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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

Now is the time for sowing this clover for winter and spring pasture. This clo- yer Is an annual and must be sown every year. The better way for sowing in or der to secure a perfect stand Is to pre- pare the soil by breaking deep and mak- ing very fine, and then SOW and harrow in the seed just before rain, or the soil may be prepared this way and about one half bushel of rye sown on the land and well cultivated and narrowed in, then as soon as the rye is sown, turn back, SOW and harrow in the clover seed right on top of the rye. using ten to fif- teen pounds of seed per acre This clover grows very rapidly and makes fine hay as well as pasture. Many growers pre- fer sowing the seed alone without any nurse crop, but I could always have bet ter success in sowing clovers and grasses by using rye as nurse crop. Crimson clover will stand ordinary winters all right.
 While there are many crops which might be grown here to good advantage and profit and which it might under more favorable conditions be advisable for our farmers to experiment with at this time l do not think that farmers generally are in a condition for experi- ments and believe that for the present they had better plant standard, tried and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-14

Friend-It is estimated that at least 800 commercials of the old masters are in the United States. Is it so hard to tell a counterfeit from the original?
 Artist-Ohl no. If it is artistic and pleasing to the eye, you may know it's a counterfeit
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
Ranast. Attack Russian Post.

Rnndats Aftack Hussfan FOsf.
 PEKING, April 21.-A post on the outskirts of Newchwang garrisoned by forty Russians has been attacked by bandits. One Russian officer and four priyates were killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at FOO and 8:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4:00; S;OI D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at SOS; Il 40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS q. m.. and 1:5O and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta ton from New York. Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at S:S6 a. m., 12:34 and S:04 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 19:O5, q. m.; 200; 5:O5; 700 p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:3O q. m.: 4:50: 6:50: $50 ?. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION
 For New YorIk-6:35. SIP. 10:5O a. m.: 1:3O. PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday. 7:05 a. m.: 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport t-6:35, SIP, 1o:5O a. m.; l 80. PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 D. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby June tlOnl-o.oO, o.l-, lo.oV d. ILL. l.oU. Z.4S. eos, 7:2O mixeO p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 a m. 5:10 D. m.
 For Ansonia-6:35. SIP. 1O:5O a. m; 80, PAS, 4:45. COS 7:20 (mixed) D. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.: 5:1O D. m.
 For Watertown-6:45 2:41. 11:17 a m.: l:31. 4:01; 500. 6:12. 7:O3. 9:O5. il 20 p. m.; Sunday, 9:43 q. m., 500 D. m.
 For ,rhomaston Torr;n oton and Win sted-S:36, :12 a. m.; 3:56. 6:5S, 9:UO D. m.; Sunday. 9:3S q. m.: [: :55 D. III.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains 1.eave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 q. m-, and 6:l5 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton froTu MiddIetown a7'a way stations at 1:30 q. m.. aud 400 p, m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
LOST ALL HIS DUST.
And Then Staked His Provisions on
 a Game of Cards.
How seven-Up Pete GuIch, a Rich Montana Mining District, Got It's Name-CemmemOra
 Unique Card Duel.

The report of the cansummation of a large mining deal in SeVen-up Pete Gulch last week reminds me of what was probably the most remarkable game of seven-up ever played in the state of Montana" said an old-time miner to New York Sun correspond ent.
 Peter Sharf was in the early days well-known mining man. Prosperity did not agree with him, however. That is, money burned in his pockets. He appeared never to be satisfied with sheer money, no matter what the amount. He wanted action all the time. In other words, he was an in veterate gambler.
 He had some placer claims in the Blackfoot country north of Helena, and after his cleanup had come to town, exchanging his dust for cash, and started out to buck the tiger, after having taken the precaution to purchase supply of provisions.
 '.He had quite a run of luck, and at one time was several thousand dol lars ahead. After an intermittent sit ting of week or ten days, however, he went fiat broke, and hitching up his team to the wagonload of provisions, departed for his mountain home, to wash out another fortune.
 Arriving at the main divide or crest of the Rockies, Pete met another miner en route to town, whose season had been less fortunate than his. He had in fact just about enough dust to pay for the next years provisions.
 Exchanging few casual remarks, during which this fact was brought out, Pete's mania for gambling led him to make the proposition that as they were both in about the same financial condition they play game nf seven-lln to see which one shnn1d
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

