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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
HARD TO REALIZE IT.
Enormous Amount of Money Nee aed
 for Army Purposes.

Washington. Nov 22.-GeneraI c. r. Humphrey, quarterinasterg general, in his annual report to the secretary of war, says the enormous amount of work involved in meeting the needs of the army can be hardly comprehended by anyone not in close touch with the service Continuing, lie says;
 '9rhis work, which would tax the best ability and energies of force rllt merfcally strong enough to permit Of giving 1t proper official attention at all points, has been made doubly onerous because of the inadequate number of quartermasters now provided by law and the greatly depleted civilian force in the quartermaster-generafs office"
 He then adds:
 s'SO important is the matter of the efficient and expeditions transaction of business in this atfice and so embar- rassed has the office been of late be- cause of n constantly decreasing force, long since reduced in numbers below what is absolutely necessary to actual ly prevent the great volume of work from falling in arrears, that the quar- termaster- general strongly recommends some increase in his clerical force"
 General Humphrey says that tile ex> penditures made on account of the army transport service during the fis- cal year were $3,074,024. The value of the work performed by the army transports on the basis of the lowest obtainable rates offered for the same service, he says, was $S,472,26O, or q difference i'll favor of the army trans, port service of $39S, ,23G.
 The earnings have also kept th& transport fleet in good condition. and fhn iS ran in fhn nu statement The total cost of caring for these idle transports has been $126, ,402. Continuing, he says:
 Another years experience has only tended to confirm and emphasize the views expressed in my last annual re- port as to the utility, economy and ne- cessity of the army transport system and the wisdom of continuing our pres ent policy i'll it's operation
 The cost of the inter-island trans- port service in the Philippines, 1t is stated, has been $S7S, ,763, or $193,367 less than the same service would cost at commercial rates. The Quartermas- ter-general recommends the construc- ton of bridge across the Potomac giving direct communication <between the government reservations at Arling. ton and Fort Myer with the city of Washington, which structure, he says. should be memorial in character.
 The disbursements Of the quarter. master-general's office on account of the maneuvers at Portland, Me. West Point, Ky, and Fort Riley. Kan, it is stated aggregated $4S9,303.
 X recommendation for fifty addi- tional post quartermaster sergeants is made.
 General Humphrey says q general service corps is desirable on the grounds of efficiency, economy and dis cipline In time of war or in emergen- cy such Il corps would furnish body Of trained men to instruct and direct appointees from civil life and civilian employees.
 Some conservative and practical plan looking to the retirement of su- perannuated employees of the govern, ment is favored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Barcelona council. No 42. Knights of Columbus, held memorial services for their late brothers, Patrick Ward ana Charles Morrissette, Sunday evening. The eulogy on the lives and characters of the deceased brothers was delivered by Grand Knight Rev Farrell Martin. Music was furnished by William Mas sann's orchestra, which was conceded by all present the best sacred music ever heard in Knights of Columbus hall Edward Keefe was heard In solos which were we'll received
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
TURKEYS ENOUGH.
Bat tho Prices are Soaring Above
 Heads of the People.

Notwithstanding all the talk about a scarcity of turkeys there appears to be lots of them in the market, and all one wants to get hold of good one is the necessary coin to plank down iii exchange for 1t. Of course every deal- CT has his own price list, but 1t is not likely that one differs much from the others. Gobblers are selling from 2b to 30 cents pound, few cents more than last years figures; but 1t iS claimed that the stock is better and buyers will say so when they see the birds on the table. If you don't like a turkey or think the price too high, you can get nice goose or duck at 1S or 20 cents a pound, and if you pre- fer some other kind of fowl you will find no trouble in having what you de sire delivered at your home, provided you have the cash or credit. "Oh, yes, we give credit" said dealer to a re- porter; If we didn't we couldn't do business, but everybody would rather have the cash, and people who talk the other way don't mean what they say. There are people in Waterbury who hre good for anything they order, but house wants q big capital to run a place and always have a lot of out standing bills. They come in, to be
 
 that keeps it's accounts paid up and waits for them can afford to do a large credit business without feeling It."
 This was an ideal day for shopping and many took advantage of 1t to se- lect their Thanksgiving stock of ttr- keys and other things. They brought the youngsters with them. and 1t was revelation to some of the little ones to see so many turkeys, geese and chickens hung up by the heels outside the store doors. One chubby little joker inquired of his mother what hap pened the feathers that were on them. and the woman, who, evidently was in a humorous mood informed the young ster that they never had any, where upon the boy said he supposed that was the reason they were killed, be- cause they could not stand the cold weather. The remark amused the dealer and he handed the child the price of bag of candy, at the same time telling his mother that her boy could crack joke, too.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
nILFORD'S POSTMASTER.
Frederick II. 'TibbAls Charged With
 Misappropriatina $500.

