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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
INCUBATOR ON DESERT.
Birds in Vast Wastes Cool Their Eggs Instead of Giving Them
 Warmth.

Many person who has watched a mother robin nestling patiently on her eggs in blossoming apple tree has wondered how the little creature or heI ancestors ever learned that the long process would cause the eggs to hatch. lA greater puzzle is set for them, says the author of "The Land of Little Rain 2 Iin the great desert, where the same birds Ihave learned to cool their eggs instead of warming them. In the unsheltered nests of the sandy plains 1t becomes nee essary to keep the eggs from cooking. One hot, stifling spring in the Little An Helope, traveller had occasion to pass and repass the nest of pair of meadow ilarhs located unhappily in the shade of 3 very slender weed. The birds were never sitting except at night, but at midday they stood or dropped above the nest lh1lf faintins. with pitifully parted bills. spreading theiY wtnss between the sun lend the eggs. Sometimes both of them ltoBether, w!t& wings spread and half lifted, maintained spot of shade in a terrific temperature. Their patience was in this case rewarded, for the com passionate traveller at last spared them bit of canvas, which she mounted over the nest as permanent shelter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
JAR COMPANY FOR ARMY.
Majority of Sandwich Islanders Hail from Far East-Are Organizing
 Militia Command.

It may not be generally known that tI1e United States army of the future will include command of Japanese soldiers, but this is a fact, claims the New York Herald. They will not come from the armies which are fighting in the far east, but will be enrolled from our Japanese citizens in the Sandwich islands. It is needless to say that a very large portion of the population of the islands, and especially of Honolulu, is composed of this nation. They are found among the bankers, merchants and professional men, and are included among the wealthiest residents of the city. One of the principal schools of Honolulu Is attended exclusively by Japanese children, and here has been enrolled command of cadets which is to be mustered into the United States militia as soon as it's members are old enough. is drilled by former Japan ese army officer, and although organ ized but few years ago, this battalion has already attained high standard of eflciency It is frequently seen on parade in Honolulu and attracts much attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
NEED ALL-RoUND EDUCATION
Desire for Physical Development Comes to Parents Slowly-The
 Views of One Mother.

It is curious fact that the desire for physical development for their children comes to many parents more slowly than that for intellectual development, says Youths Companion. It is pretty well lRcknowleC ged now by everybody the illiterate immigrant to the "poo1 white"-that book learning is good thing for the children. But the schools in England meet the same opposition as those in America when they try to put the development of muscle on the same basis as that of memory. Many a school principal has listened to protests sub- stantially like that of the good woman who carried her views of education tc the grammar school-teacher:
 sI want ye to teach me girl readin' writin', and 'rithmetic," said she, "but she ain't t larn amy more of this physical torture. If it's jumpin' she needs, I c'n teach her jumpin' mese1f!' ;
 Presently we shall make good our re- turn to the Greek system, which in cluded music and gymnastics as essen tials to education, and so produced g wonderfully balanced creature-with body, mind and spirit in such due pro portion that no one could overtop the other. The professional athlete, the are each the result of the separation o1 one department of education from the others. The symmetrical man is the re- suit of the well-considered union of al the departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
ASPARAGU~
Romans Held Vegetable in High Es- teem Many Years Before
 Christ.

Of all food plants there is none which has been so long known or been pos sessed of so distinguished lineage as the asparagus. Its records reach back almost to the beginning of authentic his tory, and it is mentioned by the comic poet Cratinus, who died about 425 B. C. The Romans held the vegetable in high esteem. The elder Cato wrote work which is still' extant, ''De re Rustica," !" and it treats at length of the virtues and proper cultivation of asparagus. Pliny, in his natural history, written about 60 A. D., has much to say about it. He feelingly observes: ''Of all the products of your garden your chief care should be asparagus" and he devotes several chapters to it's many good qualities and the best methods of raising it. He as- serts that the soil about Ravenna was so favorable to it's production that three heads grown in that district had been known to weigh Roman pound. This pound seems to have been about equal to II ounces in our day, so 1t would ap- parently have taken four of the stalks to nave reached a pound of our weight. The asparagus being essentially a southern plant, 1t is possible that the stock growing in Italy was of a more vigorous growth than that of our north ern cline It is found all around the she res of the Mediterranean and branches off into four or five distinct species besides the one ordinarily used for edible purposes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
WON BY ORDINARY TALK.
Lack of Arm Gestures and Conversa- tional Tone Wins Heart of
 Doubtful Maiden.

