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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
PEACE STILL WATTS
A Definite Statement Looked
 For Next Week.
HURRIED MEETING OF TIE CABINET
Ss Spite of Assurances of Mir. BaI- four There Are StiH Some Doubts Regarding the Outcome of the
 Pretoria COuference.

LONDON, May BOA dispatch from
 Pretoria published this morning in the Times says that unless the Boers sud denly veer around there is good reason to hope they will soon give notification of their acceptance of the British terms.
 The morning papers are unanimous in accepting the statement of the government leader, A. J. Balfour, in the house of commons yesterday as having but one meaning-na namely, peace-but the papers believe that it's long experience with the astute Boer character compels the government to the unusual precaution of announcing nothing until the terms of peace are actually signed lest another surprise should be forthcoming at the very last moment.
 4 meeting of the cabinet was sum- moned hastily yesterday morning upon receipt by the government of news from Pretoria. The session began at 11:30 o'clock and ended at 12:45.
 In the house of commons Mir. A. J. Balfour. said he hoped to be able to make a statement i'll the house on Mon day in regard to the budget and the peace negotiations.
 The. delegates who left Pretoria at 9 o'clock Wednesday night include Act ing President Schalkburger of the Transyaal General Lucas Meyer, com mander in chief of the Orange Free State forces; General Botha, the Trans vaal commander in chief; Generals De- larey and De Wet, State Secretary ReitZ of the Transvaal, General Shuts, Commandant Beyers and Landdrost Brand. They are therefore representa- tive of all parties.
 It is presumed that these delegates have fully accepted the British terms, but in Pretoria it is believed they will have some difficulty in bringing the Ve- reeniging conference entirely to their way of thinking, which is likely to de- lay a decision in the matter until Mon day. No doubt is entertained either in South Africa or in London as to what that decision will be, and some news papers here are already indulging in discussion of peace plans.
 It is understood that two points which greatly protracted the recent ne gotiations were the questions of ann nesty and punishment and that in re- gard to the former Great Britain prom ised generous treatment, but steadfast- ly refused any unqualified guarantees in this connection. It is understood also that the punishment proclamation will only be waived on condition of taking the oath of allegiance.
 Whether there are still other minor points of difference between Briton and Boer cannot be said, but it is quite cer- tain that all are agreed upon the broad principles of settlement.
 Dr. Jameson has expressed himself as confident that peace is assured and that the Boers will not again take the field.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
THE INQUIsITIyE CLERK.

The inqiisitive clerk was on duty il the drug store. The inquisitive clerk is a very annoying person at times whenever found; his curiosity almost makes one doubt his sex. To the ill quisitive clerk of this truthful tale there came a can who asked for a dozen six-ounce bottles.
 .'Bottles?' ask the clerk, without moving.
 Yes
 t.No',
 Patent medicine man?"
 '..No.''
 Working up little private business with hair restorer or a complexion lotion, perhaps?"
 'sNo."
 "But you want twelve bottles?'' in a puzzled tone
 'sYes.''
 With or without corks?a
 With corks.''
 "Empty?"
 "Yes.'
 The clerk was plainly distressed. His curiosity was still unsatisfed What do you want them for?" he demanded at last
 ..To break" answered the man.
 "N'hat?''
 "l wouldn't want the neighbors to near Of it, explained the man conf dentially. ''Just whfm of mine. you know. but I like to hear them crack. It's cheaper than breaking windows and gives me just as much pleasure: but my supply has given out and I want a few to hold me over until an- other carload arrives.
 The inquisitive clerk looked at the man doubtfully. ..Oh. well. of course. it's nothing to me- he said.
 Then what made you ask about it?
 The inquisitive clerk got the bottles without making any reply. but the strain was a severe one. He had to say something. .What do you do with the corks?' he asked.
 "Chew 'em." answered the man promptly. Its good for the digestion. Try it some time''
 The inquisitive clerk went into such n deep trance that he forgot to ask the girl who came in for lemon phosphate why she preferred lemon to wild cher ry-Chieago Post
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
HE WAS DOUBLY RELIEVED.

