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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-07

SoAllllN, oullACAuCls, DoAIihs botlLA anu HemDhill.
 | jumped to the Chicago American 1 league club. The St Lnnis National 1 leagu club has signed Pat Donovan CT Burkett. Donovan will have hard work to fill the places of Criger. Rob- inson, Wallace, McGraw. Heidrick. Jones and others who were stars last year. Manager Mack of the PhiIadel- phia American league club says that he }las so far signed the following: l Catcher, McFarland: pitchers. Will lis Rusie and Jack Taylor; infieJders, Crishnm. Lnioie. Conrnv and Cross; outfielders. Fultz and Flick.
 l The American 1eaguers have planned to place powerful teams in Boston Philadelphia and Chicago. where they l may have conflicting dates with the National league. To date the Boston New York. Brooklyn, Philadelphia. Si Louis clubs of the National league have suffered most from the Jumping of star players. John I. Rogers o1 the Philadelphia Nationals says that as soon as he has proof positive that or I of his players has signed an Ameri can league contract he will haul him into the courts without delay Presi dent Ban Johnson of the American league is expected to give out an ofh cial list of players signed before thu week is out.
 Connie Mack went to Bedford. o. Aouday and txied 4o1 eprral Flick fo'
 n sA4s ss,ss's zs sss f<
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
OLD JOE'S VFLET.

a bride; his children had all been born
there; and the place which the villagers
stigmatized as so lonely and way back
from everywhere" was to him the most
peopled spot in the universe. From its
homely shelter his children had gone
forth one by one TO earn their daily bread
afar or near-some had married, some had
died; and from that rickety fourposter so
despised of Liza Legg his old wife had
turned a face of calmest trust toward the
dark and silent grave
Now that his wife was dead and his
children drifted out into the world-and
beyond it. with none of his own kith and
kin remaining in the parish-this little
tumbledown house was his world, the
only place where he did not feel lost and
lonely; to him the spirit of departed
blessings rested upon 1t like the dew of
the morning. But 1t was to be his no
longer; the decree had gone forth that he
must lose his home and his individuality
to become just one more pauper added to
the responsibilities of the parish. The
idea was so sad and strange that he could
not get used to II, and even as he strove
to meet the inevitable with no reDeilious
spirit the evil day came upon him. That
morning his scanty belongings had been
parted uD and scattered among the par
ishioners. and the little money they fetch
ed was 10 go toward his maintenance in
the Union.
Liza Less. had fastened upon the feath-
er bed, : I'd was to be ousted by no more
generous bidder; but she could not appro-
pirate the old oak bureau. for the vicar
knew a fine piece of antique furniture
when he saw ii, and he gave Thorne an
honest price for II.
Now TIat,o hire save for tho
infirm totteIing old settle, which was sup
posed to be a fixture, upon which Joe sat
TO try TO read his Bible; a few red sparks
fingered In the depressed-looking fire.
place, with q brick in its lower jaw and
ashes upon its head. The cottage had
been let over his head and the new ten
Thorne was waiting for their arrival be-
fore taking himself off as in duty bound
to the Union ere the sun set For he had
sun piece of property to dispose Of
rest; he had offered this last treasure TO
Liza Legg, who had flouted IL, and he
was terribly afraid that THE worst would
have to come to the worst.
'Tn my Fathers house are many man
sions-many mansions" His quaYcring
voice broke suddenly with n sob and
neat little grey cat stirred upon his knee,
and began gently rubbing against him TO
know what the matter was. She had been
uneasy herself for a week or longer, and
the removal OF the furniture had disturbed
her still more. What could she and her
master do when bedtime came with no
four-poster-for she was accustomed TO
sleep on one corner of the shabby patch
work quilt, and rouse him in the morning
with a cold little nose against his face and
a burst of rapturous purring.
What a lonely awakening for him the
next morning without his little faithful
friend and companioni For II had come
to pass that the little grey cat and the
old man were all In all to each other She
had come TO them years ago, tiny stray
kitten. on their last daughters wedding
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

