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The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
H STORY.

THE heavenward look is the only
i cure for pessimism. Hopeless are
human conditions, useless are human
struggles, when God is counted out of
the reckoning. A few years ago a
worker in the slums of New York took
her own life because the struggle
against the conditions of poverty and
crime seemed so utterly hopeless and
vain. She needed the h~eavenward
look to dispel the darkness and give
her a vision of hope. So do we all.
Micah had passed through Jerusa.
lem that day, and as he had journeyed
he had spoken Gods message to the
people-warning, pleading, threaten
ing. And now in solitude alone with
the evening shadows closing in around
him he sat without the city's gate
deep in thought. And there was much
for him to think about, as there is al
ways for the one who observes keen
ly and feels deeply.
There was the message God had
given him for his people. There were
the sights and sounds he had wit
messed that day and all the days be-
fore since he was old enough to re-
member. There were the dangers he
knew were threatening the nation
from without. And thought of all
these things surged through his soul
like a flood that night, and drove him
to the verge of dependency.
Faithfully and earnestly he had de-
livered his message. 1t had come to
him from God and he had spoken it
with the confident assurance that
spoken faithfully it would accomplish
that whereunto God had sent it. He
recalled the time when the spirit of
God first came upon him and how it
seemed as though his heart would
burst with it's message, and he had
gone out in holiness and proclaimed
the word from one end Of the land to
another.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11

ing as my assistant at the time. One
day in May, 1905, my assistant and l
were both in the infirmary yard, when
q strange dog came limping in on
three legs; the fourth was hanging.
He was of the fox-terrier type, but by
no means a beauty. He was quite
alone and unattended. | caught the
dog, and found that he had a bad
comminuted fracture of the left fore
leg. | suggested that we should set
it, but my assistant said it was some
trick on some ones part to get his
canine surgery done on the cheap,
and drove the dog away. We had
neither of us ever seen the dog be-
fore, and are certain he had never
previously been treated in the infrm-
airy. Next day, when l opened my
surgery door, the dog was sitting on
the step, holding his paw up most
pitifully, and my foreman smith SAYS
that when he opened the yard gates
before six a. M. he was waiting out
side quite by himself, and as soon as
he opened the gate he ran in and
took up his position on the surgery
steps and would not move. This time
my assistant was not in the yard, and
| did what l would probably have
done the previous day had he not been
present. 1 dressed his wounds and
set the leg, put it in splints, and band
aged it up, the dog sitting On a chair
with no n holding him and with
out making a sound. AS soon as | had
finished-and it took some time-I
gave him a drink of milk and some
sneat, and he went away on his own
accord. l have never seen him since,
nor did | ever hear to whom he be-
longed; but from his look and condi-
ton | would say he belonged to poor
people. 1t seems incredible that a dog
should have known where to come
when he had certainly never been on
the premises before, as he was only
a young dog. Could he have read
the name-plate?
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
ETTE.

Universal peace shall prevail
some day. This is Gods word.
Micah the prophet believed it
in his day nearly 5000 years ago
when God gave him the marvel
u vision of a worldwide peace,
and how much more ought we
to believe it in this day, when
there is a rising tide of senti-
ment in every orner of the
globe in favor Of universal peace,
when great national and inter-
national congresses are being
held for the sole object of work.
ing it out in a practical way by
means of arbitration agreements,
and the curtaiIment and even
abandonment of national arma-
ments.
But in spite of the waste Of
billions of dollars worth of
treasure, in spite of the feverish
anxiety of nation to arm against
nation, the time is surely COM
ing when navies and battle air
ships-if they are perfected be-
fore that time-and all the par
aphernalia of war, will be put
upon the scrap heap.
Then the nations shall not learn
war any more. Human skill and
learning which are now being
turned to the perfection of war
equipment will then be diverted
into channels through which
shall flow rivers of blessing to
all the nations.
Just think of the vast ener-
gies which are nov being ex-
pended in the maintenance and
perfection Of military equip
ment, and just think what it
would mean for world better
ment if all this vast energy was
turned to the perfecting of the
arts of peace.
1t is coming, because God hath
declared it!
But how? Not by the strength
of mans argument. Human
reasoning can never subdue the
spirit of the nations, and make
of m brotherhood all the peo-
piles of the earth.
But God can. And more and
more as man comes to let God
rule over him and the kingdom
of heaven is spread throughout
the earth by just SO much will
the day Of universal peace be
brought nearer. When "God
shall judge among many peo-
pie, and rebuke strong nations
afar Off that is, when the ma
tons and peoples of the earth
learn to hear and obey Gods
voice-then shall peace roll over
the earth like a flood and swords
will be beaten into ploWshares,
and spears into pruning hooks.
God hasten the day.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Mr.. ~Funny-Lookinq.

