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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08

A contributor to the columns of the
 London Spectator recently asked him,
 self this unadorned and almost naked
 question: Are Americans the most
 earth?' He replied by asserting posi-
 lively and cheerfully that with the eX-
 ception of certain Patagonians, who
 travel with brick in one hand and Il
 spear in the other. and a few Abyssin-
 ian tribes. which have enjoyed only
 elementary opportunities for culture,
 .Americars are the most impolite peO.
 pie whom he has encountered. He has
 made a special study of the matter
 But this authority hastens to add,
 there are mitigating circumstances
 Americans, he says, are nothing if not
 intensely practical, and they have discovered that pOliteness does not
 pay. Their material progress and
 prosperity, as compared with condi-
 tons obtaining ill Spain. France, and
 older countries, in which there has
 long been due observance of formal
 and stately courtesy and elaborate ceremonial, have convinced them that
 from the financial standpoint there is little or nothing in etiquette. This is reassuring, but il does not tell the kkh hal fs,ISy
 ton. Americans can well afford to be polite. It is true that their charac- teristic modcsty forbids their dwelling with emphasis upon their accumula- tionS. once ill four years. perhaps. the party in power may refer, for pO- litical reasons. to our unbounded r. sources" and "our unlimited wealth. ' but for the most part we refuse to he drawn out on this subject. Neyerthe- less. Americans are rich enough to he polite, if they choose. They have the means which would enable them to corner the politeness of all the civil izcd nations, were they so disposed. The truth is. says the Providence Journal. that the inhabitants of the United States have no occasion to be polite They take everything for granted. A mistress does not greet her cook effusively when she enters the kitchen in the morning. She ex- pccts that the cook will be in the kitchen. And by the same token. a man. happening upon friend or rela- tive returned from a foreign pilgrim age. does not fall on the neck of that friend or relative and wiring his hands. He mods and passes on. We expect that our friends and relatives will wander afaT- Back from q six months stay in Europe. Pleasant trip. hope. May I trouble you for a IightT But let the unexpected occur Let a spirit from the other and b-stter world make its appearance Ameri- cans would not be lacking in warmth of salutatiOn- Moreover. there.is no time for Spanish or French poIifeness on this side of the water. We cannot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Injury by Mice and Rabbits.

Valuable suggestions for treatment of trees which have been girdled by mice or rabbits are made by the Iowa experiment station. The growing layer which lies just beneath the bark will grow over if it is kept moist by bank ing up with soil two or three inches above the girdled portion. The soil should be firmly tamped about the stem and not allowed to dry and crack open. Another. but more expensive method. Is to wrap the wound with broad strip of cloth coated with grating wax Such wounds should not be allowed to dry out. and where not too severe the tree may be saved.-Farm and Home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08

At the last inauguration the Roose- welt children were farmed out among the relatives and friends of the family ill Washington. This year. by reason of the remodeling and extension of the White House they were all kept with the president and Mrs Roosevelt of the mansion and the addition of
 the presidents office, of which one senator remarked that the only good thing about it was that it was not fire proof may not suit the fancy of many people, but at least it has the advan- tage of giving room for large family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
GOOD ROADS.
They Need Not Necessarily Be Con- structed of Stone-A Pres
 ent Danger.

While good roads are of the utmost importance to the farmers themselves, good roads do not necessarily spell hard roads, as many hard roads advo- cates seem to imagine, says the Prai- rie Farmer. A movement to better our highways does not necessarily mean that they are all to be surfaced with stone, but there are indications that a strict watch will be necessary to pre- vent legislative bodies from putting such a construction on the movement when enacting laws in regard thereto.
 Many of our roads can be greatly improved over their present condition by underdrainage and better grading These are the first essentials where a hard surface is finally to be provided. Proper underdrainage is of the most vital importance during a rainy sea- son. No road can remain good at such times without it. In many cases the work of grading up that is done during the summer is very largely. and some times entirely, annulled during the fol- loing spring months because of lack of underdrainage. Roads often be- come impossible during the spring months that would remain in fairly good condition if proper drainage were provided.
 We can see no objection to federal aid for road improvement along these lines, or why it is not just as proper and important for the government to give assistance in rendering an impossible road passable and in rendering an al- ready fairly good road superfine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
HIGH CARNIVAL.
New Orleans' Gay Crowds Have Fun
 With Rex.


