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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

rod. His first lessons were taught him CT, but soon he was fatherless and teach erlesS, a future spreading before him of nothing but hard work. He served awhile as cobbler's apprentice, appren- tice to a draughtsman, then to painter of scriptural pictures. next as a scullion on. a Nolga steamer; it was as scullery boy he again had chance to take up read- ing. Hungry for more learning, he sought work in a university town, but found education not easily to be had by a penniless boy. 1t was now, at the age of 15, the thought of suicide appealed to him, but he overcame the temptation to give up, and. after struggling at half a dozen different modes of employment. taining the daily bread.
 Whilst wandering around the country, he did pr0selytizing in the cause of con- stitutional liberty, and followed these lines when the public showed desire for his writings. Several times he was re- manded to jail as an asitator, but the Bitter One kept on in his path as reform CT. For a number of years he has been openly associated with the revolution ary cause. but so far has escaped severe punishment because of being such per- sonage in the literary world. Just the other day what stir was made in Eu- rope generally when it was rumored he was to suffer death at the hands Of the government, and the petition gotten up in his behalf was signed by many distin- guished men of letters.
 Father Gopon one hesitates to place with these men of high place in litera- ture. but his revolutionary pamphlets are widely read. He began to print them on a little handpress in Moscow gar- ret, but now they are printed in the cen- ters of the Russian educational propa- ganda in Berne. Stuttgart and London, and from these places distributed by 2 corps of colporteurs. Gcpon comes of peasant stock; like Gorky. suffered from early poverty.
 We shall now turn to a revolutionary of high degree. Prince Kropotkin, who. mem Der of the old Moscow aristocracy, is of more ancient stock than the house of Romanoff-it was said kropotkin had a better right to the throne than did Al- exander II. But though of bluest blood, the prince is intensely democratic: an- arehistic. in fact. He has written exten- sively on anarchism. and is considered by anarchists generally ''the leading ex ponent of their ideas" He has written two books, one of which has been trans lated into many languages. ard has sent forth numberless pamphlets and tracts. A favorite in court circles in St Peters burg, standing high with the cZar. this favored son of fortune was influenced to renounce position and wealth by witt messing the horrors of Russian prisons and by coming in contact with the mis- cry of the poverty-stricken peasants of Finland. He has been twice impris- oned-two years in Russia and three years in France-but it is thought he never in his life advocated or took part in conspiracy. He stands high as an ex- plorer. as a scientist and preeminently as a Humanitarian.
 CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
A FEED RACK FOR SHEEP.

in the wool injures the sale of it very materially, not merely because the wool buyer does not care to pay wool price for dirt, but because it increases the la Dor and expense of preparing the wool for manufacture, and also injures the fiber itself to greater or less extent.
 Some kinds, as the chaff of Timothy. are very difficult to remove. Where any hand picking is necessary to remove the adhering foreign matter as is sometimes the case, the wool in it's raw state must necessarily sell very low. A little care in such matters may mean better opin- ion of the wool buyer on the part of the grower and of the grower on the part of the buyer, and several dollars more in the pocket of the grower when they get through with their transaction.
 The accompanying illustration repre- sents an end view of very good and in- expensive form of rack for feeding the roughness. If desired bottom may be put in so as to feed the grain in these racks also. but. as a rule, we prefer the
 
 made separate from and independent of the rack for roughness. This rack is made about three feet in height, two feet and six inches wide and any length de- sired. The uprights are made from two by eight lumber One slant cut making the sloping edge for two pieces, there is no waste in the cutting. The bottom of the rack is composed of l2-inch or two siX-inch boards nailed on the outside of these uprights. as indicated in the cut The upper part for receiving the hay is made by mailing boards on the sloping edge of the uprights. These boards should be either shiplap or have their edges beveled and fit together so as to prevent any dirt rattling through on top of the heads and necks of the sheep as they eat
 If it is desired to put bottom in the rack for the feeding of grain. probably the best plan is to make each side of this bottom into movable trough that can be turned over to dump out the dirt and litter. as 1t is not convenient to clean troughs so situated in any other man. ner. In making a bottom of this kiud. the stationary portion in the center should be placed above the troughs. so that any refuse will pass into the latter. where it may be dumped out The troughs may be hung at the ends by means of a bolt passed through the end piece and the upright of the rack. and be held in place while in use by means of hooks or by pins to one side of the bolts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

