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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
Maps Made by Gen. Lee.

Government maps made in 1887, 1888 and 1889 by Gen. Robert .E. Lee, then captain of United States engineers, were, shown during the trial of eject ment suits brought by the St. Louis board of education in the circuit court. at St. Louis, to determine ownership rights to land lying along the Missis- sippi river
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
Cranberry Tart.

Line deep pie dish with rich paste and fill it with jellied cranberry sance. Put several inch strips of puff paste, lattice-fashioa, across the top, twist a narrow strip around the edge, and bake in hot oven.---Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
nIfferacx I'm snuth.

The number of illiterate children, be- tween ten and fourteen years of age is: In Alabama, 66,072s Georgia, 63,329; Louisiana, 55,691; South Carolina 51,- 536; North Carolina, 51, ,190; Mississippi, 44,334; Tennessee, 36,376.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
For Foreisners in Picking.

Wireless telegraphy for communica- tion with vessels at sea as an auxiliary defense for the legations at Peking was first suggested as a mutual realization of the scheme. It is reported that the Chinese goyernmegi has already of fered ship tp Heaven to confound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
Diagnosed. .

Miss Pert-Can you diagnose lone someness, Dr. Steel? .-
 Dr. Steel--Certainly It's chief char acteristic is an all-gone feeling.-De- troit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
Orgnnixcel Trades.

Over 69 per cent. of the total mem bership of trade unions in the United Kingdom is found ill the building, min ing and quarryfng, metal engineering, phipbuilding and textile trades.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
HEARD IN PASSING

Those who spell Christmas Xmas ought to get O-mas in their stockings. Memphis News.
 Now approacheth the time when Tom and Jerry resume business as sharpeners Of skates --T T'ittsbur@ Dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you in to 14 days. 5Oc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
Should Re ntlmtrd.

An infantls skin is very sensitive and tender, therefore glycerin should be well diluted before applying it to the chafed surfaces which annoy and pain the little ono gn aIEalctea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
M m " VI.

De enyious man. said Uncle Eben. lis generally de one dat's been tryin' to make wishin hard take q de place 0 work an hard VT Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
IF Henes, Prop.
Christmas Is Coming ]!

; | sst and everyone is preparing for it. We have prepared for it and wonder if you have. If you haven't prepared for it yet do so now Come up and look at our fine stock of Imported and Domestic Woolens. Overcoats made from $1S.O0 up.
 Suits made from $15.00 up.
 Pants made from $500 up.
 Our mottoa perfect fit and first class workmanship. Cleaning, pressing. dyeing and re; spairing done at the lowest possible prices.
 Send postal and we will send un. for your clothes and deliver them made just like new"
 Ladies' work a speciality.
 Ladies' Suits made to order and strictly tailored.
 Ladies' Suits. Skirts, Jackets and Capes made over to look like new at the lowest prices.
 Our work the best advertisement.
 A perfect fit and first class work. manship at
 130 WEST MAIN STREET.
 Branch office. oo2 Bank street lover Prices printing office).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16
The Jersey Pastor

who protested at people perpetually putting penny in the contribution box was right in telling them: If you cannot give more than cent you had better keep it, as you need it more than God does" 1t is poor economy to be stingy with God. It is false economy to lose your temper, patience and time trying to kindle q fire with damp wood or charcoal when you can get as biz bag of BROWNS QUICKFIRE CHARCOAL from your grocer for l2 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-16

FRESH SALMON, FOG lb. ;.
 Long Island Scallops, Green smelts Native Pickerel, Harb< Blues, Percb Pike. Finnan Haddie Kippered Her. rings. Smoked Sur. con, Maine ana Tong Island Clans: Native Sprjne e. Chicken. o0c ID; Native Fowl, 16c n this week at
 FULTON FISH MARKET.
 262 Cherry street Phone 213-4.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Torn Stamps Not Good.

