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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of Miss Eva Emnions was held at her late home in Vol colt at 9 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The ohiciating clergyman was the Rev Charles Ketchem, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The bearers were Samuel Wilson. George Faber, Louis Mccormick and Irving Hollihan. The burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Cornelius Quilter, the seven months old son of MT and Mrs Pat rick Quilter of 72 Pleasant street died yesterday morning. The fun eral was held yesterday afternoon with interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The floral tributes in- cluded bouquets from Bridget Keefe, Patrick Quilter, Minnie Tyrrell and Timothy O'Connell.
 William H. Richmond, aged AZ years, died Saturday noon at his resi- dence, 26 Marion avenue, after lin- gering illness. He is survived by his widow. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with ser vices at the house in charge of the Rev Ira T. Hawk of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. The burial was in Pine Grove cemetery. MT Richmond was harness maker by trade and conducted shop for a time on East Main street. Since that time he worked for Frank Benham.
 Saturday Mrs Jennie B. Buck of New Haven paid visit to her father, Morris Hemingway, the Phoenix ave- nue fish dealer, at his home in Vol colt. She was in the enjoyment of good health when she left New Ha- ven, but shortly after reaching Vol colt she was taken i'll and sank rapidly until yesterday, when she died. Besides her husband and par ents she leaves one son. The de- ceased was AS years of age and had many friends. The remains will be taken to New Haven for burial to- morrow.
 Frank Flanigan of New York. brother of Edward Flanigan of 745 Baldwin street, died this afternoon at the home of his brother. MT Elan igan came on visit here about a month ago and was taken sick while in this city. He is survived by a widow, Catherine, of New York, four brothers, Edward of this city, Peter of Ireland and Patrick and John of California, also his mother and three sisters in Ireland. The fu- neral will take place on Wednesday morning with services at St Francis Xavier's church. Interment will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19
ELECTION OF STATE TEACHERS.
Will Promote Pension Bill in tho
 Legislature.

The annual business session of the Connecticut State Teachers associa- tion was held at Meriden, Saturday there being present the officers of the association and ten delegates from each of the conventions held at New Haven and Hartford on Friday. The following new officers were elected:
 President-J. B. Stratton, Nor wich.
 First vice-president-G. H. Tracy, Danbury.
 Second vice-president-W. H. Hall, < West Hartford.
 Recording secretary-H. I. Mat : thewson, Milford.
 Corresponding secreeary-S. T. Williams, Colchester.
 Treasurer-W. F. Nichols, New Haven.
 Auditor-J. J. Chapman, Plain field.
 Executive committee-Miss Bessie B. House, Bridgeport; H. D. Marsh, Rockville; F. H. Beede, New Haven; A. D. Call, Hartford.
 The meeting voted to support the campaign of the association of school superintendents and teachers to so- cure better certification of teachers, while the committee on pensions vas directed to circulate pension bill which had been approved by the as- sociation and the following commit tee was chosen to promote the pass age of the bill in the legislature: Charles A. Ames. Hartford; Sherman ]. Graves, New Haven; Henry T. Burr, Willimantic; Nathan L. Bishop, Norwich; Euphrosyne Bown, Bridge port; Mrs l.. A. Cummings. Plants vile; Strong Comstock, Danbury; ; Elizabeth J. Cairns, Hartford, and b. D. Lambert, New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19
CITY NEWS.

A son was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs George Beaudin of A Tay- Tor street.
 The Amity Social club has been incorporated under the laws of the state. The incorporators are David Miller, Walter c. Scott, James W. Phelps, Leon L. Hall, Robert c. Nal lette and Robert B. Foley.
 There was a hearing this afternoon before Referee Newton on the bank rupt estate of Sidney Hart. About $l. 700 worth of jewelry Is unaccount- cd for. Hart said he sold it all. some for cash, some on credit, and with the proceeds he paid of what credit ors he could.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19
NEW DEPOT CLOCK
VIII Bavs . Dlsl Sixteen Feel h
 Diameter.

