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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13

Plain words these spoken by the edi- tor of Golfers, brought about by the coal investigations "Mr Baer and his fellow coal dealers are on trial before higher public opinion. It Is no time for What are you going to do about it? The public be damned 'To hell with reform,' Tt Is my business,' I do as I please and T work for my own pocket Such swaggering will not con- ciliate the large and intelligent body of men which will ultimately decide how far we are to go in altering laws winch make vast fortunes so easy. MT Baer and MT Parry are not talking to immi- grants or to babies. They are talking to men who know their power and con- slider their duty. who follow the steps which other countries have taken to- ward socialism, and who are thinking profoundly about the fairest way of conducting a democracy. Where did MT Hanna stand on these economic questions dozen years ago? Or even MT Roosevelt? In those days, such a little while ago, any effort at fairer distribution and more equal opportunl- ty was looked upon as anarchy. MT Carnegie has spoken in favor of nation al ownership of railways. The recent elections in Chicago and Cleveland looked toward municipal ownership of street railways. The trend is clearly toward restraint on private power. In the serious investigations which we are making, nothing could be more childish than cheap defiance That at titude, however, seems to please the little heroes of divine right
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
Members in courts in funeral funds, 15

Members in courts in funeral funds, 152 New Courts Instituted During Term. Champlain, No 146, at Waterbury. D. B. Hamilton, No 147. at Waterbury. Concord, No 14S, at Washington Depot Gagnon, No 149, at Wauregan. Windsor Locks, No 150, at Windsor
 Locks.
 Giuseppe Verdi, No 151 at Waterbury, A. +. Burr, No 152, at Hartford. Roma, No 1853. at Bridgeport. Nutmeg. No 154. at Manchester. Lyman w. Coe, No 155, at Torrington. J. NJ. Bailey, No 156, at Danbury.
 Total number of courts instituted dur ing the term, II.
 Numerical and Financial Standing of
 Subordinate Courts. Membership Amt Funds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13

The bureau of forestry has this year undertaken thorough study Of the forest fire problem in several different regions. It has placed men in forest districts to study fires while in the process of burning. Instead of waiting until the fires are over and relying for information on local reports, as has been done heretofore, the fires are now being observed by the bureaus agents and full data will be obtained as to how they were caused, how fast they burn, what conditions favor or hinder them, and just what damage they do to the soil and to tree growth. Each agent of the bureau has been assigned to a district and is Investigating all fires that occur within his territory. For example, one man studies a lumber tract another farming district, third tnrpentine orchard, etc. Tn con- nection with this detailed study, the agents willrobserve the methods of fire protection 1pfactfced by railroads and other owners of timber lands The fire warden systems of the states which have forest fire laws, and the patrol system in use on the federal forest re- serves will also be observed closely. By such methods the bureau of forestry hopes to replace with carefully gath, cred facts the vague general notions that now exist about forest fires When the problem Is solved for any particu- lar region the bureau will be ready to recommend methods of fire prevention and control for the private land owner, and to suggest forest fire legislation for the various states. ,..~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
RICHARD HENRY sToDpARD.
4ast oR American Poets of the ola School Is Dead. .,,.., ,

sA&E OK AmGTAC@m F0&UH OH UmS OkM
 school Is Dead. .>,..
 NEW YORK, May 13.-Richard Hen- ( Stoddard, the last member of the old guard of American poets" is dead at his home, 32o East Fifteenth street. from rheumatism of the heart inciden- tai to advanced age. > .,
 MT. Stoddard had been i'll for some time, and it is believed that his death was hastened by grief as the result of the recent death of his wife and his Eon, Lorimer Stoddard.
 The last literary work upon which MT. Stoddard was engaged was in con- nection with his "Recollections Person al and Literary" a volume of memoirs covering a period of more than fifty years and affording a glimpse of many of the foremost writers of the past half century, including Hawthorne, Edgar Allen Poe and Thackeray. This work will be issued probably in the au- tumn. ys
 E It is expected that the funeral cere- mony will be on Friday morning, and interment will be at Sag Harbor, where the late Mrs. Stoddard and Lorimer Stoddard, the son, are inferred.
 MT. Stoddard was America's oldest poet and New York's most interesting figure in literature. He had been writ ing for over half century, the field. of his literary career extending over a period that embraces all that is worth mentioning in American literature. Up to quite recently he continued his work of literary criticism.
 Tn recent years MT. stoddard had been doubly afflicted. The loss of his wife was sad blow to him, and an affiiction of the eyes almost caused blindness.
 Mrs. Stoddard, herself a writer, died on Aug. 1, 1902, after being watched and cared for to the end by the aged poet, who was then familiarly called the white haired minstrel of New York" She died in the house, 329 East Fifteenth street, that had been their home for quarter of a century. The time was exactly four months from their golden wedding anniversary.
 Mrs. Stoddard was Elizabeth Drew Barstow, born in Mattapoisett, Mass, May 6, 1923. She wrote fiction.
 Richard Henry Stoddard was born at Hingham, Mass, in 1925. In the town records the history of the family goes back to 1888. His immediate an- cestors were seafaring men. He came to New York in early life, and the sto- ry of his struggles against poverty and to gain an education is full of interest. Success came at last, and he became one of the foremost literary figures in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1903.

