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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
ADJOURN TOTUESDAY
Peacemakers Take a Recess
 After Failing to Agree.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT STEPS IN
felegraphs to witte Asking Him te Send some One to Oyster Bay. Hopes to Eject Cora-
 promise

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 19.- The peace commission adjourned until Tuesday, having failed to reach an agreement on the four vital points at issue-cessiOn of the island of Sakha- lin, Russian territory for fifty years: en indemnity to cover the expenses of the war, surrender 10 Japan of all the interned warships. with the exception of the cruiser Lena. interned at san Francisco; limitation of naval strength which Russia shall hereafter maintain on the Pacific seabOard.
 Following the adjournment of the conference President Roosevelt tese- graphed to M. Witte asking him to send Baron ROsen or some other man in his confidence to see the president at oyster Bay.
 The telegram was delivered to NJ. witte by Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce. who then had long teie- graphic conversation with Oyster Bay, presumably with the president. There were no details fin the presidents mes gage as to what he wanted to see Bar on Rosen for. but there can be no doubt that he is determined tO seek to make 6 last effort with the Russians to get them to acce.ie tO some of the Japanese demands and thus open way for a renewal of negotiations.
 If is not known how the presidents message was received by M Witte. but fl is expected that he will send Barren Rosen or some member of his suit to Oyster Bay. He can do little less after 0e u7Sckt request of the president
 # ss known here that the president has been in constant touch with the course of the negotiations. His anxiety fkef the conference shall not fail ia vel known He will use every effort fe get a co1ce<ion from the RsssEzns.
 Secrefxry Pe--ce after his interview vith N- witte tried incidentally to get
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
THE SONG SPARROW
ONE OF OUR INTERESTING, NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS.
His Cheerful Notes Are the First Heard in the Early Spring How He Builds His
 Tiny Nest.

Early in the spring, as early, some times, as March 1, or even the latter part of February, those lovers of the open air who are brave enough to tramp lanes, ignoring the discomforts of mud and half-melted snow. will almost surely be rewarded by hearing the first bird note of the year the strain of the song sparrow. True, his voice now has not the sweetness or liquid quality that 1t acquires later in the season, but, never the less, the song is indicative of the spirit of the bird, cheerful and seemingly contented under the most trying circum- stances. The song sparrow is bird
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
EIGHTY DEAD.
Twelve Bodies Recovered From the
 Wreck at Bruce station. Va.

Nthtioh. Na.
 NORFOLK, Va. Aug. 19.-Twelve bodies have been taken from the wreck of tie Atlantic Coast Line railways kinston and Greenvillc tN. C. excur- sion train al Bruce Station. Va There are some eighty of the colored excur- sionists yet missing. and it is believed that a large majority of these are at the bottom Of the river.
 The Merritt d Chapman derrick and wrecking company raised the two sub merged cars. bur as they did so the ends fell out and what dead were therein went to the bottom of the river with debris from the interior of the coaches.
 Divers went to the bottom and found a carload of dead men. women and children. these being the victims in the first car behind the engine. whose bod ies fell out when tine end of the car dropped out
 The only white persons known fo he dead up to this time are W. E. Jolly. the promoter of the excursion. and his nephew. Edward Forbes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

lieve was giving him few welI-aimeo blows, when, to my horror, police man rushed in and collared me as roughly as if had been madman.
 Whats this all about?' he demand ed of the clerk, who was blind with rage.
 Arrest that man and take him to the station house, and I will go down and make a charge against him.
 But let me explain. cried, in a loud tone.
 Explanations at the station house. said the officer, as he dragged me into the street. where a crowd of idlers had already gathered to see the fun.
 "As reached the sidewalk I saw the carriage drive of at a rapid rate. learned afterward that Clorinda became alarmed for her own safety. and prom ised the driver liberal reward if he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

