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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
JUST ONE WISH.


 All eur lives are some of longin'
 Some are longin' for their youth, Some for eyes that looked in their eyes, Eyes alight with love and truth; Some are longin' for the hilltops
 That the sun of youth did gild; But I'm lengin' for shortcake
 Like Aunt Esther used to build! For a great, big, thick. old shortcake. Like what she knew how to do; With the top crust brown an faky
 An the berries peekin' through Tween the upper crust and under
 Let them long for youth! I'll taks For myself another shortcake
 Like Aunt Esther used to makeA It must be just inspiration
 That helps people cook like that! Helps them mix the dough and knead it, An to slide it with a pat In the oven in the kitchen. An to know how long twill take Swear, I'm longin' for some shortcake Like Aunt Esther used to make! If g. fairy'tl sometime whisper:
 Here's three wishes, bud, fer you: Wish fer three things you want hardest An they'll ev'ry one come true, I'd say: "You keep two your own self; One is all care to take; Just one wish; give me some shortcaks Like Aunt Esther used to makei" --J. M. Lewis, In Houston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
REPTILE ON HIS ARM
perilous Adventure of Locomotive
 Engineer in Kentucky.
With Big RattIesnalxe COiIed About Him He Stuck to His Post and Then Steamed the Reptile
 to Death.

With big rattlesnake coiled around his left arm and his right hand grip ping the reptile just back of the head, which, spread agape, showed the pink forked tongue and the poison fangs that held certain and agonizing death, Engineer Johnnie Clark, of the Louis vile & Nashville railroad, guided his train over the Kentucky Central branch of the Louisville & Nashville. The brave engineer knew that to quit his post would mean a wreck and endanger the lives of the passengers, so be held the reptile at bay with one hand while he manipulated the lever with the other, despite the fact that the heavy coils of the reptile wound about his arm made it difficult for him to move. Final ly he brought the train safely to it's next station, and after stopping it put his dreaded companion to death in a unique manner.
 Clark was bringing No. Ii down from Paris to Rowland. Between Lancaster and Paint Lick are two tunnels, both located in a, remote and rocky section. Tn the high lodges and crags the rattle snake, or, as the scientist terms it, the crotalus herridus, makes its loathsome den.
 On Monday, week ago, a rattlesnake appreciaung the hygienic value of 8 sun bath, coiled itself on one of the rocks just above the longest tunnel Clark brought No. Il through, and just as his cab passed the snake, dislodged from it's post by the jar or having fallen in fright, landed in the cab. Seeking to escape, it ran up the reverse lever, and before Clark had realized it's presence, had coiled about the engineers left arm.
 It was fortunate for Clark that the reptile did not attempt at once to strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

If it had it would have meant the end of Clark and the probable destruction of the train. But the snake, after wrap ping around Clarks arm, swayed to and fro a moment, fixing it's stony eyes on the engineer. The coils frightened. the neck arched, the jaws slowly opened and Clark heard the buzz of the rattles.
 At that sound Clark realized that it was time to do something and gripped the snake just below the head with his free hand. t.as
 His first thought was to tear the rep tile off and throw it from the cab, but with one arm held by the snake and the other engaged with it's head he could not do this. His train was also jumping over the rails at rapid speed on a rough part of the road, and he knew he could not take any chances.
 Mile after mile sped by with Clark keeping off the snake and running his train. Rowland was near, and if he could reach the station and stop the train he would be able to finish the rat tier. The fireman, terror-stricken by the very sight of the rattler, was back on the tender, not daring to enter the cab.
 Rowland drew near and Clark re- versed the lever. The train slaclened it's speed and the engineer brought it to 2 stop at the station. The fireman leaped from the cab and fled.
 Then with his left hand Clark opened stop cock, while with his right hand he brought the snakes head into the steam that poured forth. The ugly body writhed as the snake, under the pain of it's execution, tried with all its strength to get away. But Clark, although his hand suffered some from the fiery stream, doggedly held on until the snakes writhings grew more and more feeble and finally ended.
 The rattler measures three feet six inches and had eight ratt1ers Clark took the body to Cincinnati, where he will have it mounted and hung in Su- perintendent Hoods office. The rattles will be used for watch charm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
GRID ACRES RECLAIMED.
Vast Section of Idaho to Be Opened for Settlement Because of New
 Irrigation Canal.