It was long ride through desolate and dangerous country, and the poli- tician sought to relieve the monotony by philosophic musings on his recent victory and endorsements that even success brings.
 Hold up your handsin
 The stage coach gave q lurch and stopped. The ray of light that shot into the vehicle turned tre spattering rain into myriads of evanescent gems. What do you want?" asked the pol- itician with firmness that showed he had faced danger before
 Your money"
 "EIeSe it is''
 Your watch and diamond ring"
 They are yours.'
 T must say we're good natured. any how said one of the highwaymen.
 Not at all. Are you sure that's all you desire"
 What in thunder did you thlnk we wanted?"
 T was afraid and the politicians s voice trembled little. you wanted an office. ''T-P Philadelphia North American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
GUESTS OF EDITOR REID.
French Mission, With Many Dlstin. guIshed Americans, at Ophir Farm.


 French Mission, With Many Distin- guIshed Americans, at Ophir Farm.
 NEW YORK, May 30-The French delegation to the unveiling of the Ro- chambeau monument in Washington were the guests yesterday of White law Reid at Ophir Farm, White Plains. Many men prominent in city and state were present.
 The guests were taken out by spe- cial train, arriving at the place about 11:30 o'cloc The French flag was flying over the porte cochere and the American flag from the summit of the tower. An hour and half was spent in conversation in the drawing room and library and on the piazzas and in strolling about the gardens and green houses.
 At the luncheon there were no toasts excepting to the president of the Unit ed States, the president of the French republic and to the Rochambeau mis- sion to the United States. There were no responses excepting national airs save to the last. In reply to this the head of the commission. General Bru- gere, made delicious speech.
 n all twenty-four guests were pres ent.
 At 3 o'clock the party started for q. little tour around the farms and through the farm buildings belonging to the place and through the large tract of woodland to the White Plains lodge. and so to the station. The spe- cia1 train brought the party back to NeW York by 4:30 o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
RECOGNIZED THE CHARM,

When Lord Chief Justice Holt pre- sided in the court of the kings bench poor, decrepit old creature was brought before him, charged as crim- inal. and on whom the full severity of the law ought to be visited with ex- emplary effect
 What is her crime?" asked his lird- ship.
 'Witchcraft''
 How is it proved"
 She hasa powerful spell"
 Let me see it''
 The spell was handed to the bench. It appeared a small ball of variously colored rags of silk, bound with threads of as many different hues. These were unwound and unfolded until there ap- peared scrap of parchment on which were written certain characters now nearly illegible from use.
 The judge. after looking at the paper charm a few minutes, addressed him. self to the terrified prisoner. ssPris- oner, how came you by that?"
 young gentleman. my lord. gave 1t to me to cure my child's ague''
 How long since.''
 Thirty years, my lords
 And did it cure herr
 'Oh. yes, and many others"
 The judge paused few moments. and then addressed himself to the jury. "Gentlemen of the jury, thirty years ago l and some companions, as thoughtless as myself, went to his Woman's dwelling, then . public house. and after enjoying ourselves found we had no means to discharge the reck- onIng. Observing the child i'll of an ague, l pretended I had spell to cure her 1 wrote the classic lines you see on this piece of parchment, and was discharged of the demand on me by the gratitude of the poor woman be Tore Us, for the supposed benefit.''- Mirror.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
PARTED FOREVER.

l The lights burned dim in the parlol of the Miggs mansion. Two persons were in the room, but furniture for one was more than ample for both.
 The plaid coatsleeve of Leander J Bolingbroke was wrinllled about the slender waist of Cleopatra Aiggsy fair est of the fair, and heiress to barrel of money. Her shapely head lay on Leander Us waistcoat as if she might l be sizing up the chances of his being able to stand for an insurance policy And the beating of their own hearts was the only sound they heard. Until after while. Then another sound was heard. It came from the back stairs. It was a sound as of the tread of footsteps. 1t came and it came. It was headed for the parlor.
 Leander J. recognized the sound. He rose and turned up the light Cleo. patra sought a chair less adjacent.
 The door opened. On the threshold stood the proud head of the house, Mulligatawny Miggs, Cleopatra's pa.
 Good evening, Mir NIiggs,' said Le- ander J.
 Good evening, Bo1ingbroke.0 re- sponded the proud Miggs. and his ac- cent on the broke was apparent.
 Then there was a pause that weigh ed ton.
 Presently Leander J. came to. He had been collector for house that sold washboilers on the instalIment plan. and hard propositions were hls forte
 "Mr Miggs;'' said he, .Ayour daughter loves me and I love her. It's up to you, now to say when she shall be mine'
 The proud Mulligatawny Miggs lift ed his good right hand aloft and then lifted his voice.
 She shall be yours, young man." said he, sswhen the New Yorks fetch the pennant home.r'
 Cleopatra rose. She pressed her brow. She took q lap or two around the room. Then the full import of her stern fathers cruel ultimatum broke upon her.
 Parted forever she cried, and went down with dull, sickening thud.
 Loves young dream had been knock cd higher than the price of beef.-Ex- change.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
THE POSSIBILITIES IN A BOY.