The postoffice department at WASH
ington has under preparation a small
book, to be issued to patrons of the
postoffices throughout the country,
which will contain great amount OF
information regarding the business OF
the postoffice which is not generally
known.
The book will be, in measure, a
book of institution as to how to trans
act business with the pOstoffice. One
of the things TO be treated will be the
use of mutilated stamps On letters. 1t
is not generally known to users of post
age stamps that torn or defaced stamp
cannot be used. Persons who have
torn stamps i'll their possession have
been in the habit Of pasting the two
pieces together and thus placing it on
a letter.
This is prohibited in the postal regu-
lations, and the person who uses such
a stamp runs the risk of not having
his or her letter deli vered. Sometimes
the stamps are SO we'll repaired that the
tear escapes detection, but should the
rent in the stamp be found by the postal
officials it is of no value. The book
will also contain infoI nation regard
ing the registry and money order sys
TENS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
EXAMINATION FUN.
Instance in Which the Lawyers Col the
Worst of 1t.

The contest between counsel and
witness must necessarily be an unequal
one, and it is little surprise that the
sympathies of the public are more
often with the latter than the former,
or that whenever d witness scores a
point over bullying cross examiner
it is hailed with delight.
Have you ever been bankrupt ? a
pompous counsel once asked, lu the
writer's hearing of a provincial trades
man.
No. never" came the decisive ans
Wer
Now, be careful, sir, how you ans
wer this question. Have you ever
stopped paymeLtt"
= Yes"
~ said the barrlster, with sat-
isfaction. Il thought we should get
at it. Now, sir, tell his Lordship when
that happened"
AFTER l had paid all owed, the
witness answered, amid roar of
laughter, in which the Judge himself
felt compelled to join.
counsel had been cross-examining a
young woman at considerable length
upon the age of a person with whom
she professed to be we'll acquainted.
Finally he asked her: 'How old, now,
do you take me to be2" The Witness
scrutinized her prosecutor closely for a
moment or two, and then answered :
From your appearance l should take
you to be sixty from your questions,
sixteen.
You really mean to say" once ask
ed well-knOwn lawyer, now Judge,
"that as the result of this accident
your son will never be able to follow
your business If he's not fit to be a
butcher, what do your propose to
make of him ~
well" was the answer, which con-
vulsed the court, ''if he's NO good for
owt else II maxi a lawyer Of him."
You say this Mrs. Robinson was q
friend of yours ?" learnee q. C. once
asked a witness.
Yes"
''Is she here ?''
Mo"
'Do you know where she is?"
"No."
NOW, sir" counsel retorted in
fury, Il warn you to be careful, and
to remember that you are under your
oath. You say that, althought bis wo'
| man is a neighbor and friend of yours
YOU do not know where she is to be
found. Tell the court at once, sir
| where she is."
That's more than anybody knows
sir" came the startling answer. She's
| dead"
But perhaps the smartest retOrt evel
administered to bullying lawyer wal
the following: A counsel, after vain
Ily trying to break down the evidence
of a witness in murder trial, so fal
forgot himself in his evaporation as tt
say 81 do not believe a word yor
say. l can see scoundrelism reflected
in your face"
SORRY for that" came the crushing
answer. II didn't think my face wal
such a good mirrior. London Tit
| Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

his ear the message from the lips of
his dying daughter. What it was none
save the young officer heard, but 1t
was enough. He sank back On the
pillow, and in few minutes had re
Joined his beloved in the realms bey'
Ond.
''This was the secret of Spotted Tails
change of heart The young lieuten
ant had made few confidsnts, and none
save few of those about the fort
knew why he died, and why Spotted
Tail had changed suddenly from an
enemy to the best friend the whites
ever had ON the frontier. Such was
the romance of Spotted Tails life. 1t
ls one of many that took place on the
border in the early days Of the re-
public '.-Wasbington Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
A Retrospection by Professor St.
George Tucker.

