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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-06-13


800 THIN six hours after the new
tNMI general manager issued his ia
It'll NOUS dry order it was the
most discussed subject on the
division The first thing the men had
TO decide was why it had been issued,
and the reasons they advanced were
almost as varied as the men them
selves. Some claimed that it was be-
cause he had lost the contract for car
rying the Consolidated Brewing COM
pany's Kansas and Iowa shipments:
others asserted just as positively that
1t was because he would not believe
the "fog'' explanation for the last
head-end wreck, in which two of the
largest compounds on the system had
been put out of service, while the bal
ance contented themselves with sar-
castle illusions to his prohibition
tendencies and his devotion to prin-
ciple" But on one point they all seem
ed TO agree, and that was that it was
entirely too severe.
''To think" said Barney Mcdonald
as he stood in the Eaidst of group of
engineers and firemen just outside the
roundhouse Office, 1--WE are not even to
be allowed to go into saloon. I won
der where he thinks we intend to get
our checks cashed Maybe he intends
to furnish a travelling identifier so as
to enable us to walk into bank like
respectable people and have some
young snipe of clerk ask us to swear
that we are the person named on the
check. No, sir,'' he continued EN-
ghaticaIly, drawing himself up to the
full height Of his six feet four; mot il
I know myself I've had my checks
eashed in saloons for the last twenty
years, and I've never been drunk yet,
and I'll do it again, too, If feel like it,
orders or no orders"
After the first wave of excitement
had passed and the obnoxious order had
been accepted as fact speculation be-
came rife as to who would be the first
victim, for it was a generally accepted
fact that at least the first offender
would get short shrfft for the sake OF
example. For the next week or two.
therefore, everybody was particularly
careful as to where his inclinations led
him, and If there was any imbibfng 1t
was done SO much on the quiet that not
soul could swear to having "seen"
anything.
The first pay day, however, saw Bar
ney true to his threat With his check
In his hand he walked straight from the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-06-13

the fireman kept his eye on the water
glass, and the brakeman looked after
the coal. The steam soon melted the
ice, and the water ran as free as ever.
Mile after mile rolled by.
The last twenty miles were soon re-
duced to fifteen. The trains speed new
er slackened for an instant Fourteen
miles thirteen! They were using lots
Of water, but the injector still worked
smoothly.
Twelve-eleven-t 1t was begin
ming to suck little. Nine-eight! 1t
was hard work now to get it to take
hold. Seven-six! Billy put it on this
time as they started down Middle
mans drop" and when, about half
way down. it broke with roar he
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-06-13
Candy

All our so varieties Of 1oc Candies for Saturday
night and Monday Sc a lib
Sailed Peanuts, Zoe a lb.
The finest kind of Candies at 1ec Id box,
the kind that are sold elsewhere as a special
at 29c h.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-06-13
Empire Latest
Tailori1ag Store,

Begs to announce the
opening Of a Ladies
Tailoring establishment at
37S South Main Street.
where everything in the
line is done up in first
class order and at lowest
reasonable price lie
does Cleaning, Pressing
and GentIemen's Car
ments. by the piece or by
the month.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Gums That saved Lives.

Guns have plenty of uses apart from
killing. For instance. the signal gun
of ship Is intended solely for an
nouncing her arrival ON coast. Again.
in desert countries, where water is
often difficult to collect out of mere
dampness of sand. gun barrel sunk
into the ground will collect moisture
in the bore. and many a life has been
saved by timely suck at the muZzle.
Minute guns are fired for public
mourning. and national rejoicings take
the form OF a royal salute.
A SLAYER captured with a cargo of
slaves in the tropics was put in charge
OF prize crew. On her voyage the wa
ter ran short. and the slaves. slavers
and prize crew were dying of thirst,
This set one of the marines. sergeant,
thinking. and he hit upon a brilliant
idea. -.~--7-----. 80 - = /
After regaining reluctant consent
from the captain he took all the availa-
BILE gun barrels. plugged up the. breech
ends of few of them, filed their bores
with sea water and set them end mp
among the Goals of the galley fire. AS
the steam rose he ran 1t through other
gun barrels until It got cool. The cool
ing steam collected in the shape of ex-
cellent fresh water. Of which he pro
cured steady though small supply
London Telegraph. s- !
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

