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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
THE SOBERING MACHINE.
The odd Institution That Character ixed Sleepy Old Pennsyl-
 vania Town.

"The "Tattler," of the Philadelphia Ledger, recently met a quaint and amusing old gentleman, who said: "A portion of my life was spent in a sleepy Pennsylvania town, which has grown little in the course of half century, and still preserves many of the quaint customs of it's earliest days. You will find in this idylic retreat counterparts of all the celebrities who figure so delightfully."- in Miss Mitford's Our Village In my boyhood it had an institution which distinguished it from all sister villages-an institution quite unknown to modern cOmmu- nities. It was called the sobering ma- chine. This consisted of a rude, spring less, two-wheeled vehicle, with board body, drawn by a motley assembly of bummers and roysterers, old and young, who can always be summoned in a country place on the slightest sig nal when anything exciting is in the wind.
 "When one of the rather numerous town drunkards was discovered in a favorable position, the sobering ma chine was slyly backed up to the curb, the victim was quickly pushed into the cart, and then pulled through the streets, over every possible obstacle, by the jeering mob that manned the ropes. The victim, it was assumed, was julted, jerlxed and thumped into semi sobriety by this rough riding. At any rate, few of the town loafers who had tested the tonic virtues of the so- bering machine yearned for second dose. Many of the noisy, ragged crowd who helped to drag the sobering ma chine over it's devious route had them selves taken similar trips.
 The rude apparatus, I suspect, did more for the cause of temperance in it's day than the more gentle and re- spectable methods of promoting the reform. The appliance was carefully housed, and all the bloods in the town knew where it was to be found. Some times it figured in parades, and, when bedecked and beGizened with flowers, flags and ribbons, it attracted almost as much notice as the little, sputtering hand engine which was supposed to do duty at haystack fires"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04

The canvass being made just at this time is sure to bear good fruit for the democrats next Monday. Never before in the history of the town was there such earnest work and unanimity of action among the democrats. The pur- pose of the leaders is to make the ma- jority large and decisive and if possi- ble turn the complexion of the alder manic board from republicanism to democracy. To this end the candi- dates in the first and third wards are working like beavers, and it would not be surprising if the democrats got two aldermen from these wards. The school ticket gives general satisfaction and that is sure to be vote getter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04

Although the calm atmosphere of peace has long since settled over our country, the preparations for conflict continue in one form or another day by day. Only last wek the greatest of Americas fighting ships was launched at Bath, Me. This week there are to be at the Sandy Hook proving station series of competitive tests of new field pieces for the army A large number of formidable weapons and gun carriages have been entered in the contest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
FAILINGs OF FAMOUS MEN.

As is well known, Emperor William of Germany suffers from semiparaly- sis of the left arm, and his father, Emperor Frederick, died of chronic affection of the throat.
 Viscount Wolseley, the late com nander in chief, has the use of only one of his eyes. He was deprived of the sight of the other in the Crimean war, few days before the capture of Sebastopol.
 The great Napoleon was subject to epileptic seizures, one of which it has been said lost him the battle of Wa terloo, although most people believe his defeat was accomplished by the duke of Wellington.
 Hogarth, the famous painter, had a prominent scar on his forehead, which was the result of an accident in his early days. He made this ap- pear still more prominent in a por- trait of himself which he painted with his own hand.
 The face of Oliver Cromwell was disfigured with moles, pimples and warts. He must have been very proud of them, however, for when his portrait was being painted by Sir Peter Lely he swore he would not pay for it unless all these facial dis Agreements were quite clearly shown.
 Few people are aware of the curious throat trouble from which Lord Brougham, the eminent lord chancel- Tor, was constant sufferer. At the back of his throat there was kind of pouch-like cavity, which not only diverted the food from it's proper channel, but caused him infinite pain.
 Lord Nelson lost one of his eyes, and his left arm had to be amputated as the result of a wound sustained in one of his numerous engagements. These deformities do not appear to have affected the great admiral's abil- ities, and on one famous occasion he found his blind eye particularly use- f11l
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
London,s Unique Slot Machines

Slot machines providing meals have been introduced in London. The re- Treatments are arranged on long buffet behind glass screen. On put ting four pennies one after another into the slot the screen rises and tray holding teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and cup and saucer comes within reach. The teapot contains tea leaves and hot water can be drawn from a public tank. Two pennies produce a roll with butter, or sandwiches, or bath buns, and other slots yield tenn perance drinks and confectionery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
rnn Mueh nunlicitx.

