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Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1904-12-21
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
EXCITING BATH TUB CAME.
It Is Played with Home Made Flo- tilla Which Is Seeking Shelter
 in Safe Wharves.

That the bathtub can be utilized for many purposes of amusement has been proved by many boy or girl, but per haps never before in the following man ner. described in the New York Mail:
 Let us imagine the bathtuh is a har- bors with one end for the water front and the other end for the harbor entrance. But if we are to have a water front. where are the wharves? You are to make them. and this Is the way:
 First, measure the width of the end of the tub which is selected rfthe water front, The naeasurement should be taken of the distance between the sides, inside the tub. The mark out your proposed wharves with a pencil on a thin pine board about a foot wide, and long enough to just float snugly be- tween the sides of the tub at the water front end.
 Having done this, saw ont the "wharves" with thin saw, and you will have q result like the diagram. The slips between the wharves In the mid de of the board are the navrowest, and the others grow wider until they reach the ends. the two end slips being the widest, and marked with the lowest
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

In. for, with the horses going at good gallop. the small sled at the end of the string is almost sure to upset aud spill it's occupants into the drifts beside the road. To be sure. all will want the honor and excitement of riding on that last sled. and to avoid controversy grandfather must have arranged q schedule SO as to give each one a chance at 1t, and must try to be inc partial in the spilling of them into the snow drifts.
 Another amusement that grandfath- CT can take charge of might De called a fox hunt, only there is no fox, and the trail must be marked by bits of pa per scattered along If the snow is deep it is not practical to make the trail too long. or into the deep drifts, but should follow marked paths, but when the snow is not deep It may go anywhere about the farm Tho hunt CTS must follow the trail by the bits oe scattered paper, and at the goal there should be a little prize for the winner, though not one of sufficient value to make the less fortunate ones feel badly at not having won.
 Of course grandfather and grand mother will have little presents for all the children, and 1t adds to. the interest to have Christmas tree for them, but not one of the ordinary sort that is set up in the paflors Instead, if the weather is not too severe, 1t should be out of doors, and any orchard or shade tree that fs not too high may serve as the regulation evergreen. If night is chosen as tho time for the Christmas tree festivities, q few lanterns may serve the purpose of candles, and the children should climb the ladder n, search of their own presents, or course the boys, as tue better climbers, should be made to climb the higher limbs for their presents.
 For grandmoth part, inside the house, there are many games in which all can engage. The games should be simple, so that they may be readily understood. The old-fashioned coun- try games are by far the best for such an occasion.
 Blindman's buff needs no expgana- ton, and is a jolly way in which to pass an hours time, but cannot be continued too long. or the children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

number, i've. There should be seven slips In all, and marked aa shown In the diagram, the narroweat wharf hay- ing highest number, 50
 You are now ready fo play the game, if you have h0tiIIa of small boats. Ie not fashion half q dozen or so out of Hat pine boards, whittIed into the shape Of . boat, and equipped with rudder, You may add maAts If you like. but they win not be of the slightest use in this game, because the only motive power will be your own efforts. for you and your competitors are to push tho boats with your right hand.
 The idea is to shove the vessel under your command into the narrowest s.sIip'' between the, wharves. This may look very easy, but you will quickly ind that g good deal of dexterity is required. 1t is i sure test of a steady eye and FIaauh and the effort is rendered harder by the fact that each rudder must be set 50 that it steers tho boat slightly to- ward the left. This will sometimes spoil the calculations of the sharpest eye, and there will be quite a little practice necessary before you eau gauge the proper impulse necessary to guide your craft along true course into the slip. ''
 Any number agreed upon. such as 100 or 200 points. may determine the game: dye must be subtracted from the total nnnber of every player who misses s slip by his boat striking the end of f&hA wharf instead of gliding in to q success <fnI landing. All the players must stand at the other end of the tub. and must re- lease their craft in turn after pushing 1t six inches; if they lean forward too far they arc likely to tumble in besides breaking the sfx-inch rule. but if they are careful not to fall overheard" and have their sleeves we'll relied up a very amusing afternoons sport may be ex- tracteti from the batftub.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

