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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
She Wanted to Know.

A little woman with wilton carpet foral designs on her hat came into the uptown Pennsylvania ticket office the other day and bought ticket for . point down the state.
 She gathered up her ticket and asked for little folder because it had pie lure on 1t in colors of girl waving goodby to somebody from the end of a train. Then she placed her ticket in- side her purse and the purse inside a little satchel and put the satchel inside her shopping bag. which she carried in a small alligator travelling bag. Just before she started out she inquired of City Passenger Agent Dillon. who had been waiting on her. How long be- fore my train starts% ...
 You'll just about have time to make It." Dillon told her Tt leaves the Union station in about seventeen niin- utes." ... ..
 Seventeen minutes" she repeated. "and is that by central time or eastern timeT-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
Penance For Discourtesy.

Nicholas l., czar of Russia, was the type of an absolute aristocrat. The succession of terrible wars which clouded his reign did not tend to soften his disposition or to render him less lmperious. But, rough and harsh as he was, Nicholas had measure Of ehivalry in his disposition. He would not tolerate under any circumstances ansinsult offered to woman. As the rzar was driving through the streets sf St. Petersburg he caught sight Of an officer of his household in the act of upsetting an old beggar woman whose hands were raised in a prayer for aims. The official was quite un- mindful of the august witness of his act and was rather pleased when, few hours later. ie was summoned to the imperial presence. Nicholas soon nndeceived him and in the presence of dozen courtiers cut him to the quick with his indignant reproof.
 Enough" said Nicholas finally. You will walk up and down that cor ridor all night. and every time you turn you will say in loud voice: I am a puppy! am puppy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
A Substitute.

Mfrs. MTilsap's new girl. who never had gone out to service before and had had scarcely any experience as a cook. appeared 10 be willing and in- dustrious and was quick tO leaEu. Ia view of her inczpcrience she had read fly agreed to work for $50 a week. Mrs. MIllsap. who was an expert cook. had taken much pains with her edu- cation fin that line. and at the end of Eve or six weeks Jemima was equal to any demands upon her in the line of kitchen work. The mistress was greatly surprised. therefore. when the maid one morning gave her a weeks notice.
 What does this mean. JemimaT she asked. Haven't I treated you fairiyT-
 "Yes. ma'am-- answered the girl -but I've learned how 10 cook now. and I've found a place where I eaa get S week right al the start
 You didn't ask me to raise your wages To yo1 think you are sciing fairly with meg
 -oh. Tn going to do the square thing with y01. Mrs MHlsap" said Ieuiuz. I've got a sister about a rear younger than I an. and she's perfectly wiling to cone here and work fer s350 a veek-tiH she learns cooking anyhoE--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
leavina Home.

I would give few words of encour- agement to any young man who may hesitate about leaving home. There is nothing In the world so good for a man. say. between twenty-five and thirty-fve years of age. especially if unmarried. as a visit to distant coun- tries. to learn other tongues, to see new sights and to experience strange ad- ventures. such as he may readily en- counter by throwing aside the restric- tions of home life and taking up work abroad.-Frederic shelford. B. &c., in Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
OAKWlLlE HAPPENINGS

MT and Mrs L. E. Beardsley of Main street are visitors at Walnut Beach.
 Miss Leah Slocum of New York city is a visitor at the home of her mother on Newton heigts.
 Miss Nellie Cleary is spending a few days with relatives in Easton, Pa, Washington and Hampton Junction. N. J.
 Joseph, the young son of MT and Mrs J. B. Flynn of Wood street Is recovering from a slight attack of illness.
 The Misses Inez and Nellie Newell of Rosett street and Anna Florence oi Main street are visitors for a week at Walnut Beach.
 The Misses Anna M. and Charlotte Mattoon of Falls avenue are spend ing a two weeks vacation at the Brickel cottage, Walnut Beach.
 Mrs H. A. Slocum of Newton heights, accompanied by her sons Harold and Robert, and Master An drew Finn. left to-day for months stay at Bantam lake.
 While playing with, some compan' ions in the vicinity of the church oi St Mary Magdalene yesterday, Paul the five year old son of MT and Mrs Hodges of Newton heights, discover ed a pail of slacked lime near the eel lar of the house being erected by tf Pin Co, and deliberately jumped into it. It didn't take the little fellow long to jump out again, but not un' til his feet were severely burned. He was taken to Earfs drug store where A. H. Lohse, made the little fellow as comfortable as possible and sum moned a physician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