Seventy-dve thousand acres of arid land will be reclaimed and opened for settlemnet in Idaho as the result of a deal just made by an irrigation com pany. A big canal is to be constructed from the Snake river, about 12 miles above the town of Blackfoot, in Bing- ham county, and it will run southwest 58 miles. It terminates just below the American falls, Blaine county, where it discharges it's surplus water back into the Snake river.
 The country that will be traversed by the canal is considered one of the most fertile valleys along the river, and for years has been an object of envy to agriculturists. The canal will be 85 feet wide a. the top, 50 feet wide at the bottom, and capable of carrying six feet of water, river in itself It will have the capacity of irrigating 75,000 acres of land.
 Ten thousand acres of school land will be watered under contracts made by the company with the state of Idaho. The Snake river has a watershed of over 10000 square miles At the time when the greatest amount of water is required for irrigation purposes there is the greatest amount of water avail able When the river is the lowest there is five times more water availa- ble at the point of diversion than can be carried in the canal. The amount of water appropriated, if placed upon the land at one time, Is sufficient in quantity to cover the entire tract to 8 depth of over six feet.
 Policemen of the Seas.
 Revenue cutters are the policemen of the high seas. They have regular beats to patrol along the coast, looking for vessels in distress, suppressing smuggling, illicit seal hunting and mutinies. They also enforce quarantine regulations, examine ships papers, supply lighthouses, and act as life sav- CTS, ambulance corps, fire department and messenger boys generally, for the government, at sea. The first revenue cutters were built at the order of Alex ander Hamilton, when he was secretary of the treasury, and, except in war times, when they are subject to the au- thority of the navy, they are still under | Treasury department orders. Strange to say, however, it is in times of peace that revenue cutters fight their hardest battles. They save many lives, and property that is estimated at many mill lions yearly. Their name gives little idea of the great and varied service they render the country .N. Y. Trib- ina
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


 Sealed proposals for laying water mains in Seymour and Ashley streets, Sylvan avenue and Bunker Hill road, will be received by the board of pulp lie works until 8 o'clock p. m., Tues day, August Il, 1903.
 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders and accompanied by certified check for $20O, made paya- ble to the order of the comptroller of the city of Waterbury, as security for the execution of the contract within the time specified in this notice, in case the bid is accepted
 The board reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids if deemed for the interest of the city. The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board
 Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank form of pro- posal and bond may be obtained, with all available information, by intending bidders applying in person at No 9 Leavenworth street. By order of the Board of Public Works.
 R. A/CAIRNs, S-4-8-1O ~ City Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
After the Funeral.

A Japanese Buddhist dignitary was buried few weeks ago. The police made the following terse return of the side issues of the ceremony: Three hundred and eleven injuries, 75 faint ing, 121 thefts, 374 pickpockets cap- tured, 1,021 articles lost. Seventy-nine people fell into creeks or ditches.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
National Museum Meteorites.

More than 300 meteorites from outer space are seen in the National museum, at Washington, their range in weight being from few ounces to 5000 pounds. The monster one is roughened from it's surface, being melted by fric- tion with the earth's atmosphere. One weighing 1,400 pounds is almost pure iron. Precious metals are not found in these aerial excursionists, but micro scopic diamonds are sometimes formed by combustion with the earth's atmos- phere. They are made up from iron, nickel, sulphur, carbon, phosphorus oxygen, silicon, magnesium, aluminium and calcium
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
). LittIejOhn & O., Cor BANK and GRAND Sts
 l able 
 Linen,
 >
When in Need of Table Linen Look
 Over Our Stock.

Only reliable goods, large in assort- ment and choice in patterns.
 The value is equal to that offered by any house in the city, and better than most. By way of introduction we offer this week: soc Damasks for .... ......... 35c 75c Damasks for ..... A9c s1 co Damasks for .............. 69c SIPS Dana sks for .............. see
 The latch string is out and we bid you welcome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
wnnId Re Buried at sen.