but found that there were demands upon his time that compelled him to indef- niteIy postpone the rest he contem- plated. He then arranged to take a hunting trip as a diversion and dream of few weeks quail and deer shooting in Virginia. The republican leaders, however, had other plans such as jubilee dinners and meetings at which he was expected to be present. As national chairman he could not decline these en- tertainments, and again his programme of rest was interfered with.
 Mr. Cortelyou takes everyth thing philo- sophically, and lives on the hope of fsome time getting away from political wor- ries and really enjoying period of rest. Such an experience will be rather odd for him, as since 1897, when he became assistant secretary to Preside tent McKin- Icy. and year later secretary, 'he has el1 led very le oppor of enjoying the recreation and rest which ordinary mortals account as necessary. He has been in tho habit Of devotinG from 16 to 19 hours every day to his work. That application did not seem to have any GASNS ukQA A4AA4s AAs4s A44NS " NAAG Ga40W A& at the white house at nine o'clock in tha morning as fresh and energetic aa though he had retired at nine ia the evening, instead of two hours after mid- night. The long strain, however. Is teli- ing even on Mir. Cortelyou. and the tre- mendous work he performed during the late campaign has added i've or ten years to his age.
 If Chairman Cortelyou can get away he will either 50 to the West Indies or Europe, and remain there until the 4th of March He will then enter Fresi- dent Rooaevelt's cabinet as postmaster general. If he desires to indulge his ap- petite for work. he will not be disap- pointed in that position. Of all the heads of departments in Washington the postmaster general is the busiest and, if so inclined. can put in more hours of work than any of his colleagues
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

ID ACk to the old farm home rush ID children and grandchildren for
 rhe Christmas time. Truly 1t is the merriest season of all the year, when brothers and sisters and cousins gather at grandma's for the holidays. They come from city and village and country. and grandfather meets the trains and takes each party as it ar rives out to the farm in the great bob sled, behind his best team, and that is the first pleasure of the Christmas outing, or, rather, the second, as the anticipation has been the first.
 The cousins, many of them, are strangers. or practically so, to each other. and to make the family party a success they must be entertained. in A way that will get them thoroughly ac- quainted, and grandmother and grand father. as hostess and host, must pro- vide entertainment of a sort that will accomplish this. At tho same time the en ertainment must recall the old home days to the elders, so what, is more appropriate than the old farm games that are ever new. There must be some -hing for every minute of the waking hours to prevent the forma- tion of cliques that would breed antag- onisms among the various sets of cou- sins. and there must be enough of variety to keep all interested.
 Grandfather takes hold of the ar- rangements for the outdoor games. Above all things. there must be a hitching party. for the children from the city know none of It's pleasures Again the big bob~Sled comes into play, and into comnodious box are tucked all the wee mites Of the party, with an abundance of hay and warm comforters Behind tho big sled are hitched several small hand sIeds. the smallest one o1 all being ct the ex~ treme end of the line, and onto these crowd the boys and girls, and Often- times some of their parents. who have not forgotten the joys Of such frolic. Then away they 90 ,tlp hill and down. over ali sorts of roads and around sharp corners. And at the sharp cor ners is where the gre testsun comes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

will tire Of it. Another game that ia less noisy is blindmans wand, ln which the parties playing form a circle about the one who is blindfolded. The blindfolded one has a cane or small stick, and after the others have circaed about him to the accompaniment of any well known song, he points hts wand at one in the circle and initiates the noise made by some animal The one pointed to must repeat tue noise. disgusting his voice so that he may not be known Three times may the test be repeated. initiating 8 different animal each time If at the end of tlla three tests the bIindfolded one is atilI undecided as to who he is pointing to- he may run his wand over him and and out In that way. if possible. If he guesses who 1t is places are exchanged and the game begins over again.
 Christmas candles sound Christ masy, and will be remembered by the elders as one of the pleasures og long ago. A lighted candle is placed upon a small table, when one person ts blindfoIded and stationed with his back to the candle, and close to 1t. Fzs Is then to take four steps forward, turn around three times and return and blow out tue candle. Simple es the game Is, 1t will afford amusement for an hour on Christmes eve.
 If grandfather wishes to provide something especially for the boys. and has . btg barn. he can get up . series of races at which the girls will be tn- terested spectators. A threel elegeed race, in which the legs Of two contestants are tied together. win De exceedingly funny especially to tho oniookers Another is sack race, iu which the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

now the property of the United States national museum In this city. At, the last session of congress a resolution was adopted to print Facsimile of this in teresting book for the use of congress. The photolithographic process was used, and 5000 copies of the book, as prepared by MT. Jefferson, were printed 5000 for the use of the senate and 5000 for the use of the house.
 The volume is an exact fac-simile of the one found in Jefferson's library and is bound in full red leather. It contains two manuscript leaves in the handWrit- ing Of Jefferson. and the title page in that stateman's own handwriting which reads: 'fThe Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, extracted textually from the Gospel in Greek. Latin. French and English The compilation consists of parallel columns of extracts from the Gospels in the original Greek, the Latin, the French and English There are no comments, and the book Is of use only to those versed in these languages. It is generally valued. however, as remark able curiosity, and the demand for 1t is something unprecedented In the history of government documents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

