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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

oHuN put coHe COutSo"f Uosee SoSn' times Sir John moved his limbs, his hand on the arm of the chair and his feet on the hearth rug. with the jerky, half restless energy of the aged which Is not pleasant to see.
 When the servant came 1t was Jack who gave the orders. and the butler listened to them with sort of enthusi- asm. When he had closed the door be- hind him he pulled down his waistcoat with a jerk. and as he walked down. stairs he muttered Thank 'cavenw twice, and wiped away tear from his bibulous eye.
 "what have you been doing with yourself since I'saw youy' inquired Sir John conversationally when the door was closed.
 T have been out to India. merely for the voyage. 1 went with oscaSd, who is out there still after big game"
 Sir John Meredith nodded.
 q like That man." he said. "He is tough. like tough men. He wrote me a letter before he went away. It was the letter of one gentleman to another. Is he going to spend the rest of his life after big gamer"
 Jack laughed.
 Tt seems rather like 1t He is cut out for that sort of life. He is too big for narrow streets and cramped houses"
 And matrimony?"
 'Yes. and matrimony."
 Sir John was leaning forward in his chair, his two withercd hands claspsd on his knees.
 "You know" he said slowly. blink ing at the fire. ''he cared for that girl more than you did. my boy"
 "Yes." answered Jack softly.
 Sir John looked toward him. but he said nothing. Ills attitude was inter- rpgatory. There were q thousand ques- tions In the turn of his head: questions which one gentleman could not ask an- other.
 Jack met lis gaze. They were still wonderfully alike. these two men. though one was in his prime while the other was infrm. On each face there was the stamp of a long drawn silent pride. Each was a type of those naughty co7querOrs who steIse,i. mail clad. on EBeland's shores SD years ago. Form and feature. mind and heart. had been handed down from father to son. as great types are
 -One may have the right feeling and bes,ov it by mistake on the wrong person. said Jack
 Sir Johns fingers were at his lips.
 Yes be s.ii ratber iDdistinctly. "whTie the right person Is waiting for It.
 Jack looked up sharply. as If be either had not heard or did not under stand
 -whTle the right person is waiting for it. repeated Sir John deliberately
 The rixht perso1--
 -Jocelyn Gordou.- explained Sir John. 'Is the risht pe-~0-
 Jsck sh-urxei hIs sboukers aod Iezped h1ck % thef fhe Apii<tt dh not zhf1e upo1 his face So I fo11d out ezxhfsez r711tfs sxetv be ssid -vhes C rps tpo hfe-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20
HOTEL TIP TRUST.

CHat Boys Turn Gifts From Generous
 Patrons Over to Concessionnaire.
 The latest thing in trusts Is the tip trust in New York. By It's operations every tip slipped into the hand of the boy who checks coats and hats in the big hotels and restaurants goes. not to the boy. but into the pocket of con cessionnaire. says the New York Times.
 The hotel boys. 1t appears, are not employed in most instances by the owners of the hotels or the restaurant proprietors. A contractor comes along and offers to pay the hotel so much for the privilege of running the hut racks and the coat rooms. It is he, not the hotel. who employs the boys. and 1t Is he who rakes in the tips presented to the attentive boy by good natured patrons.
 The bow, of course, make something. Ii averages from 60 to @ a week. As the concessionnaire receives nothing from the hotel and as he employs on an average six boys to every big hotel. the amount in tips received by him leaves a considerable profit The meth cd by which the trust works Is this:
 The concessonnaire pays so much to the hotel for the privilege of running the hat racks and the coat room. He employs his own boys. one of whom is appointed secretary. lieutenant or spy. The term varies in various hotels. This secretary. lieutenant or spy has lenth- CT pocket about twelve inches deep and six inches wide. Into this the hotel boy drops the tip given to him by . more or less thoughtless patron
 The secretary, lieutenant or spy makes business of noting every GUS toner as he comes In. If he wears an overcoat he sends a boy to see that 1t Is placed either on the rack or In the coat room The secretary or spy keeps sn eye on each guest and is always ready to send a boy posfhaste when tho guest seems ready to eo He then watches If the person whose hat Is handed to him or whose coat Is helped on hands tip or not When the wis itor has departed the secretary of the concessionnaire fixes a hypnotic eye on the hotel boy. who. conscious of the eye. comes forward and drops the tip Into the leather pocket
 Occasionally theconcessionnaire's leu tenant visits the coat room and helps himself to what hss been dropped into the trsy there by departing euests In the evening the concessionnaIre comes along and esnptIes the leather psrket of his secretary. lieutenant or spy Into bis own pocket At midnight he calls again and rzkes in his shekeisL
 For months the boys osfensibly en- psoyed in the big hotels have been vrfthins under tie yoke of fhhs trut They ay thsf fb<y are coupeIled fo be polite to pstro1s and 10 snfle c bse.- ing upon every gu>st vbo presenn to tben . dIDe or . qnrser. ss1 ss tbg dsaft rsaIly bsnrot ty e e ' .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

