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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
THE HAPPY FARMER.
The Earth is His, Per Telephone and
 Mail.

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 Sardanopalus, epicurean that he was, never had the things at his command that the farmer of these latter days brings to his table as if with 9 magic wand; and Nero, the absolute mon- arch, was never so autocratic and die tat0rlal. The farmer is the autoerat or aubocrats, the dictator of dictators, the king of kings, and his castle is his own. In these modern days, alDe1t his house and lands may be situated i've miles from any village, yet he lives right in the heart of the city. Does he want groceries or merchandise of any kind? He steps to his telephone and every merchant and grocery man in the village is at his command, and any one of them will hustle themselves into a terrible sweat in the endeavor to take anything from a spool of thread to a barrel of four to his castle in the very quickest time possible. They will even roll the flour into the store room and carefully take out the head of the barrel, and such is their great desire to please patrons they will stay and mix up the bread if they are asked to, and, should the autocratic patron desire it, I don't know but they would stay and build the fire and bake it. The farmer Is monarch of all he sur veys. Yea, he's more. He's not obliged to step off his own domain for any luxury he may want. Rival butchers will race horses to see which can get there first with pound of steak for his dinner. Everybody, doc tors, lawyers. merchants, are all at h1s beck and telephone call. Did say the farmer was independent? He is, rather, I should say. He's got the bulge on the broker. and candlestick maker and the whole caboodle. Has he something to sell? He neednt step out of his castle to do it. He simply sits at his desk. calls up various bust ness men and shrewdly finds out who will pay the biggest price and closes the bargain. If, he can't sell his pota- toes, he can snap his fingers at the rest of the world and eat them him. self. All prerogatives and every priv ilega are his. While the inhabitants of the village are compelled to go to the postofice 8 quarter or half mile distant for their mail, kind old, pater- nal Uncle Sam brings the farmers mail right to the farmers own door step. Does the farmers wife desire 3 new dress? A one-cent postal card dropped. in the little box at the door step will bring a package of samples. The selection made a P. O. order made out and mailed at her own door. and Uncle Sam will deliver the gown at the door forthwith. The king and queen need not stir from their castle to procure any necessity they may de- sire. I have said 1t. The modern farmer is the king of kings, the epicure of epiclireans the dictator. the auto crat. the absolute monarch of the whole world, the personification of in- dependence Happy farmer!P. D. in Litchf1eld Enquirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
A Novel Monument.

A novel and ingenious monument by Bartholdi to the aeronauts of the siege of Paris is to be erected in Montmartre or it's vicinity. It will stand about 60 feet high and be capped by balloon oi bronze and glass or transparent mica. It's diameter will be about ten feet, and inside there will be an electric lamp with 8 reflector, so that by night the monu- ment will be illuminated The balloon will be guided by symbolical figure of the genius of Paris, and under 1t a mother with her dying children will represent the city of Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06

about him nunicipal boards that will give Waterbury a thorough and suc- csssful business administration. His lack of knowledge about such matters can be more than offset by the men he names to fill the positions on the vari- ous boards. The Democrat congratu- lates MT Elton on his election by such 8 handsome majority. He is now the mayor elect of Waterbury, and when he takes the reins of government he deserves the hearty support of every loyal citizen, and we have no fear but what he will get 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06

A writer in Everybody's Magazine tells story of his experience in Wall street on Blue Thursday, as he calls it. It probably wasn't halt so blue as it was about 9 o'clock last evening fO- the local democrats. However, his story didn't concern elections. He says the market had been going up without check. It was a frequent say. ing that "any fool could make money in this market" Consequently, about all the lambs that ever gambolled around the ticker were in. Even the office boys were playing the bucket shops. Then out of a clear sky came the thunderbolt As Northern Pacific began to shoot ID that morning pan demonium broke loose. The wires were crazy with orders. No brain could keep track of the transactions, and the tape was forty minutes behind the sales. At 12 o'clock an elderly lady was assisted from her carriage and up the steps of the bank. Whats the price of U. s. Steel preferred? she asked, with white, strained face. ST" She would have fallen If her servant had not held her. She collected her self, and turned to go without any ap- peal for unavailing pity. But she said to her servant, as he supported her to the door, Jackson, am utterly and completely ruined; haven't a dollar to my name" The paying teller stood at his place firmly, but with ashen face. At 4 o'clock he said to me- quietly enough, T am done up, sir. went in with every cent had saved, and every dollar is wiped out. I'm going home now to make a clean breast of 1t to my wife, and we'll try to start all over again. It took us five years to save what I've lost in three hours I ought to have known better" Yet, all that wild day he had not made a single error in his counting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
FINGERS AND FORKS.
The Fork Was at First Regarded as 8
 Mark of Effeminacy.

