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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03

morning before l come for you ag''n."
 He went out and Darrel heard nim rattling the paddock that secured the door. For some time afterward there were sounds suggesting that sentries were being posted about the building. and after that silence.
 Darrel's thoughts were not of the brightest and he clearefl his mind of them and surveyed the interior of his prison. Every opening that had once served as a window was covered with stout planking. the chinks between the logs were solidly filled and the place was as tight as drum.
 Even had there been no guards on the outside escape from the jail would have baffled the most resourceful pris- oner. Darrel yawned, laid the stump of his cigar on the candlestick and crossed the creaking boards of the floor to cot on the opposite side of the room.
 It had been his intention to lie down, but his fastidiousness rebelled at the blankets on the cot The dirt and the vermin disgusted him and he returned to his chair.
 Drowsily he leaned back and through his half closed eyes he saw the shad- ows of the room taking vague shapes. Stealthily they glidsd to and fro now forward, now back and now surround ing him, their gaunt hands claspsd and their dance a dance of death.
 Out of the spectral ranks came final ly the soothsayer who had crossed his path at the Half Way house--a hideous hag who tossed her skeleton-like arms, mocked him with jeering face and pointed towards him bony and threat ~-4.ng finger.
 You may be honest, but you cal never be honorable!"
 The words pierced him like pointed 1avelins and he writhed under the smart. Housing, he brushed a hand across his eyes, laughed at the folly into which the perilous hour had be- guiled him and dropped back to be a further prey of his disagreeable rev cries
 The queen, of hearts tripped through the semi-gloom, but between her smil- fng countenance and his came the dead face of Sturgis; and when this faded 1t left the gruesome hand of Death raising five cards for his inspec- tion-three knaves and two sevens, dripping red
 | With sudden movement he threw himself forward in the chair and raised his clenched fist. There was nothing before him. however, except the dull gleam of the candle
 What was wrong with his nerves? This mood was foreign to him and he could not understand it.
 Springing up. he tramped the creak- ing boards for an hour. When he. agajn seated himself he hnwed his head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
Fate of Philippine Teachers.

The condition of the climate in the Philippines Is being thoroughly adver- tised. According to one of the lead- ing educators of the islands, of the Americans who went out as teachers and died during the past year, 15 per cent. were killed by "Ladrones," 25 per cent of smallpox. and only 20 per cent. from causes ordinarily found in the United States. Some 3S teachers re- signed by reason of i'll health, 9s left the service because their time had ex- pired. 21 left to go into civil adminis- tration, and 50 to enter business. .-Bos- ton Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03

evening repast It has been said that in Japan is the only place where they know how to cook rice It is exQuis- itely prepared there, and spoiled most everywhere else in the world. The Japanese cook knows exactly how much water to put in so that by the time the rice is done enough water has boiled away to make it ready to serve. And when you have finished your meal you pour some tea into your rice bowl and drink 1t. You may leave as much as is necessary in the other bowls or dishes. but it is considered very bad manners to leave any rice. And at the end of the meal comes the raw chunk of daikon already men toned.
 With rice and fish which the nu- merous rivers and lakes of Japan sup ply bountifully and in infinite variety. there are numerous vegetables pre- pared in various ways. The shalottes and scarlet runner beans without their sheels, are the most common. One peculiar dish in the vegetable line Is the lily bulb boiled in sugar And there Is "nori' (seaweed) which is kept in store dry and prepared by the addition of hot water. Meat other than fish is eaten to very limited extent, as 1t is forbidden by Buddhism. However, in some places meat is dubbed whale" or mountain whale, " and then the religious strictNre is TO. moved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
ARMY AND NAVY PROMOTION
Actual Service Proven to Be an Abso, lute Test-Prospect of Appoint-
 ments Becoming Easier.