It is expected that the tower on the new station will be finished this week. The tower. which has been attracting So much attention. will be two hundred and forty-five feet high. The mammoth clock which will be in the tower, will have a dial six teen feet In diameter. The big hand of the clock will be about fourteen feet in length so a person can realize that the timepiece will be of rather big dimensions. There is much work being done around the new station, although the building itself seems to be going along slowly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

Political parties who want to re- main in the race until the finish should bear in mind that the law requires that the chairman of each party 70 to the town clerk for in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

The rent card in the window will not do the work that a rent adv in the columns of the Democrat will do. The card is read by persons liy. ing In your district. The rent sdv would be read by people in all parts of the city. Try rent adv and save money; Q days for 26 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

Congressman E. J. Hill of South Norwalk, who spoke at republican rally in Watertown Saturday, was in town for a while yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

instruct pupils on pi- ano by piano instructor. Price 35c per hour. For further particulars address Piano Instructor, care Dem ocrat 10-19-G
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

David E. Lavigne of Wee 4socket, R. l., will speak to the local French republicans in Lafayette hall, on Sat- urday evening, October 24.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

Mrs Ella Reeve Bloor of Waterbury who presided at the Debs meeting ir New Haven recently, will address the socialists at Washington and Con. gress avenues, New Haven, Thursday evening. She will also Epes,k at Bradley street and Grand avenue on Wednesday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. B. w. GROVES sig- pstuFe on each box. 7ea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
KNOTT HIGH SCHOOL.
Teachers in Mobile Give Reception tO
 Girl Students.

Mobile. May 25.-(Special.)-The ar- nual reception of the Knott High School to it's graduates was held in German Relief Hall this evening be- tween 6 and 10 o'clock.
 The teachers who received were Miss Lizzie Knott. principal: Misses Belle Knott and Willie Knott. Mabel Damrell. Beulah Sherman. Belle Tilden, Frances Parker. and Mrs. Robert Horn.
 Hon. R. V. Taylor delivered the an- nual address and presented the diplo. mas to the following graduates:
 Misses Helen Elise Wilson, Mobile; Helen Buck Taylor, Mobile; Marion Vardell Willis, Mobile; Jamie Marie Ar mold, Key West, Fla; Dorothy Elliott Carter. Mobile; Doris Constance Field Topeka. Kan; Elnora Adelle Hubbard Mobile; Sadie Stone Leatherberry. Mo- bile; Irma Elizabeth McAdamB, Bestor Mary Irma Moslander. Mobile; Ella Adele Sandoz, Mobile Katherine Madi- son Scott, Mobile; Emili Moreland Swift, Bon Secour.
 Three songs were sung by the school during the evening, entitled, "Twas the Rose" "Funieuli Funicula," "K. H. S Song"
 The hall was decorated in the schoo colors and Southern srnflax.
 Fruit punch was served during the evening by the graduates of 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, May 25.-Arrived. Steamers Ole Bull (Nor. wilhelmsen, Havana ship Futon (Rus.l Cedar. Buenos Ayres; schooner Phineas W. SpraguA. Knuland. San Juan; barkentine Persia, (Br.) ) Davis, Havana.
 Cleared: Steamers Livingstone (Nor) Olsen, Frontera, Mexico; Alabama (Nor.) Gjemere, Puerto Cortez; schoon- CT Clara c. Scott (Br.) Scott. Antilla.
 Port Eads, May as,-Arrived. Steam CTS Utstein (Nor.) Knudsen. Puerto Cortez City of Tampico (Nor ) Odfjell, Vera Cruz and Tampico; Preston (Nor.) Olsen. Colon via Port Limon; Momus (Amn.) New York; Bray Head (Br McDowell, Port Inglis; Mobila (Cuhan) Macdonald, Port Barrios via Puerto Cortez and Belize: Phidias (Br.) Tur- ner, Santo via Rio de Janeiro and Vie toria; Edward Dawson (Br.) Hone. Hull and sailed for Galveston; Rosina (Amn } Richardson. Philadelphia.
 New Orleans. May 25.-cleared: Steamers rCeenbrief (Gr.) Gait. Colon; Ramore Head (Br.l Pritchard, Belfast and Dublin via Galveston.
 Arrivals: Plttsburg and barges from
 Departures: PittsburE and tow for
 Galveston. Texas, May 25.-Atrived;
 Cleared: Steamers Mexican Oldham. Vera Cruz Fl Norte, Maxson, New York. Called, steamer Monila CNor ) Haraldsen, Progresso.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
DR. TALKS OF FOOD
Pres. Board of Health.

