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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
HERE IS A NEW VEGETABLE
Ramiliarly Known as the Elephant Ear" in Many American
 Gardens.

Efforts are being made in Porto Rico to develop a new vegetable of economic and commercial importance. It is. called the "yautia," and is near ly related to the taro-the plant that furnishes so valuable food to the na- tives of Polynesia, and which. under the name of elephant ear," is ia miliarly known as an ornament in our own gardens.
 Yautia was well known to the na- tives of the West Indies long before the landing of Columbus, and was cul- tivated by the Caribs when the Span iards first arrived Its starchy, tuber- ous root, which is the part that is good to eat. looks somewhat like a sweet potato, and is six or eight inches long. with a diameter of a couple of inches. When cut into pieces and boiled 1t re sembles a boiled white potato in ap- pearance.
 The people of Porto Rico use the root as a substitute for the potato, usually boiled, though there are sey- eral other ways of preparing it for the table. It costs one and a half to two cents a pound-twice the price of taro root, which itself is used as food throughout the West Indies. The plant has long. spear-shaped leaves. instead of the broad one re- sembling elephant ears, which dis tinguishes the taro.
 There are about 25 varieties of the yaGtia. It takes a very long season to mature the plant. which would not produce q crop In the United States, unless 1t might be in the south Of Florida and along the gulf coast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
MATCH FOE HARTFoRp.

Hsrtfoni Nov. o-The Hawiey so- eial and Athletic club of this eify. which is always looking out for novel ties In the social and athletic line. has arranged for a meeting here be- tween Fulroshlmai Of TokIu. Japan. a famous jiu iitsu expert and Alex swanson. the weiterweighf. The men will not wrestie in the Jap style but will conine themselves fn catch as cafeh can and the matrh will be to a finish. The bout win come of at Ger mania haIi November o0.
 The preliminary bout viii introduce Walter KeFxted Of Waterbury and Jack Roach. fhe Connecticut feafher- weight. Ismes s. Carroll of Water bury wfU be the referre Fuirushiulaf has never h.een here befare and Alex Swanson ie liable tu make him reuen- Der his trip for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
HoLY CRoss HoLIpAY.

Wourester. Nov 9.-ReF Joseph Hau- selmsn. $. |. president 0f Holy Gross college. sdireSsed the student body yesterday morning and mentioned Last Saturdays game against Amherst He complimented the students for their geutfemanly sctiog1s at the game ar the tine of the unfortunate accident in which Hetherman of the locaI team was injured. Pre@f4ent Hanselmaa said that he reaiize5 that it roulI have required little fo start a rid among excited specfztcrs. but the ze- ton ef tie studeur body diSpaled any fear of a disturtanre-
 Csptzin Georxe S CouBur- u7. of Holyuke. vas esTeciaIly ccmplimented ty fEsp president fer his cod. gentle manly sctioa fn the tine q fhe frou1lse iazE szfurfzy. The Pre<ideut sn5s that the actfun of Capsain Co- nor t1 he ut1sf of sach EFEzt exsitr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
WITH THE HORSES.

Dan Patch Fails to Lower Pacing
 Record.
 Memphis, Nov 9.-A mile in two minutes fiat was the best Dan Patch, the pacing champion. could accom- plish yesterday at the Memphis trOt- ting track, in an effort to reduce the worlds record of 1:59h without use of wind shield or runner in front.
 Trainer Hersey rated Dan Patch over the first half mile in J9Ik seconds. but the great pacer faltered from there home, the last half being nego- tiated in the slow time of minute and a quarter of a second. Another trial is scheduled for to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
woopMERE STAKES.
Jocund at Aqueduet Easily . win-
 ner.

ner.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Jocund, carry ing 11s pounds. easily won the Wood mere stakes. the feature of the card. at Aqueduct. defeating Diamond, the fa- yorite. and Monet. The favorite was the only pacemaker. In the stretch 0'Neill brought Jocund up on the out side and won by one and a half lengths. Cutter, winner of the second race. was bid up to s1.905. The stable. however. kept the horse. Two favorites won. Summaries:
 First Race.-watergrass. first; Con- sistent. second: Special License. third. Second Race.-Cutter. first; D'Arkle. second: Our Sister. third.
 Third Race-Jocund. first; Diamond. second: Monet. third
 Fourth Race.-Banker. first; Louis H. second: Caronsl. third.
 Fifth Birmingham first; Mary Morris. second; Ingleside. third.
 Sixth Race--ClOten. first; Toscan. second: QuadriIle. third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
n..n.rhnhis rnr+r.s..