"She asked him to dinner in order to make him believe she could cook"
 "Yes."
 'sAnd she expected him to think that the cherry pie she served him was of her own manufacture"
 "Well?"
 .'It happened that he was in the bakery when her little brother bought it-and the prospective engagement is all of. f.''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Horse Coughed Up Cash.
 The sum of s23o in roll of bills held by stout elastic band, was ac- cidentally dropped from the pocket of Elwyn Philips, in Southampton, N. r. A few days later his horse had e coughing fit and coughed up the roll intact. It is supposed the horse picked up and swallowed the cash.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
Mistakex of Our Friends.

Venerable Dr. Thurs ston, who is much more at home in the mazes of theology than in the amenities of social life, not long ago was introducing to young clergyman, handsome Widower, a former parishioner of his own, no longer young and extremely sensitive to Che fact My brother" said Dr. Thurston. leading the lady forward while his face heamed with genuine af- fection, "this is Miss Almeda Jennings, one of my old sheep, = Harper's Mag azine
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
Origin nf fl,e Term.

Jovial once meant the type of char~ Acter supposed to belong to all per- sons who were born when the planet Jupiter, or love, was in the ascend ant. They were supposed to possess more of the cheerful clements of character than others and hence to partake of the benign qualities att tributed to the father of the gods.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1901.
DEMOCRATIC TICKETS.

CITY TICKET.
 Mayor, EDWARD G. KILDUFF. City Clerk, MICHAEL J. RYAN. City Treasurer, GEORGE A. GIBSON. Comptroller, MICHAEL D.. RUSSELL. City Sheriff, JOHN w. M'DONALD- Agent of Bronson Library Fund, II. A. TULLAR.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
ALDERMEN.

ALDERMEN.
 First ward-Peter B. Reeves, Leo c. Herr. Thomas O'DonneH.
 Second ward-George ". Beach, Peter G. Defendorf, Elmer J. Chatfleld, Third ward-William T. Disley, Will liam A. Johnson, Stanley V. Francis. Fourth ward-Stephen J. O'Brien, James H. Murray, John J. Brophy. Fifth ward-Daniel Foley, Edward Pagan, Martin Keefe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is $645.5O per year; $5,000 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 Waterville 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
 D. H. TIERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-04
TOWN TICKET.

TOWN TICKET.
 Selectmen, MORTIMER DORIAN, WILLIAM T. DISLEY.
 Town Clerk. FRANK P. BRETT.
 Tax Collector, WILLIAM D. THOMS. Board of Relief. JOHN J. SIEFEN,
 JOHN HEALY.
 For Constables, MAURICE F. CARMODY, THOMAS H. PRYOR, WALTER B. LANNEN. EDWARD J. DONAEUE. For Grand Jurors,
 JOHN O'NEILL, EDWARD L. FRISBIE, ST. Town Treasurer, EDWARD L. FUTILE. Registrar of Voters, JAMES A. HINES. SCHOOL TICKET. Members of Board of Education, ISIDORE CHASE, GEORGE W. RUSSELL, CHARLES Y. KENT. TIMOTHY J. CARMODY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
"a corker.

Our geaial and universally popular
citizen, Jno. ID. Daley, seldom gets
picked up," but, like the best and
wisest, he ventured too far once.
He was eutrapped by man, he sud.
who looked like a preacher, into ask
ing Capt. Reese EdmOnson, u con
ductor on the n. & w. a question,
aud the answer foored him. When
John was asked how in the world he
made such q break and allowed him
self to be caught, his only reply was,
that since Reese Edmondson got to
running on the Q. V. Division, M d
got shaved and clean collar on he
thinks himself as good as any body p"
Capt. Edmondson now calls John
The Cork Man of Tazewell,' and
Edmondson is dubbed, Capt. Cork"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
a Beautiful Copy.