I have a profound respect for boys. Grimy, ragged, tousled boys ill the street often strangely attract me. A boy is a man in the cocoon-you do not know what it is going to become his life is big with possibilities. He may make or unmake kings, change boundary lines between states, write books that will mould characters, or invent machines that will revolution ize the commerce of the world. Ev- cry man was boy-it seems strange, but it is really so. Wouldn't you like to turn time backward and see sAbra- ham A4incoln at twelve-the lank, lean, yellow, hungry boy, hungry for love, hungry for learning, tramping Noff through the woods for twenty miles to borrow book, and spelling it out crouching before the glare of burning logs
 Then there was that Corsican boy. one of a goodly brood, who weighed only fifty pounds when ten years old, who was thin and pale and perverse, and had tantrumS and had to be sent supperleSS to bed or locked i'll dark closet because he wouldn't mind. Who would have ever thought that ne would have mastered every phase Of warfare at twenty-six and when the exchcquer of France was i'll dire con- fusion would say: ''The finances? I will arrange them.'
 Distinctly and vividly remember a squat. freckled boy, who was born in the Patch and used to pick up coal along the tracks i'll Buffalo. A few months ago 1 had motion to make before the court of appeals at Roches- ter. The boy from the Patch was the judge who wrote the decision granting my petition.
 Be patient with the boys. You are dealing with soul stuff. Destiny waits just around the corner.
 Be patient with the boys, The F1.1 istine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
COMFORT AT CONFERENCE.
British Take Good Care of Delegates
 at Vereenfgfng.


 PRETORIA, May 30-The camp at Vereeniging, Transvaal, where the final decision in regard to peace will be reached, has been elaborately pre- pared by the British authorities with a view to the comfort and convenience of the delegates to the convention now being held there.
 The camp has been laid out in a square, two miles from the Yereenig- ing station. On the Transvaal side of the Vaal river there are sixty bell tents and twenty marquees. A plenti- full supply of water has been piped to the camp, electric lights have been in stalled, and a staff of British medical officers is in attendance there Gen. erous cooking and catering arrange ments have also been made.
 The delegates are amusing them selves with various outdoor games, and at recent football match the dele gates from the Orange Free State were vlcrur7ous over the IransyaaL A com pany of the Scots guards acted as a guard of honor at the game.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
MURDERER,S INSANITY.
The Law Prevented His Arrest When
 He Went to Give Himself Up.


