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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-06-12


him in an awkward position. l wrote
Judge Watts Immediately after the
paper appeared, and enclosed my
article. He did not think as Mr..
Wannamaker, that it was an unpar-
donable sin for me to criticise the
bond promoters, and Judge, but TO
the contrary admits its correctness.
Says he, 1T was several days after
opening court before | learned there
was any division among the people
over it. I then learned the town
promised $4,000, but no cash was
put up, and it struck me that bonds
could not be voted by town for that
purpose. and the citizens would have
TO cough up that amount, if the town
carried out It's promise, but it is no
affair OF mine, and | am of the opin-
ion the people should settled their
affairs TO suit themselves. Whatever
a Judge says to the Grand Jury, is
his views, and they generally do
their own way
How long has it been since 1t be-
came crime for the humblest citi-
zen to criticise public officer, even
though that official should be y.
Skottowe Wannamaker, Chairman
Board Of Commissioners" as he POM
pously designates himself? The
Judge reEarks sustain my views,
and Mr.. Wannamaker Is in the same
predicament that Gen. Proctor found
himself when Tecumseh, the Indian
chief, said, pale face shoot off
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25
Weighed in the Balance
By Edith Hecht.

Hans reached the doorway, however.
a heavy hand was laid on his shoulder.
Are you Johann Schmitt?'' a
policeman asked him.
"Yes-no," answered our fleeing
hero.
"Ohi come now, no funny business.
You re wanted for that little forgery
affair, you know, Johann Schmitt.
Clever scheme, yours, to hide yourself
in that German university as a student
and then come here as doctor s assist
ant. But the song is over, my pretty
bird; You re up against it.
So that harmless looking dig of A
Schmitt was a forger2 Hans was ex-
tremely angry. What right had a dig
to be a forger anyway
By this time the policeman had reach,
ed the doctor s consultation room.
EHerr Doktor, l want this assistant
of yours.
"You can have him. the doctor an
swered. eff all the rascally scoun.
dreIs-''
"That s just it, Herr Doktor, ras-
cally scoundrel. Two hundred thou
sand gulden has he embezzled Off with
that false whisker, you And before
Hans could protest, the policeman had
barred the undisguised eountenance of
Won Goeplich to the cruel gaze of Baron
V. Elstein.
The baron rose to the occasion, like
the blue blood that he was, and showed
himself gentleman under trying cir
cumstances. 81 think you have made
a mistake, officer. This is no forger,
but a gentleman from my own town,
whom | can identify fully, the son of
an old friend of mine. However, [
have a score to settle with him myself
before he leaves the hands of the law.
Kindly wait, officer
The general paid his hundred gulden
fine for assaulting a prisoner of the
empire, like the aristocrat that he was.
1t was the soundest trouncing he had
ever administered. Hans claimed it
was so, because he could not a strike
gray haired man. But the old gem
eral had never really permitted himself
to get out of condition, and he knew a
trick or two worth remembering.
Six weeks later Ludmilla Won Alter
bracken announced her engagement to
Herr Doppig. He never lost the flesh
he had gained and was in chronic dan.
ger of apoplexy, which only increased
his eligibility. Middle-class position
for a short while doesn It matter" rea-
soned Ludmilla, provided your incum
brance of husband has chunks of
money and will leave you such young
widow.
San Francisco, July, 1909.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25
Miss Golding-Here 8 your ring

Miss Golding-Here your ring. I
have decided that l can never be your
wife, so the engagement is off and I
shall expect you to return everything
you may have in your possession that
belongs to me. Mr.. Hamlin-Al I have
is lock of your hair and a photo. I
don t suppose you care anything for
the photo, but the lock of hair you win
no doubt want to preserve as souve-
mir. Miss Golding-As a souvenir of
what? Mr.. Hamlin-Of the time when
you were brunette Chicago News.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25
A FAIR EXCHANGE.