In the upper part of the famous Sa
quatchie valley. i'm east Tennessee. a
man and his wife settled when the
country was new and wild. One of the
first crops that they raised was con-
siderable field of cotton. When it was
ready to be picked. they went out to-
gether. prepared to make Il holiday out
of this pleasant. labor. Their one baby
was left in cradle at the edge Of the
field. and the faithful old dog was
Instructed to watch the tiny sleeper.
After a considerable time they looked
toward the cradle to see if all was well
there. They were startled by the dis
covery that the little couch had been
turned completely over The dog was
making queer dives underneath and
yelping as IL in anger. AS they hasten
ed to the place they were Mortified to
find the animals jaws covered with
blood and instantly came to the con-
clusion that he had been rending the
child with his teeth.
The angry father hit the animal a
deathblow with a cudgel and then
hastily turned the cradle right side up.
There was the baby all unframed. and
there in the bedding was an enormous
rattlesnake. killed by the faithful dog
after fierce fight. in which both com
batants had received many Wounds
Springfield Republican.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

The second week in August. IL not
one of great historical importance In
old Amsterdam, is certainly one Of
martyrdom for the nervous and sensi-
tive. An ancient custom prevails ac-
cording to which the juveniles OF the
town are allowed to beat their drums
for several hours during a whole week
while parading the exchange. The
story goes that about 200 years ago a
plot was formed to blow up the ex-
change, but small boy, happening to
let his ball roll under the vaulted foun-
dalton Of the building, discovered the
barrels of powder which were to do the
wrecking. So 1t was decided to reward
the lad, and, on his being asked what
he would like. the urchin said that he
wished to be allowed to play at SOL
diers with his companions round the
building. all being armed with drums
and to make as much noise as they
liked during several hours of the day
for one week every year. This custom
is kept up. and. as all manner of in
struments are called upon to represent
a drum. tin kettles and saucepan lids
not excepted. the din is something to be
remembered
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

you know perfectly well that you be-
long to some one else and then actually
letting him
81 Leda seized his arm.
il"Only once" she protested earnestly.
'only once"
."Once Is once, too often" said Hars-
ness. great and exceeding bitterness
yelling up in his tone. "Once is great,
great many times too often. consider
ing the situation. Now. Lella. listen to
me-" he continued sternly. Either
stpro"'ie" me that you will never. never
again do anything in the slightest de-
gree questionable or we'll call it all of.
and you can give me back the comb
that you still have"
'.Oh. I'll promisev' said Leda. with a
submissive choke. "I'll never. never do
so again. Truly. truly. Upon my word
and honor"
Hardness looked to the right and
left and behind. Then he leaned down
and kissed her.
Leda smiled happily. almost forget
ting the side comb.
''She's dear little girl" said her
lover. and. taking all the driving appa-
ratus into his right hand. he thrust the
left into his breast pocket and drew
forth the missing comb.
Leda screamed.
"Oh. where did you find it?"
Il didn't find 1t anywhere" he said
.coolly. as he adjusted the reins again.
81 took 1t out of your hair myself last
night"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
strictly Regular.

The darky's fondness for chicken Is
only equaled by his dexterity in getting
possession of the birds. Weak consider
atoms OF mine and thine do not trouble
him in the least. In any event his logic
is equal to the strain Of good excuse.
Witness the following conversation:
II see you have chicken for dinner"
"Yessuh." says Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
II hope you bought the chicken
swell, no. but the transaction were
strictly regular. Dat chicken has been
restin' on my fence wifout payin' nun.
I'm. an reckoned it were bout time to
fohclosey'- City Independent.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
A DANCE IN THE KLOND!KE
joaquin Mf1Ier's story and tl:e Way
He ClincIaed 1t.

