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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
TENANTS OF OLD BARN l
BARN SWALLOWS GIVEN HOS PITABLE WELCOME.
The Brown Bat That Hangs Head ' Downward in the Daytime-Dif- ferent Kinds of Mice-Beau-
 tiful Deer-Mouse.

A large toad which lives under my barn is only one of the many tenants of that weatherbeaten structure Up wards of dozen different kinds of ami. mals, furred or feathered, call that old barn home" and seldom 1t is that a day passes without my seeing one or more of them.
 To begin at the top. there are, just under the roof, a number of barn swal- lows nests, literally plastered to the woodwork. From the barn floor they look somewhat like halves of inverted cones made roughly of brown mud, but if one chambers up the piles of hay, and crawls over the beams to the nests themselves, it is seen that there is a hollow in the top of each, lined with soft and silky feathers, on which the thin-shelled eggs are deposited. In t-e end of the barn, at the top, there is a little window, the glass panes of which have long since disappeared. In the winter it is boarded up to keep out the snow, but very early iE the spring take down the boards, for feel that thousands of miles away, in South America, dozen stout-hearted swal- lows are winging their way northward with that barn as their destination. The mental picture of that old window frame it is, perhaps, which lends them the needed courage to press on through wind and rain storm, and they must never find it closed to them. Early in May they will be back, as surely as the month itself, and in and out of the darkness of the barn they will pass like flames of purple light.
 No less lovable tenants are pair of phoebes which every year build their messy, hair-lined nest on beam in the wagon shed under the main floor of the barn. One of them, at least, is nearly always in sight, sitting on the wire fence which surrounds the buffalo pasture, wagging it's tail up and down, turning its head from side to side, and making frequent darts into the air for insects, which it gathers up with a snap of it's bill for each. Often, par ticularly in the early mornings, It comes over to the house, and takes it's stand on the piazza railing, just out. side of my bedroom window From this vantage point 1t launches itself about every half minute, to gather in fly which has settled on the outside of the window screen or on the ceiling of the piazza. Even when my eyes are closed, flutter of wings and a sharp snap of quickly-closed mandibles, tells me that Phoebe has begun her days work.
 Far up under the roof lives a little brown bat and in the daytime he may often be seen hanging by his hind feet, head downwards, his folded wings giving him the appearance of being Eisuspended in a bagT Abonti the ifime the phoebe retires, he takes up the work of destroying insects, which he follows in their cratic flight, on fast. moving and almost silent wings. He, too, comes to the piazza, and swoops repeatedly at the window screens, where he catches the moths and other insects attracted by the light of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27

aown and eat, mounted to the top of the tallest cottonwood and began a Sigilant lookout.
 I fear there was some light chan at Denny's caution mingled with our ap- preciation of his watchfulness; but I knew Hogan for an old and experienced plainsman and felt with slight degree of uneasiness that doubtless there was some cause for his actions.
 The meal, which was long one, was drawing to close. Suddenly we heard . scrambling above our heads, and Private Hogan came slithering to the lower branches from which he dropped in a heap on the ground. Like flash, however, he was up and walking rapid ly toward the wagon. Little Madge clapped her tiny hands and laughed a gleeful appreciation of the soldiers feat
 DO 1t again, Denny!" she cried. DO 1t again!"
 "Hi. Hoganl" I called, where are you going?"
 Denny turned upon his heel and sa- iuted, stiff as a ramrod.
 'T1l list be afther hookin' up, sor-r!" he responded, still standing at "stten- ton"
 But you have had no dinner, Den. nyl" said my wife.
 Private Hogan saluted once more. sT1l be atin' me loonch in the wagon, thin. ay ye blaze" he said.
 looked closely at the soldier. His face was smiling broadly upon the ladies: but his eyes had a far different expression as he turned them to me. saluted once more and turned upon his heel
 sprang up and followed him to the wagon. What is 1t, Hogan?" asked, anxiously.
 'Tnjuns!" he whispered without turn. Ing his head. My God. colonel! the ~omen and the little blue-eyed colIen! Get thim in the wagon. SOFT he con- snued. aan' be the love av God and the nelp sv the yargin Mary we'll do what men can to save thimi" He threw s broad grin over his shoulder for the benefit of the rest of the party. "Ha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
A STRANGER IN CAMP.
He Knew Just Little More About the Civil War Than His
 Host Did.