x-Cor South Main and Grand sta 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 S-Euclid and Roseland avenueG l2-Rogers & Bro. tP) 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sta l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott sta 'l5-Cor High and Walnut streets. l6-Cor East Main and Cherry st& 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 2l-Cor North Elm. Kingsbury sta 23-9urton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. tP) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2s-Cor Hilleide avenue and Pine sta 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sta sl-cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. s4-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn. R. & l.. Co car house (Pl e6-Waterbury Brass Go. tP) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay stA i3-New England Watch Go. (P) 45--Benedict & Burnham Mig Co (Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) t7-Cor s. Main and Washington sta bl--Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52--Cor Franklin and Union sts. 63--W'bury Clock Co, case fly. (Pp 64-Rose Hill house. 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 5S-Cor Luke street and Sylan ave. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 7s-Cor N Willow st and Hillside av, 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sta 142-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood s;s. i62-Cor East Main and Welton sta l73-Poli's theater. 212-The Platt Bros. < Co. fP) 213-Shoe Hardware Co. (Pl 214-W'bnry Clock mvt. factory. fp, z16-Cor Cherry and North Elm sts 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward st. 253-Farm street. cor St Paul. 254-Cor Etna and North Main st, f6l-yunc Cooke and N. Main sta i63-Cor Abbott and Phoenix ayexL z12-Groye, central and Holmes av. u1-S. N. E. Tel Co building (Pl 3l2-Cor Bank and Meadow sta. sl3-Randolph & Cloves. (Pl s14-Plume & Atwood (P) | olO-At.ictiSdu NAu6 GO. fPl
 al6--Electric Light Station. fp Is1s-Hoimes. Booth & Haydens n, s2l-Cor Bank and Washinrton ~, s22-Cor Green and N. Leonard s,. s23-Cor Wash'ton ave Portland sf 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts 225-Cor Lafayette. Washington ax 32T--Riverside Park. near brewerJ. s71-City Lumber and Coal Co. (PJ
 12-Tracy BroS (Pb
 t23-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 t32-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts. l51-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. fPl 572-Cor Baldwin and Wilmington sty ss1-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 f42-Cor Ridgewooo and W'vills sta
 sIGNAIS.
 1. one strcke cails superintendent ts
 the City hall.
 i-I. Two strokes. fire out. recall. Hi. Three strokes IF m D. m. i-l-1-i-1-l-1-1-1-1. Ten ntroksA
 quick will indicate a general alarm
 and will call the entire forcs fate
 ssrvies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
A Ribliophile's Reply.

Mandell Creighton, who was bishop of London. had a horror of lending his favorite books. A fellow clergy man once visited the bishop and took q fancy to an old edition of Shake speare. He borrowed the volume and did not think to return 1t for several months. Finally the minister returned ir with a letter. saying. My Dear Blshop-I have great pleasure in re- turning the volume you lent me"
 The bishop answered, My Dear Brother-All the Joy is mine."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
point Nnt We'll Takep.

q observe" said the editor of the magazine. looking over the manuscript that had been submitted to him by the aspiring author thereof. that you have used the phrase lean hours How can there be such thing as a lean hourg'
 "why noty" demanded the other. ~There is such a thing as a spare mo- ment, isn't tbereg"-Chicago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
nnnd Aduin.-

Never forget the advice of Themis> focles. Said that ancient. "I would be- stow my daughter upon man without money. but no; upon money without a man" Just change money for title and see the different reading: T would bestow my daughter upon a man with out title. but not upon title vithout c man-"-New York Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
h. Tin T~rror.

"Give me q penny. sir. for something to eat.-
 But you've got sixpence in your hand now. What's that forT-
 '-Oh. that's to tip the waiter. sir.-- London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
a..uIurhu,, sas ., piaI.e,.

Southern people have much fo bear- the ssfcles ia the magazines. for eX- ample. in which northern contributors try to put out negro dialect. It's enough to give one the beeziumbots.-Galves- sn- News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
Her proures..