nexs congress, but the vacancy at tha heaG If tho judiciary committed caused by the death of Senator Eoar will he filled Ev the designation of Senator Or. vile F Platt, of Connecticut. MT. Platt has for many years been the rank ing member next to the chairman on this committee. and his preeminent qualifications for the chairmanship is recognized by everyone. He is one ot the solid, conservative and able states men whose record Is absolutely clear and of the highest grade, He is not one of the orators of the senate, and does not trouble that body with many lengthy speeches. When he does make an ad- dress, it is full of meat and not a lawyer in the body leaves the chamber during It's delivery.
 Mir. Platt is known internationally as the author of the '.Platt amendment . which has been incorporated in the or ganic law of the republic of Cuba and which virtually gives the United States a protectorate over the island. It per mits the United States to prevent Cuba from gwamping herself in debt, and pre- vents her forming an alliance with any other foreign power. The Connecticut senator has been chairman of the com mittee on Cuban relations. but as most of the important legislation concefnine the relations between this country and Cuba has been accomplished, the posi- tion of chairman of the committee on the Judiciary will be moro comm nenslirate with his ability and experience.
 Senator Platt is a typical New Eng lander, tall, angular and cold on the ex- terior. He is a warm-hearted gentle man. however, to those who have pene- trated his New England reserve, He is fisherman and hunter of note, and has lodge in the Adirondaelzs to which he retires every year to indulge in his favorite recreation and rest from the grind of senatorial duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
THE POWER or KINDNESS,
Balky Horse Conquered by Woman and It's Driver Taught a Y
 Wholesome Lesson.

An elderly lady tells story in Our Dumb Animals that will be very inter- esting for you boys and girls to read. because most of you love animals and hate to see them ill-treated.
 Says this lady: We were going from A to s. one day. My nephew, lad of fl, was driving; beside him was n grand child, and before, pair of favorite horses. We came round sharp turn in the road, and at the foot of a steep hill Eoun5 a quadruped and biped. The for eg was a laoble-looking horse, the latter an unmistakable brute. The horse was harnessed to farm wagon, containing perhaps half ton; the man was beating him and shouting loud enough to be heard mile away. ItoId Eddie to asop, and said to the man: Please don't whip that horse any moro. He answered churlishly that he thought he knew his own business. thought he did not, but kept 1t to myself. kept talking to him pleasantly, as wished to gain time for the panting horse. After few minutes, said: You think, prob- ably, that women don't know how to manage a balky horse, but have been accustomed to ride and drive ever since was 12 years of age. If you'll allow me. would like to try your horse, and If fail with him, will help you up the hill with my team He looked an- noyed, but after a little hesitation said: All right, you can try stepped from my carriage and went at once to his horses head, which loosed from the vile check He dropped his head, and, as if he knew was his friend, he turned his face toward me for good look. patted him on the neck and face for a minute, and we soon were on the best of terms Soon mounted the wagon and indicated my wish by slightly pull ing one rein, and saying: Come He started promptly, and went straight up the hill to the top, when stopped hims His owner followed. TO his credit be 1t said, he removed his hat. helped me from the wagon, and said: I thank you; you have taught me a lesson. 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

contestants are encased from the waist down. or. if the sacks are long enough. from the neck down. Thus prepared. they ere given certain distance to 70. and are prepared to cover the distance in any way they can quickest, as. for example, juulpingEoF rolling 4 potato race CT an egg race, is yet another game which will furnish great amuzse- ment h these there ia laid out on a1a barn floor a row of potatoes or eR9s for each contestant, and these Fnust be carried one af time and deposited in 2 basket or box. In case of eggs bsirig used the breaking of one oe them loses the race. The boys will also enjoy a pig race. For the purpose pig for each boy should be released in a room in the barn. and the boys be given each q designated pig to catch Ik may be hard on the pigs, but 1t will ha great sport for the boys and the alisll-. ence.
 Christr1as night in the house is the gayest time of all the holiday season. Grandmother has prepared for it, and the last trace of embarrassment haai worn away from the shyest Of she youngsters. Bob apple' is good be- ginning for the evening. Plare nuua- her of apples in bowl of water ana let each have a try at catching one of them by the stem with their teath. Wet faces and soiied dresses will be fully compensated for in the amount of fun that Is had. Later, 6 hunt through grandomther's garnet VIII provide the necessaries for Christmas mummers. in which old Father Christ mas leads the revellers, composed of such characters as Dame Plum pud- ding, Sir Loin of Beef, Miss Pumpkin Pie. etc. Charades and shadow shows follow n rapid succession, and then. as climax, comes a Virginia reel. in which old and young participate Then the singing of Chrtstmas carol. and the Happy guests are ofe to bed and pleasant dreams,
 When gran dfather's big sled carries them back to tha trains that are to dls- tribute them to their far-away homsA they will vote this the Mserriest Christmas o9 all they have had, and grandfather and grandmother will wish that Christmas might lass throughout all the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
A Costly Experiment..