large mirrors, which hung between the
windows over the tables, had the same
/, design at the tops of their frames, paint
cd ON paper under giass.g There was
also in this room centre table and an
upholstered couch. but not one lounging
chair,
The dining room walls are said to have
been tinted a soft Erey-green. This room
faces west, so as to receive, at the usual
dining hour. except on those short winter
evenings when artificial light is neces-
sary, the fun glow of the setting sun.
The old dining table which is still in the
possession of the Tayloe family. is a beau
tifu piece of furniture a supplementary
table always stood in the back hall, ready
to be placed beside the other in the event
of large number CT guests being invited
to dine. a large recess in the dining room
wall held the sideboard. and opposite. be-
tween the windows. were two high buff
mirrors. with candles on either side. hang
ing over them, and a large easy chair, sug-
gesttve of the after-dinner nap.
Above the front hall, or vestibule is a
circular room. which was called the round
parlor, where. IL is said, the family usual
ly sat. This room had divans fitted into
the spaces between the windows, and a
curious old table, upon which the Treaty
of Client was signed.
The upper apartments are of moderate
dimensions. but have large closets and
dressing rooms attached. Mrs. Tayloe's
chamber was above the drawing room. and
each article of furniture had its appointed
place. that was never changed. 1t is said
that. while her daughters rooms were fur
nished according to the changing fashions.
the mistress of the house preserved to
the end of her life the elegant simplicity
that characterized the Colonial style. In
her room was the old eighteenth century
four-pOster bed.
The house is abundantly provided with
closets, and, in the dining room and YES
thule, are secret doors forming a com
munication between the former apartment
and the front door through a closet.
great deal of the old furniture of the
house is still in the possession of men,
hers of the Tayloe family. but most of
the pictures and bric-a-brac that former
ly adorned the mansion is to be seen in
the Tayloe room in the Corcoran Art Gal
lery. having been bequeathed to that in
stitution by Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe.
1t is believed by architects that the house,
in its present semi-public character, will
have no little influence in forming public
taste in regard to true Colonial architec-
ture.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28
LIGHT FROM UNKNOWN METAL.

From the Northwest Magazine. }

Residents of Boise City. Idaho, are very
much excited over the discovery of a min
eral which has Illuminating power. The
discovery was made by George +. Ayres
a well-known mining man of Boise, sew
eral weeks ago in one of his claims about
sixty miles from Boise. At the time he
did not think much of the matter. and,
therefore, paid no attention to it. The
farther he went into the mine, however,
the brighter the light became. until, after
a few feet had been worked. It was not
necessary fo~ him to use lamp. 1T was
then that he took some of the mineral to
Boise and had 1t examined by an assayer
Terry L. Williams. of Boise, who is in
terested with Mr.. Ayres, was in Tacoma.
mineral with him. He will have an as
say of IT made and expects that its true
worth will be determined.
so far we have not been able to find
any person who can tell what kind of
mineral it is" he said when exhibiting
it. land it is for that purpose / have
brought il here. There is a large body
of it at the mine where this was taken
out, about sixty miles from Boise City
MIR. Ayres, owner of the mine, found it
four weeks ago at a depth of 800 feet
from the surface. He was running
cross-cut tunnel to tap his ledge at this
depth, when he struck this deposit
AT first it attracted his attention by
giving forth a dull light AS he worked
farther in the light became brighter and
at the end of three DAYS work he was
lamp. Then the mineral became a curl
osity and some of it was taken to Boise
1t was examined, but there has been no
one who is able to tell just what it is.
Mr.. Ayres took a piece of ii to his
cabin and after night tried to make ID
show light. but it was not so bright as
1t had been in the tunnel. This is at
tributed to the atmospheric conditions
and is undoubtedly true, for in the ex-
periments that have been made with il in
Boise we have been able to reproduce the
atmospheric conditions in water that pre-
vail where the mineral is found, and
therefore it is not thought that we will
have any trouble in getting the desired
result
so far as we have been able to learn
this is the first of the mineral ever found
in the world. All assayers to whom we
have shown 1t say they never heard of
1t before and they are not able to tell
what it is. We will go ahead and try TO
put il to some use, and even at the pres
ent time are reasonably sure of success
II it does come out as we expect the mine
viii be more valuable than we ever be-
lieved.
There is large body of the deposit
and the farther we go In the stronger be-
comes the light. Another thing that we
are convinced of is that If II can be made
practical it Will be a perpetual light for
in the throwing off of its rays there does
not appear to be any waste of the mineral.
Since the discovery there has been a large
number Of visitors to the mine, and in
terest in the outcome is being watched by
all in the vicinity of where the deposit
was uncovered"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