New Haven, Nov 22.-Frederick NJ. Tibbals, who was dismissed as post master at Milford on Saturday owing to q shortage ill his accounts, was ar rested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Parmelee upon war rant charging him with embezzlemenu of funds amounting to $500 He was brought before Commissioners William A. Wright and bonds were fixed for a hearing Additional charges will be made later covering other alleged em- bezzlemehts.
 X The papers were given to Parmelee to serve yesterday morning. but when he went to the station to take a train to Milford he found Tibbals on a train at the station. He appeared uncon- cerned when the warrant was read to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
THE TABARD INN

Library Is now established at our pharmacy The books are Fiction, Science, Travel, Politics, Religion and Commerce. You can read them for al- most nothing. Come in and inquire about them at Fitzpatricls's pharmacy, corner Hast Main and Wall streets. Telephone 63A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22

Why pay 15 cents copy for maga- zine when you can get one free with the Evening Democrat? Every sup- scriber to this paper can have the Women's Home Companion simply by paying the subscription price of the paper in advance. Subscribe now and get the biz Christmas number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22
Special Sale

Ladies, don't wait to buy your hats after the season. as the prices of all our trimmed hats are marked down at half the regular price Don't be with out hat, as you can get one at one half the price than elsewhere. We manufacture all our hats personally, not two alike, as some of our conpetis tors, buying cheap ready made hats all alikes If you are looking for stylish hat come down to
 Freedman'S Original Bargain Millinery
 2o5 BANK STREET.
 Ready to wear hats in all colors at one-half the price. Hats trimmed while you wait. <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-11-22

THREE SPECIALS IN SUITS. Ladies Tailored Suits, Norfolk and tourist coats, pleated back with strap, nine gore skirt with side plaits, zibelines and Scotch mix lures, special for Wednesday and Thursday morning $1298 Tailor-made Suits, coat 27 inches s long, fitted back, loose front, nine gore skirt, tucked ;, seams and side plaits, made of tweeds, cheviots and Venetian cloth, spe- cIal for Wednesday and Thurs day morning $16.5O Sample Suits, several styles, vel vet, broadcloth, Venetian, zibe- lines and mannish tweeds, at reduced prices for Wednesday and Thursday morning. TWO EXTRA SPECIALS IN COATS. Ladies' Tourist Coats of tan cov- ert cloth. col1arless effect, bishop sleeve, lined with satin, former price $1O.50, special for Wednes- day and Thursday morning $6.9S Tourist and Butcher Coats, tan GOV ert and mannish tweeds, self strapped, large sleeve, former price $I4.50, special for Wednes- day and Thursday morning $10.50 "A WALKING SKIRT SPECIAL. Walking Skirts, Melton cloth and fancy mixtures, tucked seams and side plaits, price $4.5O, special for Wednesday and Thursday morning $2.9S
 TWO BIG FUR SPECIALS. Sable and Isabella Fox Scarfs, with large tails, special for Wednesday, and Thursday morn ing s6.50 Large Scarfs of marten, squirrel and fox, shaped collar, with six fury tails, special for Wednes- day and Thursday morning $10.50
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
The RIue Guu.