Isn't it about time the city of New Britain took hold of the street sprink- ling problem and solved it instead of leaving it to be half done by few .pri- vate citizens? The streets belong to the city and in the central portion of the city at least should be sprinkled by the city.-New Britain Herald.
 Waterbury is in the same box; some of our streets are sprinkled and some are not. Some people are even willing to pay for the service, but cannot get it. By all means let Us have all the streets sprinkled, if such a thing Is possible. /
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
HEARD IN PASSING

! "I dare say" she remarked acridly, sitting up in bed, when he stumbled in
 at 2:3O in the morning, that you have
 been sitting up with a sick friend or attending lodge meeting?" Neither one," he replied. five been playing poker. and I sloughed on thirty-five
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
wirenens For British War Ships.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 13.-It is announced that the British admiralty has decided to immediately install the wireless system Of telegraphy on all the vessels Of the North American and West Indian squadron. The apparatus for the cruiser Tribune has arrived here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13

II. w. NUE, NU IDO. UUII U NIHT ZU J. N Bailey, No 156.. g Ind Apr % Total membership May 1, 1908. .1S.567 Total funds Dec 31, 1902. ..$1SS, ,97Ss2 Total funds Dec 31, 1900. ... 143, ,94850
 Gain in funds for the term. .$45, ,03O. .32
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-13
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
Gigantic Strides Made by Forestry
 The Past Year.

The following is Grand Secretary w. c. Kleinecke's report as submitted 10 the F. of A. convention which open ed In New Britain to-day: Worthy Grand Chief Ranger, Members of the Eleventh Executive Council, and Members of the Grand Court of Connecticut: -.4 l herewith submit to you without comment my report of the financial condition of the grand court, for. the reason that the report speaks volumes for itself and needs no comment from me: 2a Balance in all funds May 1,
 lSol' .... ....'.......$ 15S.19 Received during term from # all sources .............. 3O,57S.39 $35, ,337 IS Expended during term. .... 30,S94.72 Balance on hand May 1,
 I9U3 .......... .......... S4,44Z. .46 These funds are divided as follows: .... Management Fund.
 Balance on hand May 1,
 1901 ......... ..........$ 1929. .4O Received during term ...... 13,41O.46
 '2. '. $15,339. St Expended during term zee. 11,S79.O2 Balance on hand May 1,
 1903 .......... .......... $3,4eO.S4
 Funeral Fund.
 Balance on hand May 1, IJOl S Z. .lJO.lD Received during term ...... 16,35S.O .O0
 $1S,654.l5 Expended during term ..... 17,SO9.5O Balance on hand May 1,
 IoVo s.......,.. ..s......s $t44.oO Endowment Fund. Balance on hand May i,
 19Ol ......s.... ....rh...$ l5.36 Received during term ...... 641.46 $656.S2 Expended during term ..... 636.3O Balance on hand May 1,
 19O3 ...., ..........$ 2O.02
 Sick Fund. .. Balance on hand May i,
 1901 .......... ..:....."S 617SS Received during term ...... 16S.47
 
 $780, Expended during term ..... 5699O Balance on hand May 1,
 1903 .....'.. ..........S 21645 Balances in All Funds May l, 1903. Management Fund .........$ 3,460S4 Funeral Fund ..........a 744.65 Endowment Fund ........ .. 20.52
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
sKAGGs

