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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
WEST wARDsRoRo.
PARSONAGE on Fire.

A. 118O o'clock Tuesday night the
AZ rrv of fire and the ringing of
are are"% church bell aroused the village
I ond rush was made to the parsn.
an" which had taken fire in the attic
from a burning chimney IL was
i. lo," TO be burning out in the eve.
h 'i,',, and Mr.. Grattan was watching it
n.ns o ai'U if got beyond his control he
S Si'u w. summoned help. A few pals
ma lsSy Water soon extingushed the fire
o, tbe amount of damage which ig
aiig is covered by insurance in the
9i'T Mutual company.
4 serious loss was prevented Had
.ba 6re got under Roadway that windy
l u, - with our small facilities for
.i,5ri it the house would probably
h hs~c'i b1rned down, and perhaps Others
NAM NAM it. A large hole in the roof Is
Ief fl which will doubtless be covered
,yi, the weather moderates a little
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
HaIe's
Honey Of
and Tar

should be taken at the first sign of
Grip. 1t cures 25e, SOC, SI.oo per
bottle; the largest size cheapest. At
all druggists, Take no substitute.
Pixies TOOthaChe Drops Cure In One Minute,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

If you had taken two of Carriers Lit
tie Liver Pills before retiring you would
not have had that coated tongue or bad
taste in the mouth this morning. Keep
q vial with you for occasional use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP is a very
efficient remedy. For coughs and colds
it has no equal. 1t is good for adults
and children. For Group and whooping
cough 1t is invaluable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

West Townshend. Vt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
IN DISTANT PLACES.

Tn British India only nine and one half per cent. of the population live in cities.
 The population of Honduras, not including savage Indians, is now es- timated at 597. 500.
 All the employees in the Mongolian gold mines of Siberia are Americans. The mines are yeilding very fair av- craze.
 There were formerly in South Al frica three animals related to the horse--the quagga, the mountain zebra and Burchen's zebra.
 What an English paper says is the greatest incubator in the world is at Batary, near Sydney, Australia. It accommodates II, ,440 duck eggs or 14,- oSo hens eggs.
 All land in China belongs to the state, and the only tax paid by the people is g small amount as rental, which has not been changed through centuries.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT.

In China funeral processions have the right of way in the streets, and all traffic must make way for them.
 Athletes are short-lived, and giants seldom live out the allotted time of threescore years and ten. They ex- send too much vitality.
 To inhale long, deep breaths while <.owly raising the arms above the head, and to exhale! as slowly while lowering them, is one of the best breathing exercises ever invented.
 Mayor Davis, of Pullman, Wash. Aas instructed the police to enforce inc anti-gambling ordinance, and has advised supplementary ordinance to cover the case of the Pullman small boys who play marbles for keeps.
 On the smooth side of kernel of common white corn, Flemish artist has painted mill on terrace, the miller with a bag of grain on his back, a horse and cart beside the mill, and group of peasants in the road.
 Stone and earthen vessels of such antiquity and pattern have been found in the turquoise mines of New Mexico as to indicate that these mines were worked by people prior to or contemporaneous with the Az tees.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
A. JOHN SMITH STORY.
How one of the Numberless Fratcr- ! nifty Wns Reached by Clever
 Correspondence Clerk.

