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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18

he bottom. The water may be then turned into the larger, or main cistern, by opening valve in connecting pipe, C, by the rod, d. The. end of this pipe, a, is placed about one foot from the bot tom of the receiving cistern, to prevent drawing the sediment into the larger one. The check. c, may be any good gate valve to which the rod, d, is at tached for opening and closing.
 find it much easier to clean small eistern six feet deep than large one, says a writer in Farm and Home. This small one may be emptied into the main cistern at any time and cleaned. even when the storage cistern is half full.
 To prevent possibility of checking or cracking in the cement allowing leaks tn the side of either cistern where con- meeting pipe goes through, walls should be reinforced. as shown, with cement on the inside. The small cistern can be placed at any reasonable distance from the main cistern. With this arrange ment 1t is not necessary 10 allow the roof first to wash of before turning in the water. thus losing what is often the greater part of the rainfall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
UNCLE DAVIES VACATION
By EDWARD MOTT wooLLEY
(copyright, 1905, by W. G. ChapmanJ

TT was the first vacation David Angel .. had taken in 22 years, and he would not have taken this one If the doctor had not told him, flatly, that he must.
 Uncle Dave, as the boys in the wholesale house called him, had seen 6S years of rain and shine-mostly rain. For 90 years he had sat on a high stool in the office, outliving half dozen changes Tn the management, and becoming, with each passing year, a little grayer, a little more round- shouldered, little more dim of vision. Now his beard was snow white and his step had no elasticity, but he was the same quiet, cheerful, optimistic Uncle Dave that he had been since the memory of the oldest employe of the house began. His clothing was as spot lessly clean as on the day he first set foot in the office. and the books over which he presided were just as neat as they had been when his hand was firm and his eye bright.
 The last vacation David Angel had taken was the year before his wife's death. After that he resisted all at tempts on the part of his friends to induce him to take rest, until one night, while working late over his ledger, he fell of his high stool in faint The next day the doctor said to him:
 You've got to go to the country for couple of months, MT. Angel; if you don't, you'll be dead man in the fall"
 The old man accepted the ultimatum sadly. He was gloomy and cast down. Such a break in the habits of two decades oppressed him with forebod- ings of evil. Uncle Dave was fettered tightly to habit, and the severing of his simple daily monthly, yearly rou- tine seemed to him like the ending of all things. or, at least, like the be- ginning of the end.
 Even before Uncle Dave left the boarding house where he had lived for many years he was homesick; but the die was cast, and the lonely old man set out one evening for his trip to the country. He had bought his ticket that afternoon for Lake Geneva. His mood was black, however, as he boarded the car for the railway station, and bit terly did he resent the necessity of this enforced vacation.
 Uncle Dave's course to the depot re- quired a change of street cars. and as he was getting aboard the second car he encountered a little old lady leaving it. She was laden with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
HELPFUL HINTS.

It's never too late to begin.
 Now is the time to do things.
 A good friend is better than gold.
 Give the brooder chick a chance.
 Go fishing later on-get busy now.
 Don't be in hurry to blow up tho Alfalfa.
 The way to have good credit is not to use it.
 Take care of your geese when the fox breaches.
 Now, farmer men, for hard work! But away with worry.
 The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness.
 Most discensolate "critter"-not a vet hen. but the farmer who loves the old place but whose wife has an in- curable attack of town fever"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18

