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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
AFTER BREAKFAST CHAT.
Containing Some Suggestive Refiec-
 tfom@ For the New Year.

Containing Some Suggestive ReMec-
 t1ons For the New Year.
 A new year of neatness and order brings harmony and proportion for one must have both. Some persons are personally neat, but their belong ings are never in order, and, then, per contra Yet in housekeeping many ele- ments are involved in harmony in spite of the assertion that better is dinner of herbs where love is than stalled OK and hatred herewith" He who wrote it must have been a fervent loy- CT, for most men like Chicago beef even to the accompaniment of discord. The chemical basis in us demands good food
 Said sister once, @"My brother did so enjoy his dinner that determined he should have good one every day in the year, and he did"
 "It cost money" objected.
 "Oh, no," she answered. t"The maids and I ate what was left."
 Don't you ever have a fresh whole dinner just for yourselves?" I asked.
 "Oh no. We are just women and do not need it."
 Depreciation of sex and annihilation of stomach and cheer were alike con- tained in her words.
 On the other hand, one has a proud respect for the maid of all work and for the solitary inmate of an apart ment or the overburdened mother of a large family who sets the table ip or der before she eats. Still is 1t worth while, often ponder, to have so much fuss just for oneself or ones family Fingers were made before spoons, 5 etc, and then try disorder for a few days and am beset with weariness and hunger, reasoning, however, that, hav- ing saved time and money I can afford to have dyspepsia. But my family can't even if I can. So I begin again to set the table with grace and to loiter over my meals, and, To, the family are jolly, and I am no longer blue or i'll.
 Each new year should be the happiest one of all our lives, for experience lays up its accommodating treasures, and we find that ''self help is Gods help."- Kate Gannett Wells in Boston Cooking School Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

toys are life sized metal swimming fish that you wind up and place in miniature pond, around which they glide with all the grace of movement of live fish, and to make the realism still more complete the toy animals rise to the surface every little while as if to take air. The diver is one of the most fascinating of the new toys He is in regular submarine uniform and when wound up dives down and up in way that hugely delights the small boy who watches him. Boys have every kind of craft known to the real world of waters, and now they can have a mechanical submarine boat.
 Girls want dolls. This year there are rag dolls, rubber dolls, knitted dolls, paper dolls, celEuloid dolls, stock inet dolls, china dolls and bisque dolls. The rag doll is having a re- vival, and there are some big dolls in pink froeks and sunbonnets that are delightful. Houses for dolls have grown very palatial. They are furnished with the fashionable elegance and complete ness of the abode of wealth they mim- ,ic. Everything can be had, from set of empire furniture to a sewing ma chine. For the luncheon and dinners and tea parties to be given among the smart set of dolldom are sets of china decorated most daintily.
 These pretentious establishments kept up by MT. and Mrs. Doll require red- nue of servants, but one can engage a cook, butler or a child's nurse at the toy shops at a moments notice. There are, too, all sorts of shops in doll-land- grocer, butcher, millinery, candy, flow CT, hairdressing fact, almost every kind of shop known to the really, truly world Some of these shops come this year with awnings in front that can be let up and down.
 The toy theater in its most up to date form has scenery for three differ ent acts, with the requisite actors and the dialogue itself to be read while the action is carried out on the stage.
 Conspicuous among the toys which have been imported this season are large windmills of Dutch and German style, which are fascinating toys, and when their arms are set a-whirling in- terest older as well as childish eyes. Mills with water wheels belong to the same class of new and wonderfully attractive playthings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
chrastman NiRht-Tarea Ont

The yule logs burn to an ashen char; The joys of the day assemble Like beams that cling to dying star, While wooden soldier dreams of war On Christmas bough a-tremble. Still Is the voice of the little child,
 And sleep is come to capture The painted beasts of the jungle wil& And the eyes that danced with glee and
 smiled
 When the dawn awoke to rapture The last little bear in the picture book His tale in the wood has spoken, And tired eyes close on a last fond look At the sweets and toys in niche and nook Scattered and bent and broken. Christmas fades from the weary eyes As day to her dark and dreaming. But over the ooals, in loves disguise. Two hearts, like stars In the shadowy
 slries.
 Are burning yet and beaming. For sleep may come to the drowsy glee And night to the love supernal, But age in pateTnal ecstasy And youth in the dreams Of joy to bo Are immortal and eternal.
 --NSw X0rk Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
6ds DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

s%WAWAS the day before Christmas, and
 all through the place ~ There were racket and trouble, a
 horrible case; Little Willie had found where the raislns
 were hid, And he stuffed himself full to the tonsils, he did! Little Daisy discovered high up on a shelf A dolly that she was to have for herself. When mamma found out she at once took
 the doll To be sent to the store whence 1t came,
 and Squall That was heartfelt and piercing went up
 from the child, Who rushed through the house with ap-
 peals that were wild, Making promises never to snoop any more If the dolly were not taken back to the
 store. The grocers boy mixed up his orders and brought
 About forty-five things that nobody had
 bought,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Homemade Cementa.

