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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

of no special use to him, but he is never allowed to forget that he possesses them, as his comrades, for an obvious reason, have nicknamed him ''Twen- ty-four."
 Dr. Capitan, well-known ethnolo- gist, writing on this subject, says: ''There are two forms of this singular phenomenon, the true and the hybrid. Tn the true form, as seen in the case of the marquis servant, the supernumer- ary fingers and toes are complete ad- ditional members, the fingers being usually placed beside the thumbs and the, toes beside the great toes. In the hybrid form, on the other hand, the additional fingers and toes are merely a result of the division which has taken place in the regular members.
 ..The thumb is the part usually af- fected. and it may be divided at the first joint, though, the division gener- ally starts at the base. All the other fingers may be divided in a similar manner; indeed; ,;as many as Is fingers have been found on one hand. Atavism is evidently the cause, but one would have to travel very far back in order to discover the origin of such fingers and toes."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

far and the cartridge, instead of go- ing into the water, fell on a sandbar in the center of the stream. In Q moment there was a splash in the water. One of Col. Morgan's neigh bors shrieked in alarm: like, Ike, there goes that $1OO retriever dog of your'n and he's a-going to retrieve thet ther ole cartridge"
 Col Morgan rushed down to the edge of the river and besought his faithful dog to return. But the re- triever was retriever that retrieved. He knew his business. He swam as hard as he could for the sandbar, and in spite of the frantic calls of the colonel and the citizens of Tulli- yer grabbed up the cartridge and swam back to lay it at his masters feet.
 Drop thet cartridge, yo' heah me, ; shrieked the colonel Drop thct, Majah, yo' wuthless fool dawg; drop thet yer cartridge"
 But the retriever only interpreted the colonel's impassioned language to mean that he was to hurry back with that peculiar sputtering bird he car- ried in his mouth, and he only swam the harder.
 ''Drop, yo' fool dawg," shrieked the colonel. Drop thet cartridge. Keep away, yo' heah me-"
 But the dog did not hear. At any rate he swam straight for the colonel. The travelling men turned and fled in wild dismay, followed by the citizens of Tulliver. The dog sprang out on to the bank and made for his master. Col. Morgan turned and ran with all the speed that Q 250-pound man unused to running can muster. He went pufiing up the hill like a locomotive, with his dog close at his heels.
 "Drop it," yelled the colonel. Drop it, sah; keep away; drop it; keep away; drop it, sah."
 The colonel came to rail fence and went over it in manner that would have delighted professional athlete. The dog gathered himself for spring, and just then the car fridge exploded. Pieces of that dog were picked up for a half mile around.
 "He was a good dawg,' said Col. Morgan, sadly, .'but he cud'nt dis criminate between burd and ca'- fridge, sah, and it cost him his life. An he cost hundred dollars, and there wasn't his beat in the country. Am if any fool man tells me any noah new ways to catch fish, sah, am a-goiH ter kill him; yes, sah, kill him where he stands, sah."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
AMERICANS oUTwIT RUSSIANS
Compel Manufacturers There to Come to America for Plans and
 Drawings for Pumps.
New illustrations of the determina-

New illustrations of the determina. -tion of the Russian government to prevent the use of foreign made goods in any public works come to light almost daily. The newspapers of St. Petersburg this week print circulars from the min ister of railways and the minister of education, directing attention to or ders from the finance ministry against the use of foreign railway materials and educational supplies. When the required articles cannot be had in Rus sia the higher authorities must be con- suited before an order can be given to a foreign manufacturer or an inn porter.
 Another instance is furnished by the decision to complete the naphtha pipe line from BalSu to Batopm. 1t ends now in the mountains. When the first section was built it was desired to use Russian pumps, but it was found that no Russian concern could turn out the article needed. The order was there upon, by special ulase of the emperor, given to an American house. The price was cut down pretty low on the ground, IL IS Salu, lHdt tue SetlnC COhA- pany would naturally get the order for the second section and that, having models and drawings all ready, the ex- pense to it of making the additional pumps would be considerably less ened. The American company is not accustomed to depend on promises. and took the precaution to build pumps of unique design for. this pipe line and to patent its plans and pro tect its models. It is now about to. reap the reward of it's foresight. The order has gone forth that none but Russian materials are to be used. In-s vitations to bid for pumps were sent to none but Russian houses.a However, as the pumps must match those now used, the successful bidder has had to come to the Americans and 5 make terms for the use of their plans and drawings
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
An Incident of Capt. Hobson's
 Stay at Madison, Wis.
nsroenary NewsPaper Correapond- ents Pat Up an Osculatory Job on Him, But the Scheme Failed
 DismnIly.