I'm my Fathers house are many man
sions, If it were not 50" With a
knarled and rheumatic finger old Joe
Thorne followed the precious words, try
ing to repeat them in a quavering voice
so as TO give himself all their comfort.
But he had TO stop. for his voice was not
steady enough to serve him, and his eyes
were too blind to see the big print, even
with the aid of large round spectacles
with heavy steel frames.
But he had only been so dim of vision
since last Board day, when 1t had been
decided by those in authority that he
was too old and feeble TO look after him
self amy longer, and that he must part
with his little home and his scanty be-
longings and end his days in the House.
knowing his poverty and helplessness,
he had patiently and meekly acquiesced
in the decision OF his betters, and his
nearest enighbors, half mile off, and
the relieving officer had painted TO him
In glowing colors how much better off he
would be in the House.
"Why. you won't know yourself, Joe"
said brisk Liza Legg. who had an eye
TO her neighbours old oak bureau. which
might come her way very cheaply II
things went well; you won't know
starved with cold like we pore folks out
side"
Old Joe looked dazedly round. as one
who hardly knew himself already. and
as one who might soon be lost altogeth-
er.
1T es true. Liza" he answered sad
ly; 4 be gettin' up good hard age"
That's the sensible way to look at
IT," remarked the relieving officer, who
was as kind hearted as his ofiiciality
allowed him to be; why. If you stayed
here We might find you dead in your
bed one fine morning"
"Ess. and how about the stiffcate and
putin of zee under groun'?"
This cheerful question from Liza who
had made up her mind days ago that the
riclIety old fourposter was only fit for
nrewood, but that the feather bed might
really be got bargain. Its owner looked
wistfully at the antiquated piece Of fur
niture.
1T med me, he admitted, but I'm Will
In TO go when the Lord do call me"
They were both pleased 10 find him so
resigned. to what was right and fitting,
and. well content. they left him to him
self TO think 1t over. The place which
had sheltered him and his for so many
'etS Niat MS Hitiii"iy couid only dlnnly
srope about the earlier ones was no snug
and powered cottage, like the model ones
In the village. but was an isolated Ish-
mael OF dwelling, standing apart from
the haunts of men. with its thatch roof
standing out from the hillside like n
frown or furrow. IL Was lopsided and
rather tumbledown where II did not face
the public eye. but to Joe Thorne IL was
home. and sanctifed to him by ties of
warm affection. His wife had come there
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-28

given. and as the sugar receives into
itself the GOODNESS of the water because
OF the spongy substance, the GOODNESS of
the latter is more felt with 1t than when
taken alone. by the consistency of the
body of the sugar itself
with the powdered leaves OF Artocar-
pus tntegrifolius penitents are cured of
pimples and spasms."
A story is told of a carpenter who cut
his toe with a Ratchet so that IL merely
hung by the skin, but on his applying the
bark of the root of tfcus altimaloo' he
returned to his work the next day with
his toe completely healed
kalanchoe is another great healer. and.
according to the priest. If the head of a
chicken be cut its whole length with n
sharp knife which has been rubbed with
the juice of this herb. and afterward both
parts of the wound be again anointed
with the same juice, within Credo the
fowl will become as we'll as ever"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
REGULATING LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