A homemade cement that will mend broken crockery is worth knowing about. Here are several formulas: Unslacked lime or plaster of paris mix ed with the white of an egg till the con- sistency of cream is excellent. Plain white lead will do also, and, moreover, this is one of the few cements that will resist water and heat. One other that is waterproof is made by dissolving or dinary white glue in warm milk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

and wait for the old folks to die, de your" asked the young man.
 T don't know" said the maiden, hes itatingly. "but I can't leave father all alone"
 Father would have been lonely man if the daughter had married. Mrs. Baker had died and the daughter was the only member of his family. When Miss Mary thought of him sitting in a lonely room, spending lonesome evenings by himself, and eating at a dismal table set for one, she decided that she could not plunge him into this condition for all the lovers in the world.
 So the affair ran along for half year, and then Cowden began to do some thinking. His mother was widow, and the young man saw that 1T he left her she would be alone in the world,
 The logical course to pursue came so suddenly to the understanding of the two young people that it quite took their breath away.
 Its the thing to do," said Cowden.
 Do you think we can?" asked Miss Mary.
 Well, we can try" replied the young man. And try they did.
 John V. Baker, the father, was in- troduced to Mrs. Lucy Cowden, the mother. The young people sat down to watch what followed Gradually it came about that about the time the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

While he failed to deliver the goods that
 were wanted. Poor mother by all kinds of trouble was
 haunted 4 splendid gift came from a faraway
 friend For whom there was not a thing ready to
 send. The present intended for father had not Been bought for some reason: somebody
 forgot. The dish she intended to give to Aunt Sue Was knocked from table and broken ir
 two! There were whooping and bowling and trouble all day, And thirty times mother turned sadly te
 say, 'If they'd keep the schools open today
 and tonight .. The world perhaps still would be lovely
 and bright" -Chicago Record-Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Nation. and BoOks.

Stated in figures, the average of books produced to every million inhabitants Is ns follows: German empire, 354;; France, 344; Switzerland, 33S; Belgiums ss7; Italy, 309; Sweden, 300; Norway 262; Great Britain, 175s Russia, S5; United States, S1; Spain, 66. On the other hand, an average of periodicals to a million of inhabitants, the United States is far ahead, having 510. and Switzerland coming next with 320.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Changed Hin Route.

Some time ago Sir West Ridgeway was about to take his passage to Ceylon to assume his position of governor. but finding that the rules of the English liner would separate him from his dog, to whom he is so much attached, he actually gave up the English vessel and went out in German steamer, where a dog Is not necessarily regarded as q steerage passenger, but ia allowed the freedom of the quarter deck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Twelfth Night Cake.

For Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, bake a round loaf of poundcake Out pea and a bean in the batter) and ice with a plain icing. When firm, arrange al- ternately small red and white candles on the top so as to form five pointed star, piping q rose of icing round each candle and garnishing with a wreath of holly.-Table Talk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

young Cowden was preparing to go to the Baker homestead the alder Baker was preparing to go to the Cowden home. And they passed each other On the way home again.
 It all came out just as the young people had intended it should. MT. Baker finally asked his daughter if she had any objections to stepmother. and she replied that she didn't if he had none to gon-in-law. Then a double wedding was planned, and 1t, has taken place.
 A brave young woman set forth from her home in Ireland not long ago. Four teen years before che had been engaged to marry John Lewis. who decided that he would make his fortune in America first. After IA years trying he succeed ed, and Miss Phoebe Jane Benn, the girl who had waited all these years for him, was told to join him.
 With willing heart she packed her trunks and came to New York Thence she went to Northport, L. l., and the groom met her. The wedding took place immediately.
 
 Thomas Norman, q bachelor living near South Wayne, Wis, was about to be married. He understood that he had been accepted by Mrs. Susie Saucer man, living in another town. He had written four letters full of plans for the wedding. which was to take place on a certain day.
 On the day appointed he arrived at Mrs. Saucerman's residence, attired aa befits bridegroom. He noticed that the place was enlivened, but consid- cred this just and proper, the wedding to take place immediately.
 Where's the bride?" he asked, pre- senting himself at the door.
 Here's Mrs. Evans" said the per- son who opened it to him. Mrs. Evans. here's somebody wants to see you"
 When Mrs. Evans reached the door she gasped, and when MT. Norman got his scattered wits together he gasped. There had been a wedding, but he had not figured in it. Mrs. Saucerman had not received his letters, had concluded that he had changed his mind, had ac- cepted the proposal of D. H. Evans and-well that was all there was to it.
 MT. Norman was in time to extend his congratulations to the groom and wish joy to the bride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Easily Sold.

