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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
GrieVe, BiSSet G Holland
HOUSE MOVED ON BARGE.
Brick Building of Two Hundred Tons Weight Floated Nearly
 Four Miles.

The subject in question is the removal of a large two-story brick building. 6o years old. weighing over 200 tons, fromits former location at Sharpsburg, a sub urb of Pittsburs, 10 Alleghany, dis tance of nearly four miles. This in it. to make it all the more wonderful most of the work was performed upon the water.
 From the moment the house was lift ed duntil was placed upon it's new founda- tions there arose one complication ait CT another The long stretch of ground lying between it and the river was of such a soft marshy nature. apparently without bottom, that the building was constantly in danger of collapsing; but even when these obstacles were. over come, and the house placed upon the shore of the river. very severe flood rose, surrounding the house to depth halfway to the second story, and plac- ing it in midstream. In order to pre- vent it being washed away, the blocking and rollers had to be weighted down with immense beams and steel rails. The rushing waters abating sufficiently. the house was moved and lowered upon large coal barge. This being done and everything made ready. it was gradually towed down th, AlleGhany river. but. due to the four low bridges between it
 h.. haI tn be scuttled before passing each bridge, the water being pumped out afterward. To add to the excitement. it had to be lowered through lock, and. even when the river trip was completed. three tracks of the Buffalo Rochester X Pitts burg railroad had to be crossed within % minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Miss Hattie Haight of the Row has chine Co.
 The public supper that was to be given at All Saints chapel last week by the Women's Auxiliary society, and which was postponed on account of the bad weather. will be served on next Thursday evening.
 E. II. Munson of Main street is en- trrtaning his sister. Mrs w. I. Sutton of Red Bank. \. l.. for few days. Mrs sutton taught school in Water town some time ago and is well known ill this district.
 Miss Juliette Cook of Newton Heights, who has been confined to the house by illness during the last few days. is improving.
 Mrs F. <. HickoX of WeltOn's has taken a position with the Uemngway X Bartlett Silk Co of Watartown.
 Tomorrow afternoon there will he d meeting s. the home of Mrs r. $. Douglass for the purpose of organiz- ing q Sunshine club in this village. This affair did not take place last week as intended. owing to the unfa- vOrable weather.
 Miss Ella A. DainS and James Haight of the Row are on the sick list.
 Mrs Grady and son of New York who have been visiting at the home of fine formers parents. Mr and Mrs George Bahin. for some time past. rc turned to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Suburban News
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Thomas Shields. one of the victims iii the recent coasting accident. re- sGmed work at the Oakvillc Pin Cos yesterday.
 A pair of spirited horses attached to |; meat wagon and belonging to F. N. Barton. ran away yesterday. No dam, age of account was reported.
 Carl Barlow has secured position with the American Pin Co.
 The 9 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Lynn was buried at Bethlehem Sunday.
 The roads leading to the surround ing towns are well cleared of snow.
 Samuel Haskins. Jr. has taken d po- sition with F. N. Barton.
 A whist party will be given under the auspices of the ladies of St Johns church about the 25th of February. Admission p cents.
 The estate of the late James White is reported to be inSOlvent and hear ing will be held at the probate office oh February in regard to appointing commissioners to examine the claims presented against the estate.
 A son was born to Mir and Mrs F.. K. Loveland on January 27.
 Francis Painter is confined to the house with an attack of lumhag0.
 Cards are out for the celebration Of the tiftieth anniversary of the wedding of AIr and Mrs w. $. Munger.
 Mrs Mary Morrow is quite ill.,
 American lodge. No II, 0. |. A. M.. has paid the death claim of the fate A. NJ. Ginther. amounting to $2.000.
 Walmer Peck has accepted position in the casting department of the Chase Rolling Mill Co of Waterbury.
 The infant son of MT and Mrs Fred crick Lynn died last Thursday of pneu- monia. Funeral services were held at the house on sunday. The remains will be buried in Bethlehem at the con- vcnience of the family.
 Miss Mary Lynn has resigned her po- Stion as bookkeeper at F. \. Barton's store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
DOCS WEAR MOCCASINS.
The "Huskies" of the Eskimos Are Specially Shod to Travel Over
 the Rough Ice.

