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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
MAKE MC.1- s.o FARMERS.
Women in Various Parts Of the Coun- try Who Have Taken Up Farm
 ing in Practical Way.

One of the interesting features of modern feminine industry is the extent to which women are following the latter day cry: Back to the land" Mrs Har- Tiet M. King has good right to her west ern title of .'cattle queen. for her ranch near San Antonio. Tex, is larger than many of those German principalities which have given monarchs to reigning houses of Europe. Her Santa Gertrude ranch is 90 miles long, and includes 100000 acres within it's barbed wire fences; 1t is nearly twice as large as Rhode Island. Two thousand employees care for it's 100,0 900 cattle and 50 ,0o0 sheep. The. income of the ranch is be- tween s300, ,000 and $400.000 year, and the owner laughed at the offer of cat tie syndicate to buy 1t for s$6,00o, ,00o a year or two ago. Mrs King is the per- so1al manager of this vast domain. The second great woman land owner of the west is Mrs. F, H. Kriesman, of St. Louis. Her L. s. ranch near Tascosa, Tex, is 80 miles square. Mrs. Kreisman under stands both the raising and selling of cattle, being practical woman and busi- ness woman.
 Miss Austin, San Francisco school teacher, starting with small vineyard near Fresno. was the pioneer in packing raisins In attractive form for the high class market She introduced a number of Improvements. both in the vineyard and the packing house The Washing ton navel orange industry of California sprang from the planting of trees from Brazil by Mrs. Tibbetts, of>Riverside and Mrs. E. O. Shields originated the pampas plume industry, which was for some years very profitable Mrs Shields ls a member of the state board of trade. and has a magnificent fruit farm of 250 acres in Sacramento valley, in which she began 20 years ago, 3 widow, with no capital except houseful of children. Miss Clara Wilbur. of New Haven, Conn, specializes on violets and carnations, and as she becomes better established intends to specialize on orchids and ether fragile and high-prieed blooms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Daz,ls, Star Jockey.
S. Louiis Youngsfer T. Nos0 tbe Idol of the Pattern a-
 Tuyf---Hfs Career.

The latest star in the thoroughbred racing Armament is Jockey Willie Da- wis. This little boy invaded the east a month ago, his ability as rider un- heralded and unsung. But during that space of time he has won more races for the number of mounts received than any of the crack Jockeys and is now the popular favorite among New York race goers.
 Davis can ride at less than ninety pounds. He has fine hands, nice seat in the saddle and displays excellent Judgment while piloting his horse in a race. In the estimation of Tod Sloane, the one time premier rider, Davis is the greatest jockey in the east. Davis displays rare patience while riding and never hustles or hurries his horses un- til they have settled down to their best stride.
 His services were offered to Newton Bennington for $7,OOO when he first came here, but since his great display of form the figure has jumped to $12,- GOO. Since his advent in the east Da- wis has completely overshadowed Jock Gy G1llOGDIduO, lHC 1OI1lGE 1AVOElGG, 11 the estimation Of all turfmen.
 It was reported recently at the Gravesend (New York track that Syd- ney Paget had made Davis an offer of big salary to ride for him next sea- son.
 Willie Harris, who holds the contract on the boy, is besieged with offers for the papers, and the bidders include some of the most prominent owners in the country.
 Thus far Harris has been able to re- fuse the princely figures that have been named, but it would not be sur prising to hear any day that he had decided to part with the contract.
 This is rapid rise for a lad who a year ago this time was driving a bakers wagon in St. Louis for q monthly salary that was about the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