 With Rex.
 NEW ORLEANS, March S-Carnival day here passed without rain, and the pleasure of the vast crowds on the streets was uninterrupted.
 A feature of the pageant was bril- liant display by Comus last night, and the mystic Krewe delved deeply into classic lore, telling in a series of twen- ty gorgeous floats the story of the search for the lost Pleiad.
 At the conclusion of the parade Co., mus entertained at ball at the French Opera House, which attracted leaders from all sections of the country. A popular reception was given by Rex at Washington Artillery hall, which for the occasion was converted into an inn perial palace. His majesty selected as queen of the carnival Miss Hazel Ellis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Indians Widow Honored.

There is a move on foot among the master masons of Indian Territory to provide a monument fund for Mrs. Eliza 1.Iberty. a Cherokee widow of . master mason It is sad this woman has cared for and reared si orphan children Judge Henry M Furman. of ArdHore. one of the most prominent masons in the territory, in an address recently eulogized this woman by say ing Brethren while we have been protesting masonry, this woman has been living masonry.-Detroit Free Prana
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08

SACK HOLDER that has tne auVaH' tage of portability can be made from a one inch plank 15 inches wide and three feet six inches long and one piece l5 inches wide and two feet long. Nail these together at right angles and se- curely brace as shown in the cut. Build a hopper with hooks around bottom to hold sack. Place wedge-shape piece at top of long plank and firmly screw on the hopper. This will be found very convenient for use anywhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year, $500 < Six months. $250 Thrsc months, I25 .s One month, 42e Delivered to any part of City.
TUESDAY, MARCH :, 1905.

In Indiana woman has just died who has been credited all her life with being q thoroughsoing man hater.' From the fact that her will demands that no one but women bury her. even to the driver of the hearse and the pallbearers it is evident that she pro posed to remain q faithful and consist ent hater until the last shovelful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
To Arrest Autoists Without Warrant

TO Afreht AUtOfbts "Nh0ut W0fF0nt.
 TRENTON, N. J., March S-Hearings on important pending legislation were held in the assembly chamber here, the first being Assemblyman Scovel's bill permitting arrests for violation of the automobile law to be made by consta- bles or police officers without a war rant. About 300 autoists were present and opposed the bill on the ground that it gave too much power to rural con. stables.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Weather Probabilities. Partly cloudy: variable winds. Lucrative Commodities.

There is money in handling bits of old string and rope. and there are sev. eral large dealers in these crmmodi- ties in London. Thousands of dollars are made by buying and selling old fishing nets alone: but this is mere bagatelle to the cash that is turned over in handling of old rordage at the docks When it is stated that the cordage-not including the fitting-of a large sailing vessel costs from S10,- oOO to s15, 1000, and that this has to be constantly renewed. it will be seen that an enormous trade must be car. ried on in this particular department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Fertilizer for Plants.

Ammonia is an excellent fertilizer. Add one tablespoonful to about three quarts of water and thoroughly water the plants with this once a week for a period of tbout six weeks. You will mo- tice . marked change in growth and col or as well as in the bloom
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Fifty Indictment. at st. Louis,

ST. LOUIS, March S.-Fifty indict- ments were returned by the February grand jury in partial report yester- day. many of them being for alleged violation of the election laws. The names of the persons indicted on these attractions have been withheld pend- ing their arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Arrest I'm Montclsir Murder case.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March S.-A man giving the name of Brooks and claiming to be shipwrecked sailor has been arrested in York county on the cnarge of being implicated in the mur. der of Mrs. Hannah Ross in Montclair, N. J. He is said to answer fully the description sent out of the missing Oachman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
FIRE ALARM.

