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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

These are. days of national and in ternational co-operation. Governors of every state in the Union are plan ming to preserve forests, to improve water ways, and to protect natural resources. National business. civic
 industrial and charitable bodies meet annually to improve conditions. The nations of the world join in fight ing he Great White Plague and hold a congress and exhibit in Washing ton. Worlds fairs. and expositions arc binding the countries of the globe into closer union. And now Europe and America are planning to meet in Washington in 1910 and dis
 cuss means and methods to stop the making of criminals. This meeting of the International Prison congress has he backing of Secretary Root. who has asked Congress for so, 900 to aid in showing the foreign dele gates what this country has accom- plished in improved methods Of deal ing with crime, especially in the di- rectiOn Of juvenile courts. probation, child saving and other reformatOry agencies. This 1910 meeting will he the eighth since its organization in 1871 when Congress passed a reso- lution authorizing President Grant to send a commissioner abroad to sp- cure the cooperation of European governments in the prevention and treatment of crime. E. C. Wines. the distinguished penolOgist, was ap- pointed first commissioner from the United States Since that first meet ing in London. other congresses have met in Stockholm. Rome. & Petersburg. Paris. Brussels and Bud apest They have studied criminal law environment. heredity, alcohol ism. administration of courts, treat ment of offenders. criminal labor, international comity, and interna-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
MAGNESIA PRESERVES TEETH.
Some Useful Hints for Protecting
 Enamel and Preventing Decay.

One who has tried the experiment says that if the teeth are thoroughly brushed at night the last thing oe- fore retiring and piece of maGnesla the size of a filbert taken into the mouth and cheWed so as to bring II in contact with all of the teeth at all points it will prove of great ad- vantage.
 The magnesia not only cCrrects the acidity of the mouth, but forms by some chemical action not fully un- derstood a coating over the enamel, which remains over night and pro tects the teeth, from any injury from the stomach acids. It also assists in preventing the recession of the gums, which is such an unpleasant trouble.
 Brushing the teeth with a six part solution of diOXide of hydrogen is eX- tremely advantageous. A few drops of myrrh used daily to brush the teeth is an old and favorite corrective of bad breath and decay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
THE FARMERS OF GERMANY.

The need of revenue doubtless in spired the thought that developed the heavy duty on imported grain, four and other human foOdstuffs. It met with response on the part of that large portion of the people engaged in agriculture. Here is may be re- marked that farm owners in Ger many, as class. differ in politics and social influence from similar classes in other countries. and in particular is the difference marked as compared with the farmers of the United States without. however, re1ecting adversely on the latter. In Germany the farms are largely owned and managed by wealthy, titled, and landed proprietors. whose operations extend over wide sections of territory. often embracing many thousands of acres, containing with in themselves villages for the homes of laborers shops and factories, dis tilleries mills, and refineries for con- verting as much as possible the raw products of the soil and forest into finished goods fit for consumption and use. Societies with semi-offi- cial authority exist throughout the empire, affiliated with various gov ernment bureaus and supported by strong corps of scientists and ex- perst. whose duties in part con sist in aiding to bring up to the very highest state of efficiency that particular line of agriculture econ omy and production to which their efforts may be directed. And such direction is systematic and to a great extent obligatory upon the part of those interested. The result in agri- cultural lines Is increased productive ness. The soil and its products are made to yield as freely and as much of value as scientific supervision can exact. So the influence of anything agricultural extends broadly and in wolves more people and people of wider intelligence than is ordinarily the case elsewhere. There is uni fication and concentration of in
 fuence, political and otherwise, growing out of this systematic or paternal advancement of agriculture which gives it prominence beyond any other in many respects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

tional law. Secretary Root has real, ized the importance of getting at the real sources of crime; for modern penology recognizes that 1t is use less to try to stop the flood of crime at the mouth of the stream. 1t is to be hoped that Congress will have the same broad viewpont of Secre- tary Root and grant the approprla- tion that will make the 1910 meet ing in this country success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