City customers do not want half-bro- ken horses.
 Breed trotting stock for sped, spirit and stamina
 A good COW is a good COW. no matter what her breed may be.
 Clean pers for pigs and clean bedding will do much to ward of lice and dis ease.
 For strength in any kind of horse. take one with a straight back and short coupled.
 Life is too short to pump water for stock. Let windmill, gasoline engine or crane work for you.
 It is believed that COW will give more milk for milker she likes than for one she does not like.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
GdlEEAH,

If you can't be cheerful-be cheer hall full.
 Spray your ignorance with 100 per cent. solution of study and experience.
 Do not try to persuade men until you can persuade living out of the condi- tions which surround you.
 Work smartly to save all the barn. yard manure you can. You will soon want it to put on the spring crops.
 'Mummied" fruit on trees ought to bs cut of and burned else rot and fungus germs will be carried to next years crop.
 In fighting insects with poison, it has been found that unless they are de- stroyed by the first application, they ars less and less afflicted with it, and finally become practically immune.
 The demand for tn teaching of ele. mentary agriculture in the schools is growing. Let us not forget that there must be broad and liberal foundation for this sacc.-l ws-'-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Grinding Grain for Sheen.

These animals are better fitted to grind their own grain than any Other. consequently it is not necessary to do this work unless the sheep have poor teeth Valuable breeding eves are sometimes kept until quite old ard their feed should be grognd--Oranee Judd Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Some Russian Writers That Stir Up Agitation
Fearless Men of lhe Cars Realm Who Send Forth Books
 That Reach the People and Have Strong Influence
Gorky-The Bitter One, his reaRnam

Gorky-The Bitter One, his reaN name is Ppeshkopff-deals with the under side of things. Especially fond is he of de- picting the life of the bosiaki (begears), of the scum of city population. One of his plays The Bitter One calls "In the Depths,' and in it is portrayed the life that goes on in common lodging house. Gorky's first book, "Foma Gordyceff, caused him to be hailed by French critics as new literary star, the logical success sor of Tolstoi. The book dealt with the squalid life of the authors early days of penniless wandering, and was pro- nounced true picture.
 Gorkys own life has been no easy one, but now, at the age of only 33, he has at tained to notable place, is accounted oRe of the most powerful of the younger writers. He was born in Mini Nvogo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

the quiet of his country retreat. fires every now and then ''the shot heard round the world" Could anyone utter stronger language. more denunciatory. revolu- tionary, than that used in the article written by him for the London Times on the subject of the Russo-Japanese war? As We read those lines few months ago We marveled that czar. grand duke. re- actionary minister should allow the writer thereof to continue to live in free dom. It is said Tolstoi is a man for whom the mass of Russians feel such reverence it would be impossible for the government to lay hands upon him. to exile or imprison him. True, he has been communicated: but he has not been banished.
 How many years is it now that Tolstoi has been attacking Russian misrule. an- other one of the Russian nobility moved to make passionate appeal for the de- based and helpless peasant? Ever since the peasants were freed from serfGom t1s6il he has laborei to upraise the mu- jik: but he labors in a different way rom the revolutionary as pOpularIy in- terpre;ed: he declares: Consciously or unconsciously. the people know that the right way for them to all good is not by arms and murder. but by spiritual en- liehtenment: know that the only action permissible or expedient is passive re sistance and campaign of education"
 The strength of Tolstoi some may at- tribute to genius: 10 us it seems an un- shsckled spirit crying out for the bro ther that knows not how to cry for him. self. When ve read Tolstoi we think lit tie of form or style. we are 50 earned away by the torrent of words that must have come red-hot from the mans heart; te is humanitarian before author.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Also His Train

Hey nisteri" yelled the urchin. as Subbubs rushed by with his arms full of bundles
 What is it." asked the nervous com muter. stepping to examine his bundles What have Iost7
 About two minutes replied the boy. codsfrs cat of the uay-Philacelphis Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Never Touched Him.