Congressman William H. Jackson, of Maryland, was engrossed in discussine with a number of colleagues the deca- dence of oratory says the New York Her aid. Sane people are not emotional, 9 declared the congressman, .'and the con- versational delivery of speech carries as much weight with an intelligent audience as does the effort of declaim- CT who indulges in brilliant periods with an arm-swinging acompaniment.,'
 You are right" said listener. ssand your statement reminds me of a young lady who had two suitors Both men had about the same advantages and prospects, but gossip declared that the girl would decide in favor of the man who was lawyer, for he knew better how to present and win his case. Cos sipe erred; the lawyer was rejected. Later It was learned from friend in whom the betrothed had confided her reason for her choice.
 Harry is convincing, but John is just as convincing and does not have to move his arms every time he wants to say something. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
BIG BEE RANCH IN FRISCO
Public School Principal of Coast City Harvests Third of Ton
 of Honey Season.

There issa bee ranch with more than 100000 bees in the heart of one of the densest residence districts of San Fran cisco. It is owned by Philip Prior, prin- cipal of public school, and is in the little back yard of his home. For ten years he has kept his bees there, has harvested about a third of ton ot honey each season and has been at no expense for food for his interesting and industrious pets. Although it is a dis- tance of two and one-half miles from the Prior bee ranch to Golden Gate park the bees make the trip there, collect loads of honey and get back to the hive in two minutes, making a bullet-like flight at the surprising rate of 150 miles an hour. Mr. Prior has demonstrated this by having an observer watch cer- tain bee-favored places in the park and exactly timing the arrival there of bees he purposely sprinkled with four as they issued from hive. He has also kept time on the absence ofthe whitened bees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
MILE-A-MINUTE MATER RIDE
Motor Boat Invented by Frenchman Goes at Express Train
 Speed.

Among the many interesting experi- menus with motor boats, says the Lon don Mail, perhaps the most pictur- esque were those on the Seine at Puteaux, when Compte de Lambert. in conjunction with Messrs. Dc Dion and Bouton, brought out their bateau glisseur, or gliding boat. It is also called hydroplane, and that name is really indicative of it's construction.
 With De Dion l4-horse power mo- tor, the count attained speed of 2S kilometers an hour in his first ex- periments, and now he has added to that speed and has made 32 kilome- ters, or 20 miles, in the hour. The inventor of this hydrop1ane is not, however, content with this, and will try in day or two to raise the speed to 35 or even 40 kilometers, or 25 miles an hour, or speed that Is not exceeded by the use of a 40-horse power motor.
 The boat itself is 36 feet, long and nine feet wide. To the bottom of the boat are affixed five planes or fins. When the boat is stationary these fins hang vertically in the water. They are hinged, however, and are all under control of the driver. When the mo- tor is set in motion and the boat begins to move these planes, begin ming at the bow, are gradually given a backward angle. The boat rises in the water and then gradually rests upon it, with the stern of the boat only immersed. The speed increases, and the boat, following the inclination of the planes, glides along the surface of the water just as an aeroplane glides on the air, and with not much more resistance.
 It is confidently expected that with an increased horsepower motor tae hydroplane will reach speed of 60 miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
MODERN WAYS IN JAPAN.
Except for Being Demonstrative the People Are Much Like
 Westerners.

Ladies in Japan do not wear jew eled rings" I wish to correct that into Ladies of old Japan," etc. If you but try to look at a tiny hand of any girl in well-to-do family of present. day Japan-a hand coming out of a scariet-lined sleeve-you will easily find ieweled ring or rings on her fingers. Jewels we had none before. but we prize them just the same, says Sakor Shiago, in London Times. AS to the wearing of rings, even gentle men are often seen with thick gold ring made out of an old Japanese coin called "koban." The study of the introduction of new custom is interesting. In the case of snow white pillows" they were first used in hospitals, where we adopted every thing from the west as it was We did not have sheets for our beds along with that, but cleanliness recom- mended itself to the Japanese, and the custom was readily followed by those who took a fancy to it. As to kissing. 1t is rather delicate to touch on, but 1t cannot be dismissed with a general statement that ''in affection and love the Japanese are outwardly undemon- strative." All depends upon circum- stances. Generally speaking, we shun the eyes of the public to be demon strative, or to seek the occasion when all can join with us. Kissing as prac- dced in the west is still strange to us. but no one who knows about it would wonder if young couple of modern Japan should take to 1t to express their love.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Clernencv of Empress.

