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The Washington times., 1902-01-14
UNIQUE DEBATE IN THE HOUSE
OVER APPROPRIATION BILL.

versy was all on the Democratic side, the
Republicans holding aioof and watching
the fun.
Mr. Richardson (Tcnn) asked Mr.
Rixey if he wished TO give a bounty TO
the Confederates by admitting them 10
national soldiers homes because they
fought to destroy the Union.
But you were one CT them. You were
Confederate soldier. You fought to
destroy the Union.' retorted Mr.. Rixey
quickly.
Would Not Ask Bounty.
Yes; l know that l did replied Mr..
Richardson. Il did fight against the
Union. and because of that l would ret
think of asking a bounty from the Gov
ernment. And | am proud to say that be-
cause of that no Confederate that l ever
knew has asked or ever will ask to be
admitted to a Government home
Mr. RiXey replied by saying that Cor
many years Mr.. Richardson Gad been
drawing a salary from the Government
and that he would not have been able
to do so at the close of the war, not TN
til the disability had been removed.
At this juncture Representative Rich
ardson (Ala.) took 4 hand IN the discus
sion. He asked Mr. Richardson (Tenn.j
compromise himself by accepting a home
in a Government Institution any more
than he would TO accept a Government
salary.
Confcderntes Should BE Content.
Mr.. Richardson Tenn.l replied that the
salaried man rendered some service TO
the country, while the other had only
fought to destroy the Union. Having
gone into the contest and failed, he
thoughht the Confederate soldier ought TO
be content, and he believed he was con-
tent.
Mr.. Richardson (Ala.) said he wss true
to all the traditions Of the South ard
proud of her honor, but he saw no OBJ
lection TO a Confederate soldier teing
cared for in national nome. The South
paid taxes for their support
Mr.. Bartlett (Ga.) suggested that
Georgia cared fer her own Confederate
soldiers.
, Mr.. Moon (Tenn.) humorously incurred
what steps MIR. RiXey proposed TO take to
prevent mortal combat between the vet
Grams of the blue and the grey wnen they
should get together in these homes and
begin fighting their battles over aSain.
No Republican DebntOr.
During this interesting discussion, not
a Republican member had anything TO
say.
Mr. Gaines Dem., Tenn.) was the last
speaker. He said there was no use OF
thinking the pension roll would ever de-
crease so long as We were sending SOL
diers to the Philippines, only to be re-
turned physical wrecks. No white man,
he said could live in that country. II
would break down the best constitution.
He told how he had spent seven weeks
in the islands, investigating conditions,
and had brought home the First Tennes-
see Regiment, nearly every member of
which had suffered from the campaign in
that climate.
The South Loyal.
Mr. Gaines said the argument of Mr..
Rixey was not sound. for the love and
loyalty of the people of the South could
not be bought with money or any other
such consideration. And for this end
there was no need of enacting such a
bill-the South was loyal and content.
The House adjourned without taking
any action on the pending bill.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
OPPOSITION TO METCALF.
Charges of Shooting Unarmcd Fill.
Pino Revived in the senate.


Pine Revived in the senate.
Charges have been filed with the Senate
Committee on Pensions against the con-
firmatiOn of Wilder S. Metcalf, to be
pension agent at Topeka. Kan.
Metcalf was formerly major in the
Twenty y-ffth Kansas Volunteers. and dur
ing the battle at Coloacan, 1t was alleged.
shot an unarmed native who was plead
ing for mercy. The charge was investi-
gated by the War Department and Major
Metcalf was exonerated.
The charge is being pressed by Edward
BoltwoOd. late captain in the same regi-
lnent. who claimed that the investigation
by the War Department was not thorough,
and by Senator Hoar of Massachusetts.
who insists that an officer guilty Of such
az offence is not fit to hold an Office.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
Ring worth sl25 stolen.

Mrs. Maggie L. Childs, OF 800 East
Capitol Street. notified the police yester-
day that there had been stolen from her
house since Christmas Day a lady's ring
set with five diamond and valued at $125
The detectives are Investigating.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
MIR. GAINES SCHLEY IDEA.
Wants the Admiral to Take Part in
n Ceremony Mt Nashville.

