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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

assembled newspaper men that he regarded the cruise as purely an American affair, and one on which Japan had no need and no right to comment The whole tone of his inter- view was most friendly and cordial, says a Washington writer. He point ed out the reasons for this country and Japan continuing on friendly basis and the reasons against their be- ing anything but friendly. MT Ta- kahira has served in this country be- fore. He knows American ways and the position of the newspapers as disseminators, if not moulders of pub 1ic opinion. His statement was pre- pared in writing so that there could be no mistake about it and truly as q friendly statement, it left noth- ing to be desired. No secret is made BOW of the fact that the relations be-. tween Japan and the United States have been severely strained by the jingo element in both countries The governments of the two countries have always desired to be friendly. It is said now that the points of diff ference are nearing an adjustment. Ambassador Takahira has been sent to aid in the agreement, and it is the duty of all good American citizens to help him and to help their own gov ernment in every possible way. There is perhaps an irreconcilable differ
 ence between the white and the vel low race. This in the course of time is likely to break out into open con- flict. But the time of collision is. not necessarily in sight by many years, and while the Japanese may have their opinion of us and we may have our opinion of them, the easiest way to adjust differences is to take the new ambassadors statement of friendship at its face value, and let the future take care of itself. Mean-- while of course proper naval pro- visions are not out of order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

The new ship subsidy bill provides that the postmaster general shal. pay for ocean mail service in vessels of the second class on routes to South America, the Philippines, Japan, China and Australia. at the rate of S4 per outward mile, which is the rate now paid to vessels of the first class. Thus a steamship of less than 1000 ton for n voyage to Hong Kong, China. would receive q subsidy of S29.36o for the distance from san Francisco to Hong Kong is 7,340 miles. It requires 21 days to Hong Kong. TT about 50 days for the round trip. including the time occupied in loading. Thus suchia steamship can make six such voyages and would re- ceive subsidy each year of S1I6,- 160, which would be large interest on the money invested above the profit from freight and passengers. Why Is Uncle sam to add to the profits of steamship companies which are un- doubtedly paying well, or would dis continue the business: Why do the republican politicians push this bill to pay ship subsidies unless they are directly interested by contributions from the steamship combine for their campaign expenses!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
TRAINING TO ESCAPE COLDS.
Took Warning From Previous Experi-
 ence. and Family Kept We'll.

One winter a family of three chil- dren under ten years was subject to almost constant colds. In fact they did not regain normal condition un- til well into the spring. The father and mother determined the following winter to made a different record.
 Under the advice of their physician the youngsters were undressed every night before bedtime and allowed to romp for few minutes in the room with their skins exposed to the air. They enjoyed the frolic and were sorry when the time had elapsed and they were obliged to be tucked away. Previous to this. however, each was given a brisk rub with a bath towel, the face, heads and throa. of each was bathed carefully in cold water, and pajamas of outing flannel were donned.
 The beds were good mattresses without pillows, with enough flannel blankets to keep them warm. The windows in each room were down at the top and up from the sill, yet so arranged that the storms did not beat in.
 Each child was taught to take a drink of cold water as soon as he was down stairs in the morning and the last thing at night. In all possible weather they were out doors more or less in the day time, hardly missing a half dozen days all through the winter. of course being properly pro- tected.
 None of the children had a sign of a cold all winter, while during the previous year they were under the doctors care. one or more at time, from October to April. The mother who had followed in the main a simi- lar regime also had perfect freedom from colds Of course a proper diet must accompany this outdoor activity cultivation of the skin and freedom from bad air, to secure like results
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
THE GaRGLISG SEASON.

Get out your best gargle now and keep your throat in good shape Slaughter the microbes. Learn to gargle from the opera singer. the most sensitive of mortsls and the highest priced. Each prima donna has her spray. each tenor. baritone and bzsso-profundo his throat wash Famous scientists have invented gargles to At every kind of volcs, and the success of an artist not infre- quently depends solely upon the cor rect or incorrect use Of this vocal aid. It is a serious question whether Sig nor SoITini sings as divineIY on corn sd beef and cabbage as on reed birds on spaghetti as on esnvzsbeek
 Singers do not give away their secrets of the voice I know. how ever. that some of the tenors and pFima donnas use an astrinEsnt ezr- rie whenever their vocal cords be- come % rslsxed that very high nots< are dIHeuIt to emit One famous lit- tie tenor used cold tea that had drawn a long time Such a gzrgls thouEh. does not improve the qasl- fty of the voies. evsa n IL does raise the pitch tsnporsriiy.-N '. Prssz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