Large sums Of money are no
donbt realized from simple spec
ulation, but the great fortunes
are derived from legitimate aid
honest business-where the goods
furnished are worth the price
they bring. Certain famous bust
ness men have accumulated their
millions wholly in this way.
Prompt and faithful in every
contract or engagement they en-
joy the confidence of the public
and command a class of trade
that is refused to unstable or
tricky competitors. In the long
tun it does not pay to cAeat or
deceive others. A hambug may
be advertised with noise like
the blowing of a. thousand trum-
pets, but it is soon detected and
exposed. The manufacturer of
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
nave always acted on very differ
ent principles. Before offering
It to the public they first made
sure of its merits. Then, and
ther only, did its name appear
in print. People were assured of
what it would do, and found the
statement truthful. To-day they
believe in It as we all believe in
the word of a tried and trusted
friend. It is palatable as honey
and contains all the curative
properties of pure Cod Liver
Oil, extracted by us from fresh
cod livers, combined with the
Compound Syrup of HIPPO
phosphites and the Extracts
of Malt and Wild Cherry. 1t
aids digestion, drives impurities
from the blood, and is effec-
tive in Anemia, Debility, Lung
Troubles, Influenza, and al
Wasting Complaints. DR.. Louis
y. Bishop says: Il take pleasure
in saying l have found it a most
efficient preparation, embodying
al of the medicinal properties
of pure cod liver oil in a most
palatable form" 1t is a scientific
remedy and a food with a deli
cious taste and favour. One bot
lie convinces. Sold By chemists.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25

Judge-You are freeholder2 Tales
man-Yes, sir; [ am. Judge-Married
or single2 Talesman-Married three
years last June. Judge-Have you
formed or expressed any opinion?
Talesman-Not for three years, your
honor-Success Magazine.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25

ooh, dear!" sighed her husband IS
wife. 81 can't find pin anywhere
/ wonder where all the pins go to-
anyway "That s difficult question
to answer, replied his wife s husband
because they are always pointed in
one direction and headed another -
Chicago News.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25

Fat Man-What! Are you going to
let this small boy shave me2 Barber
Let the boy have his fun for once.
1t is his birthday, sir.-Fliegende Blaet
ter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-25

AIS the old always glum By laughs
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
NEW PRESTON STAR ROUTE UP
 AGAIN FOR BIDS.

The star route between New Pres ton and New Milford has been put up for bids again to close on the 23d of February, as the previous bids were regarded as too hign by the depart ment.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
The NeWtoWn Bee.
 Newtows Friday. February S,leoa.
New Milford.

AMONG THE TOBACCO PACKERS.
 W. NJ. Richmond has bought 250 cases of tobacco for J. II. Stiles Of York, Pa, Mir Richmond hae a force of a dozen men asserting the tobacco at his homestead in Aspetuek.
 D. D. Soule mas bought the 2ls ton crop of Walter Morris of Bridge. water.
 Levi studeyant has sold his Sh ton crop of tobacco to D, E. soule for 0sterweiss Bros.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
Washington.
MONDAY GLIB.

The Monday Club held a pleasant meeting with Miss Ellen Hickox on February 1. On the next date February IS, the D. A. R. will enter tain the club at Mrs Cogswell's and it is hoped both clubs will be able to at tend in full force.
 friends, that MT and Mrs Cogswell intend to find a home near Hartford
 Mrs Richards has closed her home while making her winter visit in New York.
 Mrs Platt is at present staying with friends at Montclair, N. J.
 The Wykeham school girls are hay ing a number of sleigh rides while the good travelling lasts.
 Stephen Warehouse has just passed his S4th birthday and his friends are pleased to see him able to be out occasionally.
 Mr Dutcber has been a guest at Prospect Hill. -
 E. K. Rossiter was in town, Sun- day, enjoying the fine sleighing
 Don't forget the lecture on Febru- ary 5.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
West Cornwall.
MRS ANN BEEBE.