While the dowager empress of China was recently proceeding to the summer palace in her sedan chair she was thrown to the ground owing to the carriers stumbling. Though her majesty was not hurt her things were scattered about the road. The guards were liable to the most severe punishment for their carelessness, but the empress, to their great joy, pardoned them on the spot Much comment was caused among the foreigners on the empress clemency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24

A little hope to lift us up To heights sublime The while we drink lifes bitter cup And wait on time! Nor do we ask~that all shall be Made clear as day, But that the soul be ever free To trust alway. A little love we need, to save Our hearts from pain; A little joy we humbly crave That faith may reign A little peace, little rest, Full eSd complete; Of all great gifts these are the best To make life sweet. Then may we love and think and work Through all life's years, And not the smallest duty shirk Though crowned with tears <; These are the little things that turn Our thoughts on high, Grant them alone and hell may burn, But death shall die. Charles w. Stevenson, in Springfield
 (Mass.) Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Bad Effects of "Rushing." ]"

Prof. Thomas Oliver addressing the industrial hygiene section of the sani- tary congress in Glasgow, said the sys- tenn of rushing" work introduced into Britain from America not only caused unwholesome fatigue and many acci- dents, but "predisposed the individual to i'll health and created a taste for stim- ulants, unhealthful recreation and love of excitement such as was offered by ltheaters and music halls"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Automobile Tenting Parties.

Automobile tentine parties are pop. ular in England. The camping outfs is carried in the vehicle. and when night. comes on the riders seek "a favorable ground and erect the tent, do their own cooking have a jolly time and refresh. ing rest, and resume their journey in the morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
shrewd Toads.

Toads sit at night around the bases of electric light poles along the coun- try roads of England, waiting for the fall of the dead, injured and partly cooked moths which have alighted on the hot globes above
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Church as Whisky storenouse.

Thorverton church, Devon England, was recently used as storehouse for whisky which had been taken from the village inn during fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
We'll! We'll! We'll! Here Am Again

as l have not been driven from hone as yet, and if the good work keeps on nv chances are good for the winter here. I am offering you the best goods on the market for the least money. carry the best four-coated enamel ware made. All imported Austrian ware and Swedish, also the American two and three-coated ware, all first quail. ty. I also carry seconds in gray, and tell you about it. All Lean offer you is from 20 to 40 per cent discount on anything I carry Go get your prices and caI and see me.
 Certainly we carry leather cobbling sets and shoemakers' supplies, and full line of Hardware.
 Magner's IN. Y. Bargain House
 s1 EAST MAIN sTRED-.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-01
DAIRY. DEALERS
FOR MING BOARD
Egg, Butter and Cheese Men
viii Meet This Morning
to Organize an Exchange
TO: RAISE COMMISSIONS
New Body to-. Admit Whole
salers and Retail Dealers
and Also the /. Producers

