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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-09-27
PLoW BOY THE LEADING MAN.

IL - " II N6uA VI II "O1AC1S1 WIN h1CN
Something for Themselves, That Our Great Men
Come.
1t has been said before, but it is pleasant to
say again, that the pillow boy is the leading figure
I'M IHis i6less5d government. Wealth and luxury
are well nigh fatal to the youth who would aspire
to a high station in American politics. To be
born with a silver spoon in the mouth is a calam-
ity rather than a blessing. Unlike any other
country in the world the American people go to
the fields. and shops, and tanneries for their presi-
dents. England is ruled by its royalty-the
United States by their pillow boys. In England
the aspiring youth depends upon his descent, in
America upon his ascent. There the family makes
the man, here the man makes the family.
This great and refreshing truth is strikingly
illustrated in the nominees of the two great
parties for President and Vice-President. Mr..
Roosevelt is the one exception to the usual rule
of country boys being called to the Presidential
chair; but Mr.. Roosevelt is a plain American
without any frills about him. Judge Parker was
born on a farm near Cortland, New York, where
he learned the necessity of honest labor. He was
too poor to 60 to college, his fathers necessities
compelling him to help the family with his own
earnings; so he began business for himself with
such advantages as the village school and the
Cortland Academy could furnish.
Senator Fairbanks, the Republican nominee
for Vice-President was born in a log cabin on his
fathers farm in Union County, Ohio. Here he
spent his boyhood, learning the large lessons
that have fitted him for the exalted station he has
filled so well. He knew nothing of the social
fooleries that belong to dudes, but he was an ex-
pert at pulling fodder and rolling logs. At col
lege he cooked his own meals and did odd Jobs
at carpentering to increase his slender financial
resources. He walked right past those who sneered
at him and his country called him into high ser
vice.
Henry G. Davis found himself in his early
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11

that he knew there was case for as- against him in the court and that he had made no attempt to have 1t set tied. Then he smiled again, so much so that MT Kennedy asked him what was the cause. ....
 ''Do make you smf1e," said he. "when I ask you have you been charged with assault with intent to murder? Is that & serious matterT
 Tt certainly is," said Wolcott.
 "Yet you smile at it," said MT Ken nedy.
 The state then took Wolcott in hand again, and he said that Winne- gar and the two Vandemarks seeemd to be the leaders of the crowd; that at least they had the most to say.
 Once more the defense took him in hand and he admitted that he was not locked up with the others to find out what they had to say, and that he injured. He did not say to the boys us away. He thought W1nnegar did not have a handkerchief about his face and he did not remember testify ing at the first trial that he did not see face without handkerchief over it. He denied that winnegar put one on to illustrate how to tie 1t, but he was almost positive that it was Willis Vandemark did this.
 MT Kellogg then read from wftness' prevfous testimony his last answer re- garding the accused. This close.1 with WOlcott for the time and the fi.st of the boys. Stephen Ball, was called.
 Balls direct testimony was that he was in the pool room the night of tho assault. several times the last time about 9 o'clock. All of the boys were thers W5r egn and the two vardema,ks, he titreht. This last reference was stricken out.
 About ii o'clock he saw a crowd pass along the street. going toward Hur1burts shop. and he and his com panions, the boys in question, went with the crowd. The two vande- marks, Winnegar. Mcclure and War ren were there. Wolcott was the last who joined the crowd. At Hurlburt's 8 shop Willis Vandemark swore the boys to secrecy, remarking "that there were boys in the crowd and 1t would not do to have them 20 around town telling about us" Witness did not hold up his hand when the others did. He did not see Ross in the crowd. Af- ter waiting while at Hurlburt's shop the crowd went up to the switch, saw a car passing toward Wa terville, and upon its return they at ts"kad it. At this juncture court ad- journed to Monday morning.
 The boys were taken down to Jail last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
MRS MARY SHAWN.

Mrs Mary Slavin, widow of the late Joseph Slavin, died last night at the family residence, PIP Dublin street She is survived by three sons. James A., letter carrier at the local post office, John ". and Thomas J; three daughters, Mrs Mary Fox, -nrs T. J. Deeley and Miss Margaret Slavin; also two sisters, Mrs Mary Wilson of New York and Mrs Eliza Phelan of Bridgeport Mrs Slavin had resided in Waterbury for the past forty-five years and had wide circle of rela- tives and friends. She was one of t4e old members of the Immaculate Con- ception parish, and since the formation of the Sacred Heart church she was connected with that parish. Mrs sla- win was we'll liked in the neighborhood where she lived and many inquiries were made regarding her condition since it became known that she was seriously i'll, especially by those who knew her in the past, but have since removed to other parts of the town, all recalling some incident which showed that she was woman of exemplary character and ma de lasting impress sion upon the minds of everybody who came in contact with her. The funeral will take place Sunday after noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
ROBERT EnMET.
Costumes for the Production Arrived Last Night and are Beautiful.

