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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
The kina'. Geek Grower.

In the good old time there was an English court ofhcial known as the kings cock crover It seems a strange office. Why did the king require a cock erower. and why could not the common barn door variety serve bis majesty's puposei The reason. as you shall see. was that the barn door variety cannot be depended upon for times and hours. and he has never been persuaded to ob- serve Lent. Nov. this was s pious GUS tom and a religious duty. All through Leat the kings cock crower crowed instead of calling the hours of the night Ia the palace- He began on Ash Wednesday. when he entered the hall ia which the kings supper was served. and then cruwed the hour Ia the pres ence of the royal party The meaning of the custom is obvious. It vas only o1e Of the many vavs h which the hist0-T of the Christian religion vas t1oashf hone to the minds of peopIe before the reading of the gospel h the verz8ular The ofcs vas continued sovn to the rear fs2-L1zd11 oueen-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

All over the country, cities, towns
 and families are preparing for the
 Fourth of July celebration. The
 work is both offensive and defen-
 sive. ( It is offensive in that it is
 disagreeable, noisy, bad smelling
 and dangerous. It is defensive in
 that prudent mothers and prudent
 physicians and undertakers are pre-
 pairing poultices and plasters, lint
 and surgical instruments, hospitals
 and cofins for the slain, and the
 wounded of that direful day. In
 the matter of foolish and fool hardy
 celebration the United States on the
 Fourth of July takes the cake. The
 surgeon general of the army has is- sued circular suggesting precau-
 tions against tetanus, or lockjaw, the
 inevitable of July epidemic. In the
 last five years there have been 7s6 cases of tetanus as the result of our
 Independence day celebration; 721
 have died; sos iof these deaths re- suited from blank cartridge wounds the blank cartridge is mistakenly supposed to be harmless. The warn- ing gives the following explanation of the origin and operation of the tetanus bacillus. The bacillus of tetanus, or its spore form, is found
 in earth, especially garden earth, stable manure, the dust of the streets, stables, and human habita- tions. The feces of healthy ami mals, such as the horse. COW, dog and even man, may contain tetanus spores. When tetanus spores are introduced under the skin, they are once germinate, if oxygen is exclud- ed, and begin to elaborate tetanus toxin. In a short time it appears in the blood, which carries 1t to all parts of the body, where it is ab- sorbed by the motor fnerve-endings which are bathed in the toxln-laoen i fluid. The nerves supplying, the | jaws, especially the masseteric, seem l to have an exaggerated affinity for the poison, which explains the ear ly trismus. The following treat ment for Fourth of July injuries Is "Incise freely every wound. Carefully and thoroughly remove from the wound every par ticle of foreign matter. Cauterlze the wound thoroughly with 25 per cent carbolic acid. Apply loosely wet pack of 25 per cent carbolic acid. Give a full dose of anti-te- ,anic serum." Of course, it would be very much better to arrest those enemies of the human race, the shop xeepers who sell Fourth of July ex- ,losiyes and to spank Johnnie and Adolphus for using them, but since his is impossible in the present backward state of civilization, the pest that can be done is to be ready { with remedies. se
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
 June 15, 1908.

Going South. FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YoRK-6:30. 7:5s, $40, iI:o9 a. m.; 2:44, 4:l5, 6:0S D. m: SUNDAYS, 7:oo. s:05 a. m.: 1905, 5:10 p. m. FOR ANsoNIA AND NEW HAVEN --6:30. 7:56. $40, lI:os a. m. tyia Naugatuck Jc); a:44, 4:15. 6:0s, 7:50 p. m; SUNDAYS. 7:o0. SOS a. m.; i:05, 5:10 ?. n.
 Going North. FOR THoMAsTON, TORRINCros AND WINSTED-6:I3, g:z7. i0:5s a. m.: 3:55, 1900, s:5s n. m.; SUNDAYS, s:55 a. m.; s:i4 D. m.
 FOR wATERT0WN--6:47, SEA i1:l5 a. m: 6:1s. 7:05 ?. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD. wILLIMANTIC, WORCESTER PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON-7:10. s:43 "a. n: i2:l5. s:i5. 1884 (to Hartford and springneld), p. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBTRY--s:35 q. m.; s:os. 1900 D. m.
 FOR P0CGHKEEPsIE-s:3s nt 2:05 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRIsToL-(connectlng wfth suburban trainsD-.s:so, s1o:se a. m; 2:25. .4:s3. e:ss ?. n Connecting for springaeid, wor- cester and Boston. DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEy, w. MIN ST. 10:50 a. m-. 5;10 D. m. ". O. BIERD. c. c. COLBY. Cen Supt Asst Cen Pass Ar4-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