T can't quite make out" said the man who had been asked to read the poem, whether it's sentiment or hu- mor.'
 Then it's all right exclaimed the poet gleefully. If it's n puzzle can get a good price for it from any anaga- zine. e.s-Chicage post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
MET AN EMERGENCY.
Young Couple Unite Parents to Keep
 from Solitude.
Double Wedding Results Which Brought Happiness to Four Hearts - Bride Had Wed Another
 When Suitor Arrived.

When Orville Cowden and Miss Mary Baker. of Zanesville, O., decided that they cared enough for each other to in the way.
 Miss Baker sorrowfully told Cowden of this when he began to urge her to name a day.
 T can't" she exclaimed. T can't leave father"
 You don't expect us to sit around
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
Sweet Melody Flour.
EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK
AUTHORIZED TO BEGIN BUSINESS.
No. 7O2o-Treasury Department, Office
of Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. G., OCT. 81, 1908.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 81, 1903.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-.
sented to the undersigned, it has beer
made to appear that the Empire National
Bank of Carksburg, located in the city
Of Clarksburg, in the county of Harrison
and state of West Virginia, has complied
with all the provisions of the statutes
of the United States, required to be com.
piled with before an association shall be
authorized to commence the business Of
banking.
Now, therefore, I, Thomas P. Kane
deputy and acting comptroller of the cur.
rency, do hereby certify that the Empire
National Bank Of Clarksburg, located in
the city of Clarksburg, in the county Of
Harrison and state Of West Virginia, is
authorized to commence the business Of
banking as provided in section fifty. one
hundred and sixty.nine of the Revised
Statutes of the United States.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand
and seal of office this thirty-frst day Of
October, 1908.
(Seal.) T. P. KANE,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the
Currency. nov2'6Ot
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
cnARKsBURe, W. VA, NOV. 81, 1908.
THE SALOON WASHER.

Mrs. Carrie Nation, of Kansas, the
saloon smasher, has again Bobbed into
notoriety. This time she hobs up in.
the Capital City and cuts lot of ca,
Pers. She wakes up in the morning with
a peculiar hallucination surging in her
head that she has got to see the pres.
ident and make him give an explanation
to her as to why he smokes. She goes
to the White House and demands vociF.
ero'rsly to see the president. She raises
a rumpus with Secretary Loeb, whom
she finally manages to see, and the sec,
rotary has to have her forcibly elected
from the premises on account of her oh.
streperousness. Next she visits the sen.
ate chamber with bundle of souvenir
hatchets and raises rumpus there. When
she starts to scream a lot of idiotc
jabbering to the senators who have Just
taken their seats and resumed the bust.
ness of the session, door keeper is
forced to eject her from the building.
Does this kind of foolishness, or rath.
er the vulgar and ill-mannered action,
tend to do any good along the temper.
ance question lineY Does Carries Nation
and those who sympathize with her think
this sort of business is in accordance
with the moral conduct OF humanity!
There is but one answer to these ques.
tons. Such persons as Carrie Nation
ought not to be allowed to run at large.
It is the universal opinion that Mrs.
Nation is lunatic. No woman in her
right mind would act in such manner
as she does. From all appearances, her
actions would lead one to believe that, if
she is not really crazy, she cuts up these
e&pers simply for the personal pecuniary
benefit she receives from them. She
hobs into notoriety, gets her name in all
OF the newspapers in the country, atten-
tiOn is attracted to her for the time and
she turns around Immediately and profits
by selling souvenirs and giving lee.
lures in which she bitterly attacks and
vilifys with contumely anything and ev.
erything -the government Of the coun.
try, the churches, the public officials and
all. Mrs. Nation certainly sets a very
bad example of moral ethics to the
younger generation. II she thinks she is
doing good for the temperance cause she
Is sadly and utterly mistaken. If a
medical examination should prove that
she is in her right mind, she ought to
be sent to a home for the aged and in.
firm and not be allowed to run around
the country and help to undo the work
that the people and especially the wo.
men are trying to do in the cause of
temperance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

The decision of the city council to re,
quire payment for franchises shows that
the councilmen look at the matter from
a financial standpoint, and that their
action in requiring money for the privi-
lege on the part of new companies is to
help the citys exchcquer out. But while
this is being done, it Should not over
look the fact nat it is but justice and
a matter OF business financially to re-
quire those who now hold franchises to
pay the city an annual stipend for the
privilege. There should be consistency
in the matter, and if tax or rental is
required from new companies, something
of the sort ought also to be required
from those that are already enjoying the
privilege.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
1t viii Wear AWAY.