1t would be hard to imagine a more
fantastic looking animal than the blue
gnu, which ranges in South Africa
from the Orange river north to Victo-
ria Nyanza. 1t suggests to one coming
unexpectedly upon it and seeing it for
the first time sort of impossible
dream creature a cross perhaps be-
tween a buffalo and a nightmare. To
the buffalo belong the neck and horns,
but the tail and the hind quarters are
those of horse. The legs are a deer S
legs, but the head resembles that of no
other living animal. There seems to be
no doubt that the wild grOtesqueness
Of the appearance Of the gnu is a pro-
vision of nature to protect the animal.
When frightened or disturbed these re-
markable antelopes go through a series
Of strange evolutions and eXtraordina-
ry postures in order to enhance as
much as possible the oddly and hid
eousness of their appearance and to
brighten away intruders.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
COAL TAR PRODUCTS.
Some of the Things We Get From
This One Time Nuisance.

Some of the Things We Get From
This One Time Nuisance.
When coal gas was first introduced
as an illuminant for large towns the
tar which is condensed from the gas
was looked upon as a nuisance. How
ever, chemists discovered that coal tar
was an exceedingly complicated COM
pound and lent itself admirably to the
production Of great number Of use
full chemicals So we find today that
all the various brilliant and beautiful
dyes employed for coloring various
kinds of fabrics are produced from
this substance.
Coal tar also furnishes the basis for
several kinds of medicines, such as tri-
onal, sulphonal and so on Saccharine,
which is substitute for sugar, is also
made from coal tar. Carbolic acid
(phenoD, the most important and best
known antiseptic and disinfectant, is a
product of coal tar. Benzol, a clear
and colorless liquid resembling alcohol
to some extent, is another distillate
which is employed for removing grease
spots.
Then we have naphthalene, q sub
stance which to some extent resembles
camphor and is employed, like cam
phor, to protect wooden fabrics from
moths.-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28

We would like to ask, through
the columns of your paper, if there is
any person who has used Green's
August Flower for the cure of Indi.
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver
troubles that has not been cured
and we also mean their results, such
as sour stomach, fermentation of
food, habitual costiveness. nervou
dyspepsia. headaches, despondeot
feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
ountrles, and we wish to CORRESPOND
with you and send you one of our
books free of Cost. If you never
tried August Flower, try a rs cent
bottle first. We have never known
OF its failing. If so, something more
serious is the matter with you. The
70 cent size has just been introduced
this year. Regular size IS cents. At
Frost d Spies. G. G.. Green,
Woodbury., N. J.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28

An escaped convict was on trial be-
fore French court, and the question
turned upon his identity with prison
er known to have been tattooed. There
upon his arm, and the question submit
ted to M. Leroy, the medico-legal ex-
pert, was whether the man had ever
been tattooed. M. Leroy applied strong
friction to the skin Of the mans arm.
This had the effect Of bringing out
white lines as cicatrices, with slight
blush tint. By this means the word
Sophie" was plainly legible in white
marks on the Redeemed skin. This
proved the identity Of the convict.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
BLOW ING HOT AND COLD.
How Iron and Steel In Losing Heat
Rise In Temperature.

Rise In Temperature.
The phenomenon of a substance riS-
ing in temperature while losing heat,
known as ''recalescence," which was
first observed by Professor Barrett
and investigated by DR.. Hopkinson,
has been noticed in the case of iron at
a high temperature. A piece of iron
was heated to about 800 degrees G. and
then allowed to cool slowly. At this
temperature it is bright red, but on
cooling to about 1855 degrees @. sud
den Encouragement of heat takes place,
the iron rises in temperature and
CLOVIS with brighter red.
This phenomenon was investigated
more accurately by Hopkinson in the
case of steel Round a bar of this
metal he wound a coil of copper wire
insulated with asbestus and jacketed
with layers of asbestus paper. The
temperature of the wire was followed
during the experiment by connecting
the coil to a WheatStone's bridge to
find the variation in it's resistance and
from this the variation in temperature.
The steel bar was then heated bright
red in a furnace and allowed to cool.
The temperature fell regularly to $50
degrees c., then rose to 712 degrees
c., when it again diminished.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
THE FIRST BANKS.
They Were Established In Italy In
the Ninth Century.


