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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29
CASTRO REPLIES
TO HOLLAND BY
HUSTLING ARMS
STILL ILL, BUT READY TO
RESIST FOE
SHOT AND SHELL LOADED TO
RECEIVE WARsHIPs
Dutch Vessels Leave Netherlands at
the Same Time as Note, and
Thre ats May Lead to
Conflict

~ ARACAS, Venezuela, oct. 2S.-Ve-
nezuela expects war with Holland.
~ President Castro answered on
October 12 the second note from the
Netherlands government, which fixes
the date of November 1 for revocation
of the trans-shipment decree of May
ID, but it was not until the following
day, October 13, that Venezuela's anX-
iously awaited reply was delivered into
the hands of Baron Won Zickendorff,
the German minister, who is in charge
of Dutch interests.
DR.. Paul, minister for foreign affairs,
closes his answer to Holland by saying
that as an interruption of diplomatic
exchanges exists between the Neither
lands government and Venezuela. and
as the Venezuelan government desires
to arrive at an amicable arrangement
he asks the government of Holland TO
send to Caracas a confidential agent
with powers and instructions to settle
all pending differences.
Answer Expresses Surprise
Venezuela's answer expressed sur
prise at and called inexplicable the fact
that Holland, after having admitted IN
its note the perfect right of Venezuela
to issue the rans-shipment decree, at
the same time asked for its revocation
and simultaneously made the threat
that it would no longer consider to be
of force the protocol of 1894 unless said
decree were revoked by November /.
The protocol signed at The Hague
August 20, 1894, by the special COM
missiofier of Venezuela, Gen. Garcia,
and the Dutch government, was Tor
the purpose of re-establishing the re-
latjon of friendship between the two
nations, which had been severed for
nineteen years. :,
Nv it Venezuela agreed to drop all
claims against Holland and Holland
agreed to prevent conspiracy and fili-
clustering expeditions.
Holland Sends Warships
Holland makes no further threat in
her note. but the fact that two Dutch
warships left Holland at the same
time as the note and are now lying
in the harbor of Curacao. has been
interpreted here to be direct threat
that force would be used November 1
to compel revocation Of the decree of
May IA.
President Castro has answered this
threat by making all necessary naval
and military preparations to meet any
reasonable contingency and shells for
the large coast defense guns on the
La Guaira mountains were carried up
to the mountains last week.
Everything is in readiness in case
Holland prefers to send the warships
instead of the confidential agent asked
for by Venezuela.
The president, though very ill, is
as decided as ever to resist
any use of force.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29
/. O. r. Elects officers

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2S.-The high court
of the Independent Order of Foresters
Southern California district, at its ses-
sion at Coronado this evening elected
the following officers: S. H. Redden,
Fresno, high vice chief ranger; S. G..
Dunkerly, Los Angeles, high secretary;
C. b. Fischer, Burbank, high treasurer;
S. j. Quint, Los Angeles, high ply
sician; j. b. Hanna, Cotton, high coun-
cillor; N. c. Pedley, Pomona, and W..
c. Smith, Santa Barbara, high auditors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29
Accused of Kidnapping

SEATTLE, Oct 2S.-Capt. A. M.
Aber granted a concession by the
Alaskan Yukon Pacific exposition for
group Of Eskimo villages, win have
to answer to the Russian government
for the alleged kidnapping of colony
of natives from Anadire on the coast
of Siberia The Siberian natives We're
brought to Seattle a month ago and
are now in quarters on Hoods canal
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29
DEMOCRATS RECEIVE OVER
$4,000 TO AID CAMPAIGN

NEW YORK, Oct. 2S.-The announce
ment was made by the Democratic ma
tional committee that campaign contrl-
buttons aggregating over $4,000 We're
received at the New York headquarters
on October 27. The list made public
this afternoon shows that the sum Of
$37, 900 was contributed by Herman Rid
der, treasurer of the national commit
tee, and his three sons. The list is as
follows: $1,000.
New York-Herman Ridder. $4,000;
Victor F. Ridder, $4,000; -ernard III. Rid
der, $4,000: Joe e. Ridder, $4,000; Michael
Togerty. $1,000; Morgan ]. O'Brien, $500;
Robert G.. Monroe, $1,000.
Pennsylvania. f. O'Donnell. 800.
Missouri-Edward r. Goltra, $4,000.
braska-W. A. Woodward, 5000.
Delaware Willard Salisbury. $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29
If you want a direct primary