The splendid service rendered by those who obtained commissions in the army following the civil war was abun- dant proof of their fitness for com mand The test of war service is one which cannot be equaled by any. sys- tenn of examination or marking that may be devised in time of peace The fact of the qualifications of an officer as developed under war conditions Is absolute; the question of probable eff- ciency has no definite standard, says the Army and Navy Journal. Tn ad- dition, 40 years of military progress have made the requirements for the ac- complished officer much more exactinR than ever. Now that there is a pros pect that we may have 12 appoint- ments in the year to the commissioned ranks of the navy, so long as there may be shortage of graduated ofa-l cers, and with the reduction of the term in the warrant grade so that the enlisted man may get to commission Rt some time before his thirties 1t would seem that all mad been done that need be done toward making the promotion easier. What is mainly to be feared ia that under the stimulus of the need of officers the restriction of numbers may be removed and broadly framed gem eral provision may make 1t possible for those to secure commission who would not or could not qualify under the present restrictions. On the other hand. promotion within the limits now set should not be made ifnpossibls through the establishment of standards which. however conscientfously adopt ed. might be found prohibitiye.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
WHAT TIE JAP FATS
THE STAPLE ARTICLES OF DIET
 ARE RICE AND FISH.
How Food Is Served and Eaten by People of Flowery Kingdom A Glimpse Into Kitchen
 of a Japanese Home.

Some sage has declared that tell me what you eat, and will tell you what you are," and doubtless to a very great extent 1t is true that what goes into the stomach later comes out in the physical, mental and moral man. But however that may be. when we propose to have little chat about the food question of Japan, 1t Is not with the purpose or desire to discuss the character of the people of the little island kingdom. Anywhere one may go in Japan he will find the rice bowl and the cooked or raw fish in evidence on the little lacquered table with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
CHAPTER V.
DARREL's ESCAPE.

AAkNESA4- EOCAKb
 Eponay creek skirted the confines oi Sandy Bar. The left bank was fat reach of sand which. gave the camp its name; but the right bank, on which the settlement had been built, was high and bluff-lfke and "gophered" with tunnels.
 The bar was rich in placer gold. When the sand had been cradled over prospecting for quartz dykes began and many 'stringer" had been followed anward from the face of the right Ibank.
 The stringers had pinched out. The south bank, however, had not been abandoned as worthless until fairly dloneycombed with drifts that led to nothing but country rock.
 Thus 1t followed that the camp had Ander 1t sort of catacombs wherein Hay buried thousand hopes of disap- pointed miners. To this fact, as will De seen, Nate Darrel owed his life.
 The Sandy Bar jail was log struct- nre that had outlived it's usefulness as a miners cabin It was situated not more than 50 feet from the brink of the steep, brush-eovered bank of the Eponay
 In the single room of this mal<eshift 6ail Darrel and the marshal presently found themselves. tallow dip" splut- tering feebly on the table. Outside the mob could be heard scurrying about in pminous silence
 They're worked up to beat four ot b kind," muttered the marshal. listen dne to the sounds from witho@&. "!su. you can bet your moccasins tJ<sll think things over pretty careful befsre tryin' to take the bit in their teeth"
 He looked at the prisoner curiously. Darrel had seated himself i'll chair and lighted cigar with his usual non- Chalance.
 For murderer, in the grip O the law and with a pack of lawless coy- otes only too anxious to get at you, you're taking this plenty cool"
 I'm not a murderer
 .sThat shot goes as it lays" returned the incredulous marshal, "but it won't help you. He brought out Darrell s revolver. pulled down tue barrel and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
A Long Burning Fire.

At the Chequers Inn at Slapestonee. near Osmotheriy, England, Is q Ire which for more than century has never been allowed to go out. The place Is a quaint little building, to which many visitors resort on account of it's never extinguished fire and the turf cakes baked upon It's hearth. It has been kept by members of cne family for over 100 Eears.--W -Washingt0n Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03

cts and go to sleep on, my friend. Escape ain't to be thought of When I leave here draw cordon of trusty men around this jail, and the guard II be kept up until come to take you to Anacondy with coroner's verdict holdin' you for the murder of Jnck Sturgis stuffed in my pocket.
 The marshal walked to the door, Darrel watching him silently.
 Garry another gun beside this un?' asked the officer. his hand on the latch.
 No"
 Well, the rest of your belongin's you can keep, for the present. It will be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
why Italians Fence well.