the Ninth Century.
The first banks of which we have rec
ord were established in Italy so far
back as sos by the Lombard Jews,
who had benches, or counters, erected
in the market places for the exchange
Of money and bills. 1t is from their
banco, or bench, that banks have taken
their name.
The earliest bankers were also gold
smiths and dealers in precious stones,
but with the advance of civilizat ton
banking became distinct business.
Merchants had deposited their cash in
the mint in the Tower of London until
Charles l. laid hands upon the money
in 1910. In 1916 traders agreed to
lodge their money with the goldsmiths
Of Lombard street, who had strong
chests for their own valuables, and
this was the origin of banking in Brit
ain.
The chief banks in Europe We're es-
tablished as follows: Venice, iii; &c
noa, 1915; Hamburg, 1919; Holland,
1885; Bank of England, 1894; Scotland,
1895; Ireland, 1888; France, 1903; Unit
ed States, 1916.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
A WOman's Complexion

1t is rank foolishness to ATTEMPT
to remove sallowness or gressiness
of the skin by the use of cosmetics.
or local treatment, as advocated
by the beauty doctors. The onlv
safe and sure way that woman can
improve her complexion is by purify
ing and enriching the blood, which
can only be accomplished by keeping
the liver healthy and active. The
liver is the seat of disease and blood
pollution. Green's August Flowe
acts directly on the liver, cleanses
and enriches the blosd, pariGes the
complexion. It also cures consti-
patton, biliousness, nervousness, and
induces refreshing sleep. A single
bottle of August Flower has been
known to cure the most pronounced
and distressing case of dyspepsia
and digestion. New trial size bottle
% cents; regular size rs cents. At
Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
GRADUS AND CLAUDIT PEAS.

quality, maturing from four to eight
Gays later than the Alaska. Vines two
30 three feet high; pods dark green,
large, long and fat, containing five to
seven large peas. Recommended for
us size and quality, also fine appear
ance in the market as compared with
other early varieties ripening with or
81 few days ahead of it.
Claudit.-A new early, wrinkled pea.
Vines two and half feet, pods three
20 three and a half inches long, con-
tanning six to eight peas. Very pro-
If1ic; quality good. Highly recommend
I'd for home or market use.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
andwritinE on Iron.

1t was an accident that led to the
discovery of the method of transfer
ring handwriting to iron. An iron
founder while experimenting with mol
ten iron under different conditions ac-
cidentally dropped ticket into mold.
He presently found that the type of
the ticket was transferred to the iron
in distinct characters. Following up
the idea which this fact suggested, he
procured heatproof ink, with which
he wrote invertedly on ordinary white
paper. This paper was introduced into
the mold before the molten iron was
poured in. When the mold cooled the
paper had been consumed by the heat
but the ink, which had remained in
tact, had left clear impression on the
iron.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
ANIMAL LANGUAGE.
Sounds and Gestures That Take the
Place of Speech.

Place of Speech.
A sound or gesture made by an ami
NAL under any mental or emotional
impression and calling out similar
one in another animal is an element
OF language. When the rabbit quickly
beats the ground, it's fellow rabbits
know that there is danger somewhere,
and they take action accordingly. That
is rabbit language. When the hunter
initiates the rabbit and thus conveys
the same ideas, he is speaking" the
rabbit language for the time being.
Many animals use signs, which Of
course are understood through the
eyes. The ants converse by touching
antenn3 and feet Many insects rub
the elytra. This is animal language
in it's simplest form. It expresses but
few ideas. But there are animals
which are capable of modulating their
''voices"
Even the common rabbits, which
seem to be mute, are constantly max
ing sounds, which little observation
will soon discover to be ever changing
in volume, modulatio etc. Much of
this method of communication changes
when the animal is brought into civ
ilization from the wild state. The wild
dog, for instance, barks very little
when in freedom. How the household
dog barks and is able to express him
self is we'll known.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
MEMS HATS IN KOREA.
The Reason They Are Wide Brimmed,
High and Fragile.


