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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
BURNING THE BOER FARMS.


 Under the title, Modification by Ar- son. an anonymous writer in the Forum protests against the British governments policy of burning the farm-houses of the Boers. An official report presented to parliament admits the burning of 634 In eight months, and the number actually destroyed ap- pears to be considerably greater. The Forum writer suggests 8 direct con nection between this record of arson and the fact that there are now more Cape Dutch fighting the British forces than at any previous period. The war was over last September; it is over still, says the writer, sarcastically, If facts are inconsistent with this theory \ so much the worse for the facts.'' Yet the loss of British troops in June ex- ceeded the average boss since the begin ming of the campaign. and the bill of expenses continues to mount up at the rate of more than $50 900 an hour
 England does not appear to good ad- vantage in the house-burning business. In the conference at the Hague that country signed an agreement declaring that private property in an enemy's NO0hllJ AAuSt OC ICSpCNLCSA.s AAO OtAA A ing of peoples homes is no longer con- sidered justified in civilized warfare unless the buildings are being used by the enemy for purposes of war. By the admission of the British army off cials scores, if not hundreds, of houses in South Africa have been burned sim ply because the owner was 'on com mando." Destroying the homes of the women and children because the man of the house is away fighting for his country is not defensible act.
 This writer is not far amiss when he says the success of this policy of paci- fication has been as brilliant and inn mediate as was that of Lord Cornwall lis when, by his burning of American homesteads. he revived the warlike spirit of the Americans in the southern colonies and rallied them to arms by thousands. The British are in trying predicament in South Africa, but the farIn-burning policy is not the best way out of the difficulty. It is making irreconciliables of the men it Is meant to subdue. 1t is arousing the sympa- thies of the Cape Dutch for their Transyaal and Orange River kinsmen and undoubtedly is causing the com mandoes of De Wet and Botha to be re- cruited from British territory It is flaming the confagration of revolt and is sowing seeds of hatred that will pro- duce many costly crop even after armed resistance shall have ceased. As a mere matter of practical good sense the burning of Boer farms should be stopped Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
LOST ARTS.

We hear a good deal these days about the lost arts" said the man who, though old in years, is still young at heart. .I wonder if the world realizes that some of the most precious arts of childhood are in danger of becoln- ing extinct? How many boys today can make kite, properly hung, with tail sufficient to balance it? How many boys can make a bow with the ends nicely bent and worked down with a piece of broken glass?
 .'I interviewed my young nephew the other day and was thunderstruck to discover that he knew nothing about it. Could he make a water wheel, q windmill, an elder popgun, jack lantern, buzz wheel, an air-gun from q goose quill with sliced potato for ammunition, willow whistle, squirt gun? No; he knew nothing about them.
 "sBut surely said I, almost pathet- ically, you can make cornstalk id dle?'
 Do you mean violin, unkY said he, yawning.
 s'Then I gave it up. I don't believe the youths of to-day know enough to stick q feather in corncob and throw it into the air. I am going to write a book some day upon the arts of child hood to save them from utter annihila- tion. "-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05


 It is to be hoped, for the sake of the New York Yacht club and it's cup committee, that Shamrock II does not win the cup. One would not like to be in the shoes of any of those some what ''chesty" gentlemen should Sir Thomas Lipton eventually be the win ner. Their attitude. as interpreted by the laity, seems to be that it is better to lose a dozen America's cups than that one of their precious rules should be broken.-New Haven Union.
 The man who gave orders to smash the Independence will not worry much if the Shamrock wins. The New York Yacht club turned down Lawson so unceremoniously that it made him some friends Of course everybody understands that the New Workers want all the glory. if they win, not even caring to share bit of 1t with Boston, so if the cup goes across the water they should take the censure, also. if any is coming.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
AN INK LAKE.

The most unusual curiosity in this strange, uncanny land by the Colorado River is what the naturalists ill Cali fornia call a lake of ink. The scien- tiffc journals in Los Angeles and San Diego have discussed time and time again what the lake of ink really is. It Is a great pool of black fluid that re- sembles black writing ink more than anything else. It is about an acre in area. The surface of the lake is coat ed with ashes from the volcanoes to the thickness of about half foot, and the explorer in these parts who is not looking out for this freak of nature would be very apt to walk into it. Sur veyors have found that the lake is some three hundred yards deep in some places, but no bottom can be found in others. There is nothing but theory as to the source of the lake, but no one seems to know the component parts of the acre of black fluid. The Indians say 1t is composed of the blood of bad Indians who are suffering in their hell amid the volcanoes. Samples of the lake have been brought to Yuma and Los Angeles for tests and examination. It is good for common marking pur- poses. Cotton goods that have been soaked with the strange blnck fluid keep their color for months, even when exposed to the sun, and the goods have stiffness that is somewhat like weak starch. A gallon of the lake fluid was sent to the Smithsonia Institution the other day for analysis. HI. c. Tinsley in Indianapolis News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