In the northern part of Madagascsr is the most remarkable natural fortress in the vorld- It is occupied hT a wild tribe Eho call themselves the People of the Rocirs The fortress is a lofty and precfpitogs rock of enornoas sine. r.oos feet high and eight square niles ia srsa It's sides are % stespsd that t cannot be climbed vifhogt artificial mean. Within t is hollow. and the only sztrsncs is by e ubtsFTznsss pssszEs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
POOL TABLES FOR VETERANS.
Plan Will Be Considered Soon New
 Appointment Made.

Plan Will Be Considered Soon New
 Appointment Made.
 The council of administration of the Grand Army in this state will hold d meeting in Meriden next Tuesday af- ternoon under call from Department Commander Albert A. May of that city. The council will consider the introduction of pool tables for the veterans in the Soldiers home at Nor oton. a favorite project with the de- pertinent commander. On Tuesday evening reception will be given for Commander May and staff ar Grand Army hall by Merriam post
 The new staff position ,.9f bdepaEt- ment patriotic instructor has been filled by the appointment of Nathan l.. Bishop of Norwich. which has jusr been made. Mir Bishop Is the prlnci- pal of the Norwich High school. He served in the First United States Col ored Troops during the civil war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09

ment showed his true gentlemaniy spirit and was well worthy of the ad. miration of the entire student body. Because of the captains action in sub- duing what promised to be q riot in the course of last Saturdays game tie entire student body will enjoy a holiday tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
Insect Ip,.ll,7.,e.

Among insects the most intelligent are those of the ant tribe. while next to them rank wasps. Bees come some way lower down the scale. Beetles are hOpelessly stupid. but even they are not as bad as butterflies and moths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09

A MOOSE SHOT EECENELT N TIE NAME
 wOoDs-
 hat there are oniy a few more than 2u expert moose hunters In that section ef the world How many of these are actual spOrtsnenf How many are Euidesf How many are pot banter living within the moose counfr1z No one knoEs. and DO one can find out
 Al that is knoun Is that very few spornuen. even those having plenty of ucney. gre surcessfuI fn slaTtng the largest Auerfcsa game nammal eK- csptInz ecczsi0nal specimens of ErirEly benrA
 whIs t s rue fer men s1i no women kfl noose If Is equally use fhst hurdes of hz1ters rJ fhslr luck. but have 10 be zatisaef vifh dez<- Tt e quife prutaess that thers are n4nT hnnfsrz whs Eo is Name and kEn chlp- ' spsfrsws sd wsp1perk#Ez. buf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
ThespI.n nt cumb<rIaaa rarl.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Nov. e.-Thes- plan in the first race was the only sue cessfuI fsEorite at Cumberland park. The steeplechase proved a pretty race. which Poorlands captured after seep- ter. which had a commanding lead. bled and quit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
Frozen D~p

The soil of Siberia at the close of the summer Is found still frozen for ss inches beneath the surface. and the dead that have lain in their cofnns for 1so years have been taken up un- changed in the least
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09

Brown really expects to do some thing shocking to Yale Saturday.
 Harvard and Pennsylvania will not kiss and make up. Both feel too sour.
 Harvard has been improving stead uy fin recent practice work and just how much will be known Saturday.
 Princeton is anxious 10 give liar yard an annual game and this fact makes the Crimson somewhat cocky in its dealings with Penn.
 Brill. the big Harvard tackle. Is car rying the ball well in practice. He is a bulllike rusher and a hard fighter in defense work.
 For the first time in its history West Point will play the Carlisle Indians Safupiay. and the contest Is attracting much speculative attention.
 Columbia objects to the reports from New Haven regarding slugging. The New Workers say Princeton suf- fered injuries without whining.
 Amherst had secret practice yester- day in preparsIion for the Dartmouth game Saturday. Connell. at guard and R. Crook at Jeff end enIivened the work.
 Coach YewiS Of Harvard says that Pennsylvania is a very dangerous op- poueut and cannot be tuyed with. Lewis has seen Penn in action several times this season
 KnOwiron. who has been tried at fuIIback and his old position of tackle. is now being used as an end at liar yard. Reid evidently believes In deVel opinx versatility.
 Tim Gilhezn of Boston. promising fuIBack at Holy CrOss. has left col lexe suddenly. He refuse1 Co enter game ss seeori-strins man
 Williams men rallied loyalty to the caH for supporters to aeeoEnT.auy tie eleven to Middle1oEn for the game with wesIeyan Safuuiay About 20 students will cheer for Williams
 Cahfn. eenfer. aui Brooks- Hneman. VII not @ Fo Syracuse with Holy Gross for Satuufsy'S game because they are heaHud in fheir stndies- To 'ey- the Chtcopee Pals hoT. is sun lame and unable te play
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
slor to ashslI ont

It has been noticed that the fsst man is iHclined to be considerably slower than some of the ether hind vhen 1t cones to handing over money to his wife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
Glenrood NJ.