The election has passed and the
earth resumes The same course as
1t did around the sun.
Prof. ralbert went to Ashland
last week to see his children.
p. p. Holbrook and wife are Wis
ting ut Whitehouse.
JeI Sksggs, Of bartering fame,
got married just before the election
to Mrs. GIBSON, OF Elliott county.
This is tho second round for both.
Mrs. Miriam Skaggs, OF Lewis
county, is visiting friends and rel
atives here.
Henry FyfTe and Miss Mary
Skaggs were united in the holy
bonds OF matrimony Thursday ev-
ening by Rev, j. P. Ferguson. We
extend congratulations.
Willie Lyon, who has been at
work ON Big Sandy river, visited
home folks this week.
Your writer had the pleasure OF
visiting Cam Holbrook's school at
lower Keaton Friday and found
teacher and pupils all up to date.
Cam is bright young teacher and
has the interest of his work at
heart.
S. b. Terry, our merchant, has
a fine bunch OF hogs ready for the
Cincinnati market Two Friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
BUSsEYVILLE.

Garfield Berry, the twenty-year-
old son of Rule Berry, OF Adams,
died last Saturday night. He was
a victim OF typhoid fever, being
the fourth member OF the family
to take the disease. His agony
lasted about twenty-three days,
when death relieved him. The
other three parties are slowly i'm
proving. Deceased was an exem-
plary young man who sought and
found peace with God aud died In
the full faith OF a living triumph.
The surviving family have the
sympathy OF all.
Russell Workman, whose accl-
dental shooting and wounding we
mentioned last week, is not doing
so very well just now Amputa-
ton may be necessary yet,
Prois. Edmons and Harvey were
here last Monday night with a
magic lantern show; their enter
tainment was rather interesting.
Johnnie Thompson, while trying
to prevent his team from running
away, lost his place on the wag n
aud falling to the ground was run
over by the wagon, and so serious
~ Injured that he has not been
able TO be out this week. AT last
accounts hi was slowly improving,
W. ID. O'Neal, Sr., while visiting
friends on East Fork, two weeks
ago was taken sick, and has not, as
yet, been able 10 be brought home.
The last news was not very en-
couraging, but we hope there will
be no serious result. His daughter
Miss Lizzie is with him.
Married, at the residence OF the
BRIDES mother, the widow Laney,
on the 9TH, Mr.. Lon Workman,
to her daughter, Miss Lora, ages
20 and 10 years respectively.
Tn ey have the best wishes OF all
Buckskln Bess.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
DAVISVILLE.

Corn gathering and road work
ing is all the 60 nowadays go.
Wash Lemasters, the old time
mail carrier promptly visited this
Office Monday .. Britton and
Amos Davis spent Sunday at the
Head of Rock , i, Re. Scarberry is
hack home again -. Il. S, Castle
& Co, have moved their saw mill to
Wm.Sparks' on the head OF France
Greek. They have large set saw
and will not move back home
until up in the winter -. II. $.
Castle, who has been very poorly
for some time with pneumonia. is
slowly improving 49,. Mrs. Fl. S.
Castle is very sick w. j.
Davis was calling on NJ. A. Davis
Monday night IS. b. Nickells
went to Paintsville last week.
Uucle Tol.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
CHARLEY.


The election here passed off very
quietly. Business seems to be
progressing more actively than
over before in this part OF the
county -. Chilt Griffith, of Lo-
gan, W. Va, came down last week
on visit to home folks, aud pur-
chased from VIM. Chapman his
half of the j. b. Spencer farm, pay
ing 1000, 49,. Mrs. Roscoe Bur
ton, who has been confined to her
bed for quite awhile with typhoid
fever, is improving nicely. =. j..
ID. and Roscoe Burton came down
from Paintsville this week on busi-
ness ..,s Died, ON the Sth, the
wife OF Harvey Williams. She
was sitting in chair when she
passed away, Consumption was
the cause. The family has our
deepest sympathy ~ h m a S
Perry and family and j.. w.
/ O'Bryan and family will move
this week to Ohio. We are sorry
to have them leave us 80. War
rem Dean is visiting his brother
here -. John b. Pack has moved
near Kise Station. The Sunday
School has decided TO have q
, Christmas tree -. Revs. Collin:
and Borders will preach here
Monday night. j. ID. Burton
and wife were in Louisa thi;
week. We think we have one
among the finest choirs in oul
Sunday school in the county 80.
Nose Hickman Is moving from
Mead's Branch here into tn,
house with his father ln-law, JOIN
Pack, Sr, 80. Moore & Mead viii
move their saw mill here on Laf'
: Hays' farm soon to saw ties 70
David Spencer ..... There ar
several teams on the road hauling
lumber from Brushy. Blue Hawk
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
CI.IMATlC CURES.

