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The Washington times., 1903-09-20
THE PEANUT TRADE IN WASHINGTON

niue packages Of them he realizes a
proht' II he has bought his supply at
me right figure. OF a few cents over
sl'SS. When he gets reckless and sells
TWO for five" his profits. Of course. are
h'tle above cost. unless he happens to
Dc selling an inferior grade of goods.
Inc peanut supply for Washington
GENES almost exclusively from Norfolk
OF Makeheld. Va. The peanuts are
grown In Westmoreiand county. Va. and
IL the northeastern part Of North Caro-
lima The supply is graded in the ware
houses at Norfolk and Wakefield These
factories buy them from the farmers. run
them through polishing process 70 make
the pods smooth. and put them I'D in
gunny-sacks Of 100 pounds each for the
trade. The wholesale merchants q,
Washington buy the sacks al prices
ranging from $50 70 s.. according To
the quality. The small. poorlv-roastea
KIND are known I'm the trade as picnic
peanuts, the next higher grade IL Y
l. Then come in order Jacks sne-
eial brand called The Capitol and the
Jumbo" the largest kind in the mar
ket- These cost at the wholesale house
IN Washington $3.50 a sack.
The peanuts are roasted at the Ubo1o-
sale places or by the vender. according
10 circumstances. The man with COR
ner fruit stand has a small heater gen
orally. where he roasts a haif-busheI or
Sc and sells them hot When OF good
quality and fresh from the oven the
nc 4c nj
when imperfectly roasted and allowed 10
stand for several days before being sold
a wholesale dealer said TO a Times re-
porter that II people would take the
ordinary peanuts. Il. X LIS or ''Jacks--
and put them in the oven for a few min
utes. until they were thoroughly heated
through, they would taste much better
He also said people fond OF them might
buy twenty-five or thirty pounds in the
green state and roast them in the kitchen
oven a little experience would enable
the housewife or the servant to prepare
a tin pan full OF them, around which the
family would delight to gather and eat
In the late evening before going to bed.
When well roasted. this authority de-
clsred. there was nothing 10 be feared
from the peanut. On the contrary. he
thought the eating OF a moderate guam
tity OF them would induce sleep and tend
70 general good health. The oil OF the
peonut, he declared. was one Of the best
digestives and nerve regulators known.
and he thought one of the best night
lunches was to be made out OF a dozen
peanuts. they being Of good quality and
properly prepared The evil results fol-
lowing the eating OF peanuts were where
people bought them OF grocers or fruit
vendors where they were only half
roasted and were OF inferior quality.
The scientific name OF the peanut is
"Arachls Hypogea-" II is not a nut al
all. but is a leguminous seed allied 70
the bean and pea. In different localities
80 is known as the ground nut. earth
nut, ground pea. goober, pindar. and
pistache de terre. In West Africa Il Is
known as the Mandubi. in the Malay
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
AFTERNOON TEA SANDWICHES

little sweet cream to moisten and salt
and paprika to season. Green olives are
also used In the same way Spread on
thin slices OF white or brown bread and
press together.
Nut and cheese sandwiches-Mix with
one roll OF Neufchatel cheese half a cup
full of chopped or pounded nuts. and
spread on slices OF rye. whole wheat.
graham or Boston brown bread. Al
monds. butternuts, pecans. or English
walnuts may be used
Nut and lg sandwiches-Chop English
walnuts fine and add to fig paste fill
ing made by chopping figs fine. adding
enough water 70 make a smooth paste.
and cooking slowly until OF a consist
ency TO spread. Flavor with a little
orange Juice. grated eancied orange peel.
or any other fruit Juice preferred. and
spread between very thin slices OF brown
bread cut In fanciful shape
Dyspeptic's sandwiches - Spread thin
slices OF gluten bread with peanut but
ter mixed with crisp. brown bread
crumbs.
Raw beef Misunderstanding raw steak
and onions very fine. season with salt
and pepper. and spread on brown bread.
Rose leaf sandwiches = Fiavor fresh
unsalted butter with rose by packing
In a closed Jar with layer Of rose
leaves and leaving overnight. Any fra
grant rose Will answer The next day
cut white bread into dainty strips OF
circles. spread with the perfumed but
ter, put one or two rose petals between
1.-THE slices, allowing the edges to show.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

