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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
OAkYILLE HAPPENINGS

Tn an uninteresting game of base ball on the Pin Shop diamond Satur- day afternoon the Oakville Co team defeated the Brooklyn Athletic club nine by the score of Il to 10.
 There will be a special meeting of the Oakville Social club on Friday evening to complete arrangements for their clambake.
 Carl, the little son of MT and Mrs A. 0. Becker, who broke one of his legs few days ago, is doing very nicely.
 Miss Mabel Carley of Cheshire, who at one time resided in the village, was calling on friends here Saturday.
 George A. Smith of Wood street spent Saturday in Derby.
 The Rev A R. Lutz, pastor Of the Union Congregations church, has re turned from visit at Stroudsburg Pa.
 James E. Mackin of Providence, R T., Is visiting has family on Davis street for a few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
GERMAN ASPARAGUS
ITS CULTIVATION A PROFITABLE INDUSTRY IN THE EMPIRE.
How the Plants Are Cultivated . Should Be Replanted Every
 Twelve Years-Looge, Sandy Soil Is Needed.

Tfe raising of asparagus for export, as well as for domestic use, is an indus try of considerable importance in parts of Germany. It is confined chiefly to certain localities of North Germany and parts of Baden. In Baden much atten- tion is given to the industry, and the asparagus is said to be superior in quail ity to that grown in other parts of the empire.
 The soil in which asparagus is raised in Baden is the sandy loarn common in the upper Rhine valley, If well ma nured, this soil also produces good crops of potatoes. sugar beets, hops and cereals
 For asparagus raising the land is first very thoroughly manured and the roots five feet h rows about the same dis tance apart. For the first three or four years no crop is harvested; the land Is kept clear of weeds and we'll culti- yated, and is fertiIized with stable manure in preference to commercial fertilizers, although tlsse are used 10 some extent. During these three or four years the ground is kept billed up around the pla1ts with a hoe, and the shoots are cut back until 8 considerable bunch of strong roots forms at each hill with fbers running in every direc- dion, meeting those from adjoining hills.
 A fair crop can generally beharwested the fourth year. As soon as the ground is in condition to work in the spring the process of milling up the earth around each bunch of plants begins. This Is done with hoes. and each row now shows 8 succession of small mounds from 10 to 1G inches high, with base | yard or more in diameter and with the Bop dattened 60 a surface fperhaps half &hzs diameter.
 h the first warm days of fApFiIthenew shoots begin to appear, just breaking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
Starting a Race in Missoura.

The starter of the running races at Joplin is a big, black negro. He has created much amusement in getting the horses off.
 A half dozen or more attempts were made. when the negro's patience be- came exhausted. Most of the jockeys were negroes. and as final warning to one who persisted In snapping the rubber before the others were ready he said: 'Nigger, if you does dat agaln TN come out dar and knock you of dat hoss," and he exhibited a good sized stick attached to the end of a rope, which he commenced to unwind The exhibit of the stick had its ef- fect.Joplin News-Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
Definition of an Orphan.


 The word orphan occurred in the Sunday school lesson Miss Ida V. Stamps asked if any of the little boys in the class knew what an orphan was. There was no response. Thinking to help the little fellows to search out the right answer, Miss Stemps. the teacher. said:
 Why. children. I'm an orphan; now, can't you tell me what an orphan is?"
 Up went the hand of little boy.
 "AM right, Johnnie said the teacher, that's a good boy. You tell us what an orphan is.
 An orphan, z replied the little fellow, without the slightest hint of a smile and with deep earnestness. "an orphan is a young lady what wants to get married and can't. ."-LAppincott's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
WATERFOWL JOTTINCS