Capt. Richmond Pearson Hohson. of MerriInac fame, came near being kissed as of old when he delivered an address at the Monona Lake assem- bly,, near Madison, Wis, on the clos ing day. August ?.
 This year Capt. Hobson was se- cured for lecture. As a result the Milwaukee papers ordered several hundred words and some few of the Chicago papers asked for 15O. This was far and out ahead of the usual run of affairs, but still the. corre- spondents grumbled.
 Capt Hobson was to speak on Fri day afternoon. Early that morning several ambitious correspondents got together and matched a little plan, which was nothing more nor less than to have the warrior who had succumbed to osculatory attacks so many times kissed again. If this scheme could be arranged and skill fully carried out it meant a cozy lit tie check for each of the several pro- moters.
 At the lone summer theatef in Madison was a girl that week with a pretty face and undauntable nerve. To her the plan was unfolded. and the conspirators were informed that Miss Bonnie Maie was billed to kiss Capt Richmond P. Hobson at the Monona Lake assembly that after noon Each correspondent saw an imaginary R. s. V. P. on the direc- tions from his paper. and smiled in glib anticipation
 Permission to sit on the platform was secured from Secretary James F. Hoseley. and in the afternoon Bon nie Aaie and friend were escorted across the lake by one of the news paper men. On the boat the young lady occupied her time rehearsing .
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Right and Left Cigars.

It is not always because cigar is badly made that the wrapper culs up and works off. It is often because a right handed man is smoking left handed cigar, As'left-handed cigar" is one rolled by the maker's.left hand, for all cigar makers must be ambidex- trous. A piece of tobacco for the wrap per is cut on the bias and is rolled from left to right on the filler. The other piece, for reasons of economy, is then used, and must be rolled the opposite way by tne operators other hand. Hence a smoker who holds his cigar in his right hand sometimes twisting it about rubs the wrapper the wrong way and 1oosens it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Pearls south of Panama.

News that the Colombian govern ment has decided to lease the right to fish for pearls in the waters around the Pearl islands south or Panama re- calls the good luck of native boy in those waters two years ago. The lad was diving in shallow water for sport when he found pearl, which he sold to local dealer for $1,760-
 small fortune to the boy. The deal CT sold the same pearl in Panama for $4,40o It is now in Paris, and an of- fer of s6,ooo has been refused for it. --Cn1cago Chronicle. s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26


 little piece, which ran something like this:
 ..Is this Capt. Hobson? I have never seen you before, Capt. Hobson, but have heard lots about you. Is it too late for me to kiss a war hero?"
 The last question was superfuous. It was to be answered while the charming young lady was performing the deed for wfNch she begged.
 Everything worked like a charm. Bonnie Maie and her friend were seated on the platform just before the great Hobson began to speak. For a full hour and half the cap tain thundersd out his plea for a larger navy.
 Finally, with last mighty burst of patriotism about the American flag floating as a symbol of free in- stitutions wherever our navy chanced to be, he bowed his thanks and stepped back. Hardly had he done so before a little bunch of white fem ininity rushed across the platform, and a moment later the astonished Capt. Hobson looked down at a pair of pleading blue eyes and two red lips of tempting sweetness.
 Just at this point opinions of what took place differ. The audience, says the Chicago Tribune, composed large ly of preachers and their families, saw charming young lady whom they did not know rush across to the speaker. look up at him and apparent ly ask him some question. He smiled, said something, and waited. The lit- de miss asked another question, and the big six-foot hero drowned just a fri1e, hesitated, and finally shook hands cordially. Those who watched from the front idly wondered what che conversation was about, but be- yond that they hazarded no guess as to the incident.
 The newspaper men were on the qui vive when Bonnie Maie greeted the speaker. They saw what the rest of the audience did, but interpreted it far differently. When Capt. Hob son merely shook hands they Rroaned inwardly and waited for Miss Bonnie to explain.
 ..I didn't get time to ask him to kiss me-" she said. "Just after told him had never met him before, but had heard 1ots about him, he took my hand and shook it. Then they called him to go forward and ac- knowledge the cheers, and he left me there alone while the people crowded around him."
 Then the newspaper men, with commendable imagination, wired lit- tls accounts to their papers of how Bonnie Maie, vaudeville actress, had asked Capt. Hobson to allow her to t1ss him, and how he had sidestepped and avoided the rush.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
MORE THAN HIS SHARE.
Young Freachman with 24 Fsnsers and Toes Is Attracting the Att
 tentfon of Scientists.