The following original lines were
written by the Honorable st. George
Tucker, professor of law, in, William
& Mary College, Va. The lines are
written ON piece of paper brown
with age and are evidently the original
copy IS written by the grandfather OF
Hon. Harry st. Geo. Tucker, SO years
ago. They were found in drawn al
the SPECTATOR office among some old
papers of Capt. Kenton Harper, the
the first editor of this paper.
Days of my youth ye have gIided away
Hairs of my youth ye are frosted anc
gray;
Eyes of my youth your keen sight is &c
more;
Cheeks of my youth ye are furrow'd al
DER;
Strength of my youth all your vigor is
gone;
Thoughts of my youth your gay vision:
are flown.
Days of my youth! l wish not your recall
Hairs of my youth I'm content yor
should fall;
Eyes of my youth ye much evil have
seen,
ECheeks of my youth! bathed in tears W
have been;
Thoughts of my youth ye have led mt
astray,
Strength of my youth why lament you
decay?
Days of my age? We will shortly be past.
Pains of may age yet awhile ye may last
Joys of my age in true wisdom delight,
Eyes of my agel be religion your light
Thoughts of my agel dread not the cold sod
Hopes of my age be ye fixed Oh your God
AMERICA, AUGUST, 1920.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

Rings Ga AZ permit the cow to raise or
lower her head or to move sideways
the width of the stall, while she can
not move ahead or back more than a
step. The snap (c) hooks into the other
end of the collar chain, rendering it
impossible for the COW to get loose.
A cement rail (f) forms the back part
of the manger, into which the gas pipe
uprights (a) are set. The uprlghts e
c) are shown four feet apart, but this
distance should be governed by the
size of the cow The floor is shown at
&c, sloping to the gutter in the usual
wav.-F. A. Converse, in Farm and
Home
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation in Lees.
vile, Ind. when w. H. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption. He writes
Il endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery
gave me immediate relief and soon
thereafter effected complete cure. ,
Similar cures of Consumption, Pneu
monia, Bronchitis and Grip are mum
erous. It's the peerless remedy for al
throat and lung troubles. Price soc
and $1.OO. Guaranteed by B. F
Hughes, Druggist. Trial bottles free
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Robbed the Grave.

A Startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows II was in an awful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sun
ken. tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides. no appetite, grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi
claus had given me up. Then l was
advised to use Electric Bitter; to my
great joy, the first bottle made de-
clded Improvement. continued theiI
use for three weeks, and am now a
we'll man. l know they robbed the
grave of another victim" No lore
should fail to try them. Only 5Ocents
guaranteed, at B. F. Hughes's drug
store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Painting Outside of siIos.

w. Brooks, of Massachusetts, is OF
the opinion that there cannot be any
good argument advanced against paint
ing the outside of framed silos, but in
the case of stave silos there is possibly
question as to the eXpediency OF
painting, as the slaves will inevitably
swell and shrink with varying moisture
to such an extent that the paint car
not be expected to keep the seams
closed. The best inside covering he has
seen is a coat of coal tar, which was
first set on fire and allowed to blaze un-
til when extinguished and tested il
was found to harden quickly.-Prairie
Farmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
CAUSES GREAT LOSS.
ApthOus Fever, or Foot and
Mouth Disease.