Experiments show that the nervous ness of southerners acts in 8 most marked manner to their disadvantage. Owing to greater nervousness and Quickness Of response they impose se- verer strains on already tired muscles
 The skill Of the Italians with the foil is an instance of the greater speed of their motor nerves Prof. Mosso, in Book on Fatigue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
lcopyrisht, 1908, sy William Wallace cooEi

examined the cartridges. fOne empty cartridge and five full ones" he added, briefly; "45-caliber"
 T fired that one shot a good many miles from Sandy Bar" said Darrel
 Stick to it." grinned the marshal; tits your only hope and it's slim enough"
 When will you hold the inquesta'
 "To-morrow morning. And hese's something you can spread your blank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
Enuland,s Trade with France.

Returns of trade between England and France In, the first two months og 1904 show that England's exports td France decreased $47,140 from last year, while Frances exports to Eng land fell of $3,503.S00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
That's When.

''when does man stop getting wages, and begin getting a saIary?"
 At just about the time his wife be- gins to figure in the society column.s'-- Houston Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03
A Fair Presnmntion.

Magistrate-Have not seen ycu twice under the influence of liquor?
 Prisoner-If you were in that condi- tion, your honor, probably you did see me twice. philadelphia Ledger.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-03

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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09
A few Indians are camp

A few Indians are camp
ed north of town, which
indicates that the red breth~
rem expect this little frosty
touch of weather TO give
way TO warm days again.
Indians are supposed to
know the weather, being SO
close to nature. Many
white men are swearing by
the forecast of Drifting
Goose, given in the Sun
some weeks ago, which
shows that a weather proph-
ct, though a goose, is bound
to have followers.
Jas. Hickcox, a son, Edna
Hickcox, a daughter-in-laW,
and Grace Hickcox, a
daughter-in-law, all from
the east part Of the state,
yisitad with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. j. Hickcox and other
relatives here the past
week.
The paper is printed only
a few hours later than usu-
al, SO does not give lengthy
election returns. All the
townships are in, however,
and the returns given are
correct with immaterial var
iations.
e. A. Geringer, of High
more, was in town on bust
ness. He is proprietor of
the Highmore House, a
good hotel.
The Misses Cameron, of
Hawarden, were visitors at
Mrs. A. Burke's the last
week.
Mi SIS Clara Burke visited
relatives in town recently.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09
FERRET THEM GIT.
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traitors Of the murder live
far distant from the scene Of
the tragedy would be rea-
sonable to assume as no
trace of the property taken
hns been seen or heard OF
anywhere. The inquest
was postponed until tomor-
row, Thursday, when it will
be held here in the court
house withclosed doors. The
murdered man lived alone
from choice, his family liv-
ing at Waterloo, Iowa. The
relatives arrived a couple Of
days after the body was dis
covered and took the re-
mains back to Waterloo for
burial.
Acquaintance of the vic
tim of the crime speak we'll
OF him as G citizen.
Itisnow learned that Jacob
Johnson before his myster-
ious departure had written
to his mother and brother
to come to him and live
there-that if the brother
needed money to buy land
he would help him. He ev-
identity counted much on his
crop which at the time he
disappeared promised an
abundant yield. He was a
thrifty hard working man
who minded his own affairs,
mingling little with other
people.
If a large reward will aid
in the ferreting out of the
perpetrators Of these two
crimes-and it no doubt
will-then il should be
made quickly. The COM
missioners will meet the
first of next week when ac-
ton of this kind may be
taken.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09

Albert Zimlicka says he
was working with the Har-
ry Hunter surveyors. All
hands were discharged at
shutdown Tuesday highland
the fake declared finished.
The Boston Orchestra Co.,
under the auspices of the
Jackson Club, gave a good
entertainments in the opera
house last night to a large
audience.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09

The following named persons in the
town and county have made improve
ments as follows:
w w Johnson, soath part of county,
a barn
Herman Koch, southwest, a barn
Ed Miller a shed
CHrPorter a barn
Irving whitney, south part of the
county, a new house
A complete list of improy ements
during the 4all and now going on in
the county will be given next week
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09
Town AND COUNTY.

