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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
THE SALT RIVER VALLEY.


feet. This first flood diminished rapid
ly, the river on the goth averaging only
69, 100 second-feet and on the 22d Il $50.
This was followed by a second swell
greater than the first, the flood increas-
ing until the oath, maximum of 300,-
600 second-feet was reached. This sub
sided almost as rapidly as it came, so
that by the second day after the river
was carrying less than Is, 900 second
feet.
It will be readily seen from these fig
ures, which are reliable index to the
fluctuations Of the flow of the rivers
in the Salt river valley, that the water
supply cannot be depended upon, and
Just when the cultivator needs water
to mature his crops. burning, blistering,
destroying drought is upon him. The
unprecedented drought of the last three
years has forced that section OF Arizona
to action, and government aid has been
enlisted.
Sites for three reservoirs have been
surveyed for the Salt river valley, which
lies south of the center of Arizona terri
tory and contains by far the largest ir-
rigated area in the territory. The Ton
Mcdowell reservoir On the Verde river
west of Tonic basin, and the Horseshoe
reservoir to the north of the Mcdowell
reservoir, also on the Verde river. These
last two reservoirs it is estimated will
have a capacity of about 100000 acre
feet, but when they will be built is un-
certain. The Mcdowell reservoir would
cost 81, 624,731. The government has be-
gun active operations already for the
construction of the Tonic basin reser-
VOir.
The site of the dam which will inclose
the immense body of water of this last
named reservoir is situated 40 miles
from the nearest railroad point, and the
transportation of the immense amount
of cement and other materials over the
mountain roads was a serious and ex-
penSive proposition. The temptation
was strong for the building of dam
of the rock-f1ll type. instead of a ma
sorry dam, as it would be much cheaper
and much easier Of construction. 1t was
estimated that it would take 1O0. 900 bar
rels of cement for the masonry dam, and
the haul of 40 miles would make it cost
nine dollars barrel. This made its use
practically prohibitiye. But the en-
gineers were 10th to give up the plan of a
masonry dam, and began investigations
to see if there were not materials at hand
for the making of cement. These eff
forts proved successful and a cement
plant with a capacity of 300 barrels day
has been established near the dam site
The cost of the plant was $9O, 900. Water
power is to be obtained by diverting
water from the Salt river above the res
ervoir site through a canal above the
proposed lake and dropping it through
a penstock just below the dam. Work
on the canal is being pushed, and with
the power thus obtained the plant will
be run. Charcoal viii be used for burn
ing the cement briquettes, and the cost
of producing the cement will be about
two dollars per barrel.
The capacities of the proposed reser-
voir was determined by aplane-table sur
vey for each ten-foot contour to a height
of 200 feet above the bed of the river in
The gorge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
Kitchen Aprons.

The best work and kitchen aprons
are made OF blue and white seersucker,
one Of their excellent qualities being
that they require no ironing. 1t -
possible to wash and shake out dozen
OF these aprons in less time than it
would take to launder half the number
OF ginghan or calico ones SeeTsucker
may be had in plain white as well an
the familiar stripes--N. Z. Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
Chicken Pie

Stew until tender two chickens IN
Just enough water to cover them. make
a rich crust, line q deep dish and IN
with the meat Carefully removing an
gristle and bones1, thicken the gFaYE
with a little -four and cream. add .
quart Of oysters. season With salt Pep
per and butter, cover with tsp eT1s1
ana bake qHick.Es-ChiesFa TEinnaA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
Nothing Serious.

The Heiress-And I've been intro
duced to quite number of the European
nobility.
Her Friend-Thinking Of marrying
any of them?
The Heiress-Oh, no. l don't intend
to buy a title-Pm merely shopping
Puck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
ons More Mean Husband.

trips?"
..Yes-sirree; we go so fast my wife
nerciaf Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20
CHAPTER Xxx.