The Georgia method of regulating
the liquor traffic is strongly Endorsed
by The Savannah News, which says:
If the prohibitionists in this state
should succeed in prohibiting the sale
Of liquor within the states limits there
would be, 1t is pretty safe to say, more
drunkenness in Georgia than there has
ever yet been. Whisky and beer would
be brought in surreptitiousIy from
cities of other states, and there would
be greater evils from liquor than there
are at present.
The people would not be as we'll off
as they are now, and they would have
to bear additional tax burdens because
of the loss of revenue from intoxicants
If the prohibitionists could prevent
liquor from being brought into the
state-could prevent the people from
getting 1t-they might lessen drunken
ness by their plan, but in view of the
fact that they cannot do this general
prohibition law, like the closing of the
canteen in the army, would result in an
increase In drunkenness. The only
sure way to lessen the liquor evil is to
educate the people against intoxicants,
and that can be done more satisfact-
tory by local option than by any other
means.
The conservative attitude of Geor-
gla has impressed the people of many
other states, which have adopted the
local option plan-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
THE COTTON CROP SHORT.

Not only is the cotton crop short, but
the stock in spinners' hands is about
exhausted The Lancashire spinners
have only two weeks supply, and the
quantity at sea is much smaller than
last year, The spinners now see the
folly of not having stocked up earlier,
but the benefit is likely to accrue to
the planter whose judgment led him
to anticipate this contingency. The
spinners of the south have the advan-
tage of being at the source of supply,
and can get their hands on stray cotton
in the warehouse or in barns on the
farm much easier than those at dis
lance. Farmers may now feel assured
that cotton cannot go materially down,
while the prospects are decidedly up
ward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Why not take the trial of the assas-
sin of the President as model for the
whole country He has already been
tried, convicted and sentenced, and will
go to his own place, like Judas of old,
before the end of this month. Prompt
trials and rigid enforcement of the
laws against criminals will stop mob
law nothing else will.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

At some of the hotels and restau-
rants in Sweden women are charged
less than men on the theory that they
do not eat SO much. The Swedish hash
merchants and caterers have evidently
never seen an American girl on an
oyster raid or an ice cream campaign
with a young man acting as quarter
master on So per-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

At meeting of the grand division
of the Virginia United Daughters of
the Confederacy, at Staunton, the re-
port of the Jefferson Davis monument
fund showed $38, 900 on hand, and the
committee proposes to have the monu-
ument completed by June Bird, 1908,
Mr.. Davis birthday anniversary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Whatever justification may be at
tempted of the presidents action in
this instance, it goes without saying
that 1t will tend to chill the faver
with which he is regarded in the south.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

A visitor at Atlanta's horse show will
find difficulty in determining whether
the horses or the women attending are
on parade.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

In order that her friends couldn't
charge her with forgetting her dead
husband, even though she had gone
into society, an Atlanta woman at a
horse show party recently served sand
wiches tied with black ribbons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

A society woman, Mrs. Henry G..
Miles of Milford, Conn, in attempting
to feed horse had ono of her fingers
bitten off along with two valuable
rings. Women who go gait on horses
had better allow the stable boy to do
the feeding augusta Chronicle
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Up to the hour of going to press last
night Atlanta had not claimed Booker
Washington as San esteemed citizen"
Neither had it been discovered that his
grandfather had ever caught possums
and polecats in the suburbs of that
nor ,ey town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

The Georgia Legislature will break
loose this morning. May the Lord help
us, and permit us to at least hold the
ground we stand on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

The Washington Post is perplexed to
understand how man who has had
nothing to do with the Democratic
party or whisky for eight years can be
q Virginia colonel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
AMER1CUs, Ca. OCT. %, 1901.

IF Col. Watterson is a candidate for
Governor, let him have it. Any man
who seeks trouble should be accom-
modated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Miss Ellen Stone, for whose ransom
Americans are trying to raise $112, 900,
is an old maid. This title is old
fas hioned, but somehow, the Augusta
Herald thinks, bachelor grip doesn't
seem to fit the pictures of Ellen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
For Sale.