There is plenty of capital await ing good investments, but no over confidence in seeking its employ ment says Banker Clews. January disbursements are estimated at about s1SO,O0O.000, or practically the same as last year. Some decline was shown in dividends to he disbursed, but this vas offset 2y increased in terest payments, due chiefly to new hond issues by the railroads The railroad situation is gradually i'm proving. Earnings are beginning to make favorable comparisons with the panic period of last year, and in spite of idle cars. many of which no doubt should be in the scrap heap, the volume of traffic is almost up to that of 1907; so with better rates and economical operation the rail- road outlook for 1909 is quite sat isfact0ry. This las no doubt much 70 do with tho confidence wh'ch ;hc market leaders s.ill display ,"rcerr- ,rs their apecia,ties. Traders have regarded the recent decline with some satisfaction. as it tends U ei- courage activity The technical sit nation has stionably heen inn proved by recent developments, and the market shows an undertone which means renewed buying in case Of f'uther declines. In the last week of lhe year tlnrries in call money often temporarily unsett!e the stock market
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Railroad Time Table.
October 1, 1908. Going South.

FOR BRIDGEPORT AND NEW YORK - 6:e7. T:56, 9:l0, II 10 a. m; 2:45, 4:l0: 603 p. III. SUNDAYS, z :00, $40 q. m.; 105 5:05 ?. m. FOR ANSONIA AND NEW. HAVEN --6:2i, :5G $40, :10 a. n. (via Naugatuck Jcl: PAS, 4:l0, SOS, 7:5O P. m. SUNDAYS. 7;O0, $40 a. m.; l:05 50S r. Tn.
 Going North. FOR THOMASTON. TORRINGTON AND TWISTED - 6:42. s:27. 1858 O. h.; 3:55. FOO, s:56 p. Ill. SUNDAYS 9:4s a. m.; s:Or FOX W: %ArrRrowN-o:.7, s:s7. n:ls. a. m; 6:15, 7:05 p. m.
 Going East. FOR HARTFORD. SPRINGFIELD. WILL. DENCE, PUTNAM AND BOSTON ;10 s:s5 a. m.; 1915, 3:15 7;33 (to Hartford and springfield], p. m.
 Going West. FOR DANBURY-s:35 a. m 2:O1, 100 p. m. FOR POUGHkEEPSIE-s:3 a. m.; 2)1 3. m
 SUNDAY TRAINS. FOR BRISTOL-(Connecting with suburban trains)-+S:30. *l0:3o a. m; 2:2j *4:33, 6:3i pm.
 'Connecting for Springfield, Worcester. anl Boston.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MERIDEN AND MIDDLETOWN- l0;50 @. m., 5:l0 p. m. ". G. B1ERD C.C. COLBY Gen. Supt Asst Gen. Pass Agt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1908.
Dec. 26 In History.

l776-Battle of Trenton. 1S53--Great fire In New York and fa- nous clipper Great Republic de- stroyed. l905-Desperate fighting in the streets of Moscow between troops and striking revolutionistS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
HATS, CAPS and FURNISHINGS

Why not buy from stock where styles and quality is always in evidence. Our winter lines at present are teeming with fine values in sweaters caps gloves woolen hose, underwear etc, that you will be to appreciate. Plenty of pretty neckwear, suspehders armbands, mufflers links, scarpns etc. still left for after Xmas gifts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Settled at Last.

Beatrice wants to marry a man who will be at home most of the time" Why doesn't she marry a walking delegate? York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Dec. H In History.

15T1-Johann Kepler, famous astreno- mer, born; died 1880. 1S96-General John Meredith Reed, American diplomat, died; born 1897. 1S9s-The Dreyfus secret dossier con- municated to the court of cassa- tlon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:S6, rises 7:2o; moon sets 0:32 ?. m.
 It is becoming daily more evident that there will not be much legisla- tion beyond the appropriation bills during the present session of Con- gress, and that means that important legislation that has been recommend ed by the executive and approved in the republican platform, will be de ferred for at least year. The special session which IS to be called after the fourth of March, it is expected will confine it's attention strictly to tariff revision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

The Evening Democrat and the Cosmopolitan Magazine for 42 cents a month. All that is necessary is to pay your subscription in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Concerninq Jokes.