q 4s j ! E
 The Watertown baseball team wene to Naterville Saturday where de-. feat was suffered, the score being s to 4. Ncran and Saellraan made up the battery for the home team and the battery for the home team and did good work. Several batted balls which should have been easy outs to Keilty, the right fielder, went for hits on account of very poor iudg- ment The locals led the Waterville boys up to the fourth inning, but then seven runs were scored by Wa terville, giving them safe lead which they held to the end of the game.
 The Old Shop team was defeated again Saturday by the New shop to the tune of Il to 6.
 The Misses Mary and Kate O'NeiH, who have been spending vacation in Coledale, Pa, have returned home
 William Hard former resident of this place, was in town yesterday.
 John flaming has purchased a new hunting dog with which he ex- poets to catch a large number of 'coons this fall
 Mrs Homer Barlow has been con- fined with illness for the past week.
 E. N. Zeidler, who has been i'll for the past week, is somewhat improved
 Armgoni & Brother, the contractors at work on the new road, expect to finish their work here this week.
 Miss Shannahan of Waterbury was the guest of Miss Margaret Dunn yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
NUGGETS.

Roy Wheeler is acting as messenger boy at the local telegraph station while Messenger Peck is away on his vacation.
 The members of the Y. M. c. I. left this morning for Harrison's Beach, where they will spend two weeks vacation.
 Mr and Mrs O. G. Baxter of Rub Der avenue spent Sunday at the shore.
 The Misses Margueretta and Annie Lane of Oak street are spending a two weeks vacation with relatives in New Haven.
 William Lutz of Union City is visit ing relatives in New York.
 The sisters of mercy left Saturday for Middletown, where they go on re- treat until August 15. George Bell of Elm street has gone to Ocean Grove, N. Y, to spend two weeks vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
On Crowded Fifth Avenue.

Harry, do hold my skirt strap, please. Thanks. Now take my parasol. Thanks. Now give ne my handherchief- II know there is some soot under my eye: just know there is! Thanks. Is 1t off9 Thanks My skirt strap, please. Thanks. La8 me have my parasol. Thanks Come on"
 After which the traffic she had inter rupted was resumed on the crowded Fifth Avenue thoroughfare.--N. Y. Times. .e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
Great Weight Carriers.

The Armenian porters of Constanti- nople are believed to be the champion Weight-carriers of the world. They have been known for centuries as .'hamaIs'' -i. e., cameIs. But while camel is heavily burdened at 300 pounds for a days march, these men, according to general belief. quoted in Curzon's "Ar- menia, will carry for a short distance, probably from ship to shore, as much as 600 pounds. There is well-attest-l ed story of a thamal" having been seen in the streets of Constantinpole With a ygrapd spian on .hisAhaclx.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
LAPS DRIVEN BACK
Port Arthur's Defenders h.
 fict Enormous Loss.
MUKDEN AND LIAOYANG MEDACED
General stoesseI Reports All Attacks on His Post Defeated-CIazms Japanese Lost Ten ThOu-
 sand Mex.

