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Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
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Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
rwo YEARS AGo THIs BARLEY FIELD WAS pEsERr WASTE

grieved at seeing so much territory
 unproductive. Of course, where irri-
 gation from mountain streams has
 proved feasible, most gratifying re-
 suits have been obtained, but over hum
 dreds of thousands of acres it has, un-
 til recently, seemed impossible to get water on the soil. Since it has been
 proven that good supply may be ob- tained from ,artesian wells, the desert proJssftion has undergone an entire change, and now little oases may be seen at intervals dotting the great plains where formerly the cacti, mes- quite and sage brush were the only signs of vegetation. Around these wells settlements are growing, sepa- rated sometimes by hundreds of miles.
 During the last two years seeming ly hazardous undertaking has pro- duced most satisfactory results. About two years ago party began seeking
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Reassured, He Purchased.

A tattered, forlorn miss of l5 summers entered the office of young real estate man the other day. Ordinarily he is the politest of individuals, but this day he was so busy that he didn't know "where he was at" So, with a swift glance out of the corner of his eye, he said rather sharp ly:
 Well, what do you want?"
 "P-p-p-please, mister, won't you buy a ticket on our cuckoo clock?" replied the girl hesitatingly.
 Buy ticket on your cuckoo clock2 What the deuce would I do with cuckoo clock, even if I should get itg"
 '.Oh, you won't get it, mister. Please buy a ticket"
 He bought Milwaukee Sentinel.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

southern California shipping season began, and the highest prices were secured. Eleven thousand dollars went to the express company, the growers divided $1O,000 among them selves. There was gross product of about $328 per acre. Three carloads of watermelons, netting the growers S517, were grown on 214 acres of land. Four crops in succession were ob- tained from millet sown in June. A large crop of alfalfa may be cut every three weeks.
 The crop matured so early that agents of leading city houses in the east were on the ground last Novem- Der securing contracts for this sea- sons produce. Last year Indians were employed to do the picking. This year 450 Japs have been en- gagged in addition to all the Indians obtainable, as, when the crop is ready for market, it must be harvest ed at once.
 Much of the land has been secured at $1.25 per acre from the govern ment under desert land or homestead laws, some was purchased from the railroad, some from individuals who had obtained large tracts. Twenty five dollars per acre was paid, short time since, for land purchased year ago at $1.25 and which is a part of GAO acres state school lands. Wells have been bored, and Seven Day Ad- ventists are to settle on that tract. The results above described may be realized in numberless other sections which have until lately been consid- cred worthless because of the seem ing impossibility of securing a water supply.
 There is still great quantity of government land unreclaimed. Some of the best of this is at great dis tance from the railroads. Other good lands may be purchased at a small price from individual owners of large tracts who are willing to part with portion of their posses sions in order to secure funds with which to develop large water sup- ply. Results already obtained fur nish good arguments for those in favor of government irrigation of the 60,000,000 or more acres of waste land comprised in the great desert of the United States. Crops being produced quickly, comparatiyelv small farm yields wonderful results during year. and irrigating our useless lands and subdividing them will not only give homes and sub- stantiai living to thousands of fam flies who may emigrate to them. but the larger supply will place fresh, healthful food on the early market at low prices, so that vege- tables may be within reach of the purses of those with small incomes who are left in the cities.
 EDWARD JULIAN.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

for water in the Coachella valley, portion of the great sandy waste of the Colorado basin. The locality is 13O miles from the Colorado river and 27 miles from the rim of the desert. The valley is about 16 miles long and nine miles wide. Indio is one of the wonders of irrigation, which no trav- eler who has passed through this sec tion will fail to remember. The sur face of the valley is from 66 to 12O feet below sea level. On the north, west and east are mountain ranges, varying in neigh from 5000 to 10000 feet. southeast, the plain stretches monot- onously to Salton Basin. In November, 1900, work was begun about four miles east of Indio by driving two-lnch pipe, and the following November ar tesian water was flowing freely. The water bearing stratum was penetrated to depth of $50 feet and pressure secured sufficient to produce hYe miners inches from the two-inch pipe. This success was the signal for more wells to be driven, of which there are
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
A Bird Thief.

Having been the victim of a protract ed series of thefts from her home, Mile Varvay, variety actressin Paris, start ed to investigate before causing the arrest. of her servants. Leaving dia- mond bracelet on her bureau, she kept it in view through the keyhole of a door leading to an adjoining room Suddenly she saw it lifted" The thief proved to be a starling, who had deposited up the chimney all the uctreSs' lost ieWelry
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
DOMESTIC ABILITY.
The Girl from Finland Had a Unique Speciality In the Line of
 Homework.

