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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
THE DRAGONS FAITH.
TT WAS SHAKEN BECAUSE HIS
 PRAYER WAS ANSWERED.
Be Petitioned for Rain, for Which He Was Grateful, But Objected Se- riously to the storm That
 Game with It.

The New York Weekly vouches for the truth of the story here told. In Q certain rural section of New York, it says, the farmers were suffering great uneasiness for their crops, on account of terrible drought of unusual dura- tion. The knowing ones had all prophe- sled; the wise ones made their guesses las to when rain would fall, but all these predictions failed to bring rain to the parched fields
 Atlength the pious part of the commun- ity said that nothing but prayer would bring rain, so, one Sabbath morning, after Sunday school was over, one of the most pious members a deacon rose and said:
 Well, brethren, you have all tried your signs and you've killed and hung up all the snakes you could find; the rain crow has croaked, but none of these has brought us rain And no wonder; prayer is what we need If you want rain we must pray for 1t, and we do need it. If we do not get shower by next Friday our crops will be ruined Let us all continue to pray in private. If rain does not fall by Wednesday let us all come together at my house and pray for it till it does come. We will beseech Heaven with our prayers, and God will hear and answer them.'
 Wednesday came, but no rain fell. The heavens were as blue and clear as on a fine midsummer day in Italy. That night the neighbors all repaired to the deacon's with anxious faces and heavy hearts, but the deacon's face was cheer ful.
 "Oh, we will get rain this evening: we have not prayed earnestly, Ask be1iev- ing ye shall receive, and you will get full measure. !"
 The prayer meeting was opened, and first one and then another prayed, until it became the deacon's turn to lead Be- fore his prayer was over, clouds began
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
The Czar's Relatives.

8 The list of the Russian czar's rela- tives includes brother, an uncle, four cousins of the first degree, ten of the second, 15 of the third and great uncle. All of these except the 1a cous- ans of the third degree must be adz dressed as imperial highnegs. These B male relatives of the czar are < great financial burden to the empire, as each Of them receives an annual income Of s460.O00. They moreover own in the aggregate 5000 square miles of land and 325 palaces. en- ploying an army of920 900 servants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20

to gather, and the heavens were dark ened
 The deacon took heart and began anew. The clouds became more dense, and soon the welcome sound of rain drops was heard on the roof. The dea- con could pray no longer. They must all go out on the piazza, and watch the blessed drops as they poured down. The deacon walked about his piazza, rubbed his hands, and as the rain continued to pour down he would ever and anon ex- claim:
 .I told you so, Prayer was what we needed You didn't pray with your hearts, but your lips.
 Still the rain poured After awhile the deacon began to look uneasy. Such pouring rains would wash his lands Still it rained, ard now the wind began to blow. The deacon's face was begin ming to lengthen visibly. His lands were washing terribly, and the wind was tearing about in his new orchard up- roofing his fruit trees and breaking and tearing them up. Out in his back yard was the deacon's dairy. containing all his nice crockery ware. By and by 1t be- gan to rock fearfully. With look of mingled wrath and fear, out rushed the deacon and braced himself against the dairy It tottered, but the deacon tugged and strained, and righted 1t again Wip- ing his streaming face, he shouted:
 .sOh, yes, Mir. Lord. I'll let you know Pm some myself" and hesglared around fiercely to see if anyone disputed But the wind still shrieked and reared around the dairy The deacon braceG himself and lighted it for three success
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
REST DAY IN SAMOA
SABBATH STRICTLY OBSERVED
 IN PACIFIC ISLANDS.
Christian Missionaries Have Made Many Converts Among the Ma tives. - The Mormon Schools
 at Apia-Gospel Hymns.

Apia, Island of Samoa.-We are ac- customed to think of these semi-civi- nzed races as being of very indifferent religious convictions. It comes almost like a shock to hear, about six o'clock on Sunday morning, half a hundred fine voices holding forth with Onward Christian Soldier" or Pull for the Shore!" The words, of course, are in the native tongue, but the music is from the Gospel hymns and all the other well-knoWn airs.
 Missionaries have been settled in the islands for many years, chiefly Metffo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Plenty of Farm Land.