Joaquin MflIer's story and tl:e Way
He Clinched 1t.
At one OF his lectures just after his
return from the Klondike .Joaqu Mil
Ter told the following story: One night
l was invited to Il dance in Il miners
cabin, and while Bill Dalton scIaDcd
away on his fiddle we just 10 d it
down. But the miners tramped in and
out SO much between dances that be-
fore midnight the ladies declared the
floor was SO slippery they couldn't
dance another step unless some hing
was done. Then something WIS done
that never was possible in n!i,lin.
days in California. Each mn + gal
lantly opened his buckskin powder
pouch and sprinkled sold dust OF Tie
floor! And this was repeated through
out the night. And in the lii, rn.ng.
ladies and gentlemen. those min rs
never troubled themselves about sweep
ing up that gold dust Th>s ju;t hitch
ed up Their dog sleds and rode away"
At this point of Aiilcr's narrative
there was slight agitation in the au-
dience, an ominous sign of incredulity.
but Miller was equal to it. With Il
wave of his hand toward one CT the
boxes, he said, and my old friend up
there in the box, Captain John Healy.
will substantiate what l say"
It was a master stroke of the poet,
for the house burst into applause and
greatly embarrassed the modest mil
lionaire mining and railroad promoter
of Alaska, who unsuspectingly had ac-
cepted Miller's invitation to attend the
lecture in the afternoon.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Complicated Relation.htp..

"It's astonishing when you come to
think of it how the simplest appearing
marriages may have complicated re-
SUITS said a philosopher the other day.
"Of course when a man marries a
young girl and his son marries the
girls mother the possible offspring have
all sorts of relationships with their
parents. But take simpler case. A
chap know married his first cousins
daughter some years ago and has two
children. Those olive branches are
first cousins once removed to their
grandfather and second cousins to their
mother on the fathers side and first
cousins twice removed to their father
on their mothers side. Then each is
second cousin once removed to himself
A similar state of affairs occurs of
course in the case of children Of mar.
ried first cousins. ..
II think I've proved my theorem,
haven't I. that complicated results Of
ten follow simple enough causes~
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Blue Mountain Pea.

The foliage and flowers Of. all the
gOldenrods, says the Philadelphia
Press, are imbued with an astringent
principle and are moderately stimulant.
SO that their suitability for the manu-
facture Of domestic tea was recog-
nized by the American ,colonists as long
ago as when George ILL., was king over
them. One. species. the fragrant leaved
goldenrod. known sometimes as Blue
Mountain tea, possesses in addition the
favor Of licorice. Drunk piping hot in
the wilderness it makes a pleasant fea-
ture In the campers limited menu. This
especial kind. of goldenrod begins to
bloom quite early in the summer and il
easy Of recognition.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items OF local interest taken from the columns
OF The Press, thirty years ago.l
FEBRUARY s, 1874.

Holmes bulletin board records the
retail prices of coal as follows: Egg,
90. rs; stove, $40; nut, $3.50; Frank
lin, SLIPS.
M. B. Fisk has sold two building
lots on High and Prospect streets to
Albert Parkess.
Democratic delegates from east par
ish- state, E. H. Hyde, R. s. Hicks
senatorial, r.. s. Beebe, W. M. Craw-
ford; probate, Frank Cady, Julius
Pinney.
West Stafford's delegates to the con-
vention: Henry Wilton, George Pat
ten; senatorial and probate, Dwight
J. Glazier, Lucius d. Smith.
Considerable ice from to inches
in thickness and extra in quality has
been secured, but many are yet wait
ing to get it in larger pieces. Be
careful and not wait too long.
Last Saturday the property of Chas.
Barnes on Main street was sold for
$3, 800, to be used for a site for an
Episcopal church.
The Stafford Springs Book club will
hold it's annual meeting at the house
of Alvarado Howard next Saturday
evening.
Wellington. = johnson & Eaton,
merchants at the depot, have sold
their business to John B. Carpenter,
possession to be given April LIST.
Daniel Edgerton has bought the black
smith shop of VIM. Still, and removed
it to the depot, where he is now car
rying on the business The meet
ings at the passenger station are yet
kept up, and attended to the full ca
pacity of the room.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

TENDENCY OF THE TIMEs.-The tend
ency of medical science, Is toward pre-
ventive measures. The best thought OF
the world is being given to the subject.
1t is easier and better to prevent than to
cure It has been fully demonstrate ed
that pneumonia, one of the most niger
GUS diseases that medical men have to
contend with, can be prevented by II 9
use use Of Chanberlain's Cough Remedy
Pneumonia always results from cold or
from an attack OF II fne, "a (grip), and 1t
has been obse rived Il AZ this remedy coun
teracts any tendency Of these d q ,ases to
ward pneumonia. This has been fully
proven In many thousands CT cases In
which this remedy has been used during
the great prevalence Of colds and grip In
recent years. and can be relied upon with
implicit confidence. Pneumonia often re-
suits from a slight cold when no danger
Is apprehended until 1t is suddenly discOv-
err d that there Is fever and difficulty In
breathing and pains In the chest, and
then 1t is announced that the patient has
pneumonia. Be on the safe side and TAX 9
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the cold is contracted. It always cures.
For sale by T.. X. Taft, ii. r. Cadv,
Stafford; g. Hall, Jr., d Co., South viii
lingtOn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Bridal Customs I'm spaan.