Admiral Sir Harry Keppel, the fa- ther of the British fleet" has begun his ninety fifth year. The venerable officer is sailor by instinct, and has often declared that he hopes to die ana be bur- jed at sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
nIsTR1cT OF WATERBURY, s. Probate

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate 1 Court Aug 10, 1908
 Estate of William T. Disley, late of Water bury in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Marian I. Disley, wife of said deceased, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears 1t is ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at bhe Probate office in Nater- bury in said District. on the 12th day of Aug. A. D., 1908, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appltca- tion and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time In some news paper having circulation in said district.
 Robert A. Lowe, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

ElOUND-The right place to get good IL breakfast dinner or supper without going too deep into your pantaloons. Only 2oc for dinner. or six dinner tickets for $i. Only i5c for a good breakfast or supper. You can order your dinner to be ready at any hour you wish and you twill get it on the dot. Averys Restaurant, South Main street, opposite Union. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned wish to thank our neighbors and friends for beau tiful floral tributes at the funeral of Mrs Ann Riley, and especially the em> ployes of the American Ring Go.
 LUKE RIPLEY AND FAMILY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

no YOU want truss If so go to Water -D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

N7ANTED-Repairingj of all kinds; Bi- W cycles, Cash Registers, Typewriters. Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

WANTED-To sell 200 unredeemed
 " Watches in solid gold, silver and filled cases with Waltham and Elgin works. Also large variety of diamond rings. All kinds of jewelry, musical tn-. struments, firearms, etc. All goods sold with a written guarantee. Also wanted to loan money on diamonds, jewelry and all kinds personal property at easy rates. Bus street,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

EOR SALE - Household furniture. in I good condition; Iron Bed, Dining Table, Couch, Carpets, Kit Range, etc. Call at 32 Abbott Ave-, first floor. right hand door. 8-lO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

NOR SALE-The Salvation Army wood N yard are now in position to sell the best hard coal in any quantity at the lowest price. Telephone 4O5-5. PIP Meadow St. 6-1O-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10
,1> PENNY A WORD ADVS. >l~>

NOR SALE-Several good tables and I some office furniture, with desk. Fl. c. Post. Waterbury Business College.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

NOR SALE-1o Barrels of cider, Address Il Charles De Bishop. Waterbury, Conn.,, or call on premises. Bucks Hill, Perkins ave. s-a-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

TyOR RENT-Furnished room, for men I only. Apply at 38 ScoviH street
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

WANTED-The people ot Waterbury and
 " vicinity to know that they can got their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby, l72 South Main street, at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches, clocks and jewelry always on hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

FoR sALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas + at very low prices. Trunks and Um- brellas repaired All work guaranteed. 57 East Main street, next to Immaculate Con- ception church. 8-8.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

EOUND--A bird dog; owner can have L same by proving property and paying for this adv. J. Horgan, New St. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-10

OST-A fox terrier pup, white with brown A spot. Strayed away from GA Leaven- worth Street. Liberal reward on returning dog to that number s-S-tf
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-31
Randolph Continued.