@Cor Soutt Main ana Grand sta
 @Scoyill Manufacturing Co (P1
 6CCor Bridge and Nagill stA
 1-Exchange Place. 12-Rogers x Bro lr.)
 1S-Cor East Main and NiaRars ota 14-Cor East Mat7 and Wolcott road 16-Cor High and Walnut cts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sta 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. S1-Cor N. Elm and Kinysbury st2 2S-Burtou street engine house.
 24-Waterbury Mfg Co P)
 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26--Cor Buckinghani and Cooke stA 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 8-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st1 2y-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow stA S1-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. N-Cor W. Main and Watertown I'd, S6-Conn Ky & L't'g Co, car h'ss (7 e6-Waterbury Brass Co (P.)
 S1-C0r Cedar and Meadow sta SS-Cpr Grand and Fa1d st, l2-Cor South Nam ana Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co RJ so-Benedict & Burnha@ Mfg Co (n 46-Waterbury Buckle Co P.D
 l7-Cor S. Main and Washington sts 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 62-Cor Franklin and Union sta. 63-Waterbury Clock Co. case fac CJ t-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 66-Cor Liberty ap1 River sta 61-No 5 Hose hSsse. 6S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sta. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sa. S2-Cor West Main and Willow sta S3-North Willow ct. cor Hillside. H-Cor Johnson and wat..ryille stn l42-Wolcott st. beyond Eoward. l62-Cor East Main and welton stn lt3-East Main st. opposite Poli'a 212-The Platt Bros Co R.J [, 213-Hammond Buckle Co Rl CTR Co, m'v't fse RI 216-Cor North Main and Grove stn, 15l-Cor Round Hin and Ward sta 253-Farm street
 25s-t'orner Edna and North Main sts 21,-Junction Cooke and V. Main sta. c63-Cor Abbott and Phoenix aveuues sI? Grove, bet Central & Holmes " SIi-S. \. E. Telephone Co bldg, (PI :12-Cor Bank and Meadow st1 endolph & Cloves Rl eIl-Plume < AtWood F.l Er 8l3-Ame~tcdn Klng Co (P.N Slo-Eiectrlc Lfgnf Statiou Ry SlS-Hoimes. Boofa q Haydeus Pl Szl-No 1 Hose mouse. E9-Cof Green sEd N. Leooart, stn S23-Cor Washington av q Porter ue S24-Coe Charles and Porter sta e2s-Cof Simons st & Washington sv. S71-City Lumbef C Coal Co Rl l12-Tracy Bros Rl ls2-Cof IIbeffy and c. Nah sep ls1-steele t Johns,W Mfr CN Hl GS2-Cos Baldwin aBd Rye sea.
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 !. One stroke calls supesintepdesS to the City hall
 Fl Two strokes. Ire 0ut reean
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 B1re song blown at . orcseck
 1-l-1-1-1-1-1-l-1-1-1-1-1-1-l HfsAeo olxUke4 suick win eau 0Ut the Ds1Dg1a,
 l-l-1-1-.-1-l4-1-1-Ten slfokes g.1ek W1H iDdicate . eeDesal alarm ard - enn tAe eatir fsgee iuoD osFv5eA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
We Have Just Received

en elegant line of poultry. Native turkeys. 25c to eIc; native geese and ducks. a5c: native roasting chickens. isc: native fowls. Ice: western tur- keys. aOc to 23c; western geese. 16c. We also have q large variety of sea
 food. FULTON Fish and Meat Mar ket. 25s-6O-62 Cherry St Phone Gs3-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Royalty Plays Bridge.

The popularity of bridge shows no sign of abatement, says the London Ex- press. Both the king and queen find in the game a recreation of an evening. Their majesties play for low points and always pay their losses before ris. ing from the table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
an C-S!esS Mi.->

On the borders between China and Russia in Asia, almost due south of Lake Baikal, is a good-slzed town known as Marinatchin, which is exclusively inhab- ited by men. The place has consider able trade and is also a military post. An old law forbids women to live in this territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Tobacco Heart,

We may doubt the scientific statement that the average mans heart beats 92,- 16O times a day. The average man smokes to excess, and his heart skips many beats. The rests are not to his ad- vantage.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
London Tower Password.

Only one man in the city of London outside the Tower possesses the pass word which enables him to answer the challenge of the sentries at any time. It is the lord mayor. and the password is given him by authority of the king.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
New Trewsurcr S>Or lucIe Sam.