4AS OEk " aS aG F lESI hS&aE6e1 stS
 Mark of Effeninacy.
 Everybody knows how, upon their first introduction. the most useful and agreeable acquisitions of domestic life run the risk of suppression be- cause of tho ridicule they encounter. Not much more than century ago no gentleman could carry an umbrei Ia through the streets of London with out 1ncurring the clamor and derision of the chair porters and hackney coachmen, who perceived that the in- novation threatened injury to their trade. As late as IT'S one John Mac Donald, a footman, who published his autobiography, states that. carrying in London a fine silk umbrella he had brought from Spain, he ''could not with any comfort to himself use it, the people calling out after him, 'Frenchman, why don't you get a coach ?'o
 The fork upon it's introduction was very similarly viewed by the British public. By the early dramatists, no- tably those of the times of James I and Charles I, the fork was consider ed as strange thing, evidencing af- fectation and effeminancy on the part of those employing it. Before the restoration there seems, indeed, to have been no general use of the fork. And stress was laid upon the diff culty of using it--the art had to be acquired; Englishmen were then as clumsy with their forks as they are now in plying Chinese chopsticks.
 England, however, was surpassed in opposition to the introduction of the fork by Italy and Germany, where certain uncIeanly saints actually preached against the innovation as ian insult on Providence not to touch our meals with our fingers" :" That proverbial saying that fingers were made before forks may probably be traced to British prejudice upon the subject.
 One does not like to think that Will liam Shakespeare never used a fork at dinner, or that beautiful Mary Queen of Scots was accustomed to tear her food with her fingers; yet that such was the case can scarcely be doubted. Tn the days of Queen Elizabeth a fork was such rarity that an English traveller of the period brought home with him a full description Of the instrument. The dinner table of the past must have looked unsightly enough owing to the untidy habits of the diners. They scattered on the cloth all their bones and scraps and parings. Presently a servant, with long wooden welding knife'' schoped the fragments into a basket called .svoider." It should be mentioned, however, that forks were not unknown in England even at a very early period. Traces of forks and spoons have even been found of the Anglo-Saxon era. But it seems clear that they were never em- ployed at this time to lift meat to the mouth; they were used only by the highest classes to eat fruit with at dessert or to take sopped bread or cake out of wine. They were articles of luxury made of costly materials, and oftentimes studded with jewels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
DO GOOD-IT PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that, Good deeds are better than real estate deeds-some of the latter are worth less. Act kindly and gently, show sympathy and lend a helpi"g le"d. You cannot possibly lose y it.R MoS
 men appreciate a kin dM ord ana sn- couragement more than substantial help. There are persons in this com- munity who might truthfully say: My good friend, cheer up. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid you of your cold, and there is no danger w1hatever from pneumonia sgS6en you uje that medicine. It al rvays cures, ! know 1t, for it has help- ad me out many tinne.V Sold by all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06

After most strenuous campaign the like of which Waterbury never before witnessed, the democratic party of this city was yesterday knocked out side the breastworks. It was a good, clean knockout, too, the only demo- crats that were left being those that couldn't possibly be supplanted by re- publicans. Only for this that and the other, of course the democrats would have won. Sure they would but they didn't, so cease repining. All sorts of excuses are being put forward to-day, and a telling of what should have been done, but it is too late now to remedy the matter, even if we knew what to apply. Undoubtedly the people were in just the right mood to believe that unless complete new set of officials were elected a hoodoo would strike the prosperity of the town and para lyze it beyond redemption. If anyone felt this way it was his bounden duty to try and head it off. But how fool ish all this is. We venture to say that if the officials chosen yesterday hold office long enough they will be kicked out as unceremoniously as were the men that were defeated yesterday. It is the way of politics. It always has been and it always will be, so there is no use in crying over split milk. All is not lost by any means. The defeated men will go on as be- fore, fghting the battle of life. and as- sist by word and advice their more successful rivals Every one admits that John F. Elton is capital go0M aallow and without doubt will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1903.

German and other foreign exhibitors are preparing to send their exhibits to the worlds fair by. all-water route, in- stead of by steamer to New York and then by rail to St Louis. Vessels of 2,5o0 tons burden, drawing about ff- teen feet of water, will be used. For several months in the year vessels of this size may easily ascend the Mis- sissippi river to St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06

Get a free sample of Chamberlain $ Stomach and Liver Tablets at any drug store They are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills. Then their use is mot followed by con- stipation as is often the case with pills. Regular size, 25c per box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
Relics or inc Past.