In Spain bride has no girl attend
ants to stand at the altar with her, but
instead a ,..madrina." or godmother;
neither does she have a wedding cake
or any festive going away after the
ceremony. The wedding pair depart
quietly to their new home. where they
remain until the following day, when
they start on their honeymoon. Before
departing they pay a formal visit %
their respective relatives.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
The Earfhwnrms.

Among agricultural workers perhaps
the ,earthworm receives the least atten-
ton. Its value to the land is seldom
appreciated. 1t bores through the soil
making little tunnels in every direc.
ton. thereby admitting the air and
moisture not only to the soil. but
through the soil to the subsofl During
the process of boring 1t eats its way
along, thereby grinding up the little
particles Of earth, rendering them an
er and In better condition to retain
moisture.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

A McTHER's REooMMENDATI N-Ihave
used Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy for a
number OF years, and have no hesltar cy
In saying that 1t is TIE best rem Q iy for
coughs. colds and Group have ever used
10 my family. have not words to ex-
press my confidence In this remedy
MRS j. A. M ,oRE, North Star, Mich.
For sale by e. K. Taft, FL. F. Cady,
Stafford; @. Hall, Jr., & Co., South VIII
lin0tOn
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

Worse than an alarm of fire at night IL
the brassy cough OF cronp, which sounds
like the children's death knell, and 1t
means death unless something is done
quickly. Foley's Honey aud Tar never
fails to give instant relief snf quickly
cures the worst forms OF Group Mrs p.
L Cordier, of Manniugton n, KY, writes
My three-year-old girl b d a severe case
OF Group; the doctor said she could not
live l got a bottle Of Fo'ey's Honey
and Tar. The first dose gave quick Ie
lief and saved her life !" Refuse substi-
tutes. Sold by Z. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Asserted His Freeao,,.

:. ''Weil," said Tom sieepily to his room
mate, did yon solve that puzzle?"
"No." snapped Dick as he got ready.
for bed.
Huh! You said you'd solve 1t IL you
had to stay up all night to do it."
swell, ! didn't have to stay up all
night. This is free country. '-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
HUGO and His Disctple.

A young man. an admirer Of the
great poet. attended one of Victor HUI
COS receptions, became engaged In ar
gument and lost his temper. Hugo sol
EMMY rebuked him, and he subsidized.
Presently the guests retired. One Of
them, however, had forgotten his um-
brella and returned to get It. Looking
through an open door from the vesti-
bule, he perceived the young man on
his knees before the poet, sobbing out
his apologies for his disrespect, while
Victor Hugo. with almost regal digni-
ty, extended his hand to him and babe
him rise.
To prevent flannel from shrinking
put it away in a drawer. Do not keep
on going to look at it, as the shrinking
habit Is often due to nervousness.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

Kidney complaint kills more pope
than any other disease. This is due 10
the disease being so insidious that 1t gets
a. good hold on the ~ stem before It is
recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent the development of fatal di tease
il taken In time. Sold by e. K. Taft,
druggist,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

admired Bacon" remarked the young
woman with glasses.
Ibid you offend some Shakespearean
student?'
''No. 1t was a Chicago pork packer
He frigidly remarked that he didn's
care to talk shop Washington Star.
Winter coughs are apt to result In con-
sumption ne neglected. They can be go n
broken up by using Foley's Honey and
Tar Sold by e. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
Sand.