Men with one extra finger or toe may sometimes be seen, but very rare ly does one hear of or see person with 24 fingers and toes. Consequently a servant of Marquis de Balincourt who is thus equipped is at present ex- citing much interest among Euro pean scientists.
 He Is young man and on each hand he has six well developed fingers, while on each foot he has an equal number of well developed toes. It is not known whether he inherited this anomaly, but the assumption is that he did. His supernumerary members are
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

A bale heavy Union crash, 41sc, from Sc.
 25 pieces of Bates's heavy turkey red table damask. 25c, from 5Oc-
 20 pieces handsome patterns turkey red table damask, 21c, from 29c.
 100 dozen ladies' fine cotton drop stitch hose, black and tan assorted, 121ac, from 25c. 100 dozen ladies' fine drop stitch lisle hose, all colors and black, 19c, from 5Oc.
 100 dozen Turkish wash face cloths, for 5c, from 5c each.
 1SO dozen handsome fringed nap kins, r4c each, from 7c.
 1000 yards fine India linen, 614c yd, from 15c.
 Three cases ladies' fine maco yarn vests, silk trimmed, He, from 25c.
 50 dozen ladies' fine lawn aprons, 23c, from 39c; 25c from soc.
 9 dozen ladies' fine mercerized ruff fled petticoats, best makes, 98c, from $1.5O.
 50 dozen ladies' fine sateen shirt waists, 49c. from $1.OO.
 100 pieces valenciennes butter lace, 15c piece, from 50c
 POO pieces of fine lace insertion, 10c and 15c, from 25c.
 50 pieces of white figured cambric, plaids and checks and stripes, 614c, from 10c.
 Ten gross ladies' fine garter elas- tics, 10c, from 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Wants Relics of Laf.xette

J. Pierpont Morgan has deposited a check for 100000 francs at the Unit ed States embassy at Paris to be paid over to any man who delivers there two relics of Lafayette. One of these is a sword, believed to be the long one chiefly worn by him when in the United States. The other is gold cup. Both were pawned in London many years ago by some needy rela- tive of the general. The chie1 diff culty now is to have them conclusive 1v Identified
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Restrictea fn s,nokinr cara

Comfort in railway trave,ing is the chief consideration of M. Pierre Bandin, the commissioner of puLlic works. Orders have just been given by him to the various railways to label a certain, number of cars in each train defense de fumer." This is only the preliminary step to a rigorous enforcement of the regula- tion against smoking except in apart ments specially reserved for the wor- shipers of nicotine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute in 1879, he entered the coaljand iron busi- ness in Springfield, becoming the prac- tical head of the Springfield Iron com pany. He also was for time vice pres ident of the Ridgely national bank. In Chicago his winter home is at the Vir- ginia hotel and his sumhfer residence at Highland Park.
 The fact that Senator Cullom, MT. Ridgely's father-in-law, has recently returned from visit to the president at Canton gives additional significance to the RideelY boom.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
TO Nnture.

Thou art friend that ever bides with me, Steadfaat as sun to day or moon tonight, Or as the stars which shed revealing liRht Der dusky meadow and mysterious sea. Many wire lessons have learnt of thee: The winds have been my teachers, and
 the flowers,
 showers,
 And white clouds sailing tranQuilly Above my head, cross Heavens radiant
 face. F4aI O joy tp know thy ministering servants
 move ..f8 t- Tn my behoof on tirelsss steps of lovel Heart-digeord now to calm has given place. would be true to thee. my heart to
 thine
 The fsshly-uman to the Strong Divine. William cowan. In Chambers Journal
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

