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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
TOOK A SECOND LOOK.

A loyal Maryland girl, who spent her childhood days far down on the east ern shore, was doing a bit or christ mas shopping with a friend whose birthplace is in the heart of the Old Dominion The Maryland girl has number of brothers At book-coun- ter in. one of the big department stores the two girls stopped. One idly turned the leaves of q new novel and the other proceeded to purchase "ChlldSs History of the Spanish-American War;
 Brother Jim is just crazy about the Spanish war;" said the girl from Nir- ginia, as she pocketed the change from a $5 bill and leaned over the others 2 shoulder as she waited for the book to be wrapped. q know he'll have T fine time reading about his big heroes in that book"
 By the way, Edna" said the Mary land girl, carelessly, T suppose yol have looked over the text to see wheth- CT it called our dear Admiral Schley T hero or something else. I'd be very careful to buy nothing that spoke i'll uncomplimentary terms of the dear old Marylander.''
 Why, mo-" answered the Virginia girl, .I never thought of that. sHere!" this to the saleswoman, who now held the wrapped parcel; 'unwrap that book, please. I want to see something in 1t before I buy it."
 But, madam" returned the sales woman, it is already wrapped. We have not the time to open 1t for you You looked at the book before you pur- chased it''
 Well, look here, young woman" re- piled the Virginia girl, you don't palm off any fake Spanish war stuff on me. If that book doesn't tell the truth abour Admiral Schley you can put the book back and give me my money.n
 Ths wrapper came off and the two girls bent over the volume in deep in. terest while number of other shop- pers stood by with smiles on their faces, having heard the conversatio The history was simple one, but true. for Admiral Schley was praised tosthc skies for triumphant victory over the spanish vessels at Santiago and a Die ture of the gallant admiral was there. l That's all right" said the yirginf. 1 girl. Wrap it up again. I'll take if. .s' And the shop girl switched off with sundry mutterings about Christmas shoppers. Washington Post
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
HORSE sHoEING.

When snow falls and the ground freezes, it is q bad time for horses. The first two or three days after heavy frost are usually made memora- ble. from the horses point of view, by dangerous slips and falls. In many cases these are caused by improperly shod feet It has been urged that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ought to have larger fund at it's disposal, so as to be able to give attention to this matter. Owners of horses could be required to have them properly shod, but, like all other mat ters of government, the enforcement of this regulation would cost something, either in money or time. If every citi- zen who is interested in the welfare of dumb animals would make it his busi- ness to observe and report cases of cruelty or carelessness, the actual amount of work done by the society would be considerably more in pro- portion to the available funds, because the time of agents could be given to work which private citizens cannot do
 It cannot be too emphatically stated that the conditions of city life are Sc hard upon horses that extra precau- tions are necessary to avoid infiictina on them almost intolerable suffering Asphalt is capital material for paving, but anybody who has tried to walk on It when it is covered with thin coat ing of ice knows that it affords, al best. a very insecure foothoId when slippery. If it is difficult for human beings to keep their feet on a sheet o1 ice, it is also difficult for horse trying to pull a heavy load.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
HEARD IN PASSING

There have been heavy gales on the Atlantic, but Chauncey Depew, who was coming home with his bride, didn't know it until he read it ill the papers.
 The first round of the Hanna-Fora- ker scrap was declared draw, but they have gone so far that they wi l have to fight to finish the next time they clinch.
 Coal consumers need expect no ben eft from the entry of the big steel trust into the coal mining field. The trust that does anything for the bene- fit of the consumer is yet to be born-
 It would be much better for alien residents of this country who are not satisfied with the same legal rights given citizens of the states in which they reside to go back home than for congress to give them rights that are not given to citizens.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09


 The delegates at the constitutional convention hardly know their own minds yet, it would seem, from a look at yesterdays doings. In the early part of the session the members voted to employ stenographer at ''50 cents a second," as one member put it. At the afternoon session all the morning plans were upset and the idea of em- ploying stenographer was killed. If the members go on in this manner their bill of expenses will amount to more than what they would have to pay q stenographer But, seriously, it seems as though two clerks could catch enough of the goings on at Hartford to hand down to posterity without em- ploying score of expert shorthand writers. Cut it out, gentlemen, and get rid of the representation question, which seems to be the great bone of contention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

