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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28

climate upon them and their efficiency, gives 1t is his opinion that the little Japs are better adapted to this work than any other class of laborers that can be ob- tained. He has consunlted with Secre. tary of War Taft on the subject and the latter agrees with his conclusions.
 White labor cannot exist on the isthmus on account of the eli. mate and the sickness it produces Chinese are not available, as they are prohibited by law to be landed on the isthmus. The West Indian laborers, the colored men from the various islands, are too sh;ftless, lazy and inefficient. South Europe labor is not available either. The question has resolved itself, therefore into the employment of Japan ese labor if good execution is to be se- cured. Repugnant as it is to the customs and laws of the United States this Jap anese labor will doubtless be employed through the Padrone system. Contracts will be made with Japanese contractors who will furnish the laborers and charge the government so much per head per day.
 The labor leaders have been sounded on this question. and 1t is understood they raise no serious objection to the employment of contract labor on the actual digging of the canal. They ap- preciate conditions on the isthmus and recognize that no body of lsborers that could belong to their organizations. could endure the climate and do the work. As the interests of labor organiza- tions have been safeguarded in other WAYS. such as the manufacture of ma chinery and material. the employment of ditch diegers does not interest them particularly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28


 fact that on the slightest test the thin blades would snap. In an engagement where the bayonej would be called into play, this weapon would be useless, and the president therefore recommended that something more substantial be adopted, and on his recommendation the general staff has adopted a broad, strong. dagger-like bayonet that can be wielded with terrific effect, If necessary, In close quarters.
 The president had the same criticism to make of the pretty, toy-like swords which the officers have been wearing, and he recommended that for actual service a good, sharp saber be substi- tuted, one that would prove weapon of defense and could do execution. Rather than depend on the fancy dress swords that have been in use, he declared 1t would be better to do away with such . weapon altogether and if practicable arm the officers with rifles. The latter suggestion he, of course, did not advo- cate. as he admitted 1t would be imprac- ticable for officers in command of troops to be encountered with rife. He did insist, however, on . change in the sword. and the general staff has in conse- quence adopted the saber, which is to be ground to a razor-like edge. so that 1t will mean something when used in con- test.
 Another arm that is engaging the pres- ident's attention is the new rifle, which is being supplied to the army. The presi- dent wants thorough test to be made of these guns, and suggests the trials of their effectiveness be made on long ranges, such as may be found at some of the western posts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
THE MAR.AUDER.

There came a beggar to my door.
 A eomely little lad, With sun-kissed hair and azure eyes,
 With pensive mien, and sad. So meek he seemed-so poor-alons,
 I wept at such ill-faring- Regardez! When he entered in
 He proved a robber daring He barred the door. he barred the pane.
 (Defenseless quite he found mel, A prisoner in my own demesne,
 With braggart oaths he bound mo. He mocked my tears, he stole my heart, M With jest and gfbe to dout me: With rose-leaf strung on rose-leaf red < He wove his chains about me. Quoth he: "Such sorry garb as yours No thief would deign to borrow" He stripped me of my Cynics robe.
 Of Loneliness and Sorrow. He found my store of Doubts and Feara Made loot to merry measure; He scattered far to left and right
 A hoard of doleful treasure. He sealed my lips with kisses three.
 And swore he'd stay no longer, But though he made to loose my chains l felt the links grow stronger. Ay. strong as steel, these shackles swes( I would not break nor sever A prisoner in my own demesne,
 Love holds me fast forever -Meribah Philbrick-Reed. in Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
FARNaa!o,GARDEN
\ CONVENIENT HAY RACK.
Directions for the Making of One That Will Do the Farmer Good
 Service.

1n response to request of one of its readers for the plans of a handy hay rack, the Country Gentleman says:
 The combination hay rack shown in the first illustration is convenient one: T T are bed-pieces of pine or other straight-grained light wood, IA or 16 feet in length, eight inches wide and three inches thick; if of oak or other hard wood, two and one-half inches thick will give sufficient strength. Four cross-pieces, B, of hard wood, one and one-quarter inches thick and six inches wide, are mortised and firmly secured to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
COMBINATION HAY RACK.

the bed-pieces. This constitutes the frame or foundation. and is shown in Fig. 2. It is frequently used separately, to haul rails, boards, stones, manure, etc., and is a convenient, strong and handy arrangement for the purpose. In Fig. 1 is shown the rigging complete, of which its four cross-pieces or arms, P, are seven and one-half feet in length, five inches wide and two and one-half inches thick.
 If designed for sectional rigging" and to prevent side movement, half inch groove is cut into the lower sides of the cross arms, P, so that they fit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
New Figure in Political Field.