5idc by side in a ureenfeId (Mass) house is portion of shell exploded in Paris at the time of the commune insurrection, and one of the fossil foot prints made millions of years ago in mud which is now our red sandstone The species of bird which made the track is now extinct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06

No Umbrella sale we ever held can compete with this in point of quality and littleness of price. There are just 1,500 Umbrellas in the lot, which we have made up most advantageous ly. Fine Gloria Silk. Prices that hardly cover the cost of the material. All made with 8 ribs, sliding runner, steel frame, all sizes, all made strong, while they last at roc. Remember, we guarantee our Umbrellas to keep in repair free of charge for one year. YES, we repair Trunks in best man ner. We also have the best line of TRUNKS. BAGS and DRESS SUIT CASES at the lowest price in city. UM- BRELLA RECOVERING and RE- PAIRING with English Gloria from 45c up, warrantedfor best wear.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr.
 158 Bank st, opp Waterbury bank.
 Telephone 1892.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
Announcements. A
s4s WEST MAIN STREET.

To those who have communicated with me, relative to the purchase of my Kellogg street residence, and to others who are desirous of securing a fine home in this city, wish to state that shall be on deck here during ev- cry day of this week with the express purpose of selling this property, re. gardless of it's cost, and the first one wllo makes me any reasonable offer gets it. The house has IA airy and well lighted rooms and all excepting one are finished in hard woods; three baths and four fire places. See 'tad" in the For Sale Column of this paper. Z Telephone 7O4
 9-29-tf JAMES ". WASHBURNE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
one View of It.

s.Englishmen are forever saying that the sun meyer sets on the British em- pire' do you think of that?'
 1 s1 py say that because it's so
 6don they really ca1,tags
 ge sun sets or n0t saaIHgE ssr ss,I ss'sk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
The New York Tailoring Go

Have opened their new store at 130 North Main street, and beg to call your attention to their fine and large stock of domestic and imported wooIens. We are making up gentlemen's suits giy- ing perfect fit and first-class work manship. Suits are made from S15 up. Fine Trousers are made from $5 up.
 We make speciality of cleanins pressing and repairing, ,renovating every suit and making 1t look like new. Suits nressed. BOG; suits cleaned and pressed 7Sc: suits secured and pressed. S1 .51. trousers pressed, 15c.
 We also make Ladies' Suits ana par- ments in the latest styles and perfectly tailor made. Pressing. repairing ana dveing any ladies' garments. s11its skirts, is also one of our leading sne. cialties. Repairing done at haIf-prfce.
 Send postal and we will immediate. ly send boy to bring and return your clothes. done in first-class condition.
 Remember the address.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
1 PROF HoILFY

< Teaches every pupil so write q me fapid, business hand, in course of lg private lessons and no failures. AT kinds of pen work executed in tha highest degree of art.
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-06
The Ovster Season

The Oyster Season has opened. We are handling this season Rockaway, Blue Points and Providence River Oysters. We have also Open Large Long Clans and Es- callops and a large variety of Fish. See our Meat department.
 FULTON FISH MARKET.
 262 Cherry street. Phone PISA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
CAN GO" NOW
Was Formerly Robbed CT Her Energy
by Coffee.