If you want a direct primary
law vote for assembly consti-
tutional amendment No. 3. A
great popular vote for that
amendment will be notice of
your demand for the redemp-
ton of pledges made by the
party bosses. The direct pri-
mary amendment will be at
the top of the last column on
the official ballot.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-29

as chairman to in
troduce the Demo-
cratic leader the
great crowd that
packed the hall
where the meeting
was held arose to a
man and cheered
enthusiastically.
Although L am
not connected with
politics" Mr.. Hill
said, ST reiterate
that I am heartily
in favor of the
election of the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30

ploy; at 30 you could have ridden on
the first train ever propelled by
steam; at 3S you might have lighted
your pipe with the first match that
was ever made Chat is, if you smok-
ed); at 3S you could have crossed the
Atlantic on the first seafaring YES
sci that ever plowed the bosom of the
deep; at A you could have heard the
tick of the first battery that ever sent
message over the wires. With the
exception of astronomy you would
have seen almost every modern
science which blesses the world to.
day.
Among the great blessings which
came to us in the nineteenth century
is a higher conception of individual
freedom. Until the nineteenth cen.
fury it was understood that man was
made for the government, or that he
was the creature of a king. In the
nineteenth century is was learned that
.SS'Si hhiCht was lOI man ana tlat
kings were the creaturts of the peo-
pie.
At the beginning of the nineteenth
century almost all nations legalized
slavery; at the end all nations were
free in the eighteenth century it was
not at all uncommon for an English
man to sell his wife In the nine
teenth and twentieth she is finding
her proper sphere in the world. To-
day she moves in advance Of man and
Is pioneer of nobler thoughts than
man has ever achieved. In temper
ance she is the Columbus, the Daniel
Boon, the pioneer. To her the IA
therhood of God and the brotherhood
of man is real. with this inspiration
she moves forward and will never re-
turn until she comes to lay her splen-
did wreath upon the altar of a better
civilization.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30

The first schedule fer the passenger
service was one train each way every
day and it was some time later before
the schedule was increased. At that
time Meridian was a town of not
more than four thousand persons so
some idea may be gained as to the
growth of the city during the period
of twenty-five years, jus. closed.
The first passenger train left the
passenger station which at that time
was situated on the ground just be-
tween the present station and Twenty
second evenue.
Among some of the men who were
working for the company at that time
and who are still in it's employ are
Freight Agent Spencer Gray, ]. G..
Haugh, William Perry, Sr., and engi-
neer on the road, W. w. Logan, Sr.,
assistant ticket agent, Engineers
Frank Hawks, Frank Maxwell. and NJ.
Rowan, then roadmaster. but who is
now with the Mississippi Central road.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30
Northeastern Railroads
7wenty-Fyth Birthday

The following item from the Merid-
ian Star will be read with interest by
the people of Hattiesburg:
Very few persons in Meridian are
aware of the fact that just one week
ago Thursday, was the twenty-fifth an
niversary for the opening of through
passenger service on the Northeastern
read between Meridian and New Or
leans. On the morning of November
18th, 1883, the first through passenger
train was sent out from Meridian. For
some time previous to that date the
road had been open as far as Hatties-
burg, and trains were operated be-
tween Meridian and that point.
No celebration of any character
marked the occasion of the anniver-
sary but several of the old employees
of the road who are still working for
the company have recalled the event
and it has been much discussed among
them during the last few days.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30
Of the Ages;
March Of Civilization

