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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-26
At Boston.

Boston, Sept 26.-Boston downed Chicago easily yesterday, the visitors errors again contributing largely to their defeat. McFarland's fielding was a feature. Attendance 2,912. Score:
 R.H.E. Boston 12OOO1 *-57 4 Chicago ....2 OOOO 900 0-2 s ; Batterfes-Young and Criger; Calla- han and Sugden.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-26

GA 7 TIA. Bears the The Kind You Have Always BOugtk Signature ss @N2Zzzx,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-26
At Baltimore.
At Washington.

Washington. Sept 26.-Two hits, a pass and Holiness costly error in the second inning gave Washington yes terday's game. Patten pitched a beau tiful game. Both teams ielded poorly.
 RHE. Washington @ 3 OOOOO O.s3 8 z Detroit Q Q % O co 1-2 , 4 Batteries-Patten and Grady; Miller and McAllister.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Effect of x Ravs ON Plants

Very interesting experiments have re-
Gently been made at Cornell University
by Prof. Atkinson on the effect of the
X rays on growing plants and seed
lings. SO much has been said Of the
injurious effect of these rays on the
human body when exposed to them for
Photographic purposes, that Prof. At
kinson was prepared to see his plants
seriously injured in the experiments;
but the results showed that even deli
cate seedlings, after an exposure to the
rays of many hours, were entirely un-
harmed. Sensitive plants like mimosa
exhibited the same Indifference. Among
the photographs showing the interior
structure of the plants were pictures
of seeds of hickory nuts, almonds and
peanuts taken through the unbroken
shells, and of peas and beans still in
closed within the pods.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
he gasned.
Politeness as a Fine Art.

A Vienna correspondent writes that
there is a law in Austria which makes
1t very serious offense to insult a pub
lie official, or even to offend his dignity
in any way. Public officials include all
railway employees from traffic director
to porter, policemen, tramway drivers
and conductors and municipal street
cleaners. Recently an electric tramcar
ran into an omnibus and overturned IT..
One of the omnibus passengers, Frau
Sidonie Lankh, wife of wellknown
doctor in Vienna, was badly cut and re-
ceived a severe shock to her nerves.
which prostrated her for weeks. After
the collision, in her alarm and pain, she
cried, referring to the driver of the cleo
trio car: "The wretched fellow! Why
couldn't he stop sooner" For this ex-
preston she was summoned and sem
fenced to fine of Fl lbs Sd "for insult
ing a public official"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
HISTORIC DIAMONDS.
Art of Polishing Diamonds Unknown
Up 20 the Fourteenth Century.

Upt the Fourteenth Century.
Pliny said that In gems might be per-
ceived all the majesty of nature united
In small space. Epltomes Of all that Is
most perfect, these flowers Of the rock
add TO splendor of form and color the
quality that most impresses the imag-
ination of finite man, durability, while
In virtue Of their rarity they become
most truly recious-attributes all pos
sessed in sovereign degree by the dla-
mond the Greek adamas, the "indom.
table" the marvellous stone which
nothing In nature, SO the ancients be-
lieved, could impress; which placed on
an anvil and struck with hammer, as
Martial and Lucretius record ian erron.
eous test, responsible for the loss Of
many fine stones, shlyered the iron
without being affected by the blow.
Plato described this gem as kind OF
kernel formed in gold, condensed from
the purest and noblest part Of the
metal, and priced more for its medical
and psychical virtues rather than for
its beauty; in fact, up to the fourteenth
century the art Of polishing the dia-
mond with its own dust had not been
discovered. His theories were sustain.
ed as late as the beginning of the fif-
teenth century by the alchemlst Car
dan, who believed that precious stones
were engendered by Juices distilled
from gold, silver and iron In the cavi-
ties of the rocks. and who asserted sol.
emnly that these masterpieces Of ma
ture. these quintescences of the pre-
cious metals, not only live, but also
suffer Illness, old age and death. This
conviction that even the impenetrable'
crystal of the diamond incloses its
atom Of the universal spirit, together
with ali the vague mystical notions
concerning the influence of gems, the
waning and rejuvenescence Of the
pearl, the opal, the turquoise, In accord
ance with the fortunes Of their human
owners, the prescriptions of the an.
Client pharmacOpeia which administer.
ed powders of topaz or of hyacinth for
the cure of hypOchondria or sleepless-
ness; the superstitions of astrological
mineralOgy, which assigned a stone to
each month and to each sign of the
zodiac; TheOphrastus division of gems
into male and female, and the theories
of Dioscorides, of Avlcenna, Of Al
bertus Magnus and of st. Thomas
Aqulnas-all these may be traced back
to their origin in that magnificent
treasury of jewels, that dwelling place
of mystery and witticlsm. India, whose
philosophers held the cardinal principle
that the souls of the errlng might be
imprisoned in the rock and serve out an
incarnation in gem.-LlppincOtts
Magazine.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
CHAPTER XXI