The Rev Father Traynor is in Dan bury to-day attending the funeral of a friend.
 A horse belonging to Liveryman stanley or Waterbury dropped dead on Main street yesterday afternoon. The horse was driven by three boys who had been attending the ball game at the Pin shop grounds. After the game they drove across the lots and when the horse reached Main street t dropped dead.
 At meeting of the male parishion- CTS of St Michael's parish yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the following committee was appointed: T. B. Car ney, chairman; J. F. Cavanaugh. secre- tary; Joseph Mcconnell, Elmer T. Chatfield, John Bride, Frank Lachance. Hubert Rigney, Joseph Wells, Andrew Hersan and Felix Regis. The com mittee will meet on Wednesday night to elect two trustees.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

The basket ball game at the Gem opera house last Saturday evening be- tween the Portchester High school team and the Naugatuck High school team resulted in an easy victory for the latter team. The local boys played all around their opponents, notwlta- standing the fact that Englehardt and Goyens were not in the game, their places being filled by Whyle and Kirk, both playing a fine game The work of Clifford and Anderson was of the usual high standard, but somehow or another these two had very hard luck in shooting baskets. The score was 33 to 16.
 The republicans of the borough will hold their primaries this evening for the purpose of nominating a burgess and electing eleven delegates and two alternates from each ward, who will afterwards meet in a general conycn- ton for the purpose of nominating town and borough officers and to trans act all other business which is deemed proper to bring before the meeting. The primaries will be held in the fol- lowing places: First ward, court room. town hall building; second ward. office Of J. c. Flynn's livery stable Main street; third ward, hose house, Bridge street, Union city.
 After the basket ball game Saturday evening the members of the local High schools athletic teams and the Port chester basket ball team retired to ;le Salem school building, where thev were banqueted by the young ladies of tha senior and junior classes. About twrn- ty-five couples sat down to the sumptu- ous feast, there being four long tables all of which groaned under the weight Of the tempting dishes. A feature Of the banquet was the presenting of a nag made in High school colors. garnet and gray, with the letters N. IT. S, 10 the members of the Portchester. team and the members of the local basket ball team. After the banquet dancing was indulged in and at II :45 the happy party of young men and women broke up, and everyone had nothing but praise and good wishes for the senior and junior misses who preparede the feast.
 Senator Kennedy and family left this morning for California. MT Kennedy goes in the interests of the Indepen- dent Order of Foresters.
 There was no session of the borough court this morning.
 Miss Mae McMahon of Ansonia spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Meetings tonight: Pythian hall Gavel lodge, K. of P; Odd Fellows, nall, Centennial lodge, I. o. 0. F.: par 1sh house, Kings Daughters: Y 4 R rooms, St Francis T. A. B. society.
 Mrs Homer Twitchell died at her home ill Union City at 2:3O yesterday afternoon. The funeral viii ha beld tomorrow afternoon, both at her home and at the church of which she was a member, the Rev MT Garth officiating.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
OAkVILLE HAPPENINGS.

Tickets are out for a shirt waist dance to be given by the Oakyille Stars in Judd's hall May 2. Admission p cents each person.
 Richard Hogan the noted clog dancer, was in this place Sunday.
 The new block being erected by Mr Jinks is rapidly reaching completion.
 The Misses Margaret Brown of South Wilson street and Lizzie Graiaey of Charles street, Waterbury, were the guests of Miss Nellie Shanahan Sun day.
 MT Palmer has moved his family to a farm on Valley View hill.
 Carpenters are at work on William McCormick's new house.
 MT and Mrs E. P. Atwood spent Sun- day at Mir Atwood's home in Water town.
 Miss MiHie Smith of New Britain was the guest of Miss Ray Smith Sum- day.
 Arthur Parffet of New Britain was in this place yesterday.
 The Oakville Stars crossed bats with the Lafayettes Sunday at the driving park, the score being , to in favor cf the Lafayettes.
 Mrs Anderson and her granddaughter, Miss Addie Anderson of Waterbury, were in this place yesterday visiting friends.
 E. c. Cushman lost two valuable cows. They were killed by the 40 train Fri day evening. They were cut up in small pieces, some of which were thrown fifty feet. The engine was de- railed and delayed some time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
possess all the provisions, dust ant