delicate mutability of shade, their pliancy and freshness. Expose your face to the aerial floods that sweep the heavens, ''inhale great draughts of space," wonder, wonder at the winds unwearied activity. Pile note on note the infinite music that flows increasingly to your soul from the tactual sonorities of thousand branches and tumbling waters. How can the world be shriveled when this most profound emotional sense, touch, Is faithful to its service? I am sure that if a fairy bade me choose be- tween the sense of sight and that of touch. would not part with the warm, endearing contact of human hands or the wealth of form, the nobility and fullness that press into my palms-Helen Keller in the Gen. tury. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

The democratic members of the house committee on banking and cur rency have agreed to support no fin- ancial bill except that offered by Re- presentative John Sharp Williams, the democratic leader in the house. This will serve to conplicate still fur ther the financial situation in the house. although the republican lead CTS still profess their ability to crowd through the Aldrich bill when it comes from the senate. There ars some indications. however. that the Aldrieh bill will be a much better measure when it comes from the sen- ate than il was when it came from Mir Aldrieh's committee. Senator Johnston of Alabama made a speech this week in which he advocated the adoption of an amendment requiring the country banks 10 keep two-thirds of their legal reserves in their own vaults, one half in gold or legal mon- ey. the other half to be the same. or else in the securities stipulated in section 2 Of the Aldrich bill as the basis for emergency currency Mfr AIdrfch. who is anxious to secure all the democratic support possible for his bill, has siznifed his willingness to accept Senator JOhnston-s amend ment and thus new senator seems likely to break all previous records by getting an amendment he offers to an important legislative measure adopted during his first year in the senate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
POLITICAL FACTIONS.
John Sharp. Williams Quotes Poetry
 .- in the House.

During the clash between the two democratic members from Hudson county. New Jersey, in the house of representatives. over the relative fit ness and availability of William J. Bryan to be the nominee for presi- dent, the republicans laughed at the lack of democratic unity. This aroused John Sharp Williams, the always ready and alert democratic leader. who said:
 While I of course regret that all democrats do not always express ex- actly the same ideas under the same circumstances, l thought perhaps 1t would be well to emphasize before the country just at this moment the req son why the republicans here are generally united-outwardly. at any rate-notwithstanding the fact that now and then one of them arises in his place and serves notice that if somebody does not get out of the way he is going to be run over l cannot express that idea any better than by reading little piece of poetry that was produced in the Chicago Rec0rd-Herald, and of which emphatically. l am not the author. do not wish to be charged with all the doggerel put in the Congression- al Record. It is entitled Uncle Joe's Psalm Of Life and it reads as fol- lows:
 Tell me not, oh, fellow members.
 That We ought to put on steam. Let the flame die down to embers
 While we sit around and dream. Say revision to your sorrow!
 Let us fritter time away.
 Acting so that each tomorrow
 Finds us where we are to-day. Talk is cheap. and time is feetin',
 Let the foolish public rave:
 It's enough that we keep meetin'.
 And most gener'ly behave.
 Though our critics would remind us
 How to make our lives sublime, Let us act so they may find us
 DOln' nothin' all the time.
 While the highest aim is to pro duce unanimity in ''doin' rnthin' all the time" the method of procuring that iInanimity is asserted m the last verse of the Psalm" which has, am sure. received the approval of ihe speaker. and. for all know was written by him. listen to this last verse. have no rod or authority. but Uncle Joe" may have one. At any rate the author of these fines which. if not poetry. might be verse thinks 30. for be says. If hy chance a foolish brother
 should rebel or make a Kick Trust your Uncle Joe" to smother
 His ambitions mighty quick
 The paIpahIe hit at the rival Iepu5- Htan factions and the standpat policy of tbe republicans in congress found no rep1hIicsn with ready wit enough to reply to t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
PREDICTS A LATE SPRING.
Derby Weather Prophet Makes Dis
 couraging ProZnostieations.