WASHINGTON. March S.-President Roosevelt has appointed Charles H. Treat to he United States treasurer and Charles W. Anderson. a negro leader of New York. to succeed Mir. Treat as collector of internal revenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Good Advice

Run not into debt, either for wares sold or money borrowed; be content to. want things that are not of abso. lute necessity rather than run up the score.-Sir NJ. Hale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
First Bomb Outrage

The first bomb outrage occurred on Christmas eve, 1900. when Saint Najant tried to kill Napoleon. More than 130 people were injured by the explosion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08

bow, scrape. retreat step, advance, caress the heart. and raise finger tips to lips at breakfast. We must hurry down to business. And at dinner time: At dinner time we are exhaust ed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Golf and High Bails

Though the price of golf balls has lately been raised, the game will lose none of its popularity. High balls re. main the same, f. O. b. at the clubhouse. Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Mere Bauble.

Somebody in South Africa has found . 3,OOO-karat diamond. worth $4,0OO.- O00 Chorus ladies in South Africa must be even more careless than here.- Brooklyn Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Poser for Pure Food Man.

Dr. Wiley is not yet prepared to say whether pink salmon made of Mich fgan carp dyed with cochineal is supe- rior to pink salmon made of Florida catfish dyed with aniline.-Atlanta Con- stitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
CCrdoya and Julia Boyyue,

NEW BRUNSWICK. March S.-Julia Rowne. on learning that Pastor J. F. Cordova. having been indicted by the grand jury. would have to remain in jail. again refused to go to her home, despite her promise to her father.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Reflected Legacy.

The Berlin municipality has refused a letacy of $l25.OOO, left by a professor. wherewith, says Paris newspaper. to found an orphanage where children should be brought up on an exclusively vegetarian diet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Hard Luck.

In England some centuries ago, if an ordinary workman, without permis. sion, moved from one parish to anoth. CT in search of work or better wages, he was branded with a hot iron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Best Season for Barbers.

! Barbers say that the late summer is
 the best season for the sale of hair , tonics and the best season also for scalp massage and for hair singeins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Fine Art of flatter.

No matter how small . girls feet are you can natter her by making her think you think they are smaller than they are-N. '. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08

much trouble in not having a handy sack holder convenient for use and an extra boy or man is re- quired to hold them instead. says the Farm and Home. A good sack holder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
.BlatfYrHkifer v

Blatherskite . . Gaelic word, the first tNo syllables meaning rambling talk, and the last syllable squirtgun-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Qginine Tas- Iefa All druggists refund the mooeJ q 1t faiIs to csre. E ". Gr0veIs sie oatuze ib oa eoeA bex. z6e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
Tip ts Con&reo.

It is better to frank dirty linen and send it home than to vass it cut in eoaQesa-BoStoA TrnnscriR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
A GOOD SACK HOLDER.
How Bit of Lumber and Few Nails May Be Made to Provide
 Great Convenience.

At threshing time and when cleaning the grain for seeding there is often
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-08
SEA FOOD.

Fal;but. Goldfish. Sea Trout. 0ys- ters and Scallops received fresh every other day. Salt Salmon. Mackerel. Herrings. Bloaters and Finnan Had dies. Tn fact, everything the market affords.
 CITY FISH MARKET,
 247 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AucrIoNEER

BANKRUPTCY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROv.
ING Nc a THREEsToRY AND BASEMENT
REAR, kNoWN as NO. a2s ' MARYLAI b
AVE: Ne, AND BEING on THE CORNER
OF 10Th No ST. I1,o and y, VACANT LOT ADJolN
634 10TH ST, \. E. AND VACANT LOT AID
IoINITG; AND TWO 2.sToRY FRAME
/, Malcolm Hufty, trustee of the estate of Henry
f. Getz, bankrupt. bankruptcy No, 1888, will, by
virtue OF my appointment trustee of said estate,
and the order of the court passed herein on the
9th day of May 1905, sell, at public auction, In
front of the respective premises lots IA and Is In
Council and Cavanaugh, trustees, subdivision of
offce OF the surveyor of the District of Columbia,
n,,, Book ah IS page i27 at HALT-pAsT FOUR
ETH n OF OF 81 ao9 s ~, THE WENT TIVE
proved by three-story and basement brick (cor-
nerl dwelling, with stable in rear.
At FoRTY-FTvE MINUTES PAST FOUR
SO in Just's recorded subdivision Of square cas-
as said subdivision is recorded in the Office OF the
surveyor of the District of Columbia said lot 81
AT FIFTEEN MINUTES PAST FIVE O'CLOCK
Pm. ON THE SAME DAY. part of original lot 2
in square 1861, described follows Beginning for
the same at the northwest corner OF said lot 2
and running thence east 80 feet; thence south 81
feet inches thence southwest to dividing line
between lots and g. and thence Dorth 81 feet to
beginning, said part of lot being improved by two
two-story frame dwellings.
Terms: One third of purchase money to be paid
in cash. and the balance in equal nstallments in
one and two years from date of sale said deferred
payments to bear interest at SO per annum from
date Of sale, and to be secured by first deed Of
trust on property sold, or all cash, at option Of
purchaser purchasers. A deposit of $3.50 re-
quired at time of sale each piece of property
sold Terms to be complied with within fifteen
days from date of sale, the property Will he re-
sold at risk and cost of defaulting purchaser or
purchasers.
MALCOLM HUFTY. Trustee.
my6-d&ds, eSu Columbian building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO., AUCTIONEERS,
6l2 ST NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF RESIDENCE PROPERTY
BEING PREMISES NO BOG INDIANA AVE
NUE. NV, IMPROVED BY A TIREE-STORY
AND EASEMENT BRICK DWELLING