Glenwood NJ. reduced his record to 2:G7lS at Cincinnati. The brown son of Bobby Burns will probably reach the 2:05 mark next season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
wodsns Msd<L

A Lonsoa court arsssmsksf rstd ths other day "A nznnsgaln- whl<h h the correct name foF noiel. sz11l1 ts svs fee sixkt inrhes ta1 in @rtef 10 skow tss ner uodei sre4ses fron Psris fo sassrtzxss T1z s tnr lnshss taller thnn izzt sezssz's hs.E4~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
No Frsnzisd Luneh.

An American quick lunch h Lou- don has failed aftsr losins tSe.ooo. Toa can't bot sinksTs and whsafs ia . topper szd a monoeis-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
oUARTERBAcKs YOUTHFUL.

Speaking of quarterbaeks. they are youngish lot this year. Jones Of Yale Is a freshman, and Hutchinson, his chief understudy, is a sophomore. Starr, the lively and heady Harvard quarterback. Is sophomore. Steven son of Pennsylvania is also sopho- more. and Collins of Columbia is a junior. Dillon. the leading candidate for the position at Princeton. is a freshman. Tn most instances among the leading teams the all important work of directing the teams plays falls on young heads rather than on old heads on young shoulders. It is not often that there are as many good auarterbacks in the field as this year What with those named in addition to Mount Pleasant of Carlisle. Penney Of Princeton. Shattuck Of Amherst Sbus- ter of Lafayette. and others. they form a lot that is hard 10 beat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
.Exbensive Sport.

Successful moose hunting consists in keeping the animal in ignorance that he is pursued
 Once he becomes aware that detec- tives are on bis track he is off at mo- tor car speed for interminable dis tances. The moose is trailed only when the wind blows and only against the wind. According to a recent newspa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
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Hhs srr1 dsT for ths cAr0ui. kieksr vhss aothins rIm % wruas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-11-09
Jimmy Britt,

Lightweight Jimmy Britt Is travel ing with a vaudeville company.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
CHARLTON.

Charlton, June "A wedding that
came as surprise to their many
friends occurred Wednesday evening
at p. M, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. E. Goldsberry, when their son
Charles was married to Miss Della
Runnels, of Red Oak. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Joseph A.
Russell. The groom was attended by
Harry Mills. Of Red Oak, and the bride
by Miss Matte Cryis. of this city. After
the ceremony they attended the May
ball at the Pythian hall and mingled
with the young people, keeping theiy
secret to themselves. Not until after
they had left for Council Bluffs did
the young people find out that we'd
ding occurred among their crowd. In
about two weeks they will be at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Anderson In this
City, where they will be Eat home" to
their friends.
Mrs.Ed Duckworth, of st. Joseph, Is
visiting in the city with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Barger, Of Derby
were in the city Thursday.
Rev. John Gillaspie, Of California,
Is visiting in the city with relatives and
friends.
Rev. w. Hakes, of Peoria, ILL.,, has
accepted a call to the st. Andrews
Episcopal church and will soon move
his family here.
Miss Opal Jennee Is visiting in Leon
with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
Land for Sale
aud
Excl a ii pc.

700 acres In Jackson county, Arkan
growing city of 5000 population. This
sas, miles from Newport, which is a
is bottom land and on the Black river
and Is fine corn and cotton ground
Price $40 per acre. Can take some
property.
80 acres in Woodruff county, Arkan.
sas, mile from good railroad town
Small improvements, godo soil. Price
$1,000. Owner will exchange for in
come property.
1872 acres in Galloway county, Mo-,
two miles from good railroad town.
Land lies from level to slightly roll
ing. Price, $4,000 per acre. Here's a
snap.
1000 acres Of very choice timber
land In Jackson county, Arkansas.
Will cut 5000 feet per acre. about g.
600 feet of white oak per acre, level
land, not very far from railroad. Price
$40 per acre.
$1,000 stock Of good general mer-
chandise to trade for farm.
80 acres of good land in Cross coun-
ty, Ark. Price $500. If you want some
thing for nothing, this is about that
same thing"
Go with us to Arkansas on June 6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
Fine Program of Addresses and Songs
Extraordinary in Attendance.