Boy-My mother says there was O
pound of sand in the last box of prunes
you sent up. =
= Grocer Well. you tell your mother
that was the best scrubbfng sand. She
is good customer. and threw 1t in.-
PHILADELPHIA Record.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

wANTED-FAITHFuL PERSON TO TRAv-
I'll for well established house in O few coun-
ties, calling on retain merchants and agents.
Local territory. Salary saa.00 per week with
expenses additional, all payable in cash each
each week. Money for expenses advanced. Po-
sttaOn permanent Business successful and rush.
ing. Standard House, so Dearborn St., Chicago.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

Youth has its own criteria by which
to Judge things which its elders assess
by other standards. Henry had just
come into his mothers kitchen. where
she was rolling pie crust.
Making pies. mother|
eyes. dear"
"Say. mother. your pies taste all
right, but why don't you make some
like Mrs. Thompson gives me and Bill
lyf You can take piece In your hand
and walk all round the yard eating It
and if won't break"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
RaHs 1'POw bic.

''Haye any buzzing In your earsY
asked the doctor. who was trying to
diagnose the case.
sNo," replied Mr.. Henpeck, mot ex-
cept when have to stay In the house"
Chicago Record Herald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

Foles's Honey and Tar 10 best for Group
and whooping cough, contains no oplates.
and cures quickly. Csreful mothers
keep 1t 10 the house Sold by e. K Taft,
dru0Ofst
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

We find we can satisfy a friend we
have not seen before in twenty years
by telling him he doesn't look a day
older, but * 1t is forty years we have
TO make 1t an hour.-Atchison Globe.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04

The most reliable preparation for kid
ney troubles on the market lie Foley'e
Kidney Cure Sold by Il. X. Taft, drug
let. t+
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-02-04
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY.

ONCE Chapman q Browns Hardware store
lighting
discount viii bssn Lighting only
at
be strontf
NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - New OrIeans-Com-
mercial. Joc discount; bank. 81 premium San Fran
cisco-Sight, par; telegraph. 2l9c. Boston-lOc and
l5o discount Charleston-Buyng. par: selling l-lOc
premium. Chcago-30c premium. Cincnnati-loo
discount. Savsnnah-Buying SOC discount selling
700 premium. St Louis-35c premium. Minneapolis
-s0c premium.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-Cau money In
London, 2iya2% per cent. Open market discount
rate for short bills. 2kG2 3l6 per cent: for long
bills, &1k9zl+ per cent. Berlin discount rate per
cent Berlin exchange on London. % marks 43
pfenn!gs Paris discount rate. 7-l6 per cent Paris
exchange on London. % francs II Confines
FOREIGN SECURITTES-Britis consols for
money, ~ n-l6; for the account SO 1916: French
rentes. Sc francs 67h confines
SILVER MARKEr.-Bar silver, 55kc; Mexican
25hd ~ "'
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid 1910: Lisbon. s5o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08
RAILROAD BONDS.-Mal

RAILROAD BONDS.-Market generally strong.
Total sales amounted in par value to $4,000 against
g. Col 90 on Friday. The heaviest dealings In
the AtchiSon general As Baltimore and Ohio prior
lien Sizs. Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Is. Chi
cago. Rock Island and Pacific general IS. Kansas
City Southern SIS Missouri Pacific trust 5s St Louis
southwestern first As. Third Avenue -. Union Pa
Cifc first and convertible IS and United Railroads
OF San Francisco As Consolidated Tobacco Is and
United States Steel Is were also active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The market for outside securities was OF a holt
day character The dulness only be appre-
ciated when the total transactions were figured at
about three thousand shares. and the number Of
stocks figuring in the total were less than a dozen
Price changes were without any special feature
and what few took place amounted to NOT mora
than fractions The merger issues were firm but
neglected. The close was dun but steady
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08

MONEY MARKET.-Money on call. Il. per cent
Time money was quoted at 2r2 per cent for sixty
20 ninety days. 2s4a3 per for four months and
51ti Ter cent for five and six months Commercial
paper was quoted at 3&4d4 per cent for sixty TO
ninety days. 4a4s Per cent for four 10 six months
and per cont for others.
FOREIGN EXcHANGE-Niarket closed steady
Actual closing rates follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08
tatioEs We're:


Closing prices yesterday Of the principal active
securities and net changes from Fridays quo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONDITIONS

Prime demand sterling remains unchanged az 4s7
and gold exports continue. this week amounting 20
Ss.25o,0o Receipts at San Francisco amount TO
e. 1900. which still leaves balance since January
I OF ahqvt Td7ea u our FAVOR. TRs payahass Of