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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
ODD, TOPERS.

There is a bad, -whiskered goat over in the Bowery which is better known to New York than are many of its most prominent. Few know the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, J. Pierpont Morgan, Richard Croker, Mayor Low or other notables by sight, but almost everybody at some time has met or seen the Bowery goat. This goat is known generally because he is a toper. He goes on wild, reckless and delirfous ''jags," :" and when in that condition he acts much like the superior animal, man. He drinks whiskey or beer or any thing else he is offered or can steal, but preferably ardent spirits. He stands on his hind legs at the bar and gulps down the poison" like any old toper. When half intoxicated he has a disagreeable habit of pumping man in the seat of his anatomy, and seems to take great delight in that rather offensive and hurtful procedure. When he is too full to stand or give fine exhibitions of his pumping power, he drags himself into the hallway of the saloon and sleeps off his ssjag," just as does human being. Again, like man, when he sobers up he goes back for that which degrades and stea1eth away brains.
 Brooklyn has greater curiosity. It has a little black and red bantam cock, owned by George Kramer, sa- loon keeper at Myrtle and Hamburg avenues. ''Jags" is his name, and he is absolutely worthy of it. He gets drunk every day. He doesn't care what poison" he nominates. Whether it is beer or whiskey, or wine or a combination of all, is immateriaI, though he shows a preference for mix ed drinks. He is kept at night In a family picnic basket When the bar tenders arrive in the morning he is taken out and at once hops up on the bar It is known at once what he wants, but if no attention should be paid to him he crows Justify and an grily, strutting up and down the bar in righteous indignation. A cocktail is mixed for him and he darts his beak. into the mixture and in sups downs it. Frequently he reels off the counter and falls dead drunk on the floor MT Kramer does not believe that this is very edifying spectacle, put the pdIfOns OL Iue place leHpL the bird, and while they are drinking he struts along the bar. hops upon their forearms and takes sip of their drink. He is very friendly with all those who treat him, but shows fine disregard and indifference for those who refuse his pecking at their hands or arms for ''ball.'
 The pity of it all is that "Jags'' is only nine weeks old. He is an orphan. He is one of a family of four chickens, three of whom died shortly after they had broken their shells. Whether the knowledge that he is the sole surviv- ing member of his family has driven him to drink is question of such an. abtruse nature that no person in the neighborhood has yet attempEed to solve it.-Brooklyn Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
pRUNEs FOR HIGH SPIRITS.

Man in this rigorous climate and strenuous life needs meat. But what proportion does 1t sustain to the rest Of his dietary? Perhaps he is eating too much of everything. Why doesn't the henpecked husband recommend a diet of prunes for his wife? They have been known to transform the sour est, most irritable disposition into the most gentle. tranquil suitability. The secret of an amiable disposition is a well balanced. carefully selected diet, one that is adapted to the particular needs and physical condition of the in dividual. And in this cultivation of an agreeable disposition the science of cookery plays an important part. Don't waste time and energy in swearing at the grumpy grouch. Change his dietary and give him better cooking. to Eat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
HEARD IN PASSING

Senator Beveridge is far too young and beautiful to pass into the vice-pres- idency.-Ohicago News.
 Postmaster General Payne objects to playing the lone part of the boy on the burning bridge.-New York World.
 Statistics are said to show that only about one man in a billion dies from overwork. But how many think they are going to be that one.-Bridgepo Telegram. 1'-' .~
 Six men were shot in Richmond yes terday during the disorders attending the street car strike which is now Ion" in that city. The first electric railroad in this country was equipped in Rich mond, which is busy and fourfshlng city. The managers of the street car company have assumed a very stiff at titude, and the conflict has quickly grown to be very serious one.
 William M. White has graduated with high honors from Wabash college, having made a record not often equal ed. He made the four-year course in three years and at the same time ac- ceptably filled the office of auditor of Montgomery county, served three years as master of Montgomery lodge, F. and A. M, acted as superintendent of the Charlottesville Methodist Sunday school and as member of the choir of the same church and performed oth- CT duties requiring no little time and exertion. Tn addition to this MT White was active in Y. M. 0. A. work and as sisted materially in putting the Phi Delta Theta fraternity on a better footing. He is Al years old. married and has one child.-New Britain Her aid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
WOMEN ON THE ROAD.
Work of Travelling Agent Is Hard, But
 Some Succeed Tn It.