We have been favored with a copy
of the July Delineator, a magazine
so well and widely known by all
classes of readers, particularly the
ladies. The July number, besides
its usual number of fashion plates
aud up-to-date articles, contains a
number of three color pictures of the
Pan-American Exposition, which
are artistically beautiful and a
triumph of the art of printing almost
marvellous in execution, This copy
is beauty aud should be preserved
by those who are forums ate enough
to obtain one. This edition of the
magazine numbers G25;OOO. Toe ad-
dress is II West Thirteenth Street,
New York City.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Rich and Poor MIX.

The question has been asked
whether or not the quality of a COW s
milk is changed by the food she eats.
Most people are of the opinion
that 1t can-that rich feed
makes rich milk and vice vers
We have always contended that the
quality of cows milk was as natural
and Inherent as her horns or the color
OF her hair, and cannot be changed
Dy feeding. An Interesting article
IN the Breeders Gazette, of June 10
clearly shows that this is true. The
experience of the creameries. after
long observation and the most careful
testing, proves that, while the QUAINT.
ty OF milk can be increased bv feed
ing the quality is not, nor cannot be
The color and flavor of milk can he
and often is, effected by what the
COW eats, but she gives milk rich or
poor in butter fatnaturally. This cues.
ZION Is settled beyond doubt. This
Is an important point settled for
butter makers. Instead of depending
on feed to make butter you must
depend on thecow. If sheis nota good
"outter COW no amount of feed will
make her one. and this is wise pro
vision of nature, else children"voull
be subjected to ar ever changing
diet"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Keep tie Home Clean.

'Keep the house and surround
IDgs clean, dry and we'll aired if you
want to keep out pests" writes
Maria Parloa in Ladies' Home Jour
nal. do not keep kitchen garbage,
wet cleaning clothes, dishclothes OF
towels in the house. Burn or other
wise dispose of the garbage. Wash
and dry all cleaning clothes every
day. Keep cereals in tin, stonpware
or glass receptacles. Wood har
bOrs insects. Fill all the cracks il
wallsand floors. Wash floors, clio
sets and drawers with carbolic water
If unwelcome visitors appear in aay
part of the house, use strong solu
ton of carbolic water for injecting
into cracks and grooves; five ounces
of water to one of carbohc crystals"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Our Contention.
The New York Times in a recent
editorial says:

The New York Times in recent
editorial says:
In an article on the restriction of
negro suffrage at the South, the
New York Times says:
"The people of the North have
at most an imperfect understan.
ding of the anxious pioblems which
confront those who are honestly
TO do justice to the white man. 1t
is mistake to suppose, as many
do, that the disposition of the SOU
them people is to wrong or Cypress
the negro. His best friends are
those who most earnestly desire to
see him eliminated from the poll
tical situation as a factor of impor>
lance. They realize as those in
the North cannot, that the best
interests of the negro will be served
by taking from him the premature
ly conferred rights which he
misused, and so extinguishing all
cause for race conflict. Neither
his liberty nor his civil rights are
imperilled by his practical disfran-
chisement, at least for such time
as he may need to qualify for cit
izensbip."
Our readers will recall that the
News has presented exactly this
view of the Acknowledgement of
the negro all along. His elem
nation from politics is absolutely
necessary to his well being i'm every
sense. Alter trial of more than
thirty years the entire country is
convinced that the negro in politics
and politics which work evil and
that continually, both to him and the
white people among whom he lives.
When this elimination takes place
and is permanently settled a
mum Der of other perplcxing "prob.
lens" will settle themselves.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
40 ut Chinese Physicians.

The Chinese physician receives a
salary from his patti, hts as long as
they are well, but as soon as thew get
Ill his pay stops. Some American
families, not disdaiLing to learn
something from the other side of the
world, have partially adopted the
same plan-that is, they pay the sal
airy whether they are sick or well,
and it is of course to the interest of
the doctor to keep them well as far
as he can to save himself the troub-
lie of attending them When the
Chinese method, or the American
modification of it, comes into eener
al practice, it will be to the interest
OF the physician who has charge of q
family to study each member of it
physically, mentally. spiritually, to
prescribe for them correct environ.
ment, proper diet and healthful
habits and t labor with the view of
inducing them 10 keep in touch with
all these.-Modern Medicine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Bugs and Worms.