same that he now receives for a mount in one race. How he came to be a rider is well worth the telling. One day his horse in the wagon with load of pies ran away. Davis was thrown Rrom the seat soon after the run had commenced, but he pluckily clung to the lines and was dragged about half a mile before the horse was stopped.
 When Davis was picked up he said ehat he was through driving and would try his hand in a racing stable. He drifted to New Orleans, and last win ter those who were in the Crescent City will remember young son of Ed Trotter who drove goat in the tnfield between races, much to the amuse- ment of the women in the grand stand. The attendant of the youngster and the goat was Davis. As Trotter did not have need of the boy's services in the stable, Davis drifted about, and finally 1t was learned that party had a contract on his services, but that the man holding the papers was in hard luck and had not paid the boy his wages.
 When the breakup of the meeting came Davis slowed away in the car of W. Harris and with this stable went to St. Louis. Tn the stable were Q couple of trick dogs, and these demand ed the boys attention. Harris grew fond of the lad and finally decided to give him chance. He sought out the man that held the contract, told him that his failure to pay the boy meant that the contract was null, but that if he would transfer the papers he would pay the wages due and as bonus give just $2o. The offer was accepted, and for this contract which cost just 8 twenty dollar bill an offer of $1OO00 was recently refused.
 Thus far Davis is very simple in his habits-that is, he has not drifted into the way Of diamonds, expensive clothes and late hours If he will keep to his present habits 1t will help lot to keep him in public favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21

the shoes and stockings and started down the street barefooted.
 Policeman Michael Horkans stood at the corner of Fifteenth and Curtis streets when he saw the young woman coming down the street. She was fol- lowed by big crowd and she was run- ming to escape. In her hand she car ried her shoes and stockings. Horkans attempted to find out what all the trouble was about, but the young woman disappeared in the Mining Exchange building.
 What did you do it for?" asked the policeman.
 T had no idea it would attract any attention" replied the young lady T had to get back here in hurry and I didn't want to ruin my shoes" On the desk in front of her were the shoes, a pair of white kids.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
The Fashionable Dog.

It is the tiny Pomeranian that is the fashionable dog now. Society women vie with each other to obtain the small est possible specimen. for the Smaller they are the more rare, and also the more expensive They are descended from the Eskimo dogs and have to be carefully reared amid the vagaries of our climate. Queen Alexandria is responsible for the present vogue for these tiny dogs. She has several of very fine breed. = Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
FEATuREs IN HARVARD.

Cambridge, Oct 21. - Harvard's football practice on Soldiers field yes terday afternoon was featured by the work of Brill. sthe big freshman, at zackIe, and of Randall, captain of the varsity nine. at end. Brill has been
 id up for two weeks from injuries
 sceived in taking his strength test. Malcolm Donald, the old coach, gave the big fellow lot of attention yes terday with the result that he opened up tremendous holes against the scrubs Through one of these Hanley made d fifty-yard run for a touch down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
THE PUGIL-ISTS.
COLOR LINE
 IS DRAWN
.Jeffries Positively Refuses to Meet Negro Johnson Young Corbett Has a Hard Campaign Ahead.

Jim Jeffries is out with a statement that under no circumstances will he deviate from his- determination not to meet negroes. Jeffries took this step in view of the challenge of Jack John son, the negro heavyweight, who wants to meet him. Johnson issued his def to the boilermaker after he knocked out Denver Ed Martin in less than two rounds the other night. Jeffries, who is now in the west, says: T do not care whether Johnson licks the Japan.
 csc army. have repeatedly declared that as long as am In the fighting business I will never make q match with black man. The negroes may come and the negroes may go, and some of the negroes may be excellent fighting men. Just tell the public that James J. Jeffries has made up his mind that he will never put on boxing gloves to give battle to 8 negro. l might have admitted Jack Johnson's ability as a pugilist had been at the ringside of his contest with Martin. l will go so far as to say that Johnson would be able to give a good account of himself were he in the ring with & man pounds and points better than the fellow he vanguarded the other night. But when Johnson applies to me for an engagement I will tell him in direct language to look for some one in his own class and color to give him a battle. I am against fighting black men first, last and all the time. Not because I am afraid-I leave that to the public to judge-but because have said l won't and intend to cling to my word. So that's all there is to 1t. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Our Golf Players won.

TORONTO, Ont, Oct 21.-The Unit ed States players scored an easy vic tory in the international golf match with Canada at the Lambton club links. The score was 53 to 5. All the ception of Miss Thomas, whom Mrs. Bolte defeated by 5. Miss Dick of Toronto won the driving competition, with a total of 4S5 yards in three drives. Tn the putting competition Miss Bishop. the United States cham pion, was first with 10 points.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
BAREFOOT TO SAVE SHOES
Pretty Denver Stenographer Creates Genuine Sensation When She
 Appears on Streets.

