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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
NANsEN's PROPHECY.


 In view of Peary's successful fail ure it is interesting to- read what Nan sen writes about his chances of sue cess two months before he was heard from. We quote from Leslie's Month ly for November:
 .'Peary was to employ the winter, along with the Eskimos, ill making preparations for the expedition, and the Windward was to take them on board again next summer and carry them farther north. In Accordance with this arrangement the Windward started for the place of rendezvous last summer, but did not come back in the autumn, so that Peary's expedi- ton, like Sverdrup's, can scarcely be heard of before August or September of this year. What Peary may have accomplished or may have a prospect of accomplishing it is of course diffi- cult to forecast. I am inclined to re- gard it as a drawback to his scheme that he is in so great degree depend ent upon the Eskimos, who understand little or nothing of the objects of such an expedition. and whose actions are so largely determined by the mood of the moment. At the same time we may be certain that. however circum- stances may shape themselves. Peary, with his incomparable energy end his many mental and physical resources. VIII achieve something of importance. J
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
STORY OF A WAITER.

He was waiter and he carried his tray pretty well balanced, considering that it was on ChurcE street sidewalk at Il 80 Saturday night.
 The waiter was sober bp iI said fa his credit, and the tray held a porter house steak, some French fried pota- toes, a couple of rolls and a cup of coffee with the fxings. It was all steaming hot and just done to turn. Somebody with an appetite was wait ing
 Just then some thoughtless and very careless chap jostled the waiter. His tray tipped a bit and the steak slid off, accompanied by the platter The steak landed flat on the concrete. butter side down as usual. The platter was smith, ereened
 But do you think that such little incident as this bothered the waiter? Not bit. He went right along; he felt jnstinctively through the nerves of his outstretched palm that he was minus a steak, also q platter, but he didn't change color because he couldn't. He was born a silhouette. So he went right along. Meanwhile the steak sizzled on the concrete and smelled savory. Some newsboys shifted it, a couple of men side stepped and a policeman came pretty near hitting it square with his heel. Still the steak remained in tact
 The waiter had stepped inside the nearest doorway for inventory. He came back, took the steak from the walk, smoothed it off, picked out the broken platter bits, gave it wipe with his handkerchief, examined it critically and wound up by serving it satisfac- torily.
 So once more it is apparent that where ignorance is bliss it is folly to know too much
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
EXTENSIVE KITCHENS.


 Royal kitchens invariably are ex- pensiye. The present Czar of Russia soon after his ascension spent eighty thousand pounds in remodeling and refurnishing the royal kitchens at the winter palace, St Petersburg. All the cooking utensils are of solid silver. and include forty stewing pans, none of which could be purchased under. as many pounds. The spice boxes are of solid gold, engraved with the royal arms, and the ranges and ovens are edged with silver. The actual cost of rebuilding the kitchens was thirty thousand pounds, the purest black marble being used throughout, and the decorations were responsible for an outlay of five thousand bounds. Among the cooking uetensils should be mentioned three thousand silver spoons and gold gridiron that belonged to the great Catharine The chief cook draws salary of eight thousand pounds year, and he has six subordi mates in receipt of salaries ranging be- tween on thousand and fifteen thous- and pounds. to say nothing of hun dreds of supernumeraries Altogether the Czar's kitchen expenses amount to one hundred and twenty thousand pounds per annufn.
 The next most costly kitchen belongs to the Spanish court, the cooking uteE slls alone having face value of nearly nfteen thousand pounds. They are of a great age. The Shah of Persia's kitch- en in Teheran is, however, the most valuable kitchen in the world. Even the cooking pots are lined with gold and the plates and dishes used at the royal table are of solid gold, incrusted with precious stones. If it were possi- ble for the contents of the Shah's kitch- en to be put up for auction they would realize more than one million pounds.
 King Edward VII's kitchen in Wind sor contains nearly two thousand pounds worth of silver and silver pla- ted utensils. George II expended ten thousand pounds upon the fittings, which are mostly of black oak, and, apart from their historical interest, have greatly increased in. value
 There are many costly kitchens in London's west end notably that in Apsley house. over which the first Duke of Wellington is said to. have ex- pended seven thousand pounds. The copper utensils alone are valued at one thousand pounds, while silver plated stewpans at twenty pounds each, spice boxes and other culinary implements account for three thousand pounds. Lord Shrewsbury's kitchen cost three thousand pounds in fittings alone everything. even to the ranges, being covered with silver plate. Another ex- pensive kitchen is to be found in the Earl of Derby's town house. Tn ap- pearance it resembles a lavishly built dining hall the mountings and pillars l being everywhere of the finest marble, which ran up bill of thirty1nve hun- dred pounds, while the copper and I plate utensils could not be purchased for two thousand pounds.-Lcndon l Express.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29