would drive to her fathers house. This made matters worse, for it looked as if she was an accomplice of mine, and fed for fear of arrest.
 Imagine the state of my feelings as was marshaled through the streets, with a dozen rude boys yelling all around me! When we reached the po- lice station the usual preliminaries were gone through. The saloon keeper ap- peared. and made charge against me of 'swindling, and deliberate assault without provocation.'
 'l told my story, but, of course. 1t went for nothing. as the policeman gave his evidence in affirmation of the charges. and I was hustled of to cell, to pass the night in thinking over my troubles.
 "In the morning I telegraphed to friend downtown. who soon came to my assistance and paid fine of ten dollars which the police justice imposed on me. I went home to my boarding house. and, as luck would have 1t, the people in the house were ignorant of my adventures during the night. I suppose they thought had been on spree, but they said nothing, and I did not enlighten them.
 That evening I made up my mind to call upon my dear Clorinda and her par ents, for the purpose of explaining my conduct. All through the day l had been framing excuses which were, for the most part, lies and equivocations. When reached the door, my heart beat SO strongly that felt my courage gfv- ing way, and I stood on the stoop for several minutes before I could sum- mon sufficient courage to ring the bell
 When the girl came to the door, 1 asked if Miss Clorinda was at home? She said yes and politely asked me to take seat in the parlor.'
 '1n few moments the servant reap peared, bearing a card with the compli- ments of her mistress. glanced at the card, and on it was written in clear delicate hand:
 Have you got rubbers on? Have you the money to pay for your supper? If not, will lend you the necessary sup ply
 Tmade a dash for the door, and was soon in the street, fearing that the ia ther might appear and kick me out of the house.
 And now, my boy. do you wonder that am still bachelor, My advice to you is-beware of sailing under falss colors. ."-N Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
Vote ta c.,s,,ur strike.

SPOKANE. Wash. Aug I9 The strike vote on this division of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific roads was snnOuncei An even hun dred men voted to continue the strike while only seven votes have been re ceriei in favor Of ending the struggle Chairman Tznquarzy enphsticsIly de niei rumor that the strike was de eIared o6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
live stock u.rkes..

caTTLEs1upiy lfxhs. market s.szdv- chctc-- E EsA9ss1- Pr1ns- E=65ss. veal calves E =lf7ss
 H1-sSLRer-tr-s fair. rszrsef hi<ter- pTf-e- b-sr1es- G- --1lu-1s- c 71- tesvF ard HEhs fo-ke--- tseE lz rsEs. q 1s1 sN ruzhs E15A
 SHEEP AND LAMBS = suprsy urh-. Ezrks- steady r-I-e -strerr E T.f1 a es4Do4 t<1s. sDrf-g znb<. o1G1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Closing stock Quotations,

Money on call frmer; nominally at aG h per cens: prime mercantile paper, 4I 4iz per cent: exchanges, s2Ss, ,510.si7: bal ances, Sl4 Es. .56s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

FrieBl-Were there any horses on the American continent at the time Cclumbus discovered itt 70 What is the difference between a sailor and a usrines
 A. I think not The mustang is a sfeS,-nisnf of hors.s from Spain The original home of the horse is supposed to fe Asia s2l In the general sense there is Hg1e- In speciaI sense a marine ]. o1e vho serves on bosrf z nzn-o<-uzr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

I. N. G-Please print a recipe for making ellerberry wine @ Can I successfully grow tame grapes on scat tering treeS on my mountain homer If so. what variety is test:
 A. Consult this column three weeks ago. t2t Probably some of your neigh bors who are familiar with the climate and soii can advise you about grape growing Knowing nothing of either it is impossible for me to advise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

J. S.-lf a son is born to an American citizen while himself and wife are traveling through some foreign coun- try. could the son become president of ihe United StatesF t2i What is the salary Of a United States senator and member of congress;
 A. The son would be American and at the proper age would become eligi- bic for the presidency. t2, Five thou sand dollars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

Paul-Tnder what circumstances was Lead Kindly Light" writtens
 \. II was written by Cardinal New man in 1sS2. on a return trip from Palermo to Marseilles. while an orange bOst in which he made the trip was hecaimed in the Straits of Bonifacfo. Although the son of an Episcopal cler- gyman and having been brought up in that faith. Newman embraced the Roman Catholic religion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

H. H. W.-Has the title Father Of his country" been applied to any other man than George Washington!
 A. Tie title WAS given to Cicero by the Roman senate for his Zeal in un- masking tie consTiracy of Catiline. The title was offered to Marius. but he refused it. Several of the Caesars have borne the title.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19
croler sanit. p.-xh,.r-. u.rr,.s.

