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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
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IsS.TfIT DEPLORABLE

To see how our city and state Sun day laws are being ignored! Just think of it! Selling the internal stuff on Sunday that shortenS mems lives by inches. Well. we hate like 40 to see anyone fined S2O and costs. And we hate like 50 10 see strangers come sneaking around to catch the poor fel- lows, but We hate like 50 to see peo- pie drinking intoxicating drinks at all at all. We sell tea and coffee wnich is really the best drink for man, woman or child; they never intoxicate. but always give you a good feeling, make you brighter and. moreover, add many years to your life; that's the kind of beverage people should drink. Say, if there was no beverage stronger than tea and coffee consumed. we wouldn't see six or eight new ''cops" added ever year to our already large police force. There would be no hollerisg Tor a patrol wagon, and Oh. how much more happiness. Joy and prosperity. which does not exist at present. would be at the fireside. Say, those sneaking detectives generally tell the judge the exact time they received their gin-fizz. whiskey cocktail Mamie Taylor" or beer. Why in thunder daSsn't some of the lawyers find out if they set their watches by the Washington school clock. If they say they did then their evidence can be broken sure, because each one of the four sides Of that clock gives diff ferent time and, worse still none of them ever gives the correct time. That clock is getting to be as big an eyesore as the rink Remember we give q clock that keeps correct time with only rhree pounds Of orr warranted good Pakfng Powder. We arc selling t,y1ca aTaSs BT SA cAr3tS AaGb
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
CIGAR FACTORY BURNED.

Reading Pa, Feb 7.-The building occupied by Julius Hansen, cigar man. ufacturer. md Hansen. Langer x Bailey, manufacturers of cellulo1d nov cities, was entirely destroyed by fire of unknown origin to-day. Loss S2o.- GOO Three tiremen were badly burned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
UNITED KINGDOM SALT.

London. Feb 1.-The visit of R. W. White Of the National Salt Co to Eng land Is reported to be in connection with closing a deal by which the American company will be largely en- abled to control the salt business or the United Kingdom.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
COLD CAUSING DEATH.

Canton. Feb 1.-The intensely cold wea ther prevailing is causing vide spread suffering. There have been over hundred deaths here from the cold.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
Mourning
 Goods

We desire to call your attention to our Mourning Goods department, as we are giving this department spe- cial attention and are showing con- plete line of all goods pertaining to Mourning Hat Wear-Crapes, Silks, Ribbons, Ornaments, trimmed and un- trimmed Hats, are displayed in pro- right as they always are.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
l. CHASE,
TheMiIIer&PeCkC C0 Bargain Day Friday, Feb. 9th.

lIi6MlllGi CT GGk UO Bargain Day Friday, Feb. 9th. AT ss-Ladies' Mohair Waists, were SlOO. AT 49-Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacuues, were $1. AT S1.9S-Ladies' Satin Waists, were S5. REMEMBER, ALL WINTER COATS
 AND CAFES, HALF PRICE.
 Goods. plain and fancy, were S1. AT 49e-Black Iohair Asuachan, WAS S2. AT 75c-1o pieces Fancy Silks, were S1 and S1-25. AT 25-Ready Made Sheets, value 39c AT 75e-White Crochet Counterpanes, value s1 AT S1.es-E1tra Fine Satin Comfort ables, from S2 50. AT 79c-White Fleeced Blankets, from oSc. AT s1.9s-Full Sized White Wool Blankets. from s2.5O. AT 10>Lonsdale Cambric. from 121hc AT 1-2e-White India Linen, value 12Ac AT 19c-Cream Table Damask. fro1o 25c. AT see-Bleached Table Damasl,. from soc. AT 19c-Children's Outing Flannel Dresses. braid trimmed. were 29c. AT S9c-Children's Outing Flannel Dresses, Were 59c. AT 29c-lrish Point Pillow Shams, embroidered edge. were soc. AT 25c-Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Corset Covers AT 5Oc-Ladies' Black Wool Tights, small sizes only. were S1. AT 25c-Children's Juvenile Shirts, were Toe. AT 25e-About , dozen left of those mems heavy Overshirts. large sizes only, were Soc and 75c.
 SECOND FLOOR. AT e9c pair-Nottingham Lace Cur tairS. white and ecru AT 25c each-Extra Heavy Parlor RroomS. AT 19c-Hemp Carpets hall and stair natterns. AT 2E"-12 bars laundry SnaD. AT S3.es-All Wool Smyrna Rugs, size 4x7.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
INSECT STlNCS.
What Causes the Swelling and Some
Remedies to BE Applied.