An aristocratic East Superior street wom- an who has had the usual number of fail- ures in the way of domestics having tried nearly every nationality. heard the other day that number of girls had come here from Finland to seek employment as sery- ants and that they were highly recommend ed as strong, intelligent, capable and gen erally excellent help, relates the Duluth News-Tribune.
 With high hope the housekeeper hieG her to the office where these paragons were on exhibition, and was soon brought face to face with a brawny specimen, who could not speak word of English. With the aid of an interpreter the following conversation took place:
 'Cantyou cook?"
 "Oh, no"
 "Can you wash and iron?"
 "No"
 Can you sweep and dust or clean house."
 Il have never done anything like that"
 For goodness sake" exclaimed the as tonished matron to the interpreter, "ask her what she can do.
 With calmness and complacency the reply came back: Il can milk reindeersi"
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Accounted For.

Gladys-So Ferdy has been tracing back his ancestry?
 Ethel-Yes, and found his first ancestor was garbage contractor.
 q thought he seemed in the dumps about something. Judge
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Assumption. A

''The shovel fish of South America" said Uncle Jerry, is the most accommodating fish there is. It has a snout in the shape of shovel. and it will jump out on the bank and dig bait for you to catch 1t with. Bal timore American.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Papa Was Pleased.

"And what did papa say"
 "He said it was all right
 Didn't he seem very reluctant?'
 "I can't say that he did. When told him that I came to ask him for your hand he muttered something that sounded very much like "Thank heaven, at last !"-Cleve- land Plain Dealer
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
MILWAUKEE PEOPLE
Could Hardly Believe It. A Prominent Woman Saved From Death by Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

1" DEAR MRs. PINKHAM - suppose largo number of people who read of my remarkable cure will hardly believe it; had not experienced it myself, know that I should not.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
His own Estimate.

'I regard Winebiddle as man in a thousand
 "That's too high. He considers himself one in the 4OO."-Detroit Free Press.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Forethought.

"Mr. Grimes" said the rector to the yes tryman, I've had better take up the col lection before the sermon this morning"
 .Indeed?"
 "Yes, Pm going to preach on Econ omy.' Philadelphia Press.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my fife three years ago.--Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. YS Feb. IT. 1900.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

Don't believe all you hear; you are for tunate if you can believe all you say.--Chi- cago Daily News
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

That cannot be right which is not ra- tional-Ram's Horn.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

Praise a mans wit and he will admire your judgment. Chicago Daily News.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

It takes very small fool to commit great folly.-Ram's Horn.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

Stops the Cough and works of the cold. Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. Price % cents.
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30

inc n matfep u w;th a R;nnhas,, ,S .:Ha t ma. ~ the bad being good fellow. Baltimore
Newport daily independent., 1902-05-30
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, sweating, feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores. Address A. s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
A STRIKE IMMINENT
Great Miners Struggle of 1900
 May Be Repeated.
MINE WORKERS ADOPT ULTIMATUN
Operators Refuse the Request of President Mitchell For a Con- Ference With Em~
 pI0yees.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, March 25.-Unless the efforts of the Civic federation are effective with the coal operators it is more than likely that repetition of the struggle of 1900 will occur in the anthracite region. In that year 140,- 900 employees of the anthracite mines were out on strike for six weeks. The convention of districts Nos. l, ' and 9, United Mine Workers of America, which districts comprise the entire an thracite field, has made q provisional strike declaration, leaving the date to be decided by the executive boards of the three districts. This was practi- cally the last official act of the dele gates, and the convention adjourned sine die.
 The adoption of the resolution con- taining the ultimatum of the mine workers was followed by a scene of wild enthusiasm, and the opera house rang with the acclamationS of the dele gates, who with lusty cheers approved the work of the special resolution com- mittee and expressed their confidence in President Mitchell
 The convention from the first ses- sion showed q disposition to insist on an adjustment of the mine workers grievances, but the delegates were will ing to relinquish the question of rec ognition providing other more impor- tant concessions were granted. This fact is evidenced ill the resolution adopted, which states as the chief de mands shorter work day, minimum inn wages and the weighing of coal wher- ever practicable.
 The Civic federation is regarded by the delegates as the last hope of the mine workers in their demands for i'm proved conditions, and the gravity of the situation is manifest in the words of President Mitchell, T am free to say that to me q strike seems immi- nent''
 The resolution adopted was the result of difference of opinion among the delegates as to the methods to be pur- sued in enforcing the mine workers demands. Resolutions had been pre- scented to the convention for all of the districts, but none of them was satis- factory to the entire body of delegates. It was then decided to place the matter in the hands of President Mitchell and the district presidents and vice presi- dents. Before completing the draft of the resolution President Mitchell tele- graphed the presidents of the coal car rying roads, making last appeal for conference.
 He received several replies, one of which was from President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company and all of which refused to meet the representatives of the union. Others made no response. The text of the replies was not made pulp lie.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
NAPOLEON'S MOTHER.