Mr.. Lincoln had failed. At the corners
Of the streets groups of men stood TO-
gether, talking over the matter, and as
cribing it, some to his carelessness some
TO his extreme good nature in indorsing
for anyone who asked, and others. the
knowing ones, winked slyly as they said.
they guessed he knew what he was
about-they'd known before OF such
things as failing rich" but the mouths
OF those last were stopped when they
heard that the household furniture. every
thing was given up for the benefit of his
creditors, and was to be sold at auction
during the coming week.
When the day of the auction arrived.
1t required the persuasion of both Mrs.
Campbell and Mary to keep Jenny from
going, she knew not whittier herself, but
anywhere to be near and take one more
look at the dear old furniture as 1t pass
ed into the hands of strangers At last
Mrs. Campbell promised that black Ezra.
who had accompanied her from Chicopee,
should go aud report faithfully all the
proceedings and then Jenny consented to
remain at home though all the day she
seemed restless and impatient wondering
how long before Uncle Ezra would re-
turn, and then weeping as in fancy she
saw article after article disposed of to
those who would know little how to
prize it.
About FIVE o'clock Uncle Ezra came
home, bringing note from Ida, saying
that the carriage would soon be round
for Mary and Jenny, both Of whom must
surely come, as there was a pleasant sur
prise awaiting them. While Mary was
reading this Jenny was eagerly question
ing Uncle Ezra with regard to the sale.
which he said went off uncommon WELL"
going chiefly he reekoned, TO a tall and
mighty good-lookin' chap, who kept bid
ding up and up, till he got 'em about
where they should be- Then he'd stop
for someone else to bid"
"Who was he?" asked Mary, coming
forward and joining Jenny.
Dun know. miss; never seen him
sfOre," said Uncle Ezra, but he's got
heaps of money, for when he paid for the
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
THE AUTO CRAZE.
Makers Profit by Lessons Learned from
the Bicycle Boom.

Makers Profit by Lessons Learned from
the Bicycle Boom.
THE best idea Of the advance of
automobile construction in America
today is gained not so much from the
fact that couple of years ago there
were barely one hundred automobiles
in the United States, while now there
are thousands, but rather from the
steady progress of new automobile in
ventlons and serviceable devices. The
whole country seems to have gone
automobile mad, declared an official OF
the United States Patent Office the 9th
er day, while cOnyersing with the
writer We have more patents filed
for automobile devices to-day than for
any other branch of invention, and still
they come pouring in The same might
be said Of the formation of new com.
panies for automobile construction
Scarcely a day passes that the news
papers do not record the incorporation
Of new automobile company. Barely
one year ago there were but ten recog
nized manufacturers of automobiles in
America, while now there are more
than three hundred. All the energy
that went into the great bicycle boom
of the last decade would appear to
have diverted itself into this new chan
nell Nor have the lessons of the bicycle
boom been lost. Little fear as there
need be at present of an overproduction
of automobiles, it is clearly recognized
that quick production must be one of
the essentials Of success Those max
ers who launched their automobiles
first now have the strongest grip on the
market. A case in point is one New
York firm that succeeded in turning out
some two thousand steam propelled
vehicles before its machines were real
ly perfected. What these early ma.
chimes lacked was rapidly supplement-
ed by the suggestions and criticisms
Of the purchasers themselves, so that
by the time other makers began to put
forth their new products this company
was able to exchange its defective ma
chimes for new automobiles of an i'm
proved pattern which could be trusted
to climb steep mountain ranges or to
win races abroad
"For another year-perhaps two or
three years-the manufacturers will be
able to keep their prices at the present
top notch, ranging from $500 to $4,000.
The automobilei is still the newest thing.
and as such appeals to moneyed people
who can afford to crafty their desire
for novelty. Princes and potentates are
among the most prominent automobol
lists abroad, while in this country the
best-known advocates of the new sport
are such multiamillionaires as William
X. Vanderbilt, George Gould. Clarence
H. Mackay and John Jacob Astor.
After the automobile has ceased to be
mere diversion for the wealthy. 1t
will behoove manufacturers to consider
the general public. Then prices must
drop, as they are dropping now in
France for all automobiles, with the
exception Of racing machines and ve-
hicles for show. w."-Ainslee's.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Missed a Chance.