LONDON, Aug. S.--A special from St Petersburg says that Lieutenant General Stoessel, commanding the Rus sian military forces at Port Arthur, in an undated dispatch to the emperor reports as follows:
 T am happy to state that the Rus sian troops repulsed all the Japanese attacks of July 26, 27 and 2S, with enormous losses.
 '"The garrisons enthusiasm was ex- traordinary.
 "The fleet assisted in the defense by bombarding the Japanese flank.
 Our losses during the three days were about 1,50O men and forty officers killed or wounded. F
 According to statements of Chinese and prisoners the Japanese lost as many as 10000.
 Their losses were so great that the enemy has not had time to remove the dead and wounded"
 A Liaoyang dispatch says that the Japanese are advancing on Mukden, and 1t is probable that simultaneous attack will be made on Mukden and Iiaoyang, in which case a decisive battle is assured. Liaoyang is in no inn mediate danger, though the Russians have been compelled to fall back owing to the superior numbers of the Japa- nese.
 A Russian cavalry division has been in constant contact with the enemy south of Anshanshan. 1 The Japanese did not capture any | reIlfxlsr stock at HaiGhen@
 It is rmmofed here that the Japanese are changing their base to New chwang.
 Whe Russians have set fire to the vil- 2 lage of Henchuantsa, thirteen miles northeast of Newchwang, from which a small force of Japanese fled, leaving their transport animals.
 Adyices from Tokyo say that Gen. eraI Kuroki reports he buried the bod les of 512 Russians on the battlefeldS of Yushukkzu and Yangtzuling. In l these actions he reports the capture of 2BS Russians, eight of whom were of ficers One hundred and fifteen of the ! prisoners were wounded.
 The Japanese intend to follow up the Russians and to gain ground east and south by an attack on Anshanshan. I midway between Haicheng and Liao- yang.
 I A Tokyo dispatch says that General Kuroratkan's success in extricating his 1 army from the Liautong peninsula without disaster has elictted much praise from the Japanese The con- centrating of his army at Kaiochau at one time seemed certain to involve 1t in disaster. He was forced to abandon or destroy valuable stores and munitions l of war when the transportation was al most the most serious problem to the Russians He also impaired the mo- rale of his army, but he preserved his I men and guns.
 The unexpected loss of the Russian left at Tashichao and the appearance of the Japanese Takushan army on the flank forced the abandonment and SUIT render, without a fight, of Yinkow, Haicheng and Newchwang. 1t is gen erally. believed that the crisis will come shortly at Liaoyang and that Kuro' patkin will be forced to give battle whatever his purpose may be.
 General Oku's and the Takushan armies are pressing northward, and General Kuroki is close at hand, ready to take any part necessary in the gen. sral Japanese play.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
FAsf

Charles W. Kempel, the mayor of Ak ron, was accosted near the city hail the other afternoon by small bootblack.
 Hey, yer honor" said the lad, as he took from his pocket very large, thick watch, gimme the timer"
 Four o'clock, said Mayor KempeI, smiling
 The boy set his watch at one o'clock. whereupon the mayor, who had pasued, said kindly:
 T said four, not one, my lad.''
 Ssh, that's all right yer honor, ,. the boy replied. She'll soon make up that bit. She's wonderful goer "-C Cincin- natl Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
How to nait ohaerful y

'The way to git cheerful is to smile when you feel bad, to think about somebody e1se's headache when yer own is most bustin, to keep on believ- in' the sun is a-shinin' when the clouds ss thick enough to cut. ''---N1rs, Wizgs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
A sensataenal Race In War.

QUARTERS IN THE FIELD, Via Fusan, Aug. S.-A sensational feature of the war occurred at Chobaide pass, ten miles from the Motien pass. A brigade constituting center column raced with two Russian regiments for the possession of the summit command Ing the Russian flank The Japanese fired as tley ascended. dislodging the Russians from the rocks and killing or wounding 1000 in very few minutes. The Japanese sustained twelve casualties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
PRINTED LONG CLOTHS.

A soft finish cloth, in neat designs of black stripes, figures and dots on white grounds and in the navy blue and cadet blue grounds They're a fine weight cloth for shirt waist suits, waists or for mems shirts; are full 36 inches wide and retail at a popular price 12 l-2c ayd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
Colored I.inguigt.

A remarkable negro youth acts aa doorkeeper at the apostolic legation in Washington. His name is James J. Gattlngly, he is Al years of age, he du- 1ently speaks five languages. and is studying three more.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08

through the top or sides of these mounds. A long knife is run into the aoft, mellow earth of the mounds and these shoots are cut off from five to eight inches below the surface. The shoots are entirely white, except at the tops, where they show slight trace of color. They are. tender for the most part throughout their lengths and are finely favored. These shoots are some what larger than those commonly seen in the United States, being generally from one-half to three-eighths of an inch in diameter.
 The quantity of cuttings taken from each hill or mound during season varies much with the weather, the quail fly of the soil and other factors. It is reckoned at from two or three to four pounds,
 An asparagus field is supposed to be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
plentv of Cots.