It is best to be sure of the ground be- foer one goes too far. A mining expert tells, in the New York Press, some thing that happened to him when, in the self-confidence of his youth, he was prospecting near what is now Lead vile, back in the 70s. He had been after load of supplies, and rode into camp alone at noon one day. It was no uncommon thing for a stranger to come to camp and wait for the own CTS return, so the prospector was not surprised to see man sitting at the door of the rough hut or shelter.
 Paying no particular attention to the guest, cast the lash rope from the pack and called him to help remove the load. He responded cheerfully, and that done, I told him to rustic little wood and we'd have dinner. He quick ly brought load of dead limbs, and l sent him for a second lot. Then he asked what further service he could perform. Wishing to humor his desire for work, told him he could fill the camp kettles at the creek. After this graciously gave him permission to sit down while got dinner.
 Among my various weaknesses at that time was that of imparting unre- stricted information to apparently un- instructed strangers The habit came from a desire to escape from the tan talizing distinction of a tendsfoot which l then enjoyed.
 No sooner were we at the table, which was a board wedged between two trees, than I began. I poured forth a Niagara of information con- cerntng mines and mining. He proved an excellent listener, and his appreci- ation encouraged and gratified me.
 Finally, my information becoming exhausted, had to resort to other things. happened to turn to the civil war, and sailed along, manufacturing history right and left, and making a free gift of it to the stranger. Pausing a moment for breath l was startled by my nearer modestly venturing cor rection as to portion of the mass of detail had so generously given him.
 began to reconnoiter. Had he been in the army? We'll, yes, he had.
 Were you private or an oficer?"
 "Well-an officer"
 How did you rank?"
 Well, suppose I ranked as gen. eral at the close of the war"
 realized trouble was ahead, and meekly inquired:
 What may call your name?"
 My name is Logan" he replied.
 For the first time scrutinized his face. There could be no mistake in the dark, swarthy features of the man, the long hair, the high cheek bones. Sn.il. ing a sickly smile, slowly rose stretched my hand across the table grasped his, and said:
 Gen. Logan, I can only express my regret at not having been able to fur nish you with this information at an earlier date. It might have changed your course of action during the war. '
 The general laughed heartily, but best of all, although he remained ir the camp several days, he did not mem ton the affair in the presence of oth- | ers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
Private Denny
 Hogan
T was when I commanded an army v,ost ort m the horder. CornfieldS


 post out on the border. Cornfields wave there now.
 We had been confined to the stockade tor so long that we felt desire to romp across the prairie like young colts let loose from the four walls of a gloomy stall. There were women. child, Lieut.. Fillmore, myself and Denny Hogan, an old plains soldier, who came along to do pur driving.
 The Indians were hostile; but we had just finished an active campaign against them, so felt fairly safe in giving my consent to a drive and picnic beyond the river.
 It was beautiful day with a moist, soft breeze blowing from the south. It was a merry party and we drove on and on over the springy buffalo grass until the fort looked like tiny toy affair across the level prairie. About Il o'clock we halted for luncheon be- meath the shade of a clump of cotton woods. Private Hogan hobbled the horses, leaving the harness on, while Lieut. Elmore and assisted the ladies with the luncheon.
 Presently Hogan came back and, dis regarding our cordial invitation to sit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
Cats as Food.

