in the past year or two earnest efforts
have been made to arouse public SEN
timent on this subject. Public meet
ings have been held denouncing 1t, and
,oor,.ss ,,d.as have e,oopent,v cbarp-
"a or.,d ;rr,as :, rooord 70 n Ar
rosu,t indictments have been returnad
IN vor;ors counties IN tb;s iud;c;a, die.
tr,ot Within ,ha nost civ months and
among tbem Of the January term 1908
80 tha o;ro,,,t oo,rt of tbis countv
F Wilson was indicted for unlawful
cob.h;tation with nepress Katie
Tomas who wos o,so indicted Tho man
had 1;ved IN Granville notorious,v
with tho Same women and NV law and
sentiment foroed 70 laave .thera ! ,o7.
hrouoht 80, ,,,ns & nm ~ :,
bo.,sh - e. .;., * - Z - ,<.,,, 81
!. ~ ~ Z 49, ,r,,,, - se,a,t3v
u z z<a.ao.. NJ and nc naoro nor.
e 4, y ,,,aro .rra;naad IN oman court
go h,.h ,,o,a n,,,tv mon .,
noaans 1rdga smith reo,ized that a
eno ,ro,,,a ha aatorront II wos the
e.. 80 az. h;na q, which oor
,,a.;o haa No., hod hofore him, ue
aa.,uoa - ..,.ot;,o The ofonsa 9,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26

Natchitoches, La, May 26.-With
delegates from all the local organiza-
tons in attendance, the Louisiana gen.
eral grand session of the G. G. ]. o. of
B. & S. convened here today for ses-
sion of five days. Among the import
ant matters to be considered are the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
ITO What Base u.esl"

One Of the oldest and least inviting
signs travellers to Egypt have come
across is notice affixed to'one of the
royal tombs. near Luxor, on the banks
OF the Nile, and which reads as fol-
lows: This tomb is especially re-
served for luncheons."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
NO FALSE ALARM.

Supply Of Butter. Eggs, Hens,
Fryers, and Broilers, and this is no
false fire alarm either.
B. c. CONVICTION.
Gil Plum street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26

Diamonds mounted in one form or
another are ideal wedding presents.
Our stock of diamonds offer selections
to suit all tastes and prices possible
in fine quality.
Fl. H. GRAHAM JEwELRY co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-26
Sine and ths chancellor.

Having been introduced to the ven
cradle chancellor, the beautiful maid
en- looked at him curiously for mo-
ment and then, just TO start the con-
versation in the right direction, asked:
Don't you find 1t awfully trying to
have to chancel when you don't feel
like it?"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24
win require some Change in methods
on penalty of refusal longer to clear
for that bank.

wifi require some change in methods
on penalty Of refusal longer to clear
for that bank.
Banks Out of the Association.
How about banks not in the associa-
ton? Many perfectly sound banks are
not directly in the clearing house.
They clear through another bank
which does belong.
Precisely the same rule applies to
them, for, when need arises, the asso-
citation serves notice on the member.
bank which clears for the non-asso-
citation bank as to what will have to
be done; and 1t is done promptly, too,
in every instance.
Bank.Book Should Be Worth Face.
The essence of the guarantee plan is
that bank book should be worth its
face always. An entry in a pass book
should not constitute the assumption
Of a risk by the depositor and the Civ.
ing of wide latitude to the banker.
Such entry should be recognized al
just as actual an asset as bank note.
AASo, PAopCA arrangements uuSl Uc
made for the continued espionage OF
banks by other banks.
Lastly, and quite as important,
banking laws must be enforced; over.
certification must be stopped; loanins
Of funds in national banks on obvious
ly speculative schemes must cease;
and other reforms must be wrought to
invest the banking system of the
country with that complete confidence
which, If induced would put a stop
to all nervousness by depositors.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24
PRICE OF A THRONE.
Luxury Expenditures at the Court Of
NAPOLEON,

Luxury Expenditures at the Court Of
Napoleon.
One Of the oldest Paris firms for gold
and silk embroideries, house which
had already served Louis XVI. and his
court with highly artistic needlework.
is still in possession of its accounts Of
former centuries. An inspection Of
these books reveals good summary
of the luxury expenditures Of the
French court. the Bonapartistic as well
as the legitimistic. Napoleon l., who
for his own wants was, in contrast to
the spendthrifty Josephine. very eco
nomical. went, though, to large ex-
pense when it was for representative
gala dresses. The 10000 francs which
he had to pay for the embroidery on
his coronation robe he did not consider
too high price. But his embroidered
frock coat that had cost him $500
francs and which became too tight for
him not long after it's first year he
ordered to be widened by pieces Of
cloth and the new seams to be COW
cred with embroideries. The bill for
his throne. however. foots up to
pretty considerable amount. The outer
drapery of purple velvet, trimmed
with gold lace, was 10000 francs.
The red velvet panels were strewn
with invoked golden bees at 5sfrancs
apiece. and above the fauteuil the en-
peror's coat-of-arms was seen in raised
embroidery; total cost, 1920 francs.
The inner drapery consisted of blue
satin with gold lace at 1900 francs.
Gold embroidered stripes for the inner
trimming cost $500 francs. Embroid-
cry on the blue velvet fauteuil amount
ed to 5000 francs. the foot cushion to
100. In addition there were 1850
bees on the unembroidered panels of
the baldachin at the price of $3.50
francs. Altogether the price of Ma
poleon's throne was $3.50 francs
Harper's.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24