There is not much need of worrying, as yet, over the exhaustion of our re- sources. As the country gradually be- comes more thickly settled thrift will become not only necessary, but profita- ble. Paradoxical as 1t may seem. there are circumstances in which it does not pay to be thrifty. The time, thought and labor spent in looking after small matters and preventing waste is need ed elsewhere. The wise farmer will prevent waste where he can. and above all, he will try to cultivate his ground in such way that it will not be worn out too quickly. Thus he will save it for the use. of his sons, and his sons sons. There is nos use in trying to adapt the methods of farming suited to overcrowded countries ftoa our rich American prairie soil. The thing which is necessary is to evolve new methods which will combine the good sense of both the old customs and the new.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
KSEApED BREAD FOR MOTHER

President Loubet, once when he was prime minister, made flying visit-it was between two stormy sessions of the chamber of deputies-to his old mother at the farm in Daupliny. The old dame was in the kitchen kneading bread for the fortnightly baking, which is still q custom in the old families of the Midi. She put her fioury arms around his neck and kissed him.
 ''Ah, mother, you should give over this heavy work" said the prime min ister.
 And sit with folded arms on baking dayr' the good old housewife cried in- dignantly. "No, no-but I admit it is not so easy as it was"
 Well, to-day you shall fold your hands. Sit down, mother, and talk to me" said the first minister of France, and he took off his coat, rolled up his shirt sleeves and kneaded the bread. When he had finished and heard all the gossip of the farm he kissed his good old mother and went back to his more conspicuous duties of statesman. Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
ALL SMITHS ALIKE TO HIM.

Absent minded2 We'll, I should think he was" she said. and pink tint dyed her cheeks at tue remem- brance of his blunders. "Why, when came out he was at my party and was so much taken with my bread-and-but- ter beauty that he told everyone he met what beautiful girl Miss Smith was. After while he forgot my name and used to praise my sisters indiscrimi- nately. I had made an impression on him and my name was Smith. There fore when he heard any one speaking of Smiths he broke in with, Yes, saw her at the coming out party. She is a lovely creature.
 The lovely creature paused to laugh a bit at the recollection When my mother died," she continued, more seri- ously, The wrote me charming and touching letter of sympathy, free from the conventional platitudes with which most people endeavor to console. was touched and pleased I forgot all my resentment toward him at having hurt my self-love by mixing me up with other lovely creatures and beautiful Smiths. A few months after mothers death met him. He inquired for my husband and then said: And how is your mother?' I was dumbfounded. but l managed to reply: My mother Is dead, and yours was the kindest let ter received on the sad occasion He retired as red as rose with vexation and mortification But he is a clever and charming man in so many ways and he had thought me pretty when I came out-so I forgave him.
 Six months later when my husband and l were on our way to Europe we ran across my absent minded friend on the steamer. He rushed up to me. delighted. apparently, and we sat down for chat. Just as I was detailing the family news and what had happened to all of Us since we had met before he broke in with And how is dear Mrs SmithT l looked at him for full minute, think. Then I said, as coldly and quietly as I could: She is still dead, thank you.' New York Com mercial Advertiser.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

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 There has long been loud complaint to the effect that all the professions and callings were uncomfortably over crowded. The Philippine Islands seem to be furnishing partial answer to the problem of disposing of the alleged surplus. There is hope for the peda- gogues. Already twenty-three Har- yard men have accepted positions as instructors in the archipelago. It is to be hoped that these young men and their colleagues from other universities and colleges will soon teach the youth full Filipino "how to shoot'' in the proper way and avoid casualties. Education is the greatest civiIizer and something of a pacifier as well !.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

A Brooklyn man became tired of living and then ended his life. The Eagle of that city says the man killed himself because he didn't follow the barefoot cure but by the fact of his GOV ering his feet with leather thus insulat- ing his body from the earth. The death of this man will no doubt resur- rect the barefoot cure once more, and we may expect to have it become quite the fashion. The Hartford Times in discussing the Brooklyn case, says that the Eagle correspondent states that MT Topping became insane from loss of sleep, and in that condition took his own life. Now insomnia. the corre- spondent declares. Is nervous com plaint which is cured by the barefoot
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
LUCK OF MIR RUSSELL.