That informal reception at the white house the other evening was q curious affair, so far as some of the man most talked of at the present time were concerned. Dewey was absent, but Schley and Miles were the lions of the hour. One account of the affair says that among the most notable of the large number of army and navy officers were General Miles and Ad- mirals Schley, Benham and Ramsay The president greeted those officers with marked cordiality. General Miles and Admiral Schley held inn promptu receptions of their own, their friends crowding around and shaking their hands. Almirals Schley, Ben ham and Ramsay were near each oth- CT for nearly an hour ill the line of guests waiting to greet the president and attracted much attention; but ap- parently there were no greetings ex- changed between them. Admiral Dewey would have been present had he not left for Florida yesterday.
 General Miles and Admiral Schley
 were the center of a group of admir- CTS for several minutes, while Admir- als Benham and Ramsay also were surrounded by many friends"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

There isn't any doubt of the fact that in the dark days of the sixties, Russia was our friend, says the New Britain Herald. It was rather q strange combination of the most au- tocratic government on earth with the most democratic, but it existed and was of much use to us. The Confed- eraey would have been recognized as belligerent by several nations, Great Britain among the rest, had it not been for the presence in New York of fleet of ugly looking gunboats, the commander of which had sealed or ders to be broken only in case of Eu- ropean intervention. That fleet fi- nally left for home without breaking the seals on it's orders, but they were generally understood and generally respected. The United States owes Russia debt of gratitude for this act and our obligation should not be forgotten. She was our friend when we sorely needed q friend" England has forgotten all about those early days, and so have some of our would be anglos. They are falling over themselves in an effort to grasp Eng lands hand to the exclusion of all other foreign countries, and at the same time afraid to be American in all things for fear they would gain the displeasure of the lords in the old country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

Live stock to the value of $301, ,406,- 900 was sold on the Chicago market last year, and yet the market was never seriously overstocked and good prices were maintained. The live stock market is certain indication of the prosperity of the country. When times are hard the poor people are obliged to forego meat and the market is correspondingly depressed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
YOUR BEST GIRL.

Do you remember how very much disappointed she was when the snow did not last for that sleigh ride you promised her? Don't keep her wait ing for ride. Our teams are the best in town. We have careful drivers if you want one. Louck's Stables, 46 Spring street. Phone 605-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
AN EXCELLENT BARGAIN

That nice, three family house, - Burton street, rentable for ten per cent on $4,200, is offered at $3,S00 by Abbott & Parker, agents, 21 East Main, street. They have a similar bargain also on Summer street. and others in large variety in different sections Of the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1902.

Notwithstanding the extensive use of electricity for lighting purposes, the census figures show an increase of 119 per cent in the capital invested in gas manufacturing since 1890.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
WE ALWAYS HAVE THEM.

Beautiful, freshly cut roses. carna- tons and English violets, and choice chrysanthemums The quality of our cut flowers cannot be surpassed any where. Floral decorations and 'ie- signs and decorative palms and plants. ". Al. Cottle, phone 129-2, West Side Hll greenhouse; 127 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material. baked in sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy. baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co. 122 East Main street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
AS WE ADVERTISE

We do. Ne give you quality and save you money. These are q few snecialties for today. 100 lambs, hindquarEers 5s tsss;:,;>c.,a rters. 5c; pork Ioins, Sc; fine Litchfield county cream cry butter, 20c. No equal for the money. Castles market, corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN.

You will find one of the best con- ducted Turkish and Russian baths in the state, handsomely furnished and experienced attendance; one of the tux uries of life; for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies hours q. m. to D. m., Wed- nesdays; gentlemen all other hours. l.. w. Hirschel, Franklin court, Center st..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
AT J. !. sHEEHAN,s.

Finch's Sherwood and Old Crow whisky, $ years old, S3.UO per gallon, 75c per quart; pure Rye and Bourbon whistles, $2.00 per gallon, 5Oc per quart; Rum. Gin and Cider Brandy, S2.00 per gallon S50c per quart; import ed Wines, $2.75 per gallon, 7Uc per quart; California -Nines, l5c and Sl.0O DOT gallon. 29c. per quart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
HAYE YOU SKATES2

We have most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods a.spe- cialty, and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. r. J. Bolan. 90 to 94 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons. and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing speciality. City Steam laundry, 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
HARMONY CIGARS.

This is a. cigar that will interest you
 if you are a smoker. It is a long, clear filler and q Connecticut broad leaf wrapper The kind your wife will let you smoke in the house and it only costs 5c straight. Cannon X
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
FOR. SALE.