For years 1t has been the custom for all the amateur dramatic organizations Of Waterbury to journey to Springfield or New York for costumes for plays or any other kind of an entertainment A change from the old route was made yesterday when Manager John F. Gal win and Director B. L.. Maloney paid a visit to the costume house Of Gib- bons, the New Haven cOstumer. As a result of that visit the production to be given by the united divisions of H. bernians will be costumed more ele- gantly than any amateur production of the kind ever given in this city. All the costumes were given out to the members of the cast last night. On Sunday a full dress rehearsal will be held and every person who Is to take part in the production must be present or the absentees' places will be filed. Any person who is absent from the re- hearsal Sunday will not be allowed to take part in the production.
 It is pretty evident from the sale of tickets that City hall will be filled to the capacity allowed by the new rule passed by the city authorities, and therefore any who present themselves on the night of the performance and fail to be admitted have only them S0lPGS uO pldluC. h1cFSu AuAuI cu pSO- pie are allowed in the hall and the committee in charge has limited the sale of tickets to just that number.
 The performance will be splendid one and no mistake. Seldom has a perfect themselves in their various perfec themselves in their various parts. They have given up much time and on next Thursday night they ex- pect to reap their reward. And just to remind you of one thing. lne play will not be the only attraction. There will be prtty solos, choruses and old Irish reels and breakdowns. After the regular performance is over, too, there will be dancing for the young and the old. It vii be most memorable cele- bration of St atrick's day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
EDWARD HOWARD.

The funeral of Edward Howard took place this morning from his late home, 19 School street, to the Immac- late Conception church. where sol emn mass of requiem was celebrated with the following officers: Father O'Brien, celebrant; Father Brennan, deacon; Father Frederick, sub-deacon. The active bearers, all members of Division 4, A. 0. H., were William Dooley, Michael Griffin. Eugene Clark in, Patrick Shea and Michael Carroll. The honorary bearers were Timothy O'Rourke, John McElligott, John W. Savers, Thomas Ahern, John Fitzger- aid, John Healey. The interment was in St Joseph's cemetery The floral tributes were profuse and in- cluded the following pieces: Pillow, family; fiat cross. MT and Mrs Thom- as Howard; standing wreath, John Howard; standing anchor, Mrs Pierce and family; wreath. Mrs B. Shea and family: standing wreath, Mrs Mckay and family; mound, Mrs Dougherty. Naugatuck; standing piece, "Taith. Hope and Charity" employees Amer ican Mills Go: standing Tyre, packing room, Waterbury Manufacturing Go; standing cross, employees Chase millt- nery store: palms and roses, friends from City hall annex; cross, gaIax leaves and roses, MT and Mrs E. J. Finn; standing harp, Division 4, A. O. H.; wreath, MT and Mrs P. Brennan; wreath. galax leaves and violets, MT and Mrs I. Chase; mound, De Forest council. No IT, R. A.; wreath, Miss M. Ghent and N. O'Brien; heart of roses, Sacred Heart drum corps; wreath, galax leaves and violets. Margaret Higgins; wreath, gahx leaves and lilies. Mrs Elizabeth Conlon, Norwich, Conn; bouquets. Misses Cutting and Tero, William Quinlan, May Connor, Mary Sullivan, Dr and Mrs E. W. Mcdonald, Mar garet and Anna Law1or. Miss Calf ney, Cromwell. Among the out of town people who attended the funeral were MT and Mrs Michael McCor- mack and Miss Mary Shea of Hol- yoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

Tomorrow will be furnishings day at Currans. Ready to wear things for men, women and children.
 Hind quarters veal 12, fore quarters Sc, at Public market; roast beef. Sc, 1Oc and 12c a pound
 Conkey's roup cure for sale by D. l.. Dickinson x Son. They keep a fine quality of hay and grain.
 Chance did not bring the crowd to Dodge's shoe store; 1t was the fine showing of goods at low prices that did it.
 The Union Supply Go is giving s5 worth of stamps with a 5S-cent order. Look it up.
 The Trott Baking Go will have fresh coffee cakes for Saturday.
 Shoulder roasts will be Sc and Sc, legs lamb 1Oc, fowls 13c and 16c, at Castles tomorrow.
 Last few days of J. G. Jackie & Sons mid-winter clearing shoe sale. See ad to-day.
 Rain coats, long and loose, stylish garments for rain or shine, any price you want to pay, at J. B. Mullings & Sons. ...-
 You can buy a good pair of shoes, either light or heavy soles, for, $2, at the Colby Sherwood Shoe Co.'S.
 Spring suits at about half their regu- lar prices at E. G. Kilduff &g Cos. Leading styles in hats.
 Miller & Peck are selling good negli- gee shirts at 35c, or three for $1. Neck wear. several styles, three for $1.
 Special sale of violets at John Saxe's, 205 South Main street, to-mor- row. only 2Oc bunch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
Credit Argument.