EANUTSt Fresh roasted. Five
cents a bag" is the familiar
cry heard at the baseball park,
at Cabin John Bridge. and at tn /" -erminus
Cabin John Bridge, and at the terminus
of the car line at Chesapeake Junction
On the street occasionally will be seen
an old man OF a small boy with a bas-
ket full OF them, Offering peanuts at 5
cents a bag 10 those passing.
No doubt readers OF The Times have
wondered how these men could make a
living selling peanuts. and why. IL Ghera
was anything else to do. they pursue so
shiftless a vocation. little inquiry
made among these vendors, however.
will show that selling peanuts is a
business not to be despised. It is about
as renumerative as many kinds Of man
ual labor, and Just as respectable.
The reporter was surprised 10 learn
that two men stationed at the entrance
90 Geological Park, with wagon, cell
ing peanuts and popcorn. on a good ley
could make s. The good day. OF course.
would be Sunday with a crowd going
20 see the animals. II is a custom sor
nearly everybody 10 buy a bag OF pea
nuts on going into the park 10 eat while
making the rounds. and to feed to the
animals. Bushels OF them are sold
every day 10 frequenters at the park.
II Is also a mean fellow who will not
buy a bag OF peanuts TO eat on the way
20 Chesapeake Beach. or in seeing the
sights of Cabin John, especially IL he has
his girl with him. The parent, also.
with his boy or girl. according to cus-
tom. is touched" at these places for
the inevitable nickel for peanuts.
These sales. and the increasing habi.
on the part of the people 10 cat a bag
Of peanuts in the evening, has sweIIed
the peanut trade Of Washington 10
large proportions. The fruit-stand man
and the confectioners report large and
increasing trade in peanuts in several
parts OF the city, A good stand on
Connecticut Avenue sells upward OF 100
scent bags every day Most Of ,he
grocers keep a box OF peanuts 20 pro-
vide their customers. They are on sale
in the markets. and many are bought
there. As a relish and something 10
eat between meals the peanut affords
a palatable and nourishing food More
over. the habit of eating them grows Il
Is the easiest thing in the world 10 fan
into the notion OF munching a dozen or
more Of them in the evening, two hours
after dinner, even though they do leave
q brown" taste in the mouth in the
morning.
Peanuts well roasted. so that they
are brittle and easily masticated. are not
harmful. as many suppose. but are
nOurishing and healthful
Washington consumes on the average
1000 bags OF peanuts each month. the
value of which may be estimated az 50 a
bag wholesale. Each bag contains 100
pounds Of peanuts. The profit to the
vender is quite large, especially when
sold by the short quart at FIVE cents a
bag. When the push-cart man sells 100
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
IRVING NOT A FIXED STAR.

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Of
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he have
crossed the n a
Then will privilege
willing marine
the
when 1 am a hxedst sta
be the
in a few weeks perm locate in London
any lends r the ndertaker
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
SENATOR CLARKs BUTTER ROLL.

When Clark deprived temporarily of his the
exhibited
related which sgnihed that be
o
THE distance raysed rough but the
all others following closely
man
ehurned o their
s
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

friend who could make the hu-
morist forget his troubles. This
was Dan Beard. the artist. who
illustrated some Of Twain's
books.
Dan Beard. there is no tonic
that can equal the company Of
a cheerful man." said the hu-
morist as he entered the artists
studio.
All. but | have such a pleas
ant subject to work upon that
/ am not in need OF either man
or tonic for my cheerfulness,
retorted the artist.
Beg pardon. IT is that need
the tonic. and that Is why I am
here said Twain forlornly.
Then allow me to prescribe
a dose of your own medicine,
and Mark was handed copy OF
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

L"IS a far gustatorial CRY rom the
first recorded sandwich-a
hearty snack. put up for the
convenience of the redOubtaole hunting
earl whose name 1t bears, or even that
old familiar compound on the Cape May
Road whose charms a quarter Of cen
fury ago were daily heralded In the
stentorian announcement;
"A loaf of bread, half ham an q
Mound of butter, an all fer ten cents"
Chunks and ''gobbets,' eubieal
slices of bread and rounds of beef and
ham have retired, and dainty trifles that
at once whet and satisfy the appetite
have taken their place at the receipt OF
popular custom.
The bread today must be thin and
crustless; fresh. yet not too fresh; the
butter a marvel of sweetness; the fill
ing the most delectable compound that
epicurean taste can devise or culinary
skill compass.
Among the new sandwiches adapted to
various occasions and demands are the
following:
Lettuce sandwiehes-An entire leaf Of
lettuce is seldom used nowadays in
sandwich. Instead. the leaf is cut into
ribbons with scissors, put between thin
slices OF buttered white bread and sea-
soned with mayonnaise. French dress
ing or salt, as preferred. Lettuce should
always be erlsped 80 --f-~ and only
the heart '-G-
Cream We sand
s-Yiches-St, ives fine
and beat 1850 adding
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
DOCTOR Misunderstood CODY.