A pretty blond stenographer created sensation on Fifteenth street. Denver. Col, during a recent storm. She had gone out to lunch, and when she left the restaurant she saw that it would beSim- possible to return to an office in the Mining Exchange building, where she was employed. without damaging her new white low shoes and pair of fancy stockings So she deliberately removed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
NAVY IS UNsETTLED.

Annapolis, Oct 21.-The Navy coach es are now very unsettled as to the back field. Not only did Douglass, the best back. break his leg i'll the Princeton game on Saturday, but 1t developed yesterday, through the use of the X-ray that Root, another back, had sustained a fracture of the small bone Of the leg above the ankle. The two men are injured Il almost exactly the same manner, and neither will play during the present season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Rice Croouettes.

One-half cup rice, one-half cup boil- ing water, one and one-quarter cup nailk. one-half teaspoon salt, one-quar- ter cup crumbs, yolk two eggs, one ta- blespoon butter. Cook rice in boiling water ten minutes; then cook with milk and salt in double boiler till tender; add crumbs, eggs and butter Cool; shape: dip in crumbs; fry in deep fat.-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
THE GRIDIRON.
NO TEAM
 IN SHAPE
All The Big Colleges Are Changing and Rechang- ing Players - Unsettled are the Candidates.

New Haven, Oct 21.-In the battle yesterday afternoon between the var sfty and the college team that was open to the public after hard drill in secret practice, the college boys got a goal from the 'yarsity's 20 yard line, kicked by Werneken, a freshman from Detroit. All the varsity men were in the line, except Kinney, who had a days rest. The score at the end of the scrimmage was to in favor of the varsity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
CHANGES IN PRINCETON.

Princeton, Oct 21 -z Important changes were made in the Tigers line up yesterday. Little improvement was shown as result of the shake-up. It looks as if the coaches were having more trouble than usual in deciding on the best men. During the two halves of scrimmage the 'varsity's at Jacks were repulsed again and aga1n, and only toward the end Of the second half did the first team score.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Trotting at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 21.-Grace Bond, the Lexington Futurity winner, easily defeated field of five three year-old trotters in straight heats for the Kentucky Stock Farm stakes at the Driving park Grace Bond was always favorite and led Alta Axworthy, who was well played, throughout the race. Sphinx s. won the concluding heat of the 2:07 pace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Racing at Elsra Ridge.

{, KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 21.-Three favorites, two second choices and a long shot won at Elm Ridge. The feature event, handicap at one and a sixteenth miles, resulted in a victory for William Wright, who beat Prin- cess Tulane nose at the wire..as 4ai
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Anaherat Golfers Won.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. 21.-Am- herst won the New England intercol- legiate golf championship on the Springfield Country club course here. defeating Dartmouth. in the final round of the team match 8 to 4. Tn the previous round Dartmouth defeated Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8 to 6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Anne Davis at Delmar.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21.-Madoc and Im- boden were the winning favorites at Del1nar park. The feature event, a six furlong affair, went to Anne Davis, third choice Gay Lizette was second and Folies Bergeres, favorite, third. Imboden was heavily played to win the sixth race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
CORNELL HAS sHAKE-UP.

Ithaca, Oct 21.-As final move ill preparation for the Princeton game Coach Warner yesterday shook up the Cornell varsity eleven and several men landed in new places Cook, the star freshman tackle, was shifted to left guard, displacing Dana. Costello was put into Cooks place. Captain Lynah, on the defensive, will play right ilalfback.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
YOUNG coRBETrs CAMPAIGN.