LIFE IN THE BUNGALOW.
John NJ. Rockwell never displayed
greater skill in the choice of lieu
tenantss than in the selection Of L.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20

Copyright, 1901, by Lothrop Publishing Company.
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-05-20


for the best"
Mr.. Pence watched the sponge"
as does a mother sick babe. From
time to time Mr.. Vincent carried
news bulletins to the ship builders,
who were hard at work in the rear of
the bungalow. telling trees for the
raft or houseboat.
"It has started to come up" he
announced, as 70-foot tree came
crashing down after the well-directed
blows of Palmer J. Morton.
"Goodi" said Mr.. Kent, as he
Topped off limb. "Ten Simon to
keep his nerve and not get excited.
We are pulling for him to win
Mr.. Pence again donned his apron
and cap; rolled up his sleeves. and
began to knead the bread. He dis
played much deftness in this opera
ton. Starting from the inside of
the pile of -four, he worked the
white fakes into the sponge"
which grew In size and wilderness.
For half an hour he toiled at this
| work Then he put the plump mass
back in the bread pan. Four hours
later he kneaded it again, and it was
now a huge light ball. and Mr.. Pence
was much elated. Two hours later
| he cut it into small pieces, kneaded
it slightly, and put it in the. small
bread pans and after it had again
raised" he placed the pans in the
oven. After an hours baking. Vim
| cent and Mr.. Pence took from the
oven eight loaves OF bread, of which
any housewife might well have been
proud. The tops were a perfect
yeIlow-bxown, and tle texture was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
STEALWOhAN NFORRANSOh
Taken From Husband for Six Days,
 Returned on Payment of $20.

New York, Nov 23.-Confessing the police say, that he is member of "the black hand society" Antonio Lapello, 28 years old of West Farms, was locked up in the Westchester police station last night, charged with kid mapping and extortion. The police say that Lapello is the chief of the society. The arrest was made on the complaint of Antonio Baroncio, contractor.
 Baroncio told the police that on July 10 last two men called at his home and found there Mrs Baroncio, who is only 20 years old. Under a threat to kill her, they forced her to give them the family jewelry. Then they bound and gagged her and took her away i'll q wagon to lonely hut where she was kept for six days. Two Italians called on Baroncio and warned him not to tell the police or they would cut his throat and blow up his house. Six days later, Baroncio says, two other men called on him For S2O0 they, would return his wife in couple of hours, they said. He had but $2O and they finally took that. Two hours later Mrs Baroncio walked into the house and fell fainting upon the floor.
 Last Friday Baroncio received q visit from two of the men again. They wanted S200 and repeated their threats to kill him and his wife and blow up the house if he did not get the money for them. He promised to have 1t if they would return last might. When the men left he again notified the po- lice. who secured warrant for An tonic Lapello and arrested him at h1s home, where he was giving party. Under the pressure of the third de- gree" the police say Lapello admitted that he was member of the Black Hand society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
The uscful Baking soda.

If milk is at the souring point a pinch of baking soda will restore it to it's original sweetness.
 Lamp burners boiled for half an hour In soda and water will cause lamp to burn with renewed brilliancy.
 Bottles that seem hopelessly dirty may be- quickly and satisfactorily cleaned by filling them half full of strong soda water and giving them a vigorous shaking.
 A thick paste made of soda and water is excellent to clean glasses in which ice cream or any greasy sub stance has been standing. If in too great a hurry to make paste, dip your fingers in water and then in dry soda and rub round the part of the glass to which the grease adheres and no tfce how quickly 1t will disappear, also how the glass will shine after this treatment. Lamp chimaeys will shine like crystal treated in the like manner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Amusement seekers who are casting about for an enjoyable place to spend Thanksgiving eve or the holiday itself will not overlook the Jacques where a show is running that has everything needed to make it pleasurable. Hill and Silyani, who are heading the bill, have cycle act that is the very acme of sensationalism and that keeps the spectators keyed up to the highest pitch every minute. At Hammer stein's and In the other theaters of the Poli circuit this net made an extraor- dinary triumph and it is certainly re- beating its success here. J. K. Emmet and Anna Mortland are supplying the sketch comedy, their offering being en- titled "A South Dakota Divorce" 1t is very Imaginable playlet and is pre- sented in the cleverest kind of style by the players. There is very pretty musical act contributed by Smith and Fuller, the dressing of the act being aided materially by the introduction of Miss Jenny St Georges magnificent $3,5O0 harp. The rest of the show, which is thoroughly pleasing as u whole, is contributed by Cartmell and Harris, Topical Tomkins, the Aerial Shaws, Miss May Curtis, and the cleo trograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents, and these prices, 1t should be remembered, are charged for to-mor- rows matinee also, in accordance with the holiday custom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
RENTING THEIR LANGUAGE.
Nationalizing Work of Gaelic Lsague
 Includes Return to Old Tongue.