V a. aske0 Dy the son m sucn g tone of quiet, filial submission that whole volume could not contain all that 1t said to the old mans proud, unbending heart.
 ''Yes, my boy, do."
 And the last six years were wiped away like evil writing from slate.
 There was no explanation. These two men were not of those who ex- plain themselves and in the warmth of explanation say things which they do not fully mean. The opinions that each had held during the years they had left behind had perhaps been modified on both sides, but neither sought details of the modification. They knew each other now. and each respected the indomitable will of the other.
 They inquired after each others health. They spoke of events of Q common interest. Trifles of everyday occurrence seemed to contain absorb ing details. But 1t Is the everyday occurrence that makes the Nife. It was the putting on of the coals that reconciled these two men.
 "Let me see," said Sir John, "you gave up your rooms before you left England. did you not?"
 "Yes.'
 Jack drew forward his chair and put his feet out toward the fire. It was marvellous how thoroughly at home he seemed to be.
 Then" continued Sir John, "where is your luggageg'
 T left it at the club"
 "Send along for it. Your room is-er quite ready for you. shall be glad if you will make use of 1t as long as you like You will be free to come and go as If you were in your own house"
 Jack nodded with strange twisted little smile, as if he were suffering from cramp in the legs. It was cramp--at the heart.
 Thanks" he said. T should Ike nothing better. Shall I rlng?'
 If you please"
 Jack rang and they waited in the fading daylight without speaking. At
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20
RESTORING GAME BIRDS
Thousands of Golden Pheasants
 Distributed In Illinois.
FINE SPECIMENS FREE TO FARNERs

Nc Price Demanded-ReciDie Only
 Resuired to Give Birds Every Fa-
 cility to Increase and Multiply.
 Prairie State, With Increase of wnd
 Fowl, Will Soon Become sports
 man's Paradise.
 Golden pheasants, high priced birds that are considered rarity on the game preserves of the wealthy in Flu. rope. are being given away In Illinois, says a Bloomington correspondent of the Chicago News. The state game commission, of which Dr. James A. Wheeler, n prominent politician and sportsman, is the head. Is distributing 10000 of the handsome birds. No price Is demanded, the only stipulation being that the recipient give the birds every facility. to increase and multiply and also to see that they do not lack for feed during cold weather.
 Illinois has the distinction of pos sessing the most progressive game commission in the United States. The legislature three years ago passed Q law requiring every hunter to provide himself with license. It costs a resident hunter $1 per year, while the nonresident must give twice that sum, and there is no guarantee that the pur- chaser will find any game. With the stringent game laws there is not much opportunity for the Nimrod, but this will all be changed if the plans of the game commission do not miscarry. The commission Is receiving an annual revenue exceeding $1OO,OOO from the licenses, and this money Is being ap- piled to propagate quail, prairie chick ems, pheasants, geese, turkeys and other game birds.
 During the past year the commission has imported thousands of quail and pheasants, and the breeding pens at the state game preserves in Sangamon county have produced 10000 young pheasants and almost as many quail and other birds. It developed that the quail do not increase rapidly in cap tivity, better success being secured when the eggs laid by the quail were placed under farmyard chickens.
 The pheasants,s however. proved a success, and the commission is now en- gagged In distributing a few pairs of the young birds to all the counties of the state, the deputy game wardens being directed to place the birds with responsible farmers. who will see to 1t that the birds are given every protec- ton. In a few years 1t Is hoped that the birds will be as numerous as quail.
 With the steps being taken to in- crease the number of quail and prairie chickens the game shooting in the next few years promises to be the finest in the United States. A half century ago the prairies of Illinois were alive with game of all kinds. but the heavy set clement by farmers and the lack of ad- equate protection almost made the va rious breeds extinct. Now 1t iis hbpell to restore the feathered tribe in ther old time number. and the work of the Illinois commission Is attracting atten- tion from all over the Union. Branch preserves are to be inaugurated in vari- ous sections to promote the propaga- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