together correctly. To make him, get
a piece of cardboard 10x7 inches.
Fasten the outer edges together with
mucilage. Then make two holes in
the sides wherein to stick two card
board arms, with hands on the ends.
These arms and hands are first drawn
on the cardboard and then cut cut.
Now draw a comical face on the cylin-
drical part and the bottom of
the cardboard cylinder with a round
piece of muslin, gluing it on securely.
Drop a big marble or small ball into
the inside and place the funny mani
kin IN a slightly slanting table. The
marble rolling about will make "Mr.
Funny-Looking" a ridiculous object.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
u the Dean.

One of Dean Swift's friends sent
him a fish by a lad. The boy burst
into the room, exclaiming very unpo-
litely:
"My master sends you a fish,"
"That is not the way a gentleman
should enter" reproved the dean. You
sit here in my chair while l show you
how to mend your manners"
When the boy vas seated the dean
went out. Then the dean knocked at
the door, bowed low and said:
"Sir, my master sends his kind com
pliments, and hopes you are well, and
begs you to accept a small present"
Indeed" replied the boy, return
him my best thanks, and there is a
shilling for yourself"
The dean, caught in his own trap,
laughed heartily and gave the boy Q
half-crown for his ready wit.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
The Pillows Went Flying About.

and spoilt it all. He jumped on
Eric's bed, knocked him down and
stood on him, and was just banging his
pillow at Bertie-who came up to help
Eric-when somehow it slipped out of
his hand and knocked the clock off the
mantelpiece and broke it. Eric's
father came upstairs and was very
angry, and everybody was glad when
Jack went back to school and could
play with boys bigger and stronger
than himself.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Got The Wronq Girl.

After being married a year, a young
man named Hahn, living at Volosca,
Dalmatia, discovered the other day
that he had not married the girl he in
tended. When he proposed to her he
mistook her for her twin sister, who
so resembles her that they can
scarcely be distinguished apart. He
did not realize his error until he be-
gan calling her by her Christian name
instead Of by the terms of endear-
ment he had hitherto used.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
poecIE WENT TO THE DOCTOR.
Injured Brute Showed Human IntelIi
gence in Securing Help.

A well-known veterinary surgeon,
who does not wish his name published
tells the following story and vouches
for its truth: You ask me what ]
consider to be the most notable and
authentic instance of canine intelli.
gence that has come under my obser-
walton. The following last is abso-
lutte truth and occurred shortly after
| purchased my present practice. The
former owner of the practice was act.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Mud for His.

Yeast-It is said if the real estate
of Manhattan island were divided
equally among its inhabitants, each
individual would w 1920 worth, &C.
cording to the assessed value.
Crimsonbeak-And | suppose it would
just be my luck to get my share all
in mud!
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
A Royal Retort.

When Prince George of Wales, then
a m~idshipman, was going round the
world with his late brother, he attend
ed a ball I'M night at Rio. Observing
that the prince danced with the pretti-
est girls and neglected the daughters
of the bigwigs, his elder brother chided
him.
You go and sit down and whistle
God save your grandmother, and let
me alone!" was the princes retort.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Riddle.

I went into the woods and got it;
I sat down to look for it; the more ]
looked for it the less ! liked it, and
not being able to find it came away
with it. Ans. A thorn in the foot.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Takes Hold and Lifts lin

eff you wish to grow fat, strong and
healthy, get rid of the impurities in
your system by using Simmons
Sa~rsaparilla. 1t lifts you up-keeps
you well, and makes the old world
look cheerful
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11

Yes, Alonzo, it's easy to persuade a
girl to play the piano in public if she
has a new ring on one of her fingers.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
MR.. FUNNY-LOOkING,
Queer Old Fellow Will DO Many Funny
Stunts.