What Causes the Swelling and Some
Remedies to BE Applied.
The fact of death occasionally re-
sunlng from the sting of insects such
as bees and wasps is no doubt largely
responsible for the species of terror
which the presence of these insects
brings upon many persons. Only re-
Gently, for example, a case was re-
ported of a laborer who placed in his
mouth a gooseberry. which proved to
contain a wasp. The wasp stung him
at the root of the tongue; he went into
his cottage and medical aid was sum-
moned, but death ensued in five min
utes. In Cnis instance, of course, death
most probably supervened on suffoca-
ton due to intense swelling in the
throat, and was not due directly to
the poison itself.
Vomiting, fainting, delirium and stu
por strongly suggest a highly virulent
substance Of the nature of toxin.
The precise nature Of the poison of
wasps and bees is not known They
possess a poison bag and sting and the
fluid secreted is as clear as water, eX-
hibits an acid reaction and in fact con-
tains formic acid But this acid can
hardly account for the severity OF the
symptoms sometimes following sting.
Fatal results have, indeed, occurred
which could only be attributed direct
ly to the toxic action or the sung.
Some persons, however, endure the
sting with impunity, others develop
alarming symptoms, such as blood pol
oning, and undoubtedly the toXlclty OF
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

Those who endeavor to improve their
flocks of poultry by selecting the most
prolific hens from which the young
stock will be produced next year make
no mistake, but there is much care
lessness on the part of some in the Sc
lection of males. Neighboring farm
ers frequently exchange eggs, in order
to add new blood to their flochs, but
they fail to notice that by such prac-
tice, continued during several years,
there is no out-cross made. Every
farmer who desires to improve his
flocks should send to some distant
breeder, either for fowls or eggs, and
aim to secure purebred stock of some
kind. This should be done every year.
The result will be fewer cases of dis
ease, more prolific hens and better
quality Of poultry for market.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
PRESIDENT DIAZ'S GUARDS.
Close Watch Kept Over the Chief
Magistrate of Mexico.

DIR. Frank ]. Toussaint has re-
turned from six months exploring
trip through the mining and agricul-
tural districts Of Northwestern Mexico.
DR.. Toussaint travelled on horseback
with his own caravan OF pack mules
and poems, and his knowledge of the
foothills and arroyos of the states
of Chihuahua and Sonora, as well as
the remote plantations far from the
railroads and beaten tracks OF the
modern tourist, is very exact. He al
SO made a visit to the City of Mexico
and conferred with President Diaz
in relation to mineral rights on gov
ernment grant in Yaqui Valley. The
shooting of President Mckinley" said
DR.. Toussaint, would not have been
possible in Mexico, a country where
attempted assassination is one of the
expected Incidents of government.
President Diaz never takes walk on
the street or in any public place with
out secret service men watching over
him. Nobody with his hand wrapped
up or with hand in his pocket could
approach him without being stopped.
One morning a lame man, carrying a
heavy cane, was passing him on the
street. A detective brushed against
the man as If by accident and knocked
the cane out of his hand. He picked
ii up and returned it to the man with
profuse apologies, but while he had
the cane in his hands he gave the head
a turn and a pull to satisfy himself
that it was not sword cane. An
other time an old woman carrying a
basket on her arm was stopped be-
cause her hand was concealed in the
basket. the detective lifted her hand
out of the basket and, seeing that it
held no weapon, apologized for the lib
erty. Attempts on the life of Diaz
have been made, and no precaution
has been spared to prevent repeti-
ton of them. II a man clasps his
hands behind him while he is talking
with a public man a detective will
suggest that he allow his hands to
nang naturally at his side"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
Feeding or Selling Grain.