This is the season when potato
bngs, cabbage worms and other
pests, begin to get in their work.
Give potato bugs Paris green. and
cabbage worms, saltpetre. Dissolve
heaping teaspoon of Paris Green
IN two gallon of water, and
tablespoonful of Saitpetre 10 some
quantity of water, aud sprinkle on,
using a watering pot. Two or
three applications will clear the
garden OF thepests. The Saltpetre
Is good fertilizer for cabbag
BE careful of course not to keep
the Paris Green lying around ZOOS
las it is a deadly poison. If solution
is too strong il Will burn the
potatoes vines.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
A Pretty Home Weddinq.

Quite crowd assembled at the
home of our genial townsman. Har-
rison Yost, Esq, June the -, 1901.
to witness the marriage of his dau-
glitter, Miss Bette A. Yost, to Mr.
L. IL. Larkey. The attendants
upon the occasion were Mr.. G. G..
ost with Miss Maggie Yost, an
Mr.. Bert Snider with Miss Lula
Brooks. After the ceremony
which was impresively solomized
by Rev E. t. Mason, the happy
couple left for an extended trip to
land county.
IMr. Larkey is popular salesman
IN the employ of the Chicago House
furnishing Co., and Miss BERTHE is
one of our most popular Young
ladies, We extend to ike hapnv
couple our best wishes.-Bluefied
Advertiser.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
4 Good cough Medicine.

1t speaks well for Chambcrlain.s
Cough Remedy when druggists nse it in
their own families in preference to any
other. Il have scld Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy for the past five years
with complete satisfaction to myself
and customers" says druggist j. Gold
smith, Van Etten, y Y. al have always
used 1t IN my own family both for ordi
nary coughs and colds and for the
cough following la grippe, and find it
very eiiicatious.' For sale by Jno. f.
Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
BPTANT0 SPEAK AT NEWPORT
NEWS.
Address WW Be for the Mih-
tdry Academy.

Newport News, June o
William Jennings Bryan will spe ak
IN Newport News July LIST.
y telegram received here las
night from Colonel f. w. Huffman
who is attending the SOuther
Industrial Convention, in Philadel-
phia, said that the distinguished
Newbraskan had promised to de.
liver an address in the Academy
of Music on that date in the in
terest of the Newport News Mill
tary Academy, of which Colonel
Huffman is principal.
Colonel Bryan has never been
heard here, and 1t Is expected that
he will draw an immence audience
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
GOAL IN SIGHT FOR
MONTAGUE.
Belief IN Richmond that the
Fight IS Practically Over.

Richmond, Va, June Is. The
fight TO- the governOrship, IL is
conceded, is practically ended. II
has been apparent for fortnight
that MOntague's victory was
almost assured, and yesterdays
primaries have settled the matter
What little drubU remained seems
to have vanished by the result OF
the elections to day. or the IS
delegates chosen to the Norfolk
convention, Montague got So and
Swanson 80 in Clark and in
Mecklenburg.
Some of the most ardent adj
Tres of Swanson and Echols
admit that the fight is at an end,
and nothing now can defeat Mon
Ia ne. they concede, on the first
ballot. The result of next Mon
tague'S election will place the At
tOrney General almost under the
wire and with the nominations in
his hands.
The question now is, what has
brought about these reaults.
Nearly all of the best politicians
here admits that it was the belief
that Mr.. Martin was behind
SwansOn's fight, and that the other
candidates had en- .ered into
combination to beat Montague.
This is what caused Marshall to
get such small vote in Norfolk
which is practically his home,
and this is what caused EcholeS
to lose Bath, adjoining his home
which under other circumstances
would easily have given her dele
gates for the lieutenant governor
The result of tOday's election was
For Montague: Roanoke City, |
Is; Russell, 20, Mecklenburg, 10; !
Nottoway, IL; Montgomery, II;
Clark and in Mecklenhurg.
The standing of the candidates
tonight follows:
Montague, 555 1~2; Swanson. |
23S 100; Fchols, G72 30; Marsh
all, 40 $40; contested, 10. Total
delegates, 97S.
This gives Montague 1873 ahead |
of all competitors combined and
within us ID of the number nee
essary to give him the nomination
on the frs. sallOt.
The Attorney General, it is
believed; will secure tee lacking
votes in the elections next week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
$4,000 Worth Wool
WANTED!