Il am satisfied now that have made
professional blunder in your case"
the physician said, noting the symp-
toms of his patient.
"A blunder, Doctor? Don't 1 seem to
be improving fast enoughy'
You are improving too fast. Your
malady had begun to interest me ex-
ceedingly, and | wanted to see what it
would develop into if allowed to run.
but | stupidly gave you prescription
that has Knocked it entirely out of your
system. Chicago Tribune.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Interesting Smoking Statistics

Holland holds the first place in the
world as a nation Of smokers. Every
Dutchman consumes on an average 100
ounces a year. The Belgian comes a
good second with an annual consump-
tion of so ounces, followed closely by
Turkey with 20 ounces, and the United
States with 60 ounces. Germany,
France, Spain, and Italy tread closely
on their heels, while the United King
dom comes comparatively low on the
list with % ounces.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Mrs. smlth-Mrs. Thompson seems to
have got very proud lately. She doesn't
notice us.
Mrs. Brown-No, but haven't you
heard? They've painted the number
of their door and call their house "The
Laurels" now. That makes them su-
perior people.-Pick-Me-Up.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Trying TO Explain.

"Josiar," said Mrs. Corntossel. "what
is these negljay shirts see advertised
in the bargain salesf"
"Well, they amt quite so prim an
scratchy as a billed shlrt-that is to say,
regular hard-b'iled shirt. l reckon
a neglijay is what you might call a soft.
billed shirt. Washington Star.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
MnsennI DiacinIine.

Visitor-So you weigh 700 pounds;
doesn't It annoy you to have people
comment on your size?
Fat Man-Oh, no; If wasn't worried
to death with foOs questions maybe I'd
weigh 1000 pounds.-Chicago Record
Hernld.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Callow YOuth-I-aw-hay a deslah
to-aw-go on the stage, doncher know.
Cawn't you--1w-make a place foh mel
Theatrical Masager Sorry | can't
oblige you, old man, but I'm afraid our
scenery Is too heavy for you TO handle.
-Pittsburg nlcle-Telesraph
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Mnrmons in MeXicn-

The laws of Mexico provide that
Mormon who wishes TO take a second
wife must present a certificate, signed
by his first helpmeet, to the effect that
she is willing, and he must also have
the express consent Of the second wife
and her parents.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
The Main Thing.

Ascum-Now that your new house Is
finished, is It entirely satisfactory?
Rchman-l believe It Is.
Ascum-I was told you didn't like IL.
Richman-I don't, but the architect
says he's quite satisfied with it.-Phlla-
delphla Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Stranger (glancing up from the paper
They've had another big fire in Bos
ton, see.
Old Lady (waltlng for a train)-Well,
l don't wonder. | s'pose by the time
the firemen can find their way TO the
place the building is burned down
New York Weekly.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Shocking Idea.

Philadelphian-Do you mean to say
you eat snallsl @
New Yorker Certainly. They are a
great dellcacy. Don't your
observation-disclosures no! 1t would
seem like cannibalism!-Ch Chicago Trib-
une.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

81 may be poor now," said the gray
haired man, "but was wealthy once"
"Yes?" said the visitor sympatheti-
cally.
"Yes, l was wealthy once" the gray
haired man repeated. Il have seen re-
ceipted plumbers bills in that pigeon
hole above my desk. ."-Somerville Jour
nal,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

The Landlady-You said when you
engaged these rooms a week ago that
your habits were very regular, and
you've come home at in the morning
ever since
The Young Man Lodger-Well isn't
that regular Pick Me-Up. -
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Il understand that friend of yours
has resigned"
Yes" answered the man with a
broad-brimmed hat, "and it means
good deal, too. When a man In this
part of the country resigns it shows he
feels dead sure of his ability to hold
onto office indefinitely'-Washington
Star.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
His Amended ComnIaint.