To few men is it gwen to make a fair competence, lose it, and suddenly
 and without expectation find two for tunes thrown at their feet. That has been the experience of Joseph Sam uel Stadden Russell. At the begin ming of this year he was employed in the humble position of groom; to-day he is ill possession of fortune of
 3 160,000, most of it invested i'll free hold property in New York and Pitts burg.
 The story has most of those elements of romance with which the popular imagination clothes the unexpected acquisition of wealth.. As in so many other cases it is the rich uncle i'll America-would there were more of them-who has played the part of q generous Providence. In MT Russelrs case, however, there were two unclss, but from neither did he entertain any expectations of an inheritance. One lived in Pittsburg and the other in New York; one. was his uncle on his fathers side, the other was the broth CT of his fathers second wife MT Russell was himself born in London, within the sound Of Bow Bells,'' but he has spent fully thirty years in the states. Both his uncles went out there when very young and very poor, but they rapidly advanced and became considerable property owners. Re gently MT Russell returned to this country and started public house at Maidstone, at the same time deposit ing all the money he had saved in America in Dumbell's bank. When the bank failed he lost everything, and at fifty he had to face the world pen niless. It was then that he took a place as groom, but he had not been long in that situation when the news came that his fathers brother had left him q fortune which was originally stated to be $50, 0,O0O-odd, but in real ity came to something more, nearly approaching E100,000. That. however did not exhaust MT Russells luck. Only the other day he received intima- ton from a firm of solicitors in New York that his uncle-in-law had be- queathed to him a sum which with the previous windfall, put him in pos- session of G160,000.
 It is an extraordinary revolution in the fortunes of m unambitious man, and all the more extraordinary, per- haps, because it was quite unexpected. Mir Russell is a shrewd, leyel-headed Londoner, who is under no apprehan- sion that he will be tempted to squan- der his fortune.-London Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

What kind of man is Mayor Bas- sett to allow an ordinary alderman to make him leave his chair as presiding officer of New Britain's board of alder men and councilmen? It seems at this distance as though the mayor was the man to say whether the proprieties of the occasion demanded his retiring from the chair,s and if he decided to do so he probably had the right to name a man to fill his place, if there is not an ordinance governing that point. We know few mayors around the state who would never have allowed Alder
 man Curtis the liberties given him by Mayor Bassett. f
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

treatment. The worst case, he says, will yield easily sand the sufferer will sleep like baby if he will walk on fresh turned-up mold or on the grass in his back yard" Much of the let ter goes to sum up the evidence and arguments in favor of the barefoot theory. One or tive specimens are de eidedly interesting. For instance there is a citation from Browns History of Man. which tells how Professor Brown visited the King of Dahomy and found him suffering from tooth ache and from some eye trouble. No one else in the kings dominions was affected in this way. and it was found that he was the only one who wore foot coverings and that these were of silk. and therefore insulated him from the earth The writer gives it as or his personal Knowledge that if horses are made to wear leather boots in stead of iron shoes, and these boots are fastened with strings instead of being nailed on the hoofs, such horses soon become infirm and useless. He rather hurts his case by girding at physicians who do not share his belief in the supreme importance of bare feet in modern life. Perhaps, too, he has some lingering doubts himself, for he closes with an appeal for intelligent, practical tests of the proposed treat ment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
According to those who make q spe-

According to those who make spe- cialty of prophesying at the national capital, the Schley court of inquiry is not likely to conclude taking testimony much before Thanksgiving day. If there is no more dispatch than this in the formation of a verdict on the new celebrated naval controversy, it may be expected to last well into 1902, and. even then, congress may take a hand in the probing line and make the .iis- pute as long as serial story.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
MERIDEN BRANCH
BRIDGEPORT ,!l..:aa1AT to.

1 Popular I.cng lsl.l Sound Route. 1 Between New York. Bridgeport and all Stations on Nausattick Division of N Y. X. II. and II. +. l.. Steamer Isosedaie--I.eayes Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at T:45 a. 1 m. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York Il q. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily (Saturday excepted) F o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. ID. RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepted) at Il a. m., arriving Bridgeport p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta. tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer RosedaIe-Leaves from Pier 31 (newl East River daily tSun- day excepted at 3 D. m., and from foot East 31st street, 5: 15 D. 1n.. con- meeting with TAO p. m. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one. hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excCrsioR rates. every Tues day and Friday viB steamer Rosedale. round trip 50c. other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday. June g, steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at a. m, on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on Nauga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island: returning leaves New York at D. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. r, N. IT. and H. R. +. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1901.

Americsh prestige in quite every field is at top notch. Now, if the Con- stitutloF will only catch the rapid transfer fever and hold the cup, and If the Harvard Yale track team will give /their Oxford-C Cambridge competi- tors demonstration of the quality of UEele Sam's brawn and muscle on Sep tember p, We shall add few more Choice specimens to our already gen. erous collection of laurel wreaths-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
A COMMUNICATION.