1t is an important point constantly
better to sell grain directly or feed it
to cattle, sheep or swine, and many a
farmer has found that his success or
failure has been largely dependent up
on the method adopted When there
is famine in either corn or wheat
it stands to reason that with the high
prices that follow it pays better to
dispose of the cattle ana sell the grain
direct to the best market. Likewise,
when the crops are enormous and
prices low the wise farmer meets with
success who Immediately proceeds to
buy up cattle and feed them literally
with the grain for market. In this way
many q farmer has made his fortune
while others were complaining that
the low prices of grain were running
them. Instead of using grain in some
profitable way they let 1t mould in the
fields or grain elevators while they be-
moaned their hard luck.
Now, one of the most important ne
cessities on the farm is quick and prac-
tical decision, which enables the farm
er to meet any emergency. 1t may be
said that this is also the great busi-
ness talent. The man who can decide
quickly and surely for the best in an
emergency is sure to come out ahead.
Farming today has Its reverses, it's
changes and its emergencies. No man
can foretell the size and nature of the
ha oh n
in the worlds markets for them.
Therefore he may at any time be con-
fronted with conditions that will tax
his resources and wisdom. No man
should raise a single crop of anything
without peing prepared to utilize it in
two or three different ways. II there
is no direct profitable market for it,
what then? Feed it to the cattle and
convert it into good meat, which will
bring a profit. If there is no market
for cattle and they are selling as low
comparatively as grain, then turn to
the sheep or swine. 1t seems like
throwing away a good thing to feed
grain to swine or sheep. Yet with
careful feeding even the best grain can
be fed to them with a safe margin of
profit, provided pork, mutton and wool
are selling well. 1t is very rarely that
all of these farm products command
small prices at the same time, and one
is not apt to find that all of his re-
sources are exhausted. Nevertheless,
it is important that one should be
thoroughly prepared for quick shift
ing of his work. That is, the ability
to adapt himself to changing condi-
tions and intelligent adaptation in this
world is often the secret of success. 1t
is probably the one thing more needful
among farmers, cattle and grain grow
ers than anything else. AT least that
is the opinion of your humble sub
scriber.-E. P. Smith, in American Gull
tivator.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
Tie Time for Planting Bulbs.

There is no definite rule to be laid
down as to the length of time in which
bulbs should be left in cold storage.
AS a general thing top growth will not
begin until root growth is completed.
This nearly always takes from six
weeks to two months. 1t is therefore
generally safe to begin bringing Oc-
tober planted bulbs to the living room
in December. Those desired for later
towering can be lelC in cold storage,
where they win remain dormant as to
top growth. By bringing bulbs to light
and warmLn at intervals of a week or
10 days we secure a succession Of
bloom which makes it possible for us
to brighten our windows with their
beautiful mowers during the greater
part Of winter.-Eben e. Rexford, in
New Lippincott
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

The Swedish people are always shak-
ing hands with each other. At break
fast or dinner the children or the
guests of a household shake hands
with the mother or the hostess when
they enter the room, wishing her good
morning, and also before they leave
it, thanking her for the food they have
eaten. At formal dinner parties the
same ceremony takes place. The
guests shake hands with the host and
hostess when they enter and again
before they leave the dining room,
and the ceremony is repeated when
they say good night before leaving
the house.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
Jamaica for Tourists.

A correspondent writes that Jamaica
is again being Advocated as winter
health resort for the tourist. 1t pre-
sents a variety of advantages in the
way of warm temperature and beauti-
full scenery, and, more than that, it is
comparatively inexpensive. There IS
also the charm of novelty, as the isl
and has not hitherto come within the
scope of the tourist. It's condition
has, of course, been vastly improved
since the days of Governor Eyre, when
It was not particularly safe for Euro
peans. Now that fine roads have been
made in the interior Jamaica offers a
fine refuge for the Yaletudinarian,
alike for seaside and inlaL-7 enjoyment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
FROM RECENT cENsUsEs.
Facts About Density of Population in
Various Countries.