Our strong position in the credit on - is a matter attained by uns daunted persistence in matters of quality and littleness of price, backed Dy the most liberal and generous cred- 1t proposition ever offered to the pulp 1c by the Guarantee Credit Clothing Go.
 Anybody can buy for cashi That's easy" There's no special honor in the iact that one can walk into store, lay down in cold cash the full price asked for an article and so become the possessor. Come to think of it it's the coldest sort of a proposition, Q mere transaction. To have credit given you is entirely different. Makes you feel as though you were entitled 10 1t. What great honor it Is to be able to enter as store, select such goods as you want and arrange to pay for them in amounts and at times that are convenient to you. What a great dignity there is to credit, ana how far reaching it's beneficial effects.
 A large per cent of the worlds business owes its existence to this great comodity. To buy for caghs then, is very ordinary. But to buy on credit Is always a distinction that one should be proud of.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
BLAST FURNACE STARTED.

Pueblo, Col, March 11-Blast fur nace "C' at the Minnequa steel works has been blown in. This is the first blast furnace to be put into operation since the shutting down of the works last November, although the auxiliary plants have been gradu2ally put into commission for the mast two months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11

 first triaI that his reputation for truth and yeracity was below par and the question was ruled out Wolcott smiled and MT Kennedy asked him what he was smiling at. He denied emphatically that he was the leader . in the assault. but admitted that the crowd waited for him at Hurlburt's s X shop, though he did not ask them to wait Nor did he understand that it was agreed or understood that blow was not to be struck until he got to the switch. However, when he got to Hur1burt's shop the crowd moved forward up the hill toward the switch. .,.,
 His evidence as to the crowd at the switch was then taken up and he de- nied having testified at the first trial that Vandemark did not place any stones on the track: he now said he was not sure who put them there.
 'Have you not told this story so that you would not be prosecuted?" he was asked. The question was ruled out. He was asked how he came to be witness and the court re- marked that 1t was to be presumed ha was present under a subpoena. Wolcott said he was not present vol untarily, that he pays his own way ito and from Bridgeport every day. ana his other expenses as well, and , that he had to draw his wages in ad- vance fin order to be able to come to court. He said he has not received cent for testify lying.
 In reply to Mr KennedY he said A-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS. We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of William 1T. Taylor, who died Wednesday at his home in Waterville took place this afternoon with service at the house by the Rev MT Mof1tt and interment in Water vile cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-21

practice, While the hills have reyerber-
ated with the roar OF cannonading Evyery
mans workmanship is carefully graded,
and the books kept in the garrisons show
every enrolled mans standing for years
back. Her officers know upon whom to
put their fingers for sharp shooters.
Tor. the present, want of time to spare
to tins work makes it necessary for me
to close. Japan is today the light of Asia
Out OF this conflict with Russia victorious
she comes to shine brighter and brighter
unto the perfect day when China, and
INDIA, and all Central Asa shall break
with their past, and yielding up their su-
persltions, welcome to their shores the
wc1 Ids commerce and enlightenment ami
along with these things, as Japan has
done, the teachings of Him who is the
Eight of the world II in this crisis Japan
be beaten, then shall the index finger Of
progress be turned away backward, ana
that spirit of enterprise and liberality ami
Intelligent human progress and uplift of
which she is the natural and rightful eX-
ponent III the East shall be numbed and
ground down into the earth as the ST.
bcrian avalanche presses southwark.
A. r. MORGAN.
Coldsboro n. c., Feb. Is, 1904
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-21

marrowchilling fogs. In the brief sum
met time the wind will bring you sand.
In this way you will combine the disad-
vantages OF the North Pole with those Of
the desert OF Sahara" In the winter time
the Russians light their great stoves and
doubly barrlcade their doors and win
dows, and Ill this atmosphere, like that of
greenhouse, many of their women Will
pass six months, never yeEturing out Of
doors. Even the men only go cut at in
te,Vals. Every office, every shop is ar
oven. Men OF forty have white hair and
parchment faces, and the women are old
at thirty. The farm laborers during the
few summer months work almost entire
" without sleep. They leave that for
the winter, when they shut themselves up
like dormice in their novels. their store
of food and vokda buried underneath the
floor. For days together they sleep, then
wake and dig, then sleep again. So it IS
even with their betters. The Russian par.
t. lasts all night. In an adjoining room
are beds and couches; half a dozen guests
are always sleeping. An hour contents
tfem, then they rejoin the company ana
other guests take their places. The Rus
sian eats when he feels so disposed; the
table is always spread, the guests cone
and CO.
Once year there is a great feast in
Moscow. The Russian merchant and his
friends sit down early in the day and
sort of thick, sweet pancake is served UP
lot. The feast continues for many hours.
ard the ambition of the Russian merchant
is to eat more than his neighbor. Fifty
or sixty of these hot cakes a man VIII
consume at sitting. and a dozen funer-
ais in Moscow is often the result An un-
civilized people, we call them in our.
lordly way, but they are young They
viii see us out, l am inclined to think
Their ensrgy, their ,ints2lligence-whe
these show above the graundwork-and
their animalism are monstrous. / have
known Russian learn Chinese within
six months. English! They learn it whilo
you are talking to them. The children.
play at chess and study the violin for
their own amusement The world viii
be glad of Russia-when she has put
her house in order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-21
A Mothers Gratitude
Nam a Mother in Raleigh
Will Appreciate the
Following.