Any city directory will show that the number of persons bearing the surname of Smith is legion. But the clan is not by any means confined to cur large cities. In the town of Smithville, in one of the western states, resides John Smith, who, be-
 ing the leader of the local band, had occasion to order from an eastern supply house a French horn and a pair of drumsticks. Unfortunately, MT. Smith neglected to say in which state Smithville was situated. The instrument makers were anxious to reach the band leader, as they did not wish to throw away. the order. They finally called in a shipping clerk, who had. considerable experi- ,ence with matters of the kind. He be- thought himself of the postal guide. and learned that there were SC Smithyilles in almost as many states and territories, so he immediately dispatched postal card, addressed to John Smith, Smithville, asking for his state, allotting one to each state, and awaited results. In the course of time one of the postal cards reached MT. Smith, who was becom- ing impatient at the delay in receiv- ing the French horn and the drum sticks. MT. Smith wrote an indig- nant reply, stating that if they did not know where to send the French horn and drumsticks, he could not understand how they could reach him by mail, and again failed to give his complete address. Fortunately the postmark, which before had been il- legible, was now sufficiently plain to enable the instrument makers to To- cate the town, so they immediately forwarded the French horn and drumsticks, and accompanied them with letter explaining all the cir scumstances and causes of delay. The French horn and drumsticks were duly received, by Mir. Smith and also the letter, to which he replied that if they had sent him 36 postal cards. he would like to know how it was he'd only received one.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
STRENGTH OF INSECTS.
Little Creature. Not More Than one- Third of an Inch Long, Lifted
 06O Times His Own Weight.

Very few people have any idea Of the strength of the little insects they see every day. A series of experi- ments made to test the jaw force and pulling and lifting strength of vari- ous kinds of insects gives some curi- GUS points for study. It has been found that cookchafer can draw 14 times it's own weight and the com mon honey bee 90 times. From this it may be argued that, weight for weight, each of the above-named in sects is If and 30 times, respectively, stronger than the horse, whose strength as rule is taxed to it's ut most in drawing it's own weight, as "dead Ioad.''
 The writer once experimented' with small hard-shelled beetle by put ting him under a common table tum- bier. The little creature, not more than one third of an inch in length, was able to move the glass in any di- rection. After the experiment had been satisfactorily made, both the tumbler and the bug were weighed, whereupon it was found that the lit tie Hercules had lifted 96o times his own weight. He did not carry the weight, of course, but caused it to VI ake some lively motions. <,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
DOG RUNS A cHURN.
For the Last Two Years the Faithful Fellow Has Churned Entire Prod
 uct of a Large Dairy.

The uses to which the dog is put nre many, and are constantly increas- ing in number as his fitness for diff ferent kinds of work is appreciated. In Holland almost all the vegetable and fish carts of the market are drawn by dogs; the same animals carry the light cargoes of the north; and in the Alps they accompany searching par ties and are kept in the monasteries for the purpose of locating travellers who have lost their way and would oth- erwise perish. In our own land scarce ly a week passes without the payment of tribute of some sort to a creature of the canine breed for his acts of her oiSm or other performances, which sight into the affairs of men.
 lie has long been a necessity upon the farm! In addition to being a pro- lection to the place, he acts in many capacities which render his services invaluable. On hearing word from pasture and drive the cows to the barn for milking, and in the case of a Medina county (O.) farmer, the dog pulls the latch string at big gate, which is arranged to spring open, and the owner finds his cows in their stalls without an effort on his part.
 A comparatively new use to which lhe farm dog is being put in northeast ern Ohio and western Pennsylvania is
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
DOG EARNS HIS BOARD.

shown by the accompanying illustra- ton, which demonstrates how dog runs the churn. The animal shown has churned the entire product of a large dairy for the last two years. twill be seen that the principle upon which the churn works is simple application of the old treadmill, and dogs are easily taught their part of the work. The common shepherd dog is said to be the easiest to teach, and, having once been in the treadmill, he barks and capers around when preparations are being made for his new occupation, thus showing by, his actions that he finds much delight in the work, as do his masters in having him perform it. in this case the cross section near the top is a lever, and connects with the handle of an old-fashioned churn to the right not shown in the picture.- Chicago Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
oAKv1LLE HAPPENINGS


 Large numbers attended the fair at the St Mary Magdelene church hall last evening and ,mirth and merriment prevailed the entire evening. Tonight will be the closing night and all the beautiful articles will be distributed among the lucky winners. The stage entertainment last evening was good. Tonight will be the best that can be found, the music and the prompting will be good The door prize was won by Miss Ida Krantz last evening. z Mir Baldwin Of Newton heights has moved his family to Watertown.
 Carl Barlow has excepted position in Holmes, Booth. & Hayden's Water bury.
 Mrs Charles Gray has accepted a position in the Pin factory.
 Frederick Shade is reported as being very sick again. He was thought to be getting better but got around to soon and had a relapse.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
A KNOWING PUSSY CAT.
Shows Extraordinary Devotion for Her Young Mistress and Is with
 Her Whenever Possible.