satchel. a telescope case, a shawl strap and a couple of bundles. MT. Angel stepped aside to let her pass. She got of, dragging her traps after her.
 Dear, dear!" she sputtered T do wish had stayed at home! The idea of an old body like me galivanting of on a summer tour!"
 The conductor impatiently gave the signal to start. Uncle Dave was not spry enough to make flying mount. and he found himself standing In the street with the little old lady, while the car sped on its way. What a shame." she exclaimed, in genuine regret. T have made you miss your car."
 It doesn't matter" said Uncle Dave, gallantly. ''I have time enough. Can I assist you?"
 She looked at him gratefully. She was such a hopeless little body among all the noise and turmoil of the city that Uncle Dave was attracted toward her. When my husband was alive. |" she said. as they made their way to the curb. T never minded travelling in the least. for he always looked after everything 90 carefully"
 She looked about helplessly.
 "I should have taken a carriage. {" she went on. but live SC far out that I thought for once I'd try the street cars"
 Uncle Dave was holding her valisel. He hadn't felt so much like a family man for years and years.
 Could you direct me to the South Haven docks?" she asked.
 A sudden irresistible impulse caugh< Uncle Dave and made him answer:
 T am going there myself. madame; will you do me the honor to accom- psny tne?"
 Half an hour before. the old man wouldn't have thought it possible for him 10 do such a thing Mentally. he said: You sly old sinner, This va cation business will be the ruination of you. sure,-
 The little old lady was delighted: then she looked troubled. I'm afraid you are putting yourself out. she said
 Uncle Dave suddenly remembered that when he met the little old lady he had been in the act of boarding the car she was leaving Now she had caught him in his falsehood. He eItricated himself from the dilemma. however. by a s1iden inspiration If you had stayed on the car and gone around the loop. madame. il would have taken you three blocks nearer the dock To7 see. I had . transfer from the other car However. ue can yak the distance now more easily than ue can wait here
 Uncle Dave felt safe in this delib- crate prevaricztio1- The little old lady looked relieved They walked to the boat. converting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
FAYETTEVILLE.

Special meeting of Waterville Engine Co tonight at eight o'clock.
 Edward La Chance is laid up with a wrenched ankle.
 Edward Smith of Troy, N. Y. has accepted a position as machinist at the Welch Hosiery.
 Regular meeting of Court Pine Hol- low A. o. of F. tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Mir and Mrs John Cookson are visit ing relatives in Bridgeport.
 William Gilbert is sick at hls home on Main street.
 Mrs William Cookson and family have gone for visit to Bridgeport and New York City.
 Advertised letter at the postoft1ce for Mrs Mamie Richanstein, Spring street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
HOW CROPS WERE DOUBLED
Report of Consul Frank VI. Mahin of What Was Accomplished on
 Poor English Land.

Consul Frank ". Mahin. of Noting ham. England, makes the following re- port on experiments recently made in England. showing what liberal fe--iliz- ing will do with naturally poor land in the way of increasing yields:
 Experiments carried out during the past season in this country demonstrate what liberal fertilizing may do with naturally poor clay land. In one case a msnsold field was divided into five plats. one of which was left unmsnured for comparison. while the others re- ceived Is pounds per acre of superphos- phate. with and without nitrogenous manure. The unnsnured plat gave 1za. tons of roots per acre. superphosphste alone raised this yield 10 POI. tons: superphosphste and PA pounds of citrate of soda per are raised the yield hc 27i. tons. supeTphosphste and AS pounds of nitrate raised f 10 54 tons, and superphospha-s and sT2 pounds of nitrate raised it 10 ss tons
 The respective increases due 10 ma turing on the four fertiIized pIats were. therefore. in round figures. .. IA. z1 and zs tons per acre and if The cost of the fertilizers be taken into sroount. the average cost Of the increase in roots vss less than g cents per tou-oonssd- sred a very cheap price 10 ray for man gods in season ros especially favor abe to their Erorh The board Of agriculture estimates the na1eold crop ,f ths oozntry for 1914 g. 1ss. tors pe. scre The yield Of the bes1 plat referred to. g tors per acre uzs therefore 5o1bIs the average
 Ar experice.-zl oz- e-or followed -op of roo-s- wItko1-Ea-E-sE Ehe yield gss q tzsae-s of cats a-d Iyzs4 roz-ss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

A large number of local people have gone to the shore to spend their vaca- tions. Naugatuck is we'll represented at Short Beach, Laurel Beach, Fort Trumbull Beach, Woodmont and Savil Rock.
 The board of warden and burgesses will meet tomorrow night.
 Tomorrow the fire department base ball team will go to Bristol to play the team of that city. On Saturday the fire laddies will cross bats with the Sacred Heart team of Bridgeport. The Sacred Heart team defeated the locals once this season and the game Satur- day should prove interesting.
 St Michaels choir boys left yester- day morning for a trolley trip to Bos- ton. They were accompanied by Choir Master Minor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