Some Succeed In It.
 There are not more than half hun dred women in the United States who earn living, and good, one at that, by acting as "drummers'' or conner cial travellers for business houses. One of the most successful of these sales women is not of the opinion that all members of her sex could do as well as she has done. 'sThe women who have made a success on the road" she said recently, s'are. the women who would have made success in any line of work they took up. There is the, rank and file in every business, but I think that fewer women go on the road now than did few years ago.
 ''Men do not regard the woman com mercial traveller with favor, and many houses employ them simply as an advertisement to attract attention. to their goods and make them talked about in the small towns. Other houses refuse to have a woman rep resent them on the road, and there are still others who find that the per cent of sales by their feminine repre- sentatives is as large, if not larger, than by the man who made the same. territory. &f4-
 II think the great trouble with wo-a men on the road is that so many of them refuse to take their work se- riously. They take advantage of their sex to sell their first bill of goods, but they find when they repeat their visit that the novelty of buying from wo-l man has worn off and they lose their trade unless they can hold 1t by the same qualities that a man does.
 'sThe work is hard, but less hard than that of clerk who stands all day behind the counter, and the pay is bet ter. Most travelling sa1eswomen can make at least $1,O00 year, and few clerks receive more than $15 week. Some routes are pleasanter than oth- CTS, and it is not always agreeable to make towns of less than 5000 inhabi- tants, as the hotels are likely to be poor and there is nothing to do for amusement after the days work is over.
 "A woman renounces social life when she goes on the road, as does man. In fact, a man has more opportunity of making friends, as a woman, unless she is properly introduced, is regarded rather suspiciopsly. have made some charming friends in the trade and when make certain towns am sure to be entertained at a pleasant dinner or luncheon that is an oasis in the wilderness of hotel life, Bue there are other towns where there is no dis traction, not even country theater. and the four wall of hotel bedroom furnish rather a dreary vista, unless novel can transport one to another scene.''
 Most of the travelling saleswomen represent some branch of woman's wear. The women who sell soap and four and salt are not bothered with large trunks or samples, and they can make their sales at once if the buyer is in the humor. A man ; can some times coax him into a purchasing dis position with cigar or a drink, but a woman has to depend on her with, which does not always answer the same purpose. Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

In regard to the claims made by a certain company that it held patents on a successful erpetual-motion ma chine, Commissioner of Patents Allen said recently that no patent of this character had been granted in 40 or 50 years, and the patent office prob ably would never do so again. It might be possible to get parts of such devices through the patent of1ce,, and
 these patent papers used to deceive the unwary. All applications for patents covering perpetual motion machines must be accompanied by working model, and as the inventors cannot fur 'ntsh these, the application is refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
What He Could Do.

A son of the Emerald isle, just over was being examined orally by DO. lice captain to whom he had applied for position on the force. Without smile the captain, himself an Irish. man, said: 'tWhat is the first thing you would do if citizen should ask you, as 8 policeman, on St. Patrick day, if you were an Orangeman?
 ''The first thing? We'll, the second would be to bundle the remains into an ambulance."-Chicag Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

A stitch in PLENTY of time- and nc more stitches are needed. Quick re- course to the advertising columns of the Democrat IS often as effective as First aid to the injured.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
One Way to Acquire Prominence.

This MT. Muggins is one of youl prominent men, suppose"
 70, yes"
 What did he ever do?"
 Nothing at all. You see, he has al. ways kept in the background when anything was to be done, so that he could criticise those who did it. That's what made him so prominent as a citi zen."-Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
The Barlow Bros, Go
 e3-65 GRAND STREET.
NOTICE.

Having purchased the cafe of M. J. Colloty, 327 Bank street, I shall be pleased to see all my friends and the public generally. where they will find all the popular brands of cigars and choice wines, liquors. ales, lager. etc, and a hearty welcome.
 GAL O'BRIEN, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

If you needed thing yesterday you should not wait until tomorrow to ad- vertise for it. Try our want column to-day, 10 cents may bring what you want. s-s'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
Us COnling!