Farmers, or others having wool
and wishing to dispose of same to
best advantage, will do well to CON
slider proposition made by DR.. G
w. Greever. He has $4,000 worth
of first class wooden goods left over
from sale of the Wooden Mills near
town, which he wishes to exchange
for wool This stock of woolens
consists Of Blankets, Jaens, Cassi-
meIs, Flannels, Linseys, Yarns, etc
and is guaranteed in every way. DR..
G'eever will pay part cash for wool
where crop is large. The stock of
Q, DDS can be seen and business
Transacted sc Moss & Growers
store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by which Drunk
ards are Being Cured Daily in
Spite OF themselves
No Noxious Doses. No Weakening Of the
Nerves. Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit.

Ii rs now generally known and under
stood that Drunkenness is a disease and
not weakness. A body filled with poison
and nerves completely shattered by
PERIODICAL or constant use of intoxicat-
ing liquors, requires an antidote cap
able of neutralizing and eradicating
this poison and destroying the craving
for intOXicants. Sufferers may now
cure themselves at home without prb-
licity or loss OF time from business by
this wonderful HOME GOLD CURE''
which has been perfected after many
years OF close study aud treatment of
nebriates. The faithful use according
to directions of this wonderful discovery
is positively guaranteed to cure the most
obstinate case, no matter how hard a
d Ilnkel. Our records show the marye
Dous transformation Of thousands Of
runkards into sober. iudr ard
Upright men.
WIVES CURE Your HUsBANDs,l Chill
DREN CURE YOUR FATHERS! This remed
is IN no sense a nostrum but is a specific
80 N''-' NA'oNeAoN OhiSs anu Is SO NkllfullE
devised and prepIred that it is thorough
w soluble and pleasant to the taste. so
that 1t can be given in cup OF tea or
coffee without the knowledge OF the per
son taking it. Thousands of drunkards
have cured themselves with priceless
remedy, and as many more have been
cured and made temperate men bv
having the CURE administered bv
loving friends and relative without
their knowledge in coffee or tea. and
believe to-day that they discontinued
dginking of ther own free will. Do
Not WAIT. DO not be deludcd by ap-
parent and misleading Inn ovement. -
Drive out the disease at on. and Tor all
time The HOME GOLD is sold
at the extremely low price ollar
thus placing within reach OF .,rvoojv
a treatment more offectual than Others
costing $50. Full directions accompany
each package. Special advice by skilled
physicians whenlrequested without
sxtra charge. Sent prepaid to any part
of the world on recespt Of One Dollar.
Address Dept C47i EDWIN Is. GILES G.
COMPANY 233O and 1889 Market Street
Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly confideltial
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Saves Two From Death.

"Opr little daughter had an almost IA
tai attack of whOoping cough and bron-
chtHS' write Mrs. w, X. Havilang. OF
Armonk, N. Y, but when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with DIR.
Kings New Discovery. Our niece. who
had Consumption In an advanced stage.
also used this wonderful medicine and To
DAY she is perfectly we'll" Desperat G
throat and lung diseases yield TO DR.
Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine ON earth. Infallible for Cougbs
ana Colds. soc and SI.OO bottles guaran-
iced by Jno +. Jackson. Trial bottle free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21
Nice Property COZ sac.

We have tSo good . story houses.
seven rooms. good lots, spring of
fine water, z oil new stable on che
Of them, conveniently located on
nice corner lot Price $1,000 each.
About 5000 cash and the rest 500
per year. with interest
One house, 4 rooms, good spring
of water, large lot, $500, good terms.
Thirteen I3) acres of good land
in the corporation, price $4,000
One fine brick store on corner. liv-
ing rooms abOve-fine property
Make us cash offer and see how
chefp wen sell
Thr houses and lots-One for
$3.50 ee for S120 each, on time if
desired. We have other properties
just as cheap Call at News office
for Particulars
FOR RENT
Two good houses and one small
nice room All well located and in
good shape. Call at Ne ws Office
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-21

Popular sentiment, if it could be
OBTAINED, would be found to be OBJ
posed to moving the constitutional
convention from Richmond to any
other point. The temperature in Rich
mond is usually a little up durir o
the summer months, and this fact
was evidently known to the gentle :
men when they were elected delegates
to the convention.