T. r. Atwood and family and Mrs Marilla Atwood have gone to Plainville for few weeks stay at the camp grounds.
 The suit of Kelly vs Semple which was to have been argued last evening was withdrawn by Keilty.
 The Rev William Holmes Wal preach in Morris next Sunday in exchange with the Rev F. W. Fletcher.
 Henry Atwood is in town on short business trip.
 Mrs Charles Lockwood and chil- dren have returned from Walnut Beach.
 Mrs Patrick Mckane and daughter of Thomaston were in town yesterday visiting friends.
 Mir and Mrs John l.. Scott are at Block Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs F. S. R. Douglas is home from Walnut Beach for few days.
 Mrs Major Cartor of Newton Heights, accompanied by her two brothers, John and George, left this morning for a months visit with rela- tives and friends in their former home at Lansford. Pa.
 Miss Rhoda Davis is reported on the sick list.
 Mrs William Smith is suffering from quinsy.
 Mrs John Whalen of Thomaston is spending a few days with Mir and Mrs William O'Brien on Main street.
 A supper and entertainment is to he given by the members of St Mary Magdalene's church on Thursday evening, August 10.
 Harold. the young son of George A. Smith of the Watertown road, is con- fined to bis home by illness.
 Miss Nora Falls of Waterbury has taken a position with the Oakville Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
The Judge and the Ass.

One day Curran- the famous Irish ora- tor. vas addressing an English court, when the bray of an ass vas heard out side. and the judge could not resist th. translation of saying: One at a time. Mir. Curran- please" But the good ass gave Curran his chance As the judee summed up. the bray vas heard again, and the great lawyer. jumping up from his seat asked the i1dee- Does not yo1r IoTiship hear . rsnarkshle eekc ln cozrt!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
GHeVe, BiSSet G Holland

Of straw Der acre. With 336 pounds of superphosphate per acre the yield was 34 bushels of oats and 2,350 pounds of straw, and with superphosphate and 112 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre fl bushels of oats and 2,6ss pounds of straw; while superphosphate with PA pounds of nitrate, applied in two dress ings, gave 47 bushels of oats and 3,136 pounds of straw In each case the in- crease in grain and straw is taken as worth, roughly, twice the cost of the fertilizers employed in producing it.
 The board of agricultures estimates of a normal oat crop indicate that the yield of 47 bushels per acre is at least ten bushels beyond the average from ordinary soil"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18

This is very kind of you, sir" said Uncle Dave's new acquaintance. Are you going to South Haven, too?"
 The old fellow thought desperately fast The railway ticket to Lake Geneva was reposing in his inside coat pocket, but he answered, with sharp twinge of conscience: "Yes, I'm start ing on little outing, and l thought I'd run over to South Haven for few days, and then go up to Lake Geneva, perhaps There was a twinkle in his eyes. but the old lady did not see it. Uncle Dave was beginning to think, al. ready, that vacations were not so bad, after all.
 South Haven is a nice quiet place, |" she answered.; that is, when. one gets away from the runaway couples" Uncle Dave looked at her over his spectacles, and she looked at him over hers.
 T see by the papers," he said, that more young folks are going there to get married this year than ever be- fore"
 The old lady smiled "I reckon folks won't take us for elopers," she an- swered. I've been to South Haven every summer since my husband died This year I almost gave up the trip because I dreaded the undertaking of getting there. When one is alone you know, such trips seem so hard for a woman"
 Uncle Dave cast a surreptitious glance again at his companion. She was alone, and he was alone. He liked her sweet old face, and her motherly tones had homeiike ring in them that went straight to the old mans hun gry heart. After all. there was noth- ing to take him to Lake Geneva. Why should he go there, when South Haven attracted him the more?
 Where do you stay in South Ha- ven?' she asked, naively.
 ''Well-ah!-I haven't exactly de- cided," he confessed. in some con- fusion. "To tell the truth, madame, I haven't been there for 30 years. She raised her eyebrows. "The place where I board in South Haven" she said,' lis a dear, old-fashioned, com- fortable house-just the sort for an old lady like me, who doesn't care for fuss and feathers. Perhaps you would like to try il"
 Uncle Dave allowed that he would.
 There's good fishing around there. too," she added, If you like the sport. !" Uncle Dave hadn't caught fish in half century, but he answered, with a sparkle in his eyes: "I'll get some of 'em."
 The vacation. was just beginning, but he felt fully ten years younger. Nobody at the office or in the board ing house heard from Uncle Dave for a month. Then. one day. the old man walked into the wholesale establish ment where he had spent nearly half his life. His step was brisk, his eyes clear. his figure more erect than it had been in a decade. There was a deep tan on his cheeks. and. stranger still. his beard was trimmed short and he wore natty new suit.
 Keep your seat" he remarked to his substitute on the high stool. Keep your seat. sir. I can't stay but a min- ute. I just ran in for word of greet ing. You see. Mrs. Angel and I are packing up. We start tomorrow for California. From there we intend sail- ing for Japan to spend the winter. Oh. yes. enjoyed my vacation Fish, Ing good7 Fine," ... Uncle Dave actually vinked his left
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Two Opinions.