What? Why, the hot weather. And we are told i've will get it for fair" Going to even up things by giving us an extra hot spell to make up for the cool June. If you haven't a Refrig- . erator, you had better prepare a for it. Nothing will do it quite so well as a Baldwin 'Dry-Air." We will guarantee that it will be perfectly dry; will preserve the food, and will be an "ice saver' What more could you ask2 They cost enough to in sure their being built right, and yet are not high priced. Only to be found at . J. IT. BurraIl & to.
 60 BANK STREET. aJNDERTAKING-Night calls an swered by 0. E. Seymour. 1S4 Maple street. phone; D, NJ. Stew art. 1O1 Franklin strcet phone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

of perhaps 100 per cent on the sales of its products.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
REMEDY CURED
 HER.

Our child, 5 months of age, was nearly dead from starvation November 9. 1902. No milk could be. taken and retained on her stomach for months. All hope was gone. As a last resort we began giving Standard Remedy as directed by T. s. Carroll, general agent, and the result was miraculous In three days small quantity of milk was retained and adigested. Tn one, month the gain in weight was from 101a lbs to IA lbs, and the child is well. We lost one child 16 months old from same cause, which makes the life of this little one doubly dear to us. May this testimonial and the appeal we ake>through it to the public, especial ly those that are rearing children, re- pay you in part for the happiness you through the Standard Remedy have been the means of giving us. May God speed the good work you have but just begun in Waterbury
 MIR EUGENE MAIN, ;
 MRS AGNES MAIN,
 Oakville. Conn. For sale by Cone. Dexter, Ebbs, 4. Hall O. Pickett. Walker and Welton, Waterville, and by
 r. s. CARROLL 'i|'.|: Agt|...
 18o NORTH MAIN STREET.
 Registered guarantee in each box.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Shooting scrape at Dance.

Lead, S. D., Dec. /. - AS the result
of a shooting at dance given at the
Homestake pumping station of Hanna,
Henry Stokes has been brought to the
Homestake hospital with three gun
shot wounds, inflicted by a brother-in-
law. two of which are serious. One is
in the chest and the other in the alb
domen. He is in a critical condition.
Stokes was shot by Ralph Carr, the
shooting being the result of a family
feud Stokes is said to have shot Carr
once, infiicting a wound in the ribs,
which is not serious.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
How Canada Feels.

Lord Alverstone Ito Canada)--Is
there anything more can do for you?
Canada-We would like to go on
drawing our breath.
Lord Alverstone Ito Messrs. Root,
Lodge and Turner)-Any objection to
our young friend continuing to use the
atmosphere?
Messrs. Root, Lodge and Turner
(cheerfully)-None at ADJUST now.
Lord Alverstone with judicial air)
My decision is that YOU are entitled
to the temporary use of all the air not
required for United States purposes
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
HaIf.ereeds Rob Syrian.

Bonesteel, S. D., Dec. J.. Elias
Abourezk. a Syrian peddler whose
headquarters is at Bonesteel, returned
yesterday from trip on the Rosebud
reservation where he was disposing
Of his wares to the Indians. When
about forty.fve miles west of hero
he was held up by two highwaymen
and robbed of all his money, over $50.
The robbers were half breed Indians
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Madison Owns Public Utilities.

She city Of Madison has Just invested
5000 In additional machinery. .ngine,
boiler and dynamo. for the municipal
electric light plant. giving the plant
IS and sS-kilowat capacity of dynamos
an and l75-horse power in engines. and
q 200 and 10o-horse power in boilers.
Madison was the first city In the state
70 put In municipal water works AMI
electric light plant, and its experience
has been an encouragement for other
towns Its combined receipts from we.
ter and light exceed $4,000 a year. the
whole being supervised by a mayor,
who gets the muniflcent salary of SIS
year. and q common council whose
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
TWO INDIANS IN COURT.
John metcaIf Held on a Charge of
Stealing Horses