Ceremony nt NnshNiIIe.
Representative Gaines of Tennessee re-
turned yesterday and was warmly well
coined by his colleagues.
Mr.. Gaines has suggested that the gun
which fred the first shot in the war with
Spain. and which was presented to the
city of Nashville, be mounted by Admiral
Schley when the latter visits the capital
Of Tennessee next month.
1t would be most fitting, Mr.. Gaines
said, for the man who won the battle of
Santiago to take part in the ceremony of
mounting the gun that fired the first shot
in the war.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
CITY COUNSELOR DROPS DEAD
Isaac Antrim. WeII-knOwn Poll
tician of BordentOwn, N. j.

TRENTON. Jan. 13.-Isaac Antrim. city
counsel of Bordentown, dropped dead to-
night while standing in the midst of a
number of politicians In the Hotel Wind
sor. Heart failure was the cause of death
Mr.. Antrim was thirty-five years OF age
and a member Of one of the Oldest fam
lilies in Burlington County. His body was
removed to his home in Burlington
County.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
Cecil Rhodes at D.Ih.m Hall.

LONDON, Jan. 13.-Cecil Rhodes, who
recently returned from Cairo, visited his
estate at Dalham Hall, five miles from
New Market. today. Mr.. Rhodes pur-
chased the Dalhsm Hall estate some time
ago for about E100.0O0.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
Proposition to Open Ma
tiOnal Soldiers Homes
to COnfederateS.
SUGGESTED BY MIR. RIXEY.
Only Democrats Enter Into the En-
suing Discussion.
ADJOURNMENT WITHOUT ACTION.

suGGcstion TO Take Care of Veterans
of Lost Cause Fails to Find Gem
eral Favor With Southern Con-
Eressmen Representative Rich
ardsOn Declares COnfederatcs
Have No Right to Bounty.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II IL fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
National University Law Department
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANY male clerk of Glass 1, in any Executive De-
partment, who desires to exchange his position
for grade in the Pension Bureau should
address at once, in strict confidence, LOCK BOX
+25 Station G.. mi
CERTIFIC ATE.-We. the undersigned trustees Of
THE WILLIAM NJ AIRE CO., do hereby certify
that the capital stock of 81 $50 is full-paid and
there no debts W. 4. DOMER. President;
WM. VI. AYRE, Vice President; II. A. BENNEg
Secretary Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 10th day Of january, 1902. (Seal)
THOMAs H.1OUNG. Notary Public. el
THE LANSTON MoNoTYPE-MACHINE co.
The general offices of this company will be
moved from Washington. ID. c., 10 500 Broad
way, New York City. on Saturday, January II.
1902. On and after Friday. January 10 please
send all communications to the New York address.
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The Washington times., 1902-01-14
Much Interest Mnnife,ted.

Not all OF Mr.. Rixey's Democratic
brethren. or even the old Confederates.
agreed with him. but they were aroused
to deep interest In the matter and gath
cred in the aisles to listen. The contro-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06

At q meeting of Liberty circle, Com panions of the Forest, last night, it was voted to give a promenade in Leaven- worth hall on January 31.
 Division No 4, A. o. H., will meet at c. A. R. hall tomorrow at 1 p. m., to attend the funeral of John Sullivan. All Hibernians are invited to partici- pate.
 Gertrude, the S-months-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Farley of 135 Hillside avenue died this morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, with interment in St Jos eph's cemetery.
 2 The funeral of Mrs Louis Payeure took place yesterday morning from her late home on East Main street, with a mass of requiem at St Ann's church by the Rev Father Senesac and interment in Calvary cemetery. The bearers were Philip Turcotte, Joseph Payeure, Joseph Couture, joseph Roy, Joseph Copske and Alfred Beranger. There was large number of floral tributes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06
The MiIIer& Peck Co
SPECIAL PRICES FOR SATURDAY
 NIGHT AND MONDAY.