"As a rule" said the fair maid, as she proceeded to run the cards. "wid- ows are selfish. They are always looking out for No. 1.
 "On the contrary" rejoined the elig- ible bachelor, 'I was under the i'm pression they were on the lookout for No. 2. or I. as the case might be- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Hadn't Thoupht About IL.

50 you gwine ter git married?" said Brother Dickey.
 'Yes. suh-I lowed would"
 Well. who's yo lawyer?"
 Lawyer? I don't need no lawyer, 1oes I?"
 Tn de name CT goodness. man." said Brother Dickey, "how in de worl is you swine to get along widout lawyer wen you wants yo' freedom papers?'-At- ianta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
ANOTHER Squeeze in Prices.

We squeeze the price down all for the benefit of our customers, 30 years we have been doing so and to-day we stand first for best goods and lowest prices. The Teas, Coffees, Spices, Ex- tracts and Groceries sold by Us are warranted pure and 25 to 40 per cent cheaper than they can be bought else where.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Social Distinctions

First Robin-0ur neighbors won't speak to us.
 Second Robin-Why not?
 Why. they have a nest made of real curled nsir. while ours is only com- mon straw. Life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Feminine Diplomacy.

"I really cant afford more than one flower on my hat" said the fair GUS toner.
 Very we'll" rejoined the milliner Where will you have it?"
 As I invariably sit next to the wall in church" she answered, "I think I'll have you place 1t on the side next to the congregation. Cincinnati Enquirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Thrifty Girl.

George-Well, it's all of between Sue and me.
 Gersld-Sent you back your heart, did she?
 George-Yes; but she kept my s200 diamond ring.-Chicago Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Auto Erpsriencs

she-Tou kno- this is the first time I've ever been In sn automobile Don't you feel as fl you could keep going on like this forever?
 He-No: I've had too much experi- euce-Jusze
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Plaster Better for the Purpose

Customer - Got thcse "Pillm.n's Popular Pellets' in yet7
 Rural Drug Clerk-Yes: just come this morning.
 Customer-Goud I've been asking for them for a week back
 Rural Drug Clerk-Gosh, didn't s'pose they was good fur tbsts-Phila- delphis Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Only q Brain CeI

CholIy-Therss little n sy mind worth striving for Ia skiz world
 EksiHBzt thst vozlint foo. any. body No oas. ro1Id ever tkf,x cs ioskias thsrs.-Kaasas City D<sys-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Cour-risl Spirits

Billee GOst-T'n sufully torl of rovels
 Nane-te Gost-Dor7t you Esov. our tastes run in the zane Htrary groove. Which do you iai the six bes, eiser- erss-Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
ArthnnH

Who Is the chap over there vho asserts that the rich are getting poorer and the poor richer7~
 That's old spuds: tvo of his daush- ters have just married foreign noble. men -PHcs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18

had an unfailing supply of good wa ter. It gives ad-
 vantages over the
 single form of c1s- tern. The smaller, or receiving cistern, shown at right of cut, takes the water from [ h e roof spouts, where it re- mains until sedi- ment has settled to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
Habit in Heaven.