possess all the provisions, dust ant teams.
 T do not remember the other fel. lows name, but at any rate he as scented and the game began, the men playing on log lying at the side of the road. At first the cards favored Pete and he began to speculate on returning to town and recouping his losses at faro.
 "The game stood three to nothing in Pete's favor when, to his dismay, the other fellow scored high, low and the game. The next hand Pete made high game to his opponents low. The following deal favored Pete's opponent in a like manner, and the game was now tie, six to six
 Ut was his adversary's deal, and Pete, after scanning his, announced that he would stand. His adversary said:
 What have you for high?' giv- ing mp in despair as he had not trump.
 Nothing replied Pete.
 "'It's your play, then came the reply
 Both wanted but one point to win, and game was the only one out. Pete lost the game by one, turned his wagon, team and provisions over to the other fellow and started up the gulch, entering the road at that place on a prospecting tour. Thus the gulch achieved it's name, Seven uD-Pete oulch
 Pete upon being asked why he stood without a trump, said: T thought he'd turn d jack on n.e and go out And sure enough, the sev- enth card was jack. Pete did we'll on his tour and washed out great many dollars in the guleh that bears his name."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21


 ming toward it at full speed, with both wings spread out, ready to have the harness put on. On one occasion s cyclist tried to pass Oliver W. on . long, smooth stretch of road. He came up behind the carriage, think ing to get ahead and escape the dust. Oliver ". thought differently. He threw his head high in the air, gave a flap with his wings and went for ward with a speed that astonished the cyclist Putting forth more eff fort, the latter made another at tempt to pass the ostrich, but the faster the pedals of the bicycle moved the faster sped the long legs of the bird It so happened that the cyclist had record as a fast rider, and to be distanced by an ostrich was not to his liking. For two miles he tried to pass his feathereG rival, but was then obliged to give up the race, defeated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

Elm street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21


 4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. P).
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers x Bro. (P).
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 1T-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and KingsDury sts 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go. CD 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts.
 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 3:t-Cor West Main and Watertown I'd 35-Conn k. & l.. Co car house. P). , 36-Waterbury Brass Go. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow stu
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42--Cor South Main and Clay s.s. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Benedict x Burnbam Mfg Co. (P). 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P).
 47-Cor $. Main and Washington sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Watb'y Clock Co case fact'y. P). 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 nS-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 6o-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willowst.
 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 162-Cor East Main and WeltoN s.s. 212-The Platt Bros & Co. Qj. 213-Shoe Hardware Go. P)- 214-Watb'y Clock Co my't fact'y. CP), o16-Cor North Main aE1 Grove sts. o51-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 2G1-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. o72-Grove. bet. Central X Holmes avs 311-S. N. E. Teephone Co bd'g. (P). 312--Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 212-Kandolph x Gloves CPD. 314-Plume x Atwood. P). 315-American Ring Go. P). 31a~-Conn R. x l.. power house. fP,. Y1S-Holmes, Booth x Haydens. (PJ. 321.-No hose house 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter st. :324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325--Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave 3Tl-City Lumber and Coal Go. P). 412-Tracy Bros. (P>. 432--Cor Liberty and South Main sts 451- Steele x Johnson Mfg Co. .(P). 5S2- Cor Baldwin and Rye it's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
FLEET-FooTED OSTRICH.
His Name Is Oliver and He Can Beat a Horse Easily Crack
 Bicycle Rider.