Marshall P. Wilder tells the story oi a wife who told her husbazaa that the Icat had eaten the pie that she had baked for him Never mind, my dear" re- piled the husband, "I will get you anoth- CT cat."-Rg. r. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
Our Attitude on contraBand.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The state ment has been made in high official circles that contrary to the reports from abroad the United States has not been sounding the European governments waeh view to aacertaining their views of what should be considered contra band in the present struggle between Russia and Japan. This government Is determining for itself what classes of merchandise 1t considers contraband without suggestions from any other power, and when decision has been reached it's attitude on the subject will be made public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
NEW WASH GOODS.
Fabrics of medium weights that are suitable for
 present or later wear.

es, boys waists, underskirts and for innumerable other things. A new line just re- ceived consists of a variety of stripes and the plain colors, I2 l-2c a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
SEERSUCKER GTNGHAMS.

The most durable cloth, both In wearing and washing quall- tiles of anything in the gingham line They are widely used for house dresses, children's dress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
PRINTS.

In our Print stock you'll find only the best standard makes of prints sold at a saving of l-2c to lc a yard over prices you'll pay elsewhere. We've just stocked up with new lines in the Indigo blue, cadet blue, silver grey, Simpsons mourn ing skirtings, Turkey reds and cardinals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
PANAMA SILKS.

So highly mercerized are these that they look almost like a silk: patterns are in foulard designs. in navy blue, black, royal blue and cardinal grounds, Price is Sc a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-08
COTTON PLAIDS.

New patterns. copied from the higher cost wool plaids, we re selling them freely for children's dresses, at l2 1-2c d yard.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
AS AMERICAN CITIZENS.

Hon Samuel p. Powers Congressman
from Massachusetts,, closed a speech in
behalf of the development of the city
Of Washington with these words:
Il have never yet made political
speech in this House, because l have
realized that could say nothing that
would be likely to convince my friends
on the other side of the House that they
were wrong or satisfy them that | was
right, and while | appreciate the neces-
sity for the discussion of political ques-
tions, the discussion Of economic ques-
tons. at the same time wish that we
might turn aside and join together, not
as Democrats or Republicans, but as
American citizens, in considering a
question in which we all believe, II,
considering proposition in which we
are all united and interested, and that
Is the permanent development Of this
seat Of government which you love
which love, and which is the pride OF
every American citizen"
The unanimity Representative Pow
ers urged upon Congress for beautify-
ing the capital city Of the Nation is
just what should inspire the Legislators
OF Hawaii during the special session
Pontical and economic discussions are
all right in their place, but there is nc
occasion for their predominance in the
work Hawaii's representatives are
about to enter upon. The financial in
tegrity of this Territory, the good name
Of the people of Hawaii are matters
which every legislator should approach
and deal with not as a partizan but as
loyal American citizen.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
KNuDsIN GOOD SENSE.

Vice-Speaker Knudsen, who has been
mentioned as contestant for the
Speakership Of the House, takes the
very sensible position that the special
session of the Legislature is no time to
do politics or seek special honors from
the House even If he were anxious for
the preferment. OF all things the Ter
ritory cannot afford to waste time on
House organization pow-wow and re-
organization certainly will force fight,
personal, fractional and political.
As repeatedly set forth by this pa
per the only issue Of this special ses-
sion is speedy financial legislation to
establish the integrity Of the Territory.
The Bulletin knows of no reason why
Speaker Beckley should be ousted from
the position held by him during the
regular and extra sessions of the Leg
islature. He has proved good pre-
siding officer and he, with other men,
bers of the House, stand for prompt
and effective action. The people seek
legislation, not contest for personal
or political honors.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
Bill Sprung While
Hello! BallOu
Case Is In Balance