NEW figure, 1t Is said, is about to ap. pear in the field of national politics and in the public service. This is Mir. Henry c. Prick, of Pittsburg, the business associate of Andrew Car. negie and the warm personal friend of the late President McKinley and of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28


 navy man, and everything pertaining to the personnel or equipment of those branches is of intense interest to him. There is not an expert in the navy who watches more closely the performance of battleships and cruisers in their ma neuvers and the records made by thair gunners at target practice. He is we'll acquainted with the technical part of g1lnnery, and the reports of the perform ances of the various ships are sent to him as soon as received, and he reads them with eagerness and discrimina- ton.
 When Mir. Roosevelt was assistant secretary of the navy, he did more to ad- vance the efficiency of the men behind the guns than anyone connected with the service for years. On several occa- sions he accompanied the fleets on their evolutions and at target practice, and he made study of all things pertaining to the manipulation of the big and little guns on the ships. During target prac- tice out on the open sea MT. Roosevelt would become so intesely interested in the shots as to be oblivious to his sur- roundings. He would shout and cheer Justify when an extraordinarily good shot was made. To this day he main. tains his interest in this very impor- tant part of the service, and frequently consults with the naval officers regard ing methods of improving marine gun. nery, and criticises reports that do not show what he conceives should be good record of efficiency. sA,
 The president takes just as deep an in- terest in the army as he does in the navy, and studies the details of the army equipment just as he does that of the navy. A recent example of this was when he sent letter to the general staff recommending that change be made in the bayonets and swords used in the army. ' ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
A Fair Challenpe.

Henson (bashfully)-May I-er-kisa your baby sister?
 Alice Gin disgust)-Oh, suppose so- If you are too cowardly to tackle girl nearer your own size.-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Fencing for Girls.

The champion girl fencer of Philadel- phia says that fencing is the best sport for girls. Better than flirting?-Bufalo Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Democratic Sultan.

Like modern Haroun Alraschid, the sultan of Zanzibar has been wandering about London, seeing people and things of the great city for himself. The sultan went to school in England, speaks tho language perfectly and found no dinls culty in escaping special notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
His Misfortune,

Charitable Lady-But man last week told me exactly the same story!
 NTramp-Yes. lady. Yer see, made fatal mistake in not havin' the history of me life righted.-Cassell's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Relic of Sergius,

Upon the spot where Grand Duke Sergius was killed was found a large sapphire that had been torn by the ex- plosion out of ring he was wearing. The flames of the bomb had turned the sapphire black. ~'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
The Correct Smile.

Bobby-Pve been working all daJ like dog. pop.
 Father@Glad to hear you arc get1 ting industrious, Robert; but what have you been doing?
 Bobby-I've been digging out woodchuck, pop!-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Japanese Labor for Isthmus.

dE fdpdWa canal commission has de. cided that Japanese is the only labor available for dig. ging the c a n a l. c b ief Engineer Wallace, who has spent many months on the isthmus and
 personally ob. served the force oi
 men at work there, thu infiuanco of fhs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
A Question.

The sinners" are sending conscience money to the government right and left. If all sinners should pay their debts, would you have more or less?- N. Y. Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Wasn't Skepfical.

Wasn't skeptical. Weary Walker-Dis paper sez dat worry kills more fellers dan work. Tired Tatters-I reckon dat's right, but dey ain't nothin' wot worries me like work.-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
As Others See Us.

Biggs-Is Smawley a man of impor- tance in his neighborhood?
 Diggs-Well. he's of almost as much consequence as a thermometer on a pleasant day.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Wants Effective Weapons.

R. ROOSEVELT be- lieves that if . weapon is to be used at all it should be substantial. and effective. In this letter he criticised the light stiletto- like bayonet that has been in service as being too small and brittle for prac- tical use. He called
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Oh, Nv!