Irritated FreDchman Ito American who has mistaken him for a waiterl- Sir-r. you haf gr-r-rCssly insulted me. There is my card. My seconds will ysit upon you. sir-r-r-
 Ameriean-Never mind your seconds. Frenchy. You can wait on me just as well. Pass me the Worcestershire sauce. and be quick about it.-LOndon Tit-B Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Plantation Flour.

Banaharina the new flour of fne quality from the plantain, Is reported to have proven an agreeable and healthful food. In Venezuela, where 1t seems to be gaining favor, 1t is espe- cially recommended as nutritious food for children and invalids.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Beet Pulp.

Beet pulp is a valuable feed, but must not be depended upon as a sole diet for either milk or meat production When fed in connection with dry feed. if keeps the digestion in a healthy con- dition and adds materially to the ac- tual food substance Twenty-Five or p pounds a day is sufficient for a dairy COW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
War HelES.

For us at least, war in Manchuria seems to be preferable to undisputed Russian occupation. In July, August and September of 1903 we shipped to that country 170O0.OOO yards of cotton cloth: in the corresponding three months of last year We shipped S2,0OO,- 900 yards.-Providence Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Not Likely to Catch Ii.

Mir. Pneer-There's a counterfeit t.o dollar bill in circulation You don't want to let anybody pass one on you
 Mrs Pneer-You know well enough I'm never exposed to any danger Of that kind Nobody's ever going t0 give me a two dollar bill in ezarFe Ec- D ,erI piece.-CLicaes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Not a Sign of Spring.

A man who saw snakes the other day says it is sure sign of an early spring; but there are others, particu- larly the medical gents, who will beg to file dissenting opinion.-Philadel phia Evening Telegraph.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Why, Sure.

The Senator-Why mustn't vote for that bill?
 Henchman-Because the people don't want it. senator
 What have the people got to do with it? Ain't election over, hey?- Chicago Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Very Likely.

Friend-How do you suppose your baby caught the whooping cough? He hasn't been near any other children.
 Mother-He probably inherited it from me. had it when I was just his age.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Full Deck.

lrate Wife-That's the fifty-second falsehood you've told me this week.
 Unabashed Husband-Well, now you can see what is meant by the expres. sion "a pack of lies. s."-Pittsburg Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Wireless Slot Machine.

When the newest English ''penny-in- the-slot" apparatus receives its coin, a music box at distance, as in another room, begins to play, being operated by wireless telegraphy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Striking Similarity

Gunner-Have you noticed the large stamps in the latest issue?
 Guyer--Yes; I call them Jap stamps. Why sop
 "They are not easily licked" ."-Chica- go Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
After Facts.

"How old did your sister say she is?' .-.ghteen."
 Hold old is she?"-Houston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Som ethinp Easy

A good many men would be ticklet almost to death for chance to pay large inheritance tax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
How is it with you?

You have noticed tine sallow skin of your neigh bor. the d ullness. the yellow whites of another's eyes, but if you feel as you look this morning, you need a little help yourself. Flatulence, Headache, a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-18
JULIA VISITS CORDOBA.
Prosecutor Berdine Receives an Offer
to Fight Duel.

New Brunswick N j., March II (SpeciaD.-
Miss Julia Bovine. with the consent of her father.
visited the County Jail last night and had a short
interview with the man she loves so devotedly.
through the iron grated door of the Jail corridor.
Cordova made rush to the door when he saw
Miss Bovine, and said: Julia, my Julia!" Be-
fore she left him she promised she would be true
10 him, matter what happened, nor how long
ne was sent to prison She IS still with her aunt.
Mrs. George Seiggert She took Cordova's collar
and cuffs away with her to be laundered for Cor
dova to wear tomorrow in court. Her father has
forgiven Cordova-
George Berdne. the county prosecutor has re-
ceived a letter from Andrew s. G.. Chevaler de
Takacs, of No. S17 2d-ave.. New-York. who wants
to meet the lawyer the field Of honor with
swords or pistols He takes the prosecutor to task
for his scathing arraignment of Cordova, and says
the prisoner not entitled to such rough treat
ment. He declares that he would like to see the
color of the prosecutors blood, although he con-
siders him unworthy to cross swords with a gem
tleman. Mr. Berdine is not the least worried ABOUT
the letter.
The Chevauer Takacs said in his home in 2d-ave.
last evening that he artist and Hungarian
nobleman by birth. He had never met COrdova or
Miss Bovine. he said. but he was moved to write to
Prosecutor Berdne by reading newspaper accounts
of the trial of CordOva. He declared that he had
no serious thought of fighting duel with the
Jersey prosecutor, but merely wanted 10 free his
mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-18
WANTS SENATOR DEPEw PUNISHED.
Lawyer Asks That He Be Declared in Con-
tempt for Not Attending Trial