TRUSTEES SALE OF RESIDENCE PROPERTY,
BEING PREMISES NO. 306 INDIANA AVE
NUE. NV, IMPROVED BY A THREE STORY
AND BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING
BY virtue OF certain deed of trust dated
April 20, 1894. and recorded In Liber 1915 folio
l01 ct sea-. one of the land records OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia and at the request of the pa r.
ties secured thereby, we, the undersigned trustees
VIII sell. at public auction front of the prem.
ises. on TUESDAY, MAY SIXTEENTH 1909 ATT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, part of original lot mum.
bered twenty-three t2S) in square numbered Ave
hundred and thirtythree $3.50, beginning In the
line OF Indiana avenue at the dividing line he.
tween original lots % and "a and running thence
northwesterly along said avenue IA feet inches
to the center OF party wall; thence Southwest.
eriy parallel 10 said dividing line to the rear line
or said lot % and the line of an alley: thence
ensterly with said line to said dividing line
between lots % and "a; thence with said dividing
with the improvements thereon
Terms of sale: One-third cash balance In two
equal fnstallments. at one and two years with in
ferest from day of sale. payable semj-annualiy or
ali cash, at option of purchaser; deferred pay
ments to be secured by first deed of trust to
Nathaniel Knowles and Richard W. TYLER trus-
tees, Oh the property sold. deposit OF 5000 will
be required at time of sale Conveyancfpg and
recording at purchasers cost. The trustees re-
serve the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost of the defaultins purchaser after five
days advertisement in The Evening Star news
paper, II the terms Of sale are not COMPLIED with
within fifteen days from the date thereof
NATHANIEL KNOWLES
RICHARD W. TYLER
myf-d&ds,eSu Trustees. 1907 f ST NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-09
THos. J. OWEN SON. AUcT1oNEERa

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
AND UNIMPROvED PROPERTY, BEING
THE THREE. STORY AND ATTIC BRICK
STORE AND DWELLING NO. 1898 NJ STREET
NORTHWEST AND VACANT LOT ADJOIN
ING ON THE WEST.
By virtue Of authority vested in us by tha Will
Of the late George Hill, jr.. we will sell, at pub
lie auction, in front of the premises, on TUES
DAY, MAY NINTH, 1905, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land and
premises, situate in the city Of Washington D. c..
and known part Of original lot IA, In square
1901 Parcel No. ! being the east 20 feet front On
NJ street by depth Of 120 feet Of original lot IA
in square 1901, improved by a three-story and at
tic brick store and dwelling, No: 1898 at. NV,
and IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER the 10 feet
front by the depth of 100 feet of said lot and
square adjoining the west said parcel No. l.
with small brick building on the rear
Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance in one
and two years. with interest. secured by deed Of
trust on the property sold, or all cash, at the
purchasers option. A deposit of $500 required
upon each parcel at time of sale. Conveyancing
and recording at purchasers cost. Terms Of sale
to be complied with within ten days from day OF
SALE otherwise the executors reserve the right to
resell the property the risk and cost Of default
Ing purchaser, after Eve days previous advertise
ment Of such resale in some newspaper published
In Washington, D. O.
HENRY p. GILBERT,
RUFUS III. DARBY
ap27-d&ds, eSu Executors Estate Geo. Hill, II.