The available farm land in Indian ter ratory is estimated at 15,000. 900 acres These figures are taken from the recorde of the Dawes commission. Of this 16 per cent. was in cultivation last year There are about 2.o00.0 .000 acres of land where pine is found in commercial qnan- titles, and there Is an abundance of hard woods of all kinds. The latest statistics Obtainable give the value of farm ani- mals at $55 100000 The per cent Of the population engaged In agriculture is exceeded in only three states Nissis- sippi, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Kansas City Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Jealousy of Poets.

Minor poets, said Howard Cham dler Christy, the illustrator ere apt to be jealous of one another and to treat one another rudely and spiteful- ly. At literary dinner the other day I heard two minor poets in con- versation. I saw your villanelle in the Blank Magazine. said the first Did your said the other Yes, and I heard neat compliment on it. too, by a young woman. What did sha say? The first poet laughed Why, he answered, she wanted to know If \ had written it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Modest Reouest

} Miss Hautey Cover the te1eph hone)-- I don't see why you cant call her to the phone; her house is only three blocks from your store.
 Druggist But. madam. have no one to send
 "The idea! Can't you lock up your store and go yourself? It's very Inn portant. "-Ph Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Helping Hand.

fI am awfully poor, you know.v be- gan the smitten young man, but"
 Well" interrupted the frigid-heart- ed heiress, "I'm willing to help you along in the world. Here's nickel to pay your car fare home. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Prunes for fyhara cfe,..

Now comes one of those up-to-data scientists and declares that steady diet of prunes will strengthen the moral character. This is simply variation of the old saw: Be good and you'll be happy, but you won't have much fun. ."--Chicago Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Rats Eaten.

{ With reference to methods of get ting rid of rats, the London Globe remarks: Tt Is hardly likely that the dish will ever become popular one. but it is an undoubted fact that in Staffordshire rat pie and rat stew are largely devoured.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Frozen Tomato Salad.

Take one can of tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and tablespoon of sugar. Freeze and serve with French dressing or mayonnaise. Freeze the tomatoes in glasses that have glass tops, or in balx- ing powder pound cans, by packing In ice and salt for three hours Turn out of the can and slice. Good Housekeep- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Nothing Light.

An Arabian woman who is in mourn ing for near relative abstains from drinking milk for eight days, on the theory that the color of the liquid does not harmonize with her mental form.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Agsd Woman Terrier.

A woman aged 79 years, a great grandmother, runs ferryboat on tho Flahensee at Erlner, near Berlin. She Is always ready, day or night, to take over passengers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Bov Anarchist.

Among the many anarchists arrest ed in connection with the bomb ex- plosion in Barcelona, September 13, IS a 14-year-old boy Eamed Neales, who is described h- T, sc.ice as a "pre- cocious -S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Very Elusive.

The hardest bird to catch is the eagle on "a $20 gold piece Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Teaching with Typewrite-.

The latest and most fascinating method of teaching children to read Is to put them at work on a type writer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
Too Much Ease.

The world to-day yields comfort too easily to the capable; 1t takes hardship to form characIe- Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
On Guard.

Percy-Is your chaperon up-to-date? Mercy-Not any date that make N. Y. Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20
r~ ||4S|UNION SUPPLY GO. 9Sl| }l1l@1@j II8 SOUTH MAIN STREET. @nss@ll nsll oakulle and Watervile Delivery Tuesday and Friday
 Special Orders
 GOOD FOR THIS WEEK

Free, $25 worth, 250 Hunt Stamps,
 with the following order at $1.65: l lb Best Tea 6{1c 3 lbs Milk Crackers .25c 4 lbs Best Prunes .............. .25e 3 lbs Best Rice 25c. 1 ID Best Butter BOG Free, $25 worth, 250 Hunt Stamps,
 with the above order at $1.65.
 Free, $1O worth, 100 Hunt Stamps,
 with the following order at 69c: 2 lbs Ginger Snaps ............ 14c "A lb Pepper ..........s..s........ .10c A ID Tea .................5. 15c 2 bags Salt .............S..s.... <. 1Oc 2 boxes Matches .............. .10c pkg Corn Starch {. 10c Free, $10 worth, 100 Hunt Stamps. .i with the above order at 69c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-20

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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01
Was inaton Jersey Tests.