The East Side weather prophet sends out his predictions for the coming spring. promising a cold one but an earlier one than last year, which. he says. did not begin until Iune Is. He saYs: According 10 an signs. the coming spring will be A late one. but not so bad as last sprirg wss when there was no steady warm weather until June Is. The winter will continue until about the first of April. March will be an uu- usuaTIv cold month for the season. uith two snow storms and a few mornings with the temperature down to : or 10 degrees above zero. There is to ba ore frsshst in March. The first nsrt of March Is to be very cold and zero temperature will probably ts resshsd- March will not De % windy as April. for April Eill break an records for high winds. and they ufIT mostly cone from the Uest and rorfbuest- IL is impossible 10 pre- dicf at the present when good spring sesfhsr viii arrive. but it will be st tesst a month earlier than lass srfnx
 he prophet requests that the date kf thess predictions be kept in mind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
HEARD IN PASSING.

Champ Clark is of the opinion that he would make a pretty good speaker for the next democratic house.
 The sultan of Turkey seems to have heard and fully appreciated the story about letting the other man walk the floor.
 Leslie Nj. Shaw says he favors J. P. Morgan for the presidency. But it is understood that this is distinctly d second choice with Mir Shaw.
 The voyage of the battleship squad ron so far has been great success. But the public is just as much in the dark d ever about why it was originally decided on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
THURSDAY, FEB 27, 1908.
feb. 27 In bistory.

l795-General Francis Marion, Revolution ary hero of South Carolina, died; born l7S2 ~e-y-~-z 5 r.. g.st.c, 1s07-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet, born in Portland Me; died 1882 lS10-John Gibbs Gilbert. American actor, born in Boston: died there 1889. 1S30-Elas Hicks, founder of the so called Hicksite Quakers, died at Jericho, N. T.: born 174S
 1S5s-Philip Barton Key killed in Washing ton city by Hon. (since GeneraD Daniel E. Sickles -... 1903-Dr. Richard Gordon Gatling, inventor of the famous machine gun bearing his name, died in New York city; born ISIS. s...% ... 2, 19oS-Psofessor Samuel Pierpont- Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian institu- ton and a scientist of worldwide repu- tation, died at Aiken S. C.: born 1854
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
Baron Kozoro Takshra

Baron Koz0ro Takshira has re- turned to this country as amhass- dor from Japan He sHceessis Nv AoEI uhs vhIe an estiusble g-atle- man did not altogether St the psi t5oz fa washI1zto1- The new amhss- sador rszrhes Washington just as the hat-7rship s4u4dr0z is on the last s-rsfeh of fts Fszrrey to the Paeife coas4 and the first thing thst he 6d oa zzdzzg rss fo sxplaia tO the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

If Hetty Green ever had any thought of earning an honest dollar as a fourth class postmistress, she might as we'll realize right now that she has spoiled all her chances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

It is stated that the Nevada legis- lature is going to kill prize fighting. It is kind of the legislature to help out the crooked fighters who have been doing their best to kill it for several years past.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
"He done his damned'st; :
 Anln annll .1n no more. :.

AlgeIS cOUIU UO .HU HUIc'
 -Epitaph on a western neaastone
 This might not appeal to all as the words of Mark Anthony over the body of Caesar, later over the body Of his foe Brutus. when he said: His life was gentle and the clements so mix'd in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN" To his neighbors he realized his ideals. He discharged his duties to the satisfaction Of his fellow citizens.
 In presenting Browns Quicktire Charcoal we sought the. same ends. The generous patronage has, s,convinced us it has been appreciated 1sE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
PROFOUND EMOTIONAL SENSE

Hold Jut your hands to fseI the Iuxufy of the sanbeamA Press the soft blossoms against your cheek. and snrsr fhsir gracss of form. theIr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
WAAAA..u.A r.4lx4 1a4.a4.II.