Al Sebring is recovering
from a bad sprain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts ex-
pect to spend the winter in
Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cor
rim have a young son at
their home.
Mrs. Lane and adopted
daughter May spent a few
days at Sioux Falls.
The war in Manchuria is
going on. The japanese
have practically taken Port
Arthur it is claimed.
VIM. Bates and wife have.
gone to Tacoma to spend
the winter. Their many
friends here hope for them
a pleasant visit On the
coast.
The beautiful weather
lasted right up to the time
the polls closed when the
dark clouds lowered and be-
fore midnight it was rain
ing, followed today by snow
squalls.
Now that the election is
over this paper will devote
more space to town and
county news. A cores
pendent is desired in the
different localities in the
county.
There was no disagree
able mud-slinging by the
newspapers as to candi-
dates. In Beadle and some
other counties the local
papers scavengerized to beat
all, and maybe didn't beat
anybody.
VIM. Butler and bride
will live in the Kenyon cot
tage in the east part of the
city. Will has taken the
dray business, which his
father turned over to him,
and will no doubt DO well.
Thos. Grant has about re-
covered from a dangerous
accident while driving home
one evening last week. The
wagon wheel crushed two
fingers, which had to be am
putated, and his head was
badly hurt. 1t was a mar
row escape.
TT mn "
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-11-09
Locals of q
Wider Nature.

The superstition about Is being an unlucky number
did not hold in the capital contest. The Pierre board of
trade that directed and won the fight was composed Of
thirteen members, and it has been just ABOUT thirteen
years since the town won the previous victory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-01
CASES ARE DECIDED.
Major Hood Wins in the Martindale
Case.

The supreme court handed down a
bunch of opinions this afternoon. Two
of what are known as the Martindale
cases are decided, after having been
hung up for months. They are suits
against r. T. Batty, as receiver,
Calvin Hood and others. to set aside
the sale of some of the Martindale
property. The more important one is
won by the defendants, and the lesser is
won by Mrs. Elizabeth Holderman. the
plaintiff
Frank S. Thomas of Topeka loses his
suit against the Santa Fe for $4,000 dam
ages for alleged violation of contract. He
won in the district court OF Jefferson
county.
The big case involved about 5000 acres
of land. principally in Greenwood coun-
ty. The decision of the supreme court
gives this property to Major Hood, who
was really the defendant in the suit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-01
Story on Senator Vest.

Stories about the late Senator Vest are
now being published by nearly all Missou-
ri papers, There is one I think has never
been presented Vest was the attorney
for the plaintiff in a case wherein the de-
PENDANT was almost bankrupted by a YER
dict against.
Vest had severely criticised the de-
PENDANT in his speech to the jury, and
the latter was very bitter, even making
ed on and Vest was candidate for the
legislature. Ete was driving along one
day in wild part of Cooper county, and
just as he was passing a house by the
roadside a man stepped out and said:
Here, you, hold on there; have some
thing to say to you.
Il recognized my old enemy Of the law
suit two years before" said Vest, land
never came nearer cutting and running in
my life than I did then, for I suppose the
man intended to attack me- But L knew
if did run it would get out on me and
my chances of being elected would van
ish. The man came ambling up to my
buggy and said:
% See here, you are the man that came
near running me in that lawsuit two years
ago, and now am going to hire you to
ruin another fellow for me So 1 can get
square with the world.
mo one can imagine the relief I felt at
this turn of the affair. and after hearing
the mans story 1 knew he had a good
case and agreed to take it for him. We
won, and the man gained several thou
sand dollars, and I was elected to the leg
islature, but am frank to admit that
never came nearer running like a scared
dog than did on that occa SION The man
has been one of my strongest friends and
supporters ever since. "-Sprfngfield (Mo.)
Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-01
MIR. NOBLE WINS SUIT.
The Bank Failed Before Checks Were
Collected.