In Alaska even dogs wear shoes-at least part of the time says the New Eng land Farmer It isnot on account of the cold, for a shaggy Eskimo dog will live and be frisky when man would freeze to death, The dog does all the work of dragging and carrying. which in this country falls 10 the horses, and in trot- ting over the rough ice of the mountain passes his feet become bruised and sore. Then his driver makes him soft little moccasins of buckskin or reindeer skin. and ties them on with stout thongs of leather In this way he will travel cas- lily. until his feet are thoroughly healed up; then he bites and tears his shoes with his sharp wolflike teeth, and eats them mp.
 Wonderful animals are these dogs of Alaska. Although they are only little felluws-not more than half the size u d big Newfoundland-they sell from SI5 10 s200 each. more than ordinary horse will sell for in this country. They will draw 200 pounds each on a sled. and they are usually driven in teams of six. They need no lines to guide them, for they readily obey the sound of their masters voice. turning or stopping at a word
 But the Eskimo dogs have their faults. Like many boys they are overfond of having good things to eat. Consequently they have to be watched closely or they will attack and devOur stores left in their way. especially bacon, which must be hung up out of their reach. At tnighI when camp is pitched. the moment a blanket is thrown upon the ground they
 will run into it and curl up. and neither l cuffs nor kicks suffice to budge them I They lie as close 10 inc men who own : them as possible. and the miner cannot
 wrap himself SO close that they won ge, under the blanket with him. They
 are human. too. in their disinclinatior to get out in the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31

AN oDOR OF BURNING FLESH. life and death. finally recovering though he was paralyzed from the hips down It is this feature that makes the most peculiar angle of his story.
 For two years he tried every known means to overcome the paralysis that was gradually creeping over him. Nor ris realized that unless ne could stop the advance of the disease he would die, go he took heroic methods. His last et- fort was to secure a. bath cabinet. rub Der affair that would cover him en- tirely. except his head. Inside this tent arrangement was an oil stove to furnish the heat that was necessary.
 About three weeks ago he lii the stove as usual. ana was assisted under the covering He said he was all right and was left alone. He was alone for .. minutes. and when his attendant came back into the room he said he was per- fecily comfortable
 An OGor of burning flesh and slight volume of smoke creeping from under. meath the fentlike covering told the al tendant different The cover was pulled of. and it vas discovered that the oil stove blazed up and that both of tat cripple's legs were burned 10 a crisp. For fully s9 minutes Morris had been sitting in the cabinet without any real izatiO1 of what was taking place unCer the cover
 Both his legs from the ankles covr vere 50 badly burned that blcoi pei sonirg resulted. and his death ensuso after tu0 weeks of s1zerinx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
LEGS BURNED TO CRISP
 BUT DIDN'T KNOW IT.
A Paralyzed Man the Victim of Pc. culiar Accident at Cleve-
 land.

Cleveland.-A victim of one of the most peculiar accidents that could hap pen. Robert l.. Morris. well-known in the vicinity of Woodland and Wilson avenues. is dead. Morris was a con- tracing painter, and on August 16 1901, while working on a building On Stan wood road he with three other men. was thrown to the ground by the break ing of a scaffold. The fall was about If feet. but Morris landed on his back. breaking it. He was picked up for dead.
 He was taken to Charity hospital. and for three months fingered between
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
WATERVlLLE.

Mrs F.. <. Roscnbluth has returned to her home in Bridgeport, after d few days visit with friends on sheffield street.
 w. NJ. Hall has returned from q few days business trip to Chicopce, Mass.
 II. A. Pendlebury of Brooklyn. N. r.. was in town on business yesterday.
 Fred Mcacham has returned from A visit to Holland.
 Miss Florence Nunns of Waterbury has accepted d position with the Amer ican Pin Co.
 Class meeting at Grace NJ. l.. church this evening at I:3O o'clock. Tickets are selling quite rapidly for the Branyah club dance on February I. Louis Ritfcnhurg is laid up with an | attack of the grip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Told of the Egvptians.

An official Of the up-riyer railway re- ceived from a native clerk. at a small station. the following telegram:
 station master dead. Wire instrgc- tiors."
 The reply was sent:
 Having made certain station master dead. bury him
 Back rame 2 wire:
 Have made certain station master dead by hitting him thrice on head with fish plate Have buried him Stray Stories
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Great Relief.
G BANK STREET.

As the pedestrian passed the de- serted lot seven masked men spran2 oIt and began pum,neiing him unmer- cifully
 Help, Help" shouted the pedes- trian. What are you trying to % to me-"
 Rob you." retorted the leader Of the wi&ted gang.
 Thank heaven, I thought you were going to give me a college initiation" " Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Cracked Wheat MuRus

Soak tWo erpfuls of cracked wheat in two eupfuIS of sweet milk over night: in the morning add a teaspoon ful of salt. a rounding tablespoonful of baking powder. iwo tablespoontuIs of moiasses. and the beaten yoIks of two eggs; beat vigorously for several moments then fold in the stify- beaten whites of the eggs. have the oven and pans hot and bake-Cood Literature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Anes-hetics and Plants.

Ether and chlOrofOrm. so useful in sending men 10 sleep. nave the very opposite effect on plants. which are stimulated to the greatest possible ae- tiyiiy by these drugs In Denmark and Germany advantage has been taken Of this. fact 10 force flowers in rooms and gisss houses. and to mak them bloom out of season. The results are said to b. marvellous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
The Dutcb on the Congo.