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 H-Cor South Main and Grand sta. 6--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl 6-Cor Bridge and Magili sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 S-Euclid and Roseland avenueA l2---Rogers & Bro. (P) 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stA. 14--Cor East Main and. Wolcott sta l5-Cor High and Walnut streets. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor North Elm. kingsbu-y sta 23--Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co. tP) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sta. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. S4-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn. R. & L. Co car house lPl 36--Waterbury Brass Go. (P) 37--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta. i3-New England Watch Co. (P) 46--Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go (Py 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P) 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sta. 6l-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sta. 5S-W'bury Clock Go, case f'ty. (Pp 54-Rose Hill house.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57--Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 6s--Cor Luke street and SyIan ave. e2-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st 72--Cor West Main and Willow sts. 12-Cor N Willow ct and Hillside sy, 74-Cor Johnson and Wateryille sta 142-Wolcott st above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sta 173-Poli's theater.
 21z-The Piatt Bros. q Co. fpl 215-Shoe Hardware Co, fPl 2l4-W'bury Clock mvt. factory fp, f1e-Cor Cherry and North Elm ats 151-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts 253-Farm street. cor St Paul. 154-Cor Etna and North Main sta Stl-yune Cooke and N. Main sta zoe-Cor Aoooft and Phoenix ayea ZI2-Grove. Central and Holmes ay. Sll-S. N. E. Tel Co building lpl 3l2-Cor Bank and Meadow sta Sls-handolph q Cloves. (Pl slt-Plume & Atwood (P) sI5-American Ring co. ip, 316-Electric Light Station ID s1s-Hoimes. Booth & Haydens ID. s2l--Cor Bank and Washinrton s s22-Cor Green and N. Leonsra s,. 31s-cor wssh'ton ave Portlsna sf s14--Cor Charles and Porter sfs 12s-Cor Lafayette. Washington ax s21-Riyerside Park. near brewery. s7i-City Lumber aud Coal Co. (Pl tl2--Traey Brox (P)
 t23-Cor Clay and Min sts. t32-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts. t5l-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co. fPt sT7-cor Baldwin and Wshinaton sts ss7-CoF Baldwin and Bye sfa. 742-Cor Ridgewooo snd w'vills stx
 tPl Private
 e1GNAIs.
 |. oae stroks calls superintendent n
 the City hall.
 l-i. Two strokes. Ire out, recall. l-l-1. Three strokes 11 n D. m i-i-i-l-l-1-i-1-1-1. Ten strokea
 quick will indicate a general alarm
 amA wf11 call fha .msf~. eo-ra frfa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:
Tonight and Tomorro'

Sun sets 5:46 rises 6:31. Moon rises 4:23 a. m. Moons age. 26 days. 7:30 p. m, moon in conjunction with Uranus, passing the planet from west to east. p. m planet Venus at ascending node, crossing suns path upward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

Trains Leave Bank Street Station e
 Foilows: FOR HRIDcEP saT AND NEW YORK -sM eoa s.sn. tl.i4 a m, s:s2. s.i1; ssii fsp D n-g sandsyk 7sA Sos uL. xok arsJsik AND NEW HAvEs- fsa s:iA Tsa s.IA D .. susaayn las roR w1TERTowNSsa s.n. uas a FOR THoMksToS. ToRRIyGToF AND WINSTED-Essa e-A rasiA e R. EA ets th 2 ni ssstsyh ssH . n; tslgRn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
Railroad Time Table. IN EFFECT JANUARY 5. 1oos.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION. Trains Leave West Main Street Sta

ton as Follows; FOR BRIp0EPoRT AND NEW YORK
 e:H f:A li so7 a m- a:ti. e:o7 p. m FOR AnSOTIA AND NEW HAVEN
 e:4 fA llsT 70 AnsoniaI m; s'aL ToR wkrERTows-s.a. s:s nla a-;
 e.ft fos D u-
 FoR THoNlsToN. ToERINoToN AND
 wINSTED e.g1. es2s. fe:@ . m; Sss5.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains Le.ve West Main Street sta-
 ton as Follows:
 FOE HARTFORD. sPRrcFIELD, wTrr LIhAETIg scEsLEk PRovf- fsN sss1 gtc HsrrfcreD q EL n.ix 1.fA fN E- 70 Hartfcrd sn1 sprtzxGsl1l ToR pANBuRY-s8 . 1i saA 1zg ros PouezxEErsu-ssansszpn
 Sunday Trains.
 FOR BEfsToL-<CS1.seeaF wta N1b1rnss traf.f1-F& sse1N . EL. f-E sssu eu ue1sseasss fsr ss-a.ss%sx wo-s%s..r. s.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
Sunday Trains.