Mir. Joketon-My dear. can always take a joke. hope
 Mrs. Joketon-But you csn't get rid of them-PnCk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
PILES CURED IN 6 TO14 DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed ing of Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:35, rises 7:19; moon sets SIG p. m; moon at perigee, nearest the earth, hence appears unusually large
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

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 10 Stamps with l Tumbier Jelly 10c. 10 Stamps with Cans Iona TOma-
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 each NC.
 10 Stamps with cans Iona Peas.
 each 10c. 10 Stamps with bottle A. & p Olive
 Oil. 22
 10 Stamps with 1 bottle Queen Olives
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 Pearl TapiOca. Sc. 20 Stamps with F -lb packet A. X P.
 Blend Golden-Tipped India-CeyIon
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

The Great A. & P. Tea Co 29 East Main street Phone 2.O37
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Entered at he post Oftice Gt Waterbury. Conn
 as second class Matter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
Won Prizes at Fat Stock Show.

Dale & Wight. the we'll known breed
ers of Hereford cattle, of Hamilton
township, scored great victory at the
recent stock show in Chicago, and De-
catur county and Dale g. Wight can now
boast Of having the best three-year-old
Hereford bull in America. The judges
in the Hereford class were Robert ii.
Hazlett of Eldorado, Kas, j. e. Boog
Scott, of Coleman, Texas, and Thomas
Mortimer, of Madison, Neb. After
their decision had been made the
judges said that in tho class for Here
ford bulls three years old and over was
represented the greatest show of aged
Herefords that had ever been shown in
America.
In the class for Hereford bulls three
years old and over Dale & Wight were
awarded first premium on the bull, Pre-
ceptor, which also won first prize at
the Iowa State fair this year. The
second prize went to the bull, Imperial,
owned by John A. Govenlock, of Forest,
Ontario.
Dale & Wight also won third prize
with their young bull Frank in the
class for junior yearling Hereford bulls,
and this excellent young animal has
the making for great show bull.
1t was quite feather in the cap Of
Dale & Wight, as they were in competi-
tion with the best breeders Of Herefords
in the United States and Canada, and
Preceptor calves will command a ready
sale at fancy prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
WHY DO FLOURS DIFFER?
Old Baker Says Women are More
lnquisitive Than Formerly.

"a few years ago, "said Old Baker,"
you didn't hear anything about the diff
ference of wheats for breadmaking pur-
poses. At least you didn't hear it among
the big majority of tloar buyers. They
took what the grocer handed out to
them, and it was good flour or bad flour
accordingly as the baking came out.
"Now you'd besurprised to notice how
much the women know about the wheat,
and the qualities that make the best
-four. They can tell you where the
wheat is grown that makes their favor
lite -four. This is one result of the gen
eral education of the people in food
stutfs. 1t also explains such labels as
this" and the Old Baker whirIed bar
rel around showing label Zephyr
Flour, Kansas Hard Wheat"
"Of course, there's big difference in
wheats-just as there is in apples and
potatoes. This Kansas Hard Wheat is
especially rich in gluten-the essential
bread making part. 1t is what baker
would call the ideal bread wheat. You
can hardly fail to get good bread from
flour ground from this wheat.
4 Gluten takes up great deal of mois-
ture. The more moisture the flour will
absorb the more bread it will make. So
you gain not only in quality but in
weight. 1t pays to know these things,
as the women have found OUT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
A Postal Shower.