Indeed Ballou's installation Of a desk
service installation of a desk set in ad-
dition to his wall paraphernalia had
apparently upset the regulation calcu.
lations of the telephone business.
Ballou called II. F. wichman's treas
urer to the stand and learned that for
seven years Mr.. Johnson had been
with the jewellers. A year ago desk
telephone had been installed at Wich-
mans place of business.
Johnson testified that he himself had
made application to Mr.. Godfrey
Brown for the desk set. He did not
know Browns given, Christian or
first" name but was certain that the
Brown in court, sitting alongside
Counsel Lewis. was the gentleman to
whom he had applied for desk equip.
ment. The desk set had been installed
and, in answer to Ballou's specific
question, no bill for extra charge for
the desk attachment had been pre-.
scented from the time of the installa.
ton of the machine up to o'clock this
morning.
Further questioning brought forth
the interesting information that on
this very morning today, after 8
o'clock. the telephone people had pre-
scented a bill to Wichman & Co. for
81 for the use of the desk attachment
for the last eleven months.
The bill was produced by Johnson
forthwith and introduced as evidence
by Ballou. 1t read as follows:
III. =. Wichman. April 1, 1904, Ito
morrow. Rent Of telephone: Main
257-extra rental for desk set put in
April 22, 1903. sl1.00. Payable in ad
vance"
THE bill was presented this morn
Ing" said the witness.
What did you say when 1t was
handed to you?"
Il asked If the telephone company
expected us to pay It,"
Then what was said?"
"The collector said, Yes"
"And you said?"
~ told him to leave the BILL"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
OPENING CRUISE
OF YACHT CLUB
FOR THIS SEASON

The first regular cruise Of the Ha.
wall Yacht Club for this season will
take place next Saturday afternoon
and Sunday. The majority of the
yachts are now at Pearl Harbor and
these will leave the Peninsula Club
House about $3.50 Saturday afternoon
for cruise toward town. The
yachts from town will be met and es
corted to the anchorage off the club
house.
Saturday evening a chowder will be
served in the club house and speeches
and songs will pass the hours doubt
less till well into the night. Sunday
morning the yachts will set out for a
cruise around the harbor and II the
wind holds good there will likely be
some interesting tests of speed
though no regular races are scheduled.
Commodore Whitneys flag will fly
from Vice Commodore Picker's Spray
and good turnout of members and
guests Is anticipated. The moonlight
evenings now on will make the festiv.
tiles Of Saturday evening and the abil
ity Of the yachtsmen to enjoy them.
selves on all occasions is proverblal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31

Sidney NJ. Ballou and his telephone
troubles were again before Judge Gear
this morning in the formers suit
against the Mutual Telephone Com.
pany, Limited. injunction to restrain
the corporation from interfering with
his hello" service.
Among those on the stand were God
frey Brown, treasurer of the telephone
organization; Ballou, the alleged az.
grieved; and NJ. F. Johnson, treasurer
OF H. F. Wichman & Co., the Fort
street jewellers.
Godfrey Brown had sitting with
the books of the concern Of which he
is treasurer, testifying in regard to
those subscribers who enjoy the dou.
BILE blessing Of wall telephone and a
desk attachment.
The whole trouble. apparently. Is
over the fact that Ballou was not sat
isfied with having a wall arrangement
in his handsome Judd street residence
but yearned for a desk device whereby
he could carry on long.distance CONVEX
sations with clients while comfortably
ensconsed In the privacy Of his owl
coy corner at home. The company
cut out his wall machine when 1t was
learned that he was sporting desl
attachment. Hence the trouble.
Treasurer Brown, from the viewpoint
of the plaintiff. as evidenced by the
latter's remarks in open court, seemed
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31

is that Hawaii must work in unison
through its Delegate, who is willing,
in earnest and capable of securing re-
suits when the people whom he repre-
sents are ready to make up their minds
to work for the welfare of the Terri
tory at large as against hundred and
one individual conflicting opinions
When the knockers get through or are
forced to quit by strong public senti'
nent, Hawaii will go forward in Fed.
eral favor and esteem.