The Daily News is permitted to
make the following beautiful extract
from Some Thanksgiving Thoughts, .
by Rev. D. G. Rawls of this city:
In viewing the progress of man, he
comes in sight in the Eastern World,
whether created in day or evolved
through the prehistoric ages. an I'M
seen hand raises the curtain and we
behold created intelligence pass un-
der moral law.
"In the day that thou eatest there
of, thou shalt surely die"
Since his steps have been noted his
tread has ever been westward. the
old world was the bud, the new world
is the bloom. The heavens declare
the glory of God, but the east has
ever offered man his bread Chron-
ologically God seems to have placed
time-locks upon the gateways of the
worlds progress. Look with me down
the ages and behold the sceptre of
power and conquest as it passes from
family to family, then from tribe to
tribe, from kingdom to kingdom ever
colored with the thought that Knight
is right" until we behold through the
dim mist, victory perching upon the
banner of the great Persian empire.
But the power and the glory were
not hers to keep, for when the time
was up, the great lock responded and
the sceptre passed from Persia to
Greece, from Greece to Italy, to Great
Britain, where the foothills of modern
civilization began.
If we were 1OS years old, we should
have seen much of the progress which
the world has made. Lets reckon you
were 10S years old when you were Z;
you saw the first steamboat and her
trial trip up the Hudson river. When
20, you would have seen the first iron
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30
China DEPENDS ON
This COUNTRY FOR
iron and STEEL
Hearst News Service.

Pekin, November 30.-As China
still depends upon foreign countries
for her supply of iron and steel, while
tae same time there are rich iron ores
in Shansi, the Board or Affairs has
decided to establish a big foundry
on the Chilhli-Shansi frontier. The
viceroy of Chilli has agreed to adj
vance certain sum of money to f.
nance the undertaking.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-30

DR.. w. A. Charping, Scientific OPP
tician, formerly at illus Jewelry
Store, has moved to the Carter build
ing, room 303. Call on him for your
optical work. 11-1S-tf
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01
WALLINGFORD.
Special Journnl-couricr New. servlce)

Special Journnl-C Courier News Service)
 Wallingford, Jan Sl.--Every seat was filled this afternon at the First Baptist church when Mrs. Asher spoke to women only. Rev. w. A. Spinney opened the service with a prayer. Then the entire audience, led by Mir. Pugh, sang Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown" Following the singing the congregation read the 23d Psalm led by Dr. Gralstaff. MT. Pugh sang very impressively, God Gave His Son For Me- Mrs. Asher took for her text the 10th Psalm, first three verses and in a very interesting manner gave an ad- dress to the ladies about her work and experiences amongst the saloons GOV ering over 800 in number during the past three years, including public places and questionable resorts. She had very attractive personality and held the attention of her large audi ence throughout.
 The factory service this noon were held at Factory L. c. s, Co. and were attended by large number. The eve ming services at the First Congrega. | tional church were attended by the largest audience of the campaign. The magnificent chorus of 200 voices ren. dered several selections in a most ex. cellent manner. The regular Walling- | ford chorus was augmented by over 10l singers from the Orange district, New Haven. The service was of rare inter, | est to all
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01
SOUTHINGTON.
Especial Journal-ccurier News ser,ice)

Especial Journal Courier News Service.)
 southington, Jan. Sl.-The annual meetings of many of the factories were held this week and proved that the industrial conditions of the town are not quite as bad as they are painted. In most cases dividends were declared, showing that the concerns are not bad ings of the Aetna Nut company was held yesterday. but on account of the financial stringency they decided that it would not be expedient to declare any dividends. The Blakeslee Forgir : company found affairs favorable enough to declare a per cent. devil dend. This company has been thriv- ing all the time while other factories have been suffering. They now have enough orders ahead to continue on the same schedule The Beaton & Corbin company will continue on the present schedule with plenty of orders on the books. The outlook at the Atwater Manufacturing company is much better this week and they will continue on their present schedule, as will also the Elmore Manufacturing company, which has received some very good or ders this week. The H. D. Smith com pany will start up Monday after shut down of one week to take the semi annual inventory. The Southington Cutlery, Woods Tool company and Clark Brothers are in god condition, and will continue on their present i schedule.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Congregational church Regular preaching service at 10;30 a. m; Sun day school, 12' m,. EpWorth league. 6:30 D. m preaching service. 7.30 D. m. MT, Bernhardt superintendent of the Yale mission. will give the thrill ing story of his life. twenty-two years of which was spent in states prison. Everyone should hear Mir. Bernhardt as his conversion is one of the most wonderful known.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