The influence Of climatic conditions
in the cure q consumption is very much
overdrawn. The poor patient and the
rich patient, too, can do much better at
home by proper attention to food diges-
tion, and a regular use Of Germrn Syrup,
Free expectoration In the morning is
made certain by German Syrup, so is a
good nights rest and tn. absehce OF
that weakening cough an facilitating
night sweat, Restless nights and the eX.
haustion due to coughing, the ga-atest
danger and dread OF the consumgt iye,
can be prevented or stopped by taking
German Syrup liberally and regularly.
Should you be able to go to warmer
cline, you will find that ci the thousands
OF consumptiye, there, the few who are
benefited and regain strength are those
who use German Syrup. Trial bottles
= C; egnlar size, lie
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
NEW PREMIUM OFFER.
Big Sandy News VIII Distribute More
Gifts Amongst lis Subscribers.

On Feb. 25th, 1904, we will dis
tribute the following five premi-
ums:
|. Ludys'o or Geut's Fine Watch and
Chain.
2. Sewing Machine.
). Latest Webster's International
Dictionary, price $l2 90; or To-
vol. set Chas. Dickens works,
bound in cloth; or l2-vol. set
Sir Walter Scotts Waverly
novels.
1. One set each OF Rogers Bros,
silver knives, forks and tea
spoons.
3. Fancy $40 enameled iron clock
S-day.
A number Is given with each
dollar paid on subscription between
Aug. oath and the date above men
toned. The decision as to the five
persons who will receive the gifts
will then be reached by the same
plan that was used by the NEw'
in making the award OF tho fin,
gold watch last May. Pay up an,
take advantage OF this opportunit,
to get something for nothing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
VESSIE.

Mrs. Ed Queen is on the sick
list.
John Holbrook had a coon hunt
ing last Wednesday and his wife
had bean hulling at night. 1t
was largely attended and all re-
port good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Miller visit
ed friends in Ashland and Hunt
ington last week.
Jake Neal ST., moved to Ohio
last week. Blu French will move
into the house vacated by Mr..
Neal.
The new road up Miller Branch
is completed and open to the
public. 1t is a fine piece OF road,
Rev, j. H. Pence preached at
Trinity Sunday 10 very large
Audience. He preached a very
interesting sermon and the church
is well pleased with its new pastor
Bert Neal, OF Ratclltf, has moved
on V. b. Shortridge's place, the
house vacated by John Land.
V. B. Shortridge was in Catletts
burg the last Of the week.
Sykes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
IVORY.

Farmers are busy gathering
corn and making preparations for
"Old Grim Winter.". Team
sters are busy hauling ties and
lumber. They make good wages
and seem satisfied and contented.
-. Peyton Blackburn Is build.
ing an addition to his house which
adds much to comfort as well as
beauty. Tom Fraley is boss car
penter $50. Capt. Ira Hale Is
building him new house which,
when completed, will DO fine
piece OF carpenter work and pos
sess many modern conveniences.
George Fraley is chief carpenter.
-. Lacy Blackburn, after sever
al weeks OF typhoid fever, is able
to walk around -, Since the
nuptial feast, Charley Hale has
built new house on front street
and will soon be happily domiclled
therein Rev. and Mrs. Dave
Thompson, after a visit to friends
and relatives here, have returned
to Charleston, W. Va, where he
will enter on the duties OF his
church work. Mr.. Dave Moore,
of Matte, will begin work re-
pairing and remodeling Willie
Martin's house. Our town is GER
tainly booming, go, Since our
last communication there have
been several weddings In town
which We will now report: Lacy
Blackburn and Miss Emma Cur
Mute were the first, followed by
Charley Hale and Miss Annie
Black burn then came Lon Work
man and Miss Lora Laney, anC
last, but not least, Rev. Georg,
Thompson and Miss Alma Justice
They are all highly respected
young people and will, undoubted
ly succeed in life. Uncle Mix,
says "he likes to see the gOoC
work go on" 49,. Ell Gusley i
our leading horse trader and VII
Robinet our chief 'possum hunter
He says he will soon have fit.
dollars worth OF pelts for sale.
Oliver.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13