Edwin Young is confined to the house
by illness.
Miss June Fassett has gone to Brandon
to work in an overall factory.
John Chase, who was home for Christ
mas, went back to Boston Monday.
Harry and Miss Edith Marcott have
gone to Dedham, Mass, leaving Monday.
Mrs. II. G. Cole came Tuesday from Bos-
ton to visit her sister, Mrs. T. j. Adams,
and other relatives.
Elton Fish OF Richmond has been visit
ing his school friends in Randolph this
week.
+. q. Webster OF Burlington was with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Webster,
from Friday until Monday.
A. l.. Newton arrived, last week to pass
the holiday vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newton.
| Mrs. A. Dumas and son, Louis, came
home yesterday from a holiday visit to
Mrs. Dumas daughter in Montpelier.
Jesse Blodgett is taking a weeks vaca-
tion from his Photographic work in
Northfeld, to which he will return Mon
day.
| Mrs. William Pitkin was in Sharon
Monday and Tuesday, called there by the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs. George
Brown.
J. f. Hobart returned last Thursday
| from Bristol. n. H., where he had been
assisting for a few days in the express
| business.
Charles B. Chedel OF the Dartmouth
Medical school and a college friend, Mr..
Morse, were at n. w. McColiom's the first
OF the week.
Miss winnifred Mann was down from
l 10 o.
vacation, returning TO her school work
Sunday night.
Miss Gertrude II. Chambers, who had
been guest since Christmas Of her sister,
Mrs. w. r. Pand, returned Tuesday to
her home in Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Buck had as Christ
mas guests Mr.. Bucks mother and broth
er, Mrs. A. ID. and +. Il. Buck OF Lebanon,
n. H., who staid until Monday.
I +. l.. Parsons, in turning around at the
| Bowen place below mis- farm TUESDAY morn
ing, ran onto a small stick frozen in the
ice and tipped over. He was thrown out
and broke TIE bone of his leg near the hip.
Miss Carrie Sault, who has position as
stenographer with the Vermont Farm
Machine company at Bellows Falls. was
here for a few days last week, returning
Monday. Her brother, Leon Sault, from
the University of Vermont, is among the
vaeationists in town.
Miss Bessie Bliss, no finished working
for the Earl B4king company in order to
teach school in BrantrCe, was taken sick
with appendicitis and Obliged to give uu
her school. She rs now very much better
and able to be out. Her place at the bak-
cry is supplied by Miss Cora Hclbrook.
The circulation OF books from the Kim
ball Public library in this village and the
Center during December has been 1913, a
daily average OF 6 1921. OF the total
number. IL were class books, 255 juveniles
ana 81 fiction. For the six months, from
July to January ], the circulation was
1854.
Randolph Lodge, No. As. j. O. o. F., al
its annual meeting held Monday evening.
elected the following officers N. G.. A.
| y. Hayes; Y. g., G.. +. Hutchinson; Sec.
A. J. Huse; Treas. j. p. Cleveland. These
officers, with the sppoiniIve ones, will be
installed at the regular meeting next
Monday evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-31
WANTED FOR SALE, ETC.

stop that hack at Bryan's, Zoe.
White Pine Cough Syrup at Bryan.s zoe'
Drew Is ready to shoe sleds and sleighs.
To RENT: small tenement.
J. W. GABRIELLE.
FOR sALE:-Two farrow cows.
VICTOR A. GRANT.
FOR sALE.-one new, handmade sleigh.
3w ISAAC NEWioN'
P.D. Chatield has Chester White snotes
for sale.
and meat +. \. JERD.
B.F. Kicker viii pay &c. for hens and
chickens taken in Monday morning.
For SkIE.-B Berkshire pigs and shoats.
Grade pigs cheap. H.GIFFoRD, East Bethel
Fannie NJ. Crandall, teacher in voice,
Mondays, Tuesdays, at Mrs. TewksDury 8
Losr:-Eye glasses near D. II. Morse's.
Please leave at this Office. y. r. CONNOLLY
FOR sALE:-A pair yearling steers and
DIX ). CAMP, East Randolph, Vt. :
For sALE:-My estate on Randolph
avenue on easy terms.
ID. E.GoDING,7 Kneeland st. Maiden, Mass
We are prepared TO do custom butcher
ing, pickle hams, make sausage, etc;
+. \. JERD
For sALE:-Boiled cider, apples, cider
vinegar and cider jelly. -,
II VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR MARKET.
Flour, bran, mixed feed, middlings,
cotton seed meal, chicken wheat ana ho-
Nut. 4w A. u. FISH
WANTED Nice new mich cows, hogs.
sheep andlambs, all kinds fat cattle ant
Gamers cattle. II Il. Z. HATCH.
Go to c. W. Proper, Dudley St, for car
rage and sleigh repairing, saw hlmgi etc.
All work guaranteed. u
FOR SAIE.--Pr. dark bay horses six and
seven yrs. old. weight 2G1, kind and gem
tie good workers. 8ox3O, Randolph CIR. u
FOR -Well-established business
in Pandolph. Small capital required
Address p. o. Box 2il, Randolph.
Laundry will be collected Monday ard
Tuesday and returned Friday or Saturday
morning. Good work guaranteed.
ID. II. HART.
For ADOPTION bright, healthy baby
how nine months old. Call on or address
Mrs. II. Loomis, professional nurse, East
Brookiield, VI. 4W
WANTED BY a young woman, position
as housekeeDer for young or middle-aged
widower address NJ. 1. A., North Hart
land, VI, Box SO.
Hotel to rent in Braintree, with six acres
land good barn. running water at house
and barn, five minutes walk from store,
postofiice and depot. Party can take
possession the first OF January, 1901, For
further particulars enquire of Mrs. Paul
Wagner, Bfaintree, VT 5w
Golden 1 I'd bull for sale. Sire Golden
Grand (imp.), dam Sadie Marigold, butter
test ~ lbs. in Z days when 3 years old.
TO avoid in breeding this bull is offered
for sale. doubt If there is better stock
bull in the state.
c. p. TEACHER, No. Pomtret, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-31
Church Notes.