This queer-looking man can be made
the cause of lots of fun if he is nut
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11

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Eharterhouse So. Paris, 5, Rue de Ia Paix Austria
Calcutta China, Hong Kong Drug Co; Japan,
Nlaruya, LID, Toxic; Russia, ,Ferrein, Moscow;
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
RJ-Post-free, Cuticura Book ON Care of the Skin.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11
Practical Points.

David was a fine example of Christ's
parallels of the talents and the pounds.
Faithfulness in lesser things is the
only way to higher and better things.
David was now hearing the Lords
well done, good and faithful SER
want; thou hast been faithful over a
few things, I will make thee ruler over
many things" Matt. 25:21).
To be king over ourselves. HE that
ruleth his own spirit is greater than
be that taketh a city"
A Syrian proverb runs, Escape
from self Is better than escape from .
ion"
The Tupelo journal., 1908-09-11

Scripture Authority-Book Of MI
cab, especially 4:1-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
CREW WAS SAVED
But Two wasied Schooner Pounded on Rocks UuiII She
 Filled Wiih Water.

Chatham, Mass, Nov 2S.---In att tempting to round Monomoy Point, to-day, the two masted schooner Florence A of Rockland. lumber laden, from Bangor to New Bedford, was driven upon the west side of the Handkerchief shoal by wind and tide, where she pounded until her seams opened and she filled with water. Her crew of five men were brought ashore by life savers from Monomoy Point, after all hands had worked in vain for hours to get the vessel afoat.
 The patrol of the station had seen the schooner near the shoal about l2;3O. a. m. and burned warning, torches. Even as he was doing this a signal from the vessel indicated that she had struck
 In half gale and heavy surf Cap tain Kelly and his crew got away in their boat. Three miles of hard row. ing them alongside the schooner. Both the schooners crew and the life savers worked to get the crafc afioat, but every moment the seams of the vessel were opening and at 6:3O when she was full of water her captain abandoned her.
 The Florence A. left Bangor early in the week for New Bedford. The vessel was built in Cherryfield, Me, in 1890, and was 120 tens net. Her present hailing port is Rockland.
 The life savers expressed the opin- ion to-day that the vessel could not be saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
Claims Against Pritchard Estate.

AS Commissioners Attorneys Me- Mfr and Humel heard evidence this afternoon on claims against the es- tate of the late George Pritchard who lived on the Wolcott road. He was Sl when he died about a year ago. The claims and claimants are his daughter, Eliza J. Walker. $33O.76 for services as housekeeper and care and board and his brother and ad- ministrator, Edwin S. Pritchard, for note for $150 with interest since 1897, services as administrator $37S and balance to make in all $622.17. It seems that some time before he died MT Pritchard gave the most oe his property to his children, exclu- sive of Mrs Walker and Edwin. His estate is worth about $1,00O. The administrator testified that only for the money he paid out for the old mans board during the last few years of his life he would have been badly of, as he did not think that in view of all he did for him his father had treated him fairly Decision as usual, was reserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
CITY NEWS.

