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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
NEW ARITHMETIC.
You Cannot Take 3 From II and
 Leave 8.

Leave 8.
 They arc always teaching new things in Chicago. A little while ago there was a college professor who de clared Longfellow no poet. Now q Dedagogue is revising arithmetic ny mixing in his methods of English grammar.
 William c. Payne, a superintendent of Chicago schools, made pubnc ms views at dinner when were Sathercu around him the leading lights or Ine local pubic school system.
 Why, it's tr.ght1ui,' he began. l went into the seventh grade room the other day and heard pupil ask me teacher, ..Shall 1 times it or less it?' when told to work problem When children refer in that way to multiplication and subtraction 1 think we should reform our class room ian guage."
 "for instance" said Superintendent Payne, If you take three from II i what remains?'
 Eight said the principal, prompt F.
 That's where you show that you really do need reformation. You have | Il left. In order 10 have been abie to take the three from the Il you must have had a separate group of II from the vicinity of which you could remove the three-in fact you must have had 14 in order to be able to take three from IT. l Hold on," said the other. T had II apples. I took three of themNa WHY and there were eight left.
 Certainly said Payne. You took three of them away and left eight But what did you take your three from? From the II? No, in deed. From the other eight Oth- erwise you must conceive yourself as taking the three apples from them selves, as they were q part of the orig inal 11.''
 ''Then, what should we say? Eleven less three equal eight?'
 No. for what part of speech is i 1ess'I''
 l Less is q proposition" declared the principal, and governs three.
 "On the contrary, less means, ac- cording to Webster, smaller, not 50 much It is hard to say off-hand what would be q correct phrase.. Perhaps l eleven diminished by three equals I eight.
 The argument that followed was
  present decided to acknowledge the soundness of Superintendent Paynes pedagogy.
 Superintendent Lowry, however openly declared for the common form
 If I have eleven and take three of them from them 1 leave eight he IS serted.
 I "'Three from eleven leaves eight, is an elliptical sentence. When you sup ply the elison you readily see why ii is right. It should be filled out: Take three of your eleven apples away and you leave eight"
 Superintendent Sabin acknowledged the validity of the criticism from 2 ground of pure English.
 But the change should not he made,' he said, flor to child's mind the statement is correct. He sees eleven apples, and see that if he takes three of them away from the co1lec ton he has eight left. Therefore lie knows that three from eleven leaves eight. Of course, as matter of fact he does not take the three from them selves, but only from the other eight But it is near enough right, since lie as n fact. takes the three from tht whole collection, which was originally made up of eleven units.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
LIST OF PATENTS

France has just launched q warship which, when complete, will cost per $6000,000. Undoubtedly the surast guarantee of the peace of the future will be the cost of war.
 If the city council of Lassa, the "Forbidden City" of Thibet, does not keep a sharp lookout 1t will wake up some morning and find American street railway lines running on all the principal avenues.
 Mime Sarah Bernhardt, the peren nial actress, quite accurately describes the condition of some of our large cities when she says her reason f,r riding in an automobile is that she does not care to be run over by one.
 Mir. Roosevelt remarks that ::on tIle whole wages in the United States aFe higher than ever before in our his tory" and .'the. standard of living IS also higheF'' We ventuFe to add thai the cost of meat and potatoes is high CT Still.
 The Michigan college professor wilo says he committed to memory Pope's Essay on Man" while following the blow, may be telling the truth. but NC venture to assert that, if he is, his fur rows were long way from the short est distance between two points.
 Washington, D. G., Is to have 2 young mems cooking school, admissiei to which will be open only to higl school cadets. This is not due to The prevalence of the modern woman, bui to General Boynton's belief that ''goo. cooking in camp will do more to pre- serve health than physie."
 The drivers and proprietors of 8 public carriage, who enter railroad I grounds under a license to get pas sengers ordering the carriage, are 1 held, in Boston & A. R. Go. vs.
 Brown (Mass.) 52 L. R. A. AIS, to be-
 come trespassers by so placing the carriage and conducting themselves as to solicit other passengers.
 The blowing of a factory whistle at unreasonable hours in populous ! community, which is entirely un-
 necessary and so harsh and terrific as seriously to interfere with plain. tiffs' reasonable enjoyment of their habitatious. is held. in Hill vs. Nc. Burney oil and Fertilizer company ! fGa,}, g L, R. X 93s, tc be nni sance which may be eHjoiued.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12