Nationalizing Work of Gaelic Teague
 Includes Return to Old Tongue.
 In q study of contemporary condi- tions i'll Ireland, Seumas MacManus shows that the Irish are returning tt. their native tongue. The Gaelic league has not only arrested the decay of the language, but 1t has made startling progress in restoring it. It has fought and overcome the hostile national board of education, with the result that 5000 of the national schools are teaching the language to-day to 95,O0O pupils, as against few schools that taught it to 313 pupils 13 years ago. In addition to this, Gaelic is taught 70 about 100000 others in the remaining 1 primary schools, night schools, inter mediate schools and colleges The big commercial concerns are finding 1t to their advantage to keep Ilish-speaking employees, who can attend customers that insist on giving their orders, whether spoken or written, in Gaelic. I.'lne railways, the banks and the post office, after struggling sorely against the crusade, very soon required a knowledge of the language-both spok- en and literary--from all candidates for clerkships
 l It is pity for Ireland that more of our girls do not return Emigration is the greatest evil that Ireland labors un- der to-day. The country is being de pleted by this drain, which, for 15O years, has not once ceased flowing, and which has been running with fearful rap1dfty during the last 60 years The government returns snow that in the last B years 100000 Irish people enl- igrated. During the 40s, for which We have no record, and especially dur l ing the famine years, the outflow III coffin ships of famine-driven, fever stricken fugitiyes-tens of thousands of whose whitening bones on the sea floor still link Ireland to America lV q terrible chain-was tremendous. The census returns for the decade 1S41-51 show that Ireland had q net loss in l those ten years of sixteen hundred thousand people. or one-fifth of it's Dop- ulation. Tn 1841 Ireland had popula- ton of S200,O00; in 1901, the poprlla- l ton, which at the natural rate of Irish | increase should have been more than 100000, had fallen to 4,400OOO! In GA years Ireland has sent out more en- l igrants than there are people in the is- land to-day. Now the birth rate IS decreasing. because the percentage of unmarried adults has been increasing, and because the average marrying age has been growing higher. So our peo- pie, who at one time were proverblally prolific, will soon have lost that char acterstic As the great birth rate, which tended fO moderate tho effects of emigration, lessens, the emigration evil year by year assumes more and more alarmin9 aspect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
NOW IN BAD BOX.
Jeroms's Witness Against Canfield
 Is a Periurer.

New York, Nov 23.--Joseph Jacobs, detective of District Attorney Je- rome's staff, who secured the evidence against Richard A. Canfield, was ar rested yesterday by order of District Attorney Jerome on charge of per jury. He was committed to the Tombs in default of bail. The arrest was based on confession he made to Phil4 ip J. Britt and General Benjamin Fs Tracy, who are associated as counsel for Garfield and his alleged manager, David Bucklin.
 MT Jerome says Jacobs asked them that as the price of his confession he be supplied with sufficient funds by Canfield to take him out of the juris- diction of the courts. After being ar raigned he made fuller confession to MT Jerome It is said by MT Jerome that Jacobs would never have been q witness against Bucklin and the in- dictment against Canfield has already been quashed.
 The arrangements for the arrest of Jacobs were made by MT Britt and General Tracy in consultation with MT Jerome Both Mir Britt and General Tracy refused to discuss the eNconfes- sion of Jacobs, declaring that they ha1 pledged their word to MT Jerome that they would disclose none of the cir cumstances.
 All that MT Jerome would say about the confession is that he (Jacobs) con- fesses that he lied when he said that he had been in Canfield's house at East Forty-fourth street; that he did go as far as the inner vestibule and that he remained there for some time, i'll order, he says, to deceive County Detective O'Neil. who swore at the original hear ing that he had seen Jacobs go into the house.
 When he was arraigned, Jacobs's confession in his own handwriting was produced and Jacobs admitted that he had written it and that the facts contained therein were truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
"THE TENDERFooT."