New stock of "Cantripum" overalls soc at Upson, Singleton & Cos.
 Mrs William Lynch of Beacon street is visiting relatives in New York.
 There will be prizes given to the most graceful skaters at the Casino tonight.
 William Slavin of Villanova col lege is spending a few days at his home on Hamilton avenue
 Joseph Murray, student at the New York law school, is spending the vacation at his home on South street.
 Concert and dance tonight at Buckingham hall by Fulton's Ameri- can band. All the latest musical selections.
 The funeral of the late Joseph Baer vii be held from the family res idence on Piedmont street to the Si- monsville Methodist church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 There was a bad change in the condition of Mrs Edith French this morning and for some time her case was considered critical. This after noon at the hospital she was said to be much better.
 City Clerk W. H. Sandland is in receipt of a communication from l. M. Nocehong of the Vulcan Inciner- aeor plant of Boston, stating that he vii be here Monday to expatiate be- fore the board of public works on the merits of his plant.
 The executive committee of the Swedish American Republican State league will meet in this city this evening The officers and members will make addresses at the banquet (which will be held at the Hotel Con- necticut. Governor-elect Lilley is expected to be present.
 Clyde Fitch, the noted playwright, in company with Edward Simonds and w. r. Carley was in town to-day. This evening they will witness the production of MT Fitch's new farce, "The Blue Mousse" which will ba produced at Polls. They came to town in the playwright's big Pack l ard car.
 While playing around a bonfire ! near her home at 1S4 Railroad Hill street an Italian girl five years of age stumbled and fell into the | flames. She was so badly burned and though Dr Dwyer did all that was possible for her. it is feared she will succumb to her injuries. She was taken to the hospital. John MeGrath of East Main and William Kenney of Oak street re. turned home to-day from Kent where they had been hunting for couple of days, bringing with them 52 rab. bits, 26 cartridges and 12 gray squir rels. Last night they encountered 2 wild cat and for time they were busy saving their dogs from 1t. | attacked the dogs at sight and ther made a jump for Kenneys throat l While it was in the air McGrath sho it through the neck, but even then i fought desperately and the huntsmer were pretty well tired out when thu wild animal ceased to breathe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
WOMAN CONFESSES
Watched nas Inbale Chloroiorm -Laier Found With Skull
 Crushed.

Belleville, Ill, Nov 2S.-Miss Mel. lie Norton last night confessed to Chief of Police Selsgen and Prosecut- ing Attorney Tecklenburg, how she sat on the cot upon which lay Peter Waeltz and watched the old man slowly sank into inconsistencies Saturday night while Sydney Baker, her sweetheart, held handkerchief saturated with chloroform. over Waeltz's mouth and nostrils.
 The next morning Waeltz's body was found at the foot of the stairs with his skull crushed. Baker has disappeared. A warrant Is out charging him with murder.
 The confession was made to the prosecuting attorney and the chief of police late last night. Waeltz was well to do farmer and when last seen by his friends had $75 with him.
 According to the story of Miss Morton the chloroform incident oc- cured about g o'clock Saturday night. A short time later she left the two men and at II o'clock was joined by Baker who told hei that Waeltz and he had fallen down stairs while Baker was assisting the older man. Waeltz was found al the foot of the stairs Sunday morning with his neck broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
BORN IN WATERBURY.
Aged Seymour Man Passed Away
 Last Evening.

Seymour, Nov 28.--L. T. Wooster, one of Seymour's oldest and most honored residents, died here late yes- terday. He has been in failing health for some time, but the end came unexpectedly. He was born in Waterbury 7S years ago and was the seventh in descent from Edward Wooster, who came to America from England in 1880. He was employed at the Coe Brass Go in Torrington for eight years. Later he engaged in the manufacturing business in An sonia. He is survived by widow and three daughters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
loo MEN IN MINE
Took Fire To-day and An ExpIo- sion Followed ln Inc Model
 Town ef WarlaDia

Pittsburg, Nov. 2S.-The Pitts burg-Buffalo Coal company's mine at Marianna near here, is on fire. An explosion occurred about 11:30 and relief has been sent An official of the company says that at the time of the explosion there were more than two hundred men in the mine, but he did not know the full extent of the casualties. Marianna, which was built few months ago, is con- sidered the model minng town of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
Cashier Indicted Also.

| Pittsburg, Pa, Nov 2S.--A verdict ,of guilty as indicted was returned Dy ,tthe jury in the United States court to-day in the case of c. E. Mullln, cashier; R. K. Hissen, president or the defunct Farmers and Merchants National bank of Mount Pleasant, Pa, and E. H. Steinman, former president of the Acme Lumber Go. The indict- ment charged Cashier Mullin with misapplying funds of the bank ana Hissem and Steinman with aiding and abetting him. The shortage 1t Is alleged amounted to $140,00O.
 A motion for new trial will De made.
 Chicago, Nov 2S.--Judge Kohlsaat of the federal court yesterday gave / decree in favor of the Western Life indemnity company for s2oO,' 900 against General George w. Moulton, it's president and Edward l. Rosenfeld fromer manager as well as a decree for $125,000 against VII liam H. Grey. who preceded Rosen- field as manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
MAxIMs BY ROCKEFELLER.
Richest Man Says the Very Poor Are
 the Most Generous.