At Jacksonville, Fla, there is a bird named Oliver ". that can run a mile in two minutes and 22 seconds. His owners claim that he is more satisfactory than a horse because he eats less, never shies at anything, never runs away, and goes steadily at a good pace, without laziness or fatigue
 This particular ostrich appears to like his work When the little car riage is brought out he comes rum
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
STEAMBOAT HORROR
Many Lives Lost Tn an Ohio River Disaster.
THE CITY OF PITTSBURG BURNED.
Hist of Casualties Not Complete, buf Over Sixty Axe Reported Missinss Passengers Awakened From
 sIumher to Face Death.


 Passengers Awakened From
 sIumber to Face Death. CAIRO. H., April 21.-The sidewheel steamer City of Pittsburg, from Gin cinnati to Memphis, was burned to the waters edge in the early morning at Turner's Landing, near Olmstead, H., eleven miles from Mound City, H., and xwentY-four miles from this city. The early reports stated that sixty-five lives were lost and that many were badly burned and otherwise injured, but the list of casualties is not yet definitely determined. Two boats and all ava1Ia- ble craft from this city went to the scene for relief. Efforts were made to catch the New South of the same line at Paducah and have her steam back 1cr relief, but the steamer had passed Paducah upward bound before the tel egRam was received.
 Most of the passengers were still in bed when Second Clerk Oliver Phillips gave the alarm. The engineers at once started all the pumping engines, while the crew brought all the hose into play. Amid the streams of water on all sides, the flames from the lower deck and dense clouds of smoke the passengers rushed from their staterooms, and frightful panic ensued. The appeals of the officers and crew could not appease the terror stricken crowd that inter fered with those throwing water on the flames as well as with those work ing with the lifeboats. Few could ad- just life preserYers or do anything for themselves.
 The smoke was stifing. Great clouds doated through the blazing steamer, choking the passengers and adding to the terror Children cried piufully, begging that they be saved.
 Lifeboats were manned, and every effort was made to save the passengers from the floating furnace of flames.
 From the river banks the sparks from the burning craft and the dense clouds of smoke tinged with flames made most impressive and weird spectacle.
 Boats were sent from shore to help in the work of rescue. Boats laden to their limit with passengers in the scant attire they were able to gather were landed at the river banks. . AS fast as the boats could be emptied they re turned to the i'll fated steamer, the rescuers losing no time from their work.
 The burning steamer was quickly headed to the bank, but passengers were forced to jump from the stern, and, trying to swim ashore through the swift current, many were drowned. Many also perished in the flames. Only one yawl was saved without oars, and the women were taken off. About twenty or thirty were taken off in the yawl. The rest were picked up out of the water.
 Help, except from people living near by, did not arrive until late in the aft ernoon, and passengers with only nightclothes and without food suffered terribly.
 The Pittsburg was built at Marietta in 1899 and was valued at $S0,000. She was 300 feet long and 80 feet wide and was owned by John M- Phillips and Al Brahm of Pittsburg and Dana Scott of Zanesville.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
aneen wt1heamtna,. cana,tton.

THE HAGUE, April 21.-The condi- ton of Queen Wilhelmina remains practically unchanged She does not lose consciousness and has taken q lit tie more nourishment The prince con sort and the queens physicians left Castle Loo for short time yesterday. This is regarded as a favorab ble sign.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
Entfre FamiIv Loat.

OwENSBORO, Ky, April 21.-Pat- rick Burke, farmer, his wife and six children were all lost on the steamer City of Pittsburg. They formerly lived at Whitesville, in this county. They left last Friday for Missouri, where they expected to reside.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21

This store is the answer to the ques- tion It's the Style store, the store of Credit, and likewise the store of Impressive Values. Perhaps there are a great many articles of wearing ap- parel that you want, and you feel you CAN'T AFFORD THEM. YOU CAN AFFORD them, and you can have
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-21
Gately & Brennan
 32>42 Center Street How can People Of limited Income Dress ID 70 the
 Style Of the Day?