The Philippine congress, by vote
 of 57 to IS has declared for inda,
 pendence. They, of course, do not
 know what independence means, says a Washington writer. The
 Philippine population is formed of large number of different races. each with a different language or dialect and each animated, in a cer- tain degree, with a spirit of hostil. ity to the other. They want inde- pendence. Of course they do, What child does not want independence? :? The children of India, meaning the entire population, want to be inde. pendent of Great Britain. The tribes want the privilege of scrap ping with each other as they did for centuries prior to British do- The Cubans want inde- pendence, which means a banditti pandemonium. All children want in- or anarchy. ignorant of the fact that in the strong hand of by law their only safety lies. As for the United States. the true policy lies in taking such steps as will place the American rule in the Philippines in a position to deal quickly and strongly with any agi tation tha; the insurgents may at tempt to foment. A strong naval force. with its base at Manila should be maintained in the Orient. This would protect the island agains: in- ternaI troubles and foreign aggres- sion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
heInina the Ruralar Out.

"John," she whispered, there's a burglar in the drawing room. He has just knocked against the piano and hit several keys at once"
 "I'll go down." said he.
 "Oh, John, don't do anything rash"
 Rash! Why, I'm going to help him. You don't suppose he can re- move the piano from the house with out assistancer'-London Throne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

and on the backs of donkeys, and camels but the little raised in other elimes compares with ours in only very remote degree as to quail ity and quantity. Our cotton crop alone usually equals the crop value of many. other countries in the world,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
An Omission.

Magistrate-What is the charge against you this time? Boggs-They cotched me a-stealing oranges, yer worship. Magistrate Didn't I tell you when you were here before not to steal anything more? Boggs-No. yer wor- ship; you said not to steal any more lemons, but yer didn't say word about ioranges.-London Graphic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
Wide Awake.

Fuddle-You know Stocks. don't you? Doctor-Yes. indeed. He is now a pa- tient of mine. Puddle Pretty wide awake man, isn't he? Doctor-I should say so. am treating him for insom- nia.-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
Quita the Contrary.

The Sympathetic Friend--It must be very hard to lose money at the races Smith Ia plunger)-Hard! Hang it. old chap, it's the easiest thing in the world!-London Opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

Necessity is the strongest law we know; it subdues both instinkt and yeazon, and thare iz nothing on earth nor in heaven superior tu it.-Josh Billings.
 Just think when you are trying to make fire with some damp wood or poor charcoal, how nice it would be if you had a bag of BROWNS QUICK FIRE CHARCOAL near at hand. Or, der from your grocer at once. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

There is no use running. To set out in time is the main polnt-La Fon- taine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
Pfersick s Cafe 4s stG.s, Grand

The old Hellmann Cafe under new management.
 New stock of Liquors. and Cigars. Give us call and we will try to use you right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

People Whose Garbage Is neglected will md quick relief by sending postal or calling by tsls. phone. No l061-3.
 H. N. RIGNEY. wATERv1LR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

$ ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS. Sun sets 7:31, rises 4:29; 2 D. m., earth at aphelion, farthest from sun; moon at apogee, farthest from earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1908.
July 2 In History.

1724- Frederick The 4 'ophilus Klopstock, @ German poet born; W died 1893. N 1S50- Sir Robert Peel, < British Liberal states S man, died: born 17SS. \ 1SS1-President James A. G Garfield shot in the rail tion at Washington. The proved to be Charles J. G disappointed applicant ,fo 1S96-Harriet Beecher Stowe, Fauthor, died; born 1911.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
OAILY FASHION TALKS 's-..s BY aAY MANTon
A GRACEFUL GOWN OF FoUlARD.

GUARDS fresr than the and neves oss fashionab As they make exceedingly 0se well attractive the fact welcome Here model which sminenty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02

For the medium sire wfi be requirsd, for the bloase 3 yards of matssiai 2i, 2K yards 27 or " yzrds ~ inches vide with # yard oi tucked net, N yard of plain net foe the drapery, 3K yards of lace and fL yards Of
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
DEAT THS.