Fine Program of Addresses and Songs
Given-Many in Attendance.
Fremont, June 2.-Tuesday, May 80
Fremont welcomed larger assemblags
of people, who had come to do homage
to the soldier dead, than on any former
occasion.
Although the morning was rainy
and dismal, about noon the clouds
scattered and the afternoon was al
most ideal.
The business houses were appro-
priately decorated and the church dec
orations We're handsome and lavish
the committee having the matter in
charge receiving many compliments
on their work.
At 1870 the veterans, about twenty
in number, assembled at the Alderman
building, and to the step of the mar
tial music marched to the Baptist
church, where the program was car
ried out.
After the song by the quartet, Carl
Roberts. president of the Sons and
Daughters of Veterans, in neat
B. I. Schreckengast, who gave an eX-
cellent address on Patriotism"
choosing as text the words found in
Joshua, What Mean These Stones?'
II Is rather remarkable coincidence
that the same text was chosen by the
speaker for his address as Rev. Liver
EFT used for his Sunday morning ser
mon, and Rev. Schreckengast men
toned the fact before beginning his
talk. Fremont was certainly fortu-
rate in being able to secure such an
able speaker and the committee is to
be highly commended for it's choice He
is a man Of commanding presence and
held the undivided attention of his
hearers. He spoke of the various ways
Of showing our patriotism, of the best
methods Of observing Memorial day
and gave many reasons why we should
be proud that we are citizens of the
United States, of all lands the best
He paid many tributes to THE Boys
Of Blue and the Boys Of Gray" and
to those who so willingly offered all
in their power to preserve the Union
for US. His address was rich in good
thoughts.
AT the close of the program convey
ances were awaiting the veterans and
children and they We're driven to the
cemetery where mighty concourse
Of people had assembled. The pub
lished program was rendered and each
part was well taken. In his address,
Principal Chas. Young paid a glowing
tribute to the heroes who passed away.
but applied a portion of his remarks
to the living veterans. He said while
he is a firm believer in decking the
graves Of those who SO nobly gave
their lives for the sake of the Union
he is a more firm believer in giving
flowers, smiles and pleasant words to
the members of the G. A. r. while
they are living and can enjoy them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, June 1.-Prof. Hussey, of
Shenandoah, who some months ago
leased the Southern Iowa Normal, for
a term of ten years Is spending several
days In the citv in the interests of the
institution. Many new improvements
are being made both In and out of the
building. The basement is being re-
modelled, and will be used as dining
room; the offices in the business de-
partment are being re-arranged and
the entire building is being refurnish-
ed and papered. The work is expected
to be completed in time for the Davis
County Teachers Institute which will
be held in August in connection with
a short summer term of school.
Rev. D. A. Wickizer has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Christian
church, after occupying that pulpit for
number of years. His resignation
will take effect in the fall at the expir-
alton Of the present church year. He
has accepted call to the Christian
church at Kirksville, Mo-, where his
services have been desired for some
time. The new church which the con-.
gregation is now thoroughly enjoying,
was built through strenuous exertions
on his part.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker, of Milton
are visiting relatives in the county;
also Mrs. Henry Warrington and 9TH
ers.
A very enjoyable musicale was held
at the Martin Ellenberger home at
Stubin. on Monday evening. An i'm
promptu orchestra was formed and
fifteen friends We're happily enter
tanned.
Mrs. Parish and Mrs. Green, of Shell
byville, Ind, have returned home after
spending month with ]. w. Clayton
and family.
friedrich Yakle, Sr., shipped his
household goods to Oskaloosa Tuesday
He has leased a large farm for term
Of five years. Mrs. Yakle and daugh-
tiers will join him in the new home
In a few days.
w. L. Vest. aged go years, died at
his home north of the city Wednes-
day morning at 1880 o'clock. The
funeral services will be held at the
residence Friday morning at ten
o'clock. The body will be taken to
Drakeville for burial.
Attorney George T. Sewers and son
Dewitt, accompanied by Downs Row.
land, recently of Milton, spent We'd
nesday afternoon fishing in Fox river
E. S. Stockum, of Stiles, is improv-
ing his farm property by building a
new barn.
Mrs. P. S. Poe is visiting relatives
near Milton this week.
Captain Haywood, of West Grove
Is seriously sick at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Reeves.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Thursdays Live Stock Market in Brief
Handy weight and export steers
again good sale; market strong-some
lots higher-sales slow; plain and light
common kinds slow and steady; fat
steers is to 3oc higher this week:
carly COW trade steady-later 10 to 15c
lower; buyers hammer prices fol
grassy classes; Gamers also dull.
calves at lower range; feeders weak
on 10 to zoe from last Friday; uneven
hog trade-prices closed higher; run
estimated early 2s.oo0-later $4,000;
sheep trade slow-again weak to 10t
lower; bids for Texas sheep 35c lower
than Monday; some handy lambs sci
gteady-best, at $685.; best Colorados
ard choice spring lambs at 1925.
Eeceints.
Receipts thus far this week COM
pared with the same period last week
decreased 14,70o cattle and increased
1900 hogs, showing no change in
sheep. Compared with the correspond
ING period year ago there was a de-
crease Of 1900 cattle and an increase
Of 1880 hogs and $500 sheep.
Cattle at six leading western mar.
kets yesterday, 22,soo; week ago, 81,
500; year ago,2o,300. Thus far this
week, 10000: week ago, 143,0O0; year
ago. $4,000.
Sheep at six principal western mar
kets yesterday, 24.400; week ago, 21,
Geo: year ago, 23,3o0. Thus far this
week, $4,000; week ago, $4,000; year
ago, 100000.
Representative Sales.
Following are some OF the represen.
tstive sales made iE Chicago yesterday
showing lowest, medium and highest
prices paid:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
sIeouRN EY.