Inotnef or M. G. Butler, was held from his home, last week Thursday, Rev c. N. Fitch officiating. The interment was in the family plot in the Sharon East Side cemetery. Had Mrs Beebe lived a few weeks longer she would have been 95 years old. Her granddaughter, Mrs Cora Reed, was here for the funeral as were also other relatives from Falls Village and Canaan.
 A. L. Mallett has been laid up with bad hands for a week, but is able again at work for Smith & Sons.
 Charles Listman is again at his home here. He has been with his son, c. Leo Listman at Plainfield, N. J., this winter up to the present time.
 Miss Ruth Bailey of State Line spent few days last week, with Mrs Willis Potter. .
 Miss Maude McCready of Danbury spent Sunday with Miss Lillian J. Smith.
 Mrs F. B. Wood of New Rochelle, N. Y, is with her sister, Mrs Mem mott.
 Smith & Sons recently unloaded half million Vancouver red cedar shingles, the same being shipred through from the coast. Naturally the senior member of the firm is in- terested in the reduction of duties and would agree with Uncle Sam to wipe out the line between here and Canada.
 Frank Roraback is setting out to be florist on a small scale, having in bloom several pots of the beautiful spring flowers for which we enjoy searching the woods in springtime.
 No preaching service y at North Cornwall or in this village next Sun day, as the pastor is to be out of town town. Sunday school and Chris tian Endeavor services as usual.
 MT and Mrs R. F. Smith opened their house to large party of young people, last Saturday evening, the occasion being the 18th birth day of their daughter, Miss Lillian J. Smith. Nearly 30 were present and were sumptuously entertained spending very pleasant evening. Miss Lillian had many birthday re- membranes, conspicous among them being long fur coat from her father and a great bunch of carnations.
 Another of those pleasant affairs. the fourth dance of the young ladies club, is an event of the past, the same having been given last week Wednesday evening at Masonic hall. The music scarcely ceases, the crowd getting no further than the dressing rooms before one can hear the uues- tons on all sides as to when the next one is to be given. The date has not yet been definitely decided upon, but there is not much doubt but what this month will witness another of these popular occasions as the guests of the club .:t.
 Miss Freda Behrens of New York IS guest of her sister, Mrs James Clark.
 Miss Cora B. Hallett has returned from Bridgeport, where she has been with her grandmother, who has been in poor health.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05

FIRST BLIZZARD WEATHER OF
 1909.
 Twelve degrees below zero was re. ported at various places about town, Monday. At c. D. Riddiford's on South Main Street, l4 degrees below zero was registered.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
TrurnbuIl.
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.

Miss Charlotte Plumb, who has been quite i'll with pneumonia, is now on the road to recovery. Dr Groves of Bridgeport attends her.
 MT and Mrs John Armstrong are rejoicing over the arrival of a little daughter in their home. Dr Gallup is the attending physician.
 Douglas Lindley has gone back to Storrs College after having been de- tained several days by illness.
 RolIin and Laura Beach of South Norwalk have been visiting their uncle, Banford s. Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-05
OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS.

The play "Black Beauty" will be presented at Roger Sherman hall this (Thursday) evening. The ad- vance ticket sale promises good house.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-15
LA ES Ira
fortalss Il
M RERMuDEZ HERMANOS Y CO.

urRECE: zinc acanaado para techo y para Zorro, cocinas c ono1
AR carbon Y lesa, maquinas para pcar carne, bahamas lie mos1raoo as "
an = y d kios de fuerza. banos y m edns banos de zinc, revolVers 'M TH ,
-,copetns despranadoras de maix ca icida Escrva para e1traeIl s .aM.
+, drrr, de los pies sin moestia nj dolor, fltros para aqua rueoas p a"n'e
.. eoches arnesea negros Y amarllcs para coches, 1antas de aceroo e soua.
t,~e. AN 30 colrartes cuadros para saa, sllas lie mon@r par Seno"
= ..bausros y m srrtido general e ell smo de ferrder1a y qulncan"
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-15
Relojerla y Optica
r. BOURET Il STE.
SUCCESSOR Of rINAuD

JTan SUI lido ia efc5-
tos dc plata Y platea~
dos. prOpies para res
gal0S.
Especialidad en- gsa
oiertos de plata de lev
plateados de ealidas
superior.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
COPYRIGHT DOES NOT HOLD
New York Times Fails In Suit
Against Two Rivals.

New York. Sept. 11.-Judge Hand
In the United States circuit court set
tied novel legal controversy bear.
ing on Commander Robert II. Peary's
discovery of the north pole In favor
of the New York Sun and the New
York World. defendants in proceed
ings brought by the New York Times
The Times obtained temporary in.
junction restraining the Sun and
World from printing any OF Peary's
cabled account OF the discovery
which he had agreed to furnish ex-
clusively to the Times, but the court
held that the Times copyright was
not legally hole-proof and dissolved
the restraining order.
The Sun and World on Thursday
obtained by way OF London, where 1t
appeared In the London Times by
agreement with the New York Times,
O verbatim account of Peary's brief
resume Of his discovery, and printed
II here.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
Makes Military Rullna.

Columbus. o.. Sept. 1l.--An opln-
Ion greatly enlarging what has been
the power OF mayors and sheriffs In
calling out the militia was rendered
by Attorney General Denman to Ad
tutant General Weybrecht. holding
that these officers may call troops.
not to exceed full regiment, from
any part OF the state. Heretofore the
accepted rule has been that tn, may
or could only summon the troops sta
TONED within his own city and the
sheriff those within his county. I'm
der the opinion these officers need
not call their own home soldiers, but
may summon those from the remot-
est corner OF the state II the local
militiamen are supposed TO be In
sympathy with one side or the other
in the trouble.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
WILL NOT larry LONG
Mrs. Peary Says Husband Must
Hasten to Washington.