Some years ago a vessel loaoed with orano worth several thousand dollars caught fire in the South Pacific and was abandoned by the captain and crew, who came ashore in the small boats and reported the disaster. One of the consignees thought the cargo could be saved, as he knew that gaano would not burn. and it was his idea that the hulk of the ship might be found floating somewhere at sea. He chartered a small English tramp ves- sel that happened 10 be at Callao, Peru, and started out to search for the dere- lict. After cruising for two or three weeks he found her, the woodwork burned 10 the waters edge, but the hull sound as dollar and the cargo all right. They started to tow her to Callao, but the day before reaching that harbor the tramp vessel they had chartered egan to fl. rapidly and the pumps could scarcely keep her afoat. They narrowly escaped sinking with all on board. The leak was 2 mystery, They managed to get her 10 Callao only by the greatest exertion. When the ship went into the dock and was examined it was found that enc of the plates about the center had worn through. Further Investigation dem- onstrated that the damage had been done by Iitt.e copper riret, which he'd
 been accidentally left In the bottom and had rolled back and forth over the
 same spot so often ard so long that
 the iron plate had been worn thin and 1 the pressure of the water had broker, | fhrot1ph
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12

In 1889 1t was with great difficulty and by q bare majority thar some l:u- mane people secured the enactment of q law by the New York state assem- ply prohibiting the hunting of deer with hounds. In 1900 an attempt vas made to repeal the law as applied 10 one county. most of which was maiil- tained as game preserve by an indi- vidual owner. The attempt resulted in flooding the assembly with protests and the measure never came to vote. And yet some pessimists say that the world is growing worse and worse.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN.

You will find one of the best con ducted Turkish and Russian baths Ill
 the state, handsomely furnished anu experienced attendance; one of the lux uries of life; for ladies and gentlellen. Ladies' hours a. m. to : p. m., Weq- nesGays; gentlemen all other hours. l.. ". Hirschel, Franklin court, Center st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
FROM .NEWTOWN.

We have the finest native poultry
 from Newtown, Conn. Roasting chickens, fine, large, young turkeys, ducks and geese. The best prime roasts and fancy steaks in Waterbury. Nothing but the best at c. B. Sander sons, North Main and Grove streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
AS WE AnyERTIsE

We do. We give you quality and save you money. These are a few specialties for today: 100 lambs. hindquarters. Sc; forequarters, 5c; pork loins, 9c; fine Litchfeld county cream cry butter, 20c. No equal for the money. Castles market. corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
SERVING THE PUBLIC.

We do it well iu our line. We Lave the swellest livery turnouts i'll town rubber tired runabouts, phaetons, sur reys and closed carriages; Ane. well groomed horses and careful drivers Prices the same as others. Phone 665-2. Louck's stable. 46 Spring street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12

If Judge Cowell keeps scrap book, and follows the practice of President Roosevelt and other great men of keeping in it everything that is said about him in the public press. he must have added several pages to the book during the past month.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We hayethei very popular burlap and tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price. We do all kinds of .n- terior and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor & Co, 146 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

l have q large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.O0 to $500. rIush robes in many styles, $2.oo 10 alo.UU. Fur robes from the~cheapess to the best. Gloves for driving workingmen, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, 6S-70 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
A NEW AMUSEMENT

That every home should have. Ihe Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and tenpin outfits. They are perfect in acfion and will furnish hours of enjoyment; S15 to S27, complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. F.. H. Towle, 33 Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12

No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise, bill iousness. headache, dyspepsia and piles follow. If you wish to avoid these ailments keep your bowels regu- lar by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
HAVE Yo1r SIXTIES?

We have a most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods q srie- cialty. and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sl, Jrting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. J. F. Bolan, 90 10 9i Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
MATERRuRY PUBLIC.

We would like to show you some handsome new creations in pictures and art goods for the holidays. " have much to interest you. rreshly cut flowers and pot plants speciany. z. Co, Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath. CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean- ing specially. City Steam laundry, 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
HANDS UP.

For chapped hands you can find nothing as effective as Ebbs's Fragrant Chaptena. It makes them soft and vel yety with one application; 25c. It's also fine for after shaving Our store and stock is new. J. E. Ebbs,, East Main and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
OUR TEA ROOM.

We make speciality of serving light luncheons and tea at all hours for la- dies at the most reasonable prices We also sell choice confections, fruits and baked delicacies. and cater for we'd Giings, receptions and entertainments. A. Name, p East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
ITS NOT THE COAT

That makes the man. It's style,
 material and general workmanship. l give you all the essentials to good uress. Business suits made to order, sI1 up; trousers, S4.50 up; oyercoats. Slo up; fancy waistcoats, $4 up. Re pairing, cleaning. pressing. John Ec- eles, room 14. Lewis block, 65 Bank St.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
NO BETTER RuTTEP

Than Canton. It pleases particular people; 35c. You can always find the choicest of meats and native poul- try here at the lowest market prices, Green stuff a specially. X trial will convince you there is no better place to market than at s. Bohls, 90 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
PURE, OLD AND MELLOW.