In lsscture on Korea, Burton Holmes,
spea king Of the mems hats, said:
Though Korea and especially Seoul
has many foreigners and the people
have become accustomed to strangers,
they adhere closely to their curious
costumes, the hat being the most i'm
pressive part of the garb The Korean
gentleman never removes his hat in the
presence of company, either in the
house or outside. The hat must be
worn constantly during waking hours.
'The hat consists of wide brim and
q crown high enough to contain the
topknOt The hats are made of many
materials and vary IN price from So to
$40. Their form dates back to a time,
centuries ago, when a king who was
fearful of plots and conspiracies de-
vised the head wear as a protection
against his noble enemies. If men
could not set their heads together, he
argued, they could not engage in a
conspiracy, SO he issued an edict COM
polling his courtiers to wear hats with
gigantic brimS. Then in order to pre-
vent fighting on the street he ordered
that these hats be made of a thin
porcelain. In case of fight the hat
would certainly be broken. This would
necessitate explanations from the no.
bleman, and street rows were thereby
ended
Though the hats are no longer made
Of porcelain, they are sufficiently frag-
lie to be broken if the wearers engage
in any violent demonstrations"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
The Art OF Naming Horses.

I was asked to give the name for a
horse the other day. This is not near
so easy as you might imagine. It is
very seldom that the name Of horse
Is altogether appropriate or is entirely
satisfactory to the owner. Striking ex-
amples of success may be found in
the astronomer who drives a tandem
and who christened his leader Apo
gee and his wheeler Peri-gee, and in
the medical student with a similar
team who called his leader Os Fronts.
London Graphic
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
The Best Family SaIve.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel gives in
slant relief from burns, cures uts,
Bruises, Sores, Eczema, letter and
all abrasions of the skin. In buy
ing Witch Hazel Salve it is only
necessary to see that you get
The genuine DeWitt's and cure is
certain. There are nmany cheap
counterfeits on the market, all of
which are worthless, and quite few
are dangerous, while2 Dewitt S
Witch Hazel . Salve isss perfectly
harmless and cures. Sold by Fox
Bros.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
Roardin. Houae An.enitias

First Landlady Dointedly) Well,
thank heaven haven't got no sllele-
tons in my cupboards. Second Land
lady (sweetly)-Nobody thought for a
minute that you kept your boarders
there
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
The ChODhOuSe.

Gritty George wasn't always like
dis, mum. Onct I used ter take my
meals in a chophouse. The Lady
Well, l reckon a chophouse is a wood
shed. You can take your dinner in
mine if you cut some wood first.-St
Louis Republic.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
UnEafn1y, but King of Soaring Birds

UngafnIy, but King of Soaring Birds.
No one would be likely to imagine.
for example, that so heavy and, in
fact, apparently ungainly bird as a
pelican is a king among soaring birds
After much Topping when these great
birds have acquired Roadway the
broad wings are spread. and in majes-
tic circles they mount skyward. with
only an occasional flap Of the wing, Of
ten passing beyond the range of ones
vision.-Country Life In America.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
A Modest Petition.

Little Johnnie had been taught to
ask a blessing at the table One morn
ing there was company present to
breakfast, and Johnnie, being 4 little
embarrassed, made the following brief
petition, 80 Lord, forgive us for this
food Lippincott's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
Pana,s Duty.

Hell was thinking of having my
fortune told. She-You needn't go to
the trouble. AS you have proposed to
me, papa will see all about that
Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
Good Peas For Home and Marke,

Good Peas For Home and Market.
f. William Rane of New Hampshire
probably knows considerably more
about peas than the next man. Here
Is what he has said about some of the
newer varieties:
Gradus or Prosperity.-An early
wrinkled, large podded pea of excellent
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28

Never pose as an angel until you are
sure that your wings have sprouted a
good crop of pin feathers.-Philade
phia Bulletin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
Washburn Public Library Board.

N. nj. Oscar, president: o. A, Lamoreaux
vice-president. c. q. Sowder, secretary; w.
Fl. Irish, Charles Peterson, Mrs. VIM. O'Neil,
D. Il. Cameron. Z. Bryan, Mrs. James A.
Sheridan.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
ROMAN CATHOLIC

ROMAN CATHOLIC
REV FATHER URIC PETRI
First mass u. M; High Mass, 1890 a. m.
Baptism, 2 p. M; Instructions, 2:3O d. m :.
Vespers. D. M.
Friday 7.30 p. m. Stations and benediction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-04-28
DR.. A. o. SHAW,

Practices imited TO Diseases OF the! EYE.
EAR, NOSE, THROAT and CHEST
Eyes testediand glasses correctly fitted.
OFFICE ROOMS 10 AMI is, Ashland,
Masonic Temple. Wisconsin.