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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
MODERN ENGLISH SERVANTS
Have Higher Pay, More Holidays and Finer Clothes Than in
 Former Times.

Times change, and our servants change with them. The results of the Lincolnshire May Hiring Fairs, which extend over about ten days, and lately came to an end, show that the old-fash- toned servant maid no longer exists, says the London Chronicle.
 Each succeeding year recently serv- ants have demanded and obtained high CT wages, and in the case of domestics the wages paid for their services are twice as high as those which prevailed 20 or 30 years ago.
 Another direction in which change Is Indicated is the stipulation for regular weekly holiday as part of the hiring bar gain. Very few servants will go out to situations now without the concession of an afternoon or evening once week, and in one case girl asked for special weekly holiday so that she might take her music lesson.
 Again, there is the cycling habit. So many servants on bicycles have never been seen before as during the recent vacation. They hocked into East Ang- Han towns in considerable numbers most of them on prettily equipped up-to- date machines.
 The contrast with the "old hands" who remember the May weeks of 30 years ago has been very marked. The agricul- sural laborer is as we'll dressed now as his employer, and the dress of each do mestic would have provoked the ex- clamation that she was "a fine lady in her grandmother's time.
 Another of the many noticeable changes which the servant problem has undergone is that of securing 8 girl who will undertake the duties oi milking. Tn 99 cases out of every l0t this branch of farmhouse work is now delegated to the menservants.
 Such changes as these, which make the lives of servants more enjoyable than formerly, and mark their enamel patton from the dull routine of daily l domestic work, are the inevitable out come of diminishing supply rather than the result of effective trade unior l organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25

Considerable attention has been paid to scientific kite flying by the military
 authorities in nearly every European country for long time, and as the kites have been modified and improved their use has been continually extend ed, until now they arc employed for quite q number of purposes, such as for signalling to long distance or for locating the position of camp, for ob- taining photograph of hostile coun- try or of an ene1ny's fort by suspend ing camera from the kite line and operating it by electric wire or clock work; for making meteorological ob- servatlons with selfrecordlng instru- ments, and for lifting men for making reconnoissances. Captain Baden-Pow- ell, for example. has frequently ascend ed to n height Of 100 feet, using five or six hexagonal kites strung together, each measuring F feet high by 12 feet across. Kites offer great advantages over captive balloons in that they are lhOIG CSlSliy LLA4AGttQAkSfNAt AAI A1SA GeN~ pensive and can he used In a strong wind. The Italian army has lately turned It's attention to the matter, and its aerostatic division has lately been carrying out q number of experiments to determine the actual use of kites both in time of war and for the study of meteorology. Kites Of every known type have been tested-the Baden Powell. Hargrave, Eddy, Lecornie, Nikel and Tarbe patterns all being tried-and decision will shortly be come to as to tho best type to be adopted. The Tarbe kite is the inVen- tion of a French engineer, who recent " succeeded in raising himself to a height of over 150 feet at Vincennes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
where Most Wheels Go Around.

There is no place in the world where the wagon or cart traffic is equal to that of Newchwang. During the win ter months, when the roads are firm ly frozen, there are not less than 2,000 carts, each carrying two tons per day, coming to the port, each drawn by frome four to seven mules or ponies; some of these carts are from 30 to 40 days on the road in order to reach the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Trunks, Bags and Umbrellas
 and Dress Suit Gases

is the best assortment to be seen in the city, and our prices are the lowest. Remember if you buy from us you buy direct from the manufacturer at rock bottom prices; we are exclusive in that line; you get the benefit. Trunks s1.3o up to $35; Dress Suit Cases, s5c up to $22; Bags, from 20c up to SIP; Umbrellas from 33c up to $10. Bear in mind that we guarantee to keep i'll re-. pair every umbrella you purchase from us free of charge. Ask for our nine rib umbrella, 1t Is q beauty, for $t. This is the place, 153 BANK ST. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfrs,
 Trunks, Bags, Umbrellas recovered and repaired in best manner at short notice. Telephone 119-2, Will call for
 your repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Fruit EhNrbe4

Boil together for five minutes pint of water and 3 pint of sugar, Chill, and when ready to freeze add two cups of currant juice, half a cup of sweet orange juice, one finely shred- ded pineapple, one bottle mineral wa ter and freeze to a mush. Serve in glasses s.--Roston Globe,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Pensions in Japan.