Money can't buy better rye whis- key than the celebrated Sunnyda1e. It's ten years old; bought in bond. We are selling quart bottles for $1. By the gallon $4. Try it. Kentucky Liq- uor warehouse, 223 South Main street. Phone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
FOR. SALE.

So 20 Washington street, tie rent or which is $645.5O per year; $5,OOo Will take If. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. X place wi:h 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 aTenua will De closed out for less than eest. Lots of houses and lots every. where. Call at
 D.H TTERNEY. Teal Estate. Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material. baked in safii- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
A SIRE THING.

A prompt and sure remedy for coughs. colds, throat and lung alice tions. You should never be without q bottle of c. x W. cough syrup, 2ac. Chest protectors and chamois vests for ladies or gentlemen, 50c to $2.75. Can non x Webster, 105 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
WHEN YOU WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de- scription, runabout, surrey, wagon cite, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call Up 106 Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 25-39 Scovill street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
THE TIME HAS COME.

We commence today our special sale of richly trimmed, imported and do- mestic millinery. We have many beautiful hats left which we offer at nalf price. Come i'll and see them. hennaugh & Newell. 57 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
WE ALWAYS HAVE THEM.

Beautiful. freshly cut roses. cariia- tions and English violets, and choice chrysanthemums. The. quality of our cut flowers cannot be surpassed any where. Floral decorations and 'ie- signs and decorative palms and plants. ". M. Cottle, phone 120-2, West Side Hill greenhouse; 127 Bank stleet,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
GREAT COATS GALORE.

We want to show you the newest things In overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at $10, SIP and SID. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? D. G. Kilduff x Go, 54 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
RED HOT STUFF.

There Is a great difference in the quality of coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell noth- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna Is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller & Go. Il South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
GO TIP THE HILL.

You will find a brand new, well equipped drug store, with n bright, fresh stock, where you can get cour- feous treatment and your money $ worth, Try us. Phone 121-4 L. M. French & Co., 298 North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
A FINE INVESTMENT

We have four new three-family houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at S1,000 less than can be built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. Sea- ley-pham Co, builders, AS South Will low street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
THE MOST DELICIOUS.

Bon bons, chocolates and home made candies you ever tasted. Absolutely pure and fresh every day. Box con fectionery speciality, and our prices are an attraction to everyone. The Star Confectionery company, : Ex- change place
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
DAINTY GIFTS.

Finest perfumes In handsome boxes; not inferior goods put up in a showy
 way, but exquisite odors in dainty packages. Have you tried Sweet Grass the new sachet powder? The II. ". Lake Drug Go, q South Main st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
NOW,S THE TIME

To enjoy sleigh riding. We have the finest line of sleighs, both single or double, ever shown in town. Our spa- cial Is a S25 Portland cutter, all right; bargain for the money. Benhams 9Os North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
SNAP.

A SNAI.
 4 small farm of about fourteen acres with six-room house, barn, garaen' fruit orchard, etc, situated at Bradley. vile, about 31a miles west from va. terbury center, near to schoolhouse, ls offered for $500 by Abbott x Parser Real Estate Agents, 21 East Main ST.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12
YOU ARE WRONG

Some think a sideboard a luxury We can dispel that idea from your mind by our prices; 50 different pat terms: $1O to $1O0 Benson Furniture Go. 1SS-19O South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-12

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
CHICAGO TO EUROPE.
first Of a Line of Steamers Starts o"
the Trip.

Chicago. April 25.-Bound iof +"
rome with q cargo of agricultural ihr
plements, packing house products anu
miscellaneous manufactures. tue
steamer Northwestern drew out OF me
Chicago river during the Gay ana
headed for the Atlantic. Wh'ic sew
eral vessels have come direct from
Enrone 10 this city. none has nlane 4
successful trip from this port across
the Atlantic.
Al buffalo a large quantity of whea'
,c;,, no discharged. tightening the yes
e., n - feet to permit passase
,hrouph the Welland and other caha''
49,, Tho shadows of the st. Lawrence
r,yer At Montreal the Northwes'e'' !, !,
will load down again with grain anu
Tho company which has mad" pms
A,,avo,,on In transatlantic service =
49, now Northwestern Stea'hsh'p
oamnany organized with Chicago anu
Now York capital. Eliot norton ~ y,
New York is president The 'ompa", ,,
,,,,,,, % four boats. the largest chat car,
- .ass tho Welland canal. at . cost =, =,
a ooo 600 and within moh'h ~ ~ -" -
-, ~ Tho way across the ocean O
- tho Atlantic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
HEADED FOR BLACK HILLS.
Work to BEGIN Soon on an Extension
of the 500 Road.