Spirit-But I thought there wasn't 10 be any work Up hsre7
 St Peter-Oh. that's just 2 New Yorker tearing up the street in front of his mansion, says he wants it home nke.-N. Y Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
How the Coolness Started.

Reggy-I wondah what makes Mrs Fewcash so kind to me recently. She swsks me to walk on the a:enoo every day now.
 Percy-It's your face that does 1t, deah boy.
 Reggy-Do you weally think SO?
 Percy-No doubt about it. bah love! It's the fashion to be attended by bull pup. ye know. and she cawn't afford the real article, don't ye see?-ChicagoS Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
PROF. BAILEY

Re-opens September 20, in Citizens Bank Block, his school for Stage and Ballroom Dancing. Music Hall will remain open for rental to private dance parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-18
FARMANvGARDEN
A GOOD cISTERN PLAN.
Arrangement by Which the Water Supply Is Kept Free from Dirt and
 Cistern More Easily Cleaned.

Ihave had cistern like the one shown ln the cut for IA years and have always
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-22
operate from the Given.clark build.

operate from the Given-Clark build
ing on South Third street, with ex-
tensive warehouse room in Paducah.
Mr.. Will G. Clark will own big
block OF stock, and will in addition
be the general manager here.
The selection of Mr.. Will G. Clark
as general manager of the mann
moth establishment is a good one.
Mr.. Clark was practically raised in
the business, and has worked his
way up from clerk to travelling
salesman, and then to joint propri-
etor, and now becomes one of the
largest stockholders and general
manager Of one Of the largest bust
nesses Of its kind In the country.
As soon as articles of in-orpora-
ton are fled a meeting will be held
and officers elected and business
will begin under the new order
January |. Paducah Daily Sun.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-22
Lowney's eanoles at Dahnke's.


Mr.. Harris Parks, one of the hest
equipped and most influential
young business men Of the many
who have advanced in the business
world through the commercial adj
vantages for which this city has
been noted for many years, tender
ed MS resignation as cashier ot the
First National Bank, which took
place on the first of the month.
Last Monday his successor was
elected at a special meeting of the
directors in the person of Mr.. Wal
ter Howell, who has been serving
in the same capacity for the Bank
of Obion for several months.
Mr.. Howell was reared in
Kenton and bears the most
excellent personal and business
character. He was engaged tor
some time in the Peoples Bank at
Kenton. He is known to some ex-
tent in this city and no doubt will
become very valuable man as his
acquaintance extends. Mr.. Parks
has been connected with the First
National Bank for more than ten
years and very agreeably and ac-
ceptably has he filled the position.
He Is thoroughly acquainted with
every detail Of the work and has
the native ability and accomplish
ments which give him rank among
the best bankers in the country
In cases of emergency he is always
prepared and his judgment Is re-
markably sound. He is altogether
master Of banking and the bank
which secures his services hereafter
will be fortunate in the transaction.
Mr.. Parks resigns on account of i'll
health, or rather tor change and
rest which has been advised to him
BY his physician. We should in
deed be glad if he could find it pos
sible to remain in Union City,
though we understand he thinks
of going to California.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-12-22
The Bazaar.

The Co-workers Circle took pos.
session Of The Commercial business
Office last Friday and Saturday
with their linens and dolls, fancy
work and toys, pies, chickens. pre-
serves, etc. They talked and sold
and sold and talked. There was
something doing every minute and
most of the time the Office was full,
that is, we mean that the quarters
were crowded with shoppers. This
continued for two whole days and
the result was that the organ fund
was increased with net amount of
over sixty dollars and The Com
mercial folks entertained with a
breezy time. The ladies are always
welcome. What sort of place
would the world be without them.
A heavy penalty was imposed upon
the fellow who said that they
couldn't come again. Mrs. M. e.
Edwards informs us that the oven
in which the light pone bread was
baked has been in use for $50 years
or thereabouts. 1t was handed
down from her grandparents.