Among the names of the cows whose
private records have been accepted by
the American Jersey Cattle Club under
date of August 18th we find several
owned by F. o. Pattison, of Monroe,
Wash. Jean Marigold 130167, sired by
Mercurial Chief 39S97 out of Grace
Marigold 99377, has butter record of
20 lbs. OF. for one week, and gave
$50 lbs. 13 o. milk in the same length
of time. The test was made from July
1S to "a in this case, as also in the case
of Gelatine 3rd 114531, named below.
Jean Marigold was years and IL
months old at the time of the test, and
weighed about 1000 lbs. She had good
clover pasture and received 15 lbs.
shorts and lbs. oil meal daily. Celia
tine 3rd 114531, sired by Henry Hud-
son 2797O out of Gelatine 61404, is 8
years and months old, weighing
about 1, 100 lbs Her feed was the same
as Jean Marigold received, and made
butter record of 20 lbs. OF. in one
week. and gave 374 lbs. 10 OF. milk.
The third cow whose record is entered
by the A. J. G. G. is Gwavas 1916,
daughter of Gelatine 3rd, by lockwood
Beau 44733 She is A years and IL
months old, and tips the beam at about
900 lbs. On a good clover pasture, sup
plemented with IL lbs. of shorts per
day, she gave $50 lbs. of milk in one
week, making 10 lbs. 141a OF. butter.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01
ConWay's New Creamery.

The new creamery at Conway will
open for business in the very near flu
ture. The building, which was begun
last spring, is already completed, and
the necessary machinery has been in
stalled. John Finstad is the proprietor
of the new creamery. He and part
ner, P. K Utgard, own and operate two
creameries in the state of Wisconsin
For the present Mr.. Utgard will re-
main in Wisconsin looking after their
creamery interests there. Mr.. Finstad
is an experienced creamery man and
believes thoroughly in the future OF
dairying in Skagit county. The new
creamery at Conway is claimed to be
the best equipped creamery in the
county They have the only pasteur-
izing machine in the country and one of
the few on the Pacific coast. They will
make butter and will ship pasteurized
milk and cream to supply the market
for fresh milk and cream in nearby
cities.
The creamery starts out with milk
from 500 COWS. Farmers who have
been hitherto shipping cream to Seat
tie, Everett and Bellingham will sup
ply the home creamery. K Lange, e..
A. Garrett, Martin Gunderson, John
Moore, George Moore, T. e. Moore and
e. A. Nelson have been a group Of
farmers shipping cream to Everett and
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01

material can be introduced with i'm
punity to future quality.
We knew a dairyman once who, in
spasm of economy (O, sought to save
so cents by purchasing cheaper grade
of salt than was his wont, and later
lost on his shipment of butter thereby
81. 1t was one of the most effective
lessons he could have been taught in
practical dairying, exemplifying as it
did that cheap material always pro-
duces cheap quality. When it comes to
cheese making, salt holds just as i'm
portant a position as in other dairy
lines. i. e., that solubility and purity
are highly necessary.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01

An unusually large exhibit OF Wash
ington agricultural products and man
ufacturers is assured for the state
fair at North Yakima, and the lnd1ca-
tons are that every county Will be
represented. The premium list is an
attractive one, having been complete
ly revised and enlarged. The manage
ment will distribute $4,000 among
competitors in the different depart
ments, fact which in part accounts
for the activity and interest which ex-
hibitors are manifesting. The purses
and premiums are worth spending
money for and in consequence many
of the country exhibits in particular
will this year be of very high order.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01
Remember What You Were.