Henry Gannett, in the American
Geographical Societys Bulletin, dis
cusses recent censuses of population.
The United States has 26 inhabitants
to the square mile, while France has
1S9. Germany 269, England and Wales
SGT, and Belgium 593. There is little
relation between the density of pop
ulation and the rate of increase.
THE rate of increase in the United
States" says Mr.. Ginnett, although
rapidly diminishing, is still so per cent
greater than that of any other ma
ton here represented. OF the Euro
pean nations, Germany shows the most
rapid rate of increase in spite of the
large emigration. Spain has prac-
tically come to standstill, its recent
census, taken in 1900, showing a few
thousand less inhabitants than that
taken three years earlier. The recent
famines in India are doubtless respon-
sible for the small increase in that
country. Proportion Of urban popu-
lation differs widely in different coun-
tries. Measuring it by the population
included In cities of 100000 or more
inhabitants, it is seen that this ele-
ment, which in the United States COM
priSes 10 per cent OF the total popu-
lation, includes in England and Wales
not less than "a per cent, while in Bel
GUM 1t Is IS per cent, in Germany 16,
In France 10, in Spain 8 and in Japan
8 per cent. Ii, on the other hand, all
bodies of urban population be includ-
ed, which is much better test to
apply, the situation is different. Meas
ured In this way, the urban popula-
ton OF the United States forms 40 per
cent of the total number of inhabi-
tants; while that Of England and
Wales forms not less than " per cent.
In Germany and the Netherlands just
one-half of the population is includ-
ed in such urban bodies; in France,
Switzerland and Belgium two-ffths, in
Denmark 80 per cent, in Norway 28 per
cent, in Sweden 81 per cent and in Rus
sia ~ per cent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

| months Of hard work amid many dam
| gers he has accomplished something
which is the marvel not only of those
of his own age, but of his elders.
"A natural emulation inspires him to
even better work. He begins to re-
gard training as a pastime rather than
a season of penance, and when the
following pay day he opens a little
bank account all his own, starting on
the highway to independence, if not,
indeed, wealth, he is thankful to those
who have spent such efforts in his
behalf, and shows it by going back
into training with delighted zeal. In
deed, instead of driving them to work,
as a father drives his son into the
potato patch with his hoe in hand,
am constantly repressing my little
performers, watchful of the first signs
Of fatigue and over-exertion. Often,
while travelling through the country,
when an opportunity occurs for holi-
day, | say, Which shall we do-try
that new feat again or go on the eXcur-
sion?' The answer is always the same
The new feat,' Then, if we have
time, the excursion.
"And while the body Is thus trained
you may be sure that other accom-
plishments and graces of mind are not
neglected. Every morning there Is an
hour or two Of hard study over school
hooks, and | find that the perfect ply
sical condition of the child makes for
wonderful alertness Of the mental fac
ulties.
"In spite of the vicissitudes Of cir
Gus life performers keep themselves
in the prime Of condition, eschewing
the commonest dissipations and main
tanning a high standard of conduct.
This is absolutely compulsory. OF
course many pleasures common to the
ordinary man are missed. But when
one meets retired acrobat, as was
my pleasure few days ago-a man
who is his S5th year could lift bull
lcck or climb a rope hand over hand
clean to the peak of the main tent
one sees the reward of life of abb
solute temperance in all things, Of
outdoor labor and constant strife to
excel. This veteran of the circus ring,
l must say, was the best preserved
specimen of humanity it was ever my
delight to meet, sound as steel. with
the physique of a man Of 40 still, and
joyial as freshman.
1T is said that athletes are short
lived. This may be true in the ranks
OF pugilism or any contesting profess
sion depending upon single violent and
strenuous competition between long
periods of training. But with the pro-
fessional acrobat it is different. One
days work is very much like another's,
with a new feat added and an old one
discarded from time to time, and the
chances of his attaining a long life of
health, strength and consequent happi-
ness are as certain as anything may
be in this world. This is not one of
the least rewards to which the youth
full performer may look forward. -
Kansas City Star
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