them when you want them, even though you haven't the cash to pay down for them. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD with us; your promise to pay is as good as cash. Get what you want when you want it, pay for it as you earn the money.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-08
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Rev. P. B, Fisk occupied the pulpit at
the Congregational church last Sunday
and will continue to do so for the pres
ent.
Mr., Dunlap met his Sunday school class
of young folks at Mrs. A. N. Drews last
Monday evening. A very pleasant social
interview was had, Mr.. Dunlap leaving
the next morning for Hartford Seminary.
Mrs William Ward and daughter
Mabel, from st. Johnsbury, were guests
at +. M. Fuller's last Saturday.
Phebe, Hattie and John Crossfeld OF
Abbottsiord, Que, Mrs Wood of Mont
real, F. II. Bean of Glover were visitors
at A. N. Drew's last week.
There were several who awaited them
selves of the trip to the White Mountains
last Saturday including Mrs. Park,
Auguston Brockway, Oracle Quimby,
Charles Nichols and Mrs. S. Morgan.
VIM. Mclaughlin and family spent last
Sunday with his sister at Peacham.
Mrs. P. L. Pierce is not so well which
causes considerable anxiety among her
friends.
Mrs. Lorenzo Gray of South Wheelock
spent several days last week at her sons,
Don Gray's.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Hartman have
gone on visit to their son, DR.. David
Hartman at South Hadley Falls, their
daughter, Mrs. Josie Bunker, at Spring.
field, Mass, and other friends near by,
and also expect to make trip to New
York, They expect to be gone about
month.
The first frost of the season to do
harm along the Passumpsic valley came
Saturday night. 1t was not very severe
as it clouded and rained early Sunday
morning, which saved the ruin of fields
and gardens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-08

Manager Chapman is presenting the
leading attractions of the season and
that the public appreciate this is shown
by the increasing business done at St.
Johnsbury theatre. Thursday evening
Phinney's Band give a grand concert,
coming direct from the Mechanics Fair,
Boston, where during the past week they
have received high words of praise. This
organization is at the head of the mill
tary bands of the country. The band
will appear in handsome uniform and
will present a rich program, closing with
the magnificent production, From
Battlefield to Preside" The soloists
will be L. Zimmerman, trombone; Chas.
Fisher, xylophone; A. Selma, cornetist.
Contemporaneous authors and oppo-
sition managers have all admitted that
one Of the greatest successes of the day
is The Christian" which is booked here
for Friday evening. The play, though
in its fifth season, is still drawing crowd
ed houses and the receipts at the box
offices have reached $1,50O,0OO, twenty
per cent of which are admitted as net
earnings. "The Christian" is a great
play written by a great author and
presented by players taken from the
ranks Of the best in the profession. The
scenic outfit is carried with the company
which numbers upwards of SO people,
hence the play is presented in its original
perfection.
Manager Chapman has booked for
Wednesday evening, October IS, "The
Two Sisters" the play which Denman
Thompson and jolly George W. Ryer
have written so cleverly and which at
one bound jumped into great degree of
popularity. Many of the original cast
have been engaged and the new members
OF the company have been selected with
degree of care seldom exercised in the
formation of a dramatic organization.
The leading attractions for the near
future are Lewis Morrison's spectacular
version OF Faust" and Rose Coghlan
IN that thrilling society drama, "The
Second Mrs. Tanquerav."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-08
Montpelier Seminary's Prosperity.

Principal Davenport of Montpelier
Seminary, who occupied the pulpit at
Grace Methodist church Sunday, iseathu-
sastic over the prospects of his school.
The number of students in the dormito-
ries is the largest in II years; II of the
IA counties in Vermont are represented
in the school, and students from 20 other
high schools and academies are enrolled
this year. The increased attendance
requires two new teachers this year.
During Mr.. Davenports principalship of
less than two years the attendance in the
business department has increased until
five new typewriters are required. In
the music rooms two new pianos have
been added to the equipment. In this
department last year the aggregate at
tendance was 100, and in the COM
mercial school the number exceeded
this. This institution has many friends
throughout Vermont who will rejoice in
its prosperity.