A man wearing bandage across one
eye called at solicitors office and de-
cared that he must have divorce
from his spouse. By way of cause he
complained that his wife made a prac-
tice of throwing things at the dog.
you cau't get a divorce for that" ex-
planned the solicitor.
"The worst of it is" complained the
husband, every time she throws at the
dog she hits me. "-Leslie's Weekly.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
A Misunderstanding

Henry" said Mrs. Oldham, this is
May Summers gals intended"
"Ah!' exclaimed the old gentleman.
"Glad to know We, Mr.. Legion"
Brown is my name, sir"
"Ye don't say? Why, she told me her
beaus name was Legion.-Philadel
phia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Her Alarm.

Amateur Gardener (o goat-fancying
neighbor)-Hi, madam One OF sour
eonfounded pets has got into my gar
den and eaten my bedding-plants!
Neighbor-G Good gracious / trust they
are not poisonous Punch.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Resnonalhle for the Charee.

Wlllle-Pa, teacher told us to be pre-
pared tomorrow to tell what meter the
"Charge Of the Light Brigade is In
/ Pa-Thats easy. Gas-meter, of
course. Philadelphia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Towne-Poor Subbubs IS laid up. He
volunteered to open a ear window for
a lady and
Brown-Ah! Burst blood vessel,
suppose.
Towne-Worse than that The thing
went up so easy that he pitched head
long through the window. Philadel-
phia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
4 chi Down for Mr. NJ

Mr.. Meek-T should certainly have
some say as TO whom my daughter
weds
Mrs. Meek-Not at all Let her alone,
and she'll marry some old fool just like
her mother did-Baltimore World.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

She-NO, can never marry you. All
our family Is opposed to you.
He-But II you are not
She-I said all our famlly.-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
iNGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelets that Are Supposed
TO Have Been Recently Born-sayinRs
and Doings that Are Old, Curious and
Laughable-The Weeks Humor.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
d. 'fieicncy AbnndantIy Supplied.

ID ficlcucy Abundantiy Supplied.
Blnkerton-W What is that place that
Prof. Nagleschmitz is playing?
Pilgarlc- c-That? oh, that's one Of the
Songs Without Words"
Binkerton-W Well, the audience seems
to be doing their level best to supply
the deficiency.-Harlem Life.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

"Oh, you cruel boy, to take those eggs
out of the nest! Think of the poor
mother bird when she comes
"The mother birds dead miss"
How do you know thatf"
81 see it in your hat"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Guest (angrlly)-Why didn't you wake
me at 54212? Now I've missed my
train,
Hotel Clerk-I'm sorry; If you hadn't
missed your calling you would not have
missed your train, would you!-Ohio
State Journal.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
FIaying Him.

Tommy-Pop, who was Ananias?
Tommy's Pop-Ananias, my son, was
the maR who first conceived the sum
mer resort Philadelphia Rec
ord
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

The women are wearing a white
glove now that looks exactly like the
gloves men wear when they act as pail
bearers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
A Sure Result.

Say, old chap. Coffup and have
bet we wish you'd decide for u.s."
mo, thanks"
"Why, why not? We're both friends
of yours"
Exactly. So what's the use Of my
making an enemy of one Of your
Life.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Professor of Anatomy-Thls subject,
in addition to having his jugular vein
severed, was shot twice through the
heart, in consequence of which he died.
Now what would you do In a case like
this?
Student-I'd die, too.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Conscience is something that makes
a guilty man tremble every time it
thunders.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
te love letters are liars y
So Unreasonable.

"NIen in love are such unreasonable
creatures"
Its always been so.'
There's young Dudeleigh, for in
stance. When he lost his heart he went
looking for it in a dark parlor without
a light. Philadelphia Times.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
course. l

Inc BOa-o say, get Oh 10 my VUT'VS'
The Traveller (as he empties his revol'
ver)-Good! But how do you like my
inshOots?
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Rich widows are the only desirable
second hand articles on the market
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
ALARMING THE YOUNG MAN.
How the Young Woman's Mother
Cinched the Case Early.