The family of dead Japanese soldier gets as pension about one-third of the pay of his rank. This would give the widow of a private 5s. month; of q first 25c.; of a captain, soc, and 60 the widow of colonel, G5 a month,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
A Cvpress Over Every Grave.

Tn Turkey. a Moslem grave, when once 1t has been filled In. Is never re- opened on any account With view to remove the fafntest chance of a grave being thus deflled, the Moslems plant cypress tree on every grave, immediately after the hurial-thus making their cemeteries resemble for @sts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Lobster Sandwiches.

Remove the meat from as many fresh boiled Holsters as are needed and cut in dice. An hour before using dust with salt, red pepper and lemon juice. and spread between huttered slices of Boston brown bread. Pass the two slices together and cut in triangles.--- N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Blind People of United States.

There are fewer blind people in the United States than In any other coun- try in the world in proportion to the population.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Japs Use Proper Method.

The Japanese address their letters the reverse of what we do, writing tha country first, the county next, then the city, the street and number, and the name last of all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Russia Is the Under Dog
 Exposiion N.

ERICAN people sympathize with Japan because
 look that nation the under dog in the fight but Uz2l that is not true. RUSSIA IS THE UNDER DOG AS FAR AS THE WAR IN. MANCHURIA IS CONCERNED. Japan right home but small steel rails be- Russia fighting force and her supplies thousands of miles distant
 But Russia will lose this never 1t may lose bae land may be defeated time and again. but IT WILL NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL TT HAS BEEN VICTO- RIOUs AND SECURES A SEAPORT FOR ITS COMMERCE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
Special Sale
 SEE THE GOODS.

Don't take our word for it, simply examine carefully, and we know your trade will follow. We want to con- vince you that our line of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-25
The Best Ale
 Ever DreWs'

That's the exact expression used by we'll known local cafe proprietor a few days ago, referring to our popular "Alpha Ale" He had tried all the other kinds. too, and knew what he was talking about. What better ad- vertisement can be asked than such voluntary words of praise? And what a. compensation for our untiripg efforts to produce the best ale on the market!
 Needless to tell about our "PalIidal, Lager That established it's, great re- putation years ago. Telephone for trial order if you want the best. Tele- phones: Brewery. BIO; Bottlery. 21S-2. Ths Rallmann Brewing Co.,,
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
AT THE PISTOL s. POINT .* By SEWARD w HOPKINS

II was equally certain that James Lee.
or whoever the second man might be.
was following Bill in order to discover
the hiding place Of Beatrice, and this
man could be actuated by no honorable
motives.
Third in line came myself. my heart
beating like a trip hammer. my blood
thrilling with eager excitement. my
fingers itching to grapple the man ahead
Of me by the throat.
He was an enemy. He was trying to
find-ny wife.
/ ground my teeth together in a war
ike determination as i skunk along in
the shadows. now stopping. now hiding
In some doorway. now hurrying from
tree TO telegraph pole to take advan-
tage Of its shadow
Bill Tumble kept steadily on, and
now he began to whistle The Oar
kies Jubilee.
Was Il a Jubilee to which he was
leading me? Would this adventure end
in another murder?
1t seemed as though whenever James
Lee was vitality interested in a case,
murder mysteriousIy committed was the
result
But / feared nothing. I cared for no
enemy. l crept on and on, eager only
20 find my sweet young wife and protect
her from the polluting touch of that
man ahead Of me.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