In northern Italy the cat Is 6 favor. ite article of food, even though people are forbidden by law from partaking of the animal. Indeed, cats are fat tened and grown for the market with great care. and the Italians believe that they far surpass rabbits in every good quality. The method of cooking the animal is to roast it in an oven until brown, with onions, garlic, pars- ley, bay leaf, red wine, and some fragrant herbs other than those men, toned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
Prize-FIphtsrs sunnlisd-

In view of probable general cleo ton, an old member of the prize-ring, living in Whitechapel, has just opened an establishment for the supply of protectors to parliamentary candi- dates and others whose business or pleasure may lead them into danger ous situations. He already numbers several members of the nobility and a few members of parliament among his patrons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
K. R. Time Table.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains leave Bank street

4EhluE ledVe bduk btr@eC FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK-6:35, 7:55, 10:52 a. m.; HIS. 2.49, 4:35, 6:15 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-7:05, $50 (tS Bridge. portl a. m.; 1:16, 5:10 D. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW HAVEN --lO0 except Monday, 6:36, 7:55. 1O:52 q. m.; 1:15, 2:49, 4:35, 6:16. 750 D. n.
 SUNDAYS-1:00. 7:05, $50 a. m.: l:15, 5:10, 7:50 p m. FOR WATERTOWN-6:45 s:32s 11:os a. m.; 1:23, 3:57, $40, 6:12, 7:O3, 8.59, 11:20 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-9:53 a. m.; S:l7 n, m. FOR THOMASTON, TORRTNGTON and WINSTED-8:27, 106S a. m: l:19, 3:53, 6:5S, S:54 D. m.
 SUNDAYS-9:5S a. m.: S:17 D. m.
 HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street FOR HARTFORD, WILLIMANTTC. PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM AND ROSTON-6:45, 8:32 a. m.; 12:2O. S:15, 7.34 ito Hartford) p. m. FOR DANBURY-s;30 a. m.; 2OS TOO p. m.
 FOR POUGHKEEPSIE-S:30 a. m.; 2:05 p. m.
 SUNDAY for BRISTOL Connect Ing with third rail trains)- 8:30. 1O:O5 a. m.; 200. 5.05. 700 p. m.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR NEW HAVEN--7:0O. 1000 am; LAO. 4:01 p. m. SUNDAYS-7:50. HOO a. m..; $50 D. m.
 FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLE TOWN-9:21 a. rn.; 6:15 p. m. o.M.sHEPARD. C.T.HEMPsTEAD,
 Gen. Supt. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
neaf Man Hit. Nov Be Hsar..

Benjamin Zehner. of Ashland. Pa. who had been deaf since an attack of typhoid fever some years ago, was struck by an engine and thrown 90 feet When he picked himself up he was able to hear. and the doctors say he probably will have no further trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
A Break-Down.

A little German girl whose mother had obtained a divorce from her hus- band. vas telling one of her piayustss about the matter in her own peculiar EaT
 why. you know she said. earnestly. Fapa an mamma haf broken 6eEn hOsssksfllEg -Igess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
The Reason.

Youngster-Say, papa, why is a lady's head on a silver dollar?
 Fa:her-Well, lad, because money talks.-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27

The Evening Democrat Is the Peo- ple's Paper. The price is Pc a copy, 42c a month, $5 year, by mail or carrier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27
Missed His Calling.

My husband would have made d great acrobat" observed Mrs. Tight. fist. ..a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-27

Why so?" said her friend. "Because he goes up in the air every time a bill comes in."-Detroit Free Press. .
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
A Heavy Load to Carry.