At 49c, High Grade French Taffeta
 Silk, value 9Sc. At $1 .25, 36-inch Peau de Soie, all silk,
 value $1.75. At 75c, 27-inch Black Moire Velour,
 value $1.O0 At 9s4c, 10 pieces Fancy Dress Goods,
 and Plaids, value 121ac At 121ac, 300 yards Fine Mercerized
 Sateen, value 19c. At $2.98, Misses Long Coats, satin
 trimmed, value S4.OO. At $269. Misses Macintosh Military
 Capes. At 9Sc, Children's 2-piece Fur Sets. At 39c, Ladies Kid Mittens, were 75c. At 19c, Children's Kid Mittens, were s39c. At 39c, Ladies' Wool Golf Gloves,
 from 49c. At 1oc, Children's Wool AIittens, were
 15c I1 At 39c, Tam O'shanters in red, white
 and grey, value 59c. At $1.98, Feather Boas, were S2.9S. 5 for 25c. Swiss Embroidered Hand-
 kerchiefs, were 121sc. At 5c. Outing Flannels, from 7c. At 15c, Grey Twilled Flannels. from
 20c At $1.25. White Wool Blankets, from
 $1.49 At 39c, Children's Outing Flannel
 Night Robes, value 5Oc. At 49c. Ladies Outing Flannel Dress
 ing Sacques, value 75c. At 59c, Ladies' Outing Flannel Night
 Gowns, value 75c At 39c, Ladies' Outing Flannel Skirts.
 in dark colors. value soc. At 13c, ? for 25c, Mems Black Wool
 Half Hose, value 25c pair. At 25c, Boys Blue Fleece Lined
 Shirts and Drawers, value 39c. At 2oc, Boys FlanneIette Waists, sep
 arate belts. value 39c. At 49c, Boys Wool Knee Pants, value
 69c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06

that to-day and hereafter he shall use milk instead of water in all his bread.
 Be sure and ask for Kelly's Afilk
 Bread.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06
OUR SPECIAL OFFER.

The Democrat will be sent to any address from now until April 1, 1904, for the regular yearly price, $5, if paid in advance. This offer remains open uLtil January 1 only. William Shana- han, one of Waterbury's well known young men, is authorized to receive subscriptions and take pay for same. We bespeak for him pleasing recep- ton from those he calls upon, and also hope he will be favored with the names of enough of our citizens to make his Iabors satisfactory. not only to him. self but to the Democrat as well.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06
CITY NEWS.

Mrs Hiram Vail died last night at her home in Middlebury.
 F Wilfred Dubuc has taken a posi- thion with Louis Orlando at 38 Union Ssf1s oaf-4 + 3.T zfss5
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06
Well ]! Well ]!
 Well ,!

The taxpayers have received their Christmas present already. Yes, our 1903 tax bill will be larger than ever. Yet the wire pullers told us consolida- ton would be the direct cause of mak- ing our tax bills smaller, but what did 1t do? They tell us that this year we will be obliged to pay four mills on the dollar more than ever before. Well, isn't that a nice how do you do? Doesn't it make you feel like kicking yourself when you let lot of poli- ticians hoodwink you like that? Hood- wfnking is bad business: it doesn't pay in the long run: we always believe the truth is best, therefore you can rely on what we say. For instance. we wouldn't dare say our 27c butter is the best in the city for the price if 1t wasn't true. Neither would we. dare say our tea and coffee is better than the other fellows sell if we didn't know what we were talking about. If the reader of this ad imagines we do not sell the very best coffee in Connecticut all you've got to do is buy a pound and see how your mind has been hood winking your body. Remember
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-06
Cold Facts

Some of the storms and some of the days of slush come unexpectedly every winter.
 Some of the colds that most people have come from wet feet, the result of wearing dry weather shoes in wet weather.
 Most shoes are not waterproof. Some are. The latter cost a little more than the former and are worth very much more We have them.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

Despite the remarkable contribution
to knowledge given recently by Prof.
Holden in the question of physical
conditions on Mars, no less a scientist
than Prof. Percival Lowell contributes
to the last number of Popular Astron-
omy a labSred, detailed paper on riffs
in tbs polar "ice-caps" of hat mem
Der of the solar system. AS there is
every reason to believe hat the tenn
perature on Mars is very low-proba-
bly, somewhere between 100 and 200
degrees below zero Fahrenheit, the
term ice IS meaning frozen water, is
ridiculous as applied to this planet.
Mars receives but half the quantity of
neat that comes to the earth and has
no atmosphere to retain it as we have.
The result of this is that tempera-
lures are appallingly low. 1t is be-
lieved that frozen carbonic acid gas
is what causes the ~so-called "ice-caps'
on Mars.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

There are plants which, when dried
and apparently dead, take on the form
of life again when they are soaked in
water. There are two kinds of revival,
one real, the other APPARENT. A writer
in La Science Hlustree says that re-
turn to life, either in a complete form
or in part, is quite frequent in the
vegetable world, where the influence
of humidity and dryness is mark
ed than among animals.
One naturalist has taken fine rails
ms, of the variety known as Imperial
Malaga, and planted the stem in moist
earth. This stem, four inches long, in
three months had a shoot of three
additional inches.
The plant best known for its re-
newing property is the Rose of Jeri-
cho. This is not really q rose at all,
but belongs to the Cruciferae or mus
tard family, and its little white flow.
ers recall those of the shepherds
purse" SO common along country road.
sides.
II grows in the sandy deserts of Ara.
bia, Egypt and Syria. When the plant
becomes dry its stems curl up, draw
together ord form a rounded knot
The wind e. lily uproots the thing and
carries 1t away, but If it is deposited
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