On Dec. 11th, Mrs. e. M. Sanger was
completely delighted with good wishes
and words Of cheer from many friends,
in the form Of postal shower. For
several days she had received greet
ings from friends in California, Kansas,
New York, Indiana and Des Moines, but
on Friday morning the downpour came,
giving her a very pleasant surprise,
from Leon and vicinity. This will be
remembered by her, as one of the very
pleasant birthdays granted her. These
fond greetings help to cheer the days
Of one who has long been confined to
her room.
Although Mrs. Sanger has completed
her seth year, she spends much of her
time in reading and writing. Physical
weakness however, bars her from an
swering all these kind friends but she
wishes them to know that she is cheer
ed beyond measure and that their kind
ness will never be forgotten.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
Will Have a Big Sale.

Mr.. Ernest Prang, who lives on the
old Cartwright farm northwest of Davis
City, has sold his 800 acre farm to S. II.
Covington, of Grand River, taking in
exchange the stock of general merchan-
disc at Skidmore, Mo-, owned by Gov
ington & Armstrong, which will invoice
in the neighborhood of $4,000. The
land was taken at $50 per acre and is
we'll worth it, for it is one Of the best
farms in Decatur county, and Mr.. Prang
has spent great deal of money in i'm
proving it. Mr.. Prang will have a big
closing out sale on Monday, Dec. 21st.
at which he will sell all of his stock,
farm implements and corn, grain, ETC.,
and at the sale will also sell the i'm
ported Percheron stallion sport Arthur"
AS Mr.. Prang will quit farming and
engage in business at Skidmore, Mo-,
everything which goes up will be sold
to the highest bidder. He has lots of
good horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, and
his farm implements are of the very
best. Farmers and stockmen should
attend this big sale, for they will have
an opportunity to buy things worth the
money. A complete list of the sale will
be found in Mr.. Prang's large sale ad-
gertisement in this issue Of The Re-
N fsssf. --,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
New Books at Leon Library.

'Jewel," by G. L. Burnham.
THE Quest Of John Chapman" by
Hills.
THE Practice OF Self Culture by
Hugo Black.
"The Greatest Thing in the World"
by Drummond.
"Famous Actors Of the Day. by L..
Strang.
Thanksgiving"
"Story of the American Flag"
"Four Famous American Writer'S" by
S. Cody.
-Four American Explorers by M. F.
Kingsley.
"Four American Inventors by f. M.
Perry.
"Four American Patriots" by A. H.
Barton.
"Four American Naval Heroes by M.
B. Besbe.
"Four Great Americans" by J. Bald
win.
Health and Happiness by Rev. S.
Follows.
Tho Children OF the Cold," by r.
Schwatka.
"stories New and Old American and
Euglish," by Mabie.
''The Witching Hour by A. Thomas.
Making the Mine" by A. 7. Dudley.
"The Revolt Of Anne Royle," by II. r.
Martin.
Santa Claus and All About Him." by
E, B. Smith,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
Bought Panama Bonds.

The Exchange National Bank, of Leon,
Iowa, was among the successful bidders
for the new United States thirty year 2
per cent Panama Canal bonds, which
were recently sold. Under the terms Of
sale sealed bids were made and the en-
tire thirty million dollar issue went to
the highest bidders. The Exchange
National Bank submitted two bids and
were successful in both, the average
price being a little over $l02.50 for
each 800 bond. AS these bonds are
exempt from taxation and are available
for circulation the bank feels they have
good bargain, although they draw but
2 per cent interest. Leading financiers
predict that these bonds will soon be
selling for $4,000, the price on them
today being quoted at $103.25, which
will be nice advance on the $4,000
worth which the bank purchased. How
ever they will keep the entire amount.
This will make the banks entire in
vestment in U. S. bonds about 49,, 900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Interesting Items of LEGAL Interest
Picked Up by The Reporter
During the Persent Week.
Want a Matron for Court House.