She-Do you believe people become what they eat?
 He-Yes; you must have been eating duck all your life!-Yonkers States nan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Held in High Respect

The graduate of the school of experi. euce has more respect for his alma mater lhan 1000 college boys.-Phiiadelphia Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Doing Two Things.

Yeast-Do you believe man can do two things at the same time?
 Crimsonbeak-Certainly; he can stand on his dignity while sitting on iury.-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Could Not Afford It,

Loan you five dollars! Why don't you go for loans to someone who knows you better than Ido?"
 Because I really need the money, Houston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Sea Level Higher.

Study of an ancient bridge at Leucade has convinced M. Ph. Negris that the level of the Mediterranean is ten feet higher than it was 2,0OO years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
French Bank Rule.

After savings accounts reach $2S9.50 in French banks, they cease to draw in-. terest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Better for the Boy.

It is much better to have your boz out at work on the farm at ten dollsrI per month, than to lie around in the streeta-Cisco (Tex.) Round-Up,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28

dificulty In gaining the knowledge de- sired. The var department recently in-
 vited the Japanese minister here to fur nish what information hs could on tAs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Little Data from Japanese War.

~ AAAAAh SohSAuCI 8- stion of the adop- ton of new bayo- nets and s arp sabers. army om- cers have been eager to secure in- formation regard ing the use of such weapons in the present war b. tween Russia and
 Japan. They have
 h ad ennsfderuhso
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Hidui1ht OH

He did not burn the midnight oll, The oil burned him instead. Twas fusei- taken at the bar,
 Before he went to bed. The Teetota-er.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
Would Make More

If the average man had his life to live over again. he thinks he would avoid all mistakes. but the chances are he would make more than ever.-Chi. eaep Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-28
|IS' 4 WAR EXPERT
PRESIDENT WATCHES CLOSELY ARMY AND NAVY MATTERS.
HOW HE IMPROVED cUNNERY
Instrumental in Having New Dayonet end Sword Adopted in the Army ]. Effort to Secure War Data from
 Japanese Proves Futile.

A s H I N c N.- President iRoose- welt finds time in all the multitude of big state ques- tions and interna- ion al problems
 that pour in upon
 him to give 8 good deal of attention to the details of va rious branches of the public service. He is an enthusi-
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
DR.. Delbridge Held Up.

DR.. w. II. Delbridge was held up
and robbed of about $40 right back Of
his home at about l0:15 last Monday
evening. He was returning home
from the Greeley Club at his usual
hour and walked in through the
alley to enter the rear Of the house.
His first warning was demand to
throw up his hands. which he very
sensibly did, and while one man be-
hind him held gun to his head the
other went through the doctors
pockets and relieved him Of the
money he had. His watch was not
disturbed.
Next morning it was shown that
the ground had been we'll packed
down where the foot pads had been
waiting, evidently expressly for DR..
Delbridge. Alex Ferguson passed
through the alley just few minutes
before the doctor. to put up his horse
which he keeps in barn in that
neighborhood. The horse jumped
and snorted as the tree under which
the robbers were concealed was
passed but no attempt was made to
hold up Mr.. Ferguson.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
LIKED CHICK EMS
Fred and Lewis Webber of Den
yer Arrested

Every boss of a hen roost in Weld
county is now breathing easier be.
cause Fred and Lewis Webber OF
Denver, are in Jail. The two young
men are accused of stealing thous-
ands of chickens in Weld county the
past two or three months, and they
are said to be the two men who we're
recently chased so hotly in the west
END OF the county that they aban-
doned their wagon and took to flight
on their horses. But the wagon
furnished a clue and through this
the sheritf's officers located the Web
bers.
The father of the two bows was ar.
rested some days previous and was
Drought to the Weld county iail
from Denver, but his sons, while
admitting their own guilt, claim
that the old man had nothing to do
with the various thefts.
The Webbers admitted having
made two raids each week for the
past omnth into Weld county and
securing anywhere from 100 tn ,oo
chickens each raid.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
Toe Levin Sells Out.