 AsHWoRTH In this clty. october &. DOS, very suddenly. Susie c. Smith. wife of George Ashworth, aged % years.
 Prayers al her late residence, No. HIS Qu'nnipac avenue on sunday, Octo- ber n at o'clock. lnterment In sou'hbridge Mass, Monday
 olO It GufON N-At Hartford, Conn, on Wednesday afternoon, October :. 90S, Franklin Gardner Guion. ot0 1t SLEW In this city, october 9. 1908. Ianc E Newhal wife of Levi W. Shew.
 Funeral services will be held at her late residence No 840 Whitney ave- nuo on Monday october i2. at ? o'clock Relatives and friends arc Invited ol0 II HOLT In this city, october 9 laOS, Eliza Barnes Holt, wife of George P Holt, aged q years months Funeral services will be held ht her late residence No 6s Clark street, Monday october 12 at 3 o'clock, Relatives and friends are invited RAMSDElTs- In this city, October s, 1908. Cornella Ramsdell Funeral services will be held at Lewis & Mnycock's mortuary chapel, No. lilo Chapel street on Saturday aft crnoon at half past two o'clock. Friends are Invited to attend
 o10 It
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Gibbons, Home from London, Replies to Dr. McPhail's Declaration on Their
 Unhappiness,
DEFENDS THEIR PRINCIPLES
Says Foreign Critic Gets Distorted View of Our Social Life from Newspaper
 Scandals.

New York, Oct 9,-Cardinal Gibbons, in an interview published here today, made what might be called a corrective reply to pr. Andrew McPhail, who, in an article published in a London paper recently, was quoted as declaring that American women are idle and unhappy.
 American women of a certain class and limited number said His Em- hence, perhaps are the idlest and un- happiest in the world. refer to the possessors of eXorbitant wealth, some of whom have neither religious princi- pies nor domestic virtues to restrain them and employ their vast fortunes merely for the qualification of their passions But also there Is q portion of quietly and virtuously and against them and against our middle and poor CT classes the charge of idleness is ab- solutely unfair"
 Cardinal Gibbons went on 10 say that the foreign critic of America gets a from the scandals and diyorces he reads in the newspapers, never seem | ing to be aware of tho fact of a mill lion happy women which never get in- 10 print The really good women of America whose lives are actuated hy sound principles" he continues, that Is, the majority of them, never get in- to the society that the foreigner sees, He draws his unfavorable conclusions from a few extraordinary women who spend their lives and wealth in the pursuit of mad and meaningless pleas ure Of them the foreign criticism of which you speak Is entirely just This should be deplored as much by Ameri cans as by foreigners"
 The interviewer told the cardinal that Dr. McPhal likens the woman who works to a trick dog and the car dinal replied that he admired the wo- man who works,
 But that is grave economical problem which would not discuss off hand" he added.
 The boys of Brooklyn college today received the popes blessing through the medium of the cardinal The car dinal visited the college at the solclta- tion of lis president, Father OConnor. He assured the boys that as pioneer students of the institution they had responsibility and he hoped each and every one of them would live up to the high ideals of the college
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Apricot Brandy

We sell ' different and dis tinct Brands of Apricot Brandy. On 'open" orders, |. c. when selec. ton is lelt to our judgment { a not unusal occurrence we send
 "Bols Apricot Likeur" because it's quality is right, the bottles hold the same quantity, and the price is considerably lower than any other standard brand that we handle. Apricot Brartiy has two points worth considering. Its good and it's fashion able.
 Bols Apricot (larpe b0ttle)
 I.5O
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
We do not claim

that the Sweet Brier segar is the equnl of all expensive scgar hut we DO claim that any lover of good tobacco can get thorough smoking enjoy mpnt from thc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
SPECIAL UMBRELLA
SALE