At the regular meeting of the FEEDER
ated Women's Clubs of Leon held at the
assembly rooms of the Leon library last
Thursday afternoon the ladies' took a
step which will meet the hearty APP
proyal of the general public. After
discussing the rest room at the court
house the ladies appointed special
committee to wait ON the board OF
supervisors at the January session and
induce them to employ q matron for the
ladies' rest room in the court house. II
the board will provide the matron the
ladies will undertake to furnish the
rest room and in order to raise the nee
essary funds they will on the second
Saturday in January have tag day and
every citizen Of Decatur county will be
expected to wear rest room tag and
donate something to the ladies to help
them in suitably furnishing the room.
There is no question but what there
should be a matron at the court house
to take care Of the rest room and pre-
vent fragrant abuses which some of the
younger people are now guilty Of
most excellent paper on "Our State
Institutions" by Miss Clare Lunbeck, of
Davenport, who is connected with the
State Beard of Control was read, and
we take pleasure in printing the paper
in full in part two Of this issue of The
Reporter, and it is most interesting and
we'll worth reading by every citizen of
Decatur county, for it contains much
valuable information in regard to our
state institutions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
is NOT ALL SUNSHINE
And Many of Those Who Drew
Claims in the Rosebud Drawing
Will Never File on Them.

Those who were fortunate enough to
draw claims in the recent drawing Of
the Rosebud Indian reservation lands
in Tripp county, South Dakota, are not
at all pleased with the prizes drawn
and upon visiting the country and view
ing the lands it is claimed that rot
more than half of the fortunate ones
will file on the lands and make an effort
to prove up on them.
The Gregory County News published
at Dallas, recentlysprinted the following
article on the views OF the would-be
homes leaders:
"Since the time Of the drawing there
have been perhaps 1000 of the so
called lucky ones visited Dallas for the
purpose of getting an insight into the
manner OF filing on government lands in
Tripp county and also to view the land.
To say that all were pleased with what
they saw would be stating an untruth and
this newspaper is determined to main
tain it's reputation for truth and verac-
ity.
The large percent Of our brethren
from the east have been disappointed
in what they saw and found. They
had no fault to find with the land, nor
the people nor the climate. But the
conditions have been different from
what they anticipated finding them.
The eastern newspapers have had much
to say Of the Rosebud and the beautiful
country which it's name would convey.
They came here full of hope and antici-
patton. Thinking they would find fine
farms with large red barns, white
houses, all fenced and stocked, and
equipped with machinery, and that
Uncle Sam had provided every comfort
for them.
The idea was rapidly dismissed when
they took their first trip over the re-
serve and travelled in an automobile for
many hours without seeing single
house or single person. For many miles
the lay of the land was the same, and
here and there you would SEQ the pass
ing of a coyote, a prairie dog or rattle
snake. The sameness for miles would
startle them. Then they would think
of their beautiful homes in the east; the
heated flat, the cozy cottages, surround
ed with his wife and babe. Then the
thought occurred to them that if they
moved to the Rosebud they would be
their own paymaster and that in order
to have check drawn on the bank
honored, it would take might and muscle,
grit and energy to dig the money from
the soil. And they leave discouraged
and disgusted, and the fortune they
have has bursted like bubble. They
return to Dallas, and the ones with a
weak heart, those who anticipated get
ting something for nothing are not very
oyerjoyed with their trip. They visit
different real estate offices, talk with
the locators and the information they
receive is sindefnite, so they believe
and they go home resolved not to re-
turn
Real estate men and locaters at Dallas
estimate the proportions Of the holders
of numbers below 1000 who will file on
their claims at 35 to so per cent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-17
May Become Mr.. Jamleson's Sec
retdrV.

Attorney j. W. Kridelbaugh, of this
city, has been offered the position as
private secretary to Congressman W..
ID. Jameson, when the latter goes to
Washington. This position carries with
it a salary of $500 per year but that
would not be the only recompense as it
would place young man in touch with
prominent men and public affairs, which
would certainly be schooling of more
than ordinary benefit. Mr.. Kridelbaugh
was secretary Of the congressional COM
mittee and is entitled to the recognition
in the amount of good work done. He
is considering the matter but is not
fully decided as to his course, but will
make up his mind later on. The Leader
hopes he will conclude to accept, as it is
not only an honor but lasting bene-
fit.-Chariton Leader.