No 20 Washington street, tie rent of which is Se45.5O per year; $5,000 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 BellevleW avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every. where. Call at
 D. HI. TTERNEY. Real Estate. Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
GREAT COATS GALORE

We want to show you the newest things in overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at S1O, SIP and S15. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? E. G. Kilduff & Co, 54 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
WE GAN SATISFY ALL

That although we have never claimed to sell cheaper than anybody in the business, We can and do sell a grade of goods that is not cheap, but at as low price as the lowest for the same grade of goods. Call and be convinced. Sanderson's Market, corner North Main and Grove streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

Much rot is being written under the guise of criticism of the democrats in congress. The only fault we have to find with the democrats in congress IS that there are not enough of them, and this fault is likely to be remedied at this years elections.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
RED HOT STIIFF.

There is a great difference in the quality e coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell notn- ing but the good kinds. Lehish or Lackawanna is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller & Go, II South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-family houses, good location on North Willow street; will sell at $1,000 less than can he built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley-Upham Go, builders, AS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
WHEN YOU WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de- scriptinn, runabout, surrey, wagon cute, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 1o6. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 25-39 Scovill street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE

What the prescription or what doc tor writes it. bring it here and it will be put together right. Drugs right, medicines right. prices right. Ebbs the druggist corner Broadway and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
"A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

To everyone. The old year is gone. Let us learn lessons from it. Don't buy old shop-worn goods when you can get new, stylish clothing for the same price. Cleaning and pressing done on short notice. John Eccles, 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We have the very popular bullap and tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price We do all kinds of .n- terior and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor & Co, 146 Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
A NEW ANITsEArErS,E

That every hone should have. The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and teipln outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; S15 to $27, complete. The Yicror Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. Towle. B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
NOW,S THE TIME

To enjoy sleigh riding. We have the finest line of sleighs, both single or double, ever shown in town. Our spa- cial is q S25 Portland cutter, all right; bargain for the money. Benham's, sos North Main street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

I have large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.00 to $500. Plush robes in many styles, $2.oo to $1S.00. Eur robes from the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving, workingmen, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, GS-79 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
THE STAR CONFECTIONERY co

We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of cnoc- plates. bon bons, molasses candy, pea nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Call and try cur sweets, at Exchange place. |. G. Henderson, proprietor
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
THE TIME HAS COME.

We commence to-day our special sale of richly trimmed, imported and do- nestle millinery. We have many beautiful hats left which we offer at half price, Come in and see them. Kennaugh S Newell. 57 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

If troubled with weak digestion. belching, sour stomach, or if you feel Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
CHRISTMAS GREENS.

Dalton C Co have everything needed to decorate your store 2. house for Christmas. Trees and wreaths in abundance, also potted plants and cut flowers. Corner Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
GO TIP THE HILL.

You will find brand new, well equipped drug store, with a bright, fresh stock. where you can get cour- teous treatment and your money s worth. Try us. Phone 121-4. l.. H. French & Go, 29S North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
IAPOI. FITS

A cough medicine ill tablet form. Pleasant to take and stops that ticl1ly feeling in the throat. 10c and 25c. The H. w. Lake Drug Go, 21 South Main street, sell it, both wholesale and retail
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

FOR YOUR CHRIsTaIAs DINNER.
 A full supply cf native turkeys, roasting chickens, broilers, fowl. ducks, squabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranberries, let tuce, parsley. sweet potatoes, turnips, spinach. s. Bohl.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

O-NH VT :. III uIOEoI IAII UNI IAN Articles in furnishing your house is the range. Some ranges are construct ed different from others. We carry the Crawford. See it. Benson Furni- ture Co, IS8-I90 South Main street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
WORD FOR WORD.
The Reporters Complied to the LIE tel
with the Wishes of the
Speaker

It is not new plant among legislative
and other loquacious bodies that the short
hand report is not all that it should be,
but if the reporters side is less frequently
presented it is not because there is moth
ing to be said. A member of committee
found fault, so the Christian Endeavor
World says, with the way their speeches
were reported; his own, in particular, were
scarcely recognizable when seen in print.
he did not want his speeches "cut, f"
neither did he want them embroidered.
he wanted them to come out in the paper
exactly as he made them. So did the mem
Der VINO spoke next, whereupon the short
hand writers retaliated, with this telling
result
''The reporters-ought not to-the re-
porters ought not to be the ones to Judge
of what is important-not to say what
should be left out-but-the member can
only judge of what is important As T.
Is my speech-as-as the reports-as what
l say is reported sometimes, no one-no-
body can understand from the reports
what it is-whst mean. SOFT strikes
met has struck me certain matters
things that appear Of importance-are
sometimes left out-omitted. The report
er-the papers-points are reported-I
mean-to make brief sta.ement-what
the paper thinks of interests reported"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
THE HENS IMPORTANCE.
she Is, According to Census Reports,
the Commercial Queen of In
duxtrial America.