Later he successively became lieuteA- ant-general of the army and preal-s dent of the United States. His es- tate was valued at $SO0,00O, which was an immense fortune in thOse times.
 H. s. C.. J. M. H. c. and J. H.. who inquire about the government land open for settlement in Okla homa. are advised to get from tho department of the interior, Washing ton, the desired information. A minimum price of $5 an acre has been put on this land, which will De sold under sealed bids to the highest bidder. Only qualifled homestead entrymen can buy the lands. Agri- cultural land in adjacent settled country is selling fromf$10 to $S0 an acre.
 E. C.-Please reprint formula for rheumatic liniment which saw in your column about a veal ago. but which l cannot now find
 A. Olive oil. spirits of camphor and chloroform, each two ounces: sassafras oil, one teaspoon. First add the oil of sassafras to the olive oil, then the spirits of camphor. and shake we'll before putting in the chloroform. Keep well coYked, as the chloroform evaporates If left open. Shake before using and apply three or four times. daily, rubbing 1t well. and always toward the body.
 c. G. B.-When and how did the expression Uncle Sam" originate? (2) How many words are there In the Swedish. German, French and Eng fish languages respectively?
 A. The name is said to have orig mated after tho last declaration of war with England from the fact that contractors purchasing supplies for the army used their initials "E. A." (Elbert Anderson) and "U. S." (Un- cle Samuel Wllson). It started as joke among the workmen (2) The best English dictionaries contain about 125.000 words. many of which are obsolete. cannot say as to other languages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20
A FARM NIGHTMARE.
"Old Oeken Bucket" and Work It Ens tails Upon Poor Farm Woman.

A farm woman fin Pennsylvania once said to me, II never hear any one sing The old Oakcn Bucket without n shudder" For fifteen years she had done the cooking and wash ing for family of six with no other water supply than what she had hauled out of we'll nearly thirty feet deep by means of a bucket. Baths in the winter were almost out of the EIuesti66w and even in the st7Ihn}r they were regarded as m occasion of more than ordinary importance for which preparations had to be made hours ahead of the great event. A cubic foot of water weighs sixty-two and half pounds and in all these years the number of tons this woman had lifted had made poetic Illusions to ''ironbound and ''moss-covered" buck cts good, deal like saying rope" to man about to be hanged.
 There are half dozen go6sl ways of installing water in farmhouse. Of course. we assume that there Is q well, brook or spring somewhere near. A supply of water. of course. Is sine qua non. Perhaps the cheap est and most satisfactory way to ob- tain a supply of water Is to dam up brook or pring that is higher than the house. and let water come In by gravity. The cost of this. aside from the labor. Is largely n matter of pip ing. Three quarter inch galvanized Iron pipe at ten cents foot. really makes the principal cost. The oppor- tunity to do this Is very rare. howev- CT. Another very simple way Is by means of pump in the kitchen or cellar or even at the well hy which water may lp forced into the attic, and preserved for future needs. in . copper-lined tank from which the feeti-pipe can be connected with the kitchen sink Of course. this Will mean pumping to get the water Into the tank. but with double acting lever pump. costing about eight dol. lars. the work is not at all heavy. Ten minutes pumping a day will fnr- nish an adequate supply for the days use. unless unusually heavy demands occur. There Is some objection. how ever. to the tank in the attic. IL Is In danger of freezing in the winter. 1t often becomes quite warm In the summer. and the weight of tank full of water will some times crack the ceiling and the side walls of the rooms over which 1t Is built. In spite of these objections. however. such an arrangement is generally satisfactory, and Is used in thousands of farm houses all over the United States Farming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20
Sons ss the c.ssse Tran.