Senator Depew was unable to attend the trial yes
terday of action brought by James f. Mudoon,
ir as administrator of the estate Of Arthur Null
doom to damages for the death of the latter
who was killed in nth-ave. by New-York Central
train
Robert L. Stanton, counsel for Mr. Muldoon then
made application In the Supreme Court to Justice
Bowling to have Senator Depew adjudged in con-
tempt for failing TO appear in answer TO the order
of the court. Senator Depew is now i'll in Washing
ton as result of injuries from fall After it had
been shown that the Senator had not been served
personally with the order the motion denied
and the default entered. The lawyer got leave to
make the application next Friday. when the case
will again before the court
When the action was first brought counsel loT T
Muldoon got an order for the examination or all
the officials of the railroad. This order was later
modified by the Appellate Division so as to AFFECT
only Senator Depew. as chairman OF the board or
directors Had the Senator been adJudged IN con.
tempt he would have incurred penalty OF a nne OF
s250 or thirty DAYS in Ludlow-st. JAIL or both.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-18
KUROP4TKIN DISGRACED.
LineUitch's TGsk-PIanS for Ne1o
Armg of 10000 Men.

| St Petersburg March 17-Disgrace Is writ
lien in large letters in the laconic order sazetteo
iths morning, which contains not single Wofo
apf praise of Kuropatkin and also disposes or
the rumor that he had asked TO be renewed
THE Russian military annals contain no more
Hitter imperial rebule. Linevitch's appointment
Ito the task of saving the remainder OF the army
Fcame a surprise. 1t appears that emperor
Nicholas. on the advice of General Dragon1iroff
IND the Minister of War decided that the step
twas necessary when it became apparent yester-
bday morning that Kuropatkin had practically
ialIowed himself to be surprised at Tie Pass
Reports brought by General Gripenberg regard
ang Kuropatkin's failing ability also had infu-
ience.
The task confded TO Linevttch of withdraw
Fing what is left of the great army of o5oVoO
men 10 Hardin is desperate one. He Is
Lhemmed in on all sides. General Kawamura is
believed to be pressing north through the noun
4ains eastward. Generals Nogi and Oku are on
the west Of the Russian forces, the whole line
of the railroad is threatened, If not cut and
s-hinese bandits are reported to be even in the
rear of Hardin.
In the face of the possibility OF the complete
aoss of the army and the admitted fact that
lVladivostok is already possibly lost. the EN-
.peror still shows signs of yielding. Prepare
tions for continuing the war on q larger scale
than ever are proceeding. The dictum has gone
forth that another army Of 10000 men is to be
dispatched to the Far East and in order to
avoid delay il has been decided. instead of send
sng only reserve men, TO form new armies largely
of regular units, leaving the reserves to replace
The regulars In garrison duty at home. Many
military men have commended that it was fatal
mistake to send reserves TO the Far East. A
division of the Imperial Guard will be sent TO
the front 1t is not improbable that some of this
years conscripts will be sent Separate armies
to be organized under Generals Grodekof
Cripenberg and kaInarof. -
Even in the most optimistic quarters, however,
Fl is realized that general mobilization is likely
10 be accompanied by widespread disorders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-18
WEEKS DEATH LIST SO.
Meningitis Cases Still Increasing
The Investigating Commission.