Maryland went so overwhelm.
ingly Democratic last week that
only seven counties gave Republi.
can majoritles, and the Legisla-
ture is almost solidly Democratic.
President Roosevelt took an active
part in the fight with the object
in view of discredi,ing Senator
German in the Democratic party.
AS the Senator was leading the
fight the President thought
the loss OF it would prevent his
nomination for the Presidency by
Democrats next year. But Mr..
German won gloriously over all
the odds andht looks as though he
is the logical man to head the
Democratic ticket next year. He
is one of the shrewdest, ablest and
most conservative men in the
party, leader who has often
shown his power in the United
States Senate. With only the
minority supporting him he has
several times forced the majority
to do as be directed. He has the
confidence OF the business men and
will be strong with them. In
party matters he has always been
regular and is therefore in good
standing. Roosevelt fears him, but
he will have enough to do to get
the Republican nomination for
himself, without trying to oictate
the Democratic nomination.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13

According to the returns as pub
lished, Breathitt county gave
about 800 less majority to Gov
Beckhsm last week than it did to
the other candidates on the ticket
That is easy to understand. The
Governors efforts to ferret out and
run down the assassination cases
in that county are very distasteful
to certain people out there. The
loss Of these votes was expected
all the time, hut this fact bad no
effect on the Governor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
CHESTNUT

Freddie and Harry Fannin, broth
ers, married Lou and Lizzie Van
hoose, sisters, on the 4th inst. AL
so, Frank Allen, OF Georges Creek,
and Gussle Brown, OF Paintsvllle,
were married on the 4th. The
above couples are all very proml.
nent young people and deserve the
highest praise.
Eliza Ward and family have NOV
cd here from w hitehouse.
Hettie Price, OF Two Mile, is Wis
itlng her grandma OF this vicinity
Leander Borders and family WIS.,
tied Frank Brown and family Sur
day.
Glen Borders is on the sick list.
l.. w. Borders and wife, Of Glass;
VILE, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. John Ward, who was re-
ported in our last letter to be very
low with consumption, died last
week.
Kirt Scaggs and wlfe,of Thacker,
w. Va, are visiting home folks
here.
Mrs. Miranda Preston, who has
had fever for some time, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Elias George, we are sorry
tl say, is no better.
Virgie Preston, OF Toms creek,
Is visiting her brother here.
A new letter box has been es-
tablished near here and is working
mIraculously.
Leonard Chllders and Dobblns,
OF Gallup, attended church here
Sunday.
Mastin Boyd, OF Thacker, Is Wis
ltlng on Chestnut.
Scdggs Bros. have increased their
stock OF goods.
Uncle Jack Childers. who owns II
store boat here, has now partner
now and will probably be welding
the yard stick to "llnish' In a few
days.
Samuel Murray, OF Lowmans. !
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13

The court OF Appeals has reyers-
ed the Martin Circuit Court In a
damage case OF Samuel Endicott
against the Triple State Natural
Gas and on Company,and remand
ing It to the court below for new
trial. Endicott is seeking TO r.
cover damages for injuries sus-
tanned by falling into an oxcava-
ton made on the streets OF the
town OF lnez.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13

1t was with much qualification
that the Democrats of the mount,
aims of Kentucky saw two Of their
number elected to serve in very
important places in the State gov
eminent for the next four years,
Hager and Hayes as Auditor and
Attorney General have been high
" honored and we believe will
in turn honor their State by faith
full, honest and efficient service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
LAWRENCE COUNTY.

The Lawrence county election
commissioners, James q. Lackey,
W. A. Copley and Jesse II. Cordle,
met last Friday ana made the
official count for Lawrence county.
The result shows very slight
changes from the report as pub
li-hod in the NEWS last week.
The official majorltles are;
Beckham, 100,
KDner, IS.
Waugh, 40
Sheridan, l22.
shannon, Ill.
Tho election officers In Falls
burg precinct failed 10 certify n.
y. iIaye1 votes, anl this reduced
his majority to 90.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-11-13
Democratic Ticket.

Kentucky's new State Board Of
Valuation is one of the most
thoroughly honest and capable it
has ever had. This board is one
OF the most important bodies in
the State. 1t is composed of the
Auditor, Secretary of State and
Treasurer. The members, there
fore, are Judge Wilbur Hager, IL.
V. McChesney and II. NJ. Bos-
worth.