Young Corbett is now on his way to California to start a busy f1stic cam paign. Everything has been arranged for his con emplated contest with Battling Nelson, who has been, making quite a name for himself in the ring lately. The mill is to take place next month in San Francisco before the Hayes Valley A. O., which means that boxing is to be continued in San Fran cisco after all. The details of the en- counter will not be known until Cor bett reaches his destination. After this fight Corbett will come east and take on Terry McGovern for six rounds at Philadelphia. This mill has been practically settled. McGoyern and Corbett will probably have it out during the first week in December, un- less Corbett should meet with an acci- dent. Following this fight Corbett will have Jabez White for an oppon- ent. The EngIishman has been com municated with and will depart for America before very long. Tn tackling Nelson Corbett has hard job before him. The former is one of the tough est propositions in the lightweight ranks today. But the Denver man is confident that he will win and will leave no stone unturned in order to get into the best possible fettle. Cor bett says that if the White bout falls through and he is successful over NeI- son he will immediately cast lines to secure an engagement with either Joe Cans or Jimmy Britt. Corbett was accompanied west by Harry Tuthill, who will act as second and trainert
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
A Good Time to Stop.

When you have said what you intended to say, stop: when you have written what you intended to write, stop. A prac- tice of this habit will render many after dinner speakers tolerable and many lit- erary persons readable yerbosity is the ruin of much that might otherwise be endured patiently Schsolmaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Longest Stairway.

The longest continuous stairway in the world is that which leads to the tow CT of the Philadelphia city hall. It has 698 steps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
HAMPSTEAD STAKES.
Merry Lark, Favorite, Won Feature
 at Jamaica.

@~a~&AAs SbOM NGe&NWEG
 at Jamaica.
 NEW YORK, Oct 21.-Merry Lark, favorite at II to 5, won the Hemp stead selling stakes, six furlongs, at Jamaica. D'Arkle made the running to the stretch, where Hildebrand brought Merry Lark through on the rail and won, driving, by head from Glenecho. Bank >was third, two lengths away.
 Canteen, in winning the third race, broke the track record for one mile and seventy yards by making the distance in 1:4S 3-5, which is one second faster than the previous time. Two favorites won. Jockey McCafferty was suspend ed for two days for running at the barrier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Fined for Kissing.

They don't kiss one another in Japan. This sounds strange, but 1t will surprise some readers to learn that at one time kissing was not allowed in England and people were heavily fined if caught at 1t!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
German Mediation Impossible.

German MesIAtAOm AmpOssApA0.
 COLOGNE, 4.t. 21.-In the course of a long article discussing the sub- ject of mediation between Russia and Japan the Cologne Gazette, which is regarded as the organ of the German office, says that even in it's most mod flied form proposal in the direction indicated would be regarded as an un- friendly act and that the state under taking it would incur grave i'll will fbarohv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
Quiet Town.

New Britain, Conn. with it's popula. ton of 30,000, gets along with two police. men by day and only one at night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
w ortE1 l linking
 Over

In tim may come when the credit fellows can afford to sell as low as U. 5. & Co It will be when money is no good. It will be when colIec- tors and bookkeepers work for nothing. It will be when there arc no bad debts IT WILL NOT BE UNTIL THEN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-10
Jones' Recitation.

Ladies and gentlemen" he began,
I'm going to give you a recitation.
thus. No, I mean The Village Rock
No. that isn't it. It's How the-tne
Blacksmith Kept the Bridge
mean it's-it's a thing by LongfelIow,
you know; that is, I think it was Ten
nyson!"
THE Boy Stood on the Burning
Deck" whispered Blake, loud enough
for him to hear.
-, Yes. that's it." went on Jones.
Then he fixed his eyes on a point in
the roof and blurted out in jerks and
starts, as the odd lines came before
him, the following effusion;
The boy stood on the burning deck
He-he stood upon his head,
Because his arms and legs were off,
So he waved his arms and said
My name is NorvaL On the Grampian
Hills
The village smithy stands;
The smith, Il mighty man, was-was
On the pitiless Goodwin Sands.
And by him SpOrted the green
His little granuchiid Wilhelmine,
The doctors had given him up, sir.
The darling Of our creWt
And-and the cheek of Argyll grew deadly
And all for that bit of blue.
And we rushed for the signal rockets.
And the good Abbot Of Aberbrothoclz
Then who will stand on either hand and
keep the bridge with me?
sails the wintry sea,
l, with two more to help me, will hold the
foe in play,
For I am to be Queen of the May, moth
er; I'm to be Queen of the May"
When it was all over. and the roars
of laughter had subsidized Jones
rushed off the stage and hid himself
for the rest of the evening And the
memory of his famous recitation is
still an evergreen one in the annals
of the schooI.-Tit-Bits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-10