Joseph Il. Levin has just sold out
The Fair" store to A. J. Condor
of Denver, travelling salesman for
the Sweet Dempster Hat company Of
Chicago. The firm will be known
as the Condor Mercantile company.
Mr.. Levin. who has been In busi-
ness here for about eight years will
remain here for some time taking q
complete rest. He came here from
Texas and has made one Of the lead
ing business men of the town.
About year ago his brother, Frank
Levin, severed his connection with
the firm and went to Las Animas
and established a store, where he is
now doing we'll.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
MONEY IsNEEDED|
Funds for Experiment Farm in
Demand

At the last meeting Of the com.
mittee that has been planning for an
experiment farm for the Greeley dis
trict 1T was decided that at least
IS, 500 would be necessary to start
the work and insure against loss fol
period Of five years. OF this sum
the county commissioners will prob
ably furnish about oHe-half, paying
it in yearly installments. The rest
will be raised by subscription, to
be placed in the bank by January,
1906, subject to the order OF a board
OF directors to be elected by the SUBJ
scribers. These directors will act
together with the agricultural COL
lege authorities as an advising COM
mittee to determine the line of ex-
periments to be carried out.
The farm, II started, will be the
first in the state to be undertaken
by any county and it is hoped that
experiments carried on in this man.
nef will prove more satisfactory
than those undertaken by the indi-
vidual farmer under supervision of
the college.
Five years should show by result
whether it Is worth while to make
the farm permanent institution.
Our nearness to the college and
the priority Of the undertaking
should insure us the best Of SUPER
vision from the college,
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
BUMPER GRAIN CROP
Government Issues Report of
Conditions at Large

The department of agriculture has
just issued the following crop report :
The condition of corn Aug. l was
$50, as compared with 1913 last
month, s7.3 Aug. 1, 1904, 1877 at the
corresponding date in 1903, and 10
year average Of s5.4. ftg
Preliminary returns Indicate a
winter wheat crop Of about 424, 400, :
900 bushels (254, $40, OOO centals) or
an average Of l4.3 bushels (9s.6 Gen.
tals) per acre. as compared with
1874 bushels a. centals) per acre
last year, as finally estimated.
The average condition Of spring
wheat Aug. was s9.z, as compared
with 9l.O last month, s7.5 Aug. /,
1904, I'LL at the corresponding date
in 1903 and 10 year August average
of 1873.
The average condition of the oat
crop Aug. l, was 9O.s, as compard
with 92.1 last month, s6.6 Aug. l,
1904, 1915 at the corresponding date
Of 1903 and 10 year average Of s3.7.
The proportion of the oat crop Of
last year still in the hands of farm
ers-is estimated at go per cent, as
compared with 81 per cent OF the
crop Of 1903 in farmers hands one
year ago, IA per cent of the crop In
1902 in farmers hands two years ago.
and 10 year average of 10 per
cent.
The average condition of barley
Aug. l was 9s.5.
The average condition of spring
rye Aug. l was 92.6.
The acreage of buckwheat is less
than that of last year by about 81, 200
acres, or 4 per cent.
The average condition of tobacco
Aug l. was s4.l, as compared with
s7.4 one month ago and SO. 9 Aug. /.
1904.
The average condition of potatoes
Aug. l was s7.2, as compared with
91.2 one month ago, 94.l Aug. l,
i'"f. o'.S dC eiIe corresponding GATE
in 1903 and 10 year average of s8.6
Preliminary returns indicate de-
crease OF 1876 per cent in the hay
acreage. The average condition of
timothy hay Aug. was 9O.2. as
compard with $40 Aug. l. 1904, 90.
at the corresponding date in 1903 and
nine year average Of ST..
Reports as to the production of
clover are on the whole favorable.
The quality of the clover crop Is in
dicated as of high medium grade.
The average condition of pasture
Aug. ! was 96.l, as compared with
$40 one month ago and 95.5 Aug. 1,
1904.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
DR.. Bancroft to Speak.

DR.. T. d. Bancroft who has re-
Gently established free home for
consumptives at Salida, Colo, will
speak in the park tomorrow evening
at 30, just before the band concert.
The doctor will also speak at the
regular service hours in the Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening.
At the evening lecture, besides the
discussion upon the institution In
which he is interested, DIR. Ban
croft will also speak on the assassi-
nation Of President Lincoln. DR..
Bancroft was present in Ford's
theatre in Washington, when Lin
coin was shot.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
Notice.