Many a strong man and many healthy
woman has much for which to thank
mother The care taken during their
childhood brought them past the danger
point and made them healthy man and
woman Children are generally bothered
at some period with incontinence OF
urine, and inability to retain it is often
called a habit 1t is not the children's
fault-the difficulty lies with the kidneys,
and can be readily righted if taken in
the proper way A Raleigh mother
shows you how:
Mrs. A. C. Howell of 215 E. Davje
street, says: my little boy suffered I'm
a kidney weakness. The secretions from
those organs were thick and he always
complained of being unable to retain it,
and often wet the bed. He had sallow
look and his back ached a great deal and
he also had much headache. had doc
tor attend him but he seemed to grow
worse instead of better. ] noticed Doan's
Kidney Pills highly recommended in our
papers and / got box of them from
Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Company's store.
Before the boy had taken half Of them
there was decided change for the bet.
ter. The secretions from the kidneys
became natural he did not complain of
backache or headache, and there was a
wonderful change for the better IN his
complexion. Doans Kidney Pills are all
that is claimed for them and will only
be too glad to say so at any time"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States
tho name D0gu'S and take
no substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-21

of Moscow and st. Petersburg, and some
how the light talk and laughter die away,
and Il hush like chill breath, enters Dy
the closed door and passes through .t
is curious song, like the waiiing OF
tired wind, and one day it will sweep over
the land heralding terror.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-06-30
Triumphs Of Modern Surgery.

Wonderful things are done for the human
body by surgery. Organs are taken out and
scraped and polished and put back, or they
may be removed entirely; bones are spliced
pipes take the place Of diseased sections of
veins; antiseptic dressings are applied to
wounds. bruises, burns and like injuries be-
fore inflammation sets in, which causes
them to head without maturation and in
one-third the time required by the old
treatment Chamberlain Pain Balm acts
on this same principle. 1t is an antiseptic
and when applied to such injuries, causes
them TO heal very quickly. 1t also allays
the pain and soreness. Keep a bottle OF
Pain Balm in your home and it will save
you time and money, not to mention the
inconvenience and suffering which such
injuries entail For sale ~ A. S. Mar
shall, Woodbury.; w. G. Flikeni, Mullica
Hill. 6-2-1m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-06-30
new JERSEY HEALTH GOOD.

Figures in the forthcoming animal report
Of DIR. Henry Mitchell, secretary Of the
state board of health, will show that for the
past year the death rate Of the state was
lower than any previous year, with but one
exception; also. that it compares fayoTably
with that Of other states The report will
make formal complaint that local boards
of health do not send in their reports to the
state board as promptly as they should and
that by reason Of this laxity the work Of
the state board is interfered with.
1t will show that the average annual in
crease in the number of inhabitants in N. J.
as shown by the United States and state
census reports, has been 81, 1886 each year
during the last twenty years, or about 80
per cent. The number of. births recorded
during the calender year 1902 was 35, 1l6.
! The document will give these statistics,
Number of marriages during the year, 49,
$50; deaths, 81, 319, Or 400 less than the
previous year Notwithstanding the increase
in population; death rate, 1881 per 10, 900
of population, which is lower than any pre-
ious year excepting 1898.
DIR. Mitchell will report that fewer deaths
occurred from pulmonary tuberculosis the
past year than in any year since 1882, a
fact which he will ascribe to the better
modes of Lying being adopted throughout
the state.
Smallpox caused 432 deaths, and the re-
port will say
Not since this bureau was established
(187s) have SO many deaths occurred in
New Jersey from this disease in any one
year, and the reason for this unusual mort
atty is found in the neglect Of vaccination
during the last fifty years y
These figures will also be given
Deaths from pneumonia 2,932. or 9.32
of the entire mortality Of the year; deaths
from diphtheria, 6S3.
As showing the great mortality anne g
Jersey babies by diarrheal diseases, DR..
BIitchell's report shows thas for 1902 there
were 1922 deaths from these causes Of
babies between one month and one year old
and only 1854 deaths from all other causes.