The English are a music loving ma
ton, and love to hear music even
when going about their daily occupa-
lions, and so it is that the spires and
towers of her mighty cathedrals are
hung full of glorious bells. So fond
of bell ringing is Merrie England
that Handel once said the bell is her
national instrument 1t is not strange,
therefore, that we find this instrument
frequently adopted as a public sign
From early in the seventeenth century
Bell Inns were numerous in London.
In Knightrider streets there was an
old inn, the walls of which were pre-
faced with giant bell carved in bold
relief. The keystone had the initials
IN. T. A." and the date 1868. This
fine specimen is now in Guildhau., But
a little step away, in Carter Lane,
there was another Bell Inn, which has
the proud distinction of being the
hosiery from which Richard Quincy
wrote in 1898, to his Loving good
friend and countreyman, Mr.. Wilm
Shakespeare" the only letter address
ed to the Bard of Avon now known to
exist. The letter is preserved in STRAIT
ford, the home of the worlds greatest
poet. Not far away, again, there is a
modern Bell Tavern, place where it
is said that Dickens loved to go when
making notes for David Copperfield. :"
One of the most ancient and reputa-
BILE wholesale druggists in the city
while rebuilding on his old site, dug
out of the foundations of the ancient
house an old sign THE Bell and
Dragon" 1t had lain there for more
than two hundred years, having been
used on a prior building before the
disaster of the great fire, and had
fallen through into the general ruins
The popularity of the situation is that
the firm had adopted THE Bell
Dragon" as its trademark before the
discovery of this fire touched relic
This splendid old stone bass relief IS
jealousy preserved, and occupies
prominent place in the entrance OF the
Holborn branch of the firm St
Nicholas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-10
Big Toms Son.

Dolph Wilson, of Cane river. Yam
cey county, is in the city this week to
attend federal court and incidentally
to shake hands with his numerous
Asheville friends. Mr.. Wilson is a son
of big Tom" Wilson, and, like his
famous father. is a lover of the gun
and the rod. Mr.. Wilson has engaged
in many a bear hunt, and during his
forty-two years has killed eighty-five
of the grizzlies. Il killed eighty-five
Of the animals" said Mr.. Wilson to-
day. land there are plenty more in my
section of the country yet" Mr. Will
of his father, Big Tom Father is
rather feeble said he; The has about
given up the hunt. You know he is
now over so years old, and he can
not climb over the mountains after
the dogs any more. He still fishes a
great deal and enjoys the sport as well
as in his younger days"
In answer to questions by Sheriff
Reed. Mr.. Wilson said his father had
killed during his time III bears, a
record unequalled by any other
sportsman in the state.-CharIotte
IN. CD Observer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-10

A diminutive pickaninny, Juggling a
large basket, boarded a car westerns V
at Fremont and Jackson streets. Al
legheny. His clothes were threadbare.
but nevertheless clean, and though the
little fellow said nothing he Immediate
ly became the center of attraction. He
was so small that when he clambered
upon the platform it was necessary for
him to place his knee upon the first
step. A kind-hearted man took a firm
hold upon the collar of the boys coat
and gently lifted him, basket and all.
to his feet When asked for his fare
the infant replied: "Haint got none;
deed All hain't, mistah." Everybody
seemed to sympathize with this wee bit
of dark-skinned humanity, and within
three seconds his fare was paid and
several additional niclzels were tucked
into his pockets.
Then the conductor spake thusly:
you little rascal. I thought told you
never to get on this car again!' He
explained to the platform crowd that
the youngster does a rushing business
by carrying that basket and climbing
upon cars. He never asks for a cent,
but the moment he claims to be dead
busted is fare is invariably paid and
he generally gets some extra tips. He
does not ride far, but hops off and tries
his sly little game on another trolley
PittSburg Dispatch.