Perhaps no other man, living
or dead, ever received such an
ovation from laboring people
as was given William Jennings
Bryan at Chicago on Labor
Day. He was there by invita-
ton of labor organizations to
speak at a monstrous labor pic
mic, and did so-spoke to thou
sands of them, who looked in
to the earnest face and fearless,
truthful eyes of the next presi-
dent of the United States and
K N E w that he was
lying or even assembling.
They believed him, and cheer
ed him to the echo. Preceding
that memorable affair he stood
upon the portico of the Audi
forum hotel and reviewed al
most countless thousands of
marching toilers, each delega-
ton vying with every other in
vociferous cheering OF the great
commemorative m n of the
people. Not until conscious
ness has left him as he steps
into the great beyond can Mr..
Bryan forgot the honor accord
ed him by such magnificent,
mate HESS ovation.
To RENT-Seven room house.
For particulars inquire at A.
Miksche & Co.'S. store.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24

throw them to the men you know1
Why didn't you invite me heartily as
you invite men? Why didn't you say,
Come, let's get little coffee and
something and take me straight away
with you?
"You wouldn't say to man. Would
you like me to 60 and buy you q
cigar? Then why do you always issue
your little invitations to treats in that
way to me?
"1ndeed. If men would only act to-
ward their wives as heartily, cordially
and frankly as they do toward the
men whom they meet they would find
cheerier companions at home than they
could at the club" San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24

OF course the head of the
Steele Trust makes speech
lauding the President. Of
course young Goelet has teen
named by the Rhode Island
Republicans as a candidate for
presidential elector. The trusts
are for the President, and the
party is glad enough to bestow
it's honors upon the scions of
the millionaire families; it
needs campaign funds. and it
does not limit to $4,000 the
amount it will accept from one
person.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24

The most self-satisfactory
argument of Republic n
organs and orators with which
they back up their assertion
that Bryan cannot get votes
enough to elect him is has ed on
the allegation that he cannot
raise the necessary money.
They do not appear to care for
the implication of cash control
that follows this line of con-
troversy.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24
A LECTURE FOR HIM,
Why the Bright Little Woman Score,
Her Thoushtiess Husband.

Why the Bright Little Woman Scored
Her Thoushtiess Husband.
A bright little woman was recently
overheard lecturing her husband as
follows:
"Now I'll tell you why wouldn't 20
into the restaurant and have a cup of
coffee with you while we were wait
ing for the train. didn't like the
way you asked me. Not half an hour
before you said to Mr.. Puffer, Come,
let's get a cigar and away you went,
holding his arm and not giving him a
chance to decline.
when we met John Howdy on our
way to luncheon you said: Just in
time. John. Come take lunch with u.s.
And then tonight. when we had to
wait TN hour for the train. you looked
at your watch. turned on me and said
In a questioning way. Would you like
a cup Of coffee? And I did want it.
was tired and little hungry. but
would have tainted before would
have accepted such an invitation. And
you went away little bit vexed with
me and had your coffee and bread and
butter by yourself and didn't enjoy
them very much. In effect you said to
me. If you want cup Of coffee, If you
really want it, will buy it for YOU
"You are the best husband in the
world. but do as nearly as all the best
husbands do.
"Why do you men seem to dole out
things to your wives when you fairly
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24
Delightful Gift.

Little Miss Hamlin is grateful soul.
and her many relations find it a pleas
ure to do her kindnesses and present
her with appropriate gifts.
"You certainly were we'll remember
ed on your birthday" said q friend.
what did your uncle, DR.. Grantham.
give you?"
HE hasn't given it to me yet" said
little Miss Hamlin, "but next month.
when he isn't quite so busy. he's going
to give me my appendicitis operation.
Isn't that good Of himY-Youth's Com
paniOn.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-24

If Freddie" Barnes, the can
didate for Superintendent of
Schools who is clubbing" for
the Globe-Gazette writes up
another rape article, he won't
carry his home precinct. If
elected we suppose he will
have the article framed and
will have it hung up in the
several schools of the county
yellow, we'll we should say 80.