What shall I eat?" is the daily in- quiry the physician Is met with. I do not hesitate to say that In my judg- ment a large percentage of disease Is caused by poorly selected and tnnprop- erly prepared food. My personal ex- perience with the fully-cooked food, known as Grape-Nuts, enables me to speak freely of It's merits.
 Prom overwork, 1 suffered several years with malnutrition, palpitation of the heart and loss of sleep. Last sum- mer was led to experiment personally with the new food. which l used In conjunction with good rich cows milk. Tn a short time after l commenced It's use, the disagreeable symptoms disap" peared. my hearts action became steady and normal. tho functions of the storn- ach were properly carried out and l again slept as soundly and as well as in my youth.
 T look upon GrapS-Nuts as a perfect food. and no one can gainsay but that 1t has a most prominent place In ra- tional. scientific system of feeding. Any one who uses this food will soon be convinced of the soundness of the prin- ciple upon which 1t Is manufactures and may thereby know the facts as to It's true worth" Read The Road to Wellville." in pkgs. There's a Req son
 Ever read the above Ietterf A new one appears from time tO time. They are genuine, true, and fall of human interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
MIR. DALY'S BIRTHDAY. Mobiles Youngest Confederate Veteran
 


 Mobile. May 25.-(special)-Robert in the ranks of the Confederate Vet niversary tomorrow.
 Born in New Orleans. May 2s. 1s4S Mir. Daly moved to Mobile in 1852. He was reared here and went to the Barton Academy. The only teacher living today of that school that linkt the past the present is Professor Moore, a teacher now in the Barton Academy
 Mir. Daly enlisted in the Southern cause at Mobile in January. 1864 as powder boy on the gunboat Mary Vir- ginia, and saw service In and around Mobile and the gulf.
 He is known throughout the South for expert drawings on the black board illustrating them as he draws. He has been two years directly engaged in Sunday School work. and for eigh- teen years in the Epworth League work in the Methodist Church.
 For a number of years and at pres ent MT. Daly is a member of the St. Francis Street Methodist Church and Sunday School. He is known as the particular friend of the young people and children. It Is often com mented on as to his youthful looks and activity for one of sixty years.
 He Is acting adjutant of Raphael Semmes Camp. U. c. ", of Mobile and is held in high esteem by all the comrades, and is making every effort to have the camp well represented at the Birmingham reunion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
WOMAN FINED $50.
She Committed an Assault at Monroe
 Park. Mobile.

She Committed an Assault at Monroe
 Park, Mobile.
 Mobile. May 25.-(SpeciaL)- )--Kittie Lewis was fined $50 by Acting Re- corder Hale this morning for disor- derly conduct at Monroe Park yester- day.
 The evidence was that in the crowd she was jostled by 8 young woman who was pushed against her and on meeting the young woman later, she assaulted and beat her.
 The prosecution was represented by City Attorney Boone. who contended that the full limit of the law should be meted out to the offender.
 If these women can go down to the park-the only park we have where may go" said MT. Boone, "and the behavior, then we ought to do some court may fine and commit to prison. Lawmakers well understood that 1t would be idle-worse than idle--to so frame the law that lawbreaker could offend with impunity. and when brought to the bar could just chuck out his money and say, Here. l will pay for it. So the Legislature provid- ed that this court might imprison as we'll as fine for such violations of the city ordinances. This Is one instance where the place the offence was com mitted makes 1t necessary to make the punishment fit the crime" ."
 lawyer made plea for his client at the close of which the Acting Re- corder set the fine at $50, which was paid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
JUDGE HOLDS JURY
SAYS THEY SHOULD TRY TO REACH
 VERDICT.
Hon. Sam Browne of Mobile Thinks It ts Cheaper to Keep Them
 Than to Have New

Mobile. May 25.--(Special.) )--The jury in the case of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City 1tailroad against Sarah Sutton Is stiil locked up.
 The jurors asked to be discharged this morning and lawyers on both sides endorsed the request, but Judge sam uel B. Browne refused.
 In refusing to dismiss the jury Judge Browne said that he dld not believe its members had yet discharged their full duty to the State; that they were wei fed, were cooled by electric fans. and enjoyed many of the comforts of home He believed they should endeavor to reach verdict and the State had bet ter pay them and feed them a day or two longer on such a chance than in- cur the expense of trying the case again.
 In the afternoon the jury in charge of the sheriff, was taken to the ball game at Monroe Park.
 Late tonight they had not reached verdict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
TWOBRYAN MEN WIN
RETURNS FROM THIRD DISTRICT
 OF FLORIDA.
Successful Bidders for Government Work on Sea Wall az Forts May Not Get the
 Work.