Flne Hamburg embroidery at about naif the price of the cloth.
 At 4c yard, from 1Oc.
 At Sc, yard, from 15c and 200.
 At 1211ac yard, from 25c.
 At 15c yard, from BOG.
 At 19c. yard. from 35c.
 25 dozen handsome pillow covers. Sc from 39c.
 46 dozen splendid 50 cent ventilating corsets, price cut in two; 25c pair to take them. gross hooR>on hose supporters, 19c, gross shell halrpins, large and l9c. 1'-- 70 gross fine leather purses and cnatelalne cn'a bags, 19c, 23c, 33c, 49c and ose: t; Just half cost of these useful ar oO dozen genuine F. P. ventilating corsets, soc, from $1.
 70 dozen ladies' fine night robes. 45c, fro . S9c. from S1.OO. ' 50c.
 30 dozen ladies' silk and lace collars, l9c, from $15O
 70 dozen ladies' silk and satin sieeves to wear with short sleeve dresses, 19c, from $1.25.
 A bale heavy, wide linen crash, 5@, from 1Oc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
spfderss Threads.

The body of every spider contains four little masses. pierced with a null titude of holes (imperceptible to the naked eye), each hole permitting the passage of single thread. All the threads, to the amount of 1000 to each mass, join together when they come out and make the single thread with which the spider spins it's web, so that what we call spiders thread consists of more than 4.oo0 threads united: :: NatsEs:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
ns.troyine a Famous rower.

The famous Tower of Remem- branee,s which was erected at Grave 1otfe by the Germans in 1898. at a cost of more than $2oo, 900. has been blown up by the military engineers. 0rieina1ly intended as a post of ob- zerration over the neigh boring coun- trr. it was afterward found that the existence of such watch tower was f4compatibl with the safety of the 1e@ fort outside Metz, WHich it com rletzly dom;n1ted.-N. r. World.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
POPULATION OF CANADA.
Census Bulletin Just Issued Gives IL as 5,33S, ,SS3, nn Increase of
 505, 5,644 Since 1891.

The first official bulletin of the census bureau of Canada was issued the other day. The population of tSe dominion is given at 5,33s,s83, an in- crease of 505,644 over the census of 1891. The population of the provinces is as follows: s.s.s...
 British Columbia, 190, 1000; Manitoba. 246, ASA; New Brunswick, S31 ,093; Nova Scotia, 459,116; Ontario, 2,167,978; Prince Edward Island, 1O3,25s; Que bee, 1,620,974; territories, 145,0O0; un- organized territories, 75,0O0.
 The population of the cities of Canada is as follows:
 Montreal, 266,s ,s26; Toronto, 7,s71; Quebec, 6c,s34; Ottawa, 59.9O2; Ham, ilton, 52,55O; Winnipeg, 42,336; Hali- fax, 40,7S7; St. John, 40,711; London, 37,9s3; Victoria, 2O,s21; Kingston, 1S,- 043; Vancouver, 26,196; Brantford, 16,- 651; Hull, 1S,9ss; Charlottetown, 12,- oso; Valley Field, 11,o55; shefbfobke, 11,765; Sydney, 9,9Os; Moncton, s9,026; Calgary, ,142; Brando&. 6,73s.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

A case heavy huck towels, 4c each, from Sc.
 A case fine yard wide percales, all new patterns, Sc yard, from 121kc.
 50 dozen handsome new pillow shams and bureau scarfs. 25c, from soc.
 50 pieces fine lace allovers. 25c, from soc; 29c, from 58c; 35c. from roc; 45c. from $1.
 Acase fine white cambric muslin, Sc, from 15c.
 A case fine wide printed lawns, love- ly patterns, SC, from 15c.
 POO dozen mems fine imported fam cy cotton hose, usual price 50c tosT5c, at 19c pair or $1.15 by the box of one-half dozen.
 Ladies' Iecru jersey vests. shell trimmed and taped, for 25c, from 10c.
 Ladies' extra size jersey shaped vests, taped, He, from 19c.
 Ladies' white jersey shaped vests, high and low neck, also drawers, 19c, from 25c.
 POO dozen ladies' fancy seamless hose, also black and tan, also black with white feet. Sc pair, from 15c.
 100 dozen children's black ribbed seamless hose, Sc pair, from 121ac, ! pairs for 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Mosquito serum Prevents Malaria.i

]
 Prof. Crassi is reported as having completed a series of experiments, lasting 40 days, near Ostia, where he, inoculated more than 800 persons with a mosquito serum. He made each per son apparently immune to malaria in district where that disease attacks many persons. Prof. Crassi's name has been prominently associated of late with the theory that malaria is caused by mosquito bites.
 Dr.A. H. Doty, when asked at Tomp- kinsville, N. Y, to express an opinion on this report, said: "A great many such theories have been presented from time to time, but few have proved to be successful.
 ''The anti-toxin serum for diphthe- ria is, of course, notable exception. So far. I have yet to know of an eff fective yellow fever serum, and as for pr. Crassi's reported mosquito serum for malaria I know too few of the facts to make any prediction.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
WATERBURY FIRE AnARAr.