Meningitis is still the increase. Last week
the records of the Health Department show
that it caused 90 deaths. OF these 16 were in
cases of cerebro-sp meningitis the others be-
ing in tubercular meningitis cases. For the same
week of last year 2S deaths were reported 10 of
which were from cerebro-spinal meningitis. So
far this year $50 persons have succumbed to
this Timers. In the same period last year there
were 70. The total death percentage for this
year is 1913. extremely low mark. 1t would
be the lowest in the history of the Health De-
pertment were it not for meningitis.
Dirty streets are not responsible for this cpl
demic of meningitis said Health Commission
er Darlington yesterday. THE germs that
produce the disease live and breed only on the
bodies of men and animals. They die in the
filth of the streets. The streets were dirty
in the later 70s that you could hardly wade
through them and there was hardly case
of meningitis. When epidemic of this dis
appears it usually continues for three
years. This is the second and worst year of the
present epidemic, and next year it will be great
~ diminished in it's effects.
THE present epidemic has appeared chiefly in
the poor neighborhoods of the East Side espe-
cially between 23d and 50th SITS, and on the
West Side in the neighborhood of Little West
12th-st The theory of A. e. Verrill, professor
of zoology at Yale University, that the disease
is spread by feas that carry it from one per-
to another may be true. Meningitis Is
confined to the spinal cord and the brain.
Whether leabites could inoculate these parts
of the anatomy must remain a question until
it has been investigated"
Dr. Darlington announced the members of his
commission for investigating meningitis. 1t
consists of Dr. William NJ. Polk, dean of the
Cornell Medical College; DR.. Walter B. James.
professor of the practice of medicine at the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons; Dr. Will
liam P. Northrup, professor of children's dis
eases at Bellevue Hospital; DR.. Simon Flexner,
head of the Rockefeller Institute; DR.. Joshua
NJ Van Colt, pathologist at the Long Island
College Hospital; DR.. E. X Durham. bacteriol-
ogist of the Carnegie Laboratory, and DR.. Will
lam K. Draper, the visiting physician at Belle
and Minturn hospitals and a meningitis
specialist.
The latest we'll known sufferer from menin-
gifts is the Rev. Dr. Edwin NJ. Sweeny, pastor
Of the Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension,
In 107th-st., between Broadway and Amsterdam
ave. He has been i'll for three weeks, and al
though his life has at times been despaired Of
he is believed to stand fair chance Of re-
covery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-18
ARGUES FOR ALDERMEN.
Special Counsel Defends Franchise
HoId-Up an Court.

Briefs were ordered handed in by Monday, and
decision was reserved by Justice Diekey. in the
Supreme Court Brooklyn yesterday after argu-
ment on the application for writ of mandamus
to compel the aldermen 10 act on the petition of
the New-York Connecting Railway Company for a
franchise. i. Latin Kellogg. who was retained
as counsel by the aldermen. in preference to Cor
poratfon Counsel Delany declared that. so far as
could be learned. the railroad company was salts
fed with the progress OF the petition. and that
the only persons making trouble were non-resi-
dents, representing reform associations. on which
he cast a slur. He referred particularly TO the
Brooklyn Transportation Reform League. which
asked for the writ.
C. S. Reyes partner of ]. Edward Swanstrom.
the president of the league told the court that the
application had been acted on favorably by the
Rapid Transit Commission in June. 1904, and that
1t had been sent to the aldermen, where 1t had
slunlbered in committee since.
Mr.. Kellogg declared that there was no limit TO
the time in which the board might grant or refuse
the franchise, but, prompted by Justice Dickey,
admitted thar the board must act within reason
able time"
Justice Dickey asked why it could not be under
stood that, If the application for the mandaInus
withdrawn. the board wcUld grant u hearing
within five days. Mr.. Kellogg declared that the
board willing to grant hearing, but he knew
that the railroad and the people interested had
agreed to a form of procedure before the board
and content to wait until hearing.
In rebuke of u slurrIng remark made ABOUT CIVIC
associations In general Justice Dickey said
Don't decry them Such associations number in
their ranks many men who have the public veal
at heart"