The outbreak of apthous fever,
known as foot-andmouth
disease, among cattle in several New
England states, carries with 1t fear
of widespread human infection, says
the, Rural New Yorker, as the dis
ease is highly contagious among
warm -blooded animals, and is known
to be transmissible to humans undei
certain conditions of exposure, but
such infection is really so rare as
not to be worth consideration. Like
many other plaques and pests it came
to this country originally from
northern Europe. Though seldom IA
tai. apthous fever causes great loss
in reducing the flesh and vitality of
the animals attacked, but particu-
larly through the interference Of
commerce by the rigid quarantine
needed to limit an epidemic of this
serious affection. The average loss
of flesh in horned cattle attacked by
apthous fever is estimated at nearly
$40 each, and in dairy cows much
more. The disease is primarily d
skin affection, and is especially Sc
we're about the mouth, udder and
feet, developing severe and extensive
blisters about these parts. The
hoofs, as appendages of the skin, suf-
fer great damage, in neglected cases,
especially among hogs and sheep.
The most efficient treatment consists
mainly in the local application of an
tiseptics and should always be given
by competent veterinarian. The in
fection of apthous fever appears to
be entirely transmitted by direct con-
tact with disease products and chief
| ly affects humans through milk from
sick animals, when it may produce
dangerous irritation of the intestines.
| 1t is plain the most radical means
should be taken to stamp out the dis
ease on its first appearance and linn
| it outbreaks to the smallest possible
| territory, and it is in every case q
| At subject for control by local health
boards. Apthous fever is one of a
| small group of diseases communi-
Gated to man by domestic animals,
( among which rabies or dog madness
| is the most common and distressing
| Chambers and carbuncle, or malig'
nant postule, both fortunately quite
rare, are examples of this class, while
able authorities still deny the possi-
bility of consumption or bovine tu
berculosis being transmitted from
cattle to man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time. to lay
the foundation for a sturdy con-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti-
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4Oo-415 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and 100; all druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
DAIRY AND.LIVE STOCK

A thrifty calf and healthy boy are
verv much alike in some respects. Both
are chock full of mischief and always
hungry.
Do not turn a COW off just because
she is old. The question of usefulness
is far more important than that of age.
Not that we should be swerved from
our best judgment by sentiment. The
butter tub tells the story.
Milking at five o'clock in the after
noon of one day and seven OF another
is the surest way to serve notice on
the COW that you do not care whether
she does her best or not. If you fail
on your part, she will certainly not
work hard to keep up her part of the
bargain.-Farm journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

81 feel as if [ should fly to gieceS.' How
often those words are on woman's lips
They express to the uttermost the nerve
racked condition of the body, which makes
life daily martvrdom.
If this condition had come suddenly it
would have been unbearable. But the
transition was grandual. little more
strain each day on the nerves. A little more
drain each day of the vitality. Any woman
would be glad to be rid of such condition
Every woman tries to be rid of it. Thousands
of such women have been cured by DR..
Pierce's treatment with his 'Favorite Pres
cription' when local doctors had entirely
failed to cure.
"Favorite Prescription contains no
opium, cocaine or other natcotic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Wouldn't Need 1t.

Once there was shrewd man who
went into store to purchase some pro-
vender for bis chickens.
Before be could be waited upon he
saw two of his neighbors in the act or
buying flower seeds
So he turned about and left the store
Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
SANITARY COW TIE.
Clean, and for the Latter Reason
Highly RecOmm ended.

The cleanest possible way to fasten
a COW in the stall is by the chain tie.
Dirt and microbes do not adhere read
lily to a chain that is in motion. An
other very important advantage is the
freedom of motion allowed the cow
The uprights (b b) are 1 11A in. gas pipe
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Why She Stood.

Madam" said the conductor to
the plain and somewhat elderly VIC
man standing up in the street car,
'why DON you ask one of these men
to give you his seat ?"
Because she answered, grimly
sarcastic, II haven't the face to dc
it. ''-Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
A Work of Art

II understood you to say the house
was a brownstone 'front.' said the
house hunter.
''Oh No." replied the slick real est
ate man, Il told you it was a brown
'front.'
Hugh It's nothing but plaster
painted.
True, but it's all hand painted. y
Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Indirect Answer.