Richard Carle and q large company gave Waterbury it's first view of his musical comedy entitled "The Tender foot" an exceedingly lively and pretty picture of western life. MT Carle was the "Tenderfoot," playing the role of Professor Pettibone, in search of mi crobes on the plains of Texas From the rising to the falling of the last cur tain the stage was one pretty picture of animation and color, cowboys and cowgirls, Mexicans, United States cav airy and gamblers. The book was written by MT Carle and the music by H. l.. Heartz. The piece from first to last is extremely funny, and the situa- tions are in way overplayed or made grotesque. The song and chorus, "The Alamo" was encored repeatedly and the trio, "The Tortured Thomas Cat" in which MT Carle is conspicuous, was one. of the most Iaughable things seen here in some time. MT Carle is un- occasionally an extremely funny man. This was the first time he was ever seen ill Waterbury in leading role. If "The Tenderfoot' comes back it will not surprise those who witnessed 1t last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
Convenient ana Useful.

A very useful and convenient cabi- net to be placed in the kitchen is shown in the illustTa tion. IL is made fin two sections, the upper section being divided into four principal compart- ments by means of three vertical par titions. One of these compartments is again divided into series of subcom- partments by horizontal partitions
 while the two center sections are form ed into very small drawers for storing spices, salt or cereals. etc. The lower section of the cabinet is also divided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

A Glenwood range will make your kitchen life more agreeable eThc Hampson-Sellew Co sell them. Read over Frank Brothers X Co.'S ad for wines, brandies, etc, for Thanks giving.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland will have the bargain prices on goods tomorrow morning and all day Friday.
 Look up specials at Curran's for to- night and tomorrow morning. Ladies' coats $7.5O and $9.9S.
 N A. Upham, the North square drug. gist, will help some one of his patrons to turkey dinner. See window
 Your horse must have clean oats if you want him healthy and strong. D. l.. Dickinson < Son sell them.
 Women's and misses tan covert cloth tourist coats. lined throughout, at Reid < Hughes's for $4.25.
 Reasonable goods at attractive prices at l. Chase's millinery store. Always all abundant variety.
 The only place you can get Platt's old fashioned buckwheat flour Is at the Platt Mill Co.'S.
 Any poultry on hand at Castles to- night will be sold off at almost any price.
 M. $. Nieman wants to buy two and three-family houses, for which he has customers.
 The Colby-Sherwood Shoe Co has smashed the prices on slippers. Save from 1Oc to Soc pair.
 Selected celery. nuts oranges. grapes, figs and other dainties for the table at White Simmons.
 Conway Art Go is showing novelties in frames, calendars, postal books. work baskets and collar and cuff bags.
 Cold weather goods at Isham's in caps, sweaters, gloves, cardigan. jack, cts and underwear.
 Fancy silks at 29c yard, fancy waistings 45c. hemstitched damask tray cloths 19c, at Miller & Peck's
 J. B. Mullings & Son will be open late tonight as we'll as tomorrow morning to give every one a chance to buy.
 Special offerings i'll furs at s. For mans. Coney scarfs $2.9S, opossum scarfs $3.9s, Isabella fox and marten $7.9S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
POL | s
 <

SHADOWS ON THE HEARTH" ]"
 Arthur c. Aiston's production of Shadows on the Hearth" which will be the attraction at Polls tomorrow Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, will have its first presentation this evening. The play has been pro- nounced drama of unusually powerful and striking human interest. The cast Is headed by James NJ. Brophy, who has gained an enviable and deserved reputation by his interpretation of many roles similar to his present one. He is supported by many players of an excellence in keeping with those with which MT Aiston has given pleas ure to the theater-going public in vari- ous high grade productions for several seasons past. Shadows on the Hearth" Is believed to cleverly mingle it's heart interest and wholesome comedy with just the proper amount of thrilling sit uations, each of which is q perfectly natural evolution of the plot, free from the all too familiar florid melodramatic congregations. It tells the story of plain people into whose lives have come unusual events, and upon whose minds has been forced the fact that love may be tragic as well as beauti- full. The mounting of the play is said to be costly and realistic. No theater is called upon for single inch of it's own settings, the stage ill every city having to be entirely cleared of all stock scenery to make room for the company's elaborate accessories. Prices are p, 35, 30, 70 cents and $1 for the night performance, and for the matinee %, 35, 90 and 75 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
An old Shoe.