The personality of the mother Of presented than i'll the following brief sentences, which make one feel very much at home with her: She was married at Is to Charles Bonaparte, an humble notary of Corsica, and bore him thirteen children. She had very little education, knew nothing of lit erature, and until after she passed middle life could talk no language but her native Corsican dialect; yet, when she was left a widow with the slender est means, she educated her family and lived to see every one of them ex- cept Lucien and Pauline seated upon a throne. And Lucien declined two.
 She was herself by no means elated at receiving the title Of imperial high nesS," and was exceedingly sensitive Her exalted position exposed her to ridicule because of her lack of learning and her inability to speak French, but she was q woman of fine presence, of perfect self-possession, and her natural abilities and strong character made her q very interesting person.
 For tWenty-two years she occupied q dismal old palace at the corner of the famous street known as the Corso and the Piazza Venetia, and there held court with great dignity, with four la dies ill waiting, two chambermaids, q secretary and other attaches Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

Dr Ryder has been appointed by the health board to yaccinate all school children whose parents cannot afford to pay for them, free of charge.
 The fair which will be given under the auspices of St AIichaefs parish in St Michaeps hall, will open next Tues day night and will continue the remain der of the week. The Rev Father Trainor, the new pastor of the church, will have charge of the fair
 The Rev M. Trainor of Danbury has been appointed pastor of St Michaers church in this place and of St Mary Magdalene's church in Oakville. The Rev Father Trainor was expected to arrive here to-day and assume the dtl- ties of his new position. The first pas tor of St MichaeFs church will no doubt receive hearty welcome from his parishioners. Father Trainor has been priest for about eleven years and has made many friends wherever he has been stationed. He will proba- ply reside at St Patrick's parochial residence for the present until other arrangements are made.
 The famous school meeting was held last night-the school meeting about which there has been so much unneces- sary rumpus during the past week. As was expected, it amounted to nothing. Nobody seemed to have taken much interest in it and the school room where the meeting was held was far from being crowded. Shortly after the meeting was called to order a resolu- tion was presented by IT. A. Tullar recommending that the school should be closed until the smallpox scare is over, such time to be left to the dis cretion of the district committee and the board of education. The motion was lost and a motion to adjourn was then passed and the much talked of school meeting was over.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
CORONATION CALVES.
A Parisian Industry That Is Being Boomed by the Thin ShanI<S
 of England

Parisians must and will be amused. When there is nothing to occupy their attention they upset ministries and raise barricades. Consequently one must not begrudge them their joke, even if it is a false calf" It would appear, or at least Parisian news sheets tell us so, that certain quan- tity of artificial calves are being manu- factured in Paris in view of the corona tion festivities We are not all Pick wicks, with well-flled gaiter, and when, according to all rules of prece- dent and etiquette, knee brooches must be donned, if nature has been un- kind to the wearer he must call in arti- fcial aid. Consequently the trade in artificial calves is very brisk, says the Paris Messenger.
 1t has been found, however, that even without such an incentive as the cor onation fetes the artificial calf indus try is regularly occupied in manufac- turing such articles for home con- sumption. Frenchmen must not chaff England in this respect, for every year numerous French cyclists, society men yes, and society women--invest 30 francs in padding for their neither limbs. We must therefore add anoth- erarticle to the list of adulterated and initiated goods, for even legs are not always what they seem!.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25

his acts being to turn out Of office one legged Union veteran at Oxford, O. In consequence of this unpopularity Rath- bone was defeated by the Democratic candidate, Paul Sorg, in the race for congress from his home district by plurality Of 2,0O0 votes. Rathbone's wife was a daughter of ex-Congress. man Lewis D. Campbell of Ohio.
 Rathbone was relieved from duty in Cuba last May as result of official in- vestigation of the charges involving Nicely and Reeves and dismissed from the service in June.
 Charles F. ". Neeiy was chief of the finance division of the postoffice de- partment Of Cuba. His home was in Muncie, Ind, where seventeen years ago he established the first daily news paper of that town. He was a member of Governor Mounts staff and was prominent politically and socially. Per ry s. Heath, former first assistant post master general, was looked upon as his packer in politics and was interested with him in business. Neely sold his paper to MT. Heath, but remained pres fdent of the Neely Printing company. On the discovery of his frauds in Cuba in May he fled to this country and was arrested in Rochester. and after extra dition proceedings before Governor Roosevelt he was taken back to Ha- yana for trial.
 w. H. Reeves, who turned states ev- tdence, went as clerk from Washing ton to Havana in January, 1899, with an annOi0frnanf af S1 000 q 1vaa,. f.o,,, Perry $. Heath. On his arrival there he was almost immediately made chief of the bureau of postal accounts. It was on the testimony of Reeves chiefly that conviction was obtained He gave a full account on the witness stand of the operations of the three officials.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
POSSIBILITY OF PEACE.
Announcement In the House of Com.
 mons Received With Cheers.