Borem-Do you believe that suicide
is sin
Miss Caustic- Well, in your case l
think it would be permissible Chi
cago News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

indispensable in teethlng. produces
refreshing sleep, gulets the nerves and
digests food for baby. Test Victor
Infants Relief and be convinced.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc. jan 81
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26

vacancy caused By the death Of Car
los French.
Another test Of the submarine tor
pedo destroyer was made In the outel
harboF at Newport, n. l., when the
torpedo boat Mckee was torpedosd IL
her most vulnerable Doint-undsr hel
snginss-by the Moccasin. II Is said
the Aoeeasin succeeded In escapIne
the shot hred after her by the defend
Ing vessel.
Patrick Collins. eB years OF age
driver in the employ OF the city, was
recently frightened to death by the sud
den glare OF an automobile that near.
~ ran into his team in Jerome avenue
at is0th street
II is stated that John d. Rockefeller
has decided to erect no less than fif
tsen large once buildings and business
blocks In the downtown district OF
Cleveland. Ohio. Al a cost aggregating
more than 10000 900.
As q result Of the strike OF the Phil.
adeiphia union OF the International AS.
ISOLATION Of Marble Workers. the Asso-
citation Of Marble Dealers has ordered
q lockout Al all mills and shops OF the
associations members. about 40 in
number.
W. p. Gamble the United States dep.
aty marshal who confessed compile.
ity ia a plot to substitute old Chinese
for young Chinese who had been or.
dened deporied. committed suicide In
San Francisco by sending two bullets
into his brain. Rather than face the
disgrace Of a trial and possible con-
Vicsion in the federal courts he left
his young wife and killed himself
The Gazette Of Cologne. publishes
q dispatch from Fec. Morocco. saying
il is rImored that all foreigners are
TO be expelled from that city.
Three hundred and nfty memt-ers OF
the journeymen tailors Of Cleveland.
Ohio. struck recently 10 enforce the
recognition Of their union. Eight
hundred people are idle as q result OF
the strike.
General Sir Ian Hamilton is in New
York. General Hamilton took a prom
lnent part in the defense OF Ladysmith
during the South African war.
Miss Adelaide Fairbanks. daughter
Of Senator and Mira Fairbanks. was
married recently 10 John w. TimmonH.
ensign U. S. N.
A collision between an Illinois Cen.
trai train and 4 switch engine AZ Ran.
dolph street. Chicago. recently. result.
cd IN the injury OF IL women.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26
The Itch Fiend
HEROIC WORK SAVES LIVES.
Fatal Fire At Pine City, Wash,-Fire
Started From GasoIine Explosion.

Started From Gasoline Explosion.
Pine City. Wash. Sept. 23.-At the
risk Of their own lives and sustaining
burns which may prove fatal in one
ease. John Higgs and DR.. Angus OF
Pine City saved the invalid wife OF
Mr.. Higgs and his little daughter from
the flames Of a burning house.
Despite the brave work Of DR.. An.
gus. who carried the little girl out in
his arms. the child was SO badly burn.
ed that she died later. DIR. Angus also
received such serious burns that his
condition is critical.
The fire started from a gasoline
explosion Mrs. Higgs is in delicate
health and her husband and the fam.
lily physician were giving her a yapor
bath. using gasoline. The substance
exploded and in a moment the room
was a mass Of flames.
The doctor called upon Higgs To
save his wife and then made a dash
for an upstairs room where two little
children were sleeping Hastily rous.
ing che boy. the doctor assisted him
70 Srap himself up and fee down the
stairs and from the burning build
ing. DIR. Angus then picked up the
little girl and started out. BY this
time the whole house was In flames
and with great diaiculty the man
made his escape. bearing his human
burden.
Mrs. Higgs received severe burns
and this. with her terrible fright and
illness. makes her recovery most
doubtful.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-09-26
Preaeher ooea q prIson.

Central City, Nebr., Sept 2I.-Rev
r. A. Gould. Free Methodist preach,
err who eioped with Eva Grant, a II
year old girl last March. has been sen
fenced 70 six years in the penitentiary.
he was tried under the kidnapping
law passed by the state legislature
after the cudahy kidnapping and his
conviction was the first under that
statute. He had q wife and i've small
children.