A young couple recently started on their wedding tour. A shower of rice and old shoes followed them as they entered the railroad coach. After. the train pulled out the bridegroom saw an old shoe lying in the aisle. Suppos- ing it was one that had been thrown at him, he picked 1t up and dropped 1t out of the window. An old man across the aisle wakened a few minutes later and began looking for that particular shoe. The bridegroom had to buy him . new pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
"TOO PROUD no BEC..' !,

The notwithstanding attraction at Polls, Friday afternoon and evening, will be Lincoln J. Carters sensational scenic surprise, 'Too Proud to Beg" It is melodrama of the cleanest type, having every essence of human inter est, and is without doubt one of the best plays of this prolific author and producer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23

into drawers and compartments of any suitable size and for any purpose that may be desired. By an ingenious de- vice of the inventor the drawers for the storage of cereals are fitted with an attachment for pouring out the quantity required. A slidable table is also fitted between the sections. It is obvious that this cabinet would be of great benefit to the housewife, as 1t would not take up very much space, while everything needed would be to- gether. Another advantage would be the inpossibility of bugs of any kind getting into the food.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
Every subscriber to the Eyenin

Every subscriber to the Evening Democrat can have a magazine deliv. cred to their homes free of charge. All that is necessary is to pay the sub. scription price of the paper, at the office, ill advance, and the Woman's ltome Companion will be sent to your address. You can pay one month. 42 cents, in advance. or one year, $5. All you need to do is to pay in advance and you get the magazine free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
POPULAR PENNY. A WORD ADVS|
FOR SHLE.

DIANO AT AUCTlON-On Wednesday, Il. Nov. 30. ar 8 p. m.. we will sell piano at auction to the highest bidder at room 9, Prichard block, l99 Bank street. Admission by card only. Send name and address to Waterbury Music company. F. O. Box $50. city. ll-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
To Get Ria of Flea..

If small piece of fresh raw meat is put in the center of sheet of sticky fly paper and laid on the floor all the fleas in the house will be attracted to it and the paper will hold them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23

EOR SALE-Line your chickencoops II and work sheds for winter with Piatts Patent Wind and Dampproof Paper Boards. Cheap and easily applied. In sheets l8x22 l-2 inches, 50 cents hundred: less in quantities. Twenty will cover a wall 6x8 feet. Address or call at Democrat off, flee % .t l1-l0-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
For. Hu~ns.

Apply molasses or sirup and cover with piece of paper. It will take out all inflammation, even if hlistered. Aft erward put on vaseline until healed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
LATE WANTS.

M TANTED--To know why not let us fur
 w nish up your house for holidays. and make it cheerful when you can do it with a little down and little week. We are now in a position to show you Herald ranges, the best made. Metropolitan Art Goods Co. Local Branch, POI East Main street. li-Zo-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23

WANTED--To move your furniture a- W reasonable prices. so-several firstt class turnouts to let. double or single; rub Ter tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larson's livery and trucking stable. corner Water and North Elm streets. Main office 8s South Main street. Telephone 253-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
Quite Unneceasary.

He-I hope you don't make fool of your husband? < She-No; don't have to.--Yonkers Statesman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
IDiScellaneouS.

Y OST--Cn North Willow street. or Cen. A tral avenue on Friday pair gold rim med spectacles. Finder rewarded by leav- ing them at Harding's. 72 South Main St.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23

EOR SALE-Six-room house and seven II acres of land. new barn and big chicken house; plenty of wood. Price $2. 500. $500 down. Apply to Jos. Lecours. l83 Union street. 1i-2l-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23

EOUND-Cold watch and chain Satur- L day evening. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for adver- tisement. Call at le5 South Main street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-23
WHQYED.

WANTED-By an experienced young lady position as bookkeeper. cash fer or office assistant. Reference. Address ' ''Bookkeeper Waterbury Democrat
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