In the hope of getting further light on Secretary of the Treasury Cages financial beliefs, Washington core spondent called on the secretary and asked him to elucidate his proposi- tion as propounded to the Bankers as socfation in Milwaukee The secre- tary was so 10th to talk on the subject that it gave color to the rumor that the president was not altogether pleased with his statements. He said that to enlarge upon the subject would be to discount his forthcoming report He would not admit that the proposi- tions would appear in precisely the same form in his report, but said that he would dwell upon his idea that ''the government ought to be gotten out of the banking business" In reply to the question Would you not place the people entirely in, the power of the bankers, giving them the ability to enlarge or contract the currency at will?' He replied, ''The prosperity of the bankers depends upon the pros perity of the people. Their interests are identical. My idea is to get the government out of the banking busi- ness. which is not it's province. That is the business of the banks He refused to discuss the matter further, saying, "For further details you must wait for my annual report"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
HOW HE SUCCEEDED.

ssIf I hadn't acted upon the advice of friend I am afraid that should not have been married to-day, at least to my present wife, laughed the gen. ial traveller. When I courted the lady she was of a very romantic dls- position. the result of reading class of novels that pass for literature among some people. think at that time she had an idea that some day prince would come riding out of the east and carry her away for his bride. At any rate whenever 1 proposed, which was about as often as 1 met her, I got beautifully turned down. was getting discouraged when an old friend of mine. who understood the situation. said to me:
 My boy, Jennie is a good girl but her head is in the clouds tie greater part of the time. Now, what you want to do is to catch her when she is down on the earth with the rest of us. Let me give you pointer. Every Monday morning she is obliged to take care of the large family baking and right there is your opportunity to find her with her feet firmly planted upon the earth. Call around there when she is over the top of the oven and state your case I took the hint and called early one Monday morning. I found her in a calico dress, with her hair done up in curl papers, and her arms busily man. ipulating a rolling pin, and there, seated on a kitchen chair, without one romGntic feature about it, she prom ised to be mine. She told me after ward that at the time she didn't know which way was east. letting alone conjuring up prince .''-Detroit Free | Press
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
INCREASING CHURCH FUNDS
Queer Method Suggested by an Eng fish Parson for RepIenishinE
 His Treasury.

Clergymen in charge of small and poor congregations frequently find themselves hampered by want of funds with which to carry on their work but it is doubtful if even from tier missionary, who is generally ac- knowledged to be the most hampered of American ministers, would adopt the method for increasing his re- sources which an English parson is re- ported to have pursued. This clergy man is in charge of a church at Mill wall and is quoted as offering to give any West end church a thorough spring cleaning, the payment to go to his own church funds. In his letter announcing his offer the clergyman says, according to paragraph in a Scottish journal: with the practical experience I have acquired I can now beeswax and polish floor, or varnish floors with anybody, and my wife is Al at painting and decorating"
 The wives of some American clergy men, particularly in frontier stations, could and do tell tales of hardship and trial, but it is safe to assume that no matter how low the church treas ury might be they would hardly be ex- pected to aid in its replenishing by hir- ing out to do church cleaning, even if it were simply painting and decorat- ing" and not the regular scrub work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
TUESDAY, OCTOBER %. 1901.
Some of the editors that worked

Some of the editors that worked late and early for the constituuonai convention are afraid now that they said too much, and that the conven- tion may not amount to much aIter all. They are wondering if the meet ing will adjourn without doing very much, if anything. The Hartfofa Times last evening took ex-Goyernor Lounsbury to task for his speech de- clining a nomination. In Hartford there is some talk of sending a man as delegate who voted against the con- vention. If such thing happens in few of the cities, and the small towns keep up their dog in the manager tac- tics, the convention will not be howl ing success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
PARTICULAR.