After several failures In the same
line San Francisco will soon have an
active exchange composed of producers
and dealers in the egg, butter and
. cheese business. This is the only city
sof it's size and commercial Importance
IA the United States which has. not
such an organization. About two years
ago the San Francisco Dairy Exchange
went out of business because. certain
of its members found it easier to dis
solve the, body. than to. correct the
faults that were. occasioning dissatis-
faction. It's chief fault was in its
method of liking prices for. products
from day to day By vote. of the men-
bers. Again last summer an effort was
made In vain at Fresno to organize the
producers Of poultry and dairy prod
ucts and the commission men ana re-
tailers.
For several months a number of IN
f1uential local dealers have nursed
plans for the organization of an ex-
. change upon new lines and In con-
sequence. a meeting will be held at 10
O'Clock this morning In the room Of the
Wholesale Fruit Producers Associa-
tion at 5Z5 Davis street.
:: Fhe proposed Organization was dis
cussed Informally a. few days ago at a
.
were represented: Luhman, Martinelli
& Creon, j.. H. .Newbauer & Co. Brig
ham. Hoppe & Co., Fred B.. Haight,
Martins & Reed, RUSS, Early & Har-
willie, Cressy, Voorrfies & Co., IHlner
a. Bredhoff, Rousset & Davidson, Scott,
Reirners. & Co.. and Monotti; Larimer
& Co. These FIRMS constitute one-third
of the number of local wholesalers 'in
the business. -.
!. The only thing as yet decided upon
is the: name of the new body. which
will be the San Francisco Butter. Egg
and Cheese Board.
w. H. Roussel. one of the sponsors
for. the movement, said Yesterday. that
the wholesalers, retailers and produe-
ers were dissatisfied with the condf-
tion Of the market and. that an ex-
change was Imperative: The erganl-
Zation may be effected to-day, but ii
will take 1T some months to get: in
working order The hoard is intended
10 benefit all in the business and the
membership. Will: be open to whpiesai-.
ers,. retailers and producers without
Discrimination. =.
Mr.. Roussel said that the market de-
pends. upon the newspapers for quo
tations and these are said to. be often
Inaccurate. The new board will be-
come responsible for published quota
tlons. The system Of buying and SELL
ing on the floor of the exchange will
be introduced, it is believed advantage
.ously. The commission men Will prob
ably effect raise in commissions from
a five per cent to. 9. ten per cent basis
They contend that there is no profit
in five per cent and many of the deal
etg. now report buying at net prices.
The question OF empty packages and
other vital matters will be adjusted in
I time If the Organization succeeds.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-01
DEALERS AGAIN
FIND TROUBLE
Men Outside of Produce
Combine Seek. to Have
Selling Permits Recalled
CRIMINAL. SUITS
It Is Charged That the
: Woodward Law Is Broken.
and Trade Is Restrained

Before. the Board of State Harbor
Commissioners this afternoon Attorney
Otto Wise will appear with witnesses.
asking that the Commissioners shall
take from the American Produce. Com
pany, Wolf & Son and L.. Scatena &
Co. the permits issued to them by the
board under the Woodward law to
sell perishable products on the States
property on. the water front in San
Francisco. -
Attorney Wise represents Charles
Lercari and others who are not mem
bers of the Produce Dealers Protec-
tive Association. The basis OF their
complaint Is that by non-membersh1p
in that association they were not able
to buy or sell perishable produce, par
t1cularly potatoes and onions, and that
they have been Disseminated against,
contrary to the provisions and intent
of the Woodward law.
Attorney Wise conferred yesterday
afternoon with w. H. Davis, the at
torney. of the Board Of Harbor Com
missioners. and also with Commissioner
Spear, the. president OF the Harbor
Board, preliminary to fling a formal
complaint to be presented in writing
to-day. According to Mr. Wise's. state
nent, his clients seyerally visited the
firms against whom complaint is made
and putting down the price per sack
III COlfi VI QOIdIOcS dLlu SOu6ilN
to- purchase the vegetables; that they
were refused because Of the rules OF
the Produce Dealers Protective Asso-
citation, that provide that no less than
fifty sacks shall be: sold to any pur-
chaser. The witnesses will be on hand,
SO says Mr., Wise, to substantiate The
charges. - Commissioner Spear has
promised that If the charges are
proved the Harbor Board will revoke
the permits to sell on State property,
I In addition to the proceedings. be-
fore the Harbor Commissioners, At
torney Wise says. he will proceed
against Trobeck. & Bergen in the Grim
.inal Court on the charge of selling on
the State wharves without a permit.
which Is a m8sdemeahor. He. will also
proceed against the Produce Dealers
Protective Association upon the ground
that it. is an organization Illegally in
restraint of trade. Dealers will be
notified TO appear. before the board
this: afternoon The meeting of the
board to-day will be of much. interest
to all the produce men of the city and,
incidentally to the growers OF produce
throughout the State and. to many
others.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-01