The first days of Passy's life were passed in a grocery store, where 9 bag of four supplied comfortable bed. She looked intelligent, but there was nothing about her to indi- cate that she would develop into a regular watch cat,' as she is now known by her many admirers.
 When Pussy was two weeks old she was presented to her mistress, and was taken in tiny basket to her new home, where she soon appeared wearing blue ribbon with tinkling silver bell attached.
 Pussy at once developed the most extraordinary affection for her young mistress, and determined to get all of her society that she could. She promptly let it be understood that she had firmly decided to sleep on the foot of her mistress bed, and that she considered ten o'clock quite late enough for anyone to sit up. She es- tablished custom of calling her mis- tress at that hour, and continues it to this day. When the clock strikes ten, Pussy walks up to her mistress and, standing in front of her, utters "meows" of entreaty, then walks to the bedroom and back again.
 One day recently, when all the fam fly had gone out, her mistress re- turned and rang the bell. Pussy who recognized her special ring, rushed to the front door and made frantic efforts to open it. She had often watched the servant unfasten the chain, and, thinking that was the ob- stacle, she jumped up to it, and her young mistress could hear her swing ing from it and pumping against the door in vain efforts to open it.
 Pussy will not allow any roughness of tone or manner to her owner. If
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24

one of the brothers raises his hand in joke toward his sister Pussy will growl like dog and, jumping at his feet, will catch hold with her teeth and claws. She is jealous of any at tentions paid to the members of the family, and if her mistress calls one of them Pussy scrambleS to get there first and offer, her services. If a stranger is in the apartment work ing she will sit right down beside him and refuse to take her eyes away from him until he is outside the door.
 Pussy sits beside her owner at table, and dainty bits are given to her. If she-is occasionally forgotten she will touch her mistress arm with her paw, but she is too polite to 'smew'' at table. Every morning she has drink of lemonade, and she is so fond of raisins that she will pull open a bag to get at them.-N. !. Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24

Chicago. That his candidacy should excite such widespread interest and demand an explanation, is, in itself, a singular comment on our indiffer- ence to public concerns. It ought to be taken for granted that young men of education, wealth, social position and leisure should give their time and influence to public service. Had the government of this country in it's early years been left to self-seeking dema- gogues the states would never have been united into one compact, consti- tutional whole. For many years there has been a growing disposition among Americans of all classes to leave pol itics to professional politicians. In this way has come about corruption. Municipal reform associations have tried to arouse citizens to a sense of their public duty. The best of them, however, rarely go beyond depositing a ballot, and it would surprise most of them very much to be told that they should help select the candidates, and should even accept office if called upon.
 This is the view taken by young Mir. Palmer. 1t is to be hoped, says the Little Chronicle, that he will have many imitators among young men, both rich and poor. = -'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
SERVING THE PEOPLE.
Mrs. Potter Palmer Thinks It Is .
 Duty Which Every Citizen Owes ~ to His City and Country.

sI believe that man who is 27 years old, has had a university training and the advantages of travel, and who has leisure to give to the public service, should help to remedy some of the evils of politics. My son has always been taught that it is his duty as a citizen to serve his city, as much as it is his duty to defend his country" :"
 These words were spoken by that public spirited citizen, Mrs. Potter Palmer, in reference to the candidacy of her son, Honore Palmer, for an all derman's seat in the city council of
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
THE WATER SPIDER.
Its Nest Is Kept Thoroughly Dry, AL though Located Some Distance
 Below the Surface.