Announcement In the House of Com-
 mons Received With Cheers.
 LONDON, March 25.-On a dispatch from Pretoria just made public Lord Kitchener gives his usual weekly total of captures, etc, but does not mention the Schalkburger incident.
 The Daily Chronicle this morning as- serts that an armistice has been ar ranged pending the duration of Schalk- burgers mission to General De Wet and that offensive operations against De Wet, Delarey and Botha will be suspended, these three generals having agreed honorably to observe the armis- fice and to refrain from operations un- til the return of the envoys to the Boer lines.
 It is believed, continues The Daily Chronicle, that the enyoys, after ac- quainting Botha with the result of their mission, will again confer with Lord Kitchener, although no second confer ence with Lord Kitchener has actually been arranged
 In the house of commons the war sec rotary, Mir. Brodrick, announced that a fortnight ago MT. Schalkburger inti- mated to Lord Kitchener his desire to be granted a safe conduct through the British lines and back in order to see Mfr. Steyn with reference to the possi- bility of peace proposals. Lord Kitch- ener, with the consent of the govern ment. had acceded to the request.
 The announcement of the war secre- farE was received with cheers
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
SOME DAIRY FACTS.
New York Leads I'm Production Of
 MILK, Butter and Cheese.

New York Leads I'm Production of
 MILK, Butter and Cheese.
 WASHINGTON, March 25. - The complete census statistics of dairy mat ters just announced show that of the 5,739, ,657 farms in the country 4,514 ,210 report dairy cows and dairy proGuct and that in 1899 the total dairy product had valuation of $472, ,369, ,255. Of the farms reporting dairy cows and prod uct 357, ,57S were classed as dairy farms, having derived at least 40 per cent of their gross income from dairy products. The number of dairy cows was IT, 139,- 674. The receipts from dairy products sold aggregated $2S1, ,629, ,958, and prod ucts consumed on the farm were val ued at $190, 739, ,297. There were pro- duced from the dairy cows reported a total of 7,266, ,392, ,674 gallons of milk, an average of 424 gallons per COW. Of this milk 2,134, ,915, ,342 gallons were sold, for which the farmers received $1S4, ,S42, ,292.
 The farmers also report the sale Of 20, ,768, ,662 gallons of cream, for which they received SS, ,83S, TIC. Farms num- bering 3,617, 40 report the manufacture of butter, and 15,670 report the manu- fracture of cheese. The farms report ing butter manufactured 1,071, ,745, ,127 pounds of which 519, 139, ,026 pounds were sold, for which the farmers re- ceiyed $S6, COG, ,446. Farms reporting cheese manufactured 6,372, ,33O pounds, of which 14,692, ,542 pounds were sold, for which the farmers received S1 ,342.- l 444
 New York reports the largest number of dairy cows, 1,501 sos, the largest value of dairy products $55, 474. 155, and the largest number of gallons of milk produced, milk sold, cream sold and butter as well as cheese made. | Pennsylvania stands second.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-25
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

Stopped at Commercial House and and Started to Break Up Furniture.
 The cases of two young men who were arrested yesterday by Chief Schmidt, and one of whom had been out of jail but q few days, did not ap- pear this morning when their names were called and their bonds of $5 each were declared forfeited.
 The funeral of Joseph Foley took place this morning from his late home on Cliff street at 9 o'clock and from St Francis church at 9:30 where re- quiem high mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul by the Rev Fath- CT Sheridan. The remains were to- ken to Colchester on the 11:02 train for interment. The pallbearers were John Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Jere- miah Sullivan, William Cronin, James Cook and William Conlon. The flow CT bearers were Frank Cronin and James Maher.
 Meetings to-night-Town hall, board of charities; Masonic hall. Shepherd lodge, F. and A. M.; Odd Fellows hall, Naugatuck conclave, I. o Hepta- sophs; Hibernian hall, Division No ?, A. o. H.; Pythian hall, Scott company, U. K. K. of r.
 In the borough court this morning an elderly man who said he came from New Haven sightseeing was let go on condition that he leave town. The man created q disturbance at the Commercial house last evening by pill ing the furniture all over the room and breaking whatever he could lay his hands on, and by his actions it would appear more likely that he came here to do up the town and not sightseeing.