 The dnN hsnss thick upon the tran. And the hoofs and horns are clashfns. while on at the side through the chap parai The men and the sfr.ys % crashins. But in right sood cheer the cowboy singS For the work of the fall is ending. And then It's ridc for the cd home ranch Where . mad loves fighs 10 tending. Then it's erack. crack. crack
 On the besf steers back. And it's run. you slow foot devf,i For I'm soon to turn back
 Where. through the black Love's lamp gieams along the level i. He's trsfied them far OCT the. f>nesseus ranGe.
 Has this might os the sssdle Ieash<r: He has risked sis life fuf the vfld stan- p~ts
 Ani has bresssd su kfnds of v>.sher. But nov fs tks end of the trsf1 in c6wSl And the hcufs a vfnrs ere sIIppsnr. Fo< It-s tsek ts the hone and fhs o-iy wssn shs s~rm..rs O, K,s ss. sss- rtng
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

The Evening Dem0crzt is the peoples paper Tke price fs 1c a copT. lie a veek. 43c a month. es . rear, by n2Ii or c.fT1er-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

O. H.-whst will remsve super fuous hair % it vfli not e me bzeky (zD What did George Washington do for . living.
 A. Electrical treatment is the best means. ti) Tn his early life At the age of 90 he inherited Mount Vernon. afservards tAking part in Freach and Indian varn At 3s he narrsed a.d ssftlef 0wn oa his p1a11afioo- b1t vas n0t pofUltte1 e sn5y tns h1nreg n1s e . Dannesf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20
By HENRY SETON MERRIMAN
Author of "The Sowers" "Roden's Corner" From
 One Generation to Another" Etc. -

copyrisht. 1894. by HARPER C BRorHzRs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

M. H.-When one writes short story or a book and does not have it copyrighted. Is she allowed to sell 1t to more than one publisher, About how much is usually paid per col umn for short stories. and how much for a 200 page book,
 A. When an author sells a story or a book 1t is not hers to sell again. whether copyrighted or not Short stories are worth ss and upwards Authors of books are usually paid by a royalty on each copy sold. gen. erally 10 or IS cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-20

J. Mcc.-Please print the names of the electoral commission which de- ciued the Hayes-Tilden election!
 A. Justices of the Supreme Court Nathan Clifford. s. F. Miller. s. J. Field. William Strong. J. P. Bradley: Senators Edmunds. c. P. Morton. F. T. FrelInghysen. T. E. Bayard. A. C. Thurman: Representatives Henry B. Paine. Eppa Hunton. J. c. Abbot. ]. A. Garfield. George F. Hoar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
MEMS AND DOCS WAYS.
Times WheE They ara Much Along
 Similar Lines.

Times WheE They ara Much Along
 Similar Lines.
 Tn some respects" said a past grand ranger of a secret society to a Provi- things so well as dogs. I don't refer to barking or running. of course: I mean that they are not up to the canine standard when they are doing their quently noticed meeting between couple of dogs that are not on friendly terms.
 Either they have auarreled or they are strangers themselves and do not care to be introduced to one another. It is evidently the play of each to make other is in the neighborhood. and they act the part to perfection
 "The first dog to pause stands mo- tionless. bristles up and tail rigid, and gazes hxedly toward the west. The second dog, few feet away goes through the same performance. with his nose pointed due east. If either spoke there would be mix but finally relax and trot off in opposite directions they apparently haven't seen
 Again and again I've watched two men attempt that sort of thing, and they invariably fall down. Perhaps they have parted in anger, or there's any rate. although like the dogs. each is painfully conscious of the presence of the other. each is endeavoring to convey the impression that he isn't aware the other is in the room. But, unlike the dogs, they can't keep their eyes fastened on space with a glassy stare. The temptation to follow one another's movements is too strong to be overcome. They glance sideways and behind them, and in the end their eyes will come together with a crash as sure as fate They may avoid one another but the game they put up doesn't work"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26