A South Dakota editor says: when
YOU get to the calf remember patience.
He doesn't understand your deal
whether you want to veal him, torpedo
him or nurture him. Have prayer
learned at the maternal knee-on your
lips as you proceed. Tickle his SHINY,
avaricious nose with the tips OF your
fingers. AS you become more deeply
absorbed and things are dom, don't
forget the prayer. Hypnotically your
calm state of mind will lead bossy to
the light, and humping his Timber
spine he will go in for his mess like
a Jap after a Russ cruiser, rising at
intervals to blow the token OF his
happy dip on the rim of your bib over
alls. But remember he's a calf-the
same as you used to be-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01

who have taken turns delivering the
cream at the station These men are
all to be patrons of the new creamery
The creamery building is most con-
veniently located and is 30xx50 in size.
The boiler room is 20x20. The people
of Conway can we'll feel elated over
this important acquisition to their
community.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-09-01

In view of the fact that 1T is often
said that alfalfa alone is complete
and sufficient ration for the dairy COW,
we would call attention to statement
recently made in the California Guilt
vator by Mrs. Minnie Eshelman Sher-
man, a leading California authority on
dairying. Mrs. Sherman says that
while heifers are merely growing they
live very we'll on alfalfa alone, but as
soon as they begin to give off fat in
milk they are liable to become alfalfa
sick" common ailment in the alfalfa
dairying district about Fresno. There
is not enough fat in Alfalfa to supply
the needs of these animals. Wherever
alfalfa thrives it is the main food OF
dairy COWS, but it should be supple
mented with some other food which is
richer in fat and starch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09
nnniil tnnnrlnIlru l1rrnuJn

] said, but | VIII 81" took the water
out, and gave Brother Smith Il drink
He then told the story OF h!s encount.
er, | could not move him alone So /
started back 20 camp. whore they were
packing up. On the way / was halted
by Il big buck Indian, who tiled 20 take
my rife from me, I'm the struggle
could have shot him, but ! knew that
such an act would precipltate our mas
sacre. | got into camp, lodging ar
rows, and found that the Indians had
run Off our beef cattle and about every
thing else they wanted We moved
eight miles that day, however. Father
Mcconnell carried George A. IN front OF
him. on his saddle, until he died. about
eight miles cut, We could only bury
him there on the desert,
Again we fell into the hands Of
the Indians and for three nights IN
succession they kept us up with their
frightful yells. They would charge on
us, but turn back at sight Of our lev
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09

his camp. But In the other recog-
nized the murderer OF the Englishman.
The coat had been riddled with bullets
The most punishment we could lnnlct,
without killing him, was to put our
packs on his back and run him for 30
miles that day. ! give You my word
we made the fellow carry that hundred
pounds OF luggage distance Of 30
miles IN that orc day. He was unable
to walk without pain the next day and
we went Off and lett him.
u was out ON the Ute trail once and
ran out Of provisions. with VIM Lyle
and James Smithson we lived for sew
eral days on cedar berries, and then
had TO roast the ruwhde on our sad
dies as food.
Indian scouting Is e fair llfe-some-
times, But / believe I'm through with
IT,"
And the rugged old veteran resumed
his exploration OF the city,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09
The question which now agltatos thO
Is the seating OF Senator Smoot.

The question which now agltatos them
Is the seating OF Senator Smoot,
The women, the wives aud the mothers
Are wanting on platforms to go;
They got up some lengthy petitions,
For making him sit down below.
But what VIII become Of the husbands,
The homes and the children to boot
II such things are all they can think Of
Petitions and senator SmoOt?
My wife gives him 10 me Tor breakfast,
AZ luncheon hos thrown at my head,
When dinner time comes he's the topic,
hear his name even in bed.
For refuge / fly 10 the clubhouse,
The papers there cause me TO boot,
The first words see on their pages
Are all about Senator Sm0ot.
( 20 ON the street iust To view him
But IN the cndeavor / fail,
For never man can ! see there
Supplied with two horns and tail,
TAX Of wives hanging on to his coat
tails
Each day ne would need a new suit;
Therc'd not be- rag to hold ON to
II my wife eQt senator Smoot
get mp aud drgss I'm The morning.
No button rs whore Il should be.
] have to put pins i'm some places.
Aud sew mp "a rent IN my knee;
If / could have moro wives and daugh-
tors
a horn IA foicvcrmore toot--
There can't be button that's loose ON
The raimcnt Of Senator smoot
1'o ST down TO rest In the evening
I'D have to get up on a shelf
They talk of "a seat for Mormon"
| can't find a scat for myself
II I have 10 endure it much longer,
I'll pack up my grip and I'm sc0ot,
And take mp section of wives there
In Utah. with Senator Smoot
A. NJ.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09
LAMENTATION FROM THE
EAST.