Charles Proschnd beloved father of Edwin.
Dr. H. and. George ". Proschlid and Mrs
c. Muhlbach a native of saxony. GERMANY
"a Scremstion isaio ODD Fellows Cemetery
Wednesday. June ]. at II 30 O'Clock
SAJE-In this city. May 2s. 1904 Mary: =
sale. dearly beloved wife OF T. a. salei .ano
mother of Harry (. sale. Mrs. T: u: Ber-
nsrdi and the late Georgia. sale, "a ma " E
Of ireland. aged 81 years months ahd D
days tBrookyn n. Y. papers please copy.l
CyFriends end acquaintances are respect:
fnlly invited TO attend the funeral To-Day
Wednesday, at $3.50 o clock, from her late
residence. 41f-Grove etreet, thence 70, cd cd
cred Heart Church. where a requiem ulstss
VIII be celebrated for the repose OF her s91l,
commencing at 10 o'clock, Interment, hoy
Cross Cemetery.
sALTs-In this city. Nay 81 1904. James A..
beloved husband of Fannie Salts: loving
father Of Minna Salts. son Of the. late .3.2ns
ME Keeling and brother OF the late .-Ni!peIs :
years. CNew York and: Staten Island papers
GFThe funeral services viii take. place TO-
morrow Thursday at 10 o clock: az ms
late residence 2tO3 California street. In
terment private Please omit OVERS.
'SANDER-In this city, May IS 1901, klchard
aged 90 years months and days
GEFr5erdS and acquaintances are Fespe Z
"Wednesday, at . o'clock from the. funeral
pa rlors tf the II +. Maass Compant.. slI
Mission street. -Interment ODD Fellows
sECRETAN-In this city. May 81. 1904 Aimee
j SecretaH beloved mother of Mrs. f. NJ
Mckinney; Mrs T. NJ. Chapman and Mrs.
8 T. Burton and The late Mrs. J. W. 0Tear,
Nine s. Houssois of Bordeaux. Frances. and
Mrs. Edmond Girls Of Valparaiso cnl!e, a
native OF France, aged IS years 5 months
TTrhe funeral services viii be held TO-
morrow Thursday at. II o clock; at the
e chapel OF odd Fellows 'Crematory.
sEDGWICR-In this city. May 81 1904 HaEs
riet- r. sedgwick, q native OF Iowa aged 81
years.
soMPs-In shis city. May 20. iso4 Pierre q.
Sornps beloved husband Of Pauline E.
F. -Sonips a native OF France aged 90 years
IL months and 20 days.
ETFriends and. 'acquaihtances are respect.
fully invited 10 attend the funeral Wednes.
day June.1. at $50 o'clpotS. from the Claren-
don Hotel 543 Post street. thence TO French
church of Notre Dame des- victories. where.
requiem high mass win be celebrated: for
the repose of his soul. commencing at 10
O'Clock. Interpept Holy CROSS Cemetery.
Please omit flowers.
WENDT-In San Rafael, Cal, May 20. 1904.
Captain Charles 2. Wendt, "a native Of Swe-
den. aged: a5 years. A member Of Court
: Acme No. 81. F. OF a, ..:
UThe funeral viii take place to-day
wednesday,, at ] 80 o clock from the; PAT
lors OF Xalente Marini 6 Co. 1924 Stock
ton street. InteTulept Mount olivet. Cemetery
KHEELER-Th this city May 80 1904, Mary
Elizabeth Wheeler, mother of George W.
Wheeler. Nina D. Wheeler and Mrs. J. y.
Beebe, native of Manlius. n: vi. aged y
GTFrisnds' and acquaintances are tespe It.
fuzzy invited TO attend. the funeral services
residence. 1s43 Webster street.. Interrnerit
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-01
TENDER RECEPTION TO
RETIRING PRINCIPAL
Alameda High School Alumni Present
DIR. A. w. Scott. With Elegant
- Morris Chair

ALAMEDA. May S1-Dr. A. W.
Scott; principal of the Alameda High
School, who retires with the present
term to become the principal of the
Girls High School of San Francisco.
was rendered "a reception by the
Alumni. Association of the local edu-
eatioha1 institution in Assembly Hall
tonight. He was also presented with
an elegant Morris chair, the gift of
those. who had graduated from the
Alameda High School during his reign
as principal. Ira Kibby made the
speech of presentation, to which DR..
Scott .feelingly responded.
Refreshments We're served during the
evening and the affair was concluded
with a dance. Those who received the
guests were Mrs. w. H. Souther,. Miss
Violet Turner, Miss Tenella Bishop,
Miss. Mabel Gallego, Miss Alice Wey-
mouth, DR.. w. r. Bacon, DR.. S. S.
Green, Edward R. Allen; Benjamin Ell
1iott and Ira-W w. Kibby.