William Cody relating story which had
the Indians
frequently
feet"
after
his dstory
4 said the
had
other into peoples affairs he losft
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
GOOD STORIES TOLD ABOUT
PROMINENT PEOPLE YOU KNOW

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controversy between
enemies In menre
the
delivering his speech picked
honor
a %
Before the court could command responded:
there will be no occasion infection either
Of
in the Dainte
The Washington times., 1903-09-20


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The Introduction pleased oReI
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The Washington times., 1903-09-20
GENERAL MILES WIT.

From
him position
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
GARDENING A HUMoRIST.

The financial weighed on
his mind heavily tactf
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

enCampHent- KNEW ihdl ne hOulu not
desist until the place was found.
He called frequently. At the end OF
month the man wanted 20 know why he
was so unsuccessful in finding Govern
ment position.
=" Because you are in rut,' ! said.
happy that the moment had arrived
when l could rid myself OF his annoy
ance. In a rut" he exclaimed in aston
ishment. how could l get into rut
when / have not been working No.
but you've worked yourself into a rut
applying for position; I advise you TO
get out of IL and try some one else
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
WITTY RESPONSE OF LECTURER

A professor who acted as chairman
OF. a meeting at which the late Max
0'ReIl was to lecture. introduced the
Frenehman in the following manner:
Ladies and gentlemen. when We wish
to see ourselves as individuals we have
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
QUESTION FOR MIR wooLLEY.
Ballot Wants More Information

Ballot Wants More Information
 About Socialism. Editor Evening Democrat:
 Dear Sir: Will you be kind enough to publish the following questions for H. $. Woolley to answer, and also to thank him for the beautiful explana- ton given by him in your issue of the 2d, between raging and scientific social ism.
 Raging socialism is boomerang not worth considering.
 First If socialism is what your au- thorities and also your individual knowledge quote, that it will abolish all the ills of the present industrial sys- tenn, why do not the present great polit- ical parties make it an issue? Particu- 1arly the republican, the great friend of the workingman; or the democratic party the trust buster and also the friend of labor
 Second. Who are the socialists :? Are they recognized as a national or ganfzation? Is there a local club in this city? Where and when do they meet? BALLOT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
HEIlp FoR suPERIoR coURT.
Bond in seery Case is s1.5oo and in
 vanasse Case $500.

Clerk McMalnon again prosecuted at the session of the city court this mA inc. Judge Peasley occupied the bench. William Seery was sentenced to thirty days for drunkenness ana was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $1.500 on the charge or tampering with a switch belonging TO tha Connecticut Railway and Lighting co. Judge Peasley in fixing the bonds said that if Seery was proved guilty the nenaIty was three years 1n prison. Officer Keegan testified that on Mon, day night he went out East Main street towards Orange street about o'clock. Near Orange street a car was stalled Tn the crowd gathered near there was William Seery, who told the omcer fH,at he knew where the trouble was; that it was in the switch box on East Main street near the engine house. About 9 o'clock Officers Reagan and Mansfield were standing on East Main street this side of Dublin street, when a pistol shot was fired somewhere in the vicinity of the Brass City engine house. They started to walk in that direction and when they reached the corner of Dublin street Officer keegan saw three or four men standing near a pole of the trolley company and one man was given a boost up the pole and he turned the lever of the switch box Officer Keegan then made towards the crowd. and some persons told them to "Cheese it." The persons on the ground ran away; Seery dropped from khe pole to the sidewalk ana was im- mediately captured by Office Keegan. He told the officer that he hs climbed the pole to close the switch and to put the power on. Superintendent Wales explained the working of the switch ; box and said that if the one in question Is opened there is no power in that sec < lion of the trolley line from Hayden street to Dublin street Sergeant Pagan testified that he arrested the ac- nused in the court room yesterday for being drunk. Attorney Slavin moved El1p discharge owing to-the lack of evil Hence. but Judge Peasley found proba- bIe cause and bound him over to the Iuperior court.
 Joseph Vanasse of Madison street, a mason by trade, pleaded not guilty to he charge of breach of the peace in throwing stones at trolley car. Cap tain Wolff of Company A, First regi- ment and two corporals, testified to the effect that they were returning to Waterbury from Naugatuck on a troll Icy ear about 12 o'clock. Near the city corners q stone was thrown and win low broken. Three men were stand ng on street near by and ran when he stones were thrown. The soldiers yave chase. Vanesse went inside of a Tard and in the rear of a house on Elynn street. where he was captured Dy a soldier and arrested. Vanesses' ttory was to the effect that he was on his way home from meeting of so- sietv and he had gone down to Billy Kurten's for a glass of cider. He was 'eturning up South Main street when se met another man. They walked Hong together to city corners. where Me man left him. The next he knew
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
GUARDMAN SULLIvANS CASE.
Board of Safety Discussed Last Ngh-Deay in Getting His Release from Go G-supernumerary Police Men Must Notify Chief of Police when They Absent
 Themselves From Town,