DUBLIN STREET STATION. ros NxzrDEr AND upDLETovs- ~. a EHzn Ec uLEy
 Gen ssFs A@Sera. Pnss An
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27
sleNALs

|. Oae stroks calls superintendent ta
 the City hall.
 l-i. Two strokes. Ire out, recall. l-l-1. Three strokes 11 n D. m t-i-i-l-l-1-i-1-1.1. Ten strokea
 quick will Indicate . general alarm
 and will call the entire fores lntss
 sarviee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-27

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-03-20
Good Eve. cuohuilllnl

Who can set bounds to the soaring
Imagination of the Celt? An enthusi-
astic New Yorker recently watching a
game of hurling-which resembles la
crosse-between stalwart teams, was
moved to ask President Conway of the
Irish Athletic association how far a
good man could drive the ball.
well, I'll tell you," responded Mr..
Conway, with twinkle in his eye that
contradicted his serious speech. "In
the good old days when Cuchuillin was
champion of Ireland, the king and all
the nobility were assembled at the
great games of Tailtin. Cuchuillin
struck up hurley ball into the sky,
and then walked off to his pavilion and
took a drink of potheen, and strolled
back to the spot in good time to catch
the ball on his urley."-Harpor's
Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-03-20
"sINNER" CAN COME AGAIN.
Thlef's Visit Resulted in Nice Margin
of Profit to Farmer.

If there are any more chicken
thieves like the one who entered his
hennery three weeks ago, Thomas In
graham of Park Mills, N. Y, will glad
ly furnish chart of the grounds and
guarantee to tie up the dog. A few
mornings ago Mr.. Ingraham entered
the hennery, and to his amazement
found a dozen fowls in place of the
ones that he had missed after the
visit of the thief. He also found hang
ing to a nail in the building scrawl
which said: Mister Farmer, / was
wicked when l stole them chicks of
you, but wringed their necks when
hooked 'em from the roost, so could
not put 'em back. Am awful sorry
done it, and will prove what l say by
bringing you other chickens which I
never stole. Them 1 took were COM
mon chicks, these are blooded. Never
will steal any more. Sinner" With
such a conscience, the sinners resolu-
tion is evidence of good business judg-
ment, for Mr.. Ingraham says the
fowls he received are worth at least
twice as much as the ones whose
necks were "wringed" when they
were hooked"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-03-20
Surely a No.Aceount poq.

A man in Missouri recently sued a
railway company for damages for
the death of hound killed on the
track, says the Youths Companion.
The company defended itself upon
the following points:
Said dog was chasing rabbit up
defendants tracks in violation of the
game laws.
Said rabbit lived on defendants
right of way, and was therefore the
property of the defendant.
Plaintiffs dog was a trespasser,
and was hunting defendants property
without permission.
Said deceased was not much of a
dog, anyhow, or it could easily have
kept out of the way of defendants S
trains.
And having fully answered, defend
ant prays to be discharged.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1908-03-20
COWS FOR THE DAIRY.
Select the Breed Which Will Produce
Kind of Milk You Want.

Before the dairyman can be success
full in either branch he must draw the
line between the breeds that excel in
the yield of milk and those that give
milk rich in cream. The first thing
the scientific dairyman does is to Sc
lect the breed for the purpose he may
have in view. The next will be to
feed in such manner as to secure
the largest yield of either milk or but
ter in proportion to the cost of food
and the cost of food depends upon the
adaptability for conversion into the
ingredients entering into the compo-
sition of milk.
1t is a well established fact among
those who combine breeding with
dairying that after a COW has raised
two or three calves her value as
breeder may be pretty accurately de-
termined and she has also arrived at
the age of best service in the dairy
and as a calf producer. The heifer
is not the best mother, usually, but i'm
proves in maternal qualities as she ap-
proaches maturity. 1t is therefore very
uncertain in results to turn the heifer
off because she does not with her first
calf equal the old COW in her produce.
1t Is also bad management to turn
the old COW off because she is old,
when she has proven a valuable dairy
animal and breeder of excellent calves.
Many an old cow has produced a calf
that would sell for three or four
times what the old COW would sell for.
The old cow, says Agricultural
Epitomist, is often worth more to
retain as producer of both calves and
milk than to exchange for the uncer-
tainties of young animal. There is
no rule by which the age of a COW
will determine the end of her period
of usefulness. Some COWS remain
strong and vigorous up to is years old,
while others indicate age and decline
at ten. Judge closely and accurate.
ly on the value of the old reliable
COW, remembering that good cows are
scarce and that it Is much easier to
get rid of a good cow than to either
buy or breed one.