"The last time I saw you you were complaining about your servant being so slow" "oh. she's progressing now"
 "Is she reallyY'
 @Yes. She's getting slower and slow er."-Exchan-e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18

Thers is nooe u.ee 70 great but hs ma~ bosh neei helP and service and staad Ia fear cf the Power and un- Kindness even Of the neanest of nsr- tzls
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18

Find . tenant for that vacant ten ement by placing . 25-cent adv in the psmocrsG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

Roll call revealed the fact that ev, cry state officer was present except th,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
TRUCK FARMING IS
 ALABAMA,S FORTE"

there was no lands anywhere that would compare with these as to loca- ton. drainage. flowing wells for re- versible irrigation. etc. No truck farming can be successfully conducted on lands where the water supply is not thoroughly adequate and of the right sort, and the fact that these wells are lands the most valuable in the United States, wonderfully adapted to truck farming of the most scientific sort.
 All of the above land mentioned was recently sold to MT. J. O. Thomp- son for ss.12 1-2 an acre, and shortly afterwards bought from him by Mir. Lighter at si0 an acre. The entire property totals 5000 acres and Includes the station of Conner. Ala, and the property lying to the southward. This property has been thoroughly fn- spected by scientific truck farmers. and is pronounced to be more valuable even than the Sanford. Fla. truck lands which sell for from $500 to s1.oOo an acre.
 These lands are situated on the Cen tral of Georgia Railway. and have ac- cess to all Eastern markets. The town Of Conner has been laid off and piatted into 1000 lots. which will be sold on February IS, 1909, at public auction. The balance of the lands is surveyed into 4U-acro tFactS ana VIII be sold at private sale on q basis of 20 per cent cash. the balance in i've years.
 In the town of Conner. free lots are being given to all public enterprises, and one 410o lot in the city free with each 40-acre farm tract. Conner Js at present doing a mercantile busi- ness of upward of s2o0,000 a year. and is steadily gaining in a business way. Al k.an tr< waA EA A tween each of the so-acre tracts. giving every one of fine 40-acFe tracts double frontage on the public right-of-way. With every sale Is given a warranty deed. with abstracts from the United States to date.
 Interested parties will find represen- tatives of Mfr. B. c. Lighter always on hand at either Birmingham or Conner, who will enter into details of every sort. Reference, Bradstreet.
 B. c. LIGHTER. adv. Birmingham and Conner. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

/
 A lettr from the Auburn Chapter was read asking that persion be given a Real Daughter. Mrs. Belinda Frances Moreman Thomas. Action was deferred until Mrs Garrett Chairman of Com mittee for Securing Pensions for Real Daughters. could report. Mrs. Garrett stated that a pension had been secured during the year for Mrs. Christopher, who petitioned the last conference. Mrs. Smith moved that the application from Auburn be referred to this committee carried.
 Mrs. Tucker reported for Committee ons Cultivation of Fraternal Relations with the Sons of the American Revolu- ton. Mrs. Smith Suggested that more efficient work might be done in the fu- ture if we aniliated with one soclery only. Mrs. Wyly asked for information as to the difference between the organ nations and was told that Mrs. Char lotte Emerson Main, of Washington, could give distinctive instruction. Dis cussion followed which brought to light q general state of ignorance. Mrs. Tap pey moved that no action be taken un- til definite information could be obtain ed and it was decided to defer the mat ter until afternoon. at least--a commit tee of investigation being appointed, WAtA ANAI ISf eAARpSd .ND NAAdtt tiaahs
 The Natchez Trace Committee pre- sentad report which contained two recommendation at the close. The re- port was acceptable. but the reconz- mendatioDs being considered and acted upon separately, were both lost. Mrs Tappey moved that the committee be continued, with such additions gs the State Regent saw fit to make. said com mfttee being authorized to confer and cooperate with a similar one in Missis- sippi and having power to solicit funds In Alabama--carried Mrs. Tappey nov cd q rising vote of thanks to Mrs. Pride-carried. m
 Mrs. Rhett coode. Chairman of the Committee on Child Labor Legislation, presented an acceptable report of work in that line. The onicial Reader read a report from Mrs. Thach. Chairman of the Committee on Legislative Aid and Patriotic Incentives to Education. Hrs. Smith moved the adoption of the report and added that she possessed infornla-l tion which made 1t highly proper to tender a rising vote of thanks to Mrs. John 4. Thomson and the Martha wayies Jefferson Chapter generally for fine work along such lines-carried
 Chapter reports followed - fifteen chapters being represented and the other two sending their reports. The reports were accepted with the pleas ant knowledge that none were standing still in the work. Tn connection with the report from Peter Forney Chap ter, we were told that their Historian is preparing a work on historic churches and would greatly appreciate any item of interest connected with the subject.
 A new chapter has been organized at Alexander City and promises good work as soon as the charter Is received. A rising vote of thanks was rendered Mts. Mcclellan for the Year Book-made possible, largely. through her generos-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
LANDS AROUND C0MER, ALA,
 PARTICULARLY ADAPTED
So Says B. (. Lighter of Birming-
 ham Alter an Investigation.
Location, Drainase, Fiow,ps Wells, Etc, Make the Property in That seetion wonaerrulIy Adapted
 Fer s=ssass Truck
 Farming.