Pensacola, Fla. May 25-(sp4cialD-- The Bryan delegates to the National Democratic Convention have been se- lected in the Third Congressional Dis trict, and will go to Denver pledged to vote for the Nebraskan as the Dem ocratic nominee.
 The returns from all counties of the district have been received. although in some counties the returns are not complete. and these show that the vot- CTS last Tuesday selected the two men who had come out openly as Bryan men and announced that if elected they would support him for the nominee.
 There were six candidates and two wero to be chosen. c. A. Andrews, A. .Blount, Jr., S. W Clark and John c. Collins. were either opposed to Bryan or else wanted an uninstructed delegation. J. T. c. Crawford and Frank L. Mayes were for Bryan Mayes has been elected over all. obtaining an im- mense majority. so will not enter the second primary. Crawford has prob ably also been elected in the first pri- mary as he has a good lead, but fl he Is not. he will be opposed in the Sec. ond primary by A. c. Blount. Jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Rev. R. D. Morrow Breaches At Pres-
 hyferfan Church,

Rev. As Bs MOTION Pre0chee At Pres
 byferfan Church.
 Greenville. May 25.--(SpeciaI) )--Rev R. B. Morrow. of West Point, Ga, preached twice yesterday at the Pres byterian Church.
 During the summer he will hold reg uiar monthly service for the congre- gation which has been without a pas tor for some time. Mir. Morrow made favorable impression on the congre- gations yesterday. '
 J. c. Granting, a former Greenville citizen, and later a resident of Mont bate of Dade county, Fla, in which he led the ticket. The local press of Miami, Fla, his home, speak in high terms of his ability. He is the young est man in the State holding a similar position.
 Rev. W. o .wagsener preached a fine sermon yesterday on the centen- nial of Alabama Methodism. It was e strong discourse and held the individ- ual attention of the audience. The choir at the mornig service had the addition of Mir. Jackson, of Paducah, Ky, a skilled cornetist, who accom- panied all the music. As a closing se- lection The Beautiful Gate" was rem derea with charming effect.
 E. W. Thorpe. of De Funiak. Fla. was the guest of Mrs. T. L. Conner returning home from Montgomery.
 Miss Carrie Benson is the guest oi Mrs. M. c. Kendrick, en route from Opelika to her home at Forest Home
 Mrs. J. NJ. McKenzie, Mrs. Jack Thagard and Mrs. George CrenshaW left this morning for Biloxi. Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Negroes Rob Their FeIIows.

Mobile. May 25-(Special. )--wash Smith and Nathan Reynolds. negroes. are in the city lookup charged with "fiin-famming" credulous members of their race.
 They use an advertising slip printed in orange scroll work. slightly resemb- Ing a gold certificate One will drop a pocketbook containing the imitation. If a by-stander picks it up, he is of. fered a generous reward if he will change the bill. Usually the innocent finder hands over all his cash to the fiim-1am men and goes in search of change.
 One negro Is out $50. given for a $10O imitation. Several others have been caught for smaller amounts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
of the Schoo'

fault of the teachers or of the School improvement Association.
 They have gone to work In earnest for the tax. Captain A. C. Banner as chairman and R. P. Roach as secre. tary of the committee which procured the submission of the question to vote have issued a card setting forth the reasons the propositions should carry.
 Prof. N. R. Baker. in a card conn- pares the school taxes of Mobile Coun- ty with those of counties in other States showing that the tax limit here is in nearly every case lower than elsewhere.
 Besides this campaign through the press. the Improvement Association has prepared an appeal to parents which will be generally circulated and the teachers in the schools are making an active personal canvass In behalf of the tax
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
HART IS ON TRIAL
NEGRO ACCUSED or KILLING AR
 MY MAN.
He I. Charged With Shooting Sergeant John Gatiing Of The Coast
 Artillery To Death.

Pensacola, Fla. May 25.--tSpeciaL) Charged with the murder of Ser Reant John Gatling of the 22nd Com pany of Coast Artillery. stationed at Fort Barrancas. James Hart, negro, was placed on trial for his lire Tn the United States Court today and this afternoon six witnesses, all officers and men from the fort. were ex- amined.
 Sergeant Gatling was shot through the heart at midnight, January 25, while he was going from his guar ters to the office of the corporal of the guard and died withot uttering a word
 Hart had been seen near the fort nearly at the midnight hour. It is stated that Gatling was intimate with the wife of the negro. This is be- lieved to have caused the latter to shoot him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Greeks are Safe.

Greeks in Pensacola, who had rela- tives on the steamer Cyclades, which went to the bottom of Bermuda Is- lands on May IS, today received tele- gram from the agents in New York to the effect that steamer arriving there had brought the four passengers from Pensacola and six members of the crew. These people were in one of the small boats which has been missing for over a week. teh other boat reaching Nassau during the lat- ter portion of last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Adjudged a Bankrupt.