Sigourney, June Wv. E. Brokaw,
Of Delta, came down last Wednesday
and returned home Thursday
The city school board have pur-
chased new type writer and INSTALL
ed the machine in the superintendent's
office at the high school building.
Ora Parker, of Pringhauer came in
Wednesday evening for a visit at the
home of her parents.
A large crowd Of the /. o. O. +. menu
bers went to Keota Friday night to
help the Keota lodge initiate some new
candidates. The work was done by
the sigourney team. Those driving
down returned the same night, but
several went on the train and came
back the following morning.
The millinery, dry goods, clothing,
the town closed their doors at 500
o'clock Thursday night, as per previous
agreement and after supper the square
was lonesome looking place. This
Is quite a radical change for a town
where the merchants have had no
regular hours and closed any time be.
tween and II.
Raymond Richardson is helping to
distribute mail on rural route No. 8.
The excursion to Ames Thursday
morning went through the town lit
tie behind schedule time. 1t is esti-
mated that about two hundred board
ed the train at this station.
Six of the attorneys are engaged in
trying law suit up in Adams town
ship before the justice of the peace.
w. W. Wilson, an old resident OF
Keswick, and one of the judges OF
election, is charged with interfering
with the ballot box at the last spring
school election and thereby electing
men suitable to himself, no matter
what the voters Nigh desire. They
worked on the case Thursday and then
adjourned until today, when the con-
test is on again. County Attorney
Hugo F. Goeldner and Talley and
Hamilton prosecuting, while H. f
Wagner and Brown & Willcockson are
defending.
William Reed, aged %, of Webster
and Ella Thomas, aged II, of Van
Buren, township, were united in mar
riage at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonage last Wednesday evening, by
Eev. T. B. Hughes.
Leo Nauman is working in Cedar
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-06-03
ALBA.

Abba, June "A mission has been
In session in st. Mary's church this
week. conducted by Father Lambert,
Father Murphy, of Chicago, and Father
Gutnan. of Abba. A large crowd both
Catholic and non-Catholic have been
III attendance, and the mission has
been both profitable and interesting,
The body Of Albert Elder, who was
drowned Tuesday in the Grand river
near Gallatin, Mo-, has not yet been
found. While engaged in work on the
bridge, timber fell and struck Mr..
Elder and in all probability stunned
him, as he made no effort to swim
after striking the water. He was the
youngest brother of the family, and
leaves wife and two children.
The clerk granted yesterday a per-
nit to wed to William Henry Payu
Perkins, aged SO, and Ella Wallace
aged 10, both of Buxton.
An important point in the Chautau-
qua assembly Is the arrangements
recently made for transferable tickets
A season ticket which may be used by
different members of the family or by
friends may be secured at very little
additional cost to the purchaser. The
committees began their work so early
that they were able to secure the best
attractions on the platform for the AL
bia chautauqua, which begins June
rs.
Albia's population at this date as