simmered steadily for twenty minutes. Serve these dumplings as a garnish round the edge of the meat platter, dropping pinch of chopped parsley on top of each.
 For the rice have ready a large ket- tie of boiling salted water. Wash thor oughly one pint of rice. rubbing 1t that all the fine dust may be removed. Drain and drop 1t into the kettle, cover that it may be brought quickly to a boil then keep at a galloping boil until the grains feel tender when rubbed be- tween thumb and fingers Drain and stand over hot water or in the open oven for a few L-inutes to dry. Cooked in this way it will be light sand fluffy with every grain distinct
 Allow one round large sweet red pepper for each guest. Cut out the stem end and carefully remove all seeds and white veins. Make one cupfui and d quarter of white sauce; season highly with salt and pepper and stir into 1t one cupful and a half of corn pulp scraped from the raw ears and season highly with salt and pepper. Fill the pepper boats with this mixture. Mix together a scant cupful of fine, dry bread crumbs and two tablespoonfuls of melted butter. spread over the top of each filled pepper. Bake in mod crate oven for three quarters of an hour. This dish may be served plain or with a tomato sauce.
 From eight firm round tomatoes re- move the stem end and carefully scrape out all the seeds and soft pulp. Fill with washed and dried watercress or other salad green mixed with a French dressing; this will need eight table spoonfuls of olive oil. one teaspoonful of salt, one half teaspoonful of pepper and two tablespoonful of plain or tar ragon vinegar. Arrange each finished tomato on a blanched lettuce leaf and with the crackers and cheese pass a small bowl of mayonnaise or a second supply of the plain dressing.
 of milk scalded in a double boiler. To this add two scant tablespoonfuls of flour mixed to a paste with a little cold milk; cover and cook for half an hour. Add four eggs beaten with one cupful and a half of sugar; stir until thickened then strain and chill When cold add three oupfuls of good cream and one tablespoonful of vanilla or other flavoring and freeze. In serving add to each plate a spoonful of freshly salted pop corn. The combina- tion will prove very good indeed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-26
A CORN DINNER
corneIia c. Bedford.

At this season when fresh green corn is at its best a dinner in which | corn in various forms Is prominent may be a novelty; incidentally 1t will prove most savory
 Cream of Corn Soup
 Chicken Fricassee Corn DumpIings Boiled Rice Corn in Pepper Boats Stuffed tomato salad
 Waters Cheese Ice Cream with Salted Pop Corn Coffee
 To prepare this dinner for a party of eight take for the first course one pint of pulp scraped from raw ears of corn. Score each ear with a sharp knife then with the back of the blade press out | the pulp. leaving the indigestib1e hulls on the cob. Scala quart of milk in a double boiler. Rub together two Lscant table spoonfuls of butter and Drop this lump of paste into the hot milk and stir very gently until 1t dis solves and thickens the milk. Add the corn, one very thin slice of white on- ion, one teaspoonful of salt and one third of a teaspoonfuI of white pepper | and simmer for ten minutes. Press through a sieve and return to the fire | to keep hot adding more seasoning if required. Whip half cupful of thick
 
 ! serving drop a spoonful in each dish of soup. With this serve grisini- bread sticks-or the small cracker sticks.
 One large fowl or two smaller ones will be needed for the frtcassee. After singeing clean and disjoint them; if quite fat discard such pieces as are detachable also as much loose skin as can be pulled off. Put the pieces of ta ar. aTuk fhe back then the neck, legs, second joints, wings and the tender breast pieces on top. Pour over sufficient boiling water to half cover, add a small teaspoonful of salt, cover and simmer g>&ty until | the meat is very tender This will take from two to four hours. according to the age and tenderness of the fowl; this cooking may be done half day or so in advance if more convenient. When the meat parts readily from the bones l set aside long enough for the fat to rise then skim it of, else the gravy may be too greasy. Have ready flour | and water paste. allowing one table spoonful of flour for each half pint of liquid The clear broth may be used alone or an equal quantity of milk may be mixed with 1t. When the broth 1 boils pour in quickly the flour paste and stir until the gravy is smoothly ] tHINhCH6u nave AtdoJ f bASSNAt NCNoh made by mixing together a pint of flour. half teaspoonful of salt and two scant teaspoonfuls of baking pow der; into this rub two scant table | spoonfuls of butter and mix to a rather stifr paste with sweet milk. From some green corn which has been previously boiled for five minutes cut of sufficient to make a cupfuL Roll the dough out quite thin and cut in four inch rounds. On each place a spoonful of the corn, a seasoning of salt and pepper and a bit of butter the size of a bean. Draw the dough up round this filling, pinch well together and lay. smooth side up permost, on greased plate. Steam for about twenty minutes; or, after ar ranging the meat in the hot gravy, the dumplings may be laid on top, the ket- tle tightly covered and the contents