I'VE can find the Trumbles easily
enough" he said IN go with you
nor."
Carter was a pleasant fellow. and did
not seem inclined to boast about the
capture of the escaped prisoner.
II would like to ask. Carter" l said,
how you came to find Forrest. He
had gone some distance from Syracuse.
Had you a clue that led to that empty
barn?"
well. yes" he said, laughing. 81 did
not wish to say anything before. or
course, al the inquest over Finland l
could not, because I was out hunting
for Forrest But II was Finland him
self who put me on the track"
Yes. / knew Ellis Finland very we'll
He sought me out on Friday morning
and told me that he had been out I'm the
woods shooting and had seen n tramp
he believed to be Forrest. skulking to-
ward the west. I followed the tip and
got my man"
MISUNDERSTANDING Finland show
any traces of a blow-the blow that
eventually killed him?'' I asked in sup
pressed excitement.
Blow? No, he had not received any
blow up 10 that time, think. The blow
that killed Finland must have been
struck during Friday afternoon. I saw
him about II o'clock Friday morning.
and he was all right then.
And did he say when he had seen
Forrest2''
Yes. the day before-Thursday af-
ternoon"
A great food of Joy welled UP within
me. I was getting at something that
| began 70 look like truth.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Camels are very sensitive to mois-
turc In the region of tropical rains
they are usually absent, and IL they
come into such with caravans the re-
suits of the rainy season are greatly
feared. The great humidity of the air
explains the absence of the camel from
,Ee northern slopes Of the Atlas and
from we'll wooded Abyssinia. This
sensitlveness expresses itsSf in the
character of different races.
Tie finest, most noble looking cam
els, with short, silklike hair, are found
in tlc interior of deserts, as in the
Tuarck region, in north Africa, and
they cannot be used for Journeys to
moist regions. Even in Fezzan, south
Of Tripoli, the animals arc shorter and
CATER, with long, coarse hair, and in
Nile lands and on coasts it Is the same.
These animals, too, are less serviceable
as regards speed and endurance..-Na-
ture
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
tut1jstub hL.uhnENa..-
rhs Anarhruai.sns Vhat Crowded. y
Once Eo mons POEM

Once Famous Poem.
The sAndinval romanccs are full Of
blunders. making contemporaries OF
by hundreds. sometimes by thousands.
Of years, but as historical criticism had
not then being and the general infor-
nation of the age was not superior
In amy particular to that of the novel
lists, theil. plans do not amount to
much from a literary point Of view.
Such an instance is the case Of .Ariosto,
who might be supposed to know soma
thing lit least of the truth of history.
but whose once famous poem, "Orlan-
do Furioso." is tissue of historical
absurdities from beginning to end.
lin this poem Charlcnagne and his
peers are joined by Edward l. of Eng
land, Richard. earl Of Warwick; CLAIR
ence, and the Dukes of York and
Gloucester Cannon are employed hun
dreds Of years before the time of91onk
Schwartz, and the Moors are repre-
sehted as established In Spain, in spite
of tie historic fact that 500 years
elapsed nfter the death of Charlie
masne before they crossed from Africa
In one place prester John, who lived
dCO years after Chnrlcmagne, and Con
stantine the Great, who died five cen
turtles before him, are introduced and
hold familiar converse with the great
Charles, while i'll another Saladin and
Edward the Confessor are joined by
the Black Prince.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
BIRD. Plant Trees.

An old time Arizona woodchopper
snss the bluejays have planted thou
sands of the trees now growing all
over Arizona. He says these birds
have {, habit Of burying small seeds in
The ground with their bealis and that
they frequent pinon trees and bury
large numbers of the small pine nuts in
the ground, many of which sprout and
grow. He was walking through the
pines with an eastern gentleman a
short time ago when one Of these birds
flew from Il tree to the groutd. stuck
his bill into the earth and quickly flew
nway. When told what had happened,
the eastern man was skeptical, but tho
Two went to tie spot and with a knife
blade dug out sound pine nut from
& depth of about an inch and half
Thus it will be seen that nature has
her own plan for forest pcspetuation.-
indianapolis News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
INSTINCT is THE TEACHER.
How the Young of the Feathercd
Tribe Arc Educated.