There are rainy days ahead of you and if you are not protected With good umbrella you may have suit or hat spoiled. Here is your opportunity to provide yourself with proper protection against the elements at little cost.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
REEB REEBaHuRHHRNBN}its8RnHaEBAa s C otCh
 Whistles
bp Me Case

may be had here at quite a price saving over the single bottle rate. For inStance:-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Mems Umbrellas. steel rod and paragon frames. guaranteed fast black cov- CTS and natural handles. value $l.00 each. special 79c,
 Mems Si.50 Umbrellas, special $l,l9.
 Mems S2.25 Umbrellas made of fine American tai feta, natural wood handles. special Sl.75.
 Mems S4.oo and S4.5o Silk Umbrellas, natural and silver trimmed handles, special $500.
 Mems Fine SIX Umbrel- las. beautiful handles, plain and fancy, values $500 and S6.0o. special S4.oo.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

The annual church supper was held
 in the chapel last evening at 6;30 o'clock. Three tables were filled with the older members and the waitresses and young people filled nearly two more. This annual supper Is always well patronIzcd by tho members. The annual meeting followed at the church
 at 7,i5 Tho report of the pastor was prefac-d by a little talk regarding the
 capacity of the chapel 1t being stated
 that it was too small 10 accommodate
 the members, as was made apparent
 by the number present last evening
 The pastors report showed a net gain
 of 37 members during the year The
 Sunday school superintendent's report
 showed that there had been a marked Improvement during the year The sys- tenn of giving pins to those having a
 perfect attendance has proved very
 satisfactory. The report of tho secre- tary and treasurer followed Other re-
 ports were: Benevolent contributions
 Foreign Missionary society treasurer
 of same society Home Missionary sec retary and treasurer secretary and treasurer of Y r. $. c r., secretary and treasurer of the w. C. r T., sec-
 retary of the Busy Bees, secretary and treasurer of Wayslde Cleaners -ecre-
 tary and treasurer of Woman's Aid so- ciety, Ladies of Cradle Roll These
 were all accepted and were most sat isfactory. The report from Mr Rowly, captain of the Boys Military brigade to those interested in the organization Next in order was the election of ofl-
 cers which resulted as follows Super lintendent of Sunday school John Sco- vile assistant superintendent $. F.. l Dhhlo IT,. librarian Ellsworth E..
 Cowles; secretary and treasurer, T. II.
 Thompson; standing committee, II c. Nickerson, r. l.. Coleman: custodian of 1 benevolent contributions, Miss Clara 1 Street A motion was made and car-
 ricd that a rising vote of thanks be extended to r. E. Street for his faith f1l service during his many years as Sunday school superintendent. Remarks
 were made by the pastor and a unani- nous vote was accorded the retiring l superintendent. A vacancy being caua.
 ed hy tho death of one of the deaoons,
 ballot was taken to fill the position l This resulted in the election of Herbert l C. Nickerson No further business be-
 ing in order the meeting closed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
woMaN's GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

St Louis. oct a,-Mrs W. F. An- derson of ChCicago, representing the llinsdale club, won the Western Wom- en's golf championship here to-day. She defeated Miss Grace Semple of the St Louis Country club, 3 up and to play
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
EAST HAVEN.

Special JourDRl-C Courier News ScrNlcel
 The business meeting Of the Ladies Aid society that was to have been held at the home of Mrs, samuel Chdsey, was postponed for week and win then he held in the chapel Wednesday af- ternoon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

pr. F. J Lyman left yesterday af- tenoon for Hadlcy, Mass. where he is to remain until Sunday with his wife who is at the home of her par ents.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Mrs Albert Page spent several days this week in Hartford enjoying the festivities of the bridge dedication She was Joined Wednesday night by MT Page both returning Thursday even- ing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Mrs Ehcn C, Sage has returned from Meridcn, where she was in attendance at the Baptist convention,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Children's School Um- brellas. for boys and girls. value soc. special 39c.
 Women's Umbrellas cov- cred with fine piece dyed American taffeta, natural wood and gun metal. horn and pearl handles: values Sl.50 and Si.75, special Si.0O.
 Women's S Umbrellas, made to sell for S2,50, special Sl.75.
 Women's Umbrellas, cov- cred with fine silk gloria. plain handles, value S3.50. special S2.5o.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Miss Martha Pardee who has been enjoying a vacation in East Hdddam, returned yesterday, reporting de- liehtful time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Mrs. Chester E Whittlesey of Wal lingford was in town last evening to attend the annual church supper, being the guest of Mrs, D. ] Clark
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
The Cream of Green
 Sweet Corn.