Crcker Admit. Daughter. Marriage.
 DUBLIN. Aug Ie-Rlrhari CrOker ssid that his daughter Florence was nov nsrried and that he had given his consent sf.f blessing Beyond this he refused to dI=cuss the matter erceut to ssy that hts daughter and her bus band were not ia IreIsnd The man Miss sroker i< reported to hsve mar ried fs Count Louis San Nartiro sf Ma Dtesl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

H. T.-What is the m aaning of the word "Hadji." which is frequently pre- fixed to the name of Mohammedan:
 A. Hadji means pilgrim. and when found as part of a Mohammedan's pame ii signifies that the subject has made a pilgrimage to Mecca. which every Mohammedan must do at least once in his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-19

but the wretch had more human nature in him than I imagined.
 While walking down the saloon turned to Ciorinda and suggested that she had better go out and get into the carriage while 1 was settling the bill and buying some cigars. which I want cd to take with me To this. fortunate ly. she made no objection.
 q walked on till came in front of the smiling individual who was waiting for my cash. and with as bold an air of innocence as could assume. I told him had forgotten my pocketbook in the hurry of getting ready for the thea;er. but would call next day and settle the bill.
 Too thin a story to pass here. sir ne eiseulated- We do a strictly cash business
 -T don't want 10 be pulled about snch triie.' continued: but the man had completely changed into hog by this time. and. coming out from his place behind the desk he looked wicked enough to choke me then and there
 will call s policeman and have you arrested he said. in a nsracirg tone. loud enough to be heard by all the people in the saloon
 Ny blood boiled st the insulting manrer of the man and I lost all coz- eroi over ny actions
 Get out of my ~zy and let me pass. go1 red-hezfed scoundrsl-' said, as | onAfe dash for the door
 A geaeral sczae ensaed- and I be-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14

warmed over the skidwny, rapid and
absorbed. In strange activity 10 the
shower power OF the actual skidding.
In a moment he moved on 10 the next
scene OF operations without having
said word 10 any OF the men.
"a fine ting" said Mike. splitting.
So day after day the work went on.
Railway spent his time tramping
through the woods. figuring on new
work. showing the men how TO DO
things better or differently. discussing
minute eNpedlents with the blacksmith,
the carpenter, the cook
lie was not without his troubles.
First he had not enough men. the snow
lacked aud then came too abundantly.
horses fell sick or collie or calkcd
themselves, supplies ran low unexpect-
eddy, trees turned out punk" Ger.
tain bit Of ground proved soft for ira
voying. and 50 on. At election time. OF
course. number OF the men went
out.
And one evening, two days after cleo.
ton time. another and important char
acter entered the North woods and
our story.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14

jammed his face down against them 20
protect his features. They could pound
the top OF bis head and welcome. The
only thing he really feared was a kick
in the side. and for that there was
hardly room.
The conductor stood over the heap,
NJ manifest advantage.
you lumber Jacks had enough. or 90
you want 10 catch IL plcutyY
The men. drunk though they were.
realized their helplcssncss. They sig.
uihed they had had enough Jimmy
thcrcupon released them aud stood up.
brushing down his tousled hair with
his stnbby fingers.
"Now. Il II ticket or bounceT" inqulr-
ed the conductor
After some difficulty and grumbllng
the two paid their fare and that OF the
third who was still dazed.
The interested spectators OF the little
drama included two men near the
water cooler who were perfectly sober.
one or them was perhaps past the best
OF life. but still straight and vigorous
His lean face was leather brown I'm
contrast 20 a long mustache and heavy
eyebrows ble0ched nearly white, his
eyes were a clear. steady blue and his
frame was slender. but wlry. lie wore
the regulation macklnaw blanket coat
peaked cap with an extraordinary
high crown and buckskln moccaslns
over long stockings.
The other was younger. not more
than twcnty-six perhaps. with the clean
cut. regular features we have come 10
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14