Alabama is fast forging to the front in progressive truck farming. In fact no section of the United States has been able to show the remarkable strides that this State has made dur. ing the past year or so. And indeed, there is every reason why this should be so. No other section of the coun- try can boast Of lands having the na- turaI advantages for intense truck farming found in the lands around Conner. Ala, which belong to MT. B. c. Lighter of Birmingham
 MT. Lighter owns the town of Co., mer, and in addition something over 5000 acres surrounding 1t.
 This property now in the hands Of Mfr. Lighter. includes what is known as the famous Mitchell Tract, a part of the old Governor Conner Plantation at Conner. This tract consists of l, 900 acres of the very finest truck farfning lands to be found in the world. Tn fact, after looking all over the coun- try. Mr. Lighter says that he found
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

pleasant parlors carried. And now. 'The day is done. and the darkness Falls from the wings of night.
 As feather is waited downward
 From an eagle In his flight"
 So. the 10th annual conference of the Alabama Daughters adjourned. having completed its work with patriotic zeal.
 The good people of Anniston and Oxford did not forget the social feat ures of the occasion, a delightful re- oeption being given by Frederick Wm. Gray Chapter one evening. at Noble Institute. and another. the second night. bx Bienville Chapter. at the residence
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
DAUGHTERS OF THE
 AMERICAN REVOLUTION

stafeIistorian, ,5s5 south Perry Street Montgomery Ala.
 the .ears of many .generationss ask elders and they will teach thee.s-- Rs2aove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have setS'---Soio
 state Directory. Regent-Mrs. Aurora Pryor McCiei-' viee-Fesent-Mrs. Rhett Goode. Mo sscretary-Mrs. William Harvey. TreasurerIMrs. J. c. Street Opel, oaiciai Reader--Mrs. H D. Barr. An Historian--Miss Annie Marks. Will cbapiainITrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce. Agent American MOnthiy---Mrs. ,. M. Poet Laaseate1siiss Metta TEoup-
 Chapter Dsrectory. gent AiaTs Mrs ,. 5up Allen Allen. '' '''''' : Mrs; e H Mccombs ,..... Light Horse s Harry. Lee--Auburn: Regent, Mrs George Duncan. ,,. Regent Mrs ". B. Watkins.
 John Wade Keyes.--Athens; Regent. Mrs. MillIam '; Aagaa: .. p.g.n,. Mr. ,Lewis-Eufaula Regent; Miss Mary Mobiie-Mcbile; .sgent Mrs Joseph St. Cfeor~e Tucker.
 stephens--New Decatur; Regent Mrs. Frearick William cray ;Annison; Francis -Mont~nmery; Re- n TaN Bienviiie--Annistons Regent, Mrs. A.- Katherine steel--oxford; Regent. :. Cherokse-seima Regent. Miss Nel- coIbsFt-sTuscumbia; Regent. Mrs. Twickenham Town-HuntsviIie: Res gent Mrs. Frances Tappey
 Standing Committees
 Continental Hall Committees--C Chair. man, Mrs. Ellen Peter-Brycs. Tusea- American Monthly Magazine-Chair- man, Mrs. J. M. WylgC Montgomery. Legislative Aid and Patriotic Incen- tives to Education--Chairm Mrs. Proper Observance of National An- niversaries and Alabama Day--ChaiR- man, Mrs. Walter Robinson. Anniston. ford.
 Monumental Memorial Committee - Chairman. Mrs. L. c. Dawson. Mont- gomery.
 Jackson Roads in AIabama--Chair- man. Mrs. A. c. Henry. Guntersville. Preservation of Natchez Trace in Alabamas-Chairman. Mrs. |. T. Prida. Prides.
 Historic Spots, Relics and Graves of Revolutionary Heroes and Heroipes--- Chairman. Mrs. H. D. Barr. Apniston. Child Labor Legislation Chairman. Mrs. Rhett Goode Mobile
 Cultivation Of Fraternal Relations with the Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American RevoIution-- Chairman. Mrs. Halls sJanney. Mont Gomery. To Secure Pensions for Real Daueh- ters-Chairman. Mrs Es P. Garrett. Johas Valley Memorial Road comy nittee--Chazrnah. Mrs. A Q. Lane. Bfrminghanns Minutes of the Tenth Annual Confer
 ence of che Daughters of the
 American HevoIutioh fin
 Alabama
 once more the changing seasons have brought the pleasures of frater- nal greetings
 The tenth annual conf ference Of the Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution met in the hospitahle city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
Thursday Morning.