KORNLliT Is moi, as many people think. canned corn, It is the pulp of the kernel of the finest sweet corn. put up when the corn Is In the height of it's milk. The process to which the corn Is subjected removes the skin and leaves nothing but the creamy pulp of the kernel. For gems, frittcrs. soups and croquettes this delicious and nu. tritious food product cannot he sur passed
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
Gathered Here and There

Did the teacher laugh at him? Not at all. She
IN the English that he knew.
one day last May came upon a young teacher
down there in the Ghetto country girl she was,
not long in the city-and she was chirping away
70 the children about spring. Did they know that
spring had come?
They stared. dull and unresponsive. Down there
among the brick walls, what did they know Of
spring.
90 Don't your fathers or mothers ever talk about
spring? she persisted.
They shook their heads. Then one small boy
held up grirny hand.
% Teacher I know Wen springs come he piped
Listen, children the teacher said Ky
Schlinsky Is going to tell US how he knows when
spring is here
- I know it's spring wen de swingin' doors is put
on de beer saloons, said ky. proudly.
Again did the teacher laugh? OF course not
He bright BOY, ky. He lived up 70 his lights
and told the truth about what he saw and all he
needed was teacher to commend him.
another youthful teacher came to me ore-day
with a Mortified look What did I think Benny
S-hlumsky had said? She had told the BOYS 20
make figures in their copy books and Benny had
presently looked Up with face all pencil marks
and beTilderment.
90 Teacher he had said. plaintivey, how tn
h q yeh make skies?
Well is 1t strange that Benny SchlumsIy talks
that way? 1t is the language of the streets and
how much Of his life is lived in the streets
thar. in the school,
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
FOR LOWER CABLE RATES.
Canadian Says They Are Bound to
Come Dozen.

Rodolphe Lemieux, the Postmaster General in
the Canadian Cabinet said yesterday as he was
abo;t to 90 tc Canada following his arrival from
Europe on Monday night, that cheaper rates for
cable messages across the Atlantic near at
hand.
The reform has been accomplished on the Pa
cif1c' declared Mr. LemeUx, and 1t will soon
come about on the Atlantic"
Mr.. Lenicux said the movement had recommend
ed itself to influential interests in the United States
also but he would say whether or not this
government had been, or would be. approached by
Canada or Great Britain in the matter However
he said it was regarded significant when Am
bassador REID. a dinner given for Mr.. Leulieux
in London declared in q semi humorous way that
the United States would not stand by IDLY and see
Canada enjoy alone what he described would be the
great boon OF low cable rates to Europe.
If the cable companies would make the reductions
that would satisfy tne governments, according TO
Mr.. Lenieux then there would be no new cable
laid across Atlantic and he believed that that
was what likely to happen. He believed
state owned cable across the Atlantic If it should
become necessary to lay one, undoubtedly would be
as successful and satisfactory in every way as the
Pacific cable from Canada TO Australasia.
AEr Lemieux said the demand the Atlantic
cable companies which expected to come to
decision this spring not for an arbitrary rate
of twOpence, namely four cents word. 1t had
been proposed, instead that messages be divided
into several classes, such urgent serni-urgent
and deferred for instance and charged for accord
ineIy.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
HocH FREES ALLEGED PATRICIDE.
Kansas Governor Pardons John Collins, Con-
victed on Oircnmstantial Evidence

Topeka. Kan. Dec Ex-Governor Hoch to-day
pardoned John Collins serving a life sentence
in the Kansas State penitentiarv for the murder
his father. J s Collins, well-to-do real estate
and insurance man of this city in May. 1895 Col
lns Will be free Christmas Day.
The Collins case was one of the most remark
able criminal cases in this part Of the West Col
Inns was student at Kansas University at the
time Of his fathers death He was convicted upon
the testimony of three negroes, ali of it being cir
cunlstantial At the trial the set up the plea
that Collins in love with Miss Francis Bah
cock Young woman Of Lawrence, Kan. and that
he planned the killing of his father that he might
obtain the life insurance which the senior Col
lns carried upon his life. One of the negroes has
since written a book asserting that the testimony
of the three negroes was a part of a plan by enc
mics of Collins to ruin him The elder Collins was
found dead in bed one morning after visit TO his
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