Like weary sentries, grim and gray,
The stately houses stretch away.
In long. unbroken line;
Their beetline brows in anger frown
Upon a cottage Old and
Thy home. o hea-t Of minel
Yet there the velvet grasses grow.
And there the pale wild cowslips blow
The first wild bluebird sings,
In dreams he sees the tiny nest.
Where downy aedglings sway to rest
Beneath his mates soft wings.
And there a giant maple stands.
Outspreading his protecting hands,
Like pious friar Of old,
Ger sunken roof and moss-Rrown wall
Where white catalpa blossoms fall
Snow arrows, tipped with goldl
Caressed by bee and butterfly
on either side the long walk lie
Low beds of tangled flowers:
And up and down the quiet street
The sunbeams dance with tripping feet.
Through all the heeting hours.
But oh, the cottage lies so stint
Nc more it's list'ning echoes thrill
With childish laugh and song
The tireless netherlands have rest.
Clasped close upon the pulseless breast
And, oh, the years are long!
Yet ever when the faint perfume
From nodding purple lilac bloom
steals through the Spring sunshine
In dreams that old-time home 1 see,
Which never more may shelter thee,
o lonely heart of minei
Mabel H.. Eastman, in the Kansas City
Star.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

In designing the ligh%t-throwing ap-
paratus shown in the accompanying
cut, Alexander c. Davis of Lafayette,
Ind, seeks to provide an inexpensive
animated scarecrow, adapted to be op-
Grated by the wind, to flash beams Of
sunlight or lamplight over a field and
brighten away any bird or animal bent
on depreciation. The device can be
mounted on a post at a convenient
place and serves to frighten hawks,
crows and other birds in the daytime
and owls and other rodents at night.
1t consists of a fixed frame of any
desired shape, open on two sides for
the free passage of the wind, with a
lamp in each end of the frame for
Hlght use and a central revolving
wheel which carries a number of mir
rors to reflect the light across the
feld it is desired to protect. The
Gapsss on the blades are shaped to
Catch the wind on one side only, and
even a slight air current will set the
wheel in motion. Any ordinary lamps
or lanterns may be used, those shown
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

breadth or both, making IL possible
to change the copy of a letter, for in
stance, in height or width without des-
troying the symmetrical outlines
found in the original.
The apparatus is practically an inn
proved pantograph with provision for
scouting the work in position to be OPP
ersted on by the engraving or draw
ins tools. The base of the machine is
preferably a heavy metal block, sup
porting the vertical post on which the
frame is pivoted. One arm of the
frame carries the tracer which fol
lows the pattern, with a second arm
at the rear of the first, supporting the
engraver. To vary the dimensions OF
tie copy the frame is provided with
a yoke near it's pivot, in which two
parallel rods are clamped by a lever
the release of the lever allowing hor-
izoptal movement in either direction
to lengtlen or shorten the radius OF
the circle in which the tool travels.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26
Remnrknble surrIoal rent.

Occasionally some remarkable feats
of surgery are resorted to in an effort
to sustain the thrad that holds life
fast. Here is one: John Olberg Of
Kenton, Mich, recently was subjected
to the novel experiment of having a
piece of dogs skull grated upon his
head. Oiberg's skull had been frac-
tured for four years, and over the
opening, which was an inch and a half
in diameter, a foreign growth had
formed. This pressed on the brain
and caused commissions. Olberg raj
lied quickly from the operation and
completely recovered.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

Charles w. Sheffield of Westerly, r.
l., is the owner of a %fourlegged chick
en-, recently Matched. 1t was the last
offspring of a hatch of thirteen eggs,
placed under a barred Plymouth Rock
hen. Every egg Matched inside the
usual twenty-one days, except the one
containing the bird with the extra ap-
pendages. At present the chicken
uses only two legs in walking, but il
the other legs reach the usual length
the bird can shift its burden to its
auxiliary means of %locOmotion.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