The wife Of Virginia clergyman
1elis her coffee story thus: "One year
ago Was IL wreck, only able TO be l1p Il
part Of the time and dragging myself
around the house
My skin looked like q dead hickory
lear, no appetite, weight 1l2 pounds
no energy and | suffered most of Tie
t!me with most dreadful headaches or
nervous cilills or spasms and could NOT
bear the least excitement.
AT one time my left hand was draw,
TO my shoulder and for days could not
be moved away and ! had often laid for
to weeks under the care of our best
physicians. l had been like this for G
years and it seemed Il cure could not
be effected and l could get only tenn
rorary relief. Ny case was pronounced
nervousness but that was as far as we
could get
"All this time I had been a slave to
conee, thought | could not live without
drinking to cups day although my
husband used 20 beg me to give it up
and give Postum Il trial. hut | always
put him Off with % don't think III like
it, it will do me no good.
He was so persistent I finally de-
cided TO Try Postum, although | thought
the very idea of Il good coffee MADE
from cereals was absurd.
AT first / did not like ii so very well
but soon found it was nos boiled long
enough to make it good; after Il few
days the terrible headaches disappeared
and felt so full of energy ] was as
tonshcd. | grew to love Postum and
h rp mood II CT;
words can never express the good it has
done ne.
Il never know what it is to have a
headache. have not had nervous
attack for II months, now weigh 14-12,
my complexion is clear and my friends
say | never looked so well. I do not
suffer a days sickness and can do all
my homework. Just think that for s
years spent more than half my time i'll
bed, never able to keep up more than
few days at a time and all that suffer-
ing came from coffee.
MY restored health seems to me al
most miraculous but | know there Is
nothing miraculous about it. just COM
mon sense from giving up coffee and
giving Postum fair trial and l don't
hesitate TO tell my friends all about it.
Il have baby girl two years old who
for the past year has used Postum in
her bottle instead Of milk. She is a
large healthy child and if we give hcG
milk she will hand it back and cry for
Postum. My husband also has been
greatly benefited by Postum and now
adays We never have coffee in our house
but you will always find plenty OF
Postum III the pantry" Name given
by Postum Co. Battle Greek, Mich.
Look IN each package for a copy of
the famous little book, THE Road to
Wellyille.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
AN INSULT
Resented on the Instant by
Speaker Cannon.
Labor Man Attempts to Dictate as to
Committee Appointments.
Is Speedily Told to Get Out and to
Never Return.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Speaker Cannon,
resenting what he deemed an insult
from Herman j. Schulteis. chairman of
the National Legislative committee of
the knights of Labor. summarily or
dered Mr.. Schufeis from the Speakers
room at the Capitol, today, with the
parting in junction to the abor leader
never to darken his door again.
Mr.. Schulteis made his first call upon
the Speaker several days ago. with the
demand that Representative Livernash
of San Francisco, be made chairman
of the committee of labor and that
Representative Wynn of the same city
be made a member of that committee
AS both these men are members of the
minority, Mr.. Cannon explained to Mr..
Schulteis that their committee assign
ments would depend on the recommen-
dation of Representative Williams, the
minority floor leader, but that it would
be impossible to make Mr.. Livernash
chairman of the committee, as no
craftsmanship would go to the minority
When Mr.. Schultes appeared before
the Speaker, today, he announced in
what was taken by that official to be an
offensive manner that the labor COM
m!ttec had been packed He renewed
his demand that Mr.. Livernash be as
signed to this COMMITTEES, announcing
that he had defeated Mr.. Cannon for
ELECTION to the SD Congress and that
unless his request in this instance was
accorded, he would so into the Speak,
er's district in the next campaign.
Mr.. Schulteis did not have time to
finish telling the Speaker what he
would do to him at that time, as Mr..
Cannon at this point gave his peremp-
tory order for the mans election from
the room, stating as he did so that
there was no chance of the committee
being packed by Mr.. Schulteis.
Representative Livernash. tonight.
declared the story that Mr.. Schulteis
had any authority from him to make
any requests for committee assign
ments. Mr.. Livernash said that he had
no knowledge whatever of the incident
nor of Schulteis. not being acquainted
with the latter so far as he could recall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
MclNTOSH'S ARREST
Causes a Sensation in Tcrrio Trial
Matters Worth Investiuatinq.

SkoWhegan. Ne, Dec. 4-(Specal}.- -
One Of the mos: startling incidents il the
TclTo case thus far was the arrest OF
John Mcintosh. ore Of the States wit
rcsscs on the charge OF perjury which
was made. today. on the complaint Of
Henry Il. FORSYTH. also one Of the wit
nesscS in the case. MrlntoSh was ar
rai%ued in the afternoon before Judge
l@tcheld"r in tn" municipal court, the
Stlte being represented by Hon. Forrest
Goodwin and the respondent by +. r.
Dan.Orth. The respondent plead not gull
~, waived examination and was bound
over in the sum of $1,000 to the DcCrmOV:
term OF the supreme judicial court. Being
lnatlc to furnish the bonds he was con-
mtted.
When the new evidence in the Torrio
case was taken out Mcintosh claimed
that on March 20 Forsyth told him in
Berlin. n. H.. that Il young i'renrhran
had been Killed on the Misery tote road
and that he had SIP on him. Other i'm
pOrtant statements We're also given by
Mcintosh as having been given him by
forsyth.
Forsyth admits that he was in Berlin
March 20. but denies the conversation
with Mcintosh and also denies that he
was in ASquith on March Ii or that he
W as ever on the Misery tote road.
Perjury is very serious offence in n
murder case and the sentence is net less
than 10 years and may be life. SO this
with the close connection with the TerrO
case viii cause the trial of Mcintosh to
be watched with unusual interest