consider typically American. Eye.
brows that curved far down along the
temples and eyclashes OF darkness In
contrast TO the prevailing note OF his
complexion combined 20 lend him a
rather broodlng, soft and melancholy
air which n very cursory second ex-
animation showed TO be fictitious, His
eyes, like the woodman's were steady.
but inquiring. His Jaw was square and
settled. his mouth straight. Unlike the
other inmates OF the car he wore an
ordinary business suit. somewhat worn.
but OF good cut and style that showed
even over the soft flannel shirt The
trousers were. however, bound inside
the usual socks and rubbers.
The two seat mates had occupied
their time each In his own fashion. The
elder stared straight before him and
spat with n certain periodicity into the
center or tne aisle. the younger
stretched back lazlly In an attitdue OF
ease Sometimes he smoked pipe.
Thrice he read over letter. IL was
from his sister and announced her ar
rival M the little rural village In which
he had made arrangements for her TO
stay 1T Is interesting now" she
wrote. though the resources do not
look as though they would wear well
| am learning under Mrs RcnwiCk TO
sweep and dust and bake and stew and
do multitude OF other things which
always vaguely supposed came ready
made. I like II. but after have learn
cd Il all ! do not believe the practice
VIII appeal 10 me much. However.
can stand II well enough FOR a year or
two or three, FOR ana young ana then
you Will have made your everlasting
fortune. OF course"
"She's trump" said Thorpe 20 him
self. "and she shall have her cvcrlast-
ing fortune II there's such n thing I'm
the country"
lie jlnglcd the $500 IN his pocket and
smiled That was the extent OF his ev-
crlnsting fortune at present.
Tho letter had been answered from
Detroit
II am glad you are settled" he wrote.
AT least know you have enough TO
eat and n roof over you I hope sin.
cerely that you will do your best TO ~
yourself 10 your new conditions. /
know II Il hard. bat with my lack OF
experience and my ignorance as 10
where 60 take hold II may be good
many years before we can do any
better"
When Helen Thorpe read this she
cried Things had gone wrong That
morning. and nn encouraging word
would have helped her. The somber
tone 81 her brothers communication
threw her into ft ~ the blues from
which FOR tie FIRST time size saw her
surroundings In "a depressing and dis.
tasteful light And yet liz had writ
tom ns he dld with the klndcst possible
motives
Thorpe had The misfortune 20 be one
N those individuals who. though care
less 81 what people In general may
think of them, are in d corresponding
degree sensitive 20 the opinion az the
Few they love This feeling was fur
Their exaggerated by a constitutional
shrinking from any outward NANTES.
tatlon Of the emotions Perhaps for
this reason be was never entirely sin.
cere with those he loved
After the disgrace OF his father Har.
~ Thorpe had done a great deal OF
thinking and planning which he kept
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14

way and go compute The number or
board feet Al the Office hc tended wan.
kept the books and looked after sup
plies
lie approached tile skidway rapidly.
laid his flexible rule across the face
of each log. made mark on his pine
tablets iii the column 10 which the log
belonged thrust the tablet In the peck.
"a ~ hls coat seized a blue cruyon. In
a long holder. with which be made an
8 MS Indication that the log had been
scaled, and finally tapped several
times strongly with sledgc hammer.
On the face OF the hammer In relief
was an NJ laslde OF a delta. This was
the company's brand. and 20 the log
was branded a. belonging 10 them. lie
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14
CHATTER IL.

y the evening In question some
thirty or forty miles southeast
OF Railways camp a train was
crawling over badly laid
finn lnl fnr-nrl lhn Snrinntr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-01-14

~ the network Of streams drain
ing the eastern portion OF Mich
igan and known as the Sag
NAV waters the great firm OF
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-08
The Good OLD Sort.