An interesting experiment in coz
nection with submarine f~og-slgnaling
has been carried out at Egg Rock,
Lynn, England. A bell vas hung fifty
feet below a buoy, moored in fifteen
fathoms of water, and was struck by
electricity from the Egg Rock Light
house, where a power-house is estab-
lished. BY means Of such submarine
signaling it is stated tat a person
placing an ear against a rod held in
contact with the hull of a vessel, is
able to hear the bell from three to
five miles away; in face, it is believed
that the ringing of the bell can be
heard at a distance o. ten or twelve
miles.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26
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W~BSXrWII1l1A&gSN SIESllLd&

in a damp spot Il apparently ome to
life.
Il was once thought that it absorbed
water from the soil. took root and be-
gan to grow again. In reality, how
ever, this never happens. The Rose
Of Jericho Is lifeless from the moment
when it Is %uprooted. 1t is simply a
dead plant which has changed form
from the absorption of water.
The dried plant furnishes a very in
teresting change when it is plunged
into water. In an hour it doubles its
size, stems begin to rise and capsules
take on a pinkish tinge. 1t seems to
be reviving, but this is a vain show.
It is among those plants in which
the resurrection is apparent, not real
The movements of such plants are
really like those of the scales on a pine
cone, which open or draw together as
the air is more or less dry.
Real resurrection. however, is seen
among certain ferns and MOSES.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

AAN AtINA -
Every home and workshop teens
With profitable suggestions to the man
with open eyes and mind. In a recent
number of ~Everybody's Magazine, the
possibilities of %inventing new pro
cesses and new machines, as the re-
suit of such observation is clearly
brought out.
The cost of refining kerosene oil Is
paid to-day from the despised sluoge
acid which formerly fouled our rivers
anG harbors. The waste Of the
slaughter house brings in almost as
much as the flesh of the animals
killed.
Nature has waste products still
waiting for use. Prairie wire grass
was once one of these. Nowadays it
is used in the manufacture of fur
.niture and furnishings. Cornstalk pith
is made into filings for w%arships'
bulls to close holes made by an enc
my's shells.
Somebody should come along and
invent a substitute for elastic Para
rubber. Celluloid and oxidized linsecd
oil are fair substitutes for some pur-
poses, but nothing apparently has yet
been found that possesses the true
elastic properties of India rubber.
There is still nothing like leather for
shoes, but an inventor may find a sub
stitute to his profit.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

Many ancient documents have been
discovered in the explorations of the
sand-covered towns of Chinese Turke-
stan. They consist of writings on
wooden tablets, and are scaled and
tied when found, the sand having pre-
served them in excellent condition.
Even the ink with which they were
written is still black and easily read.
1t is believed that these documents
will throw much light on the life and
customs of the people that formerly
lived in this desert. The script in
which they are written is of a kind
still known in India.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

In the express steamer Kronprinz
Wilhelm of the North German Lloyd
Steamship Company. the ,Ower parts
OF the b~ulSheads are equipped
throughout with a system of water
tight doors which may be controlled
either from the bridge Of the ship or
from the bulkhead itself. The system
was invented by Prof. Dorr, and the
company states that 1t will equip all
of its steamships with this system. A
demonstration vas recently given on
board the Kronprinz Wilhelm. when
all of the twenty doors below the wa
ter line were closed from the bridge.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me and made
me well, and that is why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you;
six bottles was all l took, together
with your Pills. My headache and
backache and kidney trouble went,
never to return the burning sensation
l had left altogether my general
health was so improved felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty. p"
-MRs. LOUISE GBson, 4sf3 Langley
Ave, Chicago, W.-s5OOO forfeit If aboUs
testimonial Is not genuine.
If you feel that there is anything at
all unusual or puzzling about your
case. or if You wish confidential advice
Of the most experienced, write to Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you viii
be advised free of charge. LYDIA II.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands OF
cases of female trouble.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-06-26

On many beaches which are very
level it is impossible to launch a boat
from the land unless the passengers
wade out or the boat is pushed out by
hand, and it is to overcome this OBJ
stacle that the apparatus shown in the
drawing has been designed by Samuel
T. Britain Of Boston, Mass. With
this continuance the passengers may
enter the boat and be driven along the
beach into the water. and when finally
launched the same apparatus which
accomplished the work is used to pro-
pei the boat through the water.
Any ordinary form of motor is used,
being geared by chains to the appara-
tus shown in the real of the boat.
This consists of a gear wheel with
concave face secured in a rigid yoke.
with a fitting post carrying a second
gear wheel, meshing in the first. A
second chain connects the latter gear
wheel to the %propelling wheel. At
either end Of the shaft carrying the