Sydney, N. s., Sept. 11.-"This is
my eighth visit to sydney in oonnec-
tion with my husbands polar expedi-
tions, and l am overjoyed at his sue
cess in reaching the Arctic center"
said Mrs. Robert f.. Peary, wife of
Commander Peary, as she and her
two children stepped off the train
here. Mrs. Peary has come to Sgd
ney to await the arrival of her hus
band on the steamer Roosevelt.
Mrs. Peary said she thought her
husband now ought TO be satisfied
and stay at home and get acquainted
with his family "He used TO say"
she continued, "that a man should not
go to the Arctic region after he was
40 years OF age, but the discovery OF
the pole was the only thing he had
not succeeded in. and he would not
discontinue his efforts at the pge lin
1t he set himself. On May last
Commander Peary was SO.
His stay in Sydney will be very
brief. Being an officer of the United
States navy. he must report without
delay at Washington, and he likely
will 90 there direct, with the posi-
BILE exception of one days rest at his
summer home on Eagle Island, Casco
bay. Maine"
Latest advices from Battle Harbor.
where the Roosevelt Is coaling, are to
the effect that the Peary party may
possibly not reach here until the mid.
die of next week.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
TAFT HANDS OUT
FAT CENSUS JOBS
List Of Higher Officials Is Being
Rapidly Filled.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. ia mum.
Der of the big city census supervisors
were announced by President Taft.
and the list OF the higher officials OF
the thirteenth census Is rapidly being
completed. Only about rs appoint.
ments remain to be definitely decid.
ed. Chicago. Brooklyn, Philadelphia,
Milwaukee, Pittsburg and other large
centers OF population were included
in the list made public. Among the
cities where appointments are yet to
be made are New York. Washington
and Cincinnati.
The office OF supervisor in cities
the size Of New York, Chicago and
Philadelphia Is an exceedingly lucra-
tive position, for in addition to salary
the supervisor gets an allowance for
every name enumerated above a Ger
tain number.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
CONFIRMS COOKS sTATtMtNT
Captain Bartlett says Peary Took
Doctors Supplies at Etah.

Doctors supplies at Etah.
st. Johns, N. f., Sept 1.-THE
Peary-Cook controversy is Of intense
interest throughout Newfoundland.
Captain Moses Bartlett, who com.
manded DR.. Cooks schooner John r..
Bradley. which was fitted out 'at
Gloucester. Mass. in 1907 issued a
public statement as follows: "Dr.
Cook Is correct in stating tina. Peary
took his provisions after the steamer
Erik returned to Brlgus last fall.
Three OF her crew, who belonged to
Brigus, told me that when Peary ar
rived at Etah that summer he took
possession Of all the stores had left
there the previous fall for Cook.
against his return from the north
Richard Pike. chief engineer OF the
steamer Erik. which served as an
auxiliary vessel for Commander Peary
last year by conveying stores and
coal to Etah to supplement those on
the Roosevelt, said that Pearysdid not
take Cooks provisions, nor were
they put on board of Peary's ship.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
USED SALOON AS
CLEARING HOUSE
Proprietor Testifies Against
Police Inspector.
COLLECTED ASSESSMENTS