It was ladies night at Volunteer council. Royal Arcanum. on Thursday evening A large number of guests were present Downs orchestra furn- ished musical selections. Miss Julia Beach recited. and was obliged to re- spond 10 an encore. which she did, re citing a very pretty little selection en- titled The Coquette.' There were short and eloquent addresses by Ca mille Measeau. H. L Matthewson. the Rev. F. A. Sumner. and other promi- nent Arcanum members A delicious and elaborate collation was served. Carpet Bowls was enjoyed hy teams from the council, and this one was followed by team of ladies, who seemed to enjoy the game The thank of the council are due to the efficient committee for arranging the very pleasant evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01
Entertaincd at Whist

Mrs. ]. H. Buffum entertained the Fortnightly whist club at her home on Center street last evening Six tables were occupied and very pleasant eve ming was passsd by those present. Dur ing the evening refreshments were served. The prizes were awarded to the following: Mrs. George Jones, Mir William Talott, Mrs William H. Tal. colt. Mir. Roland Andrews. The guests prizes vents to Mrs. Frary Hale and MT Frank Wilkins.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

A class initiation will be feature in the local New England Order of Protection circles in March. There will be friendly rivalry between Montowese and Princess, the two lodges of the order in this place, as to which can initiate the greater number of candidates during the year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01
Mrs. Hart Dead.

Mrs Sara NJ Hart. died this morn ing at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. George Johns. 631 Center street She leaves five daughters Mrs A. Edell. Mrs. K. Tillou, Mrs. C. q. Mansfield Mrs. j. Nolan. Mrs. George Johns. and one son, Henry Hart The funeral will he held Sunday afternoon at 2:3o o'cock from the Advent church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The informal dance which was giv- en by M. P, Rice Hose company, No. ? at Music hall this evening proved to be one of the most enjoyable events of the season The affair was well patronzed and all who attended spoke in the highest terms of the same. Music was by Messrs Clapp and Ever cit and Mir. Sullivan prompted.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Superintendent Child announces that the water will be shut off some time during tomorrow, probably during the morning hours, from the houses On Cen ter street, east of Elm street, Martin avenue Pomeroy avenue and East Main street. for repairing of a leak on Cen ter street on the old main.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

A great amount of ice is being har- vested al Spring Lake this week. The ice is very thick and is of very fine quality with the exception of the top layer. On account of plentiful supply of ice and a good supply of cheap la bor ice should be sold rather reason ably next summer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

to 1, by the Red Men. The Knights Of Columbus had returned from defeat Ing Carmody council the night previous by similar score and little thought Of the gross defeat in store for them. This victory for the Red Men broke the tied score of the tournament.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

On Sunday evening. February q. Com. pany K will attend in a body the ser vices at St. Paul's church. That even ing Rev. John N Lewis. jr.. of Water. bury, chaplain of the Second infantry c, N. G., will deliver the sermon at the above church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The harvesting of ice at Beaver Brook is in progress. The ice is but six inches in thickness, but Fred E. Merwin prefers. to have ice of this thickness to none at all. Fifty tons were cut and stored on Thursday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

very pleasant masquerade ball was held in St. Georges hall, Stony Creek. Thursday evening. The event was in charge of a committee of la- dies consisting of Mrs. Sondergeld. Mrs, Lathen and Mrs J. Bowden
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Miss Laura, Sage, the daughter of MT. and Mrs A. T. Sage of the New Haven turnpike and Fred J. Crosby of Oranee, were married on Wednesday, by the Rev. MT Squires of West Haven. MT. Crosby, who is a member of the ice firm of Crosby Brothers in Milford. has many friends in the town
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

At St. James church, Sunday, Feb ruary ,, purifcation. blessed Virgin Mary; services, holy communion at 7:30 a. m; holy communion and ser mon at 10:30 a. m.. evening prayer and sermon at 7:90 D m,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