There is q time when every farmer
who values life and health for self
and family and wants 10 save the suf-
fering and cost of illness, will think
seriously about the best things to do
to prevent sickness. A great many
will, of course, ignore suggestions on
this subject or any other because they
simply won't get out of the rut they
are used to running in. And yet many
lives, much suffering and many doc
tors bills would be saved by the
knowledge of and practice of some sim
pie rules. And it is certainly well
worth the trouble-in fact, is may
save a hundredfold in money alone
to study the rules of hygiene and san
itation that both theoretical and prac-
tical science have demonstrated to be
best.
In the first place the continuous tes-
timony of scientific experts and Of
practical observers is that the great
est amount possible of pure fresh air
is the greatest preventive and the
greatest cure of many diseases. In
deed, 1t has now been shown that
about the only reliable cure of con-
sumption, the great scourge of mod
ern civilization, is living in the open
air both day and night. Even in so
bleak region as New England people
have succeeded in being cured Of this
disease by sleeping out of doors winter
and summer. 1t is evident that every
house ought to be arranged to have
the freest possible circulation of air,
and it should be fresh air, not loaded
with the odors of pigpens, manure piles
or other offensive matter. So every
farmer, If he cannot prevent bad odors
otherwise, ought to keep supply OF
the best disinfectants and use them.
The next important item is pure wa
ter and plenty of it. If there is no
other way to get pure water the sup
ply for drinking should be distilled.
This is easily done by having a tea
kettle spout to extend into a condenser
and keep it boiling all the time the
stove is running. This will certainly
get rid of every germ of disease that
is communicable through the stom-
ach. One of the worst of these is ty-
phoid fever. But water should be SO
abundant as to afford also the great
est plenty for bathing. This is thing
that the great majority OF people do
not appreciate as an agent of health
and comfort. A great many people are
not aware that the skin is the most
important organ of the body in get
ting rid of the poisonous waste matter
that is being generated every moment
of our lives,
Farm WORK is necessarily a dirty OPP
Grafton. In hot weauner, when the
sweat is pouring out and the dust fly
ing, the body is soon covered with a
sticky mass that will entirely check
the free action of lDe pores. There
fore every one who does hard work
ought to take good bath and put on
clean clothes to sleep in.-Journal OF
Agriculture.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

Jacob Bicycle, in Farm Journal, men
tions few of the little leaks that are
apt to appear on the farm and which
ought to be stopped:
Letting the harness go without OIL
ing until it becomes dry and cracked.
Allowing the briers and poison ivy
to grow from year to year in the fence
row.
Piling the manure on a hillside
where much of its strength is lost by
being washed away with heavy rain
storms.
Leaving wooden buckets or tubs
standing in the sun until they fall
into slaves.
Turning on so much oil or grease
when oiling the farm machinery or
greasing the wagon axles that some of
it runs off and falls to the ground.
Allowing the other hens to lay eggs
in the nest of the sitting hen.
Dipping feed from the sack or bin
with the hands instead of dish and
thus spilling it upon the floor.
Letting the weeds grow at the eX-
pense of the crops.
Letting the easy mixer 60 all day
without relieving the tension Of her
udder by taking out some of the milk.
Working with dull tools and letting
the mower and reaper rattle to pieces
through loose nuts aud screws.
Allowing the sparrows to thresh
your wheat in barrack or NOW.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11
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Winter Feed of Cows.

1t depends on whether you want
quantity or quality from your animals.
1t milk is sold by the quart, feed roots
and wheat shorts, stirred into hot wa
ter, so as to make a rich warm Cruel
Glover hay cut in June is one of the
very best. If rich milk and yellow
butter is your end, feed the blades of
corn and sorghum, gathered green and
sweet, upland hay, cut ana wet with
hot corn meal cruel. For roots, use
carrots and parsnips or sugar beets.
about a peck day. Never speak loud
or cross word to cow, and carefully
abstain from pounolng her hip bones
with the milking stool, which is SO
very frequently the habit.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-11

Owing to the fact that the ice must
be put up in winter and the icehouse
needs to be built and made ready in the
fall, it seems to be seasonable to dis
ouss at this time the Importance of pro-
vdiing ice if you are to make marked
success with the diary.
To be sure a good deal of successful
dairying has been carried on in the
years of the past without ice. In
Maryland and Virginia and in a num-
ber of otner states where they have
had cool spring water, and the spring
houses" the good dairy woman would
have smiled at any talk of the neces-
sity for ice.
But then, how many parts of our
country where the cool spring is not
to be found, and yet where dsirying
might be and often is profitable. We
want to encourage such farmers to
have their icehouses. The usual idea
is that lne ordinary farmer who has
only q few COWS cannot afford an ice
house. In reply to this we quote from
an exchange: Such farmers err.
during June, July and August if they
make milk If they churn, they need
ice. If they ship, they need ice. If
they sell their milk in neighboring vii
lages, they need ice. Besides finding
daily valuable use of ice in handling
milk the farmer can use ice in many
ways that will mean profit, comfort
and convenience. The small ice house
is almost necessity ON the dairy
farm"
Please note that very large and ex-
pensive icehouse may not be neces-
sary. 1t is something that most farm
ers can do for Themselves; both the
building of the ice hovee and the fill
Ing it with ice in winter. If the cash
were to be pad out for all this labor
It would alter the eaae.-Farin. Field
and Firesiae