Tribe Arc Educated.
There is Il school of the woods, Just
as much as there is church Of the
woods or parliament of the woods
or Society of United Charities of the
woods, and no more. There Is nothing
In the dealing of animals with their
young that In the remotest way sug-
gests human instruction and discipline.
The young of all the wild creatures do
did. they do not have to be taught;
they are taught from the Jump, says a
writer i'll the Atlantic Monthly. Tho
bird sings at the proper age and builds
Its nest and takes its appropriate food
without any hint ut all from Its par
ents. The young ducks take to the
water when Matched by a duck and
dive and stalk insects and. wash them
selves just us their mothers did. Young
chickens .and young turkeys under
stand the various cnlls and signals OF
their mother the first time they hear or
see them. At the first alarm note they
squat; at call to food they come OH
the first day as on the tenth. The hab
its OF cleanliness OF the nestlings arc
established from the first hour of their
lives. When a bird comes to build its
first nest and to rear its first brood, 1t
knows how to proceed as well rs II
does years later or us Its parents did
before it, The fox is afraid Of trap
before he has had any experience WITH
it. and the hare thumps upon tn.
ground at sight Of anything strange
and unusual. whether it's mates be
within hearing or not. No bird teaches
It's young to fly. They fly instinctively
when their wings are strong enough.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
AZ \ hUgaa. ALcT,on,
Fhs rrocesusnSs M Viewed Fssm
She Norse'n s.anslpoint.

3. huS tSoESG - ESA0SAVspbhts
Skipper was police horse and the
pride Of the mounted squad until he
acquired SPAWN. Then he was sen.
to Il sales stable His experiences.
there as told by Sewcll Ford in
Horses Nine We're as folicwa:
Skipper was led into BIZ, ring be-
fore lot OF mon. A man OIL box
shouted out n number aud began to
tall. very fast skipper gathered that
he was t:tiki.!s about him. skipper
learned that he was still only six years
old and that he had been owned as a
saddle horse by lady WHO was about
to sail for Europe and was closing out
her stable. This was news to Skipper.
The man talked very nicely about
Skipper He said he was kind. gentle,
sound in wind and limb and was not
only trained 10 the saddle, but would
work either single or double. The Liam
wanted TO know how MUCK the gentle
men We're willing to pay for u lay
gelding OF this description.
Some one on the outer edge of the
crowd said, Ten dollars"
At this the man on the box grew
quite indignant. He asked if the other
man wouldn't like Il silver mounted
harness and lap robe thrown In.
Fifteen" said another man.
Somebody else said Twenty" an-
other man said Twenty-Five" and still
another '"rhirty." Then there was u
hitch The man on the box began to
talk very fast indeed.
"Thutty, thutty, tllutty. thutty! Do
hear the five? Thutty, thutty, thut.
ty, thutty. Will you make 1T fve!'
'"1hirty-five." said red faced man
who had pushed his way to the front
and was looking skipper over sharply
The man Oh the box said "Tlutty
nve!' good many times and asked If
he "heard forty" Evidently he did
not. for he stopped and said very slow
ly and distinctly, looking expectantly
around: care you all done? Thirty
1--WE once; thirty -nve- twice; third
and last call-sold for S35!'
When Skipper heard this, he hung
his head. When you have been a $3.50
blue ribboner and the pride Of the
force, 1t is sad to be knocked down"
for $50
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
The Pale yellow Kind.

There is double joke i'll this story
which the New York Mail and Express
relates. A little girl, riding with her
mother in street car, was much at
tracted by an amber necklace worn by
lady who sat opposite.
Mamma" she exclaimed, "are those
beans that the lady has OH string
around her ncck?"
mo, no. my DEAR" said her mother
in confusion. "They are very pretty
bcads.'
but, mamma persisted the child,
s'thcy look just like those beans papa
wouldn't eat last night"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
difference In Prayers.

Little Alice always said her prayers
regularly before going to bed. One
night, however, as she rested her head
on the pillow she remarked, in a ques
tioning way:
Mamma, my prayers are so much
longer than the one nurse says in the
morning. Can't say hers when I'm
tired?"
docs the nurse pray in the MORN
ing:" asked the mother with puzzled
look
"Ycs,' said Alice sweetly. "she says,
Lord. have 1 got to get p?'"-New
York Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
How He Lost fI.0oo,OOo.