The Dutch are the most accomplished eOl0nizers in the world There exists DO finer monument to their genius than is contained in their picturesque set tlenrent in the French Congo If there were no heads of departments in Eu- rope they would be the paramount race in Central Africa tO-day.-Londoa To
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Colorado s-Cauariss -

Colorado burrOs arc being purchased in large numbers by the United States government for use in The Philippine islands. Two carIoaIs of these ~EcrLv mountain canaries~ were recently shipped from TrinI6ad. Col. tn San Francisco. for transportation to the islands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Colorado's Rapid Advance.

Colorado aroused Gr' al interest al the Purchase exposition at St Louis. Her record is one to open the eyes of the world. for lr two weeks the state was awarded seven first prizes. including one for agriculiure- mining. pottery. honey. juvenile court education. precious stones and beauty of inst sllation of exhibits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Hassteehiu H-or.

The thickness of aTmor on modern .r.hips is truly astonishing The side ;~v-or of a irst-cIass battleship usually |vnries from 1siz inches thick at the top
 e the belt to siz inches al the bottom ~ xuu turrets are often protected by iron lS inches to 1T inches thick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Standard Patterns.

full line of the February patterns now ready-aso the new Fashion Cata ogues Designers and Fashion Shee:s Standard Patterns have made remarkable strides in the pat tern field during the last two years.
 SIMPLY ON THEIR MERITS TOO for there is not a more reliable paper pattern the world today than are these lOc and l5c Standard Patterns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
The Morning After

She-You had lovely time at the ban ouet last night didn't you?
 He-Hos do you know2
 -Because you look SC perfectly @-iil this morning. .-ChicagO Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
Svrers Ont of Wnrx

English chimney sweeps are out of employment and starving On account. c, the recent general introduction of gas stoves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
The Barlow Bros Co
 @ G: GRAND STREET

Patrons having sociable and ener- tainment work done at Democrat or flee get free notice in coming events column from time printing is ordered until the affair comes off.
 Patrons having sociaDlc and enter tainment work done at Democrat of- fee get free notice in coming events column from time printing is ordered until the affair comes off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
DR, KINGS BRIOGED TEETH

If you lose few teeth they can be replaced without plate by the use of bridge. It is impossible to detect the teeth on the bridge front from the natural ones. Don't let any dentist extract your teeth. Let me see if cannot save them for you with my improved crowns and bridges I have done wonders in this line. It doesn't cost much.
 Full set teeth as low as 8; gold crowns ar teeth S.: bridge work .S: gold filings S1 up: silver filings 5oc and up: painless extraction free when sets are ordered. Hours, $ q. m. to $ p. m.: Sundays. 10 to ?; lady attend ant. French and German spoken.
 KING DFMT'L PARlORS.
 G BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
)R, IHNMAS J1fF'RSaM KING
 PREMIER PAINLESS DENTIST.

Inventor of the King safe system Of painless dentistry which ma es all dental 'peri tion> painless and inventor of the Natural Gums. which prevent the detection of artifIcal teeth in the mouth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-31
This Week to Introduce Our New Crop
 Teas and Groceries

We have everything good for the table at saving of p to 40 per cent cheaper than others. The only way for you to know this fully is to give our Groceries d trial
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28

Weather pleasant, crop prospects fine.
No damage by recent frosts other than
to Italian prunes growing on low
places.
The Hotel Leland has been reno
waited and placed in the best Of order
by the new landlady, Mrs. Almy.
Leland can now offer as good hotel
accommodation as any town In Rogue
River Valley.
A. A. Porter. supervisor for this
district, has been doing some excel
lent road work of late and through
his efforts and those OF the dry
weather our roads are now in pas.
sable condition.
Tho mail route 20 Greenbaok is to
be changed from Leland to Wolf
Greek. The stage line was changed
some time ago from Leland, and the
stage now makes two trips each day
between Wolf Creek and Greenbaok
A large amount of ground has been
washed of at the Cou bia placer
mine and good cleanup is likely to
be made. Frank Foss, one OF tho
most experienced miners in Southern
Oregon, is superintendent of this
mine.
A large camp Of railroad graders
have boon established near here
This crew will be here all summer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28
WoodVille Notes.
Wide Awake.