It seems strange that certain kind of spider is capable of forming a bubble, taking it down through the water and discharging it into it's nest, so that the eggs, and later on the young, are kept dry and given air. Yet this is what the water spider does.
 Although this spider lives on land, where it needs plenty of air to breathe, it is really matched under the water and spends great deal of its time there beneath the surface.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24

Its body is covered with hair, which holds the air like drops ofAwater, and when the body is charged with these air particles, the spider dives down under the surface, forming a bubble which it holds between the hind legs and carries with it. It is only in this manner that it can furnish air for the interior of it's nest, keeping it dry until the eggs are matched.
 First, of course, the mother spider builds her nest. This is placed some distance down in the water and is a sort of cell spun in the shape of an egg, having an opening on the under side. When this is completed, she rises to the surface and there charges her body thoroughly with air. Then once more she dives under the surface, the water forming g bubble which gradually swells out from the body. This she skillfully holds between her furry hind legs, firmly, and yet gently, so that it won't break and escape.
 Swimming to the nest, she dis charges the bubble in it. This, of course, crowds out some of the wa ter, leaving the top filled with air. As the nest is large, requiring great deal, the spider makes another and yet another trip, until the whole in terior is free from moisture. By this simple process she keeps the eggs dry and furnishes air for the young un- til they are large enough to swim out and get it for themselves.
 But, as much as this spider lives under water, it is always dry. No matter how long it may have been swimming around under the surface, the moment it comes to the top there is no trace of moisture on it. The reason of this is that the air par ticles that cling to it's hair keep off the water and prevent it from soak ing through the skin. Another strange thlng about it is that it can swim with great speed, in spite of it's balloon-lile burden. The best way to watch the water spider is to place one in a vessel filled with water and containing some water plant. There it will quickly spin it's web, and, if fed on flies and bugs, lead it's aquatic existence
 The eggs of this spider are laid in cocoon, shaped something like the top of a round dish. It generally contains 100 or more eggs, each one. of which is separated from the oth- er-Cincinaati Commercial Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
.Gafelv G Brennan
 CREDIT CLOTF7IERS. |32-42 Cer1ferSf. Waterbury
Fore Daddy,d Go to Bed.

Fore Daddy'd Go to Bed. Each night for fifty years or more. Fore daddy'd go to bed, He'd come round tryin every door From front hall to the shed, And then he'd blow the candle out And set it on the bin, And. by and by, you'd hear him shout "Is ev'rybody in?'' And if it happened one of us
 Young fellsrs still was out, He'd walk aroun' and fret and fuss 4 And say he had no doubt That somethin' had befallen us Or we'd fell into sin, But when he'd hear our trampin' feet He'd say: Thank God. you're in!" And now reckon he's up thar,
 Awaitin', day by day, To bid us welcome from afar
 If we should go that way; But one things certain, he won't rest Until his kith and kin ls Have passed the portals of the blest And all are gathered in. s-St Louis GlObe-DemOcrat. <M
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
The First Camp Meetings.

Early in the year 17o9 John and William Magee, brothers, the first g Methodist local preacher, the second a Presbyterian minister, started from their settlements in Tennessee to make a preaching tour into Ken lucky. Such interest attended their work that at the next meeting many families encamped in the woods. The cooperation of these brothers was so pleasing an example of fraternity that the earliest camp meeting in- cluded members of every dsnomina- tion, but when other preachers fol- lowed their example and held meet ings in the woods or out of doors they became confined to members of a single denomination, as at the present day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
A PLANT THAT COUGHS.
The Entnda, Tropical Vine, sneexen Violently When Brought in
 Contact with Dust.