Ladies wanting a seamstress by
the day call at 1872 Eleventh street.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
Frontier Days, the Great Wild West
Carnival at Cheyenne, Wvo.

eep. . T. o. 1905. Exciting from
s."rt TO hnish. A reproduction of
'ne lie and sports in the early davs
Vi ohe west. Steer roping. wild
morse racing, broncho busting, buck
'ns anu pitching contests, women s
races worlds championship contests.
,'oiahs' United States troops.
'ahees' Greatest, grandest, most
.Ae.'"s ceieoration ever held In the
west. Only % cents admission
hates from Denver less than one
ceho per mile. Proportionately low
.ales IRON all other points. Special
trains J. c. Ferguson, general
agent, Denver, Colo.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES
Harvest c. Putnam Takes Own
Life Sunday

Harvest c. Putnam, we'll known
printer. committed suicide by firing
a bullet from a 22-calibre rifle
through his neck. in the Office of the
Weld County Republican last Sunday
evening. 1t was at about 7:45 in
the evening that Glen Thompson,
proprietor of the Republican, went
into his office and saw the body Of a
man lying In front Of table where
the exchanges are kept. He struck
= match and saw that the head vas
lying in a pool of blood. Without
ascertaining who the man was Mr..
Thompson went out to look up some
oficer to take charge of the case.
He returned with Deputy Sheriff
Camp and it was then discovered
that the body, which was dead, was
that of young Putnam.
From conversation with friends
during the day Putnam was evi-
IDENTIFY considering the act all day,
Is ne would Invariably turn the
topic of conversation upon suicide
and endeavor to justify such acts.
The weapon used was 22-calibre
rifle, belonging to Mr.. Thompson
This was hanging on pair Of deer
horns in the Office and Putnam was
aware OF this and likely selected
this office on account OF the weapon.
He was seen to have some cartridges
of that calibre during the day, so it
is not known whether or not the
gun was loaded when he took in
down from its resting place or that
he loaded it himself. The gun was
found lying on the table in front of
which the body was found.
Putnam was the son of Mrs. Ada
Putnam. and he also had younger
brother who is working in Sterling,
and sister, Miss Beatrice.
The funeral was held from Uni
tartan church yesterday afternoon at
2:3O O'Clock.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
Sling Shot VS.. Auto.

Charges Of juvenile delinquency
have been filed against Marvin and
Everett Morgan, Roy and Ray Har-
low and Robert Painter, all boys
under the age Of II years. The boys
thinking to improve their marks
manship with the sling shot took to
practicing on John McCutcheons new
automobile, and succeeded in doing
wonderful damage to the new paint.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
ASK ITS REMOVAL
People After the Greeley Gas
Plant

A petition signed by ll6 citizens
OF Greeley living in the vicinity of
the Greeley gas plant was presented
to the city council Tuesday evening
by Attorney Joseph c. Ewing, ask-
ing for the removal of the gas plant
to some other part of the city. A
special committee Of the council
composed of Aldermen Phillips,
Chairman, Waid and Wilson, was
appointed to investigate the matter
thoroughly.
The fire in the gas plant last Sat-
urday evening has caused consider.
able excitement among residents in
the vicinity Of the plant, and the
petition which was worked up Mon
day and Tuesday was the result.
Attorney Frank Ewing was also
before the council and asked that
body to have special election called
on behalf Of c. H. Ramsay to vote
upon the granting Of a franchise to
a third telephone company, Mr..
Ramsay to stand all expense of the
election. No action was taken upon
this matter.
Or. Milford was granted permis.
sion TO erect one story brick build
ing next. to the alley on Eighth
avenue between Ninth and Tenth
streets. The building is to be oc-
cupied by c. NJ. Marsh g. Son for
photograph gallery.
FIRE Chief W. r. Patterson re.
ported the organization of hose
company on the hill to take charge
OF the new hose house, and asked for
some chairs and tables for the bows.
oIher routine matters followed.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-08-17
Summer Vacation Rate.

wa wa union Pacific to Lewis &
T TaiA exposition, Portland. To
,o.,o "o'na' Seattle, Bellingham, Vic
.oiia ana Vancouver, $40 for round
.a,p' . May "a to Sept. 30, and on Ger.
IAN oates ISL to Portland and 70
s,on ' one way through California.
o.op overs anywhere. Tickets limit
NJ 20 y" :" Gays but not later than
~, %u' o' Descriptive literature and
= information upon application
8 6 W w. ferguson, general agent, 94I
''e hoeenth street, Denver. Colo