Commissioner Lahey thought that it was violation of the city ordinance. There was more or less discussion when on the suggestion of Mayor Xiii duff action on the matter was deferred. 1t is probable that it was considered at an executive session of the board, held after the regular meeting.
 The following rule was passed by the board and will be added to the po- lice regulations: 'The supernumer- ary policemen, when leaving the city for a period of forty eight hours or more, shall notify the chief of police or acting chief, stating the length of | absence. They shall also inform the chief of any change in place of resi- dence''
 The resignation from the supernum- erary force of Thomas Cruess, who has removed to Chelsea, Mass, was read and accepted.
 The applications of Joseph Stevens of S47 East Mtrfn street for position on the supernumerary police force and | of Joseph Wall of 3S Sylvan avenue and Ovide Montambault of 324 South
 Main street for places on the call force of the fire department were received
 and placed on file MT Wall, who is
 first sergeant in Troop L, Fourth U.
 s. cavalry, is spending three months
 at his home here. He will not return to the army if he is appointed a call | man, but otherwise he will.
 A communication from c. A. Sackett, stating that he expected the city to Ir1kara afeSo< n demolished in q collision with a hose
 wagon December 30, was referred to a
 committee consisting of Commission CTS Taylor and Reeves
 Because they were reported by Cap
 tain Moore of the Burton street en- zine house, Charles Gallagher of En- zine Co No I and John Griffin of
 Hook and Ladder Go No 2 were cited to appear at the next meeting of the board to answer to charges of failing to respond to an alarm of fire January Is. The pay rolls were approved, in cluding $4250 for a policeman in Wa terville. In approving the latter bill | some of the members grew little sarcastic and expressed themselves as being doubtful if they had the power to approve such bill when they I haven't the power to appoint the off cer.
 A bill of $520.54 from J. W. Gaff- ney x Go for extra work on the Brook lyn engine house was approved and or dered paid
 Chief Egan stated that Officer Phe- Ian, who had his ankle injured two or three weeks ago while on duty and who has been laid LID since, had not complied with the regulations of the department in regard to notifying him. A bill of Dr Poore for medical attendance upon Officer Smith, who was injured while on duty, was or dered paid after some discussion The board went into executive session shortly afterwards. eThey drove about the city to see if there was much disturbance going on in connec- tion with the strike. Little disorder was seen or reported to them. While the present trouble continues the board will meet every night at 8 o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04