Colonel Ochiltree used to tell a story
Of how he once lost S1O00.OOO.
ut was at banquet" he would say,
snnd Senator Hearst of California sat
beside me. Hearst told how years he
fore he and his party had once been
helped across the Platte by n brave
red haired boy. The boy to do this
decd had risked his life. Senator Hearst
as lie TALKED on got enthusiastic in his
gratitude to the lad.
Why he said, If could only find
shat 10y tonight, Id make him pres
ynt of 81 100000
Il could restrain myself no longer at
this point burst into tears. 'Scna-
tor said, Il am that red haired boy.
Behold the boy in me"
"But Hearst said. 'Ochiltree. you lier
"And thus lost million"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Even Mt seventy-tive List was q pi-
anist whose powers lay beyond the
pale to which sober language or calm
criticism could reach or be applied.
Enough that its greatest charm seemed
to me to lie in perfectly divine touch
and in tone more remarkable for e1-
qnisitcly musical quality than volume
or dynamic force aided by technique
still incomparably brilliant and superb:
Hermann Klein in Century.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
supernuous Implement.

"Hcre, madam" said the peddler at
the back door, 81 have most useful
little household instrument. 1t is q
combined screwdriver, buttonhook, can
opener, latchkey, lamp cleaner, letter
opener, paper cutter, pipe fxer and
penknife. Can sell you one?"
"Sell me one?" repeated the house.
keeper. "1Vhat do want with one?
Can't you see that wear hairpins2"-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Too Much For Time.

Mrs. Newriche Cwho would like the
count for son-in-law)- true that
Count d'Ed Brouck is inclined to be q
littlc-er-wiid, bat he'll settle down.
you know Time works wonders.
Gotrox-So it does. but never yet
heard of 1t being in the miracle bust
ness.-Brooklyn Life.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
A Business Man

Excited Neighbor-What do you let
that boy of yours build a bonfire in my
back yard for?
Placid Neighbor-lsn't your yard in
eured?
Il. Mo, 1t isn't.
p. N.-That's all right. I'm an insur-
ance agent Here's my card.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Not In Evidence.

May--Miss Passay has been quite Ill.
Is she likely to recover?
Fay-She thinks so. She says she
has youth OH her side.
MAXWELL, IL she has 1t must be on
the inside.-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
The Leader has the incest
line Of street hats In the city.
Notice.

All those owing me by note
or book account will please call
and settle Immediately, as l
need the money due me at once.
7. Foss,
Dealer in Furniture and Under
takers Goods, 5th and Erie st,
Mo. Valley, Iowa. all
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Water freezes every night of the
year Mt Alto Crucero. in Bolivia. while
at monday the sun is hot enough to
blister the flesh.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Gentlemen, have you tried a
"Wellerettes" Sc cigar? If you
smoke one you will want more.
We have them in four sizes.
Try one, they are good.
]. ID. Brown 4 Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
before and Ate,

The Adorer-It's wonderful, old man,
what love will enable fellow to see
In girl that he never saw before.
The Onlooker - No doubt, but it's
equally wonderful what it won't let
him see that he'll see later.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
MISSOURI VALLEY TEKsES
e. NJ. zfARREs, Editor.
Weekly, Si.50 Per year: Daily IS cents
lssr.wseV,

The Leader invites you to
call and inspect their line of
goods, including Easter hats,
street hats and dress goods, and
in fact everything that it takes
to make a first class millinery
stock.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Let US fit you with spectacles
and eye glasses. Our prices are
the lowest. We don't have to
depend upon that for a living
like transient peddlers.
If j d Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Ice Cream every day at Bells.

Paper hanging and paper
cleaning neatly done. All work
done on short notice, by H. w.
Young. Phone 247. Residence
second door above Oxford
hotel. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Our wall paper stock is the
largest and our prices are the
lowest. G. S. Osborne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Four large, pleasant rooms,
large pantry, closet and hall,
city water, etc., over Tamisiea's
store. Inquire of
j. D. Tamisiea.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

a spring tonic that cleans
and puriiies and absorbs all.
poison frcln the system. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea
will make you we'll and keep
you we'll all summer. IS cents,
tea OF tablets. Elliott& Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Clean Your Alleys.

And clean them right away.
If not attended to within ten
days it will be done by the city
and the expense taxed to the
property owner.
a12 j. j. Amen, Mayor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Fcr, Rent

Go to Bells for a Sundae.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Come to us when you want
the best drugs at the most
reasonable prices.
G.S. Osborne.