Desirable farm two miles west of
Plains. With all modern improve
ments. Convenient to churches,
schools, etc. Will sell for half cash,
balance in easy payments.
Z. F. MARKET, Plains, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Roosevelt's fatal error cannot be attri-
buted to near sightedness as much as
to color blindness. All coons look alike
to Roosey now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

TheWashington Post hopes that Col
onel Waterson will plant his feet I'M
der the gubernatorial mahogany, and
haYe a fine mint bed in the state house
front yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

As the farmers sell their cotton, there
is a perceptible Improvement in the cir
cuIating medium. Don't forget the
Times Recorder in paying your debts
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Buffalo Bill and the Depot Bill will
combine to keep Atlanta going until
the FLIES at the horse show get ready
to side step.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

The interest in the Junior Endeav-
or society at the First Cumberland
Presbyterian church has been very
much increased since Mrs. W. @. Es-
colt took charge as superintendent
Mrs. Escott is especially good at using
blackboard illustrations which are
very interesting to the children. The
society meets every Sunday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock and all the Sunday school
children of the city are welcome to
attend.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

First Baptist church; The pastor,
G.. W. PerrymAn will preach tomor.
row at II O'Clock on 1.-The Christians
Armor" at 1880 Humanity, Lost,
Sought, Found and Saved Young
Peoples meeting at 6;45. Subject
Lords Prayer" ]. NJ. Fuller lead.
er. Sunday school at $3.50, W Z.
Covington, supt Strangers wei.
come.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

Divine service in Grace church,
Broadway and Ninth streets, Rev. b.
f. Reed rector, l0;80s m. 1880 p
m. Sunday school, Ned Baker,
Esq, Supt, a. m. Subject Of
morning sermon, Courage. of even
ing sermon. THE Grounds Of Cour.
age. >" Service Wednesday 1880 p m. ;
and Rector's Aid Monday l;s0 p. m. ;
rector's study.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

At the First Christian church,
southeast corner Of Seventh and Jeffer.
son streets. Mr. Pinkerton will preach
at lO;45 e. m. and 7:45 p. m. Mr..
John Landrum, of Mayheld, will sing
at both services. Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m. f. L. Scott, Supt Mrs
H. @. Overbey superintendent of the
Junior school Y. p. :. @. f. at
$50 D. m.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

Mr.. J. II. Bryant, clerk at Wal
lerstein's, has just received letter
that he mailed TO his sister, Mrs.
Dyeus at Rough Point, Tenn, three
years ago, II came through the dead
letter office, and had been lost in the
bottom of mail sack, where it be.
came lodged.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

Three brick four room cottages with
$50 feet Of ground fronting south on
Clay street between Eleventh and
Twelfth street. Will sell whole or
any portion wanted. See me for price
and terms on part you want.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

The usual services may be expected
at the German Evangelical tomorrow.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Ger
man preaching at 1880 a. m. Rev.
]. Digel OF Mossillou, Ohio, will de-
liver the sermon. The newly elected
elders will be installed at the morning
service. English preaching at night
at 1880. A hearty invitation is ex.
tended to all. b. f. wulfmrn.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

Six vacant lots, street grsveled, at
and near corner Eighth and Terrell,
and three room house and 40 foot lot,
for ss5o,a bargain. Or the vacant lots
at $500, and house with two lots at
. $50.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28
In THE CHURCHES.
7NeeeeeeeSeeeeeseeeeeeeee

The usual services will be hald at
the First Presbyterian church, Rev.
L. o. Spencer Of Henderson, will
preach both morning and evening SER
vices. Sunday school at $3.50. Mr..
L. NJ. Rieke, Supt. Morning services
at lO:45 p. m. evening services at $50
p. m. All are invited.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28
FOR SALE.

2S4 North Eighth street, 80 foot
lot, four room cottage in very best
residence section Of city. Price on easy
payments, $500.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

Mrs. Balsley, at the Eley. dry goods
company, will have her grand fall
opening october list and End, Tues
Cay and Wednesday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-09-28

No. il0l North Tenth street, house,
four rooms, hall and porches, price
81, 900, mostly on monthly payments.