SO many people delude themselves with
these words when they notice signs Of
Kidney trouble. Instead, the kidneys be,
come more and more affected until some
fatal malady such as diabetes or BrighFs
disease develops. If you notice any signs
of kidney or bladder disease, take Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure, as it will cure any
case of kidney or bladder disease that is
not beyond the reach of medicine. q
was troubled with kidney complaint fol
two years." writes A. H. Davis, OF Mt
Sterling, Ia, "but two bottles Of Foleys
Kidney Cure affected a permanent Cure
Sold by c, D. Stun & Co., Stone 8 Mer-
Ger and R. j. Criss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

mite agreement should be reached on the
plan Of handling it and in no case should
the guards be dispensed with until a
pest house is provided for those who may
violate the quarantine law. 1t costs the
city much to handle smallpox in the
manner it does now, but it is but right
that the city should look after the health
and property rights of the citizens SO
long as there are people who will not
observe the law At the present time
the quarantine law cannot be too strict
" enforced and more guards than fewer
should be the order of the day, rather
than that there should be any risk Of
spreading the disease.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

The American is hustler and when it
comes to business proposition no other
nationality can accomplish things in a
more expeditions and busincss-likc man,
ner than he. Uncle Sam displayed a
great deal of patience in the Isthmian
canal matter. He dickered and dickered
for that intcr. oceanic canal upon bust
ness basis and with the money in hand
ready to turn it over when the goods
were delivered, But these are times
when patience ceases to be virtue, and
this is the case in the canal matter. Bust.
ness is business and not foolishness with
the American. After many efforts to do
the right thing in the canal bargain
Uncle Sam stripped of his coat, spat on
his hands and, in the words OF the pic.
turesque vernacular, something was do.
ing right away. And while your uncle
mas his coat of and his sleeves rolled up
ne IS going to dig that canal and give
the other motions of the world an exam,
pie, Of business, hard work, hustle and
ingenuity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

The Fairmont Times says that Fair.
montonians will have some of the best
skating ever this winter, if the govern
ment officials allow the slack water to
remain in the upper pool in the Monon-
gahelia river. We have been informed
that there always has been fine skating
in Fairmont, winter and summer, and
water was not taken into consideration,
either.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
Disturbed the Congregation.

The person who disturbed the congre,
CATION last Sunday by continually cough
ing is requested to call and get a bottle
If Foley's Honey and Tar, as it cures
coughs and colds quickly and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. 1t not only
stops the cought, but heals and strength
ans the lungs. Contains no opiates. Sold
by c. D. sturm & Co., Stone & Mercer,
md R. j. Criss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
Cured Of Piles after Forty Yeas,

Mr.. G. Haney, of Geneva, O., had the
piles for forty years. Doctors and dollars
could do him no lasting good. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel salve cured him permanent
ly. Invaluable for cuts, burns, bruises,
sprnins, decorations, eczema, letter, salt
rheum, and all other skin diseases. Look
for the name Dewitt on the package
all Others are cheap worthless counter
feits. Sold by Wells \ Haymaker.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching piles produce moisture and
'ause itching, this form, as well as blind
bleeding or protruding piles are cured by
DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy. Stops itch
ing and bleeding. Absorbs tumors. SOC
jar at druggists, or sent by mail. Treat
ise free. Write me about your case, DR.,
I'osanko, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by
Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

Mrs. Carrie L. Barnes and brother,
Henry Wicks, have returned from Noun
tain Home, Idaho, where they have been
residing for the past five years. They
we're accompanied by Miss Ada Core, of
Idaho
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

Mrs. Frank Hepburn, of Wheeling, is
visiting friends in the city,
Mrs. Mary R. Golf accompanied by
her niece, Miss Mary Horror, left yes
tcrday for Washington, where they will
spent the winter in Mrs. COTS winter
home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
For a Bad Cold.

If You have bad cold, you need a
"eliable medicine like Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it.
md to allay the irritation and iDaam-
nation of the throat and lungs. For
sale by Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Arson D. Parr are Wis
iting relatives in Baltimore and Wash
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Todd Houston
will return next week from delightful
trip in Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

For sick headache try ChamBerlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets; they v
ward off the attack if taken in time.
For sale by Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

So long as the council has various
ideas about the handling of smallpox
the city will be up against it. a def
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
Sweet Melody Flour.

Dudley will take your orders for
Thanksgiving flowers at F, G. BANDS
drug store. povls.d4t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21
SW66t M6IOdg Flour.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Dr.. E. B. Harper, veterinarian, VIII
treat your sick animal. Operating q
speciality. Charges reasonable. Office
gil Pike street. apr2stf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-21

Mrs. John Hyde, of Winchester, will
be the guest next week of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles NJ. Hart.