Louis Frank, Chicago saloonkeeper,
Tells Of First Meeting With Me-.
Cam and Of Agreement TO Act as
oo-Between In Matter OF Levylns
Tribute From Illegal Establish.
ments--Woman Paid $3.50 to Keep
From Going to Prison.
Chicago. Sept. IL. - Payment Of
brlbe money to Edward Mccain
while he was inspector Of police at
the Desplaines street station for the
protection OF Illegal establishments,
was testified to under oath in Judge
Garnes' court by Louis Frank. a
member OF the saloon firm of Frank
Brothers, and one of the principal
witnesses for the state.
Frank testified that he first met
Mccain in the inspectors Office at
the Desplaines street police. station
In March, 1908, through Police Ser
geant Charles Hawkins. and that
later the inspector sent for him on a
plea that he wanted to see him. He
described his visit to the inspector ia
response TO tho request and testified
that In his Office the police official
asked him to collect money which
the proprietors of illegal establish.
ments would bring to him, In accord
ance with an arrangement which
would be forthcoming as soon as he
agreed. Frank then told OF confer
ring with his brother Julius and final
ly of agreeing to do what the inspec-
tor wanted.
What was the agreement" asked
States Attorney Wayman. "They
were to pay me $40 from each house
at my saloon" replied the witness.
"Who did they hand the money
to?" ITO myself or my brother or
the bookkeeper."
when did collections commence?"
"The first of each month"
Where did you deliver the mon.
ey?' AT the police station to Nc
Cam"
In answer 10 the next question
Frank said McCann told him on one
occasion that he had TO be careful
as they" were after him.
what did the Defendant say?" ask.
ed Mr.. Wayman. Don't pin any
more slips onto the money as you
have been doIng.- Give me the. money
separately and make out your own
record"
Did you ever pay Mccain this
graft money elsewhere than at the
station?" "Yes, at his home"
Did you ever go there with any.
one?" IL went with Max Plnmmef.
Some one was arrested charged with
pandering. went to the inspectors
room and told him that Plummer
wanted TO fix 1t up 80 the woman
would not be sent TO prison. McCann
told me It would cost 5000 II he did.
I went out and told Plummer what
the inspector said, and Plummer shid
he could pay only $3.50. went and
told McCann. He said all right, and
got the money from Plummer and
paid II TO McCann."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
COOK IS GIVEN
", BIC SEND-0FF
Copenhagen at Wharf When
Explorer Sails.
WOMEN THROW BOQUETS

Admiral Dekoenelleu Thanks Explor-
er For Returning Home Under
Danish Flag and Expresses Loyalty
to Him In controversy--ls Perfect
iy Willing to Submit Records to
oeodetlc Survey For Comparison.
Only Desire Is to Rejoin Family.
Copenhagen, Sept. IL. - DR.. Fred
erick A. Cook left Copenhagen on the
first stage of his journey homeward,
apparently happy and confident, and
with the cheers Of a great crowd
ringing in his ears. Formal farewells
were exchanged between DIR. Cook
and committees of the geographical
society and the University of Copen-
hagen. AS he departed the explorer
stood alone on the high bridge of the
yacht Melchior, which is taking him
to Christiansand raising his hat in re-
sponse TO the shouts OF the specta-
tors.
Before the gangplank of the Mel
chior was drawn up there was a
pleasant ceremony In the cabin which
was attended by Maurice f. Egan, the
American minister, and Miss Egan,
the rector of the University of Co
penhagen and number of geogra-
piers. Admiral Dekochelieu in
speech thanked DR.. Cook for return.
ing TO the United States under the
Danish flag. "Green.eyed envy and
Jealousy" the admiral said ARE do
ing their envenomed work. but we in
Denmark believe in you absolutely"
81 want to thank you" said DR..
Cook in reply, for the great honor
that is mine in going home on a Dan
ish steamer. Since | can not reach
home on an American steamship or
an expedition vessel. 1t is fitting that
| should go on steamer OF the land
which has given me such happy days.
You have made my return SO happy
that the tortures of the past are for
gotten. You have been my friends;
you have fought my battles. With a
full heart say farewell to the people
of Denmark"
Speaking for publication. DR.. Cook
said: 81 am perfectly willing to put
my records before the American
coast and geodetic survey to be com
pared with those of Commander
Peary, but do not see why | should
ask for such a comparison first"
Asked II he had any message for
the public, Cook replied: Don't you
think that would be rather presump-
;uous? All want is 10 get home TO
my wife and children and to finish
my work"
Shortly before the Melchior sailed
three motor cars reached the wharf
Or. Cook and Commander Sverdrup,
between whom comradeship has
arisen since they met, were in the
first, and Dr. Egan and Miss Egan
and various officials were in the 9TH
ers. The people broke through the
police barriers as the cars were pass
ing and the women folk threw flowers
NJ Or. Cook Shipping In the harbor
made a brilliant display of flags in
honor of the occasion.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-11
THE MEAT OF IT

Springfield (O) high school stu.
dents have been busy decorating
buildings with Greek letters. and ex.
pulsions are threatened.
Frank Sloan. switchman, lost his
life at Lacrosse. Wis. while attempt
Ing to save the life OF drunken
tramp who was sleeping on the track.
w. M. Gattin of Charleston. w. Va,
while walking In his sleep on the
Chesapeake q Ohio track near Hun.
tington. was hit by freight train
and killed.
Three children of Robert A Walsh
We're cremated when the Walsh sum
mer cottage at White Bear Lake,
Mimi. was destroyed by fire.