The National Provisioner pays the
following tribute to the industrious
hen
IF you hear a hen cackling respect
her; she keeps down food prices. Be-
sides. she never cackles unless she is
about to do something or has done
something. The hen is the CONNER
clal queen of industrial America and
the 'feathered tribe" has more to do
with our prosperity and domestic
economy than at first seems possible.
Poultry and eggs control meat prices
at certain seasons ard influence them
at all times. The hen and her product,
along with other fowls, are meats
persistent competitors all over the
world. This competition is especially
felt in this country during the late
spring and early fall
we now eat last years fresh eggs
and last years fresh poultry just like
we do last years fresh meats. Cold
storage is the wizard in the case. It
keeps them on tap. The census
enumerators found all the hens, ducks,
and geese setting the day he was
around. The figures sent in showed
that the barnyard fowls of America
laid" 167 100000 dozen or 2,O00,000,O0
eggs a year for consumption. At an
average of Is cents per dozen they were
worth $25,O50,O0O. To the above must
be added the Matching eggs, or, better,
the Matched birds that are sold as
spring or other poultry. Last year
this amounted to $22O,O00,0 900 worth!
''In comparisons: Our much Wanted
wheat crop the same year realized
$S03,000, 900; our cotton crop, $685.
100000. 1t beats our production of gold
for the year three times over. The
sum realized by the poultry industry
would have paid all our public school
bills for that year and have had sur
plus of SLIP, 100000 to spare. There
are lot of other crops which the hen
could beat in sets of three each. This
showing enhances the Importance of
the chicken and makes the poultry
yard strong competitor of the stock
yards"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
SOD HOUSE FOR POULTRY.

the same as the north side. In the
walls were placed two glass windows
and a door with glass in the upper
part. In the north wall there is a
window level with the roosts is
inches high and five feet long. 1t is
used for ventilation in the summer
In the winter it is covered with
boards and banked with earth. The
windows are hinged and covered
with heavy wire netting. l have an
extra lattice door for summer
The walls were given two coats of
gypsum, or poor mans plaster very
abundant in the southwest), and
when dry a heavy whitewash was
applied to fill all cracks. Roosts oc-
cupy the north half. The south half
under glass is reserved for nests and
a feeding ground during stormy
weather. The floor under the roosts
is made of gypsum, cement and sand.
From this the droppings can be read
lily taken. ! feed boiled wheat in the
morning, dry wheat at noon and a
feed of meat at least once day in
winter. I have kept Is to 100 single
comb Brown Leghorns in this house
for three winters without having a
frozen comb. The hens lay well also.
The bank feature is not essential:
walls made entirely of sod will an
swer-Farm and Home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
SOD POULTRY HOUSE.
Kansas Farmer Considers 1t Health.
full and Convenient for Quite
n Large Flock.

The house shown in the illustra-
ton was built by E. d. Smith, of
Kansas, who has found it healthful,
convenient and large enough to ac-
commodate IS to 100 hens. He writes:
In a bank sloping southwest l made
an excavation IL feet east and west
by % feet north and south. At the
southwest corner the excavation was
on level with the surface of the
ground: at the north side it was
two and one-half feet deep. Around
the edges 1 built sod wall, max
ing its upper edge five feet above the
floor. l rooted the north half with
boards and covered with tar paper.
A border of sod was placed all
around the edge. tten the whole
overlaid with six inches of gypsum
taken from a pit near by. In the
south half of the roof / put two
hotbed sashes three by nine feet and
covered the remainder of the space
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-12-13
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DURABLE WIRE FENCE.
Most Important Point In Construct
Ing One IL the Secure Anchoring
of the Posts.

The vital point i'll wire fence COLI
struction is the manner in which the
ends are secured. Especially is this
true of the stronger kind of fences,
where several strands Of heavy cable
or elastic wires are used. 1t is de-
slrable that the material used in an
choring the ends used should be
placed in sucn a manner as to secure
as great degree of permanence as
the fence itself. The most common
method is to attach stay wire to
the ground line of the end post, run
ming to near top of second post, with