Crawford Instead oe buy ing you 8 Christmas present. why don { you havs your wife make you solnetning with her own hands!
 Crabshaw Can't affurd it. She once made mo a one-doIla forty n e-cent smoking Jacket, and the materials aha bought cost me the least part ol 6 ten- spot.--Jadge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
yus4ices to natirs.

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 HERE is conside
 able talk of retire. nents from the su- prenle bench at an early day. Chief Justice Fuller has reached the age when, under tho law. he can retire
 egg iee and enjoy full
 fA oe hfs life. The law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
WASHING GOSSIP
TIMELY TATTLI1gGs FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
PRESIDENTS LITTLE JOKE
NHas Elevated the Bench''--supreme Court Justices May Retire Some Possible Changes in
 Senate Committees.

. s HIN GTON .-
 President Rooss
 welt joe uIarly claims that he has done much to eIe- vate the bench. He does not claim that this IS due 50
 much to his ap- pointments as to the fact that his candidacy at yari- ous times has re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
!, cortelxou ln pemand.

ATIONAL Chair
 man c orteIyou is now paying the
 penalty of great.
 ness. After several months of close ap- Dlication and artiu- aus work he be- heved himself en- titled to a Vaca. ton. He laid his plans for an imne- diate trip abroad 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
The Jefferson Bible.

7 HERE is a tre- mAndnns demand
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 mendous demand upon congressman just now for copies of the jefferson Bible" as 1t is called. or to be more accurate a 6 ''The Life and Nor als of Jesus of Nag areth. !" This is a work of Thomas Jefferson, and is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

A lS t4A4Ss A1lp AdLWt permits g supreme justice to retire when he reaches the age of TO or when he has served 20 years. Chief Justice Fuller will be 72 years of age next February. He was appointed chief justice in April, 1888, and although he has not served 20 years, he is still eligible for retire. ment on account of age. It is under stood that the chief> justice has not been in the most robust health and is think Ing of giving up the arduous work of his position.
 Associate Justice John Marshall Har- Ian Is another member of the supreme bench who is eligible for retirement. both for age and for length of service. He was 71 years of age last June, and took bis seat on the supreme bench i1l December, 1877. He will have com pletsd 27 years as 8 supreme court tusticel on the. 10th of December. He has been one of the strongest men plays- icaliy of all the justices, but is now be- ginning to show his age. He has been an exceptionally hard-working member of the bench. and is still insistent on do- ing his full share of the duties of the COuELs ne uAS leu au HGtINS DuGuODG l1KSss which accounts for his fine physical con- dition, and still at his advanced age Is one of the most enthusiastic golf play CTS at the national capital. There has been considerable talk of his retiring, but unless advancing years should tell on him more rapidly than they have, he may remain to complete 30. years Of service.
 The next one of the associate justices who can retire for age in the near fu- ture is Justice Brown, who will be 70 years of age on March 2, 1906 He has been on the supreme bench for IA years Then comes Justice Brewer who will reach the age of 70 in June. 1907. He was commissioned an associate justice in De- cember, 1889, and has 15 years to his credit. Associate Justice Peckham was appointed in 1895, and will reach the age of 70 in November, 1908. The other members of the court are comparatively young men, Justice McKenna is 6l, Justice White 59, Justice Holmes 63 and Justice Day 55
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 suited in taking men of the bench. The other day he met Judge Richards, whom he appointed some time ago as federal circuit judge, and after receiving the latter's cQngratulations on hss victory. he laughingly said:
 well, judge, have certainly been the means of elevatiug the bench in my career"
 ''Why. how is that?'' asked the judge.
 Well, you see have been the means of taking several men off 1t, and then have placed you upon it,"
 The men who left the bench on ae~ count of MT. Roosevelt, were Judge Parker, Judge Van Wyck and Judge Herrick, all of New York, and all mem bers of the New York Judiciary, Judge Parker resigned to accept the demo- cratic nomination. for the presidency and run against MT. Roosevelt. Judge Herriclx resigned to become candidate for governor of New York against tho republican candidate. Lieut. Gov. Hig- gins, and it IS well known that he was selected because 1t appeared that Mir. Roosevelt's popularity would increase the vote of the republican candidate. Judge Van Wyck resigned to run against MT. Roosevelt for governor of New York in 1898, So that the president in his po- litieal career caused three vacancies on the bench.
 MT. Roosevelt will have further op- portunity probably of placing men on the bench before his next term Is con- cluded, as there will doubtless be several changes in the federal Judiciary from members of the district court up to the supreme bench.