WATERBURY FIRE AnARNr.
 4--Cor South Main ana orand stA
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P).
 6--Cor Bridge and Magill sts-
 7--Exchange Place.
 f2-Rogers Ss Bro. (P).
 B Cor East Main and Niagara st& 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 15--Cor High and Walnut lsts.
 l6--Cor East Main and Cherry sts-
 17--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21--Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23--Burton Street engine house. 24--Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (Py 25--Cor North Main and North sts. 06--COr Buckingham and Cooke sta. 27--Cor Grove x Prospect Sts.
 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 29--Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sts. S1--Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 R2--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. e4--Cor West Main and Watertown rd s5--Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co. car ,eLWaterbury nSuue. m < Brass co. tP,. 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 88-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay stA 42-New England Watch Go. lP). IE-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Co. (Py A6-Waterbury Buckle Go. (P)..
 z7-Cor s. Main and Washinton sts- 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 62-Cor Franklin and Cnion sts. 63-Wafb'y Clock Co. care ract'y (Pl 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 67-No Hose House. 5S.-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sE. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sta
 73-North Willow street. 74-Cor Johnson ana Waterville st& 160-Cor East Main and Welton sts. o12-The >Platt Bros & Go. (P). Buckle Go. (P). Clock Co. mvt fact'y (p). 016-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 061-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-GrOve, bet. Central x Holmes ava- Ri1-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. PA S1o-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. & Cloves. lp) p14-Plume and Atwood (Pl. R15-American Ring Co (P). a1f;-Electric Light Station (P). R1e-Holmes. Booth x Haydens (P)s 9o1-No 4 Hose House. s23-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter stA 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 2o5-Cor .Simons st and Wash'g'n ave- S71-City Lumber and Coal Co (Pl. 41o-Tracy Bros (P). 432-Cor Liberty and South Main Sts. A51. 1.-Steele &S Johnson Mfg Co (Pk E82-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
won,t nin for Cola.

Of the worlds five great gold pro ducing territories Russia alone re- mains unprogressive. Her gold odt- put is now practically the same as it was 20 years ago. -Chieago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
mmofm ms,.na

Dusty Dan-Hi, git off the tracki Here comes de t'roo freight
 Layaround Lucas (sieepily) )--Wuzn't fer gittin' my clos tore I'd Lay atill.-- Ohio State Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
EoR REHE

One family house of eight rooms. with large lot, on Burton street. $22. If you want well drilled, or your old one has gone dry and you want it deepened. we can do 1t for you, and do 1t right.
 w. P. J-ARRET
 104 BANK ST.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
he urnbull Co.
.4o-53 Soufh Main Street.

Remember, business is Reliable Dry Goods at Less Prices n Another Dollar turned into CAoH
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

Just received, a fine line of plaid back goods for walking skirts and tai Tor made suits. Order your fall gar ments now; escape the push and esavea money. Look for large wind low swith.l sign over it. ei62-64 SO. MAIN sST.le a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-12
Old as the Pyramids

And as little changed by the
ages, is Scrofula, than which
no disease, save Consumption,
is responsible for a larger
mortality, and Consumption
is its outgrowth.
1t affects the glands, the
mucous membranes, tissues
and bones; causes punches in
the neck, catarrhal troubles,
ricketts,, inhamed eyelids, sore
ears, cutaneous eruptions, etc.
IT suffered from scrofula, the disease af-
fecting the glands Of my neck, did every
thing l was told TO DO to eradicate II, but
without success. then began taking
Hoods sarsaparilla, and the swelling in my
neck entirely disappeared and my skin re-
sumed smooth, healthy appearance, The
cure was complete" Miss ANITA MITCHELL,
BIO Scott st.. covington, KY.
my daughter was almost blind with
srFotula had derived so much benefit
from Hoods sarsaparllla that / gave her
this medicine and now her eyes are sound
and she Is In good health Hoods cured
me OF nervousness and debility, and saved
my life" oalE KooscE Cayce. KY,