They're having great dolngs IN Congress,
Tho people are maklng row,
Because man sent out from Utah,
Would Join in their solemn pow-wow;
The mon there the lights Of the nation,
And all through the country 10 boot
Are fighting 10 keep him from taking,
His seat there. this Senator Smo0t
The ministers here IN the churches
Wherever they happen to meet
All think that their mission on earth ~,
10 keep him from taking his seat
They used TO preach, "Do unto others
And so forth this none can dispute
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09

IA1 PIERCE, INDIAN FIGHTER

. veteran Tells the Story OF Stirring Personal Ex-
sU'Ns ,oes IN Utah In the Old Pioneer Days Before
oodskius Became Peaceable-Some Thrilling ADJ
urea as Related to tho "News" by an Indian War
Veteran
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09

THE AMERICAN MERCANTILE
AND REPORTING AGENCY. The coll
lectors Of "Gad Debts have moved to
Rooms gO7.2l0 New Atlas Block. Phone
2O2jk and they will call for your ac-
counts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09

eled rifles. They are awful towards
In case of that kind But through
the perfldy of an Indian who pretended
to be friendly we were led into the
camp Of an old Ute who had joined the
Navajos as chief, named Spanish
Hank, and he was one Of the flercest in
all New Mexico. We were made cap
tiyes. but our lives were saved through
the intercession Of civilized Indian
boy known as Enos, who had joined
our party.
UNIQUE PUNISHMENT.
an 1862. went to Callville, on the
Bis Colorado, to help Arson Can build
warehouse. With Harvey Mangum,
started home after the Job was COM
pletcd We We're travelling afoot with
plenty Of luggage to carry. We came
onto the camp OF an Indian named
Toshoab ON Virgin hill, His braves
had George Patteu and Oryillc Symous
surrounded In their wagon We inter-
ceded and nearly talked our heads on
for their release when | discovered,
suddenly, that the fellows had whipped
up and We're going like a streak of
creased lightning IN their outl while
we remained I'm custody. on foot. While
there. noticed brave wearing % coat
that | recognized as belonging to nm
Englishmau who used 80 live az ST,
George and there was blood ON H.. I
knew that two men We're expected I'M
that vicinity from st. George the day
following, .nd putting two and two to-
gether, came 10 the conclusion that the
Engllshman had been murdered. We
got away after a long wait and started
out with our packs on our back We
had travelled three or four miles when
we saw two Indians coming towards
Us on the dead run. We worked "A
ruse that sent them beyond the point
where we hid In the bushes and when
they turned back they looked into our
guns. With q weapon evelod at them
we could do as We pleased | released
one of them and started him towards
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-09
TIL or SMITH

'''u TO mo- "oh, Yes, / any, gp"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-28
TO SELECT SITE FOR GRAVE.
Committee to Decide Where Smithson's
Remains Shall Repose.

committee composed of Chief Justice
Fuller chancellor of the Smithsonian In
stitution, S. P. Langley, secretary, and
John B. Henderson, r. r. Hit and Alexan-
der Graham Bell, the executive committee,
was appointed last night at a meeting of
the regents of the institution to select
site for the grave of James Smithson,
which is to be IN the grounds of the insti-
tuition which he founded. Their selection
will be made known to Congress in due
time in order that that body may formally
authorize The disposition of the remains in
accordance with the plans that have been
adopted by the regents of the institution.
At the meeting Dr.. Bell submitted his
formal report of the bringing of the body
of Smithson from Genoa to this country,
duty with which he was charged by the re-
gents, and which he performed with fidelity
and care. DR.. Bell reached Genoa on
Christmas day, and on the last day of De-
cember the tomb was opened and the re-
mains brought to light. There were pres
ent United States Consul William II. Bish-
OPP and six other witnesses. Mrs Bell
placed wreath of leaves from the grave