Mobile. Nal 25--(SpeciaD--1ho os. F. Sandoz, a prominent jeweler. has been adjudged a bankrupt in the United States court.
 Mir. Sandoz suffered severe loss by robbery about two years ago when several thousand dollars worth of dia : monds and diamond goods were talk en from his place of business in day light one Sunday. He Is said never to have recovered from this loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Women Must Behave.

roe Park Sunday Chief of Police Rom deau has issued strict orders that wo- men from the restricted district shall not visit the park or attend the ball games. theatres or moving picture shows.
 The order further forbids them rid- ing hacks with men or leaving the district at all except to do necessary shopping when they must return with out delay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Contract for Sea Wall.

Information reached here this morn ing to the effect that in all proba bility the contract for the big sea wall to surround Fort Pickens would not be awarded to Brewer and Jones. the Btr- mingham firm, which submitted the lowest bid, S331 900.
 The government. 1t is stated. does not believe that the work can be done In a satisfactory manner for this sum, and having the right to reject any bid 1t may see fit may reject this bid and award the contract to the next highest bidder. This Is R. c. Storrle, of this city, who has a bid in amounting to about $30,000 more than the Blrming- ham firm.
 Storrie is at present engaged fn building the sewcr system here. and having done work before for the gov ernment. as well as being known as a prominent contractor. may secure the work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
RIGHT HAND CRUSHED.
David MerIwether Was Victim of Un-
 fnrtnnnte Accident nf shOpa.

David Meriwether. a popular young employe of the Louisville and Nash Nille shops. had his right hand badly crush ed in one of the machines Sunday night Mir. Merriwether was at once sent to St. Margaret's Hospital for at- tention and 1t was first feared that annputation would be necessary. but quick attention and other favorable conditions avoided that result The thumb and first finger were both cut off and the bones between tue wrist and finger joints badly crushed
 The wounded young man s still al the hospital but will be able to leave In a day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
sub-statson st oakdale .

Postmaster Barker announces the es. tablishment of a sub-station of the Mobile postoftice at oakdale beginning June 1.
 The new station will be located at the corner of Marine and Florida Streets, and will be in charge of Jessie F Landers as clerk.
 Mir. Barker also announces the ex- tension of the rural route to serve the residents on the north side of the Gov ernment Street loop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
TWO LINEMEN HURT.
c. L. Saunders and Claud Scott Taken
 fn H0mntfal

to Hospital.
 Mobile. May 25.--(Special. )-Charles L. Saunders and Claud Scott. linemen for the Mobile Electric Company. had a miraculous escape from death this morning.
 About s.15 o'clock they were work ing at the top of a thirty five foot pole at the corner of Durham and Elmira Streets. when 1t broke of short at the ground. Both nien were thrown to the ground. Saunders's right leg was broken below the knee and his back or spine severely injured. Scott es- caped with a fracture of his left foot.
 The city ambulance was summoned and both men were taken to a sanito- rum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

1:so p. m.---our Duty to Our Host: ID In Our Association. Rev. S. P Lindsay CD in Our State, B. H Crumpton; (3) Tn Our Southland, Rev. c. H. Morgan; (D Tn Foreign Lands. F. Nj. Fletcher.
 Sunday May 31.
 s:30 a. n.-1mportance of the Sum- day School. c. s. Rabb How to Con- duct a Sunday School, Nj. C. Reynolds. Open for discussion.
 10:S0 a. m.-The Centennial Move ment, Rev. J. W. Stewart
 II a. m--Sermon, Distinctive Bap- tist Principles, Rev. Lowell.
 p. m.-Can We Discharge Our Duty as Christians Without Contributing to Missions, Spence.
 1880 p. rn.-Family Religion, or Re ligion in the Home. R. c. Kirkland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
PROGRAM OF BAPTIsTs.

Special Meeting To Be Held At Holly
 Grove Church. Evergreen. May 25.-( (Special)--A fifth Sunday meeting will be held at Holly Grove Baptist Church next Sat urdayand Sunday.
 The following is the program:
 Saturday, May 30. 10 a. na.--Devotional exercises, con- ducted by Rev. I. s. Ridgeway. II 6. m.--Sermon, J. ". Stewart. 1O:30 a. m.-Pastor Support, G. R. Boulware, C. S. Rabb.