The woman that rode horse back
to church with 8 black silk reticule
hanging to the horn OF her saddle.
The nan that would always make
o cross mark and spit in 1t when he
had to turn back after starting.
The soap maker who would never
touch a pot Of soap until the moon
was right.
The woman that could srool, warp
and put Ia O. web Of cloth in one
day.
The spinner that could card, spin
and reel six cuts in q day.
The old gentleman whose coat poce
kets were crammed fun OF biscuits
by his wife when he started tf sev
eral miles to church Sunday.
The saving old fellow who could
wear his Sunday shoes ten years with.
out half soling.
The man VINO poured his steaming
coffee into his saucer and after blow.
ing on 1t slipped loud enough to be
heard by his nearest %neighbors.
The thrifty wife who could knit
two pairs of wool socks In q week,
w oiklng only at night by the light
OF pine knots or In the dark.
The well dressed man who had a.
blue ~broadoloth spike tailed coat
made about 1880 and when going to
meeting always put his coat tails
into his breaches pocket to keep them
from getting soiled on his horse
Carolina Spartan.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-08
Does M u Good.

Miss Helen Gould, with the intelli
gent ass istance Of Miss j. 2zie AL; man,
annually disOurses $500, 900 in charity.
Probably Miss Gould supports directly
aud indirectly more charities than
any person living. While it docs not
mean that she gives a way such sums
as are recorded Of the Rockefeller and
Carnegie charities, on the besu author.
tty her donations annually each 500
or more b~eneticiarles. Miss Altman
Is a Vassar graduate and first met her
present employer some even years
ago, when Miss Gould was visiting the
college. Since then she has been an
active agent in giving away nearly a.,
600, coo.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-08
What "a Wise w. ia Knowe.

She knows that home Is more than
half what you make 10, and that a
builder Of a happy homo 10 a success
indeed. She knows that 1T takes two
to prolopg a family quarrel, one can
therefore terminate It. She knows
that FILLING 3 house with bargains
keeps a couple from owning the house
In which they place them. She kno.s
that If we thought all we said we'd
be wise, but II we said all we thought
we'd be foolish. She knows thas some
people sheer at love in a cottage, but
love that could wish to live any.
whore else is not love. She knows
that proud people seldom have fiie Ids.
la prosperity they know nobody; In
adversely nobody knows them, says
WOmaL's Life. She knows that to
make long lived friendships one nust
be slow In making them. She knows
that the woman who gains u trifie
mean]y is moaner that the trina. She
knows that 1T is less pain to learn
In youth than to be ignorant In old
ago." She knows that II she can not
throw brightness oyer her home 1t is
best not to throw q wet blanket over
1t. She knows that the wife who
thinks she Is perfect Is generally the
most imperfect. The uuwise wife
may profit by studying what the wise
woman knows.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-08
Woman Killa wonhn.

A dispatch from Che or to The
News and Courier says In o fight
that occurred at the county farm
Thursday between two colored women
Amy Osborne and Margaret Attles,
inmates Of the home, the former re.
ceived Injuries from which she died
Saturd,y evening. The two old women
occupied the same cabin and had al.
ways gotten along pleasantly, but
Thursday there was a quarrel result.
Ing In the tragedy. The Attles wo
mar struck her antagonist with a
heavy stick on the front part OF the
skuIl, the IF cts Of which produced
death Coroner LeckIe held an In.
quest and committed Margaret Attles
to jail on the charge CT murder. A
peculiar fact In connection with
the homicide Is the great age If
the we,nen Margaret Attles Is said
to be rs years old, while the dead
woman Is reported by reliable persons
to have been 81,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-12-08
suffered Hoayy Loas.

We regret to learn that Mr.. A. A..
Dantzler who Is a most prosperous
and enterprising farmer, Of the E!lo.
rec section, had the misfortune last
week to lose his gin house and all
contents by fire. Inside the gin
house there we're between thirty. five
and forty bales Of unginnod cotton.
In addition all Of the machinery was
destroyed including engine boiler, saw
mill, grist mill etc. Altogether the
loss will amount to something like
$1,000 and Mr.. Dantzler had no In
surance on any Of the property destroy.
ed. While the loss will fall very
heavily on MIR. Dan!zler he Is q man
of energy and determinatiLn and nc
will build himself up again. Mr.
Dan;zler Is o good citizen and Is we'll
knownover the country and his friends
sympathize with him In his great loss