Being called to order Thursday morn ing. a beautiful prayer was offered by our Chaplain and the last verse of "America" sung. A telegram was read containing greetings from the Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter in Opelika The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, after minor corrections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
In the Natural Order.

Chicago RecordsHerald.
 It wouldn't seem natural for Congress to open without the announcement of a bitter attack on the President for something or ether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

of Mir. J. R. Knox. Beside which there were various luncheons. and pleasant drives. sandwiched in between.
 Mary A. Harvey,
 Secretary Alabama D. A R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

Plaids are prominent for sehooIgil-l wear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
of the Tenth Annual Confer ence of the Daughters of the
 American RevoIutioh fin

once more the changing seasons have brought the pleasures of frater- nal greetings.
 The tenth annual conference Of the Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution met in the hospitable city
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-11

The three-m mile open professional bicy-
Gle record was broken at Salt Lake City
by F. A. Mcfarland, whose time was
:33.
President Roosevelt has sent a con-
gratulatory message to the American rifle
team on its victory at the Olympic shoot
at Bisley.
Reports that James r. Keene will shin
his stable 10 England this fall unless the
turf situation improves are current in
New York.
At Latonia, Will Fizer still leads the
winning owners with a comfortable mar
gin, Pinkoia being the nag that is re-
sponsible for it.
Allison Jack, well known throughout
| the Southern States in recent years as an
all-around athlete, died from injuries re-
ceived during the track meet at New Or
leans, when he was struck on the head
by a thrown ham, er.
V. Powers has no trouble holding his
place at the head of the jockey list at
Latonia, and his record shows a winning
percentage OF "a.
Col. Milton Young of Kentucky has
decided to sell his famous McGrathiana
stud and to dispose of the 700 weanlinrs.
yearlings, mares and stations now on the
place.
President Bryce of the Columbus, Ohio.
baseball club and one of the founders Of
the American Association, dropped ,iead
Of heart disease in front of 5000 peorIe
at the Columbus ball park.
At Peoria, H., Amy Brooks won the
10 trot in straight heats from Spapish
Queen. the candidate for the Detroit. II.
and M. stakes.
The Michigan Supreme Court has sus-
tanned the Circuit Court in refusing to
issue an order prohibiting Sunday base
ball in Detroit
For the first time in many years Du-
luth viii be well represented in the big
harness races that win be pulled of At
the western fairs this fall
James G. Lathrop. for twenty year,
coach Of the Harvard track team. has
been dismissed as the crimson's coach bv
the Harvard athletic committee.
John S. Wallace. former manager Of
the City Park race track. New Orleans.
announces that he viii probably open a
race track in Panama or Cuba this year.
The principals, seconds. managers and
club officials who participated in a prize
i<hf between Jim Barry of Chicago and
Jim Flynn Of Pueblo. at Wayside Athletic
Club. Petersburg. were arrested
In the races at Terre Haute. Ind. the
PAGER, kruger. , 04. driven By McDon-
aid. ran away mad dashed into the track
railing. a beard Of which penetrated tbs
horses brrast. The Animal died almosg
Immediately The driver was slightly
hurt
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-08-11

ment the car plunged down the steep
embankment thirty-five feet below.
Mrs. Mccormick was the wife of
Thomas Mccormick, president of the
Mccormick Iron Works of San Francis
co. and Mrs. O'Brien's husband is the
proprietor of the keystone Manufac-
turing Works. Saturday afternoon
Mrs. Frederick Marriott, the wife of a
prominent San Francisco publisher, and
James D. Gilbert were killed in a SINH
lar accident
At Hutchinson, Kan, Judge George
A. Vanderveer, candidate for the Re
publican nomination for Judge of the
Ninth Judicial District was killed when
a Rock Island train struck the automo-
bile in which he was finishing his cam
paign.