After being out five minutes the federal
court jury this afternoon returned a YER
dict in favor of the defendant in the case
of A. 7. Batchelder of New York against
George NJ. Noble & Co. of Topeka. Batch
elder is the assignee of the Cheshire Prov
ident association of New York. Noble &
Co. were the western agents of the con-
Germ and made collections in Kansas. In
1902 the Noble Co. sent three checks, one
for 81, obs, one for $1S and one for $1,11S, to
Mr.. Batchelder, representing the company
collected money. The checks were payable
at Gilman & Sons bank in New York city,
at which place Mr.. Noble had an account
The bank failed shortly after. 1t proved
upon investigation that M. Batchelder
had not presented the checks to the bank
for eleven days after he received them.
MIR. Mobiles attorneys argued that he had
not used due diligence in collecting them
in favor OF Mr.. Noble on all three checks
thus exempting him from paying them
again. The case will be appealed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-01
ANOTHER EXPANSION.
a Kansas Avenue Store Extends
Through to jackson.

Another important Topeka concern
has expanded by going across the
alley and through to Jackson street.
This is the furniture company of
Emahizer and Spielman, at whose
| opening this week over 5000 people
are said to have been present.
The firm has shown it's confidence in
Topeka by building a three-story
building on jackson street fifty by $50
feet and connecting it by bridge with
the Kansas avenue number 519. H.
L. Douglas is the contractor and the
price was $1,000.
The building gives the company a
modern and unique place of business,
the result of Mr.. J. c. Emahizer's
study and visits to eastern houses
with view to have the best.
The exhibit rooms are handsomely
decorated with ferns and palms.
The display window in the front of
the store embraces some features new
in Topeka, and is arranged as a bed
room.
The stock is displayed over two large
rooms which extend from Kansas ave
nue. to jackson street, 800 feet. A YES
tibuled areaway over the alley con-
meets the store which fronts on Kansas
avenue with the store room which
fronts on Jackson street. The entrance
is on the Kansas avenue side.
In the front room is a reception room
and display of chairs, desks, and iron
the brass beds. The rear room is filled
with household furniture generally. The
rug and carpet department occupies
hanging balcony which extends all the
way round the side walls.
Underneath the hanging balcony on
the south side of the store room is a
row of about a dozen rooms. The
front of each room is open and cur
tain hangs from the ceiling which may
be lifted to give a view of the interior.
The three walls of each room are
papered with handsome wall paper of
the latest pattern, and a chandelier
in the center of each furnishes the
light for he rooms. Electricity is
used throughout. The lighting scheme
is well arranged, and the store makes
a good sh owing at night or day.
In each of the rooms in the rear of the
store is displayed set of furniture. Sew
eral contain bedroom sets, others dining
room sets and others parlor and sitting
room furniture, afford a plan for display
ing the furniture which is both unique
and effective. One room is furnished with
furniture of the old mission type. An
other in quarter sawed oak, another in
mahogar~ and still others in weathered
oak. One room has brass bedstead.
The Turkish room is striking. 1t is fitted
with divans and decorations entirely of
an oriental type.
In the basement are the cheaper grades
of furniture and the packing department
A wholesale business will be developed
and extended. Altogether the expansion
is one highly worthy Of New and Greater
TODpLa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-01
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Good intentions never come with a guar
antee.
An echo is not the only hollow mockery
in this world. s.
The oum actor is sometimes egged on
to his worst. @
If she is young and pretty a lone widow
is seldom alone.
All work and no play doesn't appeal to
the theatrical manager.
Many an artist would rather paint the
town than placid landscape.
There is quite a difference between a
nominal fee and a phenomenal one.
The fellow who is addicted to the flow
ing bowl is seldom the best bowler.
There seems to be a bond of sympathy
between the black sheep and the fatted
calf.
A thing is generally fashionable because
it is expensive, and expensive because it
is fashionable
The fellow who likes to hug the girls
doesn't care SO much about being fore
warned as four-armed.
That mans indeed a fool,
A silly Jack,
Who talks about a mule
Behind his back.
A mountain can not come or go;
'Tis quite immovable, alasi
And yet, good SirS, I'd have you know
That have seen a mountain pass.