Minneapolis. April 25.-The 500
road has decided to build to the Black
Hills but this years extension will be
to the Missouri river. General Man
ager +. Pennington returned from
North Dakota Monday evening, after
spending nearly a week in the terri
tory the new line will traverse. and
was prepared TO announce the route
of tha proposed line. II will be built
from Nishek, which is 35l miles from
Minneapolis and 3S miles from Brad
dock. the present terminus of the Bis
mari extension. in a southeasterly
direction to the town of Ashley. near
the south Dakota line. distance OF
% miles; then it will take a south
westerly course into South Dakota and
terminate for the present at the Mis-
souri, river. Surveyors are now at
work on the proposed route.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
ACTING INDEPENDENTLY.
Decision Of Certain Powers Regarding
Venezuelan Courts.

New York. April 25.-Thvee powers.
saws a Washington special TO The
Times, have already signified to Ven
ezuela that they will not respect the
decisions OF her courts. and that GER
tain DEGREES issued by her executive
are null and void. Two other powers
are about to issue the same notice to
her, if they have not already issued 1t,
and others are expected. In short.
Venezuela is fast assuming the place
of a parah among nations.
The notice referred to has already
been issued by the United states
Spain and Germany. Great Britain
and Holland are the two nations which
are about to issue it. The United
States has gone further than the other
mowers, for in the case OF the aspha!t
disnuto she has served notice on Ven
ezuela that she reserves the right to
"raview" the decision of that country's s
courts.
The matter which has aroused these
different nations to take this action
is totally unrelated to the asphalt dis
pute. and relates to old grievances
The most striking thing about 1t is
,bat there IS absolutely no concert OF
oct;on there has not been even a
cucpestiop from one power to an
other and yet the five powers named
are taking this course spontaneously
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
The Best Remedy for rheumatism.
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.

QlItk KkLItF FN"" fA'N'
All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
Quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr.. D. n. Sinks,
OF Troy. Ohio, says: Some time ago !
had a severe attack of rheumatism in
my arm and shoulder. tried num-
erous remedies but got no relief until
recommended by Messrs. +. Parsons x
Co.. druggists Of this place. to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. They recom-
mended it SO highly that ! bought a
bottle. was soon relieved of all pain.
| have since recommended this liniment
10 many of my friends, who agree with
me that il is the best remedy for muscu-
lar rheumatism in thu market. For
sale by all druggists.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
ADVANCE IN STEEL RAILS.
Price Will Go Up So Ton on
May 1.

May 1.
New York. April 25.-Representa-
tives of the leading steel rail manu-
facturers will meet this week and
raise the price from $26 to $2S ton,
the advance to take effect May l. 1t
Is estimated that since last fall orders
for more than 100000 tons of steel
rails have been placed.
Among the recent large purchases
is that Of James J. Hill, president Of
the Great Northern, for 10000 tons at
a cost of $1,O40.O00. This order was
given the Lackawanna Iron and Steel
company. George J. Gould is said to
1 have placed several orders aggregat-
ing $1,000 tons, the bulk of which
went TO the Carnegie company, the
Fed Steel company and the Ma
tional Steel company.
All the big mills are filled to the
utmost capacity, while the rail plants
of the United States Steel corpora
tion have enough business on hand to
keep them going to Nov. /. The do
mestic orders for steel rails are so
heavy in the aggregate that relatively
little attention is now paid to foreign
or. .lorS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
AFTER HARD FIGHTING.
British Troops Defeat Nigerian Slave
Raiders

London. April 25.-Brigadier Gener-
al Frederick Ludgars thigh commits
sion and commanderin-chief OF North
ern Ngeria) and Colonel G.. Y. KEN
ball. with force OF West Africa from
tier troops. have completed a success
full campaign against the powerful
slave raiding emirs of Bida and kon-
tagora. in Northern Nigeria. The
British defeated the emir of kontago.
ra after heavy fighting. 5000 natives
frequently charging the British square.
The British captured the capitals OF
both Bida and Kontagora and released
thousands OF slaves. The emirs. who
, have been the terror Of the country
10, years. killed thousands of natives
during the past year. They are now
entirely powerless and this was
brought about without the assistance
| Of white troops.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-25
BOLOMEN SURRENDER.
Over Two Thousand Take the Oath Of
Alleuiance.

Manila, April 25.-One hundred and
fifteen officers and 2.l5, bolomen have
surrendered and sworn allegiance to
the United States at Narvacan, prov
ince OF South llocos.
The Americans are active through
out the archipelago, accelerating sur
renders.
The commissary investigation is
progressing.
Several important witnesses in the
Reed case have LIT Manila. Berry
Baldwin, Thomas Harris, Fred Macin-
dry and II. Schinaier, prominent NOR
chants who are supposed to possess in
formation concerning money paid u
commissary officers are detained as
witnesses under $500 bail. Other ar
rests will be made. The trial Of Cap
tain James c. Reed formerly deputy
OF the commissary at Manila who. ae
announced April Is. was arrested on
the charge of participating in the com
missary frauds) has been temporarily
postponed.