John Metcalf and Crow. Indians from
the reservation, had q preliminary ex-
animation before c. II. Nelson, a
United States commissioner at Dead
wood. Metcalf was charged with steal
ing horses from another Indian, and
Crow with buring a large quantity of
hay belonging to the government. Met
calf was sent TO the Lawrence county
jail in default OF bonds. Crow was dis
charged.
John Belding. a deputy United State.
marshal, brought the Indians 10 Dead.
wood from the Rosebud agency. On his
trip down he met John n brennan,
agent at Pine Ridge, VINO wos taking
back to the reservation the nine In
dams who had been given a hearing at
Douglas Wyo.. charged with completely
in the murder of Sheriff Miller and
deputy. The Indian story OF the up-
rising Is altogether at variance with the
stories published and places the entire
blame upon the whites. who ara said
to have ambushed the Indians.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Didn't Know.

An old negro was taken Ill and call
ed in physician of his race to pre-
scribe for him. But the old man did
not seem to be getting better and final
ly a white doctor was summoned.
Soon after arriving the doctor felt the
darkeys pulse for a moment. and then
examined his tongue.
did your doctor take your tempera-
ture?" he asked
Il don't know, sah." the patient an
swered feebly. Il haint missed any
thing but my watch as yit."-Cassell's
LONDON Journal.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Pat illustrates.

Bridget and Pat were reading an ar
ticle on "The Law Of Compensation. I"
"Just fancy" exclaimed Bridget
"Accordin' to this, whin a mon loses
wan av his sinses another gets more
developed. For instance, blond
mon gifts more sinse av hearin' an
touch, an"
Sure an it's quite thrue." answered
Pat Owe noticed It meself. Whin a
mon has one leg shorter than the 9th
er, begorra, the others longer."-Lon-
don Tid-Bits.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
INDIANS KICK ON TAXATION

The Indians belonging at Sisseton
agency who live on lands which have
been allotted to them by the govern
uent In Roberts county. and the au-
thorities of the county have locked
horDs over the question as to what
property owned by the Indians is sub
ject to taxation.
These Indians enjoy all the rights Of
citizenship. A year or two ago. as tile
result OF test case which was in
stituted in the United States court in
this city and afterwards carried 10 the
federal circuit court OF appeals. It was
decided that the county authorities
could not assess and tax cattle ind
ether property which has BEEN issued
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
BURGLARS GET LITTLE.

Postotfice and Two Stores Entered at
Magnolia.
Magnolia. Mimi, Dec. 1. - Burglars
forced an entrance into the postoffice,
Underwood G. Browns and F.. A. Bak-
er's stores. Bakers safe was blown
pieces, but no money secured, Undt
wood & Brown lost a small amount OF
silver, and the postoffice was ran
sacked, but nothing secured. The
Omaha Toulouse and a blacksmith
shop were visited for tools. No ar
rests have been made.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Horned Rabbit Killed Near Yankton.

James Devine. a farmer living near
violin In Yankton county brought to
Violin a horned rabbit which has been
killed by his dog. The animal has four
teen horns about its head and neck
varying In length from half an inch to
two inches The longest were on the
sides OF the head and one OF these was
severed from the scalp and sent 20 a
Yankton physician for an opinion.
After a microscopic examination the
growth was pronounced to be a tumor
of a nature akin TO nail of horn. The
outer end OF the growth was found to
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
"A little knowledas.n etc.

Fair Visitor with thirst for mill.
tary knowledge SO all the kitchens
are behind those buildings? How very
And how many pounds
Of meat do your men eat day?
Gallant -Really-er-I've no
I'm sure. don't you know
Fair Visitor-But thought you were
In the provisional battalion!-Punch.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
MOVES FOR DISMISSAL.
Unexpected Turn In the Test Case
Against the Standard OIL.