Is Eugene Sullivan, the popular quartermaster sergeant of Go G, C.. N. G., member of the supernumerary force of Waterbury or is he not? That is the question which has been agi- tating the minds of the members of the board of public safety for several weeks and has not as yet been deln- itely settled True, MT Sullivan was appointed to a position on the super numerary force on July 14 by the board, some of the members, perhaps all, of the board knowing that he was a member of the Connecticut National Guard. On July IS he was sworn in and on July 19 he applied for his dis charge from Captain Fitzpatrick of Go G. One or two members of the board are of the opinion that he is dis qualified from holding the position of supernumerary because when he was sworn in he took the oath of office, a part of which reads: That you are not subject to any of the disqualifica- tions from holding said office enuIner- ated in the charter of said city" Sec ton 31 of the city ordinances provides that no member of the police depart ment shall belong to any fire or mili- tary company. Mir Sullivan took the oath in good faith and thought Shat he was doing properly.
 As stated above, MT Sullivan a
 piled for his discharge July IS, but for some reason it was delayed. Both MT Sullivan and Captain D.. D. Fitz- patrick appeared before the meeting last night The captain said that it was true he had received the applica- ton for discharge on July IS. MT Sullivan was such an excellent quar- termaster sergeant that he did not wish to lose him before camp, so he left the application in his desk, intending to forward it to headquarters when he returned from camp. Tn the rush of business after camp he had forgotten the matter. If there were any blame to be attached to the matter it should all rest upon his shoulders and not up- on MT Sul1ivan's. He had forwarded the application to headquarters a few weeks ago, but MT Sullivan's discharge won't take place until March 1, as sixty days notice must elapse after the fling of the application at head quarters before a member can be hon orably discharged. The application was filed January 1. Tn the opinion of Captain Fitzpatrick Sullivan was still member of the militia, but he would not call upon him for any active service nor had he since camp. MT Sullivan stated that he was ignorant of the fact that he had no right to take the oath of office as a police officer while still a member of the militia. He knew he couldn't belong to both and he had never boasted he was member of both The members were in a quandary as to what action should be taken. All were of the opinion that the ordinance had been violated
 When Chief Egan was asked his opin- ion he said that it was the first case of the kind that had come to his no- tice, but the ordinance was very plain in the matter. Commissioners Beach said that personally he was sorry that such a condition of affairs should ex- ist, for MT Sullivan was a good man
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
NOTICE.

Pursuant to an order of the District Court of Waterbury, will sell at pub lie auction in the Clerks Office of the District Court of Waterbury on the 18th day of February, 1903, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, lot of land located in Waterbury and bounded and described as follows: North on Catherine Kelly or land formerly hers; eastpon estate of Keron Ney; south on passway and west on James Meehan, unless at or before said time the amount due on certain tax liens upon said land, with interest, cost and also all expenses in connection with this sale is paid.
 By order of Court,
 GEORGE H. FREEMAN, 2-4-7-11-14 Committee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
GAELIC LITERARY SOCIETY.
Will Give ar Evening of Music at City
 Hall Sunday

Will Give ar Evening of Music at City
 Hall Sunday.
 The Gaelic Literary society at q largely attended meeting held in their rooms last night, extended a unani- nous vote of thanks to the Central Labor union of this city for the action they took in postponing their benefit from February to February 15 so as not to conflict with the Gaelic concert next Sunday night. The society will hold it's first annual ''Feis Ceoil,n ' which is the Irish for Feast of Mu- sfc," in the City hall on next Sunday evening. The event is attracting more than usual interest because 1t is the first public entertainment of it's kind to be held, not only in Waterbury, but in the state of Connecticut. The program will include an attractive list of local talent, among whom might be mentioned Miss Delaney, Miss Cecilia Mdkiarty and Prof M. c. Donovan The principal out of, town contributors will be Mrs Helen O'Donnell of New York, the most eminent and accom- plished exponent of Irish music in America. She will deliver a brief lec- ture on Irish music, it's history, devel- opment and national characteristics, illustrated by q series of songs chosen as types of the melody of different periods. Many of the selections will be in the Irish tongue. She will be accompanied on the piano by her hus- band, Bernard O'Donnell, who has achieved distinction both as a leader and performer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04

a trolley car was passing; the man he had left was running ahd then he com menced to run. When asked why he did so he said he was afraid that the other man had done something and the soldiers would arrest him for what the other man had done. Probable cause was found and he was bound oevr to the superior court under bonds of $500.
 John P1falen, who was arrested yes terday afternoon by Officer Cavanaugh for being drunk and making insulting remarks to a woman, was fined $5 and costs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-04
Died Aged 115 Years.

STAMFORD, Ont, Feb. 4.-Mary Ann Mills, the oldest woman in Can ada, has just died at her home in Woodham. She was in her one hun dred and fifteenth year. having been born in the County of Fermanagh, Ire iand. on Oct. IS, 17SS. With her hus- band she came to Canada ia 1857. Up to within few months ago she was very bright and active.