There was s large delegation of members from the Okenuck Tribe, Inn proved Order of Red Men. present on Thursday evening, at Mechanics hall. for the purpose of conferr.ng the chiefs bers of the tribe just formed in Nil ford The installation of officers was hold, and now one more fully fledged order is added to the long list of orders and lodges, existing in the town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Miss Kate Cannon was operated upon yesterday at St. Francis hospital. Hart ford, for appendicitis. Dr. Johnson per formed the operation, which was sue cessful one. though somewhat severe if Is reported. Her many friends here hope for her speedy recovery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The pool match which was played to- night between Mullen and Upson was of great interest. The game went i50 tournament Griffin defeated Burgess 80 n
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Captain James F. Hackett of Leete', Island was the guest last evening Q his sister Mrs. Jerry McEvoy of Ston, Greek.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Hon. F. L. Averill, who has been in sanitarium nearly year has been discharged and is again at his home in Branford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

leap year dance will be given at the Short Beach bowling alleys on Saturday evening, and quite number from the borough are planning, to at tend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01
CRAWFORD.

Especial Journal-Courier News Service ] Branford. Jan 31.-The Branford
 board of relief will hold it's session of this year at the town hall from a. m. to 5 D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The rainbow bazaar was brought to very successful close on Thursday evening. It was a very pleasant fair. all kinds of interesting features helping to make it very attractive. The pro- gram on Thursday included solos by Mrs. Lockwood of West Haven and Miss Wilcox of Milford, and selections by the Comedy quartet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Miss Margaret Gaffney of New Haven. who has been the guest of Miss Rose Gaffney returned home this evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Monday Edgar T. Clark will assume control of the coal office and business recently purchased from J. A Burge. It will he pleasure for the many patrons of this first class business to
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Miss Maude V. Wilcox is the week end guest of a friend in Brooklyn, and will return to her home on Monday evening"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Members of the order of the Knights of Pythias are planning for a ladies night in place of their regu- lar session next Monday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The Milldale w. C. T. U. will hold a social at the home of Fred Ellis next Tuesday evening The social was postponed from last Tuesday night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

James G. Palmer is caring for MT. Granniss of the firm of Upham & Granniss. the we'll known contractors of New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Miss Minnie Moulthrop of Water bury is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. John Frazer of the second district.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Yesterday afternoon the members of Columbia temple, K. |. E., held an chs joyable whist at the home of Mrs. Paul Sackett, of East Pearl street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Both Messrs. Bradley and Ward, the local ice dealers, expect to begin the harvesting of their crop early next week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The basketball game at the armory Saturday evening will be Battery A vs. Wesleyan 2d
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

An invitation was extended by the chaplain 10 the company to attend the services and last evening the comma nv voted to accept the invitation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Operations at the plant of the Red Granite company at Stony Creek were suspended Thursday in consequence of the severe cold
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The funeral of Patrick Monohan was was held from the Holy Trinity church this morning at ll:30 o'clock. with fun eral in the Holy Trinity cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

know that MT. Witterwell, who has been associated with the office for the past nine years, is to remain in the office
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The firemen enjoyed an oyster sup per at the hose house tonight A very interesting program was enjoyed also.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

The churches will hold their usual choir rehearsals this evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Mrs. Fred Woodruff of Rockville is the guest of her brother, J. B. Thomas of Montowese street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

County President Mccarthy of New Haven will be here Sunday afternoon, and will install the officers of Division No. 1. A. o. H.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Frank and John McGrail returned this evening from business trip tc New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

There will be a public auction on Sat- the home of the late Dr. Morton Grin nell The estate includes many acres of land and the Grinnell mansion
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

T. A. Coe expects to begin the fill- ing of his ice house at Stony Creek Monday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Mrs. Annie F. O'Brien of Brooklyn is spending few days with relatives here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

Rev. MT. Parker of Mystic has been called to the rectorship of St. Paul's church. He will assume duties a week from morrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-01

There was a very good attendance at the whist given by the U. M. T. club last evening.