MT Editor: Allow me to speak a few words in favor of Chamberlain S Cough Remedy. I suffered for three years with the bronchitis and could not sleep at nights. I tried several doctors and various patent medicines. but could get nothing to give me any relief until my wife got a bottle of this valuable medicine, which has completely relieved me.-W. S. Brock man, Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is for snle by alt druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:38 a. m.; 12:3S; 4:05; S:0T D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from Boston. Hartford and way stations at S:05; 11:40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 745 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. FishkiII Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at SIS a. m.. and 1:50 and 5:1S D. III.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York, Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at S:38 a. m., 12:34 and BOA D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at 8:30: 1O:O5, q. m.; 200; 5:O5; 700 p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; Il 80 a. m.: 4:50; $50: $50 D. n.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is S645.50 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 Waterville street is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on BelIeview avenue will be closed out for less than cost Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. IT. TIERNEY.
 Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05
NAuGATucK DIVISION.

NAUGATUCK DIVISION. For New York-6:35. SIP. 1O:5O a. m.; 80, PAS. COS D. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 p. m. For Bridgeport -6:35. SIP, 1O:5o, a. m.; 1:30, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday 7:O5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 Foy New Haven (via Derby June tion)-6:35, SIP. 10:50 a. m.; 30. 2:4s. COS, 7:20 tmixed p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 a ';i For or Ansonia-6:35. SIP. 1o.5o q. m :. 80, o:4s. I5, 6:oS. 7:20 tmixeD D. m: Sunday. T:05 q. m.. 5:l0 D. m.
 For Watertown-tj:Is S:I1, I1:17 a m. I.31. 401: 800. 5:1.,. T:03 9;O5. II 20 D. n.: Sunday, 9:43 a. h.. 500 D. Ill.
 For Thomaston. Torrin@ton and Winsted- ::;6. ll:l2 E. nl; 3:5G, G:5S. 900 D. m.; Sunday. 9:3S q. m; 1:55 n. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middietown and way stations ac $50 q. in.. and G:1., D. n.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta. tion from Mhleictnw;l and way stations at T:5U a.. ni.. ;.n.. 'aia ', n
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-05

Popular I4cny lrl..i sound Route. Between New York. Bridgeport and all Stations on Nau.atuck Division
 of N Y.. K. II. and II. +. l..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
Winter Rliubarb,

Do you like rhubarb? Do you re-
member how pleasant it seemed in the
early spring days when nothing like
it was to be had? Would It be pleasant
to have it even earlier. when the first
spring fever comes on. or as winter
begins to slacken its grip? Can you
spare two or three hills from the
garden? there ought to be plenty there,
SO that they will not be missed. If so,
go and dig up these hills. or even one
large hill, at the time when the ground
freezes. Let it lie on top OF the ground
exposed to the cold until thoroughly.
frozen, then take it to the cellar, bank
ing little moist earth around the
roots. Some Of the weaker crowns and
roots may first be trimmed away,
since they will not produce good
stalks. If there is furnace in the
cellar, long before spring comes these
hills will produce fine stalks. They
will waste no energy, in extra leaf sur
face; nearly all will be bright, crispy
stalk. AZ ~ :, ::
II the cellar Is sstooscold and they are
slow in; ommg barrel mayIbe set
behindSsfhs kitchen, stove; zone. hill
placed K this@and a canvas thrown
over the top. II the appearance Of a
barrel in, the kitchen Is, Objectionable,
a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cabinet may be,
made Of lumber. which will answer
the same purpose. Simply see that the
son Isl kept moist. and SOON there will
be rhubarb ready for harvesting. That.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-13
The Value OF q Clover Sod.

The report of the weight. Of stubble
and roots on clover field after the
last crop had been taken off in the
autumn, as found in the experimental
farm of the late John B. Lawes at
Rothamstead, England, has often been
published, but it has been so long
since we have seen 1t that it will
probably he new to many Of our read:
ers. They found in the stubble and
waste on the surface Of the ground
1868 pounds per acre. In the first nine
inches below the surface 3017 pounds.
In the next nine inches 275 pounds,
and in the, third nine inches 191
pounds, or in all 6152 pounds. Accord
ing to. analysis this vegetable matter
would have enough phosphoric acid
for more tan two average crops,
enough nitrogen for more than four
average crops, and potash enough for
more than six average crops of wheat.
Thus we can see the value Of clover
sod plowed under for the wheat or
corn crop. If the clover, which, pro-
duced 5000 pounds of hay to the acre,
had been plowed in that would; have
added 1o8 pounds of nitrogen, %
pounds of phosphoric acid, 81 1-2
pounds Of potash. 96 pounds Of lime
and "a IL pounds Of magnesia, but
it would certainly be more profitable
to feed out the clover to animals and
save their excrements to use on the
lan1 American Cultivator.