Along with dyspepsia comes nervous
ness and general ill-healts. Why? b.
cause a disordercd seDmach does not per-
init the food TO bc properly digcStea. and
it's products assimilated by the system.
The blood is charged with poisons which
come from this disordercd digestion, and
I'm turn the nerves are not fed on good,
red blood and we see symptoms Of nerv-
business, slecplcsCncSs and general break
dowa. 1t b not head work, nor over ply
sical eXerton that does IL, but poor stom-
ach work. With poor, thin blood the
body is not protected against the attack
Of germs OF grip, bronchitis and conSuYp-
tion. Ftrrify the body at once with DIR.
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A little book Of extracts, from promi-
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Many years Of active practice convinced
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The enormous popularity OF "G0lden
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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
He Doesn't Curse Now

Washington, Kans., Dec. 25 (Spec-
laD-Jesse E. Mitchell is telephone
lineman, add also well known resi-
dent here. Everybody acquainted
with Mr.. Mitchell knows that he was
a man who held very positive views
about Patent Medicine. Hear what he
says now
81 used to curse all kinds of Patent
Medicines, for they never did me any
good, but Dodd's Kidney Pills have
caused me to change my mind. For
twelve years I suffered from Kidney
Trouble. There was hurting across
my back that made 1t positive agony
to stoop, and as l am in a STOPPING
position nearly all day, you can imsg-
inc how I suffered. After days work
that any man would think nothing or,
would be tired and worn out. In
fact, l was always tired. l began u.s.
ing Dodd's Kidney Pills and after
taking four boxes l feel like a new
man, am as fresh at night as when
begin work in the morning. ! have
no pain in my back now, and am
stronger than ever"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Time for Reflection Later

Professor" Bell, aged forty years,
a st. Louis clairvoyant. eloped from
Whiting, Ind, with Miss Maud Eaton.
aged eighteen years. The couple
went to Chicago and were married.
Bell had known the girl only four
weeks, and when her parents refused
consent to the marriage the elope-
ment followed. Miss Eaton was well
known socially in Whiting. Poor
little Maudie! When she is twenty
eight years of age and wishes to be
alive and having fun, papa clairvoyant
with tobacco breath and with holes
in the heels of bis stockings, will pre-
fer to sit close to the fire all the even
ing and read "Myrtle's Revenge or,
Why Did He Elope With the CookY'
When Maud is thirty-eight years OF
age and keeping boarders, her clear
visioned one will be sixty, and his
teeth will have dropped out. Girls,
it never does any one any harm to
look ahead little, but, of course, we
do not expect you to do that.-Minne-
apolice Journal.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Lord Palmerston's Joke

woman once told Lord Palmers
ton. that her maid, who had been with
her in the Isle Of Wight, objected to
going thither again because the eli
mate was not embracing enough.
What am | to do with such a wom-
an?' she asked. you had better
take her to the Isle Of Man next
time" said Lord Palmerston.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Never Disappoints

"Many extensively advertised RENE
dies are failures when put to the test.
Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception.
Confidence in it is never misplaced
disappointment never follows its use.
1t is surely the grandest emergency
remedy now obtainable. For cuts,
burns, sprains. aches and pains
know no equal"
Geo. L. Paddock,
DOniphan, Mo.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
L-ow-Water Alarm,

Some low water alarms for boilers
are made dependent for operation
UPON the melting OF fusible alloy
exposed to the heat Of the steam.
When the water falls and the temper.
ature rises, the melting Of the alloy
releases weight-actuated circuit.
closer and rings a bell.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28

Chauncey M. Depew gave it as his
opinion under oath that Jimmy Hyde
was worth the 100000 a year which
the Equitable policy holders paid ihm
because of his great ability" At
last Chauncey has delivered himself
of an original joke.-Chicago Record
Horald
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
WITH THE HUMORISTS
some BRIGHT THOUGHTS AND
WITTY SAYINGS.
Another Proof Of the Small Boys
Proverbiai Luck-Books Absolutely
Necessary for College Education
Fault Of the New Memory system.
Won on Points.

The animals were Playing football.
The fox snapped the ball back to
the porcupine.
The porcupine started around the
end with It.
Whereupon the other animals fell
upon the porcupine.
Rut they didn't do It Second time.
The game ended right there.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Might Have Been.