As the daily train reached Vermont Village. the other day, an antique lock- ing dame thrust her head out of the Wi1iooy opposite the refreshment room, and briefly shouted:
 .SonGyp'
 A bright looking boy came up to the window.
 Little boy,' she said, ''haye you a mother?"
 'Yes, ma'am.''
 .Do you go to school?''
 "Yes. ma'am." ies?''
 .'Yrs, ma'am.''
 Do you say your prayers every night?'
 Yes, ma'am."
 "Can I trust you to do an errand for me:''
 "Yes, ma'am."
 ssI think I can, too,'' said the lady, Joking steadily down on the manly face. Here is 5 cents to get me an apple. Remember, God sees you.'- Boston Courier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN STORE

o. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays River, Cape Colony, conducts store typical of South Africa, at which can be purchased anything from the pro- verbal needle to an anchor" This store is situated in q valley nine miles from the nearest railway station and about twenty-five miles from the near est town. MT Larson says: T am favored with the custom of farmers within radius of thirty miles, to many of whom I have supplied Cham berlain's remedies. All testify to their value in a household where a doctors advice is almost out of the question. Within one mile of my store the pop ulation is perhaps sixty. Of these, within the past twelve months, no less than fourteen have been absolutely cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rene dy. This must surely be a record. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29

The excitement incident to travelling and change of food and water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this req son no one should leave home without a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, tie rent Of which is $645.50 per year; $5,0OO will take 1t. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Wateryille street is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on Belleview avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 ID. H. TJERNEY. Real Estate. Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29
HEARD IN PASSING

Women of Germany are progressive. By long persistent efforts they have at last been granted the right of free speech. We thought womankind, ir-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29

When you have no appetite, do not relish your food and feel dull after eating you may know that you need a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price % cents at all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-29

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The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
Some Movings.

Again there is little furry among oul
housebolders. Mr.. Eugene lockers has
moved into the house on Sherman st.
Just vacated by Clinton Dow, VINO mas
moved his family to Freehold, N. j.,
where be is tending bar at the American
Hotel.
Mr.. Jacob Snedeker will move into the
lockers house on Lincoln Ave.
Mr.. Howard Conover will move into
the Lange house, vacated by MI
Hausser, who goes to Avon N. J. Mr.
VIM. Houseman will occupy the house
vacated bv Howard Conover, on Harri-
son st. Mr.. Houseman, who owns the
place. will raise the house up somewhat
and otherwise improve it for his own
occupancy.
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Held Throughout the Land on
Thursday.
IN HONOR OF MCKINLEY.
Union Service Held in Jamesburg
PresbyteriOn Church. School Child.
rem Attend in q Body.

Throughout the land and even in for.
eign lands Thursday was observed as a
day of solemn religious services in COM
memoration OF the death and burial OF
President Mckinley. Nearly every
community marked the day with relig-
ious gatherings, sermons, or orations,
prayers for the perpetuity and guidance
OF the Nation and a general cessation
from all labor.
Jamesburg was no exception to the rule
and every store and shop and factory was
closed from 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. An en-
deavor was made to have all four of our
town ministers gather their flocks in the
Presbyterian Church and unite in union
service. with four short addresses.
The Rev. Mr.. Walters was compelled
to be absent to attend the annual con-
ference Of his church and the Rev. It. B.
Nolan had arranged for morning SER
vice, so that the service devolved upon
Rev. j. l.. Ewing. the pastor, and Rev.
G. V. d. Conover, OF the M. E. Church.
The latter made the opening prayer and
it was fervent, eloquent and impressive.
He also read the Scripture lesson from
Corinthians, it being the usual portion
used in the burial service.
Rev. J. l.. Ewing preached the sermon.
His text was "Clonds and darkness are
round about Him. Righteousness and
judgment are the habitation of His
THRONE" from Psalm 1922. For nearly
an hour the reverend gentleman held his
audience in rapt attention. His sermon
was mastery and we cannot mar it by
an attempt to quote fragment. Those
who heard it have requested its publica.
tion in full and it is likely this will done.
Its greatest value will be found in the
effort made to teach the LESSOR of this sad
National bereavement. The service was
closed with the singing of NEARER my
God to Thee, during which many wept
Mr.. Ewing was warmly congratulated
by all. The church was very appropri
ately draped with mingling of the Ma
tional colors and the universal badge o
mourning, while life-size portrait o.
President Mckinley hung from tie gal
lery. 1t was the property of DR.. Suydan
and has since been given to Sumner
Post. A beautiful part of the service wal
the presence Of nearly everyone of the
school children, who came in body
from the school, marshaled by Principa
Deyenny and the corps of teachers. The
children will remember this part of oul
history and its lessons for all time, ant
for the Nations good.
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
Mckinley Was Worth $500, 900.