It is now we'll known that the sharp and broad distinction formerly made between animals and plants does not conform to the facts. The cells of plants, like those of animals, are dif- ferentiated in functions and are grouped to form special organs of nu- triton, respiration, excretion for the perception of light. The sensi- tive plant (Mimosa) has well-devel- oped sense of touch.
 A certain tissue in the leaves of plants performs the functions of a liver.
 The respiration of plants is espe- cially interesting. On the under side of leaves and on green stems are mill lions of microscopic mouths, each of which is opened and closed by two movable lips. These openings are the terminations of passages which are filled with wate-, vapor, air and other gases, produced by the chemical changes which accompany growth.
 The vine called the coughing bean (Eutada tussiens) is a native of moist. tropical regions.
 By accidental transportation of it's seeds it has gradually spread to much less congenial spots, especially rail- road embankments, where it endures drought very well, though it's growth is stunted. But there is one thing which it cannot stand, and that is dust. When the breathing pores become choked by dust the gases accumulate within the leaf for a time and then are forcibly expelled in an audible paroxysm of coughing and sneezing, which makes the leaf tremble violent ly. At the same time the whole plant becomes red in the face, so to speak. through the sinking in of the green chlorophyll grains and the appear~ ance of particles of red coloring mat ter on the surface.
 The Eutada is sometimes cultivated as a house plant. Sweeping the room is very apt to set the poor plant a-coughing, to the intense astonish- ment of persons who are unfamiliar with it's peculiarities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
Life-Saving Pigs.

The Australian coasting steamer Kameruka, while going from Eden to Sydney, travelling at full speed, struck on reef at Moruya Head. There be- ing no rockets on the ship, the cap. tain tied life line to some pigs which formed part of the cargo and had the animals put overheard. The pigs swan to the shore, taking the line with them, and by establishing communication every soul on board was rescueG.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
HEARD IN ENGLAND.
Sandringharn cost e22o,OC0.

Sandringham cost e22o,Ooo.
 A stamp tax on posters has been suggested in England.
 The king first took his seat in the house of lords on February 5, 1863.
 In the first s2 years of the last cen tury the British parliament made 27,- 01o laws.
 Out of 10000 inquests held yearly in the United Kingdom there are 250 verdicts of ''disd of hunger
 Seven thousand ffty-seven people became bankrupt i'll Britain last year, owing between them G7,5OO,0OO.
 For many years during the past cen tury national expenditure in England has coincided in millions with the year. It was 5o,ooo. GOO in 1850, 94, 4,ooo,- 900 ia 1924. -. N rss>-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
She Had an Answer, Anyway.

Little Edith belongs to family where the older girls go to a semi nary and she keeps careful track of all their doings. Some of the words she hears, however, are little too much for her, so when the class in geology had a. field day." and some one, asked Edith what they were go- ing for, she replied: 'Oh, I s'pose they're goin' to hunt theological specimens"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24


 neither read nor write, but had a natural talent for mechanics, and after he had seen a steam engine for the first time he went to his home and built one out of such material as he could find. He became a student at Hampton institute and after seven years of work was graduated, but re- mained at Hampton as an assistant in the machine shop.
 When the war with Spain broke out he enlisted in the navy and served at first as a fireman on the San Fran cisco and later on the New York un- der Capt Chadwick He was mustered out of the volunteer service when the war was over, but reenlisted at once and was assigned to the Atlanta on which vessel he is at present.
 The Indian sailor is described by his friends as a fine. stalwart fellow of whom his tribesmen have good cause Co feel proud
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
INDIAN IN THE NAVY.
Chapman schennndoah,a a Fu1I-BIood- ed Oneida, a Member of the Crew
 of the Atlantic.

To the United States cruiser Allan la belongs the distinction of having in its crew Chapman Shenandoah, the only American Indian in the navy. He is an Oneida, and was born on the reservation 29 years ago. He is the grandson of Shenandoah, "The Deer," who, in his day, was one of the most notable men of his tribe. At the age of IS Shenandoah could
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
Bobby Knew All About 1t.

And do you know why, Bobby" ," asked the minister who was dining with the family, your mamma doesn't want you to have second piece of pie?" '.Yes, sir," replied Bobby. T heard her tell sister there would be enough left for to- morrow if you didn't take any.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
preferred the Othcr p.rt

"Harry," said the visitor, "do you like to go to schoel?" "Yes, ma 'am,'' replied Harry, 'sbut I like the other part the best" What other part? ?'' asked the visitor. "Comin' home,'' was the answer.