When Shakespeare said: "Aye,
there's the rub" we do not know for
certain he was thinking of the itch.
But one thing we do know--and know
1t twenty years worth-Hunt's Cure
will absolutely, infalllbly and imme-
diately cure any itching trouble that
ever happened TO the human cuticle.
It's guaranteed.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Hard to Put Into Practice.

An English judge decided the other
day that legally man and his wife
were one and indivisible. Some one
writes to ask what opinions a railway
company would have on the subject
If man and his wife attempted To
travel with single ticket between
them.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
The Artistic Temperament.

Ascum-I hear you've an order from
Mr.. Roxley to paint his wife's portrait.
l suppose you expect to have a good
time on the money you are to get for
It?
D'Auber-No. I've already had a
good time on the money I expect to
get for II.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
The Conservative.

"And are you in favor OF the square
deal?' t. y asked of Senator Rebates.
"Yes," replied the senator. I'm a
modified form I'n for it. OF course,
good, sane judgment will dictate that
the corners ought to be slightly round.
ed off so that no one will be injured
by the sharp edges. kansas City
Times.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Spjrit Of Contentment

She was an old woman, woman
aged and poor, but sunny and serene.
Some one asked what in the world
she could fud to make her happy, to
which she replied: well, hain't got
but two teeth, but. thank goodness.
they hit"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
jealousy.

why are people so angry about the
trusts?" inquired the tourist from
abroad.
Well" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
after seeing how easily the trick was
done, good many are cross and dis.
appointed because they didn't get in
on the ground floor"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Ask Your Druggist for Aliens Foot.Easo

81 tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
ly and have just bought another supply. 1t
has cured thy corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbcarable, and would not be with
out it now Mrs. w. j. Walker, Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, 2sc.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
The Pe.ru-na Almanac In 100000
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
mas become a fixture in over eight
million homes. 1t can be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure TO in
auire early. The 1906 Almanac Is all
ready published, and the supply Will
soon be exhausted. Do not put 1t off,
Get one today.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Certainly Fair,

or all troubles humanity is subject
to none perhaps cause more acute dis
tress and more frantic efforts for re-
lief than many forms of itching skin
troubles. We will tell you a remedy
that rarely ever fails-Hunt's Cure.
One box only Is absolutely guaranteed
to cure any one case Of itching trouble
no matter the name. If 1t fails,
your money is cheerfully refunded.
did you know Joe Whitew
Yes"
What kind of fellow is he?"
Putty fair"
us he honesty"
Honest? l should say so. Been
arrested twice for stealing and acquit-
ted both times. boston Herald.
Every housekeeper should know tnar
II they will buy Defiance Cold Water
Starch for laundry use they will save
not only time, because 1t never sticks
to the iron, but because each package
contains 16 Ozone full pound-while
all other Cold Water Starches are put
up in y pound packages, and the price
is the same, 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals. II your grocer
tries to sell you a 1907. package 1t
is because he has stock on hand
which he wishes to dispose of before
he puts in De aAce. He knows that
Defiance Starch has printed on every
package in large letters and figures
"16 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy.
ance of the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Curions IL lrue.

1t is curious, but true, that the two
occupations longest identified with
the female sex. cooking and dress
making, should each of them be bet.
ter performed by mon.--Grand Maga-
yinp
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
MnemoniSs.

"How Is the new memory system
you are studying"
TITS like all the rest" said the man
who struggles to improve his mind. 1T
goes on the theory that it is easier to
remember whole lot of things you
are not interested in than one that
you are.'
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
Uncertainty.

"You seem in a Nuandary."
"Yes," answered the conscientious
man, II haven't been able to decide
And after I do make up my mind I
doubt whether ri be able to mark
my ballot correctly"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-12-28
a Vile Habit

Now II is a Russian scientist who
says that kissing is unhealthtul and
ought to be stopped
Yes. you know in Russia the men
kiss one another