1t was the second time that the hero
Of the story had accompanied the young
lady home She asked him if he would
not come in. He said he would.
She was hardly gone before her moth
er came in, smiled sweetly, and, drop
ping down beside the young man, said:
81 always did say that If a poor but
respectable young man fell in love with
our Sarah, he should have my consent"
The young man started with alarm
"She has acknowledged to me that
she loves you" continued the mother,
"and whatever is for her happiness is
for mine"
IL haven't" stammered the
young man.
"Oh, never mind; make no apology.
l know you haven't much money, but,
Of course you'll live in my ehouse."
81 had no idea Of" lie began.
81 know you hadn't, but it's all right"
continued Sarahs mamma, reassuring.
ly. with your wages and what the
boarders will bring in we shall get
along as comfortably as possible"
The young mans eyes stood ont like
hatpegs. and he rose up and tried to
say something.
"Neyer mind about thanks" she
cried; 81 don't believe in long court
ships. The Goth of May is my birth
day, and it would be nice for you 70 be
married on that day"
-but-but---" he gasped
"There, there don't expect any
reply" she laughed. "I'll try and be a
model mother-in-law. believe I'm
good tempered and kind-hearted, though
did once follow young man couple
Of hundred miles with brOomstick for
agreeing to marry my daughter and
then backing out of the engagement"
She patted him on the head and sailed
out.
And now the young man wants ad
vice. He wants to know whether he
had better get in the way of locomo-
tive or jump off the nearest bridge
Tit-Bits.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

The weigh of the transgressor is in.
yariably light.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Mistress of the Heuse-It's no use for
a big, strong. healthy man like you
asking me for cold vlctuals or any other
kind of vietuals. You won't get any
thing.
Ruffon Wratts-I don't know. ma'am,
but you might feel like feedin' me up
a little an conslderin' 1t a contribution
for the benefit of the heather.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Sour Grapes.

What do you think of The Love Let.
ters of a Liar?" %
TOO indefinite"
What do You mean?p
"All who write love letters are Iiars.'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

Willie-Well you said If was good
ia go to the circus. Now, | want to
know who's lynn, you or her?-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02
Something Wrong.
Pa Well

Willle-Say, pa, my Sunday school
teacher says If I'm good I'll go to
heaven.
Pa-Well?
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-08-02

,I+v. Riparia sNAKE RIVER Lv.Lewiston
S5;S5 AM Ripsria to Lewiston Gam.
daily daily
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-09
New Officers.

The Colorado State Editorial associ-
alton in annual session at the st. James
hotel, in Denver, elected the following
officers for the year: President, l. N.
Bunting OF the Grand Junction Sentinel;
second vice president, j I. Lawless OF
the Lamar Sparks; secretary, Halsey M.
Rhodes of the Denver World; cores
ponding secretary, w. E. Pabor OF Dem
YER; treasurer, Frank D. Goodale of the
Trinidad Sentinel; executive committee,
J. S. Temple, w. l.. Thorndyke OF the
Loveland Reporter; FL. l.. Holmes Of the
Glenwood Springs Avalanche; legislative
committee, Howard Russell Of the Fort
Collins Express; Howard Lee Of the
Grand Junction Sentinel and Messrs.
Lawless and Temple.
The daily sentinel., 1901-01-09

John N. Baptie, of Bayonne,
New York, returned few days
ago from the Klondike country
with $4,000 in gold mug gets and
deeds to valuable claims on Mon
tana creek. In FEBRUARY, 1898.
Mr.. Baptie lyft his native home for
the frozen north. He was sound
in body and limb and was filled
with enthusiasm over the fortune
he expected to make in that new
Ell Dorado. The fortune he Sc
cured, it is true, but he left both of
his feet in exchange. One day
while prospecting along Granite
Creek he stepped through the ice
into the chilly water. Before he
could reach the nearest cabin, two
miles away, both feet we're SO badly
frozen that amputation was neces-
sary. Men will risk their all for
filthy lucre.