New York, Nov. 28.-John D. Rocke- feller appears as philosopher and maker of maxims in an article in the Worlds Work. He says:
 Probably the most generous people in the world are the very poor. who assume each others burdens in the crises which come so often to the hard pressed.
 The novelty of being able to purchase anything one wants soon passes, because what people most seek cannot be bought with money.
 These rich men we read about in the newspapers cannot gratify the pleasures of the palate beyond very moderate bounds. since they cannot purchase a good digestion, and they cannot lavish very much money on fine raiment for themselves or their families without suf- fering from public ridicule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
ELEPHANT LOOSE.
Broke Out of Hippodrome and Ran
 Through Streets.

Through Streets.
 New York, Nov 2S.-The antics of d tiny pig so frightened a four ton elephant to-day that he broke away from his keepers at the Hippodrome crashed through several stout doors and started on a wild run through the crowded streets towards the East river. Between Second and Third avenues, he plunged into the en- trance of tenement house, smash ing the doorway to pieces and trotted through the long hallway and out in to the rear yard. ell then started on wild rampage through the back fences, After going through half a dozen of those frail structures, the keeper finally got rope around one of his legs and made the rope fast to clothes pole. It was necessary to bring thre other elephants from the Hippodrome to quiet the beast, after which he returned to his quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair saturday and Sunday: light to mod crate west to southwest winds.
 A disturbance central this morn Ins in Texas is producing cloudy and rainy weather in the southwestern sections and in the lower Mississippi valley.
 .tn area of high pressure over the Ohio valley Is producing cool, pleas ant weather in the central and east eru sections. The temperature east of fhe Mississippi river Is above
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
Raining in Manila.

Manila, Nov 2S.-A heavy down pour of rain continued here all day, seriously interfering with the pro- gramme of the recetpion to the men of the Atlantic fleet. A brave af- tempt was made to carry out the elab- crate programme of the military hip podrome which was the feature of the days entertainment. but the par ticipants in the various events were drenched and the grounds converted into a veritable morass rendering 1t impossible to continue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
ROB POWDER HOUSE
Boys Alleged Confession Startles the
 People of Shelton.

Shelton, Nov 2S.-Through the al- legged confession of three boys, aged ', g, and 12 years respectively, to the burglary of powder magazine near here, the police claim they have one of the most remarkable cases of child crime on record. The boys, two Crapulicio brothers, and g, and Dominica Repka, 12, were cap tured to-day, the police claim. with 20 pound key of powder which they took from the magazine after breaking into 1t yesterday, at the risk of exploding the thousands of pounds of dynamite and powder stored there. The police state that the boys also confessed to breaking into the magazine three weeks ago and carting away 25 pounds of dyn- amite. Their desire for the explosive is a mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
Vessel Was the San Pablo.

Manila, Nov 2S.-It has been learned that the name of the coast ing vessel which was lost during the storm of San Fernando yesterday was the San Pablo, not the Ponting, as at first reported. Fourteen of the survivors of the disaster have been picked up and it is no westimated that seventy-fiye persons were drowned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
State Treasurers Report.

Hartford, Nov. 2S.-State Treas urer Patten issued to-day an abstract of his annual report, showing the re. ceipts and expenditures for the year ending September 30, 1908. The re- ceipts were, $3,S25, ,492.93 and the expenditures $4,741,549.S1. The bonded debt of the state is $S74,10O, whihc is $2,O00 less than in 1907. The net debt at the end of the year amounted to $54S,5S6.52.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
The Australians Won.

Melbourne, Australia, Nov 2S.-- The weather was brilliant and five thousand spectators were present to witness the games. The contests were hotiy fought, the Australian men taking the first two and the American men the second two. The third went to the Australians after an exciting battle by the score of 6 to 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-28
Powder Mill Explosion.

Acton, Mass, Nov 2S.-An explos- ion of powder in the No I Wheel" mill of the American Powder Cos plant in South Acton, which shook the country for many miles in all di- retcions, wrecked the No mill early to-day. No lives were lost. The damage is estimated to reach not more than $1,000. The cause of the explosion is not known.