The value of the estate of the estate oi
the late President, Inclusive of Everything
he owned and the insurance policies upon
bis life, is believed to be about 5000, 900.
When Mr.. Mckinley was elected for the
first time he had just lost practically every
cent he possessed by indorsing notes for
Ohio friends. He was a most generous
man, caring little for money. He stepped
into the White House financially wreck
ed, not merely having lost all of his
money, but heavily in debt and with
notes out against him.
His friends, prominent among whom
were Mark Hanna and H. Fl. Kohlsaat,
went to his rescue. They took up his
paper and put him on his feet.
The President was frugal and lived
plainly at the White House. He saved
good part OF bis salary of nearly 81 900
a week, and devoted it to repaying the
friends who had come to him in the
hour Of need. Eventually he paid back
every penny advanced on his behalf, a
sum total of about 100000.
The Canton home, the farm near that
place, the life insurance policies amount
ing probably to not more than $50. 900,
comprise the bulk OF the estate.
One of Mr.. McKinley's closest person.
al friends said yesterday that the Canton
house was worth $4,000 and the farm
$50, 900, and that with securities and cash
of $4,000 and insurance of 100000 the
estate would be worth trif1e more than
5000 600.
II am sure the estate cannot amount
to more than 100000 at the outside, and
1 believe it to be much less," said the
Presidents friend. "During the last three
or four years Mr.. Mckinley devoted a
part of his salary to paying off the debts
acquired several years ago. You can say
authoritatively that when the President
died he did not owe cent"
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21

cernlhg the death Of William Mckinley,
PRESIDENT and Comrade. There was deep
grlef shown during the singing of
Nearer My God, to Thee" which the
veterans requested to have sung. There
were many fine singers in the Brigade.
Ihe Rev. j. A. Trimmer was also to
nave spoken to the veterans but the hour
was SO late that be declined to detain
them longer and closed with neat toast.
1t was memorable day.
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
Letter to John Erhart.
JAMEsBURG. N. J,

JAMESBURG. N. j.
Dear Sir: Is gallon of paint a gallon
of paint. or half a gallon !? Sometimes
one, sometimes the other. E. P. Lynch,
and his predecessor, Delhi, N. Y, sold a
well.known Mixed paint for twenty
years-It'sa good paint, as mixed paints
go.
N. Avery owns two houses exactly
alike there. He painted one four years
ago with this Mixed Paint-took twelve
gallons. Last spring, he painted the
other house with Devoe; bought - gal
Ions and had gallons left. Same painter,
George Gilbert same result, so far as
looks go.
But the point of this tale is: 1st, That
a paint is dear or cheap according to what
it is no matter about the price. End,
That a gallon of one kind of paint can
containt twice as much paint as gallon
of another kind of paint.
Devoe goes twice as far as Mixed Paint
two to one-but that isn't all. This
story, however, skips the rest-how it
wears is the rest.
Another, same town-Ferguson d
Thompson's store was painted some
years ago with this same Mixed Paint
80 gallons. Repainted last spring with
Devoe. MIR. Lynch said 16 gallons would
be enough. They have 8 gallons left.
Yours truly,
20 F. w. DEvoE & Co.
P. S.-Perrine & Buckelew sell our
paint.
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
Edward w. Dunham Very Ill.

The very many friends of Mr.. Edward
Durham, of the firm of s. P. Dunham
& Co., of Trenton, will learn with sincere
regret that he is lying very low with
typhoid fever. Mr.. Dunbam married the
talented daughter of Mr.. John s. Silvers,
of Cranbury, and both families are feeling
the greatest anxiety over Mr.. Dun hams
condition. We sincerely hope his life
may be spared, for be is young man of
ability and great usefulness, in business.
in church and in Y. M. c. A. circles.
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
Public Schools Take Action.

To the Teachers of Middlesex Co.
My Dear Teachers-In view Of the
terrible calamity that has befallen this
nation IN the death of President Nc
Kinley, imposing a grief worldwide,
impressiveiy manifested in mercantile
professional and religious spheres. it is
fitting that appropriate action should be
taken to impress the lessons of the sad
event upon the minds OF the children in
our public schools.
l would therefore request that YOU
hold some suitable exercise at an early
date, in the school under your supervi-
sion, and Undue the minds of the pupils
with:
First-True appreciation of the los!
which the nation has sustained by The
death of our late President, William
M cKinley.
Second-Due reverence for the char
acter of our late President.
Third-Derogation of the falsedoctrine'
and base motives that influenced the
brain of the assassin.
Yours truly,
H. Brewster Willis,
Countv Suporintondont
The Jamesburg record., 1901-09-21
A NiphtOf Terror.
occupancy

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the brave General Burnham, OF Macnias' NC, 49,
when the doctors said she "oulu ,1 Gie II II
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