Rev. George II. Watt will preach in the
Baptist church Sunday morning.
The subject OF the Bible lesson at the
Christian Science chapel for next Sunday
is "Life."
There will be mass at the Roman Catho-
lie church New Years. day at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon.
The Standard Bearers of M. f. church
will meet with Mrs. q. o. Howe Saturday,
Jan. 2, 1901, at 3 p. m.
There will be union service at M. f.
church Sunday evening at 7:30, With SER
mon by Rev. W. M. Newton.
Subject of weeks lesson at the Christian
church will be Japan and Russia" SER
mon, "A New Years Message"
The subject of Rev. F. G. Painey's SER
mon at the NJ. f. church next Sunday
morning will be "The Christians Mis-
1ion."
The Lords Supper viii be observed at
the Cong1 church next Sunday morning,
after short New Years sermon by the
pastor.
AT St. Johns church next Sunday SER
vice will be held at 4 O'Clock in the after
noon. There viii be no morning service.
All are invited to the afternoon service.
The annual meeting and roll call of the
Cong1 church will be held Friday even
ing, Jan. !. Supper will be served at 6
o'clock, to which all who attend the SER
vices of the church and their families are
invited. This will be followed by the
business meeting with the reports cd
elections. and then the roll will be called,
to which each will respond Wan q
verse of Scripture. A full attendance IL
earnestly desired. Those unable to be
present should send their responses.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-31
Notlce.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Randolph National bank of Ran
dolph, VT, viii be held at their banking
rooms on Tuesday, Jan. u, 1904, at
o'clock p. m. for the election OF directors
for the ensuing year. 6w
o. B. COPELAND, Cashier.
Randolph, VT, Dec. 10, 1908.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-31
A Gard.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer n. Bean wish to ex-
press their gIlteful sense OF the many
Sindnesses they are continually receiving
at the hands of neighbors and friends in
the long and painful illness of Mr.. Bean,
and also to ext End their thanks for the
sum OF money which he received as a
Christmas gift.
The Nome nugget., 1903-02-11
NORTHERN .x NEWS x

Second pay, running S20 to $35 to the bucket, has bean struck on No. Eldo- rado, in the klondike. This claim ad- joins No. 3A, on which the first sec ond bedrock pay was found in the camp. The second pay on No. Is in the muck at depth of 45 feet, and well below the first pay streak. The bed of the original first pay streak on the claim is l6 feet below the surface.
 Word reached Dawson from Chilcat that d party of Is Indians, while fishing through the ice. were drowned on Nov. 20 A heavy storm broke the ice and escape was impossible. All went down before help could reach them.
 The last house of Dyea was shipped to Skagway, recently, as old lumber. Nothing now remains at D!ea but Il few tumbled down shacks.
 \ building boom has struck Haines, Alaska. on account of the United States army post site there. The thermUme- jcr dropped to zero on Nov. 2S.
 The Juneau city council has fixed the tax rate at eight mllls on the dollar oi valuation. This rate is 20 per cent. be- low tue maximum limit required by law.
 The Pacific Coast Steamship Co.,, on Dec. ?, paid into court at Juneau over 400 licen-e money for conducting q harf. This seems to be concession that the appeal o; the Treadwell com pauy as 10 it's wharf, will be lost.
 A quartz strike has been made near the head of Chicken creek. Alaska. Gold is said to be found in large quan- titles in quartz stringers, while the slate and porphyry all contain gold. The extent of the strike is not known. Assays. it is alleged. run from $l0O to slO, 600 to the ton. Twenty feet is the deepest shaft sunk so far, with the ore getting richer as depth is attained.
 A big shipment of 1000 pounds of ore from White Pass City, Alaska, was made recently to the Tacoma shelter. Tine ore looks like T big thing, and if il proves all it promises, will he q boon tC ! SkagwaY.