Against the Standard OIL.
The test case against the Standard Oil
company In regard to oil shlpm ents
which do not fll the requirements OF
the state law took new phase in the
circuit court at Pierre.
States Attorney Goodner novel the
dismissal of the case. giving as his rea-
sons that I'm beginning the PUT he had
merely acted for the attorney general
on a suit for a test case OILY, and
that at present IL appeor-d that At
torney General Hall would take no
further actI-n in the matter. holding
that when the suit was started IL was
unler an understanding thai the case
was 10 test the gravity provisions OF
the new law, while the defense Ind
brought .nto the case the inter, ta,e
commerce provisions of the Law. gnv-
eru.ng shipments In original packages.
On account OF this withdrawal from the
suit of the attorney general the mo-
t,cn tn dismiss was made.
Attorneys Horner ami Stewart. for
tina Defense. strenuousiy opposed the
a lrnissal of the case aid the release OF
their client. as thew desired The whole
matter 10 go to trial AMI they denied
any agreement to try oo'y on The gray-
i,y tstvisions Of the law, AMI claimed
the right OF their clients TO raise any
point In the case wh+n they went IN
trtaL They contende. that the inter
ptats commerce phase OF the law was
as vital TO their case es ANY other i'art
OF 1t. and that they shoe not De de-
pI'v.d OF any OF their rights on az
count of the failure or refusal OF the
attorney general to act in the matter.
After hearing the arguments, Judge
aafry withheld his decision until Dec.
4. the date set for the trial
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03

Albert Albees. farmer living IN the
eastern part OF Turner county. gives
the following report of his crops for
this year: The proceeds from 40
acres were: 200 tons Of hay AT s725
a ton. 81, $50: 1920 bushels of oats 81
cents a oushel, S1,215; estimate for
corn, $1,305; total. $685..
Mr.. Albees bought this farm of 100
acres two years ago, paying $3.50.
AS the three items mentioned more
than pay for half the land in one year,
the fact shows what can be done by
progressive farming under favorable
conditions.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Arthur Green, on. Of ~, n-or-,.,,,

Arthur Green. one OF the propri.torw
OF the Saratoga restaurant In Pierre
committed suicide by taking carbolIc
acid. After a quarrel with his wife. he
went to their rooms over the restaurant
and locked himself in. refusing to open
the door. Mrs. Green went to her
fathers leaving him. and later, his
partner went to the room, but couId
not get an answer from him and cail.d
The chief Of police.
The door was broken down and ne
was found dead with q both. which
had contained carboic acid on ths itor
ana his lips blistArej with thu acid. An
Inquest will be held this afternoon
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03

to the Indians by the United States
government, including, Of course. ,heis
lands.
The authorities of Roberts county al
leEe that since that time the Indians
have accumulated great deal OF prop
erty by their own industry and to pre-
vent the payment of taxes upon 1t de-
clare that It was issued TO them by the
government.
The property In question was never
theless assessed by the county authori-
ties, and to determine the legality Ct
the claim made by the Indian owners
the county authorities are preparing TO
seize the property for taxes, which will
result in another test case being In
stituted In the federal court.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03

members receive s25 each a year. The
actual operating official, the superln-
tendent is paid SIS a month. and his as
sistant $50 month.
While a private concern could IN
doubleday make more money out OF the
city light and water than the munich
pality. still under municipal control the
Madison system has been reasonably
successful, In that the city has been
thoroughly lighted as to streets. with
out expense. The total investment In
the plant. for water and light eouip-
ment now approximates $4,000 a
moderate portion of which has been
earned by the plant.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
rlachine Combine Mad. .EffectiNs; ,

The formal transfer OF the business
Of the FIVE branches OF the Internal
uonal Harvester company of America
took place recently and the principal
changes have been announced In
Aberdeen, K. T. Cassel, for four years
general agent for the Deering, becomes
the general agent for the consolidation,
with H. G. Fletcher. general agent for
the Plano at Sioux Falls, as assistant
general agent.
Nels Johnson, general agent for the
Plano at Aberdeen goes to WATERFOWL,
where a new general agency will ne es-
tablished for the International. lis as
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-03
Woman Drinks Acid.

Sioux Falls. S. d.. Dec /. - Mrs.
Salone Dnoey. young married woman
who was separated from her husband.
committed suicide by drinking carbolic
acid at the home of Mrs. Carrie Bar
ton in this city. where she was en-
ployed. Owing 10 the separation from
her husband she had become very
respondent and her health recently
failed.