Richard, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
b. A. Lowell, is quite i'll.
Rev. wynans was a visitor here last
Sunday and addressed the Sunday
school on an Easter topic.
Disco & Herr's meat market is
now open and they are serving their
customers very satisfactorily.
Miss Maud Prim of Jacksonville,
arrived here Sunday evening, en- route
to her school in the Scott district.
The general merchandise stock for
Seaman d Jobnson's new store has
arrived, and they will soon be ready
for business.
Mr.. aud Mrs Orr have moved
away. Mrs. Orr will make short
visit in Grants Pass before she joins
her husband in their new home near
Merlin. They have many friends here
who regret their departure, but wish
them we'll in their new home.
Rev. Robt. Tweed filled his regular
appointment at Phoenix last Sunday.
He was accompanied by his family.
This is Rov Tweed's last trip to
Phoenix, az his work for the coming
year is to include Woodville, Winner
and Sans Valley. We are very glad
to have him with us another year.
Saturday evening merry party Of
young folks gathered at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs @. Il. Sans, to surprise
the Misses Rena Conway and Grace
Dicks, who were visiting here, and
all present enjoyed the evening
greatly. The young ladies returned
home to Grants Pass Sunday evening.
Married-In Medford, April 23,
1905, by Rev. Blackwell, Miss Dollie
Badger of Ashland and Geo f. Elders,
s. r. Section foreman here. The only
guests present at the ceremony were
Mrs Elders, Sr., and g. Badger. a
brother Of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elders came home on the even
ing train, and were greeted by many
friends who extend hearty congratu-
latlons and best wishes to the happy
COuDle,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28
Althouse Notes,

Miss Annie Fiester has sold hei farm
to the Messrs Sawyers The price
paid was $1,000. Mr. MoNeigh has
been in charge Of the place some
years
Mr.. Smock, merchant at Holland,
is intending TO erect store at the
famous Briggs mine. He will preside
over it and Mrs Smock will care for
the store at Holland.
Weather lovely. Why will hearts
be sad when we have 30 much to en-
joy, with the sunshine and the
flowers and the warbling OF the song
birds? Why do we sigh?
DR.. Brown, Of the Hanseth mine,
has returned to his property. The
mines being tied up in the courts,
there will be no work done this
season. George Winner has rented the
farm and will move to it shortly.
The Althouse school opened up
with 20 pupils. Happy Go Lucky.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28

Announcement of rates to Portland
to be made by the S. 2. Company and
o. r. & n. Company on account OF
the Lewis and CLARK fair has been
made. According to the schedule the
rate will be in effect from May 20 &c
October 10, and will grant in general
and at all times, a round trip fare OF
one and one third from any point and
return, with a full time limit of 80
days.
Other special provisions have been
made, however. Parties of ten or
more persons travelling together under
a time limit of 10 days may visit the
Fair from any point in the territory
for one fare while parties of 100 or
more will be given one fare rates.
with individual ticket and return
limit of 10 days.
Coach excursions will be run in ad-
dition to the rates, quoted, as often
as the traffic will warrant, the rates
for which will be lower than a one
way fare. These tickets will be good
for seven days from date of sale, but
will entitle to nothing more than day
coach privileges.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28
Now Hope Items.

Tho farmers have begun planting
corn.
The dance given Thursday night
was a grand success.
Mr.. aud Mrs. English made busi-
ness trip to Grants Pass Saturday.
Mr.. Gilham and family have moved
to Conger's saw mill, ho being en-
ployed at that place.
We saw in tho paper where the hog
pen Of j. W. Holmes was ordered
moved. We think that the county
had better order the pens owned by
some other farmers moved, as some in
this locality are disease breeding
stencil holes to both beast and man.
Shorty.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-04-28
Kerby Notes.
Incognito

Mr. Jennings is doing good work in
the blacksmithing line. We trust be
will find it profitable to stay.
]. II. Austin, the Kerby attorney,
has been to Grants Pass during last
week. He has good law practice.
Our roadmaster, Ed Dsiley,i is doing
good work on the road between Selma
and the Illinois bridge. He knows
what is needed.
A dance was given in Kerby by the
W. o. W. Wednesday evening Of this
week. Many people attended, and a
jolly good time was had. A supper
was given in the upper hotel dining
room.
Kerby is now sporting two doctors,
and we are glad to welcome more.
We desire to train few doctors in
the work found in rough country.
We welcome DR.. Effie Brown to this
field of labor and trust she is prepared
to stay and to answer all calls in all
weather, day or night over smooth
roads, or rough mountain trails.
We we're very glad to read the an
nouncement in the Courier Of the new
tobacco law. We see the need Of its
enforcement in many places. We
lived in place at one time where
school boys walked upon the roads
with cigars or pipes in their mouths.
Growing children should be denied
such poison. II would be better il the
older ones denied themselves for the
childrens sake. In the absence OF
the editor of this paper we desire to
commend his position in this county.
The paper stands for principles that
should be supported by all. A clean
paper for clean people.
G. l.. Mangum of Grants Pass was
"a visitor around Kerby this week.
He is interested in mines and finds
time to work enthusiastically in the
interest of an exhibit in the Lewis
and Clark exhibit on. Subscriber.