 One of the most remarkable cases that ever occurred in this section o1 the state, one that is puzzling some of our most noted jurists, is the one that happened up in Coyington county not many days ago.
 It appears that q white man got in to some kind of trouble. He was arrested and was to have a prelimi- nary trial. The main witness was a negro. While this witness was on the stand testifying against the white man a shot was heard and the witness fell dead on the floor, his body being pierc- ed by a bullet which came from the outside. 1t was evident that the white man did the shooting; in fact, it was proved by an old man that the latter saw him when he fired the shot The white man skipped for parts unknown to the officers and remained away for two years. In the meantime the wit ness who saw him fire the shot which killed the negro died, and the white man returned to the neighborhood and offered to give himself up to the sheriff. Here is where the complicated part comes in.
 The judge, it seems, had previously ordered that the indictment against the man should be put on file It was done
 When he offered to give himself up and asked the sheriff to arrest him and put him in jail the sheriff found that he had no authority to do any thing of the kind without making him self liable to prosecution from the fact that he had no warrant for the arrest of the man, the indictment having been put on file which knocked out the warrant. Hence the white man who two years ago killed q negro in cold blood got into his buggy and drove out to his home, not being able to find an officer with the authority to arrest him for the murder.
 This is one of the most remarkable cases. ever known i'll this or any other stat9 Of course the judge of the dis trict has the power to order the arrest of the murderer, but until he does so the sheriff cannot arrest him.-NeW Or leans Times-D Democrat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
MT. Eas1ey Also at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, O., May 30.-In con- nection with the rumor that George W. Perkins of J. F. Morgan & Co. was in the city in conference with Senator Hanna yesterday it is said that Ralph M. Paisley of the Civic federation was also i'll town yesterday, but that he had left the city last night Mir Paisley is reported to have stopped with a friend at a private clubhouse. The purpose of his visit was not learned, no one being found who was willing to give any in- formation
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
END OF COAL STRIKE
Rumor Current In New York
 as Result of a ''Tip."
SECRET CONFERENCE IN CLEVELAND
Visit of J. P. Morgan's Partner to Senator Hanna Said to Mean Set- tIement-Mr. EasIey Also In the
 Cfty-yefther Will Talk.

NEW YORK, May 3O.-Among men well informed on the coal mining situa- ton the opinion prevails here that Monday will see the end of the strike In the anthracite region, which affects 145,OO0 miners Several powerful in fuences are said to be at work to bring about this result, and the tip that the trouble is about over has spread through Wall street.
 Senator Hanna, chairman of the Civic federation, and George w. Per- kins, representing J. F. Morgan & Co, are said to have been in conference in , Cleveland, O., during yesterday dis cussing matters relative to the settle ment of the strike.
 MT. Hanna refused either to deny or affirm the report, while at the office Of Morgan & Go. it was learned that MT. Perkins is in Cleveland, but there was no admission that his visit to Sen ator Hanna's home had any connection with the coal strike.
 Commissioner Lederle of the board of health while discussing the proba- bility of the continued use of bitumi- nous or soft coal because of the raise in price of hard coal caused by the strike intimated that there would be little cause for further violations of the eity's ordinance because of high priced anthracite coal.
 The commissioner said he believed the strike would be ended by Monday. Asked what prompted his statement, he said he had good information.
 T got the tip from man who is Hn authority on the situation,' said Mr. Lederle '.It would be ended this week were it not for the holidays in Wall street"
 He refused to discuss the subject further and would not give the. source of his information.
 It is believed that Senator Hanna desires to see the strike settled before 1t embraces the soft coal region and in- terferes with his interests there An other reason for the belief that he de sires to see the difficulties ended is that the operators have practically Ignored his efforts for conciliation and arbitration, and he wishes to force them to treat with the miners.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
Killed In the AIns.

VIENNA, May 3O.-The first fatality of the mountaineering season has just occurred ill the Semmering range of the Alps, when Dr. Brzezina and Herr Payer were both killed while attempt ing the ascent of the Rax Alp, the highest point of the range. The Rax Alp is notoriously dangerous and claims its victims every year. The Alpine associations have issued warn ings against early mountaineering, be- cause the protracted cold renders the snow and ice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
Settlement Reports Doubtea.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 30.-The local coal operators do not credit the report originating in New York that q settlement of the miners strike is i'm minent- One operator says it is doubt ful whether the strikers would be per mitted to return to work now at the old wages. They could probably return as individuals, but not as body and representing q union. At strike head quarters nothing is known of cons templated settlement. National Board Member Fallon says the strike cannot be settled offhand, as some persons i'm agine. If the coal companies had q proposition to make looking to the re- turn of the men to work, convention of miners would have to be called and the terms offered by the operators pass ed upon. This would take time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
Importtng Nonunion Men.

HAZLETON, Pa. May 30.-Eleven prnunion men brought here from Phil adelphia were put to work during the day at the Cranberry colliery of A. Pardee & Co to fill the places of strik- ing firemen and pump runners. This is the first importation of nonunion men 3nto the district
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-30
Many Policemen For Coal Region

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 30.-There have been issued from the state and executive departments commissions for about 1000 coal and iron policemen since the beginning of the strike in the anthracite coal regions. Yesterday ap- pncations were made by fifteen compa- nies for the appointment of nearly 200 more, and their commissions were promptly issued. The appointment of so many special policemen is taken to indicate that the coal companies pro-. pose to settle down for long contest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-11-07
Feed Mills and windmiIIs.

Prof. King of the Wisconsin station
has made a study of the effectiveness
or various feed mills found on the
market. when driven by windmills and
gas engines, and of the cost of grind
Ing feed. With one of the most effect
I've combinations of windmill and feed
mill the rate of grinding was about
20 bushels per hour with a wind We
locity of 31.8 miles, the meal being
little coarser than medium Corn
and oats were ground at the rate Of
4lO.3 pounds per hour with the wind
at 26.48 miles. With a wind velocity
OF 1857 miles oats were ground at the
rate Of about o.5 bushels per hour, and
rye at the rate of 1875 bushels with
the wind 1855 miles. The rye was
ground a little finer than medium
and the oats little coarser."
Under Wisconsin conditions there
are on the average from October l to
May of each year .'87 days when
man could attend the mill and grind
ten hours with q wind velocity not
less than Is miles per hour, and much
o. the time higher than this. He
should therefore be able to grind more
than 46 bushels per day and on the
average more than 100 bushels per
week. The 81 grinding days during
the seven months places the grinding
Il. VIZ, on the average, more than two
per week, and If it is supposed that
this is twice too high it would still
be possible on the average to take ad-
vantage of high winds during the
working hours and grind about so
bushels of corn or $500 pounds, per
week. Counting the mans time who
tends the mill ST per day, the cost Of
grinding would be only about 319
cents per hundredweight."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-11-07

The results obtained by Hilgard, OF
the California experiment station, are
perhaps the most striking. He sub
iected dried grains of different cereals
to an atmosp-. ere as nearly saturated
as It was possible to make it, the
temperature being kept at GA F. Due
to the absorption Of moisture, oats
and barley gained In weight 1913 and
204 per cent respectively in 18 days,
and wheat gained 1873 per cent in Ia
days. Absorption progressed very
rapidly at first. nearly one-half the
total increase in weight taxing place
during the first "a hours. In another
experiment by this same investigator
perfectly dry grain, dried artificially,
was exposed to saturated atmos-
phere at 64.4 degrees Il Is days, with
the result that wheat aimed 25 per
cent in weight, barley 28.2 per cent,
ard oats 1911 per cent. In third ex-
pertinent HilgarI kept wheat in an
atmosphere prepared to be about as
dry as the air at harvest time in the
interior valleys of California. The
results he obtained led to the belief
that wheat cured there in the field
at harvest time becomes nearly as dry
as it would in an absolutely dry air.
and on transporting to a temperate
climate may possibly increase .25 per
cent, lille gain Of from to Is per
cent may be looked for with almost
absolute certainty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-11-07
Potato Culture.

It has been ascertained that on q
soil well supplied with humus the
moisture may be conserved even
through severe drouth and fair
crop of potatoes produced. The. great
Importance Of thorough tillage is rec
ognized, but 1t has been demonstrated
that intensive tillage alone Is not suf-
f1cient to produce q large yield of po-
tatoes. Intensive tillage may be over
done. During a drouth only SO much
tillage is necessary as shall keep the
surface soil loose and thoroughly dry.
The drier the surface layer of soil
the more slowly will moisture be alb
sorbed by it from the layers of sub
surface soil. Some farmers have
adopted the practice of narrowing pc.
tato land before the plants appear
above the ground. This practice
seems to be a wise one and has gen.
orally given good results. One ex
pertinent station reports that the use
of Bordeaux mixture on the potato
plants in nearly every case resulted in
an increased yield of potatoes, even
when blight was not present, and
thorough spraying with this material
is recommended as practice to be
encouraged. A grower says There
is no royal road to success with po
tatoes. Methods of procedure that are
applicable at one season must be mod
flied to meet the requirements of an
other season. Treatment of one soil
might be radically wrong when ap
piled to another soil. Success will be
attained only by thorough